CA2350364A1 - Electric resistance heating/warming fabric articles - Google Patents

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CA2350364A1
CA2350364A1 CA002350364A CA2350364A CA2350364A1 CA 2350364 A1 CA2350364 A1 CA 2350364A1 CA 002350364 A CA002350364 A CA 002350364A CA 2350364 A CA2350364 A CA 2350364A CA 2350364 A1 CA2350364 A1 CA 2350364A1
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Moshe Rock
Vikram Sharma
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04B—KNITTING
    • D04B1/00—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes
    • D04B1/02—Pile fabrics or articles having similar surface features
    • D04B1/04—Pile fabrics or articles having similar surface features characterised by thread material
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04B—KNITTING
    • D04B1/00—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes
    • D04B1/14—Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
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    • H05B3/34—Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
    • H05B3/342—Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs heaters used in textiles
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B3/00—Ohmic-resistance heating
    • H05B3/20—Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater
    • H05B3/34—Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
    • H05B3/342—Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs heaters used in textiles
    • H05B3/345—Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs heaters used in textiles knitted fabrics
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B3/00—Ohmic-resistance heating
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    • H05B3/347—Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs heaters used in textiles woven fabrics
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/002—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with controlled internal environment
    • A41D13/005—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with controlled internal environment with controlled temperature
    • A41D13/0051—Heated garments
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D10—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
    • D10B—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
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    • D10B2401/16—Physical properties antistatic; conductive
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B2203/00—Aspects relating to Ohmic resistive heating covered by group H05B3/00
    • H05B2203/002—Heaters using a particular layout for the resistive material or resistive elements
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
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    • H05B2203/002—Heaters using a particular layout for the resistive material or resistive elements
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    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • H05B2203/017—Manufacturing methods or apparatus for heaters
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Abstract

Electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric articles have a fabric layer having a first surface and an opposite, second surface, and an electric resistance heating/warming element in the form of a conductive yarn mounted upon first surface of the fabric layer, e.g. in embroidery stitching, and adapted to generate heating/warming when connected to a power source. A barrier layer may be positioned, for example, at least adjacent to the first or second surface of the fabric layer. Methods of forming electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric articles are also described.

Claims (58)

1. An electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article, comprising at least:
a fabric layer having a first surface and an opposite, second surface, and a flexible electric resistance heating/warming element in the form of an electricity-conducting yarn mounted upon said first surface of said fabric layer and adapted to generate heating/warming when connected in an electrical circuit with a power source.
2. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim l, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element has the form of said electricity-conducting yarn mounted upon said first surface by embroidery stitching upon said first surface.
3. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element is mounted upon said first surface by securement of said electricity-conducting yarn upon said first surface.
4. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element is mounted upon said first surface by adhesion of said electricity-conducting yarn upon said first surface.
5. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element is mounted upon said first surface by mechanical securement of said electricity-conducting yarn upon said first surface.
6. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said first surface is a flat surface, and said electric resistance heating/warning element is mounted upon said first surface by an overlaying protective layer laminated upon said first surface with said electricity-conducting yarn disposed and secured between said protective layer and said first surface.
7. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 6, wherein said protective layer comprises plastic film.
8. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 7, wherein said plastic film is breathable and permeable to moisture vapor, but resistant to passage of air and water droplets.
9. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 6, wherein said protective layer comprises fabric.
10. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said fabric article is flat with opposite smooth surfaces.
11. The electric resistance heating/warning composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said fabric article has a raised surface and an opposite, smooth surface.
12. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said fabric article has opposite, raised surfaces.
13. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said first surface is a smooth surface laminated with a barrier layer resistant to passage of air and water droplets but permeable to moisture vapor.
14. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element is connected in said electric circuit in series.
15. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element is connected in said electric circuit in parallel.
16. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 15, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element connected in said electric circuit in parallel comprises a first conductive yarn having a first resistance and a second conductive yarn having a second resistance, said first resistance being different from said second resistance.
17. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said first surface is an inner surface, relative to a region to be heated/warmed.
18. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said first surface is an outer surface, relative to a region to be heated/warmed.
19. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said fabric layer is hydrophobic.
20. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said fabric layer is hydrophilic.
21. The electric resistance heating/warning composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said electricity-conducting yarn comprises a core of insulating material, an electrical resistance heating element disposed generally about said core, and a sheath material generally surrounding said electrical resistance heating element and said core.
22. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said electricity-conducting yarn comprises an electrical resistance heating element and a sheath material generally surrounding said electrical resistance heating element.
23. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said conductive yarn comprises a core of insulating material and an electrical resistance heating element disposed generally about said core.
24. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, 21, 22, or 23, wherein said electrical resistance heating element has electrical resistance in the range of about 0.1 ohm/m to about 500 ohm/m.
25. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said electrical conductor elements are adapted for connecting said electric resistance heating/warming elements to a power source of alternating current.
26. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said electrical conductor elements are adapted for connecting said electric resistance heating/warming elements to a power source of direct current.
27. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 26, wherein said power source of direct current comprises a battery.
28. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 27, wherein said battery is mounted to said fabric body.
29. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 25, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article further comprises a power source connected to said electric resistance heating/warming elements by said electrical conductor elements, said power source comprising a battery mounted to said fabric body.
30. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, further comprising a burner layer positioned at least adjacent to at least one of the first surface and the opposite, second surface of said fabric layer.
31. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 30, wherein said barrier layer is positioned at least adjacent to said first surface of said fabric layer.
32. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 31, wherein said burner layer is attached upon said first surface of said fabric layer.
33. The electric resistance heating/warning composite fabric article of claim 30, wherein said burner layer is positioned at least adjacent to said opposite, second surface of said fabric layer.
34. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 33, wherein said barrier layer is attached upon said opposite, second surface of said fabric layer.
35. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 13, 30, 31, 32, 33, or 34, wherein said barrier layer is hydrophobic porous.
36. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 35, wherein said barrier layer comprises poly tetra fluoro ethylene (PTFE).
37. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 13, 30, 31, 32, 33, or 34, wherein said barrier layer is non-porous hydrophilic.
38. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 37, wherein said barrier layer comprises polyurethane.
39. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 30, 31, 32, 33, or 34, wherein said barrier layer is resistant to passage of air and water droplets and permeable to water vapor.
40. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element is washable, non-swelling and hydrophobic.
41. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim l, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element is resistant to stiffening and cold crack.
42. A method of forming an electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article, comprising:
providing a fabric layer having a first surface and an opposite, second surface, and mounting an electricity conductive yarn at the first surface of the fabric layer in a predetermined pattern of an electric circuit to form an electric resistance heating/warming element adapted for connection to a power source, thereby to generate heating/warming.
43. The method of claim 42, comprising the further step of incorporating the electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article into articles of apparel.
44. The method of claim 43, wherein the articles of apparel include at least one of the following: jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves, shirts, pants, socks, boots, and shoes.
45. The method of claim 42, comprising the further step of incorporating the electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article into home furnishings textile articles.
46. The method of claim 55, wherein the home furnishings textile articles include at least one of the following: blankets, throws and seat warmers.
47. The method of claim 42, comprising the further step of connecting the electric resistance heating/warming element to a power source, thereby to generate heating/warming.
48. The method of claim 42, wherein the electricity conductive forming the electric resistance heating/warming element comprises a core of insulating material, an electrical conductive heating element disposed generally about the core, and a sheath material generally surrounding the electrical resistance heating element and the core, and said method comprises the further step of forming the sheath material by wrapping the electrical conductive heating element and the core with yarn.
49. The method of claim 42, comprising the further step of connecting the electric resistance heating/warming element to a source of electric power and generating heat.
50. The method of claim 49, comprising the further step of connecting the electric resistance heating/warming element to a source of electric power comprising alternating current and generating heat.
51. The method of claim 49, comprising the further step of connecting the electric resistance heating/warming element to a source of electric power comprising direct current and generating heat.
52. The method of claim 51, comprising the further step of connecting the electric resistance heating/warming element to a source of electric power comprising direct current in the form of a battery and generating heat.
53. The method of claim 52, comprising the further step of connecting the electric resistance heating/warming element to a source of electric power comprising direct current in the form of a battery mounted to the fabric article and generating heat.
54. The method of claim 42, further comprising the steps of positioning a barrier layer at least adjacent to at least one of the first surface of the fabric layer and the opposite, second surface of the fabric layer.
55. The method of claim 54, comprising the further step of positioning the barrier layer at least adjacent to the first surface of the fabric layer.
56. The method of claim 55, comprising the further step of positioning the barrier layer in attachment upon the first surface of the fabric layer.
57. The method of claim 54, comprising the further step of positioning the barrier layer at least adjacent to the opposite, second surface of the fabric layer.
58. The method of claim 57, comprising the further step of positioning the barrier layer in attachment upon the opposite, second surface of the fabric layer.
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