Air cleaner arrangements; components; and, methods

US8545588B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Donaldson Company, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Douglas Iddings · Waconia, US
• Daniel E. Adamek · Bloomington, US
• Thomas Miller · Eagan, US
• James R. Scott · Chanhassen, US
• Johan DeWitt · Hamme-Mille, BE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 17, 2011
• Grant date: Oct 1, 2013
• Expiry date: Oct 17, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B01D2279/60
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are described. The components include features of an air cleaner housing; advantageous main filter cartridges; and, advantageous safety filter cartridge features. Features of the main filter cartridge are provided to engage an access cover of the assembly, and a cartridge support within the housing, in a preferred manner. Methods of assembly and use are also described.