Bearing Retaining Mechanism With Bush to Protect Rolling Surface

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional gear devices experience a reduction in circularity or cylindricity of the rolling surface when the restriction member is fastened, leading to potential breakage of the rolling surface.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a bush between the carrier member and the rolling member, which distributes the pressure from the restriction member to the carrier, reducing the pressure on the rolling surface and preventing deformation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the restriction member is fastened to the carrier to restrict crankshaft movement, then the axial position is secured, but the fastening torque reduces the circularity or cylindricity of the rolling surface

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaxial position stabilityVSAvoidrolling surface circularity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

A buffer member is introduced as an intermediary component between the restriction member and the carrier. This buffer member absorbs or distributes the fastening torque, preventing it from being directly transmitted to the rolling surface. The buffer member acts as a mediator that decouples the fastening function from the rolling surface, thereby maintaining both axial position stability and rolling surface precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The connection structure is segmented into multiple functional components: the restriction member for axial positioning, the buffer member for torque absorption, and the carrier for support. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, preventing the fastening torque from affecting the rolling surface while maintaining axial stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Strength

If the restriction member is fastened to the carrier, then the crankshaft is restrained, but the rolling surface may be broken due to reduced circularity or cylindricity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecrankshaft restraint capabilityVSAvoidrolling surface durability
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The buffer member serves as a protective intermediary that shields the rolling surface from the harmful effects of fastening torque. By positioning the buffer member between the restriction member and the carrier, it prevents torque transmission that would otherwise compromise the rolling surface integrity, thereby enhancing reliability while maintaining crankshaft restraint.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The buffer member provides beforehand cushioning by absorbing or mitigating the fastening torque before it can reach the rolling surface. This preventive measure ensures that the rolling surface is protected from potential damage during the fastening process, maintaining its circularity and cylindricity for reliable operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Data Source

PatentEP3611400B1Gear mechanism with a bearing retaining mechanism
Publication Date: 2024.04.24 NABTESCO CORP
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AI summary

One object is to reduce an effect of fastening of a restriction member (9), thereby to increase durability of a bearing retaining mechanism. The present invention relates to a bearing retaining mechanism. A bearing retaining mechanism (10, 110) according to an embodiment includes: a first member (3) having an inner peripheral surface (31c, 32c) including an internal screw portion (31d, 32g); a second member (11A, 11B, 111A, 111B) disposed on the inner peripheral surface (31c, 32c); a rolling member (6A, 6B) configured to roll on a rolling surface formed on the second member (11A, 11 B, 111A, 111 B); a crankshaft (5) rotatably supported on the second member via the rolling member (6A, 6B); and a restriction member (9) supported on the first member (3) and the second member, the restriction member (9) including an external screw portion (91a, 92a) screwed on the internal screw portion (31d, 32g) of the first member.