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- the invention relates to a method for monitoring or visualizing the running speed of an athlete. Furthermore, the invention relates to an athletic garment or shoe.
- thermochromic dye leuco dye or liquid crystal
- leuco dye or liquid crystal can be used as the material which changes its color. All suitable materials are referred herein as being a thermochromic dye.
- the at least one thermochromic dye comprises a liquid crystal.
- the piece of garment can be a jacket or shirt, wherein the at least one thermochromic dye is applied on a chest region of the jacket or shirt. Also, the at least one thermochromic dye can be applied (additionally of alternatively) on a front sleeve region of the jacket or shirt.
- thermochromic dye can also be applied on a forefoot region of the shoe.
- a further kind of garment according to the invention can be a cover or overcoat for a shoe (detachable slip as shoe cover) which is worn at some kinds of sports.
- the athletic garment or shoe comprises a section which covers a part of the body of the athlete.
- an outer surface of the section is provided with a coating which comprises at least one thermochromic dye or at least one liquid crystal or that the piece of garment or the shoe is made at least partially of a material, especially by a yarn, which comprises at least one thermochromic dye or at least one liquid crystal, wherein the garment also comprises regions where elements are provided to influence the aerodynamic drag of the garment.
- thermochromic ink By the combination of the elements for influencing the aerodynamic drag and the use of thermochromic ink the desired effect, i. e. to achieve a correlation between the running speed of the athlete and the color of the thermochromic dye during running, is stabilized because the aerodynamic effects are reduced and a more relevant part of the airstream effects the cooling of (e. g) the chest region of the garment and thus effects the appearing color of the thermochromic dye.
- thermochromic dye comprises again preferably a liquid crystal.
- the liquid crystal is contained in a mixture which is applied to the garment, wherein the percentage of the liquid crystal in the mixture is between 30 weight-% and 65 weight-%, preferably between 40 weight-% and 55 weight-%.
- the mixture further contains polyether, wherein the percentage of polyether in the mixture is between 20 weight-% and 50 weight-%, preferably between 25 weight-% and 40 weight-%.
- the mixture can further contain glycerol, wherein the percentage of glycerol in the mixture is between 3 weight-% and 9 weight-%, preferably between 5 weight-% and 7 weight-%.
- the athletic garment can be a jacket or shirt, wherein the section which is provided with the coating is a chest region of the jacket or shirt. Also, the athletic garment can be a jacket or shirt, wherein the section which is provided with the coating is a front sleeve region of the jacket or shirt.
- the athletic garment can also be trunks, wherein the section which is provided with the coating is a front leg region of the trunks.
- the elements which influence the aerodynamic drag of the garment are preferably pads, specifically with a round circumference, which are arranged on the outer surface of the piece of garment.
- a specifically preferred embodiment suggests that a plurality of substantially rod-shaped sticks is arranged on the pads or are forming the pads which sticks extend normal (perpendicular) on the outer surface of the piece of garment.
- the garment has at least one further section which is provided with venting elements.
- venting elements are preferably arranged at the spine side of the garment.
- the venting elements can be designed as a pattern of openings, especially of holes, which are machined into the material of the piece of garment or which are produced at the production (e. g. knitting) process of the garment.
- the coating can be applied to the piece of garment by means of a printing process, by means of a spraying process or by means of a painting process. Also other methods can be used for applying the coating, like for example heat transfer applications, but also conventional methods.
- the piece of garment can have or can be a textile substrate which comprises synthetic fibers, especially of polyester, polyamide or elastane; also natural fibers, especially of cotton, are possible.
- thermochromic dyes are well known in the art. Generally, thermochromism is the property of substances to change their color due to a change in temperature. A thermochromic dye (also called thermochromic ink) is a temperature sensitive compound which temporarily changes its color with exposure to heat.
- thermochromic dyes are disclosed in other publication to which reference is made explicitly: In DE 20 2013 104 519 U1 the use of thermochromic ink is used at garments. Similar solutions are known from EP 1 631 161 B1, US 2004/0237164 A1, GB 2 469 745 A, MX 2009/007299 A and U.S. Pat. No. 5,376,699 A. Specifically liquid crystal in connection with a thermochromic dye is disclosed in EP 2 924 494 A1, EP 2 924 495 A, EP 2 927 736 A1, EP 2 927 737 A1 and EP 2 933 675 A1. The same applies with respect to U.S. Pat. No. 4,642,250.
- FIG. 1 shows an athlete wearing a piece of garment
- FIG. 2 shows the upper part of the body of the athlete and the piece of garment
- FIG. 3 shows the athlete who is running with a certain running speed and who is observed by an observer
- FIG. 4 shows a region of the garment where elements are provided to influence the aerodynamic drag of the garment
- FIG. 5 shows an alternative embodiment of the elements to influence the aerodynamic drag of the garment
- FIG. 6 shows another section of the garment which is provided with venting elements.
- FIG. 1 an athlete 1 is depicted who wears a piece of garment 2 and sports shoes 2 ′.
- the garment 2 has a chest region 5 which covers the chest of the athlete 1 during intended use of the garment 2 . Furthermore, the garment 2 has regions in the lateral area of the same which are provided with elements to influence the aerodynamic drag during running.
- FIG. 2 an upper part of the garment 2 is shown which covers the upper part of the body of the athlete 2 .
- the outer surface 4 of the garment 2 is provided with a coating 3 (having a dot pattern in the case of the shown embodiment).
- the coating 3 consists of a mixture which is or which contains a thermochromic dye.
- thermochromic dye respectively are sensitive with respect to the temperature. Depending on the temperature the color of the thermochromic dye changes.
- thermochromic dye comprises a liquid crystal, wherein the liquid crystal is contained in the mixture which is applied onto the outer surface 4 of the garment 2 .
- the percentage of the liquid crystal in the mixture is here about 45 weight-% of the mixture.
- the applied coating 3 is thus an optically active mixture of organic chemicals that is highly temperature sensitive and changes the color accordingly. In the present case it start with the color black at a low temperature (for example below 10° C.) and takes the colors of a rainbow (from red to blue) with rising temperatures until the color black is given again at high temperatures (for example above 45° C.). The color change is reversible.
- This effect is used to determine the running speed v of the athlete 1 as depicted in FIG. 3 .
- the chest region 5 is exposed to the airflow which is produced during running.
- the cooling effect especially of the chest region 5 is increasing and thus the temperature of the coating 3 in the chest region 5 is decreasing the faster the athlete 1 runs.
- the color of the coating 3 changes from C 1 to C 2 and C 3 .
- An observer 11 can observe the chest region 5 of the runner and can thus determine the (approximate) actual running speed of the athlete 1 .
- FIG. 4 A first embodiment of the elements 7 are depicted in FIG. 4 .
- a plurality of pads 8 are arranged on the outer surface 4 of the garment 2 .
- the pads 8 have a substantially circular outer circumference. Thereby, the diameter of the pads 8 varies.
- Each pad is established by a plurality of substantially rod-shaped sticks 9 which extend perpendicular outwards from the outer surface 4 of the garment.
- the diameter of the substantially rod-shaped sticks 9 are preferably between 0.25 to 1.0 mm.
- the length (measures in the direction perpendicular to the outer surface 4 ) is preferably between 1.0 mm and 4.0 mm.
- the specifically preferred height is 2.0 mm.
- FIG. 5 An alternative embodiment of the elements 7 is shown in FIG. 5 .
- the pads 8 have also a circular circumference.
- the pad 8 is a cylindrical element with a height between 1.0 mm and 4.0 mm.
- the upper plateau of each pad 8 is flat (in distinction to the pads according to FIG. 4 ).
- the pads 8 consist preferably of silicon or rubber.
- venting elements 10 are arranged in the spine region of the garment and the athlete respectively. As can be seen the venting element 10 is established by a plurality of openings which are machined into the base substrate of the garment 2 .
- Holes of different diameter which can be arranged in groups as depicted in FIG. 6 , have been proven to supply a good venting effect to the spine region of the athlete.
- the openings can be produced by a knitting process (warp knit holes), i. e. during the production process of the base material of the piece of garment 2 .
- the garment 2 is preferably designed as a seamless textile part.
- the same is arranged preferably in the rear side of the garment so that it has no influence on the above described effect.
- the seams are produced by ultrasonic bonding.
- the proposed garment and respective method allows a visual observation of the actual running speed of the athlete 1 by an eye-catching color change effect. It is the result of the convection cooling effect during the sprint of the athlete 1 .
- the application of the coating 3 is preferably done by a printing process which allows an economical production.
- thermochromic dye it is for example also possible to use a fiber or yearn for the garment or shoe which already contains the dye.
- a fiber or yarn can for example be covered or coated with the thermochromic dye.
- an extrusion process can be employed.
- the piece of garment is produced (for example knitted or weaved) by using the respective prepared yarn or fiber.
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- The invention relates to a method for monitoring or visualizing the running speed of an athlete. Furthermore, the invention relates to an athletic garment or shoe.
- During sporting activities it is often relevant to know the running speed of an athlete. This applies not only for the total time for carrying out a certain distance (e.g. a 100 m run) but also for the actual speed of the runner along his or her parkour.
- It is an object of the present invention to propose a method and a respective garment, shoe or cover for a shoe which allow the determination or at least the estimation of the current running speed of an athlete along his or her course with easy means.
- The solution of this object according to the invention is characterized in that the method comprises the steps:
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- a) Providing a piece of garment or a shoe, which are worn by the athlete during running, wherein the piece of garment or the shoe is provided with a coating applied at an outer surface of the piece of garment or the shoe, wherein the coating comprises at least one thermochromic dye or at least one liquid crystal, or wherein the piece of garment or the shoe is made at least partially of a material, especially by a yarn, which comprises at least one thermochromic dye or at least one liquid crystal;
- b) Monitoring the color of the at least one thermochromic dye or liquid crystal during running of the athlete;
- c) Evaluating the running speed of the athlete on the basis of the actual color of the at least one thermochromic dye or liquid crystal.
- As the material which changes its color all known kinds of thermochromic dye, leuco dye or liquid crystal can be used. All suitable materials are referred herein as being a thermochromic dye. Specifically and preferably, the at least one thermochromic dye comprises a liquid crystal.
- The piece of garment can be a jacket or shirt, wherein the at least one thermochromic dye is applied on a chest region of the jacket or shirt. Also, the at least one thermochromic dye can be applied (additionally of alternatively) on a front sleeve region of the jacket or shirt.
- The at least one thermochromic dye can also be applied on a forefoot region of the shoe. A further kind of garment according to the invention can be a cover or overcoat for a shoe (detachable slip as shoe cover) which is worn at some kinds of sports.
- The athletic garment or shoe comprises a section which covers a part of the body of the athlete. According to the invention an outer surface of the section is provided with a coating which comprises at least one thermochromic dye or at least one liquid crystal or that the piece of garment or the shoe is made at least partially of a material, especially by a yarn, which comprises at least one thermochromic dye or at least one liquid crystal, wherein the garment also comprises regions where elements are provided to influence the aerodynamic drag of the garment.
- By the combination of the elements for influencing the aerodynamic drag and the use of thermochromic ink the desired effect, i. e. to achieve a correlation between the running speed of the athlete and the color of the thermochromic dye during running, is stabilized because the aerodynamic effects are reduced and a more relevant part of the airstream effects the cooling of (e. g) the chest region of the garment and thus effects the appearing color of the thermochromic dye.
- The thermochromic dye comprises again preferably a liquid crystal. According to a preferred embodiment the liquid crystal is contained in a mixture which is applied to the garment, wherein the percentage of the liquid crystal in the mixture is between 30 weight-% and 65 weight-%, preferably between 40 weight-% and 55 weight-%.
- Preferably, the mixture further contains polyether, wherein the percentage of polyether in the mixture is between 20 weight-% and 50 weight-%, preferably between 25 weight-% and 40 weight-%.
- Furthermore, the mixture can further contain glycerol, wherein the percentage of glycerol in the mixture is between 3 weight-% and 9 weight-%, preferably between 5 weight-% and 7 weight-%.
- All components of the mixture have 100 weight-%.
- By this composition the desired effect is optimized.
- Again, the athletic garment can be a jacket or shirt, wherein the section which is provided with the coating is a chest region of the jacket or shirt. Also, the athletic garment can be a jacket or shirt, wherein the section which is provided with the coating is a front sleeve region of the jacket or shirt. The athletic garment can also be trunks, wherein the section which is provided with the coating is a front leg region of the trunks.
- The elements which influence the aerodynamic drag of the garment are preferably pads, specifically with a round circumference, which are arranged on the outer surface of the piece of garment. A specifically preferred embodiment suggests that a plurality of substantially rod-shaped sticks is arranged on the pads or are forming the pads which sticks extend normal (perpendicular) on the outer surface of the piece of garment.
- To improve the wearing comfort of the garment it can be provided that the garment has at least one further section which is provided with venting elements. Those venting elements are preferably arranged at the spine side of the garment. The venting elements can be designed as a pattern of openings, especially of holes, which are machined into the material of the piece of garment or which are produced at the production (e. g. knitting) process of the garment.
- The coating can be applied to the piece of garment by means of a printing process, by means of a spraying process or by means of a painting process. Also other methods can be used for applying the coating, like for example heat transfer applications, but also conventional methods.
- The piece of garment can have or can be a textile substrate which comprises synthetic fibers, especially of polyester, polyamide or elastane; also natural fibers, especially of cotton, are possible.
- Thermochromic dyes are well known in the art. Generally, thermochromism is the property of substances to change their color due to a change in temperature. A thermochromic dye (also called thermochromic ink) is a temperature sensitive compound which temporarily changes its color with exposure to heat.
- It is available in the form of liquid crystals and leuco dyes. Explicitly reference is made to AU 2014201839 B1 which describes details with respect to the mentioned material.
- Furthermore, thermochromic dyes are disclosed in other publication to which reference is made explicitly: In DE 20 2013 104 519 U1 the use of thermochromic ink is used at garments. Similar solutions are known from
EP 1 631 161 B1, US 2004/0237164 A1,GB 2 469 745 A, MX 2009/007299 A and U.S. Pat. No. 5,376,699 A. Specifically liquid crystal in connection with a thermochromic dye is disclosed inEP 2 924 494 A1, EP 2 924 495 A, EP 2 927 736 A1, EP 2 927 737 A1 andEP 2 933 675 A1. The same applies with respect to U.S. Pat. No. 4,642,250. - In the drawings embodiments of the invention are shown.
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FIG. 1 shows an athlete wearing a piece of garment, -
FIG. 2 shows the upper part of the body of the athlete and the piece of garment, -
FIG. 3 shows the athlete who is running with a certain running speed and who is observed by an observer, -
FIG. 4 shows a region of the garment where elements are provided to influence the aerodynamic drag of the garment, -
FIG. 5 shows an alternative embodiment of the elements to influence the aerodynamic drag of the garment and -
FIG. 6 shows another section of the garment which is provided with venting elements. - In
FIG. 1 anathlete 1 is depicted who wears a piece ofgarment 2 andsports shoes 2′. Thegarment 2 has achest region 5 which covers the chest of theathlete 1 during intended use of thegarment 2. Furthermore, thegarment 2 has regions in the lateral area of the same which are provided with elements to influence the aerodynamic drag during running. - In
FIG. 2 an upper part of thegarment 2 is shown which covers the upper part of the body of theathlete 2. Here, is can be seen that theouter surface 4 of thegarment 2 is provided with a coating 3 (having a dot pattern in the case of the shown embodiment). Thecoating 3 consists of a mixture which is or which contains a thermochromic dye. - The
coating 3 and the thermochromic dye respectively are sensitive with respect to the temperature. Depending on the temperature the color of the thermochromic dye changes. - In the present case the thermochromic dye comprises a liquid crystal, wherein the liquid crystal is contained in the mixture which is applied onto the
outer surface 4 of thegarment 2. The percentage of the liquid crystal in the mixture is here about 45 weight-% of the mixture. - The applied
coating 3 is thus an optically active mixture of organic chemicals that is highly temperature sensitive and changes the color accordingly. In the present case it start with the color black at a low temperature (for example below 10° C.) and takes the colors of a rainbow (from red to blue) with rising temperatures until the color black is given again at high temperatures (for example above 45° C.). The color change is reversible. - This effect is used to determine the running speed v of the
athlete 1 as depicted inFIG. 3 . - Here, the
chest region 5 is exposed to the airflow which is produced during running. Thus, the cooling effect especially of thechest region 5 is increasing and thus the temperature of thecoating 3 in thechest region 5 is decreasing the faster theathlete 1 runs. Accordingly, depending of the running speed v of theathlete 1 the color of thecoating 3 changes from C1 to C2 and C3. - An
observer 11 can observe thechest region 5 of the runner and can thus determine the (approximate) actual running speed of theathlete 1. - The mentioned effect is improved and stabilized respectively if
elements 7 to influence the aerodynamic drag are used. Thoseelements 7 can be applied in the (lateral)regions 6 of thegarment 2. A first embodiment of theelements 7 are depicted inFIG. 4 . Here a plurality ofpads 8 are arranged on theouter surface 4 of thegarment 2. Thepads 8 have a substantially circular outer circumference. Thereby, the diameter of thepads 8 varies. - Each pad is established by a plurality of substantially rod-shaped
sticks 9 which extend perpendicular outwards from theouter surface 4 of the garment. The diameter of the substantially rod-shapedsticks 9 are preferably between 0.25 to 1.0 mm. The length (measures in the direction perpendicular to the outer surface 4) is preferably between 1.0 mm and 4.0 mm. The specifically preferred height is 2.0 mm. - An alternative embodiment of the
elements 7 is shown inFIG. 5 . Here thepads 8 have also a circular circumference. In this embodiment thepad 8 is a cylindrical element with a height between 1.0 mm and 4.0 mm. The upper plateau of eachpad 8 is flat (in distinction to the pads according toFIG. 4 ). - The
pads 8 consist preferably of silicon or rubber. - The wearing comfort of the
garment 2 is improved by supplying the same with ventingelements 10 as shown inFIG. 6 . Those ventingelement 10 are arranged in the spine region of the garment and the athlete respectively. As can be seen the ventingelement 10 is established by a plurality of openings which are machined into the base substrate of thegarment 2. - Holes of different diameter, which can be arranged in groups as depicted in
FIG. 6 , have been proven to supply a good venting effect to the spine region of the athlete. The openings can be produced by a knitting process (warp knit holes), i. e. during the production process of the base material of the piece ofgarment 2. - The
garment 2 is preferably designed as a seamless textile part. - If instead a seam is used the same is arranged preferably in the rear side of the garment so that it has no influence on the above described effect. In the case that the garment is not seamless it is preferred that the seams are produced by ultrasonic bonding.
- The proposed garment and respective method allows a visual observation of the actual running speed of the
athlete 1 by an eye-catching color change effect. It is the result of the convection cooling effect during the sprint of theathlete 1. - For example, according to the mixture which is applied as
coating 3 the following effect can be obtained: - During a 100 m running competition (by a warmed-up athlete) the appearance of the chest region of the garment is blue (color C1) at a running speed of 30 km/h (8.33 m/s), becomes green (color C2) at a running speed of 34 km/h (9.44 m/s) and becomes finally yellow (color C3) at a speed of 38 km/h (10.56 m/s). So, an
observer 11 can see which performance is currently achieved by the athlete already during the competition. - The application of the
coating 3 is preferably done by a printing process which allows an economical production. - As an alternative to the coating of the thermochromic dye it is for example also possible to use a fiber or yearn for the garment or shoe which already contains the dye. A fiber or yarn can for example be covered or coated with the thermochromic dye. For doing so an extrusion process can be employed. Then, the piece of garment is produced (for example knitted or weaved) by using the respective prepared yarn or fiber.
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