The invention relates to a dual coupling system that can be used in rail vehicles, e.g. trains or trams. The object of the invention is to provide a coupling system that allows for reduced installation space with improved support span and improved compensation behaviour with occurring axial and angular misalignments and which can be economically and quickly maintained and set up. A dual coupling system is provided comprising a first coupling unit (1) associated with a drive assembly, a second coupling unit (2) associated with a transmission assembly, and a connecting shaft (8) arranged between the first and second coupling unit. A casing (3) is force-lockingly and/or interlockingly detachably connected to the connecting shaft in a first end region and the second coupling unit is arranged opposite the first coupling unit in a second end region of the connecting shaft and is force-lockingly and/or interlockingly detachably connected to same. The second coupling unit has a coupling element (9) directed towards the first coupling unit, which allows for an arranging and coupling of a transmission assembly in the region of the connecting shaft between the first and second coupling unit (1, 2).
F16D 3/18 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts the coupling parts having slidably-interengaging teeth
B61C 17/00 - Arrangement or disposition of partsDetails or accessories not otherwise provided forUse of control gear and control systems
F16D 3/78 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members shaped as an elastic disc or flat ring, arranged perpendicular to the axis of the coupling parts, different sets of spots of the disc or ring being attached to each coupling part, e.g. Hardy couplings
The invention relates to a dual coupling system that can be used in rail vehicles, e.g. trains or trams. The object of the invention is to provide a coupling system that allows for reduced installation space with improved support span and improved compensation behaviour with occurring axial and angular misalignments and which can be economically and quickly maintained and set up. A dual coupling system is provided comprising a first coupling unit (1) associated with a drive assembly, a second coupling unit (2) associated with a transmission assembly, and a connecting shaft (8) arranged between the first and second coupling unit. A casing (3) is force-lockingly and/or interlockingly detachably connected to the connecting shaft in a first end region and the second coupling unit is arranged opposite the first coupling unit in a second end region of the connecting shaft and is force-lockingly and/or interlockingly detachably connected to same. The second coupling unit has a coupling element (9) directed towards the first coupling unit, which allows for an arranging and coupling of a transmission assembly in the region of the connecting shaft between the first and second coupling unit (1, 2).
F16D 3/18 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts the coupling parts having slidably-interengaging teeth
F16D 3/78 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members shaped as an elastic disc or flat ring, arranged perpendicular to the axis of the coupling parts, different sets of spots of the disc or ring being attached to each coupling part, e.g. Hardy couplings
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SPATIALLY ELASTIC COUPLING AND COUPLING ARRANGEMENT
The invention lies in the technical fields of mechanical engineering and coupling technology and relates to a spatially elastic coupling and a coupling arrangement formed from spatially elastic couplings. A drawback in the prior art is that elastic couplings are complicated, material-intensive and expensive and the compensation behaviour, in particular in the case of an angular and radial offset, is insufficient and the wear is high on account of the multidimensional stress. According to the invention, a spatially elastic coupling for the connection of a driving unit and a driven unit is provided, having at least one first and second attachment element extending radially with respect to the axis of rotation, and at least one rotationally symmetric torsionally elastic and flexible stiffness module, wherein the first and second attachment elements are arranged coaxially with one another and are connected by the torsionally elastic and flexible stiffness module, and the torsionally elastic and flexible stiffness module extends coaxially with the axis of rotation of the coupling. The coupling can be used between two shafts to be connected or in cooperation with other types of coupling.
F16D 3/72 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members with axially-spaced attachments to the coupling parts
The invention relates to a dual coupling system that can be used in rail vehicles, e.g. trains or trams. The object of the invention is to provide a coupling system that allows for reduced installation space with improved support span and improved compensation behaviour with occurring axial and angular misalignments and which can be economically and quickly maintained and set up. A dual coupling system is provided comprising a first coupling unit (1) associated with a drive assembly, a second coupling unit (2) associated with a transmission assembly, and a connecting shaft (8) arranged between the first and second coupling unit. A casing (3) is force-lockingly and/or interlockingly detachably connected to the connecting shaft in a first end region and the second coupling unit is arranged opposite the first coupling unit in a second end region of the connecting shaft and is force-lockingly and/or interlockingly detachably connected to same. The second coupling unit has a coupling element (9) directed towards the first coupling unit, which allows for an arranging and coupling of a transmission assembly in the region of the connecting shaft between the first and second coupling unit (1, 2).
F16D 3/18 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts the coupling parts having slidably-interengaging teeth
F16D 3/78 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members shaped as an elastic disc or flat ring, arranged perpendicular to the axis of the coupling parts, different sets of spots of the disc or ring being attached to each coupling part, e.g. Hardy couplings
The invention refers to the field of rail vehicle technology and relates to a double-cardanic clutch for equalizing axial, radial and angular relocations between a transmission and a wheel. The problem addressed by the invention is that of providing an at least two-part clutch for rail vehicles which is simple and safe to install, prevents damage during assembly of the clutch and has a high degree of positioning accuracy of the joined clutch halves. According to the invention, a clutch for rail vehicles is provided which is a two-part or three-part clutch system, wherein a pre-assembled stud arranged centrally axially in the second clutch shaft is present within a centrally axial through-bore at least for aligning, centering, guiding and testing the second clutch half relative to the first clutch half, wherein a region of the side of the stud facing away from the end face of the first clutch shaft, by means of which region at least one frictional connection of the first clutch half and the second clutch half is implemented, projects out of the first clutch half.
B61C 9/44 - Transmission systems in or for locomotives or motor railcars with electric motor propulsion with hollow transmission shaft concentric with wheel axis
A clutch as used, for example, in vehicle drives, in particular rail vehicle drives. A clutch is specified, by way of which the electric contact between the drive side and the output side of the clutch is prevented reliably, and a simple and inexpensive method for the production thereof is also specified. The problem is solved by way of a clutch, at least consisting of a clutch half on the drive side and a clutch half on the output side, wherein at least one clutch half has at least two hollow cylinders which are arranged above one another and are arranged in a bore of the clutch half, wherein the second hollow cylinder consists of electrically insulating material, and wherein at least the first hollow cylinder, at least on its outer circumferential surface, and at least the inner circumferential surface of the bore have knurling at least in part.
F16D 3/18 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts the coupling parts having slidably-interengaging teeth
F16D 1/02 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for connecting two abutting shafts or the like
A coupling ring for couplings having at least two coupling parts. The object of the invention is to provide a coupling ring for couplings which have at least two coupling parts, which can be applied to the two coupling parts of the coupling in a simpler and easier manner during installation, in particular in the event of a repair for defects in the coupling ring designed as a wedge packet ring and in the coupling region of the wedge packet ring. The aim is achieved by a coupling ring as a wedge packet ring comprising at least two coupling parts, wherein the wedge packet ring is divided into at least two one-piece ring segments from an alternate arrangement of the securing elements and the spring elements, wherein the one-piece ring segments are fitted with apportioned closure securing elements which are located at the respective end regions on a ring segment and are provided to form a closure, wherein the apportioned closure securing elements connecting the ring elements each have wedge parts which are each adapted to each other and have bores that are radially directed towards the ring axis, wherein the correspondingly adapted wedge parts can each be combined together to form a radial screw connection on one of the two coupling parts.
F16D 3/64 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members comprising elastic elements arranged between substantially-radial walls of both coupling parts
F16D 3/68 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members comprising elastic elements arranged between substantially-radial walls of both coupling parts the elements being made of rubber or similar material
F16D 3/78 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members shaped as an elastic disc or flat ring, arranged perpendicular to the axis of the coupling parts, different sets of spots of the disc or ring being attached to each coupling part, e.g. Hardy couplings
The invention relates to the field of mechanical engineering and relates to a clutch as can be used, for example, in vehicle drives, in particular rail vehicle drives. It is the problem of the present invention to specify a clutch, by way of which the electric contact between the drive side and the output side of the clutch is prevented reliably, and to specify a simple and inexpensive method for the production thereof. The problem is solved by way of a clutch, at least consisting of a clutch half on the drive side and a clutch half on the output side, wherein at least one clutch half has at least two hollow cylinders which are arranged above one another and are arranged in a bore of the clutch half, wherein the second hollow cylinder consists of electrically insulating material, and wherein at least the first hollow cylinder, at least on its outer circumferential surface, and at least the inner circumferential surface of the bore have knurling at least in part.
F16D 1/00 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements
F16D 1/02 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for connecting two abutting shafts or the like
F16D 1/06 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end
F16D 3/18 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts the coupling parts having slidably-interengaging teeth
The invention relates to the field of mechanical engineering and relates to a clutch as can be used, for example, in vehicle drives, in particular rail vehicle drives. It is the problem of the present invention to specify a clutch, by way of which the electric contact between the drive side and the output side of the clutch is prevented reliably, and to specify a simple and inexpensive method for the production thereof. The problem is solved by way of a clutch, at least consisting of a clutch half on the drive side and a clutch half on the output side, wherein at least one clutch half has at least two hollow cylinders which are arranged above one another and are arranged in a bore of the clutch half, wherein the second hollow cylinder consists of electrically insulating material, and wherein at least the first hollow cylinder, at least on its outer circumferential surface, and at least the inner circumferential surface of the bore have knurling at least in part.
F16D 3/18 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts the coupling parts having slidably-interengaging teeth
F16D 1/00 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements
F16D 1/06 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end
F16D 1/02 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for connecting two abutting shafts or the like
10.
Coupling with a bellows-protected interlocking driving connection
Coupling (1) with a bellows-protected interlocking driving connection (2), at least comprising a hub (3) and a sleeve (4), wherein the driving connection (2) is arranged between the hub (3) and sleeve (4), wherein the driving connection (2) is protected by a bellows (5), wherein the bellows (5) is located in a recess (6) of the hub (3) and is fastened at one end to the sleeve end region (8) and at the other end opposite the sleeve end region (8) to the hub (3), wherein the annular recess (6) is bounded at least by an annular hub inner surface (16) directed towards the driving connection (2) and by an opposite hub outer surface (9) formed with respect to the end side (11) of the hub (3), wherein there is an annular gap (10) between the sleeve end region (8) and the hub outer surface (9) of the recess (6). The intention is to avoid dust and dirt penetrating the bellows section as wave troughs and face the hub outer surface, in the recess present with the hub in region bellows and hub outer surface.
F16D 3/74 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members with axially-spaced attachments to the coupling parts the intermediate member or members being made of rubber or other flexible material
F16J 15/52 - Sealings between relatively-movable members, by means of a sealing without relatively-moving surfaces, e.g. fluid-tight sealings for transmitting motion through a wall by means of sealing bellows or diaphragms
The invention relates to a coupling ring (40) for couplings (50) having at least two coupling parts (8, 9). The object of the invention is to provide a coupling ring (40) for couplings which have at least two coupling parts (8, 9), which can be applied to the two coupling parts (8, 9) of the coupling in a simpler and easier manner during installation, in particular in the event of a repair for defects in the coupling ring designed as a wedge packet ring (40) and in the coupling region of the wedge packet ring. The aim is achieved by a coupling ring as a wedge packet ring comprising at least two coupling parts, wherein the wedge packet ring is divided into at least two one-piece ring segments (21, 22, 24, 25, 26) from an alternate arrangement of the securing elements (10, 11) and the spring elements (17), wherein the one-piece ring segments (21, 22, 24, 25, 26) are fitted with apportioned closure securing elements (34, 35) which are located at the respective end regions on a ring segment and are provided to form a closure (38), wherein the apportioned closure securing elements (34, 35) connecting the ring elements each have wedge parts (341, 342; 351, 352; 342, 353; 344, 354) which are each adapted to each other and have bores (12, 13) that are radially directed towards the ring axis (23), wherein the correspondingly adapted wedge parts (341, 342; 351, 352; 342, 353; 344, 354) can each be combined together to form a radial screw connection (201) on one of the two coupling parts (8, 9).
F16D 3/68 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members comprising elastic elements arranged between substantially-radial walls of both coupling parts the elements being made of rubber or similar material
F16D 3/78 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members shaped as an elastic disc or flat ring, arranged perpendicular to the axis of the coupling parts, different sets of spots of the disc or ring being attached to each coupling part, e.g. Hardy couplings
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COUPLING WITH A BELLOWS-PROTECTED INTERLOCKING DRIVING CONNECTION
The invention relates to a coupling (1) with a bellows-protected interlocking driving connection (2), at least comprising a hub (3) and a sleeve (4), wherein the driving connection (2) is arranged between hub (3) and sleeve (4), wherein the driving connection (2) is protected by a bellows (5), wherein the bellows (5) is located in a recess (6) of the hub (3) and is fastened at one end to the sleeve end region (8) and at the other end opposite the sleeve end region (8) to the hub (3), wherein the annular recess (6) is bounded at least by an annular hub inner surface (16) directed towards the driving connection (2) and by an opposite hub outer surface (9) formed with respect to the end side (11) of the hub (3), wherein there is an annular gap (10) between the sleeve end region (8) and the hub outer surface (9) of the recess (6). The intention is to avoid dust and dirt penetrating the bellows clearance which faces away from the driving connection, in particular the bellows-element clearances, which are designed in cross section as wave troughs and face the hub outer surface, in the recess present within the hub in the region between bellows and hub outer surface. For this purpose, at least one elastic annular sealing element (12; 121, 122, 123, 124) is arranged in the region between the annular bellows (5), which is of wavy design, with bellows elements (25) and the hub outer surface (9), wherein the sealing element (12) seals at least one bellows-element clearance (21), which is adjacent to the annular gap (10) and is designed in cross section as a wave trough, in a bellows element (25).
F16J 15/52 - Sealings between relatively-movable members, by means of a sealing without relatively-moving surfaces, e.g. fluid-tight sealings for transmitting motion through a wall by means of sealing bellows or diaphragms
F16D 3/18 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts the coupling parts having slidably-interengaging teeth
The invention relates to a coupling (10) at least comprising a coupling hub (11), wherein the coupling hub (11) is divided into a ring-like inner hub part (4) for accommodating at least one shaft component and a ring-like outer hub part (5) having an opening (6) bounded by an inner surface (8), into which opening the inner hub part (4) is inserted, wherein the inner hub part (4) has an outer lateral surface (7), which is connected to the inner surface (8) of the outer hub part (5), wherein an electrical insulation layer (3) is located between the outer lateral surface (7) of the inner hub part (4) and the inner surface (8) of the outer hub part (5), which electrical insulation layer is applied to the insulation layer carrier(s) in the form of the inner hub part (4) and/or in the form of the outer hub part (5) before a widening assembly.
F16D 1/08 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with clamping hubCouplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with hub and longitudinal key
14.
Coupling with coupling ring on two coupling parts, and associated coupling ring
A coupling (30, 49, 61; 40, 60) with a coupling ring (1) on two coupling parts (8, 9), wherein the coupling parts (8, 9) each constitutes a star (2, 3) with star arms (26, 27) and star arm end regions (4, 5) situated thereon, wherein the two stars (2, 3) are arranged opposite and axialy relative to one another with an angular offset, and the star arm end regions (4, 5) are provided with in each case at least one threaded bore (14) for screw connections (20), wherein the coupling ring (1) includes plurality of fastening elements (10, 11).
F16D 3/68 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members comprising elastic elements arranged between substantially-radial walls of both coupling parts the elements being made of rubber or similar material
F16D 11/00 - Clutches in which the members have interengaging parts
F16D 3/18 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts the coupling parts having slidably-interengaging teeth
15.
COUPLING WITH COUPLING RING ON TWO COUPLING PARTS, AND ASSOCIATED COUPLING RING
The invention relates to a coupling (30, 49, 61; 40, 60) with a coupling ring (1) on two coupling parts (8, 9), and also to an associated coupling ring (1), wherein the coupling parts (8, 9) each constitute a star (2, 3) with star arms (26, 27) and star arm end regions (4, 5) situated thereon, wherein the two stars (2, 3) are arranged opposite and axially relative to one another with an angular offset, and the star arm end regions (4, 5) are provided with in each case at least one threaded bore (14) for screw connections (20), wherein the coupling ring (1) includes a plurality of fastening elements (10, 11) which are directed towards the axis (23) of the coupling ring (1), which are arranged in an annularly encircling manner and which have in each case at least one continuous bore (12, 13) directed exclusively radially with respect to the ring axis (23), wherein the continuous bores (12, 13) are provided for at least one exclusively radially directed screw connection (20) for the fastening of the fastening elements (10, 11) to the threaded bores (14), which are directed radially with respect to the ring axis (23), of the star arm end regions (4, 5) situated on the stars in an alternating manner, the fastening elements (10, 11) of the coupling ring (1) have in each case one axially running surface (31) directed towards the ring axis (23), which surfaces in each case correspond with an axially running surface (29) of the star arm end regions (4, 5) in the assembled state, in each case one elastic spring element (17) is provided between the annularly encirclingly adjacent fastening elements (10, 11), which elastic spring element is fastened to the respectively adjacent fastening elements (10, 11) by being vulcanized on in a vulcanization process, wherein the annularly encirclingly alternating arrangement of the fastening elements (10, 11) and of the elastic spring elements (17) forms a coupling ring (1) which is produced in a vulcanization process and which can, as a whole, be screwed to the two axially offset star arm end regions (4, 5), such that the coupling ring (1) forms an elastic, undivided coupling ring and permits a uniform tangential generation of preload.
F16D 3/68 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members comprising elastic elements arranged between substantially-radial walls of both coupling parts the elements being made of rubber or similar material
F16D 3/18 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts the coupling parts having slidably-interengaging teeth
16.
Universal double-jointed coupling for railway vehicles
A universal double-jointed coupling for railway vehicles with two joint levels comprises two coupling joints which are interconnected via a shaft that is surrounded by a hollow pinion shaft in order to transmit torque by means of said hollow pinion shaft. One joint level is assigned to a coupling joint encompassing a crowned gear that has angular and axial compensation capability while the other joint level is associated with a torsion-proof, flexible coupling joint.
F16D 3/18 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts the coupling parts having slidably-interengaging teeth
The invention relates to a spring pressure multiplate clutch for compressors, composed of two clutch assemblies, of which the one clutch assembly has a drive and an inner plate arrangement which is connected thereto, and the other clutch assembly is connected to a compressor shaft and has a hollow, finger-like cut-away clutch housing part with an associated outer plate arrangement and a disk-shaped end part which is aligned toward a compressor housing and belongs to the clutch housing part, wherein the other clutch assembly is assigned an annular shift piston, to which compressed air can be supplied. The aim is to ensure the torque transmission from the drive to the compressor shaft in a targeted space-saving manner. The solution consists in that the compressor shaft (3,6,43) is assigned continuously to the two clutch assemblies (21,22), and a sleeve-shaped inner body (12) is integrally formed on the drive (2), which is independent of the compressor shaft (3,6,43), which inner body (12) is rotatably mounted on the compressor shaft (3,6,43) and to which inner body (12) the inner plate arrangement (11) is fastened. The clutch housing part (13) is in engagement with a hub (15) which is fastened to the compressor shaft (3,6,43), between which hub (15) and the end part (18) a pre-tensioned spring arrangement (16) is provided, wherein the end part (18) is arranged so as to be situated opposite the shift piston (5) by means of an axial plain bearing (20), which shift piston (5) is integrated in an annular groove (27) in the compressor housing (4) and is mounted so as to be axially movable counter to the pre-tension of the spring arrangement (16) so as to produce contact with the end part (18) for the compressed-air-controlled axial movement (37) of the clutch housing part (13).
The invention relates to a universal double-jointed coupling (1) for railway vehicles with two joint levels (20, 21). Said coupling (1) comprises two coupling joints which are interconnected via a shaft (5) that is surrounded by a hollow pinion shaft (6) in order to transmit torque by means of said hollow pinion shaft (6). One joint level (20) is assigned to a coupling joint (2) encompassing a crowned gear (22) that has angular and axial compensation capability while the other joint level (21) is associated with a torsion-proof, flexible coupling joint (3). The aim of the invention is to ensure that coupling elements can be replaced easily and freely without any problem in the area of the coupling joint encompassing the crowned gear. Said aim is achieved by providing the coupling joint (2) encompassing the crowned gear (22) with a removable internally geared sleeve (7) and a removable matching externally geared coupling hub (23). A final area of the shaft (5), which is embodied as an intermediate shaft, is connected to the removable coupling hub (23) while the hollow pinion shaft (6) is fastened to the outer wall of the sleeve (7) outside the removable sleeve (7).
B61C 9/44 - Transmission systems in or for locomotives or motor railcars with electric motor propulsion with hollow transmission shaft concentric with wheel axis
B61C 9/50 - Transmission systems in or for locomotives or motor railcars with electric motor propulsion with motors supported on vehicle frames and driving axles, e.g. axle or nose suspension in bogies
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