US3894580A
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Tie for connecting together lateral plates end plates and header boxes of radiators
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-25
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Granted: 1975-07-15
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Expires: 1993-07-25
Abstract
Abstract The radiator comprises tubes 1 separated by flow disturbers 2 to constitute a core laterally held by two plates 3 connected by means of ties 4 whose ends form clamps 6 engaged into apertures 5 made in the sides of the plates.
Inventors
- 👤 Andre Chartet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:55
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28F; F28F9/00; F28F9/02; F28F9/0219; F28F9/0224; F28F9/001; F28F2275/00; F28F2275/08; F28F2275/085; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49895; Y10T29/49899
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
In a heat exchanger assembly comprising a plurality of heat exchange fluid conducting fins and conduits, end plates for spacing said conduits, and vertical lateral channel plates having flanges facing outwardly for laterally holding said conduits, the improvement comprising: means for tying said lateral channel plates together, said tying means comprising a plurality of shackle elements and plurality of cooperative apertures in the flange of said lateral channel plates, each said shackle element being in cooperative engagement with said flange and disposed therewithin, and with a said cooperative aperture, each said shackle element comprising an aperture engaging portion of strip material folded back to define a generally Ushaped retaining clip, the ends of said ''''U'''' being spaced apart a distance greater than the width of said aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a heat exchanger assembly comprising a plurality of heat exchange fluid conducting fins and conduits, end plates for spacing said conduits, and vertical lateral channel plates having flanges facing outwardly for laterally holding said conduits, the improvement comprising: means for tying said lateral channel plates together, said tying means comprising a plurality of shackle elements and plurality of cooperative apertures in the flange of said lateral channel plates, each said shackle element being in cooperative engagement with said flange and disposed therewithin, and with a said cooperative aperture, each said shackle element comprising an aperture engaging portion of strip material folded back to define a generally Ushaped retaining clip, the ends of said ''''U'''' being spaced apart a distance greater than the width of said aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A heat exchanger in accordance with claim 1, wherein said tying means comprises an elongated strap having said shackle element at each end thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A heat exchanger in accordance with claim 1, wherein said shackle elements are disposed on opposite ends of said end plates.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A heat exchanger in accordance with claim 1, wherein each flange of said lateral channel plate has a protuberance adjacent Said aperture, and the free end of said U-shaped clip engages said protuberance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A heat exchanger in accordance with claim 2, wherein said elongated strap is curved in the transversal direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A heat exchanger in accordance with claim 2, wherein said U-shaped clip has one leg thereof forming an acute angle with said strap, whereby, the U-shaped portion of said shackle bears against the flange of said lateral plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A heat exchanger in accordance with claim 1, wherein the free end of said U-shaped clip bears aginst the flange of said lateral channel plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A heat exchanger in accordance with claim 2, wherein tying means further comprises means to compensate for differential expansions, said compensative means comprising a bent portion between said strap and said shackle element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
A heat exchanger according to claim 8, wherein said apertures in the flanges of said lateral channel plates are spaced from the edges of said lateral channel plates.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
65 words
A heat exchanger according to claim 8, wherein said tying means further comprises a small tongue extending from and in the same direction of and coplanar with said elongated strap, said tongue bearing against the outer side of the flange of said lateral channel plate when the free end of said shackle bears against the inner wall of the flange of said lateral channel plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A heat exchanger according to claim 2, wherein said elongated strap is partly constructed of a metal different from that constituting the parts of the radiator.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-07-14 | 1979-01-13 | 1979-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-14 | 1983-01-13 | 1983-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-14 | 1987-01-13 | 1987-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |