Digitally Printed Textile Attachment Patch for Removable Customization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing adhesives migrate into the fibers of textiles under varying temperatures and pressures, making it impractical to removably attach decorative or functional objects to porous materials for long-term use.
Innovation Solution
A non-porous patch is applied to textiles as a barrier to prevent adhesive migration, allowing the use of adhesives for removable attachments, combined with digital printing technology for customizable designs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If adhesive is used to attach objects to textiles, then removable attachment is achieved, but adhesive migrates into the fibers under varying temperatures and pressures
Solution Approach 1:
A release liner is introduced as an intermediary layer between the adhesive and the textile. The release liner prevents direct contact between the adhesive and textile fibers, thereby blocking adhesive migration into the fabric while still allowing the adhesive to perform its attachment function. The liner acts as a barrier that can be easily removed after attachment, leaving no adhesive residue in the textile pores.
2Duration of action of moving object
If adhesive is used for removable attachment, then objects can be attached and removed, but the adhesive damages the textile material over time
Solution Approach 1:
The release liner serves as a protective intermediary that prevents adhesive from penetrating and damaging textile fibers. By placing the liner between the adhesive and the textile, the liner absorbs the harmful effects of adhesive migration, protecting the textile from damage while allowing the adhesive to maintain its bonding function throughout the intended duration of use.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional adhesive methods are used, then attachment is achieved, but customization of textile designs is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The release liner is pre-applied to the textile surface before the adhesive is applied. This preliminary action creates a prepared surface that allows for easy attachment and removal of adhesive-based customizations. The pre-applied liner enables multiple design changes without requiring complex manufacturing processes, as the liner can be easily replaced or the adhesive can be removed and reapplied with new designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment system is segmented into separate functional layers: the release liner layer and the adhesive layer. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each layer's function - the liner provides a clean, removable interface with the textile, while the adhesive provides bonding capability. This modular approach simplifies manufacturing and enables easy customization by replacing only the adhesive portion with new designs.
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
Enables easy, economical, and frequent changes to textile designs without damaging the material, reducing inventory needs and providing a broader range of designs through digital customization.
Implementation Method 1
adhesive as a means of removably adhering an object onto a porous material, such as a textile, that is subject to varying temperatures and pressures, without the threat of migration of the adhesive into the pores or fibers of the textile
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AI summary
A product or article of manufacture using a method of attaching a digitally printed attaching member to a material so that it can be customized with at least one add-on feature. The method uses 3D printing to produce attaching members with advanced features, providing unique customization capabilities. The method allows products to change their appearance or functionality and offers a new business model that uses the advantages of digital printing technology to enable advanced do it yourself customization of products. The method discloses how to integrate digital images with physical products.