KR20120069010A - Electronic module interconnection system for digital garment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An electronic module connection structure for digital clothing is provided to supply various services to a person and to apply the electronic module connection structure to digital clothing. CONSTITUTION: A connector is connected to a digital room included in clothing(20). A connection unit for the connection of an electronic module(50) is formed in the connector. The electronic module is connected to the connector. The electronic module offers data for a service. The digital room to which the connector is connected is included in the clothing.

Description

Electronic module interconnection system for digital garment

The present invention relates to digital clothing, and more particularly, in a ubiquitous space created through a wireless network, a new digital clothing electronic module that can support a human being to live comfortably while providing various services that enrich life. It relates to a connection structure. In other words, the present invention relates to an electrical and mechanical connection structure for a sensor, communication, and electronic control module for digital garments.

In our daily lives, various convergence technology bases are based on "ubiquitous computing" environments, and technologies based on these ubiquitous computing are currently in use or being introduced. E-Paper, 3D display, biometric technology, and intelligent transportation system (ITS) are such technologies.

In the ubiquitous space capable of ubiquitous computing, which will be realized in the next 10 to 20 years, the computer chips and the various environments and objects that make up the urban space such as cars, roads, bridges, tunnels, building walls and ceilings, furniture, flower pots, refrigerators, cups, etc. Although physically separated because sensors are embedded and connected to each other to exchange information with each other, in the ubiquitous space created through wireless networks, various services that enrich life can be provided for humans to live comfortably. I can support you.

By the way, in the past, a number of terminals capable of providing the above functions have been provided. However, even if you are not aware of making your hands free, you can always be with the movements of humans 24 hours a day, anytime, anywhere to connect to the network to share information This possible means is not yet available.

The object of the present invention is to provide a variety of services that enrich life in the ubiquitous space created through wireless networks, while the digital room and various sensors, communication, and control applied to new digital clothing that can support humans to live comfortably. To solve the problem of electrical and mechanical connection with the module.

The present invention for solving the above problems includes a connector connected to the digital seal provided in the garment to form a connection for connecting the electronic module, and an electronic module connected to the connector to provide data for service It provides an electronic module connection structure for a digital garment, characterized in that configured.

The present invention is a micro-wire for data exchange with the electronic module is formed is a digital thread provided in the clothing worn by the user, a connector connected to the digital thread for providing a connection (terminal) for the connection of the electronic module, and the temperature; A digital clothing comprising a sensor for detecting a pressure, a current, a communication system for transmitting a sensed value, and an electronic module connected to the connector to provide data for service. .

The digital seal may include a micro wire through which data is exchanged, a coating layer covering the micro wire to be embedded therein, and a covering seal provided to surround an outer circumferential surface of the coating layer.

The material of the coating layer is characterized by consisting of a flexible resin material to ensure a flexible performance while ensuring insulation.

The covering yarn is characterized in that the fiber material is configured to be dyed.

The connector is characterized in that configured to adopt any one of the PCB connector type or micro coaxial connector type.

The connector may include a connecting pin part electrically connected to the micro wire of the digital seal, and a module connection part making a circuit connection with the electronic module.

The connector has a structure in which a connecting pin part and a module connection part are patterned on a rigid circuit board, and an electronic component element is mounted on the circuit board of the connector.

The connector is accommodated inside the casing, the electronic module is inserted into the casing for accommodating the connector and electrically connected to the module connection portion provided in the connector, the casing is hinged rather than a removable sealing cap that may be lost. It is characterized by preventing the ingress of moisture from the outside by the integral sealing cap of the type.

The connector is provided with a microelectronic module, wherein the connector and the electronic module are of a built-in type housed inside the casing, the circuit board constituting the connector is provided with a microcomputer that is connected to the digital seal circuitry It features.

A card socket is mounted on a circuit board constituting the connector, and the casing is provided with a switching button electrically switching on / off of the circuit board.

In addition, an electronic module is mounted on a circuit board of the connector, and a separate casing is connected to an opening of a proximal end of the digital seal connected to the connector to accommodate the connector and the electronic module inside the casing. The tip end side of is characterized in that it is configured in a sealed type blocked by the blocking portion.

The casing accommodating the connector may further include a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, and a current sensor electrically connected to the circuit board of the connector.

In addition, according to the present invention comprises a connector having a terminal for connection between the digital seal and the electronic module provided in the garment, and a ground bar for supporting the conductor of the digital seal connected to the terminal of the connector An electronic module connection structure for a digital garment is provided.

The connector may include a base on which the digital seal is mounted and supported, and the terminal provided on an upper surface of the base to which the conductor of the digital seal is connected.

A plurality of guide walls are provided at the base upper surface of the connector such that the conductors of the digital seal are interposed therebetween.

The base is provided with a separate support portion on the terminal path, the support portion is characterized in that the conductor through-hole is formed so that the conductor of the digital seal sandwiched between the guide wall passes through.

The ground bar has a structure in which a pair of side wall portions extending downwards at both side ends of the upper surface portion is coupled to the connector to maintain the digital seal connected to the connector.

The sidewalls of the ground bar may be disposed at both side surfaces of the base of the connector to connect the ground bar to the connector by engaging and engaging the coupling protrusion and the coupling groove.

The digital seal has a structure having a jacket coated to cover the outer circumferential surface of the outer conductor, wherein the ground bar has a first groove for pressing the jacket of the digital seal on the upper surface to be fixed to the connector; And a second groove for pressing the outer conductor of the digital seal to contact the terminal of the connector.

The present invention provides a digital garment comprising a connector connected to the digital chamber provided in the garment to form a connection for connecting the electronic module, and an electronic module connected to the connector to provide data for service. As an electronic module connection structure, a communication that allows users to share information by accessing the network anytime and anywhere, even if they are not conscious, simply making the hands free to wear digital clothing adopting the present invention, even if they are not aware of it at all times. It can function by any possible means.

In other words, various electronic devices having various digital devices and functions necessary for future daily life, such as mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3s, PDAs, notebooks, etc., are connected via a connector to digital threads provided in the garments of the present invention. By doing so, you will be able to receive various services that enrich your life in the ubiquitous space.

In addition, the digital clothing of the present invention is expected to be extended to the daily life beyond the medical institutions as the demand for health care services can be transmitted and received at any time and anywhere due to the development of wired and wireless communication technology. The field of application can also be broadly extended to the sportswear, medical, defense and defense industries.

For example, a garment that combines IT technology with textile technology that integrates various digital devices and functions necessary for future daily life, such as mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3s, PDAs, notebooks, and the like, which are widely used in the present invention, is provided by the present invention. It's a digital garment.

On the other hand, the present invention can basically provide a connector corresponding to the electronic module detachable, built-in electronic module and the electronic module sealing type can provide a dedicated connector and waterproof smart connector that can be used in digital clothing.

In addition, the present invention has an advantage of effectively preventing the case of being affected by the electromagnetic waves generated when using the electronic module by taking the structure further provided with an electromagnetic shielding coating layer on the microwire of the digital seal.

1 is a photograph showing a cross section of a digital seal constituting the present invention
2 is a photograph showing various embodiments of a digital garment according to the present invention.
3 is a photo conceptually showing the structure of a connector which is a main part of the present invention;
4A through 4D are photographs conceptually showing a process of separating microwires of a digital seal which is a component of the present invention.
5 is a photograph showing a process of peeling a coating layer from the microwire of the digital seal shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D.
Figure 6a is a photograph showing the top of one embodiment of a connector which is the main part of the present invention
FIG. 6B is a photograph showing the bottom of FIG. 6A
7 is an exploded view showing the main parts of an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 8 is a side view conceptually showing a connection structure of main parts of FIG. 7; FIG.
9 is a plan view showing a circuit board of a connector which is an essential part of another embodiment of the present invention;
10 is a side view showing a connection structure of main parts of another embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 11 is a plan view showing a circuit board of a connector which is a main part of still another embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a side view showing a connection structure of main parts of another embodiment of the present invention;
13 is a plan view of a connector constituting another embodiment of the present invention;
14 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.
15 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG.
16 is a plan view showing the structure of the connector and the digital seal of another embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 17 is a side view showing the inside of the coupled state of the connector and the digital seal shown in FIG. 16; FIG.
18 is a side view showing the outside of the coupling state of the connector and the digital seal shown in FIG.
19 is a side view showing another embodiment of the sealing cap which is the main part of the present invention shown in FIG.
20 is a side view showing another embodiment of a sealing cap which is a main part of the present invention shown in FIG.

The objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more readily understood by reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description.

Specific structural or functional descriptions are merely illustrated for the purpose of describing embodiments in accordance with the concepts of the present invention, and embodiments in accordance with the concepts of the present invention may be embodied in various forms and described in the specification or the application. It should not be construed as limited to these.

The embodiments according to the concept of the present invention can make various changes and have various forms, so that specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in this specification or application. However, it should be understood that the embodiments according to the concept of the present invention are not intended to limit the present invention to specific modes of operation, but include all changes, equivalents and alternatives included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

The terms first and / or second etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited to these terms. The terms are for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components only, for example, without departing from the scope of the rights according to the inventive concept, the first component may be named a second component, Similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in the commonly used dictionaries should be construed as having meanings consistent with the meanings in the context of the related art, and are not construed in ideal or excessively formal meanings unless expressly defined herein. Do not.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a photograph showing a cross section of a digital thread as a main part of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a photograph showing various embodiments of a digital garment according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a photograph showing conceptually a structure of a connector as a main part of the present invention. 4A to 4D are conceptual views showing the process of separating the micro wires of the digital seal, which is the main part of the present invention, and FIG. 5 shows the process of peeling the coating layer from the micro wires of the digital seal shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D. 6A is a photograph showing a top surface of an embodiment of a connector which is a main part of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a photograph showing a bottom surface of FIG. 6A. Referring to this, the present invention is a micro-wire which is put into the flat knitting machine with the general thread to weave the garment 20 and the garment 20, which the human wears and the signal for data transmission with the electronic module 50 ( And a connector 40 connected to the digital seal 30 to provide a connection (i.e., a terminal) for connection of the electronic module 50, and the connector 40 An electronic module connection structure for a digital garment comprising an electronic module 50 connected to and transmitting data for a communication-based service. At this time, the electronic module 50 referred to in the present invention refers to a sensor, a communication, an electronic control module, and the like. In addition, the digital medical electronic module connection structure of the present invention includes a sensor for digital clothing, communication, an electronic control module, and the like. For the electrical and mechanical connection structure.

The digital seal 30 includes a micro wire 32 through which data is transmitted, a covering layer 34 covering the micro wire 32 to be embedded therein, and a covering seal surrounding an outer circumferential surface of the coating layer 34 of the micro wire 32. (36) (covering floss) structure, with a digital seal 30 and a general fiber material (here, the fiber material refers to a common fiber thread or nylon thread and all other kinds of employable materials. It should be understood) and weaving the garment 20 by putting it in the flat knitting machine can take a structure in which the digital thread 30 is implemented in various patterns at the proper position of the garment 20. In FIG. 3, the digital thread 30 is woven into the garment 20 in various patterns.

In the present invention, the connector 40 is connected to the digital seal 30 provided in the garment 20, and the electronic module 50 is connected to the digital seal 30 via the connector 40. . At this time, the process of connecting the connector 40 to the digital seal 30 is roughly divided into the separation of the digital seal 30, the resin stripping, the connection process of the connector, which will be described in more detail as follows.

<Digital Seal Separation>

Peel off the front and back of the digital band (30BD) provided in the garment 20, the normal room (where the general room means covering room 36) and the digital room 30 is neatly separated and aligned. As shown in FIG. 4C, when the normal thread and the digital thread 30 are separated, it can be seen that the digital thread 30 of several strands (12 strands in the present invention) is inserted, and the digital thread 30 is separated. Trim and align the tip.

<Resin Stripping>

The process of stripping the resin part from the digital seal 30 with laser marking equipment. In the first step, the upper part of the digital seal 30 in the upper part of the digital seal 30 (that is, the coating layer 34). Peeling off the part covering the part, and in two steps, the lower part of the digital seal 30 (that is, the covering layer 34 is covered with the lower part of the digital seal 30). The stripping process). As a result, the microwire 32 of the digital seal 30 may be exposed. Specifically, in the present invention, the fine thin film coating layer for electromagnetic wave shielding and the coating layer 34 of the resin material are peeled off from the core portion of the digital seal 30, and the ends of the microwires 32 composed of several strands of copper filaments are exposed. Will be.

<Connector>

The micro wire 32 of the digital seal 30 from which the resin coating layer 34 has been peeled off is joined to each of the connecting pin portions provided in the connector 40. The connecting pins of the micro wire 32 and the CB (or FPC) 40 are soldered by one to one and joined. In the present invention, the wire bonding process is performed by Ultrasonic welding or Laser soldering.

At this time, since the bonding portion of the digital seal 30 and the CB (or FPC) 40 is weak, after the connection operation (that is, the connecting pin portion of the CB (or FPC) 40 and the micro wire of the digital seal 30 ( 32) After the connection work) to fix the connection of the digital band (30BD) and the CB (or FPC) 40 with an insulating material. In the present invention, an insulating material such as a plastic resin (or rubber material) is fixed between the CB (or FPC) 40 and the digital band 30BD by over molding, so that the CB (or FPC) 40 is fixed. It takes the structure which connects, sealingly sealing the connection site | part between the digital band 30BD and the digital seal 30 further. The CB (or FPC) 40 itself is formed in a structure in which a connection housing is integrally provided at the connection portion for accommodating the digital seal 30, and the connection portion of the CB (or FPC) 40 is connected to the digital band 30BD ( Specifically, the resin coating layer 34 is disposed to accommodate the stripped digital seal 30, and then insulates the entirety of the CB (or FPC) 40 and the connection portion of the digital band 30BD. It can take the structure of overmolding with a material.

Meanwhile, when the micro coaxial connector 40 is adopted, the micro wire 32 of the digital seal 30 may be connected to the conductive connecting pin of the micro coaxial connector 40 by the soldering method. Even when employing such a micro coaxial connector 40, the connecting portion of the digital seal 30 and the connector 40 can be sealed with an insulating material (the above molding method or the like).

The CB (or FPC) 40 is accommodated in the casing 45, the electronic module 50 is fitted to the casing 45 for receiving the connecting pin 42 of the CB (or FPC) 40. It is electrically connected to the module connection of the CB (or FPC) 40. In the present invention, the casing 45 is configured in the form of a flat rectangular case provided with a hollow receiving portion at a connection portion on the proximal end portion on which the digital seal 30 is fitted. The casing 45 has a structure having openings at the proximal end and the distal end side. The casing 45 is connected to the digital seal 30 by the opening at the proximal end, and the digital seal (eg, by the overmolding method) is used. Specifically, it is hermetically bonded to the digital band 30BD part, and at the same time, a PCB is accommodated in the accommodating part of the casing 45 so that the electronic module 50 is inserted through the opening at the distal end side of the casing 45. And electrically connected to the PCB 40. That is, the connector 40 may be referred to as a module connection part electrically connected to the electronic module 50.

In addition, the opening of the tip side of the casing 45 accommodating the connector 40 can be closed by the sealing cap 48. At this time, the sealing cap 48 has a structure having a coupling block portion 48a and an expansion block portion 48b integrated with the coupling block portion 48a, so that the coupling block portion 48a of the sealing cap 48 is provided. ) Is elastically coupled to the inside of the tip side opening of the casing (45) housing the connector (40) and the expansion block portion (48b) may be in close contact with the tip of the casing (45). Therefore, the sealing cap 48 is plugged into the casing 45 accommodating the connector 40 to block the sealing cap 48, and then the sealing cap 48 is removed and the electronic module 50 is inserted into the casing 45. By connecting the module connection part, the electronic module 50 and the digital seal 30 can be interconnected via the connector 40. Sealing cap is composed of a plastic casing integral type such as a hinge (hinge) for convenience of use and loss prevention.

On the other hand, in the present invention, the sealing cap 48 has an electronic module coupling hole (not shown) communicated with the front and rear ends therein, so that the connector 40 in the state in which the electronic module 50 is inserted into the sealing cap 48. It is also possible to connect to the digital room 30 via a medium. That is, the part of the circuit board 41 of the connector 40 in the state where the edge card connector 52 provided in the electronic module 50 is inserted into the electronic module coupling hole inside the sealing cap 48. That is, by being connected to the module connection portion), the electronic module 50 and 50 can take the structure of being connected to the digital chamber 30 via the connector 40. At this time, the sealing cap 48 is made of a material having a sealing property such as a resin or rubber material with a suitable elasticity, the edge card connector 52 of the casing 45 and the electronic module 50 by the sealing cap 48. It is desirable to allow the part) to remain sealed. That is, the electronic module 50 is inserted into the module coupling hole inside the sealing cap 48 in a state where the sealing cap 48 is left without being separated, thereby sealing the connection portion between the electronic module 50 and the PCB 40. It can also take the structure of connecting the electronic module 50 and the digital seal 30 in a circuit while maintaining the.

On the other hand, the casing 45 and the sealing cap 48 may take a more rigid connection structure by the coupling protrusion 45p and the coupling groove. That is, the protrusion 45p is formed on the inner wall surface of the housing 45 of the casing 45, and a groove is formed on the outer surface of the coupling block portion 48a of the sealing cap 48 to attach the sealing cap 48 to the casing 45. When fitted, the coupling structure between the casing 45 and the sealing cap 48 can be more firmly secured by the mutual engagement between the groove and the protrusion 45p.

Further, the casing 45 is formed of a relatively hard material, and at the same time, a protrusion 45p is formed on the inner wall surface of the receiving portion, and when the sealing cap 48 is inserted into the casing 45, the protrusion of the casing 45 ( 45p) may be configured to secure the connection structure between the sealing cap 48 and the casing 45 by a method of pressing the sealing cap 48.

Therefore, between the connector 40 and the connection portion of the digital seal 30, the waterproof performance of the connector 40 is secured primarily by an overmolding structure, and the waterproofing of the connector 40 is secondarily performed by the sealing cap 48. Performance can be secured.

On the other hand, in the present invention to make a suitable pocket in the garment 20, the electronic module 50 can be mounted to the garment 20 by a known attachment means, such as to receive and mount the electronic module 50 in such a pocket. It has a structure. In addition, the electronic module 50 is provided with an edge card connector 52 to connect the edge card connector 52 portion of the electronic module 50 to the connector 40 connected to the digital seal 30. The digital seal 30 and the electronic module 50 may be connected to each other, and the connector 40 having a connection port not shown in the electronic module 50 and connected to the digital seal 30 may be connected. Plugging into the connection port portion of the electronic module 50 can also be employed to connect the connector 40 as a medium.

According to the present invention having such a configuration, the connector 40 is connected to the digital thread 30 provided in the garment 20 together with the normal thread, so that the various electronic modules 50 are connected to the connector 40. In this case, the digital garment may be provided which can be used by connecting the electronic module 50 to the digital thread 30 via the connector 40.

Therefore, it is possible to support a human being to live comfortably while providing various services that enrich life in the ubiquitous space created through the wireless network, by simply wearing the digital clothing adopting the present invention.

In other words, in the present invention, the electronic module 50 refers to various electronic products having various digital devices and functions necessary for future daily life, such as mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3s, PDAs, notebooks, etc. By connecting the electronic module 50 to the digital seal 30 of the garment 20 employing the present invention through the connector 40 as a medium, it is possible to receive a variety of services that enrich life in the ubiquitous space.

In the ubiquitous space that is created through wireless networks in the ubiquitous space where ubiquitous computing is possible, various services that make life richer are provided. The present invention is free to make hands freely and can always be with human movements 24 hours Digital clothing will be provided as a means of communication that allows users to connect and share information anytime, anywhere. The communication method can be both wired and wireless communication, and in the case of wired communication, power line communication (PLC) is applicable, otherwise a separate communication line may be used.

Recently, thanks to the development of information and communication, we have secured the high-speed network infrastructure that is superior to any other country in the world. The era of ubiquitous digital clothing that can access information by connecting to a network is coming, and the present invention can provide digital clothing suitable for such a situation.

In addition, the global trend, in the field of apparel technology, Korea is not a big technology gap with the developed countries, and domestic IT technology has already reached the world's highest level, so through the present invention the technical advantage in the field of digital clothing It will be able to occupy, and expect synergies by expanding the IT technology application market.

In addition, since the 1990s, due to the increase in obesity patients all over the world, the number of sports people who are trying to lose weight and improve their health while doing sports activities is increasing rapidly. Although the desire to desire is gradually increasing, the digital clothing according to the present invention can be said to have a significant meaning in that it can satisfy the needs of these people. Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention having various sensors (temperature, pressure, current, etc.) 158, the current body temperature or pressure of the wearer of the digital clothing is sensed to obtain the wearer's current body state information. Desirable results such as extracting the wearer's physical condition and using it for medical services may be achieved.

In addition, due to the introduction of a five-day week, the number of participants in sports activities is increasing, and management of sudden accidents or changes in living bodies is required by monitoring their bio signals while playing sports activities. Naturally, monitoring can also be provided.

In addition, according to the development of wired and wireless communication technology of the present invention, the demand area of health care service is expected to expand from medical institutions to daily life as it is possible to transmit and receive measured biological signals anytime and anywhere. The field of application could also be broadly extended to the sportswear, medical, defense and defense industries.

On the other hand, the digital garment of the present invention can be roughly divided into electronic module separation type, electronic module embedded type, electronic module sealing type.

The electronic module detachable type includes a casing 45 and an integrated (or detachable) sealing cap 48 having a digital seal 30 and a connector 40 as a basic configuration, and the sealing cap 48 is casing as described above. The electronic module 50 is connected to the connector 40 in a state of being separated from the 45. In other words, in the case of the electronic module detachable type, the connector 40 is accommodated in the casing 45, and the electronic module 50 is inserted into the casing 45 which accommodates the connecting pin 42 of the connector 40. Electrically connected to the module connection portion of the connector 40, the casing 45 is configured to be blocked by the removable sealing cap 48. On the other hand, the sealing cap 48 is coupled to the front end opening of the casing 45 around the hinge portion, it may also take a structure for opening and closing the sealing cap 48 to the center of the hinge to open and close the casing (45).

Electronic module built-in type is provided with an electronic module 50 in the connector 40, the connector 40 and the electronic module 50 has a structure accommodated in the casing (45).

In the case of the electronic module built-in type, the circuit board 41 constituting the connector 40 has a structure in which a microcomputer 151 and other electronic components are connected to the digital chamber 30 via a patterning circuit. The circuit board 41 of the connector 40 is provided with a card socket 152. Various memory cards 154 are coupled to the card socket 152. In addition, a switching button may be electrically connected to the circuit board 41 constituting the connector 40 when necessary. In the present invention, the switching button is electrically connected to the patterned circuit of the circuit board 41 at the bottom of the circuit board 41, and exposed to the bottom of the casing 45, so that the user pushes a button or touch pad. It is possible to switch the switching button on and off by operating the. Therefore, the electronic module 50 in the electronic module built-in is composed of a microcomputer 151, a memory card socket 152, a memory card card 154 and a switch button 155. Of course, it is also possible to connect the electronic module 50 having another structure to the connector 40 to be embedded in the casing 45.

In the electronic module sealed type, the electronic module 50 is mounted on the circuit board 41 of the connector 40, and a separate casing 45 is provided in the digital seal 30 connected to the connector 40 through an opening of the proximal end. Is connected, the connector 40 and the electronic module 50 is accommodated in the casing 45, and the end of the casing 45 is formed of a sealed type blocked by the blocking portion 47. Of course, a sealing structure may be taken between the casing 45 in which the connector 40 is accommodated and the portion of the digital seal 30 (or the portion of the digital band 30BD in the case of the digital band 30BD) by overmolding or the like. Will be.

In the electronic module sealing type, the microcomputer 155 is connected to the patterned connecting pin part 42 of the circuit board 41 by circuit, and the electronic boards 156 and 157 which are necessary for the circuit board 41 are also connected. Is mounted. In addition, the casing 45 for accommodating the connector 40 is provided with various sensors 158 such as a temperature sensor connected to the connector 40 as necessary, and a system for wired and wireless communication. In the case of wired communication, power line communication (PLC) is possible and a separate communication line may be used. The temperature sensor 158 is integrated into the connector 40 by employing an NTC thermistor. That is, the temperature sensor 158 is mounted on the circuit board 41 of the connector 40 to have a structure integrated with the connector 40. The temperature sensor 158 detects the body temperature of the wearer of the digital clothing. When the pressure sensor is attached, biometric information such as an electrocardiogram and a pulse may be detected. Accordingly, the electronic module 50 in the electronic module sealing type may be referred to as the microcomputer 155, the electronic component elements 156 and 157, and various sensors 158, and the electronic module 50 having another structure is sealed. It can take the structure built in the casing 45 in the form.

On the other hand, according to the present invention by providing a connector 40 in the above-described electronic module detachable, built-in electronic module and sealed electronic module type can provide a dedicated connector 40 and waterproof smart connector 40 usable for digital clothing. Will be.

On the other hand, Figures 13 to 18 is a view showing another embodiment of the present invention. 13 to 18, another embodiment of the present invention provides a connector 240 having a terminal 242 for connection between the digital seal 230 and the electronic module 50 provided in the garment 20. And a ground bar 250 supporting the terminal 242 of the connector 240 while the conductor 234 of the digital seal 230 is connected.

The connector 240 has a base 244 on which the digital seal 230 is mounted and supported on an upper surface of the proximal end. At this time, the base 244 is made of a hard material (preferably, a plastic material). In the present invention, the base 244 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape.

The upper surface of the base 244 is provided with a terminal 242. The terminals 242 are made of copper alloy so as to have conductivity, and are arranged in a plurality of rows side by side in a line shape on the upper surface of the base 244. The terminal 242 is connected to the conductor 234 of the digital seal 230.

Specifically, the digital seal 230 has an outer conductor 243b with an insulator interposed therebetween on an outer circumferential surface of the inner conductor 243a, and the outer conductor 243b has a structure that the jacket 237 covers, that is, an inner conductor. The structure 243a, the outer conductor 243b, and the jacket 237 are coaxially provided. In addition, the digital yarn 230 has a structure in which a plurality of digital yarns 230 are coupled to a digital band 230BD woven by a fiber, and the internal conductors 243a and the external conductors 243b of the digital yarns 230 are formed. It is a structure connected to the terminal 242 of the connector 240 by soldering bonding. Of course, the terminal 242 of the connector 240 and the inner conductor 243a and the outer conductor 243b of the digital seal 230 may be bonded in another bonding manner in addition to the soldering bonding method.

In addition, a plurality of guide walls 244a are provided at the upper surface position of the base 244 constituting the connector 240 so that the conductors 234 of the digital seal 230 are inserted. The base 244 is provided with a plurality of straight terminal 242 side by side, a plurality of guide wall 244a is provided in the upper end position of the terminal 242, the insertion formed between each guide wall 244a In the state where the digital seal 230 is inserted into the groove portion, the ground bar 250 to be described later is supported so as not to be separated from the connector 240.

In addition, the base 244 is provided with a separate support 248 on the path of the terminal 242, the support 248, the conductors (234, 234a) of the digital seal 230 sandwiched between the guide wall (244a), Conductor through holes 248h are formed to allow 234b to pass through them. The support part 248 is provided in the direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction of the base 244, and the support part 248 is provided with a conductor through hole 248h that is connected to the terminal 242 to form an internal conductor of the digital seal 230. 243a is coupled through the conductor through hole 248h of the support 248, and in this state, the inner conductor 243a is joined to the terminal 242 by soldering.

The ground bar 250 has a pair of side wall portions 254 extending downwards at both ends of the upper surface portion 252. The ground bar 250 is coupled to the connector 240 to seal the digital seal. Support 230 to remain connected to the connector 240.

At this time, the side wall portion 254 of the ground bar 250 is disposed at both side surfaces of the base 244 of the connector 240 to engage the engaging projection 244p and the coupling hole 254h, thereby the ground bar ( 250 is connected to the connector 240.

In the present invention, the coupling hole 254h (locking hole) is formed in the side wall portion 254, and on both sides of the base 244, the coupling protrusion 244p having the coupling guide surface inclined downward from the upward direction to the downward direction (Locking hole) dimple). That is, the coupling protrusion 244p is configured in the form of a cross-sectional triangular protrusion that gradually widens laterally from the top surface side to the bottom surface side of the base 244.

Accordingly, when the left and right side wall portions 254 of the ground bar 250 are disposed at both sides of the base 244 of the connector 240 and the ground bar 250 is lowered, the side wall portions 254 of the ground bar 250 are lowered. Since the engaging protrusion 244p provided on both sides of the base 244 of the connector 240 is engaged with the formed coupling hole 254h, the ground bar 250 is coupled to the upper surface of the proximal end of the connector 240. The combined ground bar 250 pressurizes the digital seal 230 to maintain the state connected to the connector 240. That is, the digital seal 230 is supported by the ground bar 250 to maintain the connected state of the connector 240 and the digital seal 230. Of course, the inner surface of the side wall portion 254 of the ground bar 250 smoothly slides down the surface of the coupling protrusion 244p by the inclined coupling guide surface provided in the coupling protrusion 244p. ) Is fastened to the lower end of the engaging projection (244p), the assembly between the ground bar 250 and the connector 240 is easier and faster, and when the ground bar 250 is separated by opening both side wall portions 254 Since it is pulled up, the separation of the ground bar 250 and the connector 240 is also easy and quick.

In addition, the first groove 252a and the second groove 252b having a straight groove shape are formed in the upper surface portion 252 of the ground bar 250 in a width direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the connector 240. As described above, the digital seal 230 has a structure having a jacket 237 coated to cover the outer circumferential surface of the outer conductor 243b, wherein the ground bar 250 is coupled to the connector 240. The first groove 252a formed on the upper surface portion 252 of the ground bar 250 in the state of being coupled by the engaging groove and the engaging protrusion 244p is coupled to the jacket 237 of the digital seal 230. ) Is pressed and supported to be fixed to the connector 240, while the second groove 252b of the ground bar 250 presses the outer conductor 243b of the digital seal 230 to press the terminal 242 of the connector 240. ) To make contact with The lower side of the first groove 252a parallel to each other presses the jacket 237 of the digital seal 230, and the lower side of the second groove 252b presses the outer conductor 243b of the digital seal 230 so that the ground bar ( The digital seal 230 is firmly connected and connected to the connector 240 through the 250.

Meanwhile, a method of connecting the digital seal 230 and the connector 240, which are the main parts illustrated in FIGS. 13 to 18, by using the ground bar 250 will be described.

1. The digital seal 230 is separated from the digital band 230BD to peel off and align the coating.

2. Place the digital seal 230 in the connector 240 in place. The inner conductor 243a passes through the through hole 248h of the connector 240 for alignment of the digital seal 230 and the jacket is aligned in order between the guide walls 244a of the connector 240.

3. Assemble the ground bar 250 to the connector 240. In the present invention, a locking device is provided between the connector 240 and the ground bar 250 so that the ground bar 250 does not fall out. The connector 240 is provided with a coupling protrusion 244p, and the ground bar 250 is provided with a square coupling hole 254h to assemble by engaging engagement of the coupling protrusion 244p and the coupling hole 254h. .

At this time, since the digital seal 230 is positioned between the ground bar 250 and the connector 240, the ground bar 250 holds a function to fix the laser soldering. In addition, the first groove 252a (that is, the groove of the distal end portion) of the ground bar 250 is in electrical contact with the outer conductor 243b of the digital seal 230, and when coupled with the mating connector 240, the ground circuit. Will be configured. The second groove 252b (that is, the groove at the rear end) of the ground bar 250 serves as a strain relief for holding the jacket.

4. Solder the outer conductor 243b of the digital seal 230 to the connector 240.

5. Solder the inner conductor 243a of the digital seal 230 to the connector 240.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrated in FIGS. 13 to 18, the electronic device 50 is connected to the front end of the connector 240 opposite to the base end to which the digital seal 230 is connected. In the ubiquitous space created through wireless networks, various services that enrich life can be provided to help humans live comfortably. That is, another embodiment of the present invention illustrated in FIGS. 13 to 18 will be referred to as an electronic module connection structure for a digital garment provided with characteristics in the connection structure between the digital seal 230 and the electronic module 50.

On the other hand, it is necessary to configure the sealing cap integrally to the casing in order to solve problems such as the risk of loss of the sealing cap 48 to prevent the casing 45 and the cost increase. The present invention is also provided with a structure for solving such a problem, Figure 19 and Figure 20 shows an embodiment configured in consideration of the loss or cost increase of such a sealing cap (48).

19 and 20, the sealing cap 48 has a structure in which the casing 45 is integrally provided through the connecting means. In the present invention shown in Figs. 19 and 20, the flexible strap 48STR is connected to the front end side opening portion of the casing 45. The flexible strap 48STR is a connecting means.

Therefore, even if the sealing cap 48 is removed from the casing 45 and opened, the sealing cap 48 is lost because the sealing cap 48 is connected to the casing 45 via the flexible strap 48STR. The risk of being eliminated has the advantage that it can be eliminated, and problems such as cost increase due to loss of the sealing cap 48 can also be solved.

In other words, the opening of the casing 45 is blocked by the sealing cap 48, and the sealing cap 48 is pulled out of the casing 45 for the connection of the electronic module 50. Since the cap 48 is continuously suspended from the casing 45, there are no factors such as loss of the sealing cap 48 and a cost increase.

19 and 20 illustrate a structure in which the sealing cap 48 is integrally provided with the casing 45 by the strap 48STR, the hinge portion (not specifically shown) of the sealing cap 48 is illustrated. As such, the structure provided so as not to be lost in the casing 45 through the hinge shaft and the hinge hole) is also possible.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiment and the accompanying drawings, and various permutations, modifications, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It will be apparent to those who have it.

20. Clothing 30, 230. Digital thread
40, 240. Connector 50. Electronic module

Claims (18)

Connected to the digital chamber provided in the garment connected to form a connection for connecting the electronic module, and the electronic module for digital clothing characterized in that it comprises an electronic module connected to the connector for providing data for service rescue.
The method of claim 1, wherein the digital thread to which the connector is connected is provided in a weaving manner on a part of the garment, and mounting the electronic module connected to the digital thread via the connector to the garment to form a digital garment An electronic module connection structure for digital clothes.
The electronic module connection structure of claim 1, wherein the connector is configured by adopting one of a PCB connector type and a micro coaxial connector type.
The electronic module connection structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein the connector includes a connecting pin part electrically connected to the micro wire of the digital thread and a module connection part making a circuit connection to the electronic module.
The electronic module connecting structure of claim 4, wherein the connector has a structure in which a connecting pin part and a module connection part are patterned on a circuit board, and an electronic component is mounted on the circuit board of the connector. .
The casing according to claim 1, wherein the connector is housed inside the casing, and the electronic module is inserted into the casing accommodating the connector so as to be electrically connected to a module connection part provided in the connector, wherein the casing is integral or separate sealing. An electronic module connection structure for digital garments, characterized in that the capping process by a cap.
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the connector is provided with an electronic module, and the connector and the electronic module have a built-in type housed inside the casing, and a circuit board constituting the connector is connected to the digital seal. An electronic module connection structure for a digital garment, comprising a microcomputer, a sensor, an electronic component, and a communication circuit.
8. The switch of claim 7, wherein the circuit board constituting the connector is equipped with a memory card socket or a USB socket so that a memory card or a USB cable is connected as necessary, and the casing is electrically switched on / off by the circuit board. Electronic module connection structure for digital clothes, characterized in that the provided.
The electronic board of claim 1, wherein an electronic module is provided on a circuit board of the connector, and a separate casing is connected to an opening of a proximal end of the digital seal connected to the connector to accommodate the connector and the electronic module inside the casing. The front end portion of the casing is an electronic module connection structure for a digital garment, characterized in that configured in a sealed type blocked by the blocking portion.
10. The electronic module connecting structure as set forth in claim 9, wherein the casing for accommodating the connector further includes various sensors (temperature, pressure, current, etc.) electrically connected to the circuit board of the connector.
The structure of claim 1, wherein the sealing cap (48) is integrally provided in the casing (45) via a connecting means.
Digital garments comprising a connector having a terminal for connection between the digital seal and the electronic module provided in the garment, and a ground bar for supporting the conductor of the digital seal connected to the terminal of the connector Modular connection structure.
The method of claim 12, wherein the connector comprises a base on which the digital thread is mounted and supported, and the terminal provided on the base to which the conductor of the digital thread is connected and connected; rescue.
The electronic module connecting structure as set forth in claim 13, wherein a plurality of guide walls are provided in the base of the connector so that the conductor of the digital thread is inserted therein.
15. The digital garment according to claim 14, wherein the base has a support portion on the terminal path, and the support portion has a conductor through hole formed therein so that the conductor of the digital seal sandwiched between the guide walls passes through and is coupled thereto. Electronic module connection structure.
13. The ground bar of claim 12, wherein the ground bar has a structure in which a pair of side wall portions extending downwards are formed at both ends of an upper surface portion, and the pair of side wall portions are coupled to the connector to connect the digital seal to the connector. An electronic module connection structure for digital garments, which is maintained in a closed state.
The digital garment of claim 16, wherein the sidewalls of the ground bar are disposed at both side surfaces of the base of the connector to be engaged with the coupling protrusion and the coupling groove to fix the ground bar to the connector. Electronic module connection structure.
The method of claim 12, wherein the digital seal has a structure having a jacket covering the outer circumferential surface of the outer conductor, the ground bar is to support to be fixed to the connector by pressing the jacket portion of the digital seal on the upper surface side And a first groove and a second groove for pressing the outer conductor of the digital seal to contact the terminal of the connector.

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