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DE102007051747A1 - Tensioning device for flexible drive especially for combustion engine, has friction disk with axial running surface having at least one radial encircling wedge-shaped slot - Google Patents
Tensioning device for flexible drive especially for combustion engine, has friction disk with axial running surface having at least one radial encircling wedge-shaped slot
DE102007051747A1
DE102007051747A1 DE200710051747 DE102007051747A DE102007051747A1 DE 102007051747 A1 DE102007051747 A1 DE 102007051747A1 DE 200710051747 DE200710051747 DE 200710051747 DE 102007051747 A DE102007051747 A DE 102007051747A DE 102007051747 A1 DE102007051747 A1 DE 102007051747A1
DE200710051747
Horst Rochester Hills Adel
Scott Port Elgin Ribey
Fred Royal Oak Seebeck
2006-11-27 Priority to US60/867,205 priority
2007-10-30 Application filed by Schaeffler Technologies AG and Co KG filed Critical Schaeffler Technologies AG and Co KG
2008-05-29 Publication of DE102007051747A1 publication Critical patent/DE102007051747A1/en
A tensioning device (1) has a swivelling tensioning arm (4) swivelable relative to a basic body (2) around an axle (3) at the far end of which is a rotatably mounted roller (5) for tightening the flexible drive. An axial bearing arrangement (8) comprises a friction disk (9) arranged concentrically to the swivel axel (3). The friction disk has an axial running surface which has at least one radial encircling wedge slot and at least one radially encircling friction spring is formed on the surface bordering the running surface of the friction disk (9), and which extends into the wedge-shaped slot.
The The present invention relates to a clamping device for a Traction drive like a belt or chain drive, with one opposite to a body pivotable about a pivot axis clamping arm, at its distal End arranged a rotatably mounted roller for tensioning the traction means is what one acting between the pivot axis of the clamping arm and the body Torsion spring is provided, and the pivot axis by at least a radial bearing assembly and at least one thrust bearing assembly slidably mounted is, wherein the thrust bearing assembly concentric with the pivot axis arranged friction disc comprises.
jigs The species of interest here finds particular application for tensioning traction drives, which between the crankshaft and the camshaft of an internal combustion engine are arranged. The Clamping devices are a significant dynamic load it is an essential objective of the construction of such Clamping devices is arranged rotatably over the pivot axis Clamping arm insensitive to vibrations. Therefore, according to the state the art friction bearing arrangements are known, which over the rotatably mounted roller in the clamping arm introduced vibrations damps or absorbed. The thrust bearing assembly therefore serves in particular as a friction mechanism.
From the publication DE 44 31 801 A1 is a tensioning device for traction drives, such as belts and chains known. This consists of a rotatably mounted and spring-loaded by means of a torsion spring against the traction means clamping arm, are tensioned by the clamping means, in particular in the form of a rotatably mounted roller. Furthermore, at least one friction element is provided between two flanges, one of which is designed Spannarmfest and the other fixed to the housing. The one radial flange is provided at the end face with circumferentially successive and wedge-shaped ramps, wherein a arranged between the radial flanges and rotatable relative to these two radial flanges friction plate is provided with parallel to the ramps and thus cooperating counter-ramps. This is indeed increased under a relative rotation of the ramps to each other in consequence of the wedge effect of the clamping pressure between the radial flanges against the torsion spring, however, the friction surfaces of the respective ramps are exposed to a significant surface pressure, and therefore are subject to significant wear. The reason for the wear is, in particular, that the compressive force component of the torsion spring presses the ramps approximately plane against one another, and compressive forces occurring due to the compression of the torsion spring are even increased.
From the patent DE 43 43 429 C2 a tensioning device for a belt or chain drive with a clamping arm is known which carries at its end a tension roller, and is rotatably supported at its other end via a shaft in a housing and is resiliently supported by means of a torsion spring on the housing. The tensioning device disclosed herein is further configured with a friction disc rotatably connected to the shaft or the clamping arm, between the friction surface and an axial bearing surface of the housing, a friction lining is disposed, wherein the contact surface of the housing has a plurality of sharp-edged protruding projections in the axial direction dig into the friction lining under axial pressure. This ensures that the friction lining is fixed in a predetermined position on the contact surface, so that the friction work can only take place between the friction disc and the friction lining. However, according to the embodiment disclosed herein, the friction disc has a flat abutment surface which abuts against the housing of the tensioning device. During a prolonged operation of the tensioning device, a comparatively smooth friction surface is formed so that the frictional resistance that can be generated has only very low values in the rotational movement of the tensioning arm. A satisfactory damping of induced vibrations in the tensioning arm can not be achieved over a longer service life.
In front in the background of the prior art discussed above It is the object of the present invention, a clamping device for one To provide traction mechanism, which in a simple embodiment of Thrust bearing arrangement a large one Frictional torque in the rotational movement of the clamping arm causes. Especially It is the object of the present invention, a thrust bearing assembly to create a low-vibration operation over one long service life of the clamping device allows and optimal vibration damping of Rotary movement of the clamping arm ensures about the pivot axis.
These Task is based on a clamping device according to the preamble of claim 1 in conjunction with its characterizing features solved. The subsequent dependent ones claims give advantageous developments of the invention again.
The invention therefore includes the technical teaching that the friction disc has an axial contact surface, which comprises at least one radially encircling keyway, and that in the surface adjacent to the thrust surface of the friction disc we at least one radially circumferential friction spring is formed, wel che extends into the keyway.
Of the Advantage of the invention is solution to see that a wedge effect arises, which the surface pressure between the surface the keyway and the friction spring increases. If the contact surface is axial loaded, for example by an axial force component of the torsion spring, so the friction spring is pressed into the keyway. Because of under one Angular standing arrangement of the contact surfaces creates an enlargement of the Normal force on the respective surface, since the normal force consists of a vertical component and a horizontal component composed. The friction disc can be designed as a single part and as a washer or ring between the hub portion of the tensioner arm and one outside final Thrust washer can be arranged. The circumferential keyway extends over the entire circumference of the friction disc, so that each one Keyway associated friction spring also extends annularly into the keyways. The friction springs can have a trapezoidal cross section, which as a kind of wedge with a head reduction to be understood. Is the axial contact surface of the friction disc on the opposite surface with the respective circumferential friction springs on, so the friction plate is supported only against the friction springs or against the lateral edges from. First so can the increase of the normal force component be achieved in the flanks of the friction springs.
According to one further advantageous embodiment The present invention proposes that the friction disc 1 to 10, preferably 2 to 5 and more preferably 3 concentrically comprises mutually arranged keyways in each of which a radially encircling friction spring from the adjacent surface inside extends. A number of three concentric with each other Keyways and the associated Friction springs has been found to be optimum, as in a single keyway the required space is greatly increased and the achievable surface pressures are relatively small. The invention is certainly not on a number of preferably three keyways limited, but it may also be a Vielfachnut be provided, each concentrically over the entire surface the Anlaufflä surface extend the friction disc. Thus, it is also not excluded that the run-up surface the friction disc 10, 20, 30 and more concentrically arranged keyways includes. The keyways in the friction disc have a wedge-shaped cross-section, wherein the friction springs extending into the grooves conform to the wedge shape the keyways are adjusted. However, it is also conceivable that the Keyways have a radius inner contour and the friction springs a each formed in the negative whose trained radius outer contour.
advantageously, the at least one keyway has a wedge angle α, which a value of 10 ° -60 °, preferred from 20 ° -45 ° and especially preferred of 30 °. Experiments have shown that a wedge angle α with a value of about 30 ° an optimum represents the resulting normal force component. Also the achievable Magnification of the surface by the given angle can be given by about a factor of 4 become. With regard to the contact surface of the friction disc, this can to the surface of the clamping arm, and the at least one friction spring is in the surface the clamping arm formed. Alternatively, it is possible to that the run-up surface the friction disc is adjacent to the thrust washer and the at least one Friction spring in the surface the thrust washer is formed. The thrust washer is twisted and axially fixed to the pivot axis, and rotates with not with the clamping arm. Unless the tensioner arm and the at this um the pivot axis formed hub made of die-cast aluminum or a plastic injection molded component is made, the Friction springs on the part of the hub portion of the clamping arm injection molding technology be molded on this. Are according to the latter embodiment the friction springs mounted on the side of the thrust washer, so can this produced for example by means of a machining become.
According to one further advantageous embodiment In the present invention, the friction disc is made of a plastic material. comprising a PTFE material, made of an organic plastic or a polyamide. Further can be provided that the friction disc and the thrust washer from a PTFE-containing polyamide, an aluminum material or are made of a steel material. The tension arm can both from an aluminum die cast material as well as from a plastic injection molding material be prepared, wherein an advantageous embodiment provides that the Clamping arm comprises a die-cast aluminum material, wherein the friction disc a plastic material and the thrust washer of a Aluminum material consists.
advantageously, can also be provided that the friction disc at least on the side of the contact surface a friction coating comprising a PTFE coating. However, the PTFE coating may be on both the thrust washer side as well as mounted on the side of the hub portion of the clamping arm become.
According to an alternative embodiment of the friction disc, this can be designed in several parts and the friction disc forming parts are with Tels compensation elements connected together. The compensation elements extend in the radial direction between the respective parts of the friction disc and connect them elastically with each other. The individual annular parts of the friction disc are arranged concentrically with respect to one another, so that positional errors can be compensated via the elastic connection, and a uniform torsional moment or a uniformly increasing torsional moment arises over the pivoting movement of the tensioning arm. The elastic design of the friction disc on the division into concentrically arranged individual parts and the respective connection of the items on balancing elements also has a wear-reducing, and manufacturing tolerances can be compensated in a simple manner.
Further, the invention improving measures will be described below together with the description of preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to the figures shown in more detail.
1 a cross-sectional side view of the clamping device with a thrust bearing assembly according to the present invention, wherein a friction disc between a thrust washer and a hub portion of a clamping arm is arranged;
2 a cross-sectional side view of the friction disc according to the invention, in which three concentric with each other formed keyways are introduced;
3 a top view of the friction disc according to the invention 2 ; and
4 a plan view of another embodiment of the friction disc according to the invention.
In 1 is a tensioning device according to the invention 1 shown in a cross-sectional side view. The tensioning device 1 first includes a body 2 , which together with a pivot axis 3 is connected and can be flanged, for example, to an internal combustion engine. Overall, the main body 2 , the pivot axis 3 and one with the pivot axis 3 firmly connected thrust washer 10 arranged resting, being about the pivot axis 3 a tension arm 4 can perform a rotary motion. The tension arm 4 is concentric about the pivot axis 3 arranged, wherein the bearing is a radial bearing assembly 7 and a thrust bearing assembly 8th includes. Between the tension arm 4 or its hub portion and the main body 2 is a torsion spring 6 provided, which one at the distal end of the clamping arm 4 rotatably mounted roller 5 against the - not shown here - pulling means, such as a belt or a chain tensioned. The role 5 is permanently on the torque-loaded clamping arm 4 biased against the traction means, so that on the traction means in the overall system of the tensioning device 1 Vibrations can be initiated. To dampen these vibrations, the thrust bearing assembly is designed as a friction bearing. The radial bearing arrangement 7 which according to the present embodiment consists of two sections, which extend over the pivot axis 3 extending in the longitudinal direction, may also be a friction between the rotating clamping arm 4 and the pivot axis 3 produce.
2 shows a cross-sectional side view of the friction disc 9 which has a contact surface 11 includes, for example, against the - not shown here - thrust washer abuts. In the run-up area 11 the friction disc 9 are three concentric with each other formed keyways 12 brought in. The keyways 12 have a wedge angle α, which may for example comprise a value of 30 °. In the keyways 12 now friction springs can extend into which are formed in the surface, that of the contact surface 11 in the installed state of the friction disc 9 opposite.
3 shows a plan view of the friction disc according to the invention 9 , wherein it can be seen that the keyways 12 over the entire circumference of the friction disc 9 extend concentrically towards each other. The contact surface 11 is thus through the keyways 12 interrupted, with the contact surface 11 in the installed state of the friction disc 9 does not bear against the opposite surface, but the adhesion is done by the friction springs, which are in the keyways 12 extend into it.
4 shows a further embodiment of a friction disc 9 according to the present invention, wherein the friction disc 9 is executed in several parts. As shown, the friction disc comprises 9 an outdoor part 14 as well as an inner part 15 , where both the outer part 14 as well as the inner part 15 exactly one keyway each 12 includes. The two parts 14 and 15 are about compensation elements 13 interconnected, which comprise an elastic material and misalignment and or bearing failure within the friction springs of the adjacent component or the friction disc 9 can compensate themselves. The compensation elements 13 are arranged in the radial direction, and formed for example in the form of round or square webs. There is also the possibility that the friction disc 9 overall designed as an injection molded component, so that the compensation elements 13 as integral injection-molded sections by means of the outer part 14 and the inner part 15 to be overmoulded.
The Restricted invention in their execution not to the preferred embodiment given above. Rather, a number of variants is conceivable, which of the illustrated solution also at basically different types Use.
Radial bearing arrangement
Clamping device ( 1 ) for a traction mechanism drive such as a belt or chain drive, with respect to a base body ( 2 ) about a pivot axis ( 3 ) pivotable clamping arm ( 4 ), at its distal end a rotatably mounted roller ( 5 ) is arranged for tensioning the traction means, including one between the pivot axis ( 3 ) of the tensioning arm ( 4 ) and the basic body ( 2 ) acting torsion spring ( 6 ) is provided, and the pivot axis ( 3 ) by at least one radial bearing arrangement ( 7 ) and at least one axial bearing arrangement ( 8th ) is slidingly mounted, wherein the thrust bearing assembly ( 8th ) one concentric with the pivot axis ( 3 ) arranged friction disc ( 9 ), characterized in that the friction disc ( 9 ) an axial contact surface ( 11 ), which has at least one radially circumferential keyway ( 12 ) and in that at the contact surface ( 11 ) of the friction disc ( 9 ) adjacent surface at least one radially circumferential friction spring is formed, which in the keyway ( 12 ) extends into it.
Clamping device ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the friction disc ( 9 ) 1 to 10, preferably 2 to 5 and particularly preferably 3 concentric with each other arranged splines ( 12 ), in each of which extends a radially encircling friction spring of the adjacent surface.
Clamping device ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the keyways ( 12 ) in the friction disk ( 9 ) comprise a wedge-shaped cross-section, which in the grooves ( 12 ) extending friction springs to the wedge shape of the keyways ( 12 ) are adjusted.
Clamping device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one keyway ( 12 ) has a wedge angle (α) which has a value of 10 ° to 60 °, preferably of 20 ° to 45 ° and particularly preferably of 30 °.
Clamping device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the contact surface ( 11 ) of the friction disc ( 9 ) to the surface of the tensioning arm ( 4 ), and the at least one friction spring in the surface of the clamping arm ( 4 ) is trained.
Clamping device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the contact surface ( 11 ) of the friction disc ( 9 ) to the thrust washer ( 10 ), and the at least one friction spring in the surface of the thrust washer ( 10 ) is trained.
Clamping device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the friction disc ( 9 ) is made of a plastic material comprising a PTFE material, an organic plastic, a polyamide or a PTFE-containing polyamide.
Clamping device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the friction disc ( 9 ) at least on the side of the contact surface ( 11 ) has a friction coating comprising a PTFE coating.
Clamping device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the friction disc ( 9 ) is formed in several parts, and the friction disc ( 9 ) forming parts by means of compensating elements ( 13 ) are interconnected.
Clamping device ( 1 ) according to claim 9, characterized in that the friction disc ( 9 ) forming parts are arranged concentrically zueinender and the compensation elements ( 13 ) extend in the radial direction between the parts and connect them elastically with each other.
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