Heat exchanger
US7059393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2250/06
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle, comprising at least one end tank; and at least two heat exchangers including a plurality of spaced apart extruded metal tubes with fins between the spaced tubes. The heat exchangers are disposed so that their respective tubes and fins are generally co-planar with each other and are connected to the end tank. In preferred embodiments, the heat exchanger may include a bypass element.
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