EP2633255B1 - Heat exchanger with lateral fluid supply - Google Patents

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EP2633255B1
EP2633255B1 EP11771201.8A EP11771201A EP2633255B1 EP 2633255 B1 EP2633255 B1 EP 2633255B1 EP 11771201 A EP11771201 A EP 11771201A EP 2633255 B1 EP2633255 B1 EP 2633255B1
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Sylvain Moreau
François Busson
Mohamed Ibrahimi
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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
    • F28F1/00—Tubular elements; Assemblies of tubular elements
    • 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
    • F28D1/03—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 plate-like or laminated conduits
    • F28D1/0308—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 plate-like or laminated conduits the conduits being formed by paired plates touching each other
    • F28D1/0325—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 plate-like or laminated conduits the conduits being formed by paired plates touching each other the plates having lateral openings therein for circulation of the heat-exchange medium from one conduit to another
    • F28D1/0333—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 plate-like or laminated conduits the conduits being formed by paired plates touching each other the plates having lateral openings therein for circulation of the heat-exchange medium from one conduit to another the plates having integrated connecting members
    • F28D1/0341—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 plate-like or laminated conduits the conduits being formed by paired plates touching each other the plates having lateral openings therein for circulation of the heat-exchange medium from one conduit to another the plates having integrated connecting members with U-flow or serpentine-flow inside the conduits
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F9/00—Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings
    • F28F9/02—Header boxes; End plates
    • F28F9/0246—Arrangements for connecting header boxes with flow lines
    • F28F9/0251—Massive connectors, e.g. blocks; Plate-like connectors
    • F28F9/0253—Massive connectors, e.g. blocks; Plate-like connectors with multiple channels, e.g. with combined inflow and outflow channels

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  • the invention relates to the field of heat exchangers, especially for motor vehicles.
  • a plate heat exchanger has an intake pipe and an evacuation pipe forming part of a fluid circulation circuit considered, at least one connecting part of which extends in the direction of longitudinal stacking. Such an arrangement has a large size.
  • the invention is particularly applicable to evaporators intended for air-conditioning installations, in which the fluid circulating within the exchanger body is a refrigerant which enters the liquid phase and exits in the gas phase after heat exchange with a flow of gas.
  • the known heat exchangers are not optimized, especially in terms of dimensions.
  • the invention particularly aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of known heat exchangers. It aims in particular to achieve a heat exchanger of the aforementioned type having a small footprint in the longitudinal stacking direction of the tubes.
  • the invention also aims to provide such a heat exchanger having an optimized pressure drop and which is particularly suitable as an evaporator for a motor vehicle air conditioning installation.
  • the invention proposes for this purpose a heat exchanger comprising an assembly of tubes, for example constituted by an assembly of plates, stacked in a longitudinal stacking direction to form a heat exchanger body for the circulation of a first fluid, comprising a connection device arranged at one end of the exchanger body in the longitudinal stacking direction.
  • the connecting device comprises an end plate and a cover adapted to be assembled together to jointly define an inlet channel and an outlet channel, respectively, for the admission of the fluid into the exchanger body and the evacuation of the fluid from the exchanger body.
  • the inlet channel and the outlet channel open in a transverse direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal stacking direction.
  • the input channel and the output channel are of generally bent shape.
  • the end plate has a stamped portion having a first input pattern and a first output pattern.
  • the cover has a second input cavity and a second output cavity.
  • the first input cavity cooperates with the second input cavity to define the input channel
  • the first output cavity cooperates with the second input cavity.
  • Output fingerprint to set the output channel.
  • the inlet channel and the outlet channel each have cross sections essentially defined by the second inlet cavity and the second outlet cavity of the lid.
  • the first input pattern and the first output pattern are of reduced depth less than a substantial depth of the second input pattern and the second pattern of output.
  • the reduced depth of the first input pattern and the first input pattern is less than 1 mm, preferably less than 0.5 mm, and the substantial depth of the second input pattern and the second pattern output is less than 10 mm, preferably less than 8 mm.
  • the outlet channel has a first end opening into the exchanger body and a second end opening outwardly of the exchanger body.
  • the outlet channel has a hydraulic diameter, in any intermediate region between the first end and the second end, between a first value of hydraulic diameter at the first end of the outlet channel and a second value of hydraulic diameter at the second end of the output channel.
  • the value of the hydraulic diameter of the outlet channel increases from the first value of hydraulic diameter at the first end of the outlet channel to the second hydraulic diameter value at the second end of the outlet channel.
  • the first value of the hydraulic diameter is between 10.5 mm and 11 mm, preferably 10.8 mm, and / or the second value of the hydraulic diameter is between 15 mm and 16 mm, preferably 15.6 mm. mm.
  • the outlet channel has an internal width, considered in an assembly plane of the end plate and the cover, which is greater than an internal width of the inlet channel, considered in the same plane of 'assembly.
  • the internal width of the outlet channel is between 14.5 mm and 16.8 mm, preferably close to 16 mm.
  • a stamped reservoir is interposed between the end plate and an adjacent plate of the heat exchanger body, opposite the lid, to ensure fluid communication with the inlet channel and the flow channel. exit.
  • the size of the input and output channels, considered in the stacking direction, is thus reduced. Such a reduction in size is particularly desired in the case of air conditioning evaporators for motor vehicles whose plate width, which corresponds substantially to the thickness of the exchanger body, is less than or equal to 40 mm.
  • the end plate and the cover thus form two specific components that can be assembled on a heat exchanger body known elsewhere.
  • FIG. 1 represents a heat exchanger 10, in a perspective view, which, in the example, constitutes an evaporator for a motor vehicle air conditioning installation.
  • the heat exchanger 10 comprises, for example, an assembly of plates 12 stacked in pairs in a longitudinal stacking direction, or first direction x, to form an exchanger body 14 delimiting internal tubes for the circulation of a fluid, preferably a refrigerant or refrigerant.
  • the plates 12 are respectively formed from a stamped metal sheet, for example made of aluminum alloy, having respective assembly edges intended to be joined together, in particular by brazing, to define first circulation channels of a first fluid.
  • the first circulation channels of the first fluid in particular the refrigerant or refrigerant, alternate with circulation passages for a second fluid, preferably air, which externally scans the exchanger body 14, as represented by the arrow A on the figure 1 .
  • the plates 12 comprise a first end boss 16 and a second end boss 18.
  • Each first end boss 16 of a plate 12 is intended to be assembled with the first end boss 16 of a plate 12 adjacent, in particular by brazing.
  • each second end boss 18 of a plate 12 is intended to be assembled with the second end boss 18 of an adjacent plate 12, in particular by brazing.
  • the first end bosses 16, located in the upper part on the figure 1 according to the embodiment, are each provided with two openings (not visible on the figure 1 ) allowing to define internally two circulation ducts (not visible on the figure 1 ) extending parallel to the longitudinal stacking direction of the plates 12.
  • the second end bosses 18 are made in an analogous manner and also make it possible to define two other circulation ducts internally.
  • the circulation ducts made by the openings of the first end bosses 16 and the second bosses end 18 make it possible to ensure fluid communication between the plates 12 for circulation in one or more passes.
  • corrugated spacers forming heat exchange fins are disposed between two pairs of adjacent plates 12, in the space between the first end bosses 16 and the second end bosses 18 respectively of the pairs of plates. 12, in the circulation passages for the second fluid to increase the heat exchange surface, between the first fluid, preferably the refrigerant or refrigerant, and the second fluid, preferably air.
  • the exchanger body 14 is provided, at one of its ends, in the longitudinal stacking direction, with a connection device 19 comprising an end plate 20, or input / output plate 20.
  • the end plate 20 is a specific plate, whose structure is different from the plates 12 forming the plate assembly 12 stacked in pairs to form a heat exchanger body 14.
  • the end plate 20 is assembled against the plate 12 located at the end of the exchanger body 14, in the longitudinal stacking direction.
  • connection device 19 also comprises a lid 22, advantageously obtained by stamping, to delimit together with the end plate 20 an inlet channel 24 and an outlet channel 26.
  • the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 are of generally bent shape.
  • the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 open internally into the exchanger body 14 and externally from the same side of the exchanger body 14 for admission and evacuation of the first fluid, as shown respectively by arrows F1 and F2.
  • the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 open in a transverse direction y substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal stacking direction x.
  • a regulator at the border of a compartment dedicated to the engine and a compartment of cockpit, and the arrangement of the evaporator in the compartment compartment, according to an orientation in which its exchange surface extends perpendicularly to the direction of flow of air, such an orientation of the channels 24 and 26 tends to arrange the latter substantially to the right of the expander.
  • the connecting means thus making it possible to link the heat exchanger to the expander is more direct, which also leads to a reduction in the pressure drop in each of the tubes of said connecting means.
  • the longitudinal stacking direction x forms with the transverse direction y and a vertical direction z a direct dihedron.
  • the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 communicate respectively with the two circulation ducts. delimited inside the exchanger body 14 through the openings of the first end bosses 16.
  • Figures 2 to 4 present, respectively, an assembled perspective view, in exploded perspective and in plan of the end plate 20.
  • Figures 2 to 4 therefore have the structure of the end plate 20 and the cover 22.
  • the end plate 20 is made by stamping a metal strip, for example aluminum alloy.
  • the end plate 20 has a wall 28 of generally rectangular shape, advantageously having a ribbed structure, terminated at one end (in the lower part according to the figure 2 ) by an outgrowth 29 coming to bear against the second end boss 18 of the adjacent plate 12 to close the circulation ducts defined by the respective openings of the second end bosses 18.
  • the end plate 20 has a stamped portion 30 adapted to define, together with the lid 22, the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26.
  • the stamped portion 30 has a first input cavity 32 helping to define the input channel 24 and a first output cavity 34 helping to define the output channel 26.
  • the end plate 20 also has an inlet opening 36 and an outlet opening 38, as shown on the figure 3 , formed through the stamped portion 30 to ensure fluid communication with the circulation ducts made by the openings of the first end bosses 16 and second end bosses 18 defined inside the exchanger body 14.
  • the first input cavity 32 and the first output cavity 34 each have substantially the shape of an arc.
  • the first input cavity 32 externally surrounds the first output cavity 34 on substantially a quarter circle, as shown on the Figures 2 to 4 .
  • connection device 19 also comprises a reservoir 40, advantageously stamped.
  • the reservoir 40 has substantially the shape of the first end boss 16 of the plate 12.
  • the reservoir 40 is interposed between the end plate 20 and the plate 12 located at the end of the exchanger body 14 in the longitudinal stacking direction.
  • the reservoir 40 is arranged opposite the cover 22 with respect to the wall 28 of the end plate 20 of the connection device 19.
  • the reservoir 40 is intended to ensure fluid communication between the exchanger body 14 and the input channel 24 and the output channel 26.
  • the reservoir 40 is provided with an inlet opening 42 and an outlet opening 44.
  • the inlet opening 42 and the outlet opening 44 are respectively located in alignment with the inlet opening. 36 and the outlet opening 38 of the end plate 20, as shown on the figure 3 .
  • the cover 22 has a second inlet cavity 46 and a second outlet cavity 48, advantageously of substantial depth.
  • the second entrance footprint 46 and the second output fingerprint 48 are intended to come, respectively, opposite the first input fingerprint 32 and the first output fingerprint 34 to define the input channel 24 and the output channel 26 .
  • the second input cavity 46 and the second output cavity 48 also have a substantially circular arc shape.
  • the second input cavity 46 externally surrounds the second output cavity 48 on substantially a quarter circle.
  • the input channel 24 and the output channel 26 each have a substantially arcuate shape, as shown in FIGS. Figures 2 to 4 .
  • the inlet channel 24 externally surrounds the outlet channel 26 on substantially a quarter circle as seen on the Figures 1 to 4 .
  • Any input or output imprint that defines a path having an arcuate curvature advantageously makes it possible to reduce the pressure drop of the fluid flowing in the connection device 19.
  • such an arcuate design of the fingerprints of the connection arrangement advantageously provides a significant reduction of the pressure drop upstream and downstream of the body 14 of the exchanger 10, with respect to the direction of flow of the fluid.
  • connection device 19 is therefore composed, at least, of the end plate 20 and the cover 22.
  • connection device 19 may also be composed of the reservoir 40 for communication with the exchanger body 14.
  • the first input fingerprint 32 and the first output fingerprint 34, on the one hand, and the second input fingerprint 46 and the second output fingerprint 48, on the other hand, help to define the print channel. 24 and the outlet channel 26 after assembly of the stamped portion 30 of the end plate 20 and the cover 22, and, alternatively, the reservoir 40.
  • the second inlet cavity 46 and the second outlet cavity 48 are of substantial depth with respect to the first inlet cavity 32 and the first outlet cavity 34, which have a reduced depth.
  • the first input fingerprint 32 and the first output fingerprint 34 have a stamping depth less than the stamping depth of the second input fingerprint 46 and the second print fingerprint 48.
  • the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 have internal cross-sections which are essentially defined by the second inlet indentation 46 and the second outlet recess 48 of the cover 22. therefore, the end plate 20 has a smaller footprint than the cover 22, in the longitudinal stacking direction.
  • reduced depth is also meant the fact that the depth of stamping can be practically zero, at least locally, the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 being then defined mainly by the second imprint 46 and the second outlet cavity 48 of the cover 22.
  • connection device 19 by the reduced depth of the first inlet cavity 32 and the first outlet cavity 34, does not impinge on the passage section, constituted by the circulation passages, for the second fluid passing through the exchanger body 14.
  • the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 have an evolving internal cross-section, as presented by the Figures 5 to 7 which are sectional views along the lines VV, VI-VI and VII-VII respectively of the figure 4 .
  • first inlet recess 32 and the first outlet recess 34 of the embossed portion 30 of the end plate 20 are delimited respectively by a first inlet bottom wall 50 and a first outlet bottom wall 52 having a substantially flat profile and connected to a first junction wall 54 of generally flat shape which constitutes the wall 28 of the end plate 20.
  • the first inlet cavity 32 and the first outlet cavity 34 have respective depths P 1 and P 2 , which can be equal or different.
  • the second inlet cavity 46 and the second outlet cavity 48 of the cover 22 are delimited respectively by a second inlet bottom wall 56 and a second outlet bottom wall 58.
  • the second inlet bottom wall 56 and the second outlet bottom wall 58 are substantially semicircular profile, connected to a second connecting wall 60 forming the cover 22.
  • the second inlet cavity 46 and the second outlet cavity 48 have respective depths P 3 and P 4 , which can be equal or different.
  • the first junction wall 54 and the second junction wall 60 are adapted to be assembled along a plane of junction for assembly, in particular by brazing.
  • the respective depths P 1 and P 2 of the first input cavity 32 and of the first output cavity 34 are typically less than 1 mm, preferably 0.5 mm, in particular for plates having a width L, in the transverse direction y, of the order of 35 to 40 mm.
  • the respective depths P 3 and P 4 of the second inlet cavity 46 and of the second outlet cavity 48 of the cover 22 are typically less than 10 mm, preferably less than 8 mm, for plates having the width L of the order of 35 to 40 mm.
  • the width L corresponds to the thickness of the exchanger body 14.
  • the cup of the figure 5 is made in the region where the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 open internally into the exchanger body 14. It can be noted, by way of example, that the depths P 1 and P 2 of the first cavity of FIG. In this region, the inlet 32 and the first outlet cavity 34 are zero. Thus, at this section, the cross section of the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 is essentially formed by the second inlet cavity 46 and the second outlet cavity 48 of the cover 22.
  • the first inlet cavity 32 and the first outlet cavity 34 of the end plate 20 terminate respectively with a first inlet half-collar 62 and a first outlet half-collar 64.
  • the second input fingerprint 46 and the second output fingerprint 48 of the cover 22 is terminating respectively with a second input half-collar 66 and a second output half-collar 68.
  • the collars for the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 are respectively surrounded by an inlet nozzle 70 and an outlet nozzle 72.
  • the inlet nozzle 70 and the nozzle of output 72 are made in the form of stepped sleeves.
  • the inlet nozzle 70 and the outlet nozzle 72 make it possible to connect the heat exchanger 10 to a circulation circuit of the first fluid, not shown.
  • the inlet tips 70 and outlet 72 are substantially tubular rings.
  • the outer diameter of each ring comprises a first tubular section extended by a second tubular section.
  • the outer diameter of the second tubular section is larger than the diameter of the first tubular section, thereby forming a shoulder.
  • the free end of the second tubular section comprises a flange.
  • the flange and the second tubular section comprise means for fixing and locking in rotation of each endpiece on the associated channel 70 or 72.
  • Such means for fixing and locking in rotation is formed by two notches extending over the entire thickness of the flange and extending over a portion of the second tubular section.
  • Each notch is shaped in order to cooperate by complementarity of form with a set of walls of junction 54, 60 formed on the plate and the cover defining the channels 70, 72.
  • the notches extend in a median plane to the tips 70, 72.
  • each of the end pieces 70, 72 on the previously assembled plate and cover allows perfect positioning of each of the inlet and outlet channels that come from the plate and the cover. To do this, the tips thus fitted ensure a contact and a compression of the plate and the lid, which promotes the brazing of these two parts.
  • such a design makes it possible to increase the rigidity and the tightness of the constituent parts of the connection device 19. It also turns out that the use of such end pieces mounted on the plate 20 and the cover 22 generates, compared to known solutions, increased manufacturing quality according to which games and manufacturing and assembly tolerances are reduced.
  • the first fluid flowing in the heat exchanger 10 is a refrigerant or refrigerant with phase change, the inlet channel 24 being intended for the admission of the first fluid in the liquid phase and the outlet channel 26 at the evacuation of the first fluid in the vapor phase.
  • the present invention aims to optimize the pressure drop or the internal pressure drop, in particular in the outlet channel 26.
  • the connection device structure 19 described above allows such an optimization precisely by dimensioning the hydraulic diameter of the outlet channel 26 between the heat exchanger body 14 and the outlet nozzle 72.
  • A is the area of the passage section of the tube, and P is the "wet" perimeter of the passage section of the tube.
  • the outlet channel 26 has a first end 74 opening into the exchanger body 14 and a second end 76 opening outwardly of the exchanger body 14, at the outlet end 72.
  • the outlet channel 26 has a hydraulic diameter Dh which, in any intermediate region between the first end 74 and the second end 76, has a value between a first hydraulic diameter value Dh 1 at the first end 74 and a second value of hydraulic diameter Dh 2 at the second end 76.
  • the value of the hydraulic diameter Dh of the outlet channel 26 increases from the first value of hydraulic diameter Dh 1 to the second value of hydraulic diameter Dh 2 .
  • the outlet channel 26 has an internal width Ls, considered in an assembly plane of the end plate 20 and the cover 22.
  • the internal width Ls is greater than an internal width Le of the duct. 24, considered in the assembly plane of the end plate 20 and the cover 22.
  • the internal width Ls of the outlet channel 26 is between 14.5 mm and 16.8 mm, preferably close to 16 mm.
  • the value of the hydraulic diameter Dh of the outlet channel 26 increases progressively from the first first value Dh 1 of between 10 mm and 11 mm, in particular equal to 10.8 mm, at the first end 74 until at the second first value Dh 2 between 15 mm and 16 mm, in particular equal to 15.6 mm, at the second end 76.
  • the width L of the plates 12, corresponding to the thickness of the exchanger body 14 in the transverse direction y is 38 mm
  • the width Ls of the outlet channel 26 is 16 mm
  • the width The input channel 24 is 10 mm.
  • Such an arrangement corresponds respectively to 42% and 26% of the thickness of the heat exchanger 10.
  • the depths P 1 and P 2 are equal to 0.4 mm.
  • the invention thus makes it possible to optimize the size of the heat exchanger 10 in the direction of longitudinal stacking x, which is particularly important for evaporators of air conditioning installations of a motor vehicle with lateral feed. Indeed, the space devoted to such evaporators is restricted and it is necessary to limit this congestion. This is particularly the case for evaporators whose thickness is less than or equal to 40 mm.
  • the invention also makes it possible to optimize the hydraulic diameter of the outlet channel 26, as mentioned above.
  • Another additional advantage of the invention is that the end plate 20 and the cover 22 can be assembled on a standard exchanger body 14.
  • the exchanger body 14 can be used for both lateral feed exchangers according to the present invention as well as for end feed exchangers.
  • the same assembly process and the same tooling can be used.
  • the components of the heat exchanger 10 are then brazed together in a single operation.
  • the present invention also finds an application for heat exchangers whose exchanger body consists of tubes, regardless of whether they are made from a plate assembly, by folding or any other method.

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L'invention se rapporte au domaine des échangeurs de chaleur, notamment pour véhicules automobiles.The invention relates to the field of heat exchangers, especially for motor vehicles.

Elle concerne plus particulièrement un échangeur de chaleur comprenant un assemblage de tubes empilés conforme au préambule de la revendication 1. Un tel échangeur est connu, par example, du document JP 06331297 . Un échangeur de chaleur à plaques possède une canalisation d'admission et une canalisation d'évacuation faisant partie d'un circuit de circulation du fluide considéré dont au moins une partie de connexion s'étend selon la direction d'empilement longitudinale. Un tel agencement présente un encombrement important.
L'invention s'applique tout particulièrement aux évaporateurs destinés à des installations de climatisation, dans lesquels le fluide circulant au sein du corps d'échangeur est un fluide frigorigène qui entre en phase liquide et sort en phase gazeuse après échange thermique avec un flux d'air qui balaye le corps d'échangeur, ce qui permet de refroidir le flux d'air, préalablement à la diffusion de celui-ci, par exemple, dans un habitacle de véhicule automobile.
De plus, les échangeurs de chaleur connus ne sont pas optimisés, notamment en terme de dimensions.
L'invention a notamment pour but de surmonter les inconvénients précités des échangeurs de chaleur connus. Elle vise notamment à réaliser un échangeur de chaleur du type précité présentant un encombrement réduit dans la direction d'empilement longitudinale des tubes.It relates more particularly to a heat exchanger comprising an assembly of stacked tubes according to the preamble of claim 1. Such an exchanger is known, for example, from the document JP 06331297 . A plate heat exchanger has an intake pipe and an evacuation pipe forming part of a fluid circulation circuit considered, at least one connecting part of which extends in the direction of longitudinal stacking. Such an arrangement has a large size.
The invention is particularly applicable to evaporators intended for air-conditioning installations, in which the fluid circulating within the exchanger body is a refrigerant which enters the liquid phase and exits in the gas phase after heat exchange with a flow of gas. air that sweeps the exchanger body, which allows to cool the air flow, prior to the diffusion of it, for example, in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle.
In addition, the known heat exchangers are not optimized, especially in terms of dimensions.
The invention particularly aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of known heat exchangers. It aims in particular to achieve a heat exchanger of the aforementioned type having a small footprint in the longitudinal stacking direction of the tubes.

L'invention vise encore à réaliser un tel échangeur de chaleur présentant une perte de charge optimisée et qui convienne tout particulièrement comme évaporateur pour une installation de climatisation de véhicule automobile.The invention also aims to provide such a heat exchanger having an optimized pressure drop and which is particularly suitable as an evaporator for a motor vehicle air conditioning installation.

L'invention propose à cet effet un échangeur de chaleur comprenant un assemblage de tubes, par exemple constitués d'un assemblage de plaques, empilés selon une direction d'empilement longitudinale pour former un corps d'échangeur destiné à la circulation d'un premier fluide, comprenant un dispositif de connexion agencé à une extrémité du corps d'échangeur selon la direction d'empilement longitudinale. Le dispositif de connexion comporte une plaque d'extrémité et un couvercle aptes à être assemblés entre eux pour délimiter conjointement un canal d'entrée et un canal de sortie, respectivement, pour l'admission du fluide dans le corps d'échangeur et l'évacuation du fluide hors du corps d'échangeur.The invention proposes for this purpose a heat exchanger comprising an assembly of tubes, for example constituted by an assembly of plates, stacked in a longitudinal stacking direction to form a heat exchanger body for the circulation of a first fluid, comprising a connection device arranged at one end of the exchanger body in the longitudinal stacking direction. The connecting device comprises an end plate and a cover adapted to be assembled together to jointly define an inlet channel and an outlet channel, respectively, for the admission of the fluid into the exchanger body and the evacuation of the fluid from the exchanger body.

Notamment, le canal d'entrée et le canal de sortie débouchent selon une direction transversale sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction d'empilement longitudinale.In particular, the inlet channel and the outlet channel open in a transverse direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal stacking direction.

Avantageusement, le canal d'entrée et le canal de sortie sont de forme généralement coudée.Advantageously, the input channel and the output channel are of generally bent shape.

Selon la présente invention, la plaque d'extrémité comporte une partie emboutie comportant une première empreinte d'entrée et une première empreinte de sortie.According to the present invention, the end plate has a stamped portion having a first input pattern and a first output pattern.

De façon complémentaire, le couvercle comporte une seconde empreinte d'entrée et une seconde empreinte de sortie. Ainsi agencé, après assemblage de la partie emboutie de la plaque d'extrémité et du couvercle, la première empreinte d'entrée coopère avec la seconde empreinte d'entrée pour définir le canal d'entrée et la première empreinte de sortie coopère avec la seconde empreinte de sortie pour définir le canal de sortie.Complementarily, the cover has a second input cavity and a second output cavity. Thus arranged, after assembly of the stamped part of the end plate and the cover, the first input cavity cooperates with the second input cavity to define the input channel and the first output cavity cooperates with the second input cavity. Output fingerprint to set the output channel.

Avantageusement, le canal d'entrée et le canal de sortie ont chacun des sections transversales essentiellement définies par la seconde empreinte d'entrée et la seconde empreinte de sortie du couvercle.Advantageously, the inlet channel and the outlet channel each have cross sections essentially defined by the second inlet cavity and the second outlet cavity of the lid.

Spécifiquement, la première empreinte d'entrée et la première empreinte de sortie sont d'une profondeur réduite inférieure à une profondeur substantielle de la seconde empreinte d'entrée et la seconde empreinte de sortie.Specifically, the first input pattern and the first output pattern are of reduced depth less than a substantial depth of the second input pattern and the second pattern of output.

En particulier, la profondeur réduite de la première empreinte d'entrée et la première empreinte d'entrée est inférieure à 1 mm, de préférence inférieure à 0,5 mm, et la profondeur substantielle de la seconde empreinte d'entrée et la seconde empreinte de sortie est inférieure à 10 mm, de préférence inférieure à 8 mm.In particular, the reduced depth of the first input pattern and the first input pattern is less than 1 mm, preferably less than 0.5 mm, and the substantial depth of the second input pattern and the second pattern output is less than 10 mm, preferably less than 8 mm.

De plus, selon une variante de réalisation, le canal de sortie comporte une première extrémité débouchant dans le corps d'échangeur et une seconde extrémité débouchant à l'extérieur du corps d'échangeur. De même, le canal de sortie présente un diamètre hydraulique, en toute région intermédiaire entre la première extrémité et la seconde extrémité, compris entre une première valeur de diamètre hydraulique à la première extrémité du canal de sortie et une seconde valeur de diamètre hydraulique à la seconde extrémité du canal de sortie.In addition, according to an alternative embodiment, the outlet channel has a first end opening into the exchanger body and a second end opening outwardly of the exchanger body. Similarly, the outlet channel has a hydraulic diameter, in any intermediate region between the first end and the second end, between a first value of hydraulic diameter at the first end of the outlet channel and a second value of hydraulic diameter at the second end of the output channel.

Particulièrement, la valeur du diamètre hydraulique du canal de sortie augmente depuis la première valeur de diamètre hydraulique à la première extrémité du canal de sortie jusqu'à la seconde valeur de diamètre hydraulique à la seconde extrémité du canal de sortie.In particular, the value of the hydraulic diameter of the outlet channel increases from the first value of hydraulic diameter at the first end of the outlet channel to the second hydraulic diameter value at the second end of the outlet channel.

Préférentiellement, la première valeur du diamètre hydraulique est comprise entre 10,5 mm et 11 mm, de préférence 10,8 mm, et/ou la seconde valeur du diamètre hydraulique est comprise entre 15 mm et 16 mm, de préférence de 15,6 mm.Preferably, the first value of the hydraulic diameter is between 10.5 mm and 11 mm, preferably 10.8 mm, and / or the second value of the hydraulic diameter is between 15 mm and 16 mm, preferably 15.6 mm. mm.

Selon la présente invention, le canal de sortie présente une largeur intérieure, considérée dans un plan d'assemblage de la plaque d'extrémité et du couvercle, qui est supérieure à une largeur intérieure du canal d'entrée, considérée dans le même plan d'assemblage.According to the present invention, the outlet channel has an internal width, considered in an assembly plane of the end plate and the cover, which is greater than an internal width of the inlet channel, considered in the same plane of 'assembly.

En particulier, la largeur intérieure du canal de sortie est comprise entre 14,5 mm et 16,8 mm, de préférence voisine de 16 mm.In particular, the internal width of the outlet channel is between 14.5 mm and 16.8 mm, preferably close to 16 mm.

Enfin, de façon complémentaire, un réservoir embouti est interposé entre la plaque d'extrémité et une plaque adjacente du corps d'échangeur, à l'opposé du couvercle, pour assurer une communication de fluide avec le canal d'entrée et le canal de sortie.Finally, in a complementary manner, a stamped reservoir is interposed between the end plate and an adjacent plate of the heat exchanger body, opposite the lid, to ensure fluid communication with the inlet channel and the flow channel. exit.

L'encombrement des canaux d'entrée et de sortie, considéré dans la direction d'empilement, se trouve ainsi réduit. Une telle réduction d'encombrement est particulièrement recherchée dans le cas des évaporateurs de climatisation pour véhicules automobiles dont la largeur des plaques, qui correspond sensiblement à l'épaisseur du corps d'échangeur, est inférieure ou égale à 40 mm.The size of the input and output channels, considered in the stacking direction, is thus reduced. Such a reduction in size is particularly desired in the case of air conditioning evaporators for motor vehicles whose plate width, which corresponds substantially to the thickness of the exchanger body, is less than or equal to 40 mm.

La plaque d'extrémité et le couvercle forment ainsi deux composants spécifiques qui peuvent être assemblés sur un corps d'échangeur de chaleur connu par ailleurs.The end plate and the cover thus form two specific components that can be assembled on a heat exchanger body known elsewhere.

Il en résulte une souplesse d'utilisation puisqu'un même corps d'échangeur peut servir à former un échangeur ayant sélectivement une alimentation latérale ou une alimentation en extrémité.This results in flexibility of use since the same heat exchanger body can be used to form a heat exchanger selectively having a lateral feed or an end feed.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à l'examen de la description qui va suivre en regard des dessins annexés, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, qui pourront servir à compléter la compréhension de la présente invention et l'exposé de sa réalisation mais aussi, le cas échéant, contribuer à sa définition sur lesquels:

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un échangeur de chaleur selon la présente invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue en perspective d'une plaque d'extrémité de l'échangeur de chaleur selon la présente invention,
  • la figure 3 est une vue perspective éclatée de la plaque d'extrémité de la figure 2,
  • la figure 4 est une vue de coté de la plaque d'extrémité de la figure 2, et
  • les figures 5, 6 et 7 sont respectivement des vues en coupe suivant les lignes V-V, VI-VI et VII-VII de la figure 4.
Other features and advantages of the invention will appear on examining the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings, given by way of non-limiting examples, which may serve to complete the understanding of the present invention and the statement of its realization but also, if necessary, contribute to its definition on which:
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of a heat exchanger according to the present invention,
  • the figure 2 is a perspective view of an end plate of the heat exchanger according to the present invention,
  • the figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the end plate of the figure 2 ,
  • the figure 4 is a side view of the end plate of the figure 2 , and
  • the Figures 5, 6 and 7 are respectively sectional views along the lines VV, VI-VI and VII-VII of the figure 4 .

Il est fait d'abord référence à la figure 1 qui représente un échangeur de chaleur 10, selon une vue en perspective, qui, dans l'exemple, constitue un évaporateur pour une installation de climatisation de véhicule automobile.It is first referred to the figure 1 which represents a heat exchanger 10, in a perspective view, which, in the example, constitutes an evaporator for a motor vehicle air conditioning installation.

L'échangeur de chaleur 10 comprend, par exemple, un assemblage de plaques 12 empilées par paires suivant une direction d'empilement longitudinale, ou première direction x, pour former un corps d'échangeur 14 délimitant des tubes internes pour la circulation d'un fluide, avantageusement un fluide frigorigène ou réfrigérant.The heat exchanger 10 comprises, for example, an assembly of plates 12 stacked in pairs in a longitudinal stacking direction, or first direction x, to form an exchanger body 14 delimiting internal tubes for the circulation of a fluid, preferably a refrigerant or refrigerant.

On rappellera brièvement que les plaques 12 sont formées respectivement à partir d'un feuillard métallique embouti, par exemple en alliage d'aluminium, présentant des bords d'assemblage respectifs destinés à être réunis entre eux, en particulier par brasage, pour délimiter de premiers canaux de circulation d'un premier fluide. Les premiers canaux de circulation du premier fluide, en particulier le fluide frigorigène ou réfrigérant, alternent avec des passages de circulation pour un deuxième fluide, préférentiellement de l'air, qui balaye extérieurement le corps d'échangeur 14, comme représenté par la flèche A sur la figure 1.It will be briefly recalled that the plates 12 are respectively formed from a stamped metal sheet, for example made of aluminum alloy, having respective assembly edges intended to be joined together, in particular by brazing, to define first circulation channels of a first fluid. The first circulation channels of the first fluid, in particular the refrigerant or refrigerant, alternate with circulation passages for a second fluid, preferably air, which externally scans the exchanger body 14, as represented by the arrow A on the figure 1 .

Les plaques 12 comportent un premier bossage d'extrémité 16 et un second bossage d'extrémité 18. Chaque premier bossage d'extrémité 16 d'une plaque 12 est destiné à être assemblé avec le premier bossage d'extrémité 16 d'une plaque 12 adjacente, notamment par brasage. De même, chaque second bossage d'extrémité 18 d'une plaque 12 est destiné à être assemblé avec le second bossage d'extrémité 18 d'une plaque 12 adjacente, notamment par brasage.The plates 12 comprise a first end boss 16 and a second end boss 18. Each first end boss 16 of a plate 12 is intended to be assembled with the first end boss 16 of a plate 12 adjacent, in particular by brazing. Similarly, each second end boss 18 of a plate 12 is intended to be assembled with the second end boss 18 of an adjacent plate 12, in particular by brazing.

Les premiers bossages d'extrémité 16, situés en partie supérieure sur la figure 1 selon l'exemple de réalisation, sont par ailleurs munis chacun de deux ouvertures (non visibles sur la figure 1) permettant de définir intérieurement deux conduits de circulation (non visibles sur la figure 1) s'étendant parallèlement à la direction d'empilement longitudinale des plaques 12.The first end bosses 16, located in the upper part on the figure 1 according to the embodiment, are each provided with two openings (not visible on the figure 1 ) allowing to define internally two circulation ducts (not visible on the figure 1 ) extending parallel to the longitudinal stacking direction of the plates 12.

Les seconds bossages d'extrémité 18 sont réalisés de façon analogue et permettent aussi de définir intérieurement deux autres conduits de circulation.The second end bosses 18 are made in an analogous manner and also make it possible to define two other circulation ducts internally.

Les conduits de circulation réalisés par les ouvertures des premiers bossages d'extrémité 16 et des seconds bossages d'extrémité 18 permettent d'assurer une communication de fluide entre les plaques 12 pour la circulation en une ou plusieurs passes.The circulation ducts made by the openings of the first end bosses 16 and the second bosses end 18 make it possible to ensure fluid communication between the plates 12 for circulation in one or more passes.

Une telle structure d'évaporateur est décrite dans le document FR 2 929 388 comprenant des informations complémentaires à la définition de la présente invention.Such an evaporator structure is described in the document FR 2 929 388 comprising information complementary to the definition of the present invention.

Par ailleurs, des intercalaires ondulés formant des ailettes d'échange de chaleur sont disposés entre deux paires de plaques 12 adjacentes, dans l'espace compris entre les premiers bossages d'extrémité 16 et les seconds bossages d'extrémité 18 respectifs des paires de plaques 12, dans les passages de circulation pour le deuxième fluide pour augmenter la surface d'échange de chaleur, entre le premier fluide, préférentiellement le fluide frigorigène ou réfrigérant, et le deuxième fluide, préférentiellement de l'air.Furthermore, corrugated spacers forming heat exchange fins are disposed between two pairs of adjacent plates 12, in the space between the first end bosses 16 and the second end bosses 18 respectively of the pairs of plates. 12, in the circulation passages for the second fluid to increase the heat exchange surface, between the first fluid, preferably the refrigerant or refrigerant, and the second fluid, preferably air.

Le corps d'échangeur 14 est muni, à l'une de ses extrémités, dans la direction d'empilement longitudinale, d'un dispositif de connexion 19 comprenant une plaque d'extrémité 20, ou plaque d'entrée/sortie 20.The exchanger body 14 is provided, at one of its ends, in the longitudinal stacking direction, with a connection device 19 comprising an end plate 20, or input / output plate 20.

La plaque d'extrémité 20 est une plaque spécifique, dont la structure est différente des plaques 12 formant l'assemblage de plaques 12 empilées par paires pour former un corps d'échangeur 14.The end plate 20 is a specific plate, whose structure is different from the plates 12 forming the plate assembly 12 stacked in pairs to form a heat exchanger body 14.

La plaque d'extrémité 20 est assemblée contre la plaque 12 située en extrémité du corps d'échangeur 14, selon la direction d'empilement longitudinale.The end plate 20 is assembled against the plate 12 located at the end of the exchanger body 14, in the longitudinal stacking direction.

Le dispositif de connexion 19 comprend également un couvercle 22, avantageusement obtenu par emboutissage, pour délimiter conjointement avec la plaque d'extrémité 20 un canal d'entrée 24 et un canal de sortie 26.The connection device 19 also comprises a lid 22, advantageously obtained by stamping, to delimit together with the end plate 20 an inlet channel 24 and an outlet channel 26.

Selon la présente invention, le canal d'entrée 24 et le canal de sortie 26 sont de forme généralement coudée.According to the present invention, the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 are of generally bent shape.

Le canal d'entrée 24 et le canal de sortie 26 débouchent intérieurement dans le corps d'échangeur 14 et extérieurement d'un même côté du corps d'échangeur 14 pour l'admission et l'évacuation du premier fluide, comme montré respectivement par les flèches F1 et F2. En conséquence, le canal d'entrée 24 et le canal de sortie 26 débouchent selon une direction transversale y sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction d'empilement longitudinale x.The inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 open internally into the exchanger body 14 and externally from the same side of the exchanger body 14 for admission and evacuation of the first fluid, as shown respectively by arrows F1 and F2. As a result, the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 open in a transverse direction y substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal stacking direction x.

Les canaux d'entrée 24 et de sortie 26, en débouchant dans une direction parallèle au sens de l'air, permettent de simplifier le parcours des tubulures de liaison s'étendant entre l'échangeur de chaleur 10 et un détendeur non représenté. Compte tenu en outre de la disposition d'un tel détendeur à la frontière d'un compartiment dédié au moteur et d'un compartiment d'habitacle, et de la disposition de l'évaporateur dans le compartiment habitacle, selon une orientation dans laquelle sa surface d'échange s'étend perpendiculairement à la direction d'écoulement de l'air, une telle orientation des canaux 24 et 26 tend à disposer ces derniers sensiblement au droit du détendeur. Le moyen de liaison permettant ainsi de lier l'échangeur de chaleur au détendeur, est plus direct ce qui engendre là aussi une réduction de la perte de charge dans chacune des tubulures dudit moyen de liaison.The inlet 24 and outlet 26 channels, opening in a direction parallel to the direction of air, simplify the path of the connecting pipes extending between the heat exchanger 10 and a not shown expander. Taking into account also the provision of such a regulator at the border of a compartment dedicated to the engine and a compartment of cockpit, and the arrangement of the evaporator in the compartment compartment, according to an orientation in which its exchange surface extends perpendicularly to the direction of flow of air, such an orientation of the channels 24 and 26 tends to arrange the latter substantially to the right of the expander. The connecting means thus making it possible to link the heat exchanger to the expander is more direct, which also leads to a reduction in the pressure drop in each of the tubes of said connecting means.

La direction d'empilement longitudinale x forme avec la direction transversale y et une direction verticale z une dièdre direct.The longitudinal stacking direction x forms with the transverse direction y and a vertical direction z a direct dihedron.

Le canal d'entrée 24 et le canal de sortie 26 communiquent respectivement avec les deux conduits de circulation délimités à l'intérieur du corps d'échangeur 14 par les ouvertures des premiers bossages d'extrémité 16.The inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 communicate respectively with the two circulation ducts. delimited inside the exchanger body 14 through the openings of the first end bosses 16.

Les figures 2 à 4 présentent, respectivement, une vue en perspective assemblée, en perspective éclatée et en plan de la plaque d'extrémité 20. Les figures 2 à 4 présentent donc la structure de la plaque d'extrémité 20 et du couvercle 22.The Figures 2 to 4 present, respectively, an assembled perspective view, in exploded perspective and in plan of the end plate 20. Figures 2 to 4 therefore have the structure of the end plate 20 and the cover 22.

Avantageusement, la plaque d'extrémité 20 est réalisée par emboutissage d'un feuillard métallique, par exemple en alliage d'aluminium.Advantageously, the end plate 20 is made by stamping a metal strip, for example aluminum alloy.

La plaque d'extrémité 20 comporte une paroi 28 de forme générale rectangulaire, ayant avantageusement une structure nervurée, terminée à une extrémité (en partie inférieure selon la figure 2) par une excroissance 29 venant s'appliquer contre le second bossage d'extrémité 18 de la plaque 12 adjacente pour fermer les conduits de circulation définis par les ouvertures respectives des seconds bossages d'extrémité 18.The end plate 20 has a wall 28 of generally rectangular shape, advantageously having a ribbed structure, terminated at one end (in the lower part according to the figure 2 ) by an outgrowth 29 coming to bear against the second end boss 18 of the adjacent plate 12 to close the circulation ducts defined by the respective openings of the second end bosses 18.

A l'extrémité opposée (en partie supérieure selon la figure 2), la plaque d'extrémité 20 comporte une partie emboutie 30 apte à définir, conjointement avec le couvercle 22, le canal d'entrée 24 et le canal de sortie 26.At the opposite end (in the upper part according to the figure 2 ), the end plate 20 has a stamped portion 30 adapted to define, together with the lid 22, the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26.

La partie emboutie 30 comporte une première empreinte d'entrée 32 contribuant à définir le canal d'entrée 24 et une première empreinte de sortie 34 contribuant à définir le canal de sortie 26.The stamped portion 30 has a first input cavity 32 helping to define the input channel 24 and a first output cavity 34 helping to define the output channel 26.

La plaque d'extrémité 20 comporte également une ouverture d'entrée 36 et une ouverture de sortie 38, comme présenté sur la figure 3, aménagées au travers de la partie emboutie 30 pour assurer une communication de fluide avec les conduits de circulation réalisés par les ouvertures des premiers bossages d'extrémité 16 et des seconds bossages d'extrémité 18 définis à l'intérieur du corps d'échangeur 14.The end plate 20 also has an inlet opening 36 and an outlet opening 38, as shown on the figure 3 , formed through the stamped portion 30 to ensure fluid communication with the circulation ducts made by the openings of the first end bosses 16 and second end bosses 18 defined inside the exchanger body 14.

Selon l'exemple non limitatif présenté, la première empreinte d'entrée 32 et la première empreinte de sortie 34 ont chacune sensiblement la forme d'un arc de cercle. Notamment, la première empreinte d'entrée 32 entoure extérieurement la première empreinte de sortie 34 sur sensiblement un quart de cercle, telles que présentées sur les figures 2 à 4.According to the non-limiting example presented, the first input cavity 32 and the first output cavity 34 each have substantially the shape of an arc. In particular, the first input cavity 32 externally surrounds the first output cavity 34 on substantially a quarter circle, as shown on the Figures 2 to 4 .

De plus, le dispositif de connexion 19 comprend également un réservoir 40, avantageusement embouti. Selon une variante de réalisation, le réservoir 40 a sensiblement la forme du premier bossage d'extrémité 16 de la plaque 12.In addition, the connection device 19 also comprises a reservoir 40, advantageously stamped. According to an alternative embodiment, the reservoir 40 has substantially the shape of the first end boss 16 of the plate 12.

Le réservoir 40 est interposé entre la plaque d'extrémité 20 et la plaque 12 située en extrémité du corps d'échangeur 14 selon la direction d'empilement longitudinale. Le réservoir 40 est agencé à l'opposé du couvercle 22 par rapport à la paroi 28 de la plaque d'extrémité 20 du dispositif de connexion 19. Le réservoir 40 est destiné à assurer une communication de fluide entre le corps d'échangeur 14 et le canal d'entrée 24 et le canal de sortie 26.The reservoir 40 is interposed between the end plate 20 and the plate 12 located at the end of the exchanger body 14 in the longitudinal stacking direction. The reservoir 40 is arranged opposite the cover 22 with respect to the wall 28 of the end plate 20 of the connection device 19. The reservoir 40 is intended to ensure fluid communication between the exchanger body 14 and the input channel 24 and the output channel 26.

Le réservoir 40 est muni d'une ouverture d'entrée 42 et d'une ouverture de sortie 44. L'ouverture d'entrée 42 et l'ouverture de sortie 44 sont situées respectivement dans l'alignement de l'ouverture d'entrée 36 et de l'ouverture de sortie 38 de la plaque d'extrémité 20, tel que présenté sur la figure 3.The reservoir 40 is provided with an inlet opening 42 and an outlet opening 44. The inlet opening 42 and the outlet opening 44 are respectively located in alignment with the inlet opening. 36 and the outlet opening 38 of the end plate 20, as shown on the figure 3 .

Le couvercle 22 comporte une seconde empreinte d'entrée 46 et une seconde empreinte de sortie 48, avantageusement de profondeur substantielle. La seconde empreinte d'entrée 46 et la seconde empreinte de sortie 48 sont destinées à venir, respectivement, en vis-à-vis de la première empreinte d'entrée 32 et de la première empreinte de sortie 34 pour définir le canal d'entrée 24 et le canal de sortie 26.The cover 22 has a second inlet cavity 46 and a second outlet cavity 48, advantageously of substantial depth. The second entrance footprint 46 and the second output fingerprint 48 are intended to come, respectively, opposite the first input fingerprint 32 and the first output fingerprint 34 to define the input channel 24 and the output channel 26 .

Selon l'exemple non limitatif présenté, la seconde empreinte d'entrée 46 et la seconde empreinte de sortie 48 ont également une forme sensiblement en arc de cercle. Notamment, la seconde empreinte d'entrée 46 entoure extérieurement la seconde empreinte de sortie 48 sur sensiblement un quart de cercle. Il en résulte que le canal d'entrée 24 et le canal de sortie 26 ont chacun une forme sensiblement en arc de cercle, telles que présentées sur les figures 2 à 4.According to the nonlimiting example presented, the second input cavity 46 and the second output cavity 48 also have a substantially circular arc shape. In particular, the second input cavity 46 externally surrounds the second output cavity 48 on substantially a quarter circle. As a result, the input channel 24 and the output channel 26 each have a substantially arcuate shape, as shown in FIGS. Figures 2 to 4 .

Ainsi agencé, selon l'exemple de réalisation présenté, le canal d'entrée 24 entoure extérieurement le canal de sortie 26 sur sensiblement un quart de cercle comme on le voit sur les figures 1 à 4.Thus arranged, according to the embodiment shown, the inlet channel 24 externally surrounds the outlet channel 26 on substantially a quarter circle as seen on the Figures 1 to 4 .

Toute empreinte d'entrée ou de sortie qui définit un chemin présentant une courbure en arc de cercle permet avantageusement de réduire la perte de charge du fluide circulant dans le dispositif de connexion 19.Any input or output imprint that defines a path having an arcuate curvature advantageously makes it possible to reduce the pressure drop of the fluid flowing in the connection device 19.

En complément de l'orientation des canaux d'entrée 24 et de sortie 26 parallèle au sens d'écoulement du flux d'air traversant l'échangeur, une telle conception en arc de cercle des empreintes du disposition de connexion assure avantageusement une réduction significative de la perte de charge en amont et en aval du corps 14 de l'échangeur 10, par rapport au sens d'écoulement du fluide.In addition to the orientation of the inlet and outlet channels 24 and 24 parallel to the direction of flow of the air flow through the exchanger, such an arcuate design of the fingerprints of the connection arrangement advantageously provides a significant reduction of the pressure drop upstream and downstream of the body 14 of the exchanger 10, with respect to the direction of flow of the fluid.

Le dispositif de connexion 19 est donc composé, au moins, de la plaque d'extrémité 20 et du couvercle 22. En complément, le dispositif de connexion 19 peut également être composé du réservoir 40 pour la communication avec le corps d'échangeur 14.The connection device 19 is therefore composed, at least, of the end plate 20 and the cover 22. In addition, the connection device 19 may also be composed of the reservoir 40 for communication with the exchanger body 14.

Ainsi, la première empreinte d'entrée 32 et la première empreinte de sortie 34, d'une part, et la seconde empreinte d'entrée 46 et la seconde empreinte de sortie 48, d'autre part, contribuent à définir le canal d'entrée 24 et le canal de sortie 26 après assemblage de la partie emboutie 30 de la plaque d'extrémité 20 et du couvercle 22, et, alternativement, du réservoir 40.Thus, the first input fingerprint 32 and the first output fingerprint 34, on the one hand, and the second input fingerprint 46 and the second output fingerprint 48, on the other hand, help to define the print channel. 24 and the outlet channel 26 after assembly of the stamped portion 30 of the end plate 20 and the cover 22, and, alternatively, the reservoir 40.

Avantageusement, la seconde empreinte d'entrée 46 et de la seconde empreinte de sortie 48 sont de profondeur substantielle par rapport à la première empreinte d'entrée 32 et à la première empreinte de sortie 34, qui ont une profondeur réduite. Ainsi, la première empreinte d'entrée 32 et la première empreinte de sortie 34 sont de profondeur d'embouti inférieure à la profondeur d'embouti de la seconde empreinte d'entrée 46 et de la seconde empreinte de sortie 48.Advantageously, the second inlet cavity 46 and the second outlet cavity 48 are of substantial depth with respect to the first inlet cavity 32 and the first outlet cavity 34, which have a reduced depth. Thus, the first input fingerprint 32 and the first output fingerprint 34 have a stamping depth less than the stamping depth of the second input fingerprint 46 and the second print fingerprint 48.

Cela signifie que le canal d'entrée 24 et le canal de sortie 26 ont des sections transversales intérieures qui sont définies, pour l'essentiel, par la seconde empreinte d'entrée 46 et par la seconde empreinte de sortie 48 du couvercle 22. De ce fait, la plaque d'extrémité 20 présente un encombrement plus faible que celui du couvercle 22, dans la direction d'empilement longitudinale.This means that the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 have internal cross-sections which are essentially defined by the second inlet indentation 46 and the second outlet recess 48 of the cover 22. therefore, the end plate 20 has a smaller footprint than the cover 22, in the longitudinal stacking direction.

Par l'expression "profondeur réduite", on entend désigner également le fait que la profondeur d'embouti peut être quasiment nulle, au moins localement, le canal d'entrée 24 et le canal de sortie 26 étant alors définis principalement par la seconde empreinte d'entrée 46 et de la seconde empreinte de sortie 48 du couvercle 22. En conséquence, il ressort que le dispositif de connexion 19, par la profondeur réduite de la première empreinte d'entrée 32 et de la première empreinte de sortie 34, n'empiète pas sur la section de passage, constituée par les passages de circulation, pour le deuxième fluide traversant le corps d'échangeur 14.By the term "reduced depth" is also meant the fact that the depth of stamping can be practically zero, at least locally, the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 being then defined mainly by the second imprint 46 and the second outlet cavity 48 of the cover 22. As a result, it appears that the connection device 19, by the reduced depth of the first inlet cavity 32 and the first outlet cavity 34, does not impinge on the passage section, constituted by the circulation passages, for the second fluid passing through the exchanger body 14.

Le canal d'entrée 24 et le canal de sortie 26 présentent une section transversale interne évolutive, telle que présentée par les figures 5 à 7 qui sont des vues en coupe suivant respectivement les lignes V-V, VI-VI et VII-VII de la figure 4.The inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 have an evolving internal cross-section, as presented by the Figures 5 to 7 which are sectional views along the lines VV, VI-VI and VII-VII respectively of the figure 4 .

Comme on le voit sur la figure 6, la première empreinte d'entrée 32 et la première empreinte de sortie 34 de la partie emboutie 30 de la plaque d'extrémité 20 sont respectivement délimitées par une première paroi de fond d'entrée 50 et une première paroi de fond de sortie 52 présentant un profil sensiblement plat et raccordées à une première paroi de jonction 54 de forme généralement plane qui constitue la paroi 28 de la plaque d'extrémité 20. La première empreinte d'entrée 32 et la première empreinte de sortie 34 ont des profondeurs respectives P1 et P2, pouvant être égales ou différentes.As we see on the figure 6 the first inlet recess 32 and the first outlet recess 34 of the embossed portion 30 of the end plate 20 are delimited respectively by a first inlet bottom wall 50 and a first outlet bottom wall 52 having a substantially flat profile and connected to a first junction wall 54 of generally flat shape which constitutes the wall 28 of the end plate 20. The first inlet cavity 32 and the first outlet cavity 34 have respective depths P 1 and P 2 , which can be equal or different.

La seconde empreinte d'entrée 46 et la seconde empreinte de sortie 48 du couvercle 22 sont respectivement délimitées par une seconde paroi de fond d'entrée 56 et une seconde paroi de fond de sortie 58. Avantageusement, la seconde paroi de fond d'entrée 56 et la seconde paroi de fond de sortie 58 sont de profil sensiblement semi-circulaire, raccordées à une deuxième paroi de jonction 60 formant le couvercle 22. La seconde empreinte d'entrée 46 et de la seconde empreinte de sortie 48 ont des profondeurs respectives P3 et P4, pouvant être égales ou différentes.The second inlet cavity 46 and the second outlet cavity 48 of the cover 22 are delimited respectively by a second inlet bottom wall 56 and a second outlet bottom wall 58. Advantageously, the second inlet bottom wall 56 and the second outlet bottom wall 58 are substantially semicircular profile, connected to a second connecting wall 60 forming the cover 22. The second inlet cavity 46 and the second outlet cavity 48 have respective depths P 3 and P 4 , which can be equal or different.

La première paroi de jonction 54 et la deuxième paroi de jonction 60 sont propres à s'assembler le long d'un plan de jonction en vue d'un assemblage, en particulier par brasage.The first junction wall 54 and the second junction wall 60 are adapted to be assembled along a plane of junction for assembly, in particular by brazing.

Dans l'exemple représenté, les profondeurs respectives P1 et P2 de la première empreinte d'entrée 32 et de la première empreinte de sortie 34 sont typiquement inférieures à 1 mm, de préférence à 0,5 mm, en particulier pour des plaques présentant une largeur L, selon la direction transversale y, de l'ordre de 35 à 40 mm.In the example shown, the respective depths P 1 and P 2 of the first input cavity 32 and of the first output cavity 34 are typically less than 1 mm, preferably 0.5 mm, in particular for plates having a width L, in the transverse direction y, of the order of 35 to 40 mm.

Dans l'exemple représenté, les profondeurs respectives P3 et P4 de la seconde empreinte d'entrée 46 et de la seconde empreinte de sortie 48 du couvercle 22 sont typiquement inférieures à 10 mm, de préférence inférieure à 8 mm, pour des plaques ayant la largeur L de l'ordre de 35 à 40 mm.In the example shown, the respective depths P 3 and P 4 of the second inlet cavity 46 and of the second outlet cavity 48 of the cover 22 are typically less than 10 mm, preferably less than 8 mm, for plates having the width L of the order of 35 to 40 mm.

La largeur L correspond à l'épaisseur du corps d'échangeur 14.The width L corresponds to the thickness of the exchanger body 14.

La coupe de la figure 5 est faite dans la région où le canal d'entrée 24 et le canal de sortie 26 débouchent intérieurement dans le corps d'échangeur 14. On remarque, à titre d'exemple, que les profondeurs P1 et P2 de la première empreinte d'entrée 32 et de la première empreinte de sortie 34, dans cette région, sont nulles. Ainsi, au niveau de cette coupe, la section transversale du canal d'entrée 24 et du canal de sortie 26 est formée essentiellement par la seconde empreinte d'entrée 46 et la seconde empreinte de sortie 48 du couvercle 22.The cup of the figure 5 is made in the region where the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 open internally into the exchanger body 14. It can be noted, by way of example, that the depths P 1 and P 2 of the first cavity of FIG. In this region, the inlet 32 and the first outlet cavity 34 are zero. Thus, at this section, the cross section of the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 is essentially formed by the second inlet cavity 46 and the second outlet cavity 48 of the cover 22.

Telles que présentées sur la figure 3, la première empreinte d'entrée 32 et la première empreinte de sortie 34 de la plaque d'extrémité 20 se terminent respectivement par un premier demi-collet d'entrée 62 et un premier demi-collet de sortie 64. De même, la seconde empreinte d'entrée 46 et la seconde empreinte de sortie 48 du couvercle 22 se terminent respectivement par un second demi-collet d'entrée 66 et un second demi-collet de sortie 68.As presented on the figure 3 , the first inlet cavity 32 and the first outlet cavity 34 of the end plate 20 terminate respectively with a first inlet half-collar 62 and a first outlet half-collar 64. Similarly, the second input fingerprint 46 and the second output fingerprint 48 of the cover 22 is terminating respectively with a second input half-collar 66 and a second output half-collar 68.

Le premier demi-collet d'entrée 62 et le second demi-collet d'entrée 66 définissent conjointement un collet, préférentiellement circulaire, pour le canal d'entrée 24. De même, le premier demi-collet de sortie 64 et le second demi-collet de sortie 68 définissent conjointement un collet, préférentiellement circulaire, pour le canal de sortie 26.The first input half-collar 62 and the second input half-collar 66 together define a collar, preferably circular, for the input channel 24. Likewise, the first output half-collar 64 and the second half outlet calf 68 together define a collar, preferably circular, for the outlet channel 26.

Selon une variante de réalisation, présentée sur les figures 1 à 3, Les collets pour le canal d'entrée 24 et le canal de sortie 26 sont entourés respectivement d'un embout d'entrée 70 et d'un embout de sortie 72. Particulièrement, l'embout d'entrée 70 et l'embout de sortie 72 sont réalisés sous la forme de manchons étagés. L'embout d'entrée 70 et l'embout de sortie 72 permettent de raccorder l'échangeur de chaleur 10 à un circuit de circulation du premier fluide, non représenté.According to a variant embodiment, presented on the Figures 1 to 3 , The collars for the inlet channel 24 and the outlet channel 26 are respectively surrounded by an inlet nozzle 70 and an outlet nozzle 72. In particular, the inlet nozzle 70 and the nozzle of output 72 are made in the form of stepped sleeves. The inlet nozzle 70 and the outlet nozzle 72 make it possible to connect the heat exchanger 10 to a circulation circuit of the first fluid, not shown.

Les embouts d'entrée 70 et de sortie 72 sont des bagues de forme sensiblement tubulaire. Le diamètre extérieur de chaque bague comprend une première section tubulaire prolongée par une seconde section tubulaire. Le diamètre extérieur de la seconde section tubulaire est supérieur au diamètre de la première section tubulaire, formant de la sorte un épaulement. L'extrémité libre de la seconde section tubulaire comprend une collerette. La collerette et la seconde section tubulaire comprennent un moyen de fixation et de blocage en rotation de chaque embout sur le canal 70 ou 72 associé. Un tel moyen de fixation et de blocage en rotation est réalisé par deux échancrures s'étendant sur la totalité de l'épaisseur de la collerette et se prolongeant sur une partie de la seconde section tubulaire. Chaque échancrure est conformée afin de coopérer par complémentarité de forme avec un ensemble de parois de jonction 54, 60 formées sur la plaque et le couvercle définissant les canaux 70, 72. Les échancrures s'étendent dans un plan médian aux embouts 70, 72.The inlet tips 70 and outlet 72 are substantially tubular rings. The outer diameter of each ring comprises a first tubular section extended by a second tubular section. The outer diameter of the second tubular section is larger than the diameter of the first tubular section, thereby forming a shoulder. The free end of the second tubular section comprises a flange. The flange and the second tubular section comprise means for fixing and locking in rotation of each endpiece on the associated channel 70 or 72. Such means for fixing and locking in rotation is formed by two notches extending over the entire thickness of the flange and extending over a portion of the second tubular section. Each notch is shaped in order to cooperate by complementarity of form with a set of walls of junction 54, 60 formed on the plate and the cover defining the channels 70, 72. The notches extend in a median plane to the tips 70, 72.

L'emmanchement de chacun des embouts 70, 72 sur la plaque et le couvercle préalablement assemblés, permet une mise en position parfaite de chacun des canaux d'entrée et de sortie qui sont issus de la plaque et du couvercle. Pour ce faire, les embouts ainsi emmanchés assurent une mise en contact ainsi qu'une mise en compression de la plaque et du couvercle, ce qui favorise le brasage de ces deux pièces. En outre, une telle conception permet d'augmenter la rigidité et l'étanchéité des pièces constitutives du dispositif de connexion 19. Il s'avère également que le recours à de tels embouts montés sur la plaque 20 et le couvercle 22 engendre, par rapport aux solutions connues, une qualité de fabrication accrue selon laquelle les jeux et tolérances de fabrication et d'assemblage sont réduits.The fitting of each of the end pieces 70, 72 on the previously assembled plate and cover allows perfect positioning of each of the inlet and outlet channels that come from the plate and the cover. To do this, the tips thus fitted ensure a contact and a compression of the plate and the lid, which promotes the brazing of these two parts. In addition, such a design makes it possible to increase the rigidity and the tightness of the constituent parts of the connection device 19. It also turns out that the use of such end pieces mounted on the plate 20 and the cover 22 generates, compared to known solutions, increased manufacturing quality according to which games and manufacturing and assembly tolerances are reduced.

Dans le cas particulier d'un évaporateur, le premier fluide circulant dans l'échangeur de chaleur 10 est un fluide frigorigène ou réfrigérant à changement de phase, le canal d'entrée 24 étant destiné à l'admission du premier fluide en phase liquide et le canal de sortie 26 à l'évacuation du premier fluide en phase vapeur.In the particular case of an evaporator, the first fluid flowing in the heat exchanger 10 is a refrigerant or refrigerant with phase change, the inlet channel 24 being intended for the admission of the first fluid in the liquid phase and the outlet channel 26 at the evacuation of the first fluid in the vapor phase.

La présente invention vise à optimiser la perte de charge ou la chute de pression interne, notamment dans le canal de sortie 26. La structure de dispositif de connexion 19 décrite précédemment permet précisément une telle optimisation en dimensionnant le diamètre hydraulique du canal de sortie 26 entre le corps d'échangeur 14 et l'embout de sortie 72.The present invention aims to optimize the pressure drop or the internal pressure drop, in particular in the outlet channel 26. The connection device structure 19 described above allows such an optimization precisely by dimensioning the hydraulic diameter of the outlet channel 26 between the heat exchanger body 14 and the outlet nozzle 72.

On rappellera que le diamètre hydraulique Dh d'un tube est égal à 4A/P, oùIt will be recalled that the hydraulic diameter Dh of a tube is equal to 4A / P, where

A est l'aire de la section de passage du tube, et P est le périmètre dit « mouillé » de la section de passage du tube.A is the area of the passage section of the tube, and P is the "wet" perimeter of the passage section of the tube.

Le canal de sortie 26 comporte une première extrémité 74 débouchant dans le corps d'échangeur 14 et une seconde extrémité 76 débouchant à l'extérieur du corps d'échangeur 14, au niveau de l'embout de sortie 72.The outlet channel 26 has a first end 74 opening into the exchanger body 14 and a second end 76 opening outwardly of the exchanger body 14, at the outlet end 72.

Le canal de sortie 26 présente un diamètre hydraulique Dh qui, en toute région intermédiaire, entre la première extrémité 74 et la seconde extrémité 76, présente une valeur comprise entre une première valeur de diamètre hydraulique Dh1 à la première extrémité 74 et une seconde valeur de diamètre hydraulique Dh2 à la seconde extrémité 76. Préférentiellement, la valeur du diamètre hydraulique Dh du canal de sortie 26 augmente depuis la première valeur de diamètre hydraulique Dh1 à la seconde valeur de diamètre hydraulique Dh2.The outlet channel 26 has a hydraulic diameter Dh which, in any intermediate region between the first end 74 and the second end 76, has a value between a first hydraulic diameter value Dh 1 at the first end 74 and a second value of hydraulic diameter Dh 2 at the second end 76. Preferably, the value of the hydraulic diameter Dh of the outlet channel 26 increases from the first value of hydraulic diameter Dh 1 to the second value of hydraulic diameter Dh 2 .

Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 4, le canal de sortie 26 présente une largeur intérieure Ls, considérée dans un plan d'assemblage de la plaque d'extrémité 20 et du couvercle 22. Selon la présente invention, la largeur intérieure Ls est supérieure à une largeur intérieure Le du canal d'entrée 24, considérée dans le plan d'assemblage de la plaque d'extrémité 20 et du couvercle 22.As can be seen on the figure 4 , the outlet channel 26 has an internal width Ls, considered in an assembly plane of the end plate 20 and the cover 22. According to the present invention, the internal width Ls is greater than an internal width Le of the duct. 24, considered in the assembly plane of the end plate 20 and the cover 22.

A titre d'exemple, la largeur intérieure Ls du canal de sortie 26 est comprise entre 14,5 mm et 16,8 mm, de préférence voisine de 16 mm. De même, avantageusement, la valeur du diamètre hydraulique Dh du canal de sortie 26 augmente de manière évolutive depuis la première valeur première Dh1 comprise entre 10 mm et 11 mm, en particulier égale à 10,8 mm, à la première extrémité 74 jusqu'à la seconde valeur première Dh2 comprise entre 15 mm et 16 mm, en particulier égale à 15,6 mm, à la seconde extrémité 76. Dans un exemple de réalisation, la largeur L des plaques 12, correspondant à l'épaisseur du corps d'échangeur 14 selon la direction transversale y, est de 38 mm, la largeur Ls du canal de sortie 26 est de 16 mm et la largeur Le du canal d'entrée 24 est de 10 mm. Un tel agencement correspond respectivement à 42 % et 26 % de l'épaisseur de l'échangeur de chaleur 10. Dans ce même exemple, les profondeur P1 et P2 sont égales à 0,4 mm.For example, the internal width Ls of the outlet channel 26 is between 14.5 mm and 16.8 mm, preferably close to 16 mm. Likewise, advantageously, the value of the hydraulic diameter Dh of the outlet channel 26 increases progressively from the first first value Dh 1 of between 10 mm and 11 mm, in particular equal to 10.8 mm, at the first end 74 until at the second first value Dh 2 between 15 mm and 16 mm, in particular equal to 15.6 mm, at the second end 76. In an exemplary embodiment, the width L of the plates 12, corresponding to the thickness of the exchanger body 14 in the transverse direction y, is 38 mm, the width Ls of the outlet channel 26 is 16 mm and the width The input channel 24 is 10 mm. Such an arrangement corresponds respectively to 42% and 26% of the thickness of the heat exchanger 10. In this same example, the depths P 1 and P 2 are equal to 0.4 mm.

L'invention permet ainsi d'optimiser l'encombrement de l'échangeur de chaleur 10 dans la direction d'empilement longitudinale x, ce qui est particulièrement important pour des évaporateurs d'installations de climatisation de véhicule automobile à alimentation latérale. En effet, la place dévolue à de tels évaporateurs est restreinte et il convient de limiter cet encombrement. Ceci est particulièrement le cas des évaporateurs dont l'épaisseur est inférieure ou égale à 40 mm.The invention thus makes it possible to optimize the size of the heat exchanger 10 in the direction of longitudinal stacking x, which is particularly important for evaporators of air conditioning installations of a motor vehicle with lateral feed. Indeed, the space devoted to such evaporators is restricted and it is necessary to limit this congestion. This is particularly the case for evaporators whose thickness is less than or equal to 40 mm.

L'invention permet également d'optimiser le diamètre hydraulique du canal de sortie 26, comme mentionné précédemment.The invention also makes it possible to optimize the hydraulic diameter of the outlet channel 26, as mentioned above.

Un autre avantage supplémentaire de l'invention est que la plaque d'extrémité 20 et le couvercle 22 peuvent être assemblés sur un corps d'échangeur 14 standard.Another additional advantage of the invention is that the end plate 20 and the cover 22 can be assembled on a standard exchanger body 14.

Ainsi, le corps d'échangeur 14 peut être utilisé aussi bien pour des échangeurs à alimentation latérale, selon la présente invention, que pour des échangeurs à alimentation en extrémité.Thus, the exchanger body 14 can be used for both lateral feed exchangers according to the present invention as well as for end feed exchangers.

Dans tous les cas, le même procédé d'assemblage et le même outillage peuvent être utilisés. Les composants de l'échangeur de chaleur 10 sont alors brasés ensemble en une seule opération.In any case, the same assembly process and the same tooling can be used. The components of the heat exchanger 10 are then brazed together in a single operation.

Bien évidemment, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits précédemment et fournis uniquement à titre d'exemple. Elle englobe diverses modifications, formes alternatives et autres variantes que pourra envisager l'homme du métier dans le cadre de la présente invention et notamment toutes combinaisons des différents modes de réalisation décrits précédemment.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and provided solely by way of example. It encompasses various modifications, alternative forms and other variants that may be considered by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present invention and in particular any combination of the various embodiments described above.

En effet, la présente invention trouve également une application pour les échangeurs de chaleur dont le corps d'échangeur est constitué de tubes, indépendamment du fait qu'ils soient réalisés à partir d'un assemblage de plaques, par pliage ou tout autre procédé.Indeed, the present invention also finds an application for heat exchangers whose exchanger body consists of tubes, regardless of whether they are made from a plate assembly, by folding or any other method.

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  1. Heat exchanger (10) comprising an assembly of internal pipes stacked in a longitudinal stacking direction (x) to form a heat exchanger body (14) designed for the circulation of a first fluid, comprising a connection device (19) arranged at one extremity of the heat exchanger body (14) in the longitudinal stacking direction (x),
    the connection device (19) including an end plate (20) and a cover (22) that can be assembled together to jointly delimit an inlet duct (24) and an outlet duct (26), respectively, to admit the fluid into the heat exchanger body (14) and discharge the fluid from the heat exchanger body (14),
    characterized in that the inlet duct (24) and the outlet duct (26) open out in a transversal direction (y) substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal stacking direction (x).
  2. Heat exchanger (10) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the inlet duct (24) and the outlet duct (26) are generally elbow shaped.
  3. Heat exchanger (10) according to either of the preceding claims, characterized in that the end plate (20) has a pressed part (30) including a first inlet impression (32) and a first outlet impression (34).
  4. Heat exchanger (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (22) includes a second inlet impression (46) and a second outlet impression (48).
  5. Heat exchanger (10) according to Claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the first inlet impression (32) co-operates with the second inlet impression (46) to define the inlet duct (24) and the first outlet impression (34) co-operates with the second outlet impression (48) to define the outlet duct (26).
  6. Heat exchanger (10) according to Claim 5, characterized in that the inlet duct (24) and the outlet duct (26) each have cross sections essentially defined by the second inlet impression (46) and the second outlet impression (48) of the cover (22).
  7. Heat exchanger (10) according to one of Claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the first inlet impression (32) and the first outlet impression (34) are of a limited depth (P1, P2) less than a substantial depth (P3, P4) of the second inlet impression (46) and the second outlet impression (48).
  8. Heat exchanger (10) according to Claim 7, characterized in that the limited depth (P1, P2) of the first inlet impression (32) and the first inlet impression (34) is less than 1 mm, preferably less than 0.5 mm.
  9. Heat exchanger (10) according to Claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the substantial depth (P3, P4) of the second inlet impression (46) and the second outlet impression (48) is less than 10 mm, preferably less than 8 mm.
  10. Heat exchanger (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outlet duct (26) has a first extremity (74) opening the heat exchanger body (14) and a second extremity (76) opening outside Heat exchanger body (14), and in that the outlet duct (26) has a hydraulic diameter (Dh), throughout the intermediate region between the first extremity (74) and the second extremity (76), of between a first hydraulic diameter value (Dh1) at the first extremity (74) of the outlet duct (26) and a second hydraulic diameter value (Dh2) at the second extremity (76) of the outlet duct (26).
  11. Heat exchanger (10) according to Claim 10, characterized in that the hydraulic diameter value (Dh) of the outlet duct (26) increases from the first hydraulic diameter value (Dh1) at the first extremity (74) of the outlet duct (26) to the second hydraulic diameter value (Dh2) at the second extremity (76) of the outlet duct (26) .
  12. Heat exchanger (10) according to Claim 11, characterized in that the first hydraulic diameter value (Dh1) is between 10.5 mm and 11 mm, preferably 10.8 mm.
  13. Heat exchanger (10) according to Claim 11 or 13, characterized in that the second hydraulic diameter value (Dh2) is between 15 mm and 16 mm, preferably of 15.6 mm.
  14. Heat exchanger (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the internal width (Ls) of the outlet channel (26), considered in an assembly plane of the end plate (20) and of the cover (22), is greater than the internal width (Le) of the inlet duct (24), considered in the same assembly plane.
  15. Heat exchanger (10) according to Claim 14, characterized in that the internal width (Ls) of the outlet duct (26) is between 14.5 mm and 16.8 mm, preferably close to 16 mm.
  16. Heat exchanger (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the internal pipes comprise an assembly of plates (12).
  17. Heat exchanger (10) according to Claim 16, characterized in that a pressed reservoir (40) is placed between the end plate (20) and an adjacent plate (12) of the heat exchanger body (14), opposite the cover (22), to provide fluid communication with the inlet duct (24) and the outlet duct (26).
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