WO2019216500A1 - Urine/feces detection diaper and urine/feces detection system which use electrically conductive fibers - Google Patents

Urine/feces detection diaper and urine/feces detection system which use electrically conductive fibers Download PDF

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WO2019216500A1
WO2019216500A1 PCT/KR2018/011796 KR2018011796W WO2019216500A1 WO 2019216500 A1 WO2019216500 A1 WO 2019216500A1 KR 2018011796 W KR2018011796 W KR 2018011796W WO 2019216500 A1 WO2019216500 A1 WO 2019216500A1
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  • the present invention relates to a urine detection diaper configured using an electrically conductive (hereinafter conductive) fiber, and more particularly, for a person, a disabled infant, such as a person who can not handle the urination itself, and easily detects the urine. It is about telling diapers.
  • conductive electrically conductive
  • a diaper including a urine detection sensor using a moisture sensor, a gas sensor, a temperature sensor or a resistance has been invented.
  • these sensors have a problem of high manufacturing cost, and if the diaper is worn for a long time after defecation or urination, foreign substances are attached or oxidized to the stool or urine detecting part of the sensor and the stool detection function is degraded. There is a problem.
  • the wearer moves in a state of wearing a diaper after defecation or urination, there is a problem in that the amount of moisture on the surface of the sensor is changed to reduce the reliability of fecal detection.
  • the present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems, and provides a stool detection diaper and stool detection system that can be confirmed from the outside of the discharge of stool.
  • the present invention provides a stool detection diaper and stool detection system that improves the reliability of stool detection because it uses a conductive fiber with improved functionality.
  • the present invention also provides a urine detection diaper and a urine detection system in which conductive fibers without length limitation are integrated in the diaper to enable mass production.
  • the present invention provides a stool detection diaper and stool detection system that can be quickly responded by applying the motion sensor to the feces detection system to check the condition of the patient in real time.
  • the urine sensing diaper using the electrically conductive fiber according to the present invention is disposed on the diaper body and the diaper body formed to be worn on the human body, arranged in a linear form parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. And at least one sensing line generating a sensing signal when sensing the urine, wherein the sensing line is formed of a plurality of conductive fibers including a metal filament and a fiber filament having conductivity, and the conductive fibers are a plurality of the A metal filament and a plurality of the fiber filaments may have a twisted structure in which the fiber filaments are wound or woven together or a covering structure in which the metal filaments are wound around the outer circumferential surface of the fiber filament.
  • the apparatus may further include a power terminal connected to one of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns to supply power, and an output terminal connected to another one or more of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns to output the sensing signal.
  • the urine detection system using an electrically conductive fiber is a detector for detecting the outflow and outflow time of the urine, receiving a detection signal from the detection unit, based on the detection signal step by step the flow rate and the outflow time And a transmitter configured to generate and transmit the displayed sensing information, and a receiver configured to receive the sensed information from the transmitter and output the sensed information.
  • the sensing unit is disposed on the diaper body and the diaper body formed to be worn by the human body, and is arranged in a linear form parallel to each other at a predetermined interval, and generates a detection signal when detecting a small urine, and has a conductive metal.
  • a conductive fiber yarn can be used to easily detect a small amount of urine.
  • the conductive fiber yarns having the form of winding or weaving with each other, and the length is not limited, the loss of metal filament and the loss of diaper fiber generated in the production process can significantly reduce the manufacturing cost of the diaper.
  • FIG. 1 is a view showing a schematic structure of a urine sensing diaper using a conductive fiber according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an example of the structure of the metal filament and the fiber filament constituting one strand of the conductive fiber yarn of the urine detection diaper using a conductive fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is an enlarged perspective view of a strand of conductive fiber coated with a super absorbent polymer of the urine detection diaper using a conductive fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating a structure of a plurality of conductive fiber yarns in a urine sensing diaper using conductive fibers according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is an example of the conductive fiber yarn of the urine detection diaper using a conductive fiber according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of a structure of a plurality of conductive fiber yarns in a urine sensing diaper using a conductive fiber according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a view briefly showing a feces detection system according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a view showing a schematic structure of a urine detection diaper 1 using a conductive fiber according to the present invention, the conductive fiber yarn of the urine detection diaper 1 using a conductive fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention ( 210 is an example of the structure of the metal filament 211 and the fiber filament 212 constituting one strand.
  • the urine detection diaper 1 using the conductive fiber according to the present invention is disposed on the diaper body 100 and the diaper body 100 formed to be worn on the human body, and a predetermined interval And parallel to each other and arranged in a linear form, and may include one or more detection lines 200 for generating a detection signal when detecting a small urine.
  • the sensing line 200 includes a plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 including a conductive metal filament 211 and a fiber filament 212, and the conductive fiber yarn 210 includes a plurality of metal filaments 211. And a twisting structure in which the plurality of fiber filaments 212 are wound or woven together, or a covering structure in which the metal filaments 211 are wound around the outer circumferential surface of the fiber filament 212.
  • the feces detection diaper 1 is connected to one or more of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 and the power supply terminal 110 and a plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 connected to one of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 to provide the detection signal. It may further include an output terminal 120 for outputting.
  • the diaper body 100 is a polymer absorber for absorbing liquid urine, an inner cover covering the inner surface of the polymer absorber and an outer cover covering the outer surface of the polymer absorber, like a normal disposable diaper.
  • the inner cover is composed of hydrophilic fibers or hydrophilic nonwoven fabric so that the water in the urine can quickly pass through the polymer absorbent body
  • the outer cover is composed of a nonwoven fabric to improve the comfort when contacting the human body, breathable It may be arranged by partially bonding the waterproof film to secure.
  • the sensing line 200 may have a linear shape having an uneven shape or an equilibrium in order to increase the surface area of the conductive fiber yarn 210 that detects a small urine, and the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 may be wound or woven together. It may be in the form.
  • the uneven shape can detect a small amount of urine, and also facilitates the detection of urine in the movement of the wearer, it is possible to increase the reliability.
  • the conductive fiber yarns 210 may be arranged in parallel in a line in consideration of the required time and manufacturing cost of the manufacturing process.
  • the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 may be arranged in a linear form parallel to each other at a predetermined interval between the polymer absorbent body located inside the diaper body and the outer cover covering the outer surface of the diaper body.
  • the diameter of one strand of the conductive fiber yarn 210 of the sensing line 200 may be formed within 100 to 5000 denier (denier), wherein the diameter is a range that can be absorbed the appropriate moisture required for urine detection. Can be.
  • the resistance value of the conductive fiber yarn 210 may be formed to 50 ⁇ (ohm) or less, preferably may be formed within 0.001 to 30 ⁇ . This resistance value is a range in which a detection signal can be generated when the conductive fiber 210 absorbs a small urine.
  • one or more strands of the copper filament 211 may be wound around the outer circumferential surface of the fiber filament 212 to form one strand of the conductive fiber yarn 210.
  • two strands of the metal filament 211 may be formed on the outer circumferential surface of the fiber filament 212 so as to be x-shaped, but not limited thereto.
  • one conductive fiber yarn 210 may be formed by winding or weaving more than 40 strands of the fiber filament 212 and the metal filament 211 that is stainless.
  • two or more strands of the fiber filament 212 and the silver filament 211 may be wound or woven to form one conductive fiber yarn 210.
  • the fiber filament 212 and the silver-plated copper filament 211 may be wound or woven to form two conductive fibers 210.
  • the interval between the metal filament 211 when winding or weaving the metal filament 211 on the outer circumferential surface of the fiber filament 212 is not limited to the range that the fiber filament 212 and the metal filament 211 is not separated.
  • This manufacturing method has the effect of improving the conductivity of the conductive fiber yarn 210, and reduces the loss of the metal filament 211 generated in the production process, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the diaper.
  • the metal filament 211 constituting the conductive fiber yarn 210 may include at least one or more of stainless steel, copper, silver, titanium, tungsten, and silver plated copper, but is not limited thereto.
  • the diameter of the metal filament 211 may be formed within 10 to 300 micrometers ( ⁇ m), but is not limited thereto and may be selected to form a diameter easy to various structures of the conductive fiber yarn 210.
  • the fiber filament 212 is single yarn or plywood, the fiber filament is polyurethane, polyester, polypropylene, nylon, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyacrylamide, polyvinyl alcohol, polyalkylene terephthalate and polyalkylene It may include at least one or more of the phthalates.
  • the metal filament 211 is composed of a prehistoric element, which is formed of a conductive material as well as stainless steel, and a prehistoric material including a conductive material
  • the conductive fiber yarn 210 is formed of a conductive material (conductive metal ions, conductive metal nanoparticles, conductive metal oxide particles, Yarns made of various materials without limitation, if possible, such as carbon fibers, graphene particles, etc.), as well as carbon fibers, conductive materials coated fibers, and conductive thin film bands. You can select and apply the type of material.
  • the conductive fiber yarn 210 may be capable of detecting a change in the electrical resistance value upon influx or contact of moisture due to urine.
  • FIG 3 is an enlarged perspective view of a strand of conductive fiber yarn 210 coated with the superabsorbent polymer 220 of the urine sensing diaper 1 using the conductive fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the superabsorbent polymer 220 may be coated on the outer circumferential surface of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210.
  • the superabsorbent polymer 220 having excellent moisture absorption ability is coated on the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 than the general resin sheet, even when the urine detecting diaper 1 is stored for a long time, the inner surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210 is in contact with the wearer's body.
  • the surface of the oxidizer can be prevented from being oxidized, and the amount of water evaporated from the surface of the urine detection diaper 1 can be reduced because the moisture absorption power is quite high.
  • the wearer wearing the urine detection diaper 1 does not defecate or urinate, the amount of moisture detected by the detection line 200 is maintained below a threshold value, and thus the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 It may be insulated.
  • the wearer defecates or urinates
  • the amount of moisture generated is absorbed at one or more of the sensing lines 200 at high speed, whereby at least two or more of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 are changed to the conductive state.
  • the output terminal 120 connected to another one or more of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210.
  • a superabsorbent polymer sheet may be applied to the inner cover, and a material such as silver chloride (AgCl) may be applied to the inner cover disposed with the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 before the superabsorbent polymer sheet is applied. Can be. Then, since the degree of polarization of the superabsorbent polymer sheet surface in contact with the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 is reduced, the moisture sensing function may be improved.
  • a material such as silver chloride (AgCl)
  • FIG 4 is an enlarged perspective view of a structure of a plurality of conductive fiber yarns of the urine detecting diaper 1 using the conductive fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the sensing line 200 has a linear shape in which a plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 are wound or woven together, and a plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 including elastic polymer yarns are weft yarns.
  • the fabric may be formed to have elasticity by being inclined.
  • one or more metal filaments 211 may be wound around the outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210 constituting the sensing line 200. That is, by additionally winding a metal filament 211 having a larger diameter than the metal filament 211 included in the conductive fiber yarn 210 on the outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210, it is possible to sensitively detect the presence or absence of urine do.
  • the diameter of the metal filament 211 wound on the outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210 may be preferably formed within 10 to 300 micrometers ( ⁇ m).
  • FIG. 5A illustrates an example of a twisted yarn structure in which a single strand of metal filament 211 is wound around the outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210
  • FIG. 5B illustrates an outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210.
  • FIG. 5C is an example of a structure in which three strands of the metal filament 211 are wound on the outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210.
  • 5A to 5C are merely examples of a structure in which the metal filament 211 is additionally wound around the outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210, but is not limited thereto.
  • FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of a plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 of the urine sensing diaper 1 using conductive fibers according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • At least one or more of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 may be discolored fiber yarns 230 that change color at a specific temperature.
  • the discolored fiber yarn 230 is a fiber yarn in which the wearer visually changes color upon discharge of urine, so that a Zion dye, which is configured to change color at a specific temperature, is included in the spinning of the fiber yarn or applied to the fiber yarn or It can be prepared by impregnation.
  • the discolored fiber yarn 230 may include an electronic ink whose color changes as the electric field is changed by the material contained in the urine.
  • the stool detection diaper 1 according to the present invention can be confirmed from the outside of the discharge of stool, the use of conductive fibers with improved function, the reliability of stool detection is improved.
  • FIG. 7 is a simplified view of the urine detection system 7 according to the present invention.
  • the fecal detection system 7 receives a detection signal from a detection unit 700 and a detection unit 700 for detecting an outflow amount and an outflow time of the urine, and based on the detection signal, the outflow amount and the It may include a transmitter 710 for generating and transmitting the sensing information determined in step by step the leakage time, and a receiver 720 for receiving the sensing information from the transmitter 710, and outputs the sensing information.
  • the detection unit 700 is disposed on the diaper body 100 and the diaper body 100 formed to be worn on the human body, arranged in a linear form parallel to each other at a predetermined interval, and detects the urine is detected signal
  • a plurality of conductive fiber yarns comprising a conductive metal filament and a fiber filament, wherein the conductive fiber yarns have a twisted structure or a fiber structure in which the plurality of the metal filaments and the plurality of the fiber filaments are wound or woven together
  • It may include a sensing line 200 having a covering structure wound around the metal filament on the outer peripheral surface.
  • the detection unit 700 at least one of the temperature sensor, gas sensor and contact resistance sensor that can detect the urine, and the movement of the wearer, body temperature, ECG, pulse, blood pressure, EMG of the biological signal It may include a biometric sensor for detecting at least one or more.
  • the transmitter 710 may include a signal processor for receiving and processing the detection signal, a signal indicator for displaying a result processed by the signal processor, a transmitter for transmitting the detection information by wire or wireless communication, and the signal processor.
  • the display may include a transmitter (Micri Control Unit) MCU for controlling the operation of the transmitter.
  • the transmitter 710 may easily attach and detach the plurality of sensing lines to easily receive the sensing signal.
  • the signal processor may receive the detection signal received from the detection unit 700 as it is, or add a function for amplification, noise reduction, etc. as necessary, and transmit the same to the transmitter MCU.
  • the signal indicator may perform a function of notifying a user of a state of the transmitter 710 through a visual and audible method, and the transmitter may operate an operation state of the detector 700 and the detection processed by the transmitter MCU.
  • a communication function for transmitting information or the state of the transmitter 710 to the receiver 720 may be performed.
  • the transmitter MCU may add a timer function that may measure and record the number and time of the detection signal received from the signal processor, and the like. It may be configured to generate information and transmit it to the receiver 720.
  • the transmitter 710 may add a function for providing information desired by a user to the transmitter MCU through an input means composed of a switch, a button, a touch panel, and the like.
  • the receiver 720 may include a receiver for receiving the sensing information from the transmitter 710, an information indicator for displaying the sensing information received from the receiver, and a receiver MCU for controlling operations of the receiver and the information indicator. have.
  • the receiver may receive the detection signal transmitted from the transmitter 710 through wireless communication, and the information indicator may display the signal received from the receiver to the protector of the wearer through a visual and audio method. .
  • the receiver MCU may perform a function of controlling the receiver and the information indicator through an electrical signal.
  • the receiver 720 may add a function for providing information desired by the user to the receiver MCU through an input means composed of a switch, a button, a touch panel, and the like.
  • the information display unit displays the detection information on the toilet in response to the urine output to the display device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) so that the guardian can directly check the urine detection information. That is, the information display unit may output the sensing information indicating the outflow amount and the outflow time of the urine.
  • the display device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) so that the guardian can directly check the urine detection information. That is, the information display unit may output the sensing information indicating the outflow amount and the outflow time of the urine.
  • the receiver 720 may be a dedicated terminal having the above-described function, but may be configured as a commercial communication device such as a mobile phone or a computer.
  • a commercial communication device such as a mobile phone, a computer, etc. may receive the detection information from the transmitter 710, process the detection information by a program installed in the communication device, and display the detected information.
  • the receiver 720 may be linked to a system such as a biometric monitoring system, and the receiver 720 adds a unique identification number to the sensed information to the plurality of transmitters 710 and one receiver 720.
  • a configured urine detection system 7 may be configured.
  • the urine detection diaper and urine detection system according to the present invention, because the use of the conductive fiber yarn can easily detect a small amount of urine, and the flexible and elastic conductive fibers can be used to improve the fit have.
  • the conductive fiber yarns having the form of winding or weaving with each other, and the length is not limited, the loss of metal filament and the loss of diaper fiber generated in the production process can significantly reduce the manufacturing cost of the diaper.

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The present invention provides a urine/feces detection diaper using electrically conductive fibers, comprising: a diaper main body formed so as to be wearable on the human body; and one or more detection wires disposed in the diaper main body, linearly arranged so as to be parallel with each other at a predetermined interval, and generating a detection signal when urine/feces is detected, wherein the detection wires are composed of a plurality of conductive fiber yarns comprising conductive metal filaments and fiber filaments, and the conductive fiber yarns have a twisted structure in which a plurality of the metal filaments and a plurality of the fiber filaments are twisted or woven with each other, or a covering structure in which the metal filaments are wound around the outer circumferential surfaces of the fiber filaments.

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전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀 및 대소변 감지 시스템Urine detection diaper and urine detection system using electrically conductive fibers
본 발명은 전기 전도성(이하 전도성) 섬유를 이용하여 구성된 대소변 감지 기저귀에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 환자, 장애인 유아 등과 같이 배뇨의 처리를 스스로 할 수 없는 사람을 위하여 대소변을 용이하게 감지하여 상태를 알려주는 기저귀에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a urine detection diaper configured using an electrically conductive (hereinafter conductive) fiber, and more particularly, for a person, a disabled infant, such as a person who can not handle the urination itself, and easily detects the urine. It is about telling diapers.
일반적으로, 용변을 스스로 처리하지 못하는 유아나 거동이 불편한 환자는 기저귀를 착용하게 된다. 이때 기저귀는 배설 후 빠른 시간 내에 교체하지 않으면 배설물로 인해 피부 트러블을 유발하므로 신속한 교체가 필요하다. 따라서 기저귀를 착용하는 착용자의 보호자는 수시로 배설 유무를 후각, 시각을 이용하여 확인하므로 불편함이 따르며, 특히 작은 양의 배설이 있을 경우에는 쉽게 확인이 불가능하여 비위생적일 뿐만 아니라 착용자의 질병을 유발하는 문제점이 있었다.In general, infants who do not handle the stool themselves or patients with poor mobility wear a diaper. At this time, if diaper is not replaced within a short time after excretion, it causes skin trouble due to excretion, so it needs to be replaced quickly. Therefore, the caregiver of the wearer who wears the diaper frequently checks the presence or absence of excretion by using the sense of smell and sight, which is inconvenient, especially when there is a small amount of excretion, which is not easily sanitary and causes the wearer's disease. There was a problem.
이러한 문제를 해결을 위하여 습기센서, 가스센서, 온도센서 혹은 저항 등을 이용한 대소변 감지센서를 포함하는 기저귀가 발명되고 있다. In order to solve this problem, a diaper including a urine detection sensor using a moisture sensor, a gas sensor, a temperature sensor or a resistance has been invented.
그러나 이러한 센서들은 제조 단가 비용이 높은 문제가 있으며, 배변이나 배뇨가 끝난 상태의 기저귀를 오랫동안 착용하고 있으면, 상기 감지센서의 대변이나 소변을 감지하는 부분에 이물질이 부착되거나 산화되어 대소변 감지 기능이 저하되는 문제점이 있다. 더불어, 착용자가 배변이나 배뇨가 끝난 후 기저귀를 착용한 상태로 움직이게 되면 상기 감지센서 표면의 수분량이 변화하여 대소변 감지의 신뢰도가 저하되는 문제점이 있다.However, these sensors have a problem of high manufacturing cost, and if the diaper is worn for a long time after defecation or urination, foreign substances are attached or oxidized to the stool or urine detecting part of the sensor and the stool detection function is degraded. There is a problem. In addition, when the wearer moves in a state of wearing a diaper after defecation or urination, there is a problem in that the amount of moisture on the surface of the sensor is changed to reduce the reliability of fecal detection.
또한, 기저귀에 적용하기 용이한 전도성 도선을 포함하는 섬유사를 포함하는 종래의 대소변 감지센서 특허(특허등록공보 10-1498112호)을 살펴보면, 전도성 도선의 제조 길이가 제한적이기 때문에 자동화 생산 적용이 어려워 대량생산에는 한계가 있고 가격단가가 높아 비효율적인 문제가 있다.In addition, when looking at a conventional urine detection sensor patent (Patent Registration No. 10-1498112) including a fiber yarn including a conductive wire that is easy to apply to a diaper, it is difficult to apply automated production because the manufacturing length of the conductive wire is limited. There is a limit to mass production and a high price unit has an inefficient problem.
본 발명은 상기 문제점을 해결하기 위하여 제안된 것으로, 대소변의 배출 유무를 외부에서 확인 가능한 대소변 감지 기저귀 및 대소변 감지 시스템을 제공한다.The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems, and provides a stool detection diaper and stool detection system that can be confirmed from the outside of the discharge of stool.
또한, 본 발명은 기능이 향상된 전도성 섬유를 이용하므로 대소변 감지의 신뢰성이 향상된 대소변 감지 기저귀 및 대소변 감지 시스템을 제공한다.In addition, the present invention provides a stool detection diaper and stool detection system that improves the reliability of stool detection because it uses a conductive fiber with improved functionality.
또한, 본 발명은 대량생산이 가능하도록 길이 제한이 없는 전도성 섬유가 기저귀에 일체화된 대소변 감지 기저귀 및 대소변 감지 시스템을 제공한다.The present invention also provides a urine detection diaper and a urine detection system in which conductive fibers without length limitation are integrated in the diaper to enable mass production.
또한, 본 발명은 동작감지 센서를 대소변 감지 시스템에 적용하여 실시간으로 환자의 상태를 점검하여 신속한 대처가 가능한 대소변 감지 기저귀 및 대소변 감지 시스템을 제공한다.In addition, the present invention provides a stool detection diaper and stool detection system that can be quickly responded by applying the motion sensor to the feces detection system to check the condition of the patient in real time.
상기 과제를 해결하기 위해, 본 발명에 따른 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀는 인체에 착용할 수 있도록 형성된 기저귀 본체 및 상기 기저귀 본체에 배치되며, 소정의 간격을 두고 서로 평행하게 선형의 형태로 배열되고, 대소변을 감지하면 감지 신호를 생성하는 하나 이상의 감지선을 포함하되, 상기 감지선은, 전도성을 가지는 금속 필라멘트 및 섬유 필라멘트를 포함하는 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사로 구성되고, 상기 전도성 섬유사는 복수 개의 상기 금속 필라멘트 및 복수 개의 상기 섬유 필라멘트가 서로 감기거나 엮인 연사 구조 또는 상기 섬유 필라멘트의 외주면에 상기 금속 필라멘트를 감은 커버링 구조 형태를 가질 수 있다.In order to solve the above problems, the urine sensing diaper using the electrically conductive fiber according to the present invention is disposed on the diaper body and the diaper body formed to be worn on the human body, arranged in a linear form parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. And at least one sensing line generating a sensing signal when sensing the urine, wherein the sensing line is formed of a plurality of conductive fibers including a metal filament and a fiber filament having conductivity, and the conductive fibers are a plurality of the A metal filament and a plurality of the fiber filaments may have a twisted structure in which the fiber filaments are wound or woven together or a covering structure in which the metal filaments are wound around the outer circumferential surface of the fiber filament.
또한, 상기 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사 중 하나에 연결되어 전원을 공급하는 전원 단자 및 상기 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사 중 다른 하나 이상에 연결되어 상기 감지 신호를 출력하는 출력 단자를 더 포함할 수 있다.The apparatus may further include a power terminal connected to one of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns to supply power, and an output terminal connected to another one or more of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns to output the sensing signal.
본 발명에 따른 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 시스템은 대소변의 유출량 및 유출시간을 감지하는 감지부, 상기 감지부로부터 감지 신호를 수신하고, 상기 감지 신호를 기반으로 상기 유출량 및 상기 유출시간을 단계별로 표시한 감지 정보를 생성 및 송신하는 송신부 및 상기 송신부로부터 상기 감지 정보를 수신하고, 상기 감지 정보를 출력하는 수신부를 포함할 수 있다.The urine detection system using an electrically conductive fiber according to the present invention is a detector for detecting the outflow and outflow time of the urine, receiving a detection signal from the detection unit, based on the detection signal step by step the flow rate and the outflow time And a transmitter configured to generate and transmit the displayed sensing information, and a receiver configured to receive the sensed information from the transmitter and output the sensed information.
그리고 상기 감지부는 인체에 착용할 수 있도록 형성된 기저귀 본체 및 상기 기저귀 본체에 배치되며, 소정의 간격을 두고 서로 평행하게 선형의 형태로 배열되고, 대소변을 감지하면 감지 신호를 생성하고, 전도성을 가지는 금속 필라멘트 및 섬유 필라멘트를 포함하는 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사로 구성되고, 상기 전도성 섬유사는 복수 개의 상기 금속 필라멘트 및 복수 개의 상기 섬유 필라멘트가 서로 감기거나 엮인 연사 구조 또는 상기 섬유 필라멘트의 외주면에 상기 금속 필라멘트를 감은 커버링 구조 형태를 가지는 하나 이상의 감지선을 포함할 수 있다.The sensing unit is disposed on the diaper body and the diaper body formed to be worn by the human body, and is arranged in a linear form parallel to each other at a predetermined interval, and generates a detection signal when detecting a small urine, and has a conductive metal. Consists of a plurality of conductive fiber yarns including a filament and a fiber filament, the conductive fiber yarn is a twisting structure in which a plurality of the metal filament and a plurality of the fiber filament is wound or woven together or covering the metal filament wound on the outer peripheral surface of the fiber filament It may include one or more sensing lines having a structural form.
본 발명에 따른 대소변 감지 기저귀 및 대소변 감지 시스템에 의하면, 전도성 섬유사를 이용하므로 소량의 대소변도 용이하게 감지할 수 있다.According to the urine detection diaper and urine detection system according to the present invention, because a conductive fiber yarn can be used to easily detect a small amount of urine.
그리고 유연하고 탄성을 가지는 전도성 섬유를 이용하므로 착용감이 향상될 수 있다.And since the flexible and elastic conductive fibers are used, the fit can be improved.
또한, 서로 감기거나 엮인 형태를 가지고, 길이의 제한이 없는 전도성 섬유사를 이용하므로 생산 과정에서 발생하는 금속 필라멘트의 손실 및 기저귀 섬유의 손실을 감소시키므로 기저귀의 제조 단가를 획기적으로 절감할 수 있다.In addition, since the conductive fiber yarns having the form of winding or weaving with each other, and the length is not limited, the loss of metal filament and the loss of diaper fiber generated in the production process can significantly reduce the manufacturing cost of the diaper.
도 1은 본 발명에 따른 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀의 개략적인 구조를 도시한 도면이다.1 is a view showing a schematic structure of a urine sensing diaper using a conductive fiber according to the present invention.
도 2는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀의 전도성 섬유사 한 가닥을 구성하는 금속 필라멘트 및 섬유 필라멘트 구조의 일례이다.2 is an example of the structure of the metal filament and the fiber filament constituting one strand of the conductive fiber yarn of the urine detection diaper using a conductive fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀의 고흡수성 수지가 코팅된 전도성 섬유사 한 가닥을 확대한 사시도이다.Figure 3 is an enlarged perspective view of a strand of conductive fiber coated with a super absorbent polymer of the urine detection diaper using a conductive fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀의 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사의 구조를 확대한 사시도이다.4 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating a structure of a plurality of conductive fiber yarns in a urine sensing diaper using conductive fibers according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 5는 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀의 전도성 섬유사에 대한 일례이다.5 is an example of the conductive fiber yarn of the urine detection diaper using a conductive fiber according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 6은 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀의 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사의 구조를 확대한 사시도이다.6 is an enlarged perspective view of a structure of a plurality of conductive fiber yarns in a urine sensing diaper using a conductive fiber according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 7은 본 발명에 따른 대소변 감지 시스템을 간략하게 도시한 도면이다.7 is a view briefly showing a feces detection system according to the present invention.
이하에서는 본 발명의 구체적인 실시 예를 도면을 참조하여 상세히 설명하도록 한다.Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
도 1은 본 발명에 따른 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀(1)의 개략적인 구조를 도시한 도면이고, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀(1)의 전도성 섬유사(210) 한 가닥을 구성하는 금속 필라멘트(211) 및 섬유 필라멘트(212) 구조의 일례이다.1 is a view showing a schematic structure of a urine detection diaper 1 using a conductive fiber according to the present invention, the conductive fiber yarn of the urine detection diaper 1 using a conductive fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention ( 210 is an example of the structure of the metal filament 211 and the fiber filament 212 constituting one strand.
도 1 및 도 2를 참조하면, 본 발명에 따른 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀(1)는 인체에 착용할 수 있도록 형성된 기저귀 본체(100) 및 기저귀 본체(100)에 배치되며, 소정의 간격을 두고 서로 평행하게 선형의 형태로 배열되고, 대소변을 감지하면 감지 신호를 생성하는 하나 이상의 감지선(200)을 포함할 수 있다. 이때 감지선(200)은 전도성을 가지는 금속 필라멘트(211) 및 섬유 필라멘트(212)를 포함하는 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210)로 구성되고, 전도성 섬유사(210)는 복수 개의 금속 필라멘트(211) 및 복수 개의 섬유 필라멘트(212)가 서로 감기거나 엮인 연사 구조 또는 섬유 필라멘트(212)의 외주면에 금속 필라멘트(211)를 감은 커버링 구조 형태를 가질 수 있다.1 and 2, the urine detection diaper 1 using the conductive fiber according to the present invention is disposed on the diaper body 100 and the diaper body 100 formed to be worn on the human body, and a predetermined interval And parallel to each other and arranged in a linear form, and may include one or more detection lines 200 for generating a detection signal when detecting a small urine. In this case, the sensing line 200 includes a plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 including a conductive metal filament 211 and a fiber filament 212, and the conductive fiber yarn 210 includes a plurality of metal filaments 211. And a twisting structure in which the plurality of fiber filaments 212 are wound or woven together, or a covering structure in which the metal filaments 211 are wound around the outer circumferential surface of the fiber filament 212.
더불어, 대소변 감지 기저귀(1)는 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210) 중 하나에 연결되어 전원을 공급하는 전원 단자(110) 및 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210) 중 다른 하나 이상에 연결되어 상기 감지 신호를 출력하는 출력 단자(120)를 더 포함할 수 있다.In addition, the feces detection diaper 1 is connected to one or more of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 and the power supply terminal 110 and a plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 connected to one of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 to provide the detection signal. It may further include an output terminal 120 for outputting.
구체적으로, 기저귀 본체(100)는 통상의 일회용 기저귀와 마찬가지로, 액상의 대소변을 흡수하기 위한 고분자 흡수체, 상기 고분자 흡수체의 내측면을 피복하는 내측 커버 및 상기 고분자 흡수체의 외측면을 피복하는 외측 커버로 이루어진다. 이때 상기 내측 커버는 대소변의 수분이 신속하게 상기 고분자 흡수체에 통과될 수 있도록 친수처리한 섬유나 친수성 부직포로 구성되고, 상기 외측 커버는 인체와 접촉시 착용감을 좋게 하기 위하여 부직포로 구성되며, 통기성을 확보하기 위해 방수 필름을 부분적으로 접착하여 배치될 수 있다.Specifically, the diaper body 100 is a polymer absorber for absorbing liquid urine, an inner cover covering the inner surface of the polymer absorber and an outer cover covering the outer surface of the polymer absorber, like a normal disposable diaper. Is done. At this time, the inner cover is composed of hydrophilic fibers or hydrophilic nonwoven fabric so that the water in the urine can quickly pass through the polymer absorbent body, the outer cover is composed of a nonwoven fabric to improve the comfort when contacting the human body, breathable It may be arranged by partially bonding the waterproof film to secure.
그리고 감지선(200)은 대소변을 감지하는 전도성 섬유사(210)의 표면적을 크게 하기 위하여 요철 형상 또는 평형성을 가지는 선형 형태일 수 있고, 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210)가 서로 감기거나 엮이는 형태일 수 있다. In addition, the sensing line 200 may have a linear shape having an uneven shape or an equilibrium in order to increase the surface area of the conductive fiber yarn 210 that detects a small urine, and the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 may be wound or woven together. It may be in the form.
이때 요철 형상은 소량의 대소변도 감지 가능하고, 착용자의 움직임에도 대소변 감지를 용이하게 하므로, 신뢰성을 높일 수 있다. 또한, 제조 공정의 소요시간 및 제조비용 등을 고려하여 상기 전도성 섬유사(210)가 일렬로 평행하게 배열될 수 있다.At this time, the uneven shape can detect a small amount of urine, and also facilitates the detection of urine in the movement of the wearer, it is possible to increase the reliability. In addition, the conductive fiber yarns 210 may be arranged in parallel in a line in consideration of the required time and manufacturing cost of the manufacturing process.
그리고 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210)는 상기 기저귀 본체 내측에 위치한 고분자 흡수체와 상기 기저귀 본체 외측면을 피복하는 외측 커버의 사이로 소정의 간격을 두고 서로 평행하게 선형의 형태로 배열될 수 있다.The plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 may be arranged in a linear form parallel to each other at a predetermined interval between the polymer absorbent body located inside the diaper body and the outer cover covering the outer surface of the diaper body.
구체적으로, 감지선(200)의 전도성 섬유사(210) 한 가닥의 직경은 100 내지 5000 데니어(denier) 이내로 형성될 수 있는데, 이때 상기 직경의 범위는 대소변 감지에 필요한 적정 수분이 흡수 가능한 범위일 수 있다.Specifically, the diameter of one strand of the conductive fiber yarn 210 of the sensing line 200 may be formed within 100 to 5000 denier (denier), wherein the diameter is a range that can be absorbed the appropriate moisture required for urine detection. Can be.
또한, 전도성 섬유사(210)의 저항값은 50 Ω(옴) 이하로 형성될 수 있으며, 바람직하게는 0.001 내지 30 Ω 이내로 형성될 수 있다. 이는 상기 저항값은 전도성 섬유사(210)가 대소변을 흡수하는 경우에 감지 신호의 생성이 가능한 범위일 것이다.In addition, the resistance value of the conductive fiber yarn 210 may be formed to 50 Ω (ohm) or less, preferably may be formed within 0.001 to 30 Ω. This resistance value is a range in which a detection signal can be generated when the conductive fiber 210 absorbs a small urine.
도 2에 도시된 바와 같이, 구리인 금속 필라멘트(211) 한 가닥 이상을 섬유 필라멘트(212)의 외주면에 감아 한 가닥의 전도성 섬유사(210)를 구성할 수 있다. As shown in FIG. 2, one or more strands of the copper filament 211 may be wound around the outer circumferential surface of the fiber filament 212 to form one strand of the conductive fiber yarn 210.
예를 들어, 섬유 필라멘트(212)의 외주면에 금속 필라멘트(211) 두 가닥이 x자 형태로 겹쳐 감기도록 형성할 수 있으나, 이에 한정하지 않는다. For example, two strands of the metal filament 211 may be formed on the outer circumferential surface of the fiber filament 212 so as to be x-shaped, but not limited thereto.
다른 예로는, 섬유 필라멘트(212) 및 스테인레스인 금속 필라멘트(211)를 40가닥 이상을 감거나 엮어 하나의 전도성 섬유사(210)를 형성할 수 있다. As another example, one conductive fiber yarn 210 may be formed by winding or weaving more than 40 strands of the fiber filament 212 and the metal filament 211 that is stainless.
다른 예로는, 섬유 필라멘트(212) 및 은 필라멘트(211)를 2가닥 이상을 감거나 엮어 하나의 전도성 섬유사(210)를 형성할 수 있다. As another example, two or more strands of the fiber filament 212 and the silver filament 211 may be wound or woven to form one conductive fiber yarn 210.
다른 예로는, 섬유 필라멘트(212) 및 은이 도금된 구리 필라멘트(211)를 2가닥 이상을 감거나 엮어 하나의 전도성 섬유사(210)를 형성할 수 있다. As another example, the fiber filament 212 and the silver-plated copper filament 211 may be wound or woven to form two conductive fibers 210.
이때 섬유 필라멘트(212)의 외주면에 금속 필라멘트(211)을 감거나 엮을 때 금속 필라멘트(211) 간의 간격은 섬유 필라멘트(212)와 금속필라멘트(211)가 분리되지 않는 범위이면 되므로 한정하지 않는다.At this time, the interval between the metal filament 211 when winding or weaving the metal filament 211 on the outer circumferential surface of the fiber filament 212 is not limited to the range that the fiber filament 212 and the metal filament 211 is not separated.
이러한 제조 방법은 전도성 섬유사(210)의 전도성을 향상시키고, 생산 과정에서 발생하는 금속 필라멘트(211)의 손실을 감소시키므로 기저귀의 제조 단가를 절감시키는 효과가 있다.This manufacturing method has the effect of improving the conductivity of the conductive fiber yarn 210, and reduces the loss of the metal filament 211 generated in the production process, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the diaper.
이때 전도성 섬유사(210)를 구성하는 금속 필라멘트(211)는 스테인레스, 구리, 은, 티타늄, 텅스텐 및 은 도금된 구리 중에서 적어도 하나 이상을 포함할 수 있으며, 이에 한정하지 않는다. In this case, the metal filament 211 constituting the conductive fiber yarn 210 may include at least one or more of stainless steel, copper, silver, titanium, tungsten, and silver plated copper, but is not limited thereto.
또한 금속 필라멘트(211)의 직경은 10 내지 300 마이크로미터(㎛) 이내로 형성할 수 있으나, 이에 한정하지 않으며 전도성 섬유사(210)의 다양한 구조에 용이한 직경으로 선택하여 형성할 수 있다.In addition, the diameter of the metal filament 211 may be formed within 10 to 300 micrometers (μm), but is not limited thereto and may be selected to form a diameter easy to various structures of the conductive fiber yarn 210.
또한, 섬유 필라멘트(212)는 단사 또는 합사이고, 상기 섬유 필라멘트는 폴리우레탄, 폴리에스터, 폴리프로필렌, 나일론, 폴리에틸렌, 폴리스타일렌, 폴리아크릴아마이드, 폴리비닐알코올, 폴리알킬렌테레프탈레이트 및 폴리알킬렌나프탈레이트 중에서 적어도 하나 이상을 포함할 수 있다.In addition, the fiber filament 212 is single yarn or plywood, the fiber filament is polyurethane, polyester, polypropylene, nylon, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyacrylamide, polyvinyl alcohol, polyalkylene terephthalate and polyalkylene It may include at least one or more of the phthalates.
더불어, 금속 필라멘트(211)는 스테인레스 뿐만 아니라 도전성 물질로 형성된 선사, 도전성 물질을 포함하는 선사로 구성되므로, 전도성 섬유사(210)는 도전성 물질(도전성 금속이온, 도전성 금속나노입자, 도전성 금속산화물 입자, 탄소입자, 그래핀 입자 등)이 포함된 섬유사뿐만 아니라 탄소 섬유사, 도전성 물질이 코팅된 섬유사, 도전성 박막 띠가 권취된 섬유사 등과 같이 전류의 통전이 가능하다면 제한 없이 다양한 소재로 형성된 실 형태의 소재를 선택하여 적용할 수 있다. 다시 말해, 전도성 섬유사(210)는 대소변에 의한 수분의 유입 또는 접촉시에 전기 저항 값의 변화를 감지할 수 있으면 된다.In addition, since the metal filament 211 is composed of a prehistoric element, which is formed of a conductive material as well as stainless steel, and a prehistoric material including a conductive material, the conductive fiber yarn 210 is formed of a conductive material (conductive metal ions, conductive metal nanoparticles, conductive metal oxide particles, Yarns made of various materials without limitation, if possible, such as carbon fibers, graphene particles, etc.), as well as carbon fibers, conductive materials coated fibers, and conductive thin film bands. You can select and apply the type of material. In other words, the conductive fiber yarn 210 may be capable of detecting a change in the electrical resistance value upon influx or contact of moisture due to urine.
도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀(1)의 고흡수성 수지(220)가 코팅된 전도성 섬유사(210) 한 가닥을 확대한 사시도이다.3 is an enlarged perspective view of a strand of conductive fiber yarn 210 coated with the superabsorbent polymer 220 of the urine sensing diaper 1 using the conductive fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 3에 도시된 바와 같이, 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210)의 외주면에 고흡수성 수지(220)가 코팅될 수 있다. As shown in FIG. 3, the superabsorbent polymer 220 may be coated on the outer circumferential surface of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210.
따라서 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210)에 일반적인 수지 시트에 비하여 수분 흡수력이 월등히 우수한 고흡수성 수지(220)가 코팅되면, 대소변 감지 기저귀(1)를 장시간 보관하는 경우에도 착용자의 신체와 접촉하는 내측면의 표면이 산화되는 것이 방지될 수 있고, 수분 흡수력이 상당히 높으므로 대소변 감지 기저귀(1)의 상기 표면으로부터 증발되는 수분량이 감소될 수 있다.Therefore, when the superabsorbent polymer 220 having excellent moisture absorption ability is coated on the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 than the general resin sheet, even when the urine detecting diaper 1 is stored for a long time, the inner surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210 is in contact with the wearer's body. The surface of the oxidizer can be prevented from being oxidized, and the amount of water evaporated from the surface of the urine detection diaper 1 can be reduced because the moisture absorption power is quite high.
이때, 대소변 감지 기저귀(1)를 착용한 착용자가 배변이나 배뇨를 하지 않은 상태에서는 감지선(200)에서 감지되는 수분량이 임계 수치 이하로 유지되는데, 이로 인하여 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210)는 서로 절연 상태일 수 있다.At this time, when the wearer wearing the urine detection diaper 1 does not defecate or urinate, the amount of moisture detected by the detection line 200 is maintained below a threshold value, and thus the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 It may be insulated.
반면에, 상기 착용자가 배변이나 배뇨를 하면 발생된 수분량이 감지선(200) 중 하나 이상에 빠른 속도로 흡수되고, 이로 인하여 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210)중 적어도 둘 이상은 전도 상태로 변화될 수 있다.On the other hand, when the wearer defecates or urinates, the amount of moisture generated is absorbed at one or more of the sensing lines 200 at high speed, whereby at least two or more of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 are changed to the conductive state. Can be.
이때 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210) 중 하나 이상에 연결된 전원 단자(110)로부터 전원 전압이 고정적(또는 일정 주기로)으로 공급되므로 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210) 중 다른 하나 이상에 연결된 출력 단자(120)를 통해 대소변 감지 신호를 출력할 수 있게 된다.In this case, since the power supply voltage is fixedly (or at regular intervals) from the power supply terminal 110 connected to one or more of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210, the output terminal 120 connected to another one or more of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210. ), You can output the urine detection signal.
더불어, 상기 내측 커버에 고흡수성 수지 시트가 도포될 수 있는데, 상기 고흡수성 수지 시트가 도포되기 전에 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210)과 배치되는 상기 내측 커버에 염화은(AgCl)과 같은 물질이 도포될 수 있다. 그러면 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210)와 접촉되는 상기 고흡수성 수지 시트면의 분극 정도가 감소되므로 수분 감지 기능이 향상될 수 있다.In addition, a superabsorbent polymer sheet may be applied to the inner cover, and a material such as silver chloride (AgCl) may be applied to the inner cover disposed with the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 before the superabsorbent polymer sheet is applied. Can be. Then, since the degree of polarization of the superabsorbent polymer sheet surface in contact with the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 is reduced, the moisture sensing function may be improved.
도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀(1)의 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사의 구조를 확대한 사시도이다.4 is an enlarged perspective view of a structure of a plurality of conductive fiber yarns of the urine detecting diaper 1 using the conductive fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 4에 도시된 바와 같이, 감지선(200)은 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210)가 서로 감기거나 엮어진 선형 형태를 가지는데, 신축성 고분자사를 포함하는 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210)가 위사 또는 경사로 제직되어 신축성을 갖도록 형성할 수 있다.As shown in FIG. 4, the sensing line 200 has a linear shape in which a plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 are wound or woven together, and a plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 including elastic polymer yarns are weft yarns. Alternatively, the fabric may be formed to have elasticity by being inclined.
도 5의 (a) 내지 (c)는 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀(1)의 전도성 섬유사(210)에 대한 일례이다.5 (a) to (c) is an example of the conductive fiber yarn 210 of the urine sensing diaper 1 using a conductive fiber according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 5의 (a) 내지 (c)를 참조하면, 감지선(200)을 구성하는 전도성 섬유사(210)의 외주면에 하나 이상의 금속 필라멘트(211)를 감은 형태를 가질 수 있다. 즉, 전도성 섬유사(210)에 포함되는 금속 필라멘트(211)보다 큰 직경을 가지는 금속 필라멘트(211)를 전도성 섬유사(210)의 외주면에 추가적으로 감음으로써, 대소변의 유무를 민감하게 감지할 수 있도록 한다. 이때, 전도성 섬유사(210)의 외주면에 감기는 금속 필라멘트(211)의 직경은 10 내지 300 마이크로미터(㎛) 이내로 형성하는 것이 바람직할 수 있다.Referring to FIGS. 5A to 5C, one or more metal filaments 211 may be wound around the outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210 constituting the sensing line 200. That is, by additionally winding a metal filament 211 having a larger diameter than the metal filament 211 included in the conductive fiber yarn 210 on the outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210, it is possible to sensitively detect the presence or absence of urine do. In this case, the diameter of the metal filament 211 wound on the outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210 may be preferably formed within 10 to 300 micrometers (μm).
구체적으로, 도 5의 (a)는 전도성 섬유사(210)의 외주면에 금속 필라멘트(211) 한 가닥을 감은 연사 구조의 일례이고, 도 5의 (b)는 전도성 섬유사(210)의 외주면에 금속 필라멘트(211) 한 가닥을 감은 커버링 구조의 일례이며, 도 5의 (c)는 전도성 섬유사(210)의 외주면에 금속 필라멘트(211) 세 가닥을 감은 구조의 일례이다.Specifically, FIG. 5A illustrates an example of a twisted yarn structure in which a single strand of metal filament 211 is wound around the outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210, and FIG. 5B illustrates an outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210. One example of a covering structure in which one strand of the metal filament 211 is wound, and FIG. 5C is an example of a structure in which three strands of the metal filament 211 are wound on the outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210.
도 5의 (a) 내지 (c)는 금속 필라멘트(211)를 전도성 섬유사(210)의 외주면에 추가적으로 감은 구조의 일례일뿐, 이에 한정하지 않는다.5A to 5C are merely examples of a structure in which the metal filament 211 is additionally wound around the outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn 210, but is not limited thereto.
도 6은 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀(1)의 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210)를 확대한 사시도이다.6 is an enlarged perspective view of a plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 of the urine sensing diaper 1 using conductive fibers according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 6에 도시된 바와 같이, 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사(210) 중 적어도 하나 이상이 특정 온도에서 색상이 변화되는 변색 섬유사(230)일 수 있다.As shown in FIG. 6, at least one or more of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns 210 may be discolored fiber yarns 230 that change color at a specific temperature.
즉, 변색 섬유사(230)는 착용자가 대소변 배출시에 시각적으로 색상이 변화하는 섬유사로, 특정 온도에서 색상이 변화하도록 조성된 시온 염료를 섬유사의 방사시에 함유되도록 하거나 또는 섬유사에 도포 또는 함침하는 방식으로 제조할 수 있다. 또는 변색 섬유사(230)는 대소변에 포함된 물질에 의한 전기장의 변화에 따라 색상이 변화하는 전자잉크(electronic ink)를 포함하여 구성될 수 있다.That is, the discolored fiber yarn 230 is a fiber yarn in which the wearer visually changes color upon discharge of urine, so that a Zion dye, which is configured to change color at a specific temperature, is included in the spinning of the fiber yarn or applied to the fiber yarn or It can be prepared by impregnation. Alternatively, the discolored fiber yarn 230 may include an electronic ink whose color changes as the electric field is changed by the material contained in the urine.
도 4 내지 도 6은 감지선(200)을 형성하는 전도성 섬유사(210) 구조의 일 예를 도시한 것일뿐, 소재 또는 형태를 이에 한정하지 않고, 변색 섬유사(230) 이외의 소재를 사용할 수 있으며, 전도성 섬유사(210)의 갯수에 상관없이 감기거나 엮인 구조는 모두 가능하다.4 to 6 illustrate only one example of the structure of the conductive fiber yarn 210 forming the sensing line 200, and not limited to the material or shape thereof, and materials other than the color change fiber yarn 230 may be used. In addition, regardless of the number of conductive fiber yarns 210, both winding or woven structures are possible.
상술한 바와 같이, 본 발명에 따른 대소변 감지 기저귀(1)는 대소변의 배출 유무를 외부에서 확인 가능하며, 기능이 향상된 전도성 섬유를 이용하므로 대소변 감지의 신뢰성이 향상된다.As described above, the stool detection diaper 1 according to the present invention can be confirmed from the outside of the discharge of stool, the use of conductive fibers with improved function, the reliability of stool detection is improved.
도 7은 본 발명에 따른 대소변 감지 시스템(7)을 간략하게 도시한 도면이다.FIG. 7 is a simplified view of the urine detection system 7 according to the present invention.
도 7을 참조하면, 대소변 감지 시스템(7)은 대소변의 유출량 및 유출시간을 감지하는 감지부(700), 감지부(700)로부터 감지 신호를 수신하고, 상기 감지 신호를 기반으로 상기 유출량 및 상기 유출시간을 단계별로 결정한 감지 정보를 생성 및 송신하는 송신부(710) 및 송신부(710)로부터 상기 감지 정보를 수신하고, 상기 감지 정보를 출력하는 수신부(720)를 포함할 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 7, the fecal detection system 7 receives a detection signal from a detection unit 700 and a detection unit 700 for detecting an outflow amount and an outflow time of the urine, and based on the detection signal, the outflow amount and the It may include a transmitter 710 for generating and transmitting the sensing information determined in step by step the leakage time, and a receiver 720 for receiving the sensing information from the transmitter 710, and outputs the sensing information.
이때 감지부(700)는 인체에 착용할 수 있도록 형성된 기저귀 본체(100) 및 기저귀 본체(100)에 배치되며, 소정의 간격을 두고 서로 평행하게 선형의 형태로 배열되고, 대소변을 감지하면 감지 신호를 생성하고, 전도성을 가지는 금속 필라멘트 및 섬유 필라멘트를 포함하는 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사로 구성되며, 상기 전도성 섬유사는 복수 개의 상기 금속 필라멘트 및 복수 개의 상기 섬유 필라멘트가 서로 감기거나 엮인 연사 구조 또는 상기 섬유 필라멘트의 외주면에 상기 금속 필라멘트를 감은 커버링 구조 형태를 가지는 감지선(200)을 포함할 수 있다.At this time, the detection unit 700 is disposed on the diaper body 100 and the diaper body 100 formed to be worn on the human body, arranged in a linear form parallel to each other at a predetermined interval, and detects the urine is detected signal And a plurality of conductive fiber yarns comprising a conductive metal filament and a fiber filament, wherein the conductive fiber yarns have a twisted structure or a fiber structure in which the plurality of the metal filaments and the plurality of the fiber filaments are wound or woven together It may include a sensing line 200 having a covering structure wound around the metal filament on the outer peripheral surface.
또한, 감지부(700)는, 대소변을 감지할 수 있는 온도 센서, 가스 센서 및 접촉식 저항 센서 중 적어도 하나 이상의 대소변 감지 센서 및 착용자의 움직임, 체온, 심전도, 맥박, 혈압, 근전도의 생체 신호 중 적어도 하나 이상을 감지하는 생체 감지 센서를 포함할 수 있다.In addition, the detection unit 700, at least one of the temperature sensor, gas sensor and contact resistance sensor that can detect the urine, and the movement of the wearer, body temperature, ECG, pulse, blood pressure, EMG of the biological signal It may include a biometric sensor for detecting at least one or more.
그리고 송신부(710)는 상기 감지 신호를 수신하여 처리하는 신호처리기, 상기 신호처리기에서 처리된 결과를 표시하는 신호표시기, 상기 감지 정보를 유선 통신 또는 무선 통신으로 송신하는 송신기 및 상기 신호처리기, 상기 신호표시기 및 상기 송신기의 동작을 제어하는 송신부 MCU(Micri Control Unit)를 포함할 수 있다. The transmitter 710 may include a signal processor for receiving and processing the detection signal, a signal indicator for displaying a result processed by the signal processor, a transmitter for transmitting the detection information by wire or wireless communication, and the signal processor. The display may include a transmitter (Micri Control Unit) MCU for controlling the operation of the transmitter.
이때, 송신부(710)는 상기 복수 개의 감지선에 부착 및 탈착이 가능케 하여 감지 신호를 용이하게 수신할 수 있다.In this case, the transmitter 710 may easily attach and detach the plurality of sensing lines to easily receive the sensing signal.
구체적으로, 상기 신호처리기는 감지부(700)로부터 수신된 상기 감지 신호를 그대로 수신하거나, 필요에 따라 증폭, 노이즈 감쇄 등을 위한 기능을 추가하여 상기 송신부 MCU에 전송할 수 있다.Specifically, the signal processor may receive the detection signal received from the detection unit 700 as it is, or add a function for amplification, noise reduction, etc. as necessary, and transmit the same to the transmitter MCU.
그리고 상기 신호표시기는 송신부(710)의 상태를 시각적, 청각적 방법을 통하여 사용자에게 알려주는 기능을 수행할 수 있으며, 상기 송신기는 감지부(700)의 작동 상태, 상기 송신부 MCU에서 처리된 상기 감지 정보 또는 송신부(710)의 상태 등을 수신부(720)에 전송하기 위한 통신 기능을 수행할 수 있다.The signal indicator may perform a function of notifying a user of a state of the transmitter 710 through a visual and audible method, and the transmitter may operate an operation state of the detector 700 and the detection processed by the transmitter MCU. A communication function for transmitting information or the state of the transmitter 710 to the receiver 720 may be performed.
예를 들어, 상기 송신부 MCU는 상기 신호처리기로부터 수신되는 상기 감지 신호의 횟수 및 시간 등을 측정 및 기록할 수 있는 타이머 기능 등을 부가함으로써, 대소변 여부뿐만 아니라 대소변 시간 및 횟수 등을 포함하는 상기 감지 정보를 생성하여 수신부(720)로 전송할 수 있도록 구성할 수도 있다.For example, the transmitter MCU may add a timer function that may measure and record the number and time of the detection signal received from the signal processor, and the like. It may be configured to generate information and transmit it to the receiver 720.
이때 송신부(710)에는 사용자가 원하는 정보를 스위치, 버튼, 터치 판넬 등으로 구성된 입력 수단을 통하여 상기 송신부 MCU에 제공할 수 있는 기능이 추가될 수 있다.In this case, the transmitter 710 may add a function for providing information desired by a user to the transmitter MCU through an input means composed of a switch, a button, a touch panel, and the like.
그리고 수신부(720)는 송신부(710)로부터 상기 감지 정보를 수신하는 수신기, 상기 수신기로부터 수신한 상기 감지 정보를 표시하는 정보표시기 및 상기 수신기 및 상기 정보표시기의 동작을 제어하는 수신부 MCU를 포함할 수 있다.The receiver 720 may include a receiver for receiving the sensing information from the transmitter 710, an information indicator for displaying the sensing information received from the receiver, and a receiver MCU for controlling operations of the receiver and the information indicator. have.
구체적으로, 상기 수신기는 무선 통신을 통하여 송신부(710)에서 전송된 상기 감지 신호를 수신하며, 상기 정보표시기는 상기 수신기에서 전달받은 신호를 시각적, 청각적 방법을 통하여 착용자의 보호자에게 표시할 수 있다. In detail, the receiver may receive the detection signal transmitted from the transmitter 710 through wireless communication, and the information indicator may display the signal received from the receiver to the protector of the wearer through a visual and audio method. .
그리고 상기 수신부 MCU는 상기 수신기 및 상기 정보표시기를 전기적 신호를 통하여 제어하는 기능을 수행할 수 있다. The receiver MCU may perform a function of controlling the receiver and the information indicator through an electrical signal.
이때 수신부(720)에는 사용자가 원하는 정보를 스위치, 버튼, 터치 판넬 등으로 구성된 입력수단을 통하여 상기 수신부 MCU에 제공할 수 있는 기능이 추가될 수 있다.In this case, the receiver 720 may add a function for providing information desired by the user to the receiver MCU through an input means composed of a switch, a button, a touch panel, and the like.
그리고 상기 정보표시기는 상기 수신부 MCU에서 출력되는 대소변에 대한 상기 감지 정보를 액정 표시 장치(LCD)와 같은 디스플레이 장치에 표시하여 보호자로 하여금 직접 대소변 감지 정보를 확인할 수 있도록 한다. 즉, 상기 정보표시기는 대소변의 유출량 및 유출시간을 단계별로 표시한 감지 정보를 출력할 수 있다.In addition, the information display unit displays the detection information on the toilet in response to the urine output to the display device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) so that the guardian can directly check the urine detection information. That is, the information display unit may output the sensing information indicating the outflow amount and the outflow time of the urine.
이때, 수신부(720)는 상술한 기능을 가진 전용 단말일 수도 있지만, 휴대폰, 컴퓨터 등과 같은 상용화된 통신기기로 구성될 수 있다. 이때 휴대폰, 컴퓨터 등과 같이 상용화된 통신기기가 송신부(710)로부터 상기 감지 정보를 수신하여, 상기 통신기기에 설치된 프로그램에 의해 상기 감지 정보를 처리하고, 표시할 수 있다.In this case, the receiver 720 may be a dedicated terminal having the above-described function, but may be configured as a commercial communication device such as a mobile phone or a computer. In this case, a commercial communication device such as a mobile phone, a computer, etc. may receive the detection information from the transmitter 710, process the detection information by a program installed in the communication device, and display the detected information.
또한, 수신부(720)는 생체 측정 모니터링 시스템과 같은 시스템에 연동될 수 있고, 수신부(720)는 상기 감지 정보에 고유의 식별 번호를 부가함으로써 다수의 송신부(710)와 1대의 수신부(720)로 구성된 대소변 감지 시스템(7)을 구성할 수도 있다.In addition, the receiver 720 may be linked to a system such as a biometric monitoring system, and the receiver 720 adds a unique identification number to the sensed information to the plurality of transmitters 710 and one receiver 720. A configured urine detection system 7 may be configured.
상술한 바와 같이, 본 발명에 따른 대소변 감지 기저귀 및 대소변 감지 시스템에 따르면, 전도성 섬유사를 이용하므로 소량의 대소변도 용이하게 감지할 수 있고 유연하고 탄성을 가지는 전도성 섬유를 이용하므로 착용감이 향상될 수 있다.As described above, according to the urine detection diaper and urine detection system according to the present invention, because the use of the conductive fiber yarn can easily detect a small amount of urine, and the flexible and elastic conductive fibers can be used to improve the fit have.
또한, 서로 감기거나 엮인 형태를 가지고, 길이의 제한이 없는 전도성 섬유사를 이용하므로 생산 과정에서 발생하는 금속 필라멘트의 손실 및 기저귀 섬유의 손실을 감소시키므로 기저귀의 제조 단가를 획기적으로 절감할 수 있다.In addition, since the conductive fiber yarns having the form of winding or weaving with each other, and the length is not limited, the loss of metal filament and the loss of diaper fiber generated in the production process can significantly reduce the manufacturing cost of the diaper.
이상에서는 본 발명에 대한 기술사상을 첨부 도면과 함께 서술하였지만 이는 본 발명의 바람직한 실시 예를 예시적으로 설명한 것이지 본 발명을 한정하는 것은 아니다. 또한, 본 발명이 속하는 기술 분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진자라면 누구나 본 발명의 기술적 사상의 범주를 이탈하지 않는 범위 내에서 다양한 변형 및 모방이 가능함은 명백한 사실이다.In the above description, the technical idea of the present invention has been described with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention by way of example and do not limit the present invention. In addition, it is obvious that any person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and imitations without departing from the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

Claims (14)

  1. 인체에 착용할 수 있도록 형성된 기저귀 본체; 및 Diaper body formed to be worn on the human body; And
    상기 기저귀 본체에 배치되며, 소정의 간격을 두고 서로 평행하게 선형의 형태로 배열되고, 대소변을 감지하면 감지 신호를 생성하는 하나 이상의 감지선;을 포함하되, And at least one sensing line disposed on the diaper body and arranged in a linear form parallel to each other at a predetermined interval, and generating a sensing signal when sensing a small urine.
    상기 감지선은, The detection line,
    전도성을 가지는 금속 필라멘트 및 섬유 필라멘트를 포함하는 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사로 구성되고, 상기 전도성 섬유사는 복수 개의 상기 금속 필라멘트 및 복수 개의 상기 섬유 필라멘트가 서로 감기거나 엮인 연사 구조 또는 상기 섬유 필라멘트의 외주면에 상기 금속 필라멘트를 감은 커버링 구조 형태를 가지는 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀.A conductive filament comprising a plurality of conductive filaments including a metal filament and a fiber filament, wherein the conductive filament is a twisted structure in which a plurality of the metal filaments and the plurality of fiber filaments are wound or woven together or the outer surface of the fiber filament A urine detection diaper using an electrically conductive fiber having a filament-covered covering structure.
  2. 제 1 항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사 중 하나에 연결되어 전원을 공급하는 전원 단자; 및 A power terminal connected to one of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns to supply power; And
    상기 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사 중 다른 하나 이상에 연결되어 상기 감지 신호를 출력하는 출력 단자;를 더 포함하는 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀.An urine detection diaper using an electrically conductive fiber further comprising; an output terminal connected to another one or more of the plurality of conductive fibers to output the detection signal.
  3. 제 1 항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 감지선은, The detection line,
    지그재그 형상 또는 평행성을 가지는 선형 형태이며, 상기 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사가 서로 감기거나 엮이는 형태를 가지는 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀.A urine type diaper detecting diaper using an electrically conductive fiber having a zigzag shape or parallelism and having a shape in which the plurality of conductive fiber yarns are wound or woven together.
  4. 제 1 항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 전도성 섬유사의 외주면에 고흡수성 수지가 코팅된 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀.A urine detection diaper using an electrically conductive fiber coated with a super absorbent polymer on the outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn.
  5. 제 1 항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 전도성 섬유사의 외주면에 하나 이상의 상기 금속 필라멘트를 감은 연사 구조 또는 커버링 구조 형태를 가지는 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀.A urine detecting diaper using an electrically conductive fiber having a twisted structure or a covering structure wound around one or more of the metal filaments on an outer circumferential surface of the conductive fiber yarn.
  6. 제 1 항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사는 상기 기저귀 본체 내측에 위치한 고분자 흡수체와 상기 기저귀 본체 외측면을 피복하는 외측 커버의 사이로 소정의 간격을 두고 서로 평행하게 선형의 형태로 배열되는 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀.The plurality of conductive fiber yarns urine urine detection diaper using an electrically conductive fiber arranged in a linear form parallel to each other at a predetermined interval between the polymer absorbent body located inside the diaper body and the outer cover covering the outer surface of the diaper body.
  7. 제 1 항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 전도성 섬유사의 직경은 100 내지 5000 데니어(denier) 이내로 형성되고, 상기 전도성 섬유사의 저항값은 0.001 내지 30 Ω(옴) 이내로 형성되는 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀.The diameter of the conductive fiber yarn is formed within 100 to 5000 denier (denier), the resistance value of the conductive fiber yarn is feces sensing diaper using an electrically conductive fiber is formed within 0.001 to 30 Ω (ohm).
  8. 제 1 항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 금속 필라멘트는 스테인레스, 구리, 은, 티타늄, 텅스텐 및 은 도금된 구리 중에서 적어도 하나 이상을 포함하는 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀.The urine sensing diaper using an electrically conductive fiber wherein the metal filament comprises at least one of stainless, copper, silver, titanium, tungsten and silver plated copper.
  9. 제 1 항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 금속 필라멘트의 직경은 10 내지 300 마이크로미터(㎛) 이내로 형성되는 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀.The urine sensing diaper using an electrically conductive fiber is formed within the diameter of the metal filament 10 to 300 micrometers (㎛).
  10. 제 1 항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 섬유 필라멘트는 단사 또는 합사이고, 상기 섬유 필라멘트는 폴리우레탄, 폴리에스터, 폴리프로필렌, 나일론, 폴리에틸렌, 폴리스타일렌, 폴리아크릴아마이드, 폴리비닐알코올, 폴리알킬렌테레프탈레이트 및 폴리알킬렌나프탈레이트 중에서 적어도 하나 이상을 포함하는 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀.The fiber filament is single yarn or plywood, and the fiber filament is at least one of polyurethane, polyester, polypropylene, nylon, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyacrylamide, polyvinyl alcohol, polyalkylene terephthalate and polyalkylene naphthalate. Urine detection diaper using an electrically conductive fiber containing the above.
  11. 제 1 항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사 중 적어도 하나 이상이 특정 온도에서 색상이 변화되는 변색 섬유사인 것을 특징으로 하는 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀.At least one or more of the plurality of conductive fiber yarns is a fecal sensing diaper using an electrically conductive fiber, characterized in that the color change fibers that change color at a specific temperature.
  12. 대소변의 유출량 및 유출시간을 감지하는 감지부; A detector for detecting the amount of outflow and outflow time of the urine;
    상기 감지부로부터 감지 신호를 수신하고, 상기 감지 신호를 기반으로 상기 유출량 및 상기 유출시간을 단계별로 표시한 감지 정보를 생성 및 송신하는 송신부; 및 A transmitter configured to receive a sensing signal from the sensing unit and to generate and transmit sensing information indicating the outflow amount and the outflow time step by step based on the sensing signal; And
    상기 송신부로부터 상기 감지 정보를 수신하고, 상기 감지 정보를 출력하는 수신부;를 포함하되, And a receiving unit receiving the sensing information from the transmitting unit and outputting the sensing information.
    상기 감지부는, The detection unit,
    인체에 착용할 수 있도록 형성된 기저귀 본체; 및 Diaper body formed to be worn on the human body; And
    상기 기저귀 본체에 배치되며, 소정의 간격을 두고 서로 평행하게 선형의 형태로 배열되고, 대소변을 감지하면 감지 신호를 생성하고, 전도성을 가지는 금속 필라멘트 및 섬유 필라멘트를 포함하는 복수 개의 전도성 섬유사로 구성되고, Is disposed on the diaper body, arranged in a linear form parallel to each other at a predetermined interval, generates a detection signal when detecting a small urine, consists of a plurality of conductive fibers including a conductive metal filament and a fiber filament ,
    상기 전도성 섬유사는 복수 개의 상기 금속 필라멘트 및 복수 개의 상기 섬유 필라멘트가 서로 감기거나 엮인 연사 구조 또는 상기 섬유 필라멘트의 외주면에 상기 금속 필라멘트를 감은 커버링 구조 형태를 가지는 하나 이상의 감지선;을 포함하는 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 시스템.Wherein the conductive fiber yarn includes at least one sensing line having a twisted structure in which a plurality of the metal filaments and the plurality of fiber filaments are wound or woven together or a covering structure in which the metal filaments are wound around the outer surface of the fiber filament; Urine detection system using.
  13. 제 12 항에 있어서, The method of claim 12,
    상기 감지부는, The detection unit,
    대소변을 감지할 수 있는 온도 센서, 가스 센서 및 접촉식 저항 센서 중 적어도 하나 이상의 대소변 감지 센서; 및 A urine detection sensor of at least one of a temperature sensor, a gas sensor, and a contact resistance sensor capable of detecting urine; And
    착용자의 움직임, 체온, 심전도, 맥박, 혈압, 근전도의 생체 신호 중 적어도 하나 이상을 감지하는 생체 감지 센서;를 더 포함하는 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 시스템.A fecal detection system using an electrically conductive fiber further comprising; a biometric sensor for detecting at least one or more of a wearer's movement, body temperature, electrocardiogram, pulse rate, blood pressure, electrocardiogram.
  14. 제 12 항에 있어서, The method of claim 12,
    상기 송신부는 상기 복수 개의 감지선에 부착 및 탈착이 가능한 것을 특징으로 하는 전기 전도성 섬유를 이용한 대소변 감지 기저귀 시스템.The urine detection diaper system using an electrically conductive fiber, characterized in that the transmitting unit is attached to and detachable from the plurality of sensing lines.
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