EP1139054B1 - Header box with integrated connecting tube for heat exchanger - Google Patents

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EP1139054B1
EP1139054B1 EP01103957A EP01103957A EP1139054B1 EP 1139054 B1 EP1139054 B1 EP 1139054B1 EP 01103957 A EP01103957 A EP 01103957A EP 01103957 A EP01103957 A EP 01103957A EP 1139054 B1 EP1139054 B1 EP 1139054B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F9/00—Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings
    • F28F9/02—Header boxes; End plates
    • F28F9/0219—Arrangements for sealing end plates into casing or header box; Header box sub-elements
    • F28F9/0224—Header boxes formed by sealing end plates into covers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F9/00—Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings
    • F28F9/02—Header boxes; End plates
    • F28F9/0246—Arrangements for connecting header boxes with flow lines
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F9/00—Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings
    • F28F9/02—Header boxes; End plates
    • F28F2009/0285—Other particular headers or end plates
    • F28F2009/029—Other particular headers or end plates with increasing or decreasing cross-section, e.g. having conical shape

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  • the invention relates to heat exchangers, in particular for motor vehicles.
  • a manifold for heat exchanger comprising a collecting plate closed by a wall so as to delimit a room in which opens at least one tube.
  • a box collector is known from document EP-A-718580.
  • the plate collector also called a hole plate
  • the plate collector has a multiplicity of holes in which the tube ends that make up the bundle of the heat exchanger. These tubes are associated with fins helping to increase the exchange surface of heat.
  • the collector plate is closed by a wall so as to delimit a room which communicates with the tubes for allow the circulation of a fluid in the beam.
  • the aforementioned wall is provided with at least one tubing to allow entry or exit of fluid supra.
  • tubing must be shaped so particular, for example angled, to present a tip extending in a given direction to be fitted with a flexible conduit.
  • the seal between the collector plate and the wall is ensured by means of a seal sealing, the collecting plate being provided with claws folded or crimped against a peripheral edge of the wall.
  • the object of the invention is in particular to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks.
  • one of the first part or the second part includes the header plate, and this first part, this second part and the tubing are assembled between them by soldering.
  • the constituent elements of the manifold can be brazed in an oven, together with the rest of the heat exchanger, which simplifies notably the manufacturing operations.
  • the two lateral flanks of the first part are generally planar and parallel to each other and connect perpendicular to the bottom.
  • the two lateral flanks of the first part each have a peripheral groove for receiving a longitudinal edge of the second part. This contributes to good temporary maintenance of the first part and the second part between them.
  • this provisional support can be provided by the makes the two lateral flanks of the first part each have a series of cutouts defining support regions protruding from the inner side for the receiving a longitudinal edge of the second part.
  • these support regions are each formed by stamping of the lateral sides on the inside.
  • each longitudinal edge of the second part is provided with lugs in own projection to engage respectively in the cuts lateral flanks.
  • the second part forming a cover is defined by a strip shaped to have generators generally parallel to each other.
  • the collector plate is included in the bottom of the first part and connects to the side flanks, while the second part constitutes a closed cover.
  • the two lateral flanks have advantageously, respective extensions opposite, at least one of which has an opening for the tubing.
  • the collector plate is included in the second part, while the bottom of the first part is closed and connects to the lateral sides.
  • the first part and the second part are each obtained by stamping and cutting a metallic foil.
  • the latter is advantageously a sheet of material comprising aluminum.
  • the invention in another aspect, relates to a heat exchanger heat comprising at least one manifold as previously defined.
  • the manifold comprises a first part 10 and a second part 12 each formed at from a metal sheet, advantageously in aluminum, which is shaped by conventional operations cutting and stamping.
  • the first part 10 has a bottom 14 which is generally flat and elongated rectangular.
  • This bottom 14 is intended to constitute the collecting plate, also called “plate with holes", of the manifold.
  • This bottom has for this purpose a plurality of spaced holes 16 of elongated shape intended to receive tubes 18 making part of a bundle of a heat exchanger ( Figures 1 and 2).
  • these are flat tubes between which are arranged fins 20 made in the form corrugated dividers.
  • the sheet further comprises two lateral flanks 22 folded opposite, which are generally flat and parallel to each other. These flanks connect substantially perpendicular to the bottom 14 by two fold lines 24 which are parallel to each other.
  • the lateral flanks 22 are of elongated shape and comprise, in their central part, respective extensions 26 and 28 arranged opposite and each having a shape in "gendarme hat".
  • the extension 26 has an opening 30, while the extension 28 is completely closed.
  • the opening 30 is circular in shape and is intended to allow the adaptation of a tubing 32 of circular section.
  • the two lateral sides 22 of the first part 10 each have a peripheral groove 34 for the reception of a longitudinal edge 38 of the second part 12. This contributes to a good provisional maintenance of the first part and the second part between them.
  • the second part 12 forming a cover is defined by a strip shaped to have generators generally parallel to each other.
  • the constituent elements of the manifold can be brazed in an oven, together with the rest of the heat exchanger, which simplifies notably the manufacturing operations.
  • the plate collector is included in the second part 52, while that the bottom 54 of the first part 50 is closed and connects to the lateral sides 56.
  • the two parts can be made by operations conventional sheet cutting and stamping metallic.
  • the provisional maintenance is provided by the fact that the two lateral flanks 78 of the first part 72 comprise each a series of cutouts 86 delimiting regions support 88 formed projecting from the inner side for the reception of a longitudinal edge 90 of the second part 74. These support regions 88 are each formed by stamping lateral flanks 78 on the inner side.
  • Each longitudinal edge 90 of the second part 74 is provided projecting lugs 92 suitable for engaging respectively in the cutouts 86 of the lateral flanks 78 (FIGS. 15 to 17).
  • both parts can be realized by classic cutting and stamping operations.
  • the assembly After assembling the two parts and the tubing, the assembly can be brazed in an oven, at the same time as the rest of the heat exchanger to be manufactured.
  • a brazing operation is thus carried out during which all elements of the heat exchanger are brazed, this which simplifies manufacturing operations.
  • the invention finds particular application to heat exchangers for motor vehicles for constitute for example a radiator for cooling the engine, or a radiator for heating the passenger compartment.

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A manifold for, e.g. a motor vehicle heat exchanger, has a first part formed from a shaped metal sheet and bottom and two lateral walls folded face-to-face, at least one of which is provided with an aperture for fixing a pipe there. A second part is shaped metal sheet and able to be fitted onto the lateral walls of the first part to form a cover opposite the bottom of this first part. Either the first part or the second part has a manifold plate. The first part, the second part and the pipe are assembled by brazing.

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L'invention se rapporte aux échangeurs de chaleur, notamment pour véhicules automobiles.The invention relates to heat exchangers, in particular for motor vehicles.

Elle concerne plus particulièrement une boíte collectrice pour échangeur de chaleur, comprenant une plaque collectrice fermée par une paroi de manière à délimiter une chambre dans laquelle débouche au moins une tubulure. Une telle boíte collectrice est connue du document EP-A-718580.It relates more particularly to a manifold for heat exchanger, comprising a collecting plate closed by a wall so as to delimit a room in which opens at least one tube. Such a box collector is known from document EP-A-718580.

Dans une boíte collectrice de ce genre, la plaque collectrice, que l'on appelle aussi plaque à trous, possède une multiplicité de trous dans lesquels sont reçues les extrémités de tubes qui constituent le faisceau de l'échangeur de chaleur. A ces tubes sont associées des ailettes contribuant à augmenter la surface d'échange de chaleur.In a manifold of this kind, the plate collector, also called a hole plate, has a multiplicity of holes in which the tube ends that make up the bundle of the heat exchanger. These tubes are associated with fins helping to increase the exchange surface of heat.

La plaque collectrice est fermée par une paroi de manière à délimiter une chambre qui communique avec les tubes pour permettre la circulation d'un fluide dans le faisceau.The collector plate is closed by a wall so as to delimit a room which communicates with the tubes for allow the circulation of a fluid in the beam.

Habituellement, la paroi précitée est munie d'au moins une tubulure pour permettre l'entrée ou la sortie du fluide précité.Usually, the aforementioned wall is provided with at least one tubing to allow entry or exit of fluid supra.

La conception de ces tubulures pose de nombreux problèmes en pratique étant donné qu'elles doivent être placées en des endroits précis de la paroi en fonction des conditions édictées par l'implantation de l'échangeur de chaleur dans le véhicule considéré.The design of these tubes poses many problems in practical since they must be placed in precise locations on the wall depending on conditions enacted by the installation of the heat exchanger in the vehicle in question.

En outre, la tubulure doit être conformée de manière particulière, par exemple coudée, pour présenter un embout s'étendant dans une direction donnée pour être emmanché avec un conduit souple. In addition, the tubing must be shaped so particular, for example angled, to present a tip extending in a given direction to be fitted with a flexible conduit.

On connaít déjà des boítes collectrices de ce genre dans lesquelles la plaque collectrice est métallique, tandis que la paroi est moulée en matière plastique avec la ou les tubulures qui lui sont associées.We already know manifolds of this kind in which the collecting plate is metallic, while the wall is molded in plastic material with the associated tubing.

En ce cas, l'étanchéité entre la plaque collectrice et la paroi est assurée par l'intermédiaire d'un joint d'étanchéité, la plaque collectrice étant munie de griffes rabattues ou serties contre un rebord périphérique de la paroi.In this case, the seal between the collector plate and the wall is ensured by means of a seal sealing, the collecting plate being provided with claws folded or crimped against a peripheral edge of the wall.

La réalisation d'une telle paroi avec au moins une tubulure associée nécessite des moules de formes complexes.The realization of such a wall with at least one tubing associated requires molds of complex shapes.

On connaít aussi des boítes collectrices de ce genre dans lesquelles les différents éléments sont des pièces métalliques assemblées entre elles par brasage.We also know manifolds of this kind in which the different elements are parts of metal assembled together by brazing.

Là encore, cela pose des difficultés pour réaliser et implanter la tubulure en un endroit approprié, spécialement lorsque cette tubulure est coudée.Again, this poses difficulties in achieving and install the tubing in a suitable location, especially when this tubing is bent.

L'invention a notamment pour but de surmonter les inconvénients précités.The object of the invention is in particular to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks.

Elle propose à cet effet une boíte collectrice du type défini en introduction, laquelle comprend :

  • une première partie formée à partir d'une feuille métallique conformée présentant un fond et deux flancs latéraux repliés en vis-à-vis, dont l'un au moins est muni d'une ouverture pour y rapporter une tubulure et,
  • une seconde partie formée à partir d'une feuille métallique conformée propre à s'adapter sur les flancs latéraux de la première partie pour former un couvercle à l'opposé du fond de cette première partie.
To this end, it offers a manifold of the type defined in the introduction, which includes:
  • a first part formed from a shaped metal sheet having a bottom and two lateral flanks folded opposite, at least one of which is provided with an opening for attaching a tube therein, and
  • a second part formed from a shaped metal sheet capable of fitting on the lateral flanks of the first part to form a cover opposite the bottom of this first part.

En outre, l'une de la première partie ou de la seconde partie comprend la plaque collectrice, et cette première partie, cette seconde partie et la tubulure sont assemblées entre elles par brasage.In addition, one of the first part or the second part includes the header plate, and this first part, this second part and the tubing are assembled between them by soldering.

On peut ainsi réaliser tous les éléments de la boíte collectrice, y compris la tubulure, par des pièces métalliques conformées, notamment par emboutissage, qui sont ensuite assemblées par brasage.We can thus realize all the elements of the box manifold, including tubing, by parts shaped metal, in particular by stamping, which are then assembled by brazing.

Ainsi, les éléments constitutifs de la boíte collectrice pourront être brasés dans un four, en même temps que le reste de l'échangeur de chaleur, ce qui simplifie notablement les opérations de fabrication.Thus, the constituent elements of the manifold can be brazed in an oven, together with the rest of the heat exchanger, which simplifies notably the manufacturing operations.

Avantageusement, les deux flancs latéraux de la première partie sont généralement plans et parallèles entre eux et se raccordent perpendiculairement au fond.Advantageously, the two lateral flanks of the first part are generally planar and parallel to each other and connect perpendicular to the bottom.

Il est avantageux que les deux flancs latéraux de la première partie comportent chacun une rainure périphérique pour la réception d'un bord longitudinal de la seconde partie. Ceci contribue à un bon maintien provisoire de la première partie et de la seconde partie entre elles.It is advantageous that the two lateral flanks of the first part each have a peripheral groove for receiving a longitudinal edge of the second part. This contributes to good temporary maintenance of the first part and the second part between them.

En variante on peut procurer ce maintien provisoire par le fait que les deux flancs latéraux de la première partie comportent chacun une série de découpes délimitant des régions d'appui formées en saillie du côté intérieur pour la réception d'un bord longitudinal de la seconde partie.Alternatively, this provisional support can be provided by the makes the two lateral flanks of the first part each have a series of cutouts defining support regions protruding from the inner side for the receiving a longitudinal edge of the second part.

De préférence, ces régions d'appui sont formées chacune par emboutissage des flancs latéraux du côté intérieur.Preferably, these support regions are each formed by stamping of the lateral sides on the inside.

Pour contribuer au maintien, il est préférable que chaque bord longitudinal de la seconde partie soit muni d'ergots en saillie propres à s'engager respectivement dans les découpes des flancs latéraux.To contribute to the maintenance, it is preferable that each longitudinal edge of the second part is provided with lugs in own projection to engage respectively in the cuts lateral flanks.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la seconde partie formant couvercle est définie par un feuillard conformé pour avoir des génératrices généralement parallèles entre elles.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the second part forming a cover is defined by a strip shaped to have generators generally parallel to each other.

Dans une première forme de réalisation de l'invention, la plaque collectrice est comprise dans le fond de la première partie et se raccorde aux flancs latéraux, tandis que la seconde partie constitue un couvercle fermé.In a first embodiment of the invention, the collector plate is included in the bottom of the first part and connects to the side flanks, while the second part constitutes a closed cover.

En ce cas, les deux flancs latéraux possèdent avantageusement des prolongements respectifs en vis-à-vis, dont l'un au moins est muni d'une ouverture pour la tubulure.In this case, the two lateral flanks have advantageously, respective extensions opposite, at least one of which has an opening for the tubing.

Dans une seconde forme de réalisation de l'invention, la plaque collectrice est comprise dans la seconde partie, tandis que le fond de la première partie est fermé et se raccorde aux flancs latéraux.In a second embodiment of the invention, the collector plate is included in the second part, while the bottom of the first part is closed and connects to the lateral sides.

Dans l'invention, la première partie et la seconde partie sont obtenues chacune par emboutissage et découpage d'une feuille métallique. Cette dernière est avantageusement une feuille en une matière comprenant de l'aluminium.In the invention, the first part and the second part are each obtained by stamping and cutting a metallic foil. The latter is advantageously a sheet of material comprising aluminum.

Sous un autre aspect, l'invention concerne un échangeur de chaleur comprenant au moins une boíte collectrice comme défini précédemment.In another aspect, the invention relates to a heat exchanger heat comprising at least one manifold as previously defined.

Dans la description qui suit, faite seulement à titre d'exemple, on se réfère aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels:

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'une boíte collectrice selon une première forme de réalisation de l'invention;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en perspective analogue à la figure 1 après assemblage de la boíte collectrice;
  • la figure 3 est une vue de côté correspondant à la figure 2;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne IV-IV de la figure 3;
  • la figure 5 est une vue de dessus de la boíte collectrice de la figure 2;
  • la figure 6 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne VI-VI de la figure 5;
  • la figure 7 est une vue de côté d'une boíte collectrice, à l'état assemblé, selon une deuxième forme de réalisation de l'invention;
  • la figure 8 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne VIII-VIII de la figure 7;
  • la figure 9 est une vue de dessus correspondant à la figure 7;
  • la figure 10 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne XI-XI de la figure 9;
  • la figure 11 est une vue de côté d'une boíte collectrice, à l'état assemblé, selon une troisième forme de réalisation de l'invention;
  • la figure 12 est une vue de dessus correspondant à la figure 11;
  • la figure 13 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne XIII-XIII de la figure 11;
  • la figure 14 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne XIV-XIV de la figure 11;
  • la figure 15 est une vue partielle en perspective de la boíte collectrice de la figure 11 avant assemblage;
  • la figure 16 représente le détail XVI, à échelle agrandie, de la figure 15; et
  • la figure 17 représente le détail de la figure 16, après assemblage.
In the description which follows, given solely by way of example, reference is made to the appended drawings, in which:
  • Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a manifold according to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view similar to Figure 1 after assembly of the manifold;
  • Figure 3 is a side view corresponding to Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 is a sectional view along line IV-IV of Figure 3;
  • Figure 5 is a top view of the manifold of Figure 2;
  • Figure 6 is a sectional view along line VI-VI of Figure 5;
  • Figure 7 is a side view of a manifold, in the assembled state, according to a second embodiment of the invention;
  • Figure 8 is a sectional view along line VIII-VIII of Figure 7;
  • Figure 9 is a top view corresponding to Figure 7;
  • Figure 10 is a sectional view along line XI-XI of Figure 9;
  • Figure 11 is a side view of a manifold, in the assembled state, according to a third embodiment of the invention;
  • Figure 12 is a top view corresponding to Figure 11;
  • Figure 13 is a sectional view along line XIII-XIII of Figure 11;
  • Figure 14 is a sectional view along the line XIV-XIV of Figure 11;
  • Figure 15 is a partial perspective view of the manifold of Figure 11 before assembly;
  • Figure 16 shows the detail XVI, on an enlarged scale, of Figure 15; and
  • Figure 17 shows the detail of Figure 16, after assembly.

On se réfère d'abord à la forme de réalisation des figures 1 à 7, dans laquelle la boíte collectrice comprend une première partie 10 et une seconde partie 12 chacune formée à partir d'une feuille métallique, avantageusement en aluminium, qui est conformée par des opérations classiques de découpage et d'emboutissage.We first refer to the embodiment of Figures 1 to 7, in which the manifold comprises a first part 10 and a second part 12 each formed at from a metal sheet, advantageously in aluminum, which is shaped by conventional operations cutting and stamping.

La première partie 10 comporte un fond 14 qui est généralement plat et de forme rectangulaire allongée. Ce fond 14 est destiné à constituer la plaque collectrice, encore appelée "plaque à trous", de la boíte collectrice. Ce fond comporte à cet effet une pluralité de trous espacés 16 de forme allongée destinés à recevoir des tubes 18 faisant partie d'un faisceau d'un échangeur de chaleur (figures 1 et 2). Dans l'exemple, il s'agit de tubes plats entre lesquels sont disposées des ailettes 20 réalisées sous la forme d'intercalaires ondulés.The first part 10 has a bottom 14 which is generally flat and elongated rectangular. This bottom 14 is intended to constitute the collecting plate, also called "plate with holes", of the manifold. This bottom has for this purpose a plurality of spaced holes 16 of elongated shape intended to receive tubes 18 making part of a bundle of a heat exchanger (Figures 1 and 2). In the example, these are flat tubes between which are arranged fins 20 made in the form corrugated dividers.

La feuille comprend en outre deux flancs latéraux 22 repliés en vis-à-vis, qui sont généralement plans et parallèles entre eux. Ces flancs se raccordent sensiblement perpendiculairement au fond 14 par deux lignes de pliage 24 qui sont parallèles entre elles.The sheet further comprises two lateral flanks 22 folded opposite, which are generally flat and parallel to each other. These flanks connect substantially perpendicular to the bottom 14 by two fold lines 24 which are parallel to each other.

Les flancs latéraux 22 sont de forme allongée et comportent, dans leur partie centrale, des prolongements respectifs 26 et 28 disposés en vis-à-vis et ayant chacun une forme en "chapeau de gendarme". Dans l'exemple, le prolongement 26 comporte une ouverture 30, tandis que le prolongement 28 est complètement fermé. L'ouverture 30 est de forme circulaire et est destinée à permettre l'adaptation d'une tubulure 32 de section circulaire.The lateral flanks 22 are of elongated shape and comprise, in their central part, respective extensions 26 and 28 arranged opposite and each having a shape in "gendarme hat". In the example, the extension 26 has an opening 30, while the extension 28 is completely closed. The opening 30 is circular in shape and is intended to allow the adaptation of a tubing 32 of circular section.

Les deux flancs latéraux 22 de la première partie 10 comportent chacun une rainure périphérique 34 pour la réception d'un bord longitudinal 38 de la seconde partie 12. Ceci contribue à un bon maintien provisoire de la première partie et de la seconde partie entre elles.The two lateral sides 22 of the first part 10 each have a peripheral groove 34 for the reception of a longitudinal edge 38 of the second part 12. This contributes to a good provisional maintenance of the first part and the second part between them.

La seconde partie 12 formant couvercle est définie par un feuillard conformé pour avoir des génératrices généralement parallèles entre elles.The second part 12 forming a cover is defined by a strip shaped to have generators generally parallel to each other.

Ainsi, les éléments constitutifs de la boíte collectrice pourront être brasés dans un four, en même temps que le reste de l'échangeur de chaleur, ce qui simplifie notablement les opérations de fabrication.Thus, the constituent elements of the manifold can be brazed in an oven, together with the rest of the heat exchanger, which simplifies notably the manufacturing operations.

Dans la forme de réalisation des figures 7 à 10, la plaque collectrice est comprise dans la seconde partie 52, tandis que le fond 54 de la première partie 50 est fermé et se raccorde aux flancs latéraux 56.In the embodiment of Figures 7 to 10, the plate collector is included in the second part 52, while that the bottom 54 of the first part 50 is closed and connects to the lateral sides 56.

Comme dans le cas de la forme de réalisation précédente, les deux parties peuvent être réalisées par des opérations classiques de découpage et d'emboutissage d'une feuille métallique. As in the case of the previous embodiment, the two parts can be made by operations conventional sheet cutting and stamping metallic.

Dans la forme de réalisation des figures 11 à 17, le maintien provisoire est procuré par le fait que les deux flancs latéraux 78 de la première partie 72 comportent chacun une série de découpes 86 délimitant des régions d'appui 88 formées en saillie du côté intérieur pour la réception d'un bord longitudinal 90 de la seconde partie 74. Ces régions d'appui 88 sont formées chacune par emboutissage des flancs latéraux 78 du côté intérieur.In the embodiment of Figures 11 to 17, the provisional maintenance is provided by the fact that the two lateral flanks 78 of the first part 72 comprise each a series of cutouts 86 delimiting regions support 88 formed projecting from the inner side for the reception of a longitudinal edge 90 of the second part 74. These support regions 88 are each formed by stamping lateral flanks 78 on the inner side.

Chaque bord longitudinal 90 de la seconde partie 74 est muni d'ergots 92 en saillie propres à s'engager respectivement dans les découpes 86 des flancs latéraux 78 (figures 15 à 17).Each longitudinal edge 90 of the second part 74 is provided projecting lugs 92 suitable for engaging respectively in the cutouts 86 of the lateral flanks 78 (FIGS. 15 to 17).

On assure ainsi un maintien provisoire des deux parties 74 et 76 dans une position correcte avant brasage.This ensures temporary maintenance of the two parts 74 and 76 in a correct position before brazing.

Comme dans le cas des deux formes de réalisation précédentes, les deux parties peuvent être réalisées par des opérations classiques de découpage et d'emboutissage.As in the case of the two embodiments previous, both parts can be realized by classic cutting and stamping operations.

Après assemblage des deux parties et de la tubulure, l'ensemble peut être brasé dans un four, en même temps que le reste de l'échangeur de chaleur à fabriquer.After assembling the two parts and the tubing, the assembly can be brazed in an oven, at the same time as the rest of the heat exchanger to be manufactured.

On réalise ainsi une opération de brasage pendant laquelle tous les éléments de l'échangeur de chaleur sont brasés, ce qui simplifie les opérations de fabrication.A brazing operation is thus carried out during which all elements of the heat exchanger are brazed, this which simplifies manufacturing operations.

L'invention trouve une application particulière aux échangeurs de chaleur pour véhicules automobiles pour constituer par exemple un radiateur de refroidissement du moteur, ou encore un radiateur de chauffage de l'habitacle.The invention finds particular application to heat exchangers for motor vehicles for constitute for example a radiator for cooling the engine, or a radiator for heating the passenger compartment.

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  1. Header box for a heat exchanger, comprising a header plate closed by a wall so as to delimit a chamber into which emerges at least one pipe, characterized in that it comprises:
    a first part (10; 50; 72) formed from a shaped metal sheet having only a bottom (14; 54; 76) and two side walls (22; 56; 78) folded up so as to face each other, at least one of which is provided with an opening (30; 66) in order to attach a pipe (32; 68; 84) thereto, and
    a second part (12; 52; 74) formed from a shaped metal sheet capable of fitting onto the side walls (22; 56; 78) of the first part in order to form a cover on the opposite side to the bottom (14; 54; 76) of this first part,
    in that either the first part (10; 50; 72) or the second part (12; 52; 74) comprises the header plate (14; 58; 76),
    and in that the first part (10; 50; .72), the second part (12; 52; 74) and the pipe (32; 68; 84) are assembled by brazing.
  2. Header box according to Claim 1, characterized in that the two side walls (22; 56; 78) of the first part (10; 50; 72) are generally flat and mutually parallel and adjoin the bottom (14; 54; 76) at right angles.
  3. Header box according to either of Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the two side walls (22) of the first part (10) each comprise a peripheral groove (34) for receiving a longitudinal edge (38) of the second part (12).
  4. Header box according to either of Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the two side walls (78) of the first part (72) each comprise a series of cutouts (86) delimiting bearing regions (88), formed so as to project from the inner side, for receiving a longitudinal edge (90) of the second part (74).
  5. Header box according to Claim 4, characterized in that the bearing regions (88) are each formed by stamping the side walls (78) on the inner side.
  6. Header box according to either of Claims 4 and 5, characterized in that each longitudinal edge (90) of the second part (74) is provided with projecting lugs (92) capable of respectively engaging in the cutouts (86) in the side walls (78).
  7. Header box according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the cover-forming second part (12; 52; 74) is defined by a strip shaped in order to have generally mutually parallel generatrices.
  8. Header box according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the header plate is included within the bottom (14; 76) of the first part (10; 72) and adjoins the side walls (22; 78), whereas the second part (12; 74) constitutes a closed cover.
  9. Header box according to Claim 8, characterized in that the two side walls (22) have respective extensions (26; 28) facing each other, at least one (26) of which is provided with an opening (30) for the pipe (32).
  10. Header box according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the header plate is included within the second part (52), whereas the bottom (54) of the first part (50) is closed and adjoins the side walls (56).
  11. Header box according to one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the first part (10; 50; 72) and the second part (12; 52; 74) are each obtained by stamping and cutting out a metal-sheet piece.
  12. Header box according to Claim 11, characterized in that the first part (10; 50; 72) and the second part (12; 52; 74) are each obtained from a sheet made of a material comprising aluminium.
  13. Heat exchanger comprising at least one header box according to one of Claims 1 to 12.
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