life jacket

Abstract

To provide a life vest capable of surely expanding an expansion body without wearing the life vest over a jacket, in which the expansion body is capable of supporting a neck surely from below and securing breathing means in an atmosphere for a wearer, having an improved wearing feeling that allows the life vest to be worn not only for leisure or work but also worn daily.SOLUTION: A life vest 1 comprises: an upper garment 5 formed of left and right front bodies 2, 3 and a back body; an expansion body positioned from a top part of the back body to the left and right front bodies of the upper garment, and capable of being expanded by gas filling; and a storage part 8 capable of storing the expansion body. The storage part includes an opening / closing part 9, and at least a part of the expansion body can be externally exposed due to the opening / closing part when the expansion body becomes expanded.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1a

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a life jacket for keeping the wearer afloat in the event of a water accident, and more particularly to a life jacket that can be worn not only during leisure activities such as fishing and yachting in the sea, rivers and lakes, and during work such as marine construction, but also in everyday life when going out, such as walking. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, various life jackets have been known that are worn during leisure activities or work in the sea, rivers, or lakes in case of a water emergency.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an inflatable life jacket that is attached to the inside of a work jacket in a position that comes into contact with the wearer's back, and an inflation device is attached to the inside or outside of the work jacket. In the event of a fall into the sea (underwater), the life jacket is manually or automatically inflated with carbon dioxide gas to save a life. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 7-172388 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, with the life jacket disclosed in Patent Document 1, when the inflatable body inflates, it inflates between the body (underwear) and the work jacket, which causes problems such as the inflatable body not fully inflating or putting unnecessary pressure on the body and making the wearer uncomfortable to wear. Also, because the inflatable body is only supported between the waist belt and the end of the inflatable body, the inflatable body easily comes off from the back of the neck, making it difficult to maintain a posture that supports the neck from below and ensures the wearer's ability to breathe in the atmosphere.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a life jacket that allows the inflatable body to be reliably inflated without the need to wear the life jacket over an outer garment, that reliably supports the neck from below and ensures the wearer's means of breathing in the atmosphere, and that is comfortable to wear, making it possible to wear it not only during leisure or work but also in everyday life. Other objects of the present invention will become clear by reading this entire specification. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A life jacket according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises an outer garment consisting of left and right front panels and a back panel, an inflatable body that is positioned from the upper part of the back panel to the left and right front panels of the outer garment and that can be inflated by filling it with gas, and a storage section that can store the inflatable body, wherein the storage section has an opening and closing section that allows at least a portion of the inflatable body to be exposed to the outside when it is inflated.

[0008] A life jacket according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a first vertical belt for connecting a first end of the inflatable body located on the front portion of the inflatable body to the front portion of the jacket, a first vertical belt for connecting the first end of the inflatable body located on the front portion of the inflatable body to the front portion of the jacket, a second vertical belt for connecting a first position on an upper part of the back portion of the jacket to a lower part of the back portion of the jacket, and a third vertical belt for connecting a second end of the inflatable body located on the upper part of the back portion of the jacket to a second position on an upper part of the back portion of the jacket.

[0009] A life jacket according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a horizontal belt formed around the waist of the jacket, one end of the first vertical belt being connected to the horizontal belt at a first intersection with the horizontal belt, and one end of the second vertical belt being connected to the horizontal belt at a second intersection with the horizontal belt.

[0010] In a life jacket according to one embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal belts are connected to the front body at a position below the wearer's chest. Also, in a life jacket according to one embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal belts are connected to the front body at the first crossing position. Also, in a life jacket according to one embodiment of the present invention, the second vertical belts are connected to the rear body at a first position at the upper part of the back body, below the wearer's neck. Also, in a life jacket according to one embodiment of the present invention, the second vertical belts are connected to the rear body at the second crossing position at the lower part of the back body of the jacket.

[0011] In the life jacket according to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the horizontal belt is disposed inside the outer garment. Also, in the life jacket according to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the second vertical belt is disposed inside the back panel of the outer garment.

[0012] In the life jacket according to one embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal belts are fixed to the outer garment at the first crossing position and the second crossing position.

[0013] In a life jacket according to one embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal belts are adjustable in size, and the jacket is configured to include a guide portion for guiding the horizontal belts.

[0014] In the life jacket according to one embodiment of the present invention, a second horizontal belt that is adjustable in size is provided at the lower part of the jacket.

[0015] In the life jacket according to one embodiment of the present invention, the outer garment is configured to have a storage pocket on at least one of the inside and outside thereof. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the above embodiment, the inflatable body can be reliably inflated without having to be worn over outer clothing, the inflatable body reliably supports the neck from below and ensures the wearer's means of breathing in the atmosphere, and by improving the wearing comfort, it is possible to provide a life jacket that can be worn not only during leisure or work but also in everyday life. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1a] 1 is a front view of a life jacket 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 1b] 1 is a front view of a life jacket 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention with an inflatable body 7 removed. [Figure 1c] 1 is an enlarged rear view of a life jacket 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention with an inflatable body 7 removed. [Figure 1d] FIG. 10 is a front view of a life jacket 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a rear view of a life jacket 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a front view illustrating a connection structure between an inflatable body 7 and each belt of a life jacket 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating each belt of a life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention (parts visible from the outside are shown by solid lines, and parts not visible from the outside (parts that pass through the inside of the jacket 5) are shown by dashed lines). [Figure 5] 1 is a diagram illustrating a first vertical belt of a life jacket 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 6] 1 is a front view of a life jacket 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention when worn. [Figure 7] 1 is a view (back view) of a life jacket 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention when worn. [Figure 8] 1 is a diagram illustrating the material of a life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a life jacket according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Components common to multiple drawings are designated by the same reference numerals throughout the drawings. Please note that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale for ease of explanation.

[0019] 1 and 2 are diagrams illustrating a life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 1 shows a front view of the life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 shows a back view of the life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] A life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a jacket 5 having left and right front panels 2, 3 and a back panel 4, an inflatable body 7 that is inflatable by gas and located from an upper portion 6 of the back panel 4 of the jacket 5 to the left and right front panels 2, 3, and a storage compartment 8 that can store the inflatable body 7. The storage compartment 8 has an opening / closing section 9 (a zipper in the illustrated example) that allows at least a portion of the inflatable body 7 to be exposed to the outside when inflated. The opening / closing section 9 may be located in the area from the chest to the shoulders and in the area around the shoulder blades of the wearer, but is not limited to these. Furthermore, the life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention can be configured as a vest that functions as a life jacket, as well as an outer garment (such as a jacket) that can be worn in everyday life, or as a garment combining an outer garment and an undergarment. However, for convenience, the present specification will be described as a life jacket.

[0021] 1a, 1b, 2, and 3, the storage compartment 8 of the life jacket 1 is formed in a generally inverted U-shape when viewed from the top to bottom of the paper of FIGS. 1b and 2 (the portion supporting the neck and shoulders is on the top), and is located from the upper part 6 of the back body section 4 of the jacket 5 to the left and right front body sections 2 and 3. The storage compartment 8 is sewn to and attached to the jacket 5 at this position. The inflatable body 7 is also formed in a generally inverted U-shape and is stored in the storage compartment 8 when not inflated. Upon inflation, the opening and closing section (in the illustrated example, a zipper) opens under the inflation pressure of the inflatable body (the zipper elements (teeth) come off), causing all or at least a part of the inflatable body 7 to inflate and protrude from the storage compartment 8. Details regarding FIG. 3 will be described later.

[0022] The storage compartment 8 is made of, for example, a synthetic fiber or natural fiber fabric, or a synthetic resin sheet, and is composed of a front portion 11 and a back portion 12 (one of which is the front portion and the other the back portion, but in this specification, they will be as shown in Figure 1). The front portion 11 and the back portion 12 are sewn together at one edge (not shown), and a zipper is provided on the other edge as an opening / closing section 9 (in the example of Figures 1a and 1b, the zipper is on the outside (side) and sewn on the inside (towards the center of the body)), and the edge of the storage compartment 8 can be opened and closed by fastening and detaching the zipper. Preferably, the storage compartment 8 is made of a synthetic fiber, which improves abrasion resistance and durability at the position that protects the inflatable body 7. On the other hand, in a life jacket 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention, the outside (side) may be sewn and the inside (towards the center of the body) may be zippered, as shown in Figure 1(d).

[0023] The inflatable body 7 is inflated by being filled with gas ejected from a gas ejection device (not shown) to which a gas cylinder (not shown) is connected. The gas cylinder is usually filled with carbon dioxide gas or the like.

[0024] The gas jetting device has a gas jetting port (not shown) and a water inlet (not shown), and if water enters the water inlet in the event of a water emergency, an internal water sensing mechanism reacts, automatically opening the seal of the gas cylinder and allowing gas to be blown into the inflatable body 7 from the gas jetting port. The seal of the gas cylinder can also be opened manually by the wearer when necessary, for example, if the water sensing mechanism does not react normally, by pulling a string (not shown) connected to the operating lever of the gas jetting device.

[0025] The jacket 5 comprises left and right front body sections 2 and 3 and a back body section 4, and is composed of a front side section and a back side section formed by coating or laminating synthetic fibers such as nylon or natural fibers with a synthetic resin such as urethane. A storage pocket 16 may be formed in at least one of the front side section 14 or the back side section 15 of the jacket (described later). The storage pocket 16 may be opened and closed by providing an appropriate fastener (e.g., a wire fastener or a hook-and-loop fastener) at its opening. As shown in FIG. 8 , the material of the first region N where the wearer's neck comes into contact with the jacket 5 may be different from the material of the second region S, which comes into contact from the lower part of the wearer's neck to the chest. For example, the first region N may be made of a first material (e.g., chloroprene) that is more flexible than the other regions. This improves comfort in the first region N that comes into contact with the neck and makes the other regions less likely to tear. The second region S may be made of a second material (e.g., double raschel) that is more breathable. In this way, by disposing the second material from the neck to the chest, the weight of the jacket 5 itself can be easily supported by the neck and shoulders.

[0026] The jacket 5 may be provided with, for example, a whistle (not shown) on the inner edge of either the left or right front body panels 2, 3, or a pipe (not shown) for blowing air into the inflatable body 7 when it is not sufficiently inflated may be provided on the left or right front body panels 2, 3. Furthermore, a clear window 17 through which the interior can be seen may be provided on the outer surface of the storage compartment 8 located on the left or right front body panels 2, 3. A light-reflecting material (not shown) may also be provided to make it more noticeable at night, etc.

[0027] Next, with reference to Figures 3, 4, 6, and 7, the connection relationships of the belt members in a life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention and the connection relationships between these members and the inflatable body 7 in the storage compartment 8 will be described in detail. The life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a first end 18 located on the front body sections 2, 3 of the inflatable body 7, a first vertical belt 19 for connecting the front body sections 2, 3 of the jacket 5 (a pair of left and right first belts 19 is shown in the illustrated example), and a second vertical belt 21 for connecting a first position on the upper part 6 of the back body section 4 of the jacket 5 to a lower part of the back body section 4 of the jacket 5. Here, the first position is, for example, a base of the neck position 21N of the back body section 4 (a position inside the back body section in the example of Figure 7). The lower part of the back body section 4 of the jacket 5 is, for example, a position where the second vertical belt 21 connects to or intersects with a horizontal belt 22, which will be described later.

[0028] Furthermore, the life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a third vertical belt 30 for connecting the second end 20 located at the upper part of the rear panel 4 of the inflatable body 7 to a second position at the upper part of the rear panel 4 of the jacket 5. Here, the second position can be, for example, anywhere within a range from the center of the back panel 4 to the base of the neck. Here, in the example shown in FIGS. 1(b) and 3, the first end 18 of the inflatable body 7 is located approximately below the chest of the wearer of the inflatable body 7, and the first end 18 and the first vertical belt 19 are connected by sewing. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the first vertical belt 19 is further sewn at a position 23B directly below the first end 18 of the inflatable body 7. By sewing the first vertical belt 19 to the front panel 3 at the position 23B directly below the first end 18 of the inflatable body 7 and at the first intersection position 23, the inflatable body 7 and the jacket 5 are less likely to separate. In addition, in the examples shown in Figures 1(b), 1(c), 3, and 7, the second end 20 of the inflatable body 7 is at the center of the back of the wearer of the inflatable body 7, and is located approximately below the base of the neck before the inflatable body 7 is inflated (approximately above the base of the neck after the inflatable body 7 is inflated).

[0029] As shown in FIG. 1(c), the second end 20 and the third vertical belt 30 are connected by stitching. The second vertical belt 21 and the third vertical belt 30 are each positioned along the spine. In this manner, by connecting the inflatable body 7 to the left and right front body panels 2, 3 and the back body panel 4 of the jacket 5 with the respective vertical belts, the relative position of the inflatable body 7 and the wearer is not shifted. In addition, in the life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, both ends 18 of the U-shaped inflatable body 7 are connected by the first vertical belt 19 below the inflatable body 7 and below the wearer's chest. The second vertical belt supports the wearer's spine, and the third vertical belt 30 connects the inflatable body 7 below the wearer's neck. This prevents the entire life jacket 1 from twisting, and prevents shifting between the inflatable body 7 and the position (fulcrum position) on the wearer's body that should be supported. This allows the front of the wearer's chest (air chamber) to float when landing on water, allowing for a stable floating posture and securing the airway.

[0030] According to the life jacket 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, the inflatable body can be reliably inflated without having to be worn over outer clothing, the inflatable body reliably supports the neck from below and ensures the wearer's means of breathing in the atmosphere, and by improving the wearing comfort, it is possible to provide a life jacket that can be worn not only during leisure or work but also in everyday life.

[0031] The life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes horizontal belts 22 formed around the waist of the jacket 5 (in the direction of the horizontal belts provided along the waist of the jacket 5 shown in FIG. 4 ), with one end of the first vertical belt 19 connected to the horizontal belt 22 at a first crossing position 23, and one end of the second vertical belt 21 connected to the horizontal belt 22 at a second crossing position 24. The other end of the second vertical belt 21 is connected near the base of the neck of the wearer of the jacket 5, as shown in FIG. 4 . The first vertical belt 19 is sewn to the left and right front trunk regions 2, 3 of the jacket 5 at the first crossing position 23, and the second vertical belt 21 is sewn to the back trunk region 4 of the jacket 5 at the second crossing position 24. In this way, the outerwear's side belts 22 prevent the outerwear 5 from unnecessarily coming off the wearer, and by connecting the outerwear 5 to the inflatable body 8 via the side belts 22, the inflatable body 8 is reliably prevented from coming off the wearer, while the wearing comfort is greatly improved.

[0032] In the life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Fig. 4, at least a portion of the horizontal belts 22 is disposed inside the jacket 5. For example, the horizontal belts 22 are disposed inside the jacket 5 in the underarm (flank) and waist areas around the waist, and the front center of the body (the wearer's abdominal area) around the waist of the jacket 5 is exposed to the outside of the jacket 5. In this way, by partially hiding the horizontal belts 22, it is possible to avoid impairing the aesthetic appearance.

[0033] In the life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the second vertical belt 21 is disposed inside the back body part 4 of the jacket 5. In this way, the appearance is improved and inconveniences (such as getting caught) when wearing the life jacket are less likely to occur.

[0034] 1, 3, 4, and 6, in the life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal belts 22 are guided or fixed to the jacket 5 at the first crossing position 23 and the second crossing position 24 (in the illustrated example, the horizontal belts 22 are guided by the first vertical belts 19 and the second vertical belts 21 at these crossing positions). The horizontal belts 22 and the first vertical belts 19, and the horizontal belts 22 and the second vertical belts 21, are connected to each other to form a group of fixed belts. This fixed belt is sewn to the jacket 5 at positions on the wearer's back, near the chest, and below the neck, so that the inflatable body 7 can be configured to inflate symmetrically about the centerline of the wearer's body. More specifically, the first vertical belts 19 are sewn to the front body at the first crossing position 23, and the first vertical belts 19 are formed in a loop at the first crossing position 23, through which the horizontal belts 22 are inserted (guided).

[0035] In the example of Figure 1, there is a pair of first vertical belts 19 on the left and right sides, and so the first vertical belts 19 are sewn to the left front body panel 2 and the right front body panel 3, respectively. In addition, the horizontal belt 22 and the second vertical belt 21 are sewn to the back body panel 4 at a second crossing position 24. The second vertical belt 21 is hidden within the storage section 8, and is sewn to the back body panel 4 at the second crossing position 24 and at the base of the neck of the back body panel 4 within the storage section 8. In addition, the horizontal belt 22 is connected to the first vertical belt 19 at a first crossing position 23 of the front body panels 2 and 3. By fixing the horizontal belts 22 to the jacket below both breasts, the horizontal belts 22, first vertical belt 19, and second vertical belt 21 can be positioned so that they do not move or slip relative to the jacket 5.

[0036] In the life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal belts 22 are adjustable in size, and the jacket 5 is configured to include guide portions (not shown) for threading and guiding the horizontal belts 22. In this way, it is possible to prevent the horizontal belts 22 from shifting position relative to the jacket.

[0037] In the life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, a size-adjustable second horizontal belt 26 is provided at the bottom of the outer jacket 5. By providing the second horizontal belt 26 in addition to the outer jacket horizontal belt 22, the outer jacket 5 is further prevented from accidentally coming off the wearer, which in turn more reliably prevents the inflatable body from coming off the wearer wearing the outer jacket, while significantly improving the comfort of wearing the jacket.

[0038] The horizontal belts 22 are separable by a connector 27 and are connected via an appropriate length adjuster (not shown) known in the art. The connector 27 is provided between the left and right front body sections 2 and 3 of the jacket 5. The connector 27 is comprised of, for example, a locking device and a locking protrusion. When the elastic locking portion of the locking protrusion is pushed into the locking device, the elastic locking portion elastically returns to a connected state (neither of which is shown). The connected state can be released by the user pressing the elastic locking portion (not shown) with a finger from the outside. The second horizontal belt 26 is also separable by a connector 29 and is connected via an appropriate length adjuster (not shown). The connector 29 is provided below the connector 27 and between the left and right front body sections 2 and 3 of the jacket 5. The configuration of the connector 29 is similar to that of the connector 27 and therefore not described here.

[0039] Similarly, the first vertical belt 19 and the second vertical belt 21 may be provided with a conventionally known length adjustment device (not shown) as appropriate, and may also be provided with a conventionally known connecting device (not shown) as necessary.

[0040] The life jacket 1 is worn by putting the arms through the life jacket 1 with the connectors 27 (and connectors 29) released, with the left and right front body panels 2, 3 positioned in front of the body and the back body panel 4 and second vertical belt 26 positioned behind, and then connecting the connectors 27. If necessary, the lengths of the horizontal belts 22 and second horizontal belt 26 may be adjusted using length adjusters.

[0041] Furthermore, the inflatable body 7 and storage compartment 8 of the life jacket 1 are not limited to a generally inverted U-shape, and may be configured to cover a larger area of ​​the wearer's body. Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the jacket 5 may be provided with one or more storage pockets 16 on at least either the front or back side.

[0042] Next, referring to FIG. 2, a description will be given of discharge holes (water discharge holes) that can be provided in the life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, in the life jacket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, one or more discharge holes (water discharge holes) 28 may be provided in the storage section 8. For example, the one or more discharge holes 28 can be provided on the back side of the storage section 8, at the area of ​​the wearer's shoulder blades when worn, but this is not limited to this. Furthermore, the one or more discharge holes 28 are circular, elliptical, or rectangular, and 200 to 300 holes are formed with a diameter length (possible hole dimensions) of 0.5 to 2.0 mm, but this is not limited to these. In this way, it is possible to reliably drain water that tends to accumulate in the storage section 8. In particular, providing such discharge holes 28 at the position of the shoulder blades in the storage section makes it less likely that water will accumulate in the storage section 8 (located at the position of the shoulder blades).

[0043] The dimensions, materials, and arrangement of each component described in this specification are not limited to those explicitly described in the embodiments, and each component can be modified to have any dimensions, materials, and arrangement that can be included in the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, components not explicitly described in this specification can be added to the described embodiments, and some of the components described in each embodiment can be omitted. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 1 life jacket 2 Left front body 3 Right front body 4 Back 5. Jacket 6. Top 7 Expanding Body 8 Storage area 9 Opening and Closing Section 11 Front part 12 Back 14 Front side 15 Back side 16 storage pockets 17 Clear window (transparent window) 18 First end 19 First Vertical Belt 20 second end 21 Second vertical belt 22 Horizontal belt 23 First Intersection 24 Second Intersection 26 Second horizontal belt 27 Connector 28 Discharge hole (water discharge hole) 29 Connectors 30 Third Vertical Belt N First Region S Second Area

Claims

1. A life jacket comprising a jacket having left and right front panels and a back panel, an inflatable body that is positioned from the upper part of the back panel to the left and right front panels of the jacket and that can be inflated by gas filling, and a storage section that can store the inflatable body, The storage section includes an opening / closing section, and the opening / closing section allows at least a portion of the expansion body to be exposed to the outside when the expansion body is expanded; a first vertical belt for connecting a first end portion of the inflatable body located at the front body portion of the jacket to the front body portion of the jacket; and a second vertical belt for connecting a first position at an upper part of the back body portion of the jacket to a lower part of the back body portion of the jacket, a horizontal belt formed around the waist of the jacket, one end of the first vertical belt being connected to the horizontal belt at a first intersecting position with the horizontal belt, and one end of the second vertical belt being connected to the horizontal belt at a second intersecting position with the horizontal belt; The life jacket is characterized in that the first vertical belt is sewn to the front body at the first crossing position, and the second vertical belt and the horizontal belt are sewn to the back body at the second crossing position.

2. 2. The life jacket according to claim 1, further comprising a third vertical belt for connecting a second end of the inflatable body located at the upper rear body portion to a second position at the upper rear body portion of the jacket.

3. 2. The life jacket according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal belts are connected to the front body at a position below the wearer's chest.

4. The life jacket according to claim 1 , wherein the horizontal belts are connected to the front body panel at the first crossing position.

5. 2. The life jacket according to claim 1, wherein the second vertical belt is connected to the rear body at a first position on the upper part of the rear body, below the neck of the wearer.

6. 2. The life jacket according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the horizontal belt is disposed inside the outer garment.

7. 3. The life jacket according to claim 2, wherein at least a portion of the second vertical belt is disposed inside the rear body panel of the jacket.

8. 2. The life jacket according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal belt is fixed to the outer garment at the first crossing position and the second crossing position.

9. 2. The life jacket according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal belts are adjustable in size, and the outer garment is provided with guide portions for guiding the horizontal belts.

10. 2. The life jacket according to claim 1, wherein a second horizontal belt is provided at a lower portion of the jacket, the second horizontal belt being adjustable in size.

11. 2. The life jacket according to claim 1, wherein the outer garment has a storage pocket on at least one of the inside and outside thereof.

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