WO2021117855A1 - トルクセンサ - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a torque sensor.
- Patent Document 1 a torque sensor used in a joint part of a robot or the like is known (for example, Patent Document 1 etc.).
- a strain-causing body is composed of an inner annular portion, an outer annular portion, and a spoke portion connecting these. Then, an insulating layer is provided so as to cover the spoke portions, and a resistance portion is provided on the insulating layer. As a result, the torque sensor of Patent Document 1 is configured to be able to detect the torque applied to the strain-causing body by detecting the resistance value of the resistance portion.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a torque sensor that can facilitate a manufacturing process.
- the torque sensor of the present invention includes a first region, a second region arranged around the first region, a plurality of beam portions connecting the first region and the second region, and the first region. It is configured to be able to detect the torque acting between the second region and the second region, and includes a detection unit arranged in the first region, and the detection unit includes an insulating film laminated in the first region. It is characterized by having a strain gauge which is laminated on the insulating film and is configured to be deformable according to the torque.
- an insulating film is laminated on the first region, and a strain gauge is laminated on the insulating film. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide an insulating film on a plurality of beam portions connecting the first region and the second region, so that the step of forming the insulating film can be facilitated.
- the insulating film is preferably composed of a plurality of layers. In this configuration, the thickness of the insulating film can be easily adjusted.
- the detection unit has a protective film laminated on the strain gauge.
- the protective film is laminated on the strain gauge, for example, it is possible to prevent ionic stains and the like from adhering to the strain gauge. Therefore, the influence of ionic stains on the surface charge of the strain gauge can be suppressed, and the detection accuracy of the strain gauge can be kept good.
- the first region has a connecting portion provided at a position corresponding to the beam portion, and the strain gauge is arranged at the connecting portion.
- the strain gauge is arranged at the connection portion near the beam portion, when the beam portion is distorted by the torque acting between the first region and the second region, the strain of the beam portion is distorted. It can be easily transmitted to the gauge. Therefore, the torque can be detected accurately from the detected value of the strain gauge.
- connection portion has an edge portion curved along an opening formed between the first region and the second region, and the strain gauge has the edge portion. It is preferable that it is arranged at a position facing the. In this configuration, when a torque is applied between the first region and the second region, the edge portion where the stress is likely to be concentrated is curved, so that the biased stress concentration can be alleviated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the torque detection accuracy of the strain gauge from deteriorating due to the unbalanced stress concentration.
- the insulating film is preferably made of insulating glass.
- a torque acts between the first region and the second region as compared with the case where the insulating film is made of an insulating resin.
- the amount of elastic deformation of the insulating film due to the torque can be reduced. Therefore, the strain due to the torque is transmitted more directly to the strain gauge, so that the torque detection sensitivity of the strain gauge can be increased.
- the difference in output between the first bridge circuit and the second bridge circuit having the strain gauge and the first bridge circuit and the second bridge circuit is within a predetermined range. It is preferable to include a determination unit for determining whether or not to exceed the limit. In this configuration, the determination unit can determine that the difference in output between the first bridge circuit and the second bridge circuit exceeds a predetermined range. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in either the first bridge circuit or the second bridge circuit configured with the strain gauge, the abnormality can be detected.
- the enlarged plan view which shows the outline of the main part of the torque sensor of 1st Embodiment.
- the enlarged sectional view which shows the outline of the main part of the torque sensor of 1st Embodiment.
- the plan view which shows the outline of the torque sensor which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.
- the enlarged plan view which shows the outline of the main part of the torque sensor of 2nd Embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an outline of the torque sensor 1 of the present embodiment.
- the torque sensor 1 of the present embodiment is mounted on a joint portion of a robot or the like, and is configured to be able to detect the torque acting between the first region 2 and the second region 3.
- the torque sensor 1 includes a first region 2, a second region 3, a beam portion 4, and a detection portion 10.
- the first region 2 is made of metal and is formed in a disk shape.
- the first region 2 is connected to the output shaft of a drive device such as a motor, for example.
- the first region 2 is configured to transmit the torque generated by a driving device such as a motor.
- the detection unit 10 is arranged in the first region 2.
- the first region 2 has a first connection portion 21 (see FIG. 2).
- the first connecting portion 21 is provided at a position corresponding to the beam portion 4 in the first region 2, that is, in a region connecting to the end portion of the beam portion 4.
- the first connecting portions 21 are provided at four locations according to the beam portion 4.
- the first connection portion 21 is an example of the connection portion of the present invention.
- the region corresponding to the first connection portion 21 is indicated by a broken line.
- Each of the first connecting portions 21 has a first edge portion 211 that curves along an opening O formed between the first region 2 and the second region 3.
- each of the first connection portions 21 has two first end edge portions 211.
- the first edge portion 211 is an example of the edge portion of the present invention.
- the alignment mark 22 is displayed in the first area 2.
- the alignment mark 22 serves as a reference for alignment when the strain gauge 12, the conductor 14, and the electrode 15 of the detection unit 10 described later are provided.
- the two alignment marks 22 are displayed at positions facing each other with the center P of the first region 2 in between.
- the second region 3 is made of metal and is formed in an annular shape, and is arranged around the first region 2 in a plan view. In the present embodiment, the second region 3 is arranged concentrically with the first region 2. Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of holes (not shown) are provided in the second region 3. As a result, a fastener such as a bolt is inserted into the hole, and the fastener is fixed to the fixing member or the like.
- the beam portion 4 is a member that is arranged between the outer circumference of the first region 2 and the inner circumference of the second region 3 and connects the first region 2 and the second region 3. Therefore, when the torque generated by the drive device is transmitted to the first region 2, the beam portion 4 transmits the torque to the second region 3.
- the beam portion 4 since the second region 3 is fixed to the fixing member, the torque between the first region 2 and the second region 3 acts on the beam portion 4. Therefore, the beam portion 4 is a portion where distortion due to the torque is likely to occur.
- the beam portion 4 is provided integrally with the first region 2 and the second region 3 by a metal plate member. That is, in the present embodiment, the first region 2, the second region 3, and the beam portion 4 are formed by processing the metal plate member.
- the metal plate member has a thickness that allows it to bend and bend.
- the beam portion 4 has four beam portions of a first beam portion 41, a second beam portion 42, a third beam portion 43, and a fourth beam portion 44.
- the beam portions 41, 42, 43, 44 are arranged at positions facing the pair of beam portions 41, 42, 43, 44 with the first region 2 interposed therebetween.
- the paired first beam portion 41 and the second beam portion 42 are arranged at positions facing each other with the first region 2 interposed therebetween, that is, on the same diameter line of the circles constituting the first region 2.
- the beam Further, the pair of the third beam portion 43 and the fourth beam portion 44 are arranged at positions facing each other with the first region 2 interposed therebetween, that is, on the same diameter line of the circles constituting the first region 2.
- the beam portions 41, 42, 43, 44 are formed so that the end portion on the first region 2 side and the end portion on the second region 3 side are wider than the central portion. There is.
- the torque causes the respective beam portions 41, 42, 43, 44. Can be prevented from being damaged.
- each of the beam portions 41, 42, 43, 44 is formed so that the end portion on the second region 3 side is slightly wider than the end portion on the first region 2 side.
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view showing an outline of a main part of the torque sensor 1
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing an outline of a main part of the torque sensor 1, specifically, lines III-III in FIG. It is an enlarged cross-sectional view cut along.
- the detection unit 10 is configured to be able to detect the strain generated by the torque acting between the first region 2 and the second region 3.
- the thicknesses of the insulating film 11, the strain gauge 12, the protective film 13, and the conductor 14 are exaggerated in order to make the layer structure of the detection unit 10 easy to understand.
- the detection unit 10 includes an insulating film 11, a strain gauge 12, a protective film 13, a conductor 14, and an electrode 15.
- the insulating film 11 is laminated so as to cover substantially the entire surface of the first region 2, and is a film for insulating between the strain gauge 12, the conductor 14, and the like and the first region 2.
- the insulating film 11 is composed of a plurality of layers. Specifically, it is composed of three insulating layers, a first insulating layer 111, a second insulating layer 112, and a third insulating layer 113.
- the insulating layers 111, 112, and 113 are formed by laminating an insulating glass material on the surface of the first region 2. That is, in the present embodiment, the insulating film 11 is made of insulating glass.
- the insulating film 11 is made of an insulating resin
- the insulating film 11 is insulated by the torque.
- the amount of elastic deformation of the film 11 can be reduced.
- the insulating film 11 is made of transparent insulating glass. Therefore, the alignment mark 22 displayed on the surface of the first region 2 can be visually recognized through the insulating film 11. Further, in the present embodiment, since the insulating film 11 is composed of a plurality of layers, the thickness of the insulating film 11 can be easily adjusted.
- strain gauge 12 The strain gauge 12 is laminated on the insulating film 11 and is provided at a position corresponding to each of the beam portions 41, 42, 43, 44 described above.
- the strain gauge 12 has four strain gauges: a first strain gauge 121, a second strain gauge 122, a third strain gauge 123, and a fourth strain gauge 124.
- Each strain gauge 121, 122, 123, 124 includes two resistors R1 and R2, respectively. In this embodiment, the resistors R1 and R2 are formed by printing.
- the resistors R1 and R2 constituting the strain gauges 121, 122, 123, and 124 are arranged in the first connecting portion 21 corresponding to the beam portions 41, 42, 43, and 44, respectively. Specifically, the resistors R1 and R2 are arranged at positions facing the first edge portion 211 in the first connection portion 21. As a result, a torque acts between the first region 2 and the second region 3, and when the torque causes distortion in each of the beam portions 41, 42, 43, 44, the distortion causes the distortion in the first connecting portion 21. It is configured to be transmitted to the resistors R1 and R2 via the above, and the resistors R1 and R2 are deformed by the strain. That is, the resistor R1 and the resistor R2 are configured to be deformable according to the torque acting between the first region 2 and the second region 3.
- the resistors R1 and R2 of the strain gauges 121, 122, 123, and 124 are arranged at positions facing the first edge portion 211. Since the first edge portion 211 is curved along the opening O, when a torque is applied between the first region 2 and the second region 3, the first edge portion 211 is subjected to the first edge portion 211. It is possible to prevent the stress from being concentrated in a biased manner. As a result, when strain is generated in each of the beam portions 41, 42, 43, 44 due to the above torque, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of local strain due to uneven stress concentration. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the local strain due to the unbalanced stress concentration from being transmitted to the strain gauge 12, and it is possible to prevent the detection accuracy of the strain gauge 12 from deteriorating.
- the resistors R1 and R2 are electrically connected to a circuit board (not shown) by a conductor 14 and an electrode 15 to form a bridge circuit.
- the resistor R1 is connected to the power supply potential VDD
- the resistor R2 is connected to the ground potential GND.
- the strain gauges 121, 122, 123, and 124 are connected in series between the power supply potential VDD and the ground potential GND.
- the torque sensor 1 detects the amount of change in the voltage between the resistors R1 and R2 by deforming the resistors R1 and R2 in response to the torque, thereby detecting the first region 2 and the second. It is configured so that the torque acting between the region 3 and the region 3 can be detected. Since a method for detecting torque based on a change in voltage between resistors R1 and R2 is known, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- the protective film 13 is laminated in an annular shape so as to cover substantially the entire surface of the first region 2 except for the portion where the electrode 15 is arranged.
- the protective film 13 is shown as a region surrounded by a alternate long and short dash line.
- the protective film 13 is formed by coating an insulating glass material. That is, in the present embodiment, the protective film 13 is made of insulating glass. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the influence of the resistors R1 and R2 on the surface charge due to ionic stains and the like can be suppressed.
- the protective film 13 is not limited to the above configuration, and may be composed of, for example, an insulating resin. Further, the protective film 13 is not limited to being laminated in an annular shape so as to cover substantially the entire surface of the first region 2 except for the portion where the electrode 15 is arranged.
- the strain gauge 12 It may be formed in a band shape so as to cover the above.
- the conductor 14 is laminated on the insulating film 11 and is made of a conductive metal such as gold. In the present embodiment, the conductor 14 electrically connects the strain gauge 12 and the electrode 15. Further, the conductor 14 is formed by printing.
- the electrode 15 is an electrode for electrically connecting the strain gauge 12 to a circuit board (not shown).
- 12 electrodes 15 are provided near the center of the first region 2 according to the resistors R1 and R2 of the strain gauges 121, 122, 123, and 124. Then, as described above, the resistors R1 and R2 constituting the strain gauge 12 form a bridge circuit by being connected to the circuit board via the electrode 15.
- the electrode 15 is formed by printing in the same manner as the conductor 14.
- a method of manufacturing the torque sensor 1 Next, a method of manufacturing the torque sensor 1 will be described. First, a metal plate such as stainless steel is processed to form a first region 2, a second region 3, and a beam portion 4. At this time, a hole through which a fastener such as a bolt can be inserted may be formed in the second region 3. Further, a screw hole into which a fixing screw for fixing the circuit board connected to the electrode 15 can be screwed may be formed in the first region 2.
- the alignment mark 22 is printed on the surface of the first area 2.
- the insulating film 11 is formed by coating the surface of the first region 2 with an insulating glass material. At this time, the insulating film 11 may be formed by spin coating.
- the conductor 14 and the electrode 15 are formed by printing on the insulating film 11. At this time, the conductor 14 and the electrode 15 are positioned with reference to the alignment mark 22. Then, the strain gauge 12 is formed by printing so as to be connected to the conductor 14. At this time, the strain gauge 12 is positioned with reference to the alignment mark 22. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the strain gauge 12 from being displaced with respect to the conductor 14.
- the protective film 13 is formed by applying an insulating glass material in an annular shape so as to cover substantially the entire surface of the first region 2 except for the vicinity of the center where the electrodes 15 are arranged. Finally, the circuit board is electrically connected to the electrode 15.
- the insulating film 11 is laminated on the first region 2, and the strain gauge 12 is laminated on the insulating film 11. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the insulating film 11 on the plurality of beam portions 4 connecting the first region 2 and the second region 3, so that the step of forming the insulating film 11 can be facilitated.
- the thickness of the insulating film 11 can be easily adjusted.
- the protective film 13 is laminated on the strain gauge 12, for example, it is possible to prevent ionic stains and the like from adhering to the strain gauge 12. Therefore, the influence of the strain gauge 12 on the surface charge due to ionic stains and the like can be suppressed, and the detection accuracy of the strain gauge 12 can be kept good.
- the strain gauge 12 is arranged at the first connecting portion 21 in the vicinity of the beam portion 4, the beam portion 4 is affected by the torque acting between the first region 2 and the second region 3.
- the strain of the beam portion 4 can be easily transmitted to the strain gauge 12. Therefore, the torque can be accurately detected from the detected value of the strain gauge 12.
- the insulating film 11 is made of insulating glass, for example, the first region 2 and the second region 3 are compared with the case where the insulating film 11 is made of an insulating resin.
- the amount of elastic deformation of the insulating film 11 due to the torque can be reduced. Therefore, the strain due to the torque is transmitted to the strain gauge 12 more directly, so that the detection sensitivity of the strain gauge 12 can be increased.
- the alignment mark 22 is displayed in the first region 2. Therefore, when the strain gauge 12, the conductor 14, and the electrode 15 are provided, the alignment can be facilitated.
- the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the strain gauge 12A is arranged in the second region 3A.
- the same or similar configurations as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.
- FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an outline of the torque sensor 1A of the present embodiment
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged plan view showing an outline of a main part of the torque sensor 1A.
- the torque sensor 1A includes the first region 2A, the second region 3A, the beam portion 4A, and the detection portion 10A, similarly to the torque sensor 1 of the first embodiment described above. To be equipped.
- the first region 2A is made of metal and is formed in a circular shape in a plan view. Then, in the present embodiment, the hole portion 23A is formed in the center of the first region 2A.
- the second region 3A is made of metal and is formed in an annular shape as in the first embodiment described above, and is arranged around the first region 2A in a plan view.
- the detection unit 10A is arranged in the second region 3A.
- the second region 3A is provided with a plurality of holes (not shown) into which fasteners such as bolts are inserted.
- the second region 3A has a second connection portion 31A.
- the second connecting portion 31A is provided at a position corresponding to the beam portion 4A in the second region 3A, that is, in a region connecting to the end portion of the beam portion 4A.
- the second connecting portions 31A are provided at four locations according to the beam portion 4A.
- the region corresponding to the second connection portion 31A is shown by a broken line.
- Each of the second connecting portions 31A has a second edge portion 311A that curves along the opening O formed between the first region 2A and the second region 3A.
- each of the second connecting portions 31A has two second end edge portions 311A.
- the beam portion 4A is arranged between the outer circumference of the first region 2A and the inner circumference of the second region 3A, as in the first embodiment described above, and connects the first region 2A and the second region 3A. It is a member.
- the beam portion 4A is provided integrally with the first region 2A and the second region 3A by a metal plate member.
- the beam portion 4A has four beam portions of the first beam portion 41A, the second beam portion 42A, the third beam portion 43A, and the fourth beam portion 44A.
- the beam portions 41A, 42A, 43A, and 44A are arranged at positions facing the pair of beam portions 41A, 42A, 43A, and 44A with the first region 2A interposed therebetween.
- the end portion on the first region 2A side and the end portion on the second region 3A side are central portions. It is formed to be wider than the above.
- the detection unit 10A is configured to be able to detect the strain generated by the torque acting between the first region 2A and the second region 3A.
- the detection unit 10A has an insulating film 11A, a strain gauge 12A, and a protective film 13A.
- the conductors and electrodes connected to the strain gauge 12A are not shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the conductors and electrodes are arranged in the second region 3A in the same manner as the strain gauge 12A.
- the insulating film 11A is laminated so as to cover substantially half of the surface of the second region 3A, and is a film for insulating between the strain gauge 12A, the conductor (not shown), and the second region 3A.
- the insulating film 11A is composed of a plurality of insulating layers (not shown) as in the first embodiment described above. Each insulating layer is formed by laminating an insulating glass material on the surface of the second region 3A.
- strain gauge 12A The strain gauge 12A is laminated on the insulating film 11A and is provided at a position corresponding to each of the beam portions 41A, 42A, 43A, 44A described above.
- the strain gauge 12A has four strain gauges, a first strain gauge 121A, a second strain gauge 122A, a third strain gauge 123A, and a fourth strain gauge 124A, as in the first embodiment described above. ..
- Each strain gauge 121A, 122A, 123A, 124A includes two resistors R1 and R2, respectively.
- the resistors R1 and R2 constituting the strain gauges 121A, 122A, 123A, and 124A are arranged in the second connecting portion 31A corresponding to the beam portions 41A, 42A, 43A, and 44A, respectively. Specifically, the resistors R1 and R2 are arranged at positions facing the second edge portion 311A in the second connection portion 31A. As a result, a torque acts between the first region 2A and the second region 3A, and when the torque causes distortion in each of the beam portions 41A, 42A, 43A, 44A, the distortion causes the second connection portion 31A. It is configured to be transmitted to the resistors R1 and R2 via the above, and the resistors R1 and R2 are deformed by the strain.
- the resistors R1 and R2 of the strain gauges 121A, 122A, 123A, and 124A are arranged at positions facing the second edge portion 311A. Since the second edge portion 311A is curved along the opening O, when a torque acts between the first region 2A and the second region 3A, the second edge portion 311A is relative to the second edge portion 311A. It is possible to prevent the stress from being concentrated in a biased manner.
- the protective film 13A is laminated in an annular shape so as to cover the insulating film 11A.
- the protective film 13A is shown as a region surrounded by the alternate long and short dash line.
- the protective film 13A is formed by coating an insulating glass material as in the first embodiment described above.
- the protective film 13A is not limited to the above configuration, and may be composed of, for example, an insulating resin. Further, the protective film 13A is not limited to being laminated in an annular shape so as to cover the insulating film 11A, and may be formed in a band shape so as to cover the strain gauge 12A, for example.
- the insulating film 11A is laminated on the second region 3A, and the strain gauge 12A is laminated on the insulating film 11A. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the insulating film 11A on the plurality of beam portions 4A connecting the first region 2A and the second region 3A, so that the step of forming the insulating film 11A can be facilitated.
- the strain gauge 12A is arranged at the second connecting portion 31A near the beam portion 4A, the beam portion 4A is caused by the torque acting between the first region 2A and the second region 3A.
- the strain of the beam portion 4A can be easily transmitted to the strain gauge 12A. Therefore, the torque can be accurately detected from the detected value of the strain gauge 12A.
- the first regions 2 and 2A are connected to the drive device, and the second regions 3 and 3A are fixed to the fixing member, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the drive device may be connected to the second regions 3 and 3A, and the first regions 2 and 2A may be fixed to the fixing member.
- the first regions 2 and 2A are formed in a disk shape, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the first region may be formed in a rectangular shape in a plan view, or may be formed in a cross shape or an annular shape.
- the first region may be formed with a concave portion or a convex portion in the thickness direction, or may be formed with a step.
- the second region 3 was formed in an annular shape, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the second region may be formed in a polygonal ring shape, and may be arranged so as to surround the first region. Further, the second region may be formed with a concave portion or a convex portion in the thickness direction.
- the first regions 2, 2A, the second regions 3, 3A, and the beam portions 4, 4A are integrally formed of a metal plate member, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the first region, the second region, and the beam portion may be formed of a resin member or a porcelain member.
- the first region, the second region, and the beam portion may be formed of separate members, and these may be joined by welding or the like.
- each beam portion 4 and 4A are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the number of beam portions may be 5 or more, or may be 3 or less, and a plurality of beam portions may be provided.
- each beam portion does not have to be arranged at a position facing the pair of beam portions with the first region interposed therebetween.
- the beam portions 41, 41A, 42, 42A, 43, 43A, 44, 44A are centered at the ends on the first region 2, 2A side and the ends on the second region 3, 3A side. It was formed to be wider than the part, but it is not limited to this.
- the beam portion may be formed so that the end portion and the center portion have the same width.
- the insulating films 11 and 11A are made of insulating glass, but the insulating films 11 and 11A are not limited thereto.
- the insulating film may be made of an insulating resin.
- the insulating films 11 and 11A are composed of a plurality of layers, but the insulating films 11 and 11A are not limited thereto.
- the insulating film may be composed of a single-layer insulating layer.
- the insulating film may be composed of, for example, an insulating layer made of insulating glass and an insulating layer made of an insulating resin. That is, it may be composed of a plurality of insulating layers having different characteristics. With this configuration, an insulating film having a desired coefficient of linear expansion can be obtained. That is, an insulating film having a linear expansion coefficient equivalent to that of the first region can be obtained.
- the first edge portion 211 of the first connection portion 21 is curved along the opening O, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the first edge portion of the first connecting portion may be composed of a straight portion and a corner portion.
- the second edge portion 311A of the second connecting portion 31A is curved along the opening O, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the second edge portion of the second connecting portion may be composed of a right-angled portion and a corner portion.
- the protective films 13 and 13A are laminated on the strain gauges 12 and 12A, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the case where the protective film is not laminated on the strain gauge is also included in the present invention.
- the resistors R1 and R2 were formed by printing, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the resistor may be formed by vapor deposition or sputtering.
- the conductor 14 and the electrode 15 were formed by printing, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the conductors and electrodes may be formed by vapor deposition or sputtering.
- the insulating film 11 is laminated so as to cover substantially the entire surface of the first region 2, but is not limited thereto.
- the insulating film may be laminated so as to cover a part of the first region, or at least at a position where the strain gauge, the conductor, and the electrode are arranged. That is, the insulating film may be arranged so as to insulate between the strain gauge, the conductor, and the electrode and the first region.
- the insulating film 11A is laminated so as to cover substantially half of the surface of the second region 3A, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the insulating film may be laminated so as to cover the entire surface of the second region, or at least at a position where the strain gauge, the conductor, and the electrode are arranged. That is, the insulating film may be arranged so as to insulate between the strain gauge, the conductor, and the electrode and the second region.
- the conductor 14 electrically connects the strain gauges 12 and 12A and the electrode 15, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the conductor 14 may have a correction resistor electrically connected to the electrode in addition to the strain gauge.
- a plurality of bridge circuits having a strain gauge for example, a first bridge circuit and a second bridge circuit may be provided. Then, it may be configured to include a determination unit for determining whether or not the difference in output between the first bridge circuit and the second bridge circuit exceeds a predetermined range.
- the torque sensor 1 is mounted on a joint portion or the like of a robot, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the torque sensor may be mounted on a transportation machine such as a car or an industrial machine such as a processing device, and can be applied to a place where torque acts in various fields.
- 1,1A ... Torque sensor 2,2A ... 1st region, 3,3A ... 2nd region, 4,4A ... Beam part, 10,10A ... Detection part, 11,11A ... Insulation film, 12,12A ... Strain gauge , 13, 13A ... Protective film, 14 ... Conductor, 15 ... Electrode, 21 ... First connection (connection), 22 ... Alignment mark, 31A ... Second connection, 41, 41A ... First beam, 42, 42A ... 2nd beam part, 43,43A ... 3rd beam part, 44,44A ... 4th beam part, 111 ... 1st insulating layer, 112 ... 2nd insulating layer, 113 ...
- 3rd insulating layer 121,121A ... 1st strain gauge, 122, 122A ... 2nd strain gauge, 123, 123A ... 3rd strain gauge, 124, 124A ... 4th strain gauge, 211 ... 1st end edge (end edge), 311 ... 2nd end Edge, O ... opening, R1 ... resistor, R2 ... resistor.
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この構成では、絶縁膜の厚さを調整しやすくすることができる。
この構成では、歪みゲージに保護膜が積層されるので、例えば、イオン性の汚れ等が歪みゲージに付着してしまうことを防ぐことができる。そのため、イオン性の汚れ等による歪みゲージの表面電荷への影響を抑制でき、歪みゲージの検出精度を良好に保つことができる。
この構成では、歪みゲージが梁部の近傍の接続部に配置されるので、第1領域と第2領域との間に作用するトルクによって梁部が歪んだ際に、その梁部の歪みが歪みゲージに伝達しやすくすることができる。そのため、歪みゲージの検出値から、上記トルクを精度良く検出することができる。
この構成では、第1領域と第2領域との間にトルクが作用した際に、応力が集中しやすい端縁部が湾曲しているので、偏った応力集中を緩和することができる。そのため、偏った応力集中によって歪みゲージによるトルクの検出精度が悪化してしまうことを抑制できる。
この構成では、絶縁膜が絶縁性のガラスにより構成されるので、例えば、絶縁膜が絶縁性の樹脂で構成される場合に比べて、第1領域と第2領域との間にトルクが作用した際に、当該トルクによって絶縁膜が弾性変形する量を小さくできる。そのため、上記トルクによる歪みがより直接的に歪みゲージに伝達されるので、歪みゲージによるトルクの検出感度を高くすることができる。
この構成では、第1ブリッジ回路と第2ブリッジ回路との出力の差が、所定の範囲を超えたことを判定部により判定することができる。そのため、歪みゲージを有して構成される第1ブリッジ回路または第2ブリッジ回路のいずれかに異常が生じた場合に、当該異常を検知することができる。
本発明の第1実施形態のトルクセンサ1について、図面に基づいて説明する。
図1は、本実施形態のトルクセンサ1の概略を示す平面図である。なお、本実施形態のトルクセンサ1は、ロボットの関節部分等に搭載され、第1領域2と第2領域3との間に作用するトルクを検出可能に構成されている。
図1に示すように、トルクセンサ1は、第1領域2と、第2領域3と、梁部4と、検出部10とを備える。
第1領域2は、金属製で円板状に形成されている。本実施形態では、第1領域2は、例えば、モーター等の駆動装置の出力軸に接続されている。これにより、第1領域2は、モーター等の駆動装置によって発生したトルクが伝達されるように構成されている。
第1領域2には、検出部10が配置されている。
そして、それぞれの第1接続部21は、第1領域2と第2領域3との間に形成される開口Oに沿って湾曲する第1端縁部211を有している。本実施形態では、それぞれの第1接続部21は、第1端縁部211を2箇所ずつ有している。なお、第1端縁部211は、本発明の端縁部の一例である。
第2領域3は、金属製で円環状に形成されており、平面視で第1領域2の周囲に配置されている。本実施形態では、第2領域3は、第1領域2と同心円状に配置されている。
また、本実施形態では、第2領域3には、図示略の孔部が複数設けられている。これにより、当該孔部にボルト等の締結具が挿入されることで、当該締結具によって固定部材等に固定されている。
梁部4は、第1領域2の外周と、第2領域3の内周との間に配置され、第1領域2と第2領域3とを接続する部材である。そのため、梁部4は、駆動装置によって発生したトルクが第1領域2に伝達された際に、当該トルクを第2領域3に伝達する。ここで、本実施形態では、第2領域3は固定部材に固定されているので、梁部4には第1領域2と第2領域3との間のトルクが作用する。そのため、梁部4は当該トルクによる歪みが生じやすい箇所である。
本実施形態では、梁部4は、第1領域2および第2領域3と一体に、金属製の板部材により設けられている。すなわち、本実施形態では、金属製の板部材を加工することにより、第1領域2、第2領域3、および、梁部4が形成されている。なお、金属製の板部材は、曲げ撓み可能な程度の厚みを有している。
そして、それぞれの梁部41,42,43,44は、第1領域2を挟んで、一対となる梁部41,42,43,44に対して対向する位置に配置されている。具体的には、一対となる第1梁部41と第2梁部42とは、第1領域2を挟んで対向する位置、つまり、第1領域2を構成する円の同一直径線上に配置される。また、一対となる第3梁部43と第4梁部44とは、第1領域2を挟んで対向する位置、つまり、第1領域2を構成する円の同一直径線上に配置される。
なお、本実施形態では、各梁部41,42,43,44は、第2領域3側の端部が、第1領域2側の端部よりもやや幅広になるように形成されている。
図2は、トルクセンサ1の要部の概略を示す拡大平面図であり、図3は、トルクセンサ1の要部の概略を示す拡大断面図、具体的には、図2におけるIII-III線に沿って切断した拡大断面図である。本実施形態では、検出部10は、第1領域2と第2領域3との間に作用するトルクによって生じる歪みを検出可能に構成されている。なお、図3では、検出部10の層構成をわかりやすくするために、絶縁膜11、歪みゲージ12、保護膜13、および、導体14の厚さを誇張して示している。
図1~図3に示すように、検出部10は、絶縁膜11と、歪みゲージ12と、保護膜13と、導体14と、電極15とを有している。
絶縁膜11は、第1領域2の略表面全体を覆うように積層されており、歪みゲージ12や導体14等と第1領域2との間を絶縁するための膜である。
本実施形態では、絶縁膜11は、複数の層から構成されている。具体的には、第1絶縁層111、第2絶縁層112、および、第3絶縁層113の3層の絶縁層から構成されている。そして、それぞれの絶縁層111,112,113は、第1領域2の表面に絶縁性のガラス材料が積層されることにより形成されている。すなわち、本実施形態では、絶縁膜11は絶縁性のガラスによって構成されている。そのため、本実施形態では、例えば、絶縁膜11が絶縁性の樹脂により構成される場合に比べて、第1領域2と第2領域3との間にトルクが作用した際に、当該トルクによって絶縁膜11が弾性変形する量を小さくできる。
また、本実施形態では、絶縁膜11は透明な絶縁性のガラスによって構成されている。そのため、第1領域2の表面に表示されたアライメントマーク22を、絶縁膜11を通して視認することができる。
さらに、本実施形態では、絶縁膜11が複数の層から構成されているので、絶縁膜11の厚さを調整しやすくすることができる。
歪みゲージ12は、絶縁膜11に積層され、前述した各梁部41,42,43,44に対応する位置に設けられている。そして、歪みゲージ12は、第1歪みゲージ121、第2歪みゲージ122,第3歪みゲージ123,第4歪みゲージ124の4つの歪みゲージを有している。
そして、各歪みゲージ121,122,123,124は、それぞれ2つの抵抗体R1およびR2を備えて構成されている。なお、本実施形態では、抵抗体R1,R2は、印刷によって形成されている。
そして、本実施形態では、トルクセンサ1は、上記トルクに応じた抵抗体R1,R2の変形によって、抵抗体R1,R2間の電圧の変化量を検出することにより、第1領域2と第2領域3との間に作用するトルクを検出可能に構成されている。なお、抵抗体R1,R2間の電圧の変化に基づくトルクの検出方法は公知であるため、詳細な説明は割愛する。
保護膜13は、電極15が配置されている箇所を除いて、第1領域2の略表面全体を覆うように円環状に積層されている。なお、図1、2では、保護膜13は、1点鎖線で囲まれた領域として示している。
本実施形態では、保護膜13は、絶縁性のガラス材料がコーティングされることにより形成されている。すなわち、本実施形態では、保護膜13は絶縁性のガラスによって構成されている。これにより、本実施形態では、イオン性の汚れ等による抵抗体R1,R2の表面電荷への影響を抑制できる。つまり、イオン性の汚れ等によって抵抗体R1,R2間の電圧が変化して、歪みゲージ12の検出精度が悪化してしまうことを抑制できる。
なお、保護膜13は、上記構成に限られるものではなく、例えば、絶縁性の樹脂により構成されていてもよい。また、保護膜13は、電極15が配置されている箇所を除いて、第1領域2の略表面全体を覆うように円環状に積層されることに限られるものではなく、例えば、歪みゲージ12を覆うように帯状に形成されていてもよい。
導体14は、絶縁膜11に積層され、金等の導電性の金属により構成されている。本実施形態では、導体14は、歪みゲージ12と、電極15とを電気的に接続させている。また、導体14は印刷により形成されている。
電極15は、歪みゲージ12を、図示略の回路基板に電気的に接続させるための電極である。本実施形態では、各歪みゲージ121,122,123,124の抵抗体R1,R2に応じて、12個の電極15が第1領域2の中央付近に設けられている。
そして、前述したように、歪みゲージ12を構成する抵抗体R1,R2は、当該電極15を介して回路基板に接続されることにより、ブリッジ回路を構成している。なお、本実施形態では、電極15は、導体14と同様に印刷により形成される。
次に、トルクセンサ1の製造方法について説明する。
先ず、ステンレス等の金属の板材を加工して、第1領域2、第2領域3、および、梁部4を成形する。この際、第2領域3に、ボルト等の締結具を挿通することができる孔部を形成してもよい。また、第1領域2に、電極15に接続される回路基板を固定させるための固定ネジを螺合させることができるネジ孔を形成してもよい。
そして、導体14に接続するように、歪みゲージ12を印刷により形成する。この際、アライメントマーク22を基準にして、歪みゲージ12を位置決めする。そのため、導体14に対して、歪みゲージ12の位置がずれてしまうことを防止できる。
そして、最後に、電極15に回路基板を電気的に接続させる。
(1)本実施形態では、第1領域2に絶縁膜11が積層され、当該絶縁膜11に歪みゲージ12が積層される。そのため、第1領域2と第2領域3とを接続する複数の梁部4に絶縁膜11を設ける必要がないので、絶縁膜11の形成工程を容易にすることができる。
次に、本発明の第2実施形態について図面に基づいて説明する。
第2実施形態では、第2領域3Aに歪みゲージ12Aが配置される点で第1実施形態と異なる。なお、第2実施形態において、第1実施形態と同一または同様の構成には同一符号を付し、説明を省略する。
図4、図5に示すように、トルクセンサ1Aは、前述した第1実施形態のトルクセンサ1と同様に、第1領域2Aと、第2領域3Aと、梁部4Aと、検出部10Aとを備える。
第1領域2Aは、金属製であり、平面視で円形状に形成されている。そして、本実施形態では、第1領域2Aには、中央に孔部23Aが形成されている。
第2領域3Aは、前述した第1実施形態と同様に、金属製で円環状に形成されており、平面視で第1領域2Aの周囲に配置されている。
本実施形態では、第2領域3Aには、検出部10Aが配置されている。
また、本実施形態では、前述した第1実施形態と同様に、第2領域3Aには、ボルト等の締結具が挿入される孔部(図示略)が複数設けられている。
そして、それぞれの第2接続部31Aは、第1領域2Aと第2領域3Aとの間に形成される開口Oに沿って湾曲する第2端縁部311Aを有している。本実施形態では、それぞれの第2接続部31Aは、第2端縁部311Aを2箇所ずつ有している。
梁部4Aは、前述した第1実施形態と同様に、第1領域2Aの外周と、第2領域3Aの内周との間に配置され、第1領域2Aと第2領域3Aとを接続する部材である。
本実施形態では、梁部4Aは、第1領域2Aおよび第2領域3Aと一体に、金属製の板部材により設けられている。
そして、それぞれの梁部41A,42A,43A,44Aは、第1領域2Aを挟んで、一対となる梁部41A,42A,43A,44Aに対して対向する位置に配置されている。
本実施形態では、検出部10Aは、第1領域2Aと第2領域3Aとの間に作用するトルクによって生じる歪みを検出可能に構成されている。そして、検出部10Aは、絶縁膜11Aと、歪みゲージ12Aと、保護膜13Aとを有している。なお、図4、5では、歪みゲージ12Aに接続される導体および電極の図示を省略しているが、導体および電極は歪みゲージ12Aと同様に第2領域3Aに配置される。
絶縁膜11Aは、第2領域3Aの表面の略半分を覆うように積層されており、歪みゲージ12Aや導体(図示略)等と第2領域3Aとの間を絶縁するための膜である。
本実施形態では、絶縁膜11Aは、前述した第1実施形態と同様に、複数の絶縁層(図示略)から構成されている。そして、それぞれの絶縁層は、第2領域3Aの表面に絶縁性のガラス材料が積層されることにより形成されている。
歪みゲージ12Aは、絶縁膜11Aに積層され、前述した各梁部41A,42A,43A,44Aに対応する位置に設けられている。そして、歪みゲージ12Aは、前述した第1実施形態と同様に、第1歪みゲージ121A、第2歪みゲージ122A,第3歪みゲージ123A,第4歪みゲージ124Aの4つの歪みゲージを有している。
そして、各歪みゲージ121A,122A,123A,124Aは、それぞれ2つの抵抗体R1およびR2を備えて構成されている。
保護膜13Aは、絶縁膜11Aを覆うように円環状に積層されている。なお、図4、図5では、保護膜13Aは、1点鎖線で囲まれた領域として示している。
本実施形態では、保護膜13Aは、前述した第1実施形態と同様に、絶縁性のガラス材料がコーティングされることにより形成されている。これにより、イオン性の汚れ等による抵抗体R1,R2の表面電荷への影響を抑制できる。つまり、イオン性の汚れ等によって抵抗体R1,R2間の電圧が変化して、歪みゲージ12Aの検出精度が悪化してしまうことを抑制できる。
なお、保護膜13Aは、上記構成に限られるものではなく、例えば、絶縁性の樹脂により構成されていてもよい。また、保護膜13Aは、絶縁膜11Aを覆うように円環状に積層されることに限られるものではなく、例えば、歪みゲージ12Aを覆うように帯状に形成されていてもよい。
(8)本実施形態では、第2領域3Aに絶縁膜11Aが積層され、当該絶縁膜11Aに歪みゲージ12Aが積層される。そのため、第1領域2Aと第2領域3Aとを接続する複数の梁部4Aに絶縁膜11Aを設ける必要がないので、絶縁膜11Aの形成工程を容易にすることができる。
なお、本発明は前述の各実施形態に限定されるものではなく、本発明の目的を達成できる範囲での変形、改良等は本発明に含まれるものである。
また、前記各実施形態では、絶縁膜11,11Aは、複数の層から構成されていたが、これに限定されない。例えば、絶縁膜は、単層の絶縁層から構成されていてもよい。
さらに、絶縁膜は、例えば、絶縁性のガラスにより構成される絶縁層と、絶縁性の樹脂により構成される絶縁層とにより構成されていてもよい。すなわち、特性の異なる複数の絶縁層から構成されていてもよい。このように構成することにより、所望の線膨張係数を有する絶縁膜を得ることができる。すなわち、第1領域と同等の線膨張係数を有する絶縁膜を得ることができる。
また、前記第2実施形態では、第2接続部31Aの第2端縁部311Aは開口Oに沿って湾曲していたが、これに限定されない。例えば、第2接続部の第2端縁部は、直角部および角部により構成されていてもよい。
また、前記第2実施形態では、絶縁膜11Aは、第2領域3Aの略表面半分を覆うように積層されていたが、これに限定されない。例えば、絶縁膜は第2領域の表面全体を覆うように積層されていてもよく、少なくとも、歪みゲージ、導体、電極が配置される位置に積層されていればよい。つまり、絶縁膜は、歪みゲージ、導体、および、電極と、第2領域との間を絶縁できるように配置されていればよい。
このように構成することで、歪みゲージを有して構成される第1ブリッジ回路または第2ブリッジ回路のいずれかに異常が生じた場合に、当該異常を検知することができる。
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- 第1領域と、
前記第1領域の周囲に配置される第2領域と、
前記第1領域と前記第2領域とを接続する複数の梁部と、
前記第1領域と前記第2領域との間に作用するトルクを検出可能に構成され、前記第1領域に配置される検出部と、を備え、
前記検出部は、
前記第1領域に積層される絶縁膜と、
前記絶縁膜に積層され、前記トルクに応じて変形可能に構成される歪みゲージと、を有する
ことを特徴とするトルクセンサ。 - 請求項1に記載のトルクセンサにおいて、
前記絶縁膜は、複数の層から構成される
ことを特徴とするトルクセンサ。 - 請求項1または請求項2に記載のトルクセンサにおいて、
前記検出部は、前記歪みゲージに積層される保護膜を有する
ことを特徴とするトルクセンサ。 - 請求項1から請求項3のいずれか一項に記載のトルクセンサにおいて、
前記第1領域は、前記梁部に対応する位置に設けられる接続部を有し、
前記歪みゲージは、前記接続部に配置される
ことを特徴とするトルクセンサ。 - 請求項4に記載のトルクセンサにおいて、
前記接続部は、前記第1領域と前記第2領域との間に形成される開口に沿って湾曲する端縁部を有し、
前記歪みゲージは、前記端縁部に対向する位置に配置される
ことを特徴とするトルクセンサ。 - 請求項1から請求項5のいずれか一項に記載のトルクセンサにおいて、
前記絶縁膜は、絶縁性のガラスにより構成される
ことを特徴とするトルクセンサ。 - 請求項1から請求項6のいずれか一項に記載のトルクセンサにおいて、
前記歪みゲージを有して構成される第1ブリッジ回路および第2ブリッジ回路と、
前記第1ブリッジ回路と前記第2ブリッジ回路との出力の差が、所定の範囲を超えるか否かを判定する判定部と、を備える
ことを特徴とするトルクセンサ。
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