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    article of clothing the invention relates to a article of clothing which includes a base layer and an auxetic layer. the base layer includes an elastic four-way material. the auxetic layer is coupled to the base layer and includes an auxetic structure defining a repetition pattern of empty spaces. according to one of the exemplary embodiments of the invention, each void has a recessed shape and is partially filled with foam or hot melt material.
    公开号:BR102013022283B1
    申请号:R102013022283-6
    申请日:2013-08-30
    公开日:2020-09-15
    发明作者:Alan Toronjo
    申请人:Under Armour, Inc；
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    CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED ORDERS
    [0001] This document claims priority of North American Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 695,933, filed on August 31, 2012, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION
    [0002] The invention relates to the field of clothing, and particularly clothing, quilting, bags and other products configured to be worn and carried on the body. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
    [0003] Many clothes and other articles of clothing are designed to fit close to the human body. When designing a garment to fit the human body, different body shapes and sizes must be considered. Different individuals within a certain size of clothing will have different body shapes and sizes. For example, two people wearing the same shoe size can have different foot shapes. As another example, two individuals wearing the same shirt size can have very different chest to abdomen dimensions. These variable measurements between individuals of the same size make the appropriate design for garments that fit the body difficult.
    [0004] In addition to taking into account the different body measurements for different people within a size, various contours of the human body must also be considered when designing clothing items that fit the body. These contours of the human body often include several double-curved surfaces. Spheroids, bowls and enseladas are examples of double curved surfaces. If a garment is not properly sized for a particular user, the user may experience unwanted tightness or looseness in several places. Such improper adjustment can cause discomfort, excessive wear, or flexion or folding of clothing in poorly adjusted locations.
    [0005] In view of the above, it would be desirable to provide a garment or other article of clothing capable of conforming to the various shapes of the body within a given size range. It would also be desirable to provide a garment or other article of clothing that is capable of conforming to the various double curvatures in the human body. In addition, it would be desirable for such a garment or article of clothing to be relatively inexpensive and easy to manufacture. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
    [0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, there is provided an article of clothing comprising a base layer and an auxetic layer. The base layer comprises an elastic four-way material. The auxetic layer is coupled to the base layer and includes an auxetic structure defining a repetition pattern of voids.
    [0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, an article of clothing is provided comprising a four-way elastic material and an auxetic structure. The auxetic structure is coupled to the four-way elastic material. The auxetic structure includes a plurality of interconnected members forming a set of recessed shapes positioned on the article of clothing.
    [0008] In accordance with yet another exemplary embodiment of the invention, there is provided an article of clothing comprising a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes an elastic sheet. The second layer is connected to the first layer and includes a structure including a plurality of interconnected members, forming a set of formats. The structure has a Poisson's ratio substantially zero or less than zero.
    [0009] The characteristics and advantages described above, as well as others, will be more easily evident to those skilled in the art, in reference to the following detailed description and attached drawings. While it would be desirable to provide an article of clothing that provides one or more of these or other advantageous features, the teachings disclosed herein encompass those embodiments that fall within the scope of the appended claims, regardless of whether one or more of the above mentioned advantages are achieved . BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    [0010] FIG. 1A shows a plan view of an auxetic structure including segments and voids that form a plurality of recessed forms; FIG. 1B shows a plan view of the auxetic structure of FIG. AI in an expanded position; FIG. 2A shows a panel of a garment including an auxetic arrangement with the auxetic structure of FIG. IA; FIG. 2B shows the dimensions of the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2 A; FIG. 2C shows a cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A; FIG. 2D shows a cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A, further including a foam layer; FIG. 2E shows a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A additionally including another layer of foam; FIG. 2F shows a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A, additionally including a second elastic layer; FIG. 2G shows a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A, additionally including a second elastic layer with interconnections of the elastic layers in the voids of the auxetic structure; FIG. 2H shows a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A additionally including an auxiliary double-layer arrangement; FIG. 21 shows a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A, additionally including a foam layer that extends into the voids in the auxetic structure; FIG. 2J shows a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A, additionally including a foam layer that extends into the voids in the auxetic structure and forming a substantially smooth outer surface with the segments of the auxetic layer; FIG. 3A shows a plan view of an alternative embodiment of the auxetic structure of FIG. IA; FIG. 3B shows a plan view of another alternative embodiment of the auxetic structure of FIGs. 3A and 3B; FIG. 4A shows a perspective view of an article of clothing incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A in a cap; FIG. 4B shows a side view of the cap of FIG. 4A; FIG. 4G shows a bottom perspective view of the cap of FIG. 4B; FIG. 5A shows a side view of an article of clothing incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A in an upper part of the shoe; FIG. 5B shows a front perspective view of the upper part of the shoe of FIG. 5A; FIG. 5C shows a rear perspective view of the upper part of the shoe of FIG. 5A; FIG. 5D shows a rear view of the upper part of the shoe of FIG. 5A; FIG. 6A shows a side perspective view of the upper part of the shoe of FIG. 5A in a flexed position; FIG. 6B shows a front perspective view of the upper part of the shoe of FIG. 5B in a flexed position; FIG. 7A shows a side perspective view of an article of clothing incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A in a midsole and a heel part of an upper part of the shoe; FIG. 7B shows a rear view of the upper part of the shoe of FIG. 7A; FIG. 7C shows a side perspective view of an article of clothing incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A in a midsole portion of an upper of the shoe; FIG. 8A shows a side perspective view of an article of clothing incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A in an ankle portion of an upper part of the shoe for a high boot; FIG. 8B shows a front perspective view of the upper part of the shoe of FIG. 8A; FIG. 8C shows a rear view of the upper shoe of FIG. 8A; FIG. 9A shows a front view of an article of clothing incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A on a piece of clothing, and particularly a shirt; FIG. 9B shows a rear view of the shirt of FIG. 9A; FIG. 9C shows a side view of an article of clothing incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A on an arm sleeve; FIG. 10A shows a front view of an article of clothing incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A in a piece of clothing, and particularly, shorts; FIG. 10B shows a side view of the shorts of FIG. 10A; FIG. 10C shows a front view of an article of clothing incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A in a leg sleeve; FIG. 11A shows a front view of an article of clothing incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A in a baseball chest protector; FIG. 11B shows a front perspective view of an article of clothing incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A in a football shin; FIG. 11C shows a side perspective view of an article of clothing incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A on a strap with protective pads; FIG. 12 shows a front perspective view of an article of clothing incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A in a backpack; FIG. 13A shows a plan view of an article of clothing incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A on a shoulder pad for a carrying case handle; FIG. 13B shows a side view of the shoulder pad of fig. 13A and an associated handle; FIG. 14A shows a plan view of a garment incorporating the auxetic arrangement of FIG. 2A in an alternative embodiment of a shoulder pad to a carrying bag handle; FIG. 14B shows a cross-sectional view of the shoulder pad of FIG. 14A configured for use with the shoulder strap; FIG. 14C shows a front perspective view of the shoulder strap of FIG. 14B; and FIG. 14D shows a side view of the shoulder pad of FIG. 14A and an associated handle. 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    [0011] As described herein, a garment includes a base layer and an auxetic layer coupled to the base layer. The term "article of clothing", as used herein, refers to any item of clothing, footwear or accessory configured to be worn or carried by a human being. Examples of garments include helmets, hats, caps, shirts, pants, shorts, gloves, knee pads, elbow pads, shoes, boots, backpacks, bags, suitcases, and straps, as well as numerous other products configured to be worn or carried by A person.
    [0012] The term "auxetic" as used herein generally refers to a material or structure that has a negative Poisson's ratio. In other words, when stretched, auxetic materials become thicker (as opposed to thinner) in a direction perpendicular to the applied force. This is due to their inherent hinge-like structures within the materials, which flex when stretched.
    [0013] An exemplary auxetic structure 10 is shown in Figs. IA and 1B. Auxetic structure 10 is provided by a set of cells in the shape of a bow tie (which can also be referred to as "auxetic hexagons"), including a plurality of rows and columns of cells. FIG. IA shows the auxetic structure 10 in an unstretched state, with the thickness (or width) of the auxetic structure in the unstretched state being dl. FIG. 1B shows the auxetic structure 10 stretched in the direction of the arrows 12, with the thickness of the auxetic structure in the stretched state being d2. As can be seen in FIG. 1B, when the auxetic structure is stretched in the direction of the arrows 12, the auxetic structure 10 becomes thicker in a direction perpendicular to the arrows 12 than when in the unstretched state (i.e., d2> dl).
    [0014] It will be recognized that if the structure has a negative Poisson's ratio, it may depend on the degree to which the structure is stretched. Structures can have a negative Poisson's ratio up to a certain stretch limit, but when stretched beyond the limit it can have a positive Poisson's ratio. For example, when the auxetic structure 10 in FIG. IA is stretched in the direction of the arrows 12 past a limit (for example, passing the state shown in FIG. 1B), the cells and segments of the auxetic structure 10 can be stretched to a point where the auxetic structure 10 becomes slightly thinner (in the direction perpendicular to the arrows 12) before the structure is torn or damaged. Accordingly, the term "auxetic" as used herein refers to structures or materials that have a negative Poisson's ratio within certain stretching limits. In addition, while the term "auxetic" is used here to refer to a structure that has a negative Poisson's ratio, it will be recognized that the structures can be "almost auxetic". An "almost auxetic" structure is a structure that has a Poisson's ratio of about zero, or less than 0.15.
    [0015] Auxetic materials come in several different types and shapes. Auxetic materials can be a single molecule or a particular structure of macroscopic matter. Some, but not all, auxetic structures are formed from a plurality of interconnected segments, forming a set of empty spaces / holes, each void having a recessed shape (that is, in the field of geometry, a recessed shape can also be referred to as a polygon or "concave" or "non-convex" shape, which is a shape with an interior angle with a measurement that is greater than 180 °). Auxetic structure 10 in Figs. IA and 1B is an example of such a structure.
    [0016] Referring now to FIGs. 2A and 2B, in at least one exemplary embodiment, a garment 16 comprises at least a panel 18 or other portion of the garment 16 that includes an auxetic structure 10, thereby providing an auxetic arrangement 14 in the article of clothing 16. The auxetic arrangement 14 is composed of a first layer 20 coupled to a second layer 22 (the second layer 22 is shown under the first layer 20 in FIG. 2A). The first layer 20 is an auxetic layer including an auxetic structure. The second layer 22 is a base layer provided by an elastic material, and can also be referred to here as a "base layer".
    [0017] Auxetic structure 10 in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 2A comprises a plurality of interconnected segments 24 that are integrally formed to provide a repeating pattern of cells 26, and particularly a set of cells. Each cell 26 is defined by a plurality of interconnected structural components in the form of segments 24 with an empty space 28 formed in the center of cell 26. Each cell 26 shares segments 24 with adjacent cells. Together, cells 26 form an array of recessed shapes, including a plurality of rows and columns of shapes defined by the voids 28. In the embodiment of FIG. 2A, the recessed shapes are bow tie shapes (or hexagonal auxetic shapes, similar to the shapes shown in Figs. IA and 1B). However, it will be recognized by those skilled in the art that cells 26 of the auxetic structure may include segments of different shapes or other structural and empty elements of different shapes. FIGs. 3A-3B show two exemplary alternative auxetic structures. In FIG. 3A, cells 26 of the auxetic layer 20 have a twisted triangular or triangular vortex shape, and the interconnected structural members are curved segments. In FIG. 3B, cells 26 are oval in shape, and the interconnected structural members are rectangular or square structures.
    [0018] With reference again to the exemplary embodiment of Figs. 2A and 2B, the segments 24 that form the cells 26 of the auxetic layer 20 are not necessarily uniform in shape and thickness. In particular, as shown in FIG. 2B, segment 24a is slightly curved or convex along its length, while segment 24b is substantially straight along its length. The segment 24a has a width w between 1 mm and 5 mm and, in particular, 3 mm. The segment 24b has a width x between 0.5 mm and 4 mm and, in particular, 2 mm. While the segments 24 may vary somewhat in shape and size, the voids 28 are substantially uniform in size and shape. In the embodiment of FIG. 2B, the voids in cells 28 have a height y between 6 and 12 mm and, in particular, about 9.3 mm. The voids in cells 28 have a width z between 6 and 12 mm and, in particular, about
    [0019] 8.8 mm. Although not illustrated in FIG. 2B, the thickness of the cross section of each segment 24 is between 0.5 mm and 5 mm and, more specifically, in some embodiments, between 1 mm and 2 mm, and particularly about 1.5 mm.
    [0020] The segments 24 that form the cells 26 of the auxetic layer 20 can be composed of any one of several different resilient materials. In at least one exemplary embodiment, segments 24 are comprised of a polymer such as ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) having elastomeric qualities of softness and flexibility. In another exemplary embodiment, segments 24 are made of a foam material, such as thermoplastic polyurethane foam (TPU), which is resilient and provides a cushioning effect when compressed. While EVA and TPU foams are described herein as exemplary embodiments of the auxetic layer 20, it will be recognized by those skilled in the art that the auxetic layer 20 may alternatively be composed of any of several other materials. For example, in other alternative embodiments, the auxetic layer can consist of polypropylene, polyethylene, XRD foam (for example, the foam manufactured by Rogers Corporation under the name PORON®), or any of several other polymeric materials that exhibit sufficient elastomeric qualities and flexibility.
    [0021] Segments 24 of the auxetic layer 20 can be formed in any of several methods. In at least one embodiment, the auxetic layer 20 is formed by a molding process, such as compression molding or injection molding. The auxetic layer 20 is then coupled to the base layer 22 using any of several connection methods, as will be recognized by those skilled in the art, including those described in greater detail below. In at least one embodiment, the auxetic layer 20 is printed directly to the base layer 22 using any of the various printing methods, as will be recognized by those skilled in the art. Alternatively, the auxetic layer 20 can first be printed on a transfer sheet and then a heat transfer method can be used to transfer the auxetic layer to the base layer 22.
    [0022] As mentioned above, in at least one exemplary embodiment, the inner portion (i.e., the void 28) formed by each cell 26 in the auxetic layer 20 is void of material. When the inner portion of each cell 26 is void of material, the second layer 22 is visible through the auxetic layer 20. However, in at least one alternative embodiment, the inner part 28 of each cell 26 is filled with an elastic material, such as a hot melt or other thermoplastic material, which at least partially or substantially fills the inner part 28 of the cell between the outer walls (i.e., the segments 24). The elastic material on the inside results in a more resilient auxetic structure. On the other hand, an interior part 28 that remains null in the material results in a more expansive auxetic structure 10.
    [0023] With continued reference to Figs. 2A, the auxetic layer 20 is attached to or otherwise connected to the base layer 22 of the auxetic arrangement 14. The base layer 22 consists of a sheet of flexible fabric or other material that has a four-way stretch capability. A material with four-way stretch capabilities will stretch in a first direction and a second directly opposite direction, as well as a third direction that is perpendicular to the first direction and a fourth direction that is directly opposite the third direction. In at least one embodiment, the elastic layer 22 is formed of elastane fabric or other compression material having the elastomeric fibers and four-way stretch capabilities. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the elastic layer 22 is comprised of the compression material incorporated into clothing and accessories sold by Under Armor, Inc. as "Heat Gear ®" or "Cold Gear ®".
    [0024] Referring now to FIGs. 2A to 2 J, the auxetic layer 20 is coupled to the base layer 22 in various embodiments of the auxetic arrangement 14. FIG. 2C shows a cross-sectional view of the auxetic layer 20 and base layer across line A-A of FIG. 2A. In the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 2C, the auxetic layer 20 is bonded or otherwise directly connected to the base layer 22 in such a way that the two layers work together as a single sheet. To this end, the auxetic layer 20 can be connected to the base layer 22 using any of the various means as will be recognized by those skilled in the art. For example, the auxetic layer 20 can be connected to the elastic layer 22, using adhesives, molding, welding, sintering or any of several other means. The combination of the auxetic layer 20 and the connected base layer 22 allows the auxetic arrangement sheet 14 to easily and seamlessly form various shapes and curvatures, including narrow double curvatures, without wrinkling or bending the material. In particular, when a force is applied to the auxetic layer 20 causing the expansion (or contraction) in one direction, the inherent structure of the auxetic layer results in associated expansion (or contraction) in a perpendicular direction. Although the base layer 22 is coupled to the auxetic layer 20, the base layer 22 does not restrict expansion (or contraction) due to its ability to stretch in four ways. In addition, when the force is removed, the resilient / elastic nature of the base layer 22 pulls the auxetic layer 20 back to its original / static shape.
    [0025] FIG. 2D shows a cross-sectional view of the auxetic layer 20 and the base layer 22 according to another exemplary embodiment. In FIG. 2D, a foam layer 34 is provided between and couples the auxetic layer 20 to the base layer 22. The auxetic layer 20 and the base layer 22 can be attached to the foam layer 34 using any of several means, including adhesives, molding, sintering, welding or any of several other means as will be recognized by those skilled in the art. The foam layer 34 has substantially the same size and shape as the auxetic layer and includes several segments and voids. The foam layer 34 can be composed of any of several types of foam, such as a TPU foam, EVA foam, DRX foam (such as the PORON® foam manufactured by Rogers Corporation). However, it will be recognized that the foam can be made of any of several materials, including other polymer foams. Because the foam layer 34 has the same structure as the auxetic layer 20, the foam layer 34 is configured to expand and contract with the auxetic layer, and does not offer substantial resistance to such expansion and contraction of the auxetic layer 20. However , the soft foam provides additional cushioning for the arrangement, with additional impact forces to the auxetic layer being absorbed by the foam layer 34. The foam layer 34 can be the same thickness as the cross section of segments 24 or have a different thickness. In general, the thickness of the cross section of the foam layer 34 is between 0.5 mm and 5 mm, and more specifically, in some embodiments, between 1 mm and 2 mm, and particularly about 1.5 mm.
    [0026] FIG. 2E shows a cross-sectional view of the auxetic layer 20 and the base layer 22 according to another exemplary embodiment. In FIG. 2E, a foam layer 36 is provided between and couples the auxetic layer 20 to the base layer 22. The auxetic layer 20 and the base layer 22 can be coupled to the foam layer 36 using any of several means, including adhesives, molding, sintering, welding or any of several other means as will be recognized by those skilled in the art. The foam layer 36 is continuous and extends over the entire surface of the base layer 22, provided under the auxetic layer 20. Therefore, the foam layer 36 can be referred to herein as a solid foam layer 36. The foam layer 36 can be composed of any one of several types of foam, such as a PU foam. However, it will be recognized that the foam can consist of any of a number of resilient materials, including other polymer foams. Because the foam layer 36 is resilient and elastic, the foam layer 36 will allow some expansion and contraction of the auxetic layer 20. However, because the foam layer 36 is continuous under the auxetic layer 20, the foam layer 36 provides some resistance to expansion and contraction of the auxetic layer 20. The resilient nature of the foam layer 36 also brings the auxetic layer 20 back to its static form, since a stretching force is removed from the auxetic layer 20. Again, the soft foam provided by the foam layer 36 provides additional cushioning for the arrangement, with additional impact forces to the auxetic layer being absorbed by the foam layer 36.
    [0027] FIG. 2F shows a cross-sectional view of the auxetic layer 20 and the base layer 22 according to yet another exemplary embodiment. In FIG. 2F, the garment 16 includes an auxetic layer 20 interspersed between an inner elastic layer (i.e. the base layer 22) and an outer elastic layer 32. The outer elastic layer 32 can be made of the same or different material as the base layer 22, as described above, such as a four-way elastic material. In this embodiment, the auxetic layer 20 is obscured by the view, since the auxetic layer 20 is covered on both sides by layers of fabric over the inner elastic layer 22 and the outer elastic layer 32. The outer elastic layer 32 provides resistance expansion and contraction of the auxetic layer 20 over that provided when only a single elastic layer is provided as the base layer 22. In addition, the outer elastic layer 32 provides additional resilience to the arrangement, and takes the auxetic layer 20 back to the its static form, once a stretching force is removed from the auxetic layer 20.
    [0028] FIG. 2G shows a cross-sectional view of the auxetic layer 20 and the base layer 22, according to another exemplary embodiment. In FIG. 2G, the garment 16 includes an auxetic layer 20 interspersed between an inner elastic layer (i.e., the base layer 22) and an outer elastic layer 32, similar to that shown in FIG. 2F. However, in the embodiment of FIG. 2G, the outer elastic layer 32 is directly connected to the inner base layer 22 in the voids 28 of the auxetic layer 20. The connection between the outer elastic layer 32 and the inner base layer 22 can be made in any of several ways as they will be recognized by those skilled in the art, including the use of adhesives, molding, welding, sintering or any of several other means.
    [0029] FIG. 2H shows a cross-sectional view of the auxetic layer 20 and the base layer 22, according to another exemplary embodiment. The embodiment of FIG. 2H is similar to that of FIG. 2C, but in FIG. 2H, two layers of the auxetic layer 20 and the base layer 22 are provided. In this embodiment, the segments 24 of the first auxetic layer are directly aligned with the segments of the second auxetic layer.
    [0030] FIG. 21 shows a cross-sectional view of the auxetic layer 20 and the base layer 22, according to yet another exemplary embodiment. The exemplary embodiment of FIG. 21 is similar to that of figure 2E, but in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 21, the solid foam layer 36 extends partially in the voids 28 of the auxetic layer 20.
    [0031] FIG. 2J shows a cross-sectional view of the auxetic layer 20 and the base layer 22, according to another exemplary embodiment. The exemplary embodiment of FIG. 2J is similar to that of figure 21, but in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 21, the solid foam layer 36 extends completely through the voids 28 of the auxetic layer 20. As a result, the outer surface of the arrangement is substantially soft to the touch of a human, just as the outer surface of the foam layer 36 is substantially coplanar with the outer surface of the segments 24.
    [0032] While several exemplary embodiments of the auxetic arrangement 14 have been shown in the embodiments of Figs. 2C-2J, it will be appreciated that the characteristics of these different embodiments can be easily incorporated into other embodiments. For example, the outer elastic layer 32 of FIG. 2F can be easily added to an embodiment with an intermediate foam layer 34 or 36 between the auxetic layer 20 and the base layer 22, as shown in Figs. 2D or 2E. As another example, a two-layer arrangement as shown in FIG. 2H can be prepared using the auxetic arrangement with a foam layer 34 or 36. In addition, the auxetic arrangement 14 described here can be incorporated into any of the various items of clothing, including clothing, shoes, hats, body pads, accessories , bags and other items. Because the auxetic arrangement 14 conforms easily to various shapes and curves, the material provides a clean and tidy appearance. In addition, the stretching capability of the auxetic material provides an extremely narrow fit for users of different shapes within a given size range.
    [0033] Referring now to FIGs. 4A-4C, in at least one exemplary embodiment, the auxetic arrangement 14 described herein can be incorporated into head caps 40 commonly worn under a football helmet. Headgear 40 is used to provide additional protection for the wearer's head, as well as to allow a tight fit of the football helmet suitable for sliding easily over the head. The negative Poisson ratio associated with the auxetic layer allows the headgear and foam to serve a large number of different head sizes. Additional head protection is provided by the auxetic layer that is composed or supported by a shock-absorbing foam material, such as the auxetic arrangement 14 shown in Figs. 2D, 2E, 21 and 2J. The auxetic layer in combination with the shock-absorbing foam material provides additional cushioning to protect the head from impacts commonly experienced during training or competition.
    [0034] In the exemplary embodiment of FIGs. 4A-4C, the auxetic layer 20 is positioned between two compression layers 22 and 32, as shown in FIG. 2F. In addition, the auxetic arrangement 14 can be provided over the entire head cap 40, or only over part of the skullcap. For example, the auxetic arrangement 14 can be provided as a conical or cylindrical portion 42, as shown in FIG. 4B, which extends completely around the cap 40 and is positioned in a central area of the head cap 40 between an upper portion of the crown 44 and a lower edge 46 of the cap 40.
    [0035] Referring now to FIGs. 5A-8C, in at least one alternative embodiment, the auxetic arrangement 14 is incorporated into a shoe. Traditionally, shoe uppers are patterned and cut into two-dimensional panels, and these two-dimensional panels are sewn together to form an overall three-dimensional shape. With these traditional shoe upper parts, the generic shape of the upper is often poorly adjusted in specific areas that are difficult to form, such as the heel, ankle, arch, toes and instep. Accordingly, the auxetic arrangement 14 disclosed herein can advantageously be used to form various portions of shoes with the auxetic arrangement 14 configured to smoothly adjust to various curvatures in a device without the need for numerous seams or cuts in the material. Auxetic arrangement 14 can be used to form a complete shoe upper or limited portions of the upper shoe, including the heel, ankle, arch, toes and instep.
    [0036] FIGS. 5A-5D illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the auxetic arrangement 14 used to form a totally auxetic shoe upper 50 with custom fit. As shown in Figs. 5A-5D, two auxetic arrangement pieces 14 can be cut into two predetermined shapes, formed in the shape of a foot, and then joined at two seams 52 and 53 (see Figs. 5B and 5C), to form the upper part of the footwear 50. The auxetic arrangement 14 described above, including the auxetic layer 20 in combination with elastic layer 22, is easily manipulated to form the multiple curved surfaces required for the upper part of the footwear 50. As shown in the figures, it is possible to form the the upper part of the shoe is complete from just two pieces of the auxetic arrangement without wrinkling or bending the material. These two pieces at the top of the shoe 50 cover the entire foot, including the heel 56, midfoot 58 and the toe regions 59. Although the embodiment of FIGs. 5A-5D shows a two-piece construction, in at least one alternative embodiment, an upper part of the shoe with a one-piece construction can be formed using the auxetic arrangement 14 described herein. Once the upper part of the shoe 50 is formed, it can be joined to a sole element 54, as shown in Figs. 5A and 5B. Due to the auxetic arrangement 14, the upper part of the shoe has an elastic and yet expandable nature, allowing the upper part of the shoe to provide a comfortable and secure fit for various sizes and shapes of feet.
    [0037] FIGS. 6A and 6B show the upper part of the shoe of FIGS. 5A-5D during a sports activity, such as walking or running, where the user's foot bends and flexes during the activity. As shown in Figs. 6A and 6B, the auxetic arrangement 14 allows the upper part of the shoe 50 to continue to adhere closely to the user's foot, even when the foot is flexed during sports activity, with only limited flexion or wrinkling of the auxetic arrangement 14.
    [0038] FIGS. 7A-8C show several exemplary alternative embodiments in which the auxetic arrangement 14 is used to form only a portion of the upper part of the shoe 50. In Figs. 7A-7B, the auxetic material forms the heel 56 and the midfoot 58 portions of the shoe, but does not extend to the forefoot or foot portions. In this embodiment, a hot melt is included in the inner portion of the auxetic cells, as discussed above, making the auxetic material more resistant and offering additional support. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7B, two seams 72 and 74 are provided on the heel portion 56 of the shoe, allowing the auxetic cells 26 to be positioned in a preferred orientation on the heel and both sides of the midfoot portion. This preferential orientation configures the shoe to anticipate the forces that can act on the shoe and associated directions where the expansion or contraction of the panel with the auxetic arrangement 14 is more likely to be necessary. FIG. 7C shows an alternative embodiment in which the auxetic arrangement 14 is provided only in the midfoot portion 58 of the shoe, and does not extend behind the heel 56 or in front of the toe 59.
    [0039] FIGS. 8A-8C show another exemplary embodiment of footwear, including the auxetic arrangement 14 described above. In this exemplary embodiment, the auxetic arrangement 14 is provided on an upper portion of the ankle 62 of a high boot 60. The auxetic arrangement 14 extends completely around the ankle region, without extending to the heel, midfoot region, or the toe of a high boot 60. Auxetic arrangement 14 is not only provided on the side of the ankle portion 62, but is also included in the tongue. Auxetic arrangement 14 on the ankle portion 62 can be provided as a two-piece construction, with one part provided on the tongue, and another part provided on the remaining portion of the ankle 62. Therefore, no stitching is required in the ankle region unless the auxetic arrangement 14 connects the other portions of the upper 50. Due to the auxetic arrangement 14 easily adapting to the curvature of the user's ankle, the auxetic arrangement acts as an ankle wrap around the user's ankle when the laces of a high boots 60 are tight. Again, depending on the desired fit and level of support, the cells of the auxetic layer 20 can be filled with resilient material or they can be void of material.
    [0040] With reference to FIGs. 9A-9B, an exemplary embodiment of a garment 16 is shown in the form of a shirt 80, including one or more panels formed in the auxiliary arrangement 14 described above. In the embodiment of FIGs. 9A-9B, the auxetic arrangement 14 extends over the entire surface of the liner 80. However, in another alternative embodiment, the auxetic arrangement 14 can be provided only in certain areas of the liner 80, such as a chest region, region the back, or abdomen region. As previously described, the auxetic layer 20 of the auxetic arrangement 14 can be formed from a molding process or can be formed by a printing process. If a printing process is used, the auxetic layer 20 can be directly printed on the base layer 22, and the auxetic layer 20 will typically be much thinner than if the auxetic layer were a molded structure. For example, if the auxetic layer is printed, the thickness of the auxetic layer may be less than 1 mm.
    [0041] FIG. 9C shows an exemplary alternative embodiment, in which the garment 16 is an arm sleeve 82. Similarly, Figs. 10A-10B show an alternative exemplary embodiment, in which the garment 16 is a short 84. Likewise, FIG. 10C shows an exemplary alternative embodiment, wherein the garment 16 is a leg sleeve 86. Each of these embodiments of Figs. 9C-10C are similar to the embodiment of FIGs. 9A-9B, but the auxetic arrangement 14 is simply provided in a different garment 16.
    [0042] As discussed above, the auxetic arrangement 14 can be provided in any of several clothing items 16. Other examples of clothing items that can incorporate the auxetic arrangement 14 include protective pads 90, such as those shown in FIGs. 11A-11C, including chest protector 92 of FIG. 11A, the shin guards 94 of FIG. 11B, or the protective strap 96 of FIG. 11C.
    [0043] In yet another exemplary embodiment, the auxetic arrangement 14 can be provided in association with a pouch, such as backpack 98 of FIG. 12. When a bag such as backpack 98 includes a panel incorporating the auxetic arrangement 14, and the panel is subject to forces associated with carrying a load, the pouch (and particularly the panel including the auxetic arrangement 14) will actually expanding in size. Other exemplary uses for the auxetic arrangement in association with a pouch include the use of the auxetic arrangement 14 on a handle for a pouch, as explained in greater detail below with reference to Figs. 13A-14D.
    [0044] With reference to FIGs. 13A-13B, in an exemplary embodiment, the garment 16 is a shoulder pad 102 coupled to a carrying belt 100, and the auxetic arrangement 14 is included with the shoulder pad 102. As shown in FIG. 13B, the ends 104 of the shoulder pad 102 are directly connected to the carrying handle 100 by the seam 105 or other fastening means. The carrying handle 100, in turn, can be attached to a bag (not shown) or to any other transport or cargo device. As shown in FIG. 13A, when a load 106 is applied to the ends 104 of the shoulder pad 102, the auxetic arrangement 14 expands in the direction of the applied load 106 and also in a direction 108 that is perpendicular to the applied load. As a result, the auxetic arrangement 14 of the shoulder pad 102 provides a larger surface area configured to support the weight of the load. The increased surface area provided by the shoulder pad 102 makes transporting the load more comfortable for the user, since the weight of the load is spread over a larger area on the user's shoulder.
    [0045] Referring now to FIGs. 14A-14D, an alternative embodiment of a shoulder pad 102 and carrying handle arrangement are shown. In this embodiment, the shoulder pad 102 is manufactured in such a way that the auxetic arrangement 14 has the shape shown in FIG. 14A, including flared sides 110 and 112. As shown in FIG. 14B, the extended sides 110 and 112 are folded down and connected together during the manufacture of the shoulder pad 102, thereby creating a double layer shoulder pad. As a result, the longitudinal ends of the shoulder pad 102 are positioned along the dashed lines 114 and 116, as shown in FIG. 14A. As shown in FIG. 14C, when a load 106 is applied to the ends 104 of the shoulder pad 102, the auxetic arrangement 14 expands in the direction of the applied load 106 and also in a direction 108 that is perpendicular to the applied load. As a result, the auxetic arrangement 14 of the shoulder pad 102 provides a larger surface area configured to support the weight of the load. The increased surface area provided by the shoulder pad 102 makes carrying the load more comfortable for the user, since the weight of the load is spread over a larger area on the user's shoulder.
    [0046] Although the foregoing description provides some limited exemplary embodiments of the auxetic arrangement 14 and the associated use in different garments, it will be recognized that several other embodiments are possible and contemplated, although such additional embodiments are not specifically mentioned here. For example, the auxetic material disclosed here can also be used in scarves, gloves, hats, socks, sports bras, jackets, hunting and outdoor clothing, underwear, elbow and knee pads, straps, sashes, and various other items of clothing.
    [0047] The detailed description of one or more exemplary embodiments of the garments including auxetic materials has been presented here by way of example only and not as a limitation. It will be recognized that there are advantages to certain individual features and functions described herein that can be obtained without incorporating other features and functions described herein. In addition, it will be recognized that various alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements to the exemplary embodiments described above and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may desirably be combined in many other different embodiments, systems or applications. At present, unforeseen alternatives, modifications, variations or improvements therein can subsequently be made by those skilled in the art, which are also intended to be covered by the appended claims. Therefore, the spirit and scope of any of the attached claims should not be limited to the description of the exemplary embodiments contained herein.
    权利要求:
    Claims (11)
    [0001]
    1. Article of clothing characterized by comprising: a base layer (22) comprising a four-way elastic material; and an auxetic layer (20) coupled to the base layer, the auxetic layer (20) comprising an auxetic structure (10) including a plurality of interconnected segments (24), each of the plurality of interconnected segments (24) directly connected to the layer base (22), such that the base layer (22) and the auxetic layer (20) form a unitary sheet, the plurality of interconnected segments (24) defining a repetition pattern of empty spaces (28), and the repetition pattern of empty spaces exposes the base layer (22) through the auxetic layer (20).
    [0002]
    2. The article of clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that each void has a recessed shape.
    [0003]
    A garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the elastic four-way material is an elastane fabric.
    [0004]
    Garment article according to claim 1, characterized in that the interconnected segments (24) forming the auxetic structure comprise a resilient polymeric material.
    [0005]
    5. Article of clothing according to claim 4, characterized in that the polymeric material is a foam material.
    [0006]
    6. Article of clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that the base layer (22) is positioned on a first side of the auxetic layer, the article of clothing additionally comprising a cover layer (32) positioned on a second side the auxetic layer.
    [0007]
    Garment article according to claim 6, characterized in that the base layer (22) is connected to the cover layer (32) in a plurality of voids.
    [0008]
    8. Article of clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that each void has the shape of a bow tie.
    [0009]
    9. Article of clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that the interconnected segments (24) are between 1 mm and 5 mm wide.
    [0010]
    10. Article of clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that the article of clothing is a piece of clothing, an upper part of a shoe or a hat.
    [0011]
    11. Article of clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that the four-way elastic material (22) is an elastic material.
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