TWM456324U - Cable for vehicle - Google Patents

Description

Vehicle wire

This creation is about a wire body, especially a wire for a vehicle.

A general vehicle, such as a bicycle or a locomotive, is a cable for braking and shifting, and is a cable made of a plurality of wires. The substantially full length of the cable is provided with a conduit, by means of a handlebar or a shifting handle. Tilt the cable to control the brake or the transmission.

Since most of the cable is formed by twisting, it has a twisted outer surface, and the entire length of the cable is sleeved, so that the cable and the inner surface of the conduit have a large frictional resistance. It is not conducive to the braking and control of the brakes, and after a long period of contact friction, the cable will wear and often need to be replaced. In addition, after a period of use, it is easy to cause moisture and corrosion of the cable to reduce the service life due to the infiltration of rainwater or dust accumulation.

In addition, it is also known that a plurality of coatings are closely covered in the outer layer of the cable, thereby reducing the friction between the cable and the inner surface of the conduit, and avoiding the long-term contact friction, the cable will be Wear and damage. Such a structure is coated with a plurality of coatings outside the cable to prevent the cable from directly rubbing the inner surface of the conduit, and the coatings are simultaneously moved with the cable, which cannot reduce the coating and the conduit The friction between the inner surfaces is such that after a long period of contact friction, the coatings are still worn and damaged, and the service life is short and often needs to be replaced.

Therefore, it is necessary to provide a novel and progressive vehicle wire to solve the above problems.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a wire for a vehicle, which can reduce the frictional resistance when the center wire body moves axially, and makes the wire for the vehicle easy, smooth and precise; and can prevent the center wire body from being damp and rusted, and ensure the The centerline body is normally activated and increases the service life of the vehicle wires.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a wire for a vehicle comprising a center wire body, a first sleeve body, a second sleeve body, an outer casing body and a connecting portion. The first sleeve is sleeved on the centerline body and is axially slidable relative to the centerline body. The second sleeve is sleeved on the first sleeve and axially slidable relative to the first sleeve. The outer sleeve is sleeved on the second sleeve body, and the second sleeve body is axially slidable relative to the outer sleeve body. The connecting portion is disposed at at least one end of the center line body, and the connecting portion is detachably coupled to at least one of an actuating portion and an actuating device.

100‧‧‧Vehicle wires

1‧‧‧Operation Department

2‧‧‧ fixed department

3‧‧‧actuating device

10‧‧‧Center line body

11‧‧‧Connecting Department

31‧‧‧Second gap

40, 40’‧‧‧ jacket

401‧‧‧ third gap

41‧‧‧Shell

50‧‧‧ third set

60‧‧‧ pipe fittings

20‧‧‧First set

21‧‧‧First gap

30‧‧‧Second set

61‧‧‧Internal space

62, 63‧‧‧ fixed department

1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a radial cross-sectional view of Figure 1.

4 is a schematic view of another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of Figure 5.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of an application of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a partial schematic view of Figure 7.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of an application of another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The following is a description of possible implementations of the present invention by way of example only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the creation of the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , which shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle wire 100 of the present invention comprises a center line body 10 , a first sleeve body 20 , a second sleeve body 30 and an outer sleeve body . 40.

The centerline body 10 can be twisted from a plurality of wires to have a torsional circumferential surface, or can be a single wire with a relatively smooth circumferential surface. Preferably, at least one end of the center wire body 10 is provided with a connecting portion (bulk block) 11 (shown in FIG. 5) for detachably assembling with an external device.

The first sleeve 20 is sleeved on the centerline body 10 and is axially slidable relative to the centerline body 10. It should be noted that a first gap 21 is preferably formed between the inner circumferential surface of the first sleeve body 20 and the outer circumferential surface of the center wire body 10. However, the first sleeve body 20 can also be slidably sleeved in contact. In the center line body 10. Wherein at least the inner surface of the first casing 20 is formed with a thin layer having self-lubricating properties, and the material of the thin layer is Teflon, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), phenol (PHENOL), Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE), polypropylene (PP), polydiether ketone (PEEK), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) or polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE). In the embodiment, the first sleeve 20 and the center line body 10 have the first gap 21, and the first sleeve body 20 is entirely made of Teflon. It can be made of any of the above materials, or the inner and outer surfaces of the first sleeve 20 can be made of the above two different materials as needed. Preferably, the first sleeve 20 is substantially sleeved over the entire length of the centerline body 10 (not limited thereto). Can also be set locally). The self-lubricating property of the material of the first sleeve body 20 can reduce the friction with the center wire body 10, and the first gap body 21 is provided between the first sleeve body 20 and the center wire body 10, further reducing the The friction between the first set of body 20 and the centerline body 10 can make the vehicle wire 100 easy, smooth and precise.

The second sleeve 30 is sleeved on the first sleeve 20 and axially slidable relative to the first sleeve 20 . Preferably, a second gap 31 is formed between the inner circumferential surface of the second sleeve body 30 and the outer circumferential surface of the first sleeve body 20, and the second sleeve body 30 can also be slidably sleeved on the first sleeve body 30. Casing 20. In this embodiment, the second sleeve 30 and the first sleeve 20 have the second gap 31, and the second sleeve 30 is substantially sleeved on the entire length of the first sleeve 20, The second sleeve 30 may also be longer or shorter than the first sleeve 20 for different setting requirements. Preferably, the material of the second sleeve 30 is made of plastic material, such as polyurethane (PU), polyethylene (PE), preferably PE, so that the second sleeve 30 can have excellent high pressure resistance. , anti-vibration, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, weather resistance, tortuosity, light weight, flexibility and bending ability. However, the material of the second sleeve 30 may also be metal or composite material. In this embodiment, the material of the second sleeve body 20 is polyethylene (PE), and the friction force of the first sleeve body 20 relative to the center line body 10 is smaller than the second sleeve body 30 relative to the The friction force of the first set of bodies 20 is such that when the center line body 10 moves axially, the second sleeve body 30 is relatively less movable relative to the first sleeve body 20, and the center line body 10 is opposite to the first body The set of bodies 20 is relatively easy to move relative to each other, thereby reducing the frictional resistance of the center wire body 10 when moving axially, and making the wire 100 for the vehicle easy, smooth and precise.

Preferably, a lubricating substance such as lubricating oil or the like is disposed between the first sleeve body 20 and the center line body 10, so that the center line body 10 and the first sleeve body 20 are substantially reduced. Frictional resistance. In addition, the lubricating material may also coat the center wire body 10 to prevent The center wire body 10 is damp and rusted, and the service life can be extended. In addition, the second sleeve body 30 and the first sleeve body 20 are slidable relative to each other, and the second sleeve body 30 and the outer sleeve body 40 are also slidable relative to each other, so that when the center line body 10 moves axially, the first sleeve body 10 may be moved. When the body 20 is set, the second sleeve 30 has only a small frictional resistance to the first sleeve 20 and the outer sleeve 40, and thus is more advantageous for the movement of the centerline body 10; and, the first gap 21 The second gap 31 can further provide the bending deformation space of the center wire body 10, the first sleeve body 20 and the second sleeve body 30 when installed and disposed, and can also reduce the pressure contact caused by the bending deformation of the vehicle wire. And the frictional resistance produced.

The outer sleeve 40 is sleeved on the second sleeve 30, and the second sleeve 30 is axially slidable relative to the outer sleeve 40. In the present embodiment, the outer sleeve body 40 is partially sleeved on the second sleeve body 30 at the two ends of the center wire body 10 (the outer sleeve body 40 can also be substantially sleeved on the second sleeve body 30). The entire length) and a third gap 401 between the outer casing 40 and the second casing 30. The outer casing 40 can provide the support, fixation, protection and guidance required for the center wire body 10, and the third gap 401 can also reduce the second casing 30 when the center wire body 10 moves axially. The frictional resistance between the outer casings 40 makes the vehicle wire 100 easy, smooth and precise. The outer casing 40 is preferably made of aluminum or stainless steel. In addition to being less likely to rust, the center body 10, the first casing 20 and the second casing 30 are provided for protection. The outer casing 40 can be formed by a tubular member having a long continuous spiral. However, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 4, the outer casing 40' can include a plurality of casing members 41. The detachable group is sequentially assembled along a central axis of the outer casing 40'.

Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 again, the center wire body 10 can be provided with a third sleeve body 50 at least outside the two ends. The third sleeve body 50 is an axially expandable element, and the material is preferably plastic or rubber. The third casing 50 can be waterproofed and dusted into the interior of the vehicle wire 100. The center wire body 10 is prevented from being wetted and rusted, and the center wire body 10 is normally operated. However, the third sleeve 50 can be axially stretched to facilitate installation of different space constraints.

It should be noted that, according to the spirit of the present invention, the structure of the vehicle wire 100 can be changed. For example, the first casing 20, the second casing 30 and the casing 40 can be sequentially sleeved on The entire length of the center wire body 10; in addition, the third body 50 may not be provided.

Referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 , the vehicle wire 100 can be installed in a vehicle (for example, a bicycle, a locomotive, or a car), and the vehicle is provided with an operable unit 1 and at least two wires for fixing the vehicle. The fixing portion 2 of 100 and an actuating device 3. The actuating unit 1 is, for example, a brake grip, a shift knob or an oil passage control, and the actuating device 3 is, for example, a brake device, a shifting device or an oil passage control device.

The two ends of the center wire body 10 are respectively connected to the actuating portion 1 and the actuating device 3, and the actuating portion 1 controllably drives the actuating device 3 to operate via the center wire body 10. For example, the center line body 10 is a brake line, and the brake grip can pull the brake line to shake a brake assembly to perform a stop motion.

In the embodiment, the two ends of the center line body 10 are respectively provided with a connecting portion 11 , and the actuating portion 1 and the actuating device 3 are provided with a combined structure of a card hole, such as a card hole, which is shaped in cooperation with the connecting portion 11 . The body 10 is detachably coupled to the combined structure of the actuating portion 1 and the actuating device 3 by the connecting portion 11. It can be understood that the present invention can be modified to provide the connecting portion 11 only at one end of the center wire body 10 to be assembled with one of the actuating portion 1 and the actuating device 3; the connecting portion 11 It may be integral with the centerline body 10 or may be a different component.

Referring to FIG. 9, in another possible embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle has a tubular member 60, which may be a single tubular body or may be constructed of a plurality of tubular bodies. In this embodiment, The tube member 60 is a bicycle upper tube. The tube member 60 defines an inner space 61 and has at least two fixing portions 62 and 63. The at least two fixing portions 62 and 63 are a port structure for connecting the inner space. The first sleeve body and the center wire body are inserted into the inner space 61 from one of the openings, and protrude from the other side of the pipe member 60. Thus, the first sleeve body and the center wire body can obtain better moisture resistance. Anti-corrosion and other protective effects.

In summary, the structure of the wire for the creation of the vehicle can reduce the frictional resistance when the center wire body moves axially, so that the wire for the vehicle can be easily, smoothly and accurately operated, and the center wire body can be prevented from being damp and rusted, thereby ensuring the center. The action of the wire body is normal and the service life of the wire for the vehicle is increased.

In summary, the overall structural design, practicality and efficiency of this creation are indeed in full compliance with the needs of industrial development, and the disclosed structure is also an unprecedented innovative structure, so its "novelty" should be no Doubtfulness, and this creation can be more effective than the conventional structure. Therefore, it is also "progressive". It fully complies with the requirements of the application requirements for new patents in the Chinese Patent Law. It is a patent application in accordance with the law, and please 钧The bureau reviewed it early and gave it affirmation.

100‧‧‧Vehicle wires

10‧‧‧Center line body

20‧‧‧First set

30‧‧‧Second set

40‧‧‧Outer body

Claims (10)

A wire for a vehicle, comprising: a center wire body; a first sleeve body sleeved on the center wire body and axially slidable relative to the center wire body; a second sleeve body sleeved on the first body The sleeve body is axially slidable relative to the first sleeve body; an outer sleeve is sleeved on the second sleeve body, and the second sleeve body is axially slidable relative to the outer sleeve body; a connecting portion, The connecting portion is detachably coupled to at least one of an actuating portion and an actuating device. The vehicular wire according to claim 1, wherein a first gap is formed between the first sleeve and the centerline body. The vehicular wire according to claim 1, wherein the second casing has a second gap between the second casing and the first casing. The vehicular wire according to claim 1, wherein the outer casing has a third gap between the outer casing and the second casing. The vehicular wire according to claim 1, wherein a frictional force of the first sleeve relative to the centerline body is less than a frictional force of the second sleeve relative to the first sleeve. The vehicular wire according to claim 1, wherein the first sleeve is substantially sleeved over the entire length of the centerline body. The vehicular wire according to claim 1, wherein a lubricating substance is disposed between the first sleeve body and the center line body. The vehicle wire according to claim 1, wherein at least the inner and outer surfaces of the first casing are formed There is a thin layer with self-lubricating properties, and the material of the thin layer is Teflon, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), phenol (PHENOL), ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE), polypropylene (PP), Polydiether ketone (PEEK), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) or polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE). The vehicular wire according to claim 1, wherein the material of the second casing is polyethylene (PE). The vehicular wire according to claim 1, wherein the center wire body is provided with a third casing at least one of the two ends thereof.