Interlocking dovetail geometry joint
US12044488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a heat exchanger. The method includes additively manufacturing a first body with a first plurality of passages extending through the first body. Additively manufacturing a second body with a second plurality of passages extending through the second body. The method also includes, interlocking the first body with the second body such that the first plurality of passages is aligned with the second plurality of passages and fluidically connected with the second plurality of passages.
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