Inductive components and methods for adjusting inductance - Patents.com

Abstract

The inductive component (1) comprises a winding (2) and at least one adjusting body (4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n) for adjusting the inductance (L) of the inductive component (1), the adjusting body (4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n) including a ferromagnetic material and surrounding at least a partial area of ​​the winding (2), and the inductance (L) is adjusted by the shape and / or position and / or number of the adjusting body (4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n).

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an inductive component and a method for adjusting the inductance of an inductive component. This can be a coil with a magnetic core or an air-core coil, i.e. a coil without a magnetic core. Inductive components are used, inter alia, in stereo systems. [Background technology]

[0002] In many applications, it is desirable to precisely tune the inductance value of a component, at least as a statistical average over a batch of inductances. Resonant applications in particular require high precision inductance tuning.

[0003] The exact geometric dimensions, material properties, and operating temperature affect the inductance of an electrical component. High-precision inductance values ​​can only be produced within certain physical limits, which on the one hand requires materials that are negligibly temperature-dependent, and on the other hand, precise control of geometry and material properties. Correcting deviations in the inductance value of a finished component from a desired target value is called "tuning" or "tuning".

[0004] Adjustable inductive components are described in the documents DE 36 18 122 A1, DE 39 26 231 A1, DE 199 52 192 A1 and DE 10 2008 063 312 A1. Adjustment is usually achieved by forcing a core of soft magnetic material in or out of the windings or by pulling the windings apart or compressing them. Summary of the Invention

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENT It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved inductive component and method for adjusting the inductance of an inductive component.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the invention, an inductive component comprises a winding and at least one tuning body for tuning an inductance of the inductive component, the tuning body comprising a ferromagnetic material and surrounding at least a portion of the area of ​​the winding.

[0007] In particular, at least a part of the region of the adjusting body is arranged in a region further away from the winding axis of the winding than outside the winding. The winding is in particular arranged at least partially in the adjusting body. At least a part of the region of the adjusting body is therefore arranged in the external space of the winding. The adjusting body in particular does not extend into the interior of the winding and is therefore not configured as a magnetic core or part of a magnetic core. The winding can also be arranged completely in the adjusting body or only end regions of the winding can protrude from the adjusting body.

[0008] For example, the length of the adjustment body is similar to the length of the winding. The length of the adjustment body may be shorter or longer than the winding by up to half the length of the winding. Therefore, a particularly good setting of the inductance can be achieved by moving the adjustment body from the central position, since the longitudinal ends of the adjustment body at the ends of the winding are the main influencing factors.

[0009] The magnetic field of the winding is induced through the ferromagnetic material of the adjusting body, so that the inductance of the component is adjusted. The material of the adjusting body is preferably not conductive or slightly conductive. As a result, no current flow is induced in the adjusting body to counteract the magnetic field generated by the winding. For example, the inductance can be maximized when the adjusting body is centered relative to the coil and reduced when the coil is displaced.

[0010] The adjustment body comprises, for example, ferrite or an iron alloy. The material of the adjustment body can be selected to be largely temperature independent, which means that the adjustment can be temperature independent.

[0011] There can be only one adjustment body or there can be several such adjustment bodies. Several adjustment bodies are also called adjustment devices in the following. The characteristics described for one adjustment body can be applied equally to the adjustment device or to the individual adjustment bodies of the adjustment device.

[0012] In one embodiment, the winding is at least partially arranged in an adjustment body, which is configured, for example, as a hollow body, and which can in particular be configured as a ring or a sleeve.

[0013] The inductance of the component is adjusted by the shape and / or position of the adjustment body and / or the number of adjustment bodies. The inductance can be fine-tuned in particular by changing the shape, position and / or number of adjustment bodies of the component.

[0014] The inductive component may comprise a so-called air-core coil. In this case, the component does not have a magnetic core inserted into the winding. In such an embodiment, the inductance can be adjusted particularly well by means of an external adjustment body. In an alternative embodiment, the inductive component may comprise a magnetic core, for example a ferrite core. In this case, the adjustment body is preferably configured separately from the ferrite core.

[0015] The winding wire is configured, for example, as a flat wire. This can be a copper wire. The inductance of the component is, for example, 1-1000 nH. Depending on the design, the inductance can be adjusted in the range of up to 10% by changing the adjustment element.

[0016] In one embodiment, the component comprises several such adjustment bodies, for example forming a sleeve-shaped adjustment device in which the windings are arranged. The inductance can be flexibly adjusted by combining adjustment bodies with different lengths, shapes, material compositions and by varying the number of adjustment bodies.

[0017] The adjustment bodies may have different lengths. The length is defined as the extension along the winding axis of the winding. Adjustment bodies can be added or removed to adjust the inductance. When the inductance value of the component matches the target value, the adjustment body can be fixed in place.

[0018] Alternatively or additionally, the adjustment bodies can have different diameters. The diameter is defined as the extension of the adjustment body perpendicular to the winding axis. To perform the adjustment, one adjustment body can be replaced by an adjustment body having a different diameter. It is also possible to combine adjustment bodies with different geometric shapes. For example, adjustment bodies with circular, elliptical and rectangular outer contours can be combined.

[0019] Alternatively or additionally, the adjustment bodies can comprise different ferromagnetic materials: to perform the adjustment, one adjustment body can be replaced by an adjustment body comprising a different material.

[0020] To adjust the inductance, it is also possible to change the number of adjustment bodies. Also, the filling body containing a non-magnetic material can be replaced by an adjustment body or vice versa. The filling body containing a non-magnetic material can be arranged between at least two of the adjustment bodies. The filling body contains, for example, a plastic material.

[0021] In various embodiments, the adjustment body has a center point relative to the winding axis, the center point being a distance from the center point of the winding relative to the winding axis. The winding axis can also be defined as the x-axis. The center point of the adjustment body is therefore a distance from the center point of the winding in the x-direction.

[0022] The center point may refer to the geometric center point of a winding or adjusting body, for example relative to the winding axis. The center point may also refer to the center of mass or magnetic center of a winding or adjusting body.

[0023] Displacement of the tuning body away from the center point of the winding leads, for example, to a decrease in inductance, while displacement towards the center point leads to an increase in inductance. An initial arrangement at a certain distance from the center point, i.e. an eccentric arrangement, provides sufficient flexibility to adjust the inductance. A spaced arrangement may also be present, especially after fine tuning.

[0024] Moving the adjustment bodies or windings directly can shift the center point. Changing the shape, material, or number of adjustment bodies can also shift the center point.

[0025] In one embodiment, the inductance is adjusted by the position of the adjusting body relative to the winding axis. To perform the adjustment, the adjusting body can be moved in both directions relative to the winding, for example until a target value is reached. It is also possible to move individual adjusting bodies of the adjusting device or the entire adjusting device accordingly.

[0026] The inductive component may comprise a stop for limiting the displacement of the adjusting body along the winding axis, the stop being formed, for example, by part of the coil carrier or attached to the coil carrier. Stops for limiting the displacement may also be provided on both sides.

[0027] The adjustment body is disposed at a distance from the stop, e.g., before and / or after the displacement. Thus, there is room to move the adjustment body toward the stop, thereby providing flexibility for fine tuning of the inductance. The adjustment body can also be adjacent to the stop before fine tuning and can be moved away from the stop during fine tuning.

[0028] Before and / or after the fine adjustment, the adjustment body is arranged such that a displacement in one direction leads, for example, to an increase in inductance, and a displacement in the opposite direction leads to a decrease in inductance. The center point of the adjustment body is, for example, at a distance from both the center point of the winding and the stop position. The stop position is the position of the center point of the adjustment body when it is adjacent to the stop.

[0029] For example, the distance from the stop position to the center point of the adjustment body is at least 20% of the distance between the stop position and the center point of the winding. Additionally or alternatively, the distance from the center point of the winding to the center point of the adjustment body is at least 20% of the distance between the stop position and the center point of the winding.

[0030] The adjusting body or adjusting device is fixed, for example, with respect to the winding. After adjusting the inductance, the adjusting body is fixed, in particular with respect to displacement along the winding axis. For this purpose, for example, a binder is applied before or after the adjustment. If a binder is applied before the adjustment, a slow-hardening binder can be used, whereby the adjusting body can be moved for the adjustment before the binder hardens.

[0031] The bonding agent may be an adhesive. The bonding agent may, for example, attach the adjustment body to the winding or to the coil carrier. Thus, after the adjustment body is fixed, no further adjustment is possible. However, the component may be configured such that adjustment by moving the adjustment body along the winding axis is possible before the bonding agent is applied.

[0032] In one embodiment, the inductive component comprises a housing for shielding. This can be a metal housing. The adjustment body can be arranged between the housing and the winding. Additionally or alternatively, the adjustment body can also serve as a shield.

[0033] According to a further aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for adjusting an inductance value of an inductive component, comprising: an inductive component comprising a winding and an adjusting body, the adjusting body comprising a ferromagnetic material and surrounding at least a partial area of ​​the winding, wherein the shape and / or the position and / or the number of the adjusting bodies are changed to adjust the inductance.

[0034] For example, the aforementioned inductive components are provided and are prepared during the method. Alternatively, or additionally, the aforementioned inductive components can be obtained using the method.

[0035] For example, there can be multiple adjustment bodies as described above. The inductance can be adjusted, for example, by removing, adding, or replacing adjustment bodies. The adjustment bodies can have different lengths, diameters, and / or materials.

[0036] For example, before adjusting the inductance, the inductance is measured. If there is a deviation from the target value, an adjustment is performed using an adjustment body. After the adjustment, another measurement and, if necessary, another adjustment can be performed.

[0037] In one embodiment, the inductance is adjusted by shifting the position of the adjustment body along the winding axis, in particular the relative positions of the winding and adjustment body being important here, whereby the displacement involves a direct displacement of the winding while the adjustment body is held in place.

[0038] For example, the adjustment body may be disposed prior to adjustment, whereby the inductance may be increased by displacement in one direction and decreased by displacement in the opposite direction. In particular, the inductance value may be greatest when the adjustment body is centered relative to the winding, and the inductance value may be lowest when the arrangement is most eccentric.

[0039] The adjustment body is, for example, initially positioned at a stop position and then moved towards the center point of the winding for adjustment. The adjustment body can also be moved beyond the center point. After adjustment, the distance from the center point stop position to the adjustment body's center point is, for example, at least 20% of the distance between the stop position and the winding's center point.

[0040] Additionally or alternatively, the distance from the center point of the winding to the center point of the tuning body is, for example, at least 20% of the distance between the stop position and the center point of the winding. These minimum distances can also be present before tuning, so that there is sufficient margin for displacement in either direction and therefore sufficient margin for reduction or increase of inductance.

[0041] After the adjustment, the position of the adjustment body relative to the winding can be fixed, a bonding agent, for example in particular an adhesive, being applied for this purpose.

[0042] This disclosure describes several aspects of the invention, and all features disclosed in connection with a component or method are also disclosed for the other aspects as well, even if the respective feature is not explicitly mentioned in the context of the other aspects.

[0043] The description of the subject matter provided herein is not limited to individual specific embodiments, but rather the features of the individual embodiments can be combined with each other, where technically reasonable.

[0044] The subject matter described herein is explained in more detail below on the basis of schematic diagram examples. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0045] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows a side view of an embodiment of an induction component. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 shows a side view of a further embodiment of a guidance component. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 shows a side view of a further embodiment of a guidance component. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 shows a side view of a further embodiment of a guidance component. [Diagram 5] 5A to 5C are schematic diagrams of a method for adjusting the inductance. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0046] In the following figures, identical reference numbers preferably designate functionally or structurally equivalent parts of the various embodiments.

[0047] Figure 1 shows an inductive component 1 comprising a winding 2. The winding 2 is formed by a wire 3 wound in a helical shape.

[0048] The wire 3 is for example wound around a coil carrier 11 (see FIG. 4). The component 1 can be configured as a so-called air-core coil, with no magnetic core inside the winding 2. The coil carrier 11 is therefore non-magnetic. The coil carrier 11 for example comprises or is made of plastic. Alternatively, the coil carrier 11 is configured as a magnetic core or a magnetic core is inserted into the coil carrier 11.

[0049] The inductive component 1 comprises an adjusting device 40 formed by a number of adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n. After the winding 2 is completed, the inductance can be precisely adjusted by the adjusting device 40. The adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n surround at least a partial area of ​​the winding 2. The adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n are in particular arranged at least partially in an area that is further away from the winding axis than the outside of the winding 2.

[0050] In particular, the winding 2 is arranged, at least in some areas, between one of the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n and the winding axis A. The term "arranged between" is defined by the fact that the winding 2 meets a perpendicular line connecting a point of the adjustment body 4_1, 4_2, 4_n to the winding axis A.

[0051] Each of the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n is formed by a ring or sleeve made of a ferromagnetic material, for example ferrite.

[0052] In this case, the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n form a hollow cylinder in which the winding 2 is arranged. A coil carrier can also be arranged in the hollow cylinder. Wire ends 6, 7 protrude from the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n. The wire ends 6, 7 continue, for example, for connecting the component 1 to a contact terminal (not shown) or the wire ends 6, 7 are provided with a further contact connection (not shown).

[0053] After the adjustment of the inductance, the adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n can be fixed with respect to the winding 2. For example, the adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n are attached to the winding 2 or to the coil carrier by means of a bonding agent, for example an adhesive. Depending on the adjustment procedure, this can be a fast- or slow-setting adhesive. For example, this is a UV adhesive.

[0054] In addition to the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_1, 4_n, the component 1 can use a housing (not shown here) which at least partially encloses the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n and the winding 2. The housing can increase the adjustment range.

[0055] The housing can be, for example, a metal housing. It can be a separate component, for example in the form of a metal cylinder. It can also be a wrap of metal foil, in particular aluminium foil, wound around the regulating bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n. Alternatively, it can also be a coating on the regulating bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n. The housing preferably extends over the entire winding 2, especially if the regulating device 40 does not extend over the entire winding 2.

[0056] In this case, the length of the adjustment device 40 is similar to the length of the winding 2 , the adjustment device 40 being in particular slightly longer than the winding 2 .

[0057] Between the adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n there may also be gaps 5. The gaps 5 may in particular be such that the position of the adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n can be changed parallel to the winding axis to adjust the inductance.

[0058] To adjust the inductance, in this case in the ring, individual adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n can be selectively added or removed. For example, after the winding 2 is generated, the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n are arranged around the winding 2 and then the inductance of the component 1 is measured. Depending on the deviation from the target value, one or more of the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n are removed or further adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n are added. Then the inductance is measured again and a check is made to see whether the target value has been reached. If necessary, the further adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n are replaced.

[0059] The adjusting bodies 4 can have different lengths l_1, l_2, l_n. Depending on the magnitude of the deviation between the target value and the measured value, longer or shorter adjusting bodies l_1, l_2, l_n are removed or added.

[0060] For example, before tuning, the inductive component 1 comprises the regulating bodies 4_1 to 4_n. For tuning, the regulating body 4_1 is removed so that the inductive component 1 comprises only the regulating bodies 4_2 to 4_n. The regulating device 40 consisting of the remaining regulating bodies 4_2 to 4_n is now shorter, which leads to changes in the inductances, in particular to a reduction in the inductance of the component 1. In particular, changes at the ends of the winding 2 lead to changes in the inductance.

[0061] Also, the centre of gravity of the regulating device 40 is now no longer centrally located in the axial direction relative to the winding 2, but rather is shifted to the right relative to the winding 2. This causes a change in inductance, in particular a reduction in the inductance of the component 1.

[0062] Alternatively or additionally, the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n can also have different peripheral shapes. For example, the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n can have rectangular or elliptical peripheral shapes. Then, the adjustment can be performed by changing the replacement of the adjustment bodies with adjustment bodies having different sizes.

[0063] The wire 3 of the winding 2 is configured, for example, as a flat wire. It can be a copper wire.

[0064] The inductance of the component 1 is, for example, 1 to 1000 nH. Depending on the design, it is possible to adjust the inductance by, for example, 0.01% up to 10% of the total inductance by changing the adjustment device 40. If the division of the adjustment device 40 is very fine, it is possible to adjust the inductance value more finely, in increments of 1 nH, or even in increments of values ​​much smaller than 1 nH.

[0065] The inductance can be flexibly adjusted by combining different lengths, shapes, numbers and material compositions of the adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n. Due to the large number of possible combinations, it is possible to find the optimum configuration in terms of AC losses, inductance, size, emission characteristics, radiation characteristics, shielding, heat generation, robustness, etc., so that optimal performance can be achieved.

[0066] Fig. 2 shows a further embodiment of the inductive component 1. In contrast to Fig. 1, filling bodies 8_1, 8_2, 8_n are also included here in addition to the adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n. The filling bodies 8_1, 8_2, 8_n are non-magnetic. The filling bodies 8_1, 8_2, 8_n comprise, for example, a plastic material.

[0067] The filling bodies 8_1, 8_2, 8_n fill the spaces between the adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n and serve to determine the position of the adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n or to fill the blank spaces after removing the adjusting bodies, for example, to adjust the inductance. Each filling body 8_1, 8_2, 8_n can have the same length as the adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n. The filling bodies 8_1, 8_2, 8_n can also have a different length from the adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n.

[0068] To adjust the inductance, one of the adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n is replaced, for example, by a filling body 8_1, 8_2, 8_n or the positions of the filling bodies 8_1, 8_2, 8_n and of the adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n are changed.

[0069] Figure 3 shows a further embodiment of the guide component 1. In contrast to figure 2, the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n have different diameters b1, b2, bn. For adjustment, one adjustment body can be replaced by an adjustment body having, for example, a larger or smaller outer diameter.

[0070] Here too, one or more fillers 8_1 can be arranged between the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n. In this case, there is only one filler 8_1 between two of the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, and no filler between the other adjustment bodies 4_2, 4_n. Also, there can be fillers between all adjustment bodies, or there can be no fillers between any adjustment bodies.

[0071] Also shown here is a housing 9 in which the adjusting device 4 and the winding 2 are accommodated. The adjusting device 4 is arranged between the housing 9 and the winding 2. The adjusting device 4 can adjoin a wall of the housing 9. The adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n can also be attached to the housing 9. The housing 9 can also be included in the other embodiments shown. Such a housing 9, in particular a metal housing, can improve shielding and increase the adjustment range.

[0072] Alternatively or additionally, the adjusting bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n can also assume an insulating function, whereby the inductances are isolated from the environment. Such shielding of electromagnetic waves / fields is necessary especially in the high frequency range. The isolation can be further optimized with a separate metal housing.

[0073] In an alternative embodiment to the air core coil, the coil carrier can also be configured as a magnetic core, for example a ferrite core, or there may be a magnetic core within the coil carrier.

[0074] 4 shows a further embodiment of the inductive component 1. Here too, the adjustment device 40 is arranged in the external space of the winding 2, which in this case comprises only a single adjustment body 4. The adjustment body 4 is configured as a sleeve. The winding 2 is arranged in the adjustment body 4. In this case, the wire ends 6, 7 protrude from the same end of the adjustment body 4. The wire ends 6, 7 can also protrude from different ends.

[0075] In this case, the adjustment body 4 is longer than the winding 2. For example, the adjustment body 4 is longer than the winding 2 by at most half the length of the winding 2.

[0076] Here, the inductance is adjusted by moving the adjusting body 4 along the winding axis A. Hence, the (longitudinal) position of the adjusting body 4 with respect to the winding 2 is changed. In particular, the distance d from the center point x_4 of the adjusting body 4 to the center x_2 of the winding 2 is changed. The center points x_2, x_4 refer to the geometric center points of the winding 2 or of the adjusting body 4, for example with respect to the winding axis A (which can also be called the x-axis). The center points x_2, x_4 can also refer to the center of mass or magnetic center of the winding 2 or of the adjusting body 4.

[0077] The inductive component 1 comprises a stop 10 which limits the displacement of the adjusting body 4 along the winding axis A. The stop 10 is for example an integral component of a coil carrier 11 around which the winding 2 is arranged. The stop 10 limits the maximum displacement of the adjusting body 4 in one direction. The position of the centre point of the adjusting body 4 when it adjoins the stop 10 is identified as x_10.

[0078] For example, in the initial position, the center point x_4 of the adjustment body 4 is located halfway between the stop position x_10 and the center point x_2 of the winding 2. In this case, there is enough space for fine adjustment in both longitudinal directions. A displacement away from the center point x_2 of the winding 2 leads for example to a reduction in inductance, and a displacement away from the stop position x_10 towards the center point x_2 of the winding 2 leads to an increase in inductance.

[0079] In particular, changing the position of the adjustment body 4 at the longitudinal end of the winding 2 has a significant effect. It is therefore advantageous to move at least one longitudinal end of the adjustment body 4 into the region of the longitudinal end of the winding 2. For example, the distance between the longitudinal end of the winding 2 and the adjustment body 4 before or after the inductance adjustment is at most a few millimeters (mm). In particular, the distance between the longitudinal end of the adjustment body 4 and the respective nearest longitudinal end of the winding 2 is different.

[0080] After adjusting the inductance, the adjusting body 4 is fixed in a position relative to the winding 2 (e.g. on the coil carrier 11 or directly on the winding 2). In the end positions, the adjusting body 4 is not positioned in the center (i.e. the center point x_4 is neither at the center point x_2 of the winding 2 nor at the stop position x_10), but rather between these two positions or beyond the center point x_2 (as viewed from the stop position x_10). Thus, the longitudinal ends of the adjusting body 4 have different distances to, e.g., the nearest end turns of the winding 4.

[0081] The coil carrier 10 can also comprise one or more spacers 12 for positioning, in particular centrally, the adjustment body 4 at a fixed distance from the winding axis A. The spacers 12 are configured, for example, as radial protrusions of the coil carrier 10 against which the inner walls of the adjustment body 4 rest. Other elements can also be mounted as spacers on the coil carrier.

[0082] In this case, the coil carrier 10 has a cylindrical shape. The coil former can also have a different shape, for example a cubic shape. The coil carrier 10 can also be part of a larger body, for example a toroid. The coil carrier 10 can be configured as a hollow body.

[0083] A combination of the features of the embodiment of Figures 1 to 3 with the embodiment of Figure 4 is also possible. In particular, it is also possible for the coil carrier 11 to be included in the embodiment of Figures 1 to 3 and for the wire ends 6, 7 to protrude from the same end. Also in Figures 1 to 3, the centre point of the adjustment device 40 on the winding axis A can be used for measuring the position of the adjustment device 40 relative to the winding 2 and additionally or alternatively a displacement of the adjustment device 40 or of the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n relative to the winding 2 is possible.

[0084] 5A-5C show method steps for adjusting the inductance of the inductive component 1. FIG.

[0085] According to Fig. 5A, an inductive component 1 is provided, for example a component according to Fig. 4. For example, the adjusting body 4 is arranged such that its centre point is at position x_4, which is halfway between the stop position x_10 and the position x_2 of the centre point of the winding 2.

[0086] Alternatively, the initial position of the adjusting body 4 can be, for example, the stop position x_10, and the adjusting body 4 is moved from the stop position x_10 towards the centre point x_2 of the winding 2. If necessary, the adjusting body 4 can also be moved beyond the centre point x_2. This has the advantage that the initial position of the adjusting body 4 can be easily adjusted.

[0087] The inductance L of the component 1 is measured. The required displacement of the adjustment body 4 along the winding axis A (x-axis) is determined depending on the target value of the inductance L of the component 1.

[0088] According to FIG. 5B, the adjusting body 4 is then moved depending on the deviation of the measured value from the target value.

[0089] If the measured value is, for example, greater than the target value of the inductance L, the adjusting body 4 is moved away from the center point x_2 of the winding 2 towards the stop position x_10. If the measured value is less than the target value of the inductance L, the adjusting body 4 is moved towards the center point x_2 of the winding 2. The displacement can be performed in defined value increments, for example in the micrometer range. The maximum displacement is, for example, in the millimeter range. The displacement is performed, for example, by means of a stepping motor. The length of the displacement can also be set depending on the deviation from the target value.

[0090] For example, depending on the geometry of the component 1, the inductance can be reduced by up to 5% by moving the adjusting body 4 from the position of the central point x_2 to the stop position x_10. A maximum inductance value can be achieved when the adjusting body 4 is in a central position with respect to the winding 2, and a minimum inductance value can be achieved when there is a maximum displacement to the position x_10.

[0091] The inductance value can then be measured again. If the inductance is close enough to the target value, the position x_4 of the adjusting body 4 is determined.

[0092] According to Fig. 5C the adjustment body 4 is fixed in its x-position. The adjustment body 4 is attached to the winding 2 or to the coil carrier 11, for example by means of a bonding agent 13. The bonding agent 13 may be an adhesive, for example in particular a UV adhesive. The bonding agent 13 is applied and cured.

[0093] The end position x_4 can then be used for the group of components 1. Alternatively, the adjustment can also be carried out again for each individual component 1. This method is suitable for adjustments in fully automated production.

[0094] Corresponding adjustment methods can be implemented in the embodiments of Figures 1 to 3. In these embodiments, after measuring the inductance L of Figure 5A, for example, one of the adjustment bodies 4_1, 4_2, 4_n can be removed or added for adjustment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0095] 1. Induction components 2 Windings 3 Wire 4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n adjustment body 5. Gap 6 Wire Ends 7 Wire Ends 8_1, 8_2, 8_n packing 9. Housing 10 Stop part 11 Coil carrier 12 Spacer 13. Binder 40 Adjustment device A Winding axis x_2 Winding center x_4 Adjustment body / center of adjustment device x_10 Stop position d Distance between center of winding and center of adjustment body L Inductance b1, b2, b n diameter l1, l2 length

Claims

1. An induction component, 1. An inductive component comprising: a winding (2); and a number of adjustment bodies (4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n) for adjusting an inductance (L) of the inductive component (1), the adjustment bodies (4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n) comprising a ferromagnetic material and surrounding at least a partial area of ​​the winding (2), the inductance (L) being configured to be adjusted by the shape and / or position and / or number of the adjustment bodies (4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n), and filling bodies (8_1, 8_2, 8_n) comprising a non-magnetic material being arranged to fill a space between at least two of the adjustment bodies (4_1, 4_2, 4_n).

2. 2. The inductive component according to claim 1, wherein the winding (2) is at least partially arranged in the adjustment body (4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n).

3. Inductive component according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the adjustment body (4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n) is configured as a ring or a sleeve.

4. Inductive component according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein each of said adjusting bodies has a mutually different length (l1, l2, l3) and / or a mutually different diameter (b1, b2, b3).

5. 5. An inductive component according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the adjusting body (4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n) has a centre point (x_4) relative to a winding axis (A), the winding (2) has a centre point (x_2) relative to the winding axis (A), and wherein the centre point (x_4) of the adjusting body (4) is at a distance (d) from the centre point (x_2) of the winding (2).

6. 6. An inductive component according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising a stop (10) for limiting the displacement of the adjusting bodies along the winding axis (A), the adjusting bodies (4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n) being arranged at a distance from the stop (10).

7. 7. An inductive component according to claim 5 or 6, configured such that the inductance (L) is adjusted by the position of the adjustment bodies (4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n) relative to the winding axis (A).

8. 7. The inductive component according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the adjusting bodies (4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n) are fixed relative to the winding (2) by an applied bonding agent (13), and the adjusting bodies (4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n) are configured to be displaceable in the direction of the winding axis (A).

9. Inductive component according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a housing (9) for shielding, the adjusting bodies (4, 4_1, 4_2, 4_n) being arranged between the housing (9) and the windings (2).

10. The inductive component according to any one of the preceding claims, designed as an air-core coil.

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