Non-wired bra

Abstract

To provide a non-wired bra that can properly support the wearer's bust while minimizing discomfort for the wearer. [Solution] A non-wired bra 1 having a pair of cups 10, a lower part 20 to which the cups 10 are fixed, a pair of front cover parts 30, a pair of underarm parts 27, a back belt part 40, and a strap part 50, wherein each of the front cover parts 30 is made of a first fabric material B which has elasticity, and each of the skin-facing sides of the cups 10 is made of at least two second fabric materials A which have the same elasticity as the first fabric material A and a lower support panel part 14 is arranged thereon, and each of the extensions 32 of the front cover part 30 is made of an outer part 33a and a skin-facing part 33b which is arranged on the skin side.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present disclosure relates to a non-wired bra.

Background Art

[0002] There is known a non-wired bra in which wires are not arranged on the lower sides of the left and right cups that cover the wearer's bust (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this non-wired bra, since wires formed of a hard material are not used, it is difficult for the wearer to feel pain or discomfort.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] This disclosure provides an example of a non-wired bra that can properly support the wearer's bust without causing discomfort or pain. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides the following means: The non-wired bra of this disclosure comprises: a pair of cups that cover the left and right busts of the wearer; a lower portion positioned below the pair of cups arranged side by side and to which each of the cups is fixed; a pair of front cover portions corresponding to each of the cups and individually covering the front surface of the corresponding cup that is opposite to the skin side facing the wearer's skin; a pair of underarm portions that cover at least a portion of the underarm area of ​​the wearer; a back belt portion extending from each of the underarm portions and covering a portion of the wearer's back; and a strap portion connecting the back belt portion and each of the cups, wherein each of the front cover portions is made of a stretchable first fabric material, and each of the cups has an edge that forms the boundary with the lower portion, with an underarm edge extending from the central side which is between the pair of cups arranged side by side toward the underarm side, and from the end of the underarm edge on the central side, Each of the front cover portions has at least an upper edge that extends to the connection point to which the strap portion is attached, and each of the skin-facing sides of the cup has a band-shaped lower support panel portion that extends from the central side toward the armpit side, located below the position corresponding to the wearer's bust top, and each of the lower support panel portions is made up of at least two second fabrics having the same elasticity as the first fabric, and each of the front cover portions has a covering portion that covers the entire front surface of the cup, and an extension portion that extends from the covering portion and is located between the upper edge and an upper edge that extends along the upper edge at a position away from the upper edge, and each of the extension portions is made up of a front portion that is part of the front surface of the front cover portion and a skin-facing portion located closer to the skin than the front portion, and the skin-facing portion is characterized in that the first fabric that continues from the front portion is folded back toward the skin at the upper edge.

[0008] In the above, each of the skin-facing sides of the cup is provided with a side support panel portion that extends vertically in a band shape on the underarm side, and the side support panel portion is made up of at least two third fabric materials that are elastic, and it is preferable that the third fabric material has the same elasticity as the first fabric material.

[0009] In the above, the strap portion is connected to each of the cups via a connecting portion connected to the cup, and the connecting portion has a joint made of at least two fourth fabric materials that are elastic, and it is preferable that the fourth fabric material has the same elasticity as the third fabric material.

[0010] In the above, each of the underarm sections is formed by folding a stretchable fifth fabric in half along a fold, and each fold is positioned on a line connecting the underarm side end of the lower edge of the cup when the non-wired bra is worn, and the connection between the strap portion and the back belt portion, and it is preferable that the fifth fabric has the same stretchability as the first fabric.

[0011] In the above, a pair of cups consists of a left cup that covers the left side of the wearer's bust and a right cup that covers the right side of the wearer's bust, and the left cup and the right cup are positioned with a gap between them and fixed to the lower part, and a pair of front cover portions consists of a left front cover portion that covers the front surface of the left cup and a right front cover portion that covers the front surface of the right cup, and preferably at least a part of the extension portion of the left front cover portion is superimposed on the front side or skin side of the extension portion of the right front cover portion and fixed to the portion between the right cup and the left cup in the lower part. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The non-wired bra of this disclosure has the effect of providing a non-wired bra that can properly support the wearer's bust and does not cause the wearer to feel discomfort when worn. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view illustrating the wearing condition of the non-wired bra as disclosed in this document. [Figure 2] This is a diagram illustrating the front side of the non-wired bra according to this disclosure. [Figure 3] This diagram illustrates the skin-facing side of the non-wired bra according to this disclosure. [Figure 4] This is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the non-wired bra as disclosed in this document. [Figure 5] This diagram illustrates the skin-facing structure of the cup of a non-wired bra according to this disclosure. [Figure 6] This is a side view illustrating the wearing state of the non-wired bra as disclosed in this disclosure. [Figure 7] This is a perspective view illustrating the wearing condition of the non-wired bra as described in this disclosure. [Figure 8] This figure illustrates the skin-facing side of another embodiment of the non-wired bra according to this disclosure. [Figure 9] This figure illustrates the skin-facing cup configuration of another embodiment of the non-wired bra according to this disclosure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0014] [First Embodiment] A non-wired bra 1 according to the first embodiment of this disclosure will be described mainly with reference to Figures 1 to 7.

[0015] In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the front-back, left-right, and up-down directions shall be the directions shown in the figures, respectively. Also, the side facing the wearer's skin shall be referred to as the "skin side", and the surface facing the wearer's skin side when worn shall be referred to as the "skin-side surface". Further, the side opposite to the skin side shall be referred to as the "front side", and the surface opposite to the skin-side surface shall be referred to as the "front-side surface" or "surface". Additionally, the side of the wearer's bust shall be referred to as the "chest side" or "front side", and the side of the wearer's back shall be referred to as the "back side" or "rear side". Moreover, the side of the wearer's head shall be referred to as the "upper side", and the side of the wearer's feet shall be referred to as the "lower side". Furthermore, the side surface between the wearer's chest side and back side, and below the root of the wearer's arm shall be referred to as the "armpit" or "armpit side".

[0016] The arrows, slashes, etc. indicating the directions attached to each figure are described for the purpose of facilitating the understanding of the relationship between each figure and the shape of each member or part. Therefore, the technical content disclosed in the present disclosure is not limited to the directions attached to each figure. The figure with slashes does not necessarily show a cross-sectional view.

[0017] 1. Description of the overall configuration The non-wired bra 1 mainly includes cups 10L, 10R, a front part 21, front cover parts 30L, 30R, side parts 25L, 25R, back belt parts 40L, 40R, and strap parts 50L, 50R.

[0018] The cups 10L, 10R are parts that cover the left and right busts of the wearer. The cups 10L, 10R are the parts shown with slashes in FIG. 1. The cup 10L is a part that covers at least a part of the left bust of the wearer, and the cup 10R is a part that covers at least a part of the right bust of the wearer. In the following description, the cups 10L, 10R are also collectively referred to as the "cup 10". The cup 10L is an example of a left cup. The cup 10R is an example of a right cup.

[0019] The front cover sections 30L and 30R are parts that individually cover the front surface S of cups 10L and 10R. Front cover section 30L covers the front surface S of cup 10L, and front cover section 30R covers the front surface S of cup 10R. In other words, in Figure 1, cups 10L and 10R are positioned on the skin side (the back side of the paper in Figure 1) of the front cover sections 30L and 30R.

[0020] Hereafter, the front cover sections 30L and 30R will be collectively referred to as "front cover section 30". Front cover section 30L is an example of the left front cover section. Front cover section 30R is an example of the right front cover section.

[0021] Front part 21 is positioned below the cups 10L and 10R, which are arranged side by side, and covers a portion of the lower area of ​​the wearer's bust (see Figures 1-3, etc.). Hereafter, the area between the left and right busts will also be referred to as the "center". Front part 21 mainly covers the central part of the lower area of ​​the wearer's bust.

[0022] Side parts 25L and 25R are strip-shaped parts that extend away from the cup 10 (see Figures 2-4). Side part 25L is located on the left side of the cup 10L and has a front section 26L, an underarm section 27L, and a back belt section 40L. Side part 25R is located on the right side of the cup 10R and, like side part 25L, has a front section 26R, an underarm section 27R, and a back belt section 40R.

[0023] The front sections 26L and 26R cover the left and right sides of the lower part of the wearer's bust. Specifically, the front section 26L covers the left side of the area below the wearer's bust that is covered by the front part 21 (see Figure 1). The front section 26R covers the right side of the area below the wearer's bust that is covered by the front part 21. Hereafter, the front sections 26L and 26R will be collectively referred to as "front section 26".

[0024] The lower part 20 is the portion formed by the front part 21 and the front side part 26. That is, the lower part 20 is formed by the front part 21 and the front side part 26 and covers the area below the left and right busts of the wearer. Here, the area below the bust is the area below the position where the cup rim 23, which will be described in detail later, is positioned when the non-wired bra 1 is worn.

[0025] The underarm sections 27L and 27R are the parts that are positioned in the underarm area below the base of the wearer's arms when the non-wired bra 1 is worn (see Figures 1 and 6, etc.). Underarm section 27L covers at least a portion of the wearer's left underarm area, and underarm section 27R covers at least a portion of the wearer's right underarm area. Hereafter, underarm sections 27L and 27R will be collectively referred to as "underarm section 27".

[0026] The back belt sections 40L and 40R are band-shaped portions that extend away from the cups 10L and 10R (see Figures 2 and 3). When the non-wired bra 1 is worn, the back belt sections 40L and 40R are positioned on the back side, passing under the wearer's armpits and covering a portion of the wearer's back. Hereafter, the back belt sections 40L and 40R will be collectively referred to as "back belt section 40".

[0027] The strap sections 50L and 50R are shoulder straps that connect the cups 10L and 10R, respectively, to the back belt sections 40L and 40R. When the non-wired bra 1 is worn, the strap sections 50L and 50R are positioned on the wearer's left and right shoulders, respectively. Hereafter, the strap sections 50L and 50R will be collectively referred to as "strap section 50".

[0028] In other words, the non-wired bra 1 has at least one pair of cups 10, a lower part 20, a pair of front cover parts 30, a pair of underarm parts 27, a pair of back belt parts 40, and a pair of strap parts 50.

[0029] Non-wired bra 1, when spread out to the left and right as shown in Figures 2 and 3, has a symmetrical shape with respect to the axis Y that extends vertically through the center between cups 10L and 10R. Hereafter, the state in which non-wired bra 1 is spread out to the left and right as shown in Figures 2 and 3 will also be referred to as the "spread-out state".

[0030] In other words, when the non-wired bra 1 is spread out, the cups 10L and 10R, the front cover parts 30L and 30R, and the side parts 25L and 25R are all symmetrical in shape with respect to axis Y.

[0031] 2. Explanation of the structure of each part The following sections will explain the composition of each part of the non-wired bra 1. 2-1 Cup Description Cups 10L and 10R are made from an elastically deformable material that is formed into a rounded, three-dimensional shape that conforms to the shape of the bust. Examples of such materials include urethane. Cups 10L and 10R may also be made from other elastically deformable materials formed in a similar manner.

[0032] Cups 10L and 10R are arranged side by side with a certain gap G between them and fixed to the lower part 20. Cups 10L and 10R have the same configuration except that their shapes are symmetrical. Hereafter, the explanation will use cup 10L as an example.

[0033] Cup 10L has a skin-facing side H that faces the wearer's skin when the non-wired bra 1 is worn, and a front side S that is opposite to the skin-facing side H. Furthermore, cup 10L has a lower edge 11, a side edge 12, and an upper edge 13 (see Figures 1-4, etc.). In other words, cup 10L is the part enclosed by the lower edge 11, the side edge 12, and the upper edge 13. In Figures 1, 4, etc., cup 10L is indicated by diagonal lines.

[0034] The lower edge 11 is the edge that forms the boundary with the lower part 20. The lower edge 11 curves upward from the center of the cup 10L towards the left side. The side edge 12 extends upward from the left (side) end 19 of the lower edge 11, following the side portion of the left bust.

[0035] The upper edge 13 curves and extends from the central end of the lower edge 11 to the upper end of the side edge 12. In other words, the upper edge 13 extends from the central end of the lower edge 11 to the connection point 13a, where the cup 10L and the strap portion 50L are connected. Since the front surface S of the cup 10L is covered by the front cover portion 30L, in Figures 1 and 2, the cup 10L is positioned on the skin side (the back side of the paper in Figure 2) of the front cover portion 30L. The upper edge 13 is shown by a dashed line in Figures 1 and 2.

[0036] The lower edge 11 of the cup 10L is sewn and secured to the upper left edge 21aL of the front part 21 and to the upper edge 29a of the front part 26L (see Figures 3, 4, etc.). The side edge 12 of the cup 10L is sewn and secured to the lower tape 18b, which is the lower part of the side tape 18 that is positioned along the side edge 12.

[0037] The side tape 18 is a cloth tape-like material with a certain degree of elasticity. This side tape 18 extends further upward from the upper end of the side edge 12 to the end 52 of the strap portion 50L. The portion of this side tape 18 between the upper end of the side edge 12 and the end 52 of the strap portion 50L is the upper tape 18a. The upper tape 18a is a part of the connecting portion 15, which will be described in detail later.

[0038] The skin-facing side of the 10L cup has a lower support panel 14 and a side support panel 17 (see Figure 3, etc.). A portion of the skin-facing side H of the 10L cup is covered by the lower support panel 14 and the side support panel 17. In Figure 3, the lower support panel 14 is located on the front side of the paper in Figure 3. In Figure 3, the side support panel 17 is located on the back side of the paper in Figure 3, further than the lower support panel 14. In Figure 3, the skin-facing side H is located on the back side of the paper in Figure 3, further than the lower support panel 14 and the side support panel 17. In Figure 3, the area enclosed by edges 17a, 14a, and the upper edge 13 is the portion of the skin-facing side H that is not covered by the lower support panel 14 and the side support panel 17.

[0039] The lower support panel portion 14 has a band-like shape that extends in the left-right direction. The lower support panel portion 14 is positioned to cover the area below the position Z corresponding to the wearer's bust top on the skin side H of the cup 10L. The lower support panel portion 14 is positioned to extend from the vicinity of the intersection point 24L where the upper edge 13 of the cup 10L intersects with the lower portion 20 toward the vicinity of the end 19 of the side edge 12 (see Figure 3, etc.).

[0040] The lower support panel 14 is composed of two pieces of shrinkable fabric A. For example, the lower support panel 14 is constructed by folding fabric A, which is formed into a predetermined shape, along the portion that will become the upper edge 14a of the lower support panel 14, so that the same sides (e.g., the back surfaces) overlap and come into contact with each other (see Figures 4 and 5). Alternatively, the lower support panel 14 may be constructed by overlapping two pieces of fabric A that are formed into the same shape.

[0041] An example of fabric material A is power net, which is a mesh-like fabric woven with polyurethane elastic yarn. Other fabric materials may be used instead of fabric material A, as long as they are elastic and suitable for supporting the wearer's bust. Fabric material A is an example of a second fabric material.

[0042] The lower part of the lower support panel 14 is sewn and secured to the lower part 20 together with the lower edge 11 of the cup 10L. The central part of the lower support panel 14 is sewn and secured to the upper edge 13 of the cup 10L near the intersection 24L. The side (left side) of the lower support panel 14 is sewn and secured to the side edge 12 of the cup 10L near the end 19 of the lower tape 18b (see Figure 3, etc.).

[0043] The lower support panel 14 is fixed in such a way that, when unfolded, its upper edge 14a is separated from the skin surface H. Furthermore, the lower support panel 14 is positioned so that the fold of the folded fabric A aligns with the upper edge 14a of the lower support panel 14.

[0044] A side support panel 17 is positioned between the skin-side H of cup 10L and the lower support panel 14. The side support panel 17 has a band-like shape that extends vertically and is positioned to cover the area to the side (left side) of the skin-side H of cup 10L that corresponds to the bust top (see Figure 3, etc.).

[0045] The side support panel 17 is composed of three shrinkable fabric materials C. For example, the side support panel 17 is formed by sandwiching fabric material Cb between folded fabric material Ca (see Figure 5). Here, fabric material Ca is formed such that when folded along the central edge 17a of the side support panel 17, with the same side surfaces (e.g., the back side) overlapping, it takes on the same shape as the side support panel 17. Fabric material Cb is formed in a shape that is approximately the same as the side support panel 17.

[0046] Alternatively, the side support panel 17 may be composed of three layers of fabric Cb. Alternatively, the side support panel 17 may be composed of two layers of fabric C. Alternatively, the side support panel 17 may be composed of three or more layers of fabric C.

[0047] The lower part of the side support panel 17 is sewn and fixed to the lower part 20 together with the side portion of the lower edge 11 of the cup 10L. The upper part of the side support panel 17 is sewn and fixed to the side connection point 13a of the upper edge 13 of the cup 10L. The side (left side) of the side support panel 17 is sewn and fixed to the lower tape 18b together with the side edge 12 of the cup 10L (see Figure 3, etc.). The side support panel 17 is positioned such that the fold of the folded fabric material Ca becomes the edge 17a.

[0048] Cup 10R has the same structure as cup 10L and is secured by sewing to the lower part 20 and the side tape 18.

[0049] 2-2 Explanation of the front cover Front cover section 30L and front cover section 30R have the same configuration except that their shapes are symmetrical. In the following explanation, front cover section 30L will be used as an example.

[0050] The front cover portion 30L has a covering portion 31 that covers the front surface S of the cup 10L, and an extension portion 32 that is positioned outside the upper edge 13 of the cup 10L (see Figures 1-4, etc.). In other words, the extension portion 32 is the part that extends from the covering portion 31 beyond the upper edge 13 and away from the cup 10L. The extension portion 32 is positioned between the upper edge 36 of the front cover portion 30L and the upper edge 13 of the cup 10L, and is the part that covers the area outside the cup 10L on the left side of the wearer's bust. Here, "outside" means the side opposite the cup 10L to the upper edge 13.

[0051] The upper edge 36 is the upper edge of the front cover portion 30, extending diagonally upward from the lower portion 20 along the upper edge 13 (see Figures 1 and 2, etc.). In other words, the upper edge 36 is an edge that extends upward along the upper edge 13, at a position away from the upper edge 13.

[0052] The extension portion 32 has a lower extension portion 32b positioned on the side of the lower portion 20 and an upper extension portion 32a positioned above the cup 10L. The lower extension portion 32b is positioned towards the center (right side) of the lower part (the part closer to the lower portion 20) of the upper edge 13 of the cup 20L. The tip 32c of the lower extension portion 32b, furthest from the cup 10L, is positioned near the intersection 24R where the upper edge 13 of the cup 10R intersects with the lower portion 20.

[0053] The upper extension 32a is positioned above the upper edge 13 of the cup 10L (the side furthest from the lower portion 20). The upper end 32d of the upper extension 32a extends to the end 52 of the strap portion 50L. That is, the upper edge 36 of the front cover portion 30L extends diagonally from the vicinity of the intersection 24R toward the end 52. The front cover portion 30R has the same configuration as the front cover portion 30L.

[0054] The front cover sections 30L and 30R are made of a stretchable fabric material B formed into a predetermined shape. Fabric material B is a fabric material having the same stretchability as fabric material A. For example, fabric material B uses the same power net as fabric material A. Fabric material B may be a different fabric material from fabric material A, as long as it has the same stretchability as fabric material A and is suitable as a material for use in a bra. Fabric material B is an example of the first fabric material.

[0055] Furthermore, the fabric material C constituting the side support panel 17 is made of a fabric material having the same elasticity as fabric material B. In other words, the same power net is used for fabric materials A, B, and C. Fabric material C may be made of any other fabric material as long as it has the same elasticity as fabric material B and is suitable for supporting the wearer's bust. Fabric material C is an example of a third fabric material.

[0056] The extension 32 is constructed by folding the fabric material B so that the same sides of the fabric material B (for example, the back side) face each other at a position further outward than the upper edge 13. More specifically, the extension 32 is constructed by folding the fabric material B towards the skin side at the portion that becomes the upper edge 36 so that the same sides of the fabric material B (for example, the back side) face each other. In other words, the extension 32 is made up of two pieces of fabric material B.

[0057] The extension portion 32 extends from the covering portion 31 and consists of an outer portion 33a that is part of the outer surface of the front cover portion 30, and a skin-side portion 33b that is positioned closer to the skin than the outer portion 33a. When the non-wired bra 1 is worn, the outer portion 33a is the part that faces outwards. The skin-side portion 33b is the part that is folded back towards the skin at the upper edge 36 and faces towards the skin (see Figures 4 and 5).

[0058] The configuration of the front cover portion 30 will be explained using the front cover portion 30R as an example. The front cover portion 30R is arranged so that the covering portion 31 of the fabric material B covers the entire front surface S of the cup 10R. The portion of the fabric material B that is positioned outside the upper edge 13 is folded back towards the skin at the upper edge 36 of the front cover portion 30R, so that the back surface of the front surface portion 33a (the surface facing the skin) and the back surface of the skin-side portion 33b that has been folded back towards the skin (the surface that has been folded back and is facing the front) overlap. The tip 34 of the skin-side portion 33b that has been folded back towards the skin is fixed along the upper edge 13 of the cup 10R (see Figure 5). The front cover portion 30L is configured in the same way as the front cover portion 30R. In Figure 5, the cup 10R is shown with diagonal lines.

[0059] The front cover sections 30L and 30R are sewn and secured to the lower section 20 and the side tape 18. Taking the front cover section 30L as an example, the covering section 31 is sewn and secured to the edge 21aL of the front part 21 and the edge 29a of the front section 26L, together with the cup 10L, the lower support panel section 14, and the side support panel section 17 (see Figures 3 and 4, etc.).

[0060] Furthermore, the side (left side) of the covering portion 31 is sewn and fixed to the lower tape 18b together with the cup 10L, the lower support panel portion 14, and the side support panel portion 17. The upper extension portion 32a is sewn and fixed to the upper tape 18a.

[0061] The front cover section 30R is secured by sewing to the lower section 20 and the side tape 18, similar to the front cover section 30L.

[0062] The lower extension portion 32b of the front cover portion 30L and the lower extension portion 32b of the front cover portion 30R are overlapped and sewn together to the front part 21 between the cup 10L and the cup 10R. The upper edges 36 of the lower extension portion 32b of the front cover portion 30L and the lower extension portion 32b of the front cover portion 30R are positioned so that they intersect at the central axis Y (see Figures 2 and 3).

[0063] The lower extension portion 32b of the front cover portion 30L is positioned on the front side of the front cover portion 30R. That is, the skin-facing surface of the lower extension portion 32b of the front cover portion 30L is positioned so that it overlaps with the front surface of the lower extension portion 32b of the front cover portion 30R (see Figures 2, 3, etc.). Also, the lower extension portion 32b of the front cover portion 30R is positioned on the skin side of the lower support panel portion 14 of the cup 10L (see Figure 3, etc.). That is, the front surface of the lower extension portion 32b of the front cover portion 30R is positioned on the skin side of the lower support panel portion 14 of the cup 10L.

[0064] The tip 32c of the lower extension 32b of the front cover portion 30L, furthest from the cup 10L, is located near the intersection 24R where the upper edge 13 of the cup 10R intersects with the lower portion 20. Similarly, the tip 32c of the lower extension 32b of the front cover portion 30R is located near the intersection 24L where the upper edge 13 of the cup 10L intersects with the lower portion 20 (see Figures 1 and 2, etc.).

[0065] Other parts of the front cover section 30L and the front cover section 30R are not fixed to each other. In other words, the front cover section 30L and the front cover section 30R are not fixed to each other except at the points where they are fixed to the lower section 20.

[0066] The seam between cups 10L and 10R and the lower part 20 forms the cup rim 23. The cup rim 23 is a linear portion that slightly protrudes towards the skin, marking the boundary between cup 10 and the lower part 20. When the non-wired bra 1 is worn, the cup rim 23 is positioned along the lower contour of the wearer's bust, generally known as the bustline or omega line. "Bustline" and "Omega line" are registered trademarks.

[0067] A connecting portion 15 is positioned on the upper side of each cup 10, connecting the cup 10 to the strap portion 50 (see Figures 1, 3, etc.). To explain using the connecting portion 15 positioned on cup 10L as an example, the connecting portion 15 is positioned on the side of the upper edge 13 of cup 10L, connecting the cup 10L to the end portion 52 of the strap portion 50L.

[0068] This connecting portion 15 consists of an upper tape 18a and a roughly triangular joint portion 16 (see Figure 3, etc.). The joint portion 16 is formed by folding a shrinkable fabric material D that has been formed into a predetermined shape to create a roughly triangular shape. The joint portion 16 may also be constructed by overlapping two roughly triangular pieces of fabric material D.

[0069] Fabric material D is made of a fabric material having the same elasticity as fabric material C that constitutes the side support panel portion 17. For example, fabric material D is made of the same power net as fabric material C. Fabric material D may be made of a different fabric material than fabric material C, as long as it has the same elasticity as fabric material C and is suitable as a material used for a bra. Fabric material D is an example of the fourth fabric material.

[0070] The joint 16 is sandwiched between the two pieces of fabric B that make up the extension 32 and connected to the connection point 13a on the side of the upper edge 13 of the cup 10L. That is, the joint 16 is sandwiched between the outer side 33a and the skin side 33b and is sewn and fixed to the connection point 13a. The roughly triangular base of the joint 16 is sewn and fixed to the connection point 13a together with the skin side 33b. The side (left side) of the joint 16 is sewn and fixed to the upper tape 18a.

[0071] At connection point 13a, the length of the joint 16 in the left-right direction is approximately the same as the length of the portion of the side support panel 17 that is fixed to the upper edge 13. That is, the joint 16 and the side support panel 17 are arranged side by side to form a continuous strip shape aligned in the vertical direction (see Figures 3, 6, etc.).

[0072] On the upper side of cup 10R, similar to cup 10L, a connecting portion 15 is provided that connects cup 10R to the end portion 52 of the strap portion 50R. The connecting portion 15 of cup 10R is configured in the same way as the connecting portion 15 of cup 10L.

[0073] 2-3 Explanation of Side Parts Side parts 25L and 25R have the same configuration except for their symmetrical shape. The following explanation will use side part 25L as an example.

[0074] The side part 25L has a front section 26L, an underarm section 27L, and a back belt section 40L (see Figures 2-4). The side part 25L is formed by overlapping two pieces of stretchable fabric. Specifically, one piece of stretchable fabric E, formed into a predetermined shape, is folded at the portion that will become the side edge 28L, and the same side surfaces (e.g., the back surfaces) are folded so that they are in contact with each other (see Figure 4).

[0075] In other words, the side part 25L is formed by folding a single stretchable piece of fabric E, which has been formed into a predetermined shape, so that the same sides of the fabric E (e.g., the back) are in contact with each other, and the folded portion of the fabric E becomes the side edge 28L, which is the upper edge of the underarm area 27L.

[0076] That is, the front side portion 26L, the underarm portion 27L, and the back belt portion 40L are each formed by overlapping two pieces of fabric E. At least the underarm portion 27L is formed by overlapping two pieces of stretchable fabric. The front side portion 26L and the back belt portion 40 may be formed from a single piece of stretchable fabric. Fabric E is a stretchable fabric with the same properties as fabric B. For example, fabric E is the same power net as fabric B. Fabric E may be a different fabric from fabric B, as long as it is stretchable and suitable for a bra. Fabric E is an example of the fifth fabric.

[0077] The side part 25L is configured such that when the non-wired bra 1 is worn, the fold of the fabric E is positioned on the line connecting the end 19 of the lower edge 11 of the cup 10L and the connecting part 45 of the back belt 40L. In other words, the side edge 28L is configured so that when the non-wired bra 1 is worn, it is positioned on the line connecting the end 19 and the connecting part 45. This side edge 28L is not bordered by a fabric tape-like material such as the side tape 18. In other words, no materials other than fabric E, such as a fabric tape-like material, are placed on the side edge 28L.

[0078] The central edge 29c of the front section 26L is sewn and secured to the left end of the front part 21 (see Figures 2 and 4). The central edge 29c of the front section 26R is sewn and secured to the right end of the front part 21. The side part 25R has the same configuration as the side part 25L.

[0079] 2-4 Back Belt Explanation The back belt section 40 is the part that passes under the wearer's armpits and is positioned on the back when the non-wired bra 1 is worn. A hook 41L is fixed to the front surface of the front end of the back belt section 40L. Similarly, a hook 41R is fixed to the front end of the back belt section 40R. When the non-wired bra 1 is worn, the back belt sections 40L and 40R are positioned from under the wearer's armpits and on the wearer's back, and the hook 41R engages with the hook 41L near the center of the wearer's back. When the hook 41R engages with the hook 41L in this way, the back belt sections 40L and 40R are fixed together in a band-like manner.

[0080] A tape 42, made of the same fabric tape material as the side tape 18 described above, is placed on the upper edge 44L of the back belt portion 40L and is sewn to the back belt portion 40L to secure it. Similarly, a tape 42 is placed on the upper edge 44R of the back belt portion 40R and is sewn to the back belt portion 40R. A connecting portion 45 is provided at the side end of each tape 42. The connecting portion 45 is where the back end 53 of the strap portions 50L and 50R are connected.

[0081] 2-5 Strap Description The strap section 50 mainly consists of a strap 51 and an adjuster 54. The end of the strap 51 is the end 52, and the end that is positioned on the back is the end 53. The adjuster 54 is the part that adjusts the overall length of the strap section 50.

[0082] The end 52 of the strap portion 50L is fixed to the upper side of the connecting portion 15 that is connected to the cup 10L. The end 52 of the strap portion 50R is fixed to the upper side of the connecting portion 15 that is connected to the cup 10R.

[0083] The end 53 of the strap portion 50L is connected to the connection portion 45 of the back belt portion 40L. The end 53 of the strap portion 50R is connected to the connection portion 45 of the back belt portion 40R.

[0084] The strap portion 50 is connected to the back belt portion 40 and the cup 10, so that the strap portion 50, the side edge 12 of the cup 10, and the side edge 28 are connected in a ring shape. In other words, the non-wired bra 1 has a ring formed by the strap portion 50L, the side tape 18 of the cup 10L, and the side edge 28L. In addition, a ring is formed by the strap portion 50R, the side tape 18 of the cup 10R, and the side edge 28R.

[0085] The lower part of the non-wired bra 1 is secured by sewing on a lower tape 60 (see Figure 3). Specifically, the lower tape 60 is positioned across the side parts 25L and 25R and the front part 21, and is secured by sewing it to the lower part of each. The lower tape 60 is made of a stretchable fabric tape material, similar to the side tape 18.

[0086] 3. Instructions on how to wear it When the wearer puts on the non-wired bra 1, first, the wearer puts their left and right arms through the loops on the left and right sides formed by the straps 50, side tapes 18, and side edges 28. Then, the cups 10L and 10R are placed on the left and right sides of the wearer's bust, and the straps 50L and 50R are placed on the left and right sides of the wearer's shoulders. Furthermore, the back belts 40L and 40R are brought around from under the wearer's left and right armpits to the back, and the hooks 41L and 41R are fastened to secure the back belts 40L and 40R in a band shape.

[0087] When the back belt sections 40L and 40R are fixed in place, the back belt sections 40L and 40R, the underarm sections 27L and 27R, the front sections 26L and 26R, and the front part 21 form a ring shape. In this state, the non-wired bra 1 is fixed to the lower part of the wearer's bust.

[0088] Furthermore, in the non-wired bra 1, the cups (10L, 10R) and back belt (40L, 40R) are suspended from the wearer's shoulders by the straps (50L, 50R).

[0089] When the non-wired bra 1 is worn, the wearer's left and right breasts are covered by cups 10L and 10R, respectively. In addition, the lower parts of the wearer's left and right breasts are covered by contact with the lower support panels 14 of cups 10L and 10R, respectively.

[0090] Furthermore, the portion of the wearer's bust outside the upper edge 13 of the cup 10 is covered by the respective extensions 32 of the front cover portions 30L and 30R. The sides of the wearer's bust are covered by the side support panels 17. Part of the area under the wearer's arms is covered by the underarm sections 27L and 27R, and part of the wearer's back is covered by the back belt portions 40L and 40R.

[0091] 4. Explanation of Effects The non-wired bra 1 has a lower support panel 14. When the non-wired bra 1 is worn, the lower support panel 14 supports the wearer's bust from below, positioning it in the desired location.

[0092] Furthermore, the lower support panel 14 is composed of two stretchable fabrics A. Therefore, the lower support panel 14 stretches according to the shape and weight of the wearer's bust. When the non-wired bra 1 is worn and the lower support panel 14 is stretched, a contracting force is generated in the lower support panel 14 that corresponds to the shape of the wearer's bust, etc. For example, when the lower support panel 14 is stretched in the left-right direction, a contracting force is generated in the lower support panel 14 in the directions indicated by arrows J1 and J2 in Figure 7.

[0093] When such a contracting force is generated, the wearer's bust is prevented from spreading out to the sides. In other words, the lower support panel 14 prevents the wearer's bust from spreading out to the sides. Also, the lower support panel 14 prevents the wearer's bust from moving downwards. As a result, the wearer's bust is held in a desirable shape and maintained in an appropriate position.

[0094] Furthermore, the front cover sections 30L and 30R are made of a stretchable fabric material B. Therefore, when stretched according to the shape and weight of the wearer's left and right breasts, a contracting force is generated in the front cover sections 30L and 30R, corresponding to the shape of the breasts. This contracting force causes a force to act on the cups 10L and 10R toward the skin. As a result, the cups 10L and 10R maintain contact with the wearer's breasts. In other words, the cups 10L and 10R maintain a state in which they properly cover the wearer's left and right breasts.

[0095] The extension portion 32 of the front cover portion 30 is composed of two pieces of fabric B. Therefore, the extension portion 32 has greater elasticity than the covering portion 31 of the front cover portion 30. When the non-wired bra 1 is worn, a greater contractile force acts on the portion covered by the extension portion 32 (the portion outside the cup 10) than on the covering portion 31, according to the shape of the wearer's bust. That is, a force is generated in the extension portion 32 in the direction from the center toward the wearer's shoulder (the direction of arrow K in Figure 7). Therefore, the extension portion 32 prevents the wearer's bust from moving downward. In other words, the wearer's bust is held in a desirable shape and maintained in an appropriate position. Furthermore, it prevents the upper part of the cup 10 (the part on the upper edge 13 side) from separating from the wearer's bust (floating) due to the wearer's movements.

[0096] When the non-wired bra 1 is worn, the wearer's left and right breasts are positioned between the lower support panel 14 and the extension 32, respectively. In other words, the wearer's left and right breasts are sandwiched between the lower support panel 14 and the extension 32, respectively. As a result, the wearer's breasts are held in a desirable shape. Furthermore, the wearer's breasts are maintained in an appropriate position.

[0097] Furthermore, the lower support panel 14 and the extension 32 are each composed of two pieces of fabric A and two pieces of fabric B. Fabric A and fabric B each have the same elasticity. Therefore, when the non-wired bra 1 is worn, a balanced force acts on the lower part of the wearer's bust and on the part of the wearer's bust outside the cup 10, according to the shape of the wearer's bust. In other words, the wearer's bust is evenly wrapped from above and below with a balanced force, and is held in a desirable shape. In addition, the wearer's bust is maintained in an appropriate position.

[0098] The non-wired bra 1 has a side support panel section 17 made of multiple pieces of fabric C. Specifically, the non-wired bra 1 has a side support panel section 17 made of three pieces of fabric C. When the non-wired bra 1 is worn, the side support panel section 17 stretches according to the shape and weight of the wearer's bust. That is, the side support panel section 17 deforms according to the shape and weight of the wearer's bust to support the wearer's bust from the sides. In other words, the side support panel section 17 properly holds the wearer's bust in the desired position.

[0099] Since the fabric C that makes up the side support panel 17 is elastic, when it is stretched according to the shape of the wearer's bust, a contraction force is generated that is proportional to the shape and weight of the wearer's bust. For example, when the side support panel 17 is stretched to the side according to the shape of the wearer's bust, a contraction force is generated in the side support panel 17 in the direction from the side toward the center (the direction of arrow M in Figure 7).

[0100] The contractile force of this fabric C prevents the wearer's bust from spreading out to the sides. Furthermore, since the side support panel 17 is sewn to the lower edge 11 of the cup 10, the lower edge 11 of the cup 10 is supported by the side support panel 17. As a result, the wearer's bust is prevented from moving downwards. In other words, the wearer's bust is maintained in the appropriate position.

[0101] Furthermore, the side support panel 17 is composed of three pieces of fabric C. That is, the side support panel 17 has greater elasticity than the lower support panel 14 and the extension 32. As a result, the side support panel 17 experiences greater contractile force than the lower support panel 14 and the extension 32. This prevents the wearer's bust from shifting to the side or downwards. In other words, the wearer's bust is held in a desirable shape and remains positioned appropriately.

[0102] Furthermore, when the non-wired bra 1 is worn, the wearer's left and right breasts are surrounded by the lower support panel 14, the extension 32, and the side support panel 17, respectively. The fabric C is made of the same material as fabrics A and B, having the same elasticity. Therefore, the wearer's breasts are supported by balanced forces from above, below, and the sides, according to their shape. In other words, the wearer's breasts are evenly enveloped by the lower support panel 14, the extension 32, and the side support panel 17, maintaining a desirable shape. Additionally, the wearer's breasts remain positioned appropriately.

[0103] Furthermore, a connecting portion 15 is positioned between the cup 10 and the strap portion 50. The joint portion 16 constituting this connecting portion 15 is formed from two pieces of stretchable fabric D. Therefore, for example, when the strap portion 50 moves, the joint portion 16 is stretched along with the movement, generating a contracting force in the opposite direction to the movement. Since the joint portion 16 is sewn to the upper tape 18a, for example, when the strap portion 50L moves to the left, a contracting force is generated in the joint portion 16 to the right (direction of arrow N in Figure 7). Therefore, the movement of the strap portion 50L to the left is suppressed. In other words, the strap portion 50 is prevented from moving and coming off the wearer's shoulder.

[0104] Furthermore, the joint portion 16 and the side support panel portion 17 are arranged in a continuous, strip-like shape in the vertical direction. Therefore, the joint portion 16, together with the side support panel portion 17, supports the lower edge 11 of the cup 10. In other words, the joint portion 16, together with the side support panel portion 17, prevents the wearer's bust from moving downwards. Also, the joint portion 16, together with the side support panel portion 17, prevents the wearer's bust from moving to the side. In other words, the wearer's bust is maintained in the appropriate position. In addition, the fabric material D constituting the joint portion 16 has the same elasticity as the fabric material C. Therefore, the joint portion 16, together with the side support panel portion 17, applies a balanced force to prevent the wearer's bust from moving to the side, and maintains the wearer's bust in the appropriate position.

[0105] Furthermore, the joint portion 16 is sandwiched between the upper extension portion 32a of the front cover portion 30. In other words, the joint portion 16 is sandwiched between two pieces of fabric B which have elasticity. To put it another way, at the connecting portion 15, two pieces of fabric D are sandwiched between two pieces of fabric B. That is, at the connection point 13a of the cup 10, there is an elastic force from the two pieces of fabric B and an elastic force from the two pieces of fabric D. As a result, the strap portion 50 is prevented from moving and coming off the wearer's shoulders. Also, the wearer's bust is prevented from moving downwards. In other words, the wearer's bust is maintained in the appropriate position. Furthermore, the fabric D constituting the joint portion 16 has the same elasticity as fabric B and fabric C, respectively. Therefore, the well-balanced force from the joint 16, the front cover portion 30, and the side support panel portion 17 prevents the wearer's bust from moving downwards, and maintains the wearer's bust in the appropriate position.

[0106] When the non-wired bra 1 is worn, the underarm areas on both sides of the wearer's body are covered by the underarm sections 27. The underarm sections 27L and 27R are formed from a stretchable fabric E. Therefore, when the underarm sections 27L and 27R are positioned to cover the underarm areas on both sides of the wearer's body and stretched according to the wearer's body shape, a contractile force corresponding to the shape of the wearer's underarm area is generated in the underarm sections 27L and 27R. This force acts on the wearer's underarm area in a direction that suppresses the bulging of the wearer's skin (from the front to the back of the paper in Figure 6). This contractile force suppresses the bulging of the wearer's underarm area. It also prevents the wearer's bust from shifting to the side. In other words, the wearer's bust is maintained in the appropriate position.

[0107] Furthermore, the underarm areas 27L and 27R are configured such that the folds of the stretchable fabric E are positioned along the side edges 28L and 28R. No fabric tape-like material is provided in the side edges 28L and 28R.

[0108] Therefore, when the wearer wears the non-wired bra 1, they will not experience any discomfort or pain in the underarm area due to fabric tape or other materials.

[0109] Furthermore, the side parts 25L and 25R are formed by folding a single piece of fabric E, and there are no seams between, for example, the front parts 26L and 26R and the underarm parts 27L and 27R. In other words, there are no rigid parts such as bones that are present in conventional bras between the front parts 26L and 26R and the underarm parts 27L and 27R. Also, there are no seams between the underarm parts 27L and 27R and the back belt parts 40L and 40R. As a result, when the wearer wears the non-wired bra 1, they will not feel any discomfort or pain in the underarm area.

[0110] The lower extensions 32b of the front cover sections 30L and 30R are overlapped and fixed to the central part of the lower section 20 between the cups 10L and 10R. In other words, the front cover section 30L and the front cover section 30R are not fixed to each other except for the part fixed to the central part of the lower section 20. That is, the front cover section 30L and the front cover section 30R can be easily repositioned relative to each other, centered on the part fixed to the lower section 20. Therefore, the position of the cups 10L and 10R can be easily changed according to the size and position of the wearer's left and right busts. Furthermore, the front cover sections 30L and 30R appropriately cover the repositioned cups 10L and 10R. That is, they appropriately cover the wearer's bust according to its size and position, and maintain that state.

[0111] In the above embodiment, fabric C may be a fabric with different shrinkage properties than fabric A and fabric B. Similarly, fabric D may be a fabric with different shrinkage properties than fabric A and fabric B. By doing so, it is possible to provide a bra in which each part has different shrinkage forces according to the shape and weight of the wearer's bust.

[0112] [Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of this disclosure will be described with reference to Figures 8 and 9. The non-wired bra 100 of this embodiment does not have the side support panel portion 17 that the non-wired bra 1 has. On the other hand, the other parts of the non-wired bra 100 are the same as those of the non-wired bra 1. In the following description, components identical to those of the non-wired bra 1 will be denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0113] Non-wired bra 100 mainly consists of cups 10L, 10R, front part 21, front cover parts 30L, 30R, side parts 25L, 25R, and strap parts 50L, 50R (see Figure 8).

[0114] A lower support panel 14 is positioned on the skin-facing side of each cup 10L and 10R of the non-wired bra 100 (see Figures 8 and 9). The lower support panel 14 is composed of two stretchable fabrics A (see Figure 9).

[0115] When the non-wired bra 100, configured as described above, is worn, the wearer's bust is covered by the lower support panel portion 14 and extension portion 32 of the cups 10L and 10R. As a result, the wearer's bust is held in a desirable shape. Furthermore, the wearer's bust is maintained in an appropriate position.

[0116] The lower support panel 14 and the extension 32 are each composed of two pieces of fabric A and two pieces of fabric B. Fabric A has the same elasticity as fabric B. As a result, a balanced force acts on the lower part of the wearer's bust and the part outside the cup 10, according to the shape of the wearer's bust. This causes the wearer's bust to be evenly and balancedly wrapped and held in a desirable shape. Furthermore, the wearer's bust is maintained in an appropriate position.

[0117] The non-wired bra 100 does not have side support panels 17. Therefore, it is possible to provide a bra with a simple structure and fewer parts. In addition, the wearer will not experience any discomfort caused by the side support panels 17.

[0118] The non-wired bra 100 is suitable, for example, for wearers with small busts. When the wearer's bust volume is small, there is less possibility of the bust shifting to the sides, so even if the side support panel 17 is omitted, it is easier to hold the wearer's bust in a desirable shape. In addition, the wearer's bust can be kept in the appropriate position.

[0119] It should be noted that the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. For example, the back belt portion 40 may be composed of a single strip-shaped member. That is, the back belt portion 40 may be formed in a continuous strip shape in which the back belt portion 40L and the back belt portion 40R are connected.

[0120] Furthermore, the strap portion 50 may be a Y-shaped strip-like member. That is, the strap portion 50 may be formed so that the side of the back belt portion 40 is a single strip-like strap that branches into two in the middle, and the branched ends are connected to the connecting portions 15 that are connected to the cups 10L and 10R, respectively.

[0121] Furthermore, this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above, but is sufficient to be consistent with the intent of the disclosures described in the embodiments described above. Therefore, it may be a configuration in which at least two of the embodiments described above are combined, or a configuration in which any of the illustrated components or components described with reference numerals in the embodiments described above are omitted. [Explanation of symbols]

[0122] 1,100...Non-wired bra 10...Cup 11...Bottom edge 12...Side edge 13...Upper edge 14...Lower support panel section 15...Connecting section 16...Joint section 17...Side support panel section 18...Side tape 20...Lower section 21…Front parts 24L,24R…Intersection 25L, 25R... Side parts 26... Front side 27... Underarm 28...Side edge 30...Front cover section 31...Covered section 32...Extension section 32a...Upper extension 32b...Lower extension 32c...Tip 33a...Front side part 33b...Skin-facing side 34...Front side 36...Upper edge 40...Back belt area 41L, 41R… Hook and eye fastener; 42… Tape; 44L, 44R… Upper edge 45...Connecting part 50...Strap part 51...Strap 54...Adjuster 60...Bottom tape G...Gap H...Skin side S...Front side Y...Axis

Claims

1. A pair of cups that cover the left and right breasts of the wearer, A lower part positioned below a pair of cups arranged side by side, to which each of the cups is fixed, A pair of front cover portions, each corresponding to one of the cups, individually cover the front surface of the corresponding cup that is opposite to the skin-facing side of the wearer, A pair of underarm pieces, each covering at least a portion of the underarm area on both sides of the wearer, Each of the aforementioned underarms extends a back belt portion that covers a part of the wearer's back, The back belt portion and the strap portion connecting each of the cups, A non-wired bra having, Each of the aforementioned front cover portions is made of a first fabric material that has elasticity, Each of the aforementioned cups is The edge that forms the boundary with the lower part, the lower edge extending from the central side, which is between the pair of cups arranged side by side, toward the side of the armpit, The upper edge extends from the end of the lower edge on the central side to the connection point to which the strap portion is attached, It has at least the following, A band-shaped lower support panel is positioned on each of the skin-facing sides of the cup, below the position corresponding to the wearer's bust top, extending from the central side toward the armpit side. Each of the lower support panel sections is composed of at least two second fabrics having the same shrinkage properties as the first fabric, Each of the front cover portions has a covering portion that covers the entire front surface of the cup, and an extension portion that extends from the covering portion and is positioned between the upper edge and an upper edge that extends along the upper edge at a position away from the upper edge. Each of the aforementioned extensions consists of a front portion which is part of the front surface of the front cover portion, and a skin portion which is positioned closer to the skin than the front portion. The skin-facing portion is the part of the first fabric material that extends from the outer portion and is folded back towards the skin at its upper edge. Non-wired bra.

2. Each of the aforementioned cups is provided with a side support panel portion that extends vertically in a band shape on the underarm side of the skin-facing side, The aforementioned side support panel is composed of at least two third fabric materials that are shrinkable. The third fabric material has the same shrinkage properties as the first fabric material. A non-wired bra according to claim 1.

3. The strap portion is connected to each of the cups via a connecting portion connected to the cups. The aforementioned joint has a joint made up of at least two shrinkable fourth fabric materials, The fourth fabric material has the same shrinkage properties as the third fabric material. The non-wired bra according to claim 2.

4. Each of the aforementioned underarm sections is formed by folding a contractile fifth fabric material in half along a fold. Each of the aforementioned folds is configured to be positioned on a line connecting the underarm end of the lower edge of the cup when the non-wired bra is worn, and the connection point between the strap portion and the back belt portion. The fifth fabric material has the same shrinkage properties as the first fabric material. A non-wired bra according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. Each pair of cups consists of a left cup that covers the wearer's left bust and a right cup that covers the wearer's right bust, and the left and right cups are positioned with a gap between them and fixed to the lower part. Each set of front cover portions consists of a left front cover portion that covers the front surface of the left cup and a right front cover portion that covers the front surface of the right cup. At least a portion of the extension of the left front cover is superimposed on the front or skin side of the extension of the right front cover and is fixed to the portion between the right cup and the left cup in the lower part. A non-wired bra according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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