Fabric-Integrated Power-Generating Insole for Stable Self-Powering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power-generating shoe technologies face challenges such as complex assembly processes, poor mechanical structure stability, and short service life due to their non-integrated design and reliance on mechanical parts.
Innovation Solution
A power-generating insole based on fabric integration, comprising a power-generating insole body made of a first friction component, a second friction component, and a fabric composite component, which are integrally formed and connected to an electronic module, eliminating the need for mechanical parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If traditional battery-powered design is used, then power supply is available, but service life is short and requires frequent replacement or recharging
Solution Approach 1:
The insole generates its own electrical energy through friction nanogenerators that convert mechanical energy from walking and running into electrical energy, eliminating the need for external battery replacement or recharging. The system serves itself by continuously generating power during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the energy supply parameter from stored chemical energy (batteries) to generated electrical energy through friction-based triboelectric effect, fundamentally altering how the insole obtains and sustains power over time.
2Power
If friction generators are assembled with mechanical parts (cover plate, support column, spring), then power generation function is achieved, but assembly process becomes complex and mechanical structure stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the friction nanogenerator directly into the insole body structure, merging the power generation function with the insole's mechanical structure. This eliminates separate mechanical components like cover plates, support columns, and springs, resulting in a unified integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical assembly systems with an integrated fabric-based structure where the friction nanogenerator is embedded within the insole material itself, substituting traditional mechanical components with a more streamlined integrated system.
3Power
If multiple independent friction generators are assembled with mechanical parts, then power generation function is achieved, but mechanical structure stability is poor and fatigue resistance is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple friction nanogenerators into a unified integrated structure within the insole body, eliminating independent mechanical assemblies. This integration improves structural stability and fatigue resistance by removing weak points associated with separate mechanical components and their connections.
4Ease of manufacture
If friction power-generating shoe body is not integrated, then manufacturing is easier, but assembly process becomes complex and service life shortens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the friction nanogenerator assembly with the insole body into a single integrated unit, eliminating the need for separate assembly steps. This integration maintains manufacturing simplicity while drastically reducing assembly process complexity and improving service life.
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 fabric-integrated power-generating insole effectively converts human mechanical energy into electrical energy, providing a self-powered solution with long service life and stable electrical properties, while offering flexibility, washability, and improved stability.
Implementation Method 1
The friction nanogenerator is a new energy technology which can convert mechanical energy generated by human movement into electrical energy. When walking and running, people constantly step on their feet, generating a lot of mechanical energy.
Implementation Method 2
The first friction component is composed of a first electrode layer and a first polymer material, the fabric composite component is an integrated fabric composed of substrate non-nanofiber fabric and second polymer material
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a power-generating insole based on fabric integration, which comprises a power-generating insole body, a detachable outer layer and an electronic module; The power-generating insole comprises a first friction component, a second friction component and a fabric composite component; The first friction component is composed of a first electrode layer and a first polymer material; The first friction component and the fabric composite component are integrally formed; The second friction component is wrapped around the middle part of the fabric composite component, and is integrated with the first friction component and the fabric composite component; The detachable outer layer is wrapped on the surface of the power-generating insole body; The electronic module is connected to the power-generating insole body; The present invention has long service life, good flexibility, plasticity, is washing resistance and stability.