EP1604132A1 - Power transmission belt drive - Google Patents

Power transmission belt drive

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EP1604132A1
EP1604132A1 EP04712038A EP04712038A EP1604132A1 EP 1604132 A1 EP1604132 A1 EP 1604132A1 EP 04712038 A EP04712038 A EP 04712038A EP 04712038 A EP04712038 A EP 04712038A EP 1604132 A1 EP1604132 A1 EP 1604132A1
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traction
spring means
adjusting lever
drive according
tensioning device
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Herbert Graf
Ralph Painta
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IHO Holding GmbH and Co KG
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INA Schaeffler KG
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16HGEARING
    • F16H7/00Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
    • F16H7/08Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
    • F16H7/10Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains by adjusting the axis of a pulley
    • F16H7/14Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains by adjusting the axis of a pulley of a driving or driven pulley
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16HGEARING
    • F16H7/00Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
    • F16H7/08Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
    • F16H2007/0802Actuators for final output members
    • F16H2007/0806Compression coil springs
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16HGEARING
    • F16H7/00Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
    • F16H7/08Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
    • F16H2007/0802Actuators for final output members
    • F16H2007/0812Fluid pressure
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16HGEARING
    • F16H7/00Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
    • F16H7/08Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
    • F16H2007/0876Control or adjustment of actuators
    • F16H2007/0878Disabling during transport
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16HGEARING
    • F16H7/00Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
    • F16H7/08Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
    • F16H2007/0876Control or adjustment of actuators
    • F16H2007/088Manual adjustment
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16HGEARING
    • F16H7/00Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
    • F16H7/08Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
    • F16H7/0829Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains with vibration damping means
    • F16H7/0836Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains with vibration damping means of the fluid and restriction type, e.g. dashpot

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  • the invention relates to a traction mechanism drive intended for driving at least one unit of an internal combustion engine, comprising a traction mechanism that connects running disks of an output member and at least one drive member.
  • a tensioning device is provided, which is arranged pivotably about a pivot point. To achieve a sufficient pre-tensioning force of the traction device, the tensioning device is supported on a spring means.
  • Traction mechanism drives are provided for internal combustion engines, in particular for driving units, such as water pumps, air conditioning compressors, generators or an auxiliary steering pump.
  • a traction device designed as an endless belt is preferably provided as the traction device for such an assembly drive.
  • a low-slip drive is required for the function of the individual units and to achieve a long service life for the traction device.
  • a tensioning device or a tensioning system is known in which a roller or a tensioning roller is guided on the traction means under the action of force. Both mechanical and hydraulic tensioning devices or tensioning systems are known for achieving sufficient pre-tensioning of the traction means.
  • Document DE 196 09 420 A1 shows a tensioning device with a mechanical-hydraulic actuating element.
  • This device comprises a housing in which a cylinder is arranged centrally for receiving a longitudinally displaceable piston.
  • a fastening eye is provided at the end, with which the hydraulic element is pivotably fastened to the tensioning roller carrier.
  • Another fastening eye is arranged on the housing, with which the clamping device is pivotally attached to the internal combustion engine.
  • the piston which can be moved longitudinally in the cylinder, is spring-loaded and limits a pressure space in the cylinder. A piston movement causes a volume exchange of the hydraulic fluid between the pressure chamber and the reservoir of the housing.
  • a traction mechanism drive for an internal combustion engine is known from document DE 68 04 829 U, in which the generator is pivotably arranged in order to achieve sufficient pretensioning of the traction mechanism.
  • the generator is provided with threads that run in opposite directions via two threaded spindle halves, which are screwed into an intermediate sleeve that has the corresponding internal thread.
  • the assembly provides that the threaded sleeve is rotated accordingly in order to achieve sufficient pretensioning of the traction means, which triggers pivoting of the generator.
  • a spiral spring then acts on the outer housing of the threaded sleeve and, when the traction means is elongated, causes the threaded sleeve to rotate automatically, which compensates for the elongation of the belt.
  • the present invention is based on the problem of creating a tensioning device for a traction mechanism drive with which a required belt pretensioning force can be set independently of component tolerances and tolerances of the traction mechanism.
  • the spring means of the tensioning device is arranged at a distance from its axis of rotation. At the end facing away from the tensioning device, the spring means is connected to an adjusting lever which, together with the tensioning device, can be pivoted.
  • the components, the adjusting lever, the spring means and the tensioning device are rotated in a direction of rotation that increases the pretensioning force of the traction device.
  • the adjusting lever is pivoted until a reaction force of the traction means reaches a defined pretensioning force of the spring means. With this force equilibrium being established, the position of the adjusting lever is fixed.
  • a hydraulic element can, for example, be used as the spring means, with an optical control of the mutually displacing components, the housing and the piston.
  • the degree of displacement is an indicator of the biasing force of the spring means and at the same time the traction means.
  • This measure according to the invention makes it possible to implement a required constant pretensioning force of the traction device, regardless of the component tolerances of the internal combustion engine, with regard to a low-slip drive of all units connected to the traction device drive.
  • a spring means which is connected on the one hand to the tensioning device and on the other hand to the adjusting lever, when these components are pivoted, the roller connected to the tensioning device is displaced into the traction mechanism drive, whereby the traction means is pretensioned. Due to the prevailing lever ratios for this application, the stroke of conventional spring elements, in particular hydraulic elements, alone is not sufficient to achieve simple traction device assembly on the one hand and sufficient tensioning of the traction device on the other hand. In addition, the resulting traction device tension varies with the component tolerances of the internal combustion engine.
  • the invention makes it possible to implement a tensioning device or a tensioning system with a pre-tensioning of the traction means that is precisely defined via the spring rate of the spring means, regardless of the tolerance position of all components directly connected to the traction mechanism drive, including the traction means.
  • the invention which enables effective tolerance compensation, at the same time avoids assembly errors with regard to an incorrect installation position of the tensioning device. Furthermore, the invention avoids an overextension of the traction means or, if the pretension is too low, inadmissible slip of the traction means, combined with a reduced service life of the traction means.
  • the invention includes an assembly advantage due to the increased adjustment range of the tensioning device.
  • the invention advantageously also includes the possibility of retensioning the traction mechanism drive even in the operating state. All that is required is to loosen the fixing screw and then turn the adjusting lever in a direction that increases the pretensioning force of the traction device.
  • a prestressable and lockable spring means Such a spring means enables the tensioning of the traction means to be set precisely to a predetermined value. The locking of the spring means is removed as soon as a reaction force of the traction means reaches the force of the pretensioned spring means, i.e. an equilibrium of forces is established and the adjusting lever is fixed in position.
  • An advantageous embodiment of the invention in particular to achieve component optimization, provides a pivotally arranged unit supported by a spring means, which at the same time takes over the function of the clamping device or the clamping system.
  • a starter generator is particularly suitable for this.
  • the concept according to the invention which includes a lockable spring means, improves the assembly of the traction means.
  • The. Swiveling starter generator takes on different functions depending on the operating mode. In the start mode this unit serves as an output element and in the operating mode as a generator and thus as a drive element.
  • the starter generator can advantageously be pivoted so far to allow unimpeded assembly of the traction means.
  • the starter generator is used as a tensioning element.
  • this unit is rotatably supported by a housing on which at the same time a spring element is supported, which on the other hand is arranged on a housing of the internal combustion engine.
  • a hydraulically acting spring means designed as a hydraulic element.
  • a lock between the piston and the housing which is simple, inexpensive to produce and can be released easily, is preferably suitable for achieving a prestressed spring means.
  • a screw spring for example guided in a housing and provided with a transmission element, can also be provided as an alternative spring means.
  • a spring means designed as a spring damping unit, which is pretensioned or lockable for assembly and with which effective vibration damping of the tensioning device and thus of the entire traction mechanism drive can also be achieved.
  • a suitable lever by means of which the spring means is supported on the housing, in particular the crankcase of the internal combustion engine, is preferably an adjusting lever designed as a toggle lever.
  • An embodiment according to the invention provides for the actuating lever to be connected to a base plate which is fixed in position on the housing of the internal combustion engine, these components being connected via an axis of rotation.
  • the base plate is advantageously provided with an adjustment scale which serves as an indicator of the set position of the actuating lever when pivoting relative to the base plate.
  • the base plate is advantageously provided with a toothing structure, the position and shape of which corresponds to a further toothing structure of the actuating lever. This measure enables a positive locking of the actuating lever on the base plate after the adjustment procedure of the tensioning device has been completed and the actuating lever has been fixed, preferably by means of a screw connection.
  • Another embodiment of the adjusting lever relates to an arcuate recess, which extends in a radius to the pivot point of the adjusting lever and is intended for a fixing screw screwed into the base plate.
  • the recess in connection with the fixing screw limits the pivoting range of the adjusting lever and at the same time represents an assembly aid in that these components are preassembled.
  • the control lever also includes another assembly aid in the form of a polygonal profile.
  • the formed polygonal profile protruding, for example, from the adjusting lever is intended for a tool holder and enables a simplified adjustment of the adjusting lever by means of a separate tool.
  • the invention also includes a polygonal profile designed as a recess, which is intended, for example, to receive an Allen key with which the adjusting lever can be adjusted in a simplified manner.
  • the invention according to claim 13 relates to a method for assembling the tensioning device according to claim 1, which is characterized by the following steps,
  • Figure 1 shows the structure of a traction drive according to the invention, in which the tensioning device is realized by a pivotably arranged starter generator;
  • Figure 2 shows the traction drive according to Figure 1 in an operating state;
  • Figure 3 shows a clamping device according to the invention as a single part in a perspective.
  • a traction mechanism drive 1 is shown largely schematically in FIG. 1 with an objectively designed tensioning device 2, which comprises a pivotably arranged starter generator 3.
  • a traction device 4 partially connects or loops around the running disks of the output member 5, a running disk connected to the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine, and different drive elements such as the starter generator 3, a water pump 6, an air conditioning compressor 7 and a deflection roller 8
  • An adverse slip of the traction device 4 is assigned to the traction device drive 1, the tensioning device 2, designed as a pivotable starter generator 3.
  • the starter generator 3 is pivotably arranged on the housing of the internal combustion engine via a pivot point 9.
  • a spring means 10 is fastened in an articulated manner to an articulation point 11 of the starter generator with a fastening eye 12.
  • the spring means 10 forms a further fastening eye with which the spring means 10 is articulated on an adjusting lever 14.
  • the adjusting lever 14 can be rotated about a pivot axis 15, the pivot axis 15 directly establishing a connection to a housing of the internal combustion engine or alternatively being connected to a base plate 16 which, in the operating state, is arranged in a rotationally rigid manner and forms a structural unit with the adjusting lever 14.
  • the fixing screw 18 inserted into the recess 17, after the insertion Setting procedure of the tensioning device 2, the adjusting lever 14 can be positioned in relation to the base plate 16.
  • the base plate 16 is provided with a toothing structure 19 protruding in the direction of the adjusting lever 14, which corresponds to a correspondingly positioned or correspondingly configured toothing structure of the adjusting lever 14, in order to achieve a positive connection between the adjusting lever 14 and the base plate 16 in the operating position.
  • a toothing structure it is advisable to arrange an expansion spring between the adjusting lever 14 and the base plate 16, which avoids an adverse influence on the setting by the toothing structure 19.
  • the toothing structure 19 can be used as an adjustment scale for the position of the actuating lever 14.
  • the adjusting lever 14 is provided with a polygonal profile 20 for an adjusting tool in order to simplify the adjustment, the pivoting of the adjusting lever 14.
  • the tensioning device 2 which comprises a pivotable starter generator 3, this is first pivotally attached to the internal combustion engine via the axis of rotation 9.
  • the actuating lever 14 is then attached to the internal combustion engine by means of the pivot axis 15.
  • a prefabricated unit consisting of the base plate 16 and the actuating lever 14, which are connected on the one hand via the pivot axis 15 and on the other hand via the fixing screw 18, to the internal combustion engine.
  • the spring means 10 is then mounted, which is pretensioned or locked to a defined distance dimension “I” which defines the distance between the fastening eyes 12, 13.
  • the pretensioned spring means 10 in connection with a correspondingly designed kinematics, ie a lever ratio between the axis of rotation 9 and the articulation point 11 of the starter generator 3, the pretensioning force of the traction means 4 can be influenced directly.
  • two halves that can be displaced relative to one another, in particular a housing and a piston rod of the spring means 10, are fixed in position relative to one another by means of a pin 21.
  • the traction means 4 which at least partially surrounds all the running disks of the traction mechanism drive 1, can be placed without problems.
  • the adjusting lever 14 is then preferably rotated counterclockwise by means of an adjusting tool engaging the polygonal profile 20 until a reaction force from the belt pretension corresponds to or greater than the spring force of the locked spring means 10. After reaching this equilibrium of forces, the adjusting lever 14 is positioned by means of the fixing screw 18. Subsequently, the pin 21 intended for locking the spring means 10 can be removed, so that in the operating state the spring means 10 can automatically compensate for a lengthening of the traction means 4 that occurs.
  • Figure 2 shows the operating position of the clamping device 2, i. H. the pivoted starter generator 3. This position results in the pretensioning force of the traction device 4 required for the function of the traction mechanism drive 1, which ensures a slip-free drive of all drive elements which are connected to the traction mechanism drive 1.
  • FIG. 3 shows a tensioning device 22 designed as an alternative to the tensioning device 2 according to FIG. 1.
  • the tensioning device 22 comprises a support body 23 which can be pivoted about a pivot point 24.
  • a rotatable running disk 25 is arranged on the end region opposite the pivot point 24.
  • a pivot point 26 of the support body 23 is intended for the spring means 30, which is connected to the support body 23 via a first fastening eye 27.
  • the spring means 30 is fastened to the adjusting lever 28 with a further fastening eye 28.
  • the adjusting lever 28 can be rotated about the pivot axis 29 and, in accordance with the adjusting lever 14 according to FIG. 1, is provided both with an arcuate recess 31 and with a polygonal profile 32 which is intended for an adjusting tool.
  • the spring means 30, which is designed as a helical compression spring, can be locked in a pretensioned position by means of a separate retaining clip 33, in order to achieve an assembly of the tensioning device 2 as previously explained in
  • Starter generator 29 swivel axis

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Abstract

The invention relates to a power transmission belt drive (1), which connects a drive organ (5) to the corresponding drive organs of an internal combustion engine by means of a power transmission belt (4). A tensioning device (2), which is allocated to the power transmission belt drive (1) comprises a pivotable starter generator (3).

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Zugmitteltrieb traction drive
Gebiet der ErfindungField of the Invention
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Zugmitteltrieb, bestimmt zum Antrieb von zumindest einem Aggregat einer Verbrennungskraftmaschine, umfassend ein Zugmittel, das Laufscheiben eines Abtriebsorgans und zumindest eines An- triebsorgans verbindet. Zur Erzielung einer ausreichenden Vorspannung des Zugmittels ist eine Spannvorrichtung vorgesehen, die um einen Drehpunkt schwenkbar angeordnet ist. Zur Erzielung einer ausreichenden Vorspannkraft des Zugmittels ist die Spannvor chtung an einem Federmittel abgestützt.The invention relates to a traction mechanism drive intended for driving at least one unit of an internal combustion engine, comprising a traction mechanism that connects running disks of an output member and at least one drive member. In order to achieve sufficient pretensioning of the traction means, a tensioning device is provided, which is arranged pivotably about a pivot point. To achieve a sufficient pre-tensioning force of the traction device, the tensioning device is supported on a spring means.
Hintergrund der ErfindungBackground of the Invention
Zugmitteltriebe sind für Verbrennungskraftmaschinen, insbesondere zum Antrieb von Aggregaten, wie beispielsweise Wasserpumpe, Klimakompressor, Generator oder einer Lenkhilfspumpe vorgesehen. Als Zugmittel für einen der- artigen Aggregatetrieb ist bevorzugt ein als Endlosriemen gestaltetes Zugmittel vorgesehen. Für die Funktion der einzelnen Aggregate sowie zur Erzielung einer hohen Lebensdauer des Zugmittels wird ein schlupfarmer Antrieb gefordert. Bekannt ist dazu eine Spannvorrichtung bzw. ein Spannsystem, bei dem eine Laufrolle bzw. eine Spannrolle kraftbeaufschlagt an dem Zugmittel geführt ist. Zur Erzielung einer ausreichenden Vorspannung des Zugmittels sind sowohl mechanische als auch hydraulisch wirkende Spannvorrichtungen bzw. Spannsysteme bekannt. Das Dokument DE 196 09 420 A1 zeigt eine Spannvorrichtung mit einem mechanisch-hydraulischen Betätigungselement. Diese Vorrichtung umfasst ein Gehäuse, in dem zentrisch ein Zylinder angeordnet ist, zur Aufnahme eines längsverschiebbaren Kolbens. In axialer Verlängerung des Kolbens ist endsei- tig ein Befestigungsauge vorgesehen, mit dem das Hydraulikelement schwenkbar an dem Spannrollenträger befestigt ist. Ein weiteres Befestigungsauge ist an dem Gehäuse angeordnet, mit dem die Spannvorrichtung schwenkbar an der Verbrennungskraftmaschine befestigt ist. Der längsverschiebbar im Zylinder eingesetzte Kolben ist federkraftbeaufschlagt und begrenzt einen Druck- räum in dem Zylinder. Eine Kolbenbewegung bewirkt einen Volumenaustausch des Hydraulikfluids zwischen dem Druckraum und dem Vorratsraum des Gehäuses.Traction mechanism drives are provided for internal combustion engines, in particular for driving units, such as water pumps, air conditioning compressors, generators or an auxiliary steering pump. A traction device designed as an endless belt is preferably provided as the traction device for such an assembly drive. A low-slip drive is required for the function of the individual units and to achieve a long service life for the traction device. For this purpose, a tensioning device or a tensioning system is known in which a roller or a tensioning roller is guided on the traction means under the action of force. Both mechanical and hydraulic tensioning devices or tensioning systems are known for achieving sufficient pre-tensioning of the traction means. Document DE 196 09 420 A1 shows a tensioning device with a mechanical-hydraulic actuating element. This device comprises a housing in which a cylinder is arranged centrally for receiving a longitudinally displaceable piston. In the axial extension of the piston, a fastening eye is provided at the end, with which the hydraulic element is pivotably fastened to the tensioning roller carrier. Another fastening eye is arranged on the housing, with which the clamping device is pivotally attached to the internal combustion engine. The piston, which can be moved longitudinally in the cylinder, is spring-loaded and limits a pressure space in the cylinder. A piston movement causes a volume exchange of the hydraulic fluid between the pressure chamber and the reservoir of the housing.
Aus dem Dokument DE 68 04 829 U ist ein Zugmitteltrieb für eine Verbren- nungskraftmaschine bekannt, bei der zur Erzielung einer ausreichenden Vorspannung des Zugmittels der Generator schwenkbar angeordnet ist. Dazu ist der Generator über zwei Gewindespindelhälften mit zueinander gegenläufigen Gewinden versehen, die in eine Zwischenhülse eingeschraubt sind, die entsprechende Innengewinde aufweist. Die Montage sieht vor, dass die Gewinde- hülse, zur Erzielüng einer ausreichenden Vorspannung des Zugmittels entsprechend verdreht wird, die ein Verschwenken des Generators auslöst. Anschließend beaufschlagt eine Spiralfeder das Außengehäuse der Gewindehülse und bewirkt bei einer Längung des Zugmittels eine selbsttätige Verdrehung der Gewindehülse, die eine Kompensation der Riemenlängung bewirkt.A traction mechanism drive for an internal combustion engine is known from document DE 68 04 829 U, in which the generator is pivotably arranged in order to achieve sufficient pretensioning of the traction mechanism. For this purpose, the generator is provided with threads that run in opposite directions via two threaded spindle halves, which are screwed into an intermediate sleeve that has the corresponding internal thread. The assembly provides that the threaded sleeve is rotated accordingly in order to achieve sufficient pretensioning of the traction means, which triggers pivoting of the generator. A spiral spring then acts on the outer housing of the threaded sleeve and, when the traction means is elongated, causes the threaded sleeve to rotate automatically, which compensates for the elongation of the belt.
Zusammenfassung der ErfindungSummary of the invention
Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Problemstellung zu Grunde, eine Spannvorrichtung für einen Zugmitteltrieb zu schaffen mit der, eine geforderte Rie- menvorspannkraft, unabhängig von Bauteiltoleranzen sowie Toleranzen des Zugmittels einstellbar ist.The present invention is based on the problem of creating a tensioning device for a traction mechanism drive with which a required belt pretensioning force can be set independently of component tolerances and tolerances of the traction mechanism.
Diese Problemstellung wird gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung durch die Merkmale der Ansprüche 1 und 13 gelöst. Gemäß Anspruch 1 ist das Federmittel der Spannvorrichtung beabstandet zu deren Drehachse angeordnet. An dem der Spannvorrichtung abgewandten Ende ist das Federmittel mit einem Stellhebel verbunden, die gemeinsam ein- schließlich der Spannvorrichtung schwenkbar sind. Bei der Montage der Spannvorrichtung werden die Bauteile, der Stellhebel, das Federmittel sowie die Spannvorrichtung in eine die Vorspannkraft des Zugmittels erhöhende Drehrichtung verdreht. Das Verschwenken des Stellhebels erfolgt bis eine Reaktionskraft des Zugmittels eine definierte Vorspannkraft des Federmittels er- reicht. Bei diesem sich einstellenden Kräftegleichgewicht erfolgt eine Lagefixierung des Stellhebels. Als Federmittel kann dabei beispielsweise ein Hydraulikelement eingesetzt werden, mit einer optischen Kontrolle der sich zueinander verschiebenden Bauteile, dem Gehäuse und dem Kolben. Der Verschiebegrad ist dabei ein Indikator der Vorspannkraft der Federmittels und gleichzeitig des Zugmittels.This problem is solved according to the present invention by the features of claims 1 and 13. According to claim 1, the spring means of the tensioning device is arranged at a distance from its axis of rotation. At the end facing away from the tensioning device, the spring means is connected to an adjusting lever which, together with the tensioning device, can be pivoted. When mounting the tensioning device, the components, the adjusting lever, the spring means and the tensioning device are rotated in a direction of rotation that increases the pretensioning force of the traction device. The adjusting lever is pivoted until a reaction force of the traction means reaches a defined pretensioning force of the spring means. With this force equilibrium being established, the position of the adjusting lever is fixed. A hydraulic element can, for example, be used as the spring means, with an optical control of the mutually displacing components, the housing and the piston. The degree of displacement is an indicator of the biasing force of the spring means and at the same time the traction means.
Diese erfindungsgemäße Maßnahme ermöglicht die Realisierung einer geforderten konstanten Vorspannkraft des Zugmittels, unabhängig von den Bauteiltoleranzen der Verbrennungskraftmaschine, im Hinblick auf einen schlupfar- men Antrieb aller mit dem Zugmitteltrieb verbundenen Aggregate.This measure according to the invention makes it possible to implement a required constant pretensioning force of the traction device, regardless of the component tolerances of the internal combustion engine, with regard to a low-slip drive of all units connected to the traction device drive.
Über ein Federmittel, das einerseits an der Spannvorrichtung, und andererseits an dem Stellhebel angebunden ist, wird bei einem Verschwenken dieser Bauteile die mit der Spannvorrichtung in Verbindung stehende Laufrolle in den Zugmitteltrieb verlagert, wodurch das Zugmittel vorgespannt wird. Durch die für diese Anwendung vorherrschenden Hebelverhältnisse reicht der Hub üblicher Federelemente, insbesondere Hydraulikelemente alleine nicht aus, um einerseits eine einfache Zugmittelmontage und andererseits eine ausreichend hohe Vorspannung des Zugmittels zu erreichen. Zusätzlich variiert die resultierende Zugmittelspannung mit den Bauteiltoleranzen der Verbrennungskraftmaschine. Dabei können sich Toleranzkombinationen einstellen, die zu einer Variation der Anlenkpunkte des Federmittels führen, verbunden mit einer Schwankung der Vorspannung des Federmittels, was nachteilig zu einer Streuung der Vorspannkraft des Zugmittels führt. Die Erfindung ermöglicht die Realisierung einer Spannvorrichtung bzw. eines Spannsystems mit einer über die Federrate des Federmittels exakt definierten Vorspannung des Zugmittels, unabhängig von der Toleranzlage aller unmittel- bar mit dem Zugmitteltrieb in Verbindung stehenden Bauteile, einschließlich des Zugmittels. Die eine wirksame Toleranzkompensation ermöglichende Erfindung vermeidet gleichzeitig Montagefehler, hinsichtlich einer fehlerhaften Einbaulage der Spannvorrichtung. Weiterhin vermeidet die Erfindung eine Überdehnung des Zugmittels bzw. bei einer zu geringen Vorspannung einen unzulässigen Schlupf des Zugmittels, verbunden mit einer verringerten Lebensdauer des Zugmittels.Via a spring means, which is connected on the one hand to the tensioning device and on the other hand to the adjusting lever, when these components are pivoted, the roller connected to the tensioning device is displaced into the traction mechanism drive, whereby the traction means is pretensioned. Due to the prevailing lever ratios for this application, the stroke of conventional spring elements, in particular hydraulic elements, alone is not sufficient to achieve simple traction device assembly on the one hand and sufficient tensioning of the traction device on the other hand. In addition, the resulting traction device tension varies with the component tolerances of the internal combustion engine. Tolerance combinations can result which lead to a variation of the articulation points of the spring means, combined with a fluctuation in the pretension of the spring means, which disadvantageously leads to a spread of the pretensioning force of the traction means. The invention makes it possible to implement a tensioning device or a tensioning system with a pre-tensioning of the traction means that is precisely defined via the spring rate of the spring means, regardless of the tolerance position of all components directly connected to the traction mechanism drive, including the traction means. The invention, which enables effective tolerance compensation, at the same time avoids assembly errors with regard to an incorrect installation position of the tensioning device. Furthermore, the invention avoids an overextension of the traction means or, if the pretension is too low, inadmissible slip of the traction means, combined with a reduced service life of the traction means.
Die Erfindung beinhaltet einen Montagevorteil, aufgrund des vergrößerten Verstellbereichs der Spannvorrichtung. Vorteilhaft schließt die Erfindung weiterhin die Möglichkeit ein, den Zugmitteltrieb auch im Betriebszustand nachzuspannen. Dazu reicht ein Lösen der Fixierschraube und ein anschließendes Verdrehen des Stellhebels in eine die Vorspannkraft des Zugmittels erhöhende Richtung.The invention includes an assembly advantage due to the increased adjustment range of the tensioning device. The invention advantageously also includes the possibility of retensioning the traction mechanism drive even in the operating state. All that is required is to loosen the fixing screw and then turn the adjusting lever in a direction that increases the pretensioning force of the traction device.
Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche 2 bis 12.Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of dependent claims 2 to 12.
Vorzugsweise bietet es sich an, ein vorgespannbares und verriegelbares Federmittel einzusetzen. Ein solches Federmittel ermöglicht die Vorspannung des Zugmittels auf einen vorbestimmten Wert exakt einzustellen. Dabei wird die Verriegelung des Federmittels entfernt, sobald eine Reaktionskraft des Zugmittels die Kraft des vorgespannten Federmittels erreicht, d.h. sich ein Kräftegleichgewicht einstellt und der Stellhebel lagefixiert ist.It is preferable to use a prestressable and lockable spring means. Such a spring means enables the tensioning of the traction means to be set precisely to a predetermined value. The locking of the spring means is removed as soon as a reaction force of the traction means reaches the force of the pretensioned spring means, i.e. an equilibrium of forces is established and the adjusting lever is fixed in position.
Eine vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung, insbesondere zur Erzielung einer Bauteiloptimierung sieht ein schwenkbar angeordnetes, über ein Federmittel abgestütztes Aggregat vor, das gleichzeitig die Funktion der Spannvorrichtung bzw. des Spannsystems übernimmt. Dazu bietet sich insbesondere ein Startergenerator an. Insbesondere für kleinvolumige Verbrennungskraftma- schinen, bei denen zur Bauteil- und Bauraumoptimierung die Aggregate Generator und Starter zu einem Startergenerator zusammengefasst sind, verbessert das erfindungsgemäße, ein verriegel bares Federmittel beinhaltende Konzept die Montage des Zugmittels. Der. schwenkbare Startergenerator, nimmt abhän- gig vom Betriebsmodus unterschiedliche Funktion ein. Im Startmodus dient dieses Aggregat als Abtriebsorgan und im Betriebsmodus als Generator und damit als Antriebsorgan. Vorteilhaft ist der Startergenerator so weit schwenkbar, um eine ungehinderte Montage des Zugmittels zu ermöglichen.An advantageous embodiment of the invention, in particular to achieve component optimization, provides a pivotally arranged unit supported by a spring means, which at the same time takes over the function of the clamping device or the clamping system. A starter generator is particularly suitable for this. Especially for small-volume internal combustion engines Machines in which the generator and starter units are combined to form a starter generator for component and installation space optimization, the concept according to the invention, which includes a lockable spring means, improves the assembly of the traction means. The. Swiveling starter generator takes on different functions depending on the operating mode. In the start mode this unit serves as an output element and in the operating mode as a generator and thus as a drive element. The starter generator can advantageously be pivoted so far to allow unimpeded assembly of the traction means.
Aufgrund von nicht ausreichendem Bauraum an der Verbrennungskraftmaschine bzw. in dem für die Verbrennungskraftmaschine vorgesehenen Bauraum des Fahrzeugs wird der Startergenerator als Spannelement eingesetzt. Dazu ist dieses Aggregat über ein Gehäuse drehbar gelagert, an dem sich gleichzeitig ein Federelement abstützt, das andererseits an einem Gehäuse der Ver- brennungskraftmaschine angeordnet ist.Due to insufficient space on the internal combustion engine or in the space of the vehicle provided for the internal combustion engine, the starter generator is used as a tensioning element. For this purpose, this unit is rotatably supported by a housing on which at the same time a spring element is supported, which on the other hand is arranged on a housing of the internal combustion engine.
Vorzugsweise bietet es sich an, ein hydraulisch wirkendes, als Hydraulikelement ausgebildetes Federmittel einzusetzen. Zur Erzielung eines vorgespannten Federmittels eignet sich bevorzugt eine Verriegelung zwischen dem Kolben und dem Gehäuse, die einfach, kostengünstig darstellbar ist und einfach gelöst werden kann.It is preferable to use a hydraulically acting spring means designed as a hydraulic element. A lock between the piston and the housing, which is simple, inexpensive to produce and can be released easily, is preferably suitable for achieving a prestressed spring means.
Als alternatives Federmittel kann weiterhin eine beispielsweise in einem Gehäuse geführte und mit einem Übertragungselement versehene Schraubenfe- der vorgesehen werden.A screw spring, for example guided in a housing and provided with a transmission element, can also be provided as an alternative spring means.
Außerdem eignet sich für den erfindungsgemäßen Zugmitteltrieb ein als Feder- Dämpfungseinheit ausgebildetes Federmittel, das zur Montage vorgespannt bzw. verriegelbar ist und mit dem zusätzlich eine wirksame Schwingungs- dämpfung der Spannvorrichtung und damit des gesamten Zugmitteltriebs erreicht werden.Also suitable for the traction mechanism drive according to the invention is a spring means designed as a spring damping unit, which is pretensioned or lockable for assembly and with which effective vibration damping of the tensioning device and thus of the entire traction mechanism drive can also be achieved.
Als Stellhebel, über den das Federmittel an dem Gehäuse, insbesondere dem Kurbelgehäuse der Verbrennungskraftmaschine abgestützt ist, eignet sich be- vorzugt ein als Kniehebel ausgebildeter Stellhebel. Eine erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung sieht vor, den Stellhebel mit einer an dem Gehäuse der Verbrennungskraftmaschine lagefixierten Grundplatte zu verbinden, wobei diese Bauteile über eine Drehachse verbunden sind.A suitable lever, by means of which the spring means is supported on the housing, in particular the crankcase of the internal combustion engine, is preferably an adjusting lever designed as a toggle lever. An embodiment according to the invention provides for the actuating lever to be connected to a base plate which is fixed in position on the housing of the internal combustion engine, these components being connected via an axis of rotation.
Die Grundplatte ist vorteilhaft mit einer Einstellskala versehen, die als Indikator für die eingestellte Position des Stellhebels beim Verschwenken gegenüber der Grundplatte dient.The base plate is advantageously provided with an adjustment scale which serves as an indicator of the set position of the actuating lever when pivoting relative to the base plate.
Weiterhin ist die Grundplatte vorteilhaft mit einer Verzahnungsstruktur versehen, deren Lage und Formgebung mit einer weiteren Verzahnungsstruktur des Stellhebels korrespondiert. Diese Maßnahme ermöglicht nach Beendigung der Einstellprozedur der Spannvorrichtung und einer Fixierung des Stellhebels, vorzugsweise mittels einer Verschraubung, eine formschlüssige Sicherung des Stellhebels an der Grundplatte.Furthermore, the base plate is advantageously provided with a toothing structure, the position and shape of which corresponds to a further toothing structure of the actuating lever. This measure enables a positive locking of the actuating lever on the base plate after the adjustment procedure of the tensioning device has been completed and the actuating lever has been fixed, preferably by means of a screw connection.
Eine weitere Ausgestaltung des Einstellhebels bezieht sich auf eine bogenförmige, in einem Radius zu dem Drehpunkt des Einstellhebels verlaufende Ausnehmung, die für eine in die Grundplatte eingeschraubte Fixierschraube be- stimmt ist. Die Ausnehmung in Verbindung mit der Fixierschraube begrenzt den Schwenkbereich des Einstellhebels und stellt gleichzeitig eine Montagehilfe dar, indem diese Bauteile vormontiert sind.Another embodiment of the adjusting lever relates to an arcuate recess, which extends in a radius to the pivot point of the adjusting lever and is intended for a fixing screw screwed into the base plate. The recess in connection with the fixing screw limits the pivoting range of the adjusting lever and at the same time represents an assembly aid in that these components are preassembled.
Der Stellhebel beinhaltet außerdem eine weitere Montagehilfe in Form eines Mehrkantprofils. Das beispielsweise aus dem Stellhebel hervortretende, ausgebildete Mehrkantprofil ist für eine Werkzeugaufnahme bestimmt und ermöglicht eine vereinfachte Verstellung des Stellhebels mittels eines separaten Werkzeugs. Alternativ zu einem hervortretenden Mehrkantprofil schließt die Erfindung ebenfalls ein als Ausnehmung ausgebildetes Mehrkantprofil ein, das beispielsweise zur Aufnahme eines Innensechskantschlüssels bestimmt ist, mit dem der Stellhebel vereinfacht verstellbar ist. Die Erfindung gemäß Anspruch 13 bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren zur Montage der Spannvorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 1, die durch folgende Schritte gekennzeichnet ist,The control lever also includes another assembly aid in the form of a polygonal profile. The formed polygonal profile protruding, for example, from the adjusting lever is intended for a tool holder and enables a simplified adjustment of the adjusting lever by means of a separate tool. As an alternative to a protruding polygonal profile, the invention also includes a polygonal profile designed as a recess, which is intended, for example, to receive an Allen key with which the adjusting lever can be adjusted in a simplified manner. The invention according to claim 13 relates to a method for assembling the tensioning device according to claim 1, which is characterized by the following steps,
a) schwenkbare Befestigung der Spannvorrichtung (2) oder des die Funktion einer Spannvorrichtung ausübenden Aggregats, wie beispielsweise ein Startergenerator (3); b) Montage des Stellhebels (14, 28) an dem Gehäuse der Verbrennungskraftmaschine oder alternativ Befestigung des Stellhebels (14) in Verbindung mit einer zugehörigen Grundplatte (16), die an der Verbrennungskraftmaschine lagefixiert ist; c) Befestigung des verriegelten, vorgespannten Federmittels einerseits an der Spannvorrichtung (2) bzw. an dem die Funktion der Spannvorrichtung ausübenden Aggregates und andererseits an dem Stellhebel; d) Auflegen des Zugmittels (4) auf alle Laufscheiben des Zugmitteltriebs (1 ) einschließlich der Laufscheibe der Spannvorrichtung (2) bzw. des die Funktion der Spannvorrichtung ausübenden Aggregates; e) Verdrehen des Stellhebels (14, 28), bis eine Reaktionskraft aus der Vorspannung des Zugmittels (4) eine Vorspannung des Federmittels (10, 30) erreicht oder diese übertrifft; f) Arretieren des Stellhebels (14, 28) mittels einer Fixierschraube (18) gegenüber der Grundplatte (16) oder einem Gehäuse der Verbrennungskraftmaschine; g) Lösen der Verriegelung des Federmittels (10, 30).a) pivotable attachment of the tensioning device (2) or the unit performing the function of a tensioning device, such as a starter generator (3); b) mounting the adjusting lever (14, 28) on the housing of the internal combustion engine or alternatively fastening the adjusting lever (14) in connection with an associated base plate (16) which is fixed in position on the internal combustion engine; c) fastening the locked, prestressed spring means on the one hand on the tensioning device (2) or on the unit performing the function of the tensioning device and on the other hand on the adjusting lever; d) placing the traction device (4) on all running disks of the traction device drive (1) including the running disk of the tensioning device (2) or the unit performing the function of the tensioning device; e) turning the adjusting lever (14, 28) until a reaction force from the pretension of the traction means (4) reaches or exceeds a pretension of the spring means (10, 30); f) locking the adjusting lever (14, 28) by means of a fixing screw (18) relative to the base plate (16) or a housing of the internal combustion engine; g) releasing the locking of the spring means (10, 30).
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Bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiele, abgebildet in drei Figuren, verdeutlichen die Erfindung. Es zeigen:Preferred exemplary embodiments, illustrated in three figures, illustrate the invention. Show it:
Figur 1 den Aufbau eines erfindungsgemäßen Zugmitteltriebs, bei dem die Spannvorrichtung durch einen schwenkbar angeordneten Startergenerator realisiert ist; Figur 2 den Zugmitteltrieb gemäß Figur 1 in einem Betriebszustand;Figure 1 shows the structure of a traction drive according to the invention, in which the tensioning device is realized by a pivotably arranged starter generator; Figure 2 shows the traction drive according to Figure 1 in an operating state;
Figur 3 eine erfindungsgemäße Spannvorrichtung als Einzelteil in einer Perspektive.Figure 3 shows a clamping device according to the invention as a single part in a perspective.
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In Figur 1 ist weitestgehend schematisch ein Zugmitteltrieb 1 abgebildet mit einer gegenständlich ausgebildeten Spannvorrichtung 2, die einen schwenkbar angeordneten Startergenerator 3 umfasst. Ein Zugmittel 4 verbindet bzw. umschlingt teilweise Laufscheiben des Abtriebsorgans 5, eine mit der Kurbelwelle der Verbrennungskraftmaschine verbundene Laufscheibe sowie unterschiedliche Antriebsorgane wie den Startergenerator 3, eine Wasserpumpe 6, einen Klimakompressor 7 sowie eine Umlenkrolle 8. Zur Erzielung einer ausreichenden Vorspannung und damit zur Vermeidung eines nachteiligen Schlupfes des Zugmittels 4 ist dem Zugmitteltrieb 1 die Spannvorrichtung 2, ausgebildet als schwenkbarer Startergenerator 3 zugeordnet. Dazu ist der Startergenerator 3 über einen Drehpunkt 9 schwenkbar an dem Gehäuse der Verbrennungskraft- maschine angeordnet. Beabstandet zu dem Drehpunkt 9 ist an einem Anlenk- punkt 11 des Startergenerators ein Federmittel 10 mit einem Befestigungsauge 12 gelenkig befestigt. An dem vom Befestigungsauge 12 gegenüberliegenden Ende bildet das Federmittel 10 ein weiteres Befestigungsauge, mit dem das Federmittel 10 an einem Stellhebel 14 angelenkt ist.A traction mechanism drive 1 is shown largely schematically in FIG. 1 with an objectively designed tensioning device 2, which comprises a pivotably arranged starter generator 3. A traction device 4 partially connects or loops around the running disks of the output member 5, a running disk connected to the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine, and different drive elements such as the starter generator 3, a water pump 6, an air conditioning compressor 7 and a deflection roller 8 An adverse slip of the traction device 4 is assigned to the traction device drive 1, the tensioning device 2, designed as a pivotable starter generator 3. For this purpose, the starter generator 3 is pivotably arranged on the housing of the internal combustion engine via a pivot point 9. Spaced from the pivot point 9, a spring means 10 is fastened in an articulated manner to an articulation point 11 of the starter generator with a fastening eye 12. At the end opposite the fastening eye 12, the spring means 10 forms a further fastening eye with which the spring means 10 is articulated on an adjusting lever 14.
Der Stellhebel 14 ist um eine Schwenkachse 15 verdrehbar, wobei die Schwenkachse 15 unmittelbar eine Verbindung mit einem Gehäuse der Verbrennungskraftmaschine herstellt oder alternativ mit einer Grundplatte 16 verbunden ist, die im Betriebszustand drehstarr angeordnet, eine Baueinheit mit dem Stellhebel 14 bildet. Radial beabstandet zu der Schwenkachse 15 sowie versetzt zu dem Befestigungsauge 13 bildet der Stellhebel 14 eine in einem Radius zu der Schwenkachse des Stellhebels 14 verlaufende Ausnehmung 17, die den maximalen Schwenkbereich des Stellhebels 14 bestimmt. Mittels der in die Ausnehmung 17 eingesetzten Fixierschraube 18 kann nach Ende der Ein- Stellprozedur der Spannvorrichtung 2 der Stellhebel 14 gegenüber der Grundplatte 16 lagepositioniert werden. Die Grundplatte 16 ist mit einer in Richtung des Stellhebels 14 hervortretenden Verzahnungsstruktur 19 versehen, die mit einer entsprechend lagepositionierten bzw. übereinstimmend gestalteten Ver- zahnungsstruktur des Stellhebels 14 korrespondiert, zur Erzielung einer formschlüssigen Verbindung zwischen dem Stellhebel 14 und der Grundplatte 16 in der Betriebsposition. Im Zusammenhang mit einer Verzahnungsstruktur bietet es sich an zwischen dem Stellhebel 14 und der Grundplatte 16 eine Spreizfeder anzuordnen, die eine nachteilige Beeinflussung der Einstellung durch die Verzahnungsstruktur 19 vermeidet. Außerdem kann die Verzahnungstruktur 19 als eine Einstellskala für die Position des Stellhebels 14 genutzt werden. Weiterhin ist der Stellhebel 14 mit einem Mehrkantprofil 20 für ein Verstellwerkzeug versehen, um die Einstellung, das Verschwenken des Stellhebels 14 zu vereinfachen.The adjusting lever 14 can be rotated about a pivot axis 15, the pivot axis 15 directly establishing a connection to a housing of the internal combustion engine or alternatively being connected to a base plate 16 which, in the operating state, is arranged in a rotationally rigid manner and forms a structural unit with the adjusting lever 14. Radially spaced from the pivot axis 15 and offset from the fastening eye 13, the adjusting lever 14 forms a recess 17 which extends in a radius to the pivot axis of the adjusting lever 14 and which determines the maximum pivoting range of the adjusting lever 14. By means of the fixing screw 18 inserted into the recess 17, after the insertion Setting procedure of the tensioning device 2, the adjusting lever 14 can be positioned in relation to the base plate 16. The base plate 16 is provided with a toothing structure 19 protruding in the direction of the adjusting lever 14, which corresponds to a correspondingly positioned or correspondingly configured toothing structure of the adjusting lever 14, in order to achieve a positive connection between the adjusting lever 14 and the base plate 16 in the operating position. In connection with a toothing structure, it is advisable to arrange an expansion spring between the adjusting lever 14 and the base plate 16, which avoids an adverse influence on the setting by the toothing structure 19. In addition, the toothing structure 19 can be used as an adjustment scale for the position of the actuating lever 14. Furthermore, the adjusting lever 14 is provided with a polygonal profile 20 for an adjusting tool in order to simplify the adjustment, the pivoting of the adjusting lever 14.
Zur Montage der Spannvorrichtung 2, die einen schwenkbaren Startergenerator 3 umfasst, wird dieser zunächst über die Drehachse 9 an der Verbrennungskraftmaschine schwenkbar befestigt. Anschließend erfolgt die Befestigung des Stellhebels 14 mittels der Schwenkachse 15 an der Verbrennungs- kraftmaschine. Alternativ bietet es sich an, eine vorgefertigte Einheit, bestehend aus der Grundplatte 16 und dem Stellhebel 14, die einerseits über die Schwenkachse 15 und andererseits über die Fixierschraube 18 verbunden sind, an der Verbrennungskraftmaschine zu befestigen. Anschließend erfolgt die Montage des Federmittels 10, das auf ein definiertes den Abstand der Be- festigungsaugen 12, 13 definierendes Abstandsmaß „I" vorgespannt bzw. verriegelt ist. Das vorgespannte Federmittel 10 in Verbindung mit einer entsprechend ausgelegten Kinematik, d. h. einem Hebelverhältnis zwischen der Drehachse 9 und dem Anlenkpunkt 11 des Startergenerators 3 kann die Vorspannkraft des Zugmittels 4 unmittelbar beeinflusst werden.To assemble the tensioning device 2, which comprises a pivotable starter generator 3, this is first pivotally attached to the internal combustion engine via the axis of rotation 9. The actuating lever 14 is then attached to the internal combustion engine by means of the pivot axis 15. Alternatively, it is advisable to attach a prefabricated unit, consisting of the base plate 16 and the actuating lever 14, which are connected on the one hand via the pivot axis 15 and on the other hand via the fixing screw 18, to the internal combustion engine. The spring means 10 is then mounted, which is pretensioned or locked to a defined distance dimension “I” which defines the distance between the fastening eyes 12, 13. The pretensioned spring means 10 in connection with a correspondingly designed kinematics, ie a lever ratio between the axis of rotation 9 and the articulation point 11 of the starter generator 3, the pretensioning force of the traction means 4 can be influenced directly.
Zur Einstellung des Abstandsmaßes „I" sind zwei zueinander verschiebbare Hälften, insbesondere ein Gehäuse und eine Kolbenstange des Federmittels 10 mittels eines Stiftes 21 zueinander lagefixiert. Nach erfolgter Montage des verriegelten Federmittels 10 in einer Endlage, die der Montageposition des Stellhebels 14 entspricht, kann das Zugmittel 4, das alle Laufscheiben des Zugmitteltriebs 1 zumindest teilweise umschließt, problemlos aufgelegt werden. Anschließend wird der Stellhebel 14 vorzugsweise mittels eines an dem Mehrkantprofil 20 angreifenden Einstellwerkzeugs im Gegenuhrzeigersinn verdreht, bis eine Reaktionskraft aus der Riemenvorspannung gleich oder größer der Federkraft des verriegelten Federmittels 10 entspricht. Nach Erreichen dieses Kräftegleichgewichts wird der Stellhebel 14 mittels der Fixierschraube 18 lagepositioniert. Anschließend kann der zur Verriegelung des Federmittels 10 bestimmte Stift 21 entfernt werden, so dass im Betriebszustand das Federmittel 10 selbsttätig eine sich einstellende Längung des Zugmittels 4 kompensieren kann.To set the distance dimension “I”, two halves that can be displaced relative to one another, in particular a housing and a piston rod of the spring means 10, are fixed in position relative to one another by means of a pin 21. After the locked spring means 10 has been installed in an end position that corresponds to the mounting position of the Adjusting lever 14 corresponds, the traction means 4, which at least partially surrounds all the running disks of the traction mechanism drive 1, can be placed without problems. The adjusting lever 14 is then preferably rotated counterclockwise by means of an adjusting tool engaging the polygonal profile 20 until a reaction force from the belt pretension corresponds to or greater than the spring force of the locked spring means 10. After reaching this equilibrium of forces, the adjusting lever 14 is positioned by means of the fixing screw 18. Subsequently, the pin 21 intended for locking the spring means 10 can be removed, so that in the operating state the spring means 10 can automatically compensate for a lengthening of the traction means 4 that occurs.
Die Figur 2 zeigt die Betriebsposition der Spannvorrichtung 2, d. h. den verschwenkten Startergenerator 3. In dieser Position ergibt sich die für die Funkti- on des Zugmitteltriebs 1 erforderliche Vorspannkraft des Zugmittels 4, der einen schlupffreien Antrieb aller Antriebsorgane sicherstellt, die mit dem Zugmitteltrieb 1 in Verbindung stehen.Figure 2 shows the operating position of the clamping device 2, i. H. the pivoted starter generator 3. This position results in the pretensioning force of the traction device 4 required for the function of the traction mechanism drive 1, which ensures a slip-free drive of all drive elements which are connected to the traction mechanism drive 1.
In Figur 3 ist eine alternativ zu der Spannvorrichtung 2 gemäß Figur 1 ausge- bildete Spannvorrichtung 22 dargestellt. Die Spannvorrichtung 22 umfasst einen um einen Drehpunkt 24 schwenkbaren Tragkörper 23. An dem von dem Drehpunkt 24 gegenüberliegenden Endbereich ist eine drehbare Laufscheibe 25 angeordnet. Ein Anlenkpunkt 26 des Tragkörpers 23 ist für das Federmittel 30 bestimmt, das über ein erstes Befestigungsauge 27 mit dem Tragkörper 23 verbunden ist. Mit einem weiteren Befestigungsauge 28 ist das Federmittel 30 an dem Stellhebel 28 befestigt. Der Stellhebel 28 ist um die Schwenkachse 29 drehbar und übereinstimmend mit dem Stellhebel 14 gemäß Figur 1 sowohl mit einer bogenförmig gestalteten Ausnehmung 31 als auch mit einem Mehrkantprofil 32 versehen, das für ein Einstellwerkzeug bestimmt ist. Das als eine Schraubendruckfeder ausgebildete Federmittel 30 ist mittels einer separaten Halteklammer 33 in einer vorgespannten Lage verriegelbar, zur Erzielung einer Montage der Spannvorrichtung 2 wie im Zusammenhang mit Figur 1 zuvor erläutert. BezugszahlenFIG. 3 shows a tensioning device 22 designed as an alternative to the tensioning device 2 according to FIG. 1. The tensioning device 22 comprises a support body 23 which can be pivoted about a pivot point 24. A rotatable running disk 25 is arranged on the end region opposite the pivot point 24. A pivot point 26 of the support body 23 is intended for the spring means 30, which is connected to the support body 23 via a first fastening eye 27. The spring means 30 is fastened to the adjusting lever 28 with a further fastening eye 28. The adjusting lever 28 can be rotated about the pivot axis 29 and, in accordance with the adjusting lever 14 according to FIG. 1, is provided both with an arcuate recess 31 and with a polygonal profile 32 which is intended for an adjusting tool. The spring means 30, which is designed as a helical compression spring, can be locked in a pretensioned position by means of a separate retaining clip 33, in order to achieve an assembly of the tensioning device 2 as previously explained in connection with FIG. 1. reference numerals
Zugmitteltrieb 27 BefestigungsaugeTraction drive 27 mounting eye
Spannvorrichtung 28 StellhebelClamping device 28 adjusting lever
Startergenerator 29 SchwenkachseStarter generator 29 swivel axis
Zugmittel 30 FedermittelTraction means 30 spring means
Abtriebsorgan 31 AusnehmungOutput member 31 recess
Wasserpumpe 32 MehrkantprofilWater pump 32 polygonal profile
Klimakompressor 33 HalteklammerAir conditioning compressor 33 bracket
Umlenkrolleidler pulley
Drehachseaxis of rotation
Federmittelspring means
Anlenkpunktarticulation
Befestigungsaugefastening eye
Befestigungsaugefastening eye
Stellhebellever
Schwenkachseswivel axis
Grundplattebaseplate
Ausnehmungrecess
Fixierschraubefixing screw
Verzahnungsstrukturtoothing structure
MehrkantprofilPolygonal profile
Stiftpen
Spannvorrichtungjig
Tragkörpersupporting body
Drehachseaxis of rotation
Laufscheibesheave
Anlenkpunkt articulation

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Patentansprüche claims
1. Zugmitteltrieb, bestimmt zum Antrieb von zumindest einem Aggregat einer Verbrennungskraftmaschine, der ein Zugmittel (4) umfasst, das Laufscheiben eines Abtriebsorgans (5) und zumindest eines Antriebsorgans verbindet, wobei zur Erzielung einer ausreichenden Vorspannung des Zugmittels (4), eine um einen Drehpunkt (9, 24) schwenkbar angeordnete Spannvorrichtung (2, 22) über ein, eine Vorspannkraft des Zugmittels (4) beeinflussendes Federmittel (10, 30) abgestützt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass dem Federmittel (10, 30) ein Stellhebel (14, 28) zugeordnet ist und diese Bauteile gemeinsam verschwenkbar sind, bis eine Reaktionskraft des Zug- mittels (4) eine Vorspannkraft des vorgespannten Federmittels (10, 30) erreicht.1. traction mechanism drive, intended for driving at least one unit of an internal combustion engine, which comprises a traction means (4) that connects running disks of an output element (5) and at least one drive element, one for one to achieve sufficient pretensioning of the traction means (4) The fulcrum (9, 24) of pivotably arranged tensioning device (2, 22) is supported by a spring means (10, 30) influencing a pretensioning force of the traction means (4), characterized in that an adjusting lever (14, 28) and these components can be pivoted together until a reaction force of the traction means (4) reaches a pretensioning force of the pretensioned spring means (10, 30).
2. Zugmitteltrieb nach Anspruch 1, wobei zur Montage, das Federmittel (10, 30) der Spannvorrichtung (2, 22) vorgespannt und verriegelbar ist.2. traction drive according to claim 1, wherein for assembly, the spring means (10, 30) of the tensioning device (2, 22) is biased and lockable.
3. Zugmitteltrieb nach Anspruch 1, wobei ein schwenkbar angeordnetes, über das Federmittel (10) abgestützte Aggregat gleichzeitig die Funktion der Spannvorrichtung (2) übernimmt.3. traction drive according to claim 1, wherein a pivotally arranged, via the spring means (10) supported unit simultaneously takes over the function of the tensioning device (2).
4. Zugmitteltrieb nach Anspruch 3, wobei als Aggregat ein Startergenerator (3) vorgesehen ist.4. traction drive according to claim 3, wherein a starter generator (3) is provided as a unit.
5. Zugmitteltrieb nach Anspruch 1, mit einem hydraulisch wirkenden, als Hydraulikelement ausgebildetes Federmittel (10), deren Kolben gegenüber ei- nem Gehäuse arretierbar bzw. verriegelbar ist.5. traction drive according to claim 1, with a hydraulically acting, designed as a hydraulic element spring means (10), the piston of which can be locked or locked relative to a housing.
6. Zugmitteltrieb nach Anspruch 5, wobei zur Verriegelung des Federmittels (10) ein Stift (21 ) vorgesehen ist. 6. traction drive according to claim 5, wherein a pin (21) is provided for locking the spring means (10).
7. Zugmitteltrieb nach Anspruch 1 , mit einem als Schraubendruckfeder ausgebildeten Federmittel (30), das vorgespannt mittels einer Halteklammer (33) verriegelbar ist.7. traction drive according to claim 1, with a helical compression spring means (30) which is preloaded by means of a retaining clip (33) can be locked.
8. Zugmitteltrieb nach Anspruch 1 , wobei als Federmittel eine Feder- Dämpfereinheit vorgesehen ist.8. traction drive according to claim 1, wherein a spring-damper unit is provided as spring means.
9. Zugmitteltrieb nach Anspruch 1 , bei dem der Stellhebel (14) mit einer an einem Gehäuse der Verbrennungskraftmaschine lagefixierten Grundplatte (16) verbunden ist.9. traction mechanism drive according to claim 1, wherein the adjusting lever (14) with a position fixed to a housing of the internal combustion engine base plate (16) is connected.
10. Zugmitteltrieb nach Anspruch 9, bei dem die Grundplatte (16) eine Verzahnungsstruktur (19) aufweist, die mit einer weiteren dem Stellhebel (14) zugeordneten Verzahnungsstruktur korrespondiert, wobei die Verzahnungs- Struktur (19) der Grundplatte (16) gleichzeitig eine Einstellskala darstellt.10. traction drive according to claim 9, wherein the base plate (16) has a toothing structure (19) which corresponds to a further toothing structure associated with the actuating lever (14), the toothing structure (19) of the base plate (16) simultaneously having an adjustment scale represents.
11. Zugmitteltrieb nach Anspruch 1 , wobei der Stellhebel (14, 28) eine bogenförmig in einem Radius zu einem Schwenkachse (15) des Stellhebels verlaufende Ausnehmung (17, 31 ) einschließt, die für eine Fixierschraube (18) bestimmt ist.11. Traction drive according to claim 1, wherein the adjusting lever (14, 28) includes an arcuate in a radius to a pivot axis (15) of the adjusting lever extending recess (17, 31) which is intended for a fixing screw (18).
12. Zugmitteltrieb nach Anspruch 1 , wobei der Stellhebel (14, 28) eine als Mehrkantprofil (20, 32) gestaltete Werkzeugaufnahme einschließt.12. Traction drive according to claim 1, wherein the adjusting lever (14, 28) includes a tool holder designed as a polygonal profile (20, 32).
13. Verfahren zur Montage der Spannvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , gekennzeichnet durch folgende Schritte:13. The method for assembling the clamping device according to claim 1, characterized by the following steps:
a) schwenkbare Anordnung der Spannvorrichtung (2, 22) oder des die Funktion der Spannvorrichtung (2) ausübenden Aggregates;a) pivotable arrangement of the clamping device (2, 22) or the unit performing the function of the clamping device (2);
b) Montage des Stellhebels (14, 28), der das Federmittel (10) mit der Verbrennungskraftmaschine verbindet oder alternativ Befestigung der Grundplatte (16) in Verbindung mit dem Stellhebel (14) an der Verbrennungskraftmaschine; c) Befestigung des vorgespannten und verriegelten Federmittels (10, 30) an der Spannvorrichtung (2, 22) bzw. dem die Funktion der Spannvorrichtung (2) ausübenden Aggregates sowie an dem Stellhebel (14, 28);b) assembly of the adjusting lever (14, 28) which connects the spring means (10) to the internal combustion engine or alternatively attachment of the base plate (16) in connection with the adjusting lever (14) to the internal combustion engine; c) fastening the prestressed and locked spring means (10, 30) to the tensioning device (2, 22) or to the unit performing the function of the tensioning device (2) and to the adjusting lever (14, 28);
e) Auflegen des Zugmittels (4), das alle Laufscheiben des Zugmitteltriebse) Put on the traction device (4) that all the pulleys of the traction drive
(1 ) verbindet;(1) connects;
f) Verdrehen des Stellhebels (14, 28) bis eine Reaktionskraft aus der Vorspannung des Zugmittels (4) eine Vorspannkraft des Federmittelsf) Turning the adjusting lever (14, 28) until a reaction force from the pretension of the traction means (4) a pretensioning force of the spring means
(10, 30) erreicht oder diese übertrifft;(10, 30) reached or exceeded;
g) Arretieren des Stellhebels (14, 28) mittels einer Fixierschraube (18);g) locking the adjusting lever (14, 28) by means of a fixing screw (18);
h) Lösen der Verriegelung des Federmittels (10, 30) durch Entnahme desh) releasing the locking of the spring means (10, 30) by removing the
Stiftes (21 ) bzw. der Halteklammer (33). Pin (21) or the holding clip (33).
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