Motor

The motor design addresses structural rigidity, size, weight, and rotor position detection challenges by using a yoke and base plate configuration with integrated bearing support and a consolidated member for holder attachment, ensuring secure mirror fixation and reduced magnetic interference.

JP7626775B2Active Publication Date: 2025-02-04LG INNOTEK CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2022544122
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-04-29
Filing Date
2021-01-19
Publication Date
2025-02-04
Estimated Expiration
2041-01-19

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Technical Problem

Existing motors face challenges in achieving structural rigidity, design freedom, reduced size and weight, accurate rotor position detection without additional sensing magnets, and secure fixation of mirrors to holders while maintaining mirror length and energy efficiency.

Method used

The motor design incorporates a yoke and base plate configuration with overlapping basin walls and integrated bearing support, uses a consolidated member for holder attachment, and employs a flange and coil arrangement to detect rotor position without additional sensing magnets, ensuring secure mirror fixation.

Benefits of technology

This design achieves high structural rigidity, reduced size and weight, simplified assembly, enhanced rotor position detection, and secure mirror fixation, while minimizing magnetic interference and interference with external magnetic fields.

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Abstract

An embodiment can provide a motor including a shaft, a rotor coupled to the shaft, a stator disposed between the shaft and the rotor, a bearing disposed between the shaft and the stator, and a base plate, wherein the rotor includes a yoke coupled to the shaft, and the base plate includes a body, a first partition protruding from the body, and a second partition extending from the first partition, wherein the first partition is disposed between the bearing and the stator, a portion of the second partition is disposed to overlap with the first partition, the first partition contacts a side surface of an outer ring of the bearing, and the second partition contacts one surface of the outer ring of the bearing.
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The embodiment relates to a motor. [Background technology]

[0002] The motor may include a rotor, a stator, and a shaft. The shaft is coupled to the rotor. The rotor may be disposed outside the stator. Electromagnetic interaction between the rotor and the stator causes the rotor to rotate, which in turn causes the shaft to rotate.

[0003] The shaft may be coupled to a sensor device (e.g., Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)).

[0004] To detect the rotor position, the motor may include a sensor that detects changes in magnetic flux of a drive magnet arranged on the rotor, and may also include a sensor that detects changes in magnetic flux from a separate sensing magnet that is magnetized with multiple poles in order to increase resolution.

[0005] Such a sensor may be mounted on a substrate, which may be mounted on a base plate, while a bearing for supporting the shaft may be provided, which may be housed in a bearing housing, which may be bonded to the base plate.

[0006] The bearing housing and the base plate are connected by press fitting or caulking. Usually, the bearing housing is made of aluminum or brass, and the base plate is made of steel plate.

[0007] In the case of a bearing housing, the rigidity must be sufficient to support the shaft through the bearing. Therefore, the bearing housing must be designed to be at least a certain thickness. However, if the bearing housing becomes too thick, it places restrictions on the design of other parts. In addition, since the bearing housing and the base plate are made of different materials, the press-fitted or crimped parts are continuously stressed by temperature and external forces, which makes the structure vulnerable.

[0008] Meanwhile, the sensor device may be a device that detects the returned pulse when the emitted light pulse collides with an object and is reflected back. In this case, the sensor device may include a mirror to emit the light pulse. The mirror is connected to the rotor via a holder. When the rotor rotates, the holder rotates, and the mirror fixed to the holder rotates.

[0009] The mirror must be of sufficient axial height to ensure a sufficient field of view for the sensor arrangement.

[0010] However, as the axial length of the mirror increases, the mounting ease of the motor decreases, and the weight and size of the motor increase, resulting in a decrease in the energy efficiency of the equipment in which the motor is mounted.

[0011] Meanwhile, constant speed driving of the motor can be an important factor in ensuring the performance of the sensor device. The constant speed driving of the motor can be determined by detecting the position of the rotating rotor. To detect the rotor position, the motor may include a Hall sensor that detects a change in magnetic flux of a driving magnet arranged on the rotor. However, when a very high constant speed condition of the motor is required for the application of the sensor device, there is a problem that there is a limit to satisfying the constant speed condition of the motor by only detecting the magnetic flux change by a general driving magnet.

[0012] Therefore, in order to increase the resolution, a separate sensing magnet magnetized with multiple poles must be additionally disposed.

[0013] Even if a sensing magnet is additionally disposed, there is a problem in that an additional sensing magnet must be disposed together with another sensor in order to detect an index signal that recognizes one rotation of the motor.

[0014] In addition, since the stator is disposed below the mirror in the axial direction, there is a problem in that the height of the stator does not ensure a sufficient height for the mirror.

[0015] Meanwhile, the mirror is fixed to the holder by an adhesive. The adhesive-fixed mirror has a weak bonding strength and may come off from the holder due to external force or vibration. In particular, the adhesive performance may deteriorate depending on temperature and humidity conditions, causing the mirror to come off from the holder. In addition, when the holder and the mirror are fixed through a separate guide, the guide shields the coating layer disposed in front of the mirror during the process of bonding the guide to the mirror, which causes a problem of degraded sensing performance. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0016] Therefore, the embodiment is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object to be achieved is to provide a motor that is structurally highly rigid and has a high degree of freedom in design.

[0017] Another object of the present invention is to provide a motor capable of reducing the overall size and weight of the motor while ensuring a sufficient axial length of the mirror.

[0018] A further object of the present invention is to provide a motor that can accurately recognize the position of the rotor with a simple configuration without an additional sensing magnet.

[0019] Another problem to be solved is to provide a motor that can secure sensing performance while firmly fixing the mirror to the holder.

[0020] The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned here will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0021] An embodiment can provide a motor including a shaft, a rotor coupled to the shaft, a stator disposed between the shaft and the rotor, a bearing disposed between the shaft and the stator, and a base plate, wherein the rotor includes a yoke coupled to the shaft, the base plate includes a body, a first partition protruding from the body, and a second partition extending from the first partition, the first partition is disposed between the bearing and the stator, a portion of the second partition is disposed to overlap with the first partition, the first partition contacts a side surface of an outer ring of the bearing, and the second partition contacts one surface of the outer ring of the bearing.

[0022] An embodiment can provide a motor including a shaft, a rotor coupled to the shaft, a stator disposed between the shaft and the rotor, a bearing disposed between the shaft and the stator, and a base plate, wherein the rotor includes a yoke coupled to the shaft, the yoke including a first hole through which the shaft passes, the base plate including a second hole through which the shaft passes, an inner diameter of the second hole being larger than an inner diameter of the first hole, the shaft contacting an inner surface of the first hole, and an outer surface of the bearing contacting an inner surface of the second hole.

[0023] Preferably, the yoke includes an extension in contact with the shaft, and the second partition may be arranged to radially overlap the extension.

[0024] Preferably, at least a portion of the first partition wall may be arranged to overlap the stator in the radial direction.

[0025] Preferably, the barrier rib may include a curved surface disposed at the boundary between the body and the first barrier rib.

[0026] Preferably, the distance from the body to the upper end of the first partition is greater than the length of the bearing and less than the maximum axial distance from the body to the yoke.

[0027] Preferably, the rotor further includes a drive magnet and a sensing magnet coupled to the yoke, and at least a portion of the first partition may be arranged to overlap the stator, the drive magnet and the sensing magnet in the radial direction.

[0028] Preferably, a portion of the base plate may be arranged to overlap the bearing in the radial direction.

[0029] Preferably, a portion of the base plate may be arranged to overlap the yoke in the radial direction.

[0030] Preferably, in the radial direction, the radial distance between the inner surface of the inner ring and the outer surface of the outer ring of the bearing may be the same as the difference between the inner diameter of the second hole and the inner diameter of the first hole.

[0031] An embodiment can provide a motor including a shaft, a rotor coupled to the shaft, a stator disposed between the shaft and the rotor, a connecting member disposed on the rotor and including a first surface and a second surface, a holder disposed on the connecting member, and a mirror coupled to the holder, the rotor including a yoke coupled to the shaft, the first surface contacting the holder and the second surface contacting the yoke.

[0032] Preferably, the connecting member may be arranged to overlap the mirror in the radial direction.

[0033] Preferably, the mirror and the yoke may be arranged to overlap in the radial direction.

[0034] Preferably, the mirror includes a first mirror and a second mirror, and the holder includes a first member coupled to the first mirror, a second member coupled to the second mirror, and a third member connecting the first member and the second member, and the first surface may contact the third member and the second surface may contact an upper surface of the yoke.

[0035] Preferably, the yoke includes a first hole disposed on an upper surface of the yoke and through which the shaft passes, and the connecting member is press-fitted into the first hole to be connected to the yoke and can be connected to the holder through a fastening member.

[0036] Preferably, the yoke includes a second hole disposed in an upper surface of the yoke, and a portion of the fastening member may be disposed to overlap the second hole in a radial direction.

[0037] Preferably, the connecting member includes a third hole through which the fastening member extends, and a screw tab may be disposed on an inner surface of the third hole.

[0038] Preferably, the connecting member may include a body including the first surface and the second surface, and a protrusion protruding from the second surface and disposed inside the first hole.

[0039] Preferably, the first member includes a third surface in contact with the first mirror and a first groove recessed in the third surface, and the second member includes a fourth surface in contact with the second mirror and a second groove recessed in the fourth surface, and an adhesive may be positioned in the first groove and the second groove.

[0040] Preferably, each of the first groove and the second groove may have an axial length greater than its width length.

[0041] Preferably, the third member may include a fourth hole through which the shaft passes and a fifth hole through which the fastening member passes.

[0042] Preferably, the second hole, the third hole, and the fifth hole may be arranged to correspond to each other in the axial direction.

[0043] Preferably, the first member includes a fifth surface arranged opposite the first surface and a third groove recessed in the fifth surface, and the second member includes a sixth surface arranged opposite the second surface and a fourth groove recessed in the sixth surface, and a part of the yoke is arranged in the third groove and another part of the yoke is arranged in the fourth groove.

[0044] An embodiment can provide a motor including a shaft, a rotor coupled to the shaft, a stator disposed within the rotor, and a substrate on which a sensor is disposed, the rotor including a yoke and a magnet coupled to the yoke, the coil the yoke including a body and a flange extending from the body, the flange including a plurality of first edges and a plurality of second edges alternately disposed along a circumferential direction of the yoke, the second edges being disposed closer to the body than the first edges in a radial direction of the yoke.

[0045] Preferably, the substrate includes a coil electrically connected to the sensor, and the sensor may be disposed to correspond to the magnet.

[0046] Preferably, the coil may be a pattern coil. Preferably, the stator may be disposed between the shaft and the rotor.

[0047] Preferably, the yoke may be coupled to the shaft. Preferably, the magnet may be disposed on an inner circumferential surface of the body.

[0048] Preferably, the first edge may be located on the outside of the coil.

[0049] Preferably, at least a portion of the coil may be disposed between the first edge and the second edge in the radial direction of the yoke.

[0050] Preferably, the first edge and the second edge are curved surfaces, and the second edge may be disposed on an outer circumferential surface of the body.

[0051] Preferably, the flange includes a third edge connecting the first edge and the second edge, and the third edge may be disposed along a radial direction of the yoke.

[0052] Preferably, the thickness of the body and the thickness of the flange may be the same.

[0053] Preferably, the magnet and the flange may be arranged to overlap in the radial direction of the yoke.

[0054] Preferably, the rotor further includes a base on which the substrate is placed, a bearing housing connected to the base, and a bearing disposed inside the bearing housing, the stator being coupled to the outside of the bearing housing, and the shaft being rotatably supported by the bearing.

[0055] Preferably, the flange may be arranged to overlap the bearing housing in the radial direction of the yoke.

[0056] Preferably, the first edges may each have the same circumferential length, and the second edges may each have the same circumferential length.

[0057] An embodiment can provide a motor including a shaft, a rotor including a yoke coupled to the shaft, a stator disposed within the rotor, a connecting member disposed on the rotor, a holder disposed on the connecting member, a mirror coupled to the holder, a bearing housing coupled to the stator, and first and second bearings disposed in the bearing housing, wherein the first bearing is disposed between the bearing housing and the yoke, the second bearing is disposed between the shaft and the bearing housing, and the stator is disposed to overlap the mirror in the radial direction.

[0058] An embodiment can provide a motor including a shaft, a rotor coupled to the shaft, a stator disposed within the rotor, a connecting member disposed on the rotor, a holder disposed on the connecting member, a mirror coupled to the holder, a bearing housing coupled to the stator, and first and second bearings disposed in the bearing housing, wherein the first bearing is arranged to overlap the mirror in the radial direction, and the second bearing is arranged not to overlap the mirror in the radial direction, and an inner diameter of the first bearing is larger than an inner diameter of the second bearing.

[0059] An embodiment can provide a motor including a shaft, a rotor coupled to the shaft, a stator disposed within the rotor, a connecting member disposed on the rotor, a holder disposed on the connecting member, a first mirror and a second mirror coupled to the holder, a bearing housing coupled to the stator, and a first bearing disposed in the bearing housing, the rotor including a yoke coupled to the shaft and a magnet disposed in the yoke, the yoke including a magnet accommodating portion in which the magnet is disposed and a column portion in contact with the first bearing, the outer diameter of the magnet accommodating portion being larger than the outer diameter of the column portion and smaller than the shortest distance between the first mirror and the second mirror.

[0060] Preferably, the first bearing may be arranged so as to overlap the mirror in the radial direction, and the second bearing may be arranged so as not to overlap the mirror in the radial direction.

[0061] Preferably, the magnet may be arranged to overlap the first mirror and the second mirror.

[0062] Preferably, the inner diameter of the stator may be smaller than the outer diameter of the first bearing, and the inner diameter of the second bearing may be smaller than the inner diameter of the first bearing.

[0063] Preferably, the bearing housing includes a first region in contact with the stator and a second region in contact with the first bearing, the outer diameter of the first region being greater than the outer diameter of the second region.

[0064] Preferably, the bearing housing includes a third region in contact with the second bearing, the inner diameter of the third region being greater than the outer diameter of the first region.

[0065] Preferably, the stator includes a stator core, and an inner diameter of the stator may be smaller than an outer diameter of the first bearing.

[0066] Preferably, the connecting member includes a first surface and a second surface, the first surface being adapted to contact the holder and the second surface being adapted to contact the yoke.

[0067] An embodiment can provide a motor including a shaft, a rotor including a yoke coupled to the shaft, a stator disposed within the rotor, a connecting member disposed on the rotor, a holder disposed on the connecting member, and a mirror coupled to the holder, the holder including a first surface that contacts a rear surface of the mirror and a first protrusion disposed protruding from the first surface, the first protrusion contacting either a side surface or a front surface of the mirror.

[0068] Preferably, the holder includes a body including the first surface and a bracket coupled to the body, the bracket including the first protrusion, the first protrusion being capable of contacting both side surfaces of the mirror.

[0069] Preferably, the holder includes a second protrusion protruding from the first surface, the second protrusion being capable of contacting an upper surface or a lower surface of the mirror.

[0070] Preferably, the height of the mirror may be greater than the height of the bracket and less than the height of the holder.

[0071] Preferably, the bracket may include a bracket body that contacts the holder, and a clip portion that is bent at the bracket body to contact a side surface of the mirror.

[0072] Preferably, at least a portion of the side surfaces of the mirror include a first side portion that is inclined with respect to the front surface of the mirror, and the clip portion can come into contact with the first side portion.

[0073] Preferably, the holder includes a body including the first surface and a bracket coupled to the body, the bracket including the first protrusion, the first protrusion capable of contacting a front surface of the mirror.

[0074] Preferably, the bracket may include a bracket body that contacts the holder, and a clip portion that is bent at the bracket body to contact the front surface of the mirror.

[0075] Preferably, the first protrusion includes a 1-1 protrusion that contacts one of the side surfaces of the mirror and a 1-2 protrusion that contacts the other of the side surfaces of the mirror, the holder includes a body including the first surface and the first protrusion, the body includes a first part and a second part coupled to the first part, a portion of the first surface is disposed on the first part and the remainder of the first surface is disposed on the second part, the 1-1 protrusion is disposed on the first part, and the 1-2 protrusion is disposed on the second part.

[0076] Preferably, the first part and the second part can be arranged symmetrically with respect to the center of the width of the mirror.

[0077] Preferably, the holder includes a first screw and a second screw that are inserted through the first part and the second part and fastened to each other, and a head of the first screw may contact the first part and a head of the second screw may contact the second part.

[0078] Preferably, the thickness of the first protrusion may be the same as the thickness of the mirror.

[0079] Preferably, the first protrusion includes a 1-1 protrusion that contacts one of the side surfaces of the mirror and a 1-2 protrusion that contacts the other of the side surfaces of the mirror, the holder includes a body including the first surface and the protrusions, the body includes a third part, a fourth part coupled to the third part, and a fifth part coupled to the fourth part, the first surface being disposed on the third part, the first protrusion being disposed on the fourth part, and the second protrusion being disposed on the fifth part.

[0080] Preferably, the third part and the fourth part may be disposed spaced apart from the rear surface of the mirror.

[0081] Preferably, the side of the mirror includes a third side connected to a front surface of the mirror and a fourth side connected to a rear surface of the mirror, the third side and the fourth side are connected by a step surface, and the first protrusion may contact the step surface.

[0082] Preferably, a part of the mirror and a part of the first protrusion may be disposed so as to overlap with each other with respect to the thickness direction of the mirror. Effect of the Invention

[0083] According to the embodiment, by configuring the base plate so that a part thereof supports the bearing, there are advantages in that the structure has high rigidity and a high degree of freedom in design.

[0084] According to the embodiment, there are advantages in that the bearing housing is eliminated, assembly is easy, and tolerance control is easy.

[0085] According to the embodiment, by configuring a portion of the base plate to support the bearing, there is an advantage that the structural rigidity is high.

[0086] According to the embodiment, there is an advantage that the weight and size of the motor can be reduced while ensuring a sufficient axial length of the mirror.

[0087] According to the embodiment, by using a single connecting member to connect the holder and the rotor, there is an advantage that the number of parts and the assembly process are reduced.

[0088] According to the embodiment, a groove in which the adhesive is placed is arranged long in the axial direction on the surface of the holder that comes into contact with the mirror, which has the advantage that the adhesive can be easily applied and the adhesive can be easily hardened.

[0089] According to the embodiment, the holder and the connecting member are arranged so that a portion of the fastening member radially overlaps the upper surface of the rotor yoke, which has the advantage of preventing slippage in the rotational direction between the holder and the rotor.

[0090] According to the embodiment, the protruding portion of the connecting member is press-fitted into the yoke, which has the advantage of facilitating assembly.

[0091] According to the embodiment, there is an advantage that the number of parts required for sensing the rotor position is greatly reduced and the configuration is simple.

[0092] According to the embodiment, in order to detect the position of the rotor using magnetic induction, a yoke for fixing the magnet is used, which has the advantage of reducing the number of parts.

[0093] According to the embodiment, an advantageous effect is provided that a high constant speed driving condition can be satisfied.

[0094] According to the embodiment, the flange of the yoke is utilized to sense the rotor position, which has the advantage of providing high design freedom and simplification.

[0095] According to the embodiment, since a sensing magnet is not used, there is an advantage that there is no magnetic field interference with the drive magnet.

[0096] According to this embodiment, there is an advantage that the outer diameter of the stator can be reduced to increase the axial length of the mirror, while still ensuring winding space for the stator relative to the coil, thereby ensuring motor torque.

[0097] According to this embodiment, there is an advantage that the relatively large first bearing rotatably supports the yoke, and the robustness of the shaft system structure is high.

[0098] According to this embodiment, there is an advantage that the mirror is firmly fixed to the holder.

[0099] According to the embodiment, there is an advantage that the coating disposed on the front surface of the mirror is not blocked while the mirror is fixed to the holder, so that the sensing performance can be ensured. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0100] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a motor according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the motor shown in FIG. [Diagram 3] 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the motor taken along line AA in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the base plate shown in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view showing A in FIG. 3. [Figure 8] 1 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of a motor. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a motor according to an embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the motor shown in FIG. [Figure 11] 10 is a side cross-sectional view of the motor taken along line AA in FIG. 9. [Figure 12] FIG. [Figure 13] 13 is a bottom view of the connecting member shown in FIG. 12. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a side view of the connecting member shown in FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 12 is an enlarged side view of A in FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. [Figure 18] 18 is a cross-sectional view of the holder taken along line AA in FIG. 17. [Figure 19] 18 is a cross-sectional view of the holder taken along line BB in FIG. 17. [Figure 20] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a motor according to an embodiment. [Figure 21] FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the motor shown in FIG. 21. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a side cross-sectional view of the motor shown in FIG. 21. [Diagram 23] FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a yoke of the motor shown in FIG. 21. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 is a plan view of the yoke shown in FIG. 23. [Diagram 25] FIG. [Figure 26] FIG. 4 is a view of the coil and the flange as viewed from the axial direction. [Figure 27] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a motor according to an embodiment. [Figure 28] FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view of the motor shown in FIG. 27. [Figure 29] 28 is a side cross-sectional view of the motor taken along line A3-A3 in FIG. 27. [Diagram 30] FIG. [Diagram 31] FIG. 31 is a bottom view of the connecting member shown in FIG. 30. [Diagram 32] FIG. 31 is a side view of the connecting member shown in FIG. 30. [Diagram 33] FIG. 30 is an enlarged side view of A3 in FIG. 29. [Diagram 34] FIG. [Diagram 35] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a bearing housing. [Diagram 36] 36 is a side cross-sectional view of the bearing housing taken along line B3-B3 in FIG. 35. [Figure 37] FIG. 30 is an enlarged side view of B3 in FIG. 29. [Figure 38] FIG. [Figure 39] 39 is a cross-sectional view of the holder taken along line C3-C3 in FIG. 38. [Diagram 40] 39 is a cross-sectional view of the holder taken along line D3-D3 in FIG. 38. [Diagram 41] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a motor according to an embodiment. [Diagram 42] FIG. 42 is an exploded perspective view of the motor shown in FIG. 41. [Diagram 43] 42 is a side cross-sectional view of the motor taken along line AA in FIG. 41. [Diagram 44] FIG. [Diagram 45] FIG. 45 is a plan view of the mirror shown in FIG. 44. [Figure 46] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a body of the holder. [Figure 47] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a bracket of the holder. [Figure 48] FIG. 48 is a plan view of the bracket shown in FIG. 47. [Figure 49] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the holder and the mirror. [Figure 50] 11A to 11C are diagrams showing the assembly process of the holder and the mirror. [Figure 51] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing a body of a holder according to a modified example. [Figure 52] FIG. 11 is a side view of a holder according to a modified example. [Figure 53] FIG. 52 is a side view showing the holder and mirror in which the body shown in FIG. 51 is placed. [Figure 54] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing a holder and a mirror according to still another modified example. [Figure 55] FIG. 55 is a perspective view of the bracket shown in FIG. 54. [Figure 56] FIG. 55 is a plan view of the bracket shown in FIG. 54. [Figure 57] FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a bracket that contacts the front surface of the mirror to secure the mirror to the holder. [Figure 58] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing a holder and a mirror according to still another modified example. [Figure 59] FIG. 59 is an exploded view of the holder and mirror shown in FIG. 58. [Figure 60] FIG. 59 is a plan view of the holder and mirror shown in FIG. 58. [Figure 61] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing a holder and a mirror according to still another modified example. [Figure 62] FIG. 62 is an exploded view of the holder and mirror shown in FIG. 61. [Figure 63] FIG. 62 is a plan view of the holder and mirror shown in FIG. 61. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0101] The direction parallel to the longitudinal direction (up and down) of the shaft is called the axial direction, the direction perpendicular to the axial direction with the shaft at the center is called the radial direction, and the direction along a circle with a radius in the radial direction with the shaft at the center is called the circumferential direction.

[0102] Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a motor according to an embodiment, Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the motor shown in Fig. 1, and Fig. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of the motor taken along line AA in Fig. 1. In the following, the inner side is the direction toward the shaft 100 based on the radial direction x of the motor, and the outer side is the opposite direction to the inner side. In the drawings, the x-axis indicates the radial direction, and the z-axis indicates the axial direction.

[0103] 1 to 3, a motor according to an embodiment may include a shaft 100, a rotor 200, and a stator 300.

[0104] The shaft 100 is coupled to the yoke 210 of the rotor 200. The shaft 100 may be coupled to the yoke 210 by being press-fitted. Alternatively, the shaft 100 may be integral with the yoke 210. Such a shaft 100 rotates together with the rotor 200. The shaft 100 is rotatably supported by a bearing 600.

[0105] The rotor 200 may include a yoke 210 , a drive magnet 220 , and a sensing magnet 230 .

[0106] The yoke 210 is coupled to the shaft 100. The shaft 100 may be located at the center of the yoke 210.

[0107] The driving magnet 220 is for rotating the yoke 210. The driving magnet 220 may be disposed on an inner surface of the yoke 210. The driving magnet 220 may be disposed to face the stator 300 in the radial direction x of the rotor 200. When an electrical interaction occurs between the driving magnet 220 and a coil of the stator 300, the yoke 210 rotates. The driving magnet 220 may be a combination of a plurality of unit magnets. Alternatively, the driving magnet 220 may be a single item having a ring shape.

[0108] The sensing magnet 230 is for precisely recognizing the position of the rotor 200. The sensing magnet 230 may be disposed on the inner surface of the yoke 210. The sensing magnet 230 may be disposed so as to face the substrate 400 in the axial direction z.

[0109] The stator 300 may be disposed between the shaft 100 and the yoke 210. The stator 300 may be fixed to an outer surface of a first partition wall (520 in FIG. 7) of the base plate 500. The stator 300 includes a stator 300 core including a plurality of teeth, and a coil may be wound around each tooth. The teeth may include an insulator that insulates the coil from the stator 300 core.

[0110] The substrate 400 is disposed on one side of the yoke 210. The substrate 400 may include a sensor 410. The sensor 410 may be a Hall IC or an encoder IC that detects a change in magnetic flux of the sensing magnet 230. The sensor 410 may be disposed to face the driving magnet 220 or the sensing magnet 230 in the axial direction z.

[0111] The substrate 400 may be mounted on one surface of the base plate 500 .

[0112] The bearing 600 rotatably supports the shaft 100 . FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the yoke 210. As shown in FIG. 3 and 4, the yoke 210 may include a base 211 and a magnet receiving part 212. The yoke 210 may be a cylindrical member having one side and the other side generally open. The magnet receiving part 212 may protrude from the base 211. The base 211 and the magnet receiving part 212 may have different inner diameters. The inner diameter of the base 211 may be larger than the inner diameter of the magnet receiving part 212.

[0113] A sensing magnet 230 is disposed inside the base 211. A driving magnet 220 is disposed inside the magnet housing portion 212.

[0114] The yoke 210 may include a first hole H1. The shaft 100 is disposed to pass through the first hole H1.

[0115] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a base plate 500, and FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the base plate 500 shown in FIG.

[0116] 5 and 6, the base plate 500 may include a body 510 and a first partition 520. The substrate 400 is attached to one surface of the body 510. The first partition 520 protrudes from the body 510. The first partition 520 is an annular member that forms a space inside. The body 510 and the first partition 520 are integrated. A bearing 600 is accommodated inside the first partition 520.

[0117] The first partition 520 defines a second hole H2 through which the shaft 100 passes.

[0118] FIG. 7 is an enlarged view showing A in FIG. 5 to 7, the inner diameter D2 of the second hole H2 is larger than the inner diameter D1 of the first hole H1. The inner ring 620 of the bearing 600 contacts the shaft 100, and the outer surface of the outer ring 610 of the bearing 600 contacts the inner surface of the second hole H2.

[0119] The base plate 500 may include a second partition 530. The second partition 530 extends from the first partition 520. The second partition 530 may be arranged by being banded with the first partition 520. The second partition 530 may be arranged to overlap the first partition 520 in the radial direction x. In the radial direction x, the first partition 520 may be arranged between the bearing 600 and the stator 300. An inner surface of the first partition 520 contacts a side surface 611 of the outer ring 610 of the bearing 600. An outer surface of the first partition 520 contacts the stator 300. The stator 300 may be fixed to the first partition 520. The second partition 530 may contact one surface 612 of the outer ring 610 of the bearing 600. For example, an end of the second partition 530 may contact one surface 612 of the outer ring 610 of the bearing 600. Thus, the bearing 600 is constrained in the radial direction x by the first partition 520 and in the axial direction z by the second partition 530 .

[0120] FIG. 8 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of the motor. 8, the yoke 210 may include an extension 213 that contacts the shaft 100. The second partition 530 may be disposed to overlap the extension 213 in the radial direction x. Also, at least a portion of the first partition 520 may be disposed to overlap the stator 300 in the radial direction x. In addition, at least a portion of the first partition 520 may be disposed to overlap the drive magnet 220 and the sensing magnet 230 in the radial direction x.

[0121] A distance L1 from the body 510 to the upper end of the first partition 520 is greater than a length L3 of the bearing 600. In addition, the distance L1 from the body 510 to the upper end of the first partition 520 is less than a maximum axial distance L2 from the body 510 of the base plate 500 to the yoke 210.

[0122] Meanwhile, the radial distance T1 between the inner surface of the inner ring 620 of the bearing 600 and the outer surface of the outer ring 610 of the bearing 600 may be equal to the difference between the inner diameter D2 of the second hole H2 and the inner diameter D1 of the first hole H1.

[0123] This structure is realized by having a portion of base plate 500 protrude toward yoke 210 to accommodate bearing 600. Since the motor as a whole has a small length in axial direction z, the motor is easy to install, and tolerance control in axial direction z and structural stability are high. In particular, since the portion accommodating bearing 600 is part of base plate 500 made of iron, there is an advantage in that a shaft system structure with high structural rigidity is realized.

[0124] The first partition 520 may be processed by drawing the base plate 500, which is a flat member, so that the boundary between the first partition 520 and the body 510 may be a curved surface.

[0125] Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing a motor according to an embodiment, Fig. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the motor shown in Fig. 17, and Fig. 11 is a side cross-sectional view of the motor taken along line AA in Fig. 17. In the following, the inner side is the direction toward shaft 100 based on the radial direction of the motor, and the outer side is the opposite direction to the inner side.

[0126] 9 to 11, a motor according to an embodiment may include a shaft 1100, a rotor 1200, and a stator 1300.

[0127] The shaft 1100 is coupled to a yoke 1210 of the rotor 1200. The shaft 1100 may be coupled to the yoke 1210 by press-fitting. Alternatively, the shaft 1100 may be integral with the yoke 1210. Such a shaft 1100 rotates together with the rotor 1200. The shaft 1100 is rotatably supported by a bearing 1700 disposed inside a bearing housing 1500.

[0128] The rotor 1200 may include a yoke 1210 , a drive magnet 1220 , and a sensing magnet 1230 .

[0129] The yoke 1210 is coupled to the shaft 1100. The shaft 1100 may be located at the center of the yoke 1210.

[0130] The driving magnet 1220 is for rotating the yoke 1210. The driving magnet 1220 may be disposed on an inner surface of the yoke 1210. The driving magnet 1220 may be disposed to face the stator 1300 in the radial direction of the rotor 1200. When an electrical interaction occurs between the driving magnet 1220 and a coil of the stator 1300, the yoke 1210 rotates. The driving magnet 1220 may be a combination of a plurality of unit magnets. Alternatively, the driving magnet 1220 may be a single item having a ring shape.

[0131] The sensing magnet 1230 is for precisely recognizing the position of the rotor 1200. The sensing magnet 1230 may be disposed on the inner surface of the yoke 1210. The sensing magnet 1230 may be disposed so as to face the substrate 1400 in the axial direction.

[0132] The stator 1300 may be disposed between the shaft 1100 and the yoke 1210. The stator 1300 may be fixed to an outer surface of the bearing housing 1500. The stator 1300 may include a stator 1300 core including a plurality of teeth, and a coil may be wound on each tooth. The teeth may include an insulator that insulates the coil from the stator 1300 core.

[0133] The substrate 1400 is disposed on one side of the yoke 1210. The substrate 1400 may include a sensor 1410. The sensor 1410 may be a Hall IC or an encoder IC that detects a change in magnetic flux of the sensing magnet 1230. The sensor 1410 may be disposed facing the driving magnet 1220 or the sensing magnet 1230 in the axial direction.

[0134] The bearing housing 1500 is a member for accommodating the bearing 1700 therein. The bearing housing 1500 may include a region such as a cylindrical member that is disposed long along the axial direction.

[0135] The bearing housing 1500 is fixed to the plate 1600. Although the plate 1600 and the bearing housing 1500 are shown as separate items, the plate 1600 and the bearing housing 1500 may be integrally formed. The substrate 1400 may be mounted on one surface of the plate 1600.

[0136] The bearings 1700 may be mounted on the inside of one end and the inside of the other end of the bearing housing 1500 in the axial direction. The bearings 1700 rotatably support the shaft 1100. The bearings 1700 may be arranged so as not to overlap with the stator 1300 in the radial direction of the motor. For example, one of the two bearings 1700 may be arranged higher than the stator 1300 in the axial direction, and the other may be arranged lower than the stator 1300. Also, one of the two bearings 1700 may be arranged higher than the drive magnet 1220 in the axial direction.

[0137] The connecting member 1800 is a member that connects the yoke 1210 and the holder 1900. The connecting member 1800 is disposed between the yoke 1210 and the holder 1900 in the axial direction, and connects the yoke 1210 and the holder 1900. When the yoke 1210 rotates, the connecting member 1800 rotates and the holder 1900 rotates together. Such a connecting member 1800 may be a cylindrical member. One surface of the connecting member 1800 may contact the yoke 1210 in the axial direction, and the other surface of the connecting member 1800 may contact the holder 1900.

[0138] The holder 1900 fixes the mirrors 11000 and 11100. The holder 1900 is connected to the connecting member 1800 and rotates together with the yoke 1210. The holder 1900 may be a member made of a frame with a cross section that is hollow inside. The holder 1900 having such a shape has the advantage of being strong against bending and capable of significantly reducing weight. The first mirror 11000 and the second mirror 11100 may be disposed facing each other on one side and the other side of the holder 1900, respectively. The holder 1900 may be disposed to overlap the first mirror 11000 and the second mirror 11100 in the radial direction, respectively.

[0139] The mirrors 11000 and 11100 serve to reflect the laser irradiated to the sensing object. The mirrors 11000 and 11100 may include a first mirror 11000 disposed on one side of the holder 1900 and a second mirror 11100 disposed on the other side of the holder 1900. When the yoke 1210 rotates, the holder 1900 rotates, and as the holder 1900 rotates, the mirrors 11000 and 11100 also rotate. The mirrors 11000 and 11100 may be rectangular plate-like members that are long in the axial direction. The mirrors 11000 and 11100 and the holder 1900 may be bonded by an adhesive.

[0140] 12 is a perspective view showing a coupling member 1800, FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the coupling member 1800 shown in FIG. 12, and FIG. 14 is a side view of the coupling member 1800 shown in FIG.

[0141] 12 to 14, a connecting member 1800 includes a first surface 1801 and a second surface 1802. The first surface 1801 may correspond to one surface of the cylindrical connecting member 1800, and the second surface 1802 may correspond to the other surface of the cylindrical connecting member 1800. The first surface 1801 and the second surface 1802 are disposed opposite to each other. The first surface 1801 and the second surface 1802 may each be disposed on a plane perpendicular to the axial direction.

[0142] The connecting member 1800 may include a third hole 1820 and a sixth hole 1810. The sixth hole 1810 is a hole through which the shaft 1100 passes. The inner diameter of the sixth hole 1810 is arranged to be larger than the outer diameter of the shaft 1100. The sixth hole 1810 is arranged at the center of the connecting member 1800. The third hole 1820 is where the fastening member 11 is fastened. The third hole 1820 is arranged penetrating the first surface 1801 and the second surface 1802. A screw tab may be formed on the inner surface of the third hole 1820. A plurality of the third holes 1820 may be arranged. The plurality of third holes 1820 may be arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the connecting member 1800.

[0143] The connecting member 1800 may include a protruding portion 1830. The protruding portion 1830 protrudes from the second surface 1802. The protruding portion 1830 may be an annular member. The protruding portion 1830 is a portion that is press-fitted into the first hole 1213a of the yoke 1210. A portion of the protruding portion 1830 may be disposed so as to overlap with the third hole 1820. This takes into consideration the positions of the first hole 1213a and the second hole 1213b of the yoke 1210.

[0144] FIG. 15 is an enlarged side view of A in FIG. 15, a first surface 1801 of the connecting member 1800 contacts a lower surface of the third member 1930 of the holder 1900. A second surface 1802 of the connecting member 1800 contacts an upper surface of the yoke 1210. The connecting member 1800 is disposed between the third member 1930 of the holder 1900 and the yoke 1210 with respect to the axial direction.

[0145] The fastening member 11 passes through the third member 1930 of the holder 1900 and is fastened to the third hole 1820 of the connecting member 1800. The fastening member 11 is rotated and fastened to the third hole 1820, whereby the holder 1900 and the connecting member 1800 are coupled together.

[0146] The protrusion 1830 of the connecting member 1800 may be press-fitted into the first hole 1213a of the yoke 1210. The connecting member 1800 and the yoke 1210 are coupled together by press-fitting the protrusion 1830 into the first hole 1213a. As a result, the holder 1900 and the yoke 1210 are coupled together via the connecting member 1800. Since the holder 1900 is coupled to the yoke 1210 through the single connecting member 1800, there is an advantage that assembly is easy.

[0147] The fastening member 11 is disposed so as to penetrate the third member 1930 of the holder 1900 and the connecting member 1800. An end of the fastening member 11 may be disposed so as to penetrate the second hole 1213b of the yoke 1210. At this time, the end of the fastening member 11 may be disposed so that a portion of the fastening member 11 overlaps the second hole 1213b in the radial direction. Therefore, in the rotational direction, the connecting member 1800 and the rotor 1200 are restrained from each other by the end of the fastening member 11, and slippage between the connecting member 1800 and the rotor 1200 can be prevented.

[0148] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the yoke 1210. 16 , the yoke 1210 may include a base 1211, a magnet accommodating portion 1212, and a pillar portion 1213. The yoke 1210 may be a cylindrical member having one side and the other side generally open. The magnet accommodating portion 1212 may protrude from the base 1211. The pillar portion 1213 may protrude from the magnet accommodating portion 1212. The base 1211, the magnet accommodating portion 1212, and the pillar portion 1213 may have different inner diameters. The inner diameter of the base 1211 may be larger than the inner diameter of the magnet accommodating portion 1212. The inner diameter of the magnet accommodating portion 1212 may be larger than the inner diameter of the pillar portion 1213.

[0149] A sensing magnet 1230 is disposed inside the base 1211. A driving magnet 1220 is disposed inside the magnet accommodating portion 1212. A part of the bearing housing 1500 may be disposed inside the pillar portion 1213. One end surface of the pillar portion 1213 contacts one end surface of the connecting member 1800 in the axial direction. A first hole 1213a through which the shaft 1100 passes may be disposed on one surface of the pillar portion 1213. A protrusion 1830 of the connecting member 1800 is press-fitted into the first hole 1213a.

[0150] The pillar portion 1213 may be arranged so as to overlap the holder 1900 in the radial direction. The pillar portion 1213 may be arranged so as to overlap the first mirror 11000 and the second mirror 11100 in the radial direction. Such a shape of the yoke 1210 takes into consideration the characteristics of the shaft 1100, the first mirror 11000, and the second mirror 11100, which are arranged long in the axial direction.

[0151] The yoke 1210 may include a second hole 1213b. An end of the fastening member 11 is located in the second hole 1213b. Since the end of the fastening member 11 is disposed passing through the second hole 1213b, the yoke 1210 and the connecting member 1800 are constrained to each other in the rotational direction. A plurality of second holes 1213b may be disposed. The number of second holes 1213b may correspond to the number of fastening members 11. The second holes 1213b may be formed recessed in the radial direction from an edge of the first hole 1213a.

[0152] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a holder 1900. 17, the holder 1900 may include a first member 1910, a second member 1920, a third member 1930, and a side wall 1950. The first member 1910 is coupled to the first mirror 11000. The second member 1920 is coupled to the second mirror 11100. The third member 1930 connects the first member 1910 and the second member 1920. The side wall 1950 may be disposed between the first member 1910 and the second member 1920. The first member 1910 may include a third surface 1901 that contacts the first mirror 11000. The second member 1920 may include a fourth surface 1902 that contacts the second mirror 11100. The third surface 1901 and the fourth surface 1902 may be disposed opposite to each other. The third surface 1901 and the fourth surface 1902 may be disposed long along the axial direction.

[0153] Due to the free space inside the holder 1900, the first surface 1801 may be divided into a horizontal region 1900A and a vertical region 1900B that contact a portion of the first mirror 11000. The second surface 1802 may also be divided into a vertical region 1900A and a vertical region 1900B that contact a portion of the second mirror 11100.

[0154] The holder 1900 may include a first groove 1940A and a second groove 1940B to which adhesive is applied. The first groove 1940A is formed by being recessed in the third surface 1901. The first groove 1940A may be arranged such that the axial length k1 is greater than the width length w1. Such a first groove 1940A may be arranged in the vertical region 1900B of the first surface 1801. The second groove 1940B is formed by being recessed in the fourth surface 1902. The second groove 1940B may be arranged such that the axial length k1 is greater than the width length w1. Such a second groove 1940B may be arranged in the vertical region 1900B of the second surface 1802.

[0155] The first mirror 11000 and the second mirror 11100 have a rectangular structure with a relatively long axial length in consideration of the scanning range. Therefore, when the first groove 1940A and the second groove 1940B in which the adhesive is applied are arranged long in the axial direction, there is an advantage that the bonding strength between the first mirror 11000 and the second mirror 11100 and the holder 1900 is increased, and there is an advantage that the adhesive can be easily applied to the holder 1900 and the adhesive can be easily cured.

[0156] Such a holder 1900 can be manufactured by die casting using aluminum, which can reduce the weight relatively.

[0157] FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the holder 1900 taken along line AA in FIG.

[0158] 18 , the third member 1930 of the holder 1900 is disposed in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction and connects the first member 1910 and the second member 1920. The third member 1930 may include a fourth hole 1960 and a fifth hole 1970. The fourth hole 1960 is where the shaft 1100 passes through, and the inner diameter of the fourth hole 1960 is set to be larger than the outer diameter of the shaft 1100. When the shaft 1100 passes through the fourth hole 1960, an end of the shaft 1100 may protrude above the upper surface of the third member 1930.

[0159] The fifth hole 1970 is through which the fastening member 11 passes, and the inner diameter of the fifth hole 1970 is set to be larger than the outer diameter of the shaft 1100. When the fastening member 11 passes through the fifth hole 1970 and is fastened to the connecting member 1800, the head of the fastening member 11 may contact the upper surface of the third member 1930. The second hole 1213b, the third hole 1820, and the fifth hole 1970 may be arranged to correspond to each other in the axial direction. The end of the fastening member 11 that passes through the fifth hole 1970 and the third hole 1820 is located in the second hole 1213b.

[0160] FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of a holder 1900 taken along line BB in FIG.

[0161] 19, the first member 1910 may include a fifth surface 1903 disposed opposite the third surface 1901. A third groove 1903a may be disposed in the fifth surface 1903. The third groove 1903a may be recessed in the fifth surface 1903 toward the third surface 1901 and formed in a curved surface. The second member 1920 may include a sixth surface 1904 disposed opposite the fourth surface 1902. A fourth groove 1904a may be disposed in the sixth surface 1904. The fourth groove 1904a may be recessed in the sixth surface 1904 toward the fourth surface 1902 and formed in a curved surface.

[0162] A part of the yoke 1210 may be disposed in the third groove 1903a, and another part of the yoke 1210 may be disposed in the fourth groove 1904a. The third groove 1903a and the fourth groove 1904a have the advantage that the size of the holder 1900 can be reduced while maintaining the size of the yoke 1210.

[0163] Fig. 20 is a perspective view showing a motor according to an embodiment, Fig. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the motor shown in Fig. 20, and Fig. 22 is a side cross-sectional view of the motor shown in Fig. 20. In the following, the inner side is the direction toward the shaft 100 based on the radial direction of the motor, and the outer side is the opposite direction to the inner side.

[0164] 20 to 22, a motor according to an embodiment may include a shaft 2100, a rotor 2200, a stator 2300, a substrate 2400, a base 2500, a bearing housing 2600, and a bearing 2700.

[0165] The shaft 2100 rotates with the rotor 2200. The tip of the shaft 2100 may be coupled to a sensor device that obtains distance information.

[0166] The rotor 2200 may include a yoke 2210 and a magnet 2220 .

[0167] The yoke 2210 is disposed on the outside of the stator 2300. The yoke 2210 is coupled to the shaft 2100. The shaft 2100 is located at the center of the yoke 2210. When the yoke 2210 rotates, the shaft 2100 also rotates.

[0168] The magnet 2220 may be disposed on the yoke 2210. The magnet 2220 is for driving the yoke 2210. The yoke 2210 rotates through electromagnetic interaction between the magnet 2220 and a coil wound around the stator 2300. The magnet 2220 may be a single annular member. Alternatively, the magnet 2220 may be a combination of a plurality of divided magnets.

[0169] The stator 2300 is disposed on the outside of the shaft 2100. The stator 2300 includes a stator core 2310. The stator core 2310 includes a plurality of teeth. Coils are wound around the teeth. The stator 2300 may include an insulator 2320. The insulator 2320 is coupled to the stator core 2310.

[0170] The substrate 2400 is disposed on one side of the yoke 2210. The substrate 2400 may include a sensor (2410 in FIG. 25) and a coil (2420 in FIG. 25). The sensor 2410 may be an inductive encoder. An air gap is formed between the substrate 2400 and the yoke 2210 in the axial direction. The coil 2420 may be a pattern coil.

[0171] The base 2500 is disposed on one side of the substrate 2400. For example, the substrate 2400 may be disposed on an upper surface of the base 2500. An adhesive film or the like for bonding the base 2500 and the substrate 2400 may be disposed between the base 2500 and the substrate 2400.

[0172] The bearing housing 2600 includes a bearing 2700 inside. The bearing 2700 rotatably supports the shaft 2100. Two bearings 2700 may be disposed on the upper and lower parts of the bearing housing 2600, respectively. The bearing housing 2600 may be coupled to the base 2500. Or, the bearing housing 2600 and the base 2500 may be integral.

[0173] The bearing housing 2600 may include a first accommodating portion 2610 and a second accommodating portion 2620 therein. A bearing 2700 is disposed in the first accommodating portion 2610. A bearing 2700 is also disposed in the second accommodating portion 2620. A partition wall 2630 may be disposed between the first accommodating portion 2610 and the second accommodating portion 2620. The partition wall 2630 protrudes from the inside of the bearing housing 2600 to separate the first accommodating portion 2610 and the second accommodating portion 2620, and supports an outer ring of the bearing 2700 in the axial direction.

[0174] On the other hand, the bearing housing 2600 is fixed to the base 2500. And the bearing housing 2600 is coupled to the center of the stator core 2310 of the stator 2300.

[0175] FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the yoke 2210 of the motor shown in FIG.

[0176] 22 and 23, the yoke 2210 includes a cylindrical body 2211 and a flange 2212. One side of the body 2211 is closed at the top and the other side of the body 2211 is open. The flange 2212 extends horizontally outward from one end of the body 2211. The shaft 2100 is coupled to the top of the body 2211, so that the shaft 2100 and the yoke 2210 rotate together. A hole is disposed at the center of the top of the body 2211. An end of the shaft 2100 can be press-fitted into the hole to be coupled.

[0177] A magnet 2220 is coupled to an inner circumferential surface of the body 2211. Meanwhile, the thickness t of the body 2211 and the thickness t of the flange 2212 may be the same.

[0178] The flange 2212 includes a first edge 2212a, a second edge 2212b, and a third edge 2212c. The first edge 2212a and the second edge 2212b are alternately arranged along the circumferential direction of the yoke 2210. In the radial direction of the yoke 2210, the second edge 2212b is arranged closer to the body 2211 than the first edge 2212a. The third edge 2212c connects the first edge 2212a and the second edge 2212b. As the first edge 2212a and the second edge 2212b are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction of the yoke 2210, the flange 2212 may have a shape in which a plurality of wings protruding from the body 2211 are arranged.

[0179] The flange 2212 interacts with the coil 2420 disposed on the substrate 2400 to generate an induced electromotive force. Since the shape of the flange 2212 changes along the circumferential direction of the yoke 2210, deviations in the induced electromotive force appear intermittently, which are sensed by the sensor 2410 and used to recognize one rotation of the rotor 2200.

[0180] On the other hand, the flange 2212 may be disposed so as to overlap the magnet 2220 in the radial direction of the yoke 2210. The flange 2212 may also be disposed so as to overlap the bearing housing 2600 in the radial direction of the yoke 2210.

[0181] FIG. 24 is a plan view of the yoke 2210 shown in FIG. 22 to 24, the first edge 2212a and the second edge 2212b may each be a curved surface having a center of curvature at the center C of the yoke 2210. The second edge 2212b may be disposed on the outer circumferential surface of the body 2211. The third edge 2212c may be a flat surface disposed along the radial direction of the yoke 2210.

[0182] As described above, the shape of the flange 2212 of the yoke 2210 has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the second edge 2212b may be disposed to protrude from the outer circumferential surface of the body 2211. Also, the first edge 2212a and the second edge 2212b are alternately repeated to form the shape of the flange 2212 in the form of repeated rectangular sawtooth, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the flange 2212 may be embodied with repeated protruding structures of various shapes. For example, the first edge 2212a and the second edge 2212b may each be a flat surface rather than a curved surface, and the third edge 2212c may be disposed to be inclined from the radial direction of the yoke 2210.

[0183] Meanwhile, the multiple first edges 2212a may all have the same circumferential length L12. The multiple second edges 2212b may also all have the same circumferential length L22. The multiple first edges 2212a may be arranged on one circular orbit with the center C of the yoke 2210 as the reference. The multiple second edges 2212b may also be arranged on one circular orbit with the center C of the yoke 2210 as the reference.

[0184] The number of the first edges 2212a and the second edges 2212b may be adjusted in various ways depending on the resolution of the sensor 2410.

[0185] FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a substrate 2400. 22 and 25, a sensor 2410 and a coil 2420 are disposed on a substrate 2400. The sensor 2410 is electrically connected to the coil 2420 to measure a change in induced electromotive force caused by the rotation of the substrate 2400. The coil 2420 may be a combination of a first coil 2421 and a second coil 2422 having different patterns and sizes. For example, the first coil 2421 may be radial, and the second coil 2422 may be annular. The first coil 2421 and the second coil 2422 may be independently separated and disposed on different layers of the substrate 2400.

[0186] The substrate 2400 may have a circular flat plate shape, and the coil 2420 may be arranged to be symmetrical with respect to the center of the substrate 2400. For example, the coil 2420 may be arranged to be rotationally symmetrical with respect to the center of the substrate 2400.

[0187] FIG. 26 is a view of the coil 2420 and the flange 2212 as viewed from the axial direction.

[0188] 22 and 26, the coil 2420 is disposed facing the flange 2212. A portion of the coil 2420 may be disposed between a first edge 2212a and a second edge 2212b of the flange 2212 based on the radial direction of the yoke 2210. In this case, the first edge 2212a may be disposed outside the coil 2420.

[0189] When rotor 2200 rotates due to electrical interaction between magnet 2220 and the coil wound around stator core 2310, induced magnetism is generated between coil 2420 and flange 2212 of yoke 2210 due to the shape of flange 2212 of rotor 2200, and the change in induced magnetism is detected by sensor 2410. In this way, by utilizing flange 2212, which is part of yoke 2210, and coil 2420 to detect the position of rotor 2200, the configuration of the motor can be greatly simplified.

[0190] In particular, since no sensing magnet is used, there is an advantage that there is no magnetic field interference with the driving magnet. Also, there is an advantage that the electromotive force generated by the coil 2420 of the substrate 2400 can greatly reduce interference from external magnetic fields.

[0191] Fig. 27 is a perspective view showing a motor according to an embodiment, Fig. 28 is an exploded perspective view of the motor shown in Fig. 27, and Fig. 29 is a side cross-sectional view of the motor taken along line A3-A3 in Fig. 27. In the following, the inner side is the direction toward the shaft 3100 based on the radial direction of the motor, and the outer side is the opposite direction to the inner side.

[0192] 27 to 29, a motor according to an embodiment may include a shaft 3100, a rotor 3200, and a stator 3300.

[0193] The shaft 3100 is coupled to a yoke 3210 of the rotor 3200. The shaft 3100 may be coupled to the yoke 3210 by press-fitting. Alternatively, the shaft 3100 may be integral with the yoke 3210. Such a shaft 3100 rotates together with the rotor 3200. The shaft 3100 is rotatably supported by a bearing 3700 disposed inside a bearing housing 3500.

[0194] The rotor 3200 may include a yoke 3210 , a drive magnet 3220 , and a sensing magnet 3230 .

[0195] The yoke 3210 is coupled to the shaft 3100. The shaft 3100 may be located at the center of the yoke 3210.

[0196] The driving magnet 3220 is for rotating the yoke 3210. The driving magnet 3220 may be disposed on the inner surface of the yoke 3210. The driving magnet 3220 may be disposed to face the stator 3300 in the radial direction of the rotor 3200. When an electrical interaction occurs between the driving magnet 3220 and a coil of the stator 3300, the yoke 3210 rotates. The driving magnet 3220 may be a combination of a plurality of unit magnets. Alternatively, the driving magnet 3220 may be a single item having a ring shape.

[0197] The sensing magnet 3230 is for precisely recognizing the position of the rotor 3200. The sensing magnet 3230 may be disposed on the inner surface of the yoke 3210. The sensing magnet 3230 may be disposed so as to face the substrate 3400 in the axial direction.

[0198] The stator 3300 may be disposed between the shaft 3100 and the yoke 3210. The stator 3300 may be fixed to an outer surface of the bearing housing 3500. The stator 3300 may include a stator core including a plurality of teeth, and a coil may be wound around each tooth. The teeth may include an insulator that insulates the coil from the stator core.

[0199] The substrate 3400 is disposed on one side of the yoke 3210. The substrate 3400 may include a sensor 3410. The sensor 3410 may be a Hall IC or an encoder IC that detects a change in magnetic flux of the sensing magnet 3230. The sensor 3410 may be disposed facing the driving magnet 3220 or the sensing magnet 3230 in the axial direction.

[0200] The bearing housing 3500 is a member for fixing the first bearing 3700A and the second bearing 3700B to form a shaft system. The bearing housing 3500 may include a region such as a cylindrical member that is arranged long along the axial direction.

[0201] A bearing housing 3500 is fixed to the plate 3600. Although the plate 3600 and the bearing housing 3500 are shown as separate items, the plate 3600 and the bearing housing 3500 may be integrally formed. A substrate 3400 may be mounted on one surface of the plate 3600.

[0202] The first bearing 3700A may be disposed outside the bearing housing 3500. The first bearing 3700A rotatably supports the yoke 3210.

[0203] The second bearing 3700B may be disposed inside the bearing housing 3500. The second bearing 3700B rotatably supports the shaft 3100.

[0204] In the radial direction of the motor, the first bearing 3700A and the second bearing 3700B may be arranged so as not to overlap with the stator 3300. For example, the first bearing 3700A may be arranged higher than the stator 3300 in the axial direction, and the second bearing 3700B may be arranged lower than the stator 3300. The first bearing 3700A may be arranged higher than the drive magnet 3220 in the axial direction.

[0205] The connecting member 3800 is a member that connects the yoke 3210 and the holder 3900. The connecting member 3800 is disposed between the yoke 3210 and the holder 3900 in the axial direction, and connects the yoke 3210 and the holder 3900. When the yoke 3210 rotates, the connecting member 3800 rotates and the holder 3900 rotates together. Such a connecting member 3800 may be a cylindrical member. One surface of the connecting member 3800 may contact the yoke 3210 in the axial direction, and the other surface of the connecting member 3800 may contact the holder 3900.

[0206] The holder 3900 fixes the mirrors 31000 and 31100. The holder 3900 is coupled to the connecting member 3800 and rotates together with the yoke 3210. The holder 3900 may be a member made of a frame such that the cross section is hollow inside. The holder 3900 having such a shape has the advantage that it is resistant to bending and can be significantly reduced in weight. The first mirror 31000 and the second mirror 31100 may be disposed facing each other on one side and the other side of the holder 3900, respectively. The holder 3900 may be disposed to overlap the first mirror 31000 and the second mirror 31100 in the radial direction, respectively.

[0207] The mirrors 31000 and 31100 serve to reflect the laser irradiated to the sensing object. The mirrors 31000 and 31100 may include a first mirror 31000 disposed on one side of the holder 3900 and a second mirror 31100 disposed on the other side of the holder 3900. When the yoke 3210 rotates, the holder 3900 rotates, and as the holder 3900 rotates, the mirrors 31000 and 31100 also rotate. The mirrors 31000 and 31100 may be rectangular plate-like members that are long in the axial direction. The mirrors 31000 and 31100 and the holder 3900 may be bonded by an adhesive.

[0208] 30 is a perspective view showing a connecting member 3800, FIG. 31 is a bottom view of the connecting member 3800 shown in FIG. 30, and FIG. 32 is a side view of the connecting member 3800 shown in FIG.

[0209] 30 to 32, the connecting member 3800 includes a first surface 3801 and a second surface 3802. The first surface 3801 may correspond to one surface of the cylindrical connecting member 3800, and the second surface 3802 may correspond to the other surface of the cylindrical connecting member 3800. The first surface 3801 and the second surface 3802 are disposed opposite to each other. The first surface 3801 and the second surface 3802 may each be disposed on a plane perpendicular to the axial direction.

[0210] The connecting member 3800 may include a third hole 3820 and a sixth hole 3810. The sixth hole 3810 is a hole through which the shaft 3100 passes. The inner diameter of the sixth hole 3810 is arranged to be larger than the outer diameter of the shaft 3100. The sixth hole 3810 is arranged at the center of the connecting member 3800. The third hole 3820 is where the fastening member 13 is fastened. The third hole 3820 is arranged penetrating the first surface 3801 and the second surface 3802. A screw tab may be formed on the inner surface of the third hole 3820. A plurality of the third holes 3820 may be arranged. The plurality of third holes 3820 may be arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the connecting member 3800.

[0211] The connecting member 3800 may include a protruding portion 3830. The protruding portion 3830 protrudes from the second surface 3802. The protruding portion 3830 may be an annular member. The protruding portion 3830 is a portion that is press-fitted into the first hole 3213a of the yoke 3210. A portion of the protruding portion 3830 may be disposed so as to overlap with the third hole 3820. This takes into consideration the positions of the first hole 3213a and the second hole 3213b of the yoke 3210.

[0212] FIG. 33 is an enlarged side view of A3 in FIG. 33, a first surface 3801 of the connecting member 3800 contacts a lower surface of the third member 3930 of the holder 3900. A second surface 3802 of the connecting member 3800 contacts an upper surface of the yoke 3210. The connecting member 3800 is disposed between the third member 3930 of the holder 3900 and the yoke 3210 with respect to the axial direction.

[0213] The fastening member 13 passes through the third member 3930 of the holder 3900 and is fastened to the third hole 3820 of the connecting member 3800. The fastening member 13 is rotated and fastened to the third hole 3820, whereby the holder 3900 and the connecting member 3800 are coupled together.

[0214] The protrusion 3830 of the connecting member 3800 may be press-fitted into the first hole 3213a of the yoke 3210. The connecting member 3800 and the yoke 3210 are coupled together by press-fitting the protrusion 3830 into the first hole 3213a. As a result, the holder 3900 and the yoke 3210 are coupled together via the connecting member 3800. Since the holder 3900 is coupled to the yoke 3210 through the single connecting member 3800, there is an advantage that assembly is easy.

[0215] The fastening member 13 is disposed so as to penetrate the third member 3930 of the holder 3900 and the connecting member 3800. An end of the fastening member 13 may be disposed so as to penetrate the second hole 3213b of the yoke 3210. At this time, the end of the fastening member 13 may be disposed so that a part of the fastening member 13 overlaps with the second hole 3213b in the radial direction. Therefore, in the rotational direction, the connecting member 3800 and the rotor 3200 are restrained from each other by the end of the fastening member 13, and slippage between the connecting member 3800 and the rotor 3200 can be prevented.

[0216] FIG. 34 is a diagram showing the yoke 3210. 34, the yoke 3210 may include a base 3211, a magnet accommodating portion 3212, and a pillar portion 3213. The yoke 3210 may be a cylindrical member having one side and the other side generally open. The magnet accommodating portion 3212 may protrude from the base 3211. The pillar portion 3213 may protrude from the magnet accommodating portion 3212. The base 3211, the magnet accommodating portion 3212, and the pillar portion 3213 may have different inner diameters. The inner diameter of the base 3211 may be larger than the inner diameter of the magnet accommodating portion 3212. The inner diameter of the magnet accommodating portion 3212 may be larger than the inner diameter of the pillar portion 3213.

[0217] A sensing magnet 3230 is disposed inside the base 3211. A driving magnet 3220 is disposed inside the magnet accommodating portion 3212. A part of the bearing housing 3500 may be disposed inside the column portion 3213. One end surface of the portion 3213 contacts one end surface of the connecting member 3800 in the axial direction. A first hole 3213a through which the shaft 3100 passes may be disposed on one surface of the column portion 3213. A protrusion 3830 of the connecting member 3800 is press-fitted into the first hole 3213a.

[0218] The pillar portion 3213 may be arranged so as to overlap the holder 3900 in the radial direction. The pillar portion 3213 may be arranged so as to overlap the first mirror 31000 and the second mirror 31100 in the radial direction. Such a shape of the yoke 3210 takes into consideration the characteristics of the shaft 3100, the first mirror 31000, and the second mirror 31100, which are arranged long in the axial direction.

[0219] The yoke 3210 may include a second hole 3213b. An end of the fastening member 13 is located in the second hole 3213b. Since the end of the fastening member 13 is disposed passing through the second hole 3213b, the yoke 3210 and the connecting member 3800 are constrained to each other in the rotational direction. A plurality of second holes 3213b may be disposed. The number of second holes 3213b may correspond to the number of fastening members 13. The second holes 3213b may be formed recessed in the radial direction from an edge of the first hole 3213a.

[0220] FIG. 35 is a perspective view showing a bearing housing 3500, and FIG. 36 is a side cross-sectional view of the bearing housing 3500 taken along line B3-B3 in FIG.

[0221] 35 and 36, the bearing housing 3500 may include a first region 3510 in contact with the stator 3300, a second region 3520 in contact with the first bearing 3700A, and a third region 3530 in contact with the second bearing 3700B.

[0222] The first region 3510 is disposed on one side of the second region 3520 in the axial direction, and the third region 3530 is disposed on the other side of the first region 3510. The bearing housing 3500 has a hole 3501 disposed in the center. The shaft 3100 is disposed inside the hole 3501. The bearing housing 3500 may include an accommodation space S that accommodates the second bearing 3700B. The hole 3501 and the accommodation space S are in communication with each other.

[0223] An outer diameter D13 of the first region 3510 can be larger than an outer diameter D23 of the second region 3520. And, an inner diameter D33 of the third region 3530 can be larger than the outer diameter D13 of the first region 3510.

[0224] The structure of the bearing housing 3500 is such that the stator 3300 is arranged to overlap the mirrors 31000 and 31100 in the radial direction, thereby increasing the axial length of the mirrors 31000 and 31100.

[0225] FIG. 37 is an enlarged side view of B3 in FIG. The motor according to the embodiment has an advantage in that the axial length of the mirrors 31000 and 31100 is increased to improve sensing performance. In order to ensure the axial length of the mirrors 31000 and 31100, the outer diameter of the stator 3300 must be reduced so that the stator 3300 is positioned inside the mirrors 31000 and 31100. However, when the outer diameter of the stator 3300 is reduced, the coil winding space for ensuring torque is reduced. Therefore, the inner diameter of the stator 3300 is reduced to ensure sufficient coil winding space.

[0226] When the inner diameter of the stator 3300 is reduced, the outer diameter of the bearing housing 3500 is reduced, so that the installation space for the bearing located between the inner surface of the bearing housing 3500 and the shaft 3100 is narrowed, making it difficult to install the bearing. Referring to FIG. 37, unlike the second bearing 3700B arranged between the shaft 3100 and the bearing housing 3500, the first bearing 3700A is arranged between the bearing housing 3500 and the yoke to solve this problem. When the first bearing 3700A is arranged outside the bearing housing 3500, a relatively large bearing can be installed. Therefore, the robustness of the shafting structure can be greatly improved. In addition, the second bearing 3700B supports the shaft 3100, and the first bearing 3700A directly supports the yoke 3210, so that the robustness of the shafting structure can be further improved.

[0227] Looking specifically, we see the following: The first bearing 3700A is disposed so as to overlap the mirrors 31000, 31100 in the radial direction. On the other hand, the second bearing 3700B is disposed so as not to overlap the mirrors 31000, 31100 in the radial direction. The inner diameter D93 of the first bearing 3700A is larger than the inner diameter D83 of the second bearing 3700B. This is because the inner ring of the first bearing 3700A is fixed to the bearing housing 3500, and the inner ring of the second bearing 3700B is fixed to the shaft.

[0228] The magnet accommodating portion 3212 is disposed so as to overlap the mirrors 31000 and 31100 in the radial direction. The outer diameter D43 of the magnet accommodating portion 3212 is larger than the outer diameter D53 of the column portion 3213. The outer diameter D43 of the magnet accommodating portion 3212 is smaller than the shortest distance L between the first mirror 31000 and the second mirror 31100. The inner diameter D73 of the stator 3300 is smaller than the outer diameter D63 of the first bearing 3700A. This is because the stator 3300 is positioned between the first mirror 31000 and the second mirror 31100.

[0229] Incidentally, the drive magnet 3220 of the rotor 3200 is disposed so as to overlap the first mirror 31000 and the second mirror 31100 in the radial direction.

[0230] FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a holder 3900. 38, the holder 3900 may include a first member 3910, a second member 3920, a third member 3930, and a side wall 3950. The first member 3910 is coupled to the first mirror 31000. The second member 3920 is coupled to the second mirror 31100. The third member 3930 connects the first member 3910 and the second member 3920. The side wall 3950 may be disposed between the first member 3910 and the second member 3920. The first member 3910 may include a third surface 3901 that contacts the first mirror 31000. The second member 3920 may include a fourth surface 3902 that contacts the second mirror 31100. The third surface 3901 and the fourth surface 3902 may be disposed opposite to each other. The third surface 3901 and the fourth surface 3902 may be disposed long along the axial direction.

[0231] The first surface 3801 may be divided into a horizontal region 3900A and a vertical region 3900B that contact a portion of the first mirror 31000 by the free space inside the holder 3900. The second surface 3802 may also be divided into a horizontal region 3900A and a vertical region 3900B that contact a portion of the second mirror 31100.

[0232] The holder 3900 may include a first groove 3940A and a second groove 3940B to which adhesive is applied. The first groove 3940A is formed by being recessed in the third surface 3901. The first groove 3940A may be arranged such that its axial length k13 is greater than its width length w13. Such a first groove 3940A may be arranged in the vertical region 3900B of the first surface 3801. The second groove 3940B is formed by being recessed in the fourth surface 3902. The second groove 3940B may be arranged such that its axial length k13 is greater than its width length w13. Such a second groove 3940B may be arranged in the vertical region 3900B of the second surface 3802.

[0233] The first mirror 31000 and the second mirror 31100 have a rectangular structure with a relatively long axial length in consideration of the scanning range. Therefore, when the first groove 3940A and the second groove 3940B to which the adhesive is applied are arranged long in the axial direction, there is an advantage that the bonding strength between the first mirror 31000 and the second mirror 31100 and the holder 3900 is increased, and there is an advantage that the adhesive can be easily applied to the holder 3900 and the adhesive can be easily cured.

[0234] The holder 3900 can be manufactured by die casting using aluminum, which can reduce the weight relatively.

[0235] FIG. 39 is a cross-sectional view of the holder 3900 taken along line C3-C3 of FIG.

[0236] 39, the third member 3930 of the holder 3900 is disposed in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction and connects the first member 3910 and the second member 3920. The third member 3930 may include a fourth hole 3960 and a fifth hole 3970. The fourth hole 3960 is where the shaft 3100 passes through, and the inner diameter of the fourth hole 3960 is set to be larger than the outer diameter of the shaft 3100. When the shaft 3100 passes through the fourth hole 3960, an end of the shaft 3100 may protrude above the upper surface of the third member 3930.

[0237] The fifth hole 3970 is where the fastening member 13 passes through, and the inner diameter of the fifth hole 3970 is set to be larger than the outer diameter of the shaft 3100. When the fastening member 13 passes through the fifth hole 3970 and is fastened to the connecting member 3800, the head of the fastening member 13 may contact the upper surface of the third member 3930. The second hole 3213b, the third hole 3820, and the fifth hole 3970 may be arranged to correspond to each other in the axial direction. The end of the fastening member 13 that passes through the fifth hole 3970 and the third hole 3820 is located in the second hole 3213b.

[0238] FIG. 40 is a cross-sectional view of the holder 3900 taken along line D3-D3 of FIG.

[0239] 40, the first member 3910 may include a fifth surface 3903 disposed opposite the third surface 3901. A third groove 3903a may be disposed in the fifth surface 3903. The third groove 3903a may be recessed in the fifth surface 3903 toward the third surface 3901 and formed in a curved surface. The second member 3920 may include a sixth surface 3904 disposed opposite the fourth surface 3902. A fourth groove 3904a may be disposed in the sixth surface 3904. The fourth groove 3904a may be recessed in the sixth surface 3904 toward the fourth surface 3902 and formed in a curved surface.

[0240] A part of the yoke 3210 can be disposed in the third groove 3903a. And another part of the yoke 3210 can be disposed in the fourth groove 3904a. The third groove 3903a and the fourth groove 3904a have the advantage that the size of the holder 3900 can be reduced while maintaining the size of the yoke 3210.

[0241] Fig. 41 is a perspective view showing a motor according to an embodiment, Fig. 42 is an exploded perspective view of the motor shown in Fig. 41, and Fig. 43 is a side cross-sectional view of the motor based on A4-A4 in Fig. 41. Hereinafter, the inner side is the direction toward the shaft 4100 based on the radial direction of the motor, and the outer side is the opposite direction to the inner side.

[0242] 41 to 43, a motor according to an embodiment may include a shaft 4100, a rotor 4200, and a stator 4300.

[0243] The shaft 4100 is coupled to a yoke 4210 of the rotor 4200. The shaft 4100 may be coupled to the yoke 4210 by press-fitting. Alternatively, the shaft 4100 may be integral with the yoke 4210. Such a shaft 4100 rotates together with the rotor 4200. The shaft 4100 is rotatably supported by a bearing 4700 disposed inside a bearing housing 4500.

[0244] The rotor 4200 may include a yoke 4210, a drive magnet 4220, and a sensing magnet 4230.

[0245] The yoke 4210 is coupled to the shaft 4100. The shaft 4100 may be located at the center of the yoke 4210.

[0246] The driving magnet 4220 is for rotating the yoke 4210. The driving magnet 4220 may be disposed on an inner surface of the yoke 4210. The driving magnet 4220 may be disposed to face the stator 4300 in the radial direction of the rotor 4200. When an electrical interaction occurs between the driving magnet 4220 and a coil of the stator 4300, the yoke 4210 rotates. The driving magnet 4220 may be a combination of a plurality of unit magnets. Alternatively, the driving magnet 4220 may be a single item having a ring shape.

[0247] The sensing magnet 4230 is for precisely recognizing the position of the rotor 4200. The sensing magnet 4230 may be disposed on the inner surface of the yoke 4210. The sensing magnet 4230 may be disposed so as to face the substrate 4400 in the axial direction.

[0248] The stator 4300 may be disposed between the shaft 4100 and the yoke 4210. The stator 4300 may be fixed to an outer surface of the bearing housing 4500. The stator 4300 may include a stator 4300 core including a plurality of teeth, and a coil may be wound on each tooth. The teeth may include an insulator that insulates the coil from the stator 4300 core.

[0249] The substrate 4400 is disposed on one side of the yoke 4210. The substrate 4400 may include a first sensor 4410. The first sensor 4410 may be a Hall IC or an encoder IC that senses a change in magnetic flux of the sensing magnet 4230. The first sensor 4410 may be disposed facing the sensing magnet 4230 in the axial direction. The substrate 4400 may include a second sensor 4420. The second sensor 4420 may be a Hall IC that senses a change in magnetic flux of the driving magnet 4220. The second sensor 4420 may be disposed facing the driving magnet 4220 in the axial direction.

[0250] The bearing housing 4500 is a member for fixing the first bearing 4700A and the second bearing 4700B to form a shaft system. The bearing housing 4500 may include a region such as a cylindrical member arranged long along the axial direction.

[0251] A bearing housing 4500 is fixed to the plate 4600. Although the plate 4600 and the bearing housing 4500 are shown as separate items, the plate 4600 and the bearing housing 4500 may be integrally formed. The substrate 4400 may be mounted on one surface of the plate 4600.

[0252] The first bearing 4700A may support an upper end of the shaft 4100, and the second bearing 4700B may support a lower end of the shaft 4100.

[0253] The connecting member 4800 is a member that connects the yoke 4210 and the holder 4900. The connecting member 4800 is disposed between the yoke 4210 and the holder 4900 in the axial direction, and connects the yoke 4210 and the holder 4900. When the yoke 4210 rotates, the connecting member 4800 rotates and the holder 4900 also rotates. Such a connecting member 4800 may be a cylindrical member. One surface of the connecting member 4800 may contact the yoke 4210 in the axial direction, and the other surface of the connecting member 4800 may contact the holder 4900.

[0254] The holder 4900 fixes the mirror 41000. The holder 4900 is coupled to the connecting member 4800 and rotates together with the yoke 4210. The holder 4900 may be a member made of a frame such that the cross section is hollow inside. The holder 4900 having such a shape has the advantage that it is strong against bending and can significantly reduce weight. A first mirror 41000A and a second mirror 41000B may be disposed facing each other on one side and the other side of the holder 4900. The holder 4900 may be disposed to overlap the first mirror 41000A and the second mirror 41000B in the radial direction.

[0255] The mirror 41000 serves to reflect the laser irradiated to the sensing object. The mirror 41000 may include a first mirror 41000A disposed on one side of the holder 4900 and a second mirror 41000B disposed on the other side of the holder 4900. When the yoke 4210 rotates, the holder 4900 rotates, and as the holder 4900 rotates, the mirror 41000 also rotates.

[0256] FIG. 44 is a perspective view showing a mirror, and FIG. 45 is a plan view of the mirror shown in FIG.

[0257] 44 and 45, the mirror 41000 may be a rectangular plate-like member having a long length in the axial direction. The mirror 41000 may include a rear surface 41100, a side surface 41200, a front surface 41300, an upper surface 41400, and a lower surface 41500. The rear surface 41100 is a surface that contacts the holder 4900. The front surface 41300 is a surface that reflects a laser. The side surface 41200 may be disposed on one side and the other side of the mirror 41000. The side surface 41200 may include a first side surface 41210 and a second side surface 41220. The first side surface 41210 may be a surface adjacent to the front surface 41300, and the second side surface 41220 may be a surface adjacent to the rear surface 41100. The first side surface 41210 may be disposed at an angle based on a surface extending from the front surface 41300. Therefore, the area of ​​the front surface 41300 can be smaller than the area of ​​the rear surface 41100.

[0258] FIG. 46 is a perspective view showing the body of the holder 4900. 46, the holder 4900 may include a body 4910. The body 4910 includes a first surface 4901 that contacts the rear surface 41100 of the mirror 41000. The two first surfaces 4901 may be disposed opposite each other, and the two first surfaces 4901 may be connected at two sides 4910A that are spaced apart from each other. A fastening hole 4904 may be disposed in each side 4910A. The fastening hole 4904 is for coupling the holder 4900 to a bracket 4920.

[0259] FIG. 47 is a perspective view showing a bracket 4920 of a holder 4900, and FIG. 48 is a plan view of the bracket 4920 shown in FIG.

[0260] 47 and 48, the bracket 4920 is a member for fixing the body 4910 of the holder 4900 and the mirror 41000. When only adhesive is used, the bonding strength between the holder 4900 and the mirror 41000 is weak, so the holder 4900 and the mirror 41000 are additionally fixed through the bracket 4920. The bracket 4920 may include a bracket body 4921 and a clip part 4922. The bracket body 4921 is fixed to a side part 4910A of the holder 4900. The cross-sectional shape of the bracket body 4921 may be U-shaped. A fastening hole 4921a is formed in the bracket body 4921. The bracket body 4921 is connected to the body 4910 of the holder 4900 through the first screw 24 or the second screw 34 passing through the fastening hole 4921a.

[0261] The clip portion 4922 can be disposed by being bent outward from the end portion of the bracket body 4921. The clip portion 4922 is an elastically deformable member, and is a portion that applies pressure to the side surface 41200 of the mirror 41000 to directly fix the mirror 41000.

[0262] The clip portion 4922 may be divided into a first region 4922a and a second region 4922b. The first region 4922a is a portion bent vertically at the bracket body 4921. The second region 4922b is a portion bent toward the bracket body 4921 from the first region 4922a.

[0263] The holder 4900 includes a first protrusion 4902 that comes into contact with the mirror 41000 to fix the mirror 41000 to the holder 4900. The first protrusion 4902 is formed to protrude from the first surface 4901. Hereinafter, a surface indicating an extension surface of the first surface 4901 is a reference surface L40, and a second region 4922b of the bracket 4920 that protrudes from the reference surface L40 corresponds to the first protrusion 4902.

[0264] FIG. 49 is a plan view of the holder 4900 and mirror 41000.

[0265] 49, the second region 4922b of the bracket 4920 contacts the side surface 41200 of the mirror 41000 by the first protrusion 4902, thereby fixing the mirror 41000 to the holder 4900. Specifically, the second region 4922b contacts the inclined first side surface 41210 of the mirror 41000 to press the mirror 41000. Since the second region 4922b is inclined in correspondence with the first side surface 41210, it is possible to press the mirror 41000 in the direction toward the holder 4900, thereby increasing the fixing force. At this time, a pad that contacts the first side surface 41210 is attached to the second region 4922b, thereby preventing the first side surface 41210 from being scratched and damaged, and preventing vibration, noise, separation, etc. from occurring due to a gap between the second region 4922b and the first side surface 41210.

[0266] FIG. 50 shows the process of assembling the holder 4900 and the mirror 41000.

[0267]

[0346] 49 and 50, as shown in (a) and (b) of Fig. 50, a mirror 41000 is first fixed to a body 4910 of a holder 4900 using an adhesive. Next, as shown in (c) and (d) of Fig. 50, a bracket 4920 is attached to the body 4910 of the holder 4900, and a clip portion 4922 of the bracket 4920 presses a side surface 41200 of the mirror 41000 to additionally fix the mirror 41000 to the body 4910 of the holder 4900. Next, as shown in (e) and (f) of Fig. 50, the bracket 4920 is fastened to the body 4910 of the holder 4900 through a first screw 24 and a second screw 34, and the mirror 41000 is finally fixed to the holder 4900.

[0268] FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a body 4910 of a modified holder 4900, FIG. 52 is a side view of the modified holder 4900, and FIG. 53 is a side view of the holder 4900 in which the body 4910 shown in FIG. 51 is arranged, and a mirror 41000.

[0269] 51 to 53, in the holder 4900 according to the modified example, a second protrusion 4905 may be disposed on a body 4910 of the holder 4900. The second protrusion 4905 protrudes from the first surface 4901 and contacts an upper surface 41400 or a lower surface 41500 of the mirror 41000. With the first protrusion 4902 supporting the side surface 41200 of the mirror 41000, the second protrusion 4905 supports the upper surface 41400 and the lower surface 41500 of the mirror 41000, so that the mirror 41000 can be fixed to the holder 4900 more firmly and the mirror 41000 can be prevented from coming off from the upper side or the lower side of the holder 4900.

[0270] By using such second protrusion 4905, the height H14 of the mirror 41000 can be made larger than the height H24 of the bracket 4920 and smaller than the height H34 of the holder 4900.

[0271] FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a holder 4900 and a mirror 41000 according to yet another modified example, FIG. 55 is a perspective view of a bracket 4920 shown in FIG. 54, and FIG. 56 is a plan view of the bracket 4920 shown in FIG.

[0272] 54 to 56, a holder 4900 and a mirror 41000 according to another modified example have a feature that the holder 4900 contacts the front surface 41300 of the mirror 41000 to fix the mirror 41000. The clip portion 4922 of the bracket 4920 of the holder 4900 may include a third region 4922c and a fourth region 4922d. The third region 4922c may be formed by bending vertically from the bracket body 4921. The fourth region 4922d may be formed by bending vertically from the third region 4922c toward the bracket body 4921. The fourth region 4922d contacts the front surface 41300 of the mirror 41000. The length of the fourth region 4922d may be formed relatively much shorter than the length of the third region 4922c. This is to minimize the shielding of the front surface 41300 of the mirror 41000.

[0273] FIG. 57 is a plan view showing a bracket 4920 that contacts the front surface 41300 of the mirror 41000 to secure the mirror 41000 to the holder 4900.

[0274] 57, the fourth region 4922d of the clip portion 4922 of the bracket 4920 comes into contact with the vicinity of an edge of the front surface 41300 of the mirror 41000, thereby fixing the mirror 41000 to the body 4910 of the holder 4900. Since the bracket 4920 comes into contact with and fixes the front surface 41300 of the mirror 41000, the mirror 41000 can be fixed to the holder 4900 more firmly than when the bracket 4920 fixes the side surface 41200 of the mirror 41000. Since the fourth region 4922d fixes only a very small portion of the front surface 41300 of the mirror 41000, and the height of the bracket 4920 is relatively much smaller than the height of the mirror 41000, the mirror 41000 can be fixed to the holder 4900 without significantly affecting the sensing performance.

[0275] FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a holder 4900 and a mirror 41000 according to yet another modified example, FIG. 59 is an exploded view of the holder 4900 and the mirror 41000 shown in FIG. 58, and FIG. 60 is a plan view of the holder 4900 and the mirror 41000 shown in FIG.

[0276] 58 to 60, in a holder 4900 according to another modified example, a portion of a body 4910 may be implemented as a first protrusion 4902 supporting a side surface 41200 of a mirror 41000. Specifically, the body 4910 may include a first part 4911 and a second part 4912. The first part 4911 and the second part 4912 are coupled to each other by a first screw 24 and a second screw 34. The first part 4911 and the second part 4912 may have the same shape and size. The first part 4911 and the second part 4912 may each be formed to have a U-shaped cross section.

[0277] The first part 4911 and the second part 4912 may be arranged symmetrically with respect to the width center C of the mirror 41000.

[0278] The first part 4911 may include a portion of the first surface 4901 that contacts the rear surface 41100 of the mirror 41000. The second part 4912 may include the remainder of the first surface 4901 that contacts the rear surface 41100 of the mirror 41000.

[0279] The first protrusion 4902 may include a 1-1 protrusion 4902A in contact with one side surface 41200 of the mirror 41000, and a 1-2 protrusion 4902B in contact with the other side surface 41200 of the mirror 41000. The 1-1 protrusion 4902A is disposed at an end of the first part 4911 and protrudes beyond the first surface 4901. The 1-2 protrusion 4902B is disposed at an end of the second part 4912 and protrudes beyond the first surface 4901.

[0280] The thickness t14 of the first protrusion 4902 may be the same as the thickness t24 of the mirror 41000.

[0281] The first screw 24 can be fastened on the first part 4911 side, penetrating the first part 4911 and the second part 4912. Thus, the head of the first screw 24 contacts the first part 4911. The second screw 34 can be fastened on the second part 4912 side, penetrating the first part 4911 and the second part 4912. Thus, the head of the second screw 34 contacts the second part 4912.

[0282] FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a holder 4900 and a mirror 41000 according to yet another modified example, FIG. 62 is an exploded view of the holder 4900 and the mirror 41000 shown in FIG. 61, and FIG. 63 is a plan view of the holder 4900 and the mirror 41000 shown in FIG.

[0283] 61 and 62, in yet another modified example of a holder 4900, a part of the body 4910 is implemented as a first protrusion 4902 supporting the side 41200 of the mirror 41000, but the body 4910 is composed of three parts, and the side 41200 of the mirror 41000 is arranged in a stepped manner.

[0284] Specifically, the body 4910 may include a third part 4913, a fourth part 4914, and a fifth part 4915. The third part 4913 may have a hexahedral block shape including the first surface 4901. The fourth part 4914 and the fifth part 4915 are respectively coupled to the third part 4913 via the first screw 24 and the second screw 34. The fourth part 4914 and the fifth part 4915 may each have a U-shaped cross section. The fourth part 4914 and the fifth part 4915 may each have a first protrusion 4902 disposed thereon.

[0285] The side surface 41200 of the mirror 41000 may include a third side surface 41200 adjacent to the front surface 41300 of the mirror 41000, and a fourth side surface 41200 adjacent to the rear surface 41100 of the mirror 41000. The third side surface 41200 and the fourth side surface 41200 are connected by a step surface 1250. The first protrusion 4902 may be disposed so as to contact the step surface 1250. That is, a part of the mirror 41000 and a part of the first protrusion 4902 are disposed so as to overlap with each other based on the thickness direction of the mirror 41000. Such a structure of the first protrusion 4902 and the side surface 41200 of the mirror 41000 has an advantage of increasing the bonding force between the mirror 41000 and the holder 4900. In particular, it has an effect of preventing the mirror 41000 from coming off in the radial direction of the motor due to centrifugal force.

[0286] The present invention can be used in various devices such as vehicles and home appliances.

Claims

1. A shaft, a rotor coupled to the shaft; a stator disposed between the shaft and the rotor; a bearing disposed between the shaft and the stator; a base plate; the rotor includes a yoke coupled to the shaft; the base plate includes a body, a first partition protruding from the body, and a second partition extending from the first partition, the first partition is disposed between the bearing and the stator, the first partition wall contacts a side surface of the outer ring of the bearing, and the second partition wall contacts one surface of the outer ring of the bearing, The yoke includes an extension that contacts the shaft, and a second partition is disposed radially opposite the extension, A motor, wherein a distance from the body to an upper end of the first partition is smaller than a maximum axial distance from the body of the base plate to the yoke.

2. the yoke includes a first hole through which the shaft passes; the base plate includes a second hole through which the shaft passes; The inner diameter of the second hole is larger than the inner diameter of the first hole, the shaft contacts an inner surface of the first hole; The motor of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the bearing contacts an inner surface of the second hole.

3. a coupling member disposed on the rotor, the coupling member including a first surface and a second surface; A holder disposed on the connecting member; a mirror coupled to the holder; the rotor includes a yoke coupled to the shaft; The motor of claim 1 , wherein the first surface contacts the holder and the second surface contacts the yoke.

4. and a substrate on which the sensor is disposed; The rotor includes a yoke and a magnet coupled to the yoke. The yoke includes a body and a flange extending from the body. the flange includes a first edge, a second edge disposed on an outer circumferential surface of the body, and a third edge connecting the first edge and the second edge and formed along a radial direction of the yoke, the first edges and the second edges are alternately arranged along a circumferential direction of the yoke, the substrate includes a coil electrically connected to the sensor, the sensor being disposed to correspond to the magnet; The motor of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the coil is disposed between the first edge and the second edge in a radial direction of the yoke.

5. A connecting member disposed on the rotor; A holder disposed on the connecting member; a mirror coupled to the holder; a bearing housing coupled to the stator; a first bearing and a second bearing disposed in the bearing housing; the first bearing is disposed between the bearing housing and the yoke; the second bearing is disposed between the shaft and the bearing housing; the stator is disposed so as to overlap the mirror in a radial direction; 2. The motor of claim 1, wherein the bearing housing includes a first region in contact with the stator and a second region in contact with the first bearing, the outer diameter of the first region being larger than the outer diameter of the second region.

6. A connecting member disposed on the rotor; A holder disposed on the connecting member; a mirror coupled to the holder; a bearing housing coupled to the stator; a first bearing and a second bearing disposed in the bearing housing; The inner diameter of the first bearing is larger than the inner diameter of the second bearing, 2. The motor of claim 1, wherein the bearing housing includes a first region in contact with the stator and a second region in contact with the first bearing, the outer diameter of the first region being larger than the outer diameter of the second region.

7. A connecting member disposed on the rotor; A holder disposed on the connecting member; a first mirror and a second mirror coupled to the holder; a bearing housing coupled to the stator; a first bearing disposed in the bearing housing; The rotor includes a yoke coupled to the shaft and a magnet disposed in the yoke, the yoke includes a magnet accommodating portion in which the magnet is disposed and a column portion in contact with the first bearing, an outer diameter of the magnet housing portion is larger than an outer diameter of the column portion and smaller than a shortest distance between the first mirror and the second mirror; 2. The motor of claim 1, wherein the bearing housing includes a first region in contact with the stator and a second region in contact with the first bearing, the outer diameter of the first region being larger than the outer diameter of the second region.

8. A connecting member disposed on the rotor; A holder disposed on the connecting member; a mirror coupled to the holder; the holder includes a first surface that contacts a rear surface of the mirror and a first protrusion that protrudes from the first surface; the first protrusion contacts either a side surface or a front surface of the mirror; the holder includes a body including the first surface and a bracket coupled to the body, The bracket includes a bracket body that contacts the holder, and a clip portion that is bent from the bracket body and contacts a side surface of the mirror, The clip portion includes a first region and a second region, 2. The motor according to claim 1, wherein the first region is a portion bent vertically at the bracket body, and the second region is a portion bent toward the bracket body from the first region.

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