Garter belt with magnetic fastening unit for gently attaching a stocking to a garment

Abstract

A garter belt for attaching a stocking to a garment, comprising a lingerie-side fastening unit with a hook for detachable connection to an eyelet of the garment and a stocking-side fastening unit with a first magnetic element and a second magnetic or magnetically effective counterpart, between which stocking material is held in the closed state, characterized in that the stocking-side fastening unit is designed in such a way that the forces acting on the stocking material are distributed over a surface, so that mechanical damage to the stocking material is reduced.

Description

1. Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a garter belt for attaching a stocking to a garment, in particular to lingerie and underwear articles.

[0002] The garter strap features a lingerie-side attachment unit designed for connection to a conventional eyelet / hook system of the garment.

[0003] Furthermore, the invention relates to a stocking-side fastening unit by means of which the stocking material is held, wherein this fastening unit comprises a magnetic holding device which differs from conventional mechanical clamping systems. 2. State of the art

[0004] Conventional garter belts use mechanical clamping systems with a tab, hook, and pressure plate for attaching stockings. With these systems, the stocking material is fixed between two components. This can lead to localized pressure points, especially with delicate or elastic stocking materials, which can promote damage or premature material fatigue. Furthermore, attaching the stocking with such clamping systems often requires precise positioning of the components.

[0005] Magnetic fastening mechanisms are known from other areas of clothing, for example in bra closures or decorative jewelry elements. However, these known magnetic systems are generally not designed for fixing thin, delicate stocking material and usually lack measures for the even distribution of the forces acting on the material.

[0006] Furthermore, known magnetic closures are not designed to be integrated into garter belts that interact with the common fastening infrastructure of lingerie items, especially eyelet hook systems.

[0007] Therefore, there is a need for a garter belt that allows for improved handling of the stocking-side attachment, protects the stocking material, and is compatible with existing lingerie fastening systems. 3. Object of the invention

[0008] The invention is based on the objective of providing a garter belt that retains the proven conventional eyelet-hook system for attachment to lingerie, while the sock-side fastening is designed in such a way that the sock material is reliably held and at the same time protected from mechanical damage, and enabling the application of the stocking with reduced handling effort. 4. Solution to the task

[0009] This problem is solved by a garter belt for fastening a stocking with the features of claim 1.

[0010] The garter strap features a lingerie-side fastening unit designed for detachable connection with a conventional eyelet-hook system of a lingerie or undergarment item.

[0011] Furthermore, the garter strap has a stocking-side fastening unit in which the stocking material is held between a first magnetic element and a second magnetic or magnetically effective counterpart.

[0012] The fastening unit on the stocking side is designed in such a way that the forces acting on the stocking material are distributed over a surface area, thus reducing mechanical damage. 5. Advantages of the invention

[0013] The invention offers the advantage that, while retaining a proven conventional eyelet-hook system for attachment to the lingerie, an improved stocking-side attachment is provided.

[0014] The design of the fastening unit on the stocking side keeps the stocking material flat, thereby reducing point loads and avoiding or at least minimizing mechanical damage, especially with fine stocking materials.

[0015] Furthermore, the stocking-side fastening unit allows for simplified handling when attaching the stocking, as precise positioning of mechanical clamping elements is no longer necessary.

[0016] The invention is compatible with existing lingerie and underwear articles and allows for different design variations of the stocking-side fastening unit.

[0017] Furthermore, the design of the stocking-side fastening unit is chosen in such a way that a holding effect sufficient for the intended purpose is achieved and different variants of the garter strap can be manufactured. 6. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention

[0018] The even distribution of force can be achieved through suitable design or material engineering measures, for example through structured surfaces of the magnetic elements, through coatings, through elastic or textile intermediate layers or through combinations of such measures.

[0019] The magnetic elements can be designed to interlock or self-position relative to each other. Furthermore, the garter-side fastening unit can be designed in various styles, incorporating decorative elements such as ornaments, rhinestones, crystals, or metal plates. These decorative elements are permanently attached to the fastening unit and constitute independent variations of the garter strap without affecting its technical function.

Claims

[1] Strap for attaching a stocking to a garment, comprising a lingerie-side fastening unit with a hook for detachable connection with an eyelet of the garment and a stocking-side fastening unit with a first magnetic element and a second magnetic or magnetically effective counterpart, between which stocking material is held when closed, characterized by , that the stocking-side fastening unit is designed in such a way that the forces acting on the stocking material are distributed over a surface area, so that mechanical damage to the stocking material is reduced. [2] Strap according to claim 1, characterized by , that the even distribution of forces acting on the stocking material is achieved through a design or material engineering measure. [3] Strap according to claim 2, characterized bythat the constructive or material-technical measure is formed by structured surfaces of the magnetic elements, by coatings, by elastic or textile intermediate layers, or by combinations of these measures. [4] Strap according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first magnetic element and the second magnetic or magnetically effective counterpart are designed to be form-fitting or self-positioning to each other, so that a defined relative position is assumed when closing. [5] Strap according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least one of the magnetic elements has a decorative element on its visible side.