WO2021245901A1 - 冷媒分配器、熱交換器および空気調和装置 - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a refrigerant distributor, a heat exchanger, and an air conditioner that branch and flow out an inflowing refrigerant.
- the diameter of heat transfer tubes in heat exchangers used in air conditioners has been reduced in order to reduce the amount of refrigerant and improve the performance of heat exchangers.
- the diameter of the heat transfer tube is reduced, it is necessary to suppress an increase in pressure loss when the refrigerant passes through the heat transfer tube. Therefore, in the heat exchanger, the number of passes, which is the number of branches when the refrigerant flows inside, is increased.
- the heat exchanger is provided with a multi-branch refrigerant distributor that distributes and supplies the refrigerant flowing from one inlet flow path to a plurality of paths in order to increase the number of passes.
- a multi-branch refrigerant distributor that distributes and supplies the refrigerant flowing from one inlet flow path to a plurality of paths in order to increase the number of passes.
- a plurality of heat transfer tubes extending in the horizontal direction are arranged side by side in the vertical direction, and a header-shaped refrigerant distributor connected to the plurality of heat transfer tubes is arranged so as to extend in the vertical direction.
- Refrigerant distributors are disclosed.
- this refrigerant distributor When the heat exchanger functions as an evaporator, this refrigerant distributor includes an inflow pipe into which a gas-liquid two-phase state refrigerant flows in, a mixing chamber in which the inflowing gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant is mixed and homogenized. It has a communication chamber to which a plurality of heat transfer tubes are connected, and a distribution passage for distributing the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant to the plurality of communication chambers.
- the present disclosure has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, and is capable of suppressing the increase in size, suppressing the decrease in the mounting area of the heat exchanger, and improving the heat exchanger performance. It is an object of the present invention to provide a vessel, a heat exchanger and an air conditioner.
- the refrigerant distributor of the present disclosure is composed of a plurality of plate-shaped bodies, branches the refrigerant flowing in from one or a plurality of inlets into a plurality of branches, and a plurality of outlets arranged at intervals in the first direction.
- the heat exchanger of the present disclosure includes a refrigerant distributor according to the present disclosure and a plurality of heat transfer tubes connected to each of the plurality of outlets.
- the air conditioner of the present disclosure is provided with the heat exchanger according to the present disclosure.
- the wall thickness of the refrigerant distributor can be reduced by forming a communication chamber in which a plurality of heat transfer tubes communicate with each other, so that the increase in size of the refrigerant distributor can be suppressed and the heat exchanger can be reduced in size. It is possible to suppress the decrease in the mounting area and improve the heat exchanger performance.
- FIG. 2 It is a perspective view which shows an example of the structure of the heat exchanger which concerns on Embodiment 1.
- FIG. It is an exploded perspective view which shows an example of the structure of the refrigerant distributor which concerns on Embodiment 1.
- FIG. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the relationship of each flow path when the refrigerant distributor of FIG. 2 is seen from the upper surface.
- FIG. 2 It is a perspective view which shows an example of the structure of the heat exchanger which concerns on Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 9 It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the relationship of each flow path when the refrigerant distributor of FIG. 6 is seen from the upper surface. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the positional relationship of each flow path when the refrigerant distributor of FIG. 6 is seen from the front. It is an exploded perspective view which shows an example of the structure of the refrigerant distributor which concerns on Embodiment 3.
- FIG. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the relationship of each flow path when the refrigerant distributor of FIG. 9 is seen from the upper surface. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the positional relationship of each flow path when the refrigerant distributor of FIG. 9 is seen from the front.
- FIG. 4 It is an exploded perspective view which shows an example of the structure of the refrigerant distributor which concerns on Embodiment 4.
- FIG. 5 It is an exploded perspective view which shows an example of the structure of the refrigerant distributor which concerns on Embodiment 5.
- Embodiment 6 It is an exploded perspective view which shows an example of the structure of the refrigerant distributor which concerns on Embodiment 6.
- Embodiment 1 the refrigerant distributor according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings and the like.
- the refrigerant distributor according to the first embodiment distributes the refrigerant flowing into the heat exchanger
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the refrigerant distributor is another device. It may be the one that distributes the refrigerant flowing into.
- those having the same reference numerals are the same or equivalent thereof, and are common to the whole texts of the embodiments described below.
- the relationship between the sizes of the constituent members may differ from the actual one.
- the illustration will be simplified or omitted as appropriate.
- the form of the component represented in the full text of the specification is merely an example, and is not limited to the form described in the specification.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the heat exchanger according to the first embodiment.
- the heat exchanger 1 includes a refrigerant distributor 2, a gas header 3, a plurality of heat transfer tubes 4, and a plurality of fins 5.
- the refrigerant distributor 2 is provided with one or a plurality of refrigerant inflow portions 2A which are inlets of the refrigerant and a plurality of refrigerant outflow portions 2B which are outlets of the refrigerant.
- the plurality of refrigerant outflow portions 2B are arranged in the height direction.
- the gas header 3 is provided with a plurality of refrigerant inflow portions 3A and one refrigerant outflow portion 3B.
- Refrigerant pipes of refrigerating cycle devices such as air conditioners are connected to the refrigerant inflow section 2A of the refrigerant distributor 2 and the refrigerant outflow section 3B of the gas header 3.
- a heat transfer tube 4 is connected between the refrigerant outflow portion 2B of the refrigerant distributor 2 and the refrigerant inflow portion 3A of the gas header 3.
- the heat transfer tube 4 is a flat tube or a circular tube in which a plurality of flow paths are formed.
- the heat transfer tube 4 is made of, for example, copper or aluminum.
- the end of the heat transfer tube 4 on the refrigerant distributor 2 side is connected to the refrigerant outflow portion 2B of the refrigerant distributor 2.
- a plurality of fins 5 are joined to the heat transfer tube 4.
- the fin 5 is made of, for example, aluminum. In the example of FIG. 1, the case where the number of heat transfer tubes 4 is eight is shown, but the number is not limited to this, and any number may be used as long as there are a plurality of heat transfer tubes 4.
- the refrigerant flowing through the plurality of heat transfer tubes 4 flows into the gas header 3 through the plurality of refrigerant inflow portions 3A, merges with the refrigerant, and flows out to the refrigerant pipe via the refrigerant outflow portion 3B.
- the heat exchanger 1 functions as a condenser, the refrigerant flows in the opposite direction to this flow.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the refrigerant distributor according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining the relationship between the flow paths when the refrigerant distributor of FIG. 2 is viewed from above. In FIG. 3, each flow path is shown by a broken line so that the relationship between the flow paths formed in each plate-shaped body is facilitated.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing an example of the positional relationship of each flow path when the refrigerant distributor of FIG. 2 is viewed from the front.
- the refrigerant distributor 2 is formed by stacking, for example, a plurality of rectangular plate-shaped bodies 10.
- the plate-shaped body 10 is formed by alternately laminating the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103 and the second plate-shaped bodies 111 and 112.
- the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103 and the second plate-shaped bodies 111 and 112 have the same outer shape in a plan view.
- the second plate-shaped bodies 111 and 112 are partition plates for partitioning the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103, and for example, a brazing material is applied to both surfaces thereof.
- Each of the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103 is laminated via the second plate-shaped bodies 111 and 112, respectively, and is integrally joined by brazing.
- Each plate-shaped body is processed by pressing, cutting, or the like.
- first plate-shaped body 101 In the first plate-shaped body 101, one or a plurality of first flow paths 10A, which are through holes, are formed at substantially the center of the first plate-shaped body 101 in the lateral direction.
- the refrigerant pipe or capillary tube of the refrigeration cycle device is connected to the first flow path 10A.
- the first flow path 10A corresponds to the refrigerant inflow portion 2A in FIG.
- the first plate-shaped body 101 is an inflow plate in which one or a plurality of first flow paths 10A, which are refrigerant inflow portions 2A as inflow ports, are formed.
- the case where the capillary tube is connected to the first plate-shaped body 101 is shown.
- the first plate-shaped body 101 is provided with a plurality of first flow paths 10A.
- one first flow path 10A may be provided in the first plate-shaped body 101.
- one or a plurality of second flow paths 10B which are through holes, are formed at substantially the center of the second plate-shaped body 111 in the lateral direction.
- the second flow path 10B is formed at a position corresponding to the first flow path 10A of the first plate-shaped body 101, and communicates the first flow path 10A with the communication chamber 11 of the first plate-shaped body 102, which will be described later.
- a plurality of communication chambers 11 are formed in the first plate-shaped body 102.
- the communication chamber 11 is formed corresponding to the second flow path 10B of the second plate-shaped body 111, and communicates the second flow path 10B with the third flow path 10C of the second plate-shaped body 112 described later.
- the communication chamber 11 is formed so that a plurality of third flow paths 10C communicate with each other.
- each communication chamber 11 is formed so as to communicate with the two third flow paths 10C.
- the first plate-shaped body 102 is a communication plate in which a communication chamber 11 as a communication flow path communicating with the refrigerant inflow portion 2A as an inflow port is formed.
- the second plate-shaped body 112 is formed with a plurality of third flow paths 10C formed in the same shape as the outer shape of the heat transfer tube 4.
- the third flow path 10C holds the end of the heat transfer tube 4 inserted through the fourth flow path 10D of the first plate-shaped body 103, which will be described later.
- the first plate-shaped body 103 is formed with a plurality of fourth flow paths 10D, which are heat transfer tube insertion spaces having the same shape as the outer shape of the heat transfer tube 4.
- the fourth flow path 10D is formed corresponding to the third flow path 10C of the second plate-shaped body 112.
- a heat transfer tube 4 is inserted through the fourth flow path 10D.
- a heat transfer tube 4 is brazed to the first plate-shaped body 103, and the first plate-shaped body 103 and the second plate-shaped body 112 are laminated to form a third flow path 10C of the second plate-shaped body 112.
- the heat transfer tube 4 is connected to the heat transfer tube 4.
- the first plate-shaped body 103 is a heat transfer tube insertion plate in which a fourth flow path 10D, which is a heat transfer tube insertion space through which the heat transfer tube 4 is inserted, is formed.
- the distribution flow path 2a is formed by the flow paths formed in the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103, and the second plate-shaped bodies 111 and 112, respectively. ing. That is, the distribution flow path 2a is composed of the first flow path 10A, the second flow path 10B, the third flow path 10C, the fourth flow path 10D, and the communication chamber 11.
- the refrigerant that has flowed into the communication chamber 11 flows into the plurality of third flow paths 10C of the second plate-shaped body 112 that communicates with the communication chamber 11 and is diverted.
- Each of the separated refrigerants flows into the fourth flow path 10D, which is the heat transfer tube insertion space of the second plate-shaped body 112, and is uniformly distributed to the heat transfer tubes 4 connected to the respective fourth flow paths 10D.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air conditioner 80 to which the heat exchanger 1 according to the first embodiment is applied.
- the flow of the refrigerant during the cooling operation is indicated by a broken line arrow
- the flow of the refrigerant during the heating operation is indicated by a solid line arrow.
- the air conditioner 80 includes a compressor 81, a four-way valve 82, an outdoor heat exchanger 83, an expansion valve 84, an indoor heat exchanger 85, an outdoor fan 86, and an indoor fan 87.
- a refrigerant circulation circuit is formed by connecting the compressor 81, the four-way valve 82, the outdoor heat exchanger 83, the expansion valve 84, and the indoor heat exchanger 85 with a refrigerant pipe.
- the high-pressure, high-temperature gas-state refrigerant discharged from the compressor 81 flows into the outdoor heat exchanger 83 via the four-way valve 82, exchanges heat with the air supplied by the outdoor fan 86, and condenses.
- the condensed refrigerant becomes a high-pressure liquid state, flows out from the outdoor heat exchanger 83, and becomes a low-pressure gas-liquid two-phase state by the expansion valve 84.
- the low-pressure gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant flows into the indoor heat exchanger 85 and evaporates by heat exchange with the air supplied by the indoor fan 87 to cool the room.
- the evaporated refrigerant becomes a low-pressure gas state, flows out from the indoor heat exchanger 85, and is sucked into the compressor 81 via the four-way valve 82.
- the high-pressure, high-temperature gas-state refrigerant discharged from the compressor 81 flows into the indoor heat exchanger 85 via the four-way valve 82, and is condensed by heat exchange with the air supplied by the indoor fan 87 to condense the room.
- the condensed refrigerant becomes a high-pressure liquid state, flows out from the indoor heat exchanger 85, and becomes a low-pressure gas-liquid two-phase state refrigerant by the expansion valve 84.
- the low-pressure gas-liquid two-phase state refrigerant flows into the outdoor heat exchanger 83, exchanges heat with the air supplied by the outdoor fan 86, and evaporates.
- the evaporated refrigerant becomes a low-pressure gas state, flows out from the outdoor heat exchanger 83, and is sucked into the compressor 81 via the four-way valve 82.
- the heat exchanger 1 is used for at least one of the outdoor heat exchanger 83 and the indoor heat exchanger 85.
- the heat exchanger 1 is connected so that the refrigerant flows in from the refrigerant distributor 2 when acting as an evaporator. That is, when the heat exchanger 1 acts as an evaporator, the refrigerant in the gas-liquid two-phase state flows from the refrigerant pipe into the refrigerant distributor 2, branches and flows into each heat transfer tube 4 of the heat exchanger 1. .. Further, when the heat exchanger 1 acts as a condenser, the liquid refrigerant flows into the refrigerant distributor 2 from each heat transfer tube 4 and joins them, and flows out to the refrigerant pipe.
- the refrigerant distributor 2 has a first plate-like body 101 having a first flow path 10A and a first plate-like body having a communication chamber 11 communicating with the first flow path 10A.
- a body 102 and a first plate-shaped body 103 having a third flow path 10C formed so that a plurality of heat transfer tubes 4 communicate with each other are provided in the communication chamber 11.
- the wall thickness of the refrigerant distributor 2 can be reduced as compared with the case where the refrigerant distributor is formed in a cylindrical shape. .. Therefore, the refrigerant distributor 2 can be miniaturized. Further, in the air-conditioning equipment having the same housing size, the heat exchanger performance can be improved because the mounting area of the heat exchanger 1 is increased by reducing the size of the refrigerant distributor 2.
- Embodiment 2 Next, the second embodiment will be described.
- the arrangement positions of the first flow path 10A of the first plate-shaped body 101 and the second flow path 10B of the second plate-shaped body 111 are different from those of the first embodiment. ..
- the parts common to the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the refrigerant distributor according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram for explaining the relationship between the flow paths when the refrigerant distributor of FIG. 6 is viewed from above. In FIG. 7, each flow path is shown by a broken line so that the relationship between the flow paths formed in each plate-shaped body is facilitated.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing an example of the positional relationship of each flow path when the refrigerant distributor of FIG. 6 is viewed from the front.
- the refrigerant distributor 2 is formed by stacking, for example, a plurality of rectangular plate-shaped bodies 20.
- the plate-shaped body 20 is formed by alternately laminating the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103 and the second plate-shaped bodies 111 and 112.
- the first plate-shaped bodies 102 and 103 and the second plate-shaped body 112 are the same as those in the first embodiment.
- the distribution flow path 2a is formed by the flow paths formed in the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103, and the second plate-shaped bodies 111 and 112, respectively. That is, the distribution flow path 2a is composed of the first flow path 10A, the second flow path 10B, the third flow path 10C, the fourth flow path 10D, and the communication chamber 11 as in the first embodiment.
- the first plate-shaped body 101 is formed with one or a plurality of first flow paths 10A to which a refrigerant pipe or a capillary tube of a refrigeration cycle device is connected.
- first flow paths 10A to which a refrigerant pipe or a capillary tube of a refrigeration cycle device is connected.
- FIG. 6 the case where the capillary tube is connected to the first plate-shaped body 101 is shown.
- second plate-shaped body 111 one or a plurality of second flow paths 10B are formed at positions corresponding to the first flow path 10A of the first plate-shaped body 101.
- the upstream side of the fluid flow has higher heat transfer performance than the downstream side. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the first flow path 10A of the first plate-shaped body 101 and the second plate-shaped body 111 so that a larger amount of the refrigerant flows to the upstream side of the flow of the fluid having high heat transfer performance.
- Two flow paths 10B are arranged.
- the first flow path 10A and the second flow path 10B are provided so as to be biased toward the upstream side of the fluid flow from the central position in the lateral direction of the plate-shaped body 10.
- the heat exchanger 1 provided with the refrigerant distributor 2 functions as an evaporator into which the refrigerant in the gas-liquid two-phase state flows in
- the amount of heat exchanged by the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant is larger than that on the downstream side of the fluid flow. It flows a lot on the high upstream side of. Therefore, the heat transfer performance on the upstream side of the fluid flow in the heat exchanger 1 is improved, and the heat exchanger performance can be improved.
- the first flow path 10A is located on the first plate-shaped body 101 so as to be located on the upstream side of the flow of the fluid flowing outside the heat transfer tube 4. It is formed. As a result, more refrigerant flows to the upstream side of the fluid, so that the heat transfer performance on the upstream side where the amount of heat exchange is large can be improved, and the heat exchanger performance can be improved.
- Embodiment 3 Next, the third embodiment will be described.
- the shape of the communication chamber 11 of the first plate-shaped body 102 is different from that of the first and second embodiments.
- the parts common to the first and second embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the refrigerant distributor according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram for explaining the relationship between the flow paths when the refrigerant distributor of FIG. 9 is viewed from above. In FIG. 10, each flow path is shown by a broken line so that the relationship between the flow paths formed in each plate-shaped body is facilitated.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing an example of the positional relationship of each flow path when the refrigerant distributor of FIG. 9 is viewed from the front.
- the refrigerant distributor 2 is formed by stacking, for example, a plurality of rectangular plate-shaped bodies 30.
- the plate-shaped body 30 is formed by alternately laminating the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103 and the second plate-shaped bodies 111 and 112.
- the first plate-shaped bodies 101 and 103, and the second plate-shaped bodies 111 and 112 are the same as those in the first embodiment.
- the distribution flow path 2a is formed by the flow paths formed in the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103, and the second plate-shaped bodies 111 and 112, respectively. That is, the distribution flow path 2a is composed of the first flow path 10A, the second flow path 10B, the third flow path 10C and the fourth flow path 10D, and the communication chamber 11 as in the first and second embodiments. Ru.
- the first plate-shaped body 102 is formed with a plurality of communication chambers 11 corresponding to the second flow path 10B of the second plate-shaped body 111.
- the communication chamber 11 is provided with a descent suppressing portion 11a.
- the descent suppressing portion 11a is provided so as to be unevenly distributed on the downstream side of the fluid flow. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the lowering suppressing portion 11a is provided so as to be lower than the position of the second flow path 10B.
- the flow path resistance downward in the direction of gravity against the inflowing refrigerant is large.
- the flow resistance on the lower side of the communication chamber 11 becomes larger than that on the upper side. Therefore, it is suppressed that the liquid refrigerant of the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant flows downward due to gravity.
- the liquid refrigerant flows evenly in the communication chamber 11, so that when the liquid refrigerant flows out of the communication chamber 11, the liquid refrigerant can be evenly distributed to the plurality of communicating heat transfer tubes 4, and heat can be obtained.
- the performance of the exchanger 1 can be improved.
- the descent suppressing portion 11a so as to be unevenly distributed on the downstream side of the fluid flow, the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant flowing from the second flow path 10B of the second plate-shaped body 111 is sent from the downstream side of the fluid flow. Also flows a lot to the upstream side. As a result, the heat transfer performance on the upstream side of the fluid flow in the heat exchanger 1 is improved, so that the heat exchanger performance can be improved.
- the lowering suppressing portion 11a is formed in the communication chamber 11 below the height of the first flow path 10A.
- the liquid refrigerant is suppressed from being biased downward due to gravity, and the liquid refrigerant is evenly distributed to the plurality of heat transfer tubes 4, so that heat is generated.
- the exchanger performance can be improved.
- the descent suppressing portion 11a is formed so as to be located on the downstream side of the fluid flow. As a result, more refrigerant flows to the upstream side of the fluid, so that the heat transfer performance on the upstream side where the amount of heat exchange is large can be improved, and the heat exchanger performance can be improved.
- Embodiment 4 Next, the fourth embodiment will be described.
- a plate-shaped body provided with a branch flow path for branching a plurality of refrigerants is provided between the first plate-shaped body 101 and the first plate-shaped body 102. It is different from 1-3.
- the parts common to the first to third embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the refrigerant distributor according to the fourth embodiment.
- the refrigerant distributor 2 is formed by stacking, for example, a plurality of rectangular plate-shaped bodies 40.
- the plate-shaped body 40 is formed by laminating the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103, the second plate-shaped bodies 112, 113 and 114, and the third plate-shaped bodies 121 and 122.
- the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103, the second plate-shaped bodies 112, 113 and 114, and the third plate-shaped bodies 121 and 122 have the same outer shape in a plan view.
- the distribution flow path 2a is provided by the flow paths formed in the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103, the second plate-shaped bodies 112, 113 and 114, and the third plate-shaped bodies 121 and 122. Is formed.
- the distribution flow path 2a includes a first flow path 10A, a fifth flow path 10E, a sixth flow path 10F, a seventh flow path 10G, an eighth flow path 10H, a ninth flow path 10I, a tenth flow path 10J, and an eleventh flow path.
- a flow path 10K It is composed of a flow path 10K, a communication chamber 11, a first branch flow path 12A, a second branch flow path 12B and a third branch flow path 12C, and a first stage straddle flow path 13A and a second stage straddle flow path 13B. Will be done.
- first plate-shaped body 101 In the first plate-shaped body 101, one or a plurality of first flow paths 10A, which are through holes, are formed at substantially the center of the first plate-shaped body 101 in the lateral direction.
- first flow paths 10A which are through holes, are formed at substantially the center of the first plate-shaped body 101 in the lateral direction.
- FIG. 12 the case where the refrigerant pipe is connected to the first plate-shaped body 101 is shown, and in this case, one first flow path 10A is provided substantially in the center of the first plate-shaped body 101. Be done.
- a fifth flow path 10E which is a through hole, is formed at a position substantially at the center of the third plate-shaped body 121.
- the fifth flow path 10E is formed at a position corresponding to the first flow path 10A of the first plate-shaped body 101, and communicates the first flow path 10A with the sixth flow path 10F described later.
- a pair of seventh flow paths 10G which are circular through holes, are opened in the second plate-shaped body 113 at a position in the horizontal direction with respect to the sixth flow path 10F, and have a height with respect to the sixth flow path 10F.
- a pair of eighth flow paths 10H which are circular through holes, are opened at positions symmetrical in the direction.
- a pair of ninth flow paths 10I which are circular through holes, are opened at positions in the horizontal direction with respect to the respective eighth flow paths 10H, and the eighth flow paths 10H are opened.
- a pair of tenth flow paths 10J which are circular through holes, are opened at positions that are point-symmetrical with respect to the other.
- the second plate-shaped body 113 is a through-flow path plate on which the sixth flow path 10F to the tenth flow path 10J as the through-passage are formed.
- the third plate-shaped body 122 is a linear through groove extending in the horizontal direction so that the sixth flow path 10F and the seventh flow path 10G of the second plate-shaped body 113 communicate with each other in the laminated state.
- One branch flow path 12A is formed. Further, the third plate-shaped body 122 is at a position symmetrical with respect to the first branch flow path 12A in the height direction, and the eighth flow path 10H and the ninth flow path 10I communicate with each other.
- a second branch flow path 12B which is a linear through groove extending in the horizontal direction, is formed.
- the third plate-shaped body 122 is formed with a third branch flow path 12C which is a through groove.
- the third branch flow path 12C is formed so as to extend linearly in the horizontal direction and both ends of the straight line portion extend in different height directions. Both ends of the third branch flow path 12C are formed so as to be connected to the eleventh flow path 10K of the second plate-shaped body 114, which will be described later.
- the third plate-shaped body 122 is a branch flow path plate on which the first branch flow path 12A to the third branch flow path 12C as the branch flow path are formed.
- the first plate-shaped body 121 is a pair of through grooves extending in the height direction so that the seventh flow path 10G and the eighth flow path 10H of the second plate-shaped body 113 communicate with each other in the laminated state.
- a stepped flow path 13A is formed.
- the third plate-shaped body 121 is a pair of through grooves extending in the height direction so that the ninth flow path 10I and the tenth flow path 10J of the second plate-shaped body 113 communicate with each other in the laminated state.
- the second stage straddling flow path 13B is formed.
- Each of the first-stage straddling flow path 13A and the second-stage straddling flow path 13B is formed so as to straddle the heat transfer tube 4 connected to the refrigerant outflow portion 2B, which is the outlet, so that the two flow paths communicate with each other.
- the third plate-shaped body 121 is a stepped flow path plate in which the first stepped flow path 13A and the second stepped flow path 13B are formed as the stepped flow path.
- the second plate-shaped body 114 is formed with an eleventh flow path 10K, which is a through hole.
- the eleventh flow path 10K is formed at a position corresponding to the end of the third branch flow path 12C of the third plate-shaped body 122, and connects the third branch flow path 12C and the communication chamber 11 of the first plate-shaped body 102. Communicate.
- the sixth flow path 10F and the seventh flow path 10G are connected to the first branch flow path 12A. Further, a seventh flow path 10G and an eighth flow path 10H are connected to both ends of the first stage straddling flow path 13A. The eighth flow path 10H and the ninth flow path 10I are connected to the second branch flow path 12B. The ninth flow path 10I and the tenth flow path 10J are connected to both ends of the second stage straddling flow path 13B. Then, the eleventh flow path 10K is connected to both ends of the third branch flow path 12C.
- the refrigerant that has flowed into the refrigerant distributor 2 goes straight through the fifth flow path 10E of the third plate-shaped body 121 and the sixth flow path 10F of the second plate-shaped body 113, and is the first of the third plate-shaped body 122. It collides with the surface of the second plate-shaped body 114 in the branch flow path 12A and splits in the horizontal direction. The separated refrigerant travels to both ends of the first branch flow path 12A and flows into the pair of seventh flow paths 10G.
- the refrigerant flowing into the 7th flow path 10G goes straight in the 7th flow path 10G in the opposite direction to the refrigerant flowing in the 5th flow path 10E and the 6th flow path 10F.
- This refrigerant flows into one end side of the first stage straddling flow path 13A of the third plate-shaped body 121, collides with the surface of the first plate-shaped body 101 in the first stage straddling flow path 13A, and straddles the first stage. Proceed to the other end side of the flow path 13A.
- the refrigerant that has reached the other end side of the first stage straddling flow path 13A flows into the eighth flow path 10H of the second plate-shaped body 113.
- the refrigerant flowing into the 8th flow path 10H goes straight in the 8th flow path 10H in the opposite direction to the refrigerant traveling in the 7th flow path 10G.
- This refrigerant collides with the surface of the second plate-shaped body 114 in the second branch flow path 12B of the third plate-shaped body 122, and splits in the horizontal direction.
- the separated refrigerant travels to both ends of the second branch flow path 12B and flows into the pair of ninth flow paths 10I.
- the refrigerant flowing into the 9th flow path 10I goes straight in the 9th flow path 10I in the opposite direction to the refrigerant flowing in the 8th flow path 10H.
- This refrigerant flows into one end side of the second stage straddling flow path 13B of the third plate-shaped body 121, collides with the surface of the first plate-shaped body 101 in the second stage straddling flow path 13B, and straddles the second stage. Proceed to the other end side of the flow path 13B.
- the refrigerant that has reached the other end of the second-stage straddling flow path 13B flows into the tenth flow path 10J.
- the refrigerant flowing into the 10th flow path 10J goes straight in the 10th flow path 10J in the opposite direction to the refrigerant flowing in the 9th flow path 10I.
- This refrigerant collides with the surface of the second plate-shaped body 114 in the third branch flow path 12C of the third plate-shaped body 122, and splits in the horizontal direction.
- the diverted refrigerant travels to both ends of the third branch flow path 12C and flows into the eleventh flow path 10K of the second plate-shaped body 114. Then, the refrigerant flows out of the 11th flow path 10K and flows into the communication chamber 11 of the first plate-shaped body 102.
- the refrigerant flowing into the communication chamber 11 flows into the plurality of third flow paths 10C of the second plate-shaped body 112 communicating with the communication chamber 11 and diverges.
- Each of the separated refrigerants flows into the fourth flow path 10D of the second plate-shaped body 112, and is uniformly distributed to the heat transfer tubes 4 connected to the respective fourth flow paths 10D.
- the refrigerant distributor 2 having eight branches by passing the refrigerant through three branch flow paths has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of branches can be increased by changing the number of branch flow paths. It can be any other number.
- the refrigerant flowing from the first flow path 10A is branched and distributed between the first plate-shaped body 101 and the first plate-shaped body 102.
- a third plate-shaped body 122 having a branch flow path to be formed is arranged.
- Embodiment 5 Next, the fifth embodiment will be described.
- the shape of the communication chamber 11 of the first plate-shaped body 102 is different from that of the fourth embodiment.
- the parts common to the first to fourth embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the refrigerant distributor according to the fifth embodiment.
- the refrigerant distributor 2 is formed by stacking, for example, a plurality of rectangular plate-shaped bodies 50.
- the plate-shaped body 40 is formed by laminating the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103, the second plate-shaped bodies 112, 113 and 114, and the third plate-shaped bodies 121 and 122.
- the first plate-shaped bodies 101 and 103, the second plate-shaped bodies 112, 113 and 114, and the third plate-shaped body 121 are the same as those in the fourth embodiment.
- the distribution flow path 2a is provided by the flow paths formed in the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103, the second plate-shaped bodies 112, 113 and 114, and the third plate-shaped bodies 121 and 122. Is formed.
- the distribution flow path 2a includes a first flow path 10A, a fifth flow path 10E, a sixth flow path 10F, a seventh flow path 10G, an eighth flow path 10H, a ninth flow path 10I, a tenth flow path 10J, and an eleventh flow path.
- a flow path 10K It is composed of a flow path 10K, a communication chamber 11, a first branch flow path 12A, a second branch flow path 12B and a third branch flow path 12C, and a first stage straddle flow path 13A and a second stage straddle flow path 13B. Will be done.
- the first plate-shaped body 102 is formed with a plurality of communication chambers 11 corresponding to the second flow path 10B of the second plate-shaped body 111.
- the communication room 11 is provided with a descent suppressing portion 11a as in the third embodiment.
- the flow resistance on the lower side of the communication chamber 11 becomes larger than that on the upper side, as in the third embodiment. Therefore, it is suppressed that the liquid refrigerant of the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant flows downward due to gravity. As a result, the liquid refrigerant flows evenly in the communication chamber 11, so that when the liquid refrigerant flows out of the communication chamber 11, the liquid refrigerant can be evenly distributed to the plurality of communicating heat transfer tubes 4, and heat can be obtained. The performance of the exchanger 1 can be improved.
- the descent suppressing portion 11a so as to be unevenly distributed on the downstream side of the fluid flow, the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant flowing from the second flow path 10B of the second plate-shaped body 111 is sent from the downstream side of the fluid flow. Also flows a lot to the upstream side. As a result, the heat transfer performance on the upstream side of the fluid flow in the heat exchanger 1 is improved, so that the heat exchanger performance can be improved.
- the lowering suppressing portion 11a is formed in the communication chamber 11 below the height of the first flow path 10A.
- the liquid refrigerant is suppressed from being biased downward due to gravity, and the liquid refrigerant is evenly distributed to the plurality of heat transfer tubes 4, so that heat is generated.
- the exchanger performance can be improved.
- the descent suppressing portion 11a is formed so as to be located on the downstream side of the fluid flow. As a result, more refrigerant flows to the upstream side of the fluid, so that the heat transfer performance on the upstream side where the amount of heat exchange is large can be improved, and the heat exchanger performance can be improved.
- Embodiment 6 Next, the sixth embodiment will be described.
- the shape of the branch flow path of the third plate-shaped body is different from that of the fifth embodiment.
- the parts common to the first to fifth embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the refrigerant distributor according to the sixth embodiment.
- the refrigerant distributor 2 is formed by stacking, for example, a plurality of rectangular plate-shaped bodies 60.
- the plate-shaped body 60 is formed by laminating the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103, the second plate-shaped bodies 112 and 113, and the third plate-shaped bodies 121 and 123.
- the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103, the second plate-shaped bodies 112, 113 and 114, and the third plate-shaped bodies 121 and 122 have the same outer shape in a plan view.
- the distribution flow path 2a is formed by the flow paths formed in the first plate-shaped bodies 101, 102 and 103, the second plate-shaped bodies 112 and 113, and the third plate-shaped bodies 121 and 123. Has been done.
- the distribution flow path 2a communicates with the first flow path 10A, the fifth flow path 10E, the sixth flow path 10F, the seventh flow path 10G, the eighth flow path 10H, the ninth flow path 10I, and the tenth flow path 10J.
- the chamber 11 is composed of a first branch flow path 12A, a second branch flow path 12B and a fourth branch flow path 12D, and a first stage straddle flow path 13A and a second stage straddle flow path 13B.
- first plate-shaped body 101 In the first plate-shaped body 101, one or a plurality of first flow paths 10A, which are through holes, are formed at substantially the center of the first plate-shaped body 101 in the lateral direction.
- first flow paths 10A which are through holes, are formed at substantially the center of the first plate-shaped body 101 in the lateral direction.
- FIG. 14 a case where the refrigerant pipe is connected to the first plate-shaped body 101 is shown, and in this case, one first flow path 10A is provided substantially in the center of the first plate-shaped body 101. Be done.
- a fifth flow path 10E which is a through hole, is formed at a position substantially at the center of the third plate-shaped body 121.
- the fifth flow path 10E is formed at a position corresponding to the first flow path 10A of the first plate-shaped body 101, and communicates the first flow path 10A with the sixth flow path 10F described later.
- a pair of seventh flow paths 10G which are circular through holes, are opened in the second plate-shaped body 113 at a position in the horizontal direction with respect to the sixth flow path 10F, and have a height with respect to the sixth flow path 10F.
- a pair of eighth flow paths 10H which are circular through holes, are opened at positions symmetrical in the direction.
- a pair of ninth flow paths 10I which are circular through holes, are opened at positions in the horizontal direction with respect to the respective eighth flow paths 10H, and the eighth flow paths 10H are opened.
- a pair of tenth flow paths 10J which are circular through holes, are opened at positions that are point-symmetrical with respect to the other.
- the second plate-shaped body 113 is a through-flow path plate on which the sixth flow path 10F to the tenth flow path 10J as the through-passage are formed.
- the third plate-shaped body 123 is a linear through groove extending in the horizontal direction so that the sixth flow path 10F and the seventh flow path 10G of the second plate-shaped body 113 communicate with each other in the laminated state.
- One branch flow path 12A is formed.
- the third plate-shaped body 122 is at a position symmetrical with respect to the first branch flow path 12A in the height direction, and the eighth flow path 10H and the ninth flow path 10I communicate with each other.
- a second branch flow path 12B which is a linear through groove extending in the horizontal direction, is formed.
- the third plate-shaped body 123 is formed with a fourth branch flow path 12D which is a through groove.
- the fourth branch flow path 12D extends linearly in the horizontal direction, and the upstream end, which is the end located on the upstream side of the fluid flow, is linearly on the upper and lower sides of both ends of the straight portion. It is formed to extend. That is, the fourth branch flow path 12D is formed so that the upstream end portion extends in two different directions parallel to the height direction, that is, it is formed in a sideways T-shape.
- the upstream end of the fourth branch flow path 12D is formed so as to be connected to the communication chamber 11 of the first plate-shaped body 102.
- the third plate-shaped body 123 is a branch flow path plate on which a first branch flow path 12A, a second branch flow path 12B, and a fourth branch flow path 12D are formed as branch flow paths.
- the first plate-shaped body 121 is a pair of through grooves extending in the height direction so that the seventh flow path 10G and the eighth flow path 10H of the second plate-shaped body 113 communicate with each other in the laminated state.
- a stepped flow path 13A is formed.
- the third plate-shaped body 121 is a pair of through grooves extending in the height direction so that the ninth flow path 10I and the tenth flow path 10J of the second plate-shaped body 113 communicate with each other in the laminated state.
- the second stage straddling flow path 13B is formed.
- Each of the first-stage straddling flow path 13A and the second-stage straddling flow path 13B is formed so as to straddle the heat transfer tube 4 connected to the refrigerant outflow portion 2B, which is the outlet, so that the two flow paths communicate with each other.
- the third plate-shaped body 121 is a stepped flow path plate in which the first stepped flow path 13A and the second stepped flow path 13B are formed as the stepped flow path.
- the sixth flow path 10F and the seventh flow path 10G are connected to the first branch flow path 12A. Further, a seventh flow path 10G and an eighth flow path 10H are connected to both ends of the first stage straddling flow path 13A. The eighth flow path 10H and the ninth flow path 10I are connected to the second branch flow path 12B. The ninth flow path 10I and the tenth flow path 10J are connected to both ends of the second stage straddling flow path 13B. Then, different communication chambers 11 are connected to the ends extending linearly to the upper side and the lower side of the fourth branch flow path 12D.
- the refrigerant that has flowed into the refrigerant distributor 2 goes straight through the fifth flow path 10E of the third plate-shaped body 121 and the sixth flow path 10F of the second plate-shaped body 113, and is the first of the third plate-shaped body 123. It collides with the surface of the first plate-shaped body 102 in the branch flow path 12A and splits in the horizontal direction. The separated refrigerant travels to both ends of the first branch flow path 12A and flows into the pair of seventh flow paths 10G.
- the refrigerant flowing into the 7th flow path 10G goes straight in the 7th flow path 10G in the opposite direction to the refrigerant flowing in the 5th flow path 10E and the 6th flow path 10F.
- This refrigerant flows into one end side of the first stage straddling flow path 13A of the third plate-shaped body 121, collides with the surface of the first plate-shaped body 101 in the first stage straddling flow path 13A, and straddles the first stage. Proceed to the other end side of the flow path 13A.
- the refrigerant that has reached the other end side of the first stage straddling flow path 13A flows into the eighth flow path 10H of the second plate-shaped body 113.
- the refrigerant flowing into the 8th flow path 10H goes straight in the 8th flow path 10H in the opposite direction to the refrigerant traveling in the 7th flow path 10G.
- This refrigerant collides with the surface of the first plate-shaped body 102 in the second branch flow path 12B of the third plate-shaped body 123, and splits in the horizontal direction.
- the separated refrigerant travels to both ends of the second branch flow path 12B and flows into the pair of ninth flow paths 10I.
- the refrigerant flowing into the 9th flow path 10I goes straight in the 9th flow path 10I in the opposite direction to the refrigerant flowing in the 8th flow path 10H.
- This refrigerant flows into one end side of the second stage straddling flow path 13B of the third plate-shaped body 121, collides with the surface of the first plate-shaped body 101 in the second stage straddling flow path 13B, and straddles the second stage. Proceed to the other end side of the flow path 13B.
- the refrigerant that has reached the other end of the second-stage straddling flow path 13B flows into the tenth flow path 10J.
- the refrigerant flowing into the 10th flow path 10J goes straight in the 10th flow path 10J in the opposite direction to the refrigerant flowing in the 9th flow path 10I.
- This refrigerant collides with the surface of the first plate-shaped body 102 in the fourth branch flow path 12D of the third plate-shaped body 123, and flows at the upstream end of the fluid flow.
- the refrigerant that has flowed to the upstream end portion travels to both ends in the vertical direction of the upstream end portion and flows into the communication chamber 11 of the first plate-shaped body 102.
- the refrigerant flowing into the communication chamber 11 flows into the plurality of third flow paths 10C of the second plate-shaped body 112 communicating with the communication chamber 11 and diverges.
- Each of the separated refrigerants flows into the fourth flow path 10D of the second plate-shaped body 112, and is uniformly distributed to the heat transfer tubes 4 connected to the respective fourth flow paths 10D.
- the fourth branch flow path 12D is the upstream end located on the upstream side of the fluid flow among both ends of the straight line portion extending in the horizontal direction.
- the portions are formed to extend in two different directions parallel to the height direction.
- the branch flow path and the stepped flow path are described so that the entire flow path is formed by a through groove penetrating the front and back surfaces of the plate-like body.
- the branch flow path and the stepped flow path may be such that a part of the flow path communicates with each flow path 10A to 10K, for example, a groove formed at a depth less than the plate thickness of the plate-like body.
- the shape may be such that a part of the flow path does not penetrate in the plate thickness direction.
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本開示の熱交換器は、本開示に係る冷媒分配器と、前記複数の流出口のそれぞれに接続される複数の伝熱管とを備えたものである。
本開示の空気調和装置は、本開示に係る熱交換器を備えたものである。
以下、本実施の形態1に係る冷媒分配器について、図面などを参照しながら説明する。なお、以下では、本実施の形態1に係る冷媒分配器が、熱交換器に流入する冷媒を分配するものである場合を説明しているが、これに限られず、冷媒分配器が他の機器に流入する冷媒を分配するものであってもよい。また、以下の説明において、同一の符号を付したものは、同一またはこれに相当するものであり、以下に記載する実施の形態の全文において共通することとする。さらに、図面では、各構成部材の大きさの関係が実際のものと異なる場合がある。また、細かい構造については、適宜図示を簡略化または省略する。そして、明細書全文に表されている構成要素の形態は、あくまでも例示であって、明細書に記載された形態に限定するものではない。
本実施の形態1に係る熱交換器1の構成について説明する。図1は、本実施の形態1に係る熱交換器の構成の一例を示す斜視図である。図1に示すように、熱交換器1は、冷媒分配器2、ガスヘッダ3、複数の伝熱管4および複数のフィン5を備えている。冷媒分配器2には、冷媒の流入口である1または複数の冷媒流入部2Aと、冷媒の流出口である複数の冷媒流出部2Bとが設けられている。複数の冷媒流出部2Bは、高さ方向に配列されている。ガスヘッダ3には、複数の冷媒流入部3Aと、1つの冷媒流出部3Bとが設けられている。冷媒分配器2の冷媒流入部2Aおよびガスヘッダ3の冷媒流出部3Bには、空気調和装置等の冷凍サイクル装置の冷媒配管が接続される。冷媒分配器2の冷媒流出部2Bとガスヘッダ3の冷媒流入部3Aとの間には、伝熱管4が接続される。
本実施の形態1に係る熱交換器1における冷媒の流れについて説明する。冷媒配管を流れる冷媒は、例えば熱交換器1が蒸発器として機能する際に、冷媒流入部2Aを介して冷媒分配器2に流入して分配され、複数の冷媒流出部2Bを介して複数の伝熱管4に流出する。冷媒は、複数の伝熱管4において、例えば、図示しない送風機によって供給される空気等との間で熱交換される。複数の伝熱管4を流れる冷媒は、複数の冷媒流入部3Aを介してガスヘッダ3に流入して合流し、冷媒流出部3Bを介して冷媒配管に流出する。なお、熱交換器1が凝縮器として機能する場合には冷媒は、この流れと逆方向に流れる。
本実施の形態1に係る冷媒分配器2の構成について説明する。図2は、本実施の形態1に係る冷媒分配器の構成の一例を示す分解斜視図である。図3は、図2の冷媒分配器を上面から見た場合の各流路の関係について説明するための概略図である。図3では、それぞれの板状体に形成された流路の関係が容易となるように、各流路が破線で示されている。図4は、図2の冷媒分配器を正面から見た場合における、各流路の位置関係の一例を示す概略図である。
次に、冷媒分配器2内の分配流路2aおよび冷媒の流れについて、図2~図4を参照して説明する。熱交換器1が蒸発器として機能する場合、気液二相状態の冷媒が、第1板状体101の第1流路10Aから冷媒分配器2内に流入する。冷媒分配器2内に流入した冷媒は、第2板状体111の第2流路10Bを介して第1板状体102の連通室11に流入する。連通室11に流入した冷媒は、当該連通室11に連通する第2板状体112の複数の第3流路10Cに流入して分流する。分流した冷媒は、それぞれが第2板状体112の伝熱管差し込み空間である第4流路10Dに流入し、それぞれの第4流路10Dに接続された伝熱管4に均一に分配される。
次に、本実施の形態1に係る熱交換器1の使用態様の一例について説明する。なお、以下では、熱交換器1が空気調和装置80に使用される場合を説明しているが、これに限られず、例えば、冷媒循環回路を有する他の冷凍サイクル装置に使用されてもよい。また、空気調和装置80が、冷房運転と暖房運転とを切り替えるものである場合を説明しているが、これに限られず、冷房運転または暖房運転のみを行うものであってもよい。
次に、本実施の形態2について説明する。本実施の形態2に係る冷媒分配器2は、第1板状体101の第1流路10Aおよび第2板状体111の第2流路10Bの配置位置が、実施の形態1と相違する。なお、以下の説明において、実施の形態1と共通する部分には同一の符号を付し、詳細な説明を省略する。
本実施の形態2に係る冷媒分配器2の構成について説明する。図6は、本実施の形態2に係る冷媒分配器の構成の一例を示す分解斜視図である。図7は、図6の冷媒分配器を上面から見た場合の各流路の関係について説明するための概略図である。図7では、それぞれの板状体に形成された流路の関係が容易となるように、各流路が破線で示されている。図8は、図6の冷媒分配器を正面から見た場合における、各流路の位置関係の一例を示す概略図である。
次に、本実施の形態3について説明する。本実施の形態3に係る冷媒分配器2は、第1板状体102の連通室11の形状が実施の形態1および2と相違する。なお、以下の説明において、実施の形態1および2と共通する部分には同一の符号を付し、詳細な説明を省略する。
本実施の形態3に係る冷媒分配器2の構成について説明する。図9は、本実施の形態3に係る冷媒分配器の構成の一例を示す分解斜視図である。図10は、図9の冷媒分配器を上面から見た場合の各流路の関係について説明するための概略図である。図10では、それぞれの板状体に形成された流路の関係が容易となるように、各流路が破線で示されている。図11は、図9の冷媒分配器を正面から見た場合における、各流路の位置関係の一例を示す概略図である。
次に、本実施の形態4について説明する。本実施の形態4では、第1板状体101と第1板状体102との間に、冷媒を複数に分岐する分岐流路が設けられた板状体が設けられる点で、実施の形態1~3と相違する。なお、以下の説明において、実施の形態1~3と共通する部分には同一の符号を付し、詳細な説明を省略する。
本実施の形態4に係る冷媒分配器2の構成について説明する。図12は、本実施の形態4に係る冷媒分配器の構成の一例を示す分解斜視図である。
次に、冷媒分配器2内の分配流路2aおよび冷媒の流れについて、図12を参照して説明する。熱交換器1が蒸発器として機能する場合、気液二相状態の冷媒が、第1板状体101の第1流路10Aから冷媒分配器2内に流入する。
次に、本実施の形態5について説明する。本実施の形態5に係る冷媒分配器2は、第1板状体102の連通室11の形状が実施の形態4と相違する。なお、以下の説明において、実施の形態1~4と共通する部分には同一の符号を付し、詳細な説明を省略する。
本実施の形態5に係る冷媒分配器2の構成について説明する。図13は、本実施の形態5に係る冷媒分配器の構成の一例を示す分解斜視図である。
次に、本実施の形態6について説明する。本実施の形態6に係る冷媒分配器2は、第3板状体の分岐流路の形状が実施の形態5と相違する。なお、以下の説明において、実施の形態1~5と共通する部分には同一の符号を付し、詳細な説明を省略する。
本実施の形態6に係る冷媒分配器2の構成について説明する。図14は、本実施の形態6に係る冷媒分配器の構成の一例を示す分解斜視図である。
次に、冷媒分配器2内の分配流路2aおよび冷媒の流れについて、図14を参照して説明する。熱交換器1が蒸発器として機能する場合、気液二相状態の冷媒が、第1板状体101の第1流路10Aから冷媒分配器2内に流入する。
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- 複数の板状体で構成され、1または複数の流入口から流入する冷媒を複数に分岐し、第1の方向に互いに間隔をあけて配列された複数の流出口から前記冷媒を流出させる冷媒分配器であって、
前記複数の板状体は、
前記流入口が形成された流入板と、
前記流入板に形成された前記流入口に連通する連通室を有する連通板と、
前記流出口に連通する伝熱管が挿通され、前記連通室に対して複数の前記伝熱管が連通するように形成された伝熱管差し込み空間を有する伝熱管差し込み板と
を備える冷媒分配器。 - 前記伝熱管の外側に流体が一方向に流れる場合において、
前記流入口は、
前記流体の流れの上流側に位置するように前記流入板に形成されている
請求項1に記載の冷媒分配器。 - 前記複数の板状体は、
前記流入板と前記連通板との間に配置され、前記流入口から流入した前記冷媒を前記第1の方向と異なる第2の方向に分岐して流通させる分岐流路が形成された分岐流路板をさらに備える
請求項1または2に記載の冷媒分配器。 - 前記分岐流路は、
前記第2の方向に直線状に延びる直線部の両端部が互いに異なる前記第1の方向に延びるように形成されている
請求項3に記載の冷媒分配器。 - 前記伝熱管の外側に流体が一方向に流れる場合において、
前記分岐流路は、
前記第2の方向に直線状に延びる直線部の両端部のうち、前記流体の流れの上流側に位置する上流側端部が前記第1の方向に平行で互いに異なる2つの方向に延びるように形成されている
請求項3に記載の冷媒分配器。 - 前記流入口から気液二相状態の前記冷媒が流入する場合において、
前記連通室は、
前記流入口の高さよりも下側に、液冷媒の下降を抑制する下降抑制部が形成されている
請求項1~5のいずれか一項に記載の冷媒分配器。 - 前記伝熱管の外側に流体が一方向に流れる場合において、
前記下降抑制部は、
前記流体の流れの下流側に偏在する
請求項6に記載の冷媒分配器。 - 請求項1~7のいずれか一項に記載の冷媒分配器と、
前記複数の流出口のそれぞれに接続される複数の伝熱管と
を備えた熱交換器。 - 請求項8に記載の熱交換器を備えた空気調和装置。
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