Clothing with cup section

Abstract

To provide clothing with cups, capable of suppressing the swing of breasts while reducing oppressive feeling.SOLUTION: Clothing with cups has: a pair of cups 10 for covering at least the bust tops and breasts below the bust tops; a connection part 40 connected to lower edges of the pair of cups 10 and connecting the pair of cups 10; and a pair of stretchable panels 20 disposed on front sides of the pair of cups 10 so as to cover the breasts above the bust tops. The edges on the front center sides of the pair of panels 20 are sewn to each of the cups 10 or the connection part 40, the edges on the side are sewn to each of the cups 10, and the lower edges are free ends.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to clothing having a cup portion.

Background Art

[0002] When running or ascending and descending stairs in daily life, the breasts may sway and cause discomfort. Especially when the size of the breasts is large, the swaying becomes greater, and pain may be felt due to the impact when the breasts sway down. Furthermore, the swaying of the breasts also causes the breasts to sag. Therefore, bras having a function of reducing the swaying of the breasts have been proposed.

[0003] For example, the bra described in Patent Document 1 has an upper bust covering portion that is located above the upper edges of the left and right cup portions and is provided so as to connect the left and right cup portions. The upper bust covering portion has elasticity in the left - right direction and is formed such that its size when not worn is smaller than its size when worn. Therefore, when worn, the upper bust covering portion extends according to the body type of the wearer (the width of the bust, the size of the breasts, etc.), and due to its restoring force, the left and right cup portions connected to the upper bust covering portion are pulled toward the center, and the wearer's breasts are pressed in the direction toward the center of the body. When the wearer is stationary, the cup portion fits the breasts, and when the wearer is moving, the upper bust covering portion expands and contracts according to the movement of the breasts, and the swaying of the breasts is absorbed.

[0004] The bra described in Cited Document 2 has a bust press panel provided inside each of the pair of cup portions, and the upper edge of which is sewn to the upper edge of the cup portion. An elastic material such as a power net is used for the bust press panel. When the bra is worn, the bust press panel is pushed against the upper part of the wearer's breasts and extends, and due to its restoring force, the upper part of the breasts is pressed, and the upward swaying of the breasts is suppressed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2016 / 117064 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3217535 Gazette [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0006] The bras described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 have a problem in that when worn, the upper bust covering portion, bust-compressing panel, and cup portion press against the breasts, causing the wearer to feel pressure and tightness whether they are moving or at rest.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide clothing having a cup portion that can reduce the feeling of pressure while suppressing breast movement. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To solve the above problems, the garment having a cup portion according to the present invention is, A pair of cup portions that cover at least the bust and the breast below the bust, A connecting portion is attached to the lower edge of each of the pair of cup portions, A pair of stretchable panel portions are positioned on the front side of the pair of cup portions so as to cover the breasts above the bust top, It has, Each of the pair of panel sections is characterized in that its front center side edge is sewn to the respective cup section or connecting section, its side edge is sewn to the respective cup section, and its bottom edge is a free end.

[0009] In the garment having the cup portion described above, a pair of cup portions are provided to cover at least the bust top and the breast below the bust top, and a pair of panel portions are provided on the front side of the pair of cup portions to cover the breast above the bust top, corresponding to the pair of cup portions. Therefore, when the garment with the cup portion is worn, the lower half of the wearer's breast is mainly covered by the pair of cup portions, and the upper half of the breast is mainly covered by the pair of panel portions. Furthermore, each panel portion is sewn to the corresponding cup portion or connecting portion only at its ends, the front center side edge and the side side edge, and the portion in between displaces and stretches according to the shape and size of the wearer's breast. Therefore, the wearer does not feel any pressure whether the wearer is stationary or moving. Also, when the breast shakes up due to the wearer's movement, the panel portion stretches accordingly, and its restoring force can suppress the shaking of the breast.

[0010] In garments having the cup portion described above, It is preferable that the vertical width of the panel portion is configured to gradually widen from the front center towards the side.

[0011] This allows the upper part of the breast, where shaking occurs, to be widely covered by the panel, effectively suppressing breast movement.

[0012] In garments having the cup portion described above, Preferably, the upper edge of the panel portion is formed in an arc shape so as to follow the upper edge of the breast.

[0013] This allows the breasts to be gently covered without being compressed, reducing pressure and minimizing breast movement.

[0014] In garments having the cup portion described above, A pair of stretchable shoulder straps, A pair of outer fabrics are arranged on the front sides of the pair of cup portions and the pair of panel portions, respectively, so as to cover the entire breast. having It is preferable that the side edges on the side of each of the pair of cup portions, the pair of panel portions, and the pair of outer fabrics are sewn to the pair of shoulder straps, respectively.

[0015] In the clothing having the cup portion according to the present invention, one breast is covered by two parts divided vertically, namely the panel portion and the cup portion. However, according to the above configuration, the panel portion and the cup portion can be covered and hidden with one outer fabric. Therefore, if the outer fabric is formed of a lace fabric or the like, the decorativeness can be enhanced. Further, since the side edges on the side of each of the cup portion, the panel portion, and the outer fabric are sewn to the shoulder straps, when the shoulder straps are extended, the cup portion, the panel portion, and the outer fabric are pulled up following it, and the cup portion, the panel portion, and the outer fabric fit to the breast. Therefore, the shaking of the breast can be effectively suppressed. If the outer fabric is formed of a stretchable material, the shaking of the breast can be suppressed more effectively.

[0016] In the clothing having the above cup portion, further it is preferable that the upper side of the panel portion is sewn to the outer fabric.

[0017] Thereby, when the shoulder straps are extended, the outer fabric, the panel portion, and the cup portion sewn to the panel portion are integrally pulled up, so that the cup portion, the panel portion, and the outer fabric fit more to the breast.

[0018] In the clothing having the above cup portion, further it is preferable that the panel portion is sewn to the cup portion at one location between the front center side edge and the side edge on the side.

[0019] Thereby, while leaving room for the panel portion to be displaced with respect to the cup portion, it is possible to prevent the panel portion from deviating from an appropriate position. ​​​​​According to the clothing having a cup part according to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the swaying of the breasts while reducing the sense of compression.

Brief Explanation of Drawings

[0021] [Figure 1] Front view showing the bra according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2] Rear view showing the part covering the right breast of the wearer among the bras in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] View for explaining the wearing state of the bra in FIG. 1.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0022] Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0023] FIG. 1 is a front view of a bra 1 which is an embodiment of clothing having a cup part according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a rear view of the part covering the right breast of the wearer among the bras 1.

[0024] The bra 1 according to the present embodiment includes a pair of cup parts 10 that cover at least the bust top and the breasts below the bust top, a pair of panel parts 20 that cover the breasts above the bust top, and a pair of outer fabrics 30 that cover the entire breasts. Further, the bra 1 of the present embodiment includes a connecting part 40 that connects the pair of cup parts 10, a pair of back parts 50, and a pair of shoulder straps 60. In FIG. 1, the panel part 20 is shown by hatching for easy understanding.

[0025] (Cup part) The cup portion 10 is a so-called 3 / 4 cup type, covering the part of the breast including the bust apex and the portion above the bust apex, and is formed to conform to the shape of the breast in a three-dimensional form. Therefore, the lower half of the cup portion 10 is approximately semicircular when viewed from the front, and the upper half is approximately triangular when viewed from the front. In this embodiment, the cup portion 10 is formed from an expandable molded material. A wire is housed in the lower edge of the cup portion. The size of the cup portion 10 is the foundation size according to the JIS standard (JIS L4006:1998).

[0026] (Connection part) The connecting portion 40 is connected to each cup portion 10 so as to connect the pair of cup portions 10 at the front center side of their lower edge 102 (also called the cup rim). The connecting portion 40 is formed from an expandable molded material of the same material as the cup portions 10.

[0027] (Back section) The pair of back sections 50 are connected to the left and right side ends 402 of the connecting section 40 and the sides of the lower edges 102 of the left and right cup sections 10, and are made from a single piece of fabric that is stretchable in any direction and is knitted using a molded knitting technique. The knit pattern is different in the upper 51 and lower 52 of the back section 50, and the fabric edge of the lower 52 is folded back and sewn to the lower edge 511 of the upper 51, making the fabric double-layered. Therefore, the lower 52 of the back section 50 has higher elasticity than the upper 51. The tip 503 of the pair of back sections 50 is provided with a hook section 70 for connecting the pair of back sections 50.

[0028] The front sides of the connecting portion 40 and the back portion 50 are covered with elastic lace (not shown). The elastic lace is formed by sewing two pieces of lace fabric together at the front center and is sewn to the connecting portion 40 and the back portion 50 at the edges that touch the upper edge 401 of the connecting portion 40, the upper edge 501 of the back portion 50, the tip 503 of the back portion 50, and the lower edge 102 of the cup portion 10. The elastic lace is also sewn to the connecting portion 40 and the back portion 50 by a stopper S1 at the center of the lower edge of the connecting portion 40 and by a stopper S2 at the position of the lower edge of the back portion 50 on the cup portion 10 side. Stoppers S1 and S2 are formed, for example, by stitches of about 5 mm to 10 mm in length.

[0029] (Shoulder strap) A portion of a single elastic tape member is sewn to the entire upper edge 501 of the back portion 50. The remaining portion of the elastic tape member extends from the lower end 103 of the side edge of the cup portion 10 to a point near the end of the upper edge 501 of the back portion 50 (the center of the back when worn), and is attached to the upper edge 501 of the back portion 50 in an adjustable length by a round ring 63 and a figure-eight ring 64 attached to this point. The portion of the elastic tape member from the lower end 103 through the figure-eight ring 64 to the round ring 63 constitutes the shoulder strap 60. The elastic tape member is constructed by joining a front tape member 61 and a rear tape member 62, each having elasticity, slightly towards the back of the wearer's shoulder. The side edges of the cup portion 10, the panel portion 20, and the outer fabric 30 are sewn to the front tape member 61. The front tape member 61 is made of a tape material that is relatively thinner than the rear tape member 62, so that it can be easily sewn to the upper edge 501 of the back portion 50, the cup portion 10, the panel portion 20, and the side edges of the outer fabric 30. The rear tape member 62 is made of a tape material that is relatively thicker than the front tape member 61.

[0030] (Panel section) The panel portion 20 is positioned on the front side of the cup portion 10, covering the upper edge of the cup portion 10 and extending upward from the upper edge 101 of the cup portion 10. The panel portion 20 is made of an elastic fabric such as power net and stretches significantly in the direction along the upper edge of the cup portion. It also has elasticity in other directions. In this embodiment, the panel portion 20 is formed by folding the power net in half so that its lower edge 202 becomes a fold. This increases its elasticity compared to when it is formed from a single piece of fabric, and eliminates the need to finish the edge of the lower edge 202.

[0031] The panel section 20 is configured to gradually widen from the front center towards the side. For example, the width of the panel section 20 (length between the upper edge 201 and the lower edge 202) is approximately 2 cm to 3 cm at the front center side, gradually widening towards the side, and becoming approximately 7 cm to 9 cm at the side. In addition, the upper edge 201 of the panel section 20 is formed in an upwardly convex arc shape to follow the upper edge of the breast.

[0032] The front center end of the panel section 20 almost overlaps with the cup section 10, and the length from the top edge 101 of the cup section 10 to the top edge 201 of the panel section 20 increases as it approaches the side. The degree of overlap between the cup section 10 and the panel section 20, and the extent to which the panel section 20 extends upward from the top edge 101 of the cup section 10, varies depending on the shapes of the cup section 10 and the panel section 20. The overlapping portion of the cup section 10 and the panel section 20 may or may not have a constant width from the front center to the side, but its width is configured to be, for example, 1 cm to 5 cm, preferably 2 cm to 4 cm.

[0033] The front center side edge of the panel portion 20 is sewn to the front center end of the lower edge 102 of the cup portion 10. The side edges of the panel portion 20 are sewn to the front tape member 61 of the shoulder strap 60, along with the side edges of the cup portion 10 and the outer fabric 30. When sewing the side edges of the panel portion 20 to these, the panel portion 20, the front tape member 61, and the outer fabric 30 should be slightly stretched. The panel portion 20 sewn in this way will have some slack when not being worn. The upper edge 201 of the panel portion 20 is sewn to the outer fabric 30, but the lower edge 202 of the panel portion 20 is not sewn anywhere. The panel portion 20 is also sewn to the upper edge of the cup portion 10 and the outer fabric 30 by a stop pin S3 at one point slightly to the side of its left-right center. The stop pin S3 is formed, for example, by a stitch about 5 mm to 10 mm in length.

[0034] (outer cloth) The outer fabric 30 is made of the same stretchable lace as the connecting portion 40 and the back portion 50, but is formed separately and is provided on the front side of the cup portion 10 and the panel portion 20 so as to cover the entire breast (so as to cover the entire cup portion 10 and the panel portion 20). The outer fabric 30 is more stretchable than the panel portion 20 and stretches significantly in the direction along the upper edge of the cup portion 10, just like the panel portion 20. The outer fabric 30 is formed to spread upward from the upper edge 201 of the panel portion 20, and is configured to narrow in width as it approaches the tip portion 301. The side edges of the outer fabric 30 are sewn to the front tape member 61 together with the side edges of the cup portion 10 and the panel portion 20, respectively, and the lower edge of the outer fabric 30 is sewn to the lower edge 102 of the cup portion 10. The tip portion 301 is sewn to the shoulder strap 60 at the position where the front tape member 61 and the rear tape member 62 are joined.

[0035] Next, the effects and benefits of the bra 1 according to this embodiment will be described. Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating the state in which the bra 1 is worn. In Figure 3, the forces acting on the bra 1 when worn are indicated by arrows.

[0036] The bra 1 according to this embodiment is provided with a pair of cup portions 10 that cover at least the bust top and the breast below the bust top, and a pair of panel portions 20 corresponding to the pair of cup portions 10 are provided on the front side of the pair of cup portions 10 to cover the breast above the bust top. The panel portions 20 have some slack when not worn, and are formed to be in a state without slack when worn by a woman with an average breast size corresponding to each size. Therefore, when a woman with an average breast size corresponding to each size wears the bra 1, the cup portions 10 and panel portions 20 fit gently to the wearer's breasts and do not cause the wearer to feel any pressure.

[0037] Furthermore, in the bra 1 according to this embodiment, the panel portion 20 is sewn to the cup portion 10 only at the front center side edge and the side side edge, and the space between the front center side edge and the side side edge of the panel portion 20 is displaceable relative to the cup portion 10. When a woman with breasts slightly larger than the size of the cup portion 10 wears the bra 1, as shown in Figure 3, the panel portion 20 is subjected to an upward force (in the direction of arrow A in Figure 3) due to the shoulder straps 60 (front tape member 61) and the outer fabric 30 sewn to the panel portion 20, and the cup portion 10 is subjected to an upward force (in the direction of arrow B in Figure 3) due to the wearer's breasts. As a result, the panel portion 20 shifts upward at an angle relative to the cup portion 10. As the panel portion 20 shifts, the area that the cup portion 10 and the panel portion 20 cover the breasts increases, allowing the bra to gently wrap around the wearer's breasts according to their shape. Therefore, even when worn by a woman with a breast size slightly larger than the cup size 10, it does not cause the wearer to feel constricted.

[0038] The upper edge 201 of the panel 20 of the bra 1 is formed in an arc shape to follow the upper edge of the breast, so that it can gently cover the breast without compressing it. This further reduces the feeling of pressure.

[0039] When the wearer moves and the breasts bounce upward, the panel section 20 extends accordingly, and its restoring force pushes the upper part of the breasts back, thereby suppressing breast movement.

[0040] Since the panel portion 20 of the bra 1 is formed to extend upward beyond the upper edge 101 of the cup portion 10, the upper part of the panel portion 20 directly presses against the breast, effectively suppressing breast movement.

[0041] The panel portion 20 of the bra 1 is configured to gradually widen from the front center towards the sides, allowing the panel portion 20 to cover a wider area where breast movement occurs (the part of the breast above the bust apex). This effectively suppresses breast movement.

[0042] Furthermore, the bra 1 has a pair of outer fabrics 30 provided on the front side of a pair of cup portions 10 and a pair of panel portions 20 so as to cover the entire breast, and the side edges of the cup portions 10, panel portions 20 and outer fabrics 30 are sewn to the shoulder straps 60 (front tape members 61). When the bra 1 is worn, the front tape members 61 stretch, and the cup portions 10, panel portions 20 and outer fabrics 30 are pulled up accordingly, so that the cup portions 10, panel portions 20 and outer fabrics 30 fit the breast more closely.

[0043] Furthermore, since the upper edge 201 of the panel portion 20 is sewn to the outer fabric 30, when the front tape member 61 is stretched, the outer fabric 30, the panel portion 20, and the cup portion 10 sewn to the panel are pulled up together as a single unit. As a result, the cup portion 10, the panel portion 20, and the outer fabric 30 fit the breasts more closely. Also, because the panel portion 20 is sandwiched between the outer fabric 30 and the cup portion 10 of the bra 1, the panel portion 20 holds down the cup portion 10, allowing the cup portion 10 to fit the breasts more closely.

[0044] Furthermore, since the panel portion 20 is sewn to the cup portion 10 and the outer fabric 30 by point fastening S3, the panel portion 20 will not completely shift away from the cup portion 10. Also, since there is only one sewing point, the panel portion 20 can still be displaced relative to the cup portion 10 even when sewn.

[0045] In the bra 1 according to this embodiment, the panel portion 20 does not cover the entire breast, thus reducing the feeling of pressure while effectively suppressing breast movement.

[0046] Thus, the bra 1 of this embodiment can suppress breast movement without causing the wearer to feel constricted. In addition, with the bra 1 of this embodiment, the panel portion 20 is displaceable relative to the cup portion 10 to match the shape and size of the wearer's breasts, so that one cup size can accommodate a certain range of breast sizes. Furthermore, all parts that make up the bra 1 (cup portion 10, panel portion 20, outer fabric 30, connecting portion 40, back fabric 50, shoulder straps 60) are made of elastic material, and from this point of view as well, it can accommodate various bust sizes (breast size, underbust size).

[0047] In the bra 1 according to this embodiment, the JIS standard foundation sizes, which are finely divided by cup size and underbust size, are applied. Therefore, the wearer can select a size that suits their body type and make their bust look beautiful. On the other hand, the JIS standard foundation sizes have a narrow range of applicability, and if the size of the breasts changes due to, for example, changes in hormone balance, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or swelling of the body, the wearer may have to buy a new bra that fits the new size. With the bra 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to accommodate a certain range of breast sizes while making the bust look beautiful and maintaining a comfortable fit.

[0048] (modified version) Although specific examples of embodiments for carrying out the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and modifications are permitted as appropriate within the scope of the spirit of the present invention.

[0049] For example, in the above embodiment, the garment having a cup portion was described as a bra, but it could also be underwear such as a camisole or half-top, a bodysuit, a swimsuit, etc.

[0050] In the above embodiment, the cup portion 10 was a 3 / 4 cup type, but it may also be a 1 / 2 cup type or a full cup type. From the viewpoint of reducing the upward movement of the upper part of the breast together with the panel portion 20, it is preferable that it does not cover the entire breast, and a 3 / 4 cup type or a 1 / 2 cup type is preferable.

[0051] The width of the panel section 20 is set according to the shape (cup type) of the cup section 10. For example, in the case of a 1 / 2 cup type, the width is set to be approximately 2cm to 3cm on the front center side and approximately 7cm to 12cm on the side side. The width of the overlapping portion of the cup section 10 and the panel section 20 is also set according to the shape of the cup section.

[0052] In the above embodiment, JIS standard foundation sizes were applied as bra sizes, but for example, L size, M size, and S size could also be used. With such a size range, bra retailers only need to prepare bras in about three sizes, such as L size, M size, and S size (they do not need to prepare bras in various sizes that are finely divided by cup size or underbust size), thus saving the effort and cost of preparing bras in various sizes.

[0053] In the above embodiment, a wire was housed in the lower part of the cup portion 10, but a non-wire type may also be used.

[0054] In the above embodiment, the front center side of the panel portion 20 was sewn to the cup portion 10, but it may also be sewn to the connecting portion 40, for example, as in a wrap-style bra.

[0055] In the above embodiment, the cup portion 10 and the connecting portion 40 were formed from separate components, but they may be integrally formed by molding.

[0056] In the above embodiment, there was an outer fabric 30, but the outer fabric 30 may be omitted if the upper part of the breast is broadly covered by the panel portion 20.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the outer fabric 30 was made of stretchable lace, but it may also be made of a non-stretchable fabric. In that case, it is preferable that the panel portion 20 be configured to stretch in response to breast movement, so that there is some slack when worn.

[0058] In the above embodiment, the cup portion 10, the panel portion 20, and the outer fabric 30 were sewn together by point fastening S3, but only the cup portion 10 and the panel portion 20 may be sewn together. Alternatively, none of them may be sewn together at all.

[0059] In the above embodiment, the position of the stopper S3 is not particularly limited and is set according to the degree of overlap between the cup portion 10 and the panel portion 20. By placing the stopper S3 in a location where the overlap between the cup portion 10 and the panel portion 20 is small, it is possible to effectively prevent the panel portion 20 from shifting upward relative to the cup portion 10.

[0060] In the above embodiment, the front sides of the connecting portion 40 and the back portion 50 are covered with elastic lace, and the elastic lace is secured to the connecting portion 40 and the back portion 50 with points S1 and S2. However, these positions are not particularly limited, and point fastening is not required. Furthermore, the front sides of the connecting portion 40 and the back portion 50 do not need to be covered with elastic lace. [Explanation of symbols]

[0061] 10...Cup part 20... Panel section 30…Outer cloth 40...Connection part 50...Back section 60... Shoulder strap

Claims

1. A pair of cup portions that cover at least the bust and the breast below the bust, A connecting portion is attached to the lower edge of each of the pair of cup portions, A pair of stretchable panel portions are positioned on the front side of the pair of cup portions so as to cover the breast above the bust top, A pair of stretchable shoulder straps, A pair of outer fabrics are arranged on the front sides of the pair of cup portions and the pair of panel portions, respectively, so as to cover the entire breast. It has, Each of the pair of panel sections has its front center side edge sewn to the respective cup section or connecting section, its side edge sewn to the respective cup section, and its bottom edge is a free end. The side edges of the pair of cup sections, the pair of panel sections, and the pair of outer fabrics are sewn to the pair of shoulder straps, respectively. Clothing with a cup-like section.

2. The garment having a cup portion according to claim 1, wherein the vertical width of the panel portion is configured to gradually widen from the front center side toward the side side.

3. The garment having a cup portion according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the upper edge of the panel portion is formed in an arc shape so as to follow the upper edge of the breast.

4. The garment having a cup portion according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the upper edge of the panel portion is sewn to the outer fabric.

5. The garment having a cup portion according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the panel portion is sewn to the cup portion at one point between the front center side edge and the side side edge.

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