Heat exchanger module as well as cooling system and motor vehicle with such a

The heat exchanger module integrates a refrigerant accumulator and heat exchanger plates surrounding the accumulator cylinder, optimizing space usage and efficiency by using a ring-shaped design with decoupled attachment, addressing space inefficiencies and enhancing performance.

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Patent Information

Application Number
DE102025110746
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-20
Publication Date
2026-06-18
Estimated Expiration
2045-03-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing heat exchanger modules require significant installation space and do not efficiently utilize available space, particularly in vehicles, leading to inefficiencies and increased weight.

Method used

A heat exchanger module with a refrigerant accumulator and a heat exchanger comprising a stack of heat exchanger plates that surround the accumulator cylinder, integrated with a chiller to enhance space utilization and efficiency, using a ring-shaped design with decoupled attachment to maximize space usage.

Benefits of technology

The integrated design optimizes installation space, reduces refrigerant line lengths, and enhances efficiency and performance by allowing for a larger plate width and closer component positioning, resulting in a more compact and efficient cooling system.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchanger module (100) for a refrigerant circuit, comprising a refrigerant accumulator (102) with an accumulator bottle (104) and a heat exchanger (106), wherein the heat exchanger includes a stack of plates (108) consisting of at least two heat exchanger plates (110). The heat exchanger plates (110) of the heat exchanger (106) are formed with a basic shape that deviates from a rectangle, and the heat exchanger plates (110) surround the accumulator bottle (104) at least partially. The invention further relates to a cooling system and vehicle with such a heat exchanger module (100).
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