Conformable heat exchanger system and method
US11054194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49366
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A collapsible heat exchanger comprising a first sheet; a second sheet on an opposing side of the collapsible heat exchanger from the first sheet; a first expansion element coupled to and extending between the first and second sheets; a second expansion element coupled to and extending between the first and second sheets; a manifold including a plurality of channels defined by at least one of a plurality of internal sidewalls; and a heat exchanger cavity defined at least by the plurality of channels and a first and second fluid conduit.
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