Donald W Mathews

US Patent:

7188661, Mar 13, 2007

Filed:

Nov 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/904497

Inventors:

Donald W. Mathews - Georgiana AL, US
John D. Lamberth - Montgomery AL, US

Assignee:

ThermaMasters, LLC - Wetumpka AL

International Classification:

H05K 7/20

US Classification:

165 803, 361704, 2989003

Abstract:

A method and assembly that makes use of an adhesive to form a joint structure between two members, such as two heat transfer components. A first member has a slot in a surface thereof, while the second member has an edge received in the slot of the first member. One or both of the first and second members has one or more features that force the edge of the second member away from the first surface of the slot and into contact with the second surface of the slot during insertion of the edge into the slot. An adhesive within the slot bonds the second member to the first member.

US Patent:

51254549, Jun 30, 1992

Filed:

Aug 27, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/750198

Inventors:

Harvey Creamer - Montgomery AL
Donald W. Mathews - Georgiana AL
Peter M. Watson - Montgomery AL
Lionel J. LeJeune - Wetumpka AL

Assignee:

Thermal Components, Inc. - Montgomery AL

International Classification:

F28F 902

US Classification:

165173

Abstract:

A manifold assembly for use with heat exchangers comprises a unitary tank having a semicircular cross-section and a unitary header plate which also has a semi-circular cross-section, the outer diameter of the tank being substantially equal to the inner diameter of the header plate to allow the tank to be inserted into the header plate. A plurality of transverse tube holes are formed through the header plate along its longitudinal center line for receiving the tubes of the condenser or evaporator. A flange or lip is formed around the tube holes to provide both a tube lead-in and a joint filleting pocket. A plurality of opposed transverse slots are formed through the tank and header plate along their longitudinal center lines to receive baffles therein for locking the tank and header plate together during assembly and for adjusting the flow pattern during use. The baffles are configured to engage the inner walls and sides of the slots. The tank, header plate, and baffles are formed of aluminum and aluminum alloy materials suitable for furnace brazing.