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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 29, 2022
Valeo Systemes Thermiques, Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis, FR;
Christophe Denoual, Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis, FR;
Roberto Fernandez, Saragossa, ES;
Jingyu Ni, Shashi, CN;
Valeo Systemes Thermiques, Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis, FR;
Abstract
A heat exchanger for a vehicle includes a plurality of plates is disclosed. The plates are stacked one on top of the other in a stacking direction to form a bundle of plates. At least one first plate and at least one second plate define a first circulation path that is configured for circulation of a first fluid. At least the second plate and at least one third plate define a second circulation path that is configured for circulation of a second fluid. The bundle of plates includes a first distribution chamber that is configured to supply the first circulation path with first fluid. The first plate has a through-hole surrounded by a plateau. The through-hole is surrounded by an internal raised edge. The internal raised edge is of a substantially annular shape. The plateau includes, on its top, an orifice belonging to a return passage.