WO2012098921A1 - 熱交換器および空気調和機 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a heat exchanger that includes a flat tube and fins and exchanges heat between fluid flowing in the flat tube and air.
- heat exchangers having flat tubes and fins are known.
- a plurality of flat tubes extending in the left-right direction are arranged one above the other at a predetermined interval, and plate-like fins are arranged at a predetermined interval from each other. They are arranged in the direction of extension.
- a plurality of flat tubes extending in the left-right direction are arranged one above the other at a predetermined interval, and one corrugated fin is provided between adjacent flat tubes. It is provided one by one.
- the air flowing while contacting the fins exchanges heat with the fluid flowing in the flat tube.
- a louver for promoting heat transfer is formed on the fin of this type of heat exchanger.
- the refrigerant circuit of the air conditioner is provided with an outdoor heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant and outdoor air.
- an outdoor heat exchanger operating as an evaporator during heating operation, moisture in the air may condense and become drain water.
- the evaporation temperature of the refrigerant in the outdoor heat exchanger is lower than 0 ° C., moisture in the air becomes frost and adheres to the outdoor heat exchanger.
- a defrosting operation for melting frost attached to the outdoor heat exchanger is performed, for example, every time a predetermined time elapses. For this reason, even during the defrosting operation, drain water is generated by melting of the frost.
- a heat exchanger in which flat tubes are lined up and down can be used as an outdoor heat exchanger of an air conditioner.
- louvers are formed on the fins. For this reason, the generated drain water is held in a narrow gap near the cut-and-raised end of the louver, and the drain water may not be easily discharged from the surface of the fin.
- This invention is made
- air is provided between a plurality of flat tubes (33) that are arranged one above the other so that the side surfaces face each other and in which a fluid passage (34) is formed, and between the adjacent flat tubes (33).
- a heat exchanger having a plurality of heat transfer portions (37) formed and constituting the side walls of the ventilation path (39) is an object.
- a plurality of louvers (50, 60) that are formed by cutting and raising the heat transfer section (37) are arranged in the air passage direction,
- the cut-and-raised end (53,63) of the louver (50,60) extends from the main edge (54,64) and the upper end of the main edge (54,64) to the upper end of the louver (50,60).
- the heat exchanger (30) is provided with a plurality of flat tubes (33) and fins (35, 36). Between the flat tubes (33) lined up and down, the heat transfer section (37) of the fins (35, 36) is arranged. In the heat exchanger (30), air passes through the ventilation path (39) between the flat tubes (33) arranged vertically, and the air and the fluid flowing through the passage (34) in the flat tubes (33) Exchange. In the heat transfer section (37) of the fins (35, 36), a plurality of louvers (50, 60) extending vertically are arranged in the air passage direction.
- the cut and raised ends (53,63) of the louvers (50,60) are the main edge (54,64), the upper edge (55,65), and the lower edge (56,66). It is comprised by. Further, at least part of the louvers (50, 60) formed in the heat transfer portions (37) of the fins (35, 36) are the main edges (54, 64) of the lower edges (56, 66). The inclination with respect to the upper edge (55, 65) is gentler than the inclination with respect to the main edge (54, 64).
- the gap between the lower edge portions (56, 66) is the upper edge portion (55, 60a). 65) Longer than the gap between them.
- drain water is generated by condensation of moisture in the air or melting of frost attached to the fin (35, 36). To do.
- the drain water generated on the surfaces of the fins (35, 36) also enters between the cut and raised ends (53, 63a) of the louvers (50, 60a) adjacent in the air passage direction.
- the drain water that has entered between the louvers (50, 60a) is drawn into the gap between the elongated lower edges (56, 66) by capillary action.
- the plurality of louvers (50, 60) formed in the heat transfer portions (37) of the fins (35, 36) are arranged on the leeward side.
- the louver of the portion is a symmetrical louver (60b) in which the inclination of the lower edge (66) with respect to the main edge (64) is equal to the inclination of the upper edge (65) with respect to the main edge (64).
- the remaining louvers arranged on the windward side of the symmetric louver (60b) are inclined with respect to the main edge (54, 64) of the lower edge (56, 66).
- 55, 65) is an asymmetric louver (50, 60a) that is gentler than the inclination with respect to the main edge (54, 64).
- both the asymmetric louver (50, 60a) and the symmetric louver (60b) are formed in each heat transfer section (37) of the fin (35, 36).
- the inclination of the lower edge (56,66) with respect to the main edge (54,64) is the inclination of the upper edge (55,65) with respect to the main edge (54,64). More lenient than.
- the inclination of the lower edge (66) with respect to the main edge (64) is equal to the inclination of the upper edge (65) with respect to the main edge (64).
- the asymmetric louvers (50, 60a) are arranged on the windward side of the symmetric louvers (60b).
- the fin (36) is formed in a plate shape in which a plurality of notches (45) for inserting the flat tube (33) are provided,
- the flat tube (33) is arranged at a predetermined interval in the extending direction of the flat tube (33), sandwiches the flat tube (33) at the periphery of the notch (45), and the fin (36)
- the part between adjacent notch parts (45) comprises the said heat-transfer part (37).
- the plurality of fins (36) formed in a plate shape are arranged at predetermined intervals in the extending direction of the flat tube (33).
- Each fin (36) is formed with a plurality of notches (45) for inserting the flat tube (33).
- the peripheral part of the notch (45) has pinched the flat tube (33).
- the part between the notch parts (45) adjacent up and down comprises a heat-transfer part (37).
- the fin (35) is a corrugated fin meandering up and down disposed between the adjacent flat tubes (33), wherein the flat tube A plurality of the heat transfer portions (37) arranged in the extending direction of (33) and a portion continuous to the upper end or the lower end of the adjacent heat transfer portion (37) and joined to the flat tube (33) A plurality of intermediate plate portions (41).
- the fin (35) which is a corrugated fin is disposed between the adjacent flat tubes (33).
- Each fin (35) is provided with a plurality of heat transfer sections (37) arranged in the extending direction of the flat tube (33).
- the adjacent heat-transfer part (37) is connected to the intermediate plate part (41), and this intermediate plate part (41) is joined to the flat side surface of the flat tube (33). .
- a fifth invention is directed to an air conditioner (10), and includes a refrigerant circuit (20) provided with the heat exchanger (30) of any one of the first to fourth inventions, and the refrigerant circuit In (20), the refrigerant is circulated to perform the refrigeration cycle.
- the heat exchanger (30) of any one of the first to fourth inventions is connected to the refrigerant circuit (20).
- the refrigerant circulating in the refrigerant circuit (20) flows through the passage (34) of the flat tube (33) and exchanges heat with the air flowing through the ventilation path (39).
- a plurality of louvers (50, 60) are formed in each heat transfer section (37) of the fins (35, 36), and at least some of the louvers (50, 60)
- the inclination of the main edges (54, 64) of 56, 66) is gentler than the inclination of the upper edges (55, 65) of the main edges (54, 64). For this reason, the drain water generated on the surface of the fins (35, 36) and entering between the cut-and-raised ends (53, 63a) of the louvers (50, 60a) adjacent in the air passage direction is caused by capillary action. It is drawn into the gap between the elongated lower edges (56, 66).
- the drain water that has entered between the cut-and-raised ends (53, 63a) of the louvers (50, 60a) adjacent to each other in the air passage direction is lowered not only by gravity but also by capillary action.
- the amount of drain water remaining on the surface of the heat transfer section (37) can be reduced.
- the asymmetric louvers (50, 60a) are formed on the windward side of the heat transfer portions (37) of the fins (35, 36).
- an asymmetric louver (50, 60a) is formed in the windward portion where the amount of drain water generated is relatively large, and the amount of drain water generated is relatively low.
- a symmetric louver (60b) is formed at the portion. Therefore, according to the present invention, the amount of drain water remaining in the windward portion of the heat transfer section (37) that generates a relatively large amount of drain water can be reliably reduced.
- FIG. 1 is a refrigerant circuit diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an air conditioner including the heat exchanger according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the heat exchanger according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view illustrating the front of the heat exchanger according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the heat exchanger showing a part of the AA cross section of FIG.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of fins provided in the heat exchanger according to the first embodiment.
- 6A and 6B are diagrams showing a heat transfer section provided on the fin of the heat exchanger of Embodiment 1, wherein FIG. 6A is a front view of the heat transfer section, and FIG.
- FIG. 7A and 7B are enlarged views of a part of FIG. 6B, in which FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view of the leeward louver, and FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of the leeward louver.
- 8A and 8B are cross-sectional views of fins provided in the heat exchanger according to the first embodiment, where FIG. 8A shows a CC cross section of FIG. 6 and FIG. 8B shows a DD cross section of FIG. .
- FIG. 9 is a view showing a plurality of heat transfer portions provided on the fins of the heat exchanger of Embodiment 1, and is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. FIG.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state of frost and drain water during the defrosting operation in the heat exchanger of Embodiment 1 and the conventional heat exchanger.
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the fin showing the EE cross section of FIG.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view of the heat exchanger according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional view illustrating the front of the heat exchanger according to the second embodiment.
- 14 is a cross-sectional view of the heat exchanger showing a part of the FF cross section of FIG. 15A and 15B are diagrams showing the main part of the fin of the heat exchanger according to the second embodiment, in which FIG. 15A is a front view of the fin, and FIG.
- FIG. 15B is a cross-sectional view showing a GG section of FIG. It is.
- FIG. 16 is an enlarged view of a part of FIG. 15B, in which (A) is a cross-sectional view of the leeward louver, and (B) is a cross-sectional view of the leeward louver.
- 17 is a cross-sectional view of fins provided in the heat exchanger according to the second embodiment, where (A) shows the HH cross section of FIG. 15 and (B) shows the II cross section of FIG. .
- FIG. 18 is a view showing a heat transfer portion of a plurality of fins provided in the heat exchanger of Embodiment 2, and is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. FIG.
- FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 14 of the heat exchanger of the third embodiment.
- 20A and 20B are views showing the main part of the fin of the heat exchanger according to the third embodiment, in which FIG. 20A is a front view of the fin, and FIG. 20B is a cross-sectional view showing the HH cross section of FIG. It is.
- FIG. 21 is a front view of a fin showing the first modification of the other embodiment applied to the fin of the second embodiment, and is a view corresponding to FIG. 15 (A).
- FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a heat transfer section of a second modification of the other embodiment applied to the fin of the first embodiment, wherein (A) is a front view of the heat transfer section, and (B) is It is sectional drawing which shows the JJ cross section of (A).
- FIG. 23 is a view showing a heat transfer section of a third modification of the other embodiment applied to the fin of the second modification, in which (A) is a front view of the heat transfer section, and (B)
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a KK cross section of (A).
- FIG. 24 is a front view of a main part of a fourth modification of the other embodiment applied to the fin of the second embodiment.
- Embodiment 1 of the Invention A first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- the heat exchanger (30) of Embodiment 1 comprises the outdoor heat exchanger (23) of the air conditioner (10) mentioned later.
- the air conditioner (10) includes an outdoor unit (11) and an indoor unit (12).
- the outdoor unit (11) and the indoor unit (12) are connected to each other via a liquid side connecting pipe (13) and a gas side connecting pipe (14).
- the refrigerant circuit (20) is formed by the outdoor unit (11), the indoor unit (12), the liquid side communication pipe (13), and the gas side communication pipe (14).
- the refrigerant circuit (20) is provided with a compressor (21), a four-way switching valve (22), an outdoor heat exchanger (23), an expansion valve (24), and an indoor heat exchanger (25). ing.
- the compressor (21), the four-way switching valve (22), the outdoor heat exchanger (23), and the expansion valve (24) are accommodated in the outdoor unit (11).
- the outdoor unit (11) is provided with an outdoor fan (15) for supplying outdoor air to the outdoor heat exchanger (23).
- the indoor heat exchanger (25) is accommodated in the indoor unit (12).
- the indoor unit (12) is provided with an indoor fan (16) for supplying room air to the indoor heat exchanger (25).
- the refrigerant circuit (20) is a closed circuit filled with refrigerant.
- the compressor (21) has its discharge side connected to the first port of the four-way switching valve (22) and its suction side connected to the second port of the four-way switching valve (22). Yes.
- the outdoor heat exchanger (23), the expansion valve (24), and the indoor heat exchanger are sequentially arranged from the third port to the fourth port of the four-way switching valve (22). (25) and are arranged.
- Compressor (21) is a scroll type or rotary type hermetic compressor.
- the four-way switching valve (22) has a first state (state indicated by a broken line in FIG. 1) in which the first port communicates with the third port and the second port communicates with the fourth port, The port is switched to a second state (state indicated by a solid line in FIG. 1) in which the port communicates with the fourth port and the second port communicates with the third port.
- the expansion valve (24) is a so-called electronic expansion valve.
- the outdoor heat exchanger (23) exchanges heat between the outdoor air and the refrigerant.
- the outdoor heat exchanger (23) is configured by the heat exchanger (30) of the present embodiment.
- the indoor heat exchanger (25) exchanges heat between the indoor air and the refrigerant.
- the indoor heat exchanger (25) is constituted by a so-called cross fin type fin-and-tube heat exchanger provided with a heat transfer tube which is a circular tube.
- the air conditioner (10) performs a cooling operation.
- the four-way switching valve (22) is set to the first state.
- the outdoor fan (15) and the indoor fan (16) are operated.
- Refrigeration cycle is performed in the refrigerant circuit (20). Specifically, the refrigerant discharged from the compressor (21) flows into the outdoor heat exchanger (23) through the four-way switching valve (22), dissipates heat to the outdoor air, and is condensed. The refrigerant flowing out of the outdoor heat exchanger (23) expands when passing through the expansion valve (24), then flows into the indoor heat exchanger (25), absorbs heat from the indoor air, and evaporates. The refrigerant that has flowed out of the indoor heat exchanger (25) passes through the four-way switching valve (22) and then is sucked into the compressor (21) and compressed. The indoor unit (12) supplies the air cooled in the indoor heat exchanger (25) to the room.
- the air conditioner (10) performs heating operation.
- the four-way selector valve (22) is set to the second state.
- the outdoor fan (15) and the indoor fan (16) are operated.
- Refrigeration cycle is performed in the refrigerant circuit (20). Specifically, the refrigerant discharged from the compressor (21) flows into the indoor heat exchanger (25) through the four-way switching valve (22), dissipates heat to the indoor air, and condenses. The refrigerant flowing out of the indoor heat exchanger (25) expands when passing through the expansion valve (24), then flows into the outdoor heat exchanger (23), absorbs heat from the outdoor air, and evaporates. The refrigerant that has flowed out of the outdoor heat exchanger (23) passes through the four-way switching valve (22) and then is sucked into the compressor (21) and compressed. The indoor unit (12) supplies the air heated in the indoor heat exchanger (25) to the room.
- the outdoor heat exchanger (23) functions as an evaporator during the heating operation.
- the evaporation temperature of the refrigerant in the outdoor heat exchanger (23) may be lower than 0 ° C.
- the moisture in the outdoor air becomes frost and the outdoor heat exchanger (23 ). Therefore, the air conditioner (10) performs the defrosting operation every time the duration time of the heating operation reaches a predetermined value (for example, several tens of minutes).
- the four-way switching valve (22) When starting the defrosting operation, the four-way switching valve (22) is switched from the second state to the first state, and the outdoor fan (15) and the indoor fan (16) are stopped.
- the refrigerant circuit (20) during the defrosting operation the high-temperature refrigerant discharged from the compressor (21) is supplied to the outdoor heat exchanger (23).
- the frost adhering to the surface In the outdoor heat exchanger (23), the frost adhering to the surface is heated and melted by the refrigerant.
- the refrigerant that has radiated heat in the outdoor heat exchanger (23) sequentially passes through the expansion valve (24) and the indoor heat exchanger (25), and is then sucked into the compressor (21) and compressed.
- the heating operation is resumed. That is, the four-way switching valve (22) is switched from the first state to the second state, and the operation of the outdoor fan (15) and the indoor fan (16) is resumed.
- the heat exchanger (30) of the present embodiment includes one first header collecting pipe (31), one second header collecting pipe (32), and many flat tubes. (33) and a large number of fins (35).
- the first header collecting pipe (31), the second header collecting pipe (32), the flat pipe (33), and the fin (35) are all made of an aluminum alloy and are joined to each other by brazing. .
- the first header collecting pipe (31) and the second header collecting pipe (32) are both formed in an elongated hollow cylindrical shape whose both ends are closed.
- the first header collecting pipe (31) is erected at the left end of the heat exchanger (30)
- the second header collecting pipe (32) is erected at the right end of the heat exchanger (30).
- the first header collecting pipe (31) and the second header collecting pipe (32) are installed in such a posture that their respective axial directions are in the vertical direction.
- the flat tube (33) is a heat transfer tube whose cross-sectional shape is a flat oval or a rounded rectangle.
- the plurality of flat tubes (33) are arranged in a posture in which the extending direction is the left-right direction and the flat side surfaces face each other.
- the plurality of flat tubes (33) are arranged side by side at regular intervals.
- Each flat tube (33) has one end inserted into the first header collecting tube (31) and the other end inserted into the second header collecting tube (32).
- each flat tube (33) has a plurality of fluid passages (34).
- Each fluid passage (34) is a passage extending in the extending direction of the flat tube (33).
- the plurality of fluid passages (34) are arranged in a line in the width direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the flat tube (33).
- One end of each of the plurality of fluid passages (34) formed in each flat pipe (33) communicates with the internal space of the first header collecting pipe (31), and the other end of each of the plurality of fluid passages (34) is the second header collecting pipe (32). ).
- the refrigerant supplied to the heat exchanger (30) exchanges heat with air while flowing through the fluid passage (34) of the flat tube (33).
- the fins (35) are corrugated fins meandering up and down, and are arranged between flat tubes (33) adjacent to each other in the vertical direction. As will be described in detail later, the fin (35) has a plurality of heat transfer portions (37) and a plurality of intermediate plate portions (41). In each fin (35), the intermediate plate portion (41) is joined to the flat tube (33) by brazing.
- the space between the upper and lower flat tubes (33) is divided into a plurality of ventilation paths (39) by the heat transfer section (37) of the fin (35). Partitioned.
- the heat exchanger (30) exchanges heat between the refrigerant flowing through the fluid passage (34) of the flat tube (33) and the air flowing through the ventilation passage (39).
- the heat exchanger (30) includes a plurality of flat tubes (33) arranged vertically so that the flat side faces each other, and a plate-like shape extending from one to the other of the adjacent flat tubes (33).
- a plurality of fins (35) having a heat transfer section (37).
- the air which flows between adjacent heat-transfer parts (37) heat-exchanges with the fluid which flows through the inside of each flat tube (33).
- the fin (35) is a corrugated fin formed by bending a metal plate having a certain width, and has a shape meandering up and down.
- heat transfer portions (37) and intermediate plate portions (41) are alternately formed along the extending direction of the flat tube (33). That is, the fin (35) is provided with a plurality of heat transfer portions (37) arranged between adjacent flat tubes (33) and arranged in the extending direction of the flat tubes (33).
- the fin (35) is formed with a protruding plate portion (42).
- illustration of the louver (50, 60, 70) and the water guide rib (71) which will be described later is omitted.
- the heat transfer part (37) is a plate-like part extending from one to the other of the flat tubes (33) adjacent to each other in the vertical direction.
- the windward end is the leading edge (38).
- a plurality of louvers (50, 60) are formed in the heat transfer section (37).
- the intermediate plate portion (41) is a plate-like portion along the flat side surface of the flat tube (33), and is continuous with the upper ends or lower ends of the heat transfer portions (37) adjacent to the left and right.
- the angle formed by the heat transfer section (37) and the intermediate plate section (41) is substantially a right angle.
- the protruding plate portion (42) is a plate-like portion formed continuously at the leeward end of each heat transfer portion (37).
- the projecting plate portion (42) is formed in an elongated plate shape extending vertically, and projects further to the leeward side than the flat tube (33).
- the upper end of the protruding plate part (42) protrudes above the upper end of the heat transfer part (37), and the lower end protrudes below the lower end of the heat transfer part (37).
- the protruding plate portions (42) of the fins (35) that are vertically adjacent to each other across the flat tube (33) are in contact with each other.
- each louver (50, 60, 70) is formed by cutting and raising the heat transfer section (37) and the protruding plate section (42). That is, each louver (50, 60, 70) makes a plurality of slit-like cuts in the heat transfer part (37) and the protruding plate part (42), and plastically deforms so as to twist the part between the adjacent cuts. It is formed by.
- each louver (50, 60, 70) is substantially parallel to the front edge (38) of the heat transfer section (37) (that is, substantially vertical). That is, the longitudinal direction of each louver (50, 60, 70) is the vertical direction.
- a plurality of louvers (50, 60, 70) extending in the vertical direction are formed side by side from the windward side toward the leeward side.
- the six louvers formed in the windward region in the heat transfer section (37) constitute the windward louver (50). That is, in the heat transfer section (37), the six louvers adjacent to each other including the louver formed on the most windward side constitute the windward louver (50). Further, the six louvers formed in the leeward region adjacent to the region where the leeward louver (50) is formed constitute the leeward louver (60). Further, the two louvers formed in the region extending from the leeward end of the heat transfer section (37) to the protruding plate section (42) constitute an auxiliary louver (70).
- the heat transfer section (37) has six leeward louvers (50), six leeward louvers (60), and two auxiliary louvers in order from the leeward side to the leeward side. (70) and are formed.
- the number of louvers (50, 60, 70) described above is merely an example. The detailed shape of each louver (50, 60, 70) will be described later.
- the part other than the louvers (50, 60, 70) is a flat area without cuts and ridges.
- a flat region between the upper end of the heat transfer section (37) and the windward louver (50) forms a first upper flat section (81), and the heat transfer section (
- the flat area between the upper end of 37) and the leeward louver (60) constitutes the second upper flat part (82).
- the first upper flat portion (81) is an area continuous with the windward louver (50) and is adjacent to the fold (51) located at the upper end of the windward louver (50).
- the second upper flat portion (82) is an area continuous with the leeward louver (60) and is adjacent to the fold (61) located at the upper end of the leeward louver (60).
- the flat region between the lower end of the heat transfer section (37) and the windward louver (50) constitutes the first lower flat section (83), and the heat transfer section (37 ) And the leeward louver (60) constitutes a second lower flat part (84).
- the first lower flat portion (83) is an area continuous with the windward louver (50) and is adjacent to the fold (52) located at the lower end of the windward louver (50).
- the second lower flat portion (84) is an area continuous with the leeward louver (60) and is adjacent to the fold (62) located at the lower end of the leeward louver (60).
- the rib (71) for water conveyance is formed in the protrusion plate part (42) of the fin (35).
- the water guiding rib (71) is an elongated concave groove extending vertically along the leeward end of the protruding plate portion (42).
- louvers (50, 60, 70) formed on the fin (35) will be described. Note that “right” and “left” used in this description mean directions when the fin (35) is viewed from the windward side (that is, the front side of the heat exchanger (30)).
- the length of the windward louver (50) in the vertical direction becomes gradually longer from the windward to the leeward. That is, in the heat transfer section (37), the windward louver (50) closest to the windward is the shortest, and the windward louver (50) closest to the leeward is the longest.
- the distances L1 from the upper end of each windward louver (50) to the upper end of the heat transfer section (37) are equal to each other. Accordingly, the position of the lower end of the windward louver (50) gradually decreases from the windward to the leeward.
- the distance L2 from the lower end of the windward louver (50) closest to the windward side to the lower end of the heat transfer part (37) is the distance L2 from the lower end of the windward louver (50) closest to the leeward side to the heat transfer part (37). It is longer than the distance L3 to the lower end (L2> L3).
- the distance L1 from the upper end of the windward louver (50) to the upper end of the heat transfer section (37) is the distance L3 from the lower end of the windward louver (50) closest to the leeward to the lower end of the heat transfer section (37). Shorter (L3> L1).
- the vertical lengths of the leeward louvers (60) are equal to each other.
- Each leeward louver (60) is longer than the leeward louver (50) closest to the leeward side.
- the distances L4 from the upper end of each leeward louver (60) to the upper end of the heat transfer section (37) are equal to each other.
- the distance L4 is equal to the distance L1 from the upper end of the windward louver (50) to the upper end of the heat transfer section (37). Therefore, the distance L5 from the lower end of the leeward louver (60) to the lower end of the heat transfer section (37) is the distance L3 from the lower end of the leeward louver (50) closest to the leeward to the lower end of the heat transfer section (37). Shorter (L3> L5).
- the vertical length of the auxiliary louver (70) is shorter than the vertical length of the leeward louver (60).
- the position of the upper end of the auxiliary louver (70) is lower than the position of the upper end of the leeward louver (60).
- the position of the lower end of the auxiliary louver (70) is higher than the position of the lower end of the leeward louver (60).
- the windward louver (50) and the leeward louver (60) having the above-described length are formed in the heat transfer section (37). Further, as described above, in the heat transfer section (37), the first lower flat portion (83) is formed below the windward louver (50), and the second lower side is located below the leeward louver (60). A flat portion (84) is formed. Therefore, in the heat transfer part (37), the vertical width of the first lower flat part (83) is wider than the vertical width of the second lower flat part (84).
- each louver (50, 60, 70) is inclined with respect to the flat portion (81 to 84).
- the leeward louver (50) and the leeward louver (60) are inclined in opposite directions, and the leeward louver (60) and the auxiliary louver (70) are inclined in the same direction.
- the windward louver (50) has a windward cut-and-raised end (53) bulging to the left and a leeward cut-and-raised end (53) bulging to the right.
- the leeward louver (60) has a cut-and-raised end (63) on the leeward side that bulges to the right and a leeward-side cut and raised end (63) that bulges to the left.
- the two windward louvers (50a) located closer to the windward side have a width W1 in the lateral direction (that is, the air passage direction) and are flat (81, 83).
- W1 in the lateral direction (that is, the air passage direction)
- H1 the height of the cut and raised (that is, the distance from the cut and raised end (53a) to the flat portion (81, 83))
- H1 the height of the cut and raised
- the four upwind louvers (50b) located closer to the leeward have a width in the lateral direction (that is, the air passage direction) of W2, and an inclination angle with respect to the flat portion (81,83) is ⁇ 2.
- the cut and raised height (that is, the distance from the cut and raised end (53b) to the flat portion (81, 83)) is H2.
- the leeward louver (60) has a width in the lateral direction (that is, the air passage direction) of W3, and an inclination angle with respect to the flat portion (82, 84) is ⁇ 3.
- the cut and raised height (that is, the distance from the cut and raised end (63) to the flat portion (82, 84)) is H3.
- the auxiliary louver (70) has a lateral width, an inclination angle with respect to the flat portion (82, 84), and a cut-and-raised height that are equal to those of the leeward louver (60).
- the width W1 of the windward louver (50a) is wider than the width W2 of the windward louver (50b), and the width W2 of the windward louver (50b) is larger than the width W3 of the leeward louver (60). Also wide (W1> W2> W3). Further, the inclination angle ⁇ 1 of the windward louver (50a) is smaller than the inclination angle ⁇ 2 of the windward louver (50b), and the inclination angle ⁇ 2 of the windward louver (50b) is smaller than the inclination angle ⁇ 3 of the leeward louver (60). Small ( ⁇ 1 ⁇ 2 ⁇ 3).
- the inclination of the windward louver (50a) is gentler than that of the windward louver (50b), and the inclination of the windward louver (50b) is gentler than the inclination of the leeward louver (60).
- the cut-and-raised height H1 of the windward louver (50a) is lower than the cut-and-raised height H2 of the windward louver (50b), and the cut-and-raised height H2 of the windward louver (50b) is the leeward louver (60). Is lower than the height H3 (H1 ⁇ H2 ⁇ H3).
- the heat transfer portions (37) of the fins (35) are arranged at a constant pitch along the extending direction of the flat tube (33). That is, as shown in FIG. 9, in the heat exchanger (30), the plurality of heat transfer sections (37) are arranged in the extending direction of the flat tube (33) at a constant interval D0.
- the relationship between the cut-and-raised heights of the leeward louver (50a, 50b) and the leeward louver (60) is H1 ⁇ H2 ⁇ H3.
- the distance D1 between the windward louvers (50a) closer to the windward is between the windward louvers (50b) closer to the leeward.
- the distance D2 is wider than the distance D2
- the distance D2 between the leeward louvers (50b) closer to the leeward is wider than the distance D3 between the leeward louvers (60) (D0> D1> D2> D3).
- the cut-and-raised ends (53, 63) of the leeward louver (50) and the leeward louver (60) are the main edge (54, 64), the upper edge (55, 65), And the lower edge (56, 66).
- the extension direction of the main edges (54, 64) is substantially parallel to the extension direction of the front edge (38) of the heat transfer part (37).
- the upper edge portion (55, 65) extends from the upper end of the main edge portion (54, 64) to the upper end of the louver (50, 60), and is inclined with respect to the main edge portion (54, 64).
- the lower edge portion (56,66) extends from the lower end of the main edge portion (54,64) to the lower end of the louver (50,60), and is inclined with respect to the main edge portion (54,64). ing.
- the inclination angle of the upper edge (55) with respect to the main edge (54) is ⁇ 4, and the main edge of the lower edge (56)
- the inclination angle with respect to (54) is ⁇ 5.
- the inclination angle ⁇ 5 of the lower edge portion (56) is smaller than the inclination angle ⁇ 4 of the upper edge portion (55) ( ⁇ 5 ⁇ 4). Therefore, in all the windward louvers (50), the lower edge (56) is longer than the upper edge (55).
- All the windward louvers (50) are asymmetric louvers in which the shape of the cut-and-raised end (53) is asymmetric in the vertical direction.
- FIG. 8A what is illustrated in FIG. 8A is an upwind louver (50b) located closer to the leeward side. As shown in FIG. 7A, the cut-and-raised height of the windward louver (50b) is H2. Moreover, as shown also in FIG. 9, in the heat-transfer part (37) adjacent to the passage direction of air, the space
- the inclination angle of the upper edge (65) with respect to the main edge (64) is ⁇ 6, and the main edge of the lower edge (66)
- the inclination angle with respect to (64) is ⁇ 7.
- the inclination angle ⁇ 6 of the lower edge (66) is smaller than the inclination angle ⁇ 7 of the upper edge (65) ( ⁇ 6 ⁇ 7). Accordingly, in the leeward louver (60a), the lower edge (66) is longer than the upper edge (65).
- the leeward louver (60a) is an asymmetric louver in which the shape of the cut-and-raised end (63) is asymmetric in the vertical direction.
- the leeward louver (60b) is a symmetric louver in which the shape of the cut and raised end (63) is vertically symmetric.
- FIG. 8B what is illustrated in FIG. 8B is a leeward louver (60b) located closer to the leeward. As shown in FIG. 7B, the cut-and-raised height of the leeward louver (60b) is H3. Moreover, as shown also in FIG. 9, in the heat-transfer part (37) adjacent to the passage direction of air, the space
- the heat exchanger (30) of the present embodiment constitutes the outdoor heat exchanger (23) of the air conditioner (10).
- the air conditioner (10) performs a heating operation. However, in an operation state where the evaporation temperature of the refrigerant in the outdoor heat exchanger (23) is lower than 0 ° C., moisture in the outdoor air becomes frost and the outdoor heat exchanger (23 ). For this reason, the air conditioner (10) performs a defrosting operation for melting frost attached to the outdoor heat exchanger (23). During the defrosting operation, drain water is generated by melting of the frost.
- frost is concentrated on the windward area of the fins, and the flow of air passing through the heat exchanger and the heat exchange between the air and the refrigerant are performed. Disturbed by frost. For this reason, in the conventional heat exchanger, it is necessary to perform a defrosting operation in spite of the fact that frost hardly adheres to the leeward region of the fin.
- frost also adheres to the leeward region of the heat transfer section (37).
- the air flow gap is blocked by frost, but it is lower than the windward louver (50). A gap through which air flows remains in the side region.
- frost adheres also to the part in which the leeward louver (60) was formed among the heat-transfer parts (37).
- the cut-and-raised height H3 of the leeward louver (60) is higher than the cut-and-raised heights H1 and H2 of the leeward louver (50). For this reason, it is easy for wind to hit the leeward louver (60) located behind the leeward louver (50), and as a result, the amount of frost adhering to the leeward louver (60) increases.
- the amount of frost adhering to the heat exchanger (30) when it is necessary to perform the defrosting operation is the same as that of the heat exchanger (30) of the present embodiment. More than a vessel. Therefore, compared with the air conditioner which has the outdoor heat exchanger comprised by the conventional heat exchanger, the air conditioner which has the outdoor heat exchanger (23) comprised by the heat exchanger (30) of this embodiment In (10), the time interval from the end of the defrosting operation to the start of the next defrosting operation becomes longer, and as a result, the duration of the heating operation becomes longer.
- drain water stays around the remaining frost.
- all the louvers are formed over almost the entire width of the heat transfer section, and the gap between the adjacent heat transfer sections becomes narrow in almost the entire windward area of the heat transfer section. ing. For this reason, the drain water produced when the frost melts is held in the gap between the adjacent heat transfer parts, and hardly flows out from the periphery of the frost. If drain water stays around frost, it will be in the state which floated in drain water, and frost will leave
- the generated drain water flows down, and the drain water does not stay around the remaining frost.
- the lower end of the leeward louver (50) is higher than the lower end of the leeward louver (60). Therefore, the clearance gap between adjacent heat-transfer parts (37) is wide in the area
- the frost is kept in contact with the surface of the heat transfer section (37).
- the drain water generated during the defrosting operation is quickly discharged from the vicinity of the windward louver (50) where the amount of frost attached is relatively large. For this reason, the frost remaining around the windward louver (50) is kept in contact with the surface of the heat transfer section (37).
- the heat transfer from the heat transfer section to the frost is inhibited by the drain water. , It takes longer time to thaw the frost.
- the remaining frost is kept in contact with the surface of the heat transfer section (37), and the heat is transferred without being disturbed by the drain water. Move from frost to frost. Therefore, compared with the air conditioner which has the outdoor heat exchanger comprised by the conventional heat exchanger, the air conditioner which has the outdoor heat exchanger (23) comprised by the heat exchanger (30) of this embodiment In (10), the duration of the defrosting operation (that is, the time during which the heating operation is interrupted) is shortened.
- the drain water generated during the defrosting operation hardly remains on the surface of the heat transfer section (37). If the drain water remains on the surface of the heat transfer section (37), the drain water remaining after the resumption of the heating operation freezes, and the time until it is necessary to perform the defrosting operation again is shortened. . Therefore, compared with the air conditioner which has the outdoor heat exchanger comprised by the conventional heat exchanger, the air conditioner which has the outdoor heat exchanger (23) comprised by the heat exchanger (30) of this embodiment In (10), the elapsed time from the end of the defrosting operation to the start of the next defrosting operation (that is, the duration of the heating operation) becomes longer.
- the inclination angle ⁇ 5 of the lower edge (56) of the windward louver (50) is the inclination angle ⁇ 4 of the upper edge (55). (See FIG. 8A). For this reason, as shown in FIG. 11, between the windward louvers (50) adjacent to each other in the air passage direction, gaps formed between the lower edge portions (56) are separated from each other on the upper edge. It becomes elongated compared to the gap formed between the portions (55).
- a relatively large capillary force acts on a liquid present in a relatively narrow gap. Further, the capillary force acting on the liquid increases as the gap becomes narrower.
- the lower side in contact with the lower end of the drain water.
- the interval between the edge portions (56) is narrower than the interval between the main edge portions (54) in contact with the upper end of the drain water. Accordingly, the downward capillary force acting on the drain water is stronger than the upward capillary force, and the drain water is drawn to the lower edge (56) side (ie, the lower side).
- the windward louver (50) is an asymmetric louver in which the shape of the cut and raised end (53) is vertically asymmetric, and the lower edge (56) thereof is relatively long. For this reason, the area
- the drain water that has entered between the cut-and-raised ends (53) of the windward louvers (50) adjacent to each other in the air passage direction passes into the narrow and narrow gap between the lower edges (56). It is drawn by capillary action. That is, this drain water flows downward not only by the action of gravity but also by capillary action. Therefore, the drain water generated in the vicinity of the windward louver (50) during the defrosting operation is quickly discharged downward, and the cut-and-raised ends (53) of the windward louvers (50) adjacent to each other in the air passing direction are It becomes difficult to be held in between.
- the leeward louver (60a) located closer to the windward also has the inclination angle ⁇ 7 of the lower edge (56) that is the inclination angle ⁇ 6 of the upper edge (55). Smaller asymmetric louvers (see FIG. 6). Therefore, similarly to the case of the leeward louver (50), the drain water flows downward between the adjacent leeward louvers (60a) by the action of both gravity and capillary action.
- movement of an air conditioner (10) is promptly transmitted from the surface of the heat-transfer part (37) of a fin (35). Can be discharged. For this reason, the amount of heat transferred from the heat transfer section (37) to the frost can be sufficiently secured. Therefore, if the outdoor heat exchanger (23) of the air conditioner (10) is configured by the heat exchanger (30) of the present embodiment, the time required for the defrosting operation can be shortened.
- the amount of drain water remaining on the surface of the heat transfer section (37) at the end of the defrosting operation can be reduced.
- the drain water remaining on the surface of the heat transfer section (37) freezes after restarting the heating operation. For this reason, if the drain water remaining on the surface of the heat transfer section (37) decreases, the time until the next defrosting operation becomes necessary becomes longer. Therefore, if the outdoor heat exchanger (23) of the air conditioner (10) is configured by the heat exchanger (30) of this embodiment, the duration of the heating operation can be extended.
- the duration of the heating operation can be extended, and further, the defrosting operation is performed. Can be shortened. Therefore, if the outdoor heat exchanger (23) of the air conditioner (10) is configured by the heat exchanger (30) of the present embodiment, the temporal average value of the heating capacity of the air conditioner (10) (that is, The substantial heating capacity of the air conditioner (10) can be increased.
- Embodiment 2 of the Invention A second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Similarly to the heat exchanger (30) of the first embodiment, the heat exchanger (30) of the second embodiment constitutes an outdoor heat exchanger (23) of the air conditioner (10). Hereinafter, the heat exchanger (30) of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 18 as appropriate.
- the heat exchanger (30) of the present embodiment includes one first header collecting pipe (31), one second header collecting pipe (32), and a number of flat tubes. (33) and a large number of fins (36).
- the first header collecting pipe (31), the second header collecting pipe (32), the flat pipe (33), and the fin (36) are all made of an aluminum alloy and are joined to each other by brazing. .
- the configuration and arrangement of the first header collecting pipe (31), the second header collecting pipe (32), and the flat pipe (33) are the same as those of the heat exchanger (30) of the first embodiment. That is, the first header collecting pipe (31) and the second header collecting pipe (32) are both formed in a vertically long cylindrical shape, one at the left end of the heat exchanger (30) and the other at the heat exchanger (30). 30) are arranged at the right end of each.
- the flat tube (33) is a heat transfer tube having a flat cross-sectional shape, and is arranged side by side in a posture in which the flat side surfaces face each other. Each flat tube (33) has a plurality of fluid passages (34). One end of each of the flat tubes (33) arranged in the vertical direction is inserted into the first header collecting pipe (31), and the other end is inserted into the second header collecting pipe (32).
- the fins (36) are plate-shaped fins, and are arranged at regular intervals in the extending direction of the flat tube (33). That is, the fin (36) is disposed so as to be substantially orthogonal to the extending direction of the flat tube (33).
- the part located between the flat pipes (33) adjacent up and down comprises the heat-transfer part (37).
- the space between the upper and lower flat tubes (33) is divided into a plurality of ventilation paths (39) by the heat transfer section (37) of the fin (36). Partitioned.
- the heat exchanger (30) exchanges heat between the refrigerant flowing through the fluid passage (34) of the flat tube (33) and the air flowing through the ventilation passage (39).
- the heat exchanger (30) includes a plurality of flat tubes (33) arranged vertically so that the flat side faces each other, and a plate-like shape extending from one to the other of the adjacent flat tubes (33).
- the air which flows between adjacent heat-transfer parts (37) heat-exchanges with the fluid which flows through the inside of each flat tube (33).
- the fin (36) is a vertically long plate-like fin formed by pressing a metal plate.
- the thickness of the fin (36) is approximately 0.1 mm.
- the fin (36) has a large number of elongated notches (45) extending in the width direction of the fin (36) from the front edge (38) of the fin (36).
- a large number of notches (45) are formed at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction) of the fin (36).
- the notch (45) is a notch for inserting the flat tube (33).
- the portion closer to the lee of the notch (45) constitutes the tube insertion portion (46).
- the tube insertion portion (46) has a vertical width substantially equal to the thickness of the flat tube (33) and a length substantially equal to the width of the flat tube (33).
- the flat tube (33) is inserted into the tube insertion portion (46) of the fin (36) and joined to the peripheral portion of the tube insertion portion (46) by brazing. That is, the flat tube (33) is sandwiched between the peripheral portions of the tube insertion portion (46) which is a part of the notch (45).
- the portion between the notches (45) adjacent to each other in the top and bottom forms a heat transfer portion (37), and the leeward side portion of the tube insertion portion (46) is the leeward side plate portion (47). It is composed.
- the fin (36) has a plurality of heat transfer portions (37) adjacent to each other up and down across the flat tube (33), and one leeward continuous to the leeward end of each heat transfer portion (37).
- a side plate portion (47) is provided.
- the heat transfer section (37) of the fin (36) is disposed between the flat tubes (33) arranged in the vertical direction, and the leeward side plate portion (47) is disposed in the flat tube (33 ) Protrudes further to the leeward side.
- each louver (50, 60) is formed by raising the heat transfer section (37) and the leeward side plate section (47). That is, each louver (50, 60) is formed by making a plurality of slit-like cuts in the heat transfer part (37) and the leeward side plate part (47), and plastically deforming so as to twist the part between the adjacent cuts. Is formed.
- each louver (50, 60) is substantially parallel to the front edge (38) of the heat transfer section (37). That is, the longitudinal direction of each louver (50, 60) is the vertical direction.
- a plurality of louvers (50, 60) extending in the vertical direction are formed side by side from the leeward side to the leeward side.
- the six louvers formed in the windward region in the heat transfer section (37) constitute the windward louver (50). That is, in the heat transfer section (37), the six louvers adjacent to each other including the louver formed on the most windward side constitute the windward louver (50). The remaining nine louvers located on the leeward side of the leeward louver (50) constitute the leeward louver (60).
- the leeward louver (60) is formed in a region extending from the leeward side portion of the heat transfer portion (37) to the leeward side plate portion (47).
- the heat transfer section (37) and the leeward side plate section (47) have six windward louvers (50) and nine leeward louvers (60) in order from the windward side to the leeward side. And are formed.
- the number of louvers (50, 60) described above is merely an example. The detailed shape of each louver (50, 60) will be described later.
- the upper and lower portions of the louvers (50, 60) in the heat transfer section (37) of the fin (36) are flat areas without cuts and protrusions.
- a flat region between the upper end of the heat transfer section (37) and the windward louver (50) forms a first upper flat section (81), and the heat transfer section (
- the flat area between the upper end of 37) and the leeward louver (60) constitutes the second upper flat part (82).
- the first upper flat portion (81) is an area continuous with the windward louver (50) and is adjacent to the fold (51) located at the upper end of the windward louver (50).
- the second upper flat portion (82) is an area continuous with the leeward louver (60) and is adjacent to the fold (61) located at the upper end of the leeward louver (60).
- the flat region between the lower end of the heat transfer section (37) and the windward louver (50) constitutes the first lower flat section (83), and the heat transfer section (37 ) And the leeward louver (60) constitutes a second lower flat part (84).
- the first lower flat portion (83) is an area continuous with the windward louver (50) and is adjacent to the fold (52) located at the lower end of the windward louver (50).
- the second lower flat portion (84) is an area continuous with the leeward louver (60) and is adjacent to the fold (62) located at the lower end of the leeward louver (60).
- the leeward side plate portion (47) of the fin (36) is formed with a water guiding rib (71).
- the water guiding rib (71) is a long and narrow groove extending vertically along the leeward end of the leeward plate (47), and is formed from the upper end to the lower end of the leeward plate (47). .
- interval with the adjacent fin (36) is formed in the fin (36).
- the tab (48) is a rectangular piece formed by cutting and raising the fin (36).
- the tab (48) maintains the space between the fins (36) by the protrusions coming into contact with the adjacent fins (36).
- one tab (48) is formed on each heat transfer section (37), and a plurality of tabs (48) are formed on the leeward side plate section (47). ing.
- a tab (48) is arranged in a portion closer to the windward side than the windward louver (50).
- one tab (48) is arranged on the leeward side portion of each tube insertion portion (46).
- louvers (50, 60) formed on the fin (36) will be described. Note that “right” and “left” used in this description mean directions when the fin (36) is viewed from the windward side (that is, the front side of the heat exchanger (30)).
- the distance from the upper end of the four upwind louvers (50b) located closer to the leeward to the upper end of the heat transfer section (37) is L11.
- the positions of the upper ends of the two windward louvers (50a) located closer to the windward are slightly lower than the positions of the upper ends of the remaining four windward louvers (50b).
- the position of the lower end of the windward louver (50) gradually decreases from the windward to the leeward. Therefore, the distance L12 from the lower end of the windward louver (50) closest to the windward side to the lower end of the heat transfer part (37) is the distance L12 from the lower end of the windward louver (50) closest to the leeward side to the heat transfer part (37).
- the distance L11 from the upper end of the windward louver (50) to the upper end of the heat transfer part (37) is the distance L13 from the lower end of the windward louver (50) closest to the leeward to the lower end of the heat transfer part (37). Shorter (L13> L11).
- the vertical lengths of the leeward louvers (60) are equal to each other.
- Each leeward louver (60) is longer than the leeward louver (50) closest to the leeward side.
- the distances L14 from the upper end of each leeward louver (60) to the upper end of the heat transfer section (37) are equal to each other.
- the distance L14 is equal to the distance L11 from the upper end of the windward louver (50) to the upper end of the heat transfer section (37).
- the distance L15 from the lower end of the leeward louver (60) to the lower end of the heat transfer section (37) is the distance L13 from the lower end of the leeward louver (50) closest to the leeward to the lower end of the heat transfer section (37). Shorter (L13> L15).
- the windward louver (50) and the leeward louver (60) having the above-described length are formed in the heat transfer section (37). Further, as described above, in the heat transfer section (37), the first lower flat portion (83) is formed below the windward louver (50), and the second lower side is located below the leeward louver (60). A flat portion (84) is formed. Therefore, in the heat transfer part (37), the vertical width of the first lower flat part (83) is wider than the vertical width of the second lower flat part (84).
- each louver (50, 60) is inclined with respect to the flat portion (81 to 84). Further, the leeward louver (50) and the leeward louver (60) are inclined in directions opposite to each other.
- the windward louver (50) has a windward cut-and-raised end (53) bulging to the left and a leeward cut-and-raised end (53) bulging to the right.
- the leeward louver (60) has a cut-and-raised end (63) on the leeward side that bulges to the right and a leeward-side cut and raised end (63) that bulges to the left.
- the two windward louvers (50a) located closer to the windward side have a width W11 in the lateral direction (that is, the air passage direction) and are flat (81, 83).
- W11 in the lateral direction
- the cut-and-raised height that is, the distance from the cut-and-raised end (53a) to the flat portion (81, 83)
- H11 the cut-and-raised height
- the four upwind louvers (50b) located closer to the leeward have a width in the lateral direction (that is, an air passage direction) of W12, and an inclination angle with respect to the flat portion (81,83) is ⁇ 12.
- the cut and raised height (that is, the distance from the cut and raised end (53b) to the flat portion (81, 83)) is H12.
- the leeward louver (60) has a width in the lateral direction (that is, the air passage direction) of W13, and an inclination angle with respect to the flat portion (82, 84) is ⁇ 13.
- the cut and raised height (that is, the distance from the cut and raised end (63) to the flat portion (82, 84)) is H13.
- the width W11 of the windward louver (50a) is wider than the width W12 of the windward louver (50b), and the width W12 of the windward louver (50b) is larger than the width W13 of the leeward louver (60).
- the inclination angle ⁇ 11 of the windward louver (50a) is smaller than the inclination angle ⁇ 12 of the windward louver (50b), and the inclination angle ⁇ 12 of the windward louver (50b) is smaller than the inclination angle ⁇ 13 of the leeward louver (60).
- the inclination of the windward louver (50a) is gentler than that of the windward louver (50b), and the inclination of the windward louver (50b) is gentler than the inclination of the leeward louver (60).
- the cut-and-raised height H11 of the windward louver (50a) is lower than the cut-and-raised height H12 of the windward louver (50b), and the cut-and-raised height H12 of the windward louver (50b) is the leeward louver (60). It is lower than the cut and raised height H13 (H11 ⁇ H12 ⁇ H13).
- the heat transfer portions (37) of the fins (36) are arranged at a constant pitch along the extending direction of the flat tube (33). That is, as shown in FIG. 18, in the heat exchanger (30), a plurality of heat transfer sections (37) are arranged in the extending direction of the flat tube (33) at a constant interval D10. This distance D10 is equal to the height of the tab (48).
- the relationship between the cut-and-raised heights of the leeward louver (50a, 50b) and the leeward louver (60) is H11 ⁇ H12 ⁇ H13.
- interval D11 of the windward louver (50a) near the windward is between the windward louvers (50b) near the leeward.
- the distance D12 is wider than the distance D12, and the distance D12 between the leeward louvers (50b) closer to the leeward is wider than the distance D13 between the leeward louvers (60) (D10> D11> D12> D13).
- the cut-and-raised ends (53, 63) of the windward louver (50) and the leeward louver (60) are the main edge (54, 64), the upper edge (55, 65), and And the lower edge (56, 66).
- the extension direction of the main edges (54, 64) is substantially parallel to the extension direction of the front edge (38) of the heat transfer part (37).
- the upper edge portion (55, 65) extends from the upper end of the main edge portion (54, 64) to the upper end of the louver (50, 60), and is inclined with respect to the main edge portion (54, 64).
- the lower edge portion (56,66) extends from the lower end of the main edge portion (54,64) to the lower end of the louver (50,60), and is inclined with respect to the main edge portion (54,64). ing.
- the inclination angle of the upper edge (55) with respect to the main edge (54) is ⁇ 14, and the main edge of the lower edge (56)
- the inclination angle with respect to (54) is ⁇ 15.
- the inclination angle ⁇ 15 of the lower edge portion (56) is smaller than the inclination angle ⁇ 14 of the upper edge portion (55) ( ⁇ 15 ⁇ 14). Therefore, in all the windward louvers (50), the lower edge (56) is longer than the upper edge (55).
- All the windward louvers (50) are asymmetric louvers in which the shape of the cut-and-raised end (53) is asymmetric in the vertical direction.
- FIG. 17A what is illustrated in FIG. 17A is an upwind louver (50b) located closer to the leeward side. As shown in FIG. 16A, the cut-and-raised height of the windward louver (50b) is H12.
- the inclination angle of the upper edge (65) with respect to the main edge (64) is ⁇ 16
- the main edge of the lower edge (66) The inclination angle with respect to (64) is ⁇ 17.
- the inclination angle ⁇ 16 of the lower edge portion (66) is smaller than the inclination angle ⁇ 17 of the upper edge portion (65) ( ⁇ 16 ⁇ 17). Accordingly, in the leeward louver (60a), the lower edge (66) is longer than the upper edge (65).
- the leeward louver (60a) is an asymmetric louver in which the shape of the cut-and-raised end (63) is asymmetric in the vertical direction.
- the leeward louver (60b) is a symmetric louver in which the shape of the cut and raised end (63) is vertically symmetric.
- FIG. 17B what is illustrated in FIG. 17B is a leeward louver (60b) located closer to the leeward. As shown in FIG. 16B, the cut-and-raised height of the leeward louver (60b) is H13.
- the effect obtained by the heat exchanger (30) of the present embodiment is the same as the effect obtained by the heat exchanger (30) of the first embodiment.
- the lower end of the windward louver (50) is higher than the lower end of the leeward louver (60), similarly to the heat exchanger (30) of the first embodiment. Furthermore, the cut-and-raised heights H11 and H12 of the leeward louver (50) are lower than the cut-and-raised height H13 of the leeward louver (60). For this reason, during heating operation of the air conditioner (10), frost adheres not only to the leeward louver (50) but also to the leeward louver (60), which may increase the duration of the heating operation. it can.
- the drain water generated near the windward louver (50) can flow quickly downward, and the frost is in contact with the surface of the heat transfer section (37). Since the amount of heat transferred from the heat transfer section (37) to the frost can be ensured while maintaining this state, the time required for the defrosting operation can be reduced. Furthermore, since the drain water that has flowed down below the windward louver (50) can be moved to the leeward side by capillary action, the amount of drain water remaining on the surface of the heat transfer section (37) at the end of the defrosting operation As a result, the time interval until the next defrosting operation can be extended.
- the heat exchanger (30) of the present embodiment in the same way as the heat exchanger (30) of the first embodiment, all the windward louvers (50) and some of the leeward louvers (60a) are cut off.
- the inclination angles ⁇ 15 and ⁇ 17 of the lower edge (56,66) of the raised end (53,63) are larger than the inclination angles ⁇ 14 and ⁇ 16 of the upper edge (55,65) of the raised end (53,63). It is getting smaller. For this reason, drain water that has entered between the leeward louvers (50) and leeward louvers (60a) adjacent to each other in the air passage direction can be discharged downward by the action of both gravity and capillary action. .
- Embodiment 3 of the Invention ⁇ Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described.
- the heat exchanger (30) of Embodiment 3 is obtained by changing the configuration of the fins (36) in the heat exchanger (30) of Embodiment 2.
- the difference between the fin (36) provided in the heat exchanger (30) of the present embodiment and the fin (36) provided in the heat exchanger (30) of the second embodiment will be described.
- the fin (36) of the present embodiment replaces the windward louver (50) and leeward louver (60) of the first embodiment with the windward heat transfer promoting part (75). ), A leeward heat transfer promoting portion (76), and an auxiliary bulging portion (95).
- the windward heat transfer promotion part (75) is formed in each heat transfer part (37).
- the leeward heat transfer promoting part (76) is formed on the leeward side plate part (47).
- the auxiliary bulging portion (95) is formed in a portion straddling each heat transfer portion (37) and the leeward side plate portion (47).
- the windward side heat transfer promoting part (75), the leeward side heat transfer promoting part (76), and the auxiliary bulging part (95) will be described later.
- the windward heat transfer promotion part (75) provided in each heat transfer part (37) of the fin (36) is composed of a plurality of louvers (50c, 50d) and a plurality of bulge parts (91 to 93). Has been.
- the bulging sections (91 to 93) are arranged on the windward side of the louvers (50c, 50d).
- the numbers of the bulging portions (91 to 93) and louvers (50c, 50d) shown below are merely examples.
- each heat transfer part (37) of the fin (36) three bulge parts (91 to 93) are provided in the part closer to the windward side.
- the three bulges (91 to 93) are arranged in the air passage direction. That is, the heat transfer part (37) includes, in order from the windward to the leeward, the first bulge part (91), the second bulge part (92), and the third bulge part (93). Is formed.
- Each bulging part (91 to 93) is formed in a mountain shape by causing the heat transfer part (37) to bulge toward the air passage (39).
- Each bulging portion (91 to 93) extends in a direction crossing the air passage direction in the ventilation path (39).
- Each of the three bulges (91 to 93) bulges to the right as viewed from the front edge (38) of the fin (36).
- the ridge lines (91a, 92a, 93a) of the bulging portions (91 to 93) are substantially parallel to the front edge (38) of the fin (36). That is, the ridgelines (91a, 92a, 93a) of the bulging portions (91 to 93) intersect the air flow direction in the ventilation path (39).
- Each louver (50c, 50d) is formed by making a plurality of slit-like cuts in the heat transfer section (37) and plastically deforming the portions between the adjacent cuts.
- the longitudinal direction of each louver (50c, 50d) is substantially parallel to the front edge (38) of the fin (36) (that is, the vertical direction). That is, the longitudinal direction of each louver (50c, 50d) is a direction intersecting with the air passing direction.
- the louvers (50c, 50d) have the same length.
- each louver (50c, 50d) is inclined with respect to a flat portion around the louver. Specifically, the cut-and-raised end (53c, 53d) on the windward side of each louver (50c, 50d) bulges to the left when viewed from the front edge (38) of the fin (36). On the other hand, the cut-and-raised end (53c, 53d) of each louver (50c, 50d) bulges to the right as viewed from the front edge (38) of the fin (36).
- the plurality of louvers (50c) positioned closer to the windward are asymmetric louvers similar to the windward louver (50) and the leeward louver (60a) closer to the windward in the first embodiment. In other words, these louvers (50c) have an asymmetrical shape in the cut-and-raised end (53c).
- the plurality of louvers (50d) located closer to the lee are symmetrical louvers similar to the leeward louver (60b) closer to the lee of the first embodiment. In other words, the louvers (50d) are vertically symmetrical in the shape of the cut and raised end (53d).
- a tab (48) is provided on the windward side of the first bulge section (91).
- the tab (48) is disposed near the center in the vertical direction of the heat transfer section (37).
- the tab (48) is inclined with respect to the front edge (38) of the fin (36).
- each horizontal rib (96) and a lower horizontal rib (97) are formed in each heat transfer section (37) of the fin (36).
- the upper horizontal rib (96) is formed above the first bulge portion (91), and the lower horizontal rib (97) is formed below the first bulge portion (91).
- the shape of each horizontal rib (96, 97) is a straight and elongated hook shape extending from the front edge (38) of the fin (36) to the second bulging portion (92).
- Each horizontal rib (96, 97) is formed by bulging the heat transfer section (37) toward the ventilation path (39) in the same manner as the bulging sections (91 to 94).
- the bulging direction of each horizontal rib (96, 97) is the same as the bulging direction of each bulging portion (91-94).
- the leeward side heat transfer promoting part (76) provided on the leeward side plate part (47) of the fin (36) is constituted by the leeward side bulging part (94).
- the leeward side bulge portions (94) and the tabs (48) are alternately arranged in the vertical direction. Specifically, in the leeward plate portion (47), one leeward bulge portion (94) is formed on the leeward side of each notch portion (45), and the leeward bulge portions (94) adjacent to each other in the vertical direction are formed.
- One tab (48) is formed between each.
- the leeward side bulging portion (94) is formed in a mountain shape by bulging the leeward side plate portion (47).
- the leeward side bulging portion (94) extends in a direction crossing the air passage direction in the ventilation path (39).
- Each leeward bulge portion (94) bulges to the right as viewed from the front edge (38) of the fin (36).
- the ridge line (94a) of the leeward bulge portion (94) is substantially parallel to the front edge (38) of the fin (36). That is, the ridgeline (94a) of the leeward bulge portion (94) intersects the air flow direction in the ventilation path (39).
- Each leeward bulge part (94) is a bulge part (75) that constitutes the leeward heat transfer promotion part (75) of two adjacent heat transfer parts (37) across the notch part (45) adjacent thereto. 91-93) and the louvers (50c, 50d) overlap with the front edge (38) side of the fin (36).
- auxiliary bulging portion (95) is provided in a portion straddling each heat transfer portion (37) and the leeward side plate portion (47).
- the auxiliary bulging portion (95) is formed in a mountain shape by bulging the fin (36).
- the auxiliary bulging portion (95) extends in a direction crossing the air passage direction in the ventilation path (39).
- Each auxiliary bulging portion (95) bulges to the right side when viewed from the front edge (38) of the fin (36).
- the ridge line (95a) of the auxiliary bulging portion (95) is substantially parallel to the front edge (38) of the fin (36). That is, the ridgeline (95a) of the auxiliary bulging portion (95) intersects the air flow direction in the ventilation path (39).
- the lower end of the auxiliary bulging portion (95) is inclined so as to be lower toward the leeward side.
- louvers (50c, 50d) are formed in each heat transfer section (37) of the fin (36), and a part of the louvers (50c) arranged on the windward side Is an asymmetric louver. Therefore, the drain water that has entered between the louvers (50c) adjacent in the air passage direction can be discharged downward by the action of both gravity and capillary action.
- the longitudinal direction of the louvers (50, 60, 70) formed in the heat transfer section (37) of the fins (35, 36) is perpendicular to the vertical direction. It may be inclined.
- FIG. 21 shows an application of this modification to the fin (36) of the heat exchanger (30) of the second embodiment.
- the longitudinal direction of all the louvers (50, 60) is the front edge (38) of the heat transfer section (37) (ie, substantially vertical Direction).
- each louver (50, 60) is inclined such that the lower end thereof is located on the leeward side of the upper end. If the inclination of the louver (50, 60) with respect to the vertical direction is within 20 °, the longitudinal direction of the louver (50, 60) is substantially the vertical direction.
- the drain water generated during the defrosting operation of the air conditioner (10) flows down along the louver (50, 60). Guided to the leeward side. Therefore, according to this modification, the drain water generated during the defrosting operation can flow more reliably to the leeward side, and the drain water remaining on the surface of the heat transfer section (37) at the end of the defrosting operation. The amount can be reduced.
- the windward louver (50) and the leeward louver (50) formed in the heat transfer section (37) of the fins (35, 36) 60) may be equal in vertical length.
- FIG. 22 shows an application of this modification to the fin (35) of the heat exchanger (30) of the first embodiment.
- all the windward louvers (50) and all the leeward louvers (60) have the same vertical length.
- the windward louver (50) formed in the heat transfer section (37) of the fins (35, 36) And the lateral width of the leeward louver (60) may be equal.
- FIG. 23 shows an application of this modification to the fins (35) of the heat exchanger (30) of the second modification.
- all the windward louvers (50) and all the leeward louvers (60) have the same width in the horizontal direction (that is, the air passage direction). It has become.
- the heat exchangers (37) of the fins (35, 36) are formed. All the leeward louvers (50) and the leeward louvers (60) may be asymmetric louvers.
- FIG. 24 shows an application of this modification to the fins (35) of the heat exchanger (30) of the second embodiment.
- the shape of the cut-and-raised ends (53, 63) of all the leeward louvers (50) and all the leeward louvers (60) is asymmetric in the vertical direction. ing.
- the present invention is useful for a heat exchanger having flat tubes and fins arranged vertically.
- Air conditioner 20 Refrigerant circuit 30 Heat exchanger 33 Flat tube 34 Fluid passage (passage) 35 Fin 36 Fin 37 Heat transfer part 39 Ventilation path 41 Intermediate plate part 45 Notch part 50
- Main edge 55 Upper edge 56
- 60b Downward louver (symmetrical louver)
- 63 Cut and raised end
- Main edge 65 Upper edge 66 Lower edge
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本発明の実施形態1について説明する。実施形態1の熱交換器(30)は、後述する空気調和機(10)の室外熱交換器(23)を構成している。
本実施形態の熱交換器(30)を備えた空気調和機(10)について、図1を参照しながら説明する。
空気調和機(10)は、室外ユニット(11)及び室内ユニット(12)を備えている。室外ユニット(11)と室内ユニット(12)は、液側連絡配管(13)及びガス側連絡配管(14)を介して互いに接続されている。空気調和機(10)では、室外ユニット(11)、室内ユニット(12)、液側連絡配管(13)、及びガス側連絡配管(14)によって、冷媒回路(20)が形成されている。
空気調和機(10)は、冷房運転を行う。冷房運転中には、四方切換弁(22)が第1状態に設定される。また、冷房運転中には、室外ファン(15)及び室内ファン(16)が運転される。
空気調和機(10)は、暖房運転を行う。暖房運転中には、四方切換弁(22)が第2状態に設定される。また、暖房運転中には、室外ファン(15)及び室内ファン(16)が運転される。
上述したように、暖房運転中には、室外熱交換器(23)が蒸発器として機能する。外気温が低い運転条件では、室外熱交換器(23)における冷媒の蒸発温度が0℃を下回る場合があり、この場合には、室外空気中の水分が霜となって室外熱交換器(23)に付着する。そこで、空気調和機(10)は、例えば暖房運転の継続時間が所定値(たとえは数十分)に達する毎に、除霜動作を行う。
空気調和機(10)の室外熱交換器(23)を構成する本実施形態の熱交換器(30)について、図2~9を適宜参照しながら説明する。
図2及び図3に示すように、本実施形態の熱交換器(30)は、一つの第1ヘッダ集合管(31)と、一つの第2ヘッダ集合管(32)と、多数の扁平管(33)と、多数のフィン(35)とを備えている。第1ヘッダ集合管(31)、第2ヘッダ集合管(32)、扁平管(33)、及びフィン(35)は、何れもアルミニウム合金製の部材であって、互いにロウ付けによって接合されている。
図5に示すように、フィン(35)は、一定幅の金属板を折り曲げることによって形成されたコルゲートフィンであって、上下に蛇行する形状となっている。フィン(35)には、扁平管(33)の伸長方向に沿って、伝熱部(37)と中間板部(41)とが交互に形成されている。つまり、フィン(35)には、隣り合う扁平管(33)の間に配置されて扁平管(33)の伸長方向に並ぶ複数の伝熱部(37)が設けられている。また、フィン(35)には、突出板部(42)が形成されている。なお、図5では、後述するルーバー(50,60,70)と導水用リブ(71)の図示を省略している。
フィン(35)に形成されたルーバー(50,60,70)の詳細な形状について説明する。なお、この説明で用いる「右」及び「左」は、フィン(35)を風上側(即ち、熱交換器(30)の前面側)から見た場合の方向を意味する。
上述したように、本実施形態の熱交換器(30)は、空気調和機(10)の室外熱交換器(23)を構成している。空気調和機(10)は暖房運転を行うが、室外熱交換器(23)における冷媒の蒸発温度が0℃を下回る運転状態では、室外空気中の水分が霜となって室外熱交換器(23)に付着する。このため、空気調和機(10)は、室外熱交換器(23)に付着した霜を融かすための除霜動作を行う。除霜動作中には、霜が融解することによってドレン水が生成する。
上述したように、本実施形態の熱交換器(30)によれば、空気調和機(10)の暖房運転中において、フィン(35)の伝熱部(37)の風上寄りの領域だけでなく風下寄りの領域にも霜を付着させることができる。従って、空気調和機(10)の室外熱交換器(23)を本実施形態の熱交換器(30)で構成すれば、暖房運転の継続時間を延ばすことができる。
本発明の実施形態2について説明する。実施形態2の熱交換器(30)は、実施形態1の熱交換器(30)と同様に、空気調和機(10)の室外熱交換器(23)を構成している。以下では、本実施形態の熱交換器(30)について、図12~18を適宜参照しながら説明する。
図12及び図13に示すように、本実施形態の熱交換器(30)は、一つの第1ヘッダ集合管(31)と、一つの第2ヘッダ集合管(32)と、多数の扁平管(33)と、多数のフィン(36)とを備えている。第1ヘッダ集合管(31)、第2ヘッダ集合管(32)、扁平管(33)、及びフィン(36)は、何れもアルミニウム合金製の部材であって、互いにロウ付けによって接合されている。
図14に示すように、フィン(36)は、金属板をプレス加工することによって形成された縦長の板状フィンである。フィン(36)の厚さは、概ね0.1mm程度である。
フィン(36)に形成されたルーバー(50,60)の詳細な形状について説明する。なお、この説明で用いる「右」及び「左」は、フィン(36)を風上側(即ち、熱交換器(30)の前面側)から見た場合の方向を意味する。
本実施形態の熱交換器(30)によって得られる効果は、上記実施形態1の熱交換器(30)によって得られる効果と同じである。
本発明の実施形態3について説明する。実施形態3の熱交換器(30)は、実施形態2の熱交換器(30)においてフィン(36)の構成を変更したものである。ここでは、本実施形態の熱交換器(30)に設けられたフィン(36)について、実施形態2の熱交換器(30)に設けられたフィン(36)と異なる点を説明する。
図19及び図20に示すように、本実施形態のフィン(36)には、実施形態1の風上側ルーバー(50)及び風下側ルーバー(60)に代えて、風上側伝熱促進部(75)と、風下側伝熱促進部(76)と、補助膨出部(95)とが形成されている。風上側伝熱促進部(75)は、各伝熱部(37)に形成されている。風下側伝熱促進部(76)は、風下側板部(47)に形成されている。補助膨出部(95)は、各伝熱部(37)と風下側板部(47)に跨る部分に形成されている。風上側伝熱促進部(75)、風下側伝熱促進部(76)、及び補助膨出部(95)については、後述する。
フィン(36)の各伝熱部(37)に設けられた風上側伝熱促進部(75)は、複数のルーバー(50c,50d)と、複数の膨出部(91~93)とによって構成されている。各伝熱部(37)では、ルーバー(50c,50d)の風上側に膨出部(91~93)が配置されている。なお、以下に示す膨出部(91~93)とルーバー(50c,50d)の数は、何れも単なる一例である。
フィン(36)の風下側板部(47)に設けられた風下側伝熱促進部(76)は、風下側膨出部(94)によって構成されている。この風下側板部(47)では、風下側膨出部(94)とタブ(48)が上下方向に交互に配置されている。具体的に、風下側板部(47)では、各切り欠き部(45)の風下側に風下側膨出部(94)が一つずつ形成され、上下に隣り合う風下側膨出部(94)の間にタブ(48)が一つずつ形成されている。
上述したように、フィン(36)では、各伝熱部(37)と風下側板部(47)に跨る部分に、補助膨出部(95)が一つずつ設けられている。
本実施形態の熱交換器(30)では、フィン(36)の各伝熱部(37)にルーバー(50c,50d)が形成されており、風上側に配置された一部のルーバー(50c)が非対称ルーバーとなっている。従って、空気の通過方向に隣り合うルーバー(50c)同士の間に入り込んだドレン水を、重力と毛管現象の両方の作用によって下方へ排出することができる。
実施形態1及び2の熱交換器(30)の変形例について説明する。
実施形態1及び実施形態2の熱交換器(30)では、フィン(35,36)の伝熱部(37)に形成されたルーバー(50,60,70)の長手方向が、鉛直方向に対して傾いていてもよい。
実施形態1、実施形態2、及び第1変形例の熱交換器(30)では、フィン(35,36)の伝熱部(37)に形成された風上側ルーバー(50)及び風下側ルーバー(60)の上下方向の長さが等しくてもよい。図22は、実施形態1の熱交換器(30)のフィン(35)に本変形例を適用したものを示す。このフィン(35)の伝熱部(37)において、全ての風上側ルーバー(50)と全ての風下側ルーバー(60)は、それぞれの上下方向の長さが互いに等しくなっている。
実施形態1、実施形態2、第1変形例、及び第2変形例の熱交換器(30)では、フィン(35,36)の伝熱部(37)に形成された風上側ルーバー(50)及び風下側ルーバー(60)の横方向の幅が等しくてもよい。図23は、第2変形例の熱交換器(30)のフィン(35)に本変形例を適用したものを示す。このフィン(35)の伝熱部(37)において、全ての風上側ルーバー(50)と全ての風下側ルーバー(60)は、それぞれの横方向(即ち、空気の通過方向)の幅が互いに等しくなっている。
実施形態1、実施形態2、第1変形例、第2変形例、及び第3変形例の熱交換器(30)では、フィン(35,36)の各伝熱部(37)に形成された全ての風上側ルーバー(50)及び風下側ルーバー(60)が非対称ルーバーとなっていてもよい。図24は、実施形態2の熱交換器(30)のフィン(35)に本変形例を適用したものを示す。このフィン(35)の伝熱部(37)において、全ての風上側ルーバー(50)と全ての風下側ルーバー(60)は、それぞれの切り起こし端(53,63)の形状が上下非対称となっている。
20 冷媒回路
30 熱交換器
33 扁平管
34 流体通路(通路)
35 フィン
36 フィン
37 伝熱部
39 通風路
41 中間板部
45 切り欠き部
50 風上側ルーバー(非対称ルーバー)
53 切り起こし端
54 主縁部
55 上側縁部
56 下側縁部
60 風下側ルーバー
60a 風下側ルーバー(非対称ルーバー)
60b 風下側ルーバー(対称ルーバー)
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64 主縁部
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- 側面が対向するように上下に配列され、内部に流体の通路(34)が形成される複数の扁平管(33)と、隣り合う上記扁平管(33)の間を空気が流れる複数の通風路(39)に区画する複数のフィン(35,36)とを備え、
上記フィン(35,36)は、隣り合う上記扁平管(33)の一方から他方に亘る板状に形成されて上記通風路(39)の側壁を構成する複数の伝熱部(37)を有する熱交換器であって、
上記フィン(35,36)では、上記伝熱部(37)を切り起こすことによって形成された上下に延びる複数のルーバー(50,60)が、空気の通過方向に並んでおり、
上記各ルーバー(50,60)の切り起こし端(53,63)は、主縁部(54,64)と、該主縁部(54,64)の上端から該ルーバー(50,60)の上端に亘る部分であって該主縁部(54,64)に対して傾斜した上側縁部(55,65)と、該主縁部(54,64)の下端から該ルーバー(50,60)の下端に亘る部分であって該主縁部(54,64)に対して傾斜した下側縁部(56,66)とで構成され、
上記各伝熱部(37)に形成された複数の上記ルーバー(50,60)の少なくとも一部は、上記下側縁部(56,66)の上記主縁部(54,64)に対する傾きが、上記上側縁部(55,65)の上記主縁部(54,64)に対する傾きよりも緩やかになっていることを特徴とする熱交換器。 - 請求項1において、
上記フィン(35,36)の各伝熱部(37)に形成された複数の上記ルーバー(50,60)は、
風下側に配置された一部の上記ルーバーが、上記下側縁部(66)の上記主縁部(64)に対する傾きが上記上側縁部(65)の上記主縁部(64)に対する傾きと等しい対称ルーバー(60b)であり、
上記対称ルーバー(60b)よりも風上側に配置された残りの上記ルーバーが、上記下側縁部(56,66)の上記主縁部(54,64)に対する傾きが上記上側縁部(55,65)の上記主縁部(54,64)に対する傾きよりも緩やかな非対称ルーバー(50,60a)であることを特徴とする熱交換器。 - 請求項1又は2において、
上記フィン(36)は、上記扁平管(33)を差し込むための切り欠き部(45)が複数設けられた板状に形成され、上記扁平管(33)の伸長方向に互いに所定の間隔をおいて配置され、上記切り欠き部(45)の周縁で上記扁平管(33)を挟んでおり、
上記フィン(36)では、上下に隣り合う切り欠き部(45)の間の部分が上記伝熱部(37)を構成していることを特徴とする熱交換器。 - 請求項1又は2において、
上記フィン(35)は、隣り合う上記扁平管(33)の間に配置された上下に蛇行するコルゲートフィンであって、上記扁平管(33)の伸長方向に並んだ複数の上記伝熱部(37)と、隣り合う該伝熱部(37)の上端または下端に連続した部分であって該扁平管(33)に接合される複数の中間板部(41)とを有していることを特徴とする熱交換器。 - 請求項1に記載の熱交換器(30)が設けられた冷媒回路(20)を備え、
上記冷媒回路(20)において冷媒を循環させて冷凍サイクルを行うことを特徴とする空気調和機。
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