Active woven materials

Active fabrics typically include a plurality of fibers. At least one of the fibers exhibits a change in length or width upon exposure to an external stimulus, such as heat, moisture, or light. The active woven materials can exhibit local transformation, such as creating areas that are tighter or mor...

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Main Authors Mairopoulos, Dimitrios, Tibbits, Skylar J. E, Laucks, Jared Smith
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 28.04.2020
Subjects
BLASTING
BRAIDING
HEATING
KNITTING
LACE-MAKING
LAYERED PRODUCTS
LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT ORNON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
LIGHTING
LOOMS
MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL-POWER PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOTOTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISEPROVIDED FOR
METHODS OF WEAVING
NON-WOVEN FABRICS
OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER
SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS
TEXTILES
TRANSPORTING
TRIMMINGS
WEAPONS
WEAVING
WIND, SPRING WEIGHT AND MISCELLANEOUS MOTORS
WOVEN FABRICS
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Summary:Active fabrics typically include a plurality of fibers. At least one of the fibers exhibits a change in length or width upon exposure to an external stimulus, such as heat, moisture, or light. The active woven materials can exhibit local transformation, such as creating areas that are tighter or more open, or global transformation, such as changing from flat to curled. The effect is a precise and repeatable change in shape upon exposure to an external stimulus. Embodiments can be employed, for example, in sportswear, compression garments, furniture, and interior products.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201815870692