Plate filter

Abstract

The present invention relates to a filter (10) comprising a container (12) extending along a main axis (A1) and filter plates (24) arranged parallel to the main axis (A1) and arranged in a star pattern in a receiving volume (22) of the container (12), each of the filter plates (24) comprising at least one filter element (34) connected to a collection pipe, the filter (10) comprising an external collector (28), each of the collection pipes (36) comprising an end section extending into the receiving volume (22) of the container (12) along a secondary axis, parallel to the main axis (A1), the end section of each of the collection pipes being fluidically connected to the external collector (28) by a through channel formed in the main wall (20) of the container (12), each channel extending through the main wall (20) along the secondary axis.