DE102020106612A1 - Device for transmitting torque - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for transmitting torques with at least one current passage device (5) and with an overload protection device.

Description

Field of invention

The invention relates to a device for transmitting torques with at least one housing, a shaft, an overload protection device and with at least one current passage device, the shaft being rotatably mounted in a housing with at least one bearing about an axis of rotation of the shaft, a housing and the shaft are electrically conductively coupled to one another by means of the current passage device for electrical currents.

Background of the invention

Such a device is in the DD 1 57386 A1 disclosed and described as an overload protected electrical drive system for electrical machines. The device has a fan wheel made of plastic, which is cast with a pinion shaft made of metal. The pinion shaft is axially displaceable and is mounted in a housing with a ball bearing. The overload protection is ensured by a slip clutch, which has two clutch disks, two compression springs and a compression rod. One of the clutch disks is connected to the fan wheel in a rotationally fixed manner and the other clutch disc is seated in a rotationally fixed manner on the hollow shaft. When the device is in operation, ie when the fan is driven, the two clutch disks are axially pretensioned against one another with the aid of the compression springs and are in frictional engagement with one another. One of the compression springs is supported against the housing or the ball bearing and the other against the compression rod. The compression rod is supported axially in one direction by means of a ball in an adjusting screw on the housing and in the other direction on one of the compression springs. By turning the adjusting screw and axially moving the pressure rod, the preload under which the clutch disks are preloaded against each other can be set. If the system is overloaded, the pre-tension with which the clutch disks are pre-tensioned against each other is canceled and the clutch slips.

The rotor shafts of electrical machines are usually mounted in the housing of the electrical machine with roller bearings, preferably with ball bearings. The electrical machines are electrically charged during operation by induced shaft voltages. In addition, high-frequency currents circulating in them can arise. Without shaft earthing, the rolling bearings often serve as short-circuit conductors for such undesirable potentials and side currents. The currents flow over one raceway over the balls to the other raceway. The raceways of the rolling bearings in contact with the balls can be damaged by micro-fires in the event of sudden discharges. The pamphlet JP5288214 A2 discloses a current passage device in a spindle motor. The current passage device has two contact elements which are in electrically conductive contact with one another at an interface. One contact element is a ball and the other is a conductive contact plate integrated into a cover of the housing. The ball is guided so that it can move axially in a blind hole on the end face of the rotor shaft and is preloaded against the contact plate with a compression spring. The compression spring is axially received in the blind hole and supported on the rotor shaft.

A drive device with an electric motor and a gearbox coupled directly to the electric motor is shown in FIG JP2016171642 A2 disclosed. A current passage device of the type is installed at the rear on the side of the electric motor facing away from the transmission.

As a rule, starting clutches are not used in electromotive drive devices. The gear components are usually directly mechanically connected to the electric motor up to the wheels. In the event of sudden torque peaks, the components of the drive devices in such devices can be damaged. Such impacts occur, for example, when a parking lock pawl engages in a parking lock wheel. DE 11 2013 002 081 T 5 discloses a drive device with a damping mechanism which is of relatively complex construction.

Description of the invention

The object of the invention is to create a device that can be used in a variety of ways and that functions as simply as possible.

The invention is achieved according to the subject matter of claim 1.
The advantage of the invention described below is, on the one hand, that a device for transmitting torques has been created in a very compact design, which at the same time has an overload protection against overloading in the event of torque peaks. It takes up little space and is relatively inexpensive to manufacture. On the other hand, several different functions are integrated into this device, ie the device is designed to be multifunctional. For example, the shaft of a transmission and at the same time the damping element integrated in the shaft and a current passage device mounted on the damping element together form the device according to the invention. The damping element is an insert element that is at least partially integrated into the hollow shaft so that there is no additional Requires space. The device, optionally including roller bearings, can be provided as a pre-assembly unit, so that the manufacturer of the drive device can be offered savings in storage space, lower transport capacities and a reduction in assembly times.

The device is thus provided with at least one housing, with a first shaft, with the overload device and with at least one current passage device. The first shaft is a hollow shaft and is mounted in a housing with at least one bearing, but preferably with two bearings, so that it can rotate about its axis of rotation. A housing and the first shaft are electrically conductively coupled to one another by means of the current passage device for electric currents. An insert element, which is at least partially integrated into the hollow shaft, and the hollow shaft are connected to one another in the circumferential direction around the axis of rotation at at least one point in a rotationally fixed manner and to transmit torques. The insert element and a component separate from the hollow shaft are coupled to one another in a rotationally fixed manner at a further point. The insert element and a housing of the device are also connected to one another in a conductive manner by means of the current passage device for electrical currents.

The housing can also be designed as a section of a housing or as a housing half. For example, the housing is the housing or a housing section of a gearbox made of steel or an aluminum alloy.

The bearings are plain or roller bearings, preferably ball bearings.

Electrically coupled current also means that the transitions of form-fitting and / or force-fitting and / or material-locking connections are conductive and, for example, are in conductive contact with one another through direct metallic contact.

The device is a device for transmitting torques in the sense that torques applied to the shaft or hollow shaft acting around the axis of rotation are applied to the shaft, for example by a gear, and from the shaft to another shaft, alternatively or simultaneously to another Gear and / or a clutch and / or another driving or driven element / system can be transmitted. Likewise, the torques applied to the shaft or hollow shaft can alternatively be applied, for example, by another shaft and / or a coupling and / or another driving or driven element / system.

The insert element and the hollow shaft are connected in such a way that torque or power can be transmitted via their connection with almost or completely lossless. Connections are form-fit, force-fit or material fit. The connection is, for example, a plug connection via serrations or a material connection, e.g. produced by welding. Press connections and combinations of different types of connection are also conceivable.

Coupled with one another in a rotationally fixed manner is to be understood as meaning a permanent or separable form-fitting, frictional or material-locking connection. Torques, supporting moments and preferably torsional moments between the insert element and the component that is separate from the hollow shaft can be supported or transmitted via the connection. Such a connection is, for example, a plug connection via serrations and / or a material connection by welding.

With one embodiment of the invention it is provided that the insert element has a resiliently designed component. In other words: the insert element is a damping element with a resilient component which is arranged in a damping manner between the hollow shaft and another component and by means of which overloads such as mechanical impacts around the axis of rotation can be compensated or damped. Such overloads can arise in the event of torque peaks or sudden switching changes. Mechanical shocks can occur if the parking locks are engaged while the vehicle is still rolling easily. For example, impacts can emanate from a ratchet wheel of a parking lock seated on the hollow shaft or on a further shaft that is connected to the hollow shaft in a geared manner. The pawl of the parking lock suddenly engages in one of the tooth gaps of the parking lock ratchet wheel. The abrupt stopping of the vehicle results in not inconsiderably high and retroactive torque peaks for a short time, which stress the components of the drive device. Such impacts can advantageously be intercepted via the damping element and their energy can be absorbed elastically and thus further components of the device can be protected against damage.

Der Schub-Modul G beträgt für Stahl ca. 80.000 N/mm2. Der Verdrehwinkel wird im Bogenmaß angegeben. I steht für die Länge der Stabfeder. Der Vorteil der Verwendung eines Torsionsstabes an dieser Stelle liegt darin, dass dieser aufgrund seiner stabförmigen Gestalt wenig radialen Bauraum beansprucht und in eine als Hohlwelle ausgebildete Getriebewelle integriert werden kann. Dadurch beansprucht das Dämpfungselement an sich keinen zusätzlichen Bauraum für sich. Darüber hinaus ist ein Torsionsstab gegenüber den bisher hinlänglich bekannten Dämpfungseinrichtungen einfach gestaltet und ist deswegen kostengünstig herzustellen.A further embodiment of the invention provides in this context that the insert element has at least one elastically reversibly deformable torsion bar. A torsion bar is also known as a torsion bar spring or simply a torsion bar and is a bar-shaped spring that is usually round in cross-section. Alternatively, any other cross-sectional shapes of the rod are also possible. If you twist both ends of the torsion bar against each other, the result is a Torsional moment MT, which is proportional to the angle of rotation. When the torsion bar is rotated around its longitudinal axis, torsional stresses, which are also referred to as shear stresses and which are in equilibrium with the torsional moment applied to the bar from outside, arise in its cross-sections, i.e. the allowable elasticity limits of the material of the bar spring are reached when the bar spring is subjected to permissible loads is not exceeded, so that the torsion bar returns to a de-energized initial state after the torsional moment has ceased to exist. This relationship can be formally calculated using the following equation: $$\mathrm{M.}T\left(\left(Gd\mathrm{4th}\right):32\mathrm{I.}\right)$$

The shear modulus G for steel is approx. 80,000 N / mm2. The angle of rotation is given in radians. I stands for the length of the rod spring. The advantage of using a torsion bar at this point is that, due to its bar-like shape, it takes up little radial installation space and can be integrated into a gear shaft designed as a hollow shaft. As a result, the damping element itself does not take up any additional installation space. In addition, a torsion bar has a simple design compared to the damping devices that have been known for a long time and is therefore inexpensive to manufacture.

Another embodiment of the invention provides that the component is a second shaft. The component to which the insert element is coupled is, for example, a further gear shaft or, alternatively, as one embodiment of the invention provides, a rotor shaft of an electric motor. In this way, in an arrangement of an electric motor drive device, all components including the electric motor or its bearings can be prevented from being damaged by sudden impacts.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the insert element consists of a torsion bar and an axial extension. The torsion bar has a first connecting section, a guide shaft, a bar spring and a second connecting section. The connecting section is positively and / or non-positively and / or materially connected to a separate component, so that torques about the axis of rotation can be transmitted via the connection between the torsion bar and the separate component. A preferred torque-transmitting connection provides interlocking splines or serrations.

The guide shaft is axially connected to the first connecting section and serves as a radial support for the torsion bar in the hollow shaft. The outer diameter of the guide shaft essentially corresponds to the inner diameter of the hollow shaft in such a way that the insert element can be rotated with respect to the hollow shaft about the axis of rotation but is supported well radially in the hollow shaft. Alternatively, a sliding and / or roller bearing arranged between the guide shaft and the hollow shaft is provided between the guide shaft and the hollow shaft. Rotatable is the relative movement of the bar spring and the guide shaft with respect to the hollow shaft, which occurs when the bar spring is twisted elastically around the neutral line together with the guide shaft when it is torsion around the neutral line.

The rod spring joins the guide shaft axially. The bar spring is a spring whose reversible elastic properties are effective in the event of torsion, i.e. when the torsion bar is twisted around its neutral line. With an ideal position and alignment of the insert element, the neutral line corresponds to the axis of rotation of the hollow shaft.

The torsion bar is preferably designed in one piece with the guide shaft and the connecting section and runs axially between them. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the insert element is composed of individual sections which are positively and / or non-positively and / or materially connected to one another.

The second connecting section adjoins the bar spring axially and is connected to the hollow shaft in a torque-proof manner. For this purpose, the second connecting section is connected to the hollow shaft in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting and / or material fit. In the interest of simple assembly of the insert element in the hollow shaft, the torque-proof connection is preferably implemented in a form-fitting manner via an axial plug-in connection, for example by means of splines or serrations.

Torques about the axis of rotation applied to the hollow shaft via a gear wheel, chain wheel, belt wheel or coupling are transmitted to the bar spring via the connection between the hollow shaft and the second connecting section and from there to the first connecting section and then via the connection between the first connecting section the separate component finally on the separate component. The spring rate of the bar spring is designed in such a way that it remains torsionally stiff under normal operating conditions and the torques involved, i.e. does not twist. Alternatively, the spring rate of the bar spring can also be designed so that despite simultaneous transmission of Torques, in addition, constant, regular or irregular vibrations that still act during operation can be dampened by slightly twisting around the neutral axis in the sense of a torsional vibration damper. In any case, the spring rate is designed in such a way that the bar spring twists in the event of overload, ie in the event of hard impacts or briefly high torques, and absorbs the energy that acts and protects the following mechanical system from overloads or damage. The spring rate indicates the ratio of the torques acting on the bar spring to the resulting torsion of the bar spring. Impacts can act on the hollow shaft if, as already mentioned above, for example a pawl of a parking lock engages in the ratchet wheel when the vehicle is rolling. A further embodiment of the invention provides that the hollow shaft and the insert element are connected to one another in a conductive manner for electrical currents. The hollow shaft and the insert element are preferably made of steel, so that an electrically conductive connection is established via direct metallic contact between the hollow shaft and the insert element. Alternatively, the hollow shaft or insert element can also be made from other materials that are not conductive to electricity. In this case, at least one electrically conductive bridge must be provided between the two elements, as is possible, for example, through the contact of conductive layers and coatings or conductor tracks. The advantage of the invention is that a current-conductive connection between the components is established without additional effort via the already existing mechanical and metallic connection of the components.

The advantage of the invention is that, by means of such an arrangement, an electrically conductive bypass has been created around the roller bearing between the shaft and a grounding element such as a housing, so that the roller bearing is protected from unwanted discharges or other current flow.

Another embodiment of the invention is directed to the structure and function of the current passage device. It is provided that the current passage device is provided with at least one first contact element and at least one second contact element. The first contact element is electrically conductively connected to a housing and the second contact element is electrically conductively connected to the insert element. The first contact element and the second contact element are in contact with one another at at least one interface relative to one another and movable against one another but in an electrically conductive manner. The first contact element is, for example, a plate or a dome or another cup-shaped element, a recess or any other guide for the second contact element or the tip of the second contact element. The second contact element is, for example, a pin or a ball. The pin or the ball are axially pretensioned against the first contact element at the interface with one or more springs and rotate with the shaft or the insert element about the axis of rotation.

The interface is therefore to be understood as the point at which one or two moving components meet in direct mechanical contact. For example, it is conceivable that the first contact element is fixed to a housing. The housing itself is, for example, installed immovably in a fixed manner relative to a gear housing or a section of a gear housing. Accordingly, in this case the second contact element is movable relative to the immovable first contact element at the interface. In other cases, both, that is to say the first contact element and the second contact element, can move relative to a surrounding structure, for example against one another, but in opposite directions of rotation.

Such an arrangement can advantageously be produced from simple, inexpensive, and without additional effort, primarily by standard machining procedures and from standard components.
One embodiment of the invention provides that the second contact element is supported axially, ie in the same direction as the axis of rotation, resiliently in one axial direction with the aid of at least one compression spring against a housing and is supported axially in an opposite axial direction against the insert element. A compression spring is or several compression springs are preferably clamped between the insert element and the second contact element. The housing or a housing of the current passage device seated in the housing is the first contact element in this case. The advantage of the invention is that, due to the spring-loaded preload, a permanent electrically conductive contact is formed between the second contact element and the electrically conductive housing.

The advantage of such an embodiment of the invention lies in the fact that the elements of the current passage device can be manufactured very easily and in particular inexpensively in mass production. The construction of the current passage device is accordingly also very simple and its function is permanently reliable.

A further embodiment of the invention provides that the first contact element and the second contact element are arranged in a housing that is formed separately from the housing of the device. An enclosure offers advantageous protection against environmental influences. For example, the dry working Current passage device can be protected against dirt or, alternatively, against oil of a wet-running hollow shaft by means of the housing. Alternatively, the housing can also be filled with a liquid, which creates a wet current passage device. The housing is, for example, a cup-shaped structure made of sheet metal or plastic. Its interior is sealed off from the environment with one or more seals with respect to moving components such as the hollow shaft or the insert element.

With a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the housing is seated in a housing. The insert element and / or the hollow shaft protrude axially at least partially into the housing. Such an arrangement ensures complete protection of the components of the current passage device that are seated on the hollow shaft or preferably on the insert element.

A further embodiment of the invention provides that at least one sealing ring or a seal is arranged between the housing and the insert element and / or the hollow shaft, with an interior space enclosed by the housing being sealed by means of the seal and with at least the first contact element and the second Contact element are arranged at least partially in the interior.

The general rule is that it is axially aligned with the axis of rotation of the shaft. The directions transverse and perpendicular to the axis of rotation are accordingly radial.

Another embodiment of the invention provides that the interface is formed between the first contact element and the housing, the first contact element being connected to be electrically conductive with respect to the housing, which is firmly seated in a housing, but is in contact with the housing. The housing is either formed from an electrically conductive material or is provided with an electrically conductive insert or an attached electrically conductive component and optionally a conductive coating or electrically conductive strip conductors.

A further embodiment of the invention is aimed at the hollow shaft and at least one gearwheel being connected to one another in a rotationally fixed manner about the axis of rotation. A first, at least rotation-proof, form-fit connection is formed between the insert element and the hollow shaft and at least one second rotation-proof form-fit connection is formed between the insert element and the component. The gearwheel of, for example, the ratchet wheel of a parking lock or another gearwheel which, for example, meshes with another gearwheel of a transmission of the device.

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• Die 1 und 2 zeigen jeweils die gleiche Vorrichtung 1 zur Übertragung von Drehmomenten in unterschiedlichen Gesamtansichten und ohne Gehäuse.
• 3 zeigt die in den 1 und 2 dargestellte Vorrichtung 1 in einem Längsschnitt entlang der Rotationsachse 2 einer Hohlwelle 3, wobei ein Teil der Vorrichtung 1 in einem Gehäuse 4 abgestützt ist.

The invention is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment.

• the 1 and 2 each show the same device 1 for the transmission of torques in different overall views and without a housing.
• 3 shows the in the 1 and 2 device shown 1 in a longitudinal section along the axis of rotation 2 a hollow shaft 3 , being part of the device 1 in one housing 4th is supported.

1 , 2 and 3 The device 1 has one as a hollow shaft 3 formed first shaft and a current passage device 5 on. With the hollow shaft 3 is a one-piece gear 6th educated. From the current passage device 5 is in the representations of the 1 and 2 just an enclosure 22nd visible. A ratchet wheel 7th a parking lock, not shown, sits next to the gear 6th on the hollow shaft 3 . Also are on the device 1 two bearings designed as ball bearings 8th and 9 on the hollow shaft 3 assembled.

3 The hollow shaft 3 is at a first bearing point by means of the bearing 8th in a housing that is only slightly indicated in the drawing 10 and at a second bearing by means of the second bearing 9 in one housing 11 around the axis of rotation 2 rotatably mounted. The axis of rotation 2 is axially aligned. The current passage device 5 sits firmly in the housing 4th . The housing 4th , 10 and 11 are either mutually separate housings or housing sections of a common housing, not shown.

1 and 2 In the hollow shaft 3 there is an insert element 13th , which in the representations of the 1 and 2 with a first connecting section 15th via the hollow shaft 3 axially protrudes. The connecting section 15th is provided with a spline or serration on the outside.

3 The insert element 13th consists of a torsion bar 14th and an axial extension 18th . The torsion bar 14th has the first connecting portion 15th , a leadership 16 , a rod spring 20th and a second connecting portion 17th on.

The connecting section 15th is form-fitting with a separate component 19th connected so via the connection between the torsion bar 14th and the separate component 19th Torques around the axis of rotation 2 can be transferred. As can be seen from the previous description of the 1 and 2 suggests, the preferred torque-transmitting positive connection is guaranteed in this case by interlocking splines or serrations. In this example, the component is a rotor shaft which is only indicated.

The leadership 16 is axial with the first connecting portion 15th connected and serves as a radial support for the torsion bar 14th in the hollow shaft 3 . The insert element 13th is opposite the hollow shaft 3 around the axis of rotation 2 rotatable but well supported radially in the hollow shaft 3 stored. The relative movement of the rod spring can be rotated 20th and the leadership 16 compared to the hollow shaft 3 to understand that arises when the rod spring 20th in case of torsion together with the guide shaft 16 elastically twisted around the neutral line of the torsion bar. In the case shown, the neutral line runs coaxially with the axis of rotation 2 .

The leadership 16 the rod spring closes axially 20th at. The rod spring 20th is along the axis of rotation 2 aligned and is a spring, the reversible elastic properties of which change when the torsion bar is twisted or twisted 14th around its neutral line, are effective. The neutral line corresponds to the ideal position and alignment of the insert element 13th the axis of rotation 2 .

The second connection section 17th closes axially on the rod spring 20th and is torque-proof with the hollow shaft 3 tied together. This is the second connection section 17th form-fit with the hollow shaft 3 tied together. In the interest of easy assembly of the insert element 13th in the hollow shaft 3 the torque-proof is preferably implemented positively via an axial plug connection by means of a spline or serration, which is not shown in detail.

About the toothing of the gear 6th on the hollow shaft 3 applied torques around the axis of rotation 2 are via the connection between the hollow shaft 3 and the second connecting portion 17th on the rod spring 20th transferred and from there to the first connection section 15th and then further via the connection of the first connection section 15th with the separate component 19th on the separate component 19th .

The torsion bar 14th is in the illustrated case in one piece with the guide shaft 16 and the connecting portion 17th formed and extends axially between these. The extension 18th axially follows the second connecting section 17th and extends axially into the enclosure 22nd . The enclosure 22nd is part of the current passage device 5 . The current passage device 5 furthermore consists of a first contact element 21 and a second contact element 23 , a plunger 24 as well as a compression spring 25th a sleeve 26th and a seat 27 . The first contact element 21 is either directly the enclosure 22nd or an insert inserted into the housing and over the housing 22nd or alternatively via at least one in the housing 22nd The laid or attached conductor conducts electricity to the housing 12th tied together. The second contact element 23 if in this case a ball can alternatively be a pin, or just the plunger 24 or another suitable component. The ball is over the compression spring 25th and the plunger 24 axially against the first contact element 21 biased. Between the first contact element 21 and the second contact element 23 an interface is formed which is electrically conductive and at which the second contact element together with the insert element 13th and the hollow shaft 3 relative to the housing 22nd around the axis of rotation 2 rotating moved. The compression spring 25th is on the back at the bottom of the sleeve 26th supported. The sleeve 26th is received in an elongated hole which is inserted into the insert element on the front side 13th is brought in and the seat 27 for the sleeve 26th forms. At the opening of the enclosure 22nd is an annular gap between the housing 22nd and the extension 18th educated. A radial shaft seal is located in this 28 through which the opening of the enclosure 22nd is sealed.

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Patent literature cited

• DD 157386 A1 [0002]
• JP 5288214 A2 [0003]
• JP 2016171642 A2 [0004]
• DE 112013002081 T [0005]

Claims (12)

Device (1) for transmitting torques with at least one housing (4, 10, 11), with a first shaft, and with at least one current passage device (5), the first shaft with at least one bearing (8, 9) around an axis of rotation (2) the first shaft is rotatably mounted in a housing (4, 10, 11), a housing (4) and the first shaft being electrically conductively coupled to one another by means of the current passage device (5) for electrical currents, characterized in that one at least Insert element (13) partially integrated into the first shaft designed as a hollow shaft (3) and the hollow shaft (3) in the circumferential direction around the axis of rotation (2) are connected to one another in a rotationally fixed and torque-transmitting manner at at least one point, and that the insert element (13) and a component (19) separate from the hollow shaft (3) are coupled to one another in a rotationally fixed manner at a further point, and that the insert element has at least one resiliently designed Absc and that the insert element (13) and a housing (4) of the device (1) are connected to one another in a conductive manner by means of the current passage device (5) for electrical currents. Device (1) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the insert element (13) has at least one elastically-reversibly deformable torsion bar (14) which forms the resiliently designed section. Device (1) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the component (19) is a second shaft. Device (1) according to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the component (19) is a rotor shaft of an electric motor. Device (1) according to one of the preceding Claims 1 , 2 , 3 or 4th , characterized in that the hollow shaft (3) and the insert element (13) are electrically conductively connected to one another for electrical currents. Device (1) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the current passage device (5) is provided with at least one first contact element (21) and at least one second contact element (23), wherein the first contact element (21) is electrically conductive with a housing (4) and the second contact element is electrically conductive with the Insert element (13) is connected, and wherein the first contact element (21) and the second contact element (23) are in contact with one another in an electrically conductive manner at at least one interface relative to one another and in relation to one another. Device (1) according to Claim 6 , characterized in that the first contact element (21) and the second contact element (23) are arranged in a housing (22) separate from the housing (4). Device (1) according to Claim 7 , characterized in that the housing (22) is seated in a housing (4) and the insert element (13) and / or the hollow shaft (3) project axially at least partially into the housing (22), being axially aligned with the axis of rotation ( 2) is. Device (1) according to Claim 7 or 8th , characterized in that at least one sealing ring or a seal (28) is arranged between the housing (22) and the insert element (13) and / or the hollow shaft (3), an interior of the housing (22) by means of the seal (28 ) is sealed and wherein at least the first contact element (21) and the second contact element (23) are at least partially arranged in the interior. Device (1) according to Claim 7 or 8th , characterized in that the interface between the first contact element (21) and the housing (22) is formed, the first contact element (21) being relatively movable with respect to the housing (22) fixed in a housing (4) but in contact with the housing (22) is connected in a standing current-conductive manner. Device (1) according to Claim 6 or 7th , characterized in that the first contact element (21) axially, ie in the same direction as the axis of rotation (2), is resiliently supported against a housing in one axial direction and is supported axially against the insert element (13) in an opposite axial direction. Device (1) according to one of the Claims 1 , 3 or 4th , characterized in that the hollow shaft (3) and at least one gear wheel are connected to one another in a rotationally fixed manner around the axis of rotation (2), with a first, at least rotationally fixed, positive connection between the insert element (13) and the hollow shaft (3) and at least one second rotationally fixed positive connection between the insert element (13) and the component (19) is formed.

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