Abstract: There is disclosed a cooling module for an automotive vehicle, comprising a condenser having a fluid manifold. The condenser includes at least one condenser end cap facing longitudinally outwards of the edge of the condenser for closing the aperture. The module further includes a radiator including at least one radiator end tank which includes a condenser mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is molded integrally to the radiator end tank and the condenser is mounted directly thereto.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 11, 1999
Date of Patent:
December 7, 1999
Assignee:
Ford Motor Company
Inventors:
Andrew Clifton, Benedict Capaldi, Ian White