Heat exchange apparatus

Abstract

Disclosed is a heat exchange apparatus including a heat exchange unit configured to adjust the temperature of air through heat exchange between a heat exchange medium and the air, a manifold unit including a first manifold and a second manifold interconnected such that a path for the heat exchange medium is provided therein, the manifold unit being configured to supply and discharge the heat exchange medium to and from the heat exchange unit, and a sealing portion provided along outer peripheries of the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit to seal the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit, wherein a support guide configured to support installation of the sealing portion is provided at any one of the first manifold and the second manifold so as to face outward, whereby it is possible to provide stable support force to the sealing portion and thus to improve sealing performance.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO THE RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] The present application claims priority to and the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2024-0166281, filed on Nov. 20, 2024, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND1. Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to a heat exchange apparatus, and more particularly to a heat exchange apparatus capable of improving sealing performance by providing support force to a sealing portion of the heat exchange apparatus.2. Description of the Related Art

[0003] Generally, a heat exchanger is an apparatus that exchanges heat between different heat exchange media through heat absorption or heat dissipation. Heat exchangers applied to vehicles may be classified into a radiator, an air-cooled supercharger, and a condenser depending on the function and structure thereof. A heat exchanger includes an automatic transmission fluid heater, an exhaust gas recirculation cooler, and a transmission oil cooler configured to dissipate or absorb heat through heat exchange with a refrigerant, such as a coolant.

[0004] Heat exchangers are classified into a water-cooled heat exchanger using a coolant having higher specific heat than air as a refrigerant and an air-cooled heat exchanger using internal or external air. An air-cooled heat exchanger applied to vehicles is a type of evaporator that draws in air from inside or outside the vehicle, cools the air, and supplies the cooled air to the interior of the vehicle.

[0005] Since a heat exchanger is located on an air flow path to induce heat absorption or heat dissipation by contact with the air, the airtightness of the air flow path is a key factor in heat exchange performance. Therefore, various studies related to improving airtightness to enhance the heat exchange performance of heat exchangers have been continuously demanded in recent years.SUMMARY

[0006] An aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a heat exchange apparatus capable of stably supporting a sealing portion to improve sealing performance.

[0007] A heat exchange apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a heat exchange unit configured to adjust the temperature of air through heat exchange between a heat exchange medium and the air, a manifold unit including a first manifold and a second manifold interconnected such that a path for the heat exchange medium is provided therein, the manifold unit being configured to supply and discharge the heat exchange medium to and from the heat exchange unit, and a sealing portion provided along outer peripheries of the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit to seal the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit, wherein a support guide configured to support the installation of the sealing portion is provided at any one of the first manifold and the second manifold so as to face outward.

[0008] The first manifold may be provided with an introduction port and a discharge port communicating with the heat exchange unit, the introduction port and the discharge port being configured to allow the heat exchange medium to be introduced and discharged therethrough, the second manifold may be coupled to the first manifold in the state in which the path of the heat exchange medium is interposed therebetween, and the support guide may be bent and extended from the first manifold so as to protrude from the first manifold through the second manifold.

[0009] The first manifold may be provided with an introduction port through which the heat exchange medium is introduced into the heat exchange unit, a first introduction line communicating with the introduction port, a discharge port through which the heat exchange medium is discharged from the heat exchange unit, and a first discharge line communicating with the discharge port, the first manifold being coupled to one side of the heat exchange unit, the second manifold may include a second introduction line facing the first introduction line and a second discharge line facing the first discharge line, the second manifold being coupled to the first manifold, and the support guide may be formed by cutting a partial region between the first introduction line and the first discharge line of the first manifold and may be bent and extended so as to protrude through a space between the second introduction line and the second discharge line of the second manifold.

[0010] The first manifold may be provided with a partial cutout region, and the support guide may be bent and extended such that the cutout region protrudes through the second manifold.

[0011] The support guide may protrude from the manifold unit toward the sealing portion, and a support end bent so as to support the sealing portion may be provided at a protruding end.

[0012] The manifold unit may be provided with a partial cutout region, the support guide may be provided so as to protrude as the cutout region of the manifold unit is bent toward the sealing portion, and a support end configured to support the sealing portion may be provided at a protruding end of the support guide.

[0013] The first manifold and the second manifold may be coupled to each other in the state in which an introduction line and a discharge line configured to allow the heat exchange medium to be introduced and discharged therethrough are interposed therebetween, and the support guide may be provided as a partial region of the first manifold is cut and bent so as to protrude through a space between the introduction line and the discharge line provided at the second manifold.

[0014] The sealing portion may be formed in a strip shape having a thickness attached along the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit.

[0015] The sealing portion may be made of an elastic material including sponge.

[0016] The heat exchange unit may include at least a pair of a first header member and a second header member provided so as to face each other such that the heat exchange medium circulates therein, a plurality of heat exchange members provided in parallel such that both ends thereof are supported by the first header member and the second header member, the plurality of heat exchange members being configured to exchange heat with the air to the temperature of the heat exchange medium by contact with the air, and a pair of side plates provided in the state in which the plurality of heat exchange members is interposed therebetween such that both ends thereof are supported by the first header member and the second header member, the pair of side plates being configured to cover and protect both sides of the plurality of heat exchange members in a surface direction, and the manifold unit may be configured to communicate with the first header member.

[0017] A heat exchange apparatus according to another embodiment of the present disclosure includes a heat exchange unit configured to adjust the temperature of air through heat exchange between a heat exchange medium and the air, a manifold unit coupled to one side of the heat exchange unit to supply and discharge the heat exchange medium to and from the heat exchange unit, and a sealing portion provided outside the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit to seal the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit, wherein the manifold unit is provided with a support guide formed by cutting a partial region thereof, the support guide being bent and extended toward the sealing portion to support the sealing portion by interference.

[0018] The heat exchange unit may include at least a pair of a first header member and a second header member provided so as to face each other such that the heat exchange medium circulates therein, a plurality of heat exchange members provided in parallel such that both ends thereof are supported by the first header member and the second header member, the plurality of heat exchange members being configured to exchange heat with the air to the temperature of the heat exchange medium by contact with the air, and a pair of side plates provided in the state in which the plurality of heat exchange members is interposed therebetween such that both ends thereof are supported by the first header member and the second header member, the pair of side plates being configured to cover and protect both sides of the plurality of heat exchange members in a surface direction, and the manifold unit is configured to communicate with the first header member.

[0019] The sealing portion may be formed in a strip shape having a thickness attached along the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit.

[0020] The sealing portion may be made of an elastic material including sponge.

[0021] The support guide may be provided at an end thereof protruding toward the sealing portion with a support end bent so as to support the sealing portion.

[0022] The manifold unit may include a first manifold provided with an introduction port through which the heat exchange medium is introduced into the heat exchange unit, a first introduction line communicating with the introduction port, a discharge port through which the heat exchange medium is discharged from the heat exchange unit, and a first discharge line communicating with the discharge port, the first manifold being coupled to one side of the heat exchange unit, and a second manifold including a second introduction line facing the first introduction line and a second discharge line facing the first discharge line, the second manifold being coupled to the first manifold, and a part of the first manifold may be cut, bent, and extended such that the support guide protrudes from the first manifold through the second manifold.

[0023] A partial cutout region may be provided between the first introduction line and the second discharge line of the first manifold, and the support guide may be provided as the cutout region is bent and extended toward a space between the second introduction line and the second discharge line of the second manifold.

[0024] A support end configured to support the sealing portion may be provided at a protruding end of the support guide.

[0025] The sealing portion may be formed in a strip shape having a thickness attached along the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit and may be supported by the protruding end of the support guide.

[0026] The manifold unit may include a first manifold provided with a first introduction line and a first discharge line for the heat exchange medium connected to the heat exchange unit, the first manifold being coupled to one side of the heat exchange unit and a second manifold including a second introduction line facing the first introduction line and a second discharge line facing the first discharge line, the second manifold being coupled to the first manifold, and the support guide may be provided as the partial cutout region between the first introduction line and the first discharge line of the first manifold is bent so as to protrude through a space between the second introduction line and the second discharge line of the second manifold.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments and serve to further illustrate the technical ideas of the disclosure in conjunction with the detailed description of exemplary embodiments that follows, and the disclosure is not to be construed as limited to what is shown in such drawings. In the drawings:

[0028] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a heat exchange apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing the main part of the heat exchange apparatus shown in FIG. 1;

[0030] FIG. 3 is an enlarged exploded perspective view schematically showing a manifold unit shown in FIG. 1; and

[0031] FIG. 4 is a schematic sectional view taken along line IV-IV of FIG. 1.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

[0032] Hereinafter, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the idea of the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiment, and the idea of the present disclosure may be proposed differently through addition, modification, or deletion of components constituting the embodiment, which is also included in the idea of the disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a heat exchange apparatus 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing the main part of the heat exchange apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1.

[0034] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the heat exchange apparatus 1 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may include a heat exchange unit 10, a manifold unit 20, and a sealing portion 60.

[0035] The heat exchange apparatus 1 described in the present disclosure is exemplified as cooling high-temperature air generated during operation of a vehicle battery system through heat exchange, but is not limited thereto.

[0036] The heat exchange unit 10 may adjust the temperature of air through heat exchange between a heat exchange medium and the air. The heat exchange unit 10 may include a first header member 11, a second header member 12, a heat exchange member 13, and a side plate 14.

[0037] The first header member 11 and the second header member 12 may be disposed so as to face each other, and may communicate with the manifold unit 20 such that the heat exchange medium circulates therethrough. Each of the first header member 11 and the second header member 12 may be formed in the shape of a hollow tube to provide a flow path for the heat exchange medium therein. To this end, any one of the first header member 11 and the second header member 12 may be directly connected to the manifold unit 20, a description of which will follow. In this embodiment, the manifold unit 20 is coupled to the first header member 11 provided above, based on FIG. 1.

[0038] Although not shown in detail, each of the first header member 11 and the second header member 12 may be provided with an introduction channel and a discharge channel configured to allow the heat exchange medium to circulate while exchanging heat with the heat exchange members 13, a description of which will follow. The configuration of the first header member 11 and the second header member 12 is not the gist of the present disclosure, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0039] The heat exchange member 13 may be provided in plural so as to exchange heat with air in the state in which both ends thereof are supported by the first header member 11 and second header member 12 in parallel. In this embodiment, each of the plurality of heat exchange members 13 is exemplified as having a plate shape with a predetermined contact area so as to exchange heat with high-temperature air by contact. The plurality of heat exchange members 13 may be provided on an air flow path, such as a cooling fin or a cooling pipe, and may be deformed into in various shapes capable of exchanging heat with heated or cooled air by contact. That is, the shape, size, and number of the heat exchange members 13 shown in FIG. 1 are not limited to the illustrated example.

[0040] For reference, the interiors of the plurality of heat exchange members 13 may communicate with the first header member 11 and the second header member 12 to provide a flow path through which the heat exchange medium passes. Furthermore, heat exchange guides configured to increase the contact area with air may be provided between the plurality of heat exchange members 13, but this is not essential. Due to the configuration of the heat exchange members 13, air may be supplied into the vehicle interior in the state in which the temperature of the air is adjusted regulated through endothermic or exothermic reaction by contact with the plurality of heat exchange members 13.

[0041] The side plate 14 may be provided in a pair such that both ends thereof are supported by the first header member 11 and the second header member 12 in the state in which the plurality of heat exchange members 13 is interposed therebetween, and may cover both sides of the plurality of heat exchange members 13. Each of the pair of side plates 14 may be formed in a plate shape corresponding to the heat exchange member 13, and may face the plurality of heat exchange members 13 in a surface direction on the outermost side thereof. That is, based on FIG. 1, the pair of side plates 14 may face the leftmost and rightmost sides of the heat exchange members 13, respectively, thereby covering and protecting both sides of the plurality of heat exchange members 13 in the surface direction.

[0042] The manifold unit 20 may be provided therein with a path for the heat exchange medium to supply and discharge the heat exchange medium to and from the heat exchange unit 10. This manifold unit 20 may include a first manifold 30, a second manifold 40, and a support guide 50.

[0043] The first manifold 30 and the second manifold 40 may be interconnected such that a path for the heat exchange medium is provided therein. The first manifold 30 and the second manifold 40 may be coupled to one side of the first header member 11 of the heat exchange unit 10 in a coupled state, communicating with the interior of the first header member 11 to introduce and discharge the heat exchange medium.

[0044] More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the first manifold 30 may be provided with an introduction port 31 and a discharge port 32 formed so as to communicate with one side of the first header member 11. The heat exchange medium may flow into one side of the first header member 11 through the introduction port of the first manifold 30 and circulate through the heat exchange unit 10. Furthermore, the heat exchange medium that has circulated through the heat exchange unit 10 may be discharged through the discharge port 32 of the first manifold 30, which is connected to one side of the first header member 11. The first manifold 30 may be provided with a first introduction line 33 communicating with the introduction port 31 and a first discharge line 34 communicating with the discharge port 32. The first introduction line 33 and the first discharge line 34 of the first manifold 30 may be divided from each other.

[0045] The second manifold 40 may be coupled to the first manifold 30 while facing the first manifold in the state in which the path for the heat exchange medium is interposed therebetween. At this time, the first manifold 30 and the second manifold 40 may be coupled to each other by welding. Furthermore, the second manifold 40 may be provided with a second introduction line 41 and a second discharge line 42 that face the first introduction line 33 and the first discharge line 34 of the first manifold 30, respectively. The second introduction line 41 and the second discharge line 42 may also be divided from each other.

[0046] The first introduction line 33 and the second introduction line 41 of the first manifold 30 and the second manifold 40, which face each other, and the first discharge line 34 and the second discharge line 42 of the first manifold 30 and the second manifold 40, which face each other, may be coupled to each other to provide an introduction channel and a discharge channel for the heat exchange medium. The coupled first introduction line 33 and second introduction line 41 of the first manifold 30 and the second manifold 40 may provide an inlet 21 for the heat exchange medium, and the first discharge line 34 and the second discharge line 42 may provide an outlet 22 for the heat exchange medium.

[0047] The support guide 50 may be provided on any one of the first manifold 30 and the second manifold 40 to guide the support of the sealing portion 60. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the support guide 50 is exemplified as being bent from the first manifold 30 toward the second manifold 40. A support end 52 bent to support the sealing portion 60 may be provided at an end of the support guide 50 protruding from the second manifold 40. As shown in FIG. 3, the support end 52 may be bent downward to support the sealing portion 60, a description of which will follow, by interference.

[0048] More specifically, a partial cutout region 51 may be provided between the first introduction line 33 and the first discharge line 34 connected respectively to the introduction port 31 and the discharge port 32 of the first manifold 30. The cutout region 51 may be bent toward the second manifold 40 to serve as the support guide 50, and a bent support end 52 may be provided at an end protruding so as to be exposed from the second manifold 40. The support guide 50, cut and bent from between the first introduction line 33 and the first discharge line 34 of the first manifold 40, may pass between the second introduction line 41 and the second discharge line 42 of the second manifold 40, whereby the support end 52 may protrude outward.

[0049] The sealing portion 60 may be provided along outer peripheries of the heat exchange unit 10 and the manifold unit 20 to seal the heat exchange unit 10 and the manifold unit 20. The sealing portion 60 may be made of an elastic material including sponge, and may be attached to the edges of the heat exchange unit 10 and the manifold unit 20 in tight contact therewith. The sealing portion 60 may be formed in a strip shape having a predetermined thickness to seal the heat exchange unit 10 and the manifold unit 20.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 4, the support guide 50, which is bent and extended from the first manifold 30 and protrudes relative to the second manifold 40, may support the attachment of the sealing portion 60 made of a spongy material. The support guide 50 may be a type of catching protrusion that supports the sealing portion 60 by interference, and may support the attachment of the sealing portion 60 to the manifold unit 20.

[0051] An assembly process of the manifold unit 20 of the heat exchange apparatus 1 according to the present disclosure having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0052] First, the first manifold 30 may be coupled to one side of the first header member 11 of the heat exchange unit 10. At this time, the first manifold 30 may be coupled to the open side of the first header member 11 such that the introduction port 31 and the discharge port 32 of the first manifold 30 can communicate with the first header member 11.

[0053] In the state in which the first manifold 30 is coupled to one side of the first header member 11, the second manifold 40 may be coupled to the first manifold 30 so as to face the first manifold. At this time, the support guide 50 bent and extended toward the second manifold 40 by the partial cutout region 51 between the first introduction line 33 and the first discharge line 34 of the first manifold 30 may pass between the second introduction line 41 and the second discharge line 42 of the second manifold 40.

[0054] As a result, the assembly position of the second manifold 40 relative to the first manifold 30 may be guided by the support guide 50 such that movement thereof is prevented, the first manifold 30 and the second manifold 40 may be coupled and welded to each other at the correct position. At this time, the coupling position of the first manifold 30 and the second manifold 40 may be guided by the support guide 50, whereby the first introduction line 33 and the second introduction line 41 provided in the first manifold 30 and the second manifold 40 and the first discharge line 34 and second discharge line 42 provided in the first manifold 30 and second manifold 40 may be coupled to each other at the correct positions. Furthermore, as the first manifold 30 and the second manifold 40 are coupled to each other at the correct position, the manifold unit 20 may provide the inlet 21 and the outlet 22 for the heat exchange medium through the first introduction line 33, the second introduction line 41, the first discharge line 34, and the second discharge line 42.

[0055] Due to the coupling between the first manifold 30 and the second manifold 40, the support guide 50 may pass through the second manifold 40 from the first manifold 30, whereby the support end 52 may protrude outward. The protruding support guide 50 may support the attachment of the sealing portion 60 provided in a kind of strip shape along the peripheries of the heat exchange unit 10 and the manifold unit 20. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the support guide 50 may provide a supporting force that interferes with the sealing portion 60, like a kind of catching protrusion.

[0056] According to the present disclosure having the above configuration, the support guide bent and extended from one of the pair of manifolds that are coupled to each other may pass through the other manifold to interfere with the sealing portion. Consequently, it is possible to provide stable attachment support force of the sealing portion to the heat exchange apparatus, thereby improving sealing performance.

[0057] Furthermore, the support guide protruding from one manifold toward the other manifold may guide the coupling position between the manifolds, whereby it is possible to improve heat exchange performance due to improved assemblability.

[0058] Moreover, the support guide may support the coupling between the pair of manifolds between the introduction and discharge lines for the heat exchange medium, whereby it is possible to secure resistance to the movement thereof during use.

[0059] Although the present disclosure has been described above with reference to exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that the present disclosure can be modified and changed in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A heat exchange apparatus comprising:a heat exchange unit configured to adjust a temperature of air through heat exchange between a heat exchange medium and the air;a manifold unit comprising a first manifold and a second manifold interconnected such that a path for the heat exchange medium is provided therein, the manifold unit being configured to supply and discharge the heat exchange medium to and from the heat exchange unit; anda sealing portion provided along outer peripheries of the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit to seal the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit, whereina support guide configured to support installation of the sealing portion is provided at any one of the first manifold and the second manifold so as to face outward.

2. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 1, whereinthe first manifold is provided with an introduction port and a discharge port communicating with the heat exchange unit, the introduction port and the discharge port being configured to allow the heat exchange medium to be introduced and discharged therethrough,the second manifold is coupled to the first manifold in a state in which the path of the heat exchange medium is interposed therebetween, andthe support guide is bent and extended from the first manifold so as to protrude from the first manifold through the second manifold.

3. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 1, whereinthe first manifold is provided with an introduction port through which the heat exchange medium is introduced into the heat exchange unit, a first introduction line communicating with the introduction port, a discharge port through which the heat exchange medium is discharged from the heat exchange unit, and a first discharge line communicating with the discharge port, the first manifold being coupled to one side of the heat exchange unit,the second manifold comprises a second introduction line facing the first introduction line and a second discharge line facing the first discharge line, the second manifold being coupled to the first manifold, andthe support guide is formed by cutting a partial region between the first introduction line and the first discharge line of the first manifold and is bent and extended so as to protrude through a space between the second introduction line and the second discharge line of the second manifold.

4. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 1, whereinthe first manifold is provided with a partial cutout region, andthe support guide is bent and extended such that the cutout region protrudes through the second manifold.

5. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support guide protrudes from the manifold unit toward the sealing portion, and a support end bent so as to support the sealing portion is provided at a protruding end.

6. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 1, whereinthe manifold unit is provided with a partial cutout region, andthe support guide is provided so as to protrude as the cutout region of the manifold unit is bent toward the sealing portion, and a support end configured to support the sealing portion is provided at a protruding end of the support guide.

7. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 1, whereinthe first manifold and the second manifold are coupled to each other in a state in which an introduction line and a discharge line configured to allow the heat exchange medium to be introduced and discharged therethrough are interposed therebetween, andthe support guide is provided as a partial region of the first manifold is cut and bent so as to protrude through a space between the introduction line and the discharge line provided at the second manifold.

8. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sealing portion is formed in a strip shape having a thickness attached along the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit.

9. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sealing portion is made of an elastic material comprising sponge.

10. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 1, whereinthe heat exchange unit comprises:at least a pair of a first header member and a second header member provided so as to face each other such that the heat exchange medium circulates therein;a plurality of heat exchange members provided in parallel such that both ends thereof are supported by the first header member and the second header member, the plurality of heat exchange members being configured to exchange heat with the air to a temperature of the heat exchange medium by contact with the air; anda pair of side plates provided in a state in which the plurality of heat exchange members is interposed therebetween such that both ends thereof are supported by the first header member and the second header member, the pair of side plates being configured to cover and protect both sides of the plurality of heat exchange members in a surface direction, andthe manifold unit is configured to communicate with the first header member.

11. A heat exchange apparatus comprising:a heat exchange unit configured to adjust a temperature of air through heat exchange between a heat exchange medium and the air;a manifold unit coupled to one side of the heat exchange unit to supply and discharge the heat exchange medium to and from the heat exchange unit; anda sealing portion provided outside the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit to seal the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit, whereinthe manifold unit is provided with a support guide formed by cutting a partial region thereof, the support guide being bent and extended toward the sealing portion to support the sealing portion by interference.

12. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 11, whereinthe heat exchange unit comprises:at least a pair of a first header member and a second header member provided so as to face each other such that the heat exchange medium circulates therein;a plurality of heat exchange members provided in parallel such that both ends thereof are supported by the first header member and the second header member, the plurality of heat exchange members being configured to exchange heat with the air to a temperature of the heat exchange medium by contact with the air; anda pair of side plates provided in a state in which the plurality of heat exchange members is interposed therebetween such that both ends thereof are supported by the first header member and the second header member, the pair of side plates being configured to cover and protect both sides of the plurality of heat exchange members in a surface direction, andthe manifold unit is configured to communicate with the first header member.

13. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein the sealing portion is formed in a strip shape having a thickness attached along the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit.

14. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein the sealing portion is made of an elastic material comprising sponge.

15. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein the support guide is provided at an end thereof protruding toward the sealing portion with a support end bent so as to support the sealing portion.

16. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 11, whereinthe manifold unit comprises:a first manifold provided with an introduction port through which the heat exchange medium is introduced into the heat exchange unit, a first introduction line communicating with the introduction port, a discharge port through which the heat exchange medium is discharged from the heat exchange unit, and a first discharge line communicating with the discharge port, the first manifold being coupled to one side of the heat exchange unit; anda second manifold comprising a second introduction line facing the first introduction line and a second discharge line facing the first discharge line, the second manifold being coupled to the first manifold, anda part of the first manifold is cut, bent, and extended such that the support guide protrudes from the first manifold through the second manifold.

17. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 16, whereina partial cutout region is provided between the first introduction line and the second discharge line of the first manifold, andthe support guide is provided as the cutout region is bent and extended toward a space between the second introduction line and the second discharge line of the second manifold.

18. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 17, wherein a support end configured to support the sealing portion is provided at a protruding end of the support guide.

19. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 17, wherein the sealing portion is formed in a strip shape having a thickness attached along the heat exchange unit and the manifold unit and is supported by a protruding end of the support guide.

20. The heat exchange apparatus as claimed in claim 11, whereinthe manifold unit comprises:a first manifold provided with a first introduction line and a first discharge line for the heat exchange medium connected to the heat exchange unit, the first manifold being coupled to one side of the heat exchange unit; anda second manifold comprising a second introduction line facing the first introduction line and a second discharge line facing the first discharge line, the second manifold being coupled to the first manifold, andthe support guide is provided as a partial cutout region between the first introduction line and the first discharge line of the first manifold is bent so as to protrude through a space between the second introduction line and the second discharge line of the second manifold.

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