FILTERS, FILTER MOUNTS, AND METHODS OF MOUNTING FILTERS
A filter assembly includes: a filter pad including fibers selected from wool fibers, wood-based viscose fibers, and cellulose-based synthetic fibers, the fibers configured to absorb grease particulates; a baffle-type filter; and a support bracket configured to support the filter pad. The support bracket includes: a clip portion that is substantially u-shaped; an attachment portion including a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and a support portion arranged between the clip portion and the attachment portion, the support portion configured to support the disposable filter thereon. The filter assembly includes a hanging bracket configured to support the filter pad therein, the hanging bracket including a front wall, an attachment wall including a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof, and a top wall arranged between the front wall and attachment wall. The support bracket and the hanging bracket are configured to mount the filter assembly to an exhaust hood.
1 . A filter assembly comprising:
a filter pad comprising fibers selected from the group consisting of wool fibers, wood-based viscose fibers, and cellulose-based synthetic fibers, the fibers configured to absorb grease particulates;
a baffle-type filter;
a support bracket configured to support the filter pad, the support bracket comprising:
a clip portion;
an attachment portion comprising a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and
a support portion arranged between the clip portion and the attachment portion, the support portion configured to support the disposable filter thereon;
wherein the clip portion is substantially u-shaped; and
a hanging bracket configured to support the filter pad therein, the hanging bracket comprising:
a front wall;
an attachment wall comprising a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and
a top wall arranged between the front wall and the attachment wall;
wherein the support bracket is configured to attach to the baffle-type filter via the attachment portion;
wherein the hanging bracket is configured to attach to the baffle-type filter via the attachment wall; and
wherein each of the support bracket and the hanging bracket is configured to mount the filter assembly to an exhaust hood.
2 . The filter assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising:
a heat deflector configured to deflect airflow and dissipate heat, the heat deflector comprising:
a body portion; and
a mounting tab connected to the body portion;
wherein the heat deflector is configured to attach to the support bracket via the mounting tab.
3 . The filter assembly according to claim 2 , wherein:
the support bracket comprises an attachment slot formed therein; and
the mounting tab of the heat deflector is configured to engage with the attachment slot to couple the heat deflector to the support bracket.
4 . A filter assembly comprising:
a support bracket configured to support a disposable filter, the support bracket comprising:
a clip portion;
an attachment portion comprising a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and
a support portion arranged between the clip portion and the attachment portion, the support portion configured to support the disposable filter thereon;
wherein the clip portion is substantially u-shaped.
5 . The filter assembly according to claim 4 , wherein a width of the support portion substantially corresponds to a thickness of the disposable filter.
6 . The filter assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the clip portion comprises:
a first side wall;
a second side wall; and
a connecting wall arranged between the first side wall and the second sidewall;
wherein the first side wall and the second side wall are substantially parallel; and
wherein the connecting side wall is substantially perpendicular to the first side wall and the second side wall.
7 . The filter assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the support bracket is configured to attach to a baffle filter via the attachment portion, such that the disposable filter supported by the support portion is arranged adjacent to the baffle filter.
8 . The filter assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the clip portion is configured to attach to an exhaust hood to mount the support bracket to the exhaust hood.
9 . The filter assembly according to claim 4 , further comprising:
a hanging bracket configured to support a disposable filter therein, the hanging bracket comprising:
a front wall;
an attachment wall comprising a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and
a top wall arranged between the front wall and the attachment wall;
wherein the hanging bracket is configured to attach to a baffle filter via the attachment wall.
10 . The filter assembly according to claim 9 , wherein the hanging bracket is configured to attach to an exhaust hood.
11 . The filter assembly according to claim 10 , wherein:
the front wall and the attachment wall are substantially parallel; and
the top wall is substantially perpendicular to the front wall and the attachment wall.
12 . The filter assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the clip portion comprises:
a first side wall;
a second side wall; and
a connecting wall arranged between the first side wall and the second sidewall;
wherein the connecting wall comprises an attachment slot formed therein configured to receive an attachment tab of a heat deflector.
13 . The filter assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the support portion comprises a drain hole formed therein, the drain hole being configured to pass accumulated cooking media therethrough.
14 . The filter assembly according to claim 4 , further comprising:
a heat deflector configured to deflect airflow and dissipate heat, the heat deflector comprising:
a body portion; and
a mounting tab connected to the body portion;
wherein the heat deflector is configured to attach to the support bracket via the mounting tab.
15 . The filter assembly according to claim 14 , wherein:
the support bracket comprises an attachment slot formed therein; and
the mounting tab of the heat deflector is configured to engage with the attachment slot to couple the heat deflector to the support bracket.
16 . The filter assembly according to claim 14 , wherein the body portion of the heat deflector is angled with respect to the attachment portion.
17 . The filter assembly according to claim 4 , further comprising:
a hanging bracket configured to support a disposable filter therein, the hanging bracket comprising:
a clip portion;
an attachment portion comprising a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and
a support portion arranged between the clip portion and the attachment portion, the support portion configured to support the disposable filter therein;
wherein the clip portion is substantially u-shaped.
18 . The filter assembly according to claim 17 , wherein the clip portion comprises:
a first side wall;
a second side wall; and
a connecting wall arranged between the first side wall and the second sidewall;
wherein the first side wall and the second side wall are substantially parallel;
wherein the connecting side wall is substantially perpendicular to the first side wall and the second side wall; and
wherein a width of the support portion substantially corresponds to a thickness of the disposable filter.
19 . A bracket assembly comprising a support bracket configured to support a disposable filter, the support bracket comprising:
a clip portion;
an attachment portion comprising a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and
a support portion arranged between the clip portion and the attachment portion, the support portion configured to support the disposable filter thereon;
wherein the clip portion is substantially u-shaped; and
wherein the support bracket is configured to attach to a baffle filter via the attachment portion, such that the disposable filter supported by the support portion is arranged adjacent to the baffle filter.
20 . The bracket assembly of claim 19 , further comprising a hanging bracket configured to support a disposable filter therein, the hanging bracket comprising:
a front wall;
an attachment wall comprising a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and
a top wall arranged between the front wall and the attachment wall;
wherein the hanging bracket is configured to attach to a baffle filter via the attachment wall.