Sun hat

Abstract

To provide a sun hat which can adequately cover the lower half of a wearer's face whether the sun hat is worn or not, and can be easily used in different ways depending on the use environment and the wearer's purpose. [Solution] A sun hat (1) having a hat body (2) that covers the top of the wearer's head and a cloth-like cover part (3) that covers part of the wearer's face, the cover part (3) being detachably attachable to the hat body (2) using attachment / detachment means provided on each of the hat body (2) and cover part (3), and a pair of ear loops (5, 5) on both sides of the cover part (3) that engage with the wearer's ears.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This sun hat has a removable cloth cover that covers the lower half of the face. [Background technology]

[0002] Numerous proposals have been made to protect the face, neck, ears, etc. from sunlight and wind by attaching sunshades or face covers to hats. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a face cover is detachably attached to the lower edge of the hat body using snap fasteners. This face cover hangs down from the lower edge of the hat to cover the face when in use, and can be folded back and stored inside the hat when not in use. Furthermore, this face cover is made of breathable fabric and is shown to be used for preventing the spread of droplets and for purposes such as wind protection, cold protection, and sun protection.

[0003] Patent Document 2 describes a sun hat that has an attachment part that protrudes outward from the edge of the hat, and a sunshade cloth that can be attached detachably to this attachment part via a snap button. The sunshade cloth can be attached and removed while the hat is being worn, making the attachment process easy and allowing it to be used without damaging the shape of the hat itself. In addition, because the attachment part of the sunshade cloth protrudes, it can be held in a stable position and hangs down to cover the back and sides of the head, providing protection from the sun.

[0004] Furthermore, Patent Document 3 discloses a sun hat in which the sunshade is detachably attached to the hat body using snap buttons or hook-and-loop fasteners, allowing the position and angle of the sunshade to be adjusted. This sunshade hangs down from the back of the head to the neck, allowing the coverage area to be adjusted according to the user's physique and the environment in which it is used. Patent Document 4 also describes a sun hat equipped with a face guard, either integrally or connected to the hat, which is configured to provide sun protection and prevent splashes by covering the face with a breathable material. The face guard can be moved up and down, allowing the coverage area of ​​the face to be adjusted according to the application and environment. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-76862 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3186627 [Patent Document 3] Utility Model Registration No. 3208657 [Patent Document 4] Utility Model Registration No. 3236101 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, although the sunshades and face covers provided on hats disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 4 are configured to be easily attached and detached using snap buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, etc., most of them are intended to be used only while attached to the hat, and are not intended to be used independently after being removed from the hat. This poses the problem of being difficult to accommodate situations where you want to cover only the face depending on the situation, such as when working outdoors or traveling, or when you want to flexibly switch the usage form depending on conditions such as sunlight, wind, and cold.

[0007] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems and to provide a sun hat that can adequately cover the lower half of the face whether the hat is being worn or not, and that can be easily used in different ways depending on the usage environment and the wearer's purpose. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a sun hat having a hat body that covers the top of the wearer's head and a cloth-like cover that covers part of the wearer's face, the cover being detachably attached to the hat body using attachment / detachment means provided on both the hat body and the cover, and a pair of ear loops on both sides of the cover that engage with the wearer's ears. The ear loops may also be formed from part of a string-like member attached to the cover.

[0009] Furthermore, the means for fastening and detaching the hat can be either snap buttons or hook-and-loop fasteners provided at corresponding positions on the hat body and cover. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to this invention, the cloth cover can be attached and detached from the hat body, allowing for flexible use depending on the weather and purpose, and providing effective protection for the face from sunlight, wind, droplets, etc. In addition, ear loops are provided on both sides of the cover, allowing for a stable fit, and if removed from the hat body, it can be used alone as a mask or face cover.

[0011] Furthermore, the ear hooks are made up of part of a string-like member, and the position of the ear hooks can be adjusted by pulling (tugging) the string-like member via the length adjustment member, so that a fit can be obtained that suits the position of the ears and the shape of the head of each wearer, which has the effect of improving the wearability and satisfaction of the user.

[0012] In addition, by using snap buttons or hook-and-loop fasteners as a means of attaching and detaching the cover part to the hat body, not only can the attachment and detachment process be done easily and quickly, but there is also the advantage that different fastening means can be selected depending on the usage environment and preferences. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a sun hat 1 according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of a sun hat 1 according to a first embodiment in a separated state. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the detachable portion of the sun hat 1. [Figure 4] FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view of the cover portion 3. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a sun hat 1 being worn. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the cover part 3 is worn. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a rear view of the cover portion 13 of the second embodiment. [Figure 10] 1A to 1C are schematic diagrams showing different ways of wearing the sun hat 11. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following, the same elements in all the drawings will be designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations will be omitted. Furthermore, in the description below, the reference numerals previously mentioned will be used as necessary.

[0015] (First embodiment: When the attachment / detachment means is a snap button) Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a sun hat 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the sun hat 1 separated into a hat main body 2 and a cover portion 3, and Fig. 3 shows an enlarged view of the portion where the hat main body 2 and cover portion 3 are attached and detached. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the sun hat 1 comprises the hat main body 2 that covers the top of the wearer's head, and the cloth-like cover portion 3 that covers part of the wearer's face. As shown in Fig. 3, the hat main body 2 and cover portion 3 can be attached and detached by means of attachment and detachment means (snap buttons) 4A, 4B provided on each. The hat main body 2 and cover portion 3 will be described in detail below.

[0016] <Hat body 2> The hat body 2 is made of a breathable material such as fabric or mesh, and is formed in a generally hemispherical shape to fit comfortably around the head. A brim is provided around the entire lower edge of the hat body 2, giving it a so-called hat shape. This brim effectively blocks sunlight from reaching the face and neck. Note that the sun hat of the present invention is not limited to the hat shape of this embodiment, and can also be applied to a cap-shaped hat body with a brim only at the front.

[0017] <Cover part 3> 1 and 2 is shown in Fig. 4, a back view thereof, and a partially enlarged view of the snap button 4B of the cover part 3 in Fig. 6. As shown in Figs. 4 to 6, the cover part 3 is centered on a cloth member formed to cover the mouth, cheeks, chin, and throat of the wearer, and is provided on both sides with snap buttons 4B, 4B for attaching and detaching the cover part 3 to the hat body 2, string-like members 6, 6 for forming ear loops 5, 5, and length adjustment members 7, 7 for adjusting the size of the ear loops 5, 5. In addition, as shown in Fig. 5, the upper edge of the side that comes into contact with the wearer's face is provided with a nose pad 8, so that the upper end of the cover part 3 can be adjusted to an appropriate position (for example, below the wearer's eyes).

[0018] When worn, the upper end of the cover part 3 is located inside the brim of the hat main body 2 and is attached using snap buttons provided on both the left and right sides of the hat main body 2. That is, one of the snap buttons (for example, snap button 4A shown in FIG. 3) is provided on both the left and right sides of the inside of the hat main body 2, and the other (for example, snap button 4B shown in FIG. 3) is attached to the corresponding position on the cover part 3. These snap buttons 4A and 4B allow the cover part 3 to be removably fixed on both the left and right sides of the hat main body 2. A schematic diagram of a wearer W1 wearing the sun hat 1 of this embodiment is shown in FIG. 7, and a schematic diagram of a wearer W2 wearing only the cover part 3 is shown in FIG. 8.

[0019] When the cover part 3 is attached to the hat body 2, the mouth, chin, throat, etc. are covered as shown in Figure 7, but the eyes are left open so that visibility is not obstructed. Furthermore, the cover part 3 can be easily detached from the hat body 2 as needed and worn alone as shown in Figure 8, allowing for easy attachment and detachment depending on the weather and usage conditions. In addition, the cover part 3 can be washed and replaced separately, so it can always be used alone in a clean condition.

[0020] Furthermore, a pair of ear hooks 5, 5 that are fastened to the wearer's ears are provided on both sides of the cover part 3 as shown in Figures 4 to 6. Each ear hook 5, 5 is formed by a string-like member 6, 6 that is provided independently on the left and right.

[0021] A resin length adjustment member 7 is passed through the middle of the string-like member 6, and by sliding this length adjustment member 7, the position and size of the loops that make up each ear hook 5, 5 can be freely adjusted. This allows the fit to be finely adjusted to suit the position of the wearer's ears and the shape of their face.

[0022] Furthermore, because the string-like members 6, 6 are completely independent on the left and right sides, adjusting one ear hook 5 does not affect the other, allowing for optimal positioning of each ear hook. This allows for a stable and comfortable fit even for wearers with different face sizes and ear heights. There is little feeling of pressure even when worn for long periods of time, and the earphones are prevented from slipping or coming off.

[0023] As described above, according to this embodiment, the hat body 2 and cover part 3 can be easily attached and detached using two snap buttons on the left and right, allowing for secure fastening with a simple configuration. Furthermore, since the eyes are left open, visibility is ensured, while the hat securely covers the mouth and throat, effectively preventing the intrusion of sunlight and wind-blown dust. Furthermore, the position adjustment mechanism for the ear loops 5, 5 (string-like members 6, 6 and length adjustment members 7, 7) allows for a natural and stable fit according to the wearer's facial shape.

[0024] (Second embodiment: when the attachment / detachment means is a hook-and-loop fastener) The sun hat according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the same basic configuration as the first embodiment, and comprises a hat body that covers the top of the wearer's head and a cover part 13 that covers part of the wearer's face. This embodiment is characterized in that a hook-and-loop fastener 14 (14B) is used instead of snap buttons as a means for attaching and detaching the hat body and cover part 13. A rear view of the cover part 13 in the sun hat of the second embodiment is shown in Figure 9.

[0025] That is, one of the hook-and-loop fasteners (not shown) is attached at a predetermined position on the inner edge of the hat body, and the other two, 14B, 14B, are attached at a corresponding position on the cover part 13. By pressing these together, the cover part 13 can be detachably fixed to the hat body.

[0026] The hook-and-loop fastener 14 fastening structure makes it easier to put on and take off than snap buttons, and it can be put on and taken off with one hand even if both hands are full. In addition, the position where the pair of hook-and-loop fasteners are attached can be fine-tuned according to the wearer's face shape, so the tension and angle of the cover part 13 can be adjusted to suit the wearer's preference.

[0027] Other components, namely the hat shape of the hat body, the cloth structure of the cover part 13, the structure of the ear hooks 15, 15 on both sides, and the usage style with the eyes open, are the same as those of the first embodiment, and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted.

[0028] According to this embodiment, the cover part 13 can be attached to the hat body detachably with the hook-and-loop fastener 14, so it can be easily removed depending on the usage environment and weather conditions. In addition, the flexible adhesive structure of the hook-and-loop fastener 14 does not have the unevenness of snap buttons, so it is lightweight, soft against the skin, and provides a comfortable fit.

[0029] In addition to the normal use state in which the cover part 13 covers the face, it can also be rotated and positioned toward the back of the head when not in use. Figure 10 shows a schematic diagram of the use state in which the cover part 13 of the sun hat 11 is moved toward the back of the head of the wearer W3. In this state, as shown in Figure 10, the cover part 13 is positioned to cover the back side of the hat body 12, covering the nape of the neck and providing supplementary sun protection and wind protection. [Explanation of symbols]

[0030] 1, 11 sun hat, 2, 12 hat body, 3, 13 cover part, 4 (4A, 4B), 14 (14B) attachment / detachment means, 5, 15 ear hooks, 6 string-like member, 7 length adjustment member, 8 nose pad, W1 to W3 wearer

Claims

1. A hat body that covers the top of the wearer's head; a cloth-like cover portion that covers a part of the wearer's face; It has The cover portion can be detachably attached to the hat main body using attachment / detachment means provided on the hat main body and the cover portion, respectively; The sun hat is characterized in that the cover portion is provided with a pair of ear loops that are engaged with both ears of the wearer.

2. The sun hat according to claim 1, The sun hat is characterized in that the ear loops are formed by part of a string-like member attached to the cover portion.

3. The sun hat according to claim 1, The sun hat is characterized in that the attachment and detachment means is either a snap button or a hook-and-loop fastener provided at corresponding positions on the hat body and the cover portion.

Images