EP3676114A1 - Dichtvorrichtung für eine luftfedereinrichtung, luftfedereinrichtung und verfahren zum abdichten eines primärvolumens in einer luftfedereinrichtung - Google Patents
Dichtvorrichtung für eine luftfedereinrichtung, luftfedereinrichtung und verfahren zum abdichten eines primärvolumens in einer luftfedereinrichtungInfo
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- EP3676114A1 EP3676114A1 EP18762244.4A EP18762244A EP3676114A1 EP 3676114 A1 EP3676114 A1 EP 3676114A1 EP 18762244 A EP18762244 A EP 18762244A EP 3676114 A1 EP3676114 A1 EP 3676114A1
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to a sealing device for an air spring device, an air spring device and a method for sealing a primary volume in an air spring device with a sealing device.
- air spring devices are used to cushion a vehicle axle or to change a level position of a vehicle.
- Typical components of the air spring device are a piston element and an air bellows element, wherein the Heilbalgelement and the piston element are displaceable relative to each other.
- the Luftbalgelement rolls in a compression and rebound on an outer surface of the piston member.
- the Heilbalgelement is preferably made of an elastic material with which a folding movement during unwinding can be effected.
- An attenuation is additionally caused by the fact that a fluid, in particular air, flows back and forth between a working space which is spread through the air bellows element and the piston element and the environment via a narrowed cross section.
- a sealing device for sealing a primary volume of the air spring device, in particular a working volume of the air spring device, relative to a secondary volume, comprising a main body and a sealing element formed on the circumference of the main body, wherein the sealing element is designed such that the sealing element in a mounted in the air spring device state from a sealing position in which the sealing element seals the primary volume relative to the secondary volume, in a release position in the air passes through the sealing element, is transferred when a relation to the secondary volume as negative pressure in the primary volume adjusting pressure difference between the Primary volume and the secondary volume exceeds a threshold.
- the sealing device in a simple way that a pressure compensation can take place as soon as an overpressure in the primary volume arises, which could lead to damage to the air spring device, in particular to damage the Heilbalgelements.
- the geometric shape and / or material composition can be coordinated such that the threshold value for the pressure difference is determined by their selection.
- the sealing element is bent or deformed for transfer to the release state, in particular as a result of the pressure difference between the primary volume and the secondary volume.
- the working volume between the Luftbalgelement and the piston member forms the primary volume
- the secondary volume may be an additional volume in an additional container or an environment of the air spring means.
- the circumference is to be understood as meaning the outermost contour in a plane which, in the assembled state of the sealing device, extends perpendicular to the axial direction, wherein the piston element and the air bellows element can be displaced relative to one another in the axial direction or during compression and rebound along the axial direction Be moved direction.
- the axial direction is substantially perpendicular to the top of a handlebar or a handlebar side interface to which the air spring device is connected.
- the sealing device is provided for an air spring device of a commercial vehicle, for example a semi-trailer.
- the sealing element is adapted to the negative pressure that results when pulling out the air spring device in the axial direction when the semi-trailer is raised to tie him to a tractor trailer.
- the sealing device is integrally formed.
- this may mean that the base body and the sealing element are integral executed with each other.
- This one-piece design results in a particularly dense and mechanically strong sealing device.
- the sealing element and / or the base body at least partially, preferably completely, of a rubber and / or a plastic. In this way, a particularly good sealing sealing device can be achieved.
- a mechanically loadable basic body it may be preferred if this has a metallic support body.
- the sealing element is configured as a sealing lip, in particular as a bendable sealing lip. It is conceivable that the sealing lip tapers in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction extending radial direction with respect to their thickness. Further, it is conceivable that the sealing element, in particular the sealing lip, is made of a different material than the Gründl s body. For example, the sealing lip is already bent in the unassembled state or has a curved contour. As a result, it is advantageously possible to increase a contact surface forming in the sealing position.
- the sealing device comprises a reinforcing element, such as. z. As a wire or a wire mesh. The configurations described here serve, in particular, to allow the sealing element to be transferred to the release state upon reaching the threshold value.
- the base body is designed as a ring or as a cylinder.
- the basic shape of a ring or cylinder is suitable for
- sealing device is designed as a ring, the sealing device can also be used on already provided in the air spring device components
- the sealing device can be integrated into a stop element or the main body forms at least part of the stop element.
- a stop element is preferably a component of the air spring device, which is intended to prevent or damp a striking of the piston element on a head plate of the air spring device to understand.
- the stop element is preferably made of an elastic material, in particular a rubber material. Due to the integral design of stop element and sealing device, the number of components to be assembled during assembly is advantageously reduced. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the stop element has a circumferential recess or a circumferential recess, in which the sealing device can be used. In this case, the sealing device can be used in a simple and space-saving manner and, in particular, can be easily exchanged if necessary without having to replace the entire stop element.
- an angle measured in the non-assembled state between the peripheral surface or the surface of the base body on which the sealing lip is arranged, and the sealing lip is a value between 30 ° and 80 °, preferably between 35 ° and 55 ° and particularly preferred between 42 ° and 48 °.
- the angled design of the sealing lip can be used to predefine a direction in which the sealing lip bends when it is transferred to the release position.
- the sealing lip bends in the direction of a draft that passes through the sealing device.
- an angle range between 42 ° and 48 ° has been found that a comparatively short and thin sealing element can be realized, which also fulfills the requirement of a sufficient seal in the sealing position and can be bent over for the release in the release state.
- a ratio between an outermost diameter of the main body to an outermost diameter of the sealing element has a value between 0.78 and 0.98, preferably between 0.91 and 0.97 and particularly preferably assumes between 0.87 and 0.96.
- a comparatively long sealing element can be without much effort or can be bent at a low pressure difference ready.
- the sealing elements are particularly dimensionally stable and can thus ensure in the sealing position by the corresponding press fit for a tight fit of the sealing device.
- the sealing element projects relative to the base body.
- a contact point against which the sealing element bears sealingly in the sealing position is offset in the axial direction with respect to the base body.
- the sealing device can be adapted to the space requirement of the respective air spring device with advantage.
- an air spring device in particular for commercial vehicles, comprising an air bellows element, a piston element, a formed between the Lucasbalgelement and the piston element Primärvo- lumen, and a sealing device for sealing the primary volume of the air spring device, in particular a working volume of the air spring device against a secondary volume , with a base body and a formed on the circumference of the body or arranged, movable or flexible sealing element, wherein the sealing element is formed and arranged in the assembled state such that the sealing element from a sealing position in which the sealing element, the primary volume relative to the secondary volume seals, in a release position, in the air, the sealing element happens to be moved when a relation to the secondary volume as negative pressure in the primary volume adjusting pressure difference between the primary volume u and the secondary volume exceeds a threshold.
- the Luftbalgelement and the piston element are designed such that they can be seen to move in the axial direction to each other.
- an expedient arrangement of the sealing device in the air spring device is understood to mean one in which the end of the sealing element facing away from the main body in the radial direction is directed toward the primary volume.
- the sealing device is configured such that it can be press-fitted into the air spring device. Thereby, a secure fit of the sealing device in the air spring device and a sufficient sealing in the sealing position can be ensured.
- a connecting channel for the exchange of air between the primary volume and the secondary volume is provided, in particular an additional volume, wherein the sealing device is arranged in the connecting channel.
- the additional volume of an additional container which, for example, is located on the side of the link opposite the piston element, that is to say, can be advantageously used.
- H. below the handlebar is arranged to use pressure equalization.
- a seal in the connecting channel is provided anyway, so that only the seals provided here from the prior art must be replaced by the sealing device according to the invention, d. H . Additional effort and additional costs are kept as low as possible and no additional space is required.
- the sealing device is arranged above the piston element in the axial direction, in particular on or above a top side of the piston element facing the primary volume and preferably adjoining the connecting channel.
- This allows the sealing pre- Arranging comparatively easy at its destination or remove again for an exchange, as compared to the arrangement within the connection channel access is more accessible, especially once the Heilbalgelement has been removed.
- the upper side runs obliquely and advantageously serves as a guide when attaching or placing the sealing device.
- the oblique course of the top is also advantageous for the sealing in the sealing position, since the largest possible contact surface between the inclined top and the sealing element can be realized.
- the angle between the base body and the sealing element is adapted to the slope of the top.
- the air bellows element in the mounted state, the air bellows element, preferably via a bead, which is clamped in the assembled state between a side wall of the upper side and a further wall of the upper side, is fixed to the upper side of the piston element.
- the sealing device is designed as an extension of the Luftbalgelements, in particular as an extension of the bead.
- the sealing device can be an integral part of the Lucasbalgelements.
- the sealing element in the sealing position for example, contact the top of the piston element or the periphery of the impact element, in particular contact sealing.
- recesses for exchanging air with the environment are provided in the piston element, wherein in particular the recesses adjoin the sealing device.
- the air surrounding the air device can advantageously be used to equalize the pressure.
- the recess is seen embedded in the axial direction below the sealing device.
- the sealing device is designed such that forms a free space between the recess and the sealing element.
- air can be introduced into this clearance or cavity for the bending of the sealing element, so that the secondary volume in the immediate vicinity of the seal is arranged element. Ie. the secondary volume lies at least partially between the piston element, in particular the upper side of the piston element, and the sealing device or the sealing element.
- a further recess is provided in an outer wall of the piston element, wherein in the assembled state, a ratio between an axially measured distance of the further recess of a link to the total extent of the piston member in the axial direction is between 0.05 and 0.45, preferably between 0.28 and 0.38, and more preferably between 0.32 and 0.35.
- a ratio between an axially spaced distance of the further recess from a link to the total extent of the piston element in the axial direction is between 0.95 and 0.65, preferably between 0, 85 and 0.65, and more preferably between 0.72 and 0.78.
- the further recess is arranged so close to the top of the piston member that the Luftbalgelement only when its extension, for example, when lifting the semi-trailer, the further recess releases and allows pressure equalization by an exchange of air with the primary volume.
- an additional (safety) mechanism is provided which limits a release to the release state to those situations in which the air suspension device or the air suspension element is actually overstretched or disproportionately stretched.
- the recess and / or the further recess to prevent the ingress of foreign bodies comprises a grid.
- the piston element can be further reinforced by the grid.
- the sealing element rests in the sealing position on an inner side of the connecting channel or a side wall on the upper side of the piston element.
- the air spring device in particular the piston member and / or the top plate, handlebar side and / or body side is designed in two parts.
- the maximum extension of the air bellows element can be avoided by following a first part of the pull-apart force in the case of an expanding force acting on the air spring device, while the second part serves as a return of the first part on returning to the starting position ,
- the sealing device additionally serves as a backup, if the functionality of the handlebar side and / or body-side two-part design is limited or prevented.
- a method for sealing a primary volume in an air spring device with a sealing device which has a base body and a movable sealing element formed on the circumference of the body, wherein the sealing element in a mounted state in the air spring device from a sealing position in which the sealing element, the primary volume seals against a secondary volume, in a release position in the air passes through the sealing element, is transferred when a relation to the secondary volume as a negative pressure in the primary volume adjusting pressure difference between the primary volume and the secondary volume exceeds a threshold.
- FIG. 1 shows an air spring system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3 shows a detailed view of the air spring device of Figure 2a
- FIG. 1 shows an air spring system 100 according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- an air spring system 100 which is provided for cushioning a wheel axle 24 on a commercial vehicle, such as a semi-trailer.
- a wheel hub 7 and a brake disc 8 are connected.
- Essential components of such an air spring system 100 are a handlebar 2 and an air spring device 1.
- the link 2 at its one end, pivotally connected to a vehicle body about a pivot axis and carries the wheel axle 24.
- the handlebar is the second Tied via the air spring device 1 at a distance from the pivot axis further region of the vehicle body.
- the air spring system 100 is also used to change a level position of a vehicle.
- Essential components of the air spring device 1 are preferably a piston element 3 and a Heilbalgelement 4, wherein the Heilbalgelement 4 and the piston member 3 are relatively displaceable.
- the Luftbalgelement 4 rolls at a rebound and rebound on an outer surface of the piston member 3 from.
- the Heilbalgelement 4 is preferably made of an elastic material with which a folding movement during rolling can be effected.
- a damping is additionally caused by a fluid, in particular air, flowing back and forth between a primary volume 1 1 or working volume spread through the air bellows element 4 and the piston element 3 and a chamber or secondary volume 12 formed in the piston via a narrowed cross section , Due to the narrowed cross section and the associated friction, the induced vibrations are damped.
- the damping behavior of such an air spring device 1 depends on the available air volume.
- an additional container 9 which provides an additional volume.
- the additional container 9 and the air spring device 2 are in fluid connection in the assembled state via a connecting channel 10.
- the handlebar 2 in an interface region E, in which the air spring device 1 is connected to the handlebar 2, one or more engaging portions 21 which with a positive locking element 53 of the air spring device 1, in particular of Piston element 3 cooperate form fit.
- the positive-locking element 53 is a hook element, which is arranged on a front side of the air spring device 2, in particular of the piston element 3, facing the handlebar 2 in the mounted state.
- the handlebar-side engagement region 21 and the air-spring device-side form-fitting element form a bayonet closure.
- the connecting channel 10 is thereby inserted through a corresponding opening 28 in the handlebar 2 in order to achieve the connection to the additional container 9.
- a sealing device 13 is provided in the connecting channel 10 in the embodiment from FIG.
- Such a negative pressure may arise, for example, when lifting the semi-trailer on a semitrailer, the vehicle body of the semi-trailer is raised and the air spring device 1 and thus the primary volume 1 1 is stretched.
- the forming relative to the environment vacuum causes a deformation of the Luftbalgelements in the direction of the primary volume 1 1 or working volume, ie the Heilbalgelement 4 falls.
- damage to the air spring device 1, in particular to the air bellows element 4 can occur.
- the sealing device 13 is provided in the connecting channel 10 in the embodiment shown in Figure 1.
- the sealing device 13 is shown in a detailed view and, in addition to a main body 14, has a sealing element 15 formed on the circumference of the main body 14.
- the sealing element 14 is a sealing lip which, with its outermost circumference in the radial direction. is directed with its remote from the base 14 end 20 to the primary volume 1 1.
- the sealing element 13 in a mounted state in the air spring device 1 from a sealing position in which the sealing element 15, the primary volume 1 1 seals against a secondary volume 12, in a release position, in the Air passes through the sealing element 15, is transferred when a relation to the secondary volume 12 as a negative pressure in the primary volume 1 1 adjusting pressure difference between the primary volume and the secondary volume exceeds a threshold.
- FIG. 2 a the sealing device is shown once again in the sealing position, while FIG. 2 b illustrates the transition from the sealing position into the release position.
- the + -signed with a circle symbolize an overpressure, while the - marked with a - - sign one To represent negative pressure.
- FIG. 2b the sealing element 15 is bent in the release position in such a way that a draft of air can pass through the sealing device 13 so as to provide a pressure equalization between the primary volume 11 and the secondary volume 12.
- the length, thickness and / or material of the sealing element 15 are adjusted accordingly.
- the dimensioned in the axial direction of the length L2 of the sealing element 15 is greater than a dimensioned in the same direction thickness L1 of the main body.
- the base body 14 is designed cylindrical or that the sealing device 13 comprises an annular base body 14, which can be used in a circumferential recess of a closure element 29.
- existing air spring device 1 can be retrofitted with the described sealing device 13 if they include such a closure element 29 with a receptacle for a seal.
- a ratio between an outermost diameter C of the main body 14 to an outermost diameter B of the sealing element 15 is between 0.78 and 0.98, preferably between 0.91 and 0.97 and particularly preferably between 0.87 and 0.96.
- FIG. 3 shows an air spring device 1 according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- the embodiment of FIG. 3 differs from that of FIGS. 1 and 2 essentially only with regard to the arrangement of the sealing device 13.
- the sealing device 13 rests on the piston element 3, in particular on an upper side 23 of the piston element 3.
- the upper side 23 of the piston element 3 is preferably the side facing away from the handlebar 2 and the primary volume 1 1 facing side of the piston member to understand, especially the side opposite to a top plate 5 of the air spring device.
- the top 23 is curved or funnel-shaped, in particular the top 23 in the mounted state in the direction of the arm 2 curved or funnel-shaped. Ie.
- the upper side 23 extends obliquely from the outermost circumference of the piston element 3 in the direction of the center in the direction of the link 2.
- the connecting channel 10 is arranged concentrically in the piston element 3, wherein the connecting channel 10 protrudes less far in a direction parallel to the axial direction A.
- the upper side 23 of the piston element 3 extends substantially at 45 ° with respect to the link 2 or with respect to the axial direction A obliquely.
- the Lucasbalgelement 4 is connected via a bead 27 to the upper side 23 of the piston member 3.
- the sealing element 15 is configured such that in the assembled state, the sealing element 15 extends at least partially parallel to the top 23.
- Top 23 realize, which has an advantageous effect on the sealing effect.
- the insertion of the sealing device is simplified because the oblique course of the side wall 22 can serve as a guide.
- recesses 19 or further recesses are provided.
- recesses 19 are provided in the upper side 23 of the piston element 3, in particular in a direction parallel to the axial direction A extending underneath the sealing device 13, in particular below the main body 14.
- the term "below” is preferably to be understood the recess 19 is arranged between the sealing device 13 and the handlebar 2.
- a cavity 51 or a free space is provided, which forms above the piston element 3 or between the piston element and the sealing device Moreover, further recesses 19 'are provided in FIG an outer wall 27 of the piston element 3 is inserted so that an air exchange with the surroundings of the air spring device 1 via the recess 19 and the further recess 19 ' can follow.
- a ratio between an axially measured distance H1 of the further recess 19 'from the link 2 to the total extent H2 of the piston element 3 is between 0.05 and 0.45, preferably between 0.28 and 0.38 and more preferably between 0.32 and 0.35.
- the sealing device 13 is integrated in the stop element 17, in particular on that side which faces the link 2 in the mounted state.
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