An elongate manifold construction (10) having an longitudinal axis (20) is provided for use in a heat exchanger (12) having a plurality of tubes (14). The manifold construction (10) includes an elongated tank piece (3 2) and an elongated header piece (34). A plurality of embossed beads (48) having openings (50) therein that are engaged by tabs (52) spaced along the longitudinal axis (20) to maintain the tank and header pieces (32, 34) in proper alignment with each other so as to obtain a suitable bond joint therebetween during a bonding operation.
申请公布号
EP1380806(A3)
申请公布日期
2006.06.14
申请号
EP20030014528
申请日期
2003.07.04
申请人
MODINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
发明人
DE KEUSTER, RICHARD MARK;PANDIT, NOORULHAQ;LIGHTNER, DONALD SCOTT;GABBEY, LAWRENCE WILLIAM;DA PRA, GREGORY MARK;LOGIC, JEFFREY ALAN;SHIELDS, THOMAS M.;TRAPP, RICHARD J.