Single-sided four-diaphragm disc coupling
By designing a single-sided four-diaphragm coupling, using four diaphragms and a deformation limiting device, the problem of insufficient compensation capability of existing couplings under high speed and high precision is solved, achieving stable operation with large compensation and high torque transmission.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENYANG COUPS TRANSMISSION MASCH CO TTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing dual-diaphragm couplings lack sufficient compensation capabilities for axial, radial, and angular deviations, failing to meet the demands of transmission systems requiring high speed, high precision, and large compensation amounts.
A single-sided four-diaphragm coupling was designed, which adopts a four-diaphragm structure and is combined with a deformation limiting device to ensure that the diaphragm can deform freely within a 5mm range. If the deformation exceeds the range, the deformation is restricted. It is made of thin plate-type ultra-strong alloy steel or titanium alloy material, and is connected by an intermediate section to form a complete coupling, providing greater compensation capacity and torque transmission capacity.
It achieves large compensation and high torque transmission capability under high speed and high precision conditions, ensuring stable operation of the coupling and is suitable for high precision transmission systems.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of coupling technology, specifically a single-sided four-diaphragm disc coupling. Background Technology
[0002] Grinding disc couplings are high-performance flexible couplings that compensate for axial, radial, and angular misalignments through elastic deformation. Due to their high precision, high rigidity, and maintenance-free characteristics, they are widely used in high-speed, high-precision, and large-compensation transmission systems. With the increasing demand for intelligent, lightweight, and ultra-high-speed transmissions, grinding disc coupling technology will continue to upgrade and replace traditional couplings in more fields.
[0003] Single-diaphragm couplings and double-diaphragm couplings are now widely used in various fields. However, the requirements for axial, radial, and angular deviations are becoming increasingly stringent. Existing double-diaphragm couplings have limited compensation capabilities, and couplings with greater compensation capabilities are needed to meet market application demands. Therefore, we propose a single-sided four-diaphragm coupling. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the problems raised in the background art, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a single-sided four-diaphragm disc coupling, comprising a driving end connecting flange, a driven end connecting flange, four diaphragms, and a deformation limiting device. The four diaphragms are sequentially welded together, and both ends of the four diaphragms are respectively connected to the driving end connecting flange and the driven end connecting flange. The deformation limiting device is connected to the two middle diaphragms among the four diaphragms, and the deformation limiting device is used to limit the deformation of the diaphragms.
[0005] Preferably, the total axial deformation of the four diaphragm discs is 20mm, and the deformation of each diaphragm disc is 5mm. The deformation limiting device can be designed with a deformation space based on the 5mm deformation of each diaphragm disc. The limiting device allows the diaphragm disc to deform freely within a range of 5mm, but it will be restricted if it exceeds this range, thereby ensuring the rigidity and stability of the coupling.
[0006] Preferably, the diaphragm is made of thin-plate ultra-strong alloy steel or titanium alloy, which has high strength, lightweight and good elastic deformation capacity, and can meet the application requirements of couplings in high speed, high precision and large compensation.
[0007] Preferably, the two single-sided four-diaphragm disc couplings are connected by an intermediate section, which is used to connect the driven end connecting flange and the driving end connecting flange of the two single-sided four-diaphragm disc couplings to form a complete coupling. The complete coupling contains a total of eight diaphragm discs, which can provide greater compensation capacity and higher torque transmission capacity, and is suitable for transmission systems with higher requirements for compensation and torque.
[0008] Preferably, the intermediate section is connected to the driven end connecting flange and the driving end connecting flange by a fastener assembly, ensuring a firm connection between the intermediate section and the flange, thereby guaranteeing the structural stability of the entire coupling.
[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0010] During operation, four diaphragm discs are welded together sequentially to form a single-sided four-diaphragm disc structure. Then, one end of each single-sided four-diaphragm disc is connected to the active end connecting flange, and the other end is connected to the driven end connecting flange. Finally, deformation limiting devices are installed on the two middle discs. If greater compensation and torque transmission capabilities are required, two single-sided four-diaphragm disc couplings can be connected through an intermediate section to form a double-sided eight-diaphragm disc coupling. The intermediate section is connected to the driven end connecting flange and the active end connecting flange through a fastener assembly. When the drive unit starts, the active end connecting flange begins to rotate and transmits torque to the four diaphragm discs. While transmitting torque, the diaphragm discs undergo elastic deformation according to the magnitude of axial, radial, and angular deviations. The deformation limiting device monitors the deformation of the diaphragm discs in real time and limits deformation when necessary to ensure stable operation of the coupling. The torque transmitted through the diaphragm discs finally reaches the driven end connecting flange, thereby driving the driven equipment to operate normally. It can transmit high torque while having large axial, radial, and angular compensation capabilities. Attached Figure Description
[0011] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a cross-section of the single-sided four-film disc of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the entire coupling of this utility model;
[0014] In the diagram: 1. Active end connecting flange; 2. Driven end connecting flange; 3. Diaphragm; 4. Deformation limiting device. Detailed Implementation
[0015] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0016] Depend on Figure 1-2The present invention includes an active end connecting flange 1, a driven end connecting flange 2, four diaphragm discs 3 and a deformation limiting device 4. The four diaphragm discs 3 are welded together in sequence, and the two ends of the four diaphragm discs 3 are respectively connected to the active end connecting flange 1 and the driven end connecting flange 2. The deformation limiting device 4 is connected to the middle two of the four diaphragm discs 3 and is used to limit the deformation of the diaphragm discs 3.
[0017] The total axial deformation of the four diaphragm discs 3 is 20mm, and the deformation of each diaphragm disc 3 is 5mm. The deformation limiting device 4 can be designed with a deformation space based on the 35mm deformation of each diaphragm disc. The limiting device allows the diaphragm disc to deform freely within a range of 5mm, but it will be restricted if it exceeds this range, thereby ensuring the rigidity and stability of the coupling.
[0018] The diaphragm plate 3 is made of thin-plate ultra-strong alloy steel or titanium alloy, which has high strength, lightweight and good elastic deformation capacity, and can meet the application requirements of couplings in high speed, high precision and large compensation.
[0019] Two single-sided four-diaphragm disc couplings are connected by an intermediate section. The intermediate section is used to connect the driven end connecting flange 2 and the driving end connecting flange 1 of the two single-sided four-diaphragm disc couplings to form a complete coupling. The complete coupling contains a total of eight diaphragm discs 3, which can provide greater compensation capacity and higher torque transmission capacity, and is suitable for transmission systems with higher requirements for compensation and torque.
[0020] The intermediate section is connected to the driven end connecting flange 2 and the driving end connecting flange 1 through a fastener assembly, ensuring a firm connection between the intermediate section and the flanges, thereby guaranteeing the structural stability of the entire coupling.
[0021] Working principle: During operation, four diaphragm discs 3 are welded together in sequence to form a single-sided four-diaphragm disc structure. Then, one end of the single-sided four-diaphragm disc is connected to the active end connecting flange 1, and the other end is connected to the driven end connecting flange 2. Finally, the deformation limiting device 4 is installed on the two middle discs of the diaphragm discs. If greater compensation and torque transmission capabilities are required, two single-sided four-diaphragm disc couplings can be connected through an intermediate section to form a double-sided eight-diaphragm disc coupling. The intermediate section is connected to the driven end connecting flange 2 and the active end connecting flange 1 through a fastener assembly. When the drive device, such as a motor, starts, the active end connecting flange 1 begins to rotate and transmits torque to the four diaphragm discs 3. While transmitting torque, the diaphragm discs undergo elastic deformation according to the magnitude of axial, radial, and angular deviations. The deformation limiting device 4 monitors the deformation of the diaphragm discs in real time and limits the deformation when necessary to ensure the stable operation of the coupling. The torque transmitted through the diaphragm discs finally reaches the driven end connecting flange 2, thereby driving the driven equipment, such as pumps and fans, to operate normally. It can transmit high torque while having large axial, radial, and angular compensation capabilities.
[0022] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0023] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A single-sided four-diaphragm disc coupling, characterized in that: It includes an active end connecting flange (1), a driven end connecting flange (2), four diaphragm discs (3) and a deformation limiting device (4). The four diaphragm discs (3) are welded together in sequence, and the two ends of the four diaphragm discs (3) are respectively connected to the active end connecting flange (1) and the driven end connecting flange (2). The deformation limiting device (4) is connected to the two middle discs of the four diaphragm discs (3). The deformation limiting device (4) is used to limit the deformation of the diaphragm discs (3).
2. The single-sided four-diaphragm disc coupling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The total axial deformation of the four diaphragm discs (3) is 20 mm, and the deformation of each diaphragm disc (3) is 5 mm. The deformation limiting device (4) can be designed with a deformation space based on the 5 mm deformation of each diaphragm disc (3).
3. The single-sided four-diaphragm disc coupling according to claim 2, characterized in that: The diaphragm (3) is made of thin-plate ultra-strong alloy steel or titanium alloy.
4. The single-sided four-diaphragm disc coupling according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two single-sided four-diaphragm disc couplings are connected by an intermediate section, which is used to connect the driven end connecting flange (2) and the driving end connecting flange (1) of the two single-sided four-diaphragm disc couplings to form a complete set of couplings. The complete set of couplings contains a total of eight diaphragm discs (3).
5. The single-sided four-diaphragm disc coupling according to claim 4, characterized in that: The intermediate section is connected to the driven end connecting flange (2) and the active end connecting flange (1) via fastener assemblies.