EP0939232A1 - Fluid distribution device - Google Patents

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EP0939232A1
EP0939232A1 EP99102486A EP99102486A EP0939232A1 EP 0939232 A1 EP0939232 A1 EP 0939232A1 EP 99102486 A EP99102486 A EP 99102486A EP 99102486 A EP99102486 A EP 99102486A EP 0939232 A1 EP0939232 A1 EP 0939232A1
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15BSYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • the invention relates to a fluid distribution device comprising at least two separately from each other Fluid-loaded fluid channels, on which with the Actuators connected inside the fluid channels, Sensors and one or more connecting elements can be fastened, by means of which at least two or part of the fluid channels fluidly with one another are connectable.
  • Fluid distribution devices have long been known in which the fluid channels from individual Pipes exist on which, for example, via T-pieces the actuators and sensors are attached.
  • the connecting elements are in such fluid distribution devices also pipes, for example also through T-shaped connectors with the the pipes forming the fluid channels are connected.
  • This fluid distributor device is advantageous it that for different fluids pipes from different Materials can be used.
  • a steel pipe can be used, whereas for example in a pneumatic system a copper or Aluminum tube or the like. Can be used.
  • a water-bearing Fluid channels that are under low pressure Plastic.
  • fluid distribution devices which consists of a single, for example consist of metal block in which various Fluid channels, for example in the form of tubular bores are arranged.
  • the fasteners are provided within the block, whereas the sensors and actuators on the External surfaces of this block are attached.
  • this material must be used with a a fluid distributor device that can be pressurized under high pressure be a metal.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object generic fluid distribution device in this regard to further develop that with simple manufacture of the Individual elements, with simple assembly and small Installation space has a high modularity and thereby versatile and in many different ways Requirements is customizable.
  • the Fluid distribution device have fluid channels that from different, on the flowing in them Fluid-adapted materials exist.
  • the arrangement of the fluid channels in fluid channel elements whose outer surfaces are designed so that several Fluid channel elements can be fastened directly to one another, with at least one not attaching the Fluid channel elements serving outer surface the at least one connecting element, the actuators and the sensors are attachable, has that special great advantage that different, even from different materials existing fluid channel elements due to the direct attachment to each other take up only a very small amount of space, which makes the entire fluid distribution device is extremely compact.
  • Block created By attaching the fluid channel elements directly in a way, a modular structure is created Block created, which is manageable as a whole. On this block are the actuators, sensors and Fasteners attached.
  • the arrangement of the Bores or openings for actuators, sensors and Connection elements on not the attachment serving outside surfaces also has large Manufacturing and therefore manufacturing cost advantages.
  • the block can be made of different materials exist, which on each in the fluid channels the fluid channel elements flowing fluids are adapted.
  • fluid channel elements manufactured to a certain extent can be and by simply cutting to length different requirements are adaptable.
  • the attachment of different fluid channel elements to each other also has the advantage that for example in the event of a defect in one of the fluid channel elements exchanged this for another or can also be added for extensions.
  • One not only in terms of manufacture, but especially with regard to assembly in particular advantageous embodiment provides that the Fasteners, the actuators and the sensors in a predeterminable grid dimension on the fluid channel elements are attached.
  • On the fluid channel elements can Distance of this grid dimension, for example, a pre-grain be provided so that the holes which for example in the arrangement of actuators, sensors and connecting elements are to be made are easy to manufacture.
  • the fluid channel elements can on the different ways attached to each other become.
  • adhesive connections, Clamp connections or the like can be provided.
  • An advantageous embodiment provides that the Fasteners at the same time also the fastening serve the fluid channel elements to each other.
  • the fluid channel elements are preferably extruded profiles, which in a particularly inexpensive way as Can be manufactured by the meter.
  • the fluid channel elements advantageously consist of one or more of the following materials:
  • Metal or metal alloy preferably aluminum or copper alloys and plastics.
  • the fluid channel elements can do a wide variety of embodiments be considered.
  • the only requirement is that the fluid channel elements can be fastened to one another and that the connecting elements, the actuators and the Sensors can be attached to the fluid channel elements.
  • Fluid channel elements essentially a hollow cuboid Have shape.
  • a fluid distribution device shown in FIG. 1 and 2 includes a plurality of fastened together Fluid channel elements 10, each of which is essentially one has a hollow cuboid shape. Inside the Fluid channel elements 10 are arranged fluid channels 12, through which different fluids flow.
  • This Fluids can, for example, compressed air or a Be hydraulic fluid, as in the in Fig. 1st provided fluid distribution device provided is where the top and bottom Fluid channel element 10 of the pneumatic supply of Serves valves, whereas the one between these two included four additional fluid channel elements a hydraulic circuit from consumer flow, Consumer return, a hydraulic input as well serve a hydraulic outlet.
  • the individual fluid channel elements 10 are different Actuators, for example valves 20 and Sensors, for example measuring devices 30, are arranged.
  • FIG. 1 and 2 connecting element 40 shown the two of the Fluid channel elements 10 serving pneumatic supply connected to one another, whereas in the case of FIG and 2 connecting element 40 shown on the right, three, fluid channels each carrying a hydraulic fluid 12 are interconnected.
  • Both the fluid channel elements 10 and the connecting elements 40 can, for example, from a Extruded profile produced on the "running meter" become. You have to use predefined fluid distribution devices just cut to length and assembled together become. This enables optimal storage and simple assembly a very compact structure of the Fluid distribution device.
  • the individual Fluid channel elements 10 for example, only schematically screw connection 43 shown with each other connected. It is sufficient, as in Figures 1 and 2 is shown, only the outermost fluid channel elements 10 to connect with each other, since the between this lying fluid channel elements 10 by clamping held together. It is understood that the Fluid channel elements in a different way can be connected to each other, for example through adhesive connections, through plug connections or Like ..
  • Connection elements may be provided.
  • the fluid channel elements 12 can not the attachment to the outer surfaces serving each other for example already marked in this grid dimension be so that the for the connecting elements 40 or the actuators and sensors to be drilled easiest way can be made.
  • the Fluid distribution device allows, but in particular also one in terms of compactness optimized structure and a particularly versatile Usability of the fluoro-channel elements 10.
  • the fluid channel elements 10 can be of the most varied Materials consist of, for example Steel, aluminum, copper or plastic.

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At least part of the fluid channels (12) are fluidly connected to one another. The fluid channels are arranged in a component (10), so that several components can be arranged directly to one another. At least one outer surface of the at least one connecting component (40) not involved in the fixture of the fluid channel components has fixed to it the actuators (20) and the sensors (30). The fluid channel components and the connecting components comprise one or more of the following materials: metal, metal alloy, preferably aluminum, copper, plastic.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Fluidverteilervorrichtung umfassend wenigstens zwei getrennt voneinander mit Fluid beaufschlagbare Fluidkanäle, an denen mit dem Innern der Fluidkanäle in Verbindung stehende Aktoren, Sensoren und eines oder mehrere Verbindungselemente befestigbar sind, durch welche wenigstens zwei bzw. ein Teil der Fluidkanäle miteinander fluidisch verbindbar sind.The invention relates to a fluid distribution device comprising at least two separately from each other Fluid-loaded fluid channels, on which with the Actuators connected inside the fluid channels, Sensors and one or more connecting elements can be fastened, by means of which at least two or part of the fluid channels fluidly with one another are connectable.

Seit längerem sind Fluidverteilervorrichtungen bekannt, bei denen die Fluidkanäle aus einzelnen Rohren bestehen, an welchen beispielsweise über T-Stücke die Aktoren und Sensoren befestigt sind.Fluid distribution devices have long been known in which the fluid channels from individual Pipes exist on which, for example, via T-pieces the actuators and sensors are attached.

Die Verbindungselemente sind bei derartigen Fluidverteilervorrichtungen ebenfalls Rohre, welche beispielsweise ebenfalls durch T-förmige Anschlußstücke mit den die Fluidkanäle bildenden Rohren verbunden sind. The connecting elements are in such fluid distribution devices also pipes, for example also through T-shaped connectors with the the pipes forming the fluid channels are connected.

Vorteilhaft bei dieser Fluidverteilervorrichtung ist es, daß für unterschiedliche Fluide Rohre aus unterschiedlichen Materialien verwendet werden können.This fluid distributor device is advantageous it that for different fluids pipes from different Materials can be used.

So kann beispielsweise für ein hydraulisches System ein Stahlrohr verwendet werden, wohingegen beispielsweise bei einem pneumatischen System ein Kupfer- oder Aluminiumrohr oder dgl. zum Einsatz kommen kann. Schließlich können beispielsweise wasserführende Fluidkanäle, die unter geringem Druck stehen, aus Kunststoff bestehen.For example, for a hydraulic system a steel pipe can be used, whereas for example in a pneumatic system a copper or Aluminum tube or the like. Can be used. Finally, for example, water-bearing Fluid channels that are under low pressure Plastic.

Problematisch bei dieser Fluidverteilervorrichtung ist es nicht nur, daß sie einen recht erheblichen Montageaufwand, sondern auch, daß sie einen recht beträchtlichen Bauraum erfordert.The problem with this fluid distribution device is it’s not just that they require a fair amount of assembly work, but also that they are quite considerable Installation space required.

Darüber hinaus sind Fluidverteilervorrichtungen bekannt, welche aus einem einzelnen, beispielsweise aus Metall bestehenden Block bestehen, in dem verschiedene Fluidkanäle, beispielsweise in Form von rohrförmigen Bohrungen angeordnet sind. Die Verbindungselemente sind innerhalb des Blocks vorgesehen, wohingegen die Sensoren und Aktoren an den Außenflächen dieses Blocks befestigt sind.In addition, there are fluid distribution devices known, which consists of a single, for example consist of metal block in which various Fluid channels, for example in the form of tubular bores are arranged. The fasteners are provided within the block, whereas the sensors and actuators on the External surfaces of this block are attached.

Vorteilhaft bei einer solchen Fluidverteilervorrichtung ist es, daß sie sehr kompakt ausgebildet ist und daher nur einen kleinen Bauraum erfordert. Advantageous in such a fluid distribution device is that they are very compact is and therefore requires only a small space.

Problematisch bei dieser Fluidverteilervorrichtung ist es jedoch, daß für jeden der Fluidkanäle immer derselbe Werkstoff verwendet werden muß. Es versteht sich, daß dieser Werkstoff der größten auf die Fluidverteilervorrichtung wirkenden Belastung angepaßt sein muß.The problem with this fluid distribution device is however, that for each of the fluid channels always the same material must be used. It understands themselves that this material is the largest on the Fluid distribution device adapted acting load have to be.

So muß dieser Werkstoff beispielsweise bei einer mit einem Fluid unter hohem Druck beaufschlagbaren Fluidverteilervorrichtung ein Metall sein.For example, this material must be used with a a fluid distributor device that can be pressurized under high pressure be a metal.

Es wird bei dieser Fluidverteilervorrichtung hierdurch gewissermaßen Material "verschwendet".It is in this way with this fluid distribution device so to speak, material "wasted".

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine gattungsgemäße Fluidverteilervorrichtung dahingehend weiterzubilden, daß sie bei einfacher Fertigung der Einzelelemente, bei einfacher Montage und kleinem Bauraum eine hohe Modularität aufweist und dadurch vielseitig verwendbar und auf unterschiedlichste Anforderungen anpaßbar ist. Insbesondere soll die Fluidverteilervorrichtung Fluidkanäle aufweisen, die aus unterschiedlichen, auf das in ihnen strömende Fluid angepaßten Werkstoffen bestehen.The invention is therefore based on the object generic fluid distribution device in this regard to further develop that with simple manufacture of the Individual elements, with simple assembly and small Installation space has a high modularity and thereby versatile and in many different ways Requirements is customizable. In particular, the Fluid distribution device have fluid channels that from different, on the flowing in them Fluid-adapted materials exist.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß bei einer Fluidverteilervorrichtung der eingangs beschriebenen Art dadurch gelöst, daß die Fluidkanäle in jeweils einem Fluidkanalelement angeordnet sind, deren Außenflächen so gestaltet sind, daß mehrere Fluidkanalelemente direkt aneinander befestigbar sind, wobei an wenigstens einer nicht der Befestigung der Fluidkanalelemente aneinander dienenden Außenfläche die Aktoren, die Sensoren und das wenigstens eine Verbindungselement befestigbar sind.This object is achieved according to the invention in a fluid distribution device of the type described at the beginning solved in that the fluid channels in one Fluid channel element are arranged, the outer surfaces are designed so that several fluid channel elements are directly attachable to each other, with at least one not attaching the Fluid channel elements serving outer surface the actuators, the sensors and the at least one Connecting element can be attached.

Die Anordnung der Fluidkanäle in Fluidkanalelementen, deren Außenflächen so gestaltet sind, daß mehrere Fluidkanalelemente direkt aneinander befestigbar sind, wobei wenigstens an einer nicht der Befestigung der Fluidkanalelemente aneinander dienenden Außenfläche das wenigstens eine Verbindungselement, die Aktoren und die Sensoren befestigbar sind, hat den besonders großen Vorteil, daß unterschiedliche, auch aus unterschiedlichen Materialien bestehende Fluidkanalelemente aufgrund der direkten Befestigung aneinander nur einen sehr kleinen Bauraum einnehmen, wodurch die gesamte Fluidverteilervorrichtung äußerst kompakt ist.The arrangement of the fluid channels in fluid channel elements, whose outer surfaces are designed so that several Fluid channel elements can be fastened directly to one another, with at least one not attaching the Fluid channel elements serving outer surface the at least one connecting element, the actuators and the sensors are attachable, has that special great advantage that different, even from different materials existing fluid channel elements due to the direct attachment to each other take up only a very small amount of space, which makes the entire fluid distribution device is extremely compact.

Die Anordnung der Verbindungselemente, Aktoren und Sensoren an den Außenflächen, die nicht der Befestigung dienen, unterstützt diesen kompakten Aufbau.The arrangement of the connecting elements, actuators and Sensors on the outer surfaces that are not the Attachment serve, supports this compact Construction.

Durch die Befestigung der Fluidkanalelemente direkt aneinander wird gewissermaßen ein modular aufgebauter Block erzeugt, welcher als ganzer handhabbar ist. An diesem Block sind wiederum die Aktoren, Sensoren und Verbindungselemente befestigt. Die Anordnung der Bohrungen oder Öffnungen für Aktoren, Sensoren und Verbindungsgelemente an nicht der Befestigung dienenden Außenflächen hat darüber hinaus große Fertigungs- und daher auch Herstellungskostenvorteile. By attaching the fluid channel elements directly in a way, a modular structure is created Block created, which is manageable as a whole. On this block are the actuators, sensors and Fasteners attached. The arrangement of the Bores or openings for actuators, sensors and Connection elements on not the attachment serving outside surfaces also has large Manufacturing and therefore manufacturing cost advantages.

Der Block kann dabei aus verschiedenen Werkstoffen bestehen, welche auf die jeweils in den Fluidkanälen der Fluidkanalelemente strömende Fluide angepaßt sind.The block can be made of different materials exist, which on each in the fluid channels the fluid channel elements flowing fluids are adapted.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es auch, daß die Fluidkanalelemente gewissermaßen als Meterware hergestellt werden können und durch einfaches Ablängen auf die unterschiedlichsten Anforderungen anpaßbar sind.It is also particularly advantageous that the fluid channel elements manufactured to a certain extent can be and by simply cutting to length different requirements are adaptable.

Die Befestigung unterschiedlicher Fluidkanalelemente aneinander hat darüber hinaus auch den Vorteil, daß beispielsweise bei einem Defekt eines der Fluidkanalelemente dieses gegen ein anderes ausgetauscht oder bei Erweiterungen zusätzlich angefügt werden kann.The attachment of different fluid channel elements to each other also has the advantage that for example in the event of a defect in one of the fluid channel elements exchanged this for another or can also be added for extensions.

Rein prinzipiell können die Verbindungselemente, die Aktoren und die Sensoren auf beliebige Weise an den Fluidkanalelementen befestigt werden.In principle, the connecting elements that Actuators and the sensors in any way to the Fluid channel elements are attached.

Eine nicht nur hinsichtlich der Herstellung, sondern insbesondere auch hinsichtlich der Montage besonders vorteilhafte Ausführungsform sieht vor, daß die Verbindungselemente, die Aktoren und die Sensoren in einem vorgebbaren Rastermaß an den Fluidkanalelementen befestigt sind. An den Fluidkanalelementen kann im Abstand dieses Rastermaßes beispielsweise eine Vorkörnung vorgesehen sein, so daß die Bohrungen, welche beispielsweise bei der Anordnung von Aktoren, Sensoren und Verbindungselementen vorzunehmen sind, auf einfache Weise herstellbar sind.One not only in terms of manufacture, but especially with regard to assembly in particular advantageous embodiment provides that the Fasteners, the actuators and the sensors in a predeterminable grid dimension on the fluid channel elements are attached. On the fluid channel elements can Distance of this grid dimension, for example, a pre-grain be provided so that the holes which for example in the arrangement of actuators, sensors and connecting elements are to be made are easy to manufacture.

Durch dieses Rastermaß ergibt sich so auf besonders vorteilhafte Weise gewissermaßen ein Baukastenprinzip. Es können so beispielsweise eine Vielzahl unterschiedlicher vorgefertigter Verbindungselemente vorgesehen sein, welche jeweils auf dieses Rastermaß angepaßt sind.This grid size results in particular advantageous, so to speak, a modular principle. For example, a large number of different ones can be used Prefabricated fasteners provided be, which are each adapted to this grid dimension are.

Rein prinzipiell können die Fluidkanalelemente auf die unterschiedlichste Art und Weise aneinander befestigt werden. So können beispielsweise Klebeverbindungen, Klemmverbindungen oder dgl. vorgesehen sein.In principle, the fluid channel elements can on the different ways attached to each other become. For example, adhesive connections, Clamp connections or the like can be provided.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausführungsform sieht vor, daß die Verbindungselemente gleichzeitig auch der Befestigung der Fluidkanalelemente aneinander dienen.An advantageous embodiment provides that the Fasteners at the same time also the fastening serve the fluid channel elements to each other.

Auf diese Weise wird nicht nur eine Verbindung eines oder mehrerer der Fluidkanalelemente untereinander hergestellt, sondern gleichzeitig auch die Befestigung dieser und weiterer nicht durch die Verbindungselemente verbundener Fluidkanalelemente ermöglicht.This way, not just connecting one or more of the fluid channel elements with each other manufactured, but also the attachment this and others not through the connecting elements connected fluid channel elements allows.

Die Fluidkanalelemente sind vorzugsweise Strangpreßprofile, die auf besonders kostengünstige Weise als Meterware herstellbar sind.The fluid channel elements are preferably extruded profiles, which in a particularly inexpensive way as Can be manufactured by the meter.

Die Fluidkanalelemente bestehen vorteilhafterweise aus einem oder mehreren der folgenden Werkstoffe:The fluid channel elements advantageously consist of one or more of the following materials:

Metall oder Metallegierung, vorzugsweise Aluminium oder Kupferlegierungen und Kunststoffe.Metal or metal alloy, preferably aluminum or copper alloys and plastics.

Was die Gestalt der Fluidkanalelemente angeht, so können hier die unterschiedlichsten Ausführungsformen in Betracht kommen. Voraussetzung ist lediglich, daß die Fluidkanalelemente aneinander befestigbar sind und daß die Verbindungselemente, die Aktoren und die Sensoren an den Fluidkanalelementen befestigbar sind.As for the shape of the fluid channel elements, so can do a wide variety of embodiments be considered. The only requirement is that the fluid channel elements can be fastened to one another and that the connecting elements, the actuators and the Sensors can be attached to the fluid channel elements.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausführungsform sieht vor, daß die Fluidkanalelemente im wesentlichen eine hohlquaderförmige Gestalt aufweisen.An advantageous embodiment provides that the Fluid channel elements essentially a hollow cuboid Have shape.

Dies ermöglicht nicht nur die Befestigung der Fluidkanalelemente aneinander sowie die Befestigung und Verbindung der Aktoren, Sensoren und Verbindungselemente mit den Fluidkanalelementen, sondern darüber hinaus auch eine dreidimensionale Übereinanderanordnung unterschiedlicher Fluidkanalelement-Blöcke.This not only enables the fluid channel elements to be attached to each other as well as the attachment and Connection of actuators, sensors and connecting elements with the fluid channel elements, but above also a three-dimensional arrangement on top of each other different fluid channel element blocks.

Um die Fluidkanalelemente an ihren Stirnseiten dicht abzuschließen, sind vorteilhafterweise Blindflansche und Anschlußelemente vorgesehen, durch welche die Fluidkanalelemente wenigstens teilweise stirnseitig verschließbar sind.To seal the fluid channel elements on their faces to complete, are advantageously blind flanges and connecting elements provided by which the Fluid channel elements at least partially on the end face are lockable.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der nachfolgenden Beschreibung sowie der zeichnerischen Darstellung einiger Ausführungsbeispiele.Other features and advantages of the invention are Subject of the following description and the graphical representation of some embodiments.

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eine teilweise geschnittene Draufsicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Fluidverteilervorrichtung und
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a partially sectioned plan view of a fluid distribution device according to the invention and
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a side view of the fluid distribution device according to the invention shown in Fig. 1 cut along the line II-II of FIG. 1.

Eine Fluidverteilervorrichtung, dargestellt in Fig. 1 und 2, umfaßt eine Mehrzahl von aneinander befestigten Fluidkanalelementen 10, deren jedes eine im wesentlichen hohlquaderförmige Gestalt aufweist. Im Innern der Fluidkanalelemente 10 sind Fluidkanäle 12 angeordnet, durch welche unterschiedliche Fluide strömen. Diese Fluide können beispielsweise Druckluft oder eine Hydraulikflüssigkeit sein, wie es bei der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Fluidverteilervorrichtung vorgesehen ist, bei welcher das oberste und unterste Fluidkanalelement 10 der Pneumatikversorgung von Ventilen dient, wohingegen die zwischen diesen beiden eingeschlossenen vier weiteren Fluidkanalelemente einem Hydraulikkreislauf aus Verbrauchervorlauf, Verbraucherrücklauf, einem Hydraulikeingang sowie einem Hydraulikausgang dienen.A fluid distribution device shown in FIG. 1 and 2, includes a plurality of fastened together Fluid channel elements 10, each of which is essentially one has a hollow cuboid shape. Inside the Fluid channel elements 10 are arranged fluid channels 12, through which different fluids flow. This Fluids can, for example, compressed air or a Be hydraulic fluid, as in the in Fig. 1st provided fluid distribution device provided is where the top and bottom Fluid channel element 10 of the pneumatic supply of Serves valves, whereas the one between these two included four additional fluid channel elements a hydraulic circuit from consumer flow, Consumer return, a hydraulic input as well serve a hydraulic outlet.

An den einzelnen Fluidkanalelementen 10 sind unterschiedliche Aktoren, beispielsweise Ventile 20 und Sensoren, beispielsweise Meßgeräte 30 angeordnet.The individual fluid channel elements 10 are different Actuators, for example valves 20 and Sensors, for example measuring devices 30, are arranged.

Ferner sind zwischen den einzelnen Fluidkanalelementen 10 Verbindungselemente 40 angeordnet, welche ebenfalls eine im wesentlichen quaderförmige Gestalt mit einem im Inneren durchgängigen Kanal 42 aufweist. Furthermore, there are between the individual fluid channel elements 10 connecting elements 40 arranged, which also an essentially cuboid shape with a has through channel 42 inside.

Durch diese Verbindungselemente sind über in den Fluidkanalelementen angeordnete Öffnungen, beispielsweise Bohrungen, zwei oder mehrere in den Fluidkanalelementen 10 angeordnete Fluidkanäle 12 verbindbar.Through these fasteners are over in the Openings arranged in fluid channel elements, for example Bores, two or more in the fluid channel elements 10 arranged fluid channels 12 connectable.

So werden beispielsweise bei dem in Fig. 1 und 2 links dargestellten Verbindungselement 40 die beiden der Pneumatikversorgung dienenden Fluidkanalelemente 10 miteinander verbunden, wohingegen bei dem in Fig. 1 und 2 rechts dargestellten Verbindungselement 40 drei, jeweils eine Hydraulikflüssigkeit führende Fluidkanäle 12 miteinander verbunden werden.For example, the left in Fig. 1 and 2 connecting element 40 shown the two of the Fluid channel elements 10 serving pneumatic supply connected to one another, whereas in the case of FIG and 2 connecting element 40 shown on the right, three, fluid channels each carrying a hydraulic fluid 12 are interconnected.

Sowohl die Fluidkanalelemente 10 als auch die Verbindungselemente 40 können beispielsweise aus einem Strangpreßprofil am "laufenden Meter" hergestellt werden. Sie müssen für vorgegebene Fluidverteilervorrichtungen nur abgelängt und aneinander montiert werden. Dies ermöglicht bei optimaler Lagerhaltung und einfacher Montage einen sehr kompakten Aufbau der Fluidverteilervorrichtung.Both the fluid channel elements 10 and the connecting elements 40 can, for example, from a Extruded profile produced on the "running meter" become. You have to use predefined fluid distribution devices just cut to length and assembled together become. This enables optimal storage and simple assembly a very compact structure of the Fluid distribution device.

Durch die Verbindungselemente 40 werden die einzelnen Fluidkanalelemente 10 beispielsweise durch nur schematisch dargestellte Schraubverbindung 43 miteinander verbunden. Dabei genügt es, wie es in Figur 1 und 2 dargestellt ist, jeweils nur die äußersten Fluidkanalelemente 10 miteinander zu verbinden, da die zwischen diesen liegenden Fluidkanalelemente 10 durch Klemmung aneinander gehalten werden. Es versteht sich, daß die Fluidkanalelemente auch auf andere Art und Weise miteinander verbunden werden können, beispielsweise durch Klebeverbindungen, durch Steckverbindungen oder dgl..Through the connecting elements 40, the individual Fluid channel elements 10, for example, only schematically screw connection 43 shown with each other connected. It is sufficient, as in Figures 1 and 2 is shown, only the outermost fluid channel elements 10 to connect with each other, since the between this lying fluid channel elements 10 by clamping held together. It is understood that the Fluid channel elements in a different way can be connected to each other, for example through adhesive connections, through plug connections or Like ..

Wie aus Fig. 1 und 2 ferner hervorgeht, können einzelne Fluidkanalelemente 10 an ihren Stirnseiten durch Blindflansche 50 verschlossen sein, wodurch eine Umlenkung des in dem Fluidkanal 12 des entsprechenden Fluidkanalelements 10 strömenden Fluids möglich ist.As can also be seen from FIGS. 1 and 2, individual fluid channel elements 10 on their end faces be closed by blind flanges 50, whereby a Redirection of the corresponding in the fluid channel 12 Fluid channel element 10 flowing fluid is possible.

Ferner können an den Stirnseiten auch an sich bekannte Anschlußelemente vorgesehen sein.Also known per se can also be on the end faces Connection elements may be provided.

Wie ferner in Fig. 1 dargestellt ist, sind die Aktoren, die Sensoren sowie die Verbindungselemente 40 in einem vorgegebenen Rastermaß angeordnet, welches durch die mit 70 bezeichneten Striche am unteren Rand der Fig. 1 angedeutet ist.As further shown in Fig. 1, the Actuators, the sensors and the connecting elements 40 arranged in a predetermined grid dimension, which through the lines marked 70 at the bottom 1 is indicated.

Dabei können die Fluidkanalelemente 12 an ihren, nicht der Befestigung aneinander dienenden Außenflächen beispielsweise bereits in diesem Rastermaß angekörnt sein, so daß die für die Verbindungselemente 40 oder die Aktoren und Sensoren zu setzenden Bohrungen auf einfachste Weise hergestellt werden können. Hierdurch wird nicht nur eine sehr schnelle Herstellung der Fluidverteilervorrichtung ermöglicht, sondern insbesondere auch ein hinsichtlich der Kompaktheit optimierter Aufbau und eine besonders vielseitige Verwendbarkeit der Fluikanalelemente 10.In this case, the fluid channel elements 12 can not the attachment to the outer surfaces serving each other for example already marked in this grid dimension be so that the for the connecting elements 40 or the actuators and sensors to be drilled easiest way can be made. Hereby will not only be a very quick manufacture of the Fluid distribution device allows, but in particular also one in terms of compactness optimized structure and a particularly versatile Usability of the fluoro-channel elements 10.

Die Fluidkanalelemente 10 können aus den unterschiedlichsten Werkstoffen bestehen, beispielsweise aus Stahl, aus Aluminium, Kupfer oder auch aus Kunststoff.The fluid channel elements 10 can be of the most varied Materials consist of, for example Steel, aluminum, copper or plastic.

Hierdurch wird eine kompakte Einheit von aus unterschiedlichen Werkstoffen bestehenden Fluidkanalelementen ermöglicht, welche bei kompaktem Aufbau und einfacher Herstellung gezielt auf die in den Fluidkanälen 12 strömenden Fluide anpaßbar ist.This makes a compact unit from different Existing fluid channel elements enables which with a compact structure and easier manufacture aimed at those in the Fluid channels 12 flowing fluids is adaptable.

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Fluidverteilervorrichtung umfassend wenigstens zwei getrennt voneinander mit Fluid beaufschlagbare Fluidkanäle (12), an denen mit dem Innern der Fluidkanäle (12) in Verbindung stehende Aktoren (20), Sensoren (30) und Verbindungselemente (40) befestigbar sind, durch welche wenigstens ein Teil der Fluidkanäle (12) miteinander fluidisch verbindbar sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fluidkanäle (12) in jeweils einem Fluidkanalelement (10) angeordnet sind, deren Außenflächen so gestaltet sind, daß mehrere Fluidkanalelemente (10) direkt aneinander befestigbar sind, wobei an wenigstens einer nicht der Befestigung der Fluidkanalelemente (10) aneinander dienenden Außenfläche das wenigstens eine Verbindungselement (40) und die Aktoren (20) und die Sensoren (30) befestigbar sind.Fluid distribution device comprising at least two separated from each other with fluid actable fluid channels (12) on which with the interior of the fluid channels (12) in connection standing actuators (20), sensors (30) and Connecting elements (40) can be fastened by which at least part of the fluid channels (12) are fluidly connectable, thereby characterized in that the fluid channels (12) in one fluid channel element (10) each are whose outer surfaces are designed so that several fluid channel elements (10) directly are attachable to each other, with at least one not the attachment of the fluid channel elements (10) adjacent outer surface the at least one connecting element (40) and the actuators (20) and the sensors (30) are attachable. Fluidverteilervorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Verbindungselemente (40), die Aktoren (20) und die Sensoren (30) in einem vorgebbaren Rastermaß (70) an den Fluidkanalelementen befestigbar sind.Fluid distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting elements (40), the actuators (20) and the sensors (30) in a predeterminable grid dimension (70) to the Fluid channel elements are attachable. Fluidverteilervorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Verbindungselemente (40) gleichzeitig auch der Befestigung der Fluidkanalelemente (10) aneinander dienen.Fluid distribution device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connecting elements (40) also the fastening serve the fluid channel elements (10) to each other. Fluidverteilervorrichtung nach einem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fluidkanalelemente (10) und die Verbindungselemente (40) eine im wesentlichen hohlquaderförmige Gestalt aufweisen.Fluid distribution device according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized, that the fluid channel elements (10) and the Connection elements (40) essentially have a hollow cuboid shape. Fluidverteilervorrichtung nach einem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fluidkanalelemente (10) und die Verbindungselemente (40) Strangpreßprofile sind.Fluid distribution device according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized, that the fluid channel elements (10) and the Connecting elements (40) are extruded profiles. Fluidverteilervorrichtung nach einem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fluidkanalelemente und die Verbindungselemente aus einem oder mehreren der folgenden Werkstoffe besteht: Metall, Metallegierung, vorzugsweise Aluminium, Kupfer, Kunststoff.Fluid distribution device according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized, that the fluid channel elements and the connecting elements one or more of the following Materials are: metal, metal alloy, preferably aluminum, copper, plastic. Fluidverteilervorrichtung nach einem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß Blindflansche (50) und Anschlußelemente vorgesehen sind, durch welche die Fluidkanalelemente (10) stirnseitig verschließbar sind.Fluid distribution device according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized, that blind flanges (50) and connection elements are provided, through which the fluid channel elements (10) can be closed at the end.
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