Sterilization Fabric Processing Equipment Ion Binding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fabric treatment methods, such as immersion or coating, fail to securely attach functional ions to fabric surfaces, leading to easy detachment and reduced service life due to external forces or washing.
Innovation Solution
A sterilization fabric processing equipment that uses a controlled steam environment with predetermined pressure and temperature to tightly bind functional ions to fabric fibers, enhancing durability and washability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If particles or ions are attached onto fabric surfaces by immersion, coating, or gluing methods, then manufacturing cost is reduced and manufacturing efficiency is improved, but the binding strength between particles/ions and fabric fibers deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by transforming the physical state of the fabric and chemical solution through controlled temperature and pressure conditions. The fabric is heated to a specific temperature range (60-100°C) and pressure is maintained (0.5-2.0 kg/cm²) during the chemical treatment process, causing the fabric fibers to expand and open their structure, thereby enabling strong bonding between functional ions and fibers while maintaining manufacturing efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes phase transitions by heating the fabric and chemical solution to specific temperature ranges that induce structural changes in the fabric fibers. The controlled heating process causes the fabric to transition from a compact state to an expanded state, allowing better penetration and bonding of functional ions, followed by cooling to fix the bonded structure
2Ease of manufacture
If particles or ions are attached onto fabric surfaces by immersion or coating methods, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but the service life of the fabric deteriorates due to easy detachment during washing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent maintains manufacturing cost effectiveness while improving service life by using parameter changes during the treatment process. The controlled temperature (60-100°C) and pressure (0.5-2.0 kg/cm²) conditions enable strong bonding of functional ions to fabric fibers, ensuring the particles remain firmly attached during washing and use, thereby extending fabric service life without increasing manufacturing cost
Solution Approach 2:
The patent avoids using expensive specialized equipment or complex multi-step processes by employing a simple pressure vessel with basic heating and pressure control capabilities. This approach achieves durable particle attachment through cost-effective parameter control rather than expensive equipment, maintaining economic viability while improving product reliability
3Productivity
If particles or ions are attached onto fabric surfaces by conventional methods, then manufacturing efficiency is improved, but washability of the fabric deteriorates due to particle detachment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves the washability issue while maintaining manufacturing efficiency by implementing parameter changes during the treatment process. The fabric is subjected to controlled temperature (60-100°C) and pressure (0.5-2.0 kg/cm²) conditions that enable deep penetration and strong bonding of functional ions to fabric fibers, ensuring particles remain firmly attached during washing without requiring complex additional processing steps
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 equipment ensures strong binding of functional ions to fabric fibers, resulting in improved durability, extended service life, and resistance to repeated washing and external forces, while maintaining fabric functionality.
Implementation Method 1
a steam device, connected to the processing cavity through a steam pipeline, for delivering steam into the processing cavity, and keeping the interior of the processing cavity at a predetermined pressure and a predetermined temperature by the steam
Implementation Method 2
keeping the interior of the processing cavity at a predetermined pressure and a predetermined temperature by the steam; the predetermined pressure promotes the combination of the functional ions and the fibers of the base fabric
Implementation Method 3
after the functional ion chemical is sent into the processing cavity, the functional ions in the functional ion chemical under the effect of the predetermined pressure are combined tightly with fibers of the heated base fabric
Implementation Method 4
the functional ions in the functional ion chemical under the effect of the predetermined pressure are combined tightly with fibers of the heated base fabric
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AI summary
Disclosed are a sterilization fabric processing equipment and a product manufactured by the processing equipment. The processing equipment includes a processing cavity, a steam device, a chemical tank, a pump set, and an automatic control device. The processing cavity has a working door and an interior for putting a frame and a base fabric overlaid on the frame. The steam device is for delivering steam to the processing cavity. The chemical tank is provided for containing a functional ion chemical and communicated with the steam pipeline through the chemical pipeline. The pump set is for delivering the steam and functional ions into the processing cavity. Under the effect of the predetermined pressure, the functional ions are closely combined to the heated base fabric fiber. The automatic control device is telecommunicatively connected to the steam device and the pump set for controlling their operation.