Quick-change filter system and a base and a quick-change filter intended for such a system
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B01D-053/04
B01D-027/10
B01D-046/42
출원번호
US-0449817
(2003-05-30)
우선권정보
NL-1023520 (2003-05-23)
발명자
/ 주소
van der Maas, Marinus Frans
출원인 / 주소
SGT Singapore Holdings Pte Ltd.
대리인 / 주소
Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin &
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초록▼
A quick-change filter system provided with at least one base and at least one quick-change filter, which base is provided with a filter coupling provided with a gas inlet stub for connection to an inlet of the filter and with a gas outlet stub for connection to an outlet of the filter, the filter be
A quick-change filter system provided with at least one base and at least one quick-change filter, which base is provided with a filter coupling provided with a gas inlet stub for connection to an inlet of the filter and with a gas outlet stub for connection to an outlet of the filter, the filter being provided with a housing, which is at least partly filled with filter material and to which the inlet and the outlet are connected, and with a quick-change coupling arranged for cooperation with the filter coupling of the base, the coupling containing the inlet and the outlet of the filter, the base being provided with a mechanism for manually connecting the filter to the base, and being provided with a sealing mechanism for automatic, gastight sealing of the gas outlet stub and the gas inlet stub when decoupling the filter from the base.
대표청구항▼
1. A quick-change filter system comprising:at least one base and at least one quick-change filter, which base is provided with an inlet connecting element and an outlet connecting element for connecting the base to a fluid pipe system, wherein the base is provided with a filter coupling part provide
1. A quick-change filter system comprising:at least one base and at least one quick-change filter, which base is provided with an inlet connecting element and an outlet connecting element for connecting the base to a fluid pipe system, wherein the base is provided with a filter coupling part provided with a gas inlet stub for connection to an inlet of the quick-change filter and with a gas outlet stub for connection to an outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the quick-change filter is provided with a filter housing, which is at least partly filled with filter material and to which the inlet and the outlet are connected, and with a quick-change coupling arranged for cooperation with the filter coupling part of the base, wherein the quick-change coupling contains the inlet and the outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the base is provided with means for manually connecting the quick-change filter to the base, and is provided with sealing means for automatic, gastight sealing of the gas outlet stub and the gas inlet stub when decoupling the quick-change filter from the base, wherein the base is also provided with a by-pass pipe and with means for creating a fluid connection between the inlet connecting element and the outlet connecting element via the by-pass pipe when a quick-change filter is decoupled from the base and for closing off this fluid connection when a quick-change filter is placed on the base, wherein the means for creating and for closing off a fluid connection comprises a pin which is longitudinally adjustable in relation to the base, which pin is provided with a first and a second sealing face, wherein the base contains a first and a second valve seat, wherein, in a first position, the pin lies with the first sealing face against the first valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the inlet connecting element and the by-pass pipe, wherein, in a second position, the pin lies with the second sealing face against the second valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the by-pass pipe and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element, and wherein the flow resistance of the gas inlet stub is larger than the flow resistance of the gas outlet stub, such that backflow of gas in the filter housing is prevented. 2. The quick-change filter system according to claim 1, wherein the diameter of the gas inlet stub is smaller than that of the gas outlet stub.3. The quick-change filter system according to claim 2, wherein both the inside diameter and the outside diameter of the gas inlet stub are smaller than the respective inside diameter and outside diameter of the gas outlet stub.4. The quick-change filter system according to claim 1, wherein both the inside diameter and the outside diameter of the gas inlet stub are smaller than the respective inside diameter and outside diameter of the gas outlet stub.5. A quick-change filter system comprising:at least one base and at least one quick-change filter, which base is provided with an inlet connecting element and an outlet connecting element for connecting the base to a fluid pipe system, wherein the base is provided with a filter coupling part provided with a gas inlet stub for connection to an inlet of the quick-change filter and with a gas outlet stub for connection to an outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the quick-change filter is provided with a filter housing, which is at least partly filled with filter material and to which the inlet and the outlet are connected, and with a quick-change coupling arranged for cooperation with the filter coupling part of the base, wherein the quick-change coupling contains the inlet and the outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the base is provided with means for manually connecting the quick-change filter to the base, and is provided with sealing means for automatic, gastight sealing of the gas outlet stub and the gas inlet stub when decoupling the quick-change filter from the base, wherein the base is also provided with a by-pass pipe and with means for creating a fluid connection between the inlet connecting element and the outlet connecting element via the by-pass pipe when a quick-change filter is decoupled from the base and for closing off this fluid connection when a quick-change filter is placed on the base, wherein the means for creating and for closing off a fluid connection comprises a pin which is longitudinally adjustable in relation to the base, which pin is provided with a first and a second sealing face, wherein the base contains a first and a second valve seat, wherein, in a first position, the pin lies with the first sealing face against the first valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the inlet connecting element and the by-pass pipe, wherein, in a second position, the pin lies with the second sealing face against the second valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the by-pass pipe and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element, and wherein the filter housing is manufactured from glass, so that it is transparent, wherein the housing contains, in addition to the filter material, an indicator that changes color when the filter material is saturated or at least loses its filtering effect, wherein the filter material removes hydrocarbons from the gas, wherein the indicator changes color when it comes into contact with hydrocarbons. 6. The quick-change filter system according to claim 5, wherein the indicator contains potassium dichromate.7. The quick-change filter system according to claim 6, wherein the filter material comprises active carbon.8. A The quick-change filter system according to claim 5, wherein the filter material comprises active carbon.9. A quick-change filter system comprising:at least one base and at least one quick-change filter, which base is provided with an inlet connecting element and an outlet connecting element for connecting the base to a fluid pipe system, wherein the base is provided with a filter coupling part provided with a gas inlet stub for connection to an inlet of the quick-change filter and with a gas outlet stub for connection to an outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the quick-change filter is provided with a filter housing, which is at least partly filled with filter material and to which the inlet and the outlet are connected, and with a quick change coupling arranged for cooperation with the filter coupling part of the base, wherein the quick-change coupling contains the inlet and the outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the base is provided with means for manually connecting the quick-change filter to the base, and is provided with sealing means for automatic, gastight sealing of the gas outlet stub and the gas inlet stub when decoupling the quick-change filter from the base, wherein the base is also provided with a by-pass pipe and with means for creating a fluid connection between the inlet connecting element and the outlet connecting element via the by-pass pipe when a quick-change filter is decoupled from the base and for closing off this fluid connection when a quick-change filter is placed on the base, wherein the means for creating and for closing off a fluid connection comprises a pin which is longitudinally adjustable in relation to the base, which pin is provided with a first and a second sealing face, wherein the base contains a first and a second valve seat, wherein, in a first position, the pin lies with the first sealing face against the first valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the inlet connecting element and the by-pass pipe, wherein, in a second position, the pin lies with the second sealing face against the second valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the by-pass pipe and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element, and wherein in the quick-change filter system, two quick-change filters of the same type are connected in parallel in the pipe system. 10. The quick-change filter system according to claim 9, wherein the quick-change filter system contains a base that is provided with at least one pair of filter coupling parts, wherein the inlet connecting element connects to an inlet channel in the base, wherein the outlet connecting element connects to an outlet channel in the base, wherein the gas inlet stubs of a pair of filter coupling parts are each connected to the inlet channel, wherein the gas outlet stubs of a pair of filter coupling parts are each connected to the outlet channel.11. A quick-change filter system comprising:at least one base and at least one quick-change filter, which base is provided with an inlet connecting element and an outlet connecting element for connecting the base to a fluid pipe system, wherein the base is provided with a filter coupling part provided with a gas inlet stub for connection to an inlet of the quick-change filter and with a gas outlet stub for connection to an outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the quick-change filter is provided with a filter housing, which is at least partly filled with filter material and to which the inlet and the outlet are connected, and with a quick-change coupling arranged for cooperation with the filter coupling part of the base, wherein the quick-change coupling contains the inlet and the outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the base is provided with means for manually connecting the quick-change filter to the base, and is provided with sealing means for automatic, gastight sealing of the gas outlet stub and the gas inlet stub when decoupling the quick-change filter from the base, wherein the base is also provided with a by-pass pipe and with means for creating a fluid connection between the inlet connecting element and the outlet connecting element via the by-pass pipe when a quick-change filter is decoupled from the base and for closing off this fluid connection when a quick-change filter is placed on the base, wherein the means for creating and for closing off a fluid connection comprises a pin which is longitudinally adjustable in relation to the base, which pin is provided with a first and a second sealing face, wherein the base contains a first and a second valve seat, wherein, in a first position, the pin lies with the first sealing face against the first valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the inlet connecting element and the by-pass pipe, wherein, in a second position, the pin lies with the second sealing face against the second valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the by-pass pipe and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element, and wherein in a quick-change filter thereof a transponder is incorporated. 12. The quick-change filter system according to claim 11, wherein a base thereof is provided with a receiver for reading out a transponder of a quick-change filter.13. The quick-change filter system according to claim 12, wherein the transponder is provided with a temperature sensor.14. The quick-change filter system according to claim 11, wherein the transponder is provided with a temperature sensor.15. A quick-change filter system comprising: at least one base and at least one quick-change filter, which base is provided with an inlet connecting element and an outlet connecting element for connecting the base to a fluid pipe system, wherein the base is provided with a filter coupling part provided with a gas inlet stub for connection to an inlet of the quick-change filter and with a gas outlet stub for connection to an outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the quick-change filter is provided with a filter housing, which is at least partly filled with filter material and to which the inlet and the outlet are connected, and with a quick-change coupling arranged for cooperation with the filter coupling part of the base, wherein the quick-change coupling contains the inlet and the outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the base is provided with means for manually connecting the quick-change filter to the base, and is provided with sealing means for automatic, gastight sealing of the gas outlet stub and the gas inlet stub when decoupling the quick-change filter from the base, wherein the base is also provided with a by-pass pipe and with means for creating a fluid connection between the inlet connecting element and the outlet connecting element via the by-pass pipe when a quick-change filter is decoupled from the base and for closing off this fluid connection when a quick-change filter is placed on the base, wherein the means for creating and for closing off a fluid connection comprises a pin which is longitudinally adjustable in relation to the base, which pin is provided with a first and a second sealing face, wherein the base contains a first and a second valve seat, wherein, in a first position, the pin lies with the first sealing face against the first valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the inlet connecting element and the by-pass pipe, wherein, in a second position, the pin lies with the second sealing face against the second valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the by-pass pipe and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element.16. A quick-change filter system comprising:at least one base and at least one quick-change filter, which base is provided with an inlet connecting element and an outlet connecting element for connecting the base to a fluid pipe system, wherein the base is provided with a filter coupling part provided with a gas inlet stub for connection to an inlet of the quick-change filter and with a gas outlet stub for connection to an outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the quick-change filter is provided with a filter housing, which is at least partly filled with filter material and to which the inlet and the outlet are connected, and with a quick-change coupling arranged for cooperation with the filter coupling part of the base, wherein the quick-change coupling contains the inlet and the outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the base is provided with means for manually connecting the quick-change filter to the base, and is provided with sealing means for automatic, gastight sealing of the gas outlet stub and the gas inlet stub when decoupling the quick-change filter from the base, wherein the base is also provided with a by-pass pipe and with means for creating a fluid connection between the inlet connecting element and the outlet connecting element via the by-pass pipe when a quick-change filter is decoupled from the base and for closing off this fluid connection when a quick-change filter is placed on the base, wherein the means for creating and for closing off a fluid connection comprises a pin which is longitudinally adjustable in relation to the base, which pin is provided with a first and a second sealing face, wherein the base contains a first and a second valve seat, wherein, in a first position, the pin lies with the first sealing face against the first valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the inlet connecting element and the by-pass pipe, wherein, in a second position, the pin lies with the second sealing face against the second valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the by-pass pipe and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element, and wherein the filter coupling part of the base and the quick coupling of the quick-change filter are provided with mutually cooperating form features, which ensure that only quick-change filters intended for the base in question can be placed on the base. 17. The quick-change filter system according to claim 16, wherein the form features concern the diameters of the gas inlet stub and the gas outlet stub.18. The quick-change filter system according to claim 17, wherein the inside diameter of the gas inlet stub is smaller than the inside diameter of the gas outlet stub.19. The quick-change filter system according to claim 18, wherein the outside diameter of the gas inlet stub is smaller than the outside diameter of the gas outlet stub.20. The quick-change filter system according to claim 17, wherein the outside diameter of the gas inlet stub is smaller than the outside diameter of the gas outlet stub.21. The quick-change filter system according to claim 16, wherein the form features concern the lengths of the gas inlet stub and the gas outlet stub.22. The quick-change filter system according to claim 16, wherein the form features comprise at least one dowel pin on the filter coupling part of the base.23. The quick-change filter system according to claim 22, wherein more than one dowel pin is provided on the filter coupling part of the base.24. The quick-change filter system according to claim 23, wherein the length of at least one dowel pin is such that this pin, in mounted condition of the quick-change filter on the base, completely extends through the quick-change coupling of the filter, wherein a bore through the quick-change coupling is provided.25. The quick-change filter system according to claim 22, wherein the length of at least one dowel pin is such that this pin, in mounted condition of the quick-change filter on the base, completely extends through the quick-change coupling of the filter, wherein a bore through the quick-change coupling is provided.26. A quick-change filter system comprising:at least one base and at least one quick-change filter, which base is provided with an inlet connecting element and an outlet connecting element for connecting the base to a fluid pipe system, wherein the base is provided with a filter coupling part provided with a gas inlet stub for connection to an inlet of the quick-change filter and with a gas outlet stub for connection to an outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the quick-change filter is provided with a filter housing, which is at least partly filled with filter material and to which the inlet and the outlet are connected, and with a quick-change coupling arranged for cooperation with the filter coupling part of the base, wherein the quick-change coupling contains the inlet and the outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the base is provided with means for manually connecting the quick-change filter to the base, and is provided with sealing means for automatic, gastight sealing of the gas outlet stub and the gas inlet stub when decoupling the quick-change filter from the base, wherein the base is also provided with a by-pass pipe and with means for creating a fluid connection between the inlet connecting element and the outlet connecting element via the by-pass pipe when a quick-change filter is decoupled from the base and for closing off this fluid connection when a quick-change filter is placed on the base, wherein the means for creating and for closing of if a fluid connection comprises a pin which is longitudinally adjustable in relation to the base, which pin is provided with a first and a second sealing face, wherein the base contains a first and a second valve seat, wherein, in a first position, the pin lies with the first sealing face against the first valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the inlet connecting element and the by-pass pipe, wherein, in a second position, the pin lies with the second sealing face against the second valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the by-pass pipe and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element, and wherein a quick-change filter from the system has already been pre-flushed in the factory, using the gas that will later clean the system, wherein after pre-flushing, the filter housing is constructed and sealed such that hardly any air or gasses from the air diffuse into the filter or flushing gas diffuses out of the filter. 27. A quick-change filter intended for use in a filter system, the filter system comprising:at least one base, which base is provided with an inlet connecting element and an outlet connecting element for connecting the base to a fluid pipe system, wherein the base is provided with a filter coupling part provided with a gas inlet stub for connection to an inlet of the quick-change filter and with a gas outlet stub for connection to an outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the quick-change filter is provided with a filter housing, which is at least partly filled with filter material and to which the inlet and the outlet are connected, and with a quick-change coupling arranged for cooperation with the filter coupling part of the base, wherein the quick-change coupling contains the inlet and the outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the base is provided with means for manually connecting the quick-change filter to the base, and is provided with sealing means for automatic, gastight sealing of the gas outlet stub and the gas inlet stub when decoupling the quick-change filter from the base, wherein the base is also provided with a by-pass pipe and with means for creating a fluid connection between the inlet connecting element and the outlet connecting element via the by-pass pipe when a quick-change filter is decoupled from the base and for closing off this fluid connection when a quick-change filter is placed on the base, wherein the means for creating and for closing off a fluid connection comprises a pin which is longitudinally adjustable in relation to the base, which pin is provided with a first and a second sealing face, wherein the base contains a first and a second valve seat, wherein, in a first position, the pin lies with the first sealing face against the first valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the inlet connecting element and the by-pass pipe, wherein, in a second position, the pin lies with the second sealing face against the second valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the by-pass pipe and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element, and wherein the flow resistance of the gas inlet stub is larger than the flow resistance of the gas outlet stub, such that back flow of gas in the filter housing is prevented. 28. A base intended for use in a filter system, the filter system comprising:at least one quick-change filter, wherein the base is provided with an inlet connecting element and an outlet connecting element for connecting the base to a fluid pipe system, wherein the base is provided with a filter coupling part provided with a gas inlet stub for connection to an inlet of the quick-change filter and with a gas outlet stub for connection to an outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the quick-change filter is provided with a filter housing, which is at least partly filled with filter material and to which the inlet and the outlet are connected, and with a quick-change coupling arranged for cooperation with the filter coupling part of the base, wherein the quick-change coupling contains the inlet and the outlet of the quick-change filter, wherein the base is provided with means for manually connecting the quick-change filter to the base, and is provided with sealing means for automatic, gastight sealing of the gas outlet stub and the gas inlet stub when decoupling the quick-change filter from the base, wherein the base is also provided with a by-pass pipe and with means for creating a fluid connection between the inlet connecting element and the outlet connecting element via the by-pass pipe when a quick-change filter is decoupled from the base and for closing off this fluid connection when a quick-change filter is placed on the base, wherein the means for creating and for closing off a fluid connection comprises a pin which is longitudinally adjustable in relation to the base, which pin is provided with a first and a second sealing face, wherein the base contains a first and a second valve seat, wherein, in a first position, the pin lies with the first sealing face against the first valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the inlet connecting element and the by-pass pipe, wherein, in a second position, the pin lies with the second sealing face against the second valve seat and thus forms a block in a fluid connection between the by-pass pipe and the inlet connecting element while a fluid connection is present between the gas inlet stub and the inlet connecting element, and wherein the flow resistance of the gas inlet stub is larger than the flow resistance of the gas outlet stub, such that backflow of gas in the filter housing is prevented.
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