Face plumbed condenser for automotive air conditioner
US5346003A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F9/0246
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A headered tube and type condenser for automotive applications has a pair of tanks with side walls that face the ends of the tubes, and flat face walls perpendicular thereto. After installation, the tank face walls face the vehicle radiator. The ends of the tubes extend partially into the tanks, and have a predetermined spacing from the side walls of the tank, A fitting, either inlet our outlet or both, is secured to the face wall of either or both tanks. The portion of the fitting that extends into the tank has a smaller width than the predetermined spacing, and so can be placed anywhere along the entire length of the face wall without hitting the ends of the tubes.
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