Underwater drag chain cable
By using an aluminum substrate to penetrate the power line and wrap the CAT6 network cable and signal line in the underwater drag chain cable, the peripheral multi-layered sheath layer and sheath layer are solved, and the problem of insufficient wear resistance and weather resistance in the prior art is solved. , enhances the voltage resistance and torsion resistance of the cable, ensures the normal operation of the underwater robot and eliminates interference signals.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323455631.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-18
AI Technical Summary
The wear resistance, weather resistance and microbial invasion resistance of existing underwater drag chain cables have poor performance, resulting in poor cable quality in actual operating environments, resulting in the inability to work properly by underwater robots.
The aluminum substrate is equipped with a power line and wrapped with CAT6 network cable and signal line. The peripheral cable core cover layer, shield layer and sheath layer are installed. The aluminum substrate is equipped with a hollow cavity, which uses multi-layer materials and structural design to enhance pressure resistance and torsion resistance. performance.
It improves the voltage resistance, flexibility and torsion resistance of the cable, prevents the cable core from loosening or breaking, ensures the normal operation of the underwater robot and eliminates the influence of interference signals.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of cables, in particular to an underwater tow chain cable. Background Art
[0002] Underwater robots can replace humans to work underwater for a long time in highly dangerous environments, polluted environments, and waters with zero visibility. Underwater robots are generally equipped with sonar systems, cameras, lighting, robotic arms and other devices, which can provide real-time video and sonar images. The robotic arms can grab heavy objects. Underwater robots are widely used in oil development, maritime law enforcement and evidence collection, scientific research, and military fields. Drag chain cables play a very important role as equipment for controlling and connecting underwater robots.
[0003] Existing underwater drag chain cables are usually rope-like cables made of multiple cable cores twisted together. Each group of cables are insulated from each other and are often twisted around a center. A protective layer is wrapped around the outside to isolate the inside and outside of the cable to achieve an insulation effect.
[0004] The drag chain cables in the existing technology currently have poor performance in wear resistance, weather resistance, and resistance to microbial invasion. It is unavoidable that underwater work cannot be carried out due to poor cable quality in actual operating environments, and underwater robots may not work normally. Therefore, an underwater drag chain cable is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to make up for the deficiencies of the prior art and solve the existing problems, an underwater towline cable is proposed.
[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: the utility model describes an underwater drag chain cable, including an aluminum base plate, a power line running through the aluminum base plate, the power is provided with multiple groups, the multiple groups of power lines are combined in pairs, the outer side of the power line is wrapped with a silicone protective layer, a CAT6 network cable and a signal line run through the aluminum base plate, a cable core sheath is sheathed on the outer side of the aluminum base plate, a shielding layer is sheathed on the outer side of the cable core sheath, a shielding layer is sheathed on the outer side of the shielding layer, a sheath layer is sheathed on the outer side of the shielding layer, and a hollow cavity is opened in the aluminum base plate.
[0007] Preferably, the sheath layer, the shielding layer, the shielding layer and the cable core layer are tightly fitted, and the silicone protective layer and the power line are tightly fitted.
[0008] Preferably, the sheath layer is made of chloroprene rubber material, and the cable core sheath is made of polyurethane material.
[0009] Preferably, the shielding layer is made of overlapping soft copper tapes, and the shielding sheath is made of polyolefin material.
[0010] Preferably, a support layer penetrates the aluminum substrate, and the CAT6 network cable and the signal cable are respectively located on both sides of the support layer.
[0011] Preferably, an insulating layer is sleeved on one end of the outer side wall of the sheath layer, and a first card frame and a second card frame are clamped on the side wall of the insulating layer, and both ends of the first card frame and the second card frame are clamped with each other.
[0012] Preferably, one end of the card frame is fixedly connected to a fixing plate, and the second end of the card frame is fixedly connected to a card plate, and the card plate is clamped on the fixing plate.
[0013] Preferably, the side wall of the sheath layer is slidably connected to a sliding frame, the inner wall of the sliding frame is glued with a brush layer, the side wall of the brush layer is fixedly connected to a connecting plate, the other end of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to a sliding plate, the sliding plate and the sliding frame are both annular in shape, and the sliding plate is slidably connected to the outer side wall of the sheath layer.
[0014] Beneficial effects of the utility model:
[0015] The utility model provides an underwater drag chain cable. Through the arrangement of a cable core protective layer, a shielding layer, a shielding protective layer and a sheath layer, the CAT6 network cable, the signal line and the two power lines can be effectively bundled, which is helpful for the efficient management of various pipelines, and can effectively protect the CAT6 network cable, the signal line and the two power lines. The hollow cavity opened in the aluminum substrate is in a vacuum state, which increases the pressure resistance of the cable. The underwater drag chain cable can withstand long-term bending movement and large-angle torsional movement, prevents the cable core from loosening or breaking, enhances the cable flexibility and torsional bending resistance, and ensures that the robot can operate normally. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present application. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the drawings:
[0017] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 It is a sectional structural stereogram of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the structure of the card frame 1 and the card frame 2 of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the top structure of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram of the structure at A;
[0022] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the sliding frame structure of the utility model.
[0023] Legend: 1. Sheath layer; 2. Insulation layer; 3. Card frame one; 4. Card frame two; 5. Sliding frame; 6. Brush layer; 7. Connecting plate; 8. Sliding plate; 9. Shielding sheath; 10. Shielding layer; 11. Cable core sheath; 12. Aluminum substrate; 13. Hollow cavity; 14. Power line; 15. Silicone protective layer; 16. CAT6 network cable; 17. Signal line; 18. Support layer; 19. Card board; 20. Fixed board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0025] Specific examples are given below.
[0026] See also Figure 1-Figure 6The utility model provides an underwater towline cable, including an aluminum substrate 12, wherein a power line 14 runs through the aluminum substrate 12, wherein the power is provided with multiple groups, wherein the multiple groups of power lines 14 are combined in pairs, wherein the outer side of the power line 14 is wrapped with a silicone protective layer 15, wherein a CAT6 network cable 16 and a signal line 17 are run through the aluminum substrate 12, wherein a cable core sheath 11 is sheathed on the outer side of the aluminum substrate 12, wherein a shielding layer 10 is sheathed on the outer side of the cable core sheath 11, wherein a shielding sheath 9 is sheathed on the outer side of the shielding sheath 10, wherein a sheath layer 1 is sheathed on the outer side of the shielding sheath 9, wherein a sheath layer 1 is sheathed on the outer side of the shielding sheath 9, wherein a hollow cavity 13 is provided in the aluminum substrate 12; during operation, the wear resistance, weather resistance, resistance to microbial invasion and other properties of the towline cable in the prior art are poor, and the situation that underwater work cannot be carried out due to poor cable quality in the actual operating environment cannot be avoided, and the underwater robot is prone to failure Under normal working conditions, the underwater drag chain cable can effectively bundle the CAT6 network cable 16, the signal line 17, and the two power lines 14 through the arrangement of the cable core protective layer 11, the shielding layer 10, the shielding protective layer 9 and the sheath layer 1, which is helpful for the efficient management of various pipelines, and can effectively protect the CAT6 network cable 16, the signal line 17, and the two power lines 14. The hollow cavity 13 opened in the aluminum substrate 12 is in a vacuum state, which increases the pressure resistance of the cable. The shielding layer 10 can eliminate the influence of interference signals in the underwater working environment, thereby ensuring that the cable can transmit power smoothly and avoiding the situation where the underwater robot cannot work due to interference signals. The underwater drag chain cable can withstand long-term bending and large-angle torsional movements, prevent the cable core from loosening or breaking, enhance the cable flexibility and torsional bending resistance, and ensure the normal operation of the robot.
[0027] Further, such as Figure 2 As shown, the sheath layer 1, the shielding layer 9, the shielding layer 10 and the cable core layer 11 are tightly fitted, and the silicone protective layer 15 and the power line 14 are tightly fitted; when working, the multiple layers are tightly fitted to prevent the internal cavity from causing excessive pressure when underwater, resulting in uneven pressure inside the cable and easy damage.
[0028] Further, such as Figure 2 As shown, the sheath layer 1 is made of chloroprene rubber material, and the cable core sheath 11 is made of polyurethane material; during operation, both the chloroprene rubber material and the polyurethane material are highly wear-resistant and tear-resistant.
[0029] Further, such as Figure 2 As shown, the shielding layer 10 is made of overlapping soft copper tapes, and the shielding sheath 9 is made of polyolefin material; when working, the shielding layer 10 effectively shields the disturbing signal, and the shielding sheath 9 protects the shielding layer 10.
[0030] Further, such as Figure 2As shown, a support layer 18 penetrates the aluminum substrate 12, and the CAT6 network cable 16 and the signal line 17 are respectively located on both sides of the support layer 18; during operation, the support layer 18 prevents the cable from being excessively bent and damaged.
[0031] Further, such as Figure 1 As shown, an insulating layer 2 is sleeved on one end of the outer wall of the sheath layer 1, and a card frame 1 3 and a card frame 2 4 are clamped on the side wall of the insulating layer 2, and the two ends of the card frame 1 3 and the card frame 2 4 are clamped with each other; during operation, the insulating layer 2 prevents leakage at the cable connection, and the card frame 1 3 and the card frame 2 4 are clamped with each other, so that the connection between the two groups of cables is not easy to fall off.
[0032] Further, such as Figure 1 As shown, both ends of the card frame 1 3 are fixedly connected to a fixing plate 20, and both ends of the card frame 2 4 are fixedly connected to a card plate 19, and the card plate 19 is clamped on the fixing plate 20; when working, the card plate 19 of the card frame 2 4 can be clamped on the fixing plate 20 of the card frame 1 3, so that the two groups of card frames 1 3 and card frames 2 4 can be clamped with each other.
[0033] Further, such as Figure 1 As shown, the side wall of the sheath layer 1 is slidably connected with a sliding frame 5, the inner wall of the sliding frame 5 is glued with a brush layer 6, the side wall of the brush layer 6 is fixedly connected with a connecting plate 7, the other end of the connecting plate 7 is fixedly connected with a sliding plate 8, the sliding plate 8 and the sliding frame 5 are both annular in shape, and the sliding plate 8 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the sheath layer 1; during operation, since the drag chain cable works underwater, some microorganisms or impurities will adhere to the surface of the cable, by sliding the sliding frame 5, the sliding frame 5 slides on the surface of the cable with the sliding plate 8 through the connecting plate 7 to remove some impurities on the surface of the cable, and when the sliding frame 5 slides, the brush layer 6 will scrape the side wall of the cable, thereby cleaning the surface of the cable.
[0034] Working principle: The drag chain cables in the existing technology have poor wear resistance, weather resistance, resistance to microbial invasion and other properties. It is inevitable that underwater work cannot be carried out due to poor cable quality in the actual operating environment, and underwater robots are prone to malfunction. The underwater drag chain cable can effectively bundle the CAT6 network cable 16, the signal line 17, and the two power lines 14 through the arrangement of the cable core sheath 11, the shielding layer 10, the shielding sheath 9 and the sheath layer 1, which is helpful for the efficient management of various pipelines and the CAT6 network cable 16. , signal line 17, and two power lines 14 play an effective protective role. The hollow cavity 13 opened in the aluminum substrate 12 is in a vacuum state, which increases the pressure resistance of the cable. The shielding layer 10 can eliminate the influence of interference signals in the underwater working environment, thereby ensuring that the cable can transmit power smoothly and avoiding the situation where the underwater robot cannot work due to interference signals. The underwater drag chain cable can withstand long-term bending movement and large-angle torsional movement to prevent the cable core from loosening or breaking, enhance the cable flexibility and anti-torsion and bending performance, and ensure the normal operation of the robot.
[0035] The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected.
Claims
1. An underwater drag chain cable, comprising an aluminum substrate (12), characterized in that: A power line (14) runs through the aluminum substrate (12), the power is provided with multiple groups, the multiple groups of power lines (14) are combined in pairs, the outer side of the power line (14) is wrapped with a silicone protective layer (15), a CAT6 network cable (16) and a signal line (17) run through the aluminum substrate (12), the outer side of the aluminum substrate (12) is sheathed with a cable core sheath (11), the outer side of the cable core sheath (11) is sheathed with a shielding layer (10), the outer side of the shielding layer (10) is sheathed with a shielding sheath (9), the outer side of the shielding sheath (9) is sheathed with a sheath layer (1), and a hollow cavity (13) is opened in the aluminum substrate (12).
2. An underwater drag chain cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sheath layer (1), the shielding layer (9), the shielding layer (10) and the cable core layer (11) are tightly fitted, and the silicone protective layer (15) and the power line (14) are tightly fitted.
3. An underwater drag chain cable according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sheath layer (1) is made of chloroprene rubber material, and the cable core sheath (11) is made of polyurethane material.
4. An underwater towline cable according to claim 3, characterized in that: The shielding layer (10) is made of soft copper tapes wrapped in overlapping layers, and the shielding protective layer (9) is made of polyolefin material.
5. An underwater towline cable according to claim 4, characterized in that: A support layer (18) penetrates the aluminum substrate (12), and the CAT6 network cable (16) and the signal line (17) are respectively located on both sides of the support layer (18).
6. An underwater towline cable according to claim 5, characterized in that: An insulating layer (2) is sleeved on one end of the outer wall of the sheath layer (1), and a first clamping frame (3) and a second clamping frame (4) are clamped on the side wall of the insulating layer (2), and the two ends of the first clamping frame (3) and the second clamping frame (4) are clamped with each other.
7. An underwater towline cable according to claim 6, characterized in that: Both ends of the first card frame (3) are fixedly connected to a fixing plate (20), and both ends of the second card frame (4) are fixedly connected to a card plate (19), and the card plate (19) is clamped on the fixing plate (20).
8. An underwater towline cable according to claim 7, characterized in that: The side wall of the sheath layer (1) is slidably connected to a sliding frame (5), the inner wall of the sliding frame (5) is glued with a brush layer (6), the side wall of the brush layer (6) is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (7), the other end of the connecting plate (7) is fixedly connected to a sliding plate (8), the sliding plate (8) and the sliding frame (5) are both annular in shape, and the sliding plate (8) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the sheath layer (1).