Patent ID: 6962194
Filing Date: 2005-11-08
Classification: B23K,F28D,F28F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A plate pair for use in a heat exchanger, said plate pair comprising: a first plate having a first substantially planar central portion surrounded by a first peripheral edge portion, the peripheral edge portion including a substantially planar peripheral flange section having a first opening formed therein; a second plate having a second substantially planar central portion spaced-apart from said first central portion and surrounded by a second peripheral edge portion having a second opening formed therein, one of the first and second openings being larger than the other of the first and second openings; and braze material securing the peripheral flange section to the second peripheral edge portion of the second plate with the first and second openings in substantial alignment with each other, wherein the substantially aligned first and second openings form a mounting opening for receiving a fastener for mounting said heat exchanger.