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Method of reforming the fins of a finned tube

US4216575A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1979
Grant dateAug 12, 1980
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49011
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of reforming the fins of a finned tube is disclosed. The method comprises forming a tube having a plurality of internal longitudinal fins with a V-notch at the tip of the fins, and reforming the fins of the tube over a shaped plug, in long lengths, to spread the tips of the V-notch so that the tips of the fins are wider than the fin thickness.

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