US4106558A
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Deflector for heat exchanger tube, its manufacturing method and exchanger comprising such deflectors
Assignee: Valeo SE
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Filing: 1976-06-28
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Granted: 1978-08-15
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Expires: 1996-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A deflector for heat exchanger tube is provided which enhances exchange of heat between the various portions of the liquid flowing in the tube. It comprises a tail piece offset laterally relatively to the body of said deflector which prevents it from being swept away by the liquid, said tail piece being adapted to come into abutment with the edge of the tube.
Inventors
- 👤 Rene Elie Neveux
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:38
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28F; F28F13/00; F28F13/06; F28F13/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A deflector for a liquid tube of a heat exchanger to enhance the contact of the various portions of the liquid with the internal surface of the tube, said deflector comprising a band (strip) of constant width substantially equal to the inner diameter of the tube, and one end of which has the same width and is coplanar to at least the part of the body of the band (strip) which is in the vicinity of said end, the lateral edges of said end being oblique relatively to the lateral edges of said body, in such a manner as to oppose escaping from the tube by abutment when the deflector is swept by the circulating liquid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A deflector for a liquid tube of a heat exchanger to enhance the contact of the various portions of the liquid with the internal surface of the tube, said deflector comprising a band (strip) of constant width substantially equal to the inner diameter of the tube, and one end of which has the same width and is coplanar to at least the part of the body of the band (strip) which is in the vicinity of said end, the lateral edges of said end being oblique relatively to the lateral edges of said body, in such a manner as to oppose escaping from the tube by abutment when the deflector is swept by the circulating liquid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A deflector according to claim 1, wherein said end is prolongated by a coplanar tail parallel to the body of the strip, but offset relatively to the mean line of the body of the band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A deflector according to claim 1, wherein abutment is provided against a tubular part of a manifold in which is mounted the tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A deflector according to claim 3, wherein abutment of said oblique end is provided against a corresponding flared section of said tubular part.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
108 words
A heat exchanger having manifolds, water headers, liquid circulation tubes extending between said manifolds, and deflectors within said tubes, said deflectors each comprising a band (strip) of constant width substantially equal to the inner diameter of the tube and one end of which has the same width and is coplanar to at least the part of the body of the band (strip) which is in the vicinity of said end, the lateral edges of said end being oblique relatively to the lateral edges of said body, in such a manner as to oppose escaping from the tube by abutment when the deflector is swept by the circulating liquid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
108 words
A heat exchanger having manifolds, water headers, liquid circulation tubes extending between said manifolds, and deflectors within said tubes, said deflectors each comprising a band (strip) of constant width substantially equal to the inner diameter of the tube and one end of which has the same width and is coplanar to at least the part of the body of the band (strip) which is in the vicinity of said end, the lateral edges of said end being oblique relatively to the lateral edges of said body, in such a manner as to oppose escaping from the tube by abutment when the deflector is swept by the circulating liquid.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-14 | 1986-02-13 | 1986-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-14 | 1990-02-13 | 1990-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |