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Radiator mounting fittings
Assignee: LONG MANUFACTURING Ltd A CORP OF CANADA
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Filing: 1981-01-05
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Granted: 1984-04-10
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Expires: 2001-01-05
Abstract
Abstract Fittings for the mounting of a radiator to the metalwork of an automotive vehicle, or for mounting attachments such as fan shrouds or cooling fans, are suitably positioned within the core of the radiator and attached in position during the bonding cycle for the radiator assembly or adhesively joined to the radiator core after the bonding cycle.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles S. Argyle
- 👤 Richard P. Beldam
- 👤 Robert J. Hope
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:04
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28F; F28F9/00; F28F9/001; F28F9/002; F28D; F28D1/00; F28D1/02; F28D1/04; F28D1/053; F28D1/0535; F28D1/05366
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
In a heat exchanger having inlet and outlet headers forming inlet and outlet chambers or tanks connected by a heat transfer core including a plurality of generally parallel fluid conduits spaced apart and having generally corrugated heat transfer fins therebetween, some of said fins terminating short of and providing a mounting space adjacent to said headers between adjacent conduits on the air side, and mounting means received in and extending through said mounting space, said mounting means being secured to said fluid conduits, said mounting means consisting of a solid member of a length to extend substantially through the core and of a height substantially equal to the spacing between adjacent conduits, each member having an opening extending axially at least partially therethrough to receive mounting screws or bolts extending from mounting brackets on an article to which the heat exchanger is secured.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
In a heat exchanger having inlet and outlet headers forming inlet and outlet chambers or tanks connected by a heat transfer core including a plurality of generally parallel fluid conduits spaced apart and having generally corrugated heat transfer fins therebetween, some of said fins terminating short of and providing a mounting space adjacent to said headers between adjacent conduits on the air side, and mounting means received in and extending through said mounting space, said mounting means being secured to said fluid conduits, said mounting means consisting of a solid member of a length to extend substantially through the core and of a height substantially equal to the spacing between adjacent conduits, each member having an opening extending axially at least partially therethrough to receive mounting screws or bolts extending from mounting brackets on an article to which the heat exchanger is secured.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A heat exchanger as set forth in claim 1, in which said mounting means comprises a square or rectangular block extending substantially through the core and having a central opening extending at least partially therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A heat exchanger as set forth in claim 2, wherein said block is formed of a metal which is joined to the fluid conduits during the bonding cycle for the heat exchanger.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A heat exchanger as set forth in claim 2, wherein said block is formed of a suitable plastic material that is adhesively joined to the fluid conduits after the bonding cycle for the heat exchanger.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A heat exchanger as set forth in claim 2, in which said block has an opening therein that is drilled and tapped to receive a mounting bolt in threaded engagement.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A heat exchanger as set forth in claim 2, in which said block has an opening through-bored therein to receive a through bolt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A heat exchanger as set forth in claim 1, wherein said mounting means comprises a rod or tube of a diameter substantially equal to the spacing between adjacent conduits and having a central opening extending at least partially therethrough.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A heat exchanger as set forth in claim 7, in which said rods has an opening drilled and tapped therein to receive a mounting screw or bolt.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A heat exchanger as set forth in claim 7, in which said rod or tube has a through-hole to receive a through-bolt therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A heat exchanger as set forth in claim 7, in which said rod or tube is formed of a metal that is brazed integral with said fluid conduits in the brazine cycle for the heat exchanger.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
A heat exchanger as set forth in claim 7, in which said rod or tube is formed of a plastic that is adhesively joined in the fluid conduits after the bonding cycle for the heat exchanger.
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