JP2007170575A - Constant velocity universal joint - Google Patents

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JP2007170575A
JP2007170575A JP2005370626A JP2005370626A JP2007170575A JP 2007170575 A JP2007170575 A JP 2007170575A JP 2005370626 A JP2005370626 A JP 2005370626A JP 2005370626 A JP2005370626 A JP 2005370626A JP 2007170575 A JP2007170575 A JP 2007170575A
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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
    • F16DCOUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D3/00Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive
    • F16D3/16Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts
    • F16D3/20Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members
    • F16D3/22Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members the rolling members being balls, rollers, or the like, guided in grooves or sockets in both coupling parts
    • F16D3/223Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members the rolling members being balls, rollers, or the like, guided in grooves or sockets in both coupling parts the rolling members being guided in grooves in both coupling parts
    • 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
    • F16DCOUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D3/00Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive
    • F16D3/84Shrouds, e.g. casings, covers; Sealing means specially adapted therefor
    • F16D3/843Shrouds, e.g. casings, covers; Sealing means specially adapted therefor enclosed covers
    • F16D3/845Shrouds, e.g. casings, covers; Sealing means specially adapted therefor enclosed covers allowing relative movement of joint parts due to the flexing of the cover
    • 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
    • F16DCOUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D3/00Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive
    • F16D3/16Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts
    • F16D3/20Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members
    • F16D3/22Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members the rolling members being balls, rollers, or the like, guided in grooves or sockets in both coupling parts
    • F16D3/223Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members the rolling members being balls, rollers, or the like, guided in grooves or sockets in both coupling parts the rolling members being guided in grooves in both coupling parts
    • F16D2003/22313Details of the inner part of the core or means for attachment of the core on the shaft
    • 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
    • F16DCOUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D3/00Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive
    • F16D3/16Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts
    • F16D3/20Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members
    • F16D3/22Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members the rolling members being balls, rollers, or the like, guided in grooves or sockets in both coupling parts
    • F16D3/223Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members the rolling members being balls, rollers, or the like, guided in grooves or sockets in both coupling parts the rolling members being guided in grooves in both coupling parts
    • F16D2003/22316Means for fastening or attaching the bellows or gaiters

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a constant velocity universal joint which can prevent a boot from being damaged and so on by preventing the boot from being caught between an adaptor and a shaft. <P>SOLUTION: The constant velocity universal joint is provided with a sealing device 30 which plugs an outside joint member opening on the side of shaft protuberance. The sealing device 30 includes a cylindrical adaptor 33 made of metal of which the one end 33a is fitted in an outside joint member 22 and the boot 31 comprising a flexible material of which the larger diameter part 31a is connected to the other end 33b of the adaptor 33 and simultaneously a smaller diameter part 31b is fitted into the shaft 28. An inside joint member 21 is provided with an angle restraint mechanism 40 which prevents the boot from being caught between the shaft 28 and the adapter 33 by restraining a joint allowance angle. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

この発明は等速自在継手に関する。   The present invention relates to a constant velocity universal joint.

プロペラシャフト用等の等速自在継手は、例えば、図8に示すように、内輪1、外輪2、ボール3およびケージ4を主要な構成要素としている。   For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the constant velocity universal joint for a propeller shaft has an inner ring 1, an outer ring 2, a ball 3 and a cage 4 as main components.

内輪1は、その外周面に複数のトラック溝6が形成されている。この内輪1の中心孔(内径孔)5にシャフト8を挿入してスプライン嵌合させ、そのスプライン嵌合により両者間でトルク伝達可能としている。   The inner ring 1 has a plurality of track grooves 6 formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof. A shaft 8 is inserted into the center hole (inner diameter hole) 5 of the inner ring 1 and is spline-fitted, and torque can be transmitted between the two by the spline fitting.

外輪2は、その内周面に内輪1のトラック溝6と同数のトラック溝7が形成されている。外輪2のトラック溝7と内輪1のトラック溝6との間にトルクを伝達する複数のボール3が組み込まれている。内輪1と外輪2の間にケージ4が配置され、ボール3は、ケージ4のポケット9内に保持されている。   The outer ring 2 has the same number of track grooves 7 as the track grooves 6 of the inner ring 1 formed on the inner peripheral surface thereof. A plurality of balls 3 for transmitting torque are incorporated between the track groove 7 of the outer ring 2 and the track groove 6 of the inner ring 1. A cage 4 is disposed between the inner ring 1 and the outer ring 2, and the ball 3 is held in a pocket 9 of the cage 4.

シャフト突出側において、外輪2とシャフト8との間には密封装置10が装着されている。密封装置10は、継手内部への塵埃等の異物進入防止や継手内部に封入されたグリースの漏れ防止を目的としている。   A sealing device 10 is mounted between the outer ring 2 and the shaft 8 on the shaft protruding side. The sealing device 10 is intended to prevent foreign matter such as dust from entering the joint and to prevent leakage of grease sealed in the joint.

プロペラシャフト用等速自在継手は、ドライブシャフト用等速自在継手と比較して3〜4倍の高速回転で使用されるため、外輪2に取り付けたブーツ固定板(金属製アダプタ)13とシャフト間に凹タイプのゴムブーツ11を装着したシール構造(密封装置)10が一般的である。   The constant velocity universal joint for propeller shafts is used at 3 to 4 times higher speed than the constant velocity universal joint for drive shafts, so the boot fixing plate (metal adapter) 13 attached to the outer ring 2 and the shaft Generally, a seal structure (sealing device) 10 with a concave type rubber boot 11 is mounted.

すなわち、密封装置10は、ゴム材料又は樹脂材料等の可撓性材料にて構成されるブーツ11と、金属製のアダプタ13とからなる。ブーツ11は大径部11aと、小径部11bと、大径部11aと小径部11bとを連結する断面略U字形の屈曲部11cとを備える。アダプタ13は略円筒形で、一端部13aが外輪2の端部外周面にOリング等のシール部材14を介して圧入加締められ、他端部13bがブーツ11の大径部11aを加締めにて保持している。また、ブーツ11は、その小径部11bがシャフト8に外嵌されてブーツバンド14で締め付けられている。   That is, the sealing device 10 includes a boot 11 made of a flexible material such as a rubber material or a resin material, and a metal adapter 13. The boot 11 includes a large-diameter portion 11a, a small-diameter portion 11b, and a bent portion 11c having a substantially U-shaped cross section that connects the large-diameter portion 11a and the small-diameter portion 11b. The adapter 13 has a substantially cylindrical shape, and one end 13a is press-fitted and crimped to the outer peripheral surface of the end of the outer ring 2 via a seal member 14 such as an O-ring, and the other end 13b is caulked to the large-diameter portion 11a of the boot 11. Is held at. Further, the boot 11 has a small-diameter portion 11 b fitted on the shaft 8 and fastened with a boot band 14.

ブーツ11の屈曲部11cは、アダプタ13の内周面とシャフト8の外周面との間の空間に介挿され、継手が作動角をとって回転する際、半径方向の屈伸動作を繰り返すことになる。   The bent portion 11c of the boot 11 is inserted into a space between the inner peripheral surface of the adapter 13 and the outer peripheral surface of the shaft 8, and repeats a bending and stretching operation in the radial direction when the joint rotates at an operating angle. Become.

ところで、プロペラシャフト用等速自在継手の内部構造は、ドライブシャフト用等速自在継手と同様の構造であるため、プロペラシャフト用等速自在継手特有のブーツを装着しない場合、ジョイント最大許容角度は46.5°までとすることができる。   By the way, the internal structure of the constant velocity universal joint for the propeller shaft is the same structure as the constant velocity universal joint for the drive shaft. Therefore, when the boot specific to the constant velocity universal joint for the propeller shaft is not mounted, the maximum allowable joint angle is 46. Up to 5 °.

しかしながら、プロペラシャフト用等速自在継手特有のブーツを装着した場合、継手軸心(外輪の軸心)に対してシャフト軸心の許容角度(20°前後)以上になると、アダプタ13とシャフト8との間にブーツ11が挟まれる状態となる。挟まれれば、ブーツ11が損傷したり破れたり、金属製アダプタ13が変形することがある。   However, when the boots specific to the constant velocity universal joint for the propeller shaft are mounted, the adapter 13 and the shaft 8 are changed when the shaft shaft center allowable angle (about 20 °) is greater than the joint axis (axial center of the outer ring). The boot 11 is sandwiched between the two. If pinched, the boot 11 may be damaged or torn, and the metal adapter 13 may be deformed.

そこで、このようなブーツ11の損傷を防止するための構造の等速自在継手が提案されている(特許文献1、特許文献2)。   Therefore, a constant velocity universal joint having a structure for preventing such damage to the boot 11 has been proposed (Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2).

特許文献1に記載のものは、図9に示すように、アダプタ13の他端部13bをブーツ11の大径部11aにて囲繞して、緩衝部分16を形成している。さらに、他端部13bの内周面に接着される接着部16aの軸方向長さL1を、他端部13bの外周面に接着される接着部16bの軸方向長さL2をよりも長くしている。   As shown in FIG. 9, the one described in Patent Document 1 surrounds the other end portion 13 b of the adapter 13 with the large-diameter portion 11 a of the boot 11 to form a buffer portion 16. Further, the axial length L1 of the bonding portion 16a bonded to the inner peripheral surface of the other end portion 13b is made longer than the axial length L2 of the bonding portion 16b bonded to the outer peripheral surface of the other end portion 13b. ing.

このため、図9に示すものでは、緩衝部分16により、アダプタ13に他端部13bが直接的にブーツ11に接触しないようにして、ブーツ11の損傷等を防止しようとしている。また、他端部13bの内周面に接着される接着部16aの軸方向長さL1を、他端部13bの外周面に接着される接着部16bの軸方向長さL2をよりも長くすることによって、ブーツ11の屈曲部11c(中間可撓性部)が継手外方(軸方向外方)へ膨張した際に、この中間可撓性部がアダプタ13の他端縁(自由端)に届かないようにしている。これによって、ブーツ11の損傷等を防止しようとしている。   For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the buffer portion 16 prevents the other end portion 13 b of the adapter 13 from directly contacting the boot 11 to prevent the boot 11 from being damaged. Further, the axial length L1 of the bonding portion 16a bonded to the inner peripheral surface of the other end portion 13b is made longer than the axial length L2 of the bonding portion 16b bonded to the outer peripheral surface of the other end portion 13b. Thus, when the bent portion 11c (intermediate flexible portion) of the boot 11 is expanded outward (in the axial direction), the intermediate flexible portion becomes the other end edge (free end) of the adapter 13. I try not to reach it. As a result, the boot 11 is prevented from being damaged.

さらに、ブーツ11の小径部11bの内周面に通気孔17を設け、内圧が上昇した際に、内圧を抜くようにして、内圧上昇によるブーツ11の膨張を回避して、ブーツ11の損傷等を防止しようとしている。   Further, a vent hole 17 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the small-diameter portion 11b of the boot 11 so that when the internal pressure rises, the internal pressure is released to avoid expansion of the boot 11 due to the increase in internal pressure, and damage to the boot 11 or the like. Trying to prevent.

特許文献2に記載のものは、図10に示すように、屈曲部11cから分岐される枝部18を設け、この枝部18をアダプタ13の径方向壁13cに内面に沿わせている。そして、この枝部18を、アダプタ13の径方向壁13cと、外輪端面とで挟持している。このため、ブーツ11の屈曲部11cが軸方向外方へ膨張しようとしても、枝部18にてこの膨張を防止している。これによって、高速回転に伴う遠心力を受けても、軸方向外方への膨張を回避して、ブーツ11の損傷等を防止しようとしている。   As shown in FIG. 10, the device described in Patent Document 2 is provided with a branch portion 18 branched from a bent portion 11 c, and this branch portion 18 extends along the inner surface of the radial wall 13 c of the adapter 13. And this branch part 18 is clamped by the radial direction wall 13c of the adapter 13, and an outer ring | wheel end surface. For this reason, even if the bent portion 11c of the boot 11 tries to expand outward in the axial direction, the branch portion 18 prevents this expansion. Thereby, even if it receives the centrifugal force accompanying high-speed rotation, it tries to avoid the outward damage in the axial direction and prevent the boot 11 from being damaged.

また、枝部18とアダプタ13との間に密封室19を設け、これによって、屈曲部11c(中間可撓性部)の膨張を防止しようとしている。
特開平8−284972号公報 特開平8−296662号公報
Moreover, the sealing chamber 19 is provided between the branch part 18 and the adapter 13, and it is trying to prevent expansion | swelling of the bending part 11c (intermediate flexible part) by this.
JP-A-8-284972 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-296662

特許文献1に記載のものでは、大きな作動角をとった場合、アダプタ13は、ブーツ11に対して、緩衝部分16を介して当たることになる。しかしながら、緩衝部分16内には、金属製等のアダプタ13の他端部13bが収納されている。このため、他端部13bとシャフト8との間にブーツ11が挟まれた状態となり、ブーツ11の損傷等を防止することができない。しかも、アダプタ13の他端部13bをブーツ11の大径部11aにて囲繞しなければなければならず、組立性に劣っていた。   In the thing of patent document 1, when the big operating angle is taken, the adapter 13 will contact | win the boot 11 via the buffer part 16. FIG. However, the other end 13 b of the adapter 13 made of metal or the like is accommodated in the buffer portion 16. For this reason, the boot 11 is sandwiched between the other end portion 13b and the shaft 8, and damage to the boot 11 cannot be prevented. In addition, the other end portion 13b of the adapter 13 must be surrounded by the large diameter portion 11a of the boot 11, which is inferior in assemblability.

特許文献2に記載のものでは、図9に示した密封装置と同様、アダプタ13の他端部13bが外部に露出し、アダプタ13とシャフト8との間にブーツ11が挟まれる状態となるのを回避することができない。   In the device described in Patent Document 2, like the sealing device shown in FIG. 9, the other end portion 13 b of the adapter 13 is exposed to the outside, and the boot 11 is sandwiched between the adapter 13 and the shaft 8. Cannot be avoided.

また、組立て時、搬送時、及び車両への組付け時に、継手軸心とシャフト軸心との角度が最大許容角度以上となる危険性がある。そこで、搬送時においては、許容角度以上とならないようにするため、等速自在継手を固定支持して運ぶ必要がある。また、ブーツに塗装・バランシング・車両への組み付け時等には許容角度以上の角度とならないように取り扱かわねばならなかった。   In addition, there is a risk that the angle between the joint shaft center and the shaft shaft center is greater than the maximum allowable angle during assembly, transportation, and assembly to the vehicle. Therefore, it is necessary to fix and support the constant velocity universal joint so as not to exceed the allowable angle during conveyance. In addition, the boots must be handled so that the angle does not exceed the allowable angle when painting, balancing, or assembling to the vehicle.

本発明は、上記課題に鑑みて、ブーツがアダプタとシャフトとの間に挟まれるのを回避して、この挟まれによるブーツの損傷等を防止することができる等速自在継手を提供することを目的とする。   In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a constant velocity universal joint that can prevent the boot from being pinched between the adapter and the shaft and prevent the boot from being damaged by the pinching. Objective.

本発明の等速自在継手は、内周面に軸方向に延びる複数のトラック溝を形成した外側継手部材と、外周面に軸方向に延びる複数のトラック溝を形成するとともに内径孔にシャフトの一端が連結された内側継手部材と、それら内外継手部材のトラック溝間に介在してトルクを伝達する複数のボールと、外側継手部材と内側継手部材との間に保持されてボールを保持するケージと、シャフト突出側の外側継手部材開口部を塞ぐ密封装置とを備え、前記密封装置が、一端部が前記外側継手部材に嵌合される金属製円筒状のアダプタと、大径部が前記アダプタの他端部に連結されると共に小径部が前記シャフトに嵌合される可撓性材料からなるブーツとを有する等速自在継手において、継手許容角度をとった状態でボールに当接し、継手許容角度を規制してシャフトとアダプタとの間のブーツ挟まれを防止する角度抑制機構を内側継手部材に設けたものである。   The constant velocity universal joint of the present invention includes an outer joint member having a plurality of track grooves extending in the axial direction on the inner peripheral surface, a plurality of track grooves extending in the axial direction on the outer peripheral surface, and one end of the shaft in the inner diameter hole. A plurality of balls that transmit torque by being interposed between the track grooves of the inner and outer joint members, and a cage that is held between the outer joint member and the inner joint member to hold the balls. A sealing device that closes the outer joint member opening on the shaft protruding side, and the sealing device includes a metal cylindrical adapter whose one end is fitted to the outer joint member, and a large-diameter portion of the adapter. In a constant velocity universal joint having a boot made of a flexible material connected to the other end portion and having a small diameter portion fitted to the shaft, the joint allowable angle is in contact with the ball in a state where the joint allowable angle is taken. Regulations In which the boot sandwiched angle regulation mechanism for preventing between the shaft and the adapter is provided on the inner joint member by.

内側継手部材に、継手許容角度を規制する角度抑制機構を設けることによって、シャフトとアダプタとの間にブーツが挟まれる状態となる屈曲状態を回避することができ、ブーツ挟まれを防止することができる。   By providing the inner joint member with an angle suppression mechanism that restricts the joint allowable angle, it is possible to avoid a bent state in which the boot is sandwiched between the shaft and the adapter, and to prevent the boot from being caught. it can.

前記角度抑制機構は、内側継手部材端面からトラック溝に侵入して、前記ボールに当接する間座部材を備えたものである。また、前記間座部材の爪部は、トラック溝の底面に沿って内側継手部材端面から軸方向内方に延びる。   The angle suppression mechanism includes a spacer member that enters the track groove from the end surface of the inner joint member and contacts the ball. The pawl portion of the spacer member extends inward in the axial direction from the inner joint member end surface along the bottom surface of the track groove.

前記間座部材を設けることにより、継手軸心に対してシャフト軸心が所定角度に屈曲したときに、前記ボールに前記間座部材の爪部が当接して、前記所定角度以上の屈曲を規制する。すなわち、ボールが間座部材の爪部の先端縁に当接することにより、子午線方向(継手の折り曲げ点を中心とする球に沿った円弧)の移動が規制され、継手許容角度を規制することができる。   By providing the spacer member, when the shaft axis is bent at a predetermined angle with respect to the joint axis, the claw portion of the spacer member abuts on the ball, and the bending beyond the predetermined angle is restricted. To do. That is, movement of the meridian direction (arc along a sphere centered on the bending point of the joint) is restricted by the contact of the ball with the tip edge of the claw portion of the spacer member, and the allowable joint angle can be restricted. it can.

前記間座部材の爪部の外面先端部を軸方向内方側に向かって順次内径側に傾斜するテーパ面とすると共に、前記爪部の先端縁を凸曲面としたものである。これにより、ボールと間座部材が接触する際に、ボールが間座部材を押す荷重を多方向に分散させることができる。   The outer surface tip portion of the pawl portion of the spacer member is a tapered surface that inclines inward toward the inner side in the axial direction, and the tip edge of the claw portion is a convex curved surface. Thereby, when a ball | bowl and a spacer member contact, the load which a ball presses a spacer member can be disperse | distributed in multiple directions.

前記間座部材は、シャフトに外嵌され、リング状からなる本体部と、この本体部の外周に連設された前記爪部を備え、シャフト抜け止め用の止め輪(スナップリング)を介して前記本体部を内側継手部材に装着したものである。すなわち、シャフトを固定するために必要である止め輪を使用して、この間座部材を反ブーツ側の内側継手部材端面に固定することができる。   The spacer member includes a ring-shaped main body portion that is externally fitted to a shaft, and the claw portion that is continuously provided on the outer periphery of the main body portion, via a retaining ring (snap ring) for retaining the shaft. The main body is attached to the inner joint member. That is, the spacer member can be fixed to the inner joint member end surface on the anti-boot side by using a retaining ring necessary for fixing the shaft.

自動車のプロペラシャフトに用いられる等速自在継手は作動角(常用角)が小さいので、前記等速自在継手はプロペラシャフトに用いるのが最適となる。   Since a constant velocity universal joint used for a propeller shaft of an automobile has a small operating angle (ordinary angle), the constant velocity universal joint is optimally used for a propeller shaft.

内側継手部材に、継手許容角度を規制する角度抑制機構を設けることによって、シャフトとアダプタとの間にブーツが挟まれる状態となる屈曲状態を回避することができ、ブーツ挟まれを防止することができる。これによって、ブーツが損傷したり、ブーツ固定板(アダプタ)が変形したりするのを防止でき、密封装置が長期にわたってその機能を発揮することができる。しかも、アダプタの他端部をブーツの大径部にて囲繞する必要がないので、組立性の向上を図ることができる。   By providing the inner joint member with an angle suppression mechanism that restricts the joint allowable angle, it is possible to avoid a bent state in which the boot is sandwiched between the shaft and the adapter, and to prevent the boot from being caught. it can. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the boot from being damaged or the boot fixing plate (adapter) from being deformed, and the sealing device can exhibit its function over a long period of time. In addition, since it is not necessary to surround the other end of the adapter with the large diameter portion of the boot, the assemblability can be improved.

前記間座部材の爪部により、ボールの子午線方向の移動が規制される。すなわち、継手軸心に対してシャフト軸心が所定角度に屈曲したときに、ボールに間座部材の爪部が当接して、前記所定角度以上の屈曲を規制するものであり、その角度規制を確実に行わせることができる。このため、ブーツ挟み防止の信頼性が向上する。また、間座部材の爪部はトラック溝に沿って延びるため、装着安定性の向上を図ることができる。   The movement of the ball in the meridian direction is restricted by the claw portion of the spacer member. That is, when the shaft axis is bent at a predetermined angle with respect to the joint axis, the pawl portion of the spacer member abuts on the ball to restrict the bending beyond the predetermined angle. It can be done reliably. For this reason, the reliability of prevention of pinching of boots is improved. Further, since the pawl portion of the spacer member extends along the track groove, it is possible to improve the mounting stability.

ボールが間座部材を押す荷重を多方向に分散させることにより、一箇所に荷重が集中しないので、間座部材の耐久性を増すことができる。   By distributing the load that the ball presses the spacer member in multiple directions, the load is not concentrated in one place, so that the durability of the spacer member can be increased.

シャフト抜け止め用の止め輪を介して前記間座部材を内側継手部材に装着するので、前記間座部材を内側継手部材に固定するための特別な部材を必要とせず、しかも、簡単に取り付け及び取り外しが可能となる。   Since the spacer member is attached to the inner joint member via a retaining ring for preventing the shaft from coming off, a special member for fixing the spacer member to the inner joint member is not necessary, Detachable.

自動車のプロペラシャフトに用いられる等速自在継手は作動角(常用角)が小さいので、前記等速自在継手はプロペラシャフトに用いるのが最適となり、このように、プロペラシャフトにこの等速自在継手を用いれば、長期にわたって安定した機能を発揮することができる。特に、プロペラシャフトに組付けた状態でのバランス修正や、塗装工程及び車両への組付け時の取り扱いが容易となる。   The constant velocity universal joint used for the propeller shaft of an automobile has a small operating angle (ordinary angle). Therefore, the constant velocity universal joint is optimally used for the propeller shaft. Thus, the constant velocity universal joint is attached to the propeller shaft. If used, a stable function can be exhibited over a long period of time. In particular, balance correction in the state where it is assembled to the propeller shaft, and handling during painting process and assembly to the vehicle are facilitated.

以下本発明の実施の形態を図1〜図7に基づいて説明する。   Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

本発明の第1実施形態における等速自在継手は、内側継手部材としての内輪21、外側継手部材としての外輪22、ボール23およびケージ24を主要な構成要素としている。   The constant velocity universal joint according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes an inner ring 21 as an inner joint member, an outer ring 22 as an outer joint member, a ball 23 and a cage 24 as main components.

内輪21は、その外周面(凸球状外周面)に複数のトラック溝26が形成されている。この内輪21の中心孔(内径孔)25にシャフト28を挿してスプライン嵌合させ、そのスプライン嵌合により両者間でトルク伝達可能としている。なお、シャフト28は、スナップリング32により内輪21に対して抜け止めされている。   The inner ring 21 has a plurality of track grooves 26 formed on its outer peripheral surface (convex spherical outer peripheral surface). A shaft 28 is inserted into the center hole (inner diameter hole) 25 of the inner ring 21 and is spline-fitted, and torque can be transmitted between the two by the spline fitting. The shaft 28 is prevented from coming off from the inner ring 21 by a snap ring 32.

外輪22は、その内周面(円筒状内周面)に内輪21のトラック溝26と同数のトラック溝27が形成されている。外輪22のトラック溝27と内輪21のトラック溝26との間にトルクを伝達する複数のボール23が組み込まれている。内輪21と外輪22の間にケージ24が配置され、ボール23は、ケージ24のポケット29内に保持されている。   The outer ring 22 has the same number of track grooves 27 as the track grooves 26 of the inner ring 21 formed on its inner peripheral surface (cylindrical inner peripheral surface). A plurality of balls 23 for transmitting torque are incorporated between the track groove 27 of the outer ring 22 and the track groove 26 of the inner ring 21. A cage 24 is disposed between the inner ring 21 and the outer ring 22, and the ball 23 is held in a pocket 29 of the cage 24.

この外輪22の軸方向一端側(反シャフト突出側の開口部)には、エンドキャップ50が嵌着され、シャフト突出側の外輪開口部は密封装置30にて塞がれている。エンドキャップ50と密封装置30にて、継手内部に充填したグリースの漏洩を防ぐと共に異物の侵入を防止している。   An end cap 50 is fitted on one end of the outer ring 22 in the axial direction (an opening on the opposite shaft protruding side), and the outer ring opening on the shaft protruding side is closed by a sealing device 30. The end cap 50 and the sealing device 30 prevent leakage of grease filled in the joint and prevent entry of foreign matter.

この密封装置30は、図8に示す従来の密封装置10と同様であって、ゴム材料又は樹脂材料等の可撓性材料にて構成されるブーツ31と、金属製のアダプタ33とからなる。ブーツ31は、前記アダプタ33を介して外輪22に固定される大径部31aと、シャフト28にブーツバンド35で固定される小径部31bと、大径部31aと小径部31bとを連結(接続)する断面略Uの字状の屈曲部31cとを備える。   The sealing device 30 is the same as the conventional sealing device 10 shown in FIG. 8, and includes a boot 31 made of a flexible material such as a rubber material or a resin material, and a metal adapter 33. The boot 31 connects (connects) a large-diameter portion 31a fixed to the outer ring 22 via the adapter 33, a small-diameter portion 31b fixed to the shaft 28 by a boot band 35, and the large-diameter portion 31a and the small-diameter portion 31b. And a bent portion 31c having a substantially U-shaped cross section.

アダプタ33の一端部33aは外輪22に対するシール性と抜け強度を確保するために、外輪22の端部外周面のOリング等のシール部材34を介して圧入された後、ローリング加締等によって加締固定される。アダプタ33の他端部33bは、ブーツ31の大径部31aを抱込み把持している。すなわち、ブーツ31の大径部31aはアダプタ33の他端部33bにて包囲されている。   One end portion 33a of the adapter 33 is press-fitted through a seal member 34 such as an O-ring on the outer peripheral surface of the end portion of the outer ring 22 in order to secure sealing performance and pull-out strength with respect to the outer ring 22, and then subjected to crimping by rolling caulking or the like. Tightened and fixed. The other end portion 33 b of the adapter 33 holds and holds the large diameter portion 31 a of the boot 31. In other words, the large diameter portion 31 a of the boot 31 is surrounded by the other end portion 33 b of the adapter 33.

シャフト28の外周面には環状凹部37が形成され、この環状凹部37にブーツ31の小径部31bが外嵌され、ブーツバンド35で締め付けられている。また、小径部31bの外周面には周方向溝38が形成され、この周方向溝38にブーツバンド35が嵌合している。   An annular recess 37 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft 28, and a small-diameter portion 31 b of the boot 31 is fitted on the annular recess 37 and fastened with a boot band 35. Further, a circumferential groove 38 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the small diameter portion 31 b, and the boot band 35 is fitted in the circumferential groove 38.

エンドキャップ50は、円盤状の本体部50aと、この本体部50aの軸心部に装着された小キャップ部50bとを備えている。本体部50aは、平板状の中央部51と、この中央部51の外周側の嵌合部52とを備える。そして、嵌合部52が反ブーツ側の外輪開口部の大径部53に嵌合されている。   The end cap 50 includes a disc-shaped main body 50a and a small cap 50b attached to the axial center of the main body 50a. The main body 50 a includes a flat plate-like central portion 51 and a fitting portion 52 on the outer peripheral side of the central portion 51. And the fitting part 52 is fitted by the large diameter part 53 of the outer ring | wheel opening part by the side of anti-boots.

内輪21には、継手許容角度を規制してシャフト28とアダプタ33との間のブーツ挟まれを防止する角度抑制機構40を設けている。   The inner ring 21 is provided with an angle suppression mechanism 40 that restricts the joint allowable angle and prevents the boot 28 from being pinched between the shaft 28 and the adapter 33.

図6及び図7に示すように、内輪21端面に凹部44を設け、この凹部44に間座部材41を嵌合させることによって、前記角度抑制機構40を構成している。前記間座部材41は、図3〜図5に示すように、リング状の本体部43と、この本体部43の外周に連設された爪部42とを備える。爪部42は周方向に沿って60°ピッチで6個配設されている。前記間座部材41の爪部42は、外面先端部を軸方向内方側に向かって順次内径側に傾斜するテーパ面45とすると共に、前記爪部42の先端縁を凸曲面とする。つまり、爪部42の先端縁に丸みを付けている。   As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the angle restraining mechanism 40 is configured by providing a recess 44 on the end face of the inner ring 21 and fitting a spacer member 41 into the recess 44. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the spacer member 41 includes a ring-shaped main body portion 43 and a claw portion 42 provided continuously on the outer periphery of the main body portion 43. Six claw portions 42 are arranged at a 60 ° pitch along the circumferential direction. The pawl portion 42 of the spacer member 41 has an outer surface distal end portion as a tapered surface 45 that inclines inward toward the inner side in the axial direction, and a distal end edge of the pawl portion 42 as a convex curved surface. That is, the tip edge of the claw portion 42 is rounded.

前記間座部材41は、シャフト抜け止め用の止め輪(スナップリング)32を介して前記本体部43を内輪21に装着したものである。すなわち、シャフト28を固定するために必要である止め輪32が、間座部材41の本体部43と当接して、この間座部材41を内輪端面に固定することができる。   The spacer member 41 has the main body portion 43 attached to the inner ring 21 via a retaining ring (snap ring) 32 for preventing the shaft from coming off. In other words, the retaining ring 32 necessary for fixing the shaft 28 abuts on the main body 43 of the spacer member 41, and the spacer member 41 can be fixed to the inner ring end face.

このように、前記間座部材41を、内輪21端面に設けた凹部44に嵌合させると、前記爪部42が、内輪21端面からトラック溝26に侵入して、トラック溝26の底面に沿って内輪21端面から軸方向内方に延びる。   As described above, when the spacer member 41 is fitted into the recess 44 provided on the end surface of the inner ring 21, the claw portion 42 enters the track groove 26 from the end surface of the inner ring 21 and extends along the bottom surface of the track groove 26. Extending axially inward from the end face of the inner ring 21.

このため、継手軸心(外輪22の軸心)Oとシャフト28の軸心O1とが一致した状態から、図1に示すように、シャフト28の軸心O1が外輪22の軸心Oに対して屈曲して、所定屈曲状態になれば、図2に示すように、屈曲方向側のボール23に間座部材41の爪部42の先端縁が当接する。ここで、所定屈曲状態とは、この等速自在継手が、使用される部位に対して必要とする屈曲状態である。   Therefore, from the state in which the joint axis (axis of the outer ring 22) O and the axis O1 of the shaft 28 coincide with each other, the axis O1 of the shaft 28 is aligned with the axis O of the outer ring 22 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the leading edge of the claw portion 42 of the spacer member 41 comes into contact with the ball 23 on the bending direction side. Here, the predetermined bent state is a bent state required for the portion where the constant velocity universal joint is used.

このようにボール23に間座部材41の爪部42が当接すれば、前記ボール23の子午線方向(継手の折り曲げ点を中心とする球に沿った円弧)の移動が規制され、これ以上この方向の屈曲が規制される。すなわち、この角度抑制機構40がなければ、継手軸心Oに対する屈曲角θが最大許容角度以上となる。   If the claw portion 42 of the spacer member 41 abuts on the ball 23 in this way, the movement of the ball 23 in the meridian direction (arc along the sphere centering on the joint bending point) is restricted, and this direction is further exceeded. Bend is regulated. That is, if the angle suppression mechanism 40 is not provided, the bending angle θ with respect to the joint axis O is equal to or greater than the maximum allowable angle.

しかしながら、角度抑制機構40にて、ブーツ31の一部がアダプタ33の他端部33bとシャフト28とで挟まれる状態となるまで屈曲しない。また、前記間座部材41の爪部42の外面先端部を軸方向内方側に向かって順次内径側に傾斜するテーパ面45とすると共に、前記爪部の先端縁を凸曲面としたものである。これにより、ボール23と間座部材41が接触する際に、ボール23が間座部材41を押す荷重を多方向に分散させることができる。   However, the angle suppression mechanism 40 does not bend until a part of the boot 31 is sandwiched between the other end 33 b of the adapter 33 and the shaft 28. Further, the outer surface tip portion of the claw portion 42 of the spacer member 41 is a tapered surface 45 that inclines inward toward the inner side in the axial direction, and the tip edge of the claw portion is a convex curved surface. is there. Thereby, when the ball | bowl 23 and the spacer member 41 contact, the load which the ball | bowl 23 presses the spacer member 41 can be disperse | distributed in multiple directions.

本発明では、内輪21に、継手許容角度を規制する角度抑制機構40を設けることによって、屈曲角θが最大許容角度以上となるのを防止できる。このため、シャフト28とアダプタ33との間にブーツが挟まれる状態となる屈曲状態を回避することができ、ブーツ挟まれを防止することができる。これによって、ブーツ31が損傷したり、ブーツ固定板(アダプタ)33が変形したりするのを防止でき、密封装置30が長期にわたってその機能を発揮することができる。しかも、アダプタ33の他端部をブーツ31の大径部31aにて囲繞する必要がないので、組立性の向上を図ることができる。   In the present invention, by providing the inner ring 21 with the angle suppression mechanism 40 that restricts the allowable joint angle, the bending angle θ can be prevented from becoming more than the maximum allowable angle. For this reason, it is possible to avoid a bent state in which the boot is sandwiched between the shaft 28 and the adapter 33, and it is possible to prevent the boot from being sandwiched. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the boot 31 from being damaged or the boot fixing plate (adapter) 33 from being deformed, and the sealing device 30 can exhibit its function over a long period of time. In addition, since it is not necessary to surround the other end portion of the adapter 33 with the large-diameter portion 31a of the boot 31, the assemblability can be improved.

前記間座部材43の爪部42により、ボール23の子午線方向の移動が規制される。すなわち、継手軸心Oに対してシャフト軸心O1が所定角度に屈曲したときに、ボール23に間座部材43の爪部42が当接して、前記所定角度以上の屈曲を規制するものであり、その角度規制を確実に行わせることができる。このため、ブーツ挟み防止の信頼性が向上する。また、間座部材43の爪部42はトラック溝26と類似形状(トラック底面に沿った形状)となるため、装着安定性の向上を図ることができる。   Movement of the ball 23 in the meridian direction is restricted by the claw portion 42 of the spacer member 43. That is, when the shaft axis O1 is bent at a predetermined angle with respect to the joint axis O, the claw portion 42 of the spacer member 43 abuts on the ball 23 to restrict the bending beyond the predetermined angle. The angle can be reliably controlled. For this reason, the reliability of prevention of pinching of boots is improved. Further, since the claw portion 42 of the spacer member 43 has a shape similar to the track groove 26 (a shape along the track bottom surface), it is possible to improve the mounting stability.

ボール23が間座部材41を押す荷重を多方向に分散させることにより、一箇所に荷重が集中しないので、間座部材41の耐久性を増すことができる。   Since the load that the ball 23 pushes the spacer member 41 is dispersed in multiple directions, the load is not concentrated in one place, so that the durability of the spacer member 41 can be increased.

シャフト抜け止め用の止め輪32を介して前記間座部材41を内輪21に装着するので、前記間座部材41を内輪21に固定するための特別な部材を必要とせず、しかも、簡単に取り付け及び取り外しが可能となる。   Since the spacer member 41 is attached to the inner ring 21 via a retaining ring 32 for preventing the shaft from coming off, a special member for fixing the spacer member 41 to the inner ring 21 is not required, and it can be easily attached. And can be removed.

また、自動車のプロペラシャフトに用いられる等速自在継手は作動角(常用角)が小さいので、本発明の等速自在継手はプロペラシャフトに用いるのが最適となり、このように、プロペラシャフトにこの等速自在継手を用いれば、長期に渡って安定した機能を発揮することができる。特に、プロペラシャフトに組付けた状態でのバランス修正や、塗装工程及び車両への組付け時の取り扱いが容易となる。   In addition, since the constant velocity universal joint used for the propeller shaft of an automobile has a small operating angle (ordinary angle), the constant velocity universal joint of the present invention is optimally used for the propeller shaft. If a quick universal joint is used, a stable function can be exhibited over a long period of time. In particular, balance correction in the state where it is assembled to the propeller shaft, and handling during painting process and assembly to the vehicle are facilitated.

なお、本発明の等速自在継手は、前記したように、自動車のプロペラシャフトに用いるのが好ましいが、もちろんプロペラシャフト以外に用いることができる。   As described above, the constant velocity universal joint of the present invention is preferably used for a propeller shaft of an automobile, but of course, it can be used for other than the propeller shaft.

また、角度抑制機構40による角度規制の前記所定角度としては、ブーツ31の大径部31aの外径や小径部31bの外径等の応じて種々変更できる。すなわち、所定角度は、ブーツ挟まれを防止することができるとともに、使用環境下での屈曲に対応できる屈曲が可能な範囲であればよい。   Further, the predetermined angle of the angle restriction by the angle suppression mechanism 40 can be variously changed according to the outer diameter of the large diameter portion 31a of the boot 31, the outer diameter of the small diameter portion 31b, and the like. That is, the predetermined angle may be in a range that can prevent bending of the boot and can be bent in a usage environment.

前記実施形態では反ブーツ側の内輪21端面側に角度抑制機構40を設けたが、ブーツ側の内輪21端面側に角度抑制機構40を設けてもよい。すなわち、継手許容角度を規制する間座部材41を、ブーツ側の内輪21端面に当接するように装着してもよい。また、反ブーツ側の内輪21端面側およびブーツ側の内輪21端面側の両端に間座部材41を設けてもよい。この場合、内輪21の両端面側で継手許容角度を規制することができ、安定した規制が可能となる。   In the above embodiment, the angle suppression mechanism 40 is provided on the end face side of the inner ring 21 on the anti-boot side. However, the angle suppression mechanism 40 may be provided on the end face side of the inner ring 21 on the boot side. That is, the spacer member 41 that regulates the joint allowable angle may be mounted so as to abut on the end surface of the inner ring 21 on the boot side. Further, spacer members 41 may be provided at both ends of the inner ring 21 end face side on the anti-boot side and the inner ring 21 end face side on the boot side. In this case, the joint allowable angle can be restricted on both end surfaces of the inner ring 21, and stable regulation is possible.

内輪21に、間座部材41を嵌合させるための凹部44を設けたが、前記凹部44を設けなくてもよい。また、シャフト抜け止め用の止め輪(スナップリング)32を介して前記間座部材41を内輪21端面に固定したが、止め輪32を使用することなく、他の固定手段にて間座部材41を固定するようにしてもよい。   Although the recess 44 for fitting the spacer member 41 to the inner ring 21 is provided, the recess 44 may not be provided. Further, although the spacer member 41 is fixed to the end surface of the inner ring 21 through a retaining ring (snap ring) 32 for preventing the shaft from coming off, the spacer member 41 is not fixed to the spacer member 41 by other fixing means. May be fixed.

また、間座部材41の本体部43は、周方向凹溝41に嵌合可能であれば、エンドレスであっても、一部に切欠きを有するものであってもよい。そのため、間座部材41の材質も、この等速自在継手が使用される環境に対応でき、しかも、ボール23に間座部材41の爪部42が当接した際に、継手許容角度を規制することができるものであれば、ゴム、樹脂、金属等の種々のものを使用することができる。   Further, the main body 43 of the spacer member 41 may be endless or may have a notch as long as it can be fitted in the circumferential groove 41. Therefore, the material of the spacer member 41 can also cope with the environment in which the constant velocity universal joint is used, and restricts the allowable joint angle when the claw portion 42 of the spacer member 41 contacts the ball 23. As long as it can be used, various materials such as rubber, resin, and metal can be used.

本発明の等速自在継手としても、トルク伝達手段としてボールを使用する等速自在継手に適用することができる。   The constant velocity universal joint of the present invention can also be applied to a constant velocity universal joint that uses a ball as torque transmitting means.

本発明の実施形態を示す等速自在継手の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the constant velocity universal joint which shows embodiment of this invention. 前記等速自在継手の角度抑制状態を示す要部拡大断面図である。It is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows the angle suppression state of the said constant velocity universal joint. 前記等速自在継手の間座部材の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the spacer member of the constant velocity universal joint. 前記等速自在継手の間座部材の正面図である。It is a front view of the spacer member of the constant velocity universal joint. 前記等速自在継手の間座部材の側面図である。It is a side view of the spacer member of the constant velocity universal joint. 前記等速自在継手の内輪の正面図である。It is a front view of the inner ring | wheel of the said constant velocity universal joint. 前記等速自在継手の内輪の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the inner ring | wheel of the said constant velocity universal joint. 従来の等速自在継手の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the conventional constant velocity universal joint. 従来の等速自在継手に用いられる他の密封装置の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the other sealing device used for the conventional constant velocity universal joint. 従来の等速自在継手に用いられる別の密封装置の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of another sealing device used for the conventional constant velocity universal joint.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

1 内輪
2 外輪
3 ボール
4 ケージ
6、7 トラック溝
8 シャフト
9 ポケット
10 密封装置
11 ブーツ
11a 大径部
11b 小径部
11c 屈曲部
13 ブーツアダプタ
13a 端部
13b 端部
13c 径方向壁
14 シール部材
15 ブーツバンド
16 緩衝部分
16a、16b 接着部
17 通気孔
18 枝部
19 密封室
21 内輪
22 外輪
23 ボール
24 ケージ
25 中心孔
26、27 トラック溝
28 シャフト
29 ポケット
30 密封装置
31 ブーツ
31a 大径部
31b 小径部
31c 屈曲部
32 スナップリング
33 ブーツアダプタ
33a 端部
33b 端部
34 シール部材
35 ブーツバンド
37 環状凹部
38 周方向溝
40 角度抑制機構
41 間座部材
42 爪部
43 本体部
44 凹部
50 エンドキャップ
50a 本体部
50b 小キャップ部
51 中央部
52 嵌合部
53 大径部
O 継手軸心
O1 シャフト軸心
θ 屈曲角

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Inner ring 2 Outer ring 3 Ball 4 Cage 6, 7 Track groove 8 Shaft 9 Pocket 10 Sealing device 11 Boot 11a Large diameter part 11b Small diameter part 11c Bending part 13 Boot adapter 13a End part 13b End part 13c Radial wall 14 Seal member 15 Boot Band 16 Buffer part 16a, 16b Adhesion part 17 Vent hole 18 Branch part 19 Sealing chamber 21 Inner ring 22 Outer ring 23 Ball 24 Cage 25 Center hole 26, 27 Track groove 28 Shaft 29 Pocket 30 Sealing device 31 Boot 31a Large diameter part 31b Small diameter part 31c Bending part 32 Snap ring 33 Boot adapter 33a End part 33b End part 34 Seal member 35 Boot band 37 Annular recess 38 Circumferential groove 40 Angle restraining mechanism 41 Spacer member 42 Claw part 43 Main part 44 Recess 50 End cap 50a Main part 50b Small cap part 51 Medium Part 52 fitting portion 53 large diameter portion O joint axis O1 shaft axis θ angle of bend

Claims (6)

内周面に軸方向に延びる複数のトラック溝を形成した外側継手部材と、外周面に軸方向に延びる複数のトラック溝を形成するとともに内径孔にシャフトの一端が連結された内側継手部材と、それら内外継手部材のトラック溝間に介在してトルクを伝達する複数のボールと、外側継手部材と内側継手部材との間に保持されてボールを保持するケージと、シャフト突出側の外側継手部材開口部を塞ぐ密封装置とを備え、前記密封装置が、一端部が前記外側継手部材に嵌合される金属製円筒状のアダプタと、大径部が前記アダプタの他端部に連結されると共に小径部が前記シャフトに嵌合される可撓性材料からなるブーツとを有する等速自在継手において、継手許容角度をとった状態でボールに当接し、継手許容角度を規制してシャフトとアダプタとの間のブーツ挟まれを防止する角度抑制機構を内側継手部材に設けたことを特徴とする等速自在継手。   An outer joint member in which a plurality of track grooves extending in the axial direction are formed on the inner peripheral surface, an inner joint member in which a plurality of track grooves extending in the axial direction are formed in the outer peripheral surface and one end of the shaft is connected to the inner diameter hole; A plurality of balls that transmit torque by being interposed between the track grooves of the inner and outer joint members, a cage that is held between the outer joint member and the inner joint member and holds the balls, and an outer joint member opening on the shaft protruding side A sealing device for closing the portion, and the sealing device includes a metal cylindrical adapter whose one end is fitted to the outer joint member, and a small diameter while the large diameter portion is connected to the other end of the adapter. In a constant velocity universal joint having a boot made of a flexible material fitted to the shaft, the shaft abuts against the ball in a state where the joint allowable angle is taken, the joint allowable angle is regulated, and the shaft and the adapter Constant velocity universal joint of the boot sandwiched angle regulation mechanism that prevents between, characterized in that provided in the inner joint member. 前記角度抑制機構は、内側継手部材端面からトラック溝に侵入して、前記ボールに当接する爪部を有する間座部材を備えたことを特徴とする請求項1に記載の等速自在継手。   2. The constant velocity universal joint according to claim 1, wherein the angle suppression mechanism includes a spacer member having a claw portion that enters the track groove from an end surface of the inner joint member and contacts the ball. 前記間座部材の爪部は、トラック溝の底面に沿って内側継手部材端面から軸方向内方に延びることを特徴とする請求項1又は請求項2のいずれかに記載の等速自在継手。   3. The constant velocity universal joint according to claim 1, wherein the nail portion of the spacer member extends inward in the axial direction from the end surface of the inner joint member along the bottom surface of the track groove. 前記間座部材の爪部の外面先端部を軸方向内方側に向かって順次内径側に傾斜するテーパ面とすると共に、前記爪部の先端縁を凸曲面としたことを特徴とする請求項1〜請求項3のいずれかに記載の等速自動継手。   The outer surface tip portion of the claw portion of the spacer member is a tapered surface that inclines inward toward the inner side in the axial direction, and the tip edge of the claw portion is a convex curved surface. The constant velocity automatic coupling according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 前記間座部材は、シャフトに外嵌され、リング状からなる本体部と、この本体部の外周に連設された前記爪部を備え、シャフト抜け止め用の止め輪を介して前記本体部を内側継手部材に装着したことを特徴とする請求項1〜請求項4のいずれかに記載の等速自動継手。   The spacer member includes a main body portion that is externally fitted to a shaft and has a ring shape, and the claw portion that is continuously provided on the outer periphery of the main body portion, and the main body portion is interposed via a retaining ring for preventing the shaft from coming off. The constant velocity automatic joint according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the constant velocity automatic joint is mounted on an inner joint member. 自動車のプロペラシャフトに用いることを特徴とする請求項1〜5のいずれかに記載の等速自在継手。

The constant velocity universal joint according to claim 1, wherein the constant velocity universal joint is used for a propeller shaft of an automobile.

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