WO2005012764A1 - テンショナー - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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- the present invention relates to a tensioner that adjusts the tension of an endless belt or chain so as to keep the tension constant.
- a tensioner for example, pushes a timing chain used for an automobile engine or a timing belt with a predetermined force, and acts to keep the tension constant when these elongate or loosen. .
- FIG. 25 is a layout diagram showing a state where the tensioner 100 is mounted on an engine body 200 of an automobile. Inside the engine body 200, a pair of cam sprockets 210, 210 and a crank sprocket 220 are arranged. The timing chain 230 is looped between the rockets 210, 210, and 220 in an endless manner. A chain guide 240 is swingably disposed on the movement path of the timing chain 230, and the timing chain 230 slides on the chain guide 240.
- the engine body 200 has a mounting surface 250 formed thereon, and the tensioner 100 is fixed to the mounting surface 250 by bolts 270 that pass through mounting holes 260 in the mounting surface 250.
- the engine body 200 is filled with lubricating oil (not shown).
- FIG. 26 is a longitudinal sectional view of a conventional general tensioner
- FIG. 27 is a mechanical model diagram for schematically explaining a force balance in the operation.
- a torsion spring 150 that urges rotation in the direction is accommodated in the case 110, restricts the rotation of the propulsion shaft 130, and converts the rotation urging force of the torsion spring 150 into the propulsion force of the propulsion shaft 130.
- the flange portion 112 of the case 110 is attached to a mounting surface 250 of the engine body 200 by a bonole 270 as shown in FIG.
- the tip of the case 110 is prevented from rotating.
- the propulsion shaft 130 penetrating through the flat plate-shaped bearing 160 fixed in a fixed state is formed into a non-circular cross-sectional shape together with the through hole 161 of the bearing 160, so that it is restrained from rotating by the case 110, so that the urging force of the torsion spring 150
- the rotary shaft 120 rotates, and this rotational force is converted into the propulsive force of the propulsion shaft 130, so that the propulsion shaft 130 advances. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25, the propulsion shaft 130 can apply a force S to apply tension to the timing chain 230 by pressing the timing chain 230 via the cap 180 and the chain guide 240.
- the received load W due to the vibration from engine 200 is input to propulsion member 130.
- a balance is established between the spring force K of the spring 150 and the frictional resistance M of the sliding surface of the lower end surface portion of the rotary shaft 120, etc.
- the friction coefficient ⁇ of the sliding surface is reduced by switching from the static friction to the dynamic friction, and the propulsion member 130 retreats downward in the drawing and the rotating member
- the rightward movement of 120 and the compression of the torsion spring 150 are performed simultaneously and sequentially, so that the propulsion shaft 130 finally returns to a position where the forces are balanced.
- the performance of engines has been improved regardless of whether they are two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicles, and engines having large cam chain vibrations inside the engines are increasing.
- the load W received by the tensioner 100 via the chain guide 240 shown in FIG. 25 tends to be large.
- the received load W is a vibration load that usually fluctuates due to the vibration of the engine, and also varies depending on the protrusion dimension ⁇ of the propulsion shaft 130 (see FIGS. 26 and 27).
- FIG. 28 is an example of a received load characteristic diagram of the tensioner with respect to the rotation speed of a certain engine.
- L of Fig. 28 where the vibration from the engine is small overall, the received load W does not tend to fluctuate significantly with changes in the rotational speed.
- Fig. 28H the received load W tends to fluctuate greatly with changes in the rotational speed.
- the upper and lower lines of L and H are respectively The maximum and minimum values of the received load w are shown, and the width between the upper and lower lines indicates the respective amplitude.
- the amplitude of the received load W tends to increase as the engine speed increases.
- the function required of the tensioner is to satisfy at least the following requirements for the cam chain system in a well-balanced region up to the region where the engine speed or the vibration is large.
- such a tensioner receives a vibration load, which is an external input from the chain guide 240, and performs a return operation when the vibration is large, and performs an outgoing operation when the vibration is small. It is desirable to have a function to apply the optimal chain tension while maintaining the protruding dimension of the shaft.
- FIG. 29 is a characteristic diagram conceptually showing a relationship between a vibration receiving load W and a friction coefficient of a sliding surface / in a conventional tensioner (FIGS. 26 and 27).
- the vibration receiving load W increases, the friction coefficient ⁇ tends to decrease.
- the sliding surface rises, and the friction coefficient ⁇ suddenly decreases, indicating an unstable state.
- the area where the friction coefficient / is in an unstable state When the area Q2 is applied to the force balance shown in Fig. 27, the frictional resistance of the sliding surface M approaches the force SO, and only the vibration receiving load W, which is the input vibration, and the spring force K balance.
- the amplitude b of the propulsion shaft increases rapidly and the divergence state occurs.
- the protrusion dimension A of the propulsion shaft also becomes unstable and cannot be determined. In such a situation, the tensioner 100 cannot apply an appropriate tension to the chain system, so that the function cannot be sufficiently performed.
- the propulsion (forward) characteristics of the propulsion shaft 130 tend to be stronger. If the propulsion shaft 130 is propelled more than necessary, extra tension is applied to the chain system to increase the friction between the chain guide 240 and the chain 230, resulting in an increase in engine output loss. Not preferred.
- Patent Document 1 JP 2001-21012 A
- the present invention has been made in order to meet such a demand, and is stable over a wide range of engine speeds even at the time of outgoing operation and return operation even under a strong input vibration load from the engine. It is an object of the present invention to provide a tensioner capable of suppressing the amplitude. Means for solving the problem
- the tensioner according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided with a threaded portion.
- the first shaft member and the second shaft member and a torsion spring for urging the first shaft member to rotate in one direction are accommodated in the case, and the rotation of the second shaft member is restrained and the torsion spring is restrained.
- a resistance torsion addition mechanism that constantly applies a resistance torque also in the reciprocating direction of the second shaft member is disposed between the first shaft member and the second shaft member. I do.
- the invention of claim 2 is the tensioner according to claim 1, wherein the resistance torque applying mechanism is configured to screw at least one or more of the third shafts into a threaded portion of the first shaft member.
- the third shaft member 21 is not in direct contact with the second shaft member other than the first elastic member, This is a kind of floating screw member. That is, with respect to either the second shaft member or the first shaft member, the third shaft member of the resistance torque applying mechanism is connected via the first elastic member. Since it is arranged indirectly, only the axial force (compression force) by the first elastic member that cannot directly receive the external input load acts. Therefore, the friction coefficient of the threaded portion of the resistance torque applying mechanism including the third shaft member does not decrease depending on the magnitude of the external input load.
- the resistance torque applying mechanism irrespective of the magnitude of the external input load constantly applies the resistance torque to control the amplitude of the second shaft member, so that stable amplitude suppression can be performed. Since the screw portion of the third shaft member is constantly pressed against the screw portion of either the first shaft member or the second shaft member by the compressive force of the first elastic member, the return and outgoing operations are performed. The resistance torque is always effectively added to the forward and backward reciprocating directions.
- a simple configuration in which an elastic member made of a compression spring is simply provided between the first shaft member and the second shaft member is also conceivable. There is such a problem. That is, when the elastic member returns, a force for generating an effective resistance torque between the first shaft member and the second shaft member during the return operation.
- the screw of the second shaft member is compressed by the elastic member. Since the surface rises from the screw surface of the first shaft member (at this time, the friction coefficient of the screw surface becomes 0), the resistance torque due to friction is not necessarily generated effectively.
- the resistance torque applying mechanism provided with the third shaft member and the first elastic member of the present invention generates an effective resistance torque always effective not only at the time of the return operation but also at the time of the outgoing operation as described above. Therefore, such problems are also ameliorated.
- the tensioner can be prevented from over-exiting over a wide range of engine speeds and vibrations, resulting in wear, engine horsepower loss, and the like, and a stable vibration damping effect and durability can be secured.
- An invention according to claim 3 is the tensioner according to claim 1, wherein the resistance torque adding machine is provided.
- the first shaft member is provided between the first shaft member and the third shaft member, and at least one third shaft member screwed into the screw portion of the second shaft member.
- the third shaft member is characterized in that the rotation direction of the third shaft member is restricted with respect to the first shaft member, and the third shaft member is movable in the axial direction.
- the third shaft member of the resistance torque applying mechanism is indirectly connected to the first shaft member via the first elastic member. Because it is located at the same position, it does not directly receive the external input load, so the resistance torque adding mechanism that is related to the magnitude of the external input load always applies the resistance torque and controls the amplitude of the second shaft member Therefore, stable amplitude suppression can be performed.
- the invention of claim 4 is the tensioner according to claim 1, wherein the resistance torque applying mechanism further includes the first shaft member and the first shaft member in addition to the resistance torque addition mechanism according to claim 2. And a second elastic member provided between the shaft member and the third shaft member.
- the second elastic member is disposed between the first shaft member and the third shaft member, when the external input load is input.
- the third shaft member and the first shaft member always additionally generate a resistance torque due to friction. Therefore, since a resistance torque is generated regardless of the magnitude of the external input load and the amplitude of the second shaft member is effectively controlled, fine and stable amplitude suppression can be performed.
- the invention of claim 5 is the tensioner according to any one of claims 2, 3, and 4, wherein the first elastic member is a second shaft member or a first shaft member. Of the first shaft member, the second shaft member, and the third shaft member are arranged in a compressed state between the third shaft member and the third shaft member. A coil spring that additionally generates a continuous resistance torque between the shaft member and the shaft member. Ru
- the first elastic member is formed by a coil spring.
- This coil spring is compressed by either the second shaft member or the first shaft member and the third shaft member, and does not directly receive an external input load.
- fine and stable amplitude suppression can be performed.
- the resistance torque can be increased or decreased, and the force S can be set to an optimum value for the resistance torque.
- the invention of claim 6 is the tensioner according to claim 4, wherein the second elastic member is compressed between the first shaft member and the third shaft member. And a coil spring that generates a frictional torque between the first shaft member and the third shaft member by being compressed by an external input load. I do.
- the second elastic member is formed by a coil spring.
- This coil spring is compressed by the first shaft member and the third shaft member, and is compressed by the application of an external input load to the second shaft member to apply a compressive force. . Due to this compression, a resistance torque due to friction is superimposed between the first shaft member and the third shaft member, and the resistance torque of the entire tensioner is increased, so that the rotation of the first shaft member is effective. Regulated.
- the second shaft member is pushed into the case by receiving an external input load, so that the first shaft member rotates in the direction opposite to the direction of the rotation biasing of the torsion spring.
- the braking force due to the frictional force of the coil spring which is the second elastic member, acts further on the surface. For this reason, the amplitude at which the second shaft member moves forward and backward is effectively suppressed.
- the coil spring as the second elastic member is disposed between the first shaft member and the third shaft member, the coil spring is always kept. A resistance torque due to friction is further generated on the first shaft member and the third shaft member. When an external input load is input there, the coil spring is further compressed and Since the rotation of the first shaft member is strongly suppressed, the amplitude suppressing effect on the second shaft member is enhanced.
- the invention of claim 7 is the tensioner according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the first elastic member and the second elastic member are a compression spring, a disc spring, and a rubber. It is characterized in that the molded article or the resin molded article is misaligned.
- a disc spring, a rubber molded body or a resin molded body is used as the first or second elastic member. Accordingly, in addition to the same features as in the inventions of claims 2 to 6, in addition, for example, when a plate-wound spring is used for the torsion spring and a disc spring is used for the first and second elastic members, Since these springs are all compact, the tensioner can be reduced in size and weight.
- the invention according to claim 8 is the tensioner according to any one of claims 1, 2, or 4, wherein the second shaft member is a threaded portion of the first shaft member.
- a cylindrical member that is connected to a main member that is a base end portion that is screwed with the third member, regulates the rotation direction of the third shaft member, and is formed to be movable in the axial direction.
- fine amplitude suppression on the second shaft member is performed irrespective of the magnitude of the external input load. It can be performed.
- a separate tubular member that regulates the rotation direction of the third shaft member and enables axial movement is connected to the main member of the second shaft member. The degree of freedom is improved.
- the invention of claim 9 is the tensioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the resistance torque applying mechanism applies a resistance torque applied to the first shaft member to Tmz.
- the resistance torque applying mechanism applies a resistance torque applied to the first shaft member to Tmz.
- the torsion spring has a spring torque of the torsion spring based on the resistance torque Tmz applied to the first shaft member by the resistance torque adding mechanism. Since the torque Tb is set to a large value, the forward and backward operations of the second shaft member can be satisfactorily performed, and a stable amplitude suppression operation can be secured.
- the invention of claim 10 is the tensioner according to any one of claims 1 to 8. Then, a fluid pressure from a fluid pressure source is applied in a direction propelled by the second shaft member.
- the fluid pressure from the fluid pressure source acts in the direction in which the second shaft member is propelled.
- a damping effect due to the viscous resistance of the fluid is added to the operation of the second and third shaft members. For this reason, the amplitude of the second shaft member can be suppressed more stably.
- the fluid also serves as a lubricant for these shaft members, torsion springs, and various elastic members, the tensioner can operate smoothly and wear of these members can be suppressed. Durability can be improved.
- the resistance torque applying mechanism constantly applies the resistance torque in both directions in which the second shaft member reciprocates reciprocally in response to the external input load. Therefore, the amplitude of the movement of the second shaft member can be reduced. Therefore, problems such as horsepower loss due to excessive tensioner tension and insufficient chain tension due to excessive return can be solved at the same time.
- the resistance torque addition mechanism in addition to having the same effect as the invention of claim 1, in addition to the fact that the third shaft member of the resistance torque applying mechanism does not directly receive the external input load. Therefore, the resistance torque addition mechanism always applies the resistance torque to control the amplitude of the second shaft member at the time of the return operation and the output operation regardless of the magnitude of the external input load. be able to.
- both the second shaft member and the third shaft member advance and retreat, so that the first elastic member is The set length, that is, the axial force also changes. Therefore, a characteristic is obtained in which the difference between the spring torque of the torsion spring and the resistance torque added by the resistance torque adding mechanism, that is, the propulsion force (pressing force) of the second shaft member is constant.
- the tensioner can be prevented from over-exiting over a wide range of engine speeds and vibrations, resulting in wear, engine horsepower openings, etc., and a stable vibration-damping effect and durability can be ensured.
- the third shaft member of the resistance torque applying mechanism is provided with the first shaft member. Since it is indirectly arranged via the elastic member of the second shaft, it does not directly receive the external input load, so the resistance torque addition mechanism, which is related to the magnitude of the external input load, always applies the resistance torque to the second shaft. Stable amplitude suppression can be performed by controlling the amplitude of the member
- the first shaft member and the third shaft member further generate a resistance torque in a knitting manner, so that the amplitude of the second shaft member is suppressed more effectively, and fine and stable amplitude suppression is performed. It can be carried out.
- the coil is the first elastic member which is in a state of being compressed by either the second shaft member or the first shaft member and the third shaft member. Since the spring does not directly receive the external input load, fine and stable amplitude suppression can be performed similarly to the invention of claim 2, claim 3, or claim 4. Further, by adjusting the axial load of the coil spring, the resistance torque can be increased or decreased, and the resistance torque can be set to an optimum value.
- Coil spring force which is an elastic member, is compressed by the input of an external input load to the second shaft member, so that a resistance torque due to friction is superimposed between the first shaft member and the third shaft member. And the resistance torque of the entire tensioner is increased, so that the rotation of the first shaft member is strongly restricted. For this reason, the effect of suppressing amplitude on the second shaft member is enhanced.
- the disc spring, the rubber molded body or the resin molded body is used as the first or second elastic member, and the invention of claim 2 to claim 6 is provided.
- the tensioner One there is a degree of freedom in manufacturing design, such as reduction in size and weight.
- the ninth aspect of the present invention in addition to having the same effects as the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, in addition to the twisting of the resistance torque applying mechanism from the resistance torque Tmz to the first shaft member. Since the spring tonnolek Tb of the spring is set large, the advance and retreat operation of the second shaft member is good, and a stable amplitude suppression operation can be secured.
- a fluid from a fluid pressure source such as a viscous hydraulic oil can be used as the first fluid. Since the damping effect and the lubrication effect due to the viscous resistance of the fluid are added to the operation of the shaft member, the second shaft member and the third shaft member, the effect of stably suppressing the amplitude of the second shaft member is obtained. The durability can be further improved by suppressing the wear of these members as well as being enhanced.
- FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line FF in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a partial longitudinal sectional view for explaining the operation of the resistance torque applying mechanism according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view illustrating the operation of the resistance torque applying mechanism according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is an example of a test data diagram showing a comparison of the behavior of the tensioner with and without the resistance torque adding mechanism of Example 1.
- FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner according to a second embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a cylindrical member of Example 2.
- FIG. 8 is a plan view of FIG. 7.
- FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a second shaft member of Embodiment 2.
- FIG. 10 is a plan view of FIG. 9.
- FIG. 11 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a third shaft member of Embodiment 2.
- FIG. 12 is a plan view of FIG.
- FIG. 13 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner according to a modification of the second embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a plan view of FIG.
- FIG. 15 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner according to a third embodiment.
- FIG. 16 is a sectional view taken along line HH in FIG.
- FIG. 17 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a connection member of Embodiment 3.
- FIG. 18 is a plan view of FIG.
- FIG. 19 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner according to a modification of the third embodiment.
- FIG. 20 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner according to another modification of the third embodiment.
- FIG. 21 is a characteristic diagram showing characteristics of a tensioner according to another modification of the third embodiment.
- FIG. 22 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner according to a fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 23 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner according to a fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 24 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner according to a sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 25 is a layout diagram in a state where the tensioner is mounted on the engine body.
- FIG. 26 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a conventional tensioner.
- FIG. 27 is a mechanical model diagram for explaining the balance of force of a conventional tensioner.
- FIG. 28 is an example of a diagram of a received load characteristic of the tensioner with respect to the rotation speed of a certain engine.
- FIG. 29 is a characteristic diagram conceptually showing a relationship between a vibration receiving load W of a conventional tensioner and a friction coefficient of a sliding surface /.
- FIG. 30 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view illustrating the operation of a conventional tensioner.
- FIG. 31 is another example of a test data diagram showing a behavior comparison between the present invention and a conventional tensioner.
- FIG. 32 is still another example of a test data diagram showing a behavior comparison between the present invention and a conventional tensioner.
- FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner A1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line FF in FIG.
- the tensioner A1 includes a case 2, a first shaft member 3, a second shaft member 4, a torsion spring 5, a bearing 6, a spacer 7, and a resistance torque applying mechanism 20.
- the case 2 is roughly formed into a bottomed cylindrical shape having a flange portion 2b at an intermediate portion of the body portion 2a.
- a storage hole 2c extending in the axial direction (propulsion direction) toward the tip is formed inside the body 2a.
- the front end of the storage hole 2c is open, and the first and second shaft members 3, 4, the torsion spring 5, the spacer 7, and the resistance torque adding mechanism 20 are assembled in the storage hole 2c. Is accommodated.
- the flange portion 2b of the case 2 is for mounting to an applied engine main body, and has a mounting hole 2d through which a bolt (not shown) screwed to the engine main body penetrates. At the time of mounting to the engine main body, the front end surface of the flange portion 2b contacts the mounting surface 250 of the engine main body 200 as in FIG.
- the first shaft member 3 is rotated by being urged by a torsion spring 5, which will be described later, and its rotation is regulated by a bearing 6, which will be described later, provided on the case 2, and the first shaft member 3 is movable in the axial direction.
- the second shaft member 4 is propelled from the case 2 by the rotation of the first shaft member 3.
- the first shaft member 3 has a proximal shaft portion 3a and a distal screw portion 3b (upper in the figure) formed integrally in the axial direction, and has an outer periphery of the distal screw portion 3b.
- a male screw 8 is formed in the hole.
- the base end of the base-side shaft portion 3a comes into contact with a receiving seat 19 provided in the case 2 so that its rotation is supported.
- a slit 3e into which the tip of a winding jig (not shown) for rotating the first shaft 3 is inserted is formed in the base end surface of the shaft portion 3a.
- the slit 3e communicates with the jig hole 2e formed in the base end surface of the body 2a of the case 2.
- the second shaft member 4 is formed with a cylindrical portion 4b that opens at the distal end in the axial direction (upward in the figure), and the male screw 8 of the first shaft member 3 is screwed on the inner surface of the base end portion 4a.
- a matching female screw 9 is formed.
- These shaft members 3 and 4 are inserted into the housing hole 2c of the case 2 with the male screw 8 and the female screw 9 screwed together.
- a cap 10 is attached to the tip of the cylindrical portion 4b of the second shaft member 4.
- the cap 10 includes a head 10a and a leg 10b.
- the head 10a covers the tip of the cylindrical portion 4b of the second shaft member 4, and the leg 10b is fitted into the tip of the cylindrical portion 4b. In this state, the spring pins 11 are press-fitted into these to prevent them from being pulled out and fixed to the cylindrical portion 4b.
- the torsion spring 5 is provided on the proximal shaft portion 3a of the first shaft member 3.
- the hook portion 5a on one end side (distal end side) of the torsion spring 5 is inserted into and hooked into a hook groove 2f formed in the case 2, while the hook portion 5b on the other end side (base end side). Is inserted into the slit 3e on the base end surface (bottom) of the first shaft member 3 and is locked. Therefore, tighten the torsion spring 5 and torque
- the first shaft member 3 can be rotated by imparting the shape.
- the bearing 6 is attached to the tip of the case 2 and is fixed by a retaining ring 13.
- the bearing 6 has a sliding hole 6a, and the second shaft member 4 passes through the sliding hole 6a.
- the inner surface of the sliding hole 6a of the bearing 6 and the outer surface of the second shaft member 4 have a substantially oval cross section, a D-cut, a parallel cut, or any other non-circular shape. The rotation of the shaft member 4 is restricted.
- the bearing 6 is formed into a flat plate shape having a predetermined thickness, and a plurality of fixed pieces 6b are radially formed on the outer peripheral side, for example, as in the conventional case.
- a fixing piece 6b By fitting the fixing piece 6b into the notch groove 2g formed at the tip of the case 2, the entire bearing 6 is in a state where rotation is stopped.
- the bearing 6 is stopped from rotating with respect to the case 2 in this way, the second shaft member 4 that has penetrated the bearing 6 is rotationally restrained by the case 2 via the bearing 6.
- the second shaft member 4 is screwed with the first shaft member 3 via the female and male screws 9 and 8, and the first shaft member 3 is rotated by the rotational biasing force of the torsion spring 5. Force transmitted to the second shaft member 4 due to the rotational force of the second shaft member 4 .
- the second shaft member 4 is rotationally constrained by the bearing 6, so that the second shaft member 4 obtains propulsive force and is axially moved with respect to the case 2. Go back and forth.
- the spacer 7 has a cylindrical shape, into which a threaded portion of the first shaft member 3 and the second shaft member 4 is inserted.
- a large-diameter flange portion 3c is formed at the boundary between the proximal shaft portion 3a and the screw portion 3b of the first shaft member 3, and the spacer 7 is provided at the proximal end portion. 7a is in contact with the flange 3c.
- the front end 7b of the spacer 7 faces close to the lower surface of the bearing 6, and the contact with the bearing 6 prevents the first and second shaft members 3, 4 from coming out of the case 2. It is preventing.
- the resistance torque applying mechanism 20 for applying a substantially constant resistance torque to the threaded portion 3b of the first shaft member 3 is provided.
- the resistance torque applying mechanism 20 includes a third shaft member 21 screwed to the screw portion 3b of the first shaft member 3, and a first shaft member 21 provided between the third shaft member 21 and the second shaft member 4. And a coil spring 22 as an elastic member.
- the third shaft member 21 is provided at the base end 4 where the female screw 9 of the second shaft member 4 is formed. It is arranged in the cylindrical portion 4b closer to the tip side than a. Further, the coil spring 22 is disposed between the lower surface 21b of the third shaft member 21 in the cylindrical portion 4b and the inner surface 4c of the base end 4a of the second shaft member 4.
- the coil spring 22 a compression spring having both free ends is used.
- the coil spring 22 composed of a compression spring has one end (a distal end) 22a in contact with the lower surface 21a of the third shaft member 21 and the other end (a proximal end) 22b connected to the proximal end of the second shaft member 4. Part 4a is in contact with inner surface 4c.
- Such a coil spring 22 is incorporated in a state where both ends 22a and 22b are in contact with both shaft members 21 and 4 and are compressed to some extent.
- the second shaft member 4 and the third shaft member 21 are always opposite to each other in the axial direction with respect to the male screw 8 of the screw portion 3b of the first shaft member 3 due to the compressive force of the coil spring 22 (see FIG. (Up-down direction).
- the winding direction of the coil spring 22 is desirably opposite to the twisting direction of the thread.
- the third shaft member 21 is fitted into the inner surface of the cylindrical portion 4b formed into a hexagonal cross section of the second shaft member 4 to restrict the rotation direction, and Is shaped like a movable hexagonal nut.
- the inner surface of the cylindrical portion 4b of the second shaft member 4 and the outer surface of the third shaft member 21 are formed into a substantially oval cross-sectional shape, a D-cut, a parallel cut, and other non-circular shapes to be fitted to each other. You may.
- the third shaft member 21 is screwed into the screw portion 3b of the first shaft member 3, and is fitted to the inner surface of the cylindrical portion 4b of the second shaft member 4 which has a non-circular cross-sectional shape. As a result, the rotation is restricted and the axis is movable.
- FIG. 3 is a partial longitudinal sectional view for explaining the operation of the resistance torque applying mechanism 20 of the tensioner A1.
- the internal thread 21c formed on the inner diameter has an external input load (received load) from the engine and a frictional resistance against the first shaft member 3 described later and the torsion spring 5
- the compression force (axial load) Z of the coil spring 22 always presses against the external thread 8 of the thread portion 3b of the first shaft member 3 that rotates in the forward or reverse direction that balances the force with the spring force. Screwed together.
- the third shaft member 21 obtains a propulsive force because the rotation is restricted, so that the threaded portion 3b of the first shaft member 3
- the shaft advances and retreats in the axial direction integrally with the second shaft member 4 and the coil spring 22 while always maintaining the tightly screwed state.
- the third shaft member 21 does not directly contact the second shaft member other than the coil spring 22, and is a so-called kind of floating screw member. That is, the axial positional relationship between the third shaft member 21 and the second shaft member 4 (that is, the set length of the coil spring 22) is kept constant. At the same time, the third shaft member 21 applies a substantially constant frictional torque to the rotation of the first shaft member 3 irrespective of forward / reverse rotation. At this time, the external input load (receiving load) from the engine acts directly on the first shaft member 3 screwed with the second shaft member 4 in the axial direction, but the third shaft member 21 It does not act directly on the resistance torque applying mechanism 20, including.
- the friction coefficient ⁇ of the thread of the resistance torque adding mechanism 20 does not decrease depending on the magnitude of the external input load (receiving load). As will be described later, this means that the resistance torque addition mechanism 20 applies a substantially constant resistance torque to the rotation of the first shaft member 3 regardless of the forward / reverse rotation even with a strong input vibration load from the engine. This is the most important point in fulfilling the object of the present invention of performing stable amplitude suppression over a wide range of the engine speed.
- the resistance torque applying mechanism 20 including the third shaft member 21 and the second shaft member 4 integrally advance and retreat in the axial direction.
- the resistance torque Tmz is additionally generated between the third shaft member 21 and the second shaft member 4 and the first shaft member 3. That is, the third shaft member 21, the second shaft member 4, and the first shaft member 3 correspond to the friction torque generated between the propulsion shaft 130 and the rotary shaft 120 in the conventional tensioner 100.
- the resistance torque Tmz generated by the compression force (axial load) Z of the coil spring 22 is added between the above and the total resistance torque generated on the first shaft member 3 is increased. As a result, a strong braking force acts on the first shaft member 3. Thus, the rotation of the first shaft member 3 is effectively restricted.
- the resistance torque Tmz can be increased or decreased.
- the resistance torque Tmz can be set to an optimum value.
- the value of the resistance torque Tmz slightly changes depending on the load received by the engine from the vibration acting on the second shaft member 4, but the structure of the first embodiment shows approximately the following values when no load is applied.
- ⁇ is the friction coefficient of the thread surface
- r is the effective radius of the threaded portion 3b.
- FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view illustrating the operation of the resistance torque applying mechanism 20 of the first embodiment (A1).
- FIG. 30 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view illustrating the operation of the conventional tensioner 100.
- the conventional tensioner 100 is assigned the same reference numeral as that of Embodiment 1 (A1) of the present invention.
- a rotational urging force having a torque Tb acts on the first shaft member 3 as shown in FIGS.
- the second shaft member 4 is pushed into the case 2 and the first shaft member 3 rotates the torsion spring 5. Rotates around the axis against the urging force (torque Tb).
- the first shaft member 3 moves forward and backward with the swing rotation angle ⁇ and the second shaft member 4 with the amplitude b.
- the friction coefficient (dynamic friction coefficient) of the sliding surfaces such as the screw portion 3b and the receiving seat 19 is lower than the static state (static friction coefficient).
- Embodiment 1 (A1) of the present invention as shown in FIG. 4, a resistance torque applying mechanism 20 is arranged between the first shaft member 3 and the second shaft member 4. ing.
- the resistance torque applying mechanism 20 As the resistance torque applying mechanism 20, the second shaft member 4 and the third shaft member 21 are pressed by the coil spring 22 against the eight threaded surfaces 3b of the first shaft member 3 (both upper and lower surfaces), and the force is also reduced.
- the vibration receiving load from the engine hardly acts directly on the third shaft member 21.
- An axial force Z is always applied between the second shaft member 4 and the third shaft member 21 by the coil spring 22, and in order to rotate the first shaft member 3, the rotation exceeds the resistance torque Tmz. Force is required (see Figure 3).
- the resistance torque Tmz always (continuously) acts to brake the reciprocating rotational movement of the first shaft member 3 in the forward and reverse directions, so that the reciprocating rotational angle of the first shaft member 3 ⁇ ′ Is smaller than the reciprocating rotation angle ⁇ of the conventional tensioner.
- the forward / backward amplitude b ′ of the second shaft member 4 also becomes smaller than the forward / backward amplitude b of the conventional tensioner.
- the vibration receiving load 2W-4W, etc. Even if the vibration from the engine becomes large (vibration receiving load 2W-4W, etc.), the vibration receiving load hardly acts directly on the resistance torque adding mechanism 20, so the first shaft member 3 Is substantially constant without a decrease in the coefficient of friction. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, the amplitude of the second shaft member 4 (such as 2b ′ 4b′—) shows a large increase like the advance / retreat amplitude (2b—4b—divergence) of the conventional tensioner. What? As a result, the protrusion dimension of the second shaft member is maintained in an extremely stable state, that is, a state in which the forward / backward amplitude is stably suppressed.
- FIG. 5 shows the behavior of the tensioner (with and without the present invention) depending on the presence or absence of the resistance torque adding mechanism. It is an example of the test data figure which shows a comparison.
- the horizontal axis represents the engine speed in frequency (Hz)
- the vertical axis represents the protrusion A of the second shaft member (propulsion shaft).
- data points of the tensioner Al of the present invention having the resistance torque applying mechanism 20 are shown in a densely colored area
- data of the conventional tensioner 100 are shown in a dispersed point.
- the conventional tensioner 100 has large engine vibration in the high frequency range, that is, the high-speed rotation range of the engine. It is expanding and showing unstable behavior.
- the protruding dimension A and the width (amplitude) of the maximum and minimum values thereof are almost constant even in the region where the engine speed and the associated engine vibration are large, and the protruding dimension
- the maximum value of A and the amplitude of A also show smaller values than the conventional one, demonstrating that the resistance torque adding mechanism 20 performs the amplitude suppression very effectively and stably.
- the conventional tensioner shows a characteristic in which the value of Amax is relatively large and the fluctuation is large, and shows a substantially constant characteristic in which the value of Amax is relatively small and the fluctuation is small. This is the tensioner of the present invention.
- points that appear dense and dark in the lower part indicate data of the tensioner of the present invention
- points that are dispersed in the upper part indicate data of the conventional tensioner.
- the conventional tensioner has large engine vibration in the high frequency range, that is, the high-speed rotation range of the engine. And unstable behavior.
- the received load W and the width (amplitude) of the maximum and minimum values thereof are almost constant even in the region where the engine speed and the accompanying engine vibration are large, and the maximum of the received load W is large.
- the value and the amplitude of W also show smaller values than the conventional one. This is also a result of the resistance torque adding mechanism 20 stably suppressing the amplitude extremely effectively.
- the resistance torque applying mechanism 20 since the resistance torque applying mechanism 20 is disposed between the first shaft member 3 and the second shaft member 4, the external input load (receiving load) The resistance torque applying mechanism 20 constantly applies a resistance torque to the first shaft member 3 in both the forward and backward directions of the second shaft member 4 with almost no influence of W.
- the tensioner of the present invention allows the tensioner of the present invention to optimally follow engine vibrations and to be more widely adaptable to modern high performance engines having large vibrations.
- FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view of the tensioner A2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- Example 2 a cylindrical member 41 was obtained by separating the cylindrical portion 4b from the base end 4a of the second shaft member 4 in Example 1 (A1).
- the configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment (A1). That is, the second shaft member 4 in the second embodiment (A2) includes a main member 40 and a tubular member 41 corresponding to the base end 4a of the second shaft member 4 in the first embodiment (A1). (Corresponding to the invention of claim 8).
- FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the tubular member 41, and FIG. 8 is a plan view thereof.
- the cylindrical member 41 has a non-circular cross-sectional shape having parallel cut portions 41c and 41d on both the inner surface and the outer surface.
- the inner and outer surfaces of the cylindrical member 41 may be formed into a substantially oval shape, a D-cut, or another non-circular cross-sectional shape. This is because the inner surface of the cylindrical member 41 has a non-circular cross-sectional shape in which the outer surface described later has the same shape as the third shaft member 21. This is for restricting the rolling and guiding to be movable in the axial direction.
- the outer surface of the cylindrical member 41 is restricted in rotation by the inner surface of the sliding hole 6a formed into the same non-circular cross-sectional shape of the bearing 6, and is guided movably in the axial direction. It is.
- the cap 10 is fitted and fitted, and two through holes 41e for press-fitting a spring pin (not shown) are provided in communication (see FIG. 6).
- FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the main member 40
- FIG. 10 is a plan view thereof.
- the main member 40 is formed in a circular flange shape having a stepped flange portion, and on the inner surface thereof, a female screw 9 with which the male screw 8 of the first shaft member 3 is screwed is formed.
- the first and second shaft members 3, 4 and a third shaft member 21, which will be described later, have the male screw 8 and the female screw 9 and 21c screwed into the male screw 8 as shown in FIG. In this state, it is inserted into the storage hole 2c of the case 2.
- the main member 40 has a small-diameter stepped portion (upper surface 40b) formed continuously with a large-diameter flange-shaped base end upper surface 40a.
- the outer surface 40c of the small-diameter step portion is formed into a non-circular cross-sectional shape having, for example, a parallel cut portion 40d according to its shape so that the inner surface of the base end 41a of the tubular member 41 can be fitted.
- the so-called second shaft member 4 is formed by connecting the base member upper surface 41a and the small-diameter step outer surface 40c to the base member 41a of the tubular member 41 by being caulked in a fitted state, for example, by caulking. (See Figure 6).
- a small-diameter portion 40e is formed continuously with the upper surface 40b of the small-diameter step portion.
- the tip 22a of the coil spring 22 is extrapolated to the upper surface 40b and the small diameter portion 40e.
- the second shaft member 4 is configured to be individually connected by the cylindrical member 41 and the main member 40, the manufacturing of the tensioner is performed.
- the degree of freedom in manufacturing design is improved, such as ease of assembly or disassembly.
- FIG. 11 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the third shaft member 21, and FIG. 12 is a plan view thereof.
- the third shaft member 21 is formed in a circular flange shape having a flange portion, and has an inner surface formed with a female screw 21c into which the male screw 8 of the first shaft member 3 is screwed.
- the outer surfaces of the flanges conform to the shape so that they can be fitted to the inner surface of cylindrical member 41, and have a non-circular cross-section having, for example, parallel cut portions 21d. It is shaped into a shape.
- the third shaft member 21 is screwed into the threaded portion 3b of the first shaft member 3, and is fitted to the inner surface of the cylindrical portion 41 of the second shaft member 4 having a non-circular cross-sectional shape. As a result, the rotation is restricted, and it is movable in the axial direction.
- a small diameter portion 21e is formed continuously with the flange lower surface 21b.
- the base end 22b of the coil spring 22 is provided outside the lower surface 21b and the small diameter portion 21e.
- the coil spring 22 as the first elastic member is disposed between the second shaft member 3 and the third shaft member 21 in a compressed state. Similarly, it is desirable to reverse the winding direction of the coil spring 22 to the twisting direction of the thread in order to prevent the spring 22 from being entangled with the screw portion 3b of the first shaft member 3.
- the small-diameter stepped upper surface 40b and the small-diameter portion 40e which are the seating surfaces of the coil spring 22 of the main member 40 and the third shaft member 21, and the flange lower surface 21b and the small-diameter
- the two ends 22b and 22a of the coil spring 22 are made to extend outward from the part 21e, and the outer diameter of the coil spring 22 is made to be close to the inner surface of the cylindrical member 41 or the parallel cut part 41d, thereby preventing the coil spring 22 from becoming entangled. (See Figures 6, 9 and 11).
- FIG. 13 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner A2a in a modified state of Example 2 (A2), and FIG. 14 is a plan view thereof.
- the base end of the body 2a is formed in a substantially conical shape in which the excess thickness of the corner is cut off, and the flange 2b is also formed to have a slim shape around the mounting hole 2d. I have.
- the flange portion 3c of the first shaft member 3 has a stepped small-diameter portion 3d formed at an upper portion thereof, and the base end portion 7a of the spacer 7 is stably fitted into the small-diameter portion 3d.
- the torsion spring 5 is detached so as to cover the outer surface of the spacer 7 to the vicinity of the tip 7 a thereof, and the hook 5 a is formed adjacent to the lower surface of the bearing 6 at the tip of the case 2.
- the hook groove 2f is inserted and locked. For this reason, the torsion spring 5 is guided by the outer surface of the spacer 7, thereby preventing the torsion spring 5 from shifting in the radial direction and maintaining a stable state.
- the mounting length of the torsion spring 5 can be increased, by increasing the number of spring turns, the force that can increase the extra stroke of the second shaft member 4 is more important.
- the rate of change of the spring torque Tb with respect to the extra stroke can be set gently. As a result, there is an advantage that stable vibration suppression operation can be secured.
- the bearing 6 is formed in a cap shape in which the sliding hole 6a is raised to the front end surface of the case 2.
- the distal end 7b of the spacer 7 faces the lower surface of the sliding hole 6a at the top of the cap of the bearing 6, and contacts the lower surface of the sliding hole 6a. Shaft members 3 and 4 are prevented from coming out of case 2.
- the embodiment (A2a) of FIG. 13 has the same advantages as the embodiment 1 (A1) and the embodiment 2 (A2) of FIG. As described above, light weight and compactness can be achieved by effective use of the configuration space and slimming.
- FIG. 15 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner A3 according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention
- FIG. 16 is a sectional view taken along line HH in FIG.
- a resistance torrent addition mechanism 20 having a structure in which the arrangement of the second shaft member 4 and the third shaft member 21 is inverted with respect to the embodiment described above. Only the arrangement and configuration are different, and the other configurations are basically the same as those of the above embodiment. That is, the resistance torque applying mechanism 20 is configured such that the third shaft member 21 screwed to the screw portion 3b of the first shaft member 3 is disposed below the base end of the second shaft member 4, and the coil spring 22 The second shaft member 4 is connected to the second shaft member 4 by a connection member 50 through the connection.
- FIG. 17 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the connection member 50 of the third embodiment (A3)
- FIG. 18 is a plan view of the connection member 50.
- a through hole 53 having a diameter larger than the outer diameter of the screw portion 3b for passing the screw portion 3b of the first shaft member 3 is provided on the bottom surface of the base end portion 51 of the connection member 50.
- Four trunk portions 52 at the distal end side connected to the base end portion 51 are provided with hook portions 52a whose distal ends are bent in a key shape.
- connection member 50 As shown in FIG. 16, the four body portions 52 of the connection member 50 are immersed from the outside on the outer peripheral surface of the third shaft member 21, and the rotation of the connection member 50 is restricted. Engagement groove 21c Provided at a location.
- the coil spring 22 made of a compression spring has a distal end portion 22a in contact with a lower surface 21a of the third shaft member 21, while a proximal end portion 22b has a bottom surface (inner surface) of a proximal end portion 51 of the connection member 50. Is in contact.
- Such a coil spring 22 comes into contact with the third shaft member 21 and the connecting member 50 at both ends 22a and 22b, and is assembled in a compressed state to some extent.
- the second shaft member 4 and the third shaft member 21 are connected to the male screw 8 of the thread portion 3b of the first shaft member 3 via the coil spring 22 and the connection member 50. Due to the compressive force, they are always pressed on opposite sides in the axial direction (vertical direction in the figure).
- the tensioner A3 of the third embodiment including the resistance torque applying mechanism 20 including the third shaft member 21, the coil spring 22, the connection member 50, and the like is similar to the above-described embodiment.
- FIG. 19 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a tensioner A3a according to a modification of the third embodiment.
- the coil spring 22 is arranged between the second shaft member 4 and the third shaft member 21 with respect to the embodiment 3 (A3) of FIG.
- the configuration (A2) of FIG. 13 differs only in the arrangement and configuration of the resistance torque applying mechanism 20 having the structure also serving as the spacer 7, and the other configuration is basically the same as that of the above-described embodiment.
- the coil spring 22 made of a compression spring has a distal end portion 22a in contact with the base end portion 4a and the lower surface 4f of the second shaft member 4, while a base end portion 22b contacts with the upper surface 21a of the third shaft member 21. In contact.
- Such a coil spring 22 is assembled in a state where both ends 22a and 22b are in contact with both shaft members 4 and 21 and are compressed to some extent.
- the second shaft member 4 and the third shaft member 21 are always opposed to each other in the axial direction by the compressive force of the coil spring 22 with respect to the male screw 8 of the screw portion 3b of the first shaft member 3 ( (Vertical direction in the figure).
- connection member 50 The base end 50a of the connection member 50 is rotatably fitted into the upper stepped small diameter portion 3d of the flange portion 3c of the first shaft member 3.
- the tip 50b of the connecting member 50 faces the lower surface of the sliding hole 6a at the top of the cap of the bearing 6, and contacts the lower surface of the sliding hole 6a. Further, the second shaft members 3 and 4 are prevented from coming out of the case 2.
- the outer surface of the connecting member 50 serves as a guide for the torsion spring 5, which is the same function as the spacer 7 in the above embodiment.
- connection member 50 regulates the rotation of both shaft members 4 and 21 according to the outer shape of the base end portion 4a of the second shaft member 4 and the third shaft member 21, and also It is formed into a non-circular cross-sectional shape having, for example, a parallel cut portion (not shown) so as to be movable in the direction.
- an elastic member 10c such as a substantially spherical rubber is mounted.
- the elastic member 10c serves as a cushioning material for obtaining the effect of reducing the vibration of the external input load W, and is particularly effective when applied to a high-performance engine tensioner having large vibration. is there.
- connection member 50 also serves as the spacer 7 in the embodiment (A2) of FIG. Therefore, since the number of parts is reduced, the configuration and assembly are simplified, and there is a merit in cost.
- FIG. 20 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner A3b according to another modification of the third embodiment.
- a tensioner A3b in the form of FIG. 20 is different from the form (A3) in FIG. 19 in that a resistance spring having a structure in which a coil spring 22 is disposed between the first shaft member 3 and the third shaft member 21 is provided. 13 except that the connecting member 50 also serves as the spacer 7 in the form (A2) of FIG. 13. It is.
- the coil spring 22 having the compression spring force has a distal end portion 22a in contact with the lower surface 21b of the third shaft member 21, while a proximal end portion 22b has an upper stepped shape with the flange portion 3c of the first shaft member 3. Is in contact with the upper surface 3f of the small diameter portion 3d.
- Such a coil spring 22 comes into contact with the third shaft member 21 and the first shaft member 3 at both ends 22a and 22b, and is assembled in a state of being compressed to some extent.
- the female screw 9 of the third shaft member 21 is constantly pressed in the axial direction on the distal end side by the compressive force of the coil spring 22 against the male screw 8 of the screw portion 3b of the first shaft member 3.
- FIG. 21 is a characteristic diagram showing characteristics of the tensioner A3b of this embodiment.
- FIG. 21 is a characteristic diagram of the force S showing the relationship of the Tonorek Tb, Tmz and the pushing force to the protrusion dimension A of this embodiment (A3b).
- the pushing force J is a force that fluctuates when the advance / retreat position (stroke) of the propulsion member or the second shaft member 4 changes. Is a unique feature in that the pressing force J does not change at any position of the reciprocating position (stroke) of the second shaft member 4. As a result, the tensioner can be prevented from over-exiting over a wide range of engine speeds and vibrations, thereby preventing wear, engine horsepower loss, and the like, and ensuring stable vibration-damping effects and durability.
- FIG. 22 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner A4 according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
- the tensioner A4 of this embodiment has the structure of the third embodiment (A3) of FIG.
- the coil spring 60 is disposed between the first shaft member 3 and the third shaft member 21.
- the coil spring 60 is disposed between the base end of the screw portion 3b of the first shaft member 3 and the lower surface 21b of the third shaft member 21.
- the third shaft member 21 screwed to the screw portion 3b of the first shaft member 3 is connected to the second shaft member 4 by the connection member 50 via the coil spring 22.
- the coil spring 60 is provided between the first shaft member 3 and the third shaft member 21.
- the coil spring 60 a compression spring having hook portions at both ends of which are free ends is used.
- the distal end 60a of the coil spring 60 made of a compression spring is in contact with the third shaft member 21, while the proximal end 60b is in contact with the first shaft member 3.
- the base end portion 60b is in contact with the upper surface 3f of the small diameter portion 3d formed on the upper stage of the flange portion 3c of the first shaft member 3.
- Such a coil spring 60 is incorporated in a state where both ends 60a and 60b are in contact with both shaft members 21 and 3 and are compressed to some extent.
- the third shaft member 21 is pressed in the axial direction on the distal end side of the screw portion 3a of the first shaft member 3.
- the resistance torque due to the total compression force obtained by adding the compression force of the coil spring 60 to the compression force of the coil spring 22 is applied to the first shaft member 3 as the resistance torque Tmz by the resistance torque adding mechanism 20. It is accompanied by calories.
- the third shaft member 21 whose rotation is restricted via the connection member 50 as the first shaft member 3 rotates is also increased.
- the compression force is applied directly to the coil spring 60, which is pushed together with the second shaft member 4 toward the proximal end of the thread portion 3 a of the first shaft member 3, and the distal end portion 60 a contacts the third shaft member 21.
- the coil spring 60 is compressed. Since the other end 60b of the coil spring 60 is in contact with the first shaft member 3, the compression of the coil spring 60 causes a resistance torque between the coil spring 60 and the first shaft member 3 due to friction.
- the resistance torque due to the compressive force of the coil spring 22, which has been added, is further increased. Thereby, the first shaft portion Since the braking force acts strongly on the material 3 and the rotation of the first shaft member 3 is strongly restricted, a more powerful and stable vibration damping function can be secured.
- a step 3e having an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the coil spring 60 is formed between the small diameter section 3d at the upper stage of the flange section 3c of the first shaft member 3 and the screw section 3b.
- the step portion 3 serves as a support seat for supporting the base end portion 60b of the common spring 60.
- the stepped portion 3e is inserted into the base end portion 60b of the coil spring 60 to provide a more stable support state.
- a metal washer (not shown) serving as a buffer plate or a friction plate is sandwiched between the base end portion 60b of the coil spring 60 and the upper surface 3f of the upper small-diameter portion 3d of the flange portion 3c of the first shaft member 3. It is desirable to set up. Also in this embodiment (A4), the coil spring 60 is compressed to a certain degree.
- both ends 60b and 60a of the coil spring 60 are supported by the first and third shaft members 3 and 21 at the force S, and the second and third shaft members 4 and 4 are connected via the connecting member 50. Since both ends 22b and 22a of the coil spring 22 are supported by the coil spring 21, even if the first shaft member 3 repeats reciprocating rotation, it can respond smoothly to its operation, so that a more stable vibration damping operation is achieved. It can be performed.
- FIG. 23 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner A5 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- the tensioner A5 of this embodiment has a structure in which the arrangement of the second shaft member 4 and the first shaft member 3 in the third embodiment (A3) of FIG. (Corresponds to the invention of claim 3).
- a plate wound spring is used as the torsion spring 5 and a laminated body 22 of a disc spring is used as the first elastic member, and the shape of the member such as the case 2 is often changed. Functions and vibration damping performance are basically the same as in Example 3 (A3).
- the case 2 is divided into a base end side case and a distal end side case, and is connected by a bolt member or the like (not shown) via flanges 2bl and 2b2.
- the base end side case is substantially formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape having a flange portion 2bl at the distal end of the body portion 2al.
- a storage hole 2cl extending in the axial direction (propulsion direction) is formed in the body 2al toward the tip.
- the tip of the storage hole 2cl is open.
- the assembled body of the proximal shaft portions 3a and 4a of the first and second shaft members 3 and 4 and the torsion spring 5 is accommodated in the accommodation hole 2cl.
- the distal end side case is roughly formed in a cylindrical shape having a flange 2b2 at the base end of the body 2a2. Further, a housing hole 2c2 penetrating in the axial direction is formed inside the body 2a2. Both ends of the storage hole 2c2 are open, and the assembled bodies such as the distal shaft portions 3b and 4b of the first and second shaft members 3 and 4 are stored in the storage hole 2c2.
- the storage hole 2c2 on the distal end side is slightly thinner than the storage hole 2cl on the base end side. The reason for this will be described later.
- the flange portion 2b2 of the distal end side case is for mounting to an applicable engine main body, and each of the flange portions 2b2 is formed with a mounting hole through which a bolt screwed to an engine main body (not shown) penetrates.
- the tip surface (upper surface in the figure) of the flange portion 2b2 abuts the attachment surface 250 of the engine body 200 as in FIG.
- the first shaft member 3 is rotated by being urged by the torsion spring 5, and the rotation is restricted by the bearing 6 provided on the distal end side case, and the second shaft member that can move in the axial direction.
- the shaft member 4 is propelled from the case 2 by the rotation of the first shaft member 3.
- the first shaft member 3 is substantially formed into a cylindrical shape having both ends open and having a proximal shaft portion 3a and a distal shaft portion 3b integrally connected in the axial direction.
- a female screw 8a is formed on the inner surface of the shaft portion 3b.
- the inner diameter 3i of the proximal shaft portion 3a is a relief hole diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the male screw 9a of the second shaft member 4. Further, the base end of the base end side shaft portion 3a comes into contact with a receiving seat 19 provided in the case 2, whereby the rotation thereof is supported.
- the second shaft member 4 is formed with a distal shaft portion 4b extending to the distal end in the axial direction, and the female screw 8a of the first shaft member 3 is screwed around the outer periphery of the proximal shaft portion 4a.
- the thread 9a is formed with a thread.
- the first and second shaft members 3 and 4 are inserted into the storage holes 2cl and 2c2 of the case 2 with the female screw 8a and the male screw 9a screwed together.
- a cap 10 is attached to a distal end of the distal shaft portion 4b of the second shaft member 4.
- the torsion spring 5 composed of a plate-wound spring is attached to the base end side shaft portion 3a of the first shaft member 3. Extrapolated. An outer diameter end portion 5a formed in a hook shape (not shown) of the torsion spring 5 is inserted and locked in a hook groove (not shown) formed in the base end side case of the case 2, while not shown. An inner diameter end portion 5b formed in a hook shape is inserted into a slit (not shown) of the base end side shaft 3a of the first shaft member 3, and is locked. Therefore, the first shaft member 3 can be rotated by applying a torque by winding the torsion spring 5.
- the bearing 6 is attached to the distal end portion of the distal end side case of the case 2 in a state where the rotation is stopped, and is fixed by the retaining ring 13, as in the above embodiment.
- the bearing 6 has a sliding hole 6a, and the distal shaft portion 4b of the second shaft member 4 passes through the sliding hole 6a.
- the inner surface of the sliding hole 6a of the bearing 6 and the outer surface of the distal shaft portion 4b of the second shaft member 4 are formed in a substantially oval shape (not shown), D-cut, parallel cut, or any other non-circular shape. As a result, the rotation of the second shaft member 4 is restricted.
- the first shaft member 3 is screwed to the second shaft member 4 via the internal and external threads 8a and 9a, and the first shaft member 3 which is rotated by the rotational urging force of the torsion spring 5 is rotated. Force transmitted to the second shaft member 4 by the second shaft member 4 Since the second shaft member 4 is rotationally constrained by the bearing 6, the second shaft member 4 Go back and forth in the direction.
- the spacer 7 in the third embodiment (A3) is omitted, and the distal end side case of the case 2 also functions as a spacer. That is, a large diameter flange portion 3c is formed at the boundary between the proximal shaft portion 3a and the distal shaft portion 3b in the first shaft member 3, and the inner surface of the flange 2b2 of the distal case is formed.
- 2c2 side (stepped portion due to the storage hole 2c2 at the front end being slightly narrower than the storage hole 2cl at the base end) Close to the lower surface 2h so that the upper surface 3h of the flange 3c can abut. are doing.
- the abutment of the flange portion 3c of the first shaft member 3 prevents the first and second shaft members 3, 4 from coming out of the case 2 to be released.
- a resistance torque applying mechanism 20 for applying a substantially constant resistance torque to the base end 3a of the shaft member 3 is provided.
- the resistance torque applying mechanism 20 is disposed in the distal end side case, and is connected to a third shaft member 21 screwed to the male screw 9a of the second shaft member 4, and a third shaft It comprises a disc spring 22 as a first elastic member provided between the member 21 and the first shaft member 3, and a connecting member 55 for connecting the third shaft member 21 and the second shaft member 4. Has been established.
- the disc spring 22 is disposed between a base surface (lower surface in the figure) 2 lb of the third shaft member 21 in the distal case and a distal surface (upper surface in the figure) of the first shaft member 3.
- the disc spring 22 is a laminate of a plurality of pairs, each of which is superposed one pair on the front and back sides, and is used as a compression spring having both free ends.
- the distal end portion 22a contacts the proximal end surface 21b of the third shaft member 21, while the proximal end portion 22b contacts the distal end surface 3j of the first shaft member 3.
- Such a disc spring 22 is assembled in a state where both ends 22a and 22b are in contact with both shaft members 21 and 3 and are compressed to some extent.
- the first shaft member 3 and the third shaft member 21 are always opposite to each other in the axial direction (vertical direction in the figure) by the compressive force of the disc spring 22 against the male screw 8a of the second shaft member 4. Has been pressed.
- the base end 3a of the first shaft member 3 is always pressed against the receiving seat 19 by the compressive force of the disc spring 22 toward the base end in the axial direction (the lower side in the figure).
- connection member 55 is roughly formed in a hollow cylindrical shape.
- a through hole 58 for inserting the second shaft member 4 is provided in the ceiling surface 56a of the distal end portion 56 of the connecting member 55.
- the body 57 on the base end side connected to the distal end portion 56 is provided with a concave portion 57a which is bent inward in the vicinity of the distal end portion connected to the ceiling surface 56a.
- a locking groove 21f for inserting and locking the concave portion 57a of the connection member 55 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the distal end portion of the third shaft member 3. .
- connection member 55 is shaped along with the outer shape of the front end 3b of the third shaft member 21 and the first shaft member 3 to regulate the rotation of both shaft members 21 and 3, while
- the first shaft member 3 is formed into a non-circular cross-sectional shape having, for example, a parallel cut portion (not shown) so that the first shaft member 3 can move in the axial direction.
- the tensioner A5 of this embodiment has the same effect as that of the third embodiment (A3), and in addition, the distal case of the case 2 has the same configuration as that of the embodiment (A2) of FIG. Since the spacer 7 is also used, the number of members is reduced, so that the configuration and assembly are simplified, and there is also an advantage in cost.
- case 2 is divided into a base end side case and a distal end side case, assembly and disassembly of the entire tensioner are facilitated.
- the tensioner can be reduced in size and weight.
- FIG. 24 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a tensioner A6 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- the tensioner A6 of this embodiment is provided in a case 2 including a resistance torque applying mechanism 20 including the first and second shaft members 3, 4 and the third shaft member 21 of the tensioner of the above embodiment.
- a fluid 71 from a fluid pressure source 70 such as a hydraulic pressure is filled, and the fluid pressure acts in a direction in which the second shaft member 4 advances.
- a tensioner A6 shown in FIG. 24 has a configuration similar to that of the embodiment (A2a) in FIG. Therefore, the tensioner A6 in FIG. 24 has the same function and vibration damping performance as the embodiment (A2a) in FIG. 13 described above, and further has a buffering function due to the viscous resistance of the fluid, so that the vibration from the engine is sufficiently reduced. It exerts the effect of opposition and has more stable behavior characteristics.
- the second shaft member 4 has a structure in which the cap 10 is integrally provided at the tip of the tubular member 41.
- the case 2 has a flange portion 2b on the side surface of the body portion 2a, and is bolted to the engine body via the flange portion 2b.
- a flow path 72 for the fluid 71 is provided in the flange 2b on the side surface of the body 2a of the case 2 so as to communicate with the inside (the groove 2e) on the tip side of the case 2. Further, the fluid 71 is also applied to the base end 7b of the spacer 7. A flow port 73 is provided, and a flow resistance means such as an orifice (not shown) for appropriately providing a flow resistance of the fluid 71 is provided in the flow port 73.
- the main member 40 and the third shaft member 21 at the base end of the second shaft member 4 also have flow ports 74 and 75 for the fluid 71, respectively.
- the jig hole 2e formed in the base end surface of the body 2a of the case 2 is sealed by screwing the blind plug 73.
- a fluid 71 from a fluid pressure source 70 provided in the engine body is It flows into the case 2 through 72, and further flows into the spacer 7 from the flow port 73, and then flows into the second shaft member 4 through the flow ports 74 and 75 in sequence.
- the fluid resistance means receives more effective flow resistance.
- the fluid 71 also serves as a lubricant for the shaft members 3, 4, 21 and the torsion spring 5, the first elastic member 22, and the like, the smooth operation of the tensioner can be performed, and the wear of these members can be improved. Can be suppressed, and the durability can be improved.
- the tensioner according to the present invention includes the case 2, the first, the second, and the third shaft members 3, 4, 21 and other components. It is possible to arbitrarily change the shape or change the combination of the constituent members.
- the dimensions and shape of the torsion spring 5 and the first and second elastic members 22 and 60, including the diameter, can also be arbitrarily changed. Can be adjusted arbitrarily.
- the first and second elastic members are compression springs, disc springs, rubber molded bodies, resin molded bodies, or the like, or the torsion springs 5 are coil springs, plate-wound springs, or any other optional one. can do.
- the resistance torque applying mechanism since the resistance torque applying mechanism does not directly receive the external input load, the resistance torque is always applied regardless of the magnitude of the external input load, and the amplitude of the second shaft member is suppressed. Because it can be controlled, it can be applied effectively as a tensioner for timing chains and timing belts of engines with large vibrations, especially in recent high-performance engines.
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