EP2992224B1 - System for blocking relative translational movement between two parts - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to the field of locking systems, and more particularly a locking system of the relative movement of two parts relative to each other, a part being movable, the other part being fixed.
- the invention particularly relates to a locking device of a cylindrical shaft relative to a body, one of these two elements being movable and the other being fixed. More particularly, the invention relates to a locking system in position for such trees.
- Cylinders or presses are used when it is necessary to exert a force such as pressure that the user alone can not exercise for a sufficient time or can not exercise at all.
- Hydraulic cylinders are thus used in many fields, and for example the field of handling for elevators, lifts, rockers, positioners etc, the field of public works and shipyards for the positioning of drilling platforms, the maneuvers and locks of the lock gates, the transport sector for barges, dredges, wagons and special carriers, bridges ...
- the cylinders are provided with locking means.
- One of these locking systems is a locking system with sleeve type element.
- This system consists of a conical casing in which is disposed a ring or sleeve of complementary conical outer shape. It is in this ring that slides the piston rod of the cylinder.
- the ring can be moved axially relative to the housing to tighten the piston of the cylinder.
- the displacement is achieved using a piston disposed at the constricted part of the housing.
- This piston moves under the pressure of a hydraulic fluid or other suitable fluid. When pressurized, the piston moves the ring in a direction opposite to that of the cylinder piston load, and allows the piston rod of the ram to slide. When no longer under pressure, the piston moves the ring in the same direction as the load of the piston of the cylinder, which by tightening around the piston of the cylinder prevents it from sliding.
- This system is for example illustrated in the patent EP2226513 .
- Another blocking system used and described in the patent EP0534879 relates to a double-acting cylinder.
- This system is characterized in that the piston rod is mounted tightly in a cylinder, said piston rod being immobilized in the cylinder by the lack of pressure of a fluid and released in movement relative to this cylinder by a dilation provided by the pressure of a fluid between the piston and the cylinder.
- a disadvantage of this system is that the tight fitting of the piston into the cylinder makes it difficult to assemble.
- EP1898103 discloses a hydraulic cylinder with automatic locking or blocking is permanently obtained at least a pressure causing deformation, the unlocking being obtained by canceling this deformation.
- the present invention therefore aims to overcome one or more of the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a secure locking system for a cylindrical shaft in motion relative to an element, such as for example a cylinder, allowing a better blocking and a quick and easy release in case of failure of the hydraulic fluid system for unlocking.
- the present invention proposes a secure locking system according to claim 1.
- the secure locking system is a locking system of a cylindrical shaft and an element, in translation movement relative to each other.
- the immobilizing element is configured to act radially on the cylindrical shaft.
- the locking cylinder comprises an axial bore, adapted to the sliding of the cylindrical shaft and having areas of different diameters, the diameter of the central portion of the bore being configured to provide a sealed annular chamber between the outer surface of the cylindrical shaft and the inner surface of the bore in which the viscoelastic fluid is disposed.
- the system comprises a viscoelastic fluid inlet in the form of a blind hole oriented perpendicular to the axis of translation of the cylindrical shaft and formed in the locking cylinder.
- this inlet comprising means for holding the viscoelastic fluid under pressure in the locking cylinder to hold the viscoelastic fluid 8 under a minimum pressure.
- the immobilizing element is formed by a tube disposed in the annular chamber so as to be in contact with the cylindrical shaft when it is present, the viscoelastic fluid being disposed between the tube and the inner surface of the bore.
- the system comprises a hydraulic fluid inlet configured to bring a hydraulic fluid to the intersection of the surface of the cylindrical shaft and an inner surface of the immobilizing means, such that in the presence of hydraulic fluid the cylindrical shaft is free in translation.
- the invention also relates to a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, single or double effect, comprising a secure locking system according to the invention.
- the secure locking system is attached upstream of a cylinder of the cylinder, relative to the load or the element on which is exerted pressure or lifting.
- the secure locking system is attached downstream of a cylinder of the cylinder, relative to the load or the element on which is exerted pressure or lifting.
- the invention relates to a system 5 for locking or secure locking of a room relative to another room.
- the two pieces being in motion relative to each other.
- the secure locking system of the two parts in translation movement relative to each other comprises a locking means in which is disposed an immobilizing element, the immobilizing element being associated with a viscous fluid.
- elastic member disposed between the locking means and the immobilizing element in such a way that the translation movement is blocked when the viscoelastic fluid is under pressure in the locking means and that the translational movement is possible when the visco fluid elastic is no longer under pressure.
- One of the two pieces is inserted into the other.
- This locking system illustrated on the figure 1 , is used for example for moving cylindrical shafts 112 moving relative to a fixed element or conversely for cylindrical shafts 112 fixed relative to a movable member in motion.
- cylindrical shaft means a cylindrical hollow or solid longitudinal body. This cylinder is slidably mounted in an element.
- the element is for example of cylindrical or non-cylindrical sleeve type.
- sliding means that the cylindrical shaft 112 slides in the element, as is the case for example in a jack, or conversely that the element slides around the shaft 112, as is the case for the slide of a press.
- the element slides around the shaft 112, as is the case for the slide of a press.
- the locking system according to the invention makes it possible to block the translation of the cylindrical shaft 112 with respect to the element.
- the secure locking system according to the invention thus comprises a locking means.
- this locking means is a locking cylinder 50.
- This blocking cylinder 50 comprises an axial bore 51 in which the cylindrical shaft 112 slides, having zones of different diameters.
- the diameter of the central portion of the bore 51 is configured to provide an annular chamber 54 between the outer surface of the cylindrical shaft 112 and the inner surface of the bore 51.
- the ends of the annular chamber 54 are formed. by decreasing the diameter of the bore 51 of the cylinder 50.
- the seal in the annular chamber 54 is maintained thanks to the seals 53, 53 'disposed at the ends of the locking cylinder 50.
- the cylinder is formed of two parts.
- a first portion has an end, with a seal, whose bore diameter is complementary to the outer diameter of the piston rod and an elongate portion whose bore diameter is configured to mange an annular chamber between the outer surface of the piston rod and the inner surface of the bore.
- the second part forms the other end of the cylinder.
- the internal diameter of the bore of this second portion is complementary to the outer diameter of the piston rod and comprises a seal.
- an element 55 for immobilizing the shaft with respect to the cylinder or vice versa is disposed inside the annular chamber 54 and in contact with the outer surface of the cylindrical shaft 12 .
- This immobilization element 55 is of the tube 55 type.
- This immobilization element 55 acts radially on the shaft 112 to immobilize the shaft 112 relative to the cylinder 50.
- the thickness of the tube 55 is smaller than the radius of the chamber 54, which allows to leave a space between the tube 55 and the inner surface of the bore 51 in the annular chamber 54.
- the tube 55 is of sufficiently flexible material to be deformed by the pressure of a fluid, but sufficiently resistant to withstand the tensile force when the cylindrical shaft 112 is in translation.
- the tube 55 is made of steel.
- the final thickness of the tube 55 is defined according to the radius of the annular chamber 54, the diameter of the shaft 112 and the length of the locking cylinder 50, so that the tube 55 retains its characteristics of flexibility and strength.
- the inner diameter of the tube 55 is defined to be in direct contact along its entire length with the outer surface of the shaft 112.
- the tube is configured to abut at each of its ends 52, 52 'against the ends of the tube. locking cylinder, in particular during a translational force of the shaft 112 relative to the tube.
- One of the ends 52 of the locking cylinder 50 comprises a fluid inlet 60, and for example hydraulic fluid.
- the fluid is hydraulic oil.
- This fluid inlet 60 is disposed perpendicularly to the translation axis X of the shaft 112, and therefore also perpendicularly to the axis of the locking cylinder 50.
- the fluid inlet 60 is in the form of a blind hole which opens into a channel 61 formed at the intersection of the outer surface of the piston rod and the inner surface of the cylinder. This channel opens itself between the tube 55 and the outer surface of the shaft 112.
- the free space of the annular chamber of the locking system is completely filled with a viscoelastic fluid 8 maintained under a minimum pressure.
- the filling is performed via a conduit 80 for the arrival of the fluid.
- the closing of the inlet conduit 80 of viscoelastic fluid 8 is carried out with means 81 for holding the viscoelastic fluid 8 under pressure.
- These means 81 for holding under pressure are of the plug or valve type or any other type of well-known closure means.
- the means 81 of maintenance under pressure are selected so as to allow, during normal operation of the blocking system, the entry of the fluid and prevent its exit while maintaining the viscoelastic fluid under pressure, and during emergency operation, to allow the evacuation of the viscoelastic fluid.
- the locking system illustrated on the figure 1 , secure is a secure locking system for hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders, as well as a hydraulic cylinder equipped with this locking system shown on the figure 2 .
- the cylindrical shaft 112 of the figure 1 is a cylinder piston rod 12 illustrated on the figure 2 .
- the cylinder 1 concerned by the present invention comprises a cylinder 10 and a piston 11 associated with a piston rod 12 illustrated in FIGS. Figures 1 and 2 .
- the piston 11 and the piston rod 12 are slidably mounted in the cylinder 10.
- the translation of the piston rod 12 thus allows the displacement by pressure or lifting of objects or element as described above.
- the jack 1 is a single or double effect, that is to say that a working fluid, for example a liquid of hydraulic type or compressed gas, such as air, acts either in a direction of translation or in the two directions of translation. It is on this translation that acts the secure locking system 5 according to the invention, in order to maintain the piston rod 12 in a specific position.
- the piston rod 12 is coated with a ceramic base, which makes it possible to have a high coefficient of friction.
- the secure locking system 5 according to the invention and used for a jack according to the invention comprises a locking cylinder 50.
- This blocking cylinder 50 comprises an axial bore 51 in which the piston rod 12, referenced 112 figure 1 , having areas of different diameters. More specifically, at the two ends 52, 52 'of the locking cylinder 50, the diameter d52, d52' of the bore is complementary to the outer diameter of the piston rod. According to one embodiment of the invention, the diameter d52, d52 'of the bore of the two ends 52, 52' is equivalent to that of the outer diameter of the piston rod, so that the inner surface of the piston bore is in direct contact with the outer surface of the piston rod.
- Each of the ends 52, 52 'of the cylinder 50 also has seals 53, 53'.
- the diameter d5 of the central portion of the bore 51 is configured to provide an annular chamber 54 between the outer surface of the piston rod and the inner surface of the bore 51.
- the ends of the annular chamber are formed by the decrease in diameter of the bore of the cylinder.
- the seal in the annular chamber 54 is maintained thanks to the seals 53, 53 'disposed at the ends of the locking cylinder 50.
- the elements in contact with the piston rod are therefore in order: a seal 53, an end 52 of the locking cylinder, the annular chamber 54, a second 52 'end of the locking cylinder and a second seal 53 'sealing.
- the seal is disposed in a cavity formed at the end of the locking cylinder between the cylinder and the outer surface of the piston rod.
- the cylinder is formed of two parts.
- a first portion has an end, with a seal, whose bore diameter is complementary to the outer diameter of the piston rod and an elongate portion whose bore diameter is configured to mange an annular chamber between the outer surface of the piston rod and the inner surface of the bore.
- the second part forms the other end of the cylinder.
- the internal diameter of the bore of this second portion is complementary to the outer diameter of the piston rod and comprises a seal.
- an element 55 for immobilizing the piston rod is disposed inside the annular chamber 54 and in contact with the surface of the piston rod.
- This immobilizing element 55 is of tube type 55.
- This immobilization element 55 acts radially on the piston rod to immobilize it.
- the thickness of the tube 55 is less than the radius of the annular chamber 54, which allows to leave a space 56 between the tube 55 and the inner surface of the bore 51 in the annular chamber 54.
- the tube 55 is sufficiently flexible material to be deformed by the pressure of a fluid, but sufficiently resistant to withstand the tensile force when the piston rod is in translation.
- the tube 55 is made of steel.
- the final thickness of the tube 55 is defined according to the radius of the annular chamber 54, the diameter of the rod and the length of the locking cylinder 50 so that the tube 55 retains its characteristics of flexibility and strength.
- the internal diameter of the tube 55 is defined so as to be in direct contact along its entire length with the external surface of the rod of piston.
- the tube is configured to abut at each of its ends against the ends of the locking cylinder, in particular during a translation force when the piston rod slides in the tube.
- One of the ends 52 of the locking cylinder 50 comprises a fluid inlet 60, and for example hydraulic fluid.
- the fluid is hydraulic oil.
- This fluid inlet 60 is disposed perpendicularly to the translation axis X of the piston rod, and therefore also perpendicularly to the axis of the locking cylinder 50.
- the fluid inlet 60 is in the form of a blind hole which opens into a channel 61 formed at the intersection of the outer surface of the piston rod and the inner surface of the cylinder. This channel opens itself between the tube 55 and the outer surface of the piston rod.
- the free space of the annular chamber 54 of the locking system i.e., the space between the tube and the inner surface of the bore of the locking cylinder is completely filled with a viscoelastic fluid 8.
- the viscoelastic fluid is based on silicone.
- This viscoelastic fluid 8 is more compressible than hydraulic oil and is deformable under the action of significant pressure.
- the filling of the space with the viscoelastic fluid 8 is done via an inlet 80 of viscoelastic fluid formed in the locking cylinder.
- This inlet 80 is in the form of a blind hole oriented perpendicularly to the axis X of translation of the piston rod. This inlet 80 is kept closed after the filling of the space with the viscoelastic fluid to maintain the viscoelastic fluid under a minimum pressure.
- the closing of the inlet conduit 80 of viscoelastic fluid 8 is carried out with means 81 for holding the viscoelastic fluid 8 under pressure.
- These means 81 for holding under pressure are of the plug or valve type or any other type of well-known closure means.
- the means 81 for holding under pressure are chosen so as to allow, during normal operation of the locking system, the inlet of the fluid and prevent its exit while maintaining the viscoelastic fluid under pressure, and during operation. emergency, to allow the evacuation of the visco-elastic fluid.
- the secure locking system 5 comprises means for fixing the cylinder of the cylinder.
- the secure locking system is fixed upstream of the cylinder of the cylinder relative to the load or the element on which is exerted pressure or lifting.
- the secure locking system is attached downstream of the cylinder of the cylinder relative to the load or the element on which is exerted pressure or lifting.
- the locking system 5 according to the invention and the jack 1 comprising such a blocking blocking system 5 operates as follows:
- the piston rod slides in the tube 55 of the blocking system 5 according to the invention.
- the viscoelastic fluid 8 is kept under pressure. Under these conditions the viscoelastic fluid 8 exerts a pressure on the walls of the tube 55 which will thus deform towards the piston rod.
- the deformation of the tube 55 will increase the friction between the piston rod and the tube 55, and brake the piston rod.
- the pressure exerted on the tube 55 is defined so as to allow the total stopping of the translation of the piston rod.
- the pressure by the viscoelastic fluid 8 on the tube is maintained the time required for the lifting or pressure operation or other operation performed by the cylinder 1.
- the translational unblocking of the piston rod is achieved by a hydraulic fluid inlet via the hydraulic fluid inlet conduit between the tube 55 and the outer surface of the piston rod. This arrival of hydraulic fluid exerts a pressure sufficient to deform the tube 55 in the direction of the locking cylinder 50. In this configuration, the piston rod is free to slide.
- the deformation of the tube 55 by the hydraulic fluid is made possible by the compression properties of the viscoelastic fluid.
- the system allows emergency unlocking.
- This emergency release is done by opening the valve 81 or other pressurizing system which closes the arrival of the viscoelastic fluid 8 and allows its maintenance under pressure.
- the presence of the viscoelastic fluid makes it possible to overcome the problems due to the failure of the arrival of the hydraulic fluid. Indeed, if for any reason whatsoever, the arrival of hydraulic fluid is no longer possible, the system is jammed in blocking mode.
- the presence of the viscoelastic fluid makes it possible to unlock the system simply by opening the means for holding under pressure. Indeed, the opening of the pressure holding means of the viscoelastic fluid inlet conduit removes the pressure exerted on the viscoelastic fluid which no longer exerts pressure on the tube. Braking of the piston rod by the friction tube is thus stopped, and the piston rod can then slide freely.
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La présente invention concerne le domaine des systèmes de verrouillage, et plus particulièrement un système de verrouillage du mouvement relatif de deux pièces l'une par rapport à l'autre, une pièce étant mobile, l'autre pièce étant fixe.The present invention relates to the field of locking systems, and more particularly a locking system of the relative movement of two parts relative to each other, a part being movable, the other part being fixed.
L'invention concerne notamment un dispositif de verrouillage d'un arbre cylindrique par rapport à un corps, l'un des ces deux éléments étant mobile et l'autre étant fixe. Plus particulièrement, l'invention concerne un système de blocage en position pour de tels arbres.The invention particularly relates to a locking device of a cylindrical shaft relative to a body, one of these two elements being movable and the other being fixed. More particularly, the invention relates to a locking system in position for such trees.
Il est souvent nécessaire de devoir verrouiller en position d'utilisation un arbre cylindrique par rapport à un autre élément. Cela est notamment le cas lors de l'utilisation d'un vérin ou d'une presse.It is often necessary to lock in the position of use a cylindrical shaft relative to another element. This is particularly the case when using a jack or a press.
Les vérins ou les presses sont utilisés lorsqu'il est nécessaire d'exercer une force par exemple de pression que l'utilisateur seul ne peut pas exercer pendant un temps suffisant ou ne peut pas exercer du tout.Cylinders or presses are used when it is necessary to exert a force such as pressure that the user alone can not exercise for a sufficient time or can not exercise at all.
Les vérins hydrauliques sont ainsi utilisés dans de nombreux domaines, et par exemple le domaine de la manutention pour les élévateurs, les ascenseurs, les basculeurs, les positionneurs etc, le domaine des travaux publics et des chantiers navals pour le positionnement des plateformes de forage, les manoeuvres et blocages des portes d'écluses, le domaine des transports pour les barges, les dragues, wagons et porteurs spéciaux, les ponts...Hydraulic cylinders are thus used in many fields, and for example the field of handling for elevators, lifts, rockers, positioners etc, the field of public works and shipyards for the positioning of drilling platforms, the maneuvers and locks of the lock gates, the transport sector for barges, dredges, wagons and special carriers, bridges ...
Dans ces applications, il est souvent nécessaire que le vérin soit maintenu en position quelle que soit sa charge pendant des périodes assez longues.In these applications, it is often necessary that the cylinder is held in position regardless of its load for long periods.
Pour maintenir, c'est à dire bloquer le vérin dans une position donnée, les vérins sont munis de moyens de verrouillage.To maintain, that is to say block the cylinder in a given position, the cylinders are provided with locking means.
Aujourd'hui, divers moyens de verrouillage sont utilisés. Le plus connu est un moyen de verrouillage hydraulique, utilisant un fluide hydraulique tel qu'une huile hydraulique. Cependant, ce type de moyens hydrauliques ne permet pas le maintien en position d'un vérin sous charge pendant une longue période. En effet, il est très difficile de maintenir la position due au changement de volume de l'huile par compression ou dilatation sous l'effet de changement de température. A plus long terme ces systèmes peuvent également présenter des fuites qui ne permettent plus un maintien stable de la position.Today, various locking means are used. The best known is a hydraulic locking means, using a hydraulic fluid such as hydraulic oil. However, this type of hydraulic means does not allow the maintenance in position of a cylinder under load for a long time. Indeed, it is very difficult to maintain the position due to the change in volume of the oil by compression or expansion under the effect of temperature change. In the longer term, these systems can also have leaks that no longer allow a stable maintenance of the position.
Afin de contourner ces problèmes, d'autres types de systèmes de blocages de vérins hydrauliques sont utilisés.In order to circumvent these problems, other types of hydraulic cylinder blocking systems are used.
Un de ces systèmes de blocage est un système de verrouillage avec élément du type de manchon. Ce système est constitué d'un carter conique dans lequel est disposée une bague ou manchon de forme complémentaire extérieure conique. C'est dans cette bague que coulisse la tige de piston du vérin. La bague peut être déplacée axialement par rapport au carter pour serrer le piston du vérin. Le déplacement est réalisé à l'aide d'un piston disposé au niveau de la partie resserrée du carter. Ce piston se déplace sous la pression d'un fluide hydraulique ou tout autre fluide adapté. Lorsqu'il est sous pression, le piston déplace la bague dans une direction opposée à celle de la charge du piston du vérin, et permet à la tige de piston du vérin de coulisser. Lorsqu'il n'est plus sous pression, le piston déplace la bague dans la même direction que la charge du piston du vérin, qui par resserrement autour du piston du vérin empêche ce dernier de coulisser. Ce système est par exemple illustré dans le brevet
Un inconvénient de ce type de système provient du fait que le blocage ne peut s'effectuer que dans un seul sens de coulissement du piston du vérin. Il est donc nécessaire que le vérin hydraulique soit utilisé verticalement.A disadvantage of this type of system stems from the fact that the blocking can take place only in one direction of sliding of the piston of the jack. It is therefore necessary that the hydraulic cylinder is used vertically.
Un autre système de blocage utilisé et décrit dans le brevet
Un inconvénient de ce système provient du fait que le montage serré du piston dans le cylindre en fait un système difficile à assembler.A disadvantage of this system is that the tight fitting of the piston into the cylinder makes it difficult to assemble.
Un autre inconvénient important de ces systèmes, est qu'en cas de défaillance au niveau du fluide hydraulique, le système est maintenu en position bloquée, ce qui pose des problèmes en termes de sécurité.Another important disadvantage of these systems is that in the event of a failure in the hydraulic fluid, the system is kept in the locked position, which poses security problems.
On connait également dans l'art antérieur la demande de brevet
On connait également dans l'art antérieur la demande
La présente invention a donc pour objet de pallier un ou plusieurs des inconvénients de l'art antérieur en proposant un système de blocage sécurisé pour un arbre cylindrique en mouvement par rapport à un élément, tel que par exemple un vérin, permettant un meilleurs blocage et un déblocage rapide et facile en cas de défaillance du système de fluide hydraulique servant au déblocage.The present invention therefore aims to overcome one or more of the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a secure locking system for a cylindrical shaft in motion relative to an element, such as for example a cylinder, allowing a better blocking and a quick and easy release in case of failure of the hydraulic fluid system for unlocking.
Pour cela la présente invention propose un système de blocage sécurisé selon la revendication 1.For this, the present invention proposes a secure locking system according to
Selon l'invention, le système de blocage sécurisé est un système de blocage d'un arbre cylindrique et d'un élément, en mouvement de translation l'un par rapport à l'autre.According to the invention, the secure locking system is a locking system of a cylindrical shaft and an element, in translation movement relative to each other.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'élément d'immobilisation est configuré pour agir radialement sur l'arbre cylindrique.According to one embodiment of the invention, the immobilizing element is configured to act radially on the cylindrical shaft.
Selon l'invention, le cylindre de blocage comporte un alésage axial, adapté au coulissement de l'arbre cylindrique et comportant des zones de diamètres différents, le diamètre de la partie centrale de l'alésage étant configuré de manière à ménager une chambre annulaire étanche entre la surface externe de l'arbre cylindrique et la surface interne de l'alésage dans laquelle est disposé le fluide visco-élastique.According to the invention, the locking cylinder comprises an axial bore, adapted to the sliding of the cylindrical shaft and having areas of different diameters, the diameter of the central portion of the bore being configured to provide a sealed annular chamber between the outer surface of the cylindrical shaft and the inner surface of the bore in which the viscoelastic fluid is disposed.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le système comprend une arrivée de fluide visco-élastique se présentant sous la forme d'un trou borgne orienté perpendiculairement à l'axe de translation de l'arbre cylindrique et formé dans le cylindre de blocage, cette arrivée comprenant des moyens de maintien sous pression du fluide visco-élastique dans le cylindre de blocage pour maintenir le fluide 8 visco-élastique sous une pression minimum.According to one embodiment of the invention, the system comprises a viscoelastic fluid inlet in the form of a blind hole oriented perpendicular to the axis of translation of the cylindrical shaft and formed in the locking cylinder. this inlet comprising means for holding the viscoelastic fluid under pressure in the locking cylinder to hold the
Selon l'invention, l'élément d'immobilisation est formé par un tube disposé dans la chambre annulaire de manière à être en contact avec l'arbre cylindrique lorsqu'elle est présente, le fluide visco-élastique étant disposé entre le tube et la surface interne de l'alésage.According to the invention, the immobilizing element is formed by a tube disposed in the annular chamber so as to be in contact with the cylindrical shaft when it is present, the viscoelastic fluid being disposed between the tube and the inner surface of the bore.
Selon l'invention, le système comprend une arrivée de fluide hydraulique configurée pour amener un fluide hydraulique à l'intersection de la surface de l'arbre cylindrique et une surface interne des moyens d'immobilisation, de telle manière qu'en présence de fluide hydraulique l'arbre cylindrique est libre en translation.According to the invention, the system comprises a hydraulic fluid inlet configured to bring a hydraulic fluid to the intersection of the surface of the cylindrical shaft and an inner surface of the immobilizing means, such that in the presence of hydraulic fluid the cylindrical shaft is free in translation.
L'invention concerne également un vérin hydraulique ou pneumatique, à simple ou double effet, comportant un système de blocage sécurisé selon l'invention.The invention also relates to a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, single or double effect, comprising a secure locking system according to the invention.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le système de blocage sécurisé est fixé en amont d'un cylindre du vérin, par rapport à la charge ou l'élément sur lequel est exercé la pression ou le levage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the secure locking system is attached upstream of a cylinder of the cylinder, relative to the load or the element on which is exerted pressure or lifting.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le système de blocage sécurisé est fixé en aval d'un cylindre du vérin, par rapport à la charge ou l'élément sur lequel est exercé la pression ou le levage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the secure locking system is attached downstream of a cylinder of the cylinder, relative to the load or the element on which is exerted pressure or lifting.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention seront mieux compris et apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description faite, ci-après, en se référant aux figures annexées et données à titre d'exemple:
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figure 1 est une vue en coupe axiale du système de blocage sécurisé selon l'invention, - la
figure 2 est une vue en coupe axiale d'un vérin selon l'invention.
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figure 1 is an axial sectional view of the secure locking system according to the invention, - the
figure 2 is an axial sectional view of a jack according to the invention.
L'invention concerne un système 5 de blocage ou verrouillage sécurisé d'une pièce par rapport à une autre pièce. Les deux pièces étant en mouvement l'une par rapport à l'autre. Le système de blocage sécurisé des deux pièces en mouvement de translation l'une par rapport à l'autre, comprend un moyen de blocage dans lequel est disposé un élément d'immobilisation, l'élément d'immobilisation étant associé à un fluide visco-élastique disposé entre le moyen de blocage et l'élément d'immobilisation de telle manière que le mouvement en translation soit bloqué lorsque le fluide visco-élastique est sous pression dans le moyen de blocage et que le mouvement en translation soit possible lorsque le fluide visco-élastique n'est plus sous pression. Une des deux pièces est insérée dans l'autre.The invention relates to a
Ce système de blocage, illustré sur la
On entend par arbre cylindrique un corps longitudinal cylindrique creux ou plein. Ce cylindre est monté coulissant dans un élément. L'élément est par exemple de type manchon cylindrique ou non cylindrique.The term "cylindrical shaft" means a cylindrical hollow or solid longitudinal body. This cylinder is slidably mounted in an element. The element is for example of cylindrical or non-cylindrical sleeve type.
On entend par monté coulissant, le fait que l'arbre 112 cylindrique coulisse dans l'élément, comme cela est le cas par exemple dans un vérin, ou inversement que l'élément coulisse autour de l'arbre 112, comme cela est le cas pour le coulisseau d'une presse. Ainsi dans la suite de la description c'est l'un ou l'autre des deux éléments qui coulisse par rapport à l'autre.The term "sliding" means that the
Le système de blocage selon l'invention permet de bloquer la translation de l'arbre 112 cylindrique par rapport à l'élément.The locking system according to the invention makes it possible to block the translation of the
Le système de blocage sécurisé selon l'invention, comprend ainsi un moyen de blocage.The secure locking system according to the invention thus comprises a locking means.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention ce moyen de blocage est un cylindre 50 de blocage. Ce cylindre 50 de blocage comporte un alésage 51 axial, dans lequel coulisse l'arbre 112 cylindrique, comportant des zones de diamètres différents.According to one embodiment of the invention, this locking means is a
Le diamètre de la partie centrale de l'alésage 51 est configuré de manière à ménager une chambre 54 annulaire entre la surface externe de l'arbre 112 cylindrique et la surface interne de l'alésage 51. Les extrémités de la chambre 54 annulaire sont formées par la diminution de diamètre de l'alésage 51 du cylindre 50. L'étanchéité dans la chambre 54 annulaire est maintenue grâce aux joints d'étanchéités 53, 53' disposés aux extrémités du cylindre 50 de blocage. On a donc dans l'ordre: un joint 53 d'étanchéité, une extrémité 52 du cylindre de blocage, la chambre 54 annulaire, une deuxième 52' extrémité du cylindre de blocage et un deuxième joint 53' d'étanchéité.The diameter of the central portion of the
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention non illustrée, le cylindre est formé de deux parties. Une première partie comporte une extrémité, avec un joint d'étanchéité, dont le diamètre d'alésage est complémentaire au diamètre externe de la tige de piston et une partie allongée dont le diamètre de l'alésage est configuré de manière à manéger une chambre annulaire entre la surface externe de la tige de piston et la surface interne de l'alésage. La deuxième partie forme l'autre extrémité du cylindre. Le diamètre interne de l'alésage de cette deuxième partie est complémentaire au diamètre externe de la tige de piston et comporte un joint d'étanchéité.According to one embodiment of the invention not illustrated, the cylinder is formed of two parts. A first portion has an end, with a seal, whose bore diameter is complementary to the outer diameter of the piston rod and an elongate portion whose bore diameter is configured to mange an annular chamber between the outer surface of the piston rod and the inner surface of the bore. The second part forms the other end of the cylinder. The internal diameter of the bore of this second portion is complementary to the outer diameter of the piston rod and comprises a seal.
A l'intérieur de la chambre 54 annulaire et en contact avec la surface externe de l'arbre 12 cylindrique est disposé un élément 55 d'immobilisation de l'arbre par rapport au cylindre ou inversement. Cet élément 55 d'immobilisation est de type tube 55. Cet élément 55 d'immobilisation agit radialement sur l'arbre 112 pour immobiliser l'arbre 112 par rapport au cylindre 50. L'épaisseur du tube 55 est inférieure au rayon de la chambre 54 annulaire, ce qui permet de laisser un espace entre le tube 55 et la surface interne de l'alésage 51 dans la chambre 54 annulaire.Inside the
Le tube 55 est en matériau suffisamment souple pour être déformé par la pression d'un fluide, mais suffisamment résistant pour résister à l'effort de traction lorsque l'arbre 112 cylindrique est en translation. Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention le tube 55 est en acier. L'épaisseur finale du tube 55 est définie en fonction du rayon de la chambre 54 annulaire, du diamètre de l'arbre 112 et de la longueur du cylindre 50 de blocage, pour que le tube 55 garde ses caractéristiques de souplesse et de résistance. Le diamètre interne du tube 55 est défini de façon à être en contact direct sur toute sa longueur avec la surface externe de l'arbre 112. Le tube est configuré pour être en butée à chacune de ses extrémités 52, 52' contre les extrémités du cylindre de blocage, notamment lors d'un effort de translation de l'arbre 112 par rapport au tube.The
Une des extrémités 52 du cylindre 50 de blocage comporte une arrivée 60 de fluide, et par exemple de fluide hydraulique. Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le fluide est de l'huile hydraulique. Cette arrivée 60 de fluide est disposée perpendiculairement à l'axe X de translation de l'arbre 112, et donc également perpendiculairement par rapport à l'axe du cylindre 50 de blocage. L'arrivée 60 de fluide se présente sous la forme d'un trou borgne qui débouche dans un canal 61 formé à l'intersection de la surface externe de la tige de piston et la surface interne du cylindre. Ce canal débouche lui-même entre le tube 55 et la surface externe de l'arbre 112.One of the
L'espace libre de la chambre annulaire du système de blocage, est totalement rempli avec un fluide 8 visco-élastique maintenu sous une pression minimum. Le remplissage est réalisé via un conduit 80 d'arrivée du fluide.The free space of the annular chamber of the locking system is completely filled with a
La fermeture du conduit d'arrivée 80 de fluide 8 visco-élastique est réalisée avec des moyens 81 de maintien sous pression du fluide 8 visco-élastique. Ces moyens 81 de maintien sous pression sont de type bouchon ou clapet ou tout autre type de moyens de fermeture bien connus. Les moyens 81 de maintien sous pression sont choisis de façon à permettre, lors du fonctionnement normal du système de blocage, l'entrée du fluide et à empêcher sa sortie tout en maintenant le fluide visco-élastique sous pression, et lors d'un fonctionnement d'urgence, à permettre l'évacuation du fluide visco-élastique.The closing of the
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention le système de blocage, illustré sur la
Le vérin 1 concerné par la présente invention comprend un cylindre 10 et un piston 11 associé à une tige 12 de piston illustré sur les
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la tige 12 de piston est revêtue avec une base céramique, qui permet d'avoir un coefficient de frottement élevé.According to one embodiment of the invention, the
Le système 5 de blocage sécurisé selon l'invention et utilisé pour un vérin selon l'invention, comprend un cylindre 50 de blocage. Ce cylindre 50 de blocage comporte un alésage 51 axial, dans lequel coulisse la tige 12 de piston, référencée 112 en
Le diamètre d5 de la partie centrale de l'alésage 51 est configuré de manière à ménager une chambre 54 annulaire entre la surface externe de la tige de piston et la surface interne de l'alésage 51. Les extrémités de la chambre annulaire sont formées par la diminution de diamètre de l'alésage du cylindre. L'étanchéité dans la chambre 54 annulaire est maintenue grâce aux joints d'étanchéités 53, 53' disposés aux extrémités du cylindre 50 de blocage. Les éléments au contact de la tige de piston sont donc dans l'ordre: un joint 53 d'étanchéité, une extrémité 52 du cylindre de blocage, la chambre 54 annulaire, une deuxième 52' extrémité du cylindre de blocage et un deuxième joint 53' d'étanchéité.The diameter d5 of the central portion of the
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le joint est disposé dans une cavité ménagée à l'extrémité du cylindre de blocage entre le cylindre et la surface externe de la tige de piston.According to one embodiment of the invention, the seal is disposed in a cavity formed at the end of the locking cylinder between the cylinder and the outer surface of the piston rod.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention non illustrée, le cylindre est formé de deux parties. Une première partie comporte une extrémité, avec un joint d'étanchéité, dont le diamètre d'alésage est complémentaire au diamètre externe de la tige de piston et une partie allongée dont le diamètre de l'alésage est configuré de manière à manéger une chambre annulaire entre la surface externe de la tige de piston et la surface interne de l'alésage. La deuxième partie forme l'autre extrémité du cylindre. Le diamètre interne de l'alésage de cette deuxième partie est complémentaire au diamètre externe de la tige de piston et comporte un joint d'étanchéité.According to one embodiment of the invention not illustrated, the cylinder is formed of two parts. A first portion has an end, with a seal, whose bore diameter is complementary to the outer diameter of the piston rod and an elongate portion whose bore diameter is configured to mange an annular chamber between the outer surface of the piston rod and the inner surface of the bore. The second part forms the other end of the cylinder. The internal diameter of the bore of this second portion is complementary to the outer diameter of the piston rod and comprises a seal.
A l'intérieur de la chambre 54 annulaire et en contact avec la surface de la tige de piston est disposé un élément 55 d'immobilisation de la tige de piston. Cet élément 55 d'immobilisation est de type tube 55. Cet élément 55 d'immobilisation agit radialement sur la tige de piston pour l'immobiliser. L'épaisseur du tube 55 est inférieure au rayon de la chambre 54 annulaire, ce qui permet de laisser un espace 56 entre le tube 55 et la surface interne de l'alésage 51 dans la chambre 54 annulaire.Inside the
Le tube 55 est en matériau suffisamment souple pour être déformé par la pression d'un fluide, mais suffisamment résistant pour résister à l'effort de traction lorsque la tige de piston est en translation. Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention le tube 55 est en acier. L'épaisseur finale du tube 55 est définie en fonction du rayon de la chambre 54 annulaire, du diamètre de la tige et de la longueur du cylindre 50 de blocage pour que le tube 55 garde ses caractéristiques de souplesse et de résistance. Le diamètre interne du tube 55 est défini de façon à être en contact direct sur toute sa longueur avec la surface externe de la tige de piston. Le tube est configuré pour être en butée à chacune de ses extrémités contre les extrémités du cylindre de blocage, notamment lors d'un effort de translation lorsque la tige de piston coulisse dans le tube.The
Une des extrémités 52 du cylindre 50 de blocage comporte une arrivée 60 de fluide, et par exemple de fluide hydraulique. Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le fluide est de l'huile hydraulique. Cette arrivée 60 de fluide est disposée perpendiculairement à l'axe X de translation de la tige de piston, et donc également perpendiculairement par rapport à l'axe du cylindre 50 de blocage. L'arrivée 60 de fluide se présente sous la forme d'un trou borgne qui débouche dans un canal 61 formé à l'intersection de la surface externe de la tige de piston et la surface interne du cylindre. Ce canal débouche lui-même entre le tube 55 et la surface externe de la tige de piston.One of the
L'espace libre de la chambre 54 annulaire du système de blocage, c'est-à -dire l'espace entre le tube et la surface interne de l'alésage du cylindre de blocage est totalement rempli avec un fluide 8 visco-élastique.The free space of the
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le fluide visco-élastique est à base de silicone.According to one embodiment of the invention, the viscoelastic fluid is based on silicone.
Ce fluide 8 visco-élastique est plus compressible que l'huile hydraulique et est déformable sous l'action de pression importante.This
Le remplissage de l'espace avec le fluide 8 visco-élastique se fait par l'intermédiaire d'une arrivée 80 de fluide visco-élastique formée dans le cylindre de blocage. Cette arrivée 80 se présente sous la forme d'un trou borgne orienté perpendiculairement à l'axe X de translation de la tige de piston. Cette arrivée 80 est maintenu fermée après le remplissage de l'espace avec le fluide visco-élastique pour maintenir le fluide visco-élastique sous une pression minimum.The filling of the space with the
La fermeture du conduit d'arrivée 80 de fluide 8 visco-élastique est réalisée avec des moyens 81 de maintien sous pression du fluide 8 visco-élastique. Ces moyens 81 de maintien sous pression sont de type bouchon ou clapet ou tout autre type de moyens de fermeture bien connus. Les moyens 81 de maintien sous pression sont choisis de façon à permettre, lors du fonctionnement normal du système de blocage, l'entrée du fluide et à empêcher sa sortie tout en maintenant le fluide visco-élastique sous pression, et lors d'un fonctionnement d'urgence, à permettre l'évacuation du fluide visco-élastique.The closing of the
Le système 5 de blocage sécurisé selon l'invention comporte des moyens de fixation au cylindre du vérin.The
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le système de blocage sécurisé est fixé en amont du cylindre du vérin par rapport à la charge ou l'élément sur lequel est exercé la pression ou le levage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the secure locking system is fixed upstream of the cylinder of the cylinder relative to the load or the element on which is exerted pressure or lifting.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le système de blocage sécurisé est fixé en aval du cylindre du vérin par rapport à la charge ou l'élément sur lequel est exercé la pression ou le levage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the secure locking system is attached downstream of the cylinder of the cylinder relative to the load or the element on which is exerted pressure or lifting.
Le système 5 de blocage selon l'invention et le vérin 1 comportant un tel système 5 de blocage de blocage fonctionne de la façon suivante :
Lors de l'utilisation du vérin 1, la tige de piston coulisse dans le tube 55 du système 5 de blocage selon l'invention. Afin de bloquer le vérin dans une position déterminée, le fluide 8 visco-élastique est maintenu sous pression. Dans ces conditions le fluide 8 visco-élastique exerce une pression sur les parois du tube 55 qui va ainsi se déformer en direction de la tige de piston. La déformation du tube 55 va augmenter la friction entre la tige de piston et le tube 55, et freiner la tige de piston. La pression exercée sur le tube 55 est définie de façon à permettre l'arrêt total de la translation de la tige de piston. La pression par le fluide 8 visco-élastique sur le tube est maintenue le temps nécessaire à l'opération de levage ou de pression ou autre opération effectuée par le vérin 1.The
When using the
L'utilisation d'un tel fluide visco-élastique permet de maintenir le blocage le temps désiré, sans problème de fuite ou de compression/dilation due à des variations de températures.The use of such a viscoelastic fluid makes it possible to maintain the blocking time desired, without leakage or compression / expansion due to temperature variations.
Le déblocage en translation de la tige de piston est réalisé par une arrivée de fluide hydraulique via le conduit d'arrivée de fluide hydraulique, entre le tube 55 et la surface externe de la tige de piston. Cette arrivée de fluide hydraulique exerce une pression suffisante pour déformer le tube 55 en direction du cylindre 50 de blocage. Dans cette configuration, la tige de piston est libre de coulisser.The translational unblocking of the piston rod is achieved by a hydraulic fluid inlet via the hydraulic fluid inlet conduit between the
La déformation du tube 55 par le fluide hydraulique est rendue possible par les propriétés de compression du fluide visco-élastique.The deformation of the
Lors du blocage de la tige de piston par le système 5 de blocage selon l'invention, en cas de défaillance de l'arrivée du fluide hydraulique, le système permet un déblocage d'urgence. Ce déblocage d'urgence se fait par ouverture du clapet 81 ou autre système de maintien sous pression qui ferme l'arrivée du fluide 8 visco-élastique et permet son maintien sous pression.When locking the piston rod by the
La présence du fluide visco-élastique permet de parer aux problèmes dus à la défaillance de l'arrivée du fluide hydraulique. En effet, si pour quelques raisons que ce soit, l'arrivée de fluide hydraulique n'est plus possible, le système est coincé en mode blocage. La présence du fluide visco-élastique permet de débloquer le système simplement en ouvrant les moyens de maintien sous pression. En effet, l'ouverture des moyens de maintien sous pression du conduit d'arrivée de fluide visco-élastique supprime la pression exercée sur le fluide visco-élastique qui n'exerce plus de pression sur le tube. Le freinage de la tige de piston par le tube par friction est ainsi stoppé, et la tige de piston peut alors coulissé librement.The presence of the viscoelastic fluid makes it possible to overcome the problems due to the failure of the arrival of the hydraulic fluid. Indeed, if for any reason whatsoever, the arrival of hydraulic fluid is no longer possible, the system is jammed in blocking mode. The presence of the viscoelastic fluid makes it possible to unlock the system simply by opening the means for holding under pressure. Indeed, the opening of the pressure holding means of the viscoelastic fluid inlet conduit removes the pressure exerted on the viscoelastic fluid which no longer exerts pressure on the tube. Braking of the piston rod by the friction tube is thus stopped, and the piston rod can then slide freely.
Il doit être évident pour l'homme du métier que la présente invention ne doit pas être limitée aux détails donnés ci-dessus et permet des modes de réalisation sous de nombreuses autres formes spécifiques sans s'éloigner du domaine d'application de l'invention. Par conséquent, les présents modes de réalisation doivent être considérés à titre d'illustration, et peuvent être modifiés sans toutefois sortir de la portée définie par les revendications.It should be obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention should not be limited to the details given above and allow embodiments in many other specific forms without departing from the scope of the invention. . Therefore, the present embodiments should be considered by way of illustration, and may be modified without departing from the scope defined by the claims.
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- Secure blocking system comprising:i) two parts, a cylindrical shaft (112) and an element, moving in translation relative to one another, one of the two parts being inserted into the other,ii) a means (50) for blocking the translational movement, in which an immobilising element (55) is arranged, said immobilising element (55) being of the tube type, said blocking means being a blocking cylinder (50),iii) the immobilising tube (55) being associated with a viscoelastic fluid (8) located between the blocking cylinder (50) and the immobilising tube (55), such that the translational movement is blocked when the viscoelastic fluid (8) exerts a pressure on the walls of the immobilising tube (55) and such that the translational movement is made possible during an emergency unlocking operation when the viscoelastic fluid (8) is no longer subjected to pressure,iv) the blocking cylinder (50) comprising an axial bore (51), configured to allow the cylindrical shaft (112) to slide therethrough and comprising areas of different diameters, the diameter (d5) of the central portion of the bore (51) being configured such that it fits a sealed ring-shaped chamber (54) between the outer surface of the cylindrical shaft (112) and the inner surface of the bore (51) in which the viscoelastic fluid (8) is located,characterised in that:v) said secure blocking system comprises a hydraulic fluid intake (60) configured to bring a hydraulic fluid to the intersection between the surface of the cylindrical shaft (112) and an inner surface of the immobilising tube (55) arranged in the ring-shaped chamber (54) so as to be in contact with the surface of the cylindrical shaft, the viscoelastic fluid (8) being located between the tube (55) and the inner surface of the bore (51), such that, in the presence of hydraulic fluid, the cylindrical shaft (112) is free to move in translation,vi) the hydraulic fluid intake exerts sufficient pressure to deform the tube (55) in the direction of the blocking cylinder (50), thanks to the compressing properties of the viscoelastic fluid.
- System (5) according to claim 1, wherein the immobilising element (55) is configured to act radially on the cylindrical shaft.
- System (5) according to any of the previous claims, comprising a viscoelastic fluid intake (80) present in the form of a blind hole oriented perpendicularly to the axis (X) of translation of the cylindrical shaft, and formed in the blocking cylinder (50), said intake (80) comprising means (81) for holding the viscoelastic fluid (8) under pressure in the blocking cylinder (50) in order to hold the viscoelastic fluid (8) under a minimum pressure.
- Single or double acting hydraulic or pneumatic jack (1) , comprising a secure blocking system (5) according to any of the previous claims.
- Jack (1) according to claim 4, wherein the secure blocking system (5) is attached upstream of a cylinder of the jack (1), relative to the load or the element on which the pressure or the lifting is exerted.
- Jack (1) according to claim 4, wherein the secure blocking system (5) is attached downstream of a cylinder of the jack (1), relative to the load or the element on which the pressure or the lifting is exerted.
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