WO2005052396A1 - 車輪用軸受装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a wheel bearing device for a vehicle such as an automobile, and more particularly to an improvement in a mounting structure of a wheel bearing.
- a conventional wheel bearing device 80 includes a hub wheel 81 for fixing a wheel (not shown) together with a brake rotor 87, a rotatable support for the hub wheel 81, and an outer ring 82. And a wheel bearing 84 having a pair of inner rings 83; a knuckle 85 for supporting the wheel bearing 84 on the vehicle body; and a hub wheel 81 to couple the power of a drive shaft (not shown) to the hub wheel 81.
- the constant-velocity universal joint 86 transmitting to the main part is configured as a main part.
- Ferrous metals such as malleable iron having the same linear expansion coefficient as that of the hub wheel 81 and the like have been employed for the components constituting the wheel bearing device 80, particularly for the knuckle 85.
- light alloys such as aluminum alloys in order to reduce the weight of the equipment.
- the fitting coefficient between the knuckle 85 and the outer ring 82 may be increased due to a difference in linear expansion coefficient between the knuckle 85 and the outer ring 82, for example, due to a rise in temperature during traveling. Mouths could be reduced or released.
- the preload of the bearing at the time of assembling cannot be maintained, that is, so-called preload loss and other problems have occurred.
- the outer ring 82 may creep, causing seizure or short life.
- creep is a phenomenon in which the bearing slightly moves in the circumferential direction due to lack of fitting holes and poor processing accuracy of the fitting surface, and the fitting surface becomes mirror-like.In some cases, seizure or welding occurs with force. A phenomenon.
- the initial preload amount is set to be high in order to secure the bearing preload at the time of temperature rise.
- the initial shrink mouth was set large in anticipation of the decrease in shrink mouth.
- the initial preload amount of the wheel bearing 84 is set high in order to prevent the preload from dropping, naturally, an extra load is always applied to the wheel bearing 84, and the bearing life is reduced. Becomes shorter. Also, the bearing stiffness fluctuates with a large change in the preload amount due to a temperature change, which adversely affects the running stability of the vehicle. Furthermore, if the initial squeezing opening is set large to prevent creep, the knuckle 85 may be squeezed when the wheel bearing 84 is press-fitted. It is necessary to press-fit bearing 84. This leads to an increase in the number of assembling steps and an increase in cost.
- the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and is mounted on a light-alloy knuckle that is designed to be lightweight, and prevents a decrease in preload and a bearing creep due to a temperature rise.
- the present invention provides a hub wheel having a wheel mounting flange integrally provided at one end thereof, a wheel mounting flange formed with a small diameter step extending in the axial direction, and the small diameter step.
- a knuckle which constitutes a suspension device and has a light alloy force, is provided on the knuckle.
- the hub ring is press-fitted, and the hub wheel is rotatably supported on the knuckle.
- an annular groove is formed on at least one of the inner ring inner circumference and the outer ring outer circumference of the wheel bearing.
- a configuration is adopted in which a resin band made of a heat-resistant synthetic resin is filled in the annular groove by injection molding.
- an annular groove is formed on at least one of the inner periphery of the inner race and the outer periphery of the outer race. Since the resin band made of heat-resistant synthetic resin is filled by injection molding, even if the knuckle thermally expands more than the wheel bearing due to the difference in linear expansion coefficient between the knuckle and the wheel bearing when the temperature rises, It is possible to prevent a decrease in the fitting opening and prevent the occurrence of bearing creep, as well as to prevent a decrease in the initial set bearing preload, and to suppress fluctuations in bearing stiffness to stabilize the running of the vehicle. Can be maintained Wear.
- the ⁇ band made of a synthetic resin of polyamide if the linear expansion coefficient of its with 8- 16 X 10- 5 Z ° C , the linear expansion coefficient of the knuckle Even if the larger knuckle thermally expands more than the wheel bearing, the resin band can expand more than the thermal expansion of the knuckle and follow the change.
- the resin band is formed so as to protrude from 0 to 50 m from the peripheral surface, it is possible to surely prevent a decrease in squeezed mouth due to a rise in temperature. Suppression of rigidity reduction is prevented, and the resin band itself does not break during press-fitting.
- annular groove is formed in the load area of the inner ring or the outer ring, preload loss and bearing creep can be effectively prevented.
- the resin band may be an inner ring or an outer ring. Can be reliably prevented with a simple configuration.
- the present invention provides that the wheel bearing is formed by a shoulder portion of an outer joint member forming a constant velocity universal joint and the hub wheel via a disk-shaped expansion correction member made of a heat-resistant synthetic resin. Since the wheel bearing is fixed while being clamped and a predetermined preload is applied to the wheel bearing, the initial bearing preload can be maintained for a long period without changing the specifications of the conventional wheel bearing device. Can be maintained in a predetermined range.
- an annular groove is formed on the large-diameter end surface of the inner ring of the wheel bearing, and the annular groove is filled with the expansion correcting member by injection molding.
- the set bearing preload can be prevented from lowering, and the workability of assembling the bearing is improved.
- the wheel bearing device includes a hub wheel having a wheel mounting flange integrally formed at one end thereof, a wheel mounting flange force formed with a small-diameter step extending in the axial direction, and the small-diameter step.
- a wheel bearing composed of double-row rolling bearings and a knuckle that constitutes a suspension device and has a light alloy force are provided on the knuckle.
- the hub wheel is rotatably supported with respect to the knuckle.
- an annular groove is formed on at least one of the inner periphery of the inner race and the outer periphery of the outer race of the wheel bearing, and a resin band made of a heat-resistant synthetic resin is filled in the annular groove by injection molding, so that the temperature rises.
- a wheel mounting flange is integrally formed at one end, and the wheel mounting flange is also formed with a small-diameter stepped portion extending in the axial direction, and a double-row rolling bearing provided at the small-diameter stepped portion.
- a wheel bearing that provides power and a knuckle that constitutes a suspension and is made of a light alloy are provided. The wheel bearing is press-fitted into the knuckle with a predetermined squeezing opening, and the hub wheel rotates with respect to the knuckle.
- annular groove is formed on the inner periphery and the outer periphery of an inner ring of the wheel bearing, and the annular groove is made of a heat-resistant polyamide-based synthetic resin, and has a coefficient of linear expansion.
- band 8- 16 X 10- 5 Z ° C is filled by the injection molding.
- FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a first embodiment of a wheel bearing device according to the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the wheel bearing.
- the side closer to the outside of the vehicle when it is assembled to the vehicle is referred to as the outboard side (left side in the drawing), and the side closer to the center is referred to as the import side (right side in the drawing).
- the wheel bearing device shown in FIG. 1 mainly has a hub wheel 1 and a wheel bearing 3 that is press-fitted into the hub wheel 1 and rotatably supports the hub wheel 1 with respect to the knuckle 2.
- the hub wheel 1 is made of medium carbon steel containing 0.40-0.80 wt% of carbon such as S53C, and a wheel mounting flange 4 for mounting the wheel W and the brake rotor B at an end on the outboard side, and Wheel mounting flange 4
- a cylindrical small diameter step 5 extending in the axial direction is formed.
- Hub bolts 4a for fastening wheel W and brake rotor B are attached to wheel mounting flange 4.
- a serration (or spline) 6 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the hub wheel 1, and a wheel bearing 3 described later is press-fitted on the outer peripheral surface of the small-diameter stepped portion 5.
- the wheel bearing 3 press-fitted into the small-diameter step portion 5 of the hub wheel 1 is fixed while being sandwiched between the shoulder portion 9 of the outer joint member 8 constituting the constant velocity universal joint 7 and the hub wheel 1.
- the outer joint member 8 is formed with a stem portion 10 extending in the axial direction from a shoulder portion 9.
- a serration (or spline) 10a which engages with the serration 6 of the hub wheel 1 and a threaded portion 10b are formed on the outer periphery of the stem portion 10 so that a drive shaft and a constant velocity universal joint 7, The power is transmitted to the hub wheel 1 via the serrations 6 and 10a.
- the serration 10 a is provided with a torsion angle inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the axis, and the stem 10 is connected to the hub wheel 1 until the shoulder 9 of the outer joint member 8 contacts the wheel bearing 3. And is press-fitted into the serration 6 of the hub wheel 1.
- a preload is applied to the fitting portions of the serrations 6 and 1 Oa to kill backlash in the circumferential direction.
- it is set such that a desired bearing preload can be obtained by fastening the fixing nut 11 to a screw portion 10b formed at an end of the stem portion 10 with a predetermined tightening torque.
- the wheel bearing 3 is press-fitted into the hub wheel 1 with a predetermined squeezing opening so as to prevent bearing creep and to obtain a desired preload.
- the knuckle 2 is formed of a light alloy such as an aluminum alloy. As a result, the weight of each part is reduced by half, even if each part is designed to be thicker to compensate for the lack of rigidity, as compared to conventional steel and the like.
- the wheel bearing 3 is press-fitted into the knuckle 2 with a predetermined squeezing opening.
- the wheel bearing 3 is also made of a high carbon chromium bearing steel such as SUJ2.
- the outer ring 12 and the pair of inner rings 13, 13 and the double row rolling elements (balls) 14, 14 are formed.
- double rows of outer rolling surfaces 12a, 12a are formed in a body.
- an inner rolling surface 13a facing the double-row outer rolling surfaces 12a, 12a is formed.
- Double-row rolling elements 14, 14 are accommodated between these rolling surfaces 12a, 13a, respectively, and are rotatably held by retainers 15, 15.
- Seals 16 and 17 are attached to the end of the wheel bearing 3, and leakage of lubricating grease sealed inside the bearing and rainwater and dust from external force may enter the bearing. Prevents intrusion.
- a pair of annular grooves 18 are formed on the outer periphery of the outer ring 12.
- the annular groove 18 is formed at a position where the groove bottom position force or the groove bottom position of the double row outer rolling surfaces 12a, 12a is applied, that is, a load load region. As a result, preload loss and bearing creep can be effectively prevented.
- these annular grooves 18 are filled with a heat-resistant thermoplastic synthetic resin based on PA (polyamide) 11 by injection molding to form a resin band 19.
- the outer diameter of the resin band 19 protrudes from the outer diameter of the outer ring 12 by 0 to 50 m.
- the amount of protrusion is 0 or less, it is difficult to reliably prevent shrinkage of the mouth due to temperature rise. If the amount of protrusion exceeds 50 m, cracks and the like in the resin band 19 are likely to occur during knuckle press-fitting. . Although the amount of protrusion slightly varies depending on the size of the bearing and the like, it is preferable to set the protrusion amount in the range of 10 to 40 ⁇ m in consideration of manufacturing variations.
- the material of ⁇ band 19 is not limited to PA11, large appliances linear expansion coefficient than the linear expansion coefficient of the knuckle 2 which is also light alloy force such as an aluminum alloy (2- 2. 3 X 10- 5 Z ° C) There may if 8- 16 X 10- 5 Z ° C in the range of synthetic resin.
- PA66 and those obtained by adding reinforcing fibers such as GF (glass fiber) to these thermoplastic synthetic resins in the range of 10 to 30 wt% can be exemplified.
- the annular groove 18 is formed as an eccentric groove whose center is offset by a predetermined amount with respect to the axis of the wheel bearing 3. Prefer to be.
- FIG. 3 shows a temperature change and a change in bearing preload, that is, a change in the outer ring of the conventional wheel bearing and the wheel bearing according to the present embodiment in a state where only the outer ring is pressed into a knuckle made of aluminum alloy.
- 3 shows the results of comparative measurement of the relationship between the outer rolling surface and the dimensional change of the outer rolling surface.
- the bearing preload decreases linearly in proportion to the temperature rise.However, in the wheel bearing according to the present embodiment, the bearing preload does not exceed approximately 80 ° C. Although it gradually decreases, it is understood that the predetermined preload amount is maintained thereafter.
- the knuckle 2 is formed of a light alloy such as an aluminum alloy, and the knuckle 2 is formed around the outer ring 12 of the wheel bearing 3 that is press-fitted into the knuckle 2. Since the resin band 19 having a linear expansion coefficient larger than the linear expansion coefficient of the knuckle 2 is formed due to a difference in linear expansion coefficient between the knuckle 2 and the wheel bearing 3 when the temperature rises. Even if the thermal expansion of the ring bearing 3 or more, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the fitting opening and prevent the occurrence of bearing creep and to prevent the initial set bearing preload from decreasing. In addition, the running stability of the vehicle can be reliably maintained by suppressing the fluctuation of the bearing rigidity.
- FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a wheel bearing in a second embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention.
- This wheel bearing is different from the above-described embodiment only in the configuration of the outer ring, and the same reference numerals are given to the same parts and other parts, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- a single annular groove 22 is formed on the outer periphery of the outer ring 21.
- the annular groove 22 is formed at the center of the outer periphery of the outer ring 21 so as to straddle the double-row outer rolling surfaces 12a, 12a.
- the annular groove 22 is filled with a heat-resistant thermoplastic synthetic resin based on PA11 by injection molding to form a resin band 23.
- the resin band 23 is also formed with the same specifications as those described above. Therefore, due to the difference in the linear expansion coefficient between the knuckle 2 and the wheel bearing 20 when the temperature rises, Even if the knuckle 2 thermally expands to the wheel bearing 20 or more, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the mating opening and prevent the occurrence of bearing creep and further reduce the decrease in the initially set bearing preload. Can be prevented.
- FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a third embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention
- FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the wheel bearing.
- This embodiment is different from the above-described first embodiment only in the configuration of the bearing portion, and the same components and the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- a wheel bearing 24 is press-fitted to the outer peripheral surface of a small-diameter stepped portion 5 formed on the hub wheel 1, and is held between the shoulder 9 of the outer joint member 8 and the hub wheel 1. It is fixed in a state.
- the fixing nut 11 is fastened to a screw portion 10b formed at the end of the stem portion 10 with a predetermined tightening torque, so that a desired bearing preload can be obtained.
- the wheel bearing 24 is press-fitted into a knuckle 2 made of a light alloy such as an aluminum alloy at a predetermined opening.
- the wheel bearing 24 includes an outer ring 25, a pair of inner rings 26, 26 and a double row rolling element.
- (Taper rollers) 27, 27, and a double row of outer rolling surfaces 25 a, 25 a formed in a tapered shape are formed on the inner peripheral surface of the outer race 25.
- an inner rolling surface 26a facing the double-row outer rolling surfaces 25a, 25a is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the inner ring 26.
- Double-row rolling elements 27, 27 are accommodated between these rolling surfaces 25a, 26a, respectively, guided by a large collar 26b formed on the large diameter side of the inner ring 26, and held rotatably by retainers 28, 28. Have been.
- Seals 16 and 16 are attached to the end of the wheel bearing 24 to prevent leakage of lubricating grease sealed inside the bearing and to prevent rainwater and dust from entering the bearing from entering the bearing.
- a pair of annular grooves 18 are formed on the outer periphery of the outer ring 25.
- the annular groove 18 is formed in the load-bearing area of the double-row outer rolling surfaces 25a, 25a. Further, these annular grooves 18 and 18 are filled with a heat-resistant thermoplastic synthetic resin based on PA11 by injection molding to form a resin band 19.
- the knuckle 2 becomes different from the wheel bearing 24 due to a difference in linear expansion coefficient between the knuckle 2 and the wheel bearing 24 when the temperature rises. Even if the thermal expansion occurs as described above, it is necessary to suppress the decrease of the fitting hole, prevent the occurrence of bearing creep, and prevent the initially set bearing preload from decreasing. It is necessary to set bearing preload and squeeze port large And the effect on the bearing life is great.
- FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a wheel bearing in a fourth embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention.
- This wheel bearing differs from the above-described third embodiment only in the configuration of the outer ring, and the same reference numerals are given to the same parts and other parts, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
- a single annular groove 22 is formed on the outer periphery of the outer ring 30.
- the annular groove 22 is formed at the center of the outer periphery of the outer race 30 so as to straddle the double-row outer rolling surfaces 25a, 25a.
- the annular groove 22 is filled with a heat-resistant thermoplastic synthetic resin based on PA11 by injection molding to form a resin band 23.
- the resin band 23 is also formed with the same specifications as those described above. Therefore, when the temperature rises, the difference in the linear expansion coefficient between the knuckle 2 and the wheel bearing 29 causes Even if the knuckle 2 thermally expands beyond the wheel bearing 29, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the fitting squeeze port, prevent the occurrence of bearing creep, and further reduce the decrease in the initially set bearing preload. Can be prevented.
- FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a wheel bearing in a fifth embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention.
- the same parts and the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- the wheel bearing 31 includes an outer ring 32, a pair of inner rings 33, 33 and double-row rolling elements (balls) 14, 14, and an annular groove 34 is formed on the inner periphery of the pair of inner rings 33.
- the annular groove 34 is formed in the groove bottom position force of the inner rolling surfaces 13a, 13a, or in a position where it is applied to the groove bottom position, that is, in the load load region.
- These annular grooves 34, 34 are filled with heat-resistant thermoplastic synthetic resin based on PA (polyamide) 11 by injection molding to form a resin band 35.
- the knuckle (not shown) is formed of a light alloy such as an aluminum alloy, and has a larger linear expansion coefficient than the knuckle on the inner periphery of the inner ring 33 of the wheel bearing 31 which is press-fitted into the knuckle. ⁇ Because the resin band 35 is formed, when the temperature rises, the knuckle Even if the fittings are reduced due to thermal expansion of the bearings beyond the wheel bearings 31, it is possible to prevent the initially set bearing preload from decreasing, and to suppress fluctuations in bearing stiffness to reduce the vehicle's rigidity. Driving stability can be reliably maintained.
- FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a wheel bearing in a sixth embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention.
- the same parts and the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- the wheel bearing 36 includes an outer ring 12, a pair of inner rings 33, 33 and double-row rolling elements (balls) 14, 14. Due to the difference in linear expansion coefficient between the knuckle and the wheel bearing 36 when the temperature rises, even if the knuckle thermally expands beyond the wheel bearing 36 and the fitting It is possible to suppress a decrease in the squeezing opening, prevent the occurrence of bearing creep, and surely prevent a reduction in the initially set bearing preload.
- FIG. 10 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a wheel bearing in a seventh embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention.
- This embodiment is different from the above-described fifth embodiment (FIG. 8) only in the bearing type, and the same reference numerals are given to the same parts and the same parts, and the detailed description is omitted.
- the wheel bearing 37 includes an outer ring 38, a pair of inner rings 39, 39, and double-row rolling elements (taper rollers) 27, 27.
- An annular groove 34 is formed on the inner periphery of the pair of inner rings 39, respectively. Is formed.
- the annular groove 34 is formed in the load bearing region of the double row outer rolling surfaces 25a, 25a.
- These annular grooves 34 and 34 are filled with a heat-resistant thermoplastic synthetic resin based on PA11 by injection molding to form a resin band 35. Therefore, even if the knuckle thermally expands more than the wheel bearing 37 due to the difference in the linear expansion coefficient between the knuckle and the wheel bearing 37 when the temperature rises, the initially set preload decreases. In addition, the bearing stability can be prevented, and the running stability of the vehicle can be reliably maintained.
- FIG. 11 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a wheel bearing in an eighth embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention. This embodiment is different from the above-described sixth embodiment (FIG. 9) only in the bearing type.
- the wheel bearing 40 includes an outer ring 25, a pair of inner rings 39, 39 and double-row rolling elements (taper rollers) 27, 27, and a resin band 35 on the inner and outer circumferences of the inner ring 39 and the outer ring 25. Since the knuckles 19 and 19 are formed, even if the knuckles thermally expand to more than the wheel bearings 40 due to the difference in linear expansion coefficient between the knuckles and the wheel bearings 40 when the temperature rises, It is possible to suppress a decrease in the fitting hole, prevent the occurrence of bearing creep, and reliably prevent the initially set bearing preload from decreasing.
- FIG. 12 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a ninth embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention.
- This embodiment is different from the above-described first embodiment (FIG. 1) only in the support structure of the inner ring, and the same reference numerals are given to the same parts and other parts, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- the wheel bearing 3 press-fitted into the small-diameter step portion 5 of the hub wheel 1 is internally fitted to the knuckle 2, and includes the shoulder portion 9 of the outer joint member 8 and the hub wheel 1 which constitute the constant velocity self-joint 7. It is fixed while being clamped.
- the pair of inner rings 13, 13 are positioned and fixed in the axial direction via expansion correction members 41, 42.
- the expansion compensating members 41 and 42 are formed of a heat-resistant thermoplastic synthetic resin based on PA (polyamide) 11 and have a larger linear expansion coefficient than the wheel bearing 3, the hub wheel 1 and the outer joint member 8. - 16 X 10- 5 that is set to a range of Z ° C.
- FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of relevant parts showing a tenth embodiment of the bearing device for a wheel according to the present invention.
- This embodiment is different from the above-described ninth embodiment (FIG. 12) only in the configuration of the inner ring.
- the wheel bearing 43 includes an outer ring 12, a pair of inner rings 44, 44, and double-row rolling elements (balls) 14, 14. Are formed respectively.
- These annular grooves 45, 45 are filled with a heat-resistant thermoplastic synthetic resin based on PA (polyamide) 11 by injection molding to form a resin band 46.
- PA polyamide
- the wheel bearing device according to the present invention can be applied to a wheel bearing device having a structure in which a knuckle constituting a suspension device also has a light alloy force such as an aluminum alloy having a larger linear expansion coefficient than steel.
- FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a first embodiment of a wheel bearing device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the wheel bearing according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a graph showing the results of comparative measurement of the relationship between a change in temperature and a change in bearing preload of a conventional wheel bearing and a wheel bearing according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a wheel bearing in a wheel bearing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a third embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the wheel bearing of the above.
- FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a wheel bearing in a fourth embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a wheel bearing in a wheel bearing device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a longitudinal view showing a wheel bearing according to a sixth embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention. It is sectional drawing.
- FIG. 10 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a wheel bearing in a seventh embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a wheel bearing in an eighth embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a ninth embodiment of the wheel bearing device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view showing a tenth embodiment of the bearing device for a wheel according to the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a conventional wheel bearing device.
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