EP2803279B1 - Jacket with climate control - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a garment for outerwear in the form of a jacket, in particular a cold or winter jacket.

Jackets, especially cold or winter jackets, have the task of protecting the wearer from the cold. A jacket is usually for a certain temperature range of the ambient temperature, e.g. -15 ° C to - 25 ° C, designed. In this temperature range, the jacket usually provides the wearer with a comfortable wearing climate for heat and moisture inside the jacket. In other words, the wearer is then neither too cold nor too warm, and he remains warm and dry, i. does not sweat in the jacket.

The problem is the use of such jackets with frequent changes in temperature. In the case of cold outside temperatures, motor vehicle drivers are particularly affected as carriers of the jackets, if they often leave the vehicle and enter it. Generally, there are large temperature differences between the interior of the vehicle (e.g., + 20 ° C) and the outside temperature (e.g., -20 ° C). Affected in this regard are e.g. Couriers, mail carriers, paramedics etc.

It is therefore usual to either choose a jacket that is suitable for the outside temperature and always get rid of it in the vehicle. Or, choose a jacket suitable for and maintain a medium temperature range (e.g., 0 ° C). The wearer then accepts that he is usually too warm in the vehicle and usually too cold outdoors.

The WO 03/061412 A2 discloses a garment for warming and cooling body parts of a wearer in which the garment is made of a multi-layer material that extends substantially over a region covering the entire surface of a body part of a wearer. The multilayer material here comprises an inner layer of a moisture-conducting material, a cooling or A heating layer comprising a phase change material having the ability to maintain its temperature against a temperature gradient over a period of time, and an outer layer of a material having a low thermal conductivity. Exemplary of the garment is also called a jacket.

The object of the present invention is to specify an improved jacket which is better suited, in particular, for the abovementioned purpose of use.

The object is achieved by a jacket according to claim 1, which has an inner skin and an outer skin. Between inner skin and outer skin, a food area is enclosed. The jacket has at least one active storage element containing a storage medium based on a change in its state of aggregation. The jacket has the following components, which act synergistically together in the sense of an active climate control: In the feed area of the jacket at least one of the active storage elements (heat storage) for receiving, storing and releasing heat is arranged. The storage element can absorb excess body heat of the wearer when it enters warm environment. On the other hand, when the wearer returns to the cold, the storage element gives heat back to the wearer. Temperature differences can be compensated. In particular, with frequent temperature changes, the storage element unfolds its optimal effect, since the amount of heat to be stored in such storage elements that can be integrated into garments is limited. The lining region of the jacket also typically includes a heat-insulating material, e.g. Down or plastics. Air duct and storage element replace at appropriate locations or at least a portion of the insulating material or are additionally present there.

At least part of the feed area is designed as an air channel. In the air duct, air can circulate along the food area. The air duct is in particular continuous, ie formed as a single air duct, so that along the entire extension length of air in the Essentially free to circulate within the jacket. Circulating "along" the food area means circulating air in parallel between the inner and outer skin, but not perpendicular thereto, ie, through the inner or outer skin. The storage element is fluidly connected to the air duct so that air can circulate between the air duct and the storage element. In particular, the storage element is at least partially disposed in the air duct.

The synergistic effect is that air can be exchanged between different areas of the jacket covered by the air duct and so can exchange heat with the storage element. In other words, excess body heat from all regions of the jacket detected by the air duct can be transported to the storage element and stored there, or heat given off by the storage element can be transported into all corresponding jacket regions. A heat balance by the memory element is not only at the location of the memory element, but in all jacket areas, which are detected by the air duct.

This offers a significantly improved thermal regulation in the jacket compared to an only locally arranged storage element without air duct, which can absorb or release heat only in its arrangement area. Thus, the performance of the memory element is significantly increased, since this can reach significantly larger body areas of the wearer heat balancing. This results in a particularly uniform interior climate in the jacket and a large-scale temperature compensation when switching between hot and cold outside temperatures, especially when entering and exiting a vehicle in a cold outdoor environment. It is important that the storage element is limited only to certain area of the jacket, so that a temperature gradient in the jacket arises during temperature changes, which then in cooperation with the air duct allows an exchange of air and thus a climate control.

In the shoulder region of the jacket, on the side of the lining region which faces the outer skin, a heat reflector, formed by a film-coated material, is arranged, which reflects heat toward the inner skin. The shoulder portion of the jacket is that portion that covers the upper portion of the back and chest of a wearer of the jacket. This aspect of the invention is based on the realization that the heat radiation of persons in the shoulder area is greatest. Due to the heat reflector, heat emitted by the body is reflected back to the body in this area and thus remains inside the jacket. The synergy effect consists in the fact that the reflector in cold outside temperatures causes an additional heat effect, since the radiated heat as soon as it reaches the area of an air duct, distributed in the jacket and can be used to warm the body. At warm outdoor temperatures, the reflected heat does not result in local overheating and therefore e.g. Moisture formation, since body heat from the shoulder area, as soon as it reaches the air duct, transported to the storage element and can be recorded there.

In the underarm area of the jacket and / or in the middle lumbar region of the jacket, the inner skin is designed as an active transport element. The active transport element transports moisture, which is present in the interior of the jacket or arises there during wear, into the feed area. The mid lumbar region is the jacket area where the wearer's lumbar spine is located. The underarm area is the area of the jacket that is located in the area of the wearers armpits when worn. The invention is based in this regard on the knowledge that the underarm and lumbar region is that region of the jacket on which perspiration first occurs at the wearer when it becomes too warm. However, moisture in the jacket reduces its thermal insulation property in the cold. The synergy effect is that the resulting moisture in the jacket at the critical points mentioned inside the jacket is removed and as soon as it reaches the air duct, is distributed along with the circulating air over a large area in the jacket. This allows moisture to diffuse out of the jacket over a large area. The wearer stays dry when it is in (too) warm environment. The next change to the cold, the jacket has to due to the dryness their full insulation against the cold. This measure also promotes a pleasant wearing comfort of the jacket in the warm area, as resulting body moisture is dissipated and can form any damp spots on the jacket or underwear of the wearer. The next change to the cold area so remain no damp and thus unpleasant cold spots where the heat insulation properties would be lost.

The jacket of the invention is based on the recognition that different human body sites, i. Body parts of the wearer react differently to high and low ambient temperatures or a corresponding temperature change. For this reason, in the development of the lining of the jacket, which is arranged in the feed area, and the inner skin and outer skin advanced modern fabrics were used. In addition, it was considered to position the materials with regard to their climate-functional technologies so that different thermal zones of the body are served differently. The climate control in the jacket is thus based on the principle to create an air volume in the air duct and to circulate this. The storage element serves as a "motor" for air circulation.

In the invention, the storage element includes a storage medium whose heat storage properties are based on a change in its state of aggregation. An example of this is e.g. Waxes exhibiting phase transitions in the range of body temperature of a wearer (e.g., in the range of between 20 ° C and 40 ° C) where the state of aggregation is changed. The waxes mentioned melt or solidify at these temperatures. Such memory elements are particularly suitable for garments and therefore easy to integrate in a jacket. Such storage media or storage elements are also commercially available.

In a further preferred embodiment, the heat reflector contains a perforated, heat-reflecting film, in particular an aluminum foil. The perforated film has a good one However, heat reflection properties through the perforation can also diffuse body moisture of the wearer away from the body, so that the use of the heat reflector also reduces the formation of moisture in the jacket.

In a further preferred embodiment, the lining region of the jacket is at least partially filled with an insulating material which allows air circulation in its interior, at least in one direction parallel to the inner and outer skin. The Isoliermatieral then fulfills a dual purpose, namely on the one hand, the actual heat insulation and on the other hand, the formation of at least a portion of the air duct. In particular, so the entire feed area, if it is filled with the insulating material, can be used as an air channel for air circulation. Such an insulating material is, for example, an insulating material formed from air-filled microcells.

In a further preferred embodiment, the air duct extends from the storage element into the shoulder area and / or as far as the transport elements. The reflected heat thus reaches the air duct directly and can be distributed in the jacket as described above. The expansion of the air channel to the transport elements out causes the moisture transported away directly reaches the air duct and is dissipated or distributed over this together with circulating air particularly fast and effective as described above.

In a further preferred embodiment, the inner skin is additionally designed as a transport element at least in a part of the back region of the jacket and / or in the flank region of the jacket. Thus, further jacket areas are provided with transport elements to effectively transport body moisture secreted by the wearer into the interior of the jacket. In particular, the back and flank area here are also areas where there is usually an increased production of moisture. It is particularly advantageous if the air duct then extends to the relevant jacket areas in which the transport elements are located. Then again a particularly effective removal of body moisture, as explained above.

In a further preferred embodiment, the food area in the shoulder region of the jacket is made with a greater thickness than in the remaining areas of the jacket. The thickness here is the distance between the inner and outer skin transversely to the expansion or extension surface. This creates a supporting effect for the heat reflector. A particularly thick heat-insulating food area counteracts heat loss radiation here again.

In a further preferred embodiment, the food area in the arm region of the jacket is made smaller in thickness than in the remaining areas of the jacket. This embodiment in particular favors the use of the jacket for motor vehicle drivers, which require particularly great flexibility on the arms. Since, according to the invention, the heat radiation of the body is also comparatively low on the arms, hardly any negative effect on the thermal properties of the jacket occurs here.

In a further preferred embodiment, the storage element is arranged in the middle and / or lower back region (middle and lower back region of the wearer) and / or in the middle chest region of the jacket (wearer's breast). In the case of a jacket, the arrangement of particularly large-area storage elements is possible in the areas mentioned, since these jacket areas are generally nearly flat and have a large surface area. In addition, these areas of the jacket thus cover much of the hull of the jacket wearer with active storage elements. Thus, the storage element can interact directly with the body there to ensure effective heat transfer.

In a further embodiment, the air channel is formed in the middle Ledenbereich and / or underarm area of the jacket by a 3D-structured dimensionally stable material, in particular to the jacket interior has open cavities. "3D-strukuriert" and "dimensionally stable" is to be understood here in terms of clothing fabrics: The material has at least such a strength that this deforms only slightly in the usual state of load when wearing a jacket and at least not nearly disappearing volume of material. As a result, it is ensured, in particular in the abovementioned moisture-critical areas, namely the armpit and lumbar spine areas of the wearer, that the moisture can be effectively transported away into a voluminous air duct and, for example, the air duct is not deformed even if the jacket wearer is in a motor vehicle a seat. In this case, the end of the air duct open towards the inside of the jacket thus forms the above-mentioned transport element for moisture.

In a further preferred embodiment, the outer skin of the jacket is wind and water-repellent and vapor-permeable to the outside. Thus, the additional function of the jacket, in addition to the climate control to provide wind and weather protection and still be breathable.

In a further preferred embodiment, a temperature measuring device is provided in the jacket, which measures the temperature at at least one point in the interior of the jacket. Thus, there is always up-to-date information about the temperature in Jackinneren, which can be communicated to the wearer of the jacket. The wearer can check whether the climate control functionality of his jacket is guaranteed.

In a preferred variant of this embodiment, the temperature measuring device is a thermometer mounted in the region of the inner skin, in particular a flexible strip thermometer. In particular, such strip thermometers are commercially available, can be easily used in garments and form because of their flexibility no source of danger for injury to the wearer.

In a further preferred embodiment, the jacket contains at least one pocket, wherein an electromagnetic shielding element is arranged between the pocket and the interior of the jacket. If a device which emits electromagnetic radiation, for example a mobile telephone, is located in the pocket, the screen element keeps the electromagnetic radiation away from the wearer of the jacket and thus protects it from the radiation.

In a further preferred embodiment, the jacket has at least one pocket in which at least one parallelepiped article having a flat side diagonal of at least about 12 cm, preferably at least about 26 cm and further preferably at least about 33 cm [measures approximately 5, 10 and 13 inches], at a sheet aspect ratio between 3: 4 and 16:10 and a thickness of at least about 1cm, preferably at least about 3cm is fully absorbable, ie Takes place. The dimensions correspond to commercially available smartphones and / or tablet PCs, which are thus completely in the pocket receivable. In particular, people working in the above industries (courier / delivery service, etc.) frequently carry such equipment as work equipment and can thus fit into the jacket.

Fig. 1

eine erfindungsgemäße Jacke ohne Ärmel, teilweise aufgetrennt,

Fig. 2

einen Ärmel der Jacke aus Fig. 1,

Fig. 3

das Thermometer aus Fig. 1 im Detail.

For a further description of the invention reference is made to the embodiments of the drawing. They show, in each case in a schematic outline sketch:

Fig. 1

a jacket according to the invention without sleeves, partially separated,

Fig. 2

a sleeve of the jacket Fig. 1 .

Fig. 3

the thermometer off Fig. 1 in detail.

Fig. 1 shows the interior of a partially separated jacket 2, wherein the sleeves 16 of the jacket 2 in Fig. 2 are shown. The jacket 2 has an in Fig. 1 visible, when wearing the wearer facing inner skin 4 and a in Fig. 1 invisible, when wearing the outer space facing outer skin 6. Between inner skin 4 and outer skin 6 is a over the entire jacket extending feed area 8, of which in Fig. 1 only two sections through two transparent windows 10 in the inner skin 4 are visible. The jacket 2 or the design of the lining was developed with findings from anthropological, hygienic and psycho-physiological research. The goal was to provide the wearer (representative of a wearer) of the jacket maximum protection against adverse weather conditions and against rapid temperature fluctuations, such as when getting out of a warm motor vehicle in cold outdoor temperatures, eg in winter, occur. Another goal was to provide an optimal microclimate between the clothing in the form of the jacket 2 and the body of the wearer, ie by the jacket 2 to provide the necessary heat regulation and uphold. The jacket 2 should also provide comfort and freedom of movement for the wearer and allow their daily use without hesitation.

Clothing can only be considered comfortable if it protects the wearer against external adverse factors (rain, snow, wind and cold) and balances internal adverse factors such as excess heat and moisture that must be transported to the outside.

In the feed area 8, the material "Valtherm®" is arranged as insulating material 9 or main thermal insulation material. Air is the best heat insulator. Following this physical principle, an Italian research laboratory developed "Valtherm®" in its own research and development laboratories. "Valtherm®" is a wadding with honeycomb structure and differentiated density. "Valtherm®" is thus a new-generation heat-insulating material. Micropores, which consist of thousands of small boxes or particles, represent the main structure of the substance. Thanks to this technology, this substance receives the function of air-filled feed. The structure of the warming fabric allows unlimited flow of water vapor and sweat of a wearer, without changing the state of the fabric, which advantageously distinguishes the textiles thus produced from down textiles. "Valtherm®" is a nonwoven made from thousands of microscopic cells. Their cavities form an "air chamber" inside the fabric for thermal insulation. For the physical well-being, the breathability of the clothing is as important as the heat insulation capacity. Water vapor could settle between the body and the garment and reduce the effectiveness of the insulation. The honeycomb structure of the "Valtherm®" padding ensures immediate transport of the water vapors to the outside. From ultrafine fibers, the manufacturer of "Valtherm®" developed extremely functional wadding with reduced thickness, ie material thickness, to reconcile high performance and aesthetic appeal. The padding "Valtherm®" is resistant, non-deformable and tested according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100. "Valtherm®" wraps are lightweight, soft and provide an excellent fit. "Thanks to the rapid dissipation of moisture to the outside, the body temperature remains constant.

In the lining area 10, the thickness d of the material "Valtherm®" at different points of the jacket 2 is executed differently. The thickness d is adapted to the physical heat regulation zones. Thus, the material "Valtherm®" reaches its maximum thickness d _max in the shoulder region 12, ie at the shoulders of the wearer and in the lower region 14 of the jacket, because maximum heat losses occur there. "Valtherm®" with minimum thickness d _min is placed on the sleeves 16 to give the wearer of jacket 2 more freedom of movement. The sleeves 16 form the arm region 17 of the jacket 2.

The thermal insulation of the jacket 2 is based on a structure of the lining of the jacket 2 according to a zone principle, based on the distribution of the insulating material ("Valtherm®") in the jacket 2. This concept is called "warm save": Considering several heat loss zones. In the back and chest area (which have the most heat loss) "Valtherm®" is supplemented by the heat reflector 20. In the arm area "Valtherm®" of lesser thickness d _{min is} used to provide mobility. Whether in the car or on the road, "warm save" guarantees maximum thermal protection. The "Warm save" concept based on "Valtherm®" fulfills the task of making jacket 2 as light and warm as possible.

The material "Valtherm®" fulfills the following functionality and creates the following synergies with other fabrics: "Valtherm®" is first processed evenly on the entire feed in the feed area 8, in the shoulder area 12 and in the lower area 14 of the jacket 2 additional layers of "Valtherm®" attached. Thus, the necessary, sufficient thickness or density of the lining is achieved, in which the functionality of the jacket 2, i. whose climate control comes into play.

Thanks to the multi-layered structure of the fabric "Valtherm®" and the cut of the lining, "air cushions" are created at the desired locations and air is known to be an additional source of heat. In addition, "Valtherm®" freely conducts the moisture produced by the wearer (bodily exhalations) to the outside, i. through the outer skin 6 in the outer space surrounding the jacket 2, which represents another important aspect of the functionality of the lining or the jacket 2 during rapid temperature changes.

The material "Valtherm®" interacts with additional materials: From the inner side of the lining in the back area 18 and in the shoulder area 12, "Valtherm®" is specifically brought together with additional substances. The synergistic effect with the substances used ensures the guarantee of a continuous temperature (climate) inside the jacket 2.

First, a heat reflector 20 is mounted in the shoulder region 12. This is formed by a film-coated fabric. A so-called "Gamtagstoff" is a non-woven fabric made of 100% polyester reinforced with aluminum (in the form of an aluminum foil). A thin film layer is applied to the top layer of the material and perforated. The film reflects the heat radiated to the outside from the shoulders of the wearer back to the wearer. At the same time, moisture can pass through the perforation in the film (e.g., by punching the film web) outward, causing no greenhouse effect.

In addition, a storage element 22 is arranged as a further substance in the feed area. The memory element 22 in this case covers the The lower back region 14 and the middle region 23 of the back and breast regions of the jacket 2. The storage element 22 has the goal of actively compensating for temperature fluctuations and is embodied here as material "Schoeller®-PCM ™". This material actively balances temperatures. "Schoeller®-PCM ™" are specialty textiles containing millions of microcapsules filled with so-called "phase change materials" (PCM). They balance too warm and too cold temperatures for a personal comfort climate. The details are as follows: Fabrics with "schoeller®-PCM ™" contain countless tiny microcapsules filled with Phase Change Materials (PCM). These microcapsules respond to temperature differences by changing their state of aggregation from solid to liquid and vice versa. The PCM in the capsules is set to a specific temperature range in which the phase change or change of state of aggregation takes place, for example a temperature range between 20 ° C and 40 ° C. If the body temperature of the wearer or the temperature inside the jacket, or the ambient temperature increases, the capsules will store excess heat. When the temperature drops again, they return the stored heat to the body of the wearer.

"Schoeller®-PCM ™" offers the benefit of actively balancing warm and too cold temperatures, always providing a personal comfort climate. "Schoeller®-PCM ™" thus supports the normal insulating ability of a piece of clothing. Because even at very low ambient temperatures and at rest of the wearer whose body is kept warm for a much longer period than without using a memory element 22. In the opposite case, with strong heat influence from the outside, the body of the wearer is cooled because the incoming heat first is absorbed by the storage element 22 and so does not reach the carrier. For example, overheating inside the jacket during physical exertion is prevented.

The used fabric is also called "ComfortTemp". This is a novel material developed by the Swiss company "Schoeller". This is based on special NASA technologies that protect against rapid temperature fluctuations during spacewalks had been developed. This substance consists of microcapsules. These capsules are made with a special substance, including paraffin. Parafin begins to churn as the body temperature rises, changing its state from solid to liquid. A lot of energy is processed, so that "ComfortTemp" when used in the jacket 2, for example, acts as follows: If the wearer is in a warm vehicle, superfluous body heat is stored in the material. As the wearer leaves the vehicle and enters a cold environment, the material releases the heat. The wearer senses significantly less cold or heat, as appropriate amounts of heat are buffered by the material.

The integrated "mPCM capsules" (micro-encapsulated phase change materials) are therefore substances that can change their state of aggregation. The most famous PCM is water. Depending on the temperature, it changes the state of matter from solid to liquid to gaseous, absorbing heat or releasing heat. There is a similar physical process in the microcapsules. Here, the body's temperature changes the integrated mPCM from solid to liquid and from liquid to solid. And again and again, without consuming. Originally, the technology dates back to the 1960s, when space suits from NASA were to be optimized. Meanwhile mPCM are used in many industrial areas. During activities or in stress situations, the body heat of persons increases. This excess heat is stored by the mPCM capsules embedded in Comfortemp®. They change their state of aggregation from solid to liquid. When the body temperature drops again, the state changes again from liquid to solid and returns the stored heat to the body. The result is a considerable comfort. The wearer's body stays in a balanced and comfortable temperature range. The wearer does not feel too warm but not too cold.

The above-mentioned substances work as follows: The heat-reflecting or foil-coated fabric belongs to its function to heat substances, it differs by its surface attached perforated aluminum foil. When wearing the jacket 2, this fabric covers the shoulder area 12 and thus also the upper part of the wearer's back and chest. These body zones are particularly sensitive to cold, so the heat reflector 20 provides optimum protection against cold.

In the middle of the wearer's back, just below the heat reflector 20, storage elements 22 in the form of "Schoeller® PCM ™" fabrics are attached at one or more locations. These cover the lumbar spine and the middle part of the wearer's chest when wearing the jacket 2.

The optimal heat-functionality of the lining or jacket 2 is produced at approx. -15 ° C to -25 ° C. The additional substances explained below offer a feel-good effect even at significantly higher or lower ambient temperatures. When the wearer of a conventional jacket is exposed to a warm environment (e.g., when boarding a car, subway, or tram), the inside of the jacket begins to rise in minutes, and the wearer experiences excessive heat and begins to sweat. In the jacket 2, therefore, additional sweat and moisture-wicking fabrics come into play. These are attached as follows in the lining of the jacket 2 in appropriate places.

Another object to be achieved by the jacket 2 is to absorb excess moisture from the body of the wearer, e.g. forms when the wearer is in a warm motor vehicle.

In the middle of the back region 18, a net material 24, ie a material with a network structure, is used, for example the high-tech material "omnipel". The mesh structure has the ability to quickly absorb moisture and drain it from the wearer of the jacket into the feed area 10. With the material "Omnipel", for example, its absorption capacity for moisture is approximately 35 times its own weight. The net material 24 here forms a section of the inner skin 4.

A fleece material 26, e.g. "Aquatrans" is used in the flank region 28, i. attached laterally in the lining of the jacket 2 where e.g. the hand of the wearer presses the food to his body. The fleece material 26 is soft, breathable and moisture absorbent. In particular, "Aquatrans" consists of microfibers with capillary action and absorbs moisture and dissipates it to the outside significantly better than other comparable materials. Thus, the lining, in particular the inner skin 4 of the jacket 2 remains dry and therefore functional. Also, the fleece 26 forms a portion of the inner skin 4. "Aquatrans" is a moisture wicking and breathable fabric. The tri-level system, consisting of microfibers, thanks to a capillary effect, absorbs moisture (sweat) emitted by the body of the wearer and brings it to the surface of the jacket 2. Thus it is achieved that the inner fabrics of the jacket, i. the inner skin is always kept dry.

A comparable material is "Hydroplus". This is a water-absorbent, high-tech polymer developed by Japanese fiber researchers. It has a special network structure and shows the ability to absorb liquid quickly and remove moisture. Its absorbency is 35 times higher than its weight.

In the armpit region 30 and in the middle lumbar region 32 of the jacket 2, ie in the region of the armpits and in the lumbar region of the wearer, a further material is processed which forms part of the inner skin 4. This is a transport element 33. The task is to transport moisture into the feed area 8, but also initiate heat generated in the feed area 8 to distribute this evenly in the lining of the jacket 2. This is, for example, a 3D-structured dimensionally stable 3D material 34, for example the material "Spacetec". This provides better air circulation inside the jacket 2, ie in the food area 8, thus removing excess heat and moisture from the outside. Thanks to a unique manufacturing process of the three-dimensional (3D) fabric "Spacetec", this fabric has the following multiple functional properties: The 3-D construction ensures good air circulation and therefore promotes the air permeability of the inner skin 4 to the food area 8. The 3-D structure ensures a good dimensional stability of the 3D material 34, also a shape regeneration after deformation. The 3D material 34 forms a kind of dimensionally stable air inlet from the interior of the jacket to the food area 8. The material is washable. The fabric does not tear and does not decompose on machine wash. The material is also environmentally friendly, manufactured according to ISO 14001 and can be recycled. Thanks to the construction of the 3D material 34 and the temperature differences in the jacket 2, the air circulates in all layers of the lining, thus providing optimum and even heat distribution in the jacket 2.

By means of said materials, in particular the net material 24 and the 3D material 34 in cooperation with possible air circulation in the feed area 8, an air channel 36 is formed in the jacket 2, in which air can circulate between the different areas of the jacket 2. The air duct is indicated only schematically in the figure by dashes, the actual course of the air duct 36 may vary as desired and extend over any jacket areas, as long as air circulation is possible. Due to the temperature difference in the upper and lower parts of the jacket, a mixture of warm and cold air in the food area 8. The substances used and their interaction ensure by free circulation of air in the air duct 36 for a ventilation of the feed. This system may also be referred to as the "Back Ventilation System (BVS)" because air circulation occurs primarily along the back of the wearer. The targeted distribution of the various substances and components mentioned in jacket 2 is also referred to as climate control or "climate control". In particular, this means the interaction of the systems "ComforTemp", "Aquatrans", "WarmSave" and "Back Ventilation System" meant. "Climate Control" is a kind of "air conditioning" for a jacket 2.

The "Back Ventilation System (BVS)" acts, for example, with an increase in temperature as follows: The area of the wearer's armpits (underarm area 30 of Jacket 2) is the area with the highest temperature. In this area, the special inserts of 3D material 34, ie 3D net-shaped fabric are provided. Here, the excess heat gets inside the jacket 2, so the feed area 8 headed. There is the air duct 36, where by circulation takes place mixing with colder air. The circulating air impinges on the storage element 22, which either absorbs heat as needed or heats the circulating air. Superfluous warm air rises in the uppermost layers of the jacket 2, ie in the direction of the outer skin 6, and is successfully derived from the jacket by the outer fabric, thus the outer skin 6. This is preferably formed as a membrane. With a warming in the jacket 2 is also accompanied by increased sweat production of the wearer. Since moisture is absorbed in the lower part of the back thanks to the net material 24, a permanently dry state of the wearer's back is ensured.

The outer skin 6 is formed of a functional fabric, which should provide protection against external adverse factors. This is e.g. the fabric "Nano-Lite". This is one of the lightest (about 135gr / m2) and most functional three-layer fabrics. The three-layer construction is a top-quality product of today's fabric industry, where three different layers of fabric are glued together. A first layer is made of a high-density fabric. This fabric is impregnated with the special nano liquid "DWR", thanks to which water unrolls without getting into the fabric. A second layer consists of a highly breathable membrane with an air permeability of more than 15000 gr./m2/24. This creates additional protection against wind and water. A third layer is a lightweight net that provides stability throughout the construction without reducing the air-permeable area. The "Nano-Lite" fabric is lightweight, highly breathable and provides protection against wind, snow and rain.

"STRONGTEX WICKING" is a very tear-resistant fabric (with a tear resistance of more than 500t) with a special "WICKING" coating that absorbs body moisture and transports the liquid into the upper layers of the jacket. In addition, the fabric allows the air through the material to the body.

In addition to the illustrated technologies, the jacket 2 has even more "options": a temperature gauge 37, here in the form of a thermometer 38, measures the internal temperature in the jacket 2.

Fig. 3 shows the placed on the window 10 thermometer 38 as a flexible strip thermometer in detail. Only in each case about one of the fields 40 with respective temperature data "16 ° C" to "38 ° C" is readable in operation, when the thermometer 38 measures a corresponding temperature. An area 42 marks the area of a comfort temperature "COMFORT" for the interior temperature of the jacket 2.

The jacket 2 also has anatomically shaped sleeves 16. At the collar of the jacket 2, a not dargesteller, removable fur can be attached. Alternatively or additionally, there is also a removable hood attachable. The jacket has unspecified pockets for papers and purse. Another pocket 44 has a screen element 46, which in Fig. 1 only indicated schematically by dashed lines. This is arranged on the carrier zugeandten side of the bag 44. The pocket 44 is therefore suitable, for example, as a mobile telephone pocket, since electromagnetic radiation emitted by the mobile telephone is kept away from the carrier by the shielding element 46.

In the front region of a sleeve 16 is a key pocket, not shown in the figures. A particularly large pocket 48 ("big pocket") is used to hold a standard smartphone or tablet PC. This pocket may also be provided with a screen element 46, e.g. to shield the tablet PC from the carrier of the jacket 2 electromagnetic WLAN or Bluetooth radiation of the tablet PC.

Over a not dargestellen belt of the jacket 2 can be provided with a set of tear-resistant accessories, eg "DURAFLEX". Not shown light reflectors offer eg safety on roads. Also not shown inner cuffs at the ends of the sleeves 16 prevent the penetration of cold or snow in the sleeve 16th

The jacket 2 is further provided with a plurality of zippers 50 and labels 52, e.g. label the manufacturer of the jacket or fabrics used in the jacket 2 or their brand names.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

2

jacket

4

inner skin

6

shell

8th

feed range

9

insulating material

10

window

12

shoulders

14

lower area

16

sleeve

17

arm area

18

back

20

heat reflector

22

storage element

23

middle area

24

mesh

26

fleece material

28

flank area

30

underarm area

32

middle loin area

33

transport element

34

3D material

36

air duct

37

temperature meter

38

thermometer

40

field

42

Area

44

bag

46

screen element

48

bag

50

zipper

52

label

d, d _max , d _min

thickness

Claims (14)

1. A jacket (2) comprising an inner skin (4) and an outer skin (6) which enclose between them a lining region (8), and comprising an active storage element (22) which contains a storage medium based on a change to its aggregate state, characterised in that the active storage element (22) is arranged to receive, store and give off heat in the lining region (8), at least part of the lining region (8) is made in the form of an air channel (36) in which air can circulate along the lining region (8), the storage element (22) is fluidically connected to the air channel (36) so that air can circulate between the air channel (36) and the storage element (22), there is disposed in the shoulder region (12) of the jacket, on the side of the lining region (8) facing the outer skin (6), a heat reflector (20) reflecting heat to the inner skin (4), and in the armpit region (30) of the jacket (2) and/or in the central lumbar region (32) of the jacket (2) the inner skin (4) is made in the form of an active conveyance element (33) in order to convey moisture out of the inside of the jacket (2) into the lining region (8), the storage element, air channel, heat reflector components and the inner skin in the form of an active conveyance element interacting synergetically for the purpose of active climate control.
2. The jacket (2) according to Claim 1, wherein the heat reflector (20) contains a perforated film.
3. The jacket (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the lining region (8) is filled at least in some sections with an insulating material (9) that allows air to circulate.
4. The jacket (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the air channel (36) reaches from the storage element (22) into the shoulder region (12) and/or to the conveyance elements (33).
5. The jacket (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inner skin (4) is additionally in the form of a conveyance element (33), at least in one part of the back region (18) of the jacket (2) and/or in the flank region (28) of the jacket.
6. The jacket (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the lining region (8) in the shoulder region (12) of the jacket (2) is made with a greater thickness (d_max) than in the other regions of the jacket (2).
7. The jacket (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the lining region (8) in the arm region (17) of the jacket is made with a smaller thickness (d_min) than in the other regions of the jacket (2).
8. The jacket (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the storage element (22) is disposed in the central (23) and/or lower (14) back region of the jacket and/or in the central chest region (23) of the jacket.
9. The jacket (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein in the central lumbar region (32) and/or in the armpit region (30) of the jacket the air channel (36) is formed by a 3D-structured dimensionally stable 3D material (34).
10. The jacket (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the outer skin (6) is wind- and waterproof and is permeable to vapour to the exterior.
11. The jacket (2) according to any of the preceding claims, comprising a temperature measuring device (37) that measures the temperature at at least one point within the jacket.
12. The jacket according to Claim 11, wherein the temperature measuring device (37) is a thermometer (38) fitted in the region of the inner skin (4).
13. The jacket (2) according to any of the preceding claims, comprising at least one pocket (44) and an electromagnetic shield element (46) disposed between the pocket (44) and the inside of the jacket.
14. The jacket (2) according to any of the preceding claims, comprising at least one pocket (48) in which a cuboid object with a flat side diagonal between approximately 12 cm and 26 cm, a flat side ratio between 3:4 and 16:10 and a thickness between 1 cm and 3 cm may be fully accommodated.

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