18414060. 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 18414060 titled 'HEAT EXCHANGER
The abstract describes a heat exchanger with a heat transfer pipe for refrigerant and fins that allow air to pass through. The fins have a corrugated portion in a zigzag shape and a sheet portion around the through-hole.
- The heat exchanger includes a heat transfer pipe for guiding refrigerant.
- A plurality of fins are spaced apart to allow air to pass through in a first direction.
- Each fin has a through-hole for the heat transfer pipe to be installed.
- The fins have a corrugated portion in a zigzag shape and a sheet portion around the through-hole.
- The sheet portion is recessed from the corrugated portion and is parallel to the first direction.
- The sheet portion covers an area of 16% or more of one unit of the fin.
Potential Applications: - Air conditioning systems - Refrigeration units - Heat pump systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient heat transfer - Improved airflow - Enhanced cooling performance
Benefits: - Increased energy efficiency - Reduced operating costs - Enhanced durability
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Heat Exchanger Technology for HVAC Systems This technology can be used in various commercial HVAC systems to improve cooling efficiency and reduce energy consumption. It has applications in industries such as manufacturing, food processing, and data centers.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the corrugated portion of the fins improve heat transfer efficiency? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this heat exchanger technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
A heat exchanger includes: a heat transfer pipe to guide a refrigerant; and a plurality of fins spaced apart from each other to allow air to pass in a first direction, the plurality of fins each having a through-hole through which the heat transfer pipe is installed, each of the plurality of fins includes a corrugated portion formed in a zigzag shape proceeding in the first direction and a sheet portion recessed from the corrugated portion around the through-hole to be parallel with the first direction, and an area of the sheet portion corresponds to 16% or more of an area of one unit among a plurality of units of the fin.
