18480507. STRETCHABLE DEVICE simplified abstract (Japan Display Inc.)
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STRETCHABLE DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Masatomo Hishinuma of Tokyo (JP)
STRETCHABLE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18480507 titled 'STRETCHABLE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a stretchable device with a resin base member, signal line, and strain gauge stacked on the resin base member. The resin base member consists of separate bodies connected by hinges, with the signal line including a bend signal line and a base signal line stacked on the bends and base, respectively.
- Resin base member with separate bodies and hinges:
- The device includes a resin base member made up of multiple bodies that are not connected, along with hinges that connect these bodies in a meandering pattern. - The hinges consist of bends that bend and are located between the bodies, as well as a base that extends linearly to connect the bodies to the bends.
- Signal line with bend signal line and base signal line:
- The signal line on the device includes a bend signal line stacked on the bends of the hinges, as well as a base signal line stacked on the base of the hinges. - The base signal line has a larger occupied area per unit length in the length direction of the signal line compared to the bend signal line when viewed in the stacking direction on the resin base member.
Potential Applications
The stretchable device described in the patent application could have potential applications in wearable technology, medical devices, and sports equipment.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of creating stretchable devices that can accurately measure strain and movement while maintaining flexibility and durability.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved comfort for users, accurate monitoring of movement and strain, and the ability to create flexible and durable devices for various applications.
Potential Commercial Applications
The stretchable device could be commercially applied in fitness trackers, medical monitoring devices, smart clothing, and athletic wear.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the development of flexible sensors and strain gauges for wearable devices in the field of sports science and healthcare.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing stretchable devices on the market?
This article does not provide a direct comparison to existing stretchable devices in terms of performance, cost, or flexibility.
What materials are used in the construction of the stretchable device?
The article does not specify the exact materials used in the construction of the resin base member, signal line, or strain gauge.
Original Abstract Submitted
According to an aspect, a stretchable device includes: a resin base member; and a signal line and a strain gauge stacked on the resin base member. The resin base member includes: a plurality of bodies disposed separately from each other; and a plurality of hinges that couple the bodies while meandering. The hinges each include: a plurality of bends that bend and are disposed between the bodies; and a base that linearly extends to couple one of the bodies to a corresponding one of the bends. The signal line includes: a bend signal line stacked on the bends; and a base signal line stacked on the base. The base signal line has an occupied area per unit length in a length direction of the signal line larger than the bend signal line when viewed in a stacking direction in which the signal line is stacked on the resin base member.
