EP2100085A1 - Boîtier destiné à recevoir un liquide destiné à un échangeur thermique, procédé de réalisation d'un tel boîtier, et échangeur thermique - Google Patents

Boîtier destiné à recevoir un liquide destiné à un échangeur thermique, procédé de réalisation d'un tel boîtier, et échangeur thermique

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EP2100085A1
EP2100085A1 EP07846968A EP07846968A EP2100085A1 EP 2100085 A1 EP2100085 A1 EP 2100085A1 EP 07846968 A EP07846968 A EP 07846968A EP 07846968 A EP07846968 A EP 07846968A EP 2100085 A1 EP2100085 A1 EP 2100085A1
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box
walls
end wall
lid
box according
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Joachim Kopp
Wolfgang Kramer
Karl-Heinz Staffa
Florian Moldovan
Haymo BRÖDER
Jörg BERGSCHNEIDER
Klaus Hassdenteufel
Helmut Dobler
Oliver Liedtke
Wolfgang Reier
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Mahle Behr GmbH and Co KG
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D1/00—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators
    • F28D1/02—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid
    • F28D1/04—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits
    • F28D1/053—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight
    • F28D1/0535—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight the conduits having a non-circular cross-section
    • F28D1/05366—Assemblies of conduits connected to common headers, e.g. core type radiators
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F21/00—Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials
    • F28F21/08—Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials of metal
    • F28F21/081—Heat exchange elements made from metals or metal alloys
    • F28F21/084—Heat exchange elements made from metals or metal alloys from aluminium or aluminium alloys
    • 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
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D21/00—Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups F28D1/00 - F28D20/00
    • F28D2021/0019—Other heat exchangers for particular applications; Heat exchange systems not otherwise provided for
    • F28D2021/008—Other heat exchangers for particular applications; Heat exchange systems not otherwise provided for for vehicles
    • F28D2021/0091—Radiators
    • F28D2021/0094—Radiators for recooling the engine coolant
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F2255/00—Heat exchanger elements made of materials having special features or resulting from particular manufacturing processes
    • F28F2255/08—Heat exchanger elements made of materials having special features or resulting from particular manufacturing processes pressed; stamped; deep-drawn
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T29/00—Metal working
    • Y10T29/49—Method of mechanical manufacture
    • Y10T29/4935—Heat exchanger or boiler making

Definitions

  • Box for holding a fluid for a heat exchanger and method for producing such a box, heat exchanger
  • the invention relates to a box for holding a fluid for a heat exchanger, a method for producing such a box and a heat exchanger,
  • 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 wherein the fluid is preferably a coolant, for which reason the box, without this being intended to represent a restriction, is also referred to below as a coolant box.
  • the coolant box which is preferably intended for a heat exchanger, in particular for a heat exchanger of a motor vehicle, has two side walls, two end walls, a lid and a bottom.
  • the addressed end walls, the addressed side walls, the bottom and the cover define an interior space of the coolant box.
  • the bottom and at least one of the two end walls, in particular both end walls, are a one-piece molded part formed by a shaping method.
  • one of the side walls, in particular both end walls, further component of the one-piece, formed by the molding process molding may be.
  • the end walls are spaced apart and are preferably arranged parallel to one another, in particular transversely to a longitudinal direction of the box or coolant box. The same applies to the side walls, which are then arranged in particular in the longitudinal direction of the coolant box.
  • the lid and the bottom are in particular spaced from each other.
  • the shaping process is a drawing process, in particular a deep-drawing process, and / or a hydroforming and / or a compression molding.
  • the floor is preferably curved.
  • One or more receiving openings for pipes can be provided in the floor, in particular for connecting pipes.
  • the tubes can be designed, for example, as flat tubes and be part of a tube-ribbed block. It can also be provided that a separate opening in the bottom is provided for each separate tube. But it can also be provided a large opening for receiving all the tubes of the tube-fin block.
  • the at least one end wall has a folding or bending line along which the at least one end wall can be folded or bent.
  • the folding or bending line can extend in a predeterminable height of the at least one end wall, in particular transversely to a longitudinal direction of the floor.
  • the predetermined height is in or near a plane which is determined by lower edges of the side parts.
  • a first region of the at least one end wall which is arranged below the folding or bending line, pulled, in particular deep-drawn, and / or a second region of the at least one end wall, which is arranged above the folding or bending line, around this folded or bent.
  • the at least one end wall is pulled in the entire or completely, in particular deep-drawn.
  • the at least one end wall has at least one, in particular laterally arranged and / or bendable, tab and / or installation.
  • the at least one tab and / or assembly may be angled such that it is substantially parallel to one of the side walls and / or connected to one of the side walls, in particular by a solder joint.
  • At least one, in particular two, essentially triangular, recess may be formed in a transition region between the bottom and the at least one end wall. This can be provided in particular to simplify a processing of the one-piece molding, in particular a bending or folding or flaps.
  • a recess preferably in the manner of a bead or as a bead or groove formed may be provided, which extends in particular transversely to a longitudinal direction of the lid and into which a wall, in particular one of the two end walls of the coolant box extends ,
  • 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 are formed in particular by break-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, and in particular one or more recesses for the end walls of the coolant box.
  • the lid is U-shaped in cross-section so as to form two spaced-apart flanges connected by an intermediate connecting portion, a lid base.
  • This U-shape can be formed for example from vertical or approximately vertical sections. Rounded designs are also preferred.
  • the lid may be inserted into the coolant box in such a way that the flanges surround the side walls of the coolant box from the outside.
  • the flanges of the U-shape which are also referred to as legs, tabs, which are particularly preferably arcuately shaped. These tabs preferably surround the side walls of the coolant box.
  • the cover is inserted into the coolant box in such a way that the flanges protrude from the connecting section in the direction away from the bottom of the coolant box and at the ends located in this direction join the tabs, which then point outwards are bent over so that they surround the side walls of the coolant box from the outside. It is provided in particular that - seen in the longitudinal direction of the coolant box - a plurality of spaced such tabs are provided on the lid.
  • an interior of the box by walls in particular by two side walls, two end walls, a lid and the lid opposite ground, limited.
  • an integral part which has the bottom and at least one of the two end walls, is produced by a separation method, in particular by punching.
  • this one-piece part comprises the bottom and the two end walls, in particular in a further supplement nor the two side walls.
  • the one-piece part is further processed by a shaping method, in particular to produce the coolant box pulled, in particular deep-drawn, and / or hydroformed and / or molded, wherein the at least one end wall, in particular - in the case that the one-piece part has both end walls - the two end walls, at least partially formed or will.
  • the at least one end wall in particular the two end walls, throughout or completely by the shaping method.
  • the at least one end wall in particular the two end walls, only up to a partial height by the shaping process and then for a residual height by folding or bending.
  • the heat exchanger in particular a radiator for a motor vehicle, has a tube-fin block and a box or coolant box according to the invention, wherein tubes of the tube-and-fin block open into the bottom of the box in the latter.
  • 1a is an exemplary heat exchanger according to the invention, which is designed as a cooler, with an exemplary inventive a box for containing a fluid, which is a coolant box here;
  • FIG. 1b shows the heat exchanger according to FIG. 1 in a view from above;
  • Fig. 1c is a side view of the heat exchanger of FIG. 1;
  • Fig. 2a is a unit of a coolant box of the heat exchanger of Figure 1, which has two side walls, two end walls and a bottom in plan view of one of the two side walls.
  • FIG. 2b shows the unit according to FIG. 2a in plan view of the floor
  • FIG. Fig. 2c the unit of Figure 2a in plan view of the other of the two side walls.
  • Fig. 2d is a partial sectional view taken along the line A-A of Fig. 2b;
  • FIG. 2e is a (sectional) view of the design according to FIG. 2a from the right;
  • FIG. 2e is a (sectional) view of the design according to FIG. 2a from the right;
  • Fig. 2f is a sectional view taken along the line B-B of Fig. 2b;
  • FIG. 3a shows an exemplary design of a lid of a box according to the invention in side view, this design of the lid is given in particular in the design of Figures 1a to 3k.
  • FIG. 3b shows the cover according to FIG. 3a in plan view; FIG.
  • FIG. 3c shows the lid according to FIG. 3a in a three-dimensional oblique view from below;
  • Fig. 3d is a section along the line C-C of Fig. 3a;
  • FIG. 3e shows a section along the line D-D from FIG. 3b in partial view
  • Fig. 3f is a section along the line E-E of Fig. 3b;
  • Fig. 3g is a section along the line F-F of Fig. 3a;
  • Fig. 3h is a section along the line G-G of Fig. 3a;
  • FIG. 3i is an oblique view of a tabbed portion of the lid of FIG 3a from above.
  • FIG. 3k shows an enlarged detail of FIG. 3a; FIG.
  • FIG. 4 shows a section of an exemplary box according to the invention, the design according to FIG. 4 also being able to be given in particular in the layout according to FIGS. 1a to 3k;
  • Fig. 5 is a plan view of the design of FIG. 4;
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a portion of an exemplary coolant box according to the invention, the design according to FIG. 6 also being able to be given in the design according to FIGS. 1a to 3k;
  • Figures 7a to 7d is a view of a detail of a lid-box connection.
  • 8a to 8d is a view of a detail of a lid-box connection
  • Fig. 9 is a view of a detail of a lid-box connection
  • Fig. 10 is a view of a detail of a lid-box connection
  • Fig. 11 is a view of a detail of a lid-box connection
  • Fig. 12 is a view of a detail of a lid-box connection
  • Figs. 13a to 13c show a view of a box
  • FIGS. 1a to 5 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-finned 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. Furthermore, the first unit 16, 16a has a first side wall 22 or 22a, a second side wall 24, 24a, opposite one of these first side wall 22, 22a Interior of the coolant box 10 and 12 in a first orientation of its (indicated by the double arrow 30) longitudinal direction limiting first end wall 26 and 26 a and this interior of the first 10 and second coolant box in the opposite orientation (this longitudinal direction 30) limiting second end wall 28 and 28a on.
  • 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 or 12 is delimited by the lid 18 or 18a.
  • the heat exchanger 1 which is also referred to as a cooler, can be functionally divided into two (part) coolers or (part) heat exchangers.
  • 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 FIG. 1a is part of a high-temperature cooling circuit and the lower part 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 the cooler 36 and wherein over the other of these nozzles 40, 42, the coolant from the upper part of the 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 sockets 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. 1 b shows a plan view of the design of FIG. 1a from above.
  • Fig. 1c shows a side view of the design of FIG. 1a from the left.
  • FIGS. 2 a to 2 f show different views of the first coolant box 10 and of the first unit 16 of this first coolant box 10, respectively.
  • Figs. 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 easily seen that the bottom 20 is formed wave-shaped.
  • FIG. 2 b clearly shows that slit-shaped openings for receiving the flat tubes of the tube / fin block 14 are provided in the base.
  • Figs. 2a and 2c - as well as the Fig. 1a - are also well taken that the tube-rib block 14 remote from the end of the side walls 22, 24 is substantially substantially straight, and in the area in which the main nozzle is arranged, having a bulge.
  • the dividing wall 32 does not extend as far as the end of the side walls 22, 24 facing away from the tube / fin block. Nevertheless, this partition 32 divides the interior 62 of the coolant box 10 into two sub-chambers 64, 66.
  • FIG. 2d shows a sectional view along the line A-A from FIG. 2b in a 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 along the line B-B of Fig. 2b. There is good to see that the bottom 20 is curved.
  • Fig. 2d can be clearly seen that the wavy formed in the longitudinal direction 30 and curved between the side walls 22, 24 trained floor forms by its wave profile insertion bevels for the flat tubes of the tube-rib block 14.
  • the slots 60 are substantially in the region of the lower points of the waves profus - seen from the outside - arranged.
  • the wave structure also achieves a certain stiffening effect in the region of the bottom.
  • transition region 68 between the bottom 20 and the end wall 26 or 28 is integrally formed and merges into a lower part 26-2 or 28-2 of the end wall 26 and 28, respectively.
  • the lower part 26-2 and 28-2 of the end wall 26 and 28, respectively, is defined by a bending or folding line 26-3 and / or 28-3 shown in broken lines in FIGS. 2e and 2f from the upper part 26-1 and 28-1 of the end walls 26 and 28 delimited.
  • the dashed region 70 schematically indicates that the upper parts 26-1, 28-1 of the end walls 26, 28 are folded up or bent up along the bending / folding line 26-3, 28-3 during production.
  • the upper parts 26-1, 28-1 of the end walls 26, 28 can be bent, for example, against a stop or against an end face, in particular an end face of the side walls 22, 24.
  • FIGS. 2c and 2d can also be easily seen that the end walls 26, 28 or the upper parts 26-1, 28-1 of the end walls 26, 28 in their side areas facing the side walls 22, 24 respectively lateral tabs or ., Installations 72.
  • lugs 72 protrude in the longitudinal direction 30 or in the direction of the side walls 22, 24 from the end wall 26, 28 or from the upper parts 26-1, 28-1 of the end walls 26, 28 and become, for example, by means of solder plating soldered to the side walls 22 and 24 outside or inside.
  • tabs 72 are provided on the side walls 22 and 24 respectively at the appropriate location and these tabs are bent so that they extend in the direction of the end wall level and on the corresponding end wall 26, 28 or on the corresponding upper part 26-1, 28-1 of the end walls 26, 28 - in particular by means of solder plating - are soldered.
  • FIGS. 3 a to 3 k show an exemplary cover of the coolant box 10.
  • FIG. 3 a shows a top view of the cover 18, FIG. 3 c shows a three-dimensional view of the cover 18 from below, FIG. 3 d shows a sectional view along the line CC from FIG. 3 a, 3 e 3f is a sectional view taken along line EE of FIG. 3b, FIG. 3g is a sectional view taken along line FF of FIG. 3a, and FIG. 3h is a sectional view taken along line GG Fig. 3a.
  • FIG. 3i shows an oblique top view of the cover according to FIG. 3a in the region of tabs arranged at the end of the legs.
  • FIG. 3 k shows an enlarged detail in the area 80 from FIG. 3 a.
  • the lid 18 has a substantially U-shaped cross-section, which can be clearly seen in FIGS. 3c, 3d, 3f, 3g, 3h and 3i.
  • This U-shape is approximately rectangular and is made up of two spaced apart legs 82, 84, also referred to as flanges can, and one connecting these two legs connecting portion 86 is formed.
  • 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 86.
  • 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.
  • the side walls 22, 24 are soldered to the lid 18, 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 soldering 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. 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 recesses extend transversely or perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction 30 approximately through the entire cover.
  • the recesses 90, 92 serve to receive the end walls 26, 28 and the upper parts 26-1, 28-1 of the end walls 26, 28. These recesses 90, 92 have run-on slopes, which favor the insertion of the end walls 26, 28 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 arched, serves to receive the partition wall 32.
  • the depressions 90, 92, 94 in particular also facilitate the soldering process in that the corresponding end walls or partitions can be introduced there and subsequently soldered.
  • the soldering can be done in particular by means of solder plating.
  • the depressions 90, 92 in this exemplary embodiment run in a tab-like section 96 which engages the end walls 26, 28 or the upper parts 26-1, 28-1 of the end walls 26, 28 from the outside embraces.
  • This tab-like portion 96 is formed so that it substantially to the corresponding end wall 26, 28 and the corresponding upper part 26-1, 28-1 of the end wall 26, 28 first then abuts the free end obliquely from this end wall, so that a gap between the free end and the corresponding end wall is given, which favors the soldering.
  • 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.
  • FIG. 4 and 5 show detail sections of the first, one-piece unit 16, 16a of the coolant box 10 and 12 according to the invention as shown in FIG. 1a to 3k.
  • FIG 4 shows a side view of a partially completed first unit 16 or 16a. There, in particular, 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, 16a is formed from a sheet which was first punched and in which the side walls 22, 24 were subsequently bent.
  • tabs 112, 114 are then also bent, in such a way that they are arranged substantially parallel to the side walls 22, 24 and thus form areas for a solder connection with the side walls 2, 24.
  • FIG. 6 shows a perspective section of an exemplary coolant box 10 or 12 according to the invention, wherein it should be noted that the design according to FIG. 6 can also be provided in the embodiment according to FIGS. 1a to 3k.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 shows a perspective view of an alternative first, one-piece unit 16b, which likewise has the bottom 20, the side parts 22, 24 and the end parts 26, 28 (not shown), but is manufactured in the factory. ment of the first, one-piece unit 16 or 16a in the design according to FIGS. 4 and 5 differs.
  • This alternative one-piece unit 16b is also formed from a sheet which has first been punched according to a predetermined shape. By subsequent deep-drawing of the stamped sheet, the bottom 20, the side parts 22, 24 and the end parts 26, 28 are formed, whereby in the alternative, first, one-piece unit 16 b, a laterally and downwardly closed box, which is open at the top, forms ,
  • the lid 18 is inserted into this box or unit 16b and in particular soldered to it by means of solder plating
  • the box 10, 12 made of metal, in particular aluminum.
  • Figures 7a to 7d show an embodiment of a box-lid connection, wherein the box 100 is connected to the lid 101.
  • the box 100 in this case has a tube plate 102, in which openings 103 or passages are provided for receiving tubes.
  • the box 100 has side walls 104, 105 which, starting from the tubesheet, are bent down substantially at right angles and are set upwards. Through the side walls 104,105 The box 100 forms a substantially unilaterally open box 100 with four side walls 104,105, which touch on their narrow sides or narrow-side end portions and are sealed together.
  • the cover 101 has edge regions 106, 107 which are set up at its four edges and which come into contact with the inner sides and possibly the upper-side narrow sides of the side walls 104, 105 and can be connected to them in a sealing manner.
  • edge regions 106, 107 which are set up at its four edges and which come into contact with the inner sides and possibly the upper-side narrow sides of the side walls 104, 105 and can be connected to them in a sealing manner.
  • erected edge regions 106 which are set up substantially at right angles to the plane of the lid and which have tabs 108 which are bent approximately in a U-shape such that they are the upper-side end regions or narrow sides of the side walls 104 embrace.
  • further set-up or erected edge regions 107 are provided, which are formed inclinedly rising in a first region and in a further region substantially U-shaped shape or lobes, which the end portion of the side wall 105th embrace.
  • the raised portion 107 contacts the side wall 105 on the outside of the side wall with its inside.
  • Figures 8a to 8d show another embodiment of a box-lid connection, in which the box 200 is connected to the lid 201.
  • the box 200 in this case has a tube plate 202, in which openings 203 or passages are provided for receiving tubes. Furthermore, the box 200 on sidewalls 204,205, which are bent starting from the tubesheet upwardly substantially at right angles and are placed upwards. By the side walls 204,205, the box 200 forms a substantially unilaterally open almost rectangular box 200 with four side walls 204,205, which touch on their narrow sides or narrow end portions and are sealed together, such as soldered together are.
  • the cover 201 has at its four edges raised edge portions 206,207, which come into contact with the inner sides and possibly the upper-side narrow sides of the side walls 204,205 and are sealingly connectable with these.
  • raised edge regions 206 Provided on the long sides of the lid 201 are raised edge regions 206, which are set up substantially at right angles to the plane of the lid and which have lobes 208 which are bent approximately in a U-shape such that they are the upper-side end regions or narrow sides of the side walls 204 embrace.
  • the two inner surfaces of the tabs 208 touch the side wall on both sides.
  • further set-up or raised edge regions 207 are provided, which essentially have a U-shaped shaping or correspondingly U-shaped tabs 209, which surround the end region of the side wall 205.
  • the at least one raised area 207 or the tabs 209 touches a region of the side wall 205 on both sides with their respective two inner surfaces on the respective outer surface of the side wall 205.
  • the tabs or side walls have insertion bevels in order to achieve the gap-free joining together.
  • the corners of the lid is advantageously achieved by the sharp-edged design a concern of the lid to the side walls of the box.
  • the corners of the lid and / or the box can be embossed.
  • the Lot nearest be increased to improve a Dichtlöten.
  • Figures 9 and 10 show embodiments of the invention in which the tabs 250, which are substantially U-shaped, have in their comb portion 251 an opening 252 through which a tab 253 of the side wall 254 of the box passes.
  • the flap 253, as shown in Figure 9 are laterally bent or, as shown in Figure 10, deformed by a tool, so that escape of the lid by peeling off the tab 250 is avoided by the tab 253.
  • Figures 11 and 12 show a further embodiment of the invention, in which the box 300 is connectable to the lid 301, wherein in Figure 11, the box 300 is still performed separately from the lid 301 and in Figure 12, the lid 301 on the box 300th is attached.
  • the box has four walls, of which only three are shown 302,303,304, which are laterally interconnected, such as by brazing.
  • the box with the side walls can also be made in one piece by deep drawing, so that the joining areas on the side edges or side end portions of the walls would be omitted.
  • the lid 301 has a circumferential raised edge 305. which can be brought into contact with its outer surface 306 with the inner surface 307 of the side walls 302, 303, 304 of the box 300 to produce a sealed joint between the box 300 and the lid 301.
  • the lid with the peripheral edge 305 is integrally formed.
  • the lid with edge can be produced for example by deep drawing.
  • the corner 308 of the edge 305 is relatively sharp-edged, so that the lid fits snugly into the likewise relatively sharp-edged corner 309 of the box and soldered the joint connection well sealing in the corner.
  • the edge 305 of the lid 301 is chamfered at its lower adjoining the bottom of the lid area, see 310, so that this slope serves as an insertion bevel 310 during assembly of the lid 301 in the box 300.
  • the lid 301 further has projections or lobes 311 which, viewed from the edge 305 together with the latter, are approximately U-shaped and open at the bottom so as to form a receiving space between the rim 305 and the tab 311, in which the upper edge region of the side walls 302 to 304 of the box 300 can engage.
  • the flaps 311 may be flared downwardly and outwardly to form an insertion slope.
  • the corners of the lid are well fitted in the corners of the side walls of the box, so that a secure soldering of the lid and box can be achieved.
  • FIGS 13a to 13c and 14a to 14c show a further embodiment of a box 400 with lid 401.
  • the lid 401 is deep-drawn and has a substantially planar central portion 402, which may well have stiffening beads 403.
  • the cover 401 has connection possibilities with openings 404 for introducing and / or discharging a fluid and advantageously gf.
  • the lid 401 mounting options for holding elements 406, which can be connected to the lid are. These can be riveted, soldered or mechanically joined to the lid, for example.
  • the lid 401 has a peripheral edge 407, which is raised and approximately U-shaped or rectangular in cross-section to accommodate the upper ends of the side walls of the box 400 can.
  • the cross-section of the edge of the lid 401 may be designed quite comparable, as in the figures 8c, 11 or 12.
  • slots 408 or openings may be introduced in the comb area in the u- or rectangular raised edge, through which lobes 409 of Ranges of the box 400 can pass through to secure connection of lid 401 and box 400 before soldering.
  • flaps 409 are already shown, for example, by FIGS. 9 or 10.
  • a receptacle 411 is provided for a partition wall disposed inside the box, which can be used if necessary, so that it can separate the box into two areas. If the partition is not needed, it can also be omitted.
  • the box 400 has four walls 413, 414, 415 and 416, two of which are short end walls 415 and 416 and two long side walls 413 and 414. These are preferably thermoformed with the bottom 412 of the box 400 in one piece. In the bottom 412 openings or passages are provided for receiving pipes. Furthermore, in the box 400 side receptacles 417 provided for a partition, which cooperate with the receptacles in the lid to a partition, if necessary, to record or fix.
  • FIG. 15 shows a heat exchanger 500, which has a network on parallel tubes 501 and ribs 502 disposed therebetween in an advantageous manner.
  • the tubes 501 are sealed in their end regions in boxes 503, 504, the boxes 503, 504 having openings or passages in a tube sheet for this purpose. Furthermore, the boxes have the structure of the lid and box shown in Figures 13 and 14, wherein on a box connecting piece 505 are provided for supplying and discharging a fluid. Furthermore, holding means 506 can be seen.

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La présente invention concerne un boîtier destiné à contenir un agent de refroidissement destiné à un échangeur thermique (1) pour véhicules à moteur, le boîtier 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) opposé au couvercle (18 ou 18a), le fond présentant une ou plusieurs ouvertures (60) destinées à recevoir des tubes, en particulier des tubes de liaison tels que des tubes plats. Le fond (20 ou 20a) et au moins l'une des deux parois frontales (26, 28 ou 26a, 28a) forment une pièce moulée monobloc réalisée au moyen d'un procédé de formage.
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