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Heat exchanger folded from a single metal sheet and having two separate chambers

US9234708B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2011
Grant dateJan 12, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4935
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heat exchanger with a housing comprising two chambers separated by a partition plate, with each chamber comprising an inlet opening and an outlet opening for fluids. The housing and the partition plate are formed from a single metal sheet, the partition plate is formed from a middle area of the metal sheet, comprising a plurality of ribs and channels running alternately in parallel, and the housing is formed from side areas of the metal sheet which are folded along bend lines.

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