Bib
The bib design with a neck and back support insertion and additional pieces prevents rotation, addressing soiling and neck strangulation issues while being cost-effective.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024127696
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-08-02
AI Technical Summary
Conventional bibs rotate due to friction loss during movement, leading to soiling of clothing and potential neck strangulation, especially in infants.
A bib design with a neck portion and a back support that can be inserted into clothing, utilizing a material with a notch for the neck and additional back support pieces to increase friction and prevent rotation.
Prevents bib rotation, reduces clothing soiling, and enhances sweat absorption while minimizing cost by reusing materials.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present invention relates to a bib for use by babies and the elderly when eating, etc. [Background technology]
[0002] Conventional bibs are fixed to the back of the neck and are hung down so that the bib part is positioned on the chest, which has the drawback of causing them to rub against clothing and rotate when worn by an infant. Furthermore, if the chest guard rotates toward the back, the center of gravity also moves toward the back, creating the risk of the neck being squeezed.
[0003] Utility Model Document 1 is an invention for a bib that prevents rotation. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0004] [Patent Document 1] Publication No. 3241786 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0005] In the bib in Patent Document 1, the area of the back support is large, and rotation is prevented by friction with the clothing worn by the child. However, when an infant moves around or jumps around, the back support becomes suspended in the air, and when the friction is lost, a slight rotational movement occurs, causing the bib to rotate over time.
[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and its object is to provide a bib that will not rotate no matter what kind of exercise the wearer is doing. In addition, we will provide the service at the lowest possible cost. [Means for solving the problem]
[0007] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a bib that includes an apron having a neck part through which the neck passes, and a back support part that can be inserted into clothing on the back side opposite the apron.
[0008] The backrest is made of a material with a notch cut out to fit the neck of a bib.
[0009] Furthermore, by providing the neck portion of the backrest portion with a material other than the cutout material, the backrest portion has a plurality of pieces.
[0010] The backrest is made of a material that absorbs sweat from the skin. [Effects of the Invention]
[0011] The bib of the present invention is provided with a back support portion, and when worn, the back support portion is inserted between the wearer's back and clothing, thereby preventing the bib from rotating due to the frictional force generated.
[0012] Furthermore, by using a material for the back support that has a notch for the neck of a bib, costs incurred by adding functionality can be reduced.
[0013] Furthermore, by adding a back support part other than the cutout material at the neck, when the wearer is wearing multiple layers of clothing, the back support part can be inserted between the wearer's back and the clothing, and by inserting the added back support part between the multiple layers of clothing, the frictional force applied can be increased and the rotation of the bib can be suppressed. Also, by doubling the bib and inserting it between the back and clothing, the amount of sweat absorbed by the wearer can be increased.
[0014] The bib of the present invention prevents the bib from rotating, thereby preventing the bib from soiling clothes with drool and the bib from rotating and strangling the wearer's neck. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a front perspective view of a bib according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 2]1 is a top view of a bib according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a side view of a bib according to the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of a bib according to the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the bib according to the present invention. [Figure 6] 1 is a perspective view of a bib according to the present invention as seen from the rear. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of the bib of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a side view of a second embodiment of the bib of the present invention. [Figure 9] 1 is an enlarged view of the bib fastening button and notch portion of the bib according to the present invention. [Figure 10] 1 is a plan view of a bib fastening button and a cutout portion of a bib according to the present invention. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0016] (Entire bib, apron, back support) Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a bib according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front, and Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a bib according to the present invention as seen from the rear. The bib of this invention has an apron portion 1, a back support portion 2, and a neck portion 3 behind the apron portion 1, through which the wearer's neck passes. The width of the back support portion is preferably equal to or smaller than the size of the neck portion, but even if it is larger, it can be inserted into clothing as long as the material is flexible. In this embodiment, the bib is made of multiple overlapping layers of cloth-like material (such as cotton or synthetic fiber).
[0017] Fig. 2 is a top view of a bib according to the present invention, Fig. 3 is a side view of a bib according to the present invention, Fig. 4 is a bottom view of a bib according to the present invention, and Fig. 5 is a rear view of a bib according to the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 4 and 5, the apron part 1 and the backrest part 2 are connected at a backrest connecting part 5.
[0018] Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the bib of the present invention as seen from the front, and Fig. 8 is a side view of the second embodiment of the bib of the present invention. The additional back support portion 5 is connected to the apron portion 1 at the back support connecting portion 4, just like the back support portion 2.
[0019] Figure 9 is an enlarged view of the bib fastening buttons and cutout portions of the bib according to the present invention, and Figure 10 is a plan view of the bib fastening buttons and cutout portions of the bib according to the present invention. A cutout 7 is provided in the neck portion 3 of the apron part 1 at a location other than in front of the wearer's neck, and a pair of male and female bib fastening buttons 6 are provided at each of the cutout ends 8 to fasten them.
[0020] Each part will be explained in detail below.
[0021] The apron portion 1 is generally oval in shape and has a circular neck portion 3 through which the wearer puts their neck. The portion cut out to accommodate this neck portion 3 is called the back portion 2. As shown in Figure 1, the neck portion 3 is located behind the center of the apron portion 1. In other words, if the apron portion 1 is oval in shape, it is located near one end of the angle, and the side where this neck portion 3 is located is the rear of the apron portion 1. When worn, the angle on the opposite side to the neck portion 3 is located in front of the wearer (the wearer's chest), so that the center of gravity of the bib body 0 is located in front of the wearer. The back portion 2 is connected to the back portion 4 at the rear of the wearer's neck when the neck is put through the neck portion 3, i.e., at the position of the spinous processes of the cervical vertebrae (the back of the wearer's neck), and is therefore inseparable. The back portion 2, which is connected to the back portion 4 at the back, may be connected to the apron portion 1 without being separated from the apron portion 1, or may be separated and then sewn together. This bib body 0 is made up of multiple pieces of cloth-like material, and it is desirable that the material be one that easily absorbs sweat. In this way, when manufacturing the backrest portion 2, the notch for providing the neck portion 3 can be reused, thereby reducing costs.
[0022] The additional back support portion 5 shown in Figures 7 and 8 is a back support portion that is provided separately from the back support portion 2 with the neck portion 3 cut out, and is capable of making it more difficult for the bib main body 0 to rotate. The additional back support portion 5 is provided when the back support portion 2 alone does not have enough friction to stop the rotation of the bib main body 0, or when it is desired to increase the amount of sweat absorbed by the wearer. The material of the additional back support portion 5 may be the same as that of the additional back support portion 2, or it may be formed from a different material, but it is preferable that it be formed from a material that absorbs sweat and dries easily.
[0023] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the additional back support portions 5 are connected to the back support connection portions 4 in the same way as the back support portion 2. Note that the figures are shown as an example, and the number and size of the additional back support portions 5 and the order in which they are connected to the back support connection portions 4 can be freely changed. However, if the number of additional back support portions 5 is increased too much, unevenness will occur, causing discomfort to the wearer, so it is preferable to limit the number to around one.
[0024] To make it easier to put on, the apron part 1 has a notch 7 formed around the neck part 3, and a pair of male and female drool bib fastening buttons 6 are provided at each of the notch ends 8 facing the notch 7, allowing the notch ends 8 to be fastened together. As shown in Figure 1, it is desirable to locate the notch 7 somewhere other than in front of the wearer's neck on the neck part 3. The diagram showing the notch 7 is just an example, and the location can be freely changed.
[0025] The above-described embodiments are intended to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined not only by the examples shown in the embodiments but also by the claims. Various modifications made within the scope of the claims and within the scope of the meaning of the invention equivalent thereto are considered to be within the scope of the present invention.
[0026] Conventional bibs have the drawback that the bib body rotates in response to the wearer's movements, causing drool to adhere to the wearer's clothing and get wet. With the bib of the present invention, the back support portion 2 and the additional back support portion 5 increase the friction with the wearer's clothing, preventing the bib body 0 from rotating, preventing the wearer's clothing from getting dirty and wet, protecting the wearer's body, and reducing the number of times the clothing needs to be washed. [Industrial Applicability]
[0027] This invention can be used for bibs, especially bibs for infants. By using the cut-out material that would normally be discarded as a rotation prevention pad for the bib body and as a sweat absorption pad, it solves the problem of conventional bibs rotating, is useful in terms of environmental conservation and cost, and can be widely used as a general-purpose bib. [Explanation of symbols]
[0028] 0 Bib body 1 Apron 2 Back support 3 neck 4 Backrest connection part 5 Additional back support 6 Bib fastening button 7 Notch 8 Notched Edge
Claims
1. This bib has an apron part with a neck part through which the neck passes, and is characterized in that it has a back support part that can be inserted into clothing on the back side opposite to the apron part.
2. 2. The bib according to claim 1, wherein the back support portion is made of a material having a notch cut out for the neck portion of the bib.
3. 3. The bib according to claim 1, wherein the back support portion is made of a material other than the material having the neck portion cut out, thereby providing a plurality of back support portions.
4. 2. The bib according to claim 1, wherein the back support portion is made of a material that absorbs sweat from the skin.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
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JP3241786U