Garment with integrated mounting bracket for interchangeable functional modules with light, scent or audio playback
The garment integrates interchangeable functional modules through elastic textile rings, Velcro, or magnetic elements, addressing the lack of customizable and washable clothing with independent modules.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025003178
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing clothing technologies lack an integrated system for interchangeable functional modules that can be operated and removed independently while maintaining washability and wearing comfort.
A garment with integrated holders or compartments that accommodate interchangeable functional modules, such as light, scent, or audio modules, using elastic textile rings, Velcro, snap fasteners, or magnetic elements, ensuring seamless integration and removal.
Enables customizable clothing with independent, interchangeable, and rechargeable modules that maintain washability and comfort, enhancing user experience.
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Abstract
Description
1. Technical field:
[0001] The invention relates to the field of clothing technology. In particular, it concerns clothing that can be equipped with interchangeable modules that perform various functions such as light emission, scent emission, or the playback of audio content. 2. State of the art:
[0002] Clothing with integrated LEDs is known, as are wearable scent pendants and wearables with audio functions. However, no solution is yet known in which a garment offers an integrated system for interchangeable functional modules, where each module fulfills a defined function and can be operated and removed independently. 3. Object of the invention:
[0003] The goal is to provide a garment that is individually customizable and can be equipped with various functional modules as needed – without compromising washability or wearing comfort. Each module should fulfill only one function and be separately interchangeable and rechargeable. 4. Technical description:
[0004] The invention provides for a garment that has at least one integrated holder or compartment for receiving a functional module.
[0005] This holder can be designed, for example, as an elastic textile ring, Velcro connection, snap fastener system or magnetic holding element.
[0006] This holder can accommodate an interchangeable functional module which, depending on the version, performs one of the following tasks: - Light module: Thin LED unit, rechargeable via USB or induction, activated by pressing a button. - Scent module: Contains a scent pad with natural oils that gently releases scent through a perforated lid. - Audio module: Contains a speaker, memory chip with an audio recording (e.g. short story, music or nature sound), and a control unit for playback.
[0007] All modules are matched to the holder in shape, size and mechanics, so that they are interchangeable without affecting the functionality or washability of the garment. 5. Example of implementation:
[0008] A children's nightgown is printed with a bear motif. In place of the bear's nose is an elastic holder into which a round functional module can be inserted. The user can choose between an LED module (as a nightlight), a scent module (e.g., lavender scent, peppermint for headaches), or an audio module (e.g., with a bedtime story or relaxation journey).
[0009] The module is activated by pressure, is rechargeable and can be removed before washing. Reference symbol list
[0010] Fig. 1 1 integrated mounting bracket 2. Motif 3 items of clothing
Claims
[1] Garment with a mounting integrated into the fabric for the removable reception of at least one functional module, wherein the respective functional module performs one or more functions selected from: light emission, fragrance emission or audio playback. [2] Garment according to claim 1, characterized by that the functional module has its own energy storage and can be operated and charged independently of the garment, in particular via a USB port or an inductive charging device. [3] Garment according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the mounting bracket is integrated into an optical or design element of the garment, in particular in the form of an animal nose, a vehicle part or a graphic motif. [4] Garment according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the functional modules are standardized and interchangeable, so that different modules with light, scent or audio functions can be used interchangeably in the same mounting bracket. [5] Functional module for a garment according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by that the module includes an audio playback function and contains a data storage device with at least one audio track, a speaker, and a control unit for activation by pressing a button.