EP3153706A1 - Pump - Google Patents

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EP3153706A1
EP3153706A1 EP15188477.2A EP15188477A EP3153706A1 EP 3153706 A1 EP3153706 A1 EP 3153706A1 EP 15188477 A EP15188477 A EP 15188477A EP 3153706 A1 EP3153706 A1 EP 3153706A1
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Bernd Koci
Jonas Becker
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  • the present invention relates to a pump, in particular a vacuum pump, which comprises at least two relatively movable conveying elements, at least one arranged on one of the two conveying elements seal and at least partially applied to at least one of the conveying elements sliding layer.
  • the invention relates to the use of provided with a sliding layer components and at least one seal for the production of pumps, in particular vacuum pumps.
  • a piston pump for example, basically has a gap between the delivery chamber and the piston. This gap is filled in a fluid-sealed or -smiled design during operation of the pump by a fluid, usually oil or grease, wherein the fluid acts as a seal between the piston and the pumping chamber.
  • a fluid usually oil or grease
  • the fluid acts as a seal between the piston and the pumping chamber.
  • a disadvantage of such pumps is that the pumped with the pump media such as gases or vapors can react with the fluids used as a seal, which can reduce in particular the sealing effect. Another problem is especially in vacuum pumps in a contamination of the recipient by the fluids used.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to provide a pump with a sliding seal, which overcomes the disadvantages described above, or at least represents an improvement over known solutions, so as to increase the life of the pump.
  • the pump is particularly characterized in that the seal comprises polyimide particles containing polytetrafluoroethylene material produced by hot press molding and sintering.
  • the seal is made of the polytetrafluoroethylene material.
  • the pump is characterized in that the sliding layer comprises an oxide layer formed by anodic oxidation in an oxalic acid-containing electrolyte.
  • the sliding layer is the oxide layer.
  • the sliding contact combination of the polytetrafluoroethylene material used according to the invention and the sliding layer not only generally increases the service life of pumps, but also extends the maintenance intervals provided for replacement of seals.
  • the polytetrafluoroethylene material used according to the invention as a seal, which contains polyimide particles and is produced by means of hot-forming presses or injection molding or extrusion molding and additionally subjected to a sintering process.
  • the seal has a very high dimensional stability and thus wear resistance at elevated temperatures on the one hand due to the very low porosity and on the other hand to the finely divided, non-agglomerated polyimide particles.
  • the layers according to the invention have a very low layer thickness tolerance, which lies in a range of at most ⁇ 5 ⁇ m , in particular approximately ⁇ 3 ⁇ m . That is, the oxide layer formed has a very flat surface, on the one hand, an exact seal in combination with the seal according to the invention and on the other hand results in low friction, since less unevenness must be overcome in a movement of the two conveying elements relative to each other.
  • the sliding layer shows only a slight edge effect.
  • These are bone-shaped protrusions at the edges of the layer, which prevent exact positioning of the seal on the sliding layer required for optimum sealing. Since it is basically unevenness in the Aufwerfept, these also increase the friction during the movement of the two conveying elements relative to each other.
  • the low edge effect also leads in combination with the dimensional stability of the seal according to the invention to a particularly low wear rate of both the sliding layer and the seal.
  • the pump is a spiral or scroll pump, in particular a spiral or scroll vacuum pump.
  • the conveying elements are then correspondingly two spiral elements which can be moved relative to one another and which each have a spiral shape on a carrier have an axis extending wall with a free end face and are arranged such that the walls sealingly engage to form delivery chambers.
  • the seals are arranged in this embodiment on the free end faces of the walls and the sliding layer is at least partially applied to the spiral elements.
  • sliding layer combinations each of which is formed from a seal arranged on the face side and an opposite region of a carrier provided with a sliding layer.
  • a seal for a spiral element is used, wherein the seal is preferably formed in one piece and in particular band-shaped.
  • the seals can be connected, for example, by gluing or screwing with the free end faces of the walls. It when the seals are inserted into a provided on the free end faces of the walls groove is particularly advantageous. If necessary, then a further fixation by gluing or screwing done.
  • the sliding layer is preferably applied to the surfaces of the carrier facing the conveying spaces, in particular over the entire surface. It may also be preferred if, in addition, the spirally running walls of the two spiral elements are at least partially covered with the sliding layer. The spiral elements can also be completely provided with the sliding layer.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the pump according to the invention is a piston pump, in particular piston vacuum pump.
  • the conveying elements are then correspondingly a cylinder and a piston movable therein, wherein the seal is arranged on the piston and / or a cylinder inner wall and wherein the sliding layer is applied at least partially to the cylinder inner wall and / or the piston.
  • the sliding contact combination is preferably formed here from a piston-side seal and a cylinder inner wall provided with the sliding layer.
  • the seal is circumferentially disposed on an outer wall of the piston.
  • the seal is preferably formed in one piece and can be attached for example by gluing or screwing. It is particularly advantageous, however, if the piston outer wall has a groove which partially receives the seal. If necessary, the seal can be further fixed in the groove by means of gluing or screwing.
  • the piston may have more than one seal, it being advantageous if one seal is attached to an upper end of the piston outer wall and another is attached to a lower end of the piston outer wall.
  • the sliding layer is preferably applied only to the inner surface of the cylinder.
  • both the outer wall of the piston and the inner surface of the cylinder may be provided with the sliding layer.
  • the cylinder inner wall also has a seal, with reference being made to the above statements with regard to its attachment.
  • the polytetrafluoroethylene material of the seal has a proportion of polyimide particles between 1 and 25% by weight, preferably between 5 and 20% by weight, particularly preferably between 7 and 15% by weight, in particular between 8 and 12% by weight .-%, on.
  • the data refer to the dry weight of the material.
  • the polyimide particles have an average particle size between 1 and 50 ⁇ m , preferably between 5 and 40 ⁇ m , particularly preferably between 10 and 30 ⁇ m , in particular between 15 and 25 ⁇ m .
  • the particle size is determined by means of laser light scattering or laser diffraction. Furthermore, the determination of the particle size is carried out by measuring scanning electron micrographs.
  • the polyimide particles are present in particular in finely divided and substantially non-agglomerated form in the polytetrafluoroethylene material.
  • substantially it should be understood that only a very small number of polyimide particles are present in agglomerates of more than two polyimide particles in the material.
  • the polyimide particles are homogeneously embedded in a matrix of polytetrafluoroethylene, with no agglomerates of more than two polyimide particles occurring. The number of agglomerates is determined by evaluation of scanning electron micrographs.
  • the polytetrafluoroethylene material has a porosity between 0.1 and 5%, preferably between 0.1 and 2%, particularly preferably less than 1%.
  • the determination of the porosity takes place on the one hand by means of light micrographs and on the other hand by means of Electrochemical micrographs.
  • the homogeneous distribution of the polyimide particles in the polytetrafluoroethylene matrix and the low porosity of the polytetrafluoroethylene material are responsible in particular for its wear resistance. Both parameters can be controlled by the hot compression molding process, in which the raw material of the polytetrafluoroethylene material is heated directly in a controlled heated tool under pressure, and by the subsequent sintering process. If the porosity is less than 1%, the polytetrafluoroethylene material may have a density of up to 2.10 g / cm 3 .
  • the sliding layer has a layer thickness of between 10 and 50 ⁇ m , preferably between 15 and 40 ⁇ m , particularly preferably between 20 and 30 ⁇ m .
  • the determination of the layer thickness is made on the basis of electron micrographs.
  • the sliding layer is additionally impregnated with a dry lubricant, in particular polytetrafluoroethylene.
  • a dry lubricant in particular polytetrafluoroethylene.
  • the dry lubricant is stored in the layer, and there is no additional layer structure instead.
  • the dry lubricant in conjunction with the polytetrafluoroethylene material of the seal causes an improved sliding behavior and thus reduces the friction.
  • the incorporation of a dry lubricant offers the further advantage that, in the case of abrasive wear of the sliding layer, the sliding properties are substantially retained.
  • the sliding layer is coated with a dry lubricant, in particular polytetrafluoroethylene, whereby an additional layer structure occurs here.
  • a dry lubricant in particular polytetrafluoroethylene
  • the additionally applied dry lubricant improves the dry lubricating properties of the sliding layer and increases its service life.
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene has anti-adhesive properties and thus facilitates the cleaning of the sliding surface.
  • the sliding layer can also be aftertreated with salt solutions or with hot, in particular desalted, water. Such a treatment seals the pores in the overlay and increases their corrosion resistance.
  • the sliding layer preferably has an apparent hardness between 400 and 600 HV 0.025, in particular between 500 and 550 HV 0.025.
  • the hardness is measured according to the Vickers (HV) hardness test principle. In this case, an indenter in the form of a straight pyramid is pressed with a predetermined test force perpendicular to the surface of the sample in question. Because the base area If the pyramid is square, the Vickers hardness can be calculated from the area of the test impression. In the present case, the test load is 0.2452 Newton (HV 0.025). Since the sliding layer as described above can have a porosity between 0.1 and 5%, the hardness in the present case is also called sham or mixed hardness.
  • the apparent hardnesses of conventional layers formed, in particular, by anodic oxidation in a sulfuric acid-containing electrolyte, are generally lower by at least 50 HV 0.025.
  • a higher apparent hardness results in a higher wear resistance.
  • the abrasion stress is generated by two friction rollers, which are pressed onto the rotating sample with a defined force.
  • the sliding layer according to the invention showed at a force of 10 N (abrasive roller CS 10) only after more than 90 000 revolutions of the sample a wear of 12.5 ⁇ m. Conventional layers showed this wear after 60,000 revolutions under the same conditions.
  • the improved chemical resistance of the layer according to the invention compared to conventional layers formed in particular by anodic oxidation in a sulfuric acid containing electrolyte could be verified by the salt spray test. It is a standardized test according to DIN EN ISO 9227 for the evaluation of the corrosion protection effect of coatings. In the case of the layer according to the invention, the first detectable corrosion phenomena did not occur until after more than 2,000 hours of exposure time, whereas conventional layers showed these already after half the time.
  • the friction coefficient of the sliding layer is preferably less than 0.9, more preferably less than 0.8, in particular about 0.73, wherein the determination of the coefficient of friction with a pin-disk tribometer.
  • the contact pressure of the tribometer was 5 Newton at a speed of 6 m / min and 9000 U / min.
  • the sliding layer has a very high surface quality.
  • the mutually movable surfaces without sliding layer according to the invention have a mean roughness Ra of about 0.2 ⁇ m and an average roughness depth Rz of about 1.4 ⁇ m .
  • a slipping layer according to the invention with a typical layer thickness of about 20 ⁇ m is now distinguished in particular by the fact that the roughness Ra increases after application of the sliding layer by no more than 1.0 microns, preferably about 0.5 ⁇ m. In conventional layers, the increase in the average roughness Ra is typically at least 1.5 ⁇ m.
  • the average roughness depth Rz increases after the application of the overlay layer with a layer thickness of about 20 ⁇ m , preferably by less than 0.3 ⁇ m , more preferably by less than 0.2 ⁇ m , in particular by less than 0.1 ⁇ m , to. Typically, in conventional layers of comparable thickness, the average roughness Rz increases by at least 0.3 ⁇ m.
  • the conveying elements comprise a base material, which is formed at least partially from aluminum or an aluminum alloy and on which the sliding layer is applied.
  • the conveying elements made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy.
  • the base material is an aluminum alloy of the type AlMgSi.
  • aluminum alloys of the type AlMgSiMn, AlMgSiPb or AlZnMg Aluminum and aluminum alloys have been found to be particularly suitable for being subjected to anodic oxidation in an electrolyte containing oxalic acid and to form a sliding layer according to the invention.
  • Another aspect of the invention relates to the use of one or more seals made of a polyimide particles by hot press molding and sintered polytetrafluoroethylene material, and components which are at least partially coated with an oxide layer formed by anodic oxidation in an oxalic acid-containing electrolyte, for the production of sealing cooperating conveyor elements for pumps, in particular for vacuum pumps, as described above.
  • the conveying elements are spiral elements of a spiral or scroll pump or cylinders and pistons of a piston pump movable therein.
  • spiral or scroll pump 10 includes a housing 12 enclosed by a working space 23 having a drive portion 26.
  • working space 23 opens an inlet 11 to which a recipient or another pumping stage may be connected.
  • a fixed spiral element 13, which is connected to the housing 12 of the pump 10, and a circumferential spiral element 16 are arranged.
  • the spiral elements 13, 16 each comprise a carrier 14, 17 and connected thereto, about a respective axis spirally extending wall 15, 18.
  • the carrier 14 of the fixed scroll member 13 may also be formed as a part of the pump housing 12.
  • the outlet 22 of the pump 10 extends axially through the fixed scroll member 13.
  • the spiral elements are arranged such that the walls 15, 18 sealingly engage with the formation of delivery chambers 24.
  • the spiral walls 15, 18 each have an end face 19 on which a seal 20 is arranged.
  • the seals 20 touch the respective opposite carrier 14, 17, on which a sliding layer 21 is applied.
  • the sliding layer 21 is additionally impregnated with polytetrafluoroethylene.
  • Fig. 2 shows a detailed view of the spiral or scroll pump Fig. 1 in the region where the seal 20 contacts the carrier 14, 17 provided with the sliding layer 21.
  • the arrangement of the spiral elements 13, 16 is such that the seal 20 is pressed against the carrier 14, 17.
  • the impregnation of the sliding layer 21 is not shown because the polytetrafluoroethylene is incorporated in the sliding layer. An additional layer structure does not take place. The impregnation promotes the dry lubricating properties of the sliding layer 21 and additionally reduces their wear.
  • the supports 14, 17 and the spiral walls 15, 18 are each formed in one piece and consist of an aluminum alloy of the type AlMgSi.
  • the sliding layer 21 is an aluminum oxide layer formed by anodic oxidation in an oxalic acid electrolyte.
  • the sliding layer 21 is in particular applied to all the conveying chambers 24 facing surfaces of the spiral elements 13, 16.
  • the gaskets 20 are polytetrafluoroethylene containing 10% by weight of polyimide particles (based on the dry weight of the gasket) produced by hot press molding followed by sintering.
  • the average particle size of the polyimide particles is 25 ⁇ m .
  • an electric motor 31 which comprises a motor stator 30 (winding) and a motor rotor 32 (rotor).
  • the electric motor 31 drives a shaft 33 which defines an axis A W.
  • the orbiting scroll member 16 is coupled to the shaft 33 with an eccentric shaft 35 which defines the eccentric axis A E.
  • the axis A W of the shaft 33 and the eccentric axis A E are parallel to each other. Both shafts 33, 35 are supported by bearings 34.
  • the shaft 33 also includes balancing weights 36 to ensure optimum running smoothness of the pump 10.
  • the shaft 33 rotates, and connected to this eccentric shaft 35 performs a circulating movement about the axis A W of the shaft 33 from.
  • the spiral element 16 accordingly performs a centrally symmetric oscillation movement on a circular path about the axis A W.
  • the spiral element 16 does not rotate about its own axis A E , which is achieved by the person skilled in the known rotation prevention mechanisms.
  • sickle-shaped delivery chambers 24 that are closed off between the intermeshing spiral elements 13, 16 are formed which further reduce their volume inwards in the direction of the pump outlet 22. In this way, a compression of a gas sucked in via the inlet 11 occurs.
  • Fig. 3 shows a section of a cross section perpendicular to the shaft 33 of a spiral pump.
  • the cross-sectional plane extends through the intermeshing spiral walls 15, 18 of the spiral elements 13, 16.
  • the pump 10 according to Fig. 1 has a movable scroll member 16 whose carrier 17 is provided on one side only with a spiral wall 18, it is a one-sided pumping system, which is also referred to as a single-wrap pumping system.
  • Fig. 4 shows a partial representation of a spiral or scroll pump with a double-sided pumping system.
  • the orbiting scroll element 16 has a carrier 17, which is provided on both sides with spirally extending walls 18.
  • the fixed spiral element 13 comprises a further support 14 with a spiral wall 15. Both walls 18 of the rotating double-sided spiral element 16 engage with the walls 15 of the fixed spiral element 13 to form delivery chambers 24 in each other.
  • the end faces 19 of the walls 15, 18 are each provided with seals 20.
  • the facing to the delivery chambers 24 surfaces of the carrier 14, 17 are provided with a sliding layer 21, wherein the sliding layer 21 was additionally impregnated with polytetrafluoroethylene.
  • the materials of the spiral elements 13, 16 and the composition of the sliding layer 21 and the seal 20 as well as with regard to the operation of the pump, the comments on the Fig. 1 and 2 to get expelled.
  • the double-sided pumping system for pumping a fluid has twice the number of pumping chambers 24 available.
  • Fig. 5 shows a schematic sectional view of a piston pump 100 according to the invention.
  • a fixed to a piston rod 105 piston 104 is movably mounted in a cylinder 102.
  • the piston 104 and the cylinder 102 together form a delivery chamber 124.
  • the piston 104 has both at a lower edge 106 and at an upper edge 108 a seal 120 which grinds against an inner wall 103 of the cylinder 102.
  • the cylinder inner wall 103 is provided with a sliding layer 121, which was additionally impregnated with polytetrafluoroethylene.
  • the seal 120 is in the form of a narrow band extending circumferentially about the piston 104.
  • An inner sealing leg 120b of the seal 120 is received by a respective groove 109 at the lower and upper edges 106, 108 of the piston 104.
  • a free seal leg 120a extends outside the groove 109 and is angled since it is wider than the distance between the cylinder inner wall 103 and the piston 104.
  • Both the cylinder 102 and the piston 104 are made of AlMgSi type aluminum alloy.
  • the seal 120 and the sliding layer 121 are formed according to the invention, as described above, in particular with reference to FIG Fig. 2 , is described.
  • the piston 104 rises and falls, wherein the delivery chamber 124 is correspondingly reduced in size and enlarged, and a fluid is drawn in or expelled while timed opening and closing of unillustrated valves.
  • the free legs 120a of the seals 120 resting against the cylinder inner wall 103 are subject to constant friction.
  • the material combination according to the invention of the special sliding layer 121, which has a very smooth surface, and the special resistant polytetrafluoroethylene seal causes a reduction of this friction.
  • the abrasion on the side of the seal 120 is reduced, resulting in a longer life of the seal and thus prolonged Maintenance intervals leads.
  • the abrasion on the side of the cylinder inner wall 103 is minimized and thus the life of the pump 100 is increased overall.
  • piston pumps which had a seal and sliding layer formed according to the invention were compared with conventional piston pumps of identical construction.
  • the conventional pumps had a standard coating formed by anodic oxidation in a sulfuric acid-containing electrolyte.
  • the seals of the conventional pumps consisted of either a non-sintered polytetrafluoroethylene material or a polytetrafluoroethylene material, which differed from the embodiment according to the invention in terms of the polyimide content and / or the Polyimidpumble distress.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Pumpe, insbesondere Vakuumpumpe, die zumindest zwei relativ zueinander bewegliche Förderelemente umfasst, die derart angeordnet sind, dass sie unter Ausbildung von zumindest einem Förderraum dichtend zusammenwirken. Die Pumpe umfasst ferner wenigstens eine auf einem der beiden Förderelemente angeordnete Dichtung sowie eine zumindest bereichsweise auf wenigstens eines der Förderelemente aufgebrachte, mit der jeweiligen Dichtung zusammenwirkende Gleitschicht. Zudem betrifft die Erfindung die Verwendung von mit einer Gleitschicht versehenen Bauteilen und einer oder mehreren Dichtungen zur Herstellung von Pumpen, insbesondere Vakuumpumpen.

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The present invention relates to a pump, in particular a vacuum pump, which comprises at least two relatively movable conveying elements, which are arranged such that they cooperate sealingly to form at least one pumping chamber. The pump further comprises at least one arranged on one of the two conveying elements seal and at least partially applied to at least one of the conveying elements, cooperating with the respective seal sliding layer. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of provided with a sliding layer components and one or more seals for the production of pumps, in particular vacuum pumps.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Pumpe, insbesondere Vakuumpumpe, die zumindest zwei relativ zueinander bewegliche Förderelemente, mindestens eine auf einem der beiden Förderelemente angeordnete Dichtung sowie eine zumindest bereichsweise auf wenigstens eines der Förderelemente aufgebrachte Gleitschicht umfasst. Zudem betrifft die Erfindung die Verwendung von mit einer Gleitschicht versehenen Bauteilen und mindestens einer Dichtung zur Herstellung von Pumpen, insbesondere Vakuumpumpen.The present invention relates to a pump, in particular a vacuum pump, which comprises at least two relatively movable conveying elements, at least one arranged on one of the two conveying elements seal and at least partially applied to at least one of the conveying elements sliding layer. In addition, the invention relates to the use of provided with a sliding layer components and at least one seal for the production of pumps, in particular vacuum pumps.

Zur Abdichtung eines Förderraumes von Pumpen, insbesondere Vakuumpumpen, können generell Fluide wie Fette oder Öle herangezogen werden. Eine Kolbenpumpe beispielsweise weist grundsätzlich einen Spalt zwischen dem Förderraum und dem Kolben auf. Dieser Spalt wird bei einer fluidgedichteten bzw. -geschmierten Ausführung während des Betriebs der Pumpe von einem Fluid, meist Öl oder Fett, gefüllt, wobei das Fluid als Dichtung zwischen dem Kolben und dem Förderraum wirkt. Nachteilig bei derartigen Pumpen ist, dass die mit der Pumpe geförderten Medien wie Gase oder Dämpfe mit den als Dichtung eingesetzten Fluiden reagieren können, was insbesondere die Dichtwirkung herabsetzen kann. Ein weiteres Problem besteht insbesondere bei Vakuumpumpen in einer Verunreinigung des Rezipienten durch die eingesetzten Fluide.For sealing a delivery chamber of pumps, in particular vacuum pumps, fluids such as fats or oils can generally be used. A piston pump, for example, basically has a gap between the delivery chamber and the piston. This gap is filled in a fluid-sealed or -smiled design during operation of the pump by a fluid, usually oil or grease, wherein the fluid acts as a seal between the piston and the pumping chamber. A disadvantage of such pumps is that the pumped with the pump media such as gases or vapors can react with the fluids used as a seal, which can reduce in particular the sealing effect. Another problem is especially in vacuum pumps in a contamination of the recipient by the fluids used.

Aus diesem Grund werden vor allem für Vakuumpumpen sogenannte trockene Lösungen bevorzugt, bei denen die geförderten Medien nicht mit Fluiden in Kontakt kommen. Hierbei werden grundsätzlich gleitende oder schleifende Dichtungen aus chemisch beständigen Materialien, üblicherweise Kunststoffe, eingesetzt. Bei einer Kolbenpumpe beispielsweise werden derartige Dichtungen in der Regel am Kolben angeordnet. Während des Betriebes schleift die Dichtung an einer Innenwand eines Zylinders, um den resultierenden Förderraum möglichst hermetisch abzudichten. Ein anderes Beispiel einer üblicherweise ebenfalls trocken, d.h. ohne fluide Schmiermittel, betriebenen Pumpe ist eine Scroll- oder Spiralpumpe. Scrollpumpen weisen sichelförmige Schöpfräume auf, die durch einen im Querschnitt spiralförmigen Rotor im Eingriff mit einem gleichartigen spiralförmigen Stator gebildet werden, wobei der Rotor durch einen exzentrischen Antrieb in eine orbitierende Bewegung versetzt wird. Zur Abdichtung der Förderräume sind an den Spiralstirnseiten jeweils Dichtungen vorgesehen, wobei die stirnseitige Dichtung des Rotors gegen den Stator schleift und umgekehrt.For this reason, especially for vacuum pumps so-called dry solutions are preferred in which the pumped media do not come into contact with fluids. In this case, sliding or sliding seals made of chemically resistant materials, usually plastics, are used in principle. In a piston pump, for example, such seals are usually on Pistons arranged. During operation, the seal grinds on an inner wall of a cylinder to hermetically seal the resulting delivery chamber as possible. Another example of a commonly also dry, ie without fluid lubricant, operated pump is a scroll or spiral pump. Scroll pumps have crescent-shaped suction chambers formed by a helical rotor in cross-section engaged with a similar helical stator, the rotor being orbited by an eccentric drive. To seal the delivery chambers each seals are provided on the spiral end faces, wherein the front-side seal of the rotor grinds against the stator and vice versa.

Nachteilig bei derartigen gleitenden oder schleifenden Dichtungen ist, dass diese in der Regel, bedingt durch die ständige Gleitreibung, einem sehr starken Verschleiß unterliegen und oft nur eine begrenzte Lebensdauer aufweisen. Insbesondere kann es im Schöpfraum nach einiger Betriebszeit zu einem Abrieb der Dichtungen in Form von Staub kommen. Dieser Staub kann sowohl die Funktion der Pumpe selbst als auch die Funktion von an die Pumpe angeschlossenen Vorrichtungen stören.A disadvantage of such sliding or sliding seals is that these are usually subject to a very strong wear due to the constant sliding friction and often have only a limited life. In particular, in the pumping chamber, after some operating time, the seals may wear off in the form of dust. This dust can interfere with both the function of the pump itself and the function of devices connected to the pump.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, eine Pumpe mit einer schleifenden Dichtung bereitzustellen, welche die vorstehend beschriebenen Nachteile überwindet oder zumindest eine Verbesserung gegenüber bekannten Lösungen darstellt, um so die Lebensdauer der Pumpe zu erhöhen.The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a pump with a sliding seal, which overcomes the disadvantages described above, or at least represents an improvement over known solutions, so as to increase the life of the pump.

Die Lösung der Aufgabe erfolgt erfindungsgemäß durch eine Pumpe mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1.The object is achieved according to the invention by a pump having the features of claim 1.

Die erfindungsgemäße Pumpe, bei der es sich vorzugsweise um eine Vakuumpumpe handelt, umfasst

  • zumindest zwei relativ zueinander bewegliche Förderelemente, die derart angeordnet sind, dass sie unter Ausbildung von zumindest einem Förderraum dichtend zusammenwirken,
  • wenigstens eine auf einem der beiden Förderelemente angeordnete Dichtung, und
  • eine zumindest bereichsweise auf wenigstens eines der Förderelemente aufgebrachte, mit der jeweiligen Dichtung zusammenwirkende Gleitschicht.
The pump according to the invention, which is preferably a vacuum pump, comprises
  • at least two relatively movable conveying elements, which are arranged such that they cooperate sealingly to form at least one pumping space,
  • at least one arranged on one of the two conveying elements seal, and
  • an at least partially applied to at least one of the conveying elements, cooperating with the respective seal sliding layer.

Die Pumpe zeichnet sich besonders dadurch aus, dass die Dichtung einen Polyimidpartikel enthaltenden, durch Heißformpressen und Sintern hergestellten Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff umfasst. Insbesondere besteht die Dichtung aus dem Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff.The pump is particularly characterized in that the seal comprises polyimide particles containing polytetrafluoroethylene material produced by hot press molding and sintering. In particular, the seal is made of the polytetrafluoroethylene material.

Ferner zeichnet sich die Pumpe dadurch aus, dass die Gleitschicht eine durch anodische Oxidation in einem Oxalsäure enthaltenden Elektrolyten gebildete Oxidschicht umfasst. Insbesondere handelt es sich bei der Gleitschicht um die Oxidschicht.Further, the pump is characterized in that the sliding layer comprises an oxide layer formed by anodic oxidation in an oxalic acid-containing electrolyte. In particular, the sliding layer is the oxide layer.

Überraschenderweise hat sich herausgestellt, dass die Gleitkontaktkombination aus dem erfindungsgemäß verwendeten Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff und der Gleitschicht nicht nur allgemein die Lebensdauer von Pumpen erhöht, sondern auch die zum Austausch von Dichtungen vorgesehenen Wartungsintervalle verlängert.Surprisingly, it has been found that the sliding contact combination of the polytetrafluoroethylene material used according to the invention and the sliding layer not only generally increases the service life of pumps, but also extends the maintenance intervals provided for replacement of seals.

Dies ist insbesondere auf die Eigenschaften des erfindungsgemäß als Dichtung eingesetzten Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoffs zurückzuführen, der Polyimidpartikel enthält und mittels Heißformpressen bzw. Spritzgießen oder Strangpressen hergestellt und zusätzlich einem Sinterprozess unterzogen wird. Die Dichtung weist eine sehr hohe Formstabilität und somit Verschleißfestigkeit bei erhöhten Temperaturen auf, was einerseits auf die sehr geringe Porosität und andererseits auf die fein verteilten, nicht agglomerierten Polyimidpartikel zurückzuführen ist.This is due in particular to the properties of the polytetrafluoroethylene material used according to the invention as a seal, which contains polyimide particles and is produced by means of hot-forming presses or injection molding or extrusion molding and additionally subjected to a sintering process. The seal has a very high dimensional stability and thus wear resistance at elevated temperatures on the one hand due to the very low porosity and on the other hand to the finely divided, non-agglomerated polyimide particles.

In Kombination mit den Eigenschaften der durch hartanodische Oxidation in einem, insbesondere kalten, Oxalsäureelektrolyten gebildeten Oxidschicht ergeben sich besondere Vorteile.In combination with the properties of the oxide layer formed by hard-anodic oxidation in an especially cold oxalic acid electrolyte, particular advantages result.

Im Vergleich zu Oxidschichten, die in einem Schwefelsäureelektrolyten erzeugt werden, weisen die erfindungsgemäßen Schichten eine sehr geringe Schichtdickentoleranz auf, die in einem Bereich von maximal ± 5 µm, insbesondere bei etwa ± 3 µm, liegt. Das heißt, die gebildete Oxidschicht hat eine sehr ebene Oberfläche, woraus einerseits eine exakte Abdichtung in Kombination mit der erfindungsgemäßen Dichtung und andererseits eine geringe Reibung resultiert, da weniger Unebenheiten bei einer Bewegung der beiden Förderelemente relativ zueinander überwunden werden müssen.In comparison with oxide layers which are produced in a sulfuric acid electrolyte, the layers according to the invention have a very low layer thickness tolerance, which lies in a range of at most ± 5 μm , in particular approximately ± 3 μm . That is, the oxide layer formed has a very flat surface, on the one hand, an exact seal in combination with the seal according to the invention and on the other hand results in low friction, since less unevenness must be overcome in a movement of the two conveying elements relative to each other.

Zudem zeigt die Gleitschicht nur einen geringen Kanteneffekt. Dabei handelt es sich um knochenförmige Aufwerfungen an den Kanten der Schicht, die eine für eine optimale Abdichtung erforderliche exakte Positionierung der Dichtung auf der Gleitschicht verhindern. Da es sich bei den Aufwerfungen grundsätzlich um Unebenheiten handelt, erhöhen diese ebenfalls die Reibung während der Bewegung der beiden Förderelemente relativ zueinander. Auch der geringe Kanteneffekt führt demnach in Kombination mit der Formstabilität der erfindungsgemäßen Dichtung zu einer besonders geringen Verschleißrate sowohl der Gleitschicht als auch der Dichtung.In addition, the sliding layer shows only a slight edge effect. These are bone-shaped protrusions at the edges of the layer, which prevent exact positioning of the seal on the sliding layer required for optimum sealing. Since it is basically unevenness in the Aufwerfungen, these also increase the friction during the movement of the two conveying elements relative to each other. The low edge effect also leads in combination with the dimensional stability of the seal according to the invention to a particularly low wear rate of both the sliding layer and the seal.

Als besonders vorteilhaft hat sich erwiesen, wenn es sich bei der Pumpe um eine Spiral- oder Scrollpumpe, insbesondere Spiral- oder Scrollvakuumpumpe, handelt. Bei den Förderelementen handelt es sich dann entsprechend um zwei relativ zueinander bewegbare Spiralelemente, die jeweils auf einem Träger eine spiralförmig um eine Achse verlaufende Wand mit einer freien Stirnseite aufweisen und derart angeordnet sind, dass die Wände unter Ausbildung von Förderräumen dichtend ineinandergreifen. Die Dichtungen sind in dieser Ausführungsform auf den freien Stirnseiten der Wände angeordnet und die Gleitschicht ist zumindest bereichsweise auf die Spiralelemente aufgebracht.It has proven particularly advantageous if the pump is a spiral or scroll pump, in particular a spiral or scroll vacuum pump. The conveying elements are then correspondingly two spiral elements which can be moved relative to one another and which each have a spiral shape on a carrier have an axis extending wall with a free end face and are arranged such that the walls sealingly engage to form delivery chambers. The seals are arranged in this embodiment on the free end faces of the walls and the sliding layer is at least partially applied to the spiral elements.

Es existieren demnach zwei Gleitschichtkombinationen, die jeweils aus einer stirnseitig angeordneten Dichtung und einem gegenüberliegenden, mit einer Gleitschicht versehenen Bereich eines Trägers gebildet werden.Accordingly, there are two sliding layer combinations, each of which is formed from a seal arranged on the face side and an opposite region of a carrier provided with a sliding layer.

Vorzugsweise wird eine Dichtung für ein Spiralelement eingesetzt, wobei die Dichtung bevorzugt einstückig und insbesondere bandförmig ausgebildet ist. Die Dichtungen können beispielsweise durch Kleben oder Schrauben mit den freien Stirnseiten der Wände verbunden sein. Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Dichtungen in eine auf den freien Stirnseiten der Wände vorgesehene Nut eingesteckt werden. Gegebenenfalls kann dann eine weitere Fixierung mittels Kleben oder Schrauben erfolgen.Preferably, a seal for a spiral element is used, wherein the seal is preferably formed in one piece and in particular band-shaped. The seals can be connected, for example, by gluing or screwing with the free end faces of the walls. It when the seals are inserted into a provided on the free end faces of the walls groove is particularly advantageous. If necessary, then a further fixation by gluing or screwing done.

Die Gleitschicht ist vorzugsweise auf den den Förderräumen zugewandten Flächen der Träger, insbesondere vollflächig, aufgebracht. Es kann ferner bevorzugt sein, wenn zudem die spiralförmig verlaufenden Wände der beiden Spiralelemente zumindest teilweise mit der Gleitschicht bedeckt sind. Die Spiralelemente können auch komplett mit der Gleitschicht versehen sein.The sliding layer is preferably applied to the surfaces of the carrier facing the conveying spaces, in particular over the entire surface. It may also be preferred if, in addition, the spirally running walls of the two spiral elements are at least partially covered with the sliding layer. The spiral elements can also be completely provided with the sliding layer.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Pumpe ist eine Kolbenpumpe, insbesondere Kolbenvakuumpumpe. Bei den Förderelementen handelt es sich dann entsprechend um einen Zylinder und einen darin bewegbaren Kolben, wobei die Dichtung am Kolben und/oder einer Zylinderinnenwand angeordnet ist und wobei die Gleitschicht zumindest bereichsweise auf die Zylinderinnenwand und/oder den Kolben aufgebracht ist.A further advantageous embodiment of the pump according to the invention is a piston pump, in particular piston vacuum pump. The conveying elements are then correspondingly a cylinder and a piston movable therein, wherein the seal is arranged on the piston and / or a cylinder inner wall and wherein the sliding layer is applied at least partially to the cylinder inner wall and / or the piston.

Die Gleitkontaktkombination wird hier vorzugsweise aus einer kolbenseitigen Dichtung und einer mit der Gleitschicht versehenen Zylinderinnenwand gebildet.The sliding contact combination is preferably formed here from a piston-side seal and a cylinder inner wall provided with the sliding layer.

Vorzugsweise ist die Dichtung in Umfangsrichtung an einer Außenwand des Kolbens angeordnet. Die Dichtung ist bevorzugt einstückig ausgebildet und kann beispielsweise durch Kleben oder Schrauben befestigt werden. Besonders vorteilhaft ist allerdings, wenn die Kolbenaußenwand über eine Nut verfügt, welche die Dichtung teilweise aufnimmt. In der Nut kann die Dichtung gegebenenfalls mittels Kleben oder Schrauben weiter fixiert werden. Der Kolben kann mehr als eine Dichtung aufweisen, wobei es vorteilhaft ist, wenn eine Dichtung an einem oberen Ende der Kolbenaußenwand und eine weitere an einem unteren Ende der Kolbenaußenwand angebracht ist.Preferably, the seal is circumferentially disposed on an outer wall of the piston. The seal is preferably formed in one piece and can be attached for example by gluing or screwing. It is particularly advantageous, however, if the piston outer wall has a groove which partially receives the seal. If necessary, the seal can be further fixed in the groove by means of gluing or screwing. The piston may have more than one seal, it being advantageous if one seal is attached to an upper end of the piston outer wall and another is attached to a lower end of the piston outer wall.

Die Gleitschicht ist vorzugsweise nur auf die Innenfläche des Zylinders aufgebracht. Grundsätzlich können jedoch sowohl die Außenwand des Kolbens als auch die Innenfläche des Zylinders mit der Gleitschicht versehen sein. Ferner ist es denkbar, dass auch die Zylinderinnenwand eine Dichtung aufweist, wobei in Bezug auf deren Befestigung auf die obigen Ausführungen verwiesen werden kann.The sliding layer is preferably applied only to the inner surface of the cylinder. In principle, however, both the outer wall of the piston and the inner surface of the cylinder may be provided with the sliding layer. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the cylinder inner wall also has a seal, with reference being made to the above statements with regard to its attachment.

In einer Ausführungsform weist der Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff der Dichtung einen Anteil an Polyimidpartikeln zwischen 1 und 25 Gew.-%, bevorzugt zwischen 5 und 20 Gew.-%, besonders bevorzugt zwischen 7 und 15 Gew.-%, insbesondere zwischen 8 und 12 Gew.-%, auf. Die Angaben beziehen sich auf das Trockengewicht des Werkstoffs.In one embodiment, the polytetrafluoroethylene material of the seal has a proportion of polyimide particles between 1 and 25% by weight, preferably between 5 and 20% by weight, particularly preferably between 7 and 15% by weight, in particular between 8 and 12% by weight .-%, on. The data refer to the dry weight of the material.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform weisen die Polyimidpartikel eine mittlere Teilchengröße zwischen 1 und 50 µm, bevorzugt zwischen 5 und 40 µm, besonders bevorzugt zwischen 10 und 30 µm, insbesondere zwischen 15 und 25 µm, auf. Die Bestimmung der Teilchengröße erfolgt mittels Laserlichtstreuung bzw. Laserbeugung. Ferner erfolgt die Bestimmung der Teilchengröße durch Vermessung rasterelektronenmikroskopischer Aufnahmen.In a further embodiment, the polyimide particles have an average particle size between 1 and 50 μm , preferably between 5 and 40 μm , particularly preferably between 10 and 30 μm , in particular between 15 and 25 μm . The particle size is determined by means of laser light scattering or laser diffraction. Furthermore, the determination of the particle size is carried out by measuring scanning electron micrographs.

Die Polyimidpartikel liegen insbesondere in fein verteilter und im Wesentlichen nicht agglomerierter Form in dem Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff vor. Unter "im Wesentlichen" soll dabei verstanden werden, dass nur eine sehr geringe Anzahl von Polyimidpartikeln in Agglomeraten von mehr als zwei Polyimidpartikeln im Werkstoff vorliegen. Anders ausgedrückt sind die Polyimidpartikel homogen in eine Matrix aus Polytetrafluorethylen eingebettet, wobei keine Agglomerate aus mehr als zwei Polyimidpartikeln auftreten. Die Bestimmung der Anzahl an Agglomeraten erfolgt durch Auswertung von rasterelektronenmikroskopischen Aufnahmen.The polyimide particles are present in particular in finely divided and substantially non-agglomerated form in the polytetrafluoroethylene material. By "substantially" it should be understood that only a very small number of polyimide particles are present in agglomerates of more than two polyimide particles in the material. In other words, the polyimide particles are homogeneously embedded in a matrix of polytetrafluoroethylene, with no agglomerates of more than two polyimide particles occurring. The number of agglomerates is determined by evaluation of scanning electron micrographs.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es weiterhin, wenn der Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff eine Porosität zwischen 0,1 und 5 %, bevorzugt zwischen 0,1 und 2 %, besonders bevorzugt von weniger als 1 %, aufweist. Die Bestimmung der Porosität erfolgt zum einen mittels lichtmikroskopischer Aufnahmen und zum anderen mittels elektrodenmikroskopischer Aufnahmen.It is furthermore particularly advantageous if the polytetrafluoroethylene material has a porosity between 0.1 and 5%, preferably between 0.1 and 2%, particularly preferably less than 1%. The determination of the porosity takes place on the one hand by means of light micrographs and on the other hand by means of Electrochemical micrographs.

Die homogene Verteilung der Polyimidpartikel in der Polytetrafluorethylen-Matrix sowie die geringe Porosität des Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoffs sind insbesondere für dessen Verschleißfestigkeit verantwortlich. Beide Parameter lassen sich durch das Heißformpressverfahren, bei dem das Rohmaterial des Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoffs direkt in einem geregelt beheizten Werkzeug unter Druck erwärmt wird, sowie durch das sich anschließende Sinterverfahren steuern. Beträgt die Porosität weniger als 1 %, kann der Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff eine Dichte von bis zu 2,10 g/cm3 aufweisen.The homogeneous distribution of the polyimide particles in the polytetrafluoroethylene matrix and the low porosity of the polytetrafluoroethylene material are responsible in particular for its wear resistance. Both parameters can be controlled by the hot compression molding process, in which the raw material of the polytetrafluoroethylene material is heated directly in a controlled heated tool under pressure, and by the subsequent sintering process. If the porosity is less than 1%, the polytetrafluoroethylene material may have a density of up to 2.10 g / cm 3 .

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Pumpe weist die Gleitschicht eine Schichtdicke zwischen 10 und 50 µm, bevorzugt zwischen 15 und 40 µm, besonders bevorzugt zwischen 20 und 30 µm, auf. Die Bestimmung der Schichtdicke erfolgt anhand von elektronenmikroskopischen Schnittaufnahmen.In a further embodiment of the pump according to the invention, the sliding layer has a layer thickness of between 10 and 50 μm , preferably between 15 and 40 μm , particularly preferably between 20 and 30 μm . The determination of the layer thickness is made on the basis of electron micrographs.

In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist die Gleitschicht zusätzlich mit einem Trockenschmierstoff, insbesondere Polytetrafluorethylen, imprägniert. Der Trockenschmierstoff wird dabei in die Schicht eingelagert, und es findet kein zusätzlicher Schichtaufbau statt. Der Trockenschmierstoff in Verbindung mit dem Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff der Dichtung bewirkt ein verbessertes Gleitverhalten und reduziert somit die Reibung. Die Einlagerung eines Trockenschmierstoffes bietet den weiteren Vorteil, dass bei einem abrasiven Verschleiß der Gleitschicht die Gleiteigenschaften im Wesentlichen erhalten bleiben.In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the sliding layer is additionally impregnated with a dry lubricant, in particular polytetrafluoroethylene. The dry lubricant is stored in the layer, and there is no additional layer structure instead. The dry lubricant in conjunction with the polytetrafluoroethylene material of the seal causes an improved sliding behavior and thus reduces the friction. The incorporation of a dry lubricant offers the further advantage that, in the case of abrasive wear of the sliding layer, the sliding properties are substantially retained.

Ebenso kann es bevorzugt sein, dass die Gleitschicht mit einem Trockenschmierstoff, insbesondere Polytetrafluorethylen, beschichtet ist, wobei es hier zu einem zusätzlichen Schichtaufbau kommt. Der zusätzlich aufgebrachte Trockenschmierstoff verbessert die Trockenschmiereigenschaften der Gleitschicht und erhöht deren Lebensdauer. Polytetrafluorethylen besitzt antiadhäsive Eigenschaften und erleichtert somit die Reinigung der Gleitschichtoberfläche.Likewise, it may be preferred that the sliding layer is coated with a dry lubricant, in particular polytetrafluoroethylene, whereby an additional layer structure occurs here. The additionally applied dry lubricant improves the dry lubricating properties of the sliding layer and increases its service life. Polytetrafluoroethylene has anti-adhesive properties and thus facilitates the cleaning of the sliding surface.

Alternativ kann die Gleitschicht auch mit Salzlösungen oder mit heißem, insbesondere entsalzten, Wasser nachbehandelt werden. Eine solche Behandlung verschließt die Poren in der Gleitschicht und steigert deren Korrosionsbeständigkeit.Alternatively, the sliding layer can also be aftertreated with salt solutions or with hot, in particular desalted, water. Such a treatment seals the pores in the overlay and increases their corrosion resistance.

Die Gleitschicht weist vorzugsweise eine Scheinhärte zwischen 400 und 600 HV 0,025, insbesondere zwischen 500 und 550 HV 0,025, auf. Die Messung der Härte erfolgt nach dem Prinzip der Härteprüfung nach Vickers (HV). Dabei wird ein Eindringkörper in Form einer geraden Pyramide mit einer vorgegebenen Prüfkraft senkrecht in die Oberfläche der betreffenden Probe eingedrückt. Da die Grundfläche der Pyramide quadratisch ist, kann aus der Fläche des Prüfeindrucks die Vickers-Härte berechnet werden. Vorliegend wird mit einer Prüfkraft von 0,2452 Newton (HV 0,025) gemessen. Da die Gleitschicht wie oben beschrieben eine Porosität zwischen 0,1 und 5 % aufweisen kann, wird die Härte im vorliegenden Fall auch Schein- oder Mischhärte genannt.The sliding layer preferably has an apparent hardness between 400 and 600 HV 0.025, in particular between 500 and 550 HV 0.025. The hardness is measured according to the Vickers (HV) hardness test principle. In this case, an indenter in the form of a straight pyramid is pressed with a predetermined test force perpendicular to the surface of the sample in question. Because the base area If the pyramid is square, the Vickers hardness can be calculated from the area of the test impression. In the present case, the test load is 0.2452 Newton (HV 0.025). Since the sliding layer as described above can have a porosity between 0.1 and 5%, the hardness in the present case is also called sham or mixed hardness.

Die Scheinhärten herkömmlicher, insbesondere durch anodische Oxidation in einem Schwefelsäure enthaltenden Elektrolyten gebildeter, Schichten liegen in der Regel um mindestens 50 HV 0,025 niedriger. Aus einer höheren Scheinhärte resultiert eine höhere Verschleißfestigkeit. Dies konnte in einem Taber-Abraser Test, mit dem sich der Abriebwiderstand verschiedener Materialen ermitteln lässt, gezeigt werden. Bei dem Test wird die Abriebbeanspruchung von zwei Reibrollen erzeugt, die mit einer festgelegten Kraft auf die rotierende Probe gedrückt werden. Die Gleitschicht gemäß der Erfindung zeigte bei einer Kraft von 10 N (Abriebrolle CS 10) erst nach über 90 000 Umdrehungen der Probe eine Abnutzung von 12,5 µm. Herkömmliche Schichten zeigten unter den gleichen Bedingungen diese Abnutzung bereits nach 60 000 Umdrehungen.The apparent hardnesses of conventional layers formed, in particular, by anodic oxidation in a sulfuric acid-containing electrolyte, are generally lower by at least 50 HV 0.025. A higher apparent hardness results in a higher wear resistance. This was demonstrated in a Taber Abraser test, which can be used to determine the abrasion resistance of various materials. In the test, the abrasion stress is generated by two friction rollers, which are pressed onto the rotating sample with a defined force. The sliding layer according to the invention showed at a force of 10 N (abrasive roller CS 10) only after more than 90 000 revolutions of the sample a wear of 12.5 μ m. Conventional layers showed this wear after 60,000 revolutions under the same conditions.

Die im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen, insbesondere durch anodische Oxidation in einem Schwefelsäure enthaltenden Elektrolyten gebildeten, Schichten verbesserte chemische Beständigkeit der erfindungsgemäßen Schicht konnte mit der Salzsprühnebelprüfung belegt werden. Dabei handelt es sich um eine nach DIN EN ISO 9227 standardisierte Prüfung zur Bewertung der Korrosionsschutzwirkung von Beschichtungen. Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Schicht kam es erst nach über 2 000 Stunden Einwirkzeit zu ersten feststellbaren Korrosionserscheinungen, während herkömmliche Schichten diese bereits nach der Hälft der Zeit zeigten.The improved chemical resistance of the layer according to the invention compared to conventional layers formed in particular by anodic oxidation in a sulfuric acid containing electrolyte could be verified by the salt spray test. It is a standardized test according to DIN EN ISO 9227 for the evaluation of the corrosion protection effect of coatings. In the case of the layer according to the invention, the first detectable corrosion phenomena did not occur until after more than 2,000 hours of exposure time, whereas conventional layers showed these already after half the time.

Der Reibungskoeffizient der Gleitschicht beträgt vorzugsweise weniger als 0,9, besonders bevorzugt weniger als 0,8, insbesondere ungefähr 0,73, wobei die Bestimmung des Reibungskoeffizienten mit einem Stift-Scheibe-Tribometer erfolgt. Der Anpressdruck des Tribometers betrug dabei 5 Newton bei einer Geschwindigkeit von 6 m/min und 9000 U/min.The friction coefficient of the sliding layer is preferably less than 0.9, more preferably less than 0.8, in particular about 0.73, wherein the determination of the coefficient of friction with a pin-disk tribometer. The contact pressure of the tribometer was 5 Newton at a speed of 6 m / min and 9000 U / min.

Die Gleitschicht hat eine sehr hohe Oberflächengüte. Üblicherweise weisen bei Vakuumpumpen die gegeneinander beweglichen Oberflächen ohne erfindungsgemäße Gleitschicht einen Mittenrauwert Ra von etwa 0,2 µm und eine gemittelte Rautiefen Rz von etwa 1,4 µm auf. Eine Gleitschicht gemäß der Erfindung mit einer typischen Schichtdicke von etwa 20 µm zeichnet sich nun insbesondere dadurch aus, dass der Mittenrauwert Ra nach dem Aufbringen der Gleitschicht um nicht mehr als 1,0 µm zunimmt, vorzugsweise um etwa 0,5 µm. Bei herkömmlichen Schichten liegt die Zunahme des Mittenrauwerts Ra typischerweise bei mindestens 1,5 µm. Die gemittelte Rautiefe Rz nimmt nach dem Aufbringen der Gleitschicht mit einer Schichtdicke von etwa 20 µm, vorzugsweise um weniger als 0,3 µm, besonders bevorzugt um weniger als 0,2 µm, insbesondere um weniger als 0,1 µm, zu. Typischerweise nimmt bei herkömmlichen Schichten vergleichbarer Dicke die gemittelte Rautiefe Rz um mindestens 0,3 µm zu.The sliding layer has a very high surface quality. Normally, in vacuum pumps, the mutually movable surfaces without sliding layer according to the invention have a mean roughness Ra of about 0.2 μm and an average roughness depth Rz of about 1.4 μm . A slipping layer according to the invention with a typical layer thickness of about 20 μ m is now distinguished in particular by the fact that the roughness Ra increases after application of the sliding layer by no more than 1.0 microns, preferably about 0.5 μ m. In conventional layers, the increase in the average roughness Ra is typically at least 1.5 μ m. The average roughness depth Rz increases after the application of the overlay layer with a layer thickness of about 20 μm , preferably by less than 0.3 μm , more preferably by less than 0.2 μm , in particular by less than 0.1 μm , to. Typically, in conventional layers of comparable thickness, the average roughness Rz increases by at least 0.3 μ m.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Pumpe umfassen die Förderelemente einen Grundwerkstoff, der zumindest teilweise aus Aluminium oder einer Aluminiumlegierung gebildet ist und auf dem die Gleitschicht aufgebracht ist. Vorzugsweise bestehen die Förderelemente aus Aluminium oder einer Aluminiumlegierung. Besonders bevorzugt ist der Grundwerkstoff eine Aluminiumlegierung des Typs AlMgSi. Ferner vorteilhaft sind Aluminiumlegierungen des Typs AlMgSiMn, AlMgSiPb oder AlZnMg. Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen haben sich als besonders geeignet herausgestellt, einer anodischen Oxidation in einem Oxalsäure enthaltenden Elektrolyten unterzogen zu werden und eine erfindungsgemäße Gleitschicht auszubilden.In a preferred embodiment of the pump according to the invention, the conveying elements comprise a base material, which is formed at least partially from aluminum or an aluminum alloy and on which the sliding layer is applied. Preferably, the conveying elements made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. Particularly preferably, the base material is an aluminum alloy of the type AlMgSi. Also advantageous are aluminum alloys of the type AlMgSiMn, AlMgSiPb or AlZnMg. Aluminum and aluminum alloys have been found to be particularly suitable for being subjected to anodic oxidation in an electrolyte containing oxalic acid and to form a sliding layer according to the invention.

Ein weiterer Aspekt der Erfindung betrifft die Verwendung von einer oder mehreren Dichtungen aus einem Polyimidpartikel enthaltenden, durch Heißformpressen und Sintern hergestellten Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff, und Bauteilen, die zumindest bereichsweise mit einer durch anodische Oxidation in einem Oxalsäure enthaltenden Elektrolyten gebildeten Oxidschicht beschichtet sind, für die Herstellung von dichtend zusammenwirkenden Förderelementen für Pumpen, insbesondere für Vakuumpumpen, wie sie vorstehend beschrieben sind.Another aspect of the invention relates to the use of one or more seals made of a polyimide particles by hot press molding and sintered polytetrafluoroethylene material, and components which are at least partially coated with an oxide layer formed by anodic oxidation in an oxalic acid-containing electrolyte, for the production of sealing cooperating conveyor elements for pumps, in particular for vacuum pumps, as described above.

Insbesondere handelt es sich bei den Förderelementen dabei um Spiralelemente einer Spiral- oder Scrollpumpe oder um Zylinder und darin bewegbare Kolben einer Kolbenpumpe.In particular, the conveying elements are spiral elements of a spiral or scroll pump or cylinders and pistons of a piston pump movable therein.

Die vorstehenden und weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung werden anhand der nachstehenden Beschreibung der beispielhaften Ausführungsformen unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen, in welchen identische Bezugszeichen zur Darstellung identischer Elemente verwendet werden, näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

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eine einseitige Spiral- oder Scrollpumpe gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung in schematischer Schnittdarstellung,
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eine Detaildarstellung der Spiral- oder Scrollpumpe aus Fig. 1,
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eine Teildarstellung einer Spiral- oder Scrollpumpe gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung in schematischer Darstellung in einem Querschnitt senkrecht zur Achse,
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eine Teildarstellung einer doppelseitigen Spiral- oder Scrollpumpe gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung in schematischer Schnittdarstellung, und
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eine schematische Schnittdarstellung einer Kolbenpumpe gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung.
The foregoing and other features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the following description of the exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals are used to represent identical elements. Show it:
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a unilateral scroll or scroll pump according to an embodiment of the invention in a schematic sectional view,
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a detailed view of the scroll or scroll pump Fig. 1 .
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a partial view of a scroll or scroll pump according to an embodiment of the invention in a schematic representation in a cross section perpendicular to the axis,
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a partial view of a double-sided scroll or scroll pump according to an embodiment of the invention in a schematic sectional view, and
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a schematic sectional view of a piston pump according to an embodiment of the invention.

Die in Fig. 1 gezeigte Spiral- oder Scrollpumpe 10 umfasst einen von einem Gehäuse 12 umschlossenen Arbeitsraum 23 mit einem Antriebsbereich 26. In den Arbeitsraum 23 mündet ein Einlass 11, an den ein Rezipient oder eine weitere Pumpstufe angeschlossen sein kann.In the Fig. 1 shown spiral or scroll pump 10 includes a housing 12 enclosed by a working space 23 having a drive portion 26. In the working space 23 opens an inlet 11 to which a recipient or another pumping stage may be connected.

Im Arbeitsraum 23 sind ein feststehendes Spiralelement 13, das mit dem Gehäuse 12 der Pumpe 10 verbunden ist, und ein umlaufendes Spiralelement 16 angeordnet. Die Spiralelemente 13, 16 umfassen jeweils einen Träger 14, 17 und eine mit diesem verbundene, um eine jeweilige Achse spiralförmig verlaufende Wand 15, 18. Der Träger 14 des feststehenden Spiralelements 13 kann auch als ein Teil des Pumpengehäuses 12 ausgebildet sein. Der Auslass 22 der Pumpe 10 verläuft axial durch das feststehende Spiralelement 13. Die Spiralelemente sind derart angeordnet, dass die Wände 15, 18 unter Ausbildung von Förderräumen 24 dichtend ineinandergreifen. Die spiralförmigen Wände 15, 18 haben jeweils eine Stirnseite 19, an der eine Dichtung 20 angeordnet ist. Die Dichtungen 20 berühren den jeweils gegenüberliegenden Träger 14, 17, auf den eine Gleitschicht 21 aufgebracht ist. Die Gleitschicht 21 ist zusätzlich mit Polytetrafluorethylen imprägniert.In the working space 23, a fixed spiral element 13, which is connected to the housing 12 of the pump 10, and a circumferential spiral element 16 are arranged. The spiral elements 13, 16 each comprise a carrier 14, 17 and connected thereto, about a respective axis spirally extending wall 15, 18. The carrier 14 of the fixed scroll member 13 may also be formed as a part of the pump housing 12. The outlet 22 of the pump 10 extends axially through the fixed scroll member 13. The spiral elements are arranged such that the walls 15, 18 sealingly engage with the formation of delivery chambers 24. The spiral walls 15, 18 each have an end face 19 on which a seal 20 is arranged. The seals 20 touch the respective opposite carrier 14, 17, on which a sliding layer 21 is applied. The sliding layer 21 is additionally impregnated with polytetrafluoroethylene.

Fig. 2 zeigt eine Detaildarstellung der Spiral- oder Scrollpumpe aus Fig. 1 in dem Bereich, wo die Dichtung 20 den mit der Gleitschicht 21 versehenen Träger 14, 17 berührt. Insbesondere erfolgt die Anordnung der Spiralelemente 13, 16 derart, dass die Dichtung 20 gegen den Träger 14, 17 gepresst wird. Die Imprägnierung der Gleitschicht 21 ist nicht dargestellt, da das Polytetrafluorethylen in der Gleitschicht eingelagert vorliegt. Ein zusätzlicher Schichtaufbau findet nicht statt. Die Imprägnierung fördert die Trockenschmiereigenschaften der Gleitschicht 21 und vermindert zusätzlich deren Verschleiß. Fig. 2 shows a detailed view of the spiral or scroll pump Fig. 1 in the region where the seal 20 contacts the carrier 14, 17 provided with the sliding layer 21. In particular, the arrangement of the spiral elements 13, 16 is such that the seal 20 is pressed against the carrier 14, 17. The impregnation of the sliding layer 21 is not shown because the polytetrafluoroethylene is incorporated in the sliding layer. An additional layer structure does not take place. The impregnation promotes the dry lubricating properties of the sliding layer 21 and additionally reduces their wear.

Die Träger 14, 17 und die spiralförmigen Wände 15, 18 sind jeweils einstückig ausgebildet und bestehen aus einer Aluminiumlegierung des Typs AlMgSi. Bei der Gleitschicht 21 handelt es sich um eine durch anodische Oxidation in einem Oxalsäureelektrolyten erzeugte Aluminiumoxidschicht. Die Gleitschicht 21 ist insbesondere auf allen den Förderräumen 24 zugewandten Flächen der Spiralelemente 13, 16, aufgebracht. Bei den Dichtungen 20 handelt es sich um Polytetrafluorethylen, das 10 Gew.-% Polyimidpartikel (bezogen auf das Trockengewicht der Dichtung) enthält und durch Heißformpressen und anschließendes Sintern hergestellt wurde. Die mittlere Teilchengröße der Polyimidpartikel beträgt 25 µm.The supports 14, 17 and the spiral walls 15, 18 are each formed in one piece and consist of an aluminum alloy of the type AlMgSi. The sliding layer 21 is an aluminum oxide layer formed by anodic oxidation in an oxalic acid electrolyte. The sliding layer 21 is in particular applied to all the conveying chambers 24 facing surfaces of the spiral elements 13, 16. The gaskets 20 are polytetrafluoroethylene containing 10% by weight of polyimide particles (based on the dry weight of the gasket) produced by hot press molding followed by sintering. The average particle size of the polyimide particles is 25 μm .

Im Antriebsbereich 26 der Pumpe 10 befindet sich ein Elektromotor 31, der einen Motor-Stator 30 (Wicklung) und einen Motor-Rotor 32 (Läufer) umfasst. Der Elektromotor 31 treibt eine Welle 33 an, die eine Achse AW definiert. Das umlaufende Spiralelement 16 ist mit einer Exzenterwelle 35, welche die Exzenterachse AE definiert, mit der Welle 33 gekoppelt. Die Achse AW der Welle 33 und die Exzenterachse AE verlaufen parallel zueinander. Beide Wellen 33, 35 sind mit Lagern 34 abgestützt. Die Welle 33 umfasst zudem Ausgleichsgewichte 36, um eine optimale Laufruhe der Pumpe 10 zu gewährleisten.In the drive region 26 of the pump 10 there is an electric motor 31, which comprises a motor stator 30 (winding) and a motor rotor 32 (rotor). The electric motor 31 drives a shaft 33 which defines an axis A W. The orbiting scroll member 16 is coupled to the shaft 33 with an eccentric shaft 35 which defines the eccentric axis A E. The axis A W of the shaft 33 and the eccentric axis A E are parallel to each other. Both shafts 33, 35 are supported by bearings 34. The shaft 33 also includes balancing weights 36 to ensure optimum running smoothness of the pump 10.

Im Betrieb der Pumpe 10 dreht sich die Welle 33, und die mit dieser verbundene Exzenterwelle 35 führt eine Umlaufbewegung um die Achse AW der Welle 33 aus. Das Spiralelement 16 führt dementsprechend eine zentralsymmetrische Oszillationsbewegung auf einer kreisförmigen Bahn um die Achse AW aus. Dabei dreht sich das Spiralelement 16 nicht um die eigene Achse AE, was durch dem Fachmann bekannte Drehverhinderungsmechanismen erreicht wird. Durch diese Bewegung entstehen zwischen den ineinandergreifenden Spiralelementen 13, 16 abgeschlossene, sichelförmige Förderräume 24, die ihr Volumen nach innen in Richtung Pumpenauslass 22 immer weiter verkleinern. Auf diese Weise kommt es zu einer Verdichtung eines über den Einlass 11 angesaugten Gases.During operation of the pump 10, the shaft 33 rotates, and connected to this eccentric shaft 35 performs a circulating movement about the axis A W of the shaft 33 from. The spiral element 16 accordingly performs a centrally symmetric oscillation movement on a circular path about the axis A W. In this case, the spiral element 16 does not rotate about its own axis A E , which is achieved by the person skilled in the known rotation prevention mechanisms. As a result of this movement, sickle-shaped delivery chambers 24 that are closed off between the intermeshing spiral elements 13, 16 are formed which further reduce their volume inwards in the direction of the pump outlet 22. In this way, a compression of a gas sucked in via the inlet 11 occurs.

Die Form der Förderräume lässt sich in Fig. 3 erkennen, die einen Ausschnitt eines Querschnitts senkrecht zur Welle 33 einer Spiralpumpe zeigt. Die Querschnittsebene verläuft dabei durch die ineinandergreifenden spiralförmigen Wände 15, 18 der Spiralelemente 13, 16.The shape of the pumping rooms can be in Fig. 3 recognize, which shows a section of a cross section perpendicular to the shaft 33 of a spiral pump. The cross-sectional plane extends through the intermeshing spiral walls 15, 18 of the spiral elements 13, 16.

Da die Pumpe 10 gemäß Fig. 1 ein bewegliches Spiralelement 16 aufweist, dessen Träger 17 nur einseitig mit einer spiralförmigen Wand 18 versehen ist, handelt es sich um ein einseitiges Pumpsystem, das auch als Single-Wrap Pumpsystem bezeichnet wird.Since the pump 10 according to Fig. 1 has a movable scroll member 16 whose carrier 17 is provided on one side only with a spiral wall 18, it is a one-sided pumping system, which is also referred to as a single-wrap pumping system.

Fig. 4 zeigt dagegen eine Teildarstellung einer Spiral- oder Scrollpumpe mit einem doppelseitigen Pumpsystem. Auf die Darstellung des gesamten Gehäuses einschließlich eines Antriebsbereiches wurde verzichtet. Im Unterschied zu der einseitigen Ausführung gemäß Fig. 1 weist das umlaufende Spiralelement 16 einen Träger 17 auf, der beidseitig mit spiralförmig verlaufenden Wänden 18 versehen ist. Ferner umfasst das feststehende Spiralelement 13 einen weiteren Träger 14 mit einer spiralförmigen Wand 15. Beide Wände 18 des umlaufenden doppelseitigen Spiralelements 16 greifen mit den Wänden 15 des feststehenden Spiralelements 13 unter Ausbildung von Förderräumen 24 ineinander. Die Stirnseiten 19 der Wände 15, 18 sind jeweils mit Dichtungen 20 versehen. Die zu den Förderräumen 24 gewandten Flächen der Träger 14, 17 sind mit einer Gleitschicht 21 versehen, wobei die Gleitschicht 21 zusätzlich mit Polytetrafluorethylen imprägniert wurde. In Bezug auf die Materialien der Spiralelemente 13, 16 und die Zusammensetzung der Gleitschicht 21 und der Dichtung 20 sowie hinsichtlich der Funktionsweise der Pumpe kann auf die Ausführungen zu den Fig. 1 und 2 verwiesen werden. Im Vergleich zu einem einseitigen Pumpsystem steht bei dem doppelseitigen Pumpsystem zur Förderung eines Fluids die doppelte Anzahl an Förderräumen 24 zur Verfügung. Fig. 4 on the other hand shows a partial representation of a spiral or scroll pump with a double-sided pumping system. On the representation of the entire housing including a drive range has been omitted. In contrast to the one-sided execution according to Fig. 1 For example, the orbiting scroll element 16 has a carrier 17, which is provided on both sides with spirally extending walls 18. Furthermore, the fixed spiral element 13 comprises a further support 14 with a spiral wall 15. Both walls 18 of the rotating double-sided spiral element 16 engage with the walls 15 of the fixed spiral element 13 to form delivery chambers 24 in each other. The end faces 19 of the walls 15, 18 are each provided with seals 20. The facing to the delivery chambers 24 surfaces of the carrier 14, 17 are provided with a sliding layer 21, wherein the sliding layer 21 was additionally impregnated with polytetrafluoroethylene. With regard to the materials of the spiral elements 13, 16 and the composition of the sliding layer 21 and the seal 20 as well as with regard to the operation of the pump, the comments on the Fig. 1 and 2 to get expelled. In comparison with a one-sided pumping system, the double-sided pumping system for pumping a fluid has twice the number of pumping chambers 24 available.

Fig. 5 zeigt eine schematische Schnittdarstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Kolbenpumpe 100. Ein an einer Kolbenstange 105 befestigter Kolben 104 ist beweglich in einem Zylinder 102 gelagert. Der Kolben 104 und der Zylinder 102 bilden zusammen einen Förderraum 124. Der Kolben 104 weist sowohl an einem unteren Rand 106 als auch an einem oberen Rand 108 eine Dichtung 120 auf, welche gegen eine Innenwand 103 des Zylinders 102 schleift. Die Zylinderinnenwand 103 ist mit einer Gleitschicht 121 versehen, die zusätzlich mit Polytetrafluorethylen imprägniert wurde. Die Dichtung 120 ist in Form eines schmalen Bandes ausgebildet, das sich in Umfangsrichtung um den Kolben 104 erstreckt. Ein innerer Dichtungsschenkel 120b der Dichtung 120 wird von einer jeweils am unteren und oberen Rand 106, 108 des Kolbens 104 angeordneten Nut 109 aufgenommen. Ein freier Dichtungsschenkel 120a verläuft außerhalb der Nut 109 und ist abgewinkelt, da er breiter ist als der Abstand zwischen der Zylinderinnenwand 103 und dem Kolben 104. Sowohl der Zylinder 102 als auch der Kolben 104 sind aus einer Aluminiumlegierung des Typs AlMgSi hergestellt. Die Dichtung 120 und die Gleitschicht 121 sind erfindungsgemäß ausgebildet, wie es vorstehend, insbesondere anhand von Fig. 2, beschrieben ist. Fig. 5 shows a schematic sectional view of a piston pump 100 according to the invention. A fixed to a piston rod 105 piston 104 is movably mounted in a cylinder 102. The piston 104 and the cylinder 102 together form a delivery chamber 124. The piston 104 has both at a lower edge 106 and at an upper edge 108 a seal 120 which grinds against an inner wall 103 of the cylinder 102. The cylinder inner wall 103 is provided with a sliding layer 121, which was additionally impregnated with polytetrafluoroethylene. The seal 120 is in the form of a narrow band extending circumferentially about the piston 104. An inner sealing leg 120b of the seal 120 is received by a respective groove 109 at the lower and upper edges 106, 108 of the piston 104. A free seal leg 120a extends outside the groove 109 and is angled since it is wider than the distance between the cylinder inner wall 103 and the piston 104. Both the cylinder 102 and the piston 104 are made of AlMgSi type aluminum alloy. The seal 120 and the sliding layer 121 are formed according to the invention, as described above, in particular with reference to FIG Fig. 2 , is described.

Im Betrieb der Pumpe 100 hebt und senkt sich der Kolben 104, wobei sich der Förderraum 124 entsprechend verkleinert und vergrößert und unter zeitlich abgestimmtem Öffnen und Schließen nicht dargestellter Ventile ein Fluid angesaugt bzw. ausgestoßen wird.During operation of the pump 100, the piston 104 rises and falls, wherein the delivery chamber 124 is correspondingly reduced in size and enlarged, and a fluid is drawn in or expelled while timed opening and closing of unillustrated valves.

Aufgrund der Auf- und Abbewegung des Kolbens 104 unterliegen die an der Zylinderinnenwand 103 anliegenden freien Schenkel 120a der Dichtungen 120 einer fortwährenden Reibung. Die erfindungsgemäße Materialkombination aus der speziellen Gleitschicht 121, die eine sehr glatte Oberfläche aufweist, und der speziellen widerstandsfähigen Polytetrafluorethylen-Dichtung bewirkt eine Verringerung dieser Reibung. Zum einen wird der Abrieb auf der Seite der Dichtung 120 verringert, was zu einer längeren Lebensdauer der Dichtung und damit zu verlängerten Wartungsintervallen führt. Zum anderen wird der Abrieb auf der Seite der Zylinderinnenwand 103 minimiert und damit die Lebensdauer der Pumpe 100 insgesamt verlängert.Due to the up and down movement of the piston 104, the free legs 120a of the seals 120 resting against the cylinder inner wall 103 are subject to constant friction. The material combination according to the invention of the special sliding layer 121, which has a very smooth surface, and the special resistant polytetrafluoroethylene seal causes a reduction of this friction. First, the abrasion on the side of the seal 120 is reduced, resulting in a longer life of the seal and thus prolonged Maintenance intervals leads. On the other hand, the abrasion on the side of the cylinder inner wall 103 is minimized and thus the life of the pump 100 is increased overall.

Bei einem über ein Jahr andauernden Langzeittest wurden Kolbenpumpen, die eine erfindungsgemäß ausgebildete Dichtung und Gleitschicht aufwiesen, mit baugleichen herkömmlichen Kolbenpumpen verglichen. Die herkömmlichen Pumpen wiesen eine durch anodische Oxidation in einem Schwefelsäure enthaltenden Elektrolyten gebildete Standardbeschichtung auf. Die Dichtungen der herkömmlichen Pumpen bestanden entweder aus einem ungesinterten Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff oder aus einem Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff, der hinsichtlich des Polyimidanteils und/oder der Polyimidpartikelgröße von der erfindungsgemäßen Ausführung abwich.In a long-term test lasting more than one year, piston pumps which had a seal and sliding layer formed according to the invention were compared with conventional piston pumps of identical construction. The conventional pumps had a standard coating formed by anodic oxidation in a sulfuric acid-containing electrolyte. The seals of the conventional pumps consisted of either a non-sintered polytetrafluoroethylene material or a polytetrafluoroethylene material, which differed from the embodiment according to the invention in terms of the polyimide content and / or the Polyimidpartikelgröße.

Nach einem Jahr wurde der Verschleiß der Dichtung und der Gleitschicht bestimmt. Es stellte sich heraus, dass die erfindungsgemäße Materialkombination die geringsten Verschleißerscheinungen zeigte, d.h. den geringsten Schicht- und Dichtungsabrieb. Einige der herkömmlichen Pumpen fielen zudem schon vor dem Testende verschleißbedingt aus.After one year, the wear of the seal and the sliding layer was determined. It turned out that the material combination according to the invention showed the least signs of wear, ie the lowest layer and seal wear. Some of the conventional pumps also failed before the end of the test due to wear.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
Spiral- oder ScrollpumpeSpiral or scroll pump
1111
Einlassinlet
1212
Gehäusecasing
1313
feststehendes Spiralelementfixed spiral element
1414
Träger des feststehenden SpiralelementsCarrier of the fixed spiral element
1515
spiralförmige Wand des feststehenden Spiralelementsspiral wall of the fixed spiral element
1616
umlaufendes Spiralelement (Orbiter)revolving spiral element (orbiter)
1717
Träger des umlaufenden SpiralelementsCarrier of the rotating spiral element
1818
spiralförmige Wand des umlaufenden Spiralelementsspiral wall of the orbiting scroll member
1919
Stirnseitefront
2020
Dichtungpoetry
2121
GleitschichtOverlay
2222
Auslassoutlet
2323
Arbeitsraumworking space
2424
Förderraumdelivery chamber
2626
Antriebsbereichdriving range
3030
Motor-StatorMotor stator
3131
Elektromotorelectric motor
3232
Motor-RotorEngine rotor
3333
Wellewave
3434
Lagercamp
3535
Exzentereccentric
3636
Ausgleichsgewichtcounterweight
AW A W
Achse der WelleAxis of the shaft
AE A E
Exzenterachseeccentric
100100
Kolbenpumpepiston pump
102102
Zylindercylinder
103103
ZylinderinnenwandCylinder inner wall
104104
Kolbenpiston
105105
Kolbenstangepiston rod
106106
unterer Randlower edge
108108
oberer Randupper edge
109109
Nutgroove
120120
Dichtungpoetry
120a120a
freier Dichtungsschenkelfree sealing leg
120b120b
innerer Dichtungsschenkelinner sealing leg
121121
GleitschichtOverlay
124124
Förderraumdelivery chamber

Claims (14)

Pumpe (10, 100), insbesondere Vakuumpumpe, umfassend - zumindest zwei relativ zueinander bewegliche Förderelemente (13, 16, 102, 104), die derart angeordnet sind, dass sie unter Ausbildung von zumindest einem Förderraum (24, 124) dichtend zusammenwirken, - wenigstens eine auf einem der beiden Förderelemente (13, 16, 102, 104) angeordnete Dichtung (20, 120), und - eine zumindest bereichsweise auf wenigstens eines der Förderelemente (13, 16, 102, 104) aufgebrachte, mit der jeweiligen Dichtung (20, 120) zusammenwirkende Gleitschicht (21, 121),
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Dichtung (20, 120) einen Polyimidpartikel enthaltenden, durch Heißformpressen und Sintern hergestellten Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff umfasst, und
dass die Gleitschicht (21, 121) eine durch anodische Oxidation in einem Oxalsäure enthaltenden Elektrolyten gebildete Oxidschicht umfasst.
Pump (10, 100), in particular vacuum pump, comprising at least two conveying elements (13, 16, 102, 104) which are movable relative to one another and which are arranged in such a way that they cooperate in a sealing manner, forming at least one conveying space (24, 124), - At least one on one of the two conveying elements (13, 16, 102, 104) arranged seal (20, 120), and a sliding layer (21, 121), which is applied at least in regions to at least one of the conveying elements (13, 16, 102, 104) and cooperates with the respective seal (20, 120),
characterized,
that the gasket (20, 120) comprises polyimide particle-containing polytetrafluoroethylene material produced by hot press molding and sintering, and
in that the sliding layer (21, 121) comprises an oxide layer formed by anodic oxidation in an oxalic acid-containing electrolyte.
Pumpe nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es sich um eine Spiral- oder Scrollpumpe (10), insbesondere Spiral- oder Scrollvakuumpumpe, handelt, - wobei es sich bei den Förderelementen um zwei relativ zueinander bewegbare Spiralelemente (13, 16) handelt, die jeweils auf einem Träger (14, 17) eine spiralförmig um eine Achse verlaufende Wand (15, 18) mit einer freien Stirnseite (19) aufweisen und derart angeordnet sind, dass die Wände (15, 18) unter Ausbildung von Förderräumen (24) dichtend ineinandergreifen, - wobei die Dichtungen (20) auf den freien Stirnseiten (19) der Wände (15, 18) angeordnet sind, und - wobei die Gleitschicht (21) zumindest bereichsweise auf die Spiralelemente (13, 16) aufgebracht ist.
Pump according to claim 1,
characterized in that it is a scroll or scroll pump (10), in particular scroll or scroll vacuum pump, - Where the conveying elements are two relatively movable spiral elements (13, 16) each having on a support (14, 17) a spiral extending around an axis wall (15, 18) with a free end face (19) and are arranged such that the walls (15, 18) sealingly engage with one another to form delivery chambers (24), - Wherein the seals (20) on the free end faces (19) of the walls (15, 18) are arranged, and - Wherein the sliding layer (21) is at least partially applied to the spiral elements (13, 16).
Pumpe nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es sich um eine Kolbenpumpe (100), insbesondere Kolbenvakuumpumpe, handelt, - wobei es sich bei den Förderelementen um einen Zylinder (102) und einen darin bewegbaren Kolben (104) handelt, - wobei die Dichtung (120) am Kolben (104) und/oder an einer Zylinderinnenwand (103) angeordnet ist, und - wobei die Gleitschicht (121) zumindest bereichsweise auf die Zylinderinnenwand (103) und/oder den Kolben (104) aufgebracht ist.
Pump according to claim 1,
characterized in that it is a piston pump (100), in particular a piston vacuum pump, wherein the conveying elements are a cylinder (102) and a piston (104) movable therein, - Wherein the seal (120) on the piston (104) and / or on a cylinder inner wall (103) is arranged, and - Wherein the sliding layer (121) is at least partially applied to the cylinder inner wall (103) and / or the piston (104).
Pumpe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff einen Anteil an Polyimidpartikeln zwischen 1 und 25 Gew.-%, bevorzugt zwischen 5 und 20 Gew.-%, besonders bevorzugt zwischen 7 und 15 Gew.-%, insbesondere zwischen 8 und 12 Gew.-%, aufweist, bezogen auf das Trockengewicht des Werkstoffs.
Pump according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the polytetrafluoroethylene material has a proportion of polyimide particles between 1 and 25 wt .-%, preferably between 5 and 20 wt .-%, particularly preferably between 7 and 15 wt .-%, in particular between 8 and 12 wt. %, based on the dry weight of the material.
Pumpe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Polyimidpartikel eine mittlere Teilchengröße zwischen 1 und 50 µm, bevorzugt zwischen 5 und 40 µm, besonders bevorzugt zwischen 10 und 30 µm, insbesondere zwischen 15 und 25 µm, aufweisen.
Pump according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the polyimide particles have an average particle size between 1 and 50 μm , preferably between 5 and 40 μm , particularly preferably between 10 and 30 μm , in particular between 15 and 25 μm .
Pumpe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Polyimidpartikel in fein verteilter, im Wesentlichen nicht agglomerierter Form in dem Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff enthalten sind.
Pump according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the polyimide particles are contained in finely divided, substantially non-agglomerated form in the polytetrafluoroethylene material.
Pumpe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff eine Porosität zwischen 0,1 und 5 %, bevorzugt zwischen 0,1 und 2 %, besonders bevorzugt kleiner als 1 %, aufweist.
Pump according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the polytetrafluoroethylene material has a porosity between 0.1 and 5%, preferably between 0.1 and 2%, more preferably less than 1%.
Pumpe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichet, dass die Gleitschicht (21, 121) eine Schichtdicke zwischen 10 und 50 µm, bevorzugt zwischen 15 und 40 µm, besonders bevorzugt zwischen 20 und 30 µm, aufweist.
Pump according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the sliding layer (21, 121) has a layer thickness between 10 and 50 μm , preferably between 15 and 40 μm , particularly preferably between 20 and 30 μm .
Pumpe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichet, dass die Gleitschicht (21, 121) mit Polytetrafluorethylen beschichtet und/oder imprägniert ist.
Pump according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the sliding layer (21, 121) coated with polytetrafluoroethylene and / or impregnated.
Pumpe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichet, dass die Gleitschicht (21, 121) eine Scheinhärte zwischen 400 und 600 HV 0,025, bevorzugt zwischen 500 und 550 HV 0,025, aufweist.
Pump according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the sliding layer (21, 121) has an apparent hardness of between 400 and 600 HV 0.025, preferably between 500 and 550 HV 0.025.
Pumpe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der mit einem Stift-Scheibe-Tribometer ermittelte Reibungskoeffizient der Gleitschicht (21, 121) weniger als 0,9, bevorzugt weniger als 0,8, besonders bevorzugt ungefähr 0,73, beträgt.
Pump according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the friction coefficient of the sliding layer (21, 121) determined with a pin-and-disk tribometer is less than 0.9, preferably less than 0.8, more preferably about 0.73.
Pumpe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichet, dass die Förderelemente (13, 16, 102, 104) einen Grundwerkstoff umfassen, der zumindest teilweise aus Aluminium oder einer Aluminiumlegierung gebildet ist und auf den die Gleitschicht (21, 121) aufgebracht ist.
Pump according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the conveying elements (13, 16, 102, 104) comprise a base material which is at least partially formed of aluminum or an aluminum alloy and on which the sliding layer (21, 121) is applied.
Pumpe nach Anspruch 12,
dadurch gekennzeichet, dass der Grundwerkstoff eine Aluminiumlegierung des Typs AlMgSi ist.
Pump according to claim 12,
characterized in that the base material is an aluminum alloy of the type AlMgSi.
Verwendung von - einer oder mehreren Dichtungen (20, 120) aus einem Polyimidpartikel enthaltenden, durch Heißformpressen und Sintern hergestellten Polytetrafluorethylen-Werkstoff, und - Bauteilen, die zumindest bereichsweise mit einer durch anodische Oxidation in einem Oxalsäure enthaltenden Elektrolyten gebildeten Gleischicht beschichtet sind,
zur Herstellung von dichtend zusammenwirkenden Förderelementen (13, 16, 102, 104) für Pumpen (10, 100), insbesondere für Vakuumpumpen, nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche.
use of - One or more seals (20, 120) made of a polyimide containing polytetrafluoroethylene material produced by hot press molding and sintering, and Components which are at least partially coated with a layer of an electrolyte formed by anodic oxidation in an oxalic acid electrolyte,
for producing sealingly cooperating conveying elements (13, 16, 102, 104) for pumps (10, 100), in particular for vacuum pumps, according to one of the preceding claims.
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