Hygienic Cap

Abstract

To provide a sanitary cap that is easy to use, comfortable, and can perform all necessary functions by itself.SOLUTION: There is provided a sanitary cap 1 with a cap body 1A sewn in a hood shape with a flexible fabric covering at least an entire head and neck except for a user's face, in which by sewing another fabric on an inner surface of the cap body 1A, a bag-shaped pocket portion 7 having an open upper portion, and is formed inside a portion of the cap body 1A, corresponding to a back of a user's neck. Here, as another fabric constituting the pocket portion 7, a mesh-like fabric is used. Further, the pocket portion 7 has a horizontally long shape whose width dimension is larger than a height dimension, and its left and right side edge edges 7b extend to a position forward of user's left and right ears.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a hood-like sanitary cap that covers at least the entire head and neck of a user, excluding the face. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, workers in food factories, where strict hygiene management is required, are required to wear sanitary caps to prevent hair from falling off. Conventionally, workers in food factories have worn three types of sanitary caps: a nonwoven fabric cap (hats) worn only on the head, a cloth inner cap that covers the entire head except the face and part of the neck and shoulders of the user wearing the cap, and a cloth outer cap that is worn over the inner cap. Here, the outer cap is long and covers the entire shoulders of the user.

[0003] However, the above three types of sanitary caps are troublesome and time-consuming for users to put on and take off, and they also have problems in that sanitary management, including washing, is difficult. In addition, they are hot and uncomfortable for users, especially in the summer.

[0004] Therefore, a sanitary cap that can satisfy the required requirements by itself has been proposed. For example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 propose a hood-like sanitary cap that covers the entire head of the user except for the face and part of the neck and shoulders.

[0005] When a user wears the sanitary caps proposed in the above Patent Documents 1 and 2, there is a problem that, particularly when the user is a woman with long hair at the back, the hair at the back may protrude from the sanitary cap, making it difficult to ensure complete hygiene.

[0006] Regarding the above problem, Patent Document 3 proposes a configuration in which a mesh-like cloth net is suspended from the rear half of the opening of a hat (cap) worn by the user on the head, and this cloth net is used to cover the back hair that protrudes from the cap. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3064368 [Patent Document 2] JP 2020-050993 A [Patent Document 3] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 59-172735 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] However, in the configuration proposed in Patent Document 3, the mesh-like cloth net is exposed below the hat body, and so there is a possibility that the wearer's loose back hair, which is covered by this cloth net, may fall through the holes in the cloth net.

[0009] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and its object is to provide a sanitary cap that is easy to use, comfortable, and can fulfill all of the necessary functions by itself. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a sanitary cap (1) in which a cap body (1A) made of flexible fabric sewn into a hood shape covers at least the entire head and neck of the user except for the face, and is characterized in that a bag-shaped pocket portion (7) opening upward is formed on the inside of the part of the cap body (1A) that corresponds to the back of the user's neck by sewing another piece of fabric to the inner surface of the cap body (1A).

[0011] According to the present invention, the back hair and side hair of the user wearing the sanitary cap can be stored in a pocket formed inside the rear half of the cap body (the part corresponding to the back of the user's neck), so the back hair and side hair are not exposed to the outside of the cap body, and fallen hair does not fall around and cause hygiene problems. In addition, the back hair and side hair of the user do not cling to the neck, so sweat does not adhere to the neck area, and the user does not feel uncomfortable.

[0012] Furthermore, since the sanitary cap alone can perform the required functions, it is easy to put on and take off, and sanitary maintenance of the sanitary cap is also easy, making it comfortable to use, especially in the summer.

[0013] Here, it is preferable that the separate fabric constituting the pocket portion (7) is a mesh-like fabric.

[0014] According to the above configuration, the pocket is made of a mesh-like fabric that is highly breathable and pleasant to the touch, so the user feels a cool sensation at the nape of the neck where the pocket comes into contact, making the sanitary cap comfortable to use. In addition, the mesh-like fabric makes it easier for hair at the back and sides of the head to adhere to the fabric, which also has the effect of preventing hair from falling out.

[0015] It is also preferable that the pocket portion (7) has a horizontally elongated shape with its width dimension greater than its height dimension, and that its left and right side edges (7b) extend to positions forward of the left and right ears of the user.

[0016] According to the above configuration, even if the user's hair at the back or sides of the head is relatively short, the hair at the back or sides of the head can all be easily and reliably stored in the pocket portion.

[0017] It is desirable that the height (H1) of the widthwise center of the pocket portion (7) be set lower than the height (H2) of both widthwise ends.

[0018] According to the above configuration, when a user wants to tie up their back hair and store it in the pocket, they flip the pocket inside out and store the tied up back hair in the inside-out pocket. Since the pocket has a low height at the center of its width, the pocket can be easily turned inside out, making it easy to store the back hair in the pocket.

[0019] In the above configuration, the height (H2) of both widthwise ends of the pocket portion (7) is higher than the height (H1) of the widthwise center. This allows the pocket portion to reach a higher position on the side of the user's head (around the ears), making it possible to more reliably store hair on the side of the head. In particular, even if the hair on the side of the user's head is relatively short and there is a large amount (number of hairs), all of the hair on the side of the head can be easily and reliably stored in the pocket portion.

[0020] In addition, it is preferable that the left and right side edges (7b) of the pocket portion (7) are gradually inclined from the bottom to the top so as to be gradually directed outward in the width direction.

[0021] According to the above configuration, the opening width of the pocket is increased, so that the user can easily and quickly store the back hair or hair at the sides of the head in the pocket.

[0022] Furthermore, it is preferable that the upper edge (7a) of the pocket portion (7) is sewn to the inner surface of the cap body (1A) by a predetermined length (L) inward from the corners (X) at both ends in the width direction.

[0023] With the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the widthwise center of the upper edge of the pocket from bending or loosening, so that the user can easily place the back hair or side hair in the pocket and store it securely. Also, since the strength of both widthwise ends of the upper edge of the pocket is increased, the pocket is prevented from peeling off or being torn off from the cap body.

[0024] An opening (2) is formed in the front of the cap body (1A) through which part of the user's face is exposed, and it is desirable that the left and right side edges (2a) of the opening (2) extend vertically in an approximately straight line when the cap body (1A) is not in use.

[0025] According to the above configuration, the opening width of the sanitary cap is narrow when it is not in use (when not worn), so when the user wears the sanitary cap, even if the opening of the sanitary cap widens in the width direction, only a part of the user's face is exposed, excluding the cheeks. Therefore, the user's sideburns and other hair do not stick out outside the cap body, and some of this hair does not fall off and scatter around.

[0026] In addition, it is desirable to form eyeglass slots (5) on the left and right sides of the cap body (1A) near the opening (2) and at a height position approximately equal to the height of the user's left and right ears, for inserting the left and right portions of the frame (11) of eyeglasses (10) used by the user into the cap body (1A).

[0027] According to the above configuration, a user who wears glasses can insert the left and right parts of the frame of the glasses into the glasses slots formed on the left and right sides of the cap body and hang them on both ears. Therefore, even a user who needs to wear glasses can work while wearing the glasses over the sanitary cap.

[0028] Furthermore, mask attachment parts (6) for hanging left and right strings (21) of a mask (20) used by a user may be attached to the outer surfaces of the left and right sides of the cap body (1A) at positions corresponding to the left and right ears of the user, respectively.

[0029] According to the above configuration, a user who is required to wear a mask can wear the mask over the sanitary cap by hanging the left and right strings of the mask on the mask attachment parts while wearing the sanitary cap. Therefore, even though it is a standalone sanitary cap, it can fulfill all of the functions required of it. Effect of the Invention

[0030] According to the sanitary cap of the present invention, the hair at the back or sides of the head is not exposed to the outside of the cap body, and the fallen hair does not fall around and cause sanitary problems. In addition, the hair at the back or sides of the head of the user does not cling to the neck, so sweat does not adhere to the neck area and the user does not feel uncomfortable. In addition, according to the present invention, a sanitary cap that can fulfill all the necessary functions by itself and is easy to use and comfortable can be provided. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0031] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a sanitary cap according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a left side view of the sanitary cap. [Diagram 3] 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 is a developed cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 2. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the sanitary cap is used. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a left side view showing the sanitary cap in use. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a left side view showing the sanitary cap in use. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the sanitary cap in use (with glasses and a mask on). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0032] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a front view of a sanitary cap according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a left side view of the sanitary cap, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is an expanded cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG.

[0034] The sanitary cap 1 shown in these figures is worn by people who work in places where strict hygiene management is required, such as food factories, and has a cap body 1A made of flexible fabric sewn into a hood shape. This cap body 1A covers the entire head of the user except for the face, and parts of the neck and shoulders. For example, this cap body 1A is made of a fabric that is 88% nylon and 12% polyurethane, which has excellent sweat absorption, quick-drying, and moisture absorption / release properties.

[0035] An opening 2 is formed in the center of the width direction of the front surface of the cap body 1A, through which part of the user's face is exposed when the cap is worn (see FIG. 5), and the periphery of this opening 2 and the periphery of the lower end opening 3 into which the user fits the head when the cap is worn are folded back outward by a predetermined width, and the folded back parts are sewn. Therefore, the periphery of the opening 2 on the front surface of the cap body 1A and the lower end opening 3 are hemmed to increase their strength. Here, when the sanitary cap 1 is not in use (not worn), the left and right side edges 2a of the opening 2 that opens on the front surface of the cap body 1A extend approximately vertically in a straight line, as shown in FIG. 1, and the opening width of the opening 2 is kept significantly smaller than the width of the user's face.

[0036] 1 and 2, an eyebrow guard 4 is attached to the upper end of the opening 2 that opens on the front of the cap body 1A to cover the eyebrows of a user wearing the sanitary cap 1. The eyebrow guard 4 is made of the same fabric as the cap body 1A.

[0037] As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, glasses slots 5 for inserting the left and right parts (temples) 11L, 11R (see Fig. 8) of the frame 11 of the glasses 10 worn by the user into the cap body 1A are formed on the left and right sides near the opening 2 on the front side of the cap body 1A and at a height position approximately equal to the height of the left and right ears of the user. Here, as shown in Fig. 3, each glasses slot 5 is formed by sewing three sides of a rectangular fabric 5A, excluding the rear end side, to the inner surface of the cap body 1A to form a space penetrating from the front to the back. That is, the front end of this space opens toward the front through a rectangular opening 5a elongated in the vertical direction formed on the left and right sides of the opening 2 of the cap body 1A, and the rear end of the space opens into the cap body 1A. Therefore, the left and right parts 11L, 11R of the frame 11 of the glasses 10 can be inserted and passed through the left and right glasses slots 5 from the front.

[0038] 1 and 2, mask attachment parts 6 for hanging left and right strings 21 (see FIG. 8) of a mask 20 worn by a user are attached to the outer left and right side surfaces of the cap body 1A at positions corresponding to the left and right ears of the user, respectively. Here, each mask attachment part 6 is formed in a round button shape using the same fabric material as the cap body 1A, and a groove 6a for hanging the string 21 of the mask 20 is formed between the periphery of the mask attachment part 6 and the cap body 1A, as shown in FIG.

[0039] In the sanitary cap 1 of this embodiment, a bottomed bag-like pocket 7 that opens upward is formed on the inside (inner surface side) of the part of the cap body 1A that corresponds to the back of the neck of the user, as shown in Figures 2 to 4. This pocket 7 is made of a mesh-like fabric different from the fabric used for the cap body 1A, and is formed by sewing side edges 7b and a lower edge 7c, excluding an upper edge 7a (most of the middle part excluding the left and right corners X and their vicinity) of the substantially inverted trapezoidal fabric, to the inner surface of the cap body 1A, as shown in Figure 4.

[0040] Here, the pocket portion 7 has a horizontally long shape with a width dimension larger than the height dimension. As shown in FIG. 2, the left and right side edges 7b thereof extend to a position in front of the user's left and right ears.

[0041] Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the upper edge 7a of the pocket portion 7 forms a substantially arc shape concave downward, and the height H1 at the center in the width direction is set lower than the height H2 at both ends in the width direction (H1 < H2). In other words, the height H2 at both ends in the width direction is set higher than the height H1 at the center in the width direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the upper edge 7a of the pocket portion 7 is sewn to the inner surface of the cap body 1A by a predetermined length L inward in the width direction from the corner portions X at both ends in the width direction.

[0042] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the left and right side edges 7b of the pocket portion 7 are inclined by the illustrated angle α so as to gradually extend outward in the width direction from bottom to top. Therefore, the width W1 at the upper end of the pocket portion 7 is set larger than the width W2 at the lower end (W1 > W2).

[0043] Next, the usage state of the sanitary cap 1 configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8.

[0044] Note that FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the usage state of the sanitary cap, FIGS. 6 and 7 are left side views showing the usage state of the sanitary cap, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the usage state of the sanitary cap (the state of wearing glasses and a mask).

[0045] When the user wears the sanitary cap 1 of the present embodiment, with the lower end opening 3 of the cap body 1A facing downward, the user covers the head with the sanitary cap 1 and shifts the covered sanitary cap 1 downward to cover the entire head excluding the face, the neck, and a part of the shoulders as shown in FIGS. 5 to 8. At this time, only a part of the user's face is exposed from the opening 2 that opens on the front surface of the sanitary cap 1, and both cheeks are covered by the sanitary cap 1.

[0046] When the user has long back hair M1 as shown in Fig. 6, the user bundles the back hair M1 and stores the bundled back hair M1 inside the pocket portion 7 formed inside the cap body 1A. In this case, the user turns over the pocket portion 7 and stores the bundled back hair M1 in the turned-over pocket portion 7. Since the height H1 at the center in the width direction of the pocket portion 7 is lower than the heights H2 at both the left and right ends (H1 < H2) as described above, the pocket portion 7 can be easily turned over, and the back hair M1 can be easily stored in the pocket portion 7. Further, the pocket portion 7 has a horizontally long shape with a width dimension larger than the height dimension, and the left and right side edges 7b thereof extend to positions in front of the user's left and right ears (see Fig. 2). Therefore, not only the user's back hair M1 but also the hair M2 on the temples can be surely accommodated in the pocket portion 7.

[0047] Also, as shown in Fig. 7, even when the user's back hair M1 and the hair M2 on the temples are relatively short, the entire back hair M1 and the hair M2 on the temples can be easily and surely stored in the pocket portion 7. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the heights H2 at both ends in the width direction of the pocket portion 7 are higher than the height H1 at the center in the width direction, the pocket portion 7 reaches a higher position around the user's temples (around the ears). Therefore, it is possible to surely accommodate the hair M2 on the temples in the pocket portion 7. Further, since the left and right side edges 7b of the pocket portion 7 are inclined by an angle α shown in Fig. 4 so as to gradually move inward in the width direction from top to bottom, the opening width of the pocket portion 7 becomes larger. As a result, the user can easily and quickly store not only the back hair M1 but also the hair M2 on the temples in the pocket portion 7. Thus, even when the hair M2 on the user's temples is relatively short and the amount (number) thereof is large, the entire hair M2 on the temples can be easily and surely accommodated in the pocket portion 7.

[0048] In this embodiment, the upper edge 7a of the pocket 7 is sewn to the inner surface of the cap body 1A from the corners X at both ends in the width direction by a predetermined length L as shown in Fig. 4, so that the central part of the upper edge 7a of the pocket 7 in the width direction is prevented from bending or loosening. Therefore, the user can easily put the back hair M1 and the hair M2 at the sides of the head into the pocket 7 and store them securely. Also, because the strength of both ends in the width direction of the upper edge 7a of the pocket 7 is increased, the pocket 7 is prevented from peeling off or tearing off from the cap body 1A.

[0049] As described above, when the user stores the back hair M1 and the side hair M2 in the pocket 7 of the sanitary cap 1, the back hair M1 and the side hair M2 are not exposed to the outside of the cap body 1A, so that fallen hair does not fall around and cause hygiene problems. In addition, the back hair M1 and the side hair M2 of the user do not cling to the neck, so sweat does not adhere to the neck area, and the user does not feel uncomfortable.

[0050] Furthermore, since the pocket portion 7 is made of a mesh-like fabric that is highly breathable and pleasant to the touch, the user feels a cool sensation at the nape of the neck where the pocket portion 7 comes into contact, improving the comfort of the sanitary cap 1. In addition, the mesh-like fabric makes it easier for the back hair M1 and hair M2 on the sides of the head to adhere to the fabric, which also has the effect of preventing fallen hair from falling out.

[0051] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the user's eyebrows are covered by eyebrow guard 4 and are not exposed to the outside, so there is no risk of the eyebrows falling out.

[0052] In addition, the left and right side edges 2a of the opening 2 formed on the front surface of the cap body 1A extend vertically in a substantially straight line when the sanitary cap 1 is not in use (not worn), as shown in Fig. 1, and the opening width of the opening 2 when the sanitary cap 1 is not in use (not worn) is narrow. Therefore, when the user wears the sanitary cap 1, even if the opening 2 of the sanitary cap 1 widens in the width direction, only a part of the user's face is exposed, excluding the cheeks, as shown in Fig. 5. Therefore, the user's hair, such as the sideburns on the left and right sides, does not stick out outside the cap body 1A, and part of this hair does not fall and scatter around.

[0053] By the way, when a user needs glasses 10, as shown in FIG. 8, the left and right portions of frame 11 of glasses 10 are inserted through openings 5a on both the left and right sides of opening 2 of hygiene cap 1, passed through glasses slot 5, and the ends are placed over both ears, allowing the user to wear glasses 10 over hygiene cap 1 while working.

[0054] In addition, in food factories and the like where users are required to wear a mask 20, the user can wear the mask 20 by hanging the left and right strings 21 of the mask 20 on the left and right mask attachment parts 6 of the sanitary cap 1, as shown in FIG.

[0055] As described above, according to the sanitary cap 1 of this embodiment, the back hair M1 and the hair M2 on the sides of the head are not exposed to the outside of the cap body 1A, and fallen hair does not fall around and cause hygiene problems. In addition, the back hair M1 and the hair M2 on the sides of the head of the user do not cling to the neck, so sweat does not adhere to the neck area and the user does not feel uncomfortable. In addition, since it can fulfill all the required functions by itself, it is easy to put on and take off, sanitary management of the sanitary cap 1 is easy, and it can be used comfortably even in summer.

[0056] While the above describes an example of the present invention being applied to a sanitary cap that covers the user's neck and part of the shoulders, the present invention can also be applied to longer and larger sanitary caps that can cover the user's entire shoulders.

[0057] The present invention is not limited to the application of the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims and the technical ideas described in the specification and drawings. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 1 sanitary cap 1A Cap body 2 Opening 2a Side edge of opening 5. Glasses Slot 6 Mask attachment part 7 Pocket 7a Upper edge of pocket 7b Side edge of pocket 7c Bottom edge of pocket 10. Glasses 11. Eyeglass frames 20 Mask 21 Mask Strings H1 Height of the center of the pocket width H2 Height of both ends of the pocket in the width direction L: Sewing length of both corners of the pocket width X Corner of the upper edge of the pocket α The inclination angle of the side edge of the pocket M1 Back Hair M2 Temporal hair

Claims

1. A sanitary cap in which a cap body sewn into a hood shape from a flexible fabric covers at least the entire head and neck of a user except for the face, A separate piece of fabric is sewn onto the inner surface of the cap body to form a bag-shaped pocket with an open top on the inside of a portion of the cap body that corresponds to the back of the neck of the user; The pocket portion has a horizontally elongated shape with a width dimension greater than a height dimension, and the left and right side edges of the pocket portion extend to positions forward of the left and right ears of the user, A sanitary cap characterized in that the height of the widthwise center of the pocket portion is set lower than the heights of both widthwise ends.

2. A sanitary cap in which a cap body sewn into a hood shape from flexible fabric covers at least the entire head and neck of a user except for the face, A separate piece of fabric is sewn onto the inner surface of the cap body to form a bag-shaped pocket with an open top on the inside of a portion of the cap body that corresponds to the back of the neck of the user; A sanitary cap characterized in that the left and right side edges of the pocket portion are gradually inclined from bottom to top so as to be gradually outward in the width direction.

3. A sanitary cap in which a cap body sewn into a hood shape from a flexible fabric covers at least the entire head and neck except for the face of a user, A separate piece of fabric is sewn onto the inner surface of the cap body to form a bag-shaped pocket with an open top on the inside of a portion of the cap body that corresponds to the back of the neck of the user; A sanitary cap characterized in that the upper edge of the pocket portion is sewn to the inner surface of the cap body by a predetermined length inward in the width direction from both corners in the width direction.

4. A hygienic cap described in any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the other fabric constituting the pocket portion is a mesh-like fabric.

5. 5. The sanitary cap according to claim 1, wherein the left and right side edges of the pocket are gradually inclined from the bottom to the top so as to be gradually outward in the width direction.

6. 5. The sanitary cap according to claim 1, wherein the upper edge of the pocket portion is sewn to the inner surface of the cap body by a predetermined length inward in the width direction from the corners at both ends in the width direction.

7. An opening is formed in the front of the cap body through which a part of the user's face is exposed, 7. The sanitary cap according to claim 1, wherein the left and right side edges of the opening extend vertically in a substantially straight line when the cap body is not in use.

8. The sanitary cap described in claim 7, characterized in that eyeglass slots for inserting the left and right parts of the frame of eyeglasses used by the user into the cap body are formed on the left and right sides near the opening of the cap body and at a height position approximately equal to the height of the user's left and right ears.

9. A sanitary cap as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that mask attachment parts for hanging left and right strings of a mask used by the user are attached to the outer surfaces of the left and right sides of the cap body, respectively, at positions corresponding to the left and right ears of the user.

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