JP2008039192A - Power transmitting apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a power transmitting apparatus which attains suppression of increase in the number of part items, simplification of the structure of the apparatus, and reduction in size of the apparatus, and thus reduces the manufacturing cost of the apparatus. <P>SOLUTION: The power transmitting apparatus comprises a clutch housing 2, a clutch member 4, a pressure plate 5, and stopper portions 5b each fitting in a recess 4a formed on the inner peripheral wall of the clutch member 4 and limiting the rotation of the pressure plate 5, in which a rotational force inputted to a gear 1 is transmitted to or cut off from a shaft 3 via pressure-contact or release between the driving clutch plates 6 and driven clutch plates 7. The stopper portions 5b and the recesses 4a are provided with pressure-contact assisting cams for increasing the pressure-contacting force between the driving clutch plates 6 and driven clutch plates 7, or provided with back-torque limiting cams for releasing the connection between the driving clutch plates 6 and the driven clutch plates 7. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a power transmission device that can arbitrarily transmit or block the rotational force of an input member to an output member.

  In general, a power transmission device provided in a vehicle transmits the driving force of the engine and the transmission to the rear wheels, while arbitrarily transmitting the driving force to the front wheels, and when the transmission of the driving force is cut off, A wheel drive (two-wheel drive in an automobile) can be selected and a front-rear wheel drive (four-wheel drive) can be selected when transmission is performed. In such a general power transmission device, an input member connected to the engine and the transmission side, an output member connected to a wheel (front wheel) to be selectively driven, and a clutch member connected to the output member are provided. A plurality of clutch plates (driving side clutch plates) formed on the input member and a plurality of clutch plates (driven side clutch plates) formed on the clutch member to transmit power and separate them. Therefore, the transmission of the power is cut off.

However, a pressure assist function that improves the pressure contact force of both clutch plates during power transmission, and a back torque limiter that separates both clutch plates when a so-called back torque is generated when the rotation of the output member exceeds the rotation speed of the input member. In order to add a function, a technique in which a cam member is disposed in the vicinity of a shaft serving as an output member has been disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to the power transmission device in this document, a cam member is disposed between the shaft and the clutch member, and the pressure (clutch pressure plate in the same document) is moved in a direction in which both clutch plates are strongly pressed during power transmission. On the other hand, when a back torque is generated, the pressure plate can be moved in the opposite direction to separate both clutch plates.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-150517

  However, in the conventional power transmission device, since the cam member for the pressure contact assist and the back torque limiter is disposed in the vicinity of the shaft as the output member, the surface pressure applied to the cam surface of the cam member is reduced. There was a risk that it would become excessive. Therefore, it is necessary to configure the cam member with a highly rigid material such as a forged product so that it can withstand such an excessive surface pressure. However, when such a component is used, the entire apparatus becomes expensive. There was a problem that. In addition, the addition of a cam member increases the number of parts of the apparatus, complicates the apparatus configuration, deteriorates the workability during assembly, and deteriorates the manufacturing cost. It was.

  Therefore, in the conventional power transmission device, a stopper portion for preventing rotation of the pressure with respect to the clutch member is formed in a state where the pressure is attached to the clutch member. Such a stopper portion is integrally formed so as to protrude from the pressure, and is fitted into a recess formed in the inner peripheral wall of the clutch member to restrict the rotation of the pressure with respect to the clutch member. Also, the outer peripheral surface of the clutch member is provided with a fitting portion that fits with the driven clutch plate in a spline shape. The applicant of the present invention has studied to provide a press-contact assist function or a back torque limiter function in a conventionally formed concave portion of the clutch member and a fitting portion with the driven side clutch plate.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and can reduce the manufacturing cost of the apparatus, suppress the increase in the number of parts, simplify the apparatus configuration, and reduce the size in view of the magnitude of the transmission torque. It is to provide a power transmission device that can be achieved.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a clutch housing that is rotated with the rotation of the input member to form a plurality of drive side clutch plates, and a plurality of driven side clutch plates that are alternately formed with the drive side clutch plates of the clutch housing. And a clutch member connected to the output member, and the rotational force input to the input member can be transmitted to or shut off from the output member by the pressure contact or separation between the drive side clutch plate and the driven side clutch plate. In the power transmission device, a pressure assist cam for increasing the pressure contact force between the drive side clutch plate and the driven side clutch plate when the rotational force input to the input member can be transmitted to the output member. Or a back torque limiter cam for separating the drive side clutch plate and the driven side clutch plate when the rotation of the output member exceeds the rotation speed of the input member. Characterized in that provided in the clutch member.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the power transmission device according to the first aspect, the clutch member is attached to the clutch member while allowing the clutch member to move in the axial direction, and the driving is performed as the clutch member moves in the axial direction. A pressure capable of press-contacting or separating the side clutch plate and the driven clutch plate, and a protrusion integrally formed from the pressure, and fitted into a recess formed in the inner peripheral wall of the clutch member to rotate the pressure with respect to the clutch member. A stopper portion that regulates the pressure, and when the rotational force input to the input member can be transmitted to the output member, the pressure is moved so that the pressure contact between the driving clutch plate and the driven clutch plate is achieved. The pressure assist cam for increasing the force, or the pressure when the rotation of the output member exceeds the rotation speed of the input member. A back torque limiter cam for moving the drive-side clutch plate and the driven-side clutch plate to be separated is formed in a recess formed in the clutch member and the stopper portion fitted in the recess. .

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the power transmission device according to the first aspect, the assist cam or the back torque limiter cam is formed at a fitting portion of the clutch member with the driven clutch plate. Features.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the power transmission device according to the third aspect, the fitting portion is made of a member different from the clutch member, and is made of a material having higher rigidity than the clutch member. And

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the power transmission device according to the first aspect, at least the cam surface of the pressure-contact assist cam or the back torque limiter cam is subjected to a surface treatment for wear resistance or durability. It is characterized by.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the clutch member in which the concave portion or the fitting portion is formed is provided with the pressure contact assist function or the back torque limiter function, so that a part such as a cam member to be newly added is unnecessary, and the device The manufacturing cost can be reduced, the increase in the number of parts, the simplification of the apparatus configuration, and the downsizing of the apparatus can be achieved.

  According to the invention of claim 2, since the conventionally formed recess and stopper are provided with a pressure contact assist function or a back torque limiter function, parts such as a cam member to be newly added are unnecessary, and The manufacturing cost can be reduced, the number of parts can be reduced, the apparatus configuration can be simplified, and the apparatus can be further downsized.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the engagement portion with the driven side clutch plate is provided with the pressure assist function or the back torque limiter function, so the pressure contact force with the drive side clutch plate is the same as the number of the driven side clutch plates. Alternatively, the separation force can be increased and the apparatus can be downsized.

  According to the invention of claim 4, since the fitting portion is made of a member different from the clutch member and made of a material having higher rigidity than the clutch member, durability is improved even when an uneven load is applied to the fitting portion. Can be made.

  According to the invention of claim 5, at least the cam surface of the pressure-contact assist cam or the back torque limiter cam is subjected to a surface treatment for wear resistance or durability, so that a good cam action can be performed. And the life of the power transmission device can be extended.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
The power transmission device according to the first embodiment is arranged in a vehicle such as a two-wheeled vehicle and arbitrarily transmits or cuts the driving force of an engine or a mission to the front wheel side, as shown in FIG. A clutch housing 2 in which a gear 1 as an input member is formed, a clutch member 4 connected to a shaft 3 as an output member, a pressure 5 attached to the right end side of the clutch member 4 in the figure, and a clutch housing The driving side clutch plate 6 is connected to the second side, and the driven side clutch plate 7 is connected to the clutch member 4 side.

  The gear 1 is rotatable about the shaft 3 when a driving force (rotational force) transmitted from the engine is input, and is connected to the clutch housing 2 by a rivet 8 or the like. The clutch housing 2 is formed of a cylindrical case member opened on the right end side of the figure, and a plurality of drive side clutch plates 6 are formed from the inner peripheral wall thereof. Each of the drive side clutch plates 6 is made of a plate material formed in a substantially annular shape, and is configured to be able to rotate with the rotation of the clutch housing 2.

  The clutch member 4 is formed of a cylindrical case member disposed in the clutch housing 2 and opened on the right end side in the figure. The shaft 3 is connected to the substantially center of the clutch member 4 by spline fitting while passing therethrough, and the shaft 3 is also rotated when the clutch member 4 rotates. A spline extending in the rotation axis direction (left and right direction in the figure) is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the clutch member 4, and the driven side clutch plate 7 is fitted into the spline.

  The driven clutch plates 7 are alternately stacked with the driving clutch plates 6 so that the adjacent clutch plates 6 and 7 can be pressed against or separated from each other. That is, both the clutch plates 6 and 7 are allowed to slide in the direction of the rotation axis of the clutch member 4, and are pressed against each other when pressed by the pressure 5 in the left direction in FIG. Is transmitted to the clutch member 4 and the shaft 3, and is released when the pressure 5 is released, the clutch member 4 stops following the rotation of the clutch housing 2, and the torque is transmitted to the shaft 3. It will not be done.

  The separation of the clutch plates 6 and 7 here does not need to be a state where a clearance is generated between the clutch plates 6 and 7, and the press contact is released even if no physical clearance is generated. This also includes a state in which the clutch member 4 does not follow the rotation of the clutch housing 2 (that is, a state in which the drive side clutch plate 6 slides on the driven side clutch plate 7).

  The pressure 5 is formed in a substantially disc shape so as to close the opening (right end in the figure) of the clutch member 4, and is always urged leftward in the figure by the clutch spring S. That is, the clutch member 4 is formed with a boss portion 4b extending and penetrating to the pressure 5 side. The clutch bolt B is inserted into the boss portion 4b and the head side of the clutch bolt B and the pressure 5 are connected to each other. With the clutch spring S interposed therebetween, the pressure 5 is always urged to the left.

  On the other hand, the edge portion 5a of the pressure 5 is in contact with the rightmost portion in the drawing in which the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch 7 are stacked, and both clutch plates 6 and 7 are urged by the urging force of the clutch spring S. Are to come into pressure contact. Accordingly, the clutch housing 2 and the clutch member 4 are always connected, and the shaft 3 can be rotated when a rotational force is input to the gear 1.

  However, a push rod 9 extending in the axial direction is disposed inside the shaft 3, and when the driver operates an operating means (not shown), the push rod 9 protrudes to the right in the figure, The pressure 5 can be moved rightward against the urging force of the clutch spring S. When the pressure 5 moves in the right direction, the pressure contact force between the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 is released, and the rotational force input to the gear 1 and the clutch housing 2 in the separated state becomes the clutch member 4 and It is interrupted without being transmitted to the shaft 3. That is, the pressure 5 is configured such that the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 can be pressed against or separated from each other as the clutch member 4 moves in the axial direction.

  Here, in order to restrict the rotation of the pressure 5 relative to the clutch member 4, a stopper portion 5 b is formed to protrude from the pressure 5. The stopper portion 5b extends from the pressure 5 to the left side in the figure and has a substantially convex shape formed integrally with the pressure 5, and is fitted into a concave portion 4a formed on the inner peripheral wall of the clutch member 4. It functions as a detent that restricts the rotation of the pressure 5 relative to the clutch member 4.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the stopper part 5b and the recessed part 4a are formed so as to be inclined by a predetermined angle α with respect to a horizontal plane extending in the left and right direction in the figure. Specifically, the stopper portion 5b has cam surfaces 5ba and 5bb inclined at an angle α, and corresponding cam surfaces 4aa and 4ab are formed in the recess 4a, and the cam surfaces 5bb and 4ab are pressure-contact assist cams. The cam surfaces 5ba and 4aa constitute a back torque limiter cam.

  That is, when the rotational force input to the gear 1 and the clutch housing 2 can be transmitted to the shaft 3 via the clutch member 4, the clutch member 4 is given a rotational force in the direction a in FIG. Therefore, the pressure 5 is moved in the direction c in the figure by the action of the pressure assist cam, so that the pressure contact force between the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 is increased.

  On the other hand, when the rotation of the shaft 3 exceeds the rotation speed of the gear 1 and the clutch housing 2 and a back torque in the direction b in the figure is generated, the pressure 5 is shown in the figure by the action of the cam for the back torque limiter. The drive-side clutch plate 6 and the driven-side clutch plate 7 are separated by moving in the d direction. Thereby, the malfunction with respect to the power transmission device and power source (engine side) by back torque can be avoided.

  As described above, since the pressing assist cam or the back torque limiter cam is formed in the concave portion 4a and the stopper portion 5b located on the inner peripheral wall of the clutch member 4, the cam member having the above function is provided in the vicinity of the shaft 3 as in the prior art. As compared with the case where the is disposed, the surface pressure applied to the cam surface can be reduced, and an excessive load can be avoided. Therefore, a separate part such as a forged product is not required, the manufacturing cost can be reduced, and the number of parts can be reduced. Note that it is possible to reduce the size when viewed from the magnitude of the transmission torque (that is, downsizing when comparing the same transmission torque).

  In addition, it is possible to perform the pressure contact assist function and the back torque limiter function only by changing the shape of the stopper portion that has been conventionally formed and the concave portion into which the stopper is fitted, and the conventional stopper portion has a function to prevent the pressure 5 from rotating. Therefore, it is formed with relatively high rigidity, and it is not necessary to add a separate process for improving the rigidity. Therefore, the effect that the present invention can be easily applied to the existing power transmission device can be achieved.

  Further, it is preferable to subject the cam surfaces 5bb and 4ab constituting the pressure assist cam and the cam surfaces 5ba and 4aa constituting the back torque limiter cam to surface treatment for wear resistance or durability. Examples of the surface treatment include chrome plating treatment and alumite treatment. As a result, the slidability of the cam surface can be improved and a good cam action can be performed, and the cam surface can be prevented from galling and the life of the power transmission device can be extended. it can.

  It is sufficient that the surface treatment is applied to the cam surfaces of the pressure-contact assist cam and the back torque limiter cam, but the surface treatment may be applied to the entire clutch member 4 and the pressure 5. Further, the surface treatment may be performed only on either the pressure-contact assist cam or the back torque limiter cam.

Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described.
As in the first embodiment, the power transmission device according to the present embodiment is disposed in a vehicle such as a two-wheeled vehicle and arbitrarily transmits or blocks the driving force of the engine or the mission to the front wheels. 3, a gear 1 (input member), a clutch housing 2, a shaft 3 (output member) clutch member 4, a pressure 5, and the like are provided, and a drive-side clutch plate 6 is connected to the clutch housing 2 side. The driven clutch plate 7 is connected to the clutch member 4 side. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component similar to 1st Embodiment, and the detailed description shall be abbreviate | omitted.

  Here, the fitting portion with the driven side clutch plate 7 formed on the outer peripheral wall of the clutch member 4 is made of an iron fitting pin 10, and as shown in FIG. It is attached with an inclination of a predetermined angle α with respect to the four axial directions. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, each driven-side clutch plate 7 is formed with a notch 7 a that can be fitted with the fitting pin 10. When the fitting pin 10 rotates together with the clutch member 4, The side clutch plate 7 is also configured to be able to rotate.

  Here, since the fitting pin 10 is disposed so as to be inclined by a predetermined angle α, the inclined surface 10a forms a pressure contact assist cam, and the inclined surface 10b forms a back torque limiter cam. Yes. That is, when the rotational force input to the gear 1 and the clutch housing 2 reaches the clutch member 4 and tries to rotate in the direction a in FIG. 4, each driven side clutch plate 7 is shown in FIG. It is moved in the c direction (the same direction as the pressing direction by the pressure 5) to increase the pressure contact force with the drive side clutch plate 6.

  On the other hand, when the rotation of the shaft 3 exceeds the rotation speed of the gear 1 and the clutch housing 2 and a back torque in the direction b in the figure is generated, each driven side clutch plate 7 is acted upon by the action of the back torque limiter cam. Is moved in the d direction (opposite to the pressing direction by the pressure 5) in the same figure to be separated from the drive side clutch plate 6. Thereby, similarly to the first embodiment, it is possible to avoid problems with the power transmission device and the power source (engine side) due to the back torque.

  As described above, the pressure contact assist cam or the back torque limiter cam is formed at the fitting portion (fitting pin 10) with the driven side clutch plate 7 located on the outer peripheral wall of the clutch member 4. Compared to the first embodiment in which both cams are formed on the inner peripheral wall, the surface pressure applied to the cam surface can be reduced, and an excessive load is more effectively avoided. be able to. Accordingly, since only the fitting pin 10 is provided instead of the conventional spline shape, a separate part such as a forged product is not required, the manufacturing cost can be reduced, and the increase in the number of parts can be suppressed. Can do. As in the first embodiment, the size can be reduced when viewed from the magnitude of the transmission torque.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the fitting part with the driven side clutch board 7 is comprised by the iron fitting pins 10 which are another parts, the said driven side clutch board 7 (specifically notch part) Even if an unbalanced load is applied from 7a), it can withstand the strength sufficiently and the durability can be improved. In addition, if it is a material of higher rigidity than the clutch member 4, it is good also as a fitting part which consists of another material. Further, as in the first embodiment, surface treatment for wear resistance or durability is applied to the inclined surface 10a forming the pressure contact assist cam and the inclined surface 10b forming the back torque limiter cam in the fitting pin 10. It is preferable to apply. Of course, the surface treatment can be applied to the entire fitting pin 10.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the fitting portion of the clutch member 4 with the driven clutch plate 7 is a separate member. For example, as shown in FIG. It is good also as what integrally formed the several spline L inclined only. That is, by fitting the notched portion 7′a of the driven clutch plate 7 ′ to each spline L, one inclined surface L1 (L2) of the spline L functions as a pressure-contact assisting cam, and the other inclined surface. L2 (L1) is caused to function as a back torque limiter cam. In this case as well, the surface treatment for wear resistance or durability is applied to one inclined surface L1 constituting the pressure-contact assist cam and the other inclined surface L2 constituting the back torque limiter cam, as in the above embodiment. It is preferable to leave. Of course, the entire surface of the clutch member 4 including the spline L can be subjected to the surface treatment.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pressure contact assist cam composed of the cam surfaces 5bb and 4ab or the back torque composed of the cam surfaces 5ba and 4aa in the first embodiment. Only one of the limiter cams may be formed. That is, in the case where only the pressure contact assist cam is formed, the cam surfaces 5ba and 4aa are eliminated from the inclination angle so that the wall surface rises substantially vertically from the bottom surface (the wall surface extending in the horizontal direction in FIG. 2) and the back torque. In the case where only the limiter cam is formed, the cam surfaces 5bb and 4ab can be made to have a wall surface (same as above) that rises substantially vertically from the bottom surface without the inclination angle.

  Further, instead of the fitting pin 10 in the second embodiment, the cross section may be rectangular (of course, the cam surface is necessary). However, the shape of the notch portion on the driven clutch plate 7 side needs to match the shape of the fitting portion. Furthermore, the power transmission device according to the present invention can be applied to various multi-plate clutch type power transmission devices such as two-wheeled vehicles, automobiles, three-wheel or four-wheel buggies, and general-purpose machines.

  As long as the pressure assist cam or the back torque limiter cam is a power transmission device formed on the clutch member, the power transmission device can be applied to devices to which other functions are added or those having different external shapes.

1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a power transmission device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Schematic diagram showing the vicinity of the stopper and the recess viewed from the direction of arrow A in FIG. A longitudinal sectional view showing a power transmission device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fitting portion between the clutch member and the driven clutch plate as seen from the direction of arrow B in FIG. The top view which shows the driven side clutch board applied to the same power transmission device The perspective view which shows the clutch member and driven side clutch board in the power transmission device which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Gear (input member)
2 Clutch housing 3 Shaft (output member)
4 Clutch member 4a Concave portion 5 Pressure 5b Stopper portion 6 Drive side clutch plate 7 Driven side clutch plate 8 Rivet 9 Push rod 10 Fitting pin (fitting portion)
L Spline S Clutch spring B Clutch bolt

Claims (5)

A clutch housing that rotates with the rotation of the input member to form a plurality of drive side clutch plates;
A clutch member having a plurality of driven-side clutch plates formed alternately with the drive-side clutch plates of the clutch housing, and connected to the output member;
In the power transmission device capable of transmitting or shutting off the rotational force input to the input member by the press contact or separation between the driving side clutch plate and the driven side clutch plate,
A pressure assisting cam for increasing the pressure contact force between the drive side clutch plate and the driven side clutch plate when the rotational force input to the input member can be transmitted to the output member; A power transmission device characterized in that a back torque limiter cam for separating the drive side clutch plate and the driven side clutch plate when the rotation exceeds the rotation speed of the input member is provided on the clutch member. . A pressure that is attached to the clutch member while being movable in the axial direction of the clutch member, and capable of press-contacting or separating the driving-side clutch plate and the driven-side clutch plate with the movement in the axial direction with respect to the clutch member;
A stopper portion that integrally protrudes from the pressure, fits into a recess formed in the inner peripheral wall of the clutch member, and restricts rotation of the pressure relative to the clutch member;
And when the rotational force input to the input member can be transmitted to the output member, the pressure is moved to increase the pressure contact force between the drive side clutch plate and the driven side clutch plate. A pressure assist cam, or a back torque limiter cam that moves the pressure to separate the drive side clutch plate from the driven side clutch plate when the rotation of the output member exceeds the rotation speed of the input member. The power transmission device according to claim 1, wherein the power transmission device is formed in a recess formed in the clutch member and the stopper portion fitted in the recess.   2. The power transmission device according to claim 1, wherein the assist cam or the back torque limiter cam is formed in a fitting portion of the clutch member with the driven clutch plate.   4. The power transmission device according to claim 3, wherein the fitting portion is made of a member different from the clutch member and made of a material having higher rigidity than the clutch member.   2. The power transmission device according to claim 1, wherein at least a cam surface of the pressure-contact assist cam or the back torque limiter cam is subjected to a surface treatment for wear resistance or durability.

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