Distribution module for a refrigerant circuit and assembly comprising such a module
The distribution module addresses lubricating fluid stagnation in refrigerant circuits by using siphon-like configurations and density differences to maintain fluid circulation, enhancing integration and installation efficiency.
FR3164520B1Active Publication Date: 2026-06-26VALEO SYST THERMIQUES SAS
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- VALEO SYST THERMIQUES SAS
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
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Abstract
Distribution module for a refrigerant circuit consisting of an active fluid plus a lubricating fluid, said module being intended in particular for a motor vehicle, said module comprising a body (10) provided with at least one first collector conduit (1), intended for at least one outlet of said refrigerant from the module, and a plurality of supply conduits, intended for an inlet of said refrigerant into the module, at least one (2) of said supply conduits, said first supply conduit, opening into said first collector conduit (1) so that said module prevents the return of the lubricating fluid circulating in said first collector conduit (1) to the first supply conduit(s) (2), including in the case where the flow rate of said refrigerant in the first supply conduit(s) is very low or even zero. Figure for the abbreviation: Figure 3
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