A NETWORK
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- Authority / Receiving Office
- MX · MX
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TAMA GRP
- Filing Date
- 2021-12-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Commonly used nets have limitations in adjusting their three-dimensional shape and maintaining stability during transportation and packaging, especially when enclosing items that require air to pass through, as they lack flexibility and adjustability in their geometric structure.
A network design featuring transverse and longitudinal webs with intermittently adhered films forming channels, allowing for adjustable intersections where transverse bands can move within channels, with varying adhesion strengths to enable geometric deformation independently of the bands' elasticity.
The design provides a flexible and adjustable network that can enclose items securely while allowing air passage, maintaining stability and shape integrity during transportation and packaging, with enhanced adjustability and resistance to deformation under external forces.
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A NETWORK CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional patent application No. 62 / 863,909, filed on June 20, 2019, and entitled NET, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to a network and, more particularly, but not exclusively, to an adjustable network. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Commonly used netting has a flat, two-dimensional shape that can be folded and glued together to create a three-dimensional form. Netting is often used for packaging items, point-of-sale displays, tissue boxes, wrappers, coverings, barriers, and more. Commonly used nets can provide protection to an item that is at least partially encased in the net while also supporting the item. For example, nets are used to wrap solid products of all kinds. Nets are used to transport various products safely and securely. Some commonly used nets are used in packaging and in medical treatments that require air to pass through the openings in the net. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The following forms of implementation and aspects thereof are described and illustrated together with systems, tools and methods that are intended as examples and illustrations and do not limit the scope. According to one aspect of some embodiments, a network is provided that includes a plurality of transverse bands, which intersect a plurality of longitudinal bands, wherein each longitudinal band of the plurality of longitudinal bands includes two intermittently adhered films forming channels at adhesion discontinuities +?nr i Ln / zznz / q / Yi between the films, and wherein, at an intersection of a longitudinal band and a transverse band, a transverse band is passed through a channel in said longitudinal band. According to some embodiments, at least one channel of the channels includes a semi-bonded zone, a non-bonded zone, a friction zone, or a combination thereof between the channel and the transverse bands. In some embodiments, at least one channel of the channels is configured to prevent the movement of the transverse band through the channel. In some embodiments, at least two of a plurality of transverse bands pass through channels of at least two of a plurality of longitudinal bands and form four intersections between the longitudinal and transverse bands. In some embodiments, the adhesion strength between the crossband and the films at the intersection is at least 30% weaker than the adhesion between the films. In some embodiments, the channel includes facing internal surfaces where the crossband occupies from 20% to 90% of the surface area of the internal surfaces. In some embodiments, the ratio of the surface area of the bonded portions of the films to the surface area of the films in the channel is at least 3:1. In some embodiments, the position and / or orientation of the transverse band relative to the longitudinal band in the channel can be adjusted. In some embodiments, the location of the intersection point between the longitudinal and transverse bands can be adjusted along at least one of the longitudinal and / or transverse bands. In some embodiments, the adjustability of the network is independent of the elasticity of the transverse and longitudinal bands. According to one aspect of some embodiments of the invention, a network is provided, including a plurality of transverse bands, intersecting a plurality of longitudinal bands, wherein each longitudinal band of the plurality of longitudinal bands includes two intermittently adhered films forming channels at adhesion discontinuities between the films, and wherein, at an intersection of a longitudinal band and a transverse band, a transverse band is passed through a channel in said longitudinal band, wherein the at least one channel of the channels is configured to prevent the movement of the at least one transverse band passed through it, and wherein the adhesion between each film of the films within the channel and the transverse band is at least 30% weaker than the adhesion between the adhered films. According to some embodiments, the adhesion within at least one channel of the films includes: a semi-adhered zone, a non-adhered zone, a friction zone, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, at least two of a plurality of transverse bands pass through channels of at least two of a plurality of longitudinal bands and form four intersections between the longitudinal and transverse bands. In some embodiments, the channel includes internal surfaces that face each other, and the transverse band occupies from 20 to 90% of the surface area of the internal surfaces. In some embodiments, the ratio of the surface area of the adhered portions of the films to the surface area of the films in the channel is at least 3:1. In some embodiments, the position and / or orientation of the transverse band relative to the longitudinal band in the channel can be adjusted. In some embodiments, the location of the intersection point between the longitudinal and transverse bands can be adjusted along at least one of the longitudinal and / or transverse bands. In some embodiments, the adjustability of the net is independent of the elasticity of the transverse and longitudinal bands. In some embodiments, the transverse band further crosses a longitudinal band of the edge in a serpentine or zigzag manner. In some embodiments, the transverse band crosses the longitudinal band of the net edge and forms a half-loop on one longitudinal edge of the net, another longitudinal edge of the net, or both.In some embodiments, the half-loop extends beyond one longitudinal edge of the net, another longitudinal edge of the net, or both. In some embodiments, the length (L) of the half-loop corresponds to a predetermined distance (D) between the intersection of the half-loop and the longitudinal edge band, on one longitudinal edge of the net, another longitudinal edge of the net, or both. In some embodiments, two adjacent segments of the cross-band passing through at least one longitudinal edge band define between them a half-loop blocking portion of the longitudinal edge band. In some embodiments, the ratio between an area (a) of such a blocking portion exclusive to the channels and an area (b) inclusive of the channels is expressed by (0.1b>a). According to some embodiments, a net is provided herein comprising: a plurality of longitudinal bands intersecting at least one longitudinal band, wherein each longitudinal band of said plurality of longitudinal bands comprises two intermittently adhered films forming channels at adhesion discontinuities between the films; and wherein, at an intersection of a longitudinal band and a transverse band, the transverse band passes through at least one channel in the longitudinal band, wherein the transverse band crosses at least a portion of said plurality of longitudinal bands in a serpentine or zigzag manner. The transverse band crosses the longitudinal band at the edge of the net and forms a half-loop at one longitudinal edge of the net, another longitudinal edge of the net, or both.In some embodiments, the half-loops extend beyond a longitudinal edge of the net, another longitudinal edge of the net, or both. In some embodiments, the length (L) of the half-loop corresponds to a predetermined distance (D) between the intersection of the half-loop and at least one longitudinal band on a longitudinal edge of the net, another longitudinal edge of the net, or both. In some embodiments, two adjacent segments of the crossband passed through the longitudinal band of the edge define between them the half-loop blocking portion of that longitudinal band. In addition to the aspects and embodiments of the example described above, other aspects and embodiments will become evident by reference to the figures and by studying the following detailed description of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Example embodiments are illustrated in the reference figures. The dimensions of the components and features shown in the figures are generally chosen for convenience and clarity of presentation and are not necessarily shown to scale. The figures are listed below. Figure 1 is a simplified perspective view illustration of one embodiment of a network according to some embodiments of the present invention; and Figures 2A and 2B are simplified cross-sectional view illustrations of embodiments of intersections within a network according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figures 3A to 3E are cross-sections illustrating ways of implementing intersections within a network according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figures 4A and 4B provide simplified illustrations of the network voltage system according to some embodiments of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION According to some embodiments of the present invention, a network comprising adjustable intersections 114 is provided. In some embodiments, the network comprises a plurality of transverse bands and a plurality of longitudinal bands. In some embodiments, each longitudinal band comprises two intermittently bonded films. In some embodiments, the bonded segments of the intermittently bonded films are irreversibly bonded. In some embodiments, the unbonded portions of the films form channels between the films. In some embodiments, the transverse band is passed through the channels. In some embodiments, the unbonded portions of the films impede the movement of the transverse band passed through them.In some embodiments, the dimensions and physical properties of the channel and / or the crossband determine the fit capability, i.e., the geometric deformation, of the crossband within the channels. According to one aspect of some embodiments of the present invention, a network is provided comprising longitudinal bands and transverse bands, wherein the longitudinal bands comprise channels through which the transverse bands are passed. In some embodiments, the channels are at least partially bonded to the transverse bands passed through them. In some embodiments, the bond (weak bond of the intersecting bands) between the transverse band and the films in the channel, also referred to as bonding, intersection, or crossing, is at least 30% weaker than the bond between the films in the bonded portion. In some embodiments, the bond between the transverse band and the films in the channel is also referred to as reverse bonding, intersection, or crossing adhesion.In some embodiments, the adhesion of the longitudinal bands to the transverse bands is formed at least in part by one or more bonding methods (e.g., heat bonding, adhesive bonding, glue bonding, or the like), welding, chemical adhesion, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the adhesion (strong adhesion of intersecting bands) of an edge of the longitudinal band to a transverse band is formed by heat bonding, welding, chemical adhesion, or any combination thereof, wherein this adhesion at the edge of a longitudinal band is at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, or 10 times stronger than the adhesion at the joint. In one embodiment, the edge of the longitudinal band has a length of 0.01 to 5 cm at one end of the longitudinal band.In some embodiments, the strong adhesion of the intersecting bands is achieved only on a longitudinal band located or situated on a longitudinal edge of the network. According to one aspect of some embodiments of the present invention, a network comprising transverse and longitudinal bands is provided, wherein the adjustability of the network is independent of the elasticity of the transverse and longitudinal bands. In some embodiments, the network comprises the adjustable shape of two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometries. In some embodiments, the transverse band is passed through the channel of the longitudinal band to form a lattice structure. In some embodiments, the adjustability of the longitudinal band and the transverse band relative to each other at intersections 114 comprises movable locations of the intersection along the transverse band, the angles between the transverse band and the longitudinal band at the intersection, and the lengths of the transverse band between intersections 114. In one embodiment, a longitudinal band comprises an edge band. In one embodiment, an edge band is located on a longitudinal edge or end of the net. In one embodiment, a longitudinal edge or end of the net comprises at least one longitudinal band or at least one edge band. In one embodiment, each of the longitudinal edges or ends of the net comprises from 1 to 10 longitudinal bands / edge bands. In one embodiment, each of the longitudinal edges of the net comprises from 1 to 6 longitudinal bands / edge bands. In one embodiment, each of the longitudinal edges of the net consists of 1 longitudinal band / edge band. In one embodiment, each of the longitudinal edges of the net comprises from 2 to 4 longitudinal bands / edge bands. In one embodiment, a transverse band further crosses a longitudinal band of the edge in a serpentine or zigzag manner. In another embodiment, a transverse band crosses a longitudinal band of the net edge and forms a half-loop at one longitudinal edge of the net, another longitudinal edge of the net, or both. In yet another embodiment, the half-loop extends beyond one edge of the net, another edge of the net, or both. In one embodiment, a length (L) of the half-loop corresponds to a predetermined distance (D) between an intersection of the half-loop and at least one longitudinal band or one longitudinal edge band on one edge of the net, another edge of the net, or both. In one embodiment, at least two adjacent segments of a transverse band passing through at least one longitudinal edge band define a semi-loop blocking portion of a longitudinal band or a longitudinal edge band (at the longitudinal edge of the network). In one embodiment, the ratio between an area (a) of the blocking portion exclusive to the channels and an area (b) inclusive of said channels is expressed by (0.1b>a). In one embodiment, a network is provided herein, comprising: a plurality of transverse bands; and a plurality of longitudinal bands; wherein each longitudinal band comprises two films, wherein each longitudinal band comprises at least two adhered portions and a non-adhered portion between them forming a channel. In some embodiments, the channel is an opening formed between the films and / or at least a partial discontinuity in the adhesion of the films between two adhered portions. In some embodiments, each adhered portion of said adhered portions terminates in a channel; wherein the channel (and / or the non-adhered portion) comprises a semi-adhered zone, a non-adhered zone, or both, wherein each transverse band of at least 50% of the transverse bands is passed through the channel that forms an intersection between the longitudinal band and the transverse band. In one embodiment, a transverse band is passed through at least two channels, wherein each channel of at least two channels is in a different longitudinal band. In one embodiment, a semi-adhered zone, a non-adhered zone, or both are present only in one channel. In one embodiment, a semi-adhered zone, a non-adhered zone, or both are present only in one longitudinal strip. In one embodiment, a semi-adhered zone is a zone where the films are loosely adhered to each other. In one embodiment, a semi-adhered zone is a zone where each film is loosely adhered to a transverse strip. In one embodiment, a non-adhered zone is a zone where the films are not adhered to each other. In one embodiment, a non-adhered zone is a zone where none of the films are adhered to a transverse strip. In one embodiment, the two films are bonded together. In one embodiment, each film of the two films comprises two sides, one side being sticky or comprising an adhesive and the other side being non-sticky or lacking adhesive. In one embodiment, the sticky side or the side comprising adhesive of each film of the two films is in contact within an adhered portion of the adhered portions. In one embodiment, the sticky side or the side comprising adhesive of each film of the two films is in contact with the crossband within the channel. In one embodiment, the crossband lacks adhesive or an adhesive side. In one embodiment, the crossband comprises a single film lacking adhesive or an adhesive side.In one embodiment, the longitudinal strip comprises two films, wherein each film has two sides (or surfaces) in which one side or surface lacks an adhesive or sticky side and the second side or surface comprises an adhesive or sticky side. In one embodiment, a tape comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive. In one embodiment, a tape comprises fiberglass filaments. In one embodiment, a tape is a filament tape. In one embodiment, a tape comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied as a coating on a polypropylene or polyester film and fiberglass filaments embedded therein. In one embodiment, a tape comprises liquid rubber. In one embodiment, a tape comprises ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR). In one embodiment, a tape comprises polyisobutylene. +?nr i Ln / zznz / q / Yi In one embodiment, a tape is a friction tape. In one embodiment, a tape comprises an adhesive impregnated thereon. In one embodiment, the adhesive is a rubber-based adhesive. In one embodiment, a tape is a self-amalgamating tape. In one embodiment, a tape is a non-stick tape. In one embodiment, a tape comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied as a coating on one side of the tape. In another embodiment, a pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied as a coating on the tape, which is composed of a polypropylene or polyester film. In one embodiment, a tape has strength in both the longitudinal (machine) and transverse directions. In one embodiment, a tape comprises an adhesive. In one embodiment, a tape comprises an acrylic adhesive. In one embodiment, the terms adhesive and glue are used interchangeably. In one embodiment, a tape comprises a strip of thin plastic material. In one embodiment, a tape comprises latex. In one embodiment, a tape adheres only to itself or to another identical tape. In one embodiment, a tape is a pressure-sensitive tape with a fabric or cloth backing. In one embodiment, a tape is coated with polyethylene. In one embodiment, loosely adhered is an adhesion between two films that has a strength, bonding strength, adhesion force, cohesive force, or any combination thereof that is at least 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% less than the adhesion, strength, bonding strength, adhesion force, cohesive force, or any combination thereof between two films within the adhered portion of a longitudinal web. In one embodiment, a network is provided herein, comprising: a plurality of transverse bands and a plurality of longitudinal bands. In one embodiment, each longitudinal band comprises two films. In one embodiment, each longitudinal band comprises at least two adhered portions. In one embodiment, an adhered portion is a portion or area characterized by adhesion between the two films. In one embodiment, each adhered portion is bounded by one or two channels. In one embodiment, each channel comprises at least a partial bond between the two films or between each film and the crossband. In one embodiment, no channel comprises any bond between the two films or between each film and the crossband. In one embodiment, each channel is configured to accommodate at least a portion of a crossband between the films. hnr LI n / 77O7 / =l / Yl· In one embodiment, each crossband, comprising at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, or all of the crossbands, is passed through each channel. In one embodiment, a crossband passed through a channel forms an intersection between the longitudinal band and said crossband. In one embodiment, the adhesion strength, bonding strength, adhesive force, cohesive force, or any combination thereof between the crossband and the channel at the intersection is at least 30% weaker than the adhesion strength, bonding strength, adhesive force, cohesive force, or any combination thereof between the two films in the bonded portions. In one embodiment, the crossband occupies 90%, 80%, 75%, 70%, 60%, 50%, or less of the channel area. In one embodiment, "the crossband occupies" is synonymous with a cross-section of the crossband. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonded portions to the surface area of the channel is at least 2:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonded portions to the surface area of the channel is at least 2.5:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonded portions to the surface area of the channel is at least 3:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonded portions to the surface area of the channel is at least 4:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonded portions to the surface area of the channel is at least 5:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonded portions to the surface area of the channel is between 1.5:1 and 100:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonded portions to the surface area of the channel is between 1.5:1 and 75:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonded portions to the surface area of the channel is between 2:1 and 50:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonded portions to the surface area of the channel is between 4:1 and 50:1. In one embodiment, the crossband can be moved within the channel. In one embodiment, the crossband can be translocated within the channel. In one embodiment, the crossband can be moved along the length of the channel, along the width of the channel, or in both directions. In one embodiment, the crossband can be translocated within the length of the channel, the width of the channel, or both. In one embodiment, the orientation of the transverse band relative to the longitudinal band can be adjusted. In one embodiment, the orientation of the transverse band relative to the longitudinal band can be adjusted within a channel. In one embodiment, the angle between a transverse band and a longitudinal band can be adjusted with respect to a channel. In one embodiment, the intersection and / or the channel can be moved and / or relocated. In one embodiment, the net is an adjustable net, which is a deformable structure composed of elements that may be non-deformable, rigid, semi-rigid, and / or elastic, and the like, such that the adjustability of the net structure is at least partially determined by the adjustable orientation and / or position of the elements relative to one another. In one embodiment, a net as described herein is stretchable. In one embodiment, a net as described herein may be stretched to at least 1.5 of its initial length and / or width. In some embodiments, the net may be stretched to at least 1.2 of its initial length. In some embodiments, the net may be stretched to at least 1.7 of its initial length. In some embodiments, the net may be stretched to at least 1.2 of its initial width. In some embodiments, the net may be stretched to at least 1.5 of its initial width. In some embodiments, the net may be stretched to at least 1.7 of its initial width. Reference is made to Figure 1, which is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a network according to some embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, the network 100 comprises a plurality of longitudinal bands 102. In some embodiments, the network 100 comprises a plurality of transverse bands 104. In some embodiments, the longitudinal band 102 comprises at least one channel 110 formed between two or more films 112. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 is passed between the films 112 and / or through the channel 110. In some embodiments, a longitudinal band 102 comprises at least one channel 110. In some embodiments, each longitudinal band 102 comprises at least two channels 110. In some embodiments, at least one transverse band 104 is passed through each channel 110. In some embodiments, a transverse band 104 is passed through each channel 110. In some embodiments, a plurality of transverse bands 104 are passed through each channel 110. In some embodiments, the elements of the network 100, as described in more detail elsewhere herein, are the longitudinal band 102 and / or the transverse band 104. In some embodiments, the intersection 114 of the transverse band 104 and the longitudinal band 102 can be displaced along at least one of the transverse bands 104 and the longitudinal band 102. In some embodiments, the network 100 can be deformed, for example, by adjusting the position and / or orientation of the transverse band 104 within the channels 110. A potential advantage in adjustable intersections 114 is that the network geometry 100 can be adjusted independently of the elasticity of the transverse and longitudinal bands 104 / 102. A potential advantage of the adjustability of the longitudinal band 102 and the transverse band 104 with each other at the intersections 114 is that the adjustability of the network structure 100 is increased by establishing a range of positions and / or orientations of the transverse band 104 with respect to the longitudinal band 102. In some embodiments, the adjustability of the network 100 is independent of the elasticity of the transverse bands 104 and said longitudinal bands 102. Longitudinal band In some embodiments, the longitudinal strip 102 comprises two films 112-1 and 112-2, collectively referred to as films 112. In some embodiments, the films 112 comprise a rope, cable, strap, film, thread, and the like. In some embodiments, the films 112 comprise tapes. In some embodiments, the longitudinal strip 102 comprises two layered films 112. In some embodiments, the films 112 are similar in shape and size. In some embodiments, and as described in more detail elsewhere herein, the films 112 are at least partially bonded together. In some embodiments, the films 112 comprise facing internal surfaces (e.g., internal surfaces 122-1 and 122-2, collectively referred to as internal surfaces 122). In some embodiments, the internal surfaces 122 of the films 112 are bonded in at least two bonded portions 106 along the longitudinal strip 102. In some embodiments, a portion of the internal surfaces 122 is sticky in at least the bonded portions 106 of the longitudinal strip 102. In some embodiments, the internal surfaces of the films 112 comprise an adhesive. For example, in some embodiments, such as the example embodiment described in Figure 1, the longitudinal strip 102 comprises two bonded films 112. In some forms of realization, the 112 films are in contact, adhered, coupled, joined, glued, connected, sharing edges, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the longitudinal strip 102 is flexible, semi-rigid, rigid, elastic, deformable, ductile, stretchable, and the like. In some embodiments, the longitudinal strip 102 is composed of materials such as steels, polymers, alloys, polyethylene, plastics, elastic polymers, metals, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the width of the longitudinal band 102 is 1-150 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the longitudinal band 102 is 10-50 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the longitudinal band is 15-25 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the longitudinal band 102 is constant. In some embodiments, the width of the longitudinal band 102 varies. In one embodiment, the width of a tape is 2 mm to 150 mm. In one embodiment, the width of a tape is 5 mm to 75 mm. In one embodiment, the width of a tape is 10 mm to 75 mm. In one embodiment, the width of a tape is 10 mm to 50 mm. In one embodiment, the width of a tape is 15 mm to 45 mm. In one embodiment, both tapes of the two tapes have the same width. In one embodiment, both tapes of the two tapes have the same length. In one embodiment, both tapes of the two tapes have the same thickness. In one embodiment, both tapes of the two tapes and the longitudinal band have the same width. In one embodiment, both tapes of the two tapes and the longitudinal band 102 have the same length. In one embodiment, the tape thickness is from 0.02 to 1 mm. In one embodiment, the tape thickness is from 0.05 to 1 mm. In one embodiment, the tape thickness is from 0.05 to 0.5 mm. In one embodiment, the tape thickness is from 0.06 to 0.8 mm. In one embodiment, the tape thickness is from 0.08 to 0.5 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the longitudinal strip 102 is from 0.03 to 2 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the longitudinal strip is from 0.05 to 1.8 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the longitudinal strip is from 0.1 to 1 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the longitudinal strip 102 is from 0.12 to 1.8 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the longitudinal strip 102 is from 0.16 to 1.2 mm. In some embodiments, the longitudinal strip 102 comprises at least two bonded portions 106 to which the films 112 are bonded. In some embodiments, the bonded portions 106 define a channel 110 between them. Attached portion In some embodiments, the total surface area of the attached portions 106 is at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80% or 90% of the total surface area of the longitudinal strip 102, or any value or range between these. In some embodiments, the length of the bonded portion 106 along the longitudinal strip 102 is 0.5–150 mm. In some embodiments, the length of the bonded portion 106 is 0.5–75 mm. In some embodiments, the length of the bonded portion 106 is 1–25 mm. In some embodiments, the length of the bonded portion 106 is 1–13 mm. In some embodiments, the length of the bonded portion 106 is 1–7 mm. l Ln / zznz / q / Yi In some embodiments, each longitudinal band 102 comprises attached portions 106 of equal lengths. In some embodiments, the length of the attached portions 106 varies along each individual longitudinal band 102. In some embodiments, and as described in more detail elsewhere herein, Film 112 comprises a tape. In some embodiments, and as described in more detail elsewhere herein, the tape comprises one or more of a filament tape, a friction tape, or a self-amalgamating tape, comprising adhesive properties such as bonding strength and / or friction. Channel In some embodiments, the longitudinal band 102 comprises a plurality of channels 110. In some embodiments, the channel 110 is molded to accommodate the transverse band 104 through the channel 110. In some embodiments, the channels 110 are formed by discontinuities in the intermittent adhesion of the longitudinal band 102. In some embodiments, each of at least 50% of the adhered portions 106 within a network 100 as described herein limits at least two channels 110. In some embodiments, each of at least 60%-80% of the adhered portions 106 within a network 100 limits at least two channels 110. In some embodiments, the channel 110 between two films 112 of the longitudinal strip 102 comprises an opening, a partial opening, partial adhesion, and / or no adhesion between the films 112. In some embodiments, the opening comprises a gap, a groove, and / or a discontinuity in the adhesion between two films 112. In some embodiments, and as described in more detail elsewhere herein, the channel 110 comprises a semi-adhered zone, a non-adhered zone, or both. In some embodiments, the channel 110 accommodates the transverse strip 104. In one embodiment, a semi-adhered zone comprises one or more zones in which the films 112 are loosely adhered to each other and a zone in which at least one film 112 is loosely adhered to the crossband 104. For example, in some embodiments, the loosely adhered films 112 comprise an adhesive in which the strength of the adhesive is weaker than the adhesion strength between the films 112 in the adhered portions 106. For example, in some embodiments, the loosely adhered films 112 comprise surfaces that have frictional interaction with each other and / or with the crossband 104. For example, in some embodiments, the loosely adhered film 112 and the crossband 104 comprise an adhesive, wherein the strength of the adhesive is weaker than the adhesion strength between the films 112 in the adhered portions 106. hnr LI η / 77Π7 / =1 / Yl· In some embodiments, the semi-adhered zone comprises an adhesion that is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80% or 99% weaker than the adhesion between films 112 of the longitudinal strip 102, or any value or range between these. In some embodiments, the unbonded zone comprises a zone in which one or both of the films 112 are not bonded to the crossband 104 and / or the films 112 are not bonded to each other. In some embodiments, channel 110 houses crossband 104. In some embodiments, channel 110 houses 1-3 crossbands 104. In some embodiments, channel 110 is adapted to provide an opening that houses crossband 104. In some embodiments, channel 110 is adapted to provide an opening that houses crossband 104 and an area of 20 to 200% of the width of crossband 104. In some embodiments, channel 110 is adapted to provide an opening that houses crossband 104 and an area of 30% to 150% of the width of crossband 104. In some embodiments, channel 110 is adapted to provide an opening that houses crossband 104 and an area of 40% to 100% of the width of crossband 104. In some embodiments, the ratio of the surface area of the outer surface of the films 112 in the bonded portion 106 to the surface area of the outer surface of the films 112 in the channel 110 is 8:1, 6:1, 4:1, or 2:1, or any value within that range. For example, in the example embodiment described in Figure 1, the ratio of the surface area of the outer surface of the films 112 in the bonded portion 106 to the surface area of the outer surface of the films 112 in the channel 110 is 3:1. In some embodiments, the width of the films 112 in the bonded portion 106 is equal to the width of the films 112 in the channel 110. In some embodiments, the width of channel 110 is defined as a distance across channel 110 that is parallel to the length of longitudinal band 102. In some embodiments, channel 110 is at least 2 mm wider than transverse band 104. In some embodiments, channel 110 is at least 5 mm wider than transverse band 104. In some embodiments, the width of channel 110 is 1-20 mm greater than the width of transverse band 104. In some embodiments, the width of channel 110 is 5-10 mm greater than the width of crossband 104. In some embodiments, the width of channel 110 is 1-5 mm greater than the width of crossband 104. In some embodiments, the width of channel 110 is constant. In some embodiments, the width of channel 110 varies. In some embodiments, the difference between the width of channel 110 and the width of the crossband is +?nr i Ln / zznz / q / Yi 104 defines the distance range in which the 104 crossband can be adjusted within channel 110. A potential advantage of the channel width 110 being longer than the width of the transverse band 104 is that the position and / or orientation of the transverse band 104 can be adjusted within the channel 110, increasing the adjustability of the network structure 100 independently of the elasticity of the longitudinal band 102 and / or the transverse band 104. A potential advantage of the longitudinal belt 102 comprising a channel 110 is that the surfaces of the transverse belt can remain parallel to the surfaces of the longitudinal belt within the channel 110, thus keeping the net 100 flat. A flat net 100 can be wound onto a roll during unpacking and / or for efficient storage. A potential advantage of films 112 having stronger adhesion than the adhesion within channel 110 is that the dimensions of the bonded portions 106 and / or channels 110 of the longitudinal web 102 are not altered by forces applied to the network 100. In some embodiments, the adhesion of films 112 prevents external forces applied to the longitudinal web 102 from deforming channel 110. In some embodiments, the adhesion of films 112 prevents external forces applied to the transverse web 104 from deforming channel 110. Crossband In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 comprises a rope, cable, strap, film, thread, and the like. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 comprises at least a portion having dimensions sufficient to fit within the channel 110 of the longitudinal band 102. In some embodiments, the crossband 104 is flexible, semi-rigid, rigid, elastic, deformable, stretchable, ductile, and the like. For example, in some embodiments, the crossband 104 is composed of materials such as steels, polymers, alloys, metals, polyethylene, plastics, elastic polymers, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is from 0.03 to 2 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is from 0.05 to 1.8 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is from 0.1 to 1 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is from 0.12 to 1.8 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is from 0.04 to 1.3 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is constant. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 varies. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is less than or equal to the height of the channel opening 110. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is sufficient to fit within the channel opening 110, so that the transverse band 104 rests against the two films 112 of the channel 110. In some embodiments, the width of the transverse band 104 is narrower than the width of the channel 110. In some embodiments, the width of the transverse band 104 is 1–50 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the transverse band 104 is 0.2–30 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the transverse band 104 is 0.5–15 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the transverse band 104 is 3–17 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the transverse band 104 is constant. In some embodiments, the width of the transverse band 104 varies. In some embodiments, the crossband 104 is folded inside the channel 110, so that the width of the crossband 104 inside the channel 110 is less than a flattened crossband 104. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 occupies 90% or less of the channel area 110. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 occupies 70% or less of the channel area 110. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 occupies 60-99% of the channel area 110. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 occupies 20-65% of the channel area 110. In some embodiments, the crossband comprises a portion within the channel 110 and an external portion 118 that remains outside the channel 110. In some embodiments, the dimensions of the external portion 118 are larger than the dimensions of the channel 110 (as described in more detail elsewhere herein and illustrated in Figure 2B). For example, in some embodiments, the width of the external portion 118 is greater than the width of the channel 110. In some embodiments, the external portion 118 is sized and positioned such that the crossband 104 has limited mobility along the longitudinal axis of the crossband 104. In some embodiments, the movement of the crossband 104 within the channel 110 is restricted by the portion 118. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 comprises the outer portion 118 on one or both sides of the channel 110, such that the movement of the transverse band 104 is confined within the channel 110. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 comprises at least an outer portion 118 on at least one side of the channel 110, such that the movement intersection 114 along the transverse band 104 is confined in at least one direction. In some embodiments, the distance between two consecutive external portions 118 is 20-90 mm. In some embodiments, the distance between two consecutive external portions 118 is 30-100 mm. In some embodiments, the distance between two consecutive external portions 118 is 40-60 mm. Reference is made to Figures 2A and 2B, which are cross-sectional views of exemplary embodiments of intersections within a network according to certain embodiments of the present invention. In the exemplary embodiments described by Figures 2A and 2B, the longitudinal bands 204 / 214 comprise a film 210 / 224 on each side of the transverse bands 206 / 216 at each intersection 200 / 250. In some embodiments, as described in Figure 2A, channel 202 is molded to accommodate crossband 206. In some embodiments, channel 202 is molded to accommodate crossband 206 in a range of orientations with respect to crossband 204. In some embodiments, as described in Figure 2B, the width of the transverse band 216 varies. In some embodiments, the width of portion 220 of the transverse band within channel 212 is less than the width of channel 212. In some embodiments, the width of portion 218 of the transverse band 216 outside channel 212 is greater than the width of channel 212. In some embodiments, the distance between portions 218 of the transverse band 216 that are wider than channel 212 determined the mobility range of intersection 250 along the transverse band 216. In some embodiments, channel 212 is asymmetric. In some embodiments, the asymmetric channel 212 prevents the crossband 216 from sliding through the channel in only one direction along the crossband 216. Intersection In some embodiments, the network 100 comprises a plurality of intersections 114. In some embodiments, an intersection 114 comprises a first film, for example, film 112-1, a transverse band 104, and a second film, for example, 112-2. In some embodiments, the first and second films 112-1 and 112-2 are components of the longitudinal band 102. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the surface of the first film 112 adheres to at least a portion of the surface of the second film. In some embodiments, one or both of the films 112 comprise sticky sides. In one embodiment, an intersection 114 comprises a transverse band 104 between two films 112. In some embodiments, an intersection 114 comprises a first portion comprising a first film 112, a crossband 104, and a second film, and a second portion comprising a first film 112 and a second film 112 without a crossband 104. In some embodiments, an intersection 114 comprises three regions, where the first and third regions comprise the first portion and the second region comprises the second portion. In one embodiment, the second region is between the first and third regions. In some embodiments, the adhesion between the transverse band 104 and each of the films 112 of the longitudinal band 102 is such that applying a force above a threshold value on one of the bands at an intersection 114 changes the orientation of one band relative to another. In some embodiments, the adhesion between the transverse band 104 and one or more of the films 112 of the longitudinal band 102 comprises a lateral adhesion. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 can be slid into the channel 110. In some embodiments, the location of the intersection 114 can be adjusted along the transverse band 104. In some embodiments, the orientation of the transverse band 104 can be adjusted relative to the channel 110 and / or the longitudinal band 102. Reticular structure In some embodiments, the 100 network comprises a lattice structure. In some embodiments, the lattice structure is symmetrical. In some embodiments, the lattice structure is a grid or grid-like structure. In some embodiments, at least one transverse band 104 is located within the channels 110 of the longitudinal bands 102 such that applying a tensile force on the transverse band 104 reduces one or more of the width, length, or thickness of at least a portion of the network 100. In some embodiments, and as explained in more detail elsewhere herein, the structure of the network 100 is adjusted to tightly enclose a three-dimensional object. In some embodiments, the length of a diagonal of the network 100 is lengthened by changing the position of the intersection point 114 along one or more transverse bands 104. In some embodiments, the lengthening capacity of the network 100 is increased by removing a transverse band 104 from one or more channels 110. Network voltage control system Reference is now made to Figures 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D, which are simplified plan view illustrations of a network voltage control system according to some embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, and as explained elsewhere herein, a network 300 comprises bonded portions 106 along longitudinal bands 102, wherein one or more transverse bands 104 cross one or more longitudinal bands 102 from one side of the network 300 to the other through one or more channels 312, similar to the channels 110 described elsewhere herein, in a serpentine or zigzag manner. In some embodiments, the 300 network comprises one or more transverse bands 104 that cross a longitudinal band of the edge 304 of the 300 network in a serpentine or zigzag manner. In some cases, the 300 mesh may enclose elements with asymmetrical geometry and bulging and / or protruding portions. Therefore, in some embodiments, the 300 mesh can be stretched at least along one of its longitudinal axis. However, in some cases, overstretching can lead to a loss of elasticity in the fibers / bands of the 300 mesh or even tear the fibers / bands. Consequently, in some embodiments, the 300 mesh comprises a 350 mesh tension control system that limits the extent of stretching of the 300 mesh and prevents overstretching and the possibility of tearing. In some embodiments, the tension control system of the 350 network comprises one or more transverse bands 302 that traverse the 300 network in a serpentine or zigzag manner. In some embodiments, the tension control system of the 350 network comprises one or more transverse bands 302 that cross, encircle, or surround a longitudinal edge band 304 of the 300 network in a serpentine or zigzag manner. In some embodiments, the band 302 traverses the 300 network or crosses, encircles, and / or surrounds a longitudinal edge band in other patterns, for example, parallel to the edge or edges of the 300 network, in a crisscross pattern, in a zigzag pattern (Z pattern or N pattern), or any other pattern that is compatible with increasing the tension of the 300 network on a material being packed. In some embodiments, and as shown in Figure 3A, the transverse band 302 extends beyond the edges 304 of the net 300 or a longitudinal band of edge 304 by exiting and re-entering channels 312 at adjustable intersections 114 in one or more edges 304 of the net 300 to form one or more half-loops 306. For example, the transverse band 302 may exit at an exit point 308 of a channel 312 and re-enter the edge 304 of the net 300 through an entry point 310 in a second channel 312. In some embodiments, the transverse band 302 forms one or more half-loops 306 at predetermined locations, for example, at locations arranged for tearing, such as at folds or creases in the net 300. Alternatively and optionally, the transverse band 302 forms half-loops 306 in a repeating pattern across a dimension, for example, an edge, of a 300 network.In one embodiment, the 304 edges are or comprise a longitudinal band of the 304 edge. +?nr i Ln / zznz / q / Yi In some embodiments, the 302 crossband is passed through the 300 network, for example, between the 112 films of a band and / or through the 110 channels and / or a dedicated 312 channel shaped to have a geometry that corresponds to the 302 crossband and allows its accommodation. In some embodiments, the 302 crossband is at least partially bonded to the 300 network at one or more locations in a dedicated channel, for example, at a junction, intersection, or crossing, as explained in more detail elsewhere herein. In some embodiments, the bonding of the 302 crossband is the same at the 308 / 310 entry and exit points along the bonding points in the 110 channels and / or a dedicated 312 channel.In some embodiments, the adhesion of the crossband 302 is greater at the exit and entry points 308 / 310 than the adhesion of the crossband 302 along the adhesion points in channels 110 and / or a dedicated channel 312. In the example embodiments described in the pairs of Figures 3B / 3C and 3D / 3E, the transverse band 302 forms a semi-loop 306 having a generally fixed length (L) and protruding out of one or more edges 304 of the network 300 between the exit and entry points 308 / 310 located a distance (DI) from each other. As illustrated in Figures 3B / 3C, once the net 300 is stretched, for example, in a direction indicated by an arrow designated with reference number 375, the distance between the exit and entry points 308 / 310 increases from a distance (DI) to a distance (D2), i.e., (D2)>(D1), and this results in the half-loop 306, which has a generally fixed length (L), stretching axially and straightening, parallel to the direction indicated by arrow 350, to conform in its length against the edge 304 of the net 300. In some embodiments, the half-loop 306 serves as a visual indicator of the amount of stretch of the net 300, since the amount of stretch of the net 300 corresponds to the level of flatness or proximity of the length dimension of the half-loop 306 to the edge 304 of the net 100. To that end, the length (L1) of the half-loop 306 described in Figure 3B is generally designated to be equal to the post-stretch distance (D2) of the net 300 between the exit and entry points 308 / 310 (L1=L2). Therefore, the length (L) of the half-loop 306 is equal to a maximum permissible distance (D2). In some embodiments, the length (L) of the half-loop 306 is predetermined according to a desired limit on the stretchability of the net 300. For example, as shown in Figures 3D and 3E, the loop 306' has a length (L2) that allows the net 300 to stretch to a limited distance (D3), i.e., (L2=L3), where the distance (D3) is greater than the distance (D2) in Figure 3C (D3>D2). In this example, (L2 / L1) is proportional to +?nr i Ln / zznz / q / Yi (D3 / D2). In some embodiments, during the stretching of the net 300, there is at least some movement / slipping of the crossband 302 within the channels 110 of the adjustable intersections 114, causing some distribution of the crossband 302 along the net 300. The minor distribution of the crossband 302 has a negligible, if any, effect on the elongation of the half-loop 306 along the edge 304 of the net 300 during stretching. In some embodiments, the maximum permissible stretch capacity of the 300 web depends, for example, on the material of which the longitudinal webs 102 are made, the degree of adhesion of the transverse web 104 / 302 within the channels 312, and the density of the crossings of the transverse web 302. In some embodiments, the transverse web 302 is made of an incompatible material. In some embodiments, the transverse web 302 is made of a material less compatible than the material of which the 300 web is made, for example, having a Young's modulus (Eband) equal to or less than the Young's modulus of the web (Ered). In some embodiments, the transverse web 302 is made of an elastic material whose yield strength is reached under tensile forces lower than those required to tear the fibers of the 300 web.In some embodiments, the type of material of the transverse band 302 depends on the degree of elasticity of the network 300 or the desired degree of stretching of the network 300 independently of the level of elasticity of the transverse and longitudinal bands 104 / 102 themselves. Reference is now made to Figures 4A and 4B, which are simplified plan view illustrations of a tensioning system for the net 300 according to certain embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, the half-loop 306 serves as a physical limiter against overstretching of the net 300. As shown in Figure 4A, the tension control system for the net 300 comprises a half-loop 306 of the transverse band 302 that locks portion 402 along one or more longitudinal bands of the edge (at the longitudinal edge of the net) 106 to one or more edges 304 of the net 300, preventing stretching of the transverse band 302 from tearing the net 300. In one embodiment, the edges are longitudinal edges. In one embodiment, the edges comprise a portion of longitudinal bands located on the edges or longitudinal edges of the net. In one embodiment, a net comprises two longitudinal edges. In one embodiment, each longitudinal edge comprises at least one longitudinal band. In one embodiment, each longitudinal edge comprises from one to ten longitudinal bands. In one embodiment, each longitudinal edge comprises from one to six longitudinal bands. In one embodiment, each longitudinal edge comprises from two to four longitudinal bands. In some embodiments, and as explained elsewhere herein, the transverse band 302 of the net 300 is arranged along the attachment points in the channels 110 and / or dedicated channels 312.In some embodiments, the adhesion of the transverse band 302 within one or more channels 110 and / or a dedicated channel 312 in the edge portions of the network 300, for example, along an edge band 106 of 304, is stronger than the adhesion of the transverse and longitudinal bands 104 / 102 of the network 300 in the non-edge portions of the network 300. This configuration forms a blocking portion 402 along one or more edge portions of the network 300, arranged between one or more channels 110 and / or a dedicated channel 312. In some embodiments, one or more portions of the transverse band 104 / 302 are coated with an adhesive. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 / 302 is entirely coated with an adhesive. In some embodiments, one or more portions of the transverse band 104 / 302 are welded and / or bonded to one or more longitudinal bands 106. One possible advantage of this configuration is that local variation in the stretch of the 300 net does not affect the edges 304 of the 300 net; for example, it does not cause tearing of the edges 304. One possible advantage of a locking portion 402 is that when the 300 net is tensioned, the locking portion 402 prevents the half-loop 306 from moving from the edges 304 inward toward the center of the 300 net in a direction indicated by arrow 395. In some embodiments, the ratio between the area (a) of the blocking portion 402 and the area (b), marked with dashed lines 404, comprising area (a) and including channels 110 and / or a dedicated channel 312, is (0.1>a). The area (b) of the network 300 is determined by the density of the longitudinal and transverse bands of the network 300 and not necessarily by the stretchability of the network 300. In some embodiments, one or more portions 402 along band 106 of edge 304 can be reinforced by an increase in the density of the transverse and longitudinal bands 104 / 102 of the network 300, an added layer of the network 300, an added layer of polymer or the like, or any other reinforcement mechanism. Throughout this application, various embodiments of the present invention may be presented in a range format. It should be understood that the range format is for convenience and brevity only and should not be interpreted as an inflexible limitation of the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the description of a range should be understood to specifically disclose all possible subranges, as well as the individual numerical values within that range. For example, the description of a range, such as 1 to 6, should be understood to specifically disclose subranges such as 1 to 3, 1 to 4, 1 to 5, 2 to 4, 2 to 6, 3 to 6, etc., as well as the individual numbers within that range, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. +?nr i Ln / zznz / q / Yi This applies regardless of the range's amplitude. Whenever a numerical range is indicated herein, it is intended to include any number cited (fraction or whole number) within that range. The phrases "that varies between a first number indicated and a second number indicated" and "that varies from a first number indicated to a second number indicated" are used interchangeably herein and are intended to include the first and second numbers indicated and all fractions and whole numbers between them. In the description and claims of the application, each of the words "comprises," "includes," and "has," and their forms are not necessarily limited to the members of a list with which the words may be associated. Furthermore, in the event of any inconsistencies between this application and any document incorporated by reference, the present application is intended to prevail. The descriptions of the various embodiments of the present invention are provided for illustrative purposes and are not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be evident to persons of average skill without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein was chosen to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application or technical improvement compared with technologies found in the market, or to enable other persons of average skill to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A network, comprising: a plurality of transverse bands, intersecting a plurality of longitudinal bands; wherein each longitudinal band of said plurality of longitudinal bands comprises two intermittently adhered films forming channels at adhesion discontinuities between said films; and wherein, at an intersection of a longitudinal band and a transverse band, a transverse band is passed through a channel in said longitudinal band.
2. The network according to claim 1, wherein at least one channel of said channels is configured to prevent the movement of said crossband through said channel.
3. The network according to any of claims 1-2, wherein at least one channel of said channels comprises: a semi-adhered zone, a non-adhered zone, a friction zone or a combination thereof between said channel and said transverse bands.
4. The network according to any of claims 1-3, wherein at least two of a plurality of transverse bands are passed through channels of at least two of a plurality of said longitudinal bands and form four intersections between said longitudinal bands and said transverse bands.
5. The network according to any of claims 1-4, wherein the adhesion strength between said crossband and said films at said intersection is at least 30% weaker than said adhesion between said films.
6. The network according to any of claims 1-5, wherein said channel comprises internal surfaces facing each other and wherein the crossband occupies from 20 to 90% of a surface area of said internal surfaces.
7. The network according to any of claims 1-6, wherein the ratio between a surface area of the adhered portions of said films and a surface area of said films in said channel is at least 3:
1.
8. The network according to any of claims 1-7, wherein a position and / or orientation of said transverse band can be adjusted with respect to said longitudinal band in said channel.
9. The network according to any of claims 1-8, wherein a location of the intersection point between said longitudinal band and said transverse band can be adjusted along at least one of said longitudinal bands and / or said transverse bands.
10. The net according to claim 9, wherein the adjustability of the net is independent of the elasticity of said transverse bands and said longitudinal bands.
11. The network according to any of claims 1-8, wherein said transverse band further crosses a longitudinal band of the edge in a serpentine or zigzag manner.
12. The net according to claim 11, wherein said transverse band crosses said longitudinal band of the edge of said net and forms a semi-loop on a longitudinal edge of the net, another longitudinal edge of the net, or both.
13. The net according to claim 12, wherein said semi-loop extends beyond said longitudinal edge of the net, said other longitudinal edge of the net or both.
14. The net according to any of claims 12 and 13, wherein a length (L) of said half-loop corresponds to a predetermined distance (D) between said intersection of said half-loop and said longitudinal edge band, on said longitudinal edge of the net, said other longitudinal edge of the net or both.
15. The network according to any of claims 11-14, wherein two adjacent segments of said transverse band passed through at least one of said longitudinal edge bands define between themselves a half-loop blocking portion of said longitudinal edge band.
16. The network according to claim 15, wherein the relationship between an area (a) of said exclusive blocking portion of said channels and an area (b) inclusive of said channels is expressed by (0.1b>a).
17. A network comprising: a plurality of transverse bands intersecting a plurality of longitudinal bands; wherein each longitudinal band of said plurality of longitudinal bands comprises two intermittently adhered films forming channels at adhesion discontinuities between said films; and wherein, at an intersection of a longitudinal band and a transverse band, a transverse band is passed through a channel in said longitudinal band; wherein said at least one channel of said channels is configured to prevent the movement of said at least one transverse band passed through it; and wherein said adhesion between each film of said films within said channel and said transverse band is at least 30% weaker than the adhesion between the adhered films.
18. The network according to claim 17, wherein said adhesion within at least one channel of said channels comprises: a semi-adhered zone, a non-adhered zone, a friction zone, or a combination thereof between said films.
19. The network according to any of claims 17 and 18, wherein at least two of a plurality of transverse bands are passed through channels of at least two of a plurality of said longitudinal bands and form four intersections between said longitudinal bands and said transverse bands.
20. The network according to any of claims 17-19, wherein said channel comprises internal surfaces facing each other and wherein said crossband occupies from 20 to 90% of a surface area of said internal surfaces.
21. The network according to any of claims 17-20, wherein the ratio between a surface area of the adhered portions of said films and a surface area of said films in said channel is at least 3:
1.
22. The network according to any of claims 17-21, wherein a position and / or orientation of said transverse band can be adjusted with respect to said longitudinal band in said channel.
23. The network according to any of claims 17-22, wherein a location of the intersection point between said longitudinal band and said transverse band can be adjusted along at least one of said longitudinal bands and / or said transverse bands.
24. The net according to claim 23, wherein the adjustability of the net is independent of the elasticity of said transverse bands and said longitudinal bands.
25. The network according to any of claims 17-23, wherein said transverse band further crosses a longitudinal band of the edge in a serpentine or zigzag manner.
26. The net according to claim 25, wherein said transverse band crosses said longitudinal band of the edge of said net and forms a semi-loop on a longitudinal edge of the net, another longitudinal edge of the net, or both.
27. The net according to claim 26, wherein said semi-loop extends beyond said longitudinal edge of the net, said other longitudinal edge of the net, or both.
28. The net according to any of claims 26 and 27, wherein a length (L) of said half-loop corresponds to a predetermined distance (D) between said intersection of said half-loop and at least one of said longitudinal edge bands on said longitudinal edge of the net, said other longitudinal edge of the net, or both.
29. The network according to any of claims 26-28, wherein two adjacent segments of said transverse band passed through said longitudinal edge band define with each other said half-loop blocking portion of said longitudinal band.
30. The network according to claim 29, wherein the relationship between an area (a) of said exclusive blocking portion of said channels and an area (b) inclusive of said channels is expressed by (0.1b>a).
31. A network, comprising: a plurality of longitudinal bands; intersecting at least one transverse band, wherein each longitudinal band of said plurality of longitudinal bands comprises two intermittently adhered films forming channels at adhesion discontinuities between said films; and wherein, at an intersection of a longitudinal band and said transverse band, said transverse band passes through at least one channel in said longitudinal band, wherein said transverse band crosses at least a portion of said plurality of longitudinal bands in a serpentine or zigzag manner.
32. The net according to claim 31, wherein said transverse band crosses said longitudinal band of the edge of said net and forms a semi-loop on a longitudinal edge of the net, another longitudinal edge of the net, or both.
33. The net according to claim 32, wherein said semi-loop extends beyond said longitudinal edge of the net, another longitudinal edge of the net, or both.
34. The net according to any of claims 32 and 33, wherein a length (L) of said half-loop corresponds to a predetermined distance (D) between said intersection of said half-loop and at least one longitudinal band on said longitudinal edge of the net, another longitudinal edge of the net, or both.
35. The network according to any of claims 26-28, wherein two adjacent segments of said transverse band passed through said longitudinal edge band define with each other said half-loop blocking portion of said longitudinal band.
36. The network according to claim 35, wherein the relationship between an area (a) of said exclusive blocking portion of said channels and an area (b) inclusive of said channels is expressed by (0.1b>a).