HEAT EXCHANGER WITH DIMPLED MANIFOLD

摘要

A heat exchanger for containing pressurized refrigerant includes a manifold, a first opening, and a dimple. The manifold is configured to receive and fixedly attach a plurality of tubes. The manifold defines the first opening which is configured to receive a first tube. The manifold also defines the dimple which is located proximate to the first opening. The dimple is configured to reduce stress on the first tube imparted thereon by the manifold when the first tube is fixedly attached to the manifold. Multiple dimples may be distributed about the manifold to reduce stress imparted on each of the tubes by the manifold.

主权项

1. A heat exchanger for containing pressurized refrigerant, said heat exchanger comprising:
a manifold configured to receive and fixedly attach a plurality of tubes, wherein the manifold defines a first opening configured to receive a first tube, and a dimple located proximate to the first opening, wherein the dimple is configured to reduce stress on the first tube imparted thereon by the manifold when the first tube is fixedly attached to the manifold.