A processing method for a heat exchange assembly manufacturing device
By using clamping and pushing devices in the heat exchanger assembly manufacturing equipment to automate the installation of heat exchanger plates, the problem of low installation efficiency of heat exchanger plates has been solved, and the equipment structure has been made more compact and production efficiency has been improved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGSHAN OMS INDUSTRIAL CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention specifically relates to a processing method for heat exchange component manufacturing equipment. Background Technology
[0002] Refrigeration or heating equipment generally includes heat exchange components, which consist of heat exchange tubes and heat exchange fins mounted on the heat exchange tubes. During the manufacturing process of heat exchange components, multiple heat exchange fins need to be assembled and fixed onto the heat exchange tubes. (See attached diagram.) Figure 7 During the manufacturing process of the heat exchanger assembly, multiple heat exchange plates B need to be installed one by one onto the heat exchange tube A, ensuring that the heat exchange plates B are neatly arranged and securely connected to the heat exchange tube A, thus forming the heat exchanger assembly product. Since the heat exchange tube A is generally quite long, it must be fixed in place during processing without obstructing the insertion of the heat exchange plates B. This typically requires multiple clamping and fixing points on the heat exchange tube A, resulting in a complex equipment structure and low production efficiency. Furthermore, due to the length of the heat exchange tube A, moving the heat exchange plates B from one end to the other takes a considerable amount of time, becoming a bottleneck in the entire processing and hindering the improvement of production efficiency.
[0003] This invention was developed precisely because of the aforementioned shortcomings. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a processing method for heat exchange component manufacturing equipment that can improve production efficiency.
[0005] The invention is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] A processing method for a heat exchanger assembly manufacturing equipment, the heat exchanger assembly manufacturing equipment including a base, comprising the following steps:
[0007] A. The base is equipped with a first clamping device and a second clamping device. The heat exchange tube is placed between the first clamping device and the second clamping device. The first clamping device clamps the rear end of the heat exchange tube, and the second clamping device clamps the front end of the heat exchange tube.
[0008] B. The base is provided with a first pushing device that can clamp the mounting sleeve of the heat exchange plate and move in the front and back direction. A heat exchange plate is placed on the first pushing device, the first pushing device clamps the mounting sleeve of the heat exchange plate and then the heat exchange plate is put into the front end of the heat exchange tube.
[0009] C. The second clamping device is released, and the first pushing device moves backward. When the first pushing device moves from the front side of the second clamping device to the rear side of the second clamping device, the second clamping device re-clamps the heat exchange tube, and the first pushing device continues to move backward until the heat exchange plate is pushed to the middle of the heat exchange tube.
[0010] The processing method for heat exchange component manufacturing equipment as described above further includes the following steps after step C: D. A second pushing device is provided on the machine base, which can clamp the heat exchange tube and move in the front-back direction. The second pushing device moves to the front side of the heat exchange plate in step B and clamps the heat exchange tube. The second pushing device moves backward and moves the heat exchange plate to the rear half of the heat exchange tube.
[0011] In the processing method for heat exchanger assembly manufacturing equipment as described above, in step C, the first pushing device continues to move backward until the heat exchange plate is pushed to the intermediate position P1 between the front and rear ends of the heat exchange tube; after step D, the following steps are also included:
[0012] E. After the first pushing device is released, it moves to the front of the second clamping device, places the next heat exchange plate on the first pushing device, clamps the installation sleeve of the heat exchange plate, and then puts the heat exchange plate into the front end of the heat exchange tube.
[0013] F. The first pushing device moves backward. When the first pushing device moves from the front side of the second clamping device to the rear side of the second clamping device, the second clamping device re-clamps the heat exchange tube. The first pushing device continues to move backward until the heat exchange plate is pushed to the middle position P2 between the previous heat exchange plate and the front end of the heat exchange tube.
[0014] G. The second pushing device moves to the front of the heat exchange plate in step E and clamps the heat exchange tube. The second pushing device moves backward and moves the heat exchange plate to the front of the previous heat exchange plate.
[0015] H. Repeat steps E to G until all heat exchange fins are fitted onto the heat exchange tubes.
[0016] As described above, the processing method for heat exchange component manufacturing equipment includes a pressing device on the machine base that presses the mounting sleeve of the heat exchange fins onto the heat exchange tube.
[0017] In the processing method for heat exchange component manufacturing equipment as described above, in step D, after the second pushing device moves the heat exchange plate to the rear half of the heat exchange tube, the pressing device presses the mounting sleeve of the heat exchange plate onto the heat exchange tube.
[0018] In the processing method for heat exchange component manufacturing equipment as described above, in step G, after the second pushing device moves the heat exchange plate to the front side of the previous heat exchange plate, the pressing device presses the mounting sleeve of the heat exchange plate onto the heat exchange tube.
[0019] As described above, the processing method for heat exchange component manufacturing equipment includes a pressing device comprising two pressing components located on both sides of the heat exchange tube. Each pressing component includes a first sliding seat slidably connected to a base in a front-back direction. The base is also provided with a first driving member for pushing the first sliding seat to slide back and forth. The first sliding seat is slidably connected with a sliding block that can slide toward the heat exchange tube and a second driving member for pushing the sliding block to slide. The end of the sliding block is provided with a pressing part for pressing the mounting sleeve onto the heat exchange tube.
[0020] As described above, the processing method for heat exchange component manufacturing equipment includes a base equipped with a feeding device for conveying heat exchange plates to the front side of the heat exchange tube and aligning the mounting sleeve with the heat exchange tube.
[0021] As described above, the processing method for heat exchange component manufacturing equipment includes a feeding device comprising a rotating seat rotatably connected to a machine base. The rotating seat has a plurality of positioning post groups distributed circumferentially along the rotation axis. Each positioning post group includes at least one positioning post for insertion into the mounting sleeve of the heat exchange plate. The machine base is further provided with a third driving member for driving the rotating seat to rotate, thereby causing the positioning post to face upward or aligning the positioning post with the axial direction of the heat exchange tube.
[0022] Compared with existing technologies, the invention has the following advantages:
[0023] 1. The processing method of the present invention can realize the entire process from heat exchanger loading and heat exchanger inspection and screening, heat exchanger tube loading to the production of heat exchanger component products. It automates, speeds up, and accurately assembles heat exchanger components. The heat exchanger tube is clamped at both ends by a first clamping device and a second clamping device. Then, the heat exchanger mounting sleeve is clamped by a first pushing device and the heat exchanger is then inserted into the front end of the heat exchanger tube. At this time, the first pushing device supports the front end of the heat exchanger tube. The second clamping device is released so that the first pushing device continues to push the heat exchanger backward. Thus, only clamping and fixing points need to be set at both ends of the heat exchanger tube, making the equipment structure more compact. At the same time, no additional structure for positioning the heat exchanger tube is needed. The processing is completed in one go, improving production efficiency.
[0024] 2. In the processing method of the present invention, each time a heat exchanger is installed, the heat exchanger is first transported to the midpoint between the previous heat exchanger and the front end of the heat exchange tube by the first pushing device, that is, the middle position, and then the heat exchanger is transported backward to the set position by the second pushing device. This can greatly save the time spent transporting the heat exchanger, and ultimately shorten the duration of the entire process, further improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the heat exchange component manufacturing equipment of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the heat exchange component manufacturing equipment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the feeding device of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the heat exchange component manufacturing equipment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;
[0029] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the push clamp block of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the heat exchange component manufacturing equipment of the present invention. Figure 3 ;
[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the processing method of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0033] The orientations described in the invention specification, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "back," are based on the orientations in the accompanying drawings and are intended to facilitate the description of the relationships between the various components. They do not indicate the unique or absolute positional relationships between the various components, but are merely one embodiment of the invention and are not a limitation on its implementation.
[0034] like Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the heat exchange component consists of two heat exchange tubes A and multiple heat exchange plates B. Each heat exchange plate B has two mounting sleeves C corresponding to the heat exchange tubes A. The mounting sleeves C can be fitted onto the heat exchange tubes A. The heat exchange plates B are then installed onto the heat exchange tubes A one by one. Figure 7 As shown, the first heat exchanger plate B1, the second heat exchanger plate B2, the third heat exchanger plate B3, ..., the nth heat exchanger plate Bn are sequentially fitted onto the heat exchange tube A. Of course, the heat exchange assembly can also consist of one or more heat exchanger tubes A, simply by providing a corresponding number of mounting sleeves C on the heat exchanger plates B. Figure 1As shown, the equipment for manufacturing heat exchange components includes a base 1, on which are provided a first discharge device 1 for outputting heat exchange tube A, a first clamping device 2 for clamping the rear end of heat exchange tube A, a second clamping device 3 for clamping the front end of heat exchange tube A, a first pushing device 4 for clamping the mounting sleeves C of heat exchange plates B and inserting the heat exchange plates B one by one into the front end of heat exchange tube A, a second pushing device 5 for pushing the heat exchange plates B located in the middle of heat exchange tube A to the rear half of heat exchange tube A, a pressing device 6 for pressing the mounting sleeves C of each heat exchange plate B onto heat exchange tube A to form a product, and a feeding device 7 for conveying heat exchange plates B to the front side of heat exchange tube A and aligning the mounting sleeves C with heat exchange tube A. Its working steps include:
[0035] A. The base 1 is provided with a first clamping device 2 and a second clamping device 3. The heat exchange tube A is placed between the first clamping device 2 and the second clamping device 3. The first clamping device 2 clamps the rear end of the heat exchange tube A, and the second clamping device 3 clamps the front end of the heat exchange tube A.
[0036] B. The base 1 is provided with a first pushing device 4 that can clamp the mounting sleeve B2 of the heat exchange plate B and can move in the front and back direction. A heat exchange plate B is placed on the first pushing device 4, the first pushing device 4 clamps the mounting sleeve B2 of the heat exchange plate B, and then the heat exchange plate B is put into the front end of the heat exchange tube A, that is, the first heat exchange plate B1 is put into the front end of the heat exchange tube A.
[0037] C. The second clamping device 3 is released, and the first pushing device 4 moves backward. When the first pushing device 4 moves from the front side of the second clamping device 3 to the rear side of the second clamping device 3, the second clamping device 3 re-clamps the heat exchange tube A, and the first pushing device 4 continues to move backward until the first heat exchange plate B1 is pushed to the middle of the heat exchange tube A.
[0038] D. The base 1 is provided with a second pushing device 5 that can clamp the heat exchange tube A and move in the front-back direction. The second pushing device 5 moves to the front side of the heat exchange plate B in step B and clamps the heat exchange tube A. The second pushing device 5 moves backward and moves the first heat exchange plate B1 to the rear half of the heat exchange tube A.
[0039] E. After the first pushing device 4 is released, it moves to the front of the second clamping device 3 and places the next heat exchange plate B on the first pushing device 4. The first pushing device 4 clamps the installation sleeve C of the heat exchange plate B and then puts the heat exchange plate B into the front end of the heat exchange tube A, that is, puts the second heat exchange plate B2 into the front end of the heat exchange tube A.
[0040] F. The first pushing device 4 moves backward. After the first pushing device 4 moves from the front side of the second clamping device 3 to the rear side of the second clamping device 3, the second clamping device 3 re-clamps the heat exchange tube A. The first pushing device 4 continues to move backward until the heat exchange plate B is pushed to the middle position P2 between the previous heat exchange plate B and the front end of the heat exchange tube A, that is, the second heat exchange plate B2 is pushed to the middle position P2 between the first heat exchange plate B1 and the front end of the heat exchange tube A.
[0041] G. The second pushing device 5 moves to the front of the heat exchange plate B in step E and clamps the heat exchange tube A. The second pushing device 5 moves backward and moves the heat exchange plate B to the front of the previous heat exchange plate B, that is, the second heat exchange plate B2 moves to the front of the first heat exchange plate B1. The heat exchange plates B1 and B2 can be kept at a preset distance by a preset spacing, so that each two adjacent heat exchange plates B maintain a certain distance or each two adjacent heat exchange plates B are close to each other or connected to each other. The connection of two adjacent heat exchange plates B to each other means that their mounting sleeves C are inserted and fitted together end to end. In this step, it is only necessary to set the program so that the first pushing device 4 and the second pushing device 5 run to the predetermined stroke.
[0042] H. Repeat steps E to G, that is, the first pushing device 4 continues to transport the third heat exchange plate B3 to the middle position P3 between the second heat exchange plate B2 and the front end of the heat exchange tube A. Then the second pushing device 5 transports the heat exchange plate B3 to the front side of the heat exchange plate B2, and so on until the heat exchange plate Bn is fitted onto the heat exchange tube A, that is, all the heat exchange plates B are fitted onto the heat exchange tube A.
[0043] In this embodiment, steps A to C are sufficient; that is, the heat exchange plates B are sequentially inserted onto the heat exchange tube A using the first pushing device 4. The stacking of the heat exchange plates B will cause each subsequent heat exchange plate B to push against the previous one, until all heat exchange plates B are installed on the heat exchange tube A. Regarding how the first pushing device 4 is used for loading, the heat exchange plates B can be placed on the first pushing device 4 by a robotic arm or manually.
[0044] As a preferred solution, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the base 1 is equipped with a pressing device 6 that presses the mounting sleeve C of the heat exchange plate B onto the heat exchange tube A.
[0045] As one embodiment of the pressing device 6, such as Figure 5As shown, the pressing device 6 includes two pressing components 600 located on both sides of the heat exchange tube A. Each pressing component 600 includes a first sliding seat 61 slidably connected to the base 1 in the front-back direction. The base 1 is also provided with a first driving member 62 for pushing the first sliding seat 61 to slide back and forth. The first sliding seat 61 is slidably connected with a sliding block 63 that can slide toward the heat exchange tube A and a second driving member 64 for pushing the sliding block 63 to slide. The end of the sliding block 63 is provided with a pressing part 65 for pressing the mounting sleeve C onto the heat exchange tube A. The pressing part 65 is provided with two notches that match the heat exchange tube A. In this embodiment, the first driving member 62 and the second driving member 64 can be motors. The output shaft of the second driving member 64 is connected to an eccentrically set eccentric member 66. The eccentric member 66 is connected to a push plate 67. One end of the push plate 67 is rotatably connected to the eccentric member 66 and the other end is rotatably connected to the sliding block 63.
[0046] Thus, in step D, after the second pushing device 5 moves the heat exchange plate B to the rear half of the heat exchange tube A, the pressing device 6 presses the mounting sleeve C of the heat exchange plate B onto the heat exchange tube A; in step G, after the second pushing device 5 moves the heat exchange plate B to the front side of the previous heat exchange plate B, the pressing device 6 presses the mounting sleeve C of the heat exchange plate B onto the heat exchange tube A.
[0047] As a preferred embodiment of the feeding device 7, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the feeding device 7 includes a rotating seat 71 rotatably connected to the base 1. Several positioning post groups 700 are distributed circumferentially along the rotation axis on the rotating seat 71. Each positioning post group 700 includes at least one positioning post 701 for insertion into the mounting sleeve C of the heat exchanger plate B. Preferably, a shoulder can be provided on the positioning post 701 to position the heat exchanger plate B. The heat exchanger plate B can be installed on the positioning post 701 manually or by a robotic arm. In this embodiment, the heat exchange assembly includes two heat exchange tubes A, and each heat exchanger plate B is provided with two corresponding mounting sleeves C. Therefore, each group has two positioning posts 701 and two... The mounting sleeve C should correspond accordingly. If there is only one heat exchange tube A, then there is only one mounting sleeve C on the heat exchange plate B. In this case, the position of the heat exchange plate B can be adjusted manually or by a robotic arm. After the rotating seat 71 rotates relative to the base 1 by a preset angle, the positioning post 701 can be axially aligned with the heat exchange tube A. The base 1 is also provided with a third driving member 72 for driving the rotating seat 71 to rotate by a preset angle. In this way, the heat exchange plate B can be placed on the positioning post 701, and then the rotating seat 71 can be driven to rotate by the third driving member 72. By presetting the stroke of the third driving member 72, the rotating seat 71 can be rotated by a certain angle, and the positioning post 701 can be axially aligned with the heat exchange tube A. In this embodiment, the third driving member 72 can be a motor or a cylinder. The output shaft of the third driving member 72 is directly connected to the rotating seat 71, or the output shaft of the third driving member 72 is connected to the rotating seat 71 through a transmission structure such as a gear set or a pulley set. When the rotating seat 71 rotates relative to the base 1 so that the positioning column 701 faces upward, the heat exchange plate B can be placed on the positioning column 701 by a robot or manually.
[0048] As one embodiment of the second pushing device 5, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second pushing device 5 includes a second sliding seat 51 slidably connected to the base 1 in a rear-forward direction, and a fourth driving member 52 disposed on the base 1 for pushing the second sliding seat 51 to slide rear-forward. The second sliding seat 51 is provided with a fifth driving member 53, which is connected to two pushing clamps 54. The fifth driving member 53 can drive the two pushing clamps 54 to move closer together to clamp the heat exchange tube A, and drive the two pushing clamps 54 to move away from each other to move away from the heat exchange tube A. The fifth driving member 53 can be a general cylinder clamp, and the fourth driving member 52 can be a general motor. The output shaft of the fourth driving member 52 is connected to the second sliding seat 51 through a ball screw structure, so that the rotation of the output shaft of the fourth driving member 52 drives the ball screw to rotate, thereby driving the second sliding seat 51 to slide back and forth. Preferably, a slide rail can be provided between the second sliding seat 51 and the base 1. Similarly, the first pushing device 4 can be configured with the same structure as the second pushing device 5.
[0049] As a preferred option, such as Figure 5 As shown, the pushing clamp 54 includes a clamp base 541, on which a roller 542 is rotatably connected. When the two pushing clamps 54 approach each other, the roller 542 abuts against the heat exchange tube A, and the tangential direction of the roller 542 is consistent with the length direction of the heat exchange tube A. This ensures that when the two pushing clamps 54 are against the heat exchange tube A, it does not affect the forward and backward movement of the second pushing device 5. At the same time, when the second clamping device 3 is released, the pushing clamps 54 can clamp the heat exchange tube A, thus supporting the middle part of the heat exchange tube A. Preferably, the cylindrical surface of the roller 542 is provided with an annular groove 543 extending circumferentially.
[0050] In this embodiment, both the first clamping device 2 and the second clamping device 3 can be general cylinder clamps, which can be controlled to clamp or release by the air inlet pipe of the cylinder. Preferably, a notch matching the heat pipe A can be provided at the clamp. The first pushing device 4 can also be a general cylinder clamp, which can be controlled to clamp or release by the air inlet pipe of the cylinder. Preferably, a notch matching the mounting sleeve C of the heat pipe B can be provided at the clamp.
[0051] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention, and common knowledge regarding specific structures and characteristics is not elaborated upon here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of the present invention, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention. These modifications and improvements will not affect the effectiveness of the present invention or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.
Claims
1. A processing method for a heat exchange component manufacturing equipment, the heat exchange component manufacturing equipment comprising a base (1), characterized in that, The base (1) is provided with a feeding device (7) for conveying heat exchange plates (B) to the front side of heat exchange tube (A) and aligning the mounting sleeve (C) with the heat exchange tube (A). The feeding device (7) includes a rotating seat (71) rotatably connected to the base (1). The rotating seat (71) has a plurality of positioning column groups (700) distributed circumferentially along the rotation axis. Each positioning column group (700) includes at least one positioning column (701) for insertion into the mounting sleeve (C) of the heat exchange plate (B). The base (1) is also provided with a third driving member (72) for driving the rotating seat (71) to rotate so that the positioning column (701) faces upward or axially aligns the positioning column (701) with the heat exchange tube (A). The processing method includes the following steps: A. The base (1) is provided with a first clamping device (2) and a second clamping device (3). The heat exchange tube (A) is placed between the first clamping device (2) and the second clamping device (3). The first clamping device (2) clamps the rear end of the heat exchange tube (A) and the second clamping device (3) clamps the front end of the heat exchange tube (A). B. The base (1) is provided with an installation sleeve (C) that can clamp the heat exchange plate (B) and a first pushing device (4) that can move in the front and back direction. A heat exchange plate (B) is placed on the first pushing device (4), the first pushing device (4) clamps the installation sleeve (C) of the heat exchange plate (B), and then the heat exchange plate (B) is put into the front end of the heat exchange tube (A). C. The second clamping device (3) is released, and the first pushing device (4) moves backward. When the first pushing device (4) moves from the front side of the second clamping device (3) to the rear side of the second clamping device (3), the second clamping device (3) re-clamps the heat exchange tube (A), and the first pushing device (4) continues to move backward until the heat exchange plate (B) is pushed to the middle of the heat exchange tube (A). D. The base (1) is provided with a second pushing device (5) that can clamp the heat exchange tube (A) and move in the front and back direction. The second pushing device (5) moves to the front side of the heat exchange plate (B) in step B and clamps the heat exchange tube (A). The second pushing device (5) moves to the rear and moves the heat exchange plate (B) to the rear half of the heat exchange tube (A). The base (1) is provided with a pressing device (6) for pressing the mounting sleeve (C) of the heat exchange plate (B) onto the heat exchange tube (A). After the second pushing device (5) moves the heat exchange plate (B) to the rear half of the heat exchange tube (A), the pressing device (6) presses the mounting sleeve (C) of the heat exchange plate (B) onto the heat exchange tube (A). The pressing device (6) includes two pressing components (600) located on both sides of the heat exchange tube (A). The pressing component (600) includes a first sliding seat (61) slidably connected to the base (1) in the front-back direction. The base (1) is also provided with a first driving member (62) for pushing the first sliding seat (61) to slide back and forth. The first sliding seat (61) is slidably connected with a sliding block (63) that can slide toward the heat exchange tube (A) and a second driving member (64) for pushing the sliding block (63) to slide. The end of the sliding block (63) is provided with a pressing part (65) for pressing the mounting sleeve (C) onto the heat exchange tube (A).
2. The processing method for heat exchange component manufacturing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step C, the first pushing device (4) continues to move backward until it pushes the heat exchange plate (B) to the middle position P1 between the front end and the rear end of the heat exchange tube (A); The steps following step D are as follows: E. After the first pushing device (4) is released, it moves to the front of the second clamping device (3) and places the next heat exchange plate (B) on the first pushing device (4). The first pushing device (4) clamps the mounting sleeve (C) of the heat exchange plate (B) and then puts the heat exchange plate (B) into the front end of the heat exchange tube (A). F. The first pushing device (4) moves backward. When the first pushing device (4) moves from the front side of the second clamping device (3) to the rear side of the second clamping device (3), the second clamping device (3) re-clamps the heat exchange tube (A). The first pushing device (4) continues to move backward until the heat exchange plate (B) is pushed to the middle position P2 between the previous heat exchange plate (B) and the front end of the heat exchange tube (A). G. The second pushing device (5) moves to the front of the heat exchange plate (B) in step F and clamps the heat exchange tube (A). The second pushing device (5) moves backward and moves the heat exchange plate (B) to the front of the previous heat exchange plate (B). H. Repeat steps E to G until all heat exchange plates (B) are fitted onto the heat exchange tubes (A).
3. The processing method for heat exchange component manufacturing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: In step G, after the second pushing device (5) moves the heat exchange plate (B) to the front side of the previous heat exchange plate (B), the pressing device (6) presses the mounting sleeve (C) of the heat exchange plate (B) onto the heat exchange tube (A).