Patents by Inventor Andreas Draenkow

Andreas Draenkow has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11988457
    Abstract: A coaxial tube arrangement for a heat exchanger may include a coaxial tube and a closing cover. The coaxial tube may include an inner core channel and an outer annular channel. The closing cover may close the coaxial tube at a longitudinal end side. The closing cover may have a base region and a circumferential edge. The base region may be aligned transversely to a flow direction through the coaxial tube. The circumferential edge may be aligned with the flow direction and may face the coaxial tube. The circumferential edge may have a thickness, which is defined transversely to the flow direction, that is equal to or greater than a height of the annular channel, which is defined transversely to the flow direction. The circumferential edge may cover the annular channel transversely to the flow direction and may separate the annular channel from the core channel in a fluid-tight manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Draenkow, Timo Feldkeller, Thomas Merten
  • Publication number: 20240142177
    Abstract: A two-phase heat exchanger is disclosed. The heat exchanger includes at least one inlet collector and at least one outlet collector, which are arranged spaced apart with respect to one another in a first direction. A matrix is arranged between and fluidly connected to the inlet collector and the outlet collector. In at least one of the inlet collector and the outlet collector, at least one aperture is arranged, which is spaced apart with respect to an associated collector opening in a second direction running transversely to the first direction. The at least one aperture has aperture openings, which are open in the second direction and through which a flow path of a temperature control medium leads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas Draenkow, Tobias Isermeyer, Gustavo Fuga Santos, Markus Wesner, Jichao Zhao
  • Publication number: 20230258410
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger, in particular for the refrigerant circuit of a motor vehicle. The heat exchanger is formed of interconnected rectangular plates. Channels are formed between the plates. Two heat exchanging media flow alternately through the channels formed in this way via at least one inflow opening and at least one outflow opening. The plates have profiles. Contact points are formed between the plates. The plates are connected to each other at said contact points. Flow paths of the two media from the corresponding inflow port to the corresponding outflow port are formed in this way. The flow has a main flow direction. The profiles of the plates as well as their contact points are shown such that the profiles run essentially along the main flow direction of the flow formed between the plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Andreas DRÄNKOW, Thomas MERTEN
  • Publication number: 20230251047
    Abstract: A heat exchanger module with a first block of a first heat exchanger, further with a second block of a second heat exchanger, and further with an expansion valve, wherein the first block, the second block and the expansion valve are designed as an interconnected module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: MAHLE International GmbH
    Inventors: Timo FELDKELLER, Andreas Draenkow
  • Publication number: 20230102168
    Abstract: A thermal management module for a thermal management system is disclosed. The thermal management module includes a first heat exchanger for flowing through by a refrigerant and by a working medium fluidically separately with respect to the refrigerant. A second heat exchanger is provided including at least a first fluid path and at least a second fluid path, separate from the first fluid path, respectively for flowing through by the refrigerant. A connecting arrangement is arranged between the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger. The connecting arrangement connects the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger to one another mechanically and fluidically, so that the refrigerant can flow between the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Dominik Behnert, Andreas Draenkow, Timo Feldkeller, Falk Humboldt, Anja Kies, Michael Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20230064641
    Abstract: A coaxial tube arrangement for a heat exchanger may include a coaxial tube and a closing cover. The coaxial tube may include an inner core channel and an outer annular channel. The closing cover may close the coaxial tube at a longitudinal end side. The closing cover may have a base region and a circumferential edge. The base region may be aligned transversely to a flow direction through the coaxial tube. The circumferential edge may be aligned with the flow direction and may face the coaxial tube. The circumferential edge may have a thickness, which is defined transversely to the flow direction, that is equal to or greater than a height of the annular channel, which is defined transversely to the flow direction. The circumferential edge may cover the annular channel transversely to the flow direction and may separate the annular channel from the core channel in a fluid-tight manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Andreas Draenkow, Timo Feldkeller, Thomas Merten
  • Patent number: 11162718
    Abstract: A stacked plate heat exchanger for a motor vehicle may include a plurality of elongated plates stacked on one another between which a plurality of cavities are disposed alternately for two media. The plurality of cavities may be respectively delimited by a respective plate of the plurality of plates zonally by a plate surface and a surrounding wall. The respective plate may include two flow openings, two passage openings, and two domes respectively arranged around one of the two passage openings. At least of one of the plurality of plates may further include an elongated separation shaping arranged on the plate surface, projecting into the respective cavity, and extending from the first short side between the two flow openings in a direction of the second short side. The separation shaping may adjoin the first short side at an angle ? of 45° to 90°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Inventors: Andreas Draenkow, Timo Feldkeller, Thomas Merten
  • Publication number: 20210324820
    Abstract: A heat exchanger, e.g., an indirect charge air cooler for an internal combustion engine, is disclosed. The heat exchanger includes a plurality of tubes that provide a first channel system for a first fluid, and a second channel system for a second fluid disposed between the plurality of tubes that is fluidically separated from the first channel system. Two opposite side parts for fluidically bounding the second channel system are provided, between which the plurality of tubes are arranged. At least one frame part is soldered together with a respective outer edge of the two side parts. The outer edge of a side part includes a tab bent over S-shaped as edge reinforcement with a first tab section solder-plated on an outside and a second tab section solder-plated on an inside. The frame part has an S-shaped cross section with a first receptacle that receives the first tab section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Andreas Draenkow, Nicolas Ferrand, Jens Richter
  • Publication number: 20210239411
    Abstract: A heat exchanger plate for a heat exchanger may include a plate bottom having at least one through opening. The at least one through opening may be arranged in a bottom plane. An opening edge may extend around the at least one through opening. The opening edge may be formed by and protrude laterally away from the plate bottom. The at least one through opening may extend along a normal direction perpendicular to the bottom plane. The opening edge may be structured such that (i) a diameter of the at least one through opening increases away from the bottom plane along the normal direction at least in some sections and (ii) the diameter of the at least one through opening is larger at at least one distance from the bottom plane, which is predetermined with respect to the normal direction, than at the bottom plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Andreas Draenkow, Thomas Merten
  • Patent number: 10876802
    Abstract: A stacked plate heat exchanger may include a plurality of stacked plates stacked on top of one another, between which a plurality of hollow spaces for two media may be alternately defined. The plurality of stacked plates may include at least two first stacked plates and at least one second stacked plate. The plurality of stacked plates may respectively include at least one first passage opening surrounded by a dome and at least one second passage opening. The at least one second passage opening of the at least one second stacked plate may be surrounded by an annular bead. The at least one second stacked plate may be arranged between the at least two first stacked plates such that the dome of a lower first stacked plate, the dome of an upper first stacked plate, and the annular bead are connected to one another and define an immersion tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Inventors: Axel Dolderer, Andreas Draenkow, Timo Feldkeller, Thomas Mager, Thomas Merten, Markus Wesner
  • Publication number: 20200248967
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a stacked plate for a stacked-plate heat exchanger, e.g., for a motor vehicle. The stacked plate includes an inlet, an outlet, and a U-shaped flow path extending between the inlet and the outlet. A raised separating web is disposed along a longitudinal centre of the stacked plate, and extends between the inlet and the outlet and provide a U-shaped extent of the U-shaped flow path. The separating web includes at least one U-shaped protrusion and at least one separating web portion projecting from the separating web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Andreas Draenkow, Thomas Merten
  • Publication number: 20190331436
    Abstract: A stacked plate heat exchanger may include a plurality of stacked plates stacked on top of one another, between which a plurality of hollow spaces for two media may be alternately defined. The plurality of stacked plates may include at least two first stacked plates and at least one second stacked plate. The plurality of stacked plates may respectively include at least one first passage opening surrounded by a dome and at least one second passage opening. The at least one second passage opening of the at least one second stacked plate may be surrounded by an annular bead. The at least one second stacked plate may be arranged between the at least two first stacked plates such that the dome of a lower first stacked plate, the dome of an upper first stacked plate, and the annular bead are connected to one another and define an immersion tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Axel Dolderer, Andreas Draenkow, Timo Feldkeller, Thomas Mager, Thomas Merten, Markus Wesner
  • Publication number: 20190219313
    Abstract: A stacked plate heat exchanger for a motor vehicle may include a plurality of elongated plates stacked on one another between which a plurality of cavities are disposed alternately for two media. The plurality of cavities may be respectively delimited by a respective plate of the plurality of plates zonally by a plate surface and a surrounding wall. The respective plate may include two flow openings, two passage openings, and two domes respectively arranged around one of the two passage openings. At least of one of the plurality of plates may further include an elongated separation shaping arranged on the plate surface, projecting into the respective cavity, and extending from the first short side between the two flow openings in a direction of the second short side. The separation shaping may adjoin the first short side at an angle ? of 45° to 90°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Andreas Draenkow, Timo Feldkeller, Thomas Merten
  • Patent number: 10088204
    Abstract: The invention relates to a condenser of stacked-plate design, having a first flow duct for a refrigerant and having a second flow duct for a coolant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Helmut Eibner, Klaus Förster, Uwe Förster, Andreas Dränkow, Martin Kaspar, Christoph Kästle, Thomas Mager, Herbert Hofmann, Markus Pflieger, Holger Striege, Christoph Walter, David Mayor Tonda
  • Patent number: 10024604
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stacked plate heat exchanger, comprising a plurality of elongate plates which are stacked on one another and connected to one another and which have a corrugated profile, which plates have a cavity for leading through a medium to be cooled in the longitudinal direction of the plates and define a further cavity for leading through a coolant, wherein leadthrough openings for supplying or discharging the medium to be cooled or the coolant are formed approximately in the end regions of each elongate plate and each elongate plate is surrounded by a bent-off edge, wherein an nth corrugation of the corrugated profile of each plate is drawn close to the edge, preferably into the edge, whereas the other corrugations of the corrugated profile of the plate terminate before the edge, where n=2, 3, 4 etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Dränkow, Jens Richter, Herbert Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20170227302
    Abstract: A stacked-plate heat exchanger may include a plurality of stacked plates that are stacked one on top of another in a stacking direction to form a first fluid channel and a second fluid channel through which a first fluid and a second fluid are flowable. The plurality of stacked plates may be arranged in the stacking direction between a first end plate and a second end plate opposite the first end plate. The plurality of stacked plates may also include a plurality of through-openings that form distribution channels and collection channels. The heat exchanger may also include a first stacked plate arranged between the first end plate and a second stacked plate, the second stacked plate connected to the first end plate and first stacked plate by an integral connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Andreas Draenkow, Frank Janson, Stefan Schmidgall
  • Patent number: 9695733
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchanger for controlling the temperature of a first fluid using a second fluid, wherein the heat exchanger has a base for separating the first fluid from the second fluid, said base having a sealing region. Furthermore, the heat exchanger has a partition for separating the first fluid from the second fluid, wherein the at least one partition is connected in a fluid-tight manner to the base, wherein the at least one partition forms a fluid duct for the first fluid. Furthermore, the heat exchanger has a housing. In the sealing region between the base and the housing, there is arranged a sealing element which is pressed in a fluid-tight manner against the base and against the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Dränkow, Franco Ghiani, Spasoje Ignjatovic, Ulrich Maucher, Jens Richter, Mark Schienemann
  • Publication number: 20160091229
    Abstract: The invention relates to a condenser of stacked-plate design, having a first flow duct for a refrigerant and having a second flow duct for a coolant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Helmut EIBNER, Klaus FÖRSTER, Uwe FÖRSTER, Andreas DRÄNKOW, Martin KASPAR, Christoph KÄSTLE, Thomas MAGER, Herbertä HOFMANN, Markus PFLIEGER, Holger STRIEGE, Christoph WALTER, David MAYOR TONDA
  • Publication number: 20160003554
    Abstract: A stacked-plate cooler may include a plurality of heat exchanger plates arranged one on top of the other to define a stack. A base plate may be arranged on one end of the stack. The base plate may include a planar plate and a frame plate arranged over the planar plate. The frame plate may define a bead-shaped inner edge. The bead-shaped inner edge of the frame plate may be at least linearly connected to at least one of the plurality of heat exchanger plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Andreas Draenkow, Thomas Merten
  • Publication number: 20150107810
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchanger for controlling the temperature of a first fluid using a second fluid, wherein the heat exchanger has a base for separating the first fluid from the second fluid, said base having a sealing region. Furthermore, the heat exchanger has a partition for separating the first fluid from the second fluid, wherein the at least one partition is connected in a fluid-tight manner to the base, wherein the at least one partition forms a fluid duct for the first fluid. Furthermore, the heat exchanger has a housing. In the sealing region between the base and the housing, there is arranged a sealing element which is pressed in a fluid-tight manner against the base and against the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Behr GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Dränkow, Franco Ghiani, Spasoje Ignjatovic, Ulrich Maucher, Jens Richter, Mark Schienemann