Condenser Receiver Side-Mount Layout for Compact Packaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional heat exchangers for automotive applications face limitations in packaging due to the fixed location of the receiver, restricting adaptability to environmental constraints and increasing the overall size in the stacking direction.
Innovation Solution
The heat exchanger design allows the receiver to be positioned along a lateral side of the core, with connecting means that support and facilitate fluid flow between the core and receiver, enabling flexible packaging and integration while maintaining both supporting and fluid connecting functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the receiver is integrated between the condensing portion and sub cooling portion of the core, then the fluid connection function is achieved, but the overall packaging size in the stacking direction increases and adaptability to environmental constraints decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver is repositioned from the traditional location between condensing and sub-cooling portions to a lateral side of the core along the stacking direction. This dimensional repositioning allows the receiver to be integrated into the side profile of the heat exchanger, reducing the overall packaging size in the stacking direction while maintaining fluid connection functionality through laterally extending connecting means.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting means are designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: supporting the receiver, connecting fluid passages between the receiver and core, and providing structural integration. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate support structures, thereby reducing overall packaging size while maintaining all necessary functions.
2Volume of stationary object
If the receiver is positioned along a lateral side of the core, then the overall packaging size in the stacking direction is reduced, but the integration and support of the receiver becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The support function and fluid connection function are merged into a single integrating means that laterally connects the receiver to the core. This integrating means simultaneously provides mechanical support and fluid passage connection, simplifying the overall integration process while maintaining compact packaging dimensions.
3Volume of stationary object
If conventional integrating means are used to connect the receiver and core, then the fluid connection is achieved, but the supporting function requires additional means increasing packaging size
Solution Approach 1:
The integrating means is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously provides both support and fluid connection functions. This eliminates the need for separate support brackets or mounting structures, thereby reducing the number of components and packaging size while maintaining all necessary functions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This design enhances packaging adaptability, reduces the overall size in the stacking direction, and optimizes the integration of the receiver, allowing for the use of receiver technologies from both tube and fin heat exchangers, while maintaining efficient fluid exchange.
Implementation Method 1
They provide a heat exchange between a refrigerant fluid flowing in the tubes and an air flow flowing through the fins
Implementation Method 2
said first core is especially configured to achieve a condensation of said refrigerant fluid
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AI summary
Heat exchanger between a first fluid and a second fluid, said heat exchanger comprising a first core (1) defining flow passages for said first fluid and said second fluid stacked alternatively along a stacking direction to have both fluids exchanging heat there between, said heat exchanger further comprising connecting means (9) to have said first fluid flowing between said first core (1) and a receiver (7) for said first fluid, said connecting means (9) being configured to support said receiver (7) in a shifted position relatively to said first core (1) along said stacking direction and in parallel with a side (1 a) of said first core (1), said side (1 a) being parallel to said stacking direction.