Clothing having a cup part

Abstract

To provide garment that keeps the bust in cup parts even when the bust moves in accordance with forward bend.SOLUTION: A brassier 1 comprises a pair of support parts 5 arranged on the skin side of each cup part 2. A front center side connection part 51 where the support part 5 connects to the cup part 2 at the front center side, a side connection part 52 where the support part 5 connects to the cup part 2 at the side of a lower side 21, and an upper connection part 53 where the support part 5 connects to a connecting portion between the cup part 2 and a shoulder strap part 4 are formed. The center portion of the support part 5 is formed to be releasable from the cup part 2. A lower side 55 of the support part 5 is arranged at a position ranging from 30% to 60% from a cup top T on a virtual line VL along a curve of the cup part 2 from the cup top T to a lower end 21a of the cup part 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to clothing having a cup portion.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, clothing having a cup portion such as a bra supports the bust, shapes the bust, and prevents it from losing its shape. In addition, a bra may also realize various other functions.

[0003] For example, there is a bra in which a linear core material having a substantially U-shaped front shape is installed in a connecting portion connecting the left and right cups (see Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 ensures that when the body movement becomes complicated such as by bending forward, the linear core material attracts the left and right cups to the center and reliably prevents the left and right cups from opening. Patent Document 1 reliably prevents the left and right cups from moving or deforming in any of the front, rear, left, and right directions, and enhances the stability of the bra.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Since the bra described in Patent Document 1 prevents the cup from separating from the wearer, if the cup separates from the bust due to unexpected movement or the like, the bust may protrude from the cup and the clothing may come off. Thus, it has not been possible to prevent the clothing from coming off even when the bust moves with forward bending (an operation of tilting the upper body forward such as bowing).

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide clothing having a cup portion capable of containing the bust in the cup portion even when the bust moves with forward bending.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the features of the present invention are: a pair of cup portions that cover the bust, a back portion that connects the pair of cup portions on the back side, a pair of shoulder strap portions that connect above the pair of cup portions and connect to the back portion on the back side, and a pair of support portions disposed on the skin side of each cup portion. The support portion has a front center side connection portion that connects to the cup portion on the front center side, a side connection portion that connects to the side of the lower edge of the cup portion, and an upper connection portion that connects to the connection portion between the cup portion and the shoulder strap portion. The central portion of the support portion is formed to be separable from the cup portion. The lower edge of the support portion is disposed at a position of 30% to 60% from the cup top on an imaginary line along the curve of the cup portion from the cup top to the lower end of the cup portion.

[0008] It is preferable that the length of the side connection end of the front center side connection portion on the side of the lower edge of the support portion and the front center side connection end of the side connection portion is longer than the length from the lower edge of the support portion to the lower end of the cup portion on the imaginary line.

[0009] It is preferable that the length from the lower end of the cup portion to the front center side connection end of the side connection portion on the lower edge of the support portion is longer than the length from the lower end of the cup portion to the side connection end of the front center side connection portion on the side of the lower edge of the support portion.

[0010] On the upper edge of the cup portion, it is preferable that a side connection end of the front center side connection portion of the support portion with the upper edge of the cup portion is provided between the front center side end of the cup portion and the intersection of the upper edge of the cup portion with the vertical line passing through the cup top.

[0011] The side connection end of the front center side connection portion of the support portion with the upper edge of the cup portion is preferably formed at a position of 30% to 70% from the front center side end of the cup portion with respect to the length of the upper edge of the cup portion at the intersection of the upper edge of the cup portion with the vertical line passing through the cup top.

[0012] It is preferable that a concave shape is formed on the front center side between the side connection part and the upper connection part of the support part.

[0013] It is preferable that the center on the lower side of the cup part of the side connection part is formed closer to the side end of the cup part than the position half of the length on the lower side of the cup part from the lower end of the cup part to the side end.

[0014] It is preferable that between the front center side connection part and the upper connection part of the support part is formed so as to float from the cup part when placed flat.

[0015] When the wearer wearing the bra stands, the support part extends and closely adheres to the bust. When the wearer takes a forward bending posture, after the support part moves following the movement of the bust accompanying the forward bending, it is preferable that the support part returns to its original position with the bust and prevents the bust from leaving the cup part.

Advantages of the Invention

[0016] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide clothing having a cup part capable of accommodating the bust in the cup part even when the bust moves with forward bending.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description of the drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals. In the embodiments of the present invention, directions such as up, down, left, and right are described based on the state in which the wearer wears the bra 1 unless otherwise specified. In the embodiments of the present invention, forward bending is an operation of tilting the upper body forward, such as in a bowing motion.

[0019] (Embodiment) Referring to FIG. 1, the bra 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. The bra 1 is an example of clothing having cup parts. In the embodiments of the present invention, "standing position" means a case where the upper body is vertical, and it may be a state of sitting on a chair.

[0020] The bra 1 includes a pair of cup parts 2, a pair of back parts 3, a pair of shoulder strap parts, a pair of support parts 5, and a base part 6. The pair of cup parts 2, the pair of back parts 3, the pair of shoulder strap parts, the pair of support parts 5, and the base part 6 are formed symmetrically about the left and right.

[0021] The pair of cup parts 2 cover the bust. The pair of cup parts 2 three-dimensionally cover the left and right busts and have a bell shape in side view and top view. The cup part 2 is three-dimensionally formed by sewing together a plurality of fabrics. An insertion opening for inserting a pad for enhancing bust may be provided on the skin side of the cup part 2. In the embodiment of the present invention, the bra 1 is described for the case of 3 / 4 cup, but other cup shapes such as full cup may be used. In another embodiment, the cup part 2 may be a molded cup made of resin foam, non-woven fabric, etc.

[0022] The pair of back parts 3 connect the pair of cup parts 2 on the back side. The back part 3 is disposed on the back of the wearer and, together with the cup part 2 disposed on the front side of the wearer, wraps around the circumferential direction of the wearer's torso. Further, the back part 3 pulls the cup part 2 by its stretchability to bring the cup part 2 into close contact with the bust, enabling it to be stably disposed on the wearer.

[0023] The pair of back parts 3 have a back connection part 31 which is a member for connecting the pair of back parts 3 on the back side. The back connection part 31 is, for example, a female hook and a male hook. By locking the male hook to the female hook, the pair of back parts 3 can be detachably connected. In the embodiment of the present invention, the case of connecting the back part 3 on the back side is described, but it is not limited to this. In another embodiment, the bra may be a front hook bra having a connection part between the pair of cup parts. Also, like a sports bra, the bra may be formed with the cup part 2 and the back part 3 integrally and worn by covering from the head.

[0024] The pair of shoulder strap parts 4 are respectively connected above the pair of cup parts 2 and, beyond the ridge line of the shoulder, are connected to the back part 3 on the back side. The shoulder strap part 4 raises the cup part 2 from the ridge line of the shoulder to maintain the bust position high and realize the shaping of the bust. The shoulder strap part 4 may be formed to be length-adjustable by an eight-ring or the like.

[0025] The base part 6 is provided below the wearer's bust line and is connected to the pair of cup parts 2 and the pair of back parts 3. A storage part 61 for storing wires is formed at the boundary between the base part 6 and the cup part 2. In the embodiment of the present invention, a wired bra 1 is described, but a non-wired bra may also be used. Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the case where the back part 3 is directly connected to the cup part 2 is described, but the back part 3 may be connected to the cup part 2 via the base part 6.

[0026] The support part 5 is disposed on the skin side of each cup part 2. The support part 5 is provided downward from the vicinity of the cup top position of the cup part 2.

[0027] When the wearer wearing the bra 1 assumes a forward-bending posture, the support part 5 supports the bust so as to avoid the bust protruding from the cup part 2 and keep the bust within the cup part 2. In the embodiment of the present invention, the case where the support part 5 is formed of a smooth single piece of cloth is described, but it is not limited thereto. For example, the support part may be formed in a three-dimensional shape by sewing together a plurality of pieces of cloth.

[0028] According to the findings of the inventors, the bust at the standing position tends to flow outward and downward, while at the forward-bending position, it tends to move toward the midline front side with the change in posture. Further, the bust at the forward-bending position tends to move in the direction away from the central axis of the body (from the upper body to the face direction) according to gravity. In this way, when bending forward, the bust moves toward the midline front side and upward (from the upper body to the face direction), causing the bust to protrude from the cup. Even if it returns to the standing position later, it is difficult for the bust that has once protruded from the cup to return to its original position, resulting in sagging.

[0029] Therefore, in the bra 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the support portion 5 extends and closely adheres to the bust when the wearer is standing. When the wearer takes a forward bending posture, the support portion 5 moves together with the bust following the movement of the bust accompanying the forward bending while remaining in close contact with the bust when standing. Then, due to the force that the support portion 5 tries to return to the stable position (the original position when standing), the bust is returned to the original position. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the bust overflowing from the cup portion 2 and avoid the clothing collapse accompanying the forward bending.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 2, the support portion 5 will be described. FIG. 2(a) is a view for explaining the front center side of the skin side of the left cup portion 2. FIG. 2(b) is a view for explaining the side part of the skin side of the left cup portion 2.

[0031] The support portion 5 is connected to the cup portion 2 by a front center side connection portion 51, a side connection portion 52, and an upper side connection portion 53. The front center side connection portion 51 is connected to the cup portion 2 on the front center side. The side connection portion 52 is connected to the side of the lower side of the cup portion 2. The upper side connection portion 53 is connected to the side of the upper side of the cup portion 2 and is connected to the connection portion between the cup portion 2 and the shoulder strap portion 4.

[0032] The central portion of the support portion 5 is formed to be separable from the cup portion 2. The central portion of the support portion 5 is a portion that is separated from any of the front center side connection portion 51, the side connection portion 52, and the upper side connection portion 53 of the support portion 5. The support portion 5 has ends connected to the cup portion 2, a central portion not connected to the cup portion, and is formed separated from the cup portion 2.

[0033] Since the ends of the support portion 5 are connected to the cup portion 2 and the shoulder strap portion 4 and the central portion is formed to be separable from the cup portion 2, the support portion 5 can act asynchronously with the cup portion 2. For example, the support portion 5 can adhere more closely to the bust than the cup portion 2. Also, even when the bust moves due to forward bending, the support portion 5 can adhere to the bust and follow the movement of the bust, and then, due to the force that the support portion 5 tries to return to the original position, the bust can be returned to the original position together with the support portion 5.

[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, a lower opening H1, side openings H2, and an upper opening H3 are formed in the bra 1. Each opening is a cutout where the support portion 5 is recessed inward with respect to the cup portion 2. The lower opening H1 is formed larger than the side openings H2 and the upper opening.

[0035] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the movement of the support portion 5 when the wearer wearing the bra 1 bends forward will be described. FIGS. 3 and 4 show the left breast, the support portion 5, and the bra 1. The broken lines in FIGS. 3(b) and 4(b) indicate the positions of the lower side 55, side sides 56, and upper side 57 in FIG. 3(a). In FIGS. 3 and 4, the breast B indicates the contour of the breast rising from the wearer's body. Note that the bra 1 and the breast B shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are schematically shown for the purpose of explanation and do not represent the deformation of the breast accompanying the forward bending posture.

[0036] FIG. 3(a) shows the state in the standing position. The support portion 5 is connected to the cup portion 2 by the front center side connection portion 51 and the side connection portion 52, and is connected to the shoulder strap portion 4 by the upper connection portion 53. Each connection portion of the support portion 5 serves as a fulcrum, and the central portion is in close contact with the breast. The shape of the support portion 5 is not in a state where force is applied to a specific location, but is in a state of being stably arranged.

[0037] FIG. 3(b) shows the state at the start of forward bending. When the wearer starts to bend forward, the support portion 5 moves together with the breast following the movement of the breast in the state of being in close contact with the breast. As described above, the breast moves in the direction of the left - right center line and upward (from the upper body to the face direction). Therefore, the lower side 55a and the upper side 57a of the support portion 5 move upward compared to FIG. 3(a), and the side side 56a moves toward the front center side. Along with this, the lower opening H1 and the side openings H2 widen, and the upper opening H3 narrows.

[0038] In the state shown in FIG. 3(b), the force for the support portion 5 to return to its original position does not act, and the support portion 5 follows the movement of the bust.

[0039] FIG. 4(a) shows a state where the forward bend is deeper compared to FIG. 3(b). In the state of FIG. 4(a), the movement amount of the bust increases, and the movement of the support portion 5 following the movement of the bust also increases. Further, while the support portion 5 is connected to the cup portion 2 etc., since the central portion moves following the bust, deformation occurs in the support portion 5. In FIG. 4(a), compared to FIG. 3(b), the lower side 55b and the upper side 57b of the support portion 5 move more upward, and the side edge 56b moves more toward the front center side. Along with this, the lower opening H1 and the side opening H2 become wider, and the upper opening H3 becomes narrower.

[0040] When the state of FIG. 4(a) is reached, the deformation of the support portion 5 increases, and a force to return to the original position acts. The lower side 55b and the side edge 56b of the support portion 5 try to return to the positions of the lower side 55 and the side edge 56 of FIG. 3(a). Further, since the support portion 5 adheres to the bust, along with the force for the support portion 5 to return to the original position, the bust also tries to return to the original position. As a result, although the bust moves due to the forward bend, since it is pressed by the support portion 5, it continues to fit within the cup portion 2 without overflowing from the cup portion 2.

[0041] FIG. 4(b) shows the state when returning from the forward bend to the standing position. The bust that has moved to the left - right center line side and upward (from the upper body to the face direction) during the forward bend starts to move to the side and downward (from the upper body to the abdominal direction). The force for the support portion 5 to return to the original position and the force for the bust to return along with the posture recovery combine, and the support portion 5 and the bust return to the original position.

[0042] In each state of FIGS. 3(b) and 4(a), the support portion 5 is in close contact with the bust, and the bust does not overflow from the cup portion 2. Further, although the support portion 5 moves as the bust moves, the bust can also return to its original state due to the force that returns the support portion 5 to its original position. The bra 1 provided with such a support portion 5 can hold the bust in the cup portion 2 even when the bust moves with forward bending, and can prevent sagging.

[0043] The support portion 5 extends and closely contacts the bust when the wearer is standing while wearing the bra 1. When the wearer assumes a forward-bending posture, the support portion 5 moves following the movement of the bust accompanying the forward bending, and then the support portion 5 returns to its original position with the bust, preventing the bust from separating from the cup portion 2.

[0044] The support portion 5 is connected to the cup portion 2 by the front-center side connection portion 51, the side connection portion 52, and the upper connection portion 53. The central portion of the support portion 5 is formed to be separable from the cup portion 2, so that the support portion 5 can act asynchronously with the cup portion 2. Thereby, the support portion 5 supports the bust and moves with the forward-bending posture, but a force is generated to return to the original position due to the movement. Due to the force to return to the original position, the support portion 5 in close contact with the bust can return to the original position with the bust.

[0045] When the support portion 5 is formed of an elastic material, the elasticity of the support portion 5 may further exert a force for the support portion 5 to return to its original position. When the support portion 5 supports the bust and moves with the forward-bending posture, the support portion 5 extends, and when it extends to a certain extent, the support portion 5 contracts. This contracting force becomes the force for the support portion 5 to return to the original stable position. The force to return to the original stable position generated by the contracting force and the force to return to the original stable position generated by the deformation of the support portion 5 combine, and the support portion 5 in close contact with the bust can return to the original stable position with the bust.

[0046] In the embodiment of the present invention, after the support portion 5 moves following the movement of the bust accompanying forward bending, the support portion 5 exerts a force to return to its original position. Since the support portion 5 is in close contact with the bust, when the support portion 5 exerts a force to return to its original position, the support portion 5 returns to its original position along with the bust. Thereby, the support portion 5 can attract the bust to the wearer and store it in the cup portion 2 so that the bust does not overflow from the cup portion 2.

[0047] FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the direction of the force attracting the bust. In FIG. 5, the central axis C is the axis of the wearer's torso. Also in FIG. 5, the dashed-dotted line is a virtual line, and the arrow indicates the direction of the force exerted by the support portion on the bust.

[0048] FIG. 5(a) is a diagram for explaining the movement of a general support portion. The lower side of the general support portion is provided closer to the lower side of the cup portion than the lower side of the support portion 5 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Such a general support portion is difficult to move because the distance of the lower side is short. Such a support portion is difficult to follow the movement of the bust accompanying forward bending, so the timing at which the force for pressing the bust acts is earlier than that of the support portion 5 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5(a), the direction of the force of the support portion forms an angle shallower than perpendicular with respect to the central axis C. Therefore, a part of the force escapes in a direction other than the direction of the central axis C, and the force in the direction of the central axis C decreases.

[0049] Figure 5(b) is a diagram for explaining the movement of the support portion 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In Figure 5(b), the dashed line indicates the position of the support portion 5 in the standing position, and the thick line indicates the position of the support portion 5 in the forward flexion position. Since the lower side of the support portion 5 is formed longer than the lower side of a general support portion, it is easy to move, and the support portion 5 moves from the position of the dashed line to the position of the thick line as the forward flexion occurs. After moving following the movement of the bust accompanying the forward flexion, the support portion 5 exerts a force to return to its original position. As shown in Figure 5(b), the direction of the force forms an angle that is substantially perpendicular to the central axis C. The direction of the force shown in Figure 5(b) is closer to being perpendicular to the central axis C compared to the direction of the force shown in Figure 5(a). When the support portion 5 moves following the movement of the bust, the support portion 5 moves upward (towards the face side of the upper body). Thereby, the force for the support portion 5 to return to its original position can be exerted in the direction of the central axis C. Therefore, the support portion 5 according to the embodiment of the present invention exerts a force for the support portion 5 to return to its original position after moving following the movement of the bust accompanying the forward flexion, so the bust can be more efficiently attracted to the wearer compared to the example shown in Figure 5(a).

[0050] Referring to Figure 6, the shape of the support portion 5 will be described. Figure 6 is a diagram schematically showing the cup portion 2 and the support portion 5 in the worn state of the bra 1. In Figure 6, the cup top T is the portion that is the tip of the cup portion 2 having a bell shape.

[0051] In Figure 6, the end portion of the support portion 5 is connected to the portion where it overlaps with the cup portion 2, while the lower side 55, the side edges 56, and the upper side 57 are formed to be separable from the cup portion 2. Also, the central portion of the support portion 5 is formed to be separable from the cup portion 2. Also, when worn, the support portion 5 is formed to overlap the cup top. Since the support portion 5 can be in close contact with the tip portion of the bust, the bust can be efficiently held down.

[0052] In FIG. 6, taking the length of the virtual line VL from the cup top T to the lower end 21a of the cup part 2 along the curve of the cup part 2 as 100%. The lower side 55 of the support part 5 is disposed at a position of 30% to 60% from the cup top T on the virtual line VL along the curve of the cup part 2 from the cup top T to the lower end 21a of the cup part 2. Let the length of the virtual line VL be L1, and the length from the cup top T to the intersection point 55k of the lower side 55 of the support part 5 and the virtual line VL on the virtual line VL be L2. The support part 5 is formed such that L2 is at a position of 30% to 60% of L1. Note that the lower end 21a is the lowest point on the lower side 21 of the cup part 2.

[0053] The support part 5 is disposed slightly below the vertical center of the cup part 2, and the lower opening H1 formed by the lower side 21 of the cup part 2 and the lower side 55 of the support part 5 is formed larger than other openings. Thereby, the lower side 55 of the support part 5 is easy to move, and when bending forward, the support part 5 is easy to move following the bust.

[0054] For example, when the lower side 55 of the support part 5 is disposed at a position larger than 60% from the cup top T and closer to the lower side 21 of the cup part 2, when bending forward, the support part 5 is difficult to follow the bust. Thus, similar to the general support part in FIG. 5(a), the force of the support part in the central axis direction decreases, and it becomes difficult to pull the bust in the central axis direction. Also, when the lower side 55 of the support part 5 is smaller than 30% and disposed closer to the cup top, when bending forward, the distance that the support part 5 follows the bust becomes excessively long, and the starting point of the arrow in FIG. 5(b) moves further upward (from the upper body to the face direction). Also in this case, the force of the support part in the central axis direction decreases, and it becomes difficult to pull the bust in the central axis direction.

[0055] By disposing the lower side 55 of the support part 5 at a position with a length of 30% to 60% from the cup top T on the virtual line VL, it becomes possible to move following the bust while being in close contact with the bust.

[0056] The lengths of the connection end 51a on the side of the front center connection part 51 and the connection end 52a on the front center side of the side connection part 52 at the lower side 55 of the support part 5 are longer than the length from the lower side 55 of the support part 5 to the lower end 21a of the cup part 2 on the virtual line VL. Note that the line connecting the connection ends 51a and 52a and the virtual line VL are lines along the curve of the cup part 2. The lower opening H1 is formed in a substantially elliptical shape, with the line connecting the connection ends 51a and 52a in the major axis direction and the line connecting the intersection point 55k of the virtual line VL and the lower side of the support part 5 and the lower end 21a of the cup part 2 in the minor axis direction.

[0057] As described with reference to FIG. 5 and the like, during forward flexion, the bust moves toward the front midline side and upward (from the upper body toward the face direction). By providing the major axis of the lower opening H1 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the moving direction of the bust, the lower side 55 of the support part 5 is more likely to move in the moving direction of the bust.

[0058] The length from the lower end 21a of the cup part 2 to the connection end 52a on the front center side of the side connection part 52 at the lower side 55 of the support part 5 is formed to be longer than the length from the lower end 21a of the cup part 2 to the connection end 51a on the side of the front center connection part at the lower side 55 of the support part 5. The lower opening H1 of the support part 5 is formed such that the side part is wider with respect to the vertical line passing through the lower end of the cup part 2. As described above, during forward flexion, the bust moves toward the front midline side and upward (from the upper body toward the face direction), so by forming the side part to open wider, the support part 5 is more likely to follow the movement of the bust.

[0059] On the upper side 22 of the cup part 2, a connection end 51b on the side of the upper side of the cup part 2 of the front center connection part 51 of the support part 5 is provided between the end part 22a on the front center side of the cup part 2 and the intersection point 22k of the upper side 57 of the cup part 2 and the vertical line passing through the cup top T.

[0060] On the upper side 51c of the front center side connecting portion 51 of the support portion 5, it is formed so as to connect to the cup portion 2. As described above, during forward flexion, the bust moves toward the front midline side and upward (from the upper body toward the face direction). Therefore, the upper side 51c of the front center side connecting portion 51 that connects to the cup portion 2 can receive the moved bust.

[0061] More specifically, the side connection end 51b of the front center side connecting portion 51 of the support portion 5 with the upper side of the cup portion 2 is formed at a position of 30% to 70% from the front center side end 22a of the cup portion 2 with respect to the length on the upper side 22 of the cup portion 2 at the intersection 22k of the vertical line passing through the cup top T with the upper side 22 of the cup portion 2.

[0062] Let the length on the upper side 22 of the cup portion 2 between the front center side end 22a of the cup portion 2 and the intersection 22k with the upper side 57 of the cup portion 2 of the vertical line passing through the cup top T be L3. The length on the upper side 22 of the cup portion 2 of the upper side 51c of the front center side connecting portion 51 of the support portion 5, in other words, the length on the upper side 22 of the cup portion 2 from the front center side end 22a of the cup portion 2 to the side connection end 51b of the front center side connecting portion 51 is L4. In this case, if the length of L3 is 100, the length of L4 is about 30% to 70%.

[0063] When the side connection end 51b of the front center side connecting portion 51 that connects to the upper side 22 of the cup portion 2 approaches the intersection 22k, the movement of the bust during forward flexion is blocked by the support portion 5, the movement amount of the bust decreases, and the movement amount of the support portion 5 also decreases. As a result, in the state as shown in Fig. 5(a), the bust returns to its original position, and the efficiency is poor. Also, since the force with which the support portion 5 presses the bust during forward flexion becomes strong, there may be a case where the bust is indented.

[0064] When the side connection end 51b of the front center side connecting portion 51 that connects to the upper side 22 of the cup portion 2 approaches the front center side end 22a of the cup portion 2, it cannot hold the bust that moves during forward flexion, and the bust overflows from the cup portion 2.

[0065] Therefore, when the length of L3 is 100, a connection end 51b is formed on the side of the front center side connection part 51 on the upper side of the support part 5 so that the length of L4 is about 30% to 70%. Thereby, within the range of the force for the support part 5 to return the bust, it becomes possible to allow the movement of the bust.

[0066] Between the side connection part 52 and the upper connection part 53 of the support part 5, it is formed in a concave shape on the front center side. A side opening H2 is formed between the side edge 56 of the support part 5 and the side edge of the cup part 2. When bending forward, the bust moves in the direction of the anterior midline and upward (from the upper body to the face direction). Therefore, when the lower side 55 of the support part 5 follows and moves during forward bending, the side edge 56 also easily follows the movement of the bust.

[0067] The lower side 55 of the support part 5 has an arch shape with the center convex in the direction of the cup top T. Thereby, the lower side 55 of the support part 5 easily follows the roundness of the bust, and the support part 5 easily follows the bust.

[0068] The upper side 57 of the support part 5 has an arch shape with the center convex in the direction of the cup top T. Thereby, the upper side 57 of the support part 5 easily follows the roundness of the bust, and can efficiently hold the moving bust.

[0069] Since the centers of the lower side 55 and the upper side 57 of the support part 5 have an arch shape convex toward the cup top T, when the bust moves with forward bending, as shown in FIGS. 3(b) and 4(a), the central portion of the support part 5 is easily formed to be narrow. Thereby, the central portion of the support part 5 easily follows the movement of the bust.

[0070] The side connection part 52 is formed on the side of the lower edge 21 of the cup part 2. Specifically, the center 52b of the side connection part 52 on the lower edge 21 of the cup part 2 is formed closer to the side end 23a of the cup part 2 than the midpoint of the length on the lower edge 21 of the cup part 2 from the lower end 21a to the side end 23a. Let the length on the lower edge 21 of the cup part 2 from the lower end 21a to the side end 23a be L5. Let the length on the lower edge 21 of the cup part 2 from the lower end 21a to the center 52b of the side connection part 52 on the lower edge 21 of the cup part 2 be L6. In this case, L6 is longer than half of L5.

[0071] The side connection part 52 is formed at a position closer to the end 23a than the lower end 21a of the cup part 2. Since the side connection part 52 is formed at a position closer to the end 23a than the lower end 21a of the cup part 2, the lower edge 55 of the support part 5 can be made longer and the lower opening H1 can be made larger on the side, so it becomes easier to follow the bust during forward bending.

[0072] Between the front center side connection part 51 and the upper side connection part 53 of the support part 5, it is formed so as to float from the cup part 2 when lying flat. The upper edge 57 of the support part 5 is formed between the front center side connection part 51 and the upper side connection part 53. The fact that the upper edge 57 is formed to float from the cup part 2 means that the curvature of the upper edge 57 is smaller than the curve of the cup part 2. Thereby, when wearing the bra 1, the upper edge 57 of the support part 5 can fit and adhere to the bust, so it becomes easier to follow the bust accompanying forward bending. Also, the floating of the upper edge of the support part 5 is not a large floating that presses the bust in the standing position, but is a floating that fits along the bust in the standing position and allows appropriate following to the bust during forward bending.

[0073] By connecting the upper side connection part 53 to the shoulder strap part 4, it becomes possible to lift the support part 5 by the pulling force of the shoulder strap part 4.

[0074] The brassiere 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is provided with support parts 5 that come into close contact with the bust when the wearer is standing. The support parts 5 move in accordance with the movement of the bust when the wearer bends forward, and then return to their original position together with the bust due to a force that tries to return them to their original position, preventing the bust from spilling out of the cup parts 2 when the wearer bends forward.

[0075] In this way, even if the bust moves when bending forward, the brassiere 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention can store the bust in the cup portion 2, preventing the bust from becoming loose. More specifically, even if the bust moves when bending forward, the brassiere 1 can store the bust in the position it was in before bending forward when it returns to a standing position.

[0076] (Material data) The support portion 5 is formed from a material such as a warp knitted fabric, such as power net, or a weft knitted fabric, such as bare jersey.

[0077] The support part 5 is preferably made of a material having an elongation rate of about 160% to 230% in the direction of greater elongation (the direction of arrow D in FIG. 6) and an elongation rate of about 90% to 190% in the direction perpendicular to the direction of greater elongation. The support part 5 is preferably made of a material having an elongation recovery force of about 30 cN to 130 cN in the direction of greater elongation and an elongation recovery force of about 70 cN to 150 cN in the direction perpendicular to the direction of greater elongation.

[0078] In an embodiment of the present invention, the elongation percentage and elongation recovery force are measured by attaching a 160 mm x 25 mm test piece to a constant-rate extension tensile tester with an upper grip of 25 mm, a lower grip of 35 mm, and a grip interval of 100 mm. A plurality of test pieces are used, each cut so that the direction in which the elongation recovery force is the highest and the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the elongation recovery force is the highest are the longitudinal directions (16 mm sides).

[0079] The elongation rate was measured by attaching the test piece to a constant speed elongation type tensile testing machine and applying a load of 14.7 N to the test piece in the left - right direction and the up - down direction respectively. The elongation recovery force was calculated by attaching the test piece to a constant speed elongation type tensile testing machine, repeating the elongation and recovery a plurality of times at a speed of about 300 mm / min, and taking the average of the elongation force (cN) when the test piece was elongated by 30% and the recovery force (cN) when it was recovered to 30%.

[0080] (Modification example) In the above - described embodiment of the present invention, the case where the support portion 5 overlaps the cup top when worn has been described, but it is not limited thereto. As long as the support portion 5 can support the bust volume, the positional relationship between the support portion 5 and the cup top may be arbitrary, and the support portion 5 may be formed so as not to overlap the cup top when worn or when not worn.

[0081] For example, the support portion 5 is formed so as to cover at least half of the bust top (nipple) when standing. The upper side 57 of the support portion 5 is formed above the center of the nipple when standing. Thereby, the support portion 5 can support the tip of the bust and closely follow the movement of the bust.

[0082] (Other embodiments) As described above, although the embodiments of the present invention have been described, the discussions and drawings forming part of this disclosure should not be understood as limiting this invention. Various alternative embodiments, examples and operation techniques will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure.

[0083] For example, in the embodiment of the present invention, the clothing having a cup portion has been described in the case of a bra, but it may also be an undergarment such as a camisole having a cup portion. Also, the clothing having a cup portion may be a swimsuit, a leotard, a bodysuit, etc.

[0084] The present invention, of course, includes various embodiments and the like not described herein. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention is defined only by the invention specifying matters according to the reasonable claims from the above description.

Explanation of Signs

[0085] 1 Bra 2 Cup part 3 Back part 4 Shoulder strap part 5 Support part 6 Base part 21 Lower side of cup part 21a Lower end of cup part 22 Upper side of cup part 22a End part on the front center side 22k Intersection point 23a End part on the side 31 Back connection part 51 Front center side connection part 51a, 51b Connection ends on the side 52 Side connection part 52a Connection end on the front center side 52b Center 53 Upper side connection part 55 Lower side of support part 55k Intersection point 56 Side edge of support part 57 Upper side of support part 61 Storage part B Bust C Central axis H1 Lower opening H2 Side opening H3 Upper opening T Cup top VL Virtual line

Claims

1. A pair of cup parts that cover the bust, A back part that connects the pair of cup parts on the back side, A pair of shoulder strap parts that connect above the pair of cup parts and connect to the back part on the back side, Comprising a pair of support parts disposed on the skin side of each cup part, A front center side connection part where the support part connects to the end of the cup part on the front center side, a side connection part where the support part connects to the side of the lower edge of the cup part, and an upper connection part where the support part connects to the connection part between the cup part and the shoulder strap part are formed, The central part of the support part is formed to be separable from the cup part, A lower opening is formed between the lower edge of the cup part and the lower edge of the support part, A side opening is formed between the side edge of the support part and the side edge of the cup part, An upper opening is formed between the upper edge of the cup part and the upper edge of the support part, The lower opening is formed wider than the side opening and the upper opening, Clothing having a cup part, characterized in that.

2. On the upper edge of the cup part, between the end of the cup part on the front center side and the intersection of the upper edge of the cup part with the vertical line passing through the cup top of the cup part, a side connection end of the front center side connection part of the support part with the upper edge of the cup part is provided, Clothing having a cup part according to Claim 1, characterized in that.

3. The side connection end of the front center side connection part of the support part with the upper edge of the cup part is formed at a position of 30% to 70% from the end of the cup part on the front center side with respect to the length of the upper edge of the cup part at the intersection of the upper edge of the cup part with the vertical line passing through the cup top, Clothing having a cup part according to Claim 2, characterized in that.

4. The support part, When the wearer is standing while wearing the clothing having the cup part, it stretches and adheres closely to the bust, When the wearer takes a forward bending posture, the support part moves following the movement of the bust accompanying the forward bending, and then the support part returns to its original position with the bust, preventing the bust from separating from the cup part, Has elasticity, Clothing having a cup part according to Claim 1, characterized in that.

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