Novel underpants for men

Abstract

To provide men's underpants capable of preventing or significantly reducing the direct contact of the thighs, scrotum and penis of a wearer therewith, thereby significantly reducing the stuffiness inside the underpants and significantly improving the motor function.SOLUTION: In men's underpants comprising a set underpants body (A), a penis holding part (B) and a scrotum housing part (C), the penis holding part (B) and the underpants body (A) are connected to each other at a connection portion (D) so that a wearer's penis is held upward at the upper surface of the penis holding part (B).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to new men's pants (men's underwear), and more specifically, to men's pants that reduce contact between the penis and scrotum inside the pants (underwear), prevent stuffiness inside the pants, and improve sports function (athletic function). [Background technology]

[0002] Many types of men's underwear (men's pants, men's underwear for the lower body) have been proposed. Most of them generally have a pair of left and right leg openings and a waist opening, and have a vertical or horizontal window in the front for urination (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] In addition, for a purpose other than improving urination function, Patent Document 2 discloses men's underwear that reduces stuffiness during sports or in hot weather such as summer, and has a better fit and more comfortable feel than conventional underwear (Patent Document 2, Abstract, etc.).

[0004] This men's underwear is characterized in that "an upper edge elastic member is arranged on the upper edge of the waist opening, an abdominal patch is arranged inside the private parts patch on the front body, the upper and lower edges of the abdominal patch are formed as openings, and a private parts storage section is formed between the private parts patch and the abdominal patch, penetrating vertically in the up and down direction" (Patent Document 2, Abstract, Claims, etc.). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2000-154401 A [Patent Document 2] JP2004-353114A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] As a result of thorough research conducted in light of the prior art in men's underwear, the inventors have found that a penis holding part for inserting the wearer's penis and a scrotum accommodating part for accommodating the scrotum, and that the penis holding part is arranged so as to face upwards (i.e. so that the tip of the penis faces towards the head when in an upright position), has the following main significant advantages:

[0007] (1) Direct contact with the wearer's thighs, scrotum, and penis is eliminated or significantly reduced. In other words, stuffiness and the like are significantly reduced. (2) This reduction in contact significantly improves the wearer's athletic function (sports function). (3) In the past, athletes were often bothered by the above-mentioned contact during a match (exercise), which caused them to be conscious of the position of various parts of their groin area (thighs, scrotum, penis) and the sweatiness of the area. However, since such annoyances are eliminated or reduced, athletes can concentrate on their exercise.

[0008] In other words, the object of the present invention is to provide men's pants that can significantly reduce stuffiness inside the pants and significantly improve athletic function by eliminating or significantly reducing direct contact between the wearer's thighs, scrotum, and penis. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The men's pants according to the present invention comprise a pants body (A) that covers the wearer's private parts and buttocks, The underwear is characterized by comprising a tubular penis holding part (B) located on the private parts side, into which the wearer inserts and holds the wearer's penis when the wearer is wearing the underwear, and a bag-shaped scrotum storage part (C) located on the private parts side and below the tubular penis holding part (B), into which the wearer holds the scrotum when the wearer is wearing the underwear, and the penis holding part (B) and the pants main body (A) are connected to a connecting part (D) on the upper surface of the penis holding part (B) so that the wearer's penis is held facing upward.

[0010] Furthermore, in the men's pants of the present invention, it is preferable that the scrotal housing portion (C) comprises a right scrotal housing portion (C1) and a left scrotal housing portion (C2).

[0011] Furthermore, the men's pants of the present invention are preferably sports pants. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view for explaining men's pants according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX′ of FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a sample of men's pants according to the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the front (FIG. 4(A)) and back (FIGS. 4(B) and (C)) of the penis holding portion and scrotum housing portion of the above sample product. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram for comparing the motor functions of a wearer of the men's pants of the present invention and a wearer of regular men's pants. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the front and back sides of a person M1 wearing men's pants of the present invention and a person M2 wearing regular men's pants. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Men's pants according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0014] In this specification and each drawing, when the men's underwear of the present invention is worn, the side of the wearer's private parts (the side where the genitals are) is referred to as the front side or ventral side, while the side of the wearer's buttocks (the side where the buttocks and anus are) is referred to as the back side or dorsal side.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 1, the head side and foot side of the wearer in a standing position are referred to as the upper side and the lower side, respectively, and the right side and left side sides as viewed from the wearer are referred to as the right side and the left side, respectively.

[0016] In this specification and each drawing, when the men's underwear of the present invention is worn, the side of the wearer's private parts (the side where the genitals are) is referred to as the front side or ventral side, while the side of the wearer's buttocks (the side where the buttocks and anus are) is referred to as the back side or dorsal side.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, the head side and foot side of the wearer in a standing position are referred to as the upper side and the lower side, respectively, and the right side and left side sides as viewed from the wearer are referred to as the right side and the left side, respectively.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, the male pants according to the present invention have as their main components a pants body A, a tubular penis holding portion B, and a bag-shaped scrotum housing portion C.

[0019] Here, the "pants body" covers the wearer's private parts as well as the buttocks, and typically has a pair of left and right leg sections A3, A4 (leg openings) on the right side A1 of the body and the left side A2 of the body, and a waist opening A5 which typically has a contraction part E such as an elastic band or a string belt.

[0020] The "cylindrical penis holder" is a member used to insert and hold the wearer's penis when wearing the device. This member is cylindrical in shape and is located on the private parts side (front side), as shown by reference number B in Figure 1. When the male pants of the present invention are worn, the wearer's penis is inserted into the tubular shape and held therein. As described below, the penis holder (B) and the pants body (A) are connected to the connecting part (D). Therefore, in the tubular penis holder, the upper surface (tip) of the penis holder holds the wearer's penis facing upward.

[0021] It is desirable that the length and inner diameter of the tubular penis holding part be adjusted appropriately according to various geometric characteristics such as the length and diameter of the male penis, but they are usually determined taking into account the geometric characteristics of an average male penis.

[0022] The "scrotum housing" is provided on the private parts (front side) like the tubular penis holder, and has a bag-like shape for housing and holding the wearer's scrotum. The bag-like shape is not particularly limited as long as it can house and hold the scrotum and prevent or reduce contact between the penis and the scrotum, but it is preferable that a right scrotum housing part C1 and a left scrotum housing part C2 are provided as shown in Figure 1 in order to separately hold the left and right testicles in the scrotum. With this configuration, the scrotum can be stably held and contact between the scrotum, penis, and thighs can be significantly reduced.

[0023] It is desirable to adjust the size (internal volume) of the scrotal housing appropriately according to various geometric characteristics such as the volume of the male's scrotum, but it is usually determined taking into account the geometric characteristics of an average male's scrotum.

[0024] Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX' in Fig. 1, illustrating that the penis holding part B is connected at least in part to the pants body A. That is, the penis holding part (B) and the pants body (A) are connected to a connecting part (D), and the wearer's penis is held upward on the upper surface of the penis holding part (B). Here, the penis holding part (B) and the pants body (A) may be sewn together at the connecting part D, or may be connected with a general adhesive used in the clothing industry, such as a hot melt adhesive.

[0025] Also, as shown in FIG. 2, there is no particular limitation as long as the wearer's penis can be held upward, but the connecting point may be a part of the penis holding part, or the entire penis holding part may be connected to the pants body.

[0026] Figure 3 shows a prototype (sample) of men's pants according to the present invention. As shown in the prototype in Figure 3, each component, such as the pants body, penis holding part, and scrotum housing part, is preferably made of sweat-absorbent fibers such as those generally used in men's underwear, but is not particularly limited to these. Specifically, natural fibers such as cotton and silk, synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon, or regenerated fibers such as rayon and Tencel are appropriately used.

[0027] In addition, while the men's underwear in FIG. 3 is of the so-called boxer shorts type, it may be of the so-called trunks type or briefs type, and can be appropriately selected according to the purpose (for exercise, for everyday use, etc.) and the wearer's preference.

[0028] 3(A) and (C) show the front view (ventral side) of the front side and the front view (ventral side) of the back side of the sample, respectively. As indicated by the numbers B and C, a penis holding part and a scrotum housing part are provided. In addition, (B) and (D) show the rear view (rear side) of the front side and the rear view (rear side) of the back side of the sample, respectively.

[0029] FIG. 4 shows enlarged views of the front (FIG. 4(A)) and back (FIGS. 4(B) and (C)) of the penis holding portion and scrotum housing portion of the above sample. The number B in FIG. 4(B) indicates the entrance portion of the penis housing portion, and the number C in FIG. 4(C) indicates the area where the scrotum housing portion is provided. Here, the scrotum housing portion C is U-shaped. Although the penis can be held upward by providing a connecting portion, the U-shaped structure of the scrotum housing portion C more stably holds the penis holder upward, effectively reducing contact between the penis and the scrotum, and significantly reducing the shaking of the scrotum during exercise.

[0030] As described above, the men's pants of the present invention comprise a penis holding part and a scrotum housing part, and are provided with a connecting part that connects the pants body and the penis holding part so that the penis holding part faces upward (i.e., so that the tip of the penis faces the head when the man is standing), thereby achieving the effects shown in Figures 5 and 6.

[0031] The numbers M1 and M2 in Figure 5 indicate a wearer of the men's pants of the present invention and a wearer of regular men's pants, respectively, and H1 and H2 indicate the height of the base of the penis (the vertical position of the base of the penis relative to the ground) and the height of the scrotum (the vertical position of the scrotum relative to the ground) H2, respectively, relative to the ground G. The penis m1 and scrotum m2 of a wearer of the men's pants of the present invention have small vertical (vertical to the ground G) and left-right (horizontal to the ground G) swings during exercise (e.g., walking, running), whereas the swing range is large in the case of a wearer of regular men's pants.

[0032] 6 is a schematic diagram showing the front and back sides of a wearer M1 of the men's pants of the present invention and a wearer M2 of regular men's pants. As shown in this figure, the wearer M1 of the men's pants of the present invention has extremely small sway not only up and down but also front and back (ventral and back sides, front and back in the direction of movement when running) compared to the wearer M2 of regular men's pants. In addition, in the case of the wearer M2 of regular men's pants, the scrotum m2 and penis m1 sway greatly in the diagonal direction, which is thought to cause impairment of motor function.

[0033] Thus, while a wearer M2 of normal men's pants swings significantly in various directions during exercise (especially when starting to run or walk (at the start of exercise)), which impedes exercise, a wearer M1 of the men's pants of the present invention swings very little in all directions. In other words, the men's pants of the present invention can keep the wearer's penis and scrotum near the wearer's center line (median line) and reduce unnecessary movement during exercise (especially at the start of exercise, at the initial movement) caused by swinging of the scrotum and penis. In addition, although the wearer's penis and scrotum are fixed and swinging can be reduced, contact between the scrotum, penis, and thighs can be reduced, preventing stuffiness and achieving a comfortable fit.

[0034] Furthermore, the men's pants of the present invention may be worn during desk work, housework, and recreation (i.e., they may be used as everyday pants), and considering the characteristics of improving athletic function and achieving a comfortable fit, such as preventing stuffiness, it is desirable for the men's pants of the present invention to be for sports (exercise).

[0035] When the men's pants of the present invention are used for sports (exercise), the sports (exercise) are not particularly limited. For example, the sports (exercise) may be ball games such as soccer, baseball, volleyball, basketball, rugby, and American football, or track and field events such as running, sprints, long distance running, javelin throwing, and pole vaulting. If the men's pants of the present invention are made of fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and polyurethane that are used as swimwear materials, they can also be used for swimming events such as competitive swimming and diving.

[0036] In any of the sports competitions mentioned above, complex movements may be involved at the start of or during exercise, but the men's pants of the present invention can keep the penis and scrotum near the wearer's center line (median line), reducing unnecessary movement during exercise caused by the swaying of the scrotum and penis, thereby providing an advantageous function to the athlete. [Industrial Applicability]

[0037] According to the present invention, direct contact between the wearer's thighs, scrotum, and penis is eliminated or significantly reduced, thereby making it possible to provide men's pants that significantly reduce stuffiness inside the pants and significantly improve athletic function. [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] A: Pants body (main body) A1: Right side of main body A2: Left side of main body A3: Right suspension part A4: Left suspension part A5: Waist opening B: Penis holder C: Scrotum housing C1: Right scrotal housing C2: Left scrotal housing D: Connection part E: Contraction section M1: A wearer of the men's pants according to the present invention M2: A person wearing typical men's pants m1:penis m2: scrotum G: Ground

Claims

1. A pants body (A) that covers the wearer's private parts and buttocks; A cylindrical penis holding part (B) located on the private parts side into which the wearer inserts and holds the wearer's penis when wearing the device; and a bag-shaped scrotum housing part (C) located on the private parts side and below the cylindrical penis holding part (B) for housing and holding the wearer's scrotum when worn by the wearer, The male underpants are characterized in that the penis holding part (B) and the underpants body (A) are connected to a connecting part (D) so that the wearer's penis is held upward on the upper surface of the penis holding part (B).

2. 2. Men's pants according to claim 1, characterized in that the scrotal housing portion (C) comprises a right scrotal housing portion (C1) and a left scrotal housing portion (C2).

3. 3. The pants for men according to claim 1, characterized in that they are sports pants.

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