Abstract: A header/manifold construction (14) is adapted to receive a plurality of flattened tube ends (42) in a heat exchanger (10) having a plurality of flattened tubes (12). The header/manifold construction (14) includes first and second pieces (20, 22) extending along a longitudinal axis (24). The first piece (20) has a C-shaped transverse cross defined by an elongate opening (44) extending along the longitudinal axis (24), with a plurality of tube slots (40) spaced along the axis (24) opposite from the opening (44). The second piece (22) has a T-shaped transverse cross section with two side legs (48, 50) extending from opposite sides of a center leg (46), with the legs (46, 48, 50) being bonded to surfaces of the first piece (20).

Abstract: A removal device (1) is provided for the desiccant of the refrigerant of an air conditioner for vehicles, which is arranged in a receiver (4) connected to one manifold (2) of an integrated condenser/receiver unit (3) of the air conditioner and is fastened with one end (5) to a closure cover (6) of the receiver (4), the receiver (4) being connected via inflow and outflow openings (8, 9) in its wall (12) to the manifold (2). A receiving space for the desiccant is formed between the removal device (1) and the wall of the receiver (4) opposite the inflow and outflow openings. The removal device (1) has an impact wall (20) in the area of the inflow opening (8). The removal device (1) is formed as a rod (50) from the impact wall (20) to roughly the closure cover (6) designed as a plug (60) so that the wall of the receiver (4) lying on the side of the inflow and outflow openings is available as a boundary of the receiving space for the desiccant.