Hat accessories

Abstract

This invention provides a novel hat accessory that boasts superior design not only in the part that is visible on the top surface when attached to the brim of a hat, but also in the parts that are visible on the sides and underside. [Solution] The hat accessory 1 is a detachable hat accessory that is inserted into the brim of a hat, and comprises a decorative part 10 that is located on the upper side of the brim when inserted into the brim of a hat, and a clip part 20 that is connected to the decorative part 10 and has an aesthetic appearance that sandwiches the brim between the decorative part 10, the clip part 20 having two rod-shaped claws 22 and a bent part that is connected to the decorative part 10.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an accessory for a hat that is attached to and used with a hat having a brim.

Background Art

[0002] Accessories for hats that are attached to hats having a brim are commercially available (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1). Further, Patent Document 1 describes a hat clip including a plate portion with characters, designs, etc. and a clip portion attached to the back surface of the plate portion.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Non-Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Conventional hat accessories have a clip portion formed by bending a metal plate as represented by Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 1, and the clip portion lacks design and decorative properties.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a novel hat accessory that is excellent in design not only for the portion that protrudes above the surface when attached to the brim of a hat but also for the portions on the side and the back surface.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] This invention is a detachable hat accessory that is inserted into the brim of a hat, and is characterized by comprising a decorative part that is located on the upper side of the brim when inserted into the brim of a hat, and a clip part that is connected to the decorative part and has an aesthetic appearance that sandwiches the brim between the decorative part and the clip part.

[0008] In the hat accessory according to the present invention, the decorative part and the clip part are characterized in that they have one or more parts from the following group (A). (A) Areas with letters, numbers, or figures, areas with patterns or colors, and areas with shapes that are aesthetically pleasing.

[0009] In the hat accessory according to the present invention, the clip portion is characterized by comprising one or two rod-shaped claws, or a curved member with a hinge in the middle and a rotatable tip.

[0010] In the hat accessory according to the present invention, the clip portion is characterized by having a bent portion that connects to the decorative portion.

[0011] This invention relates to a hat in which one or more of the aforementioned hat accessories are detachably attached to the brim of the hat. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to this invention, it is possible to provide a novel hat accessory that is aesthetically pleasing not only in the portion that is visible on the top surface when attached to the brim of a hat, but also in the portions that are on the sides and back. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] [Figure 1] This is an external view of the hat accessory 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an external view of the hat accessory 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is an external view of the hat accessory 3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4]It is an external view of the hat accessory 4 of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] It is an external view of the hat accessory 5 of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] It is an external view of the hat accessory 6 of the sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] It is an external view of the hat accessory 7 of the seventh embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] It is an external view of the hat accessory 8 of the eighth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] It is an external view of the hat 100 with the hat accessories of the first to eighth embodiments of the present invention attached. [Figure 10] It is an external view of the hat 100 with the hat accessories of the first to eighth embodiments of the present invention attached. [Figure 11] It is an external view of the hat 100 with the hat accessories of the first to eighth embodiments of the present invention attached.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0014] Figs. 1 to 8 are external views of the hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 of the first to eighth embodiments of the present invention. In each figure, in Fig. (B), the side that was the upper surface in Fig. (A) has become the bottom surface side. The hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 shown in Figs.  1 to 8 are hat accessories that are inserted into the brim 110 of the hat 100 for use as shown in Figs. 9 to 11.

[0015] The basic configurations of the hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 of the first to eighth embodiments are the same, and include a decoration part 10 located on the upper surface 112 of the brim 110 when inserted into the brim 110 of the hat 100, and a clip part 20 that is connected to the decoration part 10 and has an aesthetic appearance that sandwiches the brim 110 between the decoration part 10. The clip part 20 is located on the back surface 114 of the brim 110 when the hat accessory 1 is inserted into the brim 110 of the hat 100.

[0016] The hat 100 shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 is a cap, but the hat 100 is not limited to a cap. The hat 100 may be any hat having a brim 110, such as a sun visor or a hat.

[0017] The decoration part 10 has one or more of the following parts: a part with letters, numbers, or figures attached, a part with a pattern or color applied, and a part with a shape excellent in design. It is excellent in decorativeness and design. Regarding the shape excellent in design, it may be planar or three-dimensional.

[0018] Specifically, the decoration part 10 of the hat accessory 1 of the first embodiment has the outline of a number decorated on the upper surface. Also, the decoration parts 10 of the hat accessories 2 and 3 of the second and third embodiments have a rod shape excellent in design as a whole. Further, the decoration parts 10 of the hat accessories 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the fourth to eighth embodiments are roughly formed by a slender member curved in a substantially semicircular shape and have a shape rich in design and / or are decorated.

[0019] The clip part 20 is a part that connects to the decoration part 10 and is located on the back surface of the decoration part 10. The clip part 20 has the function of firmly fixing the hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 to the brim 110 of the hat 100, and its form, structure, etc. are not particularly limited as long as it has a beautiful appearance.

[0020] Examples of the clip part 20 having a beautiful appearance include those having one or more of the following parts: a part with letters, numbers, or figures attached, a part with a pattern or color applied, and a part with a shape excellent in design, and are rich in decorativeness and design.

[0021] The clip 20 of the hat accessory 1 has two rod-shaped claws 22 arranged at intervals. Also, the clip 20 of the hat accessories 2 and 3 has one rod-shaped claw 22 each. Each claw 22 has a rectangular cross-section and a slender shape, and the clip part 20 provided with such claws 22 gives a smart impression and is excellent in design.

[0022] The clip portion 20 of the hat accessories 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 has a roughly semicircular shape. This clip 20 is equipped with a hinge 24 in the middle and the tip side is rotatable (see Figure 4(C)). The tip side is on the opposite side from the connecting portion 30 between the decorative portion 10 and the clip portion 20. The hinge 24 is a known hinge that rotatably connects the two parts via a support pin. In addition, the tip of the clip 20 is provided with a backing plate portion 26 that is wider than the clip 20 and contacts the brim 110, and the tip surface of the backing plate portion 26 is provided with a projection for anti-slip.

[0023] The clips 20 of hat accessories 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 have a narrow width compared to the size of their roughly semi-circular arc section, giving them a smart appearance. Furthermore, the clips 20 of hat accessories 4 and 6 have an aesthetically pleasing shape, and the clip 20 of hat accessory 8 is decorated.

[0024] Furthermore, the hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of this embodiment have a shape that is aesthetically pleasing at the connection point between the decorative part 10 and the clip part 20. The connection point 30 between the decorative part 10 and the clip part 20 is located to the side of the brim 110 when the hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are attached to the brim 110. Since this connection point 30 is a part that is visible when the hat 100 is worn, it is desirable that it be aesthetically pleasing.

[0025] The connecting portion 30 of the hat accessories 1, 2, and 3 is formed by bending the base end 21 of the clip 20 at approximately a right angle, and connecting its tip to the base end of the decorative portion 10. The connecting portion 30 with such a bent portion gives a smart impression and has excellent design quality.

[0026] In hat accessories 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, the decorative part 10 and the clip 20 are integrally formed, with the intermediate part corresponding to the connecting part 30. The connecting part 30 is arc-shaped, and the width of the member is narrow compared to the radius of curvature of the arc, giving it a smart appearance. Furthermore, the connecting part 30 of hat accessories 4 and 6 has an aesthetically pleasing appearance, and the connecting part 30 of hat accessory 8 is decorated.

[0027] The materials for hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are not particularly limited, but using metal materials is preferable as it allows for the use of metallic luster, matte finish, etc., as part of the design.

[0028] Hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 may be made using two or more types of materials. For example, the decorative part 10 may be made from a metal material and a non-metal material. Specifically, it may be made by using a metal material as the base material and attaching a glass decorative component to its upper surface. Also, when hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are made from metal materials, two or more types of metal materials may be used. Furthermore, the decorative part 10 and the clip part 20 may be made of different materials.

[0029] Hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 may have the decorative part 10 and the clip part 20 molded together as one piece, or they may be made by manufacturing the decorative part 10 and the clip part 20 separately and then joining them together.

[0030] The size of hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 is not particularly limited, but the size of the decorative part 10 is approximately 10-20 mm in the longitudinal direction. The width of the clip part 20 and one of the claws 22 forming the clip part 20 is approximately 1.5-3 mm. The outer shape of hat accessories 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 is roughly circular, but its outer diameter is approximately 10-20 mm.

[0031] In Figures 9 to 11, four hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are attached to each side of the brim 110 of the hat 100. However, since hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 can be easily attached to or removed from the brim 110 of the hat 100, it is also possible to decorate the hat 100 by attaching one or more hat accessories to the brim 110 of a single hat 100.

[0032] As shown in Figures 9 to 11, the hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of this embodiment have excellent design and decorative qualities not only in the decorative part 10 but also in the clip part 20 and connecting part 30. Therefore, a hat 110 to which the hat accessories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are attached looks stylish even when the brim 110 is viewed from the side or from the back (see Figures 11(A) and (B)).

[0033] While preferred embodiments have been described with reference to the drawings, those skilled in the art will readily anticipate various changes and modifications within the obvious scope upon reviewing this specification. Such changes and modifications will therefore be construed as falling within the scope of the invention as defined by the claims. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0034] 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 Hat accessories 10. Decorative parts 20 Clip section 21 Base end of the clip 22 claws 24 Hinge 30 connection points 100 hats 110 Tsuba 112 Top surface of the guard 114 The reverse side of the tsuba (sword guard)

Claims

1. It is a detachable hat accessory that is inserted into the brim of a hat. The decorative part that is located on the upper side of the brim when inserted into the brim of the hat, A clip portion having an aesthetic appearance that is connected to the decorative portion and sandwiches the flange between the decorative portion and the clip portion, A hat accessory characterized by having the following features.

2. The hat accessory according to claim 1, characterized in that the decorative part and the clip part have one or more parts from the following group (A). (A) Parts with letters, numbers, or figures, parts with patterns or colors, and parts with shapes that are aesthetically pleasing.

3. The hat accessory according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the clip portion comprises one or two rod-shaped claws, or a curved member with a hinge in the middle and a rotatable tip.

4. The hat accessory according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the clip portion has a bent portion that connects to the decorative portion.

5. A hat in which one or more hat accessories according to any one of claims 1 to 4 are detachably attached to the brim of the hat.

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