Replaceable electrical ionizer module

Abstract

A replaceable electrical ionizer cartridge or module including a support platter having a central air passage opening therethrough and at least two emitter points supported by the support platter so as to extend into the opening. At least one electrical connector is supported by the support platter and is electrically connected to at least one of the emitter points. Two levers are pivotally attached to the platter at an end thereof. To install the module in the ionizer housing the platter is inserted in through a slot in the housing so that side edges of the platter engage in guide structure in the housing. The platter is then slid along the guide structure and when the platter is nearly fully inserted in the housing, the guide levers are pushed towards the housing. This causes the levers to bias against the housing, pushing the platter into the housing such that the connector(s) engages with one or more corresponding electrical connectors in the housing. The module is thereby in an operative position in the housing with the air passage opening aligned with the ionizer fan. When the ionizer points become dirty, the module is simply removed from the housing by pulling on the levers and then pulling the platter fully out of the opening. The emitter points are cleaned at a location remote from the work site of the ionizer and the module reinserted. Alternatively, a similar second module with clean emitter points is inserted into the housing.