Fishing vest

Abstract

This fishing vest provides stable support for the angler's head even underwater, while also offering excellent breathability around the neck. [Solution] A fishing vest 1 having left and right front panels 2, 3 and a back panel 4. The collar 9 provided around the neck of the left and right front panels 2, 3 and the back panel 4 is equipped with a buoyancy material 50. The buoyancy material 50 has a plurality of through holes 55 that penetrate in the thickness direction. The plurality of through holes 55 may be formed in a downward sloping manner from the inner surface 50a to the outer surface 50b of the buoyancy material 50. A recess 53 for accommodating a cooling pack may be formed on the inner surface 50a of the buoyancy material.

Description

Technical Field

[0002] ,

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing vest.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a thin fishing vest without a buoyancy material used for river fishing such as catfish fishing is known. On the other hand, a fishing vest provided with a buoyancy material at the collar part is also known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this fishing vest, the buoyancy material provided at the collar part can support the head of the fisherman in water.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the fishing vest of Patent Document 1, the head of the fisherman can be supported in water by the buoyancy material, but there is a problem that it is not suitable for summer fishing because the air permeability around the neck is not considered.

[0005] The present invention was created to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a fishing vest that can stably support the head of a fisherman in water and has excellent air permeability around the neck.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, the fishing vest of the present invention has left and right front body parts and a back body part, and includes a collar part provided around the neck of the left and right front body parts and the back body part. The collar part includes a buoyancy material. A plurality of through - holes penetrating in the thickness direction are formed in the buoyancy material. <​​In this invention, the collar around the neck is equipped with buoyancy material, allowing for stable support of the angler's head even underwater. Furthermore, through-holes ensure ventilation around the neck, preventing moisture buildup. This allows for comfortable wear of the fishing vest even in summer, contributing to a more comfortable fishing experience.

[0008] Furthermore, it is preferable that the plurality of through holes are formed in a downward sloping manner from the inner surface to the outer surface of the buoyancy material. This configuration prevents direct solar heat from entering the neck area, thus more effectively preventing the temperature around the neck from rising.

[0009] Furthermore, it is preferable that a recess for accommodating a cooling agent is formed on the inner surface of the buoyancy material. In this configuration, by housing a cooling pack in the recess, the temperature rise around the neck can be more effectively prevented.

[0010] Furthermore, it is preferable that the buoyancy material is integrally formed in a U-shape that conforms to the neck area. In this configuration, the buoyancy material is positioned in a U-shape to wrap around the neck, providing stable support for the angler's head even underwater. Furthermore, because the buoyancy material is integrally formed, any external force acting on the collar distributes the load across the entire buoyancy material. This allows the collar to be used as a cushioning material to protect the neck.

[0011] Furthermore, it is preferable that the collar portion is detachable from the neck area of ​​the left and right front panels and the back panel. This configuration makes it easy to wash the collar. It also allows the fishing vest to be used with the collar removed, ensuring ventilation around the neck. Furthermore, by providing an opening for the buoyancy material in the collar, the buoyancy material can be washed separately.

[0012] Furthermore, the buoyancy material is provided with left and right ends that extend along the left and right front panels, and it is preferable that the left and right ends are inclined toward the left and right front panels and also inclined toward each other along the neckline. In this configuration, the height of the left and right front sections decreases towards the left and right front panels, making it less likely for the chin to interfere with the buoyancy material when turning the head from side to side. This contributes to a more comfortable fishing experience.

[0013] Furthermore, it is preferable that the collar portion is constructed by covering the buoyancy material with a bag made of mesh fabric. This configuration improves breathability, which better prevents the temperature around the neck from rising.

[0014] Furthermore, it is preferable that a portion of the collar portion rests on the shoulder portion formed by the left and right front panels and the back panel. In this configuration, the thickness of the buoyancy material can be adjusted (increased) assuming that the collar rests on the shoulders. This can improve buoyancy performance. In addition, since part of the collar's mass can be supported by the shoulders, the burden around the neck can be reduced. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] The fishing vest of the present invention provides stable support for the angler's head even underwater, while also offering excellent breathability around the neck. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] This is a front view of a fishing vest relating to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is also a back view of a fishing vest. [Figure 3] This is a diagram showing the inside of a fishing vest. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing the collar of a fishing vest. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view showing the buoyancy material stored in the collar of a fishing vest. [Figure 6] It is a plan view showing a buoyancy material as well. [Figure 7] It is also a schematic end view along the line VII-VII of FIG. 5.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0017] Hereinafter, the fishing vest according to the embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, when referring to "up and down" and "left and right", the directions shown in FIG. 1 are used as the reference. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the fishing vest 1 of the present embodiment is a piece of clothing worn on the upper body of a fisherman, and has left and right front parts 2, 3 and a back part 4. A collar part 9 provided around the neck of the left and right front parts 2, 3 and the back part 4 houses a buoyancy material 50 (see FIGS. 4 and 5). Details of the collar part 9 will be described later. Further, in the left and right front parts 2, 3 and the back part 4, buoyancy materials 5A, 5B, 5C that generate buoyancy against water are respectively housed, as shown by the broken lines in FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0018] The left and right front parts 2, 3 and the back part 4 are integrally connected via the left and right side parts 6, 6 and the left and right upper shoulder parts 8, 8. At the front end parts of the left and right front parts 2, 3, as shown in FIG. 1, a fastener 11 extending in the vertical direction is provided, and by operating the fastener 11 in the vertical direction, it is possible to put on / take off the fishing vest 1. Also, between the left and right front parts 2, 3 and the back part 4, a sleeve opening part (opening) 10 through which the fisherman's arm is inserted is formed. At the upper end part of the fishing vest 1, a collar part 9 is provided.

[0019] Front pockets 7a and 7b are provided vertically on the left and right front panels 2 and 3. The lower front pocket 7a has a base portion extending from the lower part of the armhole 10 to the side 6 and extends to the vicinity of the front edges 2b of the left and right front panels 2 and 3. The upper front pocket 7b is located below the shoulder 8, with a base portion extending from the middle of the upper part of the armhole 10 to the middle of the lower part of the armhole 10 and extending to the vicinity of the central edge 2c of the chest area of ​​the left and right front panels 2 and 3 (partially extending to the front edges 2b). The width of the upper front pocket 7b is wider than that of conventional fishing vests. This also contributes to securing the area of ​​the buoyancy materials 5A and 5B, which will be housed in the left and right front panels 2 and 3.

[0020] Shoulder grips 8a,8a are attached to the shoulder sections 8,8. The shoulder grips 8a,8a are made of a material such as silicone to prevent the fishing rod from slipping. The shoulder grips 8a,8a are positioned across the front and back of the shoulder sections 8,8.

[0021] Fishing vest 1 is equipped with a long, narrow crotch strap 20, as shown in Figure 3. The crotch strap 20 comprises branched straps 21, 21, a buckle 22 acting as an adjuster, a male buckle 23, a female buckle 24, and attachment straps 24a, 24a. The branch cords 21,21 have one end 20a attached to the center of the lower end of the back panel 4 in the left-right direction. The buckle 22 is a length adjustment component for the branch cords 21,21, and is positioned at an intermediate point in the extension direction of the branch cords 21,21, and is movable in the extension direction. The male buckle 23 is attached to the extended end of the branch cords 21,21. The male buckle 23 is detachable from the female buckle 24 and is connected by being fitted into the female buckle 24. In other words, the other ends 21a, 21a of the branching cords 21, 21 can be attached to the left and right sides 6, 6 via the male buckle 23 and the female buckle 24 (attachment cords 24a, 24a). The male buckle 23 can be easily detached from the female buckle 24 by releasing the fitted state.

[0022] The female buckles 24 are suspended from the lower ends 6a,6a of the side panels 6,6 via attachment straps 24a,24a, and are positioned below the side panels 6,6. In other words, each female buckle 24,24 is not positioned below the left and right front panels 2,3. In this embodiment, the attachment straps 24a,24a are attached to the side of the lower end 6a of the side panels 6,6 that is closer to the left and right front panels 2,3.

[0023] As shown in Figure 3, the front panels 2, 3 and the back panel 4 have pouch-shaped pocket sections 2A, 3A, and 4A (storage spaces) for accommodating buoyancy materials 5A, 5B, and 5C (see Figures 1 and 2). The pocket sections 2A, 3A, and 4A are formed to correspond to the size of the buoyancy materials 5A, 5B, and 5C and are equipped with lid sections 32, 33, and 34 for inserting and removing the buoyancy materials 5A, 5B, and 5C. The lid sections 32, 33, and 34 are formed on the lower inner surfaces of the front panels 2, 3 and the back panel 4. The lid sections 32, 33, and 34 are fitted with hooks 32a, 33a, and 34a that can be closed simply by snapping them into place with the fingers. Furthermore, retaining hooks 32b, 33b, and 34b are provided within the pocket sections 2A, 3A, and 4A to restrict the movement of the buoyancy materials 5A, 5B, and 5C.

[0024] Buoyancy materials 5A, 5B, and 5C are foamed materials made of materials such as polyethylene and polyurethane, and possess the property of floating on water. Buoyancy materials 5A, 5B, and 5C may be made of a single sheet of foamed material, or they may be made by laminating multiple sheets of foamed material. Buoyancy materials 5A, 5B, and 5C have an appropriate thickness.

[0025] As shown in Figure 1, the buoyancy material 5A is housed in the left front panel 2 and comprises a lower buoyancy material 5a1 and an upper buoyancy material 5a2. The lower buoyancy material 5a1 and the upper buoyancy material 5a2 are housed in a bag 60. The upper end of the upper buoyancy material 5a2 extends to a position near the left tip 9s of the collar 9 (the left tip 54 of the buoyancy material 50). This allows it to work in conjunction with the buoyancy material 50 of the collar 9 to suitably support the base of the angler's neck on the front left side. The bag 60 (buoyancy material 5A) is positioned within the pocket 2A by fitting the attachment hooks (not shown) provided therein into the retaining hooks 32b, 32b within the pocket 2A.

[0026] The buoyancy material 5B is housed in the right front panel 3. The buoyancy material 5B has the same configuration as the left buoyancy material 5A and exhibits a shape symmetrical to the buoyancy material 5A. The buoyancy material 5B comprises a lower buoyancy material 5b1 and an upper buoyancy material 5b2, and is housed in the bag 60. The upper end of the upper buoyancy material 5b2 extends to a position near the right tip 9s of the collar 9 (the right tip 54 of the buoyancy material 50). In this way, it works in conjunction with the buoyancy material 50 of the collar 9 to suitably hold the base of the angler's neck on the front right side. The bag 60 (buoyancy material 5B) is positioned within the pocket 3A by fitting attachment hooks (not shown) into retaining hooks 33b, 33b within the pocket 3A.

[0027] The buoyancy material 5C is housed in the back panel 4 and consists of a pair of left and right buoyancy materials 5c1 and 5c2. The left buoyancy material 5c1 and the right buoyancy material 5c2 are housed in a bag 61. The upper ends of both the left buoyancy material 5c1 and the right buoyancy material 5c2 extend to a position near the lower end of the collar 9. This allows them to work in conjunction with the buoyancy material 50 of the collar 9 to appropriately support the base of the angler's neck at the rear. The bag 61 (buoyancy material 5C) is positioned within the pocket 4A by fitting attachment hooks (not shown) into retaining hooks 34b, 34b within the pocket 4A.

[0028] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the collar portion 9 is provided around the neck of the left and right front panels 2 and 3 and the back panel 4. As shown in Figure 4, the collar portion 9 comprises a bag-like body 9a and a buoyancy material 50 housed within the bag-like body 9a. The bag-like body 9a is made of a breathable material, such as mesh fabric. The bag-like body 9a is formed to be slightly larger than the outer shape of the buoyancy material 50 and has a roughly U-shape.

[0029] An internal fastener 9b is provided at the lower part of the inner surface of the bag body 9a (the surface facing the angler's neck). The internal fastener 9b extends along the longitudinal direction (around the neck) of the collar portion 9. The internal fastener 9b functions as an opening for inserting and removing the cooling pack 56 (see Figure 7), which will be described later. It is preferable to provide a flap on the inner surface of the bag body 9a that covers the internal fastener 9b. As shown in Figure 4, one element 9c1 constituting the fastener 9c is provided at the lower end of the bag body 9a. Element 9c1 extends along the longitudinal direction of the collar portion 9. The other element 9c2 constituting the fastener 9c is provided around the neck of the left and right front panels 2, 3 and the back panel 4, as shown in Figure 1. This fastener 9c makes it possible to attach and detach the collar portion 9 to the neck of the left and right front panels 2, 3 and the back panel 4.

[0030] As shown in Figure 7, a fastener 9d may be provided on the outer surface of the bag 9a (the surface opposite to the surface facing the angler's neck) to form an opening for inserting and removing the buoyancy material 50 from the bag 9a. In this case, the fastener 9d may be provided on the inner surface of the bag 9a (the surface facing the angler's neck), or on the top or bottom surface of the bag 9a. In a configuration without a fastener 9d, the inner fastener 9b can also be used as an entrance and exit for the buoyancy material 50. As described above, when the fastener 9d is provided on the outer surface of the bag 9a, the fastener 9d does not come into direct contact with the angler's neck (eliminating discomfort caused by the angler's sweat adhering to the fastener 9d), resulting in the advantage of a comfortable fit for the collar 9. Furthermore, if the fastener 9d is made of a metal-based material, it is possible to prevent allergic reactions in the angler. This contributes to preventing skin irritation in the angler. In particular, considering the insertion and removal of the buoyancy material 50, it is convenient to form the fastener 9d to be long along the extending direction of the bag 9a. However, this may increase the surface area that comes into contact with the angler's neck, so it is preferable to provide the fastener 9d on the outer surface of the bag 9a to avoid contact with the neck.

[0031] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the buoyancy material 50 has a roughly U-shape and is integrally formed, positioned around the angler's neck. The buoyancy material 50 is a foamed material made of, for example, polyethylene or polyurethane, and has the property of floating on water. The buoyancy material 50 may be made of a single plate-shaped foamed material, or it may be made by laminating multiple plate-shaped foamed materials. The buoyancy material 50 has an appropriate thickness. In this embodiment, the thickness is adjusted so that a part of the collar portion 9 (buoyancy material 50) rests on the shoulder portions 8, 8. As shown in Figure 7, the upper surface 51 and lower surface 52 of the buoyancy material 50 are formed flat.

[0032] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the buoyancy material 50 has left and right tip portions 54, 54 that extend along the left and right front panels 2, 3 (see Figure 1). As shown in Figures 4, 5 and 6, the left and right tip portions 54, 54 have a shape that curves and narrows toward the left and right front panels 2, 3 (see Figure 1) (approximately an inverted triangle shape), and also curves and narrows toward the neck in a direction that brings them closer together (curves inward). Corresponding to this shape, the left and right tip portions 9s, 9s of the bag body 9a of the collar portion 9 also have a shape that curves and narrows toward the left and right front panels 2, 3 (approximately an inverted triangle shape in front view), as shown in Figures 1 and 4. Note that the left and right tip portions 54, 54 are not limited to a shape that curves and narrows toward the left and right front panels 2, 3 (see Figure 1), and a shape that curves and narrows toward the neck in a direction that brings them closer together, and at least one of them may be curved in a straight line.

[0033] As shown in Figure 5, the buoyancy material 50 is provided with a plurality of through holes 55 that penetrate in the thickness direction. Each through hole 55 is formed in a downward sloping manner from the inner surface 50a to the outer surface 50b, as partially shown in Figure 7. In other words, each through hole 55 extends from a higher position on the inner surface 50a of the buoyancy material 50 to a relatively lower position on the outer surface 50b. As a result, each through hole 55 has a downward angle with respect to a horizontal reference plane (not shown). The openings of each through hole 55 are covered by the bag body 9a and are not exposed to the outside.

[0034] As shown in Figure 7, a recess 53 is formed at the lower part of the inner surface 50a of the buoyancy material 50, which functions as a storage area for the cooling pack 56. The recess 53 is recessed from the inner surface 50a toward the outer surface 50b and has a height and depth that can accommodate the cooling pack 56. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the recess 53 extends along the longitudinal direction (neck direction) of the buoyancy material 50. As shown in Figure 7, the inner surface fastener 9b of the bag body 9a is located to the side of the opening of the recess 53. This allows the cooling pack 56 to be inserted and removed through the inner surface fastener 9b of the bag body 9a. Furthermore, the bag body 9a (including the inner fastener 9b) located to the side of the recess 53 is positioned to close the opening of the recess 53, and therefore also functions as a wall to prevent the cooling agent 56 contained in the recess 53 from falling out.

[0035] The cooling agent 56 is a cooling component sized to fit into the recess 53. For example, the cooling agent 56 can be formed to be long in the direction extending from the recess 53 and have a substantially cylindrical shape. The cooling agent 56 may have a length that extends across the entire length of the recess 53, or it may be short in length, assuming that multiple units will be used. Furthermore, since the ice pack 56 is covered by the bag 9a, it is prevented from coming into direct contact with the angler's neck.

[0036] As described above, the fishing vest 1 of this embodiment has a collar 9 around the neck equipped with a buoyancy material 50, which allows it to stably support the angler's head even in water. Furthermore, multiple through holes 55 ensure ventilation around the neck, preventing moisture buildup. This allows the fishing vest 1 to be worn comfortably even in summer, contributing to a more comfortable fishing experience.

[0037] Furthermore, since multiple through holes 55 are formed in a downward sloping manner from the inner surface 50a to the outer surface 50b of the buoyancy material 50, direct solar heat from sunlight can be prevented from entering the neck area, thereby more effectively preventing a rise in temperature around the neck.

[0038] Furthermore, by housing the cooling pack 56 in the recess 53, the temperature rise around the neck can be prevented more effectively.

[0039] Furthermore, the buoyancy material 50 is U-shaped and positioned to wrap around the neck, so it can stably support the angler's head even underwater. Also, because the buoyancy material 50 is integrally formed, even if an external force acts on the collar 9, the load from that external force can be distributed across the entire buoyancy material 50. This allows the collar 9 to be used as a cushioning material to protect the neck.

[0040] Furthermore, since the collar 9 can be attached to and detached from the neck area of ​​the left and right front panels 2 and 3 and the back panel 4, washing the collar 9 is made easy. Also, the fishing vest 1 can be used with the collar 9 removed while ensuring ventilation around the neck. In addition, the buoyancy material 50 can be removed from the bag body 9a by opening the inner zipper 9b, so the buoyancy material 50 can be washed separately.

[0041] Furthermore, the left and right tips 54, 54 of the buoyancy material 50 are shaped to slope downwards toward the left and right front panels 2, 3, so that the chin is less likely to interfere with the buoyancy material 50 (left and right tips 54, 54) when the head is turned from side to side. This contributes to a more comfortable fishing experience.

[0042] Furthermore, the mesh fabric bag 9a improves the breathability of the collar 9, thus more effectively preventing the temperature around the neck from rising.

[0043] Furthermore, assuming that the collar portion 9 rests on the shoulder portions 8,8, the thickness of the buoyancy material 50 can be adjusted (increased). This makes it possible to improve buoyancy performance. In addition, since a portion of the mass of the collar portion 9 can be supported by the shoulder portions 8,8, the burden around the neck can be reduced.

[0044] Although embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the examples shown in the embodiments. For example, the through-hole 55 of the buoyancy material 50 is shown as being formed in a downward sloping manner from the inner surface 50a to the outer surface 50b of the buoyancy material 50, but it is not limited to this, and any design that prevents direct solar heat from entering the neck area is acceptable.

[0045] Furthermore, although the buoyancy material 50 is shown as being integrally formed in a U-shape, it is not limited to this and may be divided into multiple members.

[0046] Furthermore, although the left and right ends 9s,9s of the collar portion 9 (the left and right ends 54,54 of the buoyancy material 50) are shown to be roughly inverted triangular in shape, the design is not limited to this, and the collar portion 9 may be configured to have a roughly inverted triangular cross-section over its entire longitudinal direction (over its entire longitudinal direction).

[0047] Alternatively, the buoyancy material 50 may be configured to have multiple recesses 53 in the height direction of the inner surface 50a, with the cooling agent 56 being housed in each recess 53.

[0048] Furthermore, the collar portion 9 may be permanently attached to the neck area of ​​the left and right front panels 2, 3 and the back panel 4.

[0049] Furthermore, although the example shows a part of the collar portion 9 (buoyancy material 50) resting on the shoulder portions 8, 8, the garment is not limited to this configuration. The entire collar portion 9 (buoyancy material 50) may also be configured to rest on the neck area of ​​the left and right front panels 2, 3 and the back panel 4. [Explanation of symbols]

[0050] 1 Fishing vest 2 Front 3 Front 4. Back 8 Shoulder 9 Collar 9a bag body 50 Buoyancy material 50a Inner surface 50b External surface 53 Recess 55 Through hole 54, 54 Left and right tips

Claims

1. A fishing vest having left and right front panels and back panels, The collar portion is provided around the neck of the left and right front panels and the back panel, The aforementioned collar portion is equipped with a buoyancy material, A fishing vest characterized in that the buoyancy material has multiple through holes that penetrate in the thickness direction.

2. The fishing vest according to claim 1, characterized in that the plurality of through holes are formed in a downward sloping manner from the inner surface to the outer surface of the buoyancy material.

3. The fishing vest according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a recess for accommodating a cooling pack is formed on the inner surface of the buoyancy material.

4. The fishing vest according to claim 1, characterized in that the buoyancy material is integrally formed in a U-shape that conforms to the neck.

5. The fishing vest according to claim 1, characterized in that the collar portion is detachable from the neck area of ​​the left and right front panels and the back panel.

6. The fishing vest according to claim 1, characterized in that the buoyancy material has left and right ends that extend along the left and right front panels, and the left and right ends are inclined toward the left and right front panels and are inclined toward each other along the neck.

7. The fishing vest according to claim 1, characterized in that the collar portion is constructed by covering the buoyancy material with a bag made of mesh fabric.

8. The fishing vest according to claim 1, characterized in that a portion of the collar portion is placed on the shoulder portion formed by the left and right front panels and the back panel.

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