US20160192784A1 - Air pad using double weave - Google Patents

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US20160192784A1
US20160192784A1 US14/911,454 US201514911454A US2016192784A1 US 20160192784 A1 US20160192784 A1 US 20160192784A1 US 201514911454 A US201514911454 A US 201514911454A US 2016192784 A1 US2016192784 A1 US 2016192784A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the present invention relates to an air pad, and more particularly, to an air pad having a double weave which provides good thermo-keeping and soundproof efficiencies due to the air contained therein, whereupon the air pad may be used in manufacturing a thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, a soundproof material, an air mat, an air bed, a floating cover, etc.
  • thermo-keeping and heat insulation material and soundproof material may include air layers in the inside thereof.
  • the product for example, the air mat, the air bed, etc. inflates as air is injected into the inner space, thus providing a space wherein a user can lie or sit.
  • thermo-keeping and heat insulation material for example, the thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, the soundproof material, the air mat, the air bed, etc.
  • it should have a sealed space into which air can be injected, and the air injected into the sealed space should be maintained therein for a predetermined time without being discharged to the outside.
  • the air mat 1 includes a sealed space covered by an upper sheet 2 , a lateral sheet 3 and a lower sheet 4 . Compressed air is injected into the space.
  • the configuration of the air mat 1 is described in the Korean utility model registration number 295894 etc.
  • connection thread 5 should be installed in the inner space so as to connect the upper and lower sheets 2 , 4 to prevent the middle portions of the upper and lower sheets 2 , 4 from inflation due to the compressed air.
  • thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, the soundproof material, the floating cover, etc. which each have air in the insides thereof may have the above-mentioned problems.
  • the present invention is designed to solve the above mentioned problems. It is an object of the present invention to provide an air pad which has a sealed space into which air can be injected.
  • the present invention has another object of providing an air pad which can simplify the process of manufacturing a thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, a soundproof material, a floating cover, an air mat, an air bed, etc. which each contain air in the insides thereof.
  • an air pad which uses a double weave.
  • double weave is used in manufacture of an air bag.
  • the double weave employed to manufacture the air bag includes an expansion part, a non-expansion part, and a seam pattern part.
  • the surface of the double weave is coated with a silicon resin, etc. Since the expansion part expands by the input of compressed air, it can protect passengers from impact.
  • the non-expansion part supports the expansion part.
  • the seam pattern part is formed between the expansion part and the non-expansion part and can prevent the discharge of the compressed air to the outside and can withstand the instant impact caused by the expansion.
  • the compressed air stays in the expansion part for a short time period (for example, over about 5 ⁇ 6 seconds), and thereafter the compressed air discharges to the outside so as to provide a visual field for the passenger (a driver) and prevent a secondary damage (impact).
  • the double weave is made of a thick nylon thread of about 420 denier and has a heavy weight (350 g/m 2 ⁇ 450 g/m 2 ), and the coating layer is formed to satisfy the above requirements.
  • the double weave for manufacturing the air bag can contain air in the inside thereof, but it cannot be used to manufacture the thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, the sound proof material, the air mat, the floating cover, etc. because the thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, etc. should keep the air for a relatively longer time in the insides thereof.
  • the double weave for manufacturing the air bag is heavy and the silicon coating has a high air permeability and a high friction coefficient, the double weave is not suitable to be used in manufacturing the thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, the soundproof material, the air mat, the air bed, the floating cover, etc.
  • the double weave for manufacturing the air bag has the expansion part, the non-expansion part, and the seam pattern part, we should use Jacquard loom for manufacturing the double weave, which inevitably entails much more increased manufacturing cost.
  • the double weave employed in the present invention is manufactured by a weaving, and air can be filled in the inside thereof. In this respect, it may be same as the double weave for manufacturing the air bag.
  • the double weave for the present invention has the air tightness, the material and diameter of the thread, the coating, the weight, the touch feeling, etc. which are suitable for the thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, the sound proof material, the air mat, the air bed, etc.
  • the air pad of the present invention can be manufactured without using the expensive Jacquard loom.
  • the air pad according to the present invention has a completely different technical field as compared to the air bag, and the configuration and effects are distinguished from the air bag. Accordingly, the present invention should not be considered a use invention which can be invented by simply changing the use.
  • the air pad according to the present invention has an expansion part 10 , a non-expansion part 20 , and a coating layer 40 .
  • the expansion part 10 is formed of an upper woven fabric layer 11 and a lower woven fabric layer 13 and can be expanded by the compressed air injected into the space 15 formed by the upper woven fabric layer 11 and the lower woven fabric layer 13 .
  • the non-expansion part 20 is formed integral between the expansion parts 10 and continuous from the expansion parts 10 and is formed of a single layer.
  • the coating layer 40 is formed on the surfaces of the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion part 20 so as to prevent the compressed air in the space 15 from being discharged to the outside.
  • the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion part 20 are repeatedly formed, wherein the expansion part 10 is manufactured by a plain weave, and the non-expansion part 20 is manufactured by a basket weave. And, the air pad has a cover factor value of 2000 to 2200 which is calculated by the following formula.
  • warp density number of warp/inch
  • weft density number of weft/inch
  • the double weave raw fabric of the air pad may be formed of a polyester thread of 50 denier to 120 denier, or a polypropylene thread of 100 denier to 300 denier. In this configuration, a seam pattern part between the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion part 20 may be removed.
  • the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion part 20 may be formed of a polyester, and the coating layer 40 may be formed of a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). It is preferred that the coating amount of the coating is 60 g/m 2 to 150 g/m 2 .
  • the polyester mesh may be adhered to the coating layer 40 in order to protect the air pad.
  • the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion part 20 may be formed of polypropylene, and the coating layer 40 may be formed of polypropylene. It is preferred that the coating amount of the coating is 140 g/m 2 to 200 g/m 2 .
  • the polypropylene mesh may be adhered to the coating layer 40 in order to protect the air pad.
  • the non-expansion part 22 formed of the single layer maybe formed at a rim of the double weave raw fabric according to the present invention.
  • the non-expansion part 22 may be formed of a basket weave.
  • the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion part 20 may be repeatedly formed at the inner side of the rim, and the non-expansion part 20 may be formed at a constant interval (d)(s).
  • the expansion part 10 may be formed at the rim of the double weave raw fabric.
  • the upper woven fabric layer 11 and the lower woven fabric layer 13 both of which form the expansion part 10 at the rim may be sealed as they are adhered each other by means of an adhesive 55 .
  • the air pad may be used as the thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, the soundproof material, the air mat, the air bed, the floating cover, etc.
  • the double weave raw fabric is ironed in a state of being heated up to 70° C. to 100° C. before the coating layer 40 is formed.
  • the double weave raw fabric which has been subjected to the pre-heat treatment process may have a lowered thermal shrinkage ratio and a higher stability in the shape in the following coating layer formation process.
  • the method for manufacturing an air pad according to another aspect of the present invention may include (a) a step wherein a double weave raw fabric is prepared, which has an expansion part 10 which can expand by the compressed air; and a non-expansion part 20 which is continuously formed from the expansion part 10 and between the expansion parts 10 and is formed of a single layer, and (b) a step wherein a coating layer 40 is formed on the double weave raw fabric after the step (a).
  • the coating layer 40 is provided to prevent the discharge of the compressed air of the space 15 to the outside, and the expansion part 10 is formed of a plain weave, and the non-expansion part 20 is formed of a basket weave. And, the double weave raw fabric has the cover factor value of 2000 ⁇ 2200 calculated by the following formula.
  • warp density number of warp/inch
  • weft density number of weft/inch
  • a pre-heat treatment step is included between the step (a) and the step (b).
  • the double weave raw fabric is ironed in such a way that the double weave raw fabric is passed through rolls in a state of being heated up to 70° C. to 100° C.
  • the present invention has the following effects.
  • the present invention provides the air pad which has a sealed space in the inside thereof, into which compressed air can be injected.
  • the manufacturing process of the thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, the soundproof material, the floating cover, the air mat, the air bed, etc. can be simplified by using the air pad.
  • thermo-keeping and heat insulation material for example, all required processes for manufacturing the thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, the soundproof material, the air mat, the air bed, the floating cover, etc. are only cutting the double weave raw fabric used in the present invention and forming the coating layer and injecting the compressed air.
  • the expansion part and the non-expansion part are repeatedly formed in the air pad according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the center portions of the upper 11 and lower woven fabric layers 13 from inflating when the compressed air has been injected, whereby a flat surface can be obtained.
  • the shrinkage ratio due to the heat process can be lowered and the stability in the shape can be enhanced.
  • twists and wrinkles formation can be prevented by lowering the shrinkage ratio, whereby a flat surface can be obtained when the compressed air is injected.
  • the double weave raw fabric used in the present invention can be manufactured without using the expensive loom such as Jacquard loom, the manufacturing cost is very low.
  • FIG. 1 is a partially cut-away perspective view illustrating a conventional air mat.
  • FIG. 2 is a plane view illustrating an air pad according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view illustrating the air pad of FIG. 2 being expanded by compressed air.
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a portion “A” in FIG. 3 .
  • FIG. 5 is a plane view illustrating an air pad according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view taken along line B-B′ in FIG. 5 .
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating the air pad of FIG. 5 being expanded by compressed air.
  • FIG. 8 is a cross sectional view taken along line C-C′ in FIG. 7 .
  • FIG. 9 is a plane view illustrating an air pad according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view taken along line D-D′ in FIG. 9 .
  • FIG. 11 is a plane view illustrating a double weave raw fabric used in manufacturing the air pad in FIG. 9 .
  • FIG. 12 is a view illustrating a pre-heat treatment process for manufacturing the air pad according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a plane view illustrating the air pad according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view illustrating the air pad of FIG. 2 being expanded by compressed air
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a portion “A” in FIG. 3 .
  • the air pad 100 may include the double weave raw fabric, and the coating layer 40 which is formed on the surface of the double weave raw fabric.
  • the double weave raw fabric may have the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion part 20 , 22 .
  • the expansion part 10 may be formed of the upper woven fabric layer 11 and the lower woven fabric layer 13 .
  • the expansion part 10 is separated from the non-expansion parts 20 , 22 by lines. More specifically, the portions except for the non-expansion parts 20 , 22 correspond to the expansion part 10 .
  • the lines are formed on the double weave raw fabric since the weaving methods for the expansion part and the non-expansion parts are different.
  • the upper woven fabric layer 11 and the lower woven fabric layer it) 13 expand by the compressed air injected into a space 15 formed between the upper woven fabric layer 11 and the lower woven fabric layer 13 .
  • the upper woven fabric layer 11 and the lower woven fabric layer 13 are manufactured by a plain weave.
  • the compressed air is injected into the expansion part 10 through an injection port 30 .
  • the injection port 30 passes through the rim in order to inject the compressed air.
  • a valve and/or a stopper may be installed at the injection port 30 so as to prevent the injected compressed air from being discharged to the outside after the compressed air is injected into the expansion part 10 .
  • the non-expansion parts 20 , 22 are formed of a single layer, respectively.
  • the non-expansion parts 20 , 22 are formed by basket weave. More preferably, the non-expansion parts 20 , 22 are formed by a 2 ⁇ 2 basket weave or a 3 ⁇ 3 basket weave.
  • the non-expansion part 22 is formed at the rim, and the non-expansion part 20 is formed between the expansion parts 10 at the inner side of the rim.
  • the non-expansion parts 20 , 22 do not expand, but support the expansion part 10 while preventing the compressed air from being discharged to the outside.
  • the non-expansion part 20 is a square.
  • the non-expansion part 20 may be formed in various shapes, for example, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, a pentagonal shape, a triangular shape, a straight line shape, etc.
  • the non-expansion parts 20 are repeatedly formed. It is preferred that the distance “d” between the non-expansion parts 20 is constant. If the distance “d” between the non-expansion parts 20 is constant, the height “h” can be uniform throughout the air pad when the expansion part 10 expands, for which the air pad of the present invention may be well used for the air mat, the air bed, etc.
  • the non-expansion part 22 formed at the rim of the double weave raw fabric has a width “w” wider than that of the non-expansion part 20 so as to increase the air tightness.
  • the air pad 100 according to the present invention can keep the compressed air in the expansion part 10 for a relatively long time.
  • the double weave raw fabric has a cover factor of 2000 to 2200.
  • the cover factor is calculated by the following formula I.
  • warp density number of warp/inch
  • weft density number of weft/inch
  • cover factor value is less than 2000, the air tightness is low, which means that such a cover factor value is not good for the manufacture of the air pad. And, it is practically very difficult to manufacture the double weave raw fabric having the cover factor value exceeding 2200.
  • the compressed air injected in the air pad can be maintained for 10 days to 25 days while maintaining the gauge pressure of about 0.18 bar to 0.25 bar. For this reason, the air pad can be used for the thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, the soundproof material, the air mat, the air bed, etc.
  • the pressure maintenance air tightness is obtained by the cooperation of the double weave raw fabric and the coating layer 40 .
  • expansion part 10 and the non-expansion parts 20 , 22 of the air pad 100 may be made of polyester or polypropylene.
  • the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion parts 20 , 22 are made of polyester, and the coating layer 40 is made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), it is preferred that the air pad has weight of 220 g/m 2 to 330 g/m 2 . If the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion parts 20 , 22 are made of polypropylene, and the coating layer 40 is made of polypropylene, it is preferred that the air pad 100 has weight of 400 g/m 2 to 480 g/m 2 .
  • TPU thermoplastic polyurethane
  • the weight of the air pad 100 is less than the lower limit, it is difficult to satisfy the physical properties (elongation resistance during expansion, tensile strength, durability, etc.) required for the products. If the weight thereof exceeds the upper limit, the product may be overweight, and the diameter of thread becomes bigger than that of required. In this case, the seam pattern part may be required undesirably.
  • the diameter of the thread is 50 denier to 120 denier. More preferably, the diameter thereof is 75 denier.
  • the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion parts 20 , 22 are made of a polypropylene thread, it is preferred that the diameter of the thread is 100 denier to 300 denier, and more preferably, the diameter thereof is 250 denier.
  • the diameter of the thread is over the upper limit, the product becomes over weighted, and the air tightness become lowered, which result in undesirable quality. If the diameter of the thread is less than the lower limit, it is not preferred since the elongation resistance is lowered when the compressed air is injected.
  • the double weave raw fabric according to the present invention has the expansion part 10 and non-expansion parts 20 , 22 and does not have the seam pattern part.
  • the seam pattern part is formed between the expansion part and the non-expansion part in the double weave used for the manufacture of air bag, and can prevent the compressed air from being quickly discharged to the outside while withstanding the impact when the air bag expands suddenly.
  • the double weave for the air bag is manufactured only by Jacquard loom. It cannot be manufactured by using a common loom. For this reason, the manufacturing cost is very high, which is disadvantageous.
  • the seam pattern part is not required in the double weave raw fabric used in the present invention because the compressed air is injected very slowly compared to air bag and the double weave raw fabric is manufactured densely throughout the whole portions with the polyester thread of 50 to 120 denier or the polypropylene thread of 100 to 300 denier. For this reason, the double weave raw fabric can be manufactured by using the common loom such as Rapier loom. The manufacturing cost is about 1 ⁇ 4 as compared to the double weave used in the air bag, which is very advantageous.
  • the coating layer 40 is formed on the surfaces of the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion parts 20 , 22 so as to maintain the air tightness.
  • the coating may be formed by any of knife coating method, doctor blade method, spray coating method, etc., but extrusion method is preferred.
  • the coating layer 40 is preferably made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or polypropylene.
  • the coating layer 40 made of TPU has good soft touch feeling and good scratch resistance.
  • the silicon coating mainly used for the double weave of the air bag has high air permeability and extremely high friction coefficient. For this reason, it is not good for the air mat and the air bed, etc.
  • the coating amount of TPU is 60 g/m 2 to 150 g/m 2 .
  • the coating amount of the polypropylene is 140 g/m 2 to 200 g/m 2 .
  • the product which uses the polyester thread for the air pad 100 according to the present invention has a thickness of about 0.42 mm to 0.52 mm after the coating, and the product which uses the polypropylene thread has a thickness of about 0.6 mm to 0.85 mm.
  • the air pad 100 may further have a mesh raw fabric (not illustrated in drawings).
  • the mesh raw fabric can be adhered to the product by being placed on the coating layer 40 and by being pressed against the product before the coating is hardened.
  • the mesh raw fabric can prevent damage caused by stone, protruded things, etc. when the air pad 100 is spread on the ground or the lawn, etc.
  • the mesh raw fabric may be provided at both sides of the air pad 100 . However, it is preferred to have the mesh raw fabric on the surface only which contacts with the ground or the lawn, thus reducing weight and saving the manufacturing cost.
  • the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion parts 20 , 22 are made of polyester, and the coating layer 40 is made of TPU, it is preferred that the mesh raw fabric is polyester mesh.
  • the polyester mesh has a weight of below 40 g/cm 2 , the whole weight of the product may be 260 g/m 2 to 370 g/m 2 .
  • the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion parts 20 , 22 are made of polypropylene, and the coating layer 40 is made of polypropylene, it is preferred that the mesh raw fabric is polypropylene mesh.
  • the polypropylene mesh has a weight of below 40 g/cm 2 , the whole weight of the product may be 440 g/m 2 to 520 g/m 2 .
  • polyester mesh and the polypropylene mesh are mesh-shaped raw fabrics. Since they are easily available in the market, the description thereon will be omitted.
  • FIG. 5 is a plane view illustrating an air pad according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view taken along line B-B′ in FIG. 5
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating the air pad of FIG. 5 expanded by compressed air
  • FIG. 8 is a cross sectional view taken along line C-C′ in FIG. 7 .
  • the reference numbers in FIGS. 5 to 8 which are same as in FIGS. 1 to 4 represent the same components.
  • the air pad 200 may include a double weave raw fabric, and a coating layer 40 formed on the surface of the double weave raw fabric.
  • the double weave raw fabric is the same as the double weave raw fabric in FIG. 2 except that the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion parts 20 , 22 are longitudinally formed in the longitudinal direction of the air pad 200 .
  • the non-expansion part 22 is formed in the whole rim except for the air injection port 30 in the double weave raw fabric.
  • the compressed air injected in the expansion part 10 can be prevented from being discharged to the outside by the non-expansion part 22 .
  • the reference number 35 represents a valve (or a stopper) installed at the air injection port 30 .
  • a plurality of the non-expansion parts 20 are formed at a predetermined interval in the widthwise direction in the inner side of the non-expansion part 22 and are longitudinally formed in the longitudinal direction of the air pad 200 .
  • both ends of the non-expansion part 20 are spaced apart from the non-expansion part 22 , which is provided so as to diffuse the compressed air efficiently injected via the air injection port 30 into the inside of the air pad 200 and to give enough space wherein the expansion part 10 can expand as illustrated in FIG. 7 .
  • the distance “s” between the non-expansion parts 20 and the distance “s” between the non-expansion part 22 and the non-expansion part 20 are same. If the distances “s” are uniform, the height “h” may become uniform when the expansion part 10 has expanded. For this reason, the air pad of the present invention can be employed to manufacture the air mat or the air bed etc.
  • the coating layer 40 has the material, coating amount, coating thickness, etc. which are same as the coating layer 40 of the air pad 100 , the description thereon will be omitted.
  • the air pad 200 may further include a mesh raw fabric (not illustrated in drawings).
  • the mesh raw fabric is same as the mesh raw fabric of the air pad 100 , and the method for attaching it to the air pad is same as well.
  • FIG. 9 is a plane view illustrating an air pad according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view taken along line D-D′ in FIG. 9 .
  • the reference numbers in FIGS. 9 and 10 which are same as the reference numbers in FIGS. 1 to 8 , represent same components.
  • the air pad 300 may include a double weave raw fabric, and a coating layer 40 formed on the surface of the double weave raw fabric.
  • the coating layer 40 is same as the coating layer 40 of the air pads 100 , 200 .
  • the double weave raw fabric is the same as the above-mentioned double weave raw fabric except that it is cut for the expansion part 10 to be positioned at the rim thereof.
  • FIG. 11 shows the double weave raw fabric.
  • the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion 20 are repeatedly formed, and the non-expansion part 20 is longitudinally formed in the longitudinal direction of the air pad 300 , and the expansion part 10 is positioned at the rim thereof.
  • the upper woven fabric layer 11 and the lower woven fabric layer 13 which form the expansion part 10 at the rim thereof are adhered each other by the adhesive 55 , thus preventing the inner air from being discharged to the outside.
  • the portion between the dotted line 51 and the outline 53 represents an adhered portion 50 .
  • the air discharge occurs mostly at the rim in the air pad made of the double weave raw fabric.
  • the air discharge can be very effectively prevented by adhered portion 50 .
  • the double weave raw fabric is manufactured (S 10 ).
  • the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion 20 are repeatedly formed in the double weave raw fabric, and the non-expansion part 20 is longitudinally formed in the longitudinal direction of the air pad 300 .
  • a person having ordinary skill in this art may easily manufacture the double weave raw fabric using a conventional loom (for example, a Rapier loom) by referring to the present invention.
  • the double weave raw fabric is cut for the expansion part 10 to be positioned at the rim of the double weave raw fabric (S 20 ).
  • the double weave raw fabric being cut as mentioned above passes through the rolls in a state of being heated up to 70° C. to 100° C. (S 30 ). More specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 12 , the double weave raw fabric is unwound from the unwinding roll 71 and moves in the direction indicated by the arrow and is heated up to about 70° C. to 100° C. by heating drum( 73 ). In the heated state as above, any wrinkles, twists, etc. of the double weave raw fabric are removed (an ironing effect) while it passes through the rollers 75 , and then it is wound around the winding rolls 72 .
  • the pre-heat treatment process is carried out before the formation of the coating layer, a thermal shrinkage ratio may be lowered during the formation of the coating layer, and the stability in the shape can be enhanced.
  • the coating layer is formed without the pre-heat treatment process, the polypropylene double weave raw fabric may have about 12% shrinkage ratio when the heat treatment occurs for about 15 minutes at 109° C., and the stability in the shape may become unstable. Meanwhile, the stability in the shape represents the degree of twists or wrinkles, etc. in the coated product (air pad). If the stability in the shape is poor, a flat surface cannot be obtained by the injection of the compressed air, which results in twisted surfaces.
  • the thermal shrinkage ratio may be about 8% thus enhancing the stability in the shape.
  • the air pad 300 which has been subjected to the pre-heat treatment can have the flat surface by the injection of the compressed air.
  • the adhesive 55 is spread on the upper woven fabric layer 11 and the lower woven fabric layer 13 which form the rim of the double weave raw fabric, and the layer 11 , 13 are adhered each other by the adhesive 55 .
  • the coating layer 40 is formed by the heat treatment process.
  • the formation process of the coating layer 40 may be carried out in such a way that the coating material (TPU, polypropylene mentioned above) is coated on (spread on) the double weave raw fabric and heat-treated for about 15 minutes at about 109° C.
  • the coating material TPU, polypropylene mentioned above
  • the air pads 100 , 200 can maintain the compressed air injected into the inner space 15 for a long time, the air pads are suitable in manufacturing the product such as the thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, the soundproof material, the floating cover, the air mat, the air bed, etc.
  • the thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, the soundproof material, the air mat, the air bed, the floating cover, etc. can be easily manufactured by simply cutting the double weave raw fabric, forming a coating layer and then injecting compressed air. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing process and time of the product.
  • the exemplary embodiments will be described for the sake of easier understanding of the present invention.
  • the exemplary embodiments of the present invention may be modified into various types, and the scopes of the present invention are not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments.
  • the exemplary embodiments are provided for easy understanding of the present invention for a person having ordinary skill in this art.
  • the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion part 20 are repeatedly formed by using a polyester filament thread of 75 denier as a warp and a weft, and a double weave raw fabric as illustrated in FIGS. 2, 3 is prepared, wherein the expansion part 10 is formed of a plain weave, and the non-expansion part 20 is formed of a 2 ⁇ 2 basket weave.
  • the warp density and the weft density are 116/inch respectively, and the cover factor is 2,010.
  • Both sides of the double weave raw fabric are coated by thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with the coating amount of 100 g/m 2 , and the double weave raw fabric is heat-treated for 15 minutes at 109° C., thus forming the coating layer 40 .
  • TPU thermoplastic polyurethane
  • the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion part 20 are repeatedly formed by using a polypropylene filament thread of 210 denier as a warp and a weft, and a double weave raw fabric as illustrated in FIGS. 2, 3 is prepared, wherein the expansion part 10 is formed of a plain weave, and the non-expansion part 20 is formed of a 2 ⁇ 2 basket weave.
  • the warp density and the weft density are 62/inch respectively, and the cover factor was 2,200.
  • the double weave raw fabric is subjected to the pre-heat treatment process wherein wrinkles, twisted shapes, etc. are removed by being heated to 80° C. by the heating drum 73 and by being passed through the rolls 75 in the heated state.
  • both sides of the double weave raw fabric are coated by the polypropylene with the coating amount of 150 g/m 2 , and the double weave raw fabric is heat-treated for 15 minutes at 109° C., thus forming a coating layer 40 .
  • the expansion part 10 and the non-expansion part 20 are repeatedly formed by using a polyester filament thread of 75 denier as a warp and a weft, and a double weave raw fabric as illustrated in FIGS. 2, 3 is prepared, wherein the expansion part 10 is formed of a plain weave, and the non-expansion part 20 is formed of a 2 ⁇ 2 basket weave.
  • the warp density and the weft density are 127/inch respectively, and the cover factor is 2,200.
  • the double weave raw fabric is subjected to the pre-heat treatment process wherein wrinkles, twisted shapes, etc. are removed by being heated to 80° C. by the heating drum 73 and by being passed through the rolls 75 in the heated state.
  • both sides of the double weave raw fabric are coated by TPU with the coating amount of 150 g/m 2 , and the double weave raw fabric is heat-treated for 15 minutes at 109° C., thus forming the coating layer 40 .
  • the polyester mesh raw fabric having the weight of 30 g/cm 2 is positioned on the coating layer and pressurized and engaged thus manufacturing an air pad.
  • the polyester filament thread of 30 denier is used as a warp and a weft.
  • the air pad is manufactured in the same method as the exemplary embodiment 1 except that the warp density and the weft density are 116/inch respectively, and the cover factor is about 1,270.
  • the compressed air is injected up to the pressure of about 0.20 bar into the air pads manufactured in the exemplary embodiments 1 to 3 and the comparison example 1, and the lapsed time for which the initial air pressure is maintained is evaluated, and the result of the evaluation is shown in Table 1.
  • the initial air pressure of about 0.20 bar is maintained for a long time i.e. 17 days or more in the air pads of the exemplary embodiments 1 to 3 according to the present invention.
  • the air pad according to the present invention is suitable in manufacturing the thermo-keeping and heat insulation material, the soundproof material, the air mat, the air bed, etc.

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