Metal-Textile Hybrid Carrier Modules with Integrated Functions Based on Textile Sensors

Abstract

Based on the results of a research project it is described how material selection and user friendly design improves the properties of metal-textile hybrid carrier modules, in comparison to conventional carriers, and thus generate new marketing approaches. By textile means processed nets and straps with metal reinforcement structures form the starting point for these new variants of carrier constructions. The textile inner layer has integrated sensors and application-oriented coating. To prevent harmful environmental influences on the structure of the textile construction, an additional outer layer can be installed. For the textile sensors, it was necessary to capture the current state of the art, to transfer a preferred version in a practical application.