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EP1199506B1 - Connecting device for pressure pipes - Google Patents
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EP1199506B1
EP1199506B1 EP01124284A EP01124284A EP1199506B1 EP 1199506 B1 EP1199506 B1 EP 1199506B1 EP 01124284 A EP01124284 A EP 01124284A EP 01124284 A EP01124284 A EP 01124284A EP 1199506 B1 EP1199506 B1 EP 1199506B1
EP01124284A
EP1199506A1 (en
Bernd Salomon-Bahls
2000-10-19 Priority to DE20017921U priority Critical patent/DE20017921U1/en
2000-10-19 Priority to DE20017921U priority
2001-10-18 Application filed by Voss Automotive GmbH filed Critical Voss Automotive GmbH
2002-04-24 Publication of EP1199506A1 publication Critical patent/EP1199506A1/en
2004-09-29 Publication of EP1199506B1 publication Critical patent/EP1199506B1/en
According to the preamble of claim 1 present invention a connection device for pressure medium pipes, with a sleeve-like, non-positively and / or positively in a connection opening of a Connecting body (e.g. any unit or housing part) and one Receiving opening for an insert part enclosing a pipe, one Sealing element for sealing between the connector body and the tube, one Spring-elastic, essentially annular holding element with itself radially inwards extending into the receiving opening, distributed over the circumference and holding arms acting like barbs against the outer circumference of the tube and in particular with a release sleeve that slidably engages in the insert, that by inserting the release sleeve, the holding element to release the tube is elastically deformable.
Such a device is known from US-A-5 911 443.
A similar device is also known from EP 0 616 161 B1. It is Holding element as a toothed ring with a multitude of radial, tooth-like holding arms formed, which are connected to one another via peripheral connecting sections. In this known embodiment, it should be provided that each peripheral Connection section elastic in a constriction formed within the insert is deformable so that each tooth does not by itself when the tube is inserted is deformed, but around each of the two adjacent peripheral Connection sections can pivot. This version consequently requires one movable, d. H. a conscious movement play storage of the Toothed ring in its outer peripheral region. This mobility leads to the disadvantage that the tube to be inserted is almost exactly rectangular at the end must be cut off so that when plugged in one over the circumference uniform deformation of the toothed ring comes. An obliquely cut pipe could tilt the toothed ring due to the said play and thus lead to problems when inserting the tube.
Furthermore, EP 0 160 559 B1 describes a similar pipe connection in which also a tooth or Jagged ring especially in its outer circumferential area is movably mounted.
The invention has for its object a pipe connection device mentioned type to create the simple and inexpensive design of the whole, assembled device and also its individual parts, in particular the Holding element, a good and secure pipe bracket and improved plug and Operating characteristics when inserting and also when loosening the pipe guaranteed.
According to the invention this is achieved by the features contained in the characterizing part of claim 1.
Thus, the holding element according to the invention is straight in its outer Circumferential area kept defined, at least in the axial direction. In axial There is no play in the direction or only a slight game that occurs in the outer Circumferential area tilting the entire holding element thereby practical is excluded. Therefore, the connection device according to the invention also advantageously suitable for diagonally cut pipe ends because the Holding arms over the respective pipe end also independently of each other, d. H. also one after the other or different in each case, are deformable until they are all act equally against the outer circumference of the tube. Then it becomes one well definable holding function achieved. In addition, the axially essentially backlash-free bracket advantageously also a very thin and therefore inexpensive material (spring steel sheet) can be used for the holding element.
In the radial direction, i.e. H. across the thru-axle a radial movement play (sliding seat) for the holding element provided such that a self-centering of the holding element when Inserting the tube is reached.
Further advantageous design features of the invention are in the Subclaims and included in the following description.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to preferred exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawing. Show:
2 shows a longitudinal section through a first embodiment of a connecting device according to the invention with a pipe which has not yet been inserted,
2 shows an enlarged view analogous to FIG. 1, but in the inserted state of the tube,
an enlarged detail view of the insert also in longitudinal section in a state before assembly,
2 shows an enlarged detailed view of the holding element in a section analogous to FIG. 1 (radial section IV-IV according to FIG. 5),
3 shows a top view of the holding element in the direction of arrow V according to FIG. 4,
Fig. 6 u. 7
a second embodiment of the connecting device again in longitudinal section, before (Fig. 6) and after (Fig. 7) the insertion of the tube,
Fig. 8 u. 9
6 and 7 of a third variant, not according to the invention, of a connecting device,
Fig. 10 u. 11
6 shows a fourth variant of an exclusion device according to the invention in representations analogous to FIGS. 6 and 7,
Fig. 12 u. 13
a further embodiment variant according to the invention in turn analogous to FIGS. 6 and 7.
In the different figures of the drawings, the same parts are always with the provided with the same reference numerals and are therefore usually only once described.
As can be seen initially from FIGS. 1 and 2, one according to the invention Connection device a sleeve-like insert part 2, a sealing element 4, a Holding element 6 and preferably a release sleeve 8. The insert part 2 forms together with the other components, a press-in cartridge (Cartridge), which in a Connection opening 10 of any connector body 12 can be used or pressed is. The connector body 12 can be of any part of the unit, for. B. a valve, or a sleeve-like housing part (molded part) and consists preferably of an aluminum alloy or a fiber-reinforced Plastic. The sleeve-like insert part 2 encloses a receiving opening 14 for tube 16 to be inserted and points on its outer circumference for force and / or positive mounting in the connection opening 10 of the connection body 12 tooth-like ring elevations 18 (see in particular FIGS. 2 and 3).
The sealing element 4 serves for sealing between the connector body 12 and the Tube 16. The sealing element 4 also seals the tube on the one hand on the inner circumference 16 against the insert part 2 and on the other hand on the outer circumference the insert part 2 against the connection opening 10 of the connector body 12 from. The holding element 6 is resilient and essentially annular and points radially inwards protruding into the receiving opening 14, distributed over the circumference and Holding arms 20 acting like barbs against the outer circumference of the tube 16. In this regard, reference is made in particular to the enlarged representations in FIGS. 4 and 5 directed.
The release sleeve 8 is an integrated element in this embodiment and engages axially slidably in an annular gap between the insert 2 and the tube 16 that by holding the release sleeve 8 in the direction of the arrow 22, the holding element 6 to release the tube 16 is elastically deformable.
According to the invention, the holding element 6 is relative with an outer peripheral region 6a to the insert part 2 axially, d. H. in the direction of an insertion axis 24 of the tube 16 seen, kept essentially free of play. It follows that an elastic Deformation when inserting or detaching the tube 16 at least mainly in Area of the holding arms 20 takes place. The holding element 6 is with its outer peripheral region 6a radially, i. H. transverse to the tube insertion axis 24 seen, held in such a way with movement play that when the tube 16 is inserted an automatic centering of the holding element 6 with respect to the axis 24 is achieved becomes.
4 and 5, the holding element 6 is preferably made as a stamped and bent part Spring steel sheet formed. 4 is the axially practically free play Circumferential section 6a in a radial, perpendicular to the insertion axis 24 extending plane, while the holding arms 20 obliquely radially inwards as well as in Direction of insertion (see arrow 22) of the tube 16. So the outside goes Circumferential section 6a over an obtuse angle α of in particular approximately 130 ° in the holding arms 20 over. The holding arms 20 in turn close with the Insert axis 24 an acute angle β of in particular about 40 °.
5, the holding element 6 is the preferred one Execution from a sheet metal strip 26, the circumferential and radial such runs in a zigzag shape that the circumferential section 6a, which is kept free of play, extends from a plurality of circular arc sections 26a and each adjacent Circular arc sections 26a over V-shaped or U-shaped arms 20 forming radial sections 26b are connected. The result of this execution consequently a meandering serrated ring.
It is also preferably provided that the sealing element 4 as a shaped ring (Profile ring) made of an elastic material and preferably via a Force and / or positive connection 28 is fixed to the insert 2. How shown, the sealing element 4 has an outer collar 30, which a cylindrical section 32 of the insert part 2 is attached (“untied”). The Force and / or positive connection 28 is preferably by at least one circumferential tooth-like elevation 34 (FIG. 3) of the cylindrical portion 32 of the Insert part 2 formed.
1 and 2, FIGS. 6 and 7 and FIGS. 12 and 13 provided that the outer peripheral region 6a of the holding element 6 in a inner radial annular groove 36 of the insert part 2 is held (Fig. 2). This inner annular groove 36 is made by flanging an initially hollow cylindrical one End section 38 (Fig. 3) of a flocculent material, in particular Brass, existing insert 2 formed by the end portion 38 under Inclusion of the peripheral region 6a of the previously used holding element 6 in Direction of the arrows 40 shown in FIG. 3 is flanged inwards. there can - depending on the deformation properties of the material when flanging - through a slight spring back a very little axial play in the peripheral region 6a occur, but this game for the deformation kinematics according to the invention of the holding element does not really matter.
In the variant according to the invention not shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the peripheral region 6a of the Holding element 6 by at least axial (frontal) contact between the Insert part 2 and the sealing element 4 held. This makes it a real axial one Freedom of play achieved. The peripheral region 6a can also - in deviation from the representation - lie in an end recess of the insert 2 and therein be held by mere contact of the sealing element 4.
1, 2 and 6 to 11, the release sleeve is 8 advantageously connected to the other parts to form a structural unit. This is the Release sleeve 8 preferably closed circumferentially, d. H. unslit, and preferably snapped into the insert part 2 such that they are in the axial direction can be moved, but secured against unintentional loosening or pulling out becomes. As shown, the release sleeve 8 engages with an outer shoulder 42 in one inner recess 44 of the insert part 2. Thus all individual parts 2, 4, 6 and 8 connected to each other to form a structural unit which, after preassembly, only in the Connection opening 10 of the unit part 12 to be inserted or pressed needs. This unit is especially for automated press-in processes suitable.
In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, an integrated release sleeve is not provided, however, detachability of the tube 16 can still be achieved. For this purpose, a release sleeve, not shown, can be used as a tool. This The release sleeve is then slotted axially and radially at a circumferential point thereby so elastically expandable that it is placed transversely on the tube 16 and then axially analogous to the release sleeve 8 in the direction of arrow 22 (see FIG. 2) against the Holding element 6 can be moved. In this version without integrated It is expedient to release an elastomeric molded part 46 into the annular gap insert between the insert 2 and the tube 16 that protection against Penetration of dirt and the like is guaranteed. The molded part 46 can Fixation with an outer shoulder 48 snapping into the already mentioned recess 44 engage the insert part 2.
6 and 7 is an additional, cap-like cover 50th provided that the dirt enclosing the pipe 16 area of the Connection body 12 covered. Which in particular made of an elastomeric material existing cover 50 may be dovetail-like, for example Connections are non-positively and / or positively connected to the release sleeve 8, their release movement (arrow 22) is then possible due to the elasticity of the cover 50 is.
In the embodiment variant according to FIGS. 10 and 11 not according to the invention, the holding element 6 engages outer, axially bent plug-in sections 6b of the outer peripheral region 6a into an axial annular groove 52 of the insert part 2. In this case it is Holding element 6 is also fixed in the radial direction essentially without play.
Because of the configuration according to the invention described advantageously also tubes 16 can be inserted without problems, the ends in are cut obliquely at a certain angle ϕ. This angle ϕ can advantageously be up to at least 15 °, but depending on the hole even up to 30 °.
Preferred areas of application for the connecting device according to the invention are For example, compressed air (alongside) consumer groups in motor vehicles (cars / trucks) an operating pressure up to 12 bar.
The holding element 6 is very inexpensive due to its filigree design, but still a good holding function by the axially backlash-free fixation of the invention outer peripheral portion 6a is ensured. This is also the one described Design (shape and orientation) of the holding arms 20 is advantageous.
In a concretely implemented version designed for pipes with an outside diameter of about 4 mm (eg PA pipe 4 x 1), the holding element 6 has the following dimensions, for example (cf. FIGS. 4 and 5):
Outside diameter D1: approx.6.8 mm
Inner diameter D2 in the inner end region of the holding arms 20: approx. 2.9 mm
Thickness d of the spring steel sheet: approx. 0.2 mm
Width B of the metal strip 26: approx. 0.4 mm
Number of holding arms 20: for example 9, resulting angular distance 40 °
Total height H (axial): approx.1.1 mm.
The rigidity of the holding arms 20 - and thus the total achieved Holding force - mainly from the width B in the area of the holding arms 20 or Raidal sections 26b of the metal strip material determined.
However, the invention is not limited to that shown and described Embodiments limited, but also includes all within the meaning of the invention equivalent designs, which are within the scope of the claims.
Connection device for pressure-medium pipes, having a sleeve-like insert part (2), which can be inserted into a connection opening (10) of a connection body (12) in a frictional and/or positive-locking manner and encloses a locating opening (14) for a pipe (16) to be inserted, having a sealing element (4) for providing a seal between the connection body (12) and the pipe (16), and having an elastic, essentially annular retaining element (6) with retaining arms (20) which extend radially inwards into the locating opening (14), are distributed over the circumference and act in a barb-like manner against the outer circumference of the pipe (16), the retaining element (6), with an outer circumferential region (6a), being held essentially free of play in an inner annular groove (36) of the insert part (2) axially relative to the latter as viewed in the direction of an insertion axis (24) of the pipe (16), so that an elastic deformation is effected in the region of the retaining arms (20) during the insertion or release of the pipe (16), characterized in that the inner, radial annular groove (36), locating the outer circumferential region (6a) of the retaining element (6), of the insert part (2), while enclosing the circumferential region (6a) of the retaining element (6) inserted beforehand, is formed by flanging an end section (38), which is hollow-cylindrical to begin with, of the insert part (2), which is made of a material capable of being flanged, in such a way that the retaining element (6), with the outer circumferential region (6a), is held in a radially displaceable manner transversely to the pipe insertion axis (24) in such a way that self-centring is achieved during the insertion operation.
Connection device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the insert part (2) is made of a brass capable of being flanged.
Connection device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized by a release sleeve (8) displaceably engaging in the insert part (2) in such a way that, by the release sleeve (8) being pushed in, the retaining element (6) can be elastically deformed for releasing the pipe (16).
Connection device according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the retaining element (6) is designed as a stamped and bent part of spring steel sheet.
Connection device according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the circumferential section (6a), held axially free of play and in a radially displaceable manner, of the retaining element (6) lies in a radial plane extending perpendicularly to the insertion axis (24).
Connection device according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the retaining arms (20) extending radially inwards run obliquely in the insertion direction (22) of the pipe (16).
Connection device according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the retaining element (6) consists of a sheet-metal strip (26) which runs in a zigzag shape in the circumferential direction and radially in such a way that the circumferential section (6a) held axially free of play consists of a plurality of circular arc sections (26a), and in each case adjacent circular arc sections (26a) are connected via radial sections (26b) running in a V or U shape and forming the retaining arms (20).
Connection device according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the sealing ring (4) is designed as a shaped ring of an elastic material and is preferably fixed to the insert part (2) via a frictional and/or positive-locking connection (28)-.
Connection device according to one of Claims 3 to 8, characterized in that the release sleeve (8), as an integral part of the device, latches in place in the insert part (2).
Connection device according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized by a protective cap (50) which as dirt seal covers the insertion region of the connection body (12) and is preferably held on the release sleeve (8).
Connection device according to one of Claims 3 to 8, characterized in that the release sleeve can be attached and removed as a separate release tool, the release sleeve being continuously split radially and axially at a circumferential point and thereby being capable of being expanded.
Connection device according to Claim 11, characterized by an elastic, sleeve-like shaped part (46) which, when the release sleeve is removed, engages as a dirt seal in the annular gap between the pipe (16) and the insert part (2).
EP01124284A 2000-10-19 2001-10-18 Connecting device for pressure pipes Expired - Fee Related EP1199506B1 (en)
DE20017921U DE20017921U1 (en) 2000-10-19 2000-10-19 Connection device for pressure medium pipes
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