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Abstract

To provide a brassiere which is more comfortable to wear and is capable of lifting up the position of the bust and richly raising the bust.SOLUTION: A brassiere 1 comprises a cup part 11, a strap part 12, a cup support part 13, and a back part 14. In the cup part 11, a bust holding part 31 for holding the bust and a shoulder part 32 to be hung on the shoulder are formed in one piece. The strap part 12 connects one end of the shoulder part 32 of the cup part 11 to the back part 14. The cup support part 13 is connected to the bust holding part 31 along its lower side.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Among conventional brassieres, there is known a brassier equipped with a lift-up cloth to lift the bust and make it fuller, as shown in Patent Document 1. In the brassier described in Patent Document 1, the lift-up cloth is placed on the front side of the cup and is connected to the straps and the hollowed-out portion. As a result, when worn, pulling on the shoulder straps pulls up the lift-up cloth, lifting the fullness of the bust upward. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6427943 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, for example, the brassiere described in Patent Document 1 requires the addition of a lift-up cloth to a regular brassiere, which makes the brassiere heavy and thick, and can make it uncomfortable to wear.

[0005] The present invention was made in consideration of such problems, and its purpose is to provide a brassiere that is more comfortable to wear, lifts the bust position, and provides a fuller bust. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present invention is a brassiere comprising cups, straps, cup support, and a back, in which the cups are formed from a single piece, with a bust support portion for holding the bust and a shoulder strap portion for hanging on the shoulders, the strap portion connects one end of the shoulder strap portion of the cup to the back, and the cup support is connected along the bottom edge of the cup. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, the brassiere is more comfortable to wear, and can lift the bust position upward to give a fuller bust. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a brassiere 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the front side. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the brassiere 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention as seen from the back side. [Figure 3] 3 shows the state around the bust when wearing brassiere 1. Note that outer fabric 15 is not shown. [Figure 4] Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of brassiere 1 in Fig. 3 taken along the line AA, with outer fabric 15 omitted. [Figure 5] Fig. 5 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of hollowed-out portion 42 in a cross section of brassiere 1 seen in the direction AA in Fig. 3. Fig. 5A shows the state before wearing, and Fig. 5B shows the state after wearing. Note that outer fabric 15 is not shown. [Figure 6] Fig. 6 shows a portion of a conventional brassiere corresponding to Fig. 5. Fig. 6A shows the state before wearing, and Fig. 6B shows the state after wearing. Note that the outer fabric 15 is not shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The brassiere 1 according to the embodiment will be described below using examples. However, the present invention is not limited to or restricted by the following examples. Also, the drawings are not necessarily strict illustrations.

[0010] [First embodiment] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a brassiere 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front side, and Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the brassiere 1 as seen from the back side.

[0011] [Braja 1 Configuration] Bra 1 has cups 11, straps 12, cup support parts 13, a back part 14, and outer fabric 15. The outer surface of cups 11 is covered with outer fabric 15. Straps 12 are attached to the upper edges of cups 11, and the lower edges of cups 11 are connected to part of the upper edges of cup support parts 13. Back parts 14 are attached to the sides of cup support parts 13 when the user is wearing bra 1.

[0012] The cup portion 11 may be composed of an upper cup portion 21 and a lower cup portion 22 (Fig. 2). The upper cup portion 21 and the lower cup portion 22 are joined together by, for example, sewing or gluing. By joining the upper cup portion 21 and the lower cup portion 22 together in this way, a three-dimensional effect that follows the curves of the bust can be easily achieved. The lower cup portion 22 may also be divided into a front center portion and a side portion.

[0013] The upper cup portion 21 is the portion that covers the upper part of the bust. The upper cup portion 21 is preferably stretchable. This allows the upper cup portion 21 to fit the upper part of the bust more easily. Furthermore, since the upper cup portion 21 is more stretchable, the effect of the pulling force that the upper cup portion 21 receives from the lower cup portion 22 can be reduced, making it easier for the upper cup portion 21 to conform to the upper part of the bust. This further improves the fit of the cup portion 11.

[0014] The lower cup section 22 is an integrated member formed from a single piece of fabric, with the bust support section 31 and shoulder strap section 32. The bust support section 31 is the section that supports the area including the lower part of the bust and the upper sides of the armpits when the user wears the brassiere 1. The shoulder strap section 32 is the section that covers the area from the upper part of the bust to the shoulders when worn, and is hung on the user's shoulders.

[0015] The bust holding portion 31 and the shoulder strap portion 32 are not clearly separated, and the width of the bust holding portion 31 gradually narrows to form the shoulder strap portion 32. The portion of the shoulder strap portion 32 that comes into contact with the user's shoulder when worn is wide, for example, about 1.5 to 2.5 cm, which prevents it from digging into the shoulder.

[0016] The lower cup portion 22, which is made up of the bust support portion 31 and the shoulder strap portion 32, is preferably made of an elastic sheet having stretchability and elasticity. Examples of the elastic sheet include a polyurethane sheet, polyurethane foam, and nonwoven fabric.

[0017] The strap portion 12 is connected to the upper side of the shoulder portion 32 of the lower cup portion 22 and is connected to the upper side of the back portion 14. The strap portion 12 may be made of a non-elastic material. The strap portion 12 may also be provided with an adjustment portion 61 for adjusting its length.

[0018] The cup support portion 13 is provided on the lower side of the cup portion 11 and is formed to follow the verge line. The cup support portion 13 has a base portion 41 and a hollowed portion 42 (FIG. 2).

[0019] As will be described later with reference to Figure 5, part of the upper edge of the base 41 is connected to the lower edge of the bust holding portion 31 of the lower cup portion 22. The base 41 is made of an elastic sheet that has stretchability and resilience. The bust holding portion 31 and the base 41 are approximately the same thickness.

[0020] As will be described later with reference to Figure 5, the hollowed-out portion 42 is formed on the back side of the connection portion 43 between the bust-holding portion 31 and the base portion 41 of the lower cup portion 22. The hollowed-out portion 42 is formed, for example, by wrapping a wire with tape. The hollowed-out portion 42 may also be made of a resin wire with low rigidity, a metal wire with the same rigidity as the resin wire, or a rigid metal wire.

[0021] Removable fastening parts 51 are attached to both ends of back part 14, which is attached to the sides of cup support part 13. Fastening parts 51 are located near the center of the user's back when brassiere 1 is worn by the user.

[0022] [Function of the lower cup portion 22] Next, the force acting on the bust when wearing brassiere 1 will be described with reference to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3 shows the state around the bust when wearing brassiere 1. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of brassiere 1 in Figure 3, taken along the line AA. For the sake of explanation, outer fabric 15 has been omitted from Figures 3 and 4.

[0023] Because the bust support portion 31 and shoulder strap portion 32 are formed in one piece, the lower cup portion 22 directly contacts and envelops a wide area from around the bust to the shoulders, as shown in Figure 3. Furthermore, because the lower edge of the bust support portion 31 is connected to the hollowed-out portion 42, the shoulder strap portion 32 pulls the bust support portion 31 upward, and the hollowed-out portion 42 also supports the lower part of the bust from below. In other words, the bust is supported in an enveloping manner. Furthermore, pulling on the shoulder strap portion 32 exerts a force that presses down on the bust support portion 31 from the sides, preventing the bust from spreading out to the sides.

[0024] Conventional brassieres require the addition of a lift-up cloth, but brassier 1 has the lower cup section 22, bust support section 31, and shoulder strap section 32, all in one piece, allowing it to function as a lift-up cloth. This means that there is no need to add a separate lift-up cloth, and the number of purses can be reduced compared to conventional brassieres. As a result, for example, the appearance can be simplified.

[0025] Because the bust holding portion 31 and the shoulder strap portion 32 are made from a single piece, it is easier to gradually narrow the width of the bust holding portion 31 to form the shoulder strap portion 32. If the bust holding portion 31 and the shoulder strap portion 32 are formed from separate members, for example, they must be connected.

[0026] Furthermore, by constructing the lower cup portion 22 from a stretchy and elastic sheet, it gently envelops a wide area from the bust to the shoulders, further improving comfort. Its flexibility also allows it to easily conform to the bust, creating a three-dimensional effect. The shoulder strap portion 32 is also soft, so it does not dig into the shoulders.

[0027] [Function of hollowed portion 42] Next, the function of the hollowed-out portion 42 when the brassiere 1 is worn will be described with reference to FIGS. Fig. 5 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of hollowed-out portion 42 in a cross section of brassiere 1 seen in the direction AA in Fig. 3. Fig. 5A shows the state before wearing, and Fig. 5B shows the state after wearing. In Fig. 5, outer cloth 15 is not shown.

[0028] As shown in Figure 5A, bust holders 31 and base 41, both made from stretchy and elastic elastic sheets, have approximately the same thickness, and the lower edge of bust holder 31 is connected to the upper edge of base 41, with hollowed-out portion 42 formed on the back side of connected portion 43. With this configuration, when worn, hollowed-out portion 42 is pressed in the direction of the arrow by the user's bust, as shown in Figure 5B, and as a result, hollowed-out portion 42 sinks into connected portion 43 between bust holder 31 and base 41.

[0029] Fig. 6 shows the part of a conventional brassiere corresponding to Fig. 5. Fig. 6A shows the state before wearing, and Fig. 6B shows the state after wearing. Note that Fig. 6 does not show the outer fabric covering the front sides of cup portion 71 and base portion 73.

[0030] As shown in Fig. 6A, a base 73 is connected to the front side of a cup 71, and a hollow 72 is formed on the back side of the cup 71. With this configuration, when worn, the user's bust presses hollow 72 in the direction of the arrow, causing hollow 72 to sink into cup 71, as shown in Fig. 6B.

[0031] That is, when comparing the state when worn, in the case of a conventional brassiere, as shown in FIG. 6B, the hollowed-out portion 72 sinks into the cup portion 71, but the portion that touches the user's skin has a step between the cup portion 71 and the base portion 73. On the other hand, in the case of brassiere 1, as shown in FIG. 5B, the hollowed-out portion 42 sinks into the connection portion 43 between the bust support portion 31 and the base portion 41, so the unevenness of the portion that touches the user's skin is smaller than in the case of a conventional brassiere. In other words, the force acting on the vestibule when worn is distributed over the entire bust support portion 31 and base portion 41, rather than being concentrated on the hollowed-out portion 42. As a result, damage to the vestibule is prevented, a feeling of pressure is eliminated, and comfort is improved.

[0032] [Summary of the invention] The brassiere 1 includes a cup portion 11, a strap portion 12, a cup support portion 13, and a back portion 14. The cup portion 11 is made up of a bust support portion 31 for supporting the bust and a shoulder strap portion 32 for hanging on the shoulders, which are made in one piece. The strap portion 12 connects one end of the shoulder portion 32 of the cup portion 11 to the back portion 14, The cup support portion 13 is connected to the lower side of the bust holding portion 31 so as to extend along the lower side. With this configuration, the cup portion 11 directly touches and encases a wide area from around the bust to the shoulders, lifting up the entire wide area, comfortably suppressing the lateral spread of the bust and adjusting the bust silhouette. Furthermore, there is no need to provide a separate lift-up cloth, and the number of purses can be reduced compared to conventional brassieres, resulting in a simpler appearance, for example.

[0033] Furthermore, the cup support portion 13 is composed of a base portion 41 and a hollow portion 42, The base portion 41 is connected to the lower side of the lower cup portion 22, The hollowed portion 42 is provided on the back side of the connection portion 43 between the lower cup portion 22 and the base portion 41. With this configuration, the shoulder straps 32 can pull the hollowed-out portion 42 and the bust support portion 31 in a pushing-up manner, so that the cup portion 11 can be supported so as to encase the bust.

[0034] Furthermore, the cup portion is formed of an elastic sheet having stretchability and elasticity, The part of the shoulder strap 32 that comes into contact with the user's shoulder when worn has a width of 1.5 to 2.5 cm. This construction allows for a softer fit over a wider area from the bust to the shoulders, further improving comfort. Furthermore, the shoulder straps 32 are wider than regular bras in the area that comes into contact with the user's shoulders when worn, so the weight from the bust can be distributed and supported over a wider area of ​​the wearer's shoulders, reducing adverse effects such as blood flow obstruction and pressure marks, and preventing the shoulder straps 32 from digging in.

[0035] Furthermore, the base portion 41 is formed of an elastic sheet having stretchability and elasticity, The elastic sheet has the same thickness as the bust holding portion 31. With this configuration, when worn, the hollowed-out portion 42 sinks into the connecting portion 43 between the bust support portion 31 and the base portion 41, so the unevenness of the portion that comes into contact with the user's skin is smaller than with conventional brassieres. In other words, the force applied to the vestibule when worn can be distributed across the entire bust support portion 31 and base portion 41, rather than being concentrated on the hollowed-out portion 42. As a result, damage to the vestibule can be prevented, eliminating the feeling of pressure and improving comfort. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 1 Bra 11 Cup section 12 Strap section 13 Cup support 14 Back section 15 Outer cloth 21 Upper cup part 22 Lower cup part 31 Bust support section 32 Shoulder strap 41 Base 42 Hollowed section 43 Connection part 51 Locking part 61 Adjustment section 71 Cup part of conventional brassieres 72 Hollowed-out portion of a conventional brassiere 73 The base of a conventional brassiere

Claims

[Claim 1] A brassiere having a cup portion, a cup support portion, a back portion, and a strap portion, The cup portion is an integral member in which a bust holding portion for holding the bust and a shoulder strap portion for hanging on the shoulders are formed in one piece, The cup support portion is connected along the lower side of the cup portion, The back portion is attached to each of the sides of the cup support portion when the user wears the brassiere, One end of the strap portion is connected to an end of the shoulder portion of the cup portion, and the other end of the strap portion is connected to the back portion, When the bust holding portion is worn to hold the bust of the user, a connection portion between one end of the strap portion and one end of the shoulder portion is located at a point that reaches the back of the user beyond the top of the shoulder, The cup portion is formed of an elastic sheet having stretchability and elasticity, The portion of the shoulder strap that contacts the user's shoulder when worn has a width of 1.5 to 2.5 cm, The cup support portion is composed of a base portion and a hollow portion, The base portion is connected to the lower side of the bust support portion, The hollowed portion is provided on the back side of the connection portion between the bust support portion and the base portion, The base portion is made of an elastic sheet having stretchability and elasticity, and the elastic sheet has the same thickness as the bust support portion. Bra.

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