Heat exchanger having an improved baffle

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2005-09-13

2005-09-13

Flanigan, Allen J. (Department: 3753)

Heat exchange

With alarm, indicator, signal, register, recorder, test or...

C165S070000, C165S174000, C165S110000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06942014

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle. The heat exchanger includes a first end tank divided into a first portion and a second portion by a baffle, the first end tank including a through-hole.The baffle system includes a baffle or baffles with a central portion and at least one flanged peripheral portion, the flanged peripheral portion having a peripheral channel. Additionally, the baffle preferably is disposed within the end tank so that the peripheral channel is substantially juxtaposed with the through-hole in the end tank for providing a visual leak indicator.

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