Patent · US Expired

Heat exchanger, in particular for a motor vehicle, and side sealing device therefor

US4576227A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 14, 1983
Grant dateMar 18, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S165/499
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A side sealing device comprises a plate (22) which covers one side (18) of the tube bundle constituting the heat exchanger. It is snap-fitted to the bundle by suitable end tabs (32) for engaging the ends of the tubes of like projections. The invention is particularly applicable to heat exchangers for motor vehicles.

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