WO2008075535A1 - 転がり軸受、ハブユニット、転動部材、自在継手、自在継手用トルク伝達部材およびその製造方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a rolling bearing, a hub unit, a rolling member, a universal joint, a torque transmission member for a universal joint, and a method for manufacturing the same, and more specifically, a sintered component whose main component is / 3 sialon.
- the present invention relates to a rolling bearing, a hub unit, a universal joint, a rolling member made of a sintered body mainly composed of / 3 sialon, a torque transmission member for a universal joint, and a manufacturing method thereof.
- Ceramics such as silicon nitride and sialon are characterized by having a specific gravity that is lower than that of steel and high insulation resistance. Therefore, components of a rolling bearing (including a hub unit) including a raceway member and a rolling element, or components of a universal joint including a raceway member and a torque transmission member, such as a race member, a rolling element, and a torque transmission member.
- a rolling bearing including a hub unit
- a raceway member and a rolling element or components of a universal joint including a raceway member and a torque transmission member, such as a race member, a rolling element, and a torque transmission member
- a torque transmission member such as a race member, a rolling element, and a torque transmission member
- a hub unit which is a type of rolling bearing, may be insufficiently lubricated even when used in an environment where moisture may enter the interior.
- a rolling member such as a ceramic force, a rolling element, or a race member has a feature that it is not easily damaged even in an insufficient lubrication environment as described above. Therefore, for example, by using ceramics as the material of the rolling member, the durability of the hub unit used in an insufficient lubrication environment can be improved.
- Patent Document 1 JP 2004-91272 A
- Patent Document 2 JP 2005-75652 A
- Patent Document 3 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-194154
- the torque transmission member of a universal joint made of ⁇ sialon must have sufficient durability! / There is. More specifically, the torque transmission member of the universal joint rolls while sliding on the track when the universal joint operates. Therefore, the torque transmission member is subject to rolling and sliding fatigue. The The durability against this rolling-slip fatigue does not always match the fracture strength of the torque transmission member, and the torque transmission member of a universal joint made of / 3 sialon is not always sufficient. It cannot be said that it has. For this reason, there has been a problem that it is not easy to stably secure sufficient durability even though the universal joint provided with a torque transmission member made of / 3 sialon.
- an object of the present invention is a 0 sialon sintered body (sintered body containing / 3 sialon as a main component) that is inexpensive and can ensure sufficient durability stably. It is to provide a rolling member as a component part of a rolling bearing, a manufacturing method thereof, and a rolling bearing (including a knob unit) provided with the rolling member.
- Another object of the present invention is a universal joint made of 13 sialon sintered body (sintered body containing ⁇ sialon as a main component), which is inexpensive and can stably secure sufficient durability. Torque transmitting member, method for manufacturing the same, and universal joint provided with the torque transmitting member for the universal joint
- a rolling bearing according to an aspect of the present invention includes a race member and a plurality of rolling elements that are in contact with the race member and disposed on an annular raceway. And the rolling element is Si
- composition formula of AlO N It is expressed by the composition formula of AlO N and satisfies 0 ⁇ l ⁇ z ⁇ 3.5 / 3.
- the inventor has investigated in detail the relationship between the rolling fatigue life of a rolling element mainly composed of / 3 sialon and the composition of / 3 sialon. As a result, the following knowledge was obtained and the present invention was conceived.
- the above-mentioned (Sialon can be produced with various compositions in which the value of z (hereinafter referred to as z value) is 0.1 or more by employing a production process including combustion synthesis.
- z value the value of z
- the hardness that has a great influence on the rolling fatigue life hardly changes in the range of easy manufacturing z value 4.0 or less.
- a detailed investigation of the relationship between the rolling fatigue life and z value of rolling elements that also have a sintered body strength showed that when the z value exceeds 3.5, the rolling fatigue life of the rolling element significantly decreases. It ’s a component.
- the rolling fatigue life is almost equal. If the operating time of the rolling bearing exceeds the predetermined time, the surface of the rolling element is peeled off and damaged. On the other hand, if the z value exceeds 3.5, the rolling elements are likely to be worn, resulting in a significant decrease in rolling fatigue life. In other words, the failure mode of a rolling element made of ⁇ -sialon changes at the boundary where the z value is 3.5, and when the ⁇ value exceeds 3.5, the rolling fatigue life decreases significantly. Became clear. Therefore, in order to ensure a stable and sufficient life in a rolling element consisting of / 3 sialon, the ⁇ value must be 3.5 or less.
- ⁇ sialon can be manufactured at low cost by being manufactured by a manufacturing process including combustion synthesis.
- the ⁇ value is less than 0.1, it is difficult to implement combustion synthesis. Therefore, in order to produce a rolling element made of a sintered body containing / 3 sialon as a main component at a low cost, the ⁇ value needs to be 0.1 or more.
- the rolling element is made of Si Al 2 O 3.
- the rolling bearing is composed of a sintered body made of pure material. Therefore, according to the rolling bearing according to one aspect of the present invention, it is provided with a rolling element composed of a / 3 sialon sintered body that is inexpensive and can stably ensure sufficient durability.
- a rolling bearing can be provided.
- a rolling bearing according to another aspect of the present invention includes a race member and a plurality of rolling elements that are in contact with the race member and disposed on an annular raceway. And the rolling element is Si
- composition formula of AlO N It is expressed by the composition formula of AlO N and satisfies 0 ⁇ l ⁇ z ⁇ 3.5 / 3.
- the balance is composed of a sintered body comprising a sintering aid and impurities.
- a rolling bearing according to another aspect of the present invention basically has the same configuration as that of the rolling bearing according to one aspect of the present invention described above, and exhibits the same effects.
- the rolling bearing according to another aspect of the present invention is different from the rolling bearing according to one aspect of the present invention in that the sintered body contains a sintering aid in consideration of the application of the rolling bearing and the like.
- the rolling bearing in another aspect of the present invention it is possible to easily reduce the porosity of the sintered body by employing the sintering aid, and it is possible to stably ensure sufficient durability. It is possible to easily provide a rolling bearing provided with rolling elements made of N / 3 sialon sintered bodies.
- the sintering aid is at least one of magnesium (Mg), aluminum (A1), silicon (Si), titanium (Ti), rare earth oxide, nitride, and oxynitride.
- Mg magnesium
- Al aluminum
- Si silicon
- Ti titanium
- rare earth oxide rare earth oxide
- nitride rare earth oxide
- oxynitride rare earth oxide
- a hub unit in one aspect of the present invention is a hub unit that is interposed between a wheel and a vehicle body and rotatably supports the wheel with respect to the vehicle body.
- This hub unit has an outer member having an annular rolling surface formed on the inner peripheral surface, and an annular rolling surface that is disposed on the inner diameter side of the outer member and faces the rolling surface of the outer member.
- the rolling element of this hub unit is represented by the composition formula of Si Al O N.
- Sialon is the main component, and it is composed of a sintered body consisting of the remaining impurities.
- the hub unit in one aspect of the present invention it is possible to stably ensure sufficient durability while being inexpensive, similarly to the rolling bearing in the one aspect of the present invention. It is possible to provide a hub unit having a rolling element made of N / 3 sialon sintered body.
- a hub unit is a hub unit that is interposed between a wheel and a vehicle body and rotatably supports the wheel with respect to the vehicle body.
- This hub unit has an outer member having an annular rolling surface formed on the inner peripheral surface, and an annular rolling surface that is disposed on the inner diameter side of the outer member and faces the rolling surface of the outer member.
- the rolling element of this hub unit is represented by the composition formula of Si Al O N.
- the porosity of the sintered body can be easily reduced by employing a sintering aid, as in the rolling bearing in the other aspect of the present invention.
- a sintering aid as in the rolling bearing in the other aspect of the present invention.
- sialon sintering that can stably ensure sufficient durability It is possible to easily provide a hub unit including a rolling element composed of a body.
- the rolling member according to one aspect of the present invention is a rolling member that is a rolling member disposed on an annular raceway in contact with the raceway member in a rolling bearing.
- This rolling member is expressed by the composition formula of Si Al O N and satisfies 0. l ⁇ z ⁇ 3.5 / 3
- It is composed of a sintered body containing sialon as a main component and the remaining impurities. In a region including a rolling surface that is a surface in contact with another rolling member, a dense layer having a higher density and a layer than the inside is formed.
- a rolling member according to another aspect of the present invention is a rolling member in a rolling bearing, which is a race member or a rolling element disposed on an annular raceway in contact with the race member.
- This rolling member is expressed by the composition formula of Si Al O N and satisfies 0. l ⁇ z ⁇ 3.5.
- It is composed of a sintered body that is mainly composed of ⁇ sialon and consists of the remaining sintering aid and impurities. In the region including the rolling surface that is in contact with the other rolling members, a dense layer that is denser than the inside and a dense layer is formed! /.
- the inventor has investigated in detail the relationship between the rolling fatigue life of a rolling member mainly composed of 0 sialon and the configuration of the rolling member. As a result, the following knowledge was obtained and the present invention was conceived.
- the rolling member of the present invention is made of Si Al O N having excellent durability as described above.
- 6-Z Z Z 8 -Z It is composed of a sintered body whose main component is / 3 sialon, which is expressed by the composition formula and satisfies 0.l ⁇ z ⁇ 3.5.
- the rolling member of the present invention is made of a sintered body containing / 3 sialon as a main component, and a dense layer which is a denser layer than the inside is formed in a region including the rolling surface. ing.
- the rolling member which consists of a ligation can be provided.
- the high-density layer is a layer having a low porosity (high density) in the sintered body, and can be investigated as follows, for example.
- the rolling member is cut at a cross section perpendicular to the surface of the rolling member, and the cross section is mirror-wrapped.
- mirror mirror rappi Take the cross-section taken with an optical microscope at an oblique angle (broad field), for example, at a magnification of about 50 to 100 times, and record it as an image of 300 DPI (Dot Per Inch) or higher.
- the white region observed as a white region corresponds to a region with high porosity (low density).
- a region where the area ratio of the white region is low is higher in density than a region where the area ratio is high. Then, after binarizing the image recorded using the image processing device with the brightness threshold, the area ratio of the white area is measured, and the density of the photographed area can be known from the area ratio. . That is, in the rolling member of the present invention, a dense layer that is a layer having a lower area ratio of the white region than the inside is formed in the region including the rolling surface. In addition, it is preferable that the above photographing is performed at random at five or more locations, and the area ratio is evaluated by the average value. Further, the area ratio of the white region inside the rolling member is, for example, 15% or more.
- the dense layer preferably has a thickness of 100 m or more.
- the sintering aid employed in the rolling member in the above other aspects magnesium (Mg), aluminum (A1), silicon (Si), titanium (Ti), rare earth element oxides, nitrides, Ability to select at least one of oxynitrides.
- the sintering aid is preferably 20% by mass or less of the sintered body.
- the area ratio of the white region observed as a white region is 7% or less.
- the rolling fatigue life of the rolling member is further improved by improving the denseness of the dense layer to such an extent that the area ratio of the white region is 7% or less. Therefore, with the above configuration, the rolling fatigue life of the rolling member of the present invention can be further improved.
- a highly dense layer that is a layer having higher denseness than other regions in the dense layer is formed.
- the durability of the rolling member against rolling fatigue is further improved, and the rolling fatigue life is further improved.
- the cross section of the highly dense layer is observed with an oblique light of an optical microscope.
- the area ratio of the white area observed as a white area is 3.5% or less.
- the rolling fatigue life of the rolling member is further improved. Therefore, with the above configuration, the rolling fatigue life of the rolling member of the present invention can be further improved.
- a rolling bearing according to another aspect of the present invention includes a race member and a plurality of rolling elements that are in contact with the race member and disposed on an annular raceway. At least one of the race member and the rolling element is the rolling member of the present invention.
- the rolling bearing of the present invention by including the rolling member of the present invention, the 0 sialon sintered body is inexpensive and can stably ensure sufficient durability.
- the rolling bearing provided with the rolling member which becomes can be provided.
- a rolling member manufacturing method is a rolling member in a rolling bearing that is a rolling member that is disposed on an annular raceway in contact with the raceway member or the raceway member. It is a manufacturing method.
- the manufacturing method of this rolling member is the composition formula of Si Al O N
- a process for producing a molded body and a process for sintering under a pressure of the molded body force MPa or less are provided.
- a rolling member manufacturing method is a rolling member in a rolling bearing, which is a race member or a rolling element disposed on an annular race in contact with the race member. It is a manufacturing method.
- the manufacturing method of this rolling member is the composition formula of Si Al O N
- the process of preparing raw powder consisting of / 3 sialon as the main component and the remaining sintering aid and impurities, and the rough shape of the rolling member includes a step of forming a molded body by being molded and a step of sintering the molded body under a pressure of IMPa or less.
- a hot isostatic pressing method (Hot Isost) is used to suppress the occurrence of defects that reduce the rolling fatigue life of the rolling member.
- Sintering by pressure sintering methods such as atic press (HIP) and gas pressure sintering (GPS) (usually sintering under pressure of lOMPa or higher) is adopted. It is common.
- HIP atic press
- GPS gas pressure sintering
- the porosity of a rolling member falls and a highly dense rolling member can be manufactured.
- the conventional manufacturing method employing the pressure sintering method causes an increase in manufacturing cost.
- the present inventor has formed a rolling member by sintering a molded body containing / 3 sialon as a main component under a pressure of IMPa or less. It was found that a dense layer with higher density than the inside can be formed in the region including the rolling surface (surface).
- a manufacturing cost associated with the use of pressure sintering is obtained by including a step of sintering a molded body containing / 3 sialon as a main component under a pressure of IMPa or less. It is possible to form a dense layer in the region including the rolling surface while suppressing the increase in the thickness.
- the rolling member manufacturing method of the present invention it is possible to manufacture at low cost a rolling member made of a 0 sialon sintered body capable of stably ensuring sufficient durability.
- the step of sintering the compact is preferably performed under a pressure of 0.01 MPa or more in consideration of cost reduction, in order to suppress the decomposition of ⁇ sialon. It is more preferable to carry out below. Further, in order to form a dense layer while suppressing the manufacturing cost, it is preferable that the step of sintering the compact is performed under a pressure of IMPa or less.
- the molded body is sintered in a temperature range of 1550 ° C or higher and 1800 ° C or lower.
- the temperature at which the green body is sintered is less than 1550 ° C, densification by sintering is difficult to proceed. Therefore, the temperature at which the green body is sintered is preferably 1550 ° C or higher. More than ° C is preferable to force S. On the other hand, if the temperature at which the green body is sintered exceeds 1800 ° C, there is a concern that the mechanical properties of the sintered body will deteriorate due to the coarsening of the / 3 sialon crystal grains, so the green body will be sintered. The temperature is preferably 1800 ° C or lower, more preferably 1750 ° C or lower. [0044] Preferably, in the method for manufacturing a rolling member, in the step of sintering the molded body, the molded body is sintered in an inert gas atmosphere or a mixed gas atmosphere of nitrogen and oxygen.
- the sintered body is sintered in a mixed gas atmosphere of nitrogen and oxygen, so that the force S can control the nitrogen and oxygen contents of the ⁇ sialon sintered body.
- the method for manufacturing a rolling member further includes a step of processing the surface of the molded body before the molded body is sintered.
- the manufacturing cost of the rolling member can be reduced by processing the green body before sintering the green body and suppressing the amount of processing of the green body after sintering in the finishing process.
- a manufacturing method that employs the pressure sintering method requires a relatively large amount of processing after sintering in order to remove the abnormal layer.
- the component manufacturing method employs a process of sintering a compact made of ⁇ -sialon under a pressure of IMPa or less, which reduces the amount of processing required to remove abnormal layers. Is extremely large.
- the method for manufacturing a rolling member further includes a step of processing the surface of the sintered compact and removing a region including the surface. And the thickness of the said molded object removed in the process in which the surface of the sintered molded object is processed is 150 m or less.
- the above-described highly dense layer having a thickness of about 150 m is formed in a region including the surface. Therefore, when the surface of the sintered molded body is processed and a region including the surface is removed, for example, a finishing process is performed, the thickness of the molded body removed in the process is 150 in or less. By doing so, a highly dense layer can remain on the rolling surface of the rolling member. Therefore, adopt the above process Thus, a rolling member having a further improved rolling fatigue life can be manufactured.
- the thickness of the sintered compact removed in the above step is more preferably 100 m or less.
- a universal joint includes a race member connected to the first shaft member, a torque transmission member disposed in contact with the race member and capable of rolling on the surface of the race member.
- a second shaft member connected to the first shaft member via the torque transmission member and the raceway member, and rotation around the shaft transmitted to one of the first shaft member or the second shaft member.
- the universal joint is transmitted to the other of the first shaft member and the second shaft member.
- the torque transmission member of this universal joint is expressed by the composition formula of Si Al O N and satisfies 0.1.l ⁇ z ⁇ 3.5.
- It is composed of a sintered body composed mainly of / 3 sialon and the remaining impurities.
- the present inventor has investigated in detail the relationship between the durability against rolling slip fatigue of a torque transmission member composed mainly of / 3 sialon and the composition of / 3 sialon. As a result, the following knowledge was obtained and the present invention was conceived.
- the above-described (Sialon can be produced with various compositions in which the value of z (hereinafter referred to as z value) is 0.1 or more by employing a production process including combustion synthesis.
- z value the value of z
- the hardness that greatly affects the durability against rolling and sliding fatigue hardly changes in the range of z value 4.0 or less, which is easy to manufacture.
- a detailed investigation was made of the relationship between the durability against rolling slip fatigue of a torque transmission member made of a sintered body as the main component and the ⁇ value. When the ⁇ value exceeded 3.5, the torque transmission member endured against rolling slip fatigue. It has been found that the performance is greatly reduced.
- ⁇ sialon can be manufactured at low cost by being manufactured by a manufacturing process including combustion synthesis.
- the ⁇ value is less than 0.1, it is difficult to implement combustion synthesis. Therefore, in order to manufacture a torque transmission member made of a sintered body containing / 3 sialon as a main component at a low cost, the ⁇ value needs to be 0.1 or more.
- the torque transmission member is made of Si.
- the universal joint in one aspect of the present invention, it is provided with a torque transmission member composed of a / 3 sialon sintered body that is inexpensive and can stably ensure sufficient durability.
- a universal joint can be provided.
- a universal joint includes a raceway member connected to the first shaft member, a torque transmission member that is in contact with the raceway member and arranged to roll on the surface of the raceway member.
- a second shaft member connected to the first shaft member via the torque transmission member and the raceway member, and rotation around the shaft transmitted to one of the first shaft member or the second shaft member.
- the universal joint is transmitted to the other of the first shaft member and the second shaft member.
- the torque transmission member of this universal joint is expressed by the composition formula of Si Al O N and satisfies 0.1.l ⁇ z ⁇ 3.5.
- It is composed of a sintered body mainly composed of ⁇ sialon and composed of the remaining sintering aid and impurities.
- a universal joint according to another aspect of the present invention basically has the same configuration as the universal joint according to one aspect of the present invention, and exhibits the same operational effects.
- the universal joint according to another aspect of the present invention differs from the universal joint according to one aspect of the present invention in that it includes a sintering aid in consideration of the use of the universal joint and the like.
- the universal joint in another aspect of the present invention it is possible to easily reduce the porosity of the sintered body by adopting the sintering aid, and to ensure sufficient durability stably. Therefore, it is possible to easily provide a universal joint including a torque transmission member made of a sialon sintered body.
- Adopt at least one of (Ti), rare earth oxide, nitride, oxynitride The power to do S.
- the sintering aid is desirably 20% by mass or less of the sintered body.
- a torque transmission member for a universal joint includes:
- This universal joint torque transmission member is expressed by the composition formula of Si Al O N, and 0.1 ⁇
- a torque transmission member for a universal joint according to another aspect of the present invention provides:
- This universal joint torque transmission member is expressed by the composition formula of Si Al O N, and 0.1 ⁇
- It is composed of a sintered body consisting mainly of / 3 sialon that satisfies z ⁇ 3.5, and the balance of sintering aid and impurities.
- a dense layer that is higher in density than the inside and a dense layer that is a layer is formed.
- the present inventors have investigated in detail the relationship between the durability of a torque transmission member for a universal joint mainly composed of / 3 sialon against the rolling slip fatigue and the configuration of the torque transmission member for a universal joint. As a result, the following knowledge was obtained and the present invention was conceived.
- the torque transmission member for a universal joint of the present invention is expressed by the composition formula of Si Al ON having excellent durability as described above, and satisfies 0.l ⁇ z ⁇ 3.5 / 3 sialon With the main component
- the torque transmission member for universal joints made of a sintered body containing ⁇ sialon as a main component as described above is one of the most important durability in the torque transmission member for universal joints. This greatly affects the durability against rolling and sliding fatigue.
- the torque transmission member for a universal joint according to the present invention is a / 3 silo. A dense layer, which is a denser layer than the inside, is formed in a region including the contact surface. As a result, according to the torque transmission member for a universal joint of the present invention, it is possible to stably secure sufficient durability by improving durability against rolling and sliding fatigue while being inexpensive.
- the torque transmission member for universal joints which consists of a sintered compact which has as a main component can be provided.
- the high-density layer is a layer having a low porosity (high density) in the sintered body, and can be investigated as follows, for example.
- the universal joint torque transmission member is cut in a cross section perpendicular to the surface of the universal joint torque transmission member, and the cross section is mirror-wrapped.
- the mirror-wrapped cross section is photographed at an oblique angle of light (binocular field) of an optical microscope at, for example, 50 to 100 times, and recorded as an image of 300 DPI (Dot Per Inch) or more.
- the white region observed as the white region corresponds to a region with high porosity (low density).
- the area where the area ratio of the white area is low is denser than the area where the area ratio is high. Then, after binarizing the image recorded using the image processing device with the luminance threshold, the area ratio of the white area is measured, and the density of the photographed area can be known from the area ratio. That is, in the torque transmitting member for a universal joint according to the present invention, a dense layer, which is a layer having a lower area ratio in the white region than the inside, is formed in the region including the contact surface. In addition, it is preferable that the above photographing is randomly performed at five or more places, and the area ratio is evaluated by an average value thereof. In addition, the area ratio of the white region in the universal joint torque transmission member is, for example, 15% or more.
- the dense layer preferably has a thickness of 100 m or more.
- the sintering aid employed in the universal joint torque transmission member in the above other aspects magnesium (Mg), aluminum (A1), silicon (Si), titanium (Ti), rare earth element oxides, At least one of nitride and oxynitride can be selected. Further, in order to achieve the same effect as the torque transmission member for a universal joint according to one aspect of the present invention, the sintering aid is desirably 20% by mass or less of the sintered body.
- the area ratio of the white region observed as a white region is 7% or less. It is below.
- the durability of the universal joint torque transmission member against rolling and sliding fatigue is further improved. Therefore, with the above configuration, the durability of the torque transmission member for a universal joint according to the present invention against rolling slip fatigue can be further improved.
- a region including the surface of the dense layer is formed with a highly dense layer that is a denser layer than the other regions in the dense layer.
- the area ratio of the white region observed as a white region is 3.5% or less. is there.
- a universal joint includes a race member connected to the first shaft member, and a torque that contacts the race member and is arranged to roll and slide on the surface of the race member.
- a shaft having a transmission member and a second shaft member connected to the first shaft member via the torque transmission member and the raceway member, and transmitted to one of the first shaft member and the second shaft member Rotational force around the universal joint transmitted to the other of the first shaft member or the second shaft member.
- the torque transmission member for the universal joint is the torque transmission member for a universal joint according to the present invention.
- the torque transmission member for a universal joint of the present invention is provided! /, So that sufficient durability can be stably secured while being inexpensive. It is possible to provide a universal joint including a torque transmission member made of N / 3 sialon sintered body.
- a method for manufacturing a torque transmission member for a universal joint is such that the universal joint rolls between a raceway member connected to the first shaft member and the second shaft member. And a universal joint torque that is slidably interposed and transmits rotation about the shaft transmitted to one of the first shaft member or the second shaft member to the other of the first shaft member or the second shaft member. It is a manufacturing method of a transmission member.
- the manufacturing method of this torque transmission member for a universal joint is Si A
- composition formula of 1 O N It is expressed by the composition formula of 1 O N and satisfies 0.l ⁇ z ⁇ 3.5 / 5.
- a process of preparing a raw material powder composed of partial impurities a process of preparing a molded body by molding the raw material powder into a general shape of a torque transmission member for a universal joint, and a molded body under a pressure of 1 MPa or less. And a step of sintering.
- a method for manufacturing a torque transmitting member for a universal joint includes a rolling and sliding between the raceway member connected to the first shaft member and the second shaft member in the universal joint.
- a universal joint torque transmitting member that is movably interposed and transmits the rotation about the shaft transmitted to one of the first shaft member or the second shaft member to the other of the first shaft member or the second shaft member. It is a manufacturing method.
- the manufacturing method of this torque transmission member for a universal joint is Si A
- composition formula of 1 O N It is expressed by the composition formula of 1 O N and satisfies 0.l ⁇ z ⁇ 3.5 / 5.
- a step of preparing a raw material powder comprising a partial sintering aid and impurities a step of forming a green body by forming the raw material powder into a general shape of a torque transmission member for a universal joint, And a step of sintering under the following pressure.
- the present inventor manufactured a torque transmission member for a universal joint by sintering a molded body mainly composed of / 3 sialon under a pressure of IMPa or less to produce a torque transmission member for the universal joint. It has been found that a dense layer having a higher density than the inside can be formed in a region including the contact surface (surface) formed on the surface of the delivery member.
- the manufacturing includes the step of sintering under a pressure of a compacted body force MPa of ⁇ sialon as a main component, which is accompanied by the use of pressure sintering.
- a dense layer can be formed in a region including the contact surface while suppressing an increase in cost.
- a torque transmission member for a universal joint of the present invention a torque transmission member for a universal joint made of a 0 sialon sintered body capable of stably ensuring sufficient durability can be obtained at low cost.
- the step of sintering the compact is preferably performed under a pressure of 0.01 MPa or more in consideration of cost reduction, in order to suppress the decomposition of ⁇ sialon. It is more preferable to carry out below. Further, in order to form a dense layer while suppressing the manufacturing cost, it is preferable that the step of sintering the compact is performed under a pressure of IMPa or less.
- the molded body is sintered in a temperature range of 1550 ° C or higher and 1800 ° C or lower.
- the temperature at which the green body is sintered is less than 1550 ° C, densification by sintering is difficult to proceed. Therefore, the temperature at which the green body is sintered is preferably 1550 ° C or higher. More than ° C is preferable to force S. On the other hand, if the temperature at which the green body is sintered exceeds 1800 ° C, there is a concern that the mechanical properties of the sintered body will deteriorate due to the coarsening of the / 3 sialon crystal grains, so the green body will be sintered.
- the temperature is preferably 1800 ° C or lower, more preferably 1750 ° C or lower.
- the sintered body is sintered in a mixed gas atmosphere of nitrogen and oxygen, so that the force S can control the nitrogen and oxygen contents of the ⁇ sialon sintered body.
- the method for producing a torque transmitting member for a universal joint further includes a step of processing the surface of the molded body before the molded body is sintered.
- the manufacturing method that employs the pressure sintering method requires a relatively large amount of processing after sintering in order to remove the abnormal layer.
- a process of sintering a molded body consisting of / 3 sialon under pressure of IMPa or less is adopted, so the amount of processing to remove the abnormal layer is suppressed.
- the advantages of the above process are extremely large.
- the method for manufacturing a torque transmitting member for a universal joint further includes a step of processing the surface of the sintered compact and removing a region including the surface. And the thickness of the said molded object removed in the process in which the surface of the sintered molded object is processed is 150 m or less.
- the above-mentioned highly dense layer having a thickness of about 150 m is formed in a region including the surface. Therefore, when a process is performed on the surface of the sintered compact and a region including the surface is removed, such as a finishing process, the thickness of the compact removed in the process is 150 m or less. Thus, a highly dense layer can remain on the contact surface of the torque transmission member for a universal joint. Therefore, by adopting the above process, it is possible to manufacture a torque transmission member for a universal joint that is further improved in durability against rolling and sliding fatigue. In order to leave the highly dense layer more reliably, the sintered compact removed in the above process The thickness is more preferably 100 m or less.
- the rolling bearing, the hub unit, the rolling member and the manufacturing method thereof of the present invention it is possible to stably ensure sufficient durability while being inexpensive. It is possible to provide a rolling member composed of a possible / 3 sialon sintered body, a method for manufacturing the rolling member, and a rolling bearing (including a screw unit) including the rolling member.
- the torque transmission member for the universal joint, and the method for manufacturing the same according to the present invention it is composed of a / 3 sialon sintered body that is inexpensive and can stably ensure sufficient durability. It is possible to provide a torque transmission member for a self-joining joint, a manufacturing method thereof, and a universal joint including the torque transmission member for the universal joint.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a deep groove ball bearing in the first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic sectional view showing a configuration of a thrust needle roller bearing according to a modification of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an outline of a method for manufacturing a rolling bearing in the first embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a rolling element manufacturing method included in the rolling bearing manufacturing method according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a hub unit in the second embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing an enlarged main part of FIG.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing, in an enlarged manner, a main part of a bearing ring provided in the thrust needle roller bearing of FIG.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing an enlarged main part of a needle roller provided in the thrust needle roller bearing of FIG. 2.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of a rolling member manufacturing method included in the rolling bearing manufacturing method according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing an enlarged main part of FIG.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the constant velocity joint (fixed joint) of Embodiment 5.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic sectional view taken along line XII-XII in FIG.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state in which the fixed joint of FIG. 11 forms an angle.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an outline of a method for manufacturing a universal joint in the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an outline of a method for manufacturing a torque transmission member included in a method for manufacturing a universal joint in the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 16 is a schematic sectional view showing a configuration of a constant velocity joint (tri-board joint) as a universal joint of the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 17 is a schematic sectional view taken along line XVII-XVII in FIG.
- FIG. 18 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing an enlarged main part of FIG.
- FIG. 19 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing an enlarged main part of FIG.
- FIG. 20 is a diagram schematically illustrating a method for manufacturing a torque transmitting member for a universal joint included in the method for manufacturing a universal joint in the seventh embodiment.
- FIG. 21 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing an enlarged main part of FIG.
- FIG. 22 is a photograph of a cross section for observation of a test piece taken with an oblique light of an optical microscope.
- FIG. 23 is an example showing a state in which the image of the photograph in FIG. 22 is binarized using a luminance threshold using image processing software.
- FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an area (evaluation area) where image processing is performed when the image of the photograph in FIG. 22 is binarized using a luminance threshold value using image processing software.
- a deep groove ball bearing 1 includes an annular outer ring 11 as a race member, an annular inner ring 12 as a race member disposed inside the outer ring 11, and an outer ring 11 and an inner ring 12. And a plurality of balls 13 as rolling elements held by an annular cage 14.
- An outer ring rolling surface 11A is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the outer ring 11, and an inner ring rolling surface 12A is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the inner ring 12.
- the outer ring 11 and the inner ring 12 are arranged so that the inner ring rolling surface 12A and the outer ring rolling surface 11A face each other.
- the plurality of balls 13 are in an annular shape by being in contact with the inner ring rolling surface 12A and the outer ring rolling surface 11A at the ball rolling surface 13A and arranged at a predetermined pitch in the circumferential direction by the cage 14. Rolled on the track.
- the outer ring 11 and the inner ring 12 of the deep groove ball bearing 1 are rotatable relative to each other.
- the ball 13 as the rolling element in the present embodiment is a composition formula of Si Al O N.
- the deep groove ball bearing 1 in the present embodiment is a 13 sialon sintered body that is inexpensive and can stably ensure sufficient durability. It is a rolling bearing with a rolling element (ball 13).
- the impurities include inevitable impurities including those derived from raw materials or mixed in the manufacturing process.
- the balls 13 as rolling elements are made of SiAlON.
- composition formula satisfying 0.l ⁇ z ⁇ 3.5 / 3 Sialon as the main component, composed of a sintered body consisting of the remainder sintering aid and inevitable impurities! / But! /
- a sintering aid By including a sintering aid, it is possible to easily reduce the porosity of the sintered body, and to secure a sufficient durability stably. It is possible to easily provide the provided rolling bearing.
- the impurities include inevitable impurities including those derived from raw materials or those mixed in the manufacturing process.
- thrust needle roller bearing 2 basically has the same configuration as deep groove ball bearing 1 described based on FIG.
- the thrust needle roller bearing 2 is different from the deep groove ball bearing 1 in the configuration of the track member and the rolling element. That is, the thrust needle roller bearing 2 has a disk-like shape, and a pair of race rings 21 as race members arranged so that one main surface faces each other, and a plurality of needle rollers as rolling elements. 23 and an annular retainer 24.
- the plurality of needle rollers 23 are in contact with the raceway rolling surface 21A formed on the opposed main surfaces of the pair of raceways 21 on the roller rolling surface 23A, which is the outer circumferential surface thereof, and are circumferentially moved by the cage 24. By being arranged at a predetermined pitch, they are held on an annular track so as to be freely rollable. With the above configuration, the pair of race rings 21 of the thrust needle roller bearing 2 can rotate relative to each other.
- the needle roller 23 as a rolling element in the present modification corresponds to the above-described ball 13 and has the same composition.
- the thrust needle roller bearing 2 in this modification is provided with a rolling element (needle roller 23) made of a sialon sintered body that is inexpensive and can stably ensure sufficient durability. It becomes a rolling bearing!
- a method for manufacturing a rolling bearing in the first embodiment which is one embodiment of the present invention, will be described.
- a race member manufacturing process for manufacturing a race member and a rolling element manufacturing process for manufacturing a rolling element are performed. .
- outer ring 11, inner ring 12, raceway ring 21 and the like are manufactured.
- balls 13, needle rollers 23, and the like are manufactured.
- the assembly process for assembling the rolling bearing is performed by combining the raceway member produced in the raceway member manufacturing process and the rolling element produced in the rolling element production process.
- the deep groove ball bearing 1 is assembled by combining the outer ring 11 and the inner ring 12 and the ball 13.
- the rolling element manufacturing process is performed, for example, by the following rolling element manufacturing method.
- the power S can be used to manufacture 13 sialon powder at a low cost by a manufacturing process employing a combustion synthesis method.
- a mixing process is carried out in which a sintering aid is added to and mixed with the / 3 sialon powder produced by the process. This mixing step can be omitted if no sintering aid is added.
- a molding process is performed in which the above-mentioned / 3 sialon powder or a mixture of / 3 sialon powder and a sintering aid is molded into the approximate shape of the rolling element.
- molding methods such as press molding, swaging molding, extrusion molding, and rolling granulation are applied to the above-mentioned / 3 sialon powder or a mixture of / 3 sialon powder and a sintering aid. By doing so, a molded body formed into a schematic shape such as the ball 13 and the needle roller 23 is produced.
- a sintering step is performed in which the shaped body is heated and sintered to produce a sintered body having a general shape such as the balls 13 and the needle rollers 23.
- This sintering step may be performed by a normal pressure sintering method performed under normal pressure, but may be a pressure sintering method (Hot Press; HP), a hot isostatic pressing method (Hot Isostatic Press; HIP ) Or the like may be employed.
- the heating method of the above-mentioned sintering is the power of heater heating, microwave or millimeter wave. Electromagnetic heating with can be used.
- a finishing process for completing the rolling elements is performed by performing a finishing calorie on the sintered body produced in the sintering process. Specifically, the surface of the sintered body produced in the sintering process is polished to complete the balls 13 and needle rollers 23 as rolling elements.
- the rolling element in the present embodiment is completed through the above steps. Then, this rolling element is combined with separately prepared outer ring 11 and inner ring 12 or bearing ring 21 to assemble deep groove ball bearing 1 or thrust needle roller bearing 2.
- the hub unit 3 basically has the same configuration as the deep groove ball bearing 1 described with reference to FIG. 1, and has the same effects. However, the hub unit 3 is different from the deep groove ball bearing 1 in the configuration of the raceway member and the rolling element.
- the hub unit 3 is a device that is interposed between the wheel and the vehicle body and rotatably supports the wheel with respect to the vehicle body.
- the hub unit 3 includes an outer ring 31, a hub ring 32, and an inner ring 33 that are track members, and a plurality of balls 34 as rolling elements.
- the outer ring 31 as the outer member is an annular race member having rolling surfaces 31A1 and 31A2 formed in two rows on the inner peripheral surface.
- the hub ring 32 as an inner member is a track member that has a rolling surface 32A that faces one of the rolling surfaces 31A1 of the outer ring 31, and is arranged so that a part of the outer ring 31 is surrounded.
- the inner ring 33 as an inner member has a rolling surface 33A opposite to the other rolling surface 31A2 of the outer ring 31, and is fitted and fixed so as to contact a part of the outer peripheral surface of the hub ring 32.
- This is a race member having an annular shape fixed to the hub wheel 32 by fitting the ring 38 so as to contact a part of the outer peripheral surface of the hub wheel 32.
- the plurality of balls 34 are in contact with one rolling surface 31A1 of the outer ring 31 and the rolling surface 32A of the hub wheel 32, and are arranged at a predetermined pitch in the circumferential direction by an annular cage 39A. In contact with the other rolling surface 31 A2 of the outer ring 31 and the rolling surface 33A of the inner ring 33 and arranged at a predetermined pitch in the circumferential direction by the annular cage 39B. It is arranged so as to be able to roll freely on a double-row (2 ⁇ IJ) circular orbit.
- the hub ring 32 and the inner ring 33 as inner members can rotate relative to each other.
- the hub wheel 32 has a hub wheel flange 35, and the hub wheel flange 35 is formed with a hub wheel through hole 35A.
- the hub wheel flange 35 and a wheel (not shown) constituting the wheel are fixed to each other by a bolt 36 inserted into the hub wheel through hole 35A.
- the outer ring 31 has an outer ring flange 37, and an outer ring through hole 37A is formed in the outer ring flange 37.
- the outer ring flange 37 and a suspension device (not shown) fixed to the vehicle body are fixed to each other by a not-shown bonus inserted into the outer ring through hole 37A.
- the hub unit 3 in the present embodiment is a hub unit that is interposed between the wheel and the vehicle body and rotatably supports the wheel with respect to the vehicle body.
- the hub unit 3 includes an outer ring 31 as an outer member having an inner peripheral surface on which annular rolling surfaces 31A1 and 31A2 are formed, and an annular rolling surface 32A facing the rolling surface 31A1 of the outer ring 31.
- the hub ring 32 as an inner member arranged so that at least a part of the inner ring is surrounded by the inner ring surface of the outer ring 31 and the annular rolling surface 33A facing the rolling surface 31A2 of the outer ring 31 are formed.
- an inner ring 33 as an inner member disposed so that at least a part thereof is surrounded by the inner circumferential surface of the outer ring 31. Further, the hub unit 3 is in contact with the rolling surfaces 31A1 and 31A2 of the outer ring 31 and the rolling surfaces 32A and 33A of the hub wheel 32 and the inner ring 33 at the ball rolling surface 34A, and a plurality of hub units 3 are arranged on the annular track. With a ball of 34! /
- the hub unit 3 in the present embodiment includes a rolling element (ball 34) made of a sialon sintered body that is inexpensive and can stably ensure sufficient durability. It is a rolling bearing.
- the hub unit 3 as a rolling bearing and the ball 34 as a rolling element included in the hub unit 3 in the second embodiment can be manufactured in the same manner as in the first embodiment.
- Embodiment 3 a rolling bearing and a rolling member according to Embodiment 3 which is an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- the rolling bearing and the rolling member in the third embodiment basically have the same configuration as the rolling bearing and the rolling member in the first embodiment, and have the same effects.
- the rolling bearing and the rolling member according to Embodiment 3 further have the following features.
- deep groove ball bearing 1 in the third embodiment has the same configuration as in first embodiment, so that outer ring 11 and inner ring 12 are relatively relative to each other. It can be rotated.
- outer ring 11, inner ring 12 and ball 13 as rolling members in the present embodiment are expressed by a composition formula of Si Al ON, and 0. l ⁇ z ⁇ 3 Satisfy 5/3 size
- the outer ring 11, inner ring 12 and ball 13, which are the rolling surfaces of the outer ring 11 A, the inner ring rolling surface 12 A and the ball rolling surface 13 A, are more dense than the inner 11 C, 12 C and 13 C.
- the outer ring dense layer 11B, the inner ring dense layer 12B, and the ball dense layer 13B, which are higher layers, are formed.
- the area ratio of the white region observed as a white region is 7% or less.
- the deep groove ball bearing 1 in the present embodiment is inexpensive but can stably secure sufficient durability.
- 0 Rolling member made of a sialon sintered body (outer ring 11, inner ring It is a rolling bearing with 1 2 and balls 13).
- the impurities include unavoidable impurities including those derived from raw materials or mixed in the manufacturing process.
- outer ring 11, inner ring 12 and balls as rolling members are used.
- the 13 may be composed of a sintered body containing / 3 sialon as a main component and the remaining sintering aid and impurities.
- a sintering aid By including a sintering aid, it is possible to easily reduce the porosity of the sintered body, and a rolling member made of 13 sialon sintered body that can stably ensure sufficient durability.
- the provided rolling bearing can be easily provided.
- the impurities include inevitable impurities including those derived from raw materials or those mixed in the manufacturing process.
- the outer ring dense layer 11B, the inner ring dense layer 12B, and the ball dense layer 13B The area including the outer ring rolling surface 11A, the inner ring rolling surface 12A, and the ball rolling surface 13A, which is the surface, is denser than the other regions in the outer ring dense layer 11B, inner ring dense layer 12B, and ball dense layer 13B.
- the area ratio of the white region observed as a white region is 3.5% or less. It has become. Thereby, the durability against the rolling fatigue of the outer ring 11, the inner ring 12 and the ball 13 is further improved, and the rolling fatigue life is further improved.
- the rolling bearing and the rolling member in the modified example of the third embodiment basically have the same configuration as the rolling bearing and the rolling member in the modified example of the first embodiment. The same effect is produced.
- the rolling bearing and the rolling member in the modification of the third embodiment further have the following features.
- the thrust needle roller bearing 2 in the modified example of the third embodiment has the same configuration as that of the modified example of the first embodiment. 21 are rotatable relative to each other.
- the raceway ring 21 and the needle roller 23 as the rolling members in the present modification correspond to the outer ring 11 or the inner ring 12 and the ball 13, respectively, and the same inner 21C, 23C, It has a dense layer (track ring dense layer 21B, roller dense layer 23B) and a high dense layer (track ring high dense layer 21D, roller high dense layer 23D). Therefore, the thrust idler roller bearing 2 in this modified example is inexpensive and can stably secure sufficient durability (rolling member made of a sialon sintered body (the race ring 21, It is a rolling bearing with needle rollers 23).
- Embodiment 3 which is an embodiment of the present invention
- the method for manufacturing the rolling bearing and the rolling member in the third embodiment can be basically performed in the same manner as the method for manufacturing the rolling bearing and the rolling member in the first embodiment.
- the rolling bearing and the rolling member manufacturing method according to the third embodiment are different from each other in the rolling member manufacturing method! Yes
- a / 3 sialon powder preparation step of preparing / 3 sialon powder is performed.
- ⁇ sialon powder can be produced at low cost by, for example, a production step employing a combustion synthesis method.
- a mixing step is performed in which a sintering aid is added to and mixed with the 0 sialon powder prepared in the ⁇ sialon powder preparation step. This mixing step can be omitted if no sintering aid is added.
- a molding step is performed in which the above-mentioned / 3 sialon powder or a mixture of / 3 sialon powder and a sintering aid is molded into a schematic shape of a rolling member.
- the above-mentioned / 3 sialon powder or a mixture of / 3 sialon powder and a sintering aid should be applied with a molding technique such as press molding, swaging, extrusion molding or rolling granulation.
- a molding technique such as press molding, swaging, extrusion molding or rolling granulation.
- a pre-sintering processing step is performed in which the surface of the molded body is processed so that the molded body is shaped to be closer to the shape of a desired rolling member after sintering. .
- a processing method such as green body processing
- the above molded body becomes a shape closer to the shape of outer ring 11, inner ring 12, ball 13, race ring 21, needle roller 23, etc. after sintering. It is formed as follows.
- This pre-sintering processing step can be omitted when a shape close to the shape of the desired rolling member is obtained after sintering at the stage where the molded body is formed in the forming step.
- a sintering step is performed in which the molded body is sintered under a pressure of IMPa or less. Specifically, the molded body is heated and sintered by a heating method such as heater heating, electromagnetic wave heating using microwaves or millimeter waves, etc., so that outer ring 11, inner ring 12, ball 13, track ring 21, A sintered body having a schematic shape such as the needle roller 23 is produced. Sintering is performed by heating the molded body to a temperature range of 1550 ° C. or higher and 1800 ° C. or lower in an inert gas atmosphere or a mixed gas atmosphere of nitrogen and oxygen. Helium, neon, argon, nitrogen, etc. can be used as inert gas Nitrogen is preferably employed from the viewpoint of cost reduction.
- a heating method such as heater heating, electromagnetic wave heating using microwaves or millimeter waves, etc.
- the finishing process for completing the rolling member is performed by finishing the surface of the sintered body produced in the sintering process and removing the region including the surface.
- the outer ring 11, the inner ring 12, the ball 13, the raceway ring 21, the needle roller 23, etc. as rolling members are completed by polishing the surface of the sintered body produced in the sintering process.
- the rolling member in the present embodiment is completed through the above steps.
- the thickness of the sintered body to be removed is 150 m or less, particularly in a region to be a rolling surface.
- a highly dense layer remains in the region including the outer ring rolling surface 11 A, the inner ring rolling surface 12 A, the ball rolling surface 13 A, the raceway rolling surface 21 A, and the roller rolling surface 23 A, and the rolling member rolling. Dynamic fatigue life can be improved.
- the hub unit and its rolling member which are rolling bearings in the fourth embodiment, have basically the same configuration as the hub unit and its rolling member in the second embodiment with reference to FIG. The same effect is produced.
- the hub unit and the rolling member in the fourth embodiment further have the following features.
- hub unit 3 in the fourth embodiment has the same configuration as in the second embodiment, so that the wheel is interposed between the wheel and the vehicle body. It can be supported by the rotation itself relative to the vehicle body.
- the outer ring as the rolling member in the present embodiment 31, hub ring 32 and inner ring 33 and ball 34 correspond to outer ring 11, inner ring 12 and ball 13 in Embodiment 3, respectively, and the same inner 31 C, 32 C, 33 C, 34 C, dense layer (outer ring dense Layer 31B, hub ring dense layer 32B, inner ring dense layer 33B, ball dense layer 34B) and high-density layer (outer ring high-density layer 31D, hub ring high-density layer 32D, inner ring high-density layer 33D, ball high-density layer 34D) have.
- the hub unit 3 in the present embodiment is inexpensive and can stably secure sufficient durability.
- Rolling member made of a sialon sintered body (outer ring 31, hub ring 32, It is a rolling bearing with an inner ring 33 and balls 34).
- the hub unit 3 as a rolling bearing and the outer ring 31, the hub ring 32, the inner ring 33, and the ball 34 as rolling members provided in the hub unit 3 in the fourth embodiment are the same as in the third embodiment. Can be manufactured.
- the track member may be a shaft or a plate used so that the rolling elements roll on the surface. That is, the track member that is the rolling member of the present invention may be a member on which a rolling surface for rolling the rolling element is formed. Further, the rolling bearing of the present invention may be a thrust ball bearing or a radial roller bearing.
- the rolling element of the present invention is considered in consideration of the manufacturing cost of the rolling bearing. It is preferred to be.
- the material of the race member in the rolling bearing of the present invention is not particularly limited.
- steel specifically, bearing steel such as JIS standard SUJ2 or carburized steel such as SCR420 and SCM420 should be adopted. I can help.
- the material of the race member in the rolling bearing of the present invention includes
- Ceramics such as silicon nitride may be used.
- FIG. 11 corresponds to a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line XI-XI in FIG.
- fixed joint 100 includes inner race 111 as a track member connected to shaft 115 as the second shaft member, and the outer peripheral side of inner race 111.
- An outer race 112 as a race member connected to a shaft 116 as a first shaft member, and a ball 113 as a torque transmission member arranged between the inner race 111 and the outer race 112.
- a cage 114 for holding the ball 113.
- the ball 113 rolls into the inner race ball groove 111A formed on the outer peripheral surface of the inner race 111 and the outer race ball groove 112A formed on the inner peripheral surface of the outer race 112. It is placed in contact with surface 113A and is held by cage 114 so that it does not fall off.
- each of the curves has a center of curvature at points A and B that are equidistant from the joint center O on the axis to the left and right on the axis. Is formed. That is, the locus of the center P of the ball 1 13 that rolls in contact with the inner race ball groove 111A and the outer race ball groove 112A is curved at points A (inner race center A) and B (outer race center B).
- Each of the inner race ball groove 111A and the outer race ball groove 112A is formed so as to have a curve (arc) having a center.
- the Bonoret 113 always keeps the axis 115 and the axis 116 on Located on the bisector of the angle (ZAOB) formed by the axis passing through the center.
- the Bonole 113 (or the inner race ball having the center of curvature at the inner race center A and the outer race center B described above).
- the center is It is held at a position on the bisector of ZAOB.
- inner race ball groove 111 A and outer race ball groove 112A are formed so that the distance from joint center O to inner race center A is equal to the distance from outer race center B! /, Therefore, the distances from the center P of the ball 113 to the inner race center A and the outer race center B are equal.
- ⁇ and ⁇ are congruent.
- the fixed joint 100 can ensure constant velocity even when the shafts 115 and 116 form an angle.
- the cage 114 prevents the ball 113 from jumping out from the inner race ball groove 111A and the outer race ball groove 112A together with the inner race ball groove 111A and the outer race ball groove 112A when the shafts 115 and 116 rotate. At the same time, it functions to determine the joint center O of the fixed joint 100.
- the fixed joint 100 as the universal joint in the fifth embodiment is in contact with the outer race 112 as the race member connected to the shaft 116 as the first shaft member and the outer race 112, and A ball 113 as a torque transmission member arranged to be able to roll on the surface of the outer race ball groove 112A formed in the race 112, and a second shaft connected to the shaft 116 via the ball 113 and the outer race 112 And a shaft 115 as a member.
- the fixed joint 100 is a universal joint in which the rotation around the shaft transmitted to one of the shaft 116 and the shaft 115 is transmitted to the other of the shaft 116 and the shaft 115.
- the ball 113 as the torque transmitting member is represented by a composition formula of Si Al O N.
- the fixed joint 100 Satisfying 0.l ⁇ z ⁇ 3.5 / 3 Sialon is the main component, and it is composed of a sintered body consisting of the remaining impurities. Therefore, the fixed joint 100 according to the present embodiment is inexpensive and can be provided with a torque transmission member (ball 113) made of a sialon sintered body that can stably ensure sufficient durability. It is a joint.
- the impurities include inevitable impurities including those derived from raw materials or those mixed in the manufacturing process.
- the ball 113 as the torque transmitting member is made of Si.
- a sintering aid By including a sintering aid, it is possible to easily lower the porosity of the sintered body, and it is possible to stably ensure sufficient durability.
- /3 Torque transmission member made of sialon sintered body The universal joint provided with can be provided easily.
- the impurities include inevitable impurities including those derived from raw materials or those mixed in the manufacturing process.
- a method for manufacturing a universal joint in the fifth embodiment which is one embodiment of the present invention, will be described.
- a track member manufacturing process for manufacturing a track member and a torque transmission member manufacturing process for manufacturing a torque transmission member are performed.
- balls 113 and the like are manufactured.
- the assembly process for assembling the universal joint is performed by combining the track member manufactured in the track member manufacturing process and the torque transmission member manufactured in the torque transmission member manufacturing process.
- a torque transmission member manufacturing process is implemented by the manufacturing method of the following torque transmission member for universal joints, for example.
- a sialon powder manufacturing process is performed to manufacture sialon powder.
- a sialon powder can be manufactured at low cost by a manufacturing process employing a combustion synthesis method.
- a mixing process is performed in which a sintering aid is added to and mixed with the / 3 sialon powder produced. This mixing step can be omitted if no sintering aid is added.
- a molding step is performed in which the ⁇ sialon powder or the mixture of ⁇ sialon powder and a sintering aid is molded into the approximate shape of the torque transmission member. .
- the 13 sialon powder or a mixture of the 13 sialon powder and the sintering aid is used.
- a molding technique such as press molding, squeeze molding, extrusion molding, or rolling granulation to the compound, a molded body molded into a schematic shape such as the ball 113 is produced.
- a sintering step for producing a sintered body having a schematic shape such as the balls 113 is performed by heating and sintering the molded body.
- This sintering process may be performed by a normal pressure sintering method performed under normal pressure, but may be a pressure sintering method (Hot Press; HP), a hot isostatic pressing method (Hot Isostatic Press; HIP ) Or the like may be employed.
- the heating method for sintering can use electromagnetic heating by microwaves or millimeter waves.
- a finishing process for completing the torque transmission member is performed by performing a finishing calorie on the sintered body produced in the sintering process. Specifically, the surface of the sintered body produced in the sintering process is polished to complete the ball 113 as a torque transmission member.
- the torque transmission member in the present embodiment is completed through the above steps. Then, the fixed joint 100 is assembled by combining the torque transmission member force with the inner race 111 and the outer race 112 prepared separately.
- triboard joint 200 of the sixth embodiment and fixed joint 100 of the fifth embodiment have basically the same configuration and the same effects.
- the configuration of the track member and the torque transmission member is different! That is, the triboard joint 200 has a tripod shaft 21 1 extending in three directions on the same plane, and is disposed so as to surround the triboard 221 connected to the shaft 225 as the second shaft member.
- the outer race 222 as the race member connected to the shaft 226 as the first shaft member, and the tripod shaft 211 are rotatably mounted on the inner peripheral surface of the outer race 222 via the needle rollers 229.
- An annular spherical roller 223 as a torque transmitting member is provided on the surface of the formed outer race groove 222A so as to be in contact with a spherical roller rolling surface 223A formed on the outer peripheral surface.
- the shaft is fixed to one of the shafts 225 and 226.
- the rotation is transmitted to the other shaft of the shafts 225 and 226 through the tri-board 221, the outer race 222 and the spherical roller 223, and the shafts 225 and 226 are connected to the shaft.
- triboard joint 200 as a universal joint in Embodiment 6 is in contact with outer race 222 as a track member connected to shaft 226 as a first shaft member, and an outer race 222, and A spherical roller 223 as a torque transmission member arranged to roll on the surface of the outer race groove 222A formed in the outer race 222, and a first roller connected to the shaft 226 via the spherical roller 223 and the outer race 222.
- the triboard joint 200 is a universal joint that is transmitted to the other of the rotational force shaft 226 or the shaft 225 around the shaft transmitted to one of the vehicle 226 and the vehicle 225.
- the spherical roller 223 serving as the torque transmitting member corresponds to the ball 113 in the fifth embodiment and has the same configuration. Therefore, the tripod joint 200 in the present embodiment is provided with a torque transmission member (spherical roller 223) made of a / 3 sialon sintered body that is inexpensive and can stably secure sufficient durability. It is a universal joint.
- the tri-board joint 200 as a universal joint in the sixth embodiment and the spherical roller 223 as the torque transmission member provided in the tri-board joint 200 can be manufactured in the same manner as in the fifth embodiment.
- the universal joint and universal joint torque transmission member in the seventh embodiment are basically the same as the universal joint and universal joint torque transmission member in the fifth embodiment with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. It has the same effect.
- the universal joint and the torque transmission member for a universal joint according to the seventh embodiment further have the following characteristics.
- fixed joint 100 in the seventh embodiment has the same configuration as in the fifth embodiment, so that one of shafts 115 and 116 rotates around the axis. Communicate Then, the rotation is transmitted to the other shaft of the shafts 115 and 116 via the ball 113 fitted in the inner race ball groove 111A and the outer race ball groove 112A, and the shafts 115 and 116 are Even when the angle is made, it is possible to ensure constant velocity.
- the ball 113 as the torque transmission member for the universal joint in the present embodiment is expressed by a composition formula of Si Al ON, and 0. l ⁇ z ⁇ 3.5
- the fixed joint 100 includes a torque transmission member (ball 113) made of a / 3 sialon sintered body that is inexpensive and can stably ensure sufficient durability. It becomes a universal joint.
- the impurities include inevitable impurities including those derived from raw materials or those mixed in the manufacturing process.
- the ball 113 as the torque transmission member is composed of a sintered body mainly composed of ⁇ sialon and the remaining sintering aid and impurities. Good.
- a sintering aid By including a sintering aid, it is possible to easily lower the porosity of the sintered body, and it is possible to stably ensure sufficient durability / Torque consisting of a 3 sialon sintered body A universal joint including a transmission member can be easily provided.
- the impurities include inevitable impurities including those derived from raw materials or those mixed in the manufacturing process.
- the region including the ball rolling surface 113A which is the surface of the ball dense layer 113 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ , has a higher density than the other regions in the ball dense layer 113B.
- the ball high-density layer 113D as a layer is formed! /.
- the area ratio of the white region observed as a white region is 3.5% or less. As a result, the durability of the ball 113 against rolling and sliding fatigue is further improved.
- the universal joint and universal joint according to Embodiment 7 which is an embodiment of the present invention.
- a method for manufacturing the manual torque transmission member will be described.
- the manufacturing method of the universal joint and the universal joint torque transmission member in the seventh embodiment can be basically implemented in the same manner as the manufacturing method of the universal joint and the universal joint torque transmission member in the fifth embodiment.
- the manufacturing method of the universal joint and the torque transmission member for the universal joint in the seventh embodiment is different in the method of manufacturing the torque transmission member for the universal joint.
- preparing sialon powder / 3 sialon powder preparing step is performed.
- / 3 sialon powder can be manufactured at a low cost by a manufacturing process employing a combustion synthesis method.
- a mixing step is performed in which a sintering aid is added to and mixed with the / 3 sialon powder prepared. This mixing step can be omitted if no sintering aid is added.
- a forming step of forming the ⁇ sialon powder or the mixture of the ⁇ sialon powder and the sintering aid into the general shape of the torque transmission member for the universal joint is performed.
- molding methods such as press molding, swallow molding, extrusion molding, and rolling granulation to the above-mentioned / 3 sialon powder or a mixture of / 3 sialon powder and a sintering aid.
- a molded body formed into a general shape such as a ball 113 which is a torque transmission member for a universal joint is produced.
- a pre-sintering process step in which the surface of the molded body is processed so that the molded body is shaped to be closer to the shape of a desired torque transmission member for a universal joint after sintering.
- a processing technique such as green body processing
- the molded body is formed to have a shape closer to the shape of the ball 113 or the like after sintering.
- This pre-sintering process is omitted when the molded body is formed in the molding process and is close to the shape of the desired torque transmission member for universal joints after sintering. It ’s the power to do.
- a sintering process is performed in which the molded body is sintered under a pressure of IMPa or less. Specifically, the molded body is heated and sintered by a heating method such as heater heating, electromagnetic wave heating using microwaves or millimeter waves, and the ball 113 or the like. A sintered body having the following general shape is produced. Sintering is performed by heating the molded body to a temperature range of 1550 ° C to 1800 ° C in an inert gas atmosphere or a mixed gas atmosphere of nitrogen and oxygen. As the inert gas, helium, neon, anoregon, nitrogen and the like are applicable. From the viewpoint of reducing the manufacturing cost, nitrogen is preferably used.
- the surface of the sintered body produced in the sintering process is processed, and finish processing is performed to remove the region including the surface, thereby completing the torque transmission member for the universal joint.
- a finishing step is performed. Specifically, the surface of the sintered body produced in the sintering process is polished to complete the ball 113 as a torque transmission member for a universal joint.
- the thickness of the sintered body to be removed is 150 m or less, particularly in the region to be the contact surface.
- a highly dense layer remains in the region including the ball rolling surface 113A, and the durability of the torque transmission member for the universal joint against rolling and sliding fatigue can be improved.
- the universal joint and the universal joint torque transmission member according to the eighth embodiment which is an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- the universal joint and the universal joint torque transmission member in the eighth embodiment have basically the same configuration as the universal joint and the torque transmission member in the sixth embodiment with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. The same effect is obtained.
- the universal joint and the universal joint torque transmission member according to the eighth embodiment further have the following characteristics. Referring to FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, triboard joint 200 in the eighth embodiment has the same configuration as in the sixth embodiment, so that one of shafts 225 and 226 is rotated around the shaft.
- spherical roller 223 as the universal joint torque transmission member in the present embodiment corresponds to ball 113 in the seventh embodiment, and has a similar inner 223C. And a dense layer (spherical roller dense layer 223B) and a highly dense layer (spherical roller dense layer 223D). Therefore, the tri-board joint 200 according to the present embodiment is inexpensive, but can stably secure sufficient durability.
- a torque transmission member for a universal joint made of a sialon sintered body (spherical roller 223). ) Is a universal joint.
- the tri-board joint 200 as a universal joint in the eighth embodiment and the spherical roller 223 as the torque transmission member for the universal joint provided in the tri-board joint 200 can be manufactured in the same manner as in the seventh embodiment. it can.
- the forces described for the fixed joint and the triboard joint as an example of the universal joint of the present invention are not limited to these.
- the universal joint may be a double offset joint (DOJ), free ring tripod joint (FTJ), cross group joint (LJ), etc.! /.
- the material of the raceway member in the universal joint of the present invention is not particularly limited.
- steel specifically, carbon steel such as JIS standard S53C, or carburized steel such as SCR420 or SCM420 can be used.
- ceramics such as silicon nitride and sialon (including / 3 sialon) may be employed as the material of the race member in the universal joint of the present invention.
- Example 1 of the present invention will be described below.
- Rolling bearings with rolling elements made of / 3 sialon sintered bodies with various z values were fabricated, and tests were conducted to investigate the relationship between the z value and rolling fatigue life (durability).
- the test procedure is as follows.
- the granulated powder was molded into a sphere with a mold and further pressurized by cold isostatic pressing (CIP) to obtain a spherical molded body.
- CIP cold isostatic pressing
- the compact was subjected to atmospheric pressure sintering as primary sintering, and then subjected to HIP treatment in a nitrogen atmosphere at a pressure of 200 MPa to produce sintered spheres.
- lapping was performed on the sintered spheres to make 3/8 inch ceramic spheres (JIS grade G5).
- JIS standard 6206 type bearing was produced in combination with a separately prepared bearing steel (JIS standard SUJ2) bearing ring (Examples A to H and Comparative examples B to C).
- a rolling element made of silicon nitride that is, a rolling element having a z value of 0, was produced in the same manner as the rolling element made of the above-mentioned / 3 sialon and assembled in the same manner (Comparative Example A). ).
- Table 1 shows the test results of this example.
- the life in each Example and Comparative Example is expressed as a life ratio with the life in Comparative Example A (silicon nitride) as 1.
- the failure mode is described as “peeling” when peeling occurs on the surface of the rolling element, and “wearing” when the surface is worn without peeling and the test is stopped.
- the durability of the rolling bearing including the rolling element made of the sialon sintered body is made of the silicon nitride sintered body. It is almost equivalent to a rolling bearing equipped with rolling elements.
- the z value exceeds 3.5, the rolling elements are likely to be worn, resulting in a significant reduction in the rolling fatigue life.
- the cause of damage to the rolling elements made of ⁇ -sialon changed from “separation” to “wear”, and it became apparent that the rolling fatigue life was significantly reduced.
- a rolling element made of a sialon sintered body that can stably secure sufficient durability while being inexpensive is provided. It was confirmed that the rolling bearings provided could be provided.
- the ⁇ value exceeds 3 In Example ⁇ ⁇ of 3.5, the rolling element is slightly worn and its life is also in Examples A to G. Compared to For this reason, in order to secure sufficient durability more stably, it can be said that the z value should be 3 or less.
- the z value be 2 or less. More preferable.
- the z value it is preferable to set the z value to 0.5 or more, which can be expected to be sufficiently self-generated.
- Example 2 of the present invention will be described below.
- a test was conducted to investigate the formation state of the dense layer and the highly dense layer in the cross section of the rolling member and the torque transmission member for a universal joint of the present invention.
- the test procedure is as follows.
- a cube test piece having a side of about 10 mm was prepared.
- the specific manufacturing method is as follows. First, use a ball mill to make sub-micron refined / 3 sialon powder and aluminum oxide (Sumitomo Chemical Co., AKP30) and yttrium oxide (HC Starck Co., Yttriumoxide grade C) as sintering aids. And mixed by wet mixing. After that, granulation was carried out with a spray dryer to produce granulated powder.
- the granulated powder was molded into a predetermined shape with a mold, and further pressed by cold isostatic pressing (CIP) to obtain a molded body. Subsequently, the cube specimen was manufactured by heating and sintering the molded body at 1650 ° C. in a nitrogen atmosphere at a pressure of 0.4 MPa.
- CIP cold isostatic pressing
- the test piece is cut, and the cut surface is lapped with a diamond lapping machine, and then mirror wrapping with a chromium oxide lapping machine is performed to form a cross section for observation including the center of the cube. did. Then, the cross section was observed with an oblique light of an optical microscope (manufactured by Nikon Corporation, Micro Photo FXA), and an instant photograph (FP-100B manufactured by Fuji Film Co., Ltd.) with a magnification of 50 was taken. After that, the obtained photographic image was taken into a personal computer using a scanner (resolution: 300 DPI). Then, binarization processing was performed using a luminance threshold value using image processing software (WinROOF manufactured by Mitani Corporation) (binarization separation threshold value in this example: 140), and the area ratio of the white region was measured.
- image processing software WinROOF manufactured by Mitani Corporation
- the upper side of the photograph is the surface side of the test piece, and the upper end is the surface.
- the rolling member and the universal joint torque transmitting portion of the present invention has a layer having a white region less than the inside in the region including the surface. Then, as shown in Fig. 24, the image of the photograph taken is divided into three areas (areas within 150 111 distance from the outermost surface, over 150 m and 500 m in accordance with the distance from the outermost surface of the test piece. When the area ratio of the white area was calculated by image analysis for each area, the results shown in Table 2 were obtained. Table 2 shows the average and maximum values of the area ratio of the white area in 5 fields obtained from 5 pictures taken at random with each field shown in Fig. 24 as 1 field of view. ing.
- the area ratio of the white region in this example was 18.5% inside, whereas it was 3 in the region whose depth from the surface was 500 mm or less. 7%, 1.2% in the region where the depth from the surface is 150mm or less. Therefore, the test piece in this example manufactured by the same manufacturing method as that of the rolling member and the universal joint torque transmission member of the present invention had a dense layer and a high layer with less white area in the area including the surface than in the interior. It was confirmed that a dense layer was formed.
- Example 3 of the present invention will be described below.
- the test procedure is as follows.
- 3/8 inch ceramic balls with a diameter of 9.525 mm were prepared in the same manner as the rolling member manufacturing method described in Embodiment 3 with reference to FIG. .
- a specific manufacturing method is as follows. First, sub-micron refined / 3 sialon powder and aluminum oxide as a sintering aid (manufactured by Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., AKP) 30) and yttrium oxide (manufactured by HC Starck, Yttriumoxide grade C) were mixed by wet mixing using a ball mill. Thereafter, granulation was performed with a spray dryer to produce granulated powder. The granulated powder was molded into a sphere with a mold, and further pressed by cold isostatic pressing (CIP)! / To obtain a spherical molded body.
- CIP cold isostatic pressing
- the green body was subjected to a green body treatment so that the processing allowance after sintering would be a predetermined dimension, and then the green body was subjected to 1650 ° C in a nitrogen atmosphere at a pressure of 0.4 MPa.
- Sintered spheres were manufactured by heating and sintering.
- lapping was performed on the sintered spheres to make 3/8 inch ceramic spheres (rolling elements; JIS grade G5).
- a bearing of JIS standard 6206 model number was fabricated in combination with a separately prepared bearing ring made of bearing steel (JIS standard SUJ2).
- the thickness (processing allowance) of the sintered sphere removed by the lapping process on the sintered sphere was changed in 8 stages to produce 8 types of bearings (Examples A to H).
- the thickness (processing allowance) of the sintered sphere removed by the lapping process on the sintered sphere was changed in 8 stages to produce 8 types of bearings (Examples A to H).
- sintered spheres EC 141 manufactured by Nippon Special Ceramics Co., Ltd.
- Lapping was performed, and a bearing of JIS standard 6206 model number was produced in combination with a separately prepared bearing ring made of bearing steel (JIS standard SUJ2) (Comparative Example A).
- the machining allowance for lapping is 0.25 mm.
- the durability was evaluated by the ratio.
- Table 3 shows the test results of this example. With reference to Table 3, it can be said that the life of the bearings of the examples is all good considering the manufacturing cost.
- the life of the bearings of Examples D to G in which the dense layer remains on the surface of the rolling element by setting the machining allowance to 0.5 mm or less is about 1.5 to 2 times the life of Comparative Example A. It was.
- the life of the bearings of Examples A to C, in which a high-density layer remains on the surface of the rolling element by reducing the machining allowance to 0.15 mm or less is about three times the life of Comparative Example A. It was. For this reason, it was confirmed that the rolling bearing provided with the rolling member of the present invention was excellent in durability.
- the machining cost of the rolling member is reduced to 0.5 mm or less, the life is improved by leaving the dense layer on the surface, and the machining cost of the rolling member is reduced to 0. It was found that the life was further improved by leaving a highly dense layer on the surface at 15 mm or less.
- Example 4 of the present invention will be described below. Test specimens made of 13 sialon sintered bodies with various z values were prepared, and a test was conducted to investigate the relationship between the z value and durability against rolling slip fatigue. The test procedure is as follows.
- Yttriumoxide grade C manufactured by arck was mixed by wet mixing using a ball mill. Then, granulation was performed with a spray dryer to produce granulated powder. The granulated powder was molded into a cylindrical shape with a mold and further pressurized by cold isostatic pressing (CIP) to obtain a cylindrical molded body.
- CIP cold isostatic pressing
- the compact was subjected to atmospheric pressure sintering as primary sintering, and then subjected to HIP treatment in a nitrogen atmosphere at a pressure of 200 MPa to produce a sintered cylindrical body.
- lapping was performed on the outer peripheral surface of the sintered cylindrical body to obtain cylindrical test pieces having a diameter of 40 mm (Examples A to H and Comparative examples B to C).
- a test piece made of silicon nitride that is, a test piece having a z value of 0 was also produced in the same manner as the above test piece made of / 3 sialon (Comparative Example A).
- test conditions will be described.
- a separately prepared counterpart steel (JIS standard SUJ2) counterpart test piece (cylindrical shape with a diameter of 40 mm, quenched and hardened) is parallel to both axes.
- the outer peripheral surface was contacted at the maximum contact surface pressure Pmax: 2.5 GPa.
- the test piece was rotated around the axis at a rotation speed of 3000 rpm, and the mating test piece was rotated around the axis so that the slip rate with respect to the test piece was 5%.
- a rolling slip fatigue test (two-cylinder test) was carried out under the conditions of lubrication: pad oil supply of turbine oil VG68 (clean oil) and test temperature: room temperature.
- the vibration of the test piece during operation is monitored by the vibration detection device, and the test is stopped when the test piece is damaged and the vibration exceeds a predetermined value, and the time from the start of operation to the stop is measured. Recorded as the life of the piece. Moreover, after the test was stopped, the damaged state of the test piece was confirmed.
- Table 4 shows the test results of this example.
- the life in each Example and Comparative Example is expressed as a life ratio with the life in Comparative Example A (silicon nitride) as 1.
- the failure mode is described as “peeling” when peeling occurs on the surface of the test piece, and “wearing” when the surface is worn without peeling and the test is stopped.
- the z value exceeds 3 In Example H of 3.5, slight wear has occurred on the test piece, and the service life of Examples A to G Compared to For this reason, in order to secure sufficient durability more stably, it can be said that the z value should be 3 or less.
- the z value be 2 or less. Is more preferred.
- the ease of production of / 3 sialon powder by the manufacturing process using combustion synthesis it is preferable to set the z value to 0.5 or more, which is a sufficiently self-exothermic reaction.
- Example 5 of the present invention will be described below.
- a test was conducted to confirm the durability against rolling and sliding fatigue of the torque transmission member for a universal joint of the present invention.
- the test procedure is as follows.
- a specific manufacturing method is as follows. First, 13 sialon powder refined to submicron and aluminum oxide (Sumitomo Chemical Co., AKP30) and yttrium oxide (HC Starck, Yttriumoxide grade C) as sintering aids were used in a ball mill. And mixed by wet mixing. Thereafter, granulation was performed with a spray dryer to produce granulated powder. The granulated powder was molded into a cylindrical shape with a mold and further pressurized by cold isostatic pressing (CIP) to obtain a cylindrical molded body.
- CIP cold isostatic pressing
- the green body was subjected to a green body treatment so that the processing allowance after sintering would be a predetermined dimension, and the green body was subsequently subjected to 1650 ° C in a nitrogen atmosphere at a pressure of 0.4 MPa.
- a sintered cylinder was manufactured by heating and sintering.
- lapping was performed on the outer peripheral surface of the sintered cylindrical body to obtain a cylindrical test piece having a diameter of 40 mm.
- the thickness (processing allowance) of the sintered cylinder removed by lapping for the sintered cylinder was changed in 8 stages, and 8 types of test pieces were produced (Examples A to H).
- test conditions will be described.
- a separately prepared counterpart steel (JIS standard SUJ2) counterpart test piece (cylindrical shape with a diameter of 40 mm, quenched and hardened) is parallel to both axes.
- Contact was made at 5 GPa.
- the test piece was rotated around the axis at a rotation speed of 3000 rpm, and the mating test piece was rotated around the axis so that the slip rate with respect to the test piece was 5%.
- a rolling slip fatigue test (two-cylinder test) was carried out under the conditions of lubrication: pad oil supply of turbine oil VG68 (clean oil) and test temperature: room temperature.
- the vibration of the test piece during operation is monitored by the vibration detection device, and the test is stopped when the test piece is damaged and the vibration exceeds a predetermined value. Recorded as the life of the specimen.
- the number of tests was 8 for both the example and the comparative example, and after calculating the average life, the durability was evaluated by the life ratio with respect to the comparative example A.
- Table 5 shows the test results of this example. With reference to Table 5, it can be said that the lifetimes of the test specimens of the examples are all good considering the manufacturing cost and the like.
- the life of the test pieces of Examples D to G, in which the dense layer remains on the surface of the test piece by setting the machining allowance to 0.5 mm or less, is about 2 to 3 times the life of Comparative Example A. It was. Furthermore, the life of the test pieces of Examples A to C in which the highly dense layer remained on the surface of the test piece by setting the machining allowance to 0.15 mm or less was about five times the life of Comparative Example A. . From this, it is considered that the universal joint provided with the torque transmission member for a universal joint according to the present invention is excellent in durability.
- the universal joint equipped with the torque transmission member for universal joints of the present invention has a lifespan improved by reducing the machining allowance of the torque transmission member for universal joints to 0.5 mm or less and leaving a dense layer on the surface.
- the service life will be further improved.
- the rolling bearing, the hub unit, the rolling member, and the manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention include a rolling bearing, a hub unit, and a sintered body mainly composed of ⁇ sialon.
- the present invention can be applied particularly advantageously to a rolling member made of a body and a method for manufacturing the same.
- the universal joint, the torque transmission member for the universal joint, and the manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention include a universal joint in which a sintered body mainly composed of 0 sialon is used as a component, and a sintered body mainly composed of 0 sialon.
- the present invention can be applied particularly advantageously to a torque transmission member for a universal joint and a manufacturing method thereof.
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