Patent ID: 6199622
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: B60K,F28D,F28F

Abstract:
A connecting structure for connecting a radiator and a condenser, comprising:a bracket fixed to a tank of the condenser;a reinforcement member having a U-shaped cross section comprising a base portion disposed on a side of a core of the radiator and two generally parallel leg members extending outwardly from the base portion;a connecting member comprising:a spacer portion to be inserted into the reinforcement member;a holding portion being integrally formed with said spacer portion; anda notch being formed between said spacer portion and said holding portion,wherein one of the leg members of said reinforcement member and said bracket are inserted into said notch; anda clamping member for clamping said reinforcement member, said spacer portion, said bracket and said holding portion together, thereby connecting the radiator and the condenser;wherein a locking pawl is formed in said connecting member, and said locking pawl being adapted to be locked in a locking hole formed in said reinforcement member.