WO2024042012A1 - Joint d'étanchéité de pompe à spirale, pompe à spirale et procédé - Google Patents

Joint d'étanchéité de pompe à spirale, pompe à spirale et procédé Download PDF

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WO2024042012A1
WO2024042012A1 PCT/EP2023/072885 EP2023072885W WO2024042012A1 WO 2024042012 A1 WO2024042012 A1 WO 2024042012A1 EP 2023072885 W EP2023072885 W EP 2023072885W WO 2024042012 A1 WO2024042012 A1 WO 2024042012A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C15/00—Component parts, details or accessories of machines, pumps or pumping installations, not provided for in groups F04C2/00 - F04C14/00
    • F04C15/0003—Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston machines or pumps
    • F04C15/0023—Axial sealings for working fluid
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C18/00—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
    • F04C18/02—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
    • F04C18/0207—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents both members having co-operating elements in spiral form
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01C—ROTARY-PISTON OR OSCILLATING-PISTON MACHINES OR ENGINES
    • F01C19/00—Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston machines or engines
    • F01C19/005—Structure and composition of sealing elements such as sealing strips, sealing rings and the like; Coating of these elements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C27/00—Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
    • F04C27/005—Axial sealings for working fluid
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C27/00—Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
    • F04C27/008—Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids for other than working fluid, i.e. the sealing arrangements are not between working chambers of the machine
    • F04C27/009—Shaft sealings specially adapted for pumps
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C18/00—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
    • F04C18/02—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
    • F04C18/0207—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents both members having co-operating elements in spiral form
    • F04C18/0246—Details concerning the involute wraps or their base, e.g. geometry
    • F04C18/0253—Details concerning the base

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  • the field of the invention relates to a scroll pump and, in particular, to a scroll pump seal for inhibiting fluid flow into and out of a pumping chamber defined between a first scroll and a second scroll of the scroll pump.
  • Scroll pumps comprising a first scroll and a second scroll configured for relative orbital motion are known.
  • a pumping chamber is defined between the first scroll and the second scroll.
  • a seal may be positioned between the first and the second scroll to inhibit leakage of fluid from outside the scroll mechanism into the pumping chamber. Whilst such scroll pumps exist, they can have drawbacks. Accordingly, it is desired to provide an improved scroll pump and scroll pump seal.
  • One aspect provides a scroll pump seal for inhibiting fluid flow into and out of a pumping chamber defined between a first scroll and a second scroll of a scroll pump, the first and second scroll being configured for relative orbital motion
  • the scroll pump seal comprising: an annular body adapted to be mounted about a shaft of the scroll pump and fixed relative to one of the first scroll and the second scroll; and a first sealing element comprising an inner annular protrusion and an outer annular protrusion extending from an axial end surface of the annular body, the inner annular protrusion and the outer annular protrusion being configured to contact the other one of the first scroll and the second scroll that the annular body is not fixed relative to.
  • Some scroll pump seals prevent leakage into a pumping chamber (or flow path) of a scroll pump (or scroll mechanism) by providing a protrusion (or lip).
  • GB2503723B discloses a scroll pump having an axial lip seal located between an orbiting scroll and a fixed scroll for resisting leakage of fluid from outside the scroll mechanism into the flow path.
  • the axial lip seal is fixed relative to the orbiting scroll or the fixed scroll and seals against the other of the orbiting scroll or the fixed scroll such that an orbiting motion is imparted to the seal relative to the other scroll.
  • the axial lip seal comprises a lip angled towards a shaft of the scroll pump about which the axial lip seal is mounted.
  • these scroll pump seals fail to effectively prevent leakage of pumped media out of the pumping chamber.
  • the strength of the seal preventing leakage of unwanted fluid into the pumping chamber may be limited. Leakage of pumped material out of the pumping chamber can lead to a degradation of pumping performance of a scroll pump. Leakage of ambient fluid into a pumping chamber can also reduce pumping performance as well as potentially damaging the scroll pump. Leakage of a fluid into a pumping chamber can draw unwanted lubricant, oil and particulates into the pumping chamber which might be detrimental or damaging to the scroll pump.
  • the aspect provides a scroll pump seal.
  • the scroll pump seal may inhibit fluid flow into and out of a pumping chamber defined between a first scroll and a second scroll of a scroll pump.
  • the first and second scroll being configured for relative orbital motion.
  • the scroll pump may be a scroll vacuum pump.
  • the scroll pump seal comprises an annular body (or ring-shaped portion).
  • the annular body may be adapted to be mounted about a shaft of the scroll pump.
  • the annular body may be fixed relative to one of the first scroll and the second scroll.
  • the scroll pump seal may comprise a first sealing element.
  • the first sealing element may be for sealing between the first and the second scroll of a scroll pump.
  • the first sealing element may comprise an inner annular protrusion (or inner lip).
  • the first sealing element may comprise an outer annular protrusion (or outer lip).
  • the inner and the outer annular protrusions may extend from an axial end surface (or end portion) of the annular body.
  • the inner annular protrusion and the outer annular protrusion may be configured to contact (or seal against) the other one of the first scroll and the second scroll that the annular body is not fixed relative to.
  • a scroll pump seal having two sealing protrusions is provided.
  • the two protrusions can improve the seal strength against fluid movement in one or both directions. Hence, leakage into and out of the pumping chamber can be reduced.
  • the one aspect also provides advantages over existing shaft seals.
  • the high rotational speeds of pump shafts cause abrasion and thus shaft seals need to be replaced regularly.
  • the speed of the relative orbital motion between the first and the second scroll is less than the speed of rotation of the shaft. Accordingly, providing the first sealing element between the scrolls means that the scroll pump seal of the one aspect may last longer than a similar shaft seal would.
  • the inner annular protrusion and the outer annular protrusion extend at an angle such that the inner annular protrusion is angled towards the shaft and the outer annular protrusion is angled towards the pumping chamber.
  • the inner annular protrusion and the outer annular protrusion do not extend perpendicular to the axial end surface of the annular body.
  • the inner annular protrusion is proficient at inhibiting leakage of ambient fluid, lubricant and particulates into the pumping chamber and the outer annular protrusion is particularly effective at inhibiting leakage of a pumped media out of the pumping chamber.
  • using angled protrusions can improve seal strength because the seal may strengthen as a differential pressure across the angled protrusions increases.
  • the inner annular protrusion and the outer annular protrusion together define a V-shape. In this way, leakage both into and out of the pumping chamber can be mitigated because this shape forms particularly effective seals for fluid drawn towards and away from the pumping chamber.
  • the inner annular protrusion and the outer annular protrusion comprise a curved portion such that they are not entirely linear. This may help strengthen the seal as the differential pressure across the seal increases.
  • the inner annular protrusion and the outer annular protrusion extend by the same length. In this way, the seal into and the seal out of the pumping chamber may be of similar strength.
  • the outer annular protrusion extends beyond a radially outer surface the annular body. Longer protrusions may form a stronger seal as they are pressed more into one of the first or second scrolls. However, there is a trade-off between saving space and seal strength when choosing the length of the protrusions.
  • the scroll pump seal comprises a second sealing element for inhibiting fluid flow between the annular body and the shaft of the scroll pump, the second sealing element comprising a further annular protrusion (or lip) extending from a radially inner surface of the annular body.
  • the further annular protrusion is angled towards the axial end surface comprising the first sealing element. In this way, the further annular protrusion may be particularly proficient at preventing leakage into or out of the pumping chamber depending on which of the first and second scroll the scroll pump seal is fixed relative to.
  • the second sealing element comprises a second further annular protrusion.
  • the seal created by the second sealing element can be strengthened. Accordingly, leakage into and out of the pumping chamber can be further mitigated.
  • the further and the second further annular protrusions together define a V-shape. In this way, one of the first further annular protrusion and the second further annular protrusion is particularly proficient at preventing leakage out of the pumping chamber and the other is particularly proficient at preventing leakage into the pumping chamber. This may reduce the total leakage.
  • the scroll pump seal comprises a biasing member configured to bias the first sealing element towards the other one of the orbiting scroll and the fixed scroll that the annular body is not fixed relative to. In this way, the sealing contact can be strengthened, thereby reducing leakage.
  • the biasing member comprises a spring
  • the biasing member is integral to the annular body. In this way, the biasing member can be manufactured or formed with the scroll pump seal. In some embodiments, the biasing member is made of a same material as the annular body.
  • the first sealing element comprises an intermediate annular protrusion (or lip) extending from the axial end surface of the annular body between the inner annular protrusion and the outer annular protrusion.
  • an additional seal can be provided to improve the seal formed by the scroll pump seal.
  • This embodiment can be particularly effective in combination with a biasing member to help all three protrusions (or sealing members or lips) to have sufficient contact with the other one of the first scroll and the second scroll that the annular body is not fixed relative to.
  • the annular body and the first sealing element are integral with each other. In some embodiments, the annular body and the first sealing element are made of a same material. In some embodiments, the body and the second sealing element are integral with each other. In some embodiments, the annular body and the second sealing element are made of a same material.
  • the annular body is fixed to the one of the first scroll and the second scroll via friction fit.
  • the annular body comprises an annular groove containing an O-ring for fixing the annular body to the one of the first scroll and the second scroll and for inhibiting fluid flow between the annular body and the one of the first scroll and the second scroll.
  • the scroll pump seal can be fixed to the appropriate scroll and fluid flow between the scroll pump seal and the scroll is inhibited or prevented.
  • the scroll pump seal is made of at least one polymer, optionally wherein the at least one polymer is Teflon filled polyamide.
  • the scroll pump seal comprises grease positioned between the inner annular protrusion and the outer annular protrusion.
  • the first sealing element can be supported and the seal strengthened. Consequently, leakage can be reduced and pump performance increased.
  • the scroll pump seal comprises a second sealing element comprising a further annular protrusion and a second further annular protrusion, grease may be disposed between these protrusions to increase seal strength.
  • a further aspect provides a scroll pump comprising: a first scroll and a second scroll configured for relative orbital motion; a shaft configured when driven to impart the relative orbital motion of said first scroll and said second scroll; a scroll pump seal according to one aspect, said scroll pump seal being mounted about said shaft and fixed relative to one of said first scroll and said second scroll.
  • the scroll pump seal is made of a same material as tip seals of the first and second scrolls.
  • a yet further aspect provides a method of positioning a scroll pump seal comprising: mounting a scroll pump seal according to the one aspect about a shaft; and fixing said scroll pump seal relative to one of a first scroll and a second scroll such that said first sealing element contacts the other one of said first scroll and said second scroll that said annular seal is not fixed relative to, said first and second scroll being configured for relative orbital motion.
  • the method includes positioning an 0-ring inside the annular groove defined in the annular body of the scroll pump seal. This may be performed prior to fixing the scroll pump seal relative to one of the first and the second scrolls. However, the steps of the yet further aspect may be performed in any order.
  • Figure 1 shows a portion of a front sectional view through a scroll pump according to one embodiment
  • Figure 2 shows a portion of a front sectional view through a scroll pump according to one embodiment
  • Figure 3 shows a portion of a front sectional view through a scroll pump according to one embodiment
  • Figure 4 shows a flow diagram illustrating steps in a method of a method of positioning a scroll pump seal according to an embodiment.
  • Some embodiments provide a scroll pump seal for inhibiting fluid flow into and out of a pumping chamber (leakage).
  • the pumping chamber is defined between a first scroll and a second scroll of a scroll pump.
  • the first and second scroll are configured for relative orbital motion.
  • the scroll pump seal comprises: an annular body adapted to be mounted about a shaft of the scroll pump and fixed relative to one of the first scroll and the second scroll; and a first sealing element comprising an inner annular protrusion and an outer annular protrusion extending from an axial end surface of the annular body, the inner annular protrusion and the outer annular protrusion being configured to contact the other one of the first scroll and the second scroll that the annular body is not fixed relative to.
  • a seal can be positioned radially within an inner most wrap of a pumping chamber or scroll mechanism to help prevent leakage into and out of the inner most wrap.
  • Existing seals are fixed relative to one of an orbiting scroll and a fixed stator scroll and have a single lip forming a seal against the scroll which it is not fixed relative to. The single lip is angled towards the shaft to help inhibit leakage into the pumping chamber.
  • existing seals do not seal against leakage of a pumped media from inside the pumping chamber to outside the pumping chamber.
  • having only a single sealing lip means that known seals have limited strength.
  • the effective seal strength may be increased. Consequently, leakage in one or both directions into and out of the pumping chamber can be reduced.
  • the inner annular protrusion may be angled towards the shaft and the outer annular protrusion may be angled towards the pumping chamber.
  • the protrusions may form a V-shape. By angling the sealing protrusions in opposing directions, an effective seal can be created inhibiting fluid flow into the pumping chamber and out of the pumping chamber.
  • This second sealing element may have one or two protrusions. If two, they may be angled such that they form a V-shape.
  • a third protrusion can be added to either the first or second sealing elements to further enhance the seal.
  • the third protrusion may be added between the already angled or V-shaped protrusions.
  • a biasing member can be provided to encourage the sealing protrusions of the first sealing element to create an effective seal.
  • the biasing member may be a distinct feature or it may be integral with the body of the seal. If integral, the force of the biasing member may be created by the shape and/or structure of the seal.
  • Another way to increase seal strength is by including grease between protrusions to resist collapse.
  • a motor drives a shaft.
  • the shaft effects relative orbiting motion to a set of scrolls.
  • the relative orbiting motion pumps fluid along a flow path from an inlet to and outlet via a pumping chamber made up of multiple pockets.
  • the flow path extends between the scrolls in a generally involute path. More specifically, walls of the scrolls define wraps through which the fluid is moved and compressed towards the centre of the scrolls. As a result, there is a pressure difference across adjacent wraps.
  • the wraps are sealed using tip seals as known in the art. However, further sealing may be required to prevent leakage into and out of the inner most wrap.
  • the relative high pressure of the inside wraps during pump operation means that the compressed gas wants to escape.
  • the lowest resistance path is out of the pump outlet; however, fluid can escape from the scroll mechanism around the shaft and a front shaft bearing. Hence, leakage of a fluid out of the pumping chamber can occur.
  • Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a scroll pump seal 10 for use in a scroll pump to inhibit fluid flow into and out of a pumping chamber 30 defined between a first scroll 12 and a second scroll 14 of the scroll pump.
  • the first scroll 12 and the second scroll 14 are configured for relative orbital motion.
  • One of the first scroll 12 and the second scroll 14 may be a fixed or stator scroll and the other an orbiting scroll. Alternatively, they may both be orbiting scrolls.
  • the relative orbiting motion is imparted to the scrolls by a motor driven shaft 16.
  • the scroll pump seal 10 comprises: an annular body 18 defining an annular groove 28 for receiving an O-ring 26 and a first sealing element 20 having an inner annular protrusion 22 and an outer annular protrusion 24.
  • the seal 10 is positioned in an opening defined between the first scroll 12, the second scroll 14, and the shaft 16 at a location radially inward of the pumping chamber 30 (shown in Figure 2).
  • the annular body 18 is mounted about the shaft 16 and is fixed relative to the first scroll 12.
  • the body 18 is fixed using a friction fit. More specifically, the seal 10 comprises an O-ring 26 positioned within the annular groove 28 defined by the body 18. The 0-ring 26 is configured to fix the seal 10 relative to the first scroll 12 and inhibit fluid flow between the seal 10 and the first scroll 12.
  • the first sealing element 20 is integral with the annular body 18 and made from the same material as the body 18.
  • the first sealing element 20 comprises an inner annular protrusion 22 and an outer annular protrusion 24.
  • the protrusions 22, 24 extend away from the annular body 18 at opposing angles such that they form a V-shape with the inner annular protrusion 22 radially within the outer annular protrusion 24.
  • An end of the protrusions 22, 24 contacts the second scroll 14 such that a seal is formed between the first scroll 12 and the second scroll 14. The seal is formed both whilst the scrolls 12, 14 are stationary and moving (relative orbital motion).
  • the seal 10 acts to inhibit fluid flow between the first scroll 12 and the second scroll 14, thereby inhibiting fluid flow or leakage into and out of the pumping chamber 30.
  • the first sealing element 20 is configured to contact the second scroll 14 before, during and after operation of the scroll pump such that leakage is inhibited during the different operating conditions of the scroll pump.
  • the inner annular protrusion 22 is particularly proficient at inhibiting leakage into the pumping chamber 30 being angled away from the pumping chamber 30. This is particularly useful immediately after the pump has stopped because this is when leakage into the pumping chamber 30 is prevalent as discussed above.
  • the outer annular protrusion 24 is particularly proficient at inhibiting leakage out of the pumping chamber 30 being angled towards the pumping chamber 30.
  • the annular body 18 may be fixed relative to the second scroll 14 rather than the first scroll 12.
  • the first sealing element 20 contacts the scroll which the annular body 18 is not fixed relative to.
  • any suitable attachment mechanism can be used, for example, by adhesive.
  • the protrusions 22, 24 of the first sealing element 20 may not be angled - i.e. , they may extend perpendicular to the axial end surface of the annular body 18.
  • the protrusions 22, 24 may form a combination of straight and angled.
  • the protrusions may extend at similar angles or different angles such that they are not symmetrical.
  • FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of a scroll pump seal.
  • the scroll pump seal 100 is similar to seal 10 but with the addition of a second sealing element 36.
  • the second sealing element 36 comprises at least one protrusion extending from a radially inner surface of the annular body 18.
  • the second sealing element 36 is integral with the annular body 18 and made from the same material as the body 18.
  • the protrusion is angled towards the axially end surface of the body 18 such that the protrusion is particularly proficient at inhibiting fluid flow out of the pumping chamber 30, through a shaft bearing, and into the ambient surroundings.
  • the scroll pump seal 100 is similar to seal 10 with the exception that the second sealing element 36 provides a seal between the annular body 18 and the shaft 16 to inhibit leakage between these components before, during and after operation of the scroll pump - i.e., when the shaft 16 is rotated by a motor to effect relative orbital motion between the scrolls 12, 14.
  • the at least one protrusion of the second sealing element 36 may be angled towards or away from the pumping chamber 30 to inhibit leakage out of or into the pumping chamber 30.
  • the at least one protrusion of the second sealing element 36 may comprise two protrusions.
  • the at least one protrusion of the second sealing element 36 may not be angled - i.e. , it may be perpendicular to the radially inner surface of the body 18. If there are two, the protrusions may form a V-shape. Alternatively, they may be angled differently.
  • the protrusions of the first sealing element 20 and the second sealing element 36 may not be the same.
  • the second sealing element 36 may comprise an intermediate protrusion similar to the one discussed below.
  • FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment of a scroll pump seal.
  • the scroll pump seal 1000 is similar to seal 10 but with the addition of a biasing mechanism 40 and the first sealing element 20 comprising an intermediate protrusion 38.
  • the intermediate protrusion 38 extends perpendicular to the axial end surface of the annular body 18 between the inner annular protrusion 22 and the outer annular protrusion 24. Similarly to the inner and outer annular protrusions 22, 24, the intermediate protrusion 38 is integral to and made of the same material as the annular body 18. The intermediate protrusion 38 provides an additional seal to further inhibit fluid flow between the first and the second scroll 12, 14, thereby reducing leakage.
  • the biasing mechanism 40 comprises a spring located on the axial end of annular body 18 opposite to that which the first sealing element 20 is located. In this way, the biasing mechanism 40 is configured to push against the first scroll 12 such that the inner and outer annular protrusions 22, 24 and the intermediate protrusion 36 are encouraged towards the second scroll 14 to enhance the strength of the seal.
  • scroll pump seal 1000 is similar to seal 10 with the exception that the biasing member 40 encourages the inner and outer annular protrusions 22, 24 and the intermediate protrusion 38 towards the second scroll 14 to help maintain a seal, particularly during relative orbital motion between the first and second scroll 12, 14.
  • the intermediate protrusion 38 may be angled.
  • the biasing member 40 may be any suitable mechanism, not necessarily a spring.
  • the biasing mechanism 40 may be integral with the annular body such that the structure of the annular body 18 naturally provides the biasing force.
  • Figure 4 shows a flowchart of a method of positioning a scroll pump seal, for example, one of scroll pump seals 10, 100, 1000.
  • the scroll pump seal is mounted about a shaft of a scroll pump, for example, shaft 16.
  • the scroll pump seal is fixed relative to one of a first scroll and a second scroll of the scroll pump, for example, scroll 12 and scroll 14, such that a first sealing element of the scroll pump seal contacts the other one of the first scroll and the second scroll that the annular seal is not fixed relative to.
  • the first and the second scroll are configured for relative orbital motion.
  • embodiments provide a seal (scroll pump seal) for sealing orbiting or rotating movement.
  • One seal in some embodiments with 4 lips (2 pairs) that can protect against internal and external leaks.
  • One pair is touching the orbiting scroll and second pair is touching the shaft. It is fitted into a drilling (opening) in the fixed scroll and sealed by the piston O-ring in the groove by the 0-ring. It can seal to surface perpendicular to shaft and on the shaft as well. Provides effective sealing even with light pressure differences to 1bar. Using counter facing lips allows for faster bed-in and better sealing function.
  • This sealing solution improves GB2503723B and adds sealing against unwanted loss of the pumped media from pump. It can be expanded and provide additional sealing even on the shaft.
  • the seal is made from the same material as the tip seal which may be EKL HS11041 (PA, PTFE filled) or any polymer material with good sealing properties and sufficient wear resistance.
  • PA EKL HS11041
  • PTFE PTFE filled
  • the idea is that there is always slight overpressure (1 ,2bar(a)) in the centre of a fixed scroll and that gas wants to escape by way of the lowest resistance which is in majority by the exhaust. However, gas can escape from the mechanism around the front shaft bearing to the motor stator. Opposite issues arise when the pump is stopped and inside the mechanism pressure lower than surrounding atmosphere equalize. Embodiments seek to impede rapid ambient air rushing to the pumping mechanism.
  • Embodiments provide a sealing solution with a crown shape sealing element actuated by a spring and additionally sealed around by an O-ring. Leak tightness values of at least 10E-3 mbar*l/s can be achieved.
  • the spring can be integrated to the seal by careful design for required stiffness and flexibility

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L'invention concerne un joint d'étanchéité de pompe à spirale permettant de stopper l'écoulement du fluide dans une chambre de pompage définie entre une première spirale et une seconde spirale d'une pompe à spirale et hors de celle-ci. Les première et seconde spirales sont conçues pour un mouvement orbital relatif. Le joint d'étanchéité de pompe à spirale comprend : un corps annulaire conçu pour être monté autour d'un arbre de pompe à spirale et fixé par rapport à la première spirale ou à la seconde spirale ; et un premier élément d'étanchéité comprenant une saillie annulaire interne et une saillie annulaire externe s'étendant à partir d'une surface d'extrémité axiale du corps annulaire, la saillie annulaire interne et la saillie annulaire externe étant conçues pour entrer en contact avec l'autre spirale, soit celle par rapport à laquelle le corps annulaire n'est pas fixé. De cette manière, le joint d'étanchéité de pompe à spirale peut constituer un joint d'étanchéité amélioré pour stopper l'écoulement du fluide dans une chambre de pompage et hors de celle-ci. Par conséquent, les fuites peuvent être réduites et les performances de pompage de la pompe à spirale sont améliorées.
PCT/EP2023/072885 2022-08-22 2023-08-21 Joint d'étanchéité de pompe à spirale, pompe à spirale et procédé Ceased WO2024042012A1 (fr)

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EP23758629.2A EP4577728A1 (fr) 2022-08-22 2023-08-21 Joint d'étanchéité de pompe à spirale, pompe à spirale et procédé
CN202380050572.8A CN119452150A (zh) 2022-08-22 2023-08-21 涡旋泵密封件、涡旋泵和方法
JP2025503101A JP2025523234A (ja) 2022-08-22 2023-08-21 スクロールポンプシール、スクロールポンプ及び方法

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