Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Heat exchanger or boiler making
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-13
2006-06-13
Flanigan, Allen J. (Department: 3753)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Heat exchanger or boiler making
C165S149000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07059050
ABSTRACT:
A metal tank cap is integral with a reinforcing member via a narrow connection and is flared outwardly at the narrow connection portion to be over an open end of the tank simultaneously with moving the metal tubes of the core into the tank. By unbending the connection portion, the respective tank caps are deflared into the open ends of the respective tanks and the entire assembly is placed in a furnace and brazed together.
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Art Laurent
Calhoun Chris A.
El Moutamid Khalid
Hunt Terry Joseph
Kroetsch Karl Paul
Delphi Technologies Inc.
Flanigan Allen J.
Griffin Patrick M.
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