Abstract: A stamped manifold for a heat exchanger includes a central portion having a plurality of mating tubular members for connection to tubes of a heat exchanger. The manifold includes a plurality of folds disposed between the mating tubular members to form a pair of channels below a plane of the central portion and a central fold above the plane of the central portion. The manifold includes a first extension member extending from a side edge of the central portion and a second extension member extending from another side of the central portion and opposing the first extension member. The free ends of the first extension member and the second extension member are disposed in the pair of channels in contact with the central fold and secured in place to define a first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit.
Abstract: A stamped manifold for a heat exchanger includes a central portion having a plurality of mating tubular members for connection to tubes of a heat exchanger. The manifold includes a plurality of folds disposed between the mating tubular members to form a pair of channels below a plane of the central portion and a central fold above the plane of the central portion. The manifold includes a first extension member extending from a side edge of the central portion and a second extension member extending from another side of the central portion and opposing the first extension member. The free ends of the first extension member and the second extension member are disposed in the pair of channels in contact with the central fold and secured in place to define a first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit.
Abstract: A pin for a cooling system includes an inner layer formed of a first metal. The inner layer is hollow, and is coupled to a header of the cooling system. An outer layer is formed of a second metal, and the outer layer is coupled to the inner layer via a coupling material.
Abstract: A system to construct a manifold from an original material. A first progressive die implements a first set of stamping stages on the original material to generate a shaped material. A second die implements at least one of a second set of stamping stages on the shaped material to generate a finished manifold. The second die is physically separate from the first die.
Abstract: A pin for a cooling system includes an inner layer formed of a first metal. The inner layer is hollow, and is coupled to a header of the cooling system. An outer layer is formed of a second metal, and the outer layer is coupled to the inner layer via a coupling material.
Abstract: An automobile climate control system has a coolant dispersing device to allow coolant to flow. A heat exchanger cools the coolant. A manifold block allows the coolant to transfer between the coolant dispersing device and the heat exchanger. The manifold block is in communication with the heat exchanger and the coolant dispersing device. At least one separately formed clasp is fixedly mounted to the manifold block. The at least one clasp has separate legs to fixedly mount the at least one clasp to the heat exchanger. The at least one clasp has a first flange member. A first end of the first flange member is fixedly mounted to an aperture in the manifold block.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 12, 2002
Date of Patent:
September 21, 2004
Assignees:
Newfield Technology Corporation, Visteon Automotive Systems
Abstract: A system to construct a manifold from an original material. A first progressive die implements a first set of stamping stages on the original material to generate a shaped material. A second die implements at least one of a second set of stamping stages on the shaped material to generate a finished manifold. The second die is physically separate from the first die.
Abstract: An automobile climate control system having a liquid dispersing device to allow coolant to flow. The system also utilizes a heat exchanger to cool the liquid. A manifold block handles the transfer of coolant between the coolant dispersing device and the heat exchanger. The manifold block is in communication with the heat exchanger and the coolant dispersing device; and at least one clasp connects the manifold block to the heat exchanger. A fitting clasp made from the clad material couples the heat exchanger to the at least one clasp.