Continuous air monitor filter changeout apparatus
US7399337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D46/46
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and corresponding method for automatically changing out a filter cartridge in a continuous air monitor. The apparatus includes: a first container sized to hold filter cartridge replacements; a second container sized to hold used filter cartridges; a transport insert connectively attached to the first and second containers; a shuttle block, sized to hold the filter cartridges that is located within the transport insert; a transport driver mechanism means used to supply a motive force to move the shuttle block within the transport insert; and, a control means for operating the transport driver mechanism.
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