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Heat exchanger having a distributer plate

  • US 20060236718A1
  • Filed: 04/22/2005
  • Published: 10/26/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/22/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A heat exchanger for a vehicle comprising:

  • a first header extending longitudinally to define a passageway;

    a second header defining a second passageway;

    a core having a set of flow tubes extending between the first and second headers; and

    a distributor plate extending longitudinally within the first header to divide the passageway into first and second chambers;

    wherein the distributor plate defines a collection area for collecting a liquid and defines an opening that fluidly connects the first and second chambers to each other, the opening defining a boundary of the collection area such that the liquid is substantially prevented from flowing through the opening until reaching the boundary of the collection area.

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