Mechanical connector for mechanically connecting tube plate and air box for intercooler of internal combustion engine of motor vehicle, has tube plate's edge region including continuous, linear edge strip above deformable tabs

摘要

The connector has a collecting box including a flange, which engages deformable tabs (6a, 6b) of an edge region (4a) of a rectangular tube plate (4) from behind. The edge region includes a continuous, linear edge strip (4b) above the deformable tabs. The edge region forms slots or windows (6), which are arranged below the edge strip. The flange includes continuous flange strips, where the edge strip comes into contact with the flange strips. Stiffening beads are formed between the slots or windows. Hooks are provided in the box.