JP2009008458A - Magnetic encoder and motor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a magnetic encoder capable of arranging easily a bias magnet without increasing the number of processes, without requiring an expensive tool, without restricting layout of a printed wiring board, without restricting the kind of an adhesive to be used, and without damaging reliability. <P>SOLUTION: This encoder is equipped with a board (printed wiring board 13) on which a magnetism detection part (magnetic resistance element 13) for detecting a magnetic field of a rotator 12 having a prescribed magnetic pattern; a support member (shield plate 14) which is a different body from the board; and the bias magnet 15 arranged on the support member, for forming the magnetic field of the rotator and a synthesized magnetic field. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a magnetic encoder and a motor equipped with the magnetic encoder.

  For example, the magnetic encoder is attached to a drive shaft of a motor, has a predetermined magnetic pattern and generates a magnetic field, a magnetoresistive element that detects the magnetic field of the rotary body, And a rotational speed detection unit that detects the rotational speed of the rotating body (motor drive shaft) based on the signal.

A bias magnet is formed on the magnetoresistive element or a printed wiring board on which the magnetoresistive element is mounted adjacent to the magnetoresistive element via an adhesive to form a magnetic field of the rotating body and a synthetic magnetic field (patent) Reference 1).
JP-A-9-243400

  In the magnetic encoder, it is necessary to position and paste the bias magnet with high accuracy in order to correctly apply the bias magnetic field. For this reason, the pasting position is printed on the printed wiring board in advance, and the bias magnet is pasted on the printed portion as a mark, or the bias magnet is positioned using a dedicated jig, or the printed wiring board. It is necessary to use a part of the electronic component mounted on for positioning.

  However, when a bias magnet is pasted with the printed part as a mark, it is difficult to paste with high accuracy, and it is necessary to confirm whether the bias magnet is pasted accurately and correctly after pasting, which increases the number of processes. was there.

  In addition, when a dedicated jig is used, it must be a high-precision jig, and there is a problem that the equipment cost increases.

  In addition, when a part of the electronic component is used for positioning, it is necessary to consider the layout of the electronic component when designing the printed wiring board. In the printed wiring board, there is a problem that it is very difficult to use a part of the electronic component for positioning.

  In addition, the adhesive used to attach the bias magnet on the magnetoresistive element or the printed wiring board adheres to the printed wiring board itself and other mounted electronic components, and therefore does not damage the electronic components. It was necessary to select an adhesive. For example, when using a high-hardness adhesive, performing a reliability test such as a thermal shock test may cause cracks in the solder part that joins the electronic component and the printed wiring board. There was a problem. Further, when curing the adhesive, it is necessary to select a curing method that does not damage the electronic component. Further, when the electronic component is replaced, if an adhesive is attached to the electronic component, it must be performed after the adhesive is removed, and there is a problem in terms of workability.

  In addition, since electronic components are mounted on the printed wiring board, there is a problem that a bias magnet needs to be attached while paying attention to electrostatic countermeasures of the electronic components.

  The present invention does not increase the number of processes, does not require an expensive jig, does not limit the layout of the printed wiring board, does not limit the type of adhesive to be used, and does not impair reliability. It is an object of the present invention to provide a magnetic encoder that can be easily arranged, and a motor equipped with the magnetic encoder.

  The magnetic encoder according to claim 1 of the present invention, which achieves the above object, includes a substrate on which a magnetic detection unit for detecting a magnetic field of a rotating body having a predetermined magnetic pattern is disposed, and a support member separate from the substrate. And a bias magnet disposed on the support member and forming a magnetic field of the rotating body and a combined magnetic field.

  The magnetic encoder according to claim 2 of the present invention is characterized in that the support member is a shield plate for preventing electromagnetic noise of the magnetic detection unit, which is disposed so as to face the substrate.

  The magnetic encoder according to a third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that a positioning portion for positioning the bias magnet by the support member is formed.

  A motor according to a fourth aspect of the present invention includes the magnetic encoder according to any one of the first to third aspects.

  According to the present invention, the number of processes does not increase, an expensive jig is not required, the layout of the printed wiring board is not limited, the type of adhesive to be used is not limited, and reliability is not impaired, The bias magnet can be easily arranged.

  An embodiment of a magnetic encoder of the present invention and a motor equipped with the magnetic encoder will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the magnetic encoder 10 includes a permanent magnet rotating body 11 having a predetermined magnetic pattern, and a magnetoresistive element 12 as a magnetic detection unit that detects a magnetic field of the rotating body 11. The printed wiring board 13 on which the magnetoresistive element 12 is mounted, the shield board 14 as a support member separate from the printed wiring board 13 disposed so as to face the printed wiring board 13, and the shield board 14 A bias magnet 15 is provided on the magnetoresistive element 12 so as to face the magnetoresistive element 12.

  The rotating body 11 has a disk shape, and a through-hole 11a is formed at the center portion of which the drive shaft 21 of the motor 20 (see FIG. 5) is inserted and fixed. The rotating body 11 has a magnetic pattern in which one half of the semi-disc shape is magnetized to, for example, an N pole, and the other half of the semi-disc shape is magnetized to an S pole.

  The magnetoresistive element 12 is configured by, for example, forming two repeating patterns made of metal wiring and orthogonal to each other on a glass substrate. When a magnetic field acts perpendicularly to the direction of the current flowing through the pattern, the magnetoresistive element 12 decreases its electrical resistance, and detects the magnetic field of the rotating body 11 using this decrease in electrical resistance.

  In the printed wiring board 13, in addition to the magnetoresistive element 12, a rotational speed detection unit (not shown) that detects the rotational speed of the rotating body 11 (drive shaft 31) based on an output (signal) from the magnetoresistive element 12. The electronic parts are mounted.

  The shield plate 14 prevents electromagnetic noise from acting on the magnetoresistive element 12, and includes a bottom portion 14a parallel to the printed wiring board 13, a peripheral wall portion 14b rising from an outer edge of the bottom portion 14a, and an upper end of the peripheral wall portion 14b. A fixing portion 14c extending in parallel with the bottom portion 14a is provided on the outer side, and is fixed to the printed wiring board 13 so as to surround the magnetoresistive element 12. The bottom portion 14a, the peripheral wall portion 14b, and the fixing portion 14c are integrally formed of a conductive nonmagnetic material. A bias magnet 15 is disposed on the bottom portion 14 a of the shield plate 14 so as to face the magnetoresistive element 12. The fixing portion 14c of the shield plate 14 is electrically connected to the GND pattern portion of the printed wiring board 13, and the shield plate 14 has the same potential as the GND pattern.

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of the shield plate 14, and a positioning recess 16 as a positioning portion for the bias magnet 15 is formed at the bottom 14 a of the shield plate 14 where the bias magnet 15 is disposed. The positioning recess 16 can be formed by pressing or the like, and the bias magnet 15 is easily positioned by being fitted into the positioning recess 16.

  FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the shield plate 15 in which the bias magnet 15 is disposed in the positioning recess 16. As shown in FIG. 4, since there are no components other than the bias magnet 15 on the shield plate 14, the work of fitting the bias magnet 15 into the positioning recess 16 is relatively easy. The bias magnet 15 fitted in the positioning recess 16 is fixed to the bottom portion 14a of the shield plate 14 by the adhesive 17 (see FIG. 1), but as described above, the bottom magnet 14a other than the bias magnet 15 is attached to the bottom portion 14a of the shield plate 14. These parts are not arranged, and the adhesive 17 does not adhere to parts other than the bias magnet 15 to affect other parts. Therefore, the type of the adhesive 17 to be used is not limited as in the case where the bias magnet 15 is disposed on the printed wiring board 13, and there is a degree of freedom in selecting the adhesive 17.

  The bias magnet 15 forms a combined magnetic field with the magnetic field of the rotator 11, and is composed of a rare earth magnet having a large magnetic force such as, for example, salalium cobalt. Therefore, there is no problem even if the bias magnet 15 is not in direct contact with or adjacent to the magnetoresistive element 12 and is separated from the magnetoresistive element 12, and the magnetoresistive element 12 detects the combined magnetic field of the rotating body 11 and the bias magnet 15. can do.

  According to the magnetic encoder 10 of the present embodiment, since no electronic components are arranged on the shield plate 14 in the step of attaching the bias magnet 15, it is necessary to pay close attention to countermeasures against static electricity of the electronic components. And work is easy.

  In addition, since the bias magnet 15 is not disposed on the printed wiring board 13 and the adhesive 17 for fixing the bias magnet 15 is not necessary, the electronic components disposed on the printed wiring board 13 can be easily replaced. In addition, the adhesive 17 does not adhere to the electronic component mounted on the printed wiring board 13 or the solder bonding portion between the electronic component and the printed wiring board 13, and no cracks occur in the solder bonding portion. Will improve.

  Furthermore, since the positioning recess 16 for the bias magnet 15 is formed in the bottom portion 14a of the shield plate 14, no special jig is required for positioning the bias magnet 15, and after the bias magnet 15 is arranged. In addition, it is not necessary to confirm whether or not the bias magnet 15 is accurately attached at the correct position.

  FIG. 5 shows a motor 20 equipped with the magnetic encoder 10 shown in FIGS.

  The rotating body 11 is fixed to the drive shaft 21 of the motor 20, and the printed wiring board 13 and the shield plate 14 are arranged to face the rotating body 11, and the rotating body 11, the printed wiring board 13 and the shield plate 14 are covered. 18 is covered.

  The combined magnetic field of the magnetic field of the rotating body 11 and the magnetic field of the bias magnet 15 is changed by the rotation of the rotating body 11 rotating with the rotation of the drive shaft 21, and this is detected by the magnetoresistive element 12. The rotational speed of the drive shaft 21 is detected by a rotational speed detection unit (not shown) that receives the output of.

  The present invention is not limited to the one shown in the above embodiment. Although the case where the positioning concave portion 16 is provided in the bottom portion 14a of the shield plate 14 is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and a positioning mark may be formed by printing, for example.

  Moreover, although the case where the bias magnet 15 was arrange | positioned at the shield board 14 was shown, it is not limited to this, What is necessary is just a support member separate from the printed wiring board 13. FIG.

It is sectional drawing which shows one Embodiment of the magnetic encoder of this invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the magnetic encoder shown in FIG. 1 with a part cut away. It is an expansion perspective view of the shield board before arrange | positioning the bias magnet 15. FIG. It is an expansion perspective view of the shield board after arrange | positioning the bias magnet. FIG. 2 is an enlarged side view of the motor shown partially cutaway showing an embodiment of a motor equipped with the magnetic encoder of FIG. 1.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Magnetic encoder 11 Rotating body 12 Magnetoresistive element 13 Printed wiring board 14 Shield plate 15 Bias magnet 16 Recessed part for positioning 17 Adhesive 20 Motor 21 Drive shaft

Claims (4)

A substrate equipped with a magnetic detection unit for detecting the magnetic field of a rotating body having a predetermined magnetic pattern;
A support member separate from the substrate;
A bias magnet mounted on the support member and forming a combined magnetic field with the magnetic field of the rotating body;
A magnetic encoder comprising: The magnetic encoder according to claim 1,
The magnetic encoder according to claim 1, wherein the support member is a shield plate for preventing electromagnetic noise of the magnetic detection unit, which is disposed so as to face the substrate. The magnetic encoder according to claim 1 or 2,
The magnetic encoder according to claim 1, wherein the support member has a positioning portion for positioning the bias magnet.   A motor comprising the magnetic encoder according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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