Textile system capable of maintaining optimal temperature

Abstract

A textile system (100) capable of maintaining an optimal temperature, comprising a target effect establishment module (200) and a product design module (300). The target effect establishment module (200) is configured to provide at least one condition for a target effect. The product design module (300) comprises a thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module (310) and a product form design module (320). According to the at least one condition for the target effect, at least one fiber material is selected to produce a fiber material combined structure (400) capable of maintaining an optimal temperature. By means of the structure combination design of a thermal insulation layer (312) and a phase change fiber layer (314), and on the basis of the temperature requirements for a target effect, fibers containing corresponding suitable phase change substances are selected as the material of a temperature adjustment layer, and the number of phase change fibers required by the temperature adjustment layer and the number of temperature adjustment layers are calculated, so as to optimize the combination with the thermal insulation layer (312). In this way, an external temperature is isolated from an internal temperature, so that the phase change temperature adjustment energy of the phase change fiber layer (314) can be effectively utilized to adjust the internal temperature, thereby ensuring continuous adjustment to the optimal temperature.

Description

A textile system that regulates optimal temperature Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of textile systems, and in particular to a textile system capable of adjusting optimal temperature. Background Art

[0002] Traditional cooling and heating products (such as cooling and heating quilts) are made by splicing together materials that feel cool on one side and warm on the other side. When the skin contacts the material, it feels instantly cool and instantly warm, but it does not have the function of regulating temperature. As a result, after the user has used it for a period of time, the body temperature will cause the contact surface temperature to rise and overheat. On the other hand, the new generation of temperature-regulating textiles may contain phase change materials, but there is no insulation layer to block the external temperature, resulting in the phase change material being forced to react with both internal and external temperatures at the same time, and unable to truly and effectively regulate the internal temperature. U.S. Patent US9920455B2 discloses a cellulose fiber with enhanced reversible thermal properties and a method for forming the same. A cellulose fiber comprises: a fiber body, including a cellulose material and a non-capsule phase change material dispersed in the cellulose material, the non-capsule phase change material forming a plurality of different regions dispersed in the cellulose material, and the cellulose fiber provides at least one thermal regulation based on the absorption and release of latent heat at the transition temperature. However, it is only a fiber phase change material, and does not have a structure for matching and combining phase change materials and non-phase change materials.

[0003] In view of this, how to combine textile fibers of different materials and design them according to the temperature regulation requirements and characteristics of the target product through different fiber combinations, arrangements, and number of layers to complete the fiber material structure design applicable to the product, as well as the product type to which this structure design can be applied, and ultimately complete the textile structure that can regulate the optimal temperature and its product application, has become an urgent problem to be solved in the industry.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the problem that textiles cannot effectively regulate their internal temperature, this application proposes a textile system that can regulate the optimal temperature, using the following technical solutions:

[0006] The present application proposes a textile system that can adjust the optimal temperature, including a target effect establishment module and a product design module, wherein the target effect establishment module is used to provide at least one condition for the target effect, and the product design module selects at least one fiber material based on the at least one condition of the target effect to produce a fiber material combination structure that can adjust the optimal temperature; wherein the at least one condition of the target effect includes adjusting the target temperature, the duration of the adjustment effect, the applied products and scenarios; wherein the product design module includes a thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module and a product form design module, wherein the thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module is used to design at least one parameter for the thermal insulation layer and the phase change fiber layer, and the product form design module is used to combine the design of the thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module with at least one layer of auxiliary material.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, through the structural combination design of the thermal insulation layer and the phase change fiber layer, based on the temperature requirements of the target effect, fibers containing corresponding appropriate phase change substances are selected as the temperature control layer material, and the number of phase change fibers and temperature control layers required for the temperature control layer are calculated based on the temperature control requirements of the target effect. The combination of the thermal insulation layer is optimized, thereby completely blocking the external temperature from the internal temperature, and allowing the phase change temperature control energy of the phase change fiber layer to be effectively exerted in regulating the internal temperature, ensuring sustainable regulation of the optimal temperature.

[0008] Preferably, the fiber material combination structure capable of adjusting the optimal temperature corresponds to a set of applied product types, the environments and scenes in which the product types are applied and their corresponding products, including products used or worn at home, at clothing, in the office and in such environments and scenes.

[0009] Preferably, the thermal insulation layer is used for heat preservation or cold preservation, and contains fibers, and the fibers include polyester, wool, and down; the phase change fiber layer is a temperature adjustment layer, which is used for heat absorption and heat release operations, and contains phase change substances, and the phase change substances include oils and paraffin.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solutions, a combined structure and materials used in products established to achieve the target effect are provided.

[0011] Preferably, the parameters include the mutual arrangement order, structure or thickness of the temperature insulation layer and the phase change fiber layer.

[0012] Preferably, the temperature insulation layer and the phase change fiber layer are arranged in the order of the temperature insulation layer on top and the phase change fiber layer on the bottom.

[0013] Preferably, the temperature insulation layer and the phase change fiber layer are arranged in the order of the phase change fiber layer on top and the temperature insulation layer on the bottom.

[0014] Preferably, the temperature insulation layer and the phase change fiber layer are arranged in such a manner that one layer of the phase change fiber layer is provided above and one layer below the temperature insulation layer, respectively.

[0015] Preferably, the product form design module adds a layer of the accessory material above the structure designed by the thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module.

[0016] Preferably, the product form design module adds the auxiliary materials simultaneously above and below the structures designed by the thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the materials of the thermal insulation layer and the phase change fiber layer can be adjusted according to the conditions of the actual target effect and their relative arrangement order, structure, and thickness can be designed to ensure that the thermal insulation layer has the function of keeping warm or keeping cold, and the phase change fiber layer can absorb or release heat. A material combination structure that can adjust the optimal temperature can be made according to the conditions of different target effects. At the same time, through the characteristics of the phase change fiber material, a material combination structure that can effectively maintain the optimal temperature for a long time is established.

[0018] Preferably, the design range of the temperature insulation layer and the phase change fiber layer is 10-500 gm / sqm.

[0019] To summarize, the present invention adopts a structural combination design of a thermal insulation layer and a phase change fiber layer. Targeted at the temperature requirements of the target effect, fibers containing correspondingly suitable phase change substances are selected as the temperature control layer material. The number of phase change fibers and the number of temperature control layers required for the temperature control layer are calculated based on the temperature control requirements of the target effect. The combination of the thermal insulation layers is optimized to completely block the external temperature from the internal temperature, thereby allowing the phase change temperature control energy of the phase change fiber layer to be effectively utilized in regulating the internal temperature, ensuring sustainable regulation of the optimal temperature. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments and are incorporated into and constitute a part of this specification. The accompanying drawings illustrate the embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application. Other embodiments and many of the expected advantages of the embodiments will be readily apparent as they become better understood by reference to the following detailed description. The elements of the drawings are not necessarily to scale with respect to each other. Like reference numerals designate corresponding similar parts.

[0021] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a textile system capable of adjusting an optimal temperature according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the arrangement order of the temperature insulating layer and the phase change fiber layer in a textile system capable of adjusting the optimal temperature according to the present invention.

[0023] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the arrangement order of the temperature insulating layer and the phase change fiber layer in a textile system capable of adjusting the optimal temperature according to the present invention.

[0024] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the arrangement order of the temperature insulating layer, the phase change fiber layer and the accessory materials in a textile system capable of adjusting the optimal temperature according to the present invention.

[0025] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the arrangement order of the temperature insulating layer, the phase change fiber layer and the accessory materials in a textile system capable of adjusting the optimal temperature according to the present invention.

[0026] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the arrangement sequence of the temperature insulating layer, the phase change fiber layer and the accessory materials in the textile system capable of adjusting the optimal temperature of the present invention.

[0027] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the arrangement sequence of the temperature insulating layer, the phase change fiber layer and the accessory materials in the textile system capable of adjusting the optimal temperature of the present invention.

[0028] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the arrangement sequence of the temperature insulating layer, the phase change fiber layer and the accessory materials in the textile system capable of adjusting the optimal temperature of the present invention.

[0029] FIG9 is a diagram showing verification data of a textile system capable of adjusting optimal temperature according to the present invention.

[0030] Explanation of the accompanying reference numerals: 100, textile system capable of adjusting the optimal temperature; 200, target effect establishment module; 300, product design module; 310, thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module; 312, thermal insulation layer; 314, phase change fiber layer; 320, product shape design module; 322, auxiliary materials; 400, fiber material combination structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for the purpose of explaining the relevant invention and are not intended to limit the invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only portions relevant to the relevant invention are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0032] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in this application can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0033] Referring to Figure 1 , an embodiment of the present invention discloses a textile system 100 capable of adjusting an optimal temperature, comprising a target effect establishment module 200 and a product design module 300. The target effect establishment module 200 is configured to provide at least one condition for a target effect. Based on the at least one condition for the target effect, the product design module 300 selects at least one fiber material to produce a fiber material combination structure 400 capable of adjusting an optimal temperature. The at least one condition for the target effect includes the target temperature, the duration of the adjustment effect, and the product and application scenario.

[0034] Specifically, the target effect establishment module 200 is used to provide the aforementioned target effect conditions, which serve as design goals and form the basis for the fiber combination structure and product form design during the subsequent product design phase. Specifically, the target temperature adjustment can be maintaining human body temperature within a specific temperature range, the duration of the adjustment effect can be the ability to continuously adjust the temperature for a specific number of hours, the product being applied can be a long-sleeved top, and the usage scenario can be a mountainous environment with temperatures below 0°C. This defines the target effect conditional design, and the subsequent process of designing products that meet the conditions begins.

[0035] In a specific embodiment, the fiber material includes natural or non-natural fiber materials such as wood pulp, cotton, silk, polyester, wool, down, etc., so as to provide the materials used for the subsequent combined structures and products to achieve the target effects.

[0036] Furthermore, the fiber material combination structure 400 capable of adjusting the optimal temperature corresponds to a set of applicable product types, which represent all applicable environments, scenes and their corresponding products, including home, clothing, office, and products used or worn in such environments and scenes. In a specific embodiment, the products of the textile system 100 capable of adjusting the optimal temperature of the present invention include bedding, decoration materials, and clothing. In another specific embodiment, the products of the textile system 100 capable of adjusting the optimal temperature of the present invention can be applied to the inner / outer layer design of thermal insulation equipment. In yet another specific embodiment, the products of the textile system 100 capable of adjusting the optimal temperature of the present invention can be applied to products used in extreme environments.

[0037] Based on the target effect conditions provided by the target effect establishment module 200, the product design module 300 selects fiber materials to design a material combination structure capable of adjusting the optimal temperature, and then designs a product type that can utilize this material combination structure. The product design module 300 includes a thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module 310 and a product type design module 320.

[0038] Furthermore, the thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module 310 is used to design at least one parameter for the thermal insulation layer 312 and the phase change fiber layer 314 , and the product type design module 320 is used to combine the design of the thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module 310 with at least one layer of auxiliary material 322 .

[0039] Specifically, the thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module 310 is a module that creates a temperature-adjustable material combination structure using different fiber material layers, thermal insulation layer 312 and phase change fiber layer 314. Referring to Figures 2 and 3 , the thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module 310 can design the relative arrangement, structure, and thickness of thermal insulation layer 312 and phase change fiber layer 314 based on the desired effect. This module can create a temperature-adjustable material combination structure for different desired effects. Furthermore, by leveraging the properties of the phase change fiber material, it can establish a material combination structure that can effectively maintain the optimal temperature for a long period of time.

[0040] The insulation layer 312 in this structure is used for heat preservation or cooling and can be made of fibers such as polyester, wool, or down. The phase change fiber layer 314 is a temperature-regulating layer, which absorbs and releases heat. The phase change fiber used in the phase change fiber layer 314 may contain a phase change material such as oil or paraffin. Specifically, the optimal design range for the insulation layer 312 and the phase change fiber layer 314 is 10-500gm / sqm.

[0041] Referring to Figure 2 , in one specific embodiment, the thermal insulation layer 312 and the phase change fiber layer 314 are arranged in a sequence where the thermal insulation layer 312 is on top and the phase change fiber layer 314 is on the bottom. Referring to Figure 3 , in another specific embodiment, the thermal insulation layer 312 and the phase change fiber layer 314 are arranged in a sequence where the phase change fiber layer 314 is on top and the thermal insulation layer 312 is on the bottom. In yet another specific embodiment, the thermal insulation layer 312 and the phase change fiber layer 314 are arranged in a sequence where one phase change fiber layer 314 is disposed above and one below the thermal insulation layer 312. Figures 2 and 3 are shown only as schematic diagrams; the actual material combination structure includes thickness, quantity, and arrangement order.

[0042] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 4 to 8, the product form design module 320 refers to the target effect conditions provided by the aforementioned target effect establishment module 200, and the material combination structure design of the aforementioned thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module 310 that can adjust the optimal temperature, and can be combined with other auxiliary materials 322 to ultimately produce an adjustable temperature product that can achieve the target effect. Specifically, the products include bedding, decoration materials, and clothing. Specifically, the auxiliary materials 322 can be cold-insulating cloth or warm-insulating cloth, etc., the bedding can be quilts, pillows, mattresses, etc., the decoration materials can be curtains, insulation materials, etc., and the clothing can be underwear, sportswear, etc.

[0043] Figures 4 through 8 illustrate exemplary embodiments of the arrangement of the thermal insulation layer 312, phase change fiber layer 314, and auxiliary material 322. The product design module 320 combines the optimal temperature-adjustable material combination structure designed in the thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module 310 with the auxiliary material 322. Referring to Figure 4 , in one specific embodiment, with the thermal insulation layer 312 positioned on top and the phase change fiber layer 314 positioned on the bottom, the product design module 320 further adds a layer of auxiliary material 322 to the top of the structure. Referring to Figure 5 , in another specific embodiment, with the phase change fiber layer 314 positioned on top and the thermal insulation layer 312 positioned on the bottom, the product design module 320 further adds a layer of auxiliary material 322 to the top of the structure. Referring to Figure 6 , in yet another specific embodiment, with the thermal insulation layer 312 positioned on top and the phase change fiber layer 314 positioned on the bottom, the product design module 320 further adds the auxiliary material 322 to both the top and bottom of the structure. Referring to Figure 7 , in yet another specific embodiment, with the phase change fiber layer 314 positioned above and the thermal insulation layer 312 positioned below, the product design module 320 then applies accessory material 322 to both the upper and lower sides of this structure. Referring to Figure 8 , in yet another specific embodiment, a phase change fiber layer 314 is positioned above and below the thermal insulation layer 312, and the product design module 320 then applies another layer of accessory material 322 to cover the phase change fiber layer 314 positioned above and below this structure. Figures 4 through 8 are schematic diagrams only; actual textile structures include thickness, quantity, and arrangement order.

[0044] In a specific embodiment, the effectiveness of a textile system 100 capable of adjusting optimal temperature according to the present invention was analyzed and verified. Under a constant temperature and humidity environment of 25°C, temperature data was monitored every 10 minutes for 8 hours, resulting in the data and table shown in Figure 9 . The constant temperature is the body's core temperature, which remains constant at 36.5°C. Three probes were placed on this temperature: the first probe measures the core temperature; the second probe, located at position T1 in the table in Figure 9 , measures the temperature variation between the body surface and the first layer of fabric; and the third probe, located at position T2 in the table in Figure 9 , measures the temperature variation between the different layers. A is experimentally verified using Figure 6 of this case: 322 is 100% rayon, 312 is 100% polyester, and 314 is 75% lyocell (phase change fiber) + 25% rayon. B represents a conventional phase change product, and C represents a conventional product.

[0045] According to the experimental data shown in FIG9 , the textile system 100 capable of adjusting the optimal temperature of the present invention has been successfully verified through combination method A, and has a constant temperature effect for at least 8 hours of continuous use.

[0046] The textile system 100 capable of adjusting optimal temperature according to the present invention may further have the following applications:

[0047] 1. Natural fibers can be used as building materials for the optimal temperature-regulating textile structure 100 of the present invention:

[0048] The fiber material shown in Figure 1 can be constructed using natural fibers as a material combination structure capable of regulating optimal temperature. In the thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module 310 within the product design module 300, thermal insulation layer 312 can be made of natural fibers such as wool and down.

[0049] 2. Design of textile structures that can adjust to the most suitable temperature for the human body:

[0050] The present invention can adjust the thickness of the phase change fiber layer 314 according to the joule number to achieve the most suitable temperature for the human body, thereby calculating that each product can have the best phase change heat absorption and heat release performance in different usage environments and situations, and can maintain the most suitable temperature for the human body.

[0051] 3. Application of thermal insulation products for articles and appliances:

[0052] The present invention achieves an adjustable optimal temperature through the combined design of the insulation layer 312 and the phase change fiber layer 314. Therefore, it can also be applied to the inner / outer layer design of thermal insulation devices (such as thermos bottles, thermos cups, etc.). By using the two-layer design of the cup body of a traditional thermal insulation device as the insulation layer of the present invention, adding a phase change fiber layer in the middle, and calculating the number of joules of the phase change fiber layer required, a product that can maintain an adjustable temperature for a long time can be created.

[0053] 4. Product design and application in extreme environments:

[0054] The present invention utilizes the arrangement and thickness design of the insulation layer 312 and the phase change fiber layer 314. The insulation layer 312 can adjust its thickness according to the external temperature of the usage scenario, while the phase change fiber layer 314 adjusts its thickness according to the thermal energy demand for internal temperature regulation. This can produce a fiber material combination structure that meets the joule count required for extreme environments and a textile structure and product design that can adjust to the optimal temperature (for example, the arrangement and thickness design of the insulation layer 312 and the phase change fiber layer 314 that can be used in extremely low and extremely high temperature environments, and the resulting products such as thermal clothing and sleeping bags).

[0055] In summary, the present invention utilizes a structural combination design of the thermal insulation layer 312 and the phase change fiber layer 314 to select fibers containing a correspondingly appropriate phase change material as the material for the temperature control layer, based on the temperature requirements of the target effect. The number of phase change fibers and the number of temperature control layers required for the temperature control layer are calculated based on the temperature control requirements of the target effect, and the combination of the thermal insulation layers is optimized. This completely isolates the external temperature from the internal temperature, allowing the phase change temperature control energy of the phase change fiber layer to be effectively utilized in regulating the internal temperature, thereby ensuring sustainable regulation of the optimal temperature.

[0056] The above describes the specific embodiments of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

[0057] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting this application. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of elements or steps not listed in the claims. The word "one" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of multiple such elements. The simple fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used for improvement. Any reference signs in the claims should not be interpreted as limiting the scope.

Claims

1. A textile system capable of adjusting an optimal temperature, characterized in that: It includes a target effect establishment module and a product design module, the target effect establishment module is used to provide at least one condition for the target effect, and the product design module selects at least one fiber material according to the at least one condition of the target effect to produce a fiber material combination structure that can adjust the optimal temperature; wherein the at least one condition of the target effect includes adjusting the target temperature, the duration of the adjustment effect, and the applied products and scenarios; wherein the product design module includes a thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module and a product form design module, the thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module is used to design at least one parameter for the thermal insulation layer and the phase change fiber layer, and the product form design module is used to combine the design of the thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module with at least one layer of auxiliary material.

2. The textile system capable of adjusting the optimal temperature according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fiber material combination structure capable of adjusting the optimal temperature corresponds to a set of applied product types, the environments and scenes in which the product types are applied and their corresponding products, including products used or worn at home, at clothing, in the office and in the environments and scenes.

3. The textile system capable of adjusting optimal temperature according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thermal insulation layer is used for heat preservation or cold preservation, and contains fibers, and the fibers include polyester, wool, and down; the phase change fiber layer is a temperature adjustment layer, which is used for heat absorption and heat release, and contains phase change substances, and the phase change substances include oils and paraffin.

4. The textile system capable of adjusting optimal temperature according to claim 1, characterized in that: The parameters include the mutual arrangement order, structure or thickness of the temperature insulation layer and the phase change fiber layer.

5. The textile system capable of adjusting optimal temperature according to claim 4, characterized in that: The temperature insulation layer and the phase change fiber layer are arranged in the order of the temperature insulation layer on the upper side and the phase change fiber layer on the lower side.

6. The textile system capable of adjusting optimal temperature according to claim 4, characterized in that: The temperature insulation layer and the phase change fiber layer are arranged in a sequence of the phase change fiber layer being on top and the temperature insulation layer being on the bottom.

7. The textile system capable of adjusting optimal temperature according to claim 4, characterized in that: The temperature insulation layer and the phase change fiber layer are arranged in a sequence of one layer of the phase change fiber layer being arranged above and one layer of the phase change fiber layer being arranged below the temperature insulation layer.

8. A textile system capable of adjusting optimal temperature according to any one of claims 5 and 6, characterized in that: The product form design module attaches a layer of the accessory material onto the structure designed by the thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module.

9. A textile system capable of adjusting optimal temperature according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that: The product form design module attaches the auxiliary materials simultaneously above and below the structures designed by the thermal insulation layer and phase change fiber layer structure design module.

10. The textile system capable of adjusting optimal temperature according to claim 1, characterized in that: The design range of the temperature insulation layer and the phase change fiber layer is 10-500gm / sqm.

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