HEAT EXCHANGER AND AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

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HEAT EXCHANGER AND AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240240869 titled 'HEAT EXCHANGER AND AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

The patent application describes a heat exchanger with plate-shaped fins, heat transfer tubes, and a support plate at the end of the fin group. The heat transfer tubes penetrate the support plate, allowing the heat medium flowing through them to exchange heat with air. Protrusions on the end portions of the heat transfer tubes extend from the support plate, with different connections to adjacent protrusions.

The heat exchanger includes plate-shaped fins and heat transfer tubes for efficient heat exchange.
The support plate at the end of the fin group provides structural stability.
Protrusions on the heat transfer tubes extend from the support plate, enhancing heat transfer efficiency.
The protrusions have different connections to adjacent flow path pipes, optimizing heat exchange.
The design ensures a shorter distance from the tip end of the second protrusion to the support plate compared to the first protrusion, improving heat transfer performance.

Potential Applications: - HVAC systems - Industrial heat exchangers - Automotive cooling systems

Problems Solved: - Enhanced heat transfer efficiency - Structural stability - Optimized heat exchange performance

Benefits: - Improved heat transfer efficiency - Energy savings - Enhanced system performance

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Heat Exchanger Technology for Efficient Cooling Systems This technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as HVAC systems, industrial heat exchangers, and automotive cooling systems. The efficiency and performance improvements offered by this heat exchanger design can lead to cost savings and enhanced system reliability in commercial settings.

Questions about Heat Exchanger Technology: 1. How does the design of the heat exchanger with protrusions improve heat transfer efficiency? The protrusions on the heat transfer tubes enhance heat exchange by optimizing the flow path and increasing surface area contact for improved heat transfer performance.

2. What are the potential applications of this advanced heat exchanger technology? This technology can be applied in HVAC systems, industrial heat exchangers, and automotive cooling systems to enhance heat transfer efficiency and system performance.

Original Abstract Submitted

a heat exchanger includes: a fin group including plate-shaped fins; heat transfer tubes penetrating the plate-shaped fins; and a support plate at an end of the fin group. the heat transfer tubes penetrate the support plate. the heat exchanger is configured to cause a heat medium flowing through the heat transfer tubes to exchange heat with air. end portions of the heat transfer tubes form protrusions protruding from the support plate. the protrusions include: a first protrusion connected to one of the protrusions adjacent to the first protrusion; and a second protrusion connected to a flow path pipe different from one of the protrusions adjacent to the second protrusion. a distance from a tip end of the second protrusion to the support plate is shorter than a distance from a tip end of the first protrusion to the support plate.