IP Library Granted Patent US 12,533,741
Granted Patent B2
US 12,533,741 · App. 17/250,038 · Granted Jan 27, 2026

Brazed heat exchanger

Inventor: Steven Kirkham (Ransbach-Baumbach, DE)
Assignee: Novelis Koblenz GmbH
B23K1/0012F28D9/0043F28F21/084F28F2275/04
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Patent No.
US 12,533,741
App. No.
17/250,038
Granted
Jan 27, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

The invention relates to a brazed heat exchanger incorporating an aluminium alloy baseplate and wherein the baseplate is made from an aluminium alloy having a composition, in wt. %, of: Mn 0.8-1.8, Cu 0.15-1.20, Si 0.25-1.30, Mg 0.10-0.60, Fe ≤0.8, Zn ≤0.3, Ti ≤0.20, Cr ≤0.25, Zr ≤0.25, balance aluminium and impurities.

Claims (25)

1 . A brazed heat exchanger incorporating an aluminum alloy baseplate as a structural component and wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate is made from an aluminum alloy comprising a composition, in wt. %, of:

Mn 0.8-1.8,

Cu 0.45-1.20,

Si 0.25-1.30,

Mg 0.10-0.60,

Fe up to 0.8,

Zn up to 0.3,

Ti up to 0.20,

Cr up to 0.25,

Zr up to 0.25,

balance aluminum and impurities each up to 0.05%, total up to 0.20%, wherein Cu+Mg>1.0%, wherein at least one of Cr and Zr is present in the aluminum alloy baseplate, and wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate is non-clad, wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate has a thickness in a range of from 1 mm to 12 mm.

2 . The brazed heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate has a Mn-content of from 0.80% to 1.6%.

3 . The brazed heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate has a Cu-content of from 0.45% to 1.0%.

4 . The brazed heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate has a Mg-content of from 0.10% to 0.5%.

5 . The brazed heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate has a Mg-content of from 0.20% to 0.60%.

6 . The brazed heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate has a Si-content of from 0.25% to 1.0%.

7 . The brazed heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate has a Ti-content of up to 0.15%.

8 . The brazed heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate has a Zn-content of up to 0.15%.

9 . The brazed heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate in a pre-braze condition is provided in a strain hardened temper.

10 . The brazed heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate in a pre-braze condition is provided in a H14 temper.

11 . The brazed heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the brazed heat exchanger is a radiator, a condenser, an evaporator, an oil cooler, a charge air cooler, or a heater core.

12 . The brazed heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate has a Cr-content of 0.05 to 0.25 wt. %.

13 . The brazed heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate has a Zr-content of 0.05 to 0.25 wt. %.

14 . The brazed heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy baseplate has a Si-content of 0.70 to 1.30 wt. %.

15 . A product comprising the aluminum alloy baseplate according to claim 1 , wherein the product is a structural material or component in a heat exchanger.

Assignments (6)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST AT REEL/FRAME 60848/0381 Recorded Mar 13, 2025
From: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
To: NOVELIS INC.; NOVELIS KOBLENZ GMBH
Reel/Frame 070502/0319 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 11, 2025
From: NOVELIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH; NOVELIS INC.; NOVELIS KOBLENZ GMBH
To: CITIBANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 070481/0417 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 18, 2022
From: NOVELIS KOBLENZ GMBH (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ALERIS ROLLED PRODUCTS GERMANY GMBH)
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 060848/0353 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 18, 2022
From: NOVELIS KOBLENZ GMBH (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ALERIS ROLLED PRODUCTS GERMANY GMBH)
To: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
Reel/Frame 060848/0381 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Aug 10, 2022
From: ALERIS ROLLED PRODUCTS GERMANY GMBH
To: NOVELIS KOBLENZ GMBH
Reel/Frame 061419/0936 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 10, 2020
From: KIRKHAM, STEVEN
To: ALERIS ROLLED PRODUCTS GERMANY GMBH
Reel/Frame 054327/0184 →
Priority Claims (1)
EP 18173546 · May 22, 2018 · regional
Continuity (1)
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