Sweat-absorbing cooling pad for underarm wear

Abstract

To provide a pad that can absorb sweat from the armpits, lower body temperature, and suppress sweating itself. The sweat-absorbing cooling pad for underarm wear has a structure in which a lining, a middle fabric, and an outer fabric are stacked and the edges are sewn together. The middle fabric is folded over so that the part corresponding to the side of the chest overlaps the part corresponding to the underarm, and the outer fabric is folded over so that the part corresponding to the inner upper arm overlaps the part corresponding to the underarm. Cooling material is inserted through an opening between the outer and middle fabrics.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pad that can be worn under the armpits to cool the armpits and absorb sweat. [Background technology]

[0002] When wearing Japanese or Western clothing in the hot and humid summer, the inside of the kimono or Western clothing tends to get steamy, causing body temperature to rise, and sweat often wets the armpits and drips down the body, causing discomfort. Sweat also often stains and stains the fabric around the armpits, damaging the appearance of the kimono or Western clothing. To address these issues, inner shirts with absorbent pads in the armpit area and underwear using breathable, waterproof films have been proposed (see Patent Documents 1 and 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Registered Utility Model No. 3237976 [Patent Document 2] Registered Utility Model No. 3231935 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, these technologies are aimed at absorbing underarm sweat, and are unable to suppress sweating or lower body temperature. This invention solves the problem of absorbing underarm sweat while lowering body temperature and suppressing sweating itself. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] This invention is A sweat-absorbing cooling pad for underarm wear, having a vertical direction corresponding to a direction connecting a wearer's side chest, underarm, and inner upper arm, and a horizontal direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, The sweat-absorbing cooling pad has a structure in which a backing fabric, a middle fabric, and an outer fabric are stacked and the edges are sewn together, The inner fabric is folded toward the lining fabric so that a portion of the fabric having substantially the same shape as the lining fabric, which corresponds to the side chest portion, overlaps with a portion of the fabric corresponding to the underarm portion, and the edges of the folded portion are sewn together. The outer fabric is folded back toward the lining fabric so that a portion of the fabric having substantially the same shape as the lining fabric, which corresponds to the inner upper arm portion, overlaps a portion of the fabric corresponding to the underarm portion, and the edges of the folded back portion are sewn together; This is a sweat-absorbing cooling pad to be worn under the armpits, characterized in that it is configured so that a cooling material can be inserted into a gap formed between the inner and outer fabrics in the part corresponding to the side of the chest through an opening (insertion port) between the outer and inner fabrics. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] The sweat-absorbing cooling pad for underarm wear of the present invention not only absorbs underarm sweat, but also lowers the wearer's body temperature and suppresses sweating itself. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view of the inner fabric (I), inner fabric (II), and outer fabric (III) that make up the sweat-absorbing cooling pad of the present invention in an unfolded state. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a plan view illustrating the folding of the lining fabric (I), the middle fabric (II) and the outer fabric (III). [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the stacking of the lining fabric (I), the middle fabric (II), and the outer fabric (III). [Figure 4] 1 is a perspective view showing how a cooling material is inserted into the sweat-absorbing cooling pad of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a diagram showing an application example of the sweat-absorbing cooling pad of the present invention. [Figure 6] 10 is a diagram showing another application example of the sweat-absorbing cooling pad of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The present invention is a sweat-absorbing cooling pad having a structure in which a lining fabric, a middle fabric, and an outer fabric are stacked and the edges are sewn together.

[0009] The lining, middle, and outer fabrics have approximately the same shape when unfolded. For example, a vertically elongated shape such as that shown in Figure 1 can be adopted. The vertical direction corresponds to the direction connecting the side chest, underarm, and inner upper arm of the wearer of the sweat-absorbing cooling pad. In Figure 1, the lower part corresponds to the side chest, and the upper part corresponds to the inner upper arm. In Figure 1, the center part in the vertical direction is narrowed, making the center part of the sweat-absorbing cooling pad easily flexible, but AB and A'-B' may also be formed in a straight line.

[0010] As shown in Figure 2, the inner fabric (II) is folded back at B-B', and the edge of the folded part (slightly inside the dotted line of II in Figure 2) is sewn together. The outer fabric (III) is folded back at A-A', and the edge of the folded part (slightly inside the dotted line of III in Figure 2) is sewn together. After that, the inner fabric (II) is placed on top of the lining fabric (I) that has not been folded back, and then the outer fabric (III) is placed on top of the inner fabric (II) and the edges are sewn together all around. At this time, the folded part of the inner fabric (II) is placed on the lining fabric (I) side, and the folded part of the outer fabric (III) is placed on the lining fabric (I) and inner fabric (II) sides.

[0011] Figure 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the sweat-absorbing cooling pad of the present invention. This longitudinal cross-sectional view corresponds to the cross-sectional view taken along the CC' direction in Figure 1. The folded-over portion of the inner fabric (II) is sewn along a-a', and the folded-over portion of the outer fabric (III) is sewn along b-b'. The inner fabric (I), inner fabric (II), and outer fabric (III) are then stacked as shown in the right diagram of Figure 3 and sewn along c-c' and d-d' to integrate the entire structure. This integration creates a gap (4) below between the inner fabric (I) and outer fabric (III), allowing the insertion and removal of ice packs through the insertion slot (3). Figure 4 shows the insertion of ice packs (2) into the sweat-absorbing cooling pad (1) through the insertion slot (3). In the right image of Figure 3, the insertion port (3) is closed, but since the inner fabric (II) and outer fabric (III) are not sewn together except at the edges, the insertion port (3) between the inner fabric (II) and outer fabric (III) can be opened to insert or remove ice packs as needed. The cooling material inserted into the gap (4) can then be moved further between the inner fabric (I) and inner fabric (II) to the second gap (5). By moving the cooling material in this way and inserting more cooling material into the gap (4), it can be made into a sweat-absorbing cooling pad with ice packs stored on both ends, and can cool the side of the chest and the inner upper arm simultaneously.

[0012] The sweat-absorbing cooling pad of this invention is inserted under the wearer's armpits. For example, as shown in Figure 5, the sweat-absorbing cooling pad (1) can be inserted into the armhole of underwear such as a camisole so that the portion containing the cooling material touches the side of the chest, and then folded over at the center of the pad's length. The center of the folded portion is then positioned under the armpit. It is preferable to fold the pad so that the lining fabric (I) faces inward, but it is also possible to fold the pad so that the outer fabric (III) faces inward. When folding the pad so that the lining fabric (I) faces inward, the lining fabric (I) can be made of a fabric with high friction or its surface can be given a non-slip function to prevent the sweat-absorbing cooling pad from shifting or moving during use. Examples of non-slip functions include the attachment of a high-friction film or a removable double-sided tape.

[0013] The sweat-absorbing cooling pad of the present invention can be used with both Japanese and Western clothing. When wearing Japanese clothing, it can be attached by inserting it into the kimono opening and folding the center, as shown in Figure 6. The sweat-absorbing cooling pad of the present invention is highly convenient because it can be inserted and removed while wearing the kimono. Furthermore, especially when wearing Japanese clothing, the sweat-absorbing cooling pad is hidden by the kimono, preventing sweating and sweat stains without worrying about appearance. When the sweat-absorbing cooling pad is not completely hidden by the kimono or Western clothing, or when it is visible when worn with a T-shirt or hoodie, the outer surface of the sweat-absorbing cooling pad of the present invention can be made to match the color, pattern, or texture of the clothing. Furthermore, decorations and designs can be applied to the outer surface to add an element of accessory or accent.

[0014] The sweat-absorbing cooling pad of this invention has a structure in which five layers of fabric are stacked in the area corresponding to the armpits (see the vertical center of the right diagram in Figure 3). This has the advantage of being able to concentrate and absorb large amounts of sweat from the armpits, where sweat is most produced. If the sweat-absorbing cooling pad is made of fabric that is both absorbent and highly water-retaining, the absorbed sweat will not flow back to the skin, maintaining comfort. Furthermore, if necessary, highly water-absorbent polymers can be incorporated into the fabric or placed within the folded portions of the inner fabric (II) or the outer fabric (III), further enhancing the sweat absorption and water retention functions. Furthermore, to achieve a comfortable wearing experience, the outer fabric (III) can be made of sweat-absorbing, quick-drying fabric, and the lining (I) and inner fabric (II) can be made of cooling fabric.

[0015] The sweat-absorbing cooling pad of this invention has the advantage that the void (4) that stores the ice pack and the second void (5) are in contact with the skin through a single layer of fabric, allowing for efficient and rapid cooling of the skin. If the temperature of the ice pack approaches body temperature during use, the cooling material stored in the sweat-absorbing cooling pad can be removed and replaced with a cold ice pack and then reattached to maintain a constant cool state. If replacement ice packs are not available, the pad can continue to be used as a sweat-absorbing pad.

[0016] The sweat-absorbing cooling pad of the present invention requires only three pieces of fabric of approximately the same shape, which has the advantage of reducing the number of manufacturing steps required and allowing for quick and inexpensive production. This makes it suitable for industrial mass production and highly applicable industrially. Furthermore, if a large number of pieces of fabric of the same shape are prepared, repairs and maintenance are also possible. For example, if a damaged or soiled outer fabric (III) needs to be replaced, the stitching can be cut to remove the outer fabric (III), and the new outer fabric (III) can be replaced and resewn, allowing the lining fabric (I) and inner fabric (II) to be reused without discarding them. This invention also meets social needs in terms of efficient resource utilization.

[0017] The cooling material inserted into the sweat-absorbing cooling pad of this invention may be a refrigerant (ice pack) packed in a plastic bag, or may be a cooling plate or cooling beads made of metal, etc. The design of the sweat-absorbing cooling pad of this invention can be flexibly changed depending on the size and amount of cooling material used.

[0018] The above explanation is based on the assumption that the ice pack stored in the gap (4) in Figure 3 corresponds to the side of the chest, but when actually using the sweat-absorbing cooling pad, the ice pack stored in the gap (4) may be worn so that it contacts the inner upper arm.

[0019] Depending on the situation, additional components may be added to the sweat-absorbing cooling pad of this invention. For example, rings for threading strings can be sewn onto both edges of the center part corresponding to the armpits, and string or rubber can be threaded through these rings to secure the sweat-absorbing cooling pad to the shoulders. It is also possible to attach a removable cloth soaked in deodorant or perfume. Furthermore, protrusions or folded sections can be provided to temporarily hold small items such as hairpins. This makes the sweat-absorbing cooling pad applicable in a wide range of applications, making this invention extremely useful. [Explanation of symbols]

[0020] 1 sweat-absorbing cooling pad 2 ice packs 3 Insertion port 4 void 5. The Second Gap

Claims

[Claim 1] A sweat-absorbing cooling pad for underarm wear, having a vertical direction corresponding to a direction connecting a wearer's side chest, underarm, and inner upper arm, and a horizontal direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, The sweat-absorbing cooling pad has a structure in which a backing fabric, a middle fabric, and an outer fabric are stacked and the edges are sewn together, The inner fabric is folded toward the lining fabric so that a portion of the fabric having substantially the same shape as the lining fabric, which corresponds to the side chest portion, overlaps with a portion of the fabric corresponding to the underarm portion, and the edges of the folded portion are sewn together. The outer fabric is folded back toward the lining fabric so that a portion of the fabric having substantially the same shape as the lining fabric, which corresponds to the inner upper arm portion, overlaps a portion of the fabric corresponding to the underarm portion, and the edges of the folded back portion are sewn together; This sweat-absorbing cooling pad for wearing under the armpits is characterized in that it is configured so that a cooling material can be inserted into a gap formed between the inner fabric and the outer fabric in a part corresponding to the side of the chest through an opening between the outer fabric and the middle fabric.

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