DE102018128349A1 - Textile to stimulate areas of the body and clothing made from it - Google Patents

Abstract

A textile (1) for electromagnetic stimulation of body areas of a living being (2) and an item of clothing (3) are disclosed. The textile (1) has at least one magnetic field coil (4) integrated. To supply the magnetic field coil (4) with electrical current, at least two flat connection pads (6A, 6K) are provided which face an outside (101) of the textile (1). An electrical line (8) leads from the two flat connection pads (6A, 6K) to connections (4A, 4K) of the magnetic field coil (4). A control device (10) contacts the flat connection pads (6A, 6K) of the textile (1) with its electrical connections (8A, 8K).

Description

The present invention relates to a textile for stimulating areas of the body. The textile comprises an outside and an inside facing the body areas to be stimulated.

Various items of clothing for electrical stimulation (EMS) of muscles are known from the prior art.

The DE 10 2013 106 864 A1 discloses an article of clothing made of a textile material with at least two electrodes arranged on the article of clothing. The electrodes are sewn or woven into the item of clothing and, when the item of clothing is worn, make contact with at least one part of the body of the person wearing the item of clothing. Electrical line connections are arranged in the item of clothing, which supply the electrodes with electrical energy. The item of clothing has a control device which also controls the electrodes with an alternating voltage via lines. Likewise, a control device and its own battery can be assigned to each electrode. A data communication unit (tablet PC) can communicate with the item of clothing from a distance of over or up to 200 m and thus serves to set the control program for the electrodes.

Other arrangements and clothing for electrical stimulation are from the DE 10 2008 003 158 A1 , DE 10 2007 046 886 A1 , DE 20 2011 109 226 U1 , DE 20 2014 103 548 U1 , WO 2014/000736 A2 , WO 2009/138961 A2 , US 2008/0097530 A1 , KR 10 2010 0024265 A , WO 2014/123812 A1 , DE 10 2009 013 627 A1 , DE 10 2009 013 627 A1 , DE 202 092 19 U1 , DE 202 092 19 U1 , DE 10 2005 058 850 A1 , WO 2014/135636 A1 , DE 10 2013 106 864 A1 , DE 10 2015 002 565 A1 , DE 20 2014 102 735 U1 , DE 20 2014 102 737 U1 , DE 20 2015 005 645 U1 , WO 2014/000736 A2 and WO 20161/31935 A1 known.

The German patent application DE 10 2016 122 691 A1 discloses a device for influencing biological processes in a living tissue, in particular a human body. For this purpose, the human body (at least part of the tissue with a pulsating magnetic field) is applied. For this purpose, a field generating device for generating the pulsating magnetic field and a pulse generator for controlling the field generating device are provided. The pulse generator is designed in such a way that the pulsating magnetic field consists of a sequence of main pulses whose pulse repetition rate is between 0.01 and 1000 Hz.

The U.S. patent US 5,181,902 A discloses a device for pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. In particular, electromagnetic therapy is used in the area of the spine. The device comprises a front device and a rear device for transmitting the electromagnetic pulses to the human body. The front device and the rear device are anatomically designed in such a way that they comfortably enclose the human body.

The object of the invention is to create a textile with which muscles and nerves can be stimulated in areas of the body, the textile when used on areas of the body allowing independence from inpatient facilities for setting the various stimulation programs.

The above object is achieved by a textile for stimulating muscles and nerves in the body areas of a user, which comprises the features of claim 1.

With regard to the term “body areas”, it should be noted that not only the body areas of a person are meant in the sense of the invention. The body areas of an animal, such as a horse, camel, dog, hawk, or any other animal, can also be treated with the present invention. Accordingly, the term “textile” should generally be understood to mean a textile made up in this way, which is designed in such a way that it fits closely to the body areas of the living being to be treated. The generic term living being thus includes a human being and an animal.

With regard to the term “stimulation”, it should be noted that, in the sense of the invention, the stimulation may include electromagnetic stimulation, electrical stimulation, heat / cold stimulation or vibration stimulation. A combination of the aforementioned stimulations is also conceivable.

With regard to the term “data acquisition”, it should be noted that, in the sense of the invention, the data acquisition is a body data measurement, such as This includes, for example, heart rate variability (HRV), electroencephalography (EEG), respiratory rate, temperature, movement analysis, muscle activity, muscle fatigue, performance or sweat analysis. A sensor from the Fraunhofer Institute with the sensor name "ELECSA" can be used for welding analysis. According to the invention, this sensor can be integrated into the textile material for the item of clothing, because the electronics can also be placed on site.

The term “knitted” is to be interpreted to mean that the processing of one or more yarns into a textile material is generally meant.

According to the invention, the textile for stimulation and data acquisition of body areas of a living being defines an outside and an inside. The textile consists of a reversibly stretchable base material. According to the invention, the textile has integrated at least one magnetic field coil. The textile has at least two flat connection pads on the outside for the at least one magnetic coil. In each case, an electrical line leads from the two flat connection pads to connections of the magnetic field coil. A control device contacts the flat connection pads of the textile with electrical connections. The magnetic field coil is integrated in the textile in such a way that it is spaced from an outside and the inside of the textile. This prevents the at least one magnetic field coil from being in direct contact with the body areas, which has a negative effect on the wearing comfort. In addition, the magnetic field coil is protected from damage when putting the garment on and taking it off.

The magnetic field coil is controlled via the control device. For this purpose, a pocket is formed in the area of the flat connection pads for the at least one magnetic field coil. The control device is held in the pocket such that corresponding electrical connections for the magnetic field coil make electrical contact with the connection pads for the at least one magnetic field coil.

According to a further possible embodiment, in addition to the at least one magnetic field coil, the textile can have formed at least one pair of electrodes from a flat cathode and a flat anode. To contact each pair of electrodes, a flat connection pad is provided for the flat anode and a flat connection pad for the flat cathode of the pair of electrodes.

According to a possible embodiment of the invention, the flat anode and the flat cathode can be glued or sewn to the inside of the textile.

According to a further possible embodiment of the invention, the flat anode and the flat cathode can be formed at least partially from the electrically conductive and stretchable yarn.

According to a possible embodiment of the invention, the flat anode, the flat cathode and their flat connection pad can be formed at least partially from the electrically conductive and stretchable yarn. The flat connection pads point to the outside of the textile.

For electrical contacting, the flat connection pads for the pair of electrodes and the flat connection pads for the magnetic field coil are arranged on the outside of the textile in such a way that the control unit held in the pocket contacts the electrical connections for the magnetic field coil and the connection pads for the magnetic field coil. The electrical connection of the control unit also contacts the connection pad for the anode. The electrical connection of the control unit for the cathode contacts the connection pad for the cathode. With the configuration of the textile described here, electrical and / or electromagnetic stimulation can optionally be carried out.

According to a possible embodiment of the invention, the textile can consist of an electrically non-conductive and stretchable yarn. The flat connection pads for the magnetic field coil alone (only electromagnetic stimulation with the textile possible) or the flat connection pads for the magnetic field coil and the flat connection pads for the pair of electrodes are integrated in the textile formed from the electrically non-conductive and stretchable yarn.

According to a further possible embodiment, the flat cathode, the flat anode, the connection pad for the anode and the connection pad for the cathode, the knitted electrical line that connects the cathode and the connection pad for the cathode, and the knitted electrical line that the Anode and the connection pad for the anode, seamlessly knitted with the textile material. The seamless knitting has a positive effect on the comfort of the garment.

According to a possible embodiment of the invention, at least the electrical lines that lead from the two flat connection pads to connections of the magnetic field coil are made from the electrically conductive yarn and an electrically non-conductive and stretchable yarn. The electrical lines that lead from the two flat connection pads to the anode and the cathode of the electrode pair are made of the electrically conductive yarn and an electrically non-conductive and stretchable yarn. In this way, even when the item of clothing is put on, the necessary contact with the body areas is provided and the electrical conductivity is also ensured in the stretched state.

The item of clothing according to the invention can have at least one magnetic field coil comprise electromagnetic stimulation of at least one part of the body of a living being. The item of clothing lies on the area of the body to be stimulated. With an item of clothing designed in this way, only electromagnetic stimulation of areas of the body can be carried out. Since the control devices for the electromagnetic stimulation are also attached to the item of clothing, the electromagnetic stimulation can be carried out during the movement. The living being is therefore not exclusively bound to a local and fixed control unit.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the item of clothing can comprise at least one magnetic field coil for electromagnetic stimulation and at least one pair of electrodes for electrical stimulation of at least one body region. The light garment fits closely to the areas of the body to be simulated. The close contact is necessary so that the pair of electrodes has sufficient, electrically conductive contact with the body areas for the electrical stimulation.

The knitted textile of the at least one item of clothing, which is formed from the non-conductive yarn or the non-conductive yarn and the conductive yarn, is reversibly and elastically deformable. The at least one pocket can advantageously be designed in terms of shape and elastic deformation such that the at least one control device is securely held in the corresponding pocket of the item of clothing by elastic deformation of the material. The elastic deformation of the bag ensures that there is an electrically conductive contact with the connection pads of the item of clothing and the connections of the control unit in all situations, in particular and for example during movement, training positions, etc.

In one embodiment of the invention, an operating unit is wirelessly connected to the control device detachably held in the elastically deformable pocket. One of the control devices can be set with the control unit. The control device that communicates with the operating unit first is the central control device (master), as well as for the other local control devices (slaves) of the at least one item of clothing.

The control unit can be designed in different ways. The operating unit can, for example, without this being regarded as a limitation of the invention, smart glasses, a voice input module, a smartphone, a smart watch, a detector system integrated in the at least one item of clothing for evaluating the user's hand movements or at least one pressure-sensitive detector system that in which at least one item of clothing is integrated.

In one embodiment, the control units can each be arranged in a hermetically sealed housing. The housing is waterproof, for example. In a further embodiment, an inductively chargeable energy store is provided in the housing. The item of clothing, including the local control units, or the textile material with or without the local control units, can be washed at up to 90 ° C. There can be two variants of the item of clothing, the local control units being fully integrated or the local control units being removable from the item of clothing.

In general, in the sense of the invention, in all embodiments, the term “body area” means either exclusively a muscle area (for electromyostimulation (EMS)) or exclusively a nerve area (for nerve stimulation) or a combination of a muscle and nerve area from the selected training program. The body areas are, for example, but without wishing to restrict the invention thereto, neck areas, shoulder areas, shoulder blades, chest areas, back areas, biceps areas, triceps areas, front abdominal muscle areas, lateral abdominal muscle areas, anterior thigh areas, rear thigh areas, calf muscle areas and shin areas and / or individual muscles, muscle parts , individual nerves or groups of muscles and / or nerves of the user. Ultimately, each muscle and every nerve, including a damaged nerve, can be stimulated separately with the arrangement according to the invention if the at least one pair of electrodes is arranged accordingly. Furthermore, the item of clothing according to the invention is suitable for supporting movement of old people or animals.

In a further embodiment, the textile material of the garment is breathable.

• 1 eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Textils, das mindestens eine Spule zur elektromagnetischen Stimulation von Körperbereichen umfasst;
• 2 eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine weitere Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Textils, das mindestens eine Spule zur elektromagnetischen Stimulation und mindestens ein Elektrodenpaar zur Elektrostimulation von Körperbereichen umfasst;
• 3 eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine noch weitere Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Textils, das mindestens zwei Spulen zur elektromagnetischen Stimulation und mindestens ein Elektrodenpaar zur Elektrostimulation von Körperbereichen umfasst;
• 4 eine schematische Ansicht der Kontaktseite der am Textil bzw. am Bekleidungsstück anbringbaren Steuereinrichtung für die elektromagnetische Stimulation von Körperbereichen;
• 5 eine schematische Ansicht der Kontaktseite der am Textil bzw. am Bekleidungsstück anbringbaren Steuereinrichtung für die elektromagnetische Stimulation und die Elektrostimulation von Körperbereichen;
• 6 eine Vorderansicht einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Bekleidungsstücks (T-Shirt), das aus dem erfindungsgemäßen Textil besteht und für die elektromagnetische Stimulation und die Elektrostimulation von Körperbereichen geeignet ist;
• 7 eine Rückansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Bekleidungsstücks (T-Shirt) aus 6, das aus dem erfindungsgemäßen Textil besteht und für die elektromagnetische Stimulation und die Elektrostimulation von Körperbereichen des Rückens eines Benutzers geeignet ist;
• 8 eine vergrößerte Ansicht des in 6 mit „C“ gekennzeichneten Bereichs;
• 9 eine vergrößerte Ansicht des in 7 mit „E“ gekennzeichneten Bereichs;
• 10 eine Schnittansicht durch das erfindungsgemäße Textil entlang der in 1 gezeigten Schnittlinie A-A;
• 11 eine Schnittansicht durch das erfindungsgemäße Textil entlang der in 1 gezeigten Schnittlinie B-B;
• 12 eine Schnittansicht durch das erfindungsgemäße Textil entlang der in 2 gezeigten Schnittlinie A-A;
• 13 eine Schnittansicht durch das erfindungsgemäße Textil entlang der in 2 gezeigten Schnittlinie B-B;
• 14 eine schematische Draufsicht einer Ausführungsform einer Tasche des Bekleidungsstücks mit einer eingesetzten lokalen Steuereinrichtung zur Ansteuerung der mindestens einen Spule und/oder des mindestens einen Elektrodenpaares;
• 15 eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform von Bekleidungsstücken aus dem erfindungsgemäßen Textil, wobei das jeweilige Bekleidungsstück mit mindesten einer Steuerungseinrichtung versehen ist;
• 16 eine schematische Darstellung eines Pferdes, wobei das aus dem Textil gebildete Bekleidungsstück eine Satteldecke ist;
• 17 eine schematische Darstellung eines Pferdes, wobei das aus dem Textil gebildete Bekleidungsstück eine Satteldecke und Beinlinge sind;
• 18 eine schematische Darstellung eines Pferdes, wobei das aus dem Textil gebildete Bekleidungsstück eine Pferdedecke ist;
• 19 eine schematische Darstellung der nicht angelegten Pferdedecke aus 18;
• 20 eine schematische Darstellung eines Pferdes, wobei das aus dem Textil gebildete Bekleidungsstück ein Ganzkörperanzug ist;
• 21 eine schematische Darstellung eines nicht angelegten Ganzkörperanzugs aus 20;
• 22 eine schematische Seitenansicht eines Kamels, das beispielhaft ein Bekleidungsstück aus dem erfindungsgemäßen Textil trägt;
• 23 eine schematische Seitenansicht einer Kuh, die beispielhaft ein Bekleidungsstück aus dem erfindungsgemäßen Textil trägt;
• 24 eine schematische Seitenansicht eines Hundes, der beispielhaft ein Bekleidungsstück aus dem erfindungsgemäßen Textil trägt;
• 25 eine schematische Seitenansicht einer Katze, die beispielhaft ein Bekleidungsstück aus dem erfindungsgemäßen Textil trägt; und
• 26 eine schematische Darstellung eines Falken, der beispielhaft ein Bekleidungsstück aus dem erfindungsgemäßen Textil trägt.

The invention and its advantages are described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:

• 1 a schematic plan view of an embodiment of the textile according to the invention, which comprises at least one coil for electromagnetic stimulation of body areas;
• 2nd is a schematic plan view of a further embodiment of the textile according to the invention, the at least one coil includes electromagnetic stimulation and at least one pair of electrodes for electrostimulation of areas of the body;
• 3rd is a schematic plan view of yet another embodiment of the textile according to the invention, which comprises at least two coils for electromagnetic stimulation and at least one pair of electrodes for electrostimulation of body areas;
• 4th a schematic view of the contact side of the control device which can be attached to the textile or to the item of clothing for the electromagnetic stimulation of body regions;
• 5 a schematic view of the contact side of the control device which can be attached to the textile or to the item of clothing for the electromagnetic stimulation and the electrostimulation of body regions;
• 6 a front view of an embodiment of an article of clothing (T-shirt) according to the invention, which consists of the textile according to the invention and is suitable for electromagnetic stimulation and electrostimulation of areas of the body;
• 7 a rear view of the article of clothing according to the invention (T-shirt) 6 , which consists of the textile according to the invention and is suitable for electromagnetic stimulation and electrostimulation of body areas of the back of a user;
• 8th an enlarged view of the in 6 With " C. “Marked area;
• 9 an enlarged view of the in 7 With " E “Marked area;
• 10th a sectional view through the textile according to the invention along the in 1 shown cutting line AA ;
• 11 a sectional view through the textile according to the invention along the in 1 shown cutting line BB ;
• 12th a sectional view through the textile according to the invention along the in 2nd shown cutting line AA ;
• 13 a sectional view through the textile according to the invention along the in 2nd shown cutting line BB ;
• 14 a schematic plan view of an embodiment of a pocket of the item of clothing with an inserted local control device for controlling the at least one coil and / or the at least one pair of electrodes;
• 15 a schematic representation of an embodiment of items of clothing made of the textile according to the invention, the respective item of clothing being provided with at least one control device;
• 16 is a schematic representation of a horse, wherein the garment formed from the textile is a saddlecloth;
• 17th is a schematic representation of a horse, wherein the garment formed from the textile are a saddlecloth and leg warmers;
• 18th is a schematic representation of a horse, wherein the garment formed from the textile is a horse blanket;
• 19th a schematic representation of the horse blanket not created 18th ;
• 20th is a schematic representation of a horse, wherein the garment formed from the textile is a full body suit;
• 21st a schematic representation of a full body suit not created 20th ;
• 22 is a schematic side view of a camel wearing an example of an article of clothing from the textile according to the invention;
• 23 is a schematic side view of a cow wearing an example of an article of clothing from the textile according to the invention;
• 24th is a schematic side view of a dog wearing an example of an article of clothing from the textile according to the invention;
• 25th is a schematic side view of a cat wearing an example of an article of clothing from the textile according to the invention; and
• 26 is a schematic representation of a falcon wearing an example of clothing made of the textile according to the invention.

Identical reference numerals are used in the figures for identical or identically acting elements of the invention. Furthermore, for the sake of clarity, only reference numerals are shown in the individual figures which are necessary for the description of the respective figure. The illustrated embodiments merely represent examples of how the arrangement according to the invention and the item of clothing according to the invention could be designed and are not to be understood as a final limitation. The size relationships of the individual elements to one another in the figures do not always correspond to the real size relationships, since some shapes are simplified and other shapes are shown enlarged in relation to other elements for better illustration.

The following description shows only one possible embodiment of the electrode pairs. It is self-evident for a person skilled in the art that the shape and size of the electrode pairs can be chosen freely. Likewise, the manufacturing method according to the invention for the item of clothing allows the item of clothing to be individually adapted to a user.

The top views of the outside 101 the different embodiments of the textile (see 1 - 3rd ) give part of a garment 3rd (see Figures 6-7 and 15-26) again, depending on the version for different living beings 2nd (not shown here) can be used. 1 shows a schematic plan view of a possible embodiment of the textile according to the invention 1 . The embodiment of the textile shown here 1 shows the basic structure of the textile 1 for a piece of clothing 3rd for electromagnetic stimulation of parts of the body of a living being 2nd . The textile 1 has at least one magnetic field coil here 4th for electromagnetic stimulation of parts of the body of the living being 2nd . When presenting the 1 (Tight on the textile 1 ) are two flat connection pads 6A , 6K for the at least one magnetic coil 4th provided that to an outside 101 of the textile 1 point and, accordingly from the outside 101 forth, for the energy supply and control of the magnetic field coil 4th can be contacted. For the purpose of explaining the invention is a top view of the textile 1 also the magnetic field coil 4th shown, although this is in the textile 1 integrated (ie from the outside 101 and the inside 102 of the textile 1 spaced). The connections 4A and 4K the magnetic field coil 4th are each via an electrical line 8th with the connection pads 6A respectively. 6K for the magnetic field coil 4th connected.

The textile 1 the one in the 1-3 Embodiments shown are made of a non-conductive and stretchable yarn 106 produced. The connection pads 6A and 6K for the magnetic field coil 4th who have favourited Connection Pads 7A and 7K for the pair of electrodes 5 (please refer 2nd and 3rd ) and the electrical lines 8th respectively. 9 (please refer 2nd and 3rd ) are, according to a possible embodiment, at least partially of the conductive and stretchable yarn 105 produced. According to a further possible embodiment, the connection pads are 6A and 6K for the magnetic field coil 4th who have favourited Connection Pads 7A and 7K for the pair of electrodes (see 2nd and 3rd ) and the electrical lines 8th respectively. 9 (please refer 2nd and 3rd ) made of a conventional conductive material.

2nd shows a schematic plan view of a further embodiment of the textile according to the invention 1 . In addition to the at least one magnetic field coil 4th there is at least one pair of electrodes for electromagnetic stimulation 5 for electrostimulation of areas of the body 21st (please refer 10th or 12th ) of a living being 2nd intended.

As the embodiments of the 2nd and the 3rd can be removed, the electrostimulation with at least one pair of electrodes 5 from anode 52 and cathode 53 be performed. The electromagnetic stimulation can be done with the same textile 1 and with at least one magnetic field coil 4th be performed. The electromagnetic stimulation and the electrical stimulation can be applied at different times or at the same time. Likewise, when treating a living being 2nd only the electromagnetic stimulation or only the electrical stimulation can be used, although the textile 1 offers both stimulation options. The textile 1 has on the outside 101 the two connection pads 6A and 6K for the at least one magnetic field coil 4th and the connection pads 7A and 7K for the anode 52 or the cathode 51 of the electron pair 5 form. Electric lines 8th lead from the connection pads 6A and 6K to the at least one magnetic field coil 4th and electrical lines 9 lead from the connection pads 7A and 7K to the at least one anode 52 or the at least one cathode 51 . As already mentioned above, the connection pads are 6A and 6K and the connection pads 7A and 7K from the outside 101 of the textile accessible.

3rd shows a schematic plan view of yet another embodiment of the textile according to the invention 1 . The textile 1 has at least two magnetic field coils 4th for electromagnetic stimulation and at least one pair of electrodes 5 for electrostimulation of areas of the body 21st . In the embodiment shown here, each of the two magnetic field coils 4th in the effective area of the anode 52 or the cathode 51 arranged of the electrode pair.

The in the 1 - 3rd The illustrated embodiments are only examples, such as the textile according to the invention 1 can be executed. In no way is the number of magnetic field coils shown 4th and the electrode pairs 5 and their spatial arrangement to one another as a limitation of the invention. The arrangement and number of magnetic field coils 4th and / or pairs of electrodes 5 can vary depending on the living being to be treated 2nd or individualized according to the type of treatment.

4th shows a schematic view of the contact page 12th the control device 10th that on the, from the textile 1 existing, garment 3rd for electromagnetic stimulation of areas of the body 21st can be attached (not shown). In this embodiment, the control device 10th on the contact page 12th , two electrical connections 8A and 8K trained in the way the connection pads 6A and 6K for the at least one magnetic field coil 4th electrical contact.

5 shows a schematic view of a further embodiment of the contact side 12th the control device 10th . The textile 1 or the item of clothing 3rd has two flat connection pads 7A and 7K for the flat anode 52 or the flat cathode 51 and two connection pads 6A , 6K for at least one magnetic field coil 4th on (not shown). The control device has electrical contacting 10th the electrical connections 8A and 8K and the electrical connections 9A and 9K . The one on the textile 1 or the item of clothing 3rd attached control device 10th makes contact with the electrical connections 8A and 8K the connection pads 6A and 6K and with the electrical connections 9A and 9K the connection pads 7A and 7K of the textile 1 or the item of clothing 3rd .

How to make the electrical contact between the electrical connections 8A and 8K respectively. 9A and 9K the control device 10th and the connection pads 6A and 6K respectively. 9A and 9K is based on the representation of the 14 referred.

6 shows a front view of an embodiment for an article of clothing according to the invention 3rd (T-shirt). The garment 3rd has a pair of electrodes 5 in the chest and stomach area of a user of the item of clothing 3rd educated. Likewise, in the area of the anode 51 and the cathode 52 one magnetic field coil each 4th intended. The garment 3rd consists essentially of a knitted textile 1 . According to a possible embodiment, at least the current-carrying components, such as, for example, the connection pads 6A and 6K for the magnetic field coils 4th , the connection pad 7K for the cathode 51 , the connection pad 7A for the anode 52 and the electrical lines 8th and 9 from the connection pads 6A and 6K or from the connection pads 7A and 7K , knitted and during the knitting process for the garment 3rd be generated. Likewise, the pair of electrodes 5 (Anode 52 and cathode 51 ) are knitted. For the garment 3rd become electrically conductive and elastically stretchable yarns 105 (not shown here; see 8th and 9 ) and electrically non-conductive and elastically stretchable yarns 106 (not shown here; see 8th and 9 ) entangled. This results in an elastic and stretchable garment 3rd with at least elastic and stretchable connection pads 6A , 6K , 7A and 7K and electrical cables 8th and 9 .

Although the description below relates to the manufacture of the textile 1 made of an electrically conductive and elastically stretchable yarn 105 and an electrically non-conductive and elastically stretchable yarn 106 refers, this should not be interpreted as a limitation of the invention. The textile 1 can only be made from the non-conductive and elastically stretchable yarn 106 getting produced. The connection pads 6A , 6K , 7A and 7K , electrical cables 8th and 9 and the electrodes 51 , 52 of the electrode pair 5 can be made from conventional and electrically conductive materials.

With the elastic stretchability of the garment 3rd ensures that the anodes 52 and cathodes 51 of the electrode pairs 5 of the garment 3rd fit tightly and flush against the body areas (not shown here) of a user (not shown). This ensures optimal and effective electrical stimulation of the body areas. In addition, the knitting process involves at least one pair of electrodes 5 consisting of the flat cathode 51 and the flat anode 52 , over the electrical lines 9 with the connection pads 7A and 7K will connect. The connection pad 7K for the cathode 51 and the connection pad 7A for the anode 52 over the knitted electrical wire 9 are connected, are seamless with the other flat areas 40 of the textile material 100 from the non-conductive and stretchable yarn 106 educated. Due to the elasticity of the textile and the seamless knitting of the current-carrying components (anode 52 , Cathode 51 , Connection pads 7A and 7K , electric lines 8th and 9 , etc.), can optimally transmit the signals to the body areas 21st (not shown here) must always be given.

7 shows a rear view of the article of clothing according to the invention 3rd (T-shirt) 6 with a possible embodiment of the arrangement of a pair of electrodes 5 in the back of the garment 3rd . How out 6 and also from 7 can be seen, the anodes 52 and the cathodes 51 can be made or knitted in any shape. Likewise, in the area of the anode 52 and the cathode 51 one magnetic field coil each 4th intended. The magnetic field coils 4th are made using appropriate electrically conductive and stretchable cables 8th from the connection pads 6A and 6K supplied with the electrical energy for electromagnetic stimulation. Although the description of the 6 and 7 on a T-shirt as a piece of clothing 3rd limited, this should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. With the knitting process for the textile material 100 can be any piece of clothing 3rd be made in size and shape. The electrode pairs can also be used 5 and / or the magnetic field coils 4th placed anywhere on the garment. An individualization of the positioning of the electrode pairs 5 and the Magnetic field coils 4th is possible. So that the garment 3rd to the needs of the living being 2nd be adjusted.

8th shows an enlarged view of the in 6 area marked with C. Here is a section of the flat cathode 51 with a section of the flat cathode 51 adjacent area 40 shown. The area 40 shows an enlarged section of the non-conductive yarn 106 manufactured textile 1 . The cathode 51 is at least partially made up of several knitted strands of the conductive and stretchable yarn 105 built up. The one on the flat cathode 51 adjacent area 40 of the textile material 100 is also made from several entangled strands of the non-conductive and stretchable yarn 106 built up. The leading yarn 105 the flat cathode 51 are about connections 18th electrically connected to each other. The connections 18th are also made of the conductive and stretchable yarn 105 made and therefore stretchy.

9 shows an enlarged view of the in 7 With E marked area. Here is part of the flat anode 52 , part of the connection pad 7A for the anode 52 and the electrical wire 9 between the connection pad 7A and the anode 52 shown. The flat anode 52 , the connection pad 7A for the anode 52 and the electrical wire 9 are made up of several strands of the conductive and stretchable yarn 105 are established, each via a connection 18th from the conductive yarn 105 are interconnected. Analogous to the description 8th are also connections here 18th from the conductive yarn 105 provided the strands of the flat anode 52 and the strands of the connector pad 7A for the anode 52 connect electrically conductive.

10th shows a part of a sectional view through the textile according to the invention 1 along the in 1 shown cutting line AA . The textile 1 of the garment 3rd is essentially flush with its inside 102 on the corresponding areas of the body 21st at. During the knitting process for the textile or garment 3rd will also be a bag 11 for the control device 10th knitted. The bags 11 are in the 6 and 7 not shown for reasons of clarity. Thanks to the elasticity and stretchability of the pockets 11 ensures that the control devices 10th always safely in your pockets 11 are held and the connection pads are reliable 6A and 6K for the at least one magnetic field coil 4th Contact electrically (not shown here). The control device 10th has on a contact page 12th electrical connections 8A and 8K educated. If the local control device 10th in the designated pocket 11 is inserted, contact the connections 8A and 8K the corresponding connection pad 6A and 6K for the magnetic field coil 4th . As from the representation of the 10th can be seen, the connection pads extend 6A and 6K for the magnetic field coil 4th not through the entire thickness D of the textile material 1 .

11 shows a part of a sectional view through the textile according to the invention 1 (or item of clothing 3rd ) along the in 1 shown cutting line BB . From this sectional view it can be seen that the connection pad 6A for the magnetic field coil 4th via an electrical line 8th with the magnetic field coil 4th connected is. The connection pad is similar (not shown here) 6K over the electrical wire 8th with the magnetic field coil 4th connected. From the representation in 11 can be seen that the magnetic field coil 4th in textile 1 is integrated and from the outside 101 and the inside 102 of the textile 1 by a distance 15 is spaced.

12th shows a part of a sectional view through the textile according to the invention 1 along the in 2nd shown cutting line AA . The textile 1 of the garment 3rd is essentially flush with its inside 102 on the corresponding areas of the body 21st at. During the knitting process for the textile or garment 3rd will also be a bag 11 for the control device 10th knitted. The bags 11 are in the 6 and 7 not shown for reasons of clarity. Thanks to the elasticity and stretchability of the pockets 11 ensures that the control devices 10th always safely in your pockets 11 are held and the connection pads are reliable 7K for the cathode 51 and the connection pad 7A for the anode 52 electrical contact. Likewise, as in 10th shown, the connection pads 6A and 6K from the control device 10th contacted. The local control facility 10th has a contact page 12th that the electrical connections 8A and 8K for the magnetic field coil 4th (not shown here) and the electrical connections 9A and 9K for the anode 52 or cathode 51 has trained. If the control device 10th in the designated pocket 11 is inserted, contact the electrical connections 8A and 8K the connection pads 6A and 6K (not shown here) and the electrical connections 9A and 9K the connection pads 7A and 7K .

13 shows a part of a sectional view through the article of clothing according to the invention 3rd along the in 2nd shown cutting line BB . From this sectional view it can be seen that the connection pad 7A via an electrical line 9 with the anode 52 connected is. The connection pad is also analog (not shown here) 7K for the cathode 51 over a line 9 with the cathode 51 connected. The connection pad 6A is over a line 8th with the magnetic field coil 4th connected. The connection pad is also (not shown here) 6K over a line 8th with the magnetic field coil 4th connected. The garment 3rd lies flat on the body area 21st so that over the inside 102 of the garment 3rd the anode 52 and the cathode 51 with the body area 21st is in contact.

14 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a bag 11 of the garment 3rd or the textile 1 . According to a possible embodiment, several buttons can be used 34 , 35 , 36 and 37 to operate the local control device 10th in textile 1 of the garment 3rd be knitted in or integrated. One control unit 70 (for example as in 15 shown) connects via short-range radio (such as Bluetooth) to the pocket 11 inserted and there by the elasticity of the textile 1 held local control device 10th . The button's 34 , 35 , 36 and 37 can e.g. B. be designed as a textile push button. The button's 34 , 35 , 36 and 37 can with the conductive yarn 105 in the manufacture of the textile 1 to be knitted. For example, one of the buttons is a voice control button 34 with which a voice control of the local control device 10th is possible. Another key is, for example, an on / off key 37 with which the local control device 10th can be switched off or on. A lower intensity button 35 allows, for example, a reduction in the intensity of a variable. A higher intensity button 36 enables, for example, an increase in the intensity of a variable.

15 shows a schematic representation of a living being 2nd , such as B. a person wearing two garments 3rd bears that from the textile 1 are made. The clothing 3rd are shown in the embodiment shown here as a long-sleeved shirt and long trousers. Each of the clothing items 3rd carries at least one control device 10th that on the outside 101 of the at least one item of clothing 3rd arranged. The control devices 10th are in pockets 11 housed and contact via the outside 101 of the garment 3rd who have favourited Connection Pads 6A , 6K for the magnetic field coil 4th (not shown here) and / or the connection pad 7A for the anode 52 (not shown here) and the connection pad 7K for the cathode 51 (not shown here). Via an operating unit 70 can be implemented in an external device that is external to at least one item of clothing 3rd is arranged. Alternatively, the central control unit 70 however also on or in at least one item of clothing 3rd be arranged. In the event that the central control unit 70 The central control unit can be implemented using a smartwatch, a smartphone or a tablet or the like 70 also in a special holder (not shown here) on the item of clothing 3rd be accommodated. If the user 20th The operating unit can train on or on a training device, for example a treadmill or ergometer 70 attached to the training device and also used in parallel for entertainment purposes. The control unit 70 is about wireless communication 71 with the control devices 10th connected.

The textile 1 is in this embodiment, as in 16 evident, designed as a saddlecloth and lies flush with its inside 102 on at least one corresponding area of the body 21st of a living being 2nd , here of a horse, on (not shown). The textile 1 is with at least one control device 10th provided, by means of which the electromagnetic and / or the electrical stimulation of corresponding areas of the horse's body can be initiated (not shown).

17th shows a schematic representation of several embodiments of the textile according to the invention 1 attached to a horse. According to one embodiment, the textile is 1 trained here as a leg warmers. So is the textile 1 designed as a saddlecloth (see 16 ). The textile 1 the leg warmers are stretchable so that the leg warmers fit snugly against the horse's legs. The leg warmers can e.g. B. be closed with a zipper, Velcro or the like.

18th shows a schematic representation of a further embodiment of the textile according to the invention 1 used in a horse. The textile 1 is designed here as a horse blanket. The textile 1 is stretchable so that the horse blanket fits snugly against the horse's torso. This shows 19th an embodiment of the textile 1 as a horse blanket that is not laid out. At least the cathode 51 and the anode 52 (not shown here), if there is any permanent contact with the horse's at least one body area (torso), the textile has 1 on at least a first edge 31 and on at least a second edge 32 at least one closure means each 33 educated.

20th shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of the textile according to the invention 1 used on a horse. In the embodiment shown here, the textile is 1 designed as a full body suit (at least for the torso and legs of the horse). The textile 1 is stretchable so that the full body suit is at least close to the torso and legs of the horse. This shows 21st the embodiment of the textile 1 as a full body suit that is not designed. At least the cathode 51 and the anode 52 , if available (not shown here) to the for The textile has the intended areas of the body, e.g. the legs and torso, of the horse 1 on several first edges 31 and on several second edges 32 at least one closure means each 33 educated.

22 shows a schematic side view of a living being 2nd that is a camel. That from the textile 1 manufactured garment 3rd essentially surrounds the camel's torso.

23 shows a schematic side view of a living being 2nd that is a cow. That from the textile 1 manufactured garment 3rd essentially surrounds the cow's torso.

24th shows a schematic side view of a living being 2nd who is a dog. That from the textile 1 manufactured garment 3rd essentially surrounds the dog's torso.

25th shows a schematic side view of a living being 2nd that is a cat. Here too, this is made of textile 1 manufactured garment 3rd essentially the cat's torso.

26 shows a schematic side view of a living being 2nd that is a hawk. That from the textile 1 manufactured garment 3rd essentially surrounds the hull of the falcon.

The in the 22 - 26 illustrated embodiments of the as a piece of clothing 3rd made textile 1 should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. The garment 3rd can of course also for other body parts of a living being 2nd be trained (see the use of the item of clothing 3rd with a horse ( 16 - 21st ). The items of clothing are for stimulating the electromagnetic and / or electrical stimulation 3rd for different living beings 1 equipped with at least one control device (not shown here). The type of stimulation to be used in the respective living being (electromagnetic and / or electrical) depends on whether there is electrical conductivity from the item of clothing to the respective body areas of the living being. At the in 26 the falcon shown is the garment 3rd or textile 1 designed such that only electromagnetic stimulation is used. The falcon's plumage does not allow electrical conductivity from the pair of electrodes 5 to the falcon's body areas.

The application has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, it is conceivable for a person skilled in the art that modifications or changes of the invention can be made without leaving the scope of protection of the following claims.

All of the previously described embodiments of the item of clothing can be used both individually and in any combination. In particular, all the described features and embodiments of the item of clothing according to the invention are also to be understood as features and embodiments of the item of clothing produced using the manufacturing method according to the invention, even if these are not explicitly mentioned at every point.

Reference symbol list

1

Textile

2nd

Creature

3rd

Garment

4th

Magnetic field coil

4A

connection

4K

connection

5

Pair of electrodes

6A

Connection pad for magnetic field coil

6K

Connection pad for magnetic field coil

7A

Connection pad for anode

7K

Connection pad for cathode

8th

electrical line

8A

electrical connection for magnetic field coil

8K

electrical connection for magnetic field coil

9

electrical line

9A

electrical connection anode

9K

electrical connection for cathode

10th

local control facility

11

bag

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Contact page

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distance

18th

links

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Body area

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flat outer wall

31

Closure means

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first edge

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second margin

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Voice control button, textile push button

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lower intensity button, textile push button

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higher intensity button, textile push button

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On / off button, textile push button

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flat area

51

cathode

52

anode

70

Control unit

71

wireless communication

101

Outside

102

inside

105

conductive and stretchable yarn

106

non-conductive and stretchable yarn

300

humidity

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Cutting line

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Cutting line

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Area

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thickness

E

Area

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Claims (12)

Textile (1) for the stimulation and data acquisition of body areas (21) of a living being (2), the textile (1) defining an outside (101) and an inside (102) and consisting of a reversibly stretchable base material (100), characterized by , at least one magnetic field coil (4) which is integrated in textile (1); two flat connection pads (6A, 6K) for the at least one magnetic coil (4), which point to an outside (101) of the textile (1); each have an electrical line (8) leading from the two flat connection pads (6A, 6K) to connections (4A, 4K) of the magnetic field coil (4); and a control device (10) which contacts the flat connection pads (6A, 6K) of the textile (1) with electrical connections (8A, 8K). Textile (1) after Claim 1 The magnetic field coil (4) is integrated in the textile (1) in such a way that it is spaced apart from the outside (101) and the inside (102) of the textile (1). Textile (1) after Claim 1 A pocket (11) is formed in the area of the flat connection pads (6A, 6K) for the at least one magnetic field coil (4), a control device (10) being held in the pocket (11) in such a way that corresponding electrical connections (8A , 8K) for the magnetic field coil (4) electrically connect the connection pads (6A, 6K) for the at least one magnetic field coil (4). Textile (1) after Claim 1 , wherein the textile (1) has formed at least one pair of electrodes (5) from a flat cathode (51) and a flat anode (52), one flat connection pad (7A) each for the flat anode (52) and one flat connection pad each (7K) is provided for the flat cathode (51) of the pair of electrodes (5), and the flat connection pads (7A, 7K) point to the outside (101) of the textile (1). Textile (1) after Claim 4 , wherein the flat connection pads (7A, 7K) for the pair of electrodes (5) and the flat connection pads (6A, 6K) for the magnetic field coil (4) are arranged on the outside (101) of the textile (1) such that the in Bag (11) held control unit (10) with the electrical connections (8A, 8K) for the magnetic field coil (4), the connection pads (6A, 6K) for the magnetic field coil (4) and with the electrical connection (9A) for the anode ( 52) and the electrical connection (9K) for the cathode (51), the connection pad (7A) for the anode (52) and the connection pad (7K) for the cathode (51). Textile (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least the flat cathode (51) and the flat anode (52) for the electrical stimulation are sewn or glued to the inside (102) of the textile (1). Textile (1) according to one of the preceding Claims 1 to 5 , wherein the textile (1) consists of an electrically non-conductive and stretchable yarn (106) and wherein, the flat connection pads (6A, 6K) for the magnetic field coil (4) or the flat connection pads (6A, 6K) for the magnetic field coil (4 ) and the flat connection pads (7A, 7K) for the pair of electrodes (5) in which the textile (1) formed from the electrically non-conductive and stretchable yarn (106) is integrated. Textile (1) according to one of the preceding Claims 1 to 5 , wherein the flat cathode (51), the flat anode (52), the connection pad (7A) for the anode (52) and the connection pad (7K) for the cathode (51), the knitted electrical line (9) which the Connects cathode (51) and the connection pad (7K) for the cathode (51), and the knitted electrical line (9), which connects the anode (52) and the connection pad (7A) for the anode (52), seamlessly with the textile material (100) are entangled. Textile (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least the electrical lines (8) leading from the two flat connection pads (6A, 6K) to connections (4A, 4K) of the magnetic field coil (4), from the electrically conductive yarn ( 105) and an electrically non-conductive and stretchable yarn (106). Textile (1) according to one of the preceding Claims 7 to 10th , wherein electrical lines (9), which lead from the two flat connection pads (7A, 7K) to the anode (52) and the cathode (51) of the electrode pair (5), made of the electrically conductive yarn (105) and one not electrically conductive and stretchable yarn (106) are made. Garment (3) from a textile (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 10th The item of clothing (3) comprises at least one magnetic field coil (4) for the electromagnetic stimulation of at least one body area of a living being (2) and the item of clothing (3) lies against the body area of the living being (2). Garment (3) made of a textile (1) according to one of the preceding Claims 1 to 10th , The item of clothing (3) comprises at least one magnetic field coil (4) for electromagnetic stimulation and at least one pair of electrodes (5) for electrical stimulation of at least one area of the body and at least one pair of electrodes (5) for electrical stimulation, the Garment (3) fits tightly to the respective body area.

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