Card cap
The card-shaped hat, designed with flexible materials and a card structure, solves the problems of rigid brims not being foldable and soft brims obstructing vision, achieving convenient storage, aesthetic appeal, and wind protection, thus enhancing the practicality and aesthetics of sun hats.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing sun hats have rigid brims that cannot be folded, making them inconvenient to carry and prone to wrinkles, which affects their appearance; soft brims obstruct vision when worn and are complicated to manufacture.
The hatband is made of flexible material and the brim is made of multiple rigid card structures. The brim is connected by a flexible connection structure and can be folded into a card-like structure. The inner layer is designed with a specific shape to facilitate multiple folds. The outer and inner connecting decorative layers are sealed with a seamless pressure bonding process.
It achieves convenient storage and aesthetic appeal of the brim, solving the pain points of traditional sun hats in terms of portability, storage, and user experience. It combines the advantages of both hard and soft brims, making it comfortable to wear and providing good wind protection.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the field of folding hats, in particular to a card hat. BACKGROUND
[0002] The existing sun hat, such as using hard brim, although it has good positioning effect when wearing and does not block the line of sight, but occupies a large space when carrying, and is inconvenient to store, such as using soft brim, although it is convenient to store, but the brim will bend down under the action of gravity when wearing, blocking the line of sight, and it is easy to wrinkle after long time use, affecting the appearance. The traditional hard brim fisherman's hat occupies more space than ordinary sun hat, and is more inconvenient to store or easy to wrinkle after storage, and is more inconvenient to carry.
[0003] The patent with Chinese patent number "CN103082545A" and patent name "Foldable sun hat" discloses a foldable sun hat, which mainly relies on a support to realize the supporting effect, so that the brim part may become uneven after long time use, affecting the appearance, and the relatively protruding design of the support also affects the appearance and use.
[0004] The patent with Chinese patent number "CN202179162U" and patent name "Windproof sun hat" discloses a sun hat structure, which also uses a soft brim and relies on a hot balance rod to form a supporting effect, and its processing and manufacturing process is relatively complex. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0005] The present application provides a card hat to at least solve the technical problem that the hard brim cannot be folded in the prior art.
[0006] According to the present application, a card hat is provided, which comprises a hat band and a brim, the hat band is made of flexible material so that the hat band can be folded, the brim is connected with the hat band, and the brim is connected by a plurality of hard card structures through a flexible connecting structure, so that the card structures are at least partially overlapped and stacked together after the brim is folded multiple times.
[0007] Compared with the prior art, the card hat has the following beneficial effects:
[0008] The card hat has a split structure and can be folded at the position of the flexible connecting structure, and the brim can be closed and folded like a mimosa leaf. Each card structure is designed to be folded according to a specific arrangement and rule, so that the brim can be instantly stored in a card-shaped structure after being folded once, and the card hat is small and portable. It can be easily placed in the corner of a backpack or the gap of a luggage case, greatly improving the storage convenience, solving the pain points of traditional sun hats, especially fisherman's hats, in terms of portability, storage, and operation experience, and providing consumers with a more convenient, beautiful and practical choice, which combines the advantages of hard brim and soft brim.
[0009] In one embodiment, the flexible connection structure includes an outer connecting decorative layer and an inner connecting decorative layer. A card structure serves as an inner interlayer between the outer and inner connecting decorative layers. The inner interlayer has multiple pieces evenly distributed circumferentially outside the headband. Adjacent inner interlayers are spaced apart, and the inner interlayers are of the same size and number an even number greater than three. This allows the brim to be folded multiple times through the gaps between the inner interlayers, forming a multi-layered overlapping structure of a single inner interlayer size. The use of an outer connecting decorative layer and an inner connecting decorative layer makes the connection more reliable and aesthetically pleasing. The inner interlayer can be made of different materials to provide good support performance.
[0010] In one embodiment, the inner layer has six or eight pieces evenly distributed circumferentially below the side of the headband. This makes folding easier and more aesthetically pleasing.
[0011] In one embodiment, the headband is connected to the top of the hat, and the top of the hat is made of a flexible material so that the top of the hat can be folded. This design looks similar to an ordinary fisherman's hat, but it can be folded for easy storage and is more practical.
[0012] In one embodiment, the inner layer is designed in the shape of a fan ring, which includes an inner arc line, an outer arc line, a left fold line, and a right fold line. The inner arc line is close to the brim, and the left and right fold lines are straight lines. The left fold line is parallel to the right fold line of the adjacent inner layer, and the right fold line is parallel to the left fold line of the adjacent inner layer. This makes the folding smoother and the overlap higher. The arc design is close to the shape of a petal, which has a soft aesthetic.
[0013] In one embodiment, the inner arc radius ranges from 11.08 cm to 16.62 cm, the inner arc length ranges from 8.18 cm to 12.26 cm, the outer arc length ranges from 14.05 cm to 21.07 cm, the outer arc radius ranges from 19.08 cm to 28.62 cm, and the left and right fold lines range from 8.00 cm to 12.00 cm. This design has harmonious proportions, and the tilt angle of the brim can balance the sun protection and vision effects, making it more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing to wear. It is also more stable in windy weather outdoors and less likely to be flipped over by airflow.
[0014] In one embodiment, the inner layer is designed as a triangle, which includes an outer straight line, a left fold line, and a right fold line. The left and right fold lines are straight lines. The left fold line is parallel to the right fold line of the adjacent inner layer, and the right fold line is parallel to the left fold line of the adjacent inner layer. This design has a unique style and different aesthetics.
[0015] In one embodiment, the inner layer is designed as a pentagon, which includes an inner arc line, a left outer straight line, a right outer straight line, a left fold line, and a right fold line. The inner arc line is close to the brim, and the left and right fold lines are straight lines. The left fold line is parallel to the right fold line of the adjacent inner layer, and the right fold line is parallel to the left fold line of the adjacent inner layer. This design has a unique style and different aesthetics.
[0016] In one embodiment, the brim is provided with a first elastic cord so that the brim can be tied by the first elastic cord after being folded, and the headband is provided with a second elastic cord. The tightness of the headband can be controlled by controlling the length of the second elastic cord, which makes storage more convenient and wearing more comfortable.
[0017] In one embodiment, the inner interlayer is designed as a triangle and has six layers, including a first inner interlayer, a second inner interlayer, a third inner interlayer, a fourth inner interlayer, a fifth inner interlayer, and a sixth inner interlayer. The flexible connection structure has a first covering area, a second covering area, a third covering area, a first connecting area, a second connecting area, and a third connecting area. The first covering area, the second covering area, and the third covering area form a parallelogram, and the first connecting area, the second connecting area, and the third connecting area form a triangle. The first and second inner interlayers are fixed to the first covering area, and the third and fourth inner interlayers are fixed to the second covering area. The fifth inner interlayer... The inner layer and the sixth inner layer are fixed to the third covering area. The first covering area and the second covering area share a common first vertex and are connected by the first connecting area. The third covering area and the second covering area share a common second vertex and are connected by the second connecting area. The first covering area and the third covering area share a common third vertex and are connected by the third connecting area. The first covering area, the first connecting area, the second covering area, the second connecting area, the third covering area, and the third connecting area are connected in sequence to form a ring structure. This design has obvious edges and corners, a unique style, different aesthetics, and good windproof effect.
[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 1 This paper shows a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the composition structure of the card cap according to Embodiment 1 of this application;
[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the brim structure of the card cap according to Embodiment 1 of this application is shown;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a top view of the card cap according to Embodiment 1 of this application;
[0024] Figure 4 This shows a schematic diagram of the folded side of the card cap according to Embodiment 1 of this application;
[0025] Figure 5 This shows a schematic diagram of the left side folding after the card cap of Embodiment 1 of this application is folded in half;
[0026] Figure 6 This diagram shows the folded state of the card cap according to Embodiment 1 of this application.
[0027] Figure 7 This diagram illustrates the binding of the card cap according to Embodiment 1 of this application using a first elastic cord;
[0028] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the composition structure of the card cap in Embodiment 2 of this application is shown;
[0029] Figure 9 A top view of the card cap of Embodiment 2 of this application is shown;
[0030] Figure 10 This paper shows a schematic diagram of the structural composition of the card cap according to Embodiment 3 of this application;
[0031] Figure 11 This is a top view of the card cap according to Embodiment 3 of this application;
[0032] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the composition structure of the card cap in Embodiment 4 of this application is shown;
[0033] Figure 13 A top view of the card cap according to Embodiment 4 of this application is shown;
[0034] Figure 14 This shows a front view schematic diagram of the card cap according to Embodiment 4 of this application;
[0035] Figure 15 A right-side view of the card cap of Embodiment 4 of this application is shown;
[0036] Figure 16 A planar unfolded schematic diagram of the card cap according to Embodiment 4 of this application is shown.
[0037] In the diagram: 1. Brim; 2. Headband; 3. Crown; 10. Inner layer; 11. Card structure; 12. Flexible connection structure; 13. Outer connecting decorative layer; 14. Inner connecting decorative layer; 21. First elastic cord; 22. Second elastic cord; 23. Buckle; 24. Pendant; 25. First covering area; 26. Second covering area; 27. Third covering area; 28. First connecting area; 29. Second connecting area; 30. Third connecting area Zone; 31, First Vertex; 32, Second Vertex; 33, Third Vertex; 101, First Inner Layer; 102, Second Inner Layer; 103, Third Inner Layer; 104, Fourth Inner Layer; 105, Fifth Inner Layer; 106, Sixth Inner Layer; 111, Inner Arc; 112, Outer Arc; 113, Left Folding Line; 114, Right Folding Line; 115, Left Outer Straight Line; 116, Right Outer Straight Line; 117, Outer Straight Line. Detailed Implementation
[0038] 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.
[0039] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a card-shaped cap includes a headband 2 and a brim 1. The headband 2 is made of a flexible material, allowing it to be folded. The brim 1 is connected to the headband 2 and is composed of multiple rigid card structures 11 connected by a flexible connecting structure 12. This allows the card structures 11 to at least partially overlap after multiple folds of the brim 1. Ideally, they would completely overlap after folding, but due to thickness limitations, they may only partially overlap, resembling a structure similar to multiple cards stacked together.
[0040] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in one embodiment, the flexible connection structure 12 includes an outer connecting decorative layer 13 and an inner connecting decorative layer 14. A card structure 11 is provided between the outer connecting decorative layer 13 and the inner connecting decorative layer 14 as an inner interlayer 10. The dotted line in the figure represents the structure of the inner interlayer 10. The inner interlayer 10 has multiple pieces evenly distributed circumferentially outside the headband 2. There is a certain distance between adjacent inner interlayers 10. The inner interlayers 10 are the same size and the number is an even number greater than three, so that the brim 1 can form a multi-layered overlapping structure of the size of a single inner interlayer 10 after being folded multiple times through the gaps between the inner interlayers 10. If the number is odd, it cannot be completely stacked.
[0041] The inner layer 10 of the brim 1 is a 0.4mm PP plastic sheet, which maintains a certain strength while being lightweight, making it easy to carry and use. It also has a certain degree of toughness, is not easily broken, can withstand a certain amount of impact and pressure, and is not easily folded or blown off in the wind.
[0042] In addition to PP plastic sheet, the inner layer 10 can also be made of other materials, such as EVA, PET, PC, TPE, TPU, etc., which can also achieve card-style folding.
[0043] In one embodiment, the inner interlayer 10 has six or eight pieces evenly distributed circumferentially below the headband 2.
[0044] In one embodiment, the headband 2 is connected to the top 3, which is made of a flexible material so that it can be folded. An open-top structure without the top 3 can also be used; since fishermen's hats typically have a top 3, the top 3 can also be made of a waterproof material.
[0045] Example 1:
[0046] like Figures 1-7 As shown, the inner layer 10 is designed in a fan-shaped ring. The fan-shaped ring includes an inner arc 111, an outer arc 112, a left fold line 113, and a right fold line 114. The inner arc 111 is close to the brim 1. The left fold line 113 and the right fold line 114 are straight lines. The left fold line 113 is parallel to the right fold line 114 of the adjacent inner layer 10, and the right fold line 114 is parallel to the left fold line 113 of the adjacent inner layer 10. The radius of the inner arc 111 is close to the radius of the head, and the radius of the outer arc 112 is generally about 10 cm larger than the radius of the inner arc 111. Theoretically, it is most reasonable to design the inner arc 111 as an ellipse, but for ease of processing, a circular arc shape that is close to an ellipse is also acceptable.
[0047] In one embodiment, the radius of the inner arc 111 ranges from 11.08 cm to 16.62 cm, and its length ranges from 8.18 cm to 12.26 cm. The length of the outer arc 112 ranges from 14.05 cm to 21.07 cm, and its radius ranges from 19.08 cm to 28.62 cm. The lengths of the left fold line 113 and the right fold line 114 range from 8.00 cm to 12.00 cm. The optimal radius of the inner arc 111 is 13.85 cm, and its optimal length is 10.22 cm. The optimal radius of the outer arc 112 is 23.85 cm, and its optimal length is 17.56 cm. The optimal lengths of the left fold line 113 and the right fold line 114 are 10 cm. This design is aesthetically pleasing and provides good wind resistance.
[0048] In one embodiment, the brim 1 is provided with a first elastic cord 21, which allows the brim 1 to be bound and secured after folding. The design for securing this fisherman's hat after folding involves adding a first elastic cord 21 between the two eyelets on the back of the brim 1. Folding the first elastic cord 21 to the front secures the folded hat. This design is easy to operate and highly practical. The headband 2 is provided with a second elastic cord 22, and the tightness of the headband 2 is controlled by adjusting the length of the second elastic cord 22. The second elastic cord 22 has a buckle 23, and its length is adjusted by the buckle 23. A pendant 24 is provided on the second elastic cord 22, making it easier to pull the second elastic cord 22.
[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, the card cap is folded in half at this time. Figure 5 As shown, after folding the card cap in half, fold the left side further, as follows: Figure 6 As shown, the folding is now complete, as indicated. Figure 7 As shown, the first elastic cord 21 is used to fix the folded card cap to prevent it from springing back, making it easy to store.
[0050] In addition to the first elastic cord 21, alternative closure methods such as cloth cord, snaps, and hooks and loops can be used. These methods will provide different user experiences and fixation effects.
[0051] The outer connecting decorative layer 13 and the inner connecting decorative layer 14 are sealed using a seamless pressure bonding process, making the edge of the brim 1 smoother and ensuring the aesthetics and stability after folding, thus enhancing the overall texture of the hat. Traditional fisherman's hats are sewn, resulting in a thick brim edge after folding and a tendency to wrinkle when stored, affecting their appearance. In contrast, the card cap of this application adopts a split folding structure design. Due to its unique folding method and materials, it uses a seamless pressure bonding process instead of sewing, allowing the brim 1 to quickly return to its original shape after being opened, avoiding wrinkles and maintaining a crisp and stylish appearance.
[0052] Example 2:
[0053] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the inner layer 10 is designed as a regular pentagon. The outer connecting decorative layer 13 and the inner connecting decorative layer 14 cover the inner layer 10. The regular pentagon design is aesthetically pleasing. Other pentagons also serve the same function. The regular pentagon includes an inner arc line 111, a left outer straight line 115, a right outer straight line 116, a left fold line 113, and a right fold line 114. The inner arc line 111 is close to the brim 1. The left fold line 113 and the right fold line 114 are line segments of the same length. The left fold line 113 is parallel to the right fold line 114 of the adjacent inner layer 10, and the right fold line 114 is parallel to the left fold line 113 of the adjacent inner layer 10. The left outer straight line 115 and the right outer straight line 116 can also be designed as curves.
[0054] Example 3:
[0055] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the inner layer 10 is designed as a triangle. The outer connecting decorative layer 13 and the inner connecting decorative layer 14 cover the outer layer 10. The triangle includes an outer straight line 117, a left fold line 113, and a right fold line 114. The left fold line 113 and the right fold line 114 are straight lines. The left fold line 113 is parallel to the right fold line 114 of the adjacent inner layer 10, and the right fold line 114 is parallel to the left fold line 113 of the adjacent inner layer 10. The headband 2 and the top 3 are located inside the space enclosed by the inner layer 10.
[0056] Example 4:
[0057] like Figures 12-16 As shown, the inner layer 10 is designed as a triangle and has six layers, including a first inner layer 101, a second inner layer 102, a third inner layer 103, a fourth inner layer 104, a fifth inner layer 105, and a sixth inner layer 106. The flexible connecting structure 12 has a first covering area 25, a second covering area 26, a third covering area 27, a first connecting area 28, a second connecting area 29, and a third connecting area 30. The first covering area 25, the second covering area 26, and the third covering area 27 form a parallelogram, and the first connecting area 28, the second connecting area 29, and the third connecting area 30 form a triangle. The first inner layer 101 and the second inner layer 102 are fixed to the first covering area 25, and the third inner layer 103 and... The fourth inner layer 104 is fixed to the second covering area 26, the fifth inner layer 105 and the sixth inner layer 106 are fixed to the third covering area 27, the first covering area 25 and the second covering area 26 have a common first vertex 31 and are connected by the first connecting area 28, the third covering area 27 and the second covering area 26 have a common second vertex 32 and are connected by the second connecting area 29, the first covering area 25 and the third covering area 27 have a common third vertex 33 and are connected by the third connecting area 30, and the first covering area 25, the first connecting area 28, the second covering area 26, the second connecting area 29, the third covering area 27 and the third connecting area 30 are connected in sequence to form a ring structure. The first connecting area 28, the second connecting area 29, and the third connecting area 30 can be bent into curved surfaces for greater comfort during actual use. Of course, for aesthetic purposes, a support material with a certain strength can also be used so that the first connecting area 28, the second connecting area 29, and the third connecting area 30 are all made up of two or four triangular surfaces, which makes the angular style more prominent. The inner area enclosed by the first connecting area 28, the second connecting area 29, and the third connecting area 30 can be fitted with a headband 2 and a hat top 3 to match the head for wearing.
[0058] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology 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 card cap, characterized in that: Includes a headband (2) and a brim (1). The headband (2) is made of a flexible material, allowing it to be folded. The brim (1) is connected to the headband (2). The brim (1) is formed by connecting multiple rigid card structures (11) through a flexible connecting structure (12), such that after the brim (1) is folded multiple times, the card structures (11) are stacked together with at least partial overlap. The flexible connecting structure (12) includes an outer connecting decorative layer (13) and an inner connecting decorative layer (14). The card structures are located between the outer connecting decorative layer (13) and the inner connecting decorative layer (14). 11) As an inner interlayer (10), the inner interlayer (10) is designed in a triangular shape and has six layers including a first inner interlayer (101), a second inner interlayer (102), a third inner interlayer (103), a fourth inner interlayer (104), a fifth inner interlayer (105), and a sixth inner interlayer (106). The flexible connection structure (12) has a first covering area (25), a second covering area (26), a third covering area (27), a first connecting area (28), a second connecting area (29), and a third connecting area (30). The first covering area (25), the second covering area (26), and the third covering area (28) are provided with a first covering area (25), a second covering area (26), a third covering area (27), a first connecting area (28), a second connecting area (29), and a third connecting area (30). 7) Forming a parallelogram, the first connecting area (28), the second connecting area (29), and the third connecting area (30) form a triangle. The first inner layer (101) and the second inner layer (102) are fixed to the first covering area (25), the third inner layer (103) and the fourth inner layer (104) are fixed to the second covering area (26), and the fifth inner layer (105) and the sixth inner layer (106) are fixed to the third covering area (27). The first covering area (25) and the second covering area (26) share a common first vertex (31) and The third covering region (27) and the second covering region (26) are connected by the first connecting region (28), and are connected by the second connecting region (29). The first covering region (25) and the third covering region (27) are connected by the third connecting region (30). The first covering region (25), the first connecting region (28), the second covering region (26), the second connecting region (29), the third covering region (27) and the third connecting region (30) are connected in sequence to form a ring structure.
2. The card cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner layer (10) has multiple pieces distributed circumferentially outside the hat band (2). There is a certain distance between adjacent inner layers (10). The inner layers (10) are the same size and the number is an even number greater than three, so that the brim (1) can be folded multiple times through the gap between the inner layers (10) to form a multi-layered overlapping structure of the size of a single inner layer (10).
3. The card cap according to claim 2, characterized in that: The headband (2) is connected to the top of the hat (3), and the top of the hat (3) is made of a flexible material so that the top of the hat (3) can be folded.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Foldable sunhat
CN103082545A
Windproof sunbonnet
CN202179162U