Encasement for electroadhesive clutch

A computer-implemented method, comprising:

• providing, at a first time and via an electrical signal generator, first and second signals to first and second electrode assemblies, respectively, wherein the first electrode assembly is configured to remain static relative to the second electrode assembly based on the providing of the first and second signals, wherein the first electrode assembly including a first electrode positioned within a hollow tube, and wherein the second electrode assembly including a second electrode positioned within the hollow tube, the second electrode distinct from the first electrode and at least partially overlapping with the first electrode;
• refrain from providing, at a second time, any signals to the first and second electrode assemblies respectively, wherein the first electrode assembly is configured to move relative to the second electrode assembly based on the refraining from providing any signals;
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• based on the providing, at the first time, the first and second signals and the refraining from providing, at the second time, any signals, causing, via an electroadhesive clutch device, selective movement of at least a portion of textile material coupled to at least a first end of the hollow tube.

An electroadhesive clutch device for an article of apparel, comprising:

• an elongate flexible tube forming an enclosure;
• a first electrode assembly including a first electrode positioned within the flexible tube;
• a second electrode assembly including a second electrode, positioned within the flexible tube, the second electrode distinct from the first electrode, and at least partially overlapping and configured to slide relative to the first electrode;
• an electrical signal generator configured to provide first and second signals to the first and second electrode assemblies, respectively, wherein the first electrode assembly is configured to move relative to the second electrode assembly, when the first and second signals are not applied and the first electrode assembly is configured to be immobilized relative to the second electrode assembly when the first and second signals are applied;
• and
• a first end of the flexible tube configured to attach to a textile material, wherein actuation of the electroadhesive clutch device is configured to selectively cause a portion of the article of apparel to be immobilized or mobilized.