A zoned control slider assembly and garment having the same

Abstract

This invention discloses a hierarchically controlled zipper pull assembly and a garment incorporating the zipper pull assembly, relating to the field of zipper technology. The zipper pull assembly includes a base body and a first zipper pull and a second zipper pull disposed on the base body. The base body has a first zipper tape and a second zipper tape. The first zipper pull has a first track and a second track formed thereon. The first track cooperates with the first zipper tape, and the second track cooperates with the second zipper tape. The first zipper pull simultaneously controls the opening and closing of the two zipper tapes via the first and second tracks. The second zipper pull has a track formed thereon and cooperates with the first zipper tape. The second zipper pull only controls the opening and closing of the first zipper tape via this track. The first and second zipper pulls operate independently to achieve different working modes. This invention achieves selective switching between different working modes through a hierarchical configuration of single-layer and double-layer zipper pulls, simplifying the operation process and improving ease of use and safety.

Description

Technical fields: This invention relates to the field of zipper technology, and more specifically to a graded control zipper pull assembly and garment having the zipper pull assembly. Background technology: With the increasing popularity of outdoor and extreme sports, consumers are demanding higher functionality from outdoor clothing. During exercise, the body generates a lot of heat and sweat, requiring breathable clothing to wick away heat and moisture and maintain comfort. At the same time, the varied outdoor environment necessitates that clothing also possess waterproof and packing-in capabilities.

[0001] Existing outdoor clothing typically incorporates additional openings under the armpits for ventilation. For example, CN217012826U discloses a waterproof and breathable pullover that features ventilation openings under the armpits to improve the garment's breathability.

[0002] In the prior art, CN220360176U(D1) discloses a double-zipper pocket zipper, which has a double-headed zipper toothed strip at the pocket position. A pocket is located above the toothed strip, and a breathable mesh fabric is located below. The upper zipper controls the opening and closing of the pocket, and the lower zipper controls the opening and closing of the breathable mesh fabric. This solution uses two independent zippers to control the pocket and the breathable mesh fabric respectively, requiring the user to operate both zippers separately to achieve different functions.

[0003] WO2013067755A1(D2) discloses a zippered open-front garment, wherein the left and right lapels are connected by a double zipper. The double zipper includes two zippers, one upper and one lower, and a sliding head. The sliding head has two chain grooves, one upper and one lower, separated by a partition. By sliding the sliding head, the upper and lower zippers can be opened and closed simultaneously.

[0004] However, the aforementioned existing technologies still have the following drawbacks: First, the D1 uses two independent zipper pulls to control the opening and closing of the pocket and the breathable mesh fabric respectively. The two zipper pulls operate independently, and the user needs to pull the two zipper pulls separately to achieve different functions, which is cumbersome. Moreover, when the breathable mesh fabric is opened, the pocket will inevitably open at the same time, which cannot achieve the working mode of "simple ventilation while the pocket remains closed", and items are easy to be lost from the pocket opening.

[0005] Secondly, the D2 uses a single sliding head to control the simultaneous opening and closing of the upper and lower zippers, which can only achieve two states: "fully open" or "fully closed". It cannot selectively open only a certain layer for ventilation according to usage needs.

[0006] Third, the existing zipper pull structure lacks an effective anti-accidental sliding locking mechanism, which makes it easy for the zipper pull to be accidentally pushed open or unlocked during use, affecting the safety of use. Summary of the Invention: To address the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a graded control zipper pull assembly and a garment having the zipper pull assembly.

[0007] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows: Option 1: A hierarchically controlled zipper pull assembly, comprising a base body, a first zipper pull, and a second zipper pull. The base body has a first zipper code strip and a second zipper code strip. The first zipper pull is disposed on the base body, and a first track and a second track are formed on the first zipper pull. The first track cooperates with the first zipper code strip, and the second track cooperates with the second zipper code strip. The first zipper pull controls the opening and closing of the first and second zipper code strips simultaneously through the first and second tracks. The second zipper pull is disposed on the base body, and a track is formed on the second zipper pull. The track of the second zipper pull cooperates with the first zipper code strip, and the second zipper pull controls only the opening and closing of the first zipper code strip through this track. The first and second zipper pulls operate independently to achieve different working modes.

[0008] Option 1 employs a tiered configuration of a first and second zipper pull—the first pull simultaneously controls the opening and closing of both zipper tapes, while the second pull controls only one—achieving selective switching between different operating modes. Users can choose to operate different zipper pulls according to their needs: operating the second zipper pull opens only the first zipper tape (e.g., the outer layer of clothing) for simple ventilation; operating the first zipper pull opens both the first and second zipper tapes simultaneously (e.g., the outer layer of clothing and the breathable mesh fabric), achieving both ventilation and storage functions. A single action completes the function switching, simplifying the operation process.

[0009] Option 2: Option 2 is based on Option 1. The first zipper head includes an upper wing plate, a middle wing plate, and a lower wing plate, with the upper and lower wing plates connected by a shared middle wing plate. The first track is a toothed groove formed between the upper and middle wing plates, and the second track is a toothed groove formed between the middle and lower wing plates.

[0010] Option 2 employs a three-layer superimposed structure of upper, middle, and lower wing plates to form two independent code strip tooth groove tracks on the double-layer pull head. These two tracks are spatially independent and do not interfere with each other, providing a reliable structural foundation for hierarchical control.

[0011] Option 3: Option 3 is based on Option 2. The second pull head and the first pull head are arranged end-to-end along the length of the foundation body.

[0012] Option 3 is adopted, with two pull heads arranged along the length of the base body. Users can choose to operate different pull heads as needed. The two pull heads do not interfere with each other in operation, further improving the convenience of use.

[0013] Option 4: Option 4 is based on Option 2. The edge of the first zipper tape is used to connect with the outer fabric of the garment; the edge of the second zipper tape is used to connect with the breathable mesh fabric, which is fixed to the back of the hand pocket or the outer fabric of the garment.

[0014] Option four is adopted, with the first zipper tape connecting to the outer fabric of the garment to control the opening and closing of the outer pocket, and the second zipper tape connecting to the breathable mesh fabric to control the opening and closing of the breathable mesh fabric. By connecting different functional layers with two tapes respectively, multi-layer control at the same opening position is achieved, eliminating the need to add additional breathable openings under the armpits.

[0015] Option 5: Option 5 is based on Option 2. The first slider is equipped with a latch assembly, which is used to control the locking and unlocking of the first slider.

[0016] With option five, the hook assembly can lock the first zipper head in its current position, preventing it from sliding unexpectedly under external force and improving safety.

[0017] Option 6: A garment comprising a pull tab assembly with graded control as described in any one of Options 1 to 5.

[0018] Option 6 is adopted, which applies the hierarchical control zipper assembly to clothing, giving the clothing a hierarchical control function, and allowing users to select different working modes according to their actual needs.

[0019] Option 7: Option 7 is based on Option 6. The zipper pull assembly is located at the opening of the garment; the edge of the first zipper tape is connected to the outer fabric of the garment; the edge of the second zipper tape is connected to the breathable mesh fabric, which is fixed to the back of the hand pocket or the outer fabric of the garment.

[0020] Option 7 is adopted, in which the zipper pull assembly is set at the opening position of the garment. The opening and closing of the garment surface is controlled by the first zipper tape, and the opening and closing of the breathable mesh fabric is controlled by the second zipper tape, thus realizing multi-layer control at the same opening position.

[0021] Option 8: Option 8 is based on Option 7. The breathable mesh fabric has several through holes to allow for gas exchange; the garment has a breathable structure at the corresponding hand pocket position of the breathable mesh fabric.

[0022] Option 8 is adopted, where the through holes on the breathable mesh fabric and the breathable structure of the garment together form a gas exchange channel. When the second pull tab is opened, external air can enter the space between the garment and the torso through the breathable mesh fabric and the breathable structure, achieving efficient ventilation.

[0023] Option Nine: Option Nine is based on Option Eight. The opening is a pocket opening, and the garment pocket has a palm-shaped fabric pocket with a breathable structure on it. When the second zipper pull is operated, only the first zipper tape opens, while the second zipper tape remains closed, exposing the breathable mesh fabric. Outside air enters the pocket through the breathable mesh fabric and the breathable structure, achieving the ventilation function. When the first zipper pull is operated, both the first and second zipper tapes open simultaneously, opening both the breathable mesh fabric and the pocket, achieving the dual functions of ventilation and storage.

[0024] Option nine, employing a tiered control zipper pull assembly in the pocket location, enables flexible switching between three working modes in the same pocket position: windproof and waterproof in the closed state, purely breathable mode (pocket remains closed, breathable mesh fabric is open), and breathable and storage mode (pocket and breathable mesh fabric are open simultaneously). Positioning the breathable function in the front pocket of the garment, where the front of the torso is a more direct surface exposed to wind, improves air intake and heat dissipation efficiency compared to traditional underarm openings. Attached image description: Figure 1 This is a side view of the zipper pull assembly of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention when both the first and second zipper heads are in the closed state; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Side view of the state shown; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second puller of the present invention when it is in the pulled-out state; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Side view of the state shown; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention when the first zipper is in the open state and the second zipper is in the closed state; Figure 7 for Figure 6 A side view of the state shown; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a zipper pull assembly for a garment pocket. Detailed implementation method: To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this invention clearer and more understandable, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be considered as excluding other embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] Unless otherwise expressly defined, the use of terms such as "first," "second," or "third" in the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this invention is for distinguishing different objects and not for describing a specific order.

[0027] Unless otherwise expressly defined, in the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this invention, the use of directional terms such as "center," "lateral," "longitudinal," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" to indicate orientation or positional relationships is based on the orientation and positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and is only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the specific scope of protection of this invention.

[0028] Unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "fixed connection" or "fixed connection" used in the claims, description and drawings of this invention should be interpreted broadly to refer to any connection in which there is no displacement or relative rotation relationship between the two parties, including non-removable fixed connection, detachable fixed connection, integral connection and fixed connection by other means or components.

[0029] In the claims, description and accompanying drawings of this invention, the terms "comprising," "having," and variations thereof are used to mean "including but not limited to."

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 100—Basic Ontology; 110—First zipper code; 120—Second zipper code; 200—First puller; 210—Upper wing plate; 220—Middle wing plate; 230—Lower wing plate; 240—First track (first yard with tooth grooves); 250—Second track (second code with tooth grooves); 260—Hook assembly; 300—Second pull head; 310—Orbit; 400—Outer fabric of clothing; 500—Breathable mesh fabric; 600—Palm-shaped cloth; 700 -- Breathable structure.

[0032] I. Overall Structure like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the present invention provides a hierarchically controlled zipper pull assembly and a garment having the zipper pull assembly. The hierarchically controlled zipper pull assembly mainly includes a base body 100, a first zipper pull 200, and a second zipper pull 300. The base body 100 is provided with a first zipper tape 110 and a second zipper tape 120. The first zipper pull 200 and the second zipper pull 300 are respectively disposed on the base body 100, arranged along the length direction of the base body 100, with 200 and 300 distributed end-to-end. The first zipper pull 200 and the second zipper pull 300 operate independently to achieve different working modes.

[0033] II. Specific Structure of the First Sliding Head like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the first zipper 200 is disposed on the base body 100. The first zipper 200 includes an upper wing plate 210, a middle wing plate 220, and a lower wing plate 230. The upper wing plate 210 and the lower wing plate 230 are connected by the middle wing plate 220, forming a three-layer superimposed structure.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a first code strip tooth groove is formed between the upper wing plate 210 and the middle wing plate 220, which constitutes a first track 240. The first track 240 cooperates with a first zipper code strip 110, which passes through the first track 240.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a second code strip tooth groove is formed between the middle wing plate 220 and the lower wing plate 230, which constitutes a second track 250. The second track 250 cooperates with the second zipper code strip 120, which passes through the second track 250.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the first zipper pull 200 simultaneously controls the opening and closing of the first zipper code strip 110 and the second zipper code strip 120 via the first track 240 and the second track 250. When the first zipper pull 200 slides along the length of the base body 100, the first track 240 and the second track 250 respectively drive the first zipper code strip 110 and the second zipper code strip 120 to open or close synchronously.

[0037] like Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the first zipper pull 200 is provided with a latch assembly 260. The latch assembly 260 is used to control the locking and unlocking of the first zipper pull 200. When the latch assembly 260 is in the locked state, the first zipper pull 200 is fixed in the current position and cannot slide along the base body 100; when the latch assembly 260 is unlocked, the first zipper pull 200 can slide freely to control the opening and closing of the code tape.

[0038] III. Specific Structure of the Second Puller like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the second pull head 300 is disposed on the base body 100 and is arranged along the length direction of the base body 100 with the first pull head 200, and the 200 and 300 are distributed end to end.

[0039] like Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, a track 310 is formed on the second zipper pull 300. The track 310 cooperates with the first zipper tape 110, which passes through the track 310. The second zipper pull 300 controls only the opening and closing of the first zipper tape 110 through the track 310.

[0040] When the second zipper pull 300 slides along the length of the base body 100, the track 310 drives the first zipper code tape 110 to open or close. The second zipper pull 300 only cooperates with the first zipper code tape 110 and not with the second zipper code tape 120. Therefore, the second zipper pull 300 can only control the opening and closing of the first zipper code tape 110 and cannot control the second zipper code tape 120.

[0041] IV. Implementation of Hierarchical Control like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when both the first zipper pull 200 and the second zipper pull 300 are in the closed state, both the first zipper tape 110 and the second zipper tape 120 are in the closed state. At this time, the opening of the garment (such as the pocket opening) is completely closed, preventing both ventilation and storage.

[0042] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, when only the second zipper pull 300 is operated to slide along the length of the base body 100, the track 310 of the second zipper pull 300 drives the first zipper tape 110 to open, while the second zipper tape 120 remains closed. At this time, the outer layer of the garment opens, revealing the breathable mesh fabric 500 underneath, while the pockets (or other openings) remain closed, achieving a simple ventilation function.

[0043] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, when the first zipper pull 200 is operated to slide along the length of the base body 100, the first track 240 and the second track 250 of the first zipper pull 200 respectively drive the first zipper tape 110 and the second zipper tape 120 to open simultaneously. At this time, the outer layer of the garment and the breathable mesh fabric 500 open simultaneously, achieving the dual functions of breathability and storage.

[0044] The first slider 200 and the second slider 300 operate independently without interference. Users can choose to operate different sliders according to their actual needs, achieving flexible switching between different working modes.

[0045] V. Specific Implementation Methods of Clothing like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the garment with the above-mentioned graded control zipper assembly includes an outer garment fabric or back pocket fabric 400, a breathable mesh fabric 500, a palm pocket fabric 600, and a breathable structure 700 on the palm pocket fabric.

[0046] like Figure 8 As shown, the edge of the first zipper tape 110 is connected to the outer fabric 400 of the garment. The edge of the second zipper tape 120 is connected to the breathable mesh fabric 500. The breathable mesh fabric 500 is located between the middle wing plate 220 and the lower wing plate 230. The breathable mesh fabric 500 has several through holes for gas exchange, and its edge is connected to the outer fabric of the garment or the fabric of the hand pocket.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, the zipper pull assembly is located in the pocket position of the garment. For example... Figure 6 The garment's pockets feature a hand pocket fabric 600. The hand pocket fabric 600 has a breathable structure 700. The breathable structure 700 can be a breathable material pieced onto the hand pocket fabric 600, or it can be laser-perforated into the hand pocket fabric.

[0048] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, when the user operates the second zipper pull 300, only the first zipper tape 110 opens, while the second zipper tape 120 remains closed. At this time, the outer garment fabric 400 opens, revealing the closed breathable mesh fabric 500. External air enters the pocket through the perforations in the breathable mesh fabric 500 and the breathable structure 700 on the pocket fabric 600, achieving gas exchange and thus providing simple ventilation. In this state, the pocket opening remains closed, preventing items from falling out of the pocket.

[0049] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, when the user operates the first zipper pull 200, the first zipper tape 110 and the second zipper tape 120 open simultaneously. At this time, the garment outer fabric 400 and the breathable mesh fabric 500 open at the same time, and the pocket opening is fully open, allowing the user to put items into or take items out of the pocket, thus achieving the storage function; at the same time, outside air can enter the space between the back of the garment and the torso through the breathable structure 700 provided on the hand pocket fabric 600, achieving both storage and ventilation functions.

[0050] This invention integrates breathability into the front pocket of the garment. The front of the torso is a more direct airflow surface, allowing external airflow to directly blow onto the breathable mesh fabric 500 and breathable structure 700 in the pocket during movement. Compared to the traditional solution of setting breathable openings under the armpits, this significantly improves heat dissipation efficiency.

[0051] VI. Working principle of the hook assembly like Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the first zipper pull 200 is provided with a latch assembly 260. The latch assembly 260 is used to control the locking and unlocking of the first zipper pull 200.

[0052] VII. Assembly Process During assembly, the first zipper tape 110 is first passed through the first track 240 of the first zipper head 200 and the track 310 of the second zipper head 300, so that the first zipper tape 110 engages with both the first track 240 and the track 310 simultaneously. The second zipper tape 120 is then passed through the second track 250 of the first zipper head 200, so that the second zipper tape 120 engages only with the second track 250.

[0053] Then, connect the edge of the first zipper tape 110 to the garment outer fabric or hand pocket fabric 400, and connect the edge of the second zipper tape 120 to the breathable mesh fabric 500. Install the first zipper pull 200 and the second zipper pull 300 onto the base body 100 respectively, so that the two are arranged end to end along the length of the base body 100.

[0054] Finally, install the assembled tiered control zipper pull assembly onto the opening of the garment (such as the pocket opening) to complete the overall assembly.

[0055] The foregoing description illustrates and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. As previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A graded control zipper assembly, characterized in that, include: A basic body, wherein a first zipper code strip and a second zipper code strip are provided on the basic body; A first zipper head is disposed on the base body. A first track and a second track are formed on the first zipper head. The first track cooperates with the first zipper code tape, and the second track cooperates with the second zipper code tape. The first zipper head controls the opening and closing of the first zipper code tape and the second zipper code tape simultaneously through the first track and the second track. as well as A second zipper pull is disposed on the base body. A track is formed on the second zipper pull. The track of the second zipper pull cooperates with the first zipper code tape. The second zipper pull controls the opening and closing of the first zipper code tape only through the track. The first and second zipper heads operate independently to achieve different working modes.

2. The graded control slider assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first zipper head includes an upper wing plate, a middle wing plate, and a lower wing plate, wherein the upper wing plate and the lower wing plate are connected by the middle wing plate; the first track is a first code strip tooth groove formed between the upper wing plate and the middle wing plate, and the second track is a second code strip tooth groove formed between the middle wing plate and the lower wing plate.

3. The graded control slider assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second pull head and the first pull head are arranged end-to-end along the length of the base body.

4. The graded control slider assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The edge of the first zipper tape is used to connect with the outer fabric of the garment; the edge of the second zipper tape is used to connect with the breathable mesh fabric.

5. A graded control slider assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first zipper is equipped with a hook assembly, which is used to control the locking and unlocking of the first zipper.

6. A garment, characterized in that, Includes a graded control puller assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The garment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The zipper pull assembly is positioned at the opening of the garment; the edge of the first zipper tape is connected to the outer fabric of the garment; the edge of the second zipper tape is connected to a breathable mesh fabric, which is connected to the hand pocket fabric or the outer fabric of the garment.

8. The garment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The breathable mesh fabric has several through holes for gas exchange; the garment has a second breathable structure at the hand pocket position corresponding to the breathable mesh fabric.

9. The garment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The opening is a pocket opening, and the pocket of the garment has a palm pocket fabric, a back pocket fabric, and a breathable mesh fabric between the back pocket and the second strap. The breathable structure is provided on the palm pocket fabric. When the second zipper pull is operated, only the first zipper tape opens, while the second zipper tape remains closed, exposing the breathable mesh fabric. External air enters the space between the garment and the human torso through the breathable mesh fabric and the breathable structure, achieving the breathability function. When the first zipper pull is operated, both the first and second zipper tapes open simultaneously, and the breathable mesh fabric and the pocket open at the same time, achieving the dual functions of breathability and storage.

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