Heat exchanger having an improved baffle
US6942014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D1/0408
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle. The heat exchanger includes a first end tank divided into a first portion and a second portion by a baffle, the first end tank including a through-hole.The baffle system includes a baffle or baffles with a central portion and at least one flanged peripheral portion, the flanged peripheral portion having a peripheral channel. Additionally, the baffle preferably is disposed within the end tank so that the peripheral channel is substantially juxtaposed with the through-hole in the end tank for providing a visual leak indicator.
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