TWI770764B - Smart temperature regulating fabric - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a smart temperature-regulating fabric. The smart temperature-regulating fabric includes a fabric body, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a processor. The first electrodes are respectively located inside and outside the fabric body. The first electrode located inside the fabric body is used to measure the first temperature value of the human body. The first electrode located outside the fabric body is used to measure the second temperature value of the outside. The second electrode is located inside the fabric body. The second electrode is used to release and absorb heat. The processor is configured to control the second electrode to release or absorb heat according to the first temperature value and the second temperature value. The smart temperature-regulating fabric provided by the invention has the function of adjusting temperature.

Description

Smart thermostat fabric

The invention relates to a smart temperature-adjusting fabric.

With the advent of artificial skin sensing, smart skin, robotic arms, and smart wearable clothing, there is an increasing demand for wearable smart temperature-regulating fabrics with sensing functions. However, general wearable fabrics do not have the effect of temperature regulation, and cannot meet people's needs for temperature regulation.

In view of this, the present invention provides a smart temperature-adjusting fabric capable of adjusting temperature.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a smart temperature-adjusting fabric, including: a fabric body; The first temperature value, the first electrode located outside the fabric body is used to measure the second temperature value of the outside world; the second electrode is located inside the fabric body, the second electrode is used for releasing and absorbing heat; and a processor, the processor is electrically connected with the first electrode and the second electrode through a signal transmission line, the processor is used for controlling the temperature according to the first temperature value and the second temperature value The second electrode releases or absorbs heat.

In the present invention, the first electrode located on the inside of the fabric body measures the first temperature value of the human body, the first electrode located on the outside of the fabric body measures the second temperature value of the outside world, and the first electrode located on the outside of the fabric body measures the second temperature value of the outside world. The second electrode on the inner side is used to release and absorb heat, the processor according to The first temperature value and the second temperature value control the second electrode to release or absorb heat, so that the smart temperature-adjusting fabric can automatically adjust the temperature due to different weather, thereby improving the comfort of the wearer.

100: Smart Thermostat Fabric

10: Fabric body

20: Temperature adjustment sensing structure

21: Thermostat sensing array

30: The first electrode

40: Second electrode

50: Signal transmission line

51: Stretch Lines

511: stretch conductive silver paste

512: Stretch conductive carbon paste

52: Electrical contact terminal

53: Insulation cladding

60: Processor

70: Power

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart temperature-adjusting fabric provided in some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of the temperature adjustment sensing structure of the smart temperature adjustment fabric shown in FIG. 1 .

FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the smart temperature-adjusting fabric shown in FIG. 1 along III-III.

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the signal transmission line shown in FIG. 1 .

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the temperature regulation sensing array shown in FIG. 2 before and after stretching.

FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the signal transmission line shown in FIG. 4 (in a filament shape, without an insulating coating layer).

FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the signal transmission line shown in FIG. 4 (in a sheet shape, not including an insulating coating layer).

FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the signal transmission line shown in FIG. 4 (in the form of a wire and including an insulating coating layer).

FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a signal transmission line (in a filament shape and including an insulating coating layer) provided by some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a signal transmission line (in a filament shape and including an insulating coating layer) provided by some embodiments of the present invention.

11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a signal transmission line (in a filament shape, including an insulating coating layer and including two stretched lines) provided by some embodiments of the present invention.

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, but not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those with ordinary knowledge in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may also be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to another component or there may be an intervening component at the same time. When a component is considered to be "set on" another component, it can be set directly on the other component or there may be a co-existing centered component.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein in the description of the present invention are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only, and are not intended to limit the present invention.

In order to further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the predetermined purpose, the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1 , some embodiments of the present invention provide a smart temperature-adjusting fabric 100 for sensing different physiological signals of the human body in different states and adjusting the temperature of the human body.

In some embodiments, the smart temperature adjustment fabric 100 includes a fabric body 10 and a temperature adjustment sensing structure 20 disposed on the fabric body 10 .

In some embodiments, the fabric body 10 can be a jacket or pants. Wherein, the fabric body 10 has a thermal insulation function.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the temperature regulation sensing structure 20 includes at least one temperature regulation sensing array 21 . The temperature adjustment sensing array 21 includes at least two first electrodes 30 , at least one second electrode 40 and a plurality of signal transmission lines 50 . The first electrodes 30 and the second electrodes 40 are arranged in an array together, and two adjacent first electrodes 30 , two adjacent second electrodes 40 , and an adjacent one of the first electrodes 30 The first electrode 30 and one of the second electrodes 40 are electrically connected by at least one of the signal transmission lines 50 .

Please also refer to FIG. 3 , at least one of the first electrodes 30 is located inside the fabric body 10 , that is, at least one of the first electrodes 30 is located on the side of the fabric body 10 close to the human body. At least one of the first electrodes 30 is located outside the fabric body 10 , that is, at least one of the first electrodes 30 is located on the side of the fabric body 10 away from the human body. The first electrode located inside the fabric body 10 30 is used to measure the first temperature value of the human body, and the first electrode 30 located outside the fabric body 10 is used to measure the second temperature value of the outside world.

The first electrode 30 includes a first stretchable base material layer (not shown in the figure), a first pre-stretched pattern layer (not shown in the figure) formed on the first stretchable base material layer, and a A first electrode sheet (not shown) on the first stretchable substrate layer and in electrical contact with the first pre-stretched pattern layer, so that the first electrode 30 is stretchable. In some embodiments, the material of the first pre-stretched pattern layer is silver paste. Wherein, the first electrode sheet is used to measure the first temperature value or the second temperature value.

The second electrode 40 is disposed inside the fabric body 10 . The second electrode 40 is used to release and absorb heat. Specifically, when the first temperature value is low, the second electrode 40 releases heat after being powered on, thereby increasing the first temperature value; when the first temperature value is high, the second electrode 40 releases heat The electrode 40 absorbs heat after being energized, thereby reducing the first temperature value.

In this embodiment, the second electrode 40 is used to sense the current signal of the human body, such as: an electrocardiogram (ECG), an electromyogram (EMG), a breathing rate, an oculoelectric signal (oculoelectric signal) Figure), brain wave electrical signal (encephalogram), evoked brain wave electrical signal (evoked encephalogram), etc.

The second electrode 40 includes a second stretchable base material layer (not shown in the figure), a second pre-stretched pattern layer (not shown in the figure) formed on the second stretchable base material layer, and a A second electrode sheet (not shown) on the second stretchable substrate layer and in electrical contact with the second pre-stretched pattern layer, so that the second electrode 40 is stretchable. In some embodiments, the material of the second pre-stretched pattern layer is silver paste. Wherein, the second electrode sheet is used for releasing and absorbing heat, and is also used for sensing the current signal.

The temperature regulation sensing structure 20 further includes at least one processor 60 . In some embodiments, the processor 60 is disposed within the fabric body 10 . The processor 60 is electrically connected to the first electrode 30 and the second electrode 40 through the signal transmission line 50 . The processor 60 is configured to receive the first temperature value and the second temperature value, and control the second electrode 40 to release or absorb heat according to the first temperature value and the second temperature value, so that the The smart temperature-adjusting fabric 100 automatically adjusts the temperature due to different weather, thereby improving the wearer's comfort.

Specifically, in some embodiments, firstly, the first temperature value and the second temperature value are respectively set to a specific value. Under this specific value, the wearer feels that the temperature is appropriate. When the first temperature value and the second temperature value are /or when the second temperature value decreases, the processor 60 precisely controls the amount of heat released by the second electrode 40 according to the first temperature value and/or the magnitude of the decrease in the second temperature value; When the first temperature value and/or the second temperature value rises, the processor 60 precisely controls the second electrode 40 according to the magnitude of the rise of the first temperature value and/or the second temperature value absorbed heat.

In addition, the processor 60 is further configured to receive the current signal, and monitor the physiological state of the human body according to the current signal. For example, when the current signal is an ECG signal, the ECG information of the human body and the like can be determined according to the ECG signal.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in some embodiments, each of the signal transmission lines 50 is disposed in the fabric body 10 . Each of the signal transmission lines 50 includes at least one extension line 51 and electrical contact terminals 52 disposed at both ends of the extension line 51 . The electrical contact terminal 52 is used for electrical connection with the first electrode 30 , the second electrode 40 and the processor 60 .

Wherein, the stretching line 51 is in the shape of a horseshoe shape or a zigzag shape. In this embodiment, the stretching line 51 is in a horseshoe shape.

Wherein, the line widths of the plurality of stretching lines 51 may be different or the same.

Referring to FIG. 5 , since the first electrode 30 , the second electrode 40 and the signal transmission line 50 can be stretched, the temperature adjustment sensing array 21 can be stretched. Specifically, the temperature adjustment sensing array 21 can be deformed under the action of external force, and returns to the initial state after the external force is removed.

Referring to FIG. 6 , in some embodiments, the signal transmission line 50 may be in a filament shape. In this embodiment, each of the signal transmission lines 50 includes one of the stretching lines 51 . Wherein, each of the stretched lines 51 includes a stretched conductive silver paste 511 and a stretched conductive carbon paste 512 covering the stretched conductive silver paste 511 . In other embodiments, each stretched line 51 may only include the stretched conductive silver paste 511 or the stretched conductive carbon paste 512 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , in some embodiments, the signal transmission line 50 may be in a sheet shape. In this embodiment, each of the signal transmission lines 50 includes one of the stretching lines 51 . Among them, each The stretched circuit 51 includes the stretched conductive silver paste 511 and the stretched conductive carbon paste 512 covering the stretched conductive silver paste 511 . In other embodiments, each stretched line 51 may only include the stretched conductive silver paste 511 or the stretched conductive carbon paste 512 .

Please refer to FIG. 8 to FIG. 11 , each of the signal transmission lines 50 further includes at least one insulating coating layer 53 covering the stretched line 51 .

Specifically, referring to FIG. 8 , in some embodiments, each of the signal transmission lines 50 includes the tensile line 51 and the insulating coating layer 53 . The stretched circuit 51 includes the stretched conductive silver paste 511 and the stretched conductive carbon paste 512 covering the stretched conductive silver paste 511 . The insulating coating layer 53 covers the stretched conductive carbon paste 512 .

Specifically, please refer to FIG. 9 , in some embodiments, each of the signal transmission lines 50 includes the tensile line 51 and the insulating coating layer 53 . The stretched circuit 51 includes the stretched conductive silver paste 511 . The insulating coating layer 53 coats the stretched conductive silver paste 511 .

Specifically, please refer to FIG. 10 , in some embodiments, each of the signal transmission lines 50 includes the tensile line 51 and the insulating coating layer 53 . The stretched circuit 51 includes the stretched conductive carbon paste 512 . The insulating coating layer 53 covers the stretched conductive carbon paste 512 .

Specifically, referring to FIG. 11 , in some embodiments, each of the signal transmission lines 50 includes at least two of the stretched lines 51 and the insulating coating layer 53 . The insulating coating layer 53 covers at least two of the stretching lines 51 . At least two of the stretching lines 51 are spaced apart by the insulating coating layer 53 . Wherein, the stretched circuit 51 may only include the stretched conductive silver paste 511 or the stretched conductive carbon paste 512, and may also include the stretched conductive silver paste 511 and wrap the stretched conductive silver paste The stretched conductive carbon paste 512 of 511 .

Wherein, the electrical contact terminals 52 on the same side of the stretched line 51 in the same signal transmission line 50 may be integrated into one body, or may be provided separately.

Wherein, both the stretched conductive silver paste 511 and the stretched conductive carbon paste 512 can be stretched, so that the stretched circuit 51 can be stretched.

Wherein, the material of the insulating coating layer 53 may be thermoplastic polyurethane (thermoplastic polyurethane, TPU), rubber and other materials that stretch or shrink when subjected to external force, and return to the initial state after the external force is removed.

Please refer to FIG. 3 again, the temperature regulation sensing structure 20 further includes a power source 70 . The power source 70 is disposed in the fabric body 10 and is electrically connected to the processor 60 . The power supply 70 provides power to the first electrode 30 , the signal transmission line 50 and to the second electrode 40 . In some embodiments, the power source 70 may be a battery.

In the present invention, the first electrode 30 located inside the fabric body 10 measures the first temperature value of the human body, and the first electrode 30 located outside the fabric body 10 measures the second temperature value of the outside world. The second electrode 40 on the inner side of the fabric body 10 is used to release and absorb heat, and the processor 60 controls the second electrode 40 to release or absorb heat according to the first temperature value and the second temperature value , so that the smart temperature-adjusting fabric 100 can automatically adjust the temperature due to different weather, thereby improving the comfort of the wearer. In addition, the second electrode 40 is also used for sensing the current signal of the human body, and the processor 60 also monitors the physiological state of the human body according to the current signal.

The above description is only an optimized specific implementation manner of the invention, but it cannot be limited only to this implementation manner in the actual application process. For those with ordinary knowledge in the art, other modifications and changes made according to the technical concept of the present invention should all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

100: Smart Thermostat Fabric

10: Fabric body

20: Temperature adjustment sensing structure

Claims (8)

A smart temperature-adjusting fabric, the improvement of which includes: a fabric body; first electrodes, respectively located on the inner side and the outer side of the fabric body, and the first electrodes located on the inner side of the fabric body are used to measure the first electrode of the human body. a temperature value, the first electrode located outside the fabric body is used to measure the second temperature value of the outside world; a second electrode is located inside the fabric body, the second electrode is used to release and absorb heat; and a processor, the processor is electrically connected with the first electrode and the second electrode through a signal transmission line, and the processor is used for controlling the second electrode according to the first temperature value and the second temperature value The electrode releases or absorbs heat, the signal transmission line includes a stretched line and electrical contact terminals arranged at both ends of the stretched line, the stretched line includes a stretched conductive silver paste and a coating that coats the stretched conductive silver paste The conductive carbon paste is stretched, and the electrical contact terminal is used for electrical connection with the first electrode, the second electrode and the processor. The smart temperature-adjusting fabric according to claim 1, wherein the second electrode is further used for sensing the current signal of the human body, and the processor is further used for monitoring the physiological state of the human body according to the current signal. The smart temperature-adjusting fabric according to claim 1, wherein the processor is arranged in the fabric body. The smart temperature-adjusting fabric according to claim 1, wherein the first electrode comprises a first stretchable base material layer and a first pre-stretched pattern layer formed on the first stretchable base material layer , and a first electrode sheet formed on the first stretchable substrate layer and in electrical contact with the first pre-stretched pattern layer. The smart temperature-adjusting fabric according to claim 1, wherein the second electrode comprises a second stretchable base material layer, a second pre-stretched pattern layer formed on the second stretchable base material layer ,as well as A second electrode sheet formed on the second stretchable substrate layer and in electrical contact with the second pre-stretched pattern layer. The smart temperature-adjusting fabric according to claim 1, wherein the signal transmission line is arranged in the fabric body. The intelligent temperature-adjusting fabric according to claim 1, wherein the intelligent temperature-adjusting fabric further comprises a power source, and the power source is arranged in the fabric body and is electrically connected to the processor. The smart temperature-adjusting fabric according to claim 1, wherein the first electrodes and the second electrodes are arranged in an array, and two adjacent first electrodes and two adjacent first electrodes are arranged in an array. The two electrodes, and the adjacent one of the first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected by the signal transmission line.

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