18396560. HEAT EXCHANGER simplified abstract (LG Electronics Inc.)
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HEAT EXCHANGER
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HEAT EXCHANGER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18396560 titled 'HEAT EXCHANGER
The abstract describes a heat exchanger with fin tubes and headers for refrigerant flow.
- The heat exchanger has fin tubes with refrigerant channels and header holes.
- Each fin tube has a header collar that protrudes from the header hole.
- The headers communicate with the refrigerant channels of the fin tubes.
- The header collars of adjacent fin tubes are inserted into each other's header holes.
- The design allows for efficient refrigerant flow and heat exchange.
Potential Applications: - Air conditioning systems - Refrigeration units - Heat pumps
Problems Solved: - Improved heat transfer efficiency - Enhanced refrigerant flow control
Benefits: - Increased energy efficiency - Reduced operating costs - Enhanced system performance
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Heat Exchanger Technology for HVAC Systems" This technology can be used in various commercial HVAC systems, leading to improved energy efficiency and cost savings for businesses in the heating and cooling industry.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the design of the heat exchanger improve refrigerant flow efficiency? 2. What are the potential cost savings for businesses implementing this heat exchanger technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
A heat exchanger of the present disclosure includes a plurality of fin tubes; in which refrigerant channels through which refrigerant flows are formed and which are arranged to be spaced apart in one direction; and a pair of headers configured to communicate with the refrigerant channels of the fin tubes, wherein each of the fin tubes of the plurality of fin tubes includes refrigerant channels through which a refrigerant can flow, a header hole through which the refrigerant can flows, and a header collar protruding in one direction from an edge of the header hole, wherein the one header collar of a respective fin tube of the plurality of fin tubes is inserted into another the header hole of the adjacent fin tube to the one respective fin tube, and wherein the pair of headers are configured to communicate with the refrigerant channels of the fin tubes.
