Modular Cut-Resistant Garment with Composite Breathable Fabric
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing modular protective garments are often unsatisfactory in providing cut and abrasion resistance, are easily damaged, uncomfortable, and require specialized undergarments, while also lacking airflow and vapor escape capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A modular protective garment system using composite cut and abrasion-resistant yarn fabrics that allow airflow and vapor escape, with removable and reconfigurable components that can be worn directly against the skin without extraneous vest portions, utilizing connectors like VELCRO for attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional protective garments are used to provide cut and abrasion resistance, then protection is improved, but weight increases and comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs composite materials consisting of multiple fabric layers with different properties. The outer layer provides cut and abrasion resistance through its composite construction, while inner layers provide comfort and breathability. This allows the garment to achieve protection without excessive weight by optimizing each layer's function.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective garment is divided into separate modular components including a vest portion and interchangeable sleeve assemblies. Each component can be independently selected and attached, allowing wearers to customize the garment to provide protection only where needed, reducing overall weight while maintaining necessary protection.
2Reliability
If traditional protective garments are used to provide protection, then cut and abrasion resistance is improved, but airflow and vapor escape are blocked
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the garment have different material properties optimized for their specific functions. The outer protective layers provide cut and abrasion resistance, while inner layers and strategic openings provide breathability and vapor escape. This local differentiation allows the garment to simultaneously achieve protection and airflow without compromising either function.
3Reliability
If modular systems with central vest portions are used, then protection is improved, but device complexity and required components increase
Solution Approach 1:
The garment system is segmented into a vest portion and separate sleeve assemblies that can be independently attached. This modular approach allows wearers to customize the garment by selecting and attaching only the necessary components for their specific needs, reducing overall complexity compared to traditional all-inclusive protective garments.
4Reliability
If protective garments are designed for protection, then cut and abrasion resistance is improved, but comfort and wearability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The garment uses composite material constructions where the outer layer provides cut and abrasion resistance while inner layers provide comfort against the skin. The layered composite structure allows each material to optimize its specific function without compromising the other, achieving both protection and comfort simultaneously.
Data Source
AI summary
A modular protective garment includes first and second protective components. The first protective component is configured to protect a portion of a body of a wearer of the garment. The first protective component includes a fabric made from a composite material, the fabric permitting air and water vapor to flow therethrough and being light-weight. The second protective component is also configured to protect a portion of the body of the wearer. A connector releasably attaches the first and second components.