Heat exchanger having bypass seal with retention clip
US10451362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2230/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat exchanger comprises a stack of flat tubes defining first and second fluid flow passages, and a housing having side covers over the sides of the core, and being spaced from the sides of the core. The heat exchanger further comprises a bypass seal comprising a pair of side seals and a pair of clip members. The side seals are received between the sides of the core and the housing. Each side seal has an inner surface engaging the first side of the core and an outer surface engaging the first side wall of the housing. Each clip member has a middle portion to which a side seal is connected, as well as opposed first and second end portions which engage inwardly extending surfaces of the core.
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