Air-conditioning clothing body and air-conditioning clothing

Abstract

To provide a garment body of an air-conditioning garment and the air-conditioning garment, which can suppress bulging of a fabric.SOLUTION: An air-conditioning garment includes: fan opening parts 12 to be fitted respectively with fans 4; air discharge parts 13 for discharging air taken in through the fans 4; and interval regulation sheets 2a, 2b and 2c which are provided in prescribed positions between the fan opening parts 12 and the air discharge parts 13 and regulate intervals between a body BD and a fabric 11. The interval regulation sheets 2a, 2b and 2c are formed in substantially ring shapes centered on the body BD when at least a garment body 1 is worn, all or some of outer peripheries of the substantially ring shaped interval regulation sheets 2a,2 b and 2c are connected to a back face of the garment body 1, and all or some of inner peripheries thereof are connected to body adhesion means (rubber string 22) for bringing them into tight contact with the body BD.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an air-conditioning garment body that cools the body, and to an air-conditioning garment. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, air-conditioning garments that cool the body have been put into practical use and are rapidly becoming more and more popular. As shown in Fig. 10, a conventional air-conditioning garment 201 includes a garment body 210 made of a material with low breathability, two fans 240, 240 attached to the lower rear side of the garment body 210, a power supply unit (not shown) for supplying power to the two fans 240, 240, and a power cable (not shown) for electrically connecting the power supply unit and the two fans 240, 240.

[0003] When the fan 240 is operated, a large amount of air is drawn into the clothing body 210 from the fan 240. The pressure of the drawn-in air creates a positive pressure inside the clothing body 210, and as the clothing fabric expands, an air flow passage is automatically formed between the clothing fabric and the body or underwear. The drawn-in air flows upward through the formed air flow passage along the surface of the body or underwear and is discharged to the outside, for example, from around the collar or the cuffs. Here, the collar and the cuffs serve as air discharge sections 230. The air evaporates sweat from the body while flowing through the air flow passage between the clothing body 210 and the body or underwear, and the body is cooled by the heat of vaporization when the air evaporates (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2005 / 063065 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in conventional air-conditioning garments, if the fabric bulges too much, much of the taken-in air circulates away from the body, resulting in wasted air that does not contribute to cooling the body. Furthermore, in air-conditioning garments for work, bulging, especially near the fan, can cause the fan to protrude, potentially making it difficult to work in tight spaces and causing other problems. Furthermore, in air-conditioning garments for general use, the bulging fabric can detract from the garment's appearance.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to A fan can be attached to the front To provide a clothing body of an air-conditioning garment and the air-conditioning garment. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the air-conditioning garment body according to the present invention comprises: a fan opening into which the fan is fitted; an air discharge unit that discharges the air taken in via the fan; An opening and closing means for opening and closing the front body to the left and right; Equipped with The fan opening is formed in the center of the front body of the clothing body in the left-right direction. 、 The opening / closing means is provided at a position away from the center in the left-right direction. It is characterized by the fact that [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention , a fan can be attached to the front . [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1A is a schematic front view of an air-conditioning garment using the garment body of the first embodiment, FIG. 1B is a schematic back view thereof, and FIG. 1C is a schematic cross-sectional view seen from the direction of the arrow X in FIG. 1A. [Figure 2] 10(a) to 10(c) are diagrams for explaining a method for arranging the sheets (first to third sheets) substantially horizontally. [Figure 3]1(a) is a schematic front view showing the fan used in the second embodiment hanging from the neck, FIG. 1(b) is a schematic front view showing the state in which the clothing body of the second embodiment is worn and the fan is fitted into the fan opening, and FIG. 1(c) is a schematic back view thereof. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a schematic side view of a fan used in the second embodiment. [Figure 5] (a) is a schematic diagram of the lower sheet alone before being attached to the fabric, and (b) is a schematic diagram of the upper sheet alone. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing another example of the space-regulating planar body (space-regulating sheet). [Figure 7] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an air-conditioning garment of a third embodiment, in which (a) is a schematic front view of the air-conditioning garment when the fan is activated, (b) is a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of the torso portion, and (c) is a partially enlarged view of (b). [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are diagrams for explaining a manufacturing method for the torso part of the clothing body of the air-conditioning clothing of the third embodiment, where (a) is a plan view of the clothing fabric that constitutes the clothing body, (b) is a plan view of the mesh fabric that constitutes the clothing body, and (c) is a plan view of the mesh fabric sewn to the clothing fabric. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a plan view showing the torso part of the clothing body of an air-conditioning clothing according to a third embodiment. [Figure 10] 1A and 1B are a schematic front view and a schematic back view showing an example of a conventional air-conditioning garment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] (Embodiment) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The following describes embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings. However, the scope of the invention is not limited to the illustrated examples.

[0011] (First embodiment) An air-conditioning garment 10 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1(a) is a schematic front view of an air-conditioning garment 10 using the garment body 1 of this embodiment, (b) is a schematic back view thereof, and (c) is a schematic cross-sectional view seen from the direction of arrow X in (a). As shown in FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b), the air-conditioning garment 10 of this embodiment includes a garment body 1, fans 4, 4, a power supply unit (not shown), and a power cable (not shown).

[0012] The clothing body 1 is made of a sheet-like material with little or no breathability (air permeability) and is shaped to cover the upper body and arms. For example, in this embodiment, the clothing body 1 is made in the shape of a blouson-type top (workwear) with open cuffs. The clothing body 1 is provided with two fan openings (opening holes) 12, 12, air exhaust sections 13 formed at the cuffs, collar and hem, opening and closing means 14 on the front body, and three spacing control sheets (spacing control planar bodies) 2a, 2b and 2c provided on the back side (the side in contact with the body) of the clothing body 1.

[0013] The two fan openings 12 are formed in predetermined areas of the clothing body 1, specifically areas corresponding to the left and right waist. The fans 4 are fitted into the fan openings 12. In other words, the areas of the clothing body 1 around the fan openings 12 serve as fan attachment areas.

[0014] The opening and closing means 14 on the front body is used to open and close the front of the clothing body 1 when wearing the clothing body 1. Here, a zipper is used as the opening and closing means 14 on the front body.

[0015] The three space-restricting sheets 2a, 2b, and 2c each restrict the distance between the torso BD and the fabric 11; that is, they prevent the fabric 11 from expanding too much when a large amount of air is drawn into the garment body 1 from the fan 4, creating a positive pressure inside the garment body 1. Each of the three space-restricting sheets 2a, 2b, and 2c is made of a sheet material, with one end of the sheet provided with an elastic cord 22 as a means for fitting the sheet to the torso, and the other end sewn to the back of the fabric 11. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b), a space-restricting sheet (hereinafter referred to as the "first sheet") 2a is provided at a seam 15a around the waist of the garment body 1. A space-restricting sheet (hereinafter referred to as the "second sheet") 2b is provided at a seam 15b around the abdomen of the garment body 1. A space-restricting sheet (hereinafter referred to as the "third sheet") 2c is provided at a seam 15c around the armpits of the garment body 1.

[0016] Next, the first sheet 2a will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1(c). As mentioned above, Figure 1(c) is a schematic cross-sectional view seen from the direction of arrow X in Figure 1(a), i.e., it shows the cross-section of the area where the first sheet 2a is arranged. Generally, the vertical position (height position) of the elastic cord 22 that comes into close contact with the torso BD will be located slightly below the position of the seam 15a due to the influence of gravity, but for the sake of simplicity, the following description will be given assuming that the vertical positions of the seam 15a and the elastic cord 22 are at the same position (same height position), i.e., that the first sheet 2a is kept horizontal.

[0017] As shown in Figure 1(c), the first sheet 2a is formed into a ring shape from a sheet-like material with little or no breathability (air permeability). An elastic cord 22 is arranged on the inner periphery of the first sheet 2a as a means for fitting the sheet to the torso, and both ends of this elastic cord 22 are sewn to the front body of the main body 1 of the garment via spacing means 24. The outer periphery of the first sheet 2a is sewn to the back side of the fabric 11. The spacing means is intended to ensure air circulation space around the front body of the main body 1 of the garment.

[0018] The first sheet 2a has a flat portion with a radial width of 3 cm around the entire periphery, and a plurality of air vent holes 231, ... are formed in the flat portion. As shown in FIG. 1(c), the air vent holes 231 are designed so that the area occupied by the air vent holes 231 on the back side (near the fan 4) is smallest, and the area occupied by the air vent holes 231 increases from the back side to the front side, i.e., as it moves away from the fan 4 (fan opening 12). The reason for this design is that the positive pressure when air is taken in from the fan 4 is high near the fan 4, and the positive pressure decreases as it moves away from the fan 4. That is, by making it difficult for air to flow out from the air circulation holes 231 provided near the fan 4 and gradually making it easier for air to flow out from each air circulation hole 231 as it moves away from the fan 4, the amount of air discharged toward the hem of the air-conditioned garment 10 through the first sheet 2a can be made uniform around the waist, thereby achieving a uniform cooling effect. In the case of the air-conditioned garment 10 of this embodiment, since the hem is open, the positive pressure in the area below the first sheet 2a is low and the air-conditioned garment 10 does not inflate in that area. Here, the first sheet 2a functions as a distance control means for controlling the distance between the torso BD and the fabric 11, and also functions as an air distribution means for adjusting the air flow rate around the waist where the first sheet 2a is provided.

[0019] Next, the second sheet 2b will be described. Although not shown in the figures, the second sheet 2b is formed into a ring shape from a highly breathable (air-permeable) mesh sheet, and the radial width of its flat surface is 3 cm all around. Similarly to the first sheet 2a, the second sheet 2b has an elastic cord 22 disposed on its inner periphery as a means for fitting to the torso, and both ends of this elastic cord 22 are sewn to the front body of the garment body 1 via spacing means 24. The outer periphery of the second sheet 2b is sewn to the back side of the fabric 11. Here, the second sheet 2b functions as a distance control means for controlling the distance between the torso BD and the fabric 11, but unlike the first sheet 2a, does not function as an air distribution means. Note that the second sheet 2b may also function as an air distribution means by attaching a sheet-like material with little or no breathability (air permeability) to a predetermined position on the second sheet 2b.

[0020] Next, the third sheet 2c will be described. Although not shown in the figures, the third sheet 2c, like the first sheet 2a, is formed into a ring shape from a sheet-like material with little or no breathability (air permeability). An elastic cord 22 is disposed on the inner periphery of the third sheet 2c as a means for fitting the third sheet 2c to the body, and both ends of the elastic cord 22 are sewn to the front body of the garment body 1 via spacing means 24. The outer periphery of the third sheet 2a is sewn to the back side of the fabric 11.

[0021] Similarly to the first sheet 2a, the third sheet 2c has a radial width of 3 cm around its entire periphery at its flat surface, and the flat surface is provided with a plurality of air vent holes 231. The area and arrangement of the air vent holes 231 in the third sheet 2c are designed in consideration of the air resistance around the collar and cuffs, which are air discharge portions 13, so that the amount of air discharged above the third sheet 2c is uniform around the entire periphery of the third sheet 2c. Here, the third sheet 2c functions as a distance control means for controlling the distance between the torso BD and the fabric 11, and also functions as an air distribution means for making the air flow uniform around the armpits where the third sheet 2c is provided, and for adjusting the air flow rate.

[0022] Furthermore, because the difference in air pressure between the upper and lower sides of the spacing restriction planar bodies (first sheet 2a, second sheet 2b, third sheet 2c) is extremely small, those that only function as spacing restriction means, such as second sheet 2b, need to have as little air resistance as possible; for example, if mesh is used, a sheet-like material with high air permeability, with an opening ratio of 70% or more, is required. On the other hand, sheet-like materials that also function as air distribution means, such as first sheet 2a and third sheet 2c, have the purpose of guiding air to the air circulation holes (openings) 231, etc., and therefore require a sheet-like material with low air permeability; for example, a material with an opening ratio of around 20%, such as that used in breathable clothing, can be used.

[0023] Next, we will explain the air-conditioning garment 10 when the fan 4 is activated. Note that the method of installing the fan 4 and the power supply device and power cable for supplying power to the fan 4 are disclosed in JP 2015-065998 A, and therefore will not be explained here. When fan 4 is operated to introduce a large amount of outside air into the clothing, positive pressure is created inside the clothing, and in this embodiment, the positive pressure in the space between first sheet 2a and third sheet 2c increases. As described above, the areas where first to third sheets 2a to 2c are provided do not expand beyond the width (radial width) of each sheet. A portion of the air flowing downward from the two fans 4, 4 is distributed by the first sheet 2a, and this portion of the air flows approximately uniformly around the entire circumference of the waist of the torso BD and is discharged from the hem. Therefore, the entire hem of the air-conditioned garment 10 functions as the air discharge section 13 provided at the bottom of the air-conditioned garment 10. In addition, some of the air that flows downward from the two fans 4,4 and the air that flows in other directions moves upward through the second sheet 2b, enveloping the torso BD, and is distributed by the third sheet 2c, so that the air is discharged from the air outlet 13 located above the third sheet 2c, specifically from the front collar opening, back collar opening, and cuffs.

[0024] As described above, the air-conditioning garment 10 of this embodiment can control the amount of air flowing in each part of the garment using the first sheet 2a, second sheet 2b, and third sheet 2c, preventing a decrease in cooling effect due to excessive inflation and improving the appearance. The air-conditioning garment 10 of this embodiment can control the air flow according to the application and shape, further enhancing the cooling effect.

[0025] In this embodiment, the width (radial width) of each of the first to third sheets 2a to 2c is 3 cm around the entire circumference, but this is not limited to this, and for example, each sheet may have an optimum width depending on the purpose at each location rather than a fixed width. Also, in this embodiment, three sheets (spacing restriction sheets) are used, but this is not limited to this, and one sheet or three or more sheets may be used.

[0026] Also, as shown in FIG. 2(a), each sheet (first to third sheets 2a to 2c) may be arranged approximately horizontally by suspending an elastic cord 22 with a string or the like from above the position of the fabric 11 where the sheets are sewn. As shown in FIG. 2(b), the elastic cords 22 of the first sheet 2a, the second sheet 2b, and the third sheet 2c may be suspended with strings or the like from above the position of the fabric 11 where the third sheet 2c is sewn, so that these sheets are arranged approximately horizontally. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2(c), each sheet (first to third sheets 2a to 2c) may have a folded piece bent downward from the main body portion (portion kept approximately horizontal), and the folded piece may be attached to the fabric 11 as an attachment allowance (seam allowance), so that these sheets may be arranged approximately horizontally.

[0027] (Second embodiment) Next, an air-conditioning garment 110 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 3 to 5. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted.

[0028] Fig. 3(a) is a schematic front view showing the fan 4 used in this embodiment hanging from the neck, Fig. 3(b) is a schematic front view showing the fan 4 fitted into the fan opening 12 when wearing the clothing body 101 of this embodiment, and Fig. 3(c) is a schematic back view thereof. Fig. 4 is a schematic side view of the fan 4 used in this embodiment.

[0029] As shown in Figure 3(a), the fan 4 is not simply attached to the clothing body 101, but is attached to the clothing body 101 in a state of being suspended from the neck. As a result, even if the fan 4 comes off the clothing body 101, the fan 4 is still suspended from the user's neck, so that the fan 4 can be prevented from falling. As shown in Fig. 4, the fan 4 has a groove 411 formed on the side of the air intake part 41. When the fan 4 is attached to the clothing body 101, the groove 411 of the fan 4 is fitted into a fan opening 12 of the clothing body 101, which will be described later.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 3(b), the garment body 101 of this embodiment has a fan opening 12 for attaching a fan 4 formed in the fabric 11 corresponding to the abdomen, and an elastic band (not shown) is arranged around the edge of the fan opening 12. This elastic band is used to fit the fan opening 12 to the fan 4. As described above, the garment body 101 of this embodiment has a zipper 14 located slightly to the left of the center because the fan 4 is attached to the abdomen. The garment body 101 of this embodiment also has an upper sheet 102a above the fan opening 12 and a lower sheet 102b below the fan opening 12. The dashed line 16a above the fan opening 12 of the garment body 101 shown in FIGS. 3(b) and 3(c) represents the seam of the upper sheet 102a, and the dashed line 16b below the fan opening 12 represents the seam of the lower sheet 102b. 3(c), the clothing body 101 of this embodiment has a vertically elongated mesh-like air outlet section 13 formed in the clothing fabric 11 corresponding to the back. The hem of the air-conditioning clothing 110 of this embodiment is open, as in the first embodiment, and functions as the air outlet section 13.

[0031] Next, a procedure for using the air-conditioning garment 110 of this embodiment will be described. Note that a description of the power supply device and power cable for supplying power to the fan 4 will be omitted.

[0032] First, as shown in Figure 3(a), the fan 4 is hung from the neck. Next, as shown in Figure 3(b), the clothing body 101 is put on and the zipper 14 is closed. The fan 4 is then attached to the clothing body 101 by fitting the edge of the fan opening 12 into the groove 411 on the side of the fan 4.

[0033] Next, the upper sheet 102a and lower sheet 102b, which are the space-regulating planar bodies of this embodiment, will be described. Like the first sheet 2a and third sheet 2c of the first embodiment, the upper sheet 102a and lower sheet 102b each function as air distribution means, and appropriate air circulation holes are formed in consideration of the shape of the clothing body 101, the position of the air outlet 13, its air resistance, etc. Below, the upper sheet 102a and lower sheet 102b will be described, focusing on the differences from the first sheet 2a and third sheet 2c of the first embodiment.

[0034] 5(a) is a schematic diagram of the lower sheet 102b alone before being attached to the fabric 11, and FIG. 5(b) is a schematic diagram of the upper sheet 102a alone. The dashed line 211 in the figure indicates the seam line (seam line) when sewing to the fabric 11. 5(a) and 5(b), in this embodiment, each sheet (upper sheet 102a and lower sheet 102b) is provided with a plurality of cutouts 241, etc., which function the same as the air vent holes 231 in the first embodiment when each sheet is sewn to the fabric 11. Therefore, the plurality of cutouts 241, etc., provided in each sheet (upper sheet 102a and lower sheet 102b) can be considered as air vent holes.

[0035] Specifically, as shown in Figure 5(a), the lower sheet 102b has multiple cutouts 241,... on the inside of the sheet, i.e., the side that comes into contact with the body, and the elastic cords 22 are exposed in the areas where the cutouts 241 are provided. 5(b), the upper sheet 102a has a plurality of notches 241 on the outer side of the sheet, i.e., on the side that will be sewn to the fabric 11. In other words, in the case of the upper sheet 102a, only the portions on the outer side of the sheet that do not have the notches 241 will be sewn to the fabric 11.

[0036] In addition, in the areas where the multiple notches 241 are provided in each sheet (upper sheet 102a and lower sheet 102b), there is essentially no problem with bulging unless the width of the multiple notches 241 is extremely large. Also, although each sheet is formed in a ring shape, it does not necessarily have to be formed in a ring shape; for example, each sheet may be formed in a rectangular shape. In such a case, when each sheet is attached to the fabric 11 and the garment body 101 is worn, some wrinkles will occur, but this will not cause any major problems with the function of each sheet as a spacing control means.

[0037] Next, the air-conditioning garment 110 when the fan 4 is activated will be described. When the fan 4 attached to the abdominal area of ​​the garment body 101 is operated and outside air is introduced into the garment, positive pressure is created inside the garment, and in this embodiment, the positive pressure in the space between the lower sheet 102b and the upper sheet 102a increases. Meanwhile, the distance between the body and the garment fabric 11 is maintained appropriately at each location where the upper sheet 102a and the lower sheet 102b are attached. Furthermore, the upper sheet 102a and the lower sheet 102b function as air distribution means, so that air flowing left and right from the fan 4, enveloping the body, moves laterally around the torso and is discharged from the air outlet 13 at the back, downward air passes through the multiple notches 241 in the lower sheet 102b and is discharged from the air outlet 13 consisting of the entire hem, and upward air passes through the multiple notches 241 in the upper sheet 102a and is discharged from the air outlets 13 at the front collar, back collar, and both arms. In this embodiment, the fan 4 is placed on the abdomen of the clothing body 101, but it is of course possible to place the fan 4 on the back as if wearing it on one's back.

[0038] It is not essential for each sheet (upper sheet 102a and lower sheet 102b) to function as the air distribution means, but it is sufficient if each sheet has at least the function of a distance regulation means. The same applies to the first sheet 2a and the third sheet 2c in the first embodiment described above. In each embodiment, the gap regulating means is a sheet-like material, one end of which is provided with an elastic cord as a body-fitting means, and the other end is sewn to the back of the fabric. In other words, the gap regulating means is a gap regulating sheet provided with an elastic cord.

[0039] Next, we will explain the design and manufacturing procedure for an ideal air-conditioning garment using this invention. Note that we assume that all sheets used as spacing-regulating panels are low-air-permeable sheets with openings. 1. Decide the design of the clothing body based on the purpose of use, as well as the air volume, number of fans, and installation location. 2. Determine the volume and distribution of air flowing along each part of the body. 3. Based on the decisions made in 1 and 2 above, determine the distance between the fabric and the body for each part of the body. 4. Based on the decisions made in 1 to 3 above, determine the number of sheets (spacing control surfaces) to be used and their installation locations. 5. Based on the above 4 decisions, design the width and openings of each sheet for each part of the body. 6. Based on the decisions made in step 5 above, cut out each sheet, taking into consideration the seam allowance (attachment allowance) and the space for attaching the elastic. 7. Make a pipe-shaped rubber cord threader. 8. The folded pieces that can be folded downward from the main body of each sheet are sewn to the inside of the clothing body as seam allowances (attachment allowances). 9. Pass the elastic through the elastic threading made in step 7 above, and sew both ends of the elastic to the front of the garment body via the spacing means. By following the above steps for designing and manufacturing air-conditioning clothing, it is possible to create the best air-conditioning clothing for the intended use.

[0040] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various improvements and design changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the sheet serving as the space-regulating planar body is not limited to the sheets exemplified in the first and second embodiments as long as it can at least regulate the distance between the fabric and the body. For example, as shown in Fig. 6(a), the sheet serving as the space-regulating planar body may be a plurality of rectangular pieces of fabric 21 arranged at predetermined intervals, with one end of each piece of fabric 21 sewn to the backside of the fabric 11 and an elastic cord 22 attached to the other end. Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 6(b), the sheet serving as the space-regulating planar body may be a plurality of triangular pieces of fabric 21 arranged at predetermined intervals, with one side (base) of each piece of fabric 21 sewn to the backside of the fabric 11 and an elastic cord 22 attached to the vertex of each piece of fabric. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6(c), the sheet as a space-regulating planar body may be, for example, the fabric 21 illustrated in Figure 6(a) rolled into a cylindrical shape and arranged at a predetermined interval, with one end of each fabric 11 sewn to the back of the fabric 11 and an elastic cord 22 attached to the other end.

[0041] In addition, in each embodiment, the air-conditioned garment has been described as a top, but it may also be work clothes in which the top and bottom are connected. In each embodiment, the air-conditioned garment has a blouson-type shape with an open hem, but it is not limited to this, and may also be, for example, a blouson with a tapered hem, or a shirt-type hem that is tucked into pants.

[0042] Furthermore, in each embodiment, the case where each spacing restriction sheet is arranged approximately horizontally around the fuselage has been described, but this is not limited to this, and each spacing restriction sheet may also be arranged diagonally around the fuselage.

[0043] In each embodiment, the sheet-like material with little or no breathability (air permeability) may be any material that has the relevant function, and may be, for example, a plastic sheet.

[0044] In addition, although each embodiment has been described using elastic cords as a means for fitting to the torso, rubber bands or other common methods may be used instead of elastic cords, and for example, a mesh-like cylindrical body (like a belly band) made of elastic fiber may also be used. When this cylindrical body is used, the underwear is fitted to the torso, preventing the creation of an insulating space between the underwear and the torso, and further improving the effectiveness of the air-conditioning garment. Specifically, for example, in the case of the above-mentioned embodiment 1, the circumferential portion of the lower end of the tubular body is connected to at least the location where the rubber cord 22 is arranged on the first sheet 2a, and the circumferential portion of the upper end of the tubular body is connected to the location where the rubber cord 22 is arranged on the third sheet 2c.

[0045] In addition, in each embodiment, the case where each spacing regulating sheet is sewn to the fabric has been described, but the method of attaching each spacing regulating sheet to the fabric is not limited to sewing, and various common methods can be used.

[0046] Furthermore, in each embodiment, both ends of the elastic cord 22 are sewn to the front body of the clothing body 1,101 via a spacing means 24. However, the purpose of the spacing means 24 is to prevent the fabric near where the elastic cord 22 is sewn from adhering to the body due to the tension of the elastic cord 22, and therefore the spacing means 24 does not necessarily have to be in contact with the elastic cord 22, but only needs to be near where the elastic cord 22 is sewn.

[0047] (Third embodiment) Next, an air-conditioning garment 310 according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 7 to 9. Note that components similar to those in the first and second embodiments are given the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted.

[0048] Figure 7(a) is a schematic front view of the air-conditioning garment 310 when the fan is activated, Figure 7(b) is a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of its torso, and Figure 7(c) is a partially enlarged view of Figure 7(b). As shown in FIG. 7(a), when the fan (not shown) is activated, the air-conditioning garment 310 has a down vest-like appearance.

[0049] Next, a manufacturing method for the clothing body 301 of the air-conditioning clothing 310 of this embodiment will be described using Figure 8. Note that the manufacturing method for the clothing body 301 described below will be limited to the torso portion of the clothing body 301, and details such as the air leakage prevention means at the hem, the fan opening, the arm openings, and the seam allowances will not be described. The torso portion of the clothing body 301 will be described as having a length of 50 cm and a circumference of 100 cm, with five elastic cords 22 used as torso fitting means, and no air distribution means.

[0050] FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the manufacturing method of the torso part of the clothing body 301, where (a) is a plan view of the clothing fabric 311 that constitutes the clothing body 301, (b) is a plan view of the mesh fabric 321 that constitutes the clothing body 301, and (c) is a plan view of the mesh fabric 321 sewn to the clothing fabric 311.

[0051] 1. As the fabric for the torso of the clothing body 301, a fabric 311 measuring 50 cm in length and 100 cm in width with a pair of zippers 14 attached to both ends, a coarse mesh fabric 321 (gap-regulating planar body) measuring 70 cm in length and 94 cm in width, and five thin elastic cords 22 with a natural length of 60 cm are prepared. 2 As shown in Figure 8(c), the mesh fabric 321 is positioned so that there is a 3cm width margin on each of the left and right edges of the fabric 311, and the top and bottom edges of the fabric 311 and the mesh fabric 321 are aligned. Then, the mesh fabric 321 is left with equal amounts of slack at 10cm vertical intervals, and the mesh fabric 321 is sewn to the fabric 311 in six locations, including the top and bottom edges. In other words, the mesh fabric 321 is sewn to the fabric 311 at 10cm vertical intervals, leaving 4cm of slack in the mesh fabric 321 at every 10cm vertical interval. Hereinafter, the 10cm vertical strip-like portions of the fabric 311 to which the mesh fabric 321 is sewn will be referred to as the first slack strip 311a, second slack strip 311b, ..., fifth slack strip 311e, from bottom to top. 3 As shown in FIG. 9, elastic cords 22 are threaded between the fabric 311 and the mesh fabric 321 of each of the first to fifth slack belt portions 311a to 311e, and both ends of each elastic cord 22 are sewn near the pair of zippers 14 via spacing means 24.

[0052] When the air-conditioning garment 310 using the garment body 301 produced as described above is worn and the fan is turned on, positive pressure is generated inside the garment body 301, causing it to inflate, as shown in Figures 7(a) to (c). However, the part of the mesh fabric 321 that comes into contact with the elastic cord 22 adheres closely to the torso BD, so that an upper planar body 321a is formed above the elastic cord 22 and a lower planar body 321b is formed below the elastic cord 22, each having an approximately triangular cross section with the elastic cord 22 and the upper and lower sewn parts as vertices. In other words, the mesh fabric 321 comprises an upper planar body 321a (spacing control planar body) arranged above each elastic cord 22 and inclined downward from the outer periphery of the mesh fabric 321 toward the inner periphery, and a lower planar body 321b (spacing control planar body) arranged below the elastic cord 22 and inclined upward from the outer periphery of the mesh fabric 321 toward the inner periphery, and the inner periphery end of the upper planar body 321a and the inner periphery end of the lower planar body 321b are connected together.

[0053] In this embodiment, a coarse mesh fabric 321 is used for the clothing body 301, but of course, by combining it with a fine mesh fabric or the like, it is possible to provide the function of air distribution means as well. In addition, in the areas corresponding to the second and fourth slack band portions 311b and 311d, it is possible to omit the mesh fabric 321 and the elastic cord 22 and use only the fabric 311, or to leave the mesh fabric 321 slack and omit only the elastic cord 22. [Explanation of symbols]

[0054] 10, 110, 310 air conditioned clothing 1, 101, 301 Clothes body 12 Fan opening 13 Air exhaust section 14 Opening and closing means, zipper 15a, 15b, 15c seams 2a, 2b, 2c Spacing regulation sheets (1st to 3rd sheets) 102a, 102b Spacing control sheets (upper sheet, lower sheet) 211 Suture 22 Elastic cord 231 Air vent (opening) 24 Spacing measures 241 Notch 321a Upper surface 321b Lower planar body 4 Fans 41 Air intake section 411 Groove BD torso

Claims

1. a fan opening into which the fan is fitted; an air discharge unit that discharges the air taken in via the fan; An opening and closing means for opening and closing the front body to the left and right; Equipped with The fan opening is formed in the center of the front body of the clothing body in the left-right direction, The air-conditioning garment body is characterized in that the opening and closing means is provided at a position away from the center in the left-right direction.

2. The main body of the air-conditioned clothing described in Claim 1, characterized in that the opening and closing means is provided on the left side of the center.

3. 3. The air-conditioning garment body according to claim 1, wherein the opening and closing means is a zipper.

4. an upper gap restricting member attached to the clothing body near the armpits; a lower gap restricting body attached near the lower end of the clothing body; Equipped with The fan opening is provided between the upper and lower spacing restrictors. A clothing body of the air-conditioning garment according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The air-conditioning garment comprises a fan and a clothing body of the air-conditioning garment according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Air-conditioned clothing characterized by:

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