Heat exchanger interplate fitting
US4258785A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 1980 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S165/465
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An interplate inlet, outlet or other suitable fitting for use in a closely stacked plate heat exchanger which allows the placement of the fitting between the plates at any point along the length of the inlet or outlet header tank formed by the heat exchange plates. The fitting includes a pair of oppositely disposed facing substantially identical plates providing bubbles aligned with the bubbles at the ends of the heat exchanger plates and opening into a laterally extending conduit to be joined to a fluid hose or to receive appropriate fittings to receive a sensor or having internal threads to receive an externally threaded fitting.
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