EP2458693B1 - Unité de bague collectrice - Google Patents

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EP2458693B1
EP2458693B1 EP11009084.2A EP11009084A EP2458693B1 EP 2458693 B1 EP2458693 B1 EP 2458693B1 EP 11009084 A EP11009084 A EP 11009084A EP 2458693 B1 EP2458693 B1 EP 2458693B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R39/00—Rotary current collectors, distributors or interrupters
    • H01R39/02—Details for dynamo electric machines
    • H01R39/08—Slip-rings
    • H01R39/10—Slip-rings other than with external cylindrical contact surface, e.g. flat slip-rings
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R39/00—Rotary current collectors, distributors or interrupters
    • H01R39/02—Details for dynamo electric machines
    • H01R39/18—Contacts for co-operation with commutator or slip-ring, e.g. contact brush

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  • the invention relates to a slip ring unit for transmitting electrical currents between two relatively rotatable component groups, according to claim 1.
  • Slip ring units usually consist of two component groups, namely a stator and a rotor.
  • the stator often comprises brush elements, whereas the rotor usually has a plurality of concentric slip rings. In operation, the brush elements have sliding contact with the rotating slip rings.
  • the construction, in which the relatively rotatable component groups are arranged with axial decency to each other, is often referred to as Tellerschleifring-construction.
  • Such slip ring units are used in many technical fields to transmit electrical signals or electrical power from a stationary to a rotating electrical unit.
  • corresponding slip ring units are used in robots where control signals and electrical drive power must be transmitted between relatively rotating units.
  • the EP 0 967 696 A2 shows a slip ring unit according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a slip ring unit for transmitting signals and electrical power is shown.
  • cantilevered resilient pairs of contacts are used, which are arranged tangentially opposite to each other and produce a sliding contact with contact rings.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a slip ring unit which operates reliably, only a comparatively small space and claimed is easy to produce.
  • the slip ring assembly includes first and second component groups rotatably disposed about an axis relative to one another, the slip ring assembly being adapted to transmit electrical currents or signals between the two component groups over multiple revolutions.
  • the first component group comprises a holder on which at least one brush element is fixed at two bearing points.
  • the second component group has at least one closed circumferential slip ring.
  • the holder is arranged at an axial distance from the slip ring and the slip ring is contacted by the brush element at a contacting point during operation.
  • the slip ring unit is now configured so that along the course of the brush element, the contact point between the bearing points is arranged and the contacting point is arranged in radial offset to a line which connects the bearing points.
  • bearings are those places to understand where the brush element is supported on the holder in terms of a support for the basics of engineering mechanics. Accordingly, reaction forces and / or reaction moments are supported at the bearing points to the impressed on the brush element forces.
  • the bearings can be reduced to a geometric point for idealization. If the contact point is not punctiform here can be the center or the Focusing the surface of the contacting are used for the considerations.
  • electrical currents are to be understood as currents which are required for the transmission of electrical power but also currents which are designed as signals and serve only for the transmission of information.
  • the brush elements of the slip ring unit according to the invention are advantageously suitable or intended for signal transmission.
  • the slip ring unit has a plurality of brush elements each having identical geometry.
  • the slip ring unit may be configured such that the fixing or fixation of the brush element at the bearing points is designed in such a way that a reaction moment about the line connecting the bearing points can be transmitted by this fixing.
  • a corresponding storage at this bearing point can be understood as a bivalent storage.
  • the determination at the bearing points is designed such that these radially and tangentially oriented reaction forces are transferable to the holder.
  • the determination can be configured at one of the bearing points such that the brush element is fixed rigidly relative to the holder at the respective bearing point.
  • the slip ring unit can also be designed so that the determination is designed to be rigid at both bearings.
  • the determination can be configured on at least one of the bearing points such that the brush element is fixed axially displaceable relative to the holder at the respective bearing point.
  • an angle between a connecting line, which connects the contacting point with the one bearing point, and a connecting line, which connects the contact point with the other bearing point less than 180 °, in particular less than 150 °, advantageously less than 100 °.
  • the slip ring unit can be constructed so that it has a plurality of brush elements, in which case the contacting points of the brush elements along a, in particular radially oriented, line are arranged, and / or the bearing points of the brush elements along a, in particular tangentially oriented, line are arranged.
  • the brush element may have a round cross section.
  • the brush element can be made of a round material, such as a wire, so that the brush element can also be referred to as a wire bow. If such a brush element only locally limited has a cross section which differs from the circular geometry, can still be spoken of a brush element with a round cross-section.
  • the brush element in particular for optimizing its spring properties, may have a taper.
  • the taper has a course along a line, wherein the line is oriented a direction component parallel to the line connecting the bearings. Accordingly, the bending resistance to bending moments, which are introduced by axial forces in the contact point, can be reduced.
  • a corresponding taper can, for example, be produced by a non-cutting deformation, for example by pressing or by a plastic deformation at a location of the brush element, so that the material of the brush element is displaced and the absolute size of the cross-sectional area, which is measured approximately in mm 2 , not changed or reduced in itself. This is particularly advantageous since the current to be transmitted may be limited by the absolute size of the cross-sectional area.
  • the rejuvenation also advantageously has a course that is oriented orthogonal to the axis.
  • the slip ring unit comprises a first group of components 1, which can serve as a stator, for example, and a second group of components 2, which can act as a rotor, for example.
  • the slip ring unit serves to transmit electrical currents between the first component group 1 and the second component group 2, wherein the component groups 1, 2 are arranged rotatable relative to one another about an axis A. Electric currents are streams that are meant for transmission Electric power is required, but also currents which are designed as signals and are used only for the transmission of information.
  • the second component group 2 comprises an annular disc 2.1, which is configured in the present example as a printed circuit board with a circular outer contour.
  • annular disc 2.1 On one side of the annular disc 2.1 a plurality of concentric to the axis A arranged slip rings 2.2, 2.3 are applied, which are configured circumferentially closed over 360 °, so that through the slip ring unit transmission of electrical currents with unlimited rotation angle, so over any number of revolutions away reachable is.
  • the slip rings 2.2, 2.3 each consist of a noble metal layer which is applied to an electrically conductive intermediate layer or directly to the printed circuit board material of the annular disk 2.1.
  • radially outer slip rings 2.2 which have a smaller ring width or form a narrower track, are used for the transmission of electrical signals, ie for the transmission of currents with very low amperage.
  • the slip rings 2.2 with the smaller ring width are designed so that these, due to the choice of materials and the design of the cross section, have an electrical resistance of less than 10 ⁇ / m, in particular less than 1 ⁇ / m.
  • the figures omit the illustration of electrical lines which are provided on the slip ring 2.2, 2.3 opposite side of the annular disc 2.1 and are electrically connected to the slip rings 2.2, 2.3 by means of through-contacting.
  • the first component group 1 has a holder 1.1, which is also designed as a circuit board.
  • the holder 1.1 is arranged at an axial distance a to the slip rings 2.2, 2.3.
  • slip ring units are often referred to as Tellerschleifringe or pan-cake slip rings.
  • Either the holder 1.1 and the annular disc 2.1 are fastened to relatively rotatable machine parts whose relative arrangement defines the distance a.
  • Such machine parts can naturally assume changing directions of rotation in operation and vibrate or initiate shocks in the slip ring unit.
  • the axial distance a may be subject to changes in time, albeit only to a limited extent.
  • the four radially inner brush elements 1.3 are made of a flat material by means of a punching-bending process and serve for the transmission of electrical power.
  • the other brush elements 1.2 are bent from a wire, which in the presented embodiment has a copper core and is coated with precious metal, wherein the coating can be carried out selectively only in the region of the contact point X or over the entire length of the brush element 1.2.
  • These brush elements 1.2 are intended for signal transmission and designed to be identical within a slip ring unit, so that they accordingly each have an identical geometry.
  • connection points form bearings Y, Z, at each of which a brush element 1.2 is fixed to the holder 1.1.
  • bearing point Z also a solder point 1.11 set, so that the respective brush element 1.2 is rigidly attached to the bearing Z relative to the holder 1.1 and is fixed with respect to all six degrees of freedom.
  • no further fastening measure is taken at the other bearing Y, so that there is the respective brush element 1.2 relative to the holder 1.1 slidably fixed in the axial direction.
  • the brush elements 1.2 for signal transmission as well as the brush elements 1.3 for transmitting the electrical power with conductors on the brush elements 1.2, 1.3 opposite side connected.
  • connection cable On the representation of corresponding connection cable was omitted in the figures.
  • the brush elements 1.2 for signal transmission the electrical connection to the rear conductor at the bearing point Z is ensured by the solder point 1.11 in conjunction with a via.
  • no electrical contact is provided at the bearing Y.
  • an axially movable electrical connection can be made at the bearing Y, so that the arrangement is optimized, for example, with respect to criteria of electromagnetic compatibility.
  • the bearings Y, Z are connected to a line yz.
  • the centers of the round cross section of the brush element 1.2 or the centers of the holes can be used by the holder 1.1 as geometric connection points.
  • the brush elements are now designed and arranged in the slip ring unit such that the contacting point X is arranged in radial offset d to the line yz.
  • the offset d is a part of the connection between the contact point X and the axis A.
  • the definition or fixation of the respective brush element 1.2 is thus configured at both bearing points Y, Z such that a reaction moment about the line yz, which connects the bearing points Y, Z, can be transmitted by the latter. This is achieved in particular by the fact that the ends of the brush element 1.2 are inserted accurately into corresponding axial holes of the holder 1.1. Due to this construction, the determination of the respective brush element 1.2 at the bearings Y, Z also set up so that radially and tangentially oriented reaction forces from the brush element 1.2 to the holder 1.1 are transferable. The determination of the respective brush element 1.2 is finally designed at the bearing Z so that a reaction force in the axial direction can be transmitted by this.
  • the brush element 1.2 touches the associated slip ring 2.2 at a contacting point X, which is arranged along the course of the brush element 1.2 between the two bearings Y, Z. In other words, starting from the first bearing Y following the course of the brush element 1.2, first the contacting point X is reached and then the second bearing Z.
  • the connecting line xy connects the contacting point X with the bearing point Y, while the connecting line xz connects the contacting point X with the other bearing point Z.
  • the brush elements 1.2 are bent so that in the presented embodiment between the geometrically assumed connecting lines xy, xz an angle ⁇ of about 115 ° is included.
  • the second component group 2 rotates relative to the first component group 1.
  • the brush elements 1.2, 1.3 and the corresponding slip rings 2.2, 2.3 Characterized in that the brush elements 1.2, which transmit electrical signals are fixed to the bearings Y, Z on both sides of the contact point X on the holder 1.1, in particular slip-stick effects are suppressed. Accordingly, it is thus ensured that the brush elements 1.2 contact the associated slip rings 2.2 without interruption, which is of great importance for secure signal transmission.
  • a temporary lifting of the brush elements 1.2 can be effectively prevented by the slip rings 2.2.
  • the radial offset d acts as a lever arm for introducing a bending moment about the connection line yz, so that a resilient bias of the brush elements 1.2 can be generated.
  • the second embodiment according to the FIGS. 3a, 3b differs from the previous one in that the brush element 1.2 'has a taper 1.21'.
  • This taper 1.21 ' was produced by a pressing process, wherein a pressing tool was applied so that the taper 1.21' in the installed state of the brush element 1.2 'along a line yz', which is oriented parallel to the line yz.
  • the course of the taper 1.21 'thus orients itself to the course of the thinnest point within the taper 1.21' of the brush element 1.2 '.
  • the taper 1.21 ' essentially serves to reduce the bending resistance of the brush element 1.2', which is decisive for the operation of the slip ring unit, by reducing the area moment of inertia in the area of the taper 1.21 '.
  • the absolute cross-sectional area in mm 2 has not been reduced in the exemplary embodiment presented so that virtually no electrical losses with regard to the height of the transmittable current can be recorded.

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  1. Unité de bague collectrice comprenant un premier et un deuxième groupe de composants (1, 2), dans lequel les deux groupes de composants (1, 2) sont disposés de manière à pouvoir être mis en rotation l'un par rapport à l'autre autour d'un axe (A) et l'unité de bague collectrice est appropriée pour la transmission de courants ou de signaux électriques entre les deux groupes de composants (1, 2) sur plusieurs tours, caractérisé en ce que
    - le premier groupe de composants (1) comprend un élément de retenue (1.1) sur lequel au moins un élément de brosse (1.2 ; 1.2') est monté au niveau de deux points d'appui (Y, Z) à la façon de deux supports, et
    - le deuxième groupe de composants (2) comporte au moins une bague collectrice périphérique fermée (2.2), l'élément de retenue (1.1) étant disposé à une certaine distance axiale (a) par rapport à la bague collectrice (2.2) et la bague collectrice (2.2) étant mise en contact avec l'élément de brosse (1.2 ; 1.2') au niveau d'un point de mise en contact (X),
    dans lequel l'unité de bague collectrice est configurée de manière à ce que le point de mise en contact (X) soit disposé le long de l'extension de l'élément de brosse (1.2 ; 1.2') entre les points d'appui (Y, Z) et à ce que le point de mise en contact (X) soit disposé avec un décalage radial (d) par rapport à une ligne (yz) qui relie les points d'appui (Y, Z).
  2. Unité de bague collectrice selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'unité de bague collectrice comporte plusieurs éléments de brosse (1.2 ; 1.2') avant respectivement des géométries identiques.
  3. Unité de bague collectrice selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la fixation aux points d'appui (Y, Z) est conçue de manière à ce qu'un couple de réaction agissant autour de la ligne (yz) qui relie les points d'appui (Y, Z) puisse être transmis par l'intermédiaire de ladite fixation à la façon d'un système de palier à deux valeurs.
  4. Unité de bague collectrice selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que la fixation aux points d'appui (Y, Z) est conçue de manière à ce que des forces de réactions orientées radialement et tangentiellement puissent être transmises à l'élément de retenue (1.1) par l'intermédiaire de ladite fixation.
  5. Unité de bague collectrice selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 3 ou 4, caractérisée en ce que la fixation à l'un des points d'appui (Y, Z) est conçue de manière à ce que l'élément de brosse (1.2 ; 1.2') soit fixé de manière rigide au point d'appui (Y, Z) concerné par rapport à l'élément de retenue (1.1) à la façon d'un système de palier à trois valeurs.
  6. Unité de bague collectrice selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la fixation à l'un des points d'appui (Y, Z) est conçue de manière à ce que l'élément de brosse (1.2 ; 1.2') soit fixé de manière coulissante au point d'appui (Y, Z) concerné dans la direction axiale par rapport à l'élément de retenue (1.1).
  7. Unité de bague collectrice selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'un angle (α) entre une ligne de liaison (xy) qui relie le point de mise en contact (X) à l'un des points d'appui (Y), et une ligne de liaison (xz) qui relie le point de mise en contact (X) à l'autre des points d'appui (Z), est inférieur à 150°.
  8. Unité de bague collectrice selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'au moins l'un des points d'appui (Y, Z) se rapproche plus de l'axe (A) que du point de mise en contact (X) par rapport à un élément de brosse (1.2 ; 1.2').
  9. Unité de bague collectrice selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que l'élément de brosse (1.2 ; 1.2') présente une section transversale circulaire.
  10. Unité de bague collectrice selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que l'élément de brosse (1.2') présente un amincissement (1.21').
  11. Unité de bague collectrice selon la revendication 10, caractérisée en ce que l'amincissement (1.21') présente une extension le long d'une ligne (yz'), la ligne (yz') étant orientée une composante de direction parallèle à la ligne (yz) qui relie les points d'appui (Y, Z).
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