JP2005249601A - Nonresonant knocking sensor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a nonresonant knocking sensor which reduces the occurrence of shorts between a weight member and a tip-side electrode member. <P>SOLUTION: The nonresonant knocking sensor 1 includes a weight insulating member 25 which covers not only the back-end surface of a weight member 31 but also at least one portion of the inner circumferential surface and at least one portion of the outer circumferential surface thereof. In other words, the weight insulating member 25 comprises a weight back-end-side insulating section 81 which covers the back-end surface of the weight member 31, a weight inner-side insulating section 82 which covers at least one portion of the inner circumferential surface of the weight member 31, and a weight outer-side insulating section 83 which covers at least one portion of the outer circumferential surface of the weight member 31. The nonresonant knocking sensor 1 can thereby ensure a large spacing between the exposed portion of the weight member 31 and the tip-side electrode member 19 and, even when a foreign body is present, can prevent the weight member 31 and the tip-side electrode member 19 from being electrically connected through the foreign body. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a non-resonant type knocking sensor that detects knocking vibration generated in an internal combustion engine by a piezoelectric element held inside in a pressed state.

  Conventionally, various types of knocking sensors that are attached to an internal combustion engine and detect knocking generated in the internal combustion engine have been developed. One of them is a non-resonant knocking sensor that detects knocking vibration generated in an internal combustion engine by a piezoelectric element held inside in a pressed state and outputs a detection signal to the outside.

A conventional non-resonant type knocking sensor includes, for example, a support member, a piezoelectric element, a tip electrode member, a weight insulating member, and a weight member (see Patent Document 1).
The support member includes a cylindrical portion that extends in the axial direction, and includes a support flange that protrudes radially outward from a rear end portion in the axial direction of the cylindrical portion. Then, on the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion of the support member, the piezoelectric element, the tip-side electrode member, the weight insulating member, and the weight member are laminated in this order from the support collar portion to the tip end in the axial direction, so that the non-resonant knock sensor The internal structure is configured.

  The weight insulating member is configured in a plate shape having an insertion hole for inserting the cylindrical portion of the support member, and is disposed between the distal end side electrode member and the weight member so that the distal end side The electrode member and the weight member are electrically insulated.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the tip-side electrode member and the weight member from being electrically connected, and to prevent occurrence of a short circuit failure due to the current path of the electrical signal output from the piezoelectric element coming into contact with the weight member. I can do it.

When the non-resonant knock sensor configured as described above is mounted on the internal combustion engine and receives knock vibration of the internal combustion engine, the non-resonant knock sensor generates an electrical signal having a waveform corresponding to the knock vibration generated in the internal combustion engine ( Detection signal) to the outside.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-127527 (FIG. 1)

  By the way, in the non-resonant type knocking sensor, the thickness dimension of the weight insulating member that insulates the weight member and the tip side electrode member in order to suppress deterioration of the sensor performance due to deformation of the shape of the weight insulating member in a high temperature environment. It is short (thin). For this reason, in the conventional non-resonant type knocking sensor, the physical distance between the weight member and the tip side electrode member is short, and the weight member and the tip side electrode member are electrically connected by a conductive foreign matter. There is a risk of short circuit failure (short circuit failure).

  For example, when cutting a weight member, a metal piece (burr portion) generated at the time of cutting manufacture remains in a state where it is mistakenly connected to the weight member, and the burr portion extends beyond the side surface of the weight insulating member to form the tip side electrode. By contacting the member, the weight member and the tip electrode member may be electrically connected by the burr portion.

  In addition, when a fastening member (screw member) for fastening and fixing a piezoelectric element, a weight member, or the like is attached to the distal end side of the cylindrical portion of the support member, metal powder (cutting residue) is used during the fastening and fastening operation of the screw member. May occur, and the weight member and the tip electrode member may be electrically connected by the metal powder.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a non-resonant knock sensor in which short circuit failure (short circuit failure) between the weight member and the tip electrode member is unlikely to occur.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 has a cylindrical portion extending in the axial direction, and a support rod protruding radially outward from a rear end portion in the axial direction of the cylindrical portion. A support member having a portion, a ring-shaped piezoelectric element disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of the tubular portion on the distal end side of the support collar portion of the support member, and a tubular shape while being in contact with the distal end surface of the piezoelectric element A tip-side electrode member that forms an energization path for an electrical signal output from the piezoelectric element, and is arranged so as to surround the outer periphery of the tubular portion on the tip side of the tip-side electrode member. An annular weight member that applies a load to the piezoelectric element, and an insulating material that is disposed between the weight member and the tip electrode member to electrically insulate the weight member from the tip electrode member. A weight insulating member, A non-resonant type knocking sensor that outputs an electrical signal output from a piezoelectric element in response to movement, wherein the weight insulating member includes a weight rear end side insulating portion that covers the rear end surface of the weight member, and an inner portion of the weight member. A non-resonant type knocking sensor comprising: a weight inner insulating portion that covers at least a part of the peripheral surface; and a weight outer insulating portion that covers at least a part of the outer peripheral surface of the weight member.

  This knocking sensor is used as a weight insulating member for insulating the weight member and the tip side electrode member, not only the weight rear end side insulating portion covering the rear end surface of the weight member but also the inner side of the weight covering the inner peripheral surface of the weight member. The weight insulating member includes a weight outer insulating portion that covers the outer peripheral surface of the insulating portion and the weight member. By using such a weight insulating member, it is possible to ensure a long distance dimension (distance) between the exposed portion of the surface of the weight member that is exposed without being covered by the weight insulating member and the tip electrode member. it can.

  As a result, even if conductive foreign matters (metal powder, metal pieces, etc.) are present in the vicinity of the weight member and the tip side electrode member, the weight member and the tip side electrode member are electrically connected by the foreign matter. Can be prevented. Therefore, the non-resonant type knocking sensor of the present invention is a non-resonant type knocking sensor in which short circuit failure (short circuit failure) between the weight member and the tip side electrode member hardly occurs.

  Next, in order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 2 has a cylindrical portion extending in the axial direction, and projects radially outward from a rear end portion in the axial direction of the cylindrical portion. A support member having a support collar, an annular piezoelectric element disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of the cylindrical part, and a rear end surface of the piezoelectric element on the distal end side of the support collar among the support members A rear end-side electrode member that is disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion and forms a current-carrying path for an electric signal output from the piezoelectric element; and an outer periphery of the cylindrical portion that is in contact with the front end surface of the piezoelectric element And electrically insulating the piezoelectric element, the trailing electrode member, and the leading electrode member from the support member. Support made of insulating material An insulating member, an annular weight member that is disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of the tubular portion on the distal end side of the distal electrode member, and applies a load to the piezoelectric element; a weight member and the distal electrode member; A non-resonant knock sensor that outputs an electrical signal to the outside, and the support insulating member surrounds the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion of the support member. A cylindrical portion outer insulating portion, and a supporting flange distal end side insulating portion disposed between the supporting flange portion and the rear end side electrode member of the supporting member, and the cylindrical portion outer insulating portion The portion covers a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion where the rear end side electrode member, the piezoelectric element and the front end side electrode member are disposed, and a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion where the weight member is disposed. It is a shape that covers at least a part, the weight insulating member, Further comprising a weight rear side insulating part covering the rear end face of the member, and a weight outer insulating portion that covers at least a part of the outer peripheral surface of the weight member is a non-resonant type knock sensor according to claim.

  This knocking sensor is a weight insulating member for insulating the weight member from the front end side electrode member. In addition to the weight rear end side insulating portion covering the rear end surface of the weight member, the weight outer insulation covering the outer peripheral surface of the weight member. A weight insulating member having a portion is provided. By using such a weight insulating member, it is possible to ensure a long distance dimension (distance) between the exposed portion of the outer peripheral surface of the weight member that is exposed without being covered by the weight insulating member and the tip electrode member. Can do.

  In addition, the cylindrical part outer insulating part of the support part insulating member is not only a part where the rear end side electrode member, the piezoelectric element and the front end side electrode member are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical part, but also a weight member. It is the shape which covers at least one part of the part to be performed. By using this supporting part insulating member, at least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the weight member is covered with the supporting part insulating member, and the supporting part insulating member is covered with the inner peripheral surface of the weight member. It is possible to ensure a long distance (distance) between the exposed exposed portion and the tip electrode member.

  As a result, even if conductive foreign matters (metal powder, metal pieces, etc.) are present in the vicinity of the weight member and the tip side electrode member, the weight member and the tip side electrode member are electrically connected by the foreign matter. Can be prevented.

Therefore, the non-resonant type knocking sensor of the present invention is a non-resonant type knocking sensor in which short circuit failure (short circuit failure) between the weight member and the tip side electrode member hardly occurs.
In the non-resonant knock sensor, the weight insulating member may include a weight inner insulating portion that covers at least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the weight member.

  By using the weight insulating member having such a weight inner insulating portion, at least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the weight member is covered not only by the supporting portion insulating member but also by the weight inner insulating portion of the weight insulating member. As a result, the exposed portion of the inner peripheral surface of the weight member can be reliably reduced.

  As a result, the distance between the exposed portion on the inner peripheral surface of the weight member and the tip side electrode member can be ensured longer and more reliably, and the short-circuit failure (short-circuit failure) between the weight member and the tip side electrode member is more appropriate. Can be prevented.

In the non-resonant type knocking sensor described above, as described in claim 4, the weight outer insulating portion of the weight insulating member may have a shape covering the entire outer peripheral surface of the weight member.
By using such a weight insulating member, the entire outer peripheral surface of the weight member can be covered by the weight outer insulating portion, and an exposed portion on the outer peripheral surface of the weight member can be eliminated.

  As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent the outer peripheral surface of the weight member and the tip side electrode member from being electrically connected to each other by some foreign matter, and reliably prevent a short circuit failure (short circuit failure) between the weight member and the tip side electrode member. can do.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
First, the front view showing the external appearance of the non-resonant type knocking sensor 1 to which the present invention is applied is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the non-resonant type knocking sensor 1 (hereinafter also simply referred to as “knocking sensor 1”) of this embodiment is an insulating material (PA (polyamide)) that houses components such as piezoelectric elements. Etc.) are provided.

  The case 61 includes a cylindrical element storage portion 63 whose tip side (upper side in FIG. 1) is tapered, and a connector portion 65 for connecting an external connector connected to an external device (for example, an ignition timing control device). It is equipped with. The connector portion 65 is formed to protrude outward from the outer peripheral wall of the element storage portion 63. Moreover, the connector part 65 is provided with the projection part 67 engaged with the engaging part of an external connector on its outer peripheral wall.

  Next, a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the knocking sensor 1 is shown in FIG. 2, and some of the components (the supporting member 11, the supporting portion insulating member 27, the rear end side, which will be described later) are provided inside the knocking sensor 1. FIG. 3 shows an exploded perspective view of the electrode member 17, the piezoelectric element 23, the distal end side electrode member 19, the weight insulating member 25, the weight member 31, the washer 29, and the nut 21).

  2 and 3, the knocking sensor 1 includes a metal shell 11 (also referred to as a support member 11), an insulating sleeve 27 (also referred to as a support portion insulating member 27), a rear end side electrode member 17, a piezoelectric element 23, The distal end side electrode member 19, the weight insulating member 25, the weight member 31, the washer 29, the nut 21, the first connector terminal member 15, the second connector terminal member 16, the resistance element 32, and the case 61 are configured.

The support member 11 includes a cylindrical portion 12 that extends in the axial direction, and includes a support collar 13 that protrudes radially outward from a rear end portion in the axial direction of the cylindrical portion.
A through hole 71 penetrating in the axial direction is provided inside the cylindrical portion 12, and the adhesion with the case 61 is enhanced on the distal end portion of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 12 and the outer peripheral surface of the support collar 13. A groove portion 75 is provided, and a screw groove 74 that is screwed into the nut 21 is provided on the rear end side of the groove portion 75 in the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 12.

  Note that each part of the support member 11 is formed by using an appropriate manufacturing method (casting, forging, machining, etc.). Further, the surface of the support member 11 is subjected to a plating process (such as zinc chromate plating) in order to improve the corrosion resistance.

  The support insulating member 27 is made of an insulating material (such as various resin materials such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) or PBT (polybutylene terephthalate)), and has a cylindrical cylindrical outer insulating portion 28 and a cylindrical outer insulating portion. And a support collar tip side insulating portion 30 protruding radially outward from the rear end portion of the portion 28. The support portion insulating member 27 is provided to electrically insulate the piezoelectric element 23, the rear end side electrode member 17, and the front end side electrode member 19 from the support member 11.

  The piezoelectric element 23 is made of a material having a piezoelectric effect (various crystals such as quartz, various ceramics such as barium titanate and zircon / lead titanate, and various organic materials such as polyvinylidene fluoride). It is formed in an annular shape that surrounds the outer periphery, and is disposed on the front end side of the support collar 13 in the support member 11.

  The rear end side electrode member 17 is formed in an annular shape that surrounds the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 12, abuts on the rear end surface of the piezoelectric element 23, and an electric signal energization path that is output from the rear end surface of the piezoelectric element 23. Are provided to form

  The distal-side electrode member 19 is formed in an annular shape surrounding the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 12, abuts on the distal end surface of the piezoelectric element 23, and provides an energization path for an electrical signal output from the distal end surface of the piezoelectric element 23. Provided to form.

  The weight member 31 is formed of an annular metal material (various metal materials such as brass), and is disposed on the distal end side of the distal end side electrode member 19 so as to surround the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 12. 23 is provided to apply a load to 23.

  The weight insulating member 25 is made of an insulating material (various resin materials such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and PBT (polybutylene terephthalate)), and the weight rear end side insulating portion 81 that covers the rear end surface of the weight member 31; A weight inner insulating portion 82 that covers at least part of the inner peripheral surface of the member 31 and a weight outer insulating portion 83 that covers at least part of the outer peripheral surface of the weight member 31 are provided. A perspective view of the weight insulating member 25 is shown in FIG.

  The weight insulating member 25 is provided to electrically insulate the weight member 31 and the tip-side electrode member 19 from each other. Moreover, the weight rear end side insulating part 81, the weight inner side insulating part 82, and the weight outer side insulating part 83 are each formed with a thickness dimension of 0.35 [mm].

  The weight insulating member 25 is configured to cover not only the rear end surface of the weight member 31 but also at least part of the inner peripheral surface of the weight member 31 and at least part of the outer peripheral surface of the weight member 31. Therefore, by using the weight insulating member 25, the distance between the portion of the surface of the weight member 31 that is exposed to the outside without being covered by the weight insulating member 25 (exposed portion) and the tip-side electrode member 19 ( A long distance can be secured.

  In this way, by ensuring a large distance between the exposed portion of the weight member 31 and the tip side electrode member 19, conductive foreign matter (metal powder, metal pieces, etc.) is located near the weight member and the tip side electrode member. Even if there exists, it can prevent that the weight member 31 and the front end side electrode member 19 are electrically connected by a foreign material.

The washer 29 is formed of an annular metal material that surrounds the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 12, and abuts against the tip surface of the weight member 31.
The nut 21 is formed of a ring-shaped metal material, and a screw groove (not shown) that is screwed with the screw groove 74 of the cylindrical portion 12 is formed on the inner peripheral surface, and is screwed and fixed to the cylindrical portion 12. It is configured to be able to. The nut 21 has a polygonal shape (for example, a hexagonal shape) on the surface perpendicular to the axial direction, and is configured to be fastened and fixed using a tool or the like.

Next, assembly work of the knocking sensor 1 will be described.
In the assembly operation of the knocking sensor 1, first, the support portion insulating member 27, the rear end side electrode member 17, and the piezoelectric member are arranged from the rear end side toward the front end side so as to surround the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 12 in the support member 11. The operation of laminating the element 23, the tip side electrode member 19, the weight insulating member 25, the weight member 31, and the washer 29 in this order is performed.

  At this time, the first connector terminal member 15 is electrically connected to the rear end side electrode member 17, the second connector terminal member 16 is electrically connected to the front end side electrode member 19, and the first connector terminal member 15 and An operation of electrically connecting the second connector terminal member 16 via the resistance element 32 is performed.

  Next, an operation of screwing the nut 21 into the screw groove 74 of the support member 11 is performed, and the support portion insulating member 27, the rear end side electrode member 17, between the support collar portion 13 of the support member 11 and the nut 21, An operation of sandwiching and fixing the piezoelectric element 23, the distal end side electrode member 19, the weight insulating member 25, the weight member 31, and the washer 29 is performed.

  Thereafter, these components are surrounded by an injection mold, an insulating material is injection-molded so as to cover these components, and the case 61 is formed. Can be manufactured.

  In the knocking sensor 1, the rear end surface of the support flange 13 of the support member 11 is exposed from the rear end portion of the case 61, and the front end portion of the cylindrical portion 12 of the support member 11 is exposed from the front end portion of the case 61. Formed as follows. Moreover, the connector part 65 is formed so that a part of 1st connector terminal member 15 and a part of 2nd connector terminal member 16 may be exposed in the inner side.

  The non-resonant type knocking sensor 1 configured in this way has its rear end surface (specifically, the rear end surface of the support flange 13 of the support member 11) hits an optimal location (generally a cylinder block) of the internal combustion engine. It is attached to the internal combustion engine so as to come into contact. As an attachment method, for example, an attachment method can be adopted in which an attachment bolt is inserted into the through hole 71 of the support member 11 and the attachment bolt is fixed to the internal combustion engine.

  When abnormal vibration such as knocking occurs in the internal combustion engine, the abnormal vibration reaches the piezoelectric element 23 via the support flange 13 of the support member 11, and an electric signal output from the piezoelectric element 23 in response to the abnormal vibration. Is output from the first connector terminal member 15 and the second connector terminal member 16 to the external device.

  As described above, the non-resonant knock sensor 1 includes the weight insulating member 25 configured to cover not only the rear end surface but also at least a part of the inner peripheral surface and at least a part of the outer peripheral surface of the surface of the weight member 31. I have.

  As a result, the non-resonant knocking sensor 1 can ensure a large distance between the exposed portion of the weight member 31 and the tip-side electrode member 19, so that a conductive foreign matter (metal powder) is placed near the weight member and the tip-side electrode member. Even if there is a metal piece or the like, it is possible to prevent the weight member 31 and the tip-side electrode member 19 from being electrically connected by foreign matter.

Therefore, the non-resonant type knocking sensor 1 of the present embodiment is a non-resonant type knocking sensor in which short circuit failure (short circuit failure) between the weight member 31 and the distal end side electrode member 19 is unlikely to occur.
In addition, the weight insulating member 25 is formed such that the thickness dimension of the weight rear end side insulating portion 81, the weight inner insulating portion 82, and the weight outer insulating portion 83 is 0.35 [mm], respectively. Thinly formed. As described above, the non-resonant type knocking sensor 1 including the weight insulating member 25 having a thin thickness dimension has a small amount of deformation of the weight insulating member 25 even when used for a long period of time in a high temperature environment. Therefore, the load applied to the piezoelectric element 23 by the weight member 31 does not change greatly, and it is possible to prevent a detection error from occurring due to a significant change in vibration detection characteristics.

Therefore, even when the non-resonant knocking sensor 1 is used for a long period of time, it is possible to prevent the detection accuracy of the sensor from being lowered, and the sensor has excellent durability performance.
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various aspect can be taken.

  For example, the weight insulating member for electrically insulating the weight member 31 and the front end side electrode member 19 includes a weight rear end side insulating portion 81 that covers the rear end surface of the weight member 31, and at least an outer peripheral surface of the weight member 31. It is also possible to use a second weight insulating member 85 configured to include a weight outer insulating portion 83 that covers a part.

  When the second weight insulating member 85 is used, the supporting portion insulating member 27 has a shape in which the distal end portion of the cylindrical portion outer insulating portion 28 reaches at least the inner space of the inner peripheral surface of the weight member 31. A member may be used. That is, the cylindrical outer insulating portion 28 covers a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 12 where the rear end side electrode member 17, the piezoelectric element 23, and the front end side electrode member 19 are disposed, and the cylindrical portion 12. It is good in the shape which covers at least one part of the part by which the weight member 31 is arrange | positioned among the outer peripheral surfaces.

  Here, FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the second non-resonant knock sensor 2 including the second weight insulating member 85. In the second non-resonant knock sensor 2, the same components as those of the non-resonant knock sensor 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the second weight insulating member 85 (weight rear end side insulating portion 81) and the support portion insulating member 27 (tubular portion outer insulating portion 28) are formed on the inner peripheral surface of the weight member 31 and the tip side electrode. The member 19 is isolated and electrically insulated from each other.

  Further, the second weight insulating member 85 covers the at least part of the outer peripheral surface of the weight member 31 by the weight outer insulating portion 83, so that the distance between the exposed portion of the outer peripheral surface of the weight member 31 and the distal end side electrode member 19. A long dimension (distance) can be secured, and the weight member 31 and the tip-side electrode member 19 can be prevented from being electrically connected by foreign matter.

  Therefore, the second non-resonant type knocking sensor 2 can prevent the weight member 31 and the tip-side electrode member 19 from being electrically connected by foreign matter on each of the outer peripheral surface and the inner peripheral surface of the weight member 31, A non-resonant type knocking sensor in which short circuit failure (short circuit failure) between the weight member 31 and the tip electrode member 19 is difficult to occur.

  Next, the weight insulating member 25 described above may change the height dimension (axis direction dimension) of the weight outer insulating portion 83 so that the weight outer insulating portion 83 covers the entire outer peripheral surface of the weight member 31. Similarly, the above-described second weight insulating member 85 is configured such that the weight outer insulating portion 83 changes the height dimension (axial dimension) so that the weight outer insulating portion 83 covers the entire outer peripheral surface of the weight member 31. Good.

  By using such a weight insulating member, the entire outer peripheral surface of the weight member 31 can be covered by the weight outer insulating portion 83, and an exposed portion on the outer peripheral surface of the weight member 31 can be eliminated. Thereby, it can prevent reliably that the outer peripheral surface of the weight member 31 and the front end side electrode member 19 are electrically connected by a foreign material.

Further, the weight insulating member 25 may change the height dimension (axis dimension) of the weight inner insulating portion 82 so that the weight inner insulating portion 82 covers the entire inner peripheral surface of the weight member 31.
By using such a weight insulating member, the entire inner peripheral surface of the weight member 31 can be covered by the weight inner insulating portion 82, and an exposed portion on the inner peripheral surface of the weight member 31 can be eliminated. It is possible to reliably prevent the inner peripheral surface of the electrode and the tip-side electrode member 19 from being electrically connected by foreign matter.

  Next, as the constituent material of the weight insulating member, PPS (polybutylene terephthalate), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PPS (polyphenylene sulfide), PA (polyamide) 66, PA (polyamide), or the like may be used. I can do it. The thickness dimension of the weight insulating member is not limited to 0.35 [mm], and the weight member and the tip side electrode member can be reliably insulated, and the shape of the weight insulating member is deformed even after long-term use. It is desirable to set the thickness dimension to be difficult.

  Further, the non-resonant knock sensor does not include the support flange front end side insulating portion 30 and the rear end side electrode member 17 of the support portion insulating member 27, and the support member 11 is configured such that the rear end surface of the piezoelectric element 23 is made of a conductive material. It is good also as a structure electrically connected to (support collar part 13). The non-resonant type knocking sensor configured as described above outputs an electric signal output from the piezoelectric element 23 to an external device via a portion of the support member 11 that is exposed to the outside without being covered by the case 61. I can do it.

  Further, the rear end side electrode member 17 and the first connector terminal member 15 may be configured as an integral member, and the front end side electrode member 19 and the second connector terminal member 16 are configured as an integral member. May be.

It is a front view showing the external appearance of a non-resonant type knocking sensor. It is sectional drawing which shows the internal structure of a non-resonance type knocking sensor. It is a disassembled perspective view of a part of component provided in the inside of a non-resonant type knocking sensor. It is a perspective view of a weight insulation member. It is sectional drawing showing the internal structure of a 2nd non-resonance type knocking sensor.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Non-resonance type knocking sensor, 2 ... 2nd non-resonance type knocking sensor, 11 ... Main metal fitting (support member), 12 ... Cylindrical part, 13 ... Support collar part, 15 ... 1st connector terminal member, 16 ... 1st 2 connector terminal members, 17 ... rear end side electrode member, 19 ... front end side electrode member, 23 ... piezoelectric element, 25 ... weight insulation member, 27 ... insulation sleeve (support part insulation member), 28 ... cylindrical part outer insulation part , 30... Support flange front end side insulating portion, 31... Weight member, 81... Weight rear end side insulating portion, 82... Weight inner insulating portion, 83.

Claims (4)

A support member having a cylindrical portion extending in the axial direction and having a support flange protruding radially outward from a rear end portion in the axial direction of the cylindrical portion;
An annular piezoelectric element disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion on the distal end side of the support collar portion of the support member;
A tip-side electrode member that is in contact with the tip surface of the piezoelectric element and is disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion, and forms a current-carrying path for an electric signal output from the piezoelectric element;
An annular weight member that is disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion on the distal end side of the distal electrode member, and applies a load to the piezoelectric element;
A weight insulating member that is disposed between the weight member and the tip side electrode member and made of an insulating material that electrically insulates the weight member and the tip side electrode member;
A non-resonant knock sensor that outputs an electrical signal output from the piezoelectric element in response to vibration,
The weight insulating member includes a weight rear end insulating portion that covers the rear end surface of the weight member, a weight inner insulating portion that covers at least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the weight member, and at least one of the outer peripheral surfaces of the weight member. A weight outer insulating portion covering the portion,
A non-resonant type knocking sensor. A support member having a cylindrical portion extending in the axial direction, and having a support flange projecting radially outward from a rear end portion in the axial direction of the cylindrical portion;
An annular piezoelectric element disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion on the distal end side of the support collar portion of the support member;
A rear end electrode member that is in contact with the rear end surface of the piezoelectric element and is disposed so as to surround an outer periphery of the cylindrical portion, and forms a current-carrying path for an electric signal output from the piezoelectric element;
A distal-side electrode member that is in contact with the distal end surface of the piezoelectric element and that surrounds the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion, and that forms an energization path for an electrical signal output from the piezoelectric element;
A support part insulating member made of an insulating material that electrically insulates the piezoelectric element, the rear end side electrode member and the front end side electrode member from the support member;
An annular weight member that is disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion on the distal end side of the distal electrode member, and applies a load to the piezoelectric element;
A weight insulating member made of an insulating material that electrically insulates the weight member and the tip electrode member;
A non-resonant knock sensor that outputs the electrical signal to the outside,
The support part insulating member includes a cylindrical part outer insulating part disposed so as to surround an outer periphery of the cylindrical part in the support member, and between the support collar part and the rear end side electrode member in the support member. And a support collar tip side insulating portion disposed in the
The tubular portion outer insulating portion covers a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the tubular portion where the rear end side electrode member, the piezoelectric element, and the front end side electrode member are disposed, and an outer periphery of the tubular portion. It is a shape that covers at least a part of a portion of the surface where the weight member is disposed,
The weight insulating member includes a weight rear end insulating portion that covers the rear end surface of the weight member, and a weight outer insulating portion that covers at least a part of the outer peripheral surface of the weight member.
A non-resonant type knocking sensor. The weight insulating member includes a weight inner insulating portion covering at least a part of an inner peripheral surface of the weight member;
The non-resonant knock sensor according to claim 2. The weight outer insulating portion of the weight insulating member has a shape covering the entire outer peripheral surface of the weight member;
The non-resonant knock sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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