WO2004026215A1 - 歩行補助装置の減速機 - Google Patents
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- the present invention assists walking of an elderly or injured person with weakened muscles, climbing up and down stairs, standing up from a sitting position, sitting down from a standing position, and the like, thereby facilitating the torsion and suppressing a decrease in muscle strength.
- the present invention relates to a walking assist device for correcting a form, and more particularly to a speed reducer of the walking assist device.
- Such a walking assist device has already been proposed in Japanese Patent Application No. 201-1090946 filed by the present applicant.
- This walking assist device has an electric actuator attached to the user's leg joints (ie, the hip joint and knee joint), and is powered by a power supply in a backpack carried on the user's back. One night is activated to generate joint torque to extend and bend each joint to assist the user in walking and other exercises.
- the above-mentioned conventional walking assist device is equipped with an actuator that integrates a motor and a speed reducer, but the speed reducer requires a large reduction ratio, so that the entire actuator is enlarged.
- the speed reducer requires a large reduction ratio, so that the entire actuator is enlarged.
- the above-mentioned conventional reducer in which a plurality of planetary gear mechanisms are stacked in multiple stages in the axial direction, is excellent in that it has a large reduction ratio, but because the axial size is increased, the size of the walking assist device is reduced. Not suitable for use in the evening.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to reduce the thickness of a walking assist device while ensuring a sufficient reduction ratio.
- a rotation of an input shaft driven by a motor is reduced in order to assist a walking motion by extending and bending a leg joint of a user.
- a speed reducer of a walking assist device for transmitting to an output shaft connected to a leg joint, wherein an input shaft, an output shaft, a first planetary gear mechanism and a second planetary gear mechanism are arranged on the same axis, and (1) A second planetary gear mechanism is arranged radially outside of the planetary gear mechanism so as to substantially overlap, and the rotation of the input shaft is reduced by the first planetary gear mechanism and the second planetary gear mechanism and transmitted to the output shaft.
- the first planetary gear mechanism includes a first sun gear provided on the input shaft, a first ring gear rotatably disposed so as to surround an outer periphery of the first sun gear, and a first sun gear and a first ring gear.
- the second planetary gear mechanism includes a second sun gear provided on an outer periphery of the first ring gear.
- a second ring gear disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of the second sun gear, a plurality of second planetary gears simultaneously engaging with the second sun gear and the second ring gear, and a second planetary gear rotatably supporting the second planetary gear.
- a reduction gear for a walking assist device, which is provided with a carrier, is proposed.
- the input shaft, the output shaft, the first planetary gear mechanism and the second planetary gear mechanism are coaxially arranged on the axis of the reduction gear of the walking assist device, and the first shaft and the second planetary gear mechanism are coaxially arranged radially outward of the first planetary gear mechanism.
- the first carrier of the first planetary gear mechanism is fixed to the casing, and the second ring gear of the second planetary gear mechanism is connected to the housing.
- a speed reducer for a walking assist device is proposed, wherein the speed reducer is fixed to a sing and connected to an output shaft of a second carrier of a second planetary gear mechanism.
- the rotation input from the first sun gear is output from the first ring gear
- the second ring gear is fixed to the casing.
- the second sun integrated with the first ring gear The rotation input to the gear can be output from the second carrier, and the rotation of the input shaft can be reduced to two stages by the first and second planetary gear mechanisms and transmitted to the output shaft.
- the third planetary gear mechanism is coaxial with the first planetary gear mechanism and the second planetary gear mechanism and overlaps in the axial direction.
- the third planetary gear mechanism includes a third sun gear provided on the outer periphery of a central portion of the second carrier of the second planetary gear mechanism, and a third sun gear disposed around the outer periphery of the third sun gear and fixed to the casing.
- a reduction gear for a walking assist device characterized by the following is proposed.
- the third ring gear of the third planetary gear mechanism which is arranged coaxially with the first and second planetary gear mechanisms and overlaps in the axial direction, is fixed to the casing, so that it is integrated with the second carrier.
- the rotation input to the third sun gear can be output to the third carrier, and the rotation of the input shaft can be reduced to three stages by the first to third planetary gear mechanisms and transmitted to the output shaft It becomes.
- the rotation of the input shaft driven by the motor is reduced and connected to the leg joint to assist the walking motion by extending and bending the leg joint of the user.
- a reduction gear of a walking assist device transmitting to an output shaft, wherein an input shaft, an output shaft, a first planetary gear mechanism, a second planetary gear mechanism, and a third planetary gear mechanism are coaxially arranged on an axis, and a first planetary gear.
- the second planetary gear mechanism is arranged so as to substantially overlap the radial outside of the mechanism, and the third planetary gear mechanism is arranged so as to almost overlap the radial outside of the second planetary gear mechanism.
- the first planetary gear mechanism, the second planetary gear mechanism, and the third planetary gear mechanism reduce the speed and transmit it to the output shaft
- the first planetary gear mechanism includes a first planetary gear mechanism provided on the input shaft.
- a first ring gear formed on the inner periphery of an inner ring member rotatably disposed so as to surround the first sun gear; a plurality of first planetary gears simultaneously engaged with the first sun gear and the first ring gear;
- the second planetary gear mechanism includes a second sun gear formed on the outer periphery of the inner ring member; and a second sun gear formed on the outer periphery of the second sun gear.
- a walking assist device comprising: a plurality of third planetary gears simultaneously engaged with the third sun gear and the third ring gear; and a third carrier rotatably supporting the third planetary gears and connected to the output shaft.
- the input shaft, the output shaft, the first planetary gear mechanism, the second planetary gear mechanism, and the third planetary gear mechanism are coaxially arranged on the axis of the reduction gear of the walking assist device, and the first planetary gear mechanism
- the first carrier By fixing the first carrier to the casing, the rotation input from the input shaft to the first sun gear is output from the first ring gear, and by fixing the second carrier to the casing, the rotation is integrated with the first ring gear.
- the rotation input to the second sun gear is output from the second ring gear, and the third ring gear is fixed to the casing, so that the rotation input to the third sun gear integrated with the second ring gear is output from the third carrier,
- the rotation of the input shaft can be reduced to three stages by the first to third planetary gear mechanisms and transmitted to the output shaft.
- the second planetary gear mechanism was arranged so as to substantially overlap the radial outside of the first planetary gear mechanism
- the third planetary gear mechanism was arranged so as to almost overlap the radial outside of the second planetary gear mechanism.
- the reduction gear is compared to a case where all of the first to third planetary gear mechanisms are arranged to overlap in the axial direction.
- the thickness in the axial direction can be reduced, and the appearance when the user wears the walking assist device can be improved.
- the rotation of the input shaft driven by the motor is reduced and connected to the leg joint.
- the reduction gear of the walking assist device that transmits to the output shaft, the input shaft, the output shaft, the first planetary gear mechanism, the second planetary gear mechanism, and the third planetary gear mechanism are coaxially arranged on the axis.
- a second planetary gear mechanism is arranged radially outside of the first planetary gear mechanism so as to substantially overlap, and further radially outside of the second planetary gear mechanism.
- the third planetary gear mechanism is arranged so as to substantially overlap, and the rotation of the input shaft is reduced by the first planetary gear mechanism, the second planetary gear mechanism and the third planetary gear mechanism and transmitted to the output shaft, and the first planetary gear mechanism is provided.
- the second planetary gear mechanism includes a second sun gear formed on the outer periphery of the first carrier and a casing surrounding the outer periphery of the second sun gear.
- a third planetary gear mechanism comprising a third sun gear formed on the outer periphery of the second carrier, and a third sun gear fixed to the casing so as to surround the outer periphery of the third sun gear.
- a reduction gear for the walking assist device is proposed.
- the input shaft, the output shaft, the first planetary gear mechanism, the second planetary gear mechanism, and the third planetary gear mechanism are coaxially arranged on the axis of the reduction gear of the walking assist device, and the first planetary gear mechanism
- the rotation input from the first sun gear is output from the first carrier
- the second ring gear to the casing the rotation is input to the second sun gear integrated with the first carrier.
- the input rotation is output from the second carrier, and the third ring gear is fixed to the casing, so that the rotation input to the third sun gear integrated with the second carrier is output from the third carrier, and the input shaft
- the rotation can be reduced to three stages by the first to third planetary gear mechanisms and transmitted to the output shaft.
- the second planetary gear mechanism was arranged so as to almost overlap with the first planetary gear mechanism in the radial direction
- the third planetary gear mechanism was arranged so as to almost overlap with the second planetary gear mechanism in the radial direction. While the rotation of the shaft is reduced to three stages by the first to third planetary gear mechanisms and transmitted to the output shaft, the speed is reduced compared to the case where all of the first to third planetary gear mechanisms are arranged to overlap in the axial direction. The thickness of the machine in the axial direction can be reduced, improving the appearance when the user wears a walking assist device. Can be done.
- the rotation of the input shaft driven by the motor is reduced and the output connected to the leg joint in order to extend and bend the leg joint of the user to assist the walking motion.
- a reduction gear of a walking assist device that transmits to a shaft, wherein an input shaft, an output shaft, a first planetary gear mechanism, a second planetary gear mechanism, and a third planetary gear mechanism are coaxially arranged on an axis, and a first planetary gear mechanism.
- the second planetary gear mechanism is arranged so as to substantially overlap the radial outside of the, and the third planetary gear mechanism is arranged so as to overlap the first planetary gear mechanism and the second planetary gear mechanism in the axial direction.
- first planetary gear mechanism Is reduced by the first planetary gear mechanism, the second planetary gear mechanism and the third planetary gear mechanism and transmitted to the output shaft, and the first planetary gear mechanism
- a first sun gear provided on the input shaft, a first ring gear fixed to a casing so as to surround an outer periphery of the first sun gear, a plurality of first planetary gears simultaneously engaged with the first sun gear and the first ring gear;
- a first carrier rotatably supporting the planetary gear; a second planetary gear mechanism, a second sun gear provided on an outer periphery of the first carrier, and a second sun gear fixed to a casing so as to surround an outer periphery of the second sun gear.
- the third planetary gear mechanism includes a second planetary gear mechanism.
- a speed reducer for a walking assist device is proposed.
- the input shaft, the output shaft, the first planetary gear mechanism, the second planetary gear mechanism, and the third planetary gear mechanism are coaxially arranged on the axis of the reduction gear of the walking assist device, and the first planetary gear is provided.
- the first ring gear of the mechanism By fixing the first ring gear of the mechanism to the casing, the rotation input from the input shaft to the first sun gear is output from the first carrier, and by fixing the second ring gear to the casing, the rotation is integrated with the first carrier.
- the rotation input to the second sun gear is output from the second carrier and the third ring gear is fixed to the casing, so that the rotation input to the third sun gear integrated with the second carrier is output from the third carrier.
- the rotation of the input shaft can be reduced to three stages by the first to third planetary gear mechanisms and transmitted to the output shaft.
- the second planetary gear mechanism is arranged radially outside of the first planetary gear mechanism so as to substantially overlap
- the third planetary gear mechanism is arranged so as to overlap the first and second planetary gear mechanisms in the axial direction. While the rotation of the input shaft is reduced to three stages by the first to third planetary gear mechanisms and transmitted to the output shaft, compared to the case where all of the first to third planetary gear mechanisms are arranged to overlap in the axial direction As a result, the thickness of the speed reducer in the axial direction can be reduced, and the appearance when the user wears the walking assist device can be improved.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a use state of a walking assist device
- FIG. 2 is a first exploded perspective view of the walking assist device
- FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the electric actuator of the walking assist device
- FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 4
- Fig. 7 is a skeleton diagram of the electrical equipment of the walking assist device.
- FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view of an electric actuator of a walking assist device.
- FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line 9-9 in FIG. 10 is a skeleton diagram of the electric actuator of the walking assist device.
- FIGS. 11 to 13 show a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a vertical sectional view of an electric device of a walking assist device
- FIG. Fig. 13 is a skeleton diagram of the electric actuator of the pedestrian assist device.
- FIGS. 14 to 17 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a longitudinal sectional view of an electric device of a walking assist device
- FIG. Fig. 16 is a sectional view taken along the line 16--16 in Fig. 14,
- Fig. 17 is a skeleton diagram of the electric actuator of the walking assist device.
- the walking assistance device of the present embodiment includes a backpack 11 carried by the user on the back, and a pair of left and right first electric actuators 12 for applying torque to the left and right hip joints. , 1 2 and a pair of left and right second electric actuators for applying torque to the left and right knee joints Yue 1/3, 13 and 13, a soft resin abdominal band 14 detachably attached to the user's abdomen, and two parts before and after detachably attached to the left and right thighs of the user Upper and lower leg supports made of soft resin, and the lower leg supports made of soft resin divided into two parts before and after being detachably attached to the left and right shins of the user 16 f, 16 r, and two suspension belts 17, 17 connected from the front of the abdominal band 14 to the rear of the abdominal band 14 via the user's shoulder.
- Fig. 3 shows the upper leg rests 15f, 15r and the lower leg rests 16f, 16r for the left leg. Structure.
- the first link 18 and the reinforcing member 19 are port-fastened so as to sandwich the outer and inner surfaces of the left and right sides of the abdominal band 14 respectively.
- a second link 20 that is flexibly connected to the lower end of the first link 18 via a first electric actuator 12 is port-fastened to the outside of the rear upper leg 15r. You. At this time, the pivots of the first link 18 and the second link 20, that is, the first electric actuator 12 are located outside the hip joint of the user.
- the outer third link 2 1 and the inner third link 22 are respectively ported to the outside and inside of the rear upper leg rest 15 r, and the outer third link 21 and the inside third link 22 are attached to the outside and inside of the rear lower leg rest 16 r, respectively.
- the outer fourth link 23 and the inner fourth link 24 are bolted.
- the lower end of the outer third link 21 and the upper end of the outer fourth link 23 are flexibly connected via the second electric actuator 13 and the lower end of the inner third link 22 and the inner fourth link 2
- the upper end of 4 is flexibly connected via a hinge 25.
- the pivots of both the third links 21 and 22 and the fourth links 23 and 24, that is, the second electric actuator 13 and the hinge 25 are located outside and inside the knee joint of the user. positioned.
- the first and second electric factories 12, 13 and 13 and 13 have a common structure and are composed of a DC motor and a speed reducer.
- the output shaft is connected to the upper end of the second link 20 by the port 30 while being ported to the lower end of the one link 18.
- the casing is ported to the lower end of the outer third link 21, and the output shaft is connected to the upper end of the outer fourth link 23 by the port 30. Accordingly, by driving the second electric actuator 13, a torque is generated to relatively rotate the outer third link 21 and the outer fourth link 23, thereby extending and bending the user's knee joint. be able to.
- the structure of the first electric actuator 12 will be described with reference to FIGS.
- the structure of the second electrical equipment 13 is the same as that of the first electrical equipment 12.
- the casing 41 of the first electric actuator 12 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape centered on the axis L.
- the casing 41 is formed by stacking the first support ring 42, the second support ring 43, the support plate 44, the motor housing 45, and the motor cover 46, and fastening them together with a plurality of bolts 47.
- the motor 48 is housed inside the motor housing 45 and the motor cover 46, and the speed reducer 49 is housed inside the first support ring 42 and the second support ring 43.
- the input shaft S i of the reduction gear 49 is supported on the support plate 44 and the motor housing 45 via pole bearings 50 and 51, and the rotor 52 of the motor 48 is connected to the input shaft.
- a stator 53 fixed to Si and surrounding the outer periphery of the rotor 52 is fixed to the motor housing 45.
- Each of the rotor 52 and the stay 53 has a permanent magnet 52a and a coil 53a.When the coil 53a is energized, the input shaft S i rotates together with the rotor 52. I do.
- the reduction gear 49 has a first planetary gear mechanism P 1 and a second planetary gear mechanism P 2 housed inside the second support ring 43, and a third planetary gear mechanism housed inside the first support ring 42. and a P 3.
- the first planetary gear mechanism P i is disposed radially inside the second planetary gear mechanism P 2
- the third planetary gear mechanism P i P 3 is first, second planetary gear mechanism Pi, Ru is disposed in the axis L direction outside of P 2.
- the first planetary gear mechanism P is composed of the first sun gear Z Si and the first ring gear ZR! , A plurality of first planetary gears ZPi, and a first carrier.
- the first sun gear is connected to a shaft end of the input shaft Si via an electromagnetic clutch 54.
- the first ring gear ZRi is formed integrally with the inner periphery of a ring member 55 arranged rotatably about the axis L.
- the first carrier C that rotatably supports the first planetary gears ZP i, which are simultaneously engaged with the first sun gear and the first ring gear ZR, is configured as a part of the support plate 44.
- the first planetary gear mechanism P x is a type of first type in which the first carrier is fixed and the first ring gear ZI ⁇ is rotatable, and the first sun gear coupled to the input shaft S i via the electromagnetic clutch 54.
- the ZS x rotates, the rotation is reduced, and the rotation is reversed to be output to the first ring gear Z x (that is, the ring member 55).
- the reduction ratio of the star type first planetary gear mechanism Pi is nr 1 / ns! Is defined by The number of teeth of the first sun gear ZSi, the first ring gear ⁇ ⁇ , and the first planetary gear Z Pi is zr! , Zp x , the reduction ratio nr, / ns 1 is
- the second planetary gear mechanism P 2 is provided with a second sun gear ZS 2, a second ring gear ZR 2, a plurality of second planetary gears ZP 2 ..., a second Kiyarya C 2.
- the second sun gear ZS 2 is formed on the outer periphery of the ring member 55 in which the first ring gear is formed on the inner periphery.
- the second ring gear ZR 2 is integrally formed on the inner periphery of the second support ring 43 fixed to the casing 41.
- Second Kiyarya C 2 you supporting rotatably the second Purane evening Rigiya ZP 2 ...
- the second planetary gear mechanism P 2 Gugiya ZR 2 is a second Kiyarya C 2 is a planetary-type rotatable been fixed, when the second sun gear ZS 2 as an input member rotates, the rotation is decelerated, and the rotation of the left second Kiyarya C 2 Is output to
- nc 2 / ns 2 zs 2 /, zs 2 + zr 2)...
- the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 is provided with a third sun gear ZS 3, a third ring gear ZR 3, a plurality of third planetary gears ZP 3 ..., and a third Kiyarya C 3.
- Third sun gear ZS 3 is formed integrally with the central portion outer periphery in the second Kiyarya C 2 of the second planetary gear mechanism P 2.
- the third ring gear ZR 3 is formed integrally with the inner periphery of the first support ring 42 fixed to the casing 41.
- Third Kiyarya C 3 which rotatably supports the third planetary gears ZP 3 ...
- the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 is a planetary type in which the third ring gear ZR 3 is fixed and the third carrier C 3 can rotate.
- the rotation is reduced. It is, and is output to the output shaft S o integrated with third Kiyarya C 3 remains the same rotation.
- nc 3 / ns 3 zs 3 Z zs 3 + zr 3 j (3)
- the first ring gear which is the output member of the first planetary gear mechanism Pi
- the output speed n ri of second Burane evening equal to the input rotational speed ns 2 of the second sub Ngiya ZS 2 is an input member of Rigiya mechanism P 2
- the third Burane evening third order was equal to the input rotational speed ns 3 of the sun gear ZS 3 which is the input member of Rigiya mechanism P 3
- the product of the reduction ratio nc 3 ns of the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 shown in equation (3) is the first sun gear ZS! Of the first planetary gear mechanism P i, which is the input member of the reducer 49.
- ncns (— zs x / zr x ) X ⁇ zs / (ZS 2 zr
- the number of teeth of each gear is the number of teeth of each gear.
- the reduction ratio n c n s, of the reduction gear 49 obtained by substituting the number of teeth into equation (5) is 1/50. That is, when the input shaft S of the reduction gear 49 rotates 50 times, the output shaft So makes one rotation in the opposite direction.
- the first to third planetary gear mechanism Pi to P 3 constitutes a speed reducer 4 9 linked, it is possible to increase the torque of the motor 48 to secure a sufficient reduction ratio. Since the second Puranetarigi overlapping a catcher mechanism P 2 is located radially outward of the first planetary gear mechanism, as compared with the case of arranging overlapping all of the first to third planetary gear mechanism to P 3 in the direction of the axis L, The thickness of the reducer 49 in the direction of the axis L can be reduced.
- the thickness of the reducer 49 is reduced to the thickness of two planetary gear mechanisms while securing the reduction ratio for three planetary gear mechanisms,
- the first and second electric appliances 13 and 13 and the second electric appliances 13 and 13 can be miniaturized and fit inside the user's clothes.
- the structure of the first electric factory 12 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
- the structure of the second electrical equipment 13 is the same as the structure of the first electrical equipment 12.
- the casing 41 of the first electric actuator 12 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape centered on the axis L.
- the casing 41 is formed by laminating a support ring 42, a support plate 44, a motor housing 45, and a motor cover 46, and integrally fastening them with a plurality of ports 47 so that the motor housing 45
- the motor 48 is housed inside the motor cover 46
- the speed reducer 49 is housed inside the support ring 42.
- the input shaft S i of the speed reducer 49 is supported on the support plate 44 and the motor cover 46 via pole bearings 50 and 51, and the rotor 52 of the motor 48 is fixed to the input shaft S i.
- a stay 53 surrounding the outer periphery of the rotor 52 is fixed to the motor housing 45.
- the mouth 52 and the stay 53 are provided with a permanent magnet 52a and a coil 53a, respectively.
- the input shaft S i rotates together with the mouth 52. I do.
- the reducer 49 housed inside the support ring 42 is the first planetary gear mechanism P i
- a second planetary gear mechanism P 2 and the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 second Purane evening Rigiya mechanism P 2 is located radially outward of the first Buranetarigiya mechanism P i, further second radial planetary gear mechanism P 2 the third planetary gear Organization P 3 is located outside.
- the first planetary gear mechanism P i consists of a first sun gear ZS i and a first ring gear ZR! And a plurality of first planetary gears and a first carrier.
- the first sun gear ZS x is connected via an electromagnetic clutch 5 4 at the shaft end of the input shaft S i. 1st ring gear ZR! Is integrally formed on the inner periphery of the inner ring member 55 i arranged to surround the axis L.
- the first carrier C i that rotatably supports the first planetary gears ZP, which are simultaneously engaged with the first sun gear ZS i and the first ring gear ZR i, is provided as a part of the support plate 44 near the center.
- the first planetary gear mechanism P i is configured such that the first ring gear is rotatable and the first carrier Is a fixed star type, and when the first sun gear Z St connected to the input shaft S i via the electromagnetic clutch 54 rotates, the rotation is reduced, and the rotation in the opposite direction is output to the first ring gear. Is done.
- Reduction ratio is nr! / ns Defined as 1 .
- the reduction ratio nr 1 / ns 1 is
- the second planetary gear mechanism P 2 is provided with a second sun gear ZS 2, a second ring gear ZR 2, a plurality of second planetary gears ZP 2 ..., a second Kiyarya C 2.
- the second sun gear ZS 2 is formed integrally with the outer periphery of the inner ring member 55 i. Is formed integrally with the inner periphery of the second re ring gear ZR 2 outer ring member disposed so as to surround the axis L is 55 o.
- Second Kiyarya C 2 for rotatably supporting the second planetary gears ZP 2 ... to ⁇ case simultaneously to the second sun gear ZS 2 and the second ring gear ZR 2 is provided as part of the outer peripheral side of the support plate 44.
- the second planetary gear mechanism P 2 is a star type in which the second ring gear ZR 2 is rotatable and the second carrier C 2 is fixed, and when the second sun gear ZS 2 integrated with the first ring gear rotates, the rotation is decelerated, and is output to the second ring gear ZR 2 reversed direction.
- nr / ns 2 — zs 2 / zr 2 ⁇ (7) (7) the negative sign of the right side of the equation with respect to a second direction of rotation of the sun gear ZS 2
- the second direction of rotation of the ring gear ZR 2 indicates that it is a reverse Te.
- the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 is provided with a third sun gear ZS 3, a third ring gear ZR 3, a plurality of third planetary gears ZP 3 ..., and a third Kiyarya C 3.
- Third sun gear ZS 3 is formed integrally with the outer periphery of the outer ring member 55 o.
- the third ring gear ZR 3 is formed integrally with the inner periphery of a support ring 42 fixed to the casing 41.
- the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 is fixed third Kiyari catcher (: 3 is a planetary type that can rotate, when the third sun gear ZS 3 as an input member rotates, its rotation is output to the output shaft S o integrated with third Kiyarya C 3 is decelerated in the same direction.
- the reduction ratio of the planetary type third planetary gear mechanism P 3 is defined by nca Zn s 3 .
- nca / ns 3 zs 3 / (zs 3 + zr 3 ) ⁇ (8)
- the output rotational speed eta iota ⁇ is the first ring gear ZRi an output member of the first planetary gear mechanism Pi
- the input rotational speed ns 2 of the second sub Ngiya ZS 2 is an input member of the second planetary gear mechanism P 2
- the output rotational speed nr 2 of the second ring gear ZR 2 which is the output member of the second planetary gear mechanism P 2 is input rotational speed ns 3 of the third sun gear ZS 3 which is the input member of the third planetary gear mechanism P 3
- the reduction ratio nr 2 / ns 2 of the second planetary gear mechanism P 2 shown in equation (7)
- the equation (8) The product of the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 and the reduction ratio nc 3 / ns 3 shown in FIG.
- the reduction ratio n cn s of 9 is 13.7. That is, when the input shaft S i of the reduction gear 49 rotates 13.7 times, the output shaft S o makes one rotation in the same direction.
- the first to third planetary gear mechanism to P 3 constitutes a speed reducer 4 9 linked, it is possible to increase the torque of the motor Isseki 48 to secure a sufficient reduction ratio.
- the second Purane evening overlapping the Rigi catcher mechanism P 2 is located radially outward of the first planetary gear mechanism Pi, and since the third superposed planetary gear mechanism P 3 is disposed radially outward of the second planetary gear mechanism P 2 , as compared with the case of arranging overlapping all of the first to third planetary gear mechanism ⁇ Ro 3 in the direction of the axis L, it is possible to reduce the axial thickness of the L direction of the reduction gear 49.
- the thickness of the reducer 49 is reduced to the thickness of one planetary gear mechanism while securing the reduction ratio of three planetary gear mechanisms, and the first electric actuators 12 and 12 and the second electric actuator 13 , 13 can be downsized and fit nicely inside the user's clothing.
- the structure of the first electric actuator 12 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the structure of the second electric equipment 13 is the same as the structure of the first electric equipment 12.
- the casing 41 of the first electric actuator 12 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape centered on the axis L.
- the casing 41 includes a support ring 42, a support plate 44, a motor housing 45, and a motor cover 46, which are laminated, and integrally formed by a plurality of ports 47.
- the motor 48 is housed inside the motor housing 45 and the motor cover 46
- the speed reducer 49 is housed inside the support ring 42 and the support plate 44.
- the input shaft S i of the reduction gear 49 is supported on the support plate 44 and the motor power par 46 via pole bearings 50 and 51, and the rotor 52 of the motor 48 is fixed to the input shaft S i, and A stay 53 surrounding the outer circumference of 52 is fixed to a housing 45.
- the rotor 52 and the stay 53 are provided with a permanent magnet 52a and a coil 53a, respectively, and when the coil 53a is energized, the input shaft Si rotates together with the rotor 52.
- the first planetary gear mechanism Pi is composed of the first sun gear Z Si and the first ring gear ZR! , A plurality of first planetary gears Z Pi, and a first carrier.
- the first sun gear ZS 1 is connected via an electromagnetic clutch 54 to the shaft end of the input shaft S i.
- the first ring gear is integrally formed at a position near the center of the support plate 44 so as to surround the axis L.
- the first carrier C which rotatably supports the first planetary gears ZP i, which are simultaneously engaged with the first sun gear Z Si and the first ring gear ZRi, is arranged rotatably around the axis L.
- the first planetary gear mechanism Pi is a planetary type in which the first ring gear ZR i is fixed and the first carrier C is rotatable, and the first sun gear ZS is coupled to the input shaft S i via the electromagnetic clutch 54.
- the rotation is reduced in the same direction and output to the first carrier.
- the reduction ratio of the planetary-type first planetary gear mechanism is defined as nc 1 / nsj. 1st sun gear ZS, 1st ring gear
- the second planetary gear mechanism P 2 is provided with a second sun gear ZS 2, a second ring gear ZR 2, a plurality of second planetary gears ZP 2 ..., a second Kiyarya C 2.
- the second sun gear ZS 2 is formed on the outer periphery of the first Kiyarya the first planetary gear mechanism.
- the second ring gear ZR 2 is integrally formed at a position near the outer periphery of the support plate 44 so as to surround the axis L.
- Second Kiyarya C 2 for rotatably supporting the second planetary gears ZP 2 ... simultaneously ⁇ to the second sun gear ZS 2 and the second ring gear ZR 2 is rotatably arranged around the axis L.
- the second Buraneta Rigiya mechanism P 2 is a second Kiyarya C 2 is rotating can planetary-type second ring gear ZR 2 is fixed, the second sun gear ZS 2 is rotated, the rotation is in the same direction is output to the second Kiyarya C 2 is decelerated.
- nc 2 / ns 2 zs 2 / ⁇ s 2 + zr 2 ) (1 2)
- the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 is provided with a third sun gear ZS 3, a third ring gear ZR 3, a plurality of third planetary gears ZP 3 ..., and a third Kiyarya C 3.
- the third sun gear ZS 2 is formed on the second outer periphery of Kiyarya C 2 of the second planetary gear mechanism P 2.
- the third ring gear ZR 3 is Ru is formed integrally with the inner circumference of the support ring 42.
- Third Kiyarya C 3 which rotatably supports the third bra Netarigiya ZP 3 ... simultaneously ⁇ the third sun gear ZS 3 and the third ring gear ZR 3 is rotated via the pawl bearing 5 7 on the inner periphery of the support ring 42 Freely supported.
- the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 is a planetary type in which the third ring gear ZR 3 is fixed and the third carrier C 3 is rotatable.
- the rotation is in the same direction. is output to the output shaft S o of the third Kiyarya C 3 integral is decelerated.
- Third and ns 3 an input rotation speed of the sun gear ZS 3, third Kiyarya C 3 output times
- the reduction ratio of the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 of planetary type is defined by nc 3 / ns 3.
- Third sun gear ZS 3, the number of teeth of the third ring gear ZR 3 and the third planetary gear ZP 3, respectively zs 3, zr 3, is represented by zeta [rho 3, the reduction ratio nc 3 / ns 3 is
- nc 3 / n sg zs 3 / (zs 3 + zr 3 ) (1 3)
- the output rotational speed n C l of the first Kiyarya Ji E outputs a member of the first planetary gear mechanism Pi is input rotation speed of the second Sang catcher ZS 2 is an input member of the second planetary gear mechanism P 2 ns 2 equally, and the output rotational speed nc 2 of the second Kiyarya C 2 is a mosquito member out of the second planetary gear mechanism P 2, the third input speed ns of the sun gear ZS 3 which is the input member of the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 Because it is equal to 3 ,
- the product of the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 and the reduction ratio nc 3 / ns 3 shown in equation (13) is the first sun gear Z of the first planetary gear mechanism, which is the input member of the reducer 49.
- the ratio of the rotation speed nc 3 of the third carrier C 3 of the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 , which is the output member of the reduction gear 49, to the rotation speed n S i of S x is given by nc 3 / ns ⁇ .
- the first to third planetary gear mechanism to P 3 constitutes a speed reducer 4 9 linked, it is possible to secure a sufficient reduction ratio to increase the torque of the motor 4 8.
- the second Puranetarigi overlapping a catcher mechanism P 2 is located radially outward of the first planetary gear mechanism P i, because further third overlapping the planetary gear mechanism P 3 is disposed radially outward of the second planetary gear mechanism P 2,
- the thickness of the speed reducer 49 in the direction of the axis L can be reduced as compared with the case where all of the first to third planetary gear mechanisms P i to P 3 are arranged in the direction of the axis L.
- the thickness of the speed reducer 49 is reduced to the thickness of one planetary gear mechanism while securing the reduction ratio of three planetary gear mechanisms, and the first and second electric factories 1 2 and 1 2 It is possible to reduce the size of the evening 13 and 13 and fit it inside the user's clothes in a good style.
- the structure of the first electric actuator 12 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
- the structure of the second electric equipment 13 is the same as the structure of the first electric equipment 13.
- the casing 41 of the first electric appliance 12 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape centered on the axis L.
- the casing 41 is formed by stacking the first support ring 42, the second support ring 43, the support plate 44, the motor housing 45, and the motor cover 46, and fastening them together with a plurality of ports 47.
- the motor 48 is housed inside the motor housing 45 and the motor cover 46
- the speed reducer 49 is housed inside the first support ring 42 and the second support ring 43.
- the input shaft S i of the speed reducer 49 is supported on the support plate 44 and the motor housing 45 via pole bearings 50 and 51, and the rotor 52 of the motor 48 is connected to the input shaft S i.
- the stay 53 surrounding the outer periphery of the rotor 52 is fixed to the motor housing 45.
- the rotor 52 and the stator 53 are provided with a permanent magnet 52a and a coil 53a, respectively.
- the coil 53a When the coil 53a is energized, the input shaft Si rotates together with the rotor 52.
- Reducer 4-9 third planetary gear mechanism and the first planetary gear mechanism P x and the second planetary gear mechanism P 2 housed inside the second support ring 4 3, housed inside the first supporting ring 4 2 and a P 3.
- the first planetary gear mechanism P i It is arranged in two radially inner planetary gear mechanism P 2, the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 the first, second planetary gear mechanism Pi, Ru is disposed in the axis L direction outside of P 2.
- the first planetary gear mechanism Pi is composed of the first sun gear Z Si and the first ring gear ZR! , A plurality of first planetary gears Z Pi, and a first carrier. 1st sun gear ZS! Is connected to the shaft end of the input shaft Si via an electromagnetic clutch 54.
- the first ring gear ZRi is formed integrally with the support plate 44 so as to surround the axis L.
- the first planetary gear mechanism Pi is a planetary type in which the first ring gear ZRi is fixed and the first carrier is rotatable, and the first sun gear ZS is connected to the input shaft Si via the electromagnetic clutch 54.
- the rotation is reduced in the same direction and output to the first carrier C i.
- the reduction ratio of the first planetary gear mechanism of planetary type is defined by nc 1 / ns x.
- the first sun gear Z Si, the number of teeth of the first ring gear Z Ri and the first planetary gears ZP ⁇ L, respectively, expressed in zr x, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ , reduction ratio nc ⁇ / ns x is
- nc 1 / ns 1 zs J / (zs 1 + zr L ) ⁇ (16)
- the second planetary gear mechanism P 2 is provided with a second sun gear ZS 2, a second ring gear ZR 2, a plurality of second planetary gears ZP 2 ..., a second Kiyarya C 2.
- the second sun gear ZS 2 is formed on the outer circumference 'of the first Kiyarya the first planetary gear mechanism Pi.
- the second ring gear ZR 2 is integrally formed on the inner periphery of the second support-ring 43 fixed to the casing 4 1.
- the second carrier C 2 which rotatably supports the second planetary gears ZP 2 ... which are simultaneously engaged with the second sun gear ZS 2 and the second ring gear ZR 2 , is provided on the inner periphery of the second support ring 43 via a pole bearing 56.
- the second planetary gear mechanism P 2 is a planetary type in which the second ring gear ZR 2 is fixed and the second carrier C 2 can rotate, and the input unit When the second sun gear ZS 2 as the wood is rotated, the rotation is output to the second Kiyarya C 2 is decelerated in the same direction.
- nc 2 / ns 2 zs 2 Z (zs 2 + zr 2 ) (17)
- the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 is provided with a third sun gear ZS 3, a third ring gear ZR 3, a plurality of third planetary gears ZP 3 ..., and a third Kiyarya C 3.
- Third sun gear ZS 3 is formed integrally with the central portion outer periphery in the second Kiyarya C 2 of the second planetary gear mechanism P 2.
- the third ring gear ZR 3 is integrally formed on the inner periphery of the first support ring 42 fixed to the casing 41.
- Third Kiyarya C 3 which rotatably supports the third planetary gears ZP 3 ...
- the third planetary gear mechanism P 3 is a planetary type in which the third ring gear ZR 3 is fixed and the third carrier C 3 is rotatable.
- the rotation is the same. is output to the output shaft S o of the third Kiyarya C 3 integral is decelerated in the direction.
- nc 3 / ns 3 zs 3 Z, zs 3 + zr 3 ) (18)
- the output rotation speed n C1 of the first carrier which is the output member of the first planetary gear mechanism Pi
- the second rotation of the second planetary gear mechanism P 2 which is the input member.
- the output rotational speed nc 2 of the second Kiyarya ZC 2 is a mosquito member out of the second planetary gear mechanism P 2
- Input speed ns 3 of the third sun gear ZS 3 which is
- the reduction ratio nc 3 / n si of the reduction gear 49 obtained by substituting the number of teeth into the expression (20) is 1 / 62.5. That is, when the input shaft S i of the reduction gear 49 rotates 62.5 times, the output shaft S 0 makes one rotation in the same direction.
- the first to third planetary gear mechanism Pi to P 3 constitutes a speed reducer 4 9 linked, it is possible to increase the torque of the motor 48 to secure a sufficient reduction ratio.
- the first planetary gear mechanism P! Of since the second Buranetarigi overlapping a catcher mechanism P 2 is disposed radially outwardly, as compared with the case of arranging overlapping all of the first to third planetary gear mechanism Pi to P 3 in the direction of the axis L, of the reduction gear 49 The thickness in the direction of the axis L can be reduced. In other words, a reduction ratio of three planetary gear mechanisms is secured.
- the 1st and 1st electric factories 1 and 2 and the 2nd and 1st electric factories 13 and 13 were used in smaller sizes. It becomes possible to fit it inside the clothes of the person.
- the speed reducer 4 9 of the first embodiment includes the first to third planetary gear mechanism E to P 3, but first abolished the third planetary gear mechanism P 3, the second planetary gear mechanism P i, it may be one that comprises only P 2.
- the electromagnetic clutch 54 is disposed between the input shaft S i and the first sun gear ZS i, but the electromagnetic clutch 54 is disposed at an arbitrary position between the input shaft S i and the output shaft S o.
- a clutch 54 can be provided.
- the present invention can be suitably applied to a reduction gear of a walking assist device that assists the exercise of an elderly or injured person with weakened leg strength.
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