A membrane disc coupling having flexible laminations

By introducing a positioning rod and a flexible laminate structure into the diaphragm coupling, the problems of easy bolt loss and small diaphragm compensation range are solved, achieving the effects of simplified assembly and disassembly, enhanced rigidity, and adaptability to harsh environments.

CN224679936UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25CHANGZHOU FANYING MACHINERY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521648692.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-05
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-08-05

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Technical Problem

Existing diaphragm couplings require multiple sets of independent bolts and nuts during connection, which are easy to lose, inconvenient to disassemble and assemble, and have a small diaphragm compensation range and limited load-bearing capacity, making them difficult to adapt to harsh environments.

Method used

The number of bolts is reduced by using connecting components, and a positioning rod and flexible lamination structure are used. The positioning rod passes through the through hole and the limiting groove, and the flexible lamination is made of multiple layers of metal sheets. The root design is optimized to improve rigidity and compensation capacity.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the assembly and disassembly process, avoids the loss of positioning rods, enhances structural rigidity and torque bearing capacity, improves angular and axial compensation flexibility, adapts to high-temperature and harsh environments, and extends service life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a membrane disc coupling with flexible laminated sheet relates to membrane disc coupling technical field. The utility model discloses a connecting shaft, the symmetry sleeve joint of positive disc has on the circumference lateral wall of connecting shaft, the lateral of positive disc is equipped with reverse disc, and the opposite surface of positive disc and reverse disc all is equipped with connecting assembly, and connecting assembly includes locating rod, and the opposite surface of positive disc and reverse disc all annular array fixed connection has locating rod, and the locating rod on positive disc and reverse disc is staggered distribution, and the circumference lateral wall of locating rod is equipped with nut with screw thread connection, and the common flexible component is equipped between positive disc and reverse disc. The utility model sets up connecting assembly, reduces the number of independent individual, avoids the loss of locating rod, guarantees the normal dismounting of positive disc and reverse disc, and through setting up flexible component, and flexible laminated sheet is stacked by multiple metal sheets, and the structure rigidity is higher, can bear greater torque and impact load, has greater flexibility on angular and axial compensation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of diaphragm disc couplings, and in particular relates to a diaphragm disc coupling with flexible laminated plates. Background Technology

[0002] Some mechanical equipment consists of a motor and a shaft. When the motor is powered on, it drives the shaft to rotate, thus driving the mechanical equipment to operate. To prevent the motor and shaft from disengaging, changing their rotation direction, or changing their torque, a coupling is used to connect the motor and the shaft. There are many types of couplings, including cross couplings, clamp couplings, universal couplings, and diaphragm couplings.

[0003] A search revealed a diaphragm coupling structure in patent publication number CN215980530U, comprising an input diaphragm group, an intermediate body, an output diaphragm group, and a flange. The input and output diaphragm groups are fixedly connected to the intermediate body, which is located between them. The flange is fixedly connected to the input diaphragm group. Its innovation lies in the inclusion of an output locking mechanism, which is fixedly connected to the output diaphragm group. The output locking mechanism includes a locking outer ring and an inner tapered sleeve. The locking outer ring is fitted around the outer circumference of the inner tapered sleeve, which is fixedly connected to the output diaphragm group. This eliminates the need for a keyed connection or interference fit with the equipment spindle, simplifying installation and reducing operating costs.

[0004] However, diaphragm couplings still have the following drawbacks in practical use: 1. There are symmetrically fitted forward discs on the circumferential sidewalls of the connecting shaft. The two ends of the connecting shaft are provided with driving and driven shaft sleeves. Reverse discs are symmetrically fixed on the circumferential sidewalls of the driving and driven shaft sleeves. Through holes are arranged in a ring array on the sidewalls of both the forward and reverse discs. Bolts pass through the through holes. Nuts with threaded connections are on the circumferential sidewalls of the bolts, which are used to lock the forward and reverse discs. However, multiple sets of bolts and nuts are independent individuals. Multiple sets of bolts and nuts need to be tightened to achieve the disassembly and assembly of the forward and reverse discs. Moreover, the number of independent individuals is large, which may cause the loss of bolts or nuts, and cannot guarantee the disassembly and assembly of the forward and reverse discs. 2. A diaphragm is provided between the reverse and forward discs to achieve angular and axial compensation. However, although the diaphragm can compensate for deviations, the range is small (usually less than one degree in the angular direction), which can cause cracks at the bolt hole edges and has limited load-bearing capacity.

[0005] To address these issues, we provide a diaphragm disc coupling with flexible laminations. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a diaphragm disc coupling with flexible laminates. By setting up connecting components, the number of independent components is reduced, the loss of positioning rods is avoided, and the normal assembly and disassembly of the forward and reverse discs are ensured. Furthermore, by setting up flexible components, the flexible laminates are made of multiple layers of stacked metal sheets, resulting in higher structural rigidity, the ability to withstand greater torque and impact loads, greater flexibility in angular and axial compensation, and better adaptability to high temperatures and harsh environments. The root of the flexible laminates is optimized (e.g., with an arc transition) to reduce stress concentration and extend fatigue life, thereby solving the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: This utility model relates to a diaphragm disc coupling with flexible laminates, comprising a connecting shaft, a forward disc symmetrically sleeved on the peripheral sidewall of the connecting shaft, a reverse disc provided on the side of the forward disc, and a connecting assembly provided on the opposite surfaces of the forward and reverse discs. The connecting assembly includes positioning rods, and positioning rods are fixedly connected in a ring array on the opposite surfaces of the forward and reverse discs. The positioning rods on the forward and reverse discs are staggered, and nuts are threaded onto the peripheral sidewalls of the positioning rods. A flexible assembly is provided between the forward and reverse discs, and the flexible assembly includes a ring array of through holes opened on the sidewall of the flexible laminate, through which the positioning rods pass.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a drive bushing is provided on the side of the connecting shaft, one of the reverse discs is sleeved on the peripheral side wall of the drive bushing, the driven bushing provided on the side of the connecting shaft is located on the side away from the drive bushing, and the other reverse disc is sleeved on the peripheral side wall of the driven bushing.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that a notch is provided on the inner sidewall of both the driving bushing and the driven bushing, and an internal threaded hole is provided on the outer sidewall of both the driving bushing and the driven bushing. The internal threaded hole communicates with the notch, and a bolt is connected to the internal thread of the internal threaded hole.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the front and rear discs are provided with annular arrays of holes and slots on their opposite surfaces, and the opposite surfaces of the front and rear discs are provided with annular arrays of limiting slots, the limiting slots and the holes and slots are connected, and the positioning rod passes through the holes and slots and the limiting slots in sequence.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a washer is provided between the inner wall of the limiting groove and the side wall of the nut, the washer is sleeved on the peripheral side wall of the positioning rod, the outer diameter of the nut is smaller than the inner diameter of the limiting groove, and the outer diameter of the nut is larger than the inner diameter of the hole groove.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a gasket is provided between the forward disk and the flexible laminate, and a gasket is provided between the reverse disk and the flexible laminate.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that a rubber ring is fitted inside the through hole, and both the rubber ring and the through hole have an I-shaped groove structure in cross section.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. This utility model, by setting a connecting component, fixes the positioning rod to the side wall of the steering wheel and the reverse wheel, eliminating the need for bolts, reducing the total number of bolts and nuts. During the disassembly and assembly of the steering wheel and the reverse wheel, there is no need to remove bolts, reducing disassembly and assembly steps, speeding up disassembly and assembly efficiency, while reducing independent individual components, avoiding the loss of the positioning rod, and ensuring normal disassembly and assembly of the steering wheel and the reverse wheel.

[0015] 2. By setting up flexible components, the flexible laminate is made of multiple layers of metal sheets, which has higher structural rigidity and can withstand greater torque and impact loads. It has greater flexibility in angular and axial compensation, better adaptability to high temperature and harsh environment. The root of the flexible laminate is optimized (such as arc transition) to reduce stress concentration and extend fatigue life. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a diaphragm disc coupling with flexible laminates; Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a diaphragm disc coupling with flexible laminates; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a structural breakdown diagram of a flexible component.

[0018] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 1-Connecting shaft, 101-Forward disc, 101a-Hole, 101b-Limiting groove, 102-Driven bushing, 103-Notched groove, 104-Internal threaded hole, 105-Bolt, 106-Driven bushing, 107-Reverse disc, 2-Connecting assembly, 201-Positioning rod, 202-Washer, 203-Nut, 3-Flexible assembly, 301-Flexible laminate, 301a-Through hole, 302-Rubber ring. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] Example 1, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 This utility model is a diaphragm disc coupling with flexible laminated plates, including a connecting shaft 1, a forward disc 101, a drive bushing 102, a driven bushing 106, and a reverse disc 107. The drive bushing 102 is used to connect the drive shaft body and the connecting shaft 1, and the driven bushing 106 is used to connect the driven shaft body and the connecting shaft 1. The cooperation between the forward disc 101 and the reverse disc 107 is used to connect the connecting shaft 1, the drive bushing 102, and the driven bushing 106. Specifically, a forward disk 101 is symmetrically sleeved on the peripheral sidewall of the connecting shaft 1, an active shaft sleeve 102 is provided on the side of the connecting shaft 1, and a driven shaft sleeve 106 is provided on the side of the connecting shaft 1, located away from the active shaft sleeve 102. A reverse disk 107 is sleeved on the peripheral sidewall of both the active shaft sleeve 102 and the driven shaft sleeve 106. Furthermore, notches 103 are provided on the inner sidewalls of both the drive bushing 102 and the driven bushing 106, and internal threaded holes 104 are provided on the outer sidewalls of both the drive bushing 102 and the driven bushing 106. The internal threaded holes 104 and notches 103 are connected, and bolts 105 are connected to the internal threads of the internal threaded holes 104. Hole slots 101a are provided in an annular array on the opposite surfaces of the forward disk 101 and the reverse disk 107, and limit slots 101b are provided in an annular array on the opposite surfaces of the forward disk 101 and the reverse disk 107. The limit slots 101b and hole slots 101a are connected. The operation process of this embodiment is as follows: the drive shaft body is inserted into the drive shaft sleeve 102, and the slide rod on the drive shaft body is inserted into the notch 103. The bolt 105 is turned clockwise to fix the drive shaft body and the drive shaft sleeve 102. Similarly, the driven shaft body is inserted into the driven shaft sleeve 106, and the slide rod on the driven shaft body is inserted into the notch 103. The bolt 105 is turned clockwise to fix the driven shaft body and the driven shaft sleeve 106. When the motor is powered on, the drive shaft body rotates, the drive shaft sleeve 102 rotates, and the connecting shaft 1, the driven shaft sleeve 106 and the driven shaft body rotate.

[0021] Example 2, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3Based on the first specific embodiment, a connecting component 2 is provided. The connecting component 2 includes a positioning rod 201 and a nut 203. The positioning rod 201 is fixed to the side wall of the steering wheel 101 and the reverse wheel 107, reducing the total number of bolts and nuts 203, simplifying the steps of disassembling and assembling the steering wheel 101 and the reverse wheel 107, speeding up the disassembly and assembly efficiency, reducing independent components, avoiding the loss of the positioning rod 201, and ensuring the normal disassembly and assembly of the reverse wheel 107 and the steering wheel 101. Specifically, positioning rods 201 are fixedly connected in a ring array on the opposite surfaces of the steering wheel 101 and the reverse wheel 107. The positioning rods 201 on the steering wheel 101 and the reverse wheel 107 are staggered. The positioning rods 201 pass through the slot 101a and the limiting slot 101b in sequence. The nut 203 threaded on the peripheral side wall of the positioning rod 201 is located inside the limiting slot 101b. Furthermore, a washer 202 is provided between the inner wall of the limiting groove 101b and the side wall of the nut 203. The washer 202 is sleeved on the peripheral side wall of the positioning rod 201. The outer diameter of the nut 203 is smaller than the inner diameter of the limiting groove 101b, and the outer diameter of the nut 203 is larger than the inner diameter of the hole groove 101a. The operation process of this embodiment is as follows: Tighten the nut 203 counterclockwise to remove the nut 203 from the peripheral wall of the positioning rod 201, release the locking connection between the forward disc 101 and the reverse disc 107, separate the connecting shaft 1, the driving bushing 102 and the driven bushing 106, release the fixation of the flexible plate 301, and remove the flexible plate 301; Conversely, the forward disc 101 and the reverse disc 107 are locked together, and the connecting shaft 1, the driving bushing 102, the driven bushing 106 and the flexible plate 301 are fixedly connected.

[0022] Example 3, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 Based on specific embodiments one and two, a flexible component 3 is provided. The flexible component 3 includes a flexible laminate 301 and a through hole 301a. The flexible laminate 301 is made of multiple layers of metal sheets stacked together, which has higher structural rigidity, can withstand greater torque and impact loads, has greater flexibility in angular and axial compensation, and better adaptability to high temperature and harsh environment. The root of the flexible laminate 301 is optimized (such as arc transition) to reduce stress concentration and extend fatigue life. Specifically, through holes 301a are arranged in a ring array on the sidewall of the flexible laminate 301; Furthermore, a washer 202 is provided between the forward disc 101 and the flexible laminate 301, and a washer 202 is provided between the reverse disc 107 and the flexible laminate 301. A rubber ring 302 is fitted inside the through hole 301a. The cross-sections of the rubber ring 302 and the through hole 301a are both I-shaped groove structures. The operation process of this embodiment is as follows: Align the through hole 301a with the positioning rod 201, push the flexible laminate 301 closer to the forward drive 101, the positioning rod 201 passes through the rubber ring 302, align the positioning rod 201 on the reverse drive 107 with the through hole 301a, push the reverse drive 107, the reverse drive 107 moves closer to the flexible laminate 301, the positioning rod 201 on the reverse drive 107 passes through the rubber ring 302, the forward drive 101, the reverse drive 107 and the flexible laminate 301 are initially positioned and connected.

[0023] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A diaphragm disc coupling with flexible laminates, comprising a connecting shaft (1), wherein forward discs (101) are symmetrically sleeved on the peripheral sidewall of the connecting shaft (1), and a reverse disc (107) is provided on the side of the forward discs (101), characterized in that: The front wheel (101) and the rear wheel (107) are provided with a connecting component (2). The connecting component (2) includes a positioning rod (201). The positioning rods (201) are fixedly connected in a ring array on the opposite surfaces of the front wheel (101) and the rear wheel (107). The positioning rods (201) on the front wheel (101) and the rear wheel (107) are staggered. Nuts (203) are threaded onto the peripheral sidewalls of the positioning rods (201). A flexible assembly (3) is provided between the forward drive (101) and the reverse drive (107). The flexible assembly (3) includes through holes (301a) arranged in a ring array on the side wall of the flexible laminate (301), and the positioning rod (201) passes through the through holes (301a).

2. A diaphragm disc coupling with flexible laminates according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting shaft (1) has a drive sleeve (102) on its side, and one of the reverse discs (107) is sleeved on the peripheral side wall of the drive sleeve (102). The driven sleeve (106) is located on the side away from the drive sleeve (102), and the other reverse disc (107) is sleeved on the peripheral side wall of the driven sleeve (106).

3. A diaphragm disc coupling with flexible laminates according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner sidewalls of the driving bushing (102) and the driven bushing (106) are provided with notches (103), and the outer sidewalls of the driving bushing (102) and the driven bushing (106) are provided with internal threaded holes (104). The internal threaded holes (104) and the notches (103) are connected, and the internal threads of the internal threaded holes (104) are connected with bolts (105).

4. A diaphragm disc coupling with flexible laminates according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front drive (101) and the rear drive (107) are provided with annular arrays of holes and slots (101a) on their opposite surfaces. The front drive (101) and the rear drive (107) are provided with annular arrays of limiting slots (101b) on their opposite surfaces. The limiting slots (101b) and the holes and slots (101a) are connected. The positioning rod (201) passes through the holes and slots (101a) and the limiting slots (101b) in sequence.

5. A diaphragm disc coupling with flexible laminates according to claim 4, characterized in that: A washer (202) is provided between the inner wall of the limiting groove (101b) and the side wall of the nut (203). The washer (202) is sleeved on the circumferential side wall of the positioning rod (201). The outer diameter of the nut (203) is smaller than the inner diameter of the limiting groove (101b), and the outer diameter of the nut (203) is larger than the inner diameter of the hole groove (101a).

6. A diaphragm disc coupling with flexible laminates according to claim 1, characterized in that: A washer (202) is provided between the forward disk (101) and the flexible laminate (301), and a washer (202) is provided between the reverse disk (107) and the flexible laminate (301).

7. A diaphragm disc coupling with flexible laminates according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber ring (302) is fitted inside the through hole (301a), and both the rubber ring (302) and the through hole (301a) have I-shaped groove structures in cross section.

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    CN215980530U