Underwater cable with built-in airbag gap and underwater application system

By designing a built-in airbag gap on the underwater cable, the combination of the airbag jacket and a fixing bracket is used to solve the problem of underwater cable sinking, increasing buoyancy, reducing equipment load, and improving the compression and protection performance of the cable.

CN118762867BActive Publication Date: 2025-02-07广东广深电缆有限公司
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Application Number
CN202411184546.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-27
Publication Date
2025-02-07
Estimated Expiration
2044-08-27

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Technical Problem

Existing underwater cables are prone to sink when used underwater, increasing the load of underwater mobile devices and affecting the battery life of the equipment.

Method used

The built-in airbag gap is designed on the cable, and the airbag gap is formed by a combination of the airbag jacket and a fixing bracket, using silicone or silicone rubber material, and the buoyancy of the airbag is adjusted through the intake and exhaust check valves.

Benefits of technology

By increasing the buoyancy of the cable, the load on the underwater mobile device is reduced, the equipment endurance is extended, and the cable is improved at the same time.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of wire and cable testing, in particular to an underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap and an underwater application system, comprising a first inner core, a second inner core, a fixing bracket, an airbag jacket and a protective jacket, wherein a plurality of second inner cores are provided, and the plurality of second inner cores surround the outer periphery of the first inner core, the fixing bracket is formed by extrusion of silicone rubber, and the first inner core is extruded and connected with the plurality of second inner cores; the airbag jacket is coated on the outside of the fixing bracket, and the protective jacket is arranged on the outside of the airbag jacket; the airbag jacket comprises an inner connecting ring, an outer connecting ring and a tensioning connecting column, and an airbag gap is arranged between the inner connecting ring and the outer connecting ring; the present invention solves the problem that the underwater cable will sink directly when used underwater, fills the cable with gas, increases buoyancy, reduces the load of the underwater mobile device, and thus extends the endurance of the underwater mobile device.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of wire and cable testing, and in particular to an underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap and an underwater application system. Background Art

[0002] As infrastructure products in the fields of power transmission and information transmission, wires and cables play a vital role in modern society. With the continuous advancement of science and technology, the manufacturing technology and materials of wires and cables are constantly innovating. The application of new conductor materials, insulation materials, shielding materials, and improvements in production processes have enabled wires and cables to have higher transmission efficiency, better anti-interference performance, and longer service life. With the development of the global economy and the acceleration of urbanization, the demand for wires and cables continues to increase. Especially in emerging fields such as new energy, electric vehicles, and 5G communications, higher requirements are placed on wires and cables, which has promoted the development of the wire and cable industry.

[0003] Underwater cables are generally used to transmit power signals underwater. Existing underwater cables are relatively dense in internal structure, which results in a large overall weight and easy sinking during use. This is especially true when used by underwater mobile robots, which results in a large load when the underwater robots move, affecting the endurance of the equipment. Therefore, it is necessary to make new design improvements to the existing underwater cable structure. Summary of the invention

[0004] To solve the above problems, the present invention solves the problem that underwater cables will sink directly when used underwater. Gas is filled in the cable to increase buoyancy, reduce the load of the underwater mobile device, and thus extend the endurance of the underwater mobile device to provide an underwater cable and underwater application system with a built-in airbag gap.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is: an underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap, comprising a first inner core, a second inner core, a fixed bracket, an airbag jacket and a protective jacket, wherein a plurality of second inner cores are provided, and a plurality of second inner cores surround the outer periphery of the first inner core, and the fixed bracket is formed by extrusion of silicone rubber, and the first inner core is extruded and connected with a plurality of second inner cores; the airbag jacket is coated on the outside of the fixed bracket, and the protective jacket is arranged on the outside of the airbag jacket; the airbag jacket comprises an inner connecting ring, an outer connecting ring and a tensioning connecting column, an airbag gap is provided between the inner connecting ring and the outer connecting ring, a plurality of tensioning connecting columns are provided, and a plurality of the tensioning connecting columns are arranged in the airbag gap, and the airbag gap is spaced to form a single airbag, a plurality of the tensioning connecting columns are opposite to a plurality of second inner cores, and the tensioning connecting column is used to connect the inner connecting ring with the outer connecting ring, the inner connecting ring is connected to the fixed bracket, and the outer connecting ring is connected to the protective jacket.

[0006] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the protective jacket is provided with a pneumatic connecting ring, and the pneumatic connecting ring is provided with an air intake check valve and an exhaust check valve, both of which are connected to the airbag gap. The air intake check valve is used to guide the air intake into the airbag gap, and the airbag gap expands after being inflated to increase the buoyancy of the cable underwater, and the exhaust check valve is used to discharge the gas in the airbag gap.

[0007] A further improvement to the above solution is that the first inner core includes a first insulating outer shell and a signal inner core arranged in the first insulating outer shell, and the signal inner core is provided with at least two strands.

[0008] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the second inner core includes a second insulating outer shell and a conductive inner core arranged in the second insulating outer shell, and the conductive inner core is provided with at least two strands; the fixed bracket is located between the first inner core and the second inner core and is provided with a separation groove, and the separation groove is used to separate the first inner core from the second inner core.

[0009] A further improvement to the above scheme is that a telescopic cavity is provided on the fixed bracket between two adjacent second inner cores, arc surfaces are provided on both sides of the telescopic cavity, and the arc surfaces are coaxially arranged with the adjacent second inner cores.

[0010] A further improvement to the above solution is that the fixing bracket and the airbag jacket are both formed by extrusion of silicone or silicone rubber.

[0011] A further improvement to the above solution is that expansion and contraction grooves are symmetrically provided on both sides of the expansion and contraction column, and the expansion and contraction grooves are deformed when the airbag gap is inflated and deflated to change the shape of the single airbag.

[0012] A further improvement to the above solution is that a through groove is provided on the tensioning connection column, and the through groove is used to connect two adjacent single airbags.

[0013] A further improvement to the above solution is that a sealing connector is provided on the inner periphery through which the pneumatic connecting ring passes, and the sealing connector is in sealing contact with the outside of the protective sleeve.

[0014] An underwater application system of an underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap comprises a wire reel winding device and an underwater mobile device. One end of the underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap is provided with the wire reel winding device, and the other end is connected to the underwater mobile device.

[0015] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the cable reel winding device comprises a cable reel support, a cable reel and a cable reel drive, the cable reel is arranged on the cable reel support, the cable reel drive is arranged on the cable reel support and is used to drive the cable reel to rotate, one end of the built-in airbag gap underwater cable is arranged in the cable reel, an air intake pump and an air extraction pump are arranged in the cable reel, the air intake pump is connected to the air intake check valve, and the air extraction pump is connected to the exhaust check valve;

[0016] When the underwater mobile device moves underwater, the winding drive drives the winding reel to unwind the underwater cable in the built-in airbag gap. At the same time, the air intake pump supplies air to the air intake check valve to inflate the airbag gap, causing the airbag gap to expand, thereby increasing the buoyancy of the underwater cable in the built-in airbag gap underwater and reducing the moving load of the underwater mobile device.

[0017] A further improvement to the above scheme is that an S-shaped wire clamping groove is provided in the cable reel, and the S-shaped wire clamping groove clamps and fixes one end of the underwater cable in the built-in airbag gap, the pneumatic connecting ring is located on the inner side of the cable reel, and the air intake pump and the air exhaust pump are both arranged inside the cable reel; the cable reel is provided with an electrical connector, and the electrical connector is electrically connected to the first inner core and the second inner core.

[0018] A further improvement to the above scheme is that a protective cover is provided on the outside of the winding bracket, and the protective cover is arranged on the outside of the winding reel; a lead-out port is provided on one side of the protective cover, and the lead-out port is provided with a guide arm, and the guide arm is provided with a tension spring and a movable shaft connected to the lead-out port, and a guide wheel is provided on the guide arm for guiding underwater cable transmission in the gap of the built-in airbag.

[0019] A further improvement to the above solution is that the underwater mobile device is an underwater robot, and the underwater robot is a cleaning robot used for swimming pool cleaning, and is provided with an electrical connector that is gap-connected with the built-in airbag.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0021] Compared with the existing underwater cables, the present invention is provided with an airbag jacket and a fixing bracket on the cable, and an airbag gap is provided in the airbag jacket. Since the airbag jacket is made of silicone or silicone rubber, when the airbag gap is inflated, expansion deformation will occur to form air buoyancy on the cable, which will generate buoyancy on the cable when the underwater mobile device is used, reducing the load of the underwater mobile device when moving. The problem that the underwater cable will sink directly when used underwater is solved. The cable is filled with gas to increase buoyancy, reduce the load of the underwater mobile device, and thus extend the endurance of the underwater mobile device.

[0022] The design of the airbag gap and the tensioning connecting column of the underwater cable enables the cable to better disperse the pressure when subjected to external pressure, thereby improving the cable's pressure resistance. At the same time, when used underwater, it can be inflated to increase buoyancy while ensuring pressure resistance. Multiple second inner cores surround the first inner core, and the connection of the fixed bracket forms a sturdy structure that can withstand underwater pressure and external impact. The design of the airbag jacket further enhances the protective performance of the cable. The airbag gap provides additional buffering and pressure resistance, effectively reducing the impact of external pressure on the cable. The setting of the protective jacket provides comprehensive protection for the cable, preventing moisture, corrosion and other factors from damaging the cable.

[0023] The pneumatic connection ring set on the protective jacket, as well as the connection between the air intake check valve and the exhaust check valve, effectively increase the buoyancy of the cable underwater. The function of the air intake check valve is to guide the gas into the gap between the air bags to inflate it, thereby increasing the buoyancy of the cable. The exhaust check valve is used to discharge the gas in the gap between the air bags so as to adjust the buoyancy of the cable when necessary. This design improves the stability of the cable underwater, reduces the shaking and twisting of the cable in the water, and thus improves the quality and reliability of signal transmission. At the same time, this design also makes the cable more convenient to use and reduces costs.

[0024] An underwater application system for an underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap. First, the combination of a cable reel winding device and an underwater mobile device enables the cable to be deployed and used more flexibly underwater. Second, the design of the built-in airbag gap provides additional buoyancy, which helps to reduce the weight of the cable underwater and reduces the burden on the underwater mobile device. In addition, the airbag gap can also provide a certain buffering effect to protect the cable from impact and damage in the underwater environment. This system has broad application prospects in underwater communications, exploration, monitoring and other fields, and can improve work efficiency and the stability of data transmission. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the underwater cable with built-in airbag gap of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of another perspective of the underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main view of an underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the airbag jacket of the underwater cable with built-in airbag gap;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an underwater application system of an underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an underwater application system of an underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap;

[0031] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a wire drum winding device for an underwater application system;

[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the wire drum winding device of the underwater application system from another perspective;

[0033] Fig. 9 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the interior of the line reel winding device for underwater application system.

[0034] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: first inner core 1, first insulating outer sleeve 11, signal inner core 12, second inner core 2, second insulating outer sleeve 21, conductive inner core 22, fixed bracket 3, dividing groove 31, telescopic cavity 32, arc surface 321, airbag outer sleeve 4, inner connecting ring 41, outer connecting ring 42, tensioning connecting column 43, tensioning telescopic groove 431, airbag gap 44, protective outer sleeve 5, pneumatic connecting ring 6, air intake check valve 61, exhaust check valve 62, sealing connector 63, wire drum winding device 7, wire winding bracket 71, protective cover 711, lead-out port 712, guide arm 713, tension spring 714, guide wheel 715, wire drum 72, S-shaped wire clamping groove 721, wire winding drive 73, air intake pump 74, air exhaust pump 75, underwater mobile equipment 8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive.

[0036] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0037] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. The terms used in the specification of the present invention herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. Figure 1 to Figure 9 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, there is a built-in airbag gap underwater cable, including a first inner core 1, a second inner core 2, a fixing bracket 3, an airbag jacket 4 and a protective jacket 5, wherein the second inner core 2 is provided with a plurality of second inner cores 2 surrounding the outer periphery of the first inner core 1, the fixing bracket 3 is formed by extrusion of silicone rubber, and the first inner core 1 is extruded and connected with the plurality of second inner cores 2; the airbag jacket 4 is coated on the outside of the fixing bracket 3, and the protective jacket 5 is arranged on the outside of the airbag jacket 4; the airbag jacket 4 includes an inner connection Ring 41, outer connecting ring 42 and tensioning connecting column 43, an airbag gap 44 is set between the inner connecting ring 41 and the outer connecting ring 42, a plurality of tensioning connecting columns 43 are set, a plurality of the tensioning connecting columns 43 are set in the airbag gap 44, and the airbag gap 44 is spaced to form a single airbag, a plurality of the tensioning connecting columns 43 are opposite to a plurality of second inner cores 2, the tensioning connecting column 43 is used to connect the inner connecting ring 41 with the outer connecting ring 42, the inner connecting ring 41 is connected to the fixing bracket 3, and the outer connecting ring 42 is connected to the protective jacket 5. In this embodiment, an airbag jacket 4 and a fixing bracket 3 are set on the cable, and an airbag gap 44 is set in the airbag jacket 4. Since the airbag jacket 4 is made of silicone or silicone rubber, when the airbag gap 44 is inflated, expansion deformation will occur to form air buoyancy on the cable, which generates buoyancy on the cable when the underwater mobile device is used, thereby reducing the load when the underwater mobile device moves. The problem that underwater cables sink directly when used underwater is solved by filling the cables with gas to increase buoyancy and reduce the load on underwater mobile devices, thereby extending the endurance of underwater mobile devices.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the underwater cable is designed with an airbag gap 44 and a tensioning connecting column 43, so that the cable can better disperse the pressure when subjected to external pressure, thereby improving the cable's ability to resist pressure. At the same time, when used underwater, while ensuring the ability to resist pressure, it can also be inflated to increase buoyancy. Multiple second inner cores 2 surround the first inner core 1, and the connection of the fixed bracket 3 forms a sturdy structure that can withstand underwater pressure and external impact. The design of the airbag jacket 4 further enhances the protective performance of the cable. The airbag gap 44 provides additional buffering and pressure resistance, effectively reducing the impact of external pressure on the cable. The setting of the protective jacket 5 provides comprehensive protection for the cable to prevent moisture, corrosion and other factors from damaging the cable.

[0039] The protective jacket 5 is provided with a pneumatic connection ring 6, and the pneumatic connection ring 6 is provided with an air intake check valve 61 and an exhaust check valve 62. The air intake check valve 61 and the exhaust check valve 62 are both connected to the airbag gap 44. The air intake check valve 61 is used to guide the air intake of the airbag gap 44. The airbag gap 44 expands after being inflated to increase the buoyancy of the cable underwater. The exhaust check valve is used to discharge the gas in the airbag gap 44. In this embodiment, the pneumatic connection ring 6 provided on the protective jacket 5 and the connection of the air intake check valve 61 and the exhaust check valve 62 effectively increase the buoyancy of the cable underwater. The function of the air intake check valve 61 is to guide the gas into the airbag gap 44, so that it is inflated and expanded, thereby increasing the buoyancy of the cable. The exhaust check valve is used to discharge the gas in the airbag gap 44 so as to adjust the buoyancy of the cable when needed. This design improves the stability of the cable underwater, reduces the shaking and distortion of the cable in water, and thus improves the quality and reliability of signal transmission. At the same time, this design also makes the cable more convenient to use and reduces costs.

[0040] The first inner core 1 includes a first insulating outer jacket 11 and a signal inner core 12 disposed in the first insulating outer jacket 11, wherein the signal inner core 12 is provided with at least two strands; specifically, the second inner core 2 includes a second insulating outer jacket 21 and a conductive inner core 22 disposed in the second insulating outer jacket 21, wherein the conductive inner core 22 is provided with at least two strands; the fixing bracket 3 is provided with a separation groove 31 between the first inner core 1 and the second inner core 2, wherein the separation groove 31 is used to separate the first inner core 1 from the second inner core 2. In this embodiment, the first inner core 1 and the second inner core 2 respectively include an insulating outer jacket and a conductive inner core 22, and a signal inner core 12 and a conductive inner core 22 disposed therein, and this design enables the cable to better transmit signals and electrical energy, and improves the stability and reliability of data transmission. The fixing bracket 3 is provided with a separation groove 31 between the first inner core 1 and the second inner core 2, and is used to separate the first inner core 1 from the second inner core 2. This structural design effectively avoids mutual interference between different inner cores and ensures the clarity and accuracy of signal transmission. The signal inner core 12 and the conductive inner core 22 are both provided with at least two strands. This multi-strand design increases the stability of signal transmission and power transmission, and reduces signal loss and energy loss. The design of the separation groove 31 adopts a round hole groove, which further reduces the weight of the cable and increases buoyancy.

[0041] The fixed bracket 3 is provided with a telescopic cavity 32 between two adjacent second inner cores 2, and arcuate surfaces 321 are provided on both sides of the telescopic cavity 32, and the arcuate surfaces 321 are coaxially arranged with the adjacent second inner cores 2. In this embodiment, the telescopic cavity 32 can flexibly adapt to the changes in the internal pressure to ensure that the connection between the fixed bracket 3 and the second inner core 2 is tight and stable. At the same time, the arcuate surface 321 is coaxially arranged with the second inner core 2, which effectively reduces the friction and damage to the second inner core 2 and improves the service life of the cable. The setting of the arcuate surface 321 makes the connection between the fixed bracket 3 and the second inner core 2 tighter, reduces the gap, reduces the impact of the underwater environment on the cable, and increases the stability and reliability of the cable. Due to the complexity of the underwater environment, the cable needs to have good adaptability and stability. The design of the telescopic cavity 32 enables the cable to better adapt to the changes in the underwater environment, ensures the stability of signal transmission and energy transmission, and improves the efficiency and reliability of underwater work.

[0042] The airbag cover 4 is formed by extrusion of silicone or silicone rubber. In this embodiment, the silicone or silicone rubber has excellent elasticity and corrosion resistance, can effectively seal the inside of the airbag, prevent water and impurities from entering the airbag gap 44, and protect the internal cables and components from damage. In addition, it can also effectively expand and contract during inflation or vacuum exhaust, and can well restore to its original state even after expansion and contraction.

[0043] The two sides of the tensioning connecting column 43 are symmetrically provided with tensioning expansion grooves 431, which are deformed when the airbag gap 44 is inflated and evacuated to change the shape of the single airbag; in this embodiment, the tensioning expansion grooves 431 can be deformed when the airbag gap 44 is inflated and evacuated to change the shape of the single airbag, so that the airbag can adjust its shape according to the changes in the underwater environment, thereby improving the adaptability of the entire system to the dynamic changes of the water flow. Through the deformation of the tensioning expansion grooves 431, the shape of the single airbag can be accurately controlled, thereby adjusting the buoyancy and stability of the airbag to ensure good performance under different underwater working conditions. By adjusting the shape of the airbag, the resistance between the airbag and the water flow can be reduced, the hydrodynamic loss of the underwater cable system can be reduced, and the operating efficiency of the system can be improved.

[0044] A through slot is provided on the tensioning connecting column 43, and the through slot is used to connect two adjacent single airbags. In this embodiment, the through slot is used to connect the single airbags, so that the gas in multiple single airbags can be inflated or exhausted synchronously during inflation or exhaust.

[0045] The inner circumference of the pneumatic connection ring 6 is provided with a sealing connection member 63, which is in sealing contact with the outside of the protective jacket 5. In this embodiment, a sealing connection is provided between the sealing connection member 63 and the protective jacket 5, thereby ensuring sealing and stability during inflation or deflation.

[0046] See also Figure 1 to Figure 9 As shown, an underwater application system of an underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap includes a wire reel winding device 7 and an underwater mobile device 8, wherein one end of the underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap is provided with the wire reel winding device 7, and the other end is connected to the underwater mobile device 8. In this embodiment, firstly, the combination of the wire reel winding device 7 and the underwater mobile device 8 enables the cable to be deployed and used more flexibly underwater. Secondly, the design of the built-in airbag gap 44 provides additional buoyancy, which helps to reduce the weight of the cable underwater and reduces the burden on the underwater mobile device 8. In addition, the airbag gap 44 can also provide a certain buffering effect to protect the cable from impact and damage in the underwater environment. This system has broad application prospects in the fields of underwater communication, exploration, monitoring, etc., and can improve work efficiency and the stability of data transmission.

[0047] The wire drum winding device 7 includes a wire drum support 71, a wire drum 72 and a wire drum drive 73, wherein the wire drum 72 is arranged on the wire drum support 71, and the wire drum drive 73 is arranged on the wire drum support 71 and is used to drive the wire drum 72 to rotate, one end of the built-in airbag gap underwater cable is arranged in the wire drum 72, and an air intake pump 74 and an air suction pump 75 are arranged in the wire drum 72, wherein the air intake pump 74 is connected to the air intake check valve 61, and the air suction pump 75 is connected to the exhaust check valve 62; specifically, when the underwater mobile device 8 moves underwater, the wire drum drive 73 drives the wire drum 72 to unwind the built-in airbag gap underwater cable, and at the same time, the air intake pump 74 supplies air to the air intake check valve 61 to inflate the airbag gap 44, so that the airbag gap 44 expands, so as to increase the buoyancy of the built-in airbag gap underwater cable underwater and reduce the moving load of the underwater mobile device 8. In this embodiment, the unwinding of the underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap by the reel 72 is controlled by the reel driver 73, and the airbag gap 44 is inflated by the air intake pump 74, thereby realizing automatic adjustment of the cable buoyancy. In this way, the buoyancy of the airbag gap 44 can be adjusted according to the load condition of the underwater mobile device 8 to ensure the stable suspension and movement of the underwater mobile device 8. By increasing the buoyancy of the underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap, the moving load of the underwater mobile device 8 is reduced, the requirements for the underwater power system are reduced, and the working efficiency and stability of the underwater equipment are improved. The design of automatically adjusting the buoyancy enables the underwater cable to flexibly adapt to the changes in different underwater environments, ensuring the stable operation of the underwater equipment under different depths and water flow conditions.

[0048] An S-shaped clamping groove 721 is provided inside the cable reel 72, and the S-shaped clamping groove 721 clamps and fixes one end of the underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap. The pneumatic connection ring 6 is located on the inner side of the cable reel 72, and the air intake pump 74 and the air extraction pump 75 are both arranged inside the cable reel 72; the cable reel 72 is provided with an electrical connector, and the electrical connector is electrically connected to the first inner core 1 and the second inner core 2. In this embodiment, the S-shaped clamping groove 721 can clamp and fix one end of the underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap, ensuring that the cable is firmly fixed inside the cable reel 72, and preventing the cable from loosening or being damaged due to movement or external impact. The pneumatic connection ring 6 is located on the inner side of the cable reel 72, and can be effectively connected to the air intake pump 74 and the air extraction pump 75 to realize the charge and discharge control of the gas in the airbag gap 44, thereby realizing the adjustment of the buoyancy of the cable. The cable reel 72 is provided with an electrical connector, which is electrically connected to the first inner core 1 and the second inner core 2, so as to realize the transmission and control of the internal signal of the cable, and ensure the normal communication and data transmission between the underwater equipment and the cable. The safe fixation and stable operation of the underwater cable with built-in airbag gap inside the cable reel 72 are ensured. At the same time, through the setting of the pneumatic connecting ring 6 and the electrical connector, the control and management of the gas and cable signals in the airbag gap 44 are realized, and the reliability and stability of the whole system are improved.

[0049] A protective cover 711 is provided on the outside of the winding bracket 71, and the protective cover 711 is provided on the outside of the winding drum 72; a lead-out port 712 is provided on one side of the protective cover 711, and the lead-out port 712 is provided with a guide arm 713, and the guide arm 713 is provided with a tension spring 714 and a movable shaft connected to the lead-out port 712, and a guide wheel 715 is provided on the guide arm 713 for guiding the transmission of the underwater cable in the built-in airbag gap. In this embodiment, the protective cover 711 is provided on the outside of the winding drum 72, which can effectively protect the winding drum 72 and the underwater cable in the built-in airbag gap from the external environment, and reduce the risk of damage caused by external collision or pollution. The lead-out port 712 is provided with a guide arm 713 and a guide wheel 715, which can effectively guide the transmission of the underwater cable in the built-in airbag gap, ensure the smooth operation of the cable during the process of paying out and taking up, and avoid problems such as entanglement or extrusion. Through the design of the tension spring 714 and the movable shaft, the tension of the underwater cable with the built-in airbag gap can be controlled, ensuring that the appropriate tension is maintained during the transmission process, preventing the cable from being loose or too tight, and improving the stability and safety of the transmission. The safe protection and stable transmission of the underwater cable with the built-in airbag gap on the winding bracket 71 are guaranteed. At the same time, through the setting of the guide device and the tension control, the management and control of the cable transmission process are realized, and the reliability and stability of the entire system are improved.

[0050] The underwater mobile device 8 is an underwater robot, which is a cleaning robot used for swimming pool cleaning and is provided with an electrical connector connected to the built-in airbag gap 44. In this embodiment, the underwater robot can effectively clean the swimming pool by connecting to the built-in airbag gap 44. The stable buoyancy adjustment and transmission guidance functions of the built-in airbag gap underwater cable will help the underwater robot to move efficiently in the swimming pool and improve the cleaning efficiency. The flexibility and stability of the built-in airbag gap underwater cable structure enable the underwater robot to better adapt to the changes in swimming pool water flow and depth, ensuring the stable progress of the cleaning operation.

[0051] The above embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present invention, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention patent shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. An underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap, characterized in that: It comprises a first inner core, a second inner core, a fixing bracket, an airbag jacket and a protective jacket, wherein a plurality of the second inner cores are provided, and the plurality of the second inner cores surround the outer periphery of the first inner core, the fixing bracket is formed by extrusion of silicone rubber, and the first inner core is connected to the plurality of second inner cores by extrusion; the airbag jacket is coated on the outside of the fixing bracket, and the protective jacket is arranged on the outside of the airbag jacket; the airbag jacket comprises an inner connecting ring, an outer connecting ring and a tensioning connecting column, an airbag gap is provided between the inner connecting ring and the outer connecting ring, a plurality of the tensioning connecting columns are provided, and the plurality of the tensioning connecting columns are arranged in the airbag gap, and the airbag gap is spaced to form a single airbag, a plurality of the tensioning connecting columns are opposite to the plurality of second inner cores, and the tensioning connecting column is used to connect the inner connecting ring to the outer connecting ring, the inner connecting ring is connected to the fixing bracket, and the outer connecting ring is connected to the protective jacket; The protective jacket is provided with a pneumatic connecting ring, and the pneumatic connecting ring is provided with an air intake check valve and an exhaust check valve. The air intake check valve and the exhaust check valve are both connected to the airbag gap. The air intake check valve is used to guide the air intake to the airbag gap. The airbag gap expands after being inflated to increase the buoyancy of the cable underwater. The exhaust check valve is used to discharge the gas in the airbag gap.

2. The underwater cable with built-in airbag gap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first inner core comprises a first insulating outer shell and a signal inner core arranged in the first insulating outer shell, wherein the signal inner core is provided with at least two strands; The second inner core includes a second insulating outer shell and a conductive inner core arranged in the second insulating outer shell, and the conductive inner core is provided with at least two strands; the fixed bracket is located between the first inner core and the second inner core and is provided with a separation groove, and the separation groove is used to separate the first inner core from the second inner core.

3. The underwater cable with built-in airbag gap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed bracket is provided with a telescopic cavity between two adjacent second inner cores, and arc surfaces are provided on both sides of the telescopic cavity. The arc surfaces are coaxially arranged with the adjacent second inner cores.

4. The underwater cable with built-in airbag gap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The airbag outer shells are formed by extrusion of silica gel or silicone rubber.

5. The underwater cable with built-in airbag gap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sides of the tensioning connecting column are symmetrically provided with tensioning expansion grooves, and the tensioning expansion grooves are deformed when the airbag gap is inflated and deflated to change the shape of the single airbag; The tensioning connecting column is provided with a through slot, and the through slot is used to connect two adjacent single air bags.

6. The underwater cable with built-in airbag gap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner circumference through which the pneumatic connection ring passes is provided with a sealing connection piece, and the sealing connection piece is in sealing contact with the outside of the protective jacket.

7. An underwater application system of the underwater cable with built-in airbag gap according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: It comprises a wire coil winding device and an underwater mobile device, wherein one end of the underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap is provided with the wire coil winding device, and the other end is connected to the underwater mobile device; The wire reel winding device comprises a wire reel support, a wire reel and a wire reel driver, wherein the wire reel is arranged on the wire reel support, the wire reel driver is arranged on the wire reel support and is used to drive the wire reel to rotate, one end of the underwater cable with a built-in airbag gap is arranged in the wire reel, an air intake pump and an air extraction pump are arranged in the wire reel, the air intake pump is connected to an air intake check valve, and the air extraction pump is connected to an air exhaust check valve; When the underwater mobile device moves underwater, the winding drive drives the winding reel to unwind the underwater cable in the built-in airbag gap. At the same time, the air intake pump supplies air to the air intake check valve to inflate the airbag gap, causing the airbag gap to expand, thereby increasing the buoyancy of the underwater cable in the built-in airbag gap underwater and reducing the moving load of the underwater mobile device.

8. The underwater application system of the underwater cable with built-in airbag gap according to claim 7 is characterized by: An S-shaped wire clamping groove is arranged inside the cable reel, and the S-shaped wire clamping groove clamps and fixes one end of the underwater cable in the built-in airbag gap. The pneumatic connecting ring is located on the inner side of the cable reel, and the air intake pump and the air exhaust pump are both arranged inside the cable reel; the cable reel is provided with an electrical connector, and the electrical connector is electrically connected to the first inner core and the second inner core.

9. The underwater application system of the underwater cable with built-in airbag gap according to claim 7, characterized in that: A protective cover is provided on the outside of the winding bracket, and the protective cover is arranged on the outside of the winding reel; a lead-out port is provided on one side of the protective cover, and the lead-out port is provided with a guide arm, and the guide arm is provided with a tension spring and a movable shaft connected to the lead-out port, and a guide wheel is provided on the guide arm for guiding underwater cable transmission in the gap of the built-in airbag.

10. The underwater application system of the underwater cable with built-in airbag gap according to claim 7, characterized in that: The underwater mobile device is an underwater robot, which is a cleaning robot used for swimming pool cleaning and is provided with an electric connector that is gap-connected with a built-in airbag.

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