This disclosure pertains to a composite fiber mat for producing a support plate for a motor vehicle component, wherein at least a first subarea of the composite fiber mat is provided with at least one reinforcing seam.

This disclosure pertains to a composite fiber mat for producing a support plate for a motor vehicle component, wherein at least a first subarea of the composite fiber mat is provided with at least one reinforcing seam.

A process for attaching a functional flexible element on a flexible support without the use of adhesive composition. The process comprises a step of depositing a functional flexible element on a flexible support, a step of stitching along a zigzag line of at least one binding yarn on either side of the functional flexible element along the functional flexible element while retaining the functional flexible element on the flexible support. The first binding yarn(s) are stitched into the flexible support at stitching points to a depth of less than the thickness of the flexible support.

A process for attaching a functional flexible element on a flexible support without the use of adhesive composition. The process comprises a step of depositing a functional flexible element on a flexible support, a step of stitching along a zigzag line of at least one binding yarn on either side of the functional flexible element along the functional flexible element while retaining the functional flexible element on the flexible support. The first binding yarn(s) are stitched into the flexible support at stitching points to a depth of less than the thickness of the flexible support.

A stitch-bonded tape or other directionally stabilized product wherein stitch-bonding is carried out by overstitching yarns stitched through a sheeting or other surface substrate in conjunction with the introduction of high tenacity lay-in yarn elements disposed longitudinally in the machine direction of formation to provide strength in the length direction. The overstitching yarns secure the lay-in yarns in place relative to the surface substrate. An adhesive or other coating is disposed in covering relation to the lay-in yarn elements.

A stretchable battery and the method of manufacturing the same. The stretchable battery can be manufactured by using a printing process. The construction of the stretchable battery can comprise a first layer of an elastomer film, a first current collector layer, a layer of cathode, a separating layer, a layer of anode, and a second current collector layer. Metal traces can be used to couple with the first and/or the second current collector layers.

Disclosed herein are structure and method for connecting a fabric sensor and a digital yarn. The structure includes a sheet-type member which is configured to be worn on a body of a wearer, a first fabric sensor which is provided on the sheet-type member and senses a biological signal, a digital yarn which is provided on the first fabric sensor and has a peeled portion that is electrically connected to the first fabric sensor, a sewing yarn which couples a portion of the digital yarn to the first fabric sensor by sewing, and a second fabric sensor which is coupled to the first fabric sensor and covers an upper portion of the peeled portion.

Disclosed herein are structure and method for connecting a fabric sensor and a digital yarn. The structure includes a sheet-type member which is configured to be worn on a body of a wearer, a first fabric sensor which is provided on the sheet-type member and senses a biological signal, a digital yarn which is provided on the first fabric sensor and has a peeled portion that is electrically connected to the first fabric sensor, a sewing yarn which couples a portion of the digital yarn to the first fabric sensor by sewing, and a second fabric sensor which is coupled to the first fabric sensor and covers an upper portion of the peeled portion.

A system for forming a waterproof seam between to sewn materials. The seam is formed using an adhesive coated thread. A thin strip of adhesive is placed between the two materials at the seam line. As the coated thread is sewn into the seam heat and pressure are simultaneously applied, melting the adhesive coating thereby filling the needle punctures. The melted adhesive coating will also flow into the areas between the needle punctures and between the materials. The heat and pressure applied to the coated thread will also melt the adhesive strip, causing additional adhesive to flow into the needle punctures and the areas between needle punctures.

A system for forming a waterproof seam between to sewn materials. The seam is formed using an adhesive coated thread. A thin strip of adhesive is placed between the two materials at the seam line. As the coated thread is sewn into the seam heat and pressure are simultaneously applied, melting the adhesive coating thereby filling the needle punctures. The melted adhesive coating will also flow into the areas between the needle punctures and between the materials. The heat and pressure applied to the coated thread will also melt the adhesive strip, causing additional adhesive to flow into the needle punctures and the areas between needle punctures.