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- the present invention relates to an improved wire and methods of making the same.
- a twisted pair includes at least one pair of insulated conductors twisted about one another to form a two conductor pair.
- a number of methods known in the art may be employed to arrange and configure the twisted pairs into various high-performance transmission cable arrangements.
- a plastic jacket is typically extruded over them to maintain their configuration and to function as a protective layer.
- the combination is referred to as a multi-pair cable.
- the signals generated at one end of the cable should ideally arrive at the same time at the opposite end even if they travel along different twisted pair wires. Measured in nanoseconds, the timing difference in signal transmissions between the twisted wire pairs within a cable in response to a generated signal is commonly referred to as “delay skew.” Problems arise when the delay skew of the signal transmitted by one twisted pair and another is too large and the device receiving the signal is not able to properly reassemble the signal. Such a delay skew results in transmission errors or lost data.
- the dielectric constant (DK) of the insulation affects signal throughput and attenuation values of the wire. That is, the signal throughput increases as the DK decreases and attenuation decreases as DK decreases. Together, a lower DK means a stronger signal arrives more quickly and with less distortion. Thus, a wire with a DK that is lower (approaching 1) is always favored over an insulated conductor with a higher DK, e.g. greater than 2.
- the DK of the insulation affects the delay skew of the twisted pair.
- delay skew is that both signals should arrive within 45 nanoseconds (ns) of each other, based on 100 meters of cable.
- a delay skew of this magnitude is problematic when high frequency signals (greater than 100 MHz) are being transmitted. At these frequencies, a delay skew of less than 20 ns is considered superior and has yet to be achieved in practice.
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- fluoropolymers have desirable electrical properties such as low DK. But fluoropolymers are comparatively expensive. Other compounds are less expensive but do not minimize DK, and thus delay skew, to same extent as fluoropolymers. Furthermore, non-fluorinated polymers propagate flame and generate smoke to a greater extent than fluoropolymers and thus are less desirable material to use in constructing wires.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective, stepped cut away view of a wire according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 shows a cross-section of a wire according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 shows a cross-section of another wire according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of an extrusion tip for manufacturing a wire according to the present invention.
- FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of another extrusion tip for manufacturing a wire according to the present invention.
- the wire of the present invention is designed to have a minimized dielectric constant (DK).
- DK dielectric constant
- a minimized DK has several significant effects on the electrical properties of the wire. Signal throughput is increased while signal attenuation is decreased. In addition, delay skew in twisted pair applications is minimized. The minimized DK is achieved through the utilization of an improved insulated conductor as described below.
- a wire 10 of the present invention has a conductor 12 surrounded by a primary insulation 14 , as shown in FIG. 1.
- Insulation 14 includes at least one channel 16 that runs the length of the conductor. Multiple channels may be circumferentially disposed about conductor 12 . The multiple channels are separated from each other by legs 18 of insulation.
- the individual wires 10 may be twisted together to form a twisted pair. Twisted pairs, in turn, may be twisted together to form a multi-pair cable. Any plural number of twisted pairs may be utilized in a cable. Alternately, the channeled insulation may be used in coaxial, fiber optic or other styles of cables.
- An outer jacket 20 is optionally utilized in wire 10 . Also, an outer jacket may be used to cover a twisted pair or a cable. Additional layers of secondary, un-channeled insulation may be utilized either surrounding the conductor or at other locations within the wire. In addition, twisted-pairs or cables may utilize shielding.
- the cross-section of one aspect of the present invention is seen in FIG. 2.
- the wire 10 includes a conductor 12 surrounded by an insulation 14 .
- the insulation 14 includes a plurality of channels 16 disposed circumferentially about the conductor 12 that are separated from each other by legs 18 .
- Channels 16 may have one side bounded by an outer peripheral surface 19 of the conductor 12 .
- Channels 16 of this aspect generally have a cross-sectional shape that is rectangular.
- the insulation 14 ′ includes a plurality of channels 16 ′ that differ in shape from the channels 16 of the previous aspect. Specifically, the channels 16 ′ have curved walls with a flat top. Like the previous aspect, the channels 16 ′ are circumferentially disposed about the conductor 12 and are separated by legs 18 ′. Also in this aspect, the insulation 14 ′ may include a second plurality of channels 22 . The second plurality of channels 22 may be surrounded on all sides by the insulation 14 ′. The channels 16 ′ and 22 are preferably used in combination with each other.
- the channeled insulation protects both the conductor and the signal being transmitted thereon.
- the composition of the insulation 14 , 14 ′ is important because the DK of the chosen insulation will affect the electrical properties of the overall wire 10 .
- the insulation 14 , 14 ′ is preferably an extruded polymer layer that is formed with a plurality of channels 16 , 16 ′ separated by intervening legs 18 , 18 ′ of insulation. Channels 22 are also preferably formed in the extruded polymer layer.
- any of the conventional polymers used in wire and cable manufacturing may be employed in the insulation 14 , 14 ′, such as, for example, a polyolefin or a fluoropolymer.
- Some polyolefins that may be used include polyethylene and polypropylene.
- fluoropolymers are preferred when superior physical properties, such as tensile strength or elongation, are required or when superior electrical properties, such as low DK or attenuation, are required.
- foamed polymers may be used, a solid polymer is preferred because the physical properties are superior and the required blowing agent can be eliminated.
- the channels 16 , 16 ′ and 22 in the insulation generally have a structure where the length of the channel is longer than the width, depth or diameter of the channel.
- the channels 16 , 16 ′ and 22 are such that they create a pocket in the insulation that runs from one end of the conductor to the other end of the conductor.
- the channels 16 , 16 ′ and 22 are preferably parallel to an axis defined by the conductor 12 .
- Air is preferably used in the channels; however, materials other than air may be utilized. For example, other gases may be used as well as other polymers.
- the channels 16 , 16 ′ and 22 are distinguished from other insulation types that may contain air. For example, channeled insulation differs from foamed insulation, which has closed-cell air pockets within the insulation.
- the present invention also differs from other types of insulation that are pinched against the conductor to form air pockets, like beads on a string. Whatever material is selected for inclusion in the channels, it is preferably selected to have a DK that differs from the DK of the surrounding insulation.
- the legs 18 , 18 ′ of the insulation 14 , 14 ′ abut the outer peripheral surface 19 of the conductor 12 .
- the outer peripheral surface 19 of the conductor 12 forms one face of the channel, as seen in FIGS. 1 - 3 .
- the signal travels at or near the surface of the conductor 12 .
- the signal can travel through a material that has a DK of 1, that is, air.
- the area that the legs 18 , 18 ′ of the insulation 14 , 14 ′ occupy on the outer peripheral surface 19 of the conductor 12 is preferably minimized.
- FIG. 3 A good example of these two concepts used in combination is seen in FIG. 3, where channels 16 ′ with curved walls are utilized.
- the walls curve out to give channels an almost trapezoidal shape.
- the almost trapezoidal channels 16 ′ have larger cross-sectional areas than generally rectangular channels 16 .
- the curve walls of adjacent channels cooperate to minimize the size of the leg 18 ′ that abuts the outer peripheral surface 19 of the conductor 12 .
- the area that the legs 18 , 18 ′ of the insulation 14 occupy on the outer peripheral surface 19 of the conductor 12 can be minimized by reducing the number of channels 16 , 16 ′ utilized.
- the number of channels 16 , 16 ′ utilized For example instead of the six channels 16 , 16 ′ illustrated in FIGS. 2 - 3 , five or four channels may be used.
- the channels 22 also minimize the overall DK of the insulation 14 ′ by including air in the insulation 14 ′. Furthermore, the channels 22 can be utilized without compromising the physical integrity of the wire 10 .
- the cross-sectional area of the channels should be selected to maintain the physical integrity of wire. Namely, it is preferred that any one channel not have a cross-sectional area greater than about 30% of the cross-sectional area of the insulation.
- a delay skew of less than 20 ns is easily achieved in twisted pair or multi-pair cable applications, with a delay skew of 15 ns preferred.
- a delay skew of as small as 5 ns is possible if other parameters, e.g. lay length and conductor size, are also selected to minimize delay skew.
- the lowered DK of the insulation 14 , 14 ′ is advantageous when used in combination with a cable jacket.
- jacketed plenum cables use a fire resistant PVC (FRPVC) for the outer jacket.
- FRPVC fire resistant PVC
- the low DK provided by the insulation 14 , 14 ′ also increases the signal speed on the conductor, which, in turn, increases the signal throughput.
- Signal throughput of at least 450 ns for 100 meters of twisted pair is obtained, while signal speeds of about 400 ns are possible.
- the delay skew must be minimized to prevent errors in data transmission from occurring.
- the signal speed in a twisted pair is also proportional to the cross-sectional area of the channels and thus easily adjustable.
- the lay length, conductor diameter, and the insulator thickness need not be changed. Rather, the cross-sectional area of the channels can be adjusted to obtain the desired signal speed in balance with other physical and electrical properties of the twisted pair. This is particularly useful in a multi-pair cable.
- the delay skew of the cable may be thought of as the difference in signal speed between the fastest twisted pair and the slowest twisted pair.
- the insulation 14 , 14 ′ has economic and fire prevention benefits as well.
- the channels 16 , 16 ′ and 22 in the insulation 14 , 14 ′ reduce the materials cost of manufacturing the wire 10 .
- the amount of insulation material used for the insulation 14 , 14 ′ is significantly reduced compared to non-channeled insulation and the cost of the filler gas is free. Stated alternately, more length of the insulation 14 , 14 ′ can be manufactured from a predetermined amount of starting material when compared to non-channeled insulation.
- the number and cross-sectional area of the channels 16 , 16 ′ and 22 will ultimately determine the size of the reduction in material costs.
- the reduction in the amount of material used in the insulation 14 , 14 ′ also reduces the fuel load of the wire 10 .
- Insulation 14 , 14 ′ gives off fewer decomposition by-products because it has comparatively less insulation material per unit length.
- the amount of smoke given off and the rate of flame spread and the amount of heat generated during burning are all significantly decreased and the likelihood of passing the pertinent fire safety codes, such as NFPA 255, 259 and 262, is significantly increased.
- a comparison of the amount of smoke given off and the rate of flame spread may be accomplished through subjecting the wire to be compared to a UL 910 Steiner Tunnel burn test.
- the Steiner Tunnel burn test serves as the basis for the NFPA 255 and 262 standards. In every case, a wire with channeled insulation where the channels contain air will produce at least 10% less smoke then wire with un-channeled insulation. Likewise, the rate of flame spread will be at least 10% less than that of un-channeled insulation.
- a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a wire 10 with insulation 14 , 14 ′ made of fluoropolymers where the insulation is less than about 0.010 in thick, while the insulated conductor has a diameter of less than about 0.042 in. Also, the overall DK of the wire is preferably less than about 2.0, while the channels have a cross-sectional are of at least 2.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 5 in 2 . Such a wire would have the electrical properties advantages of a reduced DK provided by both the fluoropolymer and the air, while also having reduced material costs and reduced fuel loads compared to known non-channeled insulated conductors.
- Examples of some acceptable conductors 12 include solid conductors and several conductors twisted together.
- the conductors 12 may be made of copper, aluminum, copper-clad steel and plated copper. It has been found that copper is the optimal conductor material.
- the conductor may be glass or plastic fiber, such that fiber optic cable is produced.
- the outer jacket 20 may be formed over the twisted wire pairs and as can a foil shield by any conventional process. Examples of some of the more common processes that may be used to form the outer jacket include injection molding and extrusion molding.
- the jacket is comprised of a plastic material, such as fluoropolymers, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or a PVC equivalent that is suitable for communication cable use.
- the present invention also includes methods and apparatuses for manufacturing wires with channeled insulation.
- the insulation is preferably extruded onto the conductor using conventional extrusion processes, although other manufacturing processes are suitable.
- the insulation material is in a plastic state, not fully solid and not fully liquid, when it reaches the crosshead of the extruder.
- the crosshead includes a tip that defines the interior diameter and physical features of the extruded insulation.
- the crosshead also includes a die that defines the exterior diameter of the extruded insulation. Together the tip and die help place the insulation material around the conductor.
- Known tip and die combinations have only provided an insulation material with a relatively uniform thickness at a cross-section with a tip that is an unadulterated cylinder.
- the tip and die combinations provide insulation with a uniform and consistent thickness.
- the tip provides insulation with interior physical features; for example, channels.
- the die on the other hand, will provide an insulation relatively constant exterior diameter.
- the tip and die combination of the present invention provides an insulation that has several thicknesses.
- the insulation 14 shown in FIG. 2 is achieved through the use of an extrusion tip 30 as depicted in FIG. 4.
- the tip 30 includes a bore 32 through which the conductor may be fed during the extrusion process.
- a land 34 on the tip 30 includes a number of grooves 36 .
- the tip 30 in combination with the die, fashions the insulation 14 that then may be applied to the conductor 12 .
- the grooves 36 of the land 34 create the legs 18 of the insulation 14 such that the legs 18 contact the conductor 12 (or a layer of an un-channeled insulation).
- the prominences 38 between the grooves 36 on the land 34 effectively block the insulation material, thus creating the channels 16 in the insulation material as it is extruded.
- the insulation 14 ′ shown in FIG. 3 is achieved through the use of an extrusion tip as depicted in FIG. 5.
- the tip 30 ′ includes a bore 32 through which the conductor may be fed during the extrusion process.
- the land 34 of the tip 30 ′ includes a number of grooves 36 ′ separated by prominences 38 ′.
- the grooves 36 ′ are concave, while the prominences 38 ′ are flat topped.
- the grooves 36 ′ and prominences 38 ′ of the land 34 form convex legs 18 ′ and flat-topped channels 16 ′ of the insulation.
- the tip 30 ′ also includes a number of rods 40 spaced from the land 34 .
- the rods 40 act similar to the prominences 38 ′ and effectively block the insulation material, thus creating long channels 22 surrounded by insulation 14 ′, as seen in FIG. 3.
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- The present invention relates to an improved wire and methods of making the same.
- One method of transmitting data and other signals is by using twisted pairs. A twisted pair includes at least one pair of insulated conductors twisted about one another to form a two conductor pair. A number of methods known in the art may be employed to arrange and configure the twisted pairs into various high-performance transmission cable arrangements. Once the twisted pairs are configured into the desired “core,” a plastic jacket is typically extruded over them to maintain their configuration and to function as a protective layer. When more than one twisted pair group is bundled together, the combination is referred to as a multi-pair cable.
- In cabling arrangements where the conductors within the wires of the twisted pairs are stranded, two different, but interactive sets of twists can be present in the cable configuration. First, there is the twist of the wires that make up the twisted pair. Second, within each individual wire of the twisted pair, there is the twist of the wire strands that form the conductor. Taken in combination, both sets of twists have an interrelated effect on the data signal being transmitted through the twisted pairs.
- With multi-pair cables, the signals generated at one end of the cable should ideally arrive at the same time at the opposite end even if they travel along different twisted pair wires. Measured in nanoseconds, the timing difference in signal transmissions between the twisted wire pairs within a cable in response to a generated signal is commonly referred to as “delay skew.” Problems arise when the delay skew of the signal transmitted by one twisted pair and another is too large and the device receiving the signal is not able to properly reassemble the signal. Such a delay skew results in transmission errors or lost data.
- Moreover, as the throughput of data is increased in high-speed data communication applications, delay skew problems can become increasingly magnified. Even the delay in properly reassembling a transmitted signal because of signal skew will significantly and adversely affect signal throughput. Thus, as more complex systems with needs for increased data transmission rates are deployed in networks, a need for improved data transmission has developed. Such complex, higher-speed systems require multi-pair cables with stronger signals, and minimized delay skew.
- The dielectric constant (DK) of the insulation affects signal throughput and attenuation values of the wire. That is, the signal throughput increases as the DK decreases and attenuation decreases as DK decreases. Together, a lower DK means a stronger signal arrives more quickly and with less distortion. Thus, a wire with a DK that is lower (approaching 1) is always favored over an insulated conductor with a higher DK, e.g. greater than 2.
- In twisted pair applications, the DK of the insulation affects the delay skew of the twisted pair. Generally accepted delay skew, according to EIA/TIA 568-A-1, is that both signals should arrive within 45 nanoseconds (ns) of each other, based on 100 meters of cable. A delay skew of this magnitude is problematic when high frequency signals (greater than 100 MHz) are being transmitted. At these frequencies, a delay skew of less than 20 ns is considered superior and has yet to be achieved in practice.
- In addition, previously, the only way to affect the delay skew in a particular twisted pair or multi-pair cable was to adjust the lay length or degree of twist of the insulated conductors. This in turn required a redesign of the insulated conductor, including changing the diameter of the conductor and the thickness of the insulation to maintain suitable electrical properties, e.g. impedance and attenuation.
- Another area of concern in the wire and cable field is how the wire performs in a fire. The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) set standards for how materials used in residential and commercial building burn. These tests generally measure the amount of smoke given off, the smoke density, rate of flame spread and/or the amount of heat generated by burning the insulated conductor. Successfully completing these tests is an aspect of creating wiring that is considered safe under modern fire codes. As consumers become more aware, successful completion of these tests will also be a selling point.
- Known materials for use in the insulation of wires, such as fluoropolymers, have desirable electrical properties such as low DK. But fluoropolymers are comparatively expensive. Other compounds are less expensive but do not minimize DK, and thus delay skew, to same extent as fluoropolymers. Furthermore, non-fluorinated polymers propagate flame and generate smoke to a greater extent than fluoropolymers and thus are less desirable material to use in constructing wires.
- Thus, there is a need for a wire that addresses the limitations of the prior art to effectively minimize delay skew and provide high rates of transmission while also being cost effective and clean burning.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective, stepped cut away view of a wire according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 shows a cross-section of a wire according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 shows a cross-section of another wire according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of an extrusion tip for manufacturing a wire according to the present invention.
- FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of another extrusion tip for manufacturing a wire according to the present invention.
- The wire of the present invention is designed to have a minimized dielectric constant (DK). A minimized DK has several significant effects on the electrical properties of the wire. Signal throughput is increased while signal attenuation is decreased. In addition, delay skew in twisted pair applications is minimized. The minimized DK is achieved through the utilization of an improved insulated conductor as described below.
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wire 10 of the present invention has aconductor 12 surrounded by aprimary insulation 14, as shown in FIG. 1.Insulation 14 includes at least onechannel 16 that runs the length of the conductor. Multiple channels may be circumferentially disposed aboutconductor 12. The multiple channels are separated from each other bylegs 18 of insulation. Theindividual wires 10 may be twisted together to form a twisted pair. Twisted pairs, in turn, may be twisted together to form a multi-pair cable. Any plural number of twisted pairs may be utilized in a cable. Alternately, the channeled insulation may be used in coaxial, fiber optic or other styles of cables. Anouter jacket 20 is optionally utilized inwire 10. Also, an outer jacket may be used to cover a twisted pair or a cable. Additional layers of secondary, un-channeled insulation may be utilized either surrounding the conductor or at other locations within the wire. In addition, twisted-pairs or cables may utilize shielding. - The cross-section of one aspect of the present invention is seen in FIG. 2. The
wire 10 includes aconductor 12 surrounded by aninsulation 14. Theinsulation 14 includes a plurality ofchannels 16 disposed circumferentially about theconductor 12 that are separated from each other bylegs 18.Channels 16 may have one side bounded by an outerperipheral surface 19 of theconductor 12.Channels 16 of this aspect generally have a cross-sectional shape that is rectangular. - The cross-section of another aspect of the present invention is seen in FIG. 3. The
insulation 14′ includes a plurality ofchannels 16′ that differ in shape from thechannels 16 of the previous aspect. Specifically, thechannels 16′ have curved walls with a flat top. Like the previous aspect, thechannels 16′ are circumferentially disposed about theconductor 12 and are separated bylegs 18′. Also in this aspect, theinsulation 14′ may include a second plurality ofchannels 22. The second plurality ofchannels 22 may be surrounded on all sides by theinsulation 14′. Thechannels 16′ and 22 are preferably used in combination with each other. - The channeled insulation protects both the conductor and the signal being transmitted thereon. The composition of the
insulation overall wire 10. Theinsulation channels legs Channels 22 are also preferably formed in the extruded polymer layer. - Any of the conventional polymers used in wire and cable manufacturing may be employed in the
insulation - As important as the chemical make up of the
insulation insulation channels channels channels conductor 12. - Air is preferably used in the channels; however, materials other than air may be utilized. For example, other gases may be used as well as other polymers. The
channels - Preferably, the
legs insulation peripheral surface 19 of theconductor 12. In this way, the outerperipheral surface 19 of theconductor 12 forms one face of the channel, as seen in FIGS. 1-3. At high frequencies, the signal travels at or near the surface of theconductor 12. By placing air at the surface of theconductor 12, the signal can travel through a material that has a DK of 1, that is, air. Thus, the area that thelegs insulation peripheral surface 19 of theconductor 12 is preferably minimized. This may be accomplished by maximizing the cross-sectional area of thechannels legs insulation channels legs conductor 12. - A good example of these two concepts used in combination is seen in FIG. 3, where
channels 16′ with curved walls are utilized. The walls curve out to give channels an almost trapezoidal shape. The almosttrapezoidal channels 16′ have larger cross-sectional areas than generallyrectangular channels 16. Furthermore, the curve walls of adjacent channels cooperate to minimize the size of theleg 18′ that abuts the outerperipheral surface 19 of theconductor 12. - Furthermore, the area that the
legs insulation 14 occupy on the outerperipheral surface 19 of theconductor 12 can be minimized by reducing the number ofchannels channels - The
channels 22 also minimize the overall DK of theinsulation 14′ by including air in theinsulation 14′. Furthermore, thechannels 22 can be utilized without compromising the physical integrity of thewire 10. - The cross-sectional area of the channels should be selected to maintain the physical integrity of wire. Namely, it is preferred that any one channel not have a cross-sectional area greater than about 30% of the cross-sectional area of the insulation.
- Through the use of the
wire 10 with channeledinsulation - Also, the lowered DK of the
insulation insulation - Indeed, the low DK provided by the
insulation - Furthermore, since the DK of the channeled insulation is proportional to the cross-sectional area of the channels, the signal speed in a twisted pair is also proportional to the cross-sectional area of the channels and thus easily adjustable. The lay length, conductor diameter, and the insulator thickness need not be changed. Rather, the cross-sectional area of the channels can be adjusted to obtain the desired signal speed in balance with other physical and electrical properties of the twisted pair. This is particularly useful in a multi-pair cable. The delay skew of the cable may be thought of as the difference in signal speed between the fastest twisted pair and the slowest twisted pair. By increasing the cross-sectional area of the channels in the insulation of the slowest twist pair, its signal speed can be increased and thus more closely matched to the signal speed of the fastest twisted pair. The closer the match, the smaller the delay skew.
- Besides the desirable effects on the electrical properties of the
wire 10, theinsulation channels insulation wire 10. The amount of insulation material used for theinsulation insulation channels - The reduction in the amount of material used in the
insulation wire 10.Insulation - A preferred embodiment of the present invention is a
wire 10 withinsulation - Examples of some
acceptable conductors 12 include solid conductors and several conductors twisted together. Theconductors 12 may be made of copper, aluminum, copper-clad steel and plated copper. It has been found that copper is the optimal conductor material. In addition, the conductor may be glass or plastic fiber, such that fiber optic cable is produced. - The
outer jacket 20 may be formed over the twisted wire pairs and as can a foil shield by any conventional process. Examples of some of the more common processes that may be used to form the outer jacket include injection molding and extrusion molding. Preferably, the jacket is comprised of a plastic material, such as fluoropolymers, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or a PVC equivalent that is suitable for communication cable use. - The present invention also includes methods and apparatuses for manufacturing wires with channeled insulation. The insulation is preferably extruded onto the conductor using conventional extrusion processes, although other manufacturing processes are suitable. In a typical insulation extrusion apparatus, the insulation material is in a plastic state, not fully solid and not fully liquid, when it reaches the crosshead of the extruder. The crosshead includes a tip that defines the interior diameter and physical features of the extruded insulation. The crosshead also includes a die that defines the exterior diameter of the extruded insulation. Together the tip and die help place the insulation material around the conductor. Known tip and die combinations have only provided an insulation material with a relatively uniform thickness at a cross-section with a tip that is an unadulterated cylinder. The goal of known tip and die combinations is to provide insulation with a uniform and consistent thickness. In the present invention, the tip provides insulation with interior physical features; for example, channels. The die, on the other hand, will provide an insulation relatively constant exterior diameter. Together, the tip and die combination of the present invention provides an insulation that has several thicknesses.
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insulation 14 shown in FIG. 2 is achieved through the use of anextrusion tip 30 as depicted in FIG. 4. Thetip 30 includes abore 32 through which the conductor may be fed during the extrusion process. Aland 34 on thetip 30 includes a number ofgrooves 36. In the extrusion process, thetip 30, in combination with the die, fashions theinsulation 14 that then may be applied to theconductor 12. Specifically, in this embodiment, thegrooves 36 of theland 34 create thelegs 18 of theinsulation 14 such that thelegs 18 contact the conductor 12 (or a layer of an un-channeled insulation). Theprominences 38 between thegrooves 36 on theland 34 effectively block the insulation material, thus creating thechannels 16 in the insulation material as it is extruded. - The
insulation 14′ shown in FIG. 3 is achieved through the use of an extrusion tip as depicted in FIG. 5. Thetip 30′ includes abore 32 through which the conductor may be fed during the extrusion process. Like the tip of FIG. 4, theland 34 of thetip 30′ includes a number ofgrooves 36′ separated byprominences 38′. In this embodiment, thegrooves 36′ are concave, while theprominences 38′ are flat topped. Together, thegrooves 36′ andprominences 38′ of theland 34 formconvex legs 18′ and flat-toppedchannels 16′ of the insulation. In addition, thetip 30′ also includes a number ofrods 40 spaced from theland 34. Therods 40 act similar to theprominences 38′ and effectively block the insulation material, thus creatinglong channels 22 surrounded byinsulation 14′, as seen in FIG. 3. - While the invention has been specifically described in connection with certain specific embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that this is by way of illustration and not of limitation, and the scope of the appended claims should be construed as broadly as the prior art will permit.
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