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Abstract

We provide hats that reduce the wearer's discomfort. [Solution] The hat of the present invention comprises a head portion 3, a front brim 1 attached to the head portion 3 so as to extend forward from the head portion 3, and a rear brim 2 attached to the head portion 3 separately from the front brim 1 so as to extend backward from the head portion 3, wherein the front brim 1 is flexible to bend upward and downward with respect to the attachment portion to which the front brim 1 and the head portion 3 are connected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a hat.

Background Art

[0002] Conventional hats are known, for example, like the hat shown in Patent Document 1, which have a brim and can protect necessary parts from ultraviolet rays and ensure a field of vision for safety during activities by changing the orientation of the brim.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, conventional hats have troublesome situations, such as changing the angle of wearing the hat, in order to protect necessary parts from ultraviolet rays and ensure a field of vision for safety during activities.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a hat that can reduce the annoyance of the wearer.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to solve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a hat, comprising: a head, a front brim attached to the head so as to face forward from the head, and a rear brim attached to the head separately from the front brim so as to face backward from the head; the front brim is characterized in that it is bendable so as to be upward and downward with respect to an attachment portion where the front brim and the head are connected.

[0007] The invention described in claim 2 is a hat, It comprises a head, a front brim attached to the head so as to extend forward from the head, and a rear brim attached to the head separately from the front brim so as to extend backward from the head, The rear brim is characterized in that it is flexible so as to bend upward and downward with respect to the attachment portion to which the rear brim and the head are connected.

[0008] The invention described in claim 3 is, in the hat described in claim 1 or 2, The front brim is attached to the head by overlapping the upper part of the rear brim.

[0009] The invention described in claim 4 is, in the hat described in claim 1 or 2, The front brim is characterized by being larger than the rear brim.

[0010] The invention described in claim 5 is, in the hat described in claim 1 or 2, The head is characterized by having a protective cover that can be housed on the inner surface side.

[0011] The invention described in claim 6 is, in the hat described in claim 5, The protective cover is characterized by having slits that mitigate impacts to the protective cover.

[0012] The invention described in claim 7 is, in the hat described in claim 5, The protective cover is characterized by having ventilation holes to prevent stuffiness.

[0013] The invention described in claim 8 is, in the hat described in claim 5, The protective cover is characterized by being secured to the head with sweat-absorbing tape. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, it becomes possible to provide a hat that can reduce the annoyance of the wearer.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0015] [Figure 1] A view showing the shapes of the front brim and the rear brim of the UV protection hat from the side. [Figure 2] A view showing the shape of the front brim from the front of the UV protection hat. [Figure 3] A view showing the shapes of the front brim and the rear brim of the UV protection hat from the back. [Figure 4] A view showing the shape of the UV protection hat from above. [Figure 5] A view with only the rear brim folded up. [Figure 6] A view with only the front brim folded up. [Figure 7] A view showing the protective cover from the side. [Figure 8] A view showing the protective cover from above. [Figure 9] A view of the state with the protective cover inserted as seen from below.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the UV protection hat of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

[0017] FIG. 1 shows a hat-type UV protection hat as an example of the first embodiment of the present invention. The brim is made of two separate pieces (front brim and rear brim), and both the front and rear are lowered to be worn as an ordinary hat-type hat. Since the form of the UV protection hat is symmetric, each figure in FIGS. 1, 5, and 6 shows both the left and right sides. Also, 1 is the front brim, 2 is the rear brim, 3 is the head, and there is an overlap between the front brim 1 and the rear brim 2.

[0018] Figure 2 shows a hat-type UV protection cap according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front. It shows that the front brim 1 overlaps the back brim 2, so when viewed from the front, only the front brim 1 is visible.

[0019] Figure 3 shows a rear view of a hat-type UV protection cap according to an embodiment of the present invention. Again, the front brim 1 overlaps the rear brim 2, showing the rear brim 2 and the front brim 1 on both sides. In this embodiment, the front brim 1 and the rear brim 2 together appear as a single brim.

[0020] Figure 4 is a top view of a hat-type UV protection hat according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing that the overlap of the front brim 1 is on top of the back brim 2. In this embodiment, by making the shape of the front brim 1 larger than the back brim 2, the front brim 1 alone can create shade to cover the child's face from the sun, while the back brim 2 can create shade only on the nape of the neck.

[0021] Figure 5 shows a hat-type UV protection cap according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which only the rear brim 2 is folded up and only the front brim 1 is lowered from the form shown in Figure 1. Here, the front brim 1 is attached to the head 3 so as to extend forward from the head 3, with the tip of the front brim 1 protruding 6 cm from the attachment point to the head 3, and the tip is flexible so as to bend upward and downward relative to the attachment point. The rear brim 2 is attached to the head 3 separately from the front brim 1 so as to extend backward from the head 3, with the tip of the rear brim 2 protruding 6 cm from the attachment point to the head 3, and the tip is flexible so as to bend upward and downward relative to the attachment point. Therefore, if the front brim 1 is left in the initial state of Figure 1 with the front brim flexed downward, and the rear brim 2 is folded up from the initial state of Figure 1 and flexed upward, the form changes to the form shown in Figure 5.

[0022] By adopting the configuration shown in Figure 5, the child's face is covered by the front brim 1, creating shade from the sunlight in front, thus protecting their face from ultraviolet rays. Furthermore, even if the child lifts their head, the back brim 2 will not touch their neck, preventing the hat from unexpectedly falling off.

[0023] Figure 6 shows a hat-type UV protection hat according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which only the front brim 1 is folded up and only the back brim 2 is lowered from the form shown in Figure 1. In other words, if the front brim 1 is folded up and bent upward from the initial state in Figure 1, and the back brim 2 is bent downward, the hat will change to the form shown in Figure 6.

[0024] By adopting the configuration shown in Figure 6, sufficient forward visibility is ensured for children wearing the hat. In addition, the back of the neck is shaded by the rear brim 2, protecting it from sunlight coming from behind.

[0025] Thus, the first UV protection hat of the present invention can achieve multiple objectives, such as ensuring visibility and preventing it from falling off, while securing the length of the front brim 1 that creates a shadow over the face and the back brim 2 that creates a shadow over the neck, in order to safely protect against UV rays. Here, if the primary objective is to protect the face from UV rays, the front brim 1 may be made to protrude 6 cm or more, while the back brim 2 may be made to less than 6 cm or made so that it does not refract. On the other hand, if the primary objective is to protect the neck from UV rays and it is important to always ensure sufficient visibility, the back brim 2 may be made to protrude 6 cm or more. In this invention, no upper limit is specified for the protruding length, but depending on the user, such as a child or an adult, it is appropriate for the hat to cover the head and neck.

[0026] Furthermore, the bending point of the front brim 1 or rear brim 2 may be at an intermediate position as shown in Figures 5 and 6, or it may be at the attachment point to the head 3. Moreover, upward and downward are relative, and it is sufficient that it can be bent upward or downward with one of them as the initial state, and it is preferable that the tip when bent upward is slightly above the attachment point to the head 3. Maintaining the upward state can be achieved by the material of the front brim 1 or rear brim 2, or by inserting a core.

[0027] Figure 7 is a side view of a protective cover 4 placed inside a hat in another embodiment of the second ultraviolet protection hat of the present invention. This protective cover 4 has cuts (impact-absorbing cuts 6) to prevent it from breaking and injuring the head when it is subjected to impact from the side. It is also provided with ventilation holes (ventilation holes 5 in the protective cover) to prevent stuffiness.

[0028] Figure 8 is a top view of the protective cover 4 that is placed inside the second UV-protective hat of the present invention, showing how the cuts 6 that cushion the impact and the ventilation holes 5 of the protective cover are positioned to absorb impact from above.

[0029] Figure 9 is a view from below of the second UV protection hat of the present invention with the protective cover 4 inserted. It shows the protective cover 4 securely fixed in place by fitting it into the sweat-absorbing tape (the blacked-out area in Figure 9). This ensures the stability of the protective cover 4 and allows it to be removed when washing the hat.

[0030] [Note] This invention relates to a UV-protective hat with a brim that can change shape to suit situations where you want to block sunlight, and also has a function to protect against impact.

[0031] Unlike conventional hats, this invention takes into consideration the ability to change the direction of the brim to protect necessary areas from ultraviolet rays, and to ensure visibility for safety during activities (see, for example, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2011-162893 and Japanese Patent Publication No. 2009-161882).

[0032] Furthermore, the present invention also takes into consideration ensuring safety, particularly for children commuting to school, by incorporating a protective cover inside the hat to mitigate external impacts and thus ensure safety.

[0033] The UV-protective hat of the present invention aims to overcome the shortcomings of conventional hats that offer no protection, by having a brim that is 6 cm or longer, which is effective in protecting against ultraviolet rays, and by changing the direction of the brim, it is possible to protect necessary areas and ensure visibility for safety during activities.

[0034] Furthermore, the present invention aims to protect the head from external impacts by installing a protective cover inside the hat, in order to ensure safety in the event of an accident or fall.

[0035] To achieve the above objective, the first UV protection hat of the present invention comprises a head, a front brim attached to the head so as to extend forward from the head, and a rear brim attached to the head separately from the front brim so as to extend backward from the head, wherein one or both of the front brim or the rear brim have tips that protrude at least 6 cm from the attachment point to the head, and the tips are flexible so as to bend upward and downward relative to the attachment point.

[0036] Furthermore, in order to achieve the above objective, the second UV protection hat of the present invention is characterized by having a protective cover on the inner side of the head in addition to the first hat.

[0037] The first UV-protective hat of the present invention ensures that the brim is at least 6 cm long to create a shade that covers a child's face from sunlight at various latitudes throughout Japan. Furthermore, to solve problems such as impaired vision when the brim is long, the tip of the brim is made flexible. In addition, the hat has a shape that is divided into two parts: a front brim and a back brim.

[0038] This allows you to completely protect your head from the sun by lowering both the front and back brims. On the other hand, if your vision is obstructed and it becomes difficult to see ahead, you can fold up only the front brim and lower the back brim to create shade only on your neck. Also, if the back brim is touching your neck and seems like it might fall off, you can fold up only the back brim and lower the front to create shade on your face.

[0039] Thus, the first UV-protective hat of the present invention allows the front brim, the back brim, or both to be adjusted to face upward or downward depending on the situation. This single design can protect the necessary parts of the head from sunlight for everyone from small children to adults, providing functional UV protection.

[0040] Furthermore, the second UV-protective hat of the present invention incorporates a protective cover on the inner side of the head area to protect the head not only from sunlight but also from external impacts. The protective cover is removable so that the hat can be washed, and the head area of ​​the hat is preferably sized to match the protective cover so that it can be secured with sweat-absorbing tape or similar to ensure stability when the protective cover is attached.

[0041] (Note 1-1) It comprises a head, a front brim attached to the head so as to extend forward from the head, and a rear brim attached to the head separately from the front brim so as to extend backward from the head. A UV-protective hat characterized in that one or both of the front or back brim protrude at least 6 cm from the attachment point to the head, and the tip is flexible so as to bend upward and downward relative to the attachment point.

[0042] (Appendix 1-2) A UV protection hat as described in Appendix 1-2, characterized by having a protective cover on the inner side of the head. [Industrial applicability]

[0043] The UV-protective hat of this invention effectively protects against ultraviolet rays and external impacts. Therefore, it is not only ideal as a school cap, but also suitable for use by everyone from young children to adults, all in one design. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0044] 1 Front brim 2 Rear brim 3 head 4. Protective cover 5. Ventilation holes in the protective cover 6. Cuts to absorb impact

Claims

1. It comprises a head, a front brim attached to the head so as to extend forward from the head, and a rear brim attached to the head separately from the front brim so as to extend backward from the head, The hat is characterized in that the front brim is flexible so as to bend upward and downward with respect to the attachment portion to which the front brim and the head are connected.

2. It comprises a head, a front brim attached to the head so as to extend forward from the head, and a rear brim attached to the head separately from the front brim so as to extend backward from the head, The hat is characterized in that the rear brim is flexible so as to bend upward and downward with respect to the attachment portion to which the rear brim is connected to the head.

3. The hat according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the front brim overlaps the upper part of the rear brim and is attached to the head.

4. The hat according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the front brim is larger than the rear brim.

5. The hat according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is provided with a protective cover that can be housed on the inner surface of the head.

6. The hat according to claim 5, characterized in that the protective cover is provided with slits to mitigate impact to the protective cover.

7. The hat according to claim 5, characterized in that the protective cover is provided with ventilation holes to prevent stuffiness.

8. The hat according to claim 5, characterized in that the protective cover is fixed to the head by sweat-absorbing tape.

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