Filter module with flow control
US7517386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2140/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filter module and method for facilitating rapid flow setting and/or cost-effective balancing of airflow through a plurality of filters is provided. In one embodiment, the filter module includes at least one port configured to provide a metric indicative of flow through the housing assembly. In various other embodiments, at least one port is utilized for sensing differential pressure across a flow restrictor, such as a damper assembly and/or a diffuser plate of the housing assembly, an orifice plate disposed in a collar or ductwork coupled to collar, and the like. In another aspect of the invention, a method for replacing an air filter is provided that includes the steps of replacing an air filter disposed in a filter housing assembly, and setting a damper position using a damper position indicator to return air flow through the filter to a predetermined rate.
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