Heat exchanger with protected thin edges, especially for a motor vehicle
US6182745A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2275/085
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat exchanger for an automobile radiator having a matrix of tubes extending through a stack of fins. The matrix has lateral faces having free edges of the fins which are protected by a side cover. The side cover comprises a spine portion and two side branches terminated in anchor hooks which engage with lateral notches on the fins. The spine portion is substantially flat and has on its internal face a longitudinal rib, which makes contact with the free edges of the fins.
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