Digital control systems and methods for adaptive apparel
US12161171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C11/165
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A control system for use within an adaptive support garment is discussed herein. The control system can include a lace spool, a ratchet mechanism, an actuator, and a control circuit. The lace spool can include a lace groove adapted to accumulate a portion of a lace cable coupled to a support structure within the adaptive support garment. The ratchet mechanism can be configured to control rotation of the lace spool during operation of the control system. The actuator can be adapted to control engagement of the ratchet mechanism. The control circuit electrically can be coupled to the actuator and can be configured to operate the actuator to engage or disengage the ratchet mechanism. In operation, rotation of the lace spool controls an effective length of the lace cable to provide adaptive support.
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