Heat exchanger
US6904958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2225/08
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tapered section and a flange section which constitute reinforcements are provided on mounting members to which a blower (fan shroud) is to be attached. The reinforcements are provided on the sides of the reinforcements which are in contact with a longer side wall surface of a rectangular tank. According to this structure, it is possible to prevent the longer side wall surface from deforming, while mitigating the concentration of stress to the joint portions between the mounting members and the longer side wall surface. Therefore, the mechanical strength, reliability and durability of the header tank can be improved without increasing the mass (weight) and production cost of the radiator.
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