UV-shielding breathable mesh full-face hood

Abstract

This comfortable and highly functional full-face hood offers high levels of visibility, breathability, and UV protection. [Solution] A full-face hood (100) for covering the wearer's head and part of the upper body, comprising a hood body (110) located at the top, a zipper (120) provided along the front center line of the hood body from the top to the bottom, and mesh portions (130) with UV blocking function arranged at a predetermined width on both sides of the zipper so as to cover the face of the hood body; by opening and closing the zipper, it is possible to cover all or part of the wearer's face, and the mesh portions are provided over the entire face of the wearer and have visibility, breathability and UV blocking performance, thereby achieving a high level of visibility, breathability, UV protection, durability and comfort.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of clothing related to a full-face hood with UV protection. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventional hooded jackets have the main problem of trapping heat and obstructing visibility when worn as a full-face jacket in summer or in high-temperature environments. In addition, there are few products that can completely protect the entire face from UV rays, and there are still issues with breathability, comfort, and visibility, especially when the jacket covers the eyes and mouth.

[0003] With existing technology, covering the face with thick fabrics was a major problem due to insufficient breathability and visibility. In contrast, this invention solves the problems of conventional technology by providing high breathability and visibility through mesh and highly durable UV blocking performance. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3051132 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-28097 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Conventional hooded jackets have a major problem of reduced visibility when worn as a full-face jacket in hot environments such as summer, and discomfort due to heat and stuffiness. In particular, when the entire face is covered, there are issues with practicality, such as insufficient breathability, comfort, and visibility.

[0006] Furthermore, conventional UV protection products cannot effectively protect the entire face, and there are problems with performance degradation due to washing and durability. The objective of this invention is to provide a comfortable and highly functional full-face hood that combines high levels of visibility, breathability, and UV blocking performance. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] This device is composed of a hood body made of high-quality polyester, a zipper along the center line of the face, and mesh sections on both sides with special UV-blocking properties.By doing so, even when the entire face is covered, the mesh sections ensure high visibility and breathability, while also achieving high UPF UV protection.

[0008] This allows the user to easily cover all or part of their face by opening and closing the zipper, and even when completely closed, visibility and breathability are ensured through the mesh.The use of sweat-absorbing and quick-drying material reduces stuffiness and discomfort, while maintaining durable UV protection for a long period of time. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to this invention, even when the full face mask covers the entire face, the mesh portion ensures excellent visibility and high breathability, making it comfortable to wear even in hot environments such as summer. In addition, the combination of UV blocking performance and sweat-wicking, quick-drying material prevents deterioration due to long-term use and repeated washing, while providing UV protection for the entire face with just one piece.

[0010] Compared to conventional technologies, this hood offers high levels of visibility, breathability, UV protection, durability, and comfort, making it a versatile and economical full-face hood that greatly improves practicality and convenience in a wide range of fields, including outdoor work, watching sports, and medical and nursing care settings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of the present invention when worn. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a right side view of the device when worn. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the present invention in a borrowed state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The full-face hood system 100 of the present invention is a high-performance hood that comprehensively covers the wearer's head and part of the upper body. The system 100 mainly comprises a hood body 110, a zipper 120, a mesh portion 130, and a UV-blocking fabric 140, and each of these components provides a combination of protection and comfort.

[0013] The hood body 110 is characterized by the use of a special high-performance fabric that is excellent in sweat absorption, quick drying, and UV protection. Specifically, the porous and irregular cross section of the fiber has a physical mechanism that quickly absorbs sweat through capillary action and efficiently diffuses and evaporates it to the surface. This allows the wearer to maintain a dry and comfortable feeling even in high temperature environments.

[0014] The hood body 110 is a free-size design, and is three-dimensionally cut to cover the head, shoulders, chest, and upper back in one piece, which physically protects a wide range of areas, including not only the face but also the neck and upper body, where ultraviolet rays are easily reflected.

[0015] The zipper 120 is provided vertically along the facial center line of the hood body 110, i.e., along the bridge of the nose. The zipper 120 is arranged continuously from the top to the bottom of the hood and can be opened and closed all the way up to the zipper end portion 150. This allows the user to seamlessly adjust the hood from a fully closed state 172 that completely covers the entire face to a partially open state 171.

[0016] The operating mechanism of the fastener 120 is designed to minimize microgaps, thereby reducing the intrusion of fine particles and droplets from the outside while also achieving smooth opening and closing operations.

[0017] The zipper end portion 150 is a reinforcing member located at the bottom end of the zipper 120, and can withstand repeated stresses during fastening and unfastening. This prevents damage and stretching at the start and end of the zipper, improving reliability during long-term use.

[0018] The mesh portion 130 is formed with a predetermined width to cover the entire face along both sides of the zipper 120. The mesh portion 130 is made of a special UV-blocking mesh material 160, and is a structural key point that simultaneously achieves visibility, breathability, and UV blocking performance.

[0019] A mesh fiber structure 161 is used inside the UV-cut mesh material 160. This physically and chemically blocks the transmission of ultraviolet rays while optimizing the mesh hole diameter, resulting in a design that simultaneously ensures visibility and high breathability.

[0020] The installation width of the mesh portion 130 is cut and sewn in an R curve that follows the facial contours while minimizing visual blind spots, so it fits snugly around the face when worn and also prevents UV rays and dust from entering through gaps. Furthermore, the mesh portion 130 uses high-strength polyester fiber that is highly resistant to washing and deformation, so there is little deterioration in performance even with repeated washing or long-term use.

[0021] The ultraviolet ray shielding fabric 140 is not only used as the base material of the hood body 110, but is also used in part to reinforce and edge the mesh portion 130. The ultraviolet ray shielding fabric 140 has ultraviolet ray shielding properties and exhibits an ultraviolet ray blocking rate.

[0022] This three-layer UV-shielding fabric 140 is also highly resistant to washing, with minimal loss of UV-shielding performance even after repeated washing. It provides reliable UV protection, especially for areas exposed to sunlight for long periods of time, such as the face and neck.

[0023] The full-face hood system 100 is fitted by following the hood body fitting process. The user places the hood body 110 over their head and adjusts it so that it naturally covers their shoulders, chest, and upper back. The interior shape of the hood body 110 is designed to fit a variety of head shapes by combining three-dimensional cutting and stretchable material.

[0024] After putting it on, the process moves to the zipper opening / closing step 220. By pulling up the slider of the zipper 120 and closing the zipper along the center line of the face to the fully closed state 172, a full-face state that covers the entire face can be achieved. Conversely, by partially opening the slider to the partially open state 171, breathability and convenience when talking or eating can be improved.

[0025] In the face covering adjustment process 230, the opening and closing range of the fastener 120 can be adjusted according to the user's purpose and environment, and the balance between visibility, breathability, and UV protection can be optimized by utilizing the mesh portion 130. For example, it is assumed that the fully closed state 172 provides maximum UV protection when working outdoors, and the partially open state 171 ensures comfort and convenience when taking a break or talking.

[0026] In particular, the mesh portion 130 does not obstruct external visibility even in the fully closed state 172, allowing the user to check the surrounding environment in front and to the sides. The mesh hole diameter and arrangement of the fiber structure 161 optimizes light transmission and diffusion, making it difficult for visibility to become cloudy in bright daytime environments or in dark places.

[0027] In addition, the breathability of the mesh portion 130 allows the wearer's exhaled breath and hot air to be efficiently expelled, preventing heat buildup even in high-temperature summer environments or during exercise, and suppressing stuffiness and discomfort. An example of the ventilation flow path in the face-covering operation 170 is shown.

[0028] The UV-shielding fabric 140 and UV-cut mesh material 160 are also applied to the edges of the hood body 110, under the chin, and around the ears to protect against UV rays reflected from the ground and from the sides and above, thereby realizing a full-circumference shielding structure that minimizes partial UV penetration.

[0029] An example 181 of a field worker 180 wearing the hood is shown, demonstrating that the full-face hood system 100 provides wide-area protection for the face, neck, and shoulders without impairing visibility or mobility. It is particularly useful for long periods of outdoor activity, such as gardening or farm work.

[0030] The full-face hood system 100 also has advantages over the prior art hooded jacket 190.

[0031] Conventional hooded jackets 190 often have simple fabric structures designed primarily for cold weather protection, which tend to trap heat in summer or high temperatures and have the drawback of restricting visibility when the jacket is too deep covering the face. In contrast, the combined design of the hood body 110 and mesh portion 130 of the present invention achieves a high level of shielding, comfort, and visibility.

[0032] Putting on a full-face hood can be roughly divided into three steps: first, putting the hood on over the head in the process of putting it on, then adjusting the degree of face coverage in the process of opening and closing the zipper, and finally, adjusting the face coverage to find the optimum fit for the intended use in the process of adjusting the face coverage.

[0033] The feature of this device is that it can be partially opened 171 with the zipper 120 while still being worn, allowing the user to temporarily expose part of the face when drinking water, talking, or when breathability is required, and then quickly return to the fully closed state 172. This eliminates the need to remove the entire hood as in conventional cases, and allows for continued hygiene and UV protection.

[0034] The fabric material for the hood body 110 can be a polyurethane blend to provide stretchability, or one with an anti-odor and anti-bacterial finish on the back, making it hygienic and comfortable to wear even when worn for long periods of time or in situations where you sweat.

[0035] Variations in the zipper opening and closing range during the face covering adjustment process are shown. The user can fine-tune the extent of face exposure and the extent of mesh portion 130 utilization depending on the activity, weather conditions, and UV intensity.

[0036] The technical feature of this invention is that the three-layer structure of the UV-shielding fabric 140 and the multi-layer fiber structure 161 of the mesh portion 130 provide combined shielding, breathability, and visibility performance without relying on a single component. This makes it suitable for applications requiring high levels of protection, such as those suffering from UV allergies, skin diseases, and special work environments.

[0037] This system 100 can be sewn or attached to existing hoodies or jackets, or worn as a standalone accessory, making it flexible enough to be used by a wide range of users and for a wide range of purposes.

[0038] Furthermore, the UV-cut mesh material 160 used in the mesh portion 130 has finely controlled mesh pore size, fiber thickness, and density to ensure the desired breathability and visibility.

[0039] The sides and back of the hood body 110 can also be equipped with stoppers, adjustment tabs, drawcords, etc. to prevent the hood from slipping when worn and to adjust the size, making it possible to wear the hood stably even in windy outdoor conditions or during intense exercise.

[0040] The surface of the UV-shielding fabric 140 is treated with water-repellent, stain-resistant, antibacterial and deodorizing agents, so it is designed to maintain its performance even in harsh environments such as outdoors or at work sites.

[0041] Even when a field worker 180 wears this system 100 and works for a long time under strong sunlight, UV protection continues over a wide area of ​​the face, neck, and shoulders, reducing discomfort caused by sweat and the risk of heatstroke.

[0042] Furthermore, it is expected to be used in a variety of situations, such as watching sports, leisure activities, commuting to work or school, swimming in the sea, etc. When used near water, the sweat-absorbing, quick-drying and breathable properties mean that it dries quickly even after getting wet, allowing for comfortable use.

[0043] By utilizing the opening and closing range of the zipper 120, the mask can be quickly switched from a full-face state that covers the entire face to a partially open state 171 that exposes only the mouth and nose, greatly improving convenience when eating, drinking, or talking.

[0044] In medical and nursing care settings, it can also be used as face protection for patients with UV sensitivity or skin diseases. The combination of the high-performance mesh part 130 and UV-blocking fabric 140 makes it highly useful for long periods of outdoor movement and as a treatment aid.

[0045] The overall mass of the system 100 is extremely light, so that even when worn for long periods of time, the strain on the neck and shoulders is minimal. Furthermore, the system can be folded and stored compactly, making it highly portable.

[0046] When covering the entire face, the mesh portion 130 does not obstruct vision and maintains UV blocking function, thereby simultaneously achieving a beautiful silhouette that follows the contours of the face and a high level of fit.

[0047] The back layer 143 of the UV-blocking fabric 140 is soft to the touch and has moisture-absorbing and quick-drying properties to minimize friction on the skin, making it suitable for users with sensitive skin or allergies.

[0048] An anti-slip band or silicone strip can be provided on the inside of the hood body 110 to prevent it from slipping when worn and to improve the fit, making it less likely for the hood to slip even during vigorous head movement.

[0049] In order to cover the entire face and a small portion of the upper body of the wearer in one piece, the cutting pattern of the hood body 110 is designed to create a natural drape from the head to the shoulders, chest, and upper back, which makes it less likely to feel tight or constricting when moving.

[0050] The full-face hood system 100 of the present invention is not just a face protector, but also takes fashion and coordination into consideration. The colors, patterns, and materials of the mesh portion 130 and the hood body 110 can be freely combined, allowing for the development of designs that suit the user's preferences.

[0051] The UV-shielding performance of the UV-shielding fabric 140 has been verified through UPF measurement tests and washability tests conducted by a third-party organization, and it has been confirmed that there is almost no decrease in the shielding rate even with long-term use or repeated washing.

[0052] The selection of materials and sewing techniques for the hood body 110 and mesh portion 130 have been carefully considered to ensure hygiene and safety.

[0053] The mesh portion 130 extends over the entire face, providing a comfortable wearing experience without interfering with breathing, talking, or communication with the outside world.

[0054] The fastener 120 can be easily opened and closed with one hand, allowing for quick adjustments even while wearing gloves or while working.

[0055] The overall design of the full face hood system 100 is designed to maintain proper tension and drape according to the wearer's facial and head shape and movements.

[0056] The mesh portion 130 is provided continuously on both sides of the zipper 120 at the center line of the face, ensuring visibility to the left and right even when the zipper is fully closed. This improves safety even outdoors or at work sites with heavy traffic.

[0057] The UV-shielding fabric 140 can mainly block UV rays.

[0058] The full-face hood system 100 of the present invention is also designed with consideration given to its packaging and storage form. The hood body 110 and mesh portion 130 are thin, lightweight, and easily foldable, and are designed to fit easily into a portable pouch or workwear pocket.

[0059] In summary, the system 100 provides the wearer with high levels of UV protection, breathability, visibility, and comfort all at the same time, as each component, such as the hood body 110, zipper 120, mesh portion 130, UV-blocking fabric 140, and special UV-cut mesh material 160, work together with each other.

[0060] The present invention is an innovative full-face hood system 100 that fundamentally solves the problems of conventional hooded jackets 190 and achieves a high level of UV protection for the entire face, comfort, and versatility. [Explanation of symbols]

[0061] 100 Full-face hood system 110 Hood body 120 Zipper 130 mesh part

Claims

1. A full-face hood for covering the head and a portion of the upper body of a wearer, The hood body located at the top, A fastener provided along the front center line of the hood body from the top to the bottom; and a mesh portion with an ultraviolet ray blocking function, which is arranged on both sides of the fastener with a predetermined width and is provided so as to cover the face of the hood body. By opening and closing the fastener, the face of the wearer can be entirely or partially covered, The mesh portion is provided over the entire face of the wearer and has visibility, breathability, and ultraviolet ray blocking properties. Full face hood.

2. The full-face hood according to claim 1, At least one of the hood body and the mesh portion is provided with ultraviolet ray blocking performance, The mesh part is made of a special mesh material with UV protection. Full face hood.

3. The full-face hood according to claim 1 or 2, The zipper runs along the center vertical line of the face and extends to the tip of the hood. Full face hood.

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