Cold weather clothing

Abstract

To provide a cold protection garment that can keep an effective heat insulation condition for the thighs.SOLUTION: A cold protection garment 1 for thighs is comprised of a cover body 10 that is attached so as to cover the surface of the worn bottoms. The cover body 10 is formed in a cylindrical shape covering each thigh individually and has engaging means 20 that are engaged with a part of bottoms B or a belt BL and restrict the downward movement of the cover body 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to cold weather clothing that provides auxiliary cold weather protection to the clothing worn. [Background technology]

[0002] Gloves and scarves are generally used as supplementary cold protection items to protect the feet, and leggings are generally worn directly on the skin under bottoms to protect the feet from the cold. Leggings are designed to fit closely to the body from the buttocks to the thighs and lower legs, and are characterized by their thin yet highly effective cold protection. However, because leggings are worn as a single piece under bottoms, unlike gloves and scarves, it is difficult to put them on and take them off depending on the temperature environment surrounding the wearer.

[0003] Another type of cold weather clothing for the lower body is known as a leg warmer. For example, the leg warmer disclosed in Patent Document 1 is formed by weaving a fiber material into a tubular shape, has a highly elastic structure, and can be worn and removed over bottoms as appropriate depending on the temperature environment surrounding the wearer. The leg warmer is worn on the lower leg from the ankle to below the knee, and the upper opening is located at the part that tapers from the calf (the thickest part) to the knee, so that the opening is narrowed sufficiently so that it does not exceed the calf, making it difficult for the leg warmer itself to slip down. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3204170 (Page 9, Figure 1) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] It is said that in order to increase the efficiency of the cold protection function, it is important to prevent the thighs, through which the femoral artery, which is a particularly large blood vessel located on the surface of the body, from getting cold. In order to keep the thighs warm, elastic leg warmers such as those in Patent Document 1 can be pulled up to the thighs, but since the thighs are gradually tapered from the base to the knees, the upper end of the leg warmers will gradually slide down due to movements such as bending and stretching. Therefore, the vertical position of the leg warmers on the thighs is not fixed, and there is a risk that the thighs will not be able to be effectively kept warm.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of such problems, and has as its object to provide cold weather clothing that can effectively keep the thighs warm. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the cold weather clothing of the present invention comprises: A cold weather garment for thighs, comprising a cover body to be worn so as to cover the surface of bottoms, the cover body being tubular so as to cover each thigh individually, and having a fastener that is engaged with an edge of a pocket of the bottoms and restricts the downward movement of the cover body; The fastener is characterized in that it is provided at an upper position on the side portion of the outer thigh side of the cover body. According to this feature, the cover body that is tubular so as to surround the thighs on the surface side of the bottoms covers each thigh individually, so that it can be put on and taken off individually as needed, and the fastener is engaged with the edge of the pocket of the bottoms, so that the upper end side does not slip down, and the thighs can be effectively kept warm and provide an effective cold protection function. Note that the cover body only needs to be tubular at least when covering each thigh individually, and generally can be of any shape. Also, a cold weather garment for the thighs, comprising a cover body that is attached so as to cover the surface of the bottoms, The cover body is tubular and covers each thigh individually, and is characterized by having a fastening means that is fastened to a part of the bottoms or to the belt to restrict downward movement of the cover body. According to this feature, the cover body that is tubular so as to surround the thighs on the surface side of the bottoms covers each thigh individually, and therefore can be put on and taken off individually as required, and since the fastening means is fastened to a part of the bottoms or to the belt, the upper end side does not slip down, and the thighs can be effectively kept warm and provide an effective cold protection function. Note that the cover body only needs to be tubular at least when covering each thigh individually, and generally can be of any shape.

[0008] The fastening means is characterized by having a function of changing the relative position between a part of the bottoms or a belt and the cover body. According to this feature, the vertical position of the cover body can be changed appropriately depending on the user's body shape and fit.

[0009] The fastening means is fixed to the cover body by a separable fastening means, and the relative position of a part of the bottoms or a belt and the cover body can be changed by changing the fastening position. According to this feature, the vertical position of the cover body can be changed appropriately depending on the user's body shape and fit.

[0010] The cover body further comprises a thickness adjusting means capable of adjusting the inner and outer diameters of the cover body from above to below. According to this feature, by adjusting the inner and outer diameter of the cover body with the thickness adjustment means, the degree of friction between the inner surface of the cover body and the fabric of the bottoms located inside can be freely adjusted, and not only can the fit of the two-layered composite of the bottoms and the cover body be adjusted, but also the optimum tightness can be selected for the movement of the legs during exercise. Also, by adjusting the gap between the cover body and the bottoms, temperature can be adjusted.

[0011] The thickness adjusting means is characterized in that it is an engagement means that allows the thickness to be adjusted continuously or stepwise at each position in the vertical direction of the cover body. According to this feature, the thighs are generally thicker at the top and thinner toward the bottom, and there are large individual differences in thickness. By utilizing the engagement means, the thickness of the cover body can be adjusted at each position in the vertical direction, so that the degree of friction with the fabric of the bottoms located on the inside can be freely adjusted, and at least the fit of the composite body consisting of two layers, the bottoms and the cover body, can be improved.

[0012] The thickness adjusting means is characterized in that parts of the cover bodies are engaged with each other in an overlapping state. According to this feature, a part of the cover body has a multi-layer structure due to polymerization, so that the heat retention effect can be improved at the overlapping position.

[0013] The thickness adjusting means is characterized by being composed of a raised portion formed on the surface of the cover body with a width in the circumferential direction, and an engaging element that can engage with the raised portion. According to this feature, by engaging the engaging element at any position on the surface of the brushed portion, the diameter of the cover body can be freely adjusted to fit the user's thighs, and since the brushed portion is formed wide, it is less noticeable and has an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0014] The cover body is characterized in that a stretchable base material having stretchability is disposed so as to extend in the vertical direction. According to this feature, the thighs have a larger muscle mass than other parts of the body, and it is known that their cross-sectional area changes significantly with flexion and extension of the legs. Therefore, the elastic base material can absorb changes caused by physical movements such as walking, running, and playing sports, thereby preventing adverse effects on physical movements.

[0015] The cover body is characterized in that a first sheet material having a heat retaining function and a stretchable base material having stretchability are bonded together in the up-down direction. According to this feature, changes in the thigh area caused by body movements are mainly absorbed by the stretchable material, and displacement of the first sheet material can be reliably prevented.

[0016] The stretchable base material having stretchability is disposed on the inner thigh side. According to this feature, the inner thighs are generally highly sensitive areas where nerve tissue is densely concentrated, and the stretchable base material arranged on the inner thigh side absorbs the amount of movement by itself, effectively preventing chafing at the inner thighs between the cover body and the bottom fabric located inside thereof caused by leg movements such as exercise.

[0017] The fastening means is characterized in that it is provided unevenly on the crotch side of the side portion of the bottoms. According to this feature, the fastening means does not interfere with the legs during movement, and is unlikely to get in the way of exercise when wearing cold weather clothing for the thighs.

[0018] The cover body is characterized in that an extension portion extending to below the knee is provided on the lower end side thereof, and a wrapping means for wrapping the extension portion at a position below the knee is provided. According to this feature, by wrapping the extension portion at a position below the knees with the wrapping means, it is possible to prevent cold air from entering the cover body from below and to regulate the upward movement of the cover body.

[0019] The extension portion is characterized in that it is made of a stretchable base material having stretchability. According to this feature, movement of the cover body due to body movement affects the extension portion extending below the knee, but the movement is effectively absorbed due to the elasticity of the extension portion. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in which the cold weather clothing according to the first embodiment of the present invention is worn. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a cold weather garment according to a first embodiment of the present invention, worn with knees bent in particular. [Diagram 3] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the locking means and the seat portion in an unfolded state. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a state in which the sheet portion of the cold weather clothing is wrapped around the thighs. [Diagram 5] 10 is a side view showing the cold weather garment when worn with the fastening means fastened to a pocket. FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a side view showing the cold weather garment when worn with the fastening means fastened to the belt. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a cold weather garment according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 11 is a plan view showing a retainer constituting the fastening means in the cold weather clothing of Example 2. FIG. [Figure 9]9 is a cross-sectional view of the holder shown in FIG. 8 along the line AA. [Figure 10] 13(a) to 13(d) are plan views showing the height positions of engaged portions of holders arranged at different angles. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a cold weather garment according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 13A is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the inner diameter of the cover body is at its maximum diameter, and FIGS. 13B and 13C are cross-sectional views showing that the inner diameter of the cover body can be appropriately adjusted. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0021] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A cold weather garment according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. EXAMPLES

[0022] The cold weather clothing according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 6. Directions such as up, down, left, right, front, and back are indicated by arrows on each page, while the right leg of the user will be referred to as the "right leg" and the left leg will be referred to as the "left leg" regardless of the directions indicated by the arrows on each page. In addition, in the cold weather clothing, the side that faces the leg when worn will be referred to as the back side, and the opposite side will be referred to as the front side.

[0023] As shown in Fig. 1, the cold weather garments 1R and 1L are thigh-protective garments that are worn by wrapping the right and left leg surfaces of bottoms, here slacks B, around both thighs. In this embodiment, a cold weather garment is described that covers so-called skinny-type slacks B that are used in sports such as golf, walking, and running, and are made of relatively thick fibers with high thermal insulation and fit closely to the user's legs. Although not described in the embodiment, work pants and slacks are generally not skinny-type, but are made thick and functional, are relatively thick, and have a high thermal insulation effect, but become even warmer when covered with cold weather garments.

[0024] As shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the worn cold weather garments 1R, 1L are mainly composed of a cover body 10 that is tubular from the thighs to below the knees (see Fig. 1 and 2) and can be unfolded into a single piece of cloth (see Fig. 3), and a hanging device 20 (fastening means) for fastening the cover body 10 to the edge of a pocket of slacks B. Since the cold weather garments 1R, 1L are symmetrical to each other, the following description will be given using the cold weather garment 1L as an example unless otherwise specified. Also, common components will be described with common reference numerals.

[0025] The cover body 10 is cylindrically shaped to cover each thigh individually, and includes a suspender 20, which is a fastening means that is fastened to a part of the slacks B or the belt BL to restrict the downward movement of the cover body 10. By fastening this fastening means to a part of the slacks B or the belt, the upper end side does not slide downward, and the thighs can be effectively kept warm, providing an effective cold protection function. The cover body 10 only needs to be cylindrical when covering each thigh individually, and may usually be a sheet as shown in FIG. 3. Naturally, the suspender 20, which is a fastening means, also has the function of changing the relative position between a part of the bottoms or the belt and the cover body 10.

[0026] The fastening means 20 is fixed to the napped surface 11a of the second sheet material 11 by fastening means such as a fastener that is detachable from the cover body 10, and by changing the fastening position, the relative position of a part of the slacks B or the belt BL to the cover body 10 can be changed. Therefore, the user can move and adjust the fastening means 20 and appropriately change the vertical position of the cover body 10 while checking the fit.

[0027] The second sheet material 11, which is relatively thick, is formed of, for example, a quilted fabric, and its surface 11a is a raised surface as described above. 13 is a first sheet material having a heat-retaining function, and its surface 13a is located on the front side of the thighs as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. This surface 13a is a surface for which design consideration is given to enhancing the fashionability of the slacks B, such as the color and texture. The first sheet material 13 may be a material in which multiple layers of material are layered, or may be a single-layer material. 12 is a stretchable base material having stretchability, and may be a multiple-layer material, but in this embodiment, it is a single-layer material made of a thin material.

[0028] A so-called male hook-and-loop fastener portion 16 consisting of a plurality of hook-shaped protrusions is fixed to the back side of the first sheet material 13 along the side edge. This hook-and-loop fastener portion 16 is capable of engaging with the napped surface 11a of the second sheet material 11. In other words, the cover body 10 constitutes a thickness adjustment means capable of adjusting the inner diameter of the cover body 10 from top to bottom. More specifically, the second sheet material 11 has a large napped surface 11a that spreads out in width, and the male hook-and-loop fastener portion 16 extending from top to bottom can be engaged with the napped surface 11a at an appropriate position, so that the thickness can be adjusted continuously or stepwise from top to bottom.

[0029] The thighs are generally thicker at the top and thinner toward the bottom, with considerable individual variation in thickness. According to this embodiment, the thickness can be adjusted at each position in the vertical direction of the cover body 10, so that at least the degree of friction between the surface fabric of the slacks B and the inner surface of the cover body 10 can be freely adjusted. More specifically, as shown by the line segment L in Figure 7 which illustrates another embodiment, the male hook-and-loop fastener portion 16 is engaged in an inclined state with the napped surface 11a of the second sheet material 11.

[0030] In particular, if the cover body 10 were a cylinder that covered each thigh individually, it would be thought that each cover body 10 would move freely and would be prone to rubbing against the slacks B, but as described above, the degree of pressure and therefore the degree of rubbing between the composite layered with the slacks B, cover body 10, and underwear can be adjusted, improving the fit of this composite, including during exercise. Also, by adjusting the gap between the cover body and the bottoms, it is possible to adjust the temperature.

[0031] In addition, the second sheet material 11 has a large, brushed surface 11a that spreads out over a wide area, and a male hook-and-loop fastener portion 16 that extends up and down the brushed portion can be engaged at an appropriate position, so that the second sheet material 11 and the first sheet material 13 are partially overlapped to form a multi-layer structure, thereby enhancing the heat retention effect at the overlapping position.

[0032] The stretchable base material 12 is formed from a high tension knit having stretchable properties, and is fixed between the second sheet material 11 and the first sheet material 13 by sewing or adhesive, thereby forming the upper sheet structure 15 of the cover body 10.

[0033] It is known that the thigh has a larger muscle mass than other parts of the body, and the cross-sectional area changes significantly with bending and straightening of the legs. According to this embodiment, the changes in the thigh caused by physical movements such as walking, running, and sports are absorbed by the stretchable base material 12, and adverse effects on physical movements when wearing the cold weather garment 1 can be prevented.

[0034] In particular, according to this embodiment, the fastening means 20 described later is fastened to the outer thigh like a pocket P or belt BL of the slacks B, so that the stretchable base material 12 having stretchability is arranged on the inner thigh side as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The mutual pressure and therefore "rubbing" of the composite of the slacks B, the cover body 10, and the underwear layered together during exercise or work is felt as a bothersome sensation, especially in the inner thigh where nerve tissue is densely packed and highly sensitive. However, since the stretchable base material 12 is arranged on the inner thigh side, the "rubbing" at the inner thigh position between the cover body and the fabric of the bottoms located inside thereof caused by leg movements such as exercise is absorbed by the stretching of the stretchable base material 12 itself and is effectively prevented. In addition, it is possible to reliably prevent the positional deviation of the first sheet material 13 caused by changes in the thigh due to body movements.

[0035] The extension portion 14 is formed by high tension knitting into a strip shape having approximately the same width as the width from the rear end of the second sheet material 11 to the front end of the first sheet material 13, and is fixed by sewing or gluing across the lower ends of the second sheet material 11, the stretchable base material 12, and the first sheet material 13. A below-knee adjustment means 17 consisting of a so-called male hook-and-loop fastener portion 17A having a plurality of hook-shaped naps on one side and a so-called female hook-and-loop fastener portion 17B having a plurality of loop-shaped naps on one side is fixed to the surface of the extension portion 14, so that the extension portion 14 can be held at a position below the knee by utilizing a drawstring adjustment.

[0036] By wrapping the extension 14 at a position below the knees with the below-knee adjustment means 17, which is a wrapping means, it is possible to prevent cold air from entering the cover body from below and to regulate the upward movement of the cover body 10. Since the extension 14 is made of a stretchable base material having stretchability, movement of the cover body 10 due to body movement affects the extension 14 extending below the knees, but the stretchability of the extension effectively absorbs that movement.

[0037] Next, the sling 20, which is the fastening means used in this embodiment, will be described. The sling 20 is composed of a fastener 21 (fastening portion) formed in an R-shape in a side view and opening downward, a belt-like hanging portion 22 hanging down from the fastener 21, and a so-called male hook-and-loop fastener portion 23 formed in a belt-like shape with a plurality of hook-like raised portions on one side, and the hook-and-loop fastener portion 23 is capable of engaging with the surface 11a of the second sheet material 11. This fastening means is provided unevenly on the crotch side near the outer thighs on the side of the bottoms, and is configured so that the fastening means does not interfere with both legs during movement and is unlikely to get in the way of exercise when wearing a thigh-protection garment.

[0038] 5 shows a state in which the fastener 21 of the sling 20 is fastened to the pocket P of the slacks B, and Fig. 6 shows a state in which the fastener 21 of the sling 20 is fastened to the belt BL. If the pocket P has a deep opening, it is possible to conceal the sling 20 and the fastener 21 inside the cover body 10.

[0039] Next, a method of putting on the cold weather garment 1L will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 5. First, the fastener 21 of the sling 20 with the hook-and-loop fastener portion 23 engaged with the surface 11a of the second sheet material 11 is engaged with the pocket P of the slacks B. This causes the weight of the cover body 10 to be supported by the slacks B via the sling 20, in other words, a temporary holding state.

[0040] The suspender 20 can be freely adapted to the position and shape of the pockets P, and the temporarily held cover body 10 can be positioned at a desired position, since the engagement position of the suspender 20 with respect to the cover body 10 can be freely selected in the vertical and width directions. The suspender 20 can also be engaged with the surface 11a of the second sheet material 11 at an angle.

[0041] 1 and 4, the cover body 10 is wrapped around the thighs with the first sheet material 13 on the outside, and the hook-and-loop fastener portion 16 on the back side of the first sheet material 13 is engaged with the front surface 11a of the second sheet material 11. In detail, the back surface of the stretchable base material 12 is abutted against the inner thigh (the side of the midline of the body), and the back surface of the second sheet material 11 is abutted against the outer thigh (the side of the body), rear side, and front side of the thigh, and the back surface of the first sheet material 13 is overlapped on the front surface 11a of the second sheet material 11 on the front side of the thigh, and the hook-and-loop fastener portion 16 is engaged with the front surface 11a of the second sheet material 11 at the outer thigh (the side of the body) of the thigh (see FIG. 7).

[0042] In this way, the thickness adjustment means consisting of the hook-and-loop fastener portion 16 and the surface 11a of the second sheet material 11 allows the glove to be adjusted to fit the thickness and shape of each user's thigh, and the unity between the thigh and the sheet portion 15 makes the glove comfortable to wear and adapts to the movements of the body during sports such as golf, walking, and running.

[0043] As described above, the cold weather clothing 1R, 1L in this embodiment is worn over the slacks B by adjusting the inner diameter of the sheet portion 15 consisting of the first sheet material 13 and the second sheet material 11 to fit the thickness and shape of the thighs, so that the cold weather clothing 1R, 1L is easy to put on and take off depending on the temperature environment surrounding the wearer, while facilitating physical movements during sports such as golf, walking, and running.

[0044] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the thickness of the cold weather garments 1R, 1L is adjusted to fit closely to the surface of the slacks B, and therefore the garments are highly integrated with the slacks B. Furthermore, if a thin fabric is used for the first sheet material 13 and the second sheet material 11, the effect on performance during sports and other activities is extremely small, and the cold weather garments 1R, 1L can effectively retain warm air inside because they are thin yet fit closely to the surface of the slacks B.

[0045] In addition, the cold weather clothing 1R, 1L follows the deformation of the slacks B due to the expansion and contraction of the slacks B and the movement of the body. For example, when bending during bending and stretching exercise, the thighs temporarily swell greatly at their base due to muscle contraction, and the corresponding part of the slacks B is also stretched to a certain extent. At this time, the base (upper side) of the cold weather clothing 1R, 1L is subjected to a force that pushes it toward the knee (lower side) due to the inclination of the swollen thighs, but the height position of the upper side of the cold weather clothing 1R, 1L is maintained because the fastener 21 of the sling 20 is engaged with the pocket P of the slacks B. In this way, since the slacks B and the upper side of the cold weather clothing 1R, 1L do not move relative to each other even during body movement, the cold weather clothing 1R, 1L does not shift in position, and an effective heat retention state can be maintained.

[0046] In addition, the high elasticity of the stretchable base material 12 formed from high tension knit makes it easy to fit the garment to the thickness and shape of each user's thighs, and since the stretchable base material 12 follows the movement of the user's thighs, it makes it easy to perform physical movements.

[0047] 1 and 4, the extension 14 located on the lower side of the stretchable base material 12 is wrapped around the area below the knee, and the male hook-and-loop fastener 17A is engaged with the female hook-and-loop fastener 17B. In this way, by wrapping the extension 14 around the area below the knee with the hook-and-loop fasteners 17A and 17B, it is possible to prevent cold air from entering the cover body 10 from below, and to utilize the shape of the knee to restrict the upward movement of the cover body 10. In addition, due to the stretchability of the extension 14 formed from the high tension knit, the extension 14 follows the movement of the user's knee, making it easier to move the body.

[0048] 1 and 2, the stretchable base material 12 arranged on the inner thigh side is not only relatively thinner than the second sheet material 11 and the first sheet material 13, but is also stretchable, so that the stretchable base materials 12 of the cold weather garments 1R, 1L are unlikely to interfere with each other even when the inner thighs are brought very close to each other during sports such as golf, walking, running, etc. In particular, the "rubbing" at the inner thigh position between the cover body 10 and the fabric of the slacks B located inside it, which occurs during leg movements such as exercise, is absorbed by the stretching of the stretchable base material 12 itself and is effectively prevented.

[0049] Furthermore, since the fastener 21 of the sling 20 shown in FIG. 5 is configured to engage with the pocket P of the slacks B, it is positioned on the outer thigh (side of the body) and does not get in the way during sports such as golf, walking, and running, where the inner thighs are very close to each other.

[0050] 6, the fastener 21 of the sling 20 can be fastened to a belt BL. Similarly, the fastener 21 can be fastened to a belt loop (belt loop) P2 of slacks B.

[0051] The fastener 21 is not limited to a hook-like fastener as shown in the embodiment, but may be, for example, a clip. The sling 20 is not limited to a configuration in which it is detachably engaged with the surface 11a of the second sheet material 11 by the hook-and-loop fastener 23, but may be, for example, sewn to the surface 11a of the second sheet material 11, and the sling part 22 may be configured to be adjustable in length. EXAMPLES

[0052] Next, a cold weather garment according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 7 to 10. Note that a description of the same configuration as in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 7, the cold weather garments 11R, 11L are configured such that, instead of using a locking means using a hanging device 20, the cover body 30 can be temporarily held to the slacks B and held at a certain height by a locking means 33 consisting of a permanent magnet 31 provided on the sheet portion 25 constituting the cover body 30 and a retainer 32 having a magnetic body that is magnetically attracted to the permanent magnet 31.

[0054] The permanent magnet 31 is embedded in the convex portion 26 that bulges upward at the upper end side of the sheet portion 25. Although not shown in detail, the permanent magnet 31 is disposed between the front and back cloths that constitute the sheet portion 25, and these front and back cloths are sewn together along the outer edge of the permanent magnet 31, thereby restricting the movement of the sheet portion 25 in the planar direction and also restricting the movement of the sheet portion 25 from being turned upside down. The method of fixing the permanent magnet 31 is not limited to this configuration, and it may be attached to the back cloth by adhesive or the like and exposed on the back side of the sheet portion 25. The permanent magnet 31 is a thin plate having magnetic poles on both the front and back sides of the sheet portion 25, and is a so-called cap magnet that has a strong attraction force unevenly distributed on the back side of the sheet portion 25 by being covered with a cap that opens toward the back side of the sheet portion 25, and it is preferable to use a neodymium magnet with high magnetic strength.

[0055] As shown in Fig. 8, the holder 32 is composed of a rectangular plate material 34 having rounded corners, a metal plate 35 fixed to the plate material 34, and a frame portion 36 surrounding the outer edge of the metal plate 35. The plate material 34 is formed of synthetic resin with a thickness of about 3 mm. More specifically, as shown in Fig. 9, a substantially rectangular hole portion 34a is formed in the plate material 34 penetrating from the front to the back, and the frame portion 36 is fitted and fixed along the inner edge shape of the hole portion 34a, and the metal plate 35 is fitted and fixed in a step portion 36a formed on the back side of the frame portion 36. That is, in this embodiment, the metal plate 35 is indirectly fixed to the plate material 34 via the frame portion 36.

[0056] The hole 34a of the plate material 34 has a large diameter portion 34b on the back side, and a flange portion 36b extending in the outer diameter direction from the back side end of the frame portion 36 is fitted into this large diameter portion 34b. The metal plate 35 is formed of an alloy containing ferromagnetic materials such as iron and nickel, and can be attracted to the permanent magnet 31. In addition, the width dimension L5 of the internal space of the frame portion 36 is slightly larger than the outer dimension of the permanent magnet 31, so that when the permanent magnet 31 and the metal plate 35 approach each other, the permanent magnet 31 enters the internal space of the frame portion 36 and is attracted to the metal plate 35, and the movement of the permanent magnet 31 in the planar direction is restricted by the frame portion 36.

[0057] 8, metal plate 35 is disposed away from the center position of plate material 34 on the plane of plate material 34, and the distances between an imaginary center point α of metal plate 35 and four sides (37A to 37D) constituting the outer edge of plate material 34 are different. In detail, distance L1 between center point α of metal plate 35 and side 37A, distance L2 between center point α of metal plate 35 and side 37B, distance L3 between center point α of metal plate 35 and side 37C, and distance L4 between center point α of metal plate 35 and side 37D are in a relationship that increases in stages (L1 <L2<L3<L4)。

[0058] As shown in Fig. 7, when the cover body 30 is temporarily held and held at a height, the holder 32 is inserted into the pocket P of the slacks B with the frame portion 36 facing outward. At this time, one of the four sides (37A to 37D) of the plate material 34 is selected and the selected side is arranged along the seam S that forms the bottom of the pocket P. Next, the permanent magnet 31 of the cover body 30 is attracted to the metal plate 35 via the fabric on the outside of the pocket P and the fabric of the slacks B at the corresponding part. In this way, the slacks B are sandwiched by the attraction between the permanent magnet 31 and the metal plate 35, and the cover body 30 can be temporarily held to the slacks B and held at a height.

[0059] Furthermore, by aligning any one side (37A to 37D) of the plate material 34 with the seam S that constitutes the bottom of the pocket P, downward movement of the holder 32 inside the pocket P is restricted. In addition, the permanent magnet 31 is restricted from moving in a planar direction in the internal space of the frame portion 36 of the holder 32. Therefore, even when a large force is applied during exercise, particularly bending and stretching exercise, that pulls the cover body 30 toward the knees, the height position of the upper side of the cover body 30 relative to the slacks B can be strongly maintained.

[0060] In addition, since the permanent magnet 31 is built into the protrusion 26 that bulges upward from the upper end of the base of the sheet portion 25, it can easily be used in a shallow pocket P.

[0061] In addition, the retainer 32 constituting the locking means 33 is arranged inside the pocket P and is not exposed, and the paired permanent magnet is also built into the sheet portion 25 and is not exposed, so that the locking means 33 is not conspicuous and has an excellent aesthetic appearance.

[0062] In addition, because it utilizes the attraction between the permanent magnet 31 and the magnetic metal plate 35, the ability to hold the cover body 30 is unlikely to deteriorate even with repeated attachment and detachment. In addition, because it is not configured to be hooked onto the edge of the pocket P, it is possible to prevent damage such as ripping or unraveling of the seams of the bottoms to which it is attached.

[0063] As described above, the distance between the center point α of the metal plate 35 and the four sides (37A to 37D) constituting the outer edge of the plate material 34 is different, so that the distance between the seam S and the center point α of the metal plate 35 can be adjusted in four stages by selecting the side along the seam S, as shown in Fig. 11. Therefore, although the depth of the pocket P differs depending on the slacks, by adjusting the height position of the center point α, the cover body 30 can be held at a height position where a heat retention effect can be expected or at a height position according to preference.

[0064] The holder 32 is not limited to the above-mentioned configuration, and may be formed integrally with the frame 36 and the plate material 34. Alternatively, the plate material 34 may not be formed with the large diameter portion 34b, and the flange portion 36b of the frame 36 may be abutted against the edge of the hole 34a of the plate material 34 and fixed with an adhesive or the like.

[0065] Furthermore, the plate material 34 is not limited to synthetic resin, and may be made of, for example, synthetic leather or genuine leather. In this case, the frame portion 36 and the metal plate 35 may be held in place by sandwiching the flange portion 36b of the frame portion 36 between two plates serving as the outer and inner linings.

[0066] Furthermore, the metal plate 35 is not limited to being fitted into the step portion 36a of the frame portion 36. For example, the metal plate 35 may be fitted into a large diameter portion formed on the back side of the plate material 34, and the frame portion 36 may be fixed to the front side of the plate material 34 by adhesive or the like. EXAMPLES

[0067] Next, a cold weather garment according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 11 and 12. Note that a description of the same configuration as in the first and second embodiments will be omitted.

[0068] As shown in Fig. 11, the cover body 40 of the cold weather garment 21L (21R is not shown) is composed of a first sheet material 41, an elastic base material 42, and a second sheet material 43, and adjacent ends of the first sheet material 41 and the second sheet material 43 are connected by a flexible thin fabric 45. More specifically, a hook-and-loop fastener portion 16 is provided at an end of the back surface of the first sheet material 41, and one end of the fabric 45 is sewn to an inner part of the first sheet material 41 that does not interfere with the hook-and-loop fastener portion 16. The hook-and-loop fastener portion 16 is engageable with the surface 41a of the cover material 41, and the inner diameter of the cover body 40 can be adjusted by the position of engagement (see Figs. 12(b) and (c)).

[0069] In this way, the adjacent ends of the first sheet material 41 and the second sheet material 43 are connected by the fabric 45, so that when putting on or taking off the shoes, the hook-and-loop fastener 16 is released and the inner diameter of the cover body 40 becomes the maximum diameter (see FIG. 12(a)), and the shoes are put on or taken off starting from the toes. In this way, when putting on the cover body 40, the cover body 40 has a cylindrical shape from the start, making it difficult to put on the cover body 40 in the wrong direction.

[0070] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention also includes modifications and additions that do not deviate from the gist of the present invention.

[0071] For example, in the above-mentioned Example 1, the hook-and-loop fastener portion 16 constituting the thickness adjustment means has been described as being configured so as to be freely attached within the range of the surface 11a of the second sheet material 11, but this is not limited thereto, and for example, a female hook-and-loop fastener portion may be formed along the longitudinal direction of the second sheet material 11, or multiple female hook-and-loop fastener portions may be provided spaced apart in the vertical direction.

[0072] Furthermore, the engaging means in the thickness adjustment means is not limited to a hook and loop fastener, but may be, for example, a hook, a snap button, etc. Furthermore, although the hook and loop fastener portion 16 and the raised portion are used as the thickness adjustment means, magnets or magnetic bodies may be attached to the respective predetermined positions and engaged by magnetic attraction, or magnetic attraction may be used as a temporary fastening means.

[0073] Furthermore, the extension portion 14 that is wrapped around the knees is not essential and may be omitted.

[0074] The locking means 33 in the second embodiment may be configured to include a magnetic body on the cover body 30 side and a permanent magnet on the holder 32 side.

[0075] Moreover, the frame portion 36 of the holder 32 in the second embodiment may be omitted.

[0076] Also, the plate material 34 of the holder 32 in the second embodiment is not limited to a rectangle, but may be a square, a triangle, or a polygon with pentagons or more sides. Furthermore, it may be a circle or an ellipse, although it is difficult to fit it along the seam at the bottom of the pocket P.

[0077] 11, the permanent magnet 31 constituting the locking means 33 may be embedded in a protrusion 46 that bulges upward at the upper end side of the cover body 40, and a second permanent magnet 31B may also be embedded in the lower end of the cover body 40. In this way, by wearing a cold weather garment 21L upside down on the right leg and a cold weather garment 21R upside down on the left leg, the permanent magnet 31B will be positioned at the top, and the height position of the permanent magnet attracted to the holder 32 can be appropriately changed depending on the presence or absence of the protrusion 46.

[0078] In addition, in the above embodiment, the fabric material constituting the sheet portion 15 and the cover body 40 has been described as being a stretchable base material and a first sheet material and a second sheet material sandwiching the stretchable base material, but the configuration is not limited to one stretchable base material sandwiched between two thick portions, and may be composed of two or more stretchable base materials and three or more thick portions connected together.

[0079] Furthermore, the sheet portion 15 and the cover body 40 are not limited to being constructed from a combination of fabric materials of different thicknesses, such as a stretchable base material and a thick fabric portion, but may be constructed, for example, from a single continuous piece of thin fabric of the same thickness.

[0080] In addition, the cold weather clothing can be worn not only with skinny-style slacks, but also with a wide variety of bottoms that cover the left and right thighs independently, such as jogger pants with wide thighs and tapered hems, or knee-length shorts. [Explanation of symbols]

[0081] 1R, 1L Cold weather clothing 10 Cover body 11 First sheet material 11a surface 11R, 11L Cold weather clothing 12 Stretchable base material 13 Second sheet material 14 Extension 15 Seat section 16 Hook and loop fastener 17 Below knee adjustment means 17A Hook and loop fastener 17B Hook and loop fastener 20 Hanging equipment 21 Fasteners 21R, 21L Cold weather clothing 22 Hanging part 23 Hook and loop fastener 25 Seat section 26 Convex 30 Cover body 31 Permanent magnets 31B 2nd permanent magnet 32 Holder 33 Locking means 34a hole 34b Large diameter section 34 Board material 35 Metal plate 36 Frame section 36a Stepped section 36b Flange part Area 37A~37D 40 Cover body 41 First sheet material 41a surface 42 Stretch base material 43 Second sheet material 45 Fabric 46 Convex B Slacks (Bottoms) BL Belt P Pocket α center point

Claims

[Claim 1] A cold weather garment for thighs, comprising a cover body to be worn so as to cover the surface of bottoms, the cover body being tubular so as to cover each thigh individually, and having a fastener that is engaged with an edge of a pocket of the bottoms and restricts the downward movement of the cover body; The fastener is provided at an upper position on the side of the cover body on the outer thigh side.

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