Cap and manufacturing method thereof

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing cap manufacturing methods either result in discomfort due to thick seams from sewing or are limited by the inability to effectively process natural fibers with ultrasonic wave processing, leading to low durability and productivity issues with embroidery.

Innovation Solution

A cap manufacturing method that combines sewing and ultrasonic wave processing to connect panels, using a seam sealing tape to cover the processed portions, allowing for thin seams and improved durability across both synthetic and natural fibers, while reducing needle and thread breakage during embroidery.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If sewing is used to connect panels, then the connection is durable, but the seam thickness increases causing discomfort

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveseam durabilityVSAvoidseam thickness
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines two different connection methods (sewing and ultrasonic wave processing) into a single integrated process. The sewing provides durable connection while ultrasonic processing creates a flat, thin seam structure. This merging allows both durability and comfort to be achieved simultaneously by leveraging the strengths of each method.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The seam structure becomes a composite of sewn threads and ultrasonic-welded fabric layers. The combination creates a multi-layered construction where the sewing provides tensile strength and the ultrasonic processing creates a compact, thin bond, resulting in a composite seam that is both strong and flat.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Shape

If ultrasonic wave processing is used to reduce seam thickness, then wearing comfort improves, but the method is ineffective on natural fiber materials

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveseam thicknessVSAvoidmaterial compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ShapeVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the seam connection process universal by making it effective for both synthetic and natural fibers. By combining sewing (which works on all materials) with ultrasonic processing (which creates thin seams on synthetics), the method achieves material-agnostic performance. The sewing component ensures compatibility with natural fibers while the ultrasonic component provides the thin seam benefit where applicable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The connection process is segmented into two distinct functions: sewing provides universal material compatibility and structural strength, while ultrasonic processing provides thin seam formation and additional bonding. This segmentation allows each component to address its specific strength while working together to overcome the limitations of either method alone.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Strength

If thick seams are created by sewing, then connection strength is maintained, but embroidery needle breaks or thread cuts due to resistance load

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection strengthVSAvoidembroidery quality
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges sewing with ultrasonic processing to create a seam structure that maintains connection strength while eliminating the surface irregularities that cause embroidery problems. The ultrasonic component creates a flat seam surface that allows embroidery needles and threads to pass through smoothly, while the sewing component maintains the structural strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Shape

If ultrasonic wave processing is used, then seam thickness is reduced, but the seam portion has low durability and is often damaged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveseam thicknessVSAvoidseam durability
Core Design Contradiction:
ShapeVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines ultrasonic processing with sewing to create a dual-reinforced seam. The ultrasonic processing creates the thin seam structure, while the sewing adds tensile strength and durability. This merging allows the seam to be both thin and durable, overcoming the weakness of ultrasonic-only processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The method achieves a smooth, comfortable cap with enhanced durability and productivity in embroidery, accommodating a wide range of fiber types and improving overall cap quality.

Implementation Method 1

two panels 1 and 2 go through ultrasonic wave processing 7 at regular intervals

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectUltrasonic wave processing: Ultrasonic Vibration

Implementation Method 2

the width of the seam portion melt by the ultrasonic wave processing is very thin

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMelting: Melting

Implementation Method 3

An adhesive may be coated to one side of the seam sealing tape, and the seam sealing tape may be attached by the adhesive to the portions processed by the sewing and the ultrasonic wave processing

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesion: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentUS20240041148A1Cap and manufacturing method thereof
Publication Date: 2024.02.08 YUPOONG INC
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AI summary

A cap according to an embodiment of the present invention is formed of a crown portion formed by connecting a plurality of panels, a brim portion attached to a lower end of the crown portion, and a sweat absorbing portion attached to an inner lower end of the crown portion, and at least two adjacent panels among the plurality of panels are connected to each other by sewing and ultrasonic wave processing.