Braided Rubber Hose Structure for Vibration and Pressure Sealing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing rubber hoses for brake systems face challenges in achieving high vibration resistance, low expansion properties, flexibility, sealing integrity under pressure, and burst pressure performance simultaneously.

Innovation Solution

A rubber hose design featuring an inner rubber layer, a first braided layer of dry vinylon yarns in a three-over, three-under pattern, a middle rubber layer, a second braided layer of dry vinylon yarns in a two-over, two-under pattern, and an outer rubber layer with a specific adhesive force, ensuring optimal mechanical properties and sealing capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a single braided layer with dry vinylon yarn is used, then vibration resistance is improved, but sealing trouble occurring pressure and burst pressure are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevibration resistanceVSAvoidsealing trouble occurring pressure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The reinforcement structure is divided into multiple braided layers (first braided layer, second braided layer, and third braided layer) with different yarn materials and configurations. Each layer contributes differently: the first layer provides vibration resistance, while subsequent layers enhance sealing pressure and burst pressure, resolving the contradiction by segmenting the reinforcement function across multiple specialized layers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses composite material construction with different yarn types (dry vinylon, wet vinylon, and other synthetic fibers) in different braided layers. This composite approach allows each material to contribute its optimal properties: dry vinylon for vibration resistance and other materials for enhanced sealing and burst pressure performance, thereby resolving the technical contradiction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Stability of the object's composition

If high modulus yarn is used to reduce expansion, then low expansion property is improved, but flexibility deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelow expansion propertyVSAvoidflexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Different braided layers are assigned different yarn materials with varying modulus characteristics. The first braided layer uses dry vinylon with specific modulus for controlled expansion, while other layers use materials optimized for flexibility. This local differentiation of material properties allows the hose to achieve both low expansion and flexibility by having different zones with different mechanical characteristics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The invention optimizes the young modulus parameter of yarn materials within specific ranges (e.g., dry vinylon with young modulus of 17-26 GPa) to achieve the right balance between expansion resistance and flexibility. By carefully controlling material parameters rather than using extreme values, the hose achieves both low expansion property and adequate flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If adhesive force between outer rubber layer and braided layer is increased, then sealing integrity is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesealing integrityVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention specifies optimal adhesive force ranges (e.g., 10-30 N/cm) rather than maximizing adhesive force indiscriminately. This parameter optimization achieves sufficient sealing integrity while avoiding excessive manufacturing complexity. The adhesive strength is tuned to the minimum necessary level to ensure sealing, preventing over-engineering of the bonding process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The design achieves excellent vibration resistance, low expansion, flexibility, sealing integrity under pressure, and high burst pressure, enhancing the overall performance and reliability of the rubber hose.

Implementation Method 1

the young modulus of the first yarn material is not less than 17 GPa and not more than 26 GPa, and a breaking elongation of the first yarn material is not less than 5% and not more than 12%

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

an adhesive force between the outer rubber layer and the second braided layer is not less than 10 N/cm and not more than 30 N/cm

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesion: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentUS10962150B2Rubber hose
Publication Date: 2021.03.30 PROTERIAL LTD
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AI summary

A rubber hose with a fixing bracket includes an inner rubber layer defining a hollow portion, first and second braided layers formed on the inner rubber layer, and an outer rubber layer formed on an outer periphery of the second braided layer.