Bend relief spacer
US7900689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49373
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An core unit for a heat exchanger being bent about an axis perpendicular to the core unit's headers. Tubes establish fluid communication between the core unit's headers, and a bend relief spacer is disposed between first and second groups of tubes. During the bending process, the bend relief spacer facilitates the bend and ultimately maintains the performance of the core unit.
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