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Abstract

To provide a brassiere that can support busts of different sizes and is comfortable to wear. [Solution] A brassiere (1) having a pair of cup portions (2) that cover the bust, each of which is provided with a pad (6), and which has a plurality of first connection portions (7) having a certain length, the pad (6) being fixed to the cup portion (2) via the plurality of first connection portions (7), and all or some of the plurality of first connection portions (7) being made of an elastic material.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a brassiere. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, half-top brassieres made of stretchy fabric have been offered. Half-top brassieres are widely used as a first bra for growing girls and for sports because they feel less constricting when worn.

[0003] The cups of brassieres are sometimes fitted with pads. For example, a brassiere has been proposed in which the cups are made up of an outer and inner layer of fabric, with padding housed between these two layers of fabric (see Patent Document 1). The padding can cover the top of the bust and provide firm support for the bust, which sways during exercise. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-303309 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, simply placing the pad between two pieces of fabric can cause the pad to move easily and bend during washing. During intense exercise, the pad's position can shift significantly from the bust. This requires the pad's shape and position to be adjusted every time, which is a hassle.

[0006] The pad can also be fixed to the cup by sewing the periphery of the pad between two pieces of fabric that house the pad, or by adhering the pad to the cup with an adhesive.

[0007] However, by moving the pad back and forth, one pad can support breasts of different sizes. If the pad's position is fixed, this movement in the front and back direction is also restricted, so it is necessary to prepare pads of different sizes to suit different bust sizes in advance.

[0008] Furthermore, when an adhesive is used, the softness of the pad is lost as the adhesive hardens, which can cause discomfort to the wearer.

[0009] The present invention aims to provide a brassiere that can support busts of different sizes and is comfortable to wear. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] A brassiere according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: Depending on the outer and lining A brassiere having a pair of cup portions for covering the bust, each of which is provided with a pad, and a plurality of first connecting portions having a certain length, wherein the pads are: The pad is disposed in the space formed between the outer fabric and the inner fabric, and the periphery including the underside of the pad is via only the plurality of first connection portions 、 and a pair of end portions connected to the cup portion, the end portions being the upper and lower ends of the cup portion. By doing so, the fabric is not fixed to the outer fabric and the inner fabric except for the end portion, and is kept floating. The plurality of first connection portions are characterized by being elastic members. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, a brassiere can be provided that can support busts of different sizes and is highly comfortable to wear. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a brassiere according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the front body. [Figure 3] This is a plan view showing the brassiere from the inside with the lining removed. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a modified example of the brassiere. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the brassiere of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The configuration described below is one embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this.

[0014] In the following description, "up" refers to the direction Y1 in the drawing, "down" refers to the direction Y2 in the drawing, "right" refers to the direction X1 in the drawing, and "left" refers to the direction X2 in the drawing. "In front of the wearer" refers to the direction Z1, and "behind the wearer" refers to the direction Z2.

[0015] (bra) FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a brassiere 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the brassiere 1 comprises a pair of cup portions 2, a back portion 3 and a pair of shoulder portions 4.

[0016] The cup section 2 covers the wearer's bust. The back section 3 extends from both sides of the cup section 2 to cover the wearer's back. The shoulder sections 4 connect the cup section 2 and the back section 3 and are placed over the wearer's left and right shoulders.

[0017] The brassiere 1 can be formed by connecting the shoulders and sides of a front body 51 and a back body 52, each having a neckline and armholes. The lower ends of the front body 51 and the back body 52 can be positioned below the bust, for example.

[0018] 2 shows the configuration of the front body 51. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the front body 51 includes a front fabric 51A and a lining fabric 51B.

[0019] The outer fabric 51A and the lining fabric 51B have the same shape, and the neckline, armholes, sides, and bottom edge are sewn together. The lining fabric 51B is located on the inside that comes into contact with the wearer, and the outer fabric 51A is located on the outside that faces away from the wearer.

[0020] The material of the front body 51 and the back body 52 is preferably flexible and stretchable. This allows the wearer to move easily and improves comfort. A sweat-absorbent material is also preferable, as it improves comfort when worn. Examples of such materials include cotton, acrylic, nylon, and polyurethane.

[0021] The brassiere 1 of this embodiment has elastic members 53 such as rubber provided at the lower ends of the front body 51 and the back body 52. ​​The elastic members 53 make it easier for the brassiere 1 to fit the body of the wearer.

[0022] FIG. 3 shows brassiere 1 from the inside, facing the wearer, with lining 51B removed. As shown in FIG. 3, the brassiere 1 includes a pad 6, a plurality of first connecting portions 7 and a plurality of second connecting portions 8 between the outer fabric 51A and the inner fabric 51B of the cup portion 2.

[0023] (pad) The pad 6 in this embodiment is triangular, with either the left or right corner of the triangle extending toward the armpits so that it covers not only the bust but also part of the armpits. This shape allows the pad 6 to support the armpits where the lymph nodes are located, improving comfort for the wearer, especially during growth.

[0024] The shape of the pad 6 is not particularly limited as long as it can cover the bust, and may be, for example, a simple triangular shape, a circular shape, an oval shape, a square shape, a lemon shape, or an irregular shape.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 2, if the pad 6 has a convex shape that curves around the top 6a, it fits the shape of the bust and provides improved support.

[0026] The pad 6 may be made of a flexible and elastic material such as urethane, silicone, or cotton.

[0027] (First connection part) The pad 6 is fixed to the cup portion 2 via a plurality of first connection portions 7. In this embodiment, one end of each of the plurality of first connection portions 7 is sewn to the pad 6, and the other end is sewn to the cup portion 2, thereby fixing the pad 6 to the cup portion 2.

[0028] The pad 6 is fixed in multiple positions, which effectively prevents the pad 6 from bending or shifting from the bust position during washing, exercise, etc. As no adhesive is used for fixing, it is also possible to prevent the pad 6 from hardening due to the adhesive, improving comfort when wearing.

[0029] The first connecting portion 7 has a certain length d1, and the pad 6 is fixed to the cup portion 2 at a position that is distanced from the cup portion 2 by this length d1. Therefore, while the pad 6 is fixed to the cup portion 2, it can move within a certain range.

[0030] For example, the pad 6 can move in the front-to-back directions (directions Z1 and Z2) of the wearer to match the bust size of the wearer. Therefore, for larger bust sizes, the pad 6 can move forward, and one size pad 6 can support busts of different sizes.

[0031] In addition, the pad 6 can move in the vertical direction (directions Y1 and Y2) and the horizontal direction (directions X1 and X2) to follow the swaying of the bust during exercise, providing a brassiere 1 that is easy to move in and highly comfortable.

[0032] The length d1 from the end of the first connection portion 7 on the pad 6 side to the end on the cup portion 2 side can be set appropriately taking into consideration the allowable range of movement of the pad 6. The length d1 of each first connection portion 7 may be the same or different.

[0033] All or some of the multiple first connection parts 7 are made of elastic material. The first connection parts 7 made of elastic material allow the pad 6 to move beyond the length d1 of the first connection parts 7, improving bust support. Furthermore, the length d1 of the first connection parts 7 made of elastic material can be shortened, reducing discomfort caused by sagging and improving comfort.

[0034] The number of first connection portions 7 is preferably 3 or more. If the number is 3 or more, the pad 6 is easily fixed and is less likely to bend. The number of first connection portions 7 in this embodiment is 5.

[0035] The first connection portions 7 are preferably arranged at positions where the length (distance) d2 of the perpendicular line from the center of the line connecting two adjacent first connection portions 7 to the end of the pad 6 is 1 cm or less. This makes it possible to effectively prevent bending of the pad 6 while reducing the number of connection portions 7 arranged.

[0036] The first connecting portion 7 in this embodiment is a tape member, but it may have any other shape other than a tape shape as long as it has a certain length d1.

[0037] (Second connection part) A pair of pads 6 are connected via a second connecting portion 8. In this embodiment, both ends of the second connecting portion 8 are sewn together with the ends of each pad 6 on the front center M side, thereby connecting the pads 6.

[0038] The connection can prevent bending of the pads 6 on the side of the front center M. Furthermore, since the pads 6 are fixed to each other, it is possible to prevent the pads 6 from shifting in position toward the sides.

[0039] Because the second connecting portion 8 has a fixed length d3, the pads 6 are fixed to each other but can move within a certain range. Because the pads 6 can move according to the size or movement of the bust, one size pad 6 can support busts of various sizes, and the brassiere 1 can be provided with ease of movement and comfort for the wearer.

[0040] If the second connecting portion 8 is positioned close to the top 6a in the up-down direction, it is easier to prevent the pad 6 from rotating.

[0041] The length d2 from the end of the second connecting portion 8 on the left cup portion 2 side to the end on the right cup portion 2 side can be set appropriately taking into consideration the allowable range of movement of the pad 6.

[0042] The second connecting part 8 may or may not be an elastic member. The higher the elasticity of the second connecting part 8, the easier the pad 6 moves and the easier it is for the wearer to move, while the lower the elasticity, the easier it is to prevent the pad 6 from shifting toward the armpit.

[0043] Although the second connection portion 8 in this embodiment is a tape member, the shape is not limited as long as it has a certain length d3.

[0044] When the pad 6 is fixed via the second connection portion 8, the adjacent first connection portion 7 and second connection portion 8 are preferably arranged at positions where the length (distance) d2 of the perpendicular line from the center of the line connecting them to the end of the pad 6 is 1 cm or less. This makes it possible to effectively prevent bending of the pad 6 while reducing the number of first connection portions 7 arranged.

[0045] In this embodiment, the position of the pad 6 is fixed in six directions by five first connection parts 7 and one second connection part 8, and the length d2 of the perpendicular line from the line connecting them is 1 cm or less, so there is little room for the pad 6 to bend.

[0046] The number and positions of the first connection portions 7 can be set according to the shape and size of the pad 6. For example, in the case of a circular pad, the number of first connection portions 7 can be three. In the case of a larger pad with the same circular shape, the number of first connection portions 7 can be five.

[0047] Furthermore, the number of second connection portions 8 is not limited to one, and may be plural.

[0048] In this embodiment, the first connecting portion 7 and the second connecting portion 8 are separate members from the pad 6, but they may be the same member as the pad 6.

[0049] FIG. 4 shows an example of a brassiere 1B in which the second connection portion 8 is part of the pad 6. In FIG. In the pad 6B shown in FIG. 4, the left and right circular pad portions 61 and the second connection portion 8B connecting the pad portions 61 are formed as a single member.

[0050] In the case of the pad 6B illustrated in FIG. 4, since there is little bending on the front center M side, for example, three first connection portions 7 can be arranged on the armpit side.

[0051] As described above, in the brassiere 1 of this embodiment, the pad 6 is fixed to the cup portion 2 by the multiple first connection parts 7. This reduces bending and misalignment of the pad 6. Furthermore, no adhesive is used to fix the pad 6, allowing the flexibility of the pad 6 to be maintained.

[0052] The first connecting portion 7 has a fixed length d1, and all or some of the multiple first connecting portions 7 are made of elastic material, so the pad 6 is fixed but can move within a certain range. This allows the pad 6 to move in the front-to-back direction and support breasts of different sizes. In addition, the pad 6 can move up and down or left and right to fit the bust, improving the fit and comfort when worn.

[0053] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

[0054] For example, the present invention can be applied not only to bras, but also to cupped tank tops, slips, camisoles, dresses, as well as bodysuits, three-in-ones, leotards, swimsuits, and other clothing that has cups that support the bust and can maintain and shape the bust with padding. [Explanation of symbols]

[0055] 1···brassiere, 2···cup portion, 6···pad, 7···first connecting portion, 8···second connecting portion, 51···front body, 51A···outer fabric, 51B···lining

Claims

1. A brassiere with a pair of cups that cover the bust with an outer fabric and a lining, each of which is provided with a pad, a plurality of first connection portions each having a fixed length; The pad is disposed in a space formed between the outer fabric and the lining, and the periphery of the pad including the underside thereof is connected to three or more ends including the upper and lower ends of the cup portion only via the plurality of first connection parts, so that the pad is not fixed to the outer fabric and the lining except for the ends and is maintained in a floating state; The plurality of first connection portions are elastic members. A bra that features:

2. The pad connected to the cup portion is movable in the front-to-back direction of the wearer of the brassiere.

2. The brassiere of claim 1.

3. The plurality of first connecting portions are sewn to the pad and the cup portion.

3. The brassiere according to claim 1 or 2.

4. a second connecting portion having a fixed length; The pads are connected via the second connection portions. The brassiere according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The distance of a perpendicular line from the center of a line connecting two adjacent first connection portions to an end of the pad is 1 cm or less. The brassiere according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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