摘要 |
A mounting bracket for mounting one end of a heat exchanger to a support member includes an interconnecting section adapted to extend substantially parallel to one end of the heat exchanger and to extend at a substantial angle to an attachment surface formed on the heat exchanger. The interconnecting section has two end portions located at opposite ends thereof and a separate, central portion located between the end portions. Also, at least one connecting portion fixedly joins the end portions to the central portion. At least one flange section is joined to the end portions and each flange section extends at a substantial angle to the end portions. Each is adapted for fixed connection to the attachment surface. The bracket also has a tab section connected to the central portion. The tab section can be connected to the support member and is spaced apart from the at least one connecting portion of the interconnecting section. The bracket accommodates thermal expansion of the heat exchanger during use thereof. In exemplary embodiments the bracket is made of a resilient metal such as aluminum and is integrally formed from a single plate member. |