EP4264094A1 - Ensemble vanne proportionnelle pour réfrigérant - Google Patents

Ensemble vanne proportionnelle pour réfrigérant

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EP4264094A1
EP4264094A1 EP21794338.0A EP21794338A EP4264094A1 EP 4264094 A1 EP4264094 A1 EP 4264094A1 EP 21794338 A EP21794338 A EP 21794338A EP 4264094 A1 EP4264094 A1 EP 4264094A1
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Prior art keywords
valve body
valve
sealing seat
spindle
proportional
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Dieter Maisch
Hartmut Weber
Toni Schneider
Jens Möhring
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Eco Holding 1 GmbH
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
    • F25B41/00—Fluid-circulation arrangements
    • F25B41/20—Disposition of valves, e.g. of on-off valves or flow control valves
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K11/00—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves
    • F16K11/02—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit
    • F16K11/04—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves
    • F16K11/044—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with movable valve members positioned between valve seats
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K11/00—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves
    • F16K11/02—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit
    • F16K11/04—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves
    • F16K11/056—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with ball-shaped valve members
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K31/00—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices
    • F16K31/02—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices electric; magnetic
    • F16K31/04—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices electric; magnetic using a motor
    • F16K31/047—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices electric; magnetic using a motor characterised by mechanical means between the motor and the valve, e.g. lost motion means reducing backlash, clutches, brakes or return means
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K39/00—Devices for relieving the pressure on the sealing faces
    • F16K39/02—Devices for relieving the pressure on the sealing faces for lift valves
    • F16K39/022—Devices for relieving the pressure on the sealing faces for lift valves using balancing surfaces
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
    • F25B41/00—Fluid-circulation arrangements
    • F25B41/30—Expansion means; Dispositions thereof
    • F25B41/31—Expansion valves
    • F25B41/34—Expansion valves with the valve member being actuated by electric means, e.g. by piezoelectric actuators
    • F25B41/35—Expansion valves with the valve member being actuated by electric means, e.g. by piezoelectric actuators by rotary motors, e.g. by stepping motors
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B30/00—Energy efficient heating, ventilation or air conditioning [HVAC]
    • Y02B30/70—Efficient control or regulation technologies, e.g. for control of refrigerant flow, motor or heating
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/8593—Systems
    • Y10T137/86493—Multi-way valve unit
    • Y10T137/86574—Supply and exhaust
    • Y10T137/86622—Motor-operated

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a proportional valve arrangement for refrigerants with a valve housing having a valve body chamber, a valve body which is arranged inside the valve body chamber and is designed to be transferrable between a first sealing seat and a second sealing seat.
  • proportional valve arrangements are used, for example, for fluid systems in at least partially electrically operated motor vehicles.
  • Such proportional valves are also called continuous valves or directional control valves, with high demands being made at least in the field of motor vehicles.
  • the fluids can be present in the liquid or gaseous state of aggregation.
  • the proportional valve arrangement must meet the general conditions that there is no pressure-relieved connection on the valve and no reliable pressure reduction can take place.
  • the object of the invention is to create a valve device belonging to the technical field mentioned at the outset, which at least partially overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art.
  • the invention relates to a proportional valve arrangement for refrigerants with a valve housing having a valve body chamber, a valve body which is arranged inside the valve body chamber and is designed to be transferrable between a first sealing seat and a second sealing seat, an electrically actuable drive which is connected to the valve body via a spindle, wherein between the spindle and the valve body there is a closing device for generating an axial preload between the valve body and the first sealing seat when the valve body is in contact with the first sealing seat and an axial preload between the valve body and the second sealing seat when the valve body is in contact with the second sealing seat .
  • Valves are generally used to shut off and/or control the flow of a fluid. Simpler valves can only be controlled discretely. This means that these can only be switched open/closed, i.e. can only be opened and closed. However, simply opening and closing the valve is no longer sufficient for many applications. For example, use as an expansion valve in battery cooling, air conditioning or heat pump systems, in order to generate a defined and controllable pressure drop between the condenser (heat emission) and evaporator (cooling), often requires continuous switching. Overall, therefore, continuous switching is often required. Such a continuous or steady switching can be done, for example, by means of proportional valves that allow a steady transition of the switching positions. The volume flow of the fluid can thus be adjusted. Such With the help of a proportional magnet, proportional valves not only allow discrete switch positions, but also allow a constant transition of the valve opening.
  • a refrigerant within the meaning of the invention is to be understood as a fluid which is used for heat transfer in a refrigeration system and which absorbs heat at low temperature and low pressure and emits heat at higher temperature and higher pressure, with changes in the state of the fluid usually taking place.
  • the proportional valve arrangement can precisely assume any position of the valve body between the first sealing seat and the second sealing seat.
  • the proportional valve arrangement can be switched continuously and the volume flow can be precisely controlled.
  • the closing device generates an axial preload both when the valve body is in contact with the first sealing seat and when the valve body is in contact with the second sealing seat, which means that there is a high degree of locking reliability.
  • a further advantage arises in particular in connection with the spindle when this transfers the valve body to an end position. The closing device prevents the valve body from jamming in the end position in the sealing seat. The closing device thus improves the function and the service life of the proportional valve arrangement.
  • the valve body has a stepped installation space for accommodating the spindle and the closing device.
  • a stepped installation space for accommodating the spindle and the closing device.
  • the proportional valve arrangement is of particularly compact design.
  • Spindle and closing device are at least partially integrated into the valve body.
  • the stepped installation space is easy to produce and the assembly of the proportional valve arrangement is made easier.
  • the closing device comprises a spring element which is arranged coaxially with respect to the spindle.
  • the spring element of the locking device fulfills a dual function here.
  • the spring element is designed for axial prestressing between the valve body and the spindle when the valve body is in contact with the first sealing seat.
  • the spring element is designed to generate an axial preload between the valve body and the spindle when the valve body rests against the second sealing seat.
  • the spring element is designed to bring about an axial preload between the spindle and a first stop of the stepped installation space.
  • the spring element is designed to bring about an axial preload between the spindle and a second stop of the stepped installation space.
  • This achieves the technical advantage, for example, that the spindle can continue to move at least partially in the axial direction against the preload of the spring element when the valve body has already come into contact with the first sealing seat. Due to the coaxial arrangement of the spring element with the spindle, the axial movement of the spindle is also damped in the opposite direction of movement, which prevents the valve body from getting stuck in the opposite end position and a defined closing pressure of the valve body in the seat is set.
  • the spindle is connected to a hollow shaft in a self-locking manner.
  • self-locking describes the resistance caused by friction against slipping or twisting of two adjacent bodies.
  • Self-locking is influenced by the angle of inclination, the surface roughness of the contact surfaces, the pairing of materials, the lubricant and heating.
  • the hollow shank is fixedly connected to the valve housing, with the spindle interacting with the hollow shank via a thread.
  • the Rotation of the drive is transmitted to the spindle, changing the axial position of the spindle.
  • the self-locking is realized by the thread between the hollow shaft and the spindle, which achieves the technical advantage that the valve body does not adjust even with pressure and force differences, even if the drive is switched without current in any stroke position.
  • the valve housing has an inflow connection and at least one outflow connection.
  • the valve housing has an inflow port and at least two outflow ports.
  • other connections for inflow or outflow are also conceivable.
  • the proportional valve arrangement is designed as a 3/2-way valve. The proportional valve arrangement would thus have three connections arranged next to one another, for example.
  • valve body is force-balanced, regardless of the question of which pressure occurs at which inflow and at which outflow connections, and is therefore designed to be easily adjustable for a drive.
  • this constellation of a 3/2-way valve can also be extended to other constellations.
  • the proportional valve arrangement has a pressure bypass which connects the outflow connection to the valve body chamber.
  • a pressure bypass which connects the outflow connection to the valve body chamber.
  • the pressure bypass has a communication connection through the valve body.
  • the communication link extends along the geometric longitudinal axis of the valve body. This achieves the technical advantage, for example, that the refrigerant can flow directly through the valve body. This results in a simple and symmetrical pressure equalization of the refrigerant, which overall enables the force-balanced constellation of the valve piston.
  • the stepped installation space for accommodating the spindle and the closing device is arranged in the communication connection of the valve body.
  • the proportional valve arrangement is designed to be particularly compact and space-saving.
  • the stepped installation space is part of the communication connection for the purpose of pressure equalization, as a result of which at least part of the spindle and the closing device are integrated directly into the bypass so that fluid can flow directly around them.
  • the valve body has a spherical section which is arranged so that it can be transferred between the first sealing seat and the second sealing seat.
  • the symmetry of the spherical body results in a mode of operation with little wear, since the orientation of the valve body when entering the first sealing seat or the second sealing seat is independent of the function.
  • the ball seat ensures tightness even if the valve body is in a misaligned position.
  • both the spherical section of the valve body and the sealing seat are made of a metallic material.
  • the drive is designed for proportional actuation of the valve body.
  • the drive includes a stepping motor.
  • the stepper motor does not need to apply a lot of force here, as there is a force balance of the valve piston.
  • the use of an electric drive is also advantageous in connection with a possible defect or power failure. In such a case, the valve body remains in the last position and is not transferred to an end position or to a desired position due to the lack of a return spring and the prevailing self-locking. This results, for example, in the additional advantage that energy can be saved by switching off the stepper motor in any lifting position.
  • the drive is at least partially arranged in the valve body chamber.
  • the rotor and the spindle driven by the rotor are located within the valve body chamber. This achieves the technical advantage, for example, that a very compact design is possible. Leakages and leaks can also be effectively reduced because the rotor and spindle are integrated into the valve body chamber, which means that fewer seals and interfaces are required.
  • the drive includes a stepper motor.
  • the stepper motor is directly connected to the valve body via a spindle.
  • the invention relates to a proportional valve arrangement for refrigerants, with a valve housing having a valve body chamber, a valve body which is arranged inside the valve body chamber and is designed to be transferrable between a first position and a second position, the valve housing having a first sealing seat and a second Having sealing seat, and the valve body between the first sealing seat and the second sealing seat can be transferred.
  • the proportional valve arrangement can precisely assume any position of the valve body between the first sealing seat and the second sealing seat.
  • the proportional valve arrangement can be switched continuously and the volume flow can be precisely controlled.
  • a stepper motor is suitable as a drive for the proportional valve arrangement, which means that no return spring or the like is required to close the proportional valve arrangement.
  • the valve body has a spherical section which is arranged so that it can be transferred between the first sealing seat and the second sealing seat.
  • the symmetry of the spherical body results in a mode of operation with little wear, since the orientation of the valve body when entering the first sealing seat or the second sealing seat is independent of the function.
  • the ball seat ensures tightness even if the valve body is in a misaligned position.
  • both the spherical section of the valve body and the sealing seat are made of a metallic material.
  • the valve body comprises a first guide section and a second guide section for guiding the valve body in the valve housing, the spherical section being arranged between the first guide section and the second guide section.
  • a first intermediate space is formed between the first guide section and the spherical section.
  • the intermediate space is formed in that the diameter of the valve body is smaller in this section than in the first guide section or in the spherical section. This reduced diameter releases a first intermediate space, which can accommodate fluid and simplifies flow around the valve body between two adjacent connections.
  • the pressure contact area of the spherical section is increased by the first intermediate space.
  • an axial projection area of the first intermediate space in the direction of the first guide section has the same size as an axial projection area of the first intermediate space in the direction of the spherical section.
  • the diameter of the first sealing seat is identical to the diameter of the first guide section.
  • a second intermediate space is formed between the second guide section and the spherical section.
  • This intermediate space is also formed in that the diameter of the valve body is smaller in this section than in the second guide section or in the spherical section. This reduced diameter releases a first intermediate space, which can accommodate fluid and simplifies flow around the valve body between two adjacent connections.
  • the pressure contact area of the spherical section is increased by the second intermediate space.
  • an axial projection area of the second intermediate space in the direction of the spherical section has the same size as an axial projection area of the second intermediate space in the direction of the second guide section.
  • the diameter of the first sealing seat is identical to the diameter of the second guide section.
  • the valve housing has an inflow connection, a first outflow connection and a second outflow connection for refrigerant.
  • the proportional valve arrangement is designed as a 3/2-way valve.
  • the proportional valve arrangement would thus have three connections arranged next to one another, for example.
  • valve body is force-balanced, regardless of the question of which pressure occurs at which inflow and at which outflow connections, and is therefore designed to be easily adjustable for a drive.
  • this constellation of a 3/2-way valve can also be extended to other constellations.
  • Outflow port connects to the valve body chamber. This achieves the technical advantage, for example, that pressure equalization is possible through pistons in a symmetrical manner and without an external bypass. This permits a compact design and enables particularly simple production.
  • the pressure bypass has a communication connection through the valve body.
  • extends the communication link moves along the geometric longitudinal axis of the valve body.
  • the proportional valve arrangement particularly preferably has an electrically actuable drive for proportional actuation of the valve body.
  • the drive includes a stepping motor.
  • the stepper motor does not need to apply a lot of force here, since there is a force balance of the valve piston.
  • the use of an electric drive is also advantageous in connection with a possible defect or power failure. In such a case, the valve body remains in the last position and is not transferred to an end position or to a desired position due to the lack of a return spring and the prevailing self-locking.
  • the drive is at least partially arranged in the valve body chamber.
  • the rotor and the spindle driven by the rotor are located within the valve body chamber. This achieves the technical advantage, for example, that a very compact design is possible. Leakages and leaks can also be effectively reduced because the rotor and spindle are integrated into the valve body chamber, which means that fewer seals and interfaces are required.
  • the drive includes a stepper motor, which is connected to the valve body via a spindle.
  • a stepper motor which is connected to the valve body via a spindle.
  • the spindle is connected to a hollow shaft in a self-locking manner.
  • self-locking describes the resistance caused by friction against slipping or twisting of two adjacent bodies. Self-locking is influenced by the angle of inclination, the surface roughness of the contact surfaces, the pairing of materials, the lubricant and heating.
  • the hollow shank is fixedly connected to the valve housing, with the spindle interacting with the hollow shank via a thread.
  • the rotation of the drive is transmitted to the spindle, which changes the axial position of the spindle.
  • the self-locking is realized by the thread between the hollow shaft and the spindle, which achieves the technical advantage, for example, that the valve body does not adjust even if there are pressure differences.
  • a further variant relates to a directional control valve, preferably for refrigerants, with at least two switching positions, which comprises a valve housing and a valve piston that can be displaced axially in the valve housing along a longitudinal axis, and a drive that moves the valve piston axially.
  • the valve housing has radial connections, with two working connections being provided, between which a pressure connection is arranged, with the valve piston being designed to be pressure-balanced.
  • a first embodiment relates to a directional valve, preferably for refrigerants, with at least two switching positions, comprising a valve housing and a valve piston which can be displaced axially in the valve housing along a longitudinal axis, and a drive which moves the valve piston axially, the valve housing having radial connections, with two working connections being provided, between which a pressure connection is arranged, wherein the valve piston is designed to be pressure-balanced.
  • the valve piston has a spherical section, wherein the spherical section can be placed against the valve housing to seal the respective, non-actuated working connection against the pressure connection.
  • a second seal is provided for mutual sealing of the working connections.
  • the second seal is provided as a double-acting rod seal or comprises two single-acting rod seals.
  • a subassembly that acts in both directions of actuation of the valve piston is provided in a stepped installation space, with the subassembly comprising a spiral spring which can be placed against two abutments.
  • a stop geometry is provided in order to limit a stroke of the directional control valve to a predetermined number of revolutions.
  • a reduction gear is provided for sensing an axial position of a drive spindle of the drive.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view of a directional control valve according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal section of the directional control valve according to FIG. 1;
  • Fig. 3 shows a longitudinal section of a directional valve according to a second
  • Fig. 4 is a longitudinal section of a partial view of a proportional valve assembly
  • 6A, 6B, 6C further partial views of a proportional valve in different switching positions.
  • the same parts are provided with the same reference symbols in the figures.
  • FIG. 1 shows a 3/2-way valve 1 according to the invention in a side view.
  • the directional valve 1 is used, for example, as a refrigerant valve in a fluid system of an at least partially electrically operated vehicle.
  • the directional control valve 1 has two switching positions and comprises a valve housing 2 and a valve piston 3 which can be displaced axially in the valve housing 2 along a longitudinal axis, as well as a drive 4 which moves the valve piston axially.
  • This drive 4 is formed, for example, by a motor 5 and has a hollow shaft 6, in which a central drive spindle 7 is arranged.
  • the hollow shaft 6 is arranged in a drive housing 8 which is connected to the valve housing 2 in a sealed manner.
  • the drive spindle 7 is driven by a rotor 9 of the motor 5 so that a rotational movement of the drive spindle 7 enables an axial movement of the valve piston 3 .
  • the valve housing 2, which is arranged in a housing 10, has three radial connections B, A, C, with two working connections B, C being provided, between which a pressure connection A is arranged.
  • large hydraulic/pneumatic forces acting axially on the valve piston 3 often occur in valves, especially in the case of large pressure differences. As a result, large operating forces are required. These in turn must be provided by a correspondingly large drive.
  • valve piston 3 Since none of the working connections B, C can be relieved of pressure in a defined manner, it must be ensured that the resulting forces on the valve piston 3, which want to move it in a first direction of actuation, are the same as the forces that move it in a second direction want to move in the opposite operating direction.
  • the valve piston 3 is therefore pressure-balanced. It is thus always possible to move the valve piston 3 with small forces, independently of the pressure requirements in the valve. This is achieved by the shape of the valve piston 3 and by an internal connection between the two end faces of the piston.
  • the pressure equalization of the valve piston 3 is realized by a nested socket design. As a result, a valve piston 3 with a larger diameter in the central area (A port) can be used. This bids through its symmetry makes it possible to represent a seat in each direction of actuation. This ensures that there is an equilibrium of forces (pressure equalization) both when the valve piston rests on seat A/B and on seat A/C.
  • the valve piston 3 has a spherical section 11, which can be placed against the valve housing 2 to seal the respective non-actuated working port B or C from the pressure port A.
  • the directional control valve 1 has a ball seat in order to provide the required high level of tightness.
  • the spherical closing body (section 11) reliably seals its respective seat on the valve housing 2, even if geometric errors are present or the valve piston 3 is inclined due to running clearances.
  • valve piston 3 Since the valve piston 3 is designed to be pressure-balanced, a second seal is required on the valve piston 3, which separates the two working connections B, C from one another, so that no medium can flow from the first working connection B to the second working connection C via the connection for pressure compensation of the valve piston 3 .
  • This seal is a double-acting rod seal 12 or two single-acting rod seals arranged accordingly.
  • the rod seal 12, which is characterized by minimal leakage and low actuation forces when the valve piston 3 is displaced, can also have a plastic ring.
  • a defined preload (axial force) in the seat is required for the secure closing of the two valve seats.
  • a additional assembly 13 acting in both directions of actuation is provided.
  • This is characterized by a spiral spring 14 and a stepped installation space 15.
  • the stepped installation space 15 makes it possible to produce two abutments on which the assembly 13 used can be supported.
  • the same axial force acts on the respective valve seat in both directions of actuation, depending on the spindle pitch of the spindle 8 and the spring constant, after the valve piston 3 has applied to the seat surface.
  • the individual part costs can be reduced as the elastic component compensates for cost-relevant influences, e.g. due to component tolerances.
  • FIG. 3 shows a longitudinal section of a second embodiment of a directional control valve 1 according to the invention.
  • This is basically constructed in the same way as the first exemplary embodiment. Therefore, only the differences are described.
  • a stop geometry is used, which is implemented by two intermeshing spiral bodies 16, 17.
  • a reduction gear cycloidal gear 18
  • This is characterized by a very large reduction ratio.
  • the total number of revolutions can be reduced to exactly one revolution (max. 360°) on a rolling disk 19 (driven disk).
  • the detection of the absolute position can now be implemented via a 2-pole magnetic target 20 mounted on the roller disk 19 and a Hall element measuring 360° positioned on the front side, which is not shown.
  • the cycloidal gear 18 also has a cam disk 21 , an eccentric 22 , a cycloidal disk 23 and a spring 24 .
  • FIG 4 shows a longitudinal section of a partial view of a proportional valve arrangement 100 corresponding to the directional control valve 1 according to Figures 1, 2 and 3.
  • the proportional valve arrangement 100 is suitable for use with refrigerants and comprises a valve housing 1 10 having a valve body chamber 105 for accommodating a valve body 3, 120
  • the valve body 120 is designed to be continuously transferrable within the valve body chamber 105--like a proportional valve.
  • An electrically actuable drive 160 in the form of a stepper motor for proportional actuation of the valve body 120 is provided for actuating the proportional valve arrangement 100 .
  • the rotor 9, 161 of the stepper motor is arranged in the valve body chamber 105, while the stator 162 is arranged outside of the valve body chamber 105.
  • the drive 160 drives a spindle 7, 170 which is connected to a hollow shaft 164 via a self-locking thread.
  • the hollow shaft 164 in turn is connected to the valve body 120 and translates the valve body 120 in translation.
  • the valve body 120 has a spherical section 11, 122 which can be transferred between a first sealing seat 112 and a second sealing seat 114.
  • the valve body 120 has a first guide section 124 and a second guide section 126, which allows translational guiding of the valve body 120 in the valve housing 110.
  • the spherical portion 122 is located between the first guide portion 124 and the second guide portion 126.
  • the valve body 120 is guided within a cage-shaped bushing 176 which is arranged within the housing 10 .
  • the caged sleeve 176 has a plurality of radial passageways to allow fluid communication with the inflow and outflow ports (130, 135, 140). Seals 177 are located between the components of the cage-shaped bushing 176 and the housing 10 .
  • the valve housing 1 10 comprises an inflow port A, 130, a first outflow port B, 135 and a second outflow port C, 140.
  • the proportional valve assembly 100 is designed as a 3/2-way valve, with the connections 130, 135, 140 being arranged directly next to one another.
  • the valve body 120 By transferring the valve body 120 from the first sealing seat 1 12 to the second sealing seat 1 14, fluid can flow from the inflow port 130 both into the first outflow port 135 and/or into the second outflow port 140.
  • the valve body 120 can be easily actuated independently of the position between the first sealing seat 1 12 and the second sealing seat 1 14 . This also applies independently of the fluid pressure situation that occurs at the connections 130, 135, 140.
  • a first sealing seat 112 and a second sealing seat 114 are arranged on the cage-shaped bushing 176 in the housing 10 of the proportional valve arrangement 100 .
  • the first sealing seat 1 12 and the second sealing seat 1 14 are located before and after the spherical portion 122 of the valve body 120, resulting in two end positions of the proportional valve assembly 100.
  • the first sealing seat 1 12 and the second sealing seat 1 14 are each located on a first and a second component of the cage-shaped bushing 176, which are arranged coaxially with one another.
  • the components of the caged sleeve 176 are insertable into one another for assembly of the proportional valve assembly 100 with the spherical portion 122 positioned therebetween.
  • the valve body 120 forms a first intermediate space 123 within the cage-shaped bushing 176 between the first guide section 124 and the spherical section 122 , which is characterized by a smaller diameter of the valve body 120 compared to the first guide section 124 .
  • the spherical section 122 has a diameter which is slightly larger than the diameter of the first guide portion 124 is formed.
  • the valve body 120 forms a second intermediate space 125 within the cage-shaped bushing 176 between the second guide section 126 and the spherical section 122 , which is characterized by a smaller diameter of the valve body 120 compared to the second guide section 126 .
  • the spherical section 122 has a diameter which is also slightly larger than the diameter of the second guide section 126.
  • the valve body 120 includes a pressure bypass 150 to provide a communication link 152 between the second outflow port 140 and the valve body chamber 105 .
  • This communication connection 152 extends directly through the valve body 120 along the longitudinal axis of the valve body 120.
  • a stepped installation space 174 is located on the drive side within the communication connection 152 of the valve body 120.
  • the stepped installation space 174 partially accommodates the spindle 170.
  • the closing device 180 is arranged between the spindle 170 and the valve body 120, with the closing device 180 serving to generate an axial prestress between the valve body 120 and the first sealing seat 1 12, provided a system of the valve body 120 to the first sealing seat 1 12 occurs.
  • the closing device 180 is used for axial prestressing between the valve body 120 and the second sealing seat 114 if the valve body 120 comes into contact with the second sealing seat 114.
  • Closing device 180 thus results in axial preload both when valve body 120 is in contact with first sealing seat 112 and when valve body 120 is in contact with second sealing seat 114, which means that proportional valve arrangement 100 is highly secure when it closes. If the spindle 170 is transferred into an end position, the closing device 180 prevents the valve body 120 from becoming jammed in the end position in the sealing seat 112, 114.
  • the figure 5 shows an enlarged partial view of a proportional valve assembly 100.
  • the valve body 120 is disposed within the cage-shaped bushing 176 and the Spherical portion 122 of the valve body 120 is located between the first sealing seat 1 12 and the second sealing seat 1 14 whereby the two end positions of the proportional valve assembly 100 result.
  • the first sealing seat 1 12 and the second sealing seat 1 14 are each located on a first and a second component of the cage-shaped bushing 176 and are arranged coaxially with one another.
  • the valve body 120 includes the first guide portion 124 and the second guide portion 126, which allows the guiding of the valve body 120 in the cage-shaped bushing 176 in the valve housing 110.
  • the spherical section 122 is located between the first guide section 124 and the second guide section 126.
  • the valve body 120 rests against the second sealing seat 114.
  • an axial projection area (B) of the valve body 120 from the first intermediate space 123 in the direction of the first guide section 124 has the same size as an axial projection area (A) from the first intermediate space 123 in Direction of the spherical portion 122 limited in the radial direction by the first sealing seat 1 12.
  • a second gap 125 is formed on the opposite side of the spherical portion 122 of the valve body 120, between the second guide portion 126 and the spherical portion 122.
  • FIGS. 6A, 6B and 6C show further partial views of a proportional valve arrangement 100 in various switching positions.
  • the valve body 120 is arranged within the cage-shaped bushing 176 and the spherical portion 122 of the valve body 120 is located between the first sealing seat 112 and the second sealing seat 114, resulting in two end positions of the proportional valve assembly 100.
  • the first sealing seat 1 12 and the second sealing seat 1 14 are each located on a first and a second component of the cage-shaped bushing 176 and are arranged coaxially with one another.
  • the valve body 120 comprises the first guide section 124 and the second guide section 126, which allows translational guiding of the valve body 120 in the cage-shaped bushing 176 in the valve housing 110.
  • FIG. 6A shows the valve body 120 lying against the first sealing seat 112, as a result of which a fluid connection from the inflow port 130 to the second outflow port 140 is released.
  • the valve body 120 has a stepped installation space 174 for accommodating the spindle 170 and the closing device 180 .
  • the spindle 170 is connected to the hollow shaft 164 (not shown) in a self-locking manner and transmits an axial movement to the valve body 120. Due to the self-locking between the hollow shaft 164 and the spindle 170, no independent adjustment is possible, for example due to pressure fluctuations in the fluid or other external influences. the position of the valve body 120 possible.
  • the locking device 180 comprises a spring element 172, which is arranged coaxially with respect to the spindle 170 and is located within the stepped installation space 174.
  • the spring element 172 is arranged between two disk bodies 181 , 182 .
  • the stepped installation space 174 has a main diameter which serves to accommodate the two disk bodies 181 , 182 including the spring element 172 arranged between the disk bodies 181 , 182 .
  • the stepped installation space 174 includes a section with a minor diameter that is smaller than the major diameter.
  • the two disk bodies 181, 182 cannot enter the section with the minor diameter, but are pressed by the spring force of the spring element 172 onto a first stop 175A, which defines the step of the transition from the major diameter to the minor diameter within the stepped installation space 174.
  • a second stop 175B is at the end of the stepped installation space 174 on the spindle side, which implements the main diameter and the smaller secondary diameter analogously to the first stop 175A.
  • the two disc bodies 180, 182 cannot enter the section with the secondary diameter, but are pressed onto a second stop 175B by the spring force of the spring element 172.
  • the spindle 170 is in a retracted position, with the valve body 120 being prestressed axially against the first sealing seat 112 by the spring force of the spring element 172 when the first disk body 181 strikes the second stop 175B in the form of the spacer sleeve.
  • the spindle 170 can therefore continue to move at least partially in the axial direction against the bias of the spring element 172 when the valve body 120 has already come into contact with the first sealing seat 112 . This dampens the axial movement of the spindle 170, which prevents the valve body 120 from getting stuck in the end position.
  • FIG. 6B shows the valve body 120 spaced apart from both the first sealing seat 112 and the second sealing seat 114, as a result of which a fluid connection from the inflow port 130 to the first outflow port 135 and to the second outflow port 140 is released.
  • FIG. 6C shows the valve body 120 lying against the second sealing seat 114, as a result of which a fluid connection from the inflow port 130 to the first outflow port 135 is released.
  • the spindle 170 is in a position advanced toward the stepped installation space 174 .
  • the valve body 120 is prestressed axially against the second sealing seat 114 by the spring force of the spring element 172 when the second disc body 182 strikes the first stop 175A.
  • the spindle 170 can therefore continue to move at least partially in the axial direction against the prestressing of the spring element 172 - i.e. delve deeper into the stepped installation space 174 - when the valve body 120 has already come into contact with the second sealing seat 114. This dampens the axial movement of the spindle 170, which prevents the valve body 120 from getting stuck in the end position.
  • the stepped cavity 174 is integral with the communication link 152 which extends longitudinally through the valve body 120 .
  • the pressure bypass 150 thus runs through the valve body 120, through the stepped installation space 174 and thus through the closing device 180, resulting in a compact design and a simple and symmetrical pressure equalization of the fluid, which overall enables the force-balanced constellation of the valve body 120.

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L'invention concerne un ensemble vanne proportionnelle (100) pour réfrigérant, comprenant un boîtier (110) de vanne qui comporte une chambre (105) de corps de vanne, un corps (120) de vanne qui est disposé à l'intérieur de la chambre (105) de corps de vanne et est conçu pour pouvoir être transféré entre un premier siège (112) de joint d'étanchéité et un second siège (114) de joint d'étanchéité et un entraînement à commande électrique (160) qui est relié au corps (120) de vanne par l'intermédiaire d'une broche (170), un dispositif de fermeture (180) étant disposé entre la broche (170) et le corps (120) de vanne pour générer une précontrainte axiale entre le corps (120) de vanne et le premier siège (112) de joint d'étanchéité lorsque le corps (120) de vanne entre en contact avec le premier siège (112) de joint d'étanchéité et pour générer une précontrainte axiale entre le corps (120) de vanne et le second siège (114) de joint d'étanchéité lorsque le corps (120) de vanne entre en contact avec le second siège (114) de joint d'étanchéité.
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