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CN111998039A
CN111998039A CN202010973569.1A CN202010973569A CN111998039A CN 111998039 A CN111998039 A CN 111998039A CN 202010973569 A CN202010973569 A CN 202010973569A CN 111998039 A CN111998039 A CN 111998039A
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The invention discloses a high-precision planetary reducer which comprises a supporting seat, a sun wheel, at least two planet wheels and an elastic outer ring, wherein the sun wheel is arranged on the supporting seat, the outer diameter surface of the sun wheel is smooth and toothless, the inner diameter of the elastic outer ring is smaller than the diameter of the outer diameter of the sun wheel and the diameter of the outer sum of 2 opposite planet wheels, so that the planet wheels and the inner ring of the elastic outer ring are mutually extruded, and torsion is transmitted outwards through the elastic outer ring; the speed reduction ratio is high, no vibration, high transmission precision and low noise.

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一种高精度行星减速器及连接器A high-precision planetary reducer and connector

技术领域technical field

本发明属于减速器领域,尤其与高精度行星减速器有关。The invention belongs to the field of reducers, and is especially related to high-precision planetary reducers.

背景技术Background technique

现有的行星减速器均采用齿轮方式来实现减速传动,存在减速比小、振动大、传递精度差、噪音大等缺陷。Existing planetary reducers all use gears to realize deceleration transmission, which has defects such as small reduction ratio, large vibration, poor transmission accuracy, and large noise.

发明内容SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

针对现有行星减速器减速比小、振动大、传递精度差、噪音大等的问题,本发明旨在提供一种减速比高、无振动、传递精度高、噪音小的行星减速器及连接器。Aiming at the problems of small reduction ratio, large vibration, poor transmission accuracy and high noise of the existing planetary reducer, the present invention aims to provide a planetary reducer and connector with high reduction ratio, no vibration, high transmission precision and low noise .

为此,本发明采用以下技术方案:For this reason, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

一种高精度行星减速器,包括支撑座、设置在支撑座上并且外径表面光滑无齿的太阳轮、行星轮、以及弹性外圈组成,所述弹性外圈的内径小于所述太阳轮外径和2个所述行星轮的外相加的直径,使所述行星轮的外圈与所述弹性外圈的内圈相互挤压,通过弹性外圈向外传递扭力。A high-precision planetary reducer, comprising a support seat, a sun gear arranged on the support seat and having a smooth outer diameter surface without teeth, a planet wheel, and an elastic outer ring, the inner diameter of the elastic outer ring is smaller than the outer diameter of the sun gear The diameter of the outer ring and the outer diameter of the two planetary wheels make the outer ring of the planetary wheel and the inner ring of the elastic outer ring squeeze each other, and the torsion force is transmitted outward through the elastic outer ring.

优选地,所述的弹性外圈内圆面两边设有档边。Preferably, ribs are provided on both sides of the inner circular surface of the elastic outer ring.

优选地,所述支撑座连接有覆盖在太阳轮、行星轮一侧的盖板,所述盖板通过螺钉固定在支撑座上。Preferably, the support base is connected with a cover plate covering one side of the sun gear and the planet gear, and the cover plate is fixed on the support base by screws.

一种连接器,包括上述的一种高精度行星减速器,所述弹性外圈朝向刚性连接器的一面设置有至少两个圆孔,在所述的刚性连接器朝向弹性外圈的一面上设置有与圆孔配合的圆柱形针,以用来传递行星减速器的扭力,所述圆孔的孔径大于圆柱形针的外径。A connector, including the above-mentioned high-precision planetary reducer, the side of the elastic outer ring facing the rigid connector is provided with at least two circular holes, and the side of the rigid connector facing the elastic outer ring is provided There is a cylindrical needle matched with a circular hole to transmit the torque of the planetary reducer, and the diameter of the circular hole is larger than the outer diameter of the cylindrical needle.

优选地,在所述弹性外圈与刚性连接器之间填充有弹性粘结剂。Preferably, elastic adhesive is filled between the elastic outer ring and the rigid connector.

优选地,所述刚性连接器的内侧设置有一与盖板配合的凹槽。Preferably, the inner side of the rigid connector is provided with a groove which is matched with the cover plate.

有益效果:Beneficial effects:

行星减速器的减速比高(单级最大可达13.5:1的减速比)、无振动、传递精度高,并且由于太阳轮和行星轮均设置为无齿轮结构,使得该行星减速器在运行时噪音非常小。The planetary reducer has a high reduction ratio (a single-stage maximum reduction ratio of 13.5:1), no vibration, and high transmission accuracy. Since the sun gear and the planetary gear are both set to have a gearless structure, the planetary reducer is in operation. Very little noise.

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图1为本发明高精度行星减速器的结构示意图。FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a high-precision planetary reducer of the present invention.

图2为本发明连接器的结构示意图。FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the connector of the present invention.

标号:1、太阳轮;2、行星轮;3、弹性外圈;4、连接器;5、支撑座;6、圆孔;7、圆柱形针;8、弹性粘结剂;9、支撑轴;10、盖板;11、螺钉;12、螺孔;13、轴承;14、挡边。Labels: 1. Sun gear; 2. Planetary gear; 3. Elastic outer ring; 4. Connector; 5. Support seat; 6. Round hole; 7. Cylindrical needle; 8. Elastic adhesive; 9. Support shaft ; 10, cover plate; 11, screws; 12, screw holes; 13, bearings; 14, ribs.

具体实施方式Detailed ways

下面结合附图对本发明的具体实施方式进行详细描述。所描述的实施例只是对本发明创造的说明和解释,并不构成对本发明创造的唯一限定。The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are only illustrations and explanations of the present invention, and do not constitute the only limitation of the present invention.

如图1和图2所示,一种高精度行星减速器,包括支撑座5、太阳轮1、行星轮2、以及弹性外圈3组成,弹性外圈3内圆面两边设有档边14,挡边14与所述行星轮2的端面接触,太阳轮1设置在支撑座5上并且内径和外径表面光滑无齿,在支撑座5上设置有三个行星轮2支撑轴9,行星齿轮安装在行星轮2支撑轴9上,行星轮2内孔与支撑轴9之间设置有安装轴承13以减少摩擦阻力,并且行星齿轮的外径表面光滑无齿。As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a high-precision planetary reducer includes a support seat 5, a sun gear 1, a planetary gear 2, and an elastic outer ring 3. The inner circular surface of the elastic outer ring 3 is provided with retaining edges 14 on both sides. , the rib 14 is in contact with the end face of the planetary gear 2, the sun gear 1 is arranged on the support seat 5 and the inner and outer diameter surfaces are smooth and toothless, and the support seat 5 is provided with three planetary gears 2 support shafts 9, Installed on the support shaft 9 of the planetary gear 2, a mounting bearing 13 is arranged between the inner hole of the planetary gear 2 and the support shaft 9 to reduce frictional resistance, and the outer diameter surface of the planetary gear is smooth and toothless.

弹性外圈3的内径小于太阳轮1直径和行星轮2直径相加之和,使得行星轮2的外圈与所述弹性外圈3的内圈相互挤压,通过弹性外圈3向外传递扭力,并且在安装时,必须将弹性外圈3加热使其膨胀变大然后套装于行星轮2上,通过弹性外圈3向内挤压行星轮2和太阳轮1,防止挤压行星轮2和太阳轮1相互打滑。The inner diameter of the elastic outer ring 3 is smaller than the sum of the diameter of the sun gear 1 and the diameter of the planetary gear 2, so that the outer ring of the planetary gear 2 and the inner ring of the elastic outer ring 3 are pressed against each other, and the transmission is transmitted outward through the elastic outer ring 3 and when installing, the elastic outer ring 3 must be heated to expand to become larger and then sleeved on the planetary gear 2, and the planetary gear 2 and the sun gear 1 must be squeezed inward by the elastic outer ring 3 to prevent the planetary gear 2 from being squeezed. and sun gear 1 slipping against each other.

在支撑座5连接有覆盖在太阳轮1、行星轮2一侧的设置有盖板10,盖板10和支撑座5上均设置有螺孔12,盖板10通过螺钉11固定在支撑座5上,并且螺钉11的端部与盖板10的表面平齐。The support base 5 is connected with a cover plate 10 covering the side of the sun gear 1 and the planetary gear 2 . The cover plate 10 and the support base 5 are both provided with screw holes 12 , and the cover plate 10 is fixed on the support base 5 by screws 11 . , and the end of the screw 11 is flush with the surface of the cover plate 10 .

行星减速器的减速比高(单级最大可达13.5:1的减速比)、无振动、传递精度高,并且由于太阳轮1和行星轮2均设置为无齿轮结构,使得该行星减速器在运行时噪音非常小。The planetary reducer has a high reduction ratio (a single-stage maximum reduction ratio of 13.5:1), no vibration, and high transmission accuracy. Very little noise during operation.

如图1和图2所示,基于高精度行星减速器,设计一种连接器4,所述的弹性外圈3上有2个或2个以上的圆孔6,对应地在所述的刚性连接器4上有2个或2个以上的圆柱形针7用来传递减速器的扭力,且所述弹性外圈3上的圆孔6孔径必须大于刚性连接器4上的圆柱形针7的外径。圆孔6孔径车圆柱形针7(7)的外径间的孔隙必须大于太阳轮1与2个行星轮2相加的直径减去弹性外圈3内径的尺寸,以防止弹性外圈3在旋转变形时将圆柱形针7折断。所述的弹性外圈3与刚性连接器4之间填充有弹性粘结剂8,以消除弹性外圈3上的圆孔6与刚性连接器4上的圆柱形针7之间的间隙造成的间隙误差,以提高传递精度。As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a connector 4 is designed based on a high-precision planetary reducer. The elastic outer ring 3 has two or more circular holes 6, corresponding to the rigidity of the There are 2 or more cylindrical needles 7 on the connector 4 to transmit the torque of the reducer, and the diameter of the circular hole 6 on the elastic outer ring 3 must be larger than the diameter of the cylindrical needle 7 on the rigid connector 4. outer diameter. The hole between the outer diameters of the round hole 6 and the diameter of the cylindrical needle 7 (7) must be larger than the sum of the diameter of the sun gear 1 and the two planetary gears 2 minus the inner diameter of the elastic outer ring 3, in order to prevent the elastic outer ring 3 from The cylindrical needle 7 is broken during the rotational deformation. The elastic adhesive 8 is filled between the elastic outer ring 3 and the rigid connector 4 to eliminate the gap caused by the gap between the circular hole 6 on the elastic outer ring 3 and the cylindrical needle 7 on the rigid connector 4. Clearance error to improve transmission accuracy.

太阳轮1作为电机轴由电机转子带动旋转,支撑座5可以作为电机输出端的端盖,由于弹性外圈3的压紧作用,太阳轮1带动行星轮2旋转,行星轮2再带动弹性外圈3旋转,如图2所示。弹性外圈3再通过弹性外圈3上的圆形孔和弹性粘合剂将扭力传递给刚性连接器4和刚性连接器4上的圆形针,带动刚性连接器4旋转,由于太阳轮1、行星轮2和弹性外圈3之间靠摩擦来传动,所以行星轮2与相邻行星轮2之间的间距可以做得很小,以使减速比可以做得很高。The sun gear 1 is driven to rotate by the motor rotor as the motor shaft, and the support base 5 can be used as the end cover of the output end of the motor. Due to the pressing action of the elastic outer ring 3, the sun gear 1 drives the planetary gear 2 to rotate, and the planetary gear 2 drives the elastic outer ring. 3 Rotate as shown in Figure 2. The elastic outer ring 3 then transmits the torque to the rigid connector 4 and the circular needle on the rigid connector 4 through the circular hole on the elastic outer ring 3 and the elastic adhesive, and drives the rigid connector 4 to rotate. , The planetary wheel 2 and the elastic outer ring 3 are driven by friction, so the distance between the planetary wheel 2 and the adjacent planetary wheel 2 can be made very small, so that the reduction ratio can be made very high.

当该发明应用于机器人关节的旋转驱动时,可以使关节正反旋转时实现零误差,提高机器人的定位精度。When the invention is applied to the rotational drive of the robot joint, zero error can be realized when the joint rotates forward and reverse, and the positioning accuracy of the robot is improved.

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1.一种高精度行星减速器,其特征在于:包括支撑座(5)、设置在支撑座(5)上并且外径表面光滑无齿的太阳轮(1)、行星轮(2)、以及弹性外圈(3)组成,所述弹性外圈(3)的内径小于所述太阳轮(1)外径和2个所述行星轮(2)的外相加的直径,使所述的太阳轮(1)和2行星轮(2)与所述弹性外圈(3)的内圈相互挤压,通过弹性外圈(3)向外传递扭力。1. A high-precision planetary reducer, characterized in that: it comprises a support seat (5), a sun gear (1), a planetary wheel (2), and The inner diameter of the elastic outer ring (3) is smaller than the diameter of the outer diameter of the sun gear (1) and the outer diameter of the two planetary gears (2), so that the sun gear (1) and 2 planetary gears (2) and the inner ring of the elastic outer ring (3) squeeze each other, and the torsion force is transmitted outward through the elastic outer ring (3). 2.根据权利要求1所述的一种高精度行星减速器,其特征在于:所述的弹性外圈(3)内圆面两边设有档边(14)。2 . The high-precision planetary reducer according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic outer ring ( 3 ) is provided with retaining edges ( 14 ) on both sides of the inner circular surface. 3 . 3.根据权利要求2所述的一种高精度行星减速器,其特征在于:所述支撑座(5)连接有覆盖在太阳轮(1)、行星轮(2)一侧的盖板(10),所述盖板(10)通过螺钉(11)固定在支撑座(5)上。3. A high-precision planetary reducer according to claim 2, characterized in that: the support seat (5) is connected with a cover plate (10) covering one side of the sun gear (1) and the planetary gear (2). ), the cover plate (10) is fixed on the support seat (5) by screws (11). 4.一种连接器,包括权利要求1-3所述的一种高精度行星减速器,其特征在于:所述弹性外圈(3)朝向刚性连接器(4)的一面设置有至少两个圆孔(6),在所述的刚性连接器(4)朝向弹性外圈(3)的一面上设置有与圆孔(6)配合的圆柱形针(7),以用来传递行星减速器的扭力,所述圆孔(6)的孔径大于圆柱形针(7)的外径。4. A connector, comprising a high-precision planetary reducer according to claims 1-3, characterized in that: the elastic outer ring (3) is provided with at least two on the side facing the rigid connector (4). A circular hole (6), a cylindrical needle (7) matched with the circular hole (6) is provided on the side of the rigid connector (4) facing the elastic outer ring (3) to transmit the planetary reducer The torsion force of the circular hole (6) is larger than the outer diameter of the cylindrical needle (7). 5.根据权利要求4所述的一种连接器,其特征在于:在所述弹性外圈(3)与刚性连接器(4)之间填充有弹性粘结剂(8)。5. A connector according to claim 4, characterized in that an elastic adhesive (8) is filled between the elastic outer ring (3) and the rigid connector (4). 6.根据权利要求4所述的一种连接器,其特征在于:所述刚性连接器(4)的内侧设置有一与盖板(10)配合的凹槽。6 . The connector according to claim 4 , characterized in that: the inner side of the rigid connector ( 4 ) is provided with a groove for matching with the cover plate ( 10 ). 7 .
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