Heat exchanger header with parallel edges
Patent
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OSTI ID:6039864
A heat exchanger is described, comprising: a pair of fluid tank units supporting a plurality of parallel tube passes extending in fluid communication therebetween; each of the tank units having a separate tank member and header secured to one another to form the tank unit, the tank member having parallel walls including grooves at the base of each of which is formed a protrusion that is curved in cross section and which runs the length of each respective groove, the header having an arcuate interior surface including perimeter side flanges that fit into the grooves and against the curved protrusions, the header also having a plurality of slots and surrounding wells through which the ends of the tube passes are receivable, the edges of the wells terminating short of the side flanges and having a curvature that blends into the arcuate shape of the side flanges as well as complementing the cross sectional curvature of the protrusions, whereby, when the tank member and header are secured, the protrusions, side flange interior surfaces, and well edges mate together so as to provide complete sealing contact and reinforcement for the securement.
- Assignee:
- General Motors Corp., Detroit, MI (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- A; US 5238059
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-891114
- OSTI ID:
- 6039864
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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