JPH0211955A - Auto tensioner - Google Patents

Auto tensioner

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JPH0211955A
JPH0211955A JP16053488A JP16053488A JPH0211955A JP H0211955 A JPH0211955 A JP H0211955A JP 16053488 A JP16053488 A JP 16053488A JP 16053488 A JP16053488 A JP 16053488A JP H0211955 A JPH0211955 A JP H0211955A
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idler
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Giichi Nishida
義一 西田
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Koyo Seiko Co Ltd
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16HGEARING
    • F16H7/00Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
    • F16H7/08Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
    • F16H7/10Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains by adjusting the axis of a pulley
    • F16H7/12Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains by adjusting the axis of a pulley of an idle pulley
    • F16H7/1254Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains by adjusting the axis of a pulley of an idle pulley without vibration damping means
    • F16H7/1281Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains by adjusting the axis of a pulley of an idle pulley without vibration damping means where the axis of the pulley moves along a substantially circular path

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Abstract

PURPOSE:To enhance the extent of followability to belt looseness as well as to make improvements in an absorbing effect against vibration by installing a first and second springs between the fixed part side and the idler side, and setting up a rocking cylinder expanding or contracting through a viscous member. CONSTITUTION:A rocking cylinder 20 is set up between an idler 17, where a belt 28 is pressed, and a fixed part side. A viscous member is sealed in this rocking cylinder 20, while a first spring 23 is interposed between this member and the rocking cylinder, and a second spring 27 is interposed between the idler 17 and the rocking cylinder 22. At time of a tension variation due to expansion or contraction of the belt, an eccentric member 16 of the idler 17 is rotated by these springs 23, 27 and thereby tension is quickly kept in the specified value. Vibration in the belt 28 is absorbed by the spring 27, and any variation larger than the vibration is absorbed by a damper action by the first spring 23 and viscous oil O.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 産業上の利用分野 この発明は、オートテンショナ、さらに詳しくは、自動
車用エンジンのクランクシャフトのブーりとカムシャフ
トのブーりの間に掛けられたタイミングベルトなどの張
力を調節するオートテンショナに関する。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application This invention relates to an autotensioner, more specifically, to tensioning a timing belt or the like applied between a crankshaft boob and a camshaft boob of an automobile engine. Regarding the auto tensioner to be adjusted.

従来の技術および発明の課題 自動車用エンジンでは、クランクシャフトとカムシャフ
トを同期させて回転させるためにタイミングベルトが使
用されており、その張力調節用としてオートテンショナ
が開発されている。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In automobile engines, a timing belt is used to synchronize the rotation of a crankshaft and a camshaft, and an autotensioner has been developed to adjust the tension of the timing belt.

この種のオートテンショナの1例として、エンジンブロ
ックなどの固定部分側の部材とアイドラ側の部材の間に
ばねと高粘度の油が設けられ、ばねの弾性力によりアイ
ドラがベルトに押付けられているものが知られている(
特開昭62−258252号参照)。
An example of this type of autotensioner is a spring and high viscosity oil between a member on the side of a fixed part such as the engine block and a member on the side of the idler, and the idler is pressed against the belt by the elastic force of the spring. something is known (
(See Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 62-258252).

このオートテンショナでは、ベルトの張力上昇に対して
は、高粘度の油の粘性抵抗によりダンパ効果が発揮され
るが、ベルトの緩みに対しては、アイドラの移動が油の
粘性抵抗により緩やかであるから、追従性が悪く、ベル
トが振動したときに衝撃力が発生するという問題がある
With this autotensioner, the viscous resistance of the high viscosity oil exerts a damping effect when the belt tension increases, but when the belt loosens, the idler moves slowly due to the viscous resistance of the oil. Therefore, there is a problem that followability is poor and impact force is generated when the belt vibrates.

また、固定部分側の円柱状の部材の周囲に、リング状の
ゴムなどの弾性部材を介してアイドラが取付けられたも
のも知られている(実開昭59−49054号参照)。
There is also known a device in which an idler is attached to the periphery of a cylindrical member on the fixed portion side via an elastic member such as a ring-shaped rubber (see Utility Model Application No. 59-49054).

ところが、この場合は、リング状の弾性部材のみで張力
付与および吸振効果が与えられるので、オートテンショ
ナとしての張力設定、吸振効果が小さすぎるという問題
がある。
However, in this case, since tension application and vibration absorption effects are provided only by the ring-shaped elastic member, there is a problem that tension setting and vibration absorption effects as an auto-tensioner are too small.

この発明の目的は、上記の問題を全て解決し、張力設定
および吸振効果が高く、かつベルトの緩みに対する追従
性も良いオートテンショナを提供することにある。
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an autotensioner that solves all of the above-mentioned problems, has high tension setting and vibration absorption effects, and has good followability against belt loosening.

課題を解決するための手段 この発明によるオートテンショナは、 固定部分に対して移動可能なアイドラが弾性力によりベ
ルトに押付けられて、ベルトに所定の張力を付与するオ
ートテンショナであって、固定部分側の部材とアイドラ
側の部材の間に、両方に対して移動可能な中間可動部材
が設けられており、固定部分側の部材と中間可動部材の
間に、可動中間部材をアイドラがベルトに押付けられる
方向に付勢する第1の弾性部材と相互の運動にダンパ効
果を与える粘性部材が設けられ、中間可動部材とアイド
ラ側の部材の間に、アイドラ側の部材をアイドラがベル
トに押付けられる方向に付勢する第2の弾性部材が設け
られていることを特徴とするものである。
Means for Solving the Problems The auto tensioner according to the present invention is an auto tensioner in which an idler movable with respect to a fixed part is pressed against the belt by elastic force to apply a predetermined tension to the belt, and the idler is movable with respect to a fixed part. An intermediate movable member that is movable with respect to both is provided between the member on the fixed part side and the idler side member, and between the member on the fixed part side and the intermediate movable member, the idler presses the movable intermediate member against the belt. A viscous member is provided between the intermediate movable member and the idler side member, and the idler side member is biased in the direction in which the idler is pressed against the belt. The device is characterized in that a second elastic member for urging is provided.

作   用 通常は、第1の弾性部材と第2の弾性部材の弾性力によ
り、アイドラがベルトに押付けられ、ベルトに所定の張
力が付与される。
Function Normally, the idler is pressed against the belt by the elastic force of the first elastic member and the second elastic member, and a predetermined tension is applied to the belt.

そして、ベルトの振動に対し、まず、中間可動部材とア
イドラ側の部材との間の第2の弾性部材が弾性変形して
、それを吸収する。その後、第2の弾性部材のみでは吸
収しえない衝撃、変位に対し、固定部分側の部材と中間
可動部材との間の第1の弾性部材が弾性変形するととも
に、粘性部材がダンパとして作用し、それを吸収する。
First, the second elastic member between the intermediate movable member and the idler side member elastically deforms to absorb the vibration of the belt. Thereafter, the first elastic member between the member on the fixed part side and the intermediate movable member is elastically deformed in response to shocks and displacements that cannot be absorbed by the second elastic member alone, and the viscous member acts as a damper. , absorb it.

このため、ベルトの振動が確実に吸収され、しかも中間
可動部材とアイドラ側の部材の間には粘性部材はないの
で、第2の弾性部材によるアイドラの移動は速く、ベル
トの緩みに対する追従性が良い。
Therefore, vibrations of the belt are reliably absorbed, and since there is no viscous member between the intermediate movable member and the member on the idler side, the movement of the idler by the second elastic member is fast, and the ability to follow belt loosening is high. good.

実  施  例 以下、図面を参照して、この発明を自動車用エンジンの
クランクシャフトとカムシャフトの間に掛けられたタイ
ミングベルトに適用した実施例を説明する。
Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments in which the present invention is applied to a timing belt placed between a crankshaft and a camshaft of an automobile engine will be described with reference to the drawings.

第1図および第2図は、第1実施例を示す。1 and 2 show a first embodiment.

エンジンの固定部分(たとえばエンジンブロック) (
10)に、円柱状の固定部材(11)が1本のボルト(
12)により固定されている。固定部材(11)の両端
部に、これより外径の大きい側板(13)(14)が圧
入などの適宜な手段により固定されている。固定部材(
11)の周囲に、側板(13) (14)より外径の小
さいブシュ(15)がはめ止められている。
Fixed parts of the engine (e.g. engine block) (
10), a cylindrical fixing member (11) is attached to one bolt (
12). Side plates (13) and (14) having a larger outer diameter are fixed to both ends of the fixing member (11) by appropriate means such as press fitting. Fixed member (
A bush (15) having a smaller outer diameter than the side plates (13) and (14) is fitted around the side plate (11).

ブシュ(15)の周囲の側板(13) (14)の間に
、短円柱状の可動偏心部材(1G)が偏心状かつ回転自
在に取付けられている。偏心部材(1G)の基端側に固
定部材(11)とほぼ同心のボス部(lea)が形成さ
れ、このボス部(18a)と先端側の偏心部(IBb)
の間に環状段部(16c)が形成されている。
A short cylindrical movable eccentric member (1G) is eccentrically and rotatably attached between the side plates (13) and (14) around the bush (15). A boss portion (lea) substantially concentric with the fixing member (11) is formed on the proximal end side of the eccentric member (1G), and this boss portion (18a) and the eccentric portion (IBb) on the distal end side are formed.
An annular step (16c) is formed between the two.

偏心部材(1G)の偏心部(ieb)の周囲に、円筒状
のアイドラ(17)が複数の球状転動体(29)を介し
て回転自在に取付けられている。
A cylindrical idler (17) is rotatably attached around the eccentric portion (ieb) of the eccentric member (1G) via a plurality of spherical rolling elements (29).

偏心部材(16)のボス部(16a)の周囲に、ブラケ
ット(18)の短円筒部(18a)がはめられている。
A short cylindrical portion (18a) of the bracket (18) is fitted around the boss portion (16a) of the eccentric member (16).

ブラケット(18)は、偏心部材(16)の段部(le
e)に挿入された固定ビン(19)により、偏心部材(
1G)に対して回転しないように固定されている。
The bracket (18) is attached to the step (le) of the eccentric member (16).
e), the eccentric member (
1G) so as not to rotate.

ブラケット(18)の一部に、基端側に折れ曲ったのち
に半径方向外側に突出した腕部(18b)が−体に形成
され、この腕部(18b)の先端に、先端側に折れ曲っ
た受圧部(18c)が一体に形成されている。
A part of the bracket (18) is formed with an arm (18b) that protrudes radially outward after being bent toward the proximal end, and the arm (18b) is bent toward the distal end. A curved pressure receiving portion (18c) is integrally formed.

固定部材(11)から離れた固定部分く10)に、揺動
シリンダ(20)の一端部がピン(21)により回動自
在に取付けられている。揺動シリンダ(20)の基端部
は閉じ、揺動端部は開いている。揺動シリンダ(20)
の周囲に、一端部が閉じた摺動シリンダ(22)の開放
端部側が摺動自在にはめられている。これら2つのシリ
ンダ(20) (22)の内部に、摺動シリンダ(22
)を揺動シリンダ(20)から離れる方向すなわち2つ
のシリンダ(20) (22)が伸びる方向に付勢する
第1の圧縮コイルばね(23)が設けられている。揺動
シリンダ(20)の外周面と摺動シリンダ(22)の内
周面の摺動部分の隙間は最小に押さえられており、この
摺動部分にはたとえば粘度が100,000cst  
(25℃)以上のシリコーンオイル(0)が介在させら
れている。このシリコーンオイル(0)は2つのシリン
ダ(20) (22)の摺動抵抗を大きくし、これらの
伸縮に対してダンパ効果を付与するものである。
One end of a swing cylinder (20) is rotatably attached to a fixed portion (10) remote from the fixed member (11) by a pin (21). The swing cylinder (20) has a closed base end and an open swing end. Swing cylinder (20)
The open end side of a sliding cylinder (22) with one end closed is slidably fitted around the periphery of the cylinder. Inside these two cylinders (20) (22), there is a sliding cylinder (22).
) in the direction away from the swing cylinder (20), ie in the direction in which the two cylinders (20) (22) extend. The gap between the sliding portion of the outer circumferential surface of the swing cylinder (20) and the inner circumferential surface of the sliding cylinder (22) is kept to a minimum, and this sliding portion has a viscosity of, for example, 100,000 cst.
(25°C) or higher silicone oil (0) is interposed. This silicone oil (0) increases the sliding resistance of the two cylinders (20) and (22) and provides a damper effect against their expansion and contraction.

揺動シリンダ(20)の閉鎖端部と摺動シリンダ(22
)の開放端部に、蛇腹状のゴム製ブーツ(24)の両端
部が固定され、その内部がオイル溜めとなっている。
The closed end of the swing cylinder (20) and the sliding cylinder (22)
), both ends of a bellows-shaped rubber boot (24) are fixed to the open end of the boot (24), and the inside thereof serves as an oil reservoir.

摺動シリンダ(22)の閉鎖端部の壁は比較的厚く、そ
の外側端面に円形のガイド穴(25)が形成されている
。ガイド穴(25)には耳状の押圧部材(26)の軸部
(28a)が軸線方向移動自在に緩くはめられており、
ガイド穴(25)内の軸部(2f3a)の周囲に、抑圧
部材(26)を摺動シリンダ(22)から進出する方向
に付勢する第2の圧縮コイルばね(27)が取付けられ
ている。そして、このばね(27)により、押圧部材(
26)がブラケット(18)の受圧部(18c)に押付
けられている。
The wall of the closed end of the sliding cylinder (22) is relatively thick and a circular guide hole (25) is formed in its outer end face. A shaft portion (28a) of an ear-shaped pressing member (26) is loosely fitted into the guide hole (25) so as to be movable in the axial direction.
A second compression coil spring (27) is attached around the shaft portion (2f3a) in the guide hole (25) to bias the suppressing member (26) in the direction of advancing from the sliding cylinder (22). . Then, this spring (27) causes the pressing member (
26) is pressed against the pressure receiving part (18c) of the bracket (18).

通常は、摺動シリンダ(22)が揺動シリンダ(20)
に対する移動ストロークの中間に、抑圧部材(2B)が
摺動シリンダ(22)に対する移動ストロークの中間に
あって、2つのばね(23) (24)の弾性力が釣合
っており、これにより、偏心部材(1B)を第1図の時
計方向に付勢し、アイドラ(17)をタイミングベルト
(28)に押付けている。そして、ベルト(28)に、
2つのばね(23) (24)の弾性力と釣合う所定の
張力が付与されている。
Usually, the sliding cylinder (22) is the swinging cylinder (20).
The suppression member (2B) is in the middle of the travel stroke relative to the sliding cylinder (22), and the elastic forces of the two springs (23) (24) are balanced, so that the eccentric member (1B) in the clockwise direction in FIG. 1 to press the idler (17) against the timing belt (28). And on the belt (28),
A predetermined tension is applied that balances the elastic forces of the two springs (23) and (24).

ベルト(28)の伸縮などによる緩やかな張力変化に対
しては、上記のオートテンショナが次のように作動して
、張力を所定の値に保持する。
In response to gradual tension changes due to expansion and contraction of the belt (28), the auto tensioner operates as follows to maintain the tension at a predetermined value.

まず、ベルト(28)が緩んで張力が小さくなろうとす
ると、ばね(23) (24)の弾性力により偏心部材
(1B)が固定部材(11)を中心にベルト(28)に
接近して張力を増す方向(第1図の時計方向)に回転し
、張力が所定の値に保持される。逆に、ベルト(28)
が張って張力が大きくなろうとすると、ばね(23) 
(24)の弾性力に抗して偏心部材(16)がベルト(
28)から離れて張力を減らす方向(第1図の反時計方
向)に回転し、張力が所定の値に保持される。
First, when the belt (28) is loosened and the tension is about to decrease, the elastic force of the springs (23) and (24) causes the eccentric member (1B) to approach the belt (28) with the fixed member (11) as the center, thereby increasing the tension. The tension is maintained at a predetermined value. On the contrary, belt (28)
When the spring (23) is stretched and the tension is about to increase, the spring (23)
The eccentric member (16) resists the elastic force of the belt (24).
28) in a direction that reduces the tension (counterclockwise in FIG. 1), and the tension is maintained at a predetermined value.

ベルト(28)の振動に対しては、まず、摺動シリンダ
(22)とアイドラ(17)側の押圧部材(2B)との
間の第2のばね(27)が弾性変形して、それを吸収す
る。その後、第2のばね(2T)のみでは吸収しえない
衝撃、変位に対し、固定部分(1G)側の揺動シリンダ
(20)と摺動シリンダ(22)との間の第1のばね(
23)が弾性変形するとともに、シリコーンオイル(0
)がダンパとして作用し、それを吸収する。
In response to the vibration of the belt (28), first, the second spring (27) between the sliding cylinder (22) and the pressing member (2B) on the idler (17) side is elastically deformed and Absorb. After that, the first spring (2T) between the swinging cylinder (20) and the sliding cylinder (22) on the fixed part (1G) side responds to shocks and displacements that cannot be absorbed by the second spring (2T) alone.
23) is elastically deformed, and the silicone oil (0
) acts as a damper and absorbs it.

このため、ベルト(28)の振動が確実に吸収され、し
かも摺動シリンダ(22)とアイドラ(17〉側の抑圧
部材(2B)の間には粘性部材はないので、第2のばね
(27)によるアイドラ(■7)の移動は速く、ベルト
(28)の緩みに対する追従性が良い。
Therefore, the vibration of the belt (28) is reliably absorbed, and since there is no viscous member between the sliding cylinder (22) and the suppression member (2B) on the idler (17> side), the second spring (27) ) The idler (7) moves quickly and has good followability to the loosening of the belt (28).

ベルト(28)の張り(張力上昇)に対するオートテン
ショナの動作を詳細に説明すると、まず、第2のばね(
27)が最初のダンパとして働き、その後、第1のばね
(23)およびシリコーンオイル(0)が作動して、ベ
ルト(28)の振動に対するダンパとして働くようにな
る。すなわち、ベルト(2B)の張力が上昇すると、ま
ず、第2のばね(27)が圧縮されて、抑圧部材(26
)が摺動シリンダ(22)側に進入する。そして、抑圧
部材(2B)が摺動シリンダ(22)に当たって停止す
ると、第1のばね(23)が圧縮されて2つのシリンダ
(20) (22)が縮み、これらの間のシリコーンオ
イル(0)の粘性抵抗により、ダンパ効果が発揮される
。あるいは、第2のばね(27)が圧縮されて、その弾
性力が第1のばね(23)の弾性力およびシリコーンオ
イル(0)の粘性抵抗に打ち勝つと、第1のばね(23
)が圧縮される。
To explain in detail the operation of the auto tensioner with respect to the tension (increase in tension) of the belt (28), first, the second spring (
27) acts as an initial damper, after which the first spring (23) and silicone oil (0) operate to act as a damper against vibrations of the belt (28). That is, when the tension of the belt (2B) increases, first the second spring (27) is compressed and the suppressing member (26) is compressed.
) enters the sliding cylinder (22) side. When the suppressing member (2B) hits the sliding cylinder (22) and stops, the first spring (23) is compressed and the two cylinders (20) and (22) are contracted, and the silicone oil (0) between them is compressed. The viscous resistance exerts a damper effect. Alternatively, when the second spring (27) is compressed and its elastic force overcomes the elastic force of the first spring (23) and the viscous resistance of the silicone oil (0), the first spring (23)
) is compressed.

ベルト(28)の緩み(張力減少)に対するオートテン
ショナの動作を詳細に説明すると、まず、第2のばね(
27)が作動して、アイドラ(17)がベルト(28)
に追従する。すなわち、ベルト(28)が緩むと、第2
のばね(27)が伸びて、押圧部材(26)がブラケッ
ト(18)の受圧部(18c)を押し、偏心部材(16
)を第1図の時計方向に回転させて、アイドラ(17)
をベルト(28)に押付ける。このとき、押圧部材(2
6)と摺動シリンダ(22)の間および固定部材(11
)と偏心部材(1B)の間には粘性部材がないので、押
圧部材(26)の移動および偏心部材(1G)の回転が
速く、追従性が良い。
To explain in detail the operation of the auto tensioner in response to loosening (tension reduction) of the belt (28), first, the second spring (
27) is activated, and the idler (17) is connected to the belt (28).
follow. That is, if the belt (28) loosens, the second
The spring (27) expands, the pressing member (26) pushes the pressure receiving part (18c) of the bracket (18), and the eccentric member (16)
) clockwise in Fig. 1, and then remove the idler (17).
Press it against the belt (28). At this time, the pressing member (2
6) and the sliding cylinder (22) and the fixed member (11).
) and the eccentric member (1B), the movement of the pressing member (26) and rotation of the eccentric member (1G) are fast and followability is good.

第3図および第4図は、第2実施例を示す。3 and 4 show a second embodiment.

エンジンの固定部分(30)に一体に形成された円柱状
の突部(30a)に、第1実施例の場合と同様に、固定
部材(31)および側板(32)(33)が1本のボル
ト(34)により固定されている。そして、固定部材(
31)の周囲の側板(32) (33)の間に、可動偏
心部材(35)が偏心状かつ回転自在に取付けられてい
る。固定部材(31)の外周面と偏心部材(35)の偏
心穴の内面との回転部分にはシリコーンオイル(0)が
介在させられている。このシリコーンオイル(0)は偏
心部材(35)の回転トルクを大きくし、その回転に対
してダンパ効果を付与するものである。また、固定部材
(31)の両端部と偏心部材(35)の間に、シリコー
ンオイル(0)を封止するOリング(36)が設けられ
ている。
As in the case of the first embodiment, a fixed member (31) and side plates (32) and (33) are attached to a cylindrical protrusion (30a) integrally formed on a fixed part (30) of the engine. It is fixed with a bolt (34). Then, the fixed member (
A movable eccentric member (35) is eccentrically and rotatably attached between the side plates (32) and (33) around the main body 31). Silicone oil (0) is interposed in the rotating portion between the outer peripheral surface of the fixed member (31) and the inner surface of the eccentric hole of the eccentric member (35). This silicone oil (0) increases the rotational torque of the eccentric member (35) and provides a damper effect to its rotation. Moreover, an O-ring (36) for sealing silicone oil (0) is provided between both ends of the fixing member (31) and the eccentric member (35).

偏心部材(35)の外周面の両端部に、円形ガイド板(
37)の短円筒部(37a)が固定されている。
Circular guide plates (
The short cylindrical portion (37a) of 37) is fixed.

これらのガイド板(37)の周囲に、内輪(38)が回
転自在に配置されている。内輪(38)の内面には、ガ
イドリング(39)が固定されている。ガイドリング(
39)はガイド板(37)の外周部相互間に移動自在に
はめられ、ガイドリング(39)の内周面と偏心部材(
35)の外周面との間にゴムリング(40)が取付けら
れている。
An inner ring (38) is rotatably arranged around these guide plates (37). A guide ring (39) is fixed to the inner surface of the inner ring (38). Guide ring (
39) is movably fitted between the outer peripheral parts of the guide plate (37), and is connected to the inner peripheral surface of the guide ring (39) and the eccentric member (
A rubber ring (40) is attached between the outer peripheral surface of the rubber ring (35) and the outer peripheral surface of the rubber ring (40).

内輪(38)の周囲に、アイドラ(41)が転動体く4
2)を介して回転自在に取付けられている。そして、固
定部材(31)に対して偏心部材(35)が回転するこ
とにより、アイドラ(41)がベルト(44)に対して
接近・離隔する方向に移動しうる。また、ゴムリング(
40)が弾性変形することにより、偏心部材(35)に
対してアイドラ(41)が若干移動しうる。
An idler (41) is placed around the inner ring (38) as a rolling element.
2). By rotating the eccentric member (35) with respect to the fixed member (31), the idler (41) can move toward or away from the belt (44). In addition, a rubber ring (
Due to the elastic deformation of 40), the idler (41) can move slightly with respect to the eccentric member (35).

固定部分(30)の突部(30a)の周囲にねじりコイ
ルばね(43)が取付けられ、その両端部が偏心部材(
35)の端面と突部(30a)の外周面に固定されてい
る。
A torsion coil spring (43) is attached around the protrusion (30a) of the fixed part (30), and both ends of the torsion coil spring (43) are attached to the eccentric member (
35) and the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion (30a).

ねじりコイルばね(43)は偏心部材(35)を第3図
の時計方向に付勢し、このばね(43)の弾性力により
、アイドラ(41)がベルト(44)に押付けられてい
る。このとき、ゴムリング(40)が弾性変形して、ア
イドラ(41)が偏心部材(35)に対して同図の左側
に若干移動している。そして、ばね(43)の弾性力と
ゴムリング(40)の弾性力が釣合い、これらの弾性力
と釣合う所定の張力がベルト(44)に付与される。
The torsion coil spring (43) urges the eccentric member (35) clockwise in FIG. 3, and the idler (41) is pressed against the belt (44) by the elastic force of this spring (43). At this time, the rubber ring (40) is elastically deformed, and the idler (41) has moved slightly to the left in the figure with respect to the eccentric member (35). Then, the elastic force of the spring (43) and the elastic force of the rubber ring (40) are balanced, and a predetermined tension that is balanced with these elastic forces is applied to the belt (44).

ベルト(44)の伸縮などによる緩やかな張力変化に対
しては、上記のオートテンショナが次のように作動して
、張力を所定の値に保持する。
In response to gradual tension changes due to expansion and contraction of the belt (44), the auto tensioner operates as follows to maintain the tension at a predetermined value.

まず、ベルト(44)が緩んで張力が小さくなろうとす
ると、ばね(43)の弾性力により偏心部材(35)が
固定部材(31)を中心にベルト(44)に接近して張
力を増す方向(第3図の時計方向)に回転し、張力が所
定の値に保持される。逆に、ベルト(44)が張って張
力が大きくなろうとすると、ばね(43)の弾性力に抗
して偏心部材(35)がベルト(44)から離れて張力
を減らす方向(第3図の反時計方向)に回転し、張力が
所定の値に保持される。
First, when the belt (44) is loosened and the tension is about to decrease, the elastic force of the spring (43) causes the eccentric member (35) to approach the belt (44) around the fixed member (31) in a direction to increase the tension. (clockwise in FIG. 3) and the tension is maintained at a predetermined value. Conversely, when the belt (44) is stretched and the tension is about to increase, the eccentric member (35) moves away from the belt (44) against the elastic force of the spring (43) in the direction of reducing the tension (as shown in Figure 3). counterclockwise) and the tension is maintained at a predetermined value.

ベルト(44)の振動に対しては、まず、偏心部材(3
5)とアイドラ(41)側の内輪(39)との間のゴム
リング(40)が弾性変形して、それを吸収する。
In response to the vibration of the belt (44), the eccentric member (3
5) and the inner ring (39) on the side of the idler (41), the rubber ring (40) elastically deforms and absorbs it.

その後、ゴムリング(40)のみでは吸収しえない衝撃
、変位に対し、偏心部材(35)が回転して固定部分(
30)との間のばね(43)が弾性変形するとともに、
固定部材(31)と偏心部材(35)の間のシリコーン
オイル(0)がダンパとして作用し、それを吸収する。
After that, the eccentric member (35) rotates and the fixed part (
30) is elastically deformed, and
The silicone oil (0) between the fixed member (31) and the eccentric member (35) acts as a damper and absorbs it.

他は、第1実施例の場合と同様である。The rest is the same as in the first embodiment.

発明の効果 この発明のオートテンショナによれば、上述のように、
張力設定および吸振効果が高く、かつベルトの緩々に対
する追従性も良い。
Effects of the Invention According to the autotensioner of this invention, as described above,
It has a high tension setting and vibration absorption effect, and also has good followability when the belt is loose.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

′第1図はこの発明の第1実施例を示すオートテンショ
ナの横断面図(第2図1.I線の断面図)、第2図は第
1図■−■線の断面図、第3図は第2実施例を示すオー
トチ、ンショナの横断面図(第4図■−■線の断面図)
、第4図は第3図IV−IV線の断面図である。 (10)・・・固定部分、(17)・・・アイドラ、(
20)・・・揺動シリンダ、(22)・・・摺動シリン
ダ、(23)・・・第1の圧縮コイルばね、(2B)・
・・押圧部材、(27)・・・第2の圧縮コイルばね、
(28)・・・タイミングベルト、(30)・・・固定
部分、(30a)・・・突部、(31)・・・固定部材
、(35)・・・可動偏心部材、(38)・・・内輪、
(40)・・・ゴムリング、(41)・・・アイドラ、
(43)・・・ねじりコイルばね、(44)・・・タイ
ミングベルト、(0)・・・シリコーンオイル。 第2図 第3図
'Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an autotensioner showing a first embodiment of the present invention (Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 1.I), Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line ■-■ in Figure 1, The figure is a cross-sectional view of the automatic tensioner showing the second embodiment (cross-sectional view taken along the line ■-■ in Figure 4).
, FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV--IV in FIG. 3. (10)...Fixed part, (17)...Idler, (
20) Swing cylinder, (22) Sliding cylinder, (23) First compression coil spring, (2B)
...Press member, (27)...Second compression coil spring,
(28)...Timing belt, (30)...Fixed portion, (30a)...Protrusion, (31)...Fixed member, (35)...Movable eccentric member, (38)...・Inner circle,
(40)...Rubber ring, (41)...Idler,
(43)...Torsion coil spring, (44)...Timing belt, (0)...Silicone oil. Figure 2 Figure 3

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims]  固定部分に対して移動可能なアイドラが弾性力により
ベルトに押付けられて、ベルトに所定の張力を付与する
オートテンショナであって、固定部分側の部材とアイド
ラ側の部材の間に、両方に対して移動可能な中間可動部
材が設けられており、固定部分側の部材と中間可動部材
の間に、可動中間部材をアイドラがベルトに押付けられ
る方向に付勢する第1の弾性部材と相互の運動にダンパ
効果を与える粘性部材が設けられ、中間可動部材とアイ
ドラ側の部材の間に、アイドラ側の部材をアイドラがベ
ルトに押付けられる方向に付勢する第2の弾性部材が設
けられていることを特徴とするオートテンショナ。
An auto tensioner in which an idler that is movable relative to a fixed part is pressed against the belt by elastic force to apply a predetermined tension to the belt. An intermediate movable member is provided which is movable in the direction of the idler, and between the member on the fixed portion side and the intermediate movable member is provided a first elastic member that biases the movable intermediate member in a direction in which the idler is pressed against the belt. A viscous member that provides a damper effect is provided, and a second elastic member is provided between the intermediate movable member and the idler-side member to bias the idler-side member in a direction in which the idler is pressed against the belt. An auto tensioner featuring:
JP16053488A 1988-06-28 1988-06-28 Auto tensioner Pending JPH0211955A (en)

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