Waterproof silica gel braided tube
By introducing a biomimetic sharkskin-structured sealing ring, a memory metal spring, and a reinforcing layer material into the braided tube, combined with a hydrophobic groove and a spiral guide groove design, the problems of sealing, waterproofing, and conveying efficiency of the braided tube are solved, achieving efficient liquid conveying and structural stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN XINGJIA ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of braided tubing, specifically to a waterproof silicone braided tubing. Background Technology
[0002] Braided tubing is a hollow tubular structure made by cross- or spirally winding fibers, wires, or other flexible materials. It is lightweight, flexible, compressible, and stretchable. Braided tubing is widely used in medical catheters, industrial hoses, aerospace, and sports equipment. Through structural design, it can achieve properties such as pressure resistance, torsion resistance, or dynamic bending resistance, meeting the strength, elasticity, and durability requirements of different applications.
[0003] In existing pipe applications, ordinary pipes have poor sealing at joints, which easily leads to liquid leakage; the outer layer of the pipe lacks effective waterproofing design, allowing water to remain on the surface for extended periods, affecting the waterproofing effect; the overall strength and compressive strength of the pipe are insufficient, making it prone to deformation and damage under external forces; and the resistance to liquid flow inside the pipe is high, resulting in low transport efficiency and affecting the stability of the pipe's performance. Therefore, a new type of pipe that can solve the above problems is needed. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the above-mentioned defects by providing a waterproof silicone braided tube that prevents liquid leakage, allows water to slide off quickly, is not easily deformed or damaged, and improves liquid transport efficiency. This solves the technical problems of existing technologies, such as easy liquid leakage, reduced waterproofing effect, deformation and damage, and low transport efficiency.
[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following means:
[0006] A waterproof silicone braided tube includes a braided tube shell, with sealing rings installed at the connecting ends of the braided tube shell. The surface of the braided tube shell is an outer waterproof layer, and an intermediate reinforcing layer is installed on the inner side of the outer waterproof layer. An inner silicone tube is installed on the inner wall of the intermediate reinforcing layer. The surface of the outer waterproof layer is uniformly provided with hydrophobic grooves, and the inner wall of the inner silicone tube is provided with spiral guide grooves.
[0007] Furthermore, the interface of the sealing ring adopts a biomimetic sharkskin structure, and the surface of the sealing ring is uniformly distributed with limiting protrusions. The biomimetic sharkskin structure of the sealing ring interface can effectively reduce fluid resistance and improve sealing stability. At the same time, the limiting protrusions evenly distributed on its surface can enhance the mechanical interlocking with the mating parts, preventing the sealing ring from shifting or falling off under high pressure or vibration conditions, thereby significantly improving the reliability and durability of the braided tube.
[0008] Furthermore, the sealing ring has an internal mounting groove, and shape memory metal springs are evenly installed in the inner cavity of the mounting groove. The mounting groove inside the sealing ring provides a positioning and installation space for the shape memory metal springs. The shape memory metal springs, which are evenly arranged in the inner cavity of the mounting groove, can utilize their shape memory characteristics to automatically restore their initial shape after being deformed by pressure, thereby continuously providing a stable and adjustable elastic compensation force for the sealing ring. This effectively compensates for the gaps caused by wear or temperature changes on the sealing surface, ensuring the long-term reliability of the sealing performance.
[0009] Furthermore, the outer layer of the intermediate reinforcing layer is a strengthening layer, and the inner layer of the intermediate reinforcing layer is a supporting layer. The surface of the strengthening layer is connected to the surface of the supporting layer, which can improve the supporting effect of the intermediate reinforcing layer and also improve the firmness of the intermediate reinforcing layer.
[0010] Furthermore, the inner wall of the reinforcing layer is uniformly covered with stainless steel wires, and the outer surface of the supporting layer is uniformly covered with polyester fibers. The stainless steel wires can significantly improve the tensile strength and compressive strength of the overall structure, effectively resist the internal medium pressure and external mechanical stress, and prevent structural deformation or cracking. The polyester fibers enhance the interlayer bonding force through their high modulus characteristics, while providing flexible support, buffering vibration impact and dispersing stress concentration.
[0011] Furthermore, a buffer pad is installed between the outer waterproof layer and the middle reinforcing layer. The surfaces of the drainage channels are all polished smooth, and there are connecting grooves between the channels. The buffer pad can effectively absorb external impact, and the connecting grooves allow water between the drainage channels to flow and drain out.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: the added sealing ring effectively enhances the sealing of the connection and prevents liquid leakage; the outer waterproof layer, combined with the evenly distributed hydrophobic grooves on its surface, allows water to slide off quickly, reducing the time water stays on the surface of the outer waterproof layer and improving the waterproof effect; the middle reinforcing layer enhances the overall strength and compression resistance of the braided tube, making it less prone to deformation and damage; the spiral guide grooves on the inner wall of the inner silicone tube guide the liquid to flow in a spiral manner, reducing flow resistance and improving liquid transport efficiency, thereby ensuring the performance stability of the braided tube. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the present invention;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner silicone tube structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 4This is a cross-sectional view of the sealing ring of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the intermediate reinforcing layer of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the reinforcing layer of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support layer of this utility model;
[0020] In the diagram, 1. Braided tubing outer shell; 2. Sealing ring; 21. Limiting protrusion; 22. Mounting groove; 23. Memory metal spring; 3. Outer waterproof layer; 4. Middle reinforcing layer; 41. Strengthening layer; 42. Supporting layer; 43. Stainless steel wire; 44. Polyester fiber; 5. Inner silicone tubing; 6. Drainage groove; 7. Spiral guide groove; 8. Buffer pad; 9. Connecting groove. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0022] In this embodiment, refer to Figures 1-7 The specific implementation of the waterproof silicone braided tube includes a braided tube shell 1, with sealing rings 2 installed at the connecting ends of the braided tube shell 1, an outer waterproof layer 3 on the surface of the braided tube shell 1, an intermediate reinforcing layer 4 installed on the inner side of the outer waterproof layer 3, an inner silicone tube 5 installed on the inner wall of the intermediate reinforcing layer 4, drainage grooves 6 evenly distributed on the surface of the outer waterproof layer 3, and spiral guide grooves 7 opened on the inner wall of the inner silicone tube 5.
[0023] The braided tubing outer shell 1 has a sealing ring 2 installed at the connection end, which can effectively enhance the sealing of the connection and prevent liquid leakage. The outer waterproof layer 3, combined with the evenly distributed hydrophobic grooves 6 on its surface, allows water to slide off quickly, reducing the time water stays on the surface of the outer waterproof layer 3 and improving the waterproof effect. The middle reinforcing layer 4 enhances the overall strength and compression resistance of the braided tubing, making it less prone to deformation and damage. The spiral guide grooves 7 opened on the inner wall of the inner silicone tube 5 can guide the liquid to flow in a spiral manner, reducing flow resistance and improving liquid delivery efficiency.
[0024] The interface of the sealing ring 2 adopts a biomimetic shark skin structure. The surface of the sealing ring 2 is evenly distributed with limiting protrusions 21. The interface of the sealing ring 2 adopts a biomimetic shark skin structure, which can effectively reduce fluid resistance and improve sealing stability. At the same time, the limiting protrusions 21 evenly distributed on its surface can enhance the mechanical interlocking with the mating parts, preventing the sealing ring 2 from shifting or falling off under high pressure or vibration conditions, thereby significantly improving the reliability and durability of the braided tube.
[0025] The sealing ring 2 has an internal mounting groove 22, and shape memory metal springs 23 are evenly installed in the inner cavity of the mounting groove 22. The mounting groove 22 inside the sealing ring 2 provides a positioning and installation space for the shape memory metal springs 23. The shape memory metal springs 23, which are evenly arranged in the inner cavity of the mounting groove 22, can utilize their shape memory characteristics to automatically restore their initial shape after being deformed by pressure, thereby continuously providing a stable and adjustable elastic compensation force for the sealing ring 2, effectively compensating for the gaps caused by wear or temperature changes on the sealing surface, and ensuring the long-term reliability of the sealing performance.
[0026] The outer layer of the intermediate reinforcing layer 4 is a reinforcing layer 41, and the inner layer of the intermediate reinforcing layer 4 is a supporting layer 42. The surfaces of the reinforcing layer 41 and the supporting layer 42 are connected, which can improve the supporting effect of the intermediate reinforcing layer 4 and also improve the firmness of the intermediate reinforcing layer 4.
[0027] Stainless steel wires 43 are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the reinforcing layer 41, and polyester fibers 44 are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the supporting layer 42. The stainless steel wires 43 can significantly improve the tensile strength and compressive strength of the overall structure, effectively resist the internal medium pressure and external mechanical stress, and prevent the structure from deforming or breaking. The polyester fibers 44 enhance the interlayer bonding force through their high modulus characteristics, while providing flexible support, buffering vibration impact and dispersing stress concentration.
[0028] A buffer pad 8 is installed between the outer waterproof layer 3 and the middle reinforcing layer 4. The surfaces of the drainage channels 6 are all polished smooth, and there are connecting channels 9 between the channels. The buffer pad 8 can effectively absorb external impact, and the connecting channels 9 allow water between the drainage channels 6 to flow and drain.
[0029] The working process of a waterproof silicone braided tube in this embodiment is as follows: The liquid flows in a spiral manner in the inner silicone tube 5, guided by the spiral guide groove 7 on its inner wall, which reduces flow resistance and improves conveying efficiency; the connecting end of the outer shell 1 of the braided tube adopts a biomimetic shark skin structure and a sealing ring 2 with limiting protrusions 21 on its surface. The structure reduces fluid resistance and improves sealing stability. The limiting protrusions 21 enhance mechanical interlocking to prevent displacement and detachment. At the same time, the memory metal spring 23 in the internal mounting groove 22 automatically recovers after being deformed by pressure, providing elastic compensation force to fill the gap of the sealing surface; in the intermediate reinforcement layer 4, the stainless steel wire 43 on the inner wall of the outer reinforcement layer 41 improves tensile strength and pressure resistance, and the polyester fiber 44 on the outer surface of the inner support layer 42 enhances the interlayer bonding force and provides flexible support. The two surfaces are connected to improve the support effect and firmness; the outer waterproof layer 3 is equipped with surface hydrophobic grooves 6 and connecting grooves 9, which allow water to slide down quickly, circulate and drain, reduce residence time, and the buffer pad 8 between it and the intermediate reinforcement layer 4 absorbs external impact force.
[0030] The above description, in conjunction with specific preferred embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present invention. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, various simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and all such modifications and substitutions should be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A waterproofed silicone braid tube comprising a braid tube housing, characterized by: All connecting ends of the braided tube shell are equipped with sealing rings. The surface of the braided tube shell is an outer waterproof layer. An intermediate reinforcing layer is installed on the inner side of the outer waterproof layer. An inner silicone tube is installed on the inner wall of the intermediate reinforcing layer. The surface of the outer waterproof layer is evenly distributed with drainage grooves. The inner wall of the inner silicone tube is provided with spiral flow guide grooves. An installation groove is provided inside the sealing ring. The outer layer of the intermediate reinforcing layer is a reinforcing layer. The inner layer of the intermediate reinforcing layer is a supporting layer. Stainless steel wires are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the reinforcing layer.
2. The waterproofed silicone braid tube of claim 1, wherein: The interface of the sealing ring adopts a biomimetic shark skin structure, and the surface of the sealing ring is evenly distributed with limiting protrusions.
3. The waterproofed silicone braid tube of claim 1, wherein: The inner cavity of the mounting slot is uniformly fitted with memory metal springs.
4. The waterproofed silicone braid tube of claim 1, wherein: The reinforcing layer is connected to the surface of the supporting layer, and polyester fibers are uniformly distributed on the outer surface of the supporting layer.
5. The waterproofed silicone braid tube of claim 4, wherein: A buffer pad is installed between the outer waterproof layer and the middle reinforcing layer.
6. The waterproofed silicone braid tube of claim 1, wherein: The surfaces of the hydrophobic grooves are all polished smooth, and there are connecting grooves between the grooves.