Breast root measurement tools and measurement methods

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of breast measurement, and specifically discloses a breast base measurement tool, including a handle and an arc-shaped measuring sleeve sleeved on the handle; the upper part of the handle is a support rod extending obliquely upward on both sides, and the measuring sleeve is arranged on the support rod and connected to the handle through a positioning column; the measuring sleeve is divided into a left arm measurement and a right arm measurement, and a measurement positioning mark is provided on the handle or the measuring sleeve, and scale lines are respectively set along the left arm measurement and the right arm measurement with the measurement positioning mark as the starting point. The breast base measurement tool of the embodiment of the present invention can accurately measure the circumference of the female breast base and match the steel support shape that best suits the breast shape characteristics of the individual being measured by selecting different measuring sleeves for measurement, thereby making the most suitable bra and reducing the probability of breast diseases caused by wearing ill-fitting underwear.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of breast measurement, and in particular to a breast root measurement tool and a measurement method, which are used to measure the circumference of the breast root and select a suitable underwire to realize personalized customization of underwear. Background Art

[0002] The underwire plays a pivotal role in the shaping process of a bra. The foundation and the most important part of a bra are all in the determination of the underwire. The breast base circumference is an important key parameter to determine the shape and length of the underwire. The size of the underwire must be completely consistent with the breast base circumference. If the underwire is larger than the breast base circumference, the support for the breast is insufficient, which will cause breast deformation; if the underwire is smaller than the breast base circumference or is different from the breast base shape, it will squeeze the breast, which will not only cause breast deformation, but also affect breast health.

[0003] In summary, how to obtain accurate breast base circumference data and then select the matching underwire shape and length has become a difficult problem faced by underwear manufacturers. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned defects in the prior art, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a breast base measurement tool that can accurately measure the circumference of a woman's breast, so as to select a steel support of appropriate size and make a suitable bra.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A breast root measuring tool according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a handle and an arc-shaped measuring sleeve sleeved on the handle; the upper part of the handle is a support rod extending obliquely upward on both sides, the measuring sleeve is arranged on the support rod and connected to the handle through a positioning column; scale lines are set on the measuring sleeve or the handle.

[0007] Preferably, the measuring sleeve is divided into a left measuring arm and a right measuring arm, the tops of the left measuring arm and the right measuring arm are respectively provided with openings, the interior of the support rod is a cavity, the left support rod is provided with a left extension ruler, the right support rod is provided with a right extension ruler, the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler are respectively provided with scales and can extend from both ends of the support rod and the opening. Preferably, the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler extend from the opening when being pulled from above, and a damping component is provided between the left extension ruler, the right extension ruler and the support rod to stabilize them.

[0008] Preferably, the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler are pushed out from the opening, and the lower ends of the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler extend to the lower part of the handle.

[0009] Preferably, the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler are pushed out from the opening, and a rack is provided at the lower end of the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler, and the rack cooperates with the driving gear; an adjusting wheel is provided on the handle, and the adjusting wheel meshes with the driving gear to drive it to rotate and drive the rack to move linearly, thereby driving the left extension ruler or the right extension ruler to extend out of the opening or retract.

[0010] Preferably, the lower half of the rack is elastic, and guide grooves for guiding the left extension ruler, the right extension ruler and the rack are respectively provided in the support rod. Further, the guide groove is arc-shaped.

[0011] Preferably, the cross section of the positioning column is elliptical, triangular or polygonal.

[0012] The measuring sleeve and the handle are detachably connected, and each handle is combined with a measuring sleeve for measurement, and each handle matches a measuring sleeve with different openings and / or different arcs. Preferably, the measuring sleeve is a split structure, and the two are connected by a positioning structure.

[0013] Preferably, compression springs are provided between the left extension ruler, the right extension ruler and the support rod, respectively, and the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler are pushed out of the opening by the compression springs; a rope is connected to the lower ends of the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler, and the other end of the rope is wound around a roller installed on the handle; an operating port is provided at the lower end of the handle, and an adjusting wheel coaxially arranged with the roller is provided at the operating port, and a damping material is provided on this axis.

[0014] Preferably, a damping component is provided between the left extension ruler and the left measuring arm, and between the right extension ruler and the right measuring arm to stabilize the ruler.

[0015] The breast base measurement method is characterized in that the breast base measurement tool as described above is used to lift the breast base upward from the bottom of the breast to fit the breast base; the measuring sleeve matched with the handle is changed to match the breast size of the tested person;

[0016] A steel support of appropriate size is selected according to the model of the measuring sleeve used, wherein the measuring sleeve and the steel support correspond to each other in size.

[0017] The breast base measurement tool of the embodiment of the present invention has the following beneficial effects. By selecting different measuring sleeves for measurement, the breast base circumference of women can be accurately measured and the shape of the steel support that best suits the breast shape of the individual being measured can be matched, thereby making the most suitable bra and reducing the probability of breast diseases caused by wearing ill-fitting underwear. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the breast root measuring tool without the measuring sleeve according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a measuring sleeve of a breast root measuring tool according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the handle after cutting;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the rack structure of the breast root measuring tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the breast root measuring tool without the measuring sleeve according to the first embodiment of the present invention (the right extension ruler is extended);

[0023] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of a breast root measuring belt measuring sleeve according to the first embodiment of the present invention (with the right extension ruler extended);

[0024] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the use of the breast root measurement tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the breast root measurement tool according to the second embodiment of the present invention without the measurement sleeve;

[0026] Fig. 9 for Figure 8 Schematic diagram of an enlarged cross-section of the support rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but they are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0028] like Figure 1-Figure 6 As shown, the breast root measuring tool of the first embodiment of the present invention comprises a handle 1 and an arc-shaped measuring sleeve 2 connected thereto. The upper part of the handle 1 is support rods 11 and 12 extending obliquely upward on both sides, which is roughly a Y-shaped structure. The measuring sleeve 2 comprises a left measuring arm 21 and a right measuring arm 22, which are respectively sleeved on the support rods 11 and 12 and connected to the handle 1 through a positioning component 9. In this embodiment, the positioning component 9 is an elliptical positioning column, and an elliptical positioning hole 901 is provided on the measuring sleeve 2. When the measuring sleeve 2 is sleeved on the support rods 11 and 12, the connection between the two is achieved through the cooperation between the elliptical positioning column and the positioning hole 901. The cross-section of the positioning column can also take other shapes, such as triangles and polygons, as long as the positioning and clamping function can be achieved. Please refer to Figure 2The measuring sleeve 2 is a hollow split structure, which is divided into two parts, front and rear parts. The front and rear parts of the measuring sleeve 2 are combined together from both sides of the support rods 11 and 12, and an opening 201 is provided at the lower end of the measuring sleeve 2, and the lower end of the handle 1 extends from the opening.

[0029] On the measuring sleeve 2, scale lines are respectively arranged along the measuring left arm 21 and the measuring right arm 22 (the scale lines are not shown in the figure). A measuring positioning mark 71 is arranged on the handle 1, such as Figure 7 As shown, when the breast root measuring tool 100 of the first embodiment is used, the measuring positioning mark 71 is used as the starting point of the measurement, and the measuring positioning mark 71 and the nipple are on the same plumb line. Figure 7 The directions of the arrows shown are respectively upward and inward movements for measurement. The scale lines can be set on the handle 1 or the measuring sleeve 2, and the zero point can be set or not, as long as the reading can be based on the scale.

[0030] like Figure 7 As shown, according to the two arrow directions, the breast root measurement tool 100 of the present embodiment is used to lift up from the lower side of the breast, return to the inner side, align the measurement positioning mark 71 with the nipple vertically, read the readings on the left arm 21 and the right arm 22 (with the measurement positioning mark 71 as the zero point), thereby determining the size of the breast circumference, which is measured from the circumference (approximately the circumference) direction. Because different people have different breast shapes and sizes, in order to adapt to breasts of various shapes, a measuring sleeve 2 with different openings and / or arcs is equipped. During the measurement process, the measuring sleeve 2 needs to be closely attached to the measuring part (breast root). According to the size range of normal female breasts, the opening of the measuring sleeve 2 is between 0.45cm-0.85cm, and different sizes of the opening are set to different sizes. According to the model of the measuring sleeve used, a steel support of appropriate size is selected, and the measuring sleeve and the steel support correspond to each other according to the size. The measuring sleeve 2 with a suitable opening and curvature can be pre-selected according to visual inspection or preliminary measurement data, and a more suitable measuring sleeve 2 can be adjusted and selected according to the tester's feeling, or the opening can be changed, or the curvature can be changed, or both can be changed, so as to select the most suitable measuring sleeve 2 for measurement, and then a matching steel support can be selected according to the measurement results.

[0031] The above-mentioned process of measuring the breast root circumference is similar to the optometry and preparation process of preparing glasses. The optometrist first wears lenses of corresponding degrees according to the customer's eye degree, and then adjusts the degree according to the wearer's feeling, or adjusts the astigmatism degree according to its astigmatism situation, so that the wearer can achieve the best effect and then determine the parameters of the glasses that are suitable for it, and realize personalized and refined services. In order to realize personalized customized bras, the present invention realizes the personalized service like glasses, so it is necessary to have a tool that can carry out personalized measurement of breasts. The breast root measurement tool of the present invention can accurately measure the breast root circumference of women, and on this basis, match the steel support shape that best suits the characteristics of the chest shape, which can help women to match the most suitable bra for themselves. The measurement of the breast root position is the core step of women's bra production, and it is also the most basic step. All data of the bra must be carried out around the breast root circumference, and the breast root circumference of each woman is different. The tool of the present invention is used to realize personalized measurement and personalized customization.

[0032] The following is a detailed description of the method for selecting a cup size using the breast base measuring tool of the present invention, and different underwires are selected according to the different measuring sleeves 2 used for actual measurement. For example, for women with outward-spreading breasts, after obtaining the breast base circumference data with the caliper, the area outside the underwire can be widened to achieve a better centralizing effect; however, for women with sagging breasts, after obtaining the breast base circumference data with the breast base measuring tool, the area at the bottom of the underwire can be widened to achieve a better lifting effect.

[0033] As a preferred embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the handle 1 is divided into a front half and a rear half. Figure 3 The rear half 101 is shown in the figure. The purpose of the split structure is to facilitate the installation of the internal components. The front and rear halves are connected by a concave and convex positioning structure, which is a conventional connection method and will not be described in detail. Obviously, the handle 1 can also be made into other forms of cavity structures.

[0034] In addition, if Figure 2 As shown, the measuring sleeve 2 can also be designed as a split structure, for example, divided into a front half and a rear half, and can also be similarly divided into a left half and a right half, or a split structure of an upper half and a lower half, and the two are connected by a concave and convex positioning structure. Of course, the measuring sleeve 2 can also be an integral structure, and is matched with the handle 1 through the opening 201 at its lower end.

[0035] Please continue to combine Figure 1-Figure 7 The method of using the breast root measuring tool of this embodiment is described. Generally, Figure 7In the state of measuring the left breast as shown, the right extension ruler 52 needs to be used. The right extension ruler 52 extends out to make up for the insufficient length of the existing measuring sleeve 2. The setting of the left extension ruler 51 and the right extension ruler 52 is, on the one hand, to measure larger breasts and make up for the insufficient length of the measuring sleeve 2. On the other hand, the setting of the left extension ruler 51 and the right extension ruler 52 is mainly to solve the problem of measuring accessory breasts. (Accessory breasts: accessory breasts refer to the extra breasts that appear in addition to a normal pair of breasts on the human body, generally in front of the armpit or under the armpit) The existence of accessory breasts requires the bra to have better wrapping, so it is necessary to decide whether to add an underarm piece. The height of the underarm piece that needs to be added is determined by setting the measurement of the left extension ruler 51 and the right extension ruler 52. This is a measurement function that cannot be achieved by the Y-shaped caliper in the prior art.

[0036] As one of the implementation methods, Figure 5 As shown, the right extension ruler 52 can be extended from the support rods 11, 12 and the top of the measuring sleeve 2 by pulling it by hand. In order to keep the extended part stable, although not shown in the figure, damping components are respectively provided between the left extension ruler, the right extension ruler and the support rods 11, 12, so that they can be kept stable by friction when extended, and a certain external force can be applied to retract them. For measurement objects without accessory breasts, the left extension ruler 51 and the right extension ruler 52 can be pressed back into the support rods 11, 12 without affecting the measurement. This structure is simple, but the operation is not convenient enough. When measuring, it is necessary to remove this measuring tool to adjust the extended length of the left extension ruler 51 or the right extension ruler 52.

[0037] In order to adjust the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler without removing the breast root measuring tool during measurement, as another preferred method, the left extension ruler 51 and the right extension ruler 52 are pushed out from the opening, and the lower ends of the left extension ruler 51 and the right extension ruler 52 extend to the lower part of the handle 1. The left extension ruler 51 and the right extension ruler 52 are extended by pushing them from the lower end by hand.

[0038] As a preferred method, Figure 3 , 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a gear rack structure is used to achieve the extension or retraction of the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler. The left extension ruler 51 and the right extension ruler 52 are pushed out from the support rods 11 and 12, and a rack 61 is provided at the lower end of the left extension ruler 51 and the right extension ruler 52, and the rack 61 cooperates with the driving gear 62; Figure 3 As shown, an operating port 103 is provided at the bottom end of the support rods 11 and 12 of the handle 1, and an adjusting wheel 63 connected to the shell of the handle 1 is provided at the operating port 103. The adjusting wheel 63 drives the driving gear 62 to rotate and drives the rack to move linearly, thereby driving the left extension ruler 51 or the right extension ruler 52 to extend out of the opening or retract into the support rods 11 and 12.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, in order to ensure the movement direction of the left extension ruler 51 or the right extension ruler 52, a convex strip 105 is provided in the support rods 11 and 12. The convex strip 105 forms a first guide groove that limits the left extension ruler 51 or the right extension ruler 52. As shown in the figure, the first guide groove is a straight line or a shape that is approximately a straight line (the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler are approximately a straight line), so that the left extension ruler 51 or the right extension ruler 52 moves obliquely upward. Figure 3 As shown, the second guide groove formed by the convex strip 106 for limiting the rack 61 is in an arc shape. Since the rack 61 enters the interior of the handle 1 when moving downward, the rack 61 is in a curved shape.

[0040] As an implementation mode, the lower half of the rack 61 is elastic (having a certain elasticity, but not soft), its forward direction is limited by the internal guide groove, and its linear motion is driven by the driving teeth. The elastic rack 61 is easier to assemble and use.

[0041] It can be understood by those skilled in the art that, in this breast root measuring tool, the measuring sleeve 2 and the handle 1 can also adopt other forms of movable connection structures, and each handle is matched with a plurality of measuring sleeves 2 with different openings and different curvatures for measurement. Figure 2 As shown, a corresponding measuring sleeve 2 is provided according to the model of the steel support. That is, a row of matching steel supports and measuring sleeves is provided for a handle, and a suitable steel support is selected according to the measuring sleeve 2 used. In the prior art, a plurality of Y-shaped calipers with different openings and arcs matching the steel supports are used for measurement, that is, a plurality of Y-shaped calipers are matched with different steel supports, and a plurality of calipers need to be prepared to achieve personalized measurement. In the embodiment of the present invention, personalized measurement can be achieved by simply replacing a suitable measuring sleeve.

[0042] In addition, it should be pointed out that although the present embodiment is described by taking the scheme of setting the left extension ruler 51 or the right extension ruler 52 as an example, the scheme of not setting the left extension ruler 51 or the right extension ruler 52 is also feasible. However, it is inconvenient to measure when the breast size is large, and it cannot effectively solve the problem of measuring accessory breasts.

[0043] Embodiment 2

[0044] Obviously, Figure 4 The gear rack structure shown is relatively complex, and the manufacturing and assembly processes are relatively complicated, such as Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the present invention also provides another implementation manner. Figure 8 and Fig. 9Only the connection structure of the left extension ruler 51 is shown in the figure. In this structure, the energy for the left extension ruler 51 to extend from the opening of the support rod 11 is provided by the compression spring 71 arranged in the support rod 11; the opening at the bottom end of the support rod 11 is provided with an adjusting wheel 63, and the adjusting wheel 63 is coaxially provided with a roller 74. A rope 75 is wound around the roller 74. The other end of the rope 75 is connected to the left extension ruler 51 to limit its extension movement tendency. This resistance is provided by a damping material 76 arranged on the shaft of the adjusting wheel 63 and the roller 74. The damping material 76 can be realized by a spring, a friction material, etc. When it is necessary to extend, the adjusting wheel 63 is operated by hand to overcome the resistance of the damping material, the roller 74 rolls, and the rope 75 becomes loose. Under the action of elastic force, the left extension ruler 51 extends out of the support rod 11. When it is necessary to retract, the rope 75 pulls the left extension ruler 51 back into the support rod 11. This structure is relatively simple, and it is relatively convenient to manufacture and assemble.

[0045] Of course, the above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention. These improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A breast root measurement tool, characterized in that: It comprises a handle and an arc-shaped measuring sleeve sleeved on the handle; The upper part of the handle is a support rod extending obliquely upward on both sides, and the measuring sleeve is arranged on the support rod and connected to the handle through a positioning column; The handle or the measuring sleeve is provided with scale lines; The measuring sleeve and the handle are detachably connected, and each handle is combined with a measuring sleeve for measurement, and each handle matches a measuring sleeve with different openings and / or different arcs; the measuring sleeve is a split structure, and the handle and the measuring sleeve are connected by a positioning structure; Pre-select the appropriate measuring sleeve with opening and curvature according to visual inspection or preliminary measurement data, adjust and select a more suitable measuring sleeve for measurement according to the tester's feeling, and then select the matching steel support according to the measurement results; The measuring sleeve is divided into a left measuring arm and a right measuring arm, the top ends of the left measuring arm and the right measuring arm are respectively provided with openings, the interior of the supporting rod is a cavity, the supporting rod on the left side is provided with a left extension ruler, and the supporting rod on the right side is provided with a right extension ruler, the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler are respectively provided with scales and can be extended from the left and right sides of the supporting rod and the opening of the measuring sleeve; the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler extend from the opening when being pulled from above, and a damping component is provided between the left extension ruler, the right extension ruler and the supporting rod to stabilize them; Alternatively, the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler are pushed out from the opening, and the lower ends of the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler extend to the lower part of the handle; the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler are extended by pushing the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler from the lower ends by hand; Alternatively, the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler are pushed out from the opening, and a rack is provided at the lower end of the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler, and the rack cooperates with a driving gear; an adjusting wheel is provided on the handle, and the adjusting wheel meshes with the driving gear to drive the driving gear to rotate, thereby driving the rack to move linearly and then driving the left extension ruler or the right extension ruler to extend or retract from the opening; the lower half of the rack is elastic, and guide grooves for guiding the left extension ruler, the right extension ruler and the rack are respectively provided in the support rod; a damping component for stabilizing the left extension ruler and the left measuring arm, and the right extension ruler and the right measuring arm is provided between the left extension ruler and the right measuring arm; Alternatively, compression springs are provided between the left extension ruler, the right extension ruler and the support rod, respectively, and the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler are pushed out of the opening by the compression springs; a rope is connected to the lower ends of the left extension ruler and the right extension ruler, and the other end of the rope is wound around a roller installed on the handle; an operating port is provided at the lower end of the handle, and an adjusting wheel is provided at the operating port coaxially with the roller, and a damping material is provided on this axis.

2. The breast root measurement tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross section of the positioning column is elliptical, triangular or polygonal.

3. A method for measuring the root of a breast, characterized in that: The breast base measurement tool as described in any one of claims 1-2 is used to lift the breast from the bottom to the top to fit the breast base; the measuring sleeve matching the handle is changed to match the breast size of the person being tested; a steel support of appropriate size is selected according to the model of the measuring sleeve used, wherein the measuring sleeve and the steel support correspond to each other in size.

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