garment

Abstract

Article of clothing (1), in particular in the form of a short- or long-sleeved T-shirt and / or a sweatshirt and / or trousers, which is made of a textile material, wherein the article of clothing (1) has several plate-shaped weights (4), characterized in that at least 250 plate-shaped weights (4) are provided, which are distributed over the article of clothing (1) and attached to it.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a garment made of a textile material, wherein the garment has a plurality of plate-shaped weights.

[0002] Weighted garments are generally known in the prior art. There are garments that are specifically provided with weights at specific positions to tighten the garment and thus give it a desired shape. In this context, reference is made to documents CN114223972 A and CN210520105 U, for example. Furthermore, weighted garments are known that are worn during physical training and serve to improve the training effect. Such garments are disclosed, for example, in documents CN108477695 A and US2017304670.

[0003] Based on this prior art, it is an object of the present invention to provide a garment of the type mentioned at the outset with an alternative structure, which is intended to be worn to improve the training effect during the performance of sports exercises or physical exercise.

[0004] To achieve this object, the present invention provides an item of clothing, in particular in the form of a short- or long-sleeved T-shirt and / or a sweatshirt and / or trousers, made of a textile material, wherein the item of clothing has a plurality of plate-shaped weights, characterized in that at least 250 plate-shaped weights are provided, which are attached to the item of clothing in a manner distributed over it. Thanks to the very high number of weights according to the invention, the total weight provided by them can be distributed very evenly over the entire outer surface of the item of clothing and, at the same time, maximum freedom of movement for the person wearing the item of clothing can be ensured, so that sporting exercises can be performed with high effectiveness without major restrictions of movement.

[0005] The weights, especially all weights, are advantageously made of a metallic material, especially a corrosion-resistant metallic material. Metallic materials are characterized in particular by their high inherent weight compared to most other materials.

[0006] Preferably, the weights, in particular all weights, have a surface in the range of 2 to 10 cm 2 and a plate thickness in the range of 0.5 to 7 mm.

[0007] It is advantageous for the weights to have a surface with a uniform outer contour, at least for the most part, especially at least 70% of the weights. Using as many uniform components as possible can reduce manufacturing costs.

[0008] Preferably, the weights are arranged at least for the most part in one or more regular patterns, thereby achieving a uniform weight distribution.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the weights are arranged substantially evenly distributed over the front and back of the garment, which also contributes to an even weight distribution.

[0010] It is advantageous to have at least 300 weights.

[0011] The weights, especially all of the weights, are preferably arranged and secured between two layers of textile material. This ensures secure attachment of the weights while simultaneously ensuring the garment is comfortable to wear.

[0012] Advantageously, the weights, especially all of the weights, are housed in chambers formed by seams connecting the two textile layers, particularly ring seams that extend around the entire circumference of each chamber. This ensures secure attachment of the individual weights. The seams are preferably threaded seams. If the garment is made of weldable textile material, they can also be welded seams. A combination of welded seams and threaded seams is also conceivable.

[0013] According to one variant of the present invention, adjacent chambers have common seam areas. This results in the corresponding chambers being directly adjacent to one another. Alternatively, adjacent chambers do not have common seam areas. Accordingly, these chambers are spaced apart from one another, so that the area between the respective seams of adjacent chambers is more flexible than in the previously described variant. Both variants can be combined in one pattern, so that there are both directly adjacent chambers and spaced-apart chambers within one pattern.

[0014] The weights are preferably distributed over 60% to 90% of the total outer surface of the garment. In particular, only predetermined surface areas are omitted, such as seam areas and, in the case of outer garments, underarm areas and, if present, the collar.

[0015] Advantageously, the total weight of the garment is less than 30 kg, so that it can still be handled by a single person when putting it on and taking it off.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the garment is an outer garment provided with a mechanical fastening device, particularly on the front of the garment, which is preferably designed as a button placket, a zipper, or a hook-and-loop fastener. Such a fastening device also facilitates handling of the garment when putting it on and taking it off.

[0017] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is a front view of a garment according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 2 a perspective view of different weights of the Fig. 1 item of clothing shown; Fig. 3 a partial sectional view along the line III-III in Fig. 1; Fig. 4 is a front view of a garment according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 5 a partial sectional view along the line VV in Fig. 4; Fig. 6 a perspective view of another weight; Fig. 7 is a front view of a section of a garment according to a third embodiment of the present invention, which weights the in Fig. 6 shown type, and Fig. 8 is a front view of a section of a garment according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, the weight of the Fig. 6 shown type.

[0018] Fig. Figure 1 shows a garment 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which in this case is a short-sleeved T-shirt. The garment 1 is made of two textile material layers 2 and 3 arranged one above the other, for example, two woven textile material layers 2 and 3. It has a plurality of plate-shaped, Fig. 2, each of which has the shape of a cuboid. All weights 4 preferably have a surface area in the range of 2 to 10 cm 2and a plate thickness s in the range of 0.5 to 7 mm and, in the illustrated embodiment, are made of a metallic material, in particular of a corrosion-resistant metallic material. In the present case, over 400 weights 4 are provided, which are positioned in regular patterns distributed over the garment 1. Thus, weights 4 are arranged on the front 5, the back 6 and the sleeves 7 of the garment 1, wherein the front 5 and the back 6 on the one hand and the left sleeve 7 and the right sleeve 7 on the other hand are provided in particular evenly with weights 4. The weights 4 have, similar to bricks in a wall, largely identical dimensions. Only in the edge areas are small weights 4 used. The weights 4 are, as shown in Fig. 3, arranged and fastened between the two textile material layers 2 and 3. Each weight 4 is accommodated in a chamber 8, which is formed by seams 9 connecting the two textile material layers 2 and 3. In the embodiment shown, the seams 9 are yarn seams. Alternatively or additionally, welded seams can be present if the textile materials can be welded together. Each seam 9 is formed in particular by a ring seam. Adjacent chambers have no common seam regions, so that the chambers 8 are spaced from one another and separated by seamless textile layer regions. The weights 4 preferably take up between 60 and 90% of the total outer surface of the item of clothing 1. In order to increase wearing comfort, no weights 4 are preferably positioned in the area of ​​the armpits, shoulders and collar.A mechanical fastening device 10, in this case in the form of a zipper, is provided on the front side 5 of the garment 1 to facilitate putting on the garment 1. Alternatively, other fastening devices 10 can also be used, such as hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, or the like.

[0019] Fig. Figure 4 shows a garment 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention, the structure of which is essentially the same as that of the previously described garment 1. A first difference is that, as shown in Fig. 5, adjacent chambers 8 have common seam areas, which results in the chambers 8 of a pattern being arranged directly next to one another. This results, on the one hand, in more chambers 8 and thus also more weights 4 per unit area being provided compared to the previously described embodiment. On the other hand, the pattern is also somewhat more rigid, since the boundaries between the chambers 8 are formed by seams 9 and not by loosely arranged textile layers 2, 3. A further difference compared to the previously described embodiment is that the Fig. 4, the garment 1 shown does not have a closure device 10.

[0020] Fig. 6 shows a plate-shaped weight 4, which, compared to the Fig. 2 has a different shape, in this case the shape of a plate-shaped triangle. Fig. Figure 7 shows a first pattern of chambers 8, in each of which a weight 4 of the Fig. 6. The chambers 8 have a configuration similar to that shown in Fig. The pattern shown in Figure 1 does not have any common seam areas. Fig. 8 shows a pattern of chambers 8, in which adjacent chambers 8 are arranged analogously to the Fig. 4 shown patterns have common seam areas.

[0021] It should be clear that the embodiments described above serve only as examples and are not to be understood as restrictive. Rather, modifications and changes are possible without departing from the scope of protection defined by the appended claims. In particular, it should be noted that the items of clothing 1 are not limited to T-shirts. Rather, the item of clothing 1 can also be a sweatshirt, trousers or the like. The outer contour of the plate-shaped weights 4 can in principle be chosen arbitrarily. Preferably, exactly one weight 4 is arranged in each chamber 8. In principle, however, several weights 4 can also be positioned one above the other in a chamber 8 in order to vary the weight per chamber 8, wherein the number of weights 4 per chamber 8 preferably does not exceed 3. The total weight of the item of clothing 1 is preferably less than 30 kg. REFERENCE NUMBER LIST 1 item of clothing 2 textile layers 3 textile layers 4 Weight 5 Front 6 Back 7 sleeves 8 chamber 9 Seam 10 Locking device s plate thickness QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] CN 114223972 A

[0002] CN 210520105 U

[0002] CN 108477695 A

[0002] US 2017304670

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Claims

[1] Item of clothing (1), in particular in the form of a short-sleeved or long-sleeved T-shirt and / or a sweatshirt and / or trousers, made of a textile material, wherein the item of clothing (1) has a plurality of plate-shaped weights (4), characterized by that at least 250 plate-shaped weights (4) are provided, which are attached to the item of clothing (1) in a manner distributed over the item of clothing. [2] Clothing item (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that the weights (4), in particular all weights (4), are made of a metallic material, in particular of a corrosion-resistant metallic material. [3] Clothing item (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the weights (4), in particular all weights (4), have a surface in the range of 2 to 10 cm 2 and have a plate thickness (s) in the range of 0.5 to 7 mm. [4] Clothing item (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the weights (4) have at least for the most part a surface with a uniform outer contour, in particular at least 70% of the weights. [5] Clothing item (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the weights (4) are at least largely arranged in one or more regular patterns. [6] Clothing item (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the weights (4) are arranged so as to be substantially evenly distributed over the front (5) and the back (6) of the garment (1). [7] Clothing item (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least 300 weights (4) are provided. [8] Clothing item (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the weights (4), in particular all weights (4), are arranged and fastened between two textile material layers (2, 3). [9] Clothing item (1) according to claim 8, characterized by that the weights (4), in particular all of the weights (4), are accommodated in chambers (8) which are formed by seams (9) connecting the two textile material layers (2, 3), in particular by means of ring seams which each extend around the entire circumference of a chamber (8). [10] Clothing item (1) according to claim 9, characterized by that adjacent chambers (8) have common seam areas. [11] Clothing item (1) according to claim 10, characterized by that adjacent chambers (8) do not have any common seam areas. [12] Clothing item (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the weights (4) are distributed over 60% to 90% of the total outer surface of the garment (1). [13] Clothing item (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the total weight of the garment (1) is less than 30 kg. [14] Clothing item (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that this is an outer garment which is provided with a mechanical fastening device (10) provided in particular on the front (5) of the garment (1), which is preferably designed as a button strip or as a zip fastener or as a Velcro fastener.

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