Heat Exchanger Assembly Spheroid Joint Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automotive heat exchangers face challenges in adapting to different core sizes and positions due to the need for various attachment means and tank designs, making it difficult to implement changes during serial production.
Innovation Solution
A heat exchanger assembly featuring a releasable spheroid joint connection system, where spheroid joint members on the heat exchanger tanks allow for relative movement and alignment along multiple axes, enabling flexibility in accommodating various core sizes and orientations with minimal changes to the existing design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional fixed attachment means are used, then the heat exchanger is securely mounted, but it becomes difficult to adapt to different core sizes and positions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs spherical joint members that enable dynamic, multi-directional movement between the heat exchanger tank and the mounting portion. This spherical connection allows the assembly to adapt to different core sizes and positions without requiring multiple fixed attachment designs, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The spherical joint connection serves multiple functions: it provides secure mounting, enables adaptation to various core configurations, and allows for relative movement compensation. This universal connection type replaces the need for multiple specialized attachment means, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining versatility
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple attachment designs are prepared for different core sizes, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing and inventory complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
By using a universal spherical joint connection that can accommodate different core sizes and positions with a single design, the patent eliminates the need to manufacture and manage multiple attachment designs, directly improving ease of manufacture and inventory management while maintaining adaptability
3Adaptability or versatility
If the heat exchanger is rigidly fixed, then structural stability is maintained, but reconfiguration and adaptation become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The spherical joint members provide a dynamic connection that maintains structural stability through secure mechanical engagement while simultaneously allowing controlled relative movement and reconfiguration. This dynamic stability resolves the contradiction between rigid fixation and ease of reconfiguration
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AI summary
Heat exchanger assembly, comprising a heat exchanger (10) connected to a first side mounting portion (100) and a second side mounting portion (200), wherein the heat exchanger (10) is connected to the first side mounting portion (100) by means of a first connection assembly (110) and is connected to the second side mounting portion (200) by a second connection assembly (210), the first connection assembly (110) being a releasable spheroid joint.