Heat exchange tank for assembly in a heat exchanger and method of producing it
US5836384A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49389
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a heat exchanger tank to be mounted in a heat exchanger, preferably an oil cooler. The tank has an elongate casing (1) with two opposite end openings (11, 11') and a side opening which extends from end opening to end opening. The tank also has two end pieces (6, 6') which sealingly connect to each end opening (11, 11') respectively, and a connecting plate (2) for connection to a heat exchanger assembly included in the heat exchanger. The connecting plate (2) sealingly connects to the boundary edges of the side opening. At each end opening (11, 11') the casing (1) is provided with at least one receiving means (10). Each end piece (6, 6') has at least one recess (14) aligned with the receiving means (10) of the casing (1). A fixing means (17) is inserted through the recess (14) and is fastened in the receiving means (10) of the casing (1). At least one engaging means is arranged at the respective end pieces (6, 6') engaging an end section of the connecting plate (2). The sealing connections are achieved by brazing.
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