WO2022014541A1 - 回転コネクタ装置 - Google Patents
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- the technology disclosed in this application relates to a rotary connector device.
- the rotary connector device includes a fixing member, a rotating member, and an electric cable.
- the fixing member is fixed to the vehicle body, and the steering is connected to the rotating member.
- a storage space in which an electric cable is arranged is formed between the fixing member and the rotating member.
- the electric cable is wound in the circumferential direction in the accommodation space, and while allowing the rotation of the rotating member with respect to the fixing member within a predetermined range, the electronic component provided on the vehicle body and the electronic component provided on the steering are electrically connected. Connect (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
- the rotary connector device has a neutral rotation position in which the rotation angle of the rotating member with respect to the fixing member is equal to clockwise and counterclockwise.
- the stopper member is moved in a direction away from the rotation restricting portion or toward the rotation restricting portion by the force acting from the cable. Therefore, when the state of the cable is different from the expected state due to individual differences of the product or the influence of aging, the behavior of the stopper member is not stable, and for example, the rotation of the rotating case does not stop at a desired rotation angle. Alternatively, the rotation of the rotating case may stop before the desired rotation angle is reached. Stabilizing the behavior of the stopper member is also effective in suppressing disconnection of the cable, which is a general problem.
- the electric cable may be visible from the viewing window even when the rotary member is not in the neutral rotation position (for example, the rotary member is rotated twice from the neutral rotation position). Therefore, in a rotary connector device having a viewing window, it may not be possible to reliably determine whether or not the rotary member is in the neutral rotation position.
- An object of the technique disclosed in the present application is to stabilize the operation of the stopper structure that limits the rotation angle of the rotating body with respect to the stator to a predetermined rotation angle.
- Another issue of the technology disclosed in the present application is to provide a rotary connector device capable of reliably determining a neutral rotation position.
- the rotary connector device includes a first case, a second case, and a stopper structure.
- the first case and the second case are provided so as to be able to rotate relative to each other around the rotation axis, and form a cable accommodating space provided so as to surround the rotation axis.
- the stopper structure is configured to limit the relative rotation of the first case and the second case to a predetermined rotation angle.
- the stopper structure includes a movable member, a movement conversion unit, and a stopper.
- the movable member is rotatable about the rotation axis along with the second case with respect to the first case and is movable with respect to the first case and the second case in the axial direction defined along the rotation axis.
- the movement conversion unit is configured to convert the relative rotation of the first case and the second case into axial movement of the movable member with respect to the first case and the second case.
- the stopper is provided in at least one of the first case and the second case and can come into contact with the movable member.
- the movement conversion unit moves the movable member in the axial direction with respect to the first case and the second case.
- the movable member comes into contact with the stopper, and the relative rotation is restricted to the first case and the second case. Therefore, the operation of the stopper structure can be stabilized, and the disconnection of the cable can be suppressed more reliably.
- the movement conversion unit can rotate about the rotation axis along with the first case with respect to the second case and the movable member.
- the movement conversion unit can move the movable member in the axial direction by utilizing the relative rotation between the movement conversion unit and the movable member.
- the movement conversion unit is provided on the radial outer side of the movable member.
- the first case includes a central opening extending in the axial direction. At least one of the movable member, the movement conversion unit, and the stopper is provided at least partially in the central opening.
- the central opening can be effectively used as a space required for providing the stopper structure, and the increase in size of the rotary connector device due to the provision of the stopper structure can be suppressed.
- the first case includes an inner peripheral portion that at least partially defines the central opening.
- the movement conversion unit is provided on the inner peripheral portion of the first case.
- the inner peripheral portion of the first case can be effectively used as a portion for arranging the movement conversion unit, and the increase in size of the rotary connector device due to the provision of the stopper structure can be more reliably suppressed. ..
- the movement conversion unit is configured to convert the relative rotation of the first case and the second case into axial movement of the movable member.
- the movable member includes an outer peripheral portion arranged in the conversion groove.
- the structure of the moving conversion unit can be simplified by using the conversion groove.
- the conversion groove extends in the circumferential direction with respect to the rotation axis.
- the structure of the movement conversion unit can be further simplified.
- the conversion groove extends spirally around the rotation axis.
- the structure of the movement conversion unit can be further simplified.
- the first case has an annular shape and is configured to partially form a cable accommodating space. Includes a first case body and a tubular portion extending axially from the first case body and including an inner peripheral portion.
- the tubular portion makes it easier to provide the inner peripheral portion in the first case.
- At least one of the second case and the movable member includes at least one guide opening. At least one of the second case and the movable member includes at least one guide protrusion extending axially and provided in at least one guide opening.
- a configuration in which the second case and the movable member can move relative to each other in the axial direction and can rotate integrally around the rotation axis can be realized by a simple structure.
- At least one guide opening includes a plurality of guide openings arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction with respect to the rotation axis.
- At least one guide protrusion includes a plurality of guide protrusions arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction and provided in each of the plurality of guide openings.
- connection strength in the rotation direction of the second case and the movable member can be increased by the plurality of guide openings and the plurality of guide protrusions.
- the second case has an annular shape and is configured to partially form a cable accommodating space. It includes a main body and a sleeve that is a separate member from the second case main body and is connected to the second case main body.
- the movable member is connected to the sleeve so as to be movable in the axial direction.
- a sleeve can be used as a portion for supporting the movable member, and the connection structure of the second case and the movable member can be simplified.
- the sleeve in the rotary connector device according to the twelfth feature, includes a sleeve body and at least one guide protrusion protruding axially from the sleeve body.
- the movable member includes at least one guide opening.
- the rotary connector device can more reliably realize the simplification of the connecting structure of the second case and the movable member.
- a predetermined rotation angle of the stopper structure is defined between the first relative rotation position and the second relative rotation position. Will be done.
- the first case and the second case are arranged in the first relative rotation position with the movable member in contact with the stopper.
- the relative rotation of the first case and the second case can be stopped at the first relative rotation position by the movable member and the stopper.
- the rotary connector device further includes an electric cable provided in the cable accommodating space.
- the first case includes an inner peripheral surface that partially forms the cable accommodation space.
- the second case includes an outer peripheral surface provided radially inside the inner peripheral surface to partially form a cable accommodation space.
- the electric cable has a first winding portion wound along the inner peripheral surface of the first case, a second winding portion wound along the outer peripheral surface of the second case, and a first winding portion and a second winding portion. It includes an inversion portion provided between them and connecting the first winding portion to the second winding portion.
- the electric cable is provided in the cable accommodating space so that the length of the second winding portion of the electric cable wound around the outer peripheral surface decreases when the second case rotates in the first rotation direction with respect to the first case. ..
- the electric cable when the second case rotates in the second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction with respect to the first case, the length of the second winding portion of the electric cable wound around the outer peripheral surface increases.
- the movement conversion unit is configured to move the movable member toward the stopper in the first movement direction when the second case rotates in one of the first rotation direction and the second rotation direction with respect to the first case.
- the movement conversion unit is configured to move the movable member in the second movement direction opposite to the first movement direction when the second case rotates in the other of the first rotation direction and the second rotation direction with respect to the first case. Will be done.
- the stopper in the rotary connector device according to any one of the first to fifteenth features, includes a stopper surface facing in the axial direction.
- the relative rotation of the first case and the second case can be stopped by stopping the movable member with the stopper surface.
- the stopper surface extends in the circumferential direction with respect to the rotation axis.
- the stopper surface can be secured wider, and it becomes easier to secure the strength of the stopper structure.
- the movement conversion unit has a movement distance of the movable member with respect to the first case and the second case in the axial direction. It is configured to convert the relative rotation of the first case and the second case into the axial movement of the movable member so as to be proportional to the relative rotation angles of the first case and the second case.
- the rotary connector device according to any one of the first to eighteenth features further includes an urging member that urges the movable member in the axial direction.
- the generation of abnormal noise can be suppressed by the urging member.
- the movement conversion unit can rotate around the rotation axis together with the second case with respect to the first case.
- the rotary connector device according to any one of the 1st to 20th features further includes an indicator.
- Indicators are provided in at least one of the first case and the second case.
- the indicator is configured to indicate that the second case is placed in the neutral rotation position with respect to the first case depending on the positional relationship between the movable member and the indicator in the axial direction.
- the second case is arranged in the neutral rotation position with respect to the first case in a state where the movable member is arranged at the position indicated by the indicator. ..
- the neutral rotation position of the rotary connector device can be easily visually recognized by the movable member and the indicator.
- the movable member has a first surface facing in the axial direction and a second surface provided on the back side of the first surface in the axial direction. ,including.
- the indicator is configured to indicate that the second case is arranged in the neutral rotation position with respect to the first case depending on the positional relationship between the first surface of the movable member and the indicator.
- the second case in the rotary connector device according to the 23rd feature, is in the neutral rotation position with respect to the first case in a state where the first surface of the movable member is arranged at the position indicated by the indicator. Is placed in.
- the neutral rotation position of the rotary connector device can be more easily visually recognized by the first surface of the movable member and the indicator.
- the second case is the first in the first rotation direction from the neutral rotation position with respect to the first case. It can rotate only by the rotation angle, and can rotate by the second rotation angle in the second rotation direction which is the opposite direction of the first rotation direction.
- the first rotation angle is substantially equal to the second rotation angle.
- the neutral rotation position of the rotary connector device can be more reliably provided at the center of the total rotation angle of the second case.
- the second case includes the second case body and the sleeve.
- the second case body has an annular shape and is configured to partially form a cable accommodation space.
- the sleeve is a separate member from the second case body and is connected to the second case body.
- the movable member is connected to the sleeve so as to be movable in the axial direction.
- the indicator is provided on the sleeve.
- the indicator can be arranged at a position where it is easy to see.
- the indicator includes at least one of the mark and the reference plane provided on the sleeve.
- the configuration of the indicator can be simplified.
- the sleeve in the rotary connector device according to the 27th feature, includes an inner side surface facing inward in the radial direction.
- the indicator is at least partially provided on the inner surface of the sleeve.
- the indicator can be arranged at a position where it is easier to see.
- the indicator mark is provided on the inner surface of the sleeve.
- the mark can be arranged at a position where it is easier to see.
- the reference plane of the indicator includes the first reference plane provided on the sleeve and substantially perpendicular to the axial direction.
- the reference plane can be arranged at a position where it is easier to see.
- the movable member is provided on the first surface facing the axial direction and the back side of the first surface in the axial direction.
- the second surface is to be included.
- the second case is arranged in the neutral rotation position with respect to the first case in a state where the first surface of the movable member coincides with the reference surface in the axial direction.
- the neutral rotation position of the rotary connector device can be more easily visually recognized by using the first surface and the reference surface of the movable member.
- the indicator is arranged radially inside the movement conversion unit.
- the space inside the radial direction of the movement conversion unit can be used as the space for the indicator.
- the first case includes a central opening extending in the axial direction. At least one of the movable member, the movement conversion unit, and the indicator is provided at least partially in the central opening.
- the central opening can be effectively used as a space required for providing at least one of a movable member, a movement conversion unit, and an indicator.
- the first case is a stator configured to be fixed to the vehicle body.
- the second case is a rotating body that can rotate about the axis of rotation with respect to the stator.
- the stopper is provided at least on the stator.
- the stator when the movable member comes into contact with the stopper, the stator can receive an overload, so that the strength of the stopper structure can be increased.
- a rotary connector device capable of limiting the rotation angle of a rotating body with respect to a stator to a predetermined rotation angle by a simple structure.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a rotary connector device according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the rotary connector device in lines II-II of FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the rotary connector device shown in FIG.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a sleeve and a movable member of the rotary connector device shown in FIG.
- FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of the rotary connector device shown in FIG.
- FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of the rotary connector device according to the modified example.
- FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the rotary connector device according to the modified example.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a rotary connector device according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the rotary connector device in lines II-II of FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the rotary connector
- FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the rotary connector device shown in FIG. 1 (neutral rotation position).
- FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the rotary connector device shown in FIG. 1 (first relative rotation position).
- FIG. 10 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the rotary connector device shown in FIG. 1 (second relative rotation position).
- FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of the rotary connector device according to the modified example.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the rotary connector device according to the modified example.
- FIG. 13 is another perspective view of the rotary connector device according to the modified example.
- FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the rotary connector device in the line XIV-XIV of FIG.
- FIG. 15 is a partial side view of the rotary connector device according to the modified example.
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the rotary connector device according to the modified example.
- the rotary connector device 1 includes a first case 10 and a second case 20.
- the first case 10 and the second case 20 are provided so as to be rotatable relative to each other around the rotation axis A1.
- the first case 10 is configured to be fixed to the vehicle body.
- the second case 20 is configured to rotate with the steering wheel. That is, the first case 10 is a stator configured to be fixed to the vehicle body.
- the second case 20 is a rotating body that can rotate around the rotation axis A1 with respect to the stator. That is, the first case 10 may be referred to as a stator 10.
- the second case 20 may be referred to as a rotating body 20.
- the first case 10 may be a rotating body
- the second case 20 may be a stator. That is, in the present application, the configuration provided in the stator 10 may be provided in the rotating body 20, or the configuration provided in the rotating body 20 may be provided in the stator 10.
- the rotary connector device 1 includes a first electric connector 30 and a second electric connector 40.
- the first electric connector 30 is attached to the first case 10.
- the second electric connector 40 is attached to the second case 20.
- the first electric connector 30 is configured to be electrically connected to, for example, an electric device (for example, a control device and a battery) provided in the vehicle body.
- the second electric connector 40 is configured to be electrically connected to, for example, an electric circuit such as a switch of a steering wheel or an airbag device.
- the first case 10 and the second case 20 form a cable accommodating space 50 provided so as to surround the rotation axis A1.
- the cable accommodating space 50 is annular and extends in the circumferential direction D3 with respect to the rotation axis A1.
- the rotary connector device 1 further includes an electric cable 60 provided in the cable accommodating space 50.
- the electric cable 60 is electrically connected to the first electric connector 30 and the second electric connector 40 (FIG. 1).
- the electric cable 60 is flexible and has a flat shape.
- the electric cable 60 may also be referred to as a flexible flat cable.
- the electric cable 60 includes a plurality of flat cables 61.
- the first case 10 includes an inner peripheral surface 10B that partially forms the cable accommodating space 50.
- the second case 20 includes an outer peripheral surface 20B provided inside the inner peripheral surface 10B in the radial direction and partially forming the cable accommodating space 50.
- the electric cable 60 includes a first winding portion 60A, a second winding portion 60B, and an inversion portion 60C.
- the first winding portion 60A is wound along the inner peripheral surface 10B of the first case 10.
- the second winding portion 60B is wound along the outer peripheral surface 20B of the second case 20.
- the reversing portion 60C is provided between the first winding portion 60A and the second winding portion 60B, and connects the first winding portion 60A to the second winding portion 60B.
- the first winding portion 60A is electrically connected to the first electric connector 30.
- the second winding portion 60B is electrically connected to the second electric connector 40 (FIG. 1).
- the reversing portion 60C is bent between the first winding portion 60A and the second winding portion 60B.
- the reversing portion 60C has, for example, a curved shape protruding in the first rotation direction D21.
- Each of the plurality of flat cables 61 includes a first winding portion 60A, a second winding portion 60B, and an inversion portion 60C.
- the electric cable 60 is provided so that when the second case 20 rotates in the first rotation direction D21 with respect to the first case 10, the length of the second winding portion 60B of the electric cable 60 wound around the outer peripheral surface 20B decreases. It is provided in the cable accommodation space 50.
- the electric cable 60 when the second case 20 rotates in the second rotation direction D22 opposite to the first rotation direction D21 with respect to the first case 10, the second winding portion 60B of the electric cable 60 is wound around the outer peripheral surface 20B. It is provided in the cable accommodating space 50 so that the length of the cable is increased.
- the electric cable 60 has a length in which the first winding portion 60A of the electric cable 60 is wound around the inner peripheral surface 10B when the second case 20 rotates in the first rotation direction D21 with respect to the first case 10. It is provided in the cable accommodating space 50 so as to increase. In the electric cable 60, when the second case 20 rotates in the second rotation direction D22 with respect to the first case 10, the length of the first winding portion 60A of the electric cable 60 wound around the inner peripheral surface 10B decreases. , Provided in the cable accommodating space 50.
- the electric cable 60 may loosen and the state of the reversing portion 60C of the electric cable 60 may be disrupted.
- the rotary connector device 1 includes a stopper structure 70 configured to limit the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20 to a predetermined rotation angle.
- the stopper structure 70 includes a movable member 71, a movement conversion unit 72, and a stopper 73. That is, the rotary connector device 1 includes a movable member 71, a movement conversion unit 72, and a stopper 73.
- the movable member 71 can rotate around the rotation axis A1 together with the second case 20 with respect to the first case 10.
- the movable member 71 is movable with respect to the first case 10 and the second case 20 in the axial direction D1 defined along the rotation axis A1.
- the movement conversion unit 72 is configured to convert the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20 into the movement of the movable member 71 with respect to the first case 10 and the second case 20 in the axial direction D1.
- the stopper 73 is provided on at least one of the first case 10 and the second case 20.
- the stopper 73 is configured to limit the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20 to a predetermined rotation angle.
- the stopper 73 is in contact with the movable member 71.
- the stopper 73 is provided in the first case 10.
- the stopper 73 can come into contact with the movable member 71 in the axial direction D1.
- the stopper 73 is provided at least on the stator 10.
- the stopper 73 is provided on the stator 10.
- the stopper 73 may be provided only in the second case 20, or may be provided in both the first case 10 and the second case 20. Further, the stopper 73 may be omitted from the rotary connector device 1.
- the movement conversion unit 72 can rotate around the rotation axis A1 together with the first case 10 with respect to the second case 20 and the movable member 71. That is, the second case 20 and the movable member 71 are rotatable about the rotation axis A1 with respect to the first case 10 and the movement conversion unit 72.
- the movement conversion unit 72 is provided on the radial outer side of the movable member 71.
- the first case 10 includes a central opening 11 extending in the axial direction D1. At least one of the movable member 71, the movement conversion unit 72, and the stopper 73 is provided at least partially in the central opening 11.
- the movable member 71, the movement conversion unit 72, and the stopper 73 are provided in the central opening 11. However, at least one of the movable member 71, the movement conversion unit 72, and the stopper 73 may be partially provided in the central opening 11. At least one of the movable member 71, the movement conversion unit 72, and the stopper 73 may be provided on the outside of the central opening 11.
- the movement conversion unit 72 may be provided inside the movable member 71 in the radial direction.
- the first case 10 includes an inner peripheral portion 12 that at least partially defines the central opening 11.
- the movement conversion unit 72 is provided on the inner peripheral portion 12 of the first case 10.
- the first case 10 includes a first case main body 14 and a tubular portion 15.
- the first case body 14 has an annular shape and is configured to partially form the cable accommodating space 50.
- the tubular portion 15 extends from the first case main body 14 in the axial direction D1 and includes an inner peripheral portion 12.
- the first case body 14 includes a first annular body 16 and a second annular body 17.
- the second annular body 17 is a separate member from the first annular body 16 and is connected to the first annular body 16.
- the first annular body 16 includes a first annular plate 16A.
- the second annular body 17 includes an outer peripheral wall 17A (FIG. 1).
- the tubular portion 15 extends in the axial direction D1 from the inner circumference of the first annular plate 16A.
- the second case 20 includes the second case main body 21 and the sleeve 22.
- the second case body 21 has an annular shape and is configured to partially form the cable accommodating space 50.
- the sleeve 22 is a separate member from the second case main body 21, and is connected to the second case main body 21.
- the movable member 71 is movably connected to the sleeve 22 in the axial direction D1.
- the second case body 21 includes a second annular plate 23 and an inner peripheral wall 24.
- the inner peripheral wall 24 extends from the second annular plate 23 in the axial direction D1.
- At least one of the second case 20 and the movable member 71 includes at least one guide opening 74. At least one of the second case 20 and the movable member 71 includes at least one guide protrusion 75 extending in the axial direction D1. At least one guide protrusion 75 is provided in at least one guide opening 74.
- the at least one guide opening 74 includes a plurality of guide openings 74 spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction D3 with respect to the rotation axis A1.
- At least one guide protrusion 75 includes a plurality of guide protrusions 75 arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction D3 and provided in each of the plurality of guide openings 74.
- the sleeve 22 includes a sleeve body 22A and at least one guide protrusion 75 projecting from the sleeve body 22A in the axial direction D1.
- the movable member 71 includes at least one guide opening 74.
- the sleeve body 22A has an annular shape.
- the second case 20 includes a plurality of guide protrusions 75 protruding from the sleeve body 22A in the axial direction D1.
- the movable member 71 includes a plurality of guide openings 74.
- the second case 20 (FIG. 3) may include at least one guide opening 74.
- the movable member 71 may include at least one guide protrusion 75.
- the movable member 71 has an annular shape.
- the movable member 71 includes an outer peripheral portion 71A.
- the plurality of guide openings 74 include a notch 74A and a plurality of guide holes 74B.
- the plurality of guide protrusions 75 are arranged in the notch 74A and the plurality of guide holes 74B.
- the plurality of guide openings 74 may include only the notch 74A or only the guide hole 74B.
- the sleeve 22 includes at least one sleeve connecting portion 22B. At least one sleeve connecting portion 22B connects the sleeve body 22A to the second case body 21. The at least one sleeve connecting portion 22B projects in the axial direction D1 from at least one guide projecting portion 75.
- the sleeve 22 includes a plurality of sleeve connecting portions 22B projecting from the plurality of guide projecting portions 75 in the axial direction D1.
- the sleeve connecting portion 22B may be arranged at a position different from that of the guide protruding portion 75.
- the sleeve 22 includes an axial protrusion 76.
- the axially protruding portion 76 projects from the sleeve body 22A in the axial direction D1.
- the axial protrusions 76 are arranged radially inside the plurality of guide protrusions 75.
- the axial protrusion 76 has an annular shape.
- the movable member 71 includes an opening 71D.
- the outer diameter of the axial protrusion 76 is smaller than the inner diameter of the opening 71D.
- the movement conversion unit 72 includes the conversion groove 72A.
- the conversion groove 72A is configured to convert the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20 into the movement of the movable member 71 in the axial direction D1.
- the outer peripheral portion 71A of the movable member 71 is arranged in the conversion groove 72A.
- the conversion groove 72A extends in the circumferential direction D3 with respect to the rotation axis A1.
- the conversion groove 72A is inclined with respect to the reference plane RP perpendicular to the rotation axis A1.
- the conversion groove 72A extends spirally around the rotation axis A1.
- the movement conversion unit 72 includes a female screw having one spiral conversion groove 72A.
- the conversion groove 72A constitutes a female screw having a screw diameter of M55 and a pitch of 1.5 mm.
- the size of the female screw is not limited to the above size.
- the conversion groove 72A may be provided intermittently in the circumferential direction D3.
- the outer peripheral portion 71A of the movable member 71 includes a male screw.
- the male screw of the outer peripheral portion 71A is screwed into the female screw configured by the conversion groove 72A.
- the thickness of the movable member 71 in the axial direction D1 corresponds to 1.25 times the width of the conversion groove 72A in the axial direction D1.
- the thickness of the movable member 71 is not limited to the above dimensions.
- the second case 20 or the movable member 71 includes a female screw
- the movement conversion unit 72 is a male screw.
- the movement conversion unit 72 is provided on the sleeve 22, and the movable member 71 is configured to be rotatable together with the first case 10 and movable in the axial direction D1 with respect to the first case 10.
- the stopper 73 includes a stopper surface 73A facing the axial direction D1.
- the stopper surface 73A extends in the circumferential direction D3 with respect to the rotation axis A1.
- the stopper 73 projects radially inward from the first case 10.
- the stopper 73 projects radially inward from the tubular portion 15 of the first case 10.
- the stopper 73 and the stopper surface 73A have an annular shape.
- the shapes of the stopper 73 and the stopper surface 73A are not limited to the annular shape.
- the movable member 71 includes a first surface 71B facing the axial direction D1 and a second surface 71C provided on the back side of the first surface 71B in the axial direction D1.
- the first surface 71B is arranged so as to face the stopper surface 73A.
- the first surface 71B is in contact with the stopper surface 73A.
- the second surface 71C is arranged so as to face the sleeve body 22A.
- the movement conversion unit 72 shifts the movable member 71 toward the stopper 73. It is configured to move in the first movement direction D41.
- the movement conversion unit 72 makes the movable member 71 a second movement opposite to the first movement direction D41. It is configured to move in the moving direction D42.
- the movement conversion unit 72 causes the movable member 71 to move toward the sleeve body 22A when the second case 20 rotates in the other of the first rotation direction D21 and the second rotation direction D22 with respect to the first case 10. It is composed of.
- the second rotation direction D22 is the opposite direction of the first rotation direction D21.
- the movement conversion unit 72 moves the movable member 71 toward the stopper 73 in the first movement direction D41. It is composed.
- the movement conversion unit 72 is configured to move the movable member 71 in the second movement direction D42 when the second case 20 rotates in the second rotation direction D22 with respect to the first case 10.
- the movement conversion unit 72 may be configured to move the movable member 71 in the second movement direction D42 when the second case 20 rotates in the first rotation direction D21 with respect to the first case 10.
- the movement conversion unit 72 may be configured to move the movable member 71 in the first movement direction D41 when the second case 20 rotates in the second rotation direction D22 with respect to the first case 10.
- the first case 10 and the second case 20 have a neutral rotation position P10 corresponding to the neutral position of the steering.
- a predetermined rotation angle of the stopper structure 70 is defined between the first relative rotation position P11 and the second relative rotation position P12.
- the first case 10 and the second case 20 are arranged at the first relative rotation position P11 in a state where the movable member 71 is in contact with the stopper 73.
- the second case 20 can rotate from the neutral rotation position P10 with respect to the first case 10 by the first rotation angle in the first rotation direction D21, and can rotate by the second rotation angle in the second rotation direction D22. Is.
- the first rotation angle is substantially equal to the second rotation angle.
- the neutral position P20 to the first stopper position P21 corresponds to 1.75 times the width of the conversion groove 72A in the axial direction D1.
- the first rotation angle from the neutral rotation position P10 to the first relative rotation position P11 is 630 degrees (see, for example, the arrow AR1 in FIG. 2). That is, the movement conversion unit 72 is so that the movement distance of the movable member 71 with respect to the first case 10 and the second case 20 in the axial direction D1 is proportional to the relative rotation angle of the first case 10 and the second case 20. It is configured to convert the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20 into the movement of the movable member 71 in the axial direction D1.
- the movable member 71 moves from the neutral position P20 to the second movement direction D42.
- the second rotation angle from the neutral rotation position P10 to the second relative rotation position P12 is set to the same angle as the first rotation angle from the neutral rotation position P10 to the first relative rotation position P11 (. For example, see arrow AR2 in FIG. 2).
- the movable member 71 moves in the second moving direction D42 by a distance of 1.75 times the width of the conversion groove 72A in the axial direction D1, but stops at the second stopper position P22 without touching the sleeve body 22A. do.
- the second relative rotation position P12 may be defined by bringing the movable member 71 into contact with at least one of the first case 10 and the second case 20.
- the second relative rotation position P12 may be defined by bringing the movable member 71 into contact with the sleeve body 22A before the electrical cable 60 is pulled between the first case 10 and the second case 20.
- the stopper surface as the stopper 73. 73B may be provided on the sleeve 22.
- the predetermined rotation angle of the stopper structure 70 is 1260 degrees, but the predetermined rotation angle may be another angle.
- the rotation angle from the neutral rotation position P10 to the second relative rotation position P12 may be set to an angle different from the rotation angle from the neutral rotation position P10 to the first relative rotation position P11.
- the rotary connector device 1 may further include an urging member 80 that urges the movable member 71 in the axial direction D1.
- the urging member 80 is arranged between the movable member 71 and the sleeve 22 in the axial direction D1.
- the urging member 80 urges the movable member 71 toward the stopper 73.
- the urging member 80 includes a coil spring.
- the urging member 80 is not limited to the coil spring.
- the male screw of the movable member 71 comes into contact with the female screw of the movement conversion unit 72, and an abnormal noise is generated.
- the urging member 80 it is possible to suppress the generation of such an abnormal noise.
- the space between the sleeve main body 22A and the movable member 71 arranged at the neutral position P20 may be widened in the axial direction D1.
- the rotary connector device 1 includes an indicator 90.
- the indicator 90 is provided in at least one of the first case 10 and the second case 20.
- the indicator 90 is configured to indicate that the second case 20 is arranged at the neutral rotation position P10 (see FIG. 2) with respect to the first case 10 due to the positional relationship between the movable member 71 and the indicator 90 in the axial direction D1. Will be done.
- the second case 20 is arranged at the neutral rotation position P10 (see FIG. 2) with respect to the first case 10 in a state where the movable member 71 is arranged at the position indicated by the indicator 90.
- the movable member 71 is arranged at the neutral position P20 (see FIG. 5) in a state where the movable member 71 is arranged at the position indicated by the indicator 90.
- the indicator 90 is provided in the second case 20.
- the indicator 90 is configured to indicate that the second case 20 is arranged at the neutral rotation position P10 with respect to the first case 10 due to the positional relationship between the first surface 71B of the movable member 71 and the indicator 90.
- the second case 20 is arranged at the neutral rotation position P10 with respect to the first case 10 in a state where the first surface 71B of the movable member 71 is arranged at the position indicated by the indicator 90.
- the indicator 90 is arranged inside the movement conversion unit 72 in the radial direction.
- the indicator 90 is provided on the sleeve 22.
- the sleeve 22 includes an inner side surface 22C facing radially inward.
- the guide protrusion 75 includes the inner side surface 22C.
- the inner side surface 22C may be provided in a portion other than the guide protrusion 75.
- the rotary connector device 1 includes a plurality of indicators 90 (for example, four indicators 90), and each guide protrusion 75 is provided with an indicator 90.
- the total number of indicators 90 is not limited to the total number disclosed in this embodiment.
- At least one of the movable member 71, the movement conversion unit 72, and the indicator 90 is provided at least partially in the central opening 11.
- the movable member 71, the movement conversion unit 72, and the indicator 90 are provided in the central opening 11.
- at least one of the movable member 71, the movement conversion unit 72, and the indicator 90 may be provided at least partially outside the central opening 11.
- the indicator 90 includes at least one of the mark 91 and the reference surface 92 provided on the sleeve 22.
- the indicator 90 is at least partially provided on the inner surface 22C of the sleeve 22.
- the mark 91 of the indicator 90 is provided on the inner side surface 22C of the sleeve 22.
- the reference surface 92 of the indicator 90 includes a first reference surface 22D provided on the sleeve 22 and substantially perpendicular to the axial direction D1.
- the first reference surface 22D is provided so as to face the axial direction D1.
- the first reference surface 22D is provided at the end of the axially protruding portion 76 of the sleeve 22.
- the neutral rotation position P10 is different from the rotation positions of the first case 10 and the second case 20 in the restricted state in which the stopper 73 limits the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20.
- the movable member 71 is displaced in the axial direction D1 from the indicator 90 indicating the neutral rotation position P10 in the restricted state in which the stopper 73 limits the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20. More specifically, in the restricted state in which the stopper 73 limits the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20, the movable member 71 is displaced toward the stopper 73 from the indicator 90 indicating the neutral rotation position P10.
- the mark 91 of the indicator 90 includes the line 91A and the figure 91B.
- the wire 91A is provided on the inner side surface 22C of the sleeve 22 and extends in the circumferential direction D3.
- the figure 91B includes, for example, a triangle and is arranged adjacent to the line 91A.
- the second case 20 is arranged at the neutral rotation position P10 (see FIG. 2) with respect to the first case 10 in a state where the first surface 71B of the movable member 71 coincides with the line 91A of the indicator 90. Will be done.
- the line 91A is drawn with a thick line so that the line 91A can be visually recognized in a state where the first surface 71B of the movable member 71 coincides with the line 91A.
- the figure 91B is arranged at a position visible from the central opening 11 (see FIG. 3) in a state where the first surface 71B of the movable member 71 coincides with the line 91A.
- the second case 20 is located at the neutral rotation position P10 with respect to the first case 10. Be placed.
- the reference surface 92 (for example, the first reference surface 22D) can be visually recognized from the central opening 11 in a state where the first surface 71B of the movable member 71 coincides with the reference surface 92 (for example, the first reference surface 22D) in the axial direction D1. Placed in position.
- the indicator 90 is not limited to the mark 91 and the reference surface 92.
- the indicator 90 may be only one of the mark 91 and the reference surface 92.
- the mark 91 may include only one of the line 91A and the figure 91B.
- the mark may be provided on the reference plane.
- the inner side surface 22C of the sleeve 22 may be color-coded by a plurality of colors in the axial direction D1, and the position of the boundary of the plurality of color-coded regions may be the position indicated by the indicator 90.
- the plurality of color-coded areas may be the mark of the indicator 90, and the boundary of the plurality of color-coded areas may be at least one of the line and the figure included in the mark.
- the rotary connector device 1 includes a first case 10, a second case 20, and a stopper structure 70.
- the first case 10 and the second case 20 are provided so as to be relatively rotatable around the rotation axis A1 and form a cable accommodating space 50 provided so as to surround the rotation axis A1.
- the stopper structure 70 is configured to limit the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20 to a predetermined rotation angle.
- the stopper structure 70 includes a movable member 71, a movement conversion unit 72, and a stopper 73.
- the movable member 71 can rotate around the rotation axis A1 together with the second case 20 with respect to the first case 10, and with respect to the first case 10 and the second case 20 in the axial direction D1 defined along the rotation axis A1. It is movable.
- the movement conversion unit 72 is configured to convert the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20 into the movement of the movable member 71 with respect to the first case 10 and the second case 20 in the axial direction D1.
- the stopper 73 is provided on at least one of the first case 10 and the second case 20 and can come into contact with the movable member 71.
- the movement conversion unit 72 moves the movable member 71 in the axial direction D1 with respect to the first case 10 and the second case 20.
- the movable member 71 comes into contact with the stopper 73, and the relative rotation is restricted to the first case 10 and the second case 20. Therefore, the operation of the stopper structure 70 can be stabilized, and the disconnection of the electric cable 60 can be suppressed more reliably.
- the movement conversion unit 72 can rotate about the rotation axis A1 together with the first case 10 with respect to the second case 20 and the movable member 71.
- the movement conversion unit 72 can move the movable member 71 in the axial direction D1 by utilizing the relative rotation between the movement conversion unit 72 and the movable member 71.
- the movement conversion unit 72 is provided on the outer side in the radial direction of the movable member 71, which makes it easy to secure the space required for providing the movement conversion unit 72.
- the first case 10 includes a central opening 11 extending in the axial direction D1. At least one of the movable member 71, the movement conversion unit 72, and the stopper 73 is provided at least partially in the central opening 11.
- the first case 10 includes an inner peripheral portion 12 that at least partially defines the central opening 11.
- the movement conversion unit 72 is provided on the inner peripheral portion 12 of the first case 10.
- the inner peripheral portion 12 of the first case 10 can be effectively used as a portion for arranging the movement conversion portion 72, and the increase in size of the rotary connector device 1 due to the provision of the stopper structure 70 can be more reliably suppressed.
- the movement conversion unit 72 includes a conversion groove 72A configured to convert the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20 into movement of the movable member 71 in the axial direction D1.
- the movable member 71 includes an outer peripheral portion 71A arranged in the conversion groove 72A. Thereby, by using the conversion groove 72A, the structure of the movement conversion unit 72 can be simplified.
- the conversion groove 72A extends in the circumferential direction D3 with respect to the rotation axis A1. Thereby, the structure of the movement conversion unit 72 can be further simplified.
- the conversion groove 72A extends spirally around the rotation axis A1. Thereby, the structure of the movement conversion unit 72 can be further simplified.
- the first case 10 has an annular shape and is configured to partially form a cable accommodating space 50, and an inner circumference extending from the first case main body 14 in the axial direction D1. Includes a tubular portion 15 including the portion 12. The tubular portion 15 facilitates the provision of the inner peripheral portion 12 in the first case 10.
- At least one of the second case 20 and the movable member 71 includes at least one guide opening 74.
- At least one of the second case 20 and the movable member 71 includes at least one guide protrusion 75 extending in the axial direction D1 and provided in at least one guide opening 74.
- At least one guide opening 74 includes a plurality of guide openings 74 arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction D3 with respect to the rotation axis A1.
- At least one guide protrusion 75 includes a plurality of guide protrusions 75 arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction D3 and provided in each of the plurality of guide openings 74.
- the plurality of guide openings 74 and the plurality of guide protrusions 75 can increase the connection strength of the second case 20 and the movable member 71 in the rotational direction.
- the movable member 71 is movably connected to the sleeve 22 in the axial direction D1.
- the sleeve 22 can be used as a portion that supports the movable member 71, and the connection structure of the second case 20 and the movable member 71 can be simplified.
- the sleeve 22 includes a sleeve body 22A and at least one guide projecting portion 75 projecting from the sleeve body 22A in the axial direction D1.
- the movable member 71 includes at least one guide opening 74. Thereby, the simplification of the connecting structure of the second case 20 and the movable member 71 can be realized more reliably.
- a predetermined rotation angle of the stopper structure 70 is defined between the first relative rotation position P11 and the second relative rotation position P12.
- the first case 10 and the second case 20 are arranged at the first relative rotation position P11 in a state where the movable member 71 is in contact with the stopper 73.
- the movable member 71 and the stopper 73 can stop the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20 at the first relative rotation position P11.
- the rotary connector device 1 further includes an electric cable 60 provided in the cable accommodating space 50.
- the first case 10 includes an inner peripheral surface 10B that partially forms the cable accommodating space 50.
- the second case 20 includes an outer peripheral surface 20B provided inside the inner peripheral surface 10B in the radial direction and partially forming the cable accommodating space 50.
- the electric cable 60 includes a first winding portion 60A, a second winding portion 60B, and an inversion portion 60C.
- the first winding portion 60A is wound along the inner peripheral surface 10B of the first case 10.
- the second winding portion 60B is wound along the outer peripheral surface 20B of the second case 20.
- the reversing portion 60C is provided between the first winding portion 60A and the second winding portion 60B, and connects the first winding portion 60A to the second winding portion 60B.
- Each of the plurality of flat cables 61 includes a first winding portion 60A, a second winding portion 60B, and an inversion portion 60C.
- the electric cable 60 is provided so that when the second case 20 rotates in the first rotation direction D21 with respect to the first case 10, the length of the second winding portion 60B of the electric cable 60 wound around the outer peripheral surface 20B decreases. It is provided in the cable accommodation space 50.
- the second winding portion 60B of the electric cable 60 is wound around the outer peripheral surface 20B. It is provided in the cable accommodating space 50 so that the length of the cable is increased.
- the movement conversion unit 72 moves the movable member 71 toward the stopper 73 in the first movement direction D41. It is configured to move.
- the movement conversion unit 72 makes the movable member 71 a second movement opposite to the first movement direction D41. It is configured to move in the moving direction D42.
- the movable member 71 and the stopper 73 cause the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20. Can be stopped at the first relative rotation position P11. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the electric cable 60 from becoming too loose.
- the stopper 73 includes a stopper surface 73A facing the axial direction D1.
- the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20 can be stopped.
- the stopper surface 73A extends in the circumferential direction D3 with respect to the rotation axis A1. As a result, the stopper surface 73A can be secured more widely, and the strength of the stopper structure 70 can be easily secured.
- the movement distance of the movable member 71 with respect to the first case 10 and the second case 20 in the axial direction D1 is proportional to the relative rotation angle of the first case 10 and the second case 20. It is configured to convert the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20 into the movement of the movable member 71 in the axial direction D1.
- the rotary connector device 1 includes a first case 10, a second case 20, a movable member 71, a movement conversion unit 72, and an indicator 90.
- the first case 10 and the second case 20 are provided so as to be relatively rotatable around the rotation axis A1 and form a cable accommodating space 50 provided so as to surround the rotation axis A1.
- the movable member 71 can rotate around the rotation axis A1 together with the second case 20 with respect to the first case 10, and in the axial direction D1 defined along the rotation axis A1, the movable member 71 becomes the first case 10 and the second case 20.
- the movement conversion unit 72 is configured to convert the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20 into the movement of the movable member 71 with respect to the first case 10 and the second case 20 in the axial direction D1.
- the indicator 90 is provided in at least one of the first case 10 and the second case 20.
- the indicator 90 is configured to indicate that the second case 20 is arranged at the neutral rotation position P10 with respect to the first case 10 depending on the positional relationship between the movable member 71 and the indicator 90 in the axial direction D1.
- the second case 20 is arranged at the neutral rotation position P10 with respect to the first case 10.
- the second case 20 is arranged at the neutral rotation position P10 with respect to the first case 10. This makes it easier to visually recognize the neutral rotation position P10 of the rotation connector device 1 by the movable member 71 and the indicator 90.
- the movable member 71 includes a first surface 71B facing the axial direction D1 and a second surface 71C provided on the back side of the first surface 71B in the axial direction D1.
- the indicator 90 is configured to indicate that the second case 20 is arranged at the neutral rotation position P10 with respect to the first case 10 depending on the positional relationship between the first surface of the movable member 71 and the indicator 90. Therefore, by visually recognizing the positional relationship between the first surface 71B of the movable member 71 and the indicator 90, it is more reliable whether or not the second case 20 is arranged at the neutral rotation position P10 with respect to the first case 10. You can judge.
- the second surface 71C of the movable member 71 may be used for determining the neutral rotation position P10. Further, other parts of the movable member 71 may be used for determining the neutral rotation position P10. (23)
- the second case 20 is arranged at the neutral rotation position P10 with respect to the first case 10 in a state where the first surface 71B of the movable member 71 is arranged at the position indicated by the indicator 90. Therefore, the first surface 71B of the movable member 71 and the indicator 90 make it easier to visually recognize the neutral rotation position P10 of the rotary connector device 1.
- the position of the first surface 71B of the movable member 71 coincides with the position indicated by the indicator 90 in a state where the second case 20 is arranged at the neutral rotation position P10, but the first surface 71B of the movable member 71 and If the neutral rotation position P10 can be determined by the indicator 90, the position of the first surface 71B of the movable member 71 may deviate from the position indicated by the indicator 90 in the state of the neutral rotation position P10.
- the second case 20 can rotate from the neutral rotation position P10 with respect to the first case 10 by the first rotation angle in the first rotation direction D21, and is in the opposite direction to the first rotation direction D21. It can rotate in the second rotation direction D22 by the second rotation angle.
- the first rotation angle is substantially equal to the second rotation angle.
- the first rotation angle may be different from the second rotation angle. That is, the neutral rotation position P10 may be deviated from the center of the total rotation angle of the second case 20.
- the second case 20 includes the second case main body 21 and the sleeve 22.
- the second case body 21 has an annular shape and is configured to partially form the cable accommodating space 50.
- the sleeve 22 is a separate member from the second case main body 21, and is connected to the second case main body 21.
- the movable member 71 is movably connected to the sleeve 22 in the axial direction D1.
- the indicator 90 is provided on the sleeve 22. As a result, the indicator 90 can be arranged at a position where it is easy to see.
- the indicator 90 may be provided on a member other than the sleeve 22 instead of being provided on the sleeve 22 or in addition to being provided on the sleeve 22. Further, the indicator 90 may be provided only in the first case 10 or in both the first case 10 and the second case 20. (26) The indicator 90 includes at least one of the mark 91 and the reference surface 92 provided on the sleeve 22. Therefore, the configuration of the indicator 90 can be simplified.
- the indicator 90 may include only one of the mark 91 and the reference surface 92, or may include a configuration other than the mark 91 and the reference surface 92.
- the sleeve 22 includes an inner side surface 22C facing inward in the radial direction.
- the indicator 90 is at least partially provided on the inner surface 22C of the sleeve 22. Therefore, the indicator 90 can be arranged at a position where it is easier to see.
- the indicator 90 may be provided on a portion other than the inner side surface 22C of the sleeve 22. (28) The mark 91 of the indicator 90 is provided on the inner side surface 22C of the sleeve 22. Therefore, the mark 91 can be arranged at a position where it is easier to see.
- the mark 91 may be provided on a portion other than the inner side surface 22C of the sleeve 22.
- the reference surface 92 of the indicator 90 includes a first reference surface 22D provided on the sleeve 22 and substantially perpendicular to the axial direction D1. Therefore, the reference surface 92 can be arranged at a position where it is easier to see.
- the reference surface 92 may be provided on a portion other than the inner side surface 22C of the sleeve 22.
- the second case 20 is arranged at the neutral rotation position P10 with respect to the first case 10 in a state where the first surface 71B of the movable member 71 coincides with the reference surface 92 in the axial direction D1. Therefore, the neutral rotation position P10 of the rotary connector device 1 can be more easily visually recognized by using the first surface 71B and the reference surface 92 of the movable member 71.
- the indicator 90 is arranged inside the movement conversion unit 72 in the radial direction. As a result, the space inside the movement conversion unit 72 in the radial direction can be used as the space for the indicator 90.
- the indicator 90 may be provided in a space other than the space inside the movement conversion unit 72 in the radial direction.
- the first case 10 includes a central opening 11 extending in the axial direction D1. At least one of the movable member 71, the movement conversion unit 72, and the indicator 90 is provided at least partially in the central opening 11. Therefore, the central opening 11 can be effectively used as a space required for providing at least one of the movable member 71, the movement conversion unit 72, and the indicator 90.
- the first case 10 is a stator configured to be fixed to the vehicle body.
- the second case 20 is a rotating body that can rotate around the rotation axis A1 with respect to the stator 10.
- the stopper 73 is provided at least on the stator 10.
- the movement conversion unit 72 may include another structure in place of the conversion groove 72A or in addition to the conversion groove 72A.
- the rotary connector device 1 may include a detection unit 100.
- the detection unit 100 is configured to detect that the second case 20 is arranged at the first relative rotation position P11 with respect to the first case 10.
- the detection unit 100 is provided in at least one of the first case 10 and the second case 20.
- the detection unit 100 is provided in the first case 10.
- the detection unit 100 detects that the movable member 71 is arranged at the first stopper position P21 with respect to the first case 10.
- the detection unit 100 is provided on the stopper surface 73A.
- the detection unit 100 is configured to generate an electric signal in a state where the second case 20 is arranged at the first relative rotation position P11 with respect to the first case 10.
- FIG. 1 the modification shown in FIG.
- the detection unit 100 includes a push button switch.
- Examples of the detection unit 100 include a contact type sensor (push button switch, touch sensor) and a non-contact type sensor (magnetic sensor, optical sensor).
- the detection unit 100 is electrically connected to, for example, a transmission unit that transmits an electric signal, a notification unit that informs the user of the detection result, a battery, and the like.
- the detection unit 100 may be provided on the sleeve 22 or the movable member 71, or another detection unit may be provided on the sleeve 22 or the movable member 71 in addition to the detection unit 100.
- the detection unit provided on the sleeve 22 is configured to detect, for example, that the second case 20 is arranged at the second relative rotation position P12 with respect to the first case 10.
- the movement conversion unit 72 can rotate around the rotation axis A1 together with the first case 10 with respect to the second case 20 and the movable member 71.
- the rotary connector device 1 may have the structure shown in FIGS. 12 to 14.
- the rotary connector device 201 includes a stopper structure 270.
- the stopper structure 270 includes a movable member 271, a movement conversion unit 272, and a stopper 273.
- the movable member 271 can rotate about the rotation axis A1 together with the second case 20 with respect to the first case 10.
- the movable member 271 is movable with respect to the first case 10 and the second case 20 in the axial direction D1 defined along the rotation axis A1.
- the movement conversion unit 272 is configured to convert the relative rotation of the first case 10 and the second case 20 into the movement of the movable member 271 with respect to the first case 10 and the second case 20 in the axial direction D1.
- the stopper 273 is provided on at least one of the first case 10 and the second case 20, and is in contact with the movable member 271. In this modification, the stopper 273 is provided in the second case 20. However, the stopper 273 may be provided in both the first case 10 or the first case 10 and the second case 20.
- the movement conversion unit 272 can rotate around the rotation axis A1 together with the second case 20 with respect to the first case 10.
- the second case 20 of the rotary connector device 201 includes a sleeve 222.
- the sleeve 222 has substantially the same structure as the sleeve 22 of the first embodiment.
- the length of the sleeve 222 defined in the axial direction D1 is longer than the length of the sleeve 22 defined in the axial direction D1.
- the movement conversion unit 272 is provided on the sleeve 222.
- the movement conversion unit 272 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve 222.
- the movement conversion unit 272 includes a conversion groove 272A extending spirally along the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve 222. More specifically, the movement conversion unit 272 includes a male screw 272T that spirally extends along the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve 222.
- the male screw 272T defines the conversion groove 27
- the movable member 271 is movable in the axial direction D1 with respect to the first case 10 and the second case 20.
- the movable member 271 includes a movable body 271A and a female screw 271T.
- the movable body 271A is movably connected to the first case 10 in the axial direction D1.
- the stopper structure 270 includes a guide 279.
- the guide 279 is fixed to the first case 10 and extends from the first case 10 in the axial direction D1.
- the movable body 271A is attached to the guide 279 so as to be movable in the axial direction D1 with respect to the guide 279.
- the guide 279 limits the rotation of the movable body 271A with respect to the first case 10.
- the female screw 271T is fixed to the movable body 271A and can move together with the movable body 271A in the axial direction D1 with respect to the first case 10 and the second case 20.
- the female screw 271T extends spirally along the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve 222.
- the female screw 271T engages with the male screw 272T of the movement conversion unit 272.
- the female screw 271T is movably arranged in the conversion groove 272A of the movement conversion unit 272.
- the female screw 271T includes a first end portion 271T1 and a second end portion 271T2.
- the female screw 271T extends spirally along the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve 222 between the first end 271T1 and the second end 271T2.
- the first end portion 271T1 and the second end portion 271T2 are arranged at intervals and fixed to the movable body 271A.
- the movable body 271A includes the hole 271B.
- the guide 279 extends axially D1 through the hole 271B.
- the stopper 273 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve 222 of the second case 20.
- the stopper 273 is in contact with the female screw 271T.
- the stopper 273 is in contact with the first end 271T1 of the female screw 271T.
- the stopper 273 includes the contact surface 273A.
- the contact surface 273A is in contact with the first end 271T1 of the female screw 271T of the movable member 271.
- the contact surface 273A is inclined with respect to the circumferential direction of the sleeve 222.
- the contact surface 273A is curved when viewed from the radial direction of the sleeve 222.
- the movement conversion unit 272 shifts the movable member 271 toward the stopper 273. It is configured to move in the first movement direction D41.
- the movement conversion unit 272 moves the movable member 271 toward the stopper 273 in the first movement direction D41. It is composed.
- the movement conversion unit 272 is configured to move the movable member 271 in the second movement direction D42 when the second case 20 rotates in the first rotation direction D21 with respect to the first case 10.
- the movement conversion unit 272 may be configured to move the movable member 271 in the second movement direction D42 when the second case 20 rotates in the second rotation direction D22 with respect to the first case 10.
- the movement conversion unit 272 may be configured to move the movable member 271 in the first movement direction D41 when the second case 20 rotates in the first rotation direction D21 with respect to the first case 10.
- the second case 20 stops at the second relative rotation position P12 (see FIG. 16).
- the stopper structure 270 may be configured so that the second case 20 stops at the first relative rotation position P11 (see FIG. 16) when the movable member 271 comes into contact with the stopper 273.
- the stopper structure 270 includes an idling region 275.
- the idling region 275 is defined between the second relative rotation position P12 and the third relative rotation position P13.
- the third relative rotation position P13 is the position of the second case 20 in which the second case 20 is further rotated in the second rotation direction D22 from the second relative rotation position P12 with respect to the first case 10.
- the reversing portion 60C of the electric cable 60 is not bent, and the reversing portion 60C is pulled between the first case 10 and the second case 20. .. Therefore, the rotation of the second case 20 in the second rotation direction D22 with respect to the first case 10 stops at the third relative rotation position P13.
- the movement conversion unit 272 does not substantially guide the movable member 271 to the first movement direction D41. Therefore, in the idling region 275, the rotation of the second case 20 is not limited by the stopper 273.
- the rotational force applied to the steering in the second rotation direction D22 is applied.
- the electric cable 60 is disconnected. In this case, since the steering operation can be performed beyond the third relative rotation position P13, safety in vehicle operation can be ensured.
- the movable member 271 comes into contact with the stopper 273, so that the driver feels that the rotation of the steering has become heavier. That is, the stopper 273 allows the driver to recognize the end of the steering.
- the rotary connector device 201 may be attached to the vehicle body in a state where the position of the movable member 271 is deviated from the neutral position P20 (FIG. 14). For example, when the movable member 271 is displaced from the neutral position P20 toward the second stopper position P22, the rotation range of the second case 20 in the second rotation direction D22 is narrowed.
- the directions of the male screw 272T and the female screw 271T may be opposite.
- the movable member 271 moves in the first movement direction D41. ..
- the second case 20 rotates in the second rotation direction D22 with respect to the first case 10
- the movable member 271 moves in the second movement direction D42.
- the second case 20 stops at the first relative rotation position P11 (see FIG. 16).
- the idling region 275 is defined in the first rotation direction D21 from the first relative rotation position P11.
- the idling region 275 may be omitted from the stopper structure 270.
- the contact surface 273A of the stopper 273 has, for example, a shape (for example, a flat surface facing in the circumferential direction) so that the female screw 271T of the movable member 271 cannot get over.
- the male screw 272T of the movement conversion unit 272 is integrally provided as one member with at least a part of the sleeve 222.
- the female screw 271T is a separate member from the movable body 271A.
- the guide 279 is integrally provided as one member with at least a part of the first case 10.
- the male screw 272T of the movement conversion unit 272 may be a separate member from the sleeve 222.
- the female screw 271T may be provided integrally with at least a part of the movable body 271A as one member.
- the guide 279 may be a separate member from the first case 10.
- the guide 279 shown in FIG. 13 may be provided with the above-mentioned indicator 90.
- the indicator 90 indicates that the second case 20 is arranged at the neutral rotation position P10 (see FIG. 16) with respect to the first case 10 due to the positional relationship between the movable member 271 and the indicator 90 in the axial direction D1. It is configured as follows.
- ordinal numbers such as “first” and “second” are merely terms for identifying the composition and have no other meaning (for example, a specific order). For example, the existence of the “first element” does not imply that the “second element” exists, and the existence of the “second element” does not imply the existence of the “first element”. It does not imply that the "element” exists.
- the expression "at least one of A and B” in the present disclosure includes, for example, any of (1) A only, (2) B only, and (3) both A and B. ..
- the expression "at least one of A, B and C” is, for example, (1) A only, (2) B only, (3) C only, (4) A and B, (5) B and C, All of (6) A and C and (7) A, B and C are included.
- the expression "at least one of A and B" is not construed as "at least one of A and at least one of B".
- Rotating connector device 10 First case, stator 11: Central opening 12: Inner peripheral portion 14: First case main body 15: Cylindrical portion 16: First annular body 16A: First annular plate 17: Second annular plate Circular body 17A: Outer peripheral wall 20: Second case, Rotating body 21: Second case main body 22: Sleeve 22A: Sleeve main body 22B: Sleeve connecting portion 22C: Inner side surface 22D: First reference surface 23: Second annular plate 24: Inner peripheral wall 30: First electric connector 40: Second electric connector 50: Cable accommodation space 60: Electric cable 70: Stopper structure 71, 271: Movable member 71A: Outer peripheral portion 71B: First surface 71C: Second surface 72, 272 : Movement conversion unit 72A: Conversion groove 73, 273: Stopper 73A: Stopper surface 74: Guide opening 75: Guide protrusion 90: Indicator 91: Mark 91B: Figure 92: Reference surface A1: Rotation axis D1: Axial direction D21: No.
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(1)回転コネクタ装置1は、第1ケース10、第2ケース20、およびストッパ構造70を備える。第1ケース10および第2ケース20は、回転軸線A1回りに互いに相対回転可能に設けられ、回転軸線A1を取り囲むように設けられるケーブル収容空間50を形成する。ストッパ構造70は、第1ケース10および第2ケース20の相対回転を所定の回転角度に制限するように構成される。ストッパ構造70は、可動部材71、移動変換部72、およびストッパ73を含む。可動部材71は、第1ケース10に対して第2ケース20とともに回転軸線A1回りに回転可能かつ回転軸線A1に沿って定義される軸方向D1において第1ケース10および第2ケース20に対して移動可能である。移動変換部72は、第1ケース10および第2ケース20の相対回転を第1ケース10および第2ケース20に対する可動部材71の軸方向D1への移動に変換するように構成される。ストッパ73は、第1ケース10および第2ケース20の少なくとも一方に設けられ可動部材71と接触可能である。
(2)移動変換部72は、第2ケース20および可動部材71に対して第1ケース10とともに回転軸線A1回りに回転可能である。これにより、移動変換部72と可動部材71との相対回転を利用して移動変換部72が可動部材71を軸方向D1に動かすことができる。
(3)移動変換部72は、可動部材71の径方向外側に設けられる、これにより、移動変換部72を設けるために必要なスペースを確保しやすくなる。
(4)第1ケース10は、軸方向D1に延びる中央開口11を含む。可動部材71、移動変換部72、およびストッパ73の少なくとも1つは、少なくとも部分的に中央開口11内に設けられる。これにより、ストッパ構造70を設けるために必要なスペースとして中央開口11を有効利用でき、ストッパ構造70を設けることに伴う回転コネクタ装置1の大型化を抑制できる。
(5)第1ケース10は、中央開口11を少なくとも部分的に定義する内周部12を含む。移動変換部72は、第1ケース10の内周部12に設けられる。これにより、移動変換部72を配置する部分として第1ケース10の内周部12を有効利用でき、ストッパ構造70を設けることに伴う回転コネクタ装置1の大型化をより確実に抑制できる。
(6)移動変換部72は、第1ケース10および第2ケース20の相対回転を可動部材71の軸方向D1への移動に変換するように構成される変換溝72Aを含む。可動部材71は、変換溝72A内に配置される外周部71Aを含む。これにより、変換溝72Aを用いることで、移動変換部72の構造を簡素化できる。
(7)変換溝72Aは、回転軸線A1に関する周方向D3に延びる。これにより、移動変換部72の構造をより簡素化できる。
(8)変換溝72Aは、回転軸線A1回りに螺旋状に延びる。これにより、移動変換部72の構造をより簡素化できる。
(9)第1ケース10は、環状の形状を有しケーブル収容空間50を部分的に形成するように構成される第1ケース本体14と、第1ケース本体14から軸方向D1に延び内周部12を含む筒状部15と、を含む。筒状部15により第1ケース10に内周部12を設けやすくなる。
(10)第2ケース20および可動部材71の少なくとも一方は、少なくとも1つの案内開口74を含む。第2ケース20および可動部材71の少なくとも一方は、軸方向D1に延び少なくとも1つの案内開口74内に設けられる少なくとも1つの案内突出部75を含む。これにより、第2ケース20および可動部材71が軸方向D1に相対移動可能かつ回転軸線A1回りに一体で回転可能な構成を簡素な構造により実現できる。
(11)少なくとも1つの案内開口74は、回転軸線A1に関する周方向D3に間隔を空けて配置される複数の案内開口74を含む。少なくとも1つの案内突出部75は、周方向D3に間隔を空けて配置され複数の案内開口74内にそれぞれ設けられる複数の案内突出部75を含む。複数の案内開口74および複数の案内突出部75により、第2ケース20および可動部材71の回転方向の連結強度を高めることができる。
(12)第2ケース20は、環状の形状を有しケーブル収容空間50を部分的に形成するように構成される第2ケース本体21と、第2ケース本体21とは別部材であって第2ケース本体21に連結されるスリーブ22と、を含む。可動部材71は、軸方向D1に移動可能にスリーブ22に連結される。これにより、可動部材71を支持する部分としてスリーブ22を利用でき、第2ケース20および可動部材71の連結構造の簡素化を実現できる。
(13)スリーブ22は、スリーブ本体22Aと、スリーブ本体22Aから軸方向D1に突出する少なくとも1つの案内突出部75と、を含む。可動部材71は、少なくとも1つの案内開口74を含む。これにより、第2ケース20および可動部材71の連結構造の簡素化をより確実に実現できる。
(14)ストッパ構造70の所定の回転角度は、第1相対回転位置P11および第2相対回転位置P12の間に定義される。可動部材71がストッパ73と接触する状態で、第1ケース10および第2ケース20は、第1相対回転位置P11に配置される。可動部材71およびストッパ73により第1ケース10および第2ケース20の相対回転を第1相対回転位置P11で止めることができる。
(15)回転コネクタ装置1は、ケーブル収容空間50内に設けられる電気ケーブル60をさらに備える。第1ケース10は、ケーブル収容空間50を部分的に形成する内周面10Bを含む。第2ケース20は、内周面10Bの径方向内側に設けられケーブル収容空間50を部分的に形成する外周面20Bを含む。電気ケーブル60は、第1巻き部60A、第2巻き部60B、および反転部60Cを含む。第1巻き部60Aは、第1ケース10の内周面10Bに沿って巻かれる。第2巻き部60Bは、第2ケース20の外周面20Bに沿って巻かれる。反転部60Cは、第1巻き部60Aと第2巻き部60Bとの間に設けられ、第1巻き部60Aを第2巻き部60Bに連結する。複数のフラットケーブル61のそれぞれは、第1巻き部60A、第2巻き部60B、および反転部60Cを含む。電気ケーブル60は、第2ケース20が第1ケース10に対して第1回転方向D21に回転すると電気ケーブル60の第2巻き部60Bが外周面20Bに巻かれている長さが減るように、ケーブル収容空間50内に設けられる。電気ケーブル60は、第2ケース20が第1ケース10に対して第1回転方向D21とは反対の第2回転方向D22に回転すると電気ケーブル60の第2巻き部60Bが外周面20Bに巻かれている長さが増えるように、ケーブル収容空間50内に設けられる。移動変換部72は、第2ケース20が第1ケース10に対して第1回転方向D21および第2回転方向D22の一方に回転すると、可動部材71をストッパ73の方へ第1移動方向D41に動かすように構成される。移動変換部72は、第2ケース20が第1ケース10に対して第1回転方向D21および第2回転方向D22の他方に回転すると、可動部材71を第1移動方向D41とは反対の第2移動方向D42に動かすように構成される。これにより、電気ケーブル60が緩む第1回転方向D21に第2ケース20が第1ケース10に対して回転する際に、可動部材71およびストッパ73により第1ケース10および第2ケース20の相対回転を第1相対回転位置P11で止めることができる。したがって、電気ケーブル60が緩み過ぎるのを抑制できる。
(16)ストッパ73は、軸方向D1を向くストッパ面73Aを含む。可動部材71をストッパ面73Aで止めることにより、第1ケース10および第2ケース20の相対回転を止めることができる。
(17)ストッパ面73Aは、回転軸線A1に関する周方向D3に延びる。これにより、ストッパ面73Aをより広く確保でき、ストッパ構造70の強度を確保しやすくなる。
(18)移動変換部72は、第1ケース10および第2ケース20に対する可動部材71の軸方向D1への移動距離が第1ケース10および第2ケース20の相対回転角度に比例するように、第1ケース10および第2ケース20の相対回転を可動部材71の軸方向D1への移動に変換するように構成される。これにより、ストッパ構造70で設定される所定の回転角度に基づく各部の設計が容易になる。
(19)図7に示すように、回転コネクタ装置1が可動部材71を軸方向D1に付勢する付勢部材80を備える場合、付勢部材80により異音の発生を抑制できる。
(20)回転コネクタ装置1は、第1ケース10、第2ケース20、可動部材71、移動変換部72、およびインジケータ90を備える。第1ケース10および第2ケース20は、回転軸線A1回りに互いに相対回転可能に設けられ、回転軸線A1を取り囲むように設けられるケーブル収容空間50を形成する。可動部材71は、第1ケース10に対して第2ケース20とともに回転軸線A1回りに回転可能、かつ、回転軸線A1に沿って定義される軸方向D1において第1ケース10および第2ケース20に対して移動可能である。移動変換部72は、第1ケース10および第2ケース20の相対回転を第1ケース10および第2ケース20に対する可動部材71の軸方向D1への移動に変換するように構成される。インジケータ90は、第1ケース10および第2ケース20の少なくとも一方に設けられる。インジケータ90は、軸方向D1における可動部材71とインジケータ90との位置関係によって第1ケース10に対して第2ケース20が中立回転位置P10に配置されることを示すように構成される。
(21)インジケータ90が示す位置に可動部材71が配置される状態で、第1ケース10に対して第2ケース20が中立回転位置P10に配置される。これにより、可動部材71およびインジケータ90により回転コネクタ装置1の中立回転位置P10を視認しやすくなる。
(22)可動部材71は、軸方向D1を向く第1面71Bと、軸方向D1において第1面71Bの裏側に設けられる第2面71Cと、を含む。インジケータ90は、可動部材71の第1面とインジケータ90との位置関係によって第1ケース10に対して第2ケース20が中立回転位置P10に配置されることを示すように構成される。したがって、可動部材71の第1面71Bとインジケータ90との位置関係を視認することで、第1ケース10に対して第2ケース20が中立回転位置P10に配置されているか否かをより確実に判断することができる。
(23)インジケータ90が示す位置に可動部材71の第1面71Bが配置される状態で、第1ケース10に対して第2ケース20が中立回転位置P10に配置される。したがって、可動部材71の第1面71Bおよびインジケータ90により回転コネクタ装置1の中立回転位置P10をより視認しやすくなる。
(24)第2ケース20は、第1ケース10に対して中立回転位置P10から、第1回転方向D21に第1回転角度だけ回転可能であり、かつ、第1回転方向D21の反対方向である第2回転方向D22に第2回転角度だけ回転可能である。第1回転角度は、第2回転角度と概ね等しい。これにより、回転コネクタ装置1の中立回転位置P10をより確実に第2ケース20の全回転角度の中央に設けることができる。
(25)第2ケース20は、第2ケース本体21およびスリーブ22を含む。第2ケース本体21は、環状の形状を有し、ケーブル収容空間50を部分的に形成するように構成される。スリーブ22は、第2ケース本体21とは別部材であり、第2ケース本体21に連結される。可動部材71は、軸方向D1に移動可能にスリーブ22に連結される。インジケータ90は、スリーブ22に設けられる。これにより、インジケータ90を視認しやすい位置に配置できる。
(26)インジケータ90は、スリーブ22に設けられるマーク91および基準面92の少なくとも一方を含む。したがって、インジケータ90の構成を簡素化できる。
(27)スリーブ22は、径方向内側を向く内側面22Cを含む。インジケータ90は、少なくとも部分的にスリーブ22の内側面22Cに設けられる。したがって、インジケータ90をより視認しやすい位置に配置できる。
(28)インジケータ90のマーク91は、スリーブ22の内側面22Cに設けられる。したがって、マーク91をより視認しやすい位置に配置できる。
(29)インジケータ90の基準面92は、スリーブ22に設けられ軸方向D1に概ね垂直な第1基準面22Dを含む。したがって、基準面92をより視認しやすい位置に配置できる。
(30)軸方向D1において可動部材71の第1面71Bが基準面92と一致する状態で、第1ケース10に対して第2ケース20が中立回転位置P10に配置される。したがって、可動部材71の第1面71Bおよび基準面92を用いて回転コネクタ装置1の中立回転位置P10をより視認しやすくなる。
(31)インジケータ90は、移動変換部72の径方向内側に配置される。これにより、移動変換部72の径方向内側のスペースをインジケータ90用のスペースとして利用できる。
(32)第1ケース10は、軸方向D1に延びる中央開口11を含む。可動部材71、移動変換部72、およびインジケータ90の少なくとも1つは、少なくとも部分的に中央開口11内に設けられる。したがって、可動部材71、移動変換部72、およびインジケータ90の少なくとも1つを設けるために必要なスペースとして中央開口11を有効利用できる。
(33)第1ケース10は、車体に固定されるように構成されるステータである。第2ケース20は、ステータ10に対して回転軸線A1回りに回転可能な回転体である。ストッパ73は、少なくともステータ10に設けられる。これにより、可動部材71がストッパ73と接触した際に過重をステータ10で受けることができるので、ストッパ構造70の強度を高めることができる。
10 :第1ケース、ステータ
11 :中央開口
12 :内周部
14 :第1ケース本体
15 :筒状部
16 :第1環状体
16A :第1環状プレート
17 :第2環状体
17A :外周壁
20 :第2ケース、回転体
21 :第2ケース本体
22 :スリーブ
22A :スリーブ本体
22B :スリーブ連結部
22C :内側面
22D :第1基準面
23 :第2環状プレート
24 :内周壁
30 :第1電気コネクタ
40 :第2電気コネクタ
50 :ケーブル収容空間
60 :電気ケーブル
70 :ストッパ構造
71、271:可動部材
71A :外周部
71B :第1面
71C :第2面
72、272:移動変換部
72A :変換溝
73、273:ストッパ
73A :ストッパ面
74 :案内開口
75 :案内突出部
90 :インジケータ
91 :マーク
91B :図形
92 :基準面
A1 :回転軸線
D1 :軸方向
D21 :第1回転方向
D22 :第2回転方向
D3 :周方向
D41 :第1移動方向
D42 :第2移動方向
P10 :中立回転位置
P11 :第1相対回転位置
P12 :第2相対回転位置
P20 :中立位置
P21 :第1ストッパ位置
P22 :第2ストッパ位置
RP :基準面
Claims (34)
- 回転軸線回りに互いに相対回転可能に設けられ、前記回転軸線を取り囲むように設けられるケーブル収容空間を形成する第1ケースおよび第2ケースと、
前記第1ケースおよび前記第2ケースの相対回転を所定の回転角度に制限するように構成されるストッパ構造と、を備え、
前記ストッパ構造は、
前記第1ケースに対して前記第2ケースとともに前記回転軸線回りに回転可能かつ前記回転軸線に沿って定義される軸方向において前記第1ケースおよび前記第2ケースに対して移動可能な可動部材と、
前記第1ケースおよび前記第2ケースの前記相対回転を前記第1ケースおよび前記第2ケースに対する前記可動部材の前記軸方向への移動に変換するように構成される移動変換部と、
前記第1ケースおよび前記第2ケースの少なくとも一方に設けられ前記可動部材と接触可能なストッパと、を含む、
回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記移動変換部は、前記第2ケースおよび前記可動部材に対して前記第1ケースとともに前記回転軸線回りに回転可能である、
請求項1に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記移動変換部は、前記可動部材の径方向外側に設けられる、
請求項2に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記第1ケースは、前記軸方向に延びる中央開口を含み、
前記可動部材、前記移動変換部、および前記ストッパの少なくとも1つは、少なくとも部分的に前記中央開口内に設けられる、
請求項1~3のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記第1ケースは、前記中央開口を少なくとも部分的に定義する内周部を含み、
前記移動変換部は、前記第1ケースの前記内周部に設けられる、
請求項4に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記移動変換部は、前記第1ケースおよび前記第2ケースの前記相対回転を前記可動部材の前記軸方向への前記移動に変換するように構成される変換溝を含み、
前記可動部材は、前記変換溝内に配置される外周部を含む、
請求項5に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記変換溝は、前記回転軸線に関する周方向に延びる、
請求項6に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記変換溝は、前記回転軸線回りに螺旋状に延びる、
請求項6または7に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記第1ケースは、環状の形状を有し前記ケーブル収容空間を部分的に形成するように構成される第1ケース本体と、前記第1ケース本体から前記軸方向に延び前記内周部を含む筒状部と、を含む、
請求項5~8のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記第2ケースおよび前記可動部材の少なくとも一方は、少なくとも1つの案内開口を含み、
前記第2ケースおよび前記可動部材の少なくとも一方は、前記軸方向に延び前記少なくとも1つの案内開口内に設けられる少なくとも1つの案内突出部を含む、
請求項1~9のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記少なくとも1つの案内開口は、前記回転軸線に関する周方向に間隔を空けて配置される複数の案内開口を含み、
前記少なくとも1つの案内突出部は、前記周方向に間隔を空けて配置され前記複数の案内開口内にそれぞれ設けられる複数の案内突出部を含む、
請求項10に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記第2ケースは、環状の形状を有し前記ケーブル収容空間を部分的に形成するように構成される第2ケース本体と、前記第2ケース本体とは別部材であって前記第2ケース本体に連結されるスリーブと、を含み、
前記可動部材は、前記軸方向に移動可能に前記スリーブに連結される、
請求項10または11に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記スリーブは、スリーブ本体と、前記スリーブ本体から前記軸方向に突出する前記少なくとも1つの案内突出部と、を含み、
前記可動部材は、前記少なくとも1つの案内開口を含む、
請求項12に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記ストッパ構造の前記所定の回転角度は、第1相対回転位置および第2相対回転位置の間に定義され、
前記可動部材が前記ストッパと接触する状態で、前記第1ケースおよび前記第2ケースは、前記第1相対回転位置に配置される、
請求項1~13のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記ケーブル収容空間内に設けられる電気ケーブルをさらに備え、
前記第1ケースは、前記ケーブル収容空間を部分的に形成する内周面を含み、
前記第2ケースは、前記内周面の径方向内側に設けられ前記ケーブル収容空間を部分的に形成する外周面を含み、
前記電気ケーブルは、前記第1ケースの前記内周面に沿って巻かれる第1巻き部と、前記第2ケースの前記外周面に沿って巻かれる第2巻き部と、前記第1巻き部と前記第2巻き部との間に設けられ前記第1巻き部を前記第2巻き部に連結する中間部と、を含み、
前記電気ケーブルは、前記第2ケースが前記第1ケースに対して第1回転方向に回転すると前記電気ケーブルの前記第2巻き部が前記外周面に巻かれている長さが減るように、前記ケーブル収容空間内に設けられ、
前記電気ケーブルは、前記第2ケースが前記第1ケースに対して第1回転方向とは反対の第2回転方向に回転すると前記電気ケーブルの前記第2巻き部が前記外周面に巻かれている長さが増えるように、前記ケーブル収容空間内に設けられ、
前記移動変換部は、前記第2ケースが前記第1ケースに対して前記第1回転方向および前記第2回転方向の一方に回転すると、前記可動部材を前記ストッパの方へ第1移動方向に動かすように構成され、
前記移動変換部は、前記第2ケースが前記第1ケースに対して前記第1回転方向および前記第2回転方向の他方に回転すると、前記可動部材を前記第1移動方向とは反対の第2移動方向に動かすように構成される、
請求項14に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記ストッパは、前記軸方向を向くストッパ面を含む、
請求項1~15のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記ストッパ面は、前記回転軸線に関する周方向に延びる、
請求項16に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記移動変換部は、前記第1ケースおよび前記第2ケースに対する前記可動部材の前記軸方向への移動距離が前記第1ケースおよび前記第2ケースの相対回転角度に比例するように、前記第1ケースおよび前記第2ケースの前記相対回転を前記可動部材の前記軸方向への前記移動に変換するように構成される、
請求項1~17のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記可動部材を前記軸方向に付勢する付勢部材をさらに備える、
請求項1~18のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記移動変換部は、前記第1ケースに対して前記第2ケースとともに前記回転軸線回りに回転可能である、
請求項1に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記第1ケースおよび前記第2ケースの少なくとも一方に設けられるインジケータをさらに備え、
前記インジケータは、前記軸方向における前記可動部材と前記インジケータとの位置関係によって前記第1ケースに対して前記第2ケースが中立回転位置に配置されることを示すように構成される、
請求項1~20のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記インジケータが示す位置に前記可動部材が配置される状態で、前記第1ケースに対して前記第2ケースが前記中立回転位置に配置される、
請求項21に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記可動部材は、前記軸方向を向く第1面と、前記軸方向において前記第1面の裏側に設けられる第2面と、を含み、
前記インジケータは、前記可動部材の前記第1面と前記インジケータとの位置関係によって前記第1ケースに対して前記第2ケースが前記中立回転位置に配置されることを示すように構成される、
請求項21または22に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記インジケータが示す位置に前記可動部材の前記第1面が配置される状態で、前記第1ケースに対して前記第2ケースが前記中立回転位置に配置される、
請求項23に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記第2ケースは、前記第1ケースに対して前記中立回転位置から、第1回転方向に第1回転角度だけ回転可能であり、かつ、前記第1回転方向の反対方向である第2回転方向に第2回転角度だけ回転可能であり、
前記第1回転角度は、前記第2回転角度と概ね等しい、
請求項21から24のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記第2ケースは、環状の形状を有し前記ケーブル収容空間を部分的に形成するように構成される第2ケース本体と、前記第2ケース本体とは別部材であって前記第2ケース本体に連結されるスリーブと、を含み、
前記可動部材は、前記軸方向に移動可能に前記スリーブに連結され、
前記インジケータは、前記スリーブに設けられる、
請求項21から25のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記インジケータは、前記スリーブに設けられるマークおよび基準面の少なくとも一方を含む、
請求項26に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記スリーブは、径方向内側を向く内側面を含み、
前記インジケータは、少なくとも部分的に前記スリーブの前記内側面に設けられる、
請求項27に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記インジケータの前記マークは、前記スリーブの前記内側面に設けられる、
請求項28に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記インジケータの前記基準面は、前記スリーブに設けられ前記軸方向に概ね垂直な第1基準面を含む、
請求項27から29のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記可動部材は、前記軸方向を向く第1面と、前記軸方向において前記第1面の裏側に設けられる第2面と、を含み、
前記軸方向において前記可動部材の前記第1面が前記基準面と一致する状態で、前記第1ケースに対して前記第2ケースが前記中立回転位置に配置される、
請求項21から30のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記インジケータは、前記移動変換部の径方向内側に配置される、
請求項21から31のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記第1ケースは、前記軸方向に延びる中央開口を含み、
前記可動部材、前記移動変換部、および前記インジケータの少なくとも1つは、少なくとも部分的に前記中央開口内に設けられ、
請求項21から32のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。 - 前記第1ケースは、車体に固定されるように構成されるステータであり、
前記第2ケースは、前記ステータに対して前記回転軸線回りに回転可能な回転体であり、
前記ストッパは、少なくとも前記ステータに設けられる、
請求項1~33のいずれか1項に記載の回転コネクタ装置。
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