EP0715553A1 - Valve, in particular expansion valve for refrigerating systems, and a method for the manufacture thereof - Google Patents

Valve, in particular expansion valve for refrigerating systems, and a method for the manufacture thereof

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EP0715553A1
EP0715553A1 EP94925359A EP94925359A EP0715553A1 EP 0715553 A1 EP0715553 A1 EP 0715553A1 EP 94925359 A EP94925359 A EP 94925359A EP 94925359 A EP94925359 A EP 94925359A EP 0715553 A1 EP0715553 A1 EP 0715553A1
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Anders Vestergaard
Jens Jorn Hansen
Henrik Thomas Denning
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
    • F25B41/00—Fluid-circulation arrangements
    • F25B41/30—Expansion means; Dispositions thereof
    • F25B41/31—Expansion valves
    • F25B41/33—Expansion valves with the valve member being actuated by the fluid pressure, e.g. by the pressure of the refrigerant
    • F25B41/335—Expansion valves with the valve member being actuated by the fluid pressure, e.g. by the pressure of the refrigerant via diaphragms

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  • Valve in particular expansion valve for refrigeration systems, and method for its production
  • the invention relates to a valve, in particular expansion valve for refrigeration systems, with a housing and at least one connecting piece, which are connected to one another by soldering, and to a method for its production.
  • the expansion valves on the market have a housing made of brass, into which connection pieces made of copper may be soldered. Such brass casings change color on the surface due to the so-called "patina”. This is undesirable in the food industry and for other applications. In addition, the visual impression suffers. For this reason it is known to provide the surface with a nickel layer. However, it is said that it can lead to health problems, namely to the very widespread nickel allergy. In addition, one carefully observes the heavy metals in the natural food chain, whereby nickel salts are suspected of being able to cause cancer.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a valve of the type described above, which is more suitable for practice. This object is achieved in that at least the housing and all sockets are deep-drawn parts made of stainless steel, which is so low in carbon that it is practically insensitive to intergranular corrosion despite the heat treatment during soldering.
  • Stainless steel as defined in DIN 17441, contains at least 12% chromium. It does not tend to discolour. It is environmentally friendly and does not give rise to health concerns. However, it is necessary to use a very low-carbon steel, because otherwise the heat treatment associated with the soldering process results in a sensitization (for example through the precipitation of chromium carbide) for the so-called intergranular corrosion that occurs in moist or steam-containing environments and finally the strength and tightness of the valve is affected. However, if you choose a low proportion of carbon, machining the steel becomes more difficult and more expensive than with larger amounts of carbon. For this reason, the housing and connector are designed as deep-drawn parts. Overall, this results in a valve (expansion valve, solenoid valve, non-return valve, etc.) that is not only suitable in refrigeration systems, but also in the food industry and under similar conditions of use.
  • a valve expansion valve, solenoid valve, non-return valve, etc.
  • the stainless steel can contain chromium and nickel and in particular can be a chromium-nickel-molybdenum steel.
  • Nickel improves the deep-drawing and soldering properties.
  • Molybdenum counteracts crevice and stress corrosion.
  • the above-mentioned chromium carbides are formed at temperatures between 500 ° and 900 ° C, the highest precipitation rate being between 600 ° and 700 ° C. How long it is allowed to work in these areas depends on the carbon content of the steel. In particular, it is recommended that the stainless steel contain less than 0.05% C. Then a soldering time of 6 to 7 minutes is permissible, as is typical for a soldering process between 600 ° and 700 ° C. However, if the soldering is carried out at higher temperatures and the critical temperature range is passed faster during cooling, somewhat higher C components, such as 0.055 or 0.06% C, can also be accepted. Overall, a stainless steel is recommended, which essentially has the following composition:
  • the stainless steel contains less than 0.05% C.
  • the housing it is possible for the housing to have an outer flange on the end face to which the bottom ring of a membrane box, which is also deformed without cutting, is soldered or attached by laser welding. In addition to the nozzles, other non-cutting parts can also be attached to the housing.
  • a copper-containing alloy and in particular a silver-containing copper solder known per se is recommended as the solder. You can therefore work with conventional soldering methods.
  • At least some deep-drawn parts have a copper layer. This improves the soldering behavior. It is also advantageous that the sockets have on their inside a copper layer extending to the free end. Such a copper layer provides a tight and firm connection, particularly when a copper pipe is connected. Relatively small layer thicknesses of the order of 10 to are sufficient
  • a method for producing a valve is characterized in that at least the housing and the at least one connecting piece made of flat boards, which consist of stainless, low-carbon steel, are deep-drawn and then soldered to one another. In mass production, the production of deep-drawn parts from such blanks is a particularly cheap manufacturing process.
  • Fig. 2 nozzle and copper pipe when assembling
  • Fig. 3 is a partial cross section through the membrane box.
  • the illustrated valve 1 is an expansion valve for a refrigeration system. It has a housing 2 with three nozzles, namely a nozzle 3 for the inflowing liquid refrigerant, a nozzle 4 for the outflowing vaporous refrigerant and a nozzle 5 for connecting a sensor line. All nozzles have an outer flange 6, 7 and 8, with which they are soldered over a large area on the outside of the housing.
  • One end of the housing 2 is closed by a membrane box 9, the bottom ring 10 of which is soldered to an outer flange 11 of the housing 2.
  • a cover plate 12 of the membrane box is connected to a sensor 14 via a capillary tube 13.
  • the membrane 15 is therefore from above under the evaporation pressure of the liquid in the sensor 14 and from below under the pressure of the refrigerant, which is detected on the nozzle 5, and a spring, not shown.
  • All parts of the valve l shown in FIG. 1. are made of stainless steel with such a low carbon content that there are practically no precipitates on the finished valve that could later lead to intergranular corrosion.
  • the housing 2 and the connecting pieces 3, 4 and 5 are formed as deep-drawn parts, while the base ring 10 and the cover 12 are stamped and stamped parts.
  • X2CrNiMo17132 which improves the deep-drawing and soldering properties due to its nickel content and counteracts crevice and stress corrosion due to the low carbon content in connection with the molybdenum content.
  • the C content is ⁇ 0.06%, preferably ⁇ 0.05%, in order not to trigger intercrystalline corrosion when soldering, that the chromium content is greater than 12%, in order to bring about rust and acid resistance, and that sufficient nickel content is provided to obtain a thermoformable material.
  • Fig. 2 it is shown using the example of the nozzle 4 that the inside of the nozzle 16 is provided with a solder layer 16 made of copper.
  • the material of the. Solder layer was already applied to the steel plate from which the sockets 3, 4 and 5 were deep drawn.
  • the starting point here can be a board with a small thickness, for example 0.75 mm, made of copper-plated stainless steel with a copper layer thickness of 10 to 100 ⁇ m.
  • the solder layer therefore extends from the free end of the socket to the side to be soldered flanges 6, 7 and 8. Soldering can be done in an oven at relatively high temperatures, for example at 1000 ° C. If a copper tube 17 is inserted into the socket 4 and soldered there, the solder layer 16 facilitates this process.
  • a conventional solder can be used, for example a copper solder mixed with 15% silver, as it is sold under the trade name Silfoss 15.
  • This solder melts at about 700 ° C. This temperature can be easily achieved with a welding torch at the free end of the respective nozzle. However, this temperature does not affect the heat-sensitive parts of the valve because the low thermal conductivity of the nozzle and the housing prevents this.
  • the membrane box 9 provided with its filling is extremely sensitive to temperature. Their limit temperature is only 100oC
  • the procedure is such that the deep-drawn housing 2 is connected to the base plate 10 and the three connecting pieces 3, 4 and 5 by soldering. Then the internals are introduced into the valve housing 2 and finally the membrane box 9 is completed by fitting the membrane and the cover 12 connected to the sensor 14 via the capillary tube 13. The heat-sensitive filler is then filled into the sensor system.
  • the valve is now ready for use. It is connected in place to the connecting pipes 17 by inserting them into the connecting pieces or by pushing them onto the connecting pipes and finally fixing them to them by soldering.
  • the internals can also be inserted into the housing 2 from below.
  • the nozzle 3 is then only attached to the housing 2. If the internals are sensitive to heat, the last part to be attached can also be fastened by a welding process that is less heat-intensive than a soldering process, for example by laser welding.

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Abstract

PCT No. PCT/DK94/00314 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 7, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 7, 1996 PCT Filed Aug. 22, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/05908 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 2, 1995In a valve, in particular an expansion valve for refrigeration systems, at least the housing (2) and all nozzles (3, 4, 5) are deep-drawn parts of stainless steel having a carbon content of less than 0.05%. These parts are joined to one another by soldering. The steel has such a low content of carbon that despite being subjected to the effects of heat during soldering, it is practically insensitive to intercrystalline corrosion. This produces a visually attractive valve that is not harmful to the environment.

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Ventil, insbesondere Expansionsventil für Kälteanlagen, und Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung  Valve, in particular expansion valve for refrigeration systems, and method for its production
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Ventil, insbesondere Expansionsventil für Kälteanlagen, mit einem Gehäuse und mindestens einem Stutzen, die durch Lötung miteinander verbunden sind, sowie auf ein Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung. The invention relates to a valve, in particular expansion valve for refrigeration systems, with a housing and at least one connecting piece, which are connected to one another by soldering, and to a method for its production.
Die auf dem Markt befindlichen Expansionsventile weisen ein Gehäuse aus Messing auf, in das gegebenenfalls Anschlußstutzen aus Kupfer eingelötet sind. Solche Messinggehäuse verfärben sich an der Oberfläche durch die sogenannte "Patina". Dies ist in der Lebensmittelindustrie und bei anderen Anwendungszwecken unerwünscht. Außerdem leidet der optische Eindruck. Aus diesem Grund ist es bekannt, die Oberfläche mit einer Nickelschicht zu versehen. Dieser wird aber nachgesagt, daß sie zu gesundheitlichen Beeinträchtigungen führen kann, nämlich zur sehr verbreiteten Nickelallergie. Außerdem beobachtet man sorgfältig die Schwermetalle in der Natur-Nahrungs-Kette, wobei Nickelsalze verdächtigt werden, Krebs auslösen zu können. Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Ventil der eingangs beschriebenen Art anzugeben, das für die Praxis besser geeignet ist. Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß zumindest das Gehäuse und sämtliche Stutzen Tiefziehteile aus nichtrostendem Stahl sind, der so kohlenstoffarm ist, daß er trotz der Wärmebehandlung beim Löten gegen interkristalline Korrosion praktisch unempfindlich ist. The expansion valves on the market have a housing made of brass, into which connection pieces made of copper may be soldered. Such brass casings change color on the surface due to the so-called "patina". This is undesirable in the food industry and for other applications. In addition, the visual impression suffers. For this reason it is known to provide the surface with a nickel layer. However, it is said that it can lead to health problems, namely to the very widespread nickel allergy. In addition, one carefully observes the heavy metals in the natural food chain, whereby nickel salts are suspected of being able to cause cancer. The invention has for its object to provide a valve of the type described above, which is more suitable for practice. This object is achieved in that at least the housing and all sockets are deep-drawn parts made of stainless steel, which is so low in carbon that it is practically insensitive to intergranular corrosion despite the heat treatment during soldering.
Nichtrostender Stahl, wie er in DIN 17441 definiert ist, enthält mindestens 12 % Chrom. Er neigt nicht zur Verfärbung. Er ist umweltfreundlich und gibt auch nicht zu gesundheitlichen Bedenken Anlaß. Allerdings ist es notwendig, einen sehr kohlenstoffarmen Stahl zu verwenden, weil sich andernfalls durch die mit dem Lötprozeß verbundene Wärmebehandlung eine Sensibilisierung (beispielsweise durch die Ausscheidung von Chromkarbid) für die sogenannte interkristalline Korrosion ergibt, die in feuchten oder wasεerdampfhaltigen Umgebungen auftritt und schließlich die Festigkeit und Dichtigkeit des Ventils beeinflußt. Wählt man aber einen geringen Kohlenstoffanteil, wird eine spanabhebende Verarbeitung des Stahls schwieriger und teurer als bei größeren Kohlenstoffanteilen. Daher werden Gehäuse und Stutzen als Tiefziehteile ausgebildet. Insgesamt ergibt sich daher ein Ventil (Expansionsventil, Magnetventil, Rückschlagventil u.dgl.), das nicht nur in Kälteanlagen, sondern auch in der Lebensmittelindustrie und unter ähnlich gearteten Anwendungsbedingungen gut geeignet ist. Stainless steel, as defined in DIN 17441, contains at least 12% chromium. It does not tend to discolour. It is environmentally friendly and does not give rise to health concerns. However, it is necessary to use a very low-carbon steel, because otherwise the heat treatment associated with the soldering process results in a sensitization (for example through the precipitation of chromium carbide) for the so-called intergranular corrosion that occurs in moist or steam-containing environments and finally the strength and tightness of the valve is affected. However, if you choose a low proportion of carbon, machining the steel becomes more difficult and more expensive than with larger amounts of carbon. For this reason, the housing and connector are designed as deep-drawn parts. Overall, this results in a valve (expansion valve, solenoid valve, non-return valve, etc.) that is not only suitable in refrigeration systems, but also in the food industry and under similar conditions of use.
Insbesondere kann der nichtrostende Stahl Chrom und Nickel enthalten und insbesondere ein Chrom-Nickel-Molybdän-Stahl sein. Nickel verbessert die Tiefzieh- und Löteigenschaften. Molybdän wirkt der Spalt- und Spannungskorrosion entgegen. Die obengenannten Chromkarbide werden bei Temperaturen zwischen 500º und 900°C gebildet, wobei die größte Ausscheidungsgeschwindigkeit zwischen 600° und 700° C liegt. Wie lange es zulässig ist, in diesen Bereichen zu arbeiten, hängt vom Kohlenstoffgehalt des Stahls ab. Insbesondere empfiehlt es sich, daß der nichtrostende Stahl weniger als 0,05 % C enthält. Dann ist eine Löt- zeit von 6 bis 7 Minuten zulässig, wie sie für einen Lötvorgang zwischen 600° und 700°C typisch ist. Erfolgt die Lötung jedoch bei höheren Temperaturen und wird der kritische Temperaturbereich während der Abkühlung schneller durchlaufen wird, können auch etwas höhere C- Anteile, wie 0,055 oder 0,06 % C, akzeptiert werden. Insgesamt empfiehlt sich ein nichtrostender Stahl, der im wesentlichen die folgende Zusammensetzung hat: In particular, the stainless steel can contain chromium and nickel and in particular can be a chromium-nickel-molybdenum steel. Nickel improves the deep-drawing and soldering properties. Molybdenum counteracts crevice and stress corrosion. The above-mentioned chromium carbides are formed at temperatures between 500 ° and 900 ° C, the highest precipitation rate being between 600 ° and 700 ° C. How long it is allowed to work in these areas depends on the carbon content of the steel. In particular, it is recommended that the stainless steel contain less than 0.05% C. Then a soldering time of 6 to 7 minutes is permissible, as is typical for a soldering process between 600 ° and 700 ° C. However, if the soldering is carried out at higher temperatures and the critical temperature range is passed faster during cooling, somewhat higher C components, such as 0.055 or 0.06% C, can also be accepted. Overall, a stainless steel is recommended, which essentially has the following composition:
C ≤ 0,06 %; Cr = 12 bis 22 %; Ni = 6 bis 18 %; .Mo = 0 bis 6 %; Rest Fe. Hinzu können noch weitere Elemente wie P, S, Si und/oder Mn, in den üblichen kleinen Mengen kommen.  C ≤ 0.06%; Cr = 12 to 22%; Ni = 6 to 18%; .Mo = 0 to 6%; Rest of Fe. In addition, other elements such as P, S, Si and / or Mn can be added in the usual small amounts.
In den meisten Fällen ist es günstig, wenn der nicht- rostende Stahl weniger als 0,05 % C enthält. Die besten Ergebnisse sind mit nichtrostendem Stahl gemacht worden, der im wesentlichen die folgende Zusammensetzung hat: C ≤ 0,06 %; er - 16 bis 20 %; Ni = 8 bis 15 %; Mo =- 0 bis 4 %; Rest Fe. Empfehlenswert ist es, daß der Stutzen einen. Flansch aufweist, der an der Außenfläche des Gehäuses angelötet ist. Die Flansche ergeben eine großflächige Anlage am Gehäuse, die auch bei dünnwandigen Stutzen, wie sie sich beim Tiefziehen ergeben, eine sichere Befestigung ermöglichen. Ferner ist es möglich, daß das Gehäuse stirnseitig einen Außenflansch aufweist, an den der ebenfalls spanlos verformte Bodenring einer Membrandose angelötet oder durch Laserschweißung angebracht ist. Zusätzlich zu den Stutzen können daher auch noch weitere spanlos verformte Teile an dem Gehäuse angebracht werden. In most cases it is favorable if the stainless steel contains less than 0.05% C. The best results have been made with stainless steel, which essentially has the following composition: C ≤ 0.06%; he - 16 to 20%; Ni = 8 to 15%; Mo = - 0 to 4%; Rest of Fe. It is recommended that the nozzle one. Has flange that is soldered to the outer surface of the housing. The flanges form a large-area contact with the housing, which enables secure attachment even with thin-walled nozzles, such as those that result from deep drawing. Furthermore, it is possible for the housing to have an outer flange on the end face to which the bottom ring of a membrane box, which is also deformed without cutting, is soldered or attached by laser welding. In addition to the nozzles, other non-cutting parts can also be attached to the housing.
Empfehlenswert ist als Lot eine kupferhaltige Legierung und insbesondere ein an sich bekanntes silberhaltiges Kupferlot. Man kann daher mit üblichen Lötverfahren arbeiten. A copper-containing alloy and in particular a silver-containing copper solder known per se is recommended as the solder. You can therefore work with conventional soldering methods.
Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform tragen zumindest einige Tiefziehteile eine Kupferschicht. Diese verbessert das Lötverhalten. vorteilhaft ist es auch, daß die Stutzen an ihrer Innenseite eine bis an das freie Ende reichende Kupferschicht tragen. Eine solche Kupferschicht gibt insbesondere beim Anschluß eines Kupferrohres eine dichte und feste Verbindung. Es genügen verhältnismäßig geringe Schichtdicken in der Größenordnung von 10 bis In a preferred embodiment, at least some deep-drawn parts have a copper layer. This improves the soldering behavior. It is also advantageous that the sockets have on their inside a copper layer extending to the free end. Such a copper layer provides a tight and firm connection, particularly when a copper pipe is connected. Relatively small layer thicknesses of the order of 10 to are sufficient
100 jum. Ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Ventils ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zumindest das Gehäuse und der mindestens eine Stutzen aus flachen Platinen, die aus nichtrostendem, kohlenstoffarmem Stahl bestehen, tiefgezogen und anschließend miteinander verlötet werden. In der Massenfertigung ist die Herstellung der Tiefziehteile aus solchen Platinen ein besonders billiger Fabrikationsvorgang. 100 jum. A method for producing a valve is characterized in that at least the housing and the at least one connecting piece made of flat boards, which consist of stainless, low-carbon steel, are deep-drawn and then soldered to one another. In mass production, the production of deep-drawn parts from such blanks is a particularly cheap manufacturing process.
Hierbei empfiehlt es sich, daß zumindest zur Herstellung der Stutzen einseitig mit Kupfer beschichtete Platinen verwendet werden. Der betreffende Stutzen ist dann durchgehend mit einer Kupferschicht belegt. Die Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten, bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Es zeigen: Fig. 1 die Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Ventils, It is recommended that circuit boards coated with copper on one side are used at least for the production of the connecting pieces. The connector in question is then continuously coated with a copper layer. The invention is explained below with reference to a preferred embodiment shown in the drawing. 1 shows the side view of a valve according to the invention,
Fig. 2 Stutzen und Kupferrohr beim Zusammenfügen und Fig. 3 einen Teilquerschnitt durch die Membrandose. Fig. 2 nozzle and copper pipe when assembling and Fig. 3 is a partial cross section through the membrane box.
Das veranschaulichte Ventil 1 ist ein Expansionsventil für eine Kälteanlage. Es weist ein Gehäuse 2 mit drei Stutzen auf, nämlich einen stutzen 3 für das zuströmende flüssige Kältemittel, einen Stutzen 4 für das abströmende dampfförmige Kältemittel und einen Stutzen 5 zum Anschluß einer Fühlerleitung. Alle Stutzen besitzen einen Außenflansch 6, 7 und 8, mit dem sie großflächig an der Außenseite des Gehäuses angelötet sind. Das eine Ende des Gehäuses 2 ist durch eine Membrandose 9 verschlossen, deren Bodenring 10 an einem Außenflansch 11 des Gehäuses 2 angelötet ist. Eine Deckplatte 12 der Membrandose ist über ein Kapillarrohr 13 mit einem Fühler 14 verbunden. Die Membran 15 steht daher von oben her unter dem Verdampfungsdruck der Flüssigkeit im Fühler 14 und von unten her unter dem Druck des Kältemittels, der am Stutzen 5 erfaßt ist, sowie einer nicht veranschaulichten Feder. Alle in Fig. 1 gezeigten Teile des Ventils l. bestehen aus nichtrostendem Stahl mit einem so geringen Kohlenstoffgehalt, daß am fertigen Ventil praktisch keine Ausscheidungen vorhanden sind, die später zu einer interkristallinen Korrosion führen könnten. Hierbei sind das Gehäuse 2 und die Stutzen 3, 4 und 5 als Tiefziehteile ausgebildet, während der Bodenring 10 und der Deckel 12 Stanz-Präge-Teile sind. Beispielsweise wird ein Stahl mit der Werkstoffnummer 1.4404 (DIN The illustrated valve 1 is an expansion valve for a refrigeration system. It has a housing 2 with three nozzles, namely a nozzle 3 for the inflowing liquid refrigerant, a nozzle 4 for the outflowing vaporous refrigerant and a nozzle 5 for connecting a sensor line. All nozzles have an outer flange 6, 7 and 8, with which they are soldered over a large area on the outside of the housing. One end of the housing 2 is closed by a membrane box 9, the bottom ring 10 of which is soldered to an outer flange 11 of the housing 2. A cover plate 12 of the membrane box is connected to a sensor 14 via a capillary tube 13. The membrane 15 is therefore from above under the evaporation pressure of the liquid in the sensor 14 and from below under the pressure of the refrigerant, which is detected on the nozzle 5, and a spring, not shown. All parts of the valve l shown in FIG. 1. are made of stainless steel with such a low carbon content that there are practically no precipitates on the finished valve that could later lead to intergranular corrosion. Here, the housing 2 and the connecting pieces 3, 4 and 5 are formed as deep-drawn parts, while the base ring 10 and the cover 12 are stamped and stamped parts. For example a steel with the material number 1.4404 (DIN
17440-Kurzname X2CrNiMo1810; DIN 17441-Kurzname  17440 short name X2CrNiMo1810; DIN 17441 short name
X2CrNiMo17132) verwendet, der wegen seines Nickelgehalts die Tiefzieh- und Löteigenschaften verbessert und wegen des geringen Kohlenstoffgehalts in Verbindung mit dem Molybdän-Anteil der Spalt- und Spannungskorrosion entgegenwirkt. Ein derartiger nichtrostender Stahl ist als säure- und meereswasserbeständig bekannt. Er hat die folgende Zusammensetzung: C ≤ 0,03 %; Cr = 16,5 bis 18,5 %; Ni = 11,0 bis 14,0 %; Mo = 2,0 bis 2,5 %; Si ≤ 1,0 %, Mn ≤ 2,0 %, P ≤ 0,045 %, S ≤ 0,03 %, Rest Fe.  X2CrNiMo17132), which improves the deep-drawing and soldering properties due to its nickel content and counteracts crevice and stress corrosion due to the low carbon content in connection with the molybdenum content. Such stainless steel is known to be acid and sea water resistant. It has the following composition: C ≤ 0.03%; Cr = 16.5 to 18.5%; Ni = 11.0 to 14.0%; Mo = 2.0 to 2.5%; Si ≤ 1.0%, Mn ≤ 2.0%, P ≤ 0.045%, S ≤ 0.03%, balance Fe.
Ein anderer sehr brauchbarer Stahl hat die Werkstoffnummer 1.4306 und den DIN17441-Kurznamen X2CrNi1911 mit folgender Zusammensetzung: c ≤ 0,03 %; Cr = 18 bisAnother very usable steel has the material number 1.4306 and the DIN17441 short name X2CrNi1911 with the following composition: c ≤ 0.03%; Cr = 18 to
20 %; Ni = 10 bis 12,5 %; Si ≤ 1,0 %, Mn ≤ 2,0 %; P≤ 0,045 %; S ≤ 0,03 %, Rest Fe. 20%; Ni = 10 to 12.5%; Si ≤ 1.0%, Mn ≤ 2.0%; P≤ 0.045%; S ≤ 0.03%, balance Fe.
Es kommen aber auch noch viele weitere Stähle in Betracht. Wesentlich ist, daß der C-Gehalt ≤ 0,06 %, vorzugsweise ≤ 0,05 % ist, um beim Löten keine interkristalline Korrosion auszulösen, daß der Chromgehalt größer 12 % ist, um die Rost- und Säurebeständigkeit zu bewirken, und daß ein ausreichender Nickelanteil vorgesehen ist, um ein tiefziehfähiges Material zu erhalten. However, many other steels can also be considered. It is essential that the C content is ≤ 0.06%, preferably ≤ 0.05%, in order not to trigger intercrystalline corrosion when soldering, that the chromium content is greater than 12%, in order to bring about rust and acid resistance, and that sufficient nickel content is provided to obtain a thermoformable material.
In Fig. 2 ist es am Beispiel des Stutzens 4 gezeigt, daß die Innenseite des Stutzens 16 mit einer Lötschicht 16 aus Kupfer versehen ist. Das Material der,. Lötschicht war schon auf der Stahlplatine aufgetragen, aus der die Stutzen 3, 4 und 5 tiefgezogen worden sind. Den Ausgangspunkt hierbei kann eine Platine mit geringer Dikke, beispielsweise 0,75 mm, aus kupferplatiertem nichtrostendem Stahl mit einer Kupferschichtdicke von 10 bis 100 μm bilden. Die Lötschicht erstreckt sich daher vom freien Ende des Stutzens bis auf die zu lötende Seite der Flansche 6, 7 und 8. Das Anlöten kann in einem Ofen bei relativ hohen Temperaturen, beispielsweise bei 1000ºC, erfolgen. Wenn ein Kupferrohr 17 in den Stutzen 4 eingeschoben und dort verlötet wird, erleichtert die Lötschicht 16 diesen Vorgang, Hierbei kann ein übliches Lot verwendet werden, beispielsweise ein mit 15 % Silber versetztes Kupferlot, wie es unter der Handelsbezeichnung Silfoss 15 vertrieben wird. Dieses Lot schmilzt bei etwa 700ºC. Diese Temperatur läßt sich ohne Schwierigkeiten mit einem Schweißbrenner am freien Ende des jeweiligen Stutzens erzielen. Diese Temperatur wirkt sich aber nicht an den wärmeempfindlichen Teilen des Ventils aus, weil die geringe Wärmeleitfähigkeit des Stutzen und des Gehäuses dies verhindert. Beispielsweise ist die mit ihrer Füllung versehene Membrandose 9 äußerst temperaturempfindlich. Ihre Grenztemperatur liegt bei nur 100ºC In Fig. 2 it is shown using the example of the nozzle 4 that the inside of the nozzle 16 is provided with a solder layer 16 made of copper. The material of the. Solder layer was already applied to the steel plate from which the sockets 3, 4 and 5 were deep drawn. The starting point here can be a board with a small thickness, for example 0.75 mm, made of copper-plated stainless steel with a copper layer thickness of 10 to 100 μm. The solder layer therefore extends from the free end of the socket to the side to be soldered flanges 6, 7 and 8. Soldering can be done in an oven at relatively high temperatures, for example at 1000 ° C. If a copper tube 17 is inserted into the socket 4 and soldered there, the solder layer 16 facilitates this process. Here, a conventional solder can be used, for example a copper solder mixed with 15% silver, as it is sold under the trade name Silfoss 15. This solder melts at about 700 ° C. This temperature can be easily achieved with a welding torch at the free end of the respective nozzle. However, this temperature does not affect the heat-sensitive parts of the valve because the low thermal conductivity of the nozzle and the housing prevents this. For example, the membrane box 9 provided with its filling is extremely sensitive to temperature. Their limit temperature is only 100ºC
Bei der Herstellung eines solchen Ventils wird in der Weise vorgegangen, daß das tiefgezogene Gehäuse 2 mit der Bodenplatte 10 und den drei Stutzen 3, 4 und 5 durch Löten verbunden wird. Dann werden die Einbauten in das Ventilgehäuse 2 eingebracht und schließlich die Membrandose 9 durch Aufsetzen der Membran und des mit dem Fühler 14 über das Kapillarrohr 13 verbundenen Deckels 12 vervollständigt. Alsdann erfolgt das Einfüllen des wärmeempfindlichen Füllstoffes in das Fühlersystem. Nunmehr ist das Ventil fertig zum Einsatz. Es wird an Ort und Stelle mit den Anschlußrohren 17 verbunden, indem diese in die Stutzen eingeführt oder auf diese aufgeschoben und schließlich durch Löten hieran befestigt werden. Die Einbauten können auch von unten her in das Gehäuse 2 eingeführt werden. Der stutzen 3 wird dann erst anschließend am Gehäuse 2 angebracht. Sofern die Einbauten wärmeerapfindlich sind, kann die Befestigung des zuletzt anzubringenden Teils auch durch einen Schweißvorgang erfolgen, der weniger wärmebelastend ist als ein Lötvorgang, z.B. durch Laserschweißung. In the manufacture of such a valve, the procedure is such that the deep-drawn housing 2 is connected to the base plate 10 and the three connecting pieces 3, 4 and 5 by soldering. Then the internals are introduced into the valve housing 2 and finally the membrane box 9 is completed by fitting the membrane and the cover 12 connected to the sensor 14 via the capillary tube 13. The heat-sensitive filler is then filled into the sensor system. The valve is now ready for use. It is connected in place to the connecting pipes 17 by inserting them into the connecting pieces or by pushing them onto the connecting pipes and finally fixing them to them by soldering. The internals can also be inserted into the housing 2 from below. The nozzle 3 is then only attached to the housing 2. If the internals are sensitive to heat, the last part to be attached can also be fastened by a welding process that is less heat-intensive than a soldering process, for example by laser welding.

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Patentansprüche claims
1. Ventil, insbesondere Expansionsventil für Kälteanlagen, mit einem Gehäuse und mindestens einem Stutzen, die durch Lötung miteinander verbunden sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zumindest das Gehäuse (2) und der Stutzen (3, 4, 5) Tiefziehteile aus nichtrostendem Stahl sind, der so kohlenstoffarm ist, daß er trotz der Wärmebehandlung beim Löten gegen interkristalline Korrosion praktisch unempfindlich ist. 1. valve, in particular expansion valve for refrigeration systems, with a housing and at least one connecting piece, which are connected to one another by soldering, characterized in that at least the housing (2) and the connecting piece (3, 4, 5) are deep-drawn parts made of stainless steel, which is so low in carbon that despite the heat treatment during soldering it is practically insensitive to intergranular corrosion.
2. Ventil nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der nichtrostende Stahl Chrom und Nickel enthält. 2. Valve according to claim 1, characterized in that the stainless steel contains chromium and nickel.
3. Ventil nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der nichtrostende Stahl ein Chrom-Nickel-Molybdän¬3. Valve according to claim 2, characterized in that the stainless steel is a chrome-nickel-molybdenum
Stahl ist. Steel is.
4. Ventil nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der nichtrostende stahl im wesentlichen die folgende Zusammensetzung hat: 4. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the stainless steel essentially has the following composition:
c ≤ 0,06 %; er = 12 bis 22 %; Ni = 6 bis 18 %;  c ≤ 0.06%; he = 12 to 22%; Ni = 6 to 18%;
Mo = 0 bis 6 %/ Rest Fe. Mo = 0 to 6% / remainder Fe.
5. Ventil nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der nichtrostende Stahl weniger als 0,05 % C enthält. 5. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the stainless steel contains less than 0.05% C.
6. Ventil nach einem der Ansprüche 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der nichtrostende Stahl im wesentlichen die folgende Zusammensetzung hat: 6. Valve according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the stainless steel has essentially the following composition:
C≤ 0,06 %; Cr = 16 bis 20 %; Ni = 8 bis 15 %;  C≤ 0.06%; Cr = 16 to 20%; Ni = 8 to 15%;
Mo = 0 bis 4 %; Rest Fe.  Mo = 0 to 4%; Rest of Fe.
7. Ventil nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Stützen (3, 4, 5) einen Flansch (6, 7, 8) aufweist, der an der Außenfläche des Gehäuses (2) angelötet ist. 7. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the supports (3, 4, 5) has a flange (6, 7, 8) which is soldered to the outer surface of the housing (2).
8. Ventil nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gehäuse (2) stirnseitig einen Außenflansch aufweist, an den der ebenfalls spanlos verformte Bodenring (10) einer Membrandose (9) angelötet oder durch Laserschweißung angebracht ist. 8. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the housing (2) has an outer flange on the end face, to which the likewise non-cutting deformed bottom ring (10) of a membrane box (9) is soldered or attached by laser welding.
9. Ventil nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Lot eine Kupfer enthaltende Legierung ist. 9. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the solder is a copper-containing alloy.
10. Ventil nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Lot ein silberhaltiges Kupferlot ist. 10. Valve according to claim 9, characterized in that the solder is a silver-containing copper solder.
11. Ventil nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zumindest einige Tiefziehteile eine Kupferschicht (6) tragen. 11. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that at least some deep-drawn parts carry a copper layer (6).
12. Ventil nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stutzen (3, 4, 5) an ihrer Innenseite eine bis an das freie Ende reichende Kupferschicht tragen. 12. Valve according to claim 11, characterized in that the connecting pieces (3, 4, 5) carry on their inside a copper layer extending to the free end.
13. Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Ventils nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zumindest das Gehäuse und der mindestens eine Stutzen aus flachen Platinen, die aus nichtrostendem, kohlenstoffarmem Stahl bestehen, tiefgezogen und anschließend miteinander verlötet werden. 13. A method for producing a valve according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that at least the housing and the at least one nozzle made of flat boards, which consist of stainless, low-carbon steel, are deep-drawn and then soldered to one another.
14. Verfahren nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zumindest zur Herstellung der Stutzen einseitig mit Kupfer beschichtete Platinen verwendet werden. 14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that at least for the manufacture of the connecting pieces, one-sided with copper-coated boards are used.
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