Patent ID: 9121643
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: B60H,F25B,F28D,H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An evaporator comprising: a first fluid passage for a first fluid; a second fluid passage for a second fluid; a plurality of stack plates stacked atop one another such that the first fluid passage and the second fluid passage are formed between the stack plates, the stack plates having first apertures for supply and return of the first fluid and second apertures for supply and return of the second fluid; a first inlet opening and first outlet opening for entry and exit of the first fluid; a second inlet opening and second outlet opening for entry and exit of the second fluid; an expansion valve for the first fluid, the expansion valve being arranged onto or integrated into the evaporator; and a shutoff unit for the first fluid, the shutoff unit being arranged onto or integrated into the evaporator, wherein the first inlet opening or first outlet opening comprises a dip tube, wherein the first fluid enters the first fluid passage through the dip tube so that the first inlet opening and first outlet opening are arranged on a same side of the heat exchanger, and wherein the entire expansion valve is a constant, unchangeable cross-sectional flow area.