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Abstract

To provide a brassiere whose cup shape can be adjusted to fit the shape of each user's breasts. [Solution] The device has two cup parts that cover at least a portion of the wearer's breasts, a back belt for holding the cup parts on the breasts, a linear cavity formed along the outer edge of the cup parts so as to surround the cup parts, and a linear member that is partially located within the cavity, with a first end of the linear member located near a second end of the cavity and a first other end of the linear member located outside the cavity, and is structured so that an external force can be applied to the linear member to deform the cavity and adjust the shape of the cup parts.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a brassiere with an adjustable cup size and a removable padding structure. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventional bras have fixed cup sizes, making it difficult to adjust to fit individual body types and preferences after purchase. Additionally, many bras have built-in pads that cannot be removed when washing, which makes it difficult to dry and keep them clean after washing. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2024-100009 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] That is, conventional brassieres have the following problems. Cup sizes can be ill-fitting. The inability to adjust the size to fit individual body shapes results in a poor fit and a lack of comfort.

[0005] In addition, washing is a hassle, and the pad cannot be removed, making it prone to becoming unsanitary, and it is difficult to dry. Additionally, the inability to desize or remove pads limits design options.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and has as its object to provide a brassiere in which the shape of the cups can be adjusted to fit the shape of the breasts of each individual user. Another object of the present invention is to provide a brassiere with a structure that allows pads to be inserted and removed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention is a brassiere having two cup portions that cover at least a portion of the wearer's breasts, a back belt for holding the cup portions on the breasts, a linear cavity formed along the outer edge of the cup portions so as to surround the cup portions, and a linear member with a portion located within the cavity, wherein a first end of the linear member is located near a second end within the cavity and a first other end of the linear member is located outside the cavity, and wherein an external force can be applied to the linear member to deform the cavity and adjust the shape of the cup portions.

[0008] Preferably, the shape of the cup portion is defined by the length of the portion of the linear member on the first other end side that protrudes outside from the second other end side of the cavity.

[0009] Preferably, the size of the cup portion is reduced when the first other end side of the linear member is pulled in a direction away from the second other end side of the cavity.

[0010] Preferably, the first other end of the first linear member of the first cup portion and the first other end of the second linear member of the second cup portion are connected near the center of the front surface.

[0011] Preferably, the linear member has a first opening through which the linear member passes from the rear surface to the front surface, and the linear member is exposed between the cavity on the rear surface side and the first opening.

[0012] Preferably, the cup portion has a space for receiving a pad.

[0013] Preferably, a pad insertion / removal opening for inserting and removing a pad into and from the pad accommodating space is formed on the rear surface side.

[0014] Preferably, the pad insertion / removal opening is formed at a position corresponding to the linear member exposed on the rear surface.

[0015] Preferably, the brassiere is knitted in one piece without seams. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, a brassiere can be provided in which the cup shape can be adjusted to fit the shape of each individual user's breasts. Furthermore, according to the present invention, a brassiere having a structure in which pads can be inserted and removed can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a brassiere 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of linear members exposed on the back surface of brassiere 11 shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the pattern of cavities that define the size of the cup portion of brassiere 11 shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a rear view of the brassiere 11 shown in FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the opening for inserting and removing a pad formed on the back surface of brassiere 11 shown in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the brassiere 11 shown in FIG. 1 in a state where the knot of the linear member is undone. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, a brassiere according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. The brassiere of this embodiment has a cup size adjustment function, which means that the user can easily adjust the cup size to fit the individual user's body shape. Furthermore, the brassiere of this embodiment has removable pads. That is, the structure allows the pads to be easily removed and put back in, so that the pads can be washed and kept clean.

[0019] Furthermore, the brassiere of this embodiment allows for a variety of designs. In other words, by allowing for size adjustment and removable pads, a wider variety of designs can be realized, increasing the options available to meet the user's preferences. This allows for a comfortable and functional brassiere to be provided, improving user satisfaction.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a front view of a brassiere 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of linear members exposed on the back surface of brassiere 11 shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the pattern of cavities that define the size of the cup portion of brassiere 11 shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a rear view of the brassiere 11 shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the opening for inserting and removing a pad formed on the back surface of brassiere 11 shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the brassiere 11 shown in FIG. 1 in a state where the knot of the linear member is undone.

[0021] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, brassiere 11 has two cup portions 21 and 24, each of which covers at least a part of the breast. The back of the brassiere 11 is provided with a back belt 31 for holding the cup portions 21, 24 around the breasts when worn by the user.

[0022] Additionally, around the periphery of each of the cup portions 21 and 24, curved cavities 41 and 43 are formed along the outer edges of the cup portions so as to surround the cup portions 21 and 24, respectively.

[0023] The cavities 41 and 43 house portions of the linear members 51 and 53, respectively. The first ends 61, 63 of the linear members 51, 53 are located near the second ends 71, 73 within the cavities 41, 43. The first other end portions 81 and 83 of the linear members 51 and 53 are located outside the cavities 41 and 43.

[0024] The brassiere 11 is structured so that the size of the cup portions 21, 24 can be adjusted (made smaller) by pulling the first other end portions 81, 83 exposed to the outside of the linear members 51, 53 with fingers or the like. By expanding the cavities 41, 43 outward with hands or the like, a part of the first other end portions 81, 83 enters the cavities 41, 43, and the size of the cup portions 21, 24 can be adjusted (enlarged).

[0025] That is, in brassiere 11, the shape of cup portions 21, 24 is determined by the length of the portion of linear members 51, 53 on first other end portions 81, 83 sides of cavities 41, 43 that protrudes from second other end portions 45, 47 sides.

[0026] When the first other end portions 81, 83 of the linear members 51, 53 are pulled in a direction away from the second other end portions 45, 47 of the cavities 41, 43, the size of the cup portion is reduced.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 1, a first other end 81 of the linear member 51 of the cup portion 21 and a first other end 83 of the linear member 53 of the cup portion 23 are connected near the center of the front surface side. When adjusting the size of the cup portions 21, 24, the user unties the knot between the first other end portion 81 of the linear member 51 of the cup portion 21 and the first other end portion 83 of the linear member 53 of the cup portion 23, as shown in Fig. 6. This allows the size of the cup portions 21, 24 to be adjusted while pulling the linear members 51, 53.

[0028] Bra 11 has first openings 91, 93 through which linear members 51, 53 pass from the rear surface to the front surface, and linear members 51, 53 are exposed between cavities 41, 43 on the rear surface side and first openings 91, 93.

[0029] The cup portions 21 and 24 are provided with pad-accommodating spaces 25 and 27, respectively. Pad insertion / removal openings 101 and 103 are formed on the rear surface side so that the pads 35 and 37 can be inserted into and removed from the pad accommodating spaces.

[0030] Also, openings 101 and 103 for inserting and removing pads are formed at positions corresponding to the cavities 41 and 43 exposed on the rear surface of the brassiere 11.

[0031] The brassiere 11 is knitted as a single piece without any seams. The brassiere 11 is made of a material such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, or rayon. The pads 35 and 37 are made of a material that has higher water absorption properties than the other materials.

[0032] Below, we will explain how to use Bra 11. [Cup size adjustment for 21 and 24] For example, after purchasing brassiere 11, the user puts on brassiere 11 by placing both breasts in cup portions 21, 24 and sandwiching them with back belt 31. Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the user unties the knot between the first other end portion 81 of the linear member 51 of the cup portion 21 and the first other end portion 83 of the linear member 53 of the cup portion 23. This allows the sizes of the cup portions 21 and 24 to be adjusted while pulling the linear members 51 and 53.

[0033] The user pulls the first other end 81 of the linear member 51 of the cup portion 21 and the first other end 83 of the linear member 53 of the cup portion 23 with their fingers or the like on the front side to shape the cavities 41, 43 to fit the shape of the breast. Then, at the position of the fitted shape, the user ties the linear member 51 and the linear member 52 together to fix the shape in that position.

[0034] This allows the cup portions 21 and 24 to be adjusted to the shape of the user's breasts.

[0035] [Washing Pads 35 and 37] When washing the brassiere 11, the user removes the stored pads 35, 37 from the pad storage spaces 25, 27 through the pad insertion / removal openings 101, 103 shown in FIG. After the pads 35, 37 are washed in a washing machine, the pads 35, 37 are inserted into the pad accommodating spaces 25, 27 through the pad insertion / removal openings 101, 103.

[0036] This allows the pads 35, 37 to be washed and kept clean.

[0037] As described above, brassiere 11 allows the cup shape to be adjusted to fit the shape of each user's breasts, providing a comfortable fit.

[0038] Furthermore, since brassiere 11 has a structure in which the pad can be removed or put in, the pad can be washed or replaced, making it possible to always use a clean pad.

[0039] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. That is, those skilled in the art may make various modifications, combinations, subcombinations, and substitutions of the components of the above-described embodiments within the technical scope of the present invention or its equivalents.

[0040] For example, in the above-described embodiment, in addition to the shape adjusting structure of the cup portion, the replaceable structure of the pads 35, 37 is illustrated, but the replaceable structure of the pads 35, 37 does not necessarily have to be provided.

[0041] Furthermore, the positions of the pad insertion / removal openings 101 and 103 are not particularly limited.

[0042] In the above-described embodiment, the linear members are tied at the front, but they may be tied at the side or back. [Industrial Applicability]

[0043] The present invention is applicable to brassieres. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 11...bra 21, 23...Cup section 25, 27...Pad storage space 31...Back belt 35,37...Pad 41,43…Cavity 51, 53...Linear members 61, 63...First end 71, 73...Second end 81, 83...First other end 91, 93...First opening 101, 103...Opening for inserting and removing pads

Claims

1. A first cup portion and a second cup portion that cover at least a portion of the wearer's breast, a back belt for holding the first cup portion and the second cup portion on the breast portion; a linear first cavity formed along an outer edge of the first cup portion so as to surround the first cup portion; a linear second cavity formed along an outer edge of the second cup portion so as to surround the second cup portion; a first linear member, a portion of which is located within the first cavity; a second linear member partially positioned within the second cavity; one end of the first linear member is located near one end of the first cup portion in the first cavity at an outer side in the width direction, and the other end of the first linear member is located outside the first cavity, a structure capable of adjusting the shape of the cup portion by adjusting the length of a portion of the first linear member that protrudes from the other end of the first cavity to deform the cavity, one end of the second linear member is located near one end of the second cup portion in the second cavity at an outer side in the width direction, and the other end of the second linear member is located outside the second cavity, a structure in which the shape of the cup portion can be adjusted by adjusting the length of a portion of the second linear member that protrudes from the other end of the second cavity to deform the cavity, The other end of the first linear member and the other end of the second linear member are connected near the center of the front surface. bra.

2. The first linear member is configured so that when the other end side thereof is pulled in a direction away from the other end of the first cavity, the size of the first cup portion becomes smaller; When the other end of the second linear member is pulled in a direction away from the other end of the second cavity, the size of the second cup portion decreases. The brassiere of claim 1.

3. A first opening is provided through which the first linear member passes from the back surface to the front surface, and the first linear member is exposed between the first cavity on the back surface side and the first opening, a second opening through which the second linear member passes from the rear surface to the front surface, and the second linear member is exposed between the second cavity on the rear surface side and the second opening; The brassiere of claim 1.

4. The first cup portion has a first pad accommodating space, The second cup portion has a second pad receiving space. The brassiere of claim 3.

5. A first pad insertion / removal opening that allows a pad to be inserted and removed from the first pad storage space is formed on the back side, A second pad insertion / removal opening for inserting and removing a pad into and from the second pad accommodating space is formed on the rear surface side.

5. The brassiere of claim 4.

6. The first pad insertion / removal opening is formed at a position corresponding to the first linear member exposed on the back surface, The second pad insertion / removal opening is formed at a position corresponding to the second linear member exposed on the back surface.

6. The brassiere of claim 5.

7. It is knitted as a single piece without any seams.

7. The brassiere of claim 6.

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