Hiking pants with inner legs

Abstract

Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, comprising a trouser top and two long trouser legs, characterized in that each trouser leg (13, 14) is equipped with a short inner trouser leg (9), that the inner trouser legs (9) are each sewn (8) to a trouser leg (13, 14) close to the upper inner trouser leg edge (11), that the upper inner trouser leg edges (11) begin at a height below the knee area (4), that the lower inner trouser leg edges (12) each end at least 40 millimeters above the lower trouser leg edge (3), that the lower area (16) of the inner trouser legs (9) is each not sewn to a trouser leg (13, 14), that the inner trouser legs (9) are each equipped with at least four circumferential elevations (19), and that the height of the elevations (19) above the outer surface of the inner trouser legs (9) is each at least ten millimeters.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to hiking pants with inner legs. Hiking pants are well-known and serve to cover and protect the lower body, as well as being a fashionable garment. The trouser legs are usually long enough so that the lower edges of the pants cover the shoe openings, thus preventing moisture and dust, small plant particles, and insects from falling from above from penetrating the shoe.

[0002] The disadvantage of conventional hiking trousers is that the penetration of ticks into the hiking trousers is not completely prevented, as they can start from the shoes and reach the calves of the legs through the openings on the underside of the trouser legs.

[0003] Ticks pose a significant health threat, and one known way to prevent them is to spray or impregnate hiking trousers with an insecticide. However, the disadvantage in this case is that the insecticide evaporates, thus only providing temporary protection. Furthermore, insecticides can have adverse effects on the environment and health.

[0004] As an alternative to the use of insecticides, it is therefore recommended to use mechanical protection against ticks. For this, the waistband and upper of the (hiking) socks are pulled over the lower part of the trouser legs, which very effectively prevents ticks from penetrating. However, the disadvantage is that the gap between the (hiking) socks and the shoe opening is not protected against the penetration of moisture and dust, loose plant matter, and insects falling from above. Furthermore, the upper of the (hiking) socks is not protected from moisture, and this alternative is not very fashionable.

[0005] The invention defined in claim 1 is based on the problem of creating hiking trousers whose lower edges protectively cover the shoe entry openings and which can be used for effective mechanical protection against ticks without limiting fashionable aspects.

[0006] The problems mentioned are solved by the features listed in claim 1.

[0007] The invention ensures that the waistband and shaft of the (hiking) socks can be pulled over the lower part of the inner trouser legs in a way that is not visible from the outside and thus without compromising fashion aspects, protecting against ticks, and that the lower trouser edges protectively cover the shoe entry openings and thus prevent moisture and dust trickling down from above, small plant parts and insects from penetrating the (hiking) shoe.

[0008] Advantageous further developments of the subject matter of claim 1 result from the features of the subclaims and from the description.

[0009] Embodiments of the invention are described with reference to Fig. 1 - 21. They show: Fig. 1 Side view and partial section of a right trouser leg of hiking trousers with shoe, sock and leg. Fig. 2 Front view of the hiking pants with trouser legs and inner trouser legs. Fig. 3 An inner trouser leg, tapered towards the bottom. Fig. 4 One inner trouser leg, tubular in shape. Fig. 5 One inner trouser leg, the upper inner trouser leg edge with a zipper side part. Fig. 6 An inner trouser leg, designed with four raised edges around the outside. Fig. 7 An inner trouser leg, designed with four outer elevations formed by folded fabric. Fig. 8 An inner trouser leg, designed with four outer elevations formed by thick textile seams. Fig. 9 An inner trouser leg, designed with external Velcro fasteners. Fig. 10 An inner trouser leg, designed with four outer elevations formed by flat bands. Fig. 11 An inner trouser leg, designed with raised edges on the outside, some of which are spiral-shaped. Fig. 12 An inner trouser leg, designed with externally circumferential elevations formed from a multitude of knobs. Fig. 13 An inner trouser leg, designed with externally circumferential elevations, which are formed from a multitude of knobs and elongated elements. Fig. 14 An inner trouser leg, finished with snap fasteners. Fig. 15 An inner trouser leg, designed with three outer elevations formed by cords enclosed in double-layered fabric. Fig. 16 An inner trouser leg, made with hooks. Fig. 17 Front view of the hiking trousers, designed with zip-off connections. Fig. 18 In half cut, a lower trouser leg with inner trouser leg and outer trouser leg. Fig. 19 In half cut a lower trouser leg with inner trouser leg and outer trouser leg. Fig. 20 An inner trouser leg, designed with raised edges all around the outside, which are designed in a grid pattern. Fig. 21 An inner trouser leg, designed with raised edges on the outside, which are designed in a net-like manner.

[0010] The Fig. 1 shows a side view and partial section of a right trouser leg 14 of the hiking trousers 1 according to the invention with shoe 38, sock 10, leg 32 and inner trouser leg 9. The inner trouser leg 9 preferably begins at half height 42 of the lower leg 33 and ends with the lower inner trouser leg edge 12, preferably at the narrowest point 34 of the lower leg 33, located a few finger widths above the ankle joint. The upper side of the inner trouser leg 9 is connected to the trouser leg 14 preferably by means of a textile connecting seam 8; alternatively, the connection can also be designed as an adhesive or welded seam.

[0011] The hiking trousers 1 are designed to be long, as is usual for hiking trousers, so that the lower edge of the trousers 3 protectively covers the shoe entry opening 41, which advantageously ensures that dust trickling down from above, small plant parts and insects do not penetrate into the shoe 38, and the sock 10 is protected from moisture and from fashionable aspects that restrict visibility.

[0012] The waistband and shaft of the sock 10 are pulled over the lower area 16 of the inner trouser leg 9, which advantageously prevents crawling ticks from penetrating the trouser leg 14.

[0013] The shape of the inner trouser leg 9 can be tapered towards the bottom as shown in the drawing, or it can be tubular.

[0014] The inner trouser leg 9 can be made of smooth textile material commonly used for hiking trousers, but in order to ensure secure adhesion of the sock 10 to the inner trouser leg 9, it is advisable to make the lower area 16 of the inner trouser leg 9 of material with a rough surface or with suitable elevations 19.

[0015] The left trouser leg 14 is mirrored in the same way.

[0016] The Fig. 2 shows a front view of the hiking trousers 1 with left 13 and right trouser leg 14 and inner trouser legs 9. Both trouser legs 13, 14 are mirror images of the same design.

[0017] The Fig. Figure 3 shows an inner trouser leg 9, tapered downwards in height. The upper section 17 of the inner trouser leg 9 is designed to the same circumference as the lower trouser leg 7 at that attachment height.

[0018] The tapered design makes it easier to pull the sock 10 over the inner trouser leg 9.

[0019] The Fig. 4 shows an inner trouser leg 9, tubular in shape, which advantageously makes it easier to put on the hiking trousers 1 compared to a tapered version.

[0020] The Fig. Figure 5 shows an inner trouser leg 9, the upper inner trouser leg edge 11 of which is designed with a zippered side panel 18 of a zip-off connection. This zip-off design advantageously allows the hiker to insert the inner trouser legs 9 into the hiking trousers 1 only when necessary, for which purpose the hiking trouser legs 13, 14 are then also designed with a zippered side panel 18.

[0021] Optionally, the use of a vertical zip-off connection is also possible, which then advantageously allows the putting on of inner trouser legs 9 without taking off the shoes 38 while hiking.

[0022] The Fig. 6 shows an inner trouser leg 9, designed with four narrow and outer circumferential elevations 19, which improve the adhesion of the sock 10 pulled over it to the inner trouser leg 9 and thus advantageously prevent the sock 10 from slipping off while hiking.

[0023] The preferably horizontally circumferential elevations 19 can be made of applied rubber material, alternatively also in a variety of alternative ways as described in the following figures.

[0024] As an example, four narrow and externally circumferential elevations 19 with a convex cross-section 20 are shown here, but their number is arbitrary.

[0025] The Fig. Figure 7 shows an inner trouser leg 9, designed with four peripheral elevations 19 formed by folded fabric 21, 23. For this purpose, it is possible to sew the fabric 44 of the inner trouser leg 9 in multi-layer folds 23, or alternatively to sew and connect inner trouser leg segments 22 by means of folds 21.

[0026] The Fig. 8 shows an inner trouser leg 9, designed with four outer circumferential elevations 19, which are formed by thick textile seams 24 with thick yarn, which can be carried out simply and inexpensively.

[0027] The Fig. 9 shows an inner trouser leg 9, designed with externally circumferential Velcro fasteners 25, whereby socks 10 or gaiters can be securely fastened, provided they also have Velcro fasteners.

[0028] The Fig. Figure 10 shows an inner trouser leg 9, designed with four peripheral elevations 19 formed by flat sewn-on bands 26. Alternatively to bands 26, fabric strips, belts, trim, cords, or straps can be used.

[0029] The Fig. 11, Fig. 12 and Fig. 13 show inner trouser legs 9, designed with peripheral elevations 19, which are formed partly as a spiral 27, partly as a plurality of studs 28 or elongated elements 29. The elevations 19 are preferably made of applied rubber material. Instead of the studs 28 and elongated elements 29, any desired shape can be used, e.g., squares, rectangles, hexagons, rings, hearts, eyes, drops, or animal paw prints.

[0030] The Fig. 14 shows an inner trouser leg 9, designed with snap fastener balls or snap fastener sockets 30, whereby socks 10 or gaiters can be securely fixed, provided that they also have snap fastener balls or snap fastener sockets in a corresponding pair.

[0031] The Fig. 15 shows an inner trouser leg 9, designed with three outer circumferential elevations 19, which are formed by folded fabric 44 with sewn-in cord 39.

[0032] The Fig. 16 shows an inner trouser leg 9, designed with hooks 31, by which socks 10 or gaiters can be securely fastened, provided they are designed with corresponding perforations.

[0033] The Fig. 17 shows a front view of the hiking trousers 1, designed with zip-off connections 15 of the trouser upper part 40 with the left 13 and the right trouser leg 14.

[0034] This makes it advantageous to convert long hiking trousers 1 into short-legged hiking trousers.

[0035] The Fig. 18 shows a half-section of a lower trouser leg 7 with inner trouser leg 9 and outer trouser leg 43. The design is basically comparable to the Fig. 1, however, the lower trouser leg 7 is shortened and serves as the inner trouser leg 9 in the lower section, which is why an outer trouser leg 43 is used on the outside. The advantage is that the lower section of the trouser legs 13, 14, which are subject to increased wear when hiking, can be made of a more durable material.

[0036] The Fig. 19 shows a half-section of a lower trouser leg 7 with inner trouser leg 9 and outer trouser leg 43. The design is basically comparable to the Fig. 18, but here the inner trouser leg 9 and the outer trouser leg 43 are made in one piece by folding the fabric at the top.

[0037] The advantage is that the lower part of the trouser legs 13, 14, which are subject to increased wear when hiking, can be made of a more durable material.

[0038] The Fig. 20 and Fig. 21 show inner trouser legs 9, designed with peripheral elevations 19, which are designed in a grid-like or net-like manner. The elevations 19 are preferably made of applied rubber material. Instead of the grid-like or net-like structures, any other pattern can also be used. List of reference symbols 1 pair of hiking pants 2 Top edge of trousers 3 Bottom trouser edge 4 Knee area 5 Calf 6 Upper trouser leg 7 Lower trouser leg 8 Connecting seam between trouser leg and inner trouser leg 9 inner trouser leg 10 socks 11 Upper inner trouser leg edge 12 Lower inner trouser leg edge 13 Left trouser leg 14 Right trouser leg 15 Zip-off connection 16 Lower part of the inner trouser leg 17 Upper part of the inner trouser leg 18 Zippered side panel 19 Survey 20 Convex cross-section 21 Folding 22 inner trouser leg segment 23 Folding 24 Thick textile seam 25 Velcro fasteners 26 volumes 27 Spiral 28 studs 29 Elongated elements 30 snap fastener ball / socket 31 hooks 32 Leg 33 lower legs 34 Narrowest part of the lower leg 35 Cutting boundary line 36 Mid calf height 37 Lower calf height 38 shoe 39 cord 40 trouser top 41 Shoe entry opening 42 Half height of the lower leg 43 Outer trouser leg 44 fabric

Claims

[1] Hiking trousers with inner legs, which have a trouser top and two long trouser legs, characterized by that each trouser leg (13, 14) is equipped with a short inner trouser leg (9), that the inner trouser legs (9) are each sewn (8) to a trouser leg (13, 14) close to the upper inner trouser leg edge (11), that the upper inner trouser leg edges (11) begin at a height below the knee area (4), that the lower inner trouser leg edges (12) each end at least 40 millimeters above the lower trouser leg edge (3), that the lower area (16) of the inner trouser legs (9) is not sewn to a trouser leg (13, 14), that the inner trouser legs (9) are each equipped with at least four circumferential elevations (19), and that the height of the elevations (19) above the outer surface of the inner trouser legs (9) is in each case at least ten millimeters. [2] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to claim 1, characterized bythat the number of surrounding elevations (19) is arbitrary. [3] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the height of the elevations (19) above the outer surface of the inner trouser legs (9) is less than 10 millimetres. [4] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the inner trouser legs (9) are designed without elevations (19). [5] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the lower inner trouser leg edges (12) each end less than 40 millimetres above the lower trouser leg edge (3). [6] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the connection between the inner trouser leg (9) and the trouser leg (13, 14) is designed as a zip-off connection (18) as an alternative to a sewing seam (8). [7] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the circumferential elevations (19) are made from folds (23) of the fabric (44) of the inner trouser legs (9). [8] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the circumferential elevations (19) are made from folds (21) of inner trouser leg segments (22). [9] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the circumferential elevations (19) are made of thick textile seams (24). [10] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the circumferential elevations (19) are made of applied bands (26), fabric strips, belts, cords or straps. [11] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the circumferential elevations (19) are spiral-shaped (27). [12] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the circumferential elevations (19) are designed as a plurality of knobs (19). [13] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the circumferential elevations (19) are designed as a plurality of elongated elements (29), square elements, rectangular elements, ring-shaped elements, heart-shaped elements, eye-shaped elements, drop-shaped elements or animal paw-shaped elements. [14] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the circumferential elevations (19) are designed in a grid or net shape at least in some areas. [15] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the circumferential elevations (19) are made up of a plurality of elements of any shape and any pattern. [16] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the circumferential elevations (19) are formed by cords (39) or bands sewn into folded or double-layered fabric (44). [17] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that designs of the circumferential elevations (19) can be combined with one another as desired. [18] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the inner trouser legs (9) are designed with snap fastener balls, snap fastener pans (30) or hooks (31). [19] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the inner trouser legs (9) are made with velcro fasteners (25) or velcro fabric. [20] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the inner trouser legs (9) are designed with vertical zip-off connections. [21] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the trouser legs (13, 14) are shortened, that their lower region is used as an inner trouser leg (9), and that an outer trouser leg (43) is applied below the knee area (4). [22] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the trouser legs (13, 14) are shortened and that outer trouser legs (43) and inner trouser legs (9) are used below the knee area (4). [23] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the trouser legs (13, 14) have at least predominantly horizontal zip-off connections. [24] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the connections and seams are designed as adhesive or welded seams as an alternative to a textile sewing seam (8). [25] Hiking trousers with inner trouser legs according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the surrounding elevations (19) are interrupted in some areas.

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