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WO2018143789A1 - Signal transmission apparatus and method for smart fabrics - Google Patents

Signal transmission apparatus and method for smart fabrics Download PDF

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WO2018143789A1
WO2018143789A1 PCT/MX2018/000007 MX2018000007W WO2018143789A1 WO 2018143789 A1 WO2018143789 A1 WO 2018143789A1 MX 2018000007 W MX2018000007 W MX 2018000007W WO 2018143789 A1 WO2018143789 A1 WO 2018143789A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D1/00—Garments
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
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    • D03D—WOVEN FABRICS; METHODS OF WEAVING; LOOMS
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  • the present invention concerns an apparatus for transmitting electronic signals from a device to various parts of an intelligent textile. Additionally, the present invention concerns the corresponding method for forming said apparatus for the transmission of signals in the intelligent textile. Both the device and the associated method can be used to develop various types of smart textiles that can be used in the areas of security, education, automotive, health and services, among others.
  • the object of this invention is to provide an apparatus, as well as the corresponding method of implementation, to facilitate the transmission of electronic signals from a device to various parts of an intelligent textile.
  • the device consists of four main components: 1. Device with electronic card implementing the adjustments required to be used in smart textiles; 2. Mechanical connectors compatible with both the device and the smart textile; 3. Socket to ensure the independent transmission of signals from the device to the smart textile; and 4. Exclusive textile interface to transmit the individual signals to different sections in the smart textile.
  • the method for shaping the signal transmission apparatus includes four stages of implementation: 1. Preparation of the electronic card of the device to allow its use in smart textiles; 2. Insertion and fixation of the mechanical connectors to the device using techniques established in the state of the art of electronic technology; 3. Mechanical pressing using hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical or electrical forces using a mechanism, described in the present invention, for the serial incorporation of the textile connectors to the used textile socket and interface in smart textile; and 4. Union of the textile interface and socket to the intelligent textile using manufacturing techniques (such as sewing, embroidery, weaving, etc.) following a specific pattern, determined by the configuration of the socket described in the present invention.
  • the final objective of providing the apparatus and method described here is to convert conventional textiles into intelligent textiles, allowing the generation, sensing and processing of signals in real time. BACKGROUND.
  • a knitted, woven or braided textile tape may include fibers and transmission elements that run said belt incorporating the fibers to transmit data and / or power along the length of the tape.
  • Textile interconnection systems have been disclosed, such as the arrangement presented in US 20060128169 A1 by G. Marmaropoulos et al.
  • This proposal implements an interconnection that is lightweight, made of a flexible textile and that works with a variety of different textiles, as well as with a variety of electronic devices and systems without undesirably compromising the innate properties of textiles.
  • the interconnection system consists of a flexible textile structure, in addition to connectors female electronics mechanically and / or electrically connected to one or more male electronic connectors.
  • connection described in said document consists of a switch for use in garments, said switch comprising an arrangement of at least two electrically conductive contact parts, arranged in proximity to each other, each contact portion being arranged in the form of a textile fastener component mounted on a part of the fabric and having elastic separation means acting to tilt the contact portions, moving away from each other such that the contact portions normally reside in a spaced relationship.
  • a comparable method for placing certain connectors on textile articles has been disclosed in US 4596349 A of E. Herten. This proposal consists of a machine to selectively apply male and female annular components with central openings to the penetrable carriers by means of connectors of the type having a rivet head and a deformable shaft.
  • none of the existing proposals shows: a first component to generate the signals, in this case an electronic card of a device, with the appropriate adjustments to be used in smart textiles; a second mechanical component to transmit the device's signals to the smart textile; a third component to allow transmission independent of signals in smart textile; and a fourth exclusively textile component to transmit the individual signals to different sections in the smart textile.
  • a first component to generate the signals in this case an electronic card of a device, with the appropriate adjustments to be used in smart textiles
  • a second mechanical component to transmit the device's signals to the smart textile
  • a third component to allow transmission independent of signals in smart textile
  • a fourth exclusively textile component to transmit the individual signals to different sections in the smart textile.
  • the present invention describes an apparatus, as well as the corresponding method of implementation, to facilitate the transmission of electronic signals from a device to various parts of an intelligent textile.
  • This device consists of four main components: 1. Device with electronic card; 2. Mechanical connectors; 3. Socket to ensure independent signal transmission; and 4. Textile interface to transmit the individual signals to different sections in the smart textile.
  • the electronic card has the necessary adaptations to be used as a command control, or as a haptic module, or as a temperature module, or as a processing module, etc., in an intelligent textile. Be five different configurations of the electronic card are disclosed to facilitate the implementation of complex circuits, as well as to facilitate the assembly of said circuits with surface mounting technology installation machinery. Other plausible configurations will be apparent to those skilled in the state of the art.
  • the connectors described in the present invention facilitate the mechanical interconnection of the electronic card of the device with the smart textile. Seven representative designs of these connectors are shown, which differ in their scope of implementation. Certain designs are optimal to be manually implemented by operators. Meanwhile, other connectors are optimal to be incorporated automatically; by, for example, surface mounting technology installation machinery. It should be mentioned that the disclosed mechanical connectors are compatible with textile female connectors known in the state of the art.
  • the socket has the characteristic independent transmission of signals from the device to the smart textile.
  • Two different ways of incorporating the socket are described.
  • First a socket that has two individual components.
  • the lower part is used to place female textile connectors, known in the state of the art, which are compatible with the mechanical connectors disclosed in the present invention.
  • the upper part has a structure to ensure the independent transmission of signals.
  • Second a single component socket, which has embedded female textile connectors. Both socket designs include a specific pattern to facilitate their incorporation into smart textiles.
  • the interface of the disclosed apparatus is exclusively textile and aims to facilitate the transmission of individual signals to different sections in the intelligent textile.
  • This interface allows the device to be used anywhere in the smart textile product and can be configured to be part of a textile motherboard, or as a textile peripheral of a textile motherboard. It is worth mentioning that a main objective of the device here described is to allow the generation, sensing and processing of signals in real time.
  • This method consists of four stages: 1. Preparation of the electronic card of the device; 2. Insertion and fixing of mechanical connectors; 3. Mechanical pressing of the textile connectors to the socket and textile interface; and 4. Union of the textile interface and socket to the intelligent textile.
  • the first step in shaping the apparatus concerns the preparation of the electronic card of the device.
  • the card can have at least five different settings. The selection of the type of configuration depends on the type of assembly, manual or automated, to be used and the complexity of the electronic circuit required.
  • the preparation of the electronic card is closely related to the type of connection to be used and its method of assembly.
  • the second phase concerns the insertion and fixing of the connectors to the electronic card of the device.
  • the seven mechanical connector designs that are disclosed can be manually implemented by operators. In addition, a majority of these can also be incorporated automatically.
  • the implementation of the connectors requires a combination of vertical, horizontal and rotational movements; Depending on the type of connect to use.
  • the optimal combination of electronic card and connectors will be a function of the preferred method (manual, automatic or semi-automatic) to form the device.
  • the third step of the implementation method concerns the serial incorporation of the female textile connectors to the textile socket and interface described in the present invention.
  • the preferred implementation methodology is the mechanical pressing of the female textile connectors to the textile interface and socket.
  • the force Press activation can be mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric or any other known in the state of the art.
  • a mechanism for this purpose is disclosed in the present invention.
  • the configuration of the mechanism has two parts and is established depending on the design of the electronic card and the socket.
  • the first part of the mechanism is made up of a specific arrangement of grooves where the textile connectors are placed. It also has the appropriate way to house the socket.
  • the second part of the mechanism consists of a specific arrangement of annular grooves to place the fasteners of: textile connectors, socket and textile interface. It should be mentioned that both parts of the mechanism can be made in one piece or with connecting elements to facilitate its manufacture.
  • the fourth and final phase of the implementation method concerns the union of the textile and socket interface to the smart textile.
  • the socket configuration has a specific pattern that facilitates the use of manufacturing techniques (such as sewing, embroidery, weaving, etc.) to incorporate the assembly of the textile interface and socket into the smart textile.
  • Figure 1- Shows a configuration of the device for signal transmission highlighting the four main components: electronic device card, mechanical connectors, socket and textile interface;
  • Figure 2. Illustrates different configurations of the electronic card of the device showing the adaptations required to be used in smart textiles
  • Figure 3. Displays various configurations of the mechanical connectors that facilitate the interconnection of the electronic card of the device with the socket in the smart textile;
  • Figure 4. Shows socket configurations for the independent transmission of signals from the electronic device;
  • Figure 5. Exhibits an exclusively textile interface configuration that can be configured to be part of a textile motherboard, or as a textile peripheral of a textile motherboard, to transmit the individual serials to different sections in the smart textile;
  • Figure 6. Illustrates the method to form the apparatus to transmit electronic signals highlighting the four phases involved: preparation of the card, insertion and fixing of connectors, mechanical pressing of textile connectors in socket and textile interface and union of the textile interface and socket to smart textile;
  • Figure 7. Displays the preparation of the electronic card of the device, as well as the insertion and fixing of the connectors for use in an intelligent textile;
  • Figure 8. Shows the mechanical pressing process for the serial incorporation of textile connectors to the textile interface and socket that serve to independently transmit the signals;
  • Figure 9. Illustrates a configuration of the mechanism for the serial incorporation of textile connectors to be used in smart textiles
  • Figure 10.- Exhibits the procedure to make the union of the textile interface and socket assembly to the smart textile using clothing techniques established in the art.
  • the present invention consists of an apparatus for the transmission of electronic signals in garments or textiles of a device to different parts of an intelligent textile.
  • a main objective of the apparatus described here is to allow the generation, sensing and processing of signals in real time.
  • the apparatus shown in Figure 1, comprises a first element (100), a second element (200), a third element (300) and a fourth element (400).
  • the first element (100) forms the basis of the electronic device of the apparatus and is constituted by a card that has the appropriate adjustments to be able to transmit the electronic signals to the intelligent textile.
  • the device Electronic can display different configurations, depending on the intended end use for smart textile.
  • Some illustrative examples of devices include: command control, or haptic module, or temperature module, or data processing module, or communications module, or power module, or power module, or vibration module, or thermal module , or user interface module, or optoelectronic module, or module for audible applications, or health related modules (heart rate measurement, pulse, respiratory rate, abrupt movements, muscle activation, etc.), or module for measuring acceleration , or module to measure atmospheric pressure, as well as other configurations known to those versed in the state of the art.
  • the mechanical connectors constitute the second element (200) of the apparatus.
  • the mechanical connectors are compatible with both the electronic card of the device and with female textile connectors used in the smart textile. The number of connectors depends on the design of the smart textile product and the device associated with it.
  • the third element (300) constitutes the socket of the apparatus.
  • the socket facilitates the incorporation of the device, with the appropriate connectors, to the smart textile and ensures the independent transmission of signals.
  • the textile interface constitutes the fourth element (400) of the apparatus.
  • the textile interface can be configured to be part of a textile motherboard, or as a textile peripheral of a textile motherboard.
  • the main objective of the textile interface is to facilitate the incorporation of the device to any type of textile product.
  • the design of both the socket and the textile interface is interrelated and depends on both the design of the smart textile product and the device associated with it.
  • FIG. 2 shows the electronic card (100) implementing different configurations (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 163). Each configuration has both slots (111, 121, 131, 141, 151, 61, 164) and holding areas (112, 122, 132, 142, 152, 162, 165), called pads in the state of the art, which can be selected depending on the required application.
  • the electronic card comprises at least one slot and a holding area to incorporate at least one mechanical connection. The number of grooves and clamping areas depends both on the design of the smart textile product, and on the device associated with it.
  • the grooves and clamping areas have specific shapes depending on the type of connection to use.
  • Certain configurations (111, 141, 161, 163) require mixed manufacturing processes, such as drilling and milling. While other configurations (121, 131, 151) employ simple manufacturing processes.
  • the card configurations are compatible with the processes established in the state of the art for placing and fixing surface mounting components, including the mechanical connectors described in the present invention.
  • Figure 3 shows different possible configurations (210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 252, 260) to form the mechanical connectors of the apparatus disclosed in the present invention.
  • the size (211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 254, 261) of the mechanical connectors depends on the shape of the connectors and the type of female textile connection that will be used in the smart textile.
  • Certain configurations (250) have at least one individual pin (251).
  • Other configurations of the mechanical connectors (240) may have elements (242) for embracing the electronic card.
  • Some configurations (252) can implement a ring (253) to specifically seat with the female connection.
  • Some configurations (260) may have variations in their thickness (261) to be incorporated by pressure into corresponding electronic cards.
  • certain configurations have elements (212, 222, 232, 242, 262) compatible with the clamping areas (ie pads) of electronic cards, which facilitates their implementation by automated methods; using, for example, surface mounting technology placement machinery. All mechanical connectors can be incorporated into the corresponding electronic cards using techniques established in the state of the art of electronic technology.
  • the configurations (300, 301) of the socket for the transmission of signals independently of the device to the smart textile are shown in Figure 4. The main difference between the two is that the first (300) is made up of two pieces, while the second (301) is made up of only one piece.
  • the first configuration consists of a lower section (310) and an upper section (330). In the lower section sits a part (500) of the female textile connectors.
  • the complementary part (600) of the female textile connectors below the socket is also shown.
  • the lower section of the socket has guides (320) to assemble with the upper section.
  • the upper section (330) has a perforation configuration (340) that matches the design of the electronic device. It also serves to isolate the signals from each connect.
  • the upper section also has the counterpart of the guides (350) used to facilitate the socket assembly. It is evident that the location of the guides could be reversed, without affecting the functioning of the socket.
  • the upper section of the socket has a channel-shaped pattern (360) to facilitate the attachment of the socket in the smart textile. It should be mentioned that in one of the possible configurations (301) of the socket, the female textile connectors are embedded in the material; this being any type of plastic, textile, metal or other appropriate material.
  • the textile interface is essential to connect the signal transmission device to the smart textile.
  • Figure 5 illustrates the conformation of said textile interface.
  • said textile interface can be configured to be part of a textile motherboard, or as a textile peripheral of a textile motherboard.
  • the base material (410) of the interface is exclusively textile.
  • the path (420) shown corresponds to the design of the electronic device and the socket, which makes it possible to incorporate said components.
  • Said layout allows the transmission of signals from the electronic device to different parts of the smart textile.
  • said layout allows the apparatus described in the present invention to be implemented to a textile final product using techniques established in the state of the art of the textile industry. Once you have the different components necessary to provide the device to transmit electronic signals to an intelligent textile, it is necessary to have a methodology for implementing it.
  • Figure 6 shows the method for shaping the apparatus, object of the present invention. This method involves four phases of implementation.
  • the first step in shaping the device concerns the preparation of the electronic card (100) of the device to allow its use in smart textiles.
  • the second phase includes the insertion and fixing of the connectors (200) to the device, using techniques established in the state of the art of the electronics industry.
  • the third step is mechanical pressing to incorporate the textile connectors (500, 600) into the socket (300) and textile interface (400).
  • the fourth phase concerns the union of the textile interface (400) and socket (300) to the intelligent textile using manufacturing techniques (such as sewing, embroidery, weaving, etc.) following a specific pattern, determined by the configuration of the described socket in the present invention.
  • manufacturing techniques such as sewing, embroidery, weaving, etc.
  • Figure 7 shows in greater detail both the first and second steps to form the apparatus, described in the present invention.
  • the first phase concerns the preparation of the electronic card of the device.
  • the card can have at least five different configurations (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 163).
  • the selection of the type of configuration depends on the type of assembly, manual or automated, to be used and the complexity of the electronic circuit required.
  • the preparation of the electronic card is shown with arrows in the figure.
  • the second step concerns the insertion and fixing of the mechanical connectors to the electronic card of the device.
  • the connector designs (210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260) illustrated in Figure 7 can be manually implemented by operators.
  • a majority of these can also be incorporated in an automated manner (210, 220, 230, 240, 260).
  • the implementation of the connectors requires a combination of vertical (210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260), horizontal (260) and rotational (210, 220, 240) movements; Depending on the type of connect to use.
  • the optimal combination of electronic card and mechanical connectors will be a function of the preferred method (manual, automatic or semi-automatic) to form the device.
  • the best way to carry out the insertion of connectors is to use surface mounting technology placement machinery, while for the fixation the use of thermal technology (such as reflux furnaces) used in the state of the art of the industry is preferred electronics.
  • the third phase of the implementation method is shown in Figure 8.
  • This phase concerns the serial incorporation of the female textile connectors (500, 600) to the socket (310) and textile interface (400).
  • the preferred implementation methodology is the mechanical pressing of the female textile connectors (500, 600) to the textile interface (400) and socket (310).
  • a mechanism (700, 800) for facilitating pressing is disclosed in the present invention.
  • a specific number of female textile connectors (500) are placed in the corresponding part (700) of the mechanism.
  • the lower section (310) of the socket is placed in the same part (700) of the mechanism.
  • the mechanism has a configuration to accommodate the guides in the lower section of the socket. Furthermore said configuration serves to align the assembly.
  • the complementary parts (600) of the female textile connectors are inserted into the corresponding part (800) of the mechanism.
  • the textile interface (400) is placed, aligning its layout to the arrangement of the mechanism.
  • the assembly is generated using the mechanism in a press.
  • the activation force of the press can be mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric or any other known in the state of the art.
  • the movement of the press is shown in Figure 8 with a pair of arrows representing the vertical movement in both addresses. It should be mentioned that the configuration of the mechanism, textile interface and socket can be made as complex as required.
  • the configuration of the mechanism disclosed in the present invention is shown in Figure 9.
  • the objective of the mechanism is to provide a way to generate the assembly of female textile connectors, socket and textile interface.
  • the configuration of the mechanism has two parts and is established depending on the design of the electronic card and the socket.
  • the first part of the mechanism (700) is formed by a specific arrangement of grooves (710) where the textile connectors are placed. Moreover, it is also made up of slots (720) arranged at the points necessary for the socket guides to seat. It also has the appropriate way to house the socket (730). It should be mentioned that this first part of the mechanism can be made in one piece or by means of joining elements (740) to facilitate its manufacture.
  • the second part of the mechanism (800) is formed by a specific arrangement of annular grooves (810) to place the fasteners of: textile connectors, socket and textile interface.
  • This second part of the mechanism has a first connecting element (820) that has a given configuration to embed with the second connecting element (830), which facilitates its manufacture. However, it can also be made in one piece.
  • FIG 10 shows the fourth and final phase of the implementation method, which concerns the union of the textile interface and socket to the smart textile.
  • the socket (300) is finished, placing its upper part using the guides. This generates the final socket assembly (300) and textile interface (400).
  • the socket configuration has a specific channel-shaped pattern (360) that facilitates the use of sewing techniques (such as sewing, embroidery, weaving, etc.) to facilitate joining.
  • sewing techniques such as sewing, embroidery, weaving, etc.
  • Figure 10 shows the process of joining with arrows that start from the central region of the socket (300).
  • the objective of this invention is to provide an apparatus for the transmission of electronic signals from a device to various parts of an intelligent textile.
  • the best way to carry out this invention is illustrated in Figure 1. There the four main components of the apparatus are shown.
  • the electronic card of the device has the necessary adaptations to be used in the smart textile. Such adjustments allow the use of surface mounting technology installation machinery, especially as regards the mechanical connectors of the apparatus.
  • the mechanical connectors are compatible with both the electronic device and the smart textile.
  • the preferred configuration of the mechanical connectors facilitates their incorporation by means of a vertical movement and a rotation; which can be implemented using surface mounting technology placement machinery.
  • the preferred socket is made up of two individual components. This is considered the best way to implement the socket since the socket assembly with the female textile connectors and the textile interface can be separated by processes. Specifically, the use of the mechanism to assemble the socket with mechanical activation forces is preferred, since it is established in the state of the art of the textile industry. Finally, the preferred configuration of the interface is such that all its components are textiles. This facilitates the incorporation of the socket assembly, female textile connectors and interface in any part of the smart textile, preferably using sewing or embroidery as implementation methods.

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The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for transmitting electronic signals from a device towards various portions of a smart fabric. The apparatus comprises four components: 1. Device with electronic card; 2. Mechanical connectors compatible with the device as well as with the smart fabric; 3. Socket for allowing independent signal transmission from the device to the smart fabric; and 4. Exclusively textile interface for transmitting the signals to various sections of the smart fabric. Accordingly, the method for building the apparatus includes four implementation phases: 1. Preparing the electronic card; 2. Inserting and securing the mechanical connectors; 3. Mechanical pressing of the female textile connectors on the socket and textile interface; and 4. Connecting the textile interface and socket to the smart fabric using tailoring techniques. The apparatus can be integrated into any fabric used for safety, education, health, services, etc.

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APARATO Y MÉTODO PARA TRANSMISIÓN DE SEÑALES PARA APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SIGNAL TRANSMISSION FOR
TEXTILES INTELIGENTESSMART TEXTILES
CAMPO TÉCNICO DE LA INVENCIÓN. TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION.
La presente invención concierne a un aparato para transmitir señales electrónicas desde un dispositivo hacia diversas partes de un textil inteligente. Adicionalmente, la presente invención concierne al método correspondiente para conformar dicho aparato para la transmisión de señales en el textil inteligente. Tanto el aparato como el método asociado se pueden utilizar para desarrollar diversos tipos de textiles inteligentes utilizables en las áreas de seguridad, educación, automotriz, salud y servicios, entre otras. The present invention concerns an apparatus for transmitting electronic signals from a device to various parts of an intelligent textile. Additionally, the present invention concerns the corresponding method for forming said apparatus for the transmission of signals in the intelligent textile. Both the device and the associated method can be used to develop various types of smart textiles that can be used in the areas of security, education, automotive, health and services, among others.
OBJETIVO DE LA INVENCIÓN. OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION
El objeto de esta invención es el de proveer un aparato, así como el método correspondiente de implementación, para facilitar la transmisión de señales electrónicas desde un dispositivo hacia diversas partes de un textil inteligente.  The object of this invention is to provide an apparatus, as well as the corresponding method of implementation, to facilitate the transmission of electronic signals from a device to various parts of an intelligent textile.
El aparato consta de cuatro componentes principales: 1. Dispositivo con tarjeta electrónica implementando las adecuaciones requeridas para ser utilizado en el textil inteligente; 2. Conectares mecánicos compatibles tanto con el dispositivo como con el textil inteligente; 3. Socket para asegurar la transmisión independiente de señales provenientes del dispositivo al textil inteligente; y 4. Interfaz exclusivamente textil para transmitir las señales individuales a diferentes secciones en el textil inteligente. The device consists of four main components: 1. Device with electronic card implementing the adjustments required to be used in smart textiles; 2. Mechanical connectors compatible with both the device and the smart textile; 3. Socket to ensure the independent transmission of signals from the device to the smart textile; and 4. Exclusive textile interface to transmit the individual signals to different sections in the smart textile.
Correspondientemente, el método para conformar el aparato de transmisión de señales incluye cuatro fases de implementación: 1. Preparación de la tarjeta electrónica del dispositivo para permitir su utilización en textiles inteligentes; 2. Inserción y fijado de los conectares mecánicos al dispositivo empleando técnicas establecidas en el estado del arte de la tecnología electrónica; 3. Prensado mecánico empleando fuerzas hidráulicas, neumáticas, mecánicas o eléctricas utilizando un mecanismo, descrito en la presente invención, para la incorporación en serie de los conectares textiles al socket e interfaz textil usados en el textil inteligente; y 4. Unión de la interfaz textil y socket al textil inteligente usando técnicas de confección (tales como cosido, bordado, tejido, etc) siguiendo un patrón específico, determinado por la configuración del socket descrito en la presente invención. Correspondingly, the method for shaping the signal transmission apparatus includes four stages of implementation: 1. Preparation of the electronic card of the device to allow its use in smart textiles; 2. Insertion and fixation of the mechanical connectors to the device using techniques established in the state of the art of electronic technology; 3. Mechanical pressing using hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical or electrical forces using a mechanism, described in the present invention, for the serial incorporation of the textile connectors to the used textile socket and interface in smart textile; and 4. Union of the textile interface and socket to the intelligent textile using manufacturing techniques (such as sewing, embroidery, weaving, etc.) following a specific pattern, determined by the configuration of the socket described in the present invention.
El objetivo final de proveer el aparato y método aquí descritos es convertir a los textiles convencionales en textiles inteligentes, permitiendo la generación, el sensado y el procesamiento de señales en tiempo real. ANTECEDENTES. The final objective of providing the apparatus and method described here is to convert conventional textiles into intelligent textiles, allowing the generation, sensing and processing of signals in real time. BACKGROUND.
En el estado del arte, se cuenta con métodos de transmisión de señales eléctricas en productos textiles, tal como el sistema divulgado en el documento US 6210771 B1 de R. Post et al. Dicho documento presenta una tela textil que tiene funcionalidad eléctrica, comprendiendo componentes eléctricos situados dentro de una matriz de la propia tela y conectados eléctricamente a al menos algunas de dichas fibras eléctricamente conductoras, estableciendo las fibras conductoras conexiones eléctricas entre dichos componentes.  In the state of the art, there are methods for transmitting electrical signals in textile products, such as the system disclosed in US 6210771 B1 of R. Post et al. Said document presents a textile fabric having electrical functionality, comprising electrical components located within a matrix of the fabric itself and electrically connected to at least some of said electrically conductive fibers, the conductive fibers establishing electrical connections between said components.
También en el estado del arte existen dispositivos de transmisión de datos o potencia que comprenden una pluralidad de fibras textiles. Un ejemplo de este tipo de dispositivos se enseña en el documento US 6727197 B1 de P. Wílson et al. En esta propuesta, una cinta textil tricotada, tejida o trenzada puede incluir fibras y elementos de transmisión que recorren dicha cinta incorporando las fibras para transmitir datos y / o potencia a lo largo de la longitud de la cinta. Also in the state of the art there are data or power transmission devices comprising a plurality of textile fibers. An example of such devices is taught in US 6727197 B1 by P. Wílson et al. In this proposal, a knitted, woven or braided textile tape may include fibers and transmission elements that run said belt incorporating the fibers to transmit data and / or power along the length of the tape.
Se han divulgado sistemas de interconexión textiles, tal como el arreglo presentado en el documento US 20060128169 A1 de G. Marmaropoulos et al. Esta propuesta implementa una interconexión que es ligera, hecha de un textil flexible y que funciona con una variedad de diferentes textiles, así como con una variedad de dispositivos y sistemas electrónicos sin comprometer indeseablemente las propiedades innatas de los textiles. El sistema de interconexión consta de una estructura de textil flexible, además de conectares electrónicos hembras conectados mecánica y / o eléctricamente a uno o más conectores electrónicos machos. Textile interconnection systems have been disclosed, such as the arrangement presented in US 20060128169 A1 by G. Marmaropoulos et al. This proposal implements an interconnection that is lightweight, made of a flexible textile and that works with a variety of different textiles, as well as with a variety of electronic devices and systems without undesirably compromising the innate properties of textiles. The interconnection system consists of a flexible textile structure, in addition to connectors female electronics mechanically and / or electrically connected to one or more male electronic connectors.
Un ejemplo representativo de los conectores que se emplean en el estado del arte de los textiles inteligentes ha sido descrito en el documento US 6642467 A1 de J. Farringdon. El conectar descrito en dicho documento consiste de un interruptor para su uso en prendas de vestir, comprendiendo dicho interruptor una disposición de por lo menos dos partes de contacto eléctricamente conductivas, dispuestas en proximidad entre sí, estando cada porción de contacto dispuesta en forma de un componente de sujetador textil montado en una parte del tejido y teniendo medios de separación elásticos que actúan para inclinar las porciones de contacto, alejándose unas de otras de tal manera que las porciones de contacto residen normalmente en una relación espaciada. Finalmente, una método comparable para colocar ciertos conectores en artículos textiles ha sido divulgado en el documento US 4596349 A de E. Herten. Esta propuesta consta de una máquina para aplicar selectivamente componentes anulares macho y hembra con aberturas centrales a los portadores penetrables por medio de conectores del tipo que tiene una cabeza de remache y un fuste deformable. A representative example of the connectors used in the state of the art of smart textiles has been described in document US 6642467 A1 by J. Farringdon. The connection described in said document consists of a switch for use in garments, said switch comprising an arrangement of at least two electrically conductive contact parts, arranged in proximity to each other, each contact portion being arranged in the form of a textile fastener component mounted on a part of the fabric and having elastic separation means acting to tilt the contact portions, moving away from each other such that the contact portions normally reside in a spaced relationship. Finally, a comparable method for placing certain connectors on textile articles has been disclosed in US 4596349 A of E. Herten. This proposal consists of a machine to selectively apply male and female annular components with central openings to the penetrable carriers by means of connectors of the type having a rivet head and a deformable shaft.
PROBLEMA TÉCNICO A RESOLVER. TECHNICAL PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED.
Aún cuando se conocen diversas propuestas para la transmisión de señales en prendas o textiles, actualmente no se cuenta con un aparato y método de implementación del mismo para transmitir señales electrónicas desde un dispositivo, el cual puede funcionar por ejemplo como control de mando, a diversas partes de un textil inteligente.  Even when several proposals are known for the transmission of signals in garments or textiles, there is currently no device and method of implementation for transmitting electronic signals from a device, which can function for example as command control, to various Parts of a smart textile.
Más específicamente, ninguna de las propuestas existentes muestra: un primer componente para generar las señales, en este caso una tarjeta electrónica de un dispositivo, con las adecuaciones pertinentes para ser utilizado en el textil inteligente; un segundo componente mecánico para transmitir las señales del dispositivo al textil inteligente; un tercer componente para permitir la transmisión independiente de señales en el textil inteligente; y un cuarto componente exclusivamente textil para transmitir las señales individuales a diferentes secciones en el textil inteligente. Más aún, el estado del arte no cuenta con una técnica para implementar el aparato propuesto en la presente invención. Más concretamente, actualmente no se tiene una técnica que provea: un primer paso de preparación de la tarjeta electrónica para permitir su utilización en textiles inteligentes; un segundo paso para insertar y fijar los conectares mecánicos a la tarjeta electrónica; un tercer paso para prensar mecánicamente de forma simultánea los conectares textiles al socket e interfaz textil usados en el textil inteligente; y un cuarto paso para unir la interfaz textil y socket al textil inteligente. More specifically, none of the existing proposals shows: a first component to generate the signals, in this case an electronic card of a device, with the appropriate adjustments to be used in smart textiles; a second mechanical component to transmit the device's signals to the smart textile; a third component to allow transmission independent of signals in smart textile; and a fourth exclusively textile component to transmit the individual signals to different sections in the smart textile. Moreover, the state of the art does not have a technique to implement the apparatus proposed in the present invention. More specifically, there is currently no technique that provides: a first step of preparing the electronic card to allow its use in smart textiles; a second step to insert and fix the mechanical connectors to the electronic board; a third step to mechanically press simultaneously the textile connectors to the textile socket and interface used in the smart textile; and a fourth step to link the textile interface and socket to the smart textile.
Adicionalmente en la presente invención se presenta un mecanismo inexistente en el estado del arte para incorporar simultáneamente conectares textiles a la interfaz textil y socket usados en el textil inteligente. Dicho mecanismo puede adecuarse para ser utilizado en maquinaria de prensado existente que empleen diferentes fuerzas de actuación tales como mecánicas, hidráulicas, neumáticas o eléctricas. Additionally, in the present invention there is a non-existent mechanism in the state of the art to simultaneously incorporate textile connectors to the textile interface and socket used in the intelligent textile. Said mechanism can be adapted to be used in existing pressing machinery that employ different actuating forces such as mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical.
BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION.
Para resolver el problema del estado del arte que ha sido mencionado anteriormente, la presente invención describe un aparato, asi como el método correspondiente de implementación, para facilitar la transmisión de señales electrónicas desde un dispositivo hacia diversas partes de un textil inteligente. Dicho aparato consta de cuatro componentes principales: 1. Dispositivo con tarjeta electrónica; 2. Conectares mecánicos; 3. Socket para asegurar la transmisión independiente de señales; y 4. Interfaz textil para transmitir las señales individuales a diferentes secciones en el textil inteligente.  To solve the problem of the state of the art that has been mentioned above, the present invention describes an apparatus, as well as the corresponding method of implementation, to facilitate the transmission of electronic signals from a device to various parts of an intelligent textile. This device consists of four main components: 1. Device with electronic card; 2. Mechanical connectors; 3. Socket to ensure independent signal transmission; and 4. Textile interface to transmit the individual signals to different sections in the smart textile.
La tarjeta electrónica cuenta con las adecuaciones requeridas para ser utilizada como control de mando, o como módulo háptico, o como módulo de temperatura, o como módulo de procesamiento, etc., en un textil inteligente. Se divulgan cinco configuraciones distintas de la tarjeta electrónica para facilitar la implementación de circuitos complejos, así como para facilitar el ensamble de dichos circuitos con maquinaría de colocación de tecnología de montaje superficial. Otras configuraciones plausibles serán evidentes para los expertos en el estado del arte. The electronic card has the necessary adaptations to be used as a command control, or as a haptic module, or as a temperature module, or as a processing module, etc., in an intelligent textile. Be five different configurations of the electronic card are disclosed to facilitate the implementation of complex circuits, as well as to facilitate the assembly of said circuits with surface mounting technology installation machinery. Other plausible configurations will be apparent to those skilled in the state of the art.
Los conectores descritos en la presente invención facilitan la interconexión mecánica de la tarjeta electrónica del dispositivo con el textil inteligente. Se muestran siete diseños representativos de dichos conectores, los cuales se diferencian por el ámbito de implementación de los mismos. Ciertos diseños son óptimos para ser implementados manualmente por operarios. Mientras tanto, otros conectores son óptimos para ser incorporados de forma automatizada; mediante, por ejemplo, maquinaría de colocación de tecnología de montaje superficial. Cabe mencionar que los conectores mecánicos divulgados son compatibles con conectores hembra textiles conocidos en el estado del arte. The connectors described in the present invention facilitate the mechanical interconnection of the electronic card of the device with the smart textile. Seven representative designs of these connectors are shown, which differ in their scope of implementation. Certain designs are optimal to be manually implemented by operators. Meanwhile, other connectors are optimal to be incorporated automatically; by, for example, surface mounting technology installation machinery. It should be mentioned that the disclosed mechanical connectors are compatible with textile female connectors known in the state of the art.
El socket tiene como característica la transmisión independiente de señales provenientes del dispositivo al textil inteligente. Se describen dos formas distintas de incorporar el socket. Primero, un socket que cuenta con dos componentes individuales. La parte inferior se utiliza para colocar conectores textiles hembra, conocidos en el estado del arte, que son compatibles con los conectores mecánicos divulgados en la presente invención. La parte superior cuenta con una estructura para asegurar la transmisión independiente de señales. Segundo, un socket de una solo componente, el cual cuenta con los conectores textiles hembra embebidos. Ambos diseños del socket incluyen un patrón específico para facilitar su incorporación al textil inteligente. The socket has the characteristic independent transmission of signals from the device to the smart textile. Two different ways of incorporating the socket are described. First, a socket that has two individual components. The lower part is used to place female textile connectors, known in the state of the art, which are compatible with the mechanical connectors disclosed in the present invention. The upper part has a structure to ensure the independent transmission of signals. Second, a single component socket, which has embedded female textile connectors. Both socket designs include a specific pattern to facilitate their incorporation into smart textiles.
Finalmente, la interfaz del aparato divulgado es exclusivamente textil y tiene como objetivo facilitar la transmisión de las señales individuales a diferentes secciones en el textil inteligente. Dicha interfaz permite que el aparato sea utilizado en cualquier parte del producto textil inteligente y puede configurarse para formar parte de una tarjeta madre textil, o como un periférico textil de una tarjeta madre textil. Cabe mencionar que un objetivo principal del aparato aquí descrito es permitir ia generación, el sensado y el procesamiento de señales en tiempo real. Finally, the interface of the disclosed apparatus is exclusively textile and aims to facilitate the transmission of individual signals to different sections in the intelligent textile. This interface allows the device to be used anywhere in the smart textile product and can be configured to be part of a textile motherboard, or as a textile peripheral of a textile motherboard. It is worth mentioning that a main objective of the device here described is to allow the generation, sensing and processing of signals in real time.
Si bien es deseable contar con un aparato para la transmisión de señales en prendas o textiles, es indispensable contar con un método de implementación del mismo. Por lo tanto, en esta invención se divulga el método correspondiente de implementación para el aparato. Dicho método consta de cuatro fiases: 1. Preparación de la tarjeta electrónica del dispositivo; 2. Inserción y fijado de los conectares mecánicos; 3. Prensado mecánico de los conectores textiles al socket e interfaz textil; y 4. Unión de la interfaz textil y socket al textil inteligente. Although it is desirable to have an apparatus for the transmission of signals in garments or textiles, it is essential to have a method of implementing it. Therefore, in this invention the corresponding method of implementation for the apparatus is disclosed. This method consists of four stages: 1. Preparation of the electronic card of the device; 2. Insertion and fixing of mechanical connectors; 3. Mechanical pressing of the textile connectors to the socket and textile interface; and 4. Union of the textile interface and socket to the intelligent textile.
El primer paso para conformar el aparato, descrito en la presente invención, concierne a la preparación de la tarjeta electrónica del dispositivo. La tarjeta puede contar con al menos cinco configuraciones diferentes. La selección del tipo de configuración depende del tipo de ensamble, manual o automatizado, que se vaya a emplear y de la complejidad del circuito electrónico requerido. La preparación de la tarjeta electrónica está estrechamente relacionada con el tipo de conectar a utilizar y su método de ensamble. La segunda fase concierne la inserción y fijado de los conectores a la tarjeta electrónica del dispositivo. Los siete diseños de conectores mecánicos que se divulgan pueden ser implementados de forma manual por operarios. Además una mayoría de éstos también pueden ser incorporados de forma automatizada. La implementación de los conectores requiere de una combinación de movimientos verticales, horizontales y rotacionales; dependiendo del tipo de conectar a utilizar. La combinación óptima de tarjeta electrónica y conectores será función del método preferido (manual, automático o semiautomático) para conformar el aparato. El tercer paso del método de implementación concierne la incorporación en serie de los conectores textiles hembra al socket e interfaz textil descritos en la presente invención. La metodología preferida de implementación es el prensado mecánico de los conectores textiles hembra a la interfaz textil y socket. La fuerza de activación de la prensa puede ser mecánica, hidráulica, neumática, eléctrica o alguna otra conocida en el estado del arte. The first step in shaping the apparatus, described in the present invention, concerns the preparation of the electronic card of the device. The card can have at least five different settings. The selection of the type of configuration depends on the type of assembly, manual or automated, to be used and the complexity of the electronic circuit required. The preparation of the electronic card is closely related to the type of connection to be used and its method of assembly. The second phase concerns the insertion and fixing of the connectors to the electronic card of the device. The seven mechanical connector designs that are disclosed can be manually implemented by operators. In addition, a majority of these can also be incorporated automatically. The implementation of the connectors requires a combination of vertical, horizontal and rotational movements; Depending on the type of connect to use. The optimal combination of electronic card and connectors will be a function of the preferred method (manual, automatic or semi-automatic) to form the device. The third step of the implementation method concerns the serial incorporation of the female textile connectors to the textile socket and interface described in the present invention. The preferred implementation methodology is the mechanical pressing of the female textile connectors to the textile interface and socket. The force Press activation can be mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric or any other known in the state of the art.
Para lograr el prensado es necesario contar con un mecanismo para ensamblar los conectares textiles hembra, el socket y la interfaz textil. En la presente invención se divulga un mecanismo para este fin. La configuración del mecanismo cuenta con dos partes y se establece dependiendo del diseño de la tarjeta electrónica y del socket. La primera parte del mecanismo está conformada por un arreglo especifico de ranuras donde se colocan los conectares textiles. Además cuenta con la forma adecuada para albergar al socket. La segunda parte del mecanismo está conformada por un arreglo especifico de ranuras anulares para colocar los elementos de sujeción de: conectares textiles, socket e interfaz textil. Cabe mencionar que ambas partes del mecanismo pueden hacerse de una sola pieza o con elementos de unión para facilitar su manufactura. To achieve pressing it is necessary to have a mechanism to assemble the female textile connectors, the socket and the textile interface. A mechanism for this purpose is disclosed in the present invention. The configuration of the mechanism has two parts and is established depending on the design of the electronic card and the socket. The first part of the mechanism is made up of a specific arrangement of grooves where the textile connectors are placed. It also has the appropriate way to house the socket. The second part of the mechanism consists of a specific arrangement of annular grooves to place the fasteners of: textile connectors, socket and textile interface. It should be mentioned that both parts of the mechanism can be made in one piece or with connecting elements to facilitate its manufacture.
La cuarta y última fase del método de implementación concierne a la unión de la interfaz textil y socket al textil inteligente. Para este fin, la configuración del socket cuenta con un patrón específico que facilita el uso de técnicas de confección (tales como cosido, bordado, tejido, etc) para incorporar el ensamble de la interfaz textil y socket al textil inteligente. The fourth and final phase of the implementation method concerns the union of the textile and socket interface to the smart textile. For this purpose, the socket configuration has a specific pattern that facilitates the use of manufacturing techniques (such as sewing, embroidery, weaving, etc.) to incorporate the assembly of the textile interface and socket into the smart textile.
BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS FIGURAS. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES.
Figura 1- Muestra una configuración del aparato para la transmisión de señales resaltando los cuatro componentes principales: tarjeta electrónica del dispositivo, conectares mecánicos, socket e interfaz textil;  Figure 1- Shows a configuration of the device for signal transmission highlighting the four main components: electronic device card, mechanical connectors, socket and textile interface;
Figura 2.- Ilustra diferentes configuraciones de la tarjeta electrónica del dispositivo mostrando las adecuaciones requeridas para ser utilizada en textiles inteligentes;  Figure 2.- Illustrates different configurations of the electronic card of the device showing the adaptations required to be used in smart textiles;
Figura 3.- Exhibe diversas configuraciones de los conectares mecánicos que facilitan la interconexión de la tarjeta electrónica del dispositivo con el socket en el textil inteligente; Figura 4.- Muestra configuraciones del socket para la transmisión independiente de señales provenientes del dispositivo electrónico; Figure 3.- Displays various configurations of the mechanical connectors that facilitate the interconnection of the electronic card of the device with the socket in the smart textile; Figure 4.- Shows socket configurations for the independent transmission of signals from the electronic device;
Figura 5.- Exhibe una configuración de la interfaz exclusivamente textil que puede configurarse para formar parte de una tarjeta madre textil, o como un periférico textil de una tarjeta madre textil, para transmitir las seriales individuales a diferentes secciones en el textil inteligente;  Figure 5.- Exhibits an exclusively textile interface configuration that can be configured to be part of a textile motherboard, or as a textile peripheral of a textile motherboard, to transmit the individual serials to different sections in the smart textile;
Figura 6.- Ilustra el método para conformar el aparato para transmitir señales electrónicas resaltando las cuatro fases involucradas: preparación de la tarjeta, inserción y fijado de conectares, prensado mecánico de conectares textiles en socket e interfaz textil y unión de la interfaz textil y socket al textil inteligente; Figura 7.- Exhibe la preparación de la tarjeta electrónica del dispositivo, así como la inserción y el fijado de los conectares para su uso en un textil inteligente; Figure 6.- Illustrates the method to form the apparatus to transmit electronic signals highlighting the four phases involved: preparation of the card, insertion and fixing of connectors, mechanical pressing of textile connectors in socket and textile interface and union of the textile interface and socket to smart textile; Figure 7.- Displays the preparation of the electronic card of the device, as well as the insertion and fixing of the connectors for use in an intelligent textile;
Figura 8.- Muestra el proceso de prensado mecánico para la incorporación en serie de los conectares textiles a la interfaz textil y socket que sirven para transmitir independientemente las señales;  Figure 8.- Shows the mechanical pressing process for the serial incorporation of textile connectors to the textile interface and socket that serve to independently transmit the signals;
Figura 9.- Ilustra una configuración del mecanismo para la incorporación en serie de los conectares textiles a utilizar en el textil inteligente;  Figure 9.- Illustrates a configuration of the mechanism for the serial incorporation of textile connectors to be used in smart textiles;
Figura 10.- Exhibe el procedimiento para realizar la unión del ensamble de la interfaz textil y socket al textil inteligente empleando técnicas de confección estableadas en el arte. Figure 10.- Exhibits the procedure to make the union of the textile interface and socket assembly to the smart textile using clothing techniques established in the art.
DESCRIPCIÓN DETALLADA DE LA INVENCIÓN. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION.
La presente invención consiste en un aparato para la transmisión de señales electrónicas en prendas o textiles de un dispositivo hacia diferentes partes de un textil inteligente. Un objetivo principal del aparato aquf descrito es permitir la generación, el sensado y el procesamiento de señales en tiempo real. El aparato, que se muestra en la Figura 1, comprende un primer elemento (100), un segundo elemento (200), un tercer elemento (300) y un cuarto elemento (400).  The present invention consists of an apparatus for the transmission of electronic signals in garments or textiles of a device to different parts of an intelligent textile. A main objective of the apparatus described here is to allow the generation, sensing and processing of signals in real time. The apparatus, shown in Figure 1, comprises a first element (100), a second element (200), a third element (300) and a fourth element (400).
El primer elemento (100) conforma la base del dispositivo electrónico del aparato y está constituido por una tarjeta que cuenta con las adecuaciones pertinentes para poder transmitir las señales electrónicas al textil inteligente. El dispositivo electrónico puede exhibir diferentes configuraciones, dependiendo del uso final pretendido para el textil inteligente. Algunos ejemplos ilustrativos de dispositivos incluyen: control de mando, o módulo háptico, o módulo de temperatura, o módulo de procesamiento de datos, o módulo de comunicaciones, o módulo de potencia, o módulo de alimentación, o módulo de vibración, o módulo térmico, o módulo de interfaz de usuario, o módulo optoelectrónico, o módulo para aplicaciones audibles, o módulos relacionados con la salud (medición de ritmo cardíaco, pulso, frecuencia respiratoria, movimientos abruptos, activación muscular, etc), o módulo para medir la aceleración, o módulo para medir la presión atmosférica, así como otras configuraciones conocidas por aquellos versados en el estado del arte. The first element (100) forms the basis of the electronic device of the apparatus and is constituted by a card that has the appropriate adjustments to be able to transmit the electronic signals to the intelligent textile. The device Electronic can display different configurations, depending on the intended end use for smart textile. Some illustrative examples of devices include: command control, or haptic module, or temperature module, or data processing module, or communications module, or power module, or power module, or vibration module, or thermal module , or user interface module, or optoelectronic module, or module for audible applications, or health related modules (heart rate measurement, pulse, respiratory rate, abrupt movements, muscle activation, etc.), or module for measuring acceleration , or module to measure atmospheric pressure, as well as other configurations known to those versed in the state of the art.
Los conectares mecánicos constituyen el segundo elemento (200) del aparato. Los conectares mecánicos son compatibles tanto con la tarjeta electrónica del dispositivo como con conectares textiles hembra utilizados en el textil inteligente. El número de conectares depende del diseño del producto textil inteligente y del dispositivo asociado al mismo. El tercer elemento (300) constituye el socket del aparato. El socket facilita la incorporación del dispositivo, con los conectares apropiados, al textil inteligente y asegura la transmisión independiente de señales. La interfaz textil constituye al cuarto elemento (400) del aparato. La interfaz textil puede configurarse para formar parte de una tarjeta madre textil, o como un periférico textil de una tarjeta madre textil. El objetivo principal de la interfaz textil es facilitar la incorporación del aparato a cualquier tipo de producto textil. El diseño tanto del socket como de la interfaz textil está interrelacionado y depende tanto del diseño del producto textil inteligente como del dispositivo asociado al mismo. The mechanical connectors constitute the second element (200) of the apparatus. The mechanical connectors are compatible with both the electronic card of the device and with female textile connectors used in the smart textile. The number of connectors depends on the design of the smart textile product and the device associated with it. The third element (300) constitutes the socket of the apparatus. The socket facilitates the incorporation of the device, with the appropriate connectors, to the smart textile and ensures the independent transmission of signals. The textile interface constitutes the fourth element (400) of the apparatus. The textile interface can be configured to be part of a textile motherboard, or as a textile peripheral of a textile motherboard. The main objective of the textile interface is to facilitate the incorporation of the device to any type of textile product. The design of both the socket and the textile interface is interrelated and depends on both the design of the smart textile product and the device associated with it.
La aplicación final del producto textil inteligente define la complejidad del dispositivo, lo cual, a su vez, determina el arreglo requerido para la tarjeta electrónica. La Figura 2 muestra la tarjeta electrónica (100) implementando diferentes configuraciones (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 163). Cada configuración cuenta tanto con ranuras (111, 121, 131, 141, 151, 61, 164) como con áreas de sujeción (112, 122, 132, 142, 152, 162, 165), llamadas pads en el estado del arte, que pueden seleccionarse dependiendo de la aplicación requerida. La tarjeta electrónica comprende al menos una ranura y un área de sujeción para incorporar al menos un conectar mecánico. El número de ranuras y áreas de sujeción dependen tanto del diseño del producto textil inteligente, como del dispositivo asociado al mismo. Además, las ranuras y las áreas de sujeción cuentan con formas específicas dependiendo del tipo de conectar a utilizar. Ciertas configuraciones (111, 141, 161, 163) requieren de proceso de manufactura mixtos, como el taladrado y fresado. Mientras que otras configuraciones (121, 131, 151) emplean procesos de manufactura simples. Las configuraciones de la tarjeta son compatibles con los procesos establecidos en el estado del arte para colocar y fijar componentes de montaje superficial, incluyendo los conectares mecánicos descritos en la presente invención. The final application of the smart textile product defines the complexity of the device, which, in turn, determines the arrangement required for the electronic card. Figure 2 shows the electronic card (100) implementing different configurations (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 163). Each configuration has both slots (111, 121, 131, 141, 151, 61, 164) and holding areas (112, 122, 132, 142, 152, 162, 165), called pads in the state of the art, which can be selected depending on the required application. The electronic card comprises at least one slot and a holding area to incorporate at least one mechanical connection. The number of grooves and clamping areas depends both on the design of the smart textile product, and on the device associated with it. In addition, the grooves and clamping areas have specific shapes depending on the type of connection to use. Certain configurations (111, 141, 161, 163) require mixed manufacturing processes, such as drilling and milling. While other configurations (121, 131, 151) employ simple manufacturing processes. The card configurations are compatible with the processes established in the state of the art for placing and fixing surface mounting components, including the mechanical connectors described in the present invention.
La Figura 3 exhibe diferentes configuraciones posibles (210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 252, 260) para conformar los conectares mecánicos del aparato divulgado en la presente invención. El tamaño (211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 254, 261) de los conectares mecánicos depende de la forma de los mismos y del tipo de conectar textil hembra que se utilizará en el textil inteligente. Ciertas configuraciones (250) cuentan con al menos un pin (251) individual. Otras configuraciones de los conectares (240) mecánicos pueden contar con elementos (242) para abrazar la tarjeta electrónica. Unas configuraciones (252) pueden implementar un anillo (253) para asentar de forma específica con el conectar hembra. Algunas configuraciones (260) pueden contar con variaciones en su espesor (261) para incorporarse mediante presión a tarjetas electrónicas correspondientes. Finalmente, ciertas configuraciones cuentan con elementos (212, 222, 232, 242, 262) compatibles con las áreas de sujeción (i.e. pads) de las tarjetas electrónicas, lo cual facilita su implementación mediante métodos automatizados; usando, por ejemplo, maquinaria de colocación de tecnología de montaje superficial. Todos los conectares mecánicos pueden incorporarse a las tarjetas electrónicas correspondientes utilizando técnicas establecidas en el estado del arte de la tecnología electrónica. En la Figura 4 se muestran las configuraciones (300, 301) del socket para la transmisión de señales de manera independiente del dispositivo al textil inteligente. La diferencia principal entre ambas es que la primera (300) está conformada por dos piezas, mientras que la segunda (301) está conformada solamente por una pieza. La primera configuración está compuesta por una sección inferior (310) y una superior (330). En la sección inferior se asienta una parte (500) de los conectores textiles hembra. También se muestra la parte complementaria (600) de los conectores textiles hembra por debajo del socket. La sección inferior del socket cuenta con guías (320) para ensamblar con la sección superior. La sección superior (330) cuenta con una configuración de perforaciones (340) que concuerda con el diseño del dispositivo electrónico. Además sirve para aislar las señales provenientes de cada conectar. La sección superior también cuenta con la contraparte de las guías (350) utilizadas para facilitar el ensamble del socket. Es evidente que la ubicación de las guías se podría invertir, sin afectar el funcionamiento del socket. Finalmente, la sección superior del socket cuenta con un patrón (360) en forma de canal para facilitar la sujeción del socket en el textil inteligente. Cabe mencionar que en una de las posibles configuraciones (301) del socket, los conectores textiles hembra están embebidos en el material; siendo éste cualquier tipo de plástico, textil, metal u otro material apropiado. Figure 3 shows different possible configurations (210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 252, 260) to form the mechanical connectors of the apparatus disclosed in the present invention. The size (211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 254, 261) of the mechanical connectors depends on the shape of the connectors and the type of female textile connection that will be used in the smart textile. Certain configurations (250) have at least one individual pin (251). Other configurations of the mechanical connectors (240) may have elements (242) for embracing the electronic card. Some configurations (252) can implement a ring (253) to specifically seat with the female connection. Some configurations (260) may have variations in their thickness (261) to be incorporated by pressure into corresponding electronic cards. Finally, certain configurations have elements (212, 222, 232, 242, 262) compatible with the clamping areas (ie pads) of electronic cards, which facilitates their implementation by automated methods; using, for example, surface mounting technology placement machinery. All mechanical connectors can be incorporated into the corresponding electronic cards using techniques established in the state of the art of electronic technology. The configurations (300, 301) of the socket for the transmission of signals independently of the device to the smart textile are shown in Figure 4. The main difference between the two is that the first (300) is made up of two pieces, while the second (301) is made up of only one piece. The first configuration consists of a lower section (310) and an upper section (330). In the lower section sits a part (500) of the female textile connectors. The complementary part (600) of the female textile connectors below the socket is also shown. The lower section of the socket has guides (320) to assemble with the upper section. The upper section (330) has a perforation configuration (340) that matches the design of the electronic device. It also serves to isolate the signals from each connect. The upper section also has the counterpart of the guides (350) used to facilitate the socket assembly. It is evident that the location of the guides could be reversed, without affecting the functioning of the socket. Finally, the upper section of the socket has a channel-shaped pattern (360) to facilitate the attachment of the socket in the smart textile. It should be mentioned that in one of the possible configurations (301) of the socket, the female textile connectors are embedded in the material; this being any type of plastic, textile, metal or other appropriate material.
La interfaz textil es indispensable para unir el aparato de transmisión de señales al textil inteligente. La Figura 5 ilustra la conformación de dicha interfaz textil. Como es conocido en el estado del arte, dicha interfaz textil puede configurarse para formar parte de una tarjeta madre textil, o como un periférico textil de una tarjeta madre textil. El material base (410) de la interfaz es exclusivamente textil. El trazado (420) que se muestra corresponde al diseño del dispositivo electrónico y del socket, lo cual posibilita la incorporación de dichos componentes. Dicho trazado permite la transmisión de señales provenientes del dispositivo electrónico a diferentes partes del textil inteligente. Finalmente, dicho trazado permite que se implemente el aparato descrito en la presente invención a un producto final textil empleando técnicas establecidas en el estado del arte de la industria textil. Una vez que se tienen los diferentes componentes necesarios para proveer el aparato para transmitir señales electrónicas a un textil inteligente, es necesario contar con una metodología de implementación del mismo. La Figura 6 muestra el método para conformar el aparato, objeto de la presente invención. Dicho método implica cuatro fases de implementación. The textile interface is essential to connect the signal transmission device to the smart textile. Figure 5 illustrates the conformation of said textile interface. As is known in the state of the art, said textile interface can be configured to be part of a textile motherboard, or as a textile peripheral of a textile motherboard. The base material (410) of the interface is exclusively textile. The path (420) shown corresponds to the design of the electronic device and the socket, which makes it possible to incorporate said components. Said layout allows the transmission of signals from the electronic device to different parts of the smart textile. Finally, said layout allows the apparatus described in the present invention to be implemented to a textile final product using techniques established in the state of the art of the textile industry. Once you have the different components necessary to provide the device to transmit electronic signals to an intelligent textile, it is necessary to have a methodology for implementing it. Figure 6 shows the method for shaping the apparatus, object of the present invention. This method involves four phases of implementation.
El primer paso para conformar el aparato concierne a la preparación de la tarjeta electrónica (100) del dispositivo para permitir su utilización en textiles inteligentes. La segunda fase incluye la inserción y el fijado de los conectares (200) al dispositivo, empleando técnicas establecidas en el estado del arte de la industria electrónica. El tercer paso es el prensado mecánico para incorporar los conectares textiles (500, 600) al socket (300) e interfaz textil (400). Finalmente, la cuarta fase concierne la unión de la interfaz textil (400) y socket (300) al textil inteligente empleando técnicas de confección (tales como cosido, bordado, tejido, etc) siguiendo un patrón específico, determinado por la configuración del socket descrito en la presente invención. En la Figura 6, todos los procesos requeridos para la implementación del aparato se muestran utilizando flechas de un color más tenue. Por ejemplo, la inserción de los conectares (200) implica un movimiento vertical y uno rotacional, como se muestra en la Figura 6. The first step in shaping the device concerns the preparation of the electronic card (100) of the device to allow its use in smart textiles. The second phase includes the insertion and fixing of the connectors (200) to the device, using techniques established in the state of the art of the electronics industry. The third step is mechanical pressing to incorporate the textile connectors (500, 600) into the socket (300) and textile interface (400). Finally, the fourth phase concerns the union of the textile interface (400) and socket (300) to the intelligent textile using manufacturing techniques (such as sewing, embroidery, weaving, etc.) following a specific pattern, determined by the configuration of the described socket in the present invention. In Figure 6, all the processes required for the implementation of the apparatus are shown using arrows of a more tenuous color. For example, the insertion of the connectors (200) implies a vertical and a rotational movement, as shown in Figure 6.
En la Figura 7 se muestra a mayor detalle tanto el primer paso como el segundo para conformar el aparato, descrito en la presente invención. La primera fase concierne a la preparación de la tarjeta electrónica del dispositivo. La tarjeta puede contar con al menos cinco configuraciones diferentes (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 163). La selección del tipo de configuración depende del tipo de ensamble, manual o automatizado, que se vaya a emplear y de la complejidad del circuito electrónico requerido. La preparación de la tarjeta electrónica se muestra con flechas en la figura. Finalmente, cabe mencionar que la preparación de la tarjeta electrónica está estrechamente relacionada al tipo de conectar mecánico utilizado y su método de ensamble. El segundo paso concierne la inserción y fijado de los conectares mecánicos a la tarjeta electrónica del dispositivo. Los diseños de conectares (210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260) que se ilustran en la Figura 7 pueden ser implementados de forma manual por operarios. Además una mayoría de éstos también pueden ser incorporados de forma automatizada (210, 220, 230, 240, 260). La implementación de los conectares requiere de una combinación de movimientos verticales (210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260), horizontales (260) y rotacionales (210, 220, 240); dependiendo del tipo de conectar a utilizar. La combinación óptima de tarjeta electrónica y conectares mecánicos será función del método preferido (manual, automático o semiautomático) para conformar el aparato. La mejor manera de llevar a cabo la inserción de conectares es utilizando maquinaria de colocación de tecnología de montaje superficial, mientras que para el fijado se prefiere el uso de tecnología térmica (tales como hornos de reflujo) empleada en el estado del arte de la industria electrónica. Figure 7 shows in greater detail both the first and second steps to form the apparatus, described in the present invention. The first phase concerns the preparation of the electronic card of the device. The card can have at least five different configurations (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 163). The selection of the type of configuration depends on the type of assembly, manual or automated, to be used and the complexity of the electronic circuit required. The preparation of the electronic card is shown with arrows in the figure. Finally, it should be mentioned that the preparation of the electronic card is closely related to the type of mechanical connection used and its method of assembly. The second step concerns the insertion and fixing of the mechanical connectors to the electronic card of the device. The connector designs (210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260) illustrated in Figure 7 can be manually implemented by operators. In addition, a majority of these can also be incorporated in an automated manner (210, 220, 230, 240, 260). The implementation of the connectors requires a combination of vertical (210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260), horizontal (260) and rotational (210, 220, 240) movements; Depending on the type of connect to use. The optimal combination of electronic card and mechanical connectors will be a function of the preferred method (manual, automatic or semi-automatic) to form the device. The best way to carry out the insertion of connectors is to use surface mounting technology placement machinery, while for the fixation the use of thermal technology (such as reflux furnaces) used in the state of the art of the industry is preferred electronics.
En la Figura 8 se muestra la tercera fase del método de implementación. Dicha fase concierne la incorporación en serie de los conectares textiles hembra (500, 600) al socket (310) e interfaz textil (400). La metodología preferida de implementación es el prensado mecánico de los conectares textiles hembra (500, 600) a la interfaz textil (400) y socket (310). Para esto en la presente invención se divulga un mecanismo (700, 800) para facilitar el prensado. Un número específico de conectares textiles hembra (500) se colocan en la parte correspondiente (700) del mecanismo. Asimismo, la sección inferior (310) del socket se coloca en la misma parte (700) del mecanismo. El mecanismo cuenta con una configuración para que asienten las guías de la sección inferior del socket. Además dicha configuración sirve para alinear el ensamble. Las partes complementarías (600) de los conectares textiles hembra se introducen en la parte correspondiente (800) del mecanismo. Posteriormente se coloca la interfaz textil (400) alineando su trazado al arreglo del mecanismo. Finalmente se genera el ensamble utilizando el mecanismo en una prensa. La fuerza de activación de la prensa puede ser mecánica, hidráulica, neumática, eléctrica o alguna otra conocida en el estado del arte. El movimiento de la prensa se muestra en la Figura 8 con un par de flechas representando el movimiento vertical en ambas direcciones. Cabe mencionar que la configuración del mecanismo, interfaz textil y socket se puede hacer tan compleja como se requiera. The third phase of the implementation method is shown in Figure 8. This phase concerns the serial incorporation of the female textile connectors (500, 600) to the socket (310) and textile interface (400). The preferred implementation methodology is the mechanical pressing of the female textile connectors (500, 600) to the textile interface (400) and socket (310). For this, a mechanism (700, 800) for facilitating pressing is disclosed in the present invention. A specific number of female textile connectors (500) are placed in the corresponding part (700) of the mechanism. Also, the lower section (310) of the socket is placed in the same part (700) of the mechanism. The mechanism has a configuration to accommodate the guides in the lower section of the socket. Furthermore said configuration serves to align the assembly. The complementary parts (600) of the female textile connectors are inserted into the corresponding part (800) of the mechanism. Subsequently, the textile interface (400) is placed, aligning its layout to the arrangement of the mechanism. Finally the assembly is generated using the mechanism in a press. The activation force of the press can be mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric or any other known in the state of the art. The movement of the press is shown in Figure 8 with a pair of arrows representing the vertical movement in both addresses. It should be mentioned that the configuration of the mechanism, textile interface and socket can be made as complex as required.
La configuración del mecanismo divulgado en la presente invención se muestra en la Figura 9. Como se mencionó previamente, el objetivo del mecanismo es el de proveer una forma para generar el ensamble de conectares textiles hembra, socket e interfaz textil. La configuración del mecanismo cuenta con dos partes y se establece dependiendo del diseño de la tarjeta electrónica y del socket. La primera parte del mecanismo (700) está conformada por un arreglo específico de ranuras (710) donde se colocan los conectares textiles. Más aún, también está conformado por ranuras (720) dispuestas en los puntos necesarios para que las guías del socket asienten. Además cuenta con la forma adecuada para albergar al socket (730). Cabe mencionar que esta primera parte del mecanismo puede hacerse de una sola pieza o mediante elementos de unión (740) para facilitar su manufactura. La segunda parte del mecanismo (800) está conformada por un arreglo específico de ranuras anulares (810) para colocar los elementos de sujeción de: conectares textiles, socket e interfaz textil. Esta segunda parte del mecanismo cuenta con un primer elemento de unión (820) que tiene una configuración dada para embonar con el segundo elemento de unión (830), lo cual facilita su manufactura. No obstante, también puede hacerse de una sola pieza. The configuration of the mechanism disclosed in the present invention is shown in Figure 9. As previously mentioned, the objective of the mechanism is to provide a way to generate the assembly of female textile connectors, socket and textile interface. The configuration of the mechanism has two parts and is established depending on the design of the electronic card and the socket. The first part of the mechanism (700) is formed by a specific arrangement of grooves (710) where the textile connectors are placed. Moreover, it is also made up of slots (720) arranged at the points necessary for the socket guides to seat. It also has the appropriate way to house the socket (730). It should be mentioned that this first part of the mechanism can be made in one piece or by means of joining elements (740) to facilitate its manufacture. The second part of the mechanism (800) is formed by a specific arrangement of annular grooves (810) to place the fasteners of: textile connectors, socket and textile interface. This second part of the mechanism has a first connecting element (820) that has a given configuration to embed with the second connecting element (830), which facilitates its manufacture. However, it can also be made in one piece.
La Figura 10 muestra la cuarta y última fase del método de implementación, la cual concierne a la unión de la interfaz textil y socket al textil inteligente. En primera instancia se termina de conformar el socket (300), colocando su parte superior utilizando las guías. Esto genera el ensamble final de socket (300) e interfaz textil (400). Para unir dicho ensamble al textil inteligente, la configuración del socket cuenta con un patrón específico en forma de canal (360) que facilita el uso de técnicas de confección (tales como cosido, bordado, tejido, etc) para facilitar la unión. Cabe resaltar que la base de la interfaz textil (410) también queda unida al textile inteligente mediante el mismo proceso. En la Figura 10 se muestra el proceso de unión con flechas que parten de la región central del socket (300). Lo anterior, solamente ilustra los principios de la presente divulgación. Varías modificaciones y alteraciones a los ejemplos mostrados en este documento serán aparentes a toda persona versada en el arte descrito aquí. Figure 10 shows the fourth and final phase of the implementation method, which concerns the union of the textile interface and socket to the smart textile. In the first instance, the socket (300) is finished, placing its upper part using the guides. This generates the final socket assembly (300) and textile interface (400). To join said assembly to the smart textile, the socket configuration has a specific channel-shaped pattern (360) that facilitates the use of sewing techniques (such as sewing, embroidery, weaving, etc.) to facilitate joining. It should be noted that the base of the textile interface (410) is also linked to the smart textile through the same process. Figure 10 shows the process of joining with arrows that start from the central region of the socket (300). The foregoing only illustrates the principles of this disclosure. Various modifications and alterations to the examples shown in this document will be apparent to any person versed in the art described here.
MEJOR MANERA DE LLEVAR A CABO LA INVENCIÓN BETTER WAY TO CARRY OUT THE INVENTION
El objetivo de esta invención es proveer un aparato para la transmisión de señales electrónicas desde un dispositivo hacia diversas partes de un textil inteligente. La mejor manera de llevar a cabo esta invención se ilustra en la Figura 1. Ahí se muestran los cuatro componentes principales del aparato.  The objective of this invention is to provide an apparatus for the transmission of electronic signals from a device to various parts of an intelligent textile. The best way to carry out this invention is illustrated in Figure 1. There the four main components of the apparatus are shown.
La tarjeta electrónica del dispositivo cuenta con las adecuaciones requeridas para ser utilizada en el textil inteligente. Dichas adecuaciones permiten la utilización de maquinaria de colocación de tecnología de montaje superficial, en especial en cuanto a los conectares mecánicos del aparato se refiere. Los conectares mecánicos son compatibles tanto con el dispositivo electrónico como con el textil inteligente. La configuración preferida de los conectares mecánicos facilita su incorporación mediante un movimiento vertical y una rotación; los cuales pueden ser implementados usando maquinaria de colocación de tecnología de montaje superficial. The electronic card of the device has the necessary adaptations to be used in the smart textile. Such adjustments allow the use of surface mounting technology installation machinery, especially as regards the mechanical connectors of the apparatus. The mechanical connectors are compatible with both the electronic device and the smart textile. The preferred configuration of the mechanical connectors facilitates their incorporation by means of a vertical movement and a rotation; which can be implemented using surface mounting technology placement machinery.
El socket preferido está conformado por dos componentes individuales. Se considera esta la mejor manera de implementar el socket ya que se puede separar por procesos el ensamble del socket con los conectares textiles hembra y la interfaz textil. Específicamente el uso del mecanismo para ensamblar el socket con fuerzas de activación mecánicas es la preferida, por estar establecida en el estado del arte de la industria textil. Finalmente la configuración preferida de la interfaz es tal que todos sus componentes son textiles. Esto facilita la incorporación del ensamble del socket, conectares textiles hembra e interfaz en cualquier parte del textil inteligente, utilizando preferentemente la costura o el bordado como métodos de implementación. The preferred socket is made up of two individual components. This is considered the best way to implement the socket since the socket assembly with the female textile connectors and the textile interface can be separated by processes. Specifically, the use of the mechanism to assemble the socket with mechanical activation forces is preferred, since it is established in the state of the art of the textile industry. Finally, the preferred configuration of the interface is such that all its components are textiles. This facilitates the incorporation of the socket assembly, female textile connectors and interface in any part of the smart textile, preferably using sewing or embroidery as implementation methods.

Claims

REIVINDICACIONES. CLAIMS.
1. Aparato para transmitir señales electrónicas independientemente desde un dispositivo hacia diversas partes de un textil inteligente que comprende: 1. Apparatus for transmitting electronic signals independently from a device to various parts of an intelligent textile comprising:
Al menos una tarjeta electrónica con las adecuaciones requeridas para ser empleada en el textil inteligente;  At least one electronic card with the adjustments required to be used in smart textiles;
Al menos un conectar mecánico utilizable en el textil inteligente con compatibilidad con la al menos una tarjeta electrónica;  At least one mechanical connection usable in the smart textile with compatibility with the at least one electronic card;
Al menos un socket compatible con la al menos una tarjeta electrónica y con el al menos un conector y;  At least one socket compatible with the at least one electronic card and with the at least one connector and;
Al menos una interfaz exclusivamente textil compatible con el al menos un socket e incorporable al textil inteligente.  At least one exclusively textile interface compatible with the at least one socket and can be incorporated into the smart textile.
2. Aparato conforme a la reivindicación 1 donde la al menos una tarjeta electrónica cuenta con al menos un área de sujeción y una ranura, para incorporar al menos un conector mecánico, todo configurado para facilitar el ensamble de circuitos y conectores con maquinaría de colocación de tecnología de montaje superficial; 2. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the at least one electronic card has at least one fastening area and a slot, to incorporate at least one mechanical connector, all configured to facilitate the assembly of circuits and connectors with installation machinery surface mount technology;
3. Aparato conforme a la reivindicación 1 donde el al menos un conector mecánico cuenta con al menos un pin individual y al menos dos elementos para abrazar la al menos una tarjeta electrónica, o al menos un anillo para asentar conectores textiles, o al menos una variación en su espesor para incorporarse mediante presión a la al menos una tarjeta electrónica, o al menos un elemento compatible con la al menos un área de sujeción, o pad, de la al menos una tarjeta electrónica;3. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the at least one mechanical connector has at least one individual pin and at least two elements for embracing the at least one electronic card, or at least one ring for seating textile connectors, or at least one variation in its thickness to be incorporated by pressing at least one electronic card, or at least one element compatible with the at least one holding area, or pad, of the at least one electronic card;
4. Aparato conforme a la reivindicación 1 donde el al menos un socket está conformado por una o dos piezas, exhibiendo la configuración de dos piezas una sección inferior y una sección superior; 4. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the at least one socket is made up of one or two pieces, the two-piece configuration exhibiting a lower section and an upper section;
5. Socket de dos piezas conforme a la reivindicación 4 que comprende una sección inferior que sirve para asentar al menos un conectar textil hembra y para guiar el ensamble con la sección superior del socket;5. Two-piece socket according to claim 4 comprising a lower section that serves to seat at least one female textile connection and to guide the assembly with the upper section of the socket;
6. Socket de dos piezas conforme a la reivindicación 4 que comprende una sección superior que sirve para aislar las señales provenientes del al menos un conectar mecánico y para guiar el ensamble con la sección inferior del socket;6. Two-piece socket according to claim 4 comprising an upper section that serves to isolate the signals from the at least one mechanical connection and to guide the assembly with the lower section of the socket;
7. Socket de dos piezas conforme a la reivindicación 4 que comprende una sección superior que implementa al menos una perforación compatible con la al menos una tarjeta electrónica y también comprende un patrón en forma de canal para facilitar la sujeción del al menos un socket con el textil inteligente; 7. Two-piece socket according to claim 4 comprising a top section that implements at least one perforation compatible with the at least one electronic card and also comprises a channel-shaped pattern to facilitate the attachment of the at least one socket with the smart textile;
8. Socket de una pieza conforme a la reivindicación 4 que incorpora los conectares textiles hembra embebidos al material; 8. One piece socket according to claim 4 incorporating the female textile connectors embedded in the material;
9. Aparato conforme a la reivindicación 1 donde la al menos una interfaz textil puede conformarse para formar parte de una tarjeta madre textil, siendo su material base exclusivamente textil y permitiendo la transmisión de señales provenientes de la al menos una tarjeta electrónica a diferentes partes del textil inteligente;9. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the at least one textile interface can be formed to be part of a textile motherboard, its base material being exclusively textile and allowing the transmission of signals from the at least one electronic card to different parts of the smart textile;
10. Aparato conforme a la reivindicación 1 donde la configuración de la al menos una tarjeta electrónica, el al menos un conectar mecánico, el al menos un socket y la al menos una interfaz textil permite la generación, el sensado y el procesamiento de señales en tiempo real; 10. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the configuration of the at least one electronic card, the at least one mechanical connection, the at least one socket and the at least one textile interface allows the generation, sensing and signal processing in real time;
11. Método para conformar un aparato para transmitir señales electrónicas desde un dispositivo hacia diversas partes de un textil inteligente que consiste en: Preparación de la tarjeta electrónica del dispositivo para permitir su utilización en el textil inteligente; 11. Method for forming an apparatus for transmitting electronic signals from a device to various parts of an intelligent textile consisting of: Preparation of the electronic card of the device to allow its use in smart textiles;
Inserción y fijado de los conectares mecánicos a la tarjeta electrónica para permitir la transmisión de señales;  Insertion and fixing of the mechanical connectors to the electronic board to allow the transmission of signals;
Prensado mecánico de los conectares textiles hembra al socket e interfaz textil para permitir la transmisión independiente de señales y;  Mechanical pressing of the female textile connectors to the socket and textile interface to allow independent transmission of signals and;
Unión del ensamble de interfaz textil y socket al textil inteligente.  Union of textile interface and socket assembly to smart textile.
12. Método conforme a la reivindicación 11 que consiste en preparar la tarjeta electrónica con una configuración de áreas de sujeción, o pads, y ranuras que faciliten el ensamble de circuitos y conectares requerido con maquinaría de colocación de tecnología de montaje superficial;12. Method according to claim 11 which consists in preparing the electronic card with a configuration of fastening areas, or pads, and grooves that facilitate the assembly of circuits and connectors required with surface mounting technology installation machinery;
13. Método conforme a la reivindicación 11 que consiste en incorporar los conectares mecánicos a la tarjeta electrónica utilizando movimientos verticales, horizontales y de rotación, como los proveídos por la maquinaria de colocación de tecnología de montaje superficial, para insertar los conectares mecánicos; y fijando los conectares mecánicos usando tecnología térmica, como la proveída mediante el uso de hornos de reflujo; 13. Method according to claim 11, which consists of incorporating the mechanical connectors to the electronic board using vertical, horizontal and rotational movements, such as those provided by the surface mounting technology placement machinery, for inserting the mechanical connectors; and fixing the mechanical connectors using thermal technology, such as that provided through the use of reflux furnaces;
14. Método conforme a la reivindicación 11 que consiste en ensamblar mediante un mecanismo que facilita el uso de fuerzas mecánicas, hidráulicas, neumáticas, eléctricas o alguna otra conocida en el estado del arte, para prensar los componentes de los conectares textiles hembra, la parte inferior del socket y la interfaz textil; 14. Method according to claim 11 consisting of assembling by means of a mechanism that facilitates the use of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical or other known forces in the state of the art, to press the components of the female textile connectors, the part bottom of the socket and textile interface;
15. Mecanismo conforme a la reivindicación 14 que comprende una primera parte que cuenta con la forma para albergar a un socket y que está conformada por un arreglo específico de ranuras donde se colocan los conectares textiles hembra y otro arreglo específico de ranuras dispuestas en los puntos necesarios para que las guías del socket asienten; 15. A mechanism according to claim 14 comprising a first part that has the shape to house a socket and is formed by a specific arrangement of grooves where the female textile connectors and another specific arrangement of grooves are placed arranged at the points necessary for the socket guides to seat;
16. Mecanismo conforme a la reivindicación 14 que comprende una segunda parte conformada por un arreglo específico de ranuras anulares para colocar los elementos de sujeción de conectares textiles hembra, socket e interfaz textil; 16. A mechanism according to claim 14 comprising a second part formed by a specific arrangement of annular grooves for positioning the fasteners of female textile connectors, socket and textile interface;
17. Mecanismo conforme a la reivindicación 14 donde cualquiera de sus partes pueden conformarse en una sola pieza o mediante elementos de unión para facilitar su manufactura; 17. Mechanism according to claim 14 wherein any of its parts can be formed in one piece or by connecting elements to facilitate its manufacture;
18. Método conforme a la reivindicación 11 que consiste en ensamblar el socket utilizando las guías proveídas en éste, además de unir la interfaz textil y socket con el textil inteligente usando técnicas de confección o manipulación de textiles sobre el patrón específico en forma de canal del socket. 18. Method according to claim 11, which consists of assembling the socket using the guides provided therein, in addition to joining the textile interface and socket with the smart textile using textile manufacturing or handling techniques on the specific channel-shaped pattern of the socket
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