JP2007024208A - Bearing device for wheel - Google Patents

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JP2007024208A
JP2007024208A JP2005208440A JP2005208440A JP2007024208A JP 2007024208 A JP2007024208 A JP 2007024208A JP 2005208440 A JP2005208440 A JP 2005208440A JP 2005208440 A JP2005208440 A JP 2005208440A JP 2007024208 A JP2007024208 A JP 2007024208A
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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    • F16C19/181Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of balls with angular contact
    • F16C19/183Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of balls with angular contact with two rows at opposite angles
    • F16C19/184Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of balls with angular contact with two rows at opposite angles in O-arrangement
    • F16C19/186Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of balls with angular contact with two rows at opposite angles in O-arrangement with three raceways provided integrally on parts other than race rings, e.g. third generation hubs
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16CSHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bearing device for a wheel suppressing the deformation of an inner ring caused by fastening work to improve durability of the inner ring. <P>SOLUTION: The bearing device for the wheel is of self-retained structure with the inner ring 3 pressed into a small diameter step part 2b of a hub wheel 2 and axially fixed to the hub wheel 2 by a fastening part 2c formed by plastically deforming the end of the small diameter step part 2b radially outward. The inner diameter 3c of the inner ring 3 is formed in tapered shape having a predetermined inclination angle &beta; gradually enlarging the diameter toward an end face from a position which corresponds to an inner end A of an inner rolling surface 3a, and a radial escape part 13 is provided at a fitting part to the small diameter step part 2b. The elastic deformation of an outer diameter 3b of the inner ring 3 caused by fastening load is thereby suppressed to reduce hoop stress generated to the outer diameter 3b, and the deformation quantity of the fastening part 2c is reduced to suppress the occurrence of damage such as a crack. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&amp;INPIT

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本発明は、自動車等の車輪を懸架装置に対して回転自在に支承する車輪用軸受装置、特に、ハブ輪の揺動加締によって内輪が固定されるセルフリテイン構造において、この加締加工に伴う内輪の変形を抑え、内輪の耐久性の向上を図った車輪用軸受装置に関するものである。   The present invention relates to a bearing device for a wheel that rotatably supports a wheel of an automobile or the like with respect to a suspension device, and more particularly to a self-retained structure in which an inner ring is fixed by swinging caulking of a hub ring. The present invention relates to a wheel bearing device that suppresses deformation of an inner ring and improves the durability of the inner ring.

自動車等の車両の車輪用軸受装置には、駆動輪用のものと従動輪用のものとがある。特に、自動車の懸架装置に対して車輪を回転自在に支承する車輪用軸受装置は、低コスト化は言うまでもなく、燃費向上のための軽量・コンパクト化が進んでいる。その従来構造の代表的な一例として、図5に示すような従動輪用の車輪用軸受装置が知られている。   2. Description of the Related Art Wheel bearing devices for vehicles such as automobiles include those for driving wheels and those for driven wheels. In particular, a wheel bearing device that rotatably supports a wheel with respect to a suspension device of an automobile has been made lighter and more compact for improving fuel efficiency, not to mention cost reduction. As a typical example of the conventional structure, a wheel bearing device for a driven wheel as shown in FIG. 5 is known.

この車輪用軸受装置は第3世代と称され、ハブ輪51と内輪52と外輪53、および複列の転動体54、54とを備えている。ハブ輪51は、その一端部に車輪(図示せず)を取り付けるための車輪取付フランジ55を一体に有し、外周に内側転走面51aと、この内側転走面51aから軸方向に延びる小径段部51bが形成されている。また、車輪取付フランジ55の円周等配位置には車輪を固定するためのハブボルト56が植設されている。   This wheel bearing device is referred to as a third generation, and includes a hub wheel 51, an inner ring 52, an outer ring 53, and double row rolling elements 54, 54. The hub wheel 51 integrally has a wheel mounting flange 55 for mounting a wheel (not shown) at one end thereof, an inner rolling surface 51a on the outer periphery, and a small diameter extending in the axial direction from the inner rolling surface 51a. A step portion 51b is formed. Further, hub bolts 56 for fixing the wheels are planted at the circumferentially equidistant positions of the wheel mounting flanges 55.

ハブ輪51の小径段部51bには、外周に内側転走面52aが形成された内輪52が圧入されている。そして、ハブ輪51の小径段部51bの端部を径方向外方に塑性変形させて形成した加締部51cにより、ハブ輪51に対して内輪52が軸方向へ抜けるのを防止している。   An inner ring 52 having an inner rolling surface 52a formed on the outer periphery is press-fitted into the small diameter step portion 51b of the hub wheel 51. The inner ring 52 is prevented from coming off from the hub wheel 51 in the axial direction by a caulking portion 51c formed by plastically deforming the end portion of the small diameter step portion 51b of the hub wheel 51 radially outward. .

外輪53は、外周に車体取付フランジ53bを一体に有し、内周に複列の外側転走面53a、53aが形成されている。これら複列の外側転走面53a、53aと、これらに対向する内側転走面51a、52aの間には複列の転動体54、54が転動自在に収容されている。   The outer ring 53 integrally has a vehicle body mounting flange 53b on the outer periphery, and double row outer rolling surfaces 53a and 53a are formed on the inner periphery. Between the double-row outer rolling surfaces 53a and 53a and the inner rolling surfaces 51a and 52a facing these, the double-row rolling elements 54 and 54 are accommodated so as to be freely rollable.

ハブ輪51は、炭素の含有量が0.40〜0.80重量%である炭素鋼製の素材に鍛造を施すことにより一体に形成され、車輪取付フランジ55の基部から内側転走面51a、および小径段部51bに亙って高周波焼入れ等によって表面が硬化処理されている。なお、加締部51cは、鍛造後の素材表面硬さの生のままとしている。一方、内輪52は、SUJ2等の高炭素クロム軸受鋼のような高炭素鋼製とし、芯部まで焼入れ硬化されている。   The hub wheel 51 is integrally formed by forging a carbon steel material having a carbon content of 0.40 to 0.80% by weight, from the base of the wheel mounting flange 55 to the inner rolling surface 51a, And the surface is hardened by induction hardening etc. over the small diameter step 51b. In addition, the caulking part 51c is left with the raw material surface hardness after forging. On the other hand, the inner ring 52 is made of high carbon steel such as high carbon chromium bearing steel such as SUJ2, and is hardened and hardened to the core.

ここで、内輪52の内端部内周面に、内端開口に向う程内径が大きくなる円錐凹面状の傾斜面57が形成されている。この傾斜面57がハブ輪51の中心軸に対し傾斜し、その傾斜角θは20〜60°程度に設定されている。また、小径段部51bの内端面には円形の凹部58が形成されることにより、小径段部51bの内端部に円筒部59が形成される。   Here, a conical concave inclined surface 57 whose inner diameter increases toward the inner end opening is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the inner end portion of the inner ring 52. The inclined surface 57 is inclined with respect to the central axis of the hub wheel 51, and the inclination angle θ is set to about 20 to 60 °. Further, a circular concave portion 58 is formed on the inner end surface of the small diameter step portion 51b, whereby a cylindrical portion 59 is formed on the inner end portion of the small diameter step portion 51b.

これにより、従来構造の場合に比べて加締部51cの変形量が少なくて済む。すなわち、従来構造の場合には、加締部51cを形成するため、小径段部51bの端部に形成された円筒部を径方向外方に向け、90°折り曲げるのに対して、ここでは、円筒部59を前記傾斜角θ(=20〜60°)だけ変形させれば良いだけなので、加締部51cに割れ等の損傷が発生するのを抑えることができると共に、内輪52の径方向外方に加わる力を低減できて、内輪52の損傷防止を図れる。
特開平10−95203号公報
Thereby, the deformation amount of the caulking portion 51c can be reduced as compared with the conventional structure. That is, in the case of the conventional structure, in order to form the crimped portion 51c, the cylindrical portion formed at the end of the small-diameter step portion 51b is bent radially outward by 90 °, whereas here, Since it is only necessary to deform the cylindrical portion 59 by the inclination angle θ (= 20 to 60 °), it is possible to suppress the occurrence of damage such as cracks in the crimping portion 51c and to the outside of the inner ring 52 in the radial direction. Therefore, the inner ring 52 can be prevented from being damaged.
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このような従来の車輪用軸受装置は、円筒部59を傾斜角θだけ変形させれば良いので、従来構造の場合に比べて加締部51cの変形量が少なくて済み、加締部51cに割れ等の損傷が発生するのを抑えることができると共に、内輪52の径方向外方に加わる力を低減できるという特徴を備えているが、車輪用軸受装置に大きなモーメント荷重等が負荷された時においても内輪52を強固に固定するだけの強度が加締部51cに要求される。一般的に、加締部51cの強度はこの加締部51c自体の剛性に依存するため、単に加締部51cの塑性変形量を抑えるだけでは、加締部51cの強度を確保することは難しい。   In such a conventional wheel bearing device, the cylindrical portion 59 only needs to be deformed by the inclination angle θ, so that the amount of deformation of the caulking portion 51c is less than that of the conventional structure, and the caulking portion 51c While it is possible to suppress the occurrence of damage such as cracks and to reduce the force applied to the outer side of the inner ring 52 in the radial direction, when a large moment load is applied to the wheel bearing device In this case, the caulking portion 51c is required to have a strength sufficient to firmly fix the inner ring 52. Generally, since the strength of the crimped portion 51c depends on the rigidity of the crimped portion 51c itself, it is difficult to ensure the strength of the crimped portion 51c simply by suppressing the amount of plastic deformation of the crimped portion 51c. .

ここで、加締部51cの剛性を高くすればおのずと揺動プレス加工における成形荷重が大きくなり、それに伴って内輪52の内径は押し広げられることになり、内輪52の外径60にフープ応力が発生するのは否めない。内輪52の外径60にフープ応力が発生すると、内輪52が損傷する恐れがある。また、フープ応力によって内輪が損傷に至らなくても、この部位に腐食が発生した場合、環境下に存在する拡散性水素が内輪52の組織内に侵入して金属粒界が破壊する、所謂「遅れ破壊」が発生し易くなって好ましくない。したがって、この内輪52の外径60に発生するフープ応力を軽減することと、加締部51cの変形量を少なくして加締部51cに割れ等の損傷が発生するのを抑えること、言うなれば相反する課題を解決できる対策が望まれていた。   Here, if the rigidity of the caulking portion 51 c is increased, the molding load in the swing press processing is naturally increased, and accordingly, the inner diameter of the inner ring 52 is expanded, and a hoop stress is applied to the outer diameter 60 of the inner ring 52. It cannot be denied that it occurs. If a hoop stress is generated in the outer diameter 60 of the inner ring 52, the inner ring 52 may be damaged. Further, even when the inner ring is not damaged by the hoop stress, when corrosion occurs in this part, diffusible hydrogen existing in the environment enters the structure of the inner ring 52 and the metal grain boundary is destroyed, so-called “ “Delayed fracture” tends to occur, which is not preferable. Therefore, it can be said that the hoop stress generated at the outer diameter 60 of the inner ring 52 is reduced, and the deformation amount of the caulking portion 51c is reduced to prevent the caulking portion 51c from being damaged such as a crack. In other words, a countermeasure that can solve conflicting problems has been desired.

さらに、従来の車輪用軸受装置では、小径段部51bの端部を径方向外方に塑性変形させて加締部51cを形成する場合、図6に示すように、小径段部51bのうち加締部51cの近傍も径方向に塑性変形するため、この塑性変形に伴って内輪52の内径は押し広げられることになり、内輪52の外径60がテーパ状に弾性変形する(揺動加締前の状態を二点鎖線にて示す)。   Furthermore, in the conventional wheel bearing device, when the crimped portion 51c is formed by plastically deforming the end portion of the small diameter step portion 51b radially outward, as shown in FIG. Since the vicinity of the tightening portion 51c is also plastically deformed in the radial direction, the inner diameter of the inner ring 52 is expanded with the plastic deformation, and the outer diameter 60 of the inner ring 52 is elastically deformed into a tapered shape (oscillating tightening). The previous state is indicated by a two-dot chain line).

このように、内輪52の外径60がテーパ状に弾性変形し、外径60に傾斜角αがついて円筒度が崩れた場合、この部位にシールあるいは速度検出用のエンコーダ等を圧入する際、組立性が低下するだけでなく、かじりが発生する恐れがあって好ましくない。   Thus, when the outer diameter 60 of the inner ring 52 is elastically deformed into a tapered shape and the outer diameter 60 has an inclination angle α and the cylindricity is collapsed, when a seal or an encoder for detecting speed is pressed into this part, This is not preferable because not only the assemblability but also galling may occur.

本発明は、このような従来の問題に鑑みてなされたもので、加締加工に伴う内輪の変形を抑え、内輪の耐久性の向上を図った車輪用軸受装置を提供することを目的とする。   The present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a wheel bearing device that suppresses deformation of the inner ring accompanying caulking and improves the durability of the inner ring. .

係る目的を達成すべく、本発明のうち請求項1に記載の発明は、内周に複列の外側転走面が形成された外方部材と、一端部に車輪取付フランジを一体に有し、この車輪取付フランジから軸方向に延びる小径段部が形成されたハブ輪、およびこのハブ輪の小径段部に圧入された内輪からなり、外周に前記複列の外側転走面に対向する複列の内側転走面が形成された内方部材と、この内方部材と前記外方部材の両転走面間に保持器を介して転動自在に収容された複列の転動体とを備え、前記小径段部の端部を径方向外方に塑性変形させて形成した加締部により前記内輪が軸方向に固定された車輪用軸受装置において、前記内輪と小径段部の嵌合部に径方向の逃がし部が設けられ、この逃がし部が前記内輪の内側転走面の内端部に対応する位置から端面に向って漸次大きくなるように形成されている構成を採用した。   In order to achieve such an object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention integrally has an outer member having a double row outer rolling surface formed on the inner periphery and a wheel mounting flange at one end. A hub wheel formed with a small-diameter step portion extending in the axial direction from the wheel mounting flange, and an inner ring press-fitted into the small-diameter step portion of the hub wheel, and a plurality of outer rings facing the double-row outer rolling surface on the outer periphery. An inner member in which an inner rolling surface of the row is formed, and a double row rolling element that is accommodated so as to roll freely between both rolling surfaces of the inner member and the outer member via a cage. A bearing unit for a wheel in which the inner ring is fixed in the axial direction by a caulking part formed by plastically deforming an end of the small diameter step part radially outward, and a fitting part between the inner ring and the small diameter step part Is provided with a radial relief portion, from which the relief portion corresponds to the inner end of the inner raceway surface of the inner ring. Adopting a structure which is formed to become gradually larger toward the surface.

このように、ハブ輪の小径段部に内輪が圧入され、小径段部の端部を径方向外方に塑性変形させて形成した加締部により、ハブ輪に対して内輪を軸方向に固定した、所謂セルフリテイン構造の車輪用軸受装置において、内輪と小径段部の嵌合部に径方向の逃がし部が設けられ、この逃がし部が内輪の内側転走面の内端部に対応する位置から端面に向って漸次大きくなるように形成されているので、加締荷重によって生じる内輪の外径の弾性変形を抑制して外径に発生するフープ応力を軽減すると共に、加締部の変形量を少なくして加締部に割れ等の損傷が発生するのを抑えることができる。さらに、内輪の外径に圧入されるエンコーダ等の組立性を向上させることができる。   In this way, the inner ring is fixed to the hub ring in the axial direction by the caulking portion formed by press-fitting the inner ring into the small-diameter step portion of the hub wheel and plastically deforming the end of the small-diameter step portion radially outward. In the so-called self-retained wheel bearing device, a fitting portion between the inner ring and the small diameter step portion is provided with a radial relief portion, and the relief portion corresponds to the inner end portion of the inner raceway surface of the inner race. Since it is formed so as to gradually increase from the end to the end surface, the elastic deformation of the outer diameter of the inner ring caused by the caulking load is suppressed, and the hoop stress generated at the outer diameter is reduced, and the deformation amount of the caulking portion It is possible to reduce the occurrence of damage such as cracks in the caulking portion. Furthermore, the assemblability of an encoder or the like that is press-fitted into the outer diameter of the inner ring can be improved.

また、請求項2に記載の発明のように、前記内輪の内径が端面に向って漸次大径になるように形成されていても良いし、また、請求項3に記載の発明のように、前記小径段部の端部外周面が前記内輪の端面に向って漸次小径になるように形成されていても良い。   Further, as in the invention described in claim 2, the inner ring may be formed so that the inner diameter of the inner ring gradually becomes larger toward the end face, and as in the invention described in claim 3, The outer peripheral surface of the end portion of the small diameter step portion may be formed so as to gradually decrease in diameter toward the end surface of the inner ring.

また、請求項4に記載の発明のように、前記逃がし部が所定の傾斜角からなるテーパ状に形成されていれば、内輪の外径がテーパ状に弾性変形するのを抑制することができる。   Further, as in the invention according to claim 4, if the relief portion is formed in a tapered shape having a predetermined inclination angle, it is possible to suppress the outer diameter of the inner ring from being elastically deformed into a tapered shape. .

また、請求項5に記載の発明は、前記逃がし部の最大量が20〜60μmの範囲に設定されていれば、加締加工に伴って生ずる小径段部の端部の塑性変形を抑え、加締荷重によって生じる内輪の外径の弾性変形を抑制することができる。   In the invention according to claim 5, if the maximum amount of the relief portion is set in a range of 20 to 60 μm, the plastic deformation of the end portion of the small diameter step portion caused by the caulking process is suppressed, Elastic deformation of the outer diameter of the inner ring caused by the tightening load can be suppressed.

本発明に係る車輪用軸受装置は、内周に複列の外側転走面が形成された外方部材と、一端部に車輪取付フランジを一体に有し、この車輪取付フランジから軸方向に延びる小径段部が形成されたハブ輪、およびこのハブ輪の小径段部に圧入された内輪からなり、外周に前記複列の外側転走面に対向する複列の内側転走面が形成された内方部材と、この内方部材と前記外方部材の両転走面間に保持器を介して転動自在に収容された複列の転動体とを備え、前記小径段部の端部を径方向外方に塑性変形させて形成した加締部により前記内輪が軸方向に固定された車輪用軸受装置において、前記内輪と小径段部の嵌合部に径方向の逃がし部が設けられ、この逃がし部が前記内輪の内側転走面の内端部に対応する位置から端面に向って漸次大きくなるように形成されているので、加締荷重によって生じる内輪の外径の弾性変形を抑制して外径に発生するフープ応力を軽減すると共に、加締部の変形量を少なくして割れ等の損傷が発生するのを抑えることができる。さらに、内輪の外径に圧入されるエンコーダ等の組立性を向上させることができる。   The wheel bearing device according to the present invention integrally has an outer member having a double row outer raceway formed on the inner periphery and a wheel mounting flange at one end, and extends in an axial direction from the wheel mounting flange. A hub ring formed with a small-diameter step portion and an inner ring press-fitted into the small-diameter step portion of the hub ring, and a double-row inner rolling surface facing the double-row outer rolling surface is formed on the outer periphery. An inner member, and a double-row rolling element that is rotatably accommodated between both rolling surfaces of the inner member and the outer member via a cage, and an end portion of the small-diameter step portion is provided. In the wheel bearing device in which the inner ring is fixed in the axial direction by a caulking portion formed by plastic deformation radially outward, a radial relief portion is provided in a fitting portion between the inner ring and the small diameter step portion, The relief portion gradually increases from the position corresponding to the inner end portion of the inner raceway surface of the inner ring toward the end surface. Therefore, the elastic deformation of the outer diameter of the inner ring caused by the caulking load is suppressed to reduce the hoop stress generated in the outer diameter, and the deformation amount of the caulking portion is reduced to cause damage such as cracking. Occurrence can be suppressed. Furthermore, the assemblability of an encoder or the like that is press-fitted into the outer diameter of the inner ring can be improved.

外周に車体取付フランジを一体に有し、内周に複列の外側転走面が形成された外方部材と、一端部に車輪取付フランジを一体に有し、外周に前記複列の外側転走面に対向する一方の内側転走面と、この内側転走面から軸方向に延びる小径段部が形成されたハブ輪、およびこのハブ輪の小径段部に圧入され、外周に前記複列の外側転走面に対向する他方の内側転走面が形成された内輪からなる内方部材と、この内方部材と前記外方部材の両転走面間に保持器を介して転動自在に収容された複列の転動体とを備え、前記小径段部の端部を径方向外方に塑性変形させて形成した加締部により前記内輪が軸方向に固定された車輪用軸受装置において、前記内輪の内径が、前記内側転走面の内端部に対応する位置から端面に向って漸次大径になる所定の傾斜角からなるテーパ状に形成され、前記小径段部との嵌合部に径方向の逃がし部が設けられている。   A vehicle body mounting flange is integrally formed on the outer periphery, an outer member having a double row outer rolling surface formed on the inner periphery, a wheel mounting flange is integrally formed on one end, and the double row outer rolling is formed on the outer periphery. One inner rolling surface facing the running surface, a hub wheel formed with a small-diameter step portion extending in the axial direction from the inner rolling surface, and press-fitted into the small-diameter step portion of the hub wheel, and the double row on the outer periphery An inner member made of an inner ring formed with the other inner rolling surface opposite to the outer rolling surface of the inner rolling surface, and can be rolled via a cage between both rolling surfaces of the inner member and the outer member. A double row rolling element housed in a bearing assembly for a wheel, wherein the inner ring is fixed in the axial direction by a caulking portion formed by plastically deforming an end portion of the small diameter step portion radially outward. The inner ring has a predetermined inner diameter that gradually increases from the position corresponding to the inner end of the inner rolling surface toward the end surface. It is tapered consisting oblique angle relief portion in the radial direction in the fitting portion between the cylindrical portion is provided.

以下、本発明の実施の形態を図面に基いて詳細に説明する。
図1は、本発明に係る車輪用軸受装置の第1の実施形態を示す縦断面図、図2は、図1の要部拡大図である。なお、以下の説明では、車両に組み付けた状態で車両の外側寄りとなる側をアウトボード側(図面左側)、中央寄り側をインボード側(図面右側)という。
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a first embodiment of a wheel bearing device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. In the following description, the side closer to the outer side of the vehicle when assembled to the vehicle is referred to as the outboard side (left side in the drawing), and the side closer to the center is referred to as the inboard side (right side in the drawing).

この車輪用軸受装置は従動輪側の第3世代と称され、内方部材1と外方部材10、および両部材1、10間に転動自在に収容された複列の転動体(ボール)6、6とを備えている。内方部材1は、ハブ輪2と、このハブ輪2に所定のシメシロを介して圧入された内輪3とからなる。   This wheel bearing device is referred to as the third generation on the driven wheel side, and is a double row rolling element (ball) accommodated between the inner member 1 and the outer member 10 and between both members 1 and 10 so as to roll freely. 6 and 6. The inner member 1 includes a hub ring 2 and an inner ring 3 that is press-fitted into the hub ring 2 through a predetermined scissors.

ハブ輪2は、アウトボード側の端部に車輪(図示せず)を取り付けるための車輪取付フランジ4を一体に有し、この車輪取付フランジ4の円周等配位置に車輪を固定するためのハブボルト5が植設されている。また、ハブ輪2の外周には内側転走面2aと、この内側転走面2aから軸方向に延びる軸状の小径段部2bが形成されている。そして、外周に内側転走面3aが形成された内輪3がこの小径段部2bに圧入され、さらに、小径段部2bの端部を径方向外方に塑性変形させて形成した加締部2cにより、ハブ輪2に対して内輪3が軸方向へ抜けるのを防止している。   The hub wheel 2 integrally has a wheel mounting flange 4 for mounting a wheel (not shown) at an end portion on the outboard side, and is used for fixing the wheel at a circumferentially equidistant position of the wheel mounting flange 4. Hub bolts 5 are planted. Further, on the outer periphery of the hub wheel 2, an inner rolling surface 2a and an axial small-diameter step portion 2b extending in the axial direction from the inner rolling surface 2a are formed. The inner ring 3 having the inner raceway surface 3a formed on the outer periphery is press-fitted into the small-diameter step portion 2b, and the end portion of the small-diameter step portion 2b is plastically deformed outward in the radial direction. Thus, the inner ring 3 is prevented from coming off in the axial direction with respect to the hub ring 2.

外方部材10は、外周に車体(図示せず)に取り付けるための車体取付フランジ10bを一体に有し、内周には複列の外側転走面10a、10aが形成されている。そして、それぞれの転走面10a、2aと10a、3a間に複列の転動体6、6が収容され、保持器7、7によりこれら複列の転動体6、6が転動自在に保持されている。また、外方部材10の端部にはシール8およびエンドキャップ9が装着され、軸受内部に封入された潤滑グリースの漏洩と、外部から雨水やダスト等が軸受内部に侵入するのを防止している。エンドキャップ9には回転速度センサ(図示せず)が装着され、内輪3の外径3bに嵌合されたエンコーダ11に対峙して車輪の回転速度を検出する。   The outer member 10 integrally has a vehicle body mounting flange 10b for mounting to a vehicle body (not shown) on the outer periphery, and double row outer rolling surfaces 10a, 10a are formed on the inner periphery. And the double row rolling elements 6 and 6 are accommodated between each rolling surface 10a, 2a and 10a, 3a, and these double row rolling elements 6 and 6 are rollably hold | maintained by the holder | retainers 7 and 7. ing. In addition, a seal 8 and an end cap 9 are attached to the end portion of the outer member 10 to prevent leakage of lubricating grease sealed inside the bearing and intrusion of rainwater or dust from the outside into the bearing. Yes. A rotation speed sensor (not shown) is attached to the end cap 9 and detects the rotation speed of the wheel against the encoder 11 fitted to the outer diameter 3 b of the inner ring 3.

ここでは、ハブ輪2の外周に直接内側転走面2aが形成された第3世代と呼称される車輪用軸受装置を例示したが、本発明に係る車輪用軸受装置はこうした構造に限定されず、例えば、ハブ輪の小径段部に一対の内輪を圧入した、第1世代あるいは第2世代構造であっても良い。なお、転動体6、6をボールとした複列アンギュラ玉軸受を例示したが、これに限らず転動体に円すいころを使用した複列円すいころ軸受であっても良い。   Here, the wheel bearing device referred to as the third generation in which the inner raceway surface 2a is directly formed on the outer periphery of the hub wheel 2 is illustrated, but the wheel bearing device according to the present invention is not limited to such a structure. For example, it may be a first generation or second generation structure in which a pair of inner rings are press-fitted into a small diameter step portion of a hub ring. In addition, although the double row angular contact ball bearing which used the rolling elements 6 and 6 as the ball | bowl was illustrated, it is not restricted to this, The double row tapered roller bearing which uses a tapered roller for a rolling element may be sufficient.

ハブ輪2は、S53b等の炭素0.40〜0.80重量%を含む中炭素鋼で形成され、アウトボード側の内側転走面2aをはじめ、シール8が摺接するシールランド部、および小径段部2bに亙り高周波焼入れによって表面硬さを58〜64HRCの範囲に硬化処理されている(図中クロスハッチングにて示す)。なお、加締部2cは、鍛造後の素材表面硬さ25HRC以下の未焼入れ部としている。一方、内輪3は、SUJ2等の高炭素クロム軸受鋼からなり、ズブ焼入れにより芯部まで58〜64HRCの範囲で硬化処理されている。   The hub wheel 2 is formed of medium carbon steel containing 0.40 to 0.80% by weight of carbon such as S53b, and includes an inner rolling surface 2a on the outboard side, a seal land portion with which the seal 8 is in sliding contact, and a small diameter. The surface hardness is set to a range of 58 to 64 HRC by induction hardening over the step 2b (indicated by cross-hatching in the figure). The caulking portion 2c is an unquenched portion having a material surface hardness of 25 HRC or less after forging. On the other hand, the inner ring 3 is made of high carbon chrome bearing steel such as SUJ2, and is hardened in the range of 58 to 64 HRC up to the core part by quenching.

また、外方部材10は、ハブ輪2と同様、S53b等の炭素0.40〜0.80重量%を含む中炭素鋼で形成され、複列の外側転走面10a、10aが高周波焼入れによって表面硬さを58〜64HRCの範囲に硬化処理されている。   The outer member 10 is formed of medium carbon steel containing 0.40 to 0.80% by weight of carbon such as S53b, like the hub wheel 2, and the double row outer raceway surfaces 10a and 10a are formed by induction hardening. The surface hardness is set in the range of 58 to 64 HRC.

本出願人は、揺動加締における内輪3の外径3bの弾性変位量(径方向膨張量)を測定する共に、この弾性変位量と加締荷重との関係に着目し調査した結果、その両者の関係が略直線の比例関係にあることが判った。したがって、加締加工によって生じる内輪3の外径3bのフープ応力が、内輪3の耐久性に影響を及ぼさない範囲内に加締荷重を設定すると共に、この加締荷重によって生じる外径3bの弾性変形を抑制するため、加締部2cの塑性変形量に対応して、予め内輪3の内径3cに傾斜角βを設ける手段を採用した。   The present applicant measured the amount of elastic displacement (the amount of radial expansion) of the outer diameter 3b of the inner ring 3 during swing caulking, and investigated the relationship between the amount of elastic displacement and the caulking load. It was found that the relationship between the two is a substantially linear proportional relationship. Accordingly, the hoop stress of the outer diameter 3b of the inner ring 3 generated by the caulking process sets the caulking load within a range in which the durability of the inner ring 3 is not affected, and the elasticity of the outer diameter 3b generated by the caulking load. In order to suppress the deformation, a means for previously providing an inclination angle β on the inner diameter 3c of the inner ring 3 corresponding to the amount of plastic deformation of the caulking portion 2c is employed.

図2は、図1の要部を拡大したものであるが(本図ではエンコーダ11を省略している)、小径段部2bに圧入された内輪3は、小径段部2bの端部が揺動加締されることによって、内輪3の内径3cおよび外径3bはテーパ状に弾性変形する(揺動加締前の状態を二点鎖線にて示す)。ここで、本実施形態では、この弾性変形を抑えるために、内輪3の内径3cに予め傾斜角βが形成され、加締前の円筒部12に対して逃がし部13が設けられている。   FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the main part of FIG. 1 (the encoder 11 is omitted in this figure), but the inner ring 3 press-fitted into the small-diameter step portion 2b is rocked at the end of the small-diameter step portion 2b. By the dynamic caulking, the inner diameter 3c and the outer diameter 3b of the inner ring 3 are elastically deformed into a tapered shape (the state before the rocking caulking is indicated by a two-dot chain line). Here, in the present embodiment, in order to suppress this elastic deformation, an inclination angle β is formed in advance on the inner diameter 3c of the inner ring 3, and a relief portion 13 is provided with respect to the cylindrical portion 12 before caulking.

具体的には、加締加工による外径3bの弾性変位量は、前述したように、内輪3の耐久性に影響を及ぼさない範囲、すなわち、許容フープ応力から、例えば、75μm以下に規制されている。なお、ここでは、許容フープ応力が300MPaに設定されているが、内輪3が外部環境に曝露状態で使用される場合は、250MPa以下に設定する必要がある。   Specifically, as described above, the elastic displacement amount of the outer diameter 3b due to the caulking process is regulated to, for example, 75 μm or less from the range that does not affect the durability of the inner ring 3, that is, the allowable hoop stress. Yes. Here, although the allowable hoop stress is set to 300 MPa, when the inner ring 3 is used in an exposed state to the external environment, it is necessary to set it to 250 MPa or less.

ここで、内輪3の内径3cは、内側転走面3aの内端部Aに対応する位置から端面に向って大径になるようなテーパ状に傾斜角βが形成され、この傾斜角βと円筒部12によって嵌合部に逃がし部13が形成されている。この逃がし部13の最大量は20〜60μmの範囲に設定されている。これは、本出願人が実施した加締試験において、加締加工に伴って生ずる円筒部12の塑性変形量に相当する。これにより、加締荷重によって生じる内輪3の外径3bの弾性変形を抑制して外径3bに発生するフープ応力を軽減すると共に、加締部2cの変形量を少なくして加締部2cに割れ等の損傷が発生するのを抑えることができる。さらに、内輪3の外径3bに圧入されるエンコーダ11(図1参照)の組立性を向上させることができる。   Here, the inner diameter 3c of the inner ring 3 is formed with an inclination angle β in a taper shape so as to increase in diameter from the position corresponding to the inner end A of the inner rolling surface 3a toward the end surface. A relief portion 13 is formed in the fitting portion by the cylindrical portion 12. The maximum amount of the escape portion 13 is set in a range of 20 to 60 μm. This corresponds to the amount of plastic deformation of the cylindrical portion 12 that occurs in the caulking process performed by the applicant. Thereby, elastic deformation of the outer diameter 3b of the inner ring 3 caused by the caulking load is suppressed to reduce hoop stress generated in the outer diameter 3b, and the deformation amount of the caulking portion 2c is reduced so that the caulking portion 2c is reduced. The occurrence of damage such as cracks can be suppressed. Furthermore, the assemblability of the encoder 11 (see FIG. 1) press-fitted into the outer diameter 3b of the inner ring 3 can be improved.

なお、ここでは、内輪3の内径3cにテーパ状の傾斜角βを形成して逃がし部13を設けるようにしたが、これに限らず、内輪3の内径3cが内端部Aに対応する位置から端面に向って漸次大径になれば良く、例えば、図示はしないが円弧状に形成しても良い。   Here, the relief angle 13 is formed by forming the tapered inclination angle β on the inner diameter 3 c of the inner ring 3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the position where the inner diameter 3 c of the inner ring 3 corresponds to the inner end A. It is sufficient that the diameter gradually increases from the end toward the end face. For example, although it is not illustrated, it may be formed in an arc shape.

図3は、図2に示した実施形態の変形例である。なお、この実施形態は、逃がし部の構成が異なるのみで、前述した実施形態と同一部品同一部位には同じ符号を付して詳細な説明を省略する。   FIG. 3 is a modification of the embodiment shown in FIG. In this embodiment, only the configuration of the escape portion is different, and the same components and parts as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

本実施形態では、内輪3’の内径3c’は円筒面に形成されている。一方、小径段部2bの端部における加締前の円筒部14の外周に、内輪3’の内側転走面3aの内端部Aに対応する位置から端面に向って小径になるように傾斜角βが形成され、内輪3’の内径3c’に対して逃がし部15が設けられている。これにより、前述した実施形態と同様、加締荷重によって生じる内輪3’の外径3bの弾性変形を抑制して外径3bに発生するフープ応力を軽減すると共に、加締部2c’の変形量を少なくして割れ等の損傷が発生するのを抑えることができる。   In the present embodiment, the inner diameter 3c 'of the inner ring 3' is formed on a cylindrical surface. On the other hand, the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 14 before caulking at the end of the small-diameter step portion 2b is inclined so that the diameter decreases from the position corresponding to the inner end A of the inner raceway surface 3a of the inner ring 3 'toward the end surface. An angle β is formed, and an escape portion 15 is provided for the inner diameter 3c ′ of the inner ring 3 ′. Thus, as in the above-described embodiment, the elastic deformation of the outer diameter 3b of the inner ring 3 ′ caused by the caulking load is suppressed to reduce the hoop stress generated in the outer diameter 3b, and the deformation amount of the caulking portion 2c ′. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of damage such as cracks by reducing the amount of the damage.

図4は、本発明に係る車輪用軸受装置の第2の実施形態を示す縦断面図である。なお、本実施形態は、駆動輪側の車輪用軸受装置に適用したもので、前述した実施形態と同一部品同一部位あるいは同一の機能を有する部位には同じ符号を付して重複した説明を避ける。   FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a second embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention. In addition, this embodiment is applied to the wheel bearing device on the drive wheel side, and the same components and parts having the same functions as those of the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals to avoid redundant description. .

この車輪用軸受装置は駆動輪側の第3世代と称され、内方部材16と外方部材10、および両部材16、10間に転動自在に収容された複列の転動体6、6とを備えている。内方部材16は、ハブ輪17と、このハブ輪17に所定のシメシロを介して圧入された内輪3とからなる。   This wheel bearing device is referred to as the third generation on the drive wheel side, and the inner member 16 and the outer member 10, and the double row rolling elements 6 and 6 accommodated between the members 16 and 10 so as to roll freely. And. The inner member 16 includes a hub ring 17 and an inner ring 3 press-fitted into the hub ring 17 through a predetermined shimiro.

ハブ輪17の外周には内側転走面2aと、この内側転走面2aから軸方向に延びる円筒状の小径段部2bが形成され、内周にはトルク伝達用のセレーション(またはスプライン)17aが形成されている。そして、小径段部2bの端部を径方向外方に塑性変形させて形成した加締部2cにより、ハブ輪17に対して内輪3が軸方向へ抜けるのを防止している。   An inner rolling surface 2a and a cylindrical small-diameter step portion 2b extending in the axial direction from the inner rolling surface 2a are formed on the outer periphery of the hub wheel 17, and a serration (or spline) 17a for torque transmission is formed on the inner periphery. Is formed. The inner ring 3 is prevented from coming off in the axial direction with respect to the hub wheel 17 by a crimping part 2c formed by plastically deforming the end of the small diameter step part 2b radially outward.

外方部材10の端部にはシール8、18が装着され、軸受内部に封入された潤滑グリースの漏洩と、外部から雨水やダスト等が軸受内部に侵入するのを防止している。インボード側のシール18は、断面略L字状に形成された環状の第1および第2のシール板19、20からなり、互いに対向して配置されている。第1のシール板19は、外方部材10の端部に内嵌されると共に、第2のシール板(スリンガ)20は、内輪3の外径3bに圧入固定されている。   Seals 8 and 18 are attached to the end portions of the outer member 10 to prevent leakage of lubricating grease sealed inside the bearing and intrusion of rainwater, dust, and the like from the outside into the bearing. The inboard-side seal 18 is composed of annular first and second seal plates 19 and 20 having a substantially L-shaped cross section, and is disposed to face each other. The first seal plate 19 is fitted into the end portion of the outer member 10, and the second seal plate (slinger) 20 is press-fitted and fixed to the outer diameter 3 b of the inner ring 3.

ここで、本実施形態においても、内輪3の内径3cは、内側転走面3aの内端部Aに対応する位置から端面に向って大径になるようなテーパ状に傾斜角βが形成され、この傾斜角βと円筒部12によって嵌合部に逃がし部13が形成されている。これにより、加締荷重によって生じる内輪3の外径3bの弾性変形を抑制して外径3bに発生するフープ応力を軽減すると共に、加締部2cの変形量を少なくして加締部2cに割れ等の損傷が発生するのを抑えることができる。さらに、内輪3の外径3bに圧入される第2のシール板20の組立性を向上させることができる。   Here, also in the present embodiment, the inner ring 3 has an inner diameter 3c having a tapered inclination angle β such that the inner ring 3 has a larger diameter from the position corresponding to the inner end A of the inner rolling surface 3a toward the end face. The relief portion 13 is formed in the fitting portion by the inclination angle β and the cylindrical portion 12. Thereby, elastic deformation of the outer diameter 3b of the inner ring 3 caused by the caulking load is suppressed to reduce hoop stress generated in the outer diameter 3b, and the deformation amount of the caulking portion 2c is reduced so that the caulking portion 2c is reduced. The occurrence of damage such as cracks can be suppressed. Furthermore, the assemblability of the second seal plate 20 press-fitted into the outer diameter 3b of the inner ring 3 can be improved.

以上、本発明の実施の形態について説明を行ったが、本発明はこうした実施の形態に何等限定されるものではなく、あくまで例示であって、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲内において、さらに種々なる形態で実施し得ることは勿論のことであり、本発明の範囲は、特許請求の範囲の記載によって示され、さらに特許請求の範囲に記載の均等の意味、および範囲内のすべての変更を含む。   The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and is merely an example, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Of course, the scope of the present invention is indicated by the description of the scope of claims, and further, the equivalent meanings described in the scope of claims and all modifications within the scope of the scope of the present invention are included. Including.

本発明に係る車輪用軸受装置は、ハブ輪の小径段部に内輪を圧入し、小径段部の端部を塑性変形させて形成した加締部によって内輪を固定した第1世代乃至第3世代のセルフリテイン構造の車輪用軸受装置に適用できる。   In the wheel bearing device according to the present invention, the inner ring is fixed by a caulking portion formed by press-fitting an inner ring into a small-diameter step portion of a hub wheel and plastically deforming an end portion of the small-diameter step portion. It can be applied to a self-retained wheel bearing device.

本発明に係る車輪用軸受装置の第1の実施形態を示す縦断面図である。It is a longitudinal section showing a 1st embodiment of a bearing device for wheels concerning the present invention. 図1の要部拡大図である。It is a principal part enlarged view of FIG. 図2の変形例を示す要部拡大図である。It is a principal part enlarged view which shows the modification of FIG. 本発明に係る車輪用軸受装置の第2の実施形態を示す縦断面図である。It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows 2nd Embodiment of the wheel bearing apparatus which concerns on this invention. 従来の車輪用軸受装置を示す縦断面図である。It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the conventional wheel bearing apparatus. 図5の要部拡大図である。It is a principal part enlarged view of FIG.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

1、16・・・・・・内方部材
2、17・・・・・・ハブ輪
2a、3a・・・・・内側転走面
2b・・・・・・・・小径段部
2c、2c’・・・・加締部
3、3’・・・・・・内輪
3b・・・・・・・・外径
3c、3c’・・・・内径
4・・・・・・・・・車輪取付フランジ
5・・・・・・・・・ハブボルト
6・・・・・・・・・転動体
7・・・・・・・・・保持器
8、18・・・・・・シール
9・・・・・・・・・エンドキャップ
10・・・・・・・・外方部材
10a・・・・・・・外側転走面
10b・・・・・・・車体取付フランジ
11・・・・・・・・エンコーダ
12、14・・・・・円筒部
13、15・・・・・逃がし部
17a・・・・・・・セレーション
19・・・・・・・・第1のシール板
20・・・・・・・・第2のシール板
51・・・・・・・・ハブ輪
51a、52a・・・内側転走面
51b・・・・・・・小径段部
51c・・・・・・・加締部
52・・・・・・・・内輪
53・・・・・・・・外輪
53a・・・・・・・外側転走面
53b・・・・・・・車体取付フランジ
54・・・・・・・・転動体
55・・・・・・・・車輪取付フランジ
56・・・・・・・・ハブボルト
57・・・・・・・・傾斜面
58・・・・・・・・凹部
59・・・・・・・・円筒部
60・・・・・・・・外径
A・・・・・・・・・内輪の内側転走面の内端部
α、β、θ・・・・・傾斜角
1, 16... Inner member 2, 17... Hub wheel 2 a, 3 a... Inner rolling surface 2 b. '············································· 3 Mounting flange 5 ·········································································· End cap 10 Outer member 10a Outer rolling surface 10b Car body mounting flange 11 ... Encoders 12 and 14 ... Cylindrical parts 13 and 15 ... Relief part 17a ... Serration 19 ... First seal plate 20 ... .... Second seal plate 51 ·················· Hub wheels 51a, 52a ... Inner rolling surface 51b Inner ring 53 ... Outer ring 53a ... Outer rolling surface 53b ... Car body mounting flange 54 ... Rolling element 55 ... ··· Wheel mounting flange 56 ······································································・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Outer diameter A ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Inner ends α, β, θ of the inner raceway surface of the inner ring ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Inclination angle

Claims (5)

内周に複列の外側転走面が形成された外方部材と、
一端部に車輪取付フランジを一体に有し、この車輪取付フランジから軸方向に延びる小径段部が形成されたハブ輪、およびこのハブ輪の小径段部に圧入された内輪からなり、外周に前記複列の外側転走面に対向する複列の内側転走面が形成された内方部材と、
この内方部材と前記外方部材の両転走面間に保持器を介して転動自在に収容された複列の転動体とを備え、
前記小径段部の端部を径方向外方に塑性変形させて形成した加締部により前記内輪が軸方向に固定された車輪用軸受装置において、
前記内輪と小径段部の嵌合部に径方向の逃がし部が設けられ、この逃がし部が前記内輪の内側転走面の内端部に対応する位置から端面に向って漸次大きくなるように形成されていることを特徴とする車輪用軸受装置。
An outer member having a double row outer raceway formed on the inner periphery;
It has a wheel mounting flange integrally at one end, a hub wheel formed with a small-diameter step portion extending in the axial direction from the wheel mounting flange, and an inner ring press-fitted into the small-diameter step portion of this hub wheel, An inner member formed with a double-row inner rolling surface facing the double-row outer rolling surface;
A double row rolling element that is accommodated so as to roll freely between the rolling surfaces of the inner member and the outer member via a cage,
In the wheel bearing device in which the inner ring is fixed in the axial direction by a caulking portion formed by plastically deforming an end portion of the small diameter step portion radially outwardly,
A fitting portion between the inner ring and the small-diameter step portion is provided with a radial relief portion, and the relief portion is formed so as to gradually increase from the position corresponding to the inner end portion of the inner raceway surface of the inner ring toward the end surface. A bearing device for a wheel, characterized in that
前記内輪の内径が端面に向って漸次大径になるように形成されている請求項1に記載の車輪用軸受装置。   The wheel bearing device according to claim 1, wherein an inner diameter of the inner ring is gradually increased toward an end surface. 前記小径段部の端部外周面が前記内輪の端面に向って漸次小径になるように形成されている請求項1または2に記載の車輪用軸受装置。   3. The wheel bearing device according to claim 1, wherein an outer peripheral surface of an end portion of the small diameter step portion is formed so as to gradually become a small diameter toward an end surface of the inner ring. 前記逃がし部が所定の傾斜角からなるテーパ状に形成されている請求項1乃至3いずれかに記載の車輪用軸受装置。   The wheel bearing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the relief portion is formed in a tapered shape having a predetermined inclination angle. 前記逃がし部の最大量が20〜60μmの範囲に設定されている請求項1乃至4いずれかに記載の車輪用軸受装置。   The wheel bearing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a maximum amount of the relief portion is set in a range of 20 to 60 µm.
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