Heat exchange – Side-by-side tubular structures or tube sections – With manifold type header or header plate
Patent
1991-08-27
1992-06-30
Flanigan, Allen J.
Heat exchange
Side-by-side tubular structures or tube sections
With manifold type header or header plate
165153, 165149, 29890052, F28F 902
Patent
active
051254549
ABSTRACT:
A manifold assembly for use with heat exchangers comprises a unitary tank having a semicircular cross-section and a unitary header plate which also has a semi-circular cross-section, the outer diameter of the tank being substantially equal to the inner diameter of the header plate to allow the tank to be inserted into the header plate. A plurality of transverse tube holes are formed through the header plate along its longitudinal center line for receiving the tubes of the condenser or evaporator. A flange or lip is formed around the tube holes to provide both a tube lead-in and a joint filleting pocket. A plurality of opposed transverse slots are formed through the tank and header plate along their longitudinal center lines to receive baffles therein for locking the tank and header plate together during assembly and for adjusting the flow pattern during use. The baffles are configured to engage the inner walls and sides of the slots. The tank, header plate, and baffles are formed of aluminum and aluminum alloy materials suitable for furnace brazing. A bracket or tabs for securing a bracket can be formed unitarily with the header plate.
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Creamer Harvey
LeJeune, III Lionel J.
Mathews Donald W.
Watson Peter M.
Flanigan Allen J.
Thermal Components, Inc.
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