EP3636879A1 - Vacuum pump - Google Patents

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EP3636879A1
EP3636879A1 EP19210270.5A EP19210270A EP3636879A1 EP 3636879 A1 EP3636879 A1 EP 3636879A1 EP 19210270 A EP19210270 A EP 19210270A EP 3636879 A1 EP3636879 A1 EP 3636879A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01C—ROTARY-PISTON OR OSCILLATING-PISTON MACHINES OR ENGINES
    • F01C21/00—Component parts, details or accessories not provided for in groups F01C1/00 - F01C20/00
    • F01C21/10—Outer members for co-operation with rotary pistons; Casings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C18/00—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
    • F04C18/30—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids having the characteristics covered by two or more of groups F04C18/02, F04C18/08, F04C18/22, F04C18/24, F04C18/48, or having the characteristics covered by one of these groups together with some other type of movement between co-operating members
    • F04C18/34—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids having the characteristics covered by two or more of groups F04C18/02, F04C18/08, F04C18/22, F04C18/24, F04C18/48, or having the characteristics covered by one of these groups together with some other type of movement between co-operating members having the movement defined in group F04C18/08 or F04C18/22 and relative reciprocation between the co-operating members
    • F04C18/344—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids having the characteristics covered by two or more of groups F04C18/02, F04C18/08, F04C18/22, F04C18/24, F04C18/48, or having the characteristics covered by one of these groups together with some other type of movement between co-operating members having the movement defined in group F04C18/08 or F04C18/22 and relative reciprocation between the co-operating members with vanes reciprocating with respect to the inner member
    • F04C18/3441—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids having the characteristics covered by two or more of groups F04C18/02, F04C18/08, F04C18/22, F04C18/24, F04C18/48, or having the characteristics covered by one of these groups together with some other type of movement between co-operating members having the movement defined in group F04C18/08 or F04C18/22 and relative reciprocation between the co-operating members with vanes reciprocating with respect to the inner member the inner and outer member being in contact along one line or continuous surface substantially parallel to the axis of rotation
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C25/00—Adaptations of pumps for special use of pumps for elastic fluids
    • F04C25/02—Adaptations of pumps for special use of pumps for elastic fluids for producing high vacuum
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C2220/00—Application
    • F04C2220/50—Pumps with means for introducing gas under pressure for ballasting
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C2230/00—Manufacture
    • F04C2230/10—Manufacture by removing material
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C2270/00—Control; Monitoring or safety arrangements
    • F04C2270/13—Noise

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  • the present invention relates to a vacuum pump comprising: a pump chamber in which a gas to be pumped can be pumped from an inlet to an outlet by means of a pump body; a first channel, which opens into the pump chamber, for supplying a ballast gas into the pump chamber, and a second channel, which opens into the pump chamber, for supplying a further gas, in particular different from the gas to be conveyed, into the pump chamber.
  • a noise damping device is provided, through which air with atmospheric pressure is led to the pump chamber of the pump via a channel which contains a constriction, in particular a nozzle, for regulating the volume flow.
  • Another channel also carries air or gas as gas ballast, e.g. to increase the water vapor capacity, in the pump room.
  • the pump according to the invention operates quieter in certain operating states. This is explained by the fact that the ballast gas can escape through the second channel if the pressure of the ballast gas is too high. This prevents an undesirable overpressure in the pump room.
  • the channels have a common channel section. This further simplifies production, since further drilling operations can be saved.
  • the common channel section can comprise, for example, an outlet channel section which is arranged, for example, transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to at least one of its own channel section of one of the channels and / or to another section of the common channel section, in particular a longer section or a main section.
  • the mouth channel section can be defined, for example, by a bore, in particular the other section of the common channel section being defined by a bore running transversely to this bore.
  • the mouth channel section can generally run, for example, at least substantially parallel to an axis of rotation of the pump body.
  • a separate channel section of at least one of the channels and the common channel section each run at least partially at least substantially in one plane.
  • both channels can have their own channel section, in particular with their own channel sections at least partially running at least essentially in one plane.
  • Both the own channel sections and the common channel section preferably run at least partially at least essentially in one plane.
  • the channel sections in each of the combinations shown, in particular, at least insofar as they are defined in a common component, run completely in one plane.
  • At least one channel section in particular at least one dedicated channel section and / or a common channel section, can preferably run transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to a rotor axis of the pump body. This represents a particularly space-saving solution in terms of installation space.
  • first channel and / or the second channel can be defined at least in sections by a bore.
  • a separate channel section of one of the channels is defined by a bore.
  • the common channel section can also be at least partially defined by this bore. This can further simplify production.
  • the first channel can preferably be defined by the bore which defines the common channel section.
  • a separate channel section of the other channel can, for example, open into the bore, in particular the one that defines the common channel section.
  • the own channel section of the other channel itself can be defined by a bore which runs, for example, transverse to the bore of the common channel section.
  • the common mouth can be defined in a structural component, a housing component, a component which carries a bearing element for the pump body, and / or in a component which axially and / or radially delimits the pump chamber with respect to an axis of rotation of the pump body.
  • the component in which the mouth is defined can also meet several or all of these characteristics.
  • the component can be a so-called bearing plate.
  • At least one channel section defines in a structural component, a housing component, a component that carries a bearing element for the pump body, and / or in a component that axially and / or radially delimits the pump chamber with respect to an axis of rotation of the pump body is.
  • a separate channel section of the first channel, a separate channel section of the second channel and / or a common channel section can be defined in the component.
  • At least one of the channels in particular in or on its own channel section, can have a valve for controlling the gas inlet into the channel.
  • a gas ballast valve can be provided for the first channel.
  • the second channel can preferably be provided for admitting the additional gas for the purpose of noise reduction.
  • the further gas can be, for example, air, in particular ambient air and / or atmospheric pressure.
  • At least one of the channels, in particular of the second channel has a constriction and / or a nozzle on or in its own channel section.
  • the vacuum pump can be, for example, a rotary displacement vacuum pump.
  • the vacuum pump is particularly preferably a rotary vane vacuum pump, preferably an oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pump.
  • the pump body can be formed by a rotor shaft and in particular at least one rotary slide valve.
  • the vacuum pump can be single-stage or multi-stage, for example two-stage.
  • ballast gas can be provided as ballast gas.
  • additional gas generally referred to here as ballast gas, as entraining gas, purge gas or sealing gas.
  • ballast gas in the form of an inert barrier gas is introduced into the pump chamber in order to protect sensitive components of the vacuum pump.
  • the ballast gas can also be used for cooling, for example when the vacuum pump heats up due to a shift in the operating point.
  • trailing gas is introduced in order to be able to pump particularly light gases such as hydrogen or helium better.
  • Towing gas can also be used to prevent unwanted accumulations, e.g.
  • ballast gas can be introduced as the purge gas in order to prevent condensation of, in particular corrosive, gases in the pump chamber.
  • nitrogen can be used as ballast gas for this application.
  • Passive addition for example to an ignitable gas concentration to avoid, which can result from a compression of the medium during the pumping process in different places in the pump system.
  • the pumped medium is changed to a more harmless type in the case of an “active addition”, it being possible, for example, to add and remove corrosive or otherwise harmful components of the pumped medium by adding suitable reactants or catalysts.
  • the supply of ballast gas into the pump chamber is controlled, for example, by a valve, the inlet opening of which is connected to a ballast gas container by means of a connecting hose and the outlet opening of which is connected to the pump chamber.
  • the common mouth is preferably arranged in a region of the pump chamber in which there is a higher pressure during operation than at the inlet.
  • the common mouth can be arranged in a region of the pump chamber with a pressure between 50 and 300 mbar during operation.
  • the invention also relates to a system comprising a vacuum pump of the type described above, a ballast gas supply device being connected to the first channel and an air inlet being provided or connected to the second channel.
  • a vacuum pump of the type described above a ballast gas supply device being connected to the first channel and an air inlet being provided or connected to the second channel.
  • This system is disclosed here, for example, for later use. It goes without saying that the system can advantageously be developed further in the sense of the features and embodiments described here with regard to the vacuum pump.
  • FIG. 1 A vacuum pump 10 is shown in a side view.
  • the vacuum pump 10 is designed as a rotary vane vacuum pump and is designed to move a gas to be pumped from an inlet 12 to an in Fig. 1 to promote outlet not shown.
  • the vacuum pump 10 comprises a housing component 14 in which the pump-active components of the pump are accommodated.
  • Fig. 2 shows a sectional view of the vacuum pump 10 with a sectional plane in the region of the inlet 12.
  • a rotor shaft 16 with rotatably mounted slide valves 18 which are provided for rotation in a pump chamber 20 and which, when the rotor shaft 16 rotates, convey the gas to be conveyed from the inlet 12 to an outlet 22.
  • the section of the rotor shaft 16 arranged in the pump chamber 20 forms, together with the rotary valves 18, a pump body of the pump 10.
  • FIG. 3 The vacuum pump 10 is shown in a sectional view, the sectional plane in FIG Fig. 1 is indicated by the line AA.
  • the rotor shaft 16 is visible, as it is mounted in the housing component 14.
  • the sectional plane runs through a wall 21 of the housing component 14 that axially delimits the pump chamber 20, for which reason the pump chamber 20 is not visible here.
  • the rotor shaft 16 is mounted on this wall 21 by means of a bearing element 23, here a plain bearing.
  • the vacuum pump 10 comprises a gas ballast valve 24, which is provided for connection to a ballast gas supply device (not shown), for example a ballast gas container.
  • the vacuum pump 10 comprises a connection 26 for admitting air, preferably for the purpose of noise reduction. Both the ballast gas and the air for noise reduction are supplied to the pump chamber 20.
  • a first and a second channel are provided, namely in each case from the gas ballast valve 24 or from the connection 26 to the pump chamber 20.
  • the channels have a common opening 28 into the pump chamber 20.
  • the first channel runs from the gas ballast valve 24 to the mouth 28 and comprises its own channel section 30 and a common channel section 32.
  • the second channel runs from the connection 26 to the mouth 28 and comprises its own channel section 34 and the common channel section 32.
  • all the channel sections are designed as bores which are introduced into the housing component 14 or into the wall 21 which axially delimits the pump chamber 20.
  • the own channel section 30 of the first channel and the common channel section 32 are hereby formed in the same bore, a first longitudinal section of the bore forming the channel section 30 and a second longitudinal section of the bore forming the channel section 32.
  • the own channel section 34 of the second channel is designed as a further bore which runs transversely to the first bore and opens into it.
  • the two bores lie in a plane that runs perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the rotor shaft 16.
  • the Fig. 4 shows a further sectional view of the vacuum pump 10 of FIG Fig. 1 , the cutting plane along an in Fig. 1 indicated line BB runs.
  • a cross section of the common channel section 32 and the common mouth 28 visible in the pump chamber 20.
  • the mouth 28 is connected to the common channel section 32 via a mouth channel section 36, which is also designed as a bore.
  • the mouth channel section 36 runs transversely to the common channel section 32 and here in particular parallel to the rotor shaft 16.
  • the wall 21 axially delimiting the pump chamber 20 is formed in one piece with the housing component 14.
  • a separate version would also be possible.
  • the common mouth 28 and the own and common channel sections 30, 32, 34 are consequently defined in a component which axially delimits the pump chamber 20, namely in the housing component 14.
  • a position of the mouth would also be radial Arrangement conceivable, in particular in the cylinder wall of the housing part 14 which radially delimits the pump chamber 20.
  • the position and shape of the channel sections 32 and 36 and the mouth 28 could be different than shown.
  • the mouth would then not run parallel to the axis of rotation and / or not axially to the channel section 36, but in particular at right angles to the axis of rotation and / or at a suitable angle to the channel section 36.
  • the solution shown ultimately integrates the ducting and spraying of the noise damping into the gas ballast duct (or vice versa). This means that fewer holes have to be drilled on the pump. The pump becomes more compact and less expensive to manufacture. In contrast to other pumps of similar construction, which have a higher noise level when the gas ballast is open, the noise level can even decrease in the described invention when the gas ballast is open.
  • the pump 10 shown in the figures can also include further channel sections, for example for similar or other purposes, which can be formed, for example, in the housing component 14 and / or other housing components.
  • the pump 10 on which the drawings are based has further channel sections which are hidden in the figures for the sake of clarity.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vakuumpumpe umfassend: einen Pumpraum, in dem mittels eines Pumpkörpers ein zu förderndes Gas von einem Einlass zu einem Auslass förderbar ist; einen ersten Kanal, der in den Pumpraum mündet, zum Zuführen eines Ballastgases in den Pumpraum; einen zweiten Kanal, der in den Pumpraum mündet, zum Zuführen eines weiteren Gases in den Pumpraum, wobei die Kanäle eine gemeinsame Mündung in den Pumpraum aufweisen.The invention relates to a vacuum pump comprising: a pump chamber in which a gas to be pumped can be pumped from an inlet to an outlet by means of a pump body; a first channel, which opens into the pump chamber, for supplying a ballast gas into the pump chamber; a second channel, which opens into the pump chamber, for supplying a further gas into the pump chamber, the channels having a common mouth into the pump chamber.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vakuumpumpe umfassend: einen Pumpraum, in dem mittels eines Pumpkörpers ein zu förderndes Gas von einem Einlass zu einem Auslass förderbar ist; einen ersten Kanal, der in den Pumpraum mündet, zum Zuführen eines Ballastgases in den Pumpraum, und einen zweiten Kanal, der in den Pumpraum mündet, zum Zuführen eines weiteren, insbesondere vom zu fördernden Gas verschiedenen, Gases in den Pumpraum.The present invention relates to a vacuum pump comprising: a pump chamber in which a gas to be pumped can be pumped from an inlet to an outlet by means of a pump body; a first channel, which opens into the pump chamber, for supplying a ballast gas into the pump chamber, and a second channel, which opens into the pump chamber, for supplying a further gas, in particular different from the gas to be conveyed, into the pump chamber.

Bei gängigen, insbesondere einstufigen, Drehschieberpumpen ist eine Geräuschdämpfungseinrichtung vorgesehen, durch die Luft mit atmosphärischem Druck über einen Kanal, der eine Verengung, insbesondere eine Düse, zur Volumenstromregulierung enthält, zum Pumpraum der Pumpe geführt wird. Ein weiterer Kanal führt ebenfalls Luft oder Gas als Gasballast, z.B. zur Erhöhung der Wasserdampfkapazität, in den Pumpraum.In current, in particular single-stage, rotary vane pumps, a noise damping device is provided, through which air with atmospheric pressure is led to the pump chamber of the pump via a channel which contains a constriction, in particular a nozzle, for regulating the volume flow. Another channel also carries air or gas as gas ballast, e.g. to increase the water vapor capacity, in the pump room.

Es ist eine Aufgabe der Erfindung, die Herstellung einer Vakuumpumpe der eingangs genannten Art zu vereinfachen.It is an object of the invention to simplify the manufacture of a vacuum pump of the type mentioned at the outset.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Vakuumpumpe mit den Merkmalen nach Anspruch 1 gelöst, und insbesondere dadurch, dass die Kanäle eine gemeinsame Mündung in den Pumpraum aufweisen.This object is achieved by a vacuum pump with the features of claim 1, and in particular in that the channels have a common mouth in the pump chamber.

Es muss somit nur eine Mündung hergestellt werden, wodurch sich Bohrungsvorgänge einsparen lassen. Die Herstellung wird hierdurch vereinfacht und kostengünstiger.This means that only one mouth has to be made, which saves drilling operations. This simplifies production and makes it more cost-effective.

Außerdem hat sich überraschenderweise gezeigt, dass die erfindungsgemäße Pumpe in bestimmten Betriebszuständen leiser arbeitet. Dies wird dadurch erklärt, dass das Ballastgas durch den zweiten Kanal entweichen kann, wenn der Druck des Ballastgases zu groß ist. So wird ein unerwünschter Überdruck im Pumpraum verhindert.In addition, it has surprisingly been found that the pump according to the invention operates quieter in certain operating states. This is explained by the fact that the ballast gas can escape through the second channel if the pressure of the ballast gas is too high. This prevents an undesirable overpressure in the pump room.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass die Kanäle einen gemeinsamen Kanalabschnitt aufweisen. Hierdurch wird die Herstellung weiter vereinfacht, da weitere Bohrungsvorgänge eingespart werden können.According to one embodiment it is provided that the channels have a common channel section. This further simplifies production, since further drilling operations can be saved.

Der gemeinsame Kanalabschnitt kann beispielsweise einen Mündungskanalabschnitt umfassen, der beispielsweise quer, insbesondere senkrecht, zu wenigstens einem eigenen Kanalabschnitt eines der Kanäle und/oder zu einem anderen Abschnitt des gemeinsamen Kanalabschnitts, insbesondere einem längeren Abschnitt oder einem Hauptabschnitt, angeordnet ist. Der Mündungskanalabschnitt kann zum Beispiel durch eine Bohrung definiert sein, wobei insbesondere der andere Abschnitt des gemeinsamen Kanalabschnitts durch eine zu dieser Bohrung quer verlaufende Bohrung definiert ist. Der Mündungskanalabschnitt kann generell beispielsweise zumindest im Wesentlichen parallel zu einer Rotationsachse des Pumpkörpers verlaufen.The common channel section can comprise, for example, an outlet channel section which is arranged, for example, transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to at least one of its own channel section of one of the channels and / or to another section of the common channel section, in particular a longer section or a main section. The mouth channel section can be defined, for example, by a bore, in particular the other section of the common channel section being defined by a bore running transversely to this bore. The mouth channel section can generally run, for example, at least substantially parallel to an axis of rotation of the pump body.

Bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform mit besonders einfacher Herstellung ist vorgesehen, dass ein eigener Kanalabschnitt wenigstens eines der Kanäle und der gemeinsame Kanalabschnitt jeweils zumindest teilweise zumindest im Wesentlichen in einer Ebene verlaufen. Generell können beide Kanäle einen eigenen Kanalabschnitt aufweisen, insbesondere wobei die eigenen Kanalabschnitte zumindest teilweise zumindest im Wesentlichen in einer Ebene verlaufen. Bevorzugt verlaufen sowohl die eigenen Kanalabschnitte als auch der gemeinsame Kanalabschnitt zumindest teilweise zumindest im Wesentlichen in einer Ebene. Generell bevorzugt können die Kanalabschnitte bei jeder der dargestellten Kombinationen, insbesondere zumindest soweit sie in einem gemeinsamen Bauteil definiert sind, vollständig in einer Ebene verlaufen.In a further embodiment with a particularly simple manufacture, it is provided that a separate channel section of at least one of the channels and the common channel section each run at least partially at least substantially in one plane. In general, both channels can have their own channel section, in particular with their own channel sections at least partially running at least essentially in one plane. Both the own channel sections and the common channel section preferably run at least partially at least essentially in one plane. In general, the channel sections in each of the combinations shown, in particular, at least insofar as they are defined in a common component, run completely in one plane.

Bevorzugt kann wenigstens ein Kanalabschnitt, insbesondere wenigstens ein eigener Kanalabschnitt und/oder ein gemeinsamer Kanalabschnitt, quer, insbesondere senkrecht, zu einer Rotorachse des Pumpkörpers verlaufen. Dies stellt eine in Bezug auf den Bauraum besonders platzsparende Lösung dar.At least one channel section, in particular at least one dedicated channel section and / or a common channel section, can preferably run transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to a rotor axis of the pump body. This represents a particularly space-saving solution in terms of installation space.

Grundsätzlich kann der erste Kanal und/oder der zweite Kanal zumindest abschnittsweise durch eine Bohrung definiert sein.In principle, the first channel and / or the second channel can be defined at least in sections by a bore.

Bei einer Weiterbildung ist ein eigener Kanalabschnitt eines der Kanäle durch eine Bohrung definiert. Dabei kann insbesondere der gemeinsame Kanalabschnitt zumindest teilweise ebenfalls durch diese Bohrung definiert sein. Hierdurch kann die Herstellung weiter vereinfacht werden. Vorzugsweise kann der erste Kanal durch die Bohrung definiert sein, die den gemeinsamen Kanalabschnitt definiert.In a further development, a separate channel section of one of the channels is defined by a bore. In particular, the common channel section can also be at least partially defined by this bore. This can further simplify production. The first channel can preferably be defined by the bore which defines the common channel section.

Ein eigener Kanalabschnitt des anderen Kanals kann beispielsweise in die Bohrung münden, insbesondere in diejenige, die den gemeinsamen Kanalabschnitt definiert. Dabei oder grundsätzlich, d.h. unabhängig von der vorstehenden Ausführungsform, kann der eigene Kanalabschnitt des anderen Kanals selbst durch eine Bohrung definiert sein, die beispielsweise quer zur Bohrung des gemeinsamen Kanalabschnitts verläuft.A separate channel section of the other channel can, for example, open into the bore, in particular the one that defines the common channel section. In doing so or in principle, i.e. independent of the above embodiment, the own channel section of the other channel itself can be defined by a bore which runs, for example, transverse to the bore of the common channel section.

Die gemeinsame Mündung kann gemäß einem vorteilhaften Beispiel in einem Strukturbauteil, einem Gehäusebauteil, einem Bauteil, welches ein Lagerelement für den Pumpkörper trägt, und/oder in einem den Pumpraum in Bezug auf eine Rotationsachse des Pumpkörpers axial und/oder radial begrenzenden Bauteil definiert sein. Grundsätzlich kann das Bauteil, in dem die Mündung definiert ist, auch mehrere oder alle diese Merkmale erfüllen. Z.B. kann das Bauteil ein sogenannter Lagerschild sein.According to an advantageous example, the common mouth can be defined in a structural component, a housing component, a component which carries a bearing element for the pump body, and / or in a component which axially and / or radially delimits the pump chamber with respect to an axis of rotation of the pump body. Basically, the component in which the mouth is defined can also meet several or all of these characteristics. For example, the component can be a so-called bearing plate.

Bei einigen Ausführungsformen ist vorgesehen, dass wenigstens ein Kanalabschnitt in einem Strukturbauteil, einem Gehäusebauteil, einem Bauteil, welches ein Lagerelement für den Pumpkörper trägt, und/oder in einem den Pumpraum in Bezug auf eine Rotationsachse des Pumpkörpers axial und/oder radial begrenzenden Bauteil definiert ist. In dem Bauteil kann insbesondere ein eigener Kanalabschnitt des ersten Kanals, ein eigener Kanalabschnitt des zweiten Kanals und/oder ein gemeinsamer Kanalabschnitt definiert sein.In some embodiments, it is provided that at least one channel section defines in a structural component, a housing component, a component that carries a bearing element for the pump body, and / or in a component that axially and / or radially delimits the pump chamber with respect to an axis of rotation of the pump body is. In particular, a separate channel section of the first channel, a separate channel section of the second channel and / or a common channel section can be defined in the component.

Grundsätzlich kann es vorteilhaft sein, wenn eigene Kanalabschnitte der beiden Kanäle in demselben Bauteil definiert sind. Dies stellt eine fertigungstechnisch einfache Lösung dar. Vorzugsweise kann auch ein gemeinsamer Kanalabschnitt in diesem Bauteil definiert sein. Hierdurch wird der Herstellungsprozess noch weiter vereinfacht.In principle, it can be advantageous if separate channel sections of the two channels are defined in the same component. This represents a simple solution in terms of production technology. Preferably, a common channel section can also be defined in this component. This further simplifies the manufacturing process.

Beispielsweise kann wenigstens einer der Kanäle, insbesondere in oder an einem eigenen Kanalabschnitt, ein Ventil zum Steuern des Gaseinlasses in den Kanal aufweisen. Für den ersten Kanal kann beispielsweise ein Gasballastventil vorgesehen sein.For example, at least one of the channels, in particular in or on its own channel section, can have a valve for controlling the gas inlet into the channel. For example, a gas ballast valve can be provided for the first channel.

Grundsätzlich kann der zweite Kanal bevorzugt zum Einlassen des weiteren Gases zwecks Geräuschdämpfung vorgesehen sein. Das weitere Gas kann beispielsweise Luft sein, insbesondere Umgebungsluft und/oder atmosphärischen Druck aufweisen.In principle, the second channel can preferably be provided for admitting the additional gas for the purpose of noise reduction. The further gas can be, for example, air, in particular ambient air and / or atmospheric pressure.

Gemäß einer Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass am oder im eigenen Kanalabschnitt zumindest eines der Kanäle, insbesondere des zweiten Kanals, eine Verengung und/oder eine Düse vorgesehen ist. Somit kann die Menge des durch den betreffenden, insbesondere zweiten, Kanal zugeführten Gases auf einfache Weise reguliert werden.According to a development, it is provided that at least one of the channels, in particular of the second channel, has a constriction and / or a nozzle on or in its own channel section. Thus, the amount of by relevant, in particular second, channel supplied gas can be regulated in a simple manner.

Bei der Vakuumpumpe kann es sich beispielsweise um eine Rotationsverdrängervakuumpumpe handeln. Besonders bevorzugt ist die Vakuumpumpe eine Drehschiebervakuumpumpe, vorzugsweise eine ölgeschmierte Drehschiebervakuumpumpe. Insbesondere kann der Pumpkörper durch eine Rotorwelle und insbesondere wenigstens einen Drehschieber gebildet sein. Die Vakuumpumpe kann einstufig oder mehrstufig, beispielsweise zweistufig, ausgebildet sein.The vacuum pump can be, for example, a rotary displacement vacuum pump. The vacuum pump is particularly preferably a rotary vane vacuum pump, preferably an oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pump. In particular, the pump body can be formed by a rotor shaft and in particular at least one rotary slide valve. The vacuum pump can be single-stage or multi-stage, for example two-stage.

Als Ballastgas kann zum Beispiel ein Inertgas oder beispielsweise auch Luft vorgesehen sein. Im Betrieb ist es unter bestimmten Umständen erforderlich, zusätzliches Gas, hier allgemein als Ballastgas bezeichnet, als Schleppgas, Spülgas oder Sperrgas in den Pumpraum einzuführen. Beispielsweise wird bei der Förderung von korrosiven Gasen Ballastgas in der Form eines inerten Sperrgases in den Pumpraum eingeführt, um empfindliche Bauteile der Vakuumpumpe zu schützen. Das Ballastgas kann auch zur Kühlung eingesetzt werden, beispielsweise bei einer durch eine Verschiebung des Betriebspunkts erfolgten Erwärmung der Vakuumpumpe. Sogenanntes Schleppgas wird eingeleitet, um besonders leichte Gase wie Wasserstoff oder Helium besser pumpen zu können. Schleppgas kann auch genutzt werden, um unerwünschte Ansammlungen, z.B. Kondensation von flüssigen Stoffen oder Ablagerungen von festen Stoffen innerhalb des Pumpsystems in Richtung eines Auslasses der Vakuumpumpe zu transportieren. Nach dem Abschalten der Vakuumpumpe kann Ballastgas als Spülgas eingebracht werden, um eine Kondensation von, insbesondere korrosiven, Gasen im Pumpraum zu verhindern. Als Ballastgas kommt für diese Anwendung beispielweise Stickstoff infrage.An inert gas or air, for example, can be provided as ballast gas. In operation, it is necessary under certain circumstances to introduce additional gas, generally referred to here as ballast gas, as entraining gas, purge gas or sealing gas into the pump chamber. For example, when conveying corrosive gases, ballast gas in the form of an inert barrier gas is introduced into the pump chamber in order to protect sensitive components of the vacuum pump. The ballast gas can also be used for cooling, for example when the vacuum pump heats up due to a shift in the operating point. So-called trailing gas is introduced in order to be able to pump particularly light gases such as hydrogen or helium better. Towing gas can also be used to prevent unwanted accumulations, e.g. To transport condensation of liquid substances or deposits of solid substances within the pump system in the direction of an outlet of the vacuum pump. After the vacuum pump has been switched off, ballast gas can be introduced as the purge gas in order to prevent condensation of, in particular corrosive, gases in the pump chamber. For example, nitrogen can be used as ballast gas for this application.

Weitere Anwendungsbereiche betreffen die Verdünnung eines gepumpten gasförmigen Mediums ("Passivbeigabe"), um beispielsweise eine zündfähige Gaskonzentration zu vermeiden, die durch eine Kompression des Mediums während des Pumpvorgangs in verschiedenen Stellen im Pumpsystem entstehen kann. Dagegen wird das gepumpte Medium bei einer "Aktivbeigabe" zu einer unschädlicheren Art verändert, wobei beispielsweise durch Beigabe von geeigneten Reaktionspartnern bzw. Katalysatoren korrosive oder auf eine andere Art schädliche Bestandteile des gepumpten Mediums ausgefällt und entfernt werden können.Further areas of application relate to the dilution of a pumped gaseous medium (“passive addition”), for example to an ignitable gas concentration to avoid, which can result from a compression of the medium during the pumping process in different places in the pump system. In contrast, the pumped medium is changed to a more harmless type in the case of an “active addition”, it being possible, for example, to add and remove corrosive or otherwise harmful components of the pumped medium by adding suitable reactants or catalysts.

Die Zufuhr von Ballastgas in den Pumpraum wird beispielsweise durch ein Ventil gesteuert, dessen Einlassöffnung mittels eines Verbindungsschlauches mit einem Ballastgasbehälter verbunden ist und dessen Auslassöffnung mit dem Pumpraum in Verbindung steht.The supply of ballast gas into the pump chamber is controlled, for example, by a valve, the inlet opening of which is connected to a ballast gas container by means of a connecting hose and the outlet opening of which is connected to the pump chamber.

Die gemeinsame Mündung ist bevorzugt in einem Bereich des Pumpraums angeordnet, in dem ein im Betrieb höherer Druck als am Einlass herrscht. Insbesondere kann die gemeinsame Mündung in einem Bereich des Pumpraums mit einem Druck zwischen 50 und 300 mbar im Betrieb angeordnet sein.The common mouth is preferably arranged in a region of the pump chamber in which there is a higher pressure during operation than at the inlet. In particular, the common mouth can be arranged in a region of the pump chamber with a pressure between 50 and 300 mbar during operation.

Die Erfindung betrifft grundsätzlich auch ein System umfassend eine Vakuumpumpe nach vorstehend beschriebener Art, wobei eine Ballastgas-Zuführeinrichtung an den ersten Kanal angeschlossen ist und ein Lufteinlass am zweiten Kanal vorgesehen oder angeschlossen ist. Dieses System wird hier zum Beispiel zum Zwecke einer späteren Beanspruchung offenbart. Es versteht sich, dass das System im Sinne der hier bezüglich der Vakuumpumpe beschriebenen Merkmale und Ausführungsformen vorteilhaft weitergebildet werden kann.In principle, the invention also relates to a system comprising a vacuum pump of the type described above, a ballast gas supply device being connected to the first channel and an air inlet being provided or connected to the second channel. This system is disclosed here, for example, for later use. It goes without saying that the system can advantageously be developed further in the sense of the features and embodiments described here with regard to the vacuum pump.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend lediglich beispielhaft anhand der schematischen Zeichnung erläutert.

Fig. 1
zeigt eine beispielhafte Vakuumpumpe.
Fig. 2
zeigt die Vakuumpumpe der Fig. 1 in einer Schnittansicht.
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zeigt die Vakuumpumpe der Fig. 1 in einer weiteren Schnittansicht.
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zeigt die Vakuumpumpe der Fig. 1 in einer weiteren Schnittansicht.
The invention is explained below by way of example only with reference to the schematic drawing.
Fig. 1
shows an exemplary vacuum pump.
Fig. 2
shows the vacuum pump of the Fig. 1 in a sectional view.
Fig. 3
shows the vacuum pump of the Fig. 1 in another sectional view.
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shows the vacuum pump of the Fig. 1 in another sectional view.

In Fig. 1 ist eine Vakuumpumpe 10 in einer Seitenansicht gezeigt. Die Vakuumpumpe 10 ist als Drehschiebervakuumpumpe ausgebildet und ist dazu eingerichtet, ein zu förderndes Gas von einem Einlass 12 zu einem in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellten Auslass zu fördern.In Fig. 1 A vacuum pump 10 is shown in a side view. The vacuum pump 10 is designed as a rotary vane vacuum pump and is designed to move a gas to be pumped from an inlet 12 to an in Fig. 1 to promote outlet not shown.

Die Vakuumpumpe 10 umfasst ein Gehäusebauteil 14, in dem die pumpaktiven Komponenten der Pumpe untergebracht sind. Dies ist in Fig. 2 veranschaulicht, die eine Schnittansicht der Vakuumpumpe 10 mit Schnittebene im Bereich des Einlasses 12 zeigt. Im Gehäusebauteil 14 ist insbesondere eine Rotorwelle 16 mit verschieblich an der Rotorwelle 16 gelagerten Drehschiebern 18 angeordnet, die zur Rotation in einem Pumpraum 20 vorgesehen sind und bei Drehung der Rotorwelle 16 das zu fördernde Gas vom Einlass 12 zu einem Auslass 22 fördern. Der im Pumpraum 20 angeordnete Teilabschnitt der Rotorwelle 16 bildet zusammen mit den Drehschiebern 18 einen Pumpkörper der Pumpe 10.The vacuum pump 10 comprises a housing component 14 in which the pump-active components of the pump are accommodated. This is in Fig. 2 which shows a sectional view of the vacuum pump 10 with a sectional plane in the region of the inlet 12. In the housing component 14 there is in particular a rotor shaft 16 with rotatably mounted slide valves 18 which are provided for rotation in a pump chamber 20 and which, when the rotor shaft 16 rotates, convey the gas to be conveyed from the inlet 12 to an outlet 22. The section of the rotor shaft 16 arranged in the pump chamber 20 forms, together with the rotary valves 18, a pump body of the pump 10.

In Fig. 3 ist die Vakuumpumpe 10 in einer Schnittansicht gezeigt, wobei die Schnittebene in Fig. 1 durch die Linie A-A angedeutet ist. Dabei ist insbesondere die Rotorwelle 16 sichtbar, wie sie im Gehäusebauteil 14 gelagert ist. Die Schnittebene verläuft durch eine den Pumpraum 20 axial begrenzende Wand 21 des Gehäusebauteils 14, weshalb der Pumpraum 20 hier nicht sichtbar ist. Die Rotorwelle 16 ist an dieser Wand 21 mittels eines Lagerelements 23, hier ein Gleitlager, gelagert.In Fig. 3 The vacuum pump 10 is shown in a sectional view, the sectional plane in FIG Fig. 1 is indicated by the line AA. In particular, the rotor shaft 16 is visible, as it is mounted in the housing component 14. The sectional plane runs through a wall 21 of the housing component 14 that axially delimits the pump chamber 20, for which reason the pump chamber 20 is not visible here. The rotor shaft 16 is mounted on this wall 21 by means of a bearing element 23, here a plain bearing.

Die Vakuumpumpe 10 umfasst ein Gasballastventil 24, welches zum Anschluss an eine Ballastgas-Zuführeinrichtung (nicht dargestellt), beispielsweise ein Ballastgasbehälter, vorgesehen ist. Außerdem umfasst die Vakuumpumpe 10 einen Anschluss 26 zum Einlassen von Luft, vorzugsweise zwecks Geräuschdämpfung. Sowohl das Ballastgas als auch die Luft zur Geräuschdämpfung werden dem Pumpraum 20 zugeführt.The vacuum pump 10 comprises a gas ballast valve 24, which is provided for connection to a ballast gas supply device (not shown), for example a ballast gas container. In addition, the vacuum pump 10 comprises a connection 26 for admitting air, preferably for the purpose of noise reduction. Both the ballast gas and the air for noise reduction are supplied to the pump chamber 20.

Zu diesem Zweck sind ein erster und ein zweiter Kanal vorgesehen, nämlich jeweils vom Gasballastventil 24 bzw. vom Anschluss 26 zum Pumpraum 20. Die Kanäle weisen eine gemeinsame Mündung 28 in den Pumpraum 20 auf.For this purpose, a first and a second channel are provided, namely in each case from the gas ballast valve 24 or from the connection 26 to the pump chamber 20. The channels have a common opening 28 into the pump chamber 20.

Der erste Kanal verläuft vom Gasballastventil 24 zur Mündung 28 und umfasst einen eigenen Kanalabschnitt 30 und einen gemeinsamen Kanalabschnitt 32. Der zweite Kanal verläuft vom Anschluss 26 zur Mündung 28 und umfasst einen eigenen Kanalabschnitt 34 und den gemeinsamen Kanalabschnitt 32.The first channel runs from the gas ballast valve 24 to the mouth 28 and comprises its own channel section 30 and a common channel section 32. The second channel runs from the connection 26 to the mouth 28 and comprises its own channel section 34 and the common channel section 32.

In dieser Ausführungsform sind alle Kanalabschnitte als Bohrungen ausgebildet, die in das Gehäusebauteil 14 bzw. in die den Pumpraum 20 axial begrenzende Wand 21 eingebracht sind. Der eigene Kanalabschnitt 30 des ersten Kanals und der gemeinsame Kanalabschnitt 32 sind hierdurch dieselbe Bohrung gebildet, wobei ein erster Längsabschnitt der Bohrung den Kanalabschnitt 30 und ein zweiter Längsabschnitt der Bohrung den Kanalabschnitt 32 bildet. Der eigene Kanalabschnitt 34 des zweiten Kanals ist als weitere Bohrung ausgebildet, die quer zur ersten Bohrung verläuft und in diese hineinmündet. Die beiden Bohrungen liegen in diesem Beispiel in einer Ebene, die senkrecht zur Rotationsachse der Rotorwelle 16 verläuft.In this embodiment, all the channel sections are designed as bores which are introduced into the housing component 14 or into the wall 21 which axially delimits the pump chamber 20. The own channel section 30 of the first channel and the common channel section 32 are hereby formed in the same bore, a first longitudinal section of the bore forming the channel section 30 and a second longitudinal section of the bore forming the channel section 32. The own channel section 34 of the second channel is designed as a further bore which runs transversely to the first bore and opens into it. In this example, the two bores lie in a plane that runs perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the rotor shaft 16.

Die Fig. 4 zeigt eine weitere Schnittansicht der Vakuumpumpe 10 der Fig. 1, wobei die Schnittebene entlang einer in Fig. 1 angedeuteten Linie B-B verläuft. Dabei sind insbesondere ein Querschnitt des gemeinsamen Kanalabschnitts 32 und die gemeinsame Mündung 28 in den Pumpraum 20 sichtbar. Die Mündung 28 ist mit dem gemeinsamen Kanalabschnitt 32 über einen Mündungskanalabschnitt 36 verbunden, der ebenfalls als Bohrung ausgebildet ist. Der Mündungskanalabschnitt 36 verläuft quer zum gemeinsamen Kanalabschnitt 32 und hier insbesondere parallel zur Rotorwelle 16.The Fig. 4 shows a further sectional view of the vacuum pump 10 of FIG Fig. 1 , the cutting plane along an in Fig. 1 indicated line BB runs. In particular, there is a cross section of the common channel section 32 and the common mouth 28 visible in the pump chamber 20. The mouth 28 is connected to the common channel section 32 via a mouth channel section 36, which is also designed as a bore. The mouth channel section 36 runs transversely to the common channel section 32 and here in particular parallel to the rotor shaft 16.

Wie es insbesondere aus Fig. 4 hervorgeht, ist die den Pumpraum 20 axial begrenzende Wand 21 einteilig mit dem Gehäusebauteil 14 ausgebildet. Alternativ wäre beispielsweise auch eine separate Ausführung möglich.Like it in particular Fig. 4 is apparent, the wall 21 axially delimiting the pump chamber 20 is formed in one piece with the housing component 14. Alternatively, for example, a separate version would also be possible.

In der gezeigten Ausführungsform sind folglich die gemeinsame Mündung 28 und die eigenen und gemeinsamen Kanalabschnitte 30, 32, 34 in einem Bauteil definiert, welches den Pumpraum 20 axial begrenzt, nämlich im Gehäusebauteil 14. Alternativ oder zusätzlich wäre beispielweise auch eine Position der Mündung in radialer Anordnung denkbar, insbesondere in der den Pumpraum 20 radial begrenzenden Zylinderwand des Gehäuseteils 14. Dabei könnten etwa Lage und Form der Kanalabschnitte 32 und 36 sowie der Mündung 28 anders als gezeigt sein. Die Mündung verliefe dann nicht parallel zur Rotationsachse und/oder nicht axial zum Kanalabschnitt 36, sondern insbesondere rechtwinklig zur Rotationsachse und/oder in einem geeigneten Winkel zum Kanalabschnitt 36.In the embodiment shown, the common mouth 28 and the own and common channel sections 30, 32, 34 are consequently defined in a component which axially delimits the pump chamber 20, namely in the housing component 14. Alternatively or additionally, for example, a position of the mouth would also be radial Arrangement conceivable, in particular in the cylinder wall of the housing part 14 which radially delimits the pump chamber 20. The position and shape of the channel sections 32 and 36 and the mouth 28 could be different than shown. The mouth would then not run parallel to the axis of rotation and / or not axially to the channel section 36, but in particular at right angles to the axis of rotation and / or at a suitable angle to the channel section 36.

Die dargestellte Lösung integriert letztlich die Kanalführung und Bedüsung der Geräuschdämpfung in den Gasballastkanal (oder umgekehrt). Damit sind an der Pumpe weniger Bohrungen vorzusehen. Die Pumpe wird kompakter und günstiger in den Herstellkosten. Im Gegensatz zu anderen Pumpen ähnlicher Bauweise, die bei geöffnetem Gasballast ein höheres Geräuschniveau aufweisen, kann in der beschriebenen Erfindung das Geräuschniveau bei geöffnetem Gasballast sogar sinken.The solution shown ultimately integrates the ducting and spraying of the noise damping into the gas ballast duct (or vice versa). This means that fewer holes have to be drilled on the pump. The pump becomes more compact and less expensive to manufacture. In contrast to other pumps of similar construction, which have a higher noise level when the gas ballast is open, the noise level can even decrease in the described invention when the gas ballast is open.

Grundsätzlich kann die in den Figuren dargestellte Pumpe 10 auch weitere Kanalabschnitte, z.B. für ähnliche oder andere Zwecke, umfassen, die beispielsweise im Gehäusebauteil 14 und/oder anderen Gehäusebauteilen ausgebildet sein können. Insbesondere weist die den Zeichnungen zugrundeliegende Pumpe 10 weitere Kanalabschnitte auf, die in den Figuren der Übersichtlichkeit halber ausgeblendet sind.In principle, the pump 10 shown in the figures can also include further channel sections, for example for similar or other purposes, which can be formed, for example, in the housing component 14 and / or other housing components. In particular, the pump 10 on which the drawings are based has further channel sections which are hidden in the figures for the sake of clarity.

BezugszeichenlisteReference list

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VakuumpumpeVacuum pump
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Einlassinlet
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GehäusebauteilHousing component
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RotorwelleRotor shaft
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DrehschieberRotary valve
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PumpraumPump room
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Wandwall
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AuslassOutlet
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LagerelementBearing element
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GasballastventilGas ballast valve
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Anschlussconnection
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Mündungmuzzle
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eigener Kanalabschnittown channel section
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gemeinsamer Kanalabschnittcommon channel section
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eigener Kanalabschnittown channel section
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MündungskanalabschnittMouth channel section

Claims (15)

Vakuumpumpe (10) umfassend: einen Pumpraum (20), in dem mittels eines Pumpkörpers (16, 18) ein zu förderndes Gas von einem Einlass (12) zu einem Auslass (22) förderbar ist; einen ersten Kanal (30, 32), der in den Pumpraum (20) mündet, zum Zuführen eines Ballastgases in den Pumpraum (20); einen zweiten Kanal (34, 32), der in den Pumpraum (20) mündet, zum Zuführen eines weiteren Gases in den Pumpraum (20); wobei die Kanäle eine gemeinsame Mündung (28) in den Pumpraum (20) aufweisen. Vacuum pump (10) comprising: a pump chamber (20) in which a gas to be pumped can be pumped from an inlet (12) to an outlet (22) by means of a pump body (16, 18); a first channel (30, 32), which opens into the pump chamber (20), for supplying a ballast gas into the pump chamber (20); a second channel (34, 32), which opens into the pump chamber (20), for supplying a further gas into the pump chamber (20); wherein the channels have a common mouth (28) in the pump chamber (20). Vakuumpumpe (10) nach Anspruch 1,
wobei die Kanäle einen gemeinsamen Kanalabschnitt (32) aufweisen.Vacuum pump (10) according to claim 1,
the channels having a common channel section (32). Vakuumpumpe (10) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
wobei ein eigener Kanalabschnitt (30, 34) wenigstens eines der Kanäle und der gemeinsame Kanalabschnitt (32) jeweils zumindest teilweise zumindest im Wesentlichen in einer Ebene verlaufen.Vacuum pump (10) according to claim 1 or 2,
wherein a separate channel section (30, 34) of at least one of the channels and the common channel section (32) each at least partially run at least substantially in one plane. Vakuumpumpe (10) nach wenigstens einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
wobei wenigstens ein Kanalabschnitt (30, 32, 34) quer zu einer Rotationsachse des Pumpkörpers (16) verläuft.Vacuum pump (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
wherein at least one channel section (30, 32, 34) extends transversely to an axis of rotation of the pump body (16). Vakuumpumpe (10) nach wenigstens einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
wobei ein eigener Kanalabschnitt (30) eines der Kanäle durch eine Bohrung definiert ist und der gemeinsame Kanalabschnitt (32) ebenfalls durch diese Bohrung definiert ist.Vacuum pump (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
wherein a separate channel section (30) of one of the channels is defined by a bore and the common channel section (32) is also defined by this bore. Vakuumpumpe (10) nach Anspruch 5,
wobei der erste Kanal (30, 32) durch die Bohrung definiert ist.Vacuum pump (10) according to claim 5,
the first channel (30, 32) being defined by the bore. Vakuumpumpe (10) nach Anspruch 5 oder 6,
wobei ein eigener Kanalabschnitt (34) des anderen Kanals in die Bohrung mündet.Vacuum pump (10) according to claim 5 or 6,
a separate channel section (34) of the other channel opening into the bore. Vakuumpumpe (10) nach wenigstens einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
wobei die gemeinsame Mündung (28) in einem Strukturbauteil (14), einem Gehäusebauteil (14), einem Bauteil (14), welches ein Lagerelement (23) für den Pumpkörper (16, 18) trägt, und/oder in einem den Pumpraum (20) in Bezug auf eine Rotationsachse des Pumpkörpers (16, 18) axial und/oder radial begrenzenden Bauteil (14) definiert ist.Vacuum pump (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
the common mouth (28) in a structural component (14), a housing component (14), a component (14) which carries a bearing element (23) for the pump body (16, 18), and / or in a the pump chamber ( 20) with respect to an axis of rotation of the pump body (16, 18) axially and / or radially delimiting component (14) is defined. Vakuumpumpe (10) nach wenigstens einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
wobei wenigstens ein Kanalabschnitt (30, 32, 34, 36) in einem Strukturbauteil (14), einem Gehäusebauteil (14), einem Bauteil (14), welches ein Lagerelement (23) für den Pumpkörper (16, 18) trägt, und/oder in einem den Pumpraum (20) in Bezug auf eine Rotationsachse des Pumpkörpers (16, 18) axial und/oder radial begrenzenden Bauteil (14) definiert ist.Vacuum pump (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
at least one channel section (30, 32, 34, 36) in a structural component (14), a housing component (14), a component (14) which carries a bearing element (23) for the pump body (16, 18), and / or in a component (14) that defines the pump chamber (20) axially and / or radially with respect to an axis of rotation of the pump body (16, 18). Vakuumpumpe (10) nach wenigstens einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
wobei eigene Kanalabschnitte (30, 34) der beiden Kanäle in demselben Bauteil (14) definiert sind.Vacuum pump (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
wherein separate channel sections (30, 34) of the two channels are defined in the same component (14). Vakuumpumpe (10) nach Anspruch 10,
wobei auch ein gemeinsamer Kanalabschnitt (32) in diesem Bauteil (14) definiert ist.Vacuum pump (10) according to claim 10,
wherein a common channel section (32) is also defined in this component (14). Vakuumpumpe (10) nach wenigstens einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
wobei wenigstens einer der Kanäle ein Ventil zum Steuern des Gaseinlasses in den Kanal aufweist.Vacuum pump (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
wherein at least one of the channels has a valve for controlling gas inlet into the channel. Vakuumpumpe (10) nach wenigstens einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
wobei der zweite Kanal zum Einlassen des weiteren Gases zwecks Geräuschdämpfung vorgesehen ist.Vacuum pump (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
wherein the second channel is provided for admitting the further gas for the purpose of noise reduction. Vakuumpumpe (10) nach wenigstens einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
wobei am oder im eigenen Kanalabschnitt (34) des zweiten Kanals eine Düse vorgesehen ist.Vacuum pump (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
a nozzle being provided on or in its own channel section (34) of the second channel. Vakuumpumpe (10) nach wenigstens einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
wobei die Vakuumpumpe (10) eine Drehschiebervakuumpumpe ist.Vacuum pump (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
wherein the vacuum pump (10) is a rotary vane vacuum pump.
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