METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY HAVING A SHEET METAL DISTRIBUTOR/COLLECTOR TUBE

摘要

A heat exchanger assembly having a manifold, a partition member inserted into the interior cavity of the manifold through an open end such that the partition member cooperates with the interior surface of the manifold to partition the interior cavity into a manifold chamber and a distributor/collector chamber. The partition member and distributor/collector chamber functions together as a distributor/collector tube within the manifold. The partition member includes a plurality of orifices along a length of the partition member, two opposite facing flange portions along the length of the partition member, a bulkhead panel extending from an end of the partition member adjacent the open end of the manifold, and a spring locator tab panel extending from an end of the partition member opposite of the bulk head panel, wherein the spring locator tab panel is biased against the closed end.

主权项

1. A heat exchanger assembly comprising;
a manifold having an open end, a closed end opposite of said open end, and an interior surface defining an interior cavity; a end cap configured to seal said open end; a partition member defining a plurality of orifices along a length of said partition member; said partition member is configured to be inserted in said interior cavity through said open end such that said partition member abuts said interior surface and said closed end, thereby partitioning said interior cavity into a manifold chamber and a distributor/collector chamber.