Insect-proof clothing

Abstract

To provide insect-proof clothing that hardly obstructs movements of a user, can be compactly stored, and is easy to carry.SOLUTION: Insect-proof clothing 2 consists of three parts: an upper mesh garment 12 with a zip fastener 10 formed from a thin, lightweight, flexible mesh fabric 8 with generous dimensions relative to a contour of a user P; a lower mesh garment 14 in trouser form formed from the mesh fabric 8 with generous dimensions relative to the contour of the user P; a hat 15; and a face guard 16 formed from the mesh fabric 8 into a tubular shape covering the face, with its upper end fixed integrally to the hat 15. A portion corresponding to the eyes in the face guard 16 is formed from a transparent member 24. After use, it can be rolled up and pushed into the hat 15, and the hat 15 can be folded into a handbag-like shape and fastened with a fastener, enabling it to be carried and transported with a feeling equivalent to a handbag. When being carried, nothing other than the hat 15 of the insect-proof clothing 2 is visible from the outside.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to insect repellent clothing for protecting oneself from mosquitoes, ticks, bees, leeches, caterpillars, etc. [Background technology]

[0002] Even simply passing through vegetated roads, bamboo groves, and woodlands makes it easy to become infested with pests such as mosquitoes, ticks, bees, leeches, and caterpillars, and the probability of being infested increases when working in such areas, such as mowing or cutting trees. Various proposals have been made to protect oneself from these types of pests.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an insect repellent suit made of mesh fabric with an open front and a cylindrical head protection net also made of mesh fabric that is simply worn over the head. This insect repellent suit features a space between the body surface and the mesh fabric that bee stingers cannot reach, and is configured to maintain a certain shape using shape-retaining materials such as piano wire. However, because it has shape-retaining properties, it tends to be bulky, which can cause problems in storage and portability. Furthermore, because it feels like a costume, it inevitably restricts the user's mobility (mobility).

[0004] Patent Document 2 discloses an insect repellent suit made to resemble a coverall, with double layers of net fabric and multiple plastic spacers (space-forming members) between the layers. The suit can be opened and closed with a zipper from the crotch to the neck, and transparent vinyl pieces are fixed to the areas of the face that would correspond to the eyes. Elastic cords are attached to the wrists and ankles to prevent gaps. The spacers are approximately 2 cm high. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-323629 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-82955 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The insect repellent clothing described in Patent Document 2 is a one-piece garment that covers the entire body and has a certain degree of flexibility, making it less bulky and more maneuverable than the garment described in Patent Document 1. However, because it has a volume equivalent to that of a 2-cm-thick fabric, it is difficult to fold compactly and maintain that state. Furthermore, it is similar to the bulky state of clothing, so satisfaction in terms of ease of movement cannot be expected. Both Patent Documents 1 and 2 focus on a design that prevents bee and mosquito stingers from reaching the body, and because this effect is exerted over the entire surface of the body, it can be said that restriction of movement is unavoidable. In other words, because it is designed to deal with the most serious threats, such as hornets, disadvantages such as restriction of movement become more pronounced in areas where such threats are low or absent.

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and its object is to provide a simple type of insect repellent clothing that hardly hinders the user's movement, can be stored compactly, and is easy to carry. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, the insect repellent suit (2) of the present invention comprises an upper mesh suit (12) made of flexible mesh fabric (8) and shaped to fit the contours of the upper body with enough room to leave a gap (g1) between the suit and the clothing (4) or the skin surface, and the front side of which can be opened and closed with a zipper (10); a head protection body (15) to be worn on the head; and a face guard (16) made of mesh fabric (8) and shaped like a tube to cover the face, the upper end of which is fixed integrally to the head protection body (15), the parts of the upper mesh suit (12) corresponding to the wrists and torso being configured to fit closely with elastic string-like members (18, 28), the part of the face guard (16) corresponding to the eyes being made of a transparent member (24), and the upper mesh suit (12) and face guard (16) can be rolled up and stored in the head protection body (15) after use.

[0009] The insect repellent clothing of the present invention can be easily put on with the same feeling and effort as wearing regular clothes, and it hardly restricts the user's movements. It is hardly felt heavy when worn, and after use it can be rolled up compactly for storage and portability.

[0010] In addition, in the above-mentioned insect repellent suit (2), the face guard (16) may be configured to have a length such that the lower side overlaps the upper part of the upper mesh suit (12) when the head protection body (15) is worn, thereby preventing insects from entering with high precision.

[0011] In addition, in the above-mentioned insect repellent suit (2), the head protection body is a flexible hat (15), and the hat (15) is equipped with fasteners (36, 38) for folding and fastening it like a handbag, and the upper mesh suit (12) and the face guard (16) can be rolled up and stored inside the hat (15) and fastened with the fasteners (36, 38, so that the upper mesh suit (12) and the face guard (16) are prevented from slipping off inside the hat (15). This allows the insect repellent suit to be easily carried in the same way as one travels with a handbag, and yet can be kept hidden from the outside.

[0012] The above-mentioned insect repellent suit (2) may also have a trouser-type lower mesh suit (14) made of mesh fabric (8) with sufficient clearance to leave a gap (g2) between it and the clothing (6) or the skin surface, and the ankle and torso portions of the lower mesh suit (14) are tightly fitted with elastic string-like members (20, 22), so that the lower mesh suit (14) together with the upper mesh suit (12) and face guard (16) can be rolled up and stored inside the hat (15). This allows for easy insect protection for the entire body, and the insect repellent suit can be easily carried around in the same way as one carries a handbag, while remaining invisible from the outside.

[0013] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned insect repellent suit (2), a hanging string (30) is provided at the neck portion of the upper mesh suit (12) for hanging it from a hook, and the hanging string (30) may also serve as a hanging string for hanging the hat (15) secured with fasteners (36, 38) from the hook (42). This allows the insect repellent suit to be stored compactly and out of sight in a designated location, without spoiling the appearance of the storage area. Since it can be stored in a designated location, it can be quickly and easily taken out for use and stored after use. When carrying it, the hanging string can be used as a carrying strap, eliminating the hassle of holding it in your hand or under your arm.

[0014] Furthermore, the above-mentioned insect repellent suit (2) may be configured so that the head protection member is a helmet, thereby further increasing safety when using the insect repellent suit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, the movement of the user is hardly hindered, the device can be stored compactly, and it is easy to carry. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view showing an insect repellent suit according to an embodiment of the present invention in use. [Figure 2]2A and 2B are diagrams showing details of the insect repellent suit shown in FIG. 1, in which (a) shows the upper mesh suit, (b) shows the lower mesh suit, and (c) shows the hat and face guard. [Figure 3] This figure shows the storage operation of the insect repellent suit shown in Figure 1. (a) is a view from the underside of the hat with the mesh top etc. rolled up and tucked inside the hat, and (b) is a view from the same direction with the hat folded and fastened with the fasteners. [Figure 4] 2 is a front view showing the state in which the upper mesh garment, the lower mesh garment and the hat containing the face guard of the insect repellent suit shown in FIG. 1 are hung on a hook. [Figure 5] 2 is a front view showing the state in which the mesh upper garment of the insect repellent suit shown in FIG. 1 is hung on a hook. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] FIG. 1 shows an insect repellent suit 2 according to this embodiment in use. A user P is wearing a short-sleeved shirt 4 and shorts 6, and over these is the insect repellent suit 2, which is shaped to fit the user P's contours. The insect repellent suit 2 includes an upper mesh suit 12 made of flexible mesh fabric 8 and shaped to fit the contours of the upper body with ample space to create a gap between the upper mesh suit and the clothing (mainly the short-sleeved shirt 4) or the skin, and can be opened and closed at the front with a zipper 10 (see FIG. 2 ); a pants-like lower mesh suit 14 made of mesh fabric 8 and shaped to fit the contours of the lower body with ample space to create a gap between the lower mesh suit and the clothing (mainly the shorts 6) or the skin; a flexible hat 15 as a head protector; and a face guard 16 made of mesh fabric 8 and shaped like a tube to cover the face, the upper end of which is fixed integrally to the hat 15. In other words, the suit is divided into three sections to fit the user P's head, torso, and legs. The face guard 16 covers the parts of the head (including part of the neck) that are not covered by the hat 15.

[0019] The wrist and torso portions of the upper mesh suit 12 are tightly fitted with elastic string-like rubber cords 18, 28 to prevent insect intrusion, while the eye portion of the face guard 16 is made of a transparent member 24 to ensure good visibility. A thin, bendable plastic sheet is preferable for the transparent member 24. The ankle and torso portions of the lower mesh suit 14 are tightly fitted with elastic string-like rubber cords 20, 22 to prevent insect intrusion. After using the insect repellent suit 2, the upper mesh suit 12 and face guard 16 can be rolled up, or the lower mesh suit 14 together with the upper mesh suit 12 and face guard 16 can be rolled up and stored inside the hat 15. The face guard 16 is long enough that its lower side overlaps the top of the upper mesh suit 12 when the hat 15 is worn. Note that in each figure, only a portion of the mesh fabric 8 is shown, with the remaining portions omitted.

[0020] The insect resistant suit 2 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2. As shown in FIG. 2(a), the upper mesh suit 12 is constructed with a tape-like elastic band 26, which tightly seals the wrists and torso, as well as the neck (collar) portion, to prevent insects from entering when the zipper 10 is closed. As shown in the partially enlarged view, the mesh fabric 8 is made of polyester fiber and has regular, hexagonal holes 8a arranged in a regular pattern. The holes 8a are approximately 1.5 mm in diameter, preventing most insects from entering. The mesh fabric 8 is approximately 0.2 mm thick, which, combined with its generous dimensions to fit the contours of the user P, provides minimal restriction to the user's movements and a lightweight feel that minimizes the weight of the garment. The collar elastic band 26 is attached with a hanging string 30 for hanging from a hook. In FIG. 2(a), reference numeral 32 denotes the slider of the zipper 10.

[0021] Regarding the degree of clearance of the upper mesh clothing 12 relative to the contours of the user P, as shown in FIG. 1, a gap g1 is formed between the upper mesh clothing 12 and the skin surface of the user P's arm P1, and the size of the gap g1 is sufficiently (overwhelmingly) larger than the length of a bee's or mosquito's stinger.

[0022] As shown in Fig. 2(b), the lower mesh clothing 14 has a structure that covers the lower body from the waist down with a certain amount of room. As shown in Fig. 1, the amount of room is such that a gap g2 is formed between the lower mesh clothing 14 and the skin surface of the user P's leg P2, similar to the upper mesh clothing 12, and the size of the gap g2 is sufficiently (overwhelmingly) larger than the length of a bee's or mosquito's stinger. Gaps such as gap g1 and gap g2 are also formed between the lower mesh clothing (short-sleeved shirt 4 and shorts 6).

[0023] Gaps g1 and g2 change randomly in accordance with the movements of user P, and there may be times when there is no gap between user P and user P, but even in such cases, insects can be prevented from coming into direct contact with user P's skin. It is a matter of probability that an insect with a stinger will land in a position where there is no gap, and considering that gaps g1 and g2 change randomly in accordance with the movements of user P, the probability can be said to be extremely low. Therefore, when hiking in the mountains or mowing grass on a country path, if user P is wearing insect repellent clothing 2, the movements of user P will be hardly hindered, and damage such as insect bites can be minimized.

[0024] As shown in Figure 2(c), the face guard 16 is formed in a cylindrical shape with multiple drapes, and its upper end 16a is sewn to the inner circumference of the hat 15. The height H of the face guard 16 is set so that, as shown in Figure 1, the lower end 16b overlaps in a loose state with the upper part of the upper mesh clothing 12, including the shoulder area, when the hat 15 is worn and covering the face. The lower end 16b of the face guard 16 overlaps the upper mesh clothing 12 under its own weight, preventing insects from entering between the face guard 16 and the upper mesh clothing 12.

[0025] To explain how to put on the insect repellent suit 2, first, the lower mesh suit 14 is put on. The elasticity of the elastic cords 22 of the lower mesh suit 14 allows it to fit snugly around the torso (waist) of the user P, preventing it from slipping down. In this state, the upper mesh suit 12 is put on with the zipper 10 open, and the zipper 10 is closed. As shown in FIG. 1, the elasticity of the elastic cords 28 causes the lower end of the upper mesh suit 12 to fit snugly around the torso, below the upper end of the lower mesh suit 14 and from the outside of the lower mesh suit 14, without any gaps. This prevents insects from entering between the upper mesh suit 12 and the lower mesh suit 14. Next, the hat 15 is put on, and the face is covered with the face guard 16. This completes the putting on of the insect repellent suit 2. In other words, it can be put on smoothly and with almost the same ease and effort as everyday grooming. The order of putting on the suits is not limited to the above. As the insect repellent suit 2 of this embodiment is configured in three parts as described above, it is not necessary to use all of the upper mesh suit 12, lower mesh suit 14, hat 15 and face guard 16, and it is possible to wear only the necessary parts depending on the conditions of the usage environment, etc.

[0026] Next, the compact storage and portability of the insect repellent suit 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. As described above, the insect repellent suit 2 is made of a very soft and thin mesh fabric 8, so it can be easily rolled up and compressed by hand. FIG. 3(a) shows the upper mesh suit 12 and the lower mesh suit 14 rolled up and housed in the cylindrical face guard 16, and the face guard 16 containing the upper mesh suit 12 and the lower mesh suit 14 rolled up and tucked into the hat 15, as viewed from the underside of the hat 15. The hat 15 has snap buttons 36 and 38 on the inner side of the brim 15a as fasteners for fastening the hat 15 when folded like a handbag. The snap buttons 36 and 38 have protrusions 36a and 38a and recesses 36b and 38b. Reference numeral 40 denotes the rolled-up mass of the upper mesh suit 12, the lower mesh suit 14, and the face guard 16. When the hat 15 is folded from the state shown in Fig. 3(a) and fastened with the snap buttons 36, 38, it can be maintained in a handbag-like state as shown in Fig. 3(b). This allows the upper mesh clothing 12, the lower mesh clothing 14, and the face guard 16 to be stored inside the hat 15 in a state where they cannot be removed. As described above, the face guard 16 also functions as a bag for storing the rolled-up upper mesh clothing 12 and the lower mesh clothing 14.

[0027] The overall volume (bulk) including the hat 15 is very small, so it does not take up much space for storage, and its light weight makes it extremely easy to carry. Furthermore, since the rolled-up upper mesh clothing 12 and other items are hidden inside the hat 15 and cannot be seen from the outside, the contents will not be revealed to others when traveling to and from the location where it will be used. Depending on the color and pattern of the hat 15, it can also be made to look fashionable as a portable item. Therefore, for example, even when using it to watch fireworks in the bushes during the summer when there are many insects, it can be carried without looking out of place on the way there and back.

[0028] If the hanging string 30 of the upper mesh suit 12 is pulled out when rolling up the upper mesh suit 12, it can be hung from a hook 42 fixed to a wall surface as shown in FIG. 4, allowing for easy and detachable storage in a fixed position. In other words, the hanging string 30 of the upper mesh suit 12 also serves as a hanging string for hanging the hat 15 secured with snap buttons 36, 38 from the hook 42. When carrying the hat 15 containing the upper mesh suit 12, the hanging string 30 can be used as a carrying strap. When using only the upper mesh suit 12 frequently and wanting to keep it ready for immediate use, or when it has gotten wet and needs to be dried, the upper mesh suit 12 can be hung from a hook 42 as shown in FIG. 5.

[0029] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims and the technical concepts described in the specification and drawings. For example, in the above embodiment, the three-part configuration consisting of the upper mesh clothing 12, the lower mesh clothing 14, and the face guard 16 is used, but the configuration may not include the lower mesh clothing 14. Furthermore, a helmet may be used as the head protector in addition to the hat 15. This enhances the head protection function. In this case, a fall prevention device may be provided to prevent the upper mesh clothing and other items from falling off after they are rolled up and placed inside the helmet. Furthermore, the material of the mesh fabric 8 and the size and thickness of the small holes are not limited to those described above. [Explanation of symbols]

[0030] 2. Insect-repellent clothing 4. Short-sleeved shirt 6. Shorts 8 mesh fabric 10 Zipper 12 Upper mesh clothing 14 Mesh bottom clothing 15 Hat (head protection) 15a Tsuba 16 Face Guard 16a top end 16b Bottom edge 18, 20, 22, 26, 28 Rubber cord (elastic string-like member) 24 Transparent parts 30 Hanging cord 36, 38 Fasteners 42 Hook

Claims

1. a mesh upper garment made of flexible mesh fabric, formed to fit the contours of the upper body with ample dimensions to form a gap between the garment and the skin surface, and having a front side that can be opened and closed with a zipper; a head protection body to be worn on the head; a face guard formed in a cylindrical shape using the mesh fabric to cover the face, the upper end of which is fixed integrally to the head protection body; Equipped with The portions of the upper mesh clothing corresponding to the wrists and torso are configured to fit closely with elastic string-like members, and the portions of the face guard corresponding to the eyes are made of transparent members, and after use, the upper mesh clothing and the face guard can be rolled up and stored inside the head protection body.

2. 2. The insect resistant suit according to claim 1, wherein the face guard has a length such that a lower side of the face guard overlaps an upper part of the upper mesh suit when the head protection body is worn.

3. The insect resistant clothing according to claim 2, characterized in that the head protection body is a flexible hat, the hat is equipped with a fastener for folding and fastening it like a handbag, and the upper mesh clothing and the face guard are rolled up and stored inside the hat and fastened with the fastener, thereby preventing the upper mesh clothing and the face guard from slipping out of the hat.

4. The insect repellent suit of claim 3, characterized in that it has a trouser-type lower mesh suit made of mesh fabric and shaped to fit the contours of the lower body with enough room to leave a gap between the suit and the skin surface, and the parts of the lower mesh suit corresponding to the ankles and torso are configured to fit tightly with elastic string-like members, and the lower mesh suit together with the upper mesh suit and the face guard can be rolled up and stored inside the hat.

5. The insect repellent suit according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that a hanging string for hanging the upper mesh suit from a hook is provided at the part of the upper mesh suit corresponding to the neck, and the hanging string also serves as a hanging string for hanging the hat fixed with the fastener from a hook.

6. 2. The insect resistant suit according to claim 1, wherein the head protection device is a helmet.

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