JP2005159025A - Compound magnet and eddy current type reduction gear employing it - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively utilize a magnetic force of both of an electromagnet and a permanent magnet. <P>SOLUTION: In the compound magnet equipped with a core 11, an electromagnetic coil 13 arranged so as to surround the outer peripheral surface of the core 11, magnetic pole boards 14 attached to both end faces in the axial direction of the core 11 and consisting of a magnetic body, and the permanent magnet 15 for assisting the magnetic force of the electromagnetic coil 13, one of the magnetic pole plates 14 is made thick, while the permanent magnet 15 is arranged so as to straddle the magnetic pole boards 14 and the core 11. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a composite magnet of an electromagnet and a permanent magnet and an eddy current type speed reducer using the same.

  A combination of an electromagnet and a permanent magnet is known as a composite magnet. As shown in FIG. 17, this type of composite magnet 30 includes an iron core 31, an electromagnetic coil 32 disposed so as to surround the outer peripheral surface of the iron core 31, and magnetic pole plates 33 attached to both end faces of the iron core 31. , And a permanent magnet 34 embedded in the iron core 31. When the magnet 31 is energized by energizing the electromagnetic coil 32, the composite magnet 30 is permanent with the electromagnet (electromagnetic coil 32) by the permanent magnet 34 embedded in the iron core 31 assisting the magnetic force of the electromagnetic coil 32. A magnetic force combined with the magnet 34 can be obtained (see Patent Document 1, etc.).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-136086 JP 2002-305868 A

  By the way, the permanent magnet 34 (for example, a ferrite magnet, a rare earth magnet, etc.) has a lower magnetic permeability (high magnetic resistance) than the iron core 31 (for example, low carbon steel). Therefore, when the electromagnetic coil 32 is energized and the iron core 31 is magnetized, the permanent magnet 34 embedded in the iron core 31 surrounded by the electromagnetic coil 32 becomes a magnetic resistance, and the electromagnet (electromagnetic coil 32) and the permanent magnet 34 It may not be possible to obtain a combined magnetic force. For example, when the value of current flowing through the electromagnetic coil 32 is relatively large and the magnetic flux density in the iron core 31 is large, the permanent magnet 34 becomes a magnetic resistance, and a magnetic force that combines the electromagnet (electromagnetic coil 32) and the permanent magnet 34 is obtained. I can't.

  The composite magnet 30 is applied to various devices such as an eddy current reduction device used as an auxiliary brake for a vehicle, particularly a large vehicle such as a truck. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the eddy current type speed reducer includes a braking drum 41 attached to a rotating shaft (not shown), a stationary magnet support ring 42 attached to a fixed side (not shown), and a magnet support ring 42. And a plurality of composite magnets 30 attached to the outer peripheral surface at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction. In the eddy current type speed reducer shown in FIG. 18, the permanent magnet 34 is disposed in the magnet support ring 42 and between the composite magnets 30 adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction (see Patent Document 2, etc.).

  An object of the present invention is to provide a composite magnet capable of effectively utilizing the magnetic force of both an electromagnet and a permanent magnet, and an eddy current type speed reducer using the same.

  In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 1 includes an iron core, an electromagnetic coil disposed so as to surround the outer peripheral surface of the iron core, and a magnetic body attached to both axial end surfaces of the iron core. In the composite magnet comprising the magnetic pole plate and the permanent magnet for assisting the magnetic force of the electromagnetic coil, one of the magnetic pole plates is thickened, and the permanent magnet is disposed so as to straddle the magnetic pole plate and the iron core. This is a composite magnet.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an iron core, an electromagnetic coil disposed so as to surround an outer peripheral surface of the iron core, a magnetic pole plate made of a magnetic material attached to both end faces in the axial direction of the iron core, and the electromagnetic coil In the composite magnet provided with a permanent magnet for assisting the magnetic force of the magnet, one of the magnetic pole plates is thickened, and the permanent magnet is disposed in or near the iron core in the magnetic pole plate. This is a featured composite magnet.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, an immovable magnet support ring is disposed inside a brake drum attached to a rotating shaft, and the magnetic pole surface of the composite magnet according to the first or second aspect is disposed on the magnet support ring. The eddy current type reduction gears are provided in a plurality at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction so as to face the inner peripheral surface of the eddy current.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a magnet support ring attached to a rotating shaft is disposed inside a stationary brake drum, and the magnetic pole surface of the composite magnet according to the first or second aspect is disposed on the magnet support ring. The eddy current type reduction gears are provided in a plurality at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction so as to face the inner peripheral surface of the eddy current.

  According to the present invention, there is an excellent effect that the magnetic forces of both the electromagnet and the permanent magnet can be effectively used.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a composite magnet according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state of magnetic flux when an electromagnetic coil is energized. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the composite magnet according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 and shows the state of magnetic flux when the electromagnetic coil is not energized.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the composite magnet 10 includes an iron core 11 having an arbitrary cross-sectional shape (for example, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, etc.). The iron core 11 is made of a magnetic material (ferromagnetic material or soft magnetic material, the same applies hereinafter) (for example, low carbon steel, low carbon alloy steel, cast iron, etc., the same applies hereinafter). A winding frame 12 made of a nonmagnetic insulator (for example, a heat-resistant synthetic resin material) is mounted so as to surround the entire outer peripheral surface of the iron core 11. Specifically, the winding frame 12 includes a cylindrical portion 12a that surrounds the outer peripheral surface of the iron core 11, and flanges 12b that are formed on both end surfaces of the cylindrical portion 12a in the axial direction. An electromagnetic coil 13 is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 12 a of the winding frame 12.

  Magnetic pole plates 14 made of a magnetic material are attached to both end surfaces of the iron core 11 in the axial direction so as to sandwich the winding frame 12 and the electromagnetic coil 13. This magnetic pole plate 14 is fixed to the end surface of the iron core 11 by a bolt or the like (not shown). The facing surfaces of the iron core 11 and the magnetic pole plate 14 between the iron core 11 and the magnetic pole plate 14 are processed so as to be in contact with each other without a gap. The outer end face of each magnetic pole plate 14 becomes the magnetic pole face of the composite magnet 10.

  In the present embodiment, one of the magnetic pole plates 14 attached to both end faces of the iron core 11 is formed thick. A hole 14 a is provided on the surface of the thick pole plate 14 facing the iron core 11. A hole 11a is provided in the end surface of the iron core 11 facing the thickly formed magnetic pole plate 14.

  A permanent magnet 15 that assists the magnetic force of the electromagnetic coil 13 is accommodated in the hole 11 a of the iron core 11 and the hole 14 a of the magnetic pole plate 14. That is, in the present embodiment, the permanent magnet 15 is disposed so as to straddle the iron core 11 and the magnetic pole plate 14.

  The permanent magnet 15 has an arbitrary cross-sectional shape (for example, circular shape, rectangular shape, etc.), and its outer peripheral surface and both end surfaces are in contact with the bottom surface or the side surface of the hole 11a of the iron core 11 and the hole 14a of the magnetic pole plate 14 without a gap. It is formed as follows. The direction of the magnetic pole of the permanent magnet 15 is set to be the same as the magnetization direction of the iron core 11 when the electromagnetic coil 13 is energized (in the illustrated example, the vertical direction). A sealing agent such as a sealer is applied between the iron core 11 and the magnetic pole plate 14 in order to prevent water, dust and the like from entering the composite magnet 10 (particularly, the permanent magnet 15). Thereby, the permanent magnet 15 is sealed in the composite magnet 10.

  When the electromagnetic coil 13 is energized, the iron core 11 surrounded by the electromagnetic coil 13 is magnetized so that the outer end face of one magnetic pole plate 14 (lower side in the example) is the N pole and the other magnetic pole plate 14 (the example of the figure). Then, the outer end face on the upper side becomes the S pole. At this time, the permanent magnet 15 assists the magnetic force of the electromagnetic coil 13, and a magnetic flux is formed by combining the magnetic flux of the electromagnetic coil 13 (electromagnet) and the magnetic flux of the permanent magnet 15. When the energization of the electromagnetic coil 13 is released, almost no residual magnetic flux remains in the iron core 11, and the permanent magnet 15 forms a short-circuited magnetic flux in the iron core 11 and the magnetic pole plate 14 (see FIG. 2).

  In the present embodiment, the permanent magnet 15 is disposed so as to straddle the iron core 11 and the magnetic pole plate 14. Therefore, assuming that the permanent magnet 15 has the same dimensions as the permanent magnet 34 shown in FIG. 17, the occupied volume of the permanent magnet 15 in the iron core 11 surrounded by the electromagnetic coil 13 is the exclusive volume of the permanent magnet 34 of FIG. 17. Smaller than That is, in the present embodiment, the volume occupied by the permanent magnet 15 in the iron core 11 is reduced so that the permanent magnet 15 does not easily become a magnetic resistance when the electromagnetic coil 13 is energized. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, even when the value of current flowing through the electromagnetic coil 13 is relatively large and the magnetic flux density in the iron core 11 is large, a magnetic force obtained by combining the electromagnet (electromagnetic coil 13) and the permanent magnet 15 is obtained. It becomes possible.

  In other words, the composite magnet 10 of the present embodiment is arranged so that at least a part of the permanent magnet 15 is located outside the space (iron core 11) surrounded by the electromagnetic coil 13, so that the permanent magnet 15 becomes the electromagnetic coil. The magnetic flux 13 is not hindered. By doing in this way, the composite magnet 10 of this Embodiment can utilize effectively the magnetic force of both an electromagnet (electromagnetic coil 13) and the permanent magnet 15. FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the magnetic pole plate 14 on which the permanent magnet 15 is disposed is formed thick. Therefore, when the electromagnetic coil 13 is not energized, the magnetic flux of the permanent magnet 15 does not leak outside through the magnetic pole plate 14.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the permanent magnet 15 is disposed so as to straddle the iron core 11 and the magnetic pole plate 14. However, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the permanent magnet 15 is located in the magnetic pole plate 14. It may be arranged so as to contact the iron core 11 or in the vicinity thereof. That is, the entire permanent magnet 15 may be disposed outside the space (iron core 11) surrounded by the electromagnetic coil 13 and on the axis line of the space (iron core 11) surrounded by the electromagnetic coil 13. In the embodiment of FIG. 3, the permanent magnet 15 is disposed in the hole 14 a of the magnetic pole plate 14 so that the end face of the permanent magnet 15 is in contact with the end face of the iron core 11. In the embodiment of FIG. 4, the permanent magnet 15 is sealed in the magnetic pole plate 14 and disposed in the vicinity of the iron core 11 by the lid member 16 made of a magnetic material.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the electromagnetic coil 13 is disposed so as to surround the entire outer peripheral surface of the iron core 11, but as shown in FIG. 5, the iron core 11 is connected to the small diameter portion 11a. As a stepped structure composed of the large diameter portion 11 b, the electromagnetic coil 13 may be disposed so as to surround the outer peripheral surface of the small diameter portion 11 a of the iron core 11. Also in this case, the permanent magnet 15 is disposed so that at least a part of the permanent magnet 15 is located outside the space surrounded by the electromagnetic coil 13 (the small diameter portion 11a of the iron core 11). In the illustrated example, the permanent magnet 15 is disposed in the large diameter portion 11 b of the iron core 11.

  3 to 5, since the permanent magnet 15 is not disposed in the space (the iron core 11 or the small-diameter portion 11b of the iron core 11) surrounded by the electromagnetic coil 13, the permanent magnet 15 has a magnetoresistance. Thus, it is possible to obtain a stronger magnetic force than the embodiment of FIG.

  In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the permanent magnet 15 is disposed only on one of the magnetic pole plates 14 attached to both end faces of the iron core 11, but as shown in FIGS. In addition, both the magnetic pole plates 14 may be thickened, and the permanent magnets 15 may be disposed on the magnetic pole plates 14, respectively. In this case, each permanent magnet 15 may be disposed so as to straddle the iron core 11 and the magnetic pole plate 14 (see FIG. 6), or may be embedded in the magnetic pole plate 14 or in the large-diameter portion 11b of the iron core 11. (See FIGS. 7 to 9). That is, it is preferable to arrange the permanent magnet 15 so that at least a part of the permanent magnet 15 is located outside the space surrounded by the electromagnetic coil 13 (the iron core 11 or the small-diameter portion 11b of the iron core 11).

  According to the embodiment of FIGS. 6 to 9, the number of permanent magnets 15 that assist the magnetic force of the electromagnetic coil 13 is larger than that of the embodiment of FIG. It becomes possible to obtain a stronger magnetic force.

  The composite magnet of the present embodiment can be applied to various devices. For example, the composite magnet can be applied to an eddy current reduction device used as an auxiliary brake for a vehicle, particularly a large vehicle such as a truck. As an example of application, an embodiment in which the composite magnet of the present embodiment is applied to an eddy current reduction device will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 10 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of an eddy current type speed reducer according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 10, substantially the same parts of the composite magnet shown in FIG.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the eddy current type speed reducer includes a brake drum 21 made of a magnetic material attached to a rotating shaft (for example, an output shaft of a transmission) (not shown) and an inner side of the brake drum 21. And a stationary magnet support ring 22 made of a magnetic material. The magnet support ring 22 is attached to a fixed side (not shown) such as a cover of the transmission. The brake drum 21 and the magnet support ring 22 are formed in an annular shape concentric with the rotation shaft.

  A plurality of composite magnets 10 are attached to the outer peripheral surface of the magnet support ring 22 at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction. The magnetic pole plate 14 of each composite magnet 10 is disposed to face the inner peripheral surface of the brake drum 21. In this embodiment, the magnet support ring 22 has the function of the magnetic pole plate 14 in which the permanent magnet 15 is arranged among the magnetic pole plates 14 of the composite magnet 10 shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the permanent magnet 15 of the composite magnet 10 is disposed so as to straddle the iron core 11 and the magnet support ring 22 of the composite magnet 10. In this case, the magnet support ring 22 is provided with a hole 22 a for accommodating the permanent magnet 15. That is, at least a part of the permanent magnet 15 of the composite magnet 10 is disposed outside the space surrounded by the electromagnetic coil 13 of the composite magnet 10 (the iron core 11 of the composite magnet 10). In this embodiment, the winding direction of the electric wire of the electromagnetic coil 13 differs between the composite magnets 10 adjacent in the circumferential direction.

  When the rotating shaft is decelerated and braked, the electromagnetic coil 13 of the composite magnet 10 is energized. Then, the iron core 11 surrounded by the electromagnetic coil 13 of the composite magnet 10 is magnetized, and the magnetic pole plate 14 of the composite magnet 10 alternately becomes the north and south poles in the circumferential direction, and the composite magnet 10 and the braking drum 21 are connected. A connecting magnetic circuit (magnetic flux) is formed. As a result, an eddy current is generated in the brake drum 21 by the relative rotation of the composite magnet 10 and the brake drum 21, and the rotating shaft is decelerated and braked. Further, if the electromagnetic coil 13 of the composite magnet 10 is turned off, the deceleration braking is released.

  According to the eddy current type reduction gear of this embodiment, by disposing at least a part of the permanent magnet 15 to be located outside the space (iron core 11) surrounded by the electromagnetic coil 13 of the composite magnet 10, The permanent magnet 15 does not interfere with the magnetic flux formation of the electromagnetic coil 13 of the composite magnet 10. By doing in this way, the eddy current type deceleration device of the present embodiment can effectively use the magnetic forces of both the electromagnet (electromagnetic coil 13) and the permanent magnet 15.

  Further, in the eddy current type speed reducer of the present embodiment, the permanent magnet 15 is arranged in the vicinity of the iron core 11 of the composite magnet 10. On the other hand, in the eddy current type speed reducer shown in FIG. 18, the permanent magnet 34 is arranged at a position away from the iron core 31 of the composite magnet 30. The magnetic flux density of the composite magnet 10 (electromagnetic coil 13) decreases as the distance from the iron core 11 of the composite magnet 10 increases. In the eddy current reduction device of the present embodiment, by arranging the permanent magnet 15 in the vicinity of the iron core 11 where the magnetic flux density of the electromagnetic coil 13 is high, the balance of the flow of magnetic flux is improved, and the eddy current shown in FIG. The braking performance can be improved as compared with the current type speed reducer.

  10 applies the composite magnet 10 according to the embodiment of FIG. 1, and also applies to the composite magnet 10 according to the embodiment of FIGS. (See FIGS. 11 to 13).

  Further, the eddy current type speed reducer of the present embodiment has a plurality of composite magnets 10 connected in the circumferential direction (see FIG. 14. In this case, both end surfaces of the iron core 11 of the composite magnet 10 are in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft. (See FIG. 15). In this case, both end surfaces of the iron core 11 of the composite magnet 10 are rotating shafts. Arranged in the circumferential direction), or magnet support ring 22, core portion (iron core) 11 and magnetic pole piece (magnetic pole plate) 14 are integrally formed of electromagnetic steel plates, and a plurality of them are laminated in the axial direction of the rotating shaft (See FIG. 16) or the like can be applied.

  In addition, in the eddy current type reduction gear according to the embodiment of FIGS. 10 to 16, the braking drum 21 is attached to the rotating shaft. It can also be applied to those attached to the fixed side. In this case, the magnet support ring 22 is attached to the rotating shaft.

  Further, the eddy current type speed reducer according to the embodiment of FIGS. 10 to 16 is a brake drum type eddy current type speed reducer, but the eddy current type speed reducer of the present embodiment is of a brake disk type. Can also be applied.

  As described above, in the composite magnet of the electromagnet and the permanent magnet according to the present embodiment, the magnetic force of both the electromagnet (electromagnetic coil) and the permanent magnet is obtained by arranging the permanent magnet so as not to interfere with the magnetic flux formation of the electromagnetic coil (electromagnet). Can be used effectively, and can be applied to various devices such as an eddy current reduction device.

It is a cross-sectional view of the composite magnet which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: The state of the magnetic flux when energizing an electromagnetic coil is shown. It is a cross-sectional view of the composite magnet according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 and shows the state of magnetic flux when the electromagnetic coil is not energized. It is a cross-sectional view of a composite magnet according to another embodiment. It is a cross-sectional view of a composite magnet according to another embodiment. It is a cross-sectional view of a composite magnet according to another embodiment. It is a cross-sectional view of a composite magnet according to another embodiment. It is a cross-sectional view of a composite magnet according to another embodiment. It is a cross-sectional view of a composite magnet according to another embodiment. It is a cross-sectional view of a composite magnet according to another embodiment. It is a fragmentary longitudinal cross-sectional view of the eddy current type reduction gear device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a fragmentary longitudinal cross-sectional view of the eddy current type reduction gear device which concerns on other embodiment. It is a fragmentary longitudinal cross-sectional view of the eddy current type reduction gear device which concerns on other embodiment. It is a fragmentary longitudinal cross-sectional view of the eddy current type reduction gear device which concerns on other embodiment. It is a fragmentary longitudinal cross-sectional view of the eddy current type reduction gear device which concerns on other embodiment. It is a fragmentary longitudinal cross-sectional view of the eddy current type reduction gear device which concerns on other embodiment. It is a fragmentary longitudinal cross-sectional view of the eddy current type reduction gear device which concerns on other embodiment. It is a cross-sectional view of a conventional composite magnet. It is a fragmentary longitudinal cross-sectional view of the conventional eddy current type reduction gear.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Composite magnet 11 Iron core 11a Hole 12 Winding frame 13 Electromagnetic coil 14 Magnetic pole plate 14a Hole 15 Permanent magnet 16 Lid member 21 Brake drum 22 Magnet support ring

Claims (4)

  An iron core, an electromagnetic coil disposed so as to surround the outer peripheral surface of the iron core, a magnetic pole plate made of a magnetic material attached to both axial end surfaces of the iron core, and a permanent magnet for assisting the magnetic force of the electromagnetic coil The composite magnet is characterized in that one of the magnetic pole plates is thickened and the permanent magnet is disposed so as to straddle the magnetic pole plate and the iron core.   An iron core, an electromagnetic coil disposed so as to surround the outer peripheral surface of the iron core, a magnetic pole plate made of a magnetic material attached to both axial end surfaces of the iron core, and a permanent magnet for assisting the magnetic force of the electromagnetic coil And a permanent magnet is disposed in the magnetic pole plate so as to be in contact with the iron core or in the vicinity thereof.   An immovable magnet support ring is arranged inside a brake drum attached to the rotating shaft, and the magnetic pole surface of the composite magnet according to claim 1 is opposed to the inner peripheral surface of the brake drum. In this way, a plurality of eddy current type speed reducers are provided at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction. A magnet support ring attached to a rotating shaft is disposed inside the stationary brake drum, and the magnetic pole surface of the composite magnet according to claim 1 is opposed to the inner peripheral surface of the brake drum. In this way, a plurality of eddy current type reduction gears are provided at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction.

Images