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EP2296432B1
EP2296432B1 EP09290702.1A EP09290702A EP2296432B1 EP 2296432 B1 EP2296432 B1 EP 2296432B1 EP 09290702 A EP09290702 A EP 09290702A EP 2296432 B1 EP2296432 B1 EP 2296432B1
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B3/00Ohmic-resistance heating
    • H05B3/40Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes
    • H05B3/42Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes non-flexible
    • H05B3/48Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes non-flexible heating conductor embedded in insulating material
    • H05B3/50Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes non-flexible heating conductor embedded in insulating material heating conductor arranged in metal tubes, the radiating surface having heat-conducting fins
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24HFLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H3/00Air heaters
    • F24H3/02Air heaters with forced circulation
    • F24H3/04Air heaters with forced circulation the air being in direct contact with the heating medium, e.g. electric heating element
    • F24H3/0405Air heaters with forced circulation the air being in direct contact with the heating medium, e.g. electric heating element using electric energy supply, e.g. the heating medium being a resistive element; Heating by direct contact, i.e. with resistive elements, electrodes and fins being bonded together without additional element in-between
    • F24H3/0429For vehicles
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24HFLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H3/00Air heaters
    • F24H3/02Air heaters with forced circulation
    • F24H3/06Air heaters with forced circulation the air being kept separate from the heating medium, e.g. using forced circulation of air over radiators
    • F24H3/08Air heaters with forced circulation the air being kept separate from the heating medium, e.g. using forced circulation of air over radiators by tubes
    • F24H3/081Air heaters with forced circulation the air being kept separate from the heating medium, e.g. using forced circulation of air over radiators by tubes using electric energy supply
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24HFLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H9/00Details
    • F24H9/18Arrangement or mounting of grates or heating means
    • F24H9/1854Arrangement or mounting of grates or heating means for air heaters
    • F24H9/1863Arrangement or mounting of electric heating means
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24HFLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H9/00Details
    • F24H9/18Arrangement or mounting of grates or heating means
    • F24H9/1854Arrangement or mounting of grates or heating means for air heaters
    • F24H9/1863Arrangement or mounting of electric heating means
    • F24H9/1872PTC

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  • the invention relates to a heat exchanger according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a PTC element Positive Temperature Coefficient
  • This ceramic thermistor is a very strong temperature-dependent semiconductor resistor. This means that with increasing temperature the resistance of the ceramic element increases very much. This raises regardless of the boundary conditions - such. B. applied voltage, nominal resistance, air flow above the PTC element - a very uniform surface temperature at the PTC element, which has the advantage that overheating is prevented, as z. B. could occur at a normal heat-emitting heating wire, since regardless of the boundary conditions always the same resistance and thus electrical heating power is introduced.
  • Electric heaters usually use a plurality of PTC elements, which are accommodated in at least two contact plates arranged on both sides or are pressed or glued in it.
  • the heating elements are supplied by the battery systems of the motor vehicles, which have a high voltage, these high voltages can cause safety problems, and it is necessary to electrically isolate the individual heating elements.
  • a receiving device for ceramic heating elements which consists of a frame made of plastic or of a polymer ceramic or ceramic, so that the frame is electrically insulating.
  • the frame has along its length parallel longitudinal webs, which have inwardly directed longitudinal grooves.
  • the longitudinal webs are connected by spaced longitudinally arranged transverse webs.
  • the heater is inserted into the recesses between the longitudinal and transverse webs.
  • the EP 1 916 873 A1 discloses a heat-generating element for an electric heater, in which the PTC elements are surrounded by a housing, which is formed from shell elements which abut each other and must be sealed by means of a sealing strip. This makes the assembly susceptible to leaks, which can cause problems with high voltages applied.
  • the DE 32 08 802 A1 discloses an electric heater for heated appliances, wherein the provided heating plates are placed in strips of insulating material with recesses. This causes a high assembly cost, because the strip of insulating material must be stamped to the dimensions of the heating platens and the heating plates must then be inserted into the recesses.
  • a heat exchanger in particular an electric heater for a motor vehicle, having at least one heating element, which has at least one PTC element and at least one first contact plate and a second contact plate, wherein the at least one PTC element between the at least one first contact plate and the at least one second contact plate is fixed, wherein the at least one heating element is arranged completely in an electrically insulating plastic frame, wherein the at least one PTC element between the at least one first contact plate and the at least one second contact plate is fixed by gluing, the electrically insulating plastic frame is designed as a rectangular hollow profile and the electrically insulating plastic frame, in particular a plurality of electrically insulating plastic frame, is fixed in a housing frame of the heat exchanger.
  • This configuration provides a solution for electrically insulating the heating elements, which requires neither multiple nor additional parts.
  • a significant simplification of the isolation is achieved according to the invention, whereby the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
  • the at least one PTC element is fixed by gluing between the at least one first contact sheet and the at least one second contact sheet.
  • the fixation by gluing makes additional elements, such as holding frames and the like superfluous.
  • the at least one first contact plate and the at least one second contact plate each have a connector.
  • the electrically insulating plastic frame is arranged between two rib elements.
  • each of the two rib members respectively extends on one of two longitudinal sides of the electrically insulating plastic frame
  • the electrically insulating plastic frame is designed as a rectangular hollow profile.
  • the electrically insulating plastic frame has a length which substantially corresponds to the length of the at least one heating element.
  • the electrically insulating plastic frame has a width which substantially corresponds to the width of the at least one heating element.
  • the electrically insulating plastic frame has a height which substantially corresponds to the height of the at least one heating element.
  • the electrically insulating plastic frame has a height which substantially corresponds to the height of the at least one heating element.
  • the two rib elements respectively belong to a rib block, which in each case has two rib elements and a sheet metal element arranged between the two rib elements.
  • each rib block is provided at its opposite outer surfaces, which are opposite the longitudinal sides of the electrically insulating plastic frame, with a further plate-like sheet metal element.
  • the rib block has exactly one rib element, wherein a further plate-like sheet metal element is arranged on its opposite outer surfaces, which lie opposite the longitudinal sides of the electrically insulating plastic frame.
  • these sheet metal elements can also be omitted, so that the rib block directly adjoins the plastic frame.
  • each rib member is formed as a corrugated fin member.
  • each rib block is bonded to the respective rib members of the rib block. This also provides a simple and inexpensive solution for fixing or mounting a ribbed block assembly.
  • a plurality of rib blocks and a plurality of heating elements arranged in the electrically insulating plastic frame are provided in the heat exchanger.
  • the electrically insulating plastic frame in particular a plurality of electrically insulating plastic frame, is fixed in a housing frame of the heat exchanger. It is also possible according to yet another preferred embodiment, the plurality of electrically insulating plastic frame integrally or integrally formed with the housing frame of the heat exchanger.
  • Fig.1 shows a front view of the items of a heating element 1 according to the prior art.
  • the heating element 1 consists of a plate-shaped first contact plate 2 and a plate-shaped second contact plate 3, which run parallel and together form a frame. Between the first contact plate 2 and the second contact plate 3, a plurality of PTC elements 4, here 7 pieces, arranged, which are isolated by a sealing profile 5 and secured against slipping.
  • the sealing profile 5 is as an endless profile made of silicone, cut to the length of the heating element 1, and stamped with apertures 6 in which the PTC elements 4 are positioned and kept at a distance.
  • Fig. 2 shows a lower portion of a heat exchanger 7 in perspective view according to an embodiment.
  • the heat exchanger 7 comprises a housing frame 8 in which four rib blocks 9 are accommodated, each with arranged between two rib blocks 9 electrically insulating plastic frame 10.
  • the electrically insulating plastic frame 10 are formed as separate components and each fixed to the housing frame 8
  • Each electrically insulating plastic frame 10 is formed as a rectangular hollow profile and thus forms a receptacle for each heating element 1, which substantially the dimensions of the plastic frame 10 corresponds or is slightly smaller.
  • each of the first and second contact sheets 2, 3 has a connector 12 for connecting the first and second contact sheets 2, 3 and the associated PTC elements 4 to a power supply via cables or bus bars connectable thereto (not shown) ,
  • Fig. 3 shows a rib block 9, which consists of two rib elements 13, 13 ', which are formed as corrugated ribs, and of three plate-shaped sheet metal elements 14.
  • One of the three sheet metal elements 14 is arranged between the two rib elements 13, 13 'and in each case a further one is arranged on the respective outer surface of the rib elements 13, 13'.
  • the fixing of the sheet metal elements 14 to the rib elements 13, 13 ' also takes place by gluing by means of a good thermal conductivity adhesive.
  • Fig. 4 shows a lower portion of a heat exchanger 7 in a perspective view according to an embodiment, wherein the heat exchanger 7 has three electrically insulating plastic frame 10, in each of which a heating element 1 is completely accommodated, so that only the respective connectors 12 protrude from the electrically insulating plastic frame 10.
  • Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of a heat exchanger 7 according to an embodiment, wherein the heating elements 1 in the respective electrically insulating plastic frame 10, which are formed in the embodiment integral with the housing frame 8, are added.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Wärmeübertrager gemäß dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1.The invention relates to a heat exchanger according to the preamble of claim 1.

Um den Innenraum eines Kraftfahrzeugs aufzuwärmen, ist es meist in der Startphase oder bei geringen Außentemperaturen notwendig, zuzuheizen, da die heutzutage eingesetzten verbrauchsoptimierten Fahrzeuge oder auch insbesondere Elektro- und Hybridfahrzeuge, nicht ausreichend Abwärme produzieren, um einen Fahrzeuginnenraum zu heizen. Hierzu müssen zusätzlich elektrische Zuheizer eingesetzt werden, die kostengünstig, spontan spürbar - das heißt, die elektrische Leistung wird sofort in Wärme umgesetzt - und platzsparend sind.In order to warm up the interior of a motor vehicle, it is usually necessary in the starting phase or at low outside temperatures to heat up, since the consumption-optimized vehicles or especially electric and hybrid vehicles used today do not produce enough waste heat to heat a vehicle interior. For this purpose, additional electrical heaters must be used, the cost-effective, spontaneously noticeable - that is, the electrical power is immediately converted into heat - and save space.

Bei diesen elektrischen Zuheizern erfolgt die Umwandlung von elektrischer Energie aus dem Bordnetz des Fahrzeugs in Wärme in der Regel in einem PTC-Element (Positive Temperature Coefficient). Dieser Kaltleiter aus Keramik ist ein sehr stark temperaturabhängiger Halbleiterwiderstand. Das heißt, dass mit zunehmender Temperatur der Widerstand des Keramik-Elements sehr stark zunimmt. Dadurch stellt sich unabhängig von den Randbedingungen - wie z. B. angelegte Spannung, Nominalwiderstand, Luftmenge über dem PTC-Element - eine sehr gleichmäßige Oberflächentemperatur am PTC-Element ein, welches den Vorteil hat, dass eine Überhitzung verhindert wird, wie sie z. B. bei einem normalen Wärme abgebenden Heizdraht auftreten könnte, da hier unabhängig von den Randbedingungen immer der gleiche Widerstand und dadurch elektrische Heizleistung eingebracht wird.In these electric auxiliary heaters, the conversion of electrical energy from the electrical system of the vehicle into heat usually takes place in a PTC element ( Positive Temperature Coefficient ) . This ceramic thermistor is a very strong temperature-dependent semiconductor resistor. This means that with increasing temperature the resistance of the ceramic element increases very much. This raises regardless of the boundary conditions - such. B. applied voltage, nominal resistance, air flow above the PTC element - a very uniform surface temperature at the PTC element, which has the advantage that overheating is prevented, as z. B. could occur at a normal heat-emitting heating wire, since regardless of the boundary conditions always the same resistance and thus electrical heating power is introduced.

Elektrische Zuheizer setzen in der Regel eine Vielzahl von PTC-Elementen ein, die in zumindest zwei beidseitig angeordneten Kontaktblechen aufgenommen bzw. darin verpresst oder verklebt sind. Da jedoch die Heizelemente von den Batteriesystemen der Kraftfahrzeuge, welche eine hohe Spannung aufweisen, versorgt werden, können diese hohen Spannungen Sicherheitsprobleme verursachen, und es ist erforderlich die einzelnen Heizelemente elektrisch zu isolieren.Electric heaters usually use a plurality of PTC elements, which are accommodated in at least two contact plates arranged on both sides or are pressed or glued in it. However, since the heating elements are supplied by the battery systems of the motor vehicles, which have a high voltage, these high voltages can cause safety problems, and it is necessary to electrically isolate the individual heating elements.

Zur elektrischen Isolierung ist es im Stand der Technik bekannt, beispielsweise ein leiterförmiges Dichtprofil einzusetzen, welches den Abstand zwischen den Kontaktblechen und den einzelnen PTC-Elementen der Heizelemente abdichtet.For electrical insulation, it is known in the art, for example, to use a ladder-shaped sealing profile, which seals the distance between the contact plates and the individual PTC elements of the heating elements.

In DE 103 33 451 A1 ist eine Aufnahmevorrichtung für Keramik-Heizelemente beschrieben, welche einen Rahmen aus Kunststoff oder aus einer Polymerkeramik oder Keramik besteht, so dass der Rahmen elektrisch isolierend ist. Der Rahmen weist über seine Länge parallel verlaufende Längsstege auf, die nach innen hin gerichtete Längsnuten aufweisen. Die Längsstege sind durch mit Abstand in Längsrichtung angeordneten Querstegen verbunden. Die Heizvorrichtung wird in die Ausnehmungen zwischen den Längs- und Querstegen eingelegt.In DE 103 33 451 A1 a receiving device for ceramic heating elements is described which consists of a frame made of plastic or of a polymer ceramic or ceramic, so that the frame is electrically insulating. The frame has along its length parallel longitudinal webs, which have inwardly directed longitudinal grooves. The longitudinal webs are connected by spaced longitudinally arranged transverse webs. The heater is inserted into the recesses between the longitudinal and transverse webs.

Die EP 1 916 873 A1 offenbart ein wärmeerzeugendes Element für eine elektrische Heizvorrichtung, bei welcher die PTC-Elemente von einem Gehäuse umgeben sind, welches aus Schalenelementen gebildet ist, die aneinander anliegen und mittels eines Dichtstreifens abgedichtet werden müssen. Dies macht die Anordnung anfällig für Undichtigkeiten, was bei angelegten hohen Spannungen zu Problemen führen kann. Die DE 32 08 802 A1 offenbart eine elektrische Heizvorrichtung für beheizte Apparate, wobei die vorgesehenen Heizplättchen in Isolierstoffstreifen mit Ausnehmungen platziert sind. Dies ruft einen hohen Montageaufwand hervor, weil der Isolierstoffstreifen auf die Maße der Heizplättchen ausgestanzt werden muss und die Heizplättchen dann in die Ausnehmungen eingesetzt werden müssen.The EP 1 916 873 A1 discloses a heat-generating element for an electric heater, in which the PTC elements are surrounded by a housing, which is formed from shell elements which abut each other and must be sealed by means of a sealing strip. This makes the assembly susceptible to leaks, which can cause problems with high voltages applied. The DE 32 08 802 A1 discloses an electric heater for heated appliances, wherein the provided heating plates are placed in strips of insulating material with recesses. This causes a high assembly cost, because the strip of insulating material must be stamped to the dimensions of the heating platens and the heating plates must then be inserted into the recesses.

Die oben beschriebenen Lösungen dichten jedoch nur teilweise, d. h. nicht bis zum elektrischen Versorgungspunkt, die stromführenden Teile des Heizelements ab.However, the solutions described above only partially seal, i. H. not to the electrical supply point, the current-carrying parts of the heating element from.

Daher ist es die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine effektive und einfache Isolierung der verklebten Heizelemente in einem Wärmeübertrager vorzusehen.Therefore, it is the object of the present invention to provide an effective and simple insulation of the bonded heating elements in a heat exchanger.

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung wird durch einen Wärmeübertrager mit den Merkmalen gemäß Anspruch 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der vorliegenden Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen definiert.The object of the present invention is achieved by a heat exchanger with the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the present invention are defined in the subclaims.

Erfindungsgemäß wird ein Wärmeübertrager geschaffen, insbesondere ein elektrischer Zuheizer für ein Kraftfahrzeug, mit zumindest einem Heizelement, welches zumindest ein PTC-Element und zumindest ein erstes Kontaktblech und ein zweites Kontaktblech aufweist, wobei das zumindest eine PTC-Element zwischen dem zumindest einen ersten Kontaktblech und dem zumindest einen zweiten Kontaktblech fixiert ist, wobei das zumindest eine Heizelement vollständig in einem elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmen angeordnet ist, wobei das zumindest eine PTC-Element zwischen dem zumindest einen ersten Kontaktblech und dem zumindest einen zweiten Kontaktblech mittels Kleben fixiert ist, der elektrisch isolierende Kunststoffrahmen als rechteckiges Hohlprofil ausgebildet ist und der elektrisch isolierende Kunststoffrahmen, insbesondere eine Vielzahl von elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmen, in einem Gehäuserahmen des Wärmeübertragers fixiert ist. Diese Konfiguration bietet eine Lösung zur elektrischen Isolierung der Heizelemente, welche weder mehrere noch zusätzliche Teile erfordert. Somit wird gemäß der Erfindung eine deutliche Vereinfachung der Isolierung erzielt, wodurch auch die Herstellungskosten reduziert werden können.According to the invention, a heat exchanger is provided, in particular an electric heater for a motor vehicle, having at least one heating element, which has at least one PTC element and at least one first contact plate and a second contact plate, wherein the at least one PTC element between the at least one first contact plate and the at least one second contact plate is fixed, wherein the at least one heating element is arranged completely in an electrically insulating plastic frame, wherein the at least one PTC element between the at least one first contact plate and the at least one second contact plate is fixed by gluing, the electrically insulating plastic frame is designed as a rectangular hollow profile and the electrically insulating plastic frame, in particular a plurality of electrically insulating plastic frame, is fixed in a housing frame of the heat exchanger. This configuration provides a solution for electrically insulating the heating elements, which requires neither multiple nor additional parts. Thus, a significant simplification of the isolation is achieved according to the invention, whereby the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist das zumindest eine PTC-Element zwischen dem zumindest einen ersten Kontaktblech und dem zumindest einen zweiten Kontaktblech mittels Kleben fixiert. Die Fixierung mittels Kleben macht zusätzliche Elemente, wie Halterahmen und dergleichen überflüssig.According to the invention, the at least one PTC element is fixed by gluing between the at least one first contact sheet and the at least one second contact sheet. The fixation by gluing makes additional elements, such as holding frames and the like superfluous.

Gemäß noch einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist das zumindest eine erste Kontaktblech und das zumindest eine zweite Kontaktblech jeweils einen Konnektor auf.According to yet another preferred embodiment, the at least one first contact plate and the at least one second contact plate each have a connector.

Gemäß noch einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist der elektrisch isolierende Kunststoffrahmen zwischen zwei Rippenelementen angeordnet.According to yet another embodiment, the electrically insulating plastic frame is arranged between two rib elements.

Vorzugsweise erstreckt sich jedes der zwei Rippenelemente jeweilig auf einer von zwei Längsseiten des elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmens,Preferably, each of the two rib members respectively extends on one of two longitudinal sides of the electrically insulating plastic frame,

Gemäß der Erfindung ist der elektrisch isolierende Kunststoffrahmen als rechteckiges Hohlprofil ausgebildet.According to the invention, the electrically insulating plastic frame is designed as a rectangular hollow profile.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist der elektrisch isolierende Kunststoffrahmen eine Länge auf, welche im Wesentlichen der Länge des zumindest einen Heizelements entspricht.According to a further preferred embodiment, the electrically insulating plastic frame has a length which substantially corresponds to the length of the at least one heating element.

Es ist darüber hinaus bevorzugt, wenn der elektrisch isolierende Kunststoffrahmen eine Breite aufweist, welche im Wesentlichen der Breite des zumindest einen Heizelements entspricht.It is furthermore preferred if the electrically insulating plastic frame has a width which substantially corresponds to the width of the at least one heating element.

Noch bevorzugter weist der elektrisch isolierende Kunststoffrahmen eine Höhe auf, welche im Wesentlichen der Höhe des zumindest einen Heizelements entspricht. Durch Ausbilden des elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmens als rechteckiges Hohlprofil, welches im Wesentlichen die Abmessungen des Heizelements aufweist bzw. geringfügig größer als das Heizelement ist, so dass dieses in dem Hohlprofil aufnehmbar ist, wird einerseits eine platzsparende und andererseits eine einfache Lösung zur elektrischen Isolierung der Heizelemente bereitgestellt.More preferably, the electrically insulating plastic frame has a height which substantially corresponds to the height of the at least one heating element. By forming the electrically insulating plastic frame as a rectangular hollow profile, which has substantially the dimensions of the heating element or slightly larger than the heating element is, so that this is accommodated in the hollow profile, on the one hand a space-saving and on the other hand a simple solution for electrical insulation of the heating elements is provided.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform gehören die zwei Rippenelemente jeweilig einem Rippenblock an, welcher jeweils zwei Rippenelemente und ein zwischen den zwei Rippenelementen angeordnetes Blechelement aufweist.According to a further preferred embodiment, the two rib elements respectively belong to a rib block, which in each case has two rib elements and a sheet metal element arranged between the two rib elements.

Gemäß noch einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist jeder Rippenblock an seinen gegenüberliegenden Außenflächen, welche den Längsseiten des elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmens gegenüberliegen, mit einem weiteren plattenartigen Blechelement versehen.According to yet another preferred embodiment, each rib block is provided at its opposite outer surfaces, which are opposite the longitudinal sides of the electrically insulating plastic frame, with a further plate-like sheet metal element.

Gemäß noch einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist der Rippenblock genau ein Rippenelement auf, wobei an seinen gegenüberliegenden Außenflächen, welche den Längsseiten des elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmens gegenüberliegen, ein weiteres plattenartiges Blechelement angeordnet ist. Alternativ können diese Blechelemente auch entfallen, so dass der Rippenblock unmittelbar an den Kunststoffrahmen grenzt.According to yet another preferred embodiment, the rib block has exactly one rib element, wherein a further plate-like sheet metal element is arranged on its opposite outer surfaces, which lie opposite the longitudinal sides of the electrically insulating plastic frame. Alternatively, these sheet metal elements can also be omitted, so that the rib block directly adjoins the plastic frame.

Gemäß noch einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist jedes Rippenelement als Wellrippenelement ausgebildet.According to yet another preferred embodiment, each rib member is formed as a corrugated fin member.

Vorzugsweise sind die Blechelemente eines jeden Rippenblocks mit den jeweiligen Rippenelementen des Rippenblocks verklebt. Dies bietet ebenfalls eine einfache und kostengünstige Lösung zur Fixierung bzw. Montage einer Rippenblock-Baugruppe.Preferably, the sheet members of each rib block are bonded to the respective rib members of the rib block. This also provides a simple and inexpensive solution for fixing or mounting a ribbed block assembly.

Es ist besonders bevorzugt, wenn eine Vielzahl von Rippenblöcken und eine Vielzahl von in dem elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmen angeordneten Heizelementen in dem Wärmeübertrager vorgesehen sind.It is particularly preferred if a plurality of rib blocks and a plurality of heating elements arranged in the electrically insulating plastic frame are provided in the heat exchanger.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist der elektrisch isolierende Kunststoffrahmen, insbesondere eine Vielzahl von elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmen, in einem Gehäuserahmen des Wärmeübertragers fixiert. Es ist auch gemäß noch einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform möglich, die Vielzahl von elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmen einstückig bzw. integral mit dem Gehäuserahmen des Wärmeübertragers auszubilden.According to the invention, the electrically insulating plastic frame, in particular a plurality of electrically insulating plastic frame, is fixed in a housing frame of the heat exchanger. It is also possible according to yet another preferred embodiment, the plurality of electrically insulating plastic frame integrally or integrally formed with the housing frame of the heat exchanger.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung detailliert erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigen:

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eine Vorderansicht der Einzelteile eines Heizelements gemäß dem Stand der Technik;
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eine perspektivische Ansicht eines unteren Abschnitts eines Wärmeübertragers gemäß einer erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform ohne darin montierte Heizelemente;
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einen Rippenblock eines Wärmeübertragers gemäß einer erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform;
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eine perspektivische Ansicht eines unteren Abschnitts eines Wärmeübertragers gemäß einer erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform mit darin montierten Heizelementen;
Fig. 5
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Wärmeübertragers gemäß einer erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform mit abgenommenen Deckelelement;
Fig. 6
eine Vorderansicht des Wärmeübertragers von Fig. 5 mit aufgesetztem Deckelelement.
In the following the invention will be explained in detail by means of an embodiment with reference to the drawing. In the drawing show:
Fig. 1
a front view of the items of a heating element according to the prior art;
Fig. 2
a perspective view of a lower portion of a heat exchanger according to an embodiment of the invention without heating elements mounted therein;
Fig. 3
a rib block of a heat exchanger according to an embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 4
a perspective view of a lower portion of a heat exchanger according to an embodiment of the invention with mounted therein heating elements;
Fig. 5
a perspective view of a heat exchanger according to an embodiment of the invention with removed cover element;
Fig. 6
a front view of the heat exchanger of Fig. 5 with attached cover element.

Fig.1 zeigt eine Vorderansicht der Einzelteile eines Heizelements 1 gemäß dem Stand der Technik. Das Heizelement 1 besteht aus einem plattenförmigen ersten Kontaktblech 2 und einem plattenförmigen zweiten Kontaktblech 3, die parallel verlaufen und zusammen einen Rahmen bilden. Zwischen dem ersten Kontaktblech 2 und dem zweiten Kontaktblech 3 sind eine Vielzahl von PTC-Elementen 4, hier 7 Stück, angeordnet, die durch ein Dichtprofil 5 isoliert und gegen Verrutschen gesichert werden. Das Dichtprofil 5 ist als ein Endlosprofil, welches aus Silikon besteht, hergestellt, welches auf die Länge des Heizelements 1 zugeschnitten ist, und in dem Durchbrechungen 6 eingestanzt sind, in denen die PTC-Elemente 4 positioniert und auf Abstand gehalten sind. Fig.1 shows a front view of the items of a heating element 1 according to the prior art. The heating element 1 consists of a plate-shaped first contact plate 2 and a plate-shaped second contact plate 3, which run parallel and together form a frame. Between the first contact plate 2 and the second contact plate 3, a plurality of PTC elements 4, here 7 pieces, arranged, which are isolated by a sealing profile 5 and secured against slipping. The sealing profile 5 is as an endless profile made of silicone, cut to the length of the heating element 1, and stamped with apertures 6 in which the PTC elements 4 are positioned and kept at a distance.

Fig. 2 zeigt einen unteren Abschnitt eines Wärmeübertragers 7 in perspektivischer Ansicht gemäß einer Ausführungsform. Der Wärmeübertrager 7 umfasst einen Gehäuserahmen 8, in welchem vier Rippenblöcke 9 mit jeweils zwischen zwei Rippenblöcken 9 angeordneten elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmen 10 untergebracht sind. In der hier dargestellten Ausführungsform sind die elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmen 10 als separate Bauteile gebildet und jeweils an dem Gehäuserahmen 8 fixiert Jeder elektrisch isolierende Kunststoffrahmen 10 ist als rechteckiges Hohlprofil ausgebildet und bildet somit eine Aufnahme für jeweils ein Heizelement 1, welches im Wesentlichen den Abmessungen des Kunststoffrahmens 10 entspricht bzw. geringfügig kleiner ist. Wie in der Figur dargestellt ist, wird jeweils ein Heizelement 1 in Pfeilrichtung P in den elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmen 10 eingeführt, so dass es in montiertem Zustand vollständig durch den elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmen 10 umgeben ist bzw. vollständig darin aufgenommen ist. Das Heizelement 1 umfasst in der Ausführungsform drei PTC-Elemente 4, welche sandwichartig zwischen den ersten und zweiten Kontaktblechen 2, 3 angeordnet ist. Zur Fixierung der drei PTC-Elemente 4 zwischen dem ersten Kontaktblech 2 und dem zweiten Kontaktblech 3 sind diese mit den PTC-Elementen 4 verklebt, beispielsweise mittels eines Zwei-Komponenten-Klebers, welcher gut wärmeleitfähig und auch elektrisch leitend ist. An einem Endabschnitt 11 weist jedes der ersten und zweiten Kontaktbleche 2, 3 einen Konnektor 12 zum Verbinden der ersten und zweiten Kontaktbleche 2, 3 bzw. der damit verbundenen PTC-Elemente 4 mit einer Stromversorgung über daran anschließbare Kabel oder Stromschienen (nicht dargestellt) auf. Fig. 2 shows a lower portion of a heat exchanger 7 in perspective view according to an embodiment. The heat exchanger 7 comprises a housing frame 8 in which four rib blocks 9 are accommodated, each with arranged between two rib blocks 9 electrically insulating plastic frame 10. In the embodiment shown here, the electrically insulating plastic frame 10 are formed as separate components and each fixed to the housing frame 8 Each electrically insulating plastic frame 10 is formed as a rectangular hollow profile and thus forms a receptacle for each heating element 1, which substantially the dimensions of the plastic frame 10 corresponds or is slightly smaller. As shown in the figure, in each case a heating element 1 is inserted in the direction of arrow P in the electrically insulating plastic frame 10, so that it is completely surrounded by the electrically insulating plastic frame 10 in the assembled state and is completely received therein. The heating element 1 in the embodiment comprises three PTC elements 4 sandwiched between the first and second contact sheets 2, 3. For fixing the three PTC elements 4 between the first contact plate 2 and the second contact plate 3, these are glued to the PTC elements 4, for example by means of a two-component adhesive, which is highly thermally conductive and electrically conductive. At one end portion 11, each of the first and second contact sheets 2, 3 has a connector 12 for connecting the first and second contact sheets 2, 3 and the associated PTC elements 4 to a power supply via cables or bus bars connectable thereto (not shown) ,

Fig. 3 zeigt einen Rippenblock 9, welcher aus zwei Rippenelementen 13, 13', welche als Wellrippen ausgebildet sind, und aus drei plattenförmigen Blechelementen 14 besteht. Eines der drei Blechelemente 14 ist zwischen den zwei Rippenelementen 13, 13' angeordnet und jeweils ein weiteres ist auf der jeweiligen Außenfläche der Rippenelemente 13, 13' angeordnet. Die Fixierung der Blechelemente 14 an den Rippenelementen 13, 13' erfolgt ebenfalls durch Kleben mittels eines gut wärmeleitfähigen Klebers. Fig. 3 shows a rib block 9, which consists of two rib elements 13, 13 ', which are formed as corrugated ribs, and of three plate-shaped sheet metal elements 14. One of the three sheet metal elements 14 is arranged between the two rib elements 13, 13 'and in each case a further one is arranged on the respective outer surface of the rib elements 13, 13'. The fixing of the sheet metal elements 14 to the rib elements 13, 13 'also takes place by gluing by means of a good thermal conductivity adhesive.

Fig. 4 zeigt einen unteren Abschnitt eines Wärmeübertragers 7 in perspektivischer Ansicht gemäß einer Ausführungsform, wobei der Wärmeübertrager 7 drei elektrisch isolierende Kunststoffrahmen 10 aufweist, in welchen jeweils ein Heizelement 1 vollständig aufgenommen ist, so dass lediglich die jeweiligen Konnektoren 12 aus dem elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmen 10 abragen. Fig. 4 shows a lower portion of a heat exchanger 7 in a perspective view according to an embodiment, wherein the heat exchanger 7 has three electrically insulating plastic frame 10, in each of which a heating element 1 is completely accommodated, so that only the respective connectors 12 protrude from the electrically insulating plastic frame 10.

Fig. 5 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Wärmeübertragers 7 gemäß einer Ausführungsform, wobei die Heizelemente 1 in die jeweiligen elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffrahmen 10, welche in der Ausführungsform integral mit dem Gehäuserahmen 8 ausgebildet sind, aufgenommen sind. Ein Deckelelement 15, in welchem hier nicht dargestellte Kabel oder Stromschienen untergebracht sind, welche die Konnektoren 12 der ersten und zweiten Kontaktbleche 2, 3 und die damit verbundenen PTC-Elemente 4 mit einer ebenfalls nicht dargestellten Stromversorgung verbinden, ist in einem von dem Gehäuserahmen 8 abgenommenen Zustand dargestellt, wohingegen Fig. 6 schließlich eine Vorderansicht des Wärmeübertragers 7 von Fig. 5 zeigt, wobei das Deckelelement 15 auf den Gehäuserahmen 8 aufgesetzt ist. Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of a heat exchanger 7 according to an embodiment, wherein the heating elements 1 in the respective electrically insulating plastic frame 10, which are formed in the embodiment integral with the housing frame 8, are added. A cover member 15 in which cables or bus bars not shown here are housed, which connect the connectors 12 of the first and second contact sheets 2, 3 and the associated PTC elements 4 with a power supply, also not shown, is in one of the housing frame. 8 removed state, whereas Fig. 6 finally, a front view of the heat exchanger 7 of Fig. 5 shows, wherein the lid member 15 is placed on the housing frame 8.

Insgesamt kann mit dem so ausgebildeten Wärmeübertrager 7 eine sichere und einfache Isolierung der Heizelemente 1 vorgesehen werden.Overall, a safe and simple insulation of the heating elements 1 can be provided with the heat exchanger 7 thus formed.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Heizelementheating element
22
erstes Kontaktblechfirst contact sheet
33
zweites Kontaktblechsecond contact plate
44
PTC-ElementPTC element
55
Dichtprofilsealing profile
66
Durchbrechungperforation
77
WärmeübertragerHeat exchanger
88th
Gehäuserahmenhousing frame
99
Rippenblockfin block
1010
elektrisch isolierender Kunststoffrahmenelectrically insulating plastic frame
1111
Endabschnittend
1212
Konnektorconnector
13, 13'13, 13 '
Rippenelementrib element
1414
Blechelementsheet metal element
1515
Deckelelementcover element

Claims (12)

  1. A heat exchanger (7), in particular an electric auxiliary heater for a motor vehicle, having at least one heating element (1) which has at least one PTC element (4) and at least one first contact sheet (2) and one second contact sheet (3), wherein the at least one PTC element (4) is fixed between the at least one first contact sheet (2) and the at least one second contact sheet (3), characterised in that the at least one heating element (1) is fully arranged in an electrically insulating plastic frame (10), wherein the at least one PTC element (4) is fixed between the at least one first contact sheet (2) and the at least one second contact sheet (3) by means of gluing, the electrically insulating plastic frame (10) is formed as a rectangular hollow profile and the electrically insulating plastic frame (10), in particular a plurality of electrically insulating plastic frames (10), is fixed in a housing frame (8) of the heat exchanger (7).
  2. The heat exchanger (7) according to claim 1, characterised in that the at least one first contact sheet (2) and the at least one second contact sheet (3) are each provided with a connector (12).
  3. The heat exchanger (7) according to one or more of claims 1 to 2, characterised in that the electrically insulating plastic frame (10) is arranged between two rib elements (13, 13').
  4. The heat exchanger (7) according to claim 3, characterised in that each of the two rib elements (13, 13') respectively extends on one of two opposing longitudinal sides of the electrically insulating plastic frame (10).
  5. The heat exchanger (7) according to one or more of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the electrically insulating plastic frame (10) has a length which substantially corresponds to the length of the at least one heating element (1).
  6. The heat exchanger (7) according to one or more of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the electrically insulating plastic frame (10) has a width which substantially corresponds to the width of the at least one heating element (1).
  7. The heat exchanger (7) according to one or more of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the electrically insulating plastic frame (10) has a height which substantially corresponds to the height of the at least one heating element (1).
  8. The heat exchanger (7) according to one or more of claims 3 to 7, characterised in that the two rib elements (13, 13') respectively belong to a rib block (9) which respectively has two rib elements (13, 13') and one sheet element (14) arranged between the two rib elements (13, 13').
  9. The heat exchanger (7) according to claim 8, characterised in that each rib block (9) is provided with one further plate-like sheet element (14) on its opposing outer surfaces which are opposite to the longitudinal sides of the electrically insulating plastic frame (10).
  10. The heat exchanger (7) according to one or more of claims 3 to 9, characterised in that each rib element (13, 13') is formed as a corrugated rib element.
  11. The heat exchanger (7) according to claim 9 or 10, characterised in that the sheet elements (14) of each rib block (9) are glued to the respective rib elements (13, 13') of the rib block (9).
  12. The heat exchanger (7) according to one or more of claims 9 to 11, characterised in that a plurality of rib blocks (9) and a plurality of heating elements (1) arranged in the electrically insulating plastic frame (10) is provided in the heat exchanger (7).
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