Vibration-resistant mounting bracket for heat exchangers
US7302997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D1/0333
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mounting bracket is shown for a heat exchanger core having spaced-apart tubes having peripheral flanges surrounding a manifold. The mounting bracket has a first clip grooved to receive a front edge portion of a selected flange, and a pair of second clips, each grooved to receive, respectively, the back edge portion of an other flange disposed above the selected flange, and a further flange disposed below the selected flange. The clips are joined together by a panel portion adapted for the mounting of the heat exchanger. The clips are tapered to distribute bending stresses therealong.
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