A flexible sensing structure for clothing with real-time heart rate monitoring function

Abstract

The present invention discloses a flexible sensing structure for clothing with a real-time heart rate monitoring function, which includes a support connection component. The support connection component includes two layers of support connection layers. Conductive layers are provided on the inner walls of each support connection layer. The two conductive layers are connected by a plurality of connecting pieces. A Bluetooth component is installed on the outer wall of the support connection component, and a plurality of induction components are installed on the inner side wall of the support connection component. The structure of this device is simple. The special structural design is more in line with the daily wearing preferences of the wearer and more conforms to the body movement form of the wearer, prolonging the service life of this device. The detachable design is adopted, which is convenient for the cleaning and replacement of the clothing, reducing the manufacturing cost and difficulty of this device. The connecting pieces with special structures effectively protect this device, and at the same time make this device have the characteristics of being soft, easy to deform, and having a large contact area with the human body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a flexible sensing structure for clothing with a real-time heart rate monitoring function. Background Art

[0002] Clothing is a vital product in life. People's demand for clothing is no longer limited to covering up ugliness and keeping warm, but they pursue functional, personalized and intelligent clothing. Wearable smart clothing refers to the integration of electronic detection systems on clothing and its accessories, which can detect human physiological signals during daily wear and use. Clothing, as the "second skin", is in close contact with the human body. It has the advantages of being light, comfortable, portable, and covering a large area. It is the best medium for obtaining human signals. Knitted clothing, due to its special structure, is soft and comfortable, elastic and close to the body, and flexible and easy to insert conductive sensing materials. Therefore, it is often used as a research carrier for intelligent flexible sensors, which can detect the user's body temperature, heartbeat, breathing and other human physiological parameters, and can also monitor the activity of muscle groups and the state of human movement.

[0003] Smart textiles should be soft and comfortable when realizing functions such as data collection and signal transmission, so as to ensure the wearability of smart textiles during wearing. Therefore, the research on flexible sensors is one of the key tasks in the current development of smart textiles. Knitted products are soft, easy to deform, and have a large contact area with the human body, so they become excellent carriers of flexible sensors.

[0004] Smart clothing is to add sensors, actuators and control units to regular clothing. To realize the intelligence of textile and clothing products, it is necessary to develop wearable flexible sensors. Knitted clothing has the advantages of being comfortable to wear, having a large contact area with the human body, and being able to flexibly insert sensors. It is an excellent carrier for the development of new wearable flexible sensors. Compared with metal-feeling smart wearable devices, smart clothing that combines fabric flexible sensors with underwear and socks will be more easily accepted by people.

[0005] However, the existing knitted flexible sensors generally use the method of implanting the entire sensor into the target clothing, such as underwear or socks. This manufacturing process is relatively complicated and is still not suitable for large-scale production at this stage. In order to solve this problem, a flexible sensing structure for clothing with real-time heart rate monitoring function is proposed. Summary of the invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above deficiencies in the prior art and provide a flexible sensor structure for clothing with a real-time heart rate monitoring function.

[0007] A flexible sensing structure for clothing with a real-time heart rate monitoring function includes a supporting connection component, wherein the supporting connection component includes two supporting connection layers, a conductive layer is provided on the inner wall of each supporting connection layer, and the two conductive layers are connected by a plurality of connectors, a Bluetooth component is installed on the outer wall of the supporting connection component, and a plurality of sensing components are installed on the inner wall of the supporting connection component, and the Bluetooth component receives human body information detected by the sensing component and transmits the detected human body information to a display device for viewing.

[0008] As a further improvement, the outer wall of the supporting connection component is wrapped with a protective layer, which protects the surface of the supporting connection component and decorates the entire flexible sensing structure, making the combination of the entire flexible sensing structure and clothing more beautiful.

[0009] As a further improvement, the protective layer is woven from polyester fiber, nylon fiber, cotton and linen fiber and bamboo silk fiber, wherein the polyester fiber has the advantages of high strength, high elasticity, good shape retention and high heat resistance, the nylon fiber has the advantages of warmth retention, quick drying and antibacterial, the cotton and linen fiber increases the air permeability and sweat absorption of the protective layer, making the entire protective layer stiffer and ensuring the durability of the protective layer, the bamboo silk fiber has good air permeability and wear resistance, and also has natural antibacterial, antibacterial, mite removal and deodorizing effects. The use of polyester fiber, nylon fiber, cotton and linen fiber and bamboo silk fiber to weave into a protective layer not only improves the wear resistance of the protective layer and extends the service life, but also improves the skin-friendly, breathable, antibacterial and extensibility of the protective layer. During use, since the wearer keeps moving, wear durability is very important, and since the flexible sensing structure cannot be used after being permeated with water, the protective layer needs to have the advantages of quick drying, dirt resistance and antibacterial, and is suitable for situations where it cannot be washed.

[0010] As a further improvement, the surface of the sensing component is wrapped with a woven silver-plated cotton and linen fiber cloth, wherein the cotton and linen fiber has the characteristics of high air permeability, anti-static, and not easy to deform. In addition, cotton and linen is warm in winter and cool in summer, suitable for close-fitting use, and non-irritating to the skin. The weaving of cotton and linen fiber and silver fiber not only retains the original advantages of cotton and linen, but also increases the effects of radiation protection, anti-static, deodorization and antibacterial, and plays a certain protective role on the human body and the sensing component.

[0011] As a further improvement, the shape of the connector is a semicircle, a semi-ellipse and a triangular prism. When the wearer's clothing is bent during exercise, the contact area between the two conductive layers will also change with the change in the bending angle, which will cause the support connection layer to extend to a certain extent. Each time it is bent, the extension of the outer support connection layer is greater than that of the inner support connection layer, so the outer support connection layer is more easily damaged. If the shape of the connector is a square, the corners of the square will cause a certain amount of extrusion on the outer support connection layer when it is bent. During long-term use, the conductive layer and the outer support connection layer may be easily damaged due to excessive extrusion pressure, thereby reducing the service life. The shape of the connector is changed to a semicircle, a semi-ellipse and a triangular prism. Since there are no corners at the connection between the semicircle, the semi-ellipse and the triangular prism and the outer support connection layer, the extrusion of the connector on the outer support connection layer can be reduced at the same bending angle, making the bending of the flexible sensing structure easier and extending the service life of the conductive layer and the support connection layer.

[0012] As a further improvement, the upper and lower side walls of the flexible sensing structure are provided with zipper connection structures connected to the clothing. Since the flexible sensing structure cannot be cleaned, is reusable and has a high manufacturing cost, the flexible sensing structure and the clothing are designed to be a detachable structure connected by a zipper. When cleaning, only the clothing part and the flexible sensing structure need to be disassembled for direct cleaning. The clothing can also be replaced in time when it is damaged after repeated wearing. The zipper connection method is simple, the operation is simple and convenient, and the applicability is stronger. At the same time, it ensures that the clothing is clean and beautiful during use.

[0013] Beneficial effects:

[0014] The device has a simple structure, and its special structural design is more in line with the wearer's daily wearing preferences and the wearer's body movement form, extending the service life of the device. The detachable design is convenient for washing and replacing clothing, reducing the manufacturing cost and difficulty of the device. The special structural connector effectively protects the device, and at the same time makes the device soft, easy to deform, and has a large contact area with the human body.

[0015] The device receives human body information detected by the sensing component through the Bluetooth component and transmits the detected human body information to the display device for viewing, making it convenient to record and view the wearer's health detection status.

[0016] The device is provided with a protective layer to decorate the entire flexible sensing structure, making the combination of the entire flexible sensing structure and clothing more beautiful. The protective layer is woven from polyester fiber, nylon fiber, cotton and linen fiber and bamboo fiber. The polyester fiber has the advantages of high strength, high elasticity, good shape retention and high heat resistance. The nylon fiber has the advantages of warmth retention, quick drying and antibacterial. The cotton and linen fiber increases the breathability and sweat absorption of the protection, making the entire protective layer stiffer and ensuring the durability of the protective layer. The bamboo fiber has good breathability and wear resistance, and also has natural antibacterial, antibacterial, mite removal and deodorization effects. The use of polyester fiber, nylon fiber, cotton and linen fiber and bamboo fiber to weave into a protective layer not only improves the wear resistance of the protective layer and extends its service life, but also improves the skin-friendly, breathable, antibacterial and extensibility of the protective layer. During use, due to the constant movement of the wearer, wear resistance is very important. Moreover, since the flexible sensing structure cannot be used after being permeable to water, the protective layer needs to have the advantages of quick drying, dirt resistance and antibacterial, and is suitable for situations where it cannot be washed.

[0017] This device uses silver-plated cotton and linen fiber cloth. Cotton and linen fiber has the characteristics of high air permeability, anti-static, and not easy to deform. Cotton and linen are warm in winter and cool in summer, suitable for close-fitting use, and non-irritating to the skin. The weaving of cotton and linen fiber and silver fiber not only retains the original advantages of cotton and linen, but also increases the effects of radiation protection, anti-static, deodorization and antibacterial, which plays a certain protective role on the human body and sensing components.

[0018] The device uses connectors in the shape of semicircles, semi-ellipses and triangular prisms. Since there are no corners at the connection between the semicircles, semi-ellipses and triangular prisms and the outer supporting connecting layers, the extrusion of the connectors on the outer supporting connecting layers can be reduced at the same bending angle, making the bending of the flexible sensing structure easier and extending the service life of the conductive layer and the supporting connecting layer.

[0019] In the device, the flexible sensing structure and the clothing are connected by a zipper structure. Since the flexible sensing structure cannot be washed, is reusable and has a high manufacturing cost, the flexible sensing structure and the clothing are designed to be a detachable structure connected by a zipper. When washing, only the clothing part and the flexible sensing structure need to be disassembled for direct washing. When the clothing is damaged after repeated wearing, it can also be replaced in time. The zipper connection method is simple, the operation is simple and convenient, and the applicability is stronger. At the same time, it ensures that the clothing is clean and beautiful during use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the side structure of the flexible sensing structure;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the inner wall of the flexible sensing structure;

[0022] Figure 3It is a schematic diagram of the structure when the flexible sensing structure is used in clothing.

[0023] 1. Conductive layer 2. Support connection component 3. Connector 4. Protective layer 5. Bluetooth component 6. Sensing component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to deepen the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with embodiments and drawings. The embodiments are only used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown as a specific embodiment of the present invention, a flexible sensing structure for clothing with a real-time heart rate monitoring function includes a supporting connection component 2, the supporting connection component 2 includes two supporting connection layers, a conductive layer 1 is provided on the inner wall of each supporting connection layer, and the two conductive layers 1 are connected by a plurality of connectors 3, a Bluetooth component 5 is installed on the outer wall of the supporting connection component 2, and a plurality of sensing components 6 are installed on the inner wall of the supporting connection component 2, the Bluetooth component 5 receives human body information detected by the sensing component 6 and transmits the detected human body information to a display device for viewing.

[0026] The outer wall of the supporting and connecting component 2 is wrapped with a protective layer 4, which protects the surface of the supporting and connecting component 2 and also serves as a decoration for the entire flexible sensing structure, making the combination of the entire flexible sensing structure and clothing more beautiful.

[0027] The protective layer 4 is woven from polyester fiber, nylon fiber, cotton and linen fiber and bamboo silk fiber. The polyester fiber has the advantages of high strength, high elasticity, good shape retention and high heat resistance. The nylon fiber has the advantages of warmth retention, quick drying and antibacterial. The cotton and linen fiber increases the air permeability and sweat absorption of the protective layer 4, making the entire protective layer 4 more stiff and ensuring the durability of the protective layer 4. The bamboo silk fiber has good air permeability and wear resistance, and also has natural antibacterial, antibacterial, mite removal and deodorizing effects. The protective layer 4 is woven from polyester fiber, nylon fiber, cotton and linen fiber and bamboo silk fiber, which not only improves the wear resistance of the protective layer 4 and extends its service life, but also improves the skin-friendly, breathable, antibacterial and extensibility of the protective layer 4. During use, the wearer moves constantly, so wear resistance is very important. Moreover, since the flexible sensing structure cannot be used after being permeated with water, the protective layer 4 needs to have the advantages of quick drying, dirt resistance and antibacterial, and is suitable for situations where it cannot be washed.

[0028] The surface of the sensing component 6 is wrapped with a woven silver-plated cotton and linen fiber cloth, wherein the cotton and linen fiber has the characteristics of high air permeability, anti-static, and not easy to deform. In addition, cotton and linen is warm in winter and cool in summer, suitable for close-fitting use, and non-irritating to the skin. The weaving of cotton and linen fiber and silver fiber not only retains the original advantages of cotton and linen, but also increases the effects of radiation protection, anti-static, deodorization and antibacterial, which plays a certain protective role on the human body and the sensing component 6.

[0029] The shape of the connector 3 is a semicircle, a semi-ellipse and a triangular prism. When the wearer bends the clothing during exercise, the contact area between the two conductive layers 1 will change as the bending angle changes, which will cause the support connection layer to extend to a certain extent. Each time it bends, the extension of the outer support connection layer is greater than that of the inner support connection layer, so the outer support connection layer is more easily damaged. If the shape of the connector 3 is a square, the corners of the square will cause a certain amount of extrusion on the outer support connection layer when it is bent. During long-term use, the conductive layer 1 and the outer support connection layer may be damaged due to excessive extrusion pressure, thereby reducing the service life. The shape of the connector 3 is changed to a semicircle, a semi-ellipse and a triangular prism. Since there are no corners at the connection between the semicircle, the semi-ellipse and the triangular prism and the outer support connection layer, the extrusion of the connector 3 on the outer support connection layer can be reduced at the same bending angle, making the bending of the flexible sensing structure easier and extending the service life of the conductive layer 1 and the support connection layer.

[0030] The upper and lower side walls of the flexible sensing structure are provided with zipper connection structures connected to the clothing. Since the flexible sensing structure cannot be cleaned, is reusable and has a high manufacturing cost, the flexible sensing structure and the clothing are designed to be a detachable structure connected by a zipper. When cleaning, only the clothing part and the flexible sensing structure need to be disassembled for direct cleaning. The clothing can also be replaced in time when it is damaged after repeated wearing. The zipper connection method is simple, the operation is simple and convenient, and the applicability is stronger. At the same time, it ensures the cleanliness and beauty of the clothing during use.

[0031] When in use, the wearer needs to zip up the clothing and the flexible sensing structure to form a piece of clothing before putting it on. It is suitable for various occasions and has a wide range of applications. For example, if an abdominal examination is required during treatment, the lower half of the clothing can be separated for easy inspection. The conductive layer in the flexible sensing structure changes the contact area as the human body moves, ensuring that the wearer's health condition can be detected in real time in any activity, without being restricted by activity movements, and with high detection accuracy.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible sensing structure for clothing with real-time heart rate monitoring function, It is characterized in that The supporting connection component includes two supporting connection layers, each supporting connection layer has a conductive layer on its inner wall, the two conductive layers are connected by a plurality of connectors, a Bluetooth component is installed on the outer wall of the supporting connection component, and a plurality of induction components are installed on the inner wall of the supporting connection component; The outer walls of the supporting and connecting components are wrapped with a protective layer; The protective layer is made of polyester fiber, cotton fiber, cotton and linen fiber and bamboo fiber woven together; The surface of the sensing component is wrapped with woven silver-plated cotton and linen fiber cloth; The shape of the connecting piece is a semicircle, a semi-ellipse and a triangular prism, and there is no corner at the connection between the semicircle, the semi-ellipse and the triangular prism and the outer supporting connection layer; The upper and lower side walls of the flexible sensing structure are both provided with zipper connection structures connected to the clothing.

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