Filter cartridge assembly with brine seal and retaining ring
US6830683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/4015
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filter cartridge assembly intended for replaceable installation in a demountable cartridge housing includes in one embodiment, a retaining ring that is attached to the product water tube of the filter cartridge, is inserted with the cartridge into the housing, and is locked to the housing such that, upon subsequent removal of the housing to change the cartridge, the cartridge will be forced from sealing engagement with the end cap header and caused to remain in the housing until the housing has been removed. The integral retaining ring and cartridge are then simply unlocked and removed from the housing for replacement. Brine ring embodiments that are welded to the housing or attached to the housing with a snap-in connection are also disclosed.
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