EP1771697B1 - Echangeur thermique, boite destinee a recevoir un fluide pour un echangeur thermique, et procede de production de cette boite - Google Patents

Echangeur thermique, boite destinee a recevoir un fluide pour un echangeur thermique, et procede de production de cette boite Download PDF

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EP1771697B1
EP1771697B1 EP05767996.1A EP05767996A EP1771697B1 EP 1771697 B1 EP1771697 B1 EP 1771697B1 EP 05767996 A EP05767996 A EP 05767996A EP 1771697 B1 EP1771697 B1 EP 1771697B1
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Jörg BERGSCHNEIDER
Haymo BRÖDER
Klaus Hassdenteufel
Joachim Kopp
Wolfgang Kramer
Florin Moldovan
Karl-Heinz Staffa
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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
    • F28F9/0202—Header boxes having their inner space divided by partitions
    • F28F9/0204—Header boxes having their inner space divided by partitions for elongated header box, e.g. with transversal and longitudinal partitions
    • F28F9/0209—Header boxes having their inner space divided by partitions for elongated header box, e.g. with transversal and longitudinal partitions having only transversal partitions
    • F28F9/0212—Header boxes having their inner space divided by partitions for elongated header box, e.g. with transversal and longitudinal partitions having only transversal partitions the partitions being separate elements attached to header boxes
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F2275/00—Fastening; Joining
    • F28F2275/04—Fastening; Joining by brazing
    • F28F2275/045—Fastening; Joining by brazing with particular processing steps, e.g. by allowing displacement of parts during brazing or by using a reservoir for storing brazing material
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F2275/00—Fastening; Joining
    • F28F2275/14—Fastening; Joining by using form fitting connection, e.g. with tongue and groove
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T29/4935—Heat exchanger or boiler making

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  • the invention relates to a heat exchanger, a box for receiving a fluid for a heat exchanger according to the preamble of claims 1 or 18 and to methods for producing such a box.
  • a box is z. B. off EP 0 958 953 known.
  • a box for receiving fluid for a heat exchanger is known.
  • This known box has a bottom with receiving slots for connecting pipes or flat tubes and a lid arranged opposite this floor.
  • This cover is formed integrally with the two end walls.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a cost-effective and easy to manufacture fluid box for a heat exchanger.
  • a box for receiving a fluid according to claim 1 or according to claim 18 is proposed in particular.
  • An inventive heat exchanger is the subject of claim 30.
  • a method for producing a fluid box for a heat exchanger is the subject of claim 31.
  • Preferred developments are subject of the dependent claims.
  • a box for receiving a fluid according to claim 1 is proposed.
  • This fluid is preferably coolant, which is why the box, without this being a limitation, is also referred to as a coolant box.
  • This coolant box is preferably intended for a heat exchanger, such as a heat exchanger of a motor vehicle.
  • the coolant box has two side walls, two end walls, a lid and a bottom. It is particularly provided that the side walls are spaced and preferably arranged parallel to each other. The same applies to the end walls. Also, the lid and the bottom are in particular spaced from each other.
  • the floor has one or more receiving openings for pipes. These are in particular connecting pipes.
  • the tubes can be designed, for example, as flat tubes and be part of a tube and fin block.
  • the mentioned end walls, the addressed side walls, the bottom and the lid define the interior of the coolant box.
  • At least one recess is provided into which a wall extends.
  • This wall preferably extends with its ends in this recess.
  • the wall is particularly aligned transversely to the side walls.
  • the wall is in a particularly preferred embodiment, an end wall of the coolant box. It is particularly preferred that several such depressions are provided. It can be provided, for example, which is particularly preferred that such a depression is provided in the lid for each of the two end walls.
  • the recess (s) of the lid which serve to receive a respective wall, are in particular formed break-through-free.
  • a recess is provided in the cover into which a partition wall extends, which subdivides the interior of the coolant box into sub-chambers.
  • the recess is referred to for simplification, wherein it should be noted that in a preferred embodiment a plurality of recesses are provided, in particular one or more recesses for the end walls of the coolant box.
  • the recess is preferably formed in the manner of a bead or as a bead.
  • the wall so in particular end wall or partition wall, preferably extends into the recess, that the wall - as seen in the longitudinal direction of the coolant box - is supported in at least one, but more preferably in both orientations of the recess.
  • a recess is formed in particular as a return. But it can also be provided that a recess is formed so that two spaced-apart projections are provided, between which then the recess is formed, in particular with respect to these projections.
  • the lid recess for receiving a wall can also be designed as a groove or groove-shaped.
  • the depression has one or more run-on slopes.
  • the boundaries of the depression situated in the longitudinal direction of the coolant box converge towards one another in the depth direction of this depression.
  • the cross-section of this depression which is formed in particular by the abovementioned boundaries or by means of these boundaries, may for example be elliptical-section-shaped or semicircular or triangular or polygonal or rectangular or square, whereby the shapes of this depression should not be restricted. So there are also other forms of depression preferred However, it should be noted that in a particularly preferred design run-up slopes are given.
  • Such a depression may for example be rounded, in particular in cross section.
  • the recess may extend, for example, over the entire width of the lid or substantially over the entire width of the lid. It is also preferable that it extends substantially over the entire width, that - seen in the longitudinal direction of the recess - remain wall sections or webs, however, laterally. It can be provided, for example, that the lid has tabs or sections which engage around the end walls.
  • the lid preferably has a substantially U-shaped cross-section as seen transversely to the longitudinal direction.
  • the longitudinal direction is in particular the direction which extends from the one end wall of the coolant box to the other end wall of the coolant box.
  • the lid is U-shaped in cross-section, so that two spaced flanges are formed, which are connected via an intermediate connecting portion.
  • This U-shape can be formed for example from vertical or approximately vertical sections. Rounded designs are also preferred.
  • the lid is inserted into the part of the coolant box, that the flanges protrude in the direction away from the bottom of the coolant tank direction of the connecting portion and connect at the ends located in this direction the tabs, which then to the outside are bent over so that they surround the side walls of the coolant box from the outside. It is particularly provided that - in the longitudinal direction seen the coolant box - a plurality of spaced such tabs are provided on the lid.
  • the lid is integrally formed and made of a one-piece part, in particular sheet metal.
  • the lid is particularly made separately from the side walls, the end walls and the floor.
  • These side walls, these end walls and this bottom are preferably also - as a unit - integrally formed and made of a one-piece part, in particular one-piece sheet metal.
  • the transition from the bottom to the end walls is preferably formed in one piece, and particularly preferably free of connecting means, such as solder joints or the like.
  • the end walls are particularly preferably bent from the ground.
  • the floor is preferably curved.
  • a box for receiving a fluid, such as coolant, according to claim 18 is proposed.
  • This box is intended for a heat exchanger or may be part of a heat exchanger.
  • the box is intended especially for motor vehicles or for heat exchangers of motor vehicles.
  • the box has a lid, and arranged on the opposite side of the lid of this box floor. In this bottom one or more openings for receiving pipes is provided.
  • These tubes are in particular connecting or flat tubes. These tubes can, for example, fluidically connect the box with another box of the same heat exchanger or open into deflection sections.
  • the box also has a plurality of walls which are in the Essentially arranged transversely to this cover and across this floor. These walls can be arranged, for example, perpendicular to this cover and / or perpendicular to this floor.
  • a first wall of these walls which are arranged substantially transversely to this cover and / or to the floor, has at least one recess into which a third wall extends or engages, in particular with an edge region of this third wall.
  • a second wall of these walls which are arranged substantially transversely to this cover and / or to the bottom, has at least one depression into which the third wall likewise extends or also engages, in particular with an edge region of this third Wall.
  • the third wall extends substantially transversely to the first wall and substantially transversely to the second wall.
  • the third wall may be arranged perpendicular to the first wall and perpendicular to the second wall.
  • the first wall is positioned at a distance from the second wall.
  • the first wall is spaced and positioned parallel to the second wall.
  • the third wall is in an advantageous development of a wall of the walls, which are arranged substantially transversely or perpendicular to this cover and / or to the bottom,
  • the third wall with one of two opposite ends of this third wall extends into or engages in a recess of the first wall and extends or engages with the opposite end region into the recess of the second wall.
  • the third wall is trapped in the recess of the first and the second wall, in particular in each case with respect to a transverse or perpendicular to the third wall level. It may be provided that this "capture" of the third wall in the recesses of the first and second walls is effected by allowing these recesses to co-operate with the floor in a substantially transverse or perpendicular to the third wall Level are substantially closed circumferentially.
  • This may for example be such that on the floor facing side of the respective recess of the first and the second wall of this bottom forms a stop for the third wall, and that in the direction of the cover and transverse or perpendicular to the third wall in both orientations the boundary wall portions of the recesses form stops for the third wall.
  • the recess of the first wall and / or the recess of the second wall is formed as a groove or embossed bead.
  • the addressed first wall and the addressed second wall are each the side walls, namely opposite side walls, of the box.
  • first wall and the second wall are respective end walls, namely opposite end walls, of the box.
  • the third wall is a partition, by means of which the interior of the box is divided into sub-chambers.
  • the first wall is a side wall or end wall of the box
  • the second wall is a partition of the box, with which the interior of the box is divided into different chambers.
  • a wall is a fourth wall
  • a wall is a fifth wall
  • a wall is a sixth wall
  • this sixth wall is arranged transversely, preferably perpendicular, to the fourth wall and transversely to the fifth wall.
  • the fourth wall and this fifth wall each have at least one depression and the sixth wall extends into this depression of the fourth wall and into this depression of the fifth wall or engages in the respective recesses.
  • first wall, the second wall and the third wall are different walls.
  • fourth wall, the fifth wall and the sixth wall are different walls.
  • none of the first, the second and the third wall is identical to one of the fourth, the fifth and the sixth wall.
  • the fourth wall is the third wall.
  • the first wall and the second wall are side walls of the box, and the third wall is a partition wall of this box, by means of which the box is divided into different chambers.
  • the fifth wall is an end wall of the box and the sixth extends into the recess of the fourth wall identical to the third wall and is a partition, by means of which the interior of the box is divided into different chambers.
  • the first and the second wall is in each case an end wall of the box
  • the third wall is a partition of the box, with which the interior of the box in different sub-chambers is divided
  • the fifth wall is a side wall of the box
  • the sixth wall is a partition, by means of which the box is divided into different sub-chambers, and wherein the third wall is identical to the fourth wall.
  • first wall, the second wall and the third wall or the fourth wall, the fifth wall and the sixth wall in each case relatively narrow, circumferential edges and transverse thereto, relatively large surfaces of its surface.
  • the mentioned depressions, which are provided in the first wall and the second wall and the fourth wall and the fifth wall, are preferably provided in the large surface portions, which are located transversely to the peripheral edge.
  • first wall and the second wall of the box are each integrally connected to the bottom of the box.
  • first wall and the second wall and the bottom of a part - such as sheet metal - are made.
  • sheet metal - is made.
  • the sheet is deep drawn to form this first and second wall and to form this bottom, and is produced in a bending process.
  • the third wall has two opposite side edges or side edge sections or narrow sides, which extend essentially transversely to the cover and transversely, preferably substantially vertically, to the bottom of the box, and of which one in particular completely - extends into the recess of the first wall, and of which the other extends - in particular completely - in the recess of the second wall.
  • two mutually opposite side edges or side edge sections or narrow sides of the third wall respectively Form projections, wherein the projection which is formed at the one of these two opposite side edges or narrow sides, extends into the recess of the first wall, and wherein the projection, in the other of these two opposite side edges or side edge portions or narrow sides of the third wall is formed, extends into the recess of the second wall.
  • the two mentioned opposite side edges or side edge portions or narrow sides of the third wall additionally form sections that do not extend into the recess of the first and second wall.
  • the sixth wall forms on two opposite side edges or narrow side projections which extend into the recess of the fourth and fifth wall, said opposite side edges or side edge portions or narrow sides of the sixth wall Have sections that do not extend into the mentioned wells.
  • the one of two opposite side edges or narrow sides-in particular completely-extends into a recess of the fourth wall and the other of these two opposite side edges or narrow sides of the sixth wall forms. in particular completely - extends into a recess of the fifth wall.
  • the bottom of the box has at least one recess, wherein the third wall extends into this recess of the floor. It can be provided, for example, that this depression, which is provided in the bottom, is formed as a groove or embossed bead.
  • the recess which is provided for receiving the third wall in the first wall and / or the recess which is provided for receiving the third wall in the second wall and / or the recess extending for the Recording the third wall is provided in the bottom, essentially linear.
  • the lid of the box has a recess and the third wall extends into this recess of the box.
  • the cover further comprises a recess in which the first wall extends, and a recess into which the second wall extends. If the mentioned fourth, fifth and sixth walls are provided, it may further be provided that the cover for receiving these walls likewise has corresponding recesses.
  • the mentioned recesses which may be provided in the cover for receiving the mentioned walls, may for example be configured in each case as a bead or as an impressed groove.
  • first wall and the second wall are each side walls of the box.
  • the two opposite end walls also extend in each case a recess of the lid.
  • first wall and the second wall are each an end wall of the box.
  • opposite side walls each extend into a recess of the lid.
  • the mentioned recesses of the lid can each be in particular grooves or beads or the like.
  • the circumferential edge or the narrow sides of the third wall extend circumferentially substantially completely in recesses. This may in particular be such that depressions are respectively provided in the first wall, the second wall, the bottom and the lid, which are so circumferentially closed in cooperation, wherein the third wall extends circumferentially substantially completely in this recess arrangement.
  • the recess of the first wall and the second wall, which are respectively provided for receiving the third wall are located in a plane. This may in particular be a plane that is located transversely, preferably perpendicular, to the direction of extension - in particular the direction of longitudinal extent - of the floor.
  • the bottom and / or the lid each have recesses for receiving the third wall, it can be provided that the recesses are provided in the first wall, in the second wall, and in the bottom and / or cover for receiving the third wall , located in one level.
  • the recesses which are provided in the first wall, in the second wall and in the bottom and / or in the lid for receiving the third wall are formed integrally.
  • the recess or bead, which is provided in the first wall for receiving the third wall is spaced from the lid facing the end of this first wall.
  • the recess or bead, which is provided in the second wall for receiving the third wall is spaced from the lid facing the end of this second wall.
  • addressed depressions or beads-as mentioned-are spaced from the end of the first or second wall facing the lid are and extending from their closest to this end point continuously substantially to the bottom end facing the first and second wall.
  • the recesses or beads addressed in the region of the base merge into a recess or bead provided in the bottom, so that the recesses or beads of the first wall, the bottom and the second wall cooperate in a (FIG. in cross-section) form a substantially U-shaped recess or bead. It is particularly preferred that further provided in the lid a recess or bead for receiving the third wall.
  • the recess or bead of the lid, the recess or bead of the first wall, the recess or bead of the bottom and the recess or bead of the second wall form a circumferentially closed recess or bead in cooperation, in which extend circumferentially - preferably completely closed - the edge regions of the third wall or in which they are received.
  • the recesses or beads which are provided in the first wall and the second wall for receiving the third wall, extending to the respective end facing the lid of the respective wall and in a local end portion substantially stepped or possibly also formed with bevels.
  • This can be such that on the third wall on opposite sides in each case projections - preferably two projections - are attached, so that these projections can be guided over this stepped recess or bead.
  • a shoulder is provided so that the respective upper projection of the third wall at the end of the insertion is pivoted in the recess or bead so that the third wall or partition is oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the box ,
  • it can on the interaction of the projections with the mentioned stepped depressions or beads, in particular stepped sections of the bead, are clamped.
  • the third wall engages in the recess of the first and the second wall each in the manner of a snap connection.
  • This can be such that the first and the second wall and the bottom are integrally formed, the first and second wall, which can be referred to as bottom flanks, in particular also in such a configuration, opened or bent to the third wall in the The third wall and the first and second walls then snap back and thus catch the third wall in said recesses or beads.
  • the third wall forms a snap connection in cooperation with the depressions or beads of the first and the second wall, and that the third wall is held on the first and the second wall by means of additional connecting means, such as welded connection or soldered connection.
  • the third wall has a tab which extends through a through opening in one of the box outwardly bounding walls or the lid of this box to the outside, and thus indicating that a third wall or Partition was already installed.
  • a heat exchanger according to claim 30 is further proposed, which is in particular a radiator for a motor vehicle.
  • the invention proposes in particular a method according to claim 31.
  • the 1a to 3k show an exemplary embodiment of a heat transfer 1 according to the invention with a box according to the invention for receiving a fluid.
  • This box for receiving a fluid is in particular a coolant box, so that in the following for simplicity is spoken by the coolant box.
  • the heat exchanger 1 has a first coolant box 10 and a second coolant box 12 spaced therefrom, as well as a tube-and-fin block 14, which is arranged between these coolant box 10, 12.
  • the tube-fin block 14 has a plurality of parallel aligned connecting tubes, which are designed in this example as flat tubes, on. Between these connecting tubes are - formed transversely to their longitudinal direction - tube spaces in which ribs are arranged in a known manner, in such a way that the tube-fin block is transverse to the plane formed by the tube assembly of air flowed through.
  • the connecting tubes of the tube-fin block 14 each open at a first end into the first coolant box 10 and at its second end into the second coolant box 12.
  • the coolant boxes 10, 12 each have a first unit 16 or 16a, and a lid 18 or 18a.
  • the first unit 16 or 16a has on the lid 18 and 18a opposite side on a bottom 20 and 20a. Further, the first unit 16, 16a, a first side wall 22 and 22a, one of these first side wall 22, 22a opposite second side wall 24, 24a, a the interior of the coolant box 10 and 12 in a first orientation of his (indicated by the double arrow 30) ) Longitudinally delimiting first end wall 26 or 26a and a said inner space of the first 10 and second coolant box in the opposite orientation (this longitudinal direction 30) limiting the second end wall 28 and 28a.
  • the side walls 22, 24 and 22a, 24a and the bottom 20 and 20a define the interior of the coolant box 10 and 12, respectively.
  • the interior of the coolant box 10 and 12 is limited by the lid 18 and 18 a.
  • the heat exchanger 1 which is also referred to as a cooler or can be designed functionally divided into two (part) cooler or (part) heat exchanger.
  • the heat exchanger 1 seen in the longitudinal direction 30 at the same height in the two coolant boxes 10, 12, each transverse to this longitudinal direction 30, a partition wall 32 and 34 are provided. It can also be provided in the coolant boxes 10, 12 at different heights in the longitudinal direction 30 partitions arranged (which are not shown in the figures), which cause a serpentine deflection of the coolant.
  • the upper part cooler in 1a Part of a high-temperature cooling circuit and the lower part of cooler 38 is part of a low-temperature circuit.
  • first coolant box 10 and in the second coolant box 12 respectively opens a main nozzle 40 and 42, via one of these main nozzle 40, 42 coolant can flow into the upper part of cooler 36 and wherein the other of these nozzles 40, 42, the coolant from the upper part cooler 36 can flow out again.
  • the lower part of the cooler 38 has a opening into the first coolant box 10 spigot 44 and an opening into the second coolant box 12 spigot 46, also here by one of these stub 44, 46 coolant can flow into the lower part of the cooler 38 and through the other of these nozzles 46, 44 can flow out of this lower part cooler 38.
  • a drain screw 48 is further provided for discharging coolant. Further, in the region of the first coolant box 10, here in the region of the upper end, a nozzle 50 for the filling with coolant and / or the vent is provided.
  • Fig. 1b shows a plan view of the design according to Fig. 1 a from above.
  • Fig. 1 c shows a side view of the design according to FIG Fig. 1a from the left.
  • the Fig. 2a to 2f show different views of the first coolant box 10 and the first unit 16 of this first coolant box 10th
  • Fig. 2a and 2c show a plan view of the side walls 22 and 24 from the outside.
  • Fig. 2b shows a plan view of the bottom 20 from the outside.
  • Fig. 2a and 2c can be well seen that the bottom 20 is wave-shaped.
  • Fig. 2b clearly shows that slot-shaped openings for receiving the flat tubes of the tube-fin block 14 are provided in the bottom.
  • the Fig. 2a and 2c can - as well as the Fig. 1a - Be well taken that the tube-rib block 14 facing away from the end of the side walls 22, 24 is substantially substantially straight, and in the region in which the main nozzle is arranged, has a bulge. This bulging is provided in particular, since the main nozzle 40 is dimensioned here correspondingly large.
  • Fig. 2a and 2c can be seen that the partition 32 does not extend to the tube-rib block facing away from the end of the side walls 22, 24. Nevertheless, this partition wall 32 divides the interior 62 of the coolant box 10 into two sub-chambers 64, 66. This is made possible because the in the Fig. 2a to 2f cover not shown so far inserted into the first unit 16, so that it bears against this partition wall 32 substantially.
  • Fig. 2d shows a sectional view taken along the line AA Fig. 2b in partial view.
  • Fig. 2e shows a side view and a corresponding sectional view of the design according to Fig. 2a from the right.
  • Fig. 2f shows a sectional view taken along the line BB Fig. 2b , There is good to see that the bottom 20 is curved.
  • the bottom which is of a corrugated design in the longitudinal direction 30 and curved between the side walls 22, 24 forms guide slopes for the flat tubes of the tube / fin block 14 by its wave profile.
  • the slots 60 are arranged substantially in the region of the lower points of the wave profile - seen from the outside.
  • the wave structure also achieves a certain stiffening effect in the region of the bottom.
  • Fig. 2d It can be seen that the transition region 68 between the bottom 20 and the end wall 26 and 28 is integrally formed.
  • the dashed region 70 schematically indicates that the end walls 26, 28 are folded up or bent up during production.
  • the end walls 26, 28 can be bent, for example, against a stop or against an end face, in particular end face of the side walls 22, 24.
  • Fig. 2c and Fig. 2d can also be well taken that the end walls 26, 28 in their side walls 22, 24 facing end portions each have lateral tabs or lists 72.
  • These tabs 72 are in the longitudinal direction 30 and in the direction of the side walls 22, 24 of the end wall 26 and 28 and are soldered, for example by means of Lotplatt Schl on the side walls 22 and 24 outside or inside.
  • tabs 72 are respectively provided on the side walls 22 and 24 at the appropriate location and these tabs are bent so that they extend in the direction of the end wall plane and soldered to the corresponding end wall - in particular by means of Lotplattieren.
  • the Fig. 3a to 3k show an exemplary cover of the coolant box 10.
  • Fig. 3a a side view of the lid 18, Fig. 3b a top view of the lid 18, Fig. 3c a three-dimensional view of the lid 18 from below, Fig. 3d a sectional view taken along the line CC Fig. 3a .
  • Fig. 3e a partial sectional view taken along the line DD Fig. 3b .
  • Fig. 3f a sectional view taken along the line EE Fig. 3b .
  • Fig. 3g a sectional view taken along the line FF Fig. 3a and Fig. 3h a sectional view taken along the line GG Fig. 3a ,
  • Fig. 3i shows an oblique plan view of the lid according to Fig. 3a in the region of ends of the legs arranged tabs.
  • Fig. 3k shows an enlarged section in the area 80 Fig. 3a ,
  • the lid 18 has seen in the longitudinal direction 30 has a substantially U-shaped cross section, which fits well in the Fig. 3c . 3d, 3f, 3g, 3h and 3i can be seen.
  • This U-shape is formed approximately at right angles and is formed by two spaced legs 82, 84, which may also be referred to as flanges, and a connecting portion 86 connecting these two legs.
  • This cover 18 is inserted on the side facing away from the bottom 20 of the first unit 16 so that the connecting portion 86 faces this floor and the legs 82, 84 protrude in the bottom-facing direction of the connecting portion 16.
  • tabs 88 are designed arcuate in the embodiment.
  • the tabs 88 extend from the ends of the legs 82, 84 facing away from the connection region 86, in particular bent outward. But these tabs 88 may also have a bent course instead of a curved course.
  • end portions of the side walls 22, 24 are received.
  • the side walls 22, 24 can be soldered to the lid, in particular by solder plating.
  • the lid is soldered to the first unit in such a way that a tight connection is produced, wherein in particular the method of solder plating can be used.
  • the tabs 88 are arranged spaced apart as seen in the longitudinal direction 30, so that in this longitudinal direction 30, tab-free regions are formed on the legs 82, 84 between adjacent tabs 88.
  • the tabs 88 continue on the legs 82, 84 in such a way that the lid can be made of a metal sheet.
  • the lid Due to the size of the opening 40, the lid has a bulge, which is adapted to the shape of the side walls 22, 24 substantially.
  • the lid also has recesses 90, 92, 94. These depressions extend transversely or perpendicular to the longitudinal direction 30 approximately through the entire lid.
  • the depressions 90, 92 serve to receive the end walls 26, 28. These depressions 90, 92 have chamfers which favor the insertion of the end walls and / or allow centering.
  • the depressions 90, 92 support the end walls 26, 28 in the longitudinal direction 30, in particular on both sides or in both orientations.
  • the recess 94 which here has a substantially rectangular cross-section, but may alternatively be provided with run-on slopes, or curved, serves to receive the partition 32.
  • the recesses 90, 92, 94 facilitate in particular the soldering process by the corresponding end walls or partitions can be introduced there and then can be soldered.
  • This embodiment may be suitable for a complete soldering, that is, the entire heat exchanger is soldered in one operation, the soldering is simplified, for example, by a Lotplatt ist maybe some or all parts.
  • the recesses 90, 92 run in this embodiment, a tab-like portion 96 which engages around the end wall 26 and 28 from the outside.
  • This tab-like portion 96 is formed so that it initially applies substantially to the corresponding end wall 26 and 28 and then projects the free end obliquely from this end wall, so that a gap between the free end and the corresponding end wall is given, the soldering favors.
  • the recesses 90, 92 and 94 which are in particular beads or beads with insertion bevels, can serve in particular the fixation and / or the play compensation of the end walls.
  • the 4, 5, 6 and 7 show some exemplary detail of an exemplary coolant box according to the invention 10 and 12, respectively, wherein it should be noted that the designs according to the Fig. 4 to 7 also in the embodiment according to Fig. 1a to 3k can be given.
  • Fig. 4 shows a side view of a partially completed first unit 16.
  • the opposite side walls 22 and 24 are shown, as well as the bottom 20, which is formed here arched.
  • This one-piece unit 16 is formed from a sheet which was first punched and in which the side walls 22, 24 were bent.
  • the bottom 20 Prior to bending the sidewalls or bending the sidewalls, the bottom 20 has been formed in a forming process, such as deep drawing, although other forming methods such as hydroforming or simply drawing, embossing and / or bending may be used.
  • a closed section 110 of an end wall has formed.
  • a section which serves to form the end wall 26 protrudes from the image plane in this production state. This is good too Fig. 5 to recognize, which is a top view of the design according to Fig. 4 shows.
  • the end wall 26 shown there does not yet have its fully assembled position.
  • the 6 and 7 show exemplary configurations of the recesses 92, wherein the recess 92 and bead 92 in the design according to Fig. 6 is formed approximately rectangular and in the design according to Fig. 7 is formed substantially approximately semicircular. There are run-on slopes - especially in the design according to Fig. 7 - Given these wells, which may also be part of the depression and facilitate the insertion of the end wall 26. These recesses or beads 92 may be formed symmetrically, for example, in particular, may be provided that the end wall 26 in its fully inserted position - in the 6 and 7 not yet shown - with respect to this recess 92 are substantially centered. In the 6 and 7 also the tabs 112 are shown.
  • the box 10, 12 made of metal, in particular aluminum.
  • the 8a to 11th show a further embodiment of a box 130 according to the invention for receiving a fluid.
  • the box 130 may be, for example, a coolant box of a heat exchanger; The box 130 is therefore referred to below as the coolant box 130.
  • the coolant box 130 is part of a heat exchanger or heat exchanger according to the invention - which may be, for example, a radiator for a motor vehicle - is.
  • a coolant box 130 according to the 8a to 11th is modified, in particular with regard to the design and the reception or the receiving areas of the partition or the partitions.
  • exemplary coolant box 130 in the design according to the Fig. 1a to 1c is given instead of the local coolant box 12.
  • Coolant box 130 used reference numerals, which were also used in the description of the coolant box 12.
  • the coolant box 130 has a bottom 20a, as well as a first side wall 22a, a second side wall 24a, a first end wall 26a, a second end wall 28a, and a lid 18a. Furthermore, the coolant box 130 has a partition 34, by means of which the interior 62a of the coolant box 130 is subdivided into partial chambers or into two partial chambers 64a, 66a.
  • Fig. 8a and 8b show this coolant box 130, wherein the lid 18a is removed or not shown in these two views.
  • the partition wall 34 is not mounted or exploded in relation to the remaining part of the design shown there; the partition wall is shown there before assembly.
  • Fig. 8b shows the mentioned design without cover 18a with mounted or latched partition 34th
  • the lid 18 a is disposed opposite the bottom 20 a, which is in the Fig. 8a and 8b not visible, but for example in Fig. 11 ,
  • a plurality of openings 60a are provided for receiving flat tubes.
  • These openings 60a are designed as slot-shaped passage openings and aligned with their longitudinal extension directions parallel to each other.
  • the mentioned flat tubes which are in particular flat tubes of a tube and fin block, can be inserted into the openings 60a; A flow connection between the coolant box 130 and a further coolant box can be established via these flat tubes.
  • the coolant box 130 has a main opening 132 for the entry or exit of fluid or cooling medium, as well as a further opening 134 for the entry or exit of fluid or cooling medium.
  • the openings 132, 134 may be part of the same coolant circuit or fluidly connected within the heat exchanger or be part of various coolant circuits or non-fluidly connected within the heat exchanger.
  • main opening 132 can - which in the Fig. 8a and 8b is not shown - a main socket to be molded and the other opening 134 may - this is also not shown - also be formed a nozzle.
  • the first side wall 22a, the second side wall 24a, the first end wall 26a, the second end wall 28a and the partition wall 34 are respectively aligned substantially perpendicular to the cover 18a and perpendicular to the bottom 20a.
  • first side wall 22a is arranged parallel to and transversely to its direction of extension at a distance from the second side wall 24a.
  • the bottom 20a is convexly curved. This is in particular such that in a cross-section viewed transversely to the longitudinal direction of the coolant box, the bottom 20a has a substantially constant radius, the corresponding arc extending over less than 180 °; but this can also be different; For example, the bottom 20a may be straight or have a different curvature.
  • a first wall 136 of the walls 22a, 24a, 26a, 28a, 34 arranged essentially transversely or perpendicular to the cover 18a and / or transversely or perpendicular to the floor 20a has a recess 138, into which a third wall 140 - in particular with an edge portion - extends or engages.
  • a second wall 142 of the walls extending substantially transverse to the lid 18a and / or transverse to the floor 20a has a recess 144 into which the third wall 140 extends.
  • the third wall 140 is arranged transversely, preferably perpendicular, to the first wall 22a and transversely - preferably perpendicularly - to the second wall 24a.
  • the third wall 140 is the dividing wall 34, the first wall 136, the first side wall 22a and the second wall 142, the second side wall 24a.
  • a recess 146 is provided, in which also the third wall 140 - in particular with an edge region - extends.
  • the recess 138 provided in the first wall 136 merges with the depression 146 provided in the bottom 20a; the recess 146 provided in the bottom 20a merges with the recess 144 provided in the second wall 142.
  • FIG. 8d shows a section through the side walls 22a, 24a and the bottom 20a in the region of the partition 34, wherein the partition wall 34 is not shown there.
  • Fig. 8c shows a corresponding section at a location which is in the longitudinal direction 30a of the box 130 as seen from the partition 34 spaced.
  • the previously mentioned recesses 138, 144, 146 are formed in the embodiment as a bead. This bead 138, 144, 146 or these beads 138, 144, 146 are embossed in the side walls 22a, 24a and in the bottom 20a. The recesses or beads 138, 144, 146 are open to the interior 62 a of the coolant box 130.
  • the recess or bead 146 introduced into the bottom 20a for receiving the partition wall 34 extends substantially over the entire width of the bottom on its side facing the interior 62a.
  • the depressions or beads 138 and 144 introduced into the side walls 22a and 24a each extend from the end 20a facing the end 156 or 158 of the respective side wall 22a or 24a - each substantially uninterrupted - in the direction away from the bottom up to a point 148 or 150, which is spaced from the end facing away from the bottom 20a 152 and 154 of the respective side wall 22a and 24a.
  • Fig. 8d illustrates that the side walls 22a, 24a and the bottom 20a are integrally formed.
  • These side walls 22a; 24a and the bottom 20a may for example be made in one piece or formed from a one-piece sheet metal.
  • the end walls 26a, 28a are also made in one piece with the bottom 20a and the side walls 22a, 24a, in particular from a one-piece sheet metal.
  • the end walls 26a, 28a are separate parts which are integrally formed.
  • Fig. 9a shows a plan view of the partition 34, which here is the third wall 140.
  • the Fig. 9b shows a side view of in Fig. 9a shown wall 34 and 140th
  • the partition wall 34 may be made, for example, as a stamped part.
  • the partition wall 34 is wider than the floor or wider than the distance of the bottom flanks, which are referred to here as side walls 22a, 24a. This is in particular such that the inner spacing of the side walls 22a, 24a is less than the width of the bottom, in particular outside of the recesses or beads 138, 144.
  • the partition wall can be provided that the partition wall by about 0.5 mm wider as the floor or as the distance of the side walls 22a, 24a.
  • a width difference for example, is between 0.1 mm and 3 mm. But other differences in width can be provided.
  • the bottom flanks or the side walls 22a, 24a are opened or bent easily.
  • the dividing wall 34 is-preferably completely-in the depression or bead 138, 146, 144, the bottom flanks or the side walls 22a, 24a snap back to and fro again.
  • the width of the recess or bead 138, 146, 144 may be substantially adapted to the thickness of the partition, so that the partition or the position of the partition in the axial direction of the coolant box 130 is substantially fixed. It can also be given a certain game.
  • the partition wall 34 is, however, in particular also caught in such a way that it can not fall out transversely to the direction of longitudinal extent 30a of the coolant box 130.
  • the partition wall 34 has a partition wall tab 160.
  • This partition wall tab 160 is here provided on the side facing away from the bottom 20 a of the partition 34.
  • the partition wall tab 160 serves or only to ensure or indicate the presence of the partition wall 34 after assembly.
  • the lid 18a has an opening 162 through which the addressed tab 160 extends outwardly. From the outside can therefore be recognized by the presence of the tab 160 that the partition 34 is mounted.
  • Fig. 10a shows a plan view of the lid 18 a and Fig. 10b shows a three-dimensional oblique view from above of the lid 18 a.
  • Fig. 10c shows a sectional view along the line Xc-Xc Fig. 10a
  • Fig. 10d shows a sectional view along the line Xd-Xd Fig. 10a
  • Fig. 10e shows a sectional view along the line Xe-Xe Fig. 10a
  • Fig. 10f shows a sectional view along the line Xf-Xf Fig. 10a
  • Fig. 10g shows a sectional view along the line Xg-Xg Fig. 10a
  • Fig. 10h shows an oblique view of a tabbed portion of the lid 18a according to Fig. 10a from above.
  • FIGS. 10a to 10h Cover 18a shown is substantially designed as the lid 18a of the embodiment according to the FIGS. 1 a to 7.
  • the lid 18a differs according to the FIGS. 10a to 10h essentially in that the bulge, which is substantially adapted to the course of the side walls and is provided due to the opening 40 or 132, is provided at a longitudinally offset position and the tabs 88 and 88a according to their length and arrangement accordingly are varied, and through the opening 162 for the partition plate 160. Therefore, in view of the design of the lid 18 a according to the 10a to 10h to the description of the lid 18 to the FIGS. 3a to 3k directed.
  • the cover 18a recesses or beads 90a, 92a, in which the end walls 26a, 28a extend. Furthermore, provision is made in particular for the cover 18a to have a recess or bead 94a into which the third wall 140 or the partition wall 34 extends or into which this wall engages.
  • the lid 18a is sunk between the side walls 22a, 24a received such that the recess or bead 94a of the lid 20a on the one hand, the recess or bead 138 of the first 22a side wall connects or immediately connects, and on the other hand, the recess or Bead 144 of the second side wall or.
  • the dividing wall 34 is surrounded by the lid 18a, which also has a corresponding recess or bead 146 in this area, as already mentioned. After soldering, the small assembly gaps between the parts are completely sealed.
  • cover 18 has been carried out that provided for receiving the partition bead has a substantially rectangular cross-section.
  • the cross-sectional shape can also be designed differently, such as semicircular, part-circular, elliptical or otherwise.

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  1. Boîte servant à recevoir un fluide, tel que du liquide de refroidissement, pour un échangeur de chaleur (1), en particulier pour des véhicules automobiles, ladite boîte comprenant deux parois latérales (22, 24 ou 22a, 24a), deux parois frontales (26, 28 ou 26a, 28a), un couvercle (18 ou 18a) et un fond (20 ou 20a) disposé à l'opposé du couvercle (18 ou 18a), fond dans lequel il est prévu une ou plusieurs ouvertures (60) servant à recevoir des tubes, en particulier des tubes de raccordement, tels que des tubes plats, où le couvercle (18 ou 18a) présente au moins une partie en creux (90, 92, 94) dans laquelle s'étend au moins une paroi (26, 26a, 28, 28a, 32), caractérisée en ce que la partie en creux (90, 92, 94) du couvercle (18 ou 18a), au moins au nombre de un, s'étend pratiquement sur toute la largeur du couvercle (18 ou 18a), partie en creux dans laquelle est logée une paroi (26, 26a, 28, 28a, 32), en particulier une paroi frontale (26, 28 ou 26a, 28a).
  2. Boîte selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'au moins une paroi logée dans une partie en creux (90, 92, 94) du couvercle (18 ou 18a) est une paroi frontale (26, 28 ou 26a, 28a) de la boîte (10 ou 12).
  3. Boîte selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'au moins une paroi logée dans une partie en creux du couvercle (18 ou 18a) est une paroi de séparation (32 ou 34) qui subdivise en chambres l'espace intérieur de la boîte (10 ou 12).
  4. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le couvercle (18 ou 18a) présente au moins une première partie en creux dans laquelle est logée une première paroi frontale (26 ou 26a), ledit couvercle présentant également au moins une deuxième partie en creux (92) différente de la première partie en creux (90) au moins au nombre de un, deuxième partie en creux dans laquelle est logée une deuxième paroi frontale (28 ou 28a) placée à distance par rapport à la première paroi frontale (26 ou 26a).
  5. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la partie en creux (90, 92, 94) du couvercle (18 ou 18a), au moins au nombre de un, est configurée à la façon d'une moulure.
  6. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la partie en creux (90, 92, 94) du couvercle (18 ou 18a), au moins au nombre de un, supporte, dans le sens de la longueur (30) de la boîte (1) ou dans la direction des parois latérales (22, 24 ou 22a, 24a), la paroi (26, 26a, 28, 28a, 32) logée dans cette partie en creux (90, 92, 94), et ce, en particulier suivant les deux orientations de cette direction.
  7. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les délimitations de la partie en creux (90, 92, 94) du couvercle (18 ou 18a), au moins au nombre de un, situées dans le sens de la longueur (30) de la boîte (1) ou dans la direction des parois latérales (22, 24 ou 22a, 24a) et vues dans le sens de la profondeur de cette partie en creux (90, 92, 94), convergent l'une vers l'autre.
  8. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les délimitations de la partie en creux (90, 92, 94) du couvercle (18 ou 18a), au moins au nombre de un, situées dans le sens de la longueur (30) ou dans la direction des parois latérales (22, 24 ou 22a, 24a), présentent un effet de centrage pour la paroi logée (26, 26a, 28, 28a, 32).
  9. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la partie en creux (90, 92, 94) du couvercle (18 ou 18a), au moins au nombre de un, vue de façon transversale par rapport à la paroi (26, 26a, 28, 28a, 32) logée dans ladite partie en creux, est configurée au moins partiellement de manière arrondie, en particulier est configurée pratiquement en forme de demi-cercle.
  10. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le couvercle (18 ou 18a) entoure les parois frontales (26, 28 ou 26a, 28a), et ce, en particulier au moyen d'une partie terminale (96) de parties en creux (90, 92, 94).
  11. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le couvercle (18 ou 18a), vu de façon transversale par rapport à sa direction longitudinale (30), présente une section pratiquement en forme de U.
  12. Boîte selon la revendication 11, caractérisée en ce que les flancs de la forme en U de la partie (86) de la forme en U reliant ces flancs (82, 84) s'étendent dans la direction opposée au fond (20 ou 20a) de la boîte (10 ou 12).
  13. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le couvercle (18 ou 18a) présente des pattes (88) en particulier de forme recourbée, pattes qui entourent les parois latérales (22, 24 ou 22a, 24a), où il est prévu, en particulier, que le couvercle (18 ou 18a) ait une section en forme de U et que les pattes (88) s'étendent à partir des extrémités des brides (82, 84) de la forme en U, lesdites extrémités étant placées à l'opposé de la partie de liaison (86).
  14. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le couvercle (18 ou 18a) est une pièce fabriquée séparément des parois latérales (22, 24 ou 22a, 24a) et séparément des parois frontales (26, 28 ou 26a, 28a) et du fond (20 ou 20a).
  15. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le fond (18 ou 18a) est conçu en formant une seule et même pièce, et fabriqué à partir d'une pièce, en particulier à partir d'une tôle en particulier découpée et d'un seul tenant.
  16. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la transition allant du fond (20 ou 20a) jusqu'aux parois frontales (26, 28 ou 26a, 28a) est configurée d'un seul tenant.
  17. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que l'ensemble se composant des parois latérales (22, 24 ou 22a, 24a), des parois frontales (26, 28 ou 26a, 28a) et du fond (20 ou 20a) est configuré en formant une seule et même pièce et fabriqué en particulier à partir d'une pièce d'un seul tenant, en particulier à partir d'une tôle.
  18. Boîte servant à recevoir un fluide, tel que du liquide de refroidissement, pour un échangeur de chaleur (1), en particulier pour des véhicules automobiles, ladite boîte comprenant un couvercle (18a) et un fond (20a) disposé à l'opposé du couvercle (18a), fond dans lequel il est prévu une ou plusieurs ouvertures (60) servant à recevoir des tubes, et comprenant plusieurs parois (22a, 24a, 26a, 28a, 34) qui s'étendent pratiquement de façon transversale par rapport à ce couvercle (18a) ou de façon transversale par rapport à ce fond (20a), en particulier selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, où une première paroi (136 ou 22a) de ces parois (22a, 24a, 26a, 28a, 34), qui s'étendent pratiquement de façon transversale par rapport à ce couvercle (18a) ou par rapport à ce fond (20a), présente au moins une partie en creux (138) dans laquelle s'étend ou s'engage une troisième paroi (140 ou 34) de la boîte (130) servant à recevoir du fluide, et en ce qu'une deuxième paroi (142 ou 24a) de ces parois (22a, 24a, 26a, 28a, 34), qui s'étendent pratiquement de façon transversale par rapport à ce couvercle (18a) ou de façon transversale par rapport à ce fond (20a), présente au moins une partie en creux (144) dans laquelle s'étend ou s'engage la troisième paroi (140 ou 34),
    caractérisée en ce que la partie en creux (90, 92, 94) du couvercle (18 ou 18a), au moins au nombre de un, dans laquelle est logée une paroi (26, 26a, 28, 28a, 32), en particulier une paroi frontale (26, 28 ou 26a, 28a), s'étend pratiquement sur toute la largeur du couvercle (18 ou 18a).
  19. Boîte selon la revendication 18, caractérisée en ce que cette première paroi (136 ou 22a) et cette deuxième paroi (142 ou 24a) sont respectivement une paroi latérale (22a ou 24a) de la boîte (130).
  20. Boîte selon l'une des revendications 18 à 19, caractérisée en ce que la première paroi (136 ou 22a) ainsi que la deuxième paroi (142 ou 24a) sont assemblées en formant respectivement une seule et même pièce avec le fond (20a).
  21. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications 18 à 20, caractérisée en ce que la troisième paroi (140 ou 34) est une paroi de séparation (34) au moyen de laquelle l'espace intérieur (62a) de la boîte (130) est subdivisé en chambres partielles (64a, 66a).
  22. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications 18 à 21, caractérisée en ce que le fond (20a) de la boîte (130) présente au moins une partie en creux (146), et en ce que cette troisième paroi (140 ou 34) s'étend dans cette partie en creux (146) de ce fond (20a), où il est prévu, en particulier, que la partie en creux (146) de ce fond (20a) soit configurée comme une rainure ou comme une moulure formée en creux.
  23. Boîte selon la revendication 22, caractérisée en ce que les parties en creux (138, 144, 146), qui sont prévues dans la première paroi (136 ou 22a), dans la deuxième paroi (142 ou 24a) et dans le fond (20a), sont configurées en communiquant entre elles.
  24. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications 18 à 23, caractérisée en ce que la partie en creux (138), qui est prévue dans la première paroi (136 ou 22a), est placée à distance de l'extrémité (152) - tournée vers le couvercle (18a)-de cette première paroi (136 ou 22a), et en ce que la partie en creux (144), qui est prévue dans la deuxième paroi (142 ou 24a), est placée à distance de l'extrémité (154) - tournée vers le couvercle (18a)-de cette deuxième paroi (142 ou 24a).
  25. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications 18 à 24, caractérisée en ce que le couvercle (18a) présente au moins une partie en creux (94a), en particulier une moulure ou une rainure formée en creux, dans laquelle s'étend la troisième paroi (140 ou 34).
  26. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications 18 à 25, caractérisée en ce que le bord circulaire de la troisième paroi (140 ou 34) s'étend de façon circulaire pratiquement en totalité dans des parties en creux, et ce, en particulier dans des parties en creux (138, 144, 146, 94a) qui sont prévues dans la première paroi (136 ou 22a), dans la deuxième paroi (142 ou 24a), dans le fond (20a) et dans le couvercle (18a).
  27. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications 18 à 26, caractérisée en ce que la troisième paroi (140 ou 34) s'engage dans les parties en creux (138, 144) de la première paroi (136 ou 22a) et de la deuxième paroi (142 ou 24a), à la façon d'un assemblage par encliquetage.
  28. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications 18 à 27, caractérisée en ce que la troisième paroi (140 ou 34) forme, de façon conjointe avec les parties en creux (138, 144) de la première paroi (136 ou 22a) et de la deuxième paroi (142 ou 24a), un assemblage par encliquetage, et en ce que la troisième paroi (140 ou 34) est maintenue sur la première paroi (136 ou 22a) et sur la deuxième paroi (142 ou 24a), par des moyens d'assemblage supplémentaires, tels qu'un assemblage par soudage ou un assemblage par brasage.
  29. Boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications 18 à 28, caractérisée en ce que la troisième paroi (140 ou 34) présente une patte (160) qui s'étend vers l'extérieur à travers une ouverture de passage (160) de l'une des parois ou couvercle (18a) délimitant la boîte (130) vers l'extérieur.
  30. Echangeur de chaleur, en particulier refroidisseur pour un véhicule automobile, comprenant un bloc (14) de tubes et d'ailettes et une boîte (10 ou 12) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, où les tubes du bloc (14) de tubes et d'ailettes, se trouvant dans la zone du fond (20 ou 20a) de la boîte (10 ou 12), débouchent dans ledit fond.
  31. Procédé de fabrication d'une boîte servant à recevoir un fluide, tel que du liquide de refroidissement, pour un échangeur de chaleur (1), procédé en particulier pour la fabrication d'une boîte selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 29, caractérisée en ce que les parois délimitant l'espace intérieur de la boîte, qui sont en particulier deux parois latérales (22, 24 ou 22a, 24a), deux parois frontales (26, 28 ou 26a, 28a), un couvercle (18 ou 18a) et un fond (20 ou 20a) disposé à l'opposé du couvercle (18 ou 18a), sont formées par deux pièces respectivement d'un seul tenant, en particulier des tôles, où ces tôles sont découpées au cours d'une première étape, sont recourbées au cours d'une deuxième étape et, au cours d'une troisième étape, sont assemblées l'une à l'autre par brasage, et où avant, pendant ou après la première étape et, avant ou pendant la deuxième étape et, avant la troisième étape, l'une de ces deux pièces, qui présente une partie servant à la formation d'un fond prévu pour le logement de tubes de raccordement, est soumise à un emboutissage profond.
EP05767996.1A 2004-07-16 2005-07-04 Echangeur thermique, boite destinee a recevoir un fluide pour un echangeur thermique, et procede de production de cette boite Active EP1771697B1 (fr)

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