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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
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  • F16D13/00—Friction clutches
  • F16D13/10—Friction clutches with clutching members co-operating with the periphery of a drum, a wheel-rim, or the like
• • 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
  • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
  • F16D1/00—Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements
  • F16D1/06—Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end
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  • F16D1/0805—Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with clamping hub; with hub and longitudinal key with radial clamping due to deformation of a resilient body or a body of fluid
• • 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
  • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
  • F16D25/00—Fluid-actuated clutches
  • F16D25/04—Fluid-actuated clutches in which the fluid actuates an elastic clutching, i.e. elastic actuating member, e.g. a diaphragm or a pneumatic tube
  • F16D25/042—Fluid-actuated clutches in which the fluid actuates an elastic clutching, i.e. elastic actuating member, e.g. a diaphragm or a pneumatic tube the elastic actuating member rotating with the clutch
  • F16D25/046—Fluid-actuated clutches in which the fluid actuates an elastic clutching, i.e. elastic actuating member, e.g. a diaphragm or a pneumatic tube the elastic actuating member rotating with the clutch and causing purely radial movement
• • 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
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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
  • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
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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
  • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
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  • F16D2300/18—Sensors; Details or arrangements thereof
• • 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
  • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
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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
  • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
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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
  • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
  • F16D2500/00—External control of clutches by electric or electronic means
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Definitions

• the invention relates to a safety coupling.
• the safety coupling has an input shaft, wherein this input shaft or drive flange is connected to an output shaft in a force fitting manner.
• the safety coupling comprises a pressure chamber. This pressure chamber can be pressurized with a hydraulic medium.
• a release torque also referred to as predetermined torque, is set in such safety couplings by means of the pressure in the pressure chamber.
• a relative movement of input shaft and output shaft results at a torque which exceeds the predetermined torque.
• a safety coupling designated as SmartSet, is known from Voith, in which coupling a pressure relief of the pressure chamber is provided by a relative movement of input shaft and output shaft.
• the input shaft and the output shaft are no longer or virtually no longer in operative connection as a result of the pressure relief of the pressure chamber and can rotate freely from one another.
• a disadvantage with the known solutions is that the release torque can vary due to external influences.
• an increased ambient temperature can result in a pressure increase in the pressure chamber.
• This pressure increase can then result in a delayed release of the safety coupling at a torque which exceeds the predetermined torque.
• the torque which can be transmitted by the safety coupling can still be adjusted and regulated.
• the object of the invention is to develop the safety coupling such that the safety coupling releases reliably at a predetermined release torque.
• the object is achieved according to the invention by an embodiment according to Claim 1 . Further advantageous features of the embodiment according to the invention can be found in the dependent claims.
• the safety coupling comprises an input shaft and an output shaft.
• the input shaft and the output shaft are arranged coaxially to one another.
• the input shaft and the output shaft can be connected in a force-fitting manner by means of pressurization of a pressure chamber provided in the safety coupling.
• the pressure chamber can be formed both in the input shaft and in the output shaft.
• This pressure chamber has a volume Vo.
• a variable element is provided to vary the volume of the pressure chamber. This variable element acts on the pressure chamber. The volume and hence the pressure in the pressure chamber can be varied by this variable element.
• the hydraulic medium enclosed in the pressure chamber expands. This expansion results in a pressure increase in the pressure chamber.
• This pressure increase increases the force-fitting engagement, and the safety coupling would only release at a relatively high torque.
• This pressure increase can be compensated for by the variable element. As a result, a more precise release of the safety coupling is achieved.
• the volume of the pressure chamber is varied in a targeted manner by means of the variable element in order to perform an adjustment on a release torque.
• variable element is arranged such that it can be pushed into the pressure chamber.
• a volume variation is achieved directly as a result. This arrangement is particularly simple and cost- effective.
• variable element is self-adjusting. That is to say, with a pressure increase in the pressure chamber, an increased force is applied to the spring element, thereby causing a compression of the spring element and a displacement of the variable element. An increase in the volume of the pressure chamber is achieved as a result of the displacement. It has been found to be advantageous to use a spring element having a flat spring characteristic.
• a bolt is provided as variable element.
• the bolt is arranged so as to be displaceable.
• a variation of the volume of the pressure chamber can be set by displacing the bolt.
• the bolt is preferably arranged in the shaft in which the pressure chamber is formed so as to be displaceable along the centre axis of said bolt.
• variable element is a screw element.
• the screw element is displaceable by a rotary movement of the screw element.
• the thread of the screw element thus constitutes a transmission stage of the actuating force. If, for example, a motorized drive of the variable element is provided, a motor with a relatively small power can be used.
• the pressure chamber is closed off and designed with a thin-walled region.
• the thin walled region has the function of a membrane.
• the variable element acts on the thin-walled region of the pressure chamber. As a result, this thin-walled region is deflected and produces a variation in the volume of the pressure chamber.
• the variable element acts indirectly on the pressure chamber through the formation of the thin-walled region. Sealing between the variable element and the pressure chamber is not required. No leakage can thus occur as a result of the variable element. This construction is thus particularly durable.
• variable element is made from piezo elements.
• Adjustability of the release torque is possible by the provision of a drive.
• the drive is assigned to the variable element.
• the position of the variable element can be varied by means of the drive in order to vary the volume of the pressure chamber.
• the pressure in the pressure chamber can be actively set.
• An active control and/or regulation of the volume of the pressure chamber is possible.
• the position of the variable element can be set by the drive on the basis of stored data. If in particular a pressure sensor is provided, the pressure in the pressure chamber can be regulated to a predetermined pressure by activating the drive. Particularly exact release of the safety coupling can be achieved as a result.
• a release torque can also be actively set during operation.
• the release torque of the safety coupling can also be set during operation using such a safety coupling.
• the safety coupling is provided with a temperature sensor.
• the pressures in the pressure chamber that are dependent on the temperature can be stored and the position of the variable element can be set by an available drive.
• the release torque can thus be set particularly exactly in dependence on the temperature.
• the temperature measurement is provided within the pressure chamber. As a result, the accuracy of the pressure determination of the pressure in the pressure chamber is again possible on the basis of the temperature.
• a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure in the pressure chamber is provided.
• This pressure sensor is preferably integrated in the variable element.
• the pressure sensor can be integrated in the bolt which projects into the pressure chamber. A particularly compact design is possible as a result.
• the safety coupling is provided with a torque sensor. This makes it possible to understand at what torque the safety coupling has released. It is thus also possible to actively support a release of the safety coupling by actively lowering the pressure in the pressure chamber. The measurement of the torque transmitted to the output shaft has been found to be particularly advantageous. It is thus possible to understand what torque has still occurred via the safety coupling. Such an arrangement makes it possible subsequently to determine malfunctions of the safety couplings and to adapt the design of the safety coupling and also to support or carry out a release of the safety coupling with an actively positionable variable element upon exceeding the predetermined torque.
• At least one rotational speed sensor is provided for detecting the rotational speed of the input shaft and/or of the output shaft. There can also be provision that the rotational speeds are forwarded to an assigned controller.
• variable element is arranged so as to be displaceable in the axial direction.
• variable element is provided with a toothing, wherein the toothing is in engagement with an output, in the form of a gearwheel, of the drive. Consequently, a further transmission stage is integrated, with the result that weaker-torque drives can also be used. As a result, such an embodiment is particularly compact.
• a controller is provided.
• the controller is provided in or on the safety coupling and controls or regulates a deflection of the variable element.
• the invention relates to a method for controlling or regulating the pressure in a pressure chamber of a safety coupling, wherein a controller is provided, and the controller is provided with data from a temperature sensor, pressure sensor, rotational speed sensors and/or torque sensor, and a drive is activated to set the position of a variable element.
• the volume of a pressure chamber provided in the safety coupling is set by the position of the variable element.
• Fig. 1 Shows a safety coupling with radially arranged variable element for
• Fig. 2 Shows a safety coupling with thin-walled region and variable element
• Fig. 3 Shows a safety coupling with radially arranged bolts and drive
• Fig. 4 Shows a safety coupling with thin-walled region and drive
• Fig. 5 Shows a safety coupling with axially arranged variable element
• Fig. 6 Shows a safety coupling with axially arranged element in a compact design
• Fig. 7 Shows a section along B-B through the embodiment illustrated in Figure 6
• Fig. 8 Shows a safety coupling with axially arranged variable element and drive
• Fig. 9 Shows a section along B-B through the embodiment illustrated in Figure 8
• Fig. 10 Shows a safety coupling with variable element and sensor system and an assigned control unit.
• a safety coupling 1 is shown in Figure 1 .
• An input shaft 2 is arranged coaxially to an output shaft 3 in the safety coupling 1.
• the input shaft is configured as a hollow shaft in the example and outwardly surrounds the output shaft 3.
• the output shaft could also be configured as a hollow shaft, and the arrangement of input shaft and output shaft could be reversed.
• a pressure chamber 4 is formed in the input shaft 2.
• a frictional connection 24 between input shaft 2 and output shaft 3 is producible by the pressure in the pressure chamber 4.
• a connection (not shown) is provided for filling the safety couplings with hydraulic medium.
• the torque which can be transmitted can be set through the choice of the pressure.
• the pressure chamber could also be formed in the output shaft.
• the input shaft 2 is formed with a flange 5
• the output shaft 3 is formed with a flange 6.
• variable element 10 is provided.
• the variable element is designed in the form of a bolt 16.
• the bolt is mounted in the shaft in which the pressure chamber 4 is formed.
• a free end of the bolt 16 acts on the hydraulic medium situated in the pressure chamber 4.
• the seal 1 1 is provided on the side of the bolt 16 that faces away from the pressure chamber 4 .
• the spring element 13 is supported against a cover 14 fixedly connected to the input shaft 2.
• the other end of the spring element 13 acts on the end of the bolt 16 that faces away from the pressure chamber 4.
• the spring element 13 preloads the bolt 16 in the direction of the pressure chamber 4.
• VDK Vo+ fi * D xi
• VDK is the resulting volume of the pressure chamber 4 and h is the area of the bolt 16 that faces the pressure chamber 4.
• D xi is the displacement of the bolt 16 in the radial direction. The displacement results from the changed pressure conditions in the pressure chamber 4 and from the counteracting spring force of the spring element 13. An equilibrium of forces is again established. It is possible to ensure through the selection of the spring element 13 that the resulting pressure in the pressure chamber 4 remains constant.
• the bolt 16 is pressed into the pressure chamber 4 by the acting spring force, and the resulting volume of the pressure chamber 4 is reduced by the bolt 16. Consequently, the predetermined pressure is set again. With slow conditional variations, such as external temperature fluctuations, the variation by the variable element 10 can be virtually immediately compensated for and a constantly prevailing pressure is achieved in the pressure chamber 4.
• a self-adjusting pressure chamber volume is thus realized without an additional pump or an additional energy supply or control being required. Consequently, such a solution is significantly cost-effective.
• the illustration in Figure 1 is only one possible embodiment.
• all known kinds of spring types can be used (disc springs, flat springs, pneumatic springs, etc.).
• the spring/bolt system is arranged radially in Figure 1 . This has the disadvantage that the centrifugal force in the rotating coupling also has to be taken into consideration in the design.
• the spring/bolt system can also be arranged axially in order to eliminate the influence of centrifugal force.
• the number of the spring element/bolt units is arbitrary depending on the safety coupling 1 . With a larger number, the spring deflection decreases upon pressure changes, with the result that the change in the spring force is likewise reduced.
• the predetermined pressure also referred to as setpoint pressure, can be kept within a tighter tolerance.
• the sealing of the bolt 16 illustrated by way of example as an O-ring in Figure 1 , generates friction.
• the entire spring/bolt system is affected with hysteresis with respect to the force required for a displacement of the bolt.
• the hysteresis can be influenced via the selection of the seal and also via the selection of the diameter of the bolt 16 and thus the resulting force. It is possible via these control variables to obtain a precisely tailored design of the self-regulating system.
• Figure 2 shows a safety coupling 1 in which the variable element 10 shown acts on a thin-walled region.
• the thin-walled region 7 constitutes a wall region of the pressure chamber 4. It is possible by means of the thin-walled region 7 to design the pressure chamber as a closed chamber and nevertheless to allow a variation of the volume of the pressure chamber 4 by an elastic deformation of the thin-walled region. Sealing of the variable element is thus not required. Seals are subject to ageing and thus constitute potential leakage points. Moreover, in this embodiment, the hysteresis caused by the seal/friction is prevented. The operation does not otherwise differ from the operating principle described on the basis of Figure 1 .
• Figure 3 shows an alternative embodiment.
• the variable element 10 is arranged so as to be displaceable in the radial direction 9 along the longitudinal axis 12 of the variable element 10 by means of a provided drive 30.
• the variable element 10 is provided with a thread 19 such that a rotational movement by a drive 30 results in a linear movement of the variable element 10.
• Activating the drive 30 makes it possible to set the volume of the pressure chamber 4 and thus the pressure in a targeted manner.
• the drive provided is an electric motor which is arranged on the input shaft in a positionally fixed manner. In order to activate the electric motor, a controller and assigned sensors, as shown in particular in Figure 10, can be provided.
• FIG. 4 corresponds to the embodiment shown in Figure 2 with a thin-walled region.
• a drive 30 is provided for positioning the variable element.
• a drive for driving the variable element and the associated advantages are described in more detail below on the basis of Figure 10.
• the spring preloading travel by this threaded bolt can be varied in a targeted manner. It is thus possible to be able to set pressures in a targeted manner via the spring preloading.
• the energy supply of the motor can occur via energy harvesting 32.
• a generator which recovers electrical energy from the rotational energy of the safety coupling can make this energy available to the motor.
• a further alternative for the energy supply of the motor is the energy transfer from a stationary element to the rotating motor. This can occur for example via a slip ring or via contactless energy transfer, such as for example an inductive or capacitive energy transfer or via laser or microwaves.
• Figure 5 shows an embodiment in which the bolt 16 provided as variable element 10 is arranged parallel to the axis of rotation 8. The end of the bolt 16 that faces away from the spring element 13 is connected to the pressure chamber 4 via a connecting duct 23.
• variable element 10 parallel to the axis of rotation 8 eliminates the influence of the rotational speed-dependent centrifugal force on the variable element 10 and the spring element 13, apart from acting frictional forces.
• the axial length of the safety coupling 1 is increased by this arrangement of the variable element 10.
• the basic mode of operation corresponds to the operation described on the basis of Figure 1 .
• the oil column of height h continues to be subject to the influence of centrifugal force. That is to say that the pressure of the oil column at the point B will be less than the pressure at the point A on account of the centrifugal force.
• the height h and thus also the bolt diameter 17 are to be chosen to be as small as possible. Accordingly, it can be expedient from the point of view of minimizing the influence of centrifugal force to choose a variable element 10 with as small a diameter as possible. A plurality of variable elements distributed over the circumference can be used.
• variable elements 10 are provided in this embodiment.
• the variable elements take the form of bolts 16 and are arranged so as to be distributed over the circumference.
• Each variable element is assigned a respective spring element 13.
• force is applied to each variable element 10 in the direction of the pressure chamber 4.
• the variable elements are mounted in the input shaft so as to be displaceable in the axial direction. Seals 1 1 are provided such that no hydraulic medium can escape from the pressure chamber.
• This embodiment is distinguished by a particularly compact design and a short axial overall length even with an axial arrangement of the variable elements.
• variable element 10 could also be provided in the form of a ring by means of which the pressure chamber 4 is closed off at an axial end.
• a plurality of spring elements or one spring element could be provided.
• a guide 15 is provided to prevent rotation of the variable element 10. A rotation of the variable element 10 about the axis of rotation 8 would be disadvantageous on the one hand for the seals 1 1 because of increased wear and also for the spring elements.
• the drive 30 provided is an electric motor.
• the motor is fixedly connected to the input shaft 2.
• a gearwheel 33 is seated on a rotationally driveable output shaft of the motor 30.
• the gearwheel 33 meshes with a toothing 21 of the variable element 10.
• the variable element 10 is arranged coaxially to the output shaft and is mounted so as to be axially displaceable in the input shaft.
• One end acts on the pressure chamber 4 arranged in the input shaft.
• one end projects directly into the pressure chamber.
• sealing is provided by two seals 1 1 a, 1 1 b, with the result that no hydraulic medium can escape from the pressure chamber 4 in the region of the variable element 10.
• variable element 10 as screw element 18 is provided with a thread 19.
• the thread 19 engages in a thread formed in the input shaft 2.
• an axial movement of the variable element 10 results from the rotational movement of the variable element 10. That is to say that the variable element 10 simultaneously carries out a rotational movement and an axial movement 8 parallel to the axis of rotation.
• the gearwheel with the toothing 21 of the variable element 10 constitutes a first transmission stage, and the thread constitutes a second transmission stage.
• a safety coupling with assigned sensor system is explained on the basis of Figure 10.
• signals from assigned sensors are forwarded to a controller.
• a temperature sensor 51 can be provided.
• the temperature sensor is arranged to detect the ambient temperature on the outer circumference of the input shaft 2.
• the temperature sensor is arranged to detect the ambient temperature on the outer circumference of the input shaft 2.
• a pressure sensor 52 can be provided for detecting the pressure in the pressure chamber 4.
• the sensor can also be integrated in the variable element 10, this not being shown. Consequently, in the event of a defect, it can be possible by exchanging the variable element to exchange the pressure sensor.
• a recess (not shown) could be provided in the pressure chamber.
• a torque sensor 53 is provided on the output shaft. It is thus possible to detect what torques are transmitted via the safety coupling. Consequently, it is possible, when a predetermined pressure or predetermined transmittable torque has been exceeded, to correct or adapt the pressure in the pressure chamber by means of an active activation. However, since the variable element is inert, this information can be provided in particular for a self-learning system for maintaining the transmission of the predetermined torque.
• rotational speed sensors 54 can be provided on the input shaft and/or output shaft, or the rotational speed information can be made available by adjoining units, such as a drive assigned to the input shaft 2.
• the data from the sensors are forwarded to and processed by an assigned controller 22.
• the controller 22 can be arranged on the safety coupling 1 or be integrated in a separately arranged control unit 55.
• an energy recovery unit 32 For supply with electrical energy, an energy recovery unit 32 is provided, with preferably the part supplying the electrical energy being arranged to corotate with the safety coupling. Coils can thus be arranged on the outer shaft that corotate with the shaft and are surrounded by magnets arranged in a positionally fixed manner. Other units for energy recovery, such as for example ones based on piezo elements, can also be provided.
• FIG. 1 1 discloses an embodiment with a thin walled region .
• the thin-walled region 7 can also be designed as separate part in form of a membrane 107.
• This membrane 107 can be attached to the Safety coupling with for example a force-fit (e.g. screws) or with a bonded connection (e.g. welding, soldering, glue, ... ).
• the sealing between the membrane and the Safety coupling can be done for example with a rubber sealing ring. If a bondend connection is used, as shown in furgure 12, the bonding itself can also be able to seal the application.
• the membrane 107 of figure 1 1 is shown in detail in figure 1 1 d.
• the membrane 107 can be deflected by a bolt 16. Wherein the bolt 16 can be moved by a drive, not shown.
• the bolt 16 and the membrane 107 is shown in more detail.
• the bolt 16 is moved radial inwardly, figure 1 1 c.
• membrane 107 is supported by the surface of the bolt 16 to decrease the strain of the membrane 107.
• a similar embodiment id show, wherein the membrane is not secured by the use of a flange connection. In this embodiment the membrane 107 is secured by a welded connection.
• FIG 13 another embodiment comprising an alternative form of the membrane 107.
• the membrane 107 has a bellow form. It is possible to support the membrane in the deformed position with a stiff structure in order to decrease the stresses in the membrane, wherein stress occurs in dependence of the pressure in the pressure chamber and the force applied by the stem 16.
• the membrane 107 is secured in a bolt which is connected to the output shaft 3 by a screw 1 18.
• the pressure in the pressure chamber 4 is changed in dependence of a radial movement of the bolt 16. A drive for movement of the bolt is not shown.
• the embodiment of figure 14 shows an embodiment, wherein an outer section of the pressure chamber is designed as a thin-walled sleeve.
• this thin- walled sleeve is deflected and produces a variation in the volume of the pressure chamber. No leakage can thus occur because the pressure chamber 4 is a closed chamber.
• the variable element 10 influences the volume of the pressure chamber 4 indirectly. Especially this construction is thus particularly durable.
• the clamping force can come from a mechanical screw connection or an electric drive 30 or hydraulic actuator.
• variable element wherein the variable element is made from piezo elements.
• the pressure inside the pressure chamber 4 can be changed. Since there is only electrical connection from the outside to the inside of the chamber, no leakage can occur as a result of this kind of variable element. This construction is thus particularly durable.
• variable element 12 longitudinal axis of the variable element

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