Naveen N Bhojraj

US Patent:

20070204981, Sep 6, 2007

Filed:

Mar 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/366166

Inventors:

Terry Barnes - Jackson MS, US
Naveen Bhojraj - Sylvania OH, US

International Classification:

F28F 9/02

US Classification:

165173000, 165174000, 029890052

Abstract:

Modular manifolds for heat exchangers are disclosed with a primary tube disposed alongside a heat exchanger with a port disposed adjacent to ports of the heat exchanger. A manifold block is provided with a port mounted to the primary tube for fluid communication with the primary tube. The manifold block includes a plurality of back extruded ports for direct communication with the ports of the heat exchanger. Additionally, a method is disclosed for manufacturing a modular manifold for heat exchangers.

US Patent:

20070204982, Sep 6, 2007

Filed:

Mar 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/366325

Inventors:

Terry Barnes - Jackson MS, US
Naveen Bhojraj - Sylvania OH, US
Cowley Phillips - Brandon MS, US

International Classification:

F28F 9/04

US Classification:

165173000, 165178000, 029890052

Abstract:

Manifolds and manifold connections for heat exchangers are disclosed. One embodiment includes an elongate tubular body with a central cavity. The body has an elongate retainer formed therealong. An attachment member is received by the retainer and an insert is retained between the tubular body and the attachment. The insert is formed from a material having a melting temperature less than that of the tubular body and the attachment member. The manifold may be heated to a temperature greater than the melting temperature of the insert material and subsequently cooled so that the insert joins the attachment member to the body.