Patent ID: 7343966
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: F28D,F28F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A manifold for a heat exchanger comprising: a central portion having a plurality of mating tubular members for connection to tubes of a heat exchanger; a plurality of folds disposed between said mating tubular members to form a first channel and a second channel below a plane of said central portion and a central fold above the plane of said central portion; a first extension member extending from a first side edge of said central portion; a second extension member extending from a second side edge of said central portion and opposing said first extension member; and a first free end of said first extension member and a second free end of said second extension member being disposed in said first channel and said second channel, respectively, and secured to said central fold to define a first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit.