Temperature-Controlled Cable Testing With Dynamic Stretching

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Solution Overview

Problem

The cable cannot be stretched in the heating mold, causing it to adhere to the inner wall, resulting in uneven heating during cable testing.

Innovation Solution

A temperature-controllable test device with a stretching mechanism, including a bidirectional reciprocating screw rod and a turbine, to uniformly stretch the cable, combined with a heating mold and cooling mechanism to ensure even heating and rapid cooling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the cable is placed inside the heating mold without stretching, then the heating operation is simple, but the cable adheres to the inner wall causing uneven heating

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating operation simplicityVSAvoidheating uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a stretching mechanism that dynamically adjusts the cable position during heating. The bidirectional reciprocating screw rod driven by the turbine enables the cable to be stretched and repositioned periodically, preventing adhesion to the heating mold inner wall while maintaining simple heating operation. This dynamic adjustment transforms the static heating process into a controllable dynamic process that ensures uniform heating.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The stretching mechanism acts as an intermediary between the cable and the heating mold. By introducing this intermediate device, the cable is kept at a controlled distance from the mold inner wall through stretching, preventing direct contact and adhesion. This intermediary mechanism resolves the contradiction by enabling both simple heating operation and uniform heating distribution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Manufacturing precision

If the cable is stretched using a complex stretching mechanism, then heating uniformity is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating uniformityVSAvoidstretching mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex mechanical stretching systems with a fluid-driven turbine mechanism. The bidirectional reciprocating screw rod coupled with the turbine converts rotational motion into linear reciprocating motion, achieving cable stretching through a relatively simple mechanical configuration. This substitution reduces device complexity while maintaining effective cable stretching for uniform heating.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The stretching mechanism is designed to serve multiple functions: it stretches the cable, prevents adhesion, and enables periodic repositioning during heating. By consolidating these functions into a single integrated mechanism driven by the bidirectional screw rod and turbine, the patent avoids the need for multiple separate devices, thereby reducing overall system complexity while achieving heating uniformity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Device complexity

If heating is performed without rapid cooling capability, then the heating process is simple, but the cooling time is extended affecting productivity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecooling system complexityVSAvoidtest cycle speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic cooling action through the bidirectional reciprocating screw rod mechanism. During the heating phase, the cable is stretched; during the cooling phase, the mechanism enables rapid heat dissipation by adjusting the cable position or exposing it to cooling surfaces. This periodic action between heating and cooling phases reduces overall cooling time and increases productivity without requiring a completely separate complex cooling system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The stretching mechanism operates continuously throughout the heating and cooling cycles, maintaining useful action. Rather than having separate heating and cooling systems, the same mechanical structure facilitates both processes by continuously adjusting the cable position. This continuity eliminates idle time between heating and cooling operations, improving productivity while avoiding the complexity of entirely separate systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

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 device ensures uniform heating and rapid cooling of the cable, preventing adherence to the mold and enhancing heating efficiency while allowing for quick recovery post-test.

Implementation Method 1

A first bidirectional reciprocating screw rod is rotatably connected between the left inner wall of the transmission cavity and the right inner wall of the transmission cavity. A turbine is mounted in the middle of the first bidirectional reciprocating screw rod.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBidirectional reciprocating screw mechanism: Screw

Implementation Method 2

An electric heating device is disposed inside the heating mold

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectric heating: Joule Heating

Implementation Method 3

A heating cavity is disposed inside the heating mold and configured to heat the cable

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 4

a cooling mechanism... configured to cool the cable

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectForced convection: Forced Convection

Data Source

PatentUS12416591B2Temperature-controllable test device for cable monitoring
Publication Date: 2025.09.16 GUANGDONG POWER GRID CO LTD DONGGUAN POWER SUPPLY BUREAU
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AI summary

A temperature-controllable test device for cable monitoring includes a vertical plate. The lower end of the vertical plate is secured to a base plate. A second motor is mounted on the rear side of the vertical plate. The output shaft end of the second motor extends to the front side of the vertical plate. A mounting plate is secured to the output shaft end of the second motor. A stretching mechanism is disposed inside the mounting plate and configured to stretch a cable. The stretching mechanism includes a transmission cavity formed inside the mounting plate. A first bidirectional reciprocating screw rod is rotatably connected between the left inner wall of the transmission cavity and the right inner wall of the transmission cavity. A turbine is mounted in the middle of the first bidirectional reciprocating screw rod.