JPH10253568A - Assembly of ceramic element and electrode, and manufacture thereof - Google Patents

Assembly of ceramic element and electrode, and manufacture thereof

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JPH10253568A
JPH10253568A JP8201497A JP8201497A JPH10253568A JP H10253568 A JPH10253568 A JP H10253568A JP 8201497 A JP8201497 A JP 8201497A JP 8201497 A JP8201497 A JP 8201497A JP H10253568 A JPH10253568 A JP H10253568A
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Masaya Ito
正也 伊藤
Takaya Yoshikawa
孝哉 吉川
Katsuhisa Yabuta
勝久 薮田
Hisaharu Nishio
久治 西尾
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Niterra Co Ltd
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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the number of components of an assembly of ceramic element and electrode that is used for an oxygen sensor or the like, and to simplify the assembling process, by coating a holding metal fitting or an electrode metal fitting integrally with an insulating layer, instead of a usual insulating sheet. SOLUTION: A sensor element 2 being a ceramic element is fixed by a glass seal 4 or the like in fixing metal fittings 3 and 5, and exhaust gas is led thereto through an opening 6a covered with a cover 6 of the tip part of the fixing metal fitting 3. Electrode terminal parts are formed in the base part of the sensor element 2 by metallize and a lead wire as an electrode metal fitting is laid on each electrode terminal part and put in a state of electrical connection by a holding metal fitting 10. An insulating layer 13 is applied on the inner surface of the holding metal fitting 10 or the outer surface 15 of the lead wire 8 and made integral therewith. The thickness of the insulating layer 13 is in the range of 20-150μm (e.g. about 100μm) and it is much thinner than a usual insulating sheet member (about 0.7-17mm thick), thus contributing to miniaturization of an electrode connecting part.

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【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】この発明は、例えば酸素セン
サ等に用いるセラミック素子と電極の組立体及びその製
造方法に関し、特にセラミック素子と電極の接合部の改
良技術に関する。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an assembly of a ceramic element and an electrode used for, for example, an oxygen sensor and a method of manufacturing the same, and more particularly to an improved technique of a joint between the ceramic element and an electrode.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】例えば、図12に示す車両用の酸素セン
サのセラミック素子(センサ素子)100は、内部に通
電路を有してその電極端子部が導電膜101で形成され
る。この導電膜101に短冊板状の電極金具102(リ
ード線)が重ねられ、かつ絶縁板103を介して環状の
保持金具104が圧入されることにより、電極金具10
2は保持金具104とは電気的に絶縁された状態でセラ
ミック素子100の導電膜101と電気的に接続された
状態となる。そして、このような組立体(アッセンブ
リ)105に、図13に例示するようなハウジング10
6、リード線107等が組み付けられて酸素センサとな
る。
2. Description of the Related Art For example, a ceramic element (sensor element) 100 of an oxygen sensor for a vehicle shown in FIG. 12 has a conductive path inside and an electrode terminal portion formed of a conductive film 101. A strip-shaped electrode fitting 102 (lead wire) is superposed on the conductive film 101, and an annular holding fitting 104 is press-fitted through an insulating plate 103, so that the electrode fitting 10 is formed.
2 is electrically connected to the conductive film 101 of the ceramic element 100 while being electrically insulated from the holding fitting 104. Then, the housing 10 as illustrated in FIG.
6. The lead wire 107 and the like are assembled to form an oxygen sensor.

【0003】[0003]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、図12
のような組立体105を構成するためには、素子10
0、電極金具102、絶縁板103及び保持金具104
という4種の部品が必要で、部品点数が多い欠点があ
る。また、それに伴って組付工数も多く、セラミック素
子100、電極金具102に加え、絶縁板103を位置
決めし組み付けた状態で、保持金具104の組付けを行
うこととなって、工程が煩雑である。
However, FIG.
In order to construct an assembly 105 such as
0, electrode fitting 102, insulating plate 103, and holding fitting 104
There is a disadvantage that the number of parts is large. In addition, the number of assembling steps is accordingly large, and the holding bracket 104 is assembled in a state where the insulating plate 103 is positioned and assembled in addition to the ceramic element 100 and the electrode fitting 102, and the process is complicated. .

【0004】この発明の課題は、酸素センサ等に用いる
セラミック素子と電極との組立体の部品点数を削減し、
また組立工程を簡単にすることにある。
An object of the present invention is to reduce the number of parts of an assembly of a ceramic element and an electrode used for an oxygen sensor or the like,
Another object is to simplify the assembly process.

【0005】[0005]

【課題を解決するための手段及び発明の効果】この発明
では、従来の絶縁板を廃止し、代わりに絶縁層を保持金
具又は電極金具に一体的にコーティングしたものであ
る。すなわち、セラミック素子の電極端子部に電極金具
の一方の面が重ねられ、外側から嵌め込まれた保持金具
により圧接状態に拘束されるとともに、その保持金具の
内面又は電極金具の他方の面に、絶縁層がコーティング
され、そのコーティングされた絶縁層が保持金具の内面
と電極金具の他方の面との間に介在してこれら両者間を
電気的絶縁状態に維持する。
According to the present invention, the conventional insulating plate is abolished, and instead, an insulating layer is integrally coated on the holding fitting or the electrode fitting. That is, one surface of the electrode fitting is superimposed on the electrode terminal portion of the ceramic element, is restrained in a press-contact state by the holding fitting fitted from the outside, and is insulated on the inner surface of the holding fitting or the other surface of the electrode fitting. A layer is coated, and the coated insulating layer is interposed between the inner surface of the holding metal and the other surface of the electrode metal to maintain an electrical insulation therebetween.

【0006】また、このような組立体を製造する工程に
おいて、環状の保持金具の内面に電気的な絶縁層をコー
ティングする。または、セラミック素子の電極端子部に
一方の面が圧接されるべき電極金具の、他方の面に電気
的な絶縁層をコーティングする。そして、電極金具の一
方の面をセラミック素子の電極端子部に重ねた状態で、
それらセラミック素子及び電極金具を内側に拘束するよ
うに、上記保持金具を外側から圧入する。これによっ
て、電極金具の一方の面をセラミック素子の電極端子部
に、他方の面を上記絶縁層を介して保持金具の内面にそ
れぞれ圧接させる。
[0006] In the process of manufacturing such an assembly, an inner surface of the annular holding metal is coated with an electrical insulating layer. Alternatively, one side of the electrode fitting to be pressed against the electrode terminal portion of the ceramic element is coated with an electrically insulating layer on the other side. Then, with one surface of the electrode fitting overlaid on the electrode terminal of the ceramic element,
The holding fitting is press-fitted from outside so as to restrain the ceramic element and the electrode fitting inside. Thus, one surface of the electrode fitting is pressed against the electrode terminal portion of the ceramic element, and the other surface is pressed against the inner surface of the holding fitting via the insulating layer.

【0007】このような組立体の構造及び製造工程を採
用することにより、従来の絶縁板が不要となり、それだ
け部品点数が減少する。また、その絶縁板を位置決めし
組み付ける工程も必要なくなるので、組付工程数も削減
されて、生産性のよい効率的な組付けが可能となる。し
かも、従来の絶縁層に比べて、薄いコーティング層とす
ることで、組立体を小型にできる。
By adopting such an assembly structure and manufacturing process, a conventional insulating plate becomes unnecessary, and the number of parts is reduced accordingly. In addition, since there is no need for a step of positioning and assembling the insulating plate, the number of assembling steps is reduced, and efficient assembling with good productivity becomes possible. In addition, by using a thinner coating layer than the conventional insulating layer, the size of the assembly can be reduced.

【0008】絶縁層は、ガラス成分を主体とする絶縁材
のコーティング層で形成することができる。例えば、S
iO2、B23を含み、かつAl23、BaO、K2O、Li
2O、Na2O、ZnO、MgOから選ばれた1種又は2種
以上の成分を含む、平均粒径が15〜50μmのガラス
粉末に、バインダを混合してペースト化し、このガラス
ペーストを、保持金具の内面又は前記電極金具の他方の
面に塗布、溶射その他の方法によりコーティングする。
その後加熱してバインダを除去し、また、そのコーティ
ング層をガラス焼付温度まで加熱して保持金具の内面又
は電極金具の他方の面に焼き付ける。なお、ガラスと金
属(保持金具又は電極金具)とのヌレ性の向上のため
に、ガラスがコーティングされる保持金具又は電極金具
の金属表面を予め酸化処理(例えば加熱処理)しておく
ことができる。
[0008] The insulating layer can be formed by a coating layer of an insulating material mainly composed of a glass component. For example, S
comprises iO 2, B 2 O 3, and Al 2 O 3, BaO, K 2 O, Li
A binder is mixed with glass powder having an average particle diameter of 15 to 50 μm containing one or more components selected from 2 O, Na 2 O, ZnO, and MgO to form a paste. The inner surface of the holding member or the other surface of the electrode member is coated by coating, spraying or other methods.
Thereafter, the binder is removed by heating, and the coating layer is heated to a glass baking temperature to be baked on the inner surface of the holding fitting or the other face of the electrode fitting. In addition, in order to improve the wettability between the glass and the metal (holding fitting or electrode fitting), the metal surface of the holding fitting or the electrode fitting coated with glass can be oxidized (for example, heat-treated) in advance. .

【0009】ガラス層の焼付厚さは、例えば150μm
を超えると、保持金具の圧入時にクラックや一部剥離等
が生じやすくなるので、これを超えない範囲で決定する
ことが望ましい。また、焼付厚さの最低厚さは、電気的
絶縁を維持し得る下限値となるが、ガラスの平均粒径が
これ以上の場合はその平均粒径に基づいて定まる。
The baking thickness of the glass layer is, for example, 150 μm.
If it exceeds, cracks and partial peeling are likely to occur at the time of press-fitting of the holding fixture. Therefore, it is desirable to determine within a range not exceeding this. Further, the minimum thickness of the baking thickness is a lower limit value at which electrical insulation can be maintained, but is determined based on the average particle size when the average particle size of the glass is more than this.

【0010】なお、保持金具の前記圧入の入口側に外側
に向かって開くテーパを形成しておけば、電極金具及び
セラミック素子に対して保持金具を圧入しやくなる。
[0010] If a taper that opens outward is formed on the press fitting inlet side of the holding fitting, it becomes easier to press the holding fitting into the electrode fitting and the ceramic element.

【0011】また、保持金具の圧入の際の摩擦抵抗を減
じるために所定の滑材(例えば樹脂のエマルジョン等)
を、保持金具の内面(絶縁層がコーティングされている
場合はその表面)及び/又は電極金具の前記他方の面
(絶縁層がコーティングされている場合はその表面)
に、上記圧入に先立って塗布しておくことができる。
In order to reduce frictional resistance when the holding fitting is pressed in, a predetermined lubricating material (for example, a resin emulsion or the like) is used.
The inner surface of the holding fitting (the surface of the insulating layer if coated) and / or the other surface of the electrode fitting (the surface if the insulating layer is coated)
In addition, it can be applied before the press-fitting.

【0012】この発明の適用対象は、例えば酸素セン
サ、いわゆるNOxセンサ、温度センサ等のセラミック
センサ素子と電極金具の接合、さらにはヒーターに用い
るセラミックヒータ素子と電極金具との接合等、広くセ
ラミック素子と電極金具との接合の分野に及ぶ。
[0012] application of the present invention, for example an oxygen sensor, a so-called NO x sensor, the junction of the ceramic sensor element and the electrode fitting such as a temperature sensor, joined like the ceramic heater element and the electrode fitting further use in the heater, wide ceramic It extends to the field of joining elements and electrode fittings.

【0013】[0013]

【発明の実施の形態】次に、本発明の実施の形態を図面
を参照して説明する。まず、図1は酸素センサ1の一例
を示すもので、アルミナ、ジルコニア等のセラミック素
子であるセンサ素子2を備える。このセンサ素子2は車
両の排気管(図示せず)に取り付けられ、排気ガス中の
酸素濃度を測定するものであって、酸素濃度センサ部と
電気ヒーター部とを積層して焼成した矩形柱状の形態を
なす。センサ素子2は、互いに筒状に結合された固定金
具3及び5内に、ガラスシール4等を介して固定され、
固定金具3の先端から突出した部分はカバー6で覆わ
れ、そこの開口6aを経て排気ガスがセンサ素子2の一
端側に導かれる。
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, FIG. 1 shows an example of an oxygen sensor 1, which includes a sensor element 2 which is a ceramic element such as alumina or zirconia. The sensor element 2 is attached to an exhaust pipe (not shown) of the vehicle, and measures the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas. The sensor element 2 has a rectangular column shape obtained by stacking and firing an oxygen concentration sensor section and an electric heater section. Take the form. The sensor element 2 is fixed via a glass seal 4 or the like in fixing metal fittings 3 and 5 which are connected to each other in a cylindrical shape.
A portion protruding from the front end of the fixture 3 is covered with a cover 6, and exhaust gas is guided to one end of the sensor element 2 through an opening 6 a there.

【0014】センサ素子2の他端側(基部)の一方の面
には、酸素濃度センサ部の出力信号を取り出す2つの電
極端子部7がメタライズによって形成され、その基部の
反対側の面には電気ヒータ部へ通電するための2つの電
極端子部(隠れて見えない)が同じくメタライズによっ
て形成されている。図2に示すように、これら基部の両
面の各電極端子部7には、それぞれ電極金具としての短
冊板状のリード線8が重ねられ、図3及び図4に示すよ
うなほぼ矩形環状の保持金具10により、各リード線8
が電極端子部7にそれぞれ押し付けられ、電気的に接続
された状態となる。
On one surface of the other end side (base) of the sensor element 2, two electrode terminals 7 for extracting an output signal of the oxygen concentration sensor are formed by metallization, and on the surface on the opposite side of the base. Two electrode terminals (hidden and invisible) for energizing the electric heater are also formed by metallization. As shown in FIG. 2, a strip-shaped lead wire 8 as an electrode fitting is superimposed on each of the electrode terminal portions 7 on both sides of the base, and has a substantially rectangular annular holding shape as shown in FIGS. Each lead wire 8
Are pressed against the electrode terminal portions 7, respectively, and become electrically connected.

【0015】図4に示すように、リード線8と保持金具
10との間の電気的な絶縁は、絶縁層13により維持さ
れる。この絶縁層13は、保持金具10の内面14、ま
たはリード線8の電極端子部7への圧接面とは反対側の
面(以下、リード線外面15ともいう)に薄くコーティ
ングされ、保持金具10またはリード線8と一体的なも
のである。
As shown in FIG. 4, electrical insulation between the lead wire 8 and the holding fitting 10 is maintained by the insulating layer 13. The insulating layer 13 is thinly coated on the inner surface 14 of the holding member 10 or on the surface opposite to the surface of the lead wire 8 pressed against the electrode terminal portion 7 (hereinafter, also referred to as the lead wire outer surface 15). Alternatively, it is integral with the lead wire 8.

【0016】図5〜図6は、保持金具10の内面14に
絶縁層13をコーティングする例を示すものである。こ
の絶縁層13は、ガラスの焼付コーティング層、例えば
シリカ系の結晶化ガラス(Al,K,Ca等、及びSiO2
を含む珪酸ガラス)を焼き付けたコーティング層とする
ことができる。あるいはジルコニア(ZrO2)、酸化ク
ロム(クロミア:Cr23)、アルミナマグネシア(ス
ピネル:Al2MgO4)等の各単体または複合物を、溶
射、塗布その他の方法によりコーティングし、焼き付け
て絶縁層13とすることができる。例えばガラスを焼き
付ける場合、保持金具10の金属面とのヌレ性を良くす
るために、予め保持金具10の内面を酸化前処理(例え
ば所定時間の加熱処理等)しておくことができる。
FIGS. 5 and 6 show an example in which the inner surface 14 of the holding fitting 10 is coated with the insulating layer 13. The insulating layer 13 is formed of a baking coating layer of glass, for example, silica-based crystallized glass (Al, K, Ca, etc., and SiO 2).
(Silicate glass containing). Alternatively, a single substance or a composite substance such as zirconia (ZrO 2 ), chromium oxide (chromia: Cr 2 O 3 ), alumina magnesia (spinel: Al 2 MgO 4 ) is coated by thermal spraying, coating or other methods, and then baked to insulate. Layer 13 can be used. For example, when baking glass, the inner surface of the holding fixture 10 can be pre-oxidized (for example, heat-treated for a predetermined time) in order to improve the wetting of the holding fixture 10 with the metal surface.

【0017】上記コーティング厚さ、言い換えれば絶縁
層13の厚さは、所期の絶縁性が得られるように、例え
ば20〜150μmの範囲(例えば100μm程度)が
望ましい。薄すぎると絶縁の信頼性が確保できず、厚す
ぎるとクラック、一部剥離等を生じやすくなるほか、小
型化の利益が減じ、また絶縁材料の経済性を損なうから
である。絶縁層13の上記コーティング厚さは、従来の
絶縁板部材(約0.7〜1mm程度)に比べてはるかに薄
く、電極接続部の小型化に寄与する。
The above-mentioned coating thickness, in other words, the thickness of the insulating layer 13 is desirably in the range of, for example, 20 to 150 μm (for example, about 100 μm) so as to obtain a desired insulating property. If the thickness is too small, the reliability of the insulation cannot be ensured. If the thickness is too large, cracks and partial peeling are liable to occur, the benefit of miniaturization is reduced, and the economy of the insulating material is impaired. The coating thickness of the insulating layer 13 is much thinner than a conventional insulating plate member (about 0.7 to 1 mm), and contributes to downsizing of the electrode connection portion.

【0018】絶縁層13の線膨張係数としては、例えば
5〜12×10-6/℃(0℃〜500℃)、できれば8
〜12×10-6/℃を確保することが推奨される。また
絶縁層13の耐熱性に関しては、酸素センサの場合、排
気ガスが相当高温であるため、軟化点が600℃以上、
なかでも800℃以上とすることが高温に対する信頼性
の点で望ましい。
The coefficient of linear expansion of the insulating layer 13 is, for example, 5 to 12 × 10 −6 / ° C. (0 to 500 ° C.), preferably 8 to 10 × 10 −6 / ° C.
It is recommended to secure 1212 × 10 −6 / ° C. Regarding the heat resistance of the insulating layer 13, in the case of an oxygen sensor, since the exhaust gas is at a considerably high temperature, the softening point is 600 ° C. or more,
Above all, it is desirable to set the temperature to 800 ° C. or higher from the viewpoint of reliability against high temperatures.

【0019】保持金具10は、好適には鉄基低膨張金
属、例えばFeNiCo合金(コバール)に必要に応じA
l、Nb,Ti等を加えた鉄基合金で形成したもので、溶
体化(均質化)のための熱処理(例えば850〜950
℃)、さらに時効硬化(エージング)のための熱処理
(例えば、約720℃で8時間、さらに約620℃で8
時間)したもの等を採用できる。他にも、耐熱合金、例
えばSUS、SUH等を好適に用いることができる。上
述のガラス等のコーティングの焼付温度は、例えば90
0〜1000℃程度に設定されるが、その焼付けの後、
上記時効硬化の熱処理を行うことが望ましい。なお、時
効硬化として、これ以外に適宜の除冷形態を採り得るこ
とはもちろんである。また、保持金具として環状の一部
を欠いた形態(例えばコの字型等)のものでも、所定の
拘束力が得られれば差し支えない。
The holding bracket 10 is preferably made of an iron-based low expansion metal, for example, a FeNiCo alloy (Kovar), if necessary.
It is formed of an iron-based alloy to which l, Nb, Ti, etc. are added, and is subjected to a heat treatment for solution treatment (homogenization) (for example, 850 to 950).
C.), and heat treatment for age hardening (aging) (for example, about 720 ° C. for 8 hours, and further about 620 ° C. for 8 hours).
Time) can be adopted. In addition, a heat-resistant alloy, for example, SUS, SUH, or the like can be suitably used. The baking temperature of the above-mentioned coating such as glass is, for example, 90
It is set at about 0-1000 ° C, but after baking,
It is desirable to perform the above-mentioned age hardening heat treatment. In addition, it is a matter of course that an appropriate cooling form other than the above can be adopted as the age hardening. In addition, even if the holding bracket has a form in which a part of an annular shape is missing (for example, a U-shape), it is acceptable as long as a predetermined restraining force is obtained.

【0020】図5に示すように、保持金具10の内周の
4つの角部には、応力集中を防ぐアール部R(円弧状
面)を形成することが望ましい。このアール部は絶縁層
13のコーティング性を高める上でも有効となる。また
絶縁層13は、図6(a)に示すように保持金具10の
内周に連続して環状にコーティングすることができる
が、同図(c)のようにリード線外面に対向する2面の
全部又は一部にのみ絶縁層13をコーティングしてもよ
い。
As shown in FIG. 5, it is desirable to form rounded portions R (arc-shaped surfaces) at four corners on the inner periphery of the holding fitting 10 to prevent stress concentration. This radius portion is also effective in improving the coating property of the insulating layer 13. The insulating layer 13 can be continuously coated in a ring shape on the inner periphery of the holding fitting 10 as shown in FIG. 6 (a). However, as shown in FIG. May be coated with the insulating layer 13 only or partially.

【0021】さらに、保持金具10の一方の開口部(後
述の圧入工程で圧入の入口側となる端部)には、外側に
向かって開くテーパ面16を形成しておくことが望まし
い。これにより圧入工程を円滑に行いやくすなる。テー
パ面16はリード線外面には接触しないため、絶縁の目
的からはテーパ面16に絶縁層13を形成することは必
要ないが、圧入時における絶縁層13のクラックや剥離
に対する強度を高める上では、テーパ面16の一部にか
かるように、又はテーパ面16の全体にわたるように絶
縁層16をコーティングすることが有効な場合がある。
その場合は絶縁層13の圧入側の入口部に、外側に向か
って開くテーパ面を有することになる。
Furthermore, it is desirable to form a tapered surface 16 that opens outward at one opening of the holding fitting 10 (an end which is an inlet side of press-fitting in a press-fitting step described later). This facilitates the press-fitting process. Since the tapered surface 16 does not contact the outer surface of the lead wire, it is not necessary to form the insulating layer 13 on the tapered surface 16 for the purpose of insulation. However, in order to increase the strength of the insulating layer 13 against cracking and peeling during press-fitting. It may be advantageous to coat the insulating layer 16 over a portion of the tapered surface 16 or over the entire tapered surface 16.
In that case, the entrance portion of the insulating layer 13 on the press-fit side has a tapered surface that opens outward.

【0022】図7は、内面に絶縁層13がコーティング
された保持金具10の圧入工程を示すものである。前述
のセンサ素子2の電極端子部7(メタライズ部分)に
は、リード線8が例えば片面で2個ずつ、計4個が重ね
られてセットされ、位置決めと保持のための治具18に
よりそのセット状態に保持される。保持金具10はその
テーパ面16を入口側として、センサ素子2及びリード
線8のプリアッセンブリを内側に拘束するように圧入さ
れる。言い換えれば、保持金具10は上記プリアッセン
ブリに締まり嵌めで嵌合される。
FIG. 7 shows a press-fitting step of the holding fitting 10 having the inner surface coated with the insulating layer 13. On the electrode terminal portion 7 (metallized portion) of the sensor element 2 described above, a total of four lead wires 8 are set, for example, two on each side, and set by a jig 18 for positioning and holding. Held in state. The holding fitting 10 is press-fitted with the tapered surface 16 as an inlet side so as to restrain the pre-assembly of the sensor element 2 and the lead wire 8 inside. In other words, the holding fitting 10 is fitted to the pre-assembly by an interference fit.

【0023】ここで、その締め代δは、δ=(b+2
c)−a2(ただし、b:センサ素子2の厚さ(メタラ
イズ部の厚さを含む)、c:リード線厚み、a2:保持
金具10の圧入前の絶縁層を含む内寸)となる。この締
め代δは、例えば10〜130μm程度、なかでも20
〜100μmとすることが好ましく、別の見方をすれ
ば、δ/a2=0.3〜4.4%、好ましくは0.66
%〜3.3%とすることが望ましい。これが小さ過ぎる
と、リード線8とセンサ素子2(電極端子部7)との接
合の信頼性、ひいては保持金具10、リード線8及びセ
ンサ素子2の三者の一体性が弱くなる。逆に締め代δが
大き過ぎると、圧入が困難になったり、圧入の際に絶縁
層13にクラックや剥離等が生じやすくなるので、保持
金具10、センサ素子2、リード線8等の弾性変形に因
る適度な圧接力を生じさせるため、上記範囲に設定する
のがよい。なお、保持金具10の圧入に先立ち、例えば
保持金具10の圧入の入口端又は内面(絶縁層13の表
面)に、滑材(例えば、ステアリン酸のエマルジョン
等)を塗っておけば、圧入を円滑に行う上で有効であ
る。
Here, the interference δ is δ = (b + 2)
c) -a2 (where b: thickness of the sensor element 2 (including the thickness of the metallized portion), c: thickness of the lead wire, and a2: inner dimensions including the insulating layer before press-fitting the holding fitting 10). This interference δ is, for example, about 10 to 130 μm,
100 / a 2 = 0.3-4.4%, preferably 0.66
% To 3.3%. If this is too small, the reliability of the connection between the lead wire 8 and the sensor element 2 (electrode terminal portion 7), and eventually, the integrity of the three members of the holding metal fitting 10, the lead wire 8 and the sensor element 2 will be weakened. Conversely, if the interference δ is too large, press-fitting becomes difficult, and cracking or peeling is likely to occur in the insulating layer 13 during press-fitting, so that the elastic deformation of the holding fitting 10, the sensor element 2, the lead wire 8, and the like. Therefore, it is preferable to set the pressure in the above range in order to generate an appropriate pressing force due to the pressure. Prior to the press-fitting of the holding fitting 10, for example, if a sliding material (for example, an emulsion of stearic acid or the like) is applied to the entrance end or the inner surface (the surface of the insulating layer 13) of the press-fitting of the holding fitting 10, the press-fitting is facilitated. It is effective in performing.

【0024】図8及び図9は、電極金具であるリード線
8の一端部外面に絶縁層20をコーティングした例を示
すものである。この絶縁層20も前述の保持金具10の
それと実質的には同様のものであり、ガラスの焼付けコ
ーティングあるいはジルコニア等のセラミックの焼付け
コーティングで形成することができる。リード線8は、
例えばインコネルX−750、Ni、SUS303等の
耐熱金属からなり、リード線外面15に絶縁層20がコ
ーティングされたリード線8の反対側の面(内面21)
が、センサ素子2の電極端子部7に重ねられ、治具18
で保持された状態で、保持金具30(その内面31は金
属面)がセンサ素子2及びリード線8を内側に拘束する
ように圧入される。この圧入の条件も前述の例と実質的
に同様である。これにより、保持金具30の内面31が
リード線8の絶縁層20に圧接して両者間が電気的に絶
縁された状態となり、またリード線内面21がセンサ素
子2の電極端子部7に押し付けられて、この二者が電気
的に導通状態になる。
FIGS. 8 and 9 show an example in which an insulating layer 20 is coated on the outer surface of one end of a lead wire 8 as an electrode fitting. This insulating layer 20 is also substantially the same as that of the above-mentioned holding fitting 10, and can be formed by a baking coating of glass or a baking coating of ceramic such as zirconia. Lead wire 8
For example, the surface (the inner surface 21) opposite to the lead 8 made of a heat-resistant metal such as Inconel X-750, Ni, SUS303 or the like and having the outer surface 15 of the lead coated with the insulating layer 20.
Is superimposed on the electrode terminal portion 7 of the sensor element 2 and the jig 18
In this state, the holding fitting 30 (the inner surface 31 of which is a metal surface) is press-fitted so as to restrain the sensor element 2 and the lead wire 8 inside. The conditions for the press-fitting are substantially the same as those in the above-described example. As a result, the inner surface 31 of the holding member 30 is pressed against the insulating layer 20 of the lead wire 8 so that the two are electrically insulated, and the inner surface 21 of the lead wire is pressed against the electrode terminal portion 7 of the sensor element 2. Thus, the two become electrically conductive.

【0025】[0025]

【実施例1】次に、さらに具体的な実施例を示す。な
お、この実施例1及び後述の実施例2では、図10に示
すように、セラミック素子2の片面に1箇所ずつ都合2
箇所の電極端子部7をメタライズで形成して、一対のリ
ード線8をこれらに重ねるものとし、また図5〜図6に
示したような絶縁層付きの保持金具10を用いた。
Embodiment 1 Next, a more specific embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment and a second embodiment to be described later, as shown in FIG.
The electrode terminal portions 7 at the locations were formed by metallization, and a pair of lead wires 8 were overlapped on these. A holding metal fitting 10 having an insulating layer as shown in FIGS. 5 to 6 was used.

【0026】重量%でSiO2:65%、B23:18
%、Al23:8.4%、BaO:3.1%、K2O:
3.1%、Li2O:0.5%、Na2O:l.9%の組
成、平均粒径30μmに調整したガラス粉末に、ブチル
カルビドール、エチルセルロースおよびアセトンを適量
添加し、アルミナ乳鉢にて混合しぺ一ストとする。図5
のようなインコロイ909製保持金具(肉厚t:1mm、
保持寸法a1:約3mm、保持外寸D:5mm、幅W:6m
m、高さH:3mm)を大気中450℃にて5時間加熱
し、表面の酸化前処理を施した。
SiO 2 : 65% by weight, B 2 O 3 : 18
%, Al 2 O 3 : 8.4%, BaO: 3.1%, K 2 O:
3.1%, Li 2 O: 0.5%, Na 2 O: l. A suitable amount of butylcarbidol, ethylcellulose and acetone are added to glass powder adjusted to a composition of 9% and an average particle diameter of 30 μm, and mixed in an alumina mortar to form a paste. FIG.
Incoloy 909 holding bracket (wall thickness t: 1 mm,
Holding dimension a1: about 3 mm, holding outer dimension D: 5 mm, width W: 6 m
m, height H: 3 mm) was heated in air at 450 ° C. for 5 hours to perform a surface pre-oxidation treatment.

【0027】次に、そのようにして得た複数個の保持金
具に対し、それぞれの内面に、互いに異なるガラス焼付
厚さとなるように上記ペーストを個々に異なる厚さで塗
布した。これを次に、350℃で30分間大気中にて加
熱し、ぺ一スト化のために加えた樹脂分を揮発させた。
さらに窒素中1000℃にて10分間加熱し、保持金具
にガラスを焼き付けた(図6)。その後室温にて、保持
寸法a2(図6)を測定し、またガラスの焼付け状態を
拡大鏡にて観察した。
Next, the above-mentioned pastes were individually applied to the inner surfaces of the plurality of holding fittings obtained in this manner so as to have different thicknesses of the baked glass. Next, this was heated in the air at 350 ° C. for 30 minutes to volatilize the resin added for the purpose of cost reduction.
Further, the glass was heated in a nitrogen atmosphere at 1000 ° C. for 10 minutes, and the glass was baked on the holding fitting (FIG. 6). Thereafter, the holding dimension a2 (FIG. 6) was measured at room temperature, and the baked state of the glass was observed with a magnifying glass.

【0028】セラミック素子2(図10)は、この場合
アルミナ製ヒータ素子とし、内部にタングステンを主成
分とするヒータが形成されたものを用い、これは、最表
面をNiとした一対の電極端子部7を備えている。セラ
ミック素子2の寸法は、幅W:3.5mm、長さL:30
mm、厚さb:約2.5mmとした。なお、素子厚さbはN
i電極端子部の厚さを含む。リード線8は幅w:2.0
mm、厚さc:0.15〜0.25mmのNiを用いた。リ
ード線の厚さを種々変化させた理由は、下式による締め
代(δ)を50〜60μm程度にするためである。 δ=(b+2c)−a2 電極部の組付けは、図11に示すように圧入により行っ
た。
In this case, the ceramic element 2 (FIG. 10) is a heater element made of alumina, in which a heater containing tungsten as a main component is formed. This is a pair of electrode terminals whose outermost surface is Ni. A part 7 is provided. The dimensions of the ceramic element 2 are as follows: width W: 3.5 mm, length L: 30
mm, thickness b: about 2.5 mm. The element thickness b is N
Including the thickness of the i-electrode terminal portion. The lead wire 8 has a width w: 2.0
mm, thickness c: Ni of 0.15 to 0.25 mm was used. The reason why the thickness of the lead wire is variously changed is that the interference (δ) according to the following equation is set to about 50 to 60 μm. .delta. = (b + 2c) -a2 The electrodes were assembled by press fitting as shown in FIG.

【0029】評価は、初めに室温にてリード線8と保持
金具10間の抵抗値を絶縁抵抗計を用いて測定し、40
0℃大気中にて100時間加熱した後に、同様にしてリ
ード線8と保持金具10間の抵抗値を測定した。結果を
表1に示す。なお、表1(表2でも同じ)で、「>10
0MΩ」は100MΩを越えていることを示す。また、
リード線8の引抜き強度は、初期、加熱後のいずれも、
全試料とも1kg以上あった。
The evaluation was performed by first measuring the resistance between the lead wire 8 and the holding fitting 10 at room temperature using an insulation resistance tester,
After heating in the air at 0 ° C. for 100 hours, the resistance value between the lead wire 8 and the holding fitting 10 was measured in the same manner. Table 1 shows the results. In Table 1 (the same applies to Table 2), “> 10
“0 MΩ” indicates that it exceeds 100 MΩ. Also,
The pull-out strength of the lead wire 8 is as follows:
All samples weighed 1 kg or more.

【0030】[0030]

【表1】 [Table 1]

【0031】焼付け厚さが19〜89μmにおいて、電
極部の性能に全く問題ないことが確認された。焼付け厚
さが102、ll5μmの場合、ガラス焼付け後にガラ
スの一部に小さなクラックが観察されたが、圧入による
組付け、さらに加熱後においては、電極部の性能に全く
問題ないことが確認された。131μmの場合、加熱後
の抵抗値が下がった。一方、焼付け厚さが156μmを
超えると、ガラスにクラックや剥離が認められ、圧入組
み付け時にガラスが剥離し、絶縁が得られなかった。こ
の表1の結果について評価すれば、ガラス焼付け厚さ
は、19〜115μmが良好、さらに好ましくは19〜
89μmということになる。なお、ガラス焼付け厚さの
最小値はガラス粉末の粒度で規定されるが、一般には最
低15μm程度である。
It was confirmed that there was no problem in the performance of the electrode portion when the baked thickness was 19 to 89 μm. When the baking thickness was 102, 115 μm, small cracks were observed in a part of the glass after baking the glass, but it was confirmed that there was no problem with the performance of the electrode part after assembling by pressing and further after heating. . In the case of 131 μm, the resistance after heating decreased. On the other hand, when the baked thickness exceeded 156 μm, cracks and peeling were observed in the glass, and the glass peeled off during press-fitting, and no insulation was obtained. Evaluating the results in Table 1, the glass baking thickness is preferably 19 to 115 μm, more preferably 19 to 115 μm.
It is 89 μm. The minimum value of the thickness of the baked glass is determined by the particle size of the glass powder, and is generally at least about 15 μm.

【0032】[0032]

【実施例2】重量%でZnO:65%、B23:16
%、SiO2:15%、MgO:4%の組成、平均粒径5
0μmに調整したガラス粉末に、ブチルカルビドール、
エチルセルロースおよびアセトンを適量添加し、アルミ
ナ乳鉢にて混合しぺ一ストとする。コバール(FeNiC
o合金)製保持金具10(肉厚t:1mm、保持寸法a1:
約3mm、保持外寸D:5mm、幅W:6mm、高さH:3m
m:図5)を450℃の大気中にて3時間、酸化熱処理
を行い、その内面にガラス焼付け後の厚さが70〜80
μm程度となるように上記ペーストを塗布した。次に、
350℃、30分間大気中にて加熱し、ぺ一スト化のた
めに加えた樹脂分を揮発させた。次に窒素中900℃に
て15分間加熱し、保持金具10にガラスを焼き付けた
(図6)。その後室温にて保持寸法(a2)を測定し、
また、ガラスの焼付け状態を拡大鏡にて観察した。
Example 2 65% by weight of ZnO and 16 by weight of B 2 O 3
%, SiO 2 : 15%, MgO: 4%, average particle size 5
To a glass powder adjusted to 0 μm, butyl carbidol,
Appropriate amounts of ethyl cellulose and acetone are added and mixed in an alumina mortar to make a paste. Kovar (FeNiC)
o alloy) holding bracket 10 (thickness t: 1 mm, holding dimension a1:
Approximately 3mm, holding outer dimension D: 5mm, width W: 6mm, height H: 3m
m: FIG. 5) is subjected to an oxidizing heat treatment at 450 ° C. in the air for 3 hours, and the inner surface thereof has a thickness of 70 to 80 after glass baking.
The paste was applied so as to have a thickness of about μm. next,
The resin was heated at 350 ° C. for 30 minutes in the atmosphere to volatilize the resin added for the purpose of making the paste. Next, the glass was heated at 900 ° C. for 15 minutes in nitrogen to bake the glass on the holding fitting 10 (FIG. 6). After that, the holding dimension (a2) was measured at room temperature,
Further, the baked state of the glass was observed with a magnifying glass.

【0033】セラミック素子2はジルコニア製酸素セン
サ素子とし、表面に白金を主成分とする電極端子部が形
成されている。セラミック素子の寸法は、図10におい
て、幅W:3.5mm、長さL:40mm、厚さb:約2.
5mmとした。素子厚さbは白金電極端子部の厚さも含
む。リード線8は幅W:2.0mm、厚さc:0.15〜
0.25mmのNiを用いた。リード線8の厚さを種々変
化させた理由は、下式による締め代(δ)を50〜12
0μm程度にするためである。δ=(b+2c)−a2
電極部の組付けは図11に示すように圧入により行っ
た。圧入後にガラスの状態を拡大鏡にて観察した。
The ceramic element 2 is an oxygen sensor element made of zirconia, and has an electrode terminal portion mainly composed of platinum on the surface. In FIG. 10, the dimensions of the ceramic element are as follows: width W: 3.5 mm, length L: 40 mm, thickness b: about 2.
It was 5 mm. The element thickness b includes the thickness of the platinum electrode terminal. The lead wire 8 has a width W: 2.0 mm and a thickness c: 0.15
0.25 mm Ni was used. The reason for variously changing the thickness of the lead wire 8 is that the interference (δ) according to the following equation is set to 50 to 12
This is to reduce the thickness to about 0 μm. δ = (b + 2c) −a2
The electrodes were assembled by press-fitting as shown in FIG. After the press-fitting, the state of the glass was observed with a magnifying glass.

【0034】評価は、実施例1と同様の方法で行った。
結果を表2に示す。また、リード線8の引抜き強度は、
初期、加熱後共に、全試料1kg以上あった。
The evaluation was performed in the same manner as in Example 1.
Table 2 shows the results. The pull-out strength of the lead wire 8 is
At the beginning and after heating, all the samples weighed 1 kg or more.

【0035】[0035]

【表2】 [Table 2]

【0036】締め代δ:22〜120μmにおいて、締
め代117μm品、120μm品は圧入後に小さなクラ
ックが認められたものの、他は電極部の性能に全く問題
ないことが確認された。締め代が147、153μmの
場合、圧入後にガラスが剥離し、初期的に絶縁が得られ
なかった。締め代が12、17μmの場合、絶縁性は確
保できたが、酸化試験後リード線にガタツキが生じ、電
極接合部としての耐久性にやや問題となる場合があっ
た。この表2の結果を評価すれば、締め代は、22〜1
20μmが良好、さらに好ましくは22〜93μmとい
うことができる。
In the interference δ: 22 to 120 μm, small cracks were observed after the press-fitting in the 117 μm product and the 120 μm product, but it was confirmed that there was no problem with the performance of the other electrode parts. When the interference was 147 or 153 μm, the glass was peeled off after press-fitting, and no insulation was initially obtained. When the interference was 12 or 17 μm, the insulating property could be secured, but rattling occurred in the lead wire after the oxidation test, and there was a case where the durability as an electrode joint was a little problematic. When the results in Table 2 are evaluated, the interference is 22 to 1
20 μm is good, and more preferably 22 to 93 μm.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】本発明を適用した酸素センサの半断面図。FIG. 1 is a half sectional view of an oxygen sensor to which the present invention is applied.

【図2】図1のセラミック素子とリード線を示す斜視
図。
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a ceramic element and lead wires of FIG. 1;

【図3】図2に保持金具を加えた斜視図。FIG. 3 is a perspective view in which a holding bracket is added to FIG. 2;

【図4】図3の要部断面図。FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a main part of FIG. 3;

【図5】保持金具の一例を示す斜視図。FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example of a holding bracket.

【図6】保持金具の内面にガラスコーティングをした一
例を示す図。
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example in which the inner surface of the holding fitting is coated with glass.

【図7】保持金具の圧入工程の一例を示す工程図。FIG. 7 is a process diagram showing an example of a press fitting process of the holding fitting.

【図8】電極金具としてのリード線に絶縁層をコーティ
ングした一例を示す図。
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example in which a lead wire as an electrode fitting is coated with an insulating layer.

【図9】図8のリード線及びセラミック素子に保持金具
を圧入する一例を示す工程図。
FIG. 9 is a process diagram showing an example of press-fitting a holding fitting into the lead wire and the ceramic element of FIG. 8;

【図10】セラミック素子の別の例を示す図。FIG. 10 is a view showing another example of the ceramic element.

【図11】そのセラミック素子及びリード線に対する保
持金具の圧入工程の断面図。
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a step of press-fitting the holding fitting into the ceramic element and the lead wire.

【図12】従来例の斜視図。FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a conventional example.

【図13】図12の組立体を含む酸素センサの斜視図。FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an oxygen sensor including the assembly of FIG.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 酸素センサ 2 センサ素子(セラミック素子) 7 電極端子部(電気的接続部) 8 リード線(電極金具) 10、30 保持金具 13、20 絶縁層 14 保持金具内面 15 リード線外面 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Oxygen sensor 2 Sensor element (ceramic element) 7 Electrode terminal part (electrical connection part) 8 Lead wire (electrode fitting) 10, 30 Holding fitting 13, 20 Insulating layer 14 Inner surface of holding fixture 15 Outer surface of lead wire

フロントページの続き (72)発明者 西尾 久治 愛知県名古屋市瑞穂区高辻町14番18号 日 本特殊陶業株式会社内Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Kuji Nishio 14-18 Takatsuji-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Japan Special Ceramics Co., Ltd.

Claims (9)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 セラミック素子の電極端子部に電極金具
の一方の面が重ねられ、外側から嵌め込まれた保持金具
により圧接状態に拘束されるとともに、その保持金具の
内面又は前記電極金具の他方の面に、絶縁層がコーティ
ングされ、該絶縁層が前記保持金具の内面と前記電極金
具の他方の面との間に介在してこれら両者間を電気的絶
縁状態に維持することを特徴とするセラミックと電極の
組立体。
1. A surface of an electrode fitting is superimposed on an electrode terminal portion of a ceramic element, is restrained in a press-contact state by a holding fitting fitted from the outside, and an inner surface of the holding fitting or the other of the electrode fitting. The surface is coated with an insulating layer, and the insulating layer is interposed between the inner surface of the holding metal member and the other surface of the electrode metal member to maintain an electrical insulation between them. And electrode assembly.
【請求項2】 前記絶縁層は、ガラス成分を主体とする
絶縁材の焼付コーティング層で形成されている請求項1
に記載の組立体。
2. The insulating layer according to claim 1, wherein the insulating layer is formed by a baking coating layer of an insulating material mainly composed of a glass component.
An assembly according to claim 1.
【請求項3】 前記保持金具の内面に、前記絶縁層がコ
ーティングされ、該絶縁層が、前記電極金具の他方の面
に前記保持金具の拘束力により押し付けらた状態に維持
される請求項1又は2に記載の組立体。
3. An inner surface of the holding metal member is coated with the insulating layer, and the insulating layer is maintained in a state of being pressed against the other surface of the electrode member by a binding force of the holding metal member. Or the assembly according to 2.
【請求項4】 前記電極金具の他方の面に、前記絶縁層
がコーティングされ、該絶縁層が、前記保持金具の内面
にその保持金具の前記拘束力により押し付けられた状態
に維持される請求項1又は2に記載の組立体。
4. The other surface of the electrode fitting is coated with the insulating layer, and the insulating layer is maintained in a state where the insulating layer is pressed against the inner surface of the holding fitting by the binding force of the holding fitting. An assembly according to claim 1 or 2.
【請求項5】 環状の保持金具の内面に電気的な絶縁層
をコーティングする工程と、 セラミック素子の電極端子部に電極金具の一方の面を重
ねる工程と、 それらセラミック素子及び電極金具を内側に拘束するよ
うに前記保持金具を外側から圧入することにより、前記
電極金具の一方の面を前記セラミック素子の電極端子部
に、他方の面を前記保持金具内面の絶縁層にそれぞれ圧
接させる工程とを含むことを特徴とするセラミック素子
と電極の組立体の製造方法。
5. A step of coating an inner surface of an annular holding metal with an electrically insulating layer, a step of superposing one surface of the electrode metal on an electrode terminal of the ceramic element, and placing the ceramic element and the electrode metal inside. Press-fitting the holding metal fitting from the outside so as to restrain it, and pressing one surface of the electrode metal fitting to the electrode terminal portion of the ceramic element and the other surface to the insulating layer on the inner surface of the holding metal fitting. A method for manufacturing an assembly of a ceramic element and an electrode, comprising:
【請求項6】 セラミック素子の電極端子部に一方の面
が圧接されるべき電極金具の、他方の面に電気的な絶縁
層をコーティングする工程と、 その電極金具の前記一方の面をセラミック素子の電極端
子部に重ねる工程と、 それらセラミック素子及び電極金具を内側に拘束するよ
うに、環状の保持金具を外側から圧入することにより、
前記電極金具の一方の面を前記セラミック素子の電極端
子部に、他方の面を前記絶縁層を介して前記保持金具の
内面にそれぞれ圧接させる工程と、 を含むことを特徴とするセラミック素子と電極の組立体
の製造方法。
6. A step of coating an electrode fitting whose one surface is to be pressed against the electrode terminal portion of the ceramic element with an electrical insulating layer on the other surface, and applying the one surface of the electrode fitting to the ceramic element. By press-fitting an annular holding bracket from the outside so as to restrain the ceramic element and the electrode bracket inside,
Contacting one surface of the electrode fitting with the electrode terminal portion of the ceramic element and the other surface with the inner surface of the holding fitting via the insulating layer, respectively. Manufacturing method of assembly.
【請求項7】SiO2、B23を含み、かつAl23、Ba
O、K2O、Li2O、Na2O、ZnO、MgOから選ばれ
た1種又は2種以上の成分を含む、平均粒径が15〜5
0μmのガラス粉末に、バインダを混合してペースト化
し、このガラスペーストを、前記保持金具の内面又は前
記電極金具の一方の面に塗布、溶射その他の方法により
コーティングし、その後加熱して前記バインダを除去
し、また、そのコーティング層をガラス焼付温度まで加
熱して前記保持金具の内面又は電極金具の他方の面に焼
き付け、このガラス層を前記絶縁層とする請求項5又は
6に記載の製造方法。
7. It contains SiO 2 and B 2 O 3 and contains Al 2 O 3 and Ba.
O, K 2 O, Li 2 O, Na 2 O, ZnO, MgO, containing one or more components selected from the group, and having an average particle size of 15 to 5
A binder is mixed with 0 μm glass powder to form a paste, and this glass paste is applied to the inner surface of the holding metal or one surface of the electrode metal by thermal spraying or another method, and then heated to form the binder. 7. The manufacturing method according to claim 5, wherein the coating layer is removed, and the coating layer is heated to a glass baking temperature and baked on the inner surface of the holding bracket or the other surface of the electrode bracket, and the glass layer is used as the insulating layer. .
【請求項8】 前記ガラス層の焼付厚さが、15〜15
0μmである請求項7に記載の製造方法。
8. The baked thickness of the glass layer is 15-15.
The method according to claim 7, wherein the thickness is 0 μm.
【請求項9】 前記保持金具の前記圧入の入口部に外側
に向かって開くテーパが形成されている請求項5〜8の
いずれかに記載の製造方法。
9. The manufacturing method according to claim 5, wherein a taper that opens outward is formed at an inlet portion of the press fitting of the holding fitting.
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