JP6820006B2 - Vibration device, vibration table and vibration method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a vibration device , a vibration table, and a vibration method used for vibration tests and the like.

A vibrating device that vibrates an object to be vibrated fixed to a vibrating table is known. In the vibrating apparatus described in Patent Document 1, the vibrated object placed on the vibrating table is vibrated in the horizontal direction via the vibrating table.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-237736

In the configuration described in Patent Document 1, the vibrated object (more strictly speaking, the vibrated object and the entire vibrated portion including a part of the vibrating device such as a vibration table that is vibrated together with the vibrated object). ) May be higher than the vibration table. In such a case, the moment of force acts on the object to be vibrated by the vibration in the horizontal direction. This moment of force was one of the factors that hindered the high accuracy of the vibration exciter.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to enable more accurate vibration by suppressing the moment of force applied to the object to be excited by vibration. At the point.

The vibrating device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a vibration table to which the vibrating object is attached and a vibrating unit that vibrates the vibrating table in a predetermined direction, and attaches the vibrating object to the vibrating table. At that time, the projection of the center of gravity of the vibrated object on the projection plane perpendicular to the predetermined direction is included in the projection of the movable part of the vibration unit on the projection plane.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the projection of the center of gravity of the vibration table on the projection plane may be included in the projection of the movable portion of the vibration unit on the projection plane.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the center of gravity of the vibration table may be arranged at the center of the outer shape of the vibration table.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration table may have a hollow portion capable of accommodating the object to be vibrated.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration table may have a substantially box shape.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration table includes a box portion having a first opening for moving the object to be vibrated in and out of the hollow portion on one surface, and a lid portion for closing the first opening. May be good.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the hollow portion may be formed in the central portion of the vibration table.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration table may have a bottom plate and a frame portion vertically protruding from the edge portion of the bottom plate.

The above-mentioned vibration exciter may have a grid-like middle plate that is arranged inside the frame portion and projects vertically from the bottom plate.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the middle plate may be joined to the bottom plate and the frame portion.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration table may have a second opening through which a long object connecting the vibrated object and the external device is passed.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration unit may include an X-axis vibration unit that vibrates the vibration table in the horizontal X-axis direction.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration unit may include a Y-axis vibration unit that vibrates the vibration table in the Y-axis direction, which is a horizontal direction perpendicular to the X-axis direction.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration unit may include a Z-axis vibration unit that vibrates the vibration table in the Z-axis direction, which is the vertical direction.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration table may have a bottom plate and may be provided with a mounting structure for mounting the vibrated object on the bottom plate.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration table may have a wall portion and may be provided with a mounting structure for mounting the vibrated object on the wall portion.

According to the configuration of the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to perform vibration with higher accuracy by suppressing the moment of force applied to the object to be excited by vibration.

It is a front view of the vibration exciter which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view of the vibration exciter which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the vibration apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drive control system of the vibration exciter which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the Z-axis vibration unit which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view of the Z-axis vibration unit which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the Z-axis vibration unit which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a vertical sectional view of the electrodynamic actuator for vertical drive which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an external view of the moving part of a vertical actuator. It is an external view of an expansion frame. It is an enlarged vertical sectional view around the neutral spring mechanism of the electromotive actuator for horizontal drive which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the XY slider which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view of the cross guide which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the A type linear guide which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a side view of the A type linear guide which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the A type linear guide which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the A type linear guide which concerns on embodiment of this invention. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of a retainer. It is a side view of the X-axis vibration unit which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the X-axis vibration unit which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the YZ slider in FIG. 21. It is a top view near the vibration table of the vibration apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged side view around the spring mechanism of a support unit. It is sectional drawing of the X-axis counterbalance part. It is sectional drawing of the Z-axis counterbalance part. It is an enlarged plan view which shows the bolt fixing position of the Z-axis counterbalance part. It is a relative acceleration spectrum in the X-axis direction measured at the four corners of the upper surface of the vibration table. It is a relative acceleration spectrum in the Y-axis direction measured at the four corners of the upper surface of the vibration table. It is a relative acceleration spectrum in the Z-axis direction measured at the four corners of the upper surface of the vibration table. It is a figure which showed the monitoring point of the acceleration on the Z-axis counterbalance part. It is sectional drawing of the modification of the X-axis counterbalance part. It is an external view of the X-axis counter balance part. It is a top view of the modification of the XY slider. It is a figure explaining the behavior of a cross guide. It is a top view of the vibration table which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the vibration table which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a left side view of the vibration table which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a left side view of the vibration table which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged perspective view around the vibration table of the vibration exciter which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged perspective view around the vibration table of the vibration exciter which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged front view around the vibration table of the vibration exciter which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged side view around the vibration table of the vibration exciter which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged plan view around the vibration table of the vibration exciter which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the vibration exciter which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the tip part of the Y-axis vibration unit to which the ZX slider of the 5th embodiment is attached. It is a side view near the XY slider of the 5th embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the linear guide of 5th Embodiment. FIG. 48 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II in FIG. It is a figure explaining the arrangement of the rail attached to the top plate of the movable part of the Z-axis vibration unit in 5th Embodiment. It is a front view of the electrokinetic type 3-axis vibration apparatus which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the frame 6322 which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the frame 6322 which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same or corresponding components will be designated by the same or corresponding reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a front view of the mechanism unit 10 of the electrokinetic type 3-axis vibration device 1 (hereinafter, abbreviated as “vibration device 1”) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, the left-right direction in FIG. 1 is the X-axis direction (left direction is the X-axis positive direction), the vertical direction is the Z-axis direction (upward is the Z-axis positive direction), and the direction perpendicular to the paper surface is the Y-axis direction ( The direction from the back side to the front side of the paper is the Y-axis positive direction). In the present embodiment, the Z-axis direction is the vertical direction, and the X-axis and Y-axis directions are the horizontal directions. 2 and 3 are a left side view and a plan view of the mechanism portion 10 of the vibration exciter 1, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mechanical unit 10 of the vibration device 1 has a substantially box-shaped vibration table 400 fixed in a state in which a specimen (not shown) is housed therein, and an X-axis of the vibration table 400. , Three vibration units (X-axis vibration unit 100, Y-axis vibration unit 200 and Z-axis vibration unit 300) that vibrate in the Y-axis and Z-axis directions, respectively, and vibration units 100, 200 and 300, respectively. It comprises a device base 500 to which is attached.

Each of the vibration units 100, 200 and 300 is a linear vibration unit provided with an electrokinetic actuator (voice coil motor).

The X-axis vibration unit 100 is connected to the vibration table 400 via a 2-axis slider (YZ slider 160) which is a slide connecting mechanism. The YZ slider 160 moves (slides) relative to the X-axis vibration unit 100 and the vibration table 400 in two directions (Y-axis and Z-axis directions) orthogonal to the vibration direction (X-axis direction) of the X-axis vibration unit 100. ) Is allowed, and the vibration of the X-axis vibration unit 100 can be accurately transmitted to the vibration table 400. Similarly, the Y-axis vibration unit 200 and the Z-axis vibration unit 300 are connected to the vibration table 400 via the ZX slider 260 and the XY slider 360, which are two-axis sliders, respectively. With this configuration, the vibration device 1 uses the vibration units 100, 200, and 300 to simultaneously and independently vibrate the vibration table 400 and the specimens fixed to the vibration table 400 in the three orthogonal axial directions. Can be done.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the drive control system 1a of the vibration exciter 1. The drive control system 1a includes a control unit 20 that controls the operation of the entire device, a measurement unit 30 that measures the vibration of the vibration table 400, a power supply unit 40 that supplies electric power to each unit of the vibration device 1, and an external device. The interface unit 50 for input / output is provided.

The interface unit 50 is, for example, a user interface for inputting / outputting to / from a user, a network interface for connecting to various networks such as LAN (Local Area Network), and a USB (Universal Serial) for connecting to an external device. It is equipped with one or more of various communication interfaces such as Bus) and GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus). The user interface includes, for example, various operation switches, displays, various display devices such as LCD (liquid crystal display), various pointing devices such as a mouse and a touch pad, a touch screen, a video camera, a printer, a scanner, a buzzer, and a speaker. Includes one or more of various input / output devices such as microphones, memory card readers and writers.

The measuring unit 30 includes a 3-axis vibration sensor (3-axis vibration pickup) 32 attached to the vibration table 400, and amplifies and digitally converts signals (for example, acceleration signal and speed signal) from the 3-axis vibration sensor 32. Then, it is transmitted to the control unit 20. The 3-axis vibration sensor 32 independently detects vibrations in the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions. Further, the measuring unit 30 has various parameters (for example, velocity, acceleration, acceleration, acceleration level (vibration level), amplitude, power spectral density) representing the vibration state of the vibration table 400 based on the signal of the 3-axis vibration sensor 32. (Including one or more of) is calculated and transmitted to the control unit 20. The control unit 20 inputs an alternating current to the drive coils (described later) of the vibration units 100, 200, and 300 based on the vibration waveform input via the interface unit 50 and the data input from the measurement unit 30. By controlling the magnitude and frequency of the vibration table 400, the vibration table 400 can be vibrated at a desired amplitude and frequency.

Next, the structures of the vibration units 100, 200 and 300 will be described. As will be described later, the X-axis vibration unit 100 and the Y-axis vibration unit 200 include horizontal drive electrokinetic actuators (hereinafter, simply referred to as “horizontal actuators”) 100A and 200A, respectively. Further, the Z-axis vibration unit 300 includes a vertical drive electrodynamic actuator (hereinafter, simply referred to as "vertical actuator") 300A.

5, 6 and 7 are a front view, a left side view and a plan view of the Z-axis vibration unit 300 (and the vibration table 400), respectively.

The vertical actuator 300A includes an air spring 330 (FIG. 8) for supporting the weight (static load) of the specimen or the vibrating table. On the other hand, the horizontal actuators 100A and 200A are provided with neutral spring mechanisms 130 (FIG. 11) and 230 (not shown) that provide a restoring force for returning the vibration table to the neutral position (origin, reference position), respectively. The horizontal actuators 100A and 200A are provided with neutral spring mechanisms 130 and 230 instead of the air spring 330, and the specific structures of the support unit 350 and the support units 150 and 250, which will be described later, are different. Since it has the same configuration as the vertical actuator 300A, a detailed configuration of the vertical actuator 300A will be described on behalf of each actuator.

As shown in FIG. 8, the vertical actuator 300A includes a fixed portion 310 having a tubular body 312, and a movable portion 320 whose lower portion is housed in the cylinder of the fixed portion 310. The movable portion 320 can move in the vertical direction (Z-axis direction) with respect to the fixed portion 310.

FIG. 9 is an external view showing a schematic configuration of the movable portion 320. The movable portion 320 includes a substantially columnar main frame 322, a drive coil 321 coaxially attached to the lower end portion of the main frame 322, and a rod 326 (FIG. 8) extending downward from the center of the lower surface of the main frame. .. Further, an expansion frame 324 having substantially the same diameter as the main frame 322 is coaxially attached to the upper end portion of the main frame 322.

The main frame 322 includes a substantially disk-shaped top plate 322a arranged perpendicular to the driving direction (Z-axis direction), a cylindrical main pillar 322c extending vertically (driving direction) from the center of the lower surface of the top plate 322a, and the like. Eight substantially rectangular flat plate-shaped ribs 322b attached radially to the outer periphery of the main pillar 322c are provided. The main pillar 322c and the eight ribs 322b form a substantially cylindrical body of the main frame 322. The eight ribs 322b are arranged around the main pillar 322c at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. Sufficient rigidity is given to the main frame 322 by connecting the top plate 322a and the main pillar 322c by the eight ribs 322b arranged in this way. The top plate 322a, the rib 322b, and the main pillar 322c are integrally connected to each other by welding or the like.

The outer peripheral side of the lower end portion of the rib 322b projects downward to form the coil mounting portion 322d. The coil mounting portions 322d of the eight ribs 322b are inserted into the upper end portions of the drive coil 321, and the drive coil 321 is mounted on the main frame 322.

As shown in FIG. 8, the rod 326 is fitted into the main pillar 322c from below. The lower part of the rod 326 projects downward from the main pillar 322c. Further, an expansion frame 324 is attached to the top plate 322b.

FIG. 10 is an external view of the expansion frame 324. As shown in FIG. 10, the expansion frame 324 includes a body portion 324a having substantially the same diameter as the main frame 322, and a top plate 324b horizontally attached to the upper end of the body portion 324a. The top plate 324b is a substantially rectangular flat plate-shaped member having a width (X-axis direction dimension) and a depth (Y-axis direction dimension) equal to or larger than the outer diameter of the body portion 324a.

On the upper surface of the top plate 324b of the expansion frame 324, six grooves (a pair of vertical steps 324b1) extending in a grid pattern in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction are formed. Along the step 324b1 on one side of each groove, rails 364a of half (nine in this embodiment) of the XY slider 360 described later are arranged. That is, the step 324b1 is a positioning structure for mounting the rail 364a at an accurate position on the top plate 324b. By providing the step 324b1, the nine rails 364a can be arranged on the top plate 324b with high parallelism / verticality by simply mounting the rail 364a along the step 324b1. A plurality of screw holes 324b2 for fixing the rail 364a with bolts are formed on the bottom surface of each groove.

Steps 324a1 and a plurality of screw holes 324a2 for positioning and fixing the Z-axis rail 344a of the movable portion support mechanism 340, which will be described later, are formed on both side surfaces of the body portion 324a in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, respectively. Further, a recess 324a3 is formed on the lower surface of the body portion 324a. The expansion frame 324 is bolted to the main frame 322 in a state where the top plate 322a of the main frame 322 is fitted into the recess 324a3.

Inside the tubular body 312 of the fixing portion 310, a substantially cylindrical inner magnetic pole 316 arranged coaxially with the tubular body 312 is fixed. Both the tubular body 312 and the inner magnetic pole 316 are formed of a magnetic material. The outer diameter of the inner magnetic pole 316 is smaller than the inner diameter of the drive coil 321, and the drive coil 321 is arranged in a gap sandwiched between the outer peripheral surface of the inner magnetic pole 316 and the inner peripheral surface of the tubular body 312. Further, in the cylinder of the inner magnetic pole 316, a bearing 318 that movably supports the rod 326 only in the Z-axis direction is fixed.

A plurality of recesses 312b are formed on the inner peripheral surface 312a of the tubular body 312, and the exciting coil 314 is housed in each of the recesses 312b. When a direct current (exciting current) is passed through the exciting coil 314, the arrow A in the radial direction of the tubular body 312 at a position where the inner peripheral surface 312a of the tubular body 312 and the outer peripheral surface of the inner magnetic pole 316 approach each other and face each other. A magnetic field as shown by is generated. When a drive current is passed through the drive coil 321 in this state, a Lorentz force is generated in the axial direction of the drive coil 321, that is, in the Z-axis direction, and the movable portion 320 is driven in the Z-axis direction.

Further, the air spring 330 is housed in the cylinder of the inner magnetic pole 316. The lower end of the air spring 330 is fixed to the tubular body 312. Further, a flange portion formed on the rod 326 is placed on the upper surface of the air spring 330. That is, the air spring 330 supports the main frame 322 from below via the rod 326. More specifically, the movable portion 320, the XY slider 360 supported by the movable portion 320, the vibration table 400, the X-axis counterbalance portion 610, the Y-axis counterbalance portion 620, and the Z-axis counterbalance described later by the air spring 330 will be described in more detail. The weight (static load) of the part 630 and the specimen is supported. Therefore, by providing the air spring 330 in the Z-axis vibration unit 300, it is necessary to support the weight (static load) of the movable portion 320, the vibration table 400, etc. by the driving force (Lorentz force) of the Z-axis vibration unit 300. Since it is eliminated and only the dynamic load for vibrating the movable portion 320 and the like needs to be applied, the drive current (that is, power consumption) to be supplied to the Z-axis vibration unit 300 is reduced. Further, since the drive coil 321 can be downsized by reducing the required driving force, the weight of the movable portion 320 can be reduced, so that the Z-axis vibration unit 300 can be driven at a higher frequency. Further, since it is not necessary to supply a large DC component for supporting the weight of the movable part 320, the vibration table 400, etc. to the drive coil 321, it is possible to adopt a small and simple power supply part 40 as well. Become.

Further, when the movable portion 320 of the Z-axis excitation unit 300 is driven, the fixed portion 310 also receives a large reaction force (excitation force) in the drive axis (Z-axis) direction. By providing the air spring 330 between the movable portion 320 and the fixed portion 310, the exciting force transmitted from the movable portion 320 to the fixed portion 310 is relaxed. Therefore, for example, the vibration of the movable portion 320 is prevented from being transmitted as a noise component to the vibration table 400 via the fixed portion 310, the device base 500, and the vibration units 100 and 200.

Here, the configuration of the horizontal actuator 100A will be described. As described above, the horizontal actuator 100A differs from the vertical actuator 300A in that it is provided with the neutral spring mechanism 130 (FIG. 11) instead of the air spring 330 (FIG. 8) and the specific structure of the support unit 150, and other factors. Both are common in the basic configuration of. The neutral spring mechanism 130 is also a shock absorber that elastically connects the fixed portion 110 and the movable portion 120 of the horizontal actuator 100A, similarly to the air spring 330. Further, the horizontal actuator 200A also has the same configuration as the horizontal actuator 100A described below.

FIG. 11 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the horizontal actuator 100A, which is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the neutral spring mechanism 130. The inside of the broken line frame is a rear view of the neutral spring mechanism 130 as viewed in the positive direction of the X-axis.

The neutral spring mechanism 130 includes a U-shaped stay 131, a rod 132, a nut 133, and a pair of compression coil springs 134 and 135 (elastic elements). The U-shaped stay 131 is fixed to the bottom portion (right end portion in FIG. 11) of the fixing portion 110 at the flange portions 131a formed at both ends of the U-shape. Further, a through hole 131b1 through which a rod 132 extending in the X-axis direction is passed is provided in the center of the bottom portion 131b (left end portion in FIG. 11) of the U-shaped stay 131.

The rod 132 is provided with a flange portion 132b at one end (left end in FIG. 11), and is connected to the tip of the rod 126 of the movable portion 120 (right end in FIG. 11) via the flange portion 132b. Further, a male screw portion 132a into which the nut 133 is fitted is formed at the other end portion (right end portion in FIG. 11) of the rod 132.

The pair of coil springs 134 and 135 are covered on the rod 132. One coil spring 134 is sandwiched and held between the flange portion 133a of the nut 133 and the bottom portion 131b (elastic element support plate) of the U-shaped stay 131. The other coil spring 135 is sandwiched and held between the bottom portion 131b of the U-shaped stay 131 and the flange portion 132b of the rod 132. By tightening the nut 133, a preload is applied to the pair of coil springs 134 and 135. The position where the restoring forces of the pair of coil springs 134 and 135 are balanced is the neutral position (or the origin or reference position) in the movable direction (X-axis direction) of the movable portion 120 of the horizontal actuator 100A. When the movable portion 120 is separated from the neutral position, a restoring force in the direction of returning the movable portion 120 to the neutral position acts on the movable portion 120 by the neutral spring mechanism 130 (directly, a pair of coil springs 134 and 135). As a result, the movable portion 120 can always be reciprocated in the X-axis direction with reference to the neutral position, and the problem that the position of the movable portion 120 fluctuates during operation is solved.

Next, returning to the description of the vertical actuator 300A, the configuration of the movable portion support mechanism 340 that supports the upper portion of the movable portion 320 from the side so as to be slidable in the axial direction will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, the movable portion 320 of the vertical actuator 300A is movable only in the drive direction (Z-axis direction) by four movable portion support mechanisms 340 arranged at equal intervals on the outer periphery thereof. It is supported by people.

The movable portion support mechanism 340 of the present embodiment includes an angle plate 342 and a Z-axis linear guide 344. Further, the Z-axis linear guide 344 includes a Z-axis rail 344a and a Z-axis carriage 344b. In the present embodiment, the Z-axis linear guide 344 has the same configuration as the A-type linear guide 364 / A (FIG. 14-19) described later. The linear guide is a mechanism for guiding a linear motion, and the Z-axis linear guide 344 guides a linear motion in the Z-axis direction.

On the side surface of the body portion 324a of the expansion frame 324 of the movable portion 320, Z-axis rails 344a extending in the Z-axis direction of the four sets of movable portion support mechanisms 340 are attached at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, two pairs of movable part support mechanisms 340 are arranged so as to face each other in the horizontal direction forming 45 ° with the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, respectively. However, for convenience of explanation, in other drawings, two pairs of movable portion support mechanisms 340 are shown so as to face each other in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, respectively. The number and arrangement of the movable portion support mechanisms 340 are not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. For example, the movable portion 320 is provided by three or more sets of movable portion support mechanisms 340 arranged around the movable portion 320 at substantially equal intervals. It is desirable to have a configuration that supports.

On the upper surface of the fixing portion 310 (cylindrical body 312), four angle plates 342 are fixed at equal intervals (90 ° intervals) along the inner peripheral surface of the tubular body 312. The angle plate 342 is a fixing member reinforced with ribs and having a U-shaped (or L-shaped) cross section. A Z-axis carriage 344b that engages with the Z-axis rail 344a is fixed to the upright portion 342u of each angle plate 342.

The Z-axis carriage 344b incorporates a large number of balls RE (described later) that are rolling bodies, and together with the Z-axis rail 344a, constitutes a Z-axis linear guide 344 that is a rolling guide. That is, the movable portion 320 is slidable only in the Z-axis direction from the side by the four sets of support structures (movable portion support mechanism 340) including the angle plate 342 and the Z-axis linear guide 344 in the expansion frame 324 above the movable portion 320. It is supported and cannot move in the X-axis and Y-axis directions. Therefore, the occurrence of crosstalk due to the movable portion 320 vibrating in the X-axis and Y-axis directions is prevented. Further, by using the Z-axis linear guide 344 (rolling guide), the movable portion 320 can be smoothly moved in the Z-axis direction. Further, as described above, since the movable portion 320 is supported by the bearing 318 so as to be movable only in the Z-axis direction, the rotation around the X-axis, the Y-axis and the Z-axis is also restricted, which is unnecessary. Vibration (vibration other than controlled translational motion in the Z-axis direction) is less likely to occur.

Further, in the normal use mode of the linear guide, the rail is attached to the fixed side and the carriage is attached to the movable side. However, in the present embodiment, contrary to the usual usage mode, the Z-axis rail 344a is attached to the movable portion 320, and the Z-axis carriage 344b is attached to the angle plate 342. By adopting such a peculiar mounting structure, unnecessary vibration is suppressed. This is because the Z-axis rail 344a is lighter than the Z-axis carriage 344b, has a longer dimension in the drive direction (Z-axis direction) (and therefore has a smaller mass per unit length), and has a mass in the drive direction. Since the distribution is uniform, fixing the Z-axis rail 344a to the movable portion 320 causes less fluctuation in the mass distribution when the Z-axis vibration unit 300 is driven, and therefore vibration caused by the fluctuation in the mass distribution. This is because it can be kept low. Further, since the Z-axis rail 344a has a lower center of gravity than the Z-axis carriage 344b (that is, the distance from the installation surface to the center of gravity is shorter), the moment of inertia is smaller when the Z-axis rail 344a is fixed on the movable side. Become. Therefore, with this configuration, the resonance frequency of the fixed portion 310 can be made sufficiently higher than the vibration frequency band (for example, 0 to 2000 Hz or more), and the deterioration of the vibration accuracy due to the resonance is suppressed.

Next, the configuration of the XY slider 360 that connects the Z-axis vibration unit 300 and the vibration table 400 will be described.

FIG. 12 is a plan view illustrating the configuration of the XY slider 360. As shown in FIGS. 5, 6 and 12, the XY slider 360 of the present embodiment has nine cross guides 364 (364L1 to L3, 364M1 to M3, 364R1) arranged at equal intervals in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. It is composed of ~ R3). These nine cross guides 364 can slide the Z-axis vibration unit 300 (specifically, the movable part 320 of the vertical actuator 300A) and the vibration table 400 in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction with low resistance, respectively. connect.

FIG. 13 is a side view of the cross guide 364. The cross guide 364 is obtained by superimposing and fixing the upper surfaces of the carriages of the A-type linear guide 364 / A and the B-type linear guide 364 / B so that the movable directions are orthogonal to each other. As will be described later, since the carriages of the A-type linear guide 364 / A and the B-type linear guide 364 / B are formed slightly longer in the traveling direction, the mass distribution in the length (L) direction and the width (W) direction The mass distribution is different, which can be one of the factors that give direction to the vibration performance of the vibration device 1. In the present embodiment, the carriages of the A-type linear guide 364 / A and the B-type linear guide 364 / B are directly fixed so that one length direction is directed to the other width direction to directly fix the cross carriage (cross guide 364). Carriage) is formed. As a result, the directions of the mass distributions of the A-type linear guide 364 / A and the B-type linear guide 364 / B are canceled to a considerable extent, and a cross carriage having less directionality of the mass distribution can be obtained. By using such a cross carriage, the directionality of the vibration performance of the vibration device 1 is reduced. Details of the A-type linear guide 364 / A and the B-type linear guide 364 / B will be described later.

In FIG. 12, of the pair of linear guides (X-axis linear guide 364X slidable in the X-axis direction and Y-axis linear guide 364Y slidable in the Y-axis direction) constituting each cross guide 364, the vibration table 400 side is shown. The arranged ones are shown by solid lines, and the ones arranged on the Z-axis vibration unit 300 side are shown by broken lines. Focusing on the linear guide on the vibration table 400 side shown by the solid line, the X-axis linear guide 364X is the first-direction cross guide 364P (cross guide 364M1, 364L2, 364R2, 364M3) attached to the vibration table 400, and Y. It can be seen that the axis linear guide 364Y is a mixture of the cross guides 364 in the second direction (cross guides 364L1, 364R1, 364M2, 364L3, 364R3) attached to the vibration table 400. The directions of the adjacent cross guides 364 are staggered in each of the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. That is, the cross guide 364P in the first direction and the cross guide 364 in the second direction are arranged alternately in each of the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. By arranging the cross guides 364 in alternating directions in this way, the directions of the mass distributions of the cross guides 364 are averaged, and vibration performance with less directionality is realized.

Next, the details of the A-type linear guide 364 / A and the B-type linear guide 364 / B constituting the cross guide 364 will be described.

14, 15 and 16 are a plan view, a side view and a front view of the A-type linear guide 364 / A (B-type linear guide 364 / B), respectively. The A-type linear guide 364 / A (B-type linear guide 364 / B) includes a rail 364a and an A-type carriage 364b / A (B-type carriage 364b / B).

The A-type carriage 364b / A (B-type carriage 364b / B) is provided with mounting holes HA (mounting holes HB), which are four screw holes (drill holes) for fixing bolts, at the four corners of the upper surface of the carriage. .. The A-type carriage 364b / A and the B-type carriage 364b / B have the same structure as each other except for the types of mounting holes HA and HB.

The four mounting holes HA and HB are formed so that their center lines pass through the vertices of the square Sq (indicated by the chain line in FIG. 14) on the upper surface of the carriage. That is, the interval at which the mounting hole HA of the A-type carriage 364b / A is formed (the length of the side of the square Sq) coincides with the interval at which the mounting hole HB of the B-type carriage 364b / B is formed, and is mounted. The arrangement of the holes HA and HB has four-fold rotational symmetry, respectively.

Therefore, even if the A-type carriage 364b / A and the B-type carriage 364b / B are overlapped with each other by shifting the traveling direction by 90 degrees, the four mounting holes HA and the four mounting holes HB are in contact with each other and four. The A-type carriage 364b / A and the B-type carriage 364b / B can be connected by the bolts of the above.

Further, since the mounting hole HA of the A-type carriage 364b / A is a screw hole and the mounting hole HB of the B-type carriage 364b / B is a drill hole, the A-type carriage 364b / A and the B-type carriage do not go through the connecting plate. It can be directly connected to 364b / B. This makes it possible to reduce the size and weight of the cross guide 364. By omitting the connecting plate and reducing the size and weight of the cross guide 364 in this way, the rigidity of the cross guide 364 becomes high (that is, the natural frequency is high), and the vibration performance of the vibration device 1 is improved. Specifically, vibration with less vibration noise is possible up to higher frequencies. Further, due to the weight reduction, the electric power required for the vibration of the cross guide 364 (that is, for driving the mechanism unit 10) is also reduced.

L-shaped notches C1 are formed at the four corners of the upper surface of the A-type carriage 364b / A (B-type carriage 364b / B). Further, a pair of L-shaped notches C2 extending in the traveling direction are formed at the lower portions on both sides in the width direction (vertical direction in FIG. 14) of the A-type carriage 364b / A (B-type carriage 364b / B). .. That is, both ends in the width direction of the A-type carriage 364b / A (B-type carriage 364b / B) are scraped off except for the flange portions F protruding from both sides in the width direction in which the mounting hole HA (mounting hole HB) is formed. ing. As a result, the weight of the A-type carriage 364b / A (B-type carriage 364b / B) has been reduced.

As described above, since the cross guide 364 is composed of only the A-type linear guide 364 / A and the B-type linear guide 364 / B dedicated to the cross guide and the four bolts connecting them, it is compact, lightweight, and highly rigid. It has become something like that. As a result, the cross guide 364 makes it possible to realize an XY slider (slide connection mechanism) having a high resonance frequency and less vibration noise.

Further, as described above, the A-type carriage 364b / A and the B-type carriage 364b / B have the same structure as each other except for the mounting holes HA and HB. Therefore, by connecting the A-type linear guide 364 / A and the B-type linear guide 364 / B with the traveling directions shifted by 90 degrees, the mass of each linear guide in the length (L) direction and the width (W) direction. The directionality of the distribution is offset, and the cross guide 364 with a small directionality of the mass distribution is realized.

Further, each of the carriages 364b / A and 364b / B has substantially two-fold rotational symmetry around the axis in the vertical direction (direction perpendicular to the paper surface in FIG. 14), but has four-fold rotational symmetry. Not done. Therefore, each carriage 364b / A, 364b / B has different response characteristics to an external force in the traveling direction (horizontal direction in FIG. 14) and the lateral direction (vertical direction in FIG. 14).

A-type carriage 364b / A and B-type carriage 364b / B, each of which has substantially twice rotational symmetry and has substantially the same mass distribution, are rotated 90 degrees around an axis in the vertical direction (rotational symmetry axis). The carriage (cross-carriage) of the cross guide 364 connected in combination has acquired rotational symmetry approximately four times, and the response characteristics to external forces are more uniform between the two traveling directions (X-axis direction and Y-axis direction). It has become.

By connecting the movable portion 320 of the Z-axis vibration unit 300 and the vibration table 400 via the cross guide 364, the vibration table 400 can be moved in the X-axis direction with respect to the movable portion 320 of the Z-axis vibration unit 300. It is slidably connected in the Y-axis direction.

Next, the internal structure of each linear guide constituting the cross guide 364 will be described by taking the A-type linear guide 364 / A as an example.

FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the A-type linear guide 364 / A. Further, FIG. 18 is a sectional view taken along line II of FIG. In the A-type linear guide 364 / A of the present embodiment, the outer diameter of the ball RE, which is a rolling element, is reduced to about half of the normal one, and the number of load paths of the rolling element is doubled to eight. As a result, the number of balls RE (the number of effective balls) interposed between the rail and the carriage is increased to more than twice the normal number. As a result, the load is distributed to more than twice the normal number of balls RE, so that the load per ball RE is halved, and the rigidity of the linear guide is significantly improved. In addition, by increasing the number of effective balls, more uniform rolling guidance becomes possible, and as a result, the motion accuracy of the carriage is improved (specifically, the posture fluctuation and vibration of the carriage that occur during traveling are reduced). There is.

The A-type carriage 364b / A includes a main block 364b1 / A, a pair of end blocks 364b2 attached to both ends of the main block 364b1 / A in the traveling direction, and four columns penetrating the main block 364b1 / A in the traveling direction. It is provided with four rod members R1, R2, R3, and R4 inserted into the through holes h1, h2, h3, and h4, respectively. The rod members R1, R2, R3, and R4 of the present embodiment are members having the same configuration.

In the present embodiment, the main block 364b1 / A is a metal member (for example, stainless steel), and the end block 364b2 and the rod members R1, R2, R3, R4 are resin members. The material of each member constituting the A-type carriage 364b / A is not limited to that of the present embodiment, and is appropriately selected from metals, resins, ceramics, various composite materials (for example, fiber reinforced plastics) and the like.

As shown in FIG. 17, two grooves Ga extending in the length direction are formed close to each other on both side surfaces (right side surface SR and left side surface SL) of the rail 364a. Further, two grooves Ga extending in the length direction are formed in close proximity to each of the left and right portions (TR on the upper right surface and TL on the upper left surface) of the upper surface of the rail 364a.

On the other hand, in the main block 364b1 / A of the A-type carriage 364b / A, eight grooves (2 rows × 4 sets) of grooves Gb are formed at positions facing each groove Ga. The load path Pa (Pa1, Pa2, Pa3, Pa4) and the load path Pb (Pb1, Pb2, Pb3, Pb4) are formed by each pair of the groove Ga and the groove Gb facing each other. Here, the load path refers to a portion of the path of the rolling element where a load is applied to the rolling element.

The load paths Pa1 and Pb1 (load path vs. P1) are formed in close proximity to each other between the right side surface SR of the rail 364a and the main block 364b1 / A. The load paths Pa2 and Pb2 (load path vs. P2) are formed in close proximity to each other between the right upper surface TR of the rail 364a and the main block 364b1 / A. The load paths Pa3 and Pb3 (load path vs. P3) are formed in close proximity to each other between the upper left surface TL of the rail 364a and the main block 364b1 / A. The load paths Pa4 and Pb4 (load path vs. P4) are formed in close proximity to each other between the left side surface SL of the rail 364a and the main block 364b1 / A. A pair of paths of rolling elements formed in parallel and close to each other in this way is hereinafter referred to as a "path pair".

Further, gaps Gs1, Gs2, Gs3, and Gs4 are formed between the right side SR, the right upper surface TR, the upper left surface TL, the left side surface SL, and the main block 364b1 / A of the rail 364a, respectively. The load path pairs P1, P2, P3, and P4 are formed in the gaps Pc1, Pc2, Pc3, and Pc4, respectively.

The four through holes h1, h2, h3, and h4 are formed parallel to the positions facing each of the four pairs of load paths pairs P1, P2, P3, and P4.

Through holes Qc (Qc1, Qc2, Qc3, Qc4) having a substantially rectangular cross section penetrate through the rod members R1, R2, R3, and R4 in the length direction, respectively. On the inner peripheral surface of each through hole Qc (specifically, two surfaces facing each other at a narrow interval), two pairs of opposite grooves Gc and Ge (only the through hole Qc2) extending in the extension direction of the through hole Qc are designated. The no-load paths Qa (Qa1, Qa2, Qa3, Qa4) and Qb (Qb1, Qb2, Qb3, Qb4) composed of (with) are formed.

As shown in FIG. 18, U-shaped protrusions Rp3 protruding from the through holes h3 of the main block 364b1 / A are provided at both ends of the rod member R3. A pair of parallel grooves Gcu described above are formed on the outer peripheral surface of each protrusion Rp3. The other rod members R1, R2, and R4 are also provided with protruding portions Rp1, Rp2, and Rp4 (not shown) in which a pair of U-shaped grooves Gc are formed.

The end block 364b2 is formed with four recesses D1, D2, D3, D4 (only the recess D3 is shown) accommodating each protrusion Rp (Rp1, Rp2, Rp3, Rp4). The recess D3 is formed with a pair of grooves Ge that face each other with a pair of grooves Gcu formed in the protrusion Rp3. Two pairs of grooves Gc and Ge facing each other form two U-shaped folding paths Ua3 and Ub3 (only the path Ua3 is shown). Similarly, a pair of grooves Ge are also formed in the other three recesses D1, D2, and D4, and a pair of grooves Gc formed in the corresponding protrusions Rp1, Rp2, and Rp4 are formed. The return paths Ua1 and Ub1, Ua2 and Ub2, and Ua4 and Ub4 are configured.

Further, gaps Gu1, Gu2, Gu3, and Gu4 (not shown) are formed between the protrusions Rp1, Rp2, Rp3, Rp4 and the recesses D1, D2, D3, and D4, respectively. The return paths Ua1 and Ub1, Ua2 and Ub2, Ua3 and Ub3, Ua4 and Ub4 are formed in the gaps Gu1, Gu2, Gu3, and Gu4, respectively.

One end of the return paths Ua and Ub is connected to the load paths Pa and Pb, and the other end is connected to the no-load paths Qa and Qb, respectively. That is, there are 8 pairs of 8 load paths Pa1, Pb1, Pa2, Pb2, Pa3, Pb3, Pa4, Pb4 and 8 non-load paths Qa1, Qb1, Qa2, Qb2, Qa3, Qb3, Qa4, Qb4. The return paths Ua1, Ub1, Ua2, Ub2, Ua3, Ub3, Ua4, and Ub4 are connected in a ring shape to form eight circulation paths.

Further, the gap Gs (Gs1, Gs2, Gs3, Gs4) and the through hole Qc (Qc1, Qc2, Qc3, Qc4) are annularly formed by a pair of U-shaped gaps Gu (Gu1, Gu2, Gu3, Gu4). They are connected to form four annular gaps CG. The four pairs (8 rows) of circulation path CPs are formed in each of the four annular gap CGs.

A large number of stainless steel balls RE (rollers) are housed in a row in each of the eight circulation path CPs. Further, one endless belt-shaped retainer RT is passed through each of the four annular gap CGs.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a part of the retainer RT. The retainer RT is a flexible resin member, and a large number of through holes RTh are formed in two rows at regular intervals in the length direction. The distance between the two rows of the through holes RTh is the same as the two circulation path CPs (path pairs) provided in each annular gap CG. A large number of balls RE arranged in a path pair in the same annular gap CG are rotatably fitted into the two rows of through holes RTh of the retainer RT. Then, the retainer RT circulates in the annular gap CG together with a large number of balls RE. The retainer RT prevents the balls RE from coming into contact with each other, and reduces vibration noise and wear of the balls RE due to friction between the balls RE.

As shown in FIG. 14, the A-type carriage 364b / A (and the B-type carriage 364b / B) of the present embodiment has an aspect ratio (length L and width W) with a length L of 125 mm or less (about 120 mm). The ratio L / W) is suppressed to 1.35 or less (about 1.32).

If the carriage is lengthened, the running accuracy (waving characteristics, etc.) and rigidity are improved, but there is a demerit that the weight is increased and the vibration (acceleration) performance is lowered. The length L of the 8-row carriage used in the vibration exciter is preferably in the range of 70-160 mm (more preferably in the range of 90-140 mm, more preferably in the range of 110-130 mm). ..

Further, in order to make the vibration performance in each axial direction uniform, the aspect ratio L / W should be close to 1. The aspect ratio L / W of the 8-row carriage as in the present embodiment is within the range of 0.65-1.5 (more preferably within the range of 0.7-1.4, still more preferably 0. It is desirable to set it within the range of 75-1.35).

In this way, by connecting the Z-axis vibration unit 300 and the vibration table 400 via the XY slider 360 that can slide in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction with a small resistance, the X-axis vibration unit 100 and the Y-axis are connected. Even if the vibration table 400 is vibrated in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction by the vibration unit 200, the vibration components in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction of the vibration table 400 can be transmitted to the Z-axis vibration unit 300. Absent.

Further, by driving the Z-axis vibration unit 300, almost no force is applied to the vibration table 400 in the X-axis and Y-axis directions. Therefore, vibration with less crosstalk becomes possible.

Further, as described above, the A-type linear guide 364 / A of the present embodiment reduces the outer diameter of the ball RE to about half of the normal one, thereby reducing the number of circulation path CPs to eight, which is twice the normal number. It is an article. In addition, the number of balls RE arranged in each load path has been increased to nearly twice the normal number. As a result, the A-type carriage 364b / A is supported more dispersedly by the number of balls RE more than twice (nearly four times) the conventional number. As a result, the rigidity is improved and the running accuracy is improved (lower waving).

Since 8-row linear guides such as the A-type linear guide 364 / A have been limited to use for the purpose of improving position accuracy in machine tools, conventional 8-row linear guides are used. The carriage length L was as large as 180 mm or more, and the aspect ratio was 2.3 or more, which was a low weight balance. As a result, the conventional 8-row linear guide is not suitable for a mechanism for high-speed driving such as a vibration exciter. The A-type linear guide 364 / A (B-type linear guide 364 / B) of the present embodiment can apply the 8-row linear guide to the vibration exciter by reducing the length L of the carriage and the aspect ratio. It has become something like that. Further, by using the A-type linear guide 364 / A, it has become possible to vibrate at a frequency exceeding 2 kHz, which was difficult in the past.

Next, the configuration of the YZ slider 160 that connects the X-axis vibration unit 100 and the vibration table 400 will be described.

FIG. 20 is a side view of the X-axis vibration unit 100 and the vibration table 400.
FIG. 21 is a front view of the X-axis vibration unit 100.
FIG. 22 is a front view of the YZ slider 160.
FIG. 23 is a plan view of the vicinity of the vibration table 400.

As shown in FIG. 20, the YZ slider 160 connects the connecting arm 162 fixed to the tip surface of the movable portion 120 (expansion frame 124) of the X-axis exciting unit 100, the connecting arm 162, and the vibration table 400 on the Y axis. It is provided with a cross guide portion 164 that is slidably connected in the direction and the Z-axis direction.

As shown in FIG. 22, the cross guide portion 164 includes two Y-axis rails 164a / Y (164a / Y1, 164a / Y4) and six Z-axis rails 164a / Z (164a / Z1, 164a / Z2). , 164a / Z3, 164a / Z4, 164a / Z5, 164a / Z6) and six crosses that slidably connect the Y-axis rail 164a / Y and the Z-axis rail 164a / Z in the Y-axis and Z-axis directions. It is provided with a carriage 164b (164b / 1, 164b / 2, 164b / 3, 164b / 4, 164b / 5, 164b / 6). The six cross carriages 164b are arranged in a grid pattern (Y-axis direction: 3 rows, Z-axis direction: 2 rows).

The upper three Z-axis rails 164a / Z1, 164a / Z2, 164a / Z3 and the lower one Y-axis rail 164a / Y4 are fixed to the tip surface of the connecting arm 162. Further, the remaining three lower Z-axis rails 164a / Z4, / Z5, / Z6 and the upper upper Y-axis rail 164a / Y1 are fixed to the side surface of the vibration table 400.

In the cross carriage 164b / 1, the Y-axis carriage 164b / Y1 that engages with the Y-axis rail 164a / Y1 and the Z-axis carriage 164b / Z1 that engages with the Z-axis rail 164a / Z1 are overlapped back to back (that is,). It is fixed (by overlapping the upper surfaces of the carriage). One of the Y-axis carriage 164b / Y1 and the Z-axis carriage 164b / Z1 has the same configuration as the above-mentioned A-type carriage 364b / A, and the other has the same configuration as the above-mentioned B-type carriage 364b / B. Similar to the cross carriage of the cross guide 364, the Y-axis carriage 164b / Y1 and the Z-axis carriage 164b / Z1 are directly fixed by only four bolts without a mounting plate.

The three cross carriages 164b / 1, 164b / 2, 164b / 3 in the upper stage all engage with one Y-axis rail 164a / Y1 in the upper stage, and the three Z-axis rails 164a / 3 in the upper stage. It is engaged with Z1, 164a / Z2, and 164a / Z3, respectively.

Similarly, the three lower cross carriages 164b / 4, 164b / 5, 164b / 6 all engage with one lower Y-axis rail 164a / Y4, and the lower three Z-axises. It is engaged with rails 164a / Z4, 164a / Z5, and 164a / Z6, respectively.

With the configuration of the YZ slider 160 described above, the vibration table 400 is slidably connected to the movable portion 120 of the X-axis vibration unit 100 in the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction.

By connecting the X-axis excitation unit 100 and the vibration table 400 via the YZ slider 160 that can slide in the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction with a small resistance in this way, the Y-axis excitation unit 200 and the Z-axis excitation Even if the vibration table 400 is vibrated in the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction by the vibration unit 300, the vibration components in the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction of the vibration table 400 are not transmitted to the X-axis vibration unit 100. ..

Further, by driving the X-axis vibration unit 100, almost no force is applied to the vibration table 400 in the Y-axis and Z-axis directions. Therefore, vibration with less crosstalk becomes possible.

Further, the ZX slider 260 that connects the Y-axis vibration unit 200 and the vibration table 400 also has the same configuration as the YZ slider 160, and the vibration table 400 is attached to the movable portion 220 of the Y-axis vibration unit 200. On the other hand, they are slidably connected in the Z-axis direction and the X-axis direction. Therefore, even if the vibration table 400 is vibrated in the Z-axis direction and the X-axis direction by the Z-axis vibration unit 300 and the X-axis vibration unit 100, respectively, the vibration components in the Z-axis direction and the X-axis direction of the vibration table 400 are still present. It is not transmitted to the Y-axis vibration unit 200.

Further, by driving the Y-axis vibration unit 200, almost no force in the Z-axis and X-axis directions is applied to the vibration table 400. Therefore, vibration with less crosstalk becomes possible.

As described above, the vibration units 100, 200 and 300 can accurately vibrate the vibration table 400 in each drive direction without interfering with each other. Further, in each of the vibration units 100, 200 and 300, since the movable portion is supported so as to be movable only in the drive direction by the movable portion support mechanism, it is difficult to vibrate in the non-drive direction. Therefore, uncontrolled vibration in the non-driving direction is not applied to the vibration table 400 from the vibration units 100, 200 and 300. Therefore, the vibration of the vibration table 400 in each axial direction is accurately controlled by the drive of the corresponding vibration units 100, 200 and 300.

The vibration table 400 is configured so that the center of gravity substantially coincides with the center position of the external dimensions in order to suppress the occurrence of unnecessary rotational movement (rotational vibration). However, when a two-axis slider (YZ slider 160, ZX slider 260, XY slider 360) is attached to one side of the vibration table 400 in each axial direction, a part of the two-axis slider is fixed to the vibration table 400 (more accurately). Because it is restrained by the vibrating table 400 and moves together with the vibrating table 400), the center of gravity of the vibrated portion (the vibrating table 400 and a part of the two-axis slider) deviates from the center of the vibrating table 400. The deviation of the center of gravity of the vibrated portion induces rotational vibration of the vibration table 400, and as a result, the vibration state (for example, acceleration) varies depending on the position on the vibration table 400.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, on the opposite side of the 2-axis slider, a counterbalance unit for compensating for the imbalance caused by the 2-axis slider is provided on the vibration table 400, and the vibrating unit (vibration table 400, counterbalance unit and 2) are provided. The center of gravity of the shaft slider) is configured to substantially coincide with the center position of the vibration table 400.

As shown in FIGS. 1-3 and 5-7, the side surface of the vibration table 400 opposite to the side surface to which the YZ slider 160 is attached (that is, the side surface on the positive direction side of the X-axis) has an X-axis counterbalance. A section 610 (first counterbalance section) is provided.

Further, a Y-axis counterbalance portion 620 (second counterbalance portion) is provided on the side surface of the vibration table 400 opposite to the side surface on which the ZX slider 260 is attached (that is, the side surface on the positive direction side of the Y-axis). ing. The Y-axis counterbalance unit 620 of the present embodiment has the same configuration as the X-axis counterbalance unit 610.

Further, a Z-axis counterbalance portion 630 (third counterbalance portion) is provided on the upper surface opposite to the lower surface on which the XY slider 360 of the vibration table 400 is attached (that is, the side surface on the positive direction side of the Z axis). There is.

FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of the X-axis counterbalance unit 610 (and the Y-axis counterbalance unit 620). The X-axis counterbalance unit 610 includes a buffer layer 611 (buffer portion) and a weight plate 612 (weight portion). The cushioning layer 611 is sandwiched and tightened between the weight plate 612 and the side surface of the vibration table 400.

The weight plate 612 is a member that gives a mass for compensating for the imbalance of the vibrated portion caused by attaching the biaxial slider to the vibration table 400. The thickness of the weight plate 612 of the present embodiment is 20 mm.

The buffer layer 611 blocks the transmission of vibration noise having a frequency component higher than the excitation frequency between the weight plate 612 and the vibration table 400. Further, the buffer layer 611 prevents the occurrence of chattering between the vibration table 400 and the weight plate 612.

The weight plate 612 and the buffer layer 611 are attached to the side surface of the vibration table 400 by a plurality of bolts 613. A screw hole 400h is formed on the side surface of the vibration table 400, and a through hole 612c is formed on the weight plate 612. By passing the bolt 613 through the through hole 612c and screwing it into the screw hole 400h, the weight plate 612 and the buffer layer 611 are tightened to the side surface of the vibration table 400. The buffer layer 611 is also formed with a through hole 612c and a through hole communicating with the screw hole 400h.

As shown in FIG. 33A, a plurality of through holes 612c are formed in the X-axis counterbalance portion 610 in a grid point shape at equal intervals P in two orthogonal directions (Y-axis direction and Z-axis direction). .. In the present embodiment, the distance P between the through holes 612c is 50 mm. By shortening the interval P of the through holes 612c (preferably 100 mm or less, more preferably 50 mm or less), the occurrence of chatter vibration is effectively suppressed.

Next, the configuration of the Z-axis counterbalance unit 630 will be described. FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view of the Z-axis counterbalance unit 630. Further, FIG. 27 is an enlarged plan view showing a bolt fixing position of the Z-axis counterbalance unit 630. Note that FIG. 26 is a sectional view taken along line JJ in FIG. 27.

The Z-axis counterbalance portion 630 includes a first buffer layer 631 (first buffer portion), a first weight plate 632 (first weight portion), a second buffer layer 634 (second buffer portion), and a second weight plate 635 ( A second weight portion), a third buffer layer 637 (third buffer portion), and a third weight plate 638 (third weight portion) are provided. The first buffer layer 631, the first weight plate 632, the second buffer layer 634, the second weight plate 635, the third buffer layer 637, and the third weight plate 638 are stacked on the upper surface of the vibration table 400 in this order. ..

The first weight plate 632, the second weight plate 635, and the third weight plate 638 are members that give mass to compensate for the imbalance of the vibrated portion caused by attaching the biaxial slider to the vibration table 400. In this embodiment, it is an aluminum alloy plate material. In the present embodiment, the thicknesses of the first weight plate 632, the second weight plate 635, and the third weight plate 638 are 30 mm, 20 mm, and 10 mm, respectively. The width (X-axis direction) and depth (Y-axis direction) of the vibration table 400 of the present embodiment are 500 mm, respectively, and the width and depth of the Z-axis counterbalance unit 630 are each about 400 mm.

The first buffer layer 631, the second buffer layer 634, and the third buffer layer 637 are based on the excitation frequencies between the first weight plate 632 and the vibration table 400 or between the adjacent weight plates 632, 635, and 638, respectively. Also reduces the transmission of vibration noise of high frequency components. Further, the first buffer layer 631, the second buffer layer 634, and the third buffer layer 637 have vibration vibrations between the vibration table 400 and the first weight plate 632 or between the adjacent weight plates 632, 635, 638. Prevent the occurrence.

In the first weight plate 632, a plurality of through holes 632c and a plurality of screw holes 632t are equidistant in two directions (X-axis direction and Y-axis direction) orthogonal to each other in a grid point shape (X-axis counterbalance in the present embodiment). It is formed at the same interval P) as the through hole 612c of the portion 610. As shown in FIG. 27, the positions of the through hole 632c and the screw hole 632t are deviated by P / 2 in each arrangement direction. That is, in a plan view, a screw hole 632t is formed at an intermediate position between the four through holes 632c. The weight plate 632 and the first buffer layer 631 are tightened to the upper surface of the vibration table 400 by passing the bolt 633 through the through hole 632c and screwing it into the screw hole 400h formed on the upper surface of the vibration table 400.

Also on the second weight plate 635, a plurality of through holes 635c and a plurality of screw holes 635t are formed in a grid point shape at equal intervals P in two orthogonal directions (X-axis direction and Y-axis direction). The positions of the through hole 635c and the screw hole 635t are deviated by P / 2 in each arrangement direction. By passing the bolt 636 through the through hole 635c and screwing it into the screw hole 632t formed on the upper surface of the first weight plate 632, the second weight plate 635 and the second buffer layer 634 are formed on the upper surface of the first weight plate 632. Tightened to.

Only the through hole 638c is formed in the third weight plate 638. By passing the bolt 639 through the through hole 638c and screwing it into the screw hole 635t formed on the upper surface of the second weight plate 635, the third weight plate 638 and the third buffer layer 637 are formed on the upper surface of the second weight plate 635. Tightened to.

The Z-axis counterbalance unit 630 has a structure in which a weight plate and a cushioning layer are laminated in this way, so that vibration noise is effectively suppressed even when a heavy specimen is placed on the weight plate and the buffer layer. It is possible.

Further, instead of directly fixing (co-fastening) the three-layer weight plate and the buffer layer to the vibration table 400 with one bolt, adjacent weight plates (first weight plate 632 and second weight plate 635, first) By adopting a configuration in which the two weight plates 635 and the third weight plate 638) are sequentially and individually fixed with bolts, the transmission of vibration noise from the vibration table 400 to the third weight plate 638 is effectively suppressed.

The shapes of the weight plates 612, 632, 635, and 638 are not limited to rectangular flat plates, and can be formed into various shapes. For example, by making the shape corresponding to the shape (mass distribution) of the two-axis slider, it is possible to compensate for the imbalance with high accuracy.

The thickness of each of the weight plates 632, 635, and 638 may be changed according to the weight of the specimen, the vibration conditions, and the like. For example, the weight plates 632, 635 and 638 may all have the same thickness. Further, the upper weight plate may be thicker, or the intermediate weight plate 635 may be the thickest.

Further, as the material of each weight plate 612, 632, 635, 638, in addition to general structural materials such as aluminum alloy and steel, lead, copper, foamed metal, and resin (plastic, rubber) having vibration absorption are used. Included), fiber reinforced resin, etc. may be used.

The thickness of each buffer layer 611, 631, 634, 637 is determined within the range of 0.5 mm to 2 mm depending on the mass of the weight plate, the material / characteristics of the buffer layer, the size of the vibration exciter 1, the test conditions, and the like. Will be done. If the buffer layer is made too thick, the weight plate tends to resonate, and the vibration performance in the low frequency region deteriorates. Further, if the buffer layer is made too thin, the effect of suppressing vibration noise cannot be sufficiently obtained.

The buffer layers 611, 631, 634, and 637 are provided with various synthetic resins (for example, polyolefins, polyvinyl chlorides, polyamides, PEEK (polyether ether ketone), polycarbonates, polytetrafluoroethylene and other plastics), and various elastomers (natural rubber). , Urethane rubber such as various synthetic rubbers, thermosetting elastomers such as urethane rubber and silicone rubber, thermoplastic elastomers), silicone gels (low cross-linking density silicone resins), various polymer alloys, fiber reinforced plastics, foamed resins, lead, etc. Sheets of various materials such as soft metal and foamed metal, rubber (nonwoven fabric), and the like can be used.

Further, a gap is provided between the vibrating table 400 and the weight plates 612 and 632 (or between the adjacent weight plates 632, 635 and 638), and the gap is filled with an adhesive or a caulking material and cured. A buffer layer may be formed.

Further, the Z-axis counterbalance unit 630 of the present embodiment is formed by alternately laminating three layers of cushioning layers and weight plates, but may be configured by laminating two layers or four or more layers. Further, the material and thickness of the buffer layer and the weight plate may be changed for each layer.

Next, the vibration uniformity of the vibration device 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 28-30 is a graph showing the spectral characteristics of the relative acceleration measured at four points on the vibration table 400 (more accurately, the Z-axis counterbalance unit 630). Further, FIG. 31 is a diagram showing monitoring points (acceleration measurement points) on the Z-axis counterbalance unit 630.

The vibration exciter 1 is designed so that the reference point MP0 at the center of the upper surface of the Z-axis counterbalance unit 630 vibrates at the same acceleration as the indicated value (that is, one-point control is performed based on the measured value of the acceleration at the reference point MP0). Has been done. The vibration is controlled based on the measurement results of parameters indicating the vibration state such as acceleration at two or more of the five monitoring points including the reference point MP0 (for example, the average value of the measured values at a plurality of monitoring points). It may be configured to perform multi-point control. The vibration uniformity of the vibration device 1 is the relative acceleration level in the four corner regions (monitoring points MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4) of the Z-axis counterbalance unit 630, which is considered to have the largest difference in acceleration from the reference point MP0. It was evaluated by measuring La. Here, the relative acceleration level La is a relative acceleration level at each monitoring point MP1 to MP4 with respect to the acceleration at the reference point MP0, and is defined by the following equation 1.

ここで、
Ｌａ： 各監視点における相対加速度レベル
ａ ： 各監視点（ＭＰ１〜ＭＰ４）における加速度
ａ_０ ： 基準点ＭＰ０における加速度

here,
La: Relative acceleration level at each monitoring point
a: Acceleration at each monitoring point (MP1 to MP4)
a ₀ : Acceleration at reference point MP0

Further, as shown in FIG. 31, the monitoring points MP1, MP2, MP3, and MP4 are located at the center of four regions at four corners of the 16 regions in which the upper surface of the Z-axis counterbalance unit 630 is divided into 4 × 4 in a grid pattern. I set it.

In addition, the vibration uniformity was evaluated in all vibration directions (X-axis direction, Y-axis direction, Z-axis direction) in the case of vibration with a sine waveform and the case of vibration with a random waveform. ..

28, 29, and 30 are graphs showing the measurement results in the X-axis direction, the Y-axis direction, and the Z-axis direction, respectively. The upper part (a) of each figure is the measurement result when the sine waveform is vibrated, and the lower part (b) is the measurement result when the random waveform is vibrated. The sine waveform was measured in the frequency range of 200-2000 Hz, and the random waveform was measured in the range of 5-2000 Hz.

As shown in FIG. 28-30, the relative acceleration level was suppressed to less than ± 3 dB in the frequency region of 1 kHz or less under any of the conditions. Further, in the frequency region of 2 kHz or less, the relative acceleration level was suppressed to less than ± 6 dB except for some measurement conditions, and the relative acceleration level was suppressed to less than ± 10 dB under all the measurement conditions. When the counterbalance unit is not installed, the relative acceleration level exceeds ± 10 dB under all measurement conditions in the frequency range of 2 kHz or less, and it is confirmed that the vibration uniformity is significantly improved by installing the counterbalance unit. It was.

FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view of the first modification 610A of the X-axis counterbalance unit 610. In this modification 610A, a spacer 611a (for example, a flat washer) is used instead of the buffer layer 611. A gap is provided between the weight plate 612 and the vibrating table 400 except for a fixed point where the spacer 611a is interposed, and the weight plate 612 is held in non-contact with the vibrating table 400. Therefore, it is difficult for the vibration to be transmitted between the vibration table 400 and the weight plate 612. Further, the occurrence of chatter vibration between the vibration table 400 and the weight plate 612 is also prevented.

For the spacer 611a, various steels such as stainless steel, various non-ferrous metals such as aluminum alloys, copper alloys such as brass, and titanium alloys, and materials that can be used for the buffer layer 611 described above can be used.

Further, the spacer 611a may be formed as a boss-shaped protrusion integrally with the vibration table 400 or the weight plate 612. Further, a filler (for example, silicone resin) may be filled in the gap between the vibration table 400 and the weight plate 612.

Further, one or more of the buffer layers 631, 634, and 637 of the Z-axis counterbalance unit 630 may be changed to the spacer 611a.

FIG. 33 is an external view of the X-axis counterbalance unit. (A) shows the X-axis counterbalance unit 610 of the first embodiment, and (b) and (c) show the second modification 610B and the third modification 610C, respectively. The X-axis counterbalance portion 610 of the first embodiment is formed from one weight plate 612 (and one buffer layer 611) into one body. On the other hand, in the second modification 610B of (b), the weight plate 612 and the buffer layer 611 are divided into four in the length direction (left-right direction in the figure). Further, in the third modification 610C of (c), the weight plate 612 and the buffer layer 611 are further divided into two in the width direction (vertical direction in the figure), and are divided into a total of eight. By dividing the X-axis counterbalance unit 610 into small elements, the resonance frequency is increased and the generation of vibration noise in the test frequency region is reduced. The configuration of the first modification 610A may be applied to the second modification 610B and the third modification 610C.

Further, in the present embodiment, the X-axis counterbalance unit 610, the Y-axis counterbalance unit 620, and the Z-axis counterbalance unit 630 are all attached to the outer surface of the vibration table 400, but one or more of these are attached to the vibration table 400. It may be attached to the inside of.

Further, in the present embodiment, the vibration table 400 itself does not have a disproportion, but the vibration table 400 is balanced so that the balance can be obtained with the two-axis slider attached (the center of gravity of the vibration table coincides with the center of the outer shape). May be given an initial imbalance in advance. The initial imbalance can be imparted, for example, by making the wall thickness of the box-shaped vibrating table and the arrangement of the reinforcing ribs inside the vibrating table non-uniform.

Next, a structure in which the fixed portion of each vibration unit is attached to the device base 500 will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 1-3 and 5-7, the fixed portion 310 of the Z-axis excitation unit 300 is a pair of support units 350 (fixed portion support) arranged on both sides of the Z-axis excitation unit 300 in the Y-axis direction. It is attached to the upper surface of the device base 500 via a mechanism, a floating mechanism, or an elastic support mechanism).

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, each support unit 350 includes a movable block 358, a pair of angle plates (fixed blocks) 352, and a pair of linear guides 354. The movable block 358 is a support member fixed to the side surface of the fixed portion 310 of the Z-axis vibration unit 300. The pair of angle plates 352 are arranged so as to face both end surfaces of the movable block 358 in the X-axis direction, and are fixed to the upper surface of the device base 500. Both ends of the movable block 358 in the X-axis direction and each angle plate 352 are slidably connected in the Z-axis direction by a linear guide 354.

The linear guide 354 includes a rail 354a and a carriage 354b that engages the rail 354a. Rails 354a are attached to both end faces of the movable block 358 in the X-axis direction. Further, a carriage 354b that engages with the opposing rail 354a is attached to each angle plate 352. Further, a pair of air springs 356 are arranged side by side in the X-axis direction between the movable block 358 and the device base 500, and the movable block 358 is supported by the device base 500 via the pair of air springs 356. There is.

As described above, the fixing portion 310 of the Z-axis vibration unit 300 is elastically supported in the drive direction (Z-axis direction) with respect to the device base 500 by the support unit 350 provided with the linear guide 354 and the air spring 356. Therefore, the strong reaction force (vibration force) in the Z-axis direction applied to the fixed portion 310 when the Z-axis vibration unit 300 is driven is not directly transmitted to the device base 500, and the air spring 356 causes a particularly high frequency component. It is greatly attenuated. Therefore, the vibration noise transmitted from the Z-axis vibration unit 300 to the vibration table 400 via the device base 500 and the other vibration units 100 and 200 is greatly reduced.

As shown in FIG. 20-21, the fixing portion 110 of the horizontal actuator 100A is attached to the upper surface of the device base 500 via a pair of support units 150 arranged on both sides of the X-axis excitation unit 100 in the Y-axis direction. ing. Each support unit 150 includes an inverted T-shaped fixed block 152 fixed to the upper surface of the device base 500, a substantially rectangular parallelepiped movable block 158 attached to the side surface of the fixed portion 110 of the X-axis vibration unit 100, and the like. It is provided with a linear guide 154 that slidably connects the fixed block 152 and the movable block 158 in the X-axis direction, and a spring mechanism 156 that elastically connects the movable block 158 and the fixed block 152.

The linear guide 154 includes a rail 154a attached to the upper surface of the fixed block 152 and extending in the X-axis direction, and a pair of carriages 154b attached to the lower surface of the movable block 158 and engaging with the rail 154a. Further, an L-shaped arm 155 extending upward is fixed to the side surface of the fixed block 152 on the negative direction side of the X axis. The movable block 158 and the arm 155 are connected by a spring mechanism 156.

FIG. 24 is an enlarged side view of the support unit 150 in the vicinity of the spring mechanism 156. The spring mechanism 156 includes a bolt 156a, a fixing plate 156b, a ring 156c, a nut 156d, an anti-vibration spring 156e, a cushioning plate 156f, a washer 156g, and a nut 156h. A through hole 155h extending in the X-axis direction is provided in the upper part of the arm 155, and a bolt 156a is passed through the through hole 155h. The tip of the bolt 156a is fixed to the movable block 158 via the fixing plate 156b. The tip of the bolt 156a penetrates the cylindrical ring 156c.

The ring 156c is sandwiched and fixed between the nut 156d screwed into the bolt 156a and the fixing plate 156b. Further, the tip end side of the bolt 156a is inserted into the hollow portion of the cylindrical anti-vibration spring 156e. The anti-vibration spring 156e is sandwiched and held between the fixing plate 156b and the arm 155. Further, a ring 156c is fitted on one end side of the hollow portion of the anti-vibration spring 156e.

The anti-vibration spring 156e is a cylindrical member in which a steel compression coil spring is embedded in a viscoelastic body (damper) such as acrylic resin. A coil spring alone may be used instead of the anti-vibration spring 156e. Further, a separate damper (for example, anti-vibration rubber or oil damper) may be provided in series or in parallel with the coil spring.

Two nuts 156h are attached to the head side of the bolt 156a. Further, the bolt 156a is passed through a through hole provided in each of the cushioning plate 156f and the washer 156g. The cushioning plate 156f is sandwiched and held between a washer 156g supported by two nuts 156h and an arm 155. The cushioning plate 156f is formed of, for example, a resin such as anti-vibration rubber or polyurethane (that is, a rubber elastic body and / or a viscoelastic body).

By tightening the bolt 156a, a preload (compressive load in the X-axis direction) is applied to the anti-vibration spring 156e and the cushioning plate 156f. Then, the horizontal actuator 100A fixed to the movable block 158 is held in a neutral position where the restoring forces of the anti-vibration spring 156e and the cushioning plate 156f are balanced. That is, the spring mechanism 156 also functions as a neutral spring mechanism.

When the X-axis vibration unit 100 vibrates the vibration table 400 in the X-axis direction, the reaction force is transmitted to the movable block 158 of the support unit 150, and further, the spring mechanism 156 (vibration-proof spring 156e, cushioning plate 156f) and the arm 155. It is transmitted to the fixed block 152 via. Since the anti-vibration spring 156e and the cushioning plate 156f attenuate vibrations having a frequency higher than the low resonance frequency, the support unit 150 suppresses the transmission of vibration noise from the X-axis vibration unit 100 to the device base 500.

The reaction force applied to the support unit 150 in the positive direction of the X-axis is smaller than the reaction force in the negative direction of the X-axis. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a small and inexpensive buffer plate 156f is used as an elastic element that receives a reaction force in the positive direction of the X-axis. When the reaction force in the positive direction of the X-axis becomes large, a vibration-proof spring or a coil spring may be used instead of the cushioning plate 156f. If the reaction force in either direction is low, a cushioning plate may be used instead of the anti-vibration spring 156e.

With the above configuration, the fixed portion 110 of the X-axis vibration unit 100 is softly and elastically in the drive direction (X-axis direction) with respect to the device base 500 by the support unit 150 provided with the linear guide 154 and the spring mechanism 156. Since it is supported, a strong reaction force (vibration force) in the X-axis direction applied to the fixed portion 110 when the X-axis vibration unit 100 is driven is not directly transmitted to the device base 500, and a particularly high frequency component is generated by the spring mechanism 156. After being attenuated, it is transmitted to the device base 500. Therefore, the vibration noise transmitted from the X-axis vibration unit 100 to the vibration table 400 is reduced.

The Y-axis vibration unit 200 also includes a horizontal actuator 200A having the same configuration as the horizontal actuator 100A. The fixed portion 210 of the horizontal actuator 200A is also elastically supported by the device base 500 in the Y-axis direction by a pair of support units 250 (FIG. 2). Since the support unit 250 has the same configuration as the support unit 150 of the X-axis vibration unit 100, the description of overlapping details will be omitted.

As described above, the device base is formed by adopting a configuration in which the vibration units 100, 200, and 300 are elastically supported by the support units 150, 250, and 350 provided with elastic elements (air spring or spring mechanism). Since the transmission of vibration (noise) of a particularly high frequency component between the vibration units via the 500 is suppressed, more accurate vibration is possible.

The support unit 350 that supports the Z-axis vibration unit 300 has the weight of the Z-axis vibration unit 300, the vibration table 400, and the specimen in addition to the dynamic load for exciting the specimen and the vibration table 400. (Static load) is applied. Therefore, an air spring 356 that is relatively small and can support a large load is adopted. On the other hand, since a large static load is not applied to the support unit 150 that supports the X-axis vibration unit 100 and the support unit 250 that supports the Y-axis vibration unit 200, a coil spring that is relatively small and has a simple structure is used. It is used.

In the present embodiment, by using a low waving 8-row linear guide for the 2-axis sliders (YZ slider 160, ZX slider 260, XY slider 360) that greatly affect the vibration performance, the rotational vibration of the vibration table 400 is generated. As a result, the uniformity of the vibration state (acceleration) on the vibration table 400 was remarkably improved. In the past, it was possible to specify the vibration performance specifications only at the reference point (center of the upper surface of the vibration table), but due to this improvement in uniformity, the vibration performance specifications can be specified over a wide area on the vibration table. It became possible.

Further, by providing a counterbalance unit (or imparting a predetermined imbalance to the vibration table in advance), the center of gravity of the vibrated part (including a part of the vibration table and the 2-axis slider) is set at the center of the vibration table. By matching, it became possible to reduce the variation of vibration (acceleration) on the vibration table to 3 dB or less in the frequency range up to 1 kHz or less to about 6 dB or less in the frequency range up to 2 kHz.

<Modification example of XY slider>
FIG. 34 is a plan view illustrating the configuration of the modified example 360A of the XY slider. In this modification, the cross guide 364M2 in the second direction arranged in the center is removed from the XY slider 360 of the first embodiment (FIG. 12) described above. In the XY slider 360A of this modification, the X-axis linear guide 364X has a first-direction cross guide 364P (cross guide 364M1, 364L2, 364R2, 364M3) attached to the vibration table 400, and the Y-axis linear guide 364Y. The number of cross guides 364S (cross guides 364L1, 364R1, 364L3, 364R3) in the second direction attached to the vibration table 400 is the same.

Here, the difference in behavior of the cross guide 364 depending on the excitation direction will be described. FIG. 35A is a front view of the cross guide 364P in the first direction, and FIG. 35B is a left side view thereof.

As shown in FIG. 35 (a), when the vibration table 400 is vibrated in the X-axis direction, the X-axis linear guide 364X (X-axis rail 364a / X) is attached to the vibration table 400 in the first orientation. In the cross guide 364P, only the X-axis rail 364a / X fixed to the vibration table 400 (solid line) is vibrated in the X-axis direction together with the vibration table 400, and the cross carriage 364c and the Y-axis rail 364a / Y (broken line) are It is not vibrated in the X-axis direction.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), when the vibration table 400 is vibrated in the Y-axis direction, the X-axis rail 364a / X and the cross carriage 364c (solid line) in the cross guide 364P in the first direction. Is vibrated in the Y-axis direction together with the vibration table 400, and only the Y-axis rail 364a / Y (broken line) is not vibrated in the Y-axis direction.

Further, in the cross guide 364S in the second direction in which the Y-axis linear guide 364Y (Y-axis rail 364a / Y) is attached to the vibration table 400, the cross guide 364S in the first direction vibrates contrary to the cross guide 364P in the first direction described above. When the table 400 is vibrated in the X-axis direction, the Y-axis rail 364a / Y and the cross carriage 364c (solid line) are vibrated in the X-axis direction together with the vibration table 400, and only the X-axis rail 364a / X (broken line) is vibrated. It is not vibrated in the X-axis direction. When the vibration table 400 is vibrated in the Y-axis direction, only the Y-axis rail 364a / Y (solid line) is vibrated in the Y-axis direction together with the vibration table 400, and the cross carriage 364c and the X-axis rail 364a / X (broken line) is not vibrated in the Y-axis direction.

Table 1 summarizes the relationship between the mounting direction of the cross guide 364 and the vibration direction of the vibration table 400 and the vibrated portion of the cross guide 364 (components of the cross guide 364 vibrated together with the vibration table 400). It was done.

As described above, the portion of the cross guide 364 that is vibrated together with the vibration table 400 differs depending on the vibration direction and the mounting direction. For example, when the vibration table 400 is vibrated in the X-axis direction, as described above, in the cross guide 364P in the first direction, only the X-axis rail 364a / X is vibrated in the X-axis direction. In the cross guide 364S in the second direction, the Y-axis rail 364a / Y and the cross carriage 364c are vibrated in the X-axis direction. The relationship between the vibration direction and the number of elements of the vibrated portion of the cross guide 364 (that is, the mass of the vibrated portion) is the cross guide 364P in the first direction and the cross guide 364S in the second direction. Is the exact opposite.

As shown in Table 1, if the XY slider is configured with only the cross guide 364 in one mounting direction (for example, the cross guide 364P in the first direction), the vibration table 400 is vibrated in the X-axis direction and in the Y-axis direction. The mass of the vibrated portion of the cross guide 364 changes depending on when the vibration is applied to the cross guide 364. As a result, the vibration performance of the vibration device 1 becomes directional. However, by providing the same number (plural pairs) of the cross guides 364P in the first direction and the cross guides 364S in the second direction, the cross guides 364 can be vibrated in either the X-axis or Y-axis directions. Since the total mass of the vibrated parts is constant, the directionality of the vibrating performance is reduced.

Therefore, in the XY slider 360A of this modification, which is composed of four pairs of the first-direction cross guides 364P and the second-direction cross guides 364S, the second-direction cross guides 364S are the first-direction crosses. It has less directionality than the XY slider 360 of the first embodiment, which is one more than the guide 364P, and enables uniform vibration.

Further, since the total number of the cross guides 364 included in the XY slider 360A is smaller than that of the XY slider 360 of the first embodiment, the vibrated portion is made lighter and vibration at a higher frequency becomes possible.

Further, by arranging the cross guides 364P and 364S in the two mounting directions alternately (uniformly) in each direction, the directionality of the behavior of each cross guide 364P and 364S and the bias of the mass distribution are effectively canceled. , Each part of the vibration table 400 can be vibrated more uniformly.

Next, the vibration table 400 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 1-3, substantially the entire surface of the side surface (right side surface in FIG. 1) on the negative side of the X-axis of the vibration table 400 is provided with a plurality of slide connecting mechanisms 160 (specifically, the slide connecting mechanism 160). The linear guideway) and the movable portion 120 of the X-axis vibration unit 100 support the X-axis vibration unit 100 substantially evenly. As a result, the entire side surface of the vibration table 400 on the negative direction side of the X-axis is configured so that the X-axis vibration unit 100 can receive a substantially uniform vibration force.

Similarly, substantially the entire surface of the Y-axis negative direction side surface (left side surface in FIG. 2) of the vibration table 400 is supported substantially evenly by the slide connecting mechanism 260 and the movable portion 220 of the Y-axis vibration unit 200. .. As a result, the entire side surface of the vibration table 400 on the negative direction side of the Y-axis is configured so that the Y-axis vibration unit 200 can receive a substantially uniform vibration force.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, substantially the entire lower surface of the vibration table 400 is covered with the slide connecting mechanism 360 (specifically, a plurality of linear guideways included in the slide connecting mechanism 360) and the Z-axis vibration. It is supported substantially evenly by the movable portion 320 of the unit 300. As a result, the entire lower surface of the vibration table 400 is configured to be able to receive a substantially uniform vibration force by the Z-axis vibration unit 300.

Therefore, when the center of gravity of all the vibrated parts (a part of the vibrating device 1 such as the vibrating table 400 that is vibrated together with the vibrated object and the vibrated object) is inside the vibrating table 400, the total vibrating portion is fully applied. It is possible to vibrate without giving a large moment of force to the vibrating part. As a result, the generation of unnecessary vibration components (vibration noise) due to the moment of force applied to all the excited parts is reduced, and more accurate vibration becomes possible.

36, 37, and 38 are a plan view, a front view, and a left side view of the vibration table 400 according to the embodiment of the present invention in a state where the vibrating object T1 is attached, respectively. The vibration table 400 of the present embodiment is configured so that the vibrating object can be vibrated while the vibrating object is housed therein.

As shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, the vibration table 400 includes a box portion 400a having an opening on the upper surface and a lid portion 400b that closes the opening of the box portion 400a. Note that FIG. 36 shows a state in which the lid portion 400b has been removed. The lid portion 400b is detachably attached to the box portion 400a by a bolt (not shown) that fits with the female screw 421 provided on the upper surface of the box portion 400a (more specifically, the frame portion 420 described later). ing. The vibration table 400 is configured so that its center of gravity is located substantially in the center of the outer shape.

The box portion 400a has a bottom plate 450 and a frame portion (wall portion) 420 projecting vertically upward from the peripheral edge of the bottom plate 450. As shown in FIG. 36, the bottom plate 450 is formed in a shape in which the four corners of the square are cut off.

Inside the frame portion 420, a plurality of middle plates 430 and 440 parallel to each wall surface (excluding the corner cut portion) of the frame portion 420 are provided in a grid pattern. The middle plate 430 extends in the Y-axis direction (horizontal direction in FIG. 36), and the middle plate 440 extends in the X-axis direction (vertical direction in FIG. 36). The middle plates 430 and 440 are joined to the bottom plate 450 and the frame portion 420 at one end (or both ends) thereof.

In the central portion of the vibration table 400, a storage space S which is a hollow portion in which the middle plates (wall portions) 430 and 440 are not formed is provided. The object to be vibrated is accommodated in this accommodation space S.

Thick plate portions 431 and 441, which are thicker than the other portions, are provided at the central portion in the extension direction (horizontal direction) of the middle plates 430a and 440a that partition the accommodation space S, respectively. Through holes 432 and 442 through which bolts B for fixing the object to be vibrated are passed are formed in the thick plate portions 431 and 441, respectively. In FIG. 36-38, the mounting component 460 for mounting the vibrating object T1 to the vibration table 400 is fixed to the middle plates 440a on both the left and right sides by the bolts B passed through the through holes 432.

Further, the vibrated object T1 is arranged substantially in the center of the accommodation space S. As a result, the center of gravity of the object to be vibrated T1 is located near the center of the vibration table 400.

The vibration table 400 of the present embodiment can vibrate a vibrated object having a rotating shaft (for example, a power transmission device such as an engine, a motor, or a differential gear) in a state where the rotating shaft is rotated. It is configured. The vibrated object T1 (and the vibrated object T2 described later) of the present embodiment is a generator for a hybrid vehicle.

As shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, an opening 422 for passing the drive belt DB for transmitting power is formed on the left side surface of the frame portion 420. Further, the middle plate 440 on the left side is also formed with an opening 443 for passing the drive belt DB at a position facing the opening 422. In the present embodiment, the drive belt DB is hung between the drive pulley (not shown) of the external drive device and the driven pulley FP attached to the object to be vibrated T1, and the vibration table 400 is hung from the outside during the vibration. By applying a driving force to the vibrating object T1 inside, the vibrating object T1 can be vibrated while rotating the vibrating object T1.

Instead of the drive belt DB (or in addition to the drive belt DB), a pipe for supplying electric pressure or pneumatic pressure to the object to be excited T1, a power cable for supplying electric power, an external information processing device and a cover. Opening 422 and other types of long objects that connect the vibrating object T1 and an external device, such as a communication cable that communicably connects the vibrating object (or a sensor or measuring device attached to the vibrating object). It can also be passed through 443. Further, in addition to the openings 422 and 443, openings for passing these pipes and cables may be provided in the vibration table 400.

Further, for example, when the vibrated object is an engine, the driven belt DB connects the vibrated object and an external measuring device, and the power generated by the vibrated object while vibrating the vibrated object. Can also be measured.

Further, the bottom plate 450 of the vibration table 400 is provided with a plurality of female screws 451 for fixing the object to be vibrated.

FIG. 39 is a left side view of the vibration table 400 in a state where the vibrating object T2 having a through hole for fixing is attached to the bottom. The bolt B passed through the through hole for fixing the vibrating object T2 is screwed into the female screw 451 to fix the vibrating object T2 to the bottom plate 450 of the vibration table 400.

The object to be vibrated T2 is also attached to the substantially center of the accommodation space S. As a result, the center of gravity of the object to be vibrated T2 is located near the center of the vibration table 400. In FIG. 39, the vibrated object T2 is directly fixed to the bottom plate 450 of the vibration table 400, but when the center of gravity of the vibrated object T2 is low, the vibrated object T2 is moved via a spacer or the like. It may be fixed to the bottom plate 450 so that the center of gravity of the object to be vibrated T2 is located at the center of the vibration table 400. When the center of gravity of the vibrating object is high, for example, the vibrating object may be fixed to the lid 400b and the vibrated object T2 may be attached to the vibration table 400 by turning it upside down.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the vibrating object and the vibrating table 400 are vibrated with the vibrating object housed inside the vibrating table 400. By accommodating the vibrating object inside the vibration table 400, the center of gravity of all the vibrated parts is always arranged in the vibrating table 400, so that the moment of force of all the vibrated parts is generated. It will be possible to reduce it reliably.

The vibrating table 400 of the above embodiment is configured in a box shape with a lid, but the center of gravity of all the vibrated portions is inside the vibrating table 400 (more accurately, when the vibrated object is attached). A space in which the movable part 320 [slide connection mechanism 360] of the Z-axis vibration unit 300 is extended in the Z-axis direction and a space in which the movable part 122 [slide connection mechanism 160] of the X-axis vibration unit 100 is extended in the X-axis direction. It suffices if it is configured so as to be arranged in the area where and intersect. In other words, the projection of the center of gravity of all the vibrated parts on the XY plane perpendicular to the Z axis is included in the projection of the movable part 320 (slide connecting mechanism 360) of the Z-axis vibrating unit 300 on the XY plane. Further, the projection of the center of gravity of all the vibrated parts on the YZ plane perpendicular to the X-axis is included in the projection of the movable part 122 (slide connecting mechanism 160) of the X-axis vibrating unit 100 on the YZ plane. It suffices if it is configured. For example, the frame portion 420 may have only the surface to which the slide connecting mechanism 160 is attached and the bottom plate 450 to which the Z-axis vibration unit 300 is attached.

Further, in the present embodiment, by providing the accommodating space S (intermediate plates 430a and 440a partitioning the accommodating space S) in the center of the vibrating table 400, the center of gravity of the object to be vibrated is surely brought closer to the center of the vibrating table 400. Is possible.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in the configuration of the two-axis slider (slide connecting mechanism). In the following description of the second embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the description of the configuration common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

FIG. 40 is an enlarged perspective view (partially perspective view) of the vibration table 2400 and the vicinity of the vibration table 2000 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 40, the vibration table 2400 shows only the contour line by a chain double-dashed line. Further, the illustration of each counterbalance unit is omitted.

The two-axis sliders (YZ slider 2160, ZX slider 2260, XY slider 2360) of the present embodiment are arranged in a grid pattern (3 rows and 3 columns) at equal intervals like the XY slider 360 of the first embodiment. It is composed of 9 cross guides 2164, 2264 and 2364. The cross guides 2164, 2264, and 2364 have the same configuration as the cross guide 364 of the XY slider 360 of the first embodiment.

The XY slider 2360 of the present embodiment has the same configuration as the XY slider 360 (FIG. 12) of the first embodiment. That is, any two cross guides 2364 adjacent to each other in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction are arranged vertically (Z-axis direction) opposite to each other. That is, one X-axis rail 2364a / X of any two adjacent cross guides 2364 in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction is fixed to the tip surface (top plate 2324b) of the movable portion 2320, and the other X-axis rail 2364a / X is fixed to the lower surface of the vibration table 2400. With this arrangement, the directionality of the mass distribution and kinetic characteristics of each cross guide 2364 is averaged, and vibration performance with less directional (or directional spots) can be obtained.

Further, since substantially the entire lower surface of the vibration table 2400 is uniformly vibrated via the nine cross guides 2364 arranged evenly and densely, there is little unevenness in the vibration state in the vibration table 2400, and it is uniform. Vibration is possible.

In the present embodiment, the cross guide 2164 of the YZ slider 2160 and the cross guide 2264 of the ZX slider 2260 also have the same cross guide 364 as in the first embodiment (cross guide 364P in the first direction, cross guide 364S in the second direction). ) Arrangement configuration is adopted.

Specifically, for the YZ slider 2160, one Y-axis rail 2164a / Y of any two cross guides 2164 adjacent to each other in the Y-axis direction or the Z-axis direction is on the tip surface (top plate 2124b) of the movable portion 2120. The other Y-axis rail 2164a / Y is fixed to the side surface of the vibration table 2400.

Regarding the ZX slider 2260, one X-axis rail 2264a / X of any two cross guides 2264 adjacent to each other in the Z-axis direction or the X-axis direction is fixed to the tip surface (top plate 2224b) of the movable portion 2220. The other X-axis rail 2264a / X is fixed to the side surface of the vibration table 2400.

In this way, each surface of the vibration table 2400 is uniformly vibrated by the same configuration as the above-mentioned XY slider 2360 in the three orthogonal directions. Therefore, uniform vibration with less unevenness in the vibration state is possible over the entire vibration table 2400. Further, since the vibration table 2400 is vibrated via the two-axis sliders (YZ slider 2160, ZX slider 2260, XY slider 2360) having the same configuration in the three orthogonal directions, it is possible to vibrate with less directionality.

When the height of the vibration table 2400 is short, 2 of the 9 cross guides 2164 and 2264 arranged in 3 rows and 3 columns of the second embodiment, excluding the top 3 or the bottom 3 The YZ slider 2160 and the ZX slider 2260 may be configured by six cross guides 2164, 2264 arranged in rows and three columns. In this case, as in the modified example 360A (FIG. 34), the same number of cross guides in the first direction and cross guides in the second direction are alternately arranged in two orthogonal directions, so that the vibration performance is improved. The directionality is reduced, and each part of the vibration table 2400 can be vibrated more uniformly.
<Third Embodiment>
FIG. 41 is an enlarged perspective view (partially perspective view) of the vibration table 3400 of the vibration exciter 3000 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 41, the vibration table 3400 shows only the contour line by a chain double-dashed line. Further, the illustration of each counterbalance unit is omitted.

In this embodiment, the arrangement configuration of the cross guide 364 (the cross guide 364P in the first direction and the cross guide 364S in the second direction) in the above-described modified example 360A (FIG. 34) of the XY slider is arranged with the two-axis sliders (each It is applied to the YZ slider 3160, the ZX slider 3260, and the XY slider 3360).

YZ slider 3160 and ZX slider 3260 of the present embodiment connected to the YZ slider 160 and ZX vibrating table 3 400 by a number of cross guide 3164 and 3264 than the slider 260 of the first embodiment and the horizontal actuators 3100A and 3200A Therefore, the vibration table 3 400 can be vibrated more uniformly. Further, the YZ slider 3160 and the ZX slider 3260 of the present embodiment have a configuration in which the same number of cross guides in the first direction and cross guides in the second direction are alternately arranged in the same manner as in the modified example 360A (FIG. 34). Therefore, the directionality of the vibration performance is reduced, and each part of the vibration table 3400 can be vibrated more uniformly.

<Fourth Embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The fourth embodiment is different from the above-described first embodiment only in the configuration of the two-axis slider (slide connecting mechanism). In the following description of the fourth embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the description of the configuration common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

42, 43, and 44 are enlarged front views, side views, and plan views of the vibration table 4000 of the vibration device 4000 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, respectively.

In this embodiment, in the cross guide portions 4164, 4264, 4364 of the two-axis sliders (YZ slider 4160, ZX slider 4260, XY slider 4360), the connecting plates 4164c, 4264c, 4364c are used to connect the linear guides, and the cross carriage is used. It differs from the configuration of the first embodiment in that the rigidity of the portion is increased.

As shown in FIG. 43-25, the YZ slider 4160 of the present embodiment has three Y-axis linear guides 4164 / Y (Y-axis rails 4164a / Y and Y-axis carriage 4164b / Y) and five Z-axis linear guides. It is equipped with 4164 / Z (Z-axis rail 4164a / Z and Z-axis carriage 4164b / Z) and a connecting plate 4164c that connects all Y-axis linear guides 4164 / Y and Z-axis linear guides 4164 / Z. The Y-axis carriage 4164b / Y and the Z-axis carriage 4164b / Z are 8-row type carriages like the A-type carriage 364b / A of the first embodiment, but unlike the A-type carriage 364b / A, they have a low aspect ratio. The weight has not been reduced (shortened) or reduced by forming the notches C1 and C2. A type carriage 364b / A may be used as the Y-axis carriage 4164b / Y and the Z-axis carriage 4164b / Z. Further, the same carriage as the Y-axis carriage 4164b / Y (Z-axis carriage 4164b / Z) may be used instead of the A-type carriage 364b / A in other embodiments.

As shown in FIG. 44, the Y-axis linear guide 4164 / Y is composed of one Y-axis rail 4164a / Y and two Y-axis carriages 4164b / Y.

As shown in FIG. 43, the Y-axis carriages 4164b / Y of the three Y-axis linear guides 4164 / Y are arranged in the Z-axis direction with substantially no gap and fixed to the tip surface of the connecting arm 4162. Further, the Y-axis rail 4164a / Y is fixed to one surface of the connecting plate 4164c. The three Y-axis linear guides 4164 / Y may be arranged at intervals in the Z-axis direction. In this case, in order to give sufficient rigidity to the YZ slider 4160, it is desirable that the distance between the Y-axis linear guides 4164 / Y is narrower than the width of the Y-axis carriage 4164b / Y (size in the Z-axis direction).

By attaching the Y-axis carriage 4164b / Y, which has a large mass, to the connecting arm 4162 that is vibrated only in the X-axis direction, instead of the connecting plate 4164c that is vibrated in the two-axis (X-axis, Y-axis) directions. Shaking performance is enhanced.

Further, since the mass distribution of the Y-axis rail 4164a / Y is uniform in the Y-axis direction, vibration caused by fluctuation of the weight distribution is small when the rail is vibrated in the Y-axis direction. Therefore, by attaching the Y-axis rail 4164a / Y to the connecting plate 4164c that is vibrated in the Y-axis direction, the generation of vibration noise is reduced.

On the other hand, the Z-axis linear guide 4164 / Z is composed of one Z-axis rail 4164a / Z and one Z-axis carriage 4164b / Z.

As shown in FIG. 44, the Z-axis carriages 4164b / Z of the five Z-axis linear guides 4164 / Z are arranged in the Y-axis direction with substantially no gap and fixed to the other surface of the connecting plate 4164c. Further, the Z-axis rail 4164a / Z is fixed to the side surface of the vibration table 4400. The three Z-axis linear guides 4164 / Z may be arranged at intervals in the Y-axis direction. In this case, in order to give sufficient rigidity to the YZ slider 4160, it is desirable that the distance between the Z-axis linear guides 4164 / Z is narrower than the width (size in the Y-axis direction) of the Z-axis carriage 4164b / Z.

In this embodiment, three Y-axis linear guides 4164 / Y are arranged without gaps in the Z-axis direction. Similarly, the three Z-axis linear guides 4164 / Z are also arranged without gaps in the Y-axis direction. Further, all the Y-axis rails 4164a / Y and the Z-axis carriage 4164b / Z are directly fixed to the connecting plate 4164c having sufficiently high rigidity. With this configuration, the rigidity of the YZ slider 4160 (particularly, the connecting portion in which the connecting plate 4164c, the Y-axis rail 4164a / Y and the Z-axis carriage 4164b / Z are integrally fixed) is increased, and the resonance frequency is increased.

The massive Z-axis carriage 4164b / Z is vibrated only in the 2-axis (X-axis, Y-axis) directions, not in the vibration table 4400, which is vibrated in the 3-axis (X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis) directions. By attaching to the connecting plate 4164c, the vibration excitation performance is enhanced.

Further, by attaching the Z-axis rail 4164a / Z to the vibration table 4400 that is vibrated in the Z-axis direction, the generation of vibration noise is reduced.

Further, a plurality of Y-axis rails 4164a / Y are spread over substantially the entire surface of one surface of the connecting plate 4164c. Then, the connecting plate 4164c is vibrated in the X-axis direction via a plurality of Y-axis rails 4164a / Y that evenly cover one surface of the connecting plate 4164c. Therefore, the entire connecting plate 4164c is uniformly vibrated in the X-axis direction. Further, the exciting force transmitted from each Y-axis linear guide 4164 / Y is averaged by the highly rigid connecting plate 4164c, and the vibration table 4400 is subjected to the Z-axis linear guide 4164 / Z as a more uniform exciting force. Be transmitted.

Similarly, a plurality of Z-axis rails 4164a / Z are spread over substantially the entire surface of the side surface of the vibration table 4400 facing the movable portion 120 of the X-axis vibration unit. Then, the vibration table 4400 is vibrated in the X-axis direction via a plurality of Z-axis rails 4164a / Z that evenly cover the side surfaces. Therefore, the entire vibration table 4400 is uniformly vibrated in the X-axis direction, and uniform vibration with less acceleration and jerk unevenness in the vibration table 4400 becomes possible.

Since the ZX slider 4260 has the same configuration as the YZ slider 4160 described above, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 42-24, the XY slider 4360 of the present embodiment has three X-axis linear guides 4364 / X (X-axis rails 4364a / X and X-axis carriage 4364b / X) and three Y-axis linear guides. It is provided with 4364 / Y (Y-axis rail 4364a / Y and Y-axis carriage 4364b / Y) and a connecting plate 4364c for connecting all X-axis linear guides 4364 / X and Y-axis linear guides 4364 / Y. The X-axis carriage 4364b / X and the Y-axis carriage 4364b / Y have the same configuration as the Y-axis carriage 4164b / Y and the Z-axis carriage 4164b / Z.

As shown in FIG. 43, the X-axis linear guide 4364 / X is composed of one X-axis rail 4364a / X and two X-axis carriages 4364b / X.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42, the X-axis rails 4364a / X of the three X-axis linear guides 4364 / X are arranged at equal intervals in the Y-axis direction, and the tip surface of the movable portion 320 of the Z-axis vibration unit 300 is arranged. It is fixed to. The X-axis carriage 4364b / X is fixed to the lower surface of the connecting plate 4364c.

The Y-axis linear guide 4364 / Y is also composed of one Y-axis rail 4364a / Y and two Y-axis carriages 4364b / Y.

Further, as shown in FIG. 43, the Y-axis rails 4364a / Y of the three Y-axis linear guides 4364 / Y are arranged at equal intervals in the X-axis direction and fixed to the upper surface of the connecting plate 4364c. The Y-axis carriage 4364a / Z is fixed to the lower surface of the vibration table 4400.

In the present embodiment, the three X-axis linear guides 4364 / X are arranged at intervals narrower than the width (size in the Y-axis direction) of the X-axis carriage 4364b / X. Similarly, the three Y-axis linear guides 4364 / Y are also arranged at intervals narrower than the width (size in the X-axis direction) of the Y-axis carriage 4364b / Y. Further, all the X-axis carriages 4364b / X and the Y-axis rails 4364a / Y are directly fixed to the connecting plate 4364c having sufficiently high rigidity. With this configuration, the rigidity of the XY slider 4360 (particularly, the connecting portion in which the connecting plate 4364c, the X-axis carriage 4364b / X and the Y-axis rail 4364a / Y are integrally fixed) is increased, and the resonance frequency is increased.

In the present embodiment, the X-axis linear guides 4364 / X and the Y-axis linear guides 4364 / Y of the XY slider 4360 are arranged at intervals, but the Y-axis linear guides 4164 / Y and Z of the YZ slider 4160 are arranged. Similar to the axis linear guide 4164 / Z, the X-axis linear guide 4364 / X and the Y-axis linear guide 4364 / Y may be arranged side by side with substantially no gap.

The connecting plates 4364c, 4264c, 4364c of the present embodiment are made of stainless steel, but when higher frequency vibration performance is required, an aluminum alloy such as duralumin, a magnesium alloy, or a carbon fiber composite material is required. Lightweight structural materials such as, may be used to reduce the inertia of the biaxial slider.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 45 is an external view of the vibration exciter 5000 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. The fifth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the configuration of the linear guide used in the biaxial slider (slide connecting mechanism), the movable portion support mechanism and the fixed portion support mechanism, and the configuration of the biaxial slider. In the following description of the fifth embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the description of the configuration common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

First, the configuration of the ZX slider 5260 that connects the Y-axis vibration unit 5200 and the vibration table 5400 will be described.

FIG. 46 is a view showing the tip end portion of the Y-axis vibration unit 5200 to which the ZX slider 5260 is attached. The ZX slider 5260 includes two Z-axis rails 5264a / Z, four Z-axis carriages 5264b / Z, four X-axis carriages 5264b / X, two X-axis rails 5264a / X, and a connecting arm 5262. The connecting arm 5262 is a support member fixed to the top plate 5224b of the extension frame 5224.

The two Z-axis rails 5264a / Z extending in the Z-axis direction are arranged at predetermined intervals in the X-axis direction and are fixed to the connecting arm 5262. Each Z-axis rail 5264a / Z is fitted with two Z-axis carriages 5264b / Z that slidably engage with it.

Further, the two X-axis rails 5264a / X extending in the X-axis direction are arranged at predetermined intervals in the Z-axis direction, and are attached to the side surfaces of the vibration table 5400 (FIG. 45) facing the Y-axis vibration unit 5200. Has been done. Each X-axis rail 5264a / X is fitted with two X-axis carriages 5264b / X that slidably engage with it.

Each Z-axis carriage 5264b / Z is integrally fixed by bolts in a state where one of the X-axis carriages 5264b / X and the upper surfaces of the carriages are overlapped with each other to form a cross carriage 5264.

The pair of Z-axis rails 5264a / Z and the pair of X-axis rails 5264a / X are arranged in a grid pattern and are connected by a cross carriage 5264 at positions intersecting each other. As a result, the movable portion 5220 of the Y-axis vibration unit 5200 and the vibration table 5400 are slidably connected in both the X-axis and Z-axis directions.

As described above, the ZX sliders 5260 of the present embodiment are arranged at intervals in the width direction (X-axis direction for the Z-axis rail 5264a / Z and Z-axis direction for the X-axis rail 5264a / X). Each pair of Z-axis rails 5264a / Z and X-axis rails 5264a / X is provided. With this configuration, the rigidity of the ZX slider 5260 with respect to the moment of force around the extension axis of each rail is improved, and vibration at a higher frequency becomes possible.

It is advantageous that the arrangement interval of each rail pair is as wide as possible. In this embodiment, the spacing between the X-axis rails 5264a / X is limited by the height of the vibrating table 5400. Therefore, one X-axis rail 5264a / X is attached to the upper end of the side surface of the vibration table 5400, and the other X-axis rail 5264a / X is attached to the upper end of the side surface of the vibration table 5400. Further, the arrangement interval of the Z-axis rails 5264a / Z is limited by the diameter of the movable portion 5220 (top plate 5224b) of the Y-axis vibration unit 5200. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 46, the distance between the pair of Z-axis rails 5264a / Z does not go out from the cylindrical surface in which each Z-axis rail 5264a / Z extends the outer peripheral surface of the movable portion 5220 in the Y-axis direction. It is the maximum interval in the range.

Next, the internal structure of the Z-axis linear guide 5264 / Z composed of the Z-axis rail 5264a / Z and the Z-axis carriage 5264b / Z will be described. The other linear guides used in the vibration exciter 5000 also have the same structure as the Z-axis linear guide 5264 / Z.

FIG. 48 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the Z-axis rail 5264a / Z and the Z-axis carriage 5264b / Z of the ZX slider 5260 cut on one surface (that is, an XY plane) perpendicular to the long axis of the Z-axis rail 5264a / Z. Further, FIG. 49 is a view taken along the line I-I of FIG. 48. The Z-axis linear guide 5264 / Z of the present embodiment uses a roller as a rolling element. High position accuracy and rigidity can be obtained by using a roller as a rolling element. A linear guide using a ball as a rolling element can also be used.

Grooves GR having a trapezoidal cross section extending in the Z-axis direction are formed on both side surfaces of the Z-axis rail 5264a / Z in FIG. 48 in the Y-axis direction. Further, as shown in FIGS. 48 and 49, a groove GR extending in the Z-axis direction is formed in the Z-axis carriage 5264b / Z so as to surround the Z-axis rail 5264a / Z. On each side wall of the groove GR, a protruding portion PR extending along the groove GR of the Z-axis rail 5264a / Z is formed. A pair of slopes parallel to each slope of the trapezoidal groove GR of the Z-axis rail 5264a / Z are formed in the protruding portion PR. A gap is formed between a total of four slopes of the pair of groove GRs and the slopes of the projecting portions PR facing each other. In each of these four gaps, a large number of stainless steel rollers RE'(RE'h, RE'i, RE'j, RE'k) and a resin retainer that rotatably holds and connects the rollers. RT'is stored. The roller RE'is sandwiched and held between the slope of the groove GR and the slope of the protrusion PR, respectively.

Further, inside the Z-axis carriage 5264b / Z, four no-load paths [roller evacuation paths] Q'(Q'a, Q'b, Q'c, Q'd) are parallel to the above four gaps. Is formed. As shown in FIG. 49, the no-load paths Q'a, Q'b, Q'c, and Q'd communicate with the corresponding gaps at both ends thereof. As a result, a circulation path for circulating the roller RE'(RE'h, RE'i, RE'j, RE'k) and the retainer RT'is formed.

When the Z-axis carriage 5264b / Z moves in the Z-axis direction with respect to the Z-axis rail 5264a / Z, a large number of rollers RE'h, RE'i, RE'j, and RE'k are moved together with the retainer RT'in each circulation path CP. It circulates in'a, CP'b, CP'c, and CP'd, respectively. Therefore, even if a large load is applied in a direction different from the Z-axis direction, the carriage can be supported by a large number of rollers and the rollers RE'(RE'h, RE'i, RE'j, RE'k. ) Rolls to keep the resistance in the Z-axis direction small, so that the Z-axis carriage 5264b / Z can be smoothly moved with respect to the Z-axis rail 5264a / Z.

As shown in FIG. 49, the retainer RT'that connects a plurality of rollers (for example, the roller RE'k) connects a plurality of spacer portions RTs'arranged between the rollers RE'k and a plurality of spacer portions RTs'. It has a pair of bands RTb'. Both ends of each spacer portion RTs'are fixed to a pair of bands RTb', respectively, to form a ladder-shaped retainer RT'. Each roller RE'k is held in a space surrounded by a pair of adjacent spacer portions RTs'and a pair of bands RTb'.

Further, by interposing the spacer portions RTs'of the retainer RT'with low hardness between the rollers RE'k, the oil film breakage and wear caused by the direct contact between the rollers RE'k in a very narrow contact area can be prevented. , Friction resistance is reduced and life is greatly extended.

By connecting the Y-axis vibration unit 5200 and the vibration table 5400 via the ZX slider 5260 that can slide in the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction with very small frictional resistance, the X-axis vibration unit 5100 and Even if the vibration table 5400 is vibrated in the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction by the Z-axis vibration unit 5300, the vibration components in the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction of the vibration table 5400 are transmitted to the Y-axis vibration unit 5200. There is no. Further, by driving the Y-axis vibration unit 5200, the vibration table 5400 receives almost no force in the Z-axis direction and the X-axis direction, so that vibration with less crosstalk is possible.

Further, the YZ slider 5160 that connects the X-axis vibration unit 5100 and the vibration table 5400 also has the same configuration as the ZX slider 5260, and the vibration table 5400 has a structure with respect to the movable portion of the X-axis vibration unit 5100. They are slidably connected in the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction. Therefore, even if the vibration table 5400 is vibrated in the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction by the Y-axis vibration unit 5200 and the Z-axis vibration unit 5300, the vibration component in the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction of the vibration table 5400 is X. It is not transmitted to the shaft vibration unit 5100. Further, by driving the X-axis vibration unit 5100, the vibration table 5400 receives almost no force in the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction, so that vibration with less crosstalk is possible.

Next, the configuration of the XY slider 5360 that connects the Z-axis vibration unit 5300 and the vibration table 5400 will be described.

FIG. 47 is a side view of the vicinity of the XY slider 5360. FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement of rails of the XY slider 5360 attached to the top plate 5324bb of the movable portion 5320 of the Z-axis vibration unit 5300.

The XY slider 5360 includes four cross guides 364. The cross guide 364 (364P, 364S) includes one X-axis linear guide 5364 / X (5364 / XL, 5364 / XH) and one Y-axis linear guide 5364 / Y (5364 / YH, 5364 / YL). ing. The X-axis linear guide 5364 / X is composed of one X-axis rail 5364a / X (5364a / XL, 5364a / XH) and one X-axis carriage 5364b / X (5364b / XL, 5364b / XH), and is Y-axis. The linear guide 5364 / Y is composed of one Y-axis rail 5364a / Y (5364a / YH, 5364a / YL) and one Y-axis carriage 5364b / Y (5364b / YH, 5364b / YL).

The X-axis carriage 5364b / X and the Y-axis carriage 5364b / Y are integrally fixed by bolts in a state where the upper surfaces of the carriages are overlapped with each other to form a cross carriage. This cross carriage has the same configuration as the cross carriage 5264 of the ZX slider 5260 described above.

The cross guide 364 has a first orientation cross guide 364P in which the X-axis linear guide 5364 / X is attached to the vibration table 5400 and a second orientation in which the Y-axis linear guide 5364 / Y is attached to the vibration table 5400. Cross guide 364S and is included. The X-axis rail 5364a / XL of the cross guide 364P is attached to the upper surface of the top plate 5324b, and the Y-axis rail 5364a / YH is attached to the lower surface of the vibration table 5400. Further, the Y-axis rail 5364a / YL of the cross guide 364S is attached to the upper surface of the top plate 5324b, and the X-axis rail 5364a / XH is attached to the lower surface of the vibration table 5400. That is, each cross guide 364 connects the movable portion 5320 of the Z-axis vibration unit 5300 and the vibration table 5400 so as to be slidable in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction.

The X-axis linear guide 5364 / X and the Y-axis linear guide 5364 / Y attached to the top plate 5324b are used as the lower X-axis linear guide 5364 / XL (lower X-axis rail 5364a / XL and lower X-axis carriage 5364b / Y, respectively. XL) and low Y-axis linear guide 5364 / YL (low Y-axis rail 5364a / YL, low Y-axis carriage 5364b / YL). Further, the X-axis linear guide 5364 / X and the Y-axis linear guide 5364 / Y attached to the vibration table 5400 are used as the high-level X-axis linear guide 5364 / XH (high-level X-axis rail 5364a / XH, high-level X-axis carriage 5364b / XH) and high Y-axis linear guide 5364 / YH (high Y-axis rail 5364a / YH, high Y-axis carriage 5364b / YH).

As shown in FIG. 50, the four cross guides 364 are attached to the four corners of the upper surface of the substantially square top plate 5324b. Further, the cross guides 364P and 364S are alternately arranged around the central axis Ax of the Z-axis excitation unit 5300. That is, the arrangement of the cross guides 364P and 364S has a rotational symmetry of four-fold symmetry around the central axis Ax. Due to the arrangement of the cross guide 5364, the mass distribution around the central axis Ax of the XY slider 5360 is leveled. As a result, the response characteristics of the XY slider 5360 to vibrations in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction are more homogeneous.

Further, the X-axis carriage 5364b / X and the Y-axis carriage 5364b / Y have different types of mounting holes (four through holes are formed in the X-axis carriage 5364b / X, and four screws are formed in the Y-axis carriage 5364b / Y. They have the same structure as each other, except that holes are formed). Further, the X-axis rail 5364a / X and the Y-axis rail 5364a / Y are also the same. The mass distribution of each linear guide (X-axis linear guide 5364 / X, Y-axis linear guide 5364 / Y) differs between the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. However, by connecting these two to form a cross guide 5364, the mass distributions in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction are leveled. Even with this configuration, the response characteristics of the XY slider 5360 to vibrations in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction are more uniform.

Further, each vibration unit (X-axis vibration unit 5100, Y-axis vibration unit 5200, Z-axis vibration unit 5300) is a device via a pair of support units 5150, 210, 310 (fixed portion support mechanism), respectively. It is attached to the base 5500. The support units 5150, 210, and 310 are shock absorbers provided with elastic elements (coil springs or air springs) that elastically support the vibration units 5100, 5200, and 5300, and are in the vibration direction of each vibration unit. It suppresses the transmission of vibrations (particularly high frequency components) to the device base 5500. By attaching each vibration unit 5100, 5200, 5300 to the device base 5500 via the support units 5150, 5250, 5350, the transmission of vibration between the vibration units 5100, 5200, and 5300 is suppressed, and crosstalk is reduced. Higher precision 3-axis vibration is possible.

<Sixth Embodiment>
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The sixth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the frame structure of the movable portion of each electrokinetic actuator (horizontal actuators in the X-axis direction and Y-axis direction, vertical actuator 6300A). In the following description of the sixth embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the description of the configuration common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

FIG. 51 shows an electrokinetic type 3-axis vibration device 6000 (Z-axis vibration unit 6300, vibration table 400, X-axis counter balance unit 610, Y-axis counter balance unit 620, and Z-axis) according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the counterbalance unit 630 only. The movable portion 6320 of the vertical actuator 6300A of the sixth embodiment includes a frame 6322.

52 and 53 are perspective views showing the appearance of the frame 6322, respectively. FIG. 52 is a view of the frame 6322 viewed from the front side (vibration table 400 side), and FIG. 53 is a view seen from the back side. The frame 6322 is formed as a substantially columnar shape having a central axis extending in the driving direction (Z-axis direction) as a whole.

The frame 6322 of the present embodiment is formed by casting and cutting an aluminum alloy, but the material and processing method of the frame 6322 are not limited to this. The frame 6322 may be formed from other metal materials such as stainless steel, titanium alloy or magnesium alloy, or resin materials such as glass fiber reinforced resin (GFRP) and carbon fiber reinforced resin (CFRP). Further, the frame 6322 may be integrally formed by welding, welding, adhesion, injection molding, three-dimensional modeling (3D printer) or the like.

The frame 6322 includes a substantially cylindrical main pillar 6322a extending in the driving direction, eight plate-shaped ribs 6322b (6322b1, 6322b2) extending radially from the outer peripheral surface of the main pillar 6322a, and eight ribs 6322b on the front side. In the radial direction of the annular front peripheral edge 6322c connecting the tip portions of the above, the substantially annular rear peripheral edge 6322d connecting the tip portions of the eight ribs 6322b on the rear surface side, and the eight ribs 6322b on the front surface side. It is provided with a cylindrical intermediate connecting portion 6322e that connects the intermediate portions in the (radial direction). The rod 326 (see FIG. 8) is fitted into the main pillar 6322a from below.

By adopting a structure in which eight ribs 6322b are connected in an annular shape by the front peripheral edge portion 6322c, the back peripheral edge portion 6322d, and the intermediate connecting portion 6322e, both high rigidity and light weight of the frame 6322 can be achieved at the same time. Further, by providing the intermediate connecting portion 6322e, it is possible to support the base plate 6362 more uniformly (surface).

A plurality of tap holes 6322ft for attaching the base plate 6362 are formed on the front surface of the frame 6322 (specifically, the rib 6322b, the front peripheral edge portion 6322c and the intermediate connecting portion 6322e). Further, a plurality of screw holes 6322rt for attaching the drive coil 321 are formed on the back surface of the frame 6322 (specifically, the back peripheral peripheral portion 6322d).

A row of screw holes 6322bt for attaching the Z-axis rail 344a of the movable portion support mechanism 340 is formed on the end surface (outer peripheral surface) of the four ribs 6322b1 out of the eight ribs 6322b. Further, a fitting groove 6322bg that fits with the coil mounting portion 322d is formed on the end faces of the remaining four ribs 6322b2. The ribs 6322b1 and the ribs 6322b2 are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction.

A recess 6322ca is formed in the vicinity of the rib 6322b on the front side of the outer periphery of the front peripheral edge portion 6322c so as not to interfere with the Z-axis carriage 344b of the movable portion support mechanism 340. A step 6322cc for horizontally positioning the Z-axis rail 344a is formed on the bottom surface of the recess 6322ca along the row of holes 6322bt. As for the end surface of the rib 6322b1, the rail mounting surface 6322br is formed by offsetting the front side portion to which the Z-axis rail 344a is mounted toward the main pillar 6322a to the same depth as the bottom surface of the recess 6322ca. Further, on the end surface of the rib 6322b1, a step 6322bs for vertically positioning the Z-axis rail 344a is formed at the boundary of the rail mounting surface 6322br.

The movable portion 320 of the first embodiment described above includes a two-piece frame in which an extension frame 324 is connected to the main frame 322 with bolts. By adopting the two-split frame structure, it is possible to additionally equip the movable part support mechanism 340 to the standard specification electrodynamic actuator having only the main frame 322.

However, the two-split frame structure requires a structure for connecting two parts (main frame 322, extension frame 324), and the structure of the entire frame cannot be optimized (that is, the existing main frame). Since the design had to be based on the frame 322), the weight of the frame was increased and the weight balance was lost. As a result, the two-piece frame structure has contributed to limiting the vibration performance of the electrokinetic actuator. In addition, the two-piece frame requires a step of connecting the two parts, and requires a lot of man-hours for assembly.

In this embodiment, a one-piece frame 6322 is used instead of the main frame 322 and the expansion frame 324 of the first embodiment. This configuration eliminates the need to provide a structure for connecting multiple parts of the frame, and also increases the degree of freedom in design, resulting in lighter weight, higher rigidity, better weight balance, and more. A frame 6322 that can be assembled with a small number of man-hours is realized.

In the first embodiment, the top plate 322b (corresponding to the base plate 6362 of the present embodiment) for attaching the XY slider 360 to the expansion frame 324 is integrally formed, but in the present embodiment, the frame 6322 is integrally formed. And the base plate 6362 are separate members. This eliminates the need to change the design of the frame 6322 according to the design of the XY slider 360, and facilitates the management of the design and manufacture of the frame 6322. Further, the frame 6322 and the base plate 6362 may be integrated as in the first embodiment.

The frame 6322 of the present embodiment can also be applied to the first to fifth embodiments.

The above is the description of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to those described above, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea expressed by the description of the claims. For example, an embodiment of the present application also includes a configuration of an embodiment and the like exemplified and / or is appropriately combined with a configuration of an embodiment and the like that are obvious to those skilled in the art from the description in the present specification. ..

Each of the above embodiments is an example in which the present invention is applied to an electrokinetic type vibration exciter, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and other types of vibration unit (for example, a rotary motor or hydraulic rotation). The present invention can also be applied to a vibration device using a linear motion vibration unit (linear motor, etc.) that combines a motor and a rotation-linear motion conversion mechanism such as a feed screw mechanism. For example, the present invention can be applied to a vibration unit using the servomotor and ball screw mechanism described in Patent Document 1.

Further, each of the above embodiments is an example in which the present invention is applied to an electrokinetic 3-axis simultaneous vibration device, but of course, the present invention can also be applied to a 1-axis or 2-axis vibration device. ..

Further, in the first embodiment, an air spring is used as a buffering means for attenuating the vibration of the support unit 350 (fixed portion support mechanism), but another type of spring having an anti-vibration effect (for example, a steel coil) is used. It is also possible to use a spring) or an elastic body (vibration-proof rubber, etc.).

The number and arrangement of linear guides (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or more) for each axis of the slide connection mechanism are the size of the vibration table, the size and mass distribution of the specimen, and the test conditions (frequency). , Amplitude) and the like. Further, the number of cross guides provided in the XY slider 360 of the first embodiment, the YZ slider 2160, the ZX slider 2260, and the XY slider 2360 of the third embodiment is not limited to nine, and the size of the vibration table and the specimen. Any quantity of 3 or more can be used depending on the load, test conditions, and the like.

In each of the above embodiments (however, the fifth embodiment is excluded), the ball RE (ball) is used as the rolling element of the linear guide, but the roller may be used as the rolling element.

In each of the above embodiments (excluding the fifth embodiment), eight load paths are formed in the linear guide, but a large number of load paths of 5, 6, 7, or 9 or more are formed. May be provided. Further, although the linear guide of each of the above embodiments (excluding the fifth embodiment) is provided with a plurality of pairs of paths formed in close proximity to each other, the load path is not necessarily a basic unit of the path pair. There is no need to provide. A plurality of load paths may be provided at equal intervals, or may be provided at completely uneven intervals. It is also possible to use a conventional 4-row linear guide having a 4-row load path.

In each of the above embodiments, the vertical direction is referred to as the Z-axis direction, but the vertical direction may be referred to as the Y-axis direction or the X-axis direction. Further, although it is desirable that each vibration direction is horizontal or vertical, the vibration device may be arranged so that two or more of the three vibration directions are non-vertical and non-horizontal. ..

In each of the above embodiments, the cross guides are arranged in a square grid at equal intervals in two orthogonal directions, but they may be arranged in a hexagonal grid (equilateral triangle arrangement). For example, in the XY slider, a cross guide in the first direction is placed at the center of gravity of the periodic structure (unit cell) of the equilateral triangle on the XY plane, and a cross guide in the second direction is placed at each vertex of the equilateral triangle. It can be configured.

In the first embodiment described above, an opening for moving the vibrating object in and out of the vibration table 400 is formed on the upper surface of the box portion 400a, but this opening may be provided on the side surface of the box portion.

In the first embodiment described above, the vibration table 400 is provided with female screws 421 and through holes 432 and 442 for mounting the vibrating object, but another type of mounting structure for mounting the vibrating object is provided. (For example, a fixing band, a clamp, an electromagnet, etc.) may be provided on the vibration table 400.

The first embodiment described above is an example in which the present invention is applied to an electrokinetic type vibration exciter, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and other types of vibration unit (for example, a rotary motor or a hydraulic pressure) are used. The present invention can also be applied to a vibration device using a linear motion vibration unit (linear motor, hydraulic cylinder, etc.) that combines a rotation motor and a rotation-linear motion conversion mechanism such as a feed screw mechanism.

Further, the vibration device 1 of the first embodiment described above is an example in which the present invention is applied to a two-axis vibration device, but the present invention can also be applied to a one-axis and three-axis vibration device.

Each of the above embodiments is an example in which the present invention is applied to an electrokinetic type vibration exciter, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and other types of vibration unit (for example, a rotary motor or hydraulic rotation). The present invention can also be applied to a vibration device using a linear motion vibration unit (linear motor, etc.) that combines a motor and a rotation-linear motion conversion mechanism such as a feed screw mechanism. For example, the present invention can be applied to a vibration unit using the servomotor and ball screw mechanism described in International Publication No. 2009/011433.

Further, each of the above embodiments is an example in which the present invention is applied to an electrokinetic 3-axis simultaneous vibration device, but of course, the present invention can also be applied to a 1-axis or 2-axis vibration device. ..

Further, in the first embodiment, an air spring is used as a buffering means for attenuating the vibration of the support unit 350 (fixed portion support mechanism), but another type of spring having an anti-vibration effect (for example, a steel coil) is used. It is also possible to use a spring) or an elastic body (vibration-proof rubber, etc.).

The number and arrangement of linear guides (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or more) for each axis of the slide connection mechanism are the size of the vibration table, the size and mass distribution of the specimen, and the test conditions (frequency). , Amplitude) and the like. Further, the number of cross guides provided in the XY slider 360 of the first embodiment, the YZ slider 2160, the ZX slider 2260, and the XY slider 2360 of the third embodiment is not limited to nine, and the size of the vibration table and the specimen. Any quantity of 3 or more can be used depending on the load, test conditions, and the like.

In the above embodiment, the ball RE (ball) is used as the rolling element of the linear guide, but the roller may be used as the rolling element.

In the above embodiment, the linear guide has eight load paths, but a large number of load paths of 5, 6, 7, or 9 or more may be provided. Further, although the linear guide of the above embodiment is provided with a plurality of pairs of paths formed in close proximity to each other, it is not always necessary to provide the load path with the path pair as a basic unit. A plurality of load paths may be provided at equal intervals, or may be provided at completely uneven intervals.

In addition, a part of the above-mentioned components of each embodiment is removed, a plurality of combinations of each of the above-mentioned embodiments are combined, and a part or all of the above-mentioned components of two or more embodiments are combined. Is also included in the scope of the present invention.

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Hereinafter, the above-described embodiments of the present invention will be summarized.

In the vibration device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the vibration table, the X-axis vibration unit that vibrates the vibration table in the X-axis direction, and the vibration table and the X-axis vibration unit are perpendicular to the X-axis direction. A Y-axis linear guideway that is slidably connected in the Y-axis direction is provided, and the Y-axis linear guideway is slidably engaged with the X-axis rail that extends in the Y-axis direction with the Y-axis rail. It is provided with a Y-axis carriage, and a plurality of load paths having five or more rows on which a plurality of rolling elements roll are formed between the Y-axis carriage and the Y-axis rail.

According to this configuration, the rigidity and motion accuracy of the linear guide are improved, and vibration noise can be reduced.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, eight load paths may be formed.

According to this configuration, the rigidity and motion accuracy of the linear guide are remarkably improved, and vibration noise can be reduced to the extent that multi-axis simultaneous vibration can be performed in a frequency region of, for example, 2 kHz or higher.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, a plurality of no-load paths corresponding to each of the plurality of load paths are formed on the Y-axis carriage, and each pair of the load path and the no-load path is connected to each other at both ends to form a rolling element. It may be configured such that a circulating circulation path is formed.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the Y-axis linear guideway may be configured to include a retainer that circulates together with the rolling elements along a circulation path to prevent the rolling elements from coming into contact with each other.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the length L of the Y-axis carriage may be in the range of 70 to 160 mm.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the length L of the Y-axis carriage may be in the range of 90 to 140 mm.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the length L of the Y-axis carriage may be in the range of 110-130 mm.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the aspect ratio L / W, which is the ratio of the length L and the width W of the Y-axis carriage, may be in the range of 0.65-1.5.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the aspect ratio L / W, which is the ratio of the length L and the width W of the Y-axis carriage, may be in the range of 0.7-1.4.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the aspect ratio L / W, which is the ratio of the length L and the width W of the Y-axis carriage, may be in the range of 0.75-1.35.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the rolling element may be a ball or a roller.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the table, the first actuator that vibrates the vibration table in the first direction, and the vibration table and the first actuator can be slidable in the second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The configuration also includes a first slide connecting mechanism to be connected and a counterbalance unit attached to the vibrating table to compensate for the imbalance of the vibrated portion caused by attaching the first slide connecting mechanism to the vibrating table. Good.

Further, the vibration device according to another embodiment of the present invention has a vibration table, a first actuator that vibrates the vibration table in the first direction, and a vibration table and the first actuator in the first direction. It is attached to the vibration table, which compensates for the imbalance of the vibrated part caused by attaching the first slide connection mechanism, which is slidably connected in the second direction orthogonal to the above, and the first slide connection mechanism to the vibration table. It is equipped with a counterbalance unit.

The conventional vibration device can vibrate with sufficiently high accuracy with respect to the reference point of the vibration table (for example, the center of the upper surface of the vibration table), but the vibration state varies depending on the position on the vibration table. Therefore, the vibration accuracy was insufficient at positions other than the reference point. According to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the variation in vibration on the vibration table, and it is possible to obtain sufficient vibration accuracy even at a position other than the reference point.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the counterbalance portion may have a weight portion and a cushioning portion, and the weight portion may be fixed to the vibration table via the cushioning portion.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the weight portion may have a flat plate shape.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the cushioning portion may be in the form of a sheet.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the shock absorber may be configured to include an elastomer.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the shock absorber may have a spacer that supports the weight portion away from the vibration table.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the counterbalance portion may be provided with a plurality of bolts for fixing the weight portion, and the fixing interval between the plurality of bolts may be 100 mm or less.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the fixing interval may be 50 mm or less.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the shock absorbers are the first weight part, the first buffer part sandwiched between the vibration table and the first weight part, the second weight part, the first weight part and the second weight part. It may be configured to have a second buffer portion sandwiched between the two.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the cushioning portion may have a third weight portion and a third buffer portion sandwiched between the second weight portion and the third weight portion.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the first weight portion is fixed to the vibration table by the first bolt, the second weight portion is fixed to the first weight portion by the second bolt, and the third weight portion is second by the third bolt. The configuration may be fixed to the weight portion.

Further, the vibration apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention has three axial directions in which the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis directions are orthogonal to each other, and the vibration table and the vibration table are applied in the X-axis direction. The X-axis actuator that vibrates, the Y-axis actuator that vibrates the vibration table in the Y-axis direction, the Z-axis actuator that vibrates the vibration table in the Z-axis direction, and the vibration table and the X-axis actuator are the Y-axis and Z. A YZ slide connecting mechanism that slides in the axial direction, a ZX slide connecting mechanism that connects the vibration table and the Y-axis actuator in a slidable manner in the Z-axis and the X-axis directions, and a vibration table and the Z-axis actuator. An X-axis counter attached to the vibration table that compensates for the imbalance of the vibrated part caused by attaching the XY slide connection mechanism that slides in the X-axis and Y-axis directions and the YZ slide connection mechanism to the vibration table. Attaching the Y-axis counterbalance unit attached to the vibration table and the XY slide connection mechanism to the vibration table to compensate for the imbalance between the balance part and the vibrated part caused by attaching the ZX slide connection mechanism to the vibration table. It may be configured to include a Z-axis counterbalance portion attached to a vibration table, which compensates for the imbalance of the vibrated portion caused by the vibration table.

According to this configuration, it is possible to perform vibration with higher accuracy by suppressing the moment of force applied to the object to be excited by vibration.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the XY slide connecting mechanism includes an X-axis linear guideway that guides linear motion in the X-axis direction and a Y-axis linear guideway that guides linear motion in the Y-axis direction. And the Z-axis actuator may be connected via an X-axis linear guideway and a Y-axis linear guideway.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the X-axis linear guideway includes an X-axis rail extending in the X-axis direction and an X-axis carriage that slidably engages with the X-axis rail in the X-axis direction. The way may be configured to include a Y-axis rail extending in the Y-axis direction and a Y-axis carriage that slidably engages with the Y-axis rail in the Y-axis direction.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, an eight-row load path on which a plurality of rolling elements roll may be formed between the X-axis carriage and the X-axis rail.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the Y-axis carriage is fixed to the X-axis carriage, so that the X-axis linear guideway and the Y-axis linear guideway are connected to form a cross guide, and the cross guide X-axis rail and Y are formed. One of the axle rails may be attached to the vibration table and the other may be attached to the X-axis actuator.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the XY slide connecting mechanism includes a plurality of cross guides, the plurality of cross guides vibrate with the first-direction cross guide in which the X-axis rail is attached to the vibration table, and the Y-axis rail vibrates. It may be configured to include a second orientation cross guide attached to the table.

In the above vibration device, the XY slide connecting mechanism includes a plurality of first-direction cross guides and a plurality of second-direction cross guides, and a plurality of first-direction cross guides and a plurality of cross guides. The cross guides in the second direction may be arranged alternately in the two directions of the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the XY slide connecting mechanism may be configured to include the same number of cross guides in the first direction and cross guides in the second direction.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, a plurality of cross guides may be arranged in a grid pattern in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction.

Further, the vibration device according to still another embodiment of the present invention includes a vibration table, a first actuator that vibrates the vibration table in the first direction, and a vibration table and a first actuator. A first slide connecting mechanism for slidably connecting in a second direction orthogonal to the direction is provided, and a predetermined imbalance is given to the vibration table in advance, and a part of the first slide connecting mechanism and the vibration table are provided. The center of gravity of the vibrated portion including the above coincides with the center of the vibration table.

According to this configuration, when the vibrating object is attached to the vibrating table, the center of gravity of the vibrated portion (including the vibrating object, the vibrating table, and the portion fixed to the vibrating table of the first slide connecting mechanism) is set. Since it coincides with the center of the vibration table, the moment of force applied to the vibrated portion by the vibration is suppressed, and more accurate vibration becomes possible.

Further, in the vibration apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention, the vibration table, the X-axis actuator that drives the vibration table in the X-axis direction in the horizontal direction, and the vibration table and the X-axis actuator are X-axis. A first connecting mechanism that slidably connects in the Y-axis direction, which is a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction, is provided, and the first connecting mechanism is arranged at intervals in the Z-axis direction, which is the vertical direction. It is provided with a pair of linear guideways that slidably connect the table and the X-axis actuator in the Y-axis direction.

According to this configuration, the first connecting mechanism for slidably connecting the vibration table and the X-axis actuator in the Y-axis direction includes a pair of linear guideways arranged at intervals in the Z-axis direction. The rigidity around the Y-axis of the connecting mechanism is increased, and the vibration excitation performance is improved.

The above-mentioned vibration exciter includes a Y-axis actuator that drives the vibration table in the Y-axis direction, and a second connection mechanism that slidably connects the vibration table and the Y-axis actuator in the X-axis direction. The connecting mechanism may be configured to include a pair of linear guideways that are arranged at intervals in the Z-axis direction and slidably connect the vibration table and the Y-axis actuator in the X-axis direction.

The above-mentioned vibration exciter includes a Z-axis actuator that drives the vibration table in the Z-axis direction, and the first connection mechanism makes it possible to slide the vibration table and the X-axis actuator in both the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction. The second connecting mechanism may be connected so as to slidably connect the vibration table and the Y-axis actuator in both the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the linear guideway may include a rail extending in the sliding direction and a carriage traveling on the rail.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the rail may be attached to the vibration table.

The rail is longer than the carriage, and the width of the vibrating table is larger than the width of the moving part of the actuator. Therefore, according to this configuration, the slide width of the first connecting mechanism in the Y-axis direction (and the X-axis direction of the second connecting mechanism) can be further widened. Further, since the width (X-axis direction, Y-axis direction) of the vibration table is larger than the height (Z-axis direction), the connecting mechanism is horizontal (Y-axis, X-axis) and vertical direction (Z-axis). When the linear guideway of the above is provided, this configuration (the rail of the linear guideway in the horizontal direction is attached to the vibration table) makes it possible to further widen the slide width of the connecting mechanism in the Y-axis direction.

In the above vibration device, one of the pair of linear guideways may be attached to the upper end of the vibration table, and the other of the pair of linear guideways may be attached to the lower end of the vibration table.

According to this configuration, the rigidity of the first connecting mechanism around the Y-axis (and the rigidity of the second connecting mechanism around the X-axis) with respect to the moment is further increased, and the excitation performance is further improved.

The vibration apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention includes a vibration table to which the object to be vibrated is attached and a vibration unit that vibrates the vibration table in a predetermined direction, and vibrates the object to be vibrated. When mounted on a table, the projection of the center of gravity of the vibrated object on the projection plane perpendicular to the predetermined direction is included in the projection of the moving part of the vibration unit on the projection plane. Is.

According to this configuration, it is possible to perform vibration with higher accuracy by suppressing the moment of force applied to the object to be excited by vibration.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the projection of the center of gravity of the vibration table on the projection plane may be included in the projection of the movable portion of the vibration unit on the projection plane.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the center of gravity of the vibration table may be arranged at the center of the outer shape of the vibration table.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration table may have a hollow portion capable of accommodating the object to be vibrated.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration table may be configured to have a substantially box shape.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration table includes a box portion having a first opening for moving the object to be vibrated in and out of the hollow portion on one surface, and a lid portion for closing the first opening. May be good.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the hollow portion may be formed in the central portion of the vibration table.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration table may have a bottom plate and a frame portion vertically protruding from the edge portion of the bottom plate.

The above-mentioned vibration exciter may have a grid-like middle plate that is arranged inside the frame portion and projects vertically from the bottom plate.

In the above-mentioned vibration exciter, the middle plate may be joined to the bottom plate and the frame portion.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration table may have a second opening through which a long object connecting the vibrated object and the external device is passed.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration unit may include an X-axis vibration unit that vibrates the vibration table in the horizontal X-axis direction.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration unit may include a Y-axis vibration unit that vibrates the vibration table in the Y-axis direction, which is a horizontal direction perpendicular to the X-axis direction.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration unit may include a Z-axis vibration unit that vibrates the vibration table in the Z-axis direction, which is the vertical direction.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration table may have a bottom plate and may be provided with a mounting structure for mounting the vibrated object on the bottom plate.

In the above-mentioned vibration device, the vibration table may have a wall portion and may be provided with a mounting structure for mounting the vibrated object on the wall portion.

Further, in the electrokinetic actuator according to still another embodiment of the present invention, a substantially tubular fixed portion and at least a part thereof are housed in a hollow portion of the fixed portion and reciprocated in the axial direction of the fixed portion. A frame that includes a movable portion and a movable portion support mechanism that supports the movable portion from the side so as to be reciprocally movable in the axial direction, and the movable portion has a portion on the tip end side supported by the movable portion support mechanism. It is provided with a coil attached to the rear end of the frame, and the frame is integrally formed.

According to this configuration, since a structure for connecting a plurality of frames is not required, the weight of the movable portion can be reduced, which enables reciprocating drive at a higher frequency.

In the above-mentioned electrokinetic actuator, the movable part support mechanism is provided with a linear guideway, and the linear guideway extends in the axial direction of the fixed part, a plurality of rolling elements capable of rolling on the rail, and the rolling elements. A carriage that can move on the rails may be provided, and eight load paths on which a plurality of rolling elements roll may be formed between the rails and the carriages.

According to this configuration, the rigidity and motion accuracy of the linear guide are improved, and vibration noise can be reduced.

Further, in the electrokinetic actuator according to still another embodiment of the present invention, a substantially tubular fixed portion and at least a part thereof are housed in a hollow portion of the fixed portion and reciprocated in the axial direction of the fixed portion. The movable part is provided with a movable part and a movable part support mechanism that supports the movable part from the side so as to be reciprocally movable in the axial direction. The movable part support mechanism is provided with a linear guideway, and the linear guideway is in the axial direction of the fixed part. It includes an extending rail, a plurality of rolling elements that can roll on the rail, and a carriage that can move on the rail via the rolling elements, and a plurality of rolling elements each roll between the rail and the carriage. Eight load paths are formed.

According to this configuration, the rigidity and motion accuracy of the linear guide are improved, and vibration noise can be reduced.

In the above-mentioned electrokinetic actuator, the movable portion includes a frame whose tip end side is supported by a movable portion support mechanism and a coil attached to the rear end of the frame, and the frame is integrally formed. It may be configured.

In the above-mentioned electrokinetic actuator, the rail may be fixed to the movable portion and the runner block may be fixed to the fixed portion.

In the above-mentioned electrokinetic actuator, the movable portion support mechanism may be configured to support the frame of the movable portion in a portion protruding outside the hollow portion.

In the above-mentioned electrokinetic actuator, the movable portion support mechanism may be configured to include a guide frame that connects one end surface of the fixed portion in the axial direction and the linear guideway.

In the above-mentioned electrokinetic actuator, a plurality of linear guideways may be provided, and the plurality of linear guideways may be arranged around the axis of the movable portion at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.

The electrodynamic actuator may be provided with two pairs of movable portion support mechanisms, and the movable portions may be sandwiched from both sides by two pairs of movable portion support mechanisms in two orthogonal directions.

Further, a vibrating device including the above-mentioned electrokinetic actuator and a vibration table connected to a movable portion of the electrodynamic actuator is provided.

Claims (23)

A vibration table to which the object to be vibrated is attached,
A vibration unit that vibrates the vibration table in a predetermined direction,
With
The vibration table
A box portion in which a hollow portion capable of accommodating the vibrated object is provided and a first opening for moving the vibrated object in and out of the hollow portion is formed on one surface.
The lid that closes the first opening and
With
A mounting structure for mounting the vibrating object is provided on the wall of the vibrating table.
Vibration device. A vibration table to which the object to be vibrated is attached,
A vibration unit that vibrates the vibration table in a predetermined direction,
With
A hollow portion capable of accommodating the vibrated object is provided on the vibration table.
The vibration table
With the bottom plate
A frame portion that protrudes vertically from the edge portion of the bottom plate and
It has a grid-like middle plate that is arranged inside the frame portion and projects vertically from the bottom plate.
Vibration device. The vibration table
A box portion in which a hollow portion capable of accommodating the vibrated object is provided and a first opening for moving the vibrated object in and out of the hollow portion is formed on one surface.
The lid that closes the first opening and
With,
The vibrating device according to claim 2. A vibration table to which the object to be vibrated is attached,
A vibration unit that vibrates the vibration table in a predetermined direction,
With
A hollow portion capable of accommodating the vibrated object is provided on the vibration table.
A second opening through which a long object connecting the vibrated object in the hollow portion and the external device is passed is formed in the vibration table.
Vibration device. The vibration table has a substantially box shape.
The vibrating device according to claim 4. The vibration table
A box portion having a first opening for moving the object to be vibrated in and out of the hollow portion on one surface, and a box portion.
A lid portion that closes the first opening is provided.
The vibrating device according to claim 5. The vibration table
With the bottom plate
It has a frame portion that protrudes vertically from the edge portion of the bottom plate.
The vibrating device according to any one of claims 4 to 6. It has a grid-like middle plate that is arranged inside the frame portion and projects vertically from the bottom plate.
The vibrating device according to claim 7. The middle plate is joined to the bottom plate and the frame portion.
The vibrating device according to claim 8. A mounting structure for mounting the vibrating object is provided on the wall of the vibrating table.
The vibrating device according to any one of claims 2 to 9 . The center of gravity of the vibrating table is located at the center of the outer shape of the vibrating table.
The vibrating device according to any one of claims 1 to 10. The hollow portion was formed in the central portion of the vibration table.
The vibrating device according to any one of claims 1 to 11. The vibration unit
An X-axis vibration unit that vibrates the vibration table in the horizontal X-axis direction is included.
The vibrating device according to any one of claims 1 to 12. The vibration unit
A Y-axis vibration unit that vibrates the vibration table in the Y-axis direction, which is a horizontal direction perpendicular to the X-axis direction, is included.
The vibrating device according to claim 13. The vibration unit
A Z-axis vibration unit that vibrates the vibration table in the Z-axis direction, which is the vertical direction, is included.
The vibrating device according to any one of claims 1 to 14. A mounting structure for mounting the vibrating object is provided on the bottom plate of the vibrating table.
The vibrating device according to any one of claims 1 to 15. The projection of the center of gravity of the vibration table onto the projection plane perpendicular to the predetermined direction is included in the projection of the movable portion of the vibration unit onto the projection plane.
The vibrating device according to any one of claims 1 to 16. A vibration table for a vibrating device
A box portion in which a hollow portion capable of accommodating the object to be vibrated is provided and a first opening for moving the object to be vibrated in and out of the hollow portion is formed on one surface.
The lid that closes the first opening and
Equipped with a,
A mounting structure for mounting the vibrating object on the wall of the vibrating table . A vibration table for a vibrating device
A hollow part that can accommodate the object to be vibrated is provided,
With the bottom plate
A frame portion that protrudes vertically from the edge portion of the bottom plate and
A grid-like middle plate that is arranged inside the frame portion and projects vertically from the bottom plate,
Those with. A vibration table for a vibrating device
A hollow part that can accommodate the object to be vibrated is provided,
A second opening through which a long object connecting the vibrated object and the external device in the hollow portion is passed is formed. A box portion in which a hollow portion capable of accommodating the object to be vibrated is provided and a first opening for moving the object to be vibrated in and out of the hollow portion is formed on one surface.
The lid that closes the first opening and
With,
The vibration table according to claim 19 or 20. A mounting structure for mounting the object to be vibrated is provided on the wall.
The vibration table according to any one of claims 19 to 21. This is a vibration method in which a vibration table with an object to be vibrated is vibrated in a predetermined direction by a vibration unit.
Using the vibration exciter according to any one of claims 1 to 17,
The vibrating object is placed on the vibration table so that the projection of the center of gravity of the vibrating object on the projection plane perpendicular to the predetermined direction is included in the projection of the movable portion of the vibrating unit on the projection plane. A vibration method that is attached to and vibrates.

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