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Slide mounted heater assembly

US5219017A · kind A · utility

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9References
1Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 1992
Grant dateJun 15, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF28F9/0212
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heater of a vehicle includes a pair of tank units with fluid tube passes and air centers formed therebetween. The tank units include a separate tank extrusion and header. The tank extrusion comprises a generally U-shaped extrusion with recesses provided on the exterior side of the side walls of the U-shaped extrusion. A mounting flange extends from one side wall of each tank extrusion. The header includes deformable tabs which extend over the recesses to allow clinching of the header to the tank extrusion. The mounting flanges slide within notches of a plastic case in the air module for sealing and securing the heater to the module.

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