Alignment device, alignment element for such an alignment device, and an alignment method

1. An alignment device for the precise positioning of a first functional element ( 103 ; 203 ), in particular a retainer, on a second functional element ( 105 ; 205 ) in particular a disk, these elements being detachably affixed to one another, wherein in the secured state (FZ),

at least one alignment element ( 115 ; 215 ) is disposed such that it is secured in a recess in the housing ( 117 ; 217 ) of the first functional element ( 103 ; 203 ) or of the second functional element ( 105 ; 205 ) by means of at least one securing element ( 131 ; 231 );

the alignment element ( 115 ; 215 ) is connected to the first functional element ( 103 ; 203 ) by means of at least one securing surface ( 119 ; 219 ), and is in contact with a support surface ( 123 ) of the second functional element ( 105 ; 205 ) by means of at least one contact surface ( 121 ; 221 );

a pre-tensioning devices 125 ; 225 ) acts between the contact surface ( 121 ; 221 ) and the support surface ( 123 ), and exerts a returning force, for returning to a starting position, on the contact surface ( 121 ; 221 ) and support surface ( 123 ), which are set one towards the other; and

the alignment element ( 115 ; 215 ) is disposed such that it is laterally countersunk in the recess in the housing ( 117 ; 217 ), wherein the contact surfaces ( 121 ; 221 ) protrude above the lower surface ( 133 ; 233 ) of the first functional element ( 103 ; 203 ),

characterized in that, when in the secured state (FZ), the securing element ( 131 ; 231 ) in question is disposed in such a way that it is accessible from the outside for the purpose of carrying out securing and/or alignment processes, and in that the contact surface ( 121 ; 221 ) is provided on a protruding body section ( 169 ; 269 ) in the form of a block-shaped engagement section of the alignment element ( 1 15 ; 215 ).

2. The alignment device according to claim 1 , characterized in that a plurality of alignment elements ( 115 ; 215 ) are disposed on the first functional element ( 103 ; 203 ) about a principal axis (HA) of the first functional element ( 103 ; 203 ) such that said alignment elements are offset.

3. An alignment element for an alignment device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the contact surface ( 121 ; 221 ) is provided on a protruding body section ( 169 ; 269 ), a block-shaped engagement section, of the alignment element ( 115 ; 215 ).

4. The alignment element according to claim 3 , characterized in that, in order to form the pre-tensioning device ( 125 ; 225 ), a slot ( 149 ; 249 ) is provided in the alignment element ( 115 ; 215 ).

5. The alignment element according to claim 4 , characterized in that, due to the slot ( 149 ; 249 ), an alignment section ( 147 ; 247 ) of the alignment element ( 115 ; 215 ) can be elastically reset with respect to an alignment section ( 145 ; 245 ) of the alignment element ( 115 ; 215 ).

6. The alignment element according to claim 3 , characterized in that the body section ( 169 ; 269 ) is provided such that it is offset relative to the securing surface ( 119 ; 219 ).

7. The alignment element according to claim 3 , characterized in that the body section ( 169 ) has contact surfaces ( 121 ) on two opposite sides.

8. The alignment element according to claim 3 , characterized in that the alignment element ( 115 ; 215 ) has two body sections ( 269 ) having contact surfaces ( 221 ) provided thereon, which body sections are disposed such that they are spaced apart from one another.

9. The alignment element according to claim 3 , characterized in that the contact surface ( 121 ; 22 l) is inclined with respect to a principal axis (HA) of the first functional element ( 103 ; 203 ), and in particular, is oriented obliquely, at angle (a) of no more than 5°, preferably no more than 2°.

10. The alignment element according to claim 3 , characterized in that the alignment element ( 115 ; 215 ) is affixed to the first functional element ( 103 ; 203 ) by means of two securing elements ( 131 ; 231 ), in particular threaded bolts, wherein cut-outs ( 175 ) are preferably provided on the alignment section ( 147 ) for the securing elements ( 131 ).

11. An alignment method, in particular for the subsequent mounting of at least one alignment element ( 115 ; 215 ) on a functional unit, which comprises a first functional element ( 103 ; 203 ) and a second functional element ( 105 ; 205 ), wherein,

in a first step, the two functional elements ( 103 , 105 ; 203 , 205 ) as well as at least one alignment element ( 115 ; 215 ) are secured to one another with a reduced lightening torque;

in a second step, the two functional elements ( 103 , 105 ; 203 , 205 ) are aligned with one another by means of an adjustment and/or measuring device such as a laser measuring device, a probe or an alignment template;

in a third step, the functional elements ( 103 , 105 ; 203 , 205 ) are secured to one another with full lightening torque; and

in a fourth step, the alignment element ( 115 ; 215 ) is secured to the functional element ( 103 , 105 ; 203 , 205 ) in question with full tightening torque.

12. The alignment method according to claim 11 , characterized in that, in addition, when using an alignment template, the functional units from the previous steps

are also dismantled in a fifth, step;

in a sixth step, the alignment template is removed, wherein the alignment element ( 115 ; 21 5 ) in question remains firmly connected to the functional element ( 103 , 105 ; 203 , 205 ) allocated thereto; and

in a final step, the functional elements ( 103 , 105 ; 203 , 205 ) are again connected to one another through assembly for an intended use.