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JP2005241269A
JP2005241269A JP2004047548A JP2004047548A JP2005241269A JP 2005241269 A JP2005241269 A JP 2005241269A JP 2004047548 A JP2004047548 A JP 2004047548A JP 2004047548 A JP2004047548 A JP 2004047548A JP 2005241269 A JP2005241269 A JP 2005241269A
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【課題】 簡素な構成にて高精度の回転角検出を可能とする角度センサを提供すること。
【解決手段】 角度センサ1は、検出対象となる回転体の回転により相対位置が変化する磁石2及びホールIC3と、ホールIC3を挟んで前記磁石2の外側に配置される磁性体リング部材としてのヨーク12と、該ヨーク12を磁石2に対して一体的に支持するプレート13とを備える。そして、ヨーク12は、プレート13により磁石2との間隔が変動不能に支持される。
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an angle sensor capable of highly accurate rotation angle detection with a simple configuration.
An angle sensor (1) includes a magnet (2) and a Hall IC (3) whose relative positions are changed by rotation of a rotating body to be detected, and a magnetic ring member arranged outside the magnet (2) with the Hall IC (3) interposed therebetween. A yoke 12 and a plate 13 that integrally supports the yoke 12 with respect to the magnet 2 are provided. The yoke 12 is supported by the plate 13 so that the distance from the magnet 2 cannot be changed.
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本発明は、角度センサに関するものである。   The present invention relates to an angle sensor.

検出対象である回転体の回転により互いの位置関係が相対変化する磁石及びホールICを備え、ホールICの出力変化(出力電位変化)に基づいて回転体の回転角を検出する角度センサがある。   There is an angle sensor that includes a magnet and a Hall IC whose relative positions change relative to each other by rotation of a rotating body that is a detection target, and detects the rotation angle of the rotating body based on an output change (output potential change) of the Hall IC.

ところが、こうした角度センサを用いて高精度の回転角検出を行うためには、ホールICの出力波形が高い再現性を有していることが必須条件となる。そのため、ホールICを通過する磁束密度が磁石及びホールICの相対位置変化に応じて安定的に変化するように、高精度にて磁石の加工並びに磁石及びホール素子の取り付けを行う必要があり、その結果、製造コストが高くなるという問題がある。   However, in order to perform highly accurate rotation angle detection using such an angle sensor, it is an essential condition that the output waveform of the Hall IC has high reproducibility. Therefore, it is necessary to process the magnet and attach the magnet and the hall element with high precision so that the magnetic flux density passing through the hall IC changes stably according to the relative position change of the magnet and the hall IC. As a result, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost becomes high.

従来、上記問題点を解決するものとして、磁石及びホールICの外側に磁性体リング部材を備え、該磁性体リング部材中に磁気回路を形成することにより磁力線の分散を抑制する角度センサがある。そして、このような構成とすれば、磁石の加工精度や磁石及びホール素子の取り付け精度を厳密に管理しなくとも磁石とホール素子との間の磁束分布を安定化することができ、ホールICを通過する磁束密度を回転体の回転に応じて安定的に変化させることができる。その結果、製造コストの上昇を招くことなく高精度の回転角検出を行うことができるようになる(特許文献1参照)。
特開2003−262537号公報
Conventionally, there is an angle sensor that solves the above-mentioned problems by providing a magnetic ring member outside the magnet and the Hall IC, and forming a magnetic circuit in the magnetic ring member to suppress the dispersion of the lines of magnetic force. With such a configuration, the magnetic flux distribution between the magnet and the Hall element can be stabilized without strictly managing the processing accuracy of the magnet and the mounting accuracy of the magnet and the Hall element. The passing magnetic flux density can be stably changed according to the rotation of the rotating body. As a result, highly accurate rotation angle detection can be performed without increasing the manufacturing cost (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-262537 A

しかし、上記従来の角度センサでは、回転軸の軸ブレにより磁石と磁性体リングとの間隔が変動する場合があり、その場合、磁石と磁性体リングとの間の磁束分布が変化してしまうため、ホールICの出力波形の再現性が悪化して高精度の回転角検出ができなくなる。従って、高精度の回転角検出を行うためには、こうした軸ブレの要因となる回動軸のガタつきを防止すべく、軸受の加工及びその組み付けを高精度に行う必要があり、結果として、効果的に製造コストを抑制するには至らないという問題がある。   However, in the above conventional angle sensor, the gap between the magnet and the magnetic ring may fluctuate due to axial blurring of the rotating shaft, and in this case, the magnetic flux distribution between the magnet and the magnetic ring changes. As a result, the reproducibility of the output waveform of the Hall IC deteriorates and the rotation angle cannot be detected with high accuracy. Therefore, in order to detect the rotation angle with high accuracy, it is necessary to process the bearing and to assemble it with high accuracy in order to prevent rattling of the rotating shaft, which causes such shaft blurring. There is a problem that the manufacturing cost cannot be effectively suppressed.

本発明は、上記問題点を解決するためになされたものであって、その目的は、簡素な構成にて高精度の回転角検出を可能とする角度センサを提供することにある。   The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an angle sensor that enables highly accurate rotation angle detection with a simple configuration.

上記問題点を解決するために、請求項1に記載の発明は、回転体の回転により相対位置が変化する磁石及びホール素子を備え、前記ホール素子の出力に基づいて前記回転体の回転角を検出する角度センサであって、前記ホール素子を挟んで前記磁石の外側に配置される磁性体リング部材と、前記磁性体リング部材を前記磁石に対して一体的に支持する支持部材とを備え、前記支持部材は前記磁石との間隔を変動不能に前記支持することを要旨とする。   In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 includes a magnet and a Hall element whose relative positions change with the rotation of the rotating body, and the rotation angle of the rotating body is determined based on the output of the Hall element. An angle sensor to detect, comprising: a magnetic ring member disposed outside the magnet across the Hall element; and a support member that integrally supports the magnetic ring member with respect to the magnet; The gist is that the support member supports the gap with the magnet so as not to fluctuate.

請求項2に記載の発明は、前記支持部材は前記磁石に対する相対位置を変化不能に前記支持することを要旨とする。
請求項3に記載の発明は、前記回転体の回転に応じて回転する回転軸を備え、前記磁石は前記回転軸に固定され、前記磁性体リング部材は前記支持部材を介して前記回転軸に固定されることを要旨とする。
The gist of the invention described in claim 2 is that the support member supports the relative position with respect to the magnet in an unchangeable manner.
The invention according to claim 3 includes a rotating shaft that rotates according to the rotation of the rotating body, the magnet is fixed to the rotating shaft, and the magnetic ring member is attached to the rotating shaft via the support member. The gist is fixed.

請求項4に記載の発明は、前記ホール素子は前記磁石と磁性体リング部材との中間点よりも前記磁性体リング部材側に配置されることを要旨とする。
請求項5に記載の発明は、前記磁性体リング部材の軸方向寸法は、前記磁石の軸方向寸法よりも短く設定されることを要旨とする。
The gist of the invention described in claim 4 is that the Hall element is disposed closer to the magnetic ring member than an intermediate point between the magnet and the magnetic ring member.
The gist of the invention described in claim 5 is that the axial dimension of the magnetic ring member is set shorter than the axial dimension of the magnet.

請求項6に記載の発明は、前記磁性体リング部材の内周面には、前記磁石方向に向かう突部が形成されることを要旨とする。
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請求項1に記載の発明によれば、磁石と磁性体リング部材との間隔が変動しないため、磁石と磁性体リング部材との間の磁束分布が安定する。これにより、ホール素子を通過する磁束密度を回転体の回転に応じて安定的に変化させることができ、ホール素子の出力波形を安定させて高い再現性を確保することが可能になる。従って、製造コストの上昇を招くことなく、簡素な構成にて高精度の回転角検出を行うことが可能になる。
The gist of the invention described in claim 6 is that a protrusion directed toward the magnet is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the magnetic ring member.
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According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the gap between the magnet and the magnetic ring member does not vary, the magnetic flux distribution between the magnet and the magnetic ring member is stabilized. Thereby, the magnetic flux density passing through the Hall element can be stably changed according to the rotation of the rotating body, and the output waveform of the Hall element can be stabilized and high reproducibility can be ensured. Therefore, it is possible to perform highly accurate rotation angle detection with a simple configuration without causing an increase in manufacturing cost.

請求項2に記載の発明によれば、磁石及び磁性体リング部材の位置関係が相対変化しない。これにより、磁石から放射される磁力線が常に磁性体リング部材の同一箇所に照射されるため、磁気回路が形成される磁性体リング部材の厚みにムラがある場合であっても、磁石と磁性体リング部材との間の磁束分布が安定する。その結果、磁性体リング部材の加工精度を厳密に管理する必要がなくなるため、製造コストを抑制することが可能になる。   According to invention of Claim 2, the positional relationship of a magnet and a magnetic body ring member does not change relatively. As a result, the magnetic lines of force radiated from the magnet are always applied to the same part of the magnetic ring member, so even if the thickness of the magnetic ring member on which the magnetic circuit is formed is uneven, the magnet and the magnetic body The magnetic flux distribution with the ring member is stabilized. As a result, since it is not necessary to strictly manage the processing accuracy of the magnetic ring member, the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

請求項3に記載の発明によれば、回転軸の回転によっても磁石及び磁性体リング部材の位置関係は相対変化せず、同回転軸に軸ブレが発生した場合であってもその間隔が変動しない。即ち、簡素な構成にて磁性体リング部材を磁石に対して一体的に支持することが可能になる。そして、回転軸を軸支する軸受の加工精度及び組み付け、並びに磁性体リング部材の加工精度を厳密に管理する必要がなくなるため、製造コストを抑制することが可能になる。   According to the third aspect of the present invention, the positional relationship between the magnet and the magnetic ring member does not change relative to the rotation of the rotating shaft, and the interval varies even when shaft blurring occurs on the rotating shaft. do not do. That is, the magnetic ring member can be integrally supported with respect to the magnet with a simple configuration. And since it becomes unnecessary to manage strictly the processing accuracy and assembly of the bearing which supports a rotating shaft, and the processing accuracy of a magnetic body ring member, it becomes possible to control manufacturing cost.

請求項4に記載の発明によれば、ホール素子は、磁石からの距離に対する磁場強度の変化が小さい位置に配置される。従って、その出力波形を更に安定させてその高い再現性を確保することが可能になる。   According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the Hall element is disposed at a position where the change in magnetic field strength with respect to the distance from the magnet is small. Therefore, it is possible to further stabilize the output waveform and ensure its high reproducibility.

請求項5,6に記載の発明によれば、磁性体リング部材に近い領域において、その磁場変化率が更に小さくなる。従って、この領域にホール素子を配置することでホール素子の出力波形を更に安定させることができ、その結果、極めて高い再現性を確保することが可能になる。   According to the fifth and sixth aspects of the invention, the magnetic field change rate is further reduced in the region close to the magnetic ring member. Therefore, by arranging the Hall element in this region, the output waveform of the Hall element can be further stabilized, and as a result, extremely high reproducibility can be ensured.

本発明によれば、簡素な構成にて高精度の回転角検出を可能とする角度センサを提供することができる。   According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an angle sensor that enables highly accurate rotation angle detection with a simple configuration.

以下、本発明を角度センサに具体化した一実施形態を図面に従って説明する。
図1に示すように、角度センサ1は、検出対象である回転体の回転により相対位置が変化する磁石2及びホールIC(ホール素子)3を備え、その相対位置の変化に伴ってホールIC3の出力(出力電位)が変化することにより回転体の回転角を検出する。
Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in an angle sensor will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the angle sensor 1 includes a magnet 2 and a Hall IC (Hall element) 3 whose relative positions are changed by the rotation of a rotating body that is a detection target. The rotation angle of the rotating body is detected by changing the output (output potential).

詳述すると、角度センサ1は、検出対象である回転体の回転に応じて回転する回転軸5を備え、該回転軸5は、軸受6,7に軸支されることにより回転可能にケース8内に収容されている。そして、本実施形態では、磁石2はこの回転軸5の周面に固定されることにより回転軸5とともに一体回転する。   More specifically, the angle sensor 1 includes a rotating shaft 5 that rotates according to the rotation of a rotating body that is a detection target, and the rotating shaft 5 is rotatably supported by bearings 6 and 7 in a case 8. Is housed inside. In the present embodiment, the magnet 2 rotates integrally with the rotating shaft 5 by being fixed to the peripheral surface of the rotating shaft 5.

一方、ホールIC3は磁石2の外側に配置され、ケース8に固定されている。ホールIC3は、電源配線及び信号配線(図示略)を介してコネクタ9と接続されており、該コネクタ9を介して通電されるとともに、該ホールIC3を通過する磁束密度とその磁束方向に応じた電位の信号を出力する。従って、回転軸5の回転に伴って磁石2とホールIC3との相対位置が変化し、ホールIC3を通過する磁束密度が変化することにより該ホールIC3の出力が変化する。詳しくはその出力が正弦波状に変化する。そして、この出力変化に基づいて検出対象である回転体の回転角(及び回転方向)を検出することが可能になる。   On the other hand, the Hall IC 3 is disposed outside the magnet 2 and is fixed to the case 8. The Hall IC 3 is connected to the connector 9 through a power supply wiring and a signal wiring (not shown). The Hall IC 3 is energized through the connector 9 and corresponds to the magnetic flux density passing through the Hall IC 3 and the direction of the magnetic flux. Outputs a potential signal. Accordingly, the relative position between the magnet 2 and the Hall IC 3 changes with the rotation of the rotary shaft 5, and the output of the Hall IC 3 changes as the magnetic flux density passing through the Hall IC 3 changes. Specifically, the output changes in a sine wave shape. And based on this output change, it becomes possible to detect the rotation angle (and rotation direction) of the rotating body which is a detection target.

図2に示すように、本実施形態の角度センサ1は、ホールIC3の出力(出力電位)がゼロとなるときの回転軸5の回転角を基準角θ0(0°)とした場合に、回転軸5の回転角がこの基準角θ0から所定角度範囲(±θα)にあるとき、ホールIC3の出力がほぼリニアに変化することを利用して検出対象である回動軸等の回転角(機械角)を検出する。   As shown in FIG. 2, the angle sensor 1 of the present embodiment rotates when the rotation angle of the rotary shaft 5 when the output (output potential) of the Hall IC 3 becomes zero is the reference angle θ0 (0 °). When the rotation angle of the shaft 5 is within a predetermined angle range (± θα) from the reference angle θ0, the rotation angle of the rotation shaft or the like (machine) is detected using the fact that the output of the Hall IC 3 changes almost linearly. Corner).

具体的には、本実施形態の角度センサ1は、所定方向に回転駆動される回転体の回転角を検出するように構成されている。詳述すると、図1に示すように、回転軸5の一端には、検出対象となる回転体に連結されるレバー10が固定されており、回転軸5は、回転体にてこのレバー10が駆動されることにより回転する。そして、レバー10(即ち回転軸5)は、非駆動時には戻りバネ11の弾性力にて、初期位置まで戻るようになっている。   Specifically, the angle sensor 1 of the present embodiment is configured to detect the rotation angle of a rotating body that is rotationally driven in a predetermined direction. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, a lever 10 connected to a rotating body to be detected is fixed to one end of the rotating shaft 5, and the rotating shaft 5 is connected to the rotating body by the lever 10. It rotates by being driven. The lever 10 (that is, the rotating shaft 5) is returned to the initial position by the elastic force of the return spring 11 when not driven.

図2に示すように、本実施形態の角度センサは、レバー10の駆動に伴い回転軸5が回転する方向(図中反時計回り方向)を回転方向Yとした場合、基準角θ0に対して、回転方向Yに所定角度θαをなす角度θ1からその逆方向(図中時計回り方向)に所定角度θαをなす角度θ2を有効範囲とする。そして、ホールIC3aは、レバー10が駆動されていない場合(回転体の回転角が0°である場合)に、角度θ1に位置するよう設定されている。そして、回転軸5の回転によりホールIC3aの対向する位置が最大で角度θ1から角度θ2まで変化する際の該ホールIC3aの出力変化に基づいて検出対象である回転体の回転角が検出されるようになっている。   As shown in FIG. 2, the angle sensor according to the present embodiment has a rotation direction Y that is the direction in which the rotation shaft 5 rotates in accordance with the driving of the lever 10 (the counterclockwise direction in the figure). The effective range is an angle θ2 forming the predetermined angle θα in the opposite direction (clockwise direction in the figure) from the angle θ1 forming the predetermined angle θα in the rotation direction Y. And Hall IC3a is set so that it may be located in angle (theta) 1 when the lever 10 is not driven (when the rotation angle of a rotary body is 0 degree). Then, the rotation angle of the rotating body to be detected is detected based on the change in the output of the Hall IC 3a when the opposing position of the Hall IC 3a changes from the angle θ1 to the angle θ2 at the maximum by the rotation of the rotating shaft 5. It has become.

尚、本実施形態の角度センサ1では、所定角度θαは45°に設定されている。また、回転軸5を挟んでホールIC3aと点対称な位置にホールIC3bが配置されており、このホールIC3bは、ホールICの出力信号と絶対値が同一、且つその符号が逆となる信号を出力する。即ち、ホールIC3bは、ホールIC3aの出力波形に対してその位相が180°ずれた出力波形を有する信号を出力する。尚、ホールIC3bによる回転角検出の原理は上記ホールIC3aの場合と同様であるため、その説明を省略する。   In the angle sensor 1 of the present embodiment, the predetermined angle θα is set to 45 °. In addition, the Hall IC 3b is arranged at a point-symmetrical position with respect to the Hall IC 3a across the rotation shaft 5, and the Hall IC 3b outputs a signal whose absolute value is the same as that of the Hall IC output signal and whose sign is opposite. To do. That is, the Hall IC 3b outputs a signal having an output waveform whose phase is shifted by 180 ° with respect to the output waveform of the Hall IC 3a. Since the principle of rotation angle detection by the Hall IC 3b is the same as that of the Hall IC 3a, the description thereof is omitted.

また、図1に示すように、本実施形態の角度センサ1は、磁性体によりリング状に形成され磁石2及びホールIC3の外側に配置される磁性体リング部材としてのヨーク12を備えている。   As shown in FIG. 1, the angle sensor 1 of the present embodiment includes a yoke 12 as a magnetic ring member that is formed in a ring shape from a magnetic body and is disposed outside the magnet 2 and the Hall IC 3.

詳述すると、回転軸5には、非磁性体により形成された支持部材としてのプレート13が固定されており、ヨーク12は、このプレート13を介して回転軸5に固定されている。そして、ヨーク12は、磁石2から所定の間隔にて該磁石2と一体的に支持されている。即ち、ヨーク12は、磁石2及び回転軸5とともにロータ14を構成することにより、回転軸5の回転に伴って磁石2とともに一体回転する。従って、回転軸5に軸ブレが発生した場合であっても、磁石2とヨーク12との間隔は変動せず、且つその位置関係は相対変化しない。   More specifically, a plate 13 as a support member formed of a nonmagnetic material is fixed to the rotating shaft 5, and the yoke 12 is fixed to the rotating shaft 5 via the plate 13. The yoke 12 is supported integrally with the magnet 2 at a predetermined interval from the magnet 2. That is, the yoke 12 constitutes the rotor 14 together with the magnet 2 and the rotating shaft 5, and rotates integrally with the magnet 2 as the rotating shaft 5 rotates. Therefore, even when shaft rotation occurs on the rotating shaft 5, the distance between the magnet 2 and the yoke 12 does not change, and the positional relationship does not change relatively.

本実施形態では、プレート13は円盤状に形成されており、ヨーク12は、プレート13の外縁部に固定されることにより、ホールIC3を挟んで磁石2の外側に配置されている。詳しくは、ホールIC3は、磁石2とヨーク12との中点(図中直線m1に示す位置)よりも外側に配置されるように設定されている。そして、ヨーク12は、その内周面が磁石2と対向するように回転軸5の軸方向に沿って延設されている。   In the present embodiment, the plate 13 is formed in a disc shape, and the yoke 12 is disposed on the outer side of the magnet 2 with the Hall IC 3 interposed therebetween by being fixed to the outer edge portion of the plate 13. Specifically, the Hall IC 3 is set so as to be disposed outside the midpoint between the magnet 2 and the yoke 12 (position indicated by the straight line m1 in the figure). And the yoke 12 is extended along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 5 so that the inner peripheral surface may oppose the magnet 2.

次に、上記のように構成された本実施形態の角度センサ1の作用について説明する。
磁石2及びホールIC3の外側に磁性体リング部材を設けることにより、該磁性体リング部材中に磁気回路が形成され磁力線の分散が抑制される。
Next, the operation of the angle sensor 1 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.
By providing a magnetic ring member outside the magnet 2 and the Hall IC 3, a magnetic circuit is formed in the magnetic ring member, and dispersion of lines of magnetic force is suppressed.

その結果、図3に示すように、磁石2と磁性体リング部材との間の磁場強度、即ち、ホールIC3を通過する磁束密度は、曲線L2に示される磁性体リング部材を有しない場合よりも、曲線L1に示される磁性体リング部材を有する場合の方が強くなる。更に、磁性体リング部材を設けることにより、磁石2からの距離(尚、図中の破線は、磁石2の位置及び磁性体リング部材の位置を示す)との関係において、その磁場強度の変化の割合が小さくなる。例えば、回転軸5の回転中心からの距離(図1中に示す中心線m0からの距離)が距離l1から距離l2までの範囲における磁場強度の変化量は変化量ΔT0から変化量ΔT1まで改善される。即ち、磁石2とホールIC3との距離が変動した場合でもホールIC3を通過する磁束密度はあまり変化しない。   As a result, as shown in FIG. 3, the magnetic field strength between the magnet 2 and the magnetic ring member, that is, the magnetic flux density passing through the Hall IC 3 is higher than that without the magnetic ring member indicated by the curve L2. The case where the magnetic body ring member indicated by the curve L1 is provided is stronger. Further, by providing the magnetic ring member, the change in the magnetic field strength in relation to the distance from the magnet 2 (note that the broken lines in the figure indicate the position of the magnet 2 and the position of the magnetic ring member). The ratio becomes smaller. For example, the change amount of the magnetic field strength in the range where the distance from the rotation center of the rotary shaft 5 (distance from the center line m0 shown in FIG. 1) is from the distance l1 to the distance l2 is improved from the change amount ΔT0 to the change amount ΔT1. The That is, even when the distance between the magnet 2 and the Hall IC 3 varies, the magnetic flux density passing through the Hall IC 3 does not change much.

つまり、磁石の加工精度や磁石及びホール素子の取り付け精度を厳密に管理しなくとも磁束分布を安定化することでき、ホールIC3を通過する磁束密度を回転体の回転に応じて安定的に変化させることができる。その結果、製造コストの上昇を招くことなく高精度の回転角検出を行うことができるようになる。   That is, the magnetic flux distribution can be stabilized without strictly managing the magnet processing accuracy and the magnet and Hall element mounting accuracy, and the magnetic flux density passing through the Hall IC 3 is stably changed according to the rotation of the rotating body. be able to. As a result, highly accurate rotation angle detection can be performed without increasing the manufacturing cost.

しかしながら、本願出願人は、特許文献1に記載の従来の角度センサのように、磁石2が回転軸5とともに一体回転する構成において、磁性体リング部材をステータとなるケース8側に固定する構成とした場合、必ずしも上記のような効果が得られないことを実験により確認している。   However, the applicant of the present application is configured to fix the magnetic ring member to the case 8 side serving as a stator in a configuration in which the magnet 2 rotates integrally with the rotary shaft 5 as in the conventional angle sensor described in Patent Document 1. In such a case, it has been confirmed by experiments that the above effects cannot always be obtained.

具体的には、磁性体リング部材をステータ側に固定する従来の角度センサでは、回転軸5に軸ブレが発生することにより磁石2と磁性体リングとの間隔(距離)が変動する。従って、図4に示すように、実際には、その磁場強度は、図中曲線L1a及び曲線L1bに示される範囲において変動することになる。そのため、変化量は最大で変化量ΔT1´となり磁性体リング部材を有しない場合の変化量ΔT0と比較してもほとんど改善されないことになる。   Specifically, in the conventional angle sensor that fixes the magnetic ring member on the stator side, the rotation (shaft) of the rotating shaft 5 causes the distance (distance) between the magnet 2 and the magnetic ring to vary. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, the magnetic field strength actually varies within the range indicated by the curve L1a and the curve L1b in the figure. Therefore, the maximum amount of change is the amount of change ΔT1 ′, which is hardly improved even when compared with the amount of change ΔT0 when no magnetic ring member is provided.

この点、本実施形態の角度センサ1では、磁性体リング部材としてのヨーク12をプレート13を介して回転軸5に固定することにより、ヨーク12は磁石2と一体にロータ14を構成するため、回転軸5に軸ブレが発生した場合であっても磁石2とヨーク12との間隔は変動することがなく、磁石2とヨーク12との間の磁束分布が安定する。従って、軸受6,7の加工精度及び組み付けを厳密に管理しなくともホールIC3を通過する磁束密度を回転体の回転に応じて安定的に変化させることが可能になる。   In this respect, in the angle sensor 1 of the present embodiment, the yoke 12 as the magnetic ring member is fixed to the rotating shaft 5 via the plate 13, so that the yoke 12 and the magnet 2 constitute the rotor 14 integrally. Even when the shaft shake occurs on the rotating shaft 5, the distance between the magnet 2 and the yoke 12 does not vary, and the magnetic flux distribution between the magnet 2 and the yoke 12 is stabilized. Therefore, it is possible to stably change the magnetic flux density passing through the Hall IC 3 according to the rotation of the rotating body without strictly managing the processing accuracy and assembly of the bearings 6 and 7.

加えて、磁石2及びヨーク12は、回転軸5の回転によってもその位置関係が相対変化しない。従って、磁石2から放射される磁力線は、回転軸5の回転に関わらず常にヨーク12の同一箇所に照射される。そのため、磁気回路が形成されるヨーク12の厚みにムラがある場合であっても、回転軸5の回転に伴う磁場強度の変動が発生せず、磁石2とヨーク12との間の磁束分布が安定する。その結果、ヨーク12の加工精度を厳密に管理しなくともホールIC3を通過する磁束密度を回転体の回転に応じて安定的に変化させることが可能になる。   In addition, the positional relationship between the magnet 2 and the yoke 12 does not change relative to the rotation of the rotating shaft 5. Therefore, the lines of magnetic force radiated from the magnet 2 are always applied to the same portion of the yoke 12 regardless of the rotation of the rotating shaft 5. Therefore, even if the thickness of the yoke 12 on which the magnetic circuit is formed is uneven, the magnetic field strength does not vary with the rotation of the rotating shaft 5, and the magnetic flux distribution between the magnet 2 and the yoke 12 is Stabilize. As a result, the magnetic flux density passing through the Hall IC 3 can be stably changed according to the rotation of the rotating body without strictly managing the processing accuracy of the yoke 12.

更に、図3及び図4に示すように、磁場強度は、ヨーク12に近づくほどその変化量が小さくなる。この点において、本実施形態の角度センサ1では、ホールIC3は、磁石2とヨーク12との中点よりも外側に配置される。即ち、ホールIC3は、磁石2からの距離に対する磁場強度の変化が小さい位置に配置される。従って、その出力波形を更に安定させてその高い再現性を確保することが可能になる。   Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the amount of change in the magnetic field intensity becomes smaller as it approaches the yoke 12. In this respect, in the angle sensor 1 of the present embodiment, the Hall IC 3 is disposed outside the midpoint between the magnet 2 and the yoke 12. That is, the Hall IC 3 is arranged at a position where the change in magnetic field strength with respect to the distance from the magnet 2 is small. Therefore, it is possible to further stabilize the output waveform and ensure its high reproducibility.

以上、本実施形態によれば、以下のような特徴を得ることができる。
(1)角度センサ1は、検出対象となる回転体の回転により相対位置が変化する磁石2及びホールIC3と、ホールIC3を挟んで前記磁石2の外側に配置される磁性体リング部材としてのヨーク12と、該ヨーク12を磁石2に対して一体的に支持するプレート13とを備える。そして、ヨーク12は、プレート13により磁石2との間隔が変動不能に支持される。
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the following features can be obtained.
(1) The angle sensor 1 includes a magnet 2 and a Hall IC 3 whose relative positions are changed by rotation of a rotating body to be detected, and a yoke as a magnetic ring member disposed outside the magnet 2 with the Hall IC 3 interposed therebetween. 12 and a plate 13 that integrally supports the yoke 12 with respect to the magnet 2. The yoke 12 is supported by the plate 13 so that the distance from the magnet 2 cannot be changed.

このような構成とすれば、磁石2とヨーク12との間隔が変動しないため、磁石2とヨーク12との間の磁束分布が安定する。従って、ホールIC3を通過する磁束密度を回転体の回転に応じて安定的に変化させることができ、ホールICの出力波形を安定させて高い再現性を確保することができる。その結果、製造コストの上昇を招くことなく、簡素な構成にて高精度の回転角検出を行うことができる。   With such a configuration, the magnetic flux distribution between the magnet 2 and the yoke 12 is stabilized because the distance between the magnet 2 and the yoke 12 does not vary. Therefore, the magnetic flux density passing through the Hall IC 3 can be stably changed according to the rotation of the rotating body, and the output waveform of the Hall IC can be stabilized and high reproducibility can be ensured. As a result, highly accurate rotation angle detection can be performed with a simple configuration without increasing the manufacturing cost.

(2)ヨーク12は、プレート13により磁石2に対してその相対位置が変化不能に支持される。このような構成とすれば、磁石2から放射される磁力線が常にヨーク12の同一箇所に照射されるため、磁気回路が形成されるヨーク12の厚みにムラがある場合であっても、磁石2とヨーク12との間の磁束分布を安定させることができる。その結果、ヨーク12の加工精度を厳密に管理する必要がなくなるため、製造コストを抑制することができる。   (2) The yoke 12 is supported by the plate 13 such that its relative position with respect to the magnet 2 cannot be changed. With such a configuration, since the magnetic lines of force radiated from the magnet 2 are always applied to the same portion of the yoke 12, even if the thickness of the yoke 12 on which the magnetic circuit is formed is uneven, the magnet 2 And the magnetic flux distribution between the yoke 12 can be stabilized. As a result, since it is not necessary to strictly manage the processing accuracy of the yoke 12, the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

(3)角度センサ1は、回転体の回転に応じて回転する回転軸5を備え、磁石2はこの回転軸5の周面に固定され、ホールIC3は回転軸5を収容するケース8側に固定される。そして、ヨーク12はプレート13を介して回転軸5に固定される。   (3) The angle sensor 1 includes a rotating shaft 5 that rotates in accordance with the rotation of the rotating body, the magnet 2 is fixed to the peripheral surface of the rotating shaft 5, and the Hall IC 3 is disposed on the case 8 side that accommodates the rotating shaft 5. Fixed. The yoke 12 is fixed to the rotary shaft 5 via the plate 13.

このような構成とすれば、簡素な構成にてヨーク12を磁石2に対して一体的に支持することができ、回転軸5の回転によっても磁石2及びヨーク12の位置関係は相対変化せず、同回転軸5に軸ブレが発生した場合であってもその間隔が変動しない。その結果、回転軸5を軸支する軸受6,7の加工精度及び組み付け、並びにヨーク12の加工精度を厳密に管理する必要がなくなるため、製造コストを抑制することができる。   With this configuration, the yoke 12 can be supported integrally with the magnet 2 with a simple configuration, and the positional relationship between the magnet 2 and the yoke 12 does not change relative to the rotation of the rotating shaft 5. Even when the shaft shake occurs on the rotating shaft 5, the interval does not change. As a result, it is not necessary to strictly manage the processing accuracy and assembly of the bearings 6 and 7 that support the rotating shaft 5 and the processing accuracy of the yoke 12, and thus manufacturing costs can be reduced.

(4)ホールIC3は、磁石2とヨーク12との中点よりも外側に配置される。即ち、ホールIC3は、磁石2からの距離に対する磁場強度の変化が小さい位置に配置される。従って、その出力波形を更に安定させてその高い再現性を確保することができる。   (4) The Hall IC 3 is disposed outside the midpoint between the magnet 2 and the yoke 12. That is, the Hall IC 3 is arranged at a position where the change in magnetic field strength with respect to the distance from the magnet 2 is small. Therefore, the output waveform can be further stabilized and the high reproducibility can be ensured.

次に、磁性体リング部材としてのヨークの変形例について説明する。
上記本実施形態では、磁石2及びヨーク12の軸方向の長さ(軸方向寸法、回転軸5の軸スラスト方向の長さ)について特に言及しなかったが、図5(a)(b)に示すロータ21のように、ヨーク22の軸方向の長さd1を磁石2の軸方向の長さd0よりも短く設定してもよい。また、図6(a)(b)に示すロータ31のようにヨーク32の内周面32aに磁石2の方向に向かって突出する突部33を形成してもよい。
Next, a modified example of the yoke as the magnetic ring member will be described.
In the present embodiment, the axial lengths of the magnet 2 and the yoke 12 (axial dimensions, the length of the rotating shaft 5 in the axial thrust direction) are not particularly mentioned, but in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b). As shown in the rotor 21, the axial length d 1 of the yoke 22 may be set shorter than the axial length d 0 of the magnet 2. Moreover, you may form the protrusion 33 which protrudes toward the direction of the magnet 2 on the internal peripheral surface 32a of the yoke 32 like the rotor 31 shown to Fig.6 (a) (b).

尚、図5(a)(b)に示すロータ21では、磁石2は、その軸方向中心位置とヨーク22の軸方向中心位置とが一致するように配置されている。また、図6(a)(b)に示すロータ31では、突部33はヨーク32の内周に亘って延設され、その位置は、ヨーク32の軸方向中心位置に設けられている。   In the rotor 21 shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the magnet 2 is disposed so that the axial center position of the magnet 2 and the axial center position of the yoke 22 coincide with each other. In the rotor 31 shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the protrusion 33 extends over the inner periphery of the yoke 32, and the position thereof is provided at the axial center position of the yoke 32.

次に、上記のようにヨークの形状を変更した場合の作用について説明する。
尚、図7(a)(b)は、以下の説明において比較に用いる磁石2及びヨーク12の軸方向の長さが等しいロータ41の構成を示す図であり、図8(a)(b)は、同様に磁性体リング部材を有しないロータ51の構成を示す図である。
Next, an operation when the shape of the yoke is changed as described above will be described.
FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams showing the configuration of the rotor 41 having the same axial lengths of the magnet 2 and the yoke 12 used for comparison in the following description. FIGS. These are figures which show the structure of the rotor 51 which does not have a magnetic body ring member similarly.

図9に示すように、曲線L3,L4に示される上記変形例のロータ21(短寸ヨーク)及びロータ31(突部付ヨーク)について、磁石2からの距離とその磁場強度との関係を曲線L1に示されるロータ41(等寸ヨーク)と比較すると、ロータ21及びロータ31では、略同一の傾向が見られる。   As shown in FIG. 9, the relationship between the distance from the magnet 2 and the magnetic field strength of the rotor 21 (short yoke) and the rotor 31 (projection-provided yoke) of the modified example shown by the curves L3 and L4 is curved. Compared with the rotor 41 (equal-size yoke) shown in L1, the rotor 21 and the rotor 31 show substantially the same tendency.

即ち、磁石2に近い領域(図中左側)では、曲線L1に示されるロータ41よりもその磁場強度が弱いが、ヨーク22,32に近づくほど強くなり、ヨーク22,32に近い領域(図中右側)では、ロータ41よりもその磁場強度が強くなる。つまり、ヨーク22の軸方向の長さd1を磁石2の軸方向の長さd0よりも短く設定する、或いはヨーク32の内周面32aに磁石2側に向かう突部33を形成することにより、磁石2からの距離との関係において、その磁場強度の変化の割合を小さくすることができる。   That is, in the region close to the magnet 2 (left side in the figure), the magnetic field strength is weaker than that of the rotor 41 shown by the curve L1, but becomes stronger as it approaches the yokes 22 and 32, and the region close to the yokes 22 and 32 (in the figure). On the right side, the magnetic field strength is stronger than that of the rotor 41. That is, by setting the axial length d1 of the yoke 22 to be shorter than the axial length d0 of the magnet 2, or by forming the protrusion 33 toward the magnet 2 on the inner peripheral surface 32a of the yoke 32, In relation to the distance from the magnet 2, the rate of change in the magnetic field strength can be reduced.

これを磁場強度の変化率(磁場変化率)で表すと図10に示すようになる。即ち、本実施形態のロータ14のようにヨーク12を磁石2に対して一体的に支持することにより、曲線L2に示される磁性体リング部材を有しないものや曲線L1´に示される従来のステータ側に磁性体リング部材を設けたものよりも磁場変化率の特性を大幅に改善することができる。   When this is represented by the change rate of the magnetic field strength (magnetic field change rate), it is as shown in FIG. That is, by supporting the yoke 12 integrally with the magnet 2 as in the rotor 14 of the present embodiment, there is no magnetic ring member shown by the curve L2 or a conventional stator shown by the curve L1 ′. The characteristics of the magnetic field change rate can be greatly improved as compared with the magnetic ring member provided on the side.

具体的には、曲線L3に示される上記変形例のロータ21(短寸ヨーク)、曲線L4に示されるロータ31(突部付ヨーク)、及び曲線L1に示されるロータ41(等寸ヨーク)を用いたいずれの場合も、磁石2から磁性体リング部材であるヨーク12,22,32までの間の距離の概ね3/5以上の領域においては磁場変動率が略1%以下となる。そして、この磁場変動率が略1%以下となる領域にホールIC3を配置することで、その出力波形を更に安定させて極めて高い再現性を確保することができる。   Specifically, the rotor 21 (short yoke) of the above-described modification shown by the curve L3, the rotor 31 (projection yoke) shown by the curve L4, and the rotor 41 (equal yoke) shown by the curve L1. In any case, the magnetic field fluctuation rate is about 1% or less in the region of about 3/5 or more of the distance between the magnet 2 and the yokes 12, 22, and 32 that are magnetic ring members. By arranging the Hall IC 3 in a region where the magnetic field fluctuation rate is approximately 1% or less, the output waveform can be further stabilized and extremely high reproducibility can be ensured.

特に、ロータ21(短寸ヨーク)及びロータ31(突部付ヨーク)を用いた場合、その磁場変動率は、ヨーク22,32に近い領域(図中右側)においては、ロータ41(等寸ヨーク)を用いた場合と比較しても更に小さくなる。従って、ヨーク22の軸方向の長さd1を磁石2の軸方向の長さd0よりも短く設定する、或いはヨーク32の内周面32aに磁石2側に向かう突部33を形成することにより、更にホールIC3の出力波形を安定させて極めて高い再現性を確保することができる。   In particular, when the rotor 21 (short-size yoke) and the rotor 31 (yoke with protrusion) are used, the magnetic field variation rate is in the region close to the yokes 22 and 32 (right side in the figure). ) Is even smaller than when using. Therefore, by setting the axial length d1 of the yoke 22 to be shorter than the axial length d0 of the magnet 2, or by forming the protrusion 33 toward the magnet 2 on the inner peripheral surface 32a of the yoke 32, Furthermore, the output waveform of the Hall IC 3 can be stabilized to ensure extremely high reproducibility.

尚、本願出願人は、上記のような特性が得られる要因について、ロータ21では、ヨーク22の軸方向の長さd1を短く設定することにより、ヨーク22の近傍において磁力線が集約されるためであり、ロータ31(突部付ヨーク)では、突部33に磁力線が集中するためであると考察している。   Incidentally, the applicant of the present application is concerned with the factors that can obtain the above characteristics because, in the rotor 21, the magnetic lines of force are concentrated in the vicinity of the yoke 22 by setting the axial length d 1 of the yoke 22 to be short. In the rotor 31 (yoke with protrusion), it is considered that the magnetic lines of force concentrate on the protrusion 33.

なお、本実施形態は上記ヨークの変形例の他、以下のように変更してもよい。
・本実施形態では、回転軸5、磁石2及びヨーク12によりロータ14を構成したが、ホールIC3をロータ側に設け、磁石2及びヨーク12をステータ側に設ける構成としてもよい。
In addition to the modified example of the yoke, the present embodiment may be modified as follows.
In the present embodiment, the rotor 14 is configured by the rotating shaft 5, the magnet 2, and the yoke 12. However, the Hall IC 3 may be provided on the rotor side, and the magnet 2 and the yoke 12 may be provided on the stator side.

・本実施形態では、検出対象である回転体の回転に応じて磁石2及びホールIC3の相対位置を変化させるべく回転軸5を設けたが、この回転軸5に相当する構造体として筒体や複数の柱体等を設ける構成としてもよい。つまり、回転体の回転に応じて磁石2及びホールIC3の相対位置が変化する構成であれば、構造体としての回転軸5は設けなくともよい。   In the present embodiment, the rotary shaft 5 is provided to change the relative positions of the magnet 2 and the Hall IC 3 in accordance with the rotation of the rotary body that is the detection target. It is good also as a structure which provides a some column etc. That is, as long as the relative positions of the magnet 2 and the Hall IC 3 change according to the rotation of the rotating body, the rotating shaft 5 as a structure need not be provided.

・本実施形態では、ヨーク12は、円盤状のプレート13にて支持されることとしたが、スポーク状その他の形状に支持部材により支持される構成としてもよい。
・また、ヨーク12は、プレート13に固定されることにより磁石2に対して一体的に支持される構成とした。しかし、これに限らず、図11(a)に示すようにプレート13上に支持体55を設け、該支持体55にヨーク57を固定する構成としてもよい。
In the present embodiment, the yoke 12 is supported by the disk-shaped plate 13, but may be configured to be supported by the support member in a spoke shape or other shapes.
The yoke 12 is configured to be supported integrally with the magnet 2 by being fixed to the plate 13. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a support body 55 may be provided on the plate 13 and the yoke 57 may be fixed to the support body 55 as shown in FIG.

・また、図11(b)に示すようにスリット62aが形成されたヨーク62を用いてもよい。
・本実施形態では、回転軸5の回転角がこの基準角θ0から所定の角度範囲にある場合において、ホールIC3の出力がほぼリニアに変化することを利用して検出対象である回動軸等の回転体の機械角を検出する角度センサ1に具体化した。しかし、これに限らず、例えば、図12に示す角度センサ71のように、磁石2及びヨーク12がモータ72の回転軸73と一体回転するよう構成することにより、モータ72の電気角を検出する角度センサに具体化してもよい。
Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, a yoke 62 in which a slit 62a is formed may be used.
In the present embodiment, when the rotation angle of the rotation shaft 5 is within a predetermined angle range from the reference angle θ0, the rotation shaft to be detected by utilizing the fact that the output of the Hall IC 3 changes substantially linearly, etc. This is embodied in an angle sensor 1 for detecting the mechanical angle of the rotating body. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the electrical angle of the motor 72 is detected by configuring the magnet 2 and the yoke 12 to rotate integrally with the rotating shaft 73 of the motor 72 as in the angle sensor 71 shown in FIG. It may be embodied in an angle sensor.

尚、図12に示す角度センサ71では、回転軸73の一端が角度センサ71のケース74に設けられた軸受76にて軸支される構成となっているが、必ずしも磁石2及びヨーク12が固定される側の端部を軸支する必要はなく、例えば、回転軸73の一端にプレート13を締結する構成としてもよい。   In the angle sensor 71 shown in FIG. 12, one end of the rotation shaft 73 is pivotally supported by a bearing 76 provided in the case 74 of the angle sensor 71, but the magnet 2 and the yoke 12 are not necessarily fixed. For example, the plate 13 may be fastened to one end of the rotating shaft 73.

本実施形態の角度センサの断面図。Sectional drawing of the angle sensor of this embodiment. 本実施形態の角度センサのA−A断面図。AA sectional drawing of the angle sensor of this embodiment. 磁石と磁性体リング部材(ヨーク)との間における磁石からの距離と磁場強度との関係を示すグラフ。The graph which shows the relationship between the distance from a magnet and magnetic field intensity between a magnet and a magnetic body ring member (yoke). 磁石と磁性体リング部材(ヨーク)との間における磁石からの距離と磁場強度との関係を示すグラフ。The graph which shows the relationship between the distance from a magnet and magnetic field intensity between a magnet and a magnetic body ring member (yoke). (a)(b)変形例のロータの構成を示す図。(A) (b) The figure which shows the structure of the rotor of a modification. (a)(b)変形例のロータの構成を示す図。(A) (b) The figure which shows the structure of the rotor of a modification. (a)(b)比較用のロータの構成を示す図。(A) (b) The figure which shows the structure of the rotor for a comparison. (a)(b)比較用のロータの構成を示す図。(A) (b) The figure which shows the structure of the rotor for a comparison. 磁石とヨーク(磁性体リング部材)との間における磁石からの距離と磁場強度との関係を示すグラフ。The graph which shows the relationship between the distance from a magnet and magnetic field intensity between a magnet and a yoke (magnetic body ring member). 磁石とヨークとの間における磁石からの距離と磁場変動率との関係を示すグラフ。The graph which shows the relationship between the distance from a magnet between a magnet and a yoke, and a magnetic field fluctuation rate. (a)(b)別例のヨークの構成を示す図。(A) (b) The figure which shows the structure of the yoke of another example. 別例の角度センサの概略構成図。The schematic block diagram of the angle sensor of another example.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

1,71…角度センサ、2…磁石、3(3a,3b)…ホールIC、5,73…回転軸、12,22,32,57,62…ヨーク、13…プレート、32a…内周面、33…突部、55…支持体、d0…磁石の軸方向の長さ、d1…ヨークの軸方向の長さ。   DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,71 ... Angle sensor, 2 ... Magnet, 3 (3a, 3b) ... Hall IC, 5,73 ... Rotary shaft, 12, 22, 32, 57, 62 ... Yoke, 13 ... Plate, 32a ... Inner peripheral surface, 33: Projection, 55: Support, d0: Length in the axial direction of the magnet, d1: Length in the axial direction of the yoke.

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回転体の回転により相対位置が変化する磁石及びホール素子を備え、前記ホール素子の出力に基づいて前記回転体の回転角を検出する角度センサであって、
前記ホール素子を挟んで前記磁石の外側に配置される磁性体リング部材と、
前記磁性体リング部材を前記磁石に対して一体的に支持する支持部材とを備え、
前記支持部材は、前記磁石との間隔を変動不能に前記支持すること、
を特徴とする角度センサ。
An angle sensor that includes a magnet and a Hall element whose relative position is changed by rotation of the rotating body, and detects a rotation angle of the rotating body based on an output of the Hall element,
A magnetic ring member disposed on the outside of the magnet with the Hall element interposed therebetween;
A support member that integrally supports the magnetic ring member with respect to the magnet;
The support member supports the gap with the magnet so as not to fluctuate;
An angle sensor characterized by.
請求項1に記載の角度センサにおいて、
前記支持部材は前記磁石に対する相対位置を変化不能に前記支持すること、
を特徴とする角度センサ。
The angle sensor according to claim 1.
The supporting member supports the relative position with respect to the magnet in an unchangeable manner;
An angle sensor characterized by.
請求項1又は請求項2に記載の角度センサにおいて、
前記回転体の回転に応じて回転する回転軸を備え、
前記磁石は前記回転軸に固定され、前記磁性体リング部材は前記支持部材を介して前記回転軸に固定されること、を特徴とする角度センサ。
The angle sensor according to claim 1 or 2,
A rotating shaft that rotates according to the rotation of the rotating body;
The angle sensor, wherein the magnet is fixed to the rotating shaft, and the magnetic ring member is fixed to the rotating shaft via the support member.
請求項1〜請求項3のうちの何れか一項に記載の角度センサにおいて、
前記ホール素子は前記磁石と磁性体リング部材との中間点よりも前記磁性体リング部材側に配置されること、を特徴とする角度センサ。
In the angle sensor as described in any one of Claims 1-3,
The Hall element is disposed on the magnetic ring member side of an intermediate point between the magnet and the magnetic ring member.
請求項1〜請求項4のうちの何れか一項に記載の角度センサにおいて、
前記磁性体リング部材の軸方向寸法は、前記磁石の軸方向寸法よりも短く設定されること、を特徴とする角度センサ。
In the angle sensor as described in any one of Claims 1-4,
An angle sensor characterized in that an axial dimension of the magnetic ring member is set shorter than an axial dimension of the magnet.
請求項1〜請求項5のうちの何れか一項に記載の角度センサにおいて、
前記磁性体リング部材の内周面には、前記磁石方向に向かう突部が形成されること、
を特徴とする角度センサ。
In the angle sensor as described in any one of Claims 1-5,
Protrusions toward the magnet direction are formed on the inner peripheral surface of the magnetic ring member,
An angle sensor characterized by.
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