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Aiming at the problem of the insufficient sealing performance of the solenoid valve poppet under a high working load and inspired by the multilevel groove structure of the octopus sucker and the adaptive sealing mechanism, a bionics-based design scheme for an annular groove sealing structure is proposed. By extracting the microscopic groove morphology features of the octopus sucker, we designed a multilayer rectangular cross-section groove structure at the annular interface, combined the designed structure with the Abaqus cohesive model to simulate the interface stripping behavior, and verified its mechanical properties by the pull-out test. The results show that the bionic groove structure significantly improves the bearing capacity of the sealing ring by enhancing the interface contact stress distribution and delaying the crack extension. Under the same working condition, the bionic structure increases the pull-out force by 46.1% compared with the traditional planar sealing ring. This study provides bionic theoretical support and an engineering practice reference for the design of sealing structures in complex working conditions, such as the solenoid valve poppet.
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