JP2008261404A - Fixed type constant velocity universal joint - Google Patents

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JP2008261404A
JP2008261404A JP2007103899A JP2007103899A JP2008261404A JP 2008261404 A JP2008261404 A JP 2008261404A JP 2007103899 A JP2007103899 A JP 2007103899A JP 2007103899 A JP2007103899 A JP 2007103899A JP 2008261404 A JP2008261404 A JP 2008261404A
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fixed type constant velocity universal joint in which a load on a retainer is reduced by preventing an inner joint member from biting into the retainer. <P>SOLUTION: This fixed type constant velocity universal joint comprises: an outer joint member 1 in which a plurality of guide grooves 1b axially extending in an inner spherical surface 1a are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction; the inner joint member 2 in which a plurality of guide grooves 2b axially extending in an outer spherical surface 2a are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction; a plurality of torque transmission balls 3 disposed between the guide grooves 1b, 2b of both joint members 1, 2; and a retainer 4 interposed between the inner spherical surface 1a of the outer joint member 1 and the outer spherical surface 2a of the inner joint member 2 and having a plurality of pockets 4a for storing the torque transmission balls 3 formed therethrough in the circumferential direction. A recessed part 11 is formed between the axial intermediate part and one end edge of at least one of the outer peripheral surfaces 2a positioned between the guide grooves 2b of the inner joint member 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

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本発明は、自動車や各種産業機械において使用される固定式等速自在継手に関する。   The present invention relates to a fixed type constant velocity universal joint used in automobiles and various industrial machines.

自動車及びこれに準ずる各種車両においては、エンジンからの駆動力をホイールに伝達する動力伝達経路に、二軸間で角度変位や軸方向変位があった場合でも等速で回転動力を伝達することが可能な等速自在継手を配設することが行われている。等速自在継手には、プランジング運動(軸方向変位)を行わない固定式等速自在継手とプランジング運動を行う摺動式等速自在継手がある。   In automobiles and similar vehicles, rotational power can be transmitted at a constant speed even when there is angular displacement or axial displacement between the two axes in the power transmission path that transmits the driving force from the engine to the wheels. Possible constant velocity universal joints are arranged. The constant velocity universal joint includes a fixed constant velocity universal joint that does not perform plunging motion (axial displacement) and a sliding constant velocity universal joint that performs plunging motion.

図1は本発明の固定式等速自在継手を示すものであるが、固定式等速自在継手の基本的な構成を説明するのに便宜的に援用すると、固定式等速自在継手は、図1(A)(B)に示すように、外輪1と、内輪2と、複数のボール3と、保持器4を主要な構成要素とする。   FIG. 1 shows a fixed type constant velocity universal joint according to the present invention. When used for convenience in explaining the basic configuration of the fixed type constant velocity universal joint, As shown to 1 (A) (B), the outer ring | wheel 1, the inner ring | wheel 2, the some ball | bowl 3, and the holder | retainer 4 are used as a main component.

外輪1の凹球面状内周面1a(以下、内球面という。)に形成した複数の案内溝1bと、内輪2の凸球面状外球面2a(以下、外球面という。)に形成した複数の案内溝2bとの間に、それぞれ1個ずつボール3を配設している。そして、各ボール3を収容する複数のポケット4aを形成した保持器4を、外輪1の内球面1aと内輪2の外球面2aとの間に配設している。   A plurality of guide grooves 1b formed on a concave spherical inner peripheral surface 1a (hereinafter referred to as an inner spherical surface) of the outer ring 1, and a plurality of guide grooves 1b formed on a convex spherical outer spherical surface 2a (hereinafter referred to as an outer spherical surface) of the inner ring 2. One ball 3 is provided between each guide groove 2b. A cage 4 having a plurality of pockets 4 a for accommodating the balls 3 is disposed between the inner spherical surface 1 a of the outer ring 1 and the outer spherical surface 2 a of the inner ring 2.

内輪を保持器内に組み付けるには、図10に示すように、内輪2の案内溝2bを保持器4の入口部4dに跨がせる。跨がせた案内溝2bを中心に矢印A方向に回転させて、内輪2の案内溝2b相互間の凸部2cを保持器4のポケット4aに挿入すると共に、内輪2を保持器4内へ入れる。そして、内輪2を保持器4内で90°回転させて球面係合させ組み付けている。   In order to assemble the inner ring into the cage, the guide groove 2b of the inner ring 2 is straddled over the inlet 4d of the cage 4 as shown in FIG. The projecting portion 2c between the guide grooves 2b of the inner ring 2 is inserted into the pocket 4a of the retainer 4 while rotating the guide ring 2b around the guide groove 2b, and the inner ring 2 is moved into the retainer 4. Put in. And the inner ring | wheel 2 is rotated 90 degrees within the holder | retainer 4, is spherically engaged, and is assembled | attached.

ところで、外輪の軸線と内輪の軸線とがなす作動角の最大値を大きくとれるようにするために、内輪の軸線方向寸法を大きくして、内輪の案内溝を長く形成する場合がある。内輪の軸線方向寸法を大きくするに伴って、凸部の軸線方向寸法が保持器のポケットより大きくなると、組み付け時に凸部をポケット内に挿入することができなくなる。   By the way, in order to make it possible to increase the maximum value of the operating angle formed by the axis of the outer ring and the axis of the inner ring, the dimension of the inner ring in the axial direction may be increased and the guide groove of the inner ring may be formed longer. If the axial dimension of the convex portion becomes larger than the pocket of the cage as the axial dimension of the inner ring is increased, the convex portion cannot be inserted into the pocket during assembly.

この問題を解決するために、図11に示すように、内輪2の外球面2aの一端を切り欠いて、傾斜面2e又は段差面を形成したものがある(例えば、特許文献1又は特許文献2参照)。この傾斜面2eを設けたことにより、凸部2cはポケット4aに隣接する柱部10との干渉を回避してポケット4a内に挿入できる。
DE 195 14 868 C1 特許第3678026号公報
In order to solve this problem, as shown in FIG. 11, one end of the outer spherical surface 2a of the inner ring 2 is cut out to form an inclined surface 2e or a step surface (for example, Patent Document 1 or Patent Document 2). reference). By providing the inclined surface 2e, the convex portion 2c can be inserted into the pocket 4a while avoiding interference with the column portion 10 adjacent to the pocket 4a.
DE 195 14 868 C1 Japanese Patent No. 3678026

しかし、上記特許文献1又は特許文献2の継手は、図12に示すように、内輪2の回転軸が外輪1の回転軸に対し大きく傾斜した状態(継手が大きな作動角をとった状態)となると、傾斜部2eを形成した内輪2の外球面2aと、保持器4の内球面4cとの接触面積は小さくなる。この状態で高トルクを負荷すると、外球面2aの傾斜部2e(エッジ)が保持器4の内球面4cに強く食い込んで保持器4に過大な負荷がかかる虞があった。   However, in the joint of Patent Document 1 or Patent Document 2, as shown in FIG. 12, the rotation shaft of the inner ring 2 is greatly inclined with respect to the rotation shaft of the outer ring 1 (the joint has a large operating angle). Then, the contact area between the outer spherical surface 2a of the inner ring 2 formed with the inclined portion 2e and the inner spherical surface 4c of the cage 4 becomes small. When a high torque is applied in this state, the inclined portion 2e (edge) of the outer spherical surface 2a strongly bites into the inner spherical surface 4c of the cage 4, and there is a possibility that an excessive load is applied to the cage 4.

そこで、本発明は斯かる実情に鑑み、内輪の保持器への食い込み現象を防止して、保持器への負荷を軽減することができる固定式等速自在継手を提供しようとするものである。   Therefore, in view of such circumstances, the present invention intends to provide a fixed type constant velocity universal joint that can prevent the inner ring from biting into the cage and reduce the load on the cage.

請求項1の発明は、内球面に軸方向に延びた複数の案内溝を周方向等間隔に形成した外側継手部材と、外球面に軸方向に延びた複数の案内溝を周方向等間隔に形成した内側継手部材と、前記両継手部材の各案内溝間に配置した複数のトルク伝達ボールと、前記外側継手部材の内球面と前記内側継手部材の外球面との間に介在すると共に前記トルク伝達ボールを収容する複数のポケットを周方向に貫設した保持器を備えた固定式等速自在継手において、前記内側継手部材の案内溝相互間にある複数の外球面のうち、少なくとも1つの外球面の軸線方向の中間部と一端縁の間に、凹部を設けたものである。   According to the first aspect of the present invention, an outer joint member in which a plurality of guide grooves extending in the axial direction on the inner spherical surface are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, and a plurality of guide grooves extending in the axial direction on the outer spherical surface at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. The inner joint member formed, a plurality of torque transmission balls disposed between the guide grooves of the two joint members, the inner spherical surface of the outer joint member and the outer spherical surface of the inner joint member, and the torque A fixed type constant velocity universal joint including a cage in which a plurality of pockets for accommodating a transmission ball are provided in a circumferential direction. At least one outer spherical surface among a plurality of outer spherical surfaces between guide grooves of the inner joint member. A concave portion is provided between the intermediate portion in the axial direction of the spherical surface and one end edge.

内側継手部材を保持器に組み込む際、内側継手部材の外球面に形成した凹部を、保持器の柱部に接触ないし接近させることで、内側継手部材の凸部を保持器のポケットに挿入することができる(図8参照)。この凹部を設けたことにより、内側継手部材の凸部の軸線方向寸法がポケットの周方向幅寸法より大きい場合であっても、内側継手部材の凸部を柱部との干渉を回避してポケット内に挿入できる。   When the inner joint member is incorporated into the cage, the concave portion formed on the outer spherical surface of the inner joint member is brought into contact with or close to the pillar portion of the cage, thereby inserting the convex portion of the inner joint member into the pocket of the cage. (See FIG. 8). By providing this concave portion, even if the axial dimension of the convex portion of the inner joint member is larger than the circumferential width dimension of the pocket, the convex portion of the inner joint member is prevented from interfering with the column portion and pocketed. Can be inserted inside.

また、継手が大きな作動角をとったとき、内側継手部材の凹部と保持器の内球面が対面する箇所では(図9参照)、内側継手部材の外球面の中間部近傍部位及び端縁近傍部位が、保持器の内球面に接触して支持する。これにより、高トルクが負荷された場合であっても、内側継手部材が保持器の内球面に強く食い込むことを防止できる。   Further, when the joint takes a large operating angle, at the location where the concave portion of the inner joint member and the inner spherical surface of the cage face each other (see FIG. 9), the intermediate portion vicinity portion and the edge vicinity portion of the outer spherical surface of the inner joint member Is in contact with and supports the inner spherical surface of the cage. Thereby, even if it is a case where high torque is loaded, it can prevent that an inner side coupling member bites into the inner spherical surface of a holder | retainer strongly.

請求項2の発明は、請求項1に記載の固定式等速自在継手において、前記内側継手部材の全ての外球面の軸線方向の中間部と一端縁の間に、凹部を設けたものである。   According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the fixed type constant velocity universal joint according to the first aspect, a concave portion is provided between an axial intermediate portion and one end edge of all outer spherical surfaces of the inner joint member. .

内側継手部材の外球面のうち、任意に選択した外球面の凹部を保持器の柱部に接触ないし接近させれば、内側継手部材の凸部を保持器のポケットに挿入することができる。請求項2の場合は、組付け性が向上し、内側継手部材の軽量化も図れる。また、請求項1の場合と同様に、内側継手部材が保持器の内球面に強く食い込むことを防止できる。   Of the outer spherical surfaces of the inner joint member, the convex portion of the inner joint member can be inserted into the pocket of the cage by making the concave portion of the outer spherical surface selected arbitrarily contact or approach the column portion of the cage. In the case of claim 2, the assembling property is improved and the weight of the inner joint member can be reduced. Further, as in the case of the first aspect, the inner joint member can be prevented from strongly biting into the inner spherical surface of the cage.

請求項3の発明は、請求項1又は2に記載の固定式等速自在継手において、前記凹部は、断面L字状である。   According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the fixed type constant velocity universal joint according to the first or second aspect, the concave portion has an L-shaped cross section.

請求項4の発明は、請求項1又は2に記載の固定式等速自在継手において、前記凹部は、断面円弧状である。   According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the fixed type constant velocity universal joint according to the first or second aspect, the concave portion has an arcuate cross section.

請求項5の発明は、請求項1又は2に記載の固定式等速自在継手において、前記凹部は、断面V字状である。   According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fixed type constant velocity universal joint according to the first or second aspect, the concave portion has a V-shaped cross section.

請求項3〜5のように、凹部の断面形状は容易に変更可能である。   As in the third to fifth aspects, the cross-sectional shape of the recess can be easily changed.

本発明の固定式等速自在継手によれば、内側継手部材の凸部の軸線方向寸法がポケットの周方向幅寸法より大きい場合であっても、凸部をポケット内に挿入して内側継手部材を保持器に組み込むことができる。これにより、内側継手部材の案内溝の軸線方向寸法を延ばすことができ、継手の高作動角化を図れる。また、継手の高作動角、高トルク負荷時の内側継手部材の保持器への食い込み現象を防止して、継手の円滑な回転運動を維持することが可能となる。   According to the fixed type constant velocity universal joint of the present invention, even when the axial dimension of the convex part of the inner joint member is larger than the circumferential width dimension of the pocket, the convex part is inserted into the pocket and the inner joint member is inserted. Can be incorporated into the cage. Thereby, the axial direction dimension of the guide groove of an inner joint member can be extended, and the high operating angle of a joint can be aimed at. In addition, it is possible to prevent the inner joint member from biting into the cage when the joint is operated at a high operating angle and a high torque load, and to maintain a smooth rotational motion of the joint.

以下、本発明に係る固定式等速自在継手の実施の形態について説明する。
本発明の固定式等速自在継手は、図1(A)(B)に示すように、外側継手部材としての外輪1と、内側継手部材としての内輪2と、トルク伝達部材としての複数のボール3と、保持器4とを主要な構成要素とする。この継手は、プランジング運動を行わず、作動角に関わりなく継手中心Oは固定されている。
Hereinafter, embodiments of the fixed type constant velocity universal joint according to the present invention will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the fixed type constant velocity universal joint of the present invention includes an outer ring 1 as an outer joint member, an inner ring 2 as an inner joint member, and a plurality of balls as torque transmission members. 3 and the retainer 4 are main components. This joint does not perform plunging motion, and the joint center O is fixed regardless of the operating angle.

外輪1はマウス部6とステム部7とからなり、ステム部7にて図示しない回転軸とトルク伝達可能に結合する。マウス部6は一端が開口したベル型で、その内球面1aに、軸線方向に延びた複数の案内溝1bが、周方向等間隔に形成してある。案内溝1bはマウス部6の開口端まで延びている。   The outer ring 1 includes a mouse portion 6 and a stem portion 7. The stem portion 7 is coupled to a rotating shaft (not shown) so that torque can be transmitted. The mouse portion 6 has a bell shape with one end opened, and a plurality of guide grooves 1b extending in the axial direction are formed on the inner spherical surface 1a at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. The guide groove 1 b extends to the opening end of the mouse portion 6.

内輪2は外球面2aを有し、その外球面2aには、軸線方向に延びた複数の案内溝2bが周方向等間隔に形成してある。また、内輪2には、シャフト8とトルク伝達可能に結合するためのスプライン(又はセレーション)孔2dが形成されている。   The inner ring 2 has an outer spherical surface 2a, and a plurality of guide grooves 2b extending in the axial direction are formed in the outer spherical surface 2a at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. Further, the inner ring 2 is formed with a spline (or serration) hole 2d for coupling with the shaft 8 so that torque can be transmitted.

外輪1の案内溝1bと内輪2の案内溝2bとは対をなし、各対の案内溝1b,2bで構成されるトラックに1個ずつ、ボール3が転動可能に組み込んである。ボール3は、外輪1の案内溝1bと内輪2の案内溝2bとの間に介在してトルクを伝達する。   The guide groove 1b of the outer ring 1 and the guide groove 2b of the inner ring 2 form a pair, and one ball 3 is incorporated so as to be able to roll one by one on a track constituted by each pair of guide grooves 1b, 2b. The ball 3 is interposed between the guide groove 1b of the outer ring 1 and the guide groove 2b of the inner ring 2, and transmits torque.

保持器4は、一対の環状部9,9と、環状部9,9の間に周方向に所定間隔おきに配設した複数の柱部10とから構成される。各ボール3は、柱部10相互間に形成したポケット4a内に収容されている。この場合、ボール3の数、内外輪1,2の各案内溝1b,2bの数、及びポケット4aの数は、6つである。ただし、これらボール3等の数は特に限定しない。また、保持器4は、外輪1と内輪2との間に摺動可能に介在し、保持器4の外球面4bにて外輪1の内球面1aと接し、保持器4の内球面4cにて内輪2の外球面2aと接する。   The cage 4 includes a pair of annular portions 9 and 9 and a plurality of column portions 10 disposed between the annular portions 9 and 9 at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction. Each ball 3 is accommodated in a pocket 4 a formed between the pillar portions 10. In this case, the number of balls 3, the number of guide grooves 1b and 2b of the inner and outer rings 1 and 2, and the number of pockets 4a are six. However, the number of these balls 3 etc. is not particularly limited. The cage 4 is slidably interposed between the outer ring 1 and the inner ring 2, contacts the inner spherical surface 1 a of the outer ring 1 at the outer spherical surface 4 b of the cage 4, and is formed by the inner spherical surface 4 c of the cage 4. It contacts the outer spherical surface 2a of the inner ring 2.

以下、本発明の具体的構成について説明する。図2は本発明に係る固定式等速自在継手の内輪の斜視図、図3は図2のY矢視図、図4は図3のZ−Z断面図である。図2〜図4に示すように、内輪2の案内溝2b相互間の全ての外球面2aに、凹部11が設けてある。   Hereinafter, a specific configuration of the present invention will be described. 2 is a perspective view of the inner ring of the fixed type constant velocity universal joint according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a view taken along the arrow Y in FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a ZZ sectional view in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, all the outer spherical surfaces 2 a between the guide grooves 2 b of the inner ring 2 are provided with recesses 11.

図4の要部を拡大した図5に示すように、上記凹部11は、外球面2aの軸線方向の中間部20と、図5の右側の端縁21の間、詳しくは右側の端縁21寄りの部分に形成されている。この凹部11を形成することにより、外球面2aは、右側の端縁21を含む小球面部12と、中間部20と左側の端縁22を含む大球面部13とを有する。なお、小球面部12と大球面部13は、同一球面上にある。   As shown in FIG. 5 in which the main part of FIG. 4 is enlarged, the recess 11 is formed between the intermediate portion 20 in the axial direction of the outer spherical surface 2a and the right edge 21 in FIG. It is formed in the close part. By forming the recess 11, the outer spherical surface 2 a has a small spherical surface portion 12 including a right edge 21 and a large spherical surface portion 13 including an intermediate portion 20 and a left edge 22. The small spherical surface portion 12 and the large spherical surface portion 13 are on the same spherical surface.

この場合、凹部11は、軸線Xに対して、平行な面(平行面)11aと、直交する面(直交面)11bとを有する断面L字状に形成されている。また、凹部11の断面形状は、これ以外の形状であってもよい。例えば、図6に示すように、円弧面11cに形成する場合や、図7に示すように、平行面11aと直交面11bをR面11dにて連結し、さらに平行面11aから端縁21側へ傾斜面11eを延設した断面V字状にしてもよい。凹部11の形成方法は、切削加工や塑性加工など任意の形成方法を採用することができる。   In this case, the recess 11 is formed in an L-shaped cross section having a plane (parallel plane) 11a parallel to the axis X and a plane (orthogonal plane) 11b orthogonal to the axis X. Moreover, the cross-sectional shape of the recessed part 11 may be other shapes. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when forming on the circular arc surface 11c, or as shown in FIG. 7, the parallel surface 11a and the orthogonal surface 11b are connected by the R surface 11d, and further from the parallel surface 11a to the edge 21 side. You may make it the cross-sectional V shape which extended the inclined surface 11e. The formation method of the recessed part 11 can employ | adopt arbitrary formation methods, such as cutting and plastic working.

以下、本発明の内輪を保持器に組み付ける方法について説明する。
内輪2の軸線が保持器4の軸線に対し90°をなすように、内輪2を配置する。この状態で、内輪2の案内溝2bを保持器4の入口部4dに跨がせる(図10参照)。跨がせた案内溝2bを中心に矢印A方向に回転させて、内輪2の案内溝2b相互間の凸部2cを保持器4のポケット4aに挿入する。
Hereinafter, a method for assembling the inner ring of the present invention to the cage will be described.
The inner ring 2 is arranged so that the axis of the inner ring 2 forms 90 ° with respect to the axis of the cage 4. In this state, the guide groove 2b of the inner ring 2 is straddled over the inlet portion 4d of the cage 4 (see FIG. 10). The projecting portion 2 c between the guide grooves 2 b of the inner ring 2 is inserted into the pocket 4 a of the cage 4 by rotating in the direction of arrow A around the straddled guide groove 2 b.

図8は、内輪2の凸部2cを保持器4のポケット4aに挿入した状態を示す。図8に示すように、内輪2の外球面2aに形成した凹部11を、保持器4の柱部11に接触ないし接近させ、外球面2aの大球面部13をポケット4aに挿入する。内輪2の凸部2cの軸線方向寸法Lがポケット4aの周方向幅寸法Wより大きい場合であっても、凹部11を設けたことにより、凸部2cを柱部10との干渉を回避してポケット4a内に挿入できる。このようにして、内輪2を保持器4内へ入れ、内輪2を保持器4内で90°回転させて球面係合させ組み付ける。   FIG. 8 shows a state where the convex portion 2 c of the inner ring 2 is inserted into the pocket 4 a of the cage 4. As shown in FIG. 8, the concave portion 11 formed on the outer spherical surface 2a of the inner ring 2 is brought into contact with or close to the column portion 11 of the retainer 4, and the large spherical portion 13 of the outer spherical surface 2a is inserted into the pocket 4a. Even when the axial dimension L of the convex part 2c of the inner ring 2 is larger than the circumferential width dimension W of the pocket 4a, by providing the concave part 11, the convex part 2c can be prevented from interfering with the pillar part 10. It can be inserted into the pocket 4a. In this way, the inner ring 2 is put into the cage 4, and the inner ring 2 is rotated 90 ° in the cage 4 to be engaged with the spherical surface and assembled.

また、組付け後、図9に示すように、本発明の継手が大きな作動角をとったとき、内輪2の凹部11と保持器4の内球面4cが対面する箇所では、内輪2の外球面2aの大球面部13と小球面部12が、保持器4の内球面4cに接触している。そして、この状態で高トルクが負荷された場合であっても、保持器4の内球面4cに大球面部13と小球面部12とで接触して支持しているので、内輪2が保持器4の内球面4cに強く食い込むことがない。   Further, as shown in FIG. 9, after the assembly, when the joint of the present invention takes a large operating angle, the outer spherical surface of the inner ring 2 is located at a location where the concave portion 11 of the inner ring 2 and the inner spherical surface 4c of the cage 4 face each other. The large spherical surface portion 13 and the small spherical surface portion 12 of 2 a are in contact with the inner spherical surface 4 c of the cage 4. Even when a high torque is applied in this state, the inner ring 2 is held in the cage because the large spherical surface portion 13 and the small spherical surface portion 12 are in contact with and supported by the inner spherical surface 4c of the cage 4. 4 does not dig into the inner spherical surface 4c.

以上、本発明の一実施形態について説明したが、本発明は上述の実施形態に限定されるものではなく、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲で、種々の変更を加え得ることは勿論である。前記凹部11は、複数の外球面2aのうち、少なくとも1つに設ければよい。また、図5において、凹部11を、柱部10外球面2aの中間部20と左側の端縁22との間に設けてもよい。また、本発明の構造は、図1に示した固定式等速自在継手に限らず、あらゆる固定式等速自在継手に適用することができる。   As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, Of course, a various change can be added in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. The recess 11 may be provided in at least one of the plurality of outer spherical surfaces 2a. In FIG. 5, the concave portion 11 may be provided between the intermediate portion 20 of the outer spherical surface 2 a of the column portion 10 and the left edge 22. The structure of the present invention is not limited to the fixed type constant velocity universal joint shown in FIG. 1, and can be applied to any fixed type constant velocity universal joint.

(A)は本発明の固定式等速自在継手を軸線と平行に切断した断面図、(B)は当該固定式等速自在継手を軸線と直交方向に切断した断面図である。(A) is sectional drawing which cut | disconnected the fixed type constant velocity universal joint of this invention in parallel with the axis line, (B) is sectional drawing which cut | disconnected the said fixed type constant velocity universal joint in the direction orthogonal to the axis line. 前記固定式等速自在継手の内輪の実施の一形態を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the inner ring | wheel of the said fixed type constant velocity universal joint. 図2のY矢視図である。FIG. 3 is a view on arrow Y in FIG. 2. 図3のZ−Z断面図である。It is ZZ sectional drawing of FIG. 図4の凹部の要部拡大断面図である。It is a principal part expanded sectional view of the recessed part of FIG. 前記凹部の他の実施形態を示す要部拡大断面図である。It is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows other embodiment of the said recessed part. 前記凹部のさらに別の実施形態を示す要部拡大断面図である。It is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows another embodiment of the said recessed part. 本発明の内輪を保持器に取り付ける様子を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows a mode that the inner ring | wheel of this invention is attached to a holder | retainer. 本発明の固定式等速自在継手が大きな作動角をとった状態を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows the state which the fixed type constant velocity universal joint of this invention took the big operating angle. 従来の内輪を保持器に組み付ける様子を示す一部破断図である。It is a partially broken figure which shows a mode that the conventional inner ring | wheel is assembled | attached to a holder | retainer. 従来の内輪を保持器に組み付ける様子を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows a mode that the conventional inner ring | wheel is assembled | attached to a holder | retainer. 従来の固定式等速自在継手が大きな作動角をとった状態を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows the state which the conventional fixed type constant velocity universal joint took the big operating angle.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

1 外輪
1a 内球面
1b 案内溝
2 内輪
2a 外球面
2b 案内溝
2c 凸部
2d スプライン孔
3 ボール
4 保持器
4a ポケット
4b 外球面
4c 内球面
4d 入口部
10 柱部
11 凹部
12 小球面部
13 大球面部
20 中間部
21 端縁
22 端縁
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Outer ring 1a Inner spherical surface 1b Guide groove 2 Inner ring 2a Outer spherical surface 2b Guide groove 2c Convex part 2d Spline hole 3 Ball 4 Cage 4a Pocket 4b Outer spherical surface 4c Inner spherical surface 4d Inlet part 10 Column part 11 Concave part 12 Small spherical part 13 Large spherical surface Part 20 Middle part 21 Edge 22 Edge

Claims (5)

内球面に軸方向に延びた複数の案内溝を周方向等間隔に形成した外側継手部材と、外球面に軸方向に延びた複数の案内溝を周方向等間隔に形成した内側継手部材と、前記両継手部材の各案内溝間に配置した複数のトルク伝達ボールと、前記外側継手部材の内球面と前記内側継手部材の外球面との間に介在すると共に前記トルク伝達ボールを収容する複数のポケットを周方向に貫設した保持器を備えた固定式等速自在継手において、
前記内側継手部材の案内溝相互間にある複数の外球面のうち、少なくとも1つの外球面の軸線方向の中間部と一端縁の間に、凹部を設けたことを特徴とする固定式等速自在継手。
An outer joint member in which a plurality of guide grooves extending in the axial direction on the inner spherical surface are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction; an inner joint member in which a plurality of guide grooves extending in the axial direction on the outer spherical surface are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction; A plurality of torque transmitting balls disposed between the guide grooves of the joint members; a plurality of torque transmitting balls that are interposed between the inner spherical surface of the outer joint member and the outer spherical surface of the inner joint member; In the fixed type constant velocity universal joint equipped with a cage that penetrates the pocket in the circumferential direction,
Of the plurality of outer spheres between the guide grooves of the inner joint member, at least one outer sphere is provided with a recess between the axial intermediate portion and one end edge. Fittings.
前記内側継手部材の全ての外球面の軸線方向の中間部と一端縁の間に、凹部を設けたことを特徴とする請求項1に記載の固定式等速自在継手。   The fixed type constant velocity universal joint according to claim 1, wherein a concave portion is provided between an axial middle portion and one end edge of all outer spherical surfaces of the inner joint member. 前記凹部は、断面L字状であることを特徴とする請求項1又は2に記載の固定式等速自在継手。   The fixed constant velocity universal joint according to claim 1, wherein the concave portion has an L-shaped cross section. 前記凹部は、断面円弧状であることを特徴とする請求項1又は2に記載の固定式等速自在継手。   The fixed type constant velocity universal joint according to claim 1, wherein the recess has an arc shape in cross section. 前記凹部は、断面V字状であることを特徴とする請求項1又は2に記載の固定式等速自在継手。   The fixed type constant velocity universal joint according to claim 1, wherein the concave portion has a V-shaped cross section.
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