Heat exchanger assembly III
US5259449A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49389
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat exchanger assembly which comprises spaced tubular header and tank constructions between which a plurality of tubular elements whose open ends are inserted in slots in the header surface or tube member receiving portions. The header surface or tube member receiving portion has a plurality of center elements. The apexes of each center portion between the tubular element slots have a flattened area and there are side portions running downward from the center portion apex flats which also are substantially flattened.
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