JP2010130871A - Linear motor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an easy to assemble linear motor whose magnets are fixed without reduction in magnetic field. <P>SOLUTION: The linear motor includes: a stator structured by arranging a main magnetic pole and a complementary magnetic pole alternately on a support body to form a linear Halbach array; and a moving member driven linearly. In the linear motor, the complementary magnetic poles are each set in a groove formed by providing a level difference on the support body and only the complementary magnetic poles are fixed to the support body with magnet retainers. The grooves are sections for fixing the complementary magnetic poles, each sections being formed higher than a principal surface of the support body with a level difference between island-shaped sections, for fixing the main magnetic poles, and each of the main magnetic poles is installed on the section for fixing the main magnetic pole between the complementary magnetic poles. This invention provides the easy to assemble linear motor without reducing the magnetic field. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a linear motor, and more particularly to a linear motor suitable for use in table feed of industrial machines such as machine tools and semiconductor manufacturing apparatuses.

  There is a high demand for high speed and high precision for table feed of machine tools and actuators of transfer equipment. In recent years, linear motors are often used in machine tools and the like. The linear motor is direct drive, and can achieve high speed and high acceleration characteristics compared to the conventional drive system combining a rotary servo motor and a ball screw. A simple system can be constructed. On the other hand, however, there is a problem that heat generation and vibration of the motor are easily transmitted to the machine. Therefore, the linear motor needs to have low loss and small cogging thrust.

  In order to reduce the loss of the linear motor, it is necessary to increase the generated magnetic field, and in order to reduce the cogging thrust, it is necessary to bring the generated magnetic field closer to a sine wave. For this reason, it is known to use a Halbach array in which the generated magnetic field is large and has a sinusoidal distribution as the magnet array of the stator of the linear motor.

  However, the Halbach array has a problem in that since the magnetizing directions of adjacent magnets differ by 90 °, a large repulsive force is generated between the magnets and it is difficult to assemble. As a solution to this problem, it has been proposed to mechanically fix a magnet to a nonmagnetic magnet holder with a nonmagnetic magnet presser and a fixing bolt, and to cover the opposing surface of the magnet with a magnetic cover (for example, a patent) Reference 1).

JP-A-10-27699

  However, the method of Patent Document 1 is for use in a periodic magnetic field generator installed in an electron beam accelerator, and is useful for this purpose. However, when applied to a linear motor, the holding strength is reduced. If the magnetic cover is made thicker in order to ensure, there is a problem that the leakage of magnetic flux increases, the generated magnetic field is weakened, and the loss of the linear motor increases.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a linear motor that can fix a magnet without reducing a generated magnetic field and is easy to assemble.

  According to the present invention, a stator in which a plurality of main magnetic poles and a plurality of auxiliary magnetic poles are alternately arranged in a Halbach array on a support, and a mover that is linearly driven with respect to the stator. A linear motor comprising: a linear motor, wherein the auxiliary magnetic pole is disposed in a groove provided in the support, and only the auxiliary magnetic pole is fixed to the support by a magnet holder. can get.

  According to the present invention, there is no need to hold a magnet between the auxiliary magnetic pole main magnetic pole and the mover, magnetic flux leakage is eliminated, a sufficient magnetic field can be secured, and assembly is easy.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
1 is a schematic sectional view showing a linear motor according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a stator of the linear motor of FIG. 1, and FIGS. 3 to 5 are assembly of the stator of the linear motor. It is a schematic perspective view which shows a procedure. 1 and 2, the linear motor 1 includes a stator 10 and a mover 20. The linear motor 1 is disposed so that a predetermined gap is formed between the stator 10 and the mover 20. Driven linearly in the drive direction E (indicated by arrow E) along the stator 10 by electromagnetic force. The stator 10 includes a support body 11 that is a magnet plate, and a plurality of main magnetic poles 12 and auxiliary magnetic poles 13 fixed on the support body 11 in a Halbach array.

  The stator 10 is configured by alternately arranging a plurality of main magnetic poles 12 and auxiliary magnetic poles 13 on a support 11. The plurality of main magnetic poles 12 are linearly arranged at regular intervals with a constant pole pitch, and their magnetization directions A and B (indicated by arrows A and B) are all relative to the drive direction E of the mover 20. Although the direction is a right angle, the directions are alternately reversed. The auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is disposed between the main magnetic poles 12 without a gap. The magnetization direction of the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is parallel to the driving direction E and opposite to the magnetization directions C and D (indicated by arrows C and D). It is shown).

  The mover 20 includes an armature core 22 that faces the stator 10 with a predetermined gap and is provided with a plurality of teeth 21, and a coil 23 wound around the teeth 21. A slot combination that is a combination of the number of poles and the number of teeth may be arbitrary.

  The auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is disposed in a groove 17 provided in the support body 11 that is a magnet plate, and only the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is covered and fixed to the support body 11 by a magnet holding body 14 that is a pressing plate. The main magnetic pole 12 is not fixed by the magnet holder 14. The width of the groove 17 coincides with the width of the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 so that the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 can be positioned in the driving direction E. The magnet holder 14 is fixed to the support 11 with screws 15 at both ends.

  When the assembly is completed, the top surface, that is, the maximum height of the magnet holder 14, which is a magnet pressing plate, and the top surface, that is, the maximum height, of the main magnetic pole 12 are the same and are flush with each other. In the illustrated example, the main magnetic pole 12 and the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 have the same height, and when placed on the support 11, the top surface of the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is higher than the top surface of the main magnetic pole 12 by the level difference S. Is also low. However, since the thickness of the magnet holder 14 provided on the top surface of the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is equal to the step S, the top surface of the magnet holder 14 and the top surface of the main pole 12 have the same height.

  3 to 5 show an assembly procedure of the stator of the linear motor shown in FIGS. The support 11 shown in FIG. 2 is a rectangular plate-like member, and is an island having a predetermined step S in the same planar shape as the planar shape of the main magnetic pole 12 at a position where the main magnetic pole 12 is to be disposed on one main surface. A main magnetic pole fixing portion 18 is provided. A groove 17 having a step S is formed between the plurality of main magnetic pole fixing portions 18 arranged side by side, and this groove 17 is also an auxiliary magnetic pole fixing portion since the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is arranged therein. The support 11 is also provided with a screw hole 16 for receiving a screw 15 for fixing the magnet holder 14 at both ends of the groove 17.

  In FIG. 4, the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is arranged in the groove 17 of the support 11 with the end thereof aligned with the end of the main magnetic pole fixing portion 18, and the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is held above the auxiliary magnetic pole 13. The prepared magnet holder 14 is depicted. Since the main magnetic pole fixing portion 18 is higher by the step S, the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is fitted into the auxiliary magnetic pole fixing portion which is the groove 17, and the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 can be positioned in the driving direction E.

  In FIG. 5, the magnet holder 14 fixed to the support 11 by the screw 15 is placed on the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 and held so as not to move in the direction perpendicular to the drive direction E (magnetization direction B). Has been. In order to further improve the fixing strength, it can be fixed together with an adhesive. When the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is fixed on the support 11 in this manner, the main magnetic pole is interposed between the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 and the magnet holder 14 holding the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 and the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 and the magnet holder 14 arranged adjacent to each other. Since the fixing portion 18 is exposed, the main magnetic pole 12 is disposed on the main magnetic pole fixing portion 18 and is fixed using an adhesive as necessary.

  As described above, the linear motor according to the present invention has a stator 10 in which a plurality of main magnetic poles 12 and a plurality of auxiliary magnetic poles 13 are alternately arranged on the support 11 in a linear Halbach arrangement. The auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is disposed in a groove 17 formed by a step S provided on the support 11, and only the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is supported by the magnet holder 14. 11 is fixed. Further, the support 11 has a main magnetic pole fixing portion 18 that is an island portion raised with a step S with respect to the main surface of the support 11 and a complementary magnetic pole that is a groove 17 formed between the main magnetic pole fixing portions 18. The main magnetic pole 12 is provided on the main magnetic pole fixing portion 18 between the auxiliary magnetic poles 13.

  With this configuration, the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 can be easily positioned, and the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is completely fixed by the groove 17 and the magnet holder 14. The main magnetic pole 12 can be attached without the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 being detached from the support 11 which is a magnet plate due to the attractive force or the repulsive force. Further, since there is no magnet pressing between the main magnetic pole 12 and the mover 20, that is, on the surface of the main magnetic pole 12, magnetic leakage does not occur and a sufficient magnetic field can be secured.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing the state of the magnetic force F acting when the main magnetic pole 12 is assembled to the support 11 that is a magnet plate. FIG. 7 is a graph showing the relationship between the distance x between the support 11 and the main magnetic pole 12 and the magnetic force F.

  FIG. 6 shows a state in which the main magnetic pole 12 is brought close to the support 11 in a state where the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is fixed to the support 11 by the magnet holder 14. The magnetic force F applied to the main magnetic pole 12 changes according to the distance x between the support 11 and the main magnetic pole 12. The positive direction of the magnetic force F is vertically upward of the support. When the magnetic force F is generated in the positive direction, the repulsive force generated between the support 11 and the main magnetic pole 12 and the magnetic force F is generated in the negative direction. Is defined as the attractive force generated between the support 11 and the main magnetic pole 12. Further, these repulsive forces or attractive forces vary depending on the value of the step S between the auxiliary magnetic pole fixing portion 17 and the main magnetic pole fixing portion 18. Based on these, FIG. 7 shows the relationship between the distance x between the support 11 and the main magnetic pole 12 and the magnetic force F obtained by magnetic field analysis. The value of the step S is expressed as a ratio to the thickness of the main magnetic pole 12.

  In FIG. 7, when the step S is 60% or less, the magnetic force F is positive when the distance x is 0. Therefore, a repulsive force is generated, and the main magnetic pole 12 is lifted. In this case, in order to fix the main magnetic pole 12, an adhesive having an adhesive force that can withstand the repulsive force is required. On the other hand, when the level difference is 70% or more, the magnetic force F is negative even when the distance x is 0. Therefore, an attractive force is generated between the support 11 and the main magnetic pole 12, and the magnetic force F is easily attached by the attractive force. It is possible. Moreover, although it is better to have an adhesive for secure fixing, the adhesive does not require an adhesive force as much as when a repulsive force is generated.

  Although not shown in the analysis, as is apparent from the graph of FIG. 7, there is a step value between which the step S is 60% and 70% and the magnetic force is just zero when the distance x is zero. . When the magnetic force is 0, an excessive force is not applied to the main magnetic pole at the time of pasting, and the magnet can be prevented from being broken or broken.

  For these reasons, it is desirable to design the step so that no force is generated or an attractive force is generated when x is 0. In such a linear motor, the size of the step S is set so that no force is generated between the main magnetic pole 12 and the support 11, or the size of the step S is set to the main magnetic pole 12 and the support. 11 is set to generate a suction force.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the stator 10 of the linear motor shown in FIG. 8, the maximum height when the magnet holder 14 is assembled is higher than the maximum height of the main pole 12. In the illustrated example, the height of the main magnetic pole 12 and that of the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 are the same, and the top surface of the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is higher than the top surface of the main magnetic pole 12 by the level difference S when arranged on the support 11. Is also low. However, since the thickness of the magnet holder 14 provided on the top surface of the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is larger than the step S, it is higher than the top surface of the main magnetic pole 12 by a height H corresponding to the difference.

  By adopting such a configuration, even if the movable element 20 and the stator 10 hit each other, or even if other foreign matter collides with the stator 10, the risk of colliding with the main magnetic pole 12 is reduced. Can be protected.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
In the stator of the linear motor shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the width of the auxiliary magnetic pole fixing portion 17 (dimension in the driving direction E) is Wa, the width of the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 (dimension in the driving direction E) is Wmag, The width (dimension in the driving direction E) is wb, the inner length (dimension in the direction perpendicular to the driving direction E) of the magnet holder 14 that is a magnet pressing plate is lb, and the length (driving direction) of the main magnetic pole fixing portion 18. When the dimension in the direction perpendicular to E) is la, the relations Wa> Wmag, Wb> Wmag and la> lb are satisfied.

  As is clear from FIG. 9, in order to reliably arrange the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 in the auxiliary magnetic pole fixing portion 17, it is necessary to satisfy the relationship of Wa> Wmag. Similarly, the magnet holder 14 is placed in the auxiliary magnetic pole fixing portion 17. In order to arrange them, it is necessary to satisfy the relationship of Wb> Wmag. If the inner length lb of the magnet holder 14 shown in FIG. 10 and the length la of the main magnetic pole fixing portion 18 of the support 11 satisfy la> lb in a state where these two formulas are satisfied, The magnet holder 14 can be fixed by being applied to the step S between the auxiliary magnetic pole fixing portion 17 and the main magnetic pole fixing portion 18.

  The pitch of the magnet holder 14 can be made uniform by fitting all the steps S between the auxiliary pole fixing part 17 and the main pole fixing part 18 in one direction and fixing the magnet holder 14. After fixing, the pitches of the main magnetic poles 12 to be fixed are aligned. That is, with such a configuration, the positioning accuracy of the magnet holder 14 and the main magnetic pole 12 on the support 11 is improved, and the positioning work is facilitated. Furthermore, cogging thrust can be reduced by improving the positioning accuracy of the magnet holder 14 and the main magnetic pole 12.

Embodiment 5 FIG.
In the stator of the linear motor shown in FIG. 11, the magnet holder 14 that is a magnet presser has a structure that fixes both ends of each auxiliary magnetic pole 13 in the length direction (direction perpendicular to the driving direction E). A magnet holder 14 composed of two substantially crank-shaped holding pieces 14a and 14b is used for one auxiliary pole 13. By setting it as such a structure, since the weight of the magnet holding body 14 can be reduced, the weight reduction of the stator 10 is possible.

Embodiment 6 FIG.
12-14 show the stator of the linear motor of the present invention. The stator 10 of this linear motor has a configuration in which the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is longer than the main magnetic pole 12, and the magnet holder 14 is configured to press and fix both ends of the plurality of auxiliary magnetic poles 13 protruding from the main magnetic pole 12. The both end portions of the plurality of auxiliary magnetic poles 13 are respectively held by a common magnet holder 14 having a substantially crank-shaped cross section.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the support 11 has a main magnetic pole fixing portion 18 similar to that shown in FIG. 3 and an auxiliary magnetic pole fixing portion 17 formed therebetween. The auxiliary magnetic pole fixing portion 17 is disposed in the groove. Each of the auxiliary magnetic poles 13 is longer than the main magnetic pole 12, and both end portions protrude from the groove 17 and extend to the edge of the support 11 in the illustrated example. A screw hole 16 for fixing the magnet holder 14 to the support 11 is provided between the protruding end portions of the auxiliary magnetic pole 13.

  The magnet holder 14 is composed of two holding members 14c and 14d, which are rod-like members, and each holding member 14c and 14d has a slot 14e that receives and holds the protruding end of the auxiliary magnetic pole 13. Thus, when the holding members 14c and 14d are fixed to the support 11 with the screws 15, the protruding end portion of the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 can be held.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show the assembly procedure of the stator 10. First, FIG. 13 shows a state in which a plurality of auxiliary magnetic poles 13 are arranged on a magnet support 11 that is a magnet plate, and both ends of the auxiliary magnetic poles 13 are fixed by a pair of magnet holders 14. At this time, the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is configured to be longer than the main magnetic pole 12, and the magnet holder 14 is pressed against the portion where the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 protrudes from the main magnetic pole 12, and is fixed by the screw 15. FIG. 14 shows a state where a plurality of main magnetic poles 12 are fixed between the auxiliary magnetic poles 13 after the auxiliary magnetic pole 13 is fixed to the support 11 by the magnet holder 14.

  As described above, since the magnet holders 14 are arranged at both ends of the stator 10, the distance between the coil 23 of the mover 20 and the stator 10 is shortened, so that the heat from the coil 23 is transferred to the stator. The temperature of the movable element 20 can be reduced. Moreover, since one end part of many auxiliary magnetic poles 13 can each be hold | maintained by the single common holding member 14c or 14d, the number of parts can be reduced.

  As illustrated and described above, the linear motor according to the present invention has a configuration in which a magnet presser is not required between the main magnetic pole and the mover. Therefore, there is no leakage of magnetic flux, a sufficient magnetic field can be secured, and the assembly is easy.

  Further, the linear motor illustrated and described above is merely an example, and various modifications are possible, and the features of each specific example can be used altogether or selectively combined. For example, in the above description, an example of a linear motor with a core in which teeth are provided on the armature core of the mover has been shown. Further, the magnet holder 14 can be made higher than the main magnetic pole 12 to protect the magnet. However, in this case, since it is desirable not to change the gap length, the coil end portion of the mover 20 facing the magnet holder 14 should be made higher than the tooth tip portion so as not to contact. Moreover, you may divide | segment the magnet holding body 14 shown in FIGS. 12-14 into plurality according to the length of the stator 10. FIG. Further, as a method of fixing the magnet holder 14 to the support body 11, other fixing methods other than screws may be used.

It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the linear motor in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a schematic perspective view of the stator of the linear motor of FIG. It is a schematic perspective view of the support body for showing the assembly procedure of the stator of the linear motor of FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view showing a state before an auxiliary pole is arranged on the support of FIG. 3 and a magnet holder is attached in order to show the assembly procedure of the stator of the linear motor of FIG. 2. FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing a state before attaching a magnet holder to the support shown in FIG. 4 and attaching a main pole in order to show the assembly procedure of the stator of the linear motor shown in FIG. 2. It is sectional drawing which shows a mode that a main pole is brought close to the support body in Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flow explaining the relationship between the distance x between the support and the main magnetic pole and the magnetic force F in Embodiment 2 of the present invention. It is sectional drawing of the stator in Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the stator in Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the stator components in Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a schematic perspective view of the stator in Embodiment 5 of this invention. It is a schematic perspective view of the stator in Embodiment 6 of this invention. It is a schematic perspective view which shows a mode that a supplementary magnetic pole is fixed to the support body in Embodiment 6 of this invention. It is a schematic perspective view which shows a mode that the main pole is fixed to the support body in Embodiment 6 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Linear motor, 10 Stator, 11 Support body, 12 Main magnetic pole, 13 Complementary magnetic pole, 14 Magnet holder, 17 Complementary magnetic pole fixing part (groove), 18 Main magnetic pole fixing part, 20 Movable element, 21 Teeth, 22 Armature Core, 23 coils, S steps.

Claims (8)

In a linear motor comprising a stator having a plurality of main magnetic poles and a plurality of auxiliary magnetic poles alternately arranged on a support in a linear Halbach arrangement, and a mover linearly driven with respect to the stator ,
A linear motor, wherein the auxiliary magnetic pole is disposed in a groove formed by a step provided on the support, and only the auxiliary magnetic pole is fixed to the support by a magnet holder. The support includes a main magnetic pole fixing portion that is an island portion raised with a step with respect to the main surface of the support, and an auxiliary magnetic pole fixing portion that is the groove formed between the main magnetic pole fixing portions. ,
The linear motor according to claim 1, wherein the main magnetic pole is provided on the main magnetic pole fixing portion between the auxiliary magnetic poles.   The linear motor according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the step is set so that no force is generated between the main magnetic pole and the support.   3. The linear motor according to claim 1, wherein the step is set so that an attractive force is generated between the main magnetic pole and the support.   5. The linear motor according to claim 1, wherein a maximum height of the holder when assembled is higher than a maximum height of the main magnetic pole. When the width of the auxiliary magnetic pole fixing portion is Wa, the width of the auxiliary magnetic pole is Wmag, the width of the magnet pressing plate is wb, the inner length of the magnet pressing plate is lb, and the length of the main magnetic pole fixing portion is la,
Wa> Wmag
Wb> Wmag
la> lb
The linear motor according to claim 2, wherein the relationship is satisfied.   The linear motor according to claim 1, wherein the holding body has a structure for fixing both end portions of the auxiliary magnetic pole.   2. The auxiliary magnetic pole is configured to be longer than the main magnetic pole, and the holding body is configured to press and fix both ends of the plurality of auxiliary magnetic poles protruding with respect to the main magnetic pole. The linear motor of any one of -7.

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