Auxiliary materials for air-conditioned clothing and air-conditioned clothing

Abstract

An auxiliary member for air-conditioned clothing is provided that functionally covers the opening of the fan mounting hole in the main body of the air-conditioned clothing (registered trademark). [Solution] The air-conditioned clothing comprises a thin outer lid (210) having an outer shape that can cover the entire opening of the fan mounting hole (112) from the outside in the main wear (110) of the clothing, and a thin inner lid (220) having an outer shape that is longer than the longest diameter of the opening of the fan mounting hole from the inside, and the outer and inner lids are provided with hook-and-loop fasteners (221) that can be repeatedly attached and peeled off on their respective contact surfaces that come into contact with each other through the opening of the fan mounting hole.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an auxiliary member for air-conditioned clothing that is attached so as to cover a fan mounting hole in the air-conditioned clothing, and the air-conditioned clothing. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, air-conditioned clothing has been proposed in which fan mounting holes are drilled in the main garment worn on the upper body, and an electric fan is attached to the holes, as described in Patent Document 1. In this way, the electric fan can take in and circulate outside air inside the main garment, cooling the wearer's body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2204-63735 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-mentioned air-conditioned clothing, the main garment itself is often designed to be functional so that the wearer can easily perform a variety of tasks, and since it is made of a material with low breathability and has high internal heat retention, there is a demand for it to be worn even in times other than summer when cooling performance is not required.

[0005] However, in this case, it is desirable to remove the electric fan and battery, which are large in volume and weight, and wear only the main garment.If this leaves the fan mounting hole wide open, the functionality of the main garment, such as internal heat retention and wearing strength, is greatly reduced, and the aesthetic appearance of the garment is also marred.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide an auxiliary member for air-conditioned clothing that can functionally cover the opening of the fan mounting hole in the main body of the air-conditioned clothing, and an air-conditioned clothing equipped with the same. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention comprises a thin outer cover having an outer shape capable of covering the entire opening of the fan mounting hole in the main body of the air-conditioned clothing from the outside, and a thin inner cover having an outer shape longer than the longest diameter of the opening of the fan mounting hole from the inside, and characterized in that the outer cover and the inner cover have adhesive / peelable portions on their respective contact surfaces that come into contact with each other through the opening of the fan mounting hole, which can be repeatedly attached and peeled off.

[0008] The auxiliary component for air-conditioned clothing of the present invention can be easily attached to cover the entire fan mounting hole by attaching the outer and inner covers together with the adhesive / peel sections of their respective contact surfaces facing each other through the opening of the fan mounting hole. This maintains the functionality of the main garment, such as internal warmth and wear strength, as well as the aesthetic appearance of the garment. As a result, the opening of the fan mounting hole in the main garment of the air-conditioned clothing can be functionally covered. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to this invention, the opening of the fan mounting hole in the main body of the air-conditioned clothing can be functionally covered. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is an external view of the entire air-conditioned clothing worn with the air-conditioned clothing auxiliary member of this embodiment attached, viewed from the rear. FIG. [Figure 2] This is an external view of the entire air-conditioned clothing when worn with an electric fan attached, viewed from the rear. [Figure 3] 3 is an enlarged view of the area A in FIG. 2 in a state where the electric fan has been disassembled and removed from the main body wear. [Figure 4] 3 is an enlarged view of the area A in FIG. 2 in a state where the outer lid and inner lid have been disassembled and removed from the main body garment. [Figure 5]FIG. 5(a) shows the surface of the outer lid, and FIG. 5(b) shows the back surface of the outer lid. [Figure 6] FIG. 6(a) shows the surface of the inner lid, and FIG. 6(b) shows the back surface of the inner lid. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiment described below is for illustrative purposes only and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, those skilled in the art may adopt embodiments in which the following components are replaced with equivalents, and such embodiments are also within the technical scope of the present invention. In addition, in the following description, explanations of unimportant well-known technical matters will be omitted or simplified as appropriate to facilitate understanding of the present invention.

[0012] Fig. 1 is an external view of the air-conditioned clothing of this embodiment, seen from the rear, with the air-conditioned clothing auxiliary member of this embodiment attached to it and worn. As shown in Fig. 1, the air-conditioned clothing 100 has a main garment 110 worn around the upper body of a wearer M. In the illustrated example, the main garment 110 is formed with short sleeves and a hood 111 that covers the head of the wearer M. In this embodiment, black, round cover members 200 are provided at two locations on the left and right sides of the lower back of the main garment 110.

[0013] This air-conditioned clothing 100 can cool the upper body of the wearer M by replacing these two cover members 200 with an electric fan 300 as shown in Figure 2. Specifically, the electric fan 300 is powered by a battery (not shown) separately installed in the main garment 110, which operates the electric fan 300 to take in outside air and blow it into the inside of the main garment 110. Because the entire main garment 110 is made of airtight fabric, the blown air circulates widely around the body inside the main garment 110, promoting evaporation of sweat produced by the wearer M and allowing for efficient cooling.

[0014] As shown in Figure 3, which is an enlarged view of region A in Figure 2, the electric fan 300 is composed of two components: a fan body 310 and a ventilation cover 320. The outer diameter of the back of the ventilation cover 320 is designed to be screwed onto the inner diameter of the fan body 310 like a screw cap (not shown in detail), making the electric fan 300 easy to assemble and disassemble. The fan mounting hole 112 in the main body 110 is formed as a circular opening with an inner diameter Dh. During assembly, the outer diameter of the back of the ventilation cover 320 passes through this fan mounting hole 112 and is screwed onto the inner diameter of the fan body 310 from the opposite side. This causes the outer peripheral edges of the ventilation cover 320 and fan body 310 to form flanges that sandwich the inner peripheral edge of the fan mounting hole 112, securing the entire electric fan 300 to the main body 110. Conversely, the electric fan 300 can be easily disassembled and removed from the main body 110 by simply rotating the ventilation cover 320 relative to the fan body 310.

[0015] The main garment 110 of this air-conditioned clothing 100 can be washed in its entirety like regular clothing, provided that the electric fan 300 and battery (not shown) are removed. This air-conditioned clothing 100 is not only intended for use as various types of workwear, but is also expected to be used as fashionable sportswear or everyday wear. Therefore, the main garment 110 itself is often designed functionally to make it easy for the wearer to perform a variety of tasks. Furthermore, as mentioned above, the main garment 110 is made of a highly airtight material and has excellent internal heat retention, so there is a demand for it to be worn in seasons other than summer when cooling performance is not required.

[0016] When the cooling function is not required, it is preferable to remove the large-volume and heavy electric fan 300 and battery and wear only the main garment 110. However, if the fan mounting hole 112 is left wide open, the functionality of the main garment 110, such as the internal heat retention and wear strength, is significantly reduced, and the aesthetic appearance of the garment is also impaired.

[0017] In contrast to this, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 4, the fan mounting hole 112 can be covered by attaching an outer lid 210 to the outside and an inner lid 220 to the inside, facing each other and in contact with each other.

[0018] Here, FIG. 5(a) shows the front surface of the outer lid 210, FIG. 5(b) shows the back surface of the outer lid 210, and FIG. 6(a) shows the front surface of the inner lid 220, and FIG. 6(b) shows the back surface of the inner lid 220. In this embodiment, the outer lid 210 and the inner lid 220 are both formed as thin circular plates with outer diameters Do and Di slightly larger than the inner diameter Dh of the fan mounting hole 112, and both are dyed black. In this example, both the outer lid 210 and the inner lid 220 are made of genuine leather, but other materials with a certain degree of strength, such as synthetic leather, thick fabric, synthetic resins such as rubber or plastic, and metal plates, may also be used. Various other colors and patterns may also be used.

[0019] Furthermore, circular hook-and-loop fasteners 211, 221 having an outer diameter Dm equal to the inner diameter Dh of the fan mounting hole 112 are provided at the center of the back surface of each of the outer lid 210 and the inner lid 220 by sewing them to their outer periphery. In this example, the hook-and-loop fastener 211 with a hook surface (male surface) is provided on the outer lid 210, and the hook-and-loop fastener 221 with a loop surface (female surface) is provided on the inner lid 220, but this may be reversed. Furthermore, a specific pattern 212 (in the illustrated example, a distinctive figure including a circle and the word "TEAM") is formed on the surface of the outer lid 210. The lid member 200 composed of the outer lid 210 and the inner lid 220 corresponds to the air-conditioned clothing auxiliary component, the hook-and-loop fasteners 211, 221 correspond to the adhesive / peelable portion, and the portion on which the pattern 212 is formed corresponds to the decorative portion.

[0020] As shown in Fig. 4, outer lid 210 and inner lid 220 can be easily attached to cover the entire fan mounting hole 112 by bonding them together with hook-and-loop fasteners 211, 221 on their respective back surfaces, which are their contact surfaces, facing each other through the opening of fan mounting hole 112. Because each hook-and-loop fastener 211, 221 is formed in a circular shape with an outer diameter Dm that is the same as the inner diameter Dh of fan mounting hole 112, when they are bonded together in a matching arrangement while being passed through the entire fan mounting hole 112, stable contact and fixation over the largest area possible can be achieved without misalignment with respect to fan mounting hole 112. Furthermore, since a specific pattern 212 is formed on the surface of outer lid 210 exposed to the outside, outer lid 210 is not only attached as a functional part that covers fan mounting hole 112, but can also be used to decorate the exterior of body wear 110 like a badge, as shown in Fig. 1, to improve its aesthetic appearance.

[0021] The outer diameter Do of the outer lid 210 must be set larger than the inner diameter Dh of the fan mounting hole 112 so that it can cover the entire opening of the fan mounting hole 112. On the other hand, the inner lid 220 only needs to secure the outer lid 210 across the fan mounting hole 112, so it is sufficient for the inner lid 220 to have an outer shape with a dimension (Di in this example) longer than at least the longest diameter of the opening (inner diameter Dh in this example).

[0022] Furthermore, since the outer lid 210 and the inner lid 220 are attached to each other by hook-and-loop fasteners 211 and 221, the attachment to the fan attachment hole 112 and the peeling off to remove the lid can be easily and repeatedly performed.

[0023] <Effects of the embodiment> As described above, the air-conditioned clothing 100 of this embodiment comprises a thin outer lid 210 having an outer shape that can cover the entire opening of the fan mounting hole 112 in the main body wear 110 of the air-conditioned clothing 100 from the outside, and a thin inner lid 220 having an outer shape that is longer than the longest diameter of the opening of the fan mounting hole 112 from the inside, and the outer lid 210 and the inner lid 220 are provided with hook-and-loop fasteners 211, 221 as adhesive / peelable portions that can be repeatedly attached and peeled off on their respective contact surfaces that face each other through the opening of the fan mounting hole 112.

[0024] As a result, the outer lid 210 and inner lid 220 can be easily attached to cover the entire fan mounting hole 112 by attaching the hook-and-loop fasteners 211, 221 on their respective contact surfaces (back surfaces) to each other through the opening of the fan mounting hole 112. This maintains the functionality of the main garment 110, such as internal heat retention and wear strength, as well as the aesthetic appearance of the garment. As a result, the opening of the fan mounting hole 112 in the main garment 110 of the air-conditioned clothing 100 can be functionally covered.

[0025] In particular, in this embodiment, the outer lid 210 and the inner lid 220 include hook-and-loop fasteners 211, 221 as adhesive / peelable portions, which allow for easy and repeated application of the adhesive to the fan mounting hole 112 and peeling off when removing the lid.

[0026] In addition to the hook-and-loop fasteners 211 and 221, for example, a plurality of snap buttons may be used as the adhesive / peelable portion, or a seal member that can be repeatedly attached and peeled a predetermined number of times may be used (not shown).

[0027] In particular, in this embodiment, the hook-and-loop fasteners 211, 221 of the outer lid 210 and the inner lid 220 each have the same shape as the opening of the fan mounting hole 112. As a result, by attaching the hook-and-loop fasteners 211, 221 of the outer lid 210 and the inner lid 220 together in a matching arrangement while the entire hook-and-loop fasteners 211, 221 pass through the fan mounting hole 112, stable contact and fixation over the widest area is possible without misalignment with the fan mounting hole 112.

[0028] In particular, in this embodiment, outer cover 210 is provided with a decorative portion on its outer surface, in which a specific pattern 212 is formed. As a result, outer cover 210 is not only attached as a functional part that covers fan mounting hole 112, but also serves to decorate the exterior of main body wear 110 like a patch, thereby improving its aesthetic appearance.

[0029] Although not specifically shown, the outer lid 210 and the inner lid 220 may each be connected via a string or the like to the vicinity of the fan mounting hole 112 of the main garment 110. In this case, it is advisable to separately provide temporary fastening members such as hook-and-loop fasteners for temporary attachment to the outer and inner surfaces of the main garment 110 itself around the fan mounting hole 112. This allows the outer lid 210 and the inner lid 220 to be configured integrally with the main garment 110, eliminating the need to lose them and the hassle of storing them separately.

[0030] In addition, in the above embodiment, the outer lid 210 has a circular shape, but it may be formed in any other polygonal shape such as a square or a triangle, or any other shape, as long as it can cover the entire opening of the fan mounting hole 112 (not shown; the same applies to the inner lid 220). Furthermore, for example, if the outer shapes of fan body 310 and ventilation cover 320 are configured to be a shape other than a circle (a polygonal shape such as a square or a triangle, or any other shape), fan mounting hole 112 may be configured to be a shape other than a circle to match that (not shown). In that case, it is sufficient to also form outer lid 210 and hook-and-loop fasteners 211, 221 in a shape that corresponds to the shape of fan mounting hole 112.

[0031] In the above description, when the external dimensions or sizes are described as "same," "equal," or "different," these descriptions are not in their strict sense. In other words, "same," "equal," and "different" mean "substantially the same," "substantially equal," or "substantially different," allowing for design and manufacturing tolerances and errors.

[0032] Similarly, descriptions that include angle components or directions such as "vertical (plumb)," "horizontal (flat)," "right angle (orthogonal)," and "uniform (uniform)" do not indicate the strict meaning, but rather mean "substantially vertical (plumb)," "substantially horizontal (flat)," "substantially right angle," and "substantially uniform (uniform)," which are due to design or manufacturing tolerances, errors, or artificial or visual methods (procedures), etc.

[0033] In addition to the above, the methods according to the above embodiments and modifications may be used in appropriate combination.

[0034] Although not specifically illustrated, the present invention can be implemented with various modifications within the scope of its spirit. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 100 Air Conditioned Workwear 110 Body Wear 112 Fan mounting hole 200 Covering material (equivalent to auxiliary material for air-conditioned clothing) 210 Outer lid 211 Hook-type hook-and-loop fastener (corresponding to the adhesive peeling part) 212 Design (corresponding to decorative part) 220 Inner lid 221 Loop surface hook-and-loop fastener (corresponding to the adhesive peeling part) 300 electric fan 310 Fan body 320 Ventilation Cover M wearer

Claims

1. a thin plate-like outer cover having an outer shape capable of covering the entire opening of the fan mounting hole in the main body of the air-conditioned clothing from the outside; a thin plate-like inner cover having an outer shape longer than the longest diameter of the opening of the fan mounting hole from the inside; Equipped with The outer lid and the inner lid have adhesive / peelable portions that can be repeatedly attached and peeled off on their respective contact surfaces that face each other and come into contact with each other through the opening of the fan mounting hole. An auxiliary component for air-conditioned clothing.

2. The adhesive / peelable portion includes a hook-and-loop fastener.

2. The auxiliary member for air-conditioned clothing according to claim 1.

3. The hook-and-loop fasteners on the outer lid and the inner lid each have the same shape as the opening of the fan mounting hole.

3. The auxiliary member for air-conditioned clothing according to claim 2.

4. The outer lid has a decorative portion on its outer surface on which a specific pattern is formed.

4. The auxiliary member for air-conditioned clothing according to claim 1.

5. A main body wear having a fan mounting hole to which an electric fan can be attached; a thin plate-like outer cover having an outer shape capable of covering the entire opening of the fan mounting hole from the outside; a thin plate-like inner cover having an outer shape capable of covering at least half of the opening of the fan mounting hole from the inside; Equipped with The outer lid and the inner lid have adhesive / peelable portions that can be repeatedly attached and peeled off on their respective contact surfaces that face each other and come into contact with each other through the opening of the fan mounting hole. An air-conditioned suit characterized by:

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