JP2004003901A - Rotation detection sensor - Google Patents

Rotation detection sensor Download PDF

Info

Publication number
JP2004003901A
JP2004003901A JP2002161055A JP2002161055A JP2004003901A JP 2004003901 A JP2004003901 A JP 2004003901A JP 2002161055 A JP2002161055 A JP 2002161055A JP 2002161055 A JP2002161055 A JP 2002161055A JP 2004003901 A JP2004003901 A JP 2004003901A
Authority
JP
Japan
Prior art keywords
cover
connection
resin
detection
holder
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Pending
Application number
JP2002161055A
Other languages
Japanese (ja)
Inventor
Masashi Sugimoto
杉本 雅司
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd
Original Assignee
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd filed Critical Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd
Priority to JP2002161055A priority Critical patent/JP2004003901A/en
Publication of JP2004003901A publication Critical patent/JP2004003901A/en
Pending legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a rotation detection sensor having a structure for preventing force from being easily applied to the connection section, between the detection section and the output cable. <P>SOLUTION: The detection section 2 accommodated in a casing 1 is connected to the output cable 4 via a relay terminal 3; a holder 5, for retaining the detection section 2, is interposed between the connection section 6 and the detection section 2 for fitting to an opening section at the casing 1; a pin 7a, projecting outside from the opening of a cover 7 formed in a cap shape, is fitted to a hole 5a formed on the end face at a side of the connection section 6 of the holder 5; and by having the connection section 6 is covered entirely with the cover 7, thus preventing flow of resin 8 toward the connection section 6 by the cover 7, when the armored resin 8 is heated and fused for covering and forming at and around the connection section 6, hence preventing pressure from being hardly applied to the connection section 6, even if molding pressure is applied to the resin 8. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

【0001】
【発明の属する技術分野】
この発明は、自動車の車輪速センサやエンジン回転数センサ等の回転検出センサに関する。
【0002】
【従来の技術】
一般に、自動車には車輪の回転速度を検出するセンサやエンジンの回転数を検出するセンサ等、数種類の回転検出センサが組み込まれている。そのうちの車輪速センサの一例を図3に示す。この車輪速センサは、被検出体Bに対向して設けられた有蓋筒状ケーシング51に検出部52を収納し、この検出部52を中継端子53を介してはんだ付けにより出力ケーブル54に接続するとともに、検出部52を保持するホルダ55をケーシング51開口部に嵌め込み、はんだ付けされた接続部56およびその周囲を外装樹脂57で被覆したものである。なお、ケーシング51の外径面には、車体取付用のブラケット58が嵌め込まれている。
【0003】
前記被検出体Bは、回転によって磁界変動を生じるもので、図3に示したような周縁部に歯車状の歯を設けた強磁性体パルサーリングや、周縁部表面にS極とN極とが周方向に交互に連続して現れるように着磁された磁石パルサーリングが使用される。
【0004】
一方、前記検出部52としては、特開平5−302932号公報や特開平7−198736号公報等で示される、磁気検出用ICチップおよびその制御用電子部品(回路)から成るもの、特開平5−302932号公報等で示される、コイルを巻回保持するボビンの内側にポールピースを設けて、このポールピース後側に磁石を有するもの(電磁ピックアップ)等が採用される。
【0005】
この車輪速センサは、以上の構成であり、被検出体Bの回転による磁界変動を前述したような検出部52で検出して電気信号に変換し、この電気信号を中継端子53を介してケーブル54で外部に出力する。
【0006】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
この車輪速センサにおいては、上述したように、検出部52とケーブル54との接続部56を水等から保護するために、接続部56およびその周囲を外装樹脂57で被覆しているが、その外装樹脂57の被覆は、他の部品の組み立てが完了した状態のセンサに金型(図示省略)を装着し、加熱溶融した樹脂57を金型内に注入して成形圧力を加えることにより、所定の形状に成形される。
【0007】
このとき、検出部52とケーブル54との接続部56は、図4に示すように、外装樹脂57以外の部品の組立完了時には露出した状態となっているため、樹脂57成形の際には、溶融した樹脂57が接続部56を直接覆うように流れ、成形圧力が樹脂57を介して接続部56にも加わることが避けられない。そして、接続部56に加わる成形圧力が大きくなると、検出部52とケーブル54との接続状態が悪化して電気信号を正常に出力できなくなることがある。
【0008】
また、外装樹脂57成形後は、樹脂57と接続部56との密着性が高いため、センサ使用中の温度変化による樹脂57の膨張や収縮に伴って接続部56に引張または圧縮応力が作用し、出力信号が不安定となる恐れがある。
【0009】
そこで、この発明の課題は、検出部と出力ケーブルとの接続部に力がかかりにくい構造の回転検出センサを提供することである。
【0010】
【課題を解決するための手段】
上記の課題を解決するため、この発明は、被検出体の回転による磁界変動を検出して電気信号に変換する検出部を出力ケーブルに接続し、この検出部とケーブルとの接続部およびその周囲を外装樹脂で被覆した回転検出センサにおいて、前記検出部とケーブルとの接続部を覆って、前記外装樹脂を被覆成形するときに前記接続部に加わる成形圧力を軽減するカバーを設けた構成を採用したのである。
【0011】
すなわち、検出部とケーブルとの接続部をカバーで覆うことにより、外装樹脂を被覆成形するときに、接続部に向かう樹脂の流れをカバーで妨げて、樹脂を介して接続部に加わる成形圧力を軽減するようにしたのである。
【0012】
この構成において、前記検出部と接続部との間に、検出部を保持するホルダを介在させ、前記カバーをキャップ状に形成して、このカバーにその開口から外側へ突出するピンを設け、このピンと係合する穴を前記ホルダの接続部側の端面に形成し、この穴に前記ピンを嵌め込んで前記カバーを前記ホルダに取り付けるようにすることにより、カバーの取り付けが簡単に行えるとともに、カバーとホルダの端面とで接続部を囲んで、外装樹脂成形時に接続部に向かう樹脂の流れをより少なくし、接続部に加わる成形圧力をさらに軽減することができる。
【0013】
【発明の実施の形態】
以下、図面に基づき、この発明の実施形態を説明する。この回転検出センサは、自動車の車輪の回転速度を検出する車輪速センサであって、図1に示すように、有蓋筒状のケーシング1に磁界変動を検出する検出部2を収納して、この検出部2を中継端子3を介してはんだ付けにより出力ケーブル4に接続するとともに、検出部2を保持するホルダ5を検出部2とはんだ付けされた接続部6との間に介在させてケーシング1開口部に嵌め込み、キャップ状に形成されたカバー7で接続部6を覆って、その周囲を外装樹脂8で被覆したものである。なお、ケーシング1の外径面には、車体取付用のブラケット9が嵌め込まれている。
【0014】
そして、前記検出部2で被検出体(図示省略)が発生させる磁界変動を検出して電気信号に変換し、この電気信号を中継端子3を介して出力ケーブル4で外部の制御器(図示省略)に出力し、制御器で車輪の回転速度に変換するようになっている。
【0015】
図1および図2(a)に示すように、前記カバー7には、その開口から外側へ突出するピン7aが設けられており、このピン7aをホルダ5の接続部6側の端面に形成された穴5aに嵌め込むことにより、カバー7をホルダ5に簡単に取り付けられるようになっている。また、図2(a)に示したように、カバー7の側壁にはホルダ5端面の凸部5bに沿う切欠き7bおよびケーブル4の端部を通すための切欠き7cが設けられており、図2(b)に示すように外装樹脂8以外の部品を組み立ててカバー7を取り付けると、接続部6がカバー7によって全体的に覆われた状態となる。
【0016】
すなわち、この車輪速センサは、検出部2とケーブル4との接続部6がカバー7とホルダ5端面とで囲まれているので、外装樹脂8を加熱溶融して成形する際には、接続部6に向かう樹脂8の流れがカバー7で妨げられ、接続部6はカバー7とホルダ5端面間の隙間から流れ込んだ僅かな樹脂8で被覆される。従って、樹脂8に成形圧力を加えても接続部6にはほとんど圧力がかからない。
【0017】
また、外装樹脂8成形後に、センサ使用中の温度変化によって樹脂8が膨張したり収縮したりしても、接続部6に直接接触している樹脂8の量が少ないため、接続部6にはほとんど応力が作用しない。
【0018】
上述した実施形態では、検出部とケーブルとの接続部を全体的に覆うようにカバーを設けたが、カバーの形状および取り付け方は、外装樹脂成形時に溶融した樹脂の接続部に向かう流れを妨げて、接続部に加わる成形圧力を軽減することができれば、接続部を部分的に覆うようにしたものでもよい。
【0019】
なお、この発明は、実施形態で説明した車輪速センサに限らず、他の回転検出センサにも適用できることはもちろんである。
【0020】
【発明の効果】
以上のように、この発明の回転検出センサは、検出部とケーブルとの接続部をカバーで覆うことにより、外装樹脂を被覆成形するときに接続部に向かう樹脂の流れをカバーで妨げて、樹脂を介して接続部に加わる成形圧力を軽減するようにしたものであるから、検出部とケーブルとの接続状態を良好に保ち、安定した信号を出力することができる。また、接続部に直接接触している樹脂の量が少ないため、樹脂が温度変化により全体的に膨張したり収縮したりしても、接続部にはほとんど応力が作用せず、出力信号の安定性を維持することができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】実施形態の回転検出センサの一部切欠き正面断面図
【図2】aは図1のセンサのカバーの正面断面図、bは図1のセンサの外装樹脂成形前の状態の斜視図
【図3】従来の回転検出センサの一部切欠き正面断面図
【図4】図3のセンサの外装樹脂成形前の状態の斜視図
【符号の説明】
1 ケーシング
2 検出部
3 中継端子
4 ケーブル
5 ホルダ
5a 穴
5b 凸部
6 接続部
7 カバー
7a ピン
7b、7c 切欠き
8 外装樹脂
9 ブラケット
[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a rotation detection sensor such as an automobile wheel speed sensor and an engine speed sensor.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Generally, an automobile incorporates several types of rotation detection sensors, such as a sensor for detecting a rotation speed of a wheel and a sensor for detecting a rotation speed of an engine. An example of the wheel speed sensor is shown in FIG. In this wheel speed sensor, a detection unit 52 is housed in a covered tubular casing 51 provided to face a detection target B, and the detection unit 52 is connected to an output cable 54 by soldering via a relay terminal 53. At the same time, a holder 55 holding the detection unit 52 is fitted into the opening of the casing 51, and the connection unit 56 and the periphery thereof are covered with the exterior resin 57. A bracket 58 for mounting the vehicle body is fitted on the outer diameter surface of the casing 51.
[0003]
The detected object B generates a magnetic field fluctuation by rotation, and has a ferromagnetic pulsar ring provided with gear-shaped teeth on the peripheral edge as shown in FIG. 3 or an S pole and an N pole on the peripheral surface. Are magnetized so that 現 れ る appear alternately and continuously in the circumferential direction.
[0004]
On the other hand, the detection unit 52 includes a magnetic detection IC chip and an electronic component (circuit) for controlling the same, as disclosed in JP-A-5-302932 and JP-A-7-198736. A pole piece provided inside a bobbin for winding and holding a coil and having a magnet on the rear side of the pole piece (electromagnetic pickup) or the like, which is disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 302932 or the like, is employed.
[0005]
This wheel speed sensor is configured as described above. The detection unit 52 detects the magnetic field fluctuation due to the rotation of the detection target B and converts it into an electric signal, and converts the electric signal into a cable via a relay terminal 53. At 54, it is output to the outside.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In this wheel speed sensor, as described above, in order to protect the connection portion 56 between the detection portion 52 and the cable 54 from water or the like, the connection portion 56 and its surroundings are covered with the exterior resin 57. The coating of the exterior resin 57 is performed by attaching a mold (not shown) to the sensor in a state where the assembly of other parts is completed, injecting the heated and melted resin 57 into the mold, and applying a molding pressure to the sensor. It is molded in the shape of
[0007]
At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, the connecting portion 56 between the detecting portion 52 and the cable 54 is in an exposed state when the assembly of components other than the exterior resin 57 is completed. It is inevitable that the molten resin 57 flows so as to directly cover the connection portion 56 and the molding pressure is applied to the connection portion 56 via the resin 57. When the molding pressure applied to the connection portion 56 increases, the connection state between the detection portion 52 and the cable 54 deteriorates, and the electric signal may not be output properly.
[0008]
Further, after molding the exterior resin 57, since the adhesiveness between the resin 57 and the connection portion 56 is high, a tensile or compressive stress acts on the connection portion 56 as the resin 57 expands or contracts due to a temperature change during use of the sensor. The output signal may be unstable.
[0009]
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a rotation detection sensor having a structure in which a force is hardly applied to a connection portion between a detection unit and an output cable.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention connects a detection unit that detects a magnetic field variation due to rotation of a detection target and converts the magnetic field change into an electric signal to an output cable, and a connection unit between the detection unit and the cable and around the connection unit. In a rotation detection sensor coated with an exterior resin, a configuration is used in which a cover that covers the connection between the detection unit and the cable and reduces molding pressure applied to the connection when the exterior resin is coated is adopted. It was done.
[0011]
That is, by covering the connection between the detection unit and the cable with a cover, when covering and molding the exterior resin, the flow of the resin toward the connection is prevented by the cover, and the molding pressure applied to the connection via the resin is reduced. I tried to reduce it.
[0012]
In this configuration, a holder that holds the detection unit is interposed between the detection unit and the connection unit, the cover is formed in a cap shape, and a pin that protrudes outward from an opening of the cover is provided on the cover. A hole that engages with a pin is formed in the end face of the holder on the connection portion side, and the cover is attached to the holder by fitting the pin into the hole so that the cover can be easily attached and the cover can be easily attached. By surrounding the connecting portion with the end face of the holder, the flow of resin toward the connecting portion during molding of the exterior resin can be further reduced, and the molding pressure applied to the connecting portion can be further reduced.
[0013]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. This rotation detection sensor is a wheel speed sensor that detects the rotation speed of the wheels of an automobile. As shown in FIG. 1, a detection unit 2 that detects a magnetic field fluctuation is housed in a covered cylindrical casing 1. The detection unit 2 is connected to the output cable 4 by soldering via the relay terminal 3, and a holder 5 for holding the detection unit 2 is interposed between the detection unit 2 and the soldered connection unit 6 so that the casing 1 The connection portion 6 is fitted into the opening, covered with a cover 7 formed in a cap shape, and the periphery thereof is covered with an exterior resin 8. A bracket 9 for mounting the vehicle body is fitted on the outer diameter surface of the casing 1.
[0014]
Then, the detection unit 2 detects a magnetic field fluctuation generated by the object to be detected (not shown) and converts it into an electric signal. The electric signal is output to an external controller (not shown) via an output cable 4 via a relay terminal 3. ), And the controller converts it to the rotational speed of the wheels.
[0015]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A, the cover 7 is provided with a pin 7a projecting outward from the opening thereof, and the pin 7a is formed on the end face of the holder 5 on the connection portion 6 side. The cover 7 can be easily attached to the holder 5 by fitting it into the hole 5a. As shown in FIG. 2A, a notch 7b is formed on the side wall of the cover 7 along the protrusion 5b of the end face of the holder 5 and a notch 7c for passing the end of the cable 4 is provided. As shown in FIG. 2B, when components other than the exterior resin 8 are assembled and the cover 7 is attached, the connection portion 6 is entirely covered with the cover 7.
[0016]
That is, in this wheel speed sensor, since the connecting portion 6 between the detecting portion 2 and the cable 4 is surrounded by the cover 7 and the end face of the holder 5, the connecting portion 6 is formed by heating and melting the exterior resin 8. The flow of the resin 8 toward 6 is obstructed by the cover 7, and the connecting portion 6 is covered with a small amount of the resin 8 flowing from the gap between the cover 7 and the end face of the holder 5. Therefore, even if a molding pressure is applied to the resin 8, almost no pressure is applied to the connection portion 6.
[0017]
Further, even if the resin 8 expands or contracts due to a temperature change during use of the sensor after the molding of the exterior resin 8, the amount of the resin 8 directly in contact with the connecting portion 6 is small. Almost no stress is applied.
[0018]
In the above-described embodiment, the cover is provided so as to entirely cover the connection portion between the detection unit and the cable. However, the shape and mounting method of the cover obstruct the flow of the molten resin toward the connection portion during molding of the exterior resin. As long as the molding pressure applied to the connection part can be reduced, the connection part may be partially covered.
[0019]
The present invention is not limited to the wheel speed sensor described in the embodiment, but can be applied to other rotation detection sensors.
[0020]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the rotation detection sensor of the present invention covers the connection between the detection unit and the cable with the cover, so that the cover prevents the flow of the resin toward the connection when the exterior resin is covered and molded. Thus, the molding pressure applied to the connection portion via the connection portion is reduced, so that the connection state between the detection portion and the cable can be kept good, and a stable signal can be output. Also, because the amount of resin that is in direct contact with the connection is small, even if the resin expands or contracts entirely due to temperature changes, little stress acts on the connection and the output signal is stable. Sex can be maintained.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway front sectional view of a rotation detection sensor according to an embodiment. FIG. 2a is a front sectional view of a cover of the sensor of FIG. 1, and b is a perspective view of the sensor of FIG. FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway front sectional view of a conventional rotation detection sensor. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a state of the sensor of FIG. 3 before molding an exterior resin.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Casing 2 Detection part 3 Relay terminal 4 Cable 5 Holder 5a Hole 5b Convex part 6 Connection part 7 Cover 7a Pins 7b and 7c Notch 8 Exterior resin 9 Bracket

Claims (2)

被検出体Bの回転による磁界変動を検出して電気信号に変換する検出部2を出力ケーブル4に接続し、この検出部2とケーブル4との接続部6およびその周囲を外装樹脂8で被覆した回転検出センサにおいて、前記検出部2とケーブル4との接続部6を覆って、前記外装樹脂8を被覆成形するときに前記接続部6に加わる成形圧力を軽減するカバー7を設けたことを特徴とする回転検出センサ。A detection unit 2 that detects a magnetic field variation due to rotation of the detection target B and converts the magnetic field into an electric signal is connected to an output cable 4, and a connection 6 between the detection unit 2 and the cable 4 and its surroundings are covered with an exterior resin 8. In the rotation detection sensor described above, a cover 7 is provided to cover the connection portion 6 between the detection portion 2 and the cable 4 and reduce the molding pressure applied to the connection portion 6 when the exterior resin 8 is coated and formed. Characterized rotation detection sensor. 前記検出部2と接続部6との間に、検出部2を保持するホルダ5を介在させ、前記カバー7をキャップ状に形成して、このカバー7にその開口から外側へ突出するピン7aを設け、このピン7aと係合する穴5aを前記ホルダ5の接続部6側の端面に形成し、この穴5aに前記ピン7aを嵌め込んで前記カバー7を前記ホルダ5に取り付けるようにしたことを特徴とする請求項1に記載の回転検出センサ。The cover 7 is formed in a cap shape with a holder 5 for holding the detection unit 2 interposed between the detection unit 2 and the connection unit 6, and a pin 7 a protruding outward from an opening of the cover 7 is formed on the cover 7. A hole 5a for engaging with the pin 7a is formed on the end face of the holder 5 on the connection portion 6 side, and the pin 7a is fitted into the hole 5a to attach the cover 7 to the holder 5. The rotation detection sensor according to claim 1, wherein:
JP2002161055A 2002-06-03 2002-06-03 Rotation detection sensor Pending JP2004003901A (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2002161055A JP2004003901A (en) 2002-06-03 2002-06-03 Rotation detection sensor

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2002161055A JP2004003901A (en) 2002-06-03 2002-06-03 Rotation detection sensor

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
JP2004003901A true JP2004003901A (en) 2004-01-08

Family

ID=30430235

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
JP2002161055A Pending JP2004003901A (en) 2002-06-03 2002-06-03 Rotation detection sensor

Country Status (1)

Country Link
JP (1) JP2004003901A (en)

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2009536359A (en) * 2006-05-05 2009-10-08 ヴアブコ・ゲゼルシヤフト・ミツト・ベシユレンクテル・ハフツング Inductive sensor
JP2017526917A (en) * 2014-09-08 2017-09-14 ヴアブコ・ゲゼルシヤフト・ミツト・ベシユレンクテル・ハフツングWABCO GmbH Holder for sensor element, assembly of parts and rotational speed sensor

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2009536359A (en) * 2006-05-05 2009-10-08 ヴアブコ・ゲゼルシヤフト・ミツト・ベシユレンクテル・ハフツング Inductive sensor
JP2017526917A (en) * 2014-09-08 2017-09-14 ヴアブコ・ゲゼルシヤフト・ミツト・ベシユレンクテル・ハフツングWABCO GmbH Holder for sensor element, assembly of parts and rotational speed sensor

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
JP4645477B2 (en) Rotation detector
JP3649010B2 (en) Rotation sensor and manufacturing method thereof
JP2004198240A (en) Sensor device
JP4301048B2 (en) Pressure sensor and manufacturing method thereof
JP2006030075A (en) Rotation detection sensor
EP1487248B1 (en) Holding structure and a molded part with the same
JP2007183241A (en) Liquid level detection device and its manufacturing method
JP4135493B2 (en) Rotation detection sensor
WO2006080197A1 (en) Rotation sensor
JP2004003901A (en) Rotation detection sensor
JP2002257840A (en) Rotation detecting sensor
JP2002221529A (en) Rotation sensor and its assembly method
JP2003307522A (en) Magnetic variable sensor
JP4681447B2 (en) Rotation detection sensor
JP2004012190A (en) Rotation detection sensor
JP2005043160A (en) Rotation detection sensor
JP2011148407A (en) Electric power steering device including control device and dynamo-electric machine
JP2002257839A (en) Rotation detecting sensor
JP4781297B2 (en) Rotation detection sensor
JPH02195264A (en) Revolutins sensor tobe mounted on wheel bearing
JP3038628B2 (en) Resin-sealed rotation sensor device
JP3509261B2 (en) Small electric motor
JP2002303635A (en) Rotation detecting sensor
JPH0566227A (en) Rotation sensor
JP2597510Y2 (en) Magnetic sensor