Segmented Wedge Packet Coupling Ring for Easier Repair
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Solution Overview
Problem
The conventional one-piece wedge packet ring for couplings is difficult to repair as it requires time-intensive disassembly and reassembly due to its undivided and unsegmented design, making defect repair laborious.
Innovation Solution
The wedge packet ring is divided into two one-piece ring segments with apportioned closure securing elements that can be easily joined via radial screw connections, allowing for simpler assembly and repair by forming a closure at the end regions with adapted wedge parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the wedge packet ring is designed as a one-piece undivided structure, then the structural integrity and strength are improved, but the ease of repair and disassembly deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling ring is divided into multiple identical ring segments that can be disassembled and reassembled. Each ring segment contains securing elements and spring elements arranged alternately, allowing the ring to be separated into manageable parts for repair while maintaining structural integrity when assembled. The closure securing elements with wedge parts enable easy joining of segments through radial screw connections.
2Ease of manufacture
If the wedge packet ring is designed as a one-piece undivided structure, then the manufacturing simplicity is improved, but the assembly time and complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling ring is divided into multiple identical ring segments that can be manufactured separately and then assembled using closure securing elements. This segmentation allows for parallel manufacturing of segments, reducing overall production time while maintaining the structural integrity of the complete ring assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The ring segments are pre-assembled with securing elements and spring elements in modular units before final assembly. The closure securing elements are pre-configured with wedge parts and radial screw connections, allowing for quick joining of segments without requiring complex on-site assembly procedures.
3Ease of repair
If the wedge packet ring is segmented into multiple ring segments, then the ease of repair and assembly is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling ring is divided into multiple identical ring segments with standardized securing elements and spring elements. This segmentation enables easy repair by allowing replacement of individual segments without disassembling the entire coupling system, reducing repair complexity despite the segmented structure.
Solution Approach 2:
All ring segments are designed to be identical and interchangeable, with universal closure securing elements that can join any segment to any other segment. This universality simplifies the device by using standardized components throughout, reducing the variety of unique parts that would increase complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This segmented design facilitates quicker and easier attachment to coupling parts, reducing the complexity of assembly and enabling efficient repair of defects in the coupling region.
Implementation Method 1
one elastic spring element each is present which is attached in a vulcanized manner to the adjacent securing elements in a simultaneously conducted vulcanization process
Data Source
AI summary
A coupling ring for couplings having at least two coupling parts. The object of the invention is to provide a coupling ring for couplings which have at least two coupling parts, which can be applied to the two coupling parts of the coupling in a simpler and easier manner during installation, in particular in the event of a repair for defects in the coupling ring designed as a wedge packet ring and in the coupling region of the wedge packet ring. The aim is achieved by a coupling ring as a wedge packet ring comprising at least two coupling parts, wherein the wedge packet ring is divided into at least two one-piece ring segments from an alternate arrangement of the securing elements and the spring elements, wherein the one-piece ring segments are fitted with apportioned closure securing elements which are located at the respective end regions on a ring segment and are provided to form a closure, wherein the apportioned closure securing elements connecting the ring elements each have wedge parts which are each adapted to each other and have bores that are radially directed towards the ring axis, wherein the correspondingly adapted wedge parts can each be combined together to form a radial screw connection on one of the two coupling parts.