Abstract:
In order to implement a structure capable of improving the resolution of torque measurement while preventing the plastic deformation of a torsion bar (15), an input-side stopper (61) having an uneven shape (gear shape) in the circumferential direction is provided in a portion of an input-side rotating body (55) that includes an input shaft (13) and an input gear (7), and an output-side stopper (63) having an uneven shape (gear shape) in the circumferential direction is provided in a portion of an output-side rotating body (56) that includes an output shaft (14) and an output gear (8). The input-side stopper (61) and the output-side stopper (63) are combined so as to be engaged to be able to transmit torque only when the torsional angle within the elastic range of the torsion bar (15) reaches a predetermined amount.
Abstract:
A rotation support device for a pinion shaft is configured such that, together with being able to sufficiently maintain axial rigidity of a rolling bearing on the side opposite from the pinion gear side, it is able to sufficiently reduce the dynamic torque during operation and the starting torque at the start of operation. Together with using a single-row angular contact ball bearing as the rolling bearing on the side opposite from the pinion gear side, the ratio of the radius of curvature Ro of the outer raceway and the diameter Bd of the balls (Ro/Bd) is regulated within the range 0.52
Abstract:
Spherical particles having diameters of 100 μm or less are projected on a surface of a tapered roller so as to form recesses and protrusions, and abrasive particles are then projected thereon so as to remove the protrusions. The abrasive particles result from adhering 5 mass % diamond grains with an average diameter of 10 μm on surfaces of 1 mm-diameter rubber particles. As a result, multiple recesses having circular openings of 50 μm or less are formed on the surface of the tapered roller at intervals of 200 μm or less. These recesses become moderate oil pools, heightening the oil film formation capability of the roller surface, and thus torque of the tapered roller bearing may be decreased.