18247096. HEAT EXCHANGER AND REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
HEAT EXCHANGER AND REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Akira Yatsuyanagi of Tokyo (JP)
Tomohiko Takahashi of Tokyo (JP)
HEAT EXCHANGER AND REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18247096 titled 'HEAT EXCHANGER AND REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a heat exchanger that includes a fin and a heat transfer tube. The fin has a through hole, and the heat transfer tube is inserted into the through hole. The fin includes a planar portion, a first curved protruding portion, and a second protruding portion with an extending portion that overlaps the center of the through hole.
- The heat exchanger includes a fin and a heat transfer tube.
- The fin has a through hole, and the heat transfer tube is inserted into the through hole.
- The fin consists of a planar portion, a first curved protruding portion, and a second protruding portion.
- The first protruding portion is curved along the longitudinal direction.
- The second protruding portion has an extending portion that overlaps the center of the through hole in the widthwise direction.
Potential Applications
- HVAC systems
- Automotive cooling systems
- Industrial heat exchangers
Problems Solved
- Efficient heat transfer between fluids
- Compact design for space-constrained applications
- Improved thermal performance
Benefits
- Enhanced heat transfer efficiency
- Compact and space-saving design
- Improved overall system performance
Original Abstract Submitted
A heat exchanger includes: a fin extending in a widthwise direction along an air flow direction and extending in a longitudinal direction crossing the air flow direction; and a heat transfer tube passing through the fin. The fin has a through hole. The heat transfer tube is inserted into the through hole. Each fin includes a planar portion, and a first protruding portion and a second protruding portion protruding from the planar portion. The first protruding portion is curved along the longitudinal direction. The second protruding portion has an extending portion extending in the longitudinal direction. The extending portion is located to overlap a center of the through hole in the widthwise direction.