Heat Exchanger That Has A Mechanical Connection Between The Tank And The Base

Abstract

A heat exchanger for a motor vehicle is provided. This heat exchanger contains numerous flat tubes through which a first medium flows and around which a second medium flows, such that the two media exchange heat, at least one tank, at least one base, and a seal placed between the tank and the base, wherein the at least one tank has a flange, the at least one base has a circumferential rim, the rim and flange are mechanically connected to one another, and the at least one base has elongated holes for the ends of the tubes. An inner surface of the flange bears at least in part on two narrow sides of the holes, wherein the seal bears at least in part on the two narrow sides of the holes. The rim and the flange are mechanically connected to one another, preferably by means of crimping or folding.

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