SYSTEM FOR ENERGY AND / OR SIGNAL TRANSMISSION BETWEEN A STEERING DEVICE AND A GARMENT

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a system for energy and / or signal transmission.

[0002] The increasing digital networking of everyday objects is now also evident in the textile industry. For example, jackets are now available that can be connected to a mobile phone or other electronic device via designated connection points, enabling energy transfer or combining special, extended functions of the respective items. These connections might involve integrated sensors in the jacket that provide the measured information for further processing by the respective devices. Jackets that serve as portable charging stations for electronic devices are also already known. For instance, a wearer of such a jacket could charge their mobile phone using it.

[0003] Initial approaches can already be gleaned from the state of the art.

[0004] The publication WO 2013 / 030015 A1 describes a known piece of work equipment. Specifically, it presents a work device with at least one portable PC for personal outdoor use. This work device is intended for use in the field of railway protection systems. To enable convenient and safe use of a PC that is not designed for extreme external influences, particularly those associated with consumer products, the PC is housed in a protective enclosure that can be zipped to a work coat. The zipper establishes a signal-transmitting connection between the PC and at least one integrated device.

[0005] A smart belt system is also disclosed in US patent 9,859,938 B2. This belt system comprises a belt with numerous holders for various devices, including a firearm, a baton, and a stun gun; a GPS component located within the belt, configured to track the belt's location and movement; and a microprocessor located within the belt capable of executing logic commands to monitor and control the activities of the various devices and the location and movement data generated by the GPS component. Furthermore, a wireless data communication system is provided, which communicates wirelessly with an external data communication system. Data can be stored on a memory component accessible to the microprocessor.This can be used to store activity data from the multitude of devices and the location and movement data of the belt generated by the GPS component.

[0006] EP 2 644 045 A1 discloses a device that enables the supply of power to heating devices through contact between handles and gloves. This device includes two sliding rings on a vehicle structure and electrically conductive contacts placed on the glove.

[0007] In practical applications of systems between clothing items and other technical devices, reliability and safety have so far only been the initial focus of technical development, indicating a need for further development in this area.

[0008] DE 10 2018 105 205 A1 discloses a system for energy and signal transmission between a piece of clothing and a vehicle structure of a vehicle, wherein the vehicle structure is a vehicle seat and the piece of clothing is trousers or a jacket of the driver.

[0009] The invention is based on the objective of providing a system for energy and / or signal transmission that enables reliable and safe use for users.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a system for energy and / or signal transmission is provided. Such a system comprises at least one article of clothing and at least one vehicle structure, wherein the at least one article of clothing and the at least one vehicle structure each have at least one connection point, which is compatible with at least one other connection point, so that energy and / or signal transmission can take place between the at least one article of clothing and the at least one vehicle structure, wherein the energy and / or signal transmission is automatically started when the respective connection points of the at least one article of clothing and the at least one vehicle structure touch at at least two defined and separate areas of the respective connection points.

[0011] According to the invention, the vehicle structure further includes a steering device. The connection areas provided can be located, for example, in grip areas of this steering device. The steering device could also have multiple grip areas. Furthermore, a user could grasp the steering device almost completely at various points, with different functions being provided in the respective, individually defined areas.In this context, for example, if the areas of the respective connection points are successfully positioned relative to each other, the user and / or the system or a higher-level technical component in the vehicle can be signaled that a safe position of the user or the driver of the vehicle has now been reached, so that certain functionalities in the vehicle, system or in the vehicle structure and / or in the clothing item are subsequently activated and / or enabled.

[0012] Furthermore, according to the invention, the steering device is the handlebar of a two-wheeled vehicle, in particular a bicycle, e-bike, cargo bike, electric cargo bike, motorcycle, scooter, electric scooter, hybrid electric scooter, Streetscooter, electric scooter, hybrid electric scooter, or kick scooter. In the handlebar of a two-wheeled vehicle, the at least two defined and separate areas are to be arranged particularly well at least one connection point. Each connection point has corresponding defined and separate areas, which can then be connected to respective areas of the garment.

[0013] It is envisaged that the respective connection points between the at least one garment and the at least one vehicle structure will feature at least partially electrically conductive textile fibers in at least two defined and separate areas. This will allow for contacting, yet fully flexible, electrical connections between the textile surfaces. As soon as one surface, such as a garment on the body, is in a defined position relative to the other and touches it at at least two points, energy and signal transmission between the two textiles should start automatically. The partial conductivity of the textile surfaces will be ensured by electrically conductive textile fibers. In this context, the control electronics can also be integrated downstream. The control electronics could, for example, be located within the vehicle structure.The conductive surfaces are arranged, for example, to coincide with the typical contact points between the textiles in everyday life with the highest possible probability. If there is insufficient contact between the two textile surfaces or a short circuit occurs, no electrical voltage is present to prevent accidental exposure of the user. This means that minor movements of the textiles relative to each other can result in multiple contacts over a certain period of time without the user noticing.

[0014] This ensures reliable and safe operation for users of the presented system, as energy and / or signal transmission is only automatically initiated once the system components—the clothing item and the vehicle structure—are positioned within their defined and separate zones. In other words, this prevents unintentional activation, which could lead to an unsafe situation. Furthermore, the system's reliability is guaranteed by the user's conscious handling, as the desired effect can only be reliably achieved through deliberate and targeted positioning.Instead of an undefined connection between the components, which might be repeatedly interrupted or only partially deliver the desired effect, a precisely defined position of the respective areas relative to each other is necessary in order to transfer energy in the form of electrical current from the vehicle structure to the garment. A user of the system aligns the two defined and separate areas of the connection point on the garment so that the two defined and separate areas of the connection point on the vehicle structure are aligned with the areas of the connection point on the garment.Due to the defined positioning, automatic energy and / or signal transmission is initiated via the respective connection points between the garment and the vehicle structure. The vehicle structure can be designed in a wide variety of ways, and the type of vehicle itself can also vary. For example, energy transmission can be achieved through electrical conductivity. Instead of plug connections, a self-contacting connection technology is used, eliminating the need for additional components. Furthermore, the presented system reliably avoids transmission losses, such as those that occur with contactless solutions.Especially when the defined and separated areas cover relatively large surfaces, multiple reliable current paths can be established, resulting in a high probability of secure contact over extended periods. In particular, the system can be used, for example, in electric vehicles to power functional clothing while driving without the need for cable connections. Furthermore, data exchange can also occur via this pathway.

[0015] Further preferred embodiments of the invention result from the other features mentioned in the dependent claims.

[0016] In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the system comprises at least one control device, wherein the energy and / or signal transmission is automatically initiated when the respective connection points of the at least one article of clothing and the at least one vehicle structure touch at at least two defined and separate areas, and additionally, the at least one control device enables the energy and / or signal transmission. The control device thus reliably detects whether a valid positioning of the previously described areas has been reached or established, so that an automatic transmission of energy and / or signals can be initiated and maintained, for example, over a longer period of time.The control device can, for example, be integrated in such a way that it can reliably detect whether a closed circuit is achieved or maintained due to positioning, thus ensuring a reliable system that also provides safety for users. Particularly in the case of energy transmission, this ensures that, for example, no short circuit occurs and no energy is transferred unintentionally in a way that could harm a user. In other words, no electrical voltage is present if there is insufficient contact between the areas or if a short circuit occurs, thus reliably and safely preventing unintentional exposure of people.The control device can be integrated into the system for these purposes, for example in the vehicle structure, so that it can detect whether, for example, a circuit is closed in accordance with the function of the system, with the garment and the vehicle structure being aligned accordingly with each other.

[0017] Furthermore, in another preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that, depending on the successful positioning of the two defined and separate areas of the respective connection points and upon commencement of energy and / or signal transmission, at least one confirmation signal is triggered and / or at least one functional component in the at least one article of clothing and / or in the vehicle is activated. In this way, a user of the system is informed particularly reliably whether the necessary positioning of the article of clothing and the vehicle structure has been achieved, so that an automatic start process of energy and / or signal transmission can take place. The confirmation signal can, for example, be acoustic and / or visual. The confirmation signal itself or additionally could also include a vibration function.A functional component can be, for example, any sensor element designed to register temperature and humidity. Functional elements can also be any components for storing data, enabling the exchange of signals or data between the vehicle structure and the garment. This allows, for example, comfort control of the garment.

[0018] Furthermore, in another preferred embodiment of the invention, the control device comprises at least one control electronics unit or is itself a control electronics unit. This allows the aforementioned advantages to be achieved even more effectively. For example, the control electronics can be located downstream and detect whether a circuit is closed or whether there is no short circuit and energy can be transferred. This also ensures a particularly high level of reliability and safety for the system.

[0019] Furthermore, in another preferred embodiment of the invention, the connection points of the at least one garment are arranged in at least one forearm area and / or on at least one palm. Such garments can, for example, have openings for the thumbs in the sleeves, so that this area functions as at least a partial glove. A connection via the two areas to the vehicle structure can thus encompass a wide variety of configurations. Depending on the application of the system, a wide range of connection types can be provided, which may differ, for example, in the type of energy and signal transmission or be assigned and / or intended to have different functions.

[0020] Furthermore, in a further preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that one area of ​​the at least two defined and separate areas of the connection points of the at least one article of clothing is arranged on a right forearm area and / or on a right palm and the other area on a left forearm area and / or on a left palm, so that when the two areas are positioned accordingly on the areas of the vehicle structure, the energy and / or signal transmission is automatically started.

[0021] In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the at least one article of clothing is a glove, and the at least one vehicle structure is the handlebars of a two-wheeled vehicle. The at least two defined and separate areas of the connection point of the glove are arranged on the palm of the glove, and the at least two defined and separate areas of the connection point of the handlebars are arranged in a grip area of ​​the handlebars, so that when the glove is positioned with the grip area, the energy and / or signal transmission is automatically started. The aforementioned advantages can thus be achieved even more effectively.

[0022] Furthermore, in a further preferred embodiment of the invention, at least partially electrically conductive textile fibers with metal particles and / or metal fibers are provided at the respective connection points between the at least one garment and the at least one vehicle structure, and / or carbon black particles, in particular polycarbonate, are incorporated as a filling in polymeric fibers, especially those based on polyethylene and / or polypropylene, to provide electrical conductivity. This allows for even greater reliability and safety of the system, as a user-defined and definable connection can be achieved depending on the specific characteristics of the textile fibers.In the case of energy transfer in the form of an electric current, electrical conductivity can be achieved by incorporating carbon black particles, such as Polybak, as a filler in polymeric fibers, for example, based on polyethylene or polypropylene, or even cellulose as the matrix material. It is important that a chemical bond can form between the matrix and the filler material. The matrix material thus forms the structure of the fiber, and the filler material enables electrical current paths due to the contact of the particles (percolation), which develop from a certain filler content (approximately 5%). During material production, the filler and matrix material are mixed together and then spun into textile fibers. The aforementioned form of integrating electrically conductive fibers into partially conductive textile surfaces can be implemented and achieved in this way, for example.

[0023] Furthermore, in a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the functional component in the garment and / or the glove comprises a heating device and / or a cooling device and / or a ventilation device and / or a drying device and / or a light element and / or an acoustic signaling element and / or a vibration signaling element and / or a haptic signaling element and / or an odor signaling element, wherein the functional component can be controlled by means of at least one measured state value from at least one sensor element arranged in the garment and / or the glove. In this way, the system can be used even more reliably and safely by the user. Moreover, a certain degree of automation can thus support the application.If a sensor detects that a user-defined temperature threshold has been reached, the heating device can be activated for a defined period. It is also conceivable that the acoustic signaling element could provide a beep or even a short text announcement. This could, for example, be designed so that the system informs the user of any action. The acoustic signaling element could be a speaker that can be positioned on the vehicle or even in another garment. A sensor could also detect that a system malfunction is likely due to improper glove positioning and indicate this with one or more light signals.This could be, for example, just a brief flash or a specific color, allowing a user to reliably interpret this form of light signal. A user could also define their own light signals for corresponding sensor readings, thus creating a customized system for their specific needs and enabling even more reliable system operation.

[0024] This heating device can therefore be activated depending on the positioning of the previously described connection types between the glove, or the pair of gloves worn, and the steering system. It is also conceivable that this heating device is powered by an integrated energy source within the glove and can be recharged via the connection to the vehicle structure during use by an electrical energy source, such as the vehicle itself. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the heating device is designed without an integrated battery in the clothing and, in this case, functions solely through the automatically established connection and the associated energy transfer.Since heating processes in smart clothing require significantly more energy compared to other functions (for example, 70 watts for a jacket), the presented system can achieve particularly reliable and safe operation. Due to the unique connection method using defined and separate areas, no additional coupling elements such as snaps, Velcro, or zippers are needed to ensure successful energy transfer. Specifically, the heating element in the glove can fully cover all interior areas and can also be designed with higher energy requirements, as the connection guarantees a secure and reliable power supply at all times.It is also conceivable, as mentioned above, that the heating device could be comfort-controlled using corresponding sensor elements in the glove or, more generally, in the garment. These sensor elements could, for example, register temperature and humidity in the contact area between the user's body and the functional clothing, or perform corresponding measurements and transmit these signals for comfort control of the heating device. The individual elements mentioned above can include any additional components necessary to ensure their functionality. For example, a light element could comprise various LEDs or similar devices. A haptic signal element could, for instance, have means that can send one or more pressure pulses toward the user. For example, such a pressure pulse could be applied to the user's palm.An odor signaling element can, for example, release a previously user-defined odorant into at least certain areas of the garment. This could be implemented, for instance, at a collar, so that the user can reliably detect this odor.

[0025] Finally, in a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the at least one article of clothing is trousers and the at least one vehicle structure is a seat of a two-wheeled vehicle, wherein the at least two defined and separate areas of the connection point of the trousers are arranged on the respective right and left seat areas of the trousers, and the at least two defined and separate areas of the connection point of the seat are arranged on the respective right and left seat areas of the seat. The functionalities described above between a glove and the steering device also apply, in a correspondingly modified form, to this possible embodiment of the presented system.In this context, a combination with the aforementioned variants is also conceivable, particularly if several vehicle structures and clothing items are intended for the system. The different areas of the various connection points can be combined in such a way that any number of different functionalities can be provided for in the system or defined by the user before commissioning.

[0026] Unless otherwise stated in individual cases, the various embodiments of the invention mentioned in this application can be advantageously combined with one another.

[0027] The invention is explained below using exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. These show: Figure 1: A clothing item in the form of a glove from a system for energy and / or signal transmission; Figure 1: Another clothing item in the form of a glove from a system for energy and / or signal transmission; Figure 2: A handle element from a steering device for use in a system for energy and / or signal transmission; Figure 3: A system for energy and / or signal transmission; Figure 4: Another clothing item from a system for energy and / or signal transmission on a person; Figure 4: Steering device from a system for energy and / or signal transmission; Figure 5: Another clothing item from a system for energy and / or signal transmission on a person; Figure 5: Another steering device from a system for energy and / or signal transmission; Figure 6: Variants of other steering devices from a system for energy and / or signal transmission;Figure 7A shows a further variant of a steering device of a system for energy and / or signal transmission; Figure 7B shows a further variant of a steering device of a system for energy and / or signal transmission; Figure 7A in the installed state; Figure 8, a piece of clothing from a system for energy and / or signal transmission; Figure 9A, a variant of a vehicle structure from a system for energy and / or signal transmission; Figure 9B, legs, another variant of a vehicle structure from a system for energy and / or signal transmission; and Figure 10, trousers from a system for energy and / or signal transmission.

[0028] Figure 1AFigure 10 shows a garment 10 in the form of a glove 12 from a system for energy and / or signal transmission. The palm 14 of the glove 12 faces the viewer. Two defined and separate areas 16 and 18 of a connection point 20 are depicted on the palm 14. One area 16 is located on the surface of the little finger, and the other area 18 is located on the surface of the thumb. The areas 16 and 18 are essentially elongated and shaped according to the respective forms of the little finger and thumb, with a generally rectangular shape and rounded corners. It is conceivable that these areas 16 and 18 could vary in size, shape, and position, as long as they are defined and separate from one another.In this way, these areas 16, 18 almost completely cover the corresponding contact surfaces of these two limbs, so that when the clothing item 10 is used in the form of the glove 12, a reliable and secure connection and thus energy and / or signal transmission to a vehicle structure not shown in detail in this figure is possible. The glove 12 is designed in this case to fully enclose all fingers and to include a cuff element 22, for example, an elastic cuff element, in the wrist area. A grip surface 24 is also provided on the palm 14, which almost completely covers the palm 14 of the glove 12 and thus ensures a secure grip during use. The areas 16, 18 of the connection point 20 are located above this grip surface 24.It is conceivable that in another variant not shown, at least a partial mixing of the grip surface 24 and the areas 16, 18 is provided. The areas 16, 18 could, for example, comprise electrically conductive textile fibers and thus provide the intended functionality of the system.

[0029] Figure 1BFigure 1 shows another article of clothing 10 in the form of a glove 12 from a system for energy and / or signal transmission. In this version, the glove 12 is depicted as fingerless. In other words, the glove 12 is designed such that the user has free fingers and a free thumb outside the glove 12 when using it. Areas 16 and 18 of the connection point 20 are shown accordingly on the palm 14 in this version. One area 16 is located in a lower ball area below the thumb, and the other area 18 is located in a ball area below the little finger. It is conceivable that these areas 16 and 18 could be varied in size, shape, and position, as long as they are defined and separate from each other.A grip surface 24 is provided on the palm 14, which almost completely covers the palm 14 of the glove 12, thus ensuring a secure grip during use. Areas 16 and 18 of the connection point 20 are located above this grip surface 24. It is conceivable that in another variant, not shown, the grip surface 24 and areas 16 and 18 are at least partially integrated. Areas 16 and 18 could, for example, comprise electrically conductive textile fibers and thus provide the intended functionality of the system. A closure element 26 is also provided in the wrist area, allowing the glove 12 to be held in a defined position when worn. For example, the closure element 26 could comprise a hook-and-loop fastener and a corresponding counterpart.Other variants of the locking element 26 are conceivable in variants not shown.

[0030] Figure 2 Figure 1 shows a handle element 28 of a vehicle structure not shown in detail. The vehicle structure in this case is a steering device, also not shown in detail. The handle element 28 has a connection point 20, which in turn has areas 16 and 18. These areas 16 and 18 are defined, i.e., provided within a predetermined and limited area, and are shown separately from each other. The connection point 20 with the two areas 16 and 18 can be connected to the [unclear] in the Figures 1A and 1B The gloves 12 shown are brought together during use so that energy and / or signal transfer between the vehicle structure (not shown) and the glove 12 can take place or be started automatically.

[0031] Figure 3Figure 1 shows a system 30 for energy and / or signal transmission. Such a system 30 comprises two articles of clothing 10 in the form of gloves 12 and a vehicle structure 32 in the form of a steering device 34. The steering device 34 is shown with two grip elements 28, which are arranged on opposite end regions 36 of the steering device 34. In the shown Figure 3 A user 38 wears the two gloves 12 and grasps the two handle elements 28 of the steering device 34 with them, so that energy and / or signal transmission between the clothing items 10 and the vehicle structure 32 can take place. The gloves 12 can, for example, be designed according to the Figure 1B The glove 12 shown is designed and the grip elements 28 can be, for example, according to the one shown in Figure 2 The handle element 28 shown is designed so that it can be used over the Figure 3The functionality of the system 30 is ensured by the areas 16 and 18, which are not shown in detail. In other words, the areas 16 and 18, which are not shown in detail, can also be understood as special contact surfaces that enable electrical energy and data transmission between the gloves 12 and the steering device 34. For example, energy from a vehicle battery (not shown in detail) can thus be transferred from the vehicle structure 32 to the gloves 12. In this case, the vehicle is a bicycle 40.

[0032] Figure 4AFigure 1 shows another article of clothing 10 from a system 30 for energy and / or signal transmission to a person. In this case, the article of clothing 10 is a jacket 42, the jacket 42 having openings 44 at the ends of the respective left and right sleeves through which the user's thumbs 38 can be inserted, so that the ends of the respective left and right sleeves at least partially cover the user's hands 38 and thus fulfill a similar function to gloves. The jacket 42 has a connection point 20, which is provided with two areas 16, 18. With respect to the plane of the image, one area 16 is shown on the left and the other area 18 on the right. The areas 16, 18 each form self-defined, i.e., limited, areas at the ends of the sleeves.These areas 16, 18 are essentially rectangular and, when worn, cover the respective palms of the hands when the thumbs are inserted through the openings 44. For the functionality of the presented system 30, both areas 16, 18 of the connection point 20 must therefore be positioned on a vehicle structure (not shown in detail) so that, as a result of this positioning, an energy and / or signal transmission between the clothing item 10 and the vehicle structure (not shown in detail) can be automatically initiated and subsequently maintained.

[0033] Figure 4BFigure 1 shows a steering device 34 in the form of a handlebar 46 of a bicycle 40. Grip elements 28 are shown at each end of the handlebar 46, and this area can also be referred to as the grip area 48. On the left grip element 28 (relative to the plane of the image), an area 16 of a connection point 20 is shown, and on the right grip element 28, another area 18 of the connection point 20 is shown. In this respect, the jacket 42 can be separated from the Figure 4AThe areas 16 and 18 shown there are positioned with the steering device 34 in such a way that an automatic energy and / or signal transmission can be triggered. When the user 38 grasps the two grip elements 28 with areas 16 and 18 accordingly, the system 30 recognizes that this function should now be triggered. For example, when the respective areas 16 and 18 of the clothing item 10 and the vehicle structure 32 are positioned in the intended manner, i.e., correctly aligned with each other, an electrical circuit is closed and an automatic energy transfer is enabled. In this way, a safe connection can be ensured, since current only flows in a designated position. This increases safety when using the system.

[0034] Figure 5AFigure 1 shows another article of clothing 10 from a system 30 for energy and / or signal transmission to a person. In this case, the article of clothing 10 is a jacket 42, which has openings 44 at the ends of the respective left and right sleeves through which the user's thumbs 38 can be inserted, so that the ends of the respective left and right sleeves at least partially cover the user's hands 38 and thus fulfill a similar function to gloves. This jacket 42 has two separate connection points 20, one on the left sleeve and the other on the right sleeve (relative to the plane of the image). Each of the two connection points 20 has two areas 16, 18.These areas 16 and 18 are essentially depicted in an elongated, curved shape and, when worn, cover the respective edges of the palms when the thumbs are inserted through the openings 44. For the functionality of the presented system 30, both areas 16 and 18 of the respective connection points 20 must be positioned on a vehicle structure (not shown in detail) so that, as a result of this positioning, an energy and / or signal transmission between the garment 10 and the vehicle structure (not shown in detail) can be automatically initiated and subsequently maintained. It is conceivable that each connection point 20 must therefore be positioned independently with the two areas 16 and 18 to achieve the corresponding functionality.It is also conceivable that the two connection points 20 with the areas 16 and 18 are designed to be user-configurable in a combined manner. For example, it could be stipulated that all areas 16 and 18 must be positioned directly from all connection points 20, or positioned in a specific sequence, in order to trigger a desired functionality.

[0035] Figure 5B Figure 1 shows another steering device 34 in the form of a handlebar 46 from a bicycle 40. Grip elements 28 are shown at each end of the handlebar 46, and this area can also be referred to as the grip area 48. On the left grip element 28 (relative to the image plane), areas 16 and 18 of a connection point 20 are shown, and on the right grip element 28, further areas 16 and 18 of another connection point 20 are shown. In this respect, the jacket 42 can be separated from the Figure 5AThe areas 16 and 18 shown there are positioned with the steering device 34 in such a way that an automatic energy and / or signal transmission can be triggered. When the user 38 grasps the two grip elements 28 with areas 16 and 18 accordingly, the system 30 recognizes that this function is now to be triggered. It is conceivable that each connection point 20 must be positioned independently with the two areas 16 and 18 to achieve the corresponding functionality. It is also conceivable that the two connection points 20 with areas 16 and 18 are designed to be user-configurable in combination. For example, it could be stipulated that all areas 16 and 18 must be positioned directly by all connection points 20 or positioned in a specific sequence to trigger a desired functionality.

[0036] Figure 6shows variants of further steering devices 34 of a system 30 for energy and / or signal transmission. In particular, shows Figure 6 Thus, various variants of steering devices 34 in the form of different variants of handlebars 46 for a bicycle 40. In the respective grip areas 48, various forms of grip elements 28 are shown according to the respective variant, with respective areas 16, 18 of respective connection points 20 being shown.

[0037] Figure 7AFigure 34 shows another variant of a steering device 34 from a system 30 for energy and / or signal transmission. This variant can be mounted on a standard handlebar 46, for example, of a bicycle 40, thus enabling the functionality of the presented system 30 as a kind of retrofit kit. The steering device 34 shown is a two-part design with a left and a right mounting element 50, 52. These mounting elements 50, 52 can each be mounted separately and essentially parallel to each other on the handlebar 46 of, for example, a bicycle 40. Each mounting element 50, 52 has a support element 54 on which a user can rest their forearms. The mounting elements 50, 52 also include respective grip bars 56, which can be used as grip elements or grip areas.The respective storage surface elements 54 have corresponding areas 16, and the handles have the associated other areas 18. Using these areas 16 and 18, the functionality of the system 30 can be provided, as explained above. For this purpose, a clothing item 10 (not shown in detail) with a corresponding connection point 20 and corresponding areas 16 and 18 can be connected to or positioned with the steering device 34, so that an energy and / or signal transmission is automatically started at a predetermined position. A corresponding variant of a clothing item 10, which is connected to this in . Figure 7A The variant of vehicle structure 32 shown is compatible, as will be shown in Figure 8 depicted.

[0038] Figure 7B shows the variant of the further steering device from Figure 7A in the installed state and in use with one user 38.

[0039] Figure 8Figure 10 shows another article of clothing 10 from a system 30 for transmitting energy and / or signals to a person. This article of clothing 10 is particularly compatible with the system described in Figure 10. Figure 7AThe depicted vehicle structure 32 is designed. The clothing item 10 is, in this case, a jacket 42, which has openings 44 at the ends of the respective left and right sleeves through which the user's thumbs 38 can be inserted, so that the ends of the respective left and right sleeves at least partially cover the user's hands 38 and thus fulfill a similar function to gloves. This jacket 42 has two separate connection points 20, one on the left sleeve and the other on the right sleeve (relative to the plane of the image). The two connection points 20 each have two areas 16, 18. Areas 16 are located on the forearm areas of the jacket 42 and areas 18 on the palm areas of the jacket 42, so that, when positioned accordingly, energy and / or signal transmission can be initiated automatically.

[0040] Figure 9AFigure 3 shows a variant of a vehicle structure 32, in which the vehicle structure 32 is a special variant of a saddle 58 from a bicycle 40. The variant of the saddle 58 shown can generally be used for any two-wheeled vehicle. The variant of the saddle 58 shown has separate left and right seat elements 60, 62, with respective areas 16, 18 provided by a connection point 20. The defined areas 16, 18 are shown essentially reduced in size in the form of the respective seat elements 60, 62 and are designed to be connected to an article of clothing 10 (not shown in detail). An article of clothing 10 compatible with this variant of a vehicle structure 32 is shown in Figure 10 depicted.

[0041] Figure 9BFigure 3 shows another variant of a vehicle structure 32, in this case a special variant of a saddle 58 from a bicycle 40. The variant of the saddle 58 shown can generally be used for any two-wheeled vehicle. The variant of the saddle 58 shown has a one-piece seat 64, on which respective areas 16, 18 are provided by a connection point 20. The defined areas 16, 18 are essentially rectangular and shown separately from each other and are designed to be connected to an article of clothing 10, which is not shown in detail. In particular, the respective areas 16, 18 are provided at a point on the seat 64 where the buttocks of a user 38 are located when the vehicle structure 32 is in use. An article of clothing 10 compatible with this variant of a vehicle structure 32 is shown in Figure 3. Figure 10 depicted.

[0042] Figure 10 Figure 10 shows another article of clothing 10 from a system 30 for energy and / or signal transmission to a person. In this case, the article of clothing 10 is a pair of trousers 66. These trousers 66 have a connection point 20 with respective areas 16 and 18. The areas 16 and 18 are located on the left and right sides of the seat area of ​​the trousers 66, respectively, so that energy and / or signal transmission can be started automatically when the trousers are positioned accordingly. In other words, a user 38 wearing these trousers 66 and orienting themselves on a corresponding vehicle structure 32, such as a saddle 58, can Figure 9A or Figure 9B sets, trigger or utilize the previously explained functionality of the presented system 30. Reference symbol list

[0043] 10 Article of clothing 12 Glove 14 Palm 16 Area 18 Area 20 Connection point 22 Waistband element 24 Grip surface 26 Closure element 28 Grip element 30 Energy and / or signal transmission system 32 Vehicle structure 34 Steering device 36 End area 38 User 40 Bicycle 42 Jacket 44 Opening 46 Handlebar 48 Grip area 50 Mounting element 52 Mounting element 54 Storage area element 56 Handlebar 58 Saddle 60 Seat section element 62 Seat section element 64 Seat 66 Trousers

Claims

1. A system (30) for energy and / or signal transmission, comprising at least one clothing item (10) and at least one vehicle structure (32) of a vehicle, wherein at least this clothing item (10) and at least this vehicle structure (32) each have at least one connection point (20) which is compatible with at least one of the other connection point (20), respectively, so that energy and / or signal transmission can take place between at least this clothing item (10) and at least this vehicle structure (32), wherein the energy and / or signal transmission is automatically started when the respective connection points (20) of at least this clothing item (10) and at least this vehicle structure (32) touch at least at two defined and separate areas (16, 18) of the respective connection points (20), wherein the respective connection points of at least this clothing item (10) and at least this vehicle structure (32) have at least partially electrically conductive textile fibers at least at two defined and separate areas (16, 18), characterized in that the vehicle structure (32) comprises a steering device (34) and the steering device (34) is a handlebar of a two-wheeled vehicle, in particular, of a bicycle (40), electric bicycle, cargo bicycle, electric cargo bicycle, motorcycle, scooter, electric scooter, hybrid electric scooter, street scooter, electric scooter, hybrid electric scooter, kick scooter.

2. The system (30) according to claim 1, wherein the system (30) comprises at least one control device, wherein the energy and / or signal transmission is automatically started when the respective connection points (20) of at least this clothing item (10) and at least this vehicle structure (32) touch at least at two defined and separate areas (16, 18), and at least this control device additionally enables the energy and / or signal transmission.

3. The system (30) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein, depending on the successful establishment of the positioning of the two defined and separate areas (16, 18) of the respective connection points (20) and upon commencement of energy and / or signal transmission, at least one confirmation signal is triggered and / or at least one functional component in at least this clothing item (10) and / or in the vehicle is started.

4. The system (30) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the control device comprises or is itself control electronics.

5. The system (30) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connection points (20) of at least this clothing item (10) are arranged in at least one forearm area and / or on at least one palm.

6. The system (30) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein one area of at least these two defined and separate areas (16, 18) of the connection points (20) of at least this clothing item (10) is arranged on a right forearm area and / or on a right palm, and the other area is arranged on a left forearm area and / or on a left palm, such that when the two areas (16, 18) are positioned accordingly on the areas (16, 18) of the vehicle structure (32), the energy and / or signal transmission is automatically started.

7. The system (30) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least this clothing item (10) is a glove (12) and at least this vehicle structure (32) is a handlebar (46) of a two-wheeled vehicle, wherein at least these two defined and separate areas (16, 18) of the connection point (20) of the glove (12) are arranged on a palm of the glove (12) and at least these two defined and separate areas (16, 18) of the connection point (20) of the handlebar (46) are arranged in a grip area (48) of the handlebar (46) such that when the glove (12) is positioned with the grip area (48), the energy and / or signal transmission is automatically started.

8. The system (30) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at the respective connection points (20) of at least this clothing item (10) and at least this vehicle structure (32) at least partially electrically conductive textile fibers with metal particles and / or metal fibers are provided, and / or, to provide electrical conductivity, carbon black particles, in particular Polybak, are incorporated as a filling in polymeric fibers, in particular based on polyethylene and / or polypropylene.

9. The system (30) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the functional component in the clothing item (10) and / or in the glove (12) comprises a heating device and / or a cooling device and / or a ventilation device and / or a drying device and / or a light element and / or an acoustic signaling element and / or a vibration signaling element and / or a haptic signaling element and / or an odor signaling element, and wherein the functional component is controllable by means of at least one measured state value of at least one sensor element arranged in the clothing item (10) and / or in the glove (12).

10. The system (30) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least this clothing item (10) is trousers and at least this vehicle structure (32) is a seat device of a two-wheeled vehicle, wherein at least these two defined and separate areas (16, 18) of the connection point (20) of the trousers (66) are arranged on respective right and left seat areas of the trousers (66) and at least these two defined and separate areas (16, 18) of the connection point (20) of the seat device are arranged on respective right and left seat areas of the seat device.