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Abstract

The invention relates to a distributing/collecting tank (distributor/header case) of aluminum or an aluminum alloy of an at least dual flow (double-flow) brazed evaporator of a motor vehicle air conditioning equipment, wherein the case comprises a tube bottom and a cap (28), which supplement each other at least in the direction of the narrow cross-section to the case, and in its longitudinal extension direction corresponding to the number of flows at least a longitudinal partition, wherein at least one case wall on the front side is formed by a separate end piece (62) being in close contact to each adjacent longitudinal partition and at least one case wall is provided with the refrigerant inlet (14). According to the invention, it is provided that an injection valve (50) for the refrigerant is attached to the end piece (62) provided with the refrigerant inlet (14) by means of a plug-type connection or flange connection (48), an injection valve is at least partially integrated in the design of the end piece (62) and/or at least one end piece (62) together with a projecting piece (90) leaves open a connection room (104) on the side facing away from the heat exchange tubes (2) in elongation on the front side of the room occupied by the heat exchange tubes (2) of the evaporator.

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First Claim