WO2011151921A1 - リングギヤとデフケースの締結構造及びそれを用いた差動装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a fastening structure of a ring gear and a differential case, and a differential device using the same.
- a differential gear used for a driving mechanism of an automobile is one of differential devices that are used for a shaft that connects driving wheels of an automobile and absorbs a speed difference between an inner ring and an outer ring when the automobile turns a curve.
- the differential gear includes a ring gear held outside the differential case, a pinion gear provided inside the differential case and attached to the differential case, and a gear attached to an axle meshing with the pinion gear.
- a driving force generated by an automobile engine or the like is transmitted to a ring gear fastened to the differential case, and power is transmitted to the axle by rotating a gear attached to the axle by a pinion gear attached to the differential case.
- FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram of a conventional differential gear 110.
- FIG. 11 is an assembly schematic diagram of the differential gear 112.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a process of press-fitting the ring gear 103 into the differential case 102 and shows a state before the press-fitting is completed.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a process of press-fitting the ring gear 103 into the differential case 102 and shows a state where the press-fitting is completed.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a process of caulking and fixing the ring gear 103 to the differential case 102.
- the differential gear 110 shown in FIG. 10 employs a fastening structure 101 that is fastened by caulking after an annular ring gear 103 is press-fitted into the outer peripheral surface of one end of the differential case 102 shown in FIG.
- a gear portion 104 to which driving is transmitted is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the ring gear 103.
- a plurality of notch portions 105 are continuously formed in the circumferential direction on the inner peripheral surface of the ring gear 103.
- the differential case 102 is provided with a case side press-fitting surface 106 into which the ring gear 103 is press-fitted on the same axis as the differential case 102.
- a heel portion 107 is erected perpendicularly to the case-side press-fitting surface 106 so as to restrict the press-fitting amount of the ring gear 103.
- a flange 108 extends along the axial direction of the differential case 102 inside the case-side press-fitting surface 106 (left end in the figure).
- the length of the flange 108 extending from the case press-fitting surface 106 is such that when the ring gear 103 is pressed into the case-side press-fitting surface 106 until the ring gear 103 abuts against the heel 107, the flange 108 protrudes laterally from the ring gear 103. It is set to length.
- Such a differential gear 110 press-fits the ring gear 103 from the flange portion 108 side of the differential case 102 into the case-side press-fitting surface 106 as shown in FIG.
- the ring gear 103 is press-fitted into the case-side press-fitting surface 106 until the end surface 103 a is abutted against the heel portion 107.
- the ring gear 103 is press-fitted into the case-side press-fitting surface 106 so that the notch portion 105 is disposed on the side opposite to the heel portion 107. Then, as shown in FIG.
- the portion protruding from the ring gear 103 of the flange portion 108 is pushed down toward the notch portion 105 and pressed against the notch portion 105. Then, the material of the collar portion 108 plastically flows with respect to each notch portion 105. As a result, the ring gear 103 is fastened with the collar portion 108 caulked to the notch portion 105, and is held between the caulked portion and the heel portion 107.
- the heel portion 107 is provided on the outer side (right end portion in the drawing) than the case side press-fitting surface 106, so as shown in FIGS.
- the axial length of the differential case 102 is increased by the axial thickness C of the heel portion 107.
- a load of, for example, 800 kg may act on the heel portion 107.
- the heel portion 107 When the differential gear 110 transmits power, for example, a force of 2 tons acts on the caulked portion of the flange portion 108 and the notch portion 105, and the meshing reaction force acts on the heel portion 107.
- the heel portion 107 In order to cope with this press-fitting load and meshing reaction force, the heel portion 107 requires a certain axial thickness C as shown in FIGS. 10, 11, and 14, and the axial length of the differential case 102 tends to increase. there were.
- the outer diameter dimension D ⁇ b> 2 of the heel portion 107 needs to be larger than the outer diameter dimension D ⁇ b> 1 of the case-side press-fitting surface 106. Therefore, in the conventional fastening structure 101 and differential case 110, the heel portion 107 protrudes greatly to the outside of the ring gear 103.
- the weight of the material increases, leading to an increase in cost.
- the heel portion 107 protrudes outward from the case-side press-fitting surface 106, the components may collide with each other during the conveyance of the component, and a dent may remain on the heel portion 107. If a dent is formed on the surface of the heel portion 107 that abuts against the end surface 103 a of the ring gear 103, the ring gear 103 cannot be accurately positioned with respect to the differential case 102. In this case, the differential case 102 becomes a defective product, and the yield is deteriorated. Furthermore, as shown in FIG.
- the differential gear 110 is assembled with a differential gear 112 in an assembly space 111 provided in the differential case 102.
- the differential gear 112 In order to automatically assemble the differential gear 112 in the assembling space 111, it is necessary to provide the assembling space 111 in the differential case 102 so that the differential gear 112 fits completely.
- the heel portion 107 protrudes from the case-side press-fitting surface 106 and the axial length of the differential case 102 increases, the axial length E of the assembly space 111 is ensured so that the differential gear 112 can be completely accommodated. It may be difficult.
- the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ring gear and a differential case fastening structure that can reduce the size of the differential case, and a differential device using the ring gear.
- a ring gear and differential case fastening structure includes a ring-side gear-side press-fitting surface and a convex formed on an inner side of the gear-side press-fitting surface.
- the differential case is provided in an annular shape, and the gear-side press-fitting surface is press-fitted into the case side press-fitting A surface, an outer diameter dimension smaller than that of the case-side press-fitting surface, a flange portion that is caulked by the notch portion, and a case-side smooth surface that contacts the convex portion and positions the ring gear with respect to the differential case.
- the fastening structure of the ring gear and the differential case having the above-described configuration is such that the convex portion is provided so as to be orthogonal to the axis of the ring gear, and the case-side smooth surface is provided so as to be orthogonal to the axis of the differential case. It is preferable.
- the ring gear and the differential case fastening structure configured as described above have the same axial length of the gear-side press-fitting surface and the axial length of the case-side press-fitting surface.
- a differential uses a fastening structure of the ring gear and a differential case.
- the ring gear and differential case fastening structure of the above aspect and the differential using the same press the case side press-fitting surface and the gear side press-fitting surface until the convex part of the ring gear abuts the case-side smooth surface. Then, the buttock is pressed against the notch and caulked.
- the ring gear is positioned with respect to the differential case by abutting the convex portion against the case-side smooth surface. Since the convex portion is provided on the inner side of the gear-side press-fitting surface and is disposed between the notch portion and the gear-side press-fitting surface, the contact portion with the case-side smooth surface does not protrude outside the differential case.
- the ring gear and differential case fastening structure according to the above aspect and the differential using the differential gear do not need to be provided with a convex portion for positioning the ring gear with respect to the differential case outside the case side press-fitting surface of the differential case. It can be downsized.
- the fastening structure of the ring gear and the differential case having the above-described configuration is provided so that the convex portion is orthogonal to the axis of the ring gear and the case-side smooth surface is orthogonal to the axis of the differential case. Therefore, when the ring gear is press-fitted into the differential case and the convex portion is abutted against the case-side smooth surface, positioning is performed by bringing the convex portion into surface contact with the case-side smooth surface. Therefore, according to the fastening structure of the ring gear and the differential case configured as described above, the ring gear can be accurately positioned with respect to the differential case.
- the fastening structure of the ring gear and differential case configured as described above is such that the convex portion is arranged inside the gear side press-fitting surface so that the length of the gear side press-fitting surface is the same as the length of the case side press-fitting surface in the press-fitting direction. Therefore, the ring gear does not protrude to the outside of the differential case when the convex portion is positioned against the case-side smooth surface.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a differential gear according to a first embodiment of the present invention, to which a fastening structure of a ring gear and a differential case is applied. It is a schematic diagram of the fastening structure of a ring gear and a differential case according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the direction orthogonal to the axial direction of a ring gear.
- FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged view of the inner peripheral surface of the ring gear as viewed from the K direction in FIG. It is a fragmentary sectional view of a differential case. It is a figure explaining a press-fit process, Comprising: The state before press-fit completion is shown.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a differential device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, to which a fastening structure 1 (hereinafter referred to as “fastening structure 1”) between a ring gear 3 and a differential case 2 is applied.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the fastening structure 1 between the differential case 2 and the ring gear 3 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the fastening structure 1 shown in FIG.1 and FIG.2 is applied to the differential gear 10 (an example of a differential device) used for the drive mechanism of a motor vehicle similarly to a prior art.
- the ring gear 3 is fastened to the differential case 2 by performing caulking after the ring gear 3 is press-fitted into the differential case 2.
- the differential gear 10 When the rotational torque is transmitted to the ring gear 3, the differential gear 10 receives the rotational torque from the ring gear 3 through the crimped portion where the differential case 2 is crimped to the ring gear 3 and the press-fitted portion into which the ring gear 3 is press-fitted. 3 and rotate together.
- the differential case 2 is provided with an assembly space 11 for assembling the differential gear 12.
- a pinion gear (not shown) is disposed in the assembly space 11 through a pinion shaft (not shown) so as not to rotate.
- the differential gear 12 is disposed in a state of being completely inserted into the assembly space 11 and meshed with a pinion gear (not shown).
- An axle shaft (not shown) is connected to the differential gear 12.
- a pinion gear (not shown) rotates integrally with the differential case 2 via a pinion shaft (not shown), and the rotational torque transmitted from the ring gear 3 to the differential case 2.
- the direction of the force is converted and transmitted to the differential gear 12 to rotate the axle.
- the fastening structure 1 applied to such a differential gear 10 is provided so that a portion for positioning the ring gear 3 in the axial direction with respect to the differential case 2 does not protrude to the outside of the ring gear 3.
- the ring gear 3 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is formed by molding low carbon steel into a cylindrical shape having a short axial length, and has a carburized surface. As shown in FIG. 1, a gear portion 4 to which rotational torque is transmitted from an external device is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the ring gear 3.
- FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the ring gear 3.
- 4 is a partially enlarged view of the inner peripheral surface 3c of the ring gear 3 as viewed from the K direction in FIG.
- the ring gear 3 has an annular gear side press-fitting surface 21 formed from the first end surface 3a on the right side in the drawing.
- the gear-side press-fitting surface 21 is set so that the inner diameter dimension A11 is larger than the inner diameter dimension A12 of the inner peripheral surface 3c of the ring gear 3, and is coaxial with the axis of the ring gear 3.
- the gear-side press-fitting surface 21 is formed with a predetermined length W2 in the axial direction from the first end surface 3a.
- the ring gear 3 is formed with a convex portion 23 having a predetermined length W1 in the axial direction from the second end surface 3b on the left side in the drawing in an annular shape on the inner side (left side in the drawing) of the gear side press-fitting surface 21.
- the gear-side smooth surface 22 is configured by a surface that forms a step between the inner peripheral surface 3 c of the ring gear 3 and the gear-side press-fitting surface 21 (surface on the gear-side press-fitting surface 21 side of the convex portion 23).
- the gear side smooth surface 22 is formed flat so as to be orthogonal to the axis of the ring gear 3.
- the predetermined length W1 in the axial direction of the convex portion 23 prevents deformation of the convex portion 23 that receives the press-fitting load when the ring gear 3 is press-fitted into the differential case 2, and the rotational torque acting on the gear portion 4 is reduced.
- the rigidity is set such that the deformation of the convex portion 23 that receives the meshing reaction force of the gear portion 4 can be prevented.
- the ring gear 3 is provided with a plurality of notch portions 5 on the side opposite to the gear-side press-fitting surface 21 with the convex portion 23 therebetween.
- the notch portion 5 is formed in a mountain shape when viewed from the second end surface 3 b side (K direction in FIG. 3) of the ring gear 3.
- the notch portion 5 is provided continuously along the opening portion of the inner peripheral surface 3 c that opens to the second end surface 3 b of the ring gear 3.
- FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of the differential case 2.
- the differential case 2 is formed of cast iron that is softer than the ring gear 3 so that plastic flow is likely to occur during the caulking process.
- the differential case 2 has a case-side press-fit surface 6, a flange 8, a case-side smooth surface 9, an assembly space 11, and the like formed by cutting.
- the case-side press-fitting surface 6 is annularly provided on the outer peripheral surface of one end of the differential case 2, and the gear-side press-fitting surface 21 of the ring gear 3 is press-fitted.
- the flange portion 8 has an outer diameter dimension A2 smaller than the outer diameter dimension A1 of the case-side press-fitting surface 6 and is caulked to the notch portion 5 of the ring gear 3.
- the collar portion 8 is provided in an annular shape.
- the case side press-fitting surface 6 and the flange portion 8 are provided coaxially with the axis of the differential case 2.
- the case-side smooth surface 9 is constituted by a step portion formed between the case-side press-fitting surface 6 and the flange portion 8.
- the case-side smooth surface 9 is provided flat so as to be orthogonal to the axis of the differential case 2.
- the case-side press-fitting surface 6 has an outer diameter A1 larger than the inner-diameter A11 of the gear-side press-fitting surface 21 shown in FIG.
- the case-side press-fitting surface 6 is set to have an axial length W21 that is the same as the predetermined axial length W2 of the gear-side press-fitting surface 21, and is positioned in the axial direction by abutting the convex portion 23 against the case-side smooth surface 9.
- the first end surface 2a of the differential case 2 and the first end surface 3a of the ring gear 3 are arranged on the same plane.
- the axial length W21 is smooth due to the meshing reaction force generated in the gear portion 4 when the ring gear 3 is driven and transmitted to the gear portion 4 and the press-fitting load generated when the ring gear 3 is press-fitted into the differential case 2.
- the size is set so as to prevent the surface 9 from being deformed.
- the flange 8 is provided so as to protrude from the case-side smooth surface 9 of the differential case 2 by a predetermined length W11 in the axial direction of the differential case 2.
- the flange portion 8 is provided in an annular shape coaxially with the case side press-fitting surface 6.
- the predetermined length W11 is such that the tip protrudes from the second end surface 3b of the ring gear 3 when the gear-side press-fitting surface 21 is press-fitted into the case-side press-fitting surface 6 until the convex portion 23 abuts against the case-side smooth surface 9. Further, it is set longer than the predetermined length W1 in the axial direction of the convex portion 23 shown in FIG.
- the radial thickness B of the flange portion 8 is set to a deformable thickness.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the press-fitting process and shows a state before the press-fitting is completed.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the press-fitting process and shows a state where the press-fitting is completed.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the caulking process.
- FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged view of the caulking portion 30.
- the gear side press-fitting surface 21 of the ring gear 3 is abutted against the case-side press-fitting surface 6 from the flange 8 side of the differential case 2, and the ring gear 3 is pushed in the axial direction so Press fit into.
- the gear-side press-fitting surface 21 is press-fitted into the case-side press-fitting surface 6 until the gear-side smooth surface 22 abuts against the case-side smooth surface 9 of the differential case 2.
- the gear-side smooth surface 22 and the case-side smooth surface 9 are flat without any irregularities.
- the gear side smooth surface 22 is provided so as to be orthogonal to the axis of the ring gear 3, and the case side smooth surface 9 is provided so as to be orthogonal to the axis of the differential case 2. Therefore, the ring gear 3 is accurately positioned in the axial direction with respect to the differential case 2 by the surface contact between the gear side smooth surface 22 and the case side smooth surface 9.
- the gear-side press-fitting surface 21 is provided in an annular shape so as to be coaxial with the axis of the ring gear 3, and the case-side smooth surface 9 is provided in an annular shape so as to be coaxial with the axis of the differential case 2. Therefore, the ring gear 3 is positioned in the radial direction with respect to the differential case 2 by the press-fitting portions of the gear-side press-fitting surface 21 and the case-side press-fitting surface 6.
- the flange portion 8 of the differential case 2 projecting laterally from the second end surface 3 b of the ring gear 3 is pushed down toward the ring gear 3 side and strongly pressed against the notch portion 5. Since the flange portion 8 has a lower hardness than the notch portion 5, when the flange portion 8 is pressed against the notch portion 5, the material of the flange portion 8 is plastically flowed and filled into each notch portion 5. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, the flange portion 8 is plastically deformed and caulked so as to enter the cross-sectional chevron shape of each notch portion 5, thereby forming the caulking portion 30.
- the ring gear 3 has the convex portion 23 sandwiched between the caulking portion 30 of the flange portion 8 and the notch portion 5, and the contact portion between the case-side smooth surface 9 and the gear-side smooth surface 22, and the differential case.
- the differential case 2 is prevented from being displaced in the axial direction with respect to the axial direction 2 and is prevented from being displaced in the radial direction with respect to the differential case 2 by the press-fitted portion of the case-side press-fitting surface 6 and the gear-side press-fitting surface 21. Retained.
- the gear unit 4 when the rotational torque is transmitted from a drive gear (not shown), the gear unit 4 generates a meshing reaction force.
- a meshing reaction force of 200 tons may act on the case-side smooth surface 9 and the convex portion 23.
- the convex part 23 is set to the magnitude
- the differential case 2 has the case-side smooth surface 9 provided inside the case-side press-fitting surface 6, the radial width dimension (height) of the case-side smooth surface 9 is shown in FIGS. It can be ensured to be equal to or greater than the radial width dimension (height) of the heel portion 107 of the conventional fastening structure 101 shown in FIG. Therefore, the gear-side press-fitting surface 21 and the case-side press-fitting surface 6 do not slide and wear the press-fitting portion during torque transmission, and the differential case 2 is transmitted stably from the ring gear 3 with rotational torque.
- the case-side press-fitting surface 9 and the gear-side press-fitting surface 21 are press-fitted until the convex portion 23 of the ring gear 3 abuts against the case-side smooth surface 9. Then, the flange portion 8 is pressed against the notch portion 5 and caulked.
- the ring gear 3 is positioned with respect to the differential case 2 by abutting the convex portion 23 against the case-side smooth surface 9. Since the convex portion 23 is provided on the inner side of the gear-side press-fitting surface 21 and is disposed between the notch portion 5 and the gear-side press-fitting surface 21, the contact portion with the case-side smooth surface 9 is outside the differential case 2.
- the fastening structure 1 of the present embodiment and the differential gear 10 using the fastening structure 1 are opposite to the outer side of the case-side press-fitting surface 106 (the second end surface 3b in which the notch portion 5 is formed) as in the conventional differential case 102 shown in FIG. It is not necessary to provide the heel portion 107 on the first end surface 3a) on the side, and the differential case 2 can be reduced in size by reducing the axial length of the differential case 2.
- the differential case 2 By reducing the size of the differential case 2, the incidental effect that the weight of the material used for the differential case 2 can be reduced and the cost can be reduced can be obtained. Moreover, since the differential case 2 can shorten the axial total length by the axial thickness C of the heel portion 107 as compared with the conventional differential case 102, the axial length W3 of the assembly space 11 in which the differential gear 12 is assembled ( The attendant effect is that the degree of freedom in designing (see FIG. 2) is increased. Moreover, since the convex part 23 is provided inside the gear side press-fitting surface 21 and the case-side smooth surface 9 is provided inside the case-side press-fitting surface 6, the convex part 23 collides with each other during parts transportation.
- the fastening structure 1 is provided so that the convex portion 23 is orthogonal to the axis of the ring gear 3 and the case-side smooth surface 9 is orthogonal to the axis of the differential case 2. Therefore, when the ring gear 3 is press-fitted into the differential case 2 and the convex portion 23 is abutted against the case-side smooth surface 9, positioning is performed by bringing the convex portion 23 into surface contact with the case-side smooth surface 9. Therefore, according to the fastening structure 1 of the present embodiment, the ring gear 3 can be accurately positioned with respect to the differential case 2.
- the convex portion 23 is located on the inner side of the gear-side press-fit surface 21 so that the length W2 of the gear-side press-fit surface 21 in the press-fit direction is the same as the length W21 of the case-side press-fit surface 6 in the press-fit direction. Therefore, the ring gear 3 does not protrude to the outside of the differential case 2 when the convex portion 23 is positioned against the case-side smooth surface 9.
- the convex portions 23 are provided in the ring gear 3 in an annular shape, but the convex portions 23 may be provided in three or more locations by being divided in the circumferential direction of the ring gear 3.
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簡単に構造を説明すると、デフギヤは、デフケースの外側に保持されるリングギヤと、デフケース内部に設けられ、デフケースに取り付けられたピニオンギヤ、そしてピニオンギヤと噛み合う車軸に取り付けられたギヤよりなる。
そして、自動車のエンジン等が発生する駆動力はデフケースに締結されるリングギヤに伝達され、デフケースに取り付けられたピニオンギヤにより車軸に取り付けられたギヤを回転することで車軸に動力を伝える。
そして、この差動装置に備えるデフケースにリングギヤを締結する方法は、従来ではボルトを用いて締結する方法が採られてきた。
しかし、このボルトでの締結方法を用いると、ボルトの重量やボルトで締結する為に必要な肉厚等を必要とするので、重量が増加する問題がある。
また、ヒール部107がケース側圧入面106から外側に突出していると、部品搬送時に部品同士が衝突し、打痕がヒール部107に残ることがある。ヒール部107は、リングギヤ103の端面103aと突き合わされる面に打痕が形成されると、リングギヤ103をデフケース102に対して正確に位置決めできなくなる。この場合、当該デフケース102が不良品となり、歩留まりを悪化させることになる。
更に、デフギヤ110は、図11に示すように、デフケース102に設けられた組付スペース111に差動ギヤ112が組み付けられる。差動ギヤ112を組付スペース111に自動で組み付けるためには、差動ギヤ112がすっぽり収まるように組付スペース111をデフケース102に設ける必要がある。しかし、ヒール部107がケース側圧入面106から張り出し、デフケース102の軸方向長さが長くなると、差動ギヤ112をすっぽり収めるように組付スペース111の軸方向長さEを確保することが設計上困難になる場合があった。
2 デフケース
3 リングギヤ
6 ケース側圧入面
8 鍔部
9 ケース側平滑面
10 デフギヤ(差動装置の一例)
21 ギヤ側圧入面
23 凸部
図1及び図2に示す締結構造1は、従来技術と同様、自動車の駆動機構に用いられるデフギヤ10(差動装置の一例)に適用される。締結構造1は、リングギヤ3をデフケース2に対して圧入した後にかしめ加工を行うことにより、リングギヤ3がデフケース2に締結されている。
図3に示すように、リングギヤ3は、図中右側の第1端面3aから、環状のギヤ側圧入面21が形成されている。ギヤ側圧入面21は、内径寸法A11がリングギヤ3の内周面3cの内径寸法A12より大きく設定され、リングギヤ3の軸線と同軸上に形成されている。ギヤ側圧入面21は、第1端面3aから軸方向に所定長さW2で形成されている。そのため、リングギヤ3は、図中左側の第2端面3bから軸方向に所定長さW1を有する凸部23が、ギヤ側圧入面21の内側(図中左側)に環状に形成されている。ギヤ側平滑面22は、リングギヤ3の内周面3cとギヤ側圧入面21との間に段差を形成する面(凸部23のギヤ側圧入面21側の面)により構成されている。ギヤ側平滑面22は、リングギヤ3の軸線に対して直交するように平坦に形成されている。
デフケース2は、かしめ工程時に塑性流動を発生しやすいように、リングギヤ3より軟らかい鋳鉄により形成されている。デフケース2は、ケース側圧入面6、鍔部8、ケース側平滑面9、組付スペース11などが、切削加工により形成されている。
図6は、圧入工程を説明する図であって、圧入完了前の状態を示す。図7は、圧入工程を説明する図であって、圧入を完了した状態を示す。図8は、かしめ工程を説明する図である。図9は、かしめ部分30の部分拡大図である。
図6に示すように、リングギヤ3のギヤ側圧入面21をデフケース2の鍔部8側からケース側圧入面6に突き合わせ、リングギヤ3を軸方向に押してギヤ側圧入面21をケース側圧入面6に圧入する。図7に示すように、リングギヤ3は、ギヤ側平滑面22をデフケース2のケース側平滑面9に突き当てるまで、ギヤ側圧入面21がケース側圧入面6に圧入される。
また、ギヤ側圧入面21はリングギヤ3の軸線と同軸となるように環状に設けられ、ケース側平滑面9はデフケース2の軸線と同軸となるように環状に設けられている。そのため、リングギヤ3は、ギヤ側圧入面21とケース側圧入面6の圧入部分により、デフケース2に対して径方向に位置決めされる。
図2に示すデフギヤ10は、リングギヤ3のギヤ部4に回転トルクが与えられると、デフケース2がリングギヤ3と一体的に回転し、差動ギヤ12に動力を伝達する。リングギヤ3からデフケース2への動力伝達は、ギヤ側圧入面21とケース側圧入面9との圧入部分と、各ノッチ部5と鍔部8のかしめ部30により行われる。
上記締結構造1及びデフギヤ10によれば、リングギヤ3の凸部23をケース側平滑面9に突き当てるまで、ケース側圧入面9とギヤ側圧入面21を圧入する。そして、鍔部8をノッチ部5に押し付けてかしめる。リングギヤ3は、凸部23をケース側平滑面9に突き当てることにより、デフケース2に対して位置決めされている。凸部23は、ギヤ側圧入面21より内側に設けられ、ノッチ部5とギヤ側圧入面21との間に配設されているため、ケース側平滑面9との接触部分がデフケース2の外側に張り出していない。よって、本実施形態の締結構造1及びそれを用いたデフギヤ10は、図11に示す従来のデフケース102のようにケース側圧入面106の外側(ノッチ部5が形成された第2端面3bと反対側の第1端面3a)にヒール部107を設ける必要がなく、デフケース2の軸方向の長さを短くして、デフケース2を小型化することができる。
また、デフケース2は、軸方向の全長を従来のデフケース102よりヒール部107の軸方向厚さC分だけ短くできるので、、差動ギヤ12が組み付けられる組付スペース11の軸方向長さW3(図2参照)を設計する自由度が高められるという付随的効果が得られる。
また、凸部23がギヤ側圧入面21の内側に設けられると共に、ケース側平滑面9がケース側圧入面6の内側に設けられているので、部品運搬時に、部品同士が衝突することにより凸部23のギヤ側平滑面22やデフケース2のケース側平滑面9に打痕が残ることが少ないという付随的効果が得られる。ケース側平滑面9とギヤ側平滑面22の突き合わせ面に打痕が残りにくいことにより、リングギヤ3とデフケース2の軸方向への位置決めが正確に行われるようになり、リングギヤ3やデフケース2の歩留まりを向上させることができる。
例えば、上記実施形態では、凸部23をリングギヤ3に環状に設けたが、凸部23は、リングギヤ3の周方向に分割して3箇所以上に設けても良い。
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- リングギヤとデフケースの締結構造において、
前記リングギヤが、
環状に設けられたギヤ側圧入面と、
前記ギヤ側圧入面より内側に形成された凸部と、
前記凸部を隔てて前記ギヤ側圧入面と反対側に設けられたノッチ部と、を有し、
前記デフケースが、
環状に設けられ、前記ギヤ側圧入面が圧入されるケース側圧入面と、
外径寸法が前記ケース側圧入面より小径で、前記ノッチ部にかしめられる鍔部と、
前記凸部に当接して前記リングギヤを前記デフケースに対して位置決めするケース側平滑面と、を有する
ことを特徴とするリングギヤとデフケースの締結構造。 - 請求項1に記載するリングギヤとデフケースの締結構造において、
前記凸部が、前記リングギヤの軸線に対して直交するように設けられ、
前記ケース側平滑面が、前記デフケースの軸線に対して直交するように設けられている
ことを特徴とするリングギヤとデフケースの締結構造。 - 請求項1又は請求項2に記載するリングギヤとデフケースの締結構造において、
前記ギヤ側圧入面の圧入方向の長さが、前記ケース側圧入面の圧入方向の長さと同一になるように、前記凸部が前記ギヤ側圧入面の内側に配置されている
ことを特徴とするリングギヤとデフケースの締結構造。 - 請求項1乃至請求項3の何れか1つに記載するリングギヤとデフケースの締結構造を用いていることを特徴とする差動装置。
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