Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Mahle International Gmbh

Robert Charles Gmerek

Karl Paul Kroetsch

Frank Joseph Leitch

Brian J Coyle

Michael Czajkowski

Robert C Thompson

Steve C Brick

Brian M Hartman

Jamil Ben Hamida

Slawomir Kedziora

Ben V Koss

Michael J Pachucinski

Frank J Leitsch

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.

Heat exchanger mounting bracket

A combination heat exchanger comprising of a heat exchange core having a plurality tubes, wherein the core having at least one core end; an end tank having two side walls and two end walls, two bulkheads the cavity defining a least a first chamber, a second chamber, and a third chamber, a perimeter edge defined by exterior edges of said side walls, exterior edges of said two end walls, and exterior edges of said two bulkheads; a header plate engaged between said end tank and said core end; and a gasket between said perimeter edge and contact surface of said header plate, wherein the compression ratio of the gasket is varied along the contact surfaces of the perimeter edge and contact surface of the end plate.

Combination heat exchanger having an improved end tank assembly

A heat exchanger assembly includes hollow reinforcing members that define openings for receiving supports therein. An end cap is disposed in each open end of cylindrical header tanks and each of the header tanks includes a tubeless length (X) extending inwardly a predetermined distance from each end cap. An inlet and an outlet are disposed in a tubeless length (X). The ends of the reinforcing members extending over the tubeless lengths (X) of the header tanks which include a slot outside each end cap with a tab extending from each end of reinforcing members and into the adjacent slot. All of the components are brazed together in one operation.

One-shot brazed aftercooler with hollow beam reinforced mounting feature

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.

Electrical connector and component packaging assembly

A canister is attached to a header tank and includes an upper inlet and a lower outlet. Before end cap is brazed to close the bottom of canister, a tube of desiccant material is installed into the canister by a standoff. The standoff includes a disk shaped base and narrow central post which is comparable in length to the height of the inlet above the lower end cap. This is followed by inserting a spur of a higher melting temperature into the canister into a position and extending radially from the post and into an interference fit with the interior wall of the canister that is tighter than the interference fit between the base and the canister.

Standoff for desiccant in condenser reservoir of automotive air conditioning system

A heat exchanger ( ) having a heat exchanger drain assembly ( ) comprising a manifold ( ) for storing fluid. A drain port ( ) is integrally formed with the manifold ( ) and is in selective fluid communication with the reservoir ( ) for selectively draining the fluid from the manifold ( ). A plug ( ) is disposed within the drain port ( ) for preventing fluid from draining from the manifold ( ). The plug ( ) is removable from the drain port (( ) for allowing fluid to drain from the manifold ( ). A frangible wall ( ) is formed between the drain port ( ) and the reservoir ( ) to close the drain port ( ) and create a non-functional drain port ( ), thereby preventing fluid communication between the drain port ( ) and the reservoir ( ). The frangible wall ( ) is fracturable to provide the fluid communication between the drain port ( ) and the reservoir ( ) for draining the fluid from the tank ( ).

Heat exchanger drain assembly having a frangible wall

A condenser (,) with a return header tank (,) has a receiver or reservoir canister (,) physically attached along side the return header tank (,), and open thereto through a discrete upper inlet (,) and lower outlet (,). The bottom of canister (,) is closed by an end cap (,) that is, preferably, welded or brazed in place. Before end cap (,) is attached, a tube of desiccant material (,) is installed and located within canister (,) by a standoff (,) comprised of a tight fitting, notched, disk shaped base (,) and narrow central post (,) which is comparable in length to the height of the inlet (,) above the lower end cap (,). The tight fit allows the tube (,) to be inserted up into the canister (,), well away from the bottom of canister (,) and free of heat damage as the end cap (,) is attached. Later, in operation, the central post (,) keeps the tube (,) located clear of the inlet (,) and outlet (,).

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Robert Charles Gmerek