US4744505A
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Method of making a heat exchanger
Assignee: Transpro Inc
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Filing: 1986-05-13
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Granted: 1988-05-17
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Expires: 2006-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A new and improved automotive heat exchanger and a method of assembling tubes in a header of a heat exchanger comprising, shaping the ends of non-circular cross section tubes into a substantially circular cross section, forming collared openings of substantially circular cross section in a header wall, inserting the tube ends into the openings, welding the tube ends to the collars, and bonding the tubes to the header wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald C. Calleson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:22
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23P; B23P15/00; B23P15/26; B21; B21D; B21D39/00; B21D39/06; B21D53/00; B21D53/02; B21D53/08; B23K; B23K1/00; B23K1/0008; B23K1/0012; F; F16; F16B; F16B11/00; F16B11/006; F16B11/008; F28; F28F; F28F9/00; F28F9/02; F28F9/04; F28F9/16; F28F9/162; F28F9/18; F28F9/182; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/4935; Y10T29/49373; Y10T29/49375
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A method of affixing tubes of non-circular cross section to a wall of a header in a heat exchanger, wherein the wall has a inner, liquid facing, side and an outer air facing side, comprising: a. forming a plurality of collars in the header wall, each of said collars having an opening of substantially circular cross section, each of said collars projecting inwardly toward said liquid facing side; b. shaping the ends of each of the tubes into a substantially circular cross section corresponding to a diameter which is slightly smaller than that of said collar opening; c. inserting each of said tube ends into said collar openings so that the end portions of each tube extend through each collar opening; d. thereafter expanding the outermost portion of said tube ends to create a tight fit between the end of the collar opening and the expanded portion of the tube end while leaving an annular opening between the body of the collar and the unexpanded remainder of the circular portion of said tube within said collar; e. welding said expanded tube portions to the ends of said collars; and f. bonding the tubes to the header by flowing a bonding material into said annular openings between the tube and the collar body.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
212 words
A method of affixing tubes of non-circular cross section to a wall of a header in a heat exchanger, wherein the wall has a inner, liquid facing, side and an outer air facing side, comprising: a. forming a plurality of collars in the header wall, each of said collars having an opening of substantially circular cross section, each of said collars projecting inwardly toward said liquid facing side; b. shaping the ends of each of the tubes into a substantially circular cross section corresponding to a diameter which is slightly smaller than that of said collar opening; c. inserting each of said tube ends into said collar openings so that the end portions of each tube extend through each collar opening; d. thereafter expanding the outermost portion of said tube ends to create a tight fit between the end of the collar opening and the expanded portion of the tube end while leaving an annular opening between the body of the collar and the unexpanded remainder of the circular portion of said tube within said collar; e. welding said expanded tube portions to the ends of said collars; and f. bonding the tubes to the header by flowing a bonding material into said annular openings between the tube and the collar body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said bonding material is selected from the group consisting of brazing rings, solder, solder rings, brazing foil, solder foil, and an adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
77 words
The method of claim 2 wherein step (f) comprises: (i) positioning the bonding material on the air facing side of the header wall adjacent to the annular openings between the body of the collar and the circular portion of said tube; (ii) heating said bonding material so as to cause it to flow into said annular openings; and (iii) allowing the bonding material to solidify and form a columnar bond between the collar bodies and the tubes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
The method of claim 1 wherein step [f]comprises: (i) positioning the bonding material adjacent to the annular openings between the body of the collar and the circular portion of said tube; (ii) heating said bonding material so as to cause it to flow into said annular openings; and (iii) allowing the bonding material to solidify and form a columnar bond between the collar bodies and the tubes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 wherein in step (c) said tube ends are inserted into said collar openings so that the end portions of each tube and each collar are substantially coplanar.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
246 words
A method of affixing tubes of non-circular cross section to a wall of a header in a heat exchanger, wherein the wall has an inner, liquid facing, side and an outer air, facing, side, comprising: a. forming a plurality of collars in the header wall, each of said collars having an opening of substantially circular cross section, each of said collars projecting inwardly toward said liquid facing side; b. assembling heat transfer fins to the said tubes; c. shaping the ends of each of the tubes into substantially circular cross section corresponding to a diameter which is slightly smaller than that of said collar opening; d. positioning bonding material selected from the group consisting of brazing rings, solder rings, brazing foil, and solder foil about the circular end of each tube; e. inserting each of said tube ends into said collar openings so that the end portions of each tube extends through each collar opening; f. thereafter expanding the outermost portion of said tube ends to create a tight fit between the end of a collar opening and the expanded portion of the tube end while leaving an annular opening between the body of the collar and the unexpanded remainder of the circular portion of said tube within said collar; g. welding said expanded tube portions to the ends of said collars; and h. bonding the tubes to the header by flowing a bonding material into said annular openings between the tube and the collar body.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
246 words
A method of affixing tubes of non-circular cross section to a wall of a header in a heat exchanger, wherein the wall has an inner, liquid facing, side and an outer air, facing, side, comprising: a. forming a plurality of collars in the header wall, each of said collars having an opening of substantially circular cross section, each of said collars projecting inwardly toward said liquid facing side; b. assembling heat transfer fins to the said tubes; c. shaping the ends of each of the tubes into substantially circular cross section corresponding to a diameter which is slightly smaller than that of said collar opening; d. positioning bonding material selected from the group consisting of brazing rings, solder rings, brazing foil, and solder foil about the circular end of each tube; e. inserting each of said tube ends into said collar openings so that the end portions of each tube extends through each collar opening; f. thereafter expanding the outermost portion of said tube ends to create a tight fit between the end of a collar opening and the expanded portion of the tube end while leaving an annular opening between the body of the collar and the unexpanded remainder of the circular portion of said tube within said collar; g. welding said expanded tube portions to the ends of said collars; and h. bonding the tubes to the header by flowing a bonding material into said annular openings between the tube and the collar body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
The method of claim 6 wherein step [h]comprises: (i) positioning the bonding material adjacent to the annular openings between the body of the collar and the circular portion of said tube; (ii) heating said bonding material so as to cause it to flow into said annular openings; and (iii) allowing the bonding material to solidify and form a columnar bond between the collar bodies and the tubes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 6 wherein in step (c) said tube ends are inserted into said collar openings so that the end portions of each tube and each collar are substantially coplanar.
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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) | 1991-05-17 | 1991-11-16 | 1992-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-17 | 1995-11-16 | 1996-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-17 | 1999-11-16 | 2000-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |