WO2022025017A1 - 加圧流体供給システム - Google Patents

加圧流体供給システム Download PDF

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WO2022025017A1
WO2022025017A1 PCT/JP2021/027621 JP2021027621W WO2022025017A1 WO 2022025017 A1 WO2022025017 A1 WO 2022025017A1 JP 2021027621 W JP2021027621 W JP 2021027621W WO 2022025017 A1 WO2022025017 A1 WO 2022025017A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F15B13/00—Details of servomotor systems ; Valves for servomotor systems
    • F15B13/02—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors
    • F15B13/021—Valves for interconnecting the fluid chambers of an actuator
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
    • F16C32/00—Bearings not otherwise provided for
    • F16C32/06—Bearings not otherwise provided for with moving member supported by a fluid cushion formed, at least to a large extent, otherwise than by movement of the shaft, e.g. hydrostatic air-cushion bearings
    • F16C32/0629—Bearings not otherwise provided for with moving member supported by a fluid cushion formed, at least to a large extent, otherwise than by movement of the shaft, e.g. hydrostatic air-cushion bearings supported by a liquid cushion, e.g. oil cushion
    • F16C32/064—Bearings not otherwise provided for with moving member supported by a fluid cushion formed, at least to a large extent, otherwise than by movement of the shaft, e.g. hydrostatic air-cushion bearings supported by a liquid cushion, e.g. oil cushion the liquid being supplied under pressure
    • F16C32/0644—Details of devices to control the supply of liquids to the bearings
    • F16C32/0648—Details of devices to control the supply of liquids to the bearings by sensors or pressure-responsive control devices in or near the bearings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F15B19/00—Testing; Calibrating; Fault detection or monitoring; Simulation or modelling of fluid-pressure systems or apparatus not otherwise provided for
    • F15B19/005—Fault detection or monitoring
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F15B2211/00—Circuits for servomotor systems
    • F15B2211/40—Flow control
    • F15B2211/405—Flow control characterised by the type of flow control means or valve
    • F15B2211/40523—Flow control characterised by the type of flow control means or valve with flow dividers
    • F15B2211/4053—Flow control characterised by the type of flow control means or valve with flow dividers using valves

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  • the present invention relates to a pressurized fluid supply system.
  • Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-109429 discloses a hydrostatic bearing device including a rotating body including a spindle and a bearing main body arranged radially outside the spindle so as to surround the spindle.
  • the spindle may be damaged. It is conceivable to take measures by installing a solenoid valve, a sensor, etc. in the fluid supply path for supplying the pressurized fluid. However, when a solenoid valve, a sensor, etc. are simply provided in the fluid supply path, the supply of the pressurized fluid to the hydrostatic bearing resumes satisfactorily when the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source returns to normal. Can't be done.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a pressurized fluid supply system capable of satisfactorily resuming the supply of the pressurized fluid to the support member when the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source returns to normal.
  • the pressurized fluid supply system includes a fluid supply path for supplying the pressurized fluid from a fluid supply source to a support member that supports the member using the pressurized fluid, and the fluid supply.
  • An electromagnetic valve provided on the path, a pressure sensor provided on the fluid supply path between the fluid supply source and the electromagnetic valve to detect the pressure of the pressurized fluid, the electromagnetic valve and the support member. It is provided on the fluid supply path between the two, and includes a flow sensor for detecting the flow rate of the pressurized fluid and a control unit for controlling the opening and closing of the electromagnetic valve.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a pressurized fluid supply system according to the first embodiment.
  • 2A to 2F are views showing an example of arrangement of a pressure sensor, a flow rate sensor, and a solenoid valve.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the pressurized fluid supply system according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a pressurized fluid supply system according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the pressurized fluid supply system according to the second embodiment.
  • 6A and 6B are block diagrams showing a pressurized fluid supply system according to a third embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a graph showing the evaluation results.
  • the pressurized fluid supply system 10 is provided with a fluid supply path 12.
  • the fluid supply path 12 may supply the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 to the support member 14 described later.
  • the pressurized fluid may be a pressurized liquid. Examples of the liquid include, but are not limited to, water, oil and the like.
  • the support member 14 can support the member 18 described later by using a pressurized fluid.
  • the length of the fluid supply path 12 is, for example, about 2 to 3 m, but the length is not limited to this.
  • the inner diameter of the fluid supply path 12 is, for example, about 4.5 mm, but is not limited thereto.
  • the fluid supply path 12 is composed of a pipe 13.
  • the fluid supply source 16 is provided with, for example, a compressor (not shown), a regulator (not shown), or the like.
  • the fluid supply source 16 may supply the pressurized fluid to the support member 14 via the fluid supply path 12.
  • the support member 14 can support the member 18 by using the pressurized fluid supplied from the fluid supply source 16. More specifically, the support member 14 may rotatably or slidably support the member 18 using a pressurized fluid supplied from the fluid source 16.
  • the support member 14 is, for example, a hydrostatic bearing, but is not limited thereto.
  • the member 18 is, for example, a shaft, but is not limited thereto.
  • a case where the support member 14 and the member 18 are provided on the spindle 22 of the machine tool 20 will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the main shaft 22 is provided with a housing 24.
  • the housing 24 is formed with an air supply passage 26 that communicates with the fluid supply path 12.
  • the pressurized fluid may be supplied to the support member 14, i.e., the hydrostatic bearing, via the air supply passage 26. That is, the pressurized fluid can be supplied to the static pressure bearing via the air supply passage 26.
  • the spindle 22 is also provided with components other than these components, but description thereof will be omitted here.
  • a solenoid valve 32 is provided on the fluid supply path 12 between the fluid supply source 16 and the support member 14.
  • the solenoid valve 32 is, for example, a normally closed solenoid valve, but is not limited thereto.
  • a sensor 30A (pressure sensor 30A) is provided on the fluid supply path 12 between the fluid supply source 16 and the solenoid valve 32.
  • the pressure sensor 30A can detect the pressure of the pressurized fluid supplied from the fluid supply source 16.
  • a sensor 30B (flow rate sensor 30B) is provided on the fluid supply path 12 between the solenoid valve 32 and the support member 14.
  • the flow rate sensor 30B can detect the flow rate of the pressurized fluid.
  • Reference numeral 30 is used when describing the sensors in general, and reference numerals 30A and 30B are used when describing the individual sensors.
  • the pressurized fluid supply system 10 is further provided with a control device 34.
  • the control device 34 includes a calculation unit 36 and a storage unit 38.
  • the arithmetic unit 36 may be configured by, for example, a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), but is not limited thereto.
  • the calculation unit 36 includes a control unit 40 and a determination unit 42.
  • the control unit 40 and the determination unit 42 can be realized by executing the program stored in the storage unit 38 by the calculation unit 36.
  • the storage unit 38 is provided with, for example, a volatile memory (not shown) and a non-volatile memory (not shown).
  • volatile memory include RAM (Random Access Memory) and the like.
  • non-volatile memory include ROM (Read Only Memory) and flash memory.
  • Programs, data and the like can be stored in the storage unit 38.
  • Data indicating a normal pressure range with respect to the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A and data indicating a normal flow rate range with respect to the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B can be stored in advance in the storage unit 38.
  • the control unit 40 controls the entire control device 34.
  • the control unit 40 can control the opening and closing of the solenoid valve 32.
  • the determination unit 42 can determine whether or not the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is within the normal range (within the normal pressure range).
  • the determination unit 42 can determine whether or not the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is within the normal range (within the normal flow rate range).
  • the control unit 40 closes the solenoid valve 32. After closing the solenoid valve 32, if the detection value detected by the sensor 30 located on the upstream side of the solenoid valve 32 is within the normal range, the control unit 40 opens the solenoid valve 32.
  • the control unit 40 does not open the solenoid valve 32. This is to prevent the influence of the malfunction from affecting the downstream side of the solenoid valve 32. After closing the solenoid valve 32, even if the detection value detected by the sensor 30 located on the downstream side of the solenoid valve 32 is out of the normal range, the detection detected by the sensor 30 located on the upstream side of the solenoid valve 32 If the value is within the normal range, the control unit 40 may open the solenoid valve 32.
  • the control unit 40 Closes the solenoid valve 32 again.
  • the pressure sensor 30A is positioned between the fluid supply source 16 and the solenoid valve 32
  • the flow rate sensor 30B is positioned between the solenoid valve 32 and the support member 14. That is, in the present embodiment, these components are arranged in the order of the pressure sensor 30A, the solenoid valve 32, and the flow rate sensor 30B from the upstream side to the downstream side. In this embodiment, these components are arranged in such an order for the following reasons.
  • FIGS. 2A to 2F are diagrams showing an example of arrangement of a pressure sensor, a flow rate sensor, and a solenoid valve.
  • these components are arranged in the order of the flow rate sensor 30B, the pressure sensor 30A, and the solenoid valve 32 from the upstream side to the downstream side.
  • the solenoid valve 32 is closed.
  • the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is a normal flow rate. Not within range.
  • the control unit 40 does not open the solenoid valve 32.
  • two sensors 30 are located on the upstream side of the solenoid valve 32, but at least one of the detected values detected by the two sensors 30 is out of the normal range.
  • the control unit 40 does not open the solenoid valve 32. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 2A, even if the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 is returned to normal after the solenoid valve 32 is closed, the solenoid valve 32 is not opened and is sent to the support member 14. The supply of pressurized fluid cannot be resumed well.
  • these components are arranged in the order of the flow rate sensor 30B, the solenoid valve 32, and the pressure sensor 30A from the upstream side to the downstream side.
  • the solenoid valve 32 is closed.
  • the flow of the pressurized fluid is blocked by the closed solenoid valve 32. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 2B, even if the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 returns to normal after the solenoid valve 32 is closed, the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is a normal flow rate. Not within range.
  • the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A does not fall within the normal pressure range.
  • the control unit 40 does not open the solenoid valve 32 when the detection value detected by the sensor 30 located on the upstream side of the solenoid valve 32 is out of the normal range. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 2B, even if the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 is returned to normal after the solenoid valve 32 is closed, the solenoid valve 32 is not opened and is sent to the support member 14. The supply of pressurized fluid cannot be resumed well.
  • these components are arranged in the order of the solenoid valve 32, the pressure sensor 30A, and the flow rate sensor 30B from the upstream side to the downstream side.
  • the solenoid valve 32 is closed.
  • the solenoid valve 32 is closed, the flow of the pressurized fluid is blocked by the closed solenoid valve 32. Since the supply of the pressurized fluid to the pressure sensor 30A is blocked by the electromagnetic valve 32, in the example shown in FIG. 2C, whether or not the pressure of the pressurized fluid supplied from the fluid supply source 16 has returned to normal is determined. It cannot be detected by the pressure sensor 30A.
  • these components are arranged in the order of the solenoid valve 32, the flow rate sensor 30B, and the pressure sensor 30A from the upstream side to the downstream side.
  • the solenoid valve 32 is closed.
  • the solenoid valve 32 is closed, the flow of the pressurized fluid is blocked by the closed solenoid valve 32. Since the supply of the pressurized fluid to the pressure sensor 30A is blocked by the electromagnetic valve 32, in the example shown in FIG. 2D, whether or not the pressure of the pressurized fluid supplied from the fluid supply source 16 has returned to normal is determined. It cannot be detected by the pressure sensor 30A.
  • these components are arranged in the order of the pressure sensor 30A, the flow rate sensor 30B, and the solenoid valve 32 from the upstream side to the downstream side.
  • the solenoid valve 32 is closed.
  • the flow of the pressurized fluid is blocked by the closed solenoid valve 32. Therefore, even if the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 returns to normal after the solenoid valve 32 is closed, the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is not within the normal flow rate range.
  • the control unit 40 does not open the solenoid valve 32 when the detection value detected by the sensor 30 located on the upstream side of the solenoid valve 32 is out of the normal range.
  • two sensors 30 are located on the upstream side of the solenoid valve 32, but at least one of the detected values detected by the two sensors 30 is out of the normal range.
  • the control unit 40 does not open the solenoid valve 32. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 2E, even if the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 is returned to normal after the solenoid valve 32 is closed, the solenoid valve 32 is not opened and is sent to the support member 14. The supply of pressurized fluid cannot be resumed well.
  • these components are arranged in the order of the pressure sensor 30A, the solenoid valve 32, and the flow rate sensor 30B from the upstream side to the downstream side.
  • the solenoid valve 32 is closed. Since the pressure sensor 30A is located between the fluid supply source 16 and the electromagnetic valve 32, in the example shown in FIG. 2F, it is determined whether or not the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 has returned to normal. It can be detected by the pressure sensor 30A. When the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 returns to normal, the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is within the normal pressure range.
  • the pressure sensor 30A is the only sensor 30 located on the upstream side of the solenoid valve 32. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 2F, the sensor 30 whose detection value is out of the normal range even though the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 has returned to normal is located on the upstream side of the solenoid valve 32. Does not exist. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 2F, after the solenoid valve 32 is closed, the solenoid valve 32 is opened when the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 returns to normal. When the solenoid valve 32 is opened, the flow rate of the pressurized fluid detected by the flow rate sensor 30B becomes within the normal flow rate range.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the pressurized fluid supply system according to the present embodiment.
  • step S1 the determination unit 42 determines whether or not the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is within the normal pressure range. When the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is within the normal pressure range (YES in step S1), the process proceeds to step S2. When the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is out of the normal pressure range (NO in step S1), the process proceeds to step S3.
  • step S2 the determination unit 42 determines whether or not the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is within the normal flow rate range.
  • the processes after step S1 are repeated.
  • the process proceeds to step S3.
  • step S3 the control unit 40 closes the solenoid valve 32. After that, the process proceeds to step S4.
  • step S4 the determination unit 42 determines whether or not the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is within the normal pressure range. If the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is within the normal pressure range (YES in step S4), the process proceeds to step S5. If the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is out of the normal pressure range (NO in step S4), step S4 is repeated.
  • step S5 the control unit 40 opens the solenoid valve 32. After that, the process proceeds to step S6.
  • step S6 the determination unit 42 determines whether or not the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is within the normal flow rate range.
  • the processes after step S1 are repeated. If the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B remains outside the normal flow rate range even after a predetermined time has elapsed from the opening of the solenoid valve 32 (NO in step S6), the process transitions to step S7.
  • step S7 the control unit 40 closes the solenoid valve 32. In this way, the process shown in FIG. 3 is completed.
  • the pressure sensor 30A is provided on the fluid supply path 12 between the fluid supply source 16 and the solenoid valve 32, and the fluid between the solenoid valve 32 and the support member 14 is provided.
  • a flow rate sensor 30B is provided on the supply path 12. When the detection value detected by any of the sensors 30 goes out of the normal range for some reason, the solenoid valve 32 is closed. Since the pressure sensor 30A is located between the fluid supply source 16 and the electromagnetic valve 32, in the present embodiment, the pressure sensor determines whether or not the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 has returned to normal. It can be detected by 30A.
  • the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is within the normal pressure range.
  • the only sensor 30 located on the upstream side of the solenoid valve 32 is the pressure sensor 30A. That is, in the present embodiment, the sensor 30 whose detection value is out of the normal range exists on the upstream side of the solenoid valve 32 even though the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 has returned to normal. do not do. Therefore, in the present embodiment, after the solenoid valve 32 is closed, the solenoid valve 32 is opened when the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 is restored to normal.
  • the flow rate of the pressurized fluid detected by the flow rate sensor 30B becomes within the normal flow rate range.
  • the solenoid valve 32 is opened and the support member 14 is reached.
  • the supply of pressurized fluid can be successfully resumed.
  • the pressurized fluid supply system can satisfactorily resume the supply of the pressurized fluid to the support member 14 when the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 returns to normal. 10 can be provided.
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a pressurized fluid supply system according to the present embodiment.
  • the pressurized fluid supply system 10 can determine the content of abnormality based on the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A and the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B.
  • the determination unit 42 can make a determination as described later based on the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A and the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B.
  • a display unit 46 may be connected to the control device 34.
  • the display control unit 44 may display the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A on the display screen of the display unit 46. Further, the display control unit 44 may display on the display screen of the display unit 46 whether or not the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is within the normal pressure range. Further, the display control unit 44 may display the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B on the display screen of the display unit 46. Further, the display control unit 44 may display on the display screen of the display unit 46 whether or not the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is within the normal flow rate range.
  • the display unit 46 may be configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like, but is not limited thereto.
  • An operation unit 48 may be connected to the control device 34.
  • the operation unit 48 may be composed of, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, or the like, but is not limited thereto.
  • the operation unit 48 may be configured by a touch panel (not shown) provided on the screen of the display unit 46. The user can input an operation to the control device 34 via the operation unit 48.
  • the determination unit 42 indicates that the pressurized fluid supply system 10 is normal. Can be determined. In such a case, the display control unit 44 does not display a message on the display screen of the display unit 46.
  • the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B may be outside the normal flow rate range.
  • the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is within the normal pressure range, while the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is outside the normal flow rate range because the support member 14 (static pressure bearing) is clogged. It can be mentioned that there is. Therefore, when the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is within the normal pressure range, while the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is outside the normal flow rate range, the determination unit 42 has an abnormality in the support member 14. It can be determined that it is. In such a case, the display control unit 44 displays a message to the effect that an abnormality has occurred in the support member 14 on the display screen of the display unit 46.
  • the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B may be within the normal flow rate range. While the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is out of the normal pressure range, the reason why the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is within the normal flow rate range is that the pressurized fluid leaks in the fluid supply path 12. Such things can be mentioned. Therefore, when the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is out of the normal pressure range, while the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is within the normal flow rate range, the determination unit 42 transfers the pressurized fluid to the support member 14. It can be determined that an abnormality has occurred in the supply. In such a case, the display control unit 44 displays a message to the effect that an abnormality has occurred in the supply of the pressurized fluid to the support member 14 on the display screen of the display unit 46.
  • the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A may be out of the normal pressure range, and the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B may be out of the normal flow rate range.
  • the determination unit 42 can determine as follows. That is, in such a case, the determination unit 42 can determine that at least one of the supply of the pressurized fluid to the support member 14 and the support member 14 has an abnormality. In such a case, the display control unit 44 displays a message to the effect that the pressurized fluid is supplied to the support member 14 or an abnormality has occurred in the support member 14 on the display screen of the display unit 46.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the pressurized fluid supply system according to the present embodiment.
  • step S11 the determination unit 42 determines whether or not the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is within the normal pressure range.
  • the process proceeds to step S12.
  • the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A is out of the normal pressure range (NO in step S11)
  • the process proceeds to step S13.
  • step S12 the determination unit 42 determines whether or not the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is within the normal flow rate range. When the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is within the normal flow rate range (YES in step S12), the process proceeds to step S14. When the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is out of the normal flow rate range (NO in step S12), the process proceeds to step S15.
  • step S13 the determination unit 42 determines whether or not the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is within the normal flow rate range. When the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is within the normal flow rate range (YES in step S13), the process proceeds to step S16. When the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B is out of the normal flow rate range (NO in step S13), the process proceeds to step S17.
  • step S14 the determination unit 42 determines that the pressurized fluid supply system 10 is normal. After that, the process proceeds to step S18.
  • step S15 the determination unit 42 determines that the support member 14 has an abnormality. After that, the process proceeds to step S19.
  • step S16 the determination unit 42 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the supply of the pressurized fluid to the support member 14. After that, the process proceeds to step S20.
  • step S17 the determination unit 42 determines that at least one of the supply of the pressurized fluid to the support member 14 and the support member 14 has an abnormality. After that, the process proceeds to step S21.
  • step S18 the display control unit 44 does not display a message on the display screen of the display unit 46.
  • step S19 the display control unit 44 displays a message to the effect that an abnormality has occurred in the support member 14 on the display screen of the display unit 46. More specifically, the display control unit 44 displays, for example, the message "There is a problem in the bearing unit" on the display screen of the display unit 46.
  • step S20 the display control unit 44 displays a message to the effect that an abnormality has occurred in the supply of the pressurized fluid to the support member 14 on the display screen of the display unit 46. More specifically, the display control unit 44 displays, for example, the message "There is a problem in supplying air to the bearing unit" on the display screen of the display unit 46.
  • step S21 the display control unit 44 displays a message on the display screen of the display unit 46 to the effect that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the supply of the pressurized fluid to the support member 14 and the support member 14. do. More specifically, the display control unit 44 displays, for example, the message "There is a problem in the air supply to the bearing unit or the bearing unit" on the display screen of the display unit 46. In this way, the process shown in FIG. 5 is completed.
  • the abnormality content is determined based on the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 30A and the flow rate detected by the flow rate sensor 30B. According to the present embodiment, by displaying a message indicating the abnormal content on the display unit 46, the user can be made to understand the abnormal content.
  • FIGS. 6A and 6B are block diagrams showing a pressurized fluid supply system according to this embodiment.
  • FIG. 6A shows a state in which the pressurized fluid is normally supplied from the fluid supply source 16 to the fluid supply path 12.
  • FIG. 6B shows a state in which the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 to the fluid supply path 12 is cut off.
  • the arrows in FIGS. 6A and 6B conceptually show the flow of pressurized fluid.
  • the pressurized fluid supply system 10 is provided with a tank 28 for storing the pressurized fluid on the fluid supply path 12 between the solenoid valve 32 and the flow rate sensor 30B.
  • the volume of the tank 28 is set sufficiently larger than the volume inside the pipe 13 constituting the fluid supply path 12.
  • the volume of the tank 28 is, for example, about 5 liters, but the volume is not limited to this.
  • the tank 28 is provided with, for example, an opening 29A and an opening 29B.
  • one opening 29A of the tank 28 is connected to the solenoid valve 32 via the pipe 13
  • the other opening 29B of the tank 28 is connected to the flow rate sensor 30B via the pipe 13.
  • Reference numeral 29 is used when describing the openings in general, and reference numerals 29A and 29B are used when describing individual openings.
  • the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 When the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 is normally supplied to the fluid supply path 12, the pressurized fluid flows through the fluid supply path 12 as shown in FIG. 6A.
  • the detection value detected by the sensor 30 is out of the normal range, and the solenoid valve 32 is closed by the control unit 40.
  • the solenoid valve 32 is closed, as shown in FIG. 6B, the pressurized fluid stored in the tank 28 does not flow to the fluid supply source 16 side. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, when the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 to the fluid supply path 12 is interrupted, the pressurized fluid stored in the tank 28 is passed through the pipe 13. Can be sufficiently supplied to the support member 14.
  • FIG. 6B that is, in the present embodiment, these components are arranged in the order of the pressure sensor 30A, the solenoid valve 32, the tank 28, and the flow rate sensor 30B from the upstream side to the downstream side.
  • the pressurized fluid stored in the tank 28 is sufficiently supplied to the support member 14 via the pipe 13.
  • the flow rate is detected by the flow rate sensor 30B.
  • FIG. 7 is a graph showing the evaluation results.
  • the horizontal axis of FIG. 7 indicates the time after the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 to the fluid supply path 12 is cut off.
  • the vertical axis of FIG. 7 shows the pressure of the pressurized fluid supplied to the support member 14.
  • Example 1 in FIG. 7 shows the case of the first embodiment, that is, the case where the tank 28 is not provided on the fluid supply path 12 between the solenoid valve 32 and the support member 14.
  • Example 2 in FIG. 7 shows the case of the present embodiment, that is, the case where the tank 28 is provided in the fluid supply path 12 between the solenoid valve 32 and the support member 14.
  • the pressurized fluid is supplied to the support member 14 after the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 to the fluid supply path 12 is cut off.
  • the pressure of the pressure fluid remains sufficiently high for a very long time.
  • the tank 28 is provided between the solenoid valve 32 and the support member 14, and the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 to the fluid supply path 12 is interrupted.
  • the solenoid valve 32 is closed. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, when the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 is interrupted, the pressurized fluid stored in the tank 28 is transferred to the support member 14 via the pipe 13. It will continue to be supplied for a long time. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to sufficiently prevent a sudden pressure drop of the pressurized fluid used for supporting the member 18, and it takes time until the pressurized fluid drops excessively. The grace period can be long enough.
  • the rotation of the member 18 is performed before the pressurized fluid is excessively lowered. , The slide and the like can be stopped more reliably. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, even if the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 to the fluid supply path 12 is interrupted, damage to the member 18 supported by the pressurized fluid is surely prevented. be able to.
  • the tank 28 may have only one opening 29.
  • a branch pipe (not shown) branched from the pipe 13 may be connected to one opening 29 provided in the tank 28. It can be said that the tank 28 is provided on the fluid supply path 12 even when the branch pipe branching from the pipe 13 is connected to the tank 28. Even when the branch pipe branching from the pipe 13 is connected to the tank 28, when the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source 16 to the fluid supply path 12 is interrupted, the addition stored in the tank 28 is added. The pressure fluid continues to be supplied to the support member 14 for a long period of time. Therefore, even in such a configuration, the time grace until the pressurized fluid is excessively lowered can be sufficiently long.
  • the support member 14, that is, the hydrostatic bearing may be provided in a linear motion mechanism (not shown).
  • the member 18 may be a shaft that constitutes a part of such a linear motion mechanism.
  • Such a linear motion mechanism may be provided in, for example, a balancer device, but is not limited thereto.
  • a balancer device is, for example, for reducing the gravity acting on a slider (not shown).
  • the pressurized fluid supply system (10) supplies the fluid from the fluid supply source (16) to the support member (14) that supports the member (18) using the pressurized fluid.
  • a flow sensor (30B) provided on the fluid supply path between the pressure sensor (30A) and the electromagnetic valve and the support member to detect the flow rate of the pressurized fluid, and control of opening and closing of the electromagnetic valve.
  • a control unit (40) is provided. According to such a configuration, since the pressure sensor is located between the fluid supply source and the electromagnetic valve, the pressure sensor detects whether or not the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source has returned to normal. Can be.
  • the pressure detected by the pressure sensor is within the normal pressure range.
  • the pressure sensor is the only sensor located upstream of the solenoid valve. That is, in such a configuration, there is no sensor on the upstream side of the solenoid valve whose detected value is out of the normal range even though the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source is restored to normal. Therefore, in such a configuration, after the solenoid valve is closed, the solenoid valve is opened when the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source is returned to normal. When the solenoid valve is opened, the flow rate of the pressurized fluid detected by the flow rate sensor is within the normal flow rate range.
  • a pressurized fluid supply system capable of satisfactorily resuming the supply of the pressurized fluid to the support member when the supply of the pressurized fluid from the fluid supply source is normally restored. Can be provided.
  • the determination unit determines that the support member has an abnormality. You may judge. With such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the content of the abnormality.
  • the determination unit determines the pressure fluid to the support member. It may be determined that an abnormality has occurred in the supply. With such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the content of the abnormality.
  • the determination unit determines the pressure fluid to the support member. It may be determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the supply and the support member. With such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the content of the abnormality.
  • a tank (28) provided on the fluid supply path between the solenoid valve and the support member and storing the pressurized fluid may be further provided.
  • the solenoid valve is closed, and the pressurized fluid stored in the tank is sent to the support member via the pipe for a long period of time. Will continue to be supplied. Therefore, according to such a configuration, it is possible to sufficiently prevent a sudden pressure drop of the pressurized fluid used for supporting the member, and it takes time until the pressurized fluid drops excessively. The grace period can be long enough. With such a configuration, the rotation of the member before the pressurized fluid drops excessively, because the time grace before the pressurized fluid drops excessively can be long enough.
  • the support member may be a static pressure bearing that rotatably or slidably supports the member using the pressurized fluid.

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