Lightweight high-strength communication cable

By using silver-clad copper conductors and a multi-layer structure design, this lightweight, high-strength communication cable solves the problems of traditional cables being heavy, lacking strength, and having poor environmental adaptability. It achieves a lightweight, high-strength, and interference-resistant communication cable suitable for complex systems and multi-channel communication.

CN224248330UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15ZHOUKOU SUNSHINE CABLE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521220110.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-16
Publication Date
2026-05-15
Estimated Expiration
2035-06-16

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Technical Problem

Traditional communication cables are heavy, lack mechanical strength, and have poor environmental adaptability, making it difficult to meet the application requirements of special scenarios such as high altitude and deep sea. They are also susceptible to electromagnetic interference, which can lead to signal attenuation and distortion.

Method used

The cable employs a multi-layered structure design consisting of silver-clad copper conductors, silver-plated polyester film, and braided nickel-clad aluminum mesh, combined with Kevlar fiber and high-performance polymer reinforcement layers, and an additional silicone rubber protective layer, forming a lightweight and high-strength cable structure.

Benefits of technology

It significantly reduces cable weight, improves mechanical strength and signal integrity, enhances environmental resistance and anti-interference capabilities, and is suitable for complex systems and multi-channel communications.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a lightweight high-strength communication cable, which comprises a conductor assembly, an insulating layer, a shielding layer, an enhancement layer and an outer protective layer, the conductor assembly is composed of a silver-coated copper wire, the diameter of the silver-coated copper wire is set to be 0.5 mm, the conductor assembly is of a multi-core structure composed of a plurality of silver-coated copper wires, and the outer protective layer is arranged between the plurality of silver-coated copper wires. The shielding layer is composed of a shielding layer inner layer and a shielding layer outer layer, the shielding layer inner layer is made of a silver-plated polyester film, the shielding layer outer layer is made of a woven nickel-coated aluminum metal net, the reinforcing layer is composed of a first reinforcing layer and a second reinforcing layer, the first reinforcing layer is made of Kevlar fiber braided fabric, and the second reinforcing layer is made of a Kevlar fiber braided fabric. And the reinforcing layer II is made of a high-performance polymer. Through the above structure, compared with a traditional steel or metal enhancement layer, the cable is light in weight and high in strength, the overall weight of the cable is further greatly reduced, installation and maintenance are convenient, the effect of double shielding layers is achieved, and signal integrity and anti-interference performance are guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of communication cable technology, and in particular to a lightweight high-strength communication cable. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industry, communications, and energy transmission, cables serve as crucial transmission media, and their performance directly impacts the stability and reliability of system operation. Traditional cables, to ensure mechanical strength, often use steel or other metal materials as reinforcement layers. While this can withstand certain external forces, it significantly increases the overall weight of the cable, increasing installation difficulty, transportation and maintenance costs, and limiting its application in special environments such as high altitudes and deep seas. Furthermore, with the increasing integration of electronic devices and the rising frequency of signal transmission, external electromagnetic interference easily causes signal attenuation and distortion, and traditional cable shielding designs struggle to meet the signal integrity requirements of complex electromagnetic environments. Simultaneously, extreme environments such as high temperatures, humidity, and corrosion place even higher demands on the environmental resistance of cables. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide a lightweight high-strength communication cable. This cable solves the problems that existing cables may have during use, such as signal interference, excessive weight, insufficient mechanical strength, and poor environmental adaptability. It is especially suitable for application scenarios that require weight reduction, improved durability, and tensile strength.

[0004] This utility model also provides a lightweight, high-strength communication cable comprising: a conductor assembly, an insulation layer, a shielding layer, a reinforcement layer, and an outer protective layer. The conductor assembly is composed of silver-clad copper wires with a diameter of 0.5 mm, and the conductor assembly is a multi-core structure composed of several silver-clad copper wires. The shielding layer consists of an inner shielding layer and an outer shielding layer. The inner shielding layer is made of silver-plated polyester film, and the outer shielding layer is made of braided nickel-clad aluminum mesh. The reinforcement layer consists of a first reinforcement layer and a second reinforcement layer. The first reinforcement layer is made of Kevlar fiber braid, and the second reinforcement layer is made of a high-performance polymer. This cable enhances its overall transmission capacity, meeting the needs of complex systems or multi-channel communication, while also increasing the overall mechanical strength of the cable, making it more resistant to tension, bending, and external mechanical stress, extending its service life, and reducing the overall weight of the cable.

[0005] According to this utility model, a lightweight, high-strength communication cable is provided, wherein the insulation layer is fixedly connected to the conductor assembly, the insulation layer is made of high-performance polyimide material, and the insulation layer is configured with a multi-layer structure. This serves to reduce the overall weight of the cable and also prevents the conductor from contacting the outside environment, thus avoiding signal leakage or short circuits.

[0006] According to the present invention, a lightweight high-strength communication cable is provided, wherein the inner shielding layer is fixedly connected to the insulation layer, and the outer shielding layer is wound around the outer surface of the inner shielding layer. This serves to ensure a strong connection between the two and form a continuous shield.

[0007] According to the present invention, a lightweight high-strength communication cable is provided, wherein the outer surface of the outer layer of the shielding layer is fixedly connected to the first reinforcing layer, and the second reinforcing layer covers the outer surface of the first reinforcing layer and is fixedly connected thereto. This forms the supporting structure for the entire cable.

[0008] According to the present invention, a lightweight high-strength communication cable is provided, wherein the outer protective layer is made of silicone rubber and the thickness of the outer protective layer is set to 1-2 mm. This provides sealing, anti-fouling, and anti-corrosion functions for the entire cable.

[0009] According to the present invention, a lightweight high-strength communication cable is provided, wherein the outer protective layer and the reinforcing layer are fixedly connected, the outer protective layer is located on the outer surface of the reinforcing layer, and an adhesive is bonded between the outer protective layer and the reinforcing layer. This ensures the overall environmental resistance of the cable.

[0010] According to the present invention, a lightweight high-strength communication cable comprises a conductor assembly, an insulation layer, a shielding layer, a reinforcing layer, and an outer protective layer connected sequentially from the inside out. This forms a complete, lightweight, high-strength cable assembly.

[0011] According to the present invention, a lightweight high-strength communication cable has an insulation layer thickness of at least 0.2 mm and a reinforcing layer thickness of at least 0.5 mm. This significantly increases the overall tensile, tear, and bending resistance of the cable, extending its service life.

[0012] Beneficial effects:

[0013] This lightweight, high-strength communication cable utilizes a conductor assembly, insulation layer, shielding layer, reinforcement layer, and outer protective layer connected sequentially from the inside out. This significantly enhances the cable's mechanical strength while reducing its overall weight. Compared to traditional steel or metal reinforcement layers, it is lightweight yet high-strength, further reducing the overall cable weight and facilitating installation and maintenance. The reinforcement layer combines high-strength braided Kevlar fibers with high-performance polymers, significantly improving the cable's mechanical properties and weight-to-weight ratio, providing a double shielding effect and ensuring signal integrity and interference resistance. Furthermore, the rational combination of multiple layers enhances environmental resistance and overall stability. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0015] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the lightweight high-strength communication cable of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a development diagram of the lightweight high-strength communication cable of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the lightweight high-strength communication cable shielding layer of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the lightweight high-strength communication cable reinforcement layer of this utility model.

[0019] Legend:

[0020] 1. Conductor assembly; 2. Insulation layer; 3. Inner shielding layer; 31. Outer shielding layer; 4. Reinforcement layer one; 41. Reinforcement layer two; 5. Outer protective layer. Detailed Implementation

[0021] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0022] Reference Figure 1-4 This utility model discloses a lightweight, high-strength communication cable, comprising: a conductor assembly 1, an insulation layer 2, a shielding layer, a reinforcement layer, and an outer protective layer 5, forming the overall structure of the cable. The conductor assembly 1 is composed of silver-clad copper wires with a diameter of 0.5 mm to maintain good conductivity and ensure signal transmission efficiency. The conductor assembly 1 is a multi-core structure composed of several silver-clad copper wires to enhance the overall transmission capacity of the cable and meet the needs of complex systems or multi-channel communication. The shielding layer consists of an inner shielding layer 3 and an outer shielding layer 31. The inner shielding layer 3 is made of silver-plated polyester film and serves as the first layer of electromagnetic shielding, filtering high-frequency interference signals. The outer shielding layer 31 is made of braided nickel-clad aluminum mesh and serves as the second layer of shielding, enhancing signal anti-interference capabilities and providing mechanical protection. The reinforcement layer consists of reinforcement layer 4 and reinforcement layer 41. Reinforcement layer 4 is made of Kevlar fiber braid, which provides extremely high tensile strength and tear resistance through its braided structure, preventing the cable from being pulled apart or damaged by entanglement. Reinforcement layer 41 is made of high-performance polymer, which provides the cable with additional mechanical barriers and weather resistance, while reducing the overall weight of the cable.

[0023] Specifically, the insulation layer 2 is fixedly connected to the conductor assembly 1. The insulation layer 2 is made of high-performance polyimide material and has a multi-layer structure to increase the overall insulation thickness of the cable, thereby significantly improving the cable's voltage withstand capability, preventing breakdown or leakage, and utilizing its excellent high-temperature resistance and chemical corrosion resistance to reduce the overall weight of the cable while preventing the conductor from contacting the outside world, thus preventing signal leakage or short circuit. The inner shielding layer 3 is fixedly connected to the insulation layer 2. The outer shielding layer 31 is wrapped around the outer surface of the inner shielding layer 3 to ensure the connection between the two and form a continuous shield. The outer surface of the outer shielding layer 31 is fixedly connected to the first reinforcement layer 4. The second reinforcement layer 41 covers the outer surface of the first reinforcement layer 4 and is fixedly connected to form the support structure of the entire cable, ensuring that the internal conductor and shielding layer remain intact under tension, bending or external force. The outer protective layer 5 is made of silicone rubber, with a thickness of 1-2 mm. Utilizing its excellent UV resistance, water resistance, and abrasion resistance, it provides sealing, anti-fouling, and anti-corrosion protection for the cable. The outer protective layer 5 is fixedly connected to the reinforcing layer 41, located on the outer surface of the reinforcing layer. An adhesive bonded between the outer protective layer 5 and the reinforcing layer ensures the overall environmental resistance. The conductor assembly 1, insulation layer 2, shielding layer, reinforcing layer, and outer protective layer 5 are connected sequentially from the inside out to form a complete, lightweight, and high-strength cable assembly. The insulation layer 2 has a thickness of at least 0.2 mm, and the reinforcing layer has a thickness of at least 0.5 mm, ensuring cable performance while reducing potential failure risks and extending product lifespan.

[0024] Working principle: This lightweight high-strength communication cable is composed of conductor assembly 1, insulation layer 2, shielding layer, reinforcement layer, and outer protective layer 5 connected sequentially from the inside out. The insulation layer 2 directly covers the outside of conductor assembly 1 to ensure that the conductor does not short-circuit or cause signal crosstalk during use. The insulation layer 2 is fixedly connected to the shielding layer by direct bonding to ensure its sealing. The inner shielding layer 3 is tightly wrapped around the insulation layer 2, and the outer shielding layer 31 is wrapped around the outer surface of the inner shielding layer 3. The reinforcement layer is close to the outer surface of the shielding layer to support the stability of the entire cable. The outer protective layer 5 completely covers all internal structures, playing a role in sealing, preventing pollution, and preventing corrosion.

[0025] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A lightweight, high-strength communication cable, characterized in that, include: Conductor assembly (1), insulation layer (2), shielding layer, reinforcement layer, outer protective layer (5), wherein the conductor assembly (1) is composed of silver-clad copper wires, wherein the diameter of the silver-clad copper wires is set to 0.5 mm, and the conductor assembly (1) is composed of a multi-core structure of several silver-clad copper wires; The shielding layer consists of an inner shielding layer (3) and an outer shielding layer (31). The inner shielding layer (3) is made of silver-plated polyester film, and the outer shielding layer (31) is made of woven nickel-plated aluminum metal mesh. The reinforcing layer consists of reinforcing layer one (4) and reinforcing layer two (41). The material of reinforcing layer one (4) is Kevlar fiber woven fabric, and the material of reinforcing layer two (41) is high-performance polymer.

2. The lightweight high-strength communication cable according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insulating layer (2) is fixedly connected to the conductor assembly (1). The insulating layer (2) is made of high-performance polyimide material and has a multilayer structure.

3. The lightweight high-strength communication cable according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner layer (3) of the shielding layer is fixedly connected to the insulating layer (2), and the outer layer (31) of the shielding layer is wrapped around the outer surface of the inner layer (3).

4. The lightweight high-strength communication cable according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the outer layer (31) of the shielding layer is fixedly connected to the first reinforcing layer (4), and the second reinforcing layer (41) covers the outer surface of the first reinforcing layer (4) and is fixedly connected.

5. A lightweight high-strength communication cable according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer protective layer (5) is made of silicone rubber, and the thickness of the outer protective layer (5) is set to 1-2 mm.

6. The lightweight high-strength communication cable according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer protective layer (5) is fixedly connected to the second reinforcing layer (41). The outer protective layer (5) is located on the outer surface of the reinforcing layer, and an adhesive is bonded between the outer protective layer (5) and the reinforcing layer.

7. A lightweight high-strength communication cable according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conductor assembly (1), insulation layer (2), shielding layer, reinforcement layer, and outer protective layer (5) are connected sequentially from the inside to the outside.

8. A lightweight high-strength communication cable according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the insulating layer (2) is at least 0.2 mm, and the thickness of the reinforcing layer is at least 0.5 mm.