JP2901949B1 - Planetary traveling device - Google Patents

Abstract

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve running performance on a rough road or the like. SOLUTION: A cylindrical drive drum 6 having a large number of traveling tires 18 rotatable and revolving along the outer periphery thereof is provided detachably to an axle 1 of a vehicle.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a planetary traveling apparatus capable of improving running performance on a rough road or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There are various types of vehicles such as general passenger cars and motorcycles, special four-wheel drive vehicles and construction vehicles. Usually, one wheel is attached to each of the left and right ends of the axle of these vehicles.

[0003]

As described above, the axles of various types of vehicles are usually provided with one wheel at each of the left and right ends. However, it was not possible to say that traveling performance on rough roads was very high if only one wheel was attached.

An object of the present invention is to provide a planetary traveling apparatus which can solve the above-mentioned problems and can improve the running performance on rough roads.

[0005]

In order to solve the above problems, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a cylindrical drive is provided.
A drum and rotation and rotation along the outer periphery of the drive drum.
Together and a large number of traveling tire capable revolve, the de <br/> live drum, is characterized in that the detachably attached to the axle of the vehicle.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a cylindrical drive drum and the drive drum are provided.
Numerous running tires that can rotate and revolve along the circumference of
Provided with a preparative, the drive drum, by which is detachably attached to an axle of the vehicle, so that the respective traveling tires driven by the drive drum is switched automatically rotate and revolve depending on the situation. This makes it possible to drive on a rough road.

[0007] In addition, planetary travel device that includes a large number of traveling tire and drive drum, for the existing vehicle Thailand
Almost as easy running property at only Ru mounted instead of ya
It is possible to Rukoto to improve. In addition, transmission of driving force
Due to friction between the running tires and the drive drum.
Cause damage by pebbles
And a highly durable device without any problems can be obtained.

Further, the invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that a large number of clip chips are provided on the outer periphery of the drive drum.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since a large number of clip chips are projected on the outer periphery of the drive drum, slippage between the traveling tire and the drive drum is eliminated, and the drive is reliably performed. The force can be transmitted. Moreover, since the transmission of the driving force is performed by friction between the traveling tire and the drive drum,
It is possible to obtain a highly durable device which does not cause damage even if bites of pebbles are caught.

Further, the invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the traveling tire is provided at three places on the outer periphery of the drive drum.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the running tires are provided at three locations on the outer periphery of the drive drum, so that a high running performance can be obtained with the simplest configuration.

Further, the invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that a winch winding portion can be attached to the drive drum.

[0013] In the invention according to claim 4 configured as described above, the winch take-up portion can be attached to the drive drum, so that winch traveling and winch work can be performed as necessary. Become.

Further, the invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the winch winding portion can be stored in the drive drum.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the winch take-up portion can be stored in the drive drum, so that the winch take-up portion can be taken out and used as needed. Become.

Further, the invention described in claim 6 is characterized in that a lock mechanism is provided for regulating the rotation of the running tire and revolving the running tire integrally with the drive drum. .

[0017] In the invention according to claim 6 configured as described above, by providing a lock mechanism for regulating the rotation of the traveling tire and revolving the traveling tire integrally with the drive drum, The planetary traveling device can be used as a water wheel as a whole, and can perform water wheel traveling.

[0018]

First Embodiment A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

1 to 17 show a first embodiment of the present invention.
It is shown.

First, the structure will be described. In the first embodiment, a vehicle side clip bolt 3 and a vehicle side clip nut 4 are used for a vehicle side hub 2 attached to an end of an axle 1 in a vehicle. The disk-shaped hub bracket 5 is provided detachably. A cylindrical drive drum 6 having a smaller diameter than the hub bracket 5 is formed integrally and concentrically on one surface of the disc-shaped hub bracket 5. A number of clip chips 7 are provided on the outer periphery of the drive drum 6.
To protrude.

Then, one flat surface and the winch winding portion 8
Is provided with a disk-shaped winch drum 9 having the other surface formed with. One of the surfaces of the winch drum 9 is turned to the front side (normally, the winch winding portion 8 is housed inside the drive drum 6 with the flat surface side as the front side). The winch drum 9 is attached to the drive drum 6 with bolts 10 by abutting the end surface on the side opposite to the hub bracket 5.

On the other hand, a housing bracket 14 is rotatably mounted on the outer periphery of the hub bracket 5 via a hub mounting bolt 11, a through bearing 12, and a mounting bolt 13.

On the housing bracket 14, a large number (three in the figure, but may be three or more) of tire support portions 15 are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction so as to protrude in the radial direction. I do. And each tire support 1
5, spindles 16 protruding from the same side as the drive drum 6 in the axial direction of the drive drum 6 are provided.

A hub 17 is attached to the tip of each spindle 16. The running tire 1 which is in contact with the drive drum 6 and which can roll along the drive drum 6
The running wheel 19 having the bracket 8 is fixed using a clip bolt 20 and a clip nut 21, respectively.

Further, a lock mechanism is provided for the planetary traveling device 25 as described above. As this locking mechanism, for example, a screw through hole 22 is formed in at least one of the running wheels 19, and a running wheel lock nut screw 23 is attached to a position corresponding to the screw through hole 22 of the tire support portion 15. The lock bolt 24 can be screwed into the nut 23 for running wheel lock through the hole 22.

The planetary traveling device 25 is connected to a general passenger car, a motorcycle 26 as shown in FIG.
A four-wheel drive vehicle 27 as shown in FIGS.
Here, the case where the traveling tire 18 is mounted with one wheel removed is shown), and the vehicle is mounted on the axle 1 of various vehicles such as a construction vehicle 29 as shown in FIG.

However, when the above-mentioned planetary traveling device 25 is mounted on the axle 1 of a general passenger car, the hub bracket 5 and the drive drum 6 rotate in the reverse direction. There is.

In the drawing, reference numeral 30 denotes a vehicle-side disc brake provided on the outer periphery of the vehicle-side hub 2 capable of holding a brake disk 31, reference numeral 32 denotes a working wire, and reference numeral 33 denotes a float attached to a lower portion of the vehicle. is there.

Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described.
This will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, the operation of the planetary traveling device 25 alone will be described. When a driving force is transmitted to an axle 1 of a vehicle, a vehicle-side hub 2 attached to an end of the axle 1 rotates together with the axle 1.

By the rotation of the vehicle-side hub 2, a disk-shaped hub bracket 5 attached to the vehicle-side hub 2 by using the vehicle-side clip bolt 3 and the vehicle-side clip nut 4.
Is rotated, and at the same time, the drive drum 6 having a cylindrical shape smaller in diameter than the hub bracket 5 and integrally formed concentrically with one surface of the hub bracket 5 is rotated.

Then, the rotation of the drive drum 6 is transmitted to a plurality (three in the figure) of traveling tires 18 arranged in contact with the surface of the drive drum 6, and each traveling tire 18 and traveling wheel 19, The hub 17 is rotated around the spindle 16.

At the same time, since the hub bracket 5 and the housing bracket 14 relatively rotate via the slewing bearing 12, a large number of running tires 18 can revolve along the drive drum 6.

At this time, a large number of clip chips 7 projecting from the outer periphery of the drive drum 6 bite into the surface of the traveling tire 18 or grooves formed on the surface, thereby causing slip between the drive drum 6 and the traveling tire 18. To prevent.

The rotation and revolution of the running tire 18 may both occur at the same time.
Tends to preferentially occur in the rotation with the smaller load applied to the motor.

The at least one traveling wheel 19
By screwing a lock bolt 24 to a running wheel lock nut screw 23 formed in the corresponding housing bracket 14 through a screw through hole 22 formed in
The rotation of the running tire 18 is restricted, and the running tire 18
It revolves around the axle 1 integrally with the drive drum 6.

Further, the surface of the winch drum 9 on which the winch take-up portion 8 is formed is brought into contact with the end surface of the drive drum 6 on the side opposite to the hub bracket 5, and the winch drum 9 is bolted to the drive drum 6. By using the device, winch traveling and winch work can be performed.

Next, the operation when the planetary traveling device 25 is mounted on a vehicle will be described. As an example, FIG.
A description will be given of a case where it is mounted on a four-wheel drive vehicle 27 as shown in FIG.

When traveling on a general road, for example, by releasing the four-wheel drive mode of the four-wheel drive vehicle 27, for example,
The front planetary traveling device 25 is driven, and only the rear planetary traveling device 25 is driven to reduce the burden on the front planetary traveling device 25. The front left and right four wheels and the rear left and right four wheels total 8 The vehicle is driven by driving the four rear wheels with the wheels grounded.

When traveling on uneven terrain such as a snowy road or a sandy terrain, the four-wheel drive vehicle 27 is set to the four-wheel drive mode, thereby driving the front and rear planetary traveling devices 25 and driving the front left and right In a state where a total of eight wheels, that is, four wheels on the rear side and four wheels on the rear side, are grounded, the vehicle travels while increasing the ground pressure by driving a total of eight wheels in front and rear two axes.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10, when the vehicle comes into contact with a stepped obstacle such as a staircase and the front contact wheel A collides with it (a), the running tire 18 cannot run by rotation. The orbit starts, and the upper wheel C moves forward and touches the upper part of the step (b). In this state, if traveling by rotation of the traveling tire 18 is possible,
With the upper wheel C as a ground wheel, the vehicle travels by rotation and gets over an obstacle (c) and moves forward as it is (d). Further, in a state where the upper wheel C moves forward and touches the upper part of the step, if the traveling tire 18 cannot still run by the rotation, the revolution continues further and the wheel B moves forward, and the upper part of the step moves. , And proceed in the same manner as above. In this way, at the step, the vehicle automatically switches to traveling by driving a total of 12 wheels on the front and rear two axes.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, when the vehicle touches the front ground contact wheel A when crossing a stream or a ditch (FIG. 12A), the running tire 18 rotates by itself. The upper wheel C starts moving forward and touches the upper edge of the stream or groove (Fig. 12).
(B)). In this state, if the running of the traveling tire 18 by rotation is possible, the upper wheel C is used as the grounding wheel to perform the running by running over a brook or a groove (FIG. 12 (c)) and proceeds forward (FIG. 12 (c)). d)). Further, in a state where the upper wheel C moves forward and touches the upper edge of the creek or groove, if the traveling tire 18 cannot yet travel by rotation, the revolution continues further and the wheel B moves forward. , And touch the ground at the edge of the stream or groove, and proceed forward in the same manner as above. As described above, in a stream or a groove, the driving is automatically switched to driving by driving a total of 12 wheels in front and rear two axes.

When climbing up or down a cliff or slope, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 14, the winch drum 9 has the surface on which the winch winding portion 8 is formed facing the front side, and the intermediate portion of the wire 32 is wound around the winch winding portion 3 by about three turns. Attach both ends to a fixed object such as wood or stone,
It is moved by the rotation of the winch drum 9.

At this time, the vehicle-side disc brake 30 is used as a winch brake.

Similarly, when crossing a valley or the like, as shown in FIG. 15, the surface of the winch drum 9 on which the winch winding section 8 is formed faces up, and the wire 32 is wound on the winch winding section 8. The intermediate portion is wound about three turns, the both ends of the wire 32 are bound to a fixed object such as a tree or a stone on both sides of the valley, and the winch drum 9 is rotated in the air by rotation.

Further, when crossing over water or a swamp, a float is attached to the lower part of the vehicle, and the vehicle is passed through a screw hole 22 formed in at least one traveling wheel 19.
A lock bolt 24 is screwed onto a corresponding nut screw 23 for running wheel lock formed on the housing bracket 14 to restrict the rotation of the running tire 18 and revolve the running tire 18 integrally with the drive drum 6. By doing so, the planetary traveling device 25 is used as a water wheel, and the traveling of the water wheel is performed.

As described above, according to the present invention, the cylinder
Drive drum 6 and an outer periphery of the drive drum 6
A number of running tires 18 that can rotate and revolve along
The drive drum 6 is mounted on the axle 1 of the vehicle.
Since detachable from, and that each running tire 18 which is driven by the drive drum 6 switches automatically rotate and revolve depending on the situation. This allows
It is possible to drive on rough roads.

Further, the planetary traveling device 25 having the drive drum 6 and a large number of traveling tires 18 is compatible with existing vehicles .
Easy as Ru almost as attached to the place of the tire and
It is possible Rukoto improve traveling performance on.

Also, since a large number of clip chips 7 are provided on the outer periphery of the drive drum 6, the running tire 18
It is possible to reliably transmit the driving force by eliminating the slip between the drive drum 6 and the drive drum 6. Moreover, since the transmission of the driving force is performed by friction between the traveling tire 18 and the drive drum 6, a highly durable device which does not cause damage even if a small stone is caught can be obtained.

In particular, the running tire 18 is mounted on the drive drum 6
By providing them at three places on the outer periphery of the, it is possible to obtain high running performance with the simplest configuration.

Further, since the winch take-up portion 8 can be attached to the drive drum 6, the winch can be run and the winch can be performed as required.

In particular, since the winch winding section 8 can be accommodated in the drive drum 6, the winch winding section 8 can be taken out and used as needed.

In addition, the rotation of the running tire 18 is restricted,
In addition, by providing a lock mechanism for revolving the running tire 18 integrally with the drive drum 6,
The planetary traveling device 25 can be used as a water wheel as a whole to perform water wheel traveling.

Although the first embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the first embodiment, and there are design changes and the like within the scope of the present invention. Even this is included in the present invention.

For example, three running tires are optimally arranged on the outer periphery of the drive drum, but at least two or more running tires are sufficient. The invention may be applied to a special vehicle having three or more axles, and the type of the vehicle to be applied is not particularly limited.

[0056]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a cylindrical drive drum and the drive drum are provided.
Numerous traveling wheels that can rotate and revolve around the outer circumference of the ram
Together and a tire, the drive drum, since detachably attached to an axle of the vehicle, so that the switching between the automatic rotation and revolution in response to each driving tire is driven by the drive drum conditions. This makes it possible to drive on a rough road.

[0057] In addition, planetary travel device that includes a large number of traveling tire and drive drum, for the existing vehicle Thailand
Almost as easy running property at only Ru mounted instead of ya
It is possible to Rukoto to improve. In addition, transmission of driving force
Due to friction between the running tires and the drive drum.
Cause damage by pebbles
And a highly durable device without any problems can be obtained.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since a large number of clip chips project from the outer periphery of the drive drum, slippage between the traveling tire and the drive drum is eliminated, and the driving force is reliably transmitted. It is possible to do.
In addition, since the driving force is transmitted by friction between the traveling tire and the drive drum, it is possible to obtain a highly durable device which does not cause damage even if a small stone or the like is caught.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, by providing the traveling tire at three locations on the outer periphery of the drive drum, it is possible to obtain high running performance with the simplest configuration.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the winch winding portion can be attached to the drive drum, winch running and winch work can be performed as required.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the winch winding portion can be stored in the drive drum,
If necessary, the winch winding section can be taken out and used.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a planetary traveling device is provided by providing a lock mechanism for restricting rotation of the traveling tire and revolving the traveling tire integrally with the drive drum. Can be used as a water wheel as a whole, and a water wheel running can be performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a side view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a view similar to FIG. 5, showing a state in which a winch winding section is attached.

FIG. 7 is a side view showing a state where the planetary traveling device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is attached to a motorcycle.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing a state in which the planetary traveling device according to the present invention is mounted on a four-wheel drive vehicle, and FIGS. 8 (a) and (b) are views showing different mounting modes.

FIG. 9 is a side view showing a state where the planetary traveling device according to the present invention is mounted on a construction vehicle.

FIGS. 10A to 10D are conceptual diagrams illustrating a process in which the planetary traveling device moves over a stepped obstacle, and FIGS. 10A to 10D are diagrams illustrating the process.

FIG. 11 is a side view showing a state where a vehicle is crossing a stream or a ditch.

FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing a process in which the planetary traveling device crosses a stream or a ditch, and (a) to (d) are flowcharts of the process.

FIG. 13 is a side view showing a state where a vehicle is climbing and descending a cliff or a slope.

FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state in which a planetary traveling device climbs or descends a cliff or slope.

FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram showing a state where the planetary traveling device is moving in the air in a valley or the like.

FIG. 16 is a side view showing a state where the vehicle is running on water wheels on water or a swamp;

FIG. 17 is a conceptual diagram showing a state where the planetary traveling device is traveling on water wheels on water, a swamp, or the like.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Axle 2 Vehicle side hub 5 Hub bracket 6 Drive drum 7 Clip tip 8 Winch winding part 18 Running tire 23 Nut screw for running wheel lock (lock mechanism) 24 Lock bolt (lock mechanism)

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Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. A cylindrical drive drum, and the drive
Numerous runs that can rotate and revolve around the circumference of the drum
Together and a tire, the drive drum, planetary travel device, characterized in that the detachably attached to the axle of the vehicle. 2. The planetary traveling device according to claim 1, wherein a large number of clip chips project from an outer periphery of the drive drum. 3. The running tire is mounted on the outer periphery of the drive drum.
The planetary traveling device according to claim 1, wherein the planetary traveling device is provided at a location. 4. The planetary traveling device according to claim 1, wherein a winch winding portion can be attached to the drive drum. 5. The planetary traveling device according to claim 4, wherein the winch winding portion can be stored in the drive drum. 6. A lock mechanism according to claim 1, further comprising a lock mechanism for restricting rotation of the running tire and revolving the running tire integrally with the drive drum. Planetary traveling device.