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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 23, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 10, 2002
Andrea Parola, Chieri, IT;
Denso Thermal Systems Spa, Turin, IT;
Abstract
A method for fixing components to a pipe for circulation of a fluid forming part of a heat exchanger ( ), in particular a condenser of an air-conditioning system, the method envisaging at least one step of preliminary connection of at least one component ( ) to the pipe ( ), followed by a brazing process in order to obtain final connection of the component ( ) to the pipe ( ). According to the invention, in the course of said step of preliminary connection, the component ( ) is mechanically fixed to the pipe ( ) by means of at least one rivet ( ) and, following upon said brazing process, fluid-tight sealing is obtained between the component ( ), the pipe ( ) and the rivet ( ) by means of melting of surface material ( ).