Seat covers

Abstract

To provide a seat cover for a seat which protects the seat and ensures cushioning and prevents the seating area from getting stuffy. [Solution] A seat cover (1) covers the peripheral side of a seat with a peripheral side fabric portion (12), and a thick mesh fabric portion (10) and a thin mesh fabric portion (11) are arranged and attached to the surface of the seat in this order. The thick mesh fabric portion is woven into a three-dimensional structure using fibers of a predetermined fiber diameter, and has multiple openings on its surface. The thin mesh fabric portion is woven into a two-dimensional structure using fibers of a smaller fiber diameter than the thick mesh fabric portion, and has multiple openings on its surface that are smaller than the openings in the thick mesh fabric portion, and is overlaid on top of the thick mesh fabric portion. The upper peripheral edge (12a) of the peripheral side fabric portion is sewn to the outer periphery of the overlapping thick mesh fabric portion and the outer periphery of the thin mesh fabric portion.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a seat cover for a seat. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there are technologies related to seat covers that protect vehicle seats. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-115939 (Patent Document 1) discloses a sewn seat body equipped with a three-dimensional net. This three-dimensional net has two ground weaves, at least one of which is warp knitted into a mesh shape, and a connecting thread that connects these ground weaves at a predetermined interval. Furthermore, in a portion of the three-dimensional net, the two ground weaves are crimped together via the connecting thread by press processing, and the connecting thread is formed so as to protrude in a loop shape into the mesh of the ground weave. This is said to enable reliable sewing even when the three-dimensional net is thick or the mesh is large.

[0003] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-183602 (Patent Document 2) discloses a bonding arrangement for three-dimensionally bonding multiple components. This bonding arrangement comprises a spacer fabric having a production direction and a cross direction. The spacer fabric comprises a first flat fabric layer, a second flat fabric layer, and spacer yarns connecting these fabric layers. A cover / decorative layer is connected to the first flat fabric layer. The spacer fabric further comprises a compression range, in which the spacer fabric is continuously at least partially compressed to structure the cover / decorative layer. The first flat fabric layer facing the cover / decorative layer has greater ductility in the production direction and the cross direction than the second fabric layer. This allows for particularly good three-dimensional formation of relatively small structures. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-115939 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-183602 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] As described above, conventional vehicle seat protection sheets ensure seat protection and cushioning by using a thick mesh structure or spacer fabric. In particular, when the surface of a seat is covered with a thick mesh (fabric portion), steam from the seating area can escape through the thick mesh, preventing the seating area from becoming stuffy even when the user sits on the seat for a long period of time.

[0006] However, when a user uses a thick mesh for a long period of time, friction between the thick mesh and the user's clothing causes the thick mesh to become fuzzy. Because the fibers of the thick mesh have a large diameter and a certain strength, the fuzzy fibers can damage the user's clothing, or if the user is wearing stockings, the fuzzy fibers can catch on the stockings and tear them. Furthermore, the thick mesh itself can suffer from poor appearance and durability due to the fuzzy fibers. The technologies described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 above cannot solve these problems.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention has been made with the aim of solving the above problem, and aims to provide a seat cover for seats that can provide a comfortable sitting experience for a long period of time without damaging clothing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The seat cover according to the present invention comprises a thick mesh fabric portion, a thin mesh fabric portion, and a peripheral side fabric portion. The thick mesh fabric portion is woven into a three-dimensional structure using fibers of a predetermined fiber diameter and has multiple thick openings on its surface. The thin mesh fabric portion is woven into a two-dimensional structure using fibers of a smaller fiber diameter than the thick mesh fabric portion and has multiple thin openings on its surface that are smaller than the thick openings in the thick mesh fabric portion, and is overlaid on top of the thick mesh fabric portion. The upper peripheral edge of the peripheral side fabric portion is sewn to the outer peripheral edges of the overlapping thick mesh fabric portion and the thin mesh fabric portion. The seat cover according to the present invention is attached to the surface of a vehicle seat by covering the peripheral side fabric portion with the peripheral side fabric portion, with the thick mesh fabric portion and the thin mesh fabric portion arranged in this order. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] This invention allows you to sit comfortably for a long period of time without damaging your clothes. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic view showing an example of manufacturing a seat cover according to the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a seat cover according to the present invention when attached to a seat; [Figure 3] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a seat cover according to the present invention attached to a seat and a thin mesh fabric portion pinched with fingers. FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a case where pilling occurs in a conventional seat cover and an example of a case where a thin mesh fabric portion is layered over a thick mesh fabric portion in a seat cover according to the present invention. [Figure 5] 1A and 1B are a plan view, a front view, a bottom view, and a right side view showing an example of a seat cover according to the present invention. [Figure 6]1 is a perspective view showing an example of a sewing pattern for the upper and lower peripheral edges of the peripheral side fabric portion of the seat cover according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 7] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of how the seat cover according to the present invention is attached to the front seat of a golf cart. FIG. [Figure 8] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a seat cover according to the present invention attached to a front seat of a golf cart. FIG. [Figure 9] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a front seat of a golf cart after the seat cover of the present invention has been installed; FIG. [Figure 10] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a rear seat of a golf cart after the seat cover of the present invention has been installed; FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The following describes embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings to help understand the present invention. Note that the following embodiments are examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0012] As shown in Figure 1, the seat cover 1 according to the present invention comprises a thick mesh fabric portion 10, a thin mesh fabric portion 11, and a peripheral side fabric portion 12. Here, the thick mesh fabric portion 10 is woven into a three-dimensional structure using fibers with a predetermined fiber diameter, and has a plurality of thick openings 10a on its surface.

[0013] The thin mesh fabric portion 11 is woven into a two-dimensional structure using fibers having a smaller fiber diameter than the thick mesh fabric portion 10, has a plurality of thin openings 11a on the surface that are smaller than the thick openings 10a of the thick mesh fabric portion 10, and is superimposed on the upper surface of the thick mesh fabric portion 10.

[0014] Additionally, the upper peripheral edge 12a of the peripheral side surface fabric portion 12 is sewn to the outer peripheral edge 10b of the overlapping thick mesh fabric portion 10 and the outer peripheral edge 11b of the overlapping thin mesh fabric portion 11. Here, in Fig. 1, for example, the entire peripheral side surface fabric portion 12 is formed by sewing together both left and right ends of a front peripheral side surface fabric portion 121 that covers the front and a rear peripheral side surface fabric portion 122 that covers the rear.

[0015] Furthermore, the seat cover 1 according to the present invention can be provided with attachment bands 13 as needed, as shown in Figure 1. The bands 13 can be attached to the seat cover 1, for example, by sewing them at a predetermined interval to the lower peripheral edge 12b of the peripheral side fabric portion 12.

[0016] As shown in Fig. 2, the seat cover 1 according to the present invention covers the peripheral side surface portion 20 of a vehicle seat 2 with the peripheral side surface fabric portion 12, and attaches the thick mesh fabric portion 10 and the thin mesh fabric portion 11 in this order to the surface of the seat 20. In Fig. 2, the seat 2 is separated from the vehicle.

[0017] 2, for example, a user covers the peripheral side fabric portion 12 of the seat cover 1 over the peripheral side fabric portion 20 of the seat 2 with the band 13 facing outward from the seat cover 1. Then, the user attaches the band 13 of the seat cover 1 to the back side of the seat 2, and as shown in FIG. 3, the seat cover 1 is neatly attached to the seat 2. In FIG. 3, the thin mesh fabric portion 11 overlaps the thick mesh fabric portion 10, so the thin mesh fabric portion 11 can be pinched with the fingers. Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the thick mesh fabric portion 10 can be seen through the thin mesh fabric portion 11. This allows for a comfortable sitting experience for a long period of time without damaging clothing.

[0018] That is, in conventional seat covers, only the thick mesh fabric portion 10 covers and is exposed on the surface of the seat 2, so the user's clothing comes into direct contact with the thick mesh fabric portion 10. Therefore, when a user repeatedly sits and stands on the thick mesh fabric portion 10 for a long period of time, friction between the thick mesh fabric portion 10 and the user's clothing causes multiple fibers that make up the thick mesh fabric portion 10 to break, resulting in fluffing 3, as shown in Figure 4. As described above, the fibers of the thick mesh fabric portion 10 have a large diameter and a certain strength, so the fluffed fibers can damage the user's clothing.

[0019] Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, the seat cover 1 according to the present invention has a thin mesh fabric portion 11 layered on top of a thick mesh fabric portion 10, so that the user's clothing comes into direct contact with the thin mesh fabric portion 11 but not the thick mesh fabric portion 10. Even if the user repeatedly sits and stands on the thin mesh fabric portion 11 for a long period of time, the thin mesh fabric portion 11 slides appropriately over the thick mesh fabric portion 10, preventing the multiple fibers that make up the thick mesh fabric portion 10 from being cut and the thick mesh fabric portion 10 from becoming frayed. As a result, the user's clothing is protected from damage, allowing the seat cover 1 to be used for a long period of time. Furthermore, even if the user wears stockings, there is no risk of the stockings being torn.

[0020] Furthermore, the seat cover 1 of the present invention has the upper surface of the thick mesh fabric portion 10 covered with the thin mesh fabric portion 11, so that when the user sits down, the thin mesh fabric portion 11 forms a smooth contact surface, improving the user's sitting comfort.

[0021] Furthermore, since the seat cover 1 according to the present invention is configured by overlapping the breathable thick mesh fabric portion 10 and the thin mesh fabric portion 11, even if it rains and water adheres to the thin mesh fabric portion 11 or the thin mesh fabric portion 11 gets wet, the breathability of the thin mesh fabric portion 11 allows it to dry easily. This allows the user to use the seat cover 1 even in rainy weather without worrying about getting wet.

[0022] Furthermore, since the seat cover 1 of the present invention covers the thick mesh fabric portion 10 with the thin mesh fabric portion 11, the transparency of the thin mesh fabric portion 11 makes it possible to see the thick mesh fabric portion 10, and the overlapping of the thin opening 11a of the thin mesh fabric portion 11 and the thick opening 10a of the thick mesh fabric portion 10 can create a design effect.

[0023] Here, the configuration of the thick mesh fabric portion 10 is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that it has a truss structure, for example, as shown in Figure 1. A truss structure is a structure in which multiple fibers are repeatedly woven into a triangular pattern. This allows for efficient distribution of forces from above, increasing strength and durability.

[0024] 1, one side of the truss structure of the thick mesh fabric portion 10 is configured with one side of multiple equilateral triangles arranged alternately above and below, and the other two sides of this truss structure (the sides perpendicular to the one side) are configured with repeated arrangements of L-shaped fibers. This allows for three-dimensional distribution of force, improving load-bearing capacity and increasing stability.

[0025] There is no particular limitation on the thickness t1 of the thick mesh fabric part 10, but it is preferably within the range of 3 mm to 20 mm, for example. The thickness t1 of the thick mesh fabric part 10 shown in Fig. 1 is 10 mm.

[0026] There is no particular limitation on the fiber diameter of the thick mesh fabric portion 10, but it is preferably within the range of 0.10 mm to 0.10 mm, for example, taking into consideration the fiber diameter of the thin mesh fabric portion 11. The fiber diameter of the thick mesh fabric portion 10 shown in Figure 1 is 0.30 mm.

[0027] The shape of the thick opening 10a of the thick mesh fabric portion 10 is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include a diamond, square, rectangle, circle, ellipse, polygon, etc. in plan view, as shown in Fig. 1. The size of the thick opening 10a is also not particularly limited, but for example, as shown in Fig. 1, the size 10a1 of the thick opening 10a in the vertical direction (front-to-back direction in Fig. 1) is preferably within the range of 5 mm to 20 mm, and the size 10a2 of the thick opening 10a in the horizontal direction (left-to-right direction in Fig. 1) is preferably within the range of 5 mm to 20 mm. Note that the vertical size 10a1 of the thick opening 10a shown in Fig. 1 is 15 mm, and the horizontal size 10a2 of the thick opening 10a is 10 mm.

[0028] The material of the thick mesh fabric portion 10 is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include plastics such as polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, and nylon.

[0029] Furthermore, there are no particular limitations on the configuration of the thin mesh fabric portion 11, but it is preferable that it has a periodic structure in which multiple fibers are repeatedly woven into a triangular pattern, as shown in Figure 1. This allows for a certain level of strength and flexibility to be achieved at the same time.

[0030] There are no particular limitations on the thickness t2 of the thin mesh fabric portion 11, but it is preferable that it be within the range of 0.30 mm to 1.00 mm, for example. The thickness t2 of the thin mesh fabric portion 11 shown in Figure 1 is within the range of 0.55 mm to 0.63 mm.

[0031] Here, the thickness t1 of the thick opening 10a is preferably in the range of 5 to 30 times, and more preferably in the range of 10 to 20 times, the thickness t2 of the thin mesh fabric portion 11, in relation to the thickness t2 of the thin mesh fabric portion 11. This allows for appropriate elasticity to be imparted.

[0032] There is no particular limitation on the fiber diameter of the thin mesh fabric portion 11, but it is preferably within the range of 0.10 mm to 0.20 mm, for example, in consideration of the balance with the fiber diameter of the thick mesh fabric portion 10. The fiber diameter of the thin mesh fabric portion 11 shown in Figure 1 is 0.13 mm.

[0033] There is no particular limitation on the shape of the thin opening 11a of the thin mesh fabric portion 11, but examples include square, diamond, rectangular, circular, elliptical, and polygonal shapes in plan view, as shown in Figure 1. There is no particular limitation on the size of the thick opening 10a, but it is preferable that the vertical size 11a1 and horizontal size 11a2 of the thin opening 11a are both 1 mm or less, as shown in Figure 1. The opening size of the thin mesh fabric portion 11 shown in Figure 1 is approximately 1 mm.

[0034] Here, the opening area of ​​the thick opening 10a is preferably 10 to 30 times, and more preferably 15 to 25 times, the opening area of ​​the thin opening 11a in relation to the opening area of ​​the thin opening 11a. This allows for appropriate transparency and design. In FIG. 4, approximately 22 thin openings 11a are included in the thick opening 10a, so the opening area of ​​the thick opening 10a is approximately 22 times the opening area of ​​the thin opening 11a. Furthermore, in plan view, the number of thin openings 11a when multiple thin openings 11a are evenly arranged in one thick opening 10a is approximately 22.

[0035] The material of the thin mesh fabric portion 11 is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include plastics such as polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, and nylon.

[0036] The configuration of the peripheral side fabric portion 12 is not particularly limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, a front peripheral side fabric portion 121 and a rear peripheral side fabric portion 122 may be combined, or multiple peripheral side fabric portions may be sewn together at both lateral ends. As shown in FIG. 5, corner fabric portions 12c may be provided on the front and left and right sides of the peripheral side fabric portion 12 so that the user's pants can slide over the corner fabric portions 12c when sitting on the seat cover 1, allowing for smooth seating in the vehicle. The front corners of the seat cover 1 are areas where friction occurs when a user gets in and out of the seat 2. If only the thick mesh fabric portion 10 were used, this would be the area most likely to pill. Therefore, in the present invention, the provision of corner fabric portions 12c reliably prevents pilling of both the thick mesh fabric portion 10 and the thin mesh fabric portion 11. Furthermore, openings may be provided in the corner fabric portions 12c as appropriate, and the triangular shape may be changed to other shapes, such as polygonal, elliptical, or circular.

[0037] The material of the peripheral side fabric portion 12 is not particularly limited, but examples include artificial leather, natural leather, nylon cloth, and polyester cloth. When the corner fabric portion 12c is provided, the material of the corner fabric portion 12c is not particularly limited, but for example, using the same material as the peripheral side fabric portion 12 provides strength to the corner fabric portion 12c, enabling the seat cover 1 to be used for a long period of time. The configuration of the lower peripheral end portion 12b of the peripheral side fabric portion 12 is not particularly limited, but for example, as shown in FIG. 5, incorporating a long elastic belt 14 into the lower peripheral end portion 12b of the peripheral side fabric portion 12 can improve the fit of the seat cover 1 to the seat 2. For example, when a user places the seat cover 1 over the seat 2, the user can hold the lower peripheral end portion 12b of the peripheral side fabric portion 12 with their hands and stretch the elastic belt 14 to expand the lower peripheral end portion 12b of the peripheral side fabric portion 12 and place the seat cover 1 over the seat 2. Furthermore, when the user releases the hand from the lower peripheral end 12b of the peripheral side fabric portion 12, the elastic belt 14 stretches and contracts, and the lower peripheral end 12b of the peripheral side fabric portion 12 grips and holds the peripheral side portion 20 of the seat 2. This allows the seat cover 1 to be properly attached to the seat 2 without slipping.

[0038] Here, the material of the elastic belt 14 is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include natural rubber, synthetic rubber (styrene butadiene rubber, chloroprene rubber, etc.), thermoplastic elastomer (polyurethane-based, styrene-based elastomer, etc.), silicone rubber, spandex fiber, polyester elastic fiber, etc.

[0039] Furthermore, there is no particular limitation on the method for incorporating the elastic belt 14, but for example, the elastic belt 14 can be incorporated by folding the lower peripheral end 12b of the peripheral side fabric part 12 inward, placing the elastic belt 14 in the folded-in lower peripheral end 12b, and sewing the lower peripheral end 12b to the peripheral side fabric part 12. In Fig. 6, the elastic belt 14 is incorporated in the folded-in lower peripheral end 12b.

[0040] Furthermore, when the upper peripheral edge 12a of the peripheral side surface fabric portion 12 is sewn to the outer peripheral edge 10b of the thick mesh fabric portion 10 and the outer peripheral edge 11b of the thin mesh fabric portion 11, there are no particular limitations on the sewing method, but for example, as shown in Fig. 6, the upper peripheral edge 12a of the peripheral side surface fabric portion 12 can be folded inward and the outer peripheral edge 10b of the thick mesh fabric portion 10 and the outer peripheral edge 11b of the thin mesh fabric portion 11 can be sewn along the inwardly folded upper peripheral edge 12a. This allows the outer peripheral edge 10b of the thick mesh fabric portion 10 and the outer peripheral edge 11b of the thin mesh fabric portion 11 to be neatly sewn to the upper peripheral edge 12a of the peripheral side surface fabric portion 12 without the upper peripheral edge 12a of the peripheral side surface fabric portion 12 being exposed to the outside.

[0041] Furthermore, when providing a corner fabric portion 12c on the peripheral side fabric portion 12, as described above, the outer edge of the corner fabric portion 12c can be folded inward and sewn to the peripheral side fabric portion 12, the thick mesh fabric portion 10, and the thin mesh fabric portion 11.

[0042] Furthermore, there are no particular limitations on the configuration of the band 13, but for example, as shown in Figures 2, 5, and 6, it may be configured with a male hook-and-loop fastener and a female hook-and-loop fastener, or it may be configured with a combination of other attachment / detachment members such as snap buttons, buckles, magnetic fasteners, hooks, etc.

[0043] Furthermore, there are no particular limitations on the overall shape of the seat cover 1 when viewed in plan, but for example, if the shape of the seat 2 is oval, the seat cover 1 may be made into a corresponding oval shape, and other shapes include rectangular, square, polygonal, circular, etc.

[0044] 7, for example, a user removes the front seat 2 of a golf cart C and attaches the seat cover 1 of the present invention to the removed seat 2. At this time, the thin mesh fabric portion 11 is exposed on the top surface of the seat cover 1, and the thick mesh fabric portion 10 can be seen through the thin mesh fabric portion 11.

[0045] Here, if the seat cover 1 of the present invention is provided with a corner fabric portion 12c, the user uses the corner fabric portion 12c as an indicator and attaches the seat cover 1 so that the corner fabric portion 12c of the seat cover 1 is positioned in front of the seat 2.

[0046] Then, as shown in Fig. 8, the seat 2 with the seat cover 1 attached is placed at the front of the golf cart C, thereby completing the installation of the seat cover 1. As shown in Fig. 9, the user of the golf cart C can sit comfortably on the seat 2.

[0047] 10, the seat cover 1 according to the present invention may also be attached to the seat 2 at the rear of the golf cart C. In this case, similar to the above, the rear seat 2 is removed and the seat cover 1 according to the present invention is attached.

[0048] There is no particular limitation on the color of the seat cover 1. The color of the seat cover 1 attached to the front seat 2 may be the same as or different from the color of the seat cover 1 attached to the rear seat 2. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, by making the thin mesh fabric portion 11 white, the seat cover 1 becomes white overall, and as shown in FIG. 10, by making the thin mesh fabric portion 11 black, the seat cover 1 becomes black overall. This allows for a design effect to be imparted to the seat 2 of the golf cart C. Furthermore, by using the thin mesh fabric portion 11 in other colors, such as gray, in addition to white and black, a wide variety of design effects can be imparted.

[0049] Furthermore, the seat cover 1 of the present invention is not limited to the seat 2 of the golf cart C, but can also be applied to seats in automobiles, wheelchairs, motorcycles, gardening vehicles, various commercial vehicles, etc. [Industrial Applicability]

[0050] As described above, the seat cover of the present invention is useful in all fields, including protection, hygiene, comfort, added functionality, and design, and is effective as a seat cover that can provide a comfortable sitting experience for a long period of time without damaging clothing. [Explanation of symbols]

[0051] 1 seat cover 10 Thick mesh fabric section 11 Thin mesh fabric section 12 Circumferential side fabric part 13 bands 14 Elastic Belt

Claims

1. a thick mesh fabric portion knitted into a three-dimensional structure using fibers having a predetermined fiber diameter and having a plurality of thick openings on a surface thereof; a thin mesh fabric portion that is woven into a two-dimensional structure using fibers having a smaller fiber diameter than the fiber diameter of the thick mesh fabric portion, has a plurality of thin openings on its surface that are smaller than the thick openings of the thick mesh fabric portion, and is superimposed on the upper surface of the thick mesh fabric portion; a peripheral side fabric portion whose upper peripheral end is sewn to the outer peripheral edge portion of the overlapped thick mesh fabric portion and the outer peripheral edge portion of the overlapped thin mesh fabric portion; Equipped with The thick mesh fabric portion and the thin mesh fabric portion are attached to the surface of the seat in this order by covering the peripheral side surface of the seat with the peripheral side surface fabric portion. Seat covers for seats.

2. The opening area of ​​the thick opening is within a range of 10 to 30 times the opening area of ​​the thin opening. The seat cover according to claim 1.

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