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1.

EVAPORATOR HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2013066248
Publication Number 2015/014406
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-08-02
Publication Date 2015-02-05
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Geskes, Peter
  • Mercader Quintana, David
  • Schleier, Gerd
  • Schmidt, Michael

Abstract

The present invention relates to an evaporator heat exchanger (1) for evaporating liquid working medium (2), comprising a housing (3), in which a first flow channel (4) for conducting the working medium (2) and a second flow channel (5) for conducting a gas (6) are arranged, wherein heat can be transferred from the gas (6) to the working medium (2). It is essential to the invention that the first flow channel (4) is formed by two cover plates (7, 8) and a profiled fluid plate (9) arranged therebetween, wherein the fluid plate (9), together with the two cover plates (7, 8), bounds at least one leakage channel (10) and/or leakage space (11) at the same time, the at least one leakage channel and/or leakage space being separated from the two flow channels (4, 5). Thus reliable operation can be achieved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 3/00 - Plate-like or laminated elements; Assemblies of plate-like or laminated elements
  • F25B 39/02 - Evaporators

2.

Heat exchanger assembly

      
Application Number 14237164
Grant Number 09938880
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-07-26
First Publication Date 2014-09-04
Grant Date 2018-04-10
Owner
  • Mahle International GmbH (Germany)
  • Behr GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bruggesser, Veit
  • Eilemann, Andreas
  • Grass, Uwe
  • Mueller, Rolf
  • Pomin, Hubert
  • Saumweber, Christian
  • Stehlig, Juergen

Abstract

A heat exchanger assembly may include an intercooler and a housing which encloses said intercooler. The housing may be part of a charge air line. The housing may include a charge air inlet, a charge air outlet and an opening through which the intercooler can be inserted into the housing from one side. The housing may also include a recess on the side opposite the opening, into which recess the intercooler engages. The heat exchanger assembly may include an elastic seal arranged in the region of the recess between the intercooler and the housing. The seal may be configured to at least one of bridge the deformation of the housing occurring during pressure pulsations, bridge relative movements between the intercooler and the housing, and tightly connect the intercooler to the housing in all operating states preventing an undesirable bypass flow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 9/02 - Header boxes; End plates
  • F01P 1/06 - Arrangements for cooling other engine or machine parts
  • F02B 29/04 - Cooling of air intake supply
  • F28F 9/00 - Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings
  • F28F 9/007 - Auxiliary supports for elements
  • F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
  • F02M 35/10 - Air intakes; Induction systems

3.

SYSTEM FOR CHARGE AIR COOLING AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR PROVIDING CHARGE AIR COOLING FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

      
Application Number EP2013065437
Publication Number 2014/016259
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-07-22
Publication Date 2014-01-30
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Diem, Johannes
  • Schienemann, Mark
  • Fehrenbach, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for charge air cooling for an internal combustion engine (2) based on an engine family, wherein an intake module (8) is arranged between a throttle valve (7) and a combustion chamber (3). A first cooling device (14) of the system is shaped to be structurally integrated into the intake module (8). Furthermore, in accordance with the system, a second cooling device (17, 19) is available, which supplements the first cooling device (14) and which is designed to pre-cool charge air before said charge air enters the intake module (8) and which is adapted for use with at least one engine model of the engine family. The second cooling device is intended for top engine types and can be arranged between the throttle valve (7) and a charge air compressor (5).

IPC Classes  ?

4.

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING A FRESH AIR SUPPLY DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2013065429
Publication Number 2014/016255
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-07-22
Publication Date 2014-01-30
Owner
  • MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
  • BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauer, Swen-Juri
  • Eilemann, Andreas
  • Grüner, Andreas
  • Richter, Jens
  • Ristovski, Robert
  • Springmann, Katrin

Abstract

The invention relates to a fresh air supply device (5) for an internal combustion engine (1), in particular in a motor vehicle, comprising a filter element (13), a charge-air cooler (14) that couples a coolant path (33) in a heat transferring manner to a charge-air path (32), a fresh air inlet (25), a discharge port (26) for filtered fresh air, an intake port (27) for charge air, a charge-air outlet (28) for cooled charge air, a coolant inlet (29) for a liquid coolant, and a coolant outlet (30). A fresh air path (31) connects the fresh air inlet (25) to the discharge port (26) and extends through the filter element (13), while the charge-air path (32) connects the intake port (27) to the charge-air outlet (28) and extends through the charge-air cooler (14), and the coolant path (33) connects the coolant inlet (29) to the coolant outlet (30) and extends through the charge-air cooler (14).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 29/04 - Cooling of air intake supply
  • F02M 35/024 - Air cleaners using filters, e.g. moistened
  • F02M 35/04 - Air cleaners specially arranged with respect to engine; Mounting thereon

5.

HEATING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2013065630
Publication Number 2014/016342
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-07-24
Publication Date 2014-01-30
Owner
  • BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
  • BEHR FRANCE ROUFFACH S.A.S (France)
  • BEHR-HELLA THERMOCONTROL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kohl, Michael
  • Krumbach, Karl-Gerd
  • Lochmahr, Karl
  • Seewald, Wolfgang
  • Schunck, Olivier
  • Nagel, Dirk
  • Heeper, Lars
  • Stallein, Matthias
  • Steinkamp, Michael
  • Marquas, Karsten
  • Dicke, Volker

Abstract

The invention relates to a heating device with plates stacked one on top of another, wherein at least one first fluid channel is formed in a fluid-tight manner between a first plate package with a first and a second plate (5, 6). An electrical heating element (32, 33) is arranged between a first plate (5) of the first plate package and an additional plate (6). The electrical heating element is accommodated between the two plates in a sealed manner and is electrically insulated, wherein an inlet-side and an outlet-side fluid connection (11, 12) of the first fluid channel is arranged on the second plate of the first plate package. The electrical heating element has a connection device (32) for electrical contacting, which is connected to the electrical heating element and protrudes through a window (31) in the second plate of the first plate package, wherein the fluid connections and the window are arranged adjacent to opposing lateral edges (34) of the second plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
  • F24H 1/12 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium in which the water is kept separate from the heating medium
  • H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus

6.

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH AN AIR-DEFLECTING ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2013065341
Publication Number 2014/013069
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-07-19
Publication Date 2014-01-23
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Venezia, Vincenzo

Abstract

The invention relates to an air-conditioning system with an air-deflecting element (1) in an air channel, said air-deflecting element (1) having an air-guiding element (2) and a flap (7). The air-guiding element (2) extends in a substantially flat manner in the air channel as a separating wall, and the air-guiding element (2) is lengthened by the outer contour (12) of the flap (7) at the free end region of the air-guiding element, said outer contour (12) of the flap (7) being formed by a first limb (10a) and a second limb (10b). The first limb (10a) of the flap (7) faces the free end region of the air-guiding element (2) when the flap (7) is open, and the second limb (10b) of the flap (7) is oriented substantially parallel to the air-guiding element (2) when the flap (7) is open. The invention further relates to a flap which can be used in an air-conditioning system according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

7.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2013064931
Publication Number 2014/012897
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-07-15
Publication Date 2014-01-23
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Anranter, Robert
  • Kullen, Philipp
  • Mühleisen, Harald
  • Schramm, Volker
  • Wolf, Walter

Abstract

The invention relates to an air conditioning system (1), comprising a first air duct (4) for conducting a first cold air flow (6), wherein the first air duct opens into a mixing chamber (5), a second air duct (8) for conducting a first hot air flow (9), which is heated by a heating body (7), wherein the second air duct leads into the mixing chamber (5), wherein the mixing chamber is used to mix the first cold air flow (6) and the first hot air flow (9), air outlets for letting out a mixed air flow, and at least one footwell outlet (15), wherein a control element (16) for controlling the temperature of the air flow flowing out of the footwell is provided in the mixing chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

8.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2013064318
Publication Number 2014/006213
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-07-05
Publication Date 2014-01-09
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ignjatovic, Spasoje
  • Kandlen, Juri
  • Richter, Jens

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchanger (1), particularly such as a charge air cooler or exhaust gas cooler, having a pipe-pipe base assembly (2), in which pipes (5) are inserted in a sealed manner with their opposite pipe ends into openings in two opposing pipe bases (3, 4), wherein between the two pipe bases (3, 4) at least one partial region of a housing (8) is disposed which engages around the pipes (5) of the assembly (2) and seals it from the outside, wherein the two pipe bases (3, 4) have two sides extending in parallel to each other and each adjoining an end region (6, 7) of the pipes (5), on which sides, on a side of a pipe base opposite the housing between the pipe bases, a further housing part (15, 16) is disposed in each case and is connected to the housing (8) in a sealed manner between the pipe bases, wherein on at least one of the pipe bases (3, 4) a seal (21, 22) is arranged in a sealing manner between the housing (8) and this pipe base (3, 4) and/or between this pipe base (3, 4) and the further housing part (15, 16), which is arranged on this pipe base (3, 4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 29/04 - Cooling of air intake supply
  • F28D 1/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid
  • F28F 9/02 - Header boxes; End plates
  • F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation

9.

FLAT TUBE AND HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING A FLAT TUBE OF SAID TYPE

      
Application Number EP2013063618
Publication Number 2014/001498
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-06-28
Publication Date 2014-01-03
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kästle, Christoph
  • Marx, Steffen

Abstract

The invention relates to a flat tube (20), in particular for a heat exchanger, composed of an areal material strip with two mutually opposite first and second side walls (21, 22) which are connected to one another by means of third and fourth side walls (23, 24), wherein the third side wall (23) is formed by two sections of the material strip that are laid one against the other in double-layer form, wherein an internal fin (30) is arranged in the interior of the flat tube (20), which fin, at the end sides, bears against the third side wall (23) and against the fourth side wall (24), and which fin, between the third side wall (23) and the fourth side wall (24), is supported alternately against the first side wall (21) and against the second side wall (22).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 1/03 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with plate-like or laminated conduits
  • F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations

10.

ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A SEALING ELEMENT AND A HEAT EXCHANGER, IN AN AIR CHANNEL

      
Application Number EP2013060920
Publication Number 2013/178604
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-05-28
Publication Date 2013-12-05
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Berndt, Ralf

Abstract

Arrangement comprising a sealing element (12, 13, 14) and a heat exchanger (1), in an air channel (4), wherein the heat exchanger (1) has a plurality of pipes (2) which carry a first fluid and are defined in their end regions by collection vessels (3) and can have a second fluid flowing around them. The arrangement is characterised in that the air channel (4) has a first guide groove (6) on an inner surface (5), which guide groove is formed by a first web (7, 8) and a second web (8, 7), and a second guide groove (9) which is formed by a third web (10, 11) and a fourth web (11, 10), the third web (10, 11) and the fourth web (11, 10) being disposed between the first web (7, 8) and the second web (8, 7) and the sealing element (12, 13, 14) enveloping the heat exchanger (1) along the collecting vessels (3) and its short sides.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

11.

INSTALLATION FRAME FOR HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2013060459
Publication Number 2013/174839
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-05-22
Publication Date 2013-11-28
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Fieger, Martin

Abstract

An installation frame (12) for a heat exchanger (1), in particular for a heat exchanger (1) in particular for installation in an air-conditioning system for motor vehicles, having frame elements (3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) that encompass the heat exchanger (1) at the short sides thereof arranged parallel to the air flow direction, said installation frame being characterized in that the frame elements (3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) are connected to one another, wherein the installation frame (12) is in the form of a sealing element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • F28F 9/00 - Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings

12.

HEAT EXCHANGER FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF A FIRST FLUID USING A SECOND FLUID

      
Application Number EP2013060610
Publication Number 2013/174914
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-05-23
Publication Date 2013-11-28
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dränkow, Andreas
  • Ghiani, Franco
  • Ignjatovic, Spasoje
  • Maucher, Ulrich
  • Richter, Jens
  • Schienemann, Mark

Abstract

The present invention relates to a heat exchanger (100) for controlling the temperature of a first fluid using a second fluid, wherein the heat exchanger (100) has a base (204) for separating the first fluid from the second fluid, said base having a sealing region. Furthermore, the heat exchanger (100) has a partition (202) for separating the first fluid from the second fluid, wherein the at least one partition (202) is connected in a fluid-tight manner to the base (204), wherein the at least one partition (202) forms a fluid duct for the first fluid. Furthermore, the heat exchanger (100) has a housing (102). In the sealing region between the base (204) and the housing (102), there is arranged a sealing element (400) which is pressed in a fluid-tight manner against the base (204) and against the housing (102).

IPC Classes  ?

13.

EXHAUST GAS HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2013059897
Publication Number 2013/171190
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-05-14
Publication Date 2013-11-21
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Geskes, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to an exhaust gas heat exchanger (1), in particular for use in a motor vehicle, comprising at least one first flow channel (2) that conducts a first fluid, which first flow channel is accommodated in respective tube sheets (3) at the end areas of the first flow channel, comprising a housing (4), which surrounds the first flow channel (2), the housing (4) having an inlet opening and an outlet opening and forming a second flow channel (10) for a second fluid, a second fluid being able to flow through the housing and the second fluid being able to flow around the first flow channel (2), the pipe sheets (3) being inserted into the housing (4) in such a way that the first flow channel (2) is sealed off from the second flow channel (10), and comprising a first diffusor (5) that conducts the first fluid into the first flow channel (2) and a second diffusor (5) that conducts the first fluid out of the first flow channel (2), the exhaust gas heat exchanger being characterized in that the exhaust gas heat exchanger (1) has at least one first shielding element (6), which has at least one first passage (7) and at least one first spacing element (8), which is placed onto a tube sheet (3) from the side facing away from the first flow channel (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 7/02 - Blocks traversed by passages for heat-exchange media
  • F02M 25/07 - adding exhaust gases
  • F01N 3/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust
  • F28F 9/02 - Header boxes; End plates

14.

DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL HEATING

      
Application Number EP2013057681
Publication Number 2013/156404
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-12
Publication Date 2013-10-24
Owner
  • BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
  • BEHR-HELLA THERMOCONTROL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kohl, Michael
  • Pankratz, Harri
  • Trapp, Ralph

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for electrically heating a fluid, in particular for use in an electrically operated motor vehicle, comprising an induction coil (2), which is integrated in an oscillating circuit (3) and produces an alternating magnetic field (1), and at least one first inductor (12), which is positioned within the alternating magnetic field (1), characterized in that the inductor (12) is arranged inside a module (19), through which a fluid to be heated can flow, the induction coil (2) being arranged outside the module (19).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24H 1/10 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium
  • F24H 9/00 - FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL - Details
  • B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
  • H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
  • F24H 1/00 - Water heaters, e.g. boilers, continuous-flow heaters or water-storage heaters

15.

ARRANGEMENT OF AN INTERCOOLER IN AN INTAKE PIPE

      
Application Number EP2013057509
Publication Number 2013/153127
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-10
Publication Date 2013-10-17
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fehrenbach, Matthias
  • Helms, Werner
  • Kölblin, Rüdiger
  • Saumweber, Christian

Abstract

Arrangement of an intercooler (4) in an intake pipe (5), wherein the intercooler (4) has a cooler block (15) through which charge air can flow and which can be inserted into the intake pipe through a first opening (11) of the intake pipe, wherein the cooler block (15) has at least one first outer wall (7) and at least one second outer wall (7) which run along the main expansion direction of the cooler block (15) and delimit the region of the cooler block (15) through which a flow can take place, wherein the intake pipe (5) surrounds the insertable part of the intercooler (4) on three sides such that a flow can take place through the cooler block (15) of the intercooler (4) within the intake pipe (5), wherein the intake pipe (5) has a first inner surface (9) and a second inner surface (9) which each run along one of the outer walls (7) of the cooler block (15), characterised in that the first inner surface (9) and/or the second inner surface (9) each have a first projection (6) on which the first outer wall (7) and/or the second outer wall (7) of the cooler block (15) can be supported.

IPC Classes  ?

16.

ARRANGEMENT OF AN INTERCOOLER IN AN INTAKE PIPE

      
Application Number EP2013057519
Publication Number 2013/153133
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-10
Publication Date 2013-10-17
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fehrenbach, Matthias
  • Helms, Werner
  • Kölblin, Rüdiger
  • Saumweber, Christian

Abstract

Arrangement of an intercooler (4) in an intake pipe (5), wherein the intercooler (4) has a cooler block (15) through which charge air can flow and a first opening (11) through the intake pipe (5), through which the intercooler (4) can be inserted into the intake pipe (5), characterised in that the intake pipe (5) has a second opening (1), which is arranged substantially opposite the first opening (11) and can be closed by means of a housing part (2).

IPC Classes  ?

17.

CORRUGATED FIN AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING IT

      
Application Number EP2013057587
Publication Number 2013/153157
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-11
Publication Date 2013-10-17
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Agner, Carolin
  • Haller, Björn
  • Kilian, Jonas
  • Ruckwied, Jens
  • Schmidt, Florian
  • Pantow, Eberhard
  • Schleier, Gerd

Abstract

The invention relates to a corrugated fin, in particular for a heat exchanger, having a substantially corrugated design, having a plurality of fin surfaces, wherein adjoining fin surfaces are connected to one another by means of a fin arch in such a way that a medium can flow through an intermediate space between adjoining fin surfaces, wherein the fin surfaces are arranged at an angle with respect to one another perpendicularly with respect to a throughflow direction for the medium, wherein the fin surface has at least one bulge which protrudes out of the plane of the fin surface, wherein the extent of the bulge in a direction perpendicularly with respect to the air throughflow direction is smaller than the extent of the fin surface in said direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 1/12 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element

18.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2013055226
Publication Number 2013/135808
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-14
Publication Date 2013-09-19
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Irmler, Klaus
  • Geskes, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchanger, such as in particular an exhaust-gas evaporator, having a housing with a fluid inlet and with a fluid outlet for a first medium, such as in particular exhaust gas, and having tubes which are arranged in the housing transversely with respect to the flow direction of the first fluid and through which a second medium can flow and which, by way of their ends at the inlet side and at the outlet side, are arranged and connected in a fluid-tight manner in a tube plate, wherein, to the respective tube plate, there is connected in each case one structure by means of which groups of tubes are connected to one another in such a way that an outlet of at least one tube is fluidically connected to an inlet of at least one other tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation

19.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2012076852
Publication Number 2013/098274
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-12-21
Publication Date 2013-07-04
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Neumann, Emil
  • Viehrig, Falk
  • Seewald, Wolfgang

Abstract

The invention relates to a plate-type heat exchanger (1), in particular for motor vehicles, comprising a plurality of plate pairs (20) in order to form first (32), second (36), and third flow paths (39). A spatial region (6) for fourth flow paths is formed between adjacent plate pairs (20), and a plate pair (20) consists of at least one first plate (21) and a second plate (22) in order to form the first flow path (32) and the second flow path (36) between the first (21) and the second plate (22). The first (21) and the second plate (22) are associated with a first attachment plate (24) and a second attachment plate (26), respectively. The third flow path (39) is formed between the first plate (21) and the second attachment plate (26) which is placed on the first plate (21), and the first flow path (32) is formed between the second plate (22) and the first attachment plate (24) which is placed on the second plate (22); or the third flow path is formed between the first plate and the first attachment plate which is placed on the first plate, and the first flow path is formed between the second plate and the second attachment plate which is placed on the second plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 1/03 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with plate-like or laminated conduits
  • F28D 1/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits

20.

KIT FOR HEAT EXCHANGER, A HEAT EXCHANGER CORE, AND A HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2012076859
Publication Number 2013/098277
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-12-21
Publication Date 2013-07-04
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Seewald, Wolfgang
  • Viehrig, Falk

Abstract

The invention relates to a kit for producing heat exchangers, comprising at least two types of heat exchanger cores (1, 2) in order to produce more than two different heat exchangers. The kit comprises: • - a first type of heat exchanger core (1) with a plurality of pairs (3) of plates in order to produce a plurality of parallel flow paths between the plate pairs (3) and • - a second type of heat exchanger core (2) with a plurality of groups (7) of three plates in order to produce a plurality of second parallel flow paths, one flow path being produced between two of each three plates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 1/03 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with plate-like or laminated conduits
  • F28D 1/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits

21.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2012076855
Publication Number 2013/098275
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-12-21
Publication Date 2013-07-04
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Seewald, Wolfgang
  • Viehrig, Falk
  • Neumann, Emil

Abstract

The invention relates to a plate-type heat exchanger, in particular for motor vehicles, having a plurality of plate groups in order to form first and second and/or third flow paths, a spatial region for fourth flow paths being formed between adjacent plate groups, the plate groups consisting of at least one plate pair having a first and second plate in order to form the first flow paths and the second flow paths, wherein a third plate can be arranged in interaction with one of the first or one of the second plates in order to form the third flow path.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 1/03 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with plate-like or laminated conduits
  • F28D 1/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits
  • F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in general; Regenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat

22.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2012076858
Publication Number 2013/098276
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-12-21
Publication Date 2013-07-04
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Seewald, Wolfgang
  • Viehrig, Falk

Abstract

The invention relates to a plate-type heat exchanger, in particular for motor vehicles, having a plurality of plate pairs for forming first, second and third flow paths, a spatial region for fourth flow paths being formed between adjacent plate pairs, the plate pairs being formed from at least one first plate and a second plate in order to form the first flow paths and the second flow paths between the first and second plates, the third flow paths also being formed between the first plate and the second plate or an attachment plate being placed upon the first and/or the second plate in order to form the third flow path between the first plate and the attachment plate and/or between the second plate and the attachment plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 1/03 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with plate-like or laminated conduits
  • F28D 1/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits
  • F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in general; Regenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat

23.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2012076045
Publication Number 2013/092644
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-12-18
Publication Date 2013-06-27
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Diem, Johannes
  • Förster, Uwe
  • Gonzàlez Rechea, Pedro
  • Haßdenteufel, Klaus
  • Hofmann, Herbert
  • Kaspar, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchanger, comprising a first tube/fin block, first headers arranged on both sides of the first tube/fin block, which first headers communicate with the tubes of the first tube/fin block, and a second tube/fin block having second headers arranged on both sides of the second tube/fin block, which second headers communicate with the tubes of the second tube/fin block, wherein the first tube/fin block having the corresponding first headers is an air-cooled low-temperature coolant cooler and the second tube/fin block having the corresponding second headers is an air-cooled refrigerant cooler, wherein the headers of the first tube/fin block arranged on a respective side of the tube-fin block and a header of the second tube/fin block are connected to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 9/02 - Header boxes; End plates
  • F28D 1/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits

24.

ELECTRICALLY OPERABLE HEATING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2012075175
Publication Number 2013/087671
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-12-12
Publication Date 2013-06-20
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kohl, Michael
  • Krumbach, Karl-Gerd
  • Spranger, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrically operable heating device (100) through which liquid flows, comprising a housing (1). The heating device (100) comprises an electrically operable heating apparatus and a liquid chamber for accommodating a heat-transferring liquid. The liquid chamber has a plurality of plate pairs (11g) comprising plates (11) connected to each other at specified distances from each other, whereby liquid flow channels can be created between the plate pairs (11g). The electrically operable heating apparatus is designed as a heating combination (20) having a plurality of heating elements (22), wherein the heating combination (20) can be arranged between the liquid chambers by inserting the heating units (21) into the accommodating spaces produced between the plate pairs (11g).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 3/24 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor being self-supporting
  • F28D 1/03 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with plate-like or laminated conduits

25.

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH AN ARRANGEMENT FOR FEEDING BACK EXHAUST GAS AND SUPPLYING COOLED CHARGE AIR

      
Application Number EP2012073564
Publication Number 2013/079427
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-26
Publication Date 2013-06-06
Owner
  • BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
  • MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bücker, Christian
  • Geskes, Peter
  • Jacobi, Detlef
  • Kleber, Andreas
  • Lutz, Rainer
  • Mohr, Uwe
  • Müller, Rolf
  • Sautter, Nic
  • Pantow, Eberhard
  • Sauter, Hartmut

Abstract

The invention relates to an internal combustion engine (1): with an arrangement for feeding back exhaust gas and supplying cooled charge air to an internal combustion engine (1), wherein the internal combustion engine (1) comprises an exhaust gas supercharging system (6, 7) and an exhaust gas cooling system (16); with an exhaust gas cooling system (16) having a single or double stage exhaust gas cooler with a first cooling stage (20) and optionally a second cooling stage (21); with at least one bypass (17) for circumventing the first and/or the second cooling stage of the exhaust gas cooler (16); with at least one exhaust gas control valve (15); with at least one intercooler (25) and a bypass (30) for circumventing the first intercooler (25); and with a charge air control valve (28), wherein the components of the arrangement that come into contact with an acidic condensate produced in the exhaust gas cooler (16) and/or in the intercooler (25) previously undergo an immunising treatment such that they resist the condensate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
  • F01N 13/16 - Selection of particular materials
  • F02B 37/00 - Engines characterised by provision of pumps driven at least for part of the time by exhaust
  • F02M 25/07 - adding exhaust gases

26.

METHOD FOR CLOSING A COLLECTING TANK

      
Application Number EP2012072902
Publication Number 2013/072492
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-16
Publication Date 2013-05-23
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Geiger, Wolfgang
  • Groß, Dieter
  • Herzig, Thomas
  • Kerler, Boris
  • Mille, Kai

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for closing a fillable collecting tank, in particular a fillable collecting tank of a heat exchanger for storing a fluid, comprising walls forming the collecting tank, wherein one of the walls is formed as a baseplate having openings for receiving pipes, wherein a filling opening for adding the fluid is provided in one of the walls, wherein the filling opening can be closed by the provision of a closure element that can be inserted into the filling opening or can be placed onto the filling opening after the fluid has been added to the collecting tank. The invention also relates to such a heat exchanger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 1/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • F28D 1/053 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight
  • F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in general; Regenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat

27.

HEAT ACCUMULATOR

      
Application Number EP2011070408
Publication Number 2013/071976
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-17
Publication Date 2013-05-23
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Eilemann, Andreas
  • Ignjatovic, Spasoje
  • Kölblin, Rüdiger

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat accumulator (1), in particular for use in a motor vehicle, comprising a heat accumulator container (2) which can be integrated into the motor oil circuit, through which motor oil (8) flows when the motor (4) is running, and which is disconnected from the circuit when the motor (4) is switched off. The oil pan (3) of the motor (4), in particular the lower part (5) of the oil pan, is provided as the heat accumulator container (2), and the oil pan is provided with heat-insulating container walls (6). In particular, an element for increasing the heat capacity of the heat accumulator is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in general; Regenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or
  • F01M 5/02 - Conditioning lubricant for aiding engine starting, e.g. heating
  • F01P 11/20 - Indicating devices; Other safety devices concerning atmospheric freezing conditions, e.g. automatically draining or heating during frosty weather

28.

PLATE EVAPORATOR FOR SUBCOOLING A STREAM OF AIR AND INTERCOOLER

      
Application Number EP2012071549
Publication Number 2013/064533
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-10-31
Publication Date 2013-05-10
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dürr, Gottfried
  • Sickelmann, Michael
  • Spranger, Thomas
  • Walter, Christoph

Abstract

The present invention relates to a plate evaporator (200) for subcooling a stream of air (112) through the intercooler (100) of a vehicle. The plate evaporator (200) has a fluid-impermeable evaporator channel (202) for evaporating refrigerant. The evaporator channel is formed between a first plate (208) and a second plate (500). The plate evaporator (200) further has at least one rib (602) for guiding the stream of air (112) and for transferring heat from the stream of air to at least the first plate (208). The at least one rib (602) has a thermally conductive connection to the first plate (208) on the side of the first plate (208) opposite to the evaporator channel (202). The plate evaporator (200) further has a refrigerant inlet (204) to the evaporator channel (202), and a refrigerant outlet (206) from the evaporator channel (202), which is oriented transversely to a main extension plane of the first plate (208) and/or the second plate (500) and is positioned next to a first end of the evaporator channel (202).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
  • F02B 29/04 - Cooling of air intake supply

29.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2012071322
Publication Number 2013/060882
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-10-26
Publication Date 2013-05-02
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gruber, Timo
  • Helms, Werner
  • Nguyen, Chi-Duc
  • Rouhana, Hicham
  • Wolfangel, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchanger comprising a block (2) which has ribs (9) and tubes (8) and which is arranged between a first collecting box (3) in particular for introducing a medium to be cooled and a second collecting box (4) in particular for discharging said medium. Each collecting box (3, 4) is closed off by a base (5, 6) which has eyelets (12) for receiving the tubes (8), and a trough-shaped circulating section (14) for receiving the collecting box (3, 4) extends along the edge of the base (5, 6). The base (5, 6) has an elevated contact region (16) on at least one end face (13) for the tube (8a, 8b) which lies directly opposite the end face (13) in order to allow a stable structure of the heat exchanger with collecting boxes comprising a trough-shaped depression.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 9/02 - Header boxes; End plates
  • F28D 1/053 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight

30.

THERMAL TRANSFER DEVICE, TEMPERATURE-CONTROL PANEL AND ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2012069592
Publication Number 2013/050450
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-10-04
Publication Date 2013-04-11
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hirsch, Stefan
  • Schmid, Caroline
  • Stripf, Matthias
  • Wiebelt, Achim

Abstract

The present invention relates to a thermal transfer device (105) for generating a thermal transfer between an energy store (101)and a temperature-control panel (103) for the temperature-control of the energy store. The thermal transfer device (105) comprises a thermal insulation layer (423) made of an unevenly distributed insulation material and a tolerance compensating layer (424) made of a compressible material for compensating different material strengths of the thermal insulation layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)

31.

HEAT EXCHANGER FOR A VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HEAT EXCHANGER FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2012065295
Publication Number 2013/020931
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-08-03
Publication Date 2013-02-14
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ludwig, Lars
  • Neff, Heiko
  • Camarero, Fabian
  • Hildenbrand, Ralf

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchanger (100) for a vehicle. The heat exchanger (100) has at least one tube (105) for conducting fluid from a first end to a second end of the tube (105). The heat exchanger (100) also has a first collecting element (110) with at least one recess (112) for receiving the first end of the at least one tube (105). The heat exchanger (100) additionally has a second collecting element (120) with at least one recess (122) for receiving the second end of the at least one tube (105). The heat exchanger (100) further has a covering element (130) that is connected or can be connected to the first collecting element (110) and to the second collecting element (120). The covering element (130) and the first collecting element (110) are designed to surround a first fluid collecting region around the first end of the tube (105). Furthermore, the covering element (130) and the second collecting element (120) are designed to surround a second fluid collecting region around the second end of the tube (105).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 1/02 - Tubular elements of cross-section which is non-circular
  • F28F 9/00 - Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings
  • F28F 9/02 - Header boxes; End plates
  • F28D 1/053 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight
  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)

32.

MOTOR VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

      
Application Number EP2012065321
Publication Number 2013/020942
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-08-06
Publication Date 2013-02-14
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dettling, Elke
  • Frey, Thomas
  • Feith, Thomas
  • Dürr, Gottfried
  • Raimann, Joachim

Abstract

In a motor vehicle air conditioning unit (1), comprising a housing (2), a heat exchanger (20), more particularly a refrigerant evaporator (5), with at least two manifolds (6) and cooling tubes (7) arranged therebetween forming a tube block (9), the heat exchanger (20) is to be sealed with respect to bypass air inexpensively and with little technical effort. This problem is solved in that the housing (2) has at least one V-shaped sealing rib (12) oriented parallel to an imaginary plane spanned by the tube block (9) and/or one H-shaped sealing rib oriented parallel to an imaginary plane spanned by the tube block (9) for sealing a front and/or rear side (10, 11) of the tube block (9), and the at least one H-shaped sealing rib (12) is oriented perpendicular to the at least one V-shaped sealing rib.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • F28F 9/00 - Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings

33.

DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF AN ENERGY ACCUMULATOR, MORE PARTICULARLY FOR A VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2012065630
Publication Number 2013/021037
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-08-09
Publication Date 2013-02-14
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Daubitzer, Nikolaus
  • Ludwig, Lars
  • Neff, Heiko

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device (100) for controlling the temperature of an energy accumulator, more particularly for a vehicle. The device (100) has a first outer wall element (110) and a second outer wall element (120). A main surface of the first outer wall element (110) and a main surface of the second outer wall element (120) are interconnected by means of a rib (130) made of a hardened adhesive. The rib (130) forms at least one fluid conduction channel for conducting a temperature control fluid between the first outer wall element (110) and the second outer wall element (120).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)

34.

HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2012064739
Publication Number 2013/020826
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-07-26
Publication Date 2013-02-14
Owner
  • MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
  • BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bruggesser, Veit
  • Eilemann, Andreas
  • Grass, Uwe
  • Müller, Rolf
  • Pomin, Hubert
  • Saumweber, Christian
  • Stehlig, Jürgen

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchanger assembly (1) having an intercooler (2) and a housing (3), which encloses said intercooler and is part of a charge air line, wherein the housing (3) comprises a charge air inlet (4), a charge air outlet (5) and an opening (6) through which the intercooler (2) can be inserted into the housing (3) from one side, and wherein the housing (3) has a recess (7) on the side opposite the opening (6) with which the intercooler (2) engages. Essential to the invention is that an elastic seal (8) is arranged in the region of the recess (7) between the intercooler (2) and the housing (3), which seal is designed such that it bridges the deformations of the housing (3) occurring during pressure pulsations, and thus relative movements between the intercooler (2) and the housing (3), and tightly connects the intercooler (2) to the housing (3) in all operating states and thus prevents an undesired bypass flow. Hereby, a high cooling capacity can be achieved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
  • F28F 9/00 - Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings
  • F28F 9/007 - Auxiliary supports for elements
  • F02B 29/04 - Cooling of air intake supply

35.

MODULE FOR A HEAT PUMP

      
Application Number EP2012064224
Publication Number 2013/011102
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-07-19
Publication Date 2013-01-24
Owner
  • BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
  • MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schiehlen, Thomas
  • Thiele, Steffen
  • Wolff, Thomas
  • Zwittig, Eberhard
  • Angermann, Hans-Heinrich
  • Burk, Roland
  • Schroth, Holger
  • Felber, Stefan
  • Brunner, Steffen

Abstract

The invention relates to a module for a heat pump, comprising an adsorption-desorption region (2), wherein in the region a bundle of pipes (4) through which fluid can flow is arranged and a housing encloses the pipe bundle and a movable working medium in a sealing manner, wherein a supporting structure (11) forms a mechanical support of a wall (1a, 1b) of the housing (1) against the action of an external pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25B 17/08 - Sorption machines, plants or systems, operating intermittently, e.g. absorption or adsorption type the absorbent or adsorbent being a solid, e.g. salt
  • F25B 37/00 - Absorbers; Adsorbers

36.

THERMOELECTRIC MODULE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A THERMOELECTRIC MODULE AND USE OF A METALLIC GLASS OR A SINTERED MATERIAL

      
Application Number EP2012064288
Publication Number 2013/011127
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-07-20
Publication Date 2013-01-24
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Angermann, Hans-Heinrich

Abstract

The invention relates to a thermoelectric module, having an electric insulation (104), an electric conductor path (106), one surface of the electric conductor path being attached to a surface of the electrical insulation, and a thermoelectric material (110), one surface of the thermoelectric material being attached to another surface of the conductor path.

IPC Classes  ?

37.

ADSORBER STRUCTURE AND MODULE FOR A HEAT PUMP

      
Application Number EP2012064167
Publication Number 2013/011084
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-07-19
Publication Date 2013-01-24
Owner
  • BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
  • MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Burk, Roland
  • Angermann, Hans-Heinrich
  • Schiehlen, Thomas
  • Zwittig, Eberhard
  • Thiele, Steffen
  • Wolff, Thomas
  • Schroth, Holger
  • Felber, Stefan
  • Brunner, Steffen

Abstract

The invention relates to an adsorber structure for a heat pump, comprising at least one pipe (4), through which a heat-transfer fluid can flow, and an adsorption medium, wherein a working medium can be adsorbed and desorbed on the adsorption medium and the adsorption medium is in thermal connection with the pipe (4), wherein the adsorption medium is designed as at least one, in particular several, molded bodies (6), which is/are directly adjacent to a pipe wall of one of the pipes (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25B 17/08 - Sorption machines, plants or systems, operating intermittently, e.g. absorption or adsorption type the absorbent or adsorbent being a solid, e.g. salt
  • F25B 35/04 - Boiler-absorbers, i.e. boilers usable for absorption or adsorption using a solid as sorbent
  • F25B 37/00 - Absorbers; Adsorbers

38.

MIXER FOR MIXING AIR FLOWS

      
Application Number EP2012062473
Publication Number 2013/000958
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-06-27
Publication Date 2013-01-03
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rapp, Joachim
  • Radressa, Genis

Abstract

The invention relates to a mixer for mixing air flows. The mixer comprises an air duct (100), which has at least one hot air duct (120) and one cold air duct (110), wherein an air flow through the hot air duct (120) and through the cold air duct (110) can be controlled by means of a respective mixing flap (530), wherein a heating element (140, 500, 510) is arranged in the hot air duct (120) in order to heat the air passing through the hot air duct (120). Furthermore, the mixer comprises a mixing chamber (200), which is connected to an air outlet side of the hot air duct (120) and of the cold air duct (110) of the air duct (100) such as to enable fluid flow, wherein the mixing chamber (200) has air guiding elements (320), which are arranged in such a way that air (150) flowing out of an air outlet side of the hot air duct (120) crosses air (130) flowing out of an air outlet side of the cold air duct (110).

IPC Classes  ?

39.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2012061693
Publication Number 2012/175488
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-06-19
Publication Date 2012-12-27
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kohl, Michael
  • Krumbach, Karl-Gerd
  • Spranger, Thomas
  • Schenk, Frank-Heiner

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchanger (1), comprising at least one electric resistance heating element (2), in particular at least one PTC element (3), at least two conductors (4), in particular circuit boards (6, 7), which are connected to the at least one electric resistance heating element (2) in an electrically conductive manner in order to conduct electric current through the at least one electric resistance heating element (2) and thereby heat the electric resistance heating element (2), at least one thermally conductive element (11) for transferring heat from the at least one electric resistance heating element (2) to a fluid to be heated, at least one electrically insulating element (22), which electrically insulates the at least two conductors (4), preferably from the at least one thermally conductive element (11), and at least one pipe (18), wherein the at least two conductors (4) and the at least one electric resistance heating element (2) are arranged within a cavity (19) bounded by the pipe (18) and the pipe (18) lies on the at least one electrically insulating element (22) under a compressive force at at least one contact surface (14). The aim of the invention is to operate the heat exchanger with high electric current under high voltage, for example greater than 50 V, without any risk to the surroundings, in particular persons. Said aim is achieved in that the pipe (18) has a greater thickness at the at least one contact surface (14) than outside of the at least one contact surface (14) and a step (17) is formed on the pipe (18) between the contact surface (14) and the region outside of the contact surface (14) as a result of the differing thickness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24H 3/08 - Air heaters with forced circulation the air being kept separate from the heating medium, e.g. using forced circulation of air over radiators by tubes
  • F24H 9/18 - Arrangement or mounting of grates or heating means
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • H05B 3/04 - Waterproof or air-tight seals for heaters
  • H05B 3/46 - Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base
  • B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
  • B23P 15/26 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass heat exchangers

40.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2012060118
Publication Number 2012/163954
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-30
Publication Date 2012-12-06
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bucher, Wolfgang
  • Brunner, Steffen
  • Geskes, Peter
  • Herber, Achim
  • Faber, Christian
  • Hetz, Philipp
  • Hund, Simon
  • Röschmann, Timm
  • Siegel, Albrecht
  • Wehrstedt, Wolfgang

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchanger (1), in particular an exhaust or charge air heat exchanger (2), comprising a housing (3) having a housing casing (4), a first base (5) and a second base having openings (6), pipes (7) as a first flow channel (9) for conducting a first fluid, in particular exhaust gas, the ends thereof being arranged in or on the openings (6) of the first and second bases (5), the pipes (7) and the first and/or the second base (5) are arranged within the housing (3) so that a second flow channel (10) for conducting a second fluid, in particular a coolant, is designed between the housing (3) and the pipes (7), a first inlet opening (11) for the first fluid, a first outlet opening for the first fluid, a second inlet opening (12) for the second fluid, a second outlet opening for the second fluid, a first diffusor (13) for directing the first fluid into the pipes (7), a second diffusor for directing the first fluid out of the pipes (7), which heat exchanger should be simple and cost-effective to produce and ensure reliable operation, in particular sufficient seal tightness. Said problem is solved by the invention in that the first and/or second diffusor (13) is designed as one part with the housing (3).

IPC Classes  ?

41.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2012059212
Publication Number 2012/159971
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-16
Publication Date 2012-11-29
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kurz, Volker
  • Rouhana, Hicham
  • Bröder, Haymo

Abstract

A heat exchanger of a type with a collector plate (1) which has a wall (2) in which are formed rim holes (3) which can receive the ends of tubes (4) of a bundle, wherein the wall (2) of the collector plate (1) is designed such that, for the purpose of a soldered or welded connection to the tubes (4), it forms collars (5) around the rim holes (3), and wherein the wall (2) has a front side (6) facing toward the tube bundle and a rear side (7) facing toward the collecting tank. Each collar (5) extends in the direction of the collecting tank from a straight base plane (8) on the rear side (7) of the wall (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 9/02 - Header boxes; End plates
  • B21D 53/02 - Making other particular articles heat exchangers, e.g. radiators, condensers
  • B23P 15/26 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass heat exchangers

42.

Cooling device for a battery module

      
Application Number 13523314
Grant Number 08771858
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-06-14
First Publication Date 2012-11-29
Grant Date 2014-07-08
Owner Behr GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Hirsch, Stefan

Abstract

A cooling device for a battery module and a battery device comprising said cooling device for a battery module are provided that includes a cooling element having at least one through hole extending from a first side of the cooling element facing the battery module to an opposite second side of the cooling element, at least one spring element disposed on the second side of the cooling element, in order to exert a contact force on the second side of the cooling element in a tensioned condition, and at least one clamping device coupled to the spring element and extending through the through hole, wherein a contact region of the clamping device extends beyond the second side of the cooling element when the spring element is in a relaxed condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)

43.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COOLING AN ENERGY STORE OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2012059209
Publication Number 2012/156488
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-16
Publication Date 2012-11-22
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hirsch, Stefan
  • Neumeister, Dirk
  • Wehowski, Manuel

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (100) and to a method for cooling an energy store (110) of a vehicle (112), wherein the energy store (110) has at least one cooling surface for exchanging thermal energy, wherein the device (100) has a convection tray (102) against which air in the environment of the vehicle (112) can flow, which convection tray is designed to be arranged at a predefined distance from the cooling surface of the energy store (110) and to form an intermediate space (114) between the cooling surface of the energy store (110) and the convection tray (102). The device further comprises a filling channel (104) for filling the intermediate space (114) with a cooling liquid in order to connect the convection tray (102) to the energy store (110) in a thermally conductive manner, wherein the filling channel (104) is connected to the intermediate space (114) such as to enable fluid flow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)

44.

CHARGE AIR DUCT FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

      
Application Number EP2012058406
Publication Number 2012/150358
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-07
Publication Date 2012-11-08
Owner
  • BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
  • MANN + HUMMEL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saumweber, Christian
  • Dehnen, Ulrich
  • Hummel, Karl-Ernst

Abstract

The invention relates to a charge air duct for an internal combustion engine, comprising a housing (10) having at least one inlet (10a) and at least one outlet (10b) for combustion air, and a heat exchanger (1), which is arranged in the housing (10) and through which a fluid can flow, for cooling and/or heating the charge air, wherein the housing (2) is reinforced against pressure of the combustion air via a tie rod (12, 13, 1), wherein the tie rod (12, 13, 1) is structurally integrated with the heat exchanger (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 29/04 - Cooling of air intake supply
  • F28F 9/007 - Auxiliary supports for elements
  • F28F 9/26 - Arrangements for connecting different sections of heat-exchange elements, e.g. of radiators

45.

HEAT EXCHANGER, IN PARTICULAR INTERCOOLER

      
Application Number EP2012057982
Publication Number 2012/150237
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-02
Publication Date 2012-11-08
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Augenstein, Claus
  • Bronner, Harald
  • Posset, Stephan
  • Klipphahn, Silvia-Helena
  • Tyulyukovskiy, Eduard

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchanger, in particular an intercooler, comprising at least one collector box (2) that has a base (3). At least one tube (4) engages into a passage (10) in an approximately perpendicular manner with respect to the base, said passage protruding out of the base (3) and surrounding a tube end, and the passage (10) has a rectangular cross-section that is adapted to the outer circumference of the tube (4). The aim of the invention is to further extend the service life of the heat exchanger with a further reduction of the wall thickness of the collector box base as well as of the tube. This is achieved in that a wall thickness of the passage (10) is thinned at least in a corner region (11).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 9/18 - Arrangements for sealing elements into header boxes or end plates by permanent joints, e.g. by rolling by welding
  • F02B 29/04 - Cooling of air intake supply
  • F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups

46.

SOLAR COLLECTOR FOR ABSORBING SUNLIGHT

      
Application Number EP2012058343
Publication Number 2012/150356
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-07
Publication Date 2012-11-08
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Geskes, Peter
  • Pantow, Eberhard

Abstract

The invention relates to a solar collector (300) for absorbing sunlight (108), wherein the solar collector (300) comprises at least one heat transport pipe (302), which is oriented in a collector plane. Furthermore, the solar collector (300) comprises at least one fin (304) for absorbing the sunlight (108), which fin is oriented substantially perpendicular to the collector plane and is connected in a thermally conductive manner to the at least one heat transport pipe (302).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24S 10/75 - Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed through tubular absorbing conduits with enlarged surfaces, e.g. with protrusions or corrugations
  • F28F 1/12 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element

47.

REFRIGERANT CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2012057137
Publication Number 2012/143429
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-19
Publication Date 2012-10-26
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hofmann, Herbert
  • Kaspar, Martin
  • Walter, Christoph

Abstract

A refrigerant condenser assembly (1) for a motor vehicle air conditioning system, comprising a collecting reservoir (2) that has an inlet opening for introducing the refrigerant into the collecting reservoir (2) and an outlet opening for discharging the refrigerant from the collecting reservoir (2), a coolant-cooled condensing heat exchanger (4) in a stacked-plate design for condensing the refrigerant, having a first fluid channel for conducting the refrigerant and a second fluid channel for conducting the coolant and having an inlet opening and an outlet opening for introducing and discharging the refrigerant and an inlet opening and an outlet opening for introducing and discharging the coolant, preferably a coolant-cooled subcooling heat exchanger (5) in a stacked-plate design for subcooling the refrigerant, having a first fluid channel for conducting the refrigerant and a second fluid channel for conducting the coolant and having an inlet opening and an outlet opening for introducing and discharging the refrigerant and an inlet opening and an outlet opening for introducing and discharging the coolant, should require little installation space and be easy to adapt to different geometric requirements of the available installation space. Said aim is achieved in that the stacked plates (6) of the condensing heat exchanger (4) and the stacked plates (6) of the subcooling heat exchanger (5) are oriented substantially at a right angle to each other and/or the stacked plates (6) of the condensing heat exchanger (4) and/or the stacked plates (6) of the subcooling heat exchanger (5) are oriented substantially at a right angle to a center axis (3) of the collecting reservoir (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
  • F28F 9/007 - Auxiliary supports for elements

48.

CONDENSER

      
Application Number EP2012057174
Publication Number 2012/143451
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-19
Publication Date 2012-10-26
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Förster, Uwe
  • Hofmann, Herbert
  • Walter, Christoph

Abstract

The invention relates to a condenser (1, 1'), in particular a condenser (1, 1') cooled by a coolant, said condenser consisting of at least one tube/fin block (2) having several flat tubes (3, 3'), each flat tube (3, 3') having a plurality of flow channels (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21) that extend adjacent to one another in the tube transverse direction and define a refrigerant-side hydraulic diameter (Dh refrigerant). At least one respective intermediate element (4) defining a coolant-side hydraulic diameter (Dh coolant) is arranged in the region of the flat tubes (3, 3'). The condenser is characterized in that the ratio of the two hydraulic diameters (Dh coolant) to (Dh refrigerant) is greater than (>) 1.3.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 7/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall

49.

EXHAUST GAS COOLER FOR COOLING COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, WATER COLLECTING ADAPTER, EXHAUST GAS COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN EXHAUST GAS COOLING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2012057196
Publication Number 2012/143462
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-19
Publication Date 2012-10-26
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bucher, Wolfgang
  • Grill, Oliver

Abstract

The present invention relates to an exhaust gas cooler (102) for cooling combustion exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine having a cooling medium, wherein the exhaust gas cooler (102) has an exhaust gas inlet (110) for introducing hot combustion exhaust gas into the exhaust gas cooler (102). Furthermore, the exhaust gas cooler (102) has an exhaust gas outlet (112) for directing cooled combustion exhaust gas out of the exhaust gas cooler (102), wherein the exhaust gas outlet (112) is fluidically connected to the exhaust gas inlet (110). Furthermore, the exhaust gas cooler (102) has at least one coolant inlet (114) for fluidically connecting the exhaust gas cooler (102) to at least one coolant outlet of the internal combustion engine. Furthermore, the exhaust gas cooler (102) has an interface (116) for fluidically connecting a water collecting adapter (104), wherein the interface (116) is designed to carry the coolant out of the exhaust gas cooler (102).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02M 25/00 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture
  • F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
  • F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation

50.

REFRIGERANT CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2012056641
Publication Number 2012/140116
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-12
Publication Date 2012-10-18
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Förster, Uwe
  • Guillaume, David
  • Hofmann, Herbert
  • Kaspar, Martin
  • Walter, Christoph

Abstract

In a refrigerant condenser assembly (1) for a motor vehicle air-conditioning system, comprising cooling tubes for conducting a refrigerant, the cooling tubes are arranged in flow regions (11) with at least one cooling tube, preferably at least two cooling tubes of a flow region (11) are connected in parallel in a fluid-conducting fashion, and the flow regions (11) are connected in series in a fluid-conducting fashion, two collecting tubes (5) for the fluidic connection of the cooling tubes (2) to an inlet portion (13) as a collecting tube portion (12) for introducing the coolant into a flow region (11), an outlet portion (14) as a collecting tube portion (12) for conducting the coolant out of a flow region (11), and at least one diverting portion (15) as a collecting tube portion (12) for diverting the refrigerant from one flow region (11) into another flow region (11), preferably a collecting tank having at least one overflow opening by means of which the collecting tank is fluidically connected to the cooling tubes and/or the collecting tube, it is the intention for the collecting tubes (5) of the refrigerant condenser assembly to require a small volume of refrigerant in order to reduce the costs for the refrigerant. Said object is achieved in that the flow cross-sectional area of at least one collecting tube portion (12) which follows in the flow direction of the refrigerant is smaller than the flow cross-sectional area of at least one collecting tube portion (12) which precedes the following collecting tube portion (12) in the flow direction of the refrigerant.

IPC Classes  ?

51.

COMPONENT AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTION METHOD

      
Application Number EP2012056771
Publication Number 2012/140196
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-13
Publication Date 2012-10-18
Owner
  • MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
  • BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bruggesser, Veit
  • Stehlig, Jürgen
  • Eilemann, Andreas
  • Pomin, Hubert
  • Saumweber, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a component (18), which has a housing (19) and at least one functional insert (22) arranged in the housing, wherein at least two housing parts (20, 21) are injection molded from plastic, wherein at least one functional insert (22) is inserted into at least one of the housing parts (20, 21), and wherein the housing parts (20, 21), with the at least one functional insert (22) inserted therein, are welded to each other to form the housing (19).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 69/00 - Combinations of shaping techniques not provided for in a single one of main groups , e.g. associations of moulding and joining techniques; Apparatus therefor
  • B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
  • B29C 65/10 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using hot gases
  • B29C 65/14 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using wave energy or particle radiation
  • F02B 29/04 - Cooling of air intake supply

52.

EXHAUST GAS COOLER

      
Application Number EP2012056280
Publication Number 2012/136765
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-05
Publication Date 2012-10-11
Owner
  • MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
  • BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fetzer, Tobias
  • Grözinger, Steffen
  • Hoppe, Mario
  • Kenntner, David
  • Kerler, Boris
  • Krauß, Hans-Joachim
  • Lukcin, Vinko
  • Schnepf, Christian
  • Schröder, Hennning
  • Stauch, Rainer
  • Tosun, Mehmet

Abstract

The invention relates to an exhaust gas cooler (1) for an internal combustion engine, in particular in a motor vehicle, comprising a tube bundle (3) through which exhaust gas (2) or coolant flows. At least two inserts (5) for increasing the heat transfer are provided in at least one of the tubes (4), said inserts being arranged so as to be axially offset with respect to each other and rotated with respect to each other. In particular, a particle deposit that reduces the efficiency of the exhaust gas cooler (1) can thereby be prevented.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
  • F28F 1/40 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only inside the tubular element
  • F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations
  • F28F 3/06 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations the means being attachable to the element
  • F28F 9/22 - Arrangements for directing heat-exchange media into successive compartments, e.g. arrangements of guide plates
  • F28F 13/06 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media
  • F28F 13/12 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media by creating turbulence, e.g. by stirring, by increasing the force of circulation
  • F02M 25/07 - adding exhaust gases

53.

COLLECTOR PIPE, HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A COLLECTOR PIPE

      
Application Number EP2012053942
Publication Number 2012/120059
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-03-07
Publication Date 2012-09-13
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Hirsch, Stefan

Abstract

The present invention relates to a collector pipe (300) for a heat exchanger which has at least one through-opening (350) for receiving a coolant pipe of the heat exchanger, wherein the through-opening (350) is bounded by a collar (360) which is formed from an edge region of the collector pipe (300), said edge region being turned over to form an inner wall of the collector pipe (300), and wherein the collar (360) bears against the inner wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 9/02 - Header boxes; End plates
  • F28F 9/18 - Arrangements for sealing elements into header boxes or end plates by permanent joints, e.g. by rolling by welding
  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)

54.

AIR-DIVERTING ELEMENT WITH A FLOW-OPTIMIZED CONTOUR FOR AN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2012053927
Publication Number 2012/120047
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-03-07
Publication Date 2012-09-13
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heilemann, Jürgen
  • Mühleisen, Harald
  • Venezia, Vincenzo
  • Laux, Holger

Abstract

The invention relates to an air-diverting element with a flow-optimized contour for an air-conditioning system, in particular of a motor vehicle, which air-diverting element extends approximately perpendicular to an air flow direction. To divert an air flow through approximately 180° and at the same time nevertheless prevent pressure losses and disadvantageous acoustic effects, one end of the air-diverting element (3) is adjoined by an approximately parabolic elongation (6, 7, 8) which is situated opposite that side of the air-diverting element (3) which faces away from the air flow direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

55.

METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A THERMOELECTRIC MODULE

      
Application Number EP2012053945
Publication Number 2012/120060
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-03-07
Publication Date 2012-09-13
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Angermann, Hans-Heinrich
  • Brehm, Holger
  • Himmer, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a thermoelectric module (2) comprising a metal housing element (4) and a ceramic layer (5) that is applied to the metal housing element (4). The thermoelectric module (2) further comprises an additional housing element (3) arranged on the side of the metal housing element (4) which is provided with the ceramic layer (5), the additional housing element (3) and the metal housing element (4) being joined to form a fluid-tight housing. The thermoelectric module (2) finally comprises at least one thermoelectrically active material (7, 8) which is arranged inside the fluid-tight housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 35/30 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details thereof operating with Peltier or Seebeck effect only characterised by the heat-exchanging means at the junction
  • F01N 3/023 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters using means for regenerating the filters, e.g. by burning trapped particles
  • F02M 25/07 - adding exhaust gases
  • H01L 35/34 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof
  • F01N 5/02 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus combined or associated with devices profiting by exhaust energy the devices using heat

56.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2012053018
Publication Number 2012/113836
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-22
Publication Date 2012-08-30
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Brotz, Friedrich
  • Kurz, Volker

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchanger comprising a block (2), which has fins (9) and pipes (8) and which is arranged between two reservoirs (3, 4), wherein each fin (9) comprises several fin sections (9a) and each fin section (9a) is approximately V-shaped and the two flanks (12, 13) forming a fin section (9a) each have several air slits (14), which extend perpendicularly to the flow direction of a medium flowing through the fin section (9a), wherein the two flanks (12, 13) of the fin section (9a) are connected by means of a first connecting surface (15) and/or the flanks (13, 12) of two consecutive fin sections (9a) across from each other are connected by means of a second connecting surface (16), wherein the first connecting surface (15) and/or the second connecting surface (16) has a fin section cross-section variation element (17, 18, 19), which is directed into the intermediate space (20) between the flanks (12, 13) forming a fin section (9a) and/or the flanks (13, 12) of two consecutive fin sections (9a) that are across from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations
  • F28D 1/053 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight
  • F28F 1/12 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element

57.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SETTING AN ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR AN ELECTROTHERMAL CONVERTER FOR THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF AN ENERGY STORE

      
Application Number EP2012053112
Publication Number 2012/113890
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-23
Publication Date 2012-08-30
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Grünwald, Jürgen
  • Feldhaus, Georg

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for setting an electric current for an electrothermal converter (110) for the temperature control of an electrochemical energy store (120) of a vehicle. The method comprises a step of setting the electric current to a maximum amperage if a temperature of the electrochemical energy store (120) is outside an operating temperature range. The maximum amperage causes a maximum temperature-control power of the electrothermal converter (110).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)
  • F25B 21/04 - Machines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Nernst-Ettinghausen effect reversible

58.

ARRANGEMENT FOR SEALING LINE INTERFACES IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2012053115
Publication Number 2012/113893
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-23
Publication Date 2012-08-30
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Grieb, Andreas
  • Wustlich, Kai
  • Schall, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement for sealing line interfaces in a motor vehicle in which lines (5, 6) from an engine compartment (1) of the motor vehicle are led into a vehicle interior (2), wherein the engine compartment (1) is separated from the vehicle interior (2) by a partition (3) which has an opening (4), through which the lines (5, 6) are led, and the opening (4) is closed on the vehicle interior side by a seal (12), which is fastened to a functional unit arranged in the vehicle interior. In order to enable a reliable sealing function despite the assembly tolerance to be compensated, a flange (9) of the functional unit that bears the seal (12) can be moved relative to the functional unit, or the seal (12) is movably arranged on the flange (9), which is rigidly fastened to the functional unit.

IPC Classes  ?

59.

TEMPERATURE-CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF AN ENERGY STORE

      
Application Number EP2012053205
Publication Number 2012/113930
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-24
Publication Date 2012-08-30
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Grünwald, Jürgen
  • Wehowski, Manuel

Abstract

The invention relates to a temperature-control device for the temperature control of an energy source (B), wherein the temperature-control device comprises a temperature-control unit (100), which has at least one Peltier element (130) which is arranged between an accommodation area (110) for the energy source and a fluid area (120) in a thermally effective manner. Furthermore, the temperature-control device comprises a control unit (320) for supplying voltage to the Peltier element (130), wherein the control unit (320) is designed to supply a voltage to the Peltier element (130), which causes the Peltier element (130) to transfer heat from the hotter part of the accommodation area (110) or fluid area (120) to the colder part of the accommodation area (110) or fluid area (120).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)

60.

FIN FOR A HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2012052807
Publication Number 2012/110651
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-17
Publication Date 2012-08-23
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Pantow, Eberhard

Abstract

A fin (1, 1', 1") for a heat exchanger, comprising a fin plate (2) which is corrugated in a longitudinal direction L and which is arranged between two structures and comprising a multiplicity of fin flanks (3, 3', 3") formed by the corrugation, wherein the fin plate (2) can be traversed in a depth direction by a flow of an in particular gaseous fluid for the purpose of transferring heat between the structures and the gaseous fluid, and wherein a multiplicity of gills (5, 5', 5") with a gill depth KT and with a gill angle KW with respect to the depth direction is provided in the fin plate (2), said gills being arranged one behind the other on the fin flanks (3, 3', 3"), running on a neutral line (4, 4') and extending substantially transversely with respect to the depth direction. The fin flanks (3, 3', 3") have, at least in regions, a substantially undulating structure profile, resulting in an arrangement of the gills (5, 5', 5") which runs on an undulating neutral line (4, 4').

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 1/12 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element
  • B60K 11/06 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with air cooling

61.

DEVICE FOR PRESSING A COOLER AGAINST A BATTERY

      
Application Number EP2012051804
Publication Number 2012/104394
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-02
Publication Date 2012-08-09
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Daubitzer, Nikolaus
  • Engelhardt, Martin
  • Heckenberger, Thomas
  • Himmer, Thomas
  • Ludwig, Lars
  • Moldovan, Florian
  • Moser, Michael
  • Neff, Heiko
  • Riedel, Rudolf
  • Schmid, Caroline
  • Schroth, Holger
  • Steinbach, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for pressing a cooler against a battery (1), said cooler (5) having at least one cooling surface for absorbing or dissipating thermal energy, and the battery having at least one contact surface for the cooling surface of the cooler to rest on. The device comprises a pressure part (67) having at least one spring-elastic pressure element for transmitting a contact pressure onto a section of the surface of the cooler facing away from the battery. The device further comprises at least one suspension unit (64, 65, 66) for suspending the pressure part on the battery, said suspension unit being designed such as to generate a suspension force which is counter to the contact force when the cooler is arranged on the battery and the suspension unit is suspended on the battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)

62.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2012051984
Publication Number 2012/104438
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-06
Publication Date 2012-08-09
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Freund, Andreas
  • Seewald, Wolfgang
  • Sickelmann, Michael
  • Schäfer, Bernd

Abstract

A heat exchanger, in particular for a heating or air-conditioning system in a motor vehicle, having an evaporator unit to which a refrigerant medium can be supplied via a distribution unit and through which said refrigerant medium flows and around which said refrigerant medium flows after only one diversion (two-block design) at the bottom in a diversion unit, wherein the distribution unit is designed to effect a uniform distribution of the refrigerant medium over the full width of the evaporator.

IPC Classes  ?

63.

BRACING DEVICES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE MODULE

      
Application Number EP2012051808
Publication Number 2012/104396
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-02
Publication Date 2012-08-09
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Daubitzer, Nikolaus
  • Engelhardt, Martin
  • Heckenberger, Thomas
  • Himmer, Thomas
  • Ludwig, Lars
  • Moser, Michael
  • Neff, Heiko
  • Riedel, Rudolf
  • Schmid, Caroline
  • Schroth, Holger
  • Steinbach, Martin
  • Moldovan, Florian

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for bracing an electrochemical energy storage module (1) with a cooler (5) which comprises at least one heat transition surface for transferring thermal energy, the energy storage module comprising at least one contact surface for the heat transition surface to rest on and at least two module supports (12) which are arranged on two opposite sides of the energy storage module. The device comprises a clamping plate (15) having at least two connecting elements (18), arranged at opposite ends of the clamping plate, for connecting the clamping plate to the module supports, the clamping plate being designed such as to enclose at least part of the circumference of the cooler and as to exert a bracing force onto at least sections of a side of the cooler facing away from the heat transition surface when the clamping plate is connected to the module supports.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)

64.

AIR NOZZLE

      
Application Number EP2012051810
Publication Number 2012/104397
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-02
Publication Date 2012-08-09
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • D'Angelo, Marco
  • Rais, Thomas
  • Tidelski, Axel

Abstract

An air nozzle (1) for discharging an air flow from an air supply duct (L) of a heating, ventilation or air-conditioning system, in particular in a passenger compartment of a vehicle, composed of a nozzle body (2) and of a receiving element (3) which receives the nozzle body (2), wherein the receiving element (3) is arranged on the air supply duct (L), and wherein the nozzle body (2) and/or the receiving element (3) are/is mounted so as to be pivotable about at least one degree of freedom, wherein in the interior (5) of the nozzle body (2) there is arranged a swirl insert (6) which is arranged fixedly and which is connected rigidly to the nozzle body (2).

IPC Classes  ?

65.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2012051387
Publication Number 2012/101273
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-01-27
Publication Date 2012-08-02
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kohl, Michael
  • Krumbach, Karl-Gerd
  • Spranger, Thomas

Abstract

A plate-type heat exchanger (1), comprising at least one stack plate pair (2) with in each case two stack plates (3, 4) aligned substantially parallel to one another such that between the in each case two stack plates (3, 4) there is enclosed a fluid-tight fluid duct (5) for conducting a fluid, in particular water, and comprising an inlet and outlet opening (6, 8) for the fluid, should be simple and cheap to produce and should be of compact design and should operate reliably. Said problem is solved according to the invention in that the heat exchanger (1) comprises at least one electrical resistance heating element (10), and the at least one electrical resistance heating element (10) is thermally connected to the stack plate (3, 4) and/or is mechanically connected indirectly or directly to the stack plate (3, 4), such that the fluid can be heated by means of the electrical resistance heating element (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24H 1/12 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium in which the water is kept separate from the heating medium
  • F24H 9/00 - FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL - Details
  • F24H 9/18 - Arrangement or mounting of grates or heating means
  • B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
  • F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
  • H05B 3/30 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor embedded in insulating material on or between metallic plates

66.

REFRIGERANT CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2012050986
Publication Number 2012/098261
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-01-23
Publication Date 2012-07-26
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kaspar, Martin
  • Hofmann, Herbert
  • Förster, Uwe
  • Walter, Christoph
  • Guillaume, David

Abstract

In a refrigerant condenser assembly for a motor-vehicle climate control system, comprising cooling tubes for guiding a refrigerant through them, two collecting tubes for fluidically connecting the cooling tubes a collecting vessel (6) with an upper ceiling wall (21) and lower bottom wall (22) and a side wall (20), which collecting vessel (6) encloses a storage chamber (11), and with an inlet opening (18) for introducing the refrigerant into the collecting vessel (6) and an outlet opening (19) for discharging the refrigerant out of the collecting vessel (6), with the result that the collecting vessel (6) is connected fluidically to the header tube (5) and/or the cooling tubes (2) by the inlet and outlet openings (18, 19), the storage chamber (11) has a volume through which flow passes, wherein the volume through which flow passes is a flow space (12) of the refrigerant as part of the storage chamber (11) below the inlet opening (18) of the refrigerant for a flow of the refrigerant from the inlet opening (18) to the outlet opening (19), the cooling tubes preferably have an overheating region for cooling the vaporous refrigerant, a condensation region for condensing the refrigerant and an undercooling region for cooling the liquid refrigerant, there is to be little refrigerant in the flow space (12) in the collecting vessel (6). This problem is solved by virtue of the fact that the volume of the flow space (12) is less than 90%, 70%, 50%, 30% or 10% of the volume of the storage chamber (11) below the inlet opening.

IPC Classes  ?

67.

REFRIGERANT CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2012050990
Publication Number 2012/098264
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-01-23
Publication Date 2012-07-26
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Förster, Uwe
  • Hofmann, Herbert
  • Kaspar, Martin
  • Kemle, Andreas
  • Walter, Christoph
  • Guillaume, David

Abstract

The invention relates to a refrigerant condenser assembly for a motor vehicle air conditioning system, comprising cooling pipes for conducting a refrigerant, two manifolds (5) for fluidically connecting the cooling pipes, a collecting reservoir (6) having an upper cover wall (21) and a lower floor wall (22) and a side wall (20) and having an inlet opening (18) for introducing the refrigerant into the collecting reservoir (6) and an outlet opening (19) for discharging the refrigerant from the collecting reservoir (6), wherein there is a first flow path of the refrigerant through a storage chamber (28) and therefore the collecting reservoir (6) is fluidically connected to the manifold (5) and/or the cooling pipes (2) by means of the inlet and outlet openings (18, 19), wherein the collecting reservoir (6) preferably comprises an outlet chamber (24) and a riser pipe (25), and wherein the outlet opening (19) opens into the outlet chamber (24), and wherein the outlet chamber (24) is connected to the riser pipe (25) and therefore the first flow path leads through the riser pipe (25) to the outlet opening (19), wherein the cooling pipes (2) preferably have a superheat region (11) for cooling the vaporous refrigerant, a condensing region (12) for condensing the refrigerant, and a supercooling region (13) for cooling the liquid refrigerant, wherein the supercooling region (13) is formed above the superheat region (11) and above the condensing region (12). In said refrigerant condenser assembly, it should be possible for a large amount of gas fractions, in particular at low filling levels and/or high mass flow rates, to be deposited in the collecting reservoir (6). Said aim is achieved in that a second flow path from the inlet opening (18) to the outlet opening (19) is formed by a bypass (14), in particular at the collecting reservoir (6), the second flow path bypassing the storage chamber (28) and preferably bypassing the riser pipe (25) at least partially, preferably completely.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25B 39/04 - Condensers
  • F25B 40/02 - Subcoolers
  • F25B 43/00 - Arrangements for separating or purifying gases or liquids; Arrangements for vaporising the residuum of liquid refrigerant, e.g. by heat
  • F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups

68.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2012050529
Publication Number 2012/095531
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-01-13
Publication Date 2012-07-19
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wesner, Markus
  • Herrmann, Hans-Georg
  • Klein, Peter
  • Himmer, Thomas

Abstract

In a plate-type heat exchanger (1) or chiller (1), comprising a multiplicity of stacking plates (2) stacked one on top of the other such that a first fluid duct for a first fluid and a second fluid duct for a second fluid are formed between the stacking plates (2), the stacking plates (2) having first apertures (4) as a first fluid duct for the supply and discharge of the first fluid, the stacking plates (2) having second apertures (5) as a second fluid duct for the supply and discharge of the second fluid, at least one diverting device (23) which closes off at least one first aperture (4) such that the first fluid is conducted in meandering manner through at least two, preferably at least three sections (25) of the first fluid duct between the stacked plates (2) in the opposite direction through the heat exchanger (1), a first inlet and outlet opening (6, 7) for conducting in and discharging the first fluid, and a second inlet and outlet opening for conducting in and discharging the second fluid, it is the aim for the heat exchanger (1) to be as compact as possible and to be simple and cheap to produce. Said problem is solved in that the first inlet or outlet opening (6, 7) is formed by an immersion pipe (11) and the first fluid can be conducted into the first fluid duct through the immersion pipe (11), such that the first inlet and outlet openings (6, 7) are formed on the same side of the heat exchanger (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
  • F28F 9/02 - Header boxes; End plates
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • F25B 39/02 - Evaporators
  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)

69.

INTAKE PIPE HAVING AN INTEGRATED INTERCOOLER

      
Application Number EP2011073488
Publication Number 2012/085008
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-12-20
Publication Date 2012-06-28
Owner
  • BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
  • MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Eilemann, Andreas
  • Pomin, Hubert
  • Saumweber, Christian
  • Bruggesser, Veit
  • Stehlig, Jürgen

Abstract

The invention relates to an intake pipe for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (10) that defines a charge-air channel and an intercooler (12) having a cooler block (16), which is arranged in the housing (10) in such a way that the charge air can flow through the cooler block. The cooler block (16) of the intercooler (12) terminates on a side facing the housing (10) with an outer component, preferably a cooling fin (22), and at least one recess (38) is formed in said outer component (22) of the cooler block (16), the at least one recess extending at least across part of the length of the cooler block (16) substantially perpendicularly to the charge-air flow direction (L). Furthermore, at least one projection (36) is provided on an inside face of the housing (10) facing the cooler block (16) of the intercooler (12), said projection extending at least across part of the inner face of the housing (10) substantially perpendicularly to the charge-air flow direction (L) and engaging at least partially in the at least one recess (38) of the cooler block (16) in a sealing manner.

IPC Classes  ?

70.

DEVICE FOR COOLING CHARGE AIR, SYSTEM FOR CONDITIONING CHARGE AIR, AND INTAKE MODULE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

      
Application Number EP2011073154
Publication Number 2012/080508
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-12-17
Publication Date 2012-06-21
Owner
  • BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
  • MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Eilemann, Andreas
  • Stehlig, Jürgen

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for cooling charge air for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. The device comprises a plurality of first coolant pipes (105) for conducting a first coolant and a plurality of second coolant pipes (110) for conducting a second coolant, wherein the first coolant pipes (105) and the second coolant pipes (110) extend in a longitudinal extension direction of the device and the plurality of first coolant pipes (105) is arranged adjacent to the plurality of second coolant pipes (110) in a transverse extension direction of the device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 29/04 - Cooling of air intake supply
  • F01P 3/18 - Arrangement or mounting of liquid-to-air heat-exchangers
  • F01P 7/16 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid by thermostatic control
  • F28D 3/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium flows in a continuous film, or trickles freel with tubular conduits
  • F28F 1/00 - Tubular elements; Assemblies of tubular elements
  • F28F 9/02 - Header boxes; End plates

71.

MOTOR VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2011071574
Publication Number 2012/072775
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-12-01
Publication Date 2012-06-07
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Litwing, Erich
  • Lindauer, Sascha
  • Wolf, Walter

Abstract

In a motor vehicle air conditioning system (1), comprising a housing (2), a fan and at least one heating device (3), the intention is for different heating devices (3) to be able to be fastened to a housing (2) in a technically simple manner with low production costs. This problem is solved in that the at least one heating device (3) is fastened to the housing (2), in particular exclusively, by at least one adaptor cover (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

72.

AXIAL FAN

      
Application Number EP2011071579
Publication Number 2012/072779
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-12-01
Publication Date 2012-06-07
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Aschermann, Uwe
  • Blass, Uwe
  • Guilbaud, Frederic

Abstract

The invention relates to an axial fan for delivering cooling air, in particular for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, comprising fan blades (13, 14, 15) which are fastened to a hub (12) and which have a pressure side and a suction side and a trailing edge (16, 17, 18) and a blade depth (t), on the pressure side of which fan blades is arranged a hub ramp (13a, 14a, 15a) which rises counter to the direction of rotation (D) of the axial fan (11), wherein the trailing edge (16, 17, 18) has an outer region (16a, 17a, 18a) situated radially outside the hub ramp (13a, 14a, 15a) and has an inner region (16b, 17b, 18b) situated radially within the hub ramp (13a, 14a, 15a).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 29/32 - Rotors specially adapted for elastic fluids for axial-flow pumps
  • F04D 25/02 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means

73.

DEVICE FOR CONDUCTING A COOLING FLUID, AND COOLING SYSTEM FOR COOLING AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT

      
Application Number EP2011068799
Publication Number 2012/072348
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-26
Publication Date 2012-06-07
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ludwig, Lars
  • Moser, Michael
  • Stripf, Matthias
  • Herrmann, Hans-Georg

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (100) for conducting a cooling fluid for cooling an electrical component. The device (100) comprises a fluid conducting chamber (110) for conducting the cooling fluid, and an at least partially flexible cover (120), which seals the fluid conducting chamber (110) in a fluid-tight manner and which forms a heat transmission zone for conducting heat between the cooling fluid and the electrical component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)

74.

APPARATUS FOR COOLING A HEAT SOURCE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2011070724
Publication Number 2012/069500
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-22
Publication Date 2012-05-31
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herrmann, Hans-Georg
  • Engelhardt, Dieter
  • Ludwig, Lars

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for cooling a heat source of a motor vehicle, comprising a hollow heat sink (2), an inlet (3) for introducing a cooling fluid, an outlet for discharging a cooling fluid, a first collecting region (4) for collecting the introduced cooling fluid, a second collecting region for collecting the cooling fluid to be discharged, and an insert part (5) for guiding the cooling fluid from the first to the second collecting region, wherein the first and second collecting regions and the insert part are arranged within the heat sink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

75.

FRAME FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY-STORAGE UNIT

      
Application Number EP2011070876
Publication Number 2012/069561
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-23
Publication Date 2012-05-31
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heckenberger, Thomas
  • Jin, Fan
  • Schnaars, Alexandra

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for producing frame elements for a frame for holding and arranging electrochemical cells in an electrochemical energy-storage unit. The present invention also relates to the use of certain plastics mixtures for producing said frame elements. The frame elements or frames of the invention are particularly preferably used in electrochemical energy-storage units with high power density. Electrochemical energy-storage units of this type with high power density are more particularly used for the operation of motor vehicles with electrical drive, for example in vehicles which are driven on the "hybrid" principle (electrical drive and internal combustion engine), and are also preferably used for exclusively or primarily electrically operated vehicles. It is preferable here to use, as electrochemical energy-storage units with high power density, lithium-ion batteries or lithium-polymer batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
  • H01M 2/02 - Cases, jackets or wrappings

76.

BATTERY HOUSING FOR RECEIVING AT LEAST ONE BATTERY CELL

      
Application Number EP2011070086
Publication Number 2012/065960
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-14
Publication Date 2012-05-24
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heckenberger, Thomas
  • Jin, Fan
  • Schiehlen, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery housing for receiving at least one battery cell, and to an energy storage device. The battery housing comprises a one-piece housing cover (102) made of a polymer material and a one-piece housing base (202) made of a polymer material. The housing cover comprises a lid region and a wall region and an internal contour of the housing cover (102) corresponds substantially to an external contour of the at least one battery cell. The housing base (202) can be mechanically connected to the wall region of the housing cover (102) by way of a connecting region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders

77.

PLASTIC FAN WITH EMBEDDED METAL RING

      
Application Number EP2011069690
Publication Number 2012/062778
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-08
Publication Date 2012-05-18
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Vollert, Ulrich

Abstract

In the case of a fan (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a fan impeller (2), the fan impeller (2) comprising a metal ring (5) and a plastic ring (10), wherein the metal ring (5) is partially embedded in the plastic ring (10) and the metal ring (5) is preferably provided with at least three attachment openings (11) for attachment of the fan (1), and fan blades (3) arranged on the fan impeller (2), the fan (1) is intended to be simple and cheap to manufacture, with a reliable interlocking connection existing between the metal ring (5) and the plastic ring (10). This object is achieved by embedding a radial inner end (13) of the metal ring (5) in the plastic ring (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 29/26 - Rotors specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04D 29/32 - Rotors specially adapted for elastic fluids for axial-flow pumps
  • F04D 29/02 - Selection of particular materials
  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

78.

HEAT TRANSFER ELEMENT FOR CONDUCTING HEAT BETWEEN A SURFACE OF A HEAT EXCHANGER AND SOLID BODIES ARRANGED ON THE HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2011069377
Publication Number 2012/059565
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-03
Publication Date 2012-05-10
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Isermeyer, Tobias
  • Hirsch, Stefan
  • Steinbach, Martin

Abstract

The present invention relates to a heat transfer element for conducting heat between a surface of a heat exchanger and solid bodies arranged on the heat exchanger, comprising a base plate that is to be arranged on the surface of the heat exchanger, the base plate comprising a plurality of lugs (102) which are folded out from a plane of the base plate in order to form a structure for receiving the solid bodies.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)
  • F28F 3/00 - Plate-like or laminated elements; Assemblies of plate-like or laminated elements
  • F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations
  • F28F 3/12 - Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels

79.

FAN COMPRISING FAN BLADES

      
Application Number EP2011067835
Publication Number 2012/049220
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-12
Publication Date 2012-04-19
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Aschermann, Uwe
  • Vollert, Ulrich

Abstract

The invention relates to a fan comprising fan blades, especially for a cooler of a motor vehicle, said fan blades (2) being fixed to a fan hub (3). In spite of being made of only a small amount of material, said fan is highly resistant to the flow conditions in the motor vehicle, each fan blade (2) being bent rearwards at an angle in the direction of a blade root (15), an angled region of the fan blade (2) being at least partially bent downwards towards the fan hub (3).

IPC Classes  ?

80.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2011068042
Publication Number 2012/049318
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-14
Publication Date 2012-04-19
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Burk, Roland

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchanger, comprising at least one first and one second collecting element (2, 3), through which a first heat-carrying fluid flows, wherein the collecting elements (2, 3) extend in a longitudinal direction parallel to a flow direction (A) of a second fluid, and a plurality of exchanger pipes (1), which each connect the first collecting element (2) to the second collecting element (3), wherein a main flow direction (H) of the first fluid in the collecting elements (2, 3) is parallel, in particular in the opposite direction, to the flow direction (A) of the second fluid, and wherein the first fluid flows within the exchanger pipes (1) substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction, wherein the heat exchanger is arranged in an exhaust gas duct (4), in which the second fluid is conducted as hot exhaust gas, in particular from a combustion process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 7/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being spirally coiled
  • F28F 9/02 - Header boxes; End plates

81.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2011067515
Publication Number 2012/045845
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-06
Publication Date 2012-04-12
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Irmler, Klaus

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchanger (12) comprising plate pairs (29) stacked one above the other, wherein a first flow chamber is formed between the two plates (30, 31) of a plate pair (29) by conducting a first fluid therethrough, a second flow chamber (21) for conducting a second fluid therethrough, wherein the second flow chamber (21) is formed between two adjacent plate pairs (29), an inlet opening (32) for introducing the first fluid, and an outlet opening (33) for discharging the first fluid. The aim of the invention is to make said heat exchanger (12) withstand high thermal and mechanical loads even over a long time period, such as 10 years. Said aim is achieved in that the plates (30, 31) have at least one expansion opening, in particular at least one expansion slit, for reducing stress in the plates (30, 31).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
  • F28D 7/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall

82.

PROCESS FOR SOLDERING COMPONENTS

      
Application Number EP2011065396
Publication Number 2012/041666
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-06
Publication Date 2012-04-05
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Englert, Peter
  • Trautwein, Ingo
  • Kaminski, Lars

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for soldering a plurality of components (1) based on aluminium, comprising the following steps: a. the temperature of at least a first component (1) is controlled to a defined application temperature, the application temperature lying in particular above 40°C; b. a flux composition (2) is applied to the heated component (2), the flux composition (2) being in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing an organic binder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 35/36 - Selection of non-metallic compositions, e.g. coatings, fluxes; Selection of soldering or welding materials, conjoint with selection of non-metallic compositions, both selections being of interest
  • B23K 1/00 - Soldering, e.g. brazing, or unsoldering
  • B23K 1/20 - Preliminary treatment of work or areas to be soldered, e.g. in respect of a galvanic coating
  • B23K 101/14 - Heat exchangers

83.

MIXING ELEMENT AND MIXING MODULE FOR TWO AIR FLOWS INTERSECTING IN AN AIR CONDITIONER

      
Application Number EP2011065349
Publication Number 2012/038246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-06
Publication Date 2012-03-29
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Venezia, Vincenzo

Abstract

The invention relates to a mixing element (100) for two air flows intersecting in an air conditioner. The mixing element (100) comprises a main wall (110) of a mixing region for mixing a first air flow and a second air flow intersecting the first air flow. The main wall (110) (100) is thereby disposed such that an inflow direction of the first air flow into mixing region and an inflow direction of the second air flow into the mixing region run longitudinally with respect to a main extension plane of the main wall (110). The mixing element (100) further comprises a first and a second auxiliary wall (120, 130) of the mixing region, each having a main surface at opposite side edges of the main wall (110). The first and the second auxiliary wall (120, 130) are thereby disposed such that the inflow direction of the first air flow into the mixing region runs past a side edge of the first auxiliary wall (120) and transverse to the main surface of the first auxiliary wall (120). The inflow direction of the second air flow into the mixing region runs longitudinally with respect to the main surface of the first auxiliary wall (120). An outflow direction of an air flow mixed from the first and the second air flows out of the mixing region runs past a side edge of the second auxiliary wall (130) and transverse to the main surface of the second auxiliary wall (130).

IPC Classes  ?

84.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2011065832
Publication Number 2012/034999
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-13
Publication Date 2012-03-22
Owner
  • BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
  • BEHR FRANCE ROUFFACH SAS (France)
Inventor
  • Kohl, Michael
  • Krumbach, Karl-Gerd
  • Spranger, Thomas
  • Clauss, Thierry

Abstract

In a heat exchanger (1) comprising at least one electrical resistance heating element, in particular at least one PTC element, at least two conductors (4) which are connected in an electrically conductive fashion to the at least one electrical resistance heating element (2), in particular printed circuit boards (6, 7), in order to conduct electric current through the at least one electrical resistance heating element and as a result to heat the electrical resistance heating element, at least one heat-conducting element (11, 12, 18) for transferring heat from the at least one electrical resistance heating element (2) to a fluid which is to be heated, at least one electrical insulating element (22) which electrically insulates the at least two conductors (4) and preferably the at least one electrical resistance heating element (2), at least one pipe (18) with a pipe opening, wherein the at least two conductors (4), the at least one electrical insulating element (22) and the at least one electrical resistance-heating element are arranged within at least one cavity which is bounded by the at least one pipe (18), the high-voltage electrical current, for example more than 50 V, for operating the heat exchanger (1) is not to present a hazard for the environment, in particular people. This object is achieved in that the heat exchanger (1) comprises an adaptor plate (34) with at least one opening (39), and in each case one pipe opening (37) is arranged at the opening (39) of the adaptor plate (34), and the at least one pipe (18) is preferably connected to the adaptor plate (34) in a fluid-tight fashion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24H 3/04 - Air heaters with forced circulation the air being in direct contact with the heating medium, e.g. electric heating element

85.

COOLANT CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2011063008
Publication Number 2012/028398
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-28
Publication Date 2012-03-08
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hofmann, Herbert
  • Förster, Uwe
  • Walter, Christoph
  • Guillaume, David
  • Kaspar, Martin

Abstract

In a coolant condenser assembly for a motor vehicle air conditioning system, comprising cooling pipes for conducting a coolant through, two collecting pipes for fluidically connecting the cooling pipes, a collecting container (6) with an upper cover wall (21) and a lower bottom wall (22) and a side wall (20) as well as with an inlet opening (18) for conducting the coolant into the collecting container (6) and an outlet opening (19) for conducting the coolant out of the collecting container (8), with the result that through the inlet and outlet openings (18, 19) the collecting container (6) is fluidically connected to the collecting pipe and/or the cooling pipes, the collecting container (8) comprises an outlet chamber (24) and a riser pipe (25), and the outlet opening (19) opens into the outlet chamber (24), and the outlet chamber (24) is connected to the riser pipe (25) and a storage chamber (28) for the coolant is formed within the collecting container (6) and outside the outlet chamber (24) and outside the riser pipe (25), the collecting container (6) preferably has an inlet chamber (26) and a downpipe (27), and the inlet opening (18) opens into the inlet chamber (26) and the inlet chamber (26) is connected to the downpipe (27) and the storage chamber (28) is formed outside the inlet chamber (26) and outside the downpipe (27), the cooling pipes have a superheating region for cooling the vaporous coolant, a condensation region for condensing the coolant and a supercooling region for cooling the liquid coolant, wherein the supercooling region is formed above the superheating region and above the condensation region, the intention is that little coolant will be present in flow spaces in the collecting container (6). This object is achieved in that the height of the storage chamber (28) is greater than the distance between the lower floor wall (22) and the inlet and/or outlet openings (18, 19).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 1/053 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight
  • F25B 39/04 - Condensers

86.

CONNECTING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING SOCKET OPENINGS OF AT LEAST ONE COOLING DEVICE AND COOLING SYSTEM FOR COOLING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

      
Application Number EP2011062992
Publication Number 2012/025327
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-28
Publication Date 2012-03-01
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Schiehlen, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a connecting device (100) for connecting a first socket opening of a first cooling device for at least one electronic component to a second socket opening of a second cooling device, wherein a fluid can flow through the first socket opening and the second socket opening. The connecting device (100) comprises a frame-shaped first insertion fitting (110) for inserting into the first socket opening, a frame-shaped second insertion fitting (120) for inserting into the second socket opening, and a stop element (130) disposed between the first insertion fitting (110) and the second insertion fitting (120) comprising a greater outer diameter than the first insertion fitting (110) and/or the second insertion fitting (120), wherein the first insertion fitting (110), the stop element (130), and the second insertion fitting (120) form a common passage (140) for guiding the fluid between the first socket opening and the second socket opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

87.

COOLANT CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2011064322
Publication Number 2012/022807
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-08-19
Publication Date 2012-02-23
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • David, Guillaume
  • Förster, Uwe
  • Jung, Matthias
  • Kemle, Andreas
  • Walter, Christoph
  • Hofmann, Herbert

Abstract

The invention relates to a coolant condenser assembly for an air conditioning system for a motor vehicle, comprising cooling pipes (2) for the passage of a coolant, two collective pipes for fluidically connecting the cooling pipes (2), and preferably a collecting vessel having at least one overflow opening by means of which the collecting vessel is fluidically connected to the cooling pipes (2) and/or to the collective pipe, the cooling pipes (2) having a superheating region (11) for cooling the vaporous coolant, a condensation region (12) for condensing the coolant as at least one parallel section (19, 21, 23) and a supercooling region (13) as a supercooling parallel section for cooling the liquid coolant. The problem addressed by the invention is that the coolant in the supercooling region (13) of the coolant condenser assembly should be cooled intensely without the coolant condenser assembly requiring greater space in the supercooling region (13). This problem is solved in that the flow cross-sectional areas of the cooling pipes (2) in the supercooling region (13) are smaller than the product of 1.0 or 0.9 or 0.7 or 0.5 and the flow cross-sectional areas of the cooling pipes (2) in the superheating region (11) and/or the condensation region (12).

IPC Classes  ?

88.

COOLANT CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2011064320
Publication Number 2012/022806
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-08-19
Publication Date 2012-02-23
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • David, Guillaume
  • Förster, Uwe
  • Jung, Matthias
  • Kemle, Andreas
  • Walter, Christoph
  • Hofmann, Herbert

Abstract

The invention relates to a coolant condenser assembly for an air conditioning system for a motor vehicle, comprising an inlet opening (9) for the introduction of a coolant, an outlet opening (10) for the discharge of a coolant, and cooling pipes (2) for the passage of a coolant, two collective pipes for fluidic connection of the cooling pipes (2), and a collecting vessel having at least one overflow opening by means of which the collecting vessel is fluidically connected to the cooling pipes (2) and/or the collective pipe, the collecting vessel being disposed on a first longitudinal side of the coolant condenser assembly, and the cooling pipes (2) having a superheating region (11) for cooling the vaporous coolant, a condensation region (12) for condensing the coolant, and a supercooling region (13) for cooling the liquid coolant. The problem addressed by the invention is that the coolant in the supercooling region (13) of the coolant condenser assembly should be cooled intensely without the condensation pressure increasing substantially in the coolant condenser assembly. This problem is solved in that, in the supercooling region (13), at least two cooling pipes (2), as the first supercooling parallel section (14), are acted upon in parallel by the coolant in a fluid-conducting manner, the coolant which flows out of the first supercooling parallel section (14) flows into a first supercooling intermediate flow duct (15), and the first supercooling intermediate flow duct (15) opens into at least two cooling pipes (2) as the second supercooling parallel section (16), and the second supercooling parallel section (16) opens into a second supercooling intermediate flow duct (17) and the second supercooling intermediate flow duct (17) opens into at least two cooling pipes (2) as the third supercooling parallel section (18), such that the outlet opening (10) is disposed on a second longitudinal side of the coolant condenser assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

89.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN EXHAUST GAS HEAT EXCHANGER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2011062913
Publication Number 2012/019912
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-27
Publication Date 2012-02-16
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Brunner, Steffen

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing an exhaust gas heat exchanger for a motor vehicle, wherein a pipe bundle (6), which receives exhaust gas from a motor vehicle, is fastened in a prefabricated housing (1) and subsequently soldered to the housing (1). In order to be able to dispense with an expensive solder frame, the housing (1) is elastically deformed by a force (7) acting in a planar manner, wherein during the acting of the force (7) the pipe bundle (6) is introduced into the housing (1) and after the pipe bundle (6) is positioned in the housing (1), the housing is relieved of the force (7), wherein the pipe bundle (6) is clamped in the inside of the housing (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 1/00 - Soldering, e.g. brazing, or unsoldering
  • F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors

90.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HEAT TRANSFER PIPE FOR A HEAT EXCHANGER, IN PARTICULAR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2011062894
Publication Number 2012/019910
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-27
Publication Date 2012-02-16
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Brunner, Steffen

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a heat transfer pipe for a heat exchanger, in particular of a motor vehicle, wherein an insert (2) contacts an inner face of the heat transfer pipe (1) and is fastened thereto. In order to ensure further processing of the heat transfer pipe to produce a heat exchanger without problems, the insert (2) is welded to the inner face of the heat transfer pipe (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 1/40 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only inside the tubular element
  • F28F 13/12 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media by creating turbulence, e.g. by stirring, by increasing the force of circulation

91.

FAN HAVING AN ELECTRONIC COOLER IN THE AIR FLOW

      
Application Number EP2011062924
Publication Number 2012/019914
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-27
Publication Date 2012-02-16
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bielesch, Thomas
  • Schatz, Markus
  • Brümmer, Richard

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooling air blower (100) having at least one fan (110) having fan blades (120) displaceable in a rotational range. The cooling air blower further comprises a fan mount having a substantially rectangular frame (150), wherein the fan mount fixes the fan (110) in a particular position by at least one mounting brace (140). The air-cooling blower finally comprises a controller (160) having a cooling element, wherein the cooling element comprises a cooling element plate (300) having a polygonal shape substantially approaching a triangular shape, wherein the cooling element comprises a plurality of cooling fins (310) extending from the cooling element plate (300), wherein the cooling element is disposed on the mounting brace (140) and the cooling fins (310) extend in the direction toward the rotational range of the fan blades (120).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 29/58 - Cooling; Heating; Diminishing heat transfer
  • F04D 25/08 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the working fluid being air, e.g. for ventilation
  • F04D 29/52 - Casings; Connections for working fluid for axial pumps

92.

HEAT-CONDUCTING MODULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2011062964
Publication Number 2012/019918
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-28
Publication Date 2012-02-16
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Isermeyer, Tobias
  • Schroth, Holger
  • Weichelt, Uwe
  • Steinbach, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat-conducting module (102) for controlling the temperature of at least one element (209), in particular an electrochemical energy store unit. The heat-conducting module (102) has a receiving surface for receiving the at least one element (209), a connecting surface for connecting the heat-conducting module (102) to a heat sink (104), and at least one detent hook (210). The detent hook (210) projects from the connecting surface and is shaped so as to engage in a detent opening in the heat sink (104) when the heat-conducting module (102) is moved relative to the heat sink (104) along a latching direction (215).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)
  • F28F 3/06 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations the means being attachable to the element
  • F28F 3/12 - Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels

93.

BATTERY COOLING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2011062839
Publication Number 2012/016885
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-26
Publication Date 2012-02-09
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Neumeister, Dirk
  • Wiebelt, Achim

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery cooling system (1), in particular for a hybrid or electric vehicle, comprising a chiller (3) for transferring heat between a refrigerant circuit (5) and a coolant circuit (6) and comprising a bypass (4) which is associated with the chiller (3) such that the desired cooling power in the chiller (3) can be transmitted for a specified volumetric flow rate by the regulated or controlled distribution of said volumetric flow rate to the chiller (3) or to the bypass (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

94.

COMBINATION HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMBINATION HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2011062875
Publication Number 2012/016890
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-27
Publication Date 2012-02-09
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Moldovan, Florian

Abstract

The invention relates to a combination heat exchanger for heating or cooling a component of a vehicle, to a method for producing a combination heat exchanger, and to an energy supplying unit. The combination heat exchanger has the following features: a cooling block (100) which is designed to be permeated by a fluid, a contact face for heating or cooling the component, and a heating face that lies opposite the contact face. The combination heat exchanger further has a heating wire (130) for converting electric energy into heat energy. Finally, the combination heat exchanger also comprises a plurality of lugs (140) for fixing the heating wire to the heating face of the cooling block.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)
  • H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating

95.

PLATE-SHAPED HEAT EXCHANGER FOR A COOLING DEVICE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE HEAT EXCHANGER PACKAGE

      
Application Number EP2011063469
Publication Number 2012/017044
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-08-04
Publication Date 2012-02-09
Owner
  • BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
  • MAHLE BEHR INDUSTRY GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kerler, Boris
  • Grözinger, Steffen
  • Tosun, Mehmet
  • Schnepf, Christian
  • Schmidt, Florian
  • Krauss, Hans-Joachim
  • Lukcin, Vinko
  • Larpent, Stéphanie

Abstract

The invention relates to a plate-shaped heat exchanger for a cooling device comprising at least one heat exchanger package, in particular for a motor vehicle, consisting of a plurality of openings (7) for accommodating a pipe conducting a coolant, wherein each opening (7) is surrounded by an passage (4) and a plurality of projections (10, 11, 15, 16) are distributed between the passages (4) for the heat exchange with the medium to be cooled. In order to allow a high performance increase of a cooling device, yet a low increase in pressure loss of the charge air, a plurality of projections (10, 11, 15, 16) are arranged around an passage (4), wherein the projections (10, 11, 15, 16) have a shape that assures deliberate heat conduction from the projections (10, 11, 15, 16) to the passage (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 1/32 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element and extending transversely the means having portions engaging further tubular elements

96.

SYSTEM FOR USING THE WASTE HEAT OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

      
Application Number EP2011058470
Publication Number 2012/010349
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-05-24
Publication Date 2012-01-26
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Geskes, Peter
  • Irmler, Klaus
  • Pantow, Eberhard
  • Schmdt, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for using the waste heat of an internal combustion engine by means of the Clausius-Rankine cycle, wherein an incorporation of an operating medium into the combustion air fed to the combustion engine due to lack of sealing or a leak at the evaporator heat exchanger (4) is substantially ruled out. Said aim is achieved, according to the invention, in that the at least one first flow channel (19) is formed by at least one first limiting component (21) and the at least one second flow channel (20) is formed by at least one second limiting component (22) and there is a fluid-conducting connection to the surroundings or to a receiving chamber from the at least one first limiting component (21) and preferably from the at least one second limiting component (22), so that in the event of a leak at the at least one first limiting component (21) the operating medium can be conducted into the surroundings or into the receiving chamber and preferably in event of a leak at the at least one second limiting component (22) the fluid can be conducted into the surroundings or into the receiving chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 3/00 - Plate-like or laminated elements; Assemblies of plate-like or laminated elements
  • F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
  • F28D 7/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
  • F02M 25/07 - adding exhaust gases

97.

SYSTEM FOR UTILIZING WASTE HEAT OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

      
Application Number EP2011061554
Publication Number 2012/007359
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-07
Publication Date 2012-01-19
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Geskes, Peter
  • Irmler, Klaus
  • Schmidt, Michael
  • Strehlau, Arthur

Abstract

In a system for utilizing waste heat of an internal combustion engine by means of the Clausius-Rankine cycle process, comprising a circuit with lines containing a working medium, in particular water, a pump for conveying the working medium, an evaporator heat exchanger (4) which serves for evaporating the liquid working medium using waste heat of the internal combustion engine and which has an inlet opening (11) for conducting the working medium into a flow duct (19) and an outlet opening (12) for conducting the working medium out of the flow duct (19), and the flow duct (19) is divided into a plurality of flow duct parts (20) connected hydraulically in parallel, an expansion machine, a condenser for liquefying the vaporous working medium, preferably a collecting and compensating vessel for the liquid working medium, it is sought to be able to change the working medium substantially completely from a liquid state of aggregation to a gaseous state of aggregation at an evaporator heat exchanger (4). Said object is achieved in that the evaporator heat exchanger (4) has a mixing duct (22) and, in the flow direction of the working medium, at least two flow duct parts (20) connected hydraulically in parallel open into the mixing duct (22), and in the flow direction of the working medium, the mixing duct (22) opens into at least two flow duct parts (20) connected hydraulically in parallel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02G 5/02 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases
  • F01K 23/06 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
  • F01N 3/04 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of liquids
  • F01N 5/02 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus combined or associated with devices profiting by exhaust energy the devices using heat
  • F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation

98.

SOLDERABLE FLUID CHANNEL FOR A HEAT EXCHANGER OF ALUMINIUM

      
Application Number EP2011061839
Publication Number 2012/007452
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-12
Publication Date 2012-01-19
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Englert, Peter
  • Grünenwald, Bernd
  • Kurz, Volker

Abstract

The invention relates to a fluid channel for a heat exchanger, comprising a metal sheet (1), wherein the metal sheet (1) has at least one core region of an aluminium base alloy and at least one structure (4, 14) arranged inside the fluid channel, wherein the structure (4, 14) lies against a surface (3) of the metal sheet and can be soldered to the metal sheet in a flux-free manner by way of a first soldering location in a soldering operation, and wherein a soldering region (5a, 5b, 7, 12, 13) of the metal sheet and a counterpart (5a, 5b, 7, 12, 13) lie against one another and can be soldered to one another in the same soldering operation as a second soldering location while wetting with flux, wherein an open path between the two soldering locations exists before the soldering operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 35/28 - Selection of soldering or welding materials proper with the principal constituent melting at less than 950°C
  • B23K 1/00 - Soldering, e.g. brazing, or unsoldering
  • B23K 1/20 - Preliminary treatment of work or areas to be soldered, e.g. in respect of a galvanic coating
  • B21D 53/02 - Making other particular articles heat exchangers, e.g. radiators, condensers
  • F28F 21/08 - Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials of metal
  • F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
  • B23K 101/14 - Heat exchangers

99.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TUBE FOR A HEAT EXCHANGER, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2011061376
Publication Number 2012/004290
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-06
Publication Date 2012-01-12
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Brunner, Steffen

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a tube for a heat exchanger, in particular for a motor vehicle, in which a long tube (1), which is provided with turbulence inserts (2) on the surface thereof, is separated into at least two individual tubes. In order to further reduce the production costs and nevertheless achieve a clean cutting surface, a first part (11) of an at least two-part cutting device (11, 12) is introduced into the interior of the long tube (8) through at least one opening (3, 4) of the long tube (8) and the second part (12) of the cutting device (11, 12) is placed against the outer face of the long tube (8) approximately opposite of the inner, first part (11) of the cutting device (11, 12), wherein the first part (11) and the second part (12) of the cutting device (11, 12) are pressed against one another in order to dividing the long tube (8).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23D 21/14 - Machines or devices for shearing or cutting tubes cutting inside the tube

100.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED AIR FLOW

      
Application Number EP2011058189
Publication Number 2011/151196
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-05-19
Publication Date 2011-12-08
Owner BEHR GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Schall, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to a temperature control device (200) for a vehicle, comprising a first air duct for guiding a first portion of an air flow and a second air duct (352) for guiding a second portion of the air flow. A cooling device (108) is disposed in the first air duct, in order to cool the first portion of the air flow. A mixer device (350) is provided for mixing the first air flow from the first air duct with the second portion of the air flow from second air duct (352) in order to generate a temperature controlled air flow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
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