A cup structure and underwear

Abstract

This utility model provides a bra cup structure and underwear. The underwear includes a two-cup structure, which includes an outer layer and an inner cup body. The outer layer and the inner cup body are connected to form a bra cup with a preset pattern. The outer layer includes multiple spliced ​​fabrics, each of which has at least one connecting edge on its periphery. The spliced ​​fabrics are connected to each other through corresponding connecting edges to form a splicing line. The outer layer has a concave surface and a convex surface. Each splicing line forms a first joint and a second joint on the concave surface and the convex surface, respectively. The inner cup body is located on the concave surface of the outer layer, so that the first joint is hidden between the outer layer and the inner cup body, while the second joint is exposed. The spliced ​​fabrics can be made of different materials to enhance the functionality of the bra cup, so that different parts of the bra cup have their own lifting, support, and extension functions, thereby improving the wearing comfort, shape retention after washing, and durability of the bra cup. The outer layer can be flexibly designed to enhance the aesthetics and design of the bra cup.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of bra cups, and more particularly to a bra cup structure and bra. Background Technology

[0002] As the most intimate garment for women, the design and structure of a bra are crucial to the wearer's comfort and aesthetics. With rising living standards, consumers' demands for bras have expanded beyond basic support to include considerations of materials, design, and wearing experience. The cup, as the most important component of a bra, significantly impacts the overall product's market competitiveness. Currently, there are two main types of cup structures commonly found on the market: one-piece thermoforming and cut-and-sewn construction.

[0003] One-piece thermoformed bra cups are typically made from a single material and shaped through a thermoforming process. Their advantages include a simple manufacturing process, maintaining the integrity of the cup, and avoiding cosmetic imperfections caused by stitching. However, this structure has limitations in support, breathability, and comfort, especially in its flexibility to accommodate different breast shapes.

[0004] Bra cups made by cutting and sewing together multiple pieces of fabric to form a three-dimensional shape have the advantage of allowing for personalized designs to suit different breast shapes and the use of different materials to enhance the functionality of the cups. However, this process also has some drawbacks. The production process is relatively complicated, requires high technical skills and skilled craftsmen, and demands meticulous production management. Furthermore, the appearance of the finished product is often affected by the thickness of the seams, and significant errors frequently occur during the sewing process, resulting in a final product that does not achieve the desired smoothness, thus impacting consumer purchasing decisions.

[0005] This utility model was proposed in response to the shortcomings of the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present invention aims to provide a bra cup structure and underwear to solve the defects of the aforementioned one-piece thermoformed bra cup and cut-and-sewn spliced ​​bra cup.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0008] This utility model provides a bra cup structure, including:

[0009] The outer layer includes multiple spliced ​​fabrics, each spliced ​​fabric having at least one connecting edge around its periphery. The spliced ​​fabrics are connected to each other through the corresponding connecting edges to form a splicing line. The outer layer has an inwardly concave surface and an outwardly convex surface, and each splicing line forms a first joint and a second joint on the inwardly concave surface and the outwardly convex surface, respectively.

[0010] The inner cup body is located on the concave surface of the outer surface layer. The inner cup body and the outer surface layer are connected to form a cup with a preset pattern. The first joint is hidden between the outer surface layer and the inner cup body.

[0011] In one type of cup structure as described above, the corresponding connecting edges of two adjacent spliced ​​fabrics overlap and align, and are connected by heat fusion to form the splicing line.

[0012] As described above, in a cup structure, the heat-fusion method includes one of ultrasound, high frequency, or laser.

[0013] In one type of cup structure as described above, the corresponding connecting edges of two adjacent splicing fabrics overlap and align, and are connected by sewing to form the splicing line.

[0014] As described above, in a cup structure, the outer convex surface of the outer layer is provided with a decorative part, which includes at least one of printing, embossing, burning, lace, embroidery, and jacquard.

[0015] The cup structure described above further includes at least one decorative connecting fabric disposed on the outer side of the convex surface of the outer surface layer, wherein the decorative portion is disposed on the side of the decorative connecting fabric away from the outer surface layer.

[0016] In a bra cup structure as described above, at least two of the spliced ​​fabrics have the same or different characteristics, and the characteristics of the spliced ​​fabrics include at least one of color characteristics and material characteristics.

[0017] On the other hand, this utility model also provides an underwear, including two cup structures as described above, the two cup structures being connected to form two cup portions.

[0018] As described above, in one type of underwear, the two cup portions overlap.

[0019] In one type of underwear as described above, at least one of the patchwork fabrics extends to both of the cup portions.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] This utility model provides a bra cup structure. The bra includes a two-cup structure, comprising an outer layer and an inner cup body. The outer layer and the inner cup body are connected to form a bra cup with a preset pattern. The outer layer comprises multiple spliced ​​fabrics, each spliced ​​fabric having at least one connecting edge on its periphery. The spliced ​​fabrics are connected to each other through corresponding connecting edges to form a splicing line. When each spliced ​​fabric is unfolded, it forms a three-dimensional outer layer. The outer layer has an inwardly concave surface and an outwardly convex surface. Each splicing line forms a first joint and a second joint on the inwardly concave surface and the outwardly convex surface, respectively. The inner cup body is located on the inwardly concave surface of the outer layer, such that the first joint is hidden between the outer layer and the inner cup body, while the second joint is exposed. During the production process, the outer layer is formed by splicing multiple spliced ​​fabrics. Different materials can be used for the splicing fabric to enhance the functionality of the bra cup, giving different parts of the cup their own lifting, support, and stretching functions. This helps improve the structural strength of the cup, thereby enhancing the wearing comfort, shape retention after washing, and durability. Furthermore, the outer layer can be flexibly designed during production, such as with complex pattern splicing or combinations of different materials, to improve the cup's aesthetics and design. Additionally, breathable splicing fabric can be partially replaced to improve breathability. Moreover, the inner cup's curved surface can be formed from a single piece of material, without cut panel lines or seams, resulting in a smooth, seamless inner surface that enhances user comfort. This also simplifies the cup design, reduces labor time, and lowers production costs.

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of one embodiment of the cup structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of one embodiment of the cup structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded plan view of an embodiment of the outer surface layer of the cup structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a plan view of one embodiment of the cup structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the action of splicing the spliced ​​fabric of this utility model using a heat-fusion method;

[0028] Figure 6 This is an exploded cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the cup structure of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 7This is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the cup structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged portion A1 Figure 1 (The spliced ​​fabric of the bra cup structure is spliced ​​using a heat-fusion method);

[0031] Figure 9 for Figure 7 Enlarged portion A1 Figure 2 (The spliced ​​fabric of the bra cup structure is spliced ​​together by sewing).

[0032] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of another embodiment of the cup structure of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 11 This is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the cup structure of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 12 This is a plan view of one embodiment of the underwear of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 13 This is a plan view of another embodiment of the underwear of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 14 This is a plan view of yet another embodiment of the underwear of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 15 This is a plan view of another embodiment of the underwear of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0039] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0040] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0041] Example 1:

[0042] like Figure 1As shown in Figure 11, this utility model provides a bra cup structure, including an outer layer 10 and an inner cup body 20. The outer layer 10 includes a plurality of spliced ​​fabrics 11, which can be formed by three-dimensional cutting or planar cutting. This utility model does not make specific limitations. Each spliced ​​fabric 11 has at least one connecting edge 111 on its periphery. The spliced ​​fabrics 11 are connected to each other through the corresponding connecting edges 111 to form a splicing line 12. When each spliced ​​fabric 11 is unfolded, it forms the outer layer 10. The outer layer 10 has an inwardly concave surface 13 and an outwardly convex surface 14. Each splicing line 12 forms a first joint portion 121 and a second joint portion 12 on the inwardly concave surface 13 and the outwardly convex surface 14, respectively. 2; The inner cup body 20 is disposed on the concave surface 13 of the outer surface layer 10. The inner cup body 20 is adapted to the concave surface 13 of the outer surface layer 10. The inner cup body 20 and the outer surface layer 10 are connected to form a bra cup with a preset pattern. The preset pattern of the bra cup can be set according to the needs of the designer or customer. This utility model does not make specific limitations. Optionally, the inner cup body 20 and the outer surface layer 10 are connected to form a three-dimensional bra cup. In this embodiment, the outer surface layer 10 and the inner cup body 20 can be tightly connected by molding to form a three-dimensional bra cup with a preset three-dimensional pattern. The first joint 121 is hidden between the outer surface layer 10 and the inner cup body 20, and the second joint 12... The concave joint formed by 2 is exposed, which can prevent the first joint 121 from being exposed, thereby improving the aesthetics of the cup. In practical applications, the three-dimensional cup fits the human breast. The side of the inner cup body 20 away from the convex surface 14 forms a fitting surface that directly contacts the human breast. The convex surface 14 of the outer layer 10 can be seen by the user. The outer layer 10 is formed by splicing multiple spliced ​​fabrics 11. During the production process, each spliced ​​fabric 11 can be cut and spliced ​​in pieces. Different materials can be selected for each spliced ​​fabric 11 to enhance the functionality of the cup, so that different parts of the cup have their own lifting, support and extension functions, which is conducive to improving the structural strength of the cup, thereby improving the wearability of the cup product. The bra cup offers superior comfort, shape retention after washing, and durability. Furthermore, the outer layer 10 can be flexibly designed during production, such as with complex pattern splicing or combinations of different materials, to enhance its aesthetics and design. Additionally, breathable fabric 11 can be partially replaced to improve breathability. Moreover, the inner cup 20's curved surface can be formed from a single piece of material, without cut panel lines or seams, resulting in a smooth, seamless inner surface that improves user comfort. This also simplifies the cup design, reduces labor time, and lowers production costs. Optionally, the inner cup 20 can be made from common underwear materials such as cotton, modal, or Lycra; this embodiment does not impose specific limitations.

[0043] In one alternative embodiment of the bra cup, such as Figure 1 As shown in Figure 4, the outer layer 10 includes at least a first spliced ​​fabric 11A, a second spliced ​​fabric 11B, and a third spliced ​​fabric 11C. The second spliced ​​fabric 11B is disposed between the first spliced ​​fabric 11A and the third spliced ​​fabric 11C, and each of the joints between the first spliced ​​fabric 11A, the second spliced ​​fabric 11B, and the third spliced ​​fabric 11C is provided with a corresponding connecting edge 111, for example, as... Figure 3 As shown, the first splicing fabric 11A has a connecting edge 111 on the side facing the second splicing fabric 11B, the second splicing fabric 11B has connecting edges 111 on both sides facing the first splicing fabric 11A and the third splicing fabric 11C, and the third splicing fabric 11C has a connecting edge 111 on the side facing the second splicing fabric 11B. The corresponding connecting edges 111 of two adjacent splicing fabrics 11 overlap, align, and connect to form the splicing line 12.

[0044] In another alternative embodiment of the bra cup, such as Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the corresponding connecting edges 111 of two adjacent splicing fabrics 11 overlap and align, and are connected by heat fusion to form the splicing line 12; in this embodiment, after the outer surface layer 10 is unfolded, each splicing line 12 forms a first joint portion 121 on the concave surface 13, the first joint portion 121 being a heat-fused joint portion, and each splicing line 12 forms a second joint portion 122 on the convex surface 14, the second joint portion 122 being a concave joint portion. The heat-fused joint portion is hidden between the outer surface layer 10 and the inner cup body 20, while the concave joint portion is exposed to improve the aesthetics of the cup surface; further optionally, the heat fusion method includes one of ultrasound, high frequency, and laser.

[0045] In another alternative embodiment of the bra cup, such as Figure 9 As shown, the corresponding connecting edges 111 of two adjacent splicing fabrics 11 overlap and align, and are connected by sewing to form the splicing line 12; in this embodiment, after the outer layer 10 is unfolded, each splicing line 12 forms a first joint portion 121 on the concave surface 13, the first joint portion 121 being a sewn joint portion, and each splicing line 12 forms a second joint portion 122 on the convex surface 14, the second joint portion 122 being a concave joint portion. The sewn joint portion is hidden between the outer layer 10 and the inner cup body 20, while the concave joint portion is exposed to improve the aesthetics of the cup surface.

[0046] In another alternative embodiment of the bra cup, a decorative part is provided on the outer side of the convex surface 14 of the outer layer 10. The decorative part is directly disposed on the outer side of each of the splicing fabrics 11. The decorative part includes at least one of the following: printing, embossing, burning, lace, embroidery, and jacquard. That is, the decorative part can be designed with any of the above-mentioned decorations, or two or more of the above-mentioned decorations can be provided at the same time, which can create a variety of design styles to further enhance the aesthetics of the bra cup. Since the outer layer 10 is formed by splicing multiple splicing fabrics 11, different splicing fabrics 11 can be designed with the same or different decorations during the production process, which is conducive to enhancing the unique design and customized design of the bra cup product to meet customer needs and make the bra cup product more competitive in the market.

[0047] In another alternative embodiment of the bra cup, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the bra cup structure also includes at least one decorative connecting fabric 15 disposed on the outer side of the outer convex surface 14 of the outer surface layer 10. The decorative part is disposed on the side of the decorative connecting fabric 15 away from the outer surface layer 10, that is, the decorative part is disposed on the outer side of the decorative connecting fabric 15. The decorative part includes at least one of printing, embossing, burning, lace, embroidery, and jacquard to enhance the aesthetics of the bra cup. During the production process, the same or different decorations can be set in one decorative connecting fabric 15, or the same or different decorations can be designed in different decorative connecting fabrics 15. This embodiment does not make specific limitations, which is conducive to enhancing the unique design and customized design of the bra cup product to meet customer needs. Optionally, the decorative connecting fabric 15 can be connected to the outer side of the outer surface layer 10 by means of attachment, sewing, heat fusion, etc., and one decorative connecting fabric 15 covers at least one splicing fabric 11. This embodiment does not make specific limitations.

[0048] In another optional embodiment of the bra cup, at least two of the spliced ​​fabrics 11 have the same or different characteristics. The characteristics of the spliced ​​fabrics 11 include at least one of color characteristics and material characteristics. For example, the color characteristics of each spliced ​​fabric 11 may be the same or different; or, for example, the material characteristics of each spliced ​​fabric 11 may be the same or different; or, for example, in each spliced ​​fabric 11, a portion of the spliced ​​fabrics 11 may have the same color characteristics, while the color of another portion may be the same or different from the first portion; or, for example, in each spliced ​​fabric 11, a portion of the spliced ​​fabrics 11 may have the same material characteristics, while the material characteristics of another portion may be the same or different from the first portion. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations. Furthermore, the material characteristics can be achieved based on the selected materials, weaving processes, surface treatments, etc., and are optional. The splicing fabric 11 can be selected from non-woven fabric patch, upright cotton patch, sponge patch, fabric-on-nonwoven fabric patch, fabric-on-upright cotton patch, fabric-on-sponge patch, fabric patch, single fabric, thermoplastic rubber (TPR) patch, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) patch, ethylene / vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) patch, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) patch, etc. This embodiment does not make specific limitations, and the above-mentioned fabrics can be breathable mesh fabric, far-infrared fabric, bamboo charcoal fabric, silver ion fabric, graphene fabric, cooling functional fabric, heating functional fabric, antibacterial fabric, brushed fabric, printed fabric, sandwich fabric, or elastic fabric, etc. This embodiment does not make specific limitations; on the other hand, in the above-mentioned optional embodiment of the cup, the selection of the decorative connecting fabric 15 can be similar to the selection of the splicing fabric 11. This embodiment does not make specific limitations.

[0049] Example 2:

[0050] like Figure 12 As shown in Figure 15, based on the above embodiment 1, this embodiment 2 proposes an underwear, including two cup structures as described above, the two cup structures are connected to form two cup portions 30, and the two cup portions 30 respectively correspond to the left and right sides of the human body's breasts.

[0051] In one alternative embodiment of the underwear, such as Figure 12 As shown, the two cup portions 30 overlap. For example, the two cup structures are connected by an integral connecting part to form two cup portions 30. Or, the two cup structures are respectively provided with corresponding connecting parts, and are connected by the two connecting parts to form two cup portions 30. The two cup structures can be connected by heat fusion or sewing, etc. This embodiment does not make specific limitations, so as to greatly improve the accuracy of size, the symmetry of size and the stability of length after connection, making the volume of the bra cup more consistent, and solving the instability of the connection quality between cups, which helps to increase the production of cups and the production of bras.

[0052] In another alternative embodiment of the underwear, based on the partial overlap of the two cup portions 30, at least one of the splicing fabrics 11 in the two cup portions 30 is arranged to overlap each other, so as to further improve the structural strength of the outer layer 10 of the underwear and enhance the lifting, support and stretching functions of the underwear.

[0053] In another alternative embodiment of the underwear, based on the partial overlap of the two cup portions 30, at least one decorative connecting fabric 15 of the two cup portions 30 is arranged to overlap each other to further enhance the aesthetics of the underwear.

[0054] In another alternative embodiment of the underwear, such as Figure 13 As shown in Figure 15, at least one of the splicing fabrics 11 extends to both of the cup portions 30, that is, at least one of the splicing fabrics 11 is shared by both of the cup portions 30, so as to further enhance the structural strength of the outer layer 10 of the underwear, enhance the lifting, support and stretching functions of the underwear, and further enhance the aesthetics of the underwear.

[0055] In another alternative embodiment of the underwear, at least one of the decorative connecting fabrics 15 extends to both of the cup portions 30, that is, at least one of the decorative connecting fabrics 15 is shared by both of the cup portions 30, so as to further enhance the structural strength of the outer layer 10 of the underwear, enhance the lifting, support and stretching functions of the underwear, and further enhance the aesthetics of the underwear.

[0056] The above examples are merely illustrative of the technical content of this utility model to facilitate reader understanding, but do not imply that the implementation of this utility model is limited to these embodiments. Any technical extensions or re-creations made based on this utility model are protected by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A bra cup structure, characterized in that, include: The outer layer (10) includes a plurality of spliced ​​fabrics (11), each of the spliced ​​fabrics (11) having at least one connecting edge (111) around its periphery. The spliced ​​fabrics (11) are connected to each other through the corresponding connecting edge (111) to form a splicing line (12). The outer layer (10) has an inwardly concave surface (13) and an outwardly convex surface (14). Each splicing line (12) forms a first joint (121) and a second joint (122) on the inwardly concave surface (13) and the outwardly convex surface (14), respectively. The inner cup body (20) is located on the concave surface (13) of the outer surface layer (10). The inner cup body (20) and the outer surface layer (10) are connected to form a cup with a preset pattern. The first joint (121) is hidden between the outer surface layer (10) and the inner cup body (20).

2. The cup structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The corresponding connecting edges (111) of two adjacent splicing fabrics (11) overlap and align, and are connected by heat fusion to form the splicing line (12).

3. The cup structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The heat-melting method includes one of ultrasound, high frequency, or laser.

4. The cup structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The corresponding connecting edges (111) of two adjacent splicing fabrics (11) overlap and align, and are connected by sewing to form the splicing line (12).

5. A cup structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface (14) of the outer layer (10) is provided with a decorative part, which includes at least one of printing, embossing, burning, lace, embroidery and jacquard.

6. A cup structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes at least one decorative connecting fabric (15) disposed outside the outer convex surface (14) of the outer surface layer (10), the decorative part being disposed on the side of the decorative connecting fabric (15) away from the outer surface layer (10).

7. A cup structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, At least two of the spliced ​​fabrics (11) have the same or different characteristics, and the characteristics of the spliced ​​fabrics (11) include at least one of color characteristics and material characteristics.

8. An underwear, characterized in that, It includes two cup structures as described in any one of claims 1-7, the two cup structures being connected to form two cup portions (30).

9. The underwear as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The two cup portions (30) overlap.

10. The underwear as described in claim 8, characterized in that, At least one of the spliced ​​fabrics (11) extends to both of the cup portions (30).

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