Textiles and textile equipment

Abstract

To provide a woven fiber fabric whose overall shape is unlikely to be distorted. [Solution] A fiber fabric 10 is provided in which a plurality of warp threads 11 and a plurality of weft threads 12 are combined vertically and horizontally, and the plurality of warp threads 11 each have a corner formed by the outer circumferential surface within a cross section in the thickness direction, and the plurality of weft threads 12 each have a corner formed by the outer circumferential surface within a cross section in the thickness direction.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to textile fabrics having warp and weft threads, and textile devices. [Background technology]

[0002] An example of a fiber fabric having warp and weft threads is described in Patent Document 1. The cleaning fabric material as a fiber fabric described in Patent Document 1 has a ground weave formed by warp and weft threads, and a large number of cut piles made of monofilaments woven into the ground weave and having both ends protruding from the ground weave. The both ends of the cut piles protrude at an angle so as to be spaced apart from each other, and are held so as to intersect with other cut piles when viewed from the warp or weft direction. The cross-sectional shape of the warp and weft threads is approximately circular or elliptical. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2008-80012 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The inventors of the present application recognized that the cleaning fabric described in Patent Document 1 has a problem in that the cross-sectional shape of the warp and weft threads is approximately circular or elliptical, making the contact points between the warp and weft threads slippery and making the overall shape prone to deformation.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a fiber fabric and a textile tool that are resistant to deformation of the overall shape. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The fiber fabric of the present disclosure is a fiber fabric in which a plurality of warp threads and a plurality of weft threads are combined vertically and horizontally, and each of the plurality of warp threads has a corner formed by an outer circumferential surface within a cross section in the thickness direction, and each of the plurality of weft threads has a corner formed by an outer circumferential surface within a cross section in the thickness direction. Effect of the Invention

[0007] In the fiber woven fabric of the present disclosure, the contact points between the warp yarns and the weft yarns are less likely to slip, and the overall shape is less likely to lose its shape. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1(A) is a schematic perspective view of a textile device having a fiber fabric, and FIG. 1(B) is a partially enlarged plan view of the fiber fabric. [Diagram 2] Figure 2(A) is a partial cross-sectional view of the woven device shown in Figure 1(A) taken along line II-II in the thickness direction, and Figure 2(B) is a partial cross-sectional view of the woven device shown in Figure 1(A) taken along line III-III in the thickness direction. [Diagram 3] Figure 3(A) is a cross-sectional view showing an example in which the outer peripheral shape in a cross section in the thickness direction of the warp and weft threads is star-shaped, Figure 3(B) is a cross-sectional view showing an example in which the outer peripheral shape in a cross section in the thickness direction of the warp and weft threads is triangular, and Figure 3(C) is a cross-sectional view showing an example in which the outer peripheral shape in a cross section in the thickness direction of the warp and weft threads is pentagonal. [Figure 4] FIG. 4(A) is a schematic diagram showing an example of a use of the fiber fabric in a shoe, FIG. 4(B) is a schematic diagram showing an example of a use of the fiber fabric in a glove, and FIG. 4(C) is a schematic diagram showing an example of a use of the fiber fabric in a tire. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] (Textile Fabric Overview) In this embodiment, specific examples of woven fiber fabrics are described with reference to the drawings, in which like elements are designated by like reference numerals.

[0010] The fiber fabric 10 shown in Fig. 1(A) may be configured, for example, in a sheet or mat shape. When the fiber fabric 10 is laid flat on a table and viewed from directly above, the peripheral shape of the fiber fabric 10 may be any of a square, a circle, an ellipse, etc. When the fiber fabric 10 is viewed from above, as shown in Fig. 1(B), a plurality of warp threads 11 are arranged parallel to one another, and a plurality of weft threads 12 are arranged parallel to one another.

[0011] In addition, when the fiber fabric 10 is viewed in a plan view, a plurality of warp threads 11 and a plurality of weft threads 12 are arranged to cross at a predetermined angle, for example, at an angle of approximately 90 degrees. Both the warp threads 11 and the weft threads 12 are linear materials. Furthermore, as shown in Figs. 2(A) and 2(B), adjacent warp threads 11 are displaced in different directions in the thickness direction of the fiber fabric 10, specifically, in a wavy shape. Furthermore, adjacent weft threads 12 are displaced in different directions in the thickness direction of the fiber fabric 10, specifically, in a wavy shape. Figs. 2(A) and 2(B) show an example in which one warp thread 11 is made of one linear material and one weft thread 12 is made of one linear material.

[0012] The material of each of the linear materials constituting the warp threads 11 and the weft threads 12 may be, for example, any of synthetic resins and inorganic materials. Synthetic resins include, for example, polyester, nylon, acrylic, etc. Inorganic materials include, for example, metal, glass, carbon, etc. The material of the warp threads 11 and the weft threads 12 is determined according to the use (application) of the fiber fabric 10. The outer peripheral shape of the warp threads 11 and the weft threads 12 in the cross section in the thickness direction (width direction) may be any of star, triangle, pentagon, etc. FIG. 2(A) shows an example in which the outer peripheral shape of the warp threads 11 is star-shaped, and FIG. 2(B) shows an example in which the outer peripheral shape of the weft threads 12 is star-shaped.

[0013] Fig. 3(A) shows an example in which the outer peripheral shape of the warp threads 11 and weft threads 12 is star-shaped. Fig. 3(B) shows an example in which the outer peripheral shape of the warp threads 11 and weft threads 12 is triangular. Fig. 3(C) shows an example in which the outer peripheral shape of the warp threads 11 and weft threads 12 is triangular. The warp threads 11 shown in Figs. 3(A), 3(B), and 3(C) have corners 11A formed by the outer peripheral surfaces in a cross section in the thickness direction. A plurality of corners 11A are arranged at predetermined intervals on a circumference centered on the center point C1 of the warp threads 11 in the thickness direction.

[0014] 3(A), 3(B), and 3(C) have corners 12A formed by the outer peripheral surface in a cross section in the thickness direction. A plurality of corners 12A are arranged at predetermined intervals on a circumference centered on a center point C2 of the weft yarn 12 in the thickness direction.

[0015] Corner 11A shown in Figure 3(A) and corner 11A shown in Figure 3(B) are less than 90 degrees. Corner 11A shown in Figure 3(C) is greater than 90 degrees. Corner 12A shown in Figure 3(A) and corner 12A shown in Figure 3(B) are less than 90 degrees. Corner 12A shown in Figure 3(C) is greater than 90 degrees.

[0016] (Examples of textile fabric use) FIG. 4(A) is a schematic diagram showing an example of use in which the fiber fabric 10 is provided on the sole 21 of a shoe 20. The fiber fabric 10 may be fixed to the sole 21 by a fixing element 30, such as an adhesive, a staple, or the like. The fiber fabric 10 may also be provided with an attachment / detachment device 31 as shown in FIG. 1(A). The fiber fabric 10 provided with the attachment / detachment device 31 can be understood as a textile tool 40. The attachment / detachment device 31 has a configuration that allows it to be attached to and detached from the sole 21. The attachment / detachment device 31 has, for example, a first engagement member provided on the fiber fabric 10 and a second engagement member provided on the sole 21. The first engagement member is an engagement claw, a hook, or the like. The second engagement member is an engagement hole, a hook, or the like.

[0017] When the fiber fabric 10 is provided on the shoe sole 21, a first surface of the fiber fabric 10 comes into contact with an object such as a road or the ground, and a second surface of the fiber fabric 10 comes into contact with the shoe sole 21. The fiber fabric 10 is pressed against the road or the ground, and functions as an anti-slip material for the shoe 20 due to frictional resistance. When the fiber fabric 10 is provided on the shoe sole 21, the material of the linear material constituting the warp threads 11 and the weft threads 12 is preferably polyester, nylon, acrylic, metal, glass, carbon, or the like.

[0018] 4(B) is a schematic diagram showing an example of use in which the fiber fabric 10 is provided in the gripping portion 23 of a glove 22. The gripping portion 23 is a portion of the glove 22 that comes into contact with an object when the glove 22 is worn on a user's hand and the user grips the object with the glove 22. The gripping portion 23 is a region of the glove 22 that extends from a portion corresponding to the palm to portions corresponding to the fingers.

[0019] The fiber fabric 10 may be fixed to the glove 22 by a fixing element 30, for example, an adhesive, stitching, or the like. The fiber fabric 10 may be configured to be attached to and detached from the glove 22 by, for example, an attachment / detachment device 31. The attachment / detachment device 31 has, for example, a first engagement member provided on the fiber fabric 10 and a second engagement member provided on the glove 22. The first engagement member and the second engagement member may be configured by a hook-and-loop fastener, a hook, or the like.

[0020] When the fiber fabric 10 is provided in the glove 22, the fiber fabric 10 is brought into contact with an object, such as a cup, a teacup, etc. The fiber fabric 10 is pressed against the object, and the frictional resistance serves to prevent the glove 22 from slipping. When the fiber fabric 10 is provided in the glove 22, the material of the linear material constituting the warp threads 11 and the weft threads 12 is preferably polyester, nylon, acrylic, carbon, etc.

[0021] FIG. 4(C) is a schematic diagram showing an example of use in which the fiber fabric 10 is provided on an outer peripheral surface 25 of a tire 24 of a vehicle. The outer peripheral surface 25 is the portion of the tire 24 that comes into contact with the ground. The fiber fabric 10 is configured so as to be attachable to and detachable from the tire 24 by an attachment / detachment device 31. The attachment / detachment device 31 includes, for example, a first engagement member and a second engagement member that are provided on the fiber fabric 10 and engage with each other. The first engagement member and the second engagement member are configured by hooks, engagement holes, etc.

[0022] When the fiber fabric 10 is provided on a tire 24, the fiber fabric 10 comes into contact with an object, such as a snowy road, an icy road surface, etc. The fiber fabric 10 is pressed against the object, and functions as an anti-slip material for the tire 24 due to frictional resistance. When the fiber fabric 10 is provided on a tire 24, the material of the linear members constituting the warp threads 11 and the weft threads 12 is preferably a flexible metal.

[0023] The fiber fabric 10 can also be used as a polishing tool for polishing an object. In this case, the warp threads 11 and the weft threads 12 can be made of, for example, metal, glass, carbon, etc. A worker can directly hold the fiber fabric 10 with his / her hands and rub the object with the surface of the fiber fabric 10. The fiber fabric 10 can be attached to an auxiliary tool, and the worker can rub the object by holding the auxiliary tool with his / her hands or by reciprocating the auxiliary tool while wearing the auxiliary tool on his / her hands. When the fiber fabric 10 is used as a polishing tool, the corners 11A of the warp threads 11 and the corners 12A of the weft threads 12 of the fiber fabric 10 rub against the surface of the object, and the surface of the object is polished.

[0024] (Effects of the embodiment) In the fiber fabric 10 of this embodiment, the corner 11A of the warp yarn 11 is pressed against the weft yarn 12. Also, the corner 12A of the weft yarn 12 is pressed against the warp yarn 11. Therefore, the contact pressure per unit area at the contact point between the corner 11A of the warp yarn 11 and the weft yarn 12 becomes relatively high. Also, the contact pressure per unit area between the corner 12A of the weft yarn 12 and the warp yarn 11 becomes relatively high. In other words, when an external force is generated in a direction that moves the warp yarn 11 relative to the weft yarn 12 in the thickness direction of the warp yarn 11, the frictional resistance at the contact point between the corner 11A of the warp yarn 11 and the weft yarn 12 increases, and the warp yarn 11 can be prevented from moving (sliding) relative to the weft yarn 12 in the thickness direction of the warp yarn 11.

[0025] Furthermore, when an external force is applied in a direction that moves the weft 12 in the thickness direction of the weft 12 relative to the warp 11, the frictional resistance at the contact point between the corner 12A of the weft 12 and the warp 11 increases, and the weft 12 can be prevented from moving (sliding) in the thickness direction of the weft 12 relative to the warp 11. Therefore, the fiber fabric 10 can be prevented from losing its shape.

[0026] (supplementary explanation) An example of the technical meaning of the matters described in this embodiment is as follows. The fiber woven fabric 10 is an example of a fiber woven fabric. The warp thread 11 is a warp thread, and the weft thread 12 is an example of a weft thread. The corners 11A and 12A are examples of corners. The textile tool 40 is an example of a textile tool. In this embodiment, an example is described in which one warp thread 11 is composed of one linear material, and one warp thread 11 is composed of one linear material. In contrast, one warp thread 11 may be composed of multiple linear materials. For example, one warp thread 11 may be composed of multiple linear materials twisted together. Also, one weft thread 12 may be composed of multiple linear materials. For example, one weft thread 12 may be composed of multiple linear materials twisted together. [Industrial Applicability]

[0027] This embodiment can be used as a fiber fabric having warp threads and weft threads, and as a textile tool. [Explanation of symbols]

[0028] 10... fiber fabric, 11... warp thread, 12... weft thread, 11A, 12A... corner portion, 40... weaving tool

Claims

1. A fiber fabric in which a plurality of warp threads and a plurality of weft threads are combined lengthwise and widthwise, Each of the warp yarns has a corner portion formed by an outer circumferential surface in a cross section in the thickness direction, Each of the plurality of weft yarns has a corner portion formed by an outer circumferential surface in a cross section in the thickness direction. Textile fabric.

2. A textile device having a fiber fabric in which a plurality of warp threads and a plurality of weft threads are combined lengthwise and widthwise, Each of the warp yarns has a corner portion formed by an outer circumferential surface in a cross section in the thickness direction, Each of the plurality of weft yarns has a corner portion formed by an outer circumferential surface in a cross section in the thickness direction, The textile tool has an attachment / detachment device that allows the textile to be attached to and detached from an object.

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