Anti-vibration rubber composition and anti-vibration rubber member

The vibration-damping rubber composition with diene rubber, surface-activated carbon black, and HAF-grade carbon black in specific ratios addresses the trade-off of low dynamic magnification and durability, achieving both properties effectively.

JP7763222B2Active Publication Date: 2025-10-31SUMITOMO RIKO CO LTD
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JP2023164218
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2023-09-27
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2025-10-31
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2043-09-27

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Technical Problem

Existing anti-vibration rubber compositions for automobiles face a trade-off between low dynamic magnification and durability, with carbon black improving durability but deteriorating dynamic magnification.

Method used

A vibration-damping rubber composition containing diene rubber, surface-activated carbon black, and HAF-grade carbon black in specific proportions, balancing low dynamic magnification and durability.

Benefits of technology

The composition achieves both low dynamic magnification and improved durability by using surface-activated carbon black with high hydrogen content and HAF-grade carbon black, maintaining spring characteristics and enhancing rigidity.

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Abstract

To provide a vibration-damping rubber composition and a vibration-damping rubber member which are capable of combining low dynamic magnification and high durability.SOLUTION: Provided is a vibration-damping rubber composition comprising the components (A) to (C) below, wherein the total amount of (B) and (C) is 20 to 70 pts.mass relative to 100 pts.mass of (A), and the proportion of (B) in the total amount of (B) and (C) is 50 to 90 pts.mass. Also provided is a vibration-damping rubber member prepared using the composition. (A) is a diene rubber. (B) is a surface-active carbon black having a value (Hc), which is defined as the amount of hydrogen generated per gram of carbon black when heated to 1980°C, of 4500 ppm or more. (C) is HAF-grade carbon black.SELECTED DRAWING: None
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[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an anti-vibration rubber composition and an anti-vibration rubber member, and more particularly to an anti-vibration rubber composition and an anti-vibration rubber member suitable for anti-vibration rubber for vehicles such as automobiles. [Background technology]

[0002] Anti-vibration rubber compositions are used in automobiles to reduce vibration and noise. Such anti-vibration rubber compositions are required to have high rigidity and strength in their vulcanizates (anti-vibration rubber components) and to suppress vibration transmission, so that the dynamic magnification ratio [dynamic spring constant (Kd100) / static spring constant (Ks)] must be small (low dynamic magnification ratio). Conventionally, measures to reduce the dynamic magnification ratio have been taken, for example, by using carbon black as a reinforcing agent in anti-vibration rubber compositions and controlling factors such as the amount of carbon black blended, particle size, and structure. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7037986 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Meanwhile, automobile vibration-damping materials are also required to have durability, i.e., the ability to maintain vibration-damping performance and support rigidity even after long-term use. Carbon black with a high iodine adsorption capacity has the effect of improving durability, but the trade-off is the problem of a deterioration in dynamic magnification.

[0005] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an anti-vibration rubber composition and an anti-vibration rubber member that can achieve both low dynamic magnification and durability. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the vibration-damping rubber composition of the present invention contains the following components (A) to (C), wherein the total amount of (B) and (C) is 20 parts by mass or more and 70 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of (A), and the proportion of (B) to the total amount of (B) and (C) is 50% by mass or more and 90% by mass or less. (A) Diene rubber (B) Surface activated carbon black, which has a hydrogen content (Hc) of 4500 ppm or more per gram of carbon black when heated to 1980°C. (C) HAF grade carbon black

[0007] The total amount of (B) and (C) is preferably 30 to 50 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of (A). The ratio of (B) to the total amount of (B) and (C) is preferably 60 to 80% by mass. The iodine adsorption capacity of (C) is preferably 50 g / kg or more.

[0008] The anti-vibration rubber member according to the present invention is formed from a vulcanizate of the anti-vibration rubber composition according to the present invention.

[0009] The vibration-isolating rubber member according to the present invention can be suitably used for electric vehicles.

[0010] (1) The vibration-damping rubber composition according to the present invention contains the following components (A) to (C), wherein the total amount of (B) and (C) is 20 parts by mass or more and 70 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of (A), and the proportion of (B) to the total amount of (B) and (C) is 50% by mass or more and 90% by mass or less. (A) Diene rubber (B) Surface activated carbon black, which has a hydrogen content (Hc) of 4500 ppm or more per gram of carbon black when heated to 1980°C. (C) HAF grade carbon black

[0011] (2) In the above (1), the total amount of (B) and (C) may be 30 parts by mass or more and 50 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of (A).

[0012] (3) In the above (1) or (2), the proportion of (B) to the total amount of (B) and (C) is preferably 60% by mass or more and 80% by mass or less.

[0013] (4) In any one of the above (1) to (3), the iodine adsorption amount of the (C) is preferably 50 g / kg or more.

[0014] (5) The anti-vibration rubber member according to the present invention is made of a vulcanized anti-vibration rubber composition according to any one of (1) to (4) above.

[0015] (6) In the above (5), the vibration-isolating rubber member according to the present invention may be used for an electric vehicle. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the vibration-proof rubber composition of the present invention, since it contains the above components (A) to (C) and the above components (B) and (C) are present in specific proportions, it is possible to achieve both low dynamic magnification and durability.

[0017] When the total amount of (B) and (C) is 30 parts by mass or more and 50 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of (A), durability is improved and the dynamic magnification is easily reduced.

[0018] When the ratio of (B) to the total amount of (B) and (C) is 60% by mass or more and 80% by mass or less, durability is improved and the dynamic magnification is easily reduced.

[0019] When the iodine adsorption amount of (C) is 50 g / kg or more, the durability is improved.

[0020] Furthermore, the anti-vibration rubber member according to the present invention is made of a vulcanizate of the anti-vibration rubber composition according to the present invention, and therefore can achieve both low dynamic magnification and durability.

[0021] The vibration-isolating rubber member according to the present invention can be suitably used for electric vehicles. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a distribution diagram of dynamic magnification (spring characteristics) versus hardness, consisting of data from examples and comparative examples. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a distribution diagram of durability versus hardness, consisting of data from examples and comparative examples. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] The vibration-isolating rubber composition and vibration-isolating rubber member according to the present invention will be described in detail below.

[0024] The anti-vibration rubber composition according to the present invention (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as anti-vibration rubber composition) contains the following components (A) to (C), with (B) and (C) being present in specific proportions. (A) Diene rubber (B) Surface activated carbon black, which has a hydrogen content (Hc) of 4500 ppm or more per gram of carbon black when heated to 1980°C. (C) HAF grade carbon black

[0025] The diene rubber (A) is the main component of the rubber component of the vibration-proof rubber composition. The main component of the rubber component refers to a component that accounts for 50% by mass or more of the total rubber component of the vibration-proof rubber composition. The vibration-proof rubber composition is significantly affected by the properties of the diene rubber (A), which is the main component of the rubber component. Examples of the diene rubber (A) include natural rubber (NR), butadiene rubber (BR), styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), chloroprene rubber (CR), isoprene rubber (IR), and acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR). These may be used alone or in combination as the diene rubber (A). Of these, natural rubber is preferably used from the viewpoint of achieving both strength, durability, and low dynamic magnification.

[0026] Surface-activated carbon black (B) has a high reinforcing effect and maintains spring characteristics without deteriorating the dynamic magnification of the vibration-proof rubber composition. As described above, the surface-activated carbon black (B) has a hydrogen content (Hc) of 4500 ppm or more, calculated as the amount of hydrogen generated per gram of carbon black when heated to 1980°C. Furthermore, a surface-activated carbon black with an Hc of 5000 ppm or more is preferred, as it provides superior surface activity. The hydrogen content is derived from hydrogen atoms of organic groups, such as hydroxyl groups and carboxyl groups, that are covalently bonded to carbon atoms in the carbon black.

[0027] The hydrogen content is measured, for example, as follows. First, 20 mg of carbon black, which had previously been degassed and dried in a vacuum dryer at 125°C for 4 hours to remove adsorbed components from the carbon black, is placed in a tin capsule and thermally decomposed in a graphite crucible at 1980°C for 70 seconds using a high-sensitivity hydrogen analyzer (Horiba, Ltd. EMGA-621, using a TCD detector). The generated gas is then passed through a high-temperature oxidizer, a room-temperature oxidizer, a carbon dioxide remover, and a desiccant at a constant flow rate (400 ml / min) of carrier gas (inert argon gas), and separated in a column. The resulting hydrogen gas is then quantified using a detector (thermal conductivity method).

[0028] The surface-active carbon black (B) may be used alone or in combination of two or more kinds, so long as it has the above-mentioned hydrogen content.

[0029] From the viewpoints of durability and low dynamic magnification, the surface-active carbon black (B) preferably has an iodine adsorption of 14 g / kg or more and 28 g / kg or less. The iodine adsorption of the carbon black is a value measured in accordance with JIS K 6217-1 (Method A). Furthermore, from the viewpoints of durability and low dynamic magnification, the surface-active carbon black (B) preferably has a DBP absorption of 118 ml / 100 g or more and 132 ml / 100 g or less. The DBP absorption of the carbon black is a value measured in accordance with JIS K 6217-4.

[0030] HAF-grade carbon black (C) is a highly wear-resistant furnace carbon black, classified as an N300 grade according to ASTM D1765. From the viewpoints of durability and low dynamic magnification, HAF-grade carbon black (C) preferably has an iodine adsorption of 50 g / kg or more. It is more preferably 50 g / kg or more and 100 g / kg or less, and even more preferably 60 g / kg or more and 90 g / kg or less. Furthermore, from the viewpoints of durability and low dynamic magnification, HAF-grade carbon black (C) preferably has a DBP absorption of 50 ml / 100 g or more and 110 ml / 100 g or less.

[0031] HAF-grade carbon black (C) is a carbon black with a high iodine adsorption capacity. The use of HAF-grade carbon black (C) improves durability. However, the dynamic magnification ratio deteriorates. Therefore, when HAF-grade carbon black (C) is used alone, it is not possible to achieve both a low dynamic magnification ratio and durability. Surface-activated carbon black (B) has a high reinforcing effect and is effective in maintaining the spring characteristics without deteriorating the dynamic magnification ratio of the vibration-proof rubber composition. Furthermore, by using surface-activated carbon black (B) together with HAF-grade carbon black (C), it is possible to achieve both a low dynamic magnification ratio and durability.

[0032] The total amount of (B) and (C) is 20 to 70 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of (A). If the total amount of (B) and (C) is too small, the reinforcing effect is small, the rigidity (static spring constant) is low, and durability is low. If the total amount of (B) and (C) is too large, the rigidity is high but the durability is low. In addition, the dynamic magnification ratio deteriorates. By keeping the total amount of (B) and (C) within the above range, both a low dynamic magnification ratio and durability can be achieved. Furthermore, from the viewpoints of excellent durability improvement effect and ease of achieving a low dynamic magnification ratio, the total amount of (B) and (C) is more preferably 25 to 60 parts by mass, and even more preferably 30 to 50 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of (A).

[0033] The proportion of (B) relative to the total amount of (B) and (C) is 50% by mass or more and 90% by mass or less. If the proportion of (B) is too low, the spring characteristics will be poor and the dynamic magnification will deteriorate. If the proportion of (B) is too high, durability will not be satisfactory. By keeping the proportion of (B) within the above range, both a low dynamic magnification and durability can be achieved. Furthermore, from the viewpoints of excellent durability improvement effects and ease of achieving a low dynamic magnification, the proportion of (B) relative to the total amount of (B) and (C) is more preferably 55% by mass or more and 85% by mass or less, and even more preferably 60% by mass or more and 80% by mass or less.

[0034] The content of (B) is preferably 10 parts by mass or more, more preferably 12.5 parts by mass or more, and even more preferably 15 parts by mass or more per 100 parts by mass of (A) from the viewpoint of facilitating a low dynamic magnification, etc. The content of (B) is preferably 63 parts by mass or less, more preferably 54 parts by mass or less, and even more preferably 45 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of (A) from the viewpoint of ensuring the content of (C) and achieving an excellent effect of improving durability, etc.

[0035] The content of (C) is preferably 2 parts by mass or more, more preferably 2.5 parts by mass or more, and even more preferably 3 parts by mass or more per 100 parts by mass of (A) from the viewpoint of achieving an excellent effect of improving durability, etc. The content of (B) is preferably 35 parts by mass or less, more preferably 30 parts by mass or less, and even more preferably 25 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of (A) from the viewpoint of ensuring the content of (B) and making it easy to achieve a low dynamic magnification, etc.

[0036] The anti-vibration rubber composition according to the present invention may contain, in addition to the above components (A) to (C), additives, etc. Examples of additives include vulcanizing agents, vulcanization accelerators, vulcanization aids, antioxidants, and process oils.

[0037] Examples of vulcanizing agents include sulfur (powdered sulfur, precipitated sulfur, insoluble sulfur) and sulfur-containing compounds such as alkylphenol disulfides. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more. Sulfur is more preferred.

[0038] The content of the vulcanizing agent is preferably in the range of 0.1 to 10 parts by mass, particularly preferably 0.3 to 5 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber (A). If the content of the vulcanizing agent is too low, crosslinking reactivity tends to deteriorate. If the content of the vulcanizing agent is too high, rubber physical properties (breaking strength, breaking elongation) tend to deteriorate.

[0039] When sulfur is used as a vulcanizing agent, the sulfur content is preferably within a range of 1 to 2.5 parts by mass, more preferably 1.5 to 2 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber (A). When the sulfur content is 1 part by mass or more, the crosslink density can be ensured and a decrease in static spring constant can be suppressed. Furthermore, when the sulfur content is 2.5 parts by mass or less, excellent heat resistance can be achieved.

[0040] Examples of vulcanization accelerators include thiuram-based, sulfenamide-based, guanidine-based, thiazole-based, aldehyde ammonia-based, aldehyde amine-based, and thiourea-based vulcanization accelerators. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more. Among these, a combination of a thiuram-based vulcanization accelerator and at least one vulcanization accelerator selected from the sulfenamide-based, guanidine-based, and thiazole-based vulcanization accelerators is preferred because it provides excellent compression set.

[0041] The content of the vulcanization accelerator is preferably in the range of 0.1 to 10 parts by mass, particularly preferably in the range of 0.3 to 5 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber (A).

[0042] Examples of thiuram vulcanization accelerators include tetramethylthiuram disulfide (TMTD), tetraethylthiuram disulfide (TETD), tetrabutylthiuram disulfide (TBTD), tetrakis(2-ethylhexyl)thiuram disulfide (TOT), and tetrabenzylthiuram disulfide (TBzTD).

[0043] Examples of sulfenamide vulcanization accelerators include N-oxydiethylene-2-benzothiazolylsulfenamide (NOBS), N-cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazolylsulfenamide (CBS), Nt-butyl-2-benzothiazolesulfenamide (BBS), N,N'-dicyclohexyl-2-benzothiazolesulfenamide, etc. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0044] Examples of the guanidine vulcanization accelerator include N,N'-diphenylthiourea, trimethylthiourea, N,N'-diethylthiourea, N,N'-dibutylthiourea, etc. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0045] Examples of thiazole-based vulcanization accelerators include dibenzothiazyl disulfide (MBTS), 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT), 2-mercaptobenzothiazole sodium salt (NaMBT), and 2-mercaptobenzothiazole zinc salt (ZnMBT). These may be used alone or in combination. Among these, dibenzothiazyl disulfide (MBTS) and 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) are preferred because of their excellent crosslinking reactivity.

[0046] Examples of the vulcanization aid include zinc oxide (ZnO), stearic acid, magnesium oxide, etc. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0047] The content of the vulcanization aid is preferably in the range of 0.1 to 10 parts by mass, particularly preferably in the range of 0.3 to 7 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber (A).

[0048] Examples of the antiaging agent include amine-based antiaging agents, imidazole-based antiaging agents, carbamate-based antiaging agents, phenol-based antiaging agents, and quinoline-based antiaging agents. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more. As the antiaging agent, it is preferable to use an amine-based antiaging agent and an imidazole-based antiaging agent in combination.

[0049] The content of the antioxidant is preferably in the range of 0.5 to 15 parts by mass, particularly preferably in the range of 1 to 10 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber (A).

[0050] Examples of amine-based antiaging agents include those having a diphenylamine skeleton, those having a phenylenediamine skeleton, and those having a dihydroquinoline skeleton. Specific examples include 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline polymers, N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine, 4,4'-bis(4-α,α-dimethylbenzyl)diphenylamine, and N,N'-di-β-naphthyl-p-phenylenediamine.

[0051] The blending ratio of the amine-based antioxidant is preferably in the range of 1 to 10 parts by mass, particularly preferably in the range of 2 to 5 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber (A).

[0052] Examples of process oils include naphthenic oils, paraffinic oils, aromatic oils, etc. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0053] The content of the process oil is preferably in the range of 1 to 35 parts by mass, particularly preferably in the range of 3 to 30 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber (A).

[0054] The vibration-proof rubber composition according to the present invention can be prepared by kneading the components (A) to (C) and other materials added as necessary using a kneading machine such as a kneader, a Banbury mixer, an open roll, or a twin-screw mixer.

[0055] The anti-vibration rubber composition according to the present invention is vulcanized at high temperature (150 to 170°C) for 5 to 30 minutes to form an anti-vibration rubber member (vulcanizate).An anti-vibration rubber member made of a vulcanizate of the anti-vibration rubber composition according to the present invention can be advantageously used in automotive anti-vibration rubber applications such as motor mounts, suspension bushings, and subframe mounts for engine vehicles and electric vehicles powered by electric motors (including electric vehicles (EVs), fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs), hybrid vehicles (HVs), etc.).

[0056] According to the vibration-damping rubber composition of the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration, surface-active carbon black (B) and HAF-grade carbon black (C) are blended with diene rubber (A), and since the above (B) and (C) are blended in specific proportions, it is possible to achieve both low dynamic magnification and durability.

[0057] In the vibration isolation rubber composition according to the present invention, from the viewpoint of being suitable for electric vehicles, etc., the static spring constant Ks is preferably 300 N / mm or more and 1000 N / mm or less. More preferably, it is 400 N / mm or more and 750 N / mm or less. By adopting the above configuration, the vibration isolation rubber composition according to the present invention can make the static spring constant Ks within the above range.

[0058] As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been explained. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

Examples

[0059] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail using examples and comparative examples.

[0060] The materials used are as follows. <Component A> · Natural rubber (NR) <Component B> · Surface-active carbon black (CB): "SPHERON5200" manufactured by Cabot Japan (Hc: 5200 ppm, iodine adsorption amount 24 g / kg, DBP absorption amount 124 ml / 100 g) <Component C> · HAF grade carbon black (CB)<1>: "VULCAN 3D" manufactured by Cabot Japan, iodine adsorption amount 81 g / kg, DBP absorption amount 101 ml / 100 g) · HAF grade carbon black (CB)<2>: "SEAST 300" manufactured by Tokai Carbon, iodine adsorption amount 86 g / kg, DBP absorption amount 75 ml / 100 g) <Others> · Surface-inactive carbon black (CB): "SEAST SO" (FEF grade) manufactured by Tokai Carbon, iodine adsorption amount 44 g / kg, DBP absorption amount 115 ml / 100 g) · Zinc oxide: "Zinc Oxide Type 2" manufactured by Sakai Chemical Industry [[ID=3q]] · Stearic acid: "RUNAC S30" manufactured by Kao · Process oil: "SANSEN 4130" manufactured by Nippon Sun Oil Amine-based antioxidants <1> : Seiko Chemical's "Ozonone 6C" Amine-based antioxidants <2> : Seiko Chemical's "Nonflex RD" Vulcanization accelerator <1> : "Noccela CZ" manufactured by Ouchi Shinko Chemical Vulcanization accelerator <2> : "Noccela TBT" manufactured by Ouchi Shinko Chemical Sulfur (vulcanizing agent)

[0061] (Examples 1 to 5, Comparative Examples 1 to 5) The materials were mixed in the proportions shown in the table, and then kneaded using an internal mixer (Banbury type) or rolls to prepare rubber compositions. The properties of the prepared rubber compositions were measured and evaluated according to the following methods.

[0062] 〔hardness〕 Each rubber composition was press-molded and vulcanized at 150°C for 20 minutes to produce a 2 mm thick rubber sheet. JIS No. 5 dumbbells were punched out of the rubber sheet, and the hardness (JIS A) of each dumbbell was measured in accordance with JIS K 6251. In the table, the hardness of Example 1 was set to 100, and each value was expressed as an index.

[0063] [Static spring constant (Ks)] Using each rubber composition, a rubber test specimen was prepared by pressing a disk-shaped metal piece (60 mm diameter, 6 mm thickness) onto the top and bottom surfaces of a rubber piece (50 mm diameter, 25 mm height) under vulcanization conditions of 170°C x 30 minutes, followed by vulcanization. The rubber test specimen was then compressed 7 mm in the cylindrical axial direction, and the loads at deflections of 1.5 mm and 3.5 mm were read from the load-deflection curve of the second forward movement to calculate the static spring constant (Ks (N / mm)). The static spring constant (Ks) of Example 1 was set to 100, and each value is shown in the table as an index.

[0064] [Dynamic spring constant (Kd100)] The rubber test piece was compressed 2.5 mm in the cylindrical axial direction, and a constant displacement harmonic compression vibration of 100 Hz and amplitude 0.05 mm was applied from below around the 2.5 mm compression position, and the dynamic load was detected by a load cell above, and the dynamic spring constant (Kd100 (N / mm)) was calculated and measured in accordance with JIS K 6394. In the table, the dynamic spring constant (Kd100) of Example 1 was set to 100, and each value was expressed as an index.

[0065] [Dynamic magnification (Kd100 / Ks)] The dynamic magnification was calculated as the value of dynamic spring constant (Kd100) / static spring constant (Ks). In the table, the dynamic magnification (Kd100 / Ks) of Example 1 was set to 100, and each value was converted into an index.

[0066] [Durability] Each rubber composition was press-molded (vulcanized) at 150°C for 30 minutes to produce a 2 mm thick rubber sheet. JIS No. 3 dumbbells were punched out of the rubber sheet, and a stretch fatigue test was conducted using these dumbbells in accordance with JIS K 6260 to measure the number of cycles of durability. In the table, each value is expressed as an index, with the number of cycles of durability in Example 1 being set at 100.

[0067] [Spring characteristics evaluation for hardness] The data for each example and comparative example was plotted with hardness (index) on the horizontal axis and dynamic magnification (index) on the vertical axis to create a distribution diagram in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 1, it can be seen that the spring characteristics versus hardness generally tend to rise to the right. Using an approximation line as the standard, in Figure 1, values ​​below this line (the dotted line rising to the right in Figure 1) were marked with a "○" and values ​​above this line were marked with an "×".

[0068] [Durability evaluation against hardness] The data for each example and comparative example were plotted with hardness (index) on the horizontal axis and durability cycles (index) on the vertical axis to create a distribution diagram as shown in Figure 2. As shown in Figure 2, it can be seen that durability cycles versus hardness generally tend to decline to the right. Using an approximate straight line as the basis, in Figure 2, values ​​located above this line (the dotted line sloping downward to the right in Figure 2) are marked with a "◯" and values ​​below this line are marked with an "X".

[0069] 〔comprehensive evaluation〕 If both the spring characteristics relative to hardness and the durability relative to hardness were "good", the sample was marked "good", and if either one was "bad", the sample was marked "bad".

[0070] [Table 1]

[0071] In Comparative Example 1, surface-activated carbon black (B) is not used for the diene rubber (A), and HAF-grade carbon black (C) is used alone. Comparative Example 1 exhibits poor dynamic magnification ratio relative to hardness, resulting in poor spring properties. Comparative Example 2 exhibits poor durability, and surface-activated carbon black (B) is not used for the diene rubber (A), and instead FEF-grade carbon black is used. That is, FEF-grade carbon black with a low iodine adsorption capacity and HAF-grade carbon black (C) with a high iodine adsorption capacity are used in combination. Comparative Example 2 exhibits poor durability. Comparative Example 3 exhibits poor durability, and surface-activated carbon black (B) is not used for the diene rubber (A), and only surface-activated carbon black (B) is used. Comparative Example 4 exhibits poor dynamic magnification ratio relative to hardness, resulting in poor spring properties. In addition, the durability is also poor. In Comparative Example 5, surface-active carbon black (B) and HAF-grade carbon black (C) are used in combination with diene rubber (A), but the amount of surface-active carbon black (B) used is too small. In Comparative Example 5, the dynamic magnification ratio relative to hardness is poor, and the spring characteristics are poor.

[0072] On the other hand, in the examples, diene rubber (A) is blended with surface-activated carbon black (B) and HAF-grade carbon black (C), with (B) and (C) being blended in specific proportions. The examples have a good dynamic magnification ratio relative to hardness and excellent spring properties. They also have excellent durability.

[0073] From the above, according to the examples and comparative examples, it can be seen that by blending surface-active carbon black (B) and HAF-grade carbon black (C) with diene rubber (A) and by using specific ratios of (B) and (C), it is possible to achieve both low dynamic magnification and durability.

[0074] Although the embodiments and examples of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and examples, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. Contains the following components (A) to (C): the total amount of (B) and (C) is 20 parts by mass or more and 70 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of (A), A vibration-proof rubber composition, wherein the proportion of (B) relative to the total amount of (B) and (C) is 50% by mass or more and 90% by mass or less. (A) Diene rubber (B) Surface-activated carbon black, the amount of hydrogen generated when heated to 1980°C per gram of carbon black (Hc) of which is 4500 ppm or more. (C) HAF grade carbon black

2. 2. The vibration-proof rubber composition according to claim 1, wherein the total amount of (B) and (C) is 30 parts by mass or more and 50 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of (A).

3. 3. The vibration-damping rubber composition according to claim 1, wherein a ratio of said (B) to the total amount of said (B) and said (C) is 60% by mass or more and 80% by mass or less.

4. 3. The vibration-damping rubber composition according to claim 1, wherein the iodine adsorption amount of said (C) is 50 g / kg or more.

5. A vibration-isolating rubber member comprising a vulcanizate of the vibration-isolating rubber composition according to claim 1.

6. The vibration-isolating rubber member according to claim 5, which is for an electric vehicle.

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