EP1664649B1 - Mounting assembly for a heat exchanger device - Google Patents

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EP1664649B1
EP1664649B1 EP04763790A EP04763790A EP1664649B1 EP 1664649 B1 EP1664649 B1 EP 1664649B1 EP 04763790 A EP04763790 A EP 04763790A EP 04763790 A EP04763790 A EP 04763790A EP 1664649 B1 EP1664649 B1 EP 1664649B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F9/00—Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings
    • F28F9/001—Casings in the form of plate-like arrangements; Frames enclosing a heat exchange core
    • F28F9/002—Casings in the form of plate-like arrangements; Frames enclosing a heat exchange core with fastening means for other structures
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D1/00—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators
    • F28D1/02—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid
    • F28D1/04—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits
    • F28D1/0408—Multi-circuit heat exchangers, e.g. integrating different heat exchange sections in the same unit or heat exchangers for more than two fluids

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  • the present invention relates to a mounting arrangement for a device for exchanging heat, in particular for motor vehicles, and a connectable with this further fluid-flow or a fluid-receiving device, in particular a heat exchanger or the like.
  • the EP 1 291 204 discloses an arrangement of two heat exchangers in which a tank of a radiator has a pocket into which a condenser tank can be inserted, on the opposite side of which the condenser tank is fastened to the second radiator tank by means of a connection means.
  • the FR 2822126 discloses a carrier in which two heat exchangers are used.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to improve the connection of various devices for the exchange of heat.
  • At least one mounting device for a further device through which a fluid flows through or a fluid receiving device is arranged on at least one collecting and / or distribution pipe.
  • flow devices are understood as meaning devices through which a liquid or gaseous medium, in particular a refrigerant, can flow.
  • These are preferably, but not exclusively, flat tubes.
  • the flat tubes are arranged parallel to each other. The width is determined essentially by the number of parallel juxtaposed flat tubes and the distance between the individual flat tubes with each other.
  • the collecting and / or distribution pipes serve to distribute the refrigerant leaving the flow devices together and / or to distribute the refrigerant to the individual flow devices.
  • the end-side connecting portions of the flow-through devices protrude into the collecting and / or distribution pipe.
  • a mounting device is understood to mean a device which is intended to connect a further device, through which fluid flows or absorbs a fluid, to the first device for exchanging heat in a force-fitting and / or positive and / or cohesive manner.
  • the length of at least one collection and / or distribution pipe exceeds the predetermined width in which the plurality of flow devices is arranged.
  • the at least one collecting and / or distribution pipe may protrude beyond the predetermined width on both sides, in particular, but not exclusively.
  • the mounting device is formed integrally with the further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid.
  • the assembly device is a one-part component of the further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid, that is to say at least one bonded connection between the further device through which a fluid flows or a fluid receiving device and the mounting device.
  • the mounting device can also be formed integrally with the first device for exchanging heat.
  • a further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid may on the one hand be a heat exchanger in the narrower sense, but on the other hand also auxiliary devices of such a heat exchanger, in particular but not exclusively a water tank.
  • the mounting device has at least one section which projects at least into a collecting and / or distribution pipe.
  • these sections protrude into the end face of at least one collecting and / or distribution pipe.
  • the relevant section has an outer circumference which substantially corresponds to the inner circumference of the collection or distribution pipe. The mounting device is thus inserted by means of this section in the collection and / or distribution pipe.
  • At least one mounting device has at least one section which surrounds at least one section of at least one collecting and / or distribution pipe. This can be accomplished in that the section has an inner diameter that essentially corresponds to the outer diameter or the outer cross section of the collecting and / or distribution pipe. Surrounded by at least one section is also understood that the at least one mounting device only partially, that is not fully circumferentially surrounds the collecting and / or distribution pipe; for example, in the case of a clasping grasp.
  • the mounting arrangement can also have a plurality of such mounting devices, wherein these mounting devices partially protrude into the collection and / or distribution pipe or can partially surround this.
  • At least one collecting and / or distributing pipe has a cross section formed from a group of cross sections having circular, elliptical, polygonal, in particular, but not exclusively, rectangular cross sections and the like. Mixed forms of such cross sections are conceivable.
  • At least one mounting device is attached by means of a connecting device to at least one collecting and / or distribution pipe.
  • the mounting means is at least partially made of one of a group of materials comprising plastics such as PVC, PE, natural and / or synthetic, plastics, composites, metal and metal alloys, combinations thereof, and the like.
  • the first device for exchanging heat in terms of their dimensions substantially corresponds to the further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid. This means that both devices have substantially the same total areas for the exchange of heat and at best differ in terms of their depth.
  • the first device for exchanging heat is smaller than the further device through which a fluid flows through or receives a fluid.
  • the further fluid-flow or fluid-receiving device is smaller than the first heat-exchanging device, that is, occupying a smaller area.
  • the mounting device is connected by means of a latching device at least with the collecting and / or distribution pipe and / or the further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid.
  • the clip device can be an integral part of the mounting device.
  • the clip device can also be connected by means of a screw or the like with the mounting device.
  • the mounting device for the further device through which a fluid flows through or receives a fluid is at least partially produced by an injection method.
  • a receiving device, which is part of the mounting device be prepared in an injection molding process.
  • a plurality of, in particular four, mounting devices are provided, wherein in each case two mounting devices are arranged on a collecting and / or distribution pipe.
  • the mounting devices are preferably arranged on the respective end-side sections of the respective collecting and / or distribution pipes.
  • connection between the mounting device and the further fluid-flow or fluid-receiving device is selected from a group of compounds comprising screwing, riveting, soldering, welding and the like.
  • the mounting devices have inclined surfaces, which facilitate insertion into the collecting and / or distribution pipe.
  • mounting means may include a bevelled or rounded end portion which is inserted into the collection and / or distribution pipe.
  • the collecting and / or distribution pipe at least partially expanded end portions to facilitate the insertion of the mounting devices.
  • connection between the mounting device and the manifold is substantially gas- and / or liquid-tight with respect to the environment. This means that at the connection point from the outside, no gas and / or liquid can neither penetrate into the mounting device nor into the collecting pipe, and vice versa can escape from the collecting and / or distribution pipe to the outside.
  • the mounting device is preferably sealed against the manifold, that is, a gaseous or liquid medium can not flow between the mounting device and the manifold.
  • additional sealing means are provided between the mounting device and the collecting and / or distribution pipe. These may be, for example, O-rings or the like.
  • the mounting device surrounds at least one collection and / or distribution tube at least partially in a clip-like manner.
  • the mounting device is also in the manner of a clip with the further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid.
  • at least one mounting device has at least one protrusion protruding in the longitudinal direction of the collecting and / or distributing pipe via the first device for exchanging heat. This may for example be a pin or pin or the like, with which the device for exchanging heat in particular, but not exclusively, in a predetermined region of the vehicle body can be attached.
  • At least one mounting device has receiving devices for the further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid, which at least partially have a circular inner profile.
  • receiving devices for the further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid, which at least partially have a circular inner profile.
  • the circular inner profile has profilings. These may be, for example, small protrusions, edges, engravings or the like.
  • the first device for exchanging heat has a frame device.
  • This frame device serves to stabilize the first device for exchanging heat.
  • the frame device is preferably in connection with at least one mounting device.
  • At least one mounting device in this case has a stop which substantially prevents a displacement of the further fluid-flow or fluid-receiving device relative to the first device for exchanging heat along the longitudinal direction of the collecting and / or distribution tube.
  • a stop which substantially prevents a displacement of the further fluid-flow or fluid-receiving device relative to the first device for exchanging heat along the longitudinal direction of the collecting and / or distribution tube.
  • the invention is further directed to the use of the mounting arrangement described above for the connection of a capacitor to a coolant radiator, in particular for a motor vehicle. Furthermore, with the mounting arrangement described above, the connection of a water tank on the coolant radiator can take place.
  • a mounting assembly 1 according to the invention is shown in a perspective view.
  • the reference numeral 3 refers to a first and the reference numeral 3 'to a second collection and / or distribution pipe.
  • the reference numeral 5 indicates the area in which the individual flow means (not shown) are arranged.
  • the flow devices are arranged along the width b.
  • the reference numerals 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d refer to a left upper, a right upper, a left lower and a right lower mounting means.
  • the individual mounting devices have projections 13 which extend laterally out of the device 1 along the direction b.
  • the reference numeral 11 denotes a receiving device for receiving a further (not shown) flowed through by a fluid or a fluid receiving device.
  • Reference numeral 7 denotes a frame device.
  • Fig. 2 shows a mounting arrangement Fig. 1 in a further perspective view.
  • the reference numeral 9 designates an inflow or outflow in order to introduce a refrigerant into the device, or to discharge it from it.
  • Fig. 3 showed a further oblique view of the in Fig. 1 shown mounting arrangement ..
  • the reference numeral 11 denotes a receiving device for receiving a further fluid-flow or a fluid receiving device and the reference numeral 15 a stop with the aid of a lateral displacement of a (not shown) further device relative to the device for exchanging heat along the Longitudinal direction of the collection and / or distribution pipes to be prevented.
  • Fig. 5 shows an enlarged view of a mounting device a mounting arrangement according to the invention.
  • the reference numeral 15 again denotes a stop which is designed in the form of a disc in order to prevent a lateral displacement of a further device through which a fluid flows through or receives a fluid relative to the collecting tube.
  • the reference numeral 13 denotes a projection protruding from the mounting device 4c. This projection has a cone-shaped end portion 17, which facilitates, for example, insertion into a receptacle.
  • the mounting means comprises a portion 18 which can be slid over the collection and / or distribution tube and a widened portion 18a which can be used, for example, to be slid over a frame means.
  • Fig. 6 shows the mounting device in a further embodiment.
  • the receptacle 11 may have profilings 16 in its circumference in order to achieve an improved clamping effect or an improved frictional contact with a further device (not shown) to be used.
  • Fig. 7 shows a schematic representation of a mounting arrangement according to the invention.
  • the reference numeral 3 refers to the manifold, the reference numeral 5 to the area spanned by the flow devices surface.
  • Reference numeral 3a refers to a portion of the collecting tube, which protrudes in the longitudinal direction of the collecting tube end over the area spanned by the flow-through means.
  • the reference numeral 25 designates another fluid-carrying device which communicates a mounting device (not shown) with the heat exchanging device.
  • Figures 8a, 8b, 8c and 8d show a mounting device according to the invention, that is, the connection between the manifold and the mounting device in a first embodiment.
  • the manifold is provided in each case with the reference numeral 3 and the mounting means with the reference numeral 24.
  • the mounting device 24 is inserted into the manifold.
  • Reference numeral 26 denotes the device to be connected to the first heat exchange device, such as a water box.
  • Fig. 9a, 9b and 9c show a mounting arrangement in a further embodiment. Unlike the in Fig. 8 embodiment shown, the mounting device is not introduced into the manifold, but surrounds the collection tube 3 like a clamp, which is schematically expressed by the two clip elements 24 expressed.
  • the reference numeral 25 designates again that device which is to be connected to the first device for exchanging heat, as here for example a water tank.
  • FIGs 10a, 10b, 10c show a further embodiment of a mounting arrangement according to the invention.
  • a portion of the mounting device 24 is inserted into the manifold 3 and another component with a further flowed through by a fluid or a fluid receiving institution 25, as in Fig. 10c shown, connected like a clip.
  • a fluid or a fluid receiving institution 25 as in Fig. 10c shown, connected like a clip.
  • This may be, for example, a clip connection or the like.
  • Figures 11a, 11b, 11c show a further embodiment of the mounting arrangement according to the invention.
  • the mounting device 24 is placed on the outer circumference of the manifold 3.
  • the collecting tube 3 preferably extends along its longitudinal direction beyond the widths spanned by the throughflow devices.
  • FIGS. 12a to 12c show a further embodiment of the mounting arrangement according to the invention.
  • the manifold 3 is at least partially surrounded again like a clip by the mounting device 24.
  • Fig. 13 shows a detailed representation of a mounting arrangement according to the invention.
  • the reference numeral 30 refers to a flow device and the reference numeral 31 to corrugated ribs arranged between the flow devices.
  • the collection and / or distribution pipe 3 can only be seen in a section. It can be seen that the connecting device 4 extends in the figure to the right beyond the collecting pipe, so also over the width b, which is occupied by the individual flow devices 30 out.
  • Fig. 14 shows a further view of a mounting arrangement according to the invention.
  • a further connecting element 4 ' is used, which is in communication with the mounting device 4 and with which a further fluid-flow or fluid-receiving device 25 can be connected.
  • FIGS. 15 to 18 show a further embodiment of a mounting device according to the invention.
  • the show FIGS. 15 and 17 in each case the first device for exchanging heat with a mounting device 4
  • FIGS. 16 and 18 4 further mounting elements 4 'are attached to the respective mounting device.
  • FIGS. 19 and 20 show in a partially schematic view of a mounting arrangement according to the invention.
  • the reference numeral 3 again refers to the manifold and the reference numeral 5 to the plurality of flow devices.
  • Reference numeral 7 denotes a frame device. Schematically drawn was a mounting device 4, which is pushed in this case on the end sides of the manifold 3 and inserted into this.
  • the reference numeral 25 denotes a part of another device through which a fluid flows through or receives a fluid.

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The invention relates to a mounting assembly (1) for a heat exchanger device, in particular for motor vehicles and to an additional unit that is traversed by or holds a fluid and that can be connected to said assembly. The assembly comprises a plurality of flow devices with a predefined length, which are arranged essentially in parallel along a predefined width, each having at least two connection sections at their ends, in addition to at least two collection and/or distribution pipes (3, 3') with a predefined length, which are located on the respective end connection sections of the flow devices in such a way that a medium can flow between the flow devices and the collection and/or distribution pipes (3, 3'). At least one mounting unit (11) for the additional unit that is traversed by or holds a fluid is located on at least one collection and/or distribution pipe (3, 3').

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Montageanordnung für eine Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme, insbesondere für Kraftfahrzeuge, und einer mit dieser verbindbaren weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung, insbesondere einem Wärmetauscher oder dergleichen.The present invention relates to a mounting arrangement for a device for exchanging heat, in particular for motor vehicles, and a connectable with this further fluid-flow or a fluid-receiving device, in particular a heat exchanger or the like.

In Kraftfahrzeugen werden unterschiedliche Vorrichtungen zum Austausch von Wärme, wie beispielsweise Kondensatoren oder Kühler, verwendet. Dabei besteht das Problem, wie diese unterschiedlichen Vorrichtungen zum Austausch von Wärme miteinander verbunden werden können bzw. wie die Anbindung einer derartigen Vorrichtung an eine weitere Vorrichtung erfolgt. Derartige Verbindungen bzw. Anbindungen sollten aufgrund des naturgemäß begrenzten Bauraums möglichst wenig Platz in Anspruch neben und daneben kostengünstig herstellbar sein.In automobiles, different heat exchangers such as condensers or coolers are used. There is the problem of how these different devices for heat exchange can be connected to each other or how the connection of such a device to another device. Such compounds or connections should be due to the naturally limited space as little space as possible next to and next to produce inexpensive.

Die EP 1 291 204 offenbart eine Anordnung von zwei Wärmetauschem, bei welchen ein Tank eines Kühlers eine Tasche aufweist, in welche ein Kondensatortank einsteckbar ist, wobei auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite der Kondensatortank mittels eines Verbindungsmittels an dem zweiten Kühlertank befestigt ist.The EP 1 291 204 discloses an arrangement of two heat exchangers in which a tank of a radiator has a pocket into which a condenser tank can be inserted, on the opposite side of which the condenser tank is fastened to the second radiator tank by means of a connection means.

Die FR 2822126 offenbart einen Träger, in welchen zwei Wärmetauscher eingesetzt werden.The FR 2822126 discloses a carrier in which two heat exchangers are used.

Der Erfindung liegt somit die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Anbindung verschiedener Vorrichtungen zum Austausch von Wärme zu verbessern.The invention is therefore based on the object to improve the connection of various devices for the exchange of heat.

Dies wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine Montageanordnung gemäß den Merkmalen von Anspruch 1 erreicht.This is inventively achieved by a mounting arrangement according to the features of claim 1.

Dabei ist an wenigstens einem Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr wenigstens eine Montageeinrichtung für eine weitere von einem Fluid durchströmte bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmende Einrichtung angeordnet.In this case, at least one mounting device for a further device through which a fluid flows through or a fluid receiving device is arranged on at least one collecting and / or distribution pipe.

Unter Durchflusseinrichtungen werden im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung solche Einrichtungen verstanden, durch welche ein flüssiges oder gasförmiges Medium, insbesondere ein Kältemittel, hindurchfließen kann. Dabei handelt es sich bevorzugt, aber nicht ausschließlich, um Flachrohre. Die Flachrohre sind dabei parallel zueinander angeordnet. Die Breite wird im wesentlichen durch die Anzahl der parallel nebeneinander angeordneten Flachrohre und dem Abstand der einzelnen Flachrohre untereinander bestimmt.For the purposes of the present invention, flow devices are understood as meaning devices through which a liquid or gaseous medium, in particular a refrigerant, can flow. These are preferably, but not exclusively, flat tubes. The flat tubes are arranged parallel to each other. The width is determined essentially by the number of parallel juxtaposed flat tubes and the distance between the individual flat tubes with each other.

Die Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohre dienen dazu, das aus den Durchflusseinrichtungen austretende Kältemittel zusammen und/oder das Kältemittel auf die einzelnen Durchflusseinrichtungen zu verteilen. Dazu ragen die endseitigen Verbindungsabschnitte der Durchflusseinrichtungen in das Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr hinein. Unter einer Montageeinrichtung wird eine Einrichtung verstanden, die dazu bestimmt ist, eine weitere von einem Fluid durchströmte bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmende Einrichtung mit der ersten Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme kraft- und/oder form- und/oder stoffschlüssig zu verbinden.The collecting and / or distribution pipes serve to distribute the refrigerant leaving the flow devices together and / or to distribute the refrigerant to the individual flow devices. For this purpose, the end-side connecting portions of the flow-through devices protrude into the collecting and / or distribution pipe. A mounting device is understood to mean a device which is intended to connect a further device, through which fluid flows or absorbs a fluid, to the first device for exchanging heat in a force-fitting and / or positive and / or cohesive manner.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform übersteigt die Länge wenigstens eines Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohres die vorgegebene Breite, in der die Vielzahl der Durchflusseinrichtungen angeordnet ist. Dabei kann das wenigstens eine Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr insbesondere, aber nicht ausschließlich, beidseits über die vorgegebene Breite hinausragen.In a further preferred embodiment, the length of at least one collection and / or distribution pipe exceeds the predetermined width in which the plurality of flow devices is arranged. In this case, the at least one collecting and / or distribution pipe may protrude beyond the predetermined width on both sides, in particular, but not exclusively.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Montageeinrichtung einteilig mit der weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung ausgebildet. Dies ist dahingehend zu verstehen, dass die Montageeinrichtung ein einteiliger Bestandteil der weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung ist, das heißt wenigstens eine stoffschlüssige Verbindung zwischen der weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung und der Montageeinrichtung vorliegt. Umgekehrt kann die Montageeinrichtung aber auch einteilig mit der ersten Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme ausgebildet sein.In a further preferred embodiment, the mounting device is formed integrally with the further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid. This is to be understood as meaning the assembly device is a one-part component of the further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid, that is to say at least one bonded connection between the further device through which a fluid flows or a fluid receiving device and the mounting device. Conversely, the mounting device can also be formed integrally with the first device for exchanging heat.

Bei einer weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung kann es sich einerseits um einen Wärmetauscher im engeren Sinn, andererseits jedoch auch um Hilfseinrichtungen eines solchen Wärmetauschers wie insbesondere aber nicht ausschliesslich um einen Wasserkasten handeln.A further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid may on the one hand be a heat exchanger in the narrower sense, but on the other hand also auxiliary devices of such a heat exchanger, in particular but not exclusively a water tank.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist die Montageeinrichtung wenigstens einen Abschnitt auf, der wenigstens in ein Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr hineinragt. Dabei ragen diese Abschnitte in die Stirnseite wenigstens eines Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohrs hinein. Zu diesem Zweck weist der betreffende Abschnitt einen Außenumfang auf, der im wesentlichen dem Innenumfang des Sammel- oder Verteilungsrohrs entspricht. Die Montageeinrichtung wird also mittels dieses Abschnittes in das Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr eingeschoben.In a further preferred embodiment, the mounting device has at least one section which projects at least into a collecting and / or distribution pipe. In this case, these sections protrude into the end face of at least one collecting and / or distribution pipe. For this purpose, the relevant section has an outer circumference which substantially corresponds to the inner circumference of the collection or distribution pipe. The mounting device is thus inserted by means of this section in the collection and / or distribution pipe.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist wenigstens eine Montageeinrichtung wenigstens einen Abschnitt auf, der wenigstens einen Abschnitt wenigstens eines Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohrs umgibt. Dies kann dadurch bewerkstelligt werden, dass der Abschnitt einen Innendurchmesser aufweist, der im Wesentlichen dem Außendurchmesser bzw. dem Außenquerschnitt des Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohrs entspricht. Unter wenigstens einem Abschnitt umgeben wird auch verstanden, dass die wenigstens eine Montageeinrichtung nur teilweise, das heißt nicht voll umfänglich, das Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr umgibt; beispielsweise im Fall eines klammerartigen Umgreifens.In a further preferred embodiment, at least one mounting device has at least one section which surrounds at least one section of at least one collecting and / or distribution pipe. This can be accomplished in that the section has an inner diameter that essentially corresponds to the outer diameter or the outer cross section of the collecting and / or distribution pipe. Surrounded by at least one section is also understood that the at least one mounting device only partially, that is not fully circumferentially surrounds the collecting and / or distribution pipe; for example, in the case of a clasping grasp.

Die Montageanordnung kann auch mehrere derartiger Montageeinrichtungen aufweisen, wobei diese Montageeinrichtungen teilweise in das Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr hineinragen oder teilweise dieses umgeben können.The mounting arrangement can also have a plurality of such mounting devices, wherein these mounting devices partially protrude into the collection and / or distribution pipe or can partially surround this.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist wenigstens ein Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr einen Querschnitt auf, der aus einer Gruppe von Querschnitten ausgebildet ist, die kreisförmige, ellipsenförmige, polygonförmige, insbesondere, aber nicht ausschließlich, rechteckige Querschnitte und dergleichen aufweist. Auch Mischformen aus derartigen Querschnitten sind denkbar.In a further preferred embodiment, at least one collecting and / or distributing pipe has a cross section formed from a group of cross sections having circular, elliptical, polygonal, in particular, but not exclusively, rectangular cross sections and the like. Mixed forms of such cross sections are conceivable.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist wenigstens eine Montageeinrichtung mittels einer Verbindungseinrichtung an wenigstens einem Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr angebracht.In a further preferred embodiment, at least one mounting device is attached by means of a connecting device to at least one collecting and / or distribution pipe.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Montageeinrichtung wenigstens teilweise aus einem Material aus einer Gruppe von Materialien hergestellt, welche Kunststoffe wie PVC, PE, natürliche und/oder synthetische, Kunststoffe, Verbundwerkstoffe, Metall und Metalllegierungen, Kombinationen hiervon und dergleichen, aufweist.In another preferred embodiment, the mounting means is at least partially made of one of a group of materials comprising plastics such as PVC, PE, natural and / or synthetic, plastics, composites, metal and metal alloys, combinations thereof, and the like.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform entspricht die erste Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme hinsichtlich ihrer Abmessungen im wesentlichen der weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung. Dies bedeutet, dass beide Vorrichtungen zum Austausch von Wärme im wesentlichen die gleichen Gesamtflächen aufweisen und sich allenfalls hinsichtlich ihrer Tiefe unterscheiden.In a further preferred embodiment, the first device for exchanging heat in terms of their dimensions substantially corresponds to the further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid. This means that both devices have substantially the same total areas for the exchange of heat and at best differ in terms of their depth.

Es ist jedoch auch möglich, dass die erste Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme kleiner ist als die weitere von einem Fluid durchströmte bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmende Einrichtung. Auch karin umgekehrt die weitere von einem Fluid durchströmte bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmende Einrichtung kleiner sein als die erste Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme, das heißt, eine geringere Fläche einnehmen.However, it is also possible that the first device for exchanging heat is smaller than the further device through which a fluid flows through or receives a fluid. Also, conversely, the further fluid-flow or fluid-receiving device is smaller than the first heat-exchanging device, that is, occupying a smaller area.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform wird die Montageeinrichtung mittels einer Rasteinrichtung wenigstens mit dem Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr und/oder der weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung verbunden. Dabei kann die Clipseinrichtung integraler Bestandteil der Montageeinrichtung sein. Die Clipseinrichtung kann jedoch auch mittels einer Schraubverbindung oder ähnlichem mit der Montageeinrichtung verbunden sein.In a further preferred embodiment, the mounting device is connected by means of a latching device at least with the collecting and / or distribution pipe and / or the further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid. In this case, the clip device can be an integral part of the mounting device. However, the clip device can also be connected by means of a screw or the like with the mounting device.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Montageeinrichtung für die weitere von einem Fluid durchströmte bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmende Einrichtung wenigstens teilweise durch ein Spritzverfahren hergestellt. Dabei kann insbesondere aber nicht ausschließlich eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung, die Bestandteil der Montageeinrichtung ist, in einem Spritzverfahren hergestellt sein.In a further preferred embodiment, the mounting device for the further device through which a fluid flows through or receives a fluid is at least partially produced by an injection method. In particular, but not exclusively a receiving device, which is part of the mounting device, be prepared in an injection molding process.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind mehrere, insbesondere vier, Montageeinrichtungen vorgesehen, wobei jeweils zwei Montageeinrichtungen an einem Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr angeordnet sind. Dabei sind bevorzugt die Montageeinrichtungen an den jeweiligen endseitigen Abschnitten der jeweiligen Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohre angeordnet.In a further preferred embodiment, a plurality of, in particular four, mounting devices are provided, wherein in each case two mounting devices are arranged on a collecting and / or distribution pipe. In this case, the mounting devices are preferably arranged on the respective end-side sections of the respective collecting and / or distribution pipes.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Verbindung zwischen der Montageeinrichtung und der weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung aus einer Gruppe von Verbindungen ausgewählt, welche Verschrauben, Vernieten, Verlöten, Verschweißen und dergleichen aufweist.In a further preferred embodiment, the connection between the mounting device and the further fluid-flow or fluid-receiving device is selected from a group of compounds comprising screwing, riveting, soldering, welding and the like.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weisen die Montageeinrichtungen Schrägflächen auf, die ein Einschieben in das Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr erleichtern. Allgemein können Montageeinrichtungen einen abgeschrägten oder abgerundeten Endabschnitt aufweisen, der in das Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr eingeschoben wird. Umgekehrt ist es jedoch auch möglich, dass das Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr wenigstens teilweise aufgeweitete Endabschnitte aufweist, um das Einschieben der Montageeinrichtungen zu erleichtern.In a further preferred embodiment, the mounting devices have inclined surfaces, which facilitate insertion into the collecting and / or distribution pipe. Generally, mounting means may include a bevelled or rounded end portion which is inserted into the collection and / or distribution pipe. Conversely, however, it is also possible that the collecting and / or distribution pipe at least partially expanded end portions to facilitate the insertion of the mounting devices.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Verbindung zwischen der Montageeinrichtung und dem Sammelrohr im wesentlichen gas- und/oder flüssigkeitsdicht gegenüber der Umgebung. Dies bedeutet, dass an der Verbindungsstelle von außen kein Gas und/oder Flüssigkeit weder in die Montageeinrichtung noch in das Sammelrohr eindringen kann, noch umgekehrt von dem Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr nach aussen entweichen kann. Daneben ist bevorzugt auch die Montageeinrichtung gegenüber dem Sammelrohr abgedichtet, das heißt, ein gasförmiges oder flüssiges Medium kann auch nicht zwischen der Montageeinrichtung und dem Sammelrohr fließen.In a further preferred embodiment, the connection between the mounting device and the manifold is substantially gas- and / or liquid-tight with respect to the environment. This means that at the connection point from the outside, no gas and / or liquid can neither penetrate into the mounting device nor into the collecting pipe, and vice versa can escape from the collecting and / or distribution pipe to the outside. In addition, the mounting device is preferably sealed against the manifold, that is, a gaseous or liquid medium can not flow between the mounting device and the manifold.

In.einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind zwischen der Montageeinrichtung und dem Sammel- und/oder dem Verteilungsrohr zusätzliche Dichtmittel vorgesehen. Dabei kann es sich beispielsweise um O-Ringe oder dergleichen handeln.In.einer preferred embodiment, additional sealing means are provided between the mounting device and the collecting and / or distribution pipe. These may be, for example, O-rings or the like.

Die Montageeinrichtung umgibt dabei wenigstens ein Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr wenigstens teilweise klammerartig. Bevorzugt steht die Montageeinrichtung auch klammerartig mit der weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung in Eingriff. In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist wenigstens eine Montageeinrichtung wenigstens einen in Längsrichtung des Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohrs über die erste Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme hinausragenden Vorsprung auf. Dabei kann es sich beispielsweise um einen Stift oder Zapfen oder dergleichen handeln, mit welchem die Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme insbesondere, aber nicht ausschließlich, in einem vorgegebenen Bereich der Fahrzeugkarosserie befestigt werden kann.The mounting device surrounds at least one collection and / or distribution tube at least partially in a clip-like manner. Preferably, the mounting device is also in the manner of a clip with the further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid. In a further preferred embodiment, at least one mounting device has at least one protrusion protruding in the longitudinal direction of the collecting and / or distributing pipe via the first device for exchanging heat. This may for example be a pin or pin or the like, with which the device for exchanging heat in particular, but not exclusively, in a predetermined region of the vehicle body can be attached.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist wenigstens eine Montageeinrichtung Aufnahmeeinrichtungen für die weitere von einem Fluid durchströmte bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmende Einrichtung auf, welche wenigstens teilweise ein kreisförmiges Innenprofil aufweisen. Dabei können in dieses Profil Vorsprünge der weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung eingefügt werden.In a further preferred embodiment, at least one mounting device has receiving devices for the further device through which a fluid flows or receives a fluid, which at least partially have a circular inner profile. In this case, projections of the further through-flow of a fluid or a fluid receiving device can be inserted into this profile.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist das kreisförmige Innenprofil Profilierungen auf. Dabei kann es sich beispielsweise um kleine Vorsprünge, Kanten, Gravuren oder dergleichen handeln.In a further preferred embodiment, the circular inner profile has profilings. These may be, for example, small protrusions, edges, engravings or the like.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist die erste Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme eine Rahmeneinrichtung auf. Diese Rahmeneinrichtung dient zur Stabilisierung der ersten Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme. Bevorzugt steht die Rahmeneinrichtung in Verbindung mit wenigstens einer Montageeinrichtung.In a further preferred embodiment, the first device for exchanging heat has a frame device. This frame device serves to stabilize the first device for exchanging heat. The frame device is preferably in connection with at least one mounting device.

Wenigstens eine Montageeinrichtung weist dabei einen Anschlag auf, der ein Verschieben der weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung gegenüber der ersten Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme entlang der Längsrichtung des Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohrs im wesentlichen verhindert. Bevorzugt weisen alle Montageeinrichtungen einen derartigen Anschlag auf.At least one mounting device in this case has a stop which substantially prevents a displacement of the further fluid-flow or fluid-receiving device relative to the first device for exchanging heat along the longitudinal direction of the collecting and / or distribution tube. Preferably, all mounting devices on such a stop.

Die Erfindung ist ferner auf die Verwendung der oben beschriebenen Montageanordnung für die Anbindung eines Kondensator an einem Kühlmittelkühler, insbesondere für ein Kraftfahrzeug, gerichtet. Ferner kann mit der oben beschriebenen Montageanordnung die Anbindung eines Wasserkastens an dem Kühlmittelkühler erfolgen.The invention is further directed to the use of the mounting arrangement described above for the connection of a capacitor to a coolant radiator, in particular for a motor vehicle. Furthermore, with the mounting arrangement described above, the connection of a water tank on the coolant radiator can take place.

Weitere Vorteile und Ausführungsformen der vorliegenden Erfindung ergeben sich aus den angefügten Zeichnung.Further advantages and embodiments of the present invention will become apparent from the attached drawing.

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eine erfindungsgemäße Montageanordnung in einer perspektivischen Ansicht;
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die Anordnung aus Fig. 1 in einer weiteren perspektivischen Ansicht;
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die Anordnung aus Fig. 1 in einer weiteren perspektivischen Ansicht;
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die Anordnung aus Fig. 1 in einer weiteren perspektivischen Ansicht;
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eine Montageeinrichtung einer erfindungsgemäßen Bauanordnung;
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die Montageeinrichtung aus Fig. 5 in einer weiteren perspektivischen Ansicht;
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eine Darstellung zur Veranschaulichung des Zusammenbaus eines Sammelrohrs und einer Montageeinrichtung;
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eine Seitenansicht der Verbindung zwischen einem Sammelrohr und einer Montageeinrichtung;
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eine Draufsicht auf die in Fig. 8b und 8c gezeigte Verbindung;
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eine Verbindung zwischen einem Sammelrohr und einer Montageeinrichtung in einer weiteren Ausführungsform;
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the arrangement Fig. 1 in a further perspective view;
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the arrangement Fig. 1 in a further perspective view;
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the arrangement Fig. 1 in a further perspective view;
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a mounting device of a construction arrangement according to the invention;
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the mounting device Fig. 5 in a further perspective view;
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a schematic representation of a construction arrangement according to the invention;
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a representation for illustrating the assembly of a manifold and a mounting device;
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another side view of in Fig. 8b represented connection;
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a top view of the in Fig. 10a shown connection;
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a further embodiment of a compound according to the invention between a manifold and a mounting device;
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a side view of in Fig. 11a shown illustration;
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a top view of the in Fig. 11a shown connection;
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a further embodiment of the connection according to the invention between a collecting and / or distribution pipe and a mounting device;
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a side view of in Fig. 12a shown connection;
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a top view of the in Fig. 12a shown connection;
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an embodiment of the construction arrangement according to the invention;
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a further embodiment of the construction arrangement according to the invention;
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a further embodiment of the construction arrangement according to the invention;
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a further embodiment of the construction arrangement according to the invention;
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a further embodiment of the construction arrangement according to the invention;
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a further embodiment of the construction arrangement according to the invention;
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a schematic representation of the construction arrangement according to the invention; and
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a further schematic representation of a construction arrangement according to the invention.

In Fig. 1 ist eine erfindungsgemäße Montageanordnung 1 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung dargestellt. Dabei bezieht sich das Bezugszeichen 3 auf ein erstes und das Bezugszeichen 3' auf ein zweites Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr. Das Bezugszeichen 5 kennzeichnet die Fläche, in der die einzelnen (nicht gezeigten) Durchflusseinrichtungen angeordnet sind. Dabei sind die Durchflusseinrichtungen entlang der Breite b angeordnet. Die Bezugszeichen 4a, 4b, 4c und 4d beziehen sich auf eine linke obere, eine rechte obere, eine linke untere sowie eine rechte untere Montageeinrichtung. Dabei weisen in dieser Ausführungsform die einzelnen Montageeinrichtungen Vorsprünge 13 auf, die sich entlang der Richtung b seitlich aus der Vorrichtung 1 heraus erstrecken. Das Bezugszeichen 11 kennzeichnet eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung zur Aufnahme einer weiteren (nicht gezeigten) von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung. Das Bezugszeichen 7 kennzeichnet eine Rahmeneinrichtung.In Fig. 1 a mounting assembly 1 according to the invention is shown in a perspective view. In this case, the reference numeral 3 refers to a first and the reference numeral 3 'to a second collection and / or distribution pipe. The reference numeral 5 indicates the area in which the individual flow means (not shown) are arranged. The flow devices are arranged along the width b. The reference numerals 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d refer to a left upper, a right upper, a left lower and a right lower mounting means. In this embodiment, in this embodiment, the individual mounting devices have projections 13 which extend laterally out of the device 1 along the direction b. The reference numeral 11 denotes a receiving device for receiving a further (not shown) flowed through by a fluid or a fluid receiving device. Reference numeral 7 denotes a frame device.

Fig. 2 zeigt eine Montageanordnung aus Fig. 1 in einer weiteren perspektivischen Darstellung. Dabei kennzeichnet das Bezugszeichen 9 einen Zu- bzw. Abfluss, um ein Kältemittel in die Vorrichtung einzuleiten, bzw. aus ihr abzuführen. Fig. 2 shows a mounting arrangement Fig. 1 in a further perspective view. In this case, the reference numeral 9 designates an inflow or outflow in order to introduce a refrigerant into the device, or to discharge it from it.

Fig. 3 zeigte eine weitere Schrägansicht der in Fig. 1 gezeigten Montageanordnung.. Fig. 3 showed a further oblique view of the in Fig. 1 shown mounting arrangement ..

Dabei kennzeichnet das Bezugszeichen 11 eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung für die Aufnahme einer weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung und das Bezugszeichen 15 einen Anschlag mit dessen Hilfe ein seitliches Verschieben einer (nicht gezeigten) weiteren Vorrichtung gegenüber der Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme entlang der Längsrichtung der Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohre verhindert werden soll.In this case, the reference numeral 11 denotes a receiving device for receiving a further fluid-flow or a fluid receiving device and the reference numeral 15 a stop with the aid of a lateral displacement of a (not shown) further device relative to the device for exchanging heat along the Longitudinal direction of the collection and / or distribution pipes to be prevented.

In Fig. 4 ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung in einer weiteren perspektivischen Darstellung gezeigt. Dabei ist erkennbar, dass die beiden Montage= einrichtungen 4a und 4c die Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohre 3 in einem geringeren Bereich entlang der Längsrichtung b überdecken, als das bei der Montageeinrichtung 4b und 4d der Fall ist. Die einzelnen die Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohre 3 überdeckenden Bereiche können jedoch auch hiervon abweichend gewählt werden. Auch ist es möglich, die Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 11 in anderen Bereichen an den Montageeinrichtungen 4b entlang der Längsrichtung b anzuordnen.In Fig. 4 the device according to the invention is shown in a further perspective view. It can be seen that the two assembly = devices 4a and 4c cover the collecting and / or distribution pipes 3 in a smaller area along the longitudinal direction b than is the case with the mounting device 4b and 4d. However, the individual regions covering the collection and / or distribution pipes 3 can also be chosen differently. It is also possible to arrange the receiving devices 11 in other areas on the mounting devices 4b along the longitudinal direction b.

Fig. 5 zeigt eine vergrößerte Ansicht einer Montageeinrichtung eine erfindungsgemäße Montageanordnung. Dabei kennzeichnet das Bezugszeichen 15 wiederum einen Anschlag, der in Form einer Scheibe ausgebildet ist, um ein seitliches Verschieben einer weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung gegenüber dem Sammelrohr zu verhindern. Das Bezugszeichen 13 kennzeichnet einen Vorsprung, der aus der Montageeinrichtung 4c herausragt. Dieser Vorsprung weist einen konusförmigen Endbereich 17 auf, der beispielsweise ein Einführen in eine Aufnahme erleichtert. Die Montageeinrichtung weist einen Bereich 18 auf, der über das Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr geschoben werden kann, sowie einen geweiteten Bereich 18a, der beispielsweise dazu verwendet werden kann, um über eine Rahmeneinrichtung geschoben zu werden. Fig. 5 shows an enlarged view of a mounting device a mounting arrangement according to the invention. In this case, the reference numeral 15 again denotes a stop which is designed in the form of a disc in order to prevent a lateral displacement of a further device through which a fluid flows through or receives a fluid relative to the collecting tube. The reference numeral 13 denotes a projection protruding from the mounting device 4c. This projection has a cone-shaped end portion 17, which facilitates, for example, insertion into a receptacle. The mounting means comprises a portion 18 which can be slid over the collection and / or distribution tube and a widened portion 18a which can be used, for example, to be slid over a frame means.

Fig. 6 zeigt die Montageeinrichtung in einer weiteren Ausführungsform. Die Aufnahme 11 kann in ihrem Umfang Profilierungen 16 aufweisen, um für eine verbesserte Klemmwirkung bzw. einen verbesserten Reibungskontakt mit einer (nicht gezeigten) einzusetzenden weiteren Vorrichtung zu erreichen. Fig. 6 shows the mounting device in a further embodiment. The receptacle 11 may have profilings 16 in its circumference in order to achieve an improved clamping effect or an improved frictional contact with a further device (not shown) to be used.

Fig. 7 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Montageanordnung. Das Bezugszeichen 3 bezieht sich auf das Sammelrohr, das Bezugszeichen 5 auf die durch die Durchflusseinrichtungen aufgespannte Fläche. Bezugszeichen 3a bezieht sich auf einen Abschnitt des Sammelrohrs, der in Längsrichtung des Sammelrohrs endseitig über die durch die Durchflusseinrichtungen aufgespannte Fläche hinausragt. Das Bezugszeichen 25 kennzeichnet eine weitere von einem Fluid durchströmte bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmende Einrichtung, die eine (nicht gezeigte) Montageeinrichtung mit der Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme in Verbindung steht. Fig. 7 shows a schematic representation of a mounting arrangement according to the invention. The reference numeral 3 refers to the manifold, the reference numeral 5 to the area spanned by the flow devices surface. Reference numeral 3a refers to a portion of the collecting tube, which protrudes in the longitudinal direction of the collecting tube end over the area spanned by the flow-through means. The reference numeral 25 designates another fluid-carrying device which communicates a mounting device (not shown) with the heat exchanging device.

Figuren 8a, 8b, 8c und 8d zeigen eine erfindungsgemäße Montageeinrichtung, das heißt die Verbindung zwischen dem Sammelrohr und der Montageeinrichtung in einer ersten Ausführungsform. Dabei ist das Sammelrohr jeweils mit dem Bezugszeichen 3 versehen und die Montageeinrichtung mit dem Bezugszeichen 24. In dieser Ausführungsform wird die Montageeinrichtung 24 in das Sammelrohr eingeschoben. Figures 8a, 8b, 8c and 8d show a mounting device according to the invention, that is, the connection between the manifold and the mounting device in a first embodiment. In this case, the manifold is provided in each case with the reference numeral 3 and the mounting means with the reference numeral 24. In this embodiment, the mounting device 24 is inserted into the manifold.

Das Bezugszeichen 26 kennzeichnet die Vorrichtung, die mit der ersten Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme verbunden werden soll, wie beispielsweise hier einen Wasserkasten.Reference numeral 26 denotes the device to be connected to the first heat exchange device, such as a water box.

Fig. 9a, 9b und 9c zeigen eine Montageanordnung in einer weiteren Ausführungsform. Im Gegensatz zu der in Fig. 8 gezeigten Ausführungsform wird hier die Montageeinrichtung nicht in das Sammelrohr eingeführt, sondern umgreift klammerartig das Sammelrohr 3, was schematisch durch die beiden Klammerelemente 24 zum Ausdruck gebracht ist. Das Bezugszeichen 25 kennzeichnet wieder diejenige Vorrichtung, die mit der ersten Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme verbunden werden soll, wie hier beispielsweise einen Wasserkasten. Fig. 9a, 9b and 9c show a mounting arrangement in a further embodiment. Unlike the in Fig. 8 embodiment shown, the mounting device is not introduced into the manifold, but surrounds the collection tube 3 like a clamp, which is schematically expressed by the two clip elements 24 expressed. The reference numeral 25 designates again that device which is to be connected to the first device for exchanging heat, as here for example a water tank.

Figuren 10a, 10b, 10c zeigen eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Montageanordnung. Dabei wird ein Abschnitt der Montageeinrichtung 24 in das Sammelrohr 3 eingeschoben und ein weiterer Bestandteil mit einer weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung 25, wie in Fig. 10c gezeigt, klammerartig verbunden. Dabei kann es sich beispielsweise um eine Clipsverbindung oder dergleichen handeln. Figures 10a, 10b, 10c show a further embodiment of a mounting arrangement according to the invention. In this case, a portion of the mounting device 24 is inserted into the manifold 3 and another component with a further flowed through by a fluid or a fluid receiving institution 25, as in Fig. 10c shown, connected like a clip. This may be, for example, a clip connection or the like.

Figuren 11a, 11 b, 11c zeigen eine weitere Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Montageanordnung. Dabei wird die Montageeinrichtung 24 auf den Außenumfang des Sammelrohrs 3 aufgesetzt. Bevorzugt reicht zu diesem Zweck das Sammelrohr 3 entlang seiner Längsrichtung über die Durchflusseinrichtungen aufgespannte Breite hinaus. Figures 11a, 11b, 11c show a further embodiment of the mounting arrangement according to the invention. In this case, the mounting device 24 is placed on the outer circumference of the manifold 3. For this purpose, the collecting tube 3 preferably extends along its longitudinal direction beyond the widths spanned by the throughflow devices.

Figuren 12a bis 12c zeigen eine weitere Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Montageanordnung. Dabei ist das Sammelrohr 3 wenigstens teilweise wieder klammerartig von der Montageeinrichtung 24 umgeben. FIGS. 12a to 12c show a further embodiment of the mounting arrangement according to the invention. Here, the manifold 3 is at least partially surrounded again like a clip by the mounting device 24.

Fig. 13 zeigt eine Detaildarstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Montageanordnung. Dabei bezieht sich das Bezugszeichen 30 auf eine Durchflusseinrichtung und das Bezugszeichen 31 auf zwischen den Durchflusseinrichtungen angeordnete Wellrippen. Das Sammel- und/oder Verteilungsrohr 3 ist nur in einem Ausschnitt erkennbar. Man erkennt, dass sich die Verbindungseinrichtung 4 in der Figur nach rechts über das Sammelrohr hinaus erstreckt, so auch über die Breite b, welche von den einzelnen Durchflusseinrichtungen 30 eingenommen wird, hinaus. Fig. 13 shows a detailed representation of a mounting arrangement according to the invention. In this case, the reference numeral 30 refers to a flow device and the reference numeral 31 to corrugated ribs arranged between the flow devices. The collection and / or distribution pipe 3 can only be seen in a section. It can be seen that the connecting device 4 extends in the figure to the right beyond the collecting pipe, so also over the width b, which is occupied by the individual flow devices 30 out.

Fig. 14 zeigt eine weitere Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Montageanordnung. Dabei wird ein weiteres Verbindungselement 4' verwendet, das mit der Montageeinrichtung 4 in Verbindung steht und mit welchem eine weitere von einem Fluid durchströmte bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmende Einrichtung 25 verbunden werden kann. Fig. 14 shows a further view of a mounting arrangement according to the invention. In this case, a further connecting element 4 'is used, which is in communication with the mounting device 4 and with which a further fluid-flow or fluid-receiving device 25 can be connected.

Fig. 15 bis 18 zeigen eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Montageeinrichtung. Dabei zeigen die Figuren 15 und 17 jeweils die erste Vorrichtung zum Austausch von Wärme mit einer Montageeinrichtung 4. In Figuren 16 und 18 sind an die jeweilige Montageeinrichtung 4 weitere Montageelemente 4' angebracht. 15 to 18 show a further embodiment of a mounting device according to the invention. The show FIGS. 15 and 17 in each case the first device for exchanging heat with a mounting device 4 FIGS. 16 and 18 4 further mounting elements 4 'are attached to the respective mounting device.

Fig. 19 und 20 zeigen in einer teilweise schematischen Ansicht eine erfindungsgemäße Montageanordnung. Dabei bezieht sich das Bezugszeichen 3 wieder auf das Sammelrohr und das Bezugszeichen 5 auf die Vielzahl von Durchflusseinrichtungen. Das Bezugszeichen 7 kennzeichnet eine Rahmeneinrichtung. Schematisch eingezeichnet wurde eine Montageeinrichtung 4, die in diesem Fall auf die Endseiten des Sammelrohrs 3 aufgeschoben bzw. in diese eingeschoben wird. Das Bezugszeichen 25 kennzeichnet einen Teil einer weiteren von einem Fluid durchströmten bzw. ein Fluid aufnehmenden Einrichtung. FIGS. 19 and 20 show in a partially schematic view of a mounting arrangement according to the invention. In this case, the reference numeral 3 again refers to the manifold and the reference numeral 5 to the plurality of flow devices. Reference numeral 7 denotes a frame device. Schematically drawn was a mounting device 4, which is pushed in this case on the end sides of the manifold 3 and inserted into this. The reference numeral 25 denotes a part of another device through which a fluid flows through or receives a fluid.

Claims (23)

  1. A mounting assembly (1) for a heat exchanger device, in particular for motor vehicles, and a further device which can be connected thereto through which a fluid flows or which receives a fluid, in particular a heat exchanger or similar device, having
    - a plurality of flow devices of a predetermined length which are positioned essentially parallel to one another along a predetermined width and each have at least two connecting sections at their ends,
    - at least two collection and/or distribution pipes (3, 3') of predetermined length which are positioned at the connecting sections at the ends of the flow devices in such a manner that a medium is able to flow between the flow devices and the collection and/or distribution pipes (3, 3'), at least one mounting device for the further device through which a fluid flows or which receives a fluid being positioned at at least one collection and/or distribution pipe,
    at least one mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) having at least one section which encompasses at least one section of at least one collection and/or distribution pipe (3, 3'), four mounting devices (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) being provided, two mounting devices (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) being positioned on a collection and/or distribution pipe and the mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) at least partially encompassing a collection and/or distribution pipe (3, 3') in the manner of a clamp,
    characterised in that
    at least one mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) has a stop which essentially prevents displacement of the further heat exchanger device in relation to the first heat exchanger device along the length of the collection and/or distribution pipe.
  2. A mounting assembly in accordance with claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the length of at least one collection and/or distribution pipe (3, 3') is greater than the predetermined width in which the plurality of the flow devices is positioned.
  3. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) is formed in one piece with the further device through which a fluid flows or which receives a fluid.
  4. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    at least one mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) has a section which projects into at least one collection and/or distribution pipe (3, 3').
  5. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    at least one collection and/or distribution pipe (3, 3') has a cross-section which is selected from a group of cross-sections which includes circular, elliptical, polygonal, particularly but not exclusively rectangular and similar cross sections.
  6. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the at least one mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) is mounted on at least one collection and/or distribution pipe by means of a connecting device.
  7. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) is made at least partially from a material from a group of materials including plastics such as PVC, PE, natural and/or synthetic plastics, composite materials, metal and metal alloys, combinations hereof and similar materials.
  8. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the dimensions of the first heat exchanger device correspond essentially to a device through which a fluid flows or which receives a fluid.
  9. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the first heat exchanger device is smaller that the further device through which a fluid flows or which receives a fluid.
  10. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) is connected by means of a snap-in locking device at least to the collection and/or distribution pipe and/or to the further device through which a fluid flows or which receives a fluid.
  11. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) for the further device through which a fluid flows or which receives a fluid is made at least partially using a spraying technique.
  12. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the connection between the mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) and the further device through which a fluid flows or which receives a fluid is selected from a group of force-fit, form-fit and bonded connections which includes screwed, riveted, soldered, welded and other similar connections.
  13. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) has at least angled surfaces which facilitate its insertion into the collection and/or distribution pipe.
  14. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the connection between the mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) and the collection pipe is essentially gas- and/or fluid-proof at least in relation to the surrounding environment.
  15. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    provided between the mounting device and the collection and/or distribution pipe are additional sealing means.
  16. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) is engaged with the further heat exchanger device in the manner of a clamp.
  17. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    at least one mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) has at least one projection which projects beyond the first heat exchanger device along the length of the collection and/or distribution pipe.
  18. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    at least one mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) has receiving devices for the further device through which a fluid flows or which receives a fluid and which has an at least partially circular inner profile.
  19. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the circular inner profile has profiled sections.
  20. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the first heat exchanger device has a frame device.
  21. A mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the frame device is connected to at least one mounting device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d).
  22. The use of the mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims for connecting a condenser to a coolant cooler, in particular for a motor vehicle.
  23. The use of the mounting assembly in accordance with at least one of the preceding claims for connecting a radiator tank to a coolant cooler, in particular.
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