PROTECTIVE LAYOUT FOR CLOTHES

Abstract

This utility model relates to a protective clothing arrangement. The protective arrangement is designed to cover, at least partially, a part of the user's body when wearing the garment. The protective arrangement comprises a plurality of overlapping layers connected to each other at one or more edges of the protective arrangement. Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: PROTECTIVE LAYOUT FOR CLOTHING

[0001] The present utility model relates to a protective arrangement for clothing.

[0002] As is known, the use of clothing equipped with protective devices is required or necessary for carrying out many activities in the civil, industrial, military and sporting fields.

[0003] Certain known types of clothing include protective elements made of plastic material arranged in suitable assembly pockets or sewn or glued onto assembly surfaces provided for this purpose.

[0004] Clothing of this type is often not particularly ergonomic and comfortable for the user, especially if the body parts to be protected have a pronounced curvature (for example, the user's elbows, joints, knees, or head) and if substantially flat protective elements are used, which must adapt to the three-dimensional profile of the body. Such clothing is also likely to be improved in terms of industrial manufacturability and relative production costs.

[0005] Other known types of clothing include elements made of plastic molded onto assembly parts made of fabric or plastic. Clothing of this type can also be uncomfortable for the wearer and relatively complex and expensive to produce on an industrial scale.

[0006] The main objective of the present utility model is to provide a protective clothing arrangement that resolves the drawbacks of the known art.

[0007] In the context of this objective, an object of the present utility model is to provide a protective arrangement that ensures a high level of protection and ergonomics for the user.

[0008] Another object of the present utility model is to provide a protective arrangement that is simple and inexpensive to produce on an industrial scale.

[0009] This objective and these objects, in addition to other objects which will become clear from the following description and the accompanying drawings, are achieved, according to the utility model, by a protective clothing arrangement, according to the invention, proposed below.

[0010] The protective arrangement, according to the utility model, is adapted to cover, at least partially, a part of the user's body when using the garment.

[0011] The protection arrangement, according to the utility model, comprises a plurality of layers superimposed on each other and connected to each other, preferably at one or more peripheral edges.

[0012] In particular, the protection arrangement, according to the utility model, comprises: - a first layer, elastically deformable, having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; - a first structure made of thermoplastic material connected to the first layer and arranged to cover, at least partially, the first surface of the first layer. The first structure made of thermoplastic material is elastically deformable in one or more directions; - a second, elastically deformable layer, having a third and a fourth surface opposite to each other. The third surface of the second layer is oriented towards the first layer, and the fourth surface of the second layer is oriented in the opposite direction to the first layer. The first structure, made of thermoplastic material, is thus interposed between the first and second layers.

[0013] Preferably, the first structure made of thermoplastic material is deposited on the first layer by means of an injection molding process.

[0014] Preferably, the first structure made of thermoplastic material comprises a plurality of elements made of thermoplastic material, separated and arranged side by side.

[0015] Preferably, one or more groups of said elements made of thermoplastic material are linked together so as to facilitate the deformation of the first structure made of thermoplastic material along corresponding preferential deformation lines.

[0016] Preferably, the first and second layers are linked together in one or more link regions configured to form one or more edges of the protection arrangement.

[0017] According to one possible embodiment of the utility model, the second layer is connected to the first structure made of thermoplastic material at one or more second bonding regions.

[0018] According to one possible embodiment of the utility model, the second layer includes an opening so as to only partially cover the first structure made of thermoplastic material.

[0019] Preferably, the second layer is connected to the first structure made of thermoplastic material at one or more second bonding regions configured to form one or more edges of the aforementioned opening.

[0020] According to one possible embodiment of the utility model, the protective arrangement comprises a second structure made of thermoplastic material connected to the second layer and arranged to cover, at least partially, the fourth surface of the second layer. The second structure made of thermoplastic material is elastically deformable in one or more directions.

[0021] The first and second structures made of thermoplastic material of the protective arrangement are in positions opposite to each other with respect to the second layer.

[0022] According to one possible embodiment of the utility model, the protection arrangement includes a second structure made of thermoplastic material connected to the second layer and arranged so as to cover, at least partially, the third surface of the second layer.

[0023] The second structure made of thermoplastic material is elastically deformable in one or more directions.

[0024] The first and second structures made of thermoplastic material of the protective arrangement are interposed between the first and second layers and face each other.

[0025] According to one possible embodiment of the utility model, the protection arrangement comprises a third layer having a fifth surface and a sixth surface opposite to each other. The fifth surface of the third layer is oriented towards the first layer and the sixth surface of the third layer is oriented in the opposite direction to the first layer.

[0026] The protective arrangement comprises a second structure made of thermoplastic material connected to the third layer and arranged to cover, at least partially, the fifth surface of the third layer. The second structure made of thermoplastic material is elastically deformable in one or more directions.

[0027] The second structure made of thermoplastic material is interposed between the first and third layers. The first and second thermoplastic structures of the protective arrangement are located in positions opposite to each other with respect to the first layer.

[0028] According to one possible embodiment of the utility model, the protection arrangement comprises a third layer having a fifth surface and a sixth surface opposite to each other. The fifth surface of the third layer is oriented towards the first layer and the sixth surface of the third layer is oriented in the opposite direction to the first layer.

[0029] The protective arrangement comprises a second structure made of thermoplastic material connected to the first layer and arranged to cover, at less partially, the second surface of the first layer. The second structure, made of thermoplastic material, is elastically deformable in one or more directions.

[0030] The first and second structures made of thermoplastic material of the protective arrangement are in positions opposite to each other with respect to the first layer.

[0031] According to one possible embodiment of the utility model, the protection arrangement comprises a third layer having a fifth surface and a sixth surface opposite to each other. The fifth surface of the third layer is oriented towards the first layer and the sixth surface of the third layer is oriented in the opposite direction to the first layer.

[0032] The protective arrangement comprises a second structure made of thermoplastic material connected to the third layer and arranged to cover, at least partially, the sixth surface of the third layer. The second structure made of thermoplastic material is elastically deformable in one or more directions.

[0033] The first and second structures made of thermoplastic material of the protective arrangement are in positions opposite to each other with respect to the first and third layers.

[0034] Preferably, the first, second and third layers are linked together in the aforementioned first linking regions.

[0035] Preferably, the second structure made of thermoplastic material is deposited onto a corresponding support layer by means of an injection molding process. Preferably, the second structure made of thermoplastic material comprises a plurality of elements made of thermoplastic material, separated and arranged side by side.

[0036] Preferably, one or more groups of elements made of thermoplastic material are linked together so as to facilitate the deformation of the second structure made of thermoplastic material along preferential deformation lines.

[0037] Other features and advantages of the protective arrangement, according to the utility model, can be better appreciated by referring to the following description and the accompanying figures, provided purely for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, in which: - [Fig.1] and [Fig.2] schematically illustrate some clothing which includes the protective arrangement, according to the utility model; - [Fig.3], [Fig.4], [Fig.4A] and [Fig.5] schematically illustrate the arrangement protection, according to the utility model; - [Fig.6] and [Fig.7] schematically illustrate a further example of garment which includes the protective arrangement, according to the utility model, according to the embodiment variant of [Fig.4]; - [Fig.8] schematically illustrates an additional embodiment variant of the protection arrangement, according to the utility model; - [Fig. 9] and [Fig. 10] schematically illustrate a variant implementation additional protection arrangement, according to the utility model; - [Fig.11], [Fig.12], [Fig.13], [Fig.14] and [Fig.15] schematically illustrate additional embodiment variants of the protection arrangement, according to the utility model.

[0038] With reference to the figures cited, the present utility model refers to a protective arrangement 1 for a garment 100.

[0039] Figures 1-2 and 6 illustrate various types of clothing 100 including the protective arrangement 1 at specific parts of the body to be covered and protected, for example the shoulders, elbows and knees of the user.

[0040] In principle, the garment 100 can be of any type and have any use in the civil, industrial, military or sporting fields. It can be an article of clothing, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, or an accessory intended to be worn by the user (for example a knee pad, an elbow pad, a pad, and so on) in order to protect a specific part of the body, as shown in [Fig. 6].

[0041] Figures 3-5, 7 schematically illustrate the protection arrangement of the utility model in a basic configuration.

[0042] The protective arrangement 1 comprises a plurality of layers superimposed one on top of the other and connected to each other, preferably at one or more peripheral edges 2 ([Fig. 3]). As a whole, the protective arrangement thus consists of a multilayer structure capable of elastically deforming, at least partially, to follow the profile of the body part to be covered and protected.

[0043] Said configuration is very advantageous since it considerably facilitates the industrial production of the protective arrangement by means of procedures compatible and integrable with the industrial manufacturing processes of the garment 100. According to the utility model, the protective arrangement 1 comprises a first layer 11, elastically deformable, having a first surface 111 and a second surface 112 opposed to each other.

[0044] Generally, the first layer 11 is intended to serve as a support layer for a structure made of elastically deformable thermoplastic material.

[0045] The layer 11 of the protective arrangement could be an integral part of the garment 100 or be connected to it by means of known techniques, for example sewing, gluing, heat sealing, and so on.

[0046] Preferably, the first layer 11 is made of an elastically deformable material chosen from: a fabric, a non-woven fabric, an expanded material, or a combination of these materials.

[0047] Preferably, the first layer 11 is arranged so that it can be heat-sealed to at least one other layer of the protective arrangement. In this case, if necessary, it could be at least partially covered (for example at the edges of the protective arrangement) by a heat-sealable material, for example TPU or PVC.

[0048] Preferably, the first layer 11 is made, at least partially, of a breathable material to ensure improved comfort for the user.

[0049] The protective arrangement 1 comprises a first structure 10 made of thermoplastic material connected to the first layer 11 and arranged so as to cover at least partially the surface 111 of said layer.

[0050] Preferably, the aforementioned thermoplastic material is made of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), PVC (polyvinyl chloride), HDPE (high-density polyethylene), LDPE (low-density polyethylene) or other suitable thermoplastic materials.

[0051] In principle, the structure 10 made of thermoplastic material can be obtained by depositing a thermoplastic material on the first surface 111 of the first layer 11 by means of any known industrial process, for example injection molding, additive printing by a 3D printer, bonding, heat sealing, casting, and other similar processes.

[0052] Preferably, the first structure 10 made of thermoplastic material is however deposited on the first layer 11 by means of an injection molding process.

[0053] The first structure 10 made of thermoplastic material is elastically deformable, preferably along one or more directions of deformation.

[0054] The first structure 10 made of thermoplastic material can have a continuous, lattice or discrete configuration. Preferably, however, it comprises a plurality of shaped elements made of thermoplastic material separated from each other and arranged side by side according to the desired pattern, for example according to the solutions described in patent application DE102020120936A1.

[0055] Preferably, groups of elements made of thermoplastic material are linked together in such a way as to facilitate the deformation of the structure along corresponding preferential deformation lines.

[0056] The protective arrangement 1 comprises a second layer 12, elastically deformable, having a third surface 123 and a fourth surface 124 opposed to each other.

[0057] The second layer 12 is arranged so that the third surface 123 of the second layer 12 is oriented towards the first layer 11 and the fourth surface 124 is oriented in the opposite direction with respect to layer IL

[0058] Generally, the second layer 12 is intended to cover the first structure 10 made of thermoplastic material connected to the first layer IL

[0059] The structure 10 made of thermoplastic material, connected to the first layer 11, is interposed between the layers 11, 12 of the protective arrangement, in particular between the first surface 111 of the first layer 11 and the third surface 123 of the second layer 12.

[0060] According to certain embodiments of the utility model, better described below, layer 12 of the protection arrangement can also serve as a support layer for an additional elastically deformable structure.

[0061] The second layer 12 could be an integral part of the garment 100 or be connected to it by means of known techniques, for example sewing, gluing, heat sealing, and so on.

[0062] Preferably, the second layer 12 is made of an elastically deformable material chosen from: a fabric, a non-woven fabric, an expanded material, a thermoplastic material, or a combination of these materials.

[0063] Preferably, the second layer 12 is arranged so that it can be heat-sealed to at least one other layer of the protective arrangement. In this case, if necessary, it could be at least partially covered (for example at the edges of the protective arrangement) by a heat-sealable material, for example TPU or PVC.

[0064] Preferably, the first and second layers 11,12 mentioned above of the protective arrangement are connected (preferably by heat sealing) to each other in one or more bonding regions 2. These are configured to form one or more edges of the protective arrangement, as illustrated in [Fig.3].

[0065] Preferably, the protection arrangement includes a cover layer 14 superimposed on layers 11, 12 in the bonding regions 2 of said layers.

[0066] The cover layer 14 is advantageously shaped (for example in an annular form) so as to follow the edges of the protective arrangement ([Fig.4A]).

[0067] Preferably, the cover layer 14 is made of a heat-sealable material, for example TPU or PVC.

[0068] Preferably, the cover layer 14 is connected to the edges of the second layer 12 before connecting the latter layer to the first layer 11. In other cases, the cover layer 11,12 could however be applied to the layers 11,12 when the latter are already connected to each other.

[0069] The solution proposed in [Fig. 4A] is particularly effective in ensuring an improved appearance of the overlapping arrangement. Indeed, the overlapping layer 14 ensures that the bonding zones 2 between the layers 11, 12 have a smooth linear profile even when the aforementioned layers have significant differences in thickness. The protective arrangement 1 can be arranged on a garment 11 in the orientation illustrated in [Fig. 4]. The first layer 11 is intended to be oriented towards the user's body, while the second layer 12 is intended to be oriented outwards. In other cases, the protective arrangement 1 can be arranged on a garment 11 in a reversed orientation, illustrated in [Fig. 5]. According to this configuration, the second layer 12 is intended to be oriented towards the user's body, while the first layer 11 is intended to be oriented outwards.

[0070] The protective arrangement 1 may be intended to be applied to clothing or parts of clothing having a very slight curve. In this case, during use, the protective arrangement will have a substantially flat or slightly curved configuration so as to follow the profile of the part of the user's body to be covered.

[0071] Figures 6 and 7 illustrate an example in which the protective arrangement 1 is applied to garments having a very pronounced curvature or having a tubular or semi-tubular structure. In this case, the protective arrangement 1 may have a distinctly curved configuration. For example, the first layer 11 may be folded and connected to an edge 101A of the garment 100 so as to form the aforementioned tubular or semi-tubular structure.

[0072] Figure 8 illustrates a variant embodiment of the utility model.

[0073] According to said embodiment, the arrangement 1 comprises a first layer 11, a first structure 10 made of thermoplastic material and a second layer 12 arranged according to the configuration of [Fig.4].

[0074] However, the second layer 12 is connected to the first structure 10 made of thermoplastic material at one or more second bonding regions 3.

[0075] This solution is particularly advantageous since it ensures improved cohesion between the parts of the protective arrangement.

[0076] The bond between the second layer 12 and the structure 10 made of thermoplastic material can be obtained by means of known techniques, for example fusion between layers, bonding, heat sealing, and so on.

[0077] The bond between the second layer 12 and the structure 10 is preferably flat. However, it could also be obtained in a curved shape, after preforming the protective arrangement.

[0078] The protective arrangement, according to said embodiment, can be arranged on a garment 11 in the orientation illustrated in [Fig.8] or with a reversed orientation, in a manner analogous to the configuration illustrated in [Fig.5].

[0079] Figures 9 and 10 illustrate an additional embodiment variant of the utility model.

[0080] The protective arrangement 1 comprises a first layer 11, a first structure 10 made of thermoplastic material and a second layer 12 according to the configuration illustrated in [Fig.4].

[0081] In this case, the second layer 12 includes an opening 4. The structure 10 made of thermoplastic material is thus only partially covered by the second layer 12, even when the layers 11, 12 of the protective arrangement are connected to each other.

[0082] Preferably, the second layer 12 is connected to the first structure 10 made of thermoplastic material in one or more second bonding zones 3 configured to form one or more edges of the opening 4.

[0083] Preferably, the bond between the second layer 12 and the structure 10 made of thermoplastic material is achieved by heat sealing. For this purpose, the second layer 12 could be made of a thermoplastic material or be covered with a heat-sealable material at the edges of the opening 4.

[0084] When produced according to this variant, the protective arrangement is preferably arranged on a garment 11 in the orientation illustrated in [Fig. 10], with the second layer 12 facing outwards and the first layer 11 facing towards the user's body. In this way, the structure 10 made of thermoplastic material can advantageously be visible on the outside, giving the garment 100 on which the protective arrangement is applied a particular aesthetic appearance and ensuring better breathability ([Fig. 9]).

[0085] According to additional embodiment variants of the utility model (Figures 11 to 15), the protection arrangement 1 comprises a second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material connected to a layer of the protection arrangement.

[0086] In this case also, the thermoplastic material can be made of TPE, TPU, PVC, HDPE, LDPE or other suitable thermoplastic materials.

[0087] In principle, the structure 20 made of thermoplastic material can be obtained by depositing a thermoplastic material on a surface of the relative support layer by means of any known industrial process, for example injection molding, additive printing by a 3D printer, bonding, heat sealing, casting, and other similar processes.

[0088] Preferably, the second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material is however deposited on the relative support layer by means of an injection molding process.

[0089] The second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material is elastically deformable, preferably along one or more directions of deformation.

[0090] The second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material can have a continuous, lattice or discrete configuration. Preferably, however, it comprises a plurality of shaped elements made of thermoplastic material, separated from each other and arranged side by side according to the desired pattern, for example according to the solutions described in patent application DE102020120936A1.

[0091] Preferably, groups of elements made of thermoplastic material are linked together in such a way as to facilitate the deformation of the structure 20 along corresponding preferential deformation lines.

[0092] Fig. 11 illustrates an additional embodiment variant of the utility model.

[0093] The protective arrangement 1 comprises a first layer 11, a first structure 10 made of thermoplastic material and a second layer 12 according to the configuration illustrated in [Fig.4] or, where applicable, the configurations of Figures 8 and 10.

[0094] In this case, the protective arrangement includes, however, a second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material connected to the second layer 12 and arranged so as to cover, at least partially, the fourth surface 124 of the second layer.

[0095] The second layer 12 therefore serves as a support layer for the second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material.

[0096] The structures 10, 20 made of thermoplastic material are arranged in positions opposite to each other with respect to the second layer 12.

[0097] The protective arrangement is preferably mounted on a garment 11 in the orientation shown in [Fig. 11], with the second layer 12 facing outwards and the first layer 11 facing towards the wearer's body. In this way, the second structure 20, made of thermoplastic material, can advantageously be visible from the outside and can give a particular aesthetic appearance to the garment 100 on which the protective arrangement is applied.

[0098] Figure 12 illustrates an additional embodiment variant of the utility model.

[0099] The protective arrangement 1 comprises a first layer 11, a first structure 10 made of thermoplastic material and a second layer 12 according to the configuration illustrated in [Fig.4] or, where applicable, the configurations of Figures 8 and 10.

[0100] In this case, the protective arrangement includes, however, a second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material connected to the second layer 12 and arranged so as to cover, at least partially, the third surface 123 of the second layer.

[0101] In this case also, the second layer 12 serves as a support layer for the second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material.

[0102] The structures 10, 20 made of thermoplastic material are interposed between the first and second layers 11, 12 and face each other.

[0103] The protective arrangement 1 can be arranged on a garment 11 in the orientation illustrated in [Fig. 12] or with a reversed orientation, in a manner analogous to the configuration illustrated in [Fig. 5].

[0104] According to additional embodiments of the utility model (Figures 13 to 15), the protection arrangement 1 comprises a third layer 13, preferably elastically deformable, in addition to the aforementioned second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material.

[0105] The third layer 13 can be intended to cover the second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material and / or to serve as a support layer for the latter.

[0106] The third layer 13 could be an integral part of the garment 100 or be connected to it by means of known techniques, for example sewing, gluing, heat sealing, and so on.

[0107] Preferably, the third layer 13 is made of an elastically deformable material selected from: a fabric, a non-woven fabric, a polyurethane foam, a thermoplastic material, or a combination of these materials.

[0108] Preferably, the third layer 13 is arranged so as to be heat-sealed to at least one other layer of the protective arrangement. In this case, if necessary, it could be at least partially covered (for example at the edges of the protective arrangement) by a heat-sealable material, for example TPU or PVC.

[0109] Preferably, the third layer 13 is connected to the aforementioned first and second layers 11, 12 of the protection arrangement at the level of the aforementioned link regions 2.

[0110] Fig. 13 illustrates an additional embodiment variant of the utility model.

[0111] The protective arrangement 1 comprises a first layer 11, a first structure 10 made of thermoplastic material and a second layer 12 according to the configuration illustrated in [Fig.4] or, where applicable, the configurations of Figures 8 and 10.

[0112] In this case, the protection arrangement 1 however includes a third layer 13 having a fifth surface 135 and a sixth surface 136 opposite the fifth surface 135.

[0113] The third layer 13 is arranged so that the fifth and sixth surfaces 135 are oriented towards the first layer 11 respectively, in the opposite direction with respect to said layer.

[0114] The protective arrangement includes a second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material connected to the third layer 13 and arranged so as to cover, at least partially, the fifth surface 135 of the third layer.

[0115] The third layer 13 therefore serves as a support layer for the second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material.

[0116] The structure 20 made of thermoplastic material is interposed between the first and third layers 11, 13 while the structures 10, 20 made of thermoplastic material are in positions opposite to each other with respect to the first layer 11.

[0117] The protective arrangement 1 can be arranged on a garment 11 in the orientation illustrated in [Fig. 13] or with a reversed orientation, in a manner analogous to the configuration illustrated in [Fig. 5].

[0118] Fig. 14 illustrates an additional embodiment variant of the utility model.

[0119] The protective arrangement 1 comprises a first layer 11, a first structure 10 made of thermoplastic material and a second layer 12 according to the configuration illustrated in [Fig.4] or, where applicable, the configurations of Figures 8 and 10.

[0120] In this case also, the protection arrangement 1 however includes a third layer 13 having a fifth surface 135 and a sixth surface 136 opposite the fifth surface 135.

[0121] The third layer 13 is arranged so that the fifth and sixth surfaces 135 are oriented towards the first layer 11 respectively and in the opposite direction to said layer.

[0122] The protective arrangement includes a second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material, connected to the first layer 11 and arranged so as to cover, at least partially, the second surface 112 of the first layer.

[0123] In this case, the first layer 11 therefore also serves as a support layer for the second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material.

[0124] The structure 20 made of thermoplastic material is interposed between the first and third layers 11, 13 while the structures 10, 20 made of thermoplastic material are in positions opposite to each other with respect to the first layer 11.

[0125] According to said embodiment, the third layer 13 can also be connected to the second structure 30 made of thermoplastic material at one or more corresponding bonding regions.

[0126] The protective arrangement 1 can be arranged on a garment 11 in the orientation illustrated in [Fig. 14] or with a reversed orientation in a manner analogous to the configuration illustrated in [Fig. 5].

[0127] Fig. 15 illustrates an additional embodiment variant of the utility model.

[0128] The protective arrangement 1 comprises a first layer 11, a first structure 10 made of thermoplastic material and a second layer 12 according to the configuration illustrated in [Fig.4] or, where applicable, the configurations of Figures 8 and 10.

[0129] In this case also, the protection arrangement 1 however includes a third layer 13 having a fifth surface 135 and a sixth surface 136 opposite the fifth surface 135.

[0130] The third layer 13 is arranged so that the fifth and sixth surfaces 135 are oriented towards the first layer 11 respectively in an opposite direction with respect to said layer.

[0131] The protective arrangement includes a second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material connected to the third layer 13 and arranged so as to cover, at least partially, the sixth surface 136 of the third layer.

[0132] The third layer 13 therefore also serves as a support layer for the second structure 20 made of thermoplastic material.

[0133] Structures 10, 20 are in positions opposite to each other with respect to the first and third layers 11, 13 oriented towards the respective surfaces 112, 135.

[0134] The protective arrangement 1 can be arranged on a garment 11 in the orientation illustrated in [Fig. 15] or with a reversed orientation in a manner analogous to the configuration illustrated in [Fig. 5].

[0135] The protective arrangement, according to the utility model, presents considerable advantages compared to the known art.

[0136] The protective arrangement comprises one or more structures 10, 20 made of thermoplastic material, which are elastically deformable both in the direction perpendicular and in the direction parallel to the respective support layers.

[0137] The structures 10, 20 made of thermoplastic material can therefore ensure an effective damping effect in case of impact on the user's body.

[0138] At the same time, said structures cooperate synergistically with the other elastically deformable layers of the protective arrangement to allow the entire multilayer structure to easily adapt to the shape of the body.

[0139] The protective arrangement thus ensures high performance in terms of protection against abrasion and impacts and guarantees high levels of ergonomics and comfort for the user.

[0140] The protective layers 12, 13 of the protective arrangement provide effective abrasion protection for the thermoplastic structures 10, 20 when said structures are oriented outwards. Conversely, when the aforementioned structures are oriented towards the user's body, said protective layers provide effective protection for the user's body against friction or contact allergies.

[0141] The protective arrangement can be produced in such a way that it can be easily applied to a garment, without significantly complicating the manufacturing process of the latter.

[0142] For example, due to its elastically deformable structure, the covering arrangement can be advantageously obtained with planar assembly techniques compatible with garment manufacturing techniques.

[0143] The protective arrangement can be easily produced on an industrial scale, with considerable advantages in terms of production time and costs.

Claims

Demands

1. Protective arrangement (1) for a garment, said protective arrangement being adapted to cover, at least partially, a part of the user's body when using said garment, said protective device comprising a plurality of layers superimposed one on top of the other and connected to each other, said protective arrangement being characterized in that it comprises: - a first layer (11), elastically deformable, having a first surface (111) and a second surface (112) opposite each other; - a first structure (10) made of thermoplastic material connected to said first layer (11) and arranged so as to cover, at least partially, the first surface (111) of said first layer, in which said first structure (10) made of thermoplastic material is elastically deformable;- a second layer (12), elastically deformable, having a third surface (123) and a fourth surface (124) opposite to each other, wherein the third surface (123) of said second layer is oriented towards said first layer (11) and the fourth surface (124) of said second layer is oriented in the opposite direction with respect to said first layer, wherein said first structure made of thermoplastic material (10) is interposed between said first and second layers.;

2. Protective arrangement, according to claim 1, characterized in that said first structure (10) made of thermoplastic material is deposited on said first layer (11) by means of an injection molding process.

3. Protective arrangement, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said first structure (10) made of thermoplastic material comprises a plurality of elements made of thermoplastic material, separated and arranged side by side.

4. Protective arrangement, according to claim 3, characterized in that one or more groups of said elements made of thermoplastic material are linked together so as to facilitate the deformation of said structure made of thermoplastic material along preferential deformation lines.

5. Protective arrangement, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said first and second layers (11, 12) are connected to each other at one or more connection regions (2) configured to form one or more edges of said protective arrangement.

6. Protective arrangement, according to claim 5, characterized in that it comprises a cover layer (14) which covers said first and second layers at the bonding regions (2) of said layers.

7. Protective arrangement, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said second layer (12) is connected to said first structure (10) made of thermoplastic material at one or more second bonding regions (3).

8. Protective arrangement, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said second layer (12) comprises an opening (4), said second layer (12) being connected to said first structure (10) made of thermoplastic material at the level of one or more second bonding regions (3) configured to form one or more edges of said opening.

9. Protective arrangement, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a second structure (20) made of thermoplastic material connected to said second layer (12) and arranged so as to cover, at least partially, the fourth surface (124) of said second layer, wherein said second structure (20) made of thermoplastic material is elastically deformable, wherein said first and second structures (10, 20) made of thermoplastic material are in positions opposite to each other with respect to said second layer (12).

10. Protective arrangement, according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it comprises a second structure (20) made of thermoplastic material connected to said second layer (12) and arranged so as to cover, at least partially, the third surface (123) of said second layer, in which said second structure (20) made of thermoplastic material is elastically deformable, in which said first and second structures (10, 20) made of thermoplastic material are interposed between said first and second layers (11, 12) and face each other.

11. Protective arrangement, according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it comprises: - a third layer (13), elastically deformable, having a fifth surface (135) and a sixth surface (136) opposite each other, in which the fifth surface (135) of said third layer is oriented towards said first layer (11) and the sixth surface (136) of said third layer is oriented in the opposite direction with respect to said first layer; - a second structure (20) made of thermoplastic material connected to said third layer (13) and arranged so as to cover, at least partially, the fifth surface (135) of said third layer, in which said second structure (20) made of thermoplastic material is elastically deformable, in which said second structure made of thermoplastic material (20) is interposed between said first and third layers, in which said first and second structures (10, 20) made of thermoplastic material are arranged in positions opposite to each other with respect to said first layer.

12. Protective arrangement, according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it comprises: - a third layer (13) having a fifth surface (135) and a sixth surface (136) opposite said fifth surface, in which the fifth surface (135) of said third layer is oriented towards said first layer (11) and the sixth surface (136) of said third layer is oriented in the opposite direction with respect to said first layer; - a second structure (20) made of thermoplastic material connected to said first layer (11) and arranged so as to cover, at least partially, the second surface (112) of said first layer, in which said second structure (20) made of thermoplastic material is elastically deformable, in which said second structure made of thermoplastic material (20) is interposed between said first and third layers (11, 13), in which said first and second structures (10, 20) made of thermoplastic material are in positions opposite to each other with respect to said first layer.

13. Protective arrangement, according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it comprises: - a third layer (13) having a fifth surface (135) and a sixth surface (136) opposite said fifth surface, in which the fifth surface (135) of said third layer is oriented towards said first layer (11) and the sixth surface (136) of said third layer is oriented in the opposite direction with respect to said first layer, - a second structure (20) made of thermoplastic material connected to said third layer (13) and arranged so as to cover, at least partially, the sixth surface (136) of said third layer, in which said second structure (20) made of thermoplastic material is elastically deformable, in which said first and second structures (10, 20) made of thermoplastic material are in positions opposite to each other with respect to said first and third layers.

14. Protective arrangement, according to any one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that the said first, second and third layers (11, 12, 13) are linked together at the level of said or said several first link regions (2).

15. Protective arrangement, according to any one of claims 9 to 14, characterized in that said second structure (20) made of thermoplastic material is deposited on a corresponding support layer (11, 12, 13) by means of an injection molding process.

16. Protective arrangement, according to any one of claims 9 to 15, characterized in that said second structure (20) made of thermoplastic material comprises a plurality of separate thermoplastic material elements positioned side by side, in which one or more groups of said thermoplastic material elements are connected together so as to facilitate the deformation of said thermoplastic material structure along preferential deformation lines.

17. Garment (100) characterized in that it comprises at least one protective arrangement (1), according to any one of the preceding claims.

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