SMART DIVING SUIT WITH MICROHYDROGEL SUPPORT THAT PREVENTS FLUID LOSS DURING DIVING, PROVIDING SKIN COMFORT AND THERMAL INSULATION.

Abstract

The invention relates to a layered structure positioned on the inner surface (the surface in contact with the user's skin) of the diving suit, which enhances the health and comfort of the diver / user and prevents problems such as temperature changes, fluid loss, and skin problems that may occur during diving, and a device structure that detects / reports the user's moisture and skin deformation status within the suit.

Description

PREVENTS FLUID LOSS DURING DIVING, PROVIDING SKIN COMFORT AND WARMTH. SMART DIVING SUIT WITH MICROHYDROGEL SUPPORT FOR INSULATION. TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to diving equipment, underwater suits and wearable devices for user health. These technologies relate to the field of diving, and specifically reduce fluid loss during diving. This relates to diving suits with microhydrogel bases that regulate body temperature. The invention relates to temperature changes and fluid loss that occur / may occur during diving. and the inside of the relevant diving suit helps prevent problems such as skin problems. positioned on the surface (the surface that comes into contact with the user's skin) layered structure that enhances the health and comfort of the diver / user and detects the user's moisture and skin deformation status inside the garment. It relates to the reporting device configuration. PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE Today, diving suits are generally made of neoprene, elastomeric composites, or They are manufactured using thermal textile layers. These garments withstand low temperatures underwater. to provide thermal insulation against high temperatures, maintain body temperature and prevent hypothermia It is designed to prevent this. Its basic structure is:  Wet-type diving suits leave a thin layer of water between the body and the suit; this Water is heated by the body, providing insulation.  Dry-type diving suits are waterproof and have an inner layer of air or thermal insulation. Insulation is provided by inner layers.  New generation garments, aerogel layers, thermal reflective surfaces and breathable materials. It may include advanced materials such as absorbable membranes. 2 The products / applications used in the above-mentioned technology include long-term underwater applications. problems such as water loss and skin deformation, as stated in the studies It is being delayed or causing other problems. Additionally It restricts the user's / diver's movement while increasing their overall weight. A detailed description of the problems encountered in the known state of the art is given below. It has been presented. TECHNICAL PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED Skin Dehydration and Dryness Evaporation and osmotic water loss from the skin surface during diving. It occurs. Especially during prolonged dives, this can cause skin dryness, irritation, and even... It can lead to dermatological problems such as fungal infections. Inadequate Humidity Management Current diving suits do not include an active system to retain skin moisture. Moisture from sweating can become trapped inside clothing, and this can... Cooling causes discomfort and heat loss. Limitations of Passive Thermal Insulation Materials like neoprene only provide passive insulation and are environmentally friendly. It cannot respond to temperature changes. This situation occurs especially as diving depth increases and pressure rises. This leads to a decrease in insulation performance. Excessive Clothing Thickness and Movement Restriction The thick materials used to provide high insulation, movement It limits their capabilities and reduces their comfort. This is especially true in military or scientific missions, where it is operational. It can reduce efficiency. 3 Lack of Real-Time Monitoring Current systems carry risks such as skin moisture loss, heat loss, or dehydration. Parameters cannot be monitored in real time. This also creates a lack of preventative information regarding the diver's physiological condition. Sustainability and Recycling Issues Some of the materials used (for example, petroleum-derived neoprene) are recyclable. It is irreversible and creates an environmental impact. It is also a non-toxic, biocompatible, and reusable material. Its use is limited. Consequently, due to the aforementioned drawbacks and shortcomings, the relevant The need for innovation in the technical field has arisen. 4 THE PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION The overall purpose of the invention is to create a complete system that meets the requirements mentioned above. especially diving, which eliminates disadvantages and brings some additional advantages. Temperature changes, fluid loss, and skin that occur / may occur during this time This helps prevent problems such as these, and is applied to the inner surface of the relevant diving suit. (positioned on the surface in contact with the user's skin) layered structure that enhances health and comfort and allows the user to feel secure within the garment. with a device structure that detects / reports moisture and skin deformation status It is related. Due to the drawbacks of the previous technique, the invention, as described above, It aims to resolve the negative aspects. Other important objectives of the invention: — Preventing Body Fluid Loss and Preventing Dehydration: During Diving Even without evaporation from the skin's surface, water is lost due to osmotic balance. This occurs. The invention addresses this loss through microhydrogel layers. It balances the skin's moisture, keeping it hydrated. This helps prevent dehydration in divers. The risk is reduced, and physiological resilience is increased. — Protecting Skin Health and Preventing Dermatological Problems: Long-term Skin dryness, irritation, fungal infections, and similar dermatological problems can occur during diving. This is frequently observed. Thanks to the hydrogel's moisture-retaining and antibacterial properties. The skin barrier is protected, reducing the risk of irritation and infection. — Passively Regulating Body Temperature: Heat-sensitive solutions like PNIPAM Thanks to polymers, water release or retention depends on ambient temperature. This process maintains body temperature balance. This is passive thermoregulation. It reduces the risk of hypothermia and lowers energy consumption. — Enhancing User Comfort: Lightweight, flexible and breathable construction. Microhydrogel and thermal layers allow the diver to move freely without restriction. It provides high comfort. The moisture and temperature balance within the garment is optimized. This minimizes discomfort even with prolonged use. — Providing Real-Time Physiological Monitoring: Integrated humidity sensors and Thanks to the mobile connectivity module, skin moisture and fluid loss status are monitored instantly. This allows users or instructors to monitor potential risks in advance. They can notice and intervene. — Environmental Sustainability and Material Compatibility: Biocompatible, non-toxic. By using non-recyclable and recyclable materials, it is both environmentally friendly. A solution is offered, and a structure is obtained that does not harm human health. It is done. — Offering Modular and Adaptable Design: For Different Diving Scenarios Thanks to its modular structure that can be customized according to (military, sports, scientific) needs, The system can be easily integrated with different user profiles. To fulfill all the purposes stated above and those that can be derived from the detailed explanation. The invention aims to provide skin comfort and warmth by preventing fluid loss during diving. This relates to a smart diving suit with microhydrogel support that provides insulation. 6 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The overall purpose of the invention is to create a complete system that meets the requirements mentioned above. especially diving, which eliminates disadvantages and brings some additional advantages. Temperature changes, fluid loss, and skin that occur / may occur during this time This helps prevent problems such as these, and is applied to the inner surface of the relevant diving suit. (positioned on the surface in contact with the user's skin) layered structure that enhances health and comfort and allows the user to feel secure within the garment. with a device structure that detects / reports moisture and skin deformation status It is related. Due to the drawbacks of the previous technique, the invention, as described above, It aims to resolve the negative aspects. The invention encompasses diving equipment, underwater suits, and solutions for user health. provides fluid reduction during diving and regulates body temperature. It is a diving suit whose feature is that it protects the user's body fluids during and after diving. to prevent moisture loss, maintain skin moisture balance and regulate body temperature providing; — hyaluronic acid-supported, integrated into the inner surface of the garment microhydrogel layer, — integrated into the garment with a microhydrogel layer, resistant to body temperature. sensitively maintains the user's body temperature balance. Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) based thermal gel block, — moisture measurement by contact with the user's skin surface. Humidity control systems were installed and positioned in the required areas. sensor, — drawing water from the environment at the micro level and transferring it to the hydrogel layer microchannel micropump system, — communication module that communicates with a mobile device or dive computer It is characterized by containing 7 A diving suit that reduces fluid loss and regulates body temperature during diving. Its characteristic is; — PNIPAM gels exhibit hydrophilic properties at temperatures below 32°C. by showing that it absorbs water and above this temperature It is characterized by becoming hydrophobic and releasing water. — humidity sensors operate on capacitive or resistive principles and the skin By continuously monitoring the moisture level on the surface, certain threshold values by triggering the micropump system if it falls below a certain level It is characterized by... — micropump system operating on piezoelectric or electrostatic principles It is characterized by its micropump structure without a working valve. is being done. — mobile connection module with Bluetooth or LoRa technology transferring data to devices and providing the user with instant skin moisture and hydration by providing information about the risk of loss and temperature status It is characterized by... — hydrogel layers should be 100–500 microns thick and suitable for clothing. integrated into its inner surface in the form of microcapsules or strip channels It is characterized by its performance. — the outer layer of the garment is neoprene, aerogel or elastomeric It is characterized by being made of composite material. is being done. Advantages of the Invention: — Maintaining Skin Moisture Balance: Skin is protected thanks to micro-hydrogel layers. Evaporation and osmotic water loss at the surface are balanced. This allows for diving. 8 During this process, skin dryness, irritation, and dermatological problems are prevented. Especially Skin health is protected during prolonged diving. — Reducing the Risk of Dehydration: Body fluid loss is noticeable during diving. It can progress without being affected. The hydrogel absorbs water from the environment at the micro level. By releasing and releasing fluids when needed, the body's fluid balance is maintained. The risk of dehydration is reduced. — Prevention of Hypothermia with Passive Thermoregulation: Heat-sensitive thermoregulation using methods like PNIPAM Thanks to sensitive polymers, the hydrogel swells when body temperature drops. It traps heat; when the temperature increases, it contracts, releasing the excess heat. This The passive mechanism regulates body temperature without consuming energy and prevents hypothermia. reduces the risk. — Real-time physiological monitoring: Integrated humidity sensors and mobile connectivity. Thanks to this module, the user receives real-time information about skin moisture and fluid loss. This feature enhances diving safety and proactively encourages the user to... It informs. — High Comfort and Freedom of Movement: Microhydrogel layers 100–500 It is microns thick and has a flexible and lightweight structure without increasing the bulk of the garment. This ensures the diver's mobility is preserved and the comfort level is maintained. It rises. — Modular and Adaptive Design: The system is suitable for different diving scenarios (military, Customizable according to (sports, scientific) needs. Hydrogel quantity, sensor placement and Mobile integration modules can be configured according to needs. — Use of Sustainable and Biocompatible Materials: Hydrogel components are non-toxic. It consists of non-toxic, biocompatible, and recyclable materials. This provides an environmentally friendly solution and does not harm user health. 9 — Heat Management Without Energy Consumption: No Need for Electric Heating Systems passive system that reacts only to environmental temperature changes without hearing anything. Thanks to this, energy consumption is close to zero. This increases the efficiency of the system. — Increasing Dive Time and Safety: Physical comfort and physiological By maintaining balance, the diver can stay underwater safely for longer periods. This situation may fall below a certain level. This is especially true for scientific research and military missions. This provides a critical advantage. Production Stage The key component of the invention is a hyaluronic acid-supported microhydrogel containing polyvinyl alcohol. (PVA), polyacrylamide (PAAm) and naturally derived hyaluronic acid additives. It is synthesized as a cross-linked structure in a laboratory environment. The hydrogel has a density of 100–500 It is prepared in the form of micron-thick strips or microcapsules. This structure is used for diving. Textile coating technologies that can be integrated into the inner surface of the garment (for example) It is administered via electrospinning or microinjection. PNIPAM gels are also used. Due to their temperature-sensitive properties, they are integrated with hydrogel layers. These gels undergo a phase change at around 32°C, allowing for the release or retention of water. Application and Integration In garment production, hydrogel and PNIPAM strips are used as the inner layer, while the outer layer... The layer is made of neoprene or aerogel-backed composite material. Moisture sensors placed in strategic areas that come into contact with the skin (e.g., back, chest, neck) These sensors are placed on the skin's surface, operating on either capacitive or resistive principles. It continuously monitors the humidity level. Sensor data is transmitted to a micropump integrated into the garment. It is associated with the system. The micropump, with its microchannel structure, draws water from the environment (seawater). It draws in clean water at the micro level and directs it into the hydrogel layer. This system, It operates on the principle of a piezoelectric-actuated valveless pump and is energy efficient. It is high. Use Case 10 When the diver puts on the suit, the system starts working passively. Skin moisture is normal. At this level, the hydrogel layer retains water and keeps the skin hydrated. As the dive deepens... The ambient temperature drops and the PNIPAM gels swell, trapping water, thus protecting the body. The temperature is maintained. If skin moisture falls below a certain threshold, the moisture level decreases. The sensors detect this situation and the micropump system is activated, drawing water from the environment. It attracts water at a micro level. This water is transferred to the hydrogel layer and applied to the skin surface in a controlled manner. Moisture release is ensured. Mobile Integration and Feedback The entire system can be connected to the diver's mobile device or mobile integration module. The device connects to the dive computer. The user can instantly monitor skin moisture, risk of dehydration, and It can obtain information about the temperature situation. This allows for physiological changes during diving. It can monitor its condition and decide to surface if necessary. The system also... It records data for post-dive analysis and provides a report to the user. Below is how each element described in the invention is integrated into the diving suit. how it was done, what methods were used in the production process and these systems How they work together is explained below. Integration of Microhydrogel Layers into Garments Microhydrogel structures, strips or microcapsules 100–500 microns thick. These structures are prepared in the form of special textile lamination on the inner surface of the diving suit. It is integrated with various techniques. The methods used include:  Microinjection: Microchannels in the hydrogel or elastomeric textile surface. It is injected throughout.  Thermal lamination: Hydrogel strips are pressed onto fabric at a low temperature. It is fixed.  Double-layered textile sandwich structure: Hydrogel between the two layers Encapsulation provides both protection and controlled release. This structure is located in areas that come into direct contact with the body (chest, back, neck, waist). It is positioned and works passively to balance skin moisture. Integration of PNIPAM Gels into the Thermal Layer 11 PNIPAM gels are applied to the middle layer of clothing due to their temperature-sensitive properties. It is integrated. This layer is typically a neoprene or aerogel-reinforced composite. It works with the material. Integration is done as follows:  Gel strips are placed on areas exposed to heat (waist, back, chest).  By thermal encapsulation, PNIPAM gels are placed within flexible polymer membranes. It is preserved.  By acting as a phase change material (PCM) between clothing layers It provides temperature regulation. This structure swells to trap heat when body temperature drops; and when it rises, it... It contracts, releasing excess heat. Placement and Connection of Humidity Sensors Moisture sensors are placed at strategic points in contact with the skin (e.g., nape of the neck, under the chest, waist). These sensors are installed.  It is either capacitive or resistive and can be integrated into textiles.  It is sewn or laminated onto clothing using flexible PCB (printed circuit board) technology.  The sensors are connected to a low-power microcontroller and transmit data wirelessly. It conveys it as follows. Sensors detect humidity levels falling below certain thresholds. It triggers the micropump system. Integration of Micropump System The micropump system is integrated into the back or waist area of ​​the garment. This system:  It uses piezoelectric or electrostatic micropump technology.  Microchannel water intake ports are located on the outer surface of the garment and draw water from the environment. It draws in clean water at the micro level.  The pump directs water through microtubes bonded to hydrogel layers. The system operates automatically based on sensor data and is highly energy efficient. It is designed in such a way that it will be. Mobile Integration and Data Transfer 12 The entire system uses a low-power Bluetooth or LoRa module integrated into the garment. It connects to the mobile device. This module:  Processes sensor and pump data.  Sends real-time alerts to the user's mobile device or dive computer.  It records data for post-dive analysis. The module is located at the waist or back of the garment and is enclosed in a waterproof housing. It is protected. Production and Application Process  Material Preparation: Neoprene, jersey fabric, hydrogel, and PNIPAM components. It is prepared before production.  Layered Structure Assembly: Inner layer (hydrogel), middle layer (PNIPAM), outer layer The layers (neoprene / aerogel) are then joined together.  Electronic Integration: Sensors, pumps, and modules are integrated into textiles. It is integrated.  Testing and Calibration: Humidity sensors and pump systems are tested, thresholds are checked. The values ​​are adjusted.  Usage: The system activates automatically when the garment is worn, user No intervention is needed. To fulfill all the purposes stated above and those that can be derived from the detailed explanation. The invention aims to provide skin comfort and warmth by preventing fluid loss during diving. This relates to a smart diving suit with microhydrogel support that provides insulation.

Claims

1. The invention relates to diving equipment, underwater suits, and user health and safety. solutions that reduce fluid loss and maintain body temperature during diving It is a regulated diving suit, the feature of which is; during and after diving; to prevent the user from losing body fluids, to maintain skin moisture balance, and regulating body temperature; — hyaluronic acid-supported, integrated into the inner surface of the garment microhydrogel layer, — integrated into the garment with a microhydrogel layer, resistant to body temperature. sensitively maintains the user's body temperature balance. Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) based thermal gel block, — moisture measurement by contact with the user's skin surface. Humidity control systems were installed and positioned in the required areas. sensor, — drawing water from the environment at the micro level and transferring it to the hydrogel layer microchannel micropump system, — communication module that communicates with a mobile device or dive computer It is characterized by its inclusion.

2. During diving in accordance with Claim 1, a device that reduces fluid loss and maintains body temperature. It is a regulated diving suit, its features are; — PNIPAM gels exhibit hydrophilic properties at temperatures below 32°C. by showing that it absorbs water and above this temperature It is characterized by becoming hydrophobic and releasing water.

3. During diving in accordance with Claim 1, a device that reduces fluid loss and maintains body temperature. It is a regulated diving suit, its features are; — humidity sensors operate on capacitive or resistive principles and the skin By continuously monitoring the moisture level on the surface, certain threshold values ​​are exceeded. by triggering the micropump system if it falls below a certain level It is characterized by...

4. During diving in accordance with Claim 1, a device that reduces fluid loss and maintains body temperature. It is a regulated diving suit, its features are; — micropump system operating on piezoelectric or electrostatic principles It is characterized by its micropump structure without a working valve. is being done.

5. During diving in accordance with Claim 1, a device that reduces fluid loss and maintains body temperature. It is a regulated diving suit, its features are; — mobile connection module with Bluetooth or LoRa technology transferring data to devices and providing the user with instant skin moisture and hydration by providing information about the risk of loss and temperature status It is characterized by...

6. During diving in accordance with Claim 1, a device that reduces fluid loss and maintains body temperature. It is a regulated diving suit, its features are; — hydrogel layers should be 100–500 microns thick and suitable for clothing. integrated into its inner surface in the form of microcapsules or strip channels It is characterized by its performance.

7. During diving in accordance with Claim 1, a device that reduces fluid loss and maintains body temperature. It is a regulated diving suit, its features are; — the outer layer of the garment is neoprene, aerogel or elastomeric It is characterized by being made of composite material. is being done.