Process for fixing a transverse partition in a tubular header of a heat exchanger
June 20, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3909920 Heat exchanger and method of assembly thereof Rod plug caps Method for joining heat exchanger tubes with headers Removable fluid seal and method Method of production of anchor-bonded composite structures Method of tube plugging Condenser header and tank assembly with interference fit baffle Extruded tank pocket design for separator Method of making a heat exchanger having a tubular manifold with transverse baffles Patent #: 5233756 InventorApplicationNo. 261774 filed on 06/20/1994US Classes:29/890.052, Header or manifold making29/521, Surface interlocking29/522.1, Radially expanding part in cavity, aperture, or hollow body29/890.043, Tube joint and tube plate structure165/176Side by sideExaminersPrimary: Cuda, IreneAssistant: Butler, Marc W. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB29D 039/00AbstractIn a process for producing a heat exchanger comprising at least one header having a tubular wall is separated into compartments by a substantially disc-shaped transverse partition. The partition is introduced into the tubular wall through an open end of the wall to bring it into the position it has to occupy. Then, the partition is deformed by means of punches comprising annular ribs applied against the two faces thereof by expanding it radially so as to immobilize into position by clamping within the tubular wall. The invention is particularly applicable to condensers for air conditioning units of motor vehicles. | |
