WO2018105209A1 - トルクセンサ - Google Patents
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- the embodiment of the present invention relates to a torque sensor provided at a joint of a robot arm, for example.
- This type of torque sensor includes a first structure to which torque is applied, a second structure to which torque is output, and a plurality of strain generating units that connect the first structure and the second structure.
- the strain sensor is arranged in these strain generating portions (see, for example, Patent Documents 1, 2, and 3).
- the embodiment of the present invention provides a torque sensor capable of independently setting the sensitivity and allowable torque of the strain sensor or the mechanical strength of the torque sensor.
- the torque sensor according to the present embodiment includes a first region, a second region, and a plurality of third regions that connect the first region and the second region, and the torque to be measured includes the third region.
- a torque sensor that is transmitted between the first region and the second region through the first strain region provided between the first region and the second region and provided with a first resistor.
- a second strain generating portion provided between the first region and the second region at a position away from the first strain generating portion and provided with a second resistor.
- the present invention can provide a torque sensor capable of independently setting the sensitivity and allowable torque of the strain sensor or the mechanical strength of the torque sensor.
- FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. 1.
- FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C are views for explaining different operations of the torque sensor of the present embodiment.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams for explaining the operation of the bridge circuit. The figure shown in order to demonstrate the output voltage in the different operating conditions of a bridge circuit.
- the torque sensor 10 includes a first structure (first region) 11, a second structure 12 (second region), a plurality of beam portions (third region) 13, and a first strain generating portion. 14 and a second strain generating portion 15 are provided.
- the first structure 11, the second structure 12, the plurality of beam portions 13, the first strain-generating portion 14, and the second strain-generating portion 15 are made of, for example, metal, but are mechanical to the applied torque. If sufficient strength can be obtained, a material other than metal can be used.
- the first structure 11 to which torque is applied and the second structure 12 that outputs torque are annular.
- the diameter of the second structure 12 is smaller than the diameter of the first structure 11.
- the second structure 12 is arranged concentrically with the first structure 11, and the first structure 11 and the second structure 12 include a plurality of beam portions 13 and a first strain-generating portion 14 that are arranged radially. And the second strain generating part 15.
- the second structure 12 has a hollow portion 12a.
- the first strain-generating portion 14 and the second strain-generating portion 15 are arranged at positions symmetrical with respect to the centers of the first structure 11 and the second structure 12 (the center of torque action).
- the first strain generating portion 14 includes a first protrusion 14 a, a second protrusion 14 b, and a first strain body 16.
- the first protrusion 14 a protrudes from the first structure 11, and the second protrusion 14 b protrudes from the second structure 12.
- a first gap is provided between the first protrusion 14 a and the second protrusion 14 b, and the first protrusion 14 a and the second protrusion 14 b are connected by a first strain body 16.
- the first strain body 16 includes, for example, a plurality of strain sensors (hereinafter referred to as strain gauges) as resistors to be described later.
- the second strain generating portion 15 includes a third protrusion 15a, a fourth protrusion 15b, and a second strain body 17.
- the third protrusion 15 a protrudes from the first structure 11, and the fourth protrusion 15 b protrudes from the second structure 12.
- a second gap is provided between the third protrusion 15 a and the fourth protrusion 15 b, and the third protrusion 15 a and the fourth protrusion 15 b are connected by the second strain body 17.
- the second strain body 17 includes, for example, a plurality of strain gauges as a resistor described later.
- the first structure 11, the second structure 12, and the beam portion 13 have a first thickness T1, and the first strain portion 14 and the second strain portion 15 are thinner than the first thickness T1. It has a second thickness T2.
- the substantial thickness (second thickness T2) for obtaining the rigidity of the first strain generating portion 14 and the second strain generating portion 15 is the thickness of the first strain generating body 16 and the second strain generating body 17, respectively. It corresponds to. Specifically, when the first thickness T1 is, for example, 10 mm, the second thickness T1 is, for example, about 0.7 mm.
- the strength of the beam portion 13 is defined by the width of the beam portion 13 assuming that the thicknesses of the first structure 11 and the second structure 12 are equal.
- the substantial rotation angle of the first structure 11 relative to the second structure 12 is determined by the strength of the plurality of beam portions 13 according to the torque applied to the first structure 11.
- first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17 are strains generated in the first strain section 14 and the second strain section 15 according to the rotation angle of the first structure 11 with respect to the second structure 12. Are detected by a plurality of strain gauges.
- the thickness of the first protrusion 14a, the second protrusion 14b, the third protrusion 15a, and the fourth protrusion 15b is set to, for example, a third thickness T3 that is thinner than the first thickness T1 and thicker than the second thickness T2.
- the thickness of the first protrusion 14a, the second protrusion 14b, the third protrusion 15a, and the fourth protrusion 15b with respect to the thickness T1 of the first structure 11 and the second structure 12 can be changed.
- the sensitivity of the torque sensor 10 can be adjusted by adjusting these thicknesses T1, T2, and T3.
- the lengths of the first protrusion 14a and the second protrusion 14b of the first strain-generating part 14 and the lengths of the third protrusion 15a and the fourth protrusion 15b of the second strain-generating part 15 are set to L1, respectively.
- the length L2 of the first gap provided between the protrusion 14a and the second protrusion 14b, and the second gap provided between the third protrusion 15a and the fourth protrusion 15b of the second strain generating portion 15 are illustrated.
- Each length L2 is set shorter than L1.
- the total length of the first protrusion 14a and the second protrusion 14b and the total length of the third protrusion 15a and the fourth protrusion 15b are the lengths L3 of the plurality of beam portions 13, respectively. 2 is shorter (FIG. 2 shows only the lengths L1 and L2 on the first strain generating portion 14 side, and L3 is not shown).
- the amount of strain generated in the first strain portion 14 and the second strain portion 15 when the torque is applied to the first structure 11 is adjusted. can do.
- the length L2 of the first gap and the length L2 of the second gap are shorter than the length L1 of the first protrusion 14a, the second protrusion 14b, the third protrusion 15a, and the fourth protrusion 15b.
- the length L1 of the protrusion 14a, the second protrusion 14b, the third protrusion 15a, and the fourth protrusion 15b is shorter than the length L3 of the plurality of beam portions 13. For this reason, when a torque is applied to the first structure 11, the strain amount of the first strain-generating portion 14 and the second strain-generating portion 15 is larger than the strain amount of the beam portion 13. For this reason, the bridge circuit described later can obtain a large gain.
- the allowable torque (maximum torque) and mechanical strength of the torque sensor 10 are independent of the first strain-generating portion 14 and the second strain-generating portion 15, and the first structure 11, the second structure 12, and the like.
- the thickness and width of the plurality of beam portions 13 can be set.
- the sensitivity of the torque sensor 10 can be set by the thickness of the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17.
- the first strain generating portion 14 includes a first housing portion 14 c for housing the first strain body 16, and the second strain portion 15 is a second housing portion 15 c for housing the second strain body 17. have.
- the first housing portion 14 c positions the first strain body 16 with respect to the first strain portion 14, and the second housing portion 15 c positions the second strain body 17 with respect to the second strain portion 15.
- the first accommodating portion 14c is configured by a substantially frame-shaped protrusion provided on the first protrusion 14a and the second protrusion 14b, and the second accommodating portion 15c is provided on the third protrusion 15a and the fourth protrusion 15b. It is constituted by a substantially frame-shaped protrusion.
- the first accommodating portion 14c has a gap corresponding to the gap between the first protrusion 14a and the second protrusion 14b, and the second accommodating portion 15c is a gap between the third protrusion 15a and the fourth protrusion 15b. It has a gap corresponding to.
- the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17 are respectively provided in the first housing section 14 c and the second housing section 15 c from above the first housing section 14 c and the second housing section 15 c. Be contained.
- FIG. 4 in a state where the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17 are housed in the first housing portion 14c and the second housing portion 15c, respectively, It is fixed to the protrusion 14a and the second protrusion 14b by, for example, welding.
- the second strain body 17 is fixed to the third protrusion 15a and the fourth protrusion 15b by, for example, welding.
- the fixing method of the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17 is not limited to welding, and is sufficient for the torque applied to the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17. Any method may be used as long as the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17 can be fixed to the first protrusion 14a to the fourth protrusion 15b with sufficient strength. Wirings (not shown) of the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17 are covered with an insulating member 32 (shown in FIG. 6).
- FIG. 5 shows an example of the strain gauge 21 provided on the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17, and shows a cross section of the end of the strain gauge 21.
- the strain gauge 21 includes, for example, an insulating film 21a, a thin film resistor (strain sensitive film) 21b, an adhesive film 21c, a wiring 21d, an adhesive film 21e, and a glass film 21f as a protective film.
- an insulating film 21a is provided on the first metal strainer 16 (second strainer 17), and a thin film resistor 21b made of, for example, a Cr—N resistor is provided on the insulating film 21a.
- the thin film resistor 21b can be linear or bent into a plurality of shapes.
- a wiring 21d as an electrode lead made of, for example, copper (Cu) is provided at an end on the thin film resistor 21b with an adhesive film 21c interposed.
- An adhesive film 21e is provided on the wiring 21d.
- the insulating film 21a, the thin film resistor 21b, and the adhesive film 21e are covered with a glass film 21f.
- the adhesive film 21c enhances the adhesion between the wiring 21d and the thin film resistor 21b
- the adhesive film 21e enhances the adhesion between the wiring 21d and the glass film 21f.
- the adhesive films 21c and 21e are films containing chromium (Cr), for example.
- the configuration of the strain gauge 21 is not limited to this.
- Each of the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17 includes, for example, two strain gauges 21 shown in FIG. 5, and the four strain gauges 21 constitute a bridge circuit described later.
- FIG. 6 shows the relationship between the torque sensor 10 and the speed reducer 30 provided at one of the joints of the robot, for example.
- the first structure 11 of the torque sensor 10 is attached to the speed reducer 30 by bolts 31a, 31b, 31c, 31d.
- the reduction gear 30 is connected to a motor (not shown).
- An insulating member 32 is attached to the second structure 12 of the torque sensor 10 by bolts 31e and 31f.
- the insulating member 32 covers lead wires of a plurality of strain gauges 21 (not shown).
- the insulating member 32, the first strain generating portion 14, and the second strain generating portion 15 are covered with a lid 33.
- the lid 33 is attached to the second structure 12 by bolts 31g and 31h.
- the second structure 12 is attached to, for example, the other joint of the robot (not shown).
- FIG. 7A, 7B, and 7C show the operation of the torque sensor 10, and FIG. 7A shows the case where torque is applied to the first structure 11, and FIG. FIG. 7B shows a case where a thrust force is applied to the first structure 11 in the illustrated X-axis direction, and FIG. 7C illustrates a case where a thrust force is applied to the first structure 11 in the illustrated Y-axis direction. ing.
- FIG. 8 schematically shows the bridge circuit 40 provided in the torque sensor 10.
- each of the first strain body 16 of the first strain section 14 and the second strain body 17 of the second strain section 15 includes two strain gauges 21.
- the first strain body 16 includes strain gauges 21-1 and 21-2
- the second strain body 17 includes strain gauges 21-3 and 21-4.
- the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the centers of the first structure body 11 and the second structure body 12, and the strain gauges 21-1, 21-2, and the strain gauge 21 -3 and 21-4 are also arranged symmetrically with respect to the centers of the first structure 11 and the second structure 12.
- the strain gauge 21-1 and the strain gauge 21-3 are connected in series, and the strain gauge 21-2 and the strain gauge 21-4 are connected in series.
- the strain gauges 21-1 and 21-3 connected in series are connected in parallel to the strain gauges 21-2 and 21-4 connected in series.
- a power supply Vo, for example, 5 V is supplied to a connection point between the strain gauge 21-2 and the strain gauge 21-4, and a connection point between the strain gauge 21-1 and the strain gauge 21-3 is grounded, for example.
- the output voltage Vout + is output from the connection point between the strain gauge 21-1 and the strain gauge 21-2
- the output voltage Vout ⁇ is output from the connection point between the strain gauge 21-3 and the strain gauge 21-4. From the output voltage Vout + and the output voltage Vout ⁇ , the output voltage Vout of the torque sensor 10 expressed by the equation (1) is obtained.
- FIG. 9A shows a change in the resistance value of the bridge circuit 40 when torque is applied to the torque sensor 10, as shown in FIG. 7A, and FIG. As shown in (), the change in the resistance value of the bridge circuit 40 when, for example, a thrust force in the X-axis direction is applied to the torque sensor 10 is shown.
- ⁇ R is a value of change in resistance value.
- FIG. 10 shows the result of obtaining the output voltage Vout of the torque sensor 10 from the equation (1) under different conditions (1) to (6).
- the output voltage Vout of the torque sensor 10 is all 0V. That is, when a thrust force is applied to the first structure 11 and the second structure 12, and / or when a temperature change is applied to the strain gauges 21-1 and 21-2, the thrust force and the temperature change cancel each other. As a result, the output voltage Vout of the torque sensor 10 is 0V.
- the first structure 11 and the second structure 12 are connected by the plurality of beam portions 13, and the first structure 11 and the second structure 12 are the first strain generating portion. 14 and the second strain generating portion 15.
- the thickness T1 of the plurality of beam portions 13 is a substantial thickness for obtaining the rigidity of the first strain-generating portion 14 and the second strain-generating portion 15 (of the first strain-generating body 16 and the second strain-generating body 17). Thickness) is set to be thicker than T2. For this reason, the allowable torque of the torque sensor 10 and the mechanical strength of the torque sensor 10 are defined by the first structure 11, the second structure 12, and the beam portion 13. Therefore, by changing the thickness T1 of the first structure 11, the second structure 12, and the beam part 13 or changing the number of the beam parts 13, the allowable torque of the torque sensor 10 and the mechanical force of the torque sensor 10 are changed. It is possible to freely set the strength as required.
- the first strain generating portion 14 is a strain that connects the first protrusion 14a and the second protrusion 14b provided in the first structure 11 and the second structure 12, respectively, and the first protrusion 14a and the second protrusion 14b.
- the first strain body 16 having the gauges 21-1 and 21-2, and the second strain section 15 includes third protrusions 15a provided on the first structure body 11 and the second structure body 12, respectively.
- the second projecting body 17 includes a fourth protrusion 15b and strain gauges 21-3 and 21-4 that connect the third protrusion 15a and the fourth protrusion 15b.
- the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17 include the first structure 11, the second structure 12, the plurality of beam portions 13, the first protrusion 14a, the second protrusion 14b, the third protrusion 15a, and the fourth. It is independent from the protrusion 15b. For this reason, it is possible to freely set the size including the shape, thickness and / or width of the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17.
- first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17 are the first structure body 11, the second structure body 12, the plurality of beam portions 13, the first protrusions 14a, the second protrusions 14b, the third protrusions 15a, and the first protrusions. It is independent of the four protrusions 15b. Therefore, the sensitivity and size of the strain gauges 21-1, 21-2, 21-3, and 21-4 provided in the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17 are also the same as those in the first strain body 16 and the first strain body 16. It is possible to set according to the size of the two strain bodies 17. Therefore, the sensitivity and size of the strain gauges 21-1, 21-2, 21-3, 21-4 can be easily set.
- the length L1 of the first gap provided between the first protrusion 14a and the second protrusion 14b of the first strain-generating part 14, and the third protrusion 15a and the fourth protrusion 15b of the second strain-generating part 15 are provided.
- the length L1 of the second gap provided between the first projection 14a, the second projection 14b, the third projection 15a and the fourth projection 15b is shorter than the length L2, and the first projection 14a, the second projection
- the length L2 of 14b, the 3rd protrusion 15a, and the 4th protrusion 15b is shorter than the length L3 of the some beam part 13.
- the first strained portion 14 and the second strained portion 15 can generate a strain larger than that of the beam portion 13.
- the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17 can generate a larger strain than the beam portion 13
- the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17 are provided in the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17.
- the gains of the strain gauges 21-1, 21-2, 21-3, 21-4 can be increased. Therefore, it is resistant to noise, and it is possible to improve the torque detection accuracy.
- the first strain body 16 is configured separately from the first projection 14a and the second projection 14b
- the second strain body 17 is configured separately from the third projection 15a and the fourth projection 15b. Yes. Therefore, the fine strain gauges 21-1, 21-2, 21-3, and 21-4 can be easily formed on the first strain body 16 and the second strain body 17.
- the torque sensor 10 can be configured by attaching the second projecting body 17 provided with ⁇ 4 to the third protrusion 15a and the fourth protrusion 15b of the second strain generating section 15. For this reason, manufacture of the torque sensor 10 is easy.
- first strained portion 14 provided with the first strained body 16 and the second strained portion 15 provided with the second strained body 17 include the first structure 11 and the second structure 12. It is arranged at a symmetrical position with respect to the center. For this reason, it is possible to cancel the thrust force and detect only the torque.
- first strain body 16 is provided with a pair of strain gauges 21-1, 21-2
- second strain body 17 is provided with a pair of strain gauges 21-3, 21-4.
- -1, 21-2, 21-3, and 21-4 constitute a bridge circuit 40.
- the second structure 12 has a hollow portion 12a. For this reason, wiring of a plurality of strain gauges and wiring necessary for controlling the robot can be passed through the hollow portion 12a, and the space can be used effectively.
- first structure 11 and the second structure 12 are arranged concentrically, and the first structure 11 and the second structure 12 are connected by a plurality of beam portions 13.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the following configuration is also possible.
- the first structure and the second structure are arranged in parallel with the first structure and the second structure being linear.
- the first structure and the second structure are connected by a plurality of beam portions.
- a first sensor unit having a strain body provided with a resistor and a second sensor unit having the same configuration as the first sensor unit are arranged in the longitudinal center of the first structure and the second structure.
- the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit connect the first structure and the second structure.
- the longitudinal center of the second structure of the first sensor unit and the second structure of the second sensor unit are equidistant from the center of torque operation, and the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit are parallel to each other.
- the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit are arranged at various positions. That is, the strain-generating body of the first sensor unit and the strain-generating body of the second sensor unit are arranged at symmetrical positions with respect to the torque action center. Also with this configuration, it is possible to obtain the same effect as in the above embodiment.
- the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and can be embodied by modifying constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage.
- various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the above embodiments. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, constituent elements over different embodiments may be appropriately combined.
- the torque sensor according to the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to a joint of a robot arm, for example.
- SYMBOLS 10 ... Torque sensor, 11 ... 1st structure, 12 ... 2nd structure, 13 ... Beam part, 14 ... 1st strain part, 14a ... 1st protrusion, 14b ... 2nd protrusion, 15 ... 2nd strain Part, 15a ... third projection, 15b ... fourth projection, 16 ... first strain body, 17 ... second strain body, 21, 21-1, 21-2, 21-3, 21-4 ... strain gauge .
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=(R1/(R1+R2)-R3/(R3+R4))・Vo …(1)
ここで、
R1は、歪ゲージ21-1の抵抗値
R2は、歪ゲージ21-2の抵抗値
R3は、歪ゲージ21-3の抵抗値
R4は、歪ゲージ21-4の抵抗値
であり、トルクセンサ10にトルクが印加されていない状態において、R1=R2=R3=R4=Rである。
(1)は、トルクセンサ10にトルク及びスラスト力のいずれもが印加されていない場合
(2)は、トルクセンサ10にトルクを印加した場合
(3)は、トルクセンサ10にスラスト力を印加した場合
(4)は、トルクセンサ10の歪ゲージ21-1、21-2に温度変化ΔTを与えた場合
(5)は、トルクセンサ10にトルクを印加し、歪ゲージ21-1、21-2に温度変化ΔTを与えた場合
(6)は、トルクセンサ10にスラスト力を印加し、歪ゲージ21-1、21-2に温度変化ΔTを与えた場合
図10において、R・(1+α・ΔT)は、抵抗の温度係数がα、温度変化ΔTの時の抵抗値を示している。
上記本実施形態によれば、第1構造体11と第2構造体12は、複数の梁部13によって連結され、さらに、第1構造体11と第2構造体12は、第1起歪部14及び第2起歪部15により連結されている。複数の梁部13の厚さT1は、第1起歪部14及び第2起歪部15の剛性を得るための実質的な厚さ(第1起歪体16及び第2起歪体17の厚さ)T2より厚く設定されている。このため、トルクセンサ10の許容トルクやトルクセンサ10の機械的な強度は、第1構造体11、第2構造体12及び梁部13により規定される。したがって、第1構造体11、第2構造体12及び梁部13の厚さT1を変えたり、梁部13の数を変えたりすることにより、トルクセンサ10の許容トルクやトルクセンサ10の機械的な強度を必要に応じて自由に設定することが可能である。
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- 第1領域と、第2領域と、前記第1領域と前記第2領域を連結する複数の第3領域とを具備し、計測すべきトルクが前記第3領域を介して前記第1領域と前記第2領域間に伝達されるトルクセンサであって、
前記第1領域と前記第2領域との間に設けられ、第1抵抗体が設けられた第1起歪部と、
前記第1領域と前記第2領域との間で、前記第1起歪部から離れた位置に設けられ、第2抵抗体が設けられた第2起歪部と、
を具備することを特徴とするトルクセンサ。 - 前記複数の第3領域は、第1の厚さを有し、前記第1起歪部及び前記第2起歪部は、前記第1の厚さより薄い第2の厚さを有することを特徴とする請求項1記載のトルクセンサ。
- 前記第1起歪部と前記第2起歪部は、前記第1領域及び前記第2領域の前記トルクの作用中心に対して対称な位置に配置されることを特徴とする請求項1記載のトルクセンサ。
- 前記第1起歪部は、前記第1領域から突出された第1突起と、前記第2領域から突出された第2突起と、前記第1突起と第2突起を連結する前記第1抵抗体が設けられた第1起歪体を具備し、
前記第2起歪部は、前記第1領域から突出された第3突起と、前記第2領域から突出された第4突起と、前記第3突起と第4突起を連結する前記第2抵抗体が設けられた第2起歪体を具備することを特徴とする請求項1記載のトルクセンサ。 - 前記第1起歪体に設けられた前記第1抵抗体は、第1歪ゲージ及び第2歪ゲージを含み、前記第2起歪体に設けられた前記第2抵抗体は、第3歪ゲージ及び第4歪ゲージを含み、前記第1歪ゲージ、第2歪ゲージ、第3歪ゲージ及び第4歪ゲージによりブリッジ回路が構成されることを特徴とする請求項4記載のトルクセンサ。
- 前記第1突起と前記第2突起の合計の長さ、及び前記第3突起と前記第4突起の合計の長さは、それぞれ前記複数の第3領域の長さより短いことを特徴とする請求項4記載のトルクセンサ。
- 前記第1領域及び前記第2領域は、環状であり、前記第2領域は、中空部を具備することを特徴とする請求項1記載のトルクセンサ。
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