Patent ID: 6112403
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: F28D,Y10T

Abstract:
A fixture forming a cell, said cell being made of a plurality of components, said cell being use to form a circular recuperator, said fixture comprising:a base defining a sliding surface, said base having an end having an abutting end member attached thereto;a clamping device being movably attached to said sliding surface and being in contacting relationship with at least a portion of said plurality of components;a first force applying device operatively moving said clamping device between an open position and a closed position;a forming member being movably attached to said sliding surface;a forming block being movably attached to said forming member and being in contacting relationship with at least a portion of said plurality of components; anda second force applying device operatively moving said forming member between an open position and a closed position and said forming block between an open position and a closed position and in said closed position, said forming block being in spaced relationship with said sliding surface of said base, and said plurality of components being formed into said cell.