초록

A filter cartridge retention system for releasably retaining a filter cartridge in an operational position in fluid communication with an exhaust port in a filtration system and a released position for removal of the cartridge from the filtration system.

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In a filtration system having a housing with first and second inner chambers separated by an exhaust port and a door which opens to the first chamber, the improvement comprising: a filter cartridge retention mechanism for releasably retaining between an operational position and a released position a

In a filtration system having a housing with first and second inner chambers separated by an exhaust port and a door which opens to the first chamber, the improvement comprising: a filter cartridge retention mechanism for releasably retaining between an operational position and a released position a filter cartridge within the filtration system; the mechanism including, (a) a pivot bracket located within the first chamber; (b) a support member having a first end and a second end extending generally below the exhaust port, the second end of the support member being pivotally attached to the pivot bracket, the support member being movable between a reclined release position and a generally horizontal operational position; (c) handle means being substantially U-shaped and including a pair of feet, the handle means being pivotally attached to the first end of the support member for pivotal movement between a generally vertical position and a horizontal position, the support member being in the released position when the handle means is in the horizontal position, and the support member being in the operational position when the handle means is in the generally vertical position so that the filter cartridge is retained in fluid communication with the exhaust port when the support member is in the operational position; (d) the support member including two substantially parallel arms, each of the arms being connected to the pivot bracket and the handle means; and (e) a pair of slides connected to the pivot bracket for holding the feet.