Air-conditioning clothing

Abstract

To provide air-conditioning clothing in which a power supply device is not necessary to be taken out every time during recognition of display and operation.SOLUTION: Air-conditioning clothing comprises: a clothing body 1; fans 2 and 2 for introducing air inside the clothing body 1; a power supply section 3 for supplying power to the fans 2 and 2; a control section 4 which is connected to the power supply section 3 by wire communication or radio communication and controls power supplied to the fans 2 and 2; control section holding means for detachably holding the control section 4 at a front body of the clothing body 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to air-conditioned clothing.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, air-conditioned clothing for cooling the body has been put into practical use and is rapidly spreading. Conventional air-conditioned clothing includes a clothing body formed of a material with low breathability, two fans attached to the lower part of the rear side of the clothing body, a power supply device for supplying power to the two fans, and a power cable for electrically connecting the power supply device and the two fans.

[0003] When the fans are operated, a large amount of air is taken into the clothing body from the fans. Due to the pressure of the taken-in air, an air flow path is automatically formed between the clothing body and the wearer's body, and the taken-in air flows along the surface of the wearer's body or underwear through the formed air flow path and is discharged to the outside, for example, from the openings of the collar part or sleeve part. And while the taken-in air flows through the air flow path between the clothing body and the wearer's body or underwear, the sweat emitted from the body is evaporated, and the body is cooled by the heat of vaporization during evaporation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In a conventional air-conditioned garment, a control unit for adjusting the intensity of the power supplied to the fan, etc. was provided integrally with the power supply device, and this was provided inside the main body of the garment. Therefore, when the wearer checked the display of the display means provided in the control unit or operated the operation means provided in the control unit, it was necessary to take out the power supply device one by one, which was very inconvenient.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide an air-conditioned garment that does not require taking out the power supply device one by one when checking the display, operating, etc.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is an air-conditioned garment, a main body of the garment, air introduction means for introducing air into the inside of the main body of the garment, a power supply unit for supplying power to the air introduction means, a control unit connected to the power supply unit by wired communication or wireless communication and controlling the power supplied to the air introduction means, control unit holding means for detachably holding the control unit on the front body of the main body of the garment, characterized by comprising.

[0008] The invention according to claim 2 is the air-conditioned garment according to claim 1, wherein the control unit comprises display means visible to the wearer while being held by the control unit holding means.

[0009] The invention according to claim 3 is the air-conditioned garment according to claim 2, wherein the display means are a plurality of lights provided on the upper surface of the control unit.

[0010] The invention according to claim 4 is the air-conditioned garment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control unit comprises operation means operable by the wearer while being held by the control unit holding means.

[0011] The invention according to claim 5 is the air-conditioned clothing according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the main body of the clothing is characterized by having a front body opening formed in the front body.

[0012] The invention according to claim 6 is the air-conditioned clothing according to claim 5, wherein the control unit holding means is a pocket that covers the front body opening.

[0013] The invention according to claim 7 is the air-conditioned clothing according to claim 6, wherein the control unit is provided, on the rear side, with space securing means for securing a flow path for air between the front body opening and the external space.

[0014] The invention according to claim 8 is the air-conditioned clothing according to claim 5, wherein the control unit is attached to the main body of the clothing through the front body opening, and a flow path for air connecting the inside of the main body of the clothing and the external space is formed between the control unit and the front body opening.

[0015] The invention according to claim 9 is the air-conditioned clothing according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the control unit is connected to the power supply unit and the air introduction means by a connection cable, and is characterized by comprising power conversion means for converting the intensity of the power supplied to the air introduction means.

[0016] The invention according to claim 10 is the air-conditioned clothing according to claim 9, wherein the control unit comprises battery remaining amount measuring means for measuring the remaining amount of the battery of the power supply unit, and power intensity instructing means for instructing the power intensity to the power conversion means.

[0017] The invention according to claim 11 is an air-conditioned garment according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the air-introducing means is a fan, the main body of the garment is provided with a front body opening formed in the front body, the fan is attached to the main body of the garment in a state inclined so as to face the front body opening.

[0018] The invention according to claim 12 is an air-conditioned garment according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein it is provided with a biosensor for measuring biological information, the control unit is provided with communication means for communicating with the biosensor, and displays information regarding the physical condition of the wearer based on the information received from the biosensor.

Effect of the Invention

[0019] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an air-conditioned garment that does not require taking out the power supply device one by one when checking the display, operating, etc.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0021] Hereinafter, the air-conditioned clothing which is an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15. However, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the illustrated examples. In the following, based on the state where the wearer is wearing the air-conditioned clothing, the front side of the wearer is defined as the front, the rear side of the wearer as the rear, the upper side of the wearer as the upper, the lower side of the wearer as the lower, the right hand side of the wearer as the right, and the left hand side of the wearer as the left for explanation.

[0022] [First Embodiment] The air-conditioned clothing 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

[0023] {Configuration of the Embodiment} As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the air-conditioned clothing 100 according to the first embodiment includes a clothing body 1, fans 2, 2 for introducing air into the clothing body 1, a power supply unit 3 for supplying power to the fans 2, 2, a control unit 4 for controlling the air-conditioned clothing 100, a power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5 for connecting the power supply unit 3 and the control unit 4, and a control unit - fan connection cable 6 for connecting the fans 2, 2 and the control unit 4.

[0024] (Clothing Body) As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the clothing body 1 includes a fabric part 11, an opening / closing means 12, a hem air leakage prevention means 13, a control unit storage pocket 14, a power supply unit storage pocket 15, and opening hole reinforcing members 16, 16.

[0025] (Fabric Part) As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the fabric part 11 is formed of a non-breathable sheet-like member or a sheet-like member having breathability such that it can be inflated by the introduction of air by the fans 2, 2, and is formed in a shape that covers the body and arms of the wearer. In this embodiment, the fabric part 11 is formed in the shape of a blouson-type upper garment, but the shape of the fabric part 11 is not limited to this, and for example, it may be formed in a vest type that covers only the body of the wearer. The fabric part 11 is formed with two opening holes 111, 111, a collar air discharge part 112, sleeve air discharge parts 113, 113, and a front body opening 114.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 1, the opening holes 111, 111 are holes formed at positions corresponding to the left and right sides of the waist of the wearer of the clothing part 11, and when the air-conditioned clothing 100 is worn, they connect the outside with the space between the clothing part 11 and the body BD of the wearer. The two opening holes 111, 111 are formed at substantially the same height. And fans 2, 2 are attached to the opening holes 111, 111. Note that the positions where the opening holes 111, 111 are formed are not limited to the above positions, and they can also be formed on the side surface, front surface, etc. of the clothing part 11. Also, the number of opening holes 111 formed is not limited to two, and a smaller or larger number of opening holes 111 may be formed, and a corresponding number of fans 2 may be provided.

[0027] The collar part air discharge part 112 is an opening formed between the neck of the wearer and the end of the collar part of the clothing part 11 in order to discharge the air introduced from the opening holes 111, 111 by the fans 2, 2 after flowing it along the body or undergarment of the wearer.

[0028] The sleeve part air discharge parts 113, 113 are openings formed between the arm of the wearer and the end of the sleeve part of the clothing part 11 in order to discharge the air introduced from the opening holes 111, 111 by the fans 2, 2 after flowing it along the body or undergarment of the wearer.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 2, the front body opening 114 is a hole provided in the front body of the clothing part 11, and when the air-conditioned clothing 100 is worn, it connects the outside with the space between the clothing part 11 and the body BD of the wearer. As shown in FIG. 1(a), it is covered by the control unit storage pocket 14 from the outside of the clothing part 11.

[0030] In FIGS. 1 and 2, the case where the front body opening 114 is provided near the left side of the opening / closing means 12 of the wearer's chest is illustrated, but the positions where the front body opening 114 and the control unit storage pocket 14 covering it are provided are not limited to this, and they can be provided at any position on the front body. In addition, in FIG. 2, the case where the front body opening 114 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape is illustrated. However, the front body opening 114 can be covered by the control unit storage pocket 14, and any shape and size can be adopted as long as a sufficient air flow path can be secured. However, it is desirable that the control unit 4 is formed to be large enough not to fall into the clothing body 1.

[0031] (Opening and closing means) As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the opening and closing means 12 is provided at the front part of the fabric part 11 of the clothing, and is for opening and closing the front part of the clothing body 1 when wearing the air-conditioned clothing 100. As the opening and closing means 12, for example, a fastener or the like is used.

[0032] (Means for preventing air leakage at the hem) As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the means for preventing air leakage at the hem 13 is a member provided at the lower part of the fabric part 11 for preventing air in the space between the fabric part 11 and the wearer's body BD from leaking to the outside from the hem of the fabric part 11. For example, an elastic member such as a rubber string is provided near the end of the lower part of the fabric part 11 so as to go around the wearer's body. When the air-conditioned clothing 100 is worn, the means for preventing air leakage at the hem 13 can narrow the hem of the fabric part 11 to closely adhere to the wearer's body BD and prevent air from leaking to the outside from the lower part of the fabric part 11.

[0033] (Control unit storage pocket) As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the control unit storage pocket 14 is a pocket formed on the front body surface side of the fabric part 11 so as to cover the front body opening 114, and the control unit 4 is stored therein. That is, in the present embodiment, the control unit storage pocket 14 functions as the control unit holding means in the present invention. The control unit storage pocket 14 is formed by fixing a sheet-like member to the fabric part 11 by sewing or the like at the left, right, and lower parts, and an opening is formed at the upper part.

[0034] In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the control unit storage pocket 14 is formed such that its vertical length is slightly longer than that of the control unit 4. Although it is desirable from the viewpoint of preventing the control unit 4 from falling that the entire control unit 4 is stored in the control unit storage pocket 14, the upper part of the control unit 4 may be exposed from the control unit storage pocket 14.

[0035] (Power supply unit storage pocket) As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply unit storage pocket 15 is a pocket formed on the back side of the clothing fabric part 11, and the power supply unit 3 is stored therein. In FIG. 2, the case where the power supply unit storage pocket 15 is provided at a position below the front body opening 114 of the front body is illustrated, but it is not limited thereto, and it can be provided at any position on the back side of the clothing fabric part 11. Note that as a means for holding the power supply unit 3 in the clothing body 1, it is not necessarily required to use a pocket, and any configuration can be used as long as the power supply unit 3 can be detachably held in the clothing body 1. Further, for example, by a configuration such as attaching the power supply unit 3 to the belt of the trousers, it is also possible to prevent the power supply unit 3 from being held in the clothing body 1.

[0036] (Opening hole reinforcing member) The opening hole reinforcing members 16, 16 are flat annular members formed of, for example, plastic or the like, and have hole portions 161, 161 at the center whose sizes substantially match the opening holes 111, 111. As shown in FIG. 2, the opening hole reinforcing members 16, 16 are attached to the back side of the clothing fabric part 11 such that the hole portions 161, 161 overlap the opening holes 111, 111. Thereby, the periphery of the opening holes 111, 111 of the clothing fabric part 11 is reinforced, and the fans 2, 2 can be attached to the opening holes 111, 111. For attaching the opening hole reinforcing members 16, 16 to the clothing fabric parts 11, 11, any method such as sewing or adhesion can be used, and a lining that covers the opening hole reinforcing members 16, 16 from the back side may be provided.

[0037] (Fan) As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the fans 2, 2 are attached to the opening holes 111, 111 and are for introducing air into the space between the clothing part 11 and the wearer's body BD through the opening holes 111, 111. That is, the fans 2, 2 function as the air introduction means in the present invention. Power necessary for the fans 2, 2 is supplied from the power supply unit 3 through the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5, the control unit 4, and the control unit - fan connection cable 6.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 5, the fans 2, 2 include a fan main body 21 and a ring-shaped mounting ring 22 for fixing the fan main body 21 to the clothing main body 1.

[0039] The fan main body 21 houses a propeller (not shown) and a motor (not shown) for rotating the propeller inside. As shown in FIG. 5, an air intake portion 211 that constitutes the side where air is taken in when the fans 2, 2 are in use, an air delivery portion 212 that constitutes the side where air is delivered when the fans 2, 2 are in use, a cylindrical connecting portion 213 that is a cylindrical portion between the air intake portion 211 and the air delivery portion 212, and a flange portion 214 that protrudes in a direction substantially perpendicular to the side surface of the cylindrical portion 213 from the end of the cylindrical portion 213 on the air intake portion 211 side. The cylindrical portion 213 is formed in a cylindrical shape such that the outer shape of the cross section when cut by a plane perpendicular to its central axis is circular, and its outer diameter is formed to be the same as or slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the opening holes 111, 111.

[0040] Further, the fan main body 21 has a fan connection terminal 215 connected to the control unit - fan connection cable 6 at a predetermined position on the air delivery portion 212 side. The fan connection terminal 215 needs to be a terminal corresponding to the control unit - fan connection cable 6, and in the present embodiment, a two-core terminal is used.

[0041] The mounting ring 22 is a ring-shaped member for attaching the fan main body 21 to the opening hole 111 of the clothing part 11, and its inner diameter is formed to be the same as or slightly larger than the outer shape of the cylindrical portion 213.

[0042] On the outer surface of the cylindrical portion 213 and the inner surface of the mounting ring 22, for example, a convex portion is formed on the inner surface side of the mounting ring 22, and a concave portion that engages with the convex portion is formed on the outer surface side of the cylindrical portion 213, thereby forming a locking means (not shown).

[0043] When attaching the fans 2, 2 to the clothing body 1, as shown in FIG. 5, insert the air delivery portion 212 side of the fan body 21 from the outer surface side of the clothing fabric portion 11 into the opening hole 111 so that the flange portion 214 contacts the portion around the opening hole 111 of the clothing fabric portion 11. Next, by inserting the mounting ring 22 from the inner surface side of the clothing fabric portion 11 to the outside of the cylindrical portion 213, the flange portion 214 and the mounting ring 22 sandwich the portion around the opening hole 111 of the clothing fabric portion 11 and the portion around the hole portion 161 of the opening hole reinforcing member 16, and in this state, the mounting ring 22 is fixed to the fan body 21 by the locking means. Thereby, the fan 2 can be fixed to the clothing body 1.

[0044] (Power supply unit) The power supply unit 3 is a member for supplying power to the fans 2, 2 and the control unit 4. For example, a lithium-ion battery pack with a safety protection circuit incorporated is provided, and as shown in FIG. 3, it is provided with a first power supply unit connection terminal 31 for connecting to the control unit 4 through the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5. The first power supply unit connection terminal 31 needs to be a terminal corresponding to the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5. In this embodiment, a two-core terminal is used. Also, as shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the power supply unit 3 is housed in the power supply unit storage pocket 15, but the means for holding the power supply unit 3 as described above is not limited to this.

[0045] (Control unit) The control unit 4 is a member for controlling the air-conditioned clothing 100. Different from conventional air-conditioned clothing, it is provided independently without being integrally formed with the power supply unit 3.

[0046] The control unit 4 incorporates a power conversion circuit (not shown) that supplies power from the power supply unit 3 to the fan at multiple levels of intensity, a remaining amount measurement circuit (not shown) that measures the remaining amount of the battery in the power supply unit 3, and an intensity instruction circuit (not shown) that instructs the intensity to the power conversion circuit. That is, the power conversion circuit functions as the power conversion means in the present invention, the remaining amount measurement circuit functions as the battery remaining amount measurement means in the present invention, and the intensity instruction circuit functions as the power intensity instruction means in the present invention.

[0047] Also, as shown in FIG. 6, the upper surface of the control unit 4 is provided with a display means 41 composed of a plurality of LEDs, the right side surface is provided with a tactile switch as the operation means 42, and the lower part of the rear surface is provided with a control unit first connection terminal 43 and a control unit second connection terminal 44.

[0048] The outer shape of the control unit 4 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape that is long in the vertical direction in a rear view as shown in FIG. 6(a) and long in the horizontal direction in a plan view as shown in FIG. 6(b). At both ends in the horizontal direction on the rear surface side, space securing means 45, 45 which are wall portions extending rearward are formed. It is desirable that the outer shape of the control unit 4 is formed such that the width in the vertical direction is wider than the width in the horizontal direction, and the width in the horizontal direction is wider than the width in the front-rear direction.

[0049] (Display means) The display means 41 is composed of a plurality (four in FIG. 6(b)) of LEDs provided on the upper surface of the control unit 4, and displays the remaining amount of the battery, the intensity of the power supplied to the fan, abnormalities in the circuit, etc. in response to the operation of the wearer by the operation means 42. Note that the position and display method of the display means 41 are not limited to those shown in the figure, and any position and display method can be selected as long as the wearer of the air-conditioning clothing 100 can visually recognize the control unit 4 while it is stored in the control unit storage pocket 14. For example, a display composed of liquid crystal or the like may be provided as the display means 41. Further, when the vertical length of the control unit 4 is longer than the vertical length of the control unit storage pocket 14, it is also possible to provide the display means 41 at a portion exposed outside the upper part of the front surface or the upper part of the side surface of the control unit 4.

[0050] (Operation means) The operation means 42 is composed of, for example, a tactile switch and is used for operations such as switching on / off the power supply and switching the intensity of the power supplied to the fans 2, 2. Specifically, for example, when the tactile switch of the operation means 42 is long-pressed, the power is turned on. In the state where the power is on, when this is pressed once, the display on the display means 41 switches to the display of the intensity of the power supplied to the fans 2, 2. When pressed further, the intensity of the power supplied to the fans 2, 2 is switched, and when long-pressed, the power is turned off. Correspondingly, the display means 41 is configured such that, for example, in the state where the power is on, usually the remaining battery level is displayed. When the tactile switch as the operation means 42 is pressed, the display switches to the display of the intensity of the power supplied to the fans 2, 2, and after several seconds have elapsed since the operation, the display switches to the display of the remaining battery level.

[0051] Note that the operation means 42 is not necessarily limited to a tactile switch, and various general switches can be used as long as they can be operated with the control unit 4 stored in the control unit storage pocket 14. Also, the operation means 42 can be installed at any position of the control unit 4 as long as it can be operated with the control unit 4 stored in the control unit storage pocket 14. However, particularly when installed on the front surface, for example, when the wearer holds a load, it is desirable to take measures to prevent an external object from touching the operation means 42 and causing malfunction. Specifically, for example, a recess can be provided in the control unit 4, and the operation means 42 can be provided in the recess so as not to protrude significantly outside. Also, the number of the operation means 42 is not limited to one, and a plurality of operation means 42 may be provided according to the application. For example, a switch used for switching on / off the power supply and a switch used for switching the intensity of the power supplied to the fans 2, 2 may be different switches.

[0052] (Connection terminal) On the rear side of the control unit 4, there are provided a first control unit connection terminal 43 which is a terminal for connecting to the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5 and a second control unit connection terminal 44 which is a terminal for connecting to the control unit - fan connection cable 6.

[0053] The first control unit connection terminal 43 needs to be a terminal corresponding to the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5. In this embodiment, a two - core terminal is used. Also, the second control unit connection terminal 44 needs to be a terminal corresponding to the control unit - fan connection cable 6. In this embodiment, a two - core terminal is used. Note that, for preventing misconnection, it is desirable that the first control unit connection terminal 43 and the second control unit connection terminal 44 have different shapes.

[0054] (Space securing means) On both left and right ends in the lateral direction on the rear side of the control unit 4, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, there are provided wall - like space securing means 45, 45 extending rearward. The space securing means 45, 45 are for securing an air flow path between the front body opening 114 and the space outside the control unit storage pocket 14 when the control unit 4 is stored in the control unit storage pocket 14. Note that the shape of the space securing means 45, 45 is not limited to the illustrated one, and any shape can be used as long as it can create a gap on the rear side of the control unit 4 and form an air flow path between the front body opening 114 and the external space.

[0055] Depending on the work content carried out while wearing the air-conditioned clothing 100, the air discharged from the front body opening 114 may interfere with the work. Therefore, it is desirable to be provided with an air leakage prevention means capable of stopping the discharge of air from the front body opening 114 as needed. As the air leakage prevention means, for example, the control unit 4 can be provided with an openable and closable lid formed of a sponge or the like for filling the air flow path between the space securing means 45, 45.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 4 is housed in the control unit storage pocket 14 such that the upper surface side provided with the display means 41 faces the opening at the upper part of the control unit storage pocket 14, and the rear surface side provided with the space securing means 45, 45 faces the body BD side of the wearer. Also, a power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5 is connected to the control unit first connection terminal 43 through the front body opening 114, and a control unit - fan connection cable 6 is connected to the control unit second connection terminal 44.

[0057] (Power supply unit - control unit connection cable) The power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5 is a cable connecting the power supply unit 3 and the control unit 4, and a two-core cable is used. Through the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5, power necessary for the operation of the control unit 4 and the fans 2, 2 is supplied from the power supply unit 3 to the control unit 4, and information regarding the remaining battery level is transmitted.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5 has, at one end, a power supply unit - control unit connection cable first connection terminal 51 which is a two-core terminal for connecting to the power supply unit first connection terminal 31, and at the other end, a power supply unit - control unit connection cable second connection terminal 52 which is a two-core terminal for connecting to the control unit first connection terminal 43, and connects the power supply unit first connection terminal 31 of the power supply unit 3 and the control unit first connection terminal 43 of the control unit 4 through the front body opening 114. Note that the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5 is not limited to a two - core cable, and any cable can be used as long as it can perform the above - mentioned functions. In this case, the power supply unit first connection terminal 31 and the control unit first connection terminal 43 also need to be corresponding terminals.

[0059] (Control unit - fan connection cable) The control unit - fan connection cable 6 is a cable that connects the control unit 4 and the fans 2, 2, and a two - core cable is used. Through the control unit - fan connection cable 6, power necessary for the operation of the fans 2, 2 is supplied from the control unit 4 to the fans 2, 2.

[0060] As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit - fan connection cable 6 has, at one end, a control unit - fan connection cable first connection terminal 61 which is a two - core terminal for connecting to the control unit second connection terminal 44, and the other end branches into two, and each end has a control unit - fan connection cable second connection terminal 62, 62 which are two - core terminals for connecting to the fan connection terminals 215, 215. It passes through the front - body opening 114 to connect the control unit second connection terminal 44 of the control unit 4 and the fan connection terminals 215, 215 of the fans 2, 2. Note that the control unit - fan connection cable 6 is not limited to a two - core cable, and any cable can be used as long as it can perform the above - mentioned functions. In this case, the control unit second connection terminal 44 and the fan connection terminals 215, 215 also need to be corresponding terminals.

[0061] {Method of attaching and detaching the control unit} The control unit 4 is attached to the clothing body 1 through the following procedure. (1) Put the control unit 4 into the control unit storage pocket 14. At this time, the surface provided with the space - securing means 45, 45 should face the wearer's body BD side, and the surface provided with the display means 41 should face the opening at the upper part of the control unit storage pocket 14 for storage. (2) Connect the fan connection terminals 215, 215 of the fans 2, 2 and the control unit - fan connection cable second connection terminals 62, 62 of the control unit - fan connection cable 6. (3) Connect the power supply unit first connection terminal 31 of the power supply unit 3 and the power supply unit - control unit connection cable first connection terminal 51 of the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5. (4) Connect the control unit second connection terminal 44 of the control unit 4 and the control unit - fan connection cable first connection terminal 61 of the control unit - fan connection cable 6. (5) Connect the control unit first connection terminal 43 of the control unit 4 and the power supply unit - control unit connection cable second connection terminal 52 of the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5. When removing the control unit 4, the above - mentioned reverse procedure may be followed.

[0062] {Effects of the Embodiment} According to the present embodiment, since the power supply unit 3 and the control unit 4 are formed independently, and the control unit 4 is housed in the control unit storage pocket 14, by pressing the tactile switch of the operation means 42 from above the sheet - like member forming the control unit storage pocket 14, the operation means 42 can be operated while the control unit 4 remains housed in the control unit storage pocket 14. Also, since the display means 41 faces the opening at the upper part of the control unit storage pocket 14, the wearer can check the remaining battery level only by looking downward during the use of the air - conditioning clothing 100, and can also check the display of the power intensity when switching the intensity of the power supplied to the fans 2, 2 using the operation means 42.

[0063] Therefore, different from the conventional air - conditioning clothing in which the control unit is integrally formed with the power supply unit, when checking the display of the display means 41 or operating the operation means 42, it is not necessary to take out the power supply unit one by one, which can eliminate the trouble during display checking and operation, and can also prevent the power supply unit from accidentally dropping during operation.

[0064] In addition, when the control unit is integrally formed with the power supply unit as in a conventional air-conditioned garment, when the device is damaged or the like, it has to be replaced all at once, and the required cost is high. However, according to the present embodiment, since the operation unit and the power supply unit are formed separately, each can be replaced individually, and the cost required when replacing the device can be reduced.

[0065] In addition, when taking out the control unit 4, since each cable connected to it will be pulled, a burden is imposed on the cable and the connection terminal. However, according to the present embodiment, since there is no need to take out the control unit 4 during the wearing of the air-conditioned garment 100, the burden on the cable and the connection terminal can be reduced, and its usable period can be extended.

[0066] In addition, a front body opening 114 is provided in the front body of the garment body part 11, and space securing means 45, 45 are provided on the rear surface side of the control unit 4. Therefore, even when the control unit 4 is stored in the control unit storage pocket 14, a certain air flow path is secured through the space between the front body opening 114 and the space securing means 45, 45 in the front body of the garment body part 11. As a result, during the use of the air-conditioned garment 100, since the fans 2, 2 take in outside air and the inside of the garment body 1 is under positive pressure, air is always discharged from the inside of the garment body 1 to the outside through the said flow path. Therefore, the front body opening 114 functions as an air discharge part with stable air resistance in the front body, and as shown in FIG. 7, air circulates, and the vicinity of the wearer's abdomen can be efficiently cooled.

[0067] In addition, since the front body opening 114 is covered by the control unit storage pocket 14, the appearance of the air-conditioned garment 100 is not deteriorated by the front body opening 114. Also, since an air flow path can be formed in the front body with a simple structure, the manufacturing cost is not greatly increased.

[0068] Also, as shown in FIG. 4, when the vertical length of the control unit storage pocket 14 is formed to be longer than the vertical length of the control unit 4, the upper end of the control unit 4 is located below the upper end of the control unit storage pocket 14, and even when used under sunlight, the sunlight to the display means 41 provided on the upper part of the control unit 4 is blocked. Thereby, the visibility of the display means 41 outdoors can be improved.

[0069] Also, since the power supply unit 3 is independent, only the power supply unit 3 can be easily replaced. Therefore, it is possible to selectively use the power supply unit 3 with the required capacity according to the application. Also, since the power supply unit 3 and the control unit 4 are independent, there is no need to consider the ease of taking out the power supply unit 3, and the power supply unit 3 can be provided at an arbitrary position. Thereby, for example, when using a large-capacity and heavy power supply unit 3, the weight burden can be reduced by attaching the power supply unit 3 to the belt of the trousers with a belt clip.

[0070] Also, by separating the power supply unit 3 and the control unit 4, the standby power is eliminated, and the air-conditioned clothing 100 can be stored for a long time in a usable state without additional charging.

[0071] [Second Embodiment] The air-conditioned clothing 100A according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. Note that the same parts as those of the air-conditioned clothing 100 according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

[0072] {Configuration of the Embodiment} As shown in FIG. 9, the air-conditioned clothing 100A according to the second embodiment directly connects the fans 2, 2 and the power supply unit 3A.

[0073] (Power Supply Unit) The power supply unit 3A includes a power conversion circuit. That is, the power conversion circuit provided in the control unit 4 in the air-conditioned clothing 100 according to the first embodiment is provided in the power supply unit 3A in the air-conditioned clothing 100A according to the second embodiment. In addition, the power supply unit 3A has a power supply unit second connection terminal 32 which is a two-core terminal used for connection with the fans 2, 2. Also, the power supply unit first connection terminal 31A used for connection with the control unit 4A is a multi-core terminal corresponding to a power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5A which is a multi-core cable as described later. Note that it is desirable that the power supply unit first connection terminal 31A and the power supply unit second connection terminal 32 have different shapes of terminals to prevent misconnection. The remaining configuration is the same as that of the power supply unit 3 according to the first embodiment.

[0074] (Control unit) As shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 4A is not connected to the fans 2, 2, unlike the control unit 4 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, the control unit second connection terminal 44 used for connection with the fans 2, 2 is not provided. Also, in this embodiment, since the power conversion circuit is provided in the power supply unit 3A, it is not provided in the control unit 4A. Also, the control unit first connection terminal 43A used for connection with the power supply unit 3A is a multi-core terminal corresponding to a power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5A which is a multi-core cable as described later. The remaining configuration is the same as that of the control unit 4 according to the first embodiment.

[0075] (Power supply unit - control unit connection cable) The power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5A is a cable that connects the power supply unit 3A and the control unit 4A, and a multi-core cable is used. Through the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5A, an instruction from the intensity instruction circuit provided in the control unit 4A is transmitted to the power conversion circuit provided in the power supply unit 3A, and at the same time, power necessary for the operation of the control unit 4A is supplied from the power supply unit 3A to the control unit 4A, and information regarding the remaining battery level is transmitted.

[0076] As shown in Fig. 9, one end of the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5A has a multi - core terminal, the power supply unit - control unit connection cable first connection terminal 51A, for connecting to the power supply unit first connection terminal 31A, and the other end has a multi - core terminal, the power supply unit - control unit connection cable second connection terminal 52A, for connecting to the control unit first connection terminal 43A. It passes through the front - body opening 114 to connect the power supply unit first connection terminal 31A of the power supply unit 3A and the control unit first connection terminal 43A of the control unit 4A. Note that as the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5A, it is not necessarily required to use a multi - core cable. For example, any cable can be used as long as it can perform the above - mentioned function, such as a two - core cable composed of a ground wire and a signal wire. In this case, the power supply unit first connection terminal 31A and the control unit first connection terminal 43A also need to be corresponding terminals.

[0077] (Power supply unit - fan connection cable) The power supply unit - fan connection cable 7 is a cable for connecting the power supply unit 3A and the fans 2, 2, and a two - core cable is used. Through the power supply unit - fan connection cable 7, power required for the operation of the fans 2, 2 is supplied from the power supply unit 3A to the fans 2, 2.

[0078] As shown in Fig. 9, one end of the power supply unit - fan connection cable 7 has a two - core terminal, the power supply unit - fan connection cable first connection terminal 71, for connecting to the power supply unit second connection terminal 32, and the other end branches into two, and each end has a two - core terminal, the power supply unit - fan connection cable second connection terminals 72, 72, for connecting to the fan connection terminals 215, 215. It connects the power supply unit second connection terminal 32 of the power supply unit 3A and the fan connection terminals 215, 215 of the fans 2, 2. Note that the power supply unit - fan connection cable 7 is not limited to a two - core cable, and any cable can be used as long as it can perform the above - mentioned function. In this case, the power supply unit second connection terminal 32 and the fan connection terminals 215, 215 also need to be corresponding terminals.

[0079] {Effects of the embodiment} According to this embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the control unit 4A is not provided with a power conversion circuit. Instead, the power supply unit 3A is provided with a power conversion circuit. As a result, the main circuits built into the control unit 4A are only the remaining amount measurement circuit that measures the remaining amount of the battery of the power supply unit 3A and the intensity instruction circuit that instructs the intensity to the power conversion circuit provided in the power supply unit 3A. The instruction of the intensity instruction circuit is sent from the control unit 4A to the power supply unit 3A through the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5A, and power conversion is performed in the power supply unit 3A. Then, the power supply unit 3A and the fans 2, 2 are directly connected, and the converted power is directly supplied from the power supply unit 3A to the fans 2, 2.

[0080] Therefore, in this embodiment, since the control unit 4A does not incorporate a power conversion circuit, it can be made smaller and lighter. By making the control unit 4A provided on the outside of the front body of the clothing part 11 smaller and lighter, the burden on the wearer of the air - conditioned clothing 100 can be reduced, and the possibility that the control unit will interfere with the wearer's work can be reduced.

[0081] In this embodiment, the case where the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5A is used as a means for performing bidirectional communication between the power supply unit and the control unit has been described. However, by providing communication means for wireless communication on both the power supply unit and the control unit, it is also possible to connect and use the power supply unit and the control unit by wireless communication. In this case, the control unit needs to be provided with power means such as a battery for independent operation. In this case, since there is no cable connecting the power supply unit and the control unit, each device can be freely arranged, and it is also possible to prevent the cable from interfering with the wearer.

[0082] [Third Embodiment] The air - conditioned clothing 100B according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. Note that the same parts as those of the air - conditioned clothing 100 according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

[0083] {Configuration of the Embodiment} As shown in FIG. 11, the air - conditioned clothing 100B according to the third embodiment includes an independent power conversion unit 8.

[0084] (Control unit) As shown in FIG. 11, the control unit 4B is not connected to the fans 2, 2 and the power supply unit 3. Therefore, the control unit first connection terminal 43 and the control unit second connection terminal 44 are not provided. Also, in this embodiment, since the power conversion circuit is provided in the power conversion unit 8, it is not provided in the control unit 4B.

[0085] The control unit 4B is provided with communication means (not shown) for wireless communication and is connected to the power conversion unit 8 by wireless communication. Thus, the control unit 4B transmits an instruction of the intensity instruction circuit to the power conversion unit 8 by wireless communication and receives information regarding the remaining battery level of the power supply unit 3 from the power conversion unit 8. Note that since the control unit 4B is not connected to the power supply unit by wire, power supply means (not shown) such as a battery for operating independently is provided. The remaining configuration is the same as that of the control unit 4 according to the first embodiment. It is also possible to connect the control unit 4B and the power conversion unit 8 by a connection cable in a wired manner.

[0086] (Power conversion unit) The power conversion unit 8 includes a power conversion circuit, converts the power supplied from the power supply unit 3 to a predetermined intensity according to the instruction of the intensity instruction circuit of the control unit 4B, and supplies it to the fans 2, 2. Also, it transmits information regarding the remaining battery level received from the power supply unit 3 to the control unit 4B.

[0087] The power conversion unit 8 is provided with a power conversion unit first connection terminal 81 which is a terminal for connecting to the power supply unit - power conversion unit connection cable 9 and a power conversion unit second connection terminal 82 which is a terminal for connecting to the power conversion unit - fan connection cable 10. Also, it is provided with communication means (not shown) for performing wireless communication with the control unit 4B.

[0088] The first connection terminal 81 of the power conversion unit needs to be a terminal corresponding to the second connection terminal 92 of the power supply unit - power conversion unit connection cable 9. In this embodiment, a two-core terminal is used. Also, the second connection terminal 82 of the power conversion unit needs to be a terminal corresponding to the first connection terminal 101 of the power conversion unit - fan connection cable 10. In this embodiment, a two-core terminal is used. Note that it is desirable for the first connection terminal 81 of the power conversion unit and the second connection terminal 82 of the power conversion unit to have different shapes as terminals to prevent misconnection.

[0089] As shown in FIG. 10, the power conversion unit 8 is provided in the clothing body 1 in a form that is stored, for example, in a power conversion unit storage pocket 17 provided inside the clothing part 1 at a predetermined position inside the clothing part 1. Also, it may be stored together with the power supply unit 3 in the power supply unit storage pocket 15. Note that as a means for holding the power conversion unit 8 in the clothing body 1, it is not necessarily required to use a pocket, and any configuration can be used as long as the power conversion unit 8 can be detachably held in the clothing body 1. Also, for example, by a configuration such as attaching the power conversion unit 8 to the belt of the trousers, it is possible to prevent the power conversion unit 8 from being held in the clothing body 1.

[0090] (Power supply unit - power conversion unit connection cable) The power supply unit - power conversion unit connection cable 9 is a cable that connects the power supply unit 3 and the power conversion unit 8, and a two-core cable is used. Through the power supply unit - power conversion unit connection cable 9, power necessary for the operation of the power conversion unit 8 and the fans 2, 2 is supplied from the power supply unit 3 to the power conversion unit 8, and information regarding the remaining battery level that will be transmitted from the power conversion unit 8 to the control unit 4B is transmitted.

[0091] As shown in FIG. 11, one end of the power supply unit - power conversion unit connection cable 9 has a power supply unit - power conversion unit connection cable first connection terminal 91 for connecting to the power supply unit first connection terminal 31, and the other end has a power supply unit - power conversion unit connection cable second connection terminal 92 for connecting to the power conversion unit first connection terminal 81. The power supply unit first connection terminal 31 of the power supply unit 3 and the power conversion unit first connection terminal 81 of the power conversion unit 8 are connected. Note that the power supply unit - power conversion unit connection cable 9 is not limited to a two - core cable, and any cable can be used as long as it can perform the above - mentioned functions. In this case, the power supply unit first connection terminal 31 and the power conversion unit first connection terminal 81 also need to be corresponding terminals.

[0092] (Power conversion unit - fan connection cable) The power conversion unit - fan connection cable 10 is a cable that connects the power conversion unit 8 and the fans 2, 2, and a two - core cable is used. Through the power conversion unit - fan connection cable 10, power necessary for the operation of the fans 2, 2 is supplied from the power conversion unit 8 to the fans 2, 2.

[0093] As shown in FIG. 11, one end of the power conversion unit - fan connection cable 10 has a power conversion unit - fan connection cable first connection terminal 101 which is a two - core terminal for connecting to the power conversion unit second connection terminal 82. The other end branches into two, and each end has a power conversion unit - fan connection cable second connection terminal 102, 102 which are two - core terminals for connecting to the fan connection terminals 215, 215. The power conversion unit second connection terminal 82 of the power conversion unit 8 and the fan connection terminals 215, 215 of the fans 2, 2 are connected. Note that the power conversion unit - fan connection cable 10 is not limited to a two - core cable, and any cable can be used as long as it can perform the above - mentioned functions. In this case, the power conversion unit second connection terminal 82 and the fan connection terminals 215, 215 also need to be corresponding terminals.

[0094] {Effects of the embodiment} According to this embodiment, similar to the second embodiment, the control unit 4B can be made smaller and lighter. Furthermore, since the power supply unit and the power conversion circuit are formed separately, it is possible to prevent the configuration of the power supply unit from becoming complicated and the power supply unit from becoming large and expensive. Also, when the control unit 4B performs wireless communication with the power conversion unit 8, it is not necessary to connect the control unit 4B and the power conversion unit 8 by a cable, and each device can be freely arranged, and it is possible to prevent the cable from getting in the way of the wearer.

[0095] [Modification Example] Hereinafter, a modification example of the above embodiment will be described.

[0096] {Modification Example 1} In the first embodiment, the control unit and the portion where the control unit of the clothing body is attached can be configured as follows.

[0097] (Control Unit) As shown in Fig. 12(a), the control unit 4C is composed of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped main portion 4Ca and a terminal attachment portion 4Cb which is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to be continuous with the lower part of the main portion 4Ca and has a narrower width than the main portion 4Ca in a front view. The control unit first connection terminal 43 is provided on the right side surface of the terminal attachment portion 4Cb, and the control unit second connection terminal 44 is provided on the left side surface of the terminal attachment portion 4Cb. The power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5 is connected to the right side surface of the terminal attachment portion 4Cb, and the control unit - fan connection cable 6 is connected to the left side surface of the terminal attachment portion 4Cb.

[0098] Also, as shown in Fig. 12(b), the tactile switch as the operation means 42A is arranged on the front surface of the main portion 4Ca.

[0099] On the front surface of the main body 4Ca, as shown in FIGS. 12(a) and 12(b), a clip 46 is provided. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, by using this clip 46 to sandwich the edge of the covering cloth 18 and the front body opening 114A of the clothing material part 11A, the control part 4C is configured to be fixed to the clothing material part 11A. That is, in this modified example, the clip 46 functions as the control part holding means in the present invention.

[0100] The part of the clip 46 facing the tactile switch of the operation means 42A protrudes rearward as shown in FIGS. 12(b) and 14, and is arranged to be close to the tactile switch of the operation means 42A.

[0101] (Front body opening) The front body opening 114A is formed as a cut in the left-right direction in the front body of the clothing material part 11A as shown in FIG. 15, and is covered by the covering cloth 18.

[0102] (Covering cloth) The covering cloth 18 is a sheet-like member formed in a substantially rectangular shape as shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, and is formed longer than the front body opening 114A in the left-right direction. As shown in FIG. 15, it is sewn to the clothing material part 11A near the edges in the left-right direction and the downward direction and in a slightly lower part of the front body opening 114A.

[0103] (Manufacturing procedure of the front body opening and the covering cloth) Regarding the specific manufacturing procedure of the front body opening 114A and the covering cloth 18, the case where the width of the main body 4Ca of the control part 4C in the left-right direction is 2 cm will be described as an example. (1) Make a 3-cm cut in the left-right direction on the clothing material part 11A to form the front body opening 114A (2) Arrange a covering cloth 18, which is a sheet-like member made of the same material as the clothing material part 11A and has a substantially rectangular shape with a length of 2 cm in the up-down direction and 4 cm in the left-right direction, so as to cover the front body opening 114A. (3) Sew the covering cloth 18 to the clothing material part 11A near the edges in the left-right direction and the downward direction and in a slightly lower part of the front body opening 114A.

[0104] (Mounting Procedure of the Control Unit) Next, the mounting procedure of the control unit 4C will be described. (1) Insert the control unit 4C from the upper end of the cover cloth 18 through the front body opening 114A in the same way as inserting a ballpoint pen with a clip into the chest pocket so that the lower part reaches inside the clothing body 1A. (2) Fix the control unit 4C to the clothing body 1A by sandwiching the cover cloth 18 and the fabric part 11A with the clip 46. (3) Connect the power supply unit - control unit connection cable 5 to the control unit first connection terminal 43 and the control unit - fan connection cable 6 to the control unit second connection terminal 44 from the inside of the clothing body 1A.

[0105] (Effect of Modification Example 1) According to this modification example, even when the control unit 4C is attached to the clothing body 1A, as shown in FIG. 16, spaces will be formed on the left and right sides of the control unit 4C. Therefore, even without providing a wall portion as a space securing means on the rear side of the control unit, so to speak, the thickness of the control unit 4C itself in the front - rear direction functions as a space securing means, and an air discharge portion is formed between the left and right side surfaces of the control unit 4C and the fabric part 11A and the cover cloth 18, and it becomes possible to discharge air from here.

[0106] Also, in this modification example, as shown in FIG. 16, since the display means 41 is provided on the upper surface side of the control unit 4C, the wearer can confirm it only by looking downward. Also, the portion of the clip 46 facing the tactile switch of the operation means 42A protrudes backward as shown in FIGS. 12(a) and 14, and comes close to the tactile switch of the operation means 42A. Therefore, by pressing the said portion of the clip 46 from the front, the operation means 42A can be operated through the cover cloth 18, and the operability is improved. Also, in a front view, as shown in FIG. 13, only the cover cloth 18 and the clip 46 are visible, resulting in an appearance similar to a shape with a narrower left - right width of the chest pocket of the suit, and it looks good.

[0107] In the above description, a modification of the first embodiment has been described as an example. However, the same configuration can also be used in the second or third embodiment.

[0108] {Other Modifications} (Control Unit Holding Means) In any of the embodiments, the control unit holding means in the present invention is not limited to the control unit storage pocket 14, and any configuration can be adopted as long as it can detachably hold the control unit 4 on the front part of the clothing body 1. Specifically, for example, in the first embodiment, it can be configured as follows.

[0109] As shown in FIG. 17, a clip 46A as a control unit holding means is provided on the front side, and a control unit 4D having the same configuration as the control unit 4 except for that is used. By sandwiching the edge of the front body opening 114A formed as a cut in the left - right direction on the front part of the fabric part 11A with the clip 46A, the control unit 4D may be fixed to the fabric part 11A. At this time, the upper part of the control unit 4D is made to be exposed to the outside from the front body opening 114A. In this case, the clip 46A may have any shape as long as it can fix the control unit 4D to the fabric part 11A. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, a clip formed in a substantially straight line in the vertical direction can be used. Also, the front body opening is not limited to a cut in the left - right direction, and can be formed in any shape as long as the control unit 4D can pass through it.

[0110] Also, as shown in FIG. 18, as a control unit holding means, a holding loop 19 may be provided at a position directly below the front body opening 114A on the back side of the fabric part 11A. The holding loop 19 is, for example, an annular member formed of a sheet - like material such that the length of its inner circumference is the same as or slightly larger than the outer circumference of the control unit 4. By passing the control unit 4 through the holding loop 19 from above, the control unit 4 can be fixed to the fabric part 11A in a state where the upper part is exposed to the outside from the front body opening 114A. Also in this case, the front body opening is not limited to a cut in the left - right direction, and can be formed in any shape as long as it can pass the control unit 4. Further, after providing a clip as control unit holding means in the control unit, a holding loop 19 may be further provided in the clothing fabric part 11A.

[0111] Also, as shown in FIG. 19, as control unit holding means, a control unit storage pocket 14A provided immediately below the front body opening 114A on the back surface of the clothing fabric part 11A and having a rear - side hole part 141 on the rear side is provided. The upper part of the control unit 4 stored in the control unit storage pocket 14A is exposed to the outside through the front body opening 114A, and each connection cable may be connected to the control unit 4 through the rear - side hole part 141. Also in this case, the front body opening is not limited to a cut in the left - right direction, and can be formed in any shape as long as it can pass the control unit 4.

[0112] It is also possible to configure the control unit to be held by the clothing body at a position away from the front body opening. For example, a control unit provided with a clip as control unit holding means may be used, and the control unit may be fixed to a predetermined position such as a collar on the outer surface side of the clothing body by the clip. In this case, it is desirable that the control unit is connected to other devices by wireless communication without using a cable so that the connection cable does not get in the way. Also, the control unit holding means may be a pocket provided at an arbitrary position on the back surface of the front body of the clothing fabric part, and the control unit may be stored therein. However, in this case, since it is necessary to open the fastener of the opening - closing means when checking the display means, the display means cannot be checked in the usage state of the air - conditioned clothing.

[0113] In the above, a modification example of the first embodiment has been described as an example, but the same configuration can also be used in the second embodiment or the third embodiment.

[0114] (Fan) In order to increase the flow rate of air to the front body opening inside the clothing body, the mounting angle of the fan may be changed so that the direction of the air introduced into the clothing body by the fan is directed towards the front body opening.

[0115] For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 7, when the fans are provided on both the left and right sides near the wearer's waist and the front body opening is provided near the opening / closing means 12 near the wearer's chest, it is desirable to tilt the left fan upward diagonally to the left and fix it to the fabric part, and tilt the right fan upward diagonally to the right and fix it to the fabric part.

[0116] In order to tilt and attach the fan to the fabric part, for example, as in the fan 2A shown in FIG. 15, the flange part 214A is formed by tilting it at a predetermined angle from a direction perpendicular to the side surface of the cylindrical part 213. Further, the end part of the mounting ring 22A on the side that contacts the clothing body 1 is formed by tilting it at an angle that coincides with the tilt angle of the flange part 214A from a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the mounting ring 22A. In this case, the cylindrical part 213 will be passed obliquely through the opening hole of the fabric part, and the cross-sectional shape of the part passing through the opening hole of the cylindrical part 213 will be an elliptical shape. Therefore, the opening hole 111A of the fabric part 11B and the hole part 161A of the opening hole reinforcing member 16A also need to be formed in an elliptical shape that coincides with this.

[0117] Note that when the fan is tilted and attached to the fabric part, since air is sent obliquely from the air delivery part 212 of the fan body 21A, there is a possibility that the fan 2A may rotate during the use of the air-conditioned clothing. Therefore, it is desirable to provide anti-rotation means (not shown). As anti-rotation means, for example, the following three methods can be used, but other general methods can also be used.

[0118] (1) Form a convex part or a concave part at an appropriate position of the part passing through the hole part of the opening hole reinforcing member on the outer surface of the cylindrical part of the fan body, and form a concave part or a convex part engaging with this on the inner circumference of the hole part of the opening hole reinforcing member. (2) Form a convex portion or a concave portion at an appropriate position on the side of the flange portion of the fan body that abuts against the fabric portion or at the end portion that abuts against the opening hole reinforcing member of the mounting ring, and form a concave portion or a convex portion that engages with this on the opening hole reinforcing member. (3) Connect an appropriate position on the back surface of the fabric portion near the fan and an appropriate position on the fan body or the mounting ring by a connecting means such as a string.

[0119] (Display means) In any of the embodiments, the display of the display means 41 does not necessarily have to be always displayed, and it may be displayed only for a short time by operating the switch. Thereby, a decrease in the battery of the power supply unit can be suppressed.

[0120] (Connection cable) In the above, the case where each connection cable has connection terminals at both ends and both ends are formed to be detachable has been described. However, in any of the embodiments, one end of the cable may be directly connected to any of the fan, the power supply unit, the control unit, or the power conversion unit.

[0121] (Extraction prevention mechanism) In any of the embodiments, it is desirable to provide an extraction prevention mechanism for preventing the control unit from being taken out of the control unit storage pocket when each connection cable is attached. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the control unit from being taken out with the cable attached, and a load from being applied to each connection cable and terminal.

[0122] (Falling prevention mechanism) In any of the embodiments, it is desirable to provide a falling prevention mechanism for preventing the control unit from falling from inside the control unit storage pocket 14 through the front body opening 114 into the clothing body 1.

[0123] (Warning means) In any of the embodiments, it is desirable for the control unit to be provided with warning means for issuing a warning by sound, vibration, etc. when the remaining battery level of the power supply unit becomes low or when an abnormality occurs in any of the members.

[0124] (Thread through) In any of the embodiments, it is desirable to provide a thread through for holding each connection cable inside the garment body at one or more predetermined positions inside the garment body. As a result, each connection cable can be stably held inside the garment body.

[0125] (Biosensor) In any of the embodiments, a biosensor for measuring biological information may be provided at a predetermined position of the clothing body, and the control unit may be provided with communication means for communicating with the biosensor, and the display means of the control unit may display information regarding the wearer's physical condition based on the information received from the biosensor.

Description of reference numerals

[0126] 100, 100A, 100B, 100C Air-conditioned clothing 1, 1A Clothing body 114, 114A Front body opening 14, 14A Control unit storage pocket (pocket, control unit holding means) 19 Holding loop (control unit holding means) 2, 2A Fan (air introduction means) 3, 3A Power supply unit 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D Control unit 41 Display means 42, 42A Operation means 45 Space securing means 46, 46A Clip (control unit holding means) 5, 5A Power supply unit - control unit connection cable (connection cable) 6 Control unit - fan connection cable (connection cable)

Claims

1. The clothes themselves, An air introduction means for introducing air into the inside of the clothing body; A power supply unit for supplying power to the air introduction means; A control unit connected to the power supply unit via wired or wireless communication and controlling the power supplied to the air introduction means; A control unit holding means for detachably holding the control unit on the front body of the clothing body; An air-conditioned garment comprising:

2. The air-conditioning garment according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit includes a display unit that is visible to a wearer while held by the control unit holding unit.

3. The air-conditioned garment according to claim 2 , wherein the display means is a plurality of lights provided on an upper surface of the control unit.

4. The air-conditioning garment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control unit includes an operation means that can be operated by a wearer while being held by the control unit holding means.

5. The air-conditioning garment according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the garment body has a front body opening formed in a front body.

6. 6. The air-conditioning garment according to claim 5, wherein the control unit holding means is a pocket which covers the front body opening.

7. 7. The air-conditioning garment according to claim 6, wherein the control unit is provided with a space securing means on the rear side for securing an air flow passage between the front body opening and an outside space.

8. The air-conditioning garment according to claim 5, characterized in that the control unit is attached to the clothing body by penetrating the front body opening, and an air flow passage connecting the inside of the clothing body to an external space is formed between the control unit and the front body opening.

9. The control unit is The power supply unit and the air introduction means are connected by a connection cable, 9. The air-conditioning garment according to claim 1, further comprising power conversion means for converting the intensity of the electric power supplied to the air introducing means.

10. The control unit is a battery remaining capacity measuring means for measuring a remaining battery capacity of the power supply unit; The air-conditioning garment according to claim 9, further comprising: power intensity instruction means for instructing the power conversion means on power intensity.

11. The air introduction means is a fan, The clothing body has a front body opening formed in a front body, The air-conditioning garment according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the fan is attached to the garment body in a state inclined so as to face the front body opening.

12. Equipped with a biosensor that measures bioinformation, The air-conditioned garment according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the control unit is equipped with a communication means for communicating with the biosensor and displays information regarding the wearer's physical condition based on information received from the biosensor.

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