WO2024004365A1 - クラッチ装置および自動二輪車 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a clutch device and a motorcycle. More specifically, the present invention relates to a clutch device that arbitrarily transmits or interrupts rotational driving force of an input shaft rotationally driven by a prime mover such as an engine to an output shaft, and a motorcycle equipped with the clutch device.
- a clutch device is disposed between the engine and the driving wheels, and transmits or interrupts rotational driving force of the engine to the driving wheels.
- a clutch device typically includes a plurality of input-side rotary plates that are rotated by rotational driving force of an engine, and a plurality of output-side rotary plates that are connected to an output shaft that transmits the rotational driving force to drive wheels.
- the input-side rotary plates and the output-side rotary plates are arranged alternately in the stacking direction, and the rotational driving force is transmitted or cut off by press-contacting and separating the input-side rotary plates and the output-side rotary plates.
- Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 disclose clutch devices that include a clutch center and a pressure plate that is provided so as to be able to approach and separate from the clutch center.
- the pressure plate is configured to be able to press the input side rotary plate and the output side rotary plate. In this way, in the clutch device, the clutch center and the pressure plate are assembled and used.
- the clutch center has center side fitting teeth (outer circumferential wall on which a spline is formed) as a part that holds the output side rotary plate, and the pressure plate has pressure side fitting teeth.
- the pressure plate has pressure side fitting teeth (outer peripheral wall on which splines are formed) as a part that holds the output side rotary plate.
- Patent No. 6903020 International Publication No. 2018/172176
- clutch oil flowing out from the output shaft flows inside the pressure plate.
- a portion of the clutch oil flows between the latch center and the pressure plate to the outside of the pressure plate.
- an input side rotary plate and an output side rotary plate held by the pressure side fitting teeth are arranged outside the pressure plate. Therefore, it is desired to efficiently flow clutch oil from inside the pressure plate and supply the clutch oil to the input side rotary plate and the output side rotary plate.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above, and its purpose is to efficiently discharge clutch oil from the inside of the pressure plate to the outside and supply the clutch oil to the input side rotary plate and the output side rotary plate.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a clutch device that can perform the following functions, and a motorcycle equipped with the clutch device.
- a clutch device is a clutch device that transmits or interrupts rotational driving force of an input shaft to an output shaft, and includes a clutch housing that holds a plurality of input-side rotary plates that are rotationally driven by the rotational drive of the input shaft. a clutch center that is housed and rotationally driven together with the output shaft; and a plurality of output side rotation plates that are provided so as to be able to approach or separate from the clutch center and to be relatively rotatable, and that are arranged alternately with the input side rotation plates. a pressure plate that holds a plate and can press the input side rotary plate and the output side rotary plate, and the pressure plate is configured to prevent the input side rotation when rotated relative to the clutch center.
- a pressure-side assist cam surface that generates a force in a direction that causes the pressure plate to approach the clutch center in order to increase the pressing force between the plate and the output-side rotation plate; and a pressure-side assist cam surface that generates a force in a direction that causes the pressure plate to approach the clutch center; and A first penetration formed between a plurality of pressure side cam parts having a pressure side slipper cam surface that separates the pressure plate from the clutch center in order to reduce the pressing force with the plate, and adjacent pressure side cam parts. a hole, an outer circumferential wall located radially outward than the pressure side cam portion, and a circumference formed to hold the output side rotary plate and protrude radially outward from the outer circumferential surface of the outer circumferential wall.
- a direction in which the pressure plate approaches the clutch center is a first direction, and a direction in which the pressure plate approaches the clutch center;
- a second direction is a direction away from the pressure side cam part, a first circumferential direction is a direction from one pressure side cam part to the other pressure side cam part in the circumferential direction, and a first circumferential direction is a direction away from the other pressure side cam part.
- the pressure plate When the second circumferential direction is the direction toward the pressure-side cam section, the pressure plate extends in the direction from the pressure-side slipper cam surface of one pressure-side cam section toward the pressure-side assist cam surface.
- the oil discharge hole is configured to rotate in a first circumferential direction, and the oil discharge hole is configured to rotate in a circumferential direction from the first circumferential end of the pressure side slipper cam surface and the first circumferential end. is also formed between the first through hole and the first through hole located on the second circumferential side.
- the oil discharge hole is located at the first circumferential end of the pressure side slipper cam surface and at the second circumferential side of the pressure side slipper cam surface in the circumferential direction. It is formed between the first through hole and the first through hole located therein. Therefore, the clutch oil inside the pressure plate can be efficiently discharged to the outside of the pressure plate through the oil discharge hole, and the clutch oil can be supplied to the input rotary plate and the output rotary plate.
- Another clutch device is a clutch device that transmits or interrupts rotational driving force of an input shaft to an output shaft, the clutch holding a plurality of input-side rotary plates rotationally driven by the rotational drive of the input shaft.
- a clutch center housed in a housing and rotationally driven together with the output shaft; and a plurality of outputs that are provided so as to be able to approach or separate from the clutch center and to be relatively rotatable, and that are arranged alternately with the input side rotary plate.
- a pressure plate that holds a side rotary plate and can press the input side rotary plate and the output side rotary plate, and the pressure plate is configured to press the input side rotary plate when rotated relative to the clutch center.
- a plurality of pressure side cam parts each having a pressure side cam surface that generates a force in a direction that causes the pressure plate to approach or separate from the clutch center in order to increase or decrease the pressing force between the side rotary plate and the output side rotary plate; a first through hole formed between the adjacent pressure side cam parts; an outer circumferential wall located radially outward than the pressure side cam parts; a plurality of pressure side fitting teeth aligned in the circumferential direction formed so as to protrude radially outward from the outer peripheral surface of the outer peripheral wall; and a plurality of spline grooves formed between the adjacent pressure side fitting teeth; an oil discharge hole formed in the spline groove so as to penetrate the outer circumferential wall and capable of discharging clutch oil flowing on the inner circumferential side of the outer circumferential wall to the outside of the pressure plate; A direction in which the pressure plate approaches the clutch center is a first direction, a direction in which the pressure plate moves away from the clutch center is a second direction, and from one pressure side cam
- the pressure plate When the direction toward the pressure side cam section is a first circumferential direction and the direction from the other pressure side cam section to one of the pressure side cam sections is a second circumferential direction, the pressure plate
- the oil discharge hole is configured to rotate in the first circumferential direction with reference to the pressure side cam surface formed at the second circumferential end, and the oil discharge hole is configured to rotate in the first circumferential direction with respect to the pressure side cam surface formed at the second circumferential end. is formed between the first circumferential end of and the first through hole located on the second circumferential side of the first circumferential end.
- the oil discharge hole is located at the first circumferential end of the pressure side cam surface and at the second circumferential direction from the first circumferential end in the circumferential direction. It is formed between the first through hole located on the side. Therefore, the clutch oil inside the pressure plate can be efficiently discharged to the outside of the pressure plate through the oil discharge hole, and the clutch oil can be supplied to the input rotary plate and the output rotary plate.
- Another clutch device is a clutch device that transmits or interrupts rotational driving force of an input shaft to an output shaft, the clutch holding a plurality of input-side rotary plates rotationally driven by the rotational drive of the input shaft.
- a clutch center housed in a housing and rotationally driven together with the output shaft; and a plurality of outputs that are provided so as to be able to approach or separate from the clutch center and to be relatively rotatable, and that are arranged alternately with the input side rotary plate.
- the clutch center includes an output shaft holding portion to which the output shaft is connected; a boss portion located on the outside in the radial direction from the output shaft holding portion and extending toward the pressure plate, and when the pressure plate rotates relative to the clutch center, the input side a plurality of pressure-side cam parts each having a pressure-side cam surface that generates a force in a direction that causes the pressure plate to approach or separate from the clutch center in order to increase or decrease the pressing force between the rotary plate and the output-side rotary plate; , an insertion hole into which the boss portion is inserted, an outer circumferential wall located radially outward from the pressure side cam portion, and holding the output side rotating plate, and radially outward from the outer circumferential surface of the outer circumferential wall.
- a plurality of pressure-side fitting teeth aligned in the circumferential direction formed to protrude from each other; a plurality of spline grooves formed between adjacent pressure-side fitting teeth; an oil discharge hole formed in a spline groove for discharging clutch oil flowing on the inner circumferential side of the outer circumferential wall to the outside of the pressure plate, the direction in which the pressure plate approaches the clutch center being a first direction; , the direction in which the pressure plate is separated from the clutch center is a second direction, and the direction from one pressure side cam part to the other pressure side cam part in the circumferential direction is a first circumferential direction, and the other direction is a direction in which the pressure plate is separated from the clutch center.
- the pressure plate When the direction from the pressure-side cam portion to one of the pressure-side cam portions is defined as a second circumferential direction, the pressure plate is attached to an end portion of one of the pressure-side cam portions in the second circumferential direction.
- the oil discharge hole is configured to rotate in the first circumferential direction with respect to the formed pressure side cam surface as a reference, and the oil discharge hole is configured to rotate in the second circumferential direction of the pressure side cam surface with respect to the circumferential direction. and the insertion hole located closer to the first circumferential direction than the second circumferential end.
- the oil discharge hole is located at the second circumferential end of the pressure side cam surface and at the first circumferential end from the second circumferential end in the circumferential direction. It is formed between the insertion hole located on the side. Therefore, the clutch oil inside the pressure plate can be efficiently discharged to the outside of the pressure plate through the oil discharge hole, and the clutch oil can be supplied to the input rotary plate and the output rotary plate.
- Another clutch device is a clutch device that transmits or interrupts rotational driving force of an input shaft to an output shaft, the clutch holding a plurality of input-side rotary plates rotationally driven by the rotational drive of the input shaft.
- a clutch center housed in a housing and rotationally driven together with the output shaft; and a plurality of outputs that are provided so as to be able to approach or separate from the clutch center and to be relatively rotatable, and that are arranged alternately with the input side rotary plate.
- the clutch center includes an output shaft holding portion to which the output shaft is connected; a boss portion located on the outside in the radial direction from the output shaft holding portion and extending toward the pressure plate, and when the pressure plate rotates relative to the clutch center, the input side a plurality of pressure-side cam parts each having a pressure-side cam surface that generates a force in a direction that causes the pressure plate to approach or separate from the clutch center in order to increase or decrease the pressing force between the rotary plate and the output-side rotary plate; , an insertion hole into which the boss portion is inserted, an outer circumferential wall located radially outward from the pressure side cam portion, and holding the output side rotating plate, and radially outward from the outer circumferential surface of the outer circumferential wall.
- a plurality of pressure-side fitting teeth aligned in the circumferential direction formed to protrude from each other; a plurality of spline grooves formed between adjacent pressure-side fitting teeth; an oil discharge hole formed in a spline groove for discharging clutch oil flowing on the inner circumferential side of the outer circumferential wall to the outside of the pressure plate, the direction in which the pressure plate approaches the clutch center being a first direction; , the direction in which the pressure plate is separated from the clutch center is a second direction, and the direction from one pressure side cam part to the other pressure side cam part in the circumferential direction is a first circumferential direction, and the other direction is a direction in which the pressure plate is separated from the clutch center.
- the pressure plate When the direction from the pressure-side cam portion to one of the pressure-side cam portions is defined as a second circumferential direction, the pressure plate is attached to an end portion of one of the pressure-side cam portions in the second circumferential direction.
- the oil discharge hole is configured to rotate in the first circumferential direction with respect to the formed pressure side cam surface as a reference, and the oil discharge hole is configured to rotate in the first circumferential direction of the pressure side assist cam surface with respect to the circumferential direction. and the first circumferential end of the pressure-side slipper cam surface located on the first circumferential side of the first circumferential end. It is formed on the circumferential side of.
- the oil discharge hole is located closer to the first circumferential end of the pressure side assist cam surface and the first circumferential end than the first circumferential end in the circumferential direction. It is formed on the second circumferential side with respect to the circumferential midpoint between the pressure side slipper cam surface and the first circumferential end of the pressure side slipper cam surface located on the side. Therefore, the clutch oil inside the pressure plate can be efficiently discharged to the outside of the pressure plate through the oil discharge hole, and the clutch oil can be supplied to the input rotary plate and the output rotary plate.
- FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a clutch device according to a first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the clutch center according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view of the clutch center according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the pressure plate according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of the pressure plate according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the pressure plate according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a plan view of the pressure plate according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged side view of the pressure side cam portion according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the pressure plate according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a state in which the clutch center and pressure plate according to the first embodiment are combined.
- FIG. 11A is a schematic diagram illustrating the actions of the center side assist cam surface and the pressure side assist cam surface.
- FIG. 11B is a schematic diagram illustrating the actions of the center side slipper cam surface and the pressure side slipper cam surface.
- FIG. 12 is a side view of the clutch center according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a clutch center according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of a clutch center and a pressure plate according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a pressure plate according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 16 is a plan view of a pressure plate according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 11A is a schematic diagram illustrating the actions of the center side assist cam surface and the pressure side assist cam surface.
- FIG. 11B is a schematic diagram illustrating the actions of the center side slipper cam surface and
- FIG. 17 is a side view of the pressure plate according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a pressure plate according to the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a pressure plate according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 20 is a plan view of the pressure plate according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 21 is a side view of the pressure plate according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a clutch device 10 according to a first embodiment.
- the clutch device 10 is provided, for example, in a vehicle such as a motorcycle.
- the clutch device 10 is, for example, a device that transmits or interrupts rotational driving force of an input shaft (crankshaft) of an engine of a motorcycle to an output shaft 15.
- the clutch device 10 is a device for transmitting or interrupting the rotational driving force of the input shaft to the driving wheels (rear wheels) via the output shaft 15.
- Clutch device 10 is arranged between the engine and the transmission.
- the direction in which the pressure plate 70 of the clutch device 10 approaches and separates from the clutch center 40 is referred to as a direction D
- the direction in which the pressure plate 70 approaches the clutch center 40 is referred to as a first direction D1
- the direction in which the pressure plate 70 approaches and separates from the clutch center 40 is referred to as a first direction D1.
- the direction in which the clutch moves away from the clutch center 40 is defined as a second direction D2.
- the circumferential direction of the clutch center 40 and the pressure plate 70 is defined as the circumferential direction S, and the direction from one pressure side cam part 90 to the other pressure side cam part 90 in the circumferential direction S (from one center side cam part 60 to the other The direction from the other pressure side cam part 90 to the one pressure side cam part 90 (from the other center side cam part 60) is the first circumferential direction S1 (see FIG. 5).
- the direction toward one center-side cam portion 60) is defined as a second circumferential direction S2 (see FIG. 5).
- the axial direction of the output shaft 15, the axial direction of the clutch housing 30, the axial direction of the clutch center 40, and the axial direction of the pressure plate 70 are the same direction as the direction D.
- the pressure plate 70 and the clutch center 40 rotate in the first circumferential direction S1 (that is, the direction from the center assist cam surface 60A of one center cam portion 60 toward the center slipper cam surface 60S).
- the above-mentioned direction is merely a direction determined for convenience of explanation, and does not limit the installation mode of the clutch device 10 in any way, nor does it limit the present invention in any way.
- the clutch device 10 includes an output shaft 15, an input rotary plate 20, an output rotary plate 22, a clutch housing 30, a clutch center 40, a pressure plate 70, and a stopper plate 100. , is equipped with.
- the output shaft 15 is a shaft body formed in a hollow shape.
- One end of the output shaft 15 rotatably supports an input gear 35 and a clutch housing 30, which will be described later, via a needle bearing 15A.
- Output shaft 15 fixedly supports clutch center 40 via nut 15B. That is, the output shaft 15 rotates integrally with the clutch center 40.
- the other end of the output shaft 15 is connected to, for example, a transmission (not shown) of a two-wheeled automobile.
- the output shaft 15 includes a push rod 16A in its hollow portion 15H and a push member 16B provided adjacent to the push rod 16A.
- the hollow portion 15H has a function as a clutch oil flow path. Clutch oil flows within the output shaft 15, that is, within the hollow portion 15H.
- the push rod 16A and the push member 16B are provided to be slidable within the hollow portion 15H of the output shaft 15.
- the push rod 16A has one end (the end on the left side in the figure) connected to a clutch operating lever (not shown) of the motorcycle, and is pushed by sliding in the hollow portion 15H when the clutch operating lever is operated.
- the member 16B is pressed in the second direction D2.
- a portion of the push member 16B protrudes outward from the output shaft 15 (here, in the second direction D2), and is connected to the release bearing 18 provided on the pressure plate 70.
- the push rod 16A and the push member 16B are formed to be thinner than the inner diameter of the hollow portion 15H, and the circulation of clutch oil is ensured within the hollow portion 15H.
- the clutch housing 30 is made of aluminum alloy.
- the clutch housing 30 is formed into a cylindrical shape with a bottom. As shown in FIG. 1, the clutch housing 30 includes a bottom wall 31 formed in a substantially circular shape and a side wall 33 extending from an edge of the bottom wall 31 in a second direction D2.
- the clutch housing 30 holds a plurality of input-side rotating plates 20.
- an input gear 35 is provided on the bottom wall 31 of the clutch housing 30.
- the input gear 35 is fixed to the bottom wall 31 by a rivet 35B via a torque damper 35A.
- the input gear 35 meshes with a drive gear (not shown) that is rotated by rotation of the input shaft of the engine.
- the input gear 35 is rotated independently from the output shaft 15 and integrally with the clutch housing 30.
- the input side rotary plate 20 is rotationally driven by the rotational drive of the input shaft. As shown in FIG. 1, the input rotary plate 20 is held on the inner peripheral surface of the side wall 33 of the clutch housing 30. As shown in FIG. The input rotary plate 20 is held in the clutch housing 30 by spline fitting. The input side rotating plate 20 is provided so as to be displaceable along the axial direction of the clutch housing 30. The input side rotary plate 20 is provided so as to be rotatable integrally with the clutch housing 30.
- the input side rotating plate 20 is a member that is pressed against the output side rotating plate 22.
- the input side rotary plate 20 is a flat plate formed in an annular shape.
- the input rotary plate 20 is formed by punching a thin plate made of SPCC (cold rolled steel plate) into an annular shape. Friction materials (not shown) made of a plurality of pieces of paper are attached to the front and back surfaces of the input-side rotary plate 20. Grooves with a depth of several ⁇ m to several tens of ⁇ m are formed between the friction materials to hold clutch oil.
- the clutch center 40 is housed in the clutch housing 30.
- the clutch center 40 is arranged concentrically with the clutch housing 30.
- the clutch center 40 has a cylindrical main body 42 and a flange 68 extending radially outward from the outer peripheral edge of the main body 42.
- the clutch center 40 holds an input side rotary plate 20 and a plurality of output side rotary plates 22 arranged alternately in the direction D.
- the clutch center 40 is rotationally driven together with the output shaft 15.
- the main body 42 includes an annular base wall 43, an outer peripheral wall 45 located on the radially outer side of the base wall 43 and extending in the second direction D2, and a peripheral wall 45 provided at the center of the base wall 43.
- the output shaft holder 50 has an output shaft holding portion 50 , a plurality of center side cam portions 60 connected to the base wall 43 and the outer peripheral wall 45 , and a center side fitting portion 58 .
- the output shaft holding portion 50 is formed in a cylindrical shape.
- the output shaft holder 50 has an insertion hole 51 into which the output shaft 15 is inserted and spline-fitted.
- the insertion hole 51 is formed to penetrate the base wall 43.
- a plurality of spline grooves are formed along the axial direction in the inner circumferential surface 50A of the output shaft holding portion 50 that forms the insertion hole 51.
- the output shaft 15 is connected to the output shaft holder 50 .
- the outer peripheral wall 45 of the clutch center 40 is arranged radially outward from the output shaft holding part 50.
- the outer peripheral wall 45 is located radially outward from the center side cam portion 60.
- a spline fitting portion 46 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the outer peripheral wall 45 .
- the spline fitting portion 46 is formed between a plurality of center side fitting teeth 47 extending in the axial direction of the clutch center 40 along the outer circumferential surface of the outer peripheral wall 45 and adjacent center side fitting teeth 47, and is formed between adjacent center side fitting teeth 47.
- a plurality of spline grooves 48 extending in the axial direction, and an oil discharge hole 49.
- the center side fitting tooth 47 holds the output side rotating plate 22.
- the plurality of center-side fitting teeth 47 are arranged in the circumferential direction S.
- the plurality of center side fitting teeth 47 are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction S.
- the plurality of center side fitting teeth 47 are formed in the same shape.
- the center side fitting teeth 47 protrude radially outward from the outer circumferential surface of the outer circumferential wall 45 .
- the oil discharge hole 49 is formed to penetrate the outer peripheral wall 45 in the radial direction.
- the oil discharge hole 49 is formed between adjacent center side fitting teeth 47 . That is, the oil discharge hole 49 is formed in the spline groove 48.
- the oil discharge hole 49 is formed on the side of the center side cam portion 60.
- the oil discharge hole 49 is formed on the side of the center side slipper cam surface 60S of the center side cam portion 60.
- the oil discharge hole 49 communicates the inside and outside of the clutch center 40.
- the oil discharge hole 49 is a hole through which the clutch oil flowing out from the output shaft 15 into the clutch center 40 can be discharged to the outside of the clutch center 40 .
- the oil discharge hole 49 is a hole that discharges clutch oil flowing on the inner peripheral side of the outer peripheral wall 45 to the outside of the clutch center 40 .
- the oil discharge hole 49 of this embodiment is formed in a circular shape, the shape is not particularly limited.
- the oil discharge holes 49 of this embodiment include a first oil discharge hole 49A located closest to the first direction D1, and a first oil discharge hole 49A located closer to the second direction D2 than the first oil discharge hole 49A.
- a third oil discharge hole 49C is located on the second direction D2 side with respect to the second oil discharge hole 49B.
- the first oil discharge hole 49A, the second oil discharge hole 49B, and the third oil discharge hole 49C are formed to have the same shape (that is, the same opening area), but may be different.
- the oil discharge holes 49 include a first oil discharge hole 49A, a second oil discharge hole 49B, and a third oil discharge hole 49C, but the number of oil discharge holes is not limited to three.
- the first oil discharge hole 49A, the second oil discharge hole 49B, and the third oil discharge hole 49C are formed in different spline grooves 48, respectively. As shown in FIG. 2, the first oil discharge hole 49A, the second oil discharge hole 49B, and the third oil discharge hole 49C are formed along the center side slipper cam surface 60S.
- the first oil discharge hole 49A and the second oil discharge hole 49B are closer to the end 60SB of the center side slipper cam surface 60S in the second circumferential direction S2 and the end 60SB of the second circumferential direction S2. It is formed between it and a center side cam hole 43H, which will be described later, located on the first circumferential direction S1 side.
- the first oil discharge hole 49A is located on the first circumferential direction S1 side from the first circumferential direction S1 end 60SD of the center side slipper cam surface 60S and the first circumferential direction S1 end 60SD. It is formed between the center side cam hole 43H located at the center side cam hole 43H.
- the first oil discharge hole 49A is located on the first circumferential direction S1 side from the first circumferential direction S1 end 60SD of the center side slipper cam surface 60S and the first circumferential direction S1 end 60SD. It is formed between the boss portion 54 located at .
- the first oil discharge hole 49A is formed in the spline groove 48A that is closest in the first circumferential direction S1 to the end 60SD of the center side slipper cam surface 60S in the first circumferential direction S1.
- the first oil discharge hole 49A is located on the radially outer side of a through hole 43P, which will be described later.
- the first oil discharge hole 49A is located closer to the first direction D1 than the surface 43A of the base wall 43.
- the second oil discharge hole 49B is located on the radially outer side of the center-side slipper cam surface 60S.
- the second oil discharge hole 49B is located closer to the second direction D2 than the end 60SD of the center side slipper cam surface 60S in the first circumferential direction S1.
- the second oil discharge hole 49B is located closer to the first direction D1 than the end 60SB of the center side slipper cam surface 60S in the second circumferential direction S2.
- the third oil discharge hole 49C is formed in the center side fitting portion 58.
- the third oil discharge hole 49C is located closer to the second direction D2 than the end 60SB of the center side slipper cam surface 60S in the second circumferential direction S2.
- the third oil discharge hole 49C is located between the center-side slipper cam surface 60S and the center-side assist cam surface 60A in the circumferential direction S.
- the outer peripheral wall 45 has a first portion 45A located on the first direction D1 side with respect to the axial direction of the output shaft 15 (that is, direction D), and a second portion located on the second direction D2 side.
- the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 49 (here, the second oil discharge hole 49B and the third oil discharge hole 49C) located in the second portion 45B is equal to the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 49 located in the second portion 45B. This is larger than the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 49 (here, the first oil discharge holes 49A).
- the plurality of oil discharge holes 49 have the same shape, the number of oil discharge holes 49 located in the second portion 45B is 2, and the number of oil discharge holes 49 located in the first portion 45A is 1. It is. That is, the number of oil discharge holes 49 located in the second portion 45B is greater than the number of oil discharge holes 49 located in the first portion 45A.
- the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 49 located in the second part 45B is the same as the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 49 located in the first part 45A. It may become larger.
- the output rotary plate 22 is held by the spline fitting portion 46 of the clutch center 40 and the pressure plate 70. A portion of the output rotary plate 22 is held in center-side fitting teeth 47 and a spline groove 48 of the clutch center 40 by spline fitting. The other part of the output side rotary plate 22 is held by pressure side fitting teeth 77 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, of the pressure plate 70.
- the output side rotary plate 22 is provided so as to be displaceable along the axial direction of the clutch center 40 .
- the output side rotating plate 22 is provided to be rotatable integrally with the clutch center 40.
- the output side rotating plate 22 is a member that is pressed against the input side rotating plate 20.
- the output side rotating plate 22 is a flat plate formed in an annular shape.
- the output side rotating plate 22 is formed by punching out a thin plate material made of SPCC material into an annular shape. Grooves with a depth of several ⁇ m to several tens of ⁇ m are formed on the front and back surfaces of the output rotary plate 22 to hold clutch oil.
- the front and back surfaces of the output rotary plate 22 are subjected to surface hardening treatment to improve wear resistance. Note that the friction material provided on the input side rotary plate 20 may be provided on the output side rotary plate 22 instead of the input side rotary plate 20, or on each of the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22. may be provided.
- the center side cam portion 60 is configured to quickly increase the assist torque, which is a force that increases the pressing force (pressing force) between the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22, or the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22. It is formed into a table-like shape with a cam surface consisting of an inclined surface forming an Assist & Slipper (registered trademark) mechanism that generates a slipper torque that is a force for separating the clutch and shifting the clutch to a half-clutch state.
- the center side cam portion 60 is formed to protrude from the base wall 43 in the second direction D2. As shown in FIG. 3, the center-side cam parts 60 are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction S of the clutch center 40. In this embodiment, the clutch center 40 has three center-side cam parts 60, but the number of center-side cam parts 60 is not limited to three.
- the center side cam portion 60 is located on the radially outer side of the output shaft holding portion 50.
- the center side cam portion 60 has a center side assist cam surface 60A and a center side slipper cam surface 60S.
- the center-side assist cam surface 60A is a surface facing in the first direction D1.
- the center side slipper cam surface 60S is a surface facing the second direction D2, and the center side assist cam surface 60A is a surface that faces the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22 when rotated relative to the pressure plate 70.
- the clutch center 40 is configured to generate a force that moves the pressure plate 70 closer to the clutch center 40 in order to increase the pressing force (pressing force) of the clutch center 40 .
- the position of the pressure plate 70 relative to the clutch center 40 does not change, and there is no need for the pressure plate 70 to physically approach the clutch center 40.
- the pressure plate 70 may be physically displaced with respect to the clutch center 40.
- the center side slipper cam surface 60S moves the pressure plate 70 toward the clutch center 40 in order to reduce the pressing force (pressing force) between the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22 when the center side slipper cam surface 60S rotates relative to the pressure plate 70.
- the center side slipper cam surface 60S is an example of a center side cam surface.
- the clutch center 40 includes a plurality (three in this embodiment) of boss portions 54.
- the boss portion 54 is a member that supports the pressure plate 70.
- the plurality of boss portions 54 are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction S.
- the boss portion 54 is formed in a cylindrical shape.
- the boss portion 54 is located radially outward from the output shaft holding portion 50.
- the boss portion 54 extends toward the pressure plate 70 (that is, toward the second direction D2).
- the boss portion 54 is provided on the base wall 43.
- the boss portion 54 is formed with a screw hole 54H into which the bolt 28 (see FIG. 1) is inserted.
- the screw hole 54H extends in the axial direction of the clutch center 40.
- the center side fitting part 58 is located radially outward from the output shaft holding part 50.
- the center side fitting portion 58 is located radially outward from the center side cam portion 60.
- the center side fitting portion 58 is located closer to the second direction D2 than the center side cam portion 60.
- the center side fitting portion 58 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the outer circumferential wall 45 .
- the center side fitting part 58 is configured to be slidably fitted onto a pressure side fitting part 88 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later.
- the inner diameter of the center-side fitting portion 58 is formed to have a fitting tolerance that allows the flow of clutch oil flowing out from the tip portion 15T of the output shaft 15 to the pressure-side fitting portion 88.
- the center side fitting part 58 is formed to have an inner diameter larger by 0.1 mm than the outer diameter of the pressure side fitting part 88.
- the dimensional tolerance between the inner diameter of the center side fitting part 58 and the outer diameter of the pressure side fitting part 88 is set appropriately depending on the amount of clutch oil to be circulated, and is, for example, 0.1 mm or more and 0.5 mm. It is as follows.
- the clutch center 40 has a center-side cam hole 43H that passes through a portion of the base wall 43.
- the center side cam hole 43H penetrates the base wall 43 in the direction D.
- the center side cam hole 43H is formed between adjacent center side cam portions 60.
- the center side cam hole 43H extends from the side of the output shaft holding portion 50 to the outer peripheral wall 45.
- the center side cam hole 43H is formed between the center side assist cam surface 60A of the center side cam portion 60 and the boss portion 54. When viewed from the axial direction of the clutch center 40, the center-side assist cam surface 60A and a portion of the center-side cam hole 43H overlap.
- the center side cam hole 43H is an example of a first through hole.
- the clutch center 40 has a through hole 43P that penetrates a part of the base wall 43.
- the through hole 43P penetrates the base wall 43 in the direction D.
- the through hole 43P is formed between the center side cam portion 60 and the center side cam hole 43H.
- the through hole 43P is located on the first circumferential direction S1 side of the end 60SD of the center side slipper cam surface 60S in the first circumferential direction S1.
- the through hole 43P is located closer to the second circumferential direction S2 than the boss portion 54.
- the through hole 43P is located radially outward from the boss portion 54.
- the through hole 43P is adjacent to the center side slipper cam surface 60S.
- the through hole 43P is smaller than the center side cam hole 43H.
- the through hole 43P communicates the inside and outside of the clutch center 40.
- the through hole 43P is configured to guide clutch oil flowing outside the clutch center 40 into the inside of the clutch center 40. More specifically, as shown by the arrow FS in FIG. 1, the clutch oil flowing out from the output shaft 15 toward the clutch center 40 flows into the clutch center 40 via the through hole 43P.
- the through hole 43P communicates with the first oil discharge hole 49A.
- the through hole 43P is an example of a second through hole.
- the pressure plate 70 is provided so that it can approach or move away from the clutch center 40 and can rotate relative to it.
- the pressure plate 70 is configured to be able to press the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22.
- Pressure plate 70 is arranged concentrically with clutch center 40 and clutch housing 30.
- the pressure plate 70 includes a main body 72 and a flange 98 connected to the outer peripheral edge of the main body 72 on the second direction D2 side and extending radially outward.
- the main body 72 protrudes beyond the flange 98 in the first direction D1.
- the flange 98 is located radially outward from a cylindrical portion 80 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later.
- the pressure plate 70 holds the input side rotary plates 20 and a plurality of output side rotary plates 22 arranged alternately.
- the flange 98 is configured to be able to press the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22.
- the main body 72 includes a cylindrical portion 80, a plurality of pressure side cam portions 90, a pressure side fitting portion 88, and a spring housing portion 84 (see also FIG. 6).
- the cylindrical portion 80 is formed in a cylindrical shape.
- the cylindrical portion 80 is integrally formed with the pressure side cam portion 90.
- the cylindrical portion 80 accommodates the tip portion 15T (see FIG. 1) of the output shaft 15.
- the release bearing 18 (see FIG. 1) is accommodated in the cylindrical portion 80.
- the cylindrical portion 80 is a portion that receives the pressing force from the push member 16B.
- the cylindrical portion 80 is a portion that receives clutch oil flowing out from the tip portion 15T of the output shaft 15.
- the pressure side cam portion 90 is formed into a table-like shape having a cam surface consisting of an inclined surface that constitutes an assist & slipper (registered trademark) mechanism that slides on the center side cam portion 60 to generate assist torque or slipper torque. has been done.
- the pressure side cam portion 90 is formed to protrude further than the flange 98 in the first direction D1.
- the pressure side cam parts 90 are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction S of the pressure plate 70.
- the pressure plate 70 has three pressure side cam parts 90, but the number of pressure side cam parts 90 is not limited to three.
- the pressure side cam portion 90 is located on the radially outer side of the cylindrical portion 80.
- the pressure side cam portion 90 has a pressure side assist cam surface 90A (see also FIGS. 7 and 9) and a pressure side slipper cam surface 90S.
- the pressure side assist cam surface 90A is a surface facing the second direction D2.
- the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S is configured such that the pressure side assist cam surface 90A, which is a surface facing the first direction D1, can come into contact with the center side assist cam surface 60A.
- the pressure side assist cam surface 90A moves the pressure plate 70 toward the clutch center in order to increase the pressing force (pressing force) between the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22 when the pressure side assist cam surface 90A rotates relative to the clutch center 40.
- the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S is configured to be able to come into contact with the center side slipper cam surface 60S.
- the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S moves the pressure plate 70 toward the clutch center 40 in order to reduce the pressing force (pressing force) between the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22 when the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S rotates relative to the clutch center 40.
- the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S is an example of a pressure side cam surface.
- a linearly chamfered chamfered portion 90AP is formed at the end of the pressure-side assist cam surface 90A of the pressure-side cam portion 90 in the circumferential direction S.
- the corner of the chamfered portion 90AP (the corner on the first direction D1 and first circumferential direction S1 side) is a right angle. More specifically, the chamfered portion 90AP is formed at the end 90AB of the pressure side assist cam surface 90A in the first circumferential direction S1.
- the pressure side fitting portion 88 is located radially outward from the pressure side cam portion 90.
- the pressure side fitting portion 88 is located closer to the second direction D2 than the pressure side cam portion 90.
- the pressure side fitting part 88 is configured to be slidably fitted into the center side fitting part 58 (see FIG. 2).
- the pressure plate 70 has a pressure side cam hole 73H that passes through the main body 72 and a part of the flange 98.
- the pressure side cam hole 73H is located radially outward from the cylindrical portion 80.
- the pressure side cam hole 73H extends from the side of the cylindrical portion 80 to the radially outer side of the pressure side fitting portion 88.
- the pressure side cam hole 73H is formed between the pressure side assist cam surface 90A and the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S of the adjacent pressure side cam portions 90. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, when viewed from the axial direction of the pressure plate 70, the pressure side assist cam surface 90A and a portion of the pressure side cam hole 73H overlap.
- the pressure plate 70 includes a plurality of pressure side fitting teeth 77 arranged on the flange 98.
- the pressure side fitting teeth 77 hold the output side rotating plate 22.
- the pressure side fitting teeth 77 protrude from the flange 98 in the first direction D1.
- the pressure side fitting teeth 77 are located radially outward from the cylindrical portion 80. It is located radially outward from the pressure side cam portion 90.
- the pressure side fitting teeth 77 are located radially outward from the pressure side cam portion 90.
- the pressure side fitting teeth 77 are located radially outward from the pressure side fitting portion 88.
- the plurality of pressure side fitting teeth 77 are arranged in the circumferential direction S.
- the plurality of pressure side fitting teeth 77 are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction S. Note that in this embodiment, some of the pressure-side fitting teeth 77 are removed, so the interval between these parts is widened, but other adjacent pressure-side fitting teeth 77 are arranged at equal intervals. There is.
- the spring housing portion 84 is formed in the pressure side cam portion 90.
- the spring housing portion 84 is formed to be recessed from the second direction D2 to the first direction D1.
- the spring housing portion 84 is formed in an elliptical shape.
- the spring accommodating portion 84 accommodates the pressure spring 25 (see FIG. 1).
- An insertion hole 84H into which the boss portion 54 (see FIG. 2) is inserted is formed through the spring housing portion 84. That is, the insertion hole 84H is formed through the pressure side cam portion 90.
- the insertion hole 84H is formed in an elliptical shape.
- the pressure spring 25 is housed in the spring housing portion 84.
- the pressure spring 25 is held by the boss portion 54 inserted into the insertion hole 84H of the spring housing portion 84.
- the pressure spring 25 urges the pressure plate 70 toward the clutch center 40 (that is, toward the first direction D1).
- the pressure spring 25 is, for example, a coil spring made of spirally wound spring steel.
- FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a state in which the clutch center 40 and pressure plate 70 are combined.
- the pressure side assist cam surface 90A and the center side assist cam surface 60A are not in contact with each other, and the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S and the center side slipper cam surface 60S are not in contact with each other.
- the pressure plate 70 is closest to the clutch center 40.
- This state is defined as the normal state of the clutch device 10. As shown in FIG.
- the distance L5 in the circumferential direction S between the boss portion 54 and the end portion 84HA of the insertion hole 84H on the pressure side assist cam surface 90A side is normally This is shorter than the distance L6 in the circumferential direction S between the boss portion 54 and the end portion 84HB of the insertion hole 84H on the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S side (that is, on the second circumferential direction S2 side).
- the stopper plate 100 is provided so as to be able to come into contact with the pressure plate 70.
- the stopper plate 100 is a member that prevents the pressure plate 70 from being separated from the clutch center 40 by a predetermined distance or more in the second direction D2.
- the stopper plate 100 is fixed to the boss portion 54 of the clutch center 40 with bolts 28.
- the pressure plate 70 is fixed by tightening bolts 28 to the boss portion 54 via the stopper plate 100 with the boss portion 54 of the clutch center 40 and the pressure spring 25 disposed in the spring housing portion 84 .
- the stopper plate 100 is formed into a substantially triangular shape when viewed from above.
- the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S and the center side slipper cam surface 60S are respectively 50% or more and 90% or less of the area of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S, and the center side More than 50% and less than 90% of the area of the slipper cam surface 60S is in contact with each other.
- the pressure spring 25 is separated from the side wall of the spring housing portion 84. That is, the pressure spring 25 is not sandwiched between the boss portion 54 and the spring housing portion 84, and application of excessive stress to the boss portion 54 is suppressed.
- Length L1 in the circumferential direction S from 90AB to the end 90SB in the first circumferential direction S1 of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S located on the second circumferential direction S2 side of the other pressure side cam portion 90M is the length in the circumferential direction from the end 60AB of the center side assist cam surface 60A of one center side cam portion 60 in the second circumferential direction S2 to the end 60SB of the center side slipper cam surface 60S in the second circumferential direction S2.
- length L2 (see Figure 3).
- the angle ⁇ 1 (see FIG. 5) between S1 and the end 90SB is between the center 50C of the output shaft holding portion 50 and the second circumferential direction S2 end of the center-side assist cam surface 60A of one center-side cam portion 60. It is larger than the angle ⁇ 2 (see FIG. 3) between the portion 60AB and the end portion 60SB of the center side slipper cam surface 60S in the second circumferential direction S2.
- the length L3 in the circumferential direction S from the end 60AB of the center side assist cam surface 60A in the second circumferential direction S2 to the boss portion 54 is the length L3 (see FIG. 3) of the first circumferential direction of the pressure side assist cam surface 90A. It is longer than the length L4 in the circumferential direction S from the end portion 90AB in the direction S1 to the insertion hole 84H (see FIG. 5).
- a predetermined amount of clutch oil is filled in the clutch device 10.
- the clutch oil flows into the clutch center 40 and pressure plate 70 through the hollow part 15H of the output shaft 15, and then flows through the gap between the center side fitting part 58 and the pressure side fitting part 88 and the oil discharge hole 49. and is supplied to the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22. Further, the clutch oil flows from the outside of the clutch center 40 through the hollow portion 15H of the output shaft 15 into the inside of the clutch center 40 through the through hole 43P. Since the clutch center 40 rotates in the first circumferential direction S1, the clutch oil existing inside the clutch center 40 has a property that it tends to collect in front of the center side slipper cam surface 60S of the center side cam portion 60 due to centrifugal force. Clutch oil absorbs heat and prevents friction material from wearing out.
- the clutch device 10 of this embodiment is a so-called wet multi-disc friction clutch device.
- the clutch device 10 is arranged between the engine and the transmission of the motorcycle, and transmits the rotational driving force of the engine to the transmission when the driver operates the clutch operation lever. and cut off.
- the clutch release mechanism (not shown) does not press the push rod 16A. force) to press the input side rotary plate 20.
- the clutch center 40 is rotated in a clutch ON state in which the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22 are pressed against each other and frictionally connected. That is, the rotational driving force of the engine is transmitted to the clutch center 40, and the output shaft 15 is rotationally driven.
- the clutch release mechanism presses the push rod 16A, so that the pressure plate 70 acts as a pressure spring. 25 and is displaced in the direction away from the clutch center 40 (second direction D2).
- the clutch center 40 enters a clutch OFF state in which the frictional connection between the input-side rotary plate 20 and the output-side rotary plate 22 is eliminated, so that the rotational drive is attenuated or the rotational drive is stopped. That is, the rotational driving force of the engine is cut off to the clutch center 40.
- the clutch oil flowing in the hollow portion H of the output shaft 15 and flowing out from the tip 15T of the output shaft 15 is guided into the clutch center 40 as in the clutch ON state.
- the pressure plate 70 is separated from the clutch center 40, the amount of engagement with the center side fitting portion 58 and the pressure side fitting portion 88 decreases.
- the clutch oil in the cylindrical portion 80 more actively flows out of the clutch center 40 and flows to various locations inside the clutch device 10.
- the clutch oil can be actively guided between the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22 which are separated from each other.
- the clutch center 40 is moved in the first circumferential direction, which is the direction from the center side assist cam surface 60A of one center side cam portion 60 to the center side slipper cam surface 60S. It is configured to rotate to S1. Therefore, the clutch oil existing inside the clutch center 40 moves along the outer peripheral wall 45 from the center side cam hole 43H side toward the center side slipper cam surface 60S side due to centrifugal force.
- the oil discharge hole 49 is located at a second circumferential direction S2 end 60SB of the center side slipper cam surface 60S, and a first circumferential direction S1 which is smaller than the second circumferential direction S2 end 60SB.
- the first oil discharge hole 49A is located at the end 60SD in the first circumferential direction S1 of the center side slipper cam surface 60S and the end 60SD in the first circumferential direction S1 in the circumferential direction S. It is formed between the center side cam hole 43H and the center side cam hole 43H located on the first circumferential direction S1 side. According to the above aspect, the clutch oil inside the clutch center 40 can be more efficiently discharged to the outside of the clutch center 40 via the first oil discharge hole 49A.
- the clutch center 40 includes a boss portion 54 that is located radially outside the output shaft holding portion 50 and extends toward the pressure plate 70, and the first oil discharge hole 49A is , with respect to the circumferential direction S, an end 60SD of the center side slipper cam surface 60S in the first circumferential direction S1, and a boss portion 54 located on the first circumferential direction S1 side with respect to the first circumferential direction S1 end 60SD. is formed between.
- the clutch oil inside the clutch center 40 can be more efficiently discharged to the outside of the clutch center 40 via the first oil discharge hole 49A.
- the clutch center 40 has a through hole 43P located on the first circumferential direction S1 side of the end 60SD in the first circumferential direction S1 of the center side slipper cam surface 60S.
- 43P is configured to guide clutch oil flowing outside the clutch center 40 into the inside of the clutch center 40.
- the clutch center 40 has a plurality of oil discharge holes 49, and the outer peripheral wall 45 has a first oil discharge hole located on the first direction D1 side with respect to the axial direction of the output shaft 15 (i.e., direction D).
- the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 49 located in the second portion 45B is equal to that located in the first portion 45A. It is larger than the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 49.
- the clutch oil inside the clutch center 40 can be further discharged toward the pressure plate 70 side.
- the number of oil discharge holes 49 located in the second portion 45B is greater than the number of oil discharge holes 49 located in the first portion 45A. many. According to the above aspect, the clutch oil inside the clutch center 40 can be further discharged toward the pressure plate 70 side.
- the clutch center 40 has a plurality of oil discharge holes 49, and the plurality of oil discharge holes 49 are formed along the center side slipper cam surface 60S. According to the above aspect, the clutch oil moving along the center-side slipper cam surface 60S can be efficiently discharged to the outside of the clutch center 40.
- the clutch center 40 has a plurality of oil discharge holes 49, and the more the plurality of oil discharge holes 49 are located on the first direction D1 side, the further the oil discharge holes 49 are located on the first circumferential direction S1 side. do. According to the above aspect, the clutch oil moving along the center-side slipper cam surface 60S can be efficiently discharged to the outside of the clutch center 40.
- the oil discharge hole 49 is formed in the spline groove 48A that is closest in the first circumferential direction S1 to the end 60SD of the center side slipper cam surface 60S in the first circumferential direction S1.
- the first oil discharge hole 49A is formed in the spline groove 48A near this part.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a clutch center 140 according to the second embodiment.
- the clutch center 140 has a recess 143 on the surface 43A of the base wall 43.
- the recessed portion 143 is formed to be recessed from the surface 43A in the first direction D1.
- the recessed portion 143 is located closer to the first direction D1 than the end 60SD of the center side slipper cam surface 60S in the first circumferential direction S1.
- the recessed portion 143 is formed between the center side cam portion 60 and the center side cam hole 43H.
- the recessed portion 143 is located on the first circumferential direction S1 side of the end portion 60SD of the center side slipper cam surface 60S in the first circumferential direction S1.
- the recessed portion 143 is located closer to the second circumferential direction S2 than the boss portion 54.
- the recessed portion 143 is located radially outward from the boss portion 54.
- the recessed portion 143 is adjacent to the center side slipper cam surface 60S.
- the recessed portion 143 is smaller than the center side cam hole 43H.
- the recess 143 has a function of holding clutch oil.
- a first oil discharge hole 49A is located on the radially outer side of the recess 143.
- the clutch center 140 is located on the first circumferential direction S1 side of the end 60SD in the first circumferential direction S1 of the center side slipper cam surface 60S, and on the first direction D1 side. It has a recess 143 formed to be recessed. According to the above aspect, since clutch oil is most likely to accumulate near the end 60SD of the center side slipper cam surface 60S in the first circumferential direction S1, by providing the recess 143 near this part, more clutch oil is collected. Can hold clutch oil. The clutch oil held in the recess 143 can then be efficiently discharged to the outside of the clutch center 40.
- the first oil discharge hole 49A is located on the radially outer side of the recess 143. According to the above aspect, the clutch oil held in the recess 143 can be more efficiently discharged to the outside of the clutch center 40 via the first oil discharge hole 49A.
- the oil discharge hole 49 includes the first oil discharge hole 49A, the second oil discharge hole 49B, and the third oil discharge hole 49C.
- An oil discharge hole other than the oil discharge hole 49A to the third oil discharge hole 49C may be provided.
- the oil discharge hole 49 may include at least one of the first oil discharge hole 49A to the third oil discharge hole 49C.
- the oil discharge hole 49 is configured to be connected to at least one of the first oil discharge hole 49A to the third oil discharge hole 49C, and a separate oil discharge hole from the first oil discharge hole 49A to the third oil discharge hole 49C. It may also be provided with a discharge hole.
- the number of the above-mentioned different oil discharge holes may be one or more.
- FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the clutch center 240 and pressure plate 270 of the clutch device 210 according to the third embodiment.
- the clutch center 240 is housed in the clutch housing 30 (see FIG. 1). Clutch center 240 is arranged concentrically with clutch housing 30. As shown in FIG. 14, the clutch center 240 includes a main body 242 and a flange 268 connected to the outer peripheral edge of the main body 242 on the first direction D1 side and extending radially outward. The main body 242 protrudes further than the flange 268 in the second direction D2. Clutch center 240 does not hold output side rotating plate 22. The clutch center 240 is rotationally driven together with the output shaft 15 (see FIG. 1).
- the main body 242 includes an output shaft holding portion 250, a plurality of center side cam portions 60, and a center side fitting portion 258.
- the center side cam portion 60 is formed to protrude further in the second direction D2 than the flange 268.
- the center side cam portion 60 is located on the radially outer side of the output shaft holding portion 250.
- the output shaft holding portion 250 is formed in a cylindrical shape.
- the output shaft holder 250 has an insertion hole 251 into which the output shaft 15 (see FIG. 1) is inserted and spline-fitted.
- the insertion hole 251 is formed to penetrate the main body 242.
- a plurality of spline grooves are formed in the inner peripheral surface 250A of the output shaft holding portion 250 that forms the insertion hole 251 along the axial direction.
- the output shaft 15 is connected to the output shaft holder 250 .
- the clutch center 240 includes a plurality of (three in this embodiment) boss portions 54.
- the boss portion 54 is located radially outward from the output shaft holding portion 250.
- the boss portion 54 is provided on the main body 242.
- the clutch center 240 has a center-side cam hole 243H that passes through the main body 242 and a portion of the flange 268.
- the center side cam hole 243H passes through the main body 242 and the flange 268 in the direction D.
- the center side cam hole 243H extends from the side of the output shaft holding portion 250 to the flange 268.
- the center side cam hole 243H is formed between the center side assist cam surface 60A of the center side cam portion 60 and the boss portion 54. When viewed from the axial direction of clutch center 240, center-side assist cam surface 60A and a portion of center-side cam hole 243H overlap.
- the center side fitting portion 258 is provided on the main body 242.
- the center-side fitting portion 258 is located radially outward from the center-side cam portion 60.
- the center side fitting portion 258 is located closer to the first direction D1 than the center side cam portion 60.
- the center side fitting part 258 is configured to be slidably fitted into the pressure side fitting part 288 (see FIG. 12).
- the pressure plate 270 is provided so that it can approach or separate from the clutch center 240 and can rotate relative to it.
- the pressure plate 270 is configured to be able to press the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22.
- Pressure plate 270 is arranged concentrically with clutch center 240 and clutch housing 30.
- the pressure plate 270 has a cylindrical main body 272 and a flange 298 extending radially outward from the outer peripheral edge of the main body 272.
- the pressure plate 270 holds the input side rotary plate 20 and a plurality of output side rotary plates 22 arranged alternately in the direction D.
- the main body 272 includes an annular base wall 273, an outer peripheral wall 275 located on the radially outer side of the base wall 273 and extending in the first direction D1, and a peripheral wall 275 provided at the center of the base wall 273. a cylindrical part 280, a plurality of pressure side cam parts 90 connected to the base wall 273 and the outer peripheral wall 275, a pressure side fitting part 288, and a spring housing part 84 (see FIG. 11). .
- the pressure side cam portion 90 is formed to protrude from the main body 272 in the first direction D1.
- the pressure side cam portion 90 is located on the radially outer side of the cylindrical portion 280.
- the pressure side cam portion 90 is located radially inner than the outer peripheral wall 275.
- the cylindrical portion 280 is formed in a cylindrical shape.
- the cylindrical portion 280 is formed integrally with the pressure side cam portion 90.
- the cylindrical portion 280 accommodates the tip portion 15T (see FIG. 1) of the output shaft 15.
- the release bearing 18 (see FIG. 1) is housed in the cylindrical portion 280.
- the cylindrical portion 280 is a portion that receives the pressing force from the push member 16B.
- the cylindrical portion 280 is a portion that receives clutch oil flowing out from the tip portion 15T of the output shaft 15.
- the outer peripheral wall 275 of the pressure plate 270 is arranged radially outward from the cylindrical portion 280.
- the outer peripheral wall 275 is formed in an annular shape extending in the direction D.
- a spline fitting portion 276 is provided on the outer circumferential surface 275A of the outer circumferential wall 275.
- the spline fitting portion 276 is formed between a plurality of pressure side fitting teeth 277 extending in the axial direction of the pressure plate 270 along the outer circumferential surface 275A of the outer circumferential wall 275 and between adjacent pressure side fitting teeth 277. It has a plurality of spline grooves 278 extending in the axial direction of the plate 270 and an oil discharge hole 279.
- the pressure side fitting teeth 277 hold the output side rotating plate 22.
- the plurality of pressure side fitting teeth 277 are arranged in the circumferential direction S.
- the plurality of pressure side fitting teeth 277 are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction S.
- the plurality of pressure side fitting teeth 277 are formed in the same shape.
- the pressure side fitting teeth 277 protrude radially outward from the outer circumferential surface 275A of the outer circumferential wall 275.
- the oil discharge hole 279 is formed to penetrate the outer peripheral wall 275 in the radial direction.
- the oil discharge hole 279 is formed between adjacent pressure side fitting teeth 277. That is, the oil discharge hole 279 is formed in the spline groove 278.
- the oil discharge hole 279 is formed on the side of the pressure side cam portion 90.
- the oil discharge hole 279 is formed on the side of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S of the pressure side cam portion 90.
- the oil discharge hole 279 communicates the inside and outside of the pressure plate 270.
- the oil discharge hole 279 is a hole through which the clutch oil flowing out from the output shaft 15 into the pressure plate 270 can be discharged to the outside of the pressure plate 270.
- the oil discharge hole 279 is a hole for discharging clutch oil flowing on the inner circumferential side of the outer peripheral wall 275 to the outside of the pressure plate 270.
- the oil discharge hole 279 of this embodiment is formed in a circular shape, the shape is not particularly limited.
- the oil discharge holes 279 of the present embodiment include a first oil discharge hole 279A located closest to the second direction D2 side and a first oil discharge hole 279A located closer to the first direction D1 side than the first oil discharge hole 279A.
- a third oil discharge hole 279C is located on the first direction D1 side from the second oil discharge hole 279B, and a third oil discharge hole 279C is located on the first direction D1 side from the third oil discharge hole 279C. and a fourth oil discharge hole 279D located therein.
- the first oil discharge hole 279A, the second oil discharge hole 279B, the third oil discharge hole 279C, and the fourth oil discharge hole 279D are formed in the same shape (that is, the same opening area), but may be different.
- the oil discharge holes 279 include a first oil discharge hole 279A, a second oil discharge hole 279B, a third oil discharge hole 279C, and a fourth oil discharge hole 279D, but the number of oil discharge holes is not limited to four. .
- the first oil discharge hole 279A, the second oil discharge hole 279B, the third oil discharge hole 279C, and the fourth oil discharge hole 279D are formed in different spline grooves 278, respectively. As shown in FIG. 15, the first oil discharge hole 279A, the second oil discharge hole 279B, the third oil discharge hole 279C, and the fourth oil discharge hole 279D are formed along the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S.
- the first oil discharge hole 279A, the second oil discharge hole 279B, and the third oil discharge hole 279C are located at the end 90SB of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S in the first circumferential direction S1 with respect to the circumferential direction S. and a pressure side cam hole 273H, which will be described later, located on the second circumferential direction S2 side with respect to the end portion 90SB in the first circumferential direction S1.
- the first oil discharge hole 279A is located closer to the second circumferential direction S2 side than the second circumferential direction S2 end 90SD of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S and the second circumferential direction S2 end 90SD.
- the first oil discharge hole 279A is located on the radially outer side of a through hole 273P, which will be described later.
- the second oil discharge hole 279B and the third oil discharge hole 279C are located on the radially outer side of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S.
- the second oil discharge hole 279B and the third oil discharge hole 279C are located closer to the first circumferential direction S1 than the end 90SD of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S in the second circumferential direction S2.
- the second oil discharge hole 279B and the third oil discharge hole 279C are located closer to the first direction D1 than the end 90SD of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S in the second circumferential direction S2.
- the second oil discharge hole 279B and the third oil discharge hole 279C are located closer to the second circumferential direction S2 than the end 90SB of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S in the first circumferential direction S1.
- the second oil discharge hole 279B and the third oil discharge hole 279C are located closer to the second direction D2 than the end 90SB of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S in the first circumferential direction S1.
- the second oil discharge hole 279B is formed in the spline groove 278A that is closest in the second circumferential direction S2 to the end 90SD of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S in the second circumferential direction S2.
- the fourth oil discharge hole 279D is formed in the pressure side fitting portion 288.
- the fourth oil discharge hole 279D is located closer to the first direction D1 than the end 90SB of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S in the first circumferential direction S1.
- the fourth oil discharge hole 279D is located between the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S and the pressure side assist cam surface 90A in the circumferential direction S.
- the fourth oil discharge hole 279D is located closer to the first circumferential direction S1 than the second circumferential direction S2 end 90SD of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S and the second circumferential direction S2 end 90SD. It is formed between the insertion hole 84H located at .
- the fourth oil discharge hole 279D is located closer to the first circumferential direction S1 side than the first circumferential direction S1 end 90SB of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S and the first circumferential direction S1 end 90SB. It is located between the insertion hole 84H located at .
- the outer peripheral wall 275 has a first portion 285A located on the first direction D1 side with respect to the axial direction of the output shaft 15 (that is, direction D), and a second portion located on the second direction D2 side. 285B, the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 279 (here, the second oil discharge hole 279B, the third oil discharge hole 279C, and the fourth oil discharge hole 279D) located in the first portion 285A is , is larger than the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 279 (here, the first oil discharge holes 279A) located in the second portion 285B.
- the plurality of oil discharge holes 279 have the same shape, the number of oil discharge holes 279 located in the first portion 285A is 3, and the number of oil discharge holes 279 located in the second portion 285B is 1. It is. That is, the number of oil discharge holes 279 located in the first portion 285A is greater than the number of oil discharge holes 279 located in the second portion 285B.
- the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 279 located in the first part 285A is the same as the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 279 located in the second part 285B. It may become larger.
- the output side rotary plate 22 is held by a spline fitting portion 276 of a pressure plate 270.
- the output side rotary plate 22 is held by pressure side fitting teeth 277 and spline grooves 278 by spline fitting.
- the output side rotating plate 22 is provided so as to be displaceable along the axial direction of the pressure plate 270.
- the output side rotary plate 22 is provided so as to be rotatable integrally with the pressure plate 270.
- the pressure side fitting part 288 is located radially outward from the cylindrical part 280.
- the pressure side fitting portion 288 is located radially outward from the pressure side cam portion 90.
- the pressure side fitting portion 288 is located closer to the first direction D1 than the pressure side cam portion 90.
- the pressure side fitting portion 288 is formed on the inner circumferential surface 275B of the outer circumferential wall 275.
- the pressure side fitting part 288 is configured to be slidably fitted onto the center side fitting part 258 (see FIG. 14). A gap is formed between the pressure side fitting part 288 and the center side fitting part 258.
- the pressure plate 270 has a pressure side cam hole 273H that penetrates a part of the base wall 273.
- the pressure side cam hole 273H is an example of a first through hole.
- the pressure side cam hole 273H penetrates the base wall 273 in the direction D.
- the pressure side cam hole 273H is located radially outward from the cylindrical portion 80.
- the pressure side cam hole 273H extends from the side of the cylindrical portion 80 to the outer peripheral wall 275.
- the pressure side cam hole 273H is formed to penetrate between the adjacent pressure side cam parts 90.
- the pressure side cam hole 273H is formed to penetrate between the pressure side assist cam surface 90A and the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S of the adjacent pressure side cam portions 90.
- Clutch oil flows into the pressure side cam hole 273H from outside the pressure plate 270.
- the pressure plate 270 has a through hole 273P that passes through a portion of the base wall 273.
- the through hole 273P penetrates the base wall 273 in the direction D.
- the through hole 273P is formed between the pressure side cam portion 90 and the pressure side cam hole 273H.
- the through hole 273P is located on the second circumferential direction S2 side of the end 90SD of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S in the second circumferential direction S2.
- the through hole 273P is adjacent to the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S.
- the through hole 273P is smaller than the pressure side cam hole 273H.
- the through hole 273P communicates the inside and outside of the pressure plate 270.
- the through hole 273P is configured to guide clutch oil flowing outside the pressure plate 270 into the inside of the pressure plate 270.
- the through hole 273P is an example of a second through hole.
- the oil discharge hole 279 is located between the first circumferential direction S1 end 90SB of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S and the first circumferential direction S1 with respect to the circumferential direction S. It is formed between the pressure side cam hole 273H located on the second circumferential direction S2 side with respect to the end portion 90SB. Therefore, the clutch oil inside the pressure plate 270 can be efficiently discharged to the outside of the pressure plate 270 through the oil discharge hole 279, and the clutch oil can be supplied to the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22. can.
- the first oil discharge hole 279A is connected to the second circumferential direction S2 end 90SD of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S and the second circumferential direction S2 end 90SD in the circumferential direction S. It is formed between the pressure side cam hole 273H and the pressure side cam hole 273H located on the second circumferential direction S2 side. According to the above aspect, the clutch oil inside the pressure plate 270 can be more efficiently discharged to the outside of the pressure plate 270 via the first oil discharge hole 279A.
- the pressure plate 270 has a through hole 273P located on the second circumferential direction S2 side of the second circumferential direction S2 end 90SD of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S.
- 273P is configured to be able to guide clutch oil flowing outside the pressure plate 270 into the inside of the pressure plate 270.
- the first oil discharge hole 279A is formed near the end 90SD, so that The clutch oil inside the pressure plate 270 can be discharged to the outside of the pressure plate 270 more efficiently.
- the pressure plate 270 has a plurality of oil discharge holes 279, and the outer circumferential wall 275 has a first oil discharge hole 279 located on the first direction D1 side with respect to the axial direction of the output shaft 15 (i.e., direction D).
- the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 279 located in the first portion 285A is equal to the total opening area of the oil discharge hole 279 located in the second portion 285B. It is larger than the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 279. According to the above aspect, more clutch oil inside the pressure plate 270 can be discharged to the clutch center 240.
- the clutch oil inside the pressure plate 270 can be further discharged toward the clutch center 240 side.
- the pressure plate 270 has a plurality of oil discharge holes 279, and the plurality of oil discharge holes 279 are formed along the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S. According to the above aspect, the clutch oil moving along the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S can be efficiently discharged to the outside of the pressure plate 270.
- the pressure plate 270 has a plurality of oil discharge holes 279, and the more the plurality of oil discharge holes 279 are located on the second direction D2 side, the closer to the second circumferential direction S2 side the pressure plate 270 is. do. According to the above aspect, the clutch oil moving along the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S can be efficiently discharged to the outside of the pressure plate 270.
- the oil discharge hole 279 is formed in the spline groove 278A that is closest in the second circumferential direction S2 to the end 90SD in the second circumferential direction S2 of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S.
- the second oil discharge hole 279B is formed in the spline groove 278A near the end 90SD of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S.
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a pressure plate 370 according to the fourth embodiment.
- the pressure plate 370 has a recess 373 on the surface 273A of the base wall 273 instead of the through hole 273P.
- the recess 373 is formed to be recessed in the second direction D2 from the surface 273A.
- the recessed portion 373 is located closer to the second direction D2 than the end 90SD of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S in the second circumferential direction S2.
- the recessed portion 373 is formed between the pressure side cam portion 90 and the pressure side cam hole 273H.
- the recess 373 is located on the second circumferential direction S2 side of the end 90SD of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S in the second circumferential direction S2.
- the recessed portion 373 is adjacent to the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S.
- the recessed portion 373 is smaller than the pressure side cam hole 273H.
- the recess 373 has a function of holding clutch oil.
- a first oil discharge hole 279A is located on the radially outer side of the recess 373.
- the pressure plate 270 is located on the second circumferential direction S2 side of the end 90SD in the second circumferential direction S2 of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S, and on the second direction D2 side. It has a recess 373 formed to be recessed. According to the above aspect, since clutch oil tends to accumulate near the end 90SD of the pressure-side slipper cam surface 90S in the second circumferential direction S2, the recess 373 is provided near the end 90SD of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S. Can hold oil. The clutch oil held in the recess 373 can then be efficiently discharged to the outside of the pressure plate 270.
- the first oil discharge hole 279A is located on the outside of the recess 373 in the radial direction. According to the above aspect, the clutch oil held in the recess 373 can be more efficiently discharged to the outside of the pressure plate 270 via the first oil discharge hole 379A.
- the pressure plate 470 of the clutch device 210 has a spline fitting portion 476.
- the spline fitting portion 476 has a plurality of pressure side fitting teeth 277, a plurality of spline grooves 278, and an oil discharge hole 479.
- the oil discharge hole 479 is formed to penetrate the outer peripheral wall 275 in the radial direction.
- the oil discharge hole 479 is formed between adjacent pressure side fitting teeth 277. That is, the oil discharge hole 479 is formed in the spline groove 278.
- the oil discharge hole 479 is located at a first end 90AB in the first circumferential direction S1 of the pressure side assist cam surface 90A and an end 90AB in the first circumferential direction S1. It is formed on the second circumferential direction S2 side with respect to the midpoint 90C in the circumferential direction S between the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S located on the circumferential direction S1 side and the first circumferential direction S1 end 90SB.
- the center line 90CL in FIG. 21 is a straight line that is parallel to the direction D and passes through the midpoint 90C.
- the at least one oil discharge hole 479 is located at a second circumferential edge of the pressure-side assist cam surface 90A from the end 90AB in the first circumferential direction S1. It is located on the direction S2 side.
- the oil discharge hole 479 is located closer to the first circumferential direction S1 than the end 90AD of the pressure side assist cam surface 90A in the second circumferential direction S2. Oil discharge hole 479 communicates the inside and outside of pressure plate 470.
- the oil discharge hole 479 is a hole that can discharge clutch oil that has flowed into the pressure plate 470 from the output shaft 15 to the outside of the pressure plate 470.
- the oil discharge hole 479 is a hole for discharging clutch oil flowing on the inner circumferential side of the outer peripheral wall 275 to the outside of the pressure plate 470.
- the oil discharge hole 479 of this embodiment is formed in a circular shape, the shape is not particularly limited.
- the oil discharge holes 479 of this embodiment include a fifth oil discharge hole 479E located closest to the second direction D2, and a fifth oil discharge hole 479E located closer to the first direction D1 than the fifth oil discharge hole 479E.
- a sixth oil discharge hole 479F is located closer to the first direction D1 than the sixth oil discharge hole 479F, and a seventh oil discharge hole 479G is located closer to the first direction D1 than the seventh oil discharge hole 479G is. and an eighth oil discharge hole 479H located therein.
- the fifth oil discharge hole 479E, the sixth oil discharge hole 479F, the seventh oil discharge hole 479G, and the eighth oil discharge hole 479H are formed to have the same shape (that is, the same opening area), but may be different.
- the oil discharge holes 479 include a fifth oil discharge hole 479E, a sixth oil discharge hole 479F, a seventh oil discharge hole 479G, and an eighth oil discharge hole 479H, but the number of oil discharge holes is not limited to four. .
- the fifth oil discharge hole 479E, the sixth oil discharge hole 479F, the seventh oil discharge hole 479G, and the eighth oil discharge hole 479H are formed in different spline grooves 278, respectively. As shown in FIG. 19, the fifth oil discharge hole 479E, the sixth oil discharge hole 479F, the seventh oil discharge hole 479G, and the eighth oil discharge hole 479H are formed along the pressure side assist cam surface 90A.
- the fifth oil discharge hole 479E, the sixth oil discharge hole 479F, and the seventh oil discharge hole 479G are located at the end of the pressure side assist cam surface 90A in the second circumferential direction S2 with respect to the circumferential direction S. It is formed between 90AD and intermediate point 90C.
- the fifth oil discharge hole 479E is located on the radially outer side of the pressure side assist cam surface 90A.
- the fifth oil discharge hole 479E is formed between an end 90AB in the first circumferential direction S1 and an end 90AD in the second circumferential direction S2 of the pressure side assist cam surface 90A in the circumferential direction S. .
- the fifth oil discharge hole 479E and the sixth oil discharge hole 479F are formed radially outward of the pressure side cam hole 273H.
- the seventh oil discharge hole 479G is formed between the pressure side cam hole 273H and the intermediate point 90C in the circumferential direction S.
- the eighth oil discharge hole 479H is formed in the pressure side fitting portion 288.
- the eighth oil discharge hole 479H is formed in the circumferential direction S between the intermediate point 90C and the end 90SD of the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S in the second circumferential direction S2.
- the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 479 (here, the sixth oil discharge hole 479F, the seventh oil discharge hole 479G, and the eighth oil discharge hole 479H) located in the first portion 285A is It is larger than the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 479 (here, the fifth oil discharge hole 479E) located in the second portion 285B.
- the plurality of oil discharge holes 479 have the same shape, the number of oil discharge holes 479 located in the first portion 285A is 3, and the number of oil discharge holes 479 located in the second portion 285B is 1. It is. That is, the number of oil discharge holes 479 located in the first portion 285A is greater than the number of oil discharge holes 479 located in the second portion 285B.
- the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 479 located in the first part 285A is the same as the total opening area of the oil discharge holes 479 located in the second part 285B. It may become larger.
- the oil discharge hole 479 is formed from the end 90AB of the pressure side assist cam surface 90A in the first circumferential direction S1 and the end 90AB of the pressure side assist cam surface 90A in the first circumferential direction S1 in the circumferential direction S. is also formed on the second circumferential direction S2 side with respect to the midpoint 90C in the circumferential direction S between the pressure side slipper cam surface 90S located on the first circumferential direction S1 side and the end 90SB in the first circumferential direction S1. . Therefore, the clutch oil inside the pressure plate 470 can be efficiently discharged to the outside of the pressure plate 470 through the oil discharge hole 479, and the clutch oil can be supplied to the input side rotary plate 20 and the output side rotary plate 22. can.
- the at least one oil discharge hole 479 when viewed from the radial direction of the pressure plate 470, is located at a position farther than the end 90AB of the pressure side assist cam surface 90A in the first circumferential direction S1. 2 on the circumferential direction S2 side. According to the above aspect, the clutch oil flowing to the pressure side assist cam surface 90A through the oil discharge hole 479 can be efficiently discharged to the outside of the pressure plate 470.
- the oil discharge hole 279 includes a first oil discharge hole 279A, a second oil discharge hole 279B, a third oil discharge hole 279C, and a fourth oil discharge hole 279D.
- an oil discharge hole other than the first oil discharge hole 279A to the fourth oil discharge hole 279D may be provided.
- the oil discharge hole 279 may include at least one of the first oil discharge hole 279A to the fourth oil discharge hole 279D.
- the oil discharge hole 279 is configured to have at least one of the first oil discharge hole 279A to the fourth oil discharge hole 279D, and a separate oil discharge hole from the first oil discharge hole 279A to the fourth oil discharge hole 279D. It may also be provided with a discharge hole.
- the number of the above-mentioned different oil discharge holes may be one or more.
- the oil discharge hole 479 of the fifth embodiment may be provided.
- the oil discharge hole 479 includes a fifth oil discharge hole 479E, a sixth oil discharge hole 479F, a seventh oil discharge hole 479G, and an eighth oil discharge hole 479H.
- an oil discharge hole other than the fifth oil discharge hole 479E to the eighth oil discharge hole 479H may be provided.
- the oil discharge hole 479 may include at least one of the fifth oil discharge hole 479E to the eighth oil discharge hole 479H.
- the oil discharge hole 479 is a separate oil discharge hole from at least one of the fifth oil discharge hole 479E to the eighth oil discharge hole 479H and the fifth oil discharge hole 479E to the eighth oil discharge hole 479H. It may also be provided with a discharge hole.
- the number of the above-mentioned different oil discharge holes may be one or more.
- the oil discharge hole 279 of the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment may be provided.
- the clutch center 240 was configured not to hold the output rotary plate 22, but the clutch center 240 is not limited to this.
- the clutch center 240 may have center side fitting teeth having a configuration similar to the pressure side fitting teeth 77 of the first embodiment that can hold the output side rotary plate 22.
- a plurality of oil discharge holes 49, oil discharge holes 279, and oil discharge holes 479 are each provided, but some of them are provided in a manner other than that specified in each independent claim of the claims. It may be placed at any position. That is, all of the oil discharge holes 49, oil discharge holes 279, and oil discharge holes 479 do not have to be arranged at the positions defined in each independent claim.
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図1は、第1実施形態に係るクラッチ装置10の断面図である。クラッチ装置10は、例えば、自動二輪車等の車両に設けられている。クラッチ装置10は、例えば、自動二輪車のエンジンの入力軸(クランクシャフト)の回転駆動力を出力軸15に伝達または遮断する装置である。クラッチ装置10は、出力軸15を介して入力軸の回転駆動力を駆動輪(後輪)に伝達または遮断するための装置である。クラッチ装置10は、エンジンと変速機との間に配置される。
上述した第1実施形態では、クラッチセンタ40は、ベース壁43を方向Dに貫通する貫通孔43Pを有していたが、これに限定されない。図13は、第2実施形態に係るクラッチセンタ140の斜視図である。図13に示すように、クラッチセンタ140は、ベース壁43の表面43Aに凹部143を有する。凹部143は、表面43Aから第1の方向D1に凹むように形成されている。凹部143は、センタ側スリッパーカム面60Sの第1の周方向S1の端部60SDよりも第1の方向D1側に位置する。凹部143は、センタ側カム部60とセンタ側カム孔43Hとの間に形成されている。凹部143は、センタ側スリッパーカム面60Sの第1の周方向S1の端部60SDの第1の周方向S1側に位置する。凹部143は、ボス部54よりも第2の周方向S2側に位置する。凹部143は、ボス部54より径方向外側に位置する。凹部143は、センタ側スリッパーカム面60Sに隣接する。凹部143は、センタ側カム孔43Hより小さい。凹部143は、クラッチオイルを保持する機能を有する。凹部143の径方向外側には、第1オイル排出孔49Aが位置する。
図14は、第3実施形態に係るクラッチ装置210のクラッチセンタ240およびプレッシャプレート270の分解斜視図である。
上述した第3実施形態では、プレッシャプレート270は、ベース壁273を方向Dに貫通する貫通孔273Pを有していたが、これに限定されない。図18は、第4実施形態に係るプレッシャプレート370の斜視図である。図18に示すように、プレッシャプレート370は、ベース壁273の表面273Aに貫通孔273Pに代えて凹部373を有する。凹部373は、表面273Aから第2の方向D2に凹むように形成されている。凹部373は、プレッシャ側スリッパーカム面90Sの第2の周方向S2の端部90SDよりも第2の方向D2側に位置する。凹部373は、プレッシャ側カム部90とプレッシャ側カム孔273Hとの間に形成されている。凹部373は、プレッシャ側スリッパーカム面90Sの第2の周方向S2の端部90SDの第2の周方向S2側に位置する。凹部373は、プレッシャ側スリッパーカム面90Sに隣接する。凹部373は、プレッシャ側カム孔273Hより小さい。凹部373は、クラッチオイルを保持する機能を有する。凹部373の径方向外側には、第1オイル排出孔279Aが位置する。
図19に示すように、第5実施形態に係るクラッチ装置210のプレッシャプレート470は、スプライン嵌合部476を有する。スプライン嵌合部476は、複数のプレッシャ側嵌合歯277と、複数のスプライン溝278と、オイル排出孔479とを有する。
20 入力側回転板
22 出力側回転板
30 クラッチハウジング
60 センタ側カム部
60A センタ側アシストカム面
60S センタ側スリッパーカム面
84H 挿入孔
90 プレッシャ側カム部
90A プレッシャ側アシストカム面
90AB 第1の周方向の端部
90C 中間点
90S プレッシャ側スリッパーカム面
90SB 第1の周方向の端部
90SD 第2の周方向の端部
210 クラッチ装置
270 プレッシャプレート
273H プレッシャ側カム孔(第1貫通孔)
273P 貫通孔(第2貫通孔)
275 外周壁
277 プレッシャ側嵌合歯
278 スプライン溝
279 オイル排出孔
373 凹部
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- 入力軸の回転駆動力を出力軸に伝達または遮断するクラッチ装置であって、
前記入力軸の回転駆動によって回転駆動する複数の入力側回転板を保持するクラッチハウジングに収容され、前記出力軸と共に回転駆動するクラッチセンタと、
前記クラッチセンタに対して接近または離隔可能かつ相対回転可能に設けられ、かつ、前記入力側回転板と交互に配置された複数の出力側回転板を保持し、かつ、前記入力側回転板および前記出力側回転板を押圧可能なプレッシャプレートと、を備え、
前記プレッシャプレートは、
前記クラッチセンタに対して相対回転した際に、前記入力側回転板と前記出力側回転板との押圧力を増加させるために前記プレッシャプレートを前記クラッチセンタに接近させる方向の力を発生させるプレッシャ側アシストカム面、および、前記入力側回転板と前記出力側回転板との押圧力を減少させるために前記プレッシャプレートを前記クラッチセンタから離隔させるプレッシャ側スリッパーカム面を有する複数のプレッシャ側カム部と、
隣り合う前記プレッシャ側カム部の間に形成された第1貫通孔と、
前記プレッシャ側カム部よりも径方向外側に位置する外周壁と、
前記出力側回転板を保持し、かつ、前記外周壁の外周面から径方向外側に突出するように形成された周方向に並ぶ複数のプレッシャ側嵌合歯と、
隣り合う前記プレッシャ側嵌合歯の間に形成された複数のスプライン溝と、
前記外周壁を貫通するように前記スプライン溝に形成され、前記外周壁の内周側を流れるクラッチオイルを前記プレッシャプレートの外部に排出可能なオイル排出孔と、を備え、
前記プレッシャプレートが前記クラッチセンタに接近する方向を第1の方向、前記プレッシャプレートが前記クラッチセンタから離隔する方向を第2の方向とし、かつ、周方向に関して一方の前記プレッシャ側カム部から他方の前記プレッシャ側カム部に向かう方向を第1の周方向、他方の前記プレッシャ側カム部から一方の前記プレッシャ側カム部に向かう方向を第2の周方向としたとき、
前記プレッシャプレートは、1つの前記プレッシャ側カム部の前記プレッシャ側スリッパーカム面から前記プレッシャ側アシストカム面に向かう方向である前記第1の周方向に回転するように構成され、
前記オイル排出孔は、周方向に関して、前記プレッシャ側スリッパーカム面の前記第1の周方向の端部と、前記第1の周方向の端部よりも前記第2の周方向側に位置する前記第1貫通孔との間に形成されている、クラッチ装置。 - 前記オイル排出孔は、周方向に関して、前記プレッシャ側スリッパーカム面の前記第2の周方向の端部と、前記第2の周方向の端部よりも前記第2の周方向側に位置する前記第1貫通孔との間に形成されている、請求項1に記載のクラッチ装置。
- 前記プレッシャプレートは、
前記プレッシャ側スリッパーカム面の前記第2の周方向の端部の前記第2の周方向側に位置する第2貫通孔を有し、
前記第2貫通孔は、前記プレッシャプレートの外部を流れるクラッチオイルを前記プレッシャプレートの内部に導くことが可能なように構成されている、請求項2に記載のクラッチ装置。 - 前記プレッシャプレートは、前記オイル排出孔を複数有し、
前記外周壁を前記出力軸の軸線方向に関して前記第1の方向側に位置する第1部分と、前記第2の方向側に位置する第2部分とに2等分したとき、前記第1部分に位置する前記オイル排出孔の開口面積の合計は、前記第2部分に位置する前記オイル排出孔の開口面積の合計より大きい、請求項1または2に記載のクラッチ装置。 - 複数の前記オイル排出孔が同じ形状のとき、前記第1部分に位置する前記オイル排出孔の数は、前記第2部分に位置する前記オイル排出孔の数より多い、請求項4に記載のクラッチ装置。
- 前記プレッシャプレートは、前記オイル排出孔を複数有し、
複数の前記オイル排出孔は、前記プレッシャ側スリッパーカム面に沿って形成されている、請求項1に記載のクラッチ装置。 - 前記プレッシャプレートは、前記オイル排出孔を複数有し、
複数の前記オイル排出孔は、前記第2の方向側に位置するほど前記第2の周方向側に位置する、請求項1に記載のクラッチ装置。 - 前記オイル排出孔は、前記プレッシャ側スリッパーカム面の前記第2の周方向の端部に対して前記第2の周方向に最も近い前記スプライン溝に形成されている、請求項1または2に記載のクラッチ装置。
- 前記プレッシャプレートは、
前記プレッシャ側スリッパーカム面の前記第2の周方向の端部の前記第2の周方向側に位置し、かつ、前記第2の方向側に凹むように形成された凹部を有している、請求項1または2に記載のクラッチ装置。 - 前記オイル排出孔は、前記凹部の径方向外側に位置する、請求項9に記載のクラッチ装置。
- 請求項1または2に記載のクラッチ装置を備えた自動二輪車。
- 入力軸の回転駆動力を出力軸に伝達または遮断するクラッチ装置であって、
前記入力軸の回転駆動によって回転駆動する複数の入力側回転板を保持するクラッチハウジングに収容され、前記出力軸と共に回転駆動するクラッチセンタと、
前記クラッチセンタに対して接近または離隔可能かつ相対回転可能に設けられ、かつ、前記入力側回転板と交互に配置された複数の出力側回転板を保持し、かつ、前記入力側回転板および前記出力側回転板を押圧可能なプレッシャプレートと、を備え、
前記プレッシャプレートは、
前記クラッチセンタに対して相対回転した際に、前記入力側回転板と前記出力側回転板との押圧力を増加または減少させるために前記プレッシャプレートを前記クラッチセンタに接近または離隔させる方向の力を発生させるプレッシャ側カム面を有する複数のプレッシャ側カム部と、
隣り合う前記プレッシャ側カム部の間に形成された第1貫通孔と、
前記プレッシャ側カム部よりも径方向外側に位置する外周壁と、
前記出力側回転板を保持し、かつ、前記外周壁の外周面から径方向外側に突出するように形成された周方向に並ぶ複数のプレッシャ側嵌合歯と、
隣り合う前記プレッシャ側嵌合歯の間に形成された複数のスプライン溝と、
前記外周壁を貫通するように前記スプライン溝に形成され、前記外周壁の内周側を流れるクラッチオイルを前記プレッシャプレートの外部に排出可能なオイル排出孔と、を備え、
前記プレッシャプレートが前記クラッチセンタに接近する方向を第1の方向、前記プレッシャプレートが前記クラッチセンタから離隔する方向を第2の方向とし、かつ、周方向に関して一方の前記プレッシャ側カム部から他方の前記プレッシャ側カム部に向かう方向を第1の周方向、他方の前記プレッシャ側カム部から一方の前記プレッシャ側カム部に向かう方向を第2の周方向としたとき、
前記プレッシャプレートは、1つの前記プレッシャ側カム部における前記第2の周方向の端部に形成された前記プレッシャ側カム面を基準として前記第1の周方向に回転するように構成され、
前記オイル排出孔は、周方向に関して、前記プレッシャ側カム面の前記第1の周方向の端部と、前記第1の周方向の端部よりも前記第2の周方向側に位置する前記第1貫通孔との間に形成されている、クラッチ装置。 - 入力軸の回転駆動力を出力軸に伝達または遮断するクラッチ装置であって、
前記入力軸の回転駆動によって回転駆動する複数の入力側回転板を保持するクラッチハウジングに収容され、前記出力軸と共に回転駆動するクラッチセンタと、
前記クラッチセンタに対して接近または離隔可能かつ相対回転可能に設けられ、かつ、前記入力側回転板と交互に配置された複数の出力側回転板を保持し、かつ、前記入力側回転板および前記出力側回転板を押圧可能なプレッシャプレートと、を備え、
前記クラッチセンタは、
前記出力軸が連結される出力軸保持部と、
前記前記出力軸保持部より径方向の外側に位置し、かつ、前記プレッシャプレートに向けて延びるボス部と、を備え、
前記プレッシャプレートは、
前記クラッチセンタに対して相対回転した際に、前記入力側回転板と前記出力側回転板との押圧力を増加または減少させるために前記プレッシャプレートを前記クラッチセンタに接近または離隔させる方向の力を発生させるプレッシャ側カム面を有する複数のプレッシャ側カム部と、
前記ボス部が挿入される挿入孔と、
前記プレッシャ側カム部よりも径方向外側に位置する外周壁と、
前記出力側回転板を保持し、かつ、前記外周壁の外周面から径方向外側に突出するように形成された周方向に並ぶ複数のプレッシャ側嵌合歯と、
隣り合う前記プレッシャ側嵌合歯の間に形成された複数のスプライン溝と、
前記外周壁を貫通するように前記スプライン溝に形成され、前記外周壁の内周側を流れるクラッチオイルを前記プレッシャプレートの外部に排出するオイル排出孔と、を備え、
前記プレッシャプレートが前記クラッチセンタに接近する方向を第1の方向、前記プレッシャプレートが前記クラッチセンタから離隔する方向を第2の方向とし、かつ、周方向に関して一方の前記プレッシャ側カム部から他方の前記プレッシャ側カム部に向かう方向を第1の周方向、他方の前記プレッシャ側カム部から一方の前記プレッシャ側カム部に向かう方向を第2の周方向としたとき、
前記プレッシャプレートは、1つの前記プレッシャ側カム部における前記第2の周方向の端部に形成された前記プレッシャ側カム面を基準として前記第1の周方向に回転するように構成され、
前記オイル排出孔は、周方向に関して、前記プレッシャ側カム面の前記第2の周方向の端部と、前記第2の周方向の端部よりも前記第1の周方向側に位置する前記挿入孔との間に形成されている、クラッチ装置。 - 入力軸の回転駆動力を出力軸に伝達または遮断するクラッチ装置であって、
前記入力軸の回転駆動によって回転駆動する複数の入力側回転板を保持するクラッチハウジングに収容され、前記出力軸と共に回転駆動するクラッチセンタと、
前記クラッチセンタに対して接近または離隔可能かつ相対回転可能に設けられ、かつ、前記入力側回転板と交互に配置された複数の出力側回転板を保持し、かつ、前記入力側回転板および前記出力側回転板を押圧可能なプレッシャプレートと、を備え、
前記プレッシャプレートは、
前記クラッチセンタに対して相対回転した際に、前記入力側回転板と前記出力側回転板との押圧力を増加させるために前記プレッシャプレートを前記クラッチセンタに接近させる方向の力を発生させるプレッシャ側アシストカム面、および、前記入力側回転板と前記出力側回転板との押圧力を減少させるために前記プレッシャプレートを前記クラッチセンタから離隔させるプレッシャ側スリッパーカム面を有する複数のプレッシャ側カム部と、
隣り合う前記プレッシャ側カム部の間に形成された第1貫通孔と、
前記プレッシャ側カム部よりも径方向外側に位置する外周壁と、
前記出力側回転板を保持し、かつ、前記外周壁の外周面から径方向外側に突出するように形成された周方向に並ぶ複数のプレッシャ側嵌合歯と、
隣り合う前記プレッシャ側嵌合歯の間に形成された複数のスプライン溝と、
前記外周壁を貫通するように前記スプライン溝に形成され、前記外周壁の内周側を流れるクラッチオイルを前記プレッシャプレートの外部に排出可能なオイル排出孔と、を備え、
前記プレッシャプレートが前記クラッチセンタに接近する方向を第1の方向、前記プレッシャプレートが前記クラッチセンタから離隔する方向を第2の方向とし、かつ、周方向に関して一方の前記プレッシャ側カム部から他方の前記プレッシャ側カム部に向かう方向を第1の周方向、他方の前記プレッシャ側カム部から一方の前記プレッシャ側カム部に向かう方向を第2の周方向としたとき、
前記プレッシャプレートは、1つの前記プレッシャ側カム部の前記プレッシャ側スリッパーカム面から前記プレッシャ側アシストカム面に向かう方向である前記第1の周方向に回転するように構成され、
前記オイル排出孔は、周方向に関して、前記プレッシャ側アシストカム面の前記第1の周方向の端部と前記第1の周方向の端部よりも前記第1の周方向側に位置する前記プレッシャ側スリッパーカム面の前記第1の周方向の端部との周方向の中間点よりも前記第2の周方向側に形成されている、クラッチ装置。 - 前記プレッシャプレートは、複数の前記オイル排出孔を備え、
前記プレッシャプレートの径方向から見たとき、少なくとも1つの前記オイル排出孔は、前記プレッシャ側アシストカム面の前記第1の周方向の端部よりも前記第2の周方向側に位置する、請求項14に記載のクラッチ装置。
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