Fluid reservoir for modular systems

a modular system and reservoir technology, applied in the field of cooling systems, can solve the problems of not acknowledging or solving the problem of placement of such components in efficient engine cooling modules or systems, and affecting the efficiency of engine cooling, so as to improve overall or more efficient cooling, improve the effect of cost benefit and improved cooling

a modular system and reservoir technology, applied in the field of cooling systems, can solve the problems of not acknowledging or solving the problem of placement of such components in efficient engine cooling modules or systems, and affecting the efficiency of engine cooling, so as to improve overall or more efficient cooling, improve the effect of cost benefit and improved cooling

US20060048924A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-09VALEO INC
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[0026] The present invention provides a module comprising a housing or shroud, or, preferably, a housing and shroud, the housing, shroud or housing and shroud having, preferably, front and rear walls and top and bottom walls or structures. The housing or shroud or housing and shroud has or defines at least one hole or opening, and, preferably, two or more holes or openings, to permit air flow through the front and back walls or structures of the housing, shroud or housing and shroud. The at least one hole or opening is a through hole or opening. The present invention also provides for at least one fluid reservoir, and, in particular, a fluid reservoir, that may contain fluids useful for heat exchange applications. The at least one fluid reservoir has at least on one hole or opening (slot), and, preferably, two or more holes or openings (slots), to permit air flow through externally through the slot or slots, from the front to the back of the reservoir. At least one of the at least o...

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A module, particularly on motorized or automotive vehicles, comprising parts such as a housing and / or shrouds or the like and fluid reservoirs containing fluids, such as heat exchange fluids and the like, is provided. Advantageously, the reservoir comprises one or more leak proof flow through holes or openings. The module has a first part or a carrier or shroud, that, when properly aligned or positioned relative to a second part or fluid reservoir, provides for a through flow of air from the front to the back of the first part and second part aligned combination.

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[0001] This application claims priority of provisional application U.S. Ser. No. 60 / 605,806 filed Aug. 31, 2004FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to cooling systems, and, in particular, to automotive cooling systems, wherein coolant expansion changes need to be managed efficiently. It further relates to motorized or automotive modules, and, in particular, modules that comprise heat exchangers and fluid reservoirs. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] In modern day motorized or automotive cooling systems, coolant expansion changes must be efficiently managed for overall effective functioning of such systems. Expansion changes have often been managed by use of reserve bottles or reservoirs or the like. The prior art has often provided for the use of such reservoirs as a separate part attached in the engine compartment to an engine cooling module or to other vehicle components or structure. [0004] Vehicle modules, and, in particular, modules comprising heat excha...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
09 Mar 2006
Publication
US20060048924A1
IPC
F28D1/00
CPC
F01P5/06; F01P2005/025; F01P11/029
Inventors
DESAI, SAMEER