Heat exchanger of the tube bank type, in particular for an automotive vehicle
US4682650A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49389
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a tube-bank heat exchanger which is primarily intended for use in automotive vehicles and comprises tube sheets or headers provided with holes for mounting the tube ends in a fluid-tight manner, predetermined tubes are provided at each end with a flared-out end portion located externally of each header while other predetermined tubes are provided at each end with an annular bulge located internally of each header in order to ensure that the headers are maintained in rigidly fixed relation, thus preventing any displacement with respect to the longitudinal axis of the tubes.
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