Underwear

Abstract

To provide underwear capable of being worn without specializing the attribute (age, sex, etc.) of a wearer and a use.SOLUTION: Underwear 100 comprises: a first body 110 and a second body 120; a first joint portion 130, a second joint portion 140 and a third joint portion 150 connecting them; and a first opening 160, a second opening 170 and a third opening 180 formed by the first body 110, the second body 120, the first joint portion 130, the second joint portion 140 and the third joint portion 150. The first body 110 and the second body 120 are made of a stretchable material and have substantially the same shape. Lengths of the first joint portion 130, the second joint portion 140 and the third joint portion 150 are substantially equal. Inner peripheral lengths of the first opening 160, the second opening 170 and the third opening 180 are substantially equal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to underwear.

Background Art

[0002] General underwear is targeted at specific groups, such as for women or men, for the young or the elderly, or for lower or upper elementary school students.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses lower body clothing in which a knitted fabric piece including at least a waistline is cut out along a pattern paper of a predetermined shape from a knitted fabric having different stretchabilities in a first direction and a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction, and predetermined peripheral portions in the knitted fabric piece are joined together. The stretchability in the first direction is greater than the stretchability in the second direction, the first direction stretches and contracts better than the second direction, and in the knitted fabric piece placed on a plane, a tangent line at any position of the waistline is not parallel to the first direction.

[0004] Patent Document 2 discloses clothing including a front body for covering the abdomen of a wearer, a back body for covering the buttocks, and a crotch part sewn to the lower part of the back body for covering the crotch. The stretchability in the length direction of the crotch part is lower than that of the front body and the back body. The rear part of the crotch part tapers in the left - right width toward the back body side. The front end of the rear part of the crotch part exists within a range from a position 3 cm above the front body to a position 3 cm above the back body with respect to the lowest point located at the lowest position during wearing in the front body or the crotch part. The rear end of the rear part of the crotch part exists at a position 5.5 cm to 8.5 cm above the lowest point toward the back body side.

[0005] Patent Document 3 discloses pants in which the periphery from the back side to the front side of a leg opening is formed in a wave shape so that a wave - like line appears on the front side of the leg during wearing.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] Underwear is usually classified into types according to the attributes and uses of the wearer, such as daily wear, sports use, nursing care use, for the elderly, for the young, for men or for women, etc. In other words, there is actually no underwear that can be worn regardless of the attributes and uses of the wearer. Also, depending on age and physical condition, the wearer may have difficulty wearing underwear.

[0008] The underwear disclosed in Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2, and Patent Document 3 has limited attributes and uses of the wearer.

[0009] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide underwear that can be worn regardless of the attributes (age, gender, etc.) and uses of the wearer.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0010] (1) The underwear of the present invention has a first body and a second body and covers the abdomen and waist of a wearer, and is provided with a first connecting part, a second connecting part, and a third connecting part connecting the first body and the second body, the first body, a first opening formed by the first body, the second body, the first connecting part, and the second connecting part, a second opening formed by the first body, the second body, the first connecting part, and the third connecting part, and a third opening formed by the first body, the second body, the second connecting part, and the third connecting part, wherein the first body and the second body are made of a material having elasticity and are substantially the same shape, the lengths of the first connecting part, the second connecting part, and the third connecting part are substantially equal, and the inner circumferential lengths of the first opening, the second opening, and the third opening are substantially equal.

[0011] (2) In the configuration of (1) above, the first body portion and the second body portion can all function as a front body portion, and the first opening portion, the second opening portion and the third opening portion can all function as an abdominal opening.

[0012] (3) In the configuration of (1) or (2) above, the opening edge of the first opening, the opening edge of the second opening, and the opening edge of the third opening have an arc shape in a plan view. Effect of the Invention

[0013] The underwear having the above-mentioned configuration (1) easily fits the abdomen and waist regardless of the body type of the wearer. This makes it possible to provide underwear that can be easily worn by the wearer regardless of attributes (age, sex, etc.) and purpose. In addition, the inner circumferential lengths of the first opening, the second opening, and the third opening are substantially equal, so that the wearer can put the shorts on by inserting their legs through any opening. This makes it possible to provide underwear that can be easily worn by the wearer regardless of attributes.

[0014] According to the underwear having the configuration of (2) above, the wearer can wear the underwear without worrying about the front, back, left, right, up, and down. Thereby, it is possible to provide underwear that can be worn more easily by the wearer regardless of attributes.

[0015] The underwear having the configuration of (3) above is likely to fit well around the abdomen and waist regardless of the body shape of the wearer. Thereby, it is possible to provide underwear that is easier for the wearer to wear.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0018] <Configuration> The underwear 100 according to the present embodiment has a first body 110, a second body 120, a first connecting part 130, a second connecting part 140, a third connecting part 150, a first opening 160, a second opening 170, and a third opening 180.

[0019] The first body 110 and the second body 120 are made of the same stretchable material. Also, the texture inside the first body 110 and the texture inside the second body 120 are configured to be the same. Also, the first body 110 and the second body 120 have substantially the same shape. Therefore, the shape in plan view as seen from the side of the first body 110 and the shape in plan view as seen from the side of the second body 120 are substantially the same, and the surface area of the first body 110 and the surface area of the second body 120 are substantially the same.

[0020] Also, the first body 110 and the second body 120 are connected at the first connecting part 130, the second connecting part 140, and the third connecting part 150, respectively. Note that the method of connecting the first body 110 and the second body 120 is not particularly limited. For example, a method of connecting using an adhesive, a method of connecting by thermocompression bonding, or a method of connecting by sewing can be adopted. Also, the first body 110 and the second body 120 may be integrally formed. Also, the length (L1) of the edge 132 of the first connecting part 130, the length (L2) of the edge 142 of the second connecting part 140, and the length (L3) of the edge 152 of the third connecting part 150 are substantially equal. Note that L1, L2, and L3 can be adjusted as appropriate.

[0021] The first opening 160 is formed by the first body 110, the second body 120, the first connecting part 130, and the second connecting part 140. The second opening 170 is formed by the first body 110, the second body 120, the first connecting part 130, and the third connecting part 150. The third opening 180 is formed by the first body 110, the second body 120, the second connecting part 140, and the third connecting part 150. The shapes of the first opening 160, the second opening 170, and the third opening 180 are substantially the same. Also, the inner peripheral length (the length of the opening edge 162: LC1) of the first opening 160, the inner peripheral length (the length of the opening edge 172: LC2) of the second opening 170, and the inner periphery (the length of the opening edge 182: LC3) of the third opening 180 are substantially equal. Note that LC1, LC2, and LC3 are adjusted so that the opening edge 162 of the first opening 160, the opening edge 172 of the second opening 170, and the opening edge 182 of the third opening 180 can expand and contract between the average thigh circumference and the abdominal circumference of an average adult, regardless of gender.

[0022] Also, in plan view, the opening edge 162 of the first opening 160, the opening edge 172 of the second opening 170, and the opening edge 182 of the third opening 180 each exhibit an arc shape.

[0023] Also, the state of the underwear 100 expanded so that the first opening 160 has a circular shape with a diameter D as viewed from the first opening 160 is shown in FIG. 2.

[0024] Also, in plan view, the following S1, S2, and S3 are substantially equal. S1: The surface area of the region surrounded by the opening edge 162 of the first opening 160, the edge 132 of the first connecting portion 130, the edge 142 of the second connecting portion 140, the virtual straight line VL1 (a virtual straight line connecting the midpoint 132a in the length direction of the edge 132 of the first connecting portion 130 and the center point O; shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 1), and the virtual straight line VL2 (a virtual straight line connecting the midpoint 142a in the length direction of the edge 142 of the second connecting portion 140 and the center point O; shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 1). S2: The surface area of the region surrounded by the opening edge 172 of the second opening 170, the edge 132 of the first connecting portion 130, the edge 152 of the third connecting portion 150, the virtual straight line VL1, and the virtual straight line VL3 (a virtual straight line connecting the midpoint 152a in the length direction of the edge 152 of the third connecting portion 150 and the center point O; shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 1). S3: The surface area of the region surrounded by the opening edge 182 of the third opening 180, the edge 142 of the second connecting portion 140, the edge 152 of the third connecting portion 150, the virtual straight line VL2, and the virtual straight line VL3.

[0025] <Function> The first body part 110 and the second body part 120 of the underwear 100 are made of the same material and have substantially the same shape. Therefore, both the first body part 110 and the second body part 120 of the underwear 100 can function as either the front body part or the back body part. Also, L1, L2, and L3 are substantially equal, and LC1, LC2, and LC3 are substantially equal. Therefore, the first opening 160, the second opening 170, and the third opening 180 can each function as either a leg opening or an abdominal opening.

[0026] Therefore, when the wearer wears the underwear 100, first, the wearer passes their feet through two desired openings out of the first opening 160, the second opening 170, and the third opening 180 such that either the first body part 110 or the second body part 120 is in the front body part. As a result, any two of the first opening 160, the second opening 170, and the third opening 180 become leg openings. Next, the wearer positions the opening through which the feet were not passed at a desired part of the wearer's waist. As a result, the opening through which the feet were not passed becomes an abdominal opening.

[0027] Then, the opening edges of each of the two openings through which the wearer passed their feet adhere to the wearer's thigh region. Also, the opening edge of the opening through which the feet were not passed adheres to the wearer's waist and abdomen. As a result, the underwear 100 is worn such that one of the first body part 110 and the second body part 120 covers the wearer's abdomen and the other body part covers the wearer's waist (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

[0028] When the wearer removes the worn underwear 100, the first opening 160, the second opening 170, and the third opening 180 may be shifted downward (see the Y vertical direction in FIG. 3).

[0029] <Effect> As described above, both the first body part 110 and the second body part 120 of the underwear 100 can function as either the front body part or the back body part. Therefore, the wearer can wear the underwear 100 without worrying about the front and back directions. Also, the first body part 110 and the second body part 120 are made of a stretchable material and have substantially the same shape. Therefore, the wearer can easily wear the underwear 100 regardless of their attributes and uses.

[0030] In addition, the first opening 160, the second opening 170, and the third opening 180 can all function as either leg openings or abdominal openings. Therefore, when wearing the underwear 100, the wearer can insert their feet into any of the openings and easily put on the underwear 100. Also, LC1, LC2, and LC3 are approximately equal, and the opening edges of each opening can easily adhere to the wearer's thighs etc. when wearing the underwear 100. Therefore, regardless of the wearer's attributes or usage, the wearer can easily put on the underwear 100.

[0031] Moreover, if the texture on the inside and outside of the first body 110 is made the same as the texture on the inside and outside of the second body 120, the wearer can wear the underwear 100 without worrying about the front and back.

[0032] In this way, the wearer can easily put on the underwear 100 without worrying about the front, back, left, right, up, or down directions of the underwear 100, nor about their own attributes or usage. In particular, since the underwear 100 can be worn in a genderless manner regardless of the wearer's gender, it is also compatible with modern diverse values. Also, since the underwear 100 can be used regardless of the wearer's gender or age, it can also improve the living environment in shelters etc. during disasters or emergencies.

[0033] In addition, since the underwear 100 can be worn without worrying about the front, back, left, right, up, or down directions, for example, it can be easily put on for a person receiving assistance or care. This can greatly reduce the burden on the assistant or caregiver.

[0034] Also, since the underwear 100 has a simple structure, the manufacturing cost can be reduced, and it can also contribute to resource protection.

[0035] Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the invention, of course.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0036] 100 … Underwear 110 … First body 120 … Second body 130 … First connecting part 140 … Second connecting part 150 … Third connecting part 160 … First opening 162 … Opening edge 170 … Second opening 172 … Opening edge 180 … Third opening 182 … Opening edge

Claims

1. An underwear having a first body and a second body, covering the abdomen and waist of the wearer, a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a third connecting part connecting the first body and the second body, a first opening formed by the first body, the second body, the first connecting part and the second connecting part, a second opening formed by the first body, the second body, the first connecting part and the third connecting part, a third opening formed by the first body, the second body, the second connecting part and the third connecting part, and comprising: the first body and the second body are made of an elastic material and have substantially the same shape, the lengths of the first connecting part, the second connecting part and the third connecting part are substantially equal, the inner peripheral lengths of the first opening, the second opening and the third opening are substantially equal, Underwear.

2. both the first body and the second body can function as a front body, the first opening, the second opening and the third opening can all function as an abdominal opening, The underwear according to Claim 1.

3. The opening edge of the first opening, the opening edge of the second opening and the opening edge of the third opening are arc-shaped in plan view, The underwear according to Claim 1 or Claim 2.

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