AU2015101616A4 - Copper alloy conductor - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a new copper alloy conductor including an elongated conductive body. The cross-section of the conductive body is quadrilateral and the conductive body is made of copper alloy. The cross section of the conductor is quadrilateral and the conductor is made of copper alloy, improving the utilization of raw materials in the production process so as to lower the cost. Meanwhile, compared with the conductor with circular cross section in the prior art, the conductor of the present invention has high tensile strength, good electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity resistivity, which can improve transmission efficiency. Drawing: Fig. 1

Description

Copper Alloy Conductor FIELD OF THE INVENTION [1] The present invention generally relates to a conductor, and more particularly to a new copper alloy conductor for cables. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [2] Conductor is an important part of electrical cable, which plays an important role in the performance of electrical cable. [3] With the development of marine, aviation, aerospace, electronics and information technology, there is a need for higher requirements of the conductors with good conductivity, high tensile strength. [4] Copper-gold alloy is one kind of material which has good physical properties and mechanical properties. Although with good deformability, high tensile strength, good electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity, the copper-gold alloy has not yet been applied widely in the cables. [5] Copper alloy conductors of the prior art is usually made of copper alloy with a circular cross section. The wires cause big loss of raw materials during manufacturing, meanwhile, yet its specific resistance is unstable, and does not has enough tensile performance. [6] There is a need to invent a new copper alloy conductor for the cables. SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION [7] According to the present invention, a copper alloy conductor with high 1 tensile strength, good electrical conductivity and lower cost is provided to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. [8] To achieve the above objectives, one particular embodiment of the invention pertains to copper alloy conductor. The conductor comprises a conductive body, the conductive body is elongated, the cross-section of the conductive body is quadrilateral and the conductive body is made of copper alloy. [9] Furtherly, the cross section of the conductive body is equilateral quadrilateral. [10] Furtherly, the cross section of the conductive body is diamond. [11] Furtherly, the cross section of the conductive body is square. [12] Furtherly, the copper alloy includes gold with the content between 57.00% and 59.00%. [13 ] The conductor of the invention has the following advantages. The cross section of the conductor is quadrilateral and made of copper alloy, improving the utilization of raw materials in the production process so as to lower the cost. Meanwhile, compared with the conductor with circular cross section in the prior art, the conductor of the invention has high tensile strength, good electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity resistivity, which can improve transmission efficiency. [14] Other objects, advantages and novel features of the invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing. 2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [15] Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the copper alloy conductor for cables according to the embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [16] The accompanying drawings are provided together with the following description of the embodiment for a better comprehension of the present invention. The drawings and the embodiments are illustrative of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. [17] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to an embodiment thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In order to better appreciate and understand the present invention, reference is first made to Fig. 1. [18] Fig. 1 shows a copper alloy conductor for cables, the conductor includes an elongated conductive body 1. The cross-section of the conductive body 1 is quadrilateral and the conductive body 1 is made of copper alloy. The cross section of the conductor is quadrilateral and made of copper alloy, which improves the utilization of raw materials in the production process so as to lower the cost. Meanwhile, compared with the conductor with circular cross section in the prior art, the conductor of the invention has high tensile strength, good electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity resistivity, which can improve transmission efficiency. It's worth mentioned that, the gold content of the copper alloy conductor between 57.00% and 59.00% is preferred, the maximum value of the resistivity of the copper alloy conductor isl3.760-mm2/km at 20'C. 3 [19] Furtherly, the cross section of the conductive body 1 is equilateral quadrilateral, such as diamond. Alternatively, the cross section of the conductive body 1 is normal quadrilateral, such as square or rectangle in which way easy to manufacture and save cost. [20] It is to be understood, however, that even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the present invention have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and function of the invention, the disclosure is illustrative only, and changes may be made in detail, especially in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts within the principles of the invention to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed. 4

Claims (5)

1. A copper alloy conductor comprising: A conductive body, the conductive body is elongated, wherein The cross-section of the conductive body is quadrilateral and the conductive body is made of copper alloy.

2. The copper alloy conductor of claim 1, wherein the cross section of the conductive body is equilateral quadrilateral.

3. The copper alloy conductor of claim 1, wherein the cross section of the conductive body is diamond.

4. The copper alloy conductor of claim 1, wherein the cross section of the conductive body is square.

5. The copper alloy conductor set forth in claim 1, wherein the copper alloy includes a gold with the content between 57.00% and 59.00%. 5