Covering article

Abstract

To provide a covering article which does not hinder moisture release or heat dissipation while retaining heat.SOLUTION: A sock 1 comprises: a shin and calf cover part 2, an ankle and metatarsus cover part 3, a toe cover part 4 and the like, having a heat retaining function to radiate far infrared rays emitted from the shin 22, the calf 23, the ankle 24, the metatarsus 25 and the toe 26 of the lower limb 21 and retaining the heat, which cover the shin 22, the calf 23, the ankle 24, the metatarsus 25 and the toe 26 when the sock 1 is worn on a person; and a ventilation part 5 which has a ventilation function to ventilate a metatarsal tip side 27, different from the cover parts, and covers the metatarsal tip side 27 when the sock 1 is worn on the person.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to coated articles. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Socks, leg warmers and the like intended to keep the lower legs warm have been known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3171109 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-mentioned conventional technology, for example, a structure is adopted in which the toes are exposed in order to prevent stuffiness during sleep or to prevent the dissipation of heat from the skin temperature, but because of this exposure, the toes are not kept warm and end up getting cold.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and has an object to provide a covering article that is capable of retaining heat while preventing stuffiness and preventing the inhibition of heat dissipation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, a coated article according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: A covering article for covering at least a part of a person as a covering target, a heat-retaining part that has a heat-retaining function of radiating far infrared rays emitted from a first part of the part to be covered and that covers the first part when the covered article is covered by the person; a ventilation part that has a ventilation function for ventilating a second part of the part to be covered that is different from the first part and covers the second part when the covering article is covered by the person; Equipped with. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to maintain heat while preventing stuffiness and preventing heat dissipation. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sock illustrating an example of a covering article according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of the sock in FIG. [Diagram 3] 2 is an enlarged view showing a ventilation part of the sock of FIG. 1. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a sock showing an example of a covering article according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the sock shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is an enlarged view showing a ventilation part of the sock shown in Fig. 1.

[0010] The covering article is an article for covering at least a part of a human body as a covering target. Such a covering article has a structure capable of keeping the covering target warm without causing stuffiness or preventing heat dissipation.

[0011] In this embodiment, socks are used as an example of the covering article. Socks can be broadly classified into socks that cover the feet below the knee, anklets that cover the feet from the ankles, and stockings and tights that reach above the knee. In this embodiment, a sock 1 that falls under the socks category is used as an example.

[0012] The sock 1 shown in Figs. 1 and 2 is a sock-like item as described above, which covers a part of a person's lower leg 21 to keep the person warm. The sock 1 is made by using ceramic-mixed fibers as knitting yarn, and is formed into a roughly boomerang shape, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, by a specific knitting machine. The knitting yarn, which is a fiber with ceramics kneaded into it, is used to radiate far infrared rays emitted from a part of the covered part of the sock 1, thereby amplifying, for example, the blood circulation promoting effect.

[0013] The sock 1 has, in order from the opening side, a shin / calf covering portion 2, an ankle / midfoot covering portion 3, a midfoot tip side covering portion, and a toe covering portion 4. In such a sock 1, the midfoot tip side covering portion is formed in the ventilation portion 5, which is a characteristic feature of the present invention.

[0014] In this embodiment, the sock 1 includes a shin / calf covering portion 2, ankle / midfoot covering portion 3, and toe covering portion 4 which function as a "heat retaining portion" for covering and retaining heat in a first portion of the lower leg. In this embodiment, the sock 1 also functions as a "ventilation section (ventilation section 5)" that covers the midfoot tip side 27, which serves as the second part of the lower leg, to keep the foot warm, while also ensuring ventilation.

[0015] The shin / calf covering portion 2 is a portion that covers the shin 22 and the calf 23, and is formed in a cylindrical shape that goes around a central axis CL1 shown in FIG. Moreover, the shin / calf covering portion 2 is formed to a predetermined length in the direction in which the central axis CL1 extends. In this embodiment, it is formed to a length such that the opening comes close to the knee.

[0016] One end of the shin / calf covering part 2 is formed so as to open to the opening, and the other end of the shin / calf covering part 2 is formed so as to be continuous with the ankle / midfoot covering part 3. The shin / calf covering portion 2 of this embodiment is formed, for example, by Richell knitting as shown in the figure.

[0017] The ankle / midfoot covering portion 3 covers the ankle 24 and heel (symbol omitted) and most of the midfoot 25, and is formed in a cylindrical shape that partially circles around the central axis CL1 and the central axis CL2 shown in Figure 1. The ankle / midfoot covering portion 3 is formed so that one end thereof is continuous with the other end of the shin / calf covering portion 2. In addition, the other end of the ankle / midfoot covering portion 3 is formed so that the ventilation portion 5 is continuous with it.

[0018] The ankle / midfoot covering portion 3 is formed, for example, by pile knitting. The ankle / midfoot covering portion 3 may be formed by the above-mentioned Richell knitting, and conversely, the shin / calf covering portion 2 may be formed by pile knitting.

[0019] The toe covering part 4 is a part that covers the toes 26, and is formed in the shape shown in FIG. 1 such that the cylindrical end is closed. The toe covering part 4 is not particularly limited, but is formed by stretching the fabric on the bottom of the foot, folding it over at the tip of the toes, and closing it on the side of the instep as described above. In this embodiment, the toe covering part 4 is formed, for example, by pile knitting, similar to the ankle / midfoot covering part 3.

[0020] Of course, the presence of the toe covering portion 4 prevents the toes 26 (all of the toes) from being exposed. In other words, the sock 1 can keep the toes 26 (all of the toes), which are the ends of the lower legs 21, warm.

[0021] The ventilation portion 5 is, for example, a portion covering a midfoot tip side 27 between the midfoot 25 and the toe 26, and is formed in a cylindrical shape that goes around the central axis CL2 shown in FIG. Further, the ventilation portion 5 is formed in a cylindrical shape that is short in the direction in which the central axis CL2 extends.

[0022] The ventilation portion 5 is not particularly limited, but is formed, for example, by mesh knitting as shown in Fig. 3. The ventilation portion 5 is formed by this mesh knitting so as to have better ventilation than the shin / calf covering portion 2, the ankle / midfoot covering portion 3, and the toe covering portion 4. Since the sock 1 itself uses a yarn made of ceramic-mixed fiber, the ventilation section 5 can provide (ensure) both heat retention (heat retention function) and ventilation (ventilation function).

[0023] The ventilation section 5 is formed by knitting a mesh, and is formed so that the knitting yarn is at least partially in contact with the skin.

[0024] In the above configuration, when the sock 1 is put on by inserting the toes 26 into the opening, the sock 1 covers a part of the person's lower leg 21, so that the sock 1 can keep that part of the lower leg 21 warm. That is, when the sock 1 is worn, the sock 1 covers the shin 22, calf 23, ankle 24, heel, most of the midfoot 25, and toe 26, so that the sock 1 can keep these parts of the lower leg 21 warm.

[0025] On the other hand, when the sock 1 is put on, the ventilation section 5 covers the midfoot tip side 27, so that the sock 1 can ensure breathability at the midfoot tip side 27 position by the ventilation section 5. Since the sock 1 has the ventilation section 5 located at the midfoot tip side 27, it is possible to prevent stuffiness and to prevent the dissipation of heat from the skin temperature.

[0026] As has been explained above with reference to Figs. 1 to 3, the covering article of this embodiment is a sock 1 that covers a part of a person's lower leg 21 as a covering part, and has a heat retention function of radiating far infrared rays emitted from a first part of the part to be covered to keep the part warm, and is equipped with a heat retention part that covers the first part when the sock 1 is worn by the person, and a ventilation part 5 that has a ventilation function of ventilating a second part of the part to be covered that is different from the first part, and covers the second part when the sock 1 is worn by the person. Therefore, such socks 1 can keep the part to be covered warm without causing stuffiness or preventing heat dissipation.

[0027] In addition, since the socks 1 use fibers with ceramics kneaded into the yarn, the socks 1 can enhance the blood circulation promoting effect, for example, during sleep, thereby improving the chill in the lower limbs 21 during sleep and improving the quality of sleep.

[0028] Furthermore, the sock 1 not only enhances the heat retention effect through the blood circulation promoting action described above, but also has high breathability in the ventilation section 5, so that heat does not build up, for example, during sleep, and as a result, a comfortable environment can always be maintained inside the sock 1. In other words, the sock 1 has a heat storage and heat retention effect while also being highly breathable, so that the wearer can maintain a comfortable state without disturbing their sleep, for example.

[0029] The high breathability of the ventilation portion 5 is mainly due to the fact that it is knitted in a different way from the other portions, with the stitches having larger openings, for example mesh knitting. Another factor that contributes to the high breathability provided by the ventilation section 5 is that, in this embodiment, the ventilation section 5 is positioned at or near the base of the toes, which makes it easier for air to flow in the direction between the sole of the foot and the instep.

[0030] In addition, since the ankle / midfoot covering portion 3 and the toe covering portion 4 of the sock 1 are made of pile fabric (pile lining) that uses pile knitting in this embodiment, it is possible to ensure a comfortable fit in terms of feel and elasticity. In other words, the sock 1 uses a pile fabric (pile lining) that is soft and stretchy when it touches the skin, so that it can prevent the sock from slipping by applying appropriate pressure even when the body moves while sleeping, for example, thereby ensuring a comfortable fit.

[0031] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. Moreover, the effects described in the embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the embodiment.

[0032] In this embodiment, the sock 1, which is included in socks, is taken as an example of the covering article, but the covering article is not limited to this. That is, the covering article may be an anklet, a stocking, a tights, or the like. Furthermore, the covering article is not limited to the socks 1, but the above configuration and structure can also be applied to, for example, gloves, mufflers, leg warmers, neck warmers, innerwear, blankets, sheets, and the like. For example, if the covering article is a glove or a muffler, a fiber with ceramics kneaded into it may be used as the knitting yarn, and a ventilation part having the same function as the ventilation part 5 may be appropriately arranged in a position that does not cause stuffiness or prevent heat dissipation.

[0033] The layered article to which the present invention is applied is sufficient as long as it has the following configuration, and can take a variety of different embodiments. That is, the covered article to which the present invention is applied (for example, the sock 1 in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, etc.) is In a covering article (e.g., sock 1 in Figs. 1 and 2 ) that covers at least a part of a person (e.g., lower leg 21 in Fig. 1 ) as a covering target part, a heat retaining part (e.g., shin / calf covering part 2, ankle / midfoot covering part 3, toe covering part 4, etc. in Figs. 1 and 2) which has a heat retaining function of retaining heat by radiating far infrared rays emitted from a first part (e.g., shin 22, calf 23, ankle 24, midfoot 25, toe 26, etc. in Fig. 1) of the part to be covered (e.g., lower leg 21, etc. in Fig. 1), and covers the first part (e.g., shin 22, calf 23, ankle 24, midfoot 25, toe 26, etc. in Fig. 1) when the covering product (e.g., sock 1, etc. in Figs. 1 and 2) is covered by the person; a ventilation part (e.g., ventilation part 5 in FIGS. 1 to 3 ) that has a ventilation function for ventilating a second part (e.g., midfoot tip side 27 in FIG. 1 ) different from the first part (e.g., shin 22, calf 23, ankle 24, midfoot 25, toe 26 in FIG. 1 ) of the part to be covered (e.g., lower leg 21 in FIG. 1 ), and covers the second part (e.g., midfoot tip side 27 in FIG. 1 ) when the covering product (e.g., sock 1 in FIGS. 1 and 2 ) is covered by the person; Equipped with. According to the present invention, the part of the lower leg 21 to be covered can be kept warm without causing stuffiness or preventing heat dissipation. In other words, it is possible to provide socks 1 that can keep the lower legs 21 and the like warm while preventing stuffiness and preventing heat dissipation.

[0034] In addition, the covered article to which the present invention is applied (for example, the sock 1 in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, etc.) is The heat retaining portion (e.g., shin / calf covering portion 2, ankle / midfoot covering portion 3, toe covering portion 4, etc. in Figs. 1 and 2 ) covers the first portion (e.g., shin 22, calf 23, ankle 24, midfoot 25, toe 26, etc. in Fig. 1 ) in a circumferential direction around an axis (e.g., central axis CL1, CL2, etc. in Fig. 1 ) of the first portion (e.g., shin 22, calf 23, ankle 24, midfoot 25, toe 26, etc. in Fig. 1 ), The ventilation portion (e.g., ventilation portion 5 in Figures 1 to 3) covers the second portion (e.g., midfoot tip side 27 in Figure 1) in a circumferential direction around the axis (e.g., central axis CL2 in Figure 1) of the second portion (e.g., midfoot tip side 27 in Figure 1). According to the present invention, a high thermal insulation function can be achieved by covering the first portion (e.g., shin 22, calf 23, ankle 24, midfoot 25, toe 26, etc. in Figure 1) all around in a circumferential direction, and a high ventilation function can be achieved by covering the second portion (e.g., midfoot tip side 27 in Figure 1, etc.) all around in a circumferential direction.

[0035] In addition, the covered article to which the present invention is applied (for example, the sock 1 in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, etc.) is The heat retaining portion (e.g., the shin / calf covering portion 2, the ankle / midfoot covering portion 3, the toe covering portion 4, etc. in Figs. 1 and 2) is formed by a first knitting method (e.g., a knitting method that produces the stitches shown in Figs. 1 and 2) using fibers that have ceramics kneaded into them, thereby exerting the heat retaining function. The ventilation portion (e.g., ventilation portion 5 in Figures 1 to 3, etc.) is formed by a second knitting method (e.g., a knitting method that results in the stitches shown in Figures 1 to 3, etc.) different from the first knitting method (e.g., a knitting method that results in the stitches shown in Figures 1 and 2, etc.), thereby achieving the ventilation function. According to the present invention, a first knitting method, for example, which produces the stitches shown in Figures 1 and 2, can provide better heat retention, and a second knitting method, for example, which produces the stitches shown in Figures 1 to 3, can provide better ventilation.

[0036] In addition, the covered article to which the present invention is applied (for example, the sock 1 in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, etc.) is The second knitting method (for example, the knitting method that produces the stitches shown in Figs. 1 to 3) is a knitting method that uses the fibers that have the ceramics kneaded into them. According to the present invention, it is possible to achieve both a better ventilation function and a better heat retention function.

[0037] In addition, the covered article to which the present invention is applied (for example, the sock 1 in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, etc.) is The covered article is a sock (e.g., sock 1 in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, etc.), The heat retaining portion (e.g., the shin / calf covering portion 2, the ankle / midfoot covering portion 3, the toe covering portion 4, etc. in Figs. 1 and 2) has a first heat retaining portion (e.g., the shin / calf covering portion 2 in Figs. 1 and 2) that covers the shin (e.g., the shin 22 in Fig. 1) and the calf (e.g., the calf 23 in Fig. 1), a second heat retaining portion (e.g., the ankle / midfoot covering portion 3 in Figs. 1 and 2) that covers the ankle (e.g., the ankle 24 in Fig. 1) to the midfoot portion (e.g., the midfoot 25 in Fig. 1), and a third heat retaining portion (e.g., the toe covering portion 4 in Figs. 1 and 2) that covers the toe portion (e.g., the toe 26 in Fig. 1), The ventilation portion (e.g., ventilation portion 5 in Figures 1 to 3, etc.) is formed between the second heat retaining portion (e.g., the ankle / midfoot covering portion 3 in Figures 1 and 2) and the third heat retaining portion (e.g., the toe covering portion 4 in Figures 1 and 2). According to the present invention, by forming the ventilation portion 5 between the ankle / midfoot covering portion 3 and the toe covering portion 4, the ventilation function can be improved.

[0038] In addition, the coated article to which the present invention is applied is The first heat retaining portion (e.g., the shin / calf covering portion 2 in Figs. 1 and 2) is formed of a richell knit (e.g., the richell knit shown in Fig. 1), The second heat retaining portion (e.g., the ankle / midfoot covering portion 3 in Figs. 1 and 2) and the third heat retaining portion (e.g., the toe covering portion 4 in Figs. 1 and 2) are formed by pile knitting (e.g., the pile knitting shown in Fig. 1), The ventilation portion (for example, the ventilation portion 5 in Figs. 1 to 3) is formed of a mesh (for example, the mesh shown in Fig. 1). According to the present invention, the richell knitting makes it difficult for the garment to slip, the pile knitting makes it comfortable to wear, and the mesh knitting provides high ventilation.

[0039] In addition, the coated article to which the present invention is applied is The covered article is a glove or a muffler. According to the present invention, it is possible to keep the hands and neck warm without causing stuffiness or preventing heat dissipation. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 1. Socks 2. Shin / calf covering section 3. Ankle and midfoot covering area 4. Toe covering section 5. Ventilation section 21...lower limbs 22. Shin 23...Calf 24. Ankle 25 Midfoot 26...Toes 27... Midfoot tip CL1, CL2...center axis

Claims

1. A covering article for covering at least a part of a person as a covering target, a heat retaining part that has a heat retaining function of radiating far infrared rays emitted from a first part of the part to be covered and that covers the first part when the covered article is covered by the person; a ventilation part having a ventilation function for ventilating a second part of the part to be covered, which is different from the first part, and covering the second part when the covering article is applied to the person; A coating article comprising:

2. the heat retaining portion covers the first portion in a circumferential direction around the axis of the first portion, The ventilation portion covers the second portion in a circumferential direction around the axis of the second portion. The coated article of claim 1.

3. The heat retaining portion is formed by a first knitting method using fibers kneaded with ceramics, thereby exerting the heat retaining function, The ventilation portion exhibits the ventilation function by being formed by a second knitting method different from the first knitting method. The coated article of claim 1.

4. The second knitting method is a knitting method using the fiber into which the ceramics are kneaded. The coated article according to claim 3.

5. The covering article is a sock, The heat retaining portion includes a first heat retaining portion that covers the shin and the calf, a second heat retaining portion that covers the ankle to the midfoot, and a third heat retaining portion that covers the toe, The ventilation section is formed between the second heat retaining section and the third heat retaining section. The coated article of claim 1.

6. The first heat retaining portion is formed by Richell knitting, The second heat retaining portion and the third heat retaining portion are formed by pile knitting, The ventilation part is formed of a mesh. The coated article according to claim 5.

7. The coated article is a glove or a muffler. The coated article of claim 1.

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