student uniforms

Abstract

To provide a school uniform that can be worn comfortably by exerting a cooling function for a predetermined time during commuting to school, physical education and outdoor activities, without impairing the function of a uniform or physical education clothing and the good appearance design of the school uniform. [Solution] The garment comprises a front body 2, a back body 3, and left and right sleeves 4 made of cloth material, and a facing part 9 made of cloth material is attached to the inside of the back body 3 along the neck area 5, and the facing part 9 is composed of two left and right facing pieces 10, 11, and the two facing pieces 10, 11 are arranged with the opposing side edges partially overlapping each other from top to bottom, and the remaining surrounding edges excluding the opposing side edges are sewn to the inside of the back body 3, thereby forming a storage section for containing ice packs C in the space between the facing part 9 and the back body 3, and a slit-like opening 13 is formed between the partially overlapping side edges of the facing pieces 10, 11 to allow ice packs C to be put in and taken out of the storage section.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to school uniforms that have a cooling function that can be maintained for a certain period of time during times such as commuting to school or physical education classes. [Background technology]

[0002] Many elementary and high schools require students to wear uniforms to and from school. Summer uniforms typically consist of open-collar shirts, blouses, and sailor suits, but in recent years, polo shirts have also become popular. These uniforms are required to be functional, offering ease of movement and washability. In recent years, emphasis has been placed on breathability in addition to comfort and a pleasant feel against the skin. Furthermore, the same functionality is required of uniforms for physical education classes at school, which are often also worn for extracurricular activities outside.

[0003] However, with global warming and recent climate change, temperature changes, especially in the summer, have been much higher than average, and although breathable materials have been used to improve the functionality of uniforms and gym clothes, there are limits to ensuring comfort when wearing them, especially in the summer.With the increasing spread of air conditioning equipment in school buildings, comfort when commuting to school, especially by foot or bicycle, is an urgent issue for uniforms, and comfort when exercising both indoors and outdoors, as well as for outdoor activities, is also an urgent issue for gym clothes.

[0004] In fields other than school uniforms, for example, proposed devices include a vest-type garment with a Peltier element and a blower fan attached to the back, which uses the Peltier element to cool the back and the blower fan to send outside air into the garment to cool the wearer's back (Patent Document 1), a body cooling device in which a cooling body with a coolant contained in a bag cover is removably housed in the center of a support made of a strip of fabric folded in half and sewn at the edges (Patent Document 2), a neck cooler (Patent Document 3), a cooling shirt with a structure that allows ice packs to be easily hidden around the collar (Patent Document 4), and a shirt with pockets attached around the collar, under both armpits, and at the base of the pants legs, in which coolant can be placed to cool the subcutaneous blood vessels (Patent Document 5). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2025-78815 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3169271 [Patent Document 3] Utility Model Registration No. 3241849 [Patent Document 4] Utility Model Registration No. 3175213 [Patent Document 5] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-32603 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, the garment in Patent Document 1 has a Peltier element and a blower fan attached to the back of the garment, which impairs functionality such as ease of movement and laundering, making it difficult to apply to uniforms. The body cooling device in Patent Document 2 and the neck cooler in Patent Document 3 can be worn around the neck, but they do not improve the comfort of the uniform or gym clothes themselves. Furthermore, because they directly cool the neck area, there is a risk of overcooling. The shirt in Patent Document 4 has a structure in which ice packs are hidden around the collar, but it cannot be applied to uniforms without collars. Furthermore, even with polo shirts, the soft material makes it difficult to hide solid ice packs around the collar. The shirt in Patent Document 5 has a pocket around the collar, but the pocket is conspicuous, creating an unsightly appearance and making it difficult to apply to uniforms with collars. Furthermore, like the shirt in Patent Document 4, it cannot be applied to uniforms without collars.

[0007] This invention was made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide school uniforms that can be worn comfortably while commuting to school, participating in physical education, or participating in outdoor activities, while maintaining the functionality of the uniform or physical education wear and the good appearance of the design of the school uniform. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the school uniform of the present invention has a front body, a back body, and left and right sleeves made of cloth material, and a facing part made of cloth is attached to the inside of the back body around the neck, and this facing part is composed of two left and right facing pieces, and the two left and right facing pieces have their opposite side edges partially overlapping each other from top to bottom, and the remaining peripheral edges excluding the opposite side edges are each sewn to the inside of the back body, thereby forming a storage compartment for containing ice packs in the space between the facing part and the back body, and a slit-like opening is formed between the partially overlapping side edges of the two facing pieces to allow ice packs to be inserted and removed sideways from the storage compartment.

[0009] The school uniform of this invention has a front and back body and left and right sleeves made of cloth, and a facing made of cloth is attached to the inside of the back body around the neck, and this facing is made up of two facing pieces, front and back, and when the two facing pieces are stacked front to back, the remaining peripheral edges except for the upper edge are sewn to each other, and the upper edge of the rear facing piece is sewn to the inside of the back body, thereby forming a storage compartment for containing ice packs in the space between the facing and the back body, and a slit-like opening is formed between the upper edges of the two facing pieces to allow ice packs to be put in and taken out of the storage compartment.

[0010] The school uniform of the present invention comprises a front body, a back body, and left and right sleeves made of cloth material, and a facing made of cloth material is attached to the inside of the upper end of the back body along the neck area, and the remaining peripheral edges of the facing, excluding the upper edge, are sewn to the inside of the back body, thereby forming a storage compartment for containing ice packs in the space between the facing and the back body, and a slit-shaped opening is formed between the upper end of the back body and the upper edge of the facing to allow the ice packs to be put in and taken out of the storage compartment.

[0011] The fourth feature of the school uniform of the present invention is that it comprises a front body, a back body, and left and right sleeves made of cloth, and a shoulder back made of cloth is attached to the inside of the back body from around the neck to the left and right cuffs, and the remaining peripheral edges of the shoulder back, excluding the upper edge, are sewn to the inside of the back body, thereby forming a storage compartment for containing ice packs in the space between the facing and the back body, and a slit-like opening is formed between the upper end of the back body and the upper edge of the facing to allow the ice packs to be put in and taken out of the storage compartment. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The school uniform of this invention features a storage compartment for ice packs in the facing attached to the inside of the uniform, making it comfortable for students who walk or bike to school in the summer. The gym uniform also features a facing on the inside with a storage compartment for ice packs, allowing for comfortable activities during indoor and outdoor physical education classes and extracurricular activities in the summer. Furthermore, the ice pack storage compartment is not visible from the outside, so the original function of the uniform or gym uniform is not compromised, and the appearance of the school uniform is not impaired. The cooling function for a specified period of time allows for comfortable wear, and also helps prevent heatstroke during the commute to school or exercise. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] (A) is a front view of a sailor-style uniform to which the present invention is applied, and (B) is a back view of the same uniform. [Figure 2] 1A is a front view showing the facing attached to the inside of the back body of the uniform shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB showing the arrangement of the back body of the uniform, the facing, and the ice packs. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a polo shirt-type uniform to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 4] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the uniform shown in FIG. 4 turned inside out to show the back side. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a sports uniform to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the state in which the gym uniform shown in FIG. 5 is turned inside out and the back side is viewed. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0014] The following describes an embodiment of the school uniform according to the present invention with reference to the drawings. Figure 1(A) shows a front view of a sailor-style school uniform, and Figure 1(B) shows a back view. In these figures, the reference number 1 indicates the school uniform.

[0015] As shown in Figures 1(A) and 1(B), the sailor-style uniform 1 has a front body 2, a back body 3, and left and right sleeves 4 made of breathable fabric, and a wide collar 6 is provided around the neckline 5, stretching from the front of the front body 2 to the back of the back body 3. Reference numeral 7 denotes a bib, reference numeral 8 denotes a scarf attached to the tip of the collar 6, and reference numeral 8A denotes a scarf clip.

[0016] A facing 9 made of a breathable fabric material is attached to the inside of the back body 3 along the neckline 5. This facing 9 is attached to the back body 3, particularly from the neckline 5 to the upper back, for the purpose of reinforcement, and in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1(A) and 2(A), it is made up of two members: a short facing piece 10 on the left and a long facing piece 11 on the right when viewed from the front.

[0017] As shown in Figure 2(A), the two facing pieces 10, 11 are positioned with the left short facing piece 10 toward the rear and the right long facing piece 11 toward the front, with the opposing side edges 10a, 11a of each facing piece 10, 11 partially overlapping each other vertically, and the remaining surrounding edges excluding the opposing side edges 10a, 11a are each sewn to the inside of the back body 3.

[0018] As a result, a storage section 12 for containing ice packs C is formed in the space between the facing section 9 and the back body section 3 (see Figure 2(B)), and a slit-shaped opening 13 is formed between the edge portions 10a, 11a of the partially overlapping side sections of the two facing pieces 10, 11, allowing the ice packs C to be inserted and removed from the storage section 12 sideways as shown by the arrow (see Figure 2(A)).

[0019] Ice pack C is a relatively small gel-like substance measuring approximately 5-6 cm in length and 10-12 cm in width, made mainly of water and a highly absorbent polymer, sealed in a bag, and can be repeatedly frozen.When stored in the storage section 12 in a frozen state, it cools the area from the base of the neck to the upper back of the wearer during the commute to and from school.

[0020] Before going to school, or before or after putting on the uniform 1, the user of the uniform 1 places the frozen ice pack C sideways into the storage section 12 through the opening 13 in the endpaper section 9 as shown by the arrow in Figure 2(A), and when going to school wearing the uniform 1, the user's body will be cooled from the base of the neck to the upper back, allowing them to commute to school comfortably in the summer, especially when walking or cycling to school.

[0021] The ice packs C stored in the storage section 12 of the facing portion 9 will not fly out sideways from the storage section 12 unless the opening 13 is manually opened, because the opening 13 is tightly closed between the back body 3 and the wearer. The opening 13 is formed by partially overlapping the opposing side edges 10a, 11a of the facing pieces 10, 11 across the top and bottom, which serves to prevent the opening 13 from opening easily.

[0022] The ice packs C stored in the storage section 12 need only have a cooling effect that lasts for the time it takes for students to commute to and from school, and should be lightweight and sized to maintain a cooling effect for the entire commute (for example, 30 minutes to an hour). In schools, air conditioning equipment is often turned on during summer classes, so there is little need for ice packs to function during that time.

[0023] The ice pack C can be removed by manually opening the opening 13 from the inside lining 9 of the uniform 1, and then stored frozen in an insulated bag brought with the student or in a freezer provided at the school.The ice pack C can then be used in the gym clothes described below during physical education classes at school, or stored back into the inside lining 9 of the uniform 1 when the student goes home, allowing the student to be active or go home comfortably in the summer.

[0024] Figures 3 and 4 show a second embodiment, with Figure 3 being a front view of the uniform and Figure 4 showing the uniform turned inside out. The uniform 14 shown in these figures is a polo shirt-style school uniform, with a front body 15, a back body 16, and left and right sleeves 17 made of a soft, breathable fabric, and a collar 19 around the neckline 18. A facing 20 made of a soft, breathable fabric is attached to the inside of the back body 16 along the neckline 18.

[0025] The facing portion 20 is composed of two facing pieces 21 and 22, one at the front and one at the back, as shown in Figure 4 and circle A in the same figure, which shows the uniform 14 turned inside out.When the two facing pieces 21 and 22 are stacked front and back, the remaining surrounding edges, except for the upper edge portions 21a and 22a, are sewn together, and the upper edge portion 22a of the facing piece 22 located at the rear is sewn to the inner surface of the back body portion 16.

[0026] As a result, a storage section 23 for storing ice packs C is formed in the internal space of the end cover section 20, and a slit-shaped opening 24 is provided between the upper edge portions 21a, 22a of the two end cover pieces 21, 22 to allow the ice packs C to be inserted and removed from the storage section 23 from above.

[0027] The inside lining 20 stores ice packs C when the wearer is going to school in the summer, cooling the body from the base of the neck to the upper back, making the commute to school more comfortable, and when the ice packs C are not stored, such as in seasons other than summer, the inside lining 20 functions as a normal inside lining 20, that is, it functions to reinforce the area around the neck part 18 of the uniform 14.

[0028] The remaining peripheral edge of the facing part 20, except for the upper edge 22a of the rear facing piece 22, is not sewn to the back body 16, so that the seam is not noticeable from the back side and does not impair the appearance design of the uniform.

[0029] Figures 5 and 6 show a third embodiment, with Figure 5 being a front view of the gym uniform and Figure 4 showing the gym uniform turned inside out. The gym uniform 25 shown in these figures is a type of school uniform, and has a front body 26, a back body 27, and left and right sleeves 28 made of a soft, breathable fabric material, and a facing 30 made of a soft, breathable fabric material attached to the inside of the back body 26 along the neck area 29.

[0030] The remaining peripheral edges of facing 30, excluding upper edge 30a, are sewn to the inside surface of back body 27. As a result, a storage section 31 for storing ice packs C is formed in the space between facing 30 and back body 27, and a slit-shaped opening 32 is provided at the upper edge of back body 27, i.e., between neck opening 29 and upper edge 30a of facing 30, for inserting and removing ice packs C from storage section 31 from above.

[0031] Before or after putting on the gymnastics uniform 25, the user places ice packs C, which have been frozen in a cooler bag that the user has brought with them or in a freezer provided in the school facilities, into the storage section 31 through the opening 32 in the inside lining 30, and when the user takes a gymnastics class outdoors or indoors with ice packs C stored in the storage section 31, the user's body is cooled from the base of the neck to the upper back during the class, preventing heat stroke during the class.

[0032] The ice pack C for the gym clothes 25 can be the same ice pack C that was used for the uniform 1 when the student arrived at school. The ice pack C removed from the uniform 1 can be frozen in a freezer or similar facility in the school and used for the gym clothes 23. The ice pack C should be one whose cooling effect lasts for the duration of the gym class (approximately 45 minutes to an hour).

[0033] In the above embodiments, the inside back part attached to the uniform is used as a storage part for the ice packs C, or a new inside back part is attached to the uniform and used as the storage part, but if the uniform has a back lining, this back lining can also be used as a storage part for the ice packs C. The back lining is wider than the inside back part and usually reaches the left and right cuffs.

[0034] The back lining is composed of two left and right back lining pieces, like the end paper part of the first embodiment, and the edge portions of the opposing sides of the two back lining pieces are partially overlapped.The remaining surrounding side edges, excluding the edge portions of the opposing sides, are sewn to the inside of the back body, thereby forming a storage section between the back lining and the back body for containing ice packs C, and also forming a slit-shaped opening between the edge portions of the opposing sides for putting in and taking out ice packs C.

[0035] When the surrounding edges of the back lining, excluding the upper edge, are sewn to the inside of the back body, as in the endpaper part of the third embodiment, a storage section for containing ice packs C is formed between the back lining and the back body, and a slit-shaped opening for putting in and taking out ice packs C is formed at the top.

[0036] The uniforms 1, 14 and gym clothes 25, when fitted with ice packs C inside the facings 9, 20 and 30, do not impair their functionality as uniforms or gym clothes worn by students, nor do they impair the good appearance or design of the school uniforms. Furthermore, when ice packs C are not used, they can be worn as regular uniforms or gym clothes.

[0037] The pocket-like facing parts 20, 30 attached to the uniform 14 or the gym uniform 25 may be detachably attached to the inside of the back body with buttons, double-sided fastener members, etc. only when or during the period when the ice pack C is used, without being attached by sewing to the inside of the back body.

[0038] Uniforms 1 and 14 are sailor suits and polo shirts, but needless to say they can also be applied to open-collar shirts and blouses. PE uniforms 25 can be sportswear or gym clothes, etc., suitable for physical education and indoor and outdoor activities. [Industrial Applicability]

[0039] The school uniform of this invention can be used as clothing that provides cooling function for a specified period of time, such as during commuting to school or physical education classes, without compromising functionality or design. It can also be widely applied to work clothes and other clothing, not just school uniforms. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 1,14 Uniform 2,15,26 Best before 3,16,27 Best time to see 4,17,28 Sleeves 5,18 Neck area 6,20 collar 7. Breastplate 8. Scarves 8A Scarf clip 9,20,30 Endpaper 10,11,21,22 endpapers 10a,11a,21a,22a,30a Edge 12, 23, 31 Storage section 13, 24, 32 Openings 25 Sports clothes C. Ice packs

Claims

1. A school uniform comprising a front body, a back body, and left and right sleeves made of cloth, and a facing made of cloth attached to the inside of the back body along the neckline, the facing body being made up of two left and right facing pieces, the edges of the two facing pieces being partially overlapped from top to bottom, and the remaining peripheral edges excluding the edges of the opposing sides being sewn to the inside of the back body, thereby forming a storage compartment for storing ice packs in the space between the facing body and the back body, and a slit-shaped opening being formed between the edges of the partially overlapped sides of the two facing pieces to allow ice packs to be inserted and removed sideways from the storage compartment.

2. A school uniform comprising a front body, a back body, and left and right sleeves made of cloth, and a facing made of cloth attached to the inside of the back body along the neck area, the facing consisting of two front and back facing pieces, the two facing pieces being stacked one on top of the other with the remaining peripheral edges excluding the upper edge sewn together, and the upper edge of the rear facing piece being sewn to the inside of the back body, thereby forming a storage compartment for storing ice packs in the space between the facing and the back body, and a slit-shaped opening formed between the upper edges of the two facing pieces to allow ice packs to be put in and taken out of the storage compartment.

3. A school uniform comprising a front body, a back body, and left and right sleeves made of cloth, a facing made of cloth attached to the inside of the upper end of the back body along the neck area, and the remaining peripheral edges of the facing, excluding the upper edge, being sewn to the inside of the back body, thereby forming a storage section for storing ice packs in the space between the facing and the back body, and a slit-shaped opening formed between the upper end of the back body and the upper edge of the facing to allow the ice packs to be put in and taken out of the storage section.

4. A school uniform comprising a front body, a back body, and left and right sleeves made of cloth, and a shoulder back made of cloth attached to the inside of the back body from around the neck to the left and right cuffs, and the remaining peripheral edges of the shoulder back, excluding the upper edge, are sewn to the inside of the back body, thereby forming a storage section for storing ice packs in the space between the facing section and the back body, and a slit-shaped opening formed between the upper end of the back body and the upper edge of the facing section to allow the ice packs to be put in and taken out of the storage section.

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