Clamping Structure between Header and Side Plate of Automotive Heater Core

Abstract

This invention involves clinching tabs between the header and the side plate of an automotive heater core, which belongs to the field of auto parts technology. Said structure includes the headers ( 4 ) and the side plates ( 5 ), the characteristics of said structure are that there are clinching tabs ( 4.2 ) located at the center of the minor dimension of the headers ( 4 ) and the center of the ends of the side plates ( 5 ). Said clinching tabs ( 4.2 ) are clamped to the center of the ends of the side plates ( 5 ) to secure the side plates ( 5 ) and the header ( 4 ) of the automotive heater core. By using the clinching tabs, the connection between the side plates and headers is firmer and the overall angular rigidity of the automotive heater core is enhanced, thus the cooling fins are better protected from damage.

1 . A clamping structure between a header and a side plate of an automotive heater core comprising the headers, the side plates, each header has clinching tabs located at the center of the board for connecting with the side plates, the clinching tabs are clamped to the ends of the side plates.