V-Bank Air Filtration System Such as for Animal Confinement

[0023]As shown in FIGS. 1-4 below, embodiments of the present invention include a filter housing with a pivoting door and a sliding latch that permit the quick removal and installation of V-bank filter elements, but also facilitate an airtight seal between the housing and filter element. The novel filter housing configuration described herein simplifies the maintenance, provides for a practical and reliable filter replacement process, and, thus, and may lower the costs associated with the operation of animal confinement facilities.

[0024]FIG. 1 illustrates a filter housing 100 for use in an animal confinement facility, constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. In the embodiment shown, the filter housing 100 is substantially box-shaped, and may be formed from sheet metal or other suitable material. Filter housing 100 has a front side 101, a top side 103, a bottom side 105, a rear side 107, and two lateral sides 111. The front side 101 of the filter housing 100 has tw