Inflatable two-layer fabrics by gas
AssigneeKolon Industries, Inc.
InventorsJung-Hoon Youn, Kwang-Oh Kim, Sang-Mok Lee
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Abstract
Provided is an inflatable fabric containing two separated fabric layers which are woven at the same time using a weaving machine, and at least one an attachment area where a single layer of fabric is formed. The attachment area is formed from at least a weave pattern of at least 13 yarns, air leakage can be minimized during inflation. The fabric can be utilized for shock-absorbing products such as an airbag when coated with synthetic resins.
Claims12
An inflatable fabric comprising at least one separator area of two separated fabric layers which are woven at the same time using a weaving machine, and at least one attachment area where a single layer of fabric is formed,
- wherein the separator area and the attachment area meet at an interface;
- wherein the two separated fabric layers consist of a plain weave pattern;
- wherein each of the separator areas have a same weave pattern;
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- wherein the attachment area is formed of from 13 to 50 yarns and comprises at least one weave pattern selected from the group consisting of a 2/2 basket weave pattern, a satin weave pattern, a partial attaching weave of a double layer weave pattern, a plain weave pattern, and a combination thereof.
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