Bendable and shaped wire structure
By setting metal shaping wires and spirally wound metal conductors on the flexible conductor core, the problem of difficult shaping and springback of bendable conductors is solved, and stable shaping and flexible adjustment of conductors are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520565824.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing flexible conductors are prone to springing back during operation, making it difficult to shape them to a specific angle and change their direction, thus limiting their application range.
A metal guide wire extends along the axial direction of the flexible conductor and contacts it. The metal conductor is spirally wound around the flexible conductor and the metal guide wire to form a bendable and shaped conductor structure.
It improves the conductor's shape retention, making it less prone to springback, and allows for changes in direction as needed, thus expanding its application range.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a bendable and shaped conductor structure. More specifically, this utility model relates to a bendable and shaped conductor structure with a metal shaping wire. Background Technology
[0002] Compared to conventional conductors, flexible conductors offer significantly improved flexibility. However, this also means they are prone to springing back during handling, making it impossible to shape them to a specific angle or change their orientation as needed. Clearly, existing flexible conductors are not only difficult to handle but also have limited applications.
[0003] Therefore, the technical field to which this utility model pertains urgently needs a bendable and shapeable conductor structure that can shape the conductor to a specific angle without easily springing back and whose direction can be changed according to usage requirements. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flexible and shaped conductor structure. The flexible and shaped conductor structure includes a flexible conductor core, at least one metal shaping wire, and at least one metal conductor. Each of the metal shaping wires extends axially along the flexible conductor core and is in contact with the flexible conductor core. Each of the metal conductors is spirally wound around the flexible conductor core and the metal shaping wire along the length direction of the flexible conductor core.
[0005] In some embodiments of this utility model, the metal shaping wires are each disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the flexible wire core.
[0006] In some embodiments of this utility model, the bendable and shaped conductor structure includes 2 to 4 metal shaping wires, and the metal shaping wires are distributed among each other on the outer peripheral surface of the flexible conductor.
[0007] In some embodiments of this utility model, each of the metal shaping lines has a circular cross-section.
[0008] In some embodiments of this utility model, the diameter of each of the metal shaping wires is independently 0.04 mm to 0.1 mm.
[0009] In some embodiments of this utility model, each of the metal shaping wires is independently selected from the following group: copper wire, alloy copper wire, enameled copper wire, or enameled alloy copper wire;
[0010] Specifically, each of the metal shaping wires is an independent copper wire or an alloy copper wire.
[0011] In some embodiments of this utility model, the outer peripheral surface of the metal wire has an insulating layer.
[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, the bendable and shape-fixed conductor structure includes 2 to 10 metal conductors, and the direction in which the metal conductors are spirally wound around the flexible core and the direction of the metal shaping wire can be the same as or opposite to that of the metal shaping wire.
[0013] In some embodiments of this utility model, each of the metal wires is independently selected from the following group: copper wire, alloy copper wire, enameled copper wire, or enameled alloy copper wire.
[0014] In some embodiments of this utility model, the flexible core is made of at least one of polyurethane, polyolefin, polystyrene, polyether ester and polyamide.
[0015] The beneficial effects of the bendable and shape-adjustable conductor structure of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] The bendable and shape-adjustable conductor structure provided by this utility model effectively enhances the shaping ability of the conductor by including at least one metal shaping line, making the conductor less prone to springback and easy to change direction, thus enabling its application in various fields that require conductor shaping.
[0017] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, details the technology and implementation scheme of this utility model so that those skilled in the art can understand the technical features of the utility model for which protection is claimed. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the bendable and shape-maintaining conductor structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A state of use for a bendable and shape-adjustable conductor structure;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of another embodiment of the bendable and shape-adjustable conductor structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figures 4 to 7 It is a process for testing the shapeability and resilience of wires;
[0022] Wherein, 100: flexible and shapeable conductor structure; 101, 301: flexible conductor core; 102, 302a, 302b, 302c, 302d: metal shaped wire; 103: metal conductor; 41: conductor; 42: clamp; 43: rod; 44: counterweight; A1: included angle. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The following embodiments will explain the bendable and shapeable conductor structure provided by this utility model. However, these embodiments are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model to any environment, application, or manner described in these embodiments. The description of the following embodiments is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. It should be understood that components not directly related to this utility model have been omitted and not described or / and illustrated in the following embodiments and drawings. Furthermore, the dimensions of the components and the proportional relationships between the components in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. And, unless otherwise stated, the terms "a," "described," and similar terms used in this specification and claims should be understood to include both singular and plural forms.
[0024] Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the bendable and shape-maintaining conductor structure provided by this utility model, wherein... Figure 1 and Figure 2 These represent different states of a bendable and shape-adjustable conductor structure. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the bendable and shaped conductor structure 100 includes a flexible conductor core 101, a metal shaping wire 102, and multiple metal conductors 103.
[0025] The metal shaping wire 102 extends along the axial direction of the flexible wire core 101 and is in contact with the flexible wire core 101. Figure 1 The bendable and shaped conductor structure 100 shown includes a metal shaping wire 102. The metal shaping wire 102 can be disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the flexible conductor 101 or wrapped within the flexible conductor 101, or other methods known to those skilled in the art can be used to make the metal shaping wire 102 contact the flexible conductor 101. In this invention, the metal shaping wire is used to give the bendable and shaped conductor structure good shape retention.
[0026] It should be noted that the flexible conductor structure of this invention is not limited to embodiments comprising only one metal shaping wire, but may also encompass embodiments comprising other numbers of metal shaping wires, such as two, three, or four metal shaping wires. In embodiments of the flexible conductor structure comprising multiple metal shaping wires, each metal shaping wire extends axially along the flexible conductor core and contacts the flexible conductor core. Similarly, each of these metal shaping wires may be disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the flexible conductor core or encased within the flexible conductor core, or other methods known to those skilled in the art may be used to make these metal shaping wires contact the flexible conductor core. In embodiments where multiple metal shaping wires are disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the flexible conductor core, these metal shaping wires are distributed dispersedly among each other on the outer peripheral surface of the flexible conductor core. Figure 3This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of another embodiment of the bendable and shape-adjustable conductor structure of this utility model. Figure 3 This diagram shows the flexible conductor core 301 and four metal shaping wires 302a, 302b, 302c, and 302d included in this bendable and shapeable conductor structure, but the included metal conductors are not shown. Figure 3 As shown, metal shaping wires 302a, 302b, 302c, and 302d are each disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the flexible wire core 301, and the metal shaping wires 302a, 302b, 302c, and 302d are arranged dispersedly among each other.
[0027] Each of the metal conductors 103 is spirally wound around the flexible conductor 101 and the metal shaping wire 102 along the length of the flexible conductor 101. The metal conductors 103 may cover and spirally wound around the flexible conductor 101 and the metal shaping wire 102. Figure 1 The bendable and shapeable conductor structure 100 shown includes four metal conductors 103. However, the bendable and shapeable conductor structure of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiment, but also covers embodiments including other numbers of metal conductors, such as one, two, three, five, six, seven, eight, nine or ten metal conductors.
[0028] Figure 2 This is one usage state of the bendable and shape-maintaining conductor structure 100. The bendable and shape-maintaining conductor structure 100 can be bent into any shape and at any angle (e.g.: Figure 2 (The bendable and shapeable conductor structure 100 is bent into a U-shape). It should be noted that, since the metal shaping wire 102 included in the bendable and shapeable conductor structure 100 is in contact with the flexible conductor core 101, and the metal shaping wire 102 has the characteristics of being easy to shape and not easy to spring back, when the bendable and shapeable conductor structure 100 is bent to a specific shape and / or a specific angle, the flexible conductor core 201 and the metal conductor 203 can be shaped along the bending angle of the metal shaping wire 202, and therefore are not easy to spring back.
[0029] In this invention, there are no special limitations on the type of metal shaping wire; it can be any existing metal wire. Examples of existing metal wires include, but are not limited to, those selected from the following group: pure copper wire, alloy copper wire, enameled copper wire, or enameled alloy copper wire. In the form of a bendable shaping conductor structure including multiple metal shaping wires, the types of each metal shaping wire can be the same or different.
[0030] The size of the metal shaping wire is not particularly limited, as long as it provides the desired bending function. Specifically, the cross-section of the metal shaping wire can be any geometric shape, such as: circular, non-circular, triangular, rectangular, hexagonal, etc., but this invention is not limited thereto. In the form of a bendable shaping wire structure including multiple metal shaping wires, the dimensions of each metal shaping wire can be the same or different. In some embodiments of this invention, the metal shaping wire has a circular cross-section, and the diameter of each wire can be independently 0.04 mm to 0.1 mm, for example: 0.04 mm, 0.05 mm, 0.06 mm, 0.07 mm, 0.08 mm, 0.09 mm, or 0.1 mm.
[0031] In this invention, the metal wire in the bendable and shapeable conductor structure can be at least one metal wire. In some embodiments, the outer peripheral surface of the metal wire has an insulating layer, or each metal wire has an insulating layer on its own outer peripheral surface, to avoid interference with the metal shaping wire in the bendable and shapeable conductor structure. Furthermore, in the case where the bendable and shapeable conductor structure includes multiple metal wires, the spiral winding direction of each metal wire is not particularly limited. Each metal wire can be as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, they are wound in the same direction, but each metal wire can also be wound in a different direction (for example, the winding direction of some metal wires is opposite to the winding direction of others).
[0032] In this invention, there are no special limitations on the type of metal wire; any existing metal wire capable of providing conductivity can be used. Examples of existing metal wires capable of providing conductivity include, but are not limited to, those selected from the following group: pure copper wire, alloy copper wire, enameled copper wire, and enameled alloy copper wire. In a bendable and shaped conductor structure comprising multiple metal wires, the types of each metal wire may be the same or different.
[0033] In this invention, the size of the metal wire is not particularly limited, as long as it can provide the desired conductivity. Its cross-section can be any geometric shape, such as circular, non-circular, triangular, rectangular, hexagonal, etc., but this invention is not limited thereto. Furthermore, in the form of a bendable and shapeable wire comprising multiple metal wires, the size of each metal wire can be the same or different.
[0034] In this invention, the flexible conductor core imparts excellent bendability to the bendable and shaped conductor. The material of the flexible conductor core is not particularly limited and can be any existing elastic (good bendability) material. Examples of such existing elastic materials include, but are not limited to, elastomers, elastic fibers, and elastic alloys. In some embodiments of this invention, the flexible conductor core includes, or is substantially composed of, elastic fibers, or is composed of elastic fibers. The elastic fibers can be selected from the group consisting of: polyurethane, polyolefins, polystyrene, polyether esters, polyamides, and combinations thereof. In embodiments of this invention, the flexible conductor core is composed of polyurethane elastic fibers.
[0035] The size of the flexible core is not particularly limited, as long as it provides the desired elasticity and structural strength. In some embodiments of this invention, the flexible core may be composed of at least one elastic fiber, and each fiber may be independently solid or hollow, and the fiber cross-section may be of any geometric shape, such as circular, non-circular, triangular, rectangular, hexagonal, etc., but this invention is not limited thereto. In some embodiments of this invention, the flexible core is composed of elastic fibers with a circular cross-section.
[0036] Figures 4 to 7 This is a process for testing the shapeability and springback of a conductor 41, wherein the conductor 41 can be a bendable and shape-forming conductor structure with metal shaping wires provided in this invention or an existing bendable conductor structure without metal shaping wires, to compare their shape-forming capabilities. This test process includes the following steps 1 to 4.
[0037] Step 1: As Figure 4 As shown, a section of wire 41 (e.g., about ten centimeters) can be taken as the object to be measured. The wire 41 is folded in half and clamped with the clamp 42.
[0038] Step 2: As Figure 5 As shown, a rod 43 (e.g., a rod 43 with a diameter of about 2.0 mm) is passed through the fold of the wire 41.
[0039] Step 3: As Figure 6 As shown, lift the rod 43 vertically and hang the counterweight 44 (e.g., about 50 grams) under the clamp 42, so that the counterweight 44 is suspended in the air for a period of time (e.g., about three seconds). During the suspension, the rod 43 must remain parallel to the horizontal plane and the counterweight 44 must not sway.
[0040] Step 4: As Figure 7As shown: After this period of time (e.g., about three seconds), lower the rod 43, remove the clamp 42, place the wire 41 naturally flat on the horizontal surface, and measure the included angle A1 formed by the wire 41. If the included angle is small (e.g., acute angle), the shape retention is better; conversely, if the included angle is large (e.g., obtuse angle), the shape retention is poor.
[0041] The inventors of this invention used the above-described testing procedure to test the bendable and shaped conductor structure with metal guide wire of this invention compared to existing bendable conductors without metal guide wire. After the testing process, the bendable and shaped conductor structure with metal guide wire of this invention achieved a smaller included angle (e.g., acute angle), while the existing bendable conductors without metal guide wire achieved a larger included angle (e.g., obtuse angle). The included angle of the bendable and shaped conductor structure with metal guide wire of this invention is significantly smaller than that of the existing bendable conductors without metal guide wire. Clearly, compared to existing bendable conductors without metal guide wire, the bendable and shaped conductor structure with metal guide wire of this invention has better shaping capability, is less prone to springback, and can easily change the direction of the conductor. In summary, compared with existing flexible conductor structures that do not have metal shaping lines, the flexible conductor structure provided by this utility model effectively improves the shaping ability of the conductor because it includes at least one metal shaping line, making the conductor less prone to springback and easy to change direction, thus enabling its application in various fields that require conductor shaping.
[0042] The above embodiments are used to illustratively illustrate some implementations of this utility model and to explain its technical features, and are not intended to limit the scope and range of protection of this utility model. Any changes or equivalent arrangements that can be easily made by those skilled in the art are within the scope of this utility model, and the scope of protection of this utility model is determined by the claims.
Claims
1. A bendable shaped wire structure, characterized by, The flexible wire core; at least one metal shape wire, each extending along an axial direction of the flexible wire core and in contact with the flexible wire core; and at least one metal conductor wire, each spirally wound around the flexible wire core and the metal shape wire along a length direction of the flexible wire core. Each of the metal shape wires is disposed on an outer circumferential surface of the flexible wire core. There are 2 to 4 metal shape wires, and the metal shape wires are dispersedly arranged on the outer circumferential surface of the flexible wire core.
2. The bendable shaped wire structure of claim 1, wherein, Each of the metal shape wires has a circular cross section.
3. The bendable shaped conductor structure of claim 2, wherein, Each of the metal shape wires independently has a diameter of 0.04 mm to 0.1 mm.
4. The bendable formed wire structure of claim 1, wherein, Each of the metal shape wires is independently selected from the group consisting of a copper wire, an alloy copper wire, an enameled copper wire, and an enameled alloy copper wire.
5. The bendable formed wire structure of claim 1, wherein, An outer circumferential surface of the metal conductor wire has an insulating layer.
6. The bendable formed wire structure of claim 1, wherein, There are 2 to 10 metal conductor wires, and the metal conductor wires are spirally wound around the flexible wire core and in the same direction as or opposite to the metal shape wire.
7. The bendable shaped conductor structure of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, Each of the metal conductor wires is independently selected from the group consisting of a copper wire, an alloy copper wire, an enameled copper wire, and an enameled alloy copper wire.
8. The bendable shaped conductor structure of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The flexible wire core is made of at least one of polyurethane, polyolefin, polystyrene, polyether ester, and polyamide.
9. The bendable shaped conductor structure of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, 10. The bendable shaped conductor structure of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein,