Co-Clamped Brake Disc and Pulsar Ring Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wheel speed detecting devices require separate securing of the pulsar ring and brake disc, increasing assembly man-hours and complexity.

Innovation Solution

A wheel speed detecting device where the brake disc and pulsar ring are co-clamped to a mounting portion on the wheel hub using fastening members, with extension stays and spigot portions for simultaneous positioning and reduced fastening needs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If the pulsar ring and brake disc are secured separately to the wheel hub, then each component can be individually positioned and secured, but the assembly process requires more steps and increases man-hours

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracy of pulsar ringVSAvoidassembly speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the pulsar ring and brake disc into a single integrated assembly unit that is secured to the wheel hub together. The pulsar ring is mounted on the brake disc, and both are fastened simultaneously using the same mounting portion and fastening members on the wheel hub, merging two separate securing operations into one unified process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Measurement precision

If the pulsar ring is secured separately from the brake disc, then positioning accuracy can be maintained, but the number of fastening members and mounting operations increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensor output accuracyVSAvoidnumber of fastening members
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wheel hub's mounting portion and fastening members serve dual functions: they secure both the pulsar ring and the brake disc simultaneously. The same mounting structure and fastening components are used for both components, eliminating the need for separate fastening systems and reducing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Manufacturing precision

If the pulsar ring is mounted separately on a different mounting surface, then positioning can be achieved, but assembly complexity and time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment accuracy of pulsar ringVSAvoidassembly man-hours
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent consolidates the mounting surfaces by positioning both the pulsar ring and brake disc on the same mounting portion of the wheel hub. This unified mounting approach allows both components to be attached in a single operation at one location, eliminating the need for separate mounting surfaces and reducing assembly time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This configuration simplifies assembly, reduces man-hours, enhances attachment accuracy, and maintains detection precision while allowing for easier wheel attachment and removal without interfering with the magnetic sensor.

Implementation Method 1

a magnetic sensor (760) configured to detect a passing of a detected portion (722) disposed on the pulsar ring (720)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic field detection: Magnetic Field

Data Source

PatentEP3220152B1Wheel speed detecting device
Publication Date: 2019.10.30 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

To provide a wheel speed detecting device that ensures reducing man-hours for assembly of a wheel while enhancing accuracy of attachment of a pulsar ring. A wheel hub (730) a pulsar ring (720), and a magnetic sensor (760) are provided. The wheel hub (730) supports an axle (770). A brake disc (700) is secured to the wheel hub (730). The pulsar ring (720) is secured to the wheel hub (730). The magnetic sensor (760) is configured to detect a passing of a pulsar hole (722) disposed on the pulsar ring (720). The wheel hub (730) forms a cylindrical outer peripheral surface (746) as an outer peripheral side spigot portion. The brake disc (700) includes a disc-side spigot portion (715) in contact with the cylindrical outer peripheral surface (746). The pulsar ring (720) includes a ring-side spigot portion (725) in contact with the cylindrical outer peripheral surface (746). The brake disc (700) and the pulsar ring (720) are co-clamped and secured to a hub-side flange (731) formed at the wheel hub (730).