CN106901423A - Weaving article unit and/or apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is from at least one energy transmission unit (12a；Weaving article unit and/or apparatus 12b) sets out.Present invention proposition, at least one energy transmission unit (12a；12b) it is arranged for contactlessly at least one external function unit (14a；14b) transmission energy and/or from least one external function unit (14a；14b) receive energy.

Description

Textiles unit and/or Clothing unit

technical field

The invention relates to a textile unit and/or clothing unit and a functional unit coupled to the textile unit and/or clothing unit. The invention also relates to a system with a textile and/or clothing unit and a functional unit and a method for producing a textile and/or clothing unit and a functional unit.

Background technique

A textile unit and/or clothing unit having at least one energy transfer unit has been proposed.

Contents of the invention

The invention starts from a textile unit and/or clothing unit having at least one energy transfer unit.

The invention proposes that at least one energy transmission unit is provided for contactless transmission of energy to at least one external functional unit and/or for receiving energy from at least one external functional unit.

A particularly durable and/or flexible textile unit and/or clothing unit can thus be provided. A textile unit and/or clothing unit may be provided with electrical and/or electronic additional functions. A textile unit and/or clothing unit can be provided for a modularly constructed system, in particular as a basic unit. The external functional unit can be decoupled from the textile unit and/or the clothing unit. In this context, a "textile unit" is to be understood in particular as a unit which is constructed at least as part of a textile or other planar, preferably flexible, object suitable for a professional and/or is arranged to For preferably continuous connection to the textile and/or the object. In this context, a “clothing unit” is to be understood in particular as a unit which is formed at least as part of a garment, a garment and/or a clothing accessory. The clothing accessories are designed, for example, as belts, belts, insert elements, harnesses, vests or suitable clothing accessories for professionals. In this context, an “energy transfer unit” is to be understood in particular as a unit for wireless, in particular electrical energy transfer. In particular, the energy transfer unit is provided for transferring energy via an advantageously intangible information carrier, for example via sound waves or electromagnetic waves, in particular via light or radio waves. Preferably, the energy transfer unit transfers energy through at least one insulator. In this context, “contactless ground” is to be understood in particular as galvanically separate ground. In particular, "provided" is to be understood as specially programmed, designed and/or equipped. An object is provided for a specific function, in particular, to be understood as meaning that the object fulfills and/or performs this specific function in at least one application state and/or operating state.

Furthermore, it is proposed that at least one energy transfer unit is formed at least partially by an induction unit. A particularly reliable energy transfer unit can thereby be provided. The energy transfer unit can be made from standard components. A particularly low-cost textile unit and/or clothing unit can be provided. Preferably, the energy transfer unit comprises at least one induction coil configured as a primary coil, which is configured to generate a magnetic field in at least one operating state by supplied electrical energy, in particular by an alternating voltage, which is induced in the functional unit An alternating current is generated in the coil. In particular, the induction coil is provided for converting an electromagnetic alternating field into an alternating current and/or vice versa. Preferably, the alternating field has a frequency of 10-500 kHz, particularly preferably 100-120 kHz. It is conceivable for the induction unit to have a plurality of induction coils. It is conceivable that the energy transfer unit is designed to supply energy to a plurality of functional units.

In an advantageous embodiment, at least one energy transfer unit has at least one at least partially covered interface for coupling to at least one external functional unit. This makes it possible to provide a particularly durable interface. A textile unit and/or clothing unit may be provided with a long life expectancy. Preferably, the interface complies with a standard for energy transfer, in particular for wireless energy transfer. In this context, "at least partially covered" is to be understood in particular as at least 20%, preferably at least 40%, preferably at least 60%. Preferably, the interface is at least substantially covered. In this context, "at least substantially covered" is to be understood as at least 60%, preferably at least 80%, preferably at least 90% and particularly preferably completely covered. Preferably, the interface is covered by the carrier material of the textile unit and/or clothing unit. Preferably, the interface is arranged in an electrically insulating manner in the carrier material of the textile unit and/or clothing unit.

Advantageously, the textile unit and/or the clothing unit comprises a fastening unit for releasably fastening at least one outer functional unit. This makes it possible to replace the functional unit particularly easily. A system of modular construction is available. Preferably, the fastening unit is provided for detachable fastening of at least one functional unit without tools. Preferably, the fastening means are provided for reversibly fastening at least one functional unit. Preferably, the fastening unit is designed for form-fitting and/or force-fitting fastening, for example for snap-in, snap-in, adhesive connection, snap-in connection, magnetic connection and/or plug-in connection and/or for professional Talk about other connections that make sense. It is conceivable for the fastening unit to have at least one snap element and/or a pocket for fastening the functional unit. It is conceivable that the fastening unit is provided for fastening different functional units.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the fastening unit has a code for avoiding incorrect assembly and/or for transmitting at least one piece of information. A high functional reliability can thereby be achieved. Damage to the textile unit and/or clothing unit and/or at least one functional unit can be avoided particularly effectively. Preferably, the coding is designed as a mechanical, electrical and/or electronic coding. Preferably, the coding has at least one mechanical coding element for preventing incorrect assembly together with at least one corresponding mechanical coding element. It is conceivable for the code to have a code element whose position and/or state is changed in order to transmit a function when at least one functional unit is coupled to the textile unit and/or clothing unit. Preferably, the textile unit and/or the fastening unit is provided for identifying its coupling state with the at least one functional unit by means of a code. Preferably, the textile unit and/or the fastening unit are provided for identification by coding of the type, process series and/or functional unit as a single unit.

In an advantageous embodiment, the textile unit and/or the clothing unit comprises a data transmission unit for contactless transmission of data to and/or contactless reception of data from the at least one functional unit. Control of at least one functional unit can thus be achieved via the textile unit and/or clothing unit. A particularly efficient textile unit and/or clothing unit can be provided. In this context, a "data transfer unit" is to be understood in particular as a unit for wireless data transfer. The data transfer unit is provided in particular for transferring energy via the advantageously intangible information carrier, for example via sound waves or electromagnetic waves, in particular via light or radio waves.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the data transmission unit is formed at least partially in one piece with at least one energy transmission unit. A particularly compact textile unit and/or clothing unit can thus be provided. "In one piece" is to be understood in particular as at least a materially bonded connection, for example by a welding process, an adhesive process, an injection molding process and/or other processes that make sense to the person skilled in the art, and/or is to be understood as advantageously in the molding in one part, for example by casting and/or by injection molding in one or more parts. In this context, “at least partially integral” is to be understood as meaning in particular that two units have at least one common element and/or a common element which is formed in one piece. Preferably, the data transmission unit and the energy transmission unit have at least one common transmitting element, in particular a common primary coil.

Advantageously, the textile unit and/or the clothing unit is configured as an intermediate product. A particularly efficient production process of the textile unit and/or clothing unit can thereby be achieved. In this context, an "intermediate product" is to be understood in particular as a product for subsequent processing. Preferably, the intermediate product constitutes a sub-product of the final product.

Furthermore, an external functional unit, in particular an electronic unit, is proposed for coupling with a textile unit and/or clothing unit according to the invention and has at least one energy transfer unit, which is provided for contactless transfer energy. This makes it possible to provide a particularly simple replaceable functional unit, in particular an electronic unit. A functional unit that can be used particularly flexibly can be provided. In this context, an "external functional unit" is to be understood in particular as an independent, preferably electrical and/or electronic functional unit, such as a lighting unit, a sensor unit, a visual output unit, an acoustic output unit and/or a tactile output unit, especially A signal unit, a communication unit including, for example, a microphone and/or a loudspeaker, and/or other units of interest to a professional. In this context, an "electronic unit" is to be understood in particular as a unit comprising at least one electronic component, preferably a semiconductor element, for example a rectifier element, an amplifier element, a memory element or other elements of interest to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, the functional unit, in particular the electronics unit, has at least one housing that is constructed separately from the textile unit and/or the clothing unit. In particular, the housing is provided for supporting components of the functional unit and/or for protecting components of the functional unit from environmental influences, such as mechanical effects, radiation, humidity and/or dust. Preferably, the functional unit has at least one functional element enclosed in a housing. It is conceivable that the housing is adapted to the function of the functional element. It is conceivable for the housing to be at least partially translucent, transparent and/or permeable for a medium, in particular for a gas. It is conceivable for the housing to be hard-coated or soft-coated. A particularly good protection, in particular a particularly good mechanical protection, can thus be achieved.

Advantageously, the energy transfer unit of the functional unit is designed as an induction unit. A particularly reliable energy transfer unit can thereby be provided. The energy transfer unit can be made from standard components. A particularly cost-effective functional unit can be provided. Preferably, the energy transfer unit comprises at least one induction coil configured as a secondary coil, which is provided for converting a magnetic field into a voltage in the electrical conductor in at least one operating state.

In an advantageous embodiment, at least one energy transfer unit has at least one at least partially covered interface for coupling to the textile unit and/or the clothing unit. A particularly robust interface can thus be provided. A functional unit with a long technical life expectancy can be provided. Preferably, the interface complies with a standard for energy transfer, in particular for wireless energy transfer.

In an advantageous embodiment, the functional unit has a fastening unit for detachable fastening to the textile unit and/or clothing unit. As a result, the functional unit can be attached to the textile unit and/or clothing unit in a particularly comfortable manner. A high degree of user comfort can be achieved. Preferably, the fastening unit is designed for form-fitting and/or force-fitting fastening, for example for snap-in, snap-in, adhesive connection, snap-in connection, magnetic connection and/or plug-in connection and/or for professional Talk about other connections that make sense. It is conceivable for the fastening unit to have at least one snap element and/or a pocket for fastening the functional unit. It is conceivable for the fastening unit to have at least one fastening element, in particular a magnetic fastening element, which is embedded, for example cast, into the housing of the functional unit. Preferably, the fastening unit of the functional unit and the fastening unit of the textile unit and/or clothing unit are designed to correspond to one another.

In an advantageous embodiment, the fastening unit has a code for preventing incorrect assembly and/or for transmitting at least one piece of information. The coupling state can thus be detected. Information about the coupling state can advantageously be used for control and/or regulation. Preferably, the coding is designed as a mechanical, electrical and/or electronic coding. Preferably, the coding is configured similar to and/or corresponding to the coding of the fastening elements of the textile unit and/or clothing unit.

In an advantageous embodiment, the functional unit includes a data transmission unit for contactless transmission of data to at least one unit and/or contactless reception of data from a unit. The functional unit can thus be controlled via the textile unit and/or clothing unit.

Advantageously, the data transmission unit is formed at least partially in one piece with at least one energy transmission unit. A particularly compact functional unit can thus be provided. Preferably, the data transmission unit and the at least one energy transmission unit have at least one common receiving element, in particular a common secondary coil.

In an advantageous embodiment, the functional unit is at least partially designed as an energy storage unit. As a result, the scope of functions of the functional unit can advantageously be extended. Preferably, the energy storage unit is designed as an electrical and/or electronic storage unit. Preferably, the functional unit has at least one rechargeable energy storage unit, such as a battery.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the functional unit is at least partially designed as a charging unit. A particularly flexible and/or efficient energy management can thereby be achieved. Preferably, the charging unit is provided for charging the electrical energy storage unit and/or the electro-chemical energy storage unit.

Furthermore, a system with at least one textile unit and/or clothing unit according to the invention and with at least one functional unit according to the invention is proposed. A particularly durable and/or flexible modular system can thus be provided. The system can be expanded around functional units in a particularly simple manner. Resources can be used particularly efficiently. Preferably, the system is configured as a modular system. Preferably, the system has a plurality of textile units and/or clothing units and/or a plurality of functional units. It is conceivable that the system comprises functional units for different functions. It is conceivable that the system comprises at least one group of functional units of the same type. A particularly high operational reliability can thus be achieved.

Furthermore, a method is proposed having or for producing a textile unit and/or a clothing unit according to the invention, a functional unit according to the invention or a system according to the invention. A particularly cost-effective method can be realized in this way.

In this case, the textile unit and/or clothing unit according to the invention, the functional unit according to the invention, the system according to the invention and the method according to the invention should not be limited to the applications and embodiments described above. The textile unit and/or clothing unit, functional unit, system and method according to the invention may in particular deviate from the number of individual elements, components, units and/or method steps described here in order to fulfill the functional modes described here. quantity. Furthermore, within the ranges of values given in this publication, values within the stated limits are also to be regarded as disclosed and freely applicable.

Further advantages emerge from the description of the figures below. Two exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawing. The drawing, the description and the claims contain several features in combination. Professionals will also observe these features individually and summarize them into other meaningful combinations depending on the destination.

Description of drawings

The accompanying drawings show:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a textile unit and/or clothing unit according to the invention and a functional unit that can be coupled with the textile unit and/or clothing unit;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of a garment with textile units and/or garment units in Figure 1;

Fig. 3 has the schematic structure of the system of textile unit and/or clothing unit and functional unit;

4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a textile unit and/or a clothing unit with a functional unit configured as a fastening unit of a zipper; and

Fig. 5 View of the underside of the functional unit in Fig. 4.

detailed description

Figure 1 shows a textile unit 10a. The textile unit 10a is configured as a clothing unit in the present exemplary embodiment. In the present exemplary embodiment, the textile unit 10a is configured as part of a garment 66a, for example part of a jacket. The jacket is constructed, for example, as part of personal protective equipment (see FIG. 2 ). The textile unit 10a comprises at least one energy transfer unit 12a. The energy transfer unit 12a is provided for contactless transfer of energy. The energy transfer unit 12a is provided for transferring energy to at least one external functional unit 14a and/or for receiving energy from at least one external functional unit 14a. The energy transfer unit 12a is configured to transfer electrical energy to an external functional unit 14a and/or to receive electrical energy from at least one external functional unit 14a. The textile unit 10a is designed flat. The textile unit 10a is designed as a textile unit in the present exemplary embodiment.

The energy transfer unit 12a is integrated into the textile unit 10a. The textile unit 10a has a fabric 52a which at least substantially completely surrounds the energy transfer unit 12a. The fabric 52a is configured flat. The energy transfer unit 12a is designed flat. The fabric 52a and the energy transfer unit 12a have a common main plane of extension. The fabric 52a is designed to be bendable. The energy transfer unit 12a is designed to be bendable. The textile unit 10a is designed to be bendable. The energy transfer unit 12a has a conductor element 54a. Conductor element 54a is designed as a metal wire in the present exemplary embodiment. Conductor element 54a is designed as a bendable wire. The conductor element 54a is at least substantially embedded in the fabric 52a. The conductor element 54a is arranged at least substantially inside the fabric 52a. In an alternative embodiment, it is conceivable for the conductor element 54 a to have a litz wire, an electrically conductive thread, for example a metallized, in particular silver-coated, polymer thread. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the conductor element 54a is woven and/or sewn onto the fabric 52a in a weaving process.

At least one energy transfer unit 12a is formed at least partially by an induction unit 16a. The induction unit 16a has an induction coil 56a. Conductor element 54a is wound into induction coil 56a. Induction coil 56a is at least substantially helical. The induction coil 56a has a coil plane corresponding to the main plane of extent of the energy transfer unit 12a. The coil plane corresponds to the helical plane of the induction coil 56a. It is conceivable for induction coil 56 a to have litz wires, electrically conductive threads, for example metallized, in particular silver-coated, polymer threads. Furthermore, it is conceivable for the induction coil 56a to be woven and/or sewn onto the fabric 52a in a weaving process.

At least one energy transfer unit 12a has at least one at least partially covered interface 18a for coupling to an external functional unit 14a. Fabric 52a covers interface 18a. Interface 18a is embedded in fabric 52a. Interface 18a is designed as an inductive interface in the present exemplary embodiment.

The textile unit 10a comprises a fastening unit 20a for releasably fastening the functional unit 14a. The fastening unit 20a is provided for the detachable fastening of the functional unit 14a without tools. In the present exemplary embodiment, the fastening unit 20a has at least one latching unit 58a, 60a. In the present exemplary embodiment, the fastening unit 20a has a plurality of latching units 58a, 60a. The fastening unit 20a has two latching units 58a, 60a. The detent units 58 a , 60 a are each designed as button receivers in the present exemplary embodiment. The detent units 58a, 60a are each fixedly connected to the fabric 52a of the textile unit 10a in a non-movable manner. The sensing unit 16a is spatially arranged between the detent units 58a, 60a in the main extension plane of the fabric 52a. The locking units 58a, 60a spatially enclose the sensing unit 16a between them. In the present exemplary embodiment, the detent units 58a, 60a are arranged at least substantially symmetrically to one another on opposite sides of the sensing unit 16a. In an alternative embodiment, the detent units 58 a , 60 a are each designed as pushbutton elements to be received.

The fastening unit 20a has a code for avoiding incorrect assembly and/or for transmitting at least one piece of information. The codes in this embodiment include geometric features. The encoding comprises in this embodiment two mechanical encoding elements 62a, 64a. The mechanical coding elements 62a, 64a are respectively provided for avoiding incorrect assembly. The mechanical coding elements 62a, 64a are each assigned to a detent unit 58a, 60a. The mechanical coding elements 62a, 64a are each designed as snap rings. The snap rings each have a depth and a diameter to avoid misfitting. It is conceivable for the snap ring to have different depth and/or diameter values. It is conceivable that the coding is provided for determining the preferred orientation during assembly. The coding comprises in this embodiment an electronic coding element which is not further shown. An electronic encoding element is provided for communicating information.

The textile unit 10a comprises a data transfer unit 22a for contactless transfer of data to and/or contactless reception of data from the at least one functional unit 14a. The data transfer unit 22a is at least partially formed in one piece with at least one energy transfer unit 12a. Induction coil 56a of energy transfer unit 12a is formed as part of data transfer unit 22a. The induction coil 56a of the energy transmission unit 12a is provided for the contactless transmission of data to the functional unit 14a.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the textile unit 10a is configured as an intermediate product. The textile unit 10a is configured as a belt. The textile unit 10a is configured for attachment to a garment 66a in a manufacturing method. It is conceivable that the garment 66a has a plurality of textile elements 10a. It is conceivable that the garment 66a has several textile elements 10a of the same type.

Figure 1 shows a functional unit 14a which is arranged for coupling with a textile unit 10a. Functional unit 14a includes at least one energy transfer unit 32a for contactless transfer of energy. The energy transfer unit 32a is provided for receiving energy from the textile unit 10a and/or for transferring energy to the textile unit 10a. The energy transfer unit 32a of the functional unit 14a and the energy transfer unit 12a of the textile unit 10a are designed to cooperate for energy transfer. The energy transfer unit 32a and the energy transfer unit 12a are designed correspondingly to each other. The functional unit 14a is designed as an electronic unit. In the present exemplary embodiment, functional unit 14a has a functional element 80a designed as an LED. The functional element 80a is designed as an electronic component. The functional unit 14a is designed as a lighting unit. The functional unit 14a is provided, for example, for illuminating a work area. It is conceivable that the functional unit 14 a additionally or alternatively has a security function and is provided for making visible the location of the carrier of the garment 66 a.

The functional unit 14a has a housing 70a. The housing 70a is provided for at least mechanical coupling with the textile unit 10a. Housing 70a is at least substantially hemispherical in the present exemplary embodiment. Housing 70a is formed at least substantially from plastic. The housing 70a is provided for supporting and protecting the functional element 80a, for example against environmental influences such as mechanical action, radiation, dust and/or humidity. In the present embodiment, the functional element 80a is embedded in the housing 70a. The functional element 80a is arranged inside the housing 70a. The functional element 80a is enclosed in the housing 70a in a waterproof manner.

The energy transfer unit 32a is at least partially formed by an induction unit 36a. The induction unit 36a has an induction coil 68a. Induction coil 68a is at least substantially helical. The induction coil 68a has a coil plane. The coil plane corresponds to the helical plane of the induction coil 68a. Induction coil 68a of energy transfer unit 32a of functional unit 14a and induction coil 56a of energy transfer unit 12a of textile unit 10a are configured correspondingly to each other. At least in the coupled state, the coil plane of induction coil 68 a of functional unit 14 a and the coil plane of induction coil 56 a of textile unit 10 a are arranged at least substantially parallel to one another. The housing 70a is provided for supporting and protecting the induction coil 68a, for example against environmental influences, such as mechanical effects, radiation, dust and/or humidity. Induction coil 68a is embedded in housing 70a. The induction coil 68a is arranged inside the housing 70a. Induction coil 68a is watertightly enclosed in housing 70a.

At least one energy transfer unit 32a has at least one interface 38a which is at least partially covered. The material of the housing 70a covers the interface 38a. Interface 38a is embedded in housing 70a. Interface 38a is designed as an inductive interface in the present exemplary embodiment. The interface 18a of the textile unit 10a and the interface 38a of the functional unit 14a are configured correspondingly to each other.

The functional unit 14a comprises a fastening unit 40a for detachable fastening to the textile unit 10a. The fastening unit 40a is provided for releasably fastening the functional unit 14a on the textile unit 10a without tools. In the present exemplary embodiment, the fastening unit 40a has at least one locking unit 72a, 74a. In this embodiment, the fixing unit 40a has a plurality of locking units 72a, 74a. The fastening unit 40a has two latching units 72a, 74a. The detent units 72 a , 74 a are each designed in the present exemplary embodiment as pushbutton elements to be received. The latching units 72 a , 74 a are each fixedly connected to the housing 70 a of the functional unit 14 a in a non-movable manner. The sensing unit 36a is spatially arranged between the latching units 72a, 74a. The locking units 72a, 74a spatially enclose the sensing unit 36a between them. In the present exemplary embodiment, the detent units 72a, 74a are arranged at least substantially symmetrically to each other on opposite sides of the sensing unit 36a. In an alternative embodiment, the detent units 72 a , 74 a are each designed as button receptacles.

The fastening unit 40a of the functional unit 14a is configured correspondingly to the fastening unit 20a of the textile unit 10a. The fastening units 20a, 40a are provided for mechanically coupling the functional unit 14a and the textile unit 10a to one another. The fastening units 20a, 40a are provided for releasably and immovably fixed connection of the housing 70a of the functional unit 14a and the fabric 52a of the textile unit 10a to one another.

The fastening unit 40a has a code for avoiding incorrect assembly and/or for transmitting at least one piece of information. The codes in this embodiment include geometric features. The encoding comprises in this embodiment two mechanical encoding elements 76a, 78a. The mechanical coding elements 76a, 78a are respectively provided for avoiding incorrect assembly. The mechanical coding elements 76a, 78a are each assigned to a detent unit 72a, 74a. The mechanical coding elements 76a, 78a are each designed as snap-in sleeves. The snap-in sleeves each have a depth and a diameter to prevent incorrect assembly. It is conceivable for the snap-in sleeve to have different depth and/or diameter values. It is conceivable that the coding is provided for determining the preferred orientation during assembly. The coding comprises in this embodiment an electronic coding element which is not further shown. An electronic encoding element is provided for communicating information.

The functional unit 14a comprises a data transfer unit 42a for contactless transfer of data to at least one unit and/or contactless reception of data from a unit. The data transfer unit 42a is provided for the contactless transfer of data to the textile unit 10a and/or the contactless reception of data from the textile unit 10a. The data transmission unit 42a is at least partially formed in one piece with the at least one energy transmission unit 32a. Induction coil 68a of energy transfer unit 32a is formed as part of data transfer unit 42a. The induction coil 68a of the energy transmission unit 32a is provided for the contactless transmission of data to the textile unit 10a.

Functional unit 14a is at least partially designed as an energy storage unit 44a. Functional unit 14a has a further functional element 82a designed as an energy storage unit. It is conceivable for the energy storage unit 44 a to have a plurality of functional elements, each configured as an energy storage element. In the present exemplary embodiment, the further functional element 82a is designed as an accumulator. Another functional element 82a is designed as a lithium-ion battery.

Functional unit 14a is at least partially designed as charging unit 46a. The functional unit 14a has a third functional element 84a designed as a charging element. The third functional element 84a is provided for supplying a charging current. The third functional element 84a is provided for supplying the other functional element 82a with a charging current.

Figures 1 and 3 show a system 30a having a textile unit 10a and a functional unit 14a. The textile unit 10a is coupled to an energy supply device 86a for supplying the textile unit 10a and/or the functional unit 14a with electrical energy. In the exemplary embodiment, energy supply device 86 a has an electrical energy store, not further shown, such as an accumulator, for example. It is conceivable that the energy supply device 86a is provided for the inductive transfer of energy to the textile unit 10a. It is conceivable for the system 30 a to comprise a control unit and/or a regulating unit for controlling and/or regulating the current for energy transmission and/or the signal current for data transmission.

In the method for manufacturing the textile unit 10a, the textile unit 10a is connected to a garment 66a and/or integrated into an element of the garment 66a. In the method with a textile unit 10a and a functional unit 14a, the functional unit 14a is placed onto and coupled to the textile unit 10a. The textile unit 10a supplies energy to the functional unit 14a. The textile unit 10a transmits a signal, for example a switch-on signal, to the functional unit 14a. Functional element 80a can illuminate the surroundings of functional unit 14a , for example a work area in which tools and/or hand-held power tools are used. It is conceivable that the textile unit 10a of the functional unit 14a transmits a signal depending on the load state of the garment 66a of the functional unit 14a. For example, the carrier removes the garment 66a and the textile unit 10a transmits a closing signal to the functional unit 14a.

Another embodiment of the invention is shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 . The following description and drawings are essentially limited to the differences between the exemplary embodiments, wherein, in principle, reference can also be made to the other exemplary embodiment of FIGS. Figures and/or descriptions. In order to distinguish the exemplary embodiments, the letter a is placed after the reference numerals of the exemplary embodiments in FIGS. 1 to 3 . In the embodiment of Figures 4 and 5, the letter a is replaced by the letter b.

Fig. 4 shows another embodiment of a textile unit 10b. Similar to the previous exemplary embodiments, the textile unit 10b has at least one energy transfer unit 12b for the contactless transfer of energy. The energy transfer unit 12b is configured to transfer electrical energy to an external functional unit 14b and/or to receive electrical energy from at least one external functional unit 14b. The textile unit 10b is designed flat. The textile unit 10b is designed as a textile unit in the present exemplary embodiment.

The energy transfer unit 12b is integrated into the textile unit 10b. The textile unit 10b has a fabric 52b which at least substantially completely surrounds the energy transfer unit 12b. The fabric 52b is configured flat. The energy transfer unit 12b is designed flat. The fabric 52b and the energy transfer unit 12b have a common main plane of extension. The fabric 52b is designed to be bendable. The energy transfer unit 12b is designed to be bendable. The textile unit 10b is designed to be bendable. The energy transfer unit 12b has a conductor element 54b. Conductor element 54b is designed as a metal wire in the present exemplary embodiment. Conductor element 54b is designed as a bendable wire in the exemplary embodiment.

At least one energy transfer unit 12b is formed at least partially by an induction unit 16b. Similar to the previous embodiments, the induction unit 16b has an induction coil 56b. Conductor element 54b is wound into induction coil 56b. Induction coil 56b is at least substantially helical in design. The induction coil 56b has a coil plane which corresponds to the main extension plane of the energy transfer unit 12b. The coil plane corresponds to the helical plane of the induction coil 56b.

The textile unit 10b comprises a fastening unit 20b for releasably fastening the functional unit 14b. The fastening unit 20b is provided for the detachable fastening of the functional unit 14b without tools. In contrast to the previous embodiments, the fastening unit 20b has a fastening element 88b configured as an attachment element. The fastening element 88b is fixedly connected to the fabric 52b of the textile unit 10b in a non-movable manner. The fastening element 88b is configured as a snap receiver. The fastening element 88b is designed as a buckle loop. The fastening element 88b has snap rings. Alternatively, it is conceivable for the fastening element 88b to be designed as a snap hook strip. The fastening element 88b is designed to be planar. Fixing element 88b extends along the surface of fabric 52b. The fastening element 88b can be configured flexibly. The fastening element 88b has an elliptical ring shape and surrounds the induction unit 16b in a projection perpendicular to the main plane of extent of the energy transfer unit 12b. It is conceivable for the fastening unit 20b to have a plurality of fastening elements 88b each configured as a fastening element, in particular a snap ring or a snap hook.

The textile unit 10b comprises a data transfer unit 22b for contactless transfer of data to and/or contactless reception of data from the at least one functional unit 14b. The data transfer unit 22b is formed at least partially in one piece with at least one energy transfer unit 12b. Induction coil 56b of energy transfer unit 12b is formed as part of data transfer unit 22b. The induction coil 56b of the energy transmission unit 12b is provided for the contactless transmission of data to the functional unit 14b.

Figure 4 shows a functional unit 14b for coupling with a textile unit 10b. Similar to the previous embodiments, the functional unit 14b includes at least one energy transfer unit 32b for contactless transfer of energy. The energy transfer unit 32b is configured to receive energy from and/or transfer energy to the textile unit 10b. The functional unit 14b is designed as an electronic unit. In the exemplary embodiment, functional unit 14b has a functional element 80b in the form of an LED.

The functional unit 14b has a housing 70b. The housing 70b is provided for at least mechanical coupling with the textile unit 10b. Housing 70b is at least substantially hemispherical in the present exemplary embodiment. Housing 70b is constructed at least substantially from plastic.

The energy transfer unit 32b is at least partially formed by an induction unit 36b. The induction unit 36b has an induction coil 68b (see FIG. 5 ). Functional element 80b is integrated in energy transfer unit 32b. Functional unit 14b has a printed circuit board 90b into which induction coil 68b is integrated. The functional element 80b is arranged on the side of the printed circuit board 90b facing away from the induction coil 68b. The circuit board 90b is enclosed into the housing 70b. The circuit board 90b is molded into the housing 70b. In the coupled state, the printed circuit board 90b is arranged at least substantially parallel to the textile surface of the textile unit 10b.

The functional unit 14b comprises a fastening unit 40b for detachable fastening to the textile unit 10b. The fastening unit 40b is provided for releasably fixing the functional unit 14b on the textile unit 10b without tools. In contrast to the previous embodiments, the fastening unit 20b has a fastening element 92b configured as an attachment element. The fastening element 92b is fixedly connected to the housing 70b of the functional unit 14b in a non-movable manner. The fastening element 92b is configured as a snap element. The fastening element 92b is configured as a snap hook surface. The fixing element 92b has a plurality of snap hooks. It is conceivable for the fastening element 92b to be designed as a snap ring. The fastening element 92b is designed to be planar. The fixing element 92b extends along the housing surface. Fastening element 92b is designed in an elliptical ring and surrounds induction unit 36b in a projection perpendicular to the housing side. It is conceivable for the fastening unit 40b to have a plurality of fastening elements 92b each configured as a fastening element, in particular a snap ring or a snap hook.

The fastening unit 40b of the functional unit 14b is configured correspondingly to the fastening unit 20b of the textile unit 10b. The fastening units 20b, 40b are provided for mechanically coupling the functional unit 14b and the textile unit 10b to one another. The fastening units 20b, 40b are provided for releasably and immovably fixed connection of the housing 70b of the functional unit 14b and the fabric 52b of the textile unit 10b to one another.

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1. A textile unit and/or a clothing unit having at least one energy transfer unit (12a; 12b), characterized in that said at least one energy transfer unit (12a; 12b) is configured for Energy is transmitted to and/or received from at least one external functional unit (14a; 14b) contactlessly. 2. Textile unit and/or clothing unit according to claim 1, characterized in that said at least one energy transfer unit (12a; 12b) is at least partially constituted by an induction unit (16a; 16b). 3. Textile unit and/or clothing unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said at least one energy transfer unit (12a) has at least one at least partially covered An interface (18a) for coupling the external functional unit (14a). 4. Textile unit and/or clothing unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a fixing unit (20a; 20b) is provided for releasably fixing said at least one outer Functional unit (14a; 14b). 5. Textile unit and/or clothing unit according to claim 4, characterized in that the fastening unit (20a; 20b) has a coding provided for avoiding wrong fitting and/or for transmitting at least one piece of information. 6. Textile unit and/or clothing unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a data transfer unit (22a; 22b) is provided for contactless communication to at least one functional unit (14a; 14b) transfer data and/or receive data from at least one functional unit (14a; 14b) contactlessly. 7. Textile unit and/or clothing unit according to claim 6, characterized in that said data transfer unit (22a; 22b) is at least partly integral with said at least one energy transfer unit (12a; 12b) structure. 8. The textile unit and/or clothing unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the textile unit and/or clothing unit is constructed as an intermediate product. 9. A functional unit, in particular an electronic unit, arranged for coupling with a textile unit and/or clothing unit (10a; 10b) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one energy transfer unit is provided A unit (32a; 32b), the at least one energy transfer unit (32a; 32b) for contactless transfer of energy. 10. The functional unit as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that the functional unit is at least partially designed as an energy storage unit (44a). 11. The functional unit as claimed in claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the functional unit is at least partially designed as a charging unit (46a). 12. System having at least one textile unit and/or garment unit (10a; 10b) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 and at least one textile unit according to any one of claims 9 to 11 Functional unit (14a; 14b). 13. Method with or for manufacturing a textile unit and/or garment unit (10a; 10b) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, a textile unit according to any one of claims 9 to 11 A functional unit (14a; 14b) or a system (30a) according to claim 12.