Garment
The EF wear garment addresses the issue of cooling uncovered body areas by incorporating a pocket-shaped ventilation part with mesh material for enhanced airflow, allowing effective cooling of the face and back of the head.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2023160716
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing EF wear technologies do not effectively cool areas of the body that are not covered by the clothing, such as the face and back of the head.
The garment features a pocket-shaped ventilation part that can be opened and closed, with a mesh material section that allows for higher ventilation than the rest of the garment, enabling the electric fan to blow air directly to uncovered areas.
This design allows the wearer to feel cool on uncovered areas like the face and back of the head, with adjustable ventilation to customize airflow.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical field]
[0001] The present invention relates to clothing called EF (ELECTRIC FAN) wear. [Background technology]
[0002] Clothing called EF wear has been put into practical use; it is equipped with an electric fan that draws in outside air into the garment itself, providing a cool breeze and lowering body temperature through the heat of vaporization (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-12900 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0004] In EF wear, the wind generated within the garment body by an electric fan can be used to blow the wind on parts of the wearer's body that are not covered by the garment body, such as the face, so that the wearer can feel cool even in those parts.
[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide clothing that allows the wearer to feel cool even in areas not covered by the clothing body. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] The clothing of the present invention is clothing having a clothing body on which an electric fan is attached, the clothing body being provided with a pocket-shaped ventilation part that can be opened and closed, and the portion of the clothing body corresponding to the ventilation part is configured to have higher ventilation than the portion of the clothing body not provided with the ventilation part. Effect of the Invention
[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide clothing that allows the wearer to feel cool even in areas not covered by the clothing body. [Brief description of the drawings]
[0008] [Figure 1A] FIG. 2 is a front view of the EF wear according to the embodiment. [Figure 1B] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the EF wear according to the embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1A to 1C are diagrams for explaining ventilation parts of the EF wear according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] 1A to 1C are diagrams for explaining ventilation parts of the EF wear according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining functions of the EF software according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0009] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1A and 1B are diagrams showing the EF wear 1 according to the embodiment, and are a front view and a back view, respectively. FIGS. 2 and 3 are diagrams for explaining a ventilation part 9 of the EF wear 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the function of the EF wear 1 according to the embodiment, showing a state in which the wearer is wearing the EF wear 1. Note that each diagram is a diagram showing the EF wear 1 in a schematic manner, and can be modified within the scope of the technical concept. In this application, the directions of up, down, left and right are directions based on a state in which a standing wearer is wearing the EF wear 1, with the length direction being up and down and the width direction being left and right.
[0010] The EF wear 1 according to the embodiment is a vest-type outerwear. The garment body 2 of the EF wear 1 has a torso section with a front body section 3 and a back body section 4 that cover the torso of the wearer, and has a front-opening structure using a slide fastener or the like. The torso section of the garment body 2 is provided with a stand-up collar section 5 that surrounds the neck. The garment body 2 is made of a fabric (woven fabric) with low breathability on the surface, such as high-density taffeta, a knit fabric, or a multi-layered fabric that blocks breathability.
[0011] As shown in Fig. 1B, around the waist of the garment body 2, attachment holes 6 are formed on the left and right sides of the back body 4 for removably attaching an electric fan (not shown). The electric fan is configured to sandwich the garment body between a flange of the fan body and a fixing ring, as described in Patent Document 1, for example. Since the area including the attachment holes 6 supports the electric fan, an interlining is provided to prevent the shape from being distorted. The rectangular dotted line 6a around the attachment hole 6 indicates the thread used to sew the interlining.
[0012] The armholes 7 and hem 8 of the garment body 2 are fitted tightly around the arms and waist of the wearer with rubber or the like, thereby preventing air from escaping from within the garment body 2.
[0013] Here, as shown in FIG. 1A, ventilation parts 9 are provided on the left and right upper parts of the front body 3 of the clothing main body 2. The ventilation parts 9 are in the form of a pocket with a gusset, that is, a pocket with depth, with an upper part that can be opened and closed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the ventilation parts 9 have a surface part 10, an upper side part 11a, left and right side parts 11b, and a lower side part 11c that connect the surface part 10 and the clothing main body 2, and the left and right side parts 11b, the upper part of 11b, and the upper side part 11a can be opened and closed by a slide fastener 12. The ventilation parts 9 are made of a fabric (woven fabric) with low breathability on the fabric surface, such as high-density taffeta, knitted fabric, or a multi-layered fabric that blocks breathability, like the clothing main body 2. In this embodiment, the upper parts of the left and right ventilation parts 9 are arranged so that they face slightly inward, that is, so that the upper parts face the face of the wearer.
[0014] As shown in FIG. 2, a mesh fabric 13, which is different from the main fabric of the clothing body 2, is used in the portion of the front body 3 of the clothing body 2 corresponding to the ventilation parts 9. Specifically, an opening is formed by hollowing out the portion of the front body 3 corresponding to the ventilation parts 9, and the mesh fabric 13 is sewn to the front body 3 so as to close the opening. Although the mesh fabric 13 is sewn, the mesh fabric 13 may be fixed to the front body 3 via hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, or the like. Although the mesh material is used, a fabric having, for example, a plurality of ventilation holes may be used as long as it allows air to pass through. In this way, the portion of the clothing body 2 corresponding to the ventilation parts 9 is configured to be more breathable than the portion of the clothing body 2 where the ventilation parts 9 are not provided.
[0015] As shown in Fig. 3, vertically extending band-shaped shape-retaining members 14 are provided on the left and right sides of the back side (inner surface) of the front surface 10 of the ventilation part 9. The shape-retaining members 14 are, for example, made of synthetic resin, and can be deformed by bending or twisting by hand, and can retain their shape after deformation. The shape-retaining members 14 are, for example, configured as tab parts covered with the same fabric as the main fabric of the garment body 2, and are sewn to the back surface of the front surface 10.
[0016] In addition, a pocket 15 is provided on the back side of the front surface 10 of the ventilation part 9 by sewing a cloth so as to cover the lower part and open the upper part. This pocket 15 can be used to store pens and small items. Also, the pocket 15 may be used to store ice packs.
[0017] As shown in FIG. 1B, ventilation parts 9 are provided in the center and on the left and right sides of the upper part of the rear body 4 of the clothing main body 2. The configuration of the ventilation parts 9 and the configuration in which the parts of the clothing main body 2 corresponding to the ventilation parts 9 have higher ventilation than the parts of the clothing main body 2 where the ventilation parts 9 are not provided are the same as those of the front body 3, and a description thereof will be omitted. In this embodiment, the ventilation part 9 in the center has a size similar to that of the ventilation part 9 of the front body 3, for example, and the ventilation parts 9 on the left and right have a shape longer and thinner than the ventilation part 9 in the center. In addition, the ventilation part 9 in the center is arranged straight up and down, and the ventilation parts 9 on the left and right are arranged so that their upper parts face slightly inward, that is, tilted so that their upper parts face the wearer's face.
[0018] As described above, the clothing body 2 is provided with the pocket-shaped ventilation parts 9 that can be opened and closed, and the parts of the clothing body 2 that correspond to the ventilation parts 9 are configured to have higher ventilation than the parts of the clothing body 2 where the ventilation parts 9 are not provided. As shown by the arrow A in FIG. 4, by opening the ventilation parts 9, the wind generated in the clothing body 2 by the electric fan (not shown) attached to the attachment hole 6 can be blown out. This allows the wind to be blown onto the face and back of the head of the wearer that are not covered by the clothing body 2, so that the wearer can feel cool even on the face and back of the head. In this case, the amount of air blown out from the ventilation parts 9 can be adjusted by adjusting the opening degree of the ventilation parts 9 with the slide fastener 12. In addition, since the ventilation parts 9 are provided with a shape-retaining member 14, the opening degree and direction of the ventilation parts 9 can be adjusted by using the shape-retaining member 14. The opening and closing by the slide fastener 12 and the deformation of the shape-retaining member 14 can be easily performed even when the wearer is wearing the EF wear 1.
[0019] In addition, since the ventilation part 9 is in the form of a pocket having a gusset, the capacity of the ventilation part 9 can be secured and the amount of air blown out from the ventilation part 9 can be increased. In addition, multiple ventilation parts 9 are arranged around the neck at the upper part of the torso of the garment body 2, so that the wind can be directed in a balanced manner around the face and back of the head of the wearer, and the wearer can select the desired part. Furthermore, if an ice pack is stored in pocket 15 provided on the back side of surface portion 10 of ventilation part 9, air cooled by the ice pack can be directed at the face and back of the head of the wearer.
[0020] In this embodiment, two ventilation parts 9 are arranged on the upper part of the front body 3, and three ventilation parts 9 are arranged on the upper part of the back body 4, but the number and arrangement are not limited, and they may be arranged on only one of the front body 3 and the back body 4. The size of the ventilation parts 9 is also not limited. In addition, although the ventilation parts 9 are arranged at an angle so that their upper parts face the face and back of the head of the wearer in this example, they may be arranged straight up and down. In addition, in this embodiment, the ventilation part 9 can be opened and closed by the slide fastener 12, but this is not limited to this, and it may be opened and closed by a hook-and-loop fastener or a button. In the present embodiment, the parts of the clothing body 2 corresponding to the ventilation parts 9 are made of a mesh fabric 13 or the like that is different from the main fabric of the clothing body 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of hollowing out the parts of the clothing body 2 corresponding to the ventilation parts 9, the main fabric of the clothing body 2 may be left as it is, and multiple ventilation holes may be formed therein.
[0021] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments, the above-mentioned embodiments are merely illustrative of the specific examples of the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited by these. In other words, the present invention can be embodied in various forms without departing from its technical concept or main features. The present invention is applicable to EF wear used as work clothes worn at various workplaces, casual wear, and sports and leisure wear. In addition, in the embodiment, a vest-type outerwear has been described, but the type of clothing to which the present invention can be applied is not limited. For example, in the case of a short-sleeved or long-sleeved outerwear (blouson, shirt, etc.), the ventilation parts 9 may be provided on the sleeves. In this case, the wind can be directed to the arms and hands of the wearer that are not covered by the garment body 2, so that the wearer can feel coolness even on the arms and hands. In addition, the wearer can move his / her arms to direct the ventilation parts 9 provided on the sleeves toward a desired part of the wearer's body, such as the face, to direct the wind. [Explanation of symbols]
[0022] 1: EF wear, 2: garment body, 3: front body, 4: back body, 5: collar, 6: attachment hole, 9: ventilation parts, 10: surface part m, 11a to 11d: side parts, 12: slide fastener, 13: mesh fabric, 14: shape retention member
Claims
1. A garment having a garment body on which an electric fan is attached, The garment body is provided with a pocket-shaped ventilation part that can be opened and closed, A garment characterized in that the portion of the garment body corresponding to the ventilation part is configured to have higher ventilation than the portion of the garment body not provided with the ventilation part.
2. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the ventilation part is in the form of a pocket having a gusset.
3. 3. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the ventilation part is provided with a shape-retaining member that is deformable and has shape-retaining properties after deformation.
4. the garment being an outerwear; 3. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the ventilation part is disposed at an upper portion of the torso of the garment body and is openable and closable at the upper portion.
5. The garment according to claim 4 , wherein the ventilation parts are arranged in a plurality around the neck in the upper part of the torso of the garment body.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Method of fabricating fan fitting part
JP2018012900A