Towel with magnetic fixing function

Abstract

A towel with magnetic fixing function includes a towel body made of a flexible textile material, and at least one corner region of the towel body is provided with a magnetic functional assembly. The magnetic functional assembly is encapsulated in an enclosed cavity formed by wear-resistant fabric and fixed to an edge region of the towel body by stitching, thereby ensuring that the magnetic functional assembly remains stable during dynamic use. The towel achieves non-destructive fast connection between the fabric and a surface of metal equipment through a physical adsorption mechanism. The present disclosure effectively breaks through structural limitations of traditional fixing methods, not only retains the flexibility and portability of the towel, but also enables fast positioning, allowing a user to perform fast fixing and release of the towel on various equipment in a convenient manner.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202520637318.4, filed on Apr. 7, 2025, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the field of towels, and in particular to a towel with magnetic fixing function.BACKGROUND

[0003] Common sports towels are fixed mainly through hooks, straps, or hook-and-loop fasteners, the hook-type design relies on a supporting point of a specific structure of fitness equipment for hanging, a strap-type product needs to be fixed by winding or knotting, and a hook-and-loop fastener achieves fastening by virtue of the characteristics of a hook-and-loop tape. These traditional fixing means exhibit significant limitations in practical application: hook-type fixing is constrained by structural characteristics of equipment and cannot be implemented when a suitable hanging point of the equipment is absent; strap operations are cumbersome, a user cannot quickly fasten a strap with one hand during exercise, and the strap is prone to loosening during strenuous exercise; and although it is somewhat convenient to operate with a hook-and-loop fastener, adhesiveness of the hook-and-loop fastener is easily affected by sweat immersion and dust accumulation, bonding strength is significantly reduced after repeated tearing and pasting, and a hard hook surface of the hook and loop fasteners easily causes scratch damage to an equipment coating due to long-term friction.

[0004] The root cause of the above technical defects lies in the inherent contradiction between prior art fixing methods and dynamic requirements of sports scenarios. A rigid structure of mechanical hooks cannot adapt to diverse shapes of equipment, a fast locking mechanism is unavailable due to flexible characteristics of a strap system, and the bonding principle of hook-and-loop fasteners is essentially incompatible with interference factors such as dust and sweat in sports environments. This contradiction directly results in that a user has to frequently adjust a fixing device during training, which not only affects the continuity of training rhythm but also causes equipment damage and hidden dangers. Additionally, an additional assembly of a prior art fixing structure typically protrudes from a towel body, and snagging easily occurs during storage, thereby reducing product portability .

[0005] An objective of the present disclosure is to overcome at least one deficiency in the prior art and provide a towel with magnetic fixing function. The towel achieves non-destructive fast connection between the fabric and a surface of metal equipment through a physical adsorption mechanism. The present disclosure effectively breaks through structural limitations of traditional fixing methods, not only retains the flexibility and portability of the towel, but also enables fast positioning, allowing a user to perform fast fixing and release of the towel on various equipment in a convenient manner.

[0006] To achieve the above objective, the present disclosure discloses a towel with magnetic fixing function, and the towel includes a towel body made of a flexible textile material, and at least one corner region of the towel body is provided with a magnetic functional assembly.

[0007] In some embodiments, the magnetic functional assembly is encapsulated in an enclosed cavity formed by a fabric enclosure and secured to an edge region of the towel body.

[0008] In some embodiments, the magnetic functional assembly is designed to be detachable, a mounting base is disposed at a corresponding preset position of the towel body, and a guiding structure is arranged on an inner wall of the base, to form a reversible connection with the magnetic functional assembly through snap-fit or threaded engagement. Preferably, the base is made of an elastomeric material​ and is flush with a surface of the towel when not assembled.

[0009] Further, the magnetic functional assembly includes at least one permanent magnet, and a contact surface of the permanent magnet is of a planar structure to increase an adsorption area. In a preferred embodiment, the permanent magnet is axially magnetized. Preferably, the permanent magnet is disc-shaped.

[0010] Furthermore, the contact surface of the permanent magnet is covered with an anti-scratch layer..

[0011] Further, the towel body has a multi-layer textile structure, a reinforced boundary layer is formed by cladding treatment of an edge of the towel body, and the reinforced boundary layer is fixed to a main textile layer by stitching to form a composite structure with improved tear resistance.

[0012] Furthermore, a flexible support strip is embedded in the reinforced boundary layer, and the support strip extends continuously along the edge of the towel body, to maintain the overall shape and prevent edge curling caused by a magnetic adsorption force.

[0013] Further, a magnetic pole direction indicator is disposed on a surface of the towel body, the indicator is disposed in a corresponding area of the magnetic functional assembly, including a symbol or a color block, arrangement of the indicator is consistent with a magnetic pole direction of the permanent magnet, and opposite-pole alignment adsorption of adjacent towel bodies is achieved under the guidance of the indicator to form an expandable splicing structure.

[0014] Further, a sweat guide groove is formed on a surface layer of the towel body by a special-shaped weaving process, an ultra-fine fiber suede structure is formed on a bottom layer of the towel body, and the circular arc transition design is performed at four corners, to prevent displacement of a magnetic adsorption contact surface.

[0015] Further, a magnetic flux adjustment module is integrated in the magnetic functional assembly, including an annular magnetic shielding sheet and an exposed actuating bump arranged coaxially. A slotted area locally occludes an end face of the magnetic pole by rotating the shielding sheet, and a magnetic flux intensity is dynamically adjusted to adapt to differentiated adsorption requirements of ferrous equipment and stainless steel equipment.

[0016] Furthermore, the magnetic functional assembly is provided with a plurality of micro magnets arranged on a flexible substrate in an array manner, such that the magnetic functional assembly bends and fits a surface of arc-shaped or cylindrical equipment, and a contact area is increased.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present disclosure achieves fast adsorption and release of the towel on various equipment through magnetic fixing technology without dependence on traditional fixing means such as hooks, straps, or hook-and-loop fasteners, and solves the problems including lack of hanging points on equipment, cumbersome operation, and adhesiveness attenuation. A planar contact design of the magnetic functional assembly ensures stable adsorption and prevents damage to an equipment surface. The overall design simplifies the fixing process, and ensures that the towel is firmly adsorbed during strenuous exercise, retaining the flexibility and comfort of the towel, and meeting the demand for efficient, safe, and durable equipment in sports scenarios.

[0018] The detachable split design of the magnetic functional assembly allows the user to remove the magnetic functional assembly separately from the towel body for cleaning and drying after use. This structure effectively reduces an adverse effect of high temperature on the magnetism of the permanent magnet during drying, prevents the attenuation of adsorption force caused by thermal demagnetization, thereby significantly prolonging the service life of the magnetic functional assembly. Additionally, the split design further facilitates the separate cleaning or replacement of the magnetic functional assembly by the user, and improves the overall maintainability and cost-effectiveness of the towel.

[0019] The beneficial effects and advantages listed above are not exhaustive. Other potential advantages and detailed embodiments will be further disclosed in the examples or other descriptions of the present disclosure.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] It should be noted that better understanding of various aspects of the present disclosure may be achieved after reading the following detailed embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, and positions, dimensions, and scales of structures shown in the drawings do not necessarily reflect actual positions, dimensions, and scales. Reference numerals in the figures:

[0021] FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of an embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 2 is a schematic structural view of an embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure in a use state.

[0023] FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view of an embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure in another use state.DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0024] With reference to FIG. 1, in this embodiment, a towel with magnetic fixing function achieves efficient fixing and release in various sports scenarios through the combination of an innovative magnetic functional assembly and a flexible textile structure.

[0025] Specifically, the towel includes a towel body 1 made of a flexible textile material and at least one magnetic functional assembly 2. The magnetic functional assembly 2 is encapsulated in an enclosed cavity formed by wear-resistant fabric and fixed to an edge region of the towel body by stitching.

[0026] In some embodiments, the magnetic functional assembly 2 is designed to be detachable and is connected to the towel body through a mounting base, a guiding structure is disposed on an inner wall of the base, and quick assembly and disassembly are achieved through snap-fit or threaded engagement. The base is made of flexible silicone and is flush with a surface of the towel when not assembled, thereby ensuring comfortable touch and normal use of the towel.

[0027] The magnetic functional assembly 2 includes at least one axially magnetized disc-shaped permanent magnet with an N pole and an S pole at both ends thereof respectively, and a contact surface of the permanent magnet is of a planar structure to increase an adsorption area. The contact surface of the permanent magnet is covered with an anti-scratch layer, which not only achieves magnetic force transmission, but also protects a surface of equipment from scratch damage.

[0028] Additionally, in some embodiments, as an optional technical solution, a magnetic flux adjustment module is integrated in the magnetic functional assembly 2, including an annular magnetic shielding sheet and an exposed actuating bump arranged coaxially. A magnetic flux intensity may be dynamically adjusted by rotating the shielding sheet to adapt to differentiated adsorption requirements of ferrous equipment and stainless steel equipment.

[0029] More specifically, the towel body 1 has a multi-layer textile structure, a sweat guide groove formed on a surface layer of the towel body by a special-shaped weaving process, an ultra-fine fiber suede structure formed on a bottom layer of the towel body, and four corners with the circular arc transition design, to prevent displacement of a magnetic adsorption contact surface. A reinforced boundary layer is formed by cladding treatment of an edge of the towel body, and an embedded flexible support strip extends continuously along the edge of the towel body 1, to maintain the overall shape and prevent edge curling caused by a magnetic adsorption force. A magnetic pole direction indicator is disposed on a surface of the towel body 1, including a symbol or a color block, and arrangement of the indicator is consistent with a magnetic pole direction of the permanent magnet, thereby facilitating a user’s quickly identifying a polar direction and achieving opposite-pole alignment adsorption of adjacent towels to form an expandable splicing structure.

[0030] In practical use, the user only needs to align the magnetic functional assembly 2 with a surface of metal equipment, to automatically adsorb and fix the towel by means of a magnetic force without need of additional operations. For example, in a gym, the towel may be adsorbed on a dumbbell rack, a barbell bar, or any other metal equipment to achieve quick fixing through the user’s operation. When it is necessary to remove the towel, the user only needs to gently pull the towel for release, indicating the simple and quick operation.

[0031] It should be understood that the design of the magnetic flux adjustment module further enhances the applicability. For example, when the towel is adsorbed on the ferrous equipment, a slotted area of the shielding sheet is completely aligned with an end face of the magnetic pole by rotating the actuating bump to release a maximum magnetic flux; and when towel is adsorbed on the stainless steel equipment, the end face of the magnetic pole is partially shielded to reduce the magnetic flux intensity and ensure stable adsorption without damage to a surface of the equipment.

[0032] In this embodiment, the design of the multi-layer textile structure not only enhances the durability of the towel but also enhances the functionality. Sweat is quickly wicked away through the sweat guide groove on the surface layer to keep the towel dry; and the ultra-fine fiber suede structure on the bottom layer achieves excellent water absorption and soft touch. The combination of the circular arc transition design and the reinforced boundary layer ensures that the towel does not curl or deform due to uneven stress during magnetic fixing, and the flexible support strip maintains the overall shape and enhances the user experience.

[0033] In a treadmill application scenario shown in FIG. 2, the user is allowed to adsorb the towel on a handrail or a side metal frame of the treadmill, thereby facilitating sweat wiping at any time during exercise. The magnetic design eliminates the dependence of traditional hooks on a treadmill structure, without need of cumbersome strap operations. For example, when the user is running at high intensity, a traditional strap is likely to loosen due to sweat immersion, while the magnetic towel is firmly adsorbed, thereby ensuring that the towel is always usable. The magnetic flux adjustment module is capable of dynamically adjusting adsorption strength according to material properties of a treadmill frame to prevent accidental detachment of the towel during exercise.

[0034] In an exercise bike application scenario shown in FIG. 3, the user is allowed to adsorb the towel on a bike frame or a water bottle cage to facilitate access at any time. A plurality of micro magnets of the magnetic functional assembly are arranged on a flexible silicone substrate in an array manner, such that the assembly bends and fits a surface of arc-shaped or cylindrical equipment, and a contact area is significantly increased. For example, traditional hooks maybe do not adapt to an inclined frame of a mountain bike, while the magnetic towel is easily adsorbed and kept stable. Additionally, the design of the magnetic pole direction indicator enables splicing of adjacent towels through opposite-pole adsorption, facilitating use for group cycling or multiple users.

[0035] Compared with the prior art, this design solves the problems including failure of traditional hooks to adapt to diversified equipment, cumbersome operations of straps easily loosened, adhesiveness attenuation of hook-and-loop fasteners, and damage to equipment coatings. For example, the hook-and-loop fasteners degrade in adhesiveness in a sweaty environment, while the anti-scratch layer of the magnetic functional assembly 2 completely eliminates this problem. Additionally, the detachable design of the magnetic functional assembly allows the user to flexibly adjust an adsorption position according to requirements, eliminating the dependence of traditional hooks on an equipment structure.

[0036] In summary, in this embodiment, fast fixing and release of the towel are achieved in various scenarios through the innovative combination of the magnetic functional assembly and the flexible textile structure. The structural design of the towel balances functionality, durability, and portability, and the synergistic effect of the magnetic flux adjustment module and the multi-layer textile structure further enhances the user experience. This technical solution not only overcomes the limitations of the prior art but also provides a new idea for the design of sports equipment, and has broad market application prospects.

[0037] Exemplary examples of the present disclosure have been described, those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications and variations to the exemplary examples of the present disclosure may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, all such modifications and variations fall within the protection scope defined by the appended claims of the present disclosure. The present disclosure is defined by the appended claims and equivalents of these claims are also included.

Claims

1. A towel with magnetic fixing function, wherein the towel comprises a towel body made of a flexible textile material, and at least one corner region of the towel body is provided with a magnetic functional assembly; and the magnetic functional assembly is encapsulated in an enclosed cavity formed by a fabric enclosure​ and secured to​ an edge region of the towel body.

2. The towel with magnetic fixing function according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic functional assembly is designed to be detachable, a mounting base is disposed at a corresponding preset position of the towel body, and a guiding structure is arranged on an inner wall of the base, to form a reversible connection with the magnetic functional assembly through snap-fit or threaded engagement.

3. The towel with magnetic fixing function according to claim 2, wherein the base is made of an elastomeric material​ and is flush with a surface of the towel when not assembled.

4. The towel with magnetic fixing function according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic functional assembly comprises at least one permanent magnet, and a contact surface of the permanent magnet is of a planar structure to increase an adsorption area.

5. The towel with magnetic fixing function according to claim 2, wherein the magnetic functional assembly comprises at least one permanent magnet, and a contact surface of the permanent magnet is of a planar structure to increase an adsorption area.

6. The towel with magnetic fixing function according to claim 4, wherein the permanent magnet is disc-shaped.

7. The towel with magnetic fixing function according to claim 5, wherein the contact surface of the permanent magnet is covered with an anti-scratch layer.

8. The towel with magnetic fixing function according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of micro magnets of the magnetic functional assembly are arranged on a flexible substrate in an array manner.

9. The towel with magnetic fixing function according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of micro magnets of the magnetic functional assembly are arranged on a flexible substrate in an array manner.

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