Clothing fasteners

Abstract

This invention provides a garment fastener that can securely and comfortably fasten multiple garments together without requiring any sewing or processing of the clothing. [Solution] The clothing fastener 100 comprises a curved body 102, post portions 101 provided at both ends of the body, and holding members 103 that engage with each of the post portions. Locking portions are formed on the post portions, and engaging members that engage with the locking portions are provided on the holding members. Furthermore, a removable magnetic fastener may be provided that attracts the holding members by magnetic force and holds the clothing by magnetic force.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fixture for fixing clothes, and particularly to a clothes fixture for preventing displacement between clothes when a plurality of clothes are worn layered.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, a so-called layered wearing style in which a plurality of clothes are worn layered has become common. For example, there are cases where a cardigan, vest, jacket, etc. are worn over a shirt, or where inner clothes and outer clothes are combined and worn. However, the layered clothes are relatively likely to shift due to the wearer's movements and friction between the clothes, and the positional relationship of the clothes may be disturbed at the collar, shoulder, sleeve, hem, etc.

[0003] As means for preventing such displacement of clothes, conventionally, a method of sewing a hook-and-loop fastener to the clothes for fixing and a method of fastening the clothes together using a safety pin are known. However, in the method using a hook-and-loop fastener, since sewing work needs to be performed on the clothes, it cannot be easily applied to existing clothes, and the appearance of the clothes may be impaired. On the other hand, in the method using a safety pin, there are problems in terms of safety and wearing comfort due to the exposure of the sharp needle tip and the linear metal member, and there is also a possibility of damaging the fabric by making holes in the clothes. In particular, there was a problem that when piercing a pin into inner clothes such as see-through materials, thin knit materials, and underwear, the fabric might be damaged or the holes might expand.

[0004] Further, Patent Document 1 discloses an invention related to a locking device for clothing that can prevent the protrusions from contacting the body or the like even when attached to the fabric, but it is mainly intended to fasten a name tag or the like to the clothes, and it is premised on the fact that holes are already made in the name tag or the like and that a plurality of fasteners are used in combination, and it was difficult to apply to a general layered wearing style.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of such problems. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 7325807 [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a garment fastener that can securely and comfortably fasten multiple garments together without requiring any sewing or processing of the garments. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] This invention solves the above problems through the following configuration. [1] The curved body and Post portions provided at both ends of the main body, Each of the aforementioned post portions is equipped with a retaining member that engages with it, A locking portion is formed on the post portion, and an engaging member is provided on the holding member that engages with the locking portion. Clothing fasteners. [2] The clothing fastener according to [1], wherein an uneven structure is formed on the surface of the post portion. [3] The clothing fastener described in [1] is provided with an operating part for releasing the engagement of the retaining member. [4] An uneven structure is formed on the inner surface of the cylindrical portion of the holding member. By engaging with the uneven structure of the post portion, The holding member is prevented from rotating and changing angle relative to the post portion. It is held in the position at the time of insertion. [2] Clothing fasteners as described above. [5] Furthermore, the clothing fixture according to any one of [1] to [4], comprising a magnetic fixing member that adsorbs to the holding member and clamps clothing by magnetic force.

Effect of the Invention

[0009] The present invention provides a clothing fixture capable of safely and highly fixing a plurality of pieces of clothing without sewing them.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0010] [Figure 1] It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the Example of the clothing fixture which concerns on this invention. [Figure 2] It is a figure which shows the structure of the post part of the Example of the clothing fixture which concerns on this invention. [Figure 3] It is a figure which shows the structure of the holding member of the Example of the clothing fixture which concerns on this invention. [Figure 4] It is a sectional view which shows the engagement state of the post part and the holding member of the Example of the clothing fixture which concerns on this invention. [Figure 5] It is a figure which shows the usage state of the Example of the clothing fixture which concerns on this invention. [Figure 6] It is a figure which shows the fixed state of clothing using the magnetic fixing member of the clothing fixture which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of Signs

[0011] 100 Clothing Fixture 101 Post Part 102 Main Body 103 Holding Member 201 Tip 202 Locking Part 203 Concavo-Convex Part 301 Cylindrical Part 302 Engagement Member 303 Operation Part 501 Outer Clothing 502 Inner Clothing 503 Inner 601 Magnetic Fixing Member

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0013] Figure 1 shows the overall configuration of the clothing fastener 100 according to this embodiment. The clothing fastener 100 is a fastener for preventing misalignment of clothing when multiple garments are worn together, and mainly consists of two (or more, depending on the embodiment) post portions 101, a main body 102, and two retaining members 103 that engage with each post portion 101. The post portion 101 is an elongated member for penetrating clothing and is fixedly connected to both ends of the main body 102. The main body 102 and the post portion 101 may be a single integrated member. As shown in the figure, the diameters of the main body 102 and the post portion 101 may be substantially the same or different. There may be a step or rim structure between the main body 102 and the post portion 101. The main body 102 is preferably formed in a curved shape as shown in the figure. The shape of the curve is arbitrary, and it is preferable that it fits the curve of the human body at the attachment point and can be used comfortably. In addition, the central part of the main body 102 may be thicker, or a substantially flat area for decoration may be provided.

[0014] The retaining member 103 is a member that clamps and fixes clothing by engaging with the post portion 101. With this configuration, the retainer can be easily attached to existing clothing without sewing or permanent hole punching, and relative movement between garments can be effectively suppressed. In addition, the curved body conforms to the contours of the body, improving comfort and enhancing fashionability.

[0015] Figure 2 shows the structure of the post portion of the clothing fastener according to the present invention. The post portion 101 is formed as an elongated rod-shaped member and includes a tip portion 201 and a locking portion 202. The tip portion 201 is formed to be particularly thin so as to easily penetrate clothing, and may be, for example, conical or frustoconical in shape. Furthermore, it is desirable that the tip portion 201 have a smooth surface so as not to excessively damage the fibers of the clothing. The locking portion 202 is a structure for engaging with the retaining member 103, and may be formed, for example, as an annular recess, step, or projection formed on the outer circumference of the post portion 101.

[0016] The outer surface of the post portion 101 may have a textured surface 203. This textured surface 203 can be formed as a fine wave or groove shape along the longitudinal direction of the post portion 101. By providing such a textured structure, friction between the post portion 101 and the clothing when it is inserted into the clothing can be increased, and the clothing can be prevented from shifting. In addition, since the textured surface 203 is formed in a direction along the post portion 101, fibers are less likely to get caught when inserting and removing it from the clothing, thus reducing damage to the fabric of the clothing. Furthermore, this textured surface 203 may also have a function of suppressing the rotation of the retaining member 103.

[0017] Figure 3 shows the structure of the retaining member 103 of the clothing fastener according to the present invention. The retaining member 103 has a cylindrical portion 301 that receives the post portion 101. This cylindrical portion 301 is formed as a hollow structure with an inner diameter into which the post portion 101 can be inserted, and is provided with a protruding structure that engages with the protruding portion 203 if the post portion is provided with a protruding portion 203. Furthermore, an engaging member 302 is provided inside. The engaging member 302 is made of an elastically deformable material and temporarily deforms elastically when the tip portion 201 of the post portion 101 is inserted into the cylindrical portion 301, and returns to the position of the locking portion 202 of the post portion 101, thereby engaging with the locking portion 202. Such an engaging structure can be realized as a so-called snap-fit ​​structure, and the retaining member 103 can be fixed simply by pushing the post portion 101 into the cylindrical portion 301. The engagement structure between the post portion 101 and the retaining member 103 is not limited to a snap-fit ​​structure. A bayonet coupling structure may be provided in which a projection is provided on the post portion 101, a groove is provided in the cylindrical portion 301 of the retaining member 103 that engages with the projection, and engagement occurs by rotating it by a predetermined angle after insertion. Alternatively, a threaded portion may be formed on the outer circumference of the post portion 101, and a corresponding threaded portion may be formed on the inner surface of the cylindrical portion 301 of the retaining member 103, thereby fixing the two by screwing them together. Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​structure and the screw structure may be used in combination, with initial positioning performed by snap-fitting and then the fixing force increased by screw fastening.

[0018] The retaining member 103 may be provided with an operating part 303 for releasing the engagement. This operating part 303 may be configured as, for example, a push claw and may be positioned on the side of the retaining member 103. When the user presses the operating part 303, the engaging member elastically deforms, releasing the engagement with the locking part 202, and the post part 101 can be pulled out from the retaining member 103. With this configuration, the clothing fastener 100 can be easily attached and detached, and it is possible to prevent it from coming off unintentionally due to external force while in a fixed state. Figure 4 shows a cross-sectional view illustrating an example of the shape change of the engaging member 302 due to the pressing operation of the operating part 303 of the retaining member 103 in an embodiment of the clothing fastener according to the present invention. By pressing the operating part 303, the shape of the hole in the engaging member 302 when viewed from above becomes close to a perfect circle, thereby releasing the engagement between the locking part 202 and the engaging member 302. Other configurations may be used as long as the engagement is released elastically by the pressing operation.

[0019] The clothing fastener 100 of this invention preferably has a configuration comprising two post portions 101. This allows for more stable fastening of multiple garments. However, in some embodiments, a configuration in which three or more post portions 101 and corresponding holding members 103 are connected to a branched main body 102 is also possible.

[0020] Figure 5 shows the use of the garment fastener 100 according to the present invention. The figure is a schematic diagram and the scale is not accurate. This figure shows an example in which the garment fastener 100 according to the present invention is used on the outer garment 501 and the inner garment 502, but the number of garments is not limited to two. Also, in this example the garment fastener 100 is not passed through the garment 503 (innerwear) closest to the skin, but it may be passed through. When using the garment fastener 100, first pass the post portion 101 through multiple garments. Pass the post portion 101 through the outer garment 501 and the inner garment 502, and then secure it by attaching the retaining member 103 to the tip of the post portion 101. When the post portion 101 is inserted into the cylindrical portion 301, the engaging member 302 engages with the locking portion 202, and the post portion 101 and the retaining member 103 are fixed together. In this configuration, the outer garment 501 and the inner garment 502 are fixed together by the post portion 101, thereby suppressing relative movement between the garments. Whether the retaining member 103 is on the skin side as shown in Figure 5-a, or on the outside as shown in Figure 5-b, the garment-fixing effect can be achieved. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5-c, in the configuration where the retaining member 103 is on the outside, it may be used as an accessory by exposing only one of the retaining members 103. In either configuration, because the main body 102 is curved, it does not burden the wearer's skin, prevents wrinkles in the garment, and provides a garment-fixing function with excellent aesthetics.

[0021] A magnetic fixing member 601 that is attracted to the holding member 103 by magnetic force may be provided. The magnetic fixing member 601 may contain a magnet and the holding member 103 may contain metal, or the magnetic fixing member 601 may contain metal and the holding member 103 may contain a magnet, or both the magnetic fixing member 601 and the holding member 103 may contain magnets. In any of these configurations, clothing can be held by the magnetic force between the holding member 103 and the magnetic fixing member 601. This configuration makes it possible to fix clothing even if it is not desired that the post portion 101 penetrate some clothing (typically underwear). For example, as shown in Figure 6, outer clothing can be fixed by penetrating the post portion 101, while the innermost clothing can be fixed by the magnetic force of the holding member 103 and the magnetic fixing member 601.

[0022] Preferably, the retaining member 103 is configured to be usable with or without the magnetic fixing member 601 attached (for example, the side of the retaining member 103 that touches the skin is curved to improve the feel against the skin). This allows the magnet to be attached or removed depending on the type and thickness of the clothing being used, enabling flexible use according to the situation. Furthermore, it is preferable that the shape allows the magnetic fixing member 601 and the retaining member 103 to be used and stored while still attached to each other, even when not being used to hold clothing by magnetic force (for example, the magnetic fixing member 601 is sufficiently thin). This prevents the loss of the magnetic fixing member 601, which is a separate part.

[0023] The retaining member 103 can also function as a decorative member. For example, by giving the retaining member 103 a decorative shape or design, it can be exposed on the outside of clothing and used as a fashion accessory. In this case, as shown in Figure 5-c, only one of the retaining members may be exposed on the outside, thereby allowing the appearance to be changed according to the design of the clothing and the wearer's preference.

[0024] Furthermore, the garment fastener 100 of this invention is not limited to the use of fastening multiple layers of clothing, but can also be used for single garments, for example, to fix the position of the trouser hem, to adjust the length of the cuff, or to adjust the drape and silhouette of the garment. Thus, the garment fastener 101 of this invention is applicable to a variety of garments and is useful in both fashion and functional applications.

[0025] Furthermore, the main body 102 and the post portion 101 can be formed from metal materials, resin materials, or composite materials thereof. For example, using metal materials such as stainless steel, titanium alloy, or brass can provide high strength and durability, while using resin materials can ensure lightness and flexibility. In addition, the surface of the post portion 101 may be coated with a resin or surface treatment, which can adjust the friction characteristics with the fibers of clothing and reduce damage to clothing. The main body 102 may be made hard enough to be bent by hand or with a tool, so that its shape can be changed according to the place of attachment and the user's preference.

[0026] The retaining member 103 may be rotatable relative to the post portion 101, but it may also be formed as a non-rotatable structure. For example, the inner surface of the cylindrical portion 301 of the retaining member 103 may be provided with an uneven structure that engages with the uneven surface of the outer surface of the post portion 101, thereby preventing the retaining member 103 from rotating relative to the post portion 101. With such a configuration, when the retaining member 103 is exposed to the outside as a decorative part (as shown in Figures 5-b and 5-c), it is possible to prevent the visible decorative part from rotating in an unintended direction.

[0027] The retaining member 103 may be provided as a replaceable decorative member. For example, by configuring the external portion of the retaining member 103 as a removable cover member, and making it replaceable with decorative members of different shapes, colors, patterns, or materials, the clothing fastener 100 can be used as a fashion accessory. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the appearance by replacing only the retaining member 103 while using the same post portion 101 and main body 102.

[0028] As described above, the clothing fastener 100 according to the present invention can be modified according to various configurations and uses, enabling diverse forms of use such as fastening multiple layers of clothing, magnetically fastening thin clothing, and use as a decorative accessory.

Claims

1. The curved body and Post portions provided at both ends of the main body, Each of the aforementioned post portions is equipped with a retaining member that engages with it, A locking portion is formed on the post portion, and an engaging member is provided on the holding member that engages with the locking portion. Clothing fasteners.

2. The clothing fastener according to claim 1, wherein an uneven structure is formed on the surface of the post portion.

3. The garment fastener according to claim 1, wherein the retaining member is provided with an operating part for releasing engagement.

4. An uneven structure is formed on the inner surface of the cylindrical portion of the holding member. By engaging with the uneven structure of the post portion, The holding member is prevented from rotating and changing angle relative to the post portion. It is held in the position at the time of insertion. The clothing fastener according to claim 2.

5. Furthermore, the garment fastener according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a removable magnetic fixing member that attracts to the holding member by magnetic force and clamps the garment by magnetic force.

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