Cable for underwater detection
By designing an underwater detection cable with steel wires and signal lines spaced apart and wrapped, the problems of insufficient mechanical strength and flexibility are solved, achieving high flexibility and tensile strength in the deep-sea environment, adapting to complex water flow and water pressure, and suitable for electrical equipment connections in frequent bending and harsh environments.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing underwater detection cables have poor mechanical strength and flexibility, and cannot effectively withstand the tension and external pressure during laying or retrieval.
An underwater detection cable was designed, which uses steel wires and signal lines spaced apart and covered by an outer sheath. One end of the outer sheath is arc-shaped and the other end is a contraction section with a flat structure. The signal line includes a reinforcing member, a wire core, and a wrapping tape. The material selected has good corrosion resistance and wear resistance.
It improves the cable's flexibility and tensile strength, adapts to changes in the deep-sea environment, prevents stress concentration and excessive bending or twisting, is easy to install and fix, and is suitable for electrical equipment connections in harsh environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of underwater detection cable technology, specifically an underwater detection cable. Background Technology
[0002] As human exploration of the ocean accelerates, underwater exploration technology, as the most important means for humankind to explore the ocean, has received unprecedented attention. Underwater exploration environments are complex, and many aspects need to be considered.
[0003] Existing underwater detection cables have poor mechanical strength and flexibility, and cannot withstand the tension and external pressure during laying or retrieval. Therefore, we propose a new type of underwater detection cable. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an underwater detection cable to solve the problems in the prior art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an underwater detection cable, comprising steel wires and signal lines, wherein multiple steel wires and signal lines are provided, the steel wires and signal lines are spaced apart, and the steel wires and signal lines are covered by an outer sheath; the outer sheath comprises an outer sheath body, one end of the outer sheath body is provided with an arc-shaped structure, and the other end of the outer sheath body is provided with a contraction section.
[0006] Preferably, the outer body has a flat structure, and the thickness of the outer end of the contraction portion is less than the thickness of the inner end of the contraction portion.
[0007] Preferably, both the upper and lower surfaces of the contraction portion have a streamlined structure.
[0008] Preferably, the outer end of the contraction portion is configured as a planar structure.
[0009] Preferably, the signal line includes a reinforcing member, wire cores, and wrapping tape. Multiple wire cores are evenly distributed on the outside of the reinforcing member, and the reinforcing member and wire cores are wrapped by the wrapping tape.
[0010] Preferably, the reinforcing member is a rubber strip or a steel wire rope.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] 1. The cable is designed with a special flat structure to balance flexibility and tensile strength, thereby improving its flexibility and tensile strength to cope with huge water pressure and complex water flow, adapt to changes in the deep-sea environment, and prevent stress concentration and excessive bending or twisting. Attached Figure Description
[0013] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the signal line structure of this utility model.
[0016] In the diagram: 1. Steel wire; 2. Signal line; 3. Outer sheath; 21. Reinforcing member; 22. Wire core; 23. Wrapping tape; 31. Outer sheath body; 32. Arc-shaped structure; 33. Contraction section; 34. Planar structure. Detailed Implementation
[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely to represent selected embodiments of this utility model.
[0018] Please see Figure 1-2 In this embodiment of the utility model, an underwater detection cable includes steel wires 1 and signal lines 2. Multiple steel wires 1 and signal lines 2 are provided, spaced apart, and covered by an outer sheath 3. The outer sheath 3 includes an outer sheath body 31, one end of which has an arc-shaped structure 32, and the other end has a contraction section 33. The cable is designed with a special flat structure to improve its flexibility and tensile strength, enabling it to withstand enormous water pressure and complex currents, adapting to changes in the deep-sea environment, and preventing stress concentration and excessive bending or twisting. The cable has high tensile strength to adapt to changes in the deep-sea environment; the special flat structure prevents stress concentration and excessive bending or twisting; it is easy to install and fix, and has high flexibility; the cable is soft with a small bending radius, suitable for frequent bending and kinking-free applications; and it is made of materials with good corrosion resistance and wear resistance, suitable for electrical equipment connections in harsh environments.
[0019] The outer body 31 has a flat structure, the thickness of the outer end of the contraction part 33 is less than the thickness of the inner end of the contraction part 33, the upper and lower surfaces of the contraction part 33 are both streamlined structures, and the outer end of the contraction part 33 is set as a planar structure 34.
[0020] The signal line 2 includes a reinforcing member 21, a wire core 22, and a wrapping tape 23. Multiple wire cores 22 are evenly distributed on the outside of the reinforcing member 21. The reinforcing member 21 and the wire cores 22 are covered by the wrapping tape 23. The reinforcing member 21 is made of rubber strip or steel wire rope.
[0021] The working principle of this utility model is to set the cable into a special flat structure to improve its flexibility and tensile strength, so as to cope with huge water pressure and complex water flow, adapt to the changes in the deep sea environment, and prevent stress concentration and excessive bending or twisting.
[0022] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A cable for underwater detection, characterized in that: It includes steel wire (1) and signal line (2), and multiple steel wires (1) and signal lines (2) are provided. The steel wires (1) and signal lines (2) are spaced apart. The steel wires (1) and signal lines (2) are covered by an outer sheath (3). The outer sheath (3) includes an outer sheath body (31). One end of the outer sheath body (31) is provided with an arc-shaped structure (32), and the other end of the outer sheath body (31) is provided with a contraction part (33).
2. The underwater detection cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer body (31) has a flat structure, and the thickness of the outer end of the contraction part (33) is less than the thickness of the inner end of the contraction part (33).
3. The underwater detection cable according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The upper and lower surfaces of the contraction section (33) are both streamlined structures.
4. The underwater detection cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer end of the contraction section (33) is configured as a planar structure (34).
5. The underwater detection cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal line (2) includes a reinforcing member (21), a wire core (22) and a wrapping tape (23). Multiple wire cores (22) are evenly distributed on the outside of the reinforcing member (21), and the reinforcing member (21) and the wire cores (22) are covered by the wrapping tape (23).
6. The underwater detection cable according to claim 5, characterized in that: The reinforcing member (21) is made of rubber strip or steel wire rope.