Drag chain cable for numerical control machine tool

By using conductors and insulation layers of specific materials in CNC machine tool drag chain cables, tensile strength and bending resistance are improved, solving the problem of easy damage to drag chain cables in existing technologies and reducing replacement frequency and cost.

CN223486710UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28SICHUAN XINRONG ELECTRIC CABLE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422719828.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-08
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The drag chain cables used in existing CNC machine tools have poor tensile and bending resistance, resulting in frequent replacement, which increases workers' labor intensity and usage costs.

Method used

The power conductor is the fifth type of soft conductor, while the control and auxiliary conductors are a mixture of fiber filaments and the sixth type of soft copper wire. The insulation layer is TPE polyurethane elastomer, and the outer sheath is TPU polyurethane elastomer, which enhances tensile and bending resistance.

Benefits of technology

The tensile and bending resistance of the drag chain cable are improved, the replacement frequency is reduced, and the cost of use is reduced.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cables, and provides a drag chain cable for a numerical control machine tool, which comprises a wrapping tape and an outer sheath, at least one power wire core is arranged in the wrapping tape, the power wire core comprises a power wire core conductor, the power wire core conductor is a fifth flexible conductor, and a power wire core insulating layer is extruded on the peripheral surface of the power wire core conductor; the at least one control wire core comprises a plurality of control wire core conductors, a control wire core lining layer is extruded on the outer sides of the plurality of control wire core conductors, the control wire core conductors are formed by mixing cellosilk and sixth soft copper wires, and control wire core insulating layers are extruded on the peripheral surfaces of the control wire core conductors; and the at least one auxiliary wire core comprises a plurality of auxiliary wire core conductors, an auxiliary wire core lining layer is extruded outside the plurality of auxiliary wire core conductors, the auxiliary wire core conductors are formed by mixing cellosilk and sixth soft copper wires, and auxiliary wire core insulating layers are extruded on the peripheral surfaces of the auxiliary wire core conductors.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cable technology, specifically to a drag chain cable for CNC machine tools. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, drag chain cables are widely used in the power supply and measurement control circuits of frequently moving mechanical equipment, especially in machine tools and conveyor lines with mechanical stress, and in industries such as automated mechanical assembly lines and steel metallurgical rolling mills. With the continuous and frequent reciprocating motion of the drag chain, the various components of the drag chain cable laid within it are constantly in a state of dynamic bending and twisting motion.

[0003] The drag chain cables used in CNC machine tools have high requirements, needing not only current transmission capacity but also strong signal transmission capability. Currently, the drag chain cables used in CNC machine tools have poor tensile and bending resistance, requiring frequent replacement, which increases the labor intensity of workers and raises operating costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a drag chain cable for CNC machine tools, which has excellent tensile strength and bending resistance.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a drag chain cable for CNC machine tools, comprising a sheath and an outer sheath, wherein the sheath contains:

[0006] At least one power core, the power core including a power core conductor, the power core conductor being a fifth type of soft conductor, and a power core insulation layer extruded on the outer peripheral surface of the power core conductor;

[0007] At least one control core, the control core comprising multiple control core conductors, the outer sides of the multiple control core conductors being extruded with a control core inner layer, the control core conductors being composed of a mixture of fiber filaments and a sixth type of soft copper wire, and the outer peripheral surface of the control core conductors being extruded with a control core insulation layer;

[0008] At least one auxiliary core, the auxiliary core comprising multiple auxiliary core conductors, the outer sides of the multiple auxiliary core conductors being extruded with an auxiliary core inner layer, the auxiliary core conductors being composed of a mixture of fiber filaments and a sixth type of soft copper wire, and the outer peripheral surface of the auxiliary core conductors being extruded with an auxiliary core insulation layer.

[0009] Furthermore, the insulation layer of the power core, the insulation layer of the control core, and the insulation layer of the auxiliary core are all made of TPE polyurethane elastomer material.

[0010] Furthermore, the control conductor and the auxiliary conductor are formed by twisting together several insulated conductors.

[0011] Furthermore, both the inner layer of the control core and the inner layer of the auxiliary core are made of TPU polyurethane elastomer material.

[0012] Furthermore, the inner core of the control wire is woven with a copper wire braided shielding layer, and the unidirectional coverage of the shielding copper wire layer is not less than 80%.

[0013] Furthermore, the voltage rating of the power conductor is 0.6 / 1kV, the voltage rating of the control conductor is 450 / 750V, and the voltage rating of the auxiliary conductor is 300 / 500V.

[0014] Furthermore, the outer sheath is made of TPU polyurethane elastomer material.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The drag chain cable for CNC machine tools provided by this utility model uses a fifth type of soft conductor for the power core conductor, and the control core conductor and auxiliary core conductor are made of a mixture of fiber filaments and a sixth type of soft copper wire, which makes this utility model have excellent tensile strength and bending resistance. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0017] Reference numerals: 10-Power conductor, 11-Power conductor, 12-Power insulation layer, 20-Control conductor, 21-Control conductor, 22-Control insulation layer, 23-Copper wire braided shielding layer, 24-Inner sheath of control conductor, 30-Auxiliary conductor, 31-Auxiliary conductor, 32-Auxiliary insulation layer, 33-Inner sheath of auxiliary conductor, 40-Wrapping tape, 50-Outer sheath, 60-PP filler rope. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0019] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection" and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "horizontal", "level", "top", "bottom", "upper", "lower", "inner" and "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0021] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides a drag chain cable for CNC machine tools, including a sheath 40 and an outer sheath 50. The sheath 40 contains at least one power core 10, at least one control core 20, and at least one auxiliary core 30. The power core 10, control core 20, and auxiliary core 30 are filled with PP filler rope 60 to maintain a round shape when the cable is coiled.

[0023] The power core 10 includes a power core conductor 11, which is a fifth type of soft conductor. A power core insulation layer 12 is extruded on the outer circumferential surface of the power core conductor 11.

[0024] The control core 20 includes multiple control core conductors 21, and the outer sides of the multiple control core conductors 21 are extruded with a control core inner layer 24. The control core conductors 21 are made of a mixture of fiber filaments and a sixth type of soft copper wire. A control core insulation layer 22 is extruded on the outer peripheral surface of the control core conductors 21.

[0025] The auxiliary conductor 30 includes multiple auxiliary conductors 31, and an auxiliary conductor inner layer 33 is extruded on the outside of the multiple auxiliary conductors 31. The auxiliary conductors 31 are made of a mixture of fiber filaments and a sixth type of soft copper wire. An auxiliary conductor insulation layer 32 is extruded on the outer peripheral surface of the auxiliary conductors 31.

[0026] In this invention, the power conductor 11 is made of a fifth type of soft conductor, and the control conductor 21 and the auxiliary conductor 31 are made of a mixture of fiber filaments and a sixth type of soft copper wire, which gives this invention excellent tensile and bending resistance, ensuring that this invention is not easily broken during operation.

[0027] In one embodiment, the power core insulation layer 12, the control core insulation layer 22, and the auxiliary core insulation layer 32 are all made of TPE polyurethane elastomer material.

[0028] While ensuring insulation performance, the insulation layer 12 of the power core, the insulation layer 22 of the control core, and the insulation layer 32 of the auxiliary core also have sufficient mechanical strength and wear resistance to prevent mechanical damage during operation.

[0029] In one embodiment, the control conductor 21 and the auxiliary conductor 31 are formed by twisting together several insulated conductors to ensure insulation performance.

[0030] In one embodiment, both the control core inner layer 24 and the auxiliary core inner layer 33 are made of TPU polyurethane elastomer material.

[0031] In one embodiment, a copper wire braided shielding layer 23 is braided outside the inner core 24 of the control wire core. The unidirectional coverage of the shielding copper wire layer is not less than 80%, which can effectively resist external interference and mutual interference between internal cores.

[0032] In one embodiment, the voltage rating of the power conductor 10 is 0.6 / 1kV, the voltage rating of the control conductor 20 is 450 / 750V, and the voltage rating of the auxiliary conductor 30 is 300 / 500V.

[0033] In one embodiment, the outer sheath 50 is made of TPU polyurethane elastomer. This ensures that the present invention has sufficient wear resistance and mechanical strength, preventing damage to the outer sheath 50 due to mechanical force or long-term wear during operation.

[0034] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model.

[0035] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A drag chain cable for CNC machine tools, comprising a sheath and an outer sheath, characterized in that: The strap contains: At least one power core, the power core including a power core conductor, the power core conductor being a fifth type of soft conductor, and a power core insulation layer extruded on the outer peripheral surface of the power core conductor; At least one control core, the control core comprising multiple control core conductors, the outer sides of the multiple control core conductors being extruded with a control core inner layer, the control core conductors being composed of a mixture of fiber filaments and a sixth type of soft copper wire, and the outer peripheral surface of the control core conductors being extruded with a control core insulation layer; At least one auxiliary core, the auxiliary core comprising multiple auxiliary core conductors, the outer sides of the multiple auxiliary core conductors being extruded with an auxiliary core inner layer, the auxiliary core conductors being composed of a mixture of fiber filaments and a sixth type of soft copper wire, and the outer peripheral surface of the auxiliary core conductors being extruded with an auxiliary core insulation layer.

2. The drag chain cable for CNC machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulation layers of the power core, the control core, and the auxiliary core are all made of TPE polyurethane elastomer.

3. The drag chain cable for CNC machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control conductor and the auxiliary conductor are formed by twisting together several insulated conductors.

4. The drag chain cable for CNC machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the inner layer of the control core and the inner layer of the auxiliary core are made of TPU polyurethane elastomer.

5. A drag chain cable for CNC machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control wire core is surrounded by a copper wire braided shielding layer, and the unidirectional coverage of the shielding copper wire layer is not less than 80%.

6. A drag chain cable for CNC machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: The voltage rating of the power conductor is 0.6 / 1kV, the voltage rating of the control conductor is 450 / 750V, and the voltage rating of the auxiliary conductor is 300 / 500V.

7. A drag chain cable for CNC machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer sheath is made of TPU polyurethane elastomer material.