Bendable core unit
US7699095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49373
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A core unit for a heat exchanger comprises a pair of headers spaced from one another each defining a fluid space for receiving a fluid therein and each defining a plurality of apertures. A first region comprising a plurality of first tubes extends between the headers and a first fin is disposed between adjacent pairs of the first tubes. A second region comprising a plurality of second tubes extends between the headers and a second fin is disposed between adjacent pairs of the second tubes. A crushable center different than the first and second regions is disposed parallelly between the first and second regions for controllably crushing when the headers are bent.
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