Sunscreen cap Gini

By designing left and right winglets at a certain angle to the brim in the sun hat kini, combined with aerodynamic design, the balance between air resistance and sunshade area in existing technologies has been solved. This reduces wind resistance and increases sunshade area at the same time, providing all-round UV protection and improving the safety and comfort of cyclists.

CN223640206UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09ZHEJIANG MINGSHU TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520108855.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-17
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-17

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Technical Problem

Existing sun hats and facekinis have air resistance issues during outdoor sports, especially increasing physical exertion during cycling. Existing technologies have failed to effectively address this issue, particularly the design of the shading wing panels, which fails to effectively balance the shading area and air resistance.

Method used

A sun-protective hat-kini was designed, including a brim and a face-kini. The back of the brim has left and right winglets, which are angled to reduce the windward area. Combined with the airflow design of the brim and winglets, the design of the left and right winglets at an angle to the brim reduces air resistance and increases the sun-shading area.

Benefits of technology

It reduces wind resistance, making it especially suitable for cyclists. It provides all-around UV protection, reducing the risk of sunburn and eye fatigue, improving visibility, and ensuring cycling safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of outdoor sunscreen articles, in particular to a sunscreen cap Gini which comprises a cap hoop, a cap brim and a face Gini. The hat brim is fixed on the front side of the hat hoop; the face Gini is fixed on the lower side of the hat brim; a left aileron is arranged at the rear end of the left side of the brim, a right aileron is arranged at the rear end of the right side of the brim, the left aileron and the brim form a certain angle to reduce the windward area of the left aileron, and the right aileron and the brim form a certain angle to reduce the windward area of the right aileron. According to the technical scheme, wind resistance can be reduced, the sun protection cap is particularly suitable for serving as sun protection equipment of a rider, the functions of the sun protection cap and the face Gini are combined, the left aileron and the right aileron which are symmetrically arranged are arranged, and the eyes and the face of the rider can be protected against ultraviolet damage in all directions. A certain angle is formed between the left aileron and the brim and between the right aileron and the brim so that the windward area of the right aileron can be reduced, wind resistance can be reduced, and a rider needs to face the challenge of large air resistance in the riding process, especially when riding is fast.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of outdoor sun protection products, and more particularly to a sun protection hat-style kini. Background Technology

[0002] The facekini was originally a nylon sun-protective headgear used for swimming. This type of nylon headgear blocks UV rays and jellyfish stings. Due to its excellent sun protection, it has gradually become widely used in outdoor sports. However, unlike swimming facekinis, some facekinis, like masks, only cover the face, making them cooler and more comfortable. Traditional sun hats have flaps to prevent UV damage to the face. Because these flaps are relatively loose, they can swing freely and obstruct vision, which is very dangerous when cycling outdoors. Facekinis are usually designed to be more compact, showing the contours of the face while providing good sun protection. However, to ensure coolness, outdoor facekinis typically only cover the face, thus not providing good sun protection for other areas of the head. Sun hats have brims that provide better sun protection for areas like the eyes. Increasing the brim size of a facekini to improve sun protection would increase air resistance, especially during cycling.

[0003] The Chinese patent with patent number "CN 205923057 U" entitled "A sun hat with ultraviolet protection folding wings" discloses a sun hat structure that increases the sunshade effect by setting folding wings. However, it does not take into account the influence of air resistance. When the folding wings are open, the air resistance increases, which increases the physical exertion of cycling. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a sun-protective hat-like garment to at least solve the air resistance problem existing in the prior art.

[0005] According to this application, a sun-protective hatkini is provided, including a headband, a brim, and a facekini;

[0006] The brim is fixed to the front of the headband, and the facekini is fixed to the underside of the brim;

[0007] The left aisle is located at the rear end of the left side of the brim, and the right aisle is located at the rear end of the right side of the brim. The left aisle is at a certain angle to the brim to reduce the windward area of ​​the left aisle, and the right aisle is at a certain angle to the brim to reduce the windward area of ​​the right aisle.

[0008] Compared to existing technologies, the sun-protective hat-kini of this application has the following beneficial effects: The technical solution of this application reduces wind resistance, making it particularly suitable as sun protection equipment for cyclists. It combines the functions of a sun hat and a face-kini, featuring symmetrically arranged left and right winglets that provide all-around protection for the cyclist's eyes and face from UV damage. The left and right winglets are angled to the brim to reduce the windward area of ​​the right wing, further reducing wind resistance. Cyclists face significant air resistance during riding, especially at higher speeds. To reduce this resistance, the left and right winglets employ a lateral angled design to reduce the frontal windward area. The increased sun-shading area of ​​the left and right winglets better shields the face and eyes from direct sunlight. This design reduces UV damage to the skin in strong sunlight, lowering the risk of sunburn and eye fatigue. Simultaneously, the larger sun-shading area improves the cyclist's visibility, reduces the impact of sunlight on vision, and ensures cycling safety.

[0009] In one embodiment, the left aileron extends backward a certain distance from the left rear end of the brim, and the right aileron extends backward a certain distance from the right rear end of the brim, with both ailerons located outside the headband. The left aileron extending backward a certain distance from the left rear end of the brim allows for smoother airflow across the brim surface and a more stable backward flow, reducing turbulence and vortices at the end of the airflow and thus lowering air resistance.

[0010] In one embodiment, the left aileron extends a first distance from the left rear end of the brim to the left, and the right aileron extends a second distance from the right rear end of the brim to the right. This arrangement provides better sun protection.

[0011] In one embodiment, the left and right ailerons are on the same plane, and the angle between the central axis of the headband and the left and right ailerons is between 70° and 100°. This way, when worn, the left and right ailerons are close to the horizontal position, which can reduce the frontal area and reduce air resistance.

[0012] In one embodiment, the upper surface of the brim is a curved surface with a certain curvature. The middle area of ​​the brim protrudes upward and extends downward on both sides. This design can increase the strength of the brim to prevent it from deforming and bending, reduce air resistance in front of the face, guide airflow to both sides, and is also more aesthetically pleasing.

[0013] In one embodiment, the intersection line between the brim and the left and right ailerons is in the same plane, and the radius of curvature of the intersection line is between 70mm and 180mm. This design ensures that the left and right ailerons are in the same plane. When wearing the hat, the left and right ailerons can be adjusted to a horizontal position by adjusting the angle of the head, which greatly reduces air resistance.

[0014] In one embodiment, the curve of the outer contour of the left or right aileron includes a transition section, a convergence section, and a turning section. The transition section extends from front to back with a curvature radius that gradually decreases from 120mm-180mm to 56mm-84mm. The convergence section gradually extends towards the headband with a curvature radius that rapidly decreases from 56mm-84mm to 30mm-12mm. The turning section extends from back to front with a curvature radius that transitions from 30mm-12mm to 14mm-10mm. The turning section finally connects smoothly with the outer contour line of the rear end of the brim. This design achieves a smooth transition, is more aesthetically pleasing, provides better sun shading, and has lower wind resistance.

[0015] In one embodiment, the facekini includes a fixing strap, a top cover, and a bottom cover. The top and bottom covers are fixed to the face by the fixing strap. The left and right sides of the lower end of the top cover are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the upper end of the bottom cover. The middle area of ​​the lower end of the top cover and the middle area of ​​the upper end of the bottom cover are staggered but not connected, creating a breathing area that allows the nose to breathe air through when wearing the facekini. This design not only provides good sun protection but also allows for better breathing, especially during strenuous exercise, as it provides sun protection without significantly affecting rapid breathing.

[0016] In one embodiment, a shaping support is provided between the upper and lower covers. The shaping support has a certain strength to support the upper and lower covers and maintain a certain shape. This design can reduce the contact area between the upper and lower covers and the face, avoid ruining makeup, and make wearing more comfortable. In addition, the fusiform structure formed on the face can further reduce wind resistance.

[0017] In one embodiment, a patch is provided on the upper end of the shaping support near the face. The end of the shaping support is relatively sharp, and it is easy to puncture the wrapping structure with long-term use. Therefore, the patch not only makes it more comfortable to wear, but also prevents the shaping support from puncturing the face with long-term use.

[0018] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this application, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this application. Other features of this application will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of exemplary embodiments of this application will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this application are illustrated in the drawings by way of example and not limitation, in which:

[0020] In the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

[0021] Figure 1This paper shows a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the sun protection hat-style kini according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 2 This paper shows a schematic diagram of the front structure of the sun protection hat-style kini according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 This paper shows a top view of the structure of the sun-protective hat-style kini according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 A side view of the sun protection cap kini according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0025] Figure 5 A top view of another embodiment of the sun-protective hat-style kini of this application is shown.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Headband; 10. Central axis; 2. Brim; 20. Serrated structure; 21. Left aileron; 22. Right aileron; 23. Left rear end; 24. Right rear end; 25. Upper surface; 26. Intersection line; 27. Transition section; 28. Closing section; 29. ​​Turning section; 3. Facekini; 31. Fixing strap; 32. Upper visor; 33. Lower visor; 34. Breathing area; 35. Shaping support; 36. Patch. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a sun-protective hatkini includes a headband 1, a brim 2, and a facekini 3;

[0029] The brim 2 is fixed to the front of the headband 1, and the facekini 3 is fixed to the lower side of the brim 2;

[0030] The left rear end of the brim 2 has a left wing 21, and the right rear end of the brim 2 has a right wing 22. The left wing 21 is at a certain angle to the brim 2 to reduce its windward area, and the right wing 22 is at a certain angle to the brim 2 to reduce its windward area. Since the brim 2 may be curved, the angles may vary at different positions. However, when wearing the hat, it is necessary to ensure that the left wing 21 and the right wing 22 extend horizontally from front to back to minimize the windward area. The brim 2 mainly considers the resistance in front of the face and needs to have a guiding function. Therefore, the brim 2 and the left wing 21 and the right wing 22 must be set in different directions, that is, the brim 2 and the left wing 21 and the right wing 22 form a certain angle. The specific angle is affected by the structure of the brim 2. Different brim 2 have different angles with the left wing 21 and the right wing 22. Generally speaking, when wearing the hat, the left wing 21 and the right wing 22 should be adjusted to be horizontal. The size of the headband 1 is adjustable to make it easy for different users to wear, and an elastic band can also be set to allow different people to wear it.

[0031] Generally speaking, cycling is mainly a horizontal forward movement, so reducing the frontal area reduces the windward area. When cycling, the frontal area to consider is not just the area of ​​the front of the sun hat / vest, but the overall frontal area after wearing the equipment. Therefore, the structure set in front of the face will not increase the frontal windward area, and the airflow guiding structure in this area can reduce wind resistance. However, the area not in front of the face should not be arbitrarily added with structures. The left wing 21 and the right wing 22 are located on both sides of the face, so their design must be different from the brim 2. That is, the brim 2 is designed to guide airflow, while the left wing 21 and the right wing 22 are designed to reduce the frontal windward area.

[0032] In one embodiment, the left abutment 21 extends backward a certain distance from the left rear end 23 of the brim 2, and the right abutment 22 extends backward a certain distance from the right rear end 24 of the brim 2. Generally, it extends backward 10mm-30mm from the last end of the brim 2. As the optimal value, it can be 20mm. The left abutment 21 and the right abutment 22 are located outside the headband 1.

[0033] In one embodiment, the left aileron 21 extends left-leftward from the left rear end 23 of the brim 2 by a first distance, and the right aileron 22 extends rightward from the right rear end 24 of the brim 2 by a second distance. The range of the first and second distances is 26mm-40mm, with an optimal value of 33mm.

[0034] In one embodiment, the left aileron 21 and the right aileron 22 are on the same plane, and the angle between the central axis 10 of the hood 1 and the left and right ailerons 21 and 22 ranges from 70° to 100°. Ideally, the central axis 10 of the hood 1 should be perpendicular to or slightly inclined to the left and right ailerons 21 and 22, thus providing a smaller windward area. It is more aesthetically pleasing for the left and right ailerons 21 and 22 to be integrally formed with the brim 2 and to adopt a symmetrical design; asymmetrical designs are also acceptable.

[0035] In one embodiment, the upper surface 25 of the brim 2 is a curved surface with a certain curvature. The middle area of ​​the brim 2 protrudes upward and extends downward on both sides, which has a guiding effect on the front of the face and provides a better line of sight.

[0036] In one embodiment, the intersection line 26 between the brim 2 and the left aileron 21 and the right aileron 22 is in the same plane, and the radius of curvature of the intersection line 26 is between 70mm and 180mm. That is, the radius of curvature can gradually decrease from 180mm to 100mm, or from 150mm to 70mm, mainly to ensure that the intersection line 26 is in the same plane.

[0037] refer to Figure 3 In one embodiment, the curve of the outer contour of the left aileron 21 or the right aileron 22 includes a transition section 27, a convergence section 28, and a turning section 29. The transition section 27 extends from front to back with a curvature radius that gradually decreases from 120mm-180mm to 56mm-84mm. The convergence section 28 gradually extends towards the headband 1 with a curvature radius that rapidly decreases from 56mm-84mm to 30mm-12mm. The turning section 29 extends from back to front with a curvature radius that transitions from 30mm-12mm to 14mm-10mm. The turning section 29 finally connects smoothly with the outer contour line of the rear end of the brim 2. To ensure aesthetics, the entire curve needs to achieve a smooth transition and avoid sharp angles.

[0038] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the facekini 3 includes a fixing strap 31, an upper cover 32, and a lower cover 33. The upper cover 32 and the lower cover 33 are fixed to the face by the fixing strap 31. The left and right sides of the lower end of the upper cover 32 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the upper end of the lower cover 33. The middle area of ​​the lower end of the upper cover 32 and the middle area of ​​the upper end of the lower cover 33 are staggered but not connected to a breathing area 34, allowing the nose to breathe air through this breathing area 34 when wearing the facekini. The fixing strap 31 can be a different type of strap or an elastic band fixed to the ears like a mask, as long as it has a fixing function. The staggered design has a better sun protection effect and allows the nose to breathe better.

[0039] In one embodiment, a shaping support 35 is provided between the upper cover 32 and the lower cover 33. The shaping support 35 has a certain strength to support the upper cover 32 and the lower cover 33 and maintain a certain shape. The shaping support 35 is a common shaped fishbone, that is, the support function can be achieved by wrapping plastic material around ordinary thin steel wire.

[0040] In one embodiment, a patch 36 is provided on the upper end of the shaping support 35 near the face.

[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, when wearing the sun hat kini, the rear ends of the left wing 21 and the right wing 22 are slightly tilted upwards. Although this slightly increases air resistance, it makes the sun hat kini more stable to wear under the action of airflow. The specific wearing angle can also be adjusted according to actual needs, and the angle can be adjusted to balance factors such as sun protection effect, air resistance, and wearing stability.

[0042] In addition, due to the influence of material strength, the material will bend to a certain extent under the action of gravity. The degree of bending of the left aileron 21 and the right aileron 22 is different for different materials. Therefore, the scope of protection of the claim refers to the shape of the product in a weightless environment, or the shape of the product material that will not be deformed. If the product is made of a softer material, especially the left aileron 21 and the right aileron 22, it will definitely bend to a certain extent under the action of gravity, but it will be in a flat state in a weightless environment.

[0043] like Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, a serrated structure 20, i.e., a structure of multiple small triangles, can be provided at the end of the left aileron 21 or the right aileron 22. Small rounded corners can also be provided for easy processing. This design has a better air guiding effect.

[0044] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. The upper, lower, left, right, front, and rear directions in the figures are relative positions. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A sun-protective hat-neck kini, characterized in that: Includes headband (1), brim (2) and facekini (3); The brim (2) is fixed to the front side of the headband (1), and the facekini (3) is fixed to the lower side of the brim (2); The left aisle (21) is provided at the rear end of the left side of the brim (2), and the right aisle (22) is provided at the rear end of the right side of the brim (2). The left aisle (21) is at a certain angle to the brim (2) to reduce the windward area of ​​the left aisle (21), and the right aisle (22) is at a certain angle to the brim (2) to reduce the windward area of ​​the right aisle (22).

2. The sun-protective hat-kini according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left abutment (21) extends a certain distance from the left rear end (23) of the brim (2) and the right abutment (22) extends a certain distance from the right rear end (24) of the brim (2). The left abutment (21) and the right abutment (22) are located outside the headband (1).

3. The sun-protective hat-kini according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left aileron (21) extends a first distance from the left rear end (23) of the cap brim (2) to the left, and the right aileron (22) extends a second distance from the right rear end (24) of the cap brim (2) to the right.

4. The sun-protective hat-kini according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left aileron (21) and the right aileron (22) are on the same plane, and the angle between the central axis (10) of the cap (1) and the left aileron (21) and / or the right aileron (22) is between 70° and 100°.

5. The sun-protective hat-kini according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface (25) of the brim (2) is a curved surface with a certain curvature, and the middle area of ​​the brim (2) protrudes upward and extends downward on both sides.

6. The sun-protective hat-kini according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intersection line (26) between the brim (2) and the left aileron (21) and the right aileron (22) is in the same plane, and the radius of curvature of the intersection line (26) is between 70mm and 180mm.

7. The sun-protective hat-kini according to claim 6, characterized in that: The curve of the outer contour of the left aileron (21) or the right aileron (22) includes a transition section (27), a closing section (28) and a turning section (29). The transition section (27) extends from front to back with a curvature radius that gradually decreases from 120mm-180mm to 56mm-84mm. The closing section (28) gradually extends towards the headband (1) with a curvature radius that rapidly decreases from 56mm-84mm to 30mm-12mm. The turning section (29) extends from back to front with a curvature radius that transitions from 30mm-12mm to 14mm-10mm. The turning section (29) finally connects smoothly with the outer contour line of the rear end of the brim (2).

8. The sun-protective hat-kini according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The facekini (3) includes a fixing strap (31), an upper cover (32) and a lower cover (33). The upper cover (32) and the lower cover (33) are fixed to the face by the fixing strap (31). The left and right sides of the lower end of the upper cover (32) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the upper end of the lower cover (33). The breathing area (34) of the lower middle area of ​​the upper cover (32) and the upper middle area of ​​the lower cover (33) are intersected but not connected, so that the nose can breathe air through the breathing area (34) when wearing it.

9. The sun-protective hat-kini according to claim 8, characterized in that: A shaping support (35) is provided between the upper cover (32) and the lower cover (33). The shaping support (35) has a certain strength and can support the upper cover (32) and the lower cover (33) to maintain a certain shape.

10. The sun-protective hat-kini according to claim 9, characterized in that: The upper end of the shaping support (35) is provided with a patch (36) near the face.

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