Spacer

The integration of a spacer with partial contact parts in clothing addresses the impracticality of conventional rainwear by ensuring continuous ventilation and breathability, enhancing comfort and usability in adverse weather.

JP2026010203APending Publication Date: 2026-01-21東由紀子
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Application Number
JP2025180051
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
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Priority Date
2024-05-15
Filing Date
2025-10-25
Publication Date
2026-01-21

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Technical Problem

Conventional rainwear with shape-retaining hoods require a tight fit and complex preparation, making them impractical for continuous ventilation and comfort, especially in windy or rainy conditions.

Method used

A spacer is integrated into clothing with a garment-contacting part and a body-contacting part that maintains a ventilation space by partial contact, allowing easy use and reducing adhesion, while ensuring breathability and ease of use.

Benefits of technology

The spacer provides continuous ventilation, reduces adhesion to the body, and enhances breathability, making it comfortable and practical for various weather conditions, with potential storage and convenience features.

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Abstract

To provide a space member for promoting continuous ventilation.SOLUTION: The spacer is a space member for promoting continuous ventilation, includes a clothing contact body and a body contact part, and supports an opening part of clothing or the like such as a hood support spacer and a cuff support spacer. The ventilation space is secured by the spacer at each opening, the degree of adhesion is low due to the ventilation space around the body part or the like, and the convenience is exhibited due to the structure that is easily attached and detached. In addition, even in a case where the opening is partially provided and is only in partial contact, the opening can be supported and the ventilation space can be secured.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a spacer that promotes continuous ventilation. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventional clothing with openings or vents is distributed on the market as a garment worn directly on the body, but it is worn while remaining in contact with the body even when it is desired to avoid direct contact with the body due to weather conditions such as rain, sunlight, and heat. Spacer-like devices are also available inside helmets that do not come into direct contact with the head, and are directly fixed to the helmet, head, and spacer. Rainwear with a shape-retaining hood-forming material has also been disclosed (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Application No. 56-008817 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Patent Document 1 describes rainwear that "forms a hood body that maintains its shape by expanding when air is blown into it so that the front and bottom are open, and the body is provided with sound-receiving sections on both sides corresponding to the ears and air inlets in appropriate locations." The structure of Patent Document 1 requires a shape-retaining member that thoroughly supports the head area to cover the entire head except for the face, and "sound-receiving sections on both sides corresponding to the ears" are present, providing a tight fit to make it easy to hear sounds. There is no mention of a hood-forming material to improve ventilation, and although the discomfort caused by clothing clinging to the head is eliminated, it is not a simple shape that supports the entire clothing by partially contacting the clothing, but is instead constructed to allow air to pass through, which requires a considerable amount of time to prepare before putting on, making it difficult to say that it is highly practical rainwear. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a space member provided inside clothing, which comprises: The spacer includes a garment-contacting part that contacts the garment and a body-contacting part that contacts the body, The clothing contact body is configured to leave a space between it and the body part to maintain the shape-retaining space of the clothing, and is in at least partial contact with the clothing, and the body part contact part protrudes toward the body part to support it, thereby maintaining the shape-retaining space and supporting the clothing.Since the clothing contact body and the body part contact part are located between the clothing and the body part when worn, the distance of the space between the clothing and the body part is determined by the action of either or both of the clothing contact body and the body part contact part transmitted from the clothing and the body part, and the space member can ensure a ventilation space. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] As described above, the spacer of the present invention is a spacer that maintains the shape of clothing, etc., and provides distance between the clothing, etc. and the body to improve ventilation. It is a spacer that is easy to use, easy to put on and take off, has a simple shape, and ensures ventilation space, resulting in low adhesion and excellent breathability, and its simple design also helps reduce costs. If the spacer is made with a plate-shaped garment-contacting body that supports the clothing, etc. and is positioned at the head opening, it can be turned inside out depending on the size, allowing it to be carried compactly for storing clothing, etc. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] (A) is a front view of the approximately inverted U-shape with contact parts located on the left and right sides of the head (Example 1). (B) is a right side view of the approximately inverted U-shape with contact parts located on the left and right sides of the head (Example 1). [Figure 2](A) is a front view of a bowl-shaped device showing an outline of selectable contact areas (Example 2). (B) is a plan view of a bowl-shaped device showing an outline of selectable contact areas (Example 2). [Figure 3] 1 is a development view of a garment-contacting body in an expandable shape before use (Example 3). [Figure 4] (A) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A', with the contact portions positioned on the left and right sides of the head and the distal end serving as the attachment portion (Example 3). (B) is a right side view, with the contact portions positioned on the left and right sides of the head and the distal end serving as the attachment portion (Example 3). [Figure 5] (A) is a perspective view of a body positioning device (Example 3). (B) is a perspective view of a body positioning device with clothing or the like sandwiched between the device (Example 3). [Figure 6] (A) is a rear view of the generally inverted V-shaped contact area located at the rear of the head (Example 4). (B) is a plan view of the generally inverted V-shaped contact area located at the rear of the head (Example 4). [Figure 7] (A) is a front view in which the contact portion is on the back of the hand. (Example 5) (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A' in which the contact portion is on the back of the hand. (Example 5) (C) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B' in which the contact portion is on the back of the hand. (Example 5) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, the details of the present invention, "at least partially contacting the garment," "covering the entire garment," "continuous ventilation," "the garment-contacting body and the body-contacting portion being between the garment and the body," and "the distal end being the attachment portion," as well as examples thereof, will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 7. "At least partially in contact with the garment" does not refer to a conventional structure in which the garment-contacting body hangs over the entire shape-retaining space of the garment, but rather refers to a garment that hangs over only a portion of the entire surface of the garment in the shape-retaining space. Even if the garment is only configured to fit along this partially provided garment-contacting body, the entire garment, including the contact point, can be supported. In other words, even if the garment is present, there is a portion of the garment that is not hung over the garment-contacting body. For example, in the case of a head hood opening, unlike a structure in which the entire hood portion, including the rear of the hood, is hung over when viewed from the front, this refers to a structure in which only the portion of the garment-contacting body near the top of the head, from above the left ear to above the right ear, hangs over the garment. In other words, rather than supporting the entire hood shape-retaining space that covers the head, such as the top of the hood and the portion excluding the rear of the hood, the garment does not support the entire hood shape-retaining space, but rather only the portion of the garment-contacting body that is partially present over the entire head hood, such as only the top or portion excluding the rear of the hood, and the garment hangs over the garment-contacting body only where the garment-contacting body is located. A garment-contacting body that is fully provided can also be formed and is not excluded from the present invention, but it can be provided partially or fully, and is characterized by being at least partially provided so as to be able to support and ventilate the entire garment. Here, "covering the entire garment" means, for example, covering the entire garment, equivalent to the hood, from the facing of the garment hood opening to the rear of the garment hood. The spacer in Patent Document 1 is installed completely over the entire garment, making it easy to support the entire opening, and is shaped to cover the entire garment body except for the opening. The present invention is configured such that the entire garment hood can be supported and installed completely over the entire garment even when the garment-contacting body does not cover the entire garment, and the garment hood is partially covered by the garment-contacting body, but is only "partially provided with the garment-contacting body." However, the present invention is configured such that the entire garment hood can be supported even when the garment-contacting body has a reduced area and reduced cost. Here, being placed in contact with the body means that the hood is placed by being put on or wrapped around the head. For example, in the case of a head hood opening, when putting on the hood, the body contact part is placed on the head, and the body contact part is sandwiched between the head and the hood, which is a garment, without being fastened to the head, creating a space between the head and the hood, which can support the hood. The space should be 10 mm or more, and a distance of 30 mm to 50 mm is preferable for better ventilation. The shape angle of the body part corresponding to the contact surface varies depending on the individual and the part of the body. The gravity of the garment and the shape angle of the body part, or both, work to balance the contact surface and the garment, maintaining the overall structure of the spacer. For example, Examples 1, 3, and 5 are easy-to-understand illustrations showing different positions of the body part contact part and different shape angles of the body part. Example 5 is particularly notable, as the angle between the back of the hand and the arm changes significantly, and the flexibility of either or both of the garment contact part and the body part contact the body while maintaining a moderate distance. The material of the garment contact part and the body part contact part is not limited and can be any material, but elastic and flexible materials are preferred, and hard materials are not excluded. There may be cases where the body contacting part only partially contacts the body part, but does not contact the body part. This means that for a body contacting part that is in partial contact with a body part that is in contact, there is also a part that is not in contact with the body part. Also, for example, when the body contacting part is sandwiched between a support part or the like, the body contacting parts on both ends of the body contacting part may be in partial contact with the body part, but the part of the body contacting part supported by the support part or the like may exist as a part that is not in contact with the body part. This only partial contact allows the body contacting part to maintain a ventilation space between the clothing etc. and the body part, supporting the opening and allowing continuous ventilation. "Continuous ventilation" means that the space is continuous, allowing ventilation, with no obstructed sides that block the flow, allowing air to flow without obstruction. Furthermore, the minimal contact structure symbolizes the compactness of the structure, which can support clothing with only "partial contact of the body-contacting portion" and "the garment-contacting body provided only partially." When there is more than "partial contact of the body-contacting portion," this indicates that the entire body-contacting portion is in contact with the body, and an example is described in Example 4. The phrase "a configuration in which the garment-contacting body and the body-contacting portion are present between the garment and the body portion when worn" refers to a configuration in which the garment-contacting body and the body-contacting portion are present between the garment and the body portion when viewed in vertical cross section. This configuration determines the distance between the garment and the body portion through the action of either or both of the garment-contacting body and the body-contacting portion transmitted from the garment and the body portion. In other words, this indicates a configuration in which a certain distance is maintained between the garment and the body portion, and the distance is determined by the wearing situation. As described in the examples, if the material is deformable, for example, if the garment-contacting body or the body-contacting portion deforms to a large degree, the distance between the garment and the body portion becomes closer, and if the degree of deformation is small, the distance becomes farther. Furthermore, if the garment-contacting body is made of an elastic material, the gravity of the garment and the shape angle of the body portion, or both, act to balance the contact surface with the garment, thereby determining the distance between the garment and the body portion. "Using the end as the attachment part" means that when the spacer is attached, the end of the spacer, which is the lowest part in height, is in contact with the shoulder area, including the area of ​​the hood that is in contact with the shoulder area and the shape that follows the shoulder as an attachment part. Also, the spacer is sufficient as long as it has an area large enough to install the body contact part, and even if the spacer is drilled or deformed, it refers to the end of the part closest to the shoulder when the spacer is attached. Below, we will describe examples in which the outer surface shape of the garment-contacting body when worn is a flat plate that is approximately U-shaped, approximately V-shaped, or bowl-shaped. Flat plates can be easily bent into any one or a combination of shapes such as an approximately U-shaped, approximately V-shaped, bowl-shaped, ring-shaped, modified spherical, or angular shape, but any shape can be formed, and the invention is not limited to being formed from a flat plate. Various modifications are possible within the spirit of the present invention and are not excluded from the invention.

[0009] FIG. 1 shows a front view (A) of Example 1 of the present invention in which contact portions are located on the left and right sides of the head, and a right side view (B) in which contact portions are located on the left and right sides of the head. This example shows an example in which the outer surface when worn has an approximately inverted U-shape, as seen from the open face side 2. The distal end 12 of the garment contact body 1 is formed by curving a plate-like object so that it is positioned above the ears, forming a garment contact body 1 partially located on the upper part of the entire surface of the head hood. Contact surfaces 13 are located near both ends of the head, front and rear, on the left and right sides, and are supported by partial contact at four points on the body contact portion 6. The dashed arrows in the right side view (B) indicate that the contact surfaces 13 are located near two front and rear points on the head side of the body contact portion 6. The contact body 1 is shaped to fit along the hood from the open face side 2 to the rear hood 3. The body contact parts 6 located on the left and right are fixed by being sandwiched between the support parts 10, and the sandwiched body contact parts 6 can be seen in the right side view (B), while the bulging ends of the unsanded parts of the body contact parts 6 support the head with only partial contact, maintaining the shape of the entire opening. The hidden lines of the support parts 10 are shown with dashed lines, and an example of the clothing 9 to be placed over the clothing contact body 1 and an example of the position of the head when worn are shown with dashed lines. In FIG. 1, the garment-contacting body 1 is shown as being roughly inverted U-shaped, with the left and right sides having the same shape and the front and back being the same size from the vicinity of the face-opening side 2 to the vicinity of the rear hood 3. The support part 10 is shown as a simple shape with two slits and an inward curve, but any shape that forms an inward protrusion is acceptable. Therefore, the support part 10 and the body-contacting body 6 may be integrated. The body-contacting body 6 is to be in contact with the head, and FIG. 1 shows an example in which both ends of the body-contacting body 6 come into contact with the head and function in conjunction with movement due to the elasticity of a foam that is sandwiched between the support parts 10 and protrudes beyond the support parts 10. In cases where the support part 10 is not present, the body-contacting body 6 may be directly attached to and detached from the garment-contacting body 1. This does not exclude easily achievable configurations, including cases in which the garment-contacting body 1 is coated with, for example, a silicone material to prevent slipping. Any material may be used, but resin is preferable, and the clothing-contact body 1 is made of LDPE, for example, but other materials such as PP and PET are also possible. A flexible, not too hard material with a thickness of 0.05 mm to 1 mm is suitable. A material that is not affected by the external environment and is easy to process is preferable, and customization will expand the options. The body contact part 6 may be constructed in any manner, but an elastic body contact part 6 can be constructed by partially curving the garment contact body 1 inward and sandwiching, for example, a hard, soft urethane foam between them. When the garment contact body 1 and the body contact part 6 are provided separately, the support part 10 and the body contact part 6 can be used as a single unit, and various modifications can be made in accordance with the spirit of the present invention regardless of the manufacturing and sales methods or materials used in any combination, and are not excluded from the present invention. Furthermore, the position of the body contact part 6 is not limited to that shown in Figure 1, and the clothing contact body 1 may be shaped so that it is worn on the head. As long as it is shaped so that it can be placed on the head, it may be anything from a size that covers the head to a small area that can be placed on the head. Any area that can accommodate the body contact part 6 is sufficient, and various modifications such as drilling holes or deformations in the clothing contact body 1 are possible based on the spirit of the present invention, and are not excluded from the present invention. Here, we will explain the phrase "intended for integrated use" in the present invention. Even if the body-contacting portions 6 are provided separately, they are intended for use as an integrated unit. The spacer of the present invention includes left and right body-contacting portions 6. The body-contacting portions 6 may be sold separately, or may be labeled as being attached by the customer or used by the customer after attachment. All of these are sold as components and used as the spacer of the present invention. Therefore, even if the garment-contacting body 1 is not integrated with the body-contacting portion 6 and does not share the same shape or material as the garment-contacting body 1, the body-contacting portion 6 is provided as a separate body-contacting portion intended for integrated use with the garment-contacting body 1. Based on the spirit of the present invention, the body-contacting portion 6 can be modified in various ways, and separate components are not excluded from the present invention. Furthermore, the garment-contacting body 1, support portion 10, and body-contacting portion 6 can also be molded as an integrated unit. Based on the spirit of the present invention, various modifications are possible and are not excluded from the present invention.

[0010] FIG. 2 shows a front view (A) and a plan view (B) illustrating a schematic diagram of a selectable contact portion of Example 2 of the present invention. This example is bowl-shaped, with an outer surface that is approximately circular when worn in plan view. Examples include a ring-shaped head portion cut out into a circle, a C-ring with a missing portion, a partially deformed spherical shape like a C-ring, a partially deformed spherical shape, and an angular shape, as long as the shape can be used to cover the head. This example shows a simple shape in which two slits are cut into the garment-contacting body 1, which is partially provided on the entire surface of the head hood, at the top of the head around the top of the head, and the support portion 10 is curved inward. The body-contacting portion 6 is sandwiched and fixed between the support portion 10 at selectable positions. The body-contacting portion 6 is sandwiched and fixed between the support portion 10 at selectable positions, and the ends of the bulging body-contacting portion 6 that are not sandwiched support the head with only partial contact, maintaining the shape of the entire opening. The contact surface 13 in the plan view (B) is located in the vicinity of two locations on the head side of the body contact portion 6, as indicated by dashed arrows. The term "selectable" refers to the fact that the support parts 10 and the body-contacting parts 6 are selectable in all 360-degree directions around the top of the head. The number and positions of the support parts 10 and the body-contacting parts 6 may be arbitrary, such as by providing multiple support parts 10 in two or more locations so that the connected body-contacting parts 6 are sandwiched between them. The body-contacting parts 6 can be enlarged to increase the contact area or to increase the distance between the garment and the head. Furthermore, the garment-contacting body 1 can be modified in various ways within the spirit of the present invention, such as by having a hole at the top of the head or by being partially spherical, and these modifications are not excluded from the scope of the present invention. In Figure 2, the two-dot chain line indicates the range of manufacturable ends of the garment-contacting body 1, the dashed line indicates the range of manufacturable ends of the support parts 10, and the dotted line indicates the range of selectable ends of the body-contacting part 6. The dashed and dotted lines are used to show examples of garments 9 to be worn over the garment-contacting body 1 and examples of head positions when worn. The body contact portion 6 may be constructed in any manner, but for example, an elastic body contact portion 6 can be constructed by sandwiching, for example, a hard, soft urethane foam in the inwardly curved portion. When a separate body contact portion 6 is provided for use as an integral part of the clothing contact body 1, any manner or material may be used, but the support portion 10 and the body contact portion 6 can be integrated, and, for example, a hard, soft urethane foam can be adhered to the desired position on the clothing contact body 1. To minimize the contact area of ​​the body contact portion 6, it is preferable that it be no more than half the area of ​​the upper half of the head. In addition, although the garment-contact body 1 is depicted in a bowl shape in FIG. 2, various modifications are possible based on the spirit of the present invention, such as a ring shape with a circular cutout at the top of the head, a C-ring with a missing portion, or a deformed spherical shape with a partially deformed spherical surface, and are not excluded from the scope of the present invention. Here, we will explain the meaning of "intended for integrated use" in the present invention. Even if the body-contacting portion 6 is provided separately, it is intended for use as an integrated unit. The spacer of the present invention including the body-contacting portion 6 may be sold separately, or may be labeled as being for the customer to glue or use after gluing. In all cases, the spacer is sold as a component and used as an unfinished product. Therefore, even if the garment-contacting body 1 is not integrated with the body-contacting portion 6 and does not share the same shape or material as the garment-contacting body 1, the body-contacting portion 6 is provided as a separate body intended for integrated use with the garment-contacting body 1. Based on the spirit of the present invention, the body-contacting portion 6 can be modified in various ways, and a separate component is not excluded from the present invention. Furthermore, the garment-contacting body 1, support portion 10, and body-contacting portion 6 can also be molded as an integrated unit. Based on the spirit of the present invention, various modifications are possible and are not excluded from the present invention.

[0011] FIG. 3 is a development view of the garment-contact body 1 before being worn, showing a third embodiment of the present invention. The garment-contact body 1 supporting the hood has a shape with a peak 7, a support portion 10 formed by two slits, a terminal portion 12 at the end of the shoulder-near attachment portion 4, and is formed by curving a plate-like object. The garment-contact body 1 is used by bending it toward the shoulder along the hood boundary cutout reference line 5, and is an example of a garment formed by bending a plate-like object. The hood boundary cutout reference line 5, shown by a dashed line, is a mark that serves as a reference line for customers to cut to fit the hood size. The garment-contact body 1 can be manufactured and sold in a variety of patterns to meet customer needs, such as being used by simply placing it along the garment 9 and contacting it with the head, or being removable. 3 shows an example of a shape in which the clothing-contacting body 1 conforms to the hood from the vicinity of the face-opening side 2 toward the vicinity of the hood rear 3, and has the same shape and size on both sides from the vicinity of the face-opening side 2 toward the vicinity of the hood rear 3, but the clothing-contacting body 1 can also be made to fit the hood size only at the face-opening side 2 and have a different size at the hood rear 3, or it can be made to fit the size inside the hood or have no visor 7 or be a modified type. The shape of the clothing-contacting body 1 and the position, size, and length of the support part 10 are not limited to those shown in FIG. 3, and various changes can be made based on the spirit of the present invention and are not excluded from the present invention. If the material is easily cuttable, it can be cut to fit the customer's hood size. By cutting along the hood boundary cutout reference line 5, the shoulder-nearby attachment portion 4 can be bent to fit the shoulder shape. The shape of the visor 7 can also be modified by the customer's processing. While Figure 3 shows a simple support portion 10 with two slits, any shape that can be curved inward is acceptable. Various methods are also possible, including providing a separate piece with a protruding shape on the inside. Therefore, the support portion 10 and the body-contacting portion 6 may be integrated. The body-contacting portion 6 contacts the head. As in Figure 1, this example uses the elasticity of a foam sandwiched between the support portions 10 and extending beyond the support portions 10, allowing both ends of the body-contacting portion 6 to contact the head and function in conjunction with movement. Therefore, the garment-contacting body 1 may have a basic rectangular shape or a modified shape. The shape of the shoulder-nearby attachment portion 4 is not limited to that shown in Figure 3; various modifications are possible within the spirit of the present invention and are not excluded from the scope of the present invention.

[0012] 4A and 4B are a cross-sectional view (A) along A-A' and a right side view (B) of a third embodiment of the present invention, in which the body-contacting portion 6 is provided with contact portions positioned on the left and right sides of the head. The garment-contacting body 1 is provided with a generally inverted U-shape, partially covering the rear of the head hood, a support portion 10, a body-contacting portion 6, and a shoulder-proximal contacting portion 4. The end portion 12 is located at the end of the shoulder-proximal contacting portion 4, and the shoulder-proximal contacting portion 4 is partially cut along the hood boundary cut reference line 5 to conform to the shoulder. The shoulder-proximal contacting portion 4 is formed by curving a plate-like object, and is bent for use. The contact surfaces 13 are located near both ends of the head, front and rear, and are supported at four points. The cross-sectional shape of the garment-contacting body 1 and the body-contacting portion 6 between the garment 9 and the body when worn shows that the garment is sandwiched between the garment 9 and the head, which is the body, as indicated by the dashed dotted lines, by the action of either or both of the garment 9 and the body. The contact surface 13 in the right side view (B) is shown by the dashed arrows as being located near two locations on the front and rear of the head side of the body contact portion 6. If the material is soft, it can be used without making a cut, and is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 4, and various modifications are possible based on the spirit of the present invention and are not excluded from the present invention. In the right side view (B), the body contact parts 6 located on the left and right are sandwiched and fixed between the support parts 10, and can be seen outside the curved support parts 10. The bulging ends of the body contact parts 6 that are not sandwiched support the head with only partial contact, maintaining the shape of the entire opening. The hidden lines of the support parts 10 are shown with dashed lines, and an example of the head position when worn is shown with a dashed line. The hood boundary cutout reference line 5 and the position of the ventilation space 14 are indicated with arrows. The space should be at least 10 mm, with 30 to 50 mm being the preferred distance for better ventilation. The clothing-contact body 1 can be manufactured and sold in a variety of patterns to meet customer needs, such as by simply fitting it over clothing 9 and contacting the head, by attaching it directly to clothing 9, or by making it detachable. Figure 4 shows an example of a figure in which the shape and size are the same from the vicinity of the face-opening side 2 to the vicinity of the hood rear 3, but if the clothing-contact body 1 is made of a material that is easy to process, it can be made to fit the size of the hood, or only the face-opening side 2 can be fitted to the hood size and the hood rear 3 can be made a different size, and the shape can be changed by customer processing, so it is not limited to Figure 4, and various modifications are possible based on the spirit of the present invention and are not excluded from the present invention. Furthermore, in FIG. 4, the body contact portion 6 is shown as a simple shape in which the support portion 10 with two slits is curved inward, but any shape that forms a protrusion on the inside is acceptable. Any method can be used to fasten the body contact portion 6, but a body contact portion 6 that reduces the feeling of pressure can be constructed by sandwiching, for example, a hard, soft urethane foam in the inwardly curved portion. When a separate body contact portion 6 is provided for use integrally with the garment contact body 1, any shape, method, or material can be used, but for example, a hard, soft urethane foam can be adhered to a desired position. Furthermore, the position of the body contact portion 6 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 4; various modifications are possible within the spirit of the present invention and are not excluded from the present invention. If the material is easy to cut, it can be cut to fit the customer's hood size, or cuts can be made to bend the shoulder-nearby attachment parts 4 to fit the shape of the shoulders, and the shape of the visor 7 can also be changed by the customer's processing. Therefore, the garment-contact body 1 may have a basic rectangular shape or a modified shape, and the shape of the shoulder-nearby attachment parts 4 is not limited to that shown in Figure 4, but can be variously modified within the spirit of the present invention and is not excluded from the present invention.

[0013] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view (A) of Example 3 of the present invention equipped with a body positioning device, and a perspective view (B) of the device sandwiching clothing or the like 9. The garment-contacting body 1 supporting the hood has a shape with a peak 7, a support section 10, a body-contacting body section 6, and a distal end section 12 at the end of the shoulder-neighboring attachment section 4. The garment-contacting body 1 is bent toward the shoulders at the position of the hood boundary cutout reference line 5, and a body positioning device 8 is attached, allowing the arms to pass through the shoulder-neighboring attachment section 4. The garment-contacting body 1 can be manufactured and sold in a variety of ways to meet customer needs, such as simply being placed along the garment or the like 9 and in contact with the head without being fastened, or attached directly to the garment 9, or made detachable. This example shows how the garment can be securely fastened to protect against strong winds and prevent slippage. The body position fixing device 8 is preferably made of, for example, belt-shaped TPU or rubber, but is not limited to a belt shape and can be modified in various ways based on the purpose of the body position fixing device 8, and the shape is not limited to that shown in Fig. 5. In this example, the clothing contact body 1 is not directly attached to the clothing or the like 9, but the spacer can be attached when necessary, for example, by adhering the spacer to a hood, and this is effective even when used in an environment where the clothing is likely to slip off, such as when it is windy. 5 shows the same shape and size from the vicinity of the face-opening side 2 to the vicinity of the hood rear 3, but the garment-contacting body 1 can be made to fit the size of the hood or can be deformed; for example, only the face-opening side 2 can be fitted to the hood size, and the hood rear 3 can be made a different size. It is also possible to use a material whose shape can be changed by customer processing. The method of attaching the body position-fixing device 8 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 5, and can be modified in various ways based on the spirit of the present invention and is not excluded from the present invention. Furthermore, the position of the body-contacting part 6 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 5, and can be modified in various ways based on the spirit of the present invention and is not excluded from the present invention. Furthermore, in the perspective view of the third embodiment of the present invention, when clothing or the like 9 is held in the body positioning device 8 as a handle, a square shape without a canopy 7 is also possible, but FIG. 5 shows a shape with a canopy 7 as an example. When clothing or the like 9 is no longer needed, the clothing or the like 9 can be held in the spacer to prevent it from taking up too much space and can be carried around. The body positioning device 8 makes it easier to carry and improves convenience. In the case of rain gear, the wet side can be placed inside to prevent the surrounding area from getting wet, and the body positioning device 8 can also be hung up when not in use. The body positioning device 8 is preferably made of, for example, a belt-like material such as TPU or rubber, but is not limited to a belt shape and can be modified in various ways based on the spirit of the body positioning device 8. In addition, this is an example in which the inner curve of the part with two slits as the support part 10 is returned to its original shape and the body contact part 6 is removed, but various configurations can be envisioned for the attachment of the body positioning device 8, such as making the body contact part 6 detachable depending on its shape, or making it foldable or movable by rotation, and the position is not limited to that shown in Figure 5, and various modifications can be made based on the spirit of the present invention and are not excluded from the present invention.

[0014] FIG. 6 shows Example 4 of the present invention, showing a rear view (A) of a generally inverted V-shaped hood with a contact portion located behind the head, and a plan view (B) of the generally inverted V-shaped hood with a contact portion located behind the head. This example shows an example in which the outer surface shape when worn is generally inverted V-shaped, as seen from the face-opening side 2. The main body 1 supporting the hood has a curved support portion 10 and a body contact portion 6. The support portion 10 is connected to the main body 1 to secure the body contact portion 6. This example shows an example in which the entire body contact portion 6, which secures the body contact portion 6 to the body from the rear of the head, is in contact with the body. Since head shapes vary from person to person, this example shows a case in which the shape of the body contact portion 6 matches the shape of the body. The dashed lines indicate the left and right lines hidden by the support portion 10, where the body contact portion 6 is secured from the rear of the head toward the inside of the main body 1. The main body 1 is shaped to fit the hood from near the face-opening side 2 toward near the rear 3 of the hood. Although not shown in the figure, when viewed from the B-B' cross section of the plan view (B), the cross section of the clothing contact body 1 and the body contact body 6 between the clothing etc. 9 and the body when worn shows that the clothing etc., shown by the dashed dotted line, is sandwiched between the clothing etc. and the head, which is the body part, by the action of either or both of the clothing etc. 9 and the body part. Any material is acceptable, but resin is preferable. The main body 1 is made of, for example, LDPE, but PP or PET are also possible. Since it is something that is touched by hand, a flexible, burr-free, not too hard material with a thickness of 0.05 mm to 1 mm is suitable. The support part 10 and the body contact part 6 are preferably made to have a certain thickness, for example, 1 mm or more, to provide strength. Figure 6 shows an example of the main body 1, which corresponds to the top of the head, being roughly inverted V-shaped, with a fold line at the apex for easy folding, and the same shape and size from near the face opening side 2 to near the rear of the hood 3. However, the main body 1 can be roughly inverted U-shaped or any other shape that can fit along the hood. This is not limited to Figure 6, and various modifications are possible within the spirit of the present invention and are not excluded from the scope of the present invention. While the support part 10 is shown positioned near the top of the ear, the connecting part of the main body 1 can be detachable so that it can be positioned as desired by the customer. The body contact part 6 can be positioned so that it can contact the body. Various methods for connecting the support part 10 to the main body 1 are conceivable. The support part 10 and the body contact part 6 are not limited to curved shapes, and various modifications are possible within the spirit of the present invention and are not excluded from the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, a shoulder-near attachment part 4 can also be provided, as shown in Figure 4.

[0015] FIG. 7 shows a front view (A), an A-A' cross-sectional view (B), and a B-B' cross-sectional view (C) of Example 4, in which the contact portion of the present invention is located on the back of the hand, such as at the cuff. The garment contact body 1 and the body contact portion 6, which are attached to the back of the hand and part of the arm, are clamped and fixed by the support portion 10. The ends of the bulging body contact portion 6, which is not clamped, support the back of the hand and part of the arm through only partial contact, maintaining the shape of the entire opening. The hidden lines of the support portion 10 are shown with dashed lines, and an example of the garment 9 to be placed over the garment contact body 1 is shown with a dashed-dotted line. The ventilation space 14 above the back of the hand allows air to enter, improving ventilation through the ventilation openings. The two contact surfaces 13 allow for stable shape retention. This example shows the ventilation space 14 between the garment 9 and the garment 9, which moves in conjunction with the movements of the back of the hand and arm. The placement location is not limited to the back of the hand, and the structure needs only to function as a spacer that can maintain the ventilation space 14 in the ventilation port, and the material needs only to be a material that can hold the ventilation port and is suitable for contact with the body. Therefore, various modifications can be made based on the spirit of the present invention, such as bending a flat plate suitable for contact into a mesh shape, punching holes, or a roughly three-dimensional shape that has been processed in various ways, and the height and position of the body contact portion 6 can be changed to adjust the distance from clothing, etc. 9, and these are not excluded from the present invention. The body-contacting portion 6 is preferably made of a lightweight, flexible material, such as urethane or polyethylene, that can maintain the vent even if the spacer's shape changes due to hand movement. The spacer's shape changes with hand movement, which is expected to allow airflow from the open side to the inside. The spacer can be attached, detached, or partially fixed to the garment 9, not limited to the cuff shown in Figure 6 . It can be used in any part of the garment 9 that opens both the outer and inner sides of the garment 9 for ventilation, as long as the spacer can be placed in that part. Various modifications are possible within the spirit of the present invention and are not excluded from the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the garment-contacting portion 1 can be constructed as a separate or integrated part, including, for example, a non-slip silicone coating. It can also be made of a non-slip material pre-applied to the garment 9, or fixed with a hook-and-loop fastener, and various other modifications are not excluded from the scope of the present invention.

[0016] A description will now be given of a garment or the like having a spacer of the present invention. The spacer of the present invention may be attached to the garment or the like at the time of sale, or may be integrally molded into a single garment or the like, with the garment-contacting body 1 and body-contacting body 6 all integrated using a 3D printer or the like. This refers to a garment or the like 9. Therefore, as examples, the shapes shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 are provided as a part of the garment or the like 9, or are integrally molded as a part of the garment or the like, and the spacer of the present invention is used as an integral part. Various modifications can be made using any method or material within the spirit of the present invention and are not excluded from the present invention. Furthermore, the size, shape, and position of the garment-contacting body 1, body-contacting body 6, and support body 10 are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, and various modifications can be made within the spirit of the present invention and are not excluded from the present invention.

[0017] As described above, the present invention is a spacer that promotes continuous ventilation with an unprecedented shape, which has less adhesion to the body and significantly improves breathability, and its effect is particularly noticeable during windy and rainy weather in hot and humid seasons. In addition, the ventilation space 14 around the body prevents the spacer from clinging to the head, arms, etc., making it comfortable to use. Furthermore, if the size of the spacer that supports the hood is large enough to hold clothing, etc. 9, it can be used as a storage alternative by turning it inside out, and it is convenient to carry without getting the surrounding area wet, and since it does not have a complicated structure and can be manufactured using inexpensive materials, it is expected to be distributed in the market. Furthermore, if a vent is added to the hood, the hood will not blow away in situations exposed to wind, such as watching sports, and it will be a comfortable item that will not be directly affected by rain falling on clothing, etc. 9 even in environments where it is rained on for a long time, and it has the convenience of being easily used in industry. [Explanation of symbols]

[0018] 1 Clothing contact body 2. Facial release side 3 Rear of the hood 4. Shoulder-near connection 5 Hood boundary cut reference line 6 Body contact part 7 Eaves 8 Positioning device 9. Clothing, etc. 10 Support part 11 Near the top of the head 12 End 13 Contact surface 14 Ventilation space

Claims

1. A spacer to be attached to clothing, a garment-contacting body and a body-contacting body that supports the garment-contacting body; the garment-contacting body and the body-contacting part are disposed between the garment and the covering body part so as to maintain a shape that allows air to flow in a space around the body part; The shape of the body-contacting part is determined by the distance between the contact surface of the body-contacting part and the garment-contacting part, and the shape angle of the body-contacting part is different depending on the body part. A spacer having a configuration in which the entire periphery of the body portion is kept in shape.

2. The spacer according to claim 1, which is provided on one or a combination of the head, shoulder area, hand, and arm.

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