Patent · US Expired

Method for bonding a heat exchanger fin to a tube

US4192052A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 1977
Grant dateMar 11, 1980
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Expiry dateJul 22, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49378
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The fins of a heat exchanger are brazed to the exterior of the fluid-carrying tube by means of a lower melting point cladding on the tube which forms a secure bond between the tube surface and the unconfigured portion of the perimeter of the tube-receiving holes in the fins. The fins have a limited number of narrow tabs doubled back from the edge of each hole to function as longitudinal spacers between adjacent fins.

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