Mechanical control systems and methods for adaptive apparel
US12059042B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D2400/82
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A control system for controlling tension applied to a lace cable coupled to a support structure of an adaptive support garment is discussed herein. The control system can include a lace spool, a damper mechanism, and a locking ring. The lace spool can include a lace groove to receive the lace cable and a rotary bias member to apply rotational tension to resist extension of the lace cable out of a housing holding the control system. The damper mechanism is engagable with the lace spool to generate an additional rotational tension resisting extension of the lace cable out of the housing. The locking ring is frictionally coupled to the lace spool, and the locking ring can include a lock wedge adapted to disengage the damper mechanism upon rotation into a pre-determined rotational position relative to the damper mechanism.
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