Heat exchanger seal apparatus
US5372184A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F9/001
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seal apparatus for a heat exchanger used in an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The seal apparatus includes a closed loop of flexible material, the loop defining four substantially orthogonal edges configured to contact the respective sides of the heat exchanger. The loop includes a sealing bead, a plurality of locating blocks disposed at predetermined locations on the loop and a strap and tie connector integrally formed with the closed loop for securing the loop onto the heat exchanger.
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