Abstract: A heat exchanger tube for an automobile cooling system comprising a first end, a second end and a wall formed from a unitary sheet of formable material. The wall has an outer surface and an inner surface and includes a first side and a second side spaced apart and parallel to one another extending longitudinally between the first end and the second end, a first distal end, a second distal end, a first edge, a second edge, a first partition, a second partition and a compound partition extending between the first and second sides longitudinally between the first and second ends and defining four fluid channels extending longitudinally between the first and second ends.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a pair of manifolds each extending between manifold ends and defining a plurality of slits disposed in a plurality of parallel slit rows and each slit having a center axis. The center axes of the slits in each of the slit rows are aligned in a row plane. Reinforcement members extend between reinforcement ends each of which have at least one tab for connection thereof to one of the manifold ends. Each of the manifolds has at least one retainer for clamping one of the reinforcement members thereto. Each of the tabs include at least one connector extending toward the adjacent manifold end. One of the connectors is centered on each of the row planes to define row isolating openings between adjacent connectors to isolate each of the row planes from differential forces of adjacent row planes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger mounting bracket which has a first member with a retaining channel and a second member with a retaining lug. The retaining channel of the first member retains the retaining lug of the second member at an initial mounting position, with a predetermined retaining force, by way of at least a formation on the first member. The retaining channel and lug are releaseable from one another when a force greater than or equal to the predetermined retaining force is applied between the first and second members. A heat exchanger mounting bracket is also provided where a body member is provided with a longitudinal slot toward one end for locating a portion (P) of a heat exchanger, and a pivotal arrangement toward the other end. The pivotal arrangement and longitudinal slot allow displacement of the portion (P) of the heat exchanger from a fore to an aft position upon application of an impact force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger mounting bracket which has a first member with a retaining channel and a second member with a retaining lug. The retaining channel of the first member retains the retaining lug of the second member at an initial mounting position, with a predetermined retaining force, by way of at least a formation on the first member. The retaining channel and lug are releaseable from one another when a force greater than or equal to the predetermined retaining force is applied between the first and second members. A heat exchanger mounting bracket is also provided where a body member is provided with a longitudinal slot toward one end for locating a portion (P) of a heat exchanger, and a pivotal arrangement toward the other end. The pivotal arrangement and longitudinal slot allow displacement of the portion (P) of the heat exchanger from a fore to an aft position upon application of an impact force.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is employed for packaging an electrical component within the connector housing. The connector housing is substantially closed with an opening for receiving a mating connector along a predetermined line of insertion. First and second conductor elements are retained within the housing in spaced apart relationship. Each conductor element defines an electrical contact, which extends substantially parallel to the line of insertion for engaging mating contacts carried by the mating connector. One or more of the conductor elements define a terminal for receiving a lead from an associated electrical component. The lead receiving terminal is accessible through the housing opening. Means are provided for guiding and positioning the electrical component during the insertion process.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a connecting block and mating adapter for attaching an automotive refrigerant line to a condenser tank. A port/passageway is provided within the connecting block to receive a nipple on the adapter for communicating fluid from the refrigerant line to the condenser tank. The connecting block is securely welded or brazed to the side wall of the condenser tank providing a secure, leak-proof joint. A retaining bolt securely maintains the connection of the adapter to the connecting block.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting an automotive condenser to a radiator includes a lower boss having a pair of resilient compression fingers integrally molded on each of the radiator end tanks. An upper boss is also provided. A strip bracket is vertically mounted to the condenser end tanks to mate with the bosses. A mounting blade is defined by a depending wing hook on the bracket mating snugly within the grip of the compression fingers of the lower boss to form an adjustable slip mount. The depending hook projects out and extends downwardly at substantially 90.degree. to captively engage the outer edges of the compression fingers, thus firmly securing the lower portion of the condenser to the radiator. A screw fastener is inserted through a wing tab mating with the upper boss and secured to a J-nut that is clipped to a support plate of the upper boss to complete the assembly.