Heat exchange – With external support
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-10
2006-10-10
Leo, Leonard R. (Department: 3753)
Heat exchange
With external support
C024S458000, C180S068400, C248S231810
Reexamination Certificate
active
07117927
ABSTRACT:
A mounting system for a heat exchanger assembly consisting of a plastic bracket secured to the heat exchanger after brazing and requires no additional fasteners. The bracket includes a pair of arms that extend over a reinforcement member and engage a core. The first arm presents a resilient finger extending in a cantilever fashion to a protrusion presenting a ramp. The ramp allows the finger to flex outward as the bracket is assembled over the reinforcement member until the ramp snaps over and engages an edge on the reinforcement member. A notch and hole on the reinforcement member align with a male post and a second section of the bracket to limit movement of the bracket relative to the heat exchanger assembly. The arms have aligned openings, to create an airway through the bracket.
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Kent Scott Edward
Southwick David A.
Delphi Technologies Inc.
Griffin Patrick M.
Leo Leonard R.
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