WO2014141941A1 - 風力発電装置用の一方向クラッチ及び風力発電装置 - Google Patents
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- One aspect of the present invention relates to a one-way clutch and a wind power generator that can be suitably applied between an output shaft of a speed increaser and an input shaft of a power generator in a wind power generator, for example.
- the wind turbine generator receives wind power from a blade, rotates a main shaft connected to the blade, and drives the generator by increasing the rotation of the main shaft with a speed increaser.
- the speed increaser of the wind power generator is provided with a roller bearing that rotatably supports an output shaft that rotates at high speed.
- this roller bearing has a problem that its life is reduced by smearing (a phenomenon in which surface seizure occurs) generated on the rolling surface of the roller and the raceway surface of the rotating wheel.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a technique in which a one-way clutch is provided between the output shaft of the speed increaser and the drive shaft of the generator.
- a one-way clutch places rollers in a wedge-shaped space formed between two radially opposed surfaces, and meshes these rollers with the two surfaces to connect the output shaft and the drive shaft so that they can rotate integrally.
- the connection is cut off by releasing the meshing, the more the rollers are arranged in a narrow area of the wedge-shaped space, the more force is applied to each surface from the rollers, and the burden on each surface is reduced. This may increase the life of the one-way clutch.
- one aspect of the present invention is a one-way clutch that connects an output shaft of a speed increaser and an input shaft (drive shaft) of a generator in a wind turbine generator, and is a type in which rollers are arranged in a wedge-shaped space. The purpose is to increase the life of the one-way clutch.
- One aspect of the present invention is provided between an output shaft of a speed increaser in a wind turbine generator and an input shaft of a generator to which the rotation of the output shaft is transmitted, and the rotational speed of the output shaft is the input shaft.
- the output shaft and the input shaft are connected so as to be integrally rotatable in a state where the rotational speed of the output shaft is lower than the rotational speed of the input shaft.
- a one-way clutch that disconnects the inner ring, an outer ring that is disposed radially outside the inner ring and that forms a plurality of wedge-shaped spaces between the inner ring and the inner ring, and is disposed in the wedge-shaped space.
- the other peripheral surface is perpendicular to the other peripheral surface of the load.
- Directional force acts (for example, refer to Fa1 and Fb1 in FIGS. 8A and 8B).
- the ratio of the component force to the load decreases as the wedge angle increases.
- the wedge angle ⁇ a of the wedge-shaped space at the initial stage of meshing of the rollers is smaller than the wedge angle ⁇ b when the maximum load torque is applied.
- the ratio of the component force to the load is small, and even if the load torque is increased, the load applied to the other peripheral surface is not so large. In addition, the burden on the other peripheral surface can be reduced.
- the wedge angle ⁇ a is preferably 4 ° ⁇ ⁇ a ⁇ 9 °. If the wedge angle ⁇ a is smaller than 4 °, the component force applied from the roller to the other peripheral surface may increase more than necessary. If the wedge angle ⁇ a exceeds 9 °, the other wedge angle ⁇ b This is because it becomes too large, and the engagement between the roller and both peripheral surfaces may be insufficient.
- the wedge angle ⁇ b is preferably 5.5 ° ⁇ ⁇ b ⁇ 10 °. If the wedge angle ⁇ b is smaller than 5.5 °, the other wedge angle ⁇ a becomes too small, and the component force applied from the roller to the other peripheral surface may be increased more than necessary, and the wedge angle ⁇ b This is because if the angle exceeds 10 °, the engagement between the roller and both peripheral surfaces may be insufficient.
- the outer peripheral surface of the inner ring is a flat cam surface formed on the output shaft side, and the inner peripheral surface of the outer ring is an arc surface formed on the input shaft side and facing the cam surface.
- the wedge angle ⁇ b when the maximum load torque is applied can be made larger than the wedge angle ⁇ a of the wedge-shaped space in the initial stage of meshing of the rollers.
- the one-way clutch is preferably incorporated in a shaft coupling device that connects the output shaft and the input shaft so as to be integrally rotatable. According to this configuration, even in the case where an axial space between the output shaft of the speed increaser and the input shaft of the generator cannot be secured, the shaft coupling device that connects the two shafts is used. A directional clutch can be provided.
- a wind turbine generator includes a main shaft that is rotated by wind power, a speed increasing device that accelerates rotation of the main shaft and outputs the output from an output shaft, and an input that rotates using the rotation of the output shaft as input.
- a generator that has a shaft and generates electric power as the rotor rotates integrally with the input shaft, and any one-way clutch that connects the output shaft and the input shaft are provided.
- the life of the one-way clutch used in the wind power generator can be increased.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a wind turbine generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic side view showing the speed increaser and the generator.
- FIG. 3 is a side view (partially sectional view) showing the shaft coupling device.
- 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the shaft coupling device showing the one-way clutch and the rolling bearing.
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a main part of the one-way clutch.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a cage of the one-way clutch.
- FIGS. 8A and 8B are explanatory views showing the operation of the one-way clutch.
- FIG. 9 is a graph for explaining the relationship between the load torque and the transmission torque.
- 10 (a) -10 (d) are explanatory views showing the assembly procedure of the shaft coupling device.
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a roller bearing of a speed increaser.
- FIG. 12 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the connecting portion of the cover member.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic side view showing a modification of the wind turbine generator.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic side view showing a speed increaser and a generator in another embodiment.
- FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a shaft coupling device in which a one-way clutch and a rolling bearing according to still another embodiment are enlarged.
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a shaft coupling device in which a one-way clutch and a rolling bearing according to still another embodiment are enlarged.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a wind turbine generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the wind power generator 1 includes a blade (wind receiving member) 11, a support 12, and a nacelle 13.
- the blade 11 is constituted by a plurality of blades provided at the tip of the main shaft 2 and rotates the main shaft 2 by receiving wind.
- the nacelle 13 generates power by using the main shaft 2, a support mechanism 15 for supporting the main shaft 2, a speed increasing device 3 for increasing the rotation of the main shaft 2, and rotational power increased by the speed increasing device 3.
- the machine 4 and the casing 18 etc. which accommodate these are provided.
- the support column 12 supports the nacelle 13 so as to be able to turn horizontally around the vertical axis.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic side view showing the speed increaser and the generator.
- the generator 4 is constituted by, for example, an induction generator, and inputs a rotation speed increased by the speed increaser 3 to be rotated (input shaft) 41, a rotor 42 built in the power generator 4, and an illustration. And a stator that does not.
- the rotor 42 is coupled to the drive shaft 41 so as to be integrally rotatable, and the generator 4 is configured to generate electric power as the drive shaft 41 rotates and the rotor 42 is driven.
- the drive shaft 41 is provided with a brake 44 for braking the drive shaft 41.
- the speed increaser 3 includes a gear mechanism (rotation transmission mechanism) 30 that inputs the rotation of the main shaft 2 and accelerates the rotation.
- the gear mechanism 30 includes a planetary gear mechanism 31 and a high-speed gear mechanism 32 that inputs the rotation accelerated by the planetary gear mechanism 31 and further accelerates the rotation.
- the planetary gear mechanism 31 includes an internal gear (ring gear) 31a, a plurality of planetary gears 31b held by a planet carrier (not shown) coupled to the main shaft 2 so as to be integrally rotatable, and a sun gear 31c meshing with the planetary gear 31b. have. Accordingly, when the planet carrier rotates together with the main shaft 2, the sun gear 31 c rotates through the planetary gear 31 b, and the rotation is transmitted to the low speed shaft 33 of the high speed gear mechanism 32.
- the high speed gear mechanism 32 includes the low speed shaft 33 having a low speed gear 33a, the intermediate shaft 34 having a first intermediate gear 34a and a second intermediate gear 34b, and an output shaft 35 having a high speed gear 35a.
- the low speed shaft 33 is a large rotating shaft having a diameter of about 1 m, for example, and is disposed concentrically with the main shaft 2. Both axial ends of the low speed shaft 33 are rotatably supported by roller bearings 36a and 36b.
- the intermediate shaft 34 is disposed above the low-speed shaft 33, and both axial ends thereof are rotatably supported by roller bearings 37a and 37b.
- the first intermediate gear 34a of the intermediate shaft 34 meshes with the low speed gear 33a, and the second intermediate gear 34b meshes with the high speed gear 35a.
- the output shaft 35 is disposed above the intermediate shaft 34 and outputs rotational torque.
- One end portion 35b and the other end portion (output end portion) 35c side of the output shaft 35 are rotatably supported by roller bearings 38 and 39, respectively.
- the rotation of the main shaft 2 is made in three stages depending on the gear ratio of the planetary gear mechanism 31, the gear ratio between the low speed gear 33a and the first intermediate gear 34a, and the gear ratio between the second intermediate gear 34b and the high speed gear 35a. And the rotational torque is output from the output end portion 35 c of the output shaft 35. That is, the rotation of the main shaft 2 by wind power is increased in three stages by the speed increaser 3 to drive the generator 4.
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a roller bearing of a speed increaser.
- a roller bearing 38 is a cylindrical roller bearing, and is interposed between an inner ring 38a that is externally fitted and fixed to the output shaft 35, an outer ring 38b that is fixed to a housing (not shown), and an inner ring 38a and an outer ring 38b.
- a plurality of cylindrical rollers 38c arranged so as to be capable of rolling, and an annular cage 38d that holds each cylindrical roller 38c at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.
- the inner ring 38a, the outer ring 38b, and the cylindrical roller 38c are made of, for example, bearing steel, and the cage 38d is made of, for example, a copper alloy.
- the inner ring 38a has an inner ring raceway surface 38a1 formed in the axially central portion of the outer periphery thereof.
- the outer ring 38b is disposed concentrically with the inner ring 38a, and has an outer ring raceway surface 38b1 formed at the axially central portion of the inner periphery thereof and a pair of outer ring rods formed on both axial sides of the outer ring raceway surface 38b1.
- the outer ring raceway surface 38b1 is disposed to face the inner ring raceway surface 38a1.
- the outer ring flange 38b2 is formed to project radially inward from both axial ends of the inner periphery of the outer ring 38b, and the end surface of the cylindrical roller 38c is in sliding contact with the outer ring flange 38b2.
- the cylindrical roller 38c is disposed so as to be able to roll between the inner ring raceway surface 38a1 of the inner ring 38a and the outer ring raceway surface 38b1 of the outer ring 38b.
- the retainer 38d has a pair of annular portions 38d1 that are disposed apart from each other in the axial direction, and a plurality of retainers 38d that are disposed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the annular portion 38d1 and connect the annular portions 38d1 to each other.
- a pocket 38d3 is formed between the pair of annular portions 38d1 and the adjacent column portion 38d2, and each cylindrical roller 38c is disposed in the pocket 38d3.
- a large load is applied to the rolling bearing that supports the output shaft 35 of the speed increaser 3, so that the rigidity is high and the axial expansion and contraction due to the heat of the output shaft 35 is performed.
- a roller bearing 38 that can absorb the above.
- a ball bearing or a tapered roller bearing may be used as the rolling bearing.
- the wind turbine generator 1 includes a shaft coupling device (coupling device) 9 that connects the output shaft 35 of the speed increaser 3 and the drive shaft 41 of the generator 4 so as to be integrally rotatable.
- the shaft coupling device 9 includes an input rotating body (inner rotating body) 5, an output rotating body (outer rotating body) 6, a one-way clutch 7, and a rolling bearing 8, and is also configured as a clutch unit. Has been.
- the shaft coupling device 9 is provided closer to the speed increaser 3 than the brake 44 for the drive shaft 41.
- FIG. 3 is a side view (partially sectional view) showing the shaft coupling device.
- 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.
- the input rotator 5 includes a shaft portion 51 and an input side connecting portion 52 provided at one axial end portion (left end portion in FIG. 3) of the shaft portion 51.
- the input side connecting portion 52 is connected to the output shaft 35 so as to be integrally rotatable and detachable.
- the output rotator 6 is arranged concentrically with the input rotator 5 and is provided at a cylindrical portion 61 formed in a cylindrical shape and the other axial end portion (right end portion in FIG. 3) of the cylindrical portion 61.
- Output side connecting portion 62 is connected to the drive shaft 41 so as to be integrally rotatable and detachable.
- the one-way clutch 7 is disposed between the input rotator 5 and the output rotator 6 and in an overlapping portion facing each other in the radial direction. Further, the rolling bearings 8 are disposed between the input rotator 5 and the output rotator 6 on both axial sides of the one-way clutch 7.
- the one-way clutch 7 is provided to transmit the rotation of the output shaft 35 to the drive shaft 41 via the input rotator 5 and the output rotator 6 so as to be connectable and disconnectable, and the rolling bearing 8 is connected to the output shaft 35 and the drive shaft 41.
- the rolling bearings 8 are disposed on both axial sides of the one-way clutch 7, but may be disposed only on one axial side of the one-way clutch 7.
- the input side connecting portion 52 includes a flange portion 52 a fixed to one end portion of the shaft portion 51, and a bending member 52 b interposed between the flange portion 52 a and the output shaft 35.
- the shaft portion 51 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a key groove 51b is formed on the outer peripheral surface of one axial end portion (left end portion in FIG. 3).
- the flange portion 52a is formed in an annular shape and includes a plurality of (for example, four) protruding portions 52a1 (see FIG. 4) protruding outward in the radial direction at intervals in the circumferential direction. Each protrusion 52a1 is formed with a bolt insertion hole 52a2.
- a fitting hole 52a3 is formed at the center of the flange portion 52a, and one end of the shaft portion 51 is fitted into the fitting hole 52a3 by press fitting or the like.
- a keyway 52a4 is formed in the fitting hole 52a3.
- the shaft portion 51 and the flange portion 52a are coupled so as to be integrally rotatable by attaching a key 53 to the two key grooves 52a4 and 51b.
- the output side connecting portion 62 includes a flange portion 62a provided at the other axial end portion of the cylindrical portion 61, and a bending member 62b interposed between the flange portion 62a and the drive shaft 41.
- the flange portion 62a is integrally formed at one end portion of the cylindrical portion 61 by forging or the like, protrudes radially outward from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 61, and is formed with a bolt insertion hole 62a1 passing therethrough.
- the flange part 62a is provided with two or more (for example, four pieces) at intervals in the circumferential direction similarly to the protrusion part 52a1 of the flange part 52a of the input side connection part 52.
- the bending member 52b of the input side connecting portion 52 is disposed between the flange portion 52a and the flange portion 35c1 provided on the output end portion 35c of the output shaft 35. Further, the bending member 62 b of the output side connecting portion 62 is disposed between the flange portion 62 a and the flange portion 41 a provided at the input end portion of the drive shaft 41.
- the bending members 52b and 62b are composed of a plurality of link-like members or disk-like members, and are connected to the flange portions 52a, 35c1, 62a and 41a by fasteners 52c and 62c, respectively, which are bolts and nuts.
- the bending members 52b and 62b have a function of absorbing misalignment such as eccentricity and declination (shift of the axial center) between the output shaft 35 and the drive shaft 41 by its own bending (elastic deformation). .
- the configuration of the deflecting members 52b and 62b and the configuration of the flange portions 52a, 35c1, 62a, and 41a used in combination therewith are not particularly limited. The configurations described in JP-A-2006-250034 and JP-A-2001-349335 can be applied.
- the input side connecting portion 52 may include the flange portion 35c1 on the output shaft 35 side as a component
- the output side connecting portion 62 may include the flange portion 41a on the drive shaft 41 side as a component. .
- Grease (lubricant) for lubricating the one-way clutch 7 and the rolling bearing 8 disposed therein is filled between the shaft portion 51 of the input rotator 5 and the cylindrical portion 61 of the output rotator 6.
- the shaft coupling device 9 is provided with a sealing means 10 that forms a sealed space for filling grease between the shaft portion 51 and the cylindrical portion 61, which are accommodation regions of the one-way clutch 7 and the rolling bearing 8. Yes.
- the sealing means 10 includes an annular seal receiving member 101 fitted on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion 51 between the left rolling bearing 8 and the flange portion 52 a of the input rotating body 5, and an outer periphery of the seal receiving member 101.
- a ring-shaped first seal member 102 provided in a gap between the surface and the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 61 of the output rotator 6, a lid member 103 that closes an opening on the right end side of the cylindrical portion 61, and the lid member 103 And a second seal member 104 made of an O-ring provided between the end surface of the cylindrical portion 61.
- the lid member 103 is made of a metal plate formed in a circular shape, and is detachably attached to the base portion of the flange portion 62a by an attachment screw 103a.
- the arrangement location of the one-way clutch 7 and the arrangement location of the rolling bearing 8 in the sealed space between the shaft portion 51 and the cylindrical portion 61 are communicated in the axial direction, and grease is provided between the one-way clutch 7 and the rolling bearing 8. It is supposed to spread between. Further, since grease tends to be biased radially outward due to centrifugal force, the sealed space communicates with the outer ring inner peripheral surface 72a of the one-way clutch 7 and the outer ring raceway surface 82a side of the rolling bearing 8 as in the present embodiment. It is preferable.
- an oil supply hole 61a to which a grease nipple (an oil supply port with a check valve) 64 is attached is formed in the outer peripheral portion of the cylindrical portion 61 so as to penetrate in the radial direction to the sealed space.
- the oil supply hole 61 a is provided correspondingly between the one-way clutch 7 and one of the rolling bearings 8.
- the oil supply hole 61 a is formed between the outer ring inner peripheral surface 72 a of the one-way clutch 7 and the outer ring raceway surface 82 a of the rolling bearing 8.
- the oil supply holes 61a are provided at a plurality of positions in the circumferential direction, for example, at four positions as shown in FIG. 4 at equal intervals, and grease can be supplied into the sealed space from any of the oil supply holes 61a. Yes.
- the oil supply hole 61a has not only a function as a grease supply part but also a function as a discharge part.
- the grease can be discharged not only by the oil supply hole 61 a but also by removing the lid member 103 from the output rotating body 6. In this case, since the entire opening at the end of the cylindrical portion 61 can be opened, the grease can be discharged efficiently.
- the position of the oil supply hole 61a also fluctuates.
- the oil supply hole 61a since a plurality of oil supply holes 61a are provided in the circumferential direction, the oil supply hole 61a arranged at a position where oil supply is most easily performed is selected and supplied. be able to. Therefore, the refueling operation can be easily performed.
- the oil supply hole 61a is provided correspondingly between the one-way clutch 7 and the one rolling bearing 8, the grease can be reliably supplied to both.
- the oil supply hole 61 a may be provided between the one-way clutch 7 and the other rolling bearing 8, or provided between the one-way clutch 7 and both the rolling bearings 8. Also good.
- the grease used for lubricating the one-way clutch 7 is preferably one that is less susceptible to temperature changes using an ester as the base oil and a urea-based one as the thickener, but is limited to this. It is not a thing.
- a gap s2 is formed between the end surface of one end portion in the axial direction of the cylindrical portion 61 (left end portion in FIG. 3) and the end surface of the flange portion 52a of the input rotator 5 facing this end surface. Further, a gap s ⁇ b> 3 is formed between the tip of the shaft portion 51 and the lid member 103. Due to the gaps s 2 and s 3, the output rotator 6 can move to both sides in the axial direction with respect to the input rotator 5 in a state where the output rotator 6 is separated from the drive shaft 41.
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the shaft coupling device showing the one-way clutch and the rolling bearing.
- the one-way clutch 7 includes an inner ring 71 and an outer ring 72, and a plurality of rollers (engagement between the outer peripheral surface 71 a of the inner ring 71 and the inner peripheral surface 72 a of the outer ring 72. 73).
- the inner ring 71 is fixed by being fitted to an axially intermediate portion of the shaft portion 51 of the input rotator 5, and rotates integrally with the shaft portion 51.
- a region B in the axial direction intermediate portion of the cylindrical portion 61 in the output rotating body 6 is an outer ring 72 of the one-way clutch 7. Accordingly, the inner peripheral surface of the region B of the cylindrical portion 61 constitutes an outer ring inner peripheral surface 72a on which the rollers 73 roll.
- the rollers 73 are formed in a cylindrical shape, and eight rollers are provided in the circumferential direction.
- the one-way clutch 7 includes an annular retainer 74 that holds each roller 73 at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction, and a plurality of elastic members (biasing members) that elastically bias each roller 73 in one direction. 75).
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a cage of the one-way clutch.
- the retainer 74 is a pair of annular portions 76 facing in the axial direction, and these annular portions 76 are separate from each other, and both ends in the axial direction are fitted into the annular portions 76.
- a pocket 78 is constituted by a space surrounded by both annular portions 76 and a column portion 77 adjacent in the circumferential direction, and each roller 73 is individually accommodated in each pocket 78 (see FIG. 4).
- the annular portion 76 is made of a metal material such as carbon steel or aluminum, and has an outer diameter of 300 mm and an axial thickness of 15 mm, for example.
- a plurality of concave portions 76 a are formed on the inner periphery of the annular portion 76 at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction.
- the column part 77 includes a main body part 77a, a protruding part 77b projecting from one end surface in the circumferential direction of the main body part 77a, and a pair of fitting parts 77c formed at both axial ends of the main body part 77a. Have. And the main-body part 77a, the projection part 77b, and the fitting part 77c are integrally molded by injection-molding a synthetic resin material.
- the protrusion 77b guides (positions) the elastic member 75 housed in the pocket 78, as shown in FIG. Specifically, the protrusion 77b is formed so as to become gradually thinner toward the tip. And the elastic member 75 is loosely fitted from the front end side of the projection part 77b.
- the elastic member 75 is composed of a compression coil spring that is elongated in the axial direction. However, the elastic member 75 may be another type of spring such as a leaf spring.
- the fitting portion 77c is formed to be thinner in the radial direction than the main body portion 77a, and the outer periphery of the annular portion 76 in a state where the fitting portion 77c is fitted in the recess 76a.
- the thickness of the fitting portion 77c is set so that the surface and the outer peripheral surface of the main body portion 77a are substantially flush with each other.
- the retainer 74 includes the annular portion 76 and the column portion 77, which are formed separately from each other. Therefore, the annular portion 76 and the column portion 77 can be individually manufactured. it can. Therefore, the retainer 74 can be easily manufactured as compared with the case where the entire retainer 74 is manufactured integrally. In particular, since the retainer 74 used in the wind power generator 1 is large and difficult to manufacture as a whole, it is more beneficial to configure the annular portion 76 and the column portion 77 separately. is there. Further, the strength of the cage 74 can be sufficiently secured by making the annular portion 76 made of metal, and the weight of the cage 74 as a whole can be reduced by making the column portion 77 made of synthetic resin. .
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a main part of the one-way clutch.
- the rollers 73 are individually arranged in each wedge-shaped space S.
- the rollers 73 are urged by the elastic member 75 in the direction in which the wedge-shaped space S is narrowed.
- the outer peripheral surface of the roller 73 is a contact surface 73a that contacts the cam surface 71a1 of the inner ring 71 and the inner peripheral surface 72a of the outer ring 72, and the contact surface 73a is formed straight in the width direction (axial direction). .
- the inner ring 71 is An attempt is made to rotate relative to the outer ring 72 in one direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 4; arrow a direction in FIG. 6).
- the roller 73 slightly moves in the direction in which the wedge-shaped space S is narrowed (the right direction in FIG.
- the contact surface 73a of the roller 73 is the outer peripheral surface 71a (
- the cam surface 71 a 1; the meshed surface) and the inner peripheral surface (meshed surface) 72 a of the outer ring 72 are pressed against each other, and the roller 73 is meshed between the inner and outer rings 71 and 72.
- the inner and outer rings 71 and 72 can be integrally rotated in the one direction a, and the input rotating body 5 and the output rotating body 6 can be connected so as to be integrally rotatable.
- the rollers 73 are connected to the inner and outer rings 71 and 72. It is held in a state of being engaged with each other. Therefore, the one-way clutch 7 maintains the integral rotation of the inner and outer rings 71 and 72 in the one direction, and the input rotator 5 and the output rotator 6 continue to rotate integrally.
- each wedge-shaped space S is constituted by a part of a cylindrical surface (arc surface) that is continuous in the circumferential direction, but an arc surface that is not continuous in the circumferential direction, for example, the circumferential direction It may be an independent circular arc surface in which a flat surface or an inflection point is interposed between the inner peripheral surface 72a of the outer ring of the wedge-shaped space S adjacent thereto.
- the inner ring 71 of the one-way clutch 7 is fitted to the shaft portion 51 with an interference fit with a predetermined interference. Therefore, both of them can be rotated together by the tightening force of the inner ring 71 with respect to the shaft portion 51. Further, the tightening force of the inner ring 71 with respect to the shaft portion 51 is increased by the engagement between the roller 73 and the inner and outer rings 71 and 72.
- this operation will be described in detail.
- the torque (transmission torque) T2 that can be transmitted from the shaft portion 51 to the inner ring 71 by the tightening force (hereinafter also referred to as “initial tightening force”) due to the fitting between the shaft portion 51 and the inner ring 71 is the wind power generator 1.
- T2 and T1max are T1max> T2 (1)
- the relationship can be set.
- T2 and T3 when the transmission torque that can be transmitted from the shaft portion 51 to the inner ring 71 by the tightening force (hereinafter also referred to as “additional tightening force”) between the rollers 73 and the inner and outer rings 71 and 72 is T3.
- T1 ⁇ T2 + T3 the transmission torque T3max that can be transmitted from the shaft portion 51 to the inner ring 71 with an additional tightening force when the load torque becomes maximum satisfies the following conditions.
- T1max ⁇ T2 + T3max (3)
- the relationship between the load torque and the transmission torques T1 to T3 is as shown in the graph of FIG.
- the maximum load torque mentioned above refers to the maximum load torque assumed as a design condition for the wind turbine generator 1, and when the wind turbine generator 1 breaks down or due to abnormal weather, sudden fluctuations in wind speed exceeding the assumptions occur. It is not an excessive load torque that occurs when it occurs.
- the initial tightening force due to the fitting of the shaft portion 51 and the inner ring 71 can be made as small as possible, and the tightening necessary for the fitting of the two is achieved.
- the allowance can be reduced, and the internal stress (especially the stress in the circumferential direction) generated in the inner ring 71 by the fitting can be reduced.
- the durability of the inner ring 71 can be improved, and the life of the one-way clutch 7 and thus the shaft coupling device 9 can be increased.
- the interference between the shaft part 51 and the inner ring 71 can be set to 10 ⁇ m at the minimum.
- the inner ring 71 of the one-way clutch 7 is omitted and the cam surface is formed directly on the shaft portion 51, stress concentration of the inner ring 71 due to the fitting as described above can be suppressed, which is preferable.
- the one-way clutch 7 used in the wind turbine generator 1 is large as in this embodiment, it is difficult to form a cam surface directly on the shaft portion 51, which is not realistic. Therefore, it is most effective to set the relationship between the transmission torques T1 to T3 and the load torque as in the above (1) to (3).
- the tightening force due to the meshing between the rollers 73 and the inner and outer rings 71 and 72 is excessively increased as the load torque is increased, the load on the inner ring 71 is increased and the durability may be decreased. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as the load torque increases, the increase in the vertical component load applied from the roller 73 to the inner ring 71 (cam surface 71a1) with respect to the increase in the load torque is reduced, and the burden on the inner ring 71 is made possible. Can be made small.
- FIG. 6 the outer ring inner peripheral surface 72 a is formed in a circular arc surface, so that the wedge angle becomes larger as the wedge-shaped space S becomes narrower.
- FIG. 8A shows a state in which the wedge-shaped space S is relatively wide and the roller 73 is located in a region where the wedge angle ⁇ a is small
- FIG. 8B shows that the wedge-shaped space S is relatively narrow.
- a state is shown in which the rollers 73 are located in a region where the wedge angle ⁇ b is large.
- the roller 73 is positioned in a wide area of the wedge-shaped space S because the roller 73 and the inner and outer rings 71 and 72 are engaged at the initial stage, for example, from the non-rotating state to the cut-in wind speed (the minimum wind speed necessary for power generation). ), And when the load torque is small, such as when the rotation is constant and stable at the cut-in wind speed, the roller 73 is positioned in a narrow region of the wedge-shaped space S. This is the case when the load torque is high when the wind speed is higher than the rated wind speed and the rated output is reached.
- the cut-in wind speed may be an instantaneous wind speed or an average wind speed for a predetermined time. Therefore, in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the loads Fa and Fb applied to the rollers 73 from the inner peripheral surface 72a of the outer ring are as follows. Fa ⁇ Fb (4) There is a relationship.
- the ratio (Fb / Fb1) of the vertical component load Fb1 to the load Fb applied to the roller 73 from the outer ring inner peripheral surface 72a is the vertical component load relative to the load Fa in FIG. 8 (a). It becomes smaller than the ratio of Fa1 (Fa / Fa1). Therefore, even if the load torque increases, the vertical component load Fb1 does not increase so much, and the burden on the inner ring 71 can be reduced.
- the wedge angle ⁇ a when the initial load torque of meshing between the rollers 73 and the inner and outer rings 71 and 72 is applied, and the wedge angle ⁇ b when the maximum load torque is applied are: 1.0 ° ⁇ b- ⁇ a ⁇ 1.5 ° (5)
- the relationship is set.
- the wedge angle ⁇ a is preferably in the range of 4 ° to 9 °, and the wedge angle ⁇ b is preferably in the range of 5.5 ° to 10 °. If the wedge angle ⁇ a is smaller than 4 °, the vertical component load Fa1 applied from the roller 73 to the cam surface 71a1 may become larger than necessary.
- the wedge angle ⁇ a exceeds 9 °, the other wedge angle This is because ⁇ b becomes too large, and the engagement between the roller and both peripheral surfaces may be insufficient. If the wedge angle ⁇ b is smaller than 5.5 °, the other wedge angle ⁇ a becomes too small, and the vertical component load Fa1 applied from the roller 73 to the cam surface 71a1 may increase more than necessary. This is because if the wedge angle ⁇ b exceeds 10 °, the engagement between the rollers 73 and the inner and outer rings 71 and 72 may be insufficient.
- the ratio between the wedge angles ⁇ a and ⁇ b is 1.1 ⁇ b / ⁇ a ⁇ 1.4 (6) (More preferably, 1.11 ⁇ b / ⁇ a ⁇ 1.38) Is set to By setting the wedge angles ⁇ a and ⁇ b in the relationship as described above, the shaft 51 and the inner ring 71 are in contact between the initial stage of meshing between the roller 73 and the inner ring 71 and the outer ring 72 until the load torque becomes maximum. Torque can be transmitted reliably and the burden on the inner ring 71 can be reduced.
- the relationship as in (5) and (6) above indicates that the inner diameter of the outer ring 72, the outer diameter of the roller 73, and the P.P. C. D, and can be set by adjusting the distance between the inner peripheral surface 72a of the outer ring and the cam surface 71a1.
- the number of rollers 73 in the one-way clutch 7 is preferably set to 4 to 8.
- the pair of rolling bearings 8 are respectively disposed between the shaft portion 51 of the input rotator 5 and the cylindrical portion 61 of the output rotator 6, so that the input rotator 5 and the output rotator 6 are relative to each other. It is rotatably supported.
- the rolling bearings 8 are arranged adjacent to each other on both sides in the axial direction of the one-way clutch 7 via washers (positioning tools) 91.
- the rolling bearing 8 includes an inner ring 81 and an outer ring 82 as raceway rings, a plurality of cylindrical rollers (rolling elements) 83 disposed between the inner ring 81 and the outer ring 82, and a plurality of cylindrical rollers 83. It consists of a cylindrical roller bearing provided with a cage 84 that holds the gap in the direction.
- the inner ring 81 has an inner ring raceway surface 81a formed on the outer periphery, and an inner ring flange 81b formed to project radially outward on both axial sides of the inner ring raceway surface 81a. Both end surfaces of the cylindrical roller 83 are in sliding contact with the inner surface of each inner ring collar 81b.
- the inner ring flange 81b adjacent to the one-way clutch 7 is more than the inner ring 71 of the one-way clutch 7 so that the radially outer end thereof is positioned on the axial direction side of the retainer 74 of the one-way clutch 7. Projects radially outward.
- a region A and a region C at both ends in the axial direction of the cylindrical portion 61 in the output rotator 6 serve as an outer ring 82 of the rolling bearing 8. Is formed.
- a cylindrical roller 83 is disposed between the outer ring raceway surface 82a and the inner ring raceway surface 81a so as to be able to roll. Therefore, the cylindrical portion 61 of the output rotator 6 serves as the outer ring 72 of the one-way clutch 7 and the outer ring 82 of the rolling bearing 8, and the outer ring inner peripheral surface 72 a of the one-way clutch 7 and the outer ring raceway surface of the rolling bearing 8.
- 82a has the same inner diameter.
- the outer ring 72 of the one-way clutch 7 and the outer ring 82 of the rolling bearing 8 are integrally formed.
- the washer 91 is formed by forming a metal thin plate material such as SPCC into a ring shape, and the axial thickness dimension of the cross-sectional shape is smaller than the radial width dimension.
- the washer 91 is fitted (freely fitted) to the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion 51 of the input rotator 5 and is sandwiched between the inner ring 71 of the one-way clutch 7 and the inner ring 81 of the rolling bearing 8. Further, the washer 91 protrudes radially outward from the inner ring 71 of the one-way clutch 7 and can come into contact with the axial side surface of the cage 74 of the one-way clutch 7.
- the cage 74 of the one-way clutch 7 is positioned with respect to the axial direction by the washer 91. Moreover, since the washer 91 is arrange
- the washer 91 can be formed as thin as possible, and the retainer 74 can be positioned reliably. Further, the flange 81b formed on the inner ring 81 of the rolling bearing 8 protrudes radially outward from the inner ring 71 of the one-way clutch 7 and is disposed on the axial direction side of the retainer 74. The washer 91 can be backed up by the collar portion 81b, and the washer 91 can be supported more firmly. Therefore, the washer 91 can be formed thinner, and an increase in the axial dimension of the one-way clutch 7 accompanying the provision of the washer 91 can be suppressed.
- the washer 91 is disposed with a gap serving as a grease passage between the cylindrical portion 61 so as not to hinder the flow of grease between the one-way clutch 7 and the rolling bearing 8.
- FIGS. 10 (a) -10 (d) are explanatory views showing the assembly procedure of the shaft coupling device.
- the assembly procedure of the shaft coupling device 9 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 10 (a) -10 (d).
- one rolling bearing 8, a washer 91, an inner ring 71 of the one-way clutch 7, and an annular portion 76 of the retainer 74 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion 51 of the input rotating body 5.
- the column portion 77, the annular portion 76, the washer 91, and the other rolling bearing 8 are attached in sequence.
- the rolling bearing 8 is in a state in which the cage 84 and the cylindrical roller 83 are assembled to the inner ring 81 in advance.
- the inner ring 81 of the rolling bearing 8 and the inner ring 71 of the one-way clutch 7 are attached by being fitted to the outer peripheral surface 51a of the shaft portion 51 by shrink fitting or cold fitting. Therefore, the inner rings 81 and 71 are firmly fitted to the shaft portion 51 with an interference fit with a predetermined allowance.
- the retainer 74 is attached by first loosely fitting one annular portion 76 to the outer peripheral surface of the inner ring 71, and one fitting portion of the column portion 77 in each recess 76 a (see FIG. 7) of the annular portion 76. 77c (see FIG. 7) is fitted, and then the other annular portion 76 is loosely fitted to the inner ring 71 while the concave portion 76a is fitted to the other fitting portion 77c of the column portion 77.
- the seal receiving member 101 is fitted to the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion 51 by shrink fitting or the like. Further, the elastic member 75 and the roller 73 of the one-way clutch 7 are attached to the cage 74.
- the cylindrical portion 61 of the output rotator 6 is mounted on the radially outer side of the cylindrical roller 83 of the rolling bearing 8 and the roller 73 of the one-way clutch 7 mounted on the input rotator 5.
- the roller 73 of the one-way clutch 7 is pressed by the elastic member 75 in the pocket 78 and is positioned on the end side of the cam surface 71 a 1.
- the inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion 61, that is, the outer ring inner circumferential surface 72 a of the one-way clutch 7 protrudes radially outward.
- the elastic member 75 is in a state where the tip end portion (lower end portion in the drawing) of the cylindrical portion 61 is in contact with the end portion of the roller 73.
- the cylindrical portion 61 is rotated in a direction opposite to the direction in which 73 is urged.
- the roller 73 can be moved back inward in the radial direction while moving to the center side of the cam surface 71 a 1, and the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 61 can be easily fitted to the outer side in the radial direction of the roller 73.
- the assembly work is performed in an unstable state in which the components are suspended by a crane. Therefore, when the cylindrical portion 61 of the output rotator 6 is mounted on the radially outer side of the roller 73 of the one-way clutch 7 mounted on the input rotator 5, the tip of the cylindrical portion 61 and the roller 73 of the one-way clutch 7 are mounted.
- roller 73 Since the roller 73 is pressed by the elastic member 75 and is positioned on the circumferential end side of the cam surface 71a1, the roller 73 is attached to the cylindrical portion 61 on the radially outer side of the roller 73. Although it is necessary to bring it closer to the center in the circumferential direction of the cam surface 71a1, the assembling work becomes extremely difficult when it is difficult to align the tip of the cylindrical portion 61 and the end of the roller 73 of the one-way clutch 7.
- a tapered surface 61 b that expands the inner diameter is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the tip of the cylindrical portion 61.
- the tapered surface 61 b is pressed against the end of the roller 73 to facilitate alignment with the end of the cylindrical portion 61 and the end of the cylindrical portion 61, and the end of the cylindrical portion 61 is brought into contact with the end of the roller 73. Easy to bite. Further, since the cylindrical portion 61 can be easily held in a state where the tapered surface 61b is pressed against the end portion of the roller 73, the roller 73 can be easily moved to the center side in the circumferential direction of the cam surface 71a1. The attachment can be performed more easily.
- the outer peripheral edge 73e at the axial end of the roller 73 of the one-way clutch 7 is preferably formed with a tapered surface so that it can be easily aligned with the tapered surface 61b when the cylindrical portion 61 is assembled. Further, by forming a taper surface or an R surface on the outer peripheral surface of the axial end portion of the shaft portion 51 and the inner peripheral surface of the axial ends of the inner rings 71 and 81 fitted to the shaft portion 51, Centering and assembly can be easily performed. Finally, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), the key 53 is attached to the key groove 51 b of the shaft portion 51, and the flange portion 52 a is fitted to the outer peripheral surface 51 a of the shaft portion 51.
- one rolling bearing 8 is assembled to the outer peripheral portion of the shaft portion 51 of the input rotating body 5, and then the cylindrical portion 61 of the output rotating body 6 is assembled.
- a method of inserting a pre-assembled one-way clutch between the cylindrical portion 61 is conceivable.
- the one-way clutch used in the wind power generator 1 is large, it is very difficult to insert the one-way clutch into the narrow space between the shaft portion 51 and the cylindrical portion 61 in a state where the one-way clutch is assembled in advance. It is.
- roller 73 protrudes radially outward from the inner peripheral surface 72a of the cylindrical portion 61 by the action of the elastic member 75 and the cam surface 71a1, so that the one-way clutch 7 must be inserted into the cylindrical portion 61 inside.
- the roller 73 must be pressed inward in the radial direction, and the operation becomes extremely complicated.
- the one-way clutch 7 and the rolling bearing 8 except the outer rings 72 and 82 are connected to the shaft of the input rotating body 5. Since the output rotator 6 is assembled in the state of being assembled to the portion 51, the plurality of rollers 73 can be simultaneously retracted radially inward by rotating the cylindrical portion 61 of the output rotator 6 during the assembly.
- the shaft coupling device 9 can be easily assembled.
- the shaft diameters of the output shaft 35 of the speed increaser 3 and the drive shaft 41 of the generator 4 are also increased, and the weight of the shaft coupling device 9 is inevitably required. Become bigger. Therefore, when assembling the shaft coupling device 9, it is very difficult for a person to lift and work directly.
- the weight of the shaft coupling device 9 may exceed 100 kg, and components suspended by a crane are assembled in an unstable state or a special jig is used. For example, the labor required for the assembly work becomes very large. Therefore, assembling the shaft coupling device 9 as described above is extremely effective.
- the assembly procedure up to FIG. 10C can be changed as appropriate.
- the inner ring 81, the cage 84, and the cylindrical roller 83 of the rolling bearing 8 may be separately assembled to the shaft portion 51.
- the wind turbine generator 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a cover member (shielding means) 92 that covers the shaft coupling device 9.
- the cover member 92 is made of elastically deformable synthetic resin, rubber, or the like.
- the cover member 92 is formed in a cylindrical shape, provided with connecting portions 93 and 94 at both ends in the axial direction, and a bellows portion 95 between the connecting portions 93 and 94. Is provided.
- One connecting portion 93 is fixed to the outer peripheral surface of drive shaft 41 (or may be flange portion 41a) by a fixing band or the like.
- the other connecting portion 94 is connected by engaging with the flange portion 35 c 1 of the output shaft 35.
- the bellows portion 95 can be expanded and contracted in the axial direction and bent or bent in the radial direction.
- FIG. 12 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the connecting portion of the cover member.
- the connecting portion 94 includes a cored bar 94a having an L-shaped cross section and an elastic member 94b bonded to the outer surface of the cored bar 94a.
- a sliding member 94c that contacts the side surface of the flange portion 35c1 on the side of the speed increaser 3 is provided at the distal end portion of the connecting portion 94.
- a member having a small sliding resistance with respect to the flange portion 35c1 for example, a member having a friction coefficient reduced by coating the surface of a metal plate is used.
- the sliding member 94c is pressed against the flange portion 35c1 by the force that the bellows portion 95 contracts in the direction of the arrow c, and the flow of the airflow inside and outside the cover member 92 is suppressed by the sealing action of the sliding member 94c. ing.
- the wind power generator 1 installed on the coast or on the ocean operates by receiving a wind containing a large amount of salt.
- problems such as metal corrosion due to salt damage occur, resulting in a large durability. Affect.
- the shaft coupling device 9 is covered with a cover member 92, and entry of foreign matter and airflow into the shaft coupling device 9 is suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the function of the shaft coupling device 9 due to salt damage or the like, in particular, deterioration of the function of the one-way clutch 7.
- the cover member 92 has one end in the axial direction fixed to the drive shaft 41, but the other end in the axial direction is connected to the output shaft 35 so as to be relatively rotatable, so that the cover member 92 is driven with the output shaft 35 by the one-way clutch 7.
- the cover member 92 is not twisted by the relative rotation of the shaft 41. Further, since the sliding member 94c of the connecting portion 94 is pressed against the flange portion 35c1 by utilizing the elastic deformation (contraction) of the bellows portion 95, relative rotation of both is allowed while suppressing intrusion of foreign matter and airflow. be able to.
- the wind turbine generator 1 is disposed between the input rotator 5 that rotates together with the output shaft 35 of the speed increaser 3 and the output rotator 6 that rotates together with the drive shaft 41 of the generator 4.
- the connection between the input rotator 5 and the output rotator 6 can be disconnected. That is, even if the rotational speed of the output shaft 35 rapidly decreases via the main shaft 2 due to a decrease in wind power, the rotation due to the inertia of the rotor 42 of the generator 4 is transmitted to the output shaft 35 via the drive shaft 41. Can be prevented.
- the load acting on the roller bearings 36a, 36b, 37a, 37b, 38, 39, etc. of the speed increaser 3 can be reduced. Can do. As a result, the gears 31b and 31c of the planetary gear mechanism 31, the shafts 33 to 35 of the high-speed gear mechanism 32, and the roller bearings 36a, 36b, 37a, 37b, 38, and 39 can all be downsized.
- the speed increaser 3 can be reduced in weight and can be manufactured at low cost.
- the rotor 42 of the generator 4 continues to rotate due to inertia without suddenly decelerating, so the average rotational speed of the rotor 42 is increased. Can do. Thereby, the power generation efficiency of the generator 4 can be improved.
- a rolling bearing 8 is disposed between the input rotator 5 and the output rotator 6 so as to be relatively rotatable with each other, the roller 73 and the inner and outer rings 71 and 72 in the one-way clutch 7 are arranged.
- the input rotating body 5 and the output rotating body 6 are radially connected to each other by the rolling bearing 8. It is possible to prevent relative movement. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the input rotator 5 and the output rotator 6 from rattling in the radial direction during the operation of the wind turbine generator 1.
- the outer ring inner peripheral surface 72a of the one-way clutch 7 and the outer ring raceway surface 82a of the rolling bearing 8 are formed on the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 61 of the output rotating body 6 that is a common member. Therefore, the output rotating body 6 can be used as the outer ring 72 of the one-way clutch 7 and the outer ring 82 of each rolling bearing 8. Thereby, the structure of the wind power generator 1 whole can be simplified.
- the output rotator 6 is detachably fixed to the drive shaft 41 of the generator 4 and is movably disposed in the axial direction with respect to the input rotator 5, so that the output rotator 6 is connected to the drive shaft.
- the output rotator 6 can be removed from the input rotator 5 by removing it from 41 and moving it in the axial direction relative to the input rotator 5.
- the input rotator 5 and the output rotator 6 are provided with gaps s2 and s3, and the engagement element 73 of the one-way clutch 7 and the rolling element 83 of the rolling bearing 8 are made of cylindrical rollers. Relative movement in the axial direction is allowed due to the fact that the outer ring inner circumferential surface 72a and the outer ring raceway surface 82a on which the cylindrical rollers 73 and 83 roll are formed on a cylindrical surface (arc surface). Has been.
- the relative movement in the axial direction between the input rotator 5 and the output rotator 6 causes the outer ring inner peripheral surface 72 a of the one-way clutch 7 and the outer ring raceway surface 82 a of the rolling bearing 8 to move in the axial direction with respect to the cylindrical rollers 73 and 83.
- the outer ring inner circumferential surface 72a and the outer ring raceway surface 82a are displaced in the axial direction.
- the wind power generator 1 is large, the amount of displacement is inevitably large.
- the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 61 is previously subjected to the necessary surface treatment on the outer ring cylindrical surface 72a and the outer ring raceway surface 82a within a range including the assumed positional deviation amount.
- This positional deviation amount assumes a temperature change range (for example, ⁇ 40 ° C. to 60 ° C.) from the environmental temperature in which the wind power generator 1 is used, the temperature in the nacelle that takes into account the amount of heat generated by the generator 4, and the like.
- the amount of expansion and contraction of each member in this temperature change region can be estimated by calculating or experimenting.
- the gaps s2 and s3 are preferably set to dimensions larger than the axial extension amount of each axis at the upper limit (maximum temperature) of the assumed temperature change range.
- surface treatment of the outer ring inner peripheral surface 72a and the outer ring raceway surface 82a for example, surface modification treatment such as carbonitriding treatment, coating treatment such as blackening treatment or DLC coating may be used. Further, it may be a heat treatment such as quenching or tempering.
- the one-way clutch 7 and the shaft coupling device 9 incorporating this are arranged between the speed increaser 3 and the brake 44. It is preferred that Assuming that the one-way clutch 7 is disposed between the brake 44 and the generator 4, even if the brake 44 is applied during rotation, the rotation on the gearbox 3 side only decelerates, and the generator 4 side This is because the rotation is continued and idled by the one-way clutch 7 and it is difficult to quickly stop the generator 4 when the generator 4 is abnormal.
- the one-way clutch 7 and the shaft coupling device 9 are not necessarily provided between the brake 44 and the generator 4, and are provided between the brake 44 and the generator 4 as shown in FIG. 14. It may be.
- the one-way clutch 7 and the shaft coupling device 9 may be provided between the two brakes.
- the output rotator 6 is disposed on the radially outer side of the input rotator 5, but may be disposed on the radially inner side of the input rotator 5 as shown in FIG.
- the output rotator 6 may be provided with the shaft portion 65
- the input rotator 5 may be provided with the cylindrical portion 54
- the cylindrical portion 54 may be disposed concentrically outside the shaft portion 65 in the radial direction.
- the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 54 is used as an outer peripheral surface of the outer ring of the one-way clutch 7 and an outer ring raceway surface of the rolling bearing 8, and the one-way clutch 7 and the inner rings 71 of the rolling bearing 8 are connected to the shaft portion 65 of the output rotating body 6. 81 may be fitted.
- the one-way clutch 7 may have an inner peripheral surface of the outer ring as a cam surface and an outer peripheral surface of the inner ring as a cylindrical surface.
- an outer peripheral surface of the inner ring may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion 65 of the output rotating body 6, and the shaft portion 65 may also be used as the inner ring.
- the output rotating body is the outer ring of the one-way clutch and the outer ring of the rolling bearing, these outer rings may be provided as separate members with respect to the output rotating body.
- the rolling bearing disposed between the input rotator and the output rotator is a cylindrical roller bearing for moving the output rotator in the axial direction.
- It may be a ball bearing.
- the cage of the one-way clutch may be one in which the annular portion and the column portion are integrally formed of the same material, and the material may be a metal or a synthetic resin.
- the synthetic resin material forming the cage phenol resin, polyamide resin, PEEK (polyether ether ketone) resin, or the like can be used.
- the wind power generator of the present invention is not limited to the horizontal axis type shown in FIG. 1, but may be the vertical axis type shown in FIG. Even in this case, a shaft coupling device 9 including a one-way clutch can be provided between the speed increaser 3 and the generator 4.
- the lid member 103 constituting the sealing means 10 may be attached to the shaft portion 51 of the input rotating body 5 by a fixing screw 103b as shown in FIG.
- the lid member 103 is not only configured as the sealing means 10, but also functions as a “detachment prevention member” that prevents the input rotating body 5 and the output rotating body 6 from coming off in the axial direction.
- the shaft coupling device 9 is assembled with a crane when the shaft coupling device 9 is assembled between the speed increaser 3 and the generator 4 or when the shaft coupling device 9 is transported for shipment.
- the joint device 9 is lifted, the input rotator 5 and the output rotator 6 can be prevented from separating.
- the seal member 104 can be omitted.
- the present invention is not limited to one in which the output shaft 35 of the speed increaser 3 and the drive shaft 41 of the generator 4 are connected via the shaft coupling device 9, but one directly between the output shaft 35 and the drive shaft 41.
- attached the direction clutch 7 may be sufficient.
- the output shaft 35 in the embodiment of the present invention can include a portion connected to the output shaft 35 in the shaft coupling device 9.
- the drive shaft 41 is connected to the drive shaft 41 in the shaft coupling device 9. Can be included.
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上記風力発電装置の増速機には、高速で回転する出力軸を回転自在に支持するころ軸受が設けられている。しかし、このころ軸受は、ころの転動面や回転輪の軌道面に発生したスメアリング(表層焼付きが起こる現象)によって寿命が低下するという事情があった。
一方向クラッチが、径方向に対向する2面間に形成されたくさび状空間にころを配置し、このころを当該2面に噛み合わせることによって出力軸と駆動軸とを一体回転可能に接続し、その噛み合いを解除することによって前記接続を遮断するものである場合、ころがくさび状空間の狭い領域に配置されるほど、ころから各面に付与される力が多大となり、各面の負担が増大し、一方向クラッチの寿命が低下するおそれがある。
1.1<θb/θa<1.4
の関係が満たされている、風力発電装置用の一方向クラッチを提供する。
くさび角θaが4゜よりも小さいと、ころから前記他方の周面に付与される分力が必要以上に高まる可能性があり、くさび角θaが9゜を超えると、他方のくさび角θbが大きくなりすぎ、ころと両周面との噛み合いが不十分となる可能性があるからである。
くさび角θbが、5.5゜よりも小さいと、他方のくさび角θaが小さくなりすぎ、ころから前記他方の周面に付与される分力が必要以上に高まる可能性があり、くさび角θbが10゜を超えると、ころと両周面との噛み合いが不十分となる可能性があるからである。
このような構成によって、ころの噛み合い初期におけるくさび状空間のくさび角θaよりも、最大の負荷トルクが作用したときのくさび角θbを大きくすることができる。
この構成によれば、増速機の出力軸と発電機の入力軸との間の軸方向のスペースが確保できないような場合であっても、両軸を接続する軸継手装置を利用して一方向クラッチを設けることが可能となる。
図1は、本発明の一実施形態に係る風力発電装置の概略側面図である。
風力発電装置1は、ブレード(受風部材)11、支柱12、及びナセル13を備えている。ブレード11は、主軸2の先端に設けられた複数枚の羽根により構成され、風を受けることによって主軸2を回転させる。ナセル13は、主軸2と、この主軸2を支持するための支持機構15と、主軸2の回転を増速する増速機3と、増速機3によって増速された回転動力によって発電する発電機4と、これらを収容するケーシング18等を備えている。支柱12は、上下方向の軸心回りに水平旋回可能にナセル13を支持している。
発電機4は、例えば誘導発電機により構成され、増速機3により増速された回転を入力して回転する駆動軸(入力軸)41と、発電機4に内蔵されたロータ42と、図示しないステータ等とを有する。ロータ42は駆動軸41に一体回転可能に連結されており、発電機4は、駆動軸41が回転してロータ42が駆動することに伴って発電するように構成されている。また、駆動軸41には、当該駆動軸41を制動するためのブレーキ44が設けられている。
遊星歯車機構31は、内歯車(リングギヤ)31aと、主軸2に一体回転可能に連結された遊星キャリア(図示省略)に保持された複数の遊星歯車31bと、遊星歯車31bに噛み合う太陽歯車31cとを有している。これにより、前記主軸2とともに遊星キャリアが回転すると、遊星歯車31bを介して太陽歯車31cが回転し、その回転が高速段歯車機構32の低速軸33に伝達される。
低速軸33は、その直径が例えば約1mの大型の回転軸からなり、主軸2と同心上に配置されている。低速軸33の軸方向両端部はころ軸受36a,36bにより回転自在に支持されている。
出力軸35は、中間軸34の上方に配置されており、回転トルクを出力するようになっている。出力軸35の軸方向の一端部35b及び他端部(出力端部)35c側は、それぞれころ軸受38,39により回転自在に支持されている。
保持器38dは、軸方向に離反して配置された一対の円環部38d1と、この円環部38d1の周方向に沿って等間隔おきに配置されて両円環部38d1同士を連結する複数の柱部38d2とを有している。一対の円環部38d1と隣接する柱部38d2との間には、それぞれポケット38d3が形成されており、このポケット38d3内に各円筒ころ38cが配置されている。なお、大型の風力発電装置1においては、増速機3の出力軸35を支持する転がり軸受には、大きな負荷が付与されるため、剛性が高く、かつ出力軸35の熱による軸方向の伸縮を好適に吸収することができるころ軸受38を用いることが好ましい。ただし、当該転がり軸受として玉軸受や円錐ころ軸受を用いてもよい。
入力回転体5は、軸部51と、この軸部51の軸方向一端部(図3における左端部)に設けられた入力側連結部52とを備えている。この入力側連結部52が出力軸35に一体回転可能かつ着脱可能に連結されている。
出力回転体6は、入力回転体5と同心上に配置されており、円筒形状に形成された円筒部61と、この円筒部61の軸方向他端部(図3における右端部)に設けられた出力側連結部62とを備えている。この出力側連結部62が駆動軸41に一体回転可能かつ着脱可能に接続されている。
また、給油孔61aは、一方向クラッチ7と一方の転がり軸受8との間に対応して設けられているので、両者に対するグリースの供給を確実に行うことができる。給油孔61aは、一方向クラッチ7と他方の転がり軸受8との間に対応して設けられていてもよく、一方向クラッチ7と双方の転がり軸受8との間に対応して設けられていてもよい。なお、一方向クラッチ7の潤滑に用いるグリースは、基油にエステル、増ちょう剤にウレア系のもの等を用いた温度変化に影響を受けにくいものを用いることが好ましいが、これに限定されるものではない。
図4及び図5に示すように、一方向クラッチ7は、内輪71及び外輪72と、この内輪71の外周面71aと外輪72の内周面72aとの間に配置された複数のころ(係合子)73とを備えている。
図7は、一方向クラッチの保持器を示す斜視図である。図7において、保持器74は、軸方向に対向する一対の円環部76と、これら円環部76とは別体であって、両円環部76に軸方向両端部がそれぞれ嵌合される複数の柱部77とを有している。両円環部76と周方向に隣接する柱部77とに囲まれた空間によってポケット78が構成されており、各ポケット78に各ころ73が個別に収容されている(図4参照)。
柱部77は、本体部77aと、本体部77aの周方向の一端面に突設された突起部77bと、本体部77aの軸方向両端部にそれぞれ形成された一対の嵌合部77cとを有している。そして、本体部77a、突起部77b、及び嵌合部77cは、合成樹脂材料を射出成形することにより一体成形されている。
図6は、一方向クラッチの要部を拡大して示す断面図である。
ころ73は各くさび状空間Sに個別に配置されている。また、ころ73は、弾性部材75によってくさび状空間Sが狭くなる方向に付勢されている。ころ73の外周面は、内輪71のカム面71a1及び外輪72の内周面72aに接触する接触面73aとなっており、この接触面73aは幅方向(軸方向)に真っ直ぐに形成されている。
なお、各くさび状空間Sを形成する外輪内周面72aは、周方向に連続する円筒面の一部(円弧面)によって構成されているが、周方向に連続しない円弧面、例えば、周方向に隣接するくさび状空間Sの外輪内周面72aの間に平坦面や変曲点が介在するような独立した円弧面であってもよい。
T1max>T2 ・・・(1)
の関係に設定することができる。
T1<T2+T3 ・・・(2)
特に、負荷トルクが最大となったときの追加の締め付け力で、軸部51から内輪71に伝達可能な伝達トルクT3maxは、以下の条件を満たしている。
T1max<T2+T3max ・・・(3)
上記(1)~(3)の関係が満たされることによって、軸部51と内輪71との嵌め合いによる初期の締め付け力を可及的に小さくすることができ、両者の嵌め合いに必要な締め代を小さくし、当該嵌め合いによって内輪71に生じる内部応力(特に円周方向の応力)を小さくすることができる。内輪71の内部応力を小さくすることで内輪71の耐久性を高め、一方向クラッチ7、ひいては軸継手装置9の寿命を高めることができる。なお、軸部51と内輪71の間の締め代は、最小で10μmとすることができる。
したがって、図8(a),(b)において、外輪内周面72aからころ73に付与される荷重Fa,Fbは、
Fa<Fb ・・・(4)
の関係がある。
1.0゜<θb-θa<1.5゜ ・・・(5)
の関係に設定されている。
くさび角θaは、4゜~9゜の範囲にあることが好ましく、くさび角θbは、5.5゜~10゜の範囲にあることが好ましい。くさび角θaが4゜よりも小さいと、ころ73からカム面71a1に付与される垂直成分荷重Fa1が必要以上に大きくなる可能性があり、くさび角θaが9゜を超えると、他方のくさび角θbが大きくなりすぎ、ころと両周面との噛み合いが不十分となる可能性があるからである。また、くさび角θbが、5.5゜よりも小さいと、他方のくさび角θaが小さくなりすぎ、ころ73からカム面71a1に付与される垂直成分荷重Fa1が必要以上に高まる可能性があり、くさび角θbが10゜を超えると、ころ73と内外輪71,72との噛み合いが不十分となる可能性があるからである。
1.1<θb/θa<1.4 ・・・(6)
(より好ましくは、1.11<θb/θa<1.38)
に設定されている。
くさび角θa,θbが以上のような関係に設定されることによって、ころ73と内輪71及び外輪72との噛み合いの初期から負荷トルクが最大となるまでの間、軸部51と内輪71とのトルク伝達を確実に行うことができるとともに内輪71の負担も軽減することができる。
内輪81は、外周に形成された内輪軌道面81aと、この内輪軌道面81aの軸方向両側において径方向外側へ突出して形成された内輪鍔部81bとを有している。各内輪鍔部81bの内側面には、円筒ころ83の両端面がそれぞれ摺接するようになっている。また、一方向クラッチ7に隣接する内輪鍔部81bは、その径方向外端部が、一方向クラッチ7の保持器74の軸方向側方に位置するように一方向クラッチ7の内輪71よりも径方向外方へ突出している。
以下、図10(a)-10(d)を参照して軸継手装置9の組立手順を説明する。まず、図10(a)に示すように、入力回転体5の軸部51の外周面に、一方の転がり軸受8、ワッシャ91、一方向クラッチ7の内輪71、保持器74の円環部76、柱部77、円環部76、ワッシャ91、他方の転がり軸受8を順次取り付ける。この際、転がり軸受8は、予め内輪81に保持器84及び円筒ころ83を組み付けた状態としておく。転がり軸受8の内輪81及び一方向クラッチ7の内輪71は、焼き嵌め又は冷やし嵌めによって軸部51の外周面51aに嵌合することによって取り付ける。したがって、内輪81,71は、所定の締め代をもって締まり嵌めで軸部51に強固に嵌合される。保持器74の取り付けは、まず一方の円環部76を内輪71の外周面に遊嵌し、この円環部76の各凹部76a(図7参照)に、柱部77の一方の嵌合部77c(図7参照)を嵌合し、その後、他方の円環部76を内輪71に遊嵌しつつ、その凹部76aを柱部77の他方の嵌合部77cに嵌合させることにより行う。
また、風力発電装置1は大型であり、軸継手装置9の個々の部品も大型化するため、当該部品をクレーンで吊った不安定な状態で組立作業が行われることになる。そのため、出力回転体6の円筒部61を、入力回転体5に装着した一方向クラッチ7のころ73の径方向外側に装着する際に、円筒部61の先端部と一方向クラッチ7のころ73の端部との位置を合わせにくくなる。また、ころ73は弾性部材75により押圧されることでカム面71a1の周方向端部側に位置しているため、円筒部61をころ73の径方向外側に装着するには、当該ころ73をカム面71a1の周方向中央側に寄せる必要があるが、円筒部61の先端部と一方向クラッチ7のころ73の端部との位置を合わせにくい状態では組立作業が著しく困難となる。本実施形態では、円筒部61の先端内周面には、内径を拡大するようなテーパー面61bが形成されている。そして、このテーパー面61bをころ73の端部に押し当てることで、円筒部61の先端部ところ73の端部との位置合わせを容易にし、円筒部61の先端部をころ73の端部に噛み込ませ易くしている。また、テーパー面61bをころ73の端部に押し当てた状態での円筒部61の保持が容易になるため、ころ73をカム面71a1の周方向中央側によせ易くなり、円筒部61の組付けをより容易に行うことができる。
最後に、図10(d)に示すように、軸部51のキー溝51bにキー53を取り付け、軸部51の外周面51aにフランジ部52aを嵌合する。
連結部94は、断面L字形状の芯金94aと、この芯金94aの外面に接着された弾性部材94bとを備えている。また、連結部94の先端部には、フランジ部35c1の増速機3側の側面に当接する摺動部材94cが設けられている。この摺動部材94cは、フランジ部35c1に対する摺動抵抗が小さい部材、例えば金属板の表面にコーティング処理を施すことによって摩擦係数を小さくした部材が用いられる。また、摺動部材94cは、蛇腹部95が矢印c方向に収縮する力によってフランジ部35c1に押圧されており、この摺動部材94cのシール作用によってカバー部材92の内外の気流の流通が抑制されている。
さらに、入力回転体5と出力回転体6との接続を遮断することにより、発電機4のロータ42は、急激に減速することなく慣性によって回転し続けるため、ロータ42の平均回転速度を上げることができる。これにより、発電機4の発電効率を向上させることができる。
例えば、出力回転体6は、入力回転体5の径方向外側に配置されているが、図16に示すように、入力回転体5の径方向内側に配置されていてもよい。具体的には、出力回転体6に軸部65を設けるとともに、入力回転体5に円筒部54を設け、軸部65の径方向外側に円筒部54を同心上に配置してもよい。また、円筒部54の内周面を一方向クラッチ7の外輪内周面及び転がり軸受8の外輪軌道面とし、出力回転体6の軸部65に一方向クラッチ7及び転がり軸受8の内輪71,81を嵌合してもよい。
また、この場合、一方向クラッチ7は外輪内周面をカム面とし、内輪外周面を円筒面としてもよい。さらにこの場合には、出力回転体6の軸部65の外周面に内輪外周面を形成し、軸部65を内輪として兼用してもよい。
また、入力回転体と出力回転体との間に配置される転がり軸受は、出力回転体を軸方向へ移動させるために円筒ころ軸受としているが、出力回転体を軸方向へ移動させない場合には玉軸受としてもよい。
本発明の風力発電装置は、図1に示す水平軸タイプのものに限らず、図13に示す垂直軸タイプのものであってもよい。この場合においても増速機3と発電機4との間に一方向クラッチを含む軸継手装置9を設けることができる。
また、本発明の実施形態における出力軸35は、軸継手装置9において出力軸35に接続された部分までを含むことができ、同様に駆動軸41は、軸継手装置9において駆動軸41に接続された部分までを含むことができる。
本出願は、2013年3月12日出願の日本特許出願(特願2013-048632)に基づくものであり、その内容はここに参照として取り込まれる。
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- 風力発電装置における増速機の出力軸と、この出力軸の回転が伝達される発電機の入力軸との間に設けられ、出力軸の回転速度が前記入力軸の回転速度を上回った状態で前記出力軸と前記入力軸とを一体回転可能に接続し、前記出力軸の回転速度が前記入力軸の回転速度を下回った状態で前記出力軸と前記入力軸との接続を遮断する一方向クラッチであって、
内輪と、
前記内輪の径方向外側に配置されるとともに当該内輪との間に複数のくさび状空間を形成する外輪と、
前記くさび状空間に配置される複数のころと
を有し、
前記ころが前記内輪の外周面及び前記外輪の内周面に噛み合うことにより前記出力軸と前記入力軸とを一体回転可能に接続し、その噛み合いを解除することにより前記接続を遮断するものであり、
前記ころの噛み合い初期における負荷トルクが作用したときの前記くさび状空間のくさび角をθaとし、最大の負荷トルクが作用したときのくさび角をθbとしたとき、
1.1<θb/θa<1.4
の関係が満たされている風力発電装置用の一方向クラッチ。 - 前記くさび角θaが、4゜≦θa≦9゜である、請求項1に記載の風力発電装置用の一方向クラッチ。
- 前記くさび角θbは、5.5゜≦θb≦10゜である、請求項1又は2に記載の風力発電装置用の一方向クラッチ。
- 前記内輪の外周面は、前記出力軸側に形成された平坦なカム面であり、前記外輪の内周面は、前記入力軸側に形成され、前記カム面に対向する円弧面である、請求項1~3のいずれか1項に記載の風力発電装置用の一方向クラッチ。
- 前記出力軸と前記入力軸とを接続する軸継手装置に組み込まれている、請求項1~4のいずれか1項に記載の風力発電装置用の一方向クラッチ。
- 風力により回転する主軸と、
前記主軸の回転を増速して出力軸から出力する増速機と、
前記出力軸の回転を入力として回転する入力軸を有するとともに、当該入力軸と一体回転するロータの回転に伴って発電する発電機と、
前記出力軸と前記入力軸とを接続する請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載の一方向クラッチと、を備えた風力発電装置。
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