US 12,434,845 B2
Modular heat exchanger systems
Ralph E. Chestine, Monroe, WA (US)
Assigned to The Boeing Company, Alexandria, VA (US)
Filed by THE BOEING COMPANY, Arlington, VA (US)
Filed on Feb. 16, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/169,910.
Prior Publication US 2024/0278921 A1, Aug. 22, 2024
Int. Cl. B64D 13/08 (2006.01); B64D 13/06 (2006.01)
CPC B64D 13/08 (2013.01) [B64D 2013/0618 (2013.01); B64D 2013/0651 (2013.01); B64D 2013/0674 (2013.01)] 21 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A heat exchanger system, comprising:
a securing frame;
a heat transfer core removably secured to the securing frame, wherein the heat transfer core comprises heat transfer panels removably coupled to the securing frame, wherein a size and shape of the heat transfer core is selectively changeable, and wherein each of the heat transfer panels comprises:
fluid passages in fluid communication to form a fluid circuit that extends between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; and
heat transfer fins separated by fluid channels; and
one or more filter screens secured to the securing frame at one or both of an inlet end or an outlet end, wherein the heat transfer core is disposed between the inlet end and the outlet end.