THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Li, Li
Tao, Yifei
Lau, Yin Shan
Abstract
A spinning system and method for sheet-shaped materials. The spinning system comprises sheet-shaped materials, which are not limited to a base material and woven products and which serve as raw materials, wherein a cutter of a strip-forming device moves in a set direction to cut various sheet-shaped materials so as to obtain strip-shaped materials; pre-treatment and after-finishing are performed so as to make the strip-shaped materials suitable for spinning; and a yarn-forming device is used to twist at least one strip-shaped material into textile yarn. By using sheet-shaped materials, the present disclosure has the advantages of a relatively short industry chain, low cost, low requirements for fibers, and a wide variety of web-forming crafts; a conventional non-woven fabric chain is combined with a spinning chain, effectively reducing the weaving costs of non-high-yarn-count yarn, and therefore the present disclosure can be used for secondary yarn-forming utilization of coarse fibers, short fibers, hard fibers, etc. in textile waste; the parameter requirements of raw fibers required for conventional spinning can be greatly reduced, facilitating the use of new natural materials in forming yarn; and fibers which have been subjected to web formation can meet the requirement for required mechanical stretching, thus expanding the range of raw materials for spinning.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Hu, Hong
Ju, Zixin
Tu, Yuecheng
Abstract
A three-dimensional crimped yarn and a preparation method therefor. The three-dimensional crimped yarn is formed by alternately and continuously arranging a knitted front stitch group and a knitted reverse stitch group, and is in a three-dimensional crimped form having different crimping directions, wherein the knitted front stitch group includes one or more continuously arranged knitted front stitches (11), and the knitted reverse stitch group includes one or more continuously arranged knitted reverse stitches (12). The three-dimensional crimped yarn is formed by alternately arranging the knitted front stitch group and the knitted reverse stitch group, is in a three-dimensional crimped form having different crimping directions, and thus has full hand feeling, good fluffiness and high elasticity, and the crimped form of the three-dimensional crimped yarn can also improve the cohesive force during fiber processing and the dimensional stability of fabrics.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Yao, Lei
Ngan, Erika Kit-Shan
Chan, Anthony Ka-Hei
Lai, Derek
Li, Ka Ho
Chan, Hing-Leung
Abstract
This invention provides a method to identify a microbial consortium for degradation of one or more polymers. In one embodiment, said method comprises the steps of: a) Providing a sludge or wastewater containing said one or more polymers; b) Isolating one or more microorganisms from said sludge or wastewater; c) Enriching said one or more microorganisms in a minimal culture medium with said one or more polymers as a unique carbon source; and d) Obtaining microorganisms that dominates after step (c) to form said microbial consortium.
C02F 3/34 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used
C12N 1/00 - Microorganisms, e.g. protozoaCompositions thereofProcesses of propagating, maintaining or preserving microorganisms or compositions thereofProcesses of preparing or isolating a composition containing a microorganismCulture media therefor
C12N 1/02 - Separating microorganisms from their culture media
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Yao, Lei
Ngan, Kit-Shan
Chan, Ka-Hei
Li, Ka-Ho
Yeung, Lap-Yan
Chan, Hing-Leung
Abstract
A knitted fabric having one-way moisture management is manufactured. Fabrics of differing properties of hydrophobicity are made by choosing a fiber, a yarn (20) structure and a fabric (10) structure. Appropriate materials are chosen to produce the one-way transport moisture management properties of the fabric (10) based on the dimensions of weak hydrophobic and ultrafine fiber yarn used and the ratio of a covered yarn surface area on a face side to next-to-skin side. Materials have different hydrophobicity and fineness are selected to offer a resultant spun yarn (20) with different water absorption and capillary effect to produce wicking properties. A face yarn with weak hydrophobicity and a high proportion of ultrafine fiber (203), and a back yarn with high hydrophobicity and a low proportion of ultrafine fiber (203) are prepared
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Yao, Lei
Ngan, Kit-Shan
Leung, Kin-Ming
Ho, Wui-Ka
Mo, Zijian
Wu, Hung-Chiu
Wong, Ka-Yat
Abstract
A garment classifying and sorting system and method which sort and classify garments even when the garments are in a relaxed form and arbitrary form, such as when the garment is crumpled, wrinkled or folded.
B07C 5/00 - Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or featureSorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Chiu, Raymond
Yeung, Andrew
Choi, Leo
Abstract
An electroadhesive device (100) for manipulating a flexible article includes a gripping surface (110) for picking up the flexible article, a plurality of electrodes (120, 130) positioned on an inner side of the gripping surface (110), and a dielectric material (140) positioned between the electrodes (120, 130); a voltage difference between neighboring electrodes (120, 130) generates an electroadhesive force causing the flexible article to be adhered to the gripping surface (110); the gripping surface (110) includes a curved surface; the electroadhesive device (100) is able to roll on the flexible article or rotatable about an axis of rotation such that at least a portion of the flexible article can be wrapped on the curved surface.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Yao, Gloria Lei
Ngan, Erika Kit-Shan
Chan, Hing-Leung
Yeung, Kenneth Lap-Yan
Chiu, Harry Chun-Yin
Chan, Skyler Shi-Sum
Chan, Ka-Hei
Chow, John Chi-Hung
Abstract
A dilatant composition including nanoparticles, a dispersion medium, optionally silicone oil, and anisotropic cellulose particles, which can act to enhance the shear thickening effect of the dilatant composition, articles including the same, and methods of preparation and use thereof. The critical shear rate of the dilatant composition can be adjusted by modifying the constituents of the dilatant composition
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Cheung, Ray
Chan, Alex
Sin, Addy
Chan, Kk
Wong, Kitty
Yeung, Kenny
Wong, Yiusing
Hau, Irene
Abstract
A method of preparing a regenerated bacterial cellulose fiber, the method including: contacting bacterial cellulose powder with an aqueous solution including a quaternary ammonium hydroxide and optionally urea under conditions that result in the dissolution of at least a portion of the bacterial cellulose powder thereby forming a cellulose dope including bacterial cellulose; or contacting bacterial cellulose powder with an aqueous solution including a metal complex under conditions that result in the dissolution of at least a portion of the bacterial cellulose powder thereby forming a cellulose dope including bacterial cellulose; and extruding the cellulose dope in a coagulation bath thereby forming the regenerated bacterial cellulose fiber.
D01F 2/00 - Monocomponent artificial filaments or the like of cellulose or cellulose derivativesManufacture thereof
C08J 3/09 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in organic liquids
C08J 3/03 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Cheung, Ray
Chan, Alex
Wang, Kun
Hau, Irene
Chan, Jason
Abstract
A method of dyeing a textile, the method including depositing a metal-organic framework (MOF) on at least one surface of the textile thereby forming a MOF functionalized textile; contacting the MOF functionalized textile with a dye thereby forming a dyed textile; and optionally drying the dyed textile. Metal-organic framework functionalized textiles can be dyed with natural dyes effectively with higher dye uptake and colorfastness without the use of traditional mordants.
D06P 1/34 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using natural dyestuffs
D06P 1/00 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed
D06M 13/00 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with non-macromolecular organic compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment
D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
D06M 11/00 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Yao, Lei
Leung, John
Siu, Tom
Huang, Nick Ju-Je
Ip, Tsz Kin
Abstract
The present invention provides an apparatus for making a reconstituted leather resembling an asymmetric layered structure of genuine leather from waste leathers or raw hide. The apparatus includes a plurality of functional subunits at a leather-like sheet formation platform that can be modularized and adjusted in dimension in order to satisfy different needs or requirements. A method of using the apparatus for making a reconstituted leather from waste leathers is also provided herein.
D06N 3/00 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof
D21F 9/02 - Complete machines for making continuous webs of paper of the Fourdrinier type
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Yao, Lei
Leung, John
Siu, Kin Sang
Yeung, Him Ching
Abstract
An apparatus of a micro-sized material separation system by using sweeping acoustic wave to collect and agglomerate micro-sized material from a fluid medium such that the micro-sized material can be trapped and controlled easily for possible after-treatment. It allows continuous flow and processing of the subject fluid medium, and continuous collection of targeted micro-sized material without any chemicals involved. The micro-sized materials can be any matter including but not limited to, dust, particulates, fibers, cells, etc. It has great application potential in areas requiring water purification and particularly in textile industry for recycling of synthetic fibers from laundry sewage water.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Yao, Gloria Lei
Chan, Hing-Leung
Ngan, Erika Kit-Shan
Leung, Kaoru Ting-Fong
Wu, Kain Hung-Chiu
Chi, Jasmine Li
Cheng, Yammy Yan-Yi
Abstract
A customized module-wise bra with both aesthetic, comfort, and functions assisting a post-mastectomy subject to wear the bra and correct any postural distortion arising from imbalance due to loss of weight from the mastectomized breast. Also provided herein is a method for fabricating the customized module-wise bra according to the anatomical/physical characteristics of the subject based on various 3D printing, 3D body scanning and ultrasonography techniques.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Sin, Addy
Chan, Alex
Chan, Jason
Cheung, Patrick
Abstract
Macroalgal compositions and methods for decolorization and removal of pollutants from textile production effluents. The methods based on biodegradation of dyes and organic substances in the effluent by at least one type of green macroalgae.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Yao, Gloria
Leung, John
Siu, Tom
Ip, Tsz Kin
Abstract
Provided herein is a method of preparing a leather composite using leather fiber, leather composites formed therefrom, and multilayer leather composites comprising the same. Leather fibers derived from, e.g., virgin leather sheet waste, leather sheet of post-industrial or post-consumer leather products can be used in the method.
D06M 15/01 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with macromolecular compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment with natural macromolecular compounds or derivatives thereof
D06M 15/19 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with macromolecular compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment with synthetic macromolecular compounds
B32B 5/22 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous
D06N 3/00 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Fan, Jintu
Lou, Lun
Abstract
A system for refrigerating and dehumidifying a small sealed internal environment formed by an enclosure, the system comprising: an internal device, which is arranged inside an internal environment to refrigerate and dehumidify the internal environment; and an external device, which is arranged outside the internal environment to dissipate heat from the internal device. The internal device comprises an air supply unit (120), a cooling and dehumidifying unit (110) and an airflow directing unit (130), which is configured to deliver cooled air from the cooling and dehumidifying unit (110) to one or more desired positions in the internal environment.
A41D 13/002 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with controlled internal environment
18.
REGENERATED CELLULOSE COMPOSITE FIBER AND METHOD OF PREPARATION THEREOF
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Chan, Alex
Lam, Un Teng
Wong, Yiu Sing
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to methods for producing functional regenerated cellulose composite fibers and products thereof. The methods can be conducted with the use of recycled and/or virgin cellulose powder.
D01F 2/02 - Monocomponent artificial filaments or the like of cellulose or cellulose derivativesManufacture thereof from solutions of cellulose in acids, bases, or salts
D01F 2/00 - Monocomponent artificial filaments or the like of cellulose or cellulose derivativesManufacture thereof
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Chan, Alex
Lam, Un Teng
Gao, Shi
Abstract
Provided herein is a method of separating spandex from textile blends using biosolvents. The recovered material is of high purity while the chemical structure and molecular weight remain substantially unaffected by the treatment.
C08J 11/04 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers
C08J 11/08 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers without chemical reactions using selective solvents for polymer components
C08J 11/12 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by dry-heat treatment only
20.
COMPOSITE YARN, AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR AND USE THEREOF
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Li, Li
Tao, Yifei
Jiang, Zhiqing
Abstract
A composite yarn, which comprises a core yarn and a covering yarn, wherein the covering yarn winds around and covers the outer side of the core yarn to form an exposed-core-type structure, and the moisture regain of the core yarn is different from that of the covering yarn. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing the composite yarn and the use of the composite yarn. The swelling of the composite yarn is controllable, and since the outer-layer covering yarn does not fully wind around and cover the inner-layer core yarn, multiple capillary channels and alternating humidity gradients are constructed on the outer circumferential face of the yarn, thereby improving the effects of moisture absorption and moisture transferring of the yarn. The method for preparing the composite yarn is easy and simple to operate, easy to implement, and is suitable for large-scale industrial application.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Hua, Tao
Hu, Hong
Yang, Yadie
Ju, Zixin
Abstract
A polylactic acid composite yarn, a method for preparing the composite yarn and the use of the composite yarn. The polylactic acid composite yarn comprises two kinds of polylactic acid short fibers having different finenesses and/or lengths, such that on the one hand, the natural characteristics of biodegradability, renewability, skin-friendly and bacteriostatic properties and ecological and environmental protection properties of a polylactic acid are maintained, and on the other hand, the moisture absorption performance and quick-drying performance are improved. The method for preparing the composite yarn is simple and convenient to operate, easy to implement and suitable for large-scale industrial application.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Chan, Alex
Poon, Hosanna
Chan, Hung
Zhang, Grace
Abstract
A method for separating polyester and cotton in a blended textile, the method comprising: in the presence of TEMPO, bringing a blended fabric into contact with hydrogen peroxide or an oxidase, so as to produce a chemical (hydrogen peroxide) or biological (oxidase) reaction to oxidize cotton and retain PET. A green, non-toxic and energy-saving processing method is provided for cotton/PET blended fabrics.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Chan, Hok Chung
Fung, Sai Lung
Lam, Un Teng
Chan, Lap Hung
Yu, Lee Ying
Abstract
A method for decolorizing a dyed textile comprising a synthetic fiber and a disperse dye, the method includes contacting the dyed textile with a super critical fluid thereby extracting at least a portion of the disperse dye from the textile into the super critical fluid and forming an at least partially decolorized textile.
D06M 10/04 - Physical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements
D06M 11/76 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with carbon or compounds thereof with carbon oxides or carbonates
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Leung, Kin Ming
Ho, Siu Cheung
Siu, Kin Sang
Abstract
The present invention discloses a device and method for separating mixed fibers using a triboelectric effect, which may separate protein-based fibers and/or cellulose-based fibers without water and chemicals. The mixed fibers include the protein-based fibers, the cellulose-based fibers and/or synthetic fibers, and the device includes: a fiber extraction device configured to extract single fibers from the mixed fibers; a triboelectric device configured to charge the single fibers into charged fibers using the triboelectric effect; a fiber separation device configured as one or more separation chambers to separate the charged fibers according to polarities thereof; a fiber collection device configured to collect the separated fibers; and an air flow generation device configured to generate and maintain an air flow flowing steadily to carry the single fibers from the fiber extraction device through the triboelectric device and the fiber separation device to the fiber collection device.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
DAIWABO RAYON CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
Yuasa Ryohei
Keh Edwin Yee Man
Chan Alex
Abstract
The present invention pertains to a recycled cellulose fiber that includes recycled natural cellulose microparticles, the median diameter of the recycled natural cellulose microparticles being 0.5-10 µm, inclusive. The recycled cellulose fiber including the recycled natural cellulose microparticles can be produced, for example, by extruding in a spinning bath, using a nozzle, a spinning solution obtained by adding an aqueous dispersion of the recycled natural cellulose microparticles having a median diameter of 0.5-10 µm, inclusive, to a spinning raw solution including cellulose, spinning and coagulating the solution, and generating the fiber. It is thereby possible to conserve resources and provide a recycled cellulose fiber including recycled natural cellulose that has good spinning properties, a method for manufacturing same, and a fiber structure including said fiber.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Chan, Alex Hok Chung
Liu, Yang
Hung, Kurt Pak Ming
Abstract
A method for improving wearability of a textile material and/or decoloring a textile material, comprising the following steps: performing drying processing for about 0.5-3 hours by heating a textile material to 95-120°C under an inert atmosphere or a vacuum condition, and then raising the temperature to perform processing for about 3-48 hours. The textile material has a soft luster, and the wearability of the textile material such as durability, a style, and a feel is improved; the method can achieve complete or partial stripping of the textile material, thereby obtaining a product having a special style. A system for improving wearability of a textile material and/or decoloring a textile material, comprising a reaction apparatus, a gas purifier, and a medium circulation apparatus (an inert gas circulation heater or a vacuum pump), and the three being connected by means of pipes. The method and system are simple and flexible to operate, low in production cost, free of use of chemical additives and free of generation of wastewater, and easy for industrial implementation.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee-Man
Yao, Lei
Huang, Xin Xin
Chan, Ka Hei
Chow, John
Abstract
Disclosed in the present application is a method for reducing fuzzing and pilling of an animal textile. The method comprises the following steps: 1) detecting the water content of an animal textile, 2) regulating and controlling the water content of the animal textile, and 3) carrying out a plasma treatment on the animal textile, such that a difference between forward and reverse scale friction coefficients of animal wool fibers is reduced, thereby achieving the effect of resisting fuzzing and pilling.
D06M 10/00 - Physical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. ultrasonic, corona discharge, irradiation, electric currents or magnetic fieldsPhysical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Chan, Alex
Lam, Un Teng
Zhang, Hanrong
Chan, Ho Man
Abstract
Provided are methods for producing water repellent textile substrates and products thereof. The methods can be conducted without the use of perfluorocarbons.
D06M 14/04 - Graft polymerisation of monomers containing carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds on to fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials on to materials of natural origin of vegetal origin, e.g. cellulose or derivatives thereof
30.
ANTI-MICROBIAL FABRIC OBTAINED BY MEANS OF PLASMA TECHNOLOGY AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Lam, Chi Chung
Chan, Wing Man Minnie
Abstract
The present invention relates to an anti-microbial fabric obtained by means of a plasma technology and a preparation method therefor. The treatment of the plasma technology in the the present invention is only applied to a surface, such that the bulk properties of a material can be maintained, and the anti-microbial fabric obtained thereby still has an anti-microbial activity after being washed.
D06M 10/02 - Physical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. ultrasonic, corona discharge, irradiation, electric currents or magnetic fieldsPhysical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements ultrasonic or sonicCorona discharge
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Lam, Chi Chung
Chan, Wing Man Minnie
Abstract
Disclosed are a waterproof fabric obtained by means of a plasma technology and a preparation method therefor. The treatment of the plasma technology is only applied to a surface, such that the bulk properties of a material can be maintained, and the waterproof fabric obtained thereby sometimes still has a waterproof property after being washed.
D06M 10/00 - Physical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. ultrasonic, corona discharge, irradiation, electric currents or magnetic fieldsPhysical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements
D06M 13/513 - Compounds with at least one carbon-metal or carbon-boron, carbon-silicon, carbon-selenium, or carbon-tellurium bond with at least one carbon-silicon bond
D06M 13/02 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with non-macromolecular organic compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment with hydrocarbons
D06M 15/643 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing silicon in the main chain
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Chan, Alex Hok Chung
Liu, Yang
Leung, John Kin Ming
Chan, Jason Lap Hung
Chen, Collin Xin
Chan, Philip Yun Ngok
Kajiwara, Kanji
Suzuoka, Akihiro
Abstract
In a hydrothermal reaction system(200) for processing raw materials, such as organic waste, clothing, fabrics, etc., with a superheated reaction solution, two or more hydrothermal reactors(211a-c) are used. Each reactor(211a-c) may be a subcritical water reactor(211a-c). The reaction solution recovered after reacting with a first batch of raw materials deposited in a first reactor(211a-c) is transferred to a second reactor(211a-c) for recycling the reaction solution in reacting with a second batch of raw materials. Discharging the reaction solution after processing one batch is eliminated, and cooling of the reaction solution is not required. Furthermore, while reaction in the first reactor(211a-c) is in progress, the second batch of raw materials is conveniently deposited into the second reactor(211a-c) under atmospheric pressure. The system(200) operates in a semi-continuous manner as a new batch of raw materials is processed shortly after one batch is completed in processing. Stable reaction is thus achievable.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Chan, Alex Hok Chung
Liu, Yang
Leung, John Kin Ming
Chan, Jason Lap Hung
Chen, Collin Xin
Chan, Philip Yun Ngok
Kajiwara, Kanji
Suzuoka, Akihiro
Abstract
For recycling, fibers are recovered from fibrous products by using two or more hydrothermal reactors to conduct hydrolysis. The fibrous products are divided into batches. A batch to be hydrolyzed is fed to a selected reactor under atmospheric pressure. A superheated reaction solution containing subcritical water and one or more organic acids is transferred alternately and/or successively among the reactors to hydrolyze respective batches in the reactors. By using two or more reactors to carry out the heat treatment, it is possible to reuse the organic acid-containing reaction solution without discarding. Since the reaction solution, maintained at a high temperature, can be recycled without discarding and cooling, high material-utilization efficiency and high energy efficiency is achievable. Furthermore, a system for recovering the fibers is realizable compactly to occupy a small space since the cooling equipment is not required and only two reactors need to be installed.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Shang, Songmin
Chiu, Ka Lok
Abstract
44 2-ions, the divalent zinc salt being selected from one or more of zinc chloride, zinc acetate, and zinc nitrate; and step 2. the first transparent solution reacts in a reactor having a non-sticky surface, in the presence of a surfactant and at a temperature does not exceeding 100°C to obtain a zinc oxide microcrystalline fiber, the surfactant being selected from one or more of dodecyl sulfate and polyoxyethylene octyl phenyl ether having 9 or 10 oxyethylene units. The method for synthesizing a zinc oxide microcrystalline fiber is relatively simple, can avoid the use of expensive equipment such as an autoclave, and does not require any template, thereby greatly reducing the production costs of a zinc oxide microcrystalline fiber, and facilitating the large-scale production of the zinc oxide microcrystalline fiber and wide application thereof in daily life.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Shang, Songmin
Chiu, Ka Lok
Abstract
A thermal management fabric for shielding solar energy, preparation method therefor, and application thereof. The thermal management fabric comprises: a fabric substrate; and a coating combined to the surface of the fabric substrate and comprising a plurality of light-reflecting microrods, wherein the light-reflecting microrods are in an array horizontally arranged along the direction of the coating, and the light-reflecting microrods are one or more of zinc oxide microrods and potassium titanate microrods. According to embodiments, the zinc oxide microrod array combined to the fabric substrate is horizontally arranged along the direction of the coating, and can simulate SSAnt. These light-reflecting microrods not only can effectively reflect solar heat without sacrificing the translucency of fabrics such as polyesters, but also can improve thermal emissivity. The treated fabric can shield solar heat, thereby reducing temperature of an area below the fabric. The fabric can improve the solar energy shielding capability of a fabric roof, thereby making the fabric roof become a low-cost cool roof. The fabric improves thermal comfort, reduces costs caused by an air conditioner, and can further reduce the heat island effect to the maximum extent.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Abstract
A garment-to-garment system for manufacturing new garments via recycling abandoned garments avoids, or minimizes the likelihood of, generating wastewater by the following approach. The abandoned garments are waterlessly sanitized by ozone fumigation. Fabric pieces of the sanitized abandoned garments are opened with dust removal to form fiber tufts, which are subsequently divided with trash removal to form fiber clumps. The fiber clumps are waterlessly sanitized by ozone fumigation or UV-C irradiation. Advantageously, the fiber clumps are spread out to form a web of fibers during sanitization. The exposed surface area of the fiber web is significantly higher than that of the abandoned garments, thereby increasing the sanitization effectiveness. The new garments are then formed from the sanitized fiber clumps by standard garment-manufacturing processes.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Ngai, Wai Ting
Lam, Sze-Sing
To, Chester Kin-Man
Chai, Yat Fan, Paul
Choi, Yat Sing
Abstract
The present invention provides an active learning automatic image annotation system and method. The method comprises: step S1, providing an input image; step S2, extracting visual features of the input image and obtaining a classification attribute; step S3, using the visual features to search similar images in a universal image database, and obtaining an internal attribute from the universal image database; step S4, at the same time with step S2, searching similar images of the input image in the Internet; step S5, extracting visual features of similar images; step D6, comparing the visual features of similar images obtained in step S5 with those of the input image; step S7, if the similarity after comparison is higher than a preset threshold, obtaining an external attribute in the Internet; and step S8, integrating the classification attribute, the internal attribute and the external attribute to obtain a final annotation on the input image. The present invention saves time and labor for database updating and ensures the up-to-date information of the database.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Ge, Ming
Lam, Ho Lok
Cheung, Chi Wai
Abstract
Disclosed are a method, an apparatus and a device for processing fur. The method comprises: detecting a defect parameter of fur to be processed (101); obtaining a type and a thickness of the fur (102); inputting the type, thickness, and defect parameter of the fur into a preset fur processing model to obtain a humidification parameter, a stretch parameter and a drying parameter for the fur, the fur processing model being obtained by learning during a fur-stretching process (103); and processing the fur according to the humidification parameter, the stretch parameter and the drying parameter (104). In this way, parameters for fur processing are acquired according to a previously obtained fur processing model, and the fur can be processed according to the parameters, without the need for an operator to manually configure parameters for fur processing according to experience. Thus, automation of fur processing can be achieved, and problems of over-stretching or under-stretching due to factors of human error can be avoided.
D06B 9/02 - Solvent-treatment of textile materials solvent-dyeing
D06B 23/20 - Arrangements of apparatus for treating processing-liquids, -gases or -vapours, e.g. purification, filtration or distillation
D06P 1/16 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using dispersed, e.g. acetate, dyestuffs
D06P 1/94 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using dyes dissolved in solvents which are in the supercritical state
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Tao, Xiaoming
Xiong, Ying
Zhou, Jinyun
Liu, Shirui
Tse, Chad Cheuk-Wa
Hu, Xiuyuan
Abstract
Disclosed is a pair of medical compression stockings, each comprising a body (10), an auxiliary pressure part (20) and a pressure sensing part (30). The body (10) is formed by means of weaving knitted yarns and laid-in yarns. The auxiliary pressure part (20) is integrated with the body (10), is located at an ankle of a lower limb of each medical compression stocking, and can be in contact with an ankle of a wearer. The pressure sensing part (30) comprises a conducting part and a signal receiving part, wherein the conducting part is integrated with the body (10) and is used for sensing pressure at a corresponding part of the medical compression stocking; and the signal receiving part can receive a signal from the conducting part, and same determines the value of the pressure from the corresponding part according to the signal.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Chan, Alex
Hetti, Mimi
Liu, Yang
Chan, Hung
Yu, Wendy
Abstract
Provided herein is a method for decolorizing textile materials under hydrothermal conditions using dye adsorbent materials. The process is non-toxic and environmentally friendly, and the adsorbent materials can be repeatedly used. The textile materials are textile materials dyeable with disperse dyes. Further provided is a system for decolorizing textile materials. The decolorization system is designed to allow the adsorbent materials to react with the textile materials in a contact manner and a non-contact manner.
D06B 1/00 - Applying liquids, gases or vapours on to textile materials to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing or impregnating
D06B 23/20 - Arrangements of apparatus for treating processing-liquids, -gases or -vapours, e.g. purification, filtration or distillation
D06B 23/22 - Arrangements of apparatus for treating processing-liquids, -gases or -vapours, e.g. purification, filtration or distillation for heating
C08J 11/14 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with steam or water
43.
METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR COMPOSITE SPINNING OF FILAMENT AND STAPLE FIBER, AND COMPOSITE YARN
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Hua, Tao
Feng, Jie
Liu, Chang
Yim, Mankei
Abstract
A method and equipment for composite spinning of a filament and a staple fiber, and a composite yarn (9). The equipment comprises: a filament tension control device (3) provided in front of a front roller (8) and configured to control the tension of a filament (1); and a filament position control device (4) provided between the front roller (8) and the tension control device (3) and configured to control the position of the filament (1), wherein the surface of the filament position control device (4) is provided with a grooved drum type trench, and the filament (1) is reciprocated left and right by means of the rotation of a guide wheel, or a yarn guide wheel (2) of the device can reciprocate and feed the front roller (8) in a dynamic form. Based on the filament tension control and the feeding cooperation effect at a dynamic position, in the resultant yarn, part of the filament is wrapped on the surface of the yarn, and part of the filament is buried in the yarn body, thereby forming a staple fiber and filament composite structure and a composite yarn (9). The composite yarn (9) processed using the method and equipment has strong cohesion of a filament and a staple fiber, significantly reduced yarn hairiness, and high strength; the knitted fabric thereof has excellent pilling resistance, weak wool-evoked prickle sensation, good handle, and stable dimension.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Li, Li
Yan, Feng
Tao, Yifei
Yang, Chenxiao
Abstract
An application of a profiled fiber in an infrared radiation material and a textile, wherein a cross-sectional shape of the profiled fiber is polygonal, trefoil, four-leaf shaped, double-cross shaped, I-shaped, epsilon-shaped, C-shaped, V-shaped, or hollow. The profiled fiber can be directly used as an infrared material having a high property and has a stable and persistent infrared function without adding an infrared additive.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Hua, Tao
Feng, Jie
Zhang, Min
Chan, Ka Hei
Wong, Man Ching
Abstract
A yarn processing device and method for a ring spinning machine. The yarn processing device comprises the ring spinning machine, a rear roller (3), a middle roller (4), and a front roller (5); a roving feeding and position exchange device (7); and two roving strands (1, 2) which are fed in from the rear roller (3) by means of the roving feeding and position exchange device (7). A static or dynamic spinning triangular area is formed by means of the roving feeding and position exchange device (7), distribution of fibers in yarn is changed, and two-side structure blended yarn of continuous or discontinuous component fibers composed of flame-retardant fiber rods (1) and blended fiber rods (2) is formed. The processing device is simple in structure, convenient to assemble, low in costs, good in universality, and easy and convenient to operate, and the precision is easy to control. Moreover, the yarn processing method for the ring spinning machine is realized by means of the yarn processing device, so that high-efficiency flame-retardant blended yarn processing can be realized, the process can be reduced, the spinning efficiency can be improved, and the production costs can be reduced.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Tao, Xiaoming
Yang, Xingxing
Zhang, Ziheng
Li, Jun
Liu, Shirui
Ma, Linlin
Fei, Bin
Leung, Hang Mei
Abstract
Provided is a bio-based material having an antibacterial effect, comprising a polymer represented by a formula (1) or a mixture of the polymer represented by the formula (1) and polyethylene glycol as an antibacterial active ingredient. The use of the bio-based material is also mentioned. The antibacterial bio-based material has excellent, stable and long-lasting antibacterial activity, and has remarkable antibacterial effects against various bacteria and fungi. The antibacterial bio-based material also has excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility, and bio-based products derived from microbial fermentation have high safety and are suitable for industrial production and large-scale use.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Hui, Yeung Yu
Huang, Xinxin
Hui, Yue Kit
Chen, Colin Xin
Lai, Derek
Abstract
Disclosed are an electrochromic element, device, and product, and a manufacturing method therefor. The electrochromic device (7) comprises: an electrochromic yarn (6), an ion storage yarn (18), and a power source (8), wherein the electrochromic yarn (6) contains a first flexible conductive yarn (5) and an electrochromic layer (4) coated on a surface layer of the first flexible conductive yarn (5); the ion storage yarn (18) contains a second flexible conductive yarn (1) and an ion storage layer (17) coated on a surface layer of the second flexible conductive yarn (1); and the first flexible conductive yarn (5) is electrically connected to a negative electrode of the power source (8), and the second flexible conductive yarn (1) is electrically connected to a positive electrode of the power source (8). The electrochromic device (7) can achieve a clear color development effect and make an electrochromic material have a good fastness. The preparation method is simple to operate and easily realizes industrial batch production.
G02F 1/15 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect
48.
MACHINE LEARNING-BASED METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FORECAST OF GARMENT SALES
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Liao, Xiao
Yum, Chi Phone
Abstract
A machine learning-based method and device for forecast of garment sales and a computer readable storage medium. The forecast method comprises the following steps: storing sales history data in a sales history database; collecting social media data from a social media network, and storing the collected social media data in a social media database; and using the sales history data and the social media data to establish a model for forecast of garment sales, and using the model to forecast a garment sales volume. The method effectively employs machine learning techniques to increase accuracy of forecasting colors and fashionable dresses according to social media posts.
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Tao, Xiao-Ming
Yang, Bao
Wang, Xi
Liu, Su
Guo, Xia
Liu, Shi-Rui
Abstract
Disclosed are an intelligent bionic human body part model detection device and a method for manufacturing same. The device comprises: a bionic human body part model (1); and multiple optical fiber grating sensing units (5) which are integrated on an optical fibre and arranged at multiple pre-determined positions of the bionic human body part model (1). The device can improve the accuracy of the detection of pressure applied to the intelligent bionic human body part model.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Yao, Lei
Liao, Xiao
Wang, Yongli
Lin, Siyu
Abstract
A microorganism inhalation reduction method, a mask for reducing microorganism inhalation, and use and a manufacturing method for the mask. The microorganism inhalation reduction method comprises: providing a mask having a breathing zone covering a breathing portion of the user; and providing two or more magnets round the breathing zone of the mask, the magnets forming a three-dimensional magnetic field to change the trajectory of the charged moving microorganisms in the inhaled air, even away from the breathing zone of the mask.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Yao, Lei
Liao, Xiao
Abstract
A method and system for estimating an ecological influence of textile fabric production and a computer readable storage medium. The ecological influence comprises a natural environmental influence. The method comprises: inputting components of a textile fabric and region names of regions where one or more steps of textile fabric production are implemented; invoking corresponding data from a database according to the inputted components and the region names; and obtaining a natural environmental influence score for the one or more steps of the textile fabric production according to a predetermined first operational rule and the data.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Hu, Yunzi
Lin, Carol Sze Ki
Leu, Shao-Yuan
Jing, Houde
Yeung, Chi Shun
Abstract
A method for processing cotton containing textile waste that includes alkaline pretreatment at freezing temperatures and a regeneration process. The method enhances cellulose digestion of the cotton to glucose and produces a solution containing glucose. In some aspects of the disclosed methods, the conversion yield of cotton to glucose can be as high as 80% or even 90%.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Xin, John Haozhong
Shen, Hui-Liang
Ge, Quan-Geng
Abstract
A multispectral color imaging device(2), an automatic calibration method based on a reference reflective surface, and a method for eliminating background signals are disclosed. The multispectral color imaging device(2) including a light house module comprising a light source(26) and a light intensity collection device(27) surrounding the light source(26); an integrating sphere module including an integrating sphere(24), a light inlet(801) on one side of the integrating sphere(24), a light outlet(802) on the top of the integrating sphere(24), a sample holder gateway(803) on the other side of the integrating sphere(24) and a sample holder(29) having access to the interior of the integrating sphere(24); and a filter wheel module including a camera(21), a filter wheel(22) below the camera(21), and a lens(23) below the filter wheel(22). The device and calibration methods together improve the accuracy and stability of the measurement.A multispectral color imaging device(2), an automatic calibration method based on a reference reflective surface, and a method for eliminating background signals are disclosed. The multispectral color imaging device(2) including a light house module comprising a light source(26) and a light intensity collection device(27) surrounding the light source(26); an integrating sphere module including an integrating sphere(24), a light inlet(801) on one side of the integrating sphere(24), a light outlet(802) on the top of the integrating sphere(24), a sample holder gateway(803) on the other side of the integrating sphere(24) and a sample holder(29) having access to the interior of the integrating sphere(24); and a filter wheel module including a camera(21), a filter wheel(22) below the camera(21), and a lens(23) below the filter wheel(22). The device and calibration methods together improve the accuracy and stability of the measurement.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Xin, John Haozhong
Shen, Hui-Liang
Ge, Quan-Geng
Abstract
A method and a computer-readable storage medium for color quality assessment of a batch-sample image based on multispectral imaging are provided. The method comprises: selecting an operation area on a reference image and locating a corresponding operation area on a batch-sample image, wherein the reference image is used for color comparison with the batch-sample image to determine whether the batch-sample image satisfies a pass requirement; generating and comparing the color-information items obtained from the reference image and from the batch-sample image respectively and determine whether the batch-sample image satisfies the pass requirement based on one or more thresholds. This method can be applied to automatically and precisely assess the quality of mixed-color fabrics in textile industry, which is more objective, reliable, and cost-effective, as compared to conventional methods for color quality assessment.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Zheng, Zijian
Wang, Dongrui
Abstract
Provided is a preparation method for a current collector. The method comprises the following steps: (1) anchoring a vinyl group to a fabric surface by means of a silanization reaction between a hydroxyl group of the fabric surface and a coupling agent; (2) forming a polymer brush on the fabric surface by means of in-situ free radical polymerization; and (3) forming a catalyst ion on the polymer brush by means of ion exchange, and then performing electroless plating to form a metal coating. Further provided is a current collector prepared by the above method and a lithium-ion battery containing the current collector. The current collector has high conductivity and optimal mechanical flexibility. Therefore, a lithium-ion battery containing the current collector is suitable for portable and wearable devices.
D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
56.
HORIZONTALLY CONTROLLED INTERLACE PRINTING SYSTEM FOR 3D PRINTER
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Lee, Ir Kwok Keung
Suen, Kwok Wai
Feng, Guohui
Fung, Kam Tai
Abstract
A horizontally controlled interlace printing system for a 3D printer, comprising a resin storage system and a first pumping device (100); the resin storage system comprises a material tank (10), a balancing tank (20), and an overflow tank (30), the material tank (10) and the balancing tank (20) being provided side by side, the bottom of the material tank (10) being connected to the bottom of the balancing tank (20) by means of a rubber pipe, the overflow tank (30) being mounted at one side of the balancing tank (20); when a material is injected, the water level of the material tank (10) rises, and the liquid in the material tank (10) flows into the balancing tank (20) through the rubber pipe at the bottom so as to make the water level of the material tank (10) the same as the water level of the balancing tank (20); when the liquid in the balancing tank (20) exceeds the volume, the liquid in the balancing tank (20) overflows to the overflow tank (30) provided beside the balancing tank (20). By means of siphonage, a material is discharged from the bottom of the material tank (10) to the balancing tank (20), so that the material overflows to the overflow tank (30), and the water level of the material tank (10) and the water level of the balancing tank (20) are balanced; in addition, during the printing process, the water level continuously rises and decreases, and the liquid in the overflow tank (30) is continuously pumped back to the balancing tank (20), so that the water level of the material tank (10) and the water level of the balancing tank (20) are dynamically balanced before light curing.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Liao, Xiao
Liu, Yang
Cheuk, Kevin
Chan, Alex
Abstract
A method for separating and recycling a waste polyester-cotton textile by means of a hydrothermal reaction catalyzed by an organic acid, comprising the following steps: cutting a waste polyester-cotton textile into fragments and dispersing in an aqueous solution system of an organic acid catalyst to obtain a mixed system; in a high-pressure reactor, heating the mixed system to 110-180°C so that cotton fibers in the waste polyester-cotton textile undergo a degradation reaction for 0.5-3 h to obtain a mixture; and filtering the mixture by means of a sieve, washing to obtain a polyester fiber aggregate, and then filtering the remaining portion by means of a filtration membrane in vacuum so as to obtain cotton fiber fragments after washing. The processing procedure of the method is advanced and simple, and the catalyst used during processing is derived from nature and is biodegradable, not decomposing during processing, and not polluting the environment; the present invention may effectively achieve the separation, recycling and reuse of waste polyester-cotton textiles.
C08J 11/26 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing carboxylic acid groups, their anhydrides or esters
C08J 11/18 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Liao, Xiao
Liu, Yang
Cheuk, Kevin
Chan, Alex
Abstract
Provided is a waste polyester-cotton blend fabric compound decolorization method, comprising the following steps: immersing waste polyester-cotton blend fabric in an ester decolorization agent, and performing first decolorization treatment at a temperature of 145-160°C; using a C1-C3 fatty alcohol washing liquid to perform first cleaning treatment of waste polyester-cotton blend fabric which has gone through first decolorization treatment; putting the cleaned waste polyester-cotton blend fabric in a hydrogen peroxide solution having a pH of 9-11 and containing a stabilizer, and performing second decolorization treatment at a temperature of 90-100°C; and using water to perform second cleaning treatment of waste polyester-cotton blend fabric which has gone through second decolorization treatment, then drying. The waste polyester-cotton blend fabric compound decolorization method has a simple, rapid and low-cost technical process, does not pollute the environment, has a decolorization rate of 90% or higher for all different colors of polyester-cotton blend fabric, and is a completely ideal polyester-cotton blend fabric decolorization method.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Liao, Xiao
Liu, Yang
Cheuk, Kevin
Chan, Alex
Abstract
Provided in the present invention is a method for recycling waste polyester-cotton blend fabrics: immersing a waste polyester-cotton blend fabric in an ester solvent having a structure as represented by formula (1); heating to dissolve the polyester; performing solid-liquid separation on the obtained mixture so as to obtain a polyester solution and an insoluble substance containing cotton fiber; then, recycling the polyester solution and the insoluble substance containing the cotton fiber respectively so as to obtain a polyester solid and cellulose regeneration fiber. The recycling method of the present invention may completely and thoroughly separate polyester from cotton fiber, avoiding the use of chemical agents that have high toxicity and that cause irritation, and the used reagent may be recycled and reused. The recycling method provided by the present invention has the advantages of being high-efficiency, being low-cost, being environmentally friendly, having a wide range of applications, and the like, while having the potential of industrial application.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Liao, Xiao
Liu, Yang
Cheuk, Kevin
Chan, Alex
Abstract
Provided is a method for recycling a waste polyester blended fabric containing natural fibers, comprising placing the waste polyester blended fabric in a water-soluble tertiary amine oxide solution containing an antioxidant to dissolve the natural fibers, so as to form a fiber solution and a solid insoluble material, then recycling the fiber solution to obtain regenerated natural cellulose fiber, and recycling the polyester solid by sequentially adding an ester solvent and a fatty alcohol into the solid insoluble material. The recovering method can separate polyester from other natural fibers, is suitable for all polyester blended fabrics, and has a high recycle rate for polyester and regenerated natural cellulose fibers, and therefore avoids the use of a highly toxic and irritating chemical agent, and the agent used can also be recycled and reused. The recycling method has the advantages of high efficiency, low cost, being environmentally friendly, and having a wide application range etc., thus having the potential of industrial application.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Wong, Wai Keung
Abstract
Disclosed are a method and system for automatic detection of a fabric defect. The method comprises: in a process of transferring a fabric to undergo detection, performing, by means of a noise elimination device, preprocessing on a region of the fabric to undergo detection so as to eliminate noise interference in a detection process; triggering, according to rotation information of a roller motor of a perching machine, a camera to capture an image of the fabric; and performing, on the basis of the captured image, automatic identification of a defect on the fabric. The method and system of the present invention can effectively solve problems in which manual detection of a fabric defect has low accuracy, a high missed detection rate and high labor intensity, thereby effectively increasing accuracy of defect detection.
G01N 21/892 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in moving material, e.g. paper, textiles characterised by the flaw, defect or object feature examined
62.
FUNCTIONAL CURTAIN FABRIC WITH ANHYDROUS COATING LAYER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Jiang, Shou-Xiang Kinor
Xu, Jiangtao
Miao, Dagang
Yan, Yishu
Peng, Qingxin
Abstract
Disclosed is a functional curtain fabric with an anhydrous coating layer. The functional curtain fabric is manufactured by a method comprising: step S1, preprocessing a fabric substrate; step S2, placing the preprocessed fabric substrate in step S1 into a vacuum chamber of a magnetron sputtering machine for coating: sputtering a metal onto the fabric substrate by using magnetron sputtering technology, so as to form a nano-metal film on the fabric substrate; and step S3, performing anti-oxidation treatment on the fabric substrate covered with the nano-metal film. The functional curtain fabric with an anhydrous coating layer can serve as an effective heat shield against exterior sunlight while having good light transmission. In addition, the functional curtain fabric with an anhydrous coating layer has good antimicrobial properties due to the use of a metal coating of silver and titanium, and also has a degree of water resistance due to the nano-metal layer of silver and titanium.
D06M 11/83 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metalsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with metal-generating compounds, e.g. metal carbonylsReduction of metal compounds on textiles
63.
FENCING SHOE PRODUCT WITH ASYMMETRIC FRONT FOOT SHOE AND REAR FOOT SHOE
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Yao, Lei
Liao, Xiao
Ye, Qing
Lin, Siyu
Su, Zhixiong
Abstract
A fencing shoe product with an asymmetric front foot shoe and rear foot shoe, comprising a front foot shoe (1) and a rear foot shoe (2); the front foot shoe (1) comprises a front foot upper (11), a front foot sole (12), and a front foot insole (13); the rear foot shoe (2) comprises a rear foot upper (21), a rear foot sole (22), and a rear foot insole (23); the front foot upper (11) and the rear foot upper (21) are asymmetrically designed, the front foot sole (12) and the rear foot sole (22) are asymmetrically designed, and the front foot insole (13) and the rear foot insole (23) are asymmetrically designed. By means of asymmetric design of the front foot shoe (1) and the rear foot shoe (2), compared with the traditional fencing shoe, the fencing shoe product can separately satisfy different action requirements of the front and rear feet of a fencer, solves the problem that the traditional symmetric fencing shoes are severely damaged partially due to asymmetric use by both feet, has longer service life and less waste, and can satisfy personalized demands of athletes better as well as can be produced in assembly line.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Yao, Lei
Liao, Xiao
Lin, Siyu
Abstract
A micro-environment controllable temperature and humidity system for evaluating the sleep heat and humidity comfort level of textiles and a micro-environment controllable temperature and humidity method for evaluating the sleep heat and humidity comfort level of textiles, the system comprising a bed-shaped partitioned platform (2), the bed-shaped partitioned platform (2) comprising one to a plurality of non temperature and humidity control sections (21) and one to a plurality of temperature and humidity control sections (22); one to a plurality of temperature and humidity control machines (3) respectively in communication with the one to a plurality of temperature and humidity control sections (22) and used for conveying wind of a predetermined temperature and humidity; and a central controller (4) respectively electrically connected to the one to a plurality of temperature and humidity control machines (3). The micro-environment controllable temperature and humidity system can perform partitioned control of the temperature and humidity in a micro-environment during sleep, and is used for researching the influence of temperature and humidity on the comfort level of different body areas.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Xu, Bingang
Feng, Jie
Abstract
A yarn twisting method and device for a ring-spinning machine. The winding method comprises the following steps: feeding three rough yarn threads (1, 2, 3) into a back roller (8) of the ring-spinning machine; outputting a drawn fiber yarn formed from the three rough yarn threads (1, 2, 3) from an opening of a front roller (10), wherein a fiber thread (2) output at a center forms an angle with a plane of two fiber threads (1, 3) output at two sides, and the three fiber threads (1, 2, 3) form a multi-thread spinning triangle region with a three-dimensional spatial form; in the multi-thread spinning triangle region, the three fiber threads (1, 2, 3) gain twists by means of a steel loop of the ring-spinning machine, and the twisted fiber threads then pass through a convergence point to form a composite yarn (4). The twisting method uses a multi-thread twisting mechanism (11) to form a three-dimensional spinning triangle region, ensuring that every thread has uniform twisting, thereby improving single yarn performance. A thread converging mechanism (200) can improve control over an edge fiber in the triangle region, further reducing yarn hairiness and improving yarn uniformity.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Kan, Chi-Wai
Abstract
A barrier fabric and a manufacturing method therefor, the method comprising the following steps: S1, soaking fabric in a mixed solvent of 8%-12% concentration aminated polyethylene glycol, 8%-12% concentration dimethylol dihydroxy ethylene urea (DMDHEU), 5%-10% concentration polyhexamethylene biguanide and 1.5%-2.5% concentration magnesium dichloride; S2, when the fabric reaches a liquid absorption rate of 60%-80%, removing the fabric from the mixed solvent and placing the fabric into an 80ºC-100ºC drying environment for high-temperature drying for 4-6 minutes; S3, after removing the fabric from the high-temperature drying environment, placing the fabric into a 150ºC-170ºC high-temperature environment to heat for 30-60 seconds, then cooling at room temperature. The present method improves surface characteristics of a barrier fabric, comprising surface free energy and surface roughness, effectively preventing harmful microorganisms from adhering to and growing on a clothing surface, providing an important function of helping to keep clothing clean in a biomedical and health care environment.
A61L 2/16 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor using chemical substances
D06M 13/432 - Urea, thiourea or derivatives thereof, e.g. biuretsUrea-inclusion compoundsDicyanamidesGuanidines, e.g. dicyandiamides
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Ngai, E.W.T.
Du, Jianmin
Star, Choi Yat Sing
Cai, Yifan
Abstract
A big data technique-based supply chain management decision support system comprises: an information acquisition module; an analysis processing module; a visualization module; and a support module. The information acquisition module is used to extract data from a big data source, convert a format of the data, and send the same to the analysis processing module. The analysis processing module is used to search for useful information in the data sent by the information acquisition module, and perform integration and analysis on the found information to provide an analysis result. The visualization module is used to display the analysis result. The support module comprises a database, a textile classification database and an access control submodule. The supply chain management decision support system can identify an extreme emotion of a user, notify, on the basis of a client emotion report, the user of a corresponding action to be taken, and search for a cost-effective solution, thereby increasing cost utilization efficiency.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Shang, Songmin
Hu, Enling
Tao, Xiaoming
Abstract
A method for manufacturing a catalyst for decomposing organic pollutants in printing and dyeing wastewater. The catalyst consists of a porous carbon material used as a substrate and a metal oxide nanoparticle loaded on the substrate. The manufacturing method comprises: reacting and solidifying m-dihydroxybenzene, formaldehyde, hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, and deionized water, then subjecting the solidified product to high-temperature calcination and carbonation to obtain the porous carbon material; immersing the porous carbon material in a nitrate solution, followed by drying, then performing high-temperature calcination so that the nitrate undergoes high-temperature decomposition to form a metal oxide attached to the porous carbon material. The catalyst can promote rapid decomposition of an organic material in printing and dyeing wastewater.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Keh, Edwin Yee Man
Abstract
The present invention relates to a reactive dye bath for a textile and a dyeing method. The dye solution of the reactive dye bath for a textile comprises an organic solvent, a dye aqueous solution, a surfactant, and a cosurfactant. By means of the reactive dye bath or the dyeing method of the present invention, dyeing can be fully implemented with no need to pretreat a textile particularly and without adding salt to promote dyeing, to obtain a dyeing textile having a high dyeing depth, evenness, and fastness.
D06P 1/90 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using dyes dissolved in organic solvents or aqueous emulsions thereof
D06P 1/58 - Condensation products or precondensation products prepared with aldehydes together with other synthetic macromolecular substances
D06P 1/38 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using reactive dyes
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
You, Jia
Tao, Xiaoming
Li, Qin
Guo, Zhenhua
Chen, Qiaozhu
Abstract
A fetal monitoring band, comprising a carrier that can be worn on a pregnant woman’s belly and a sensing pad provided on the carrier for sensing fetal movement information of a fetus in the pregnant woman’s belly. The sensing pad comprises a sensor for sensing a fetal status signal and a control card for performing noise-removal and signal-enhancement on the fetal status signal to obtain a fetal movement signal. The fetal monitoring band adopts a new signal analysis algorithm to realize an accurate recognition of the fetal movement signal and further realize an accurate evaluation of fetal health.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Hu, Jinlian
Chen, Cheng
Abstract
The present invention provides an orthosis, and a method for preparing a shape memory high-polymer material used on the orthosis. The method for preparing a shape memory high-polymer material comprises the following steps: mixing acrylate monomer, polyol acrylate and a catalyst and allowing the acrylate monomer, the polyol acrylate and the catalyst to be subjected to a cross-linking reaction, so as to generate a shape memory high-polymer material, the acrylate monomer accounting for 50 to 150 parts in weight, the polyol acrylate accounting for 10 to 30 parts in weight, and the catalyst accounting for 0.01 to 0.2 parts in weight. In the present invention, an orthosis is prepared by using a temperature-sensitive memory high-polymer material, so that the orthosis can be softened in a specific temperature and is molded into a new shape; if the obtained shape is improper, the orthosis can be restored to an original shape, thereby reducing waste of resources due to reproduction of the orthosis.
C08F 283/06 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers provided for in subclass on to polyethers, polyoxymethylenes or polyacetals
C08F 283/01 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers provided for in subclass on to unsaturated polyesters
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Hu, Yunzi
Lian, Siqi
Dai, Weilie
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for synthesizing lactide by means of lactic acid catalysis. In the method, a nano-particle aqueous dispersion of zinc oxide is used as a catalyst, and lactide is synthesized by means of catalysis of lactic acid. The present invention has four technical characteristics: 1, the zinc oxide nano aqueous dispersion catalyst has a sufficient area, and the size of each nano particle is only 30 nm to 40 nm, so that there is a sufficient contact area between the substrate (lactic acid) and the catalyst; 2, the new catalyst has a moderate catalytic effect on a polymerization reaction, so that the molecular weight of a prepolymer ranges from 400 g/mol to 1500 g/mol, thereby facilitating a depolymerization reaction; 3, the new catalyst is stable, thereby preventing the catalyst from being oxidized or carbonized; and 4, the new catalyst has low toxicity and has low harm to a human body.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Wang, Jingping
Luo, Xue
Yang, Chenxiao
Li, Li
Abstract
A rubber for a textile roller and a preparation method therefor. A main material of the rubber for a textile roller is a butyronitrile rubber, conductive powder and conductive bands are added to the rubber for a textile roller, and a net structure is formed in the butyronitrile rubber by means of a mixing process, so that the rubber for a textile roller has a high electric conductivity, and can export static electricity in time, has a good mechanical performance suitable for the textile roller, and can be used in components of a spinning frame, a roving frame, a drawing frame and other textile machines.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Hu, Jinlian
Leung, Kam Lun
Zhang, Jun
Abstract
Provided in the present invention are an electrothermal component and a heat generating method thereof; the electrothermal component comprises an electrothermal fabric, said electrothermal fabric comprising an electrothermal yarn unit; the electrothermal yarn unit comprises an electrically conductive yarn and an electrically resistant yarn; the electrically conductive yarn and the electrically resistant yarn are connected together in parallel; and the electrothermal component also comprises a pair of electrodes respectively penetrating the front and the rear of the electrothermal fabric and used for providing a voltage between the front and the rear of the electrothermal fabric. The electrothermal component of the present invention is provided with an electrothermal fabric woven from an electrically conductive yarn and an electrically resistant yarn; providing a voltage between the front and the rear of the electrothermal fabric causes the electrothermal fabric to produce a uniform temperature distribution. The electrothermal component of the present invention generates heat uniformly, and can be used in multiple fields of application such as orthotic devices.
H05B 3/12 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material
D02G 3/22 - Yarns or threads characterised by constructional features
D02G 3/04 - Blended or other yarns or threads containing components made from different materials
75.
COTTON FIBER DYE FOR SUPERCRITICAL CO2 FLUID DYEING, AND DYEING METHOD THEREOF
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Mo, Songying
Lee, Sai Ho
Chan, Wing Man, Minnie
Shang, Songmin
Long, Jiajie
Ran, Ruilong
Abstract
The present invention provides a cotton fiber dye for supercritical CO2 fluid dyeing, and a dyeing method thereof. The dyeing method comprises the following steps: step S1, providing a dyeing system comprising a dye vessel and a dyeing vessel connected with each other; step S2, dissolving a cotton fiber dye in a fluid modifier, then pouring the same together into the dye vessel, and closing the dye vessel; putting a fabric into the dyeing vessel, and closing the dyeing vessel; step S3, injecting liquid CO2 into the dyeing system, heating and pressurizing the dyeing system to convert the liquid CO2 into a supercritical CO2 fluid, and dissolving the cotton fiber dye in the supercritical CO2 fluid; and circulating the supercritical CO2 fluid in the dye vessel and the dyeing vessel, thereby completing dyeing. The cotton fiber dye of the present invention has advantageous absorption and dyeing properties. In addition, a method for synthesizing the cotton fiber dye of the present invention has a simple manufacturing process.
D06P 1/94 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using dyes dissolved in solvents which are in the supercritical state
D06P 1/38 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using reactive dyes
D06P 1/44 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using insoluble pigments or auxiliary substances, e.g. binders
D06P 3/66 - Natural or regenerated cellulose using reactive dyes
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Mo, Songying
Lee, Sai Ho
Chan, Wing Man, Minnie
Shang, Songmin
Long, Jiajie
Ran, Ruilong
Abstract
The present invention provides a cotton fiber dye for supercritical CO2 fluid dyeing, and a preparation method thereof. The cotton fiber dye has a sym-triazine reactive group enabling a bonding reaction with a cotton fiber, thereby fixing a dye onto the cotton fiber to achieve a dyeing effect. The cotton fiber dye contains a parent compound capable of dissolving in a supercritical CO2 fluid, thereby facilitating a use thereof in supercritical CO2 fluid dyeing applied to cotton. A sample undergoing the supercritical CO2 fluid dyeing using the cotton fiber dye of the present invention has high color fastness to dry or wet rubbing, and high fastness to staining in a washability test. Moreover, a method for synthesizing the cotton fiber dye of the present invention has a simple manufacturing process. Thus, the cotton fiber dye for supercritical CO2 fluid dyeing, and the method for synthesizing the same of the present invention have considerably broad application prospects.
D06P 1/94 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using dyes dissolved in solvents which are in the supercritical state
D06P 1/382 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using reactive dyes with a reactive group directly attached to the heterocyclic group
D06P 1/16 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using dispersed, e.g. acetate, dyestuffs
D06P 3/66 - Natural or regenerated cellulose using reactive dyes
77.
HAND-FEEL EVALUATION METHOD FOR WARP-KNITTING FABRIC, AND WARP-KNITTING METHOD
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Kan, Chi-Wai
Ng, Sun-Pui Zerance
Abstract
Disclosed are a hand-feel evaluation method for a warp-knitting fabric, and a warp-knitting method. The hand-feel evaluation method for a warp-knitting fabric comprises the following steps: S1) measuring the softness, the smoothness or the rigidity of a plurality of sample warp-knitting fabrics with at least one of the weight and thickness being different, and by taking the weight and thickness of the sample warp-knitting fabrics as location attribute information about a sample node, and taking the softness, the smoothness or the rigidity of the sample warp-knitting fabric as a value of the sample node, establishing a BSP tree structure of the softness, the smoothness or the rigidity of the warp-knitting fabric; S2) acquiring the weight and thickness of a target warp-knitting fabric; and S3) by taking the weight and thickness of the target warp-knitting fabric as location attribute information about a target node, according to the BSP tree structure, calculating a value of the target node, i.e. obtaining the softness, the smoothness or the rigidity of the target warp-knitting fabric. The above-mentioned method provides a more precise, more reliable, more durable and simpler production method for warp-knitting fabric manufacturers.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Li, Yi
Lin, Yinglei
Sun, Shu
Han, Xiao
Zhou, Jinyun
Cao, Xuyong
Guo, Yueping
Jiao, Jiao
Lv, Ru
Ye, Qing
Abstract
A leg-protecting apparatus having a dynamic biological function comprises a biomechanically protective strap (A) arranged on the basis of structural locations and paths of a tendon and a ligament of a knee and muscle as well as a biomechanical feature of a human body relating to an exercise process. The biomechanical protective strap (A) comprises: a cruciate ligament protective strap (A-1), a patellar tendon protective strap (A-2), a thigh muscle group protective strap (A-3), and a calf muscle group protective strap (A-4). Elastic moduli of the cruciate ligament protective strap (A-1) and the patellar tendon protective strap (A-2) undergo a multi-stage change according to a fabric tensile ratio obtained when the knee bends, and the multi-stage change comprises: an initial low tensile modulus stage involving a gradual transition as a knee angle decreases, a tensile sudden-change stage and a high tensile modulus stage.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Li, Yi
Sun, Shu
Jiao, Jiao
Zhou, Jinyun
Cao, Xuyong
Guo, Yueping
Lin, Yinglei
Lv, Ru
Ye, Qing
Han, Xiao
Abstract
A dynamic elastic one-way water-guiding sportswear is formed of a base fabric. The base fabric is made of a porous material dynamically adsorbing and transferring liquid water, and the dynamic transferring and guiding capability for liquid water of the base fabric depends on the stretching ratio on the covered skin. The sportswear comprises elastic stretchable bands (1_1, 1_2) and a pressure securing area (2), wherein the elastic stretchable bands (1_1, 1_2) and the pressure securing area (2) have different mechanical transmission properties. The elastic stretchable bands (1_1, 1_2) are configured to provide protection with elasticity for twisting and stretching driven by the shoulders and legs, and the pressure securing area (2) is configured to secure and protect soft tissues of the back and abdomen by providing a pressure. The sportswear provides corresponding protection with elasticity and comfort pertaining heat and moisture during expansion and contraction from dynamic motion of a human body, thus achieving an integration of kinesthetic sense improvement, motion stability maintenance, and safety.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Lam, Chi Chung
Wu, Hao
Abstract
The present invention relates to a biodegradable synthetic fiber composition and manufacturing method and manufactured biodegradable synthetic fiber product thereof. The biodegradable synthetic fiber composition comprises a polymer and two or more transition metal salts dispersed in the polymer. At least one of the two or more transition metal salts is a polyvalent metal salt. The present invention can degrade polymers such as a polyester, a polyamide, and a polystyrene. More than two transition metal additives can be selected to generate a synergy, thus directly increasing utilization rates of ultraviolet light and visible light. The present invention applies oxidation-bio-degradation to a synthetic fiber for the first time, and a current device can be utilized in direct commercial production of the biodegradable synthetic fiber. Formula and method of the present invention particularly can be applied in a weaving technique of a non-woven fabric, and further reduces environmental pollution due to waste materials.
C08L 67/02 - Polyesters derived from dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds
C08L 77/00 - Compositions of polyamides obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic amide link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
C08L 77/06 - Polyamides derived from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Lo, Kwan Yu
Lai, Kai Kwong
Koon, Ping Yin
Abstract
A quick response management system and method for clothing manufacture, the quick response management system comprising: a product defect recording module (10), for obtaining an externally input product defect found at a production line or by a supplier, and digitally recording the product defect; a quality analysis server module (20), for generating a product quality report according to product defect data recorded by the product defect recording module. The invention employs a high-efficiency, low-cost clothing manufacture quality management platform capable of classifying and digitizing product defect information so as to monitor in real time product defects in a clothing manufacture process, and raise a corresponding alarm, such that a middle or senior manager can employ a corrective action at any time according to the quality report, and a customer can also actively receive a quality alarm at an early phase of manufacture, thus greatly reducing or avoiding generation of a serious defect in the clothing manufacture process, improving production efficiency and improving product quality.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Tao, Xiaoming
Zhu, Bo
Wang, Fei
Li, Mingjian
Shu, Lin
Li, Ying
Abstract
A flexible pressure sensor and manufacturing method thereof, and flexible pressure sensing array, the flexible pressure sensor comprising: an elastic main body (Q), configured to undergo deformation according to external pressure; and a fabric strain sensor (P) attached to an outer surface of the elastic main body (Q). The fabric strain sensor (P) comprises: a conductive coating (P1), coated on a substrate layer, closely attached to the elastic main body (Q), and configured to sense the deformation and correspondingly generate a resistance change according to the deformation; a fabric substrate layer (P3), configured to support the conductive coating (P1); a flexible wire (P5), connected to the conductive coating (P1), and configured to output the resistance change; and a protective layer, coated on a surface of the conductive coating (P1), configured to ensure uniform deformation of the conductive coating and reduce sensing differences between different portions of the conductive coating.
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
G01L 5/04 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Tao, Xiaoming
Zheng, Wei
Zhang, Zhifeng
Lau, Hoiching
Lee, Laiwa
Abstract
A therapeutic textile wrapper (100) configured to project therapeutic light to a person is provided. The wrapper (100) has a back layer (110) on which there are one or more luminescent fabric layers (120a;120b) configured to irradiate the therapeutic light. An individual luminescent fabric layer (120a;120b) further overlies a reflective layer (130a; 130b) positioned on the back layer (110). Preferably, the wrapper (100) includes a cover fabric layer (140) on the one or more luminescent fabric layers (120a;120b). The individual luminescent fabric layer (120a;120b) comprises one or more yarns and one or more optical fibers (OFs) woven together to form a main body of the individual luminescent fabric layer (120a;120b). The portion of the individual OF residing inside the main body has a lateral surface for allowing light rays traveling inside the individual OF to at least partially leak out therefrom through the lateral surface. The individual OF is configured to be optically connectable to a light source for receiving the therapeutic light.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Jiang, Shou-Xiang Kinor
Miao, Dagang
Jiang, Hong
Guo, Ronghui
Abstract
A magnetron sputtering winding coating machine capable of generating a pattern; a vacuum chamber (1) of the coating machine comprises: a target material cover (15) disposed below a coating roller (7), and a template (17) located between the coating roller (7) and the target material cover (15); the template (17) is integrally provided with a plurality of hollow textures, patterns or figures thereon; and the template (17) is pressed by the coating roller (7), and is tightly pressed on an inner wall of the target material cover (15). The coating machine enables cloth (9) and the template (17) to synchronously rotate, and realizes a coating operation of different figures or patterns by changing different templates (17).
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Kan, Chi Wai
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for pretreatment of cotton fabric. The pretreatment method comprises the following steps: S1, tiling the cotton fabric to the transmission system; S2, continuously delivering the tiled cotton fabric and carrying out drying process; S3, treating with plasma at atmospheric pressure, wherein the distance between the cotton fabric and the plasma electrode is in the range of 1mm to 10mm, and discharging the waste gas produced in the process; S4, collecting the treated cotton fabric. The implementation of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: no restrictions of vacuum system configuration, capability of continuous treatment of cotton fabric, moderate surface treatment to fiber by the plasma active substances, and greatly reduced equipment cost and maintenance cost.
D06M 10/00 - Physical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. ultrasonic, corona discharge, irradiation, electric currents or magnetic fieldsPhysical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (Hong Kong)
Inventor
Zheng, Zijian
Li, Yi
Xin, Haozhong
Chan, Allan
Hu, Hong
Zhou, Xuechang
Liu, Zhilu
Abstract
The present invention provides a type of fabric with a surface cooling function and a preparation method therefor. The preparation method comprises the following steps: S1. using a surface cooling material to generate a polymer-modified surface cooling material by in-situ polymerization; S2. dispersing the polymer-modified surface cooling material in a finishing solvent to obtain a functionalized fabric finishing solution; and S3. absorbing the functionalized fabric finishing solution into the fabric and then finishing the fabric with the polymer-modified surface cooling material by thermal treatment, so as to obtain the fabric with the surface cooling function. The fabric with the surface cooling function in the present invention feels good and is breathable. The solution of the preparation method for the fabric with the surface cooling function in the present invention is simple and feasible and applicable to large-scale production.
D06M 15/356 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds of other unsaturated compounds containing nitrogen, sulfur, silicon or phosphorus atoms
D06M 11/44 - Oxides or hydroxides of elements of Groups 2 or 12 of the Periodic TableZincatesCadmates
D06M 11/45 - Oxides or hydroxides of elements of Groups 3 or 13 of the Periodic TableAluminates
D06M 11/46 - Oxides or hydroxides of elements of Groups 4 or 14 of the Periodic TableTitanatesZirconatesStannatesPlumbates
C08F 222/08 - Maleic anhydride with vinyl aromatic monomers
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Li, Yi
Hu, Junyan
Lin, Xiaofen
Han, Yanxia
Guo, Yueping
Zhou, Jinyun
Cao, Xuyong
Lv, Ru
Ye, Qing
Abstract
A functional clothing for alleviating metabolic syndromes and manufacturing method thereof. The raw material of the functional clothing comprises primary functional layer fabric (C), and can further comprise secondary functional layer fabric (B). The inside surface of the primary functional layer fabric (C) is obtained through processing under a preset first process condition with a preset first coagent; the inside surface of the secondary functional layer fabric (B) is obtained through processing under a preset second process condition with a preset second coagent. The first coagent gives the inside surface of the primary functional layer fabric (C) hydrophilicity, warmth and breathability functions; the second coagent enables the inside surface of the secondary functional layer fabric (B) to have L-carnitine adhere. The functional clothing can directly contact skin, and the outside surface thereof has good hydrophobicity. By control of the functions of good hydrophilicity, warmth and excellent breathability of the inside surface thereof, and by utilizing the temperature and humidity environment of the skin surface to establish a drug transdermal release system to facilitate transdermal absorption of the micromolecular hydrophilic drug L-carnitine, the functional clothing worn by a user for a long time can alleviate secretion of insulin and obesity related factors, further alleviating metabolic syndromes. The method of manufacturing the functional clothing is easy of operation and has a low cost.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Li, Yi
Hu, Junyan
Lin, Xiaofen
Lin, Yinglei
Guo, Yueping
Zhou, Jinyun
Cao, Xuyong
Sun, Shu
Lv, Ru
Han, Yanxia
Ye, Qing
Abstract
A sports bra comprises two cups (2), shoulder straps (1), a bottom (3), a heart-shaped portion (4), a cloth joint (5), sides (6), and an auxiliary portion (7). The cups (2), the shoulder straps (1), the bottom (3), the heart-shaped portion (4), the cloth joint (5), the sides (6) and the auxiliary portion (7) are separately made of seven types of cloth with functions of dynamically absorbing or transferring sweat, composite indexes of dynamically transferring liquid water are greater than or equal to 3, and the seven types of cloth have different Young's moduli in different deformation quantities. Compared with a traditional bra that reduces displacement quantities of breasts in sports by means of a pressure or a modulus, the sports bra can automatically regulate the Young's modulus of a bra material according to breast displacement caused by different exercise intensities on the premise of keeping comfort or reducing sports injury as far as possible, can prevent or reduce damage to breasts due to high-intensity exercises, can improve the heat dissipation efficiency on the surface of skin of the breasts by effectively improving the transfer and evaporation efficiency of sweat in the bra, and delay the increase rate of the core temperature of a human body.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Hu, Jinlian
Lv, Jing
Han, Jianping
Zhu, Yong
Abstract
The present invention relates to a shape memory fiber, a method for manufacture thereof, and a textile made therefrom. The shape memory fiber is prepared from shape memory polyurethane that is prepared from a diisocyanate forming hard segments, a chain extender, and a long-chain polyol forming soft segments. The preparation process of the shape memory fiber is: preparing the shape memory polyurethane made of hard segments and soft segments; melt spinning the shape memory polyurethane by melting and extruding the polyurethane through a fiber spinneret to form filature, then cooling and solidifying the filature to obtain the shape memory fiber. The shape memory fiber of the invention has lower resilience than spandex under the same linear density, lower shape fixity than traditional shape memory materials, and increasing shape fixity with increasing elongation. The textiles made with it have good comfort characteristic, and can adapt to different shapes of body with single size.
D01F 6/70 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyurethanes
C08G 18/73 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates acyclic
C08G 18/76 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates cyclic aromatic
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Shen, Huiliang
Wang, Wei
Zheng, Zhihuan
Xin, John H
Shao, Sijie
Abstract
A rapid focusing method and device for multi-spectral imaging, the method comprising: selecting one of a plurality of imaging channels as a reference channel, adjusting the rotation positions of a stepping motor (1), calculating the corresponding sharpness of focusing of all rotation positions of the stepping motor (1) to obtain a first distribution curve showing the sharpness of focusing of the reference channel varying with the rotation positions of the stepping motor (1); selecting at least three rotation positions of the stepping motor (1) for each of the other channels, matching the sharpness of focusing of the selected positions with the first distribution curve to obtain an offset between the first distribution curve and a second distribution curve showing the sharpness of focusing of the channel requiring focusing varying with the rotation positions of the stepping motor (1), and according to the offset, calculating a sharp-focusing position of the channel requiring focusing; and using the obtained sharp-focusing position as a center to conduct fine focusing by utilizing the minimum interval of rotation of the stepping motor (1), so as to obtain a precise sharp-focusing position, thus realizing rapid focusing during multi-spectral imaging to obtain a clear multi-spectral image.
G01N 21/27 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using photo-electric detection
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Mo, Songying
Zheng, Qiming
Ho, Wui Yin
Abstract
A plasma processing apparatus, comprising at least one sealed chamber (2), a vacuum device and working gas feed device in communication with the sealed chamber (2), and a plasma processing device and a garment support mechanism (5) arranged inside the sealed chamber (2); the plasma processing device comprises at least two parallel spaced electrode plates (41), and the garment support mechanism (5) comprises a support frame (51) provided between every two adjacent electrode plates (41) and used for supporting at least one garment (1) and fully opening the garment (1). The present plasma processing apparatus simultaneously plasma processes a plurality of garments (1) on a plurality of support frames (51); according to requirements, the necessary working gas is fed and imparts the garments (1) with different properties; the apparatus allows processing to be done in bulk, improves plasma garment processing speed, and is suitable for use in industrial processing.
D06M 10/00 - Physical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. ultrasonic, corona discharge, irradiation, electric currents or magnetic fieldsPhysical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements
92.
METHOD FOR PREPARING INTELLIGENT STRESS RESPONSE TYPE SILICON-BORON POLYMER MICRO-GEL
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Xin, John
Xu, Kun
Hu, Hong
Abstract
Disclosed is a method for preparing intelligent stress response type silicon-boron polymer micro-gel, comprising the following steps of: performing agitation reaction on pre-polyreaction liquid under 70-130°C for 1-6 hours; adding a di-functional chain extender to continue the agitation reaction for 2-6 hours with a reaction temperature being 30-90°C; and finally adding a functional modifying agent to perform the agitation reaction under 30-120°C for 4-8 hours, so as to obtain the intelligent stress response type silicon-boron polymer micro-gel. The pre-polyreaction liquid comprises: low molecular weight polyorganosiloxane occupying 75.0-96.5% of the mass of the pre-polyreaction liquid by weight; and a boron containing compound occupying 3.50-25.0% of the mass of the pre-polyreaction liquid by weight. The method for preparing intelligent stress response type silicon-boron polymer micro-gel of the present invention has a low reaction temperature and a simple operation, does not need a catalyser to be introduced, and facilitates large-scale production.
C08G 79/08 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing atoms other than silicon, sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon a linkage containing boron
C08L 83/10 - Block- or graft-copolymers containing polysiloxane sequences
93.
THREE-DIMENSIONAL KNITTED SPACER FABRIC WITH NEGATIVE POISSON'S RATIO AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Hu, Hong
Abstract
The present invention relates to the field of textile, and provides a three-dimensional knitted spacer fabric with a negative Poisson's ratio and a manufacturing method therefor. The three-dimensional knitted spacer fabric with a negative Poisson's ratio comprises a first outer fabric layer, a second outer fabric layer, and a spacer yarn layer connecting the first outer fabric layer and the second outer fabric layer. The first outer fabric layer and the second outer fabric layer are surface structures having a negative Poisson's ratio effect. The manufacturing method comprises: providing a three-dimensional knitted mesh spacer fabric as a base fabric, and compressing or stretching the base fabric in a planar direction, so that the base fabric is formed with surface structures having a negative Poisson's ratio effect; and maintaining the negative Poisson's ratio effect in the surface structures of the base fabric by thermosetting, so as to obtain a three-dimensional knitted spacer fabric with a negative Poisson's ratio. The manufacturing method of the present invention is low in cost and easy to operate. The three-dimensional knitted spacer fabric with a negative Poisson's ratio of the present invention has a significant negative Poisson's ratio effect and good rebound elasticity, and thus has a high practicability.
B32B 5/08 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments the fibres or filaments of a layer being specially arranged or being of different substances
D04B 21/14 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes
94.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING FORMALDEHYDE CONTENT IN FABRICS
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Hu, Jinlian
Zhang, Hualin
Shen, Chenyan
Yang, Liren
Zhu, Yong
Abstract
A method and a system for measuring formaldehyde content in fabrics; the method comprising the steps of: S1, an airtight container receives formaldehyde diffused from the surface of a fabric, and a formaldehyde response module absorbs and consumes formaldehyde in the airtight container; S2, the formaldehyde response module converts the formaldehyde concentration information in the airtight container to an electrical signal; and, S3, converting the electrical signal to the content of formaldehyde in the fabric based on the electrical signal and a conversion database. The method and system for measuring formaldehyde content in fabrics do not use optical means, has short measuring time, the measuring method is simple, and no consumables or reagents are required for performing the measurement.
G01N 27/26 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating electrochemical variablesInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by using electrolysis or electrophoresis
95.
MULTISPECTRAL IMAGING COLOR MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING IMAGING SIGNALS THEREOF
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Xin, Haozhong
Shao, Sijie
Shen, Huiliang
Abstract
A multispectral imaging color measurement system, comprising a dark room (6), a sample platform and an imaging system (1) for photographing objects to be measured; also comprising a controllable illumination system, a filter wheel system, an imaging signal processing system and an electronic control system. The controllable illumination system provides a high spatially-homogeneous illuminated environment for the imaging system (1). The filter wheel system filters the reflected light emitted by the controllable illumination system and reflected by the sample to be measured, and provides a light band with a proper wave length for the imaging system (1) to image. The imaging signal processing system calibrates and performs reflective reconstruction for the image taken by the imaging system (1). The electronic control system controls the operation of each part of the multispectral imaging color measurement system. A method for processing imaging signals of the multispectral imaging color measurement is also proposed. The multispectral imaging color measurement system and the method for processing imaging signals thereof can overcome the defect of inaccuracy of traditional chroma imaging systems and spectrophotometer systems, and provide users in the textile industry with the basic functions of highly accurate color measurement and evaluation.
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Tao, Xiaoming
Zhu, Bo
Hua, Tao
Wang, Yangyong
Shu, Lin
Sun, Shaomin
Abstract
A film type wind pressure sensor is provided. The wind pressure sensor includes a top cover (1), a cavity (2) and a chassis (3). The film type wind pressure sensor also includes a circular air-tight film (4), the air-tight film (4) being arranged between the top cover (1) and the cavity (2), and electrically conductive fabric strain sensors (41) being arranged on the air-tight film (4) and connected with an external resistance measurement circuit. Three electrically conductive fabric strain sensors (41) are arranged in the center area of the air-tight film, and affixed to the inner surface of the air-tight film at included angles of 120 degrees. A wireless sensor network is provided. The sensitive element used for the film type wind pressure sensor and corresponding wireless sensor network is made of flexible material, which is suitable for high sensitivity fluid pressure monitoring in changing, open environments and in any direction.
G01L 1/20 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress
G01B 7/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by resistance strain gauge
D06N 3/00 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof
97.
PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING FABRIC PRESSURE SENSOR AND TOOL FOR MANUFACTURING FABRIC PRESSURE SENSOR
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Tao, Xiaoming
Hua, Tao
Wang, Yangyong
Li, Qiao
Chow, Yee Kwan
Abstract
A process for manufacturing a fabric pressure sensor comprises the steps of cutting a sensing fabric to a pre-determined size, connecting a flexible electric wire with a wire of the sensing fabric by sewing; fixing the sensing fabric by means of a clamping positioner at a pre-determined tension; bonding a lower conversion layer with the sensing fabric by means of a lower conversion layer positioning box; bonding a regulating column with the sensing fabric by means of an upper conversion layer positioning box, and bonding the upper conversion layer with the regulating column by means of the upper conversion layer positioning box. A tool for manufacturing a fabric pressure sensor comprises an electrical performance measuring instrument for measuring electrical performances, a wire connecting tool for connecting a sensing fabric with a wire, and a sensor structural component assembling tool for assembling the fabric pressure sensor. By using the process for manufacturing a fabric pressure sensor and tool for manufacturing a fabric pressure sensor, not only can the easy and convenient manufacture of the fabric pressure sensor be achieved, but also the quality of manufacture can be monitored, and the manufacturing precision and product yield of the flexible fabric pressure sensor can be increased.
G01L 1/20 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress
G01L 1/18 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezo-resistive materials, i.e. materials of which the ohmic resistance varies according to changes in magnitude or direction of force applied to the material
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
98.
FLEXIBLE PRESSURE SENSOR AND FLEXIBLE PRESSURE SENSING ARRAY
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Tao, Xiaoming
Wang, Yangyong
Hua, Tao
Zhu, Bo
Li, Qiao
Abstract
A flexible pressure sensor comprises a conducting layer (1), a first conversion layer (2), two leading wires (3) and a supporting layer. The first conversion layer (2) is located above the conducting layer (1). The supporting layer is located below the conducting layer (1). One end of each of the two leading wires (3) is respectively connected to the two ends of the conducting layer (1). The first conversion layer (2) is used for passing the intensity of pressure on the surface thereof to the conducting layer (1). The conducting layer (1) is used for converting the intensity of pressure on the surface of the first conversion layer (2) into the change of the resistance of the conducting layer (1). The two leading wires (3) are used for reading the resistance data of the conducting layer (1). The supporting layer is used for supporting the conducting layer (1). A flexible pressure sensing array is also provided.
G01L 1/18 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezo-resistive materials, i.e. materials of which the ohmic resistance varies according to changes in magnitude or direction of force applied to the material
G01B 7/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by resistance strain gauge
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITED (China)
Inventor
Ng, Roger, Keng Po
Lee, Brain, Yu-Hin
Mak, Carman, Ka Man
Cheung, Kaichu
Yuen, Eva, Man Wah
Abstract
A desk frame for equipment comprises a base (A), a fixed frame (A1) disposed on said base (A), a first movable bracket (B) and a second movable bracket (C). The first movable bracket (B) and the second movable bracket (C) are such connected with said fixed frame (A1) by connectors (B1,C3,C4) that the first movable bracket (B) and the second movable bracket (C) are unfolded or folded on demand. When the first movable bracket (B) and the second movable bracket (C) are unfolded, the total height of the desk frame for equipment is 1.8 to 2 times that of a folded state. After the first movable bracket (B) and the second movable bracket (C) stand up, they incline towards the center of the fixed frame (A1) and support each other. The desk frame for equipment can return to a folded state from an unfolded state, therefore it is space-saving and convenient for transportation.
A47B 21/00 - Tables or desks specially adapted for use at individual computer workstations, e.g. for word processing or other manual data entryTables or desks specially adapted for typingAuxiliary devices for attachment to such tables or desks
A47B 37/00 - Tables adapted for other particular purposes
THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL (China)
Inventor
Guo, Ying
Tao, Xiaoming
Xu, Bingang
Hua, Tao
Abstract
The present invention discloses the apparatus and method to prepare yarn samples for yarn cross section and packing density measurements by microscope under different yarn axial tensions. A method of preparing a yarn sample may include sealing one end of a tube having a yarn threaded therethrough, fixing the sealed end of the yarn with a first attachment member, applying a tension to the yarn, fixing the other end of the yarn with a second attachment member when maintaining the applied tension of the yarn, and filling the tube with a resin.