GB2161572A - An improved coupling drive unit - Google Patents
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- GB2161572A GB2161572A GB08417782A GB8417782A GB2161572A GB 2161572 A GB2161572 A GB 2161572A GB 08417782 A GB08417782 A GB 08417782A GB 8417782 A GB8417782 A GB 8417782A GB 2161572 A GB2161572 A GB 2161572A
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- 238000010168 coupling process Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 18
- 238000005859 coupling reaction Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 18
- 230000005540 biological transmission Effects 0.000 claims description 6
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 claims description 4
- 238000012423 maintenance Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 231100000331 toxic Toxicity 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000002588 toxic effect Effects 0.000 claims description 2
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16H—GEARING
- F16H21/00—Gearings comprising primarily only links or levers, with or without slides
- F16H21/46—Gearings comprising primarily only links or levers, with or without slides with movements in three dimensions
- F16H21/48—Gearings comprising primarily only links or levers, with or without slides with movements in three dimensions for conveying rotary motions
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Abstract
A coupling unit for transmitting rotary movement from a drive member 1, 4 outside a containment 3 to a driven member 2, 7 within the containment 3. The members 1, 2 are rotatably journalled in a housing 6, 9 with a link bar 10, supported by a gimbal ring 14, extending between diametrically opposed positions on the members 1, 2. A flexible diaphragm 13 which is clamped between first and second parts of the link bar 10 extends across the housing 6, 9 to isolate the driving member 1 from the driven member 2. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
An improved coupling drive unit
The present invention concerns a coupling unit for imparting positive rotary movement between driving and driven members.
When working with dangerous and toxic materials it is necessary to locate such materials in a sealed enclosure such as a glove box. It is frequently required to provide rotating worktools within the enclosure and this can be achieved by positioning a drive unit either inside or outside the enclosure. When the drive unit is located within the enclosure it will become contaminated by the atmosphere within the enclosure and this can create problems for maintenance. When the drive unit is located outside the enclosure it is necessary to provide a seal about the transmission passing through the wall of the enclosure. Problems can arise, especially under dry and dusty conditions, in providing an adequate seal about the transmission.
According to the present invention a coupling unit for imparting rotary movement comprises coaxial driving and driven members rotatably journalled in a housing, a link bar extending between diametrically opposed positions on the members, a gimbal within the housing to support the link bar and a flexible sealing diaphragm extending across the housing to isolate the driving member from the driven member, the diaphragm being clamped between first and second parts of the link bar.
During transmission between the driving and driven members the diaphragm flexes and changes shape but it is not subjected to rotary movement.
The invention will be described further, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing which is a part cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a coupling unit according to the invention.
A coupling unit comprises a driving member 1 and a driven member 2 which are mounted in an opening in a wall 3, such as the wall of a glove box. The driving member 1, having an input drive shaft 4, is journalled by bearings 5 for rotation in a housing 6 and likewise the driven member 2, having an output drive shaft 7, is journalled by bearings 8 for rotation in a housing 9. The driving and driven members are connected by a link bar 10 which locates across a diameter, that is the end of the link bar at the driving member 1 is diametrically opposed to the end of the link bar at the driven member 2. Each end of the link bar terminates in a ball or sphere 11 which is located in a socket 1 2 in the respective driving and driven members. Rotation of the driving or driven member results in rotation of the other member due to the link bar 10 acting as a crank.
The link bar 10 is formed in two parts such that a flexible diaphragm 1 3 can be clamped therebetween with the periphery of the diaphragm being clamped between the housings 6 and 9. Normally, rotation of the driving and driven members causes the link bar 10 to rotate about its longitudinal axis. This rotation of the link bar is prevented by use of a gimbal support 14. As a result the diaphragm flexes or undulates during operation of the coupling unit and is not itself subjected to rotary movement.
1. A coupling unit for imparting rotary movement comprising coaxial driving and driven members rotatably journalled in a housing, a link bar extending between diametrically opposed positions on the members, a gimbal within the housing to support the link bar and a flexible sealing diaphragm extending across the housing to isolate the driving member from the driven member, the diaphragm being clamped between first and second parts of the link bar.
2. A coupling unit for imparting rotary movement substantially as herein described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
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Claims (2)
1. A coupling unit for imparting rotary movement comprising coaxial driving and driven members rotatably journalled in a housing, a link bar extending between diametrically opposed positions on the members, a gimbal within the housing to support the link bar and a flexible sealing diaphragm extending across the housing to isolate the driving member from the driven member, the diaphragm being clamped between first and second parts of the link bar.
2. A coupling unit for imparting rotary movement substantially as herein described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
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GB08417782A GB2161572B (en) | 1984-07-12 | 1984-07-12 | An improved coupling drive unit |
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GB08417782A GB2161572B (en) | 1984-07-12 | 1984-07-12 | An improved coupling drive unit |
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GB2161572A true GB2161572A (en) | 1986-01-15 |
GB2161572B GB2161572B (en) | 1987-11-11 |
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Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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FR2834542A1 (en) * | 2002-01-10 | 2003-07-11 | Michel Marcel Andre Lebrument | Rotating mechanism fitted to lever arm comprises rotating part connected coaxially by transmission arm to second rotating part, transmission arm articulated by ball joint on frame |
WO2016177615A1 (en) * | 2015-05-06 | 2016-11-10 | Julius Mönch | Method and device for increasing torque |
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Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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FR2834542A1 (en) * | 2002-01-10 | 2003-07-11 | Michel Marcel Andre Lebrument | Rotating mechanism fitted to lever arm comprises rotating part connected coaxially by transmission arm to second rotating part, transmission arm articulated by ball joint on frame |
WO2016177615A1 (en) * | 2015-05-06 | 2016-11-10 | Julius Mönch | Method and device for increasing torque |
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Effective date: 19990712 |