Textile item, and method for producing same

Abstract

The invention relates to a textile item having two layers (1, 2) of elastic material that are interconnected by means of a connection (3) having at least two connecting portions (4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17). At least two connecting portions (4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17) are spaced apart from one another and there is an opening (8, 13) through the two layers (1, 2) between these spaced-apart connecting portions (4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17). The connection (3) is less elastic than the two layers (1, 2), the two layers (1, 2) are folded over in the region of at least one connecting portion (4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15) and this connecting portion (4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15) is arranged between the layers (1, 2).

Description

[0001] TEXTILE ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE

[0002] The invention relates to a textile article comprising two layers of elastic material which are connected to one another by means of a connection having at least two connecting sections, wherein at least two connecting sections are spaced apart from one another and there is an opening through both layers between these spaced connecting sections.

[0003] The invention further relates to a method for producing such a textile article.

[0004] Such a textile article is known from AT 523869 A1, which proposes a through-opening in a textile surface, which is for example part of a piece of clothing and can be used as a pocket opening, which is easy to reach through, automatically returns to the state it was in before the reach through after the reach through and is designed in such a way that it can be used independently of the type of textile surface to be reached through and on the other hand of the area of ​​the textile surface on which the through-opening is located.

[0005] Accordingly, the textile article according to the invention should in principle also be able to be used for narrowing pocket openings, but also in the area of ​​neck openings, sleeves and the like, as well as for carrier bags, backpacks or the like.

[0006] The invention is based on the object of providing a textile article of the aforementioned type that is easy to manufacture and meets the aforementioned requirements. This object is achieved by a textile article having the features of claim 1.

[0007] The invention is further based on the object of providing a method for producing such a textile article.

[0008] This problem is solved by a method having the features of claim 14.

[0009] Preferred, but not mandatory, features and embodiments of the invention, which - as far as functionally possible - can be combined with one another as desired, are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0010] Advantageously, but not necessarily, the two layers consist of an elastic material that is more elastic (i.e., more easily stretchable) than the material or materials in whose area (e.g. outer fabric of trousers or a jacket) the textile article according to the invention is inserted (e.g., sewn in) or applied (e.g., sewn on).

[0011] What is essential in the invention is that the connection between the two layers is less elastic (i.e. less easily stretchable) than the layers themselves. It is also essential that the two layers are folded over in the area of ​​at least one connecting section and that this connecting section is arranged between the layers.

[0012] These measures have the advantage that, on the one hand, the connection itself is hidden behind one of the two layers and, on the other hand, an opening is formed whose edge has less elasticity than the surrounding material of the two layers, i.e. is less easily stretched, whereby the opening reliably closes again (returns to the state it was in before the penetration) if, for example, a hand is pulled out of the pocket again, whereby, due to the higher elasticity of the surrounding layers, access to the interior of the pocket, such as reaching into the pocket with one hand, is possible at the same time without any problems.

[0013] The folding (or turning over) of one of the two layers in the area of ​​at least one connecting section is carried out in such a way that one of the two layers is guided or pushed completely through the opening after the connection and the opening have been made, whereby the layers are folded over in the area of ​​at least one connecting section and at least this connecting section is arranged and concealed between the layers.

[0014] On the one hand, it is possible for the two layers to be folded over in the area of ​​the entire connection, so that the entire connection is arranged between the layers. The opening is then completely exposed and not covered by any of the layers.

[0015] On the other hand, it is also possible that - as just described

[0016] - one of the two layers is guided completely through the opening after the connection and the opening have been made, but only a section of the two layers is folded over at the edge of the opening and another section of one of these layers is placed over (behind) the opening. Looking through the opening, the entire connection is still behind the front layer, although behind the opening is the unfolded section of the rear layer that was originally guided through the opening.

[0017] If the opening is to be covered completely or partially by one of the two layers, it is also possible according to the invention to fold one of the two layers either on one side of the opening or on both opposite sides of the opening and to place it with the folded edge area(s) completely or partially over the opening.

[0018] This embodiment of the invention is particularly suitable when the opening is not linear but flat and is to be completely or partially concealed on one side.

[0019] When terms such as "above" or "in front of" and "below" or "behind" the opening are used in this description, they are essentially synonymous, because it is only a question of the direction of view whether something is "above", "below", "behind" or "in front of" the opening.

[0020] There are several inventive ways of producing the connection, which - where appropriate - can be combined with each other as desired:

[0021] • The connecting sections between which the opening is located extend along two parallel, unconnected lines or two parallel lines which are reinforced or connected at the ends by additional means.

[0022] • The connecting sections between which the opening is located extend along a closed line which is, for example, n-sided, rectangular, triangular, hexagonal, octagonal, trapezoidal, semicircular, round, oval or rounded.

[0023] • The connecting sections between which the opening is located extend along parallel lines and the opening has the shape of a line, at the ends of which a circle or other geometric shape is optionally punched out to prevent tearing.

[0024] • The connecting sections between which the opening is located extend along a closed line, and a surrounded surface forming the opening is removed with a small distance to the connection.

[0025] • The part of the layer lying over the opening may be reinforced, for example by a seam, melting of plastic, for example rubber, an additional tape, an additional fabric or a sewn-in wire or plastic along a lip or the sides of the part of the layer lying over the opening.

[0026] In this way, differently shaped openings can be produced which have the properties according to the invention and are not, completely or only partially covered.

[0027] As for the connection itself, there are inventive possibilities for producing it, which - where appropriate - can be combined with each other and with the possibilities mentioned above:

[0028] • The connection is made by dotted or spot ultrasonic welding or by a flexible layer, such as a rubber strip, which is melted between the flat pieces.

[0029] • The connection is made by a seam or several short, separate seams with a thread that is flexible, whereby the seam or the short seams are less elastic than the layers.

[0030] • The connection is reinforced with an elastic band that is loosely placed around the connection or is connected to the connection, for example by being fused in.

[0031] • The connection is reinforced by bonding a flexible layer to one of the layers in the area where the connection is to be created, for example, by melting a plastic onto one of the layers, either point by point or across the entire surface. In this way, the elastic properties of the connection can be precisely tailored to the specific requirements.

[0032] In order to stabilize the textile article, in a further development of the invention the layers can be connected to one another at an outer edge.

[0033] The layers of the article according to the invention can be made of any elastic material, although it is preferred if they are produced using a knitting process because these materials have the advantage that no "runs" occur.

[0034] In the invention, the opening can be produced in particular by cutting, laser cutting, ultrasonic cutting or punching, although other separation processes are of course also possible.

[0035] Although it is preferred in the invention that in the manufacturing process of the textile article according to the invention the connection is made first and then the opening, it is in principle also possible to make the opening in the layers first and only then the connection between the layers.

[0036] Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention, which do not limit the scope of protection, with reference to the accompanying drawings. It shows:

[0037] Fig. 1 shows two non-connected layers of a textile fabric for producing a textile article according to the invention,

[0038] Fig. 2 the two layers in the connected state and with a linear opening,

[0039] Fig. 3 shows the textile article when a layer is passed through the opening, Fig. 4 shows the textile article with completely unfolded layers in section,

[0040] Fig . 5 the textile article with only partially unfolded layers in section ,

[0041] Fig. 6 is a plan view of the textile article in the state of Fig. 5,

[0042] Fig. 7 is a plan view of a further embodiment of a textile article according to the invention,

[0043] Fig. 8 shows a section through yet another embodiment of a textile article according to the invention, and

[0044] Fig. 9 shows a section through yet another embodiment of a textile article according to the invention.

[0045] The drawings illustrate embodiments of textile articles according to the invention. These are, however, only examples. Apart from the inventive features as defined in the claims, many components may also be designed differently within the scope of the present invention without this requiring specific mention below. In particular, components and features described in the various embodiments of the invention may be combined with one another in any way, even without this being expressly mentioned in every possible case.

[0046] In particular, process-related features may also be relevant for the textile article itself and vice versa.

[0047] Fig. 1 shows a first layer 1 and a second layer 2 made of an elastic, textile material, for example a knitted fabric, one layer 2 being shown with dots for illustrative reasons. The two layers 1, 2 can be the same or different sizes and made of different materials. In Fig. 2, the two layers 1, 2 are shown lying one above the other, being connected to one another via a connection 3. In the embodiment shown, the connection 3 consists of two connecting sections 4, 5 which run along parallel lines and are connected to one another at their ends via curved connecting sections 6, 7.

[0048] The connection 3 can, as shown in the embodiment of Fig. 2, be a point-shaped ultrasonic weld, but can also be a continuous weld or conventional seam or the like.

[0049] Between the two parallel connecting sections 4, 5 there is an opening 8, which also runs along a line and can be produced, for example, by mechanical cutting with scissors or a knife, laser cutting, ultrasonic cutting or punching.

[0050] Fig. 3 shows how a layer 1 is inserted through the opening 8. When the two layers 1, 2 are subsequently aligned parallel to one another again, they assume the position shown in section in Fig. 4, whereby all connecting sections (only the connecting sections 4 and 5 are visible) of the connection 3 lie between the layers 1, 2, by both layers 1, 2 being folded over in the area of ​​the connecting sections 4, 5 (and the connecting sections 6, 7 not shown in Fig. 4).

[0051] Figs. 5 and 6 show another arrangement of the layers 1, 2 according to the invention, wherein in this embodiment only one layer 1 (the front or upper layer in Figs. 5 and 6) is folded over in the connecting region 5, whereas both layers 1, 2 are folded over in the connecting region 4. The second (rear) layer 2 is folded along an edge 9 in the region adjoining the connecting section 5, whereby the layer 2 lies behind the opening 8 and covers it from behind.

[0052] The position of the rear layer 2 shown in Fig. 5 can be produced either by first producing the position shown in Fig. 4 and then folding the left section 11 back under the right section 12 by folding the layer 2 along the edge 9, or by initially folding only the right section 12 under the upper layer 1 and folding the layer 2 along the edge 9.

[0053] Fig. 7 shows a further embodiment of a textile article according to the invention, which has an opening 13 which in this embodiment is substantially circular and cut out of the two layers 1, 2 with a small spacing of connecting sections 14, 15, 16, 17.

[0054] The embodiment of Fig. 7 has a certain similarity to the embodiment of Figs. 5 and 6, but not just one, but both sections 11, 12 of the lower layer 2 are folded along edges 9, 10 in the direction of the opening 13 and cover the opening 13 halfway from the back.

[0055] In this embodiment, the upper layer 1 is folded over in the area of ​​all connecting sections 14, 15, 16, 17, but the lower layer 2 is folded over only in the curved connecting sections 14, 15, but not in the areas 16, 17 between the respective edges 9, 10.

[0056] In the embodiment of Fig. 8, which largely corresponds to the embodiment of Fig. 4, the layers 1, 2 are additionally connected to one another at their circumferential outer edge 18 in order to stabilize the textile article.

[0057] Similarly, in the embodiment of Fig. 9, which largely corresponds to the embodiment of Figs. 5 and 6, the layers 1, 2 are additionally connected to one another at an outer edge 19 in order to stabilize the textile article.

[0058] Reference symbol list:

[0059] 1 first layer

[0060] 2 second layer

[0061] 3 Connection

[0062] 4 parallel connecting section

[0063] 5 parallel connecting section

[0064] 6 arched connecting section

[0065] 7 arched connecting section

[0066] 8 linear opening

[0067] 9 edge

[0068] 10 edge

[0069] Section 11

[0070] Section 12

[0071] 13 circular opening

[0072] 14 connecting section

[0073] 15 connecting section

[0074] 16 Area

[0075] 17 Area

[0076] 18 outer edge

[0077] 19 outer edge

Claims

Claims:

1. Textile article with two layers (1, 2) of elastic Material which is connected to one another by means of a connection (3) with at least two connecting sections (4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17), wherein at least two connecting sections (4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17) are spaced apart from one another and there is an opening (8, 13) through both layers (1, 2) between these spaced-apart connecting sections (4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17), characterized in that the connection (3) is less elastic than the two layers (1, 2), that the two layers (1, 2) are folded over in the region of at least one connecting section (4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15), and that this connecting section (4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15) is arranged between the layers (1, 2).

2. Article according to claim 1, characterized in that the two layers (1, 2) are folded over in the region of the entire connection (3), and that the entire connection (3) is arranged between the layers (1, 2).

3. Article according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connecting sections (4, 5) extend along two parallel, unconnected lines or two parallel lines which are reinforced and / or connected to each other at the ends by additional means (6, 7), or in that the two connecting sections (14, 15, 16, 17) extend along a closed line which is, for example, n-sided, rectangular, triangular, hexagonal, octagonal, trapezoidal, semicircular, round, oval or rounded.

4. Article according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the connecting sections (4, 5) along parallel lines and the opening (8) is located therebetween and has the shape of a line, at the ends of which a circle or other geometric shape is optionally punched out to prevent tearing.

5. Article according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the connecting sections (14, 15, 16, 17) of the connection (3) extend along a closed line and a surface surrounded by this at a small distance from the connection (3) forms the opening (13).

6. Article according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that one of the two layers (2) lies at least partially over the opening (8, 13).

7. Article according to claim 6, characterized in that one of the two layers (2) lies completely over the opening (8).

8. Article according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that one of the two layers (1, 2) is folded either on one side of the opening (8) or on both opposite sides of the opening (13) and lies with the folded section(s) (11, 12) wholly or partly over the opening (8, 13).

9. Article according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the connection (3) is made by dotted or spot ultrasonic welding or by a flexible layer, for example a rubber strip, which is melted between the flat pieces.

10. Article according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the connection (3) is made by a seam or several short separate seams with a thread which is flexible is manufactured, and that the seam or the short seams are or are less elastic overall than the layers (1, 2).

11. Article according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the connection (3) is reinforced with an elastic band which is loosely placed around the connection (3) or connected to the connection (3), for example fused into it.

12. Article according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the layers (1, 2) are connected to one another at an outer edge in order to stabilize the textile article.

13. Article according to claim 6 and optionally one of claims 7 to 12, characterized in that the portion (11, 12) of the layer (2) lying above the opening (8, 13) is reinforced, for example by a seam, melting of plastic, for example rubber, an additional band or a sewn-in wire or plastic along a lip or the sides of the part of the layer lying above the opening (8, 13).

14. A method for producing a textile article, in which two layers (1, 2) of elastic material are joined together by means of a connection (3) with at least two connecting sections (4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17), wherein at least two connecting sections (4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17) are spaced apart from one another, and wherein the layers (1, 2) between these connecting sections (4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17) within the connection (3) are severed and an opening (8, 13) is produced through both layers (1, 2), characterized in that the connection (3) is less elastic than the two layers (1, 2), that one of the both layers (2) are guided through the opening (8, 13), and that the layers (1, 2) are folded over in the region of at least one connecting section (4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17) in such a way that this connecting section (4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17) is arranged between the layers (1, 2).

15. Method according to claim 14, characterized in that the two layers (1, 2) are folded over in the region of the entire connection (3) so that the entire connection (3) is arranged between the layers (1, 2).

16. Method according to claim 14, characterized in that a section (12) of one of the two layers (2) is folded over and another section (11) of this layer (2) is folded and remains over the opening (8, 13) or is placed over the opening (8, 13).

17. Method according to claim 14, characterized in that one of the two layers (2) is folded either on one side of the opening (8) or on both opposite sides of the opening (13) and is placed with the folded section(s) (11, 12) completely or partially over the opening (8, 13).

18. Method according to one of claims 14 to 17, characterized in that the connection (3) is made along a closed line which surrounds a surface which is removed at a small distance from the connection (3) and forms the opening (13).

19. Method according to one of claims 14 to 18, characterized in that the connection (3) is made by dotted or spot ultrasonic welding or by a flexible layer, for example a rubber strip, which is melted between the flat pieces.

20. Method according to one of claims 14 to 19, characterized in that the connection (3) is made by a seam or several short separate seams with a thread which is flexible, the seam or the short seams being less elastic overall than the layers (1, 2).

21. Method according to one of claims 14 to 20, characterized in that the connection (3) is reinforced with an elastic band which is loosely placed around the connection (3) or is connected to the connection (3), for example by being melted in.

22. Method according to one of claims 14 to 21, characterized in that the layers (1, 2) are joined together at an outer edge (18, 19) in order to form the textile To stabilize articles.

23. Method according to claim 16 and optionally one of claims 17 to 22, characterized in that the portion (11, 12) of the layer (2) lying above the opening (8, 13) is reinforced, for example by a seam, melting of plastic, for example rubber, an additional band, an additional fabric or a sewn-in wire or plastic along a lip or the sides of the part of the layer lying above the opening (8, 13).

24. Method according to one of claims 14 to 23, characterized in that the connection (3) is reinforced by connecting a flexible layer in the area in which the connection (3) is to be created to one of the layers (1, 2) before connecting the layers (1, 2), for example by melting a plastic, for example pointwise or flatly, onto one of the layers (1, 2).

25. Method according to one of claims 14 to 24, characterized in that the opening (8, 13) is produced by cutting, laser cutting, ultrasonic cutting or punching.

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