The present invention relates to a cylindrical linear motor capable of attaining high performance by arranging a cylindrical yoke around a pipe-shaped field pole via an air gap. More specifically, the present invention relates to the structure of a cylindrical linear motor armature, a cylindrical linear motor field pole and a cylindrical linear motor using them.
The field pole 10 includes, as shown in
On the other hand, the armature 20 includes, as shown in
The field pole 10 and the armature 20 are disposed coaxially via a magnetic gap to thereby constitute a linear motor in which the field pole 10, as a stator 1, and the armature 20, as a mover, can move relatively.
The use of the cylindrical yoke 20b increases the gap magnetic flux density, resulting in a high-performance motor. Furthermore, inducing the flux generated from the field pole 10 into the cylindrical yoke 20b reduces the flux leakage to the aluminum frame 20d, which in turn can restrain the viscous braking force.
As to the end block 10d tightly fixed to the end portion of the stainless steel pipe 10c which accommodates a plurality of magnets 10a with the same magnetic poles facing with each other, such end block is disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 1.
In
However, there is a drawback that, at around both end portions of the armature 20 shown in
Furthermore, in the cylindrical linear motor as shown in
Furthermore, it is required to prepare shafts 70e having a length corresponding to the length of an armature 20, which is problematic in terms of cost, production, and storage.
The end block 70d and the shaft 70e are connected only by the thread tightening therebetween. Therefore, if the thread tightening comes loose or the threads become worn, there is a problem that the repulsion force of the magnets cause destruction of the field pole 70 together with the end block 70d.
The present invention was made in order to solve the aforementioned problems, and aims to provide a cylindrical linear motor decreased in viscous braking force to a maximum extent, excellent in production/fabrication performance, and low in price.
In order to solve the aforementioned problems, the present invention is constructed as follows.
According to the invention as recited in claim 1, in a cylindrical linear motor armature in which a plurality of cylindrical coils are arranged in an axial direction inside a cylindrical yoke formed by a magnetic material and an outside of the cylindrical yoke is covered by a frame, it is characterized in that the frame is formed by a resin material whose electrical conductivity is nearly zero.
According to the invention as recited in claim 2, in the cylindrical linear motor armature as recited in claim 1, it is characterized in that only in an axial direction region of the frame where the cylindrical yoke exists, the frame is formed by an aluminum frame, and in the axial direction both end portions of the armature are formed by a resin cap.
According to the invention as recited in claim 3, in the cylindrical linear motor field pole in which a plurality of cylindrical columnar magnets magnetized in an axial direction thereof are arranged in a stainless steel pipe with the same magnetic N or S poles facing each other, and end blocks are arranged at both ends of the stainless steel pipe, it is characterized in that the end block is constituted by an end block equipped with a bolt.
According to the invention as recited in claim 4, in a cylindrical linear motor field pole in which a plurality of cylindrical columnar magnets magnetized in an axial direction thereof are arranged in a stainless steel pipe with the same magnetic N or S poles facing with each other, and end blocks arranged at both ends of the stainless steel pipe, it is characterized in that the end block is constituted by an end block equipped with a pin.
According to the invention as recited in claim 5, in the cylindrical linear motor field pole as recited in claim 3 or 4, it is characterized in that the end block has threads on an outer surface thereof, and the pipe has threads corresponding to the threads of the end block on an inner surface of the pipe so that the end block can screw into the pipe.
According to the invention as recited in claim 5, in the cylindrical linear motor field pole as recited in claim 3 or 4, it is characterized in that the end block has a recess with respect to the pipe, and the pipe is deformed so as to fit in the recess after fitting the end block into the pipe.
According to the invention as recited in claim 6, in the cylindrical linear motor field pole as recited in claim 3 or 4, it is characterized in that the end block and the pipe are fixed with each other by welding.
According to the invention as recited in claim 8, in a cylindrical linear motor field pole in which a plurality of cylindrical columnar magnets magnetized in an axial direction thereof are arranged in a stainless steel pipe with the same magnetic N or S poles facing each other, and end blocks are arranged at both ends of the stainless steel pipe, it is characterized in that the end block is formed by an end block having threads on an outer surface thereof, and the end block is screwed in the pipe to press the magnets to thereby cause close contact of the magnets with no gap, and that the end block has a recess with respect to the pipe, and wherein the pipe is deformed so as to fit in the recess after fitting the end block into the pipe.
According to the invention as recited in claim 9, in a cylindrical linear motor field pole in which a plurality of cylindrical columnar magnets magnetized in an axial direction thereof are arranged in a stainless steel pipe with the same magnetic N or S poles facing each other, and end blocks are arranged at both ends of the stainless steel pipe, it is characterized in that the end block is formed by an end block having threads on an outer surface thereof, and the end block is screwed into the pipe to press the magnets, to thereby cause close contact of the magnets with no gap, and the end block and the pipe are fixed with each other by welding.
According to the invention as recited in claim 10, in the cylindrical linear motor field pole as recited in claims 3, 4, 8 or 9, it is characterized in that a cylindrical columnar pole piece made of a magnetic material is disposed between the magnets.
According to the invention as recited in claim 11, in a cylindrical linear motor, it is characterized in that a pipe-shaped field pole is coaxially arranged in a hollow space of the cylindrical armature as recited in claims 1 or 2 via a magnetic gap so that the field pole and the armature can move relatively.
According to the invention as recited in claim 12, in a cylindrical linear motor, it is characterized in that the field pole as recited in any one of claims 3 to 10 is coaxially arranged in a hollow space of a cylindrical armature via a magnetic gap so that the field pole and the armature can move relatively.
According to the invention as recited in claim 13, in a cylindrical linear motor, it is characterized in that the field pole as recited in any one of claims 3 to 10 is coaxially arranged in a hollow space of the cylindrical armature as recited in claim 1 or 2 via a magnetic gap so that the field pole and the armature can move relatively.
With the aforementioned structure, a high-performance cylindrical linear motor suppressed in viscous braking force to a maximum extent can be obtained.
Furthermore, even if the stator becomes long by increasing the width of the magnet or the number of magnets, it is possible to provide a high-performance cylindrical linear motor which is not required to change the shaft length and therefore which is suitable to produce a long stator, and which has no fear that the stator is destroyed together with the end block by the repulsion force of the magnets due to the losening or abrasion of the threaded portions of the shaft and/or the end block.
1 Stator having a field pole
10 field pole
10
a magnet
10
b pole piece
10
c stainless steel pipe
10
d end block
2 mover having an armature
20 armature
20
a cylindrical coil
20
b cylindrical yoke
20
c resin frame
20
d aluminum frame
20
e resin cap
30, 30′ field pole
30
a magnet
30
c stainless steel pipe
30
d end block
30
f bolt
30
g pin
40 field pole
40
a magnet
40
c pipe
40
d end block
40
f bolt
40
g pin
40
h recess (deformation)
70 field pole
70
a magnet
70
c pipe
70
d end block
70
e shaft
70
f threaded portion
Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.
In
The stator 1 is constituted by the aforementioned elements.
On the other hand, a mover 2 includes an armature 20, cylindrical coils 20a, a cylindrical yoke 20b made of a magnetic material, and a resin frame 20c.
The field pole 10 and the armature 20 mentioned above are arranged coaxially via a magnetic gap to thereby constitute a linear motor in which the field pole 10 as a stator 1 and the armature 20 as a mover 2 can move in a relative manner.
As mentioned above, the frame 20c covering the outside of the cylindrical yoke 20b is made of a resin material, and therefore the electric conductivity is nearly 0 (zero). Therefore, even if the magnetic flux leaked from the field pole links the resin frame 20c at around both end portions of the armature 20, no eddy current will be generated. Thus, no eddy current braking (viscous braking force) will be generated.
In
In the region where the cylindrical yoke 20b exists, the magnetic flux generated by the field pole 10 is induced in the cylindrical yoke 20b, causing no magnetic flux leakage to the aluminum frame 20d. Therefore, almost no viscous braking force will be generated. Furthermore, both the end portions 20e of the armature 20 is made of a resin material, and therefore even if magnetic flux leaks from the field pole 10, no eddy current will be generated. Therefore, no viscous braking force will be generated. In addition, since the viscous braking force is extremely reduced and the frame is formed by an aluminum member, the mechanical rigidity of the armature 20 has been secured.
Embodiment 3 differs from the invention described in Patent Document 1 in the following points. That is, Embodiment 3 does not require the shaft 70e (see
As shown in
Furthermore, it is not required to penetrate the shaft 70e as shown in
Furthermore, the pipe 30c and the end blocks 30d are fastened. Therefore, in the unlikely event of loosening or abrasion of the bolt 30f, it is possible to bear against the repulsive force of the magnets 30a by the fastening of the end blocks to the pipe 30c. This prevents breakage of the stator 30, which makes it possible to maintain the function as a cylindrical linear motor.
b) shows a modification of Embodiment 3 in which a pin 30g is used in place of the bolt 30f shown in
In this case, it is required that the pin 30g is fitted in the end block 30d.
The bolt 30f or the pin 30g can be attached to one of the end blocks 30d or both the end blocks 30d. However, it is preferable to attach it to one of the end blocks for structural simplification.
This function also can be attained by adhering the pipe 40c and the end block 40d. However, it is preferable that the end block is constituted by an end block to which a bolt or a pin is attached or that the fastening is a mechanical fastening such as welding or screwing.
Embodiment 5 of the present invention is constructed as follow. For example, in the embodiment shown in
By combining this structure with the structure in which the pipe 30c and the end block 30d are fitted as shown in Embodiment 3 or the structure in which a recess for the pipe 40c is previously formed on the end block 40d and the configuration of the pipe 40c is deformed along the recess of the end block 70d after the insertion of the end block into the pipe 40c, synergistic effects can be obtained.
With the aforementioned structure, a high-performance cylindrical linear motor suppressed in viscous braking force to a maximum extent can be obtained. Furthermore, even if the stator becomes long by increasing the width of the magnet or the number of magnets, it is possible to provide a high-performance cylindrical linear motor which is not required to change the shaft length and therefore which is suitable to produce a long stator, and which has no fear that the stator is destroyed together with the end block by the repulsion force of the magnets due to the loosening or abrasion of the threads of the shaft and the end block.
As described above, in the present invention, by arranging a cylindrical yoke around a periphery of a pipe-shaped field pole via an air gap, it becomes possible to provide a cylindrical linear motor suppressed in viscous braking force to a maximum extent, excellent in productive/fabrication performance, and low in cost. Therefore, the present invention can be preferably applied to a transportation apparatus, etc., requiring high-speed driving used in various fields.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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2006-203392 | Jul 2006 | JP | national |
Filing Document | Filing Date | Country | Kind | 371c Date |
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PCT/JP2007/063738 | 7/10/2007 | WO | 00 | 2/10/2009 |