EP0922164A1 - Diaphragm pump - Google Patents

Diaphragm pump

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EP0922164A1
EP0922164A1 EP97933693A EP97933693A EP0922164A1 EP 0922164 A1 EP0922164 A1 EP 0922164A1 EP 97933693 A EP97933693 A EP 97933693A EP 97933693 A EP97933693 A EP 97933693A EP 0922164 A1 EP0922164 A1 EP 0922164A1
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connecting rod
membrane
diaphragm
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diaphragm pump
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Heinz Riedlinger
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04B—POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS
    • F04B43/00—Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04B—POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS
    • F04B43/00—Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members
    • F04B43/02—Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members having plate-like flexible members, e.g. diaphragms
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04B—POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS
    • F04B43/00—Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members
    • F04B43/0009—Special features
    • F04B43/0054—Special features particularities of the flexible members

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  • the invention relates to a diaphragm pump with a connecting rod having a crank drive and an elastic membrane connected to the connecting rod, which membrane has an undercut fastening opening on its rear side facing away from the compression chamber for inserting the complementarily shaped fastening end of the connecting rod.
  • Membrane pumps of this type are also used, for example, as micromembrane pumps in portable analysis devices. Since these analyzers and their micromembrane pumps are mostly operated independently of the power supply via battery or rechargeable battery, motors with a low power consumption are required for this. However, such motors have only a low performance, which is why the flexing work of the membrane has to be reduced during the operation of these known micromembrane pumps. With such weak motors, the membrane must therefore also be made sufficiently thin, but - especially with analysis devices - should be very tight again in order not to impair the accuracy of these devices.
  • Micro membrane pumps are already known, the membrane of which is clamped between a metallic pressure disk facing the compression chamber and the connecting rod head, the pressure disk being fastened to the connecting rod head by means of a screw connection which passes through a central fastening opening of the membrane.
  • a pressure plate clamping results in a central inelastic region of the membrane, which reduces the stroke volume and the performance of the known ones
  • Micro diaphragm pump is restricted.
  • the connecting rod has at its fastening end a support surface for the underside support of the central membrane area which has a bearing surface and that one or more, approximately in the axial direction, is located over the support surface of the connecting rod of the connecting rod projecting fastening projections for positive engagement in the at least one fastening openings having central fastening membrane area are provided.
  • the connecting rod has a support surface which supports a central diaphragm region which has a support surface. Due to the membrane supported on the underside of the membrane, it cannot move back and forth on the connecting rod during operation, which means that unwanted additional flexing work of the membrane is avoided. In particular, a larger sized support ring also has an influence on the possible delivery capacity of the membrane, because this creates a larger piston-like zone, in particular with a larger diameter of the support ring, which does not deform during the upward and downward stroke and thus leads to a larger stroke volume .
  • the solution according to the invention allows a relatively small, fixed diameter of the connecting rod, so that relatively large elastic zones are formed which lead to low stresses in the membrane and thereby to a larger stroke in relation to the effective diameter of the membrane.
  • the membrane is therefore characterized by better membrane expansion ratios and its consistently perfect fit. Since the diaphragm of the diaphragm pump according to the invention no longer needs a central fastening opening, this diaphragm is very tight on the connecting rod fastening, in contrast to the previously known pressure disc clamp.
  • a particularly advantageous development according to the invention provides that at least one peg-shaped insert part is provided on the underside of the membrane, which in the mounting position bears laterally on one or more fastening projections or the like of the connecting rod. This, preferably against a ring-shaped fastening projection or at least three, approximately equally spaced fastening projections, peg-shaped insert part takes over the centering and guiding of the membrane during the oscillating movements.
  • this peg-shaped insert takes over the radial and axial guidance of the diaphragm with respect to the connecting rod.
  • the membrane is thereby fixed so precisely on the connecting rod that both radial and axial forces do not result from it
  • an embodiment is preferred in which one on one an annular fastening projection arranged concentrically to the connecting rod longitudinal axis is provided with a rear engagement edge projecting laterally in the manner of a hook on its free edge region.
  • a fastening projection on the connecting rod favors the good centering and guiding of the membrane during its swinging movements; at the same time, the membrane is fixed particularly precisely on the connecting rod.
  • a particularly advantageous embodiment according to the invention provides that the support surface located at the fastening end of the connecting rod for supporting the lower side of the central membrane area having a support surface has a support collar projecting approximately radially beyond the cross-section of the connecting rod and that the central support surface of the membrane is enlarged accordingly Support area are dimensioned.
  • the appropriately dimensioned membrane transfers part of the compressive forces to the support collar, which protrudes approximately radially across the cross-section of the connecting rod, via its central contact surface.
  • a preferably central centering projection is provided on the supporting surface of the connecting rod for engaging in a counter recess in the diaphragm.
  • the side of the diaphragm facing the compression chamber of the pump is free of fasteners.
  • the membrane is designed to be continuously closed, facing the compression chamber.
  • the diaphragm pump according to the invention is designed as a micro diaphragm pump.
  • the single figure shows the crank drive 1 as well as a diaphragm 3 of a diaphragm pump connected to a connecting rod 2 of the crank drive 1 in a shear-like representation.
  • the connecting rod 2 of the crank drive 1 is connected to the diaphragm 3 in such a way that the diaphragm 3 is moved back and forth over the connecting rod 2 during operation of the diaphragm pump.
  • the connecting rod 2 has a support surface 4 on its fastening end facing the membrane 3 for supporting the central membrane area with a support surface 5 on the underside.
  • annular fastening projection 6 which is arranged concentrically to the connecting rod longitudinal axis and has a rear gripping edge 7 projecting laterally outward on its free edge region.
  • the fastening projection 6 protruding in the axial direction of the connecting rod 2 engages in a form-fitting manner in a fastening opening 8 on the underside of the diaphragm, which is designed as an annular groove and has a hook-shaped cross-section.
  • This annular fastening opening 8 delimits a peg-shaped insert part 9 on the underside of the membrane, which in the single figure lies against the inner peripheral edge of the annular fastening projection 6.
  • the support surface 4 provided on the connecting rod 2 supports the central membrane region of the membrane 3, which has the support surface 5. Due to the membrane 3 supported on the underside of the membrane, the latter can no longer move back and forth on the connecting rod during operation of the membrane pump, as a result of which undesired additional flexing work of the membrane 3 is avoided.
  • a larger dimensioned support surface also exerts an influence on the possible delivery capacity of the diaphragm 3, because this creates a larger piston-like zone, in particular with a larger diameter of the support surface 4, which does not deform during the upward and downward stroke and thus becomes a larger one Displacement leads.
  • this construction permits a relatively small fixed diameter of the connecting rod 2, so that relatively large elastic zones are formed, which lead to low stresses in the membrane 3 and thus to a larger stroke in relation to the effective diameter of the membrane 3.
  • the membrane 3 is therefore characterized by better membrane expansion ratios and its consistently perfect fit. Since the diaphragm 3 of the diaphragm pump shown here no longer has a central fastening opening, this diaphragm 3 is very tight on the connecting rod fastening, in contrast to the previously known pressure plate clamping.
  • the support surface 4 located at the fastening end of the connecting rod 2 for supporting the underside of the central membrane area having a support surface 5 has a support collar 10 projecting approximately radially over the cross-section of the connecting rod, the central support surface 5 being on the membrane 3 according to this largest supporting surface 4 is dimensioned.
  • the membrane 3 has a support ring 12 which delimits the fastening opening 8 between itself and the peg-shaped insert part 9.
  • the peg-shaped insert 9 takes over the centering and guiding of the membrane during the oscillating movements.
  • the central insert 9 also favors the radial and axial guidance of the diaphragm 3 relative to the connecting rod 2.
  • a central centering projection 11 can also be provided on the support surface 4 of the connecting rod 2, which engages in a counter-recess in the diaphragm 3.
  • This centering projection 11 additionally promotes good centering and guiding of the diaphragm 3 during the oscillating movement. Due to the measures described above, the diaphragm 3 is fixed on the connecting rod 2 so precisely that both radial and axial forces do not change its position relative to the connecting rod.
  • the diaphragm 3 can be mounted sufficiently firmly at the fastening end of the connecting rod 2, the side of the diaphragm 3 facing the compression chamber of the pump can be designed without fasteners. In order to achieve a high level of tightness on the connecting rod fastening, it is advantageous if the membrane is designed to be continuously closed, facing the compression chamber.
  • the membrane 3 is thus characterized by a high level of tightness on the connecting rod attachment.
  • the membrane can be designed both as a flat and as a structural or as a shaped membrane. By designing the membrane 3 as a shaped membrane, smaller harmful spaces and thus higher compression ratios can be achieved. Since the diaphragm pump, which is only shown schematically here, does not require a pressure disc clamping, better diaphragm expansion ratios can be achieved.
  • the peg-shaped insert part 9 engages in the recess delimited by the fastening projection 6 at the fastening end of the connecting rod 2 and since the fastening projection 6 which can be latched in the fastening opening 8 practically ensures that the diaphragm 3 is self-centered, a time-consuming alignment of the diaphragm 3 during assembly can be dispensed with .
  • the membrane 3 is nevertheless characterized by a consistent, perfect fit.

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Abstract

A diaphragm pump, in particular a microdiaphragm pump, has a crank drive (1) with a connecting rod (2) and an elastic diaphragm (3) joined to the connecting rod (2). At its rear side opposite to the compression chamber, the diaphragm (3) is provided with at least one undercut fastening hole (8) into which the matching fastening end of the connecting rod is inserted. In order to secure the diaphragm (3) as accurately as possible on the connecting rod (2), so that neither radial nor axial forces can move it out of its position relative to the connecting rod (2), and so that the diaphragm (3) is exposed to as little as possible additional flexing work, the connecting rod (2) has at its fastening end a supporting surface (4) for supporting from below the central diaphragm area which is provided with a supporting surface (5), and one or several fastening projections (6) which extend in the axial direction of the connecting rod (2) over the supporting surface (4) of the connecting rod (2) form-fittingly engage the central diaphragm area provided with at least one fastening hole (8).

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Membranpumpe Diaphragm pump
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Membranpumpe mit einem einen Pleuel aufweisenden Kurbelantrieb und einer mit dem Pleuel verbundenen elastischen Membrane, welche Membrane an ihrer dem Verdichtungsraum abgew-andten Rückseite eine hinterschnittene Befestigungsöffnung zum Einsetzen des komplementär geformten Befestigungsendes des Pleuels aufweist.The invention relates to a diaphragm pump with a connecting rod having a crank drive and an elastic membrane connected to the connecting rod, which membrane has an undercut fastening opening on its rear side facing away from the compression chamber for inserting the complementarily shaped fastening end of the connecting rod.
Solche Membranpumpen werden beispielsweise auch als Mikromembranpumpen bei tragbaren Analysegeräten verwendet. Da diese Analysegeräte und ihre Mikromembranpumpen meist unabhängig vom Stromnetz über Batterie oder Akku betrieben werden, sind hierfür Motoren mit einer geringen Stromaufnahme erforderlich. Solche Motoren haben jedoch nur eine geringe Leistungsfähigkeit , weshalb die Walkarbeit der Membran während des Betriebes dieser vorbekannten Mikromembranpumpen zu reduzieren ist. Bei derart schwachen Motoren ist daher auch die Membran ausreichend dünn auszugestalten, soll aber - insbesondere bei Analysegeräten - wieder sehr dicht sein, um die Genauigkeit dieser Geräte nicht zu beeinträchtigen.Membrane pumps of this type are also used, for example, as micromembrane pumps in portable analysis devices. Since these analyzers and their micromembrane pumps are mostly operated independently of the power supply via battery or rechargeable battery, motors with a low power consumption are required for this. However, such motors have only a low performance, which is why the flexing work of the membrane has to be reduced during the operation of these known micromembrane pumps. With such weak motors, the membrane must therefore also be made sufficiently thin, but - especially with analysis devices - should be very tight again in order not to impair the accuracy of these devices.
Man kennt bereits Mikromembranpumpen, deren Membran zwischen einer dem Verdichtungsraum zugewandten metallischen Druckscheibe und dem Pleuelkopf eingespannt ist, wobei die Druckscheibe am Pleuelkopf mittels einer Schraubverbindung befestigt ist, welche eine zentrale Befestigungsöffnung der Membran durchsetzt. Eine solche Druckscheibenklemmung hat jedoch einen zentralen unelastischen Bereich der Membran zur Folge, wodurch das Hubvolumen reduziert und die Leistung der vorbekanntenMicro membrane pumps are already known, the membrane of which is clamped between a metallic pressure disk facing the compression chamber and the connecting rod head, the pressure disk being fastened to the connecting rod head by means of a screw connection which passes through a central fastening opening of the membrane. However, such a pressure plate clamping results in a central inelastic region of the membrane, which reduces the stroke volume and the performance of the known ones
Mikromembranpumpe eingeschränkt wird.Micro diaphragm pump is restricted.
Man hat daher auch eine Mikromembranpumpe der eingangs erwähnten Art geschaffen, bei der die mit ihrem Umfangsrandbereich im Pumpenkopf eingespannte Membran einen im Querschnitt etwa T- förmigen Pleuelkopf formschlüssig umschließt. Durch diese formschlüssige Verbindung der Membran am Pleuelkopf kann auf die vorerwähnte Druckscheibenklemmung der Membran verzichtet werden. Diese vorbekannte Mikromembranpumpe hat ein größeres Hubvolumen, da die Membran auch in ihrem Zentralbereich elastisch ist. Während des Betriebes der vorbekannten Mikromembranpumpe bewegt sich die Membran aber auf dem von ihr umschlossenen Pleuelkopf hin und her, was mit einer zusätzlichen Walkarbeit der Membran verbunden ist.It has therefore also been created a micromembrane pump of the type mentioned, in which the peripheral edge region in the The pump head clamped membrane positively encloses a connecting rod head which is approximately T-shaped in cross section. This positive connection of the diaphragm to the connecting rod head means that the above-mentioned pressure plate clamping of the diaphragm can be dispensed with. This known micromembrane pump has a larger stroke volume, since the membrane is also elastic in its central area. During operation of the known micromembrane pump, however, the membrane moves back and forth on the connecting rod head enclosed by it, which is associated with additional flexing work of the membrane.
Es besteht daher insbesondere die Aufgabe, eine Membranpumpe der eingangs erwähnten Art zu schaffen, deren Membran auf einfache Weise und dennoch so präzise am Pleuelkopf befestigt werden kann, daß während des Betriebes keine zusätzliche Walkarbeit auftritt.There is therefore in particular the task of creating a diaphragm pump of the type mentioned at the beginning, the diaphragm of which can be fastened to the connecting rod head in a simple manner and yet so precisely that no additional flexing work occurs during operation.
Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung dieser Aufgabe besteht bei der Membranpumpe der eingangs erwähnten Art insbesondere darin, daß das Pleuel an seinem Befestigungsende eine Stützfläche zur unterseitigen Abstützung des zentralen, eine Auflagefläche aufweisenden Membranbereiches hat und daß über die Sützfläche des Pleuels ein oder mehrere, etwa in axialer Richtung des Pleuels vorstehende Befestigungsvorsprünge zum formschlüssigen Eingreifen in den zumindest eine Befestigungsöffnungen aufweisenden, zentralen Befestigungs-Membranbereich vorgesehen sind.The solution to this problem according to the invention in the diaphragm pump of the type mentioned at the outset is, in particular, that the connecting rod has at its fastening end a support surface for the underside support of the central membrane area which has a bearing surface and that one or more, approximately in the axial direction, is located over the support surface of the connecting rod of the connecting rod projecting fastening projections for positive engagement in the at least one fastening openings having central fastening membrane area are provided.
Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Membranpumpe hat das Pleuel eine Stützfläche, welche einen zentralen, eine Auflagefläche aufweisenden Membranbereich abstützt. Durch die an ihrer Membranunterseite abgestützte Membran kann diese sich während des Betriebes nicht am Pleuel hin- und herbewegen, wodurch eine unerwünschte zusätzliche Walkarbeit der Membran vermieden wird. Insbesondere ein größer dimensionierter Stützring übt zudem einen Einfluß auf die mögliche Förderleistung der Membrane aus, weil diese nämlich insbesondere bei einem größeren Durchmesser des Stützringes eine größere kolbenartige Zone schafft, die sich während des Auf- und Abwärtshubes nicht verformt und somit zu einem größeren Hubvolumen führt. Gleichzeitig gestattet die erfindungsgemäße Lösung einen relativ kleinen, festen Durchmesser des Pleuels, so daß sich verhältnismäßig große elastische Zonen herausbilden, die zu niedrigen Spannungen in der Membrane und dadurch zu einem größeren Hub im Verhältnis zum Wirkdurchmesser der Membrane führen. Die Membrane zeichnet sich daher durch bessere Membrandehnungsverhältnisse und ihren stets gleichbleibend einwandfreien Sitz aus. Da die Membrane der erfindungs- gemäßen Membranpumpe keine zentrale Befestigungsöffnung mehr benötigt, ist diese Membrane an der Pleuelbefestigung im Gegensatz zur vorbekannten Druckscheibenklem ung sehr dicht.In the diaphragm pump according to the invention, the connecting rod has a support surface which supports a central diaphragm region which has a support surface. Due to the membrane supported on the underside of the membrane, it cannot move back and forth on the connecting rod during operation, which means that unwanted additional flexing work of the membrane is avoided. In particular, a larger sized support ring also has an influence on the possible delivery capacity of the membrane, because this creates a larger piston-like zone, in particular with a larger diameter of the support ring, which does not deform during the upward and downward stroke and thus leads to a larger stroke volume . At the same time, the solution according to the invention allows a relatively small, fixed diameter of the connecting rod, so that relatively large elastic zones are formed which lead to low stresses in the membrane and thereby to a larger stroke in relation to the effective diameter of the membrane. The membrane is therefore characterized by better membrane expansion ratios and its consistently perfect fit. Since the diaphragm of the diaphragm pump according to the invention no longer needs a central fastening opening, this diaphragm is very tight on the connecting rod fastening, in contrast to the previously known pressure disc clamp.
Eine besonders vorteilhafte Weiterbildung gemäß der Erfindung sieht vor, daß an der Membranunterseite wenigstens ein zapfenförmiges Einsatzteil vorgesehen ist, daß in Montagestellung an einem oder mehren Befestigungsvorsprüngen oder dergleichen des Pleuels seitlich anliegt. Dieses vorzugsweise an einem ringförmigen Befestigungsvorsprung oder an zumindest drei, etwa gleichmäßig voneinander beabstandeten Befestigungsvorsprüngen anliegende, zapfenförmige Einsatzteil übernimmt die Zentrierung und Führung der Membran während der Schwingbewegungen .A particularly advantageous development according to the invention provides that at least one peg-shaped insert part is provided on the underside of the membrane, which in the mounting position bears laterally on one or more fastening projections or the like of the connecting rod. This, preferably against a ring-shaped fastening projection or at least three, approximately equally spaced fastening projections, peg-shaped insert part takes over the centering and guiding of the membrane during the oscillating movements.
Gleichzeitig übernimmt dieses zapfenförmige Einsatzteil die radiale und axiale Führung der Membrane gegenüber dem Pleuel. Die Membrane wird dadurch so präzise auf dem Pleuel fixiert, daß sowohl radiale wie auch axiale Kräfte sie nicht aus ihrerAt the same time, this peg-shaped insert takes over the radial and axial guidance of the diaphragm with respect to the connecting rod. The membrane is thereby fixed so precisely on the connecting rod that both radial and axial forces do not result from it
Position gegenüber dem Pleuel verändern.Change position opposite the connecting rod.
Dabei wird eine Ausführungsform bevorzugt, bei der ein auf einem zur Pleuellängsachse konzentrischen Kreis angeordneter, ringförmiger Befestigungsvorsprung mit an seinem freien Randbereich hakenartig seitlich vorspringendem Hintergreifrand vorgesehen ist. Ein solcher Befestigungsvorsprung am Pleuel begünstigt die gute Zentrierung und Führung der Membran während ihrer Schwingbewegungen; gleichzeitig wird die Membran besonders präzise auf dem Pleuel fixiert.An embodiment is preferred in which one on one an annular fastening projection arranged concentrically to the connecting rod longitudinal axis is provided with a rear engagement edge projecting laterally in the manner of a hook on its free edge region. Such a fastening projection on the connecting rod favors the good centering and guiding of the membrane during its swinging movements; at the same time, the membrane is fixed particularly precisely on the connecting rod.
Möglich ist aber auch, daß mehrere, vorzugsweise zumindest drei auf einem zur Pleuellängsachse konzentrischen Kreis angeordnete Befestigungsvorsprünge vorgesehen sind.But it is also possible that several, preferably at least three, fastening projections arranged on a circle concentric with the connecting rod longitudinal axis are provided.
Eine besonders vorteilhafte Ausführungsform gemäß der Erfindung sieht vor, daß die am Befestigungsende des Pleuels befindliche Stützfläche zur unterseitigen Abstützung des zentralen, eine Auflagefläche aufweisenden Membranbereiches, einen etwa radial über den Querschnitt des Pleuels überstehenden Stützkragen hat und daß die zentrale Auflagefläche der Membrane entsprechend dieser vergrößerten Stützfläche dimensioniert sind. Die entsprechend dimensionierte Membrane überträgt über ihre zentrale Auflagefläche einen Teil der Druckkräfte auf den etwa radial über den Querschnitt des Pleuels überstehenden Stützkragen.A particularly advantageous embodiment according to the invention provides that the support surface located at the fastening end of the connecting rod for supporting the lower side of the central membrane area having a support surface has a support collar projecting approximately radially beyond the cross-section of the connecting rod and that the central support surface of the membrane is enlarged accordingly Support area are dimensioned. The appropriately dimensioned membrane transfers part of the compressive forces to the support collar, which protrudes approximately radially across the cross-section of the connecting rod, via its central contact surface.
Um die gute Zentrierung der Membrane am Befestigungsende des Pleuels zu begünstigen, ist es zweckmäßig, wenn an der Stützfläche des Pleuels ein vorzugsweise zentraler Zentriervorsprung zum Eingreifen in eine Gegenausnehmung der Membrane vorgesehen ist.In order to promote the good centering of the diaphragm at the fastening end of the connecting rod, it is expedient if a preferably central centering projection is provided on the supporting surface of the connecting rod for engaging in a counter recess in the diaphragm.
Um die Membrane über einen möglichst großen radialen Bereich elastisch ausgestalten zu können und um die mögliche Förderleistung der Membrane positiv zu beeinflussen, ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die dem Verdichtungsraum der Pumpe zugewandte Seite der Membrane befestigungsmittelfrei ist. Um eine hohe Dichtigkeit an der Pleuelbefestigung zu erreichen, ist es zweckmäßig, wenn die Membrane dem Verdichtungsraum zugewandt durchgehend geschlossen ausgebildet ist.In order to be able to design the diaphragm elastically over the largest possible radial area and to positively influence the possible delivery capacity of the diaphragm, it is advantageous if the side of the diaphragm facing the compression chamber of the pump is free of fasteners. In order to achieve a high level of tightness on the connecting rod fastening, it is expedient if the membrane is designed to be continuously closed, facing the compression chamber.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, daß die erfindungsgemäße Membranpumpe als Mikromembranpumpe ausgebildet ist.According to a preferred embodiment it is provided that the diaphragm pump according to the invention is designed as a micro diaphragm pump.
Weitere Merkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung eines erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsbeispieles in Verbindung mit den Ansprüchen sowie der Zeichnung. Die einzelnen Merkmale können je für sich oder zu mehreren bei einer Ausführungsform gemäß der Erfindung verwirklicht sein.Further features of the invention result from the following description of an exemplary embodiment according to the invention in conjunction with the claims and the drawing. The individual features can be implemented individually or in groups in one embodiment according to the invention.
Die einzige Figur zeigt den Kurbelantrieb 1 sowie eine mit einem Pleuel 2 des Kurbelantriebes 1 verbundene Membrane 3 einer Membranpumpe in einer scheraatischen Darstellung. Das Pleuel 2 des Kurbelantriebes 1 ist mit der Membrane 3 derart verbunden, daß die Membrane 3 über das Pleuel 2 während des Betriebes der Membranpumpe hin- und herbewegt wird.The single figure shows the crank drive 1 as well as a diaphragm 3 of a diaphragm pump connected to a connecting rod 2 of the crank drive 1 in a shear-like representation. The connecting rod 2 of the crank drive 1 is connected to the diaphragm 3 in such a way that the diaphragm 3 is moved back and forth over the connecting rod 2 during operation of the diaphragm pump.
Das Pleuel 2 hat an seinem der Membrane 3 zugewandten Befestigungsende eine Stützfläche 4 zur unterεeitigen Abstützung des zentralen, eine Auflagefläche 5 aufweisenden Membran- bereiches. Über die Stützfläche 4 des Pleuels 2 steht ein konzentrisch zur Pleuellängsachse angeordneter ringförmiger Befestigungsvorsprung 6 vor, der an seinem freien Randbereich einen hakenartig seitlich nach außen vorspringenden Hintergreifrand 7 hat. Der in axialer Richtung des Pleuels 2 vorstehende Befestigungvorsprung 6 greift formschlüssig in eine als Ringnut ausgebildete und in ihrem lichten Querschnitt entsprechend hakenförmig ausgestaltete Befestigungsöffnung 8 an der Membranunterseite ein. Diese ringförmige Befestigungsöffnung 8 begrenzt an der Membranunterseite ein zapfenförmiges Einsatzteil 9, welches in der einzigen Figur am inneren Umfangsrand des ringförmigen Befestigungsvorsprunges 6 anliegt.The connecting rod 2 has a support surface 4 on its fastening end facing the membrane 3 for supporting the central membrane area with a support surface 5 on the underside. Above the support surface 4 of the connecting rod 2, there is an annular fastening projection 6, which is arranged concentrically to the connecting rod longitudinal axis and has a rear gripping edge 7 projecting laterally outward on its free edge region. The fastening projection 6 protruding in the axial direction of the connecting rod 2 engages in a form-fitting manner in a fastening opening 8 on the underside of the diaphragm, which is designed as an annular groove and has a hook-shaped cross-section. This annular fastening opening 8 delimits a peg-shaped insert part 9 on the underside of the membrane, which in the single figure lies against the inner peripheral edge of the annular fastening projection 6.
Die am Pleuel 2 vorgesehene Stützfläche 4 stützt den zentralen, die Auflagefläche 5 aufweisenden Membranbereich der Membrane 3 ab. Durch die an ihrer Membranunterseite abgestützte Membrane 3 kann diese sich während des Betriebes der Membranpumpe am Pleuel nicht mehr hin- und herbewegen, wodurch eine unerwünschte zusätzliche Walkarbeit der Membrane 3 vermieden wird. Insbesondere eine größer dimensionierte Stützfläche übt zudem einen Einfluß auf die mögliche Förderleistung der Membrane 3 aus, weil diese nämlich insbesondere bei einem größeren Durchmesser der Stützfläche 4 eine größere kolbenartige Zone schafft, die sich während des Auf- und Abwärtshubes nicht verformt und somit zu einem größeren Hubvolumen führt. Gleichzeitig gestattet diese Konstruktion einen relativ kleinen festen Durchmesser des Pleuels 2, so daß sich verhältnismäßig große elastische Zonen heraus- bilden, die zu niedrigen Spannungen in der Membrane 3 und dadurch zu einem größeren Hub im Verhältnis zum Wirkdurchmesser der Membrane 3 führen. Die Membrane 3 zeichnet sich daher durch bessere Membrandehnungsverhältnisse und ihren stets gleichbleibend einwandfreien Sitz aus. Da die Membrane 3 der hier dargestellten Membranpumpe keine zentrale Befestigungsöffnung mehr hat, ist diese Membrane 3 an der Pleuelbefestigung im Gegensatz zur vorbekannten Druckscheibenklemmung sehr dicht.The support surface 4 provided on the connecting rod 2 supports the central membrane region of the membrane 3, which has the support surface 5. Due to the membrane 3 supported on the underside of the membrane, the latter can no longer move back and forth on the connecting rod during operation of the membrane pump, as a result of which undesired additional flexing work of the membrane 3 is avoided. In particular, a larger dimensioned support surface also exerts an influence on the possible delivery capacity of the diaphragm 3, because this creates a larger piston-like zone, in particular with a larger diameter of the support surface 4, which does not deform during the upward and downward stroke and thus becomes a larger one Displacement leads. At the same time, this construction permits a relatively small fixed diameter of the connecting rod 2, so that relatively large elastic zones are formed, which lead to low stresses in the membrane 3 and thus to a larger stroke in relation to the effective diameter of the membrane 3. The membrane 3 is therefore characterized by better membrane expansion ratios and its consistently perfect fit. Since the diaphragm 3 of the diaphragm pump shown here no longer has a central fastening opening, this diaphragm 3 is very tight on the connecting rod fastening, in contrast to the previously known pressure plate clamping.
Aus der einzigen Figur wird deutlich, daß die am Befestigungs- ende des Pleuels 2 befindliche Stützfläche 4 zur unterseitigen Abstützung des zentralen, eine Auflagefläche 5 aufweisenden Membranbereiches, einen etwa radial über den Querschnitt des Pleuels überstehenden Stützkragen 10 hat, wobei die zentrale Auflagefläche 5 an der Membrane 3 entsprechend dieser ver- größerten Sützflache 4 dimensioniert ist. Die Membrane 3 weist dazu einen Stützring 12 auf, der zwischen sich und dem zapfenförmigen Einsatzteil 9 die Befestigungsöffnung 8 begrenzt.From the single figure it is clear that the support surface 4 located at the fastening end of the connecting rod 2 for supporting the underside of the central membrane area having a support surface 5 has a support collar 10 projecting approximately radially over the cross-section of the connecting rod, the central support surface 5 being on the membrane 3 according to this largest supporting surface 4 is dimensioned. For this purpose, the membrane 3 has a support ring 12 which delimits the fastening opening 8 between itself and the peg-shaped insert part 9.
Das zapfenförmige Einsatzteil 9 übernimmt während der Schwingbewegungen der Membrane deren Zentrierung und Führung. Dabei begünstigt das zentrale Einsatzteil 9 außerdem die radiale und axiale Führung der Membrane 3 gegenüber dem Pleuel 2.The peg-shaped insert 9 takes over the centering and guiding of the membrane during the oscillating movements. The central insert 9 also favors the radial and axial guidance of the diaphragm 3 relative to the connecting rod 2.
Im Zentrum des Befestigungsvorsprunges 6, etwa koaxial zur Pleuel-Längsachse, kann an der Stützfläche 4 des Pleuels 2 zusätzlich ein zentraler Zentriervorsprung 11 vorgesehen sein, der in eine Gegenausnehmung der Membrane 3 eingreift. Durch diesen Zentriervorsprung 11 wird die gute Zentrierung und Führung der Membrane 3 während der Schwingbewegung noch zusätzlich begünstigt. Durch die oben beschriebenen Maßnahmen ist die Membrane 3 so präzise auf dem Pleuel 2 fixiert, daß sowohl radiale wie auch axiale Kräfte sie nicht aus ihrer Position gegenüber dem Pleuel verändern.In the center of the fastening projection 6, approximately coaxially to the connecting rod longitudinal axis, a central centering projection 11 can also be provided on the support surface 4 of the connecting rod 2, which engages in a counter-recess in the diaphragm 3. This centering projection 11 additionally promotes good centering and guiding of the diaphragm 3 during the oscillating movement. Due to the measures described above, the diaphragm 3 is fixed on the connecting rod 2 so precisely that both radial and axial forces do not change its position relative to the connecting rod.
Da die Membrane 3 am Befestigungsende des Pleuels 2 ausreichend fest montierbar ist, kann die dem Verdichtungsraum der Pumpe zugewandte Seite der Membrane 3 befestigungsmittelfrei ausgestaltet werden. Um dabei eine hohe Dichtigkeit an der Pleuelbefestigung zu erreichen, ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Membrane dem Verdichtungsraum zugewandt durchgehend geschlossen ausgebildet ist.Since the diaphragm 3 can be mounted sufficiently firmly at the fastening end of the connecting rod 2, the side of the diaphragm 3 facing the compression chamber of the pump can be designed without fasteners. In order to achieve a high level of tightness on the connecting rod fastening, it is advantageous if the membrane is designed to be continuously closed, facing the compression chamber.
Die Membrane 3 zeichnet sich somit durch eine hohe Dichtigkeit an der Pleuelbefestigung aus. Dabei kann die Membrane sowohl als Flach- wie auch als Struktur- oder als Formmembrane ausgebildet sein. Durch die Ausgestaltung der Membrane 3 als Formmembrane können kleinere schädliche Räume und damit höhere Verdichtungsverhältnisse erreicht werden. Da bei der hier nur schematisch dargestellten Membranpumpe eine Druckscheibenklemmung nicht erforderlich ist, können bessere Membrandehnungsverhältnisse erreicht werden. Da das zapfenförmige Einsatzteil 9 in die vom Befestigungsvorsprung 6 begrenzte Ausnehmung am Befestigungsende des Pleuels 2 eingreift und da der in der Befestigungsöffnung 8 verrastbare Befestigungsvorsprung 6 praktisch für eine Selbstzentrierung der Membrane 3 sorgt, kann auf eine zeitaufwendige Ausrichtung der Membrane 3 bei der Montage verzichtet werden. Die Membrane 3 zeichnet sich dennoch durch einen sets gleichbleibenden einwandfreien Sitz aus. The membrane 3 is thus characterized by a high level of tightness on the connecting rod attachment. The membrane can be designed both as a flat and as a structural or as a shaped membrane. By designing the membrane 3 as a shaped membrane, smaller harmful spaces and thus higher compression ratios can be achieved. Since the diaphragm pump, which is only shown schematically here, does not require a pressure disc clamping, better diaphragm expansion ratios can be achieved. Since the peg-shaped insert part 9 engages in the recess delimited by the fastening projection 6 at the fastening end of the connecting rod 2 and since the fastening projection 6 which can be latched in the fastening opening 8 practically ensures that the diaphragm 3 is self-centered, a time-consuming alignment of the diaphragm 3 during assembly can be dispensed with . The membrane 3 is nevertheless characterized by a consistent, perfect fit.

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Ansprüche Expectations
1. Membranpumpe mit einem einen Pleuel (2) aufweisenden Kurbelantrieb (1) und einer mit dem Pleuel (2) verbundenen, elastischen Membrane (3), welche Membrane (3) an ihrer dem Verdichtungsraum abgewandten Rückseite wenigstens eine hinterschnittene Befestigungsöffnung (8) zum Einsetzen des komplementär geformten Befestigungsendes des Pleuels (2) aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Pleuel (2) an seinem Befestigungsende eine Stützfläche (4) zur unterseitigen Abstützung des zentralen, eine Auflagefläche (5) aufweisenden Membranbereiches hat und daß über die Stützfläche (4) des Pleuels (2) ein oder mehrere etwa in axialer Richtung des Pleuels (2) vorstehende Befestigungs- vorsprünge (6) zum formschlüssigen Eingreifen in den zumindest eine Befestigungsöffnung (8) aufweisenden, zentralen Membranbereich vorgesehen sind.1. diaphragm pump with a connecting rod (2) having a crank drive (1) and with the connecting rod (2) connected, elastic membrane (3), which membrane (3) on its back facing away from the compression space at least one undercut fastening opening (8) for Inserting the complementarily shaped fastening end of the connecting rod (2), characterized in that the connecting rod (2) has at its fastening end a supporting surface (4) for supporting the central membrane area on the underside, which has a bearing surface (5), and that over the supporting surface (4 ) of the connecting rod (2), one or more fastening projections (6) protruding approximately in the axial direction of the connecting rod (2) are provided for positive engagement in the central membrane region having at least one fastening opening (8).
2. Membranpumpe nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an der Membranunterseite wenigstens ein zapfenförmiges2. Diaphragm pump according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one peg-shaped on the underside of the membrane
Einsatzteil (9) vorgesehen ist, das in Montagestellung an einem oder mehreren Befestigungsvorsprüngen (6) oder dergleichen des Pleuels (2) seitlich anliegt.Insert part (9) is provided which, in the installed position, bears laterally on one or more fastening projections (6) or the like of the connecting rod (2).
3. Membranpumpe nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mehrere, auf einem zur Pleuellängsachse konzentrischen Kreis angeordnete Befestigungsvorsprünge (6) vorgesehen sind.3. Diaphragm pump according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a plurality of fastening projections (6) arranged on a circle concentric with the connecting rod longitudinal axis are provided.
4. Membranpumpe nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein auf einem zur Pleuellängsachse konzentrischen Kreis angeordneter, ringförmiger Befestigungsvorsprung mit einem an seinem freien Randbereich hakenartig seitlich vorspringenden Hintergreifrand (7) vorgesehen ist. 4. Diaphragm pump according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that an annular fastening projection arranged on a circle concentric with the connecting rod longitudinal axis is provided with a rear gripping edge (7) projecting laterally in the manner of a hook on its free edge region.
Membranpumpe nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die am Befestigungsende des Pleuels Diaphragm pump according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that at the connecting end of the connecting rod
(2) befindliche Stützfläche (4) zur unterseitigen Abstützung des zentralen, eine Auflagefläche (5) aufweisenden Membranbereiches , einen etwa radial über den Querschnitt des Pleuels (2) überstehenden Stützkragen {10) hat und daß die zentrale Auflagefläche (5) der Membrane(2) located support surface (4) for underside support of the central membrane area, which has a support surface (5), has a support collar {10) projecting approximately radially over the cross-section of the connecting rod (2) and that the central support surface (5) of the membrane
(3) entsprechend dieser vergrößerten Stützfläche (4) dimensioniert ist.(3) is dimensioned according to this enlarged support surface (4).
6. Membranpumpe nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an der Stützfläche (4) des Pleuels (2) ein vorzugsweise zentraler Zentriervorsprung (11) zum Eingreifen in eine Gegenausnehmung der Membrane vorgesehen ist.6. Diaphragm pump according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that on the supporting surface (4) of the connecting rod (2), a preferably central centering projection (11) is provided for engaging in a counter recess of the membrane.
7. Membranpumpe nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die dem Verdichtungsraum der Pumpe zugewandte Seite der Membrane (3) befestigungsmittelfrei ist.7. Diaphragm pump according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the side of the diaphragm (3) facing the compression chamber of the pump is fastener-free.
8. Membranpumpe nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Membrane (3) dem Verdichtungsraum zugewandt durchgehend geschlossen ausgebildet ist.8. Diaphragm pump according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the membrane (3) facing the compression chamber is continuously closed.
9. Membranpumpe nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie als Mikromembranpumpe ausgebildet ist . 9. Diaphragm pump according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it is designed as a micromembrane pump.
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