Cooling suit

Abstract

To provide a cooling garment which is compact, light in weight and inexpensive, and can quickly reach a usable condition.SOLUTION: A cooling garment has clothing 2 to be worn by a wearer M, a first housing part 3 for housing a channel through which a liquid circulates, a second housing part 4 for housing an electric pump unit (an electric pump 11 and a portable power source 12) for circulating the liquid, and a third housing part 5 which communicates with the channel and houses a liquid storage container 13 for storing the liquid. The first housing part 3, the second housing part 4 and the third housing part 5 are formed integrally with the clothing 2. The cooling garment is formed so as to introduce the liquid storage container 13 into the third housing part through a communicating hole 23, and pull out the liquid storage container 13 from the third housing part through the communicating hole 23.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cooling garment.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a technique has been proposed in which a cooling passage is formed in a cooling garment, and a liquid such as water is caused to flow through the cooling passage to reduce the heat of a person wearing the cooling garment (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The invention described in this Patent Document 1 has a liquid passage in which a flow path for circulating water is formed, and a detachable member for selecting a state in which the liquid passage is wound around the body and a state in which the winding is released, and includes at least one uneven sheet on which small unevenness is formed, and a plurality of sheets are overlapped, and a fusion part formed by fusing a part thereof flatly, and a flow path part formed without being fused between the fusion parts, and the liquid passage is arranged so that the fusion part and the flow path part are arranged flatly with an expansion.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] While the conventional technology described above can provide inexpensive and practical cooling suits, it has the problem that a liquid container (e.g., a plastic bottle) to hold the liquid and an electric pump unit, including an electric pump and power supply for circulating the liquid, must be worn around the waist in the form of a waist bag or carried on the back in the form of a backpack. In other words, a separate container is needed for the liquid container and the electric pump unit, in addition to the cooling suit itself. Therefore, when used by workers on construction sites, for example, this container can get in the way and potentially hinder their work efficiency. Consequently, there has been a demand from various sectors of the market for a cooling suit that is compact, lightweight, inexpensive, and can be used quickly.

[0005] Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention aims to provide a cooling suit that is compact, lightweight, inexpensive, and can be used quickly. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The object of the present invention described above is achieved by the following means. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses are merely reference numerals for embodiments described later, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0007] According to the invention of claim 1, the garment (2) worn by the wearer (M) and A first containment section (3) that houses a flow path (circulating liquid path 10) through which liquid circulates, A second housing section (4) housing an electric pump unit (electric pump 11, portable power supply 12) for circulating the aforementioned liquid, It has a third storage section (5) that communicates with the aforementioned flow path (circulating liquid path 10) and houses a liquid storage container (13) that contains the aforementioned liquid, The garment (2) is characterized in that the first storage section (3), the second storage section (4), and the third storage section (5) are integrally provided in the garment (2).

[0008] According to the invention of claim 2, in the cooling suit described in claim 1, the third housing portion (5) is integrally provided on the back side of the garment (2), A communication hole (23) is provided in the side (left side 21b) of the garment (2) that communicates with the inside of the third storage section (5). The liquid container (13) is inserted into the third storage section (5) through the communication hole (23), and the liquid container (13) can be removed from the third storage section (5) through the communication hole (23).

[0009] According to the invention of claim 3, in the cooling suit described in claim 2, the liquid container (13) is characterized in that the side circumferential surfaces (front 13c, back 13d) perpendicular to the vertical direction are curved in an arc shape.

[0010] According to the invention of claim 4, in the cooling suit described in claim 2, the liquid container (13) is characterized in that it is curved in an S-shape in the vertical direction.

[0011] According to the invention of claim 5, in the cooling suit described in claim 1, the mouth portion (13j) of the liquid container (13) is provided with a threaded portion (13ja1) on the outer peripheral surface of the tip (13ja) side, and the base portion (13jb) side outer peripheral surface is not provided with the threaded portion (13ja1) and is a flat surface (13jb1).

[0012] According to the invention of claim 6, the cooling suit described in claim 1 is characterized in that the liquid container (13) is provided with handles (first handle portion 13g, second handle portion 13h).

[0013] According to the invention of claim 7, the cooling suit described in claim 1 is characterized in that the liquid container (13) is provided with an insertion opening (not shown) into which ice can be inserted.

[0014] According to the invention of claim 8, the cooling suit described in claim 2 is characterized in that the third housing portion (5) is provided with an opening / closing portion (fastener 50) that can close or open the inside of the third housing portion (5) at a position different from the communication hole (23).

[0015] According to the invention of claim 9, the cooling suit described in claim 1 further comprises tubes (discharge tube Tb, supply tube Te) used to connect the liquid container (13) and the flow path (circulating liquid path 10), The tubes (discharge tube Tb, supply tube Te) are characterized by being equipped with a water-stopping member (tube clip 16) for stopping the flow of the liquid.

[0016] According to the invention of claim 10, the cooling suit described in claim 1 is characterized in that a belt (15) is provided at the lower part of the garment (2).

[0017] According to the invention of claim 11, in the cooling suit described in claim 1, The garment (2) is formed from a front panel (20) and a back panel (21), The front panel (20) and the back panel (21) are each formed so as to have a cavity (not shown) inside, The aforementioned cavity (not shown) is provided with a water-cooling plate (not shown) and an insulating material (not shown). The water cooling plate (not shown) is positioned so that it is on the back side of the garment (2). The aforementioned heat insulating material (not shown) is characterized in that it is positioned so as to be on the surface of the garment (2).

[0018] According to the invention of claim 12, the cooling suit described in claim 1 is characterized in that a fourth storage compartment (6) capable of accommodating at least various documents and mobile phones is integrally provided inside the garment (2). [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] Next, the effects of the present invention will be described with reference numerals in the drawings. The reference numerals in parentheses are only those of the embodiments described later, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0020] According to the invention of claim 1, a first housing portion (3) that houses a flow path (circulating liquid path 10) through which a liquid circulates, a second housing portion (4) that houses an electric pump unit (electric pump 11, portable power source 12) that circulates the liquid, and a third housing portion (5) that houses a liquid storage container (13) that communicates with the flow path (circulating liquid path 10) and stores the liquid are integrally provided on the clothing (2). Therefore, it can be integrated, that is, all-in-one, and different from the conventional cooling clothing described above, there is no need for a form such as a waist bag that wraps around the waist and houses a liquid storage container and an electric pump unit, or a form such as a backpack that is carried on the back. Therefore, according to the present invention, a cooling clothing that is compact, lightweight, inexpensive, and can be used quickly can be provided. Furthermore, since the cooling clothing (1) of the present invention can quickly remove the electric pump unit (electric pump 11, portable power source 12), the cooling clothing (1) can be washed. Also, since the electric pump unit (electric pump 11, portable power source 12) can be quickly removed from the cooling clothing (1), maintenance work is also facilitated.

[0021] According to the invention of claim 2, since the third housing portion (5) is integrally provided on the back side of the clothing (2), the liquid storage container (13) is located close to the center of gravity of the wearer (M)'s body. Therefore, even if it has the same weight as a conventional liquid storage container, it feels lighter and can give the wearer (M) a more comfortable feeling than before. Also, since the liquid storage container (13) can be inserted into the third housing portion (5) through the communication hole (23) and removed from the third housing portion (5) through the communication hole (23), the wearer (M) can complete all the operations of inserting the liquid storage container (13) into the third housing portion (5) and removing the liquid storage container (13) from the third housing portion (5) by himself / herself without having to take off the clothing (2) deliberately.

[0022] According to the invention of claim 3, the liquid storage container (13) has side circumferential surfaces (front surface 13c and back surface 13d) that are arcuately curved and orthogonal to the vertical up-and-down direction, that is, the liquid storage container (13) is formed in a crescent shape. Thereby, the liquid storage container (13) can easily enter and exit along the body of the wearer (M), so that the replacement operation can be performed without being caught. That is, when the liquid storage container (13) is inserted into the third storage portion (5) through the communication hole (23) and withdrawn from the third storage portion (5) through the communication hole (23), it can be performed along the body of the wearer (M) without being caught. Therefore, the replacement operation of the liquid storage container (13) can be performed in a short time.

[0023] According to the invention of claim 4, since the vertical up-and-down direction of the liquid storage container (13) is S-shaped curved, the S-shaped curved portion fits to the S-shaped curved backbone and is assimilated as a part of the body. Thereby, it will fit to the wearer (M). Furthermore, since there is no sense of incongruity in the silhouette of the wearer (M) when viewed from the outside, it is excellent in design. That is, since the cooling suit (1) is usually worn as underwear, it is possible to eliminate the sense of incongruity when wearing work clothes or the like as an outerwear.

[0024] According to the invention of claim 5, on the mouth portion (13j) of the liquid storage container (13), a screw portion (13ja1) is provided on the outer circumferential surface on the tip (13ja) side, and the screw portion (13ja1) is not provided on the outer circumferential surface on the base end (13jb) side and it is a flat surface (13jb1), so hybridization can be achieved. That is, the wearer (M) can use it according to his own purpose from a plurality of options, such as a screwing cap (14A), an O-ring cap (14B) called a nipple plug, a cork, and other plugs other than an O-ring. The screwing cap (14A) takes time to open and close, but the O-ring cap (14B) can quickly replace the liquid storage container (13).

[0025] According to the invention of claim 6, the liquid container (13) is provided with handles (first handle portion 13g, second handle portion 13h), so that the wearer (M) can easily grasp and use the liquid container (13) without slipping. As a result, the wearer (M) can easily insert and remove the liquid container (13) into the third storage portion (5).

[0026] According to the invention of claim 7, the liquid container (13) is provided with an opening (not shown) into which ice can be inserted. This allows the user (M) to immediately use (charge) the device by adding crushed ice, which is commercially available at convenience stores or supermarkets, in emergencies such as when using the device on a long-distance touring trip and it is not possible to freeze the liquid container (13) at the accommodation.

[0027] According to the invention of claim 8, the third storage section (5) is provided with an opening / closing section (zipper 50) that can be closed or opened at a position different from the communication hole (23), so that even if the wearer (M) is unable to let go of their hands, the liquid storage container (13) can be replaced with the help of a third-party assistant (MA). It can also be used when the wearer (M) wants to insert the liquid storage container (13) into the third storage section (5) before putting on the garment (2). Furthermore, if the third storage section (5) is provided with an opening / closing section (zipper 50), it can be opened to promote drying when drying after washing.

[0028] According to the invention of claim 9, the situation in which return water leaks to the outside can be reduced. Specifically, when replacing the liquid container (13), the cap (14C) is removed from the mouth (13j) of the liquid container (13). However, immediately after the cooling suit (1) is stopped, there is internal pressure in the garment (2), making it difficult to stop the water flow instantaneously. For this reason, water-stopping members (tube clips 16) are provided on the tubes (discharge tube Tb, supply tube Te). This reduces the situation in which return water leaks to the outside.

[0029] According to the invention of claim 10, a belt (15) is provided at the lower part of the garment (2). This allows the liquid container (13) to be more closely fitted to the wearer (M). Therefore, by closely fitting the liquid container 13 to the wearer (M), the weight can be distributed by body pressure, so that the heavy liquid container (13) can be stably equipped.

[0030] According to the invention of claim 11, a water-cooling plate (not shown) is provided on the back side of the garment (2) (the side closer to the wearer M's body), and an insulating material (not shown) is provided on the front side of the garment (2) (the side further away from the wearer M's body), thereby preventing unnecessary heat loss. This allows for an extended cooling time. This is particularly effective when using a motorcycle, as the airflow during riding can improve the escape of cold air.

[0031] According to the invention of claim 12, when going to a work site wearing only the cooling suit (1), a smartphone or other mobile phone, various documents such as drawings, a towel, a drink, etc. can be stored in the fourth storage compartment (6). This improves convenience as it allows the wearer to wear lighter clothing in extreme heat. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0032] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing an example of a cooling suit according to one embodiment of the present invention being worn by a person. [Figure 2] The image shows a front view of the back of the garment according to the same embodiment, where (a) shows the state before the left first storage section and the right first storage section are wrapped around the garment, and (a) shows the state after the left first storage section and the right first storage section are wrapped around the garment. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view of the electric pump used in the implementation. [Figure 4] The liquid container according to the same embodiment is shown, with (a) being a perspective view and (b) being a plan view. [Figure 5] The liquid container according to the same embodiment is shown, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a cross-section along line AA shown in (a). [Figure 6] (a) shows the state in which a PET bottle cap is about to be attached to the mouth of the liquid container according to the same embodiment, (b) shows the state in which a cap called a pacifier stopper is about to be attached to the mouth of the liquid container according to the same embodiment, and (c) shows the state in which a cap used when using a cooling suit is about to be attached to the mouth of the liquid container according to the same embodiment. [Figure 7] This is a perspective view showing a state in which a user is attempting to place a liquid container according to the same embodiment into the cavity of the third storage section. [Figure 8] This is a front perspective view showing a person wearing the cooling suit according to the same embodiment. [Figure 9] This is a rear perspective view showing the cooling suit according to the same embodiment being worn by a user. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view from the illuminated side showing a wearer of the cooling suit according to the same embodiment in a bent-over position. [Figure 11] This is a perspective view illustrating the state in which the liquid container according to the same embodiment is inserted into or removed from the cavity of the third storage section from the rear. [Figure 12] (a) is a perspective view showing the state of the tube before water is stopped using the tube clip according to the same embodiment, and (b) is a perspective view showing the state of the tube after water is stopped using the tube clip according to the same embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0033] An embodiment of the cooling suit according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, when the directions of up, down, left, and right are indicated, they refer to the up, down, left, and right directions as viewed from the front as shown in the illustration.

[0034] The cooling suit according to this embodiment is capable of reducing the heat felt by the person wearing it, and is made of a material that combines polyurethane and nylon, and is made of a material that is highly elastic and breathable. Specifically, as shown in Figure 1, the cooling suit 1 is mainly composed of a garment 2, a first storage section 3, a second storage section 4, and a third storage section 5 (see Figure 9), and the first storage section 3, the second storage section 4, and the third storage section 5 (see Figure 9) are integrally formed with the garment 2 by being sewn onto it. The following describes each component in detail.

[0035] <Clothing description> In this embodiment, garment 2 is exemplified as a vest type and consists of a front panel 20 shown in Figure 1 and a back panel 21 shown in Figure 9, with each of the front panel 20 and back panel 21 being formed to have an internal cavity. The front panel 20 and back panel 21 are integrally formed by sewing 2a together, as shown in Figure 1. On the other hand, the front panel 20 consists of a right front panel 20A and a left front panel 20B, as shown in Figure 1, and as shown in Figure 2(b), a vertically elongated rectangular fourth storage section 6 is sewn onto the back side (wearer M side) of the right front panel 20A, extending from the upper side 20Aa slightly above the center toward the lower side 20Ab. This fourth storage section 6 is formed in a pocket shape and is large enough to hold an A4 drawing without folding it, so that workers at construction sites can carry drawings with them while working. Therefore, the wearer can store various documents such as drawings, mobile phones such as smartphones, towels, drinks, etc., in the fourth storage compartment 6. This improves convenience by allowing the wearer to wear lighter clothing in extreme heat.

[0036] Thus, the garment 2, constructed in this manner, can be worn by the wearer M by putting their arms through the sleeves, as shown in Figure 1. Although not shown in the illustration, the inside of the garment 2 is equipped with both a water cooling plate and insulation material, with the water cooling plate positioned closer to the wearer M's body (the back of the garment 2) and the insulation material positioned further away from the wearer M's body (the front of the garment 2). This prevents unnecessary heat loss and extends the cooling time. This is particularly effective when using a motorcycle, as the airflow during riding improves the escape of cold air.

[0037] <Explanation of the first containment area> As shown in Figure 2(a), the first storage section 3 consists of a left first storage section 30 and a right first storage section 31. The left first storage section 30 is formed in a roughly L-shape when viewed from the front and has a hollow interior. The right side 30a is sewn to the central part of the back surface (wearer M side) of the back body 21, and a pair of hook-and-loop fasteners 32 are provided on the upper side 30c and the other side (back surface in Figure 2(a)) of the lower side 30d of the left side 30b. The right first storage section 31 is also formed in a roughly L-shape when viewed from the front and has a hollow interior. The left side 31a is sewn to the central part of the back surface (wearer M side) of the back body 21 so as to be symmetrical to the left first storage section 30, and a pair of hook-and-loop fasteners 32 are provided on the upper side 30c and one side (front surface in Figure 2(a)) of the lower side 30d of the right side 31b. Furthermore, the circulating liquid passage 10 described in Patent Document 1 is housed in the cavities of the left first storage section 30 and the right first storage section 31, respectively. While the circulating liquid passage 10 is described in Patent Document 1 and will not be explained in detail here, it is designed to circulate liquids such as water. The circulating liquid passage 10 is connected to a supply tube Ta for supplying liquid and a discharge tube Tb for discharging liquid, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. These supply tubes Ta and Tb pass through the cavity of the back panel 21 and are exposed to the outside from the lower side surface 21a of the back panel 21, as shown in Figure 2. The reason for exposing the supply tube Ta and discharge tube Tb to the outside from the lower side surface 21a of the back panel 21 is to accommodate the needs of any wearer who may wish to use the conventional liquid storage container and electric pump unit described above.

[0038] By the way, the hook-and-loop fasteners 32 and 33 are designed to be locked together. Therefore, in order to lock the hook-and-loop fasteners 32 and 33 together, the left first housing section 30 is moved in the direction of arrow Y1 shown in Figure 2(a), and the right first housing section 31 is moved in the direction of arrow Y2 shown in Figure 2(a). As a result, the hook-and-loop fasteners 32 and 33 are locked together, and the left first housing section 30 is superimposed on the right first housing section 31, as shown in Figure 2(b). As a result, the left first housing section 30 and the right first housing section 31 are wrapped around the torso of the wearer M, as shown in Figure 1, and the circulating liquid passages 10 housed in the cavities of the left first housing section 30 and the right first housing section 31 are also wrapped around the torso of the wearer M.

[0039] <Explanation of the second containment area> As shown in Figure 2(b), the second storage section 4 is sewn onto the other side (the front surface in Figure 2(b)) of the left first storage section 30. More specifically, as shown in Figure 2(b), several (five are shown as an example) pocket-shaped small storage sections 40 are sewn onto the other side (the front surface in Figure 2(b)) of the left first storage section 30 on the left side 30b of the left first storage section 30. As shown in Figure 1, an electric pump 11 is housed in one of these small storage sections 40, and as shown in Figure 1, a commercially available portable power supply 12 capable of charging mobile phones such as smartphones is housed in another small storage section 40. Therefore, this eliminates the need for a separate item, such as a waist bag or backpack containing the electric pump unit, as described above in the conventional design.

[0040] <Description of electric pump> Incidentally, the electric pump 11 is responsible for circulating the liquid so that the liquid discharged from the circulating liquid passage 10 can be supplied back into the circulating liquid passage 10. Specifically, as shown in Figure 3, it is formed, for example, as a cylindrical diaphragm pump, and the lower part of this electric pump 11 is fitted into a terminal cover 11a. This terminal cover 11a covers the terminals soldered to the wires of the electric pump 11 and serves to make it easier to house the electric pump 11 in the small housing 40. Also, as shown in Figure 3, a USB cable 11b is attached to the electric pump 11, and a switch 11c is provided in the middle of this USB cable 11b. This USB cable 11b can be plugged into the portable power supply 12 shown in Figure 1. This allows power to drive the electric pump 11 to be supplied from the portable power supply 12 via the USB cable 11b. Therefore, conventionally, a dedicated battery or charger set was required to supply power to drive the electric pump 11, but according to this embodiment, by using the USB cable 11b, it is possible to use a commercially available portable power supply 12, thereby achieving a lower cost. Furthermore, by using such a commercially available portable power supply 12, it is also possible to charge a mobile phone stored in the fourth storage unit 6 while driving the electric pump 11.

[0041] <Explanation of the Third Detention Area> The third storage compartment 5, as shown in Figure 9, is formed in a rectangular shape and is sewn onto the surface of the back panel 21 (outside the wearer M) from the left side 21b to the right side 21c of the back panel 21 as shown in Figures 2(b) and 9, extending from the center of the wearer M's back to around the waist, as shown in Figure 9. This third storage compartment 5 is hollow inside and can accommodate a liquid storage container 13 as shown in Figure 4(a). This third storage compartment 5 has a three-layer structure consisting of a double Russell net, an outer nylon fabric, and a cooling fabric. The double Russell net provides cushioning and breathability against the wearer M, while the outer nylon fabric holds the liquid storage container 13 in place.

[0042] Furthermore, the third storage section 5 has its left side 5a closed as shown in Figure 9, and its right side 5b (see also Figure 11) open. As shown in Figure 1, a communication hole 23 is provided in the left side 21b of the back panel 21, with a height longer than the width (in the vertical direction shown) of the left first storage section 30. This communication hole 23 is connected to the open right side 5b of the third storage section 5. As a result, as shown in Figure 1, the liquid storage container 13 can be inserted into the cavity of the third storage section 5 through the communication hole 23, thereby allowing the liquid storage container 13 to be stored inside the third storage section 5. Details of the advantages of this point will be described later.

[0043] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 9, the third storage section 5 is provided with a fastener 50 (see also Figures 10 and 11) along the longitudinal direction (left-right direction) on the upper 5c side. By opening and closing this fastener 50, the cavity of the third storage section 5 can be exposed to the outside or concealed. Therefore, as shown in Figure 11, when the fastener 50 is opened, the liquid storage container 13 can be inserted into the cavity of the third storage section 5 from this fastener 50 portion, thereby allowing the liquid storage container 13 to be stored inside the third storage section 5. Thus, there are two methods for inserting the liquid storage container 13 into the cavity of the third storage section 5. Details regarding the advantages of this method will be described later.

[0044] <Description of liquid container> Incidentally, the liquid container 13 is hollow inside so that it can hold liquids such as water, and is made of polyethylene or the like, and is crescent-shaped as shown in Figure 4(a). Such a liquid container 13 can hold, for example, 2 liters of liquid, of which approximately 1.7 liters can be used for ice. Specifically, as shown in Figure 5(a), it is roughly rectangular in front view, and as shown in Figure 4(b), both the front 13c and back 13d are curved in an arc from the right side 13a to the left side 13b. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5(b), the front 13c of the liquid container 13 is curved in an S-shape from the upper side 13e to the lower side 13f of the liquid container 13.

[0045] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 4(a) and 5(a), the front 13c and back 13d of the liquid container 13 are provided with a recessed, vertically elongated oval first handle portion 13g on the left side 13b. Additionally, as shown in Figures 4(a) and 5(a), the front 13c and back 13d of the liquid container 13 are provided with a recessed, horizontally elongated oval second handle portion 13h on the upper side 13e. Furthermore, as shown in Figures 4(a) and 5(a), the front 13c and back 13d of the liquid container 13 are provided with multiple recessed, oval reinforcing ribs 13i in the approximate center, which serve as reinforcing ribs. Note that the first handle portion 13g and the second handle portion 13h also function as reinforcing ribs.

[0046] On the other hand, as shown in Figures 4(a) and 5(a), the upper part 13e of the left side 13b of the liquid container 13 is provided with an opening 13j into which liquid such as water can be injected. As shown in Figure 6, the outer surface of the tip 13ja side of this opening 13j has a threaded portion 13ja1, while the outer surface of the base end 13jb side does not have a threaded portion 13ja1 and is a flat surface 13jb1. This allows liquid such as water to be injected into the liquid container 13 using the opening 13j, the opening 13j to be closed, and the liquid container 13 to be frozen in the freezer. When freezing liquid such as water, for example, a commercially available PET bottle cap, such as the screw-on cap 14A shown in Figure 6(a), can be screwed onto the threaded portion 13ja1 to close the opening 13j. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6(b), when the O-ring cap 14B, also known as a pacifier stopper, is inserted into the opening 13j using the handle portion 14Ba, the water-sealing portion 14Bb will be in close contact with the inner circumferential surface of the flat surface 13jb1, thereby closing the opening 13j. To remove the cap 14B, simply hook your finger onto the handle portion 14Ba and pull it off.

[0047] On the other hand, after freezing the liquid container 13 in the freezer chamber, if the watertight section 14Ca, which is provided with the supply tube Tc and discharge tube Td, is inserted into the opening 13j using the cap 14C as shown in Figure 6(c), the watertight section 14Ca will adhere tightly to the inner circumferential surface of the flat surface 13jb1, thereby closing the opening 13j.

[0048] By the way, in this embodiment, an O-ring cap 14B, which is called a pacifier stopper, has been used as an example, but it is not limited to this, and other stoppers such as corks or O-rings can also be used. Therefore, by making the opening portion 13j into the shape shown in Figure 6, it is possible to create a hybrid, so the wearer M can choose from multiple options and use one according to their own purpose. Although the screw-on cap 14A takes time to open and close, the O-ring cap 14B allows for quick replacement of the liquid container 13.

[0049] <Explanation for inserting and removing the liquid container into the third storage compartment> Thus, in inserting such a liquid container 13 into the cavity of the third storage section 5, first, as shown in Figure 7, the wearer M, while wearing the clothing 2, grasps the first handle portion 13g provided on the front 13c and back 13d of the liquid container 13, and inserts the liquid container 13 slightly (about halfway or less) into the communication hole 23 so that the back 13d of the liquid container 13 is outside the wearer M, thereby inserting the liquid container 13 into the cavity of the third storage section 5. This holds the liquid container 13 in place around the side of the wearer M wearing the clothing 2. Then, the mouth portion 13j of the liquid container 13 in this state is closed using a cap 14C as shown in Figure 6(c). As shown in Figure 1, a discharge tube Tb is connected to this closed cap 14C, and a supply tube Te is also connected to it. This supply tube Te is connected to the electric pump 11 via a fitting Te1. The supply tube Ta is connected to the electric pump 11 via a fitting Ta1. As a result, when the electric pump 11 is driven, the liquid contained in the liquid container 13 (including melted ice) circulates through the supply tubes Ta, Tc, Te and the discharge tubes Tb, Td, circulating through the circulating liquid passage 10, the electric pump 11, and the liquid container 13. Therefore, since cold liquid circulates through the circulating liquid passage 10, as shown in Figure 1, the circulating liquid passage 10 is wrapped around the torso of the wearer M, allowing heat to be removed from a wide area of ​​body surface, thereby reducing the wearer M's discomfort from the heat.

[0050] Next, after closing the opening 13j using the cap 14C as shown in Figure 6(c), the first handle portion 13g provided on the front 13c and back 13d of the liquid container 13 is grasped, and the liquid container 13 is fully inserted into the communication hole 23, thereby completely inserting the liquid container 13 into the cavity of the third storage section 5. As a result, the liquid container 13 is positioned on the back side of the wearer M. At this time, since the liquid container 13 is located close to the center of gravity of the wearer M's body, even if it weighs the same as a conventional liquid container, it will feel lighter, giving the wearer M a greater sense of agility than before. Furthermore, since the front 13c and back 13d of the liquid container 13 are both curved in an arc shape from the right side 13a to the left side 13b, the liquid container 13 can be inserted into the cavity of the third storage section 5 along the wearer M's body, allowing for quick insertion of the liquid container 13 into the cavity of the third storage section 5.

[0051] Thus, after inserting the liquid container 13 into the cavity of the third storage section 5, as shown in Figure 8, closing the zipper 24 on the front body 20 conceals the electric pump 11 and portable power supply 12 from being visible from the outside. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9, the liquid container 13 located on the back of the wearer M can also be concealed from being visible from the outside. As a result, the wearer M appears to be simply wearing the garment 2, and there is no sense of incongruity in the wearer M's silhouette when viewed from the outside, resulting in superior design. In other words, since the cooling suit 1 is normally worn as underwear, it eliminates the sense of incongruity that can occur when wearing work clothes or other outerwear. Also, because the cooling suit 1 is thin, it is easy to wear work clothes or other outerwear over it. Furthermore, since the cooling suit 1 can be integrated, or all-in-one, it eliminates the need for a separate liquid container and electric pump unit, such as a waist bag worn around the waist or a backpack carried on the back, unlike the conventional cooling suits described above. Therefore, this embodiment provides a compact, lightweight, inexpensive, and quick-to-use cooling suit. In addition, the cooling suit 1 can be washed because the electric pump 11 and portable power supply 12 can be quickly removed from the cooling suit 1. Maintenance work is also easier because the electric pump 11 and portable power supply 12 can be quickly removed from the cooling suit 1.

[0052] Furthermore, when the liquid container 13 is positioned behind the wearer M, it fits snugly against the wearer M. Specifically, as shown in Figure 5(b), the front surface 13c of the liquid container 13 is formed in an S-shape, curving from the upper part 13e to the lower part 13f. Since the human spine is curved in an S-shape, this S-shaped curve fits against the spine and becomes assimilated as part of the body. This results in a snug fit against the wearer M. Therefore, even if the liquid container 13 according to this embodiment weighs the same as a conventional liquid container, it feels lighter, and even when the wearer M bends forward to perform tasks such as mowing grass, harvesting, or farming, as shown in Figure 10, the snug fit can be maintained. Furthermore, with the cooling suit 1 of this embodiment, there is no need for a waist bag-like device or a backpack-like device that houses the liquid container and electric pump unit. Therefore, the cooling suit 1 of this embodiment can be made slimmer without the protruding parts of conventional designs, so even when passing by people in narrow spaces, the container housing the liquid container and electric pump unit will not get caught on anything. Consequently, the wearer M can move around freely even while wearing the cooling suit 1.

[0053] However, in this case, if the S-shaped curved portion fits the S-shaped curve of the human spine, it is possible that about half the weight of the liquid container 13 will be loaded onto the wearer M's waist. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to reduce this load, as shown in Figure 2(b), belts 15 are provided on the left side 21b and the right side 21c of the lower side 21a of the back panel 21. These belts 15 have a conventionally known structure and can be removed (see Figure 2(a)) and attached (see Figure 2(b)) with a single touch, and can be fixed to the wearer M's waist as shown in Figures 1 and 7. This allows the liquid container 13 to be more closely fitted to the wearer M. Therefore, by closely fitting the liquid container 13 to the wearer M, the weight can be distributed by body pressure, so that the heavy liquid container 13 can be stably equipped.

[0054] On the other hand, when removing the liquid container 13 from the cavity of the third storage section 5 and replacing the liquid container 13, the wearer M opens the zipper 24 shown in Figure 8 and, while wearing the garment 2, pushes the left side 5a of the third storage section 5 shown in Figure 9 to the right, moving the liquid container 13 housed in the cavity of the third storage section 5 to the right. As a result, the liquid container 13 is slightly exposed to the outside from the communication hole 23, so the wearer M grasps the first handle portion 13g of the liquid container 13 and pulls it out through the communication hole 23 so that the liquid container 13 is completely exposed to the outside, thereby completely removing the liquid container 13 from the cavity of the third storage section 5. In this case, since the liquid container 13 is formed with both the front 13c and back 13d curved in an arc shape from the right side 13a to the left side 13b, the liquid container 13 can be pulled out of the cavity of the third storage section 5 along the body of the wearer M, and thus the liquid container 13 can be quickly removed from the cavity of the third storage section 5.

[0055] Therefore, according to this embodiment, the wearer M can complete all operations by himself without having to take off his clothing 2, including inserting the liquid container 13 into the cavity of the third storage section 5 and removing the liquid container 13 from the cavity of the third storage section 5. Furthermore, since the liquid container 13 is formed with both the front 13c and back 13d curved in an arc from the right side 13a to the left side 13b, that is, it is formed in a crescent shape, the liquid container 13 can be quickly inserted into the cavity of the third storage section 5 without getting caught (it can be inserted smoothly) along the wearer M's body, and the liquid container 13 can be quickly removed from the cavity of the third storage section 5 without getting caught along the wearer M's body. As a result, the liquid container 13 can be replaced in a short time (about 10 seconds once you get used to it). Furthermore, by providing the first handle portion 13g on the liquid container 13, the wearer M can easily insert and remove the liquid container 13 into and from the cavity of the third storage portion 5 without it being easy to grip or slipping.

[0056] On the other hand, if there is a third-party assistant MA (see Figure 11) separate from the wearer M, the assistant MA shown in Figure 11 can open the zipper 50, exposing the cavity inside the third storage section 5 to the outside, as shown in Figure 11. Then, by grasping the second handle portion 13h of the liquid storage container 13, the assistant MA can easily insert and remove the liquid storage container 13 into and out of the cavity in the third storage section 5 without slipping. This makes it possible to replace the liquid storage container 13 even if the wearer M is unable to let go of the container. Furthermore, this can also be used if the wearer M wants to insert the liquid storage container 13 into the cavity in the third storage section 5 before putting on the garment 2, even without the assistant MA. In addition, if such a zipper 50 is provided in the third storage section 5, it can be opened to promote drying when washing. Furthermore, by providing the liquid container 13 with such a second handle portion 13h, the assistant MA or the wearer M can easily insert and remove the liquid container 13 from the cavity of the third storage portion 5. Additionally, using the second handle portion 13h makes it easier to carry the liquid container 13.

[0057] <Explanation of tube clips> By the way, when replacing the liquid container 13, the cap 14C shown in Figures 1 and 7 is removed from the mouth 13j of the liquid container 13. However, immediately after the cooling suit 1 is shut down, there is internal pressure in the garment 2, making it difficult to stop the water flow instantaneously. As a result, return water may leak out from the supply tube Tc and discharge tube Td shown in Figure 6(c). Therefore, in this embodiment, a tube clip 16 as shown in Figure 12 is provided to stop the water flow. Specifically, as shown in Figure 12(a), the tube clip 16 consists of an insertion part 16a with two ring portions through which the discharge tube Tb and supply tube Te connected to the cap 14C pass, and a roughly half-circular water-stopping part 16b integrally provided on the upper part of the insertion part 16a. Then, as shown in Figure 12(b), the supply tube Tc and discharge tube Td are folded back and fitted into the water-stopping part 16b, thereby stopping the water flow to the supply tube Tc and discharge tube Td. This reduces the likelihood of return water leaking out from the supply tube Tc and discharge tube Td shown in Figure 6(c).

[0058] Therefore, the cooling suit 1 according to this embodiment described above can provide a cooling suit that is compact, lightweight, inexpensive, and can be used quickly.

[0059] <Explanation of variations> It should be noted that the cooling garment shown in this embodiment is merely an example, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention as described in the claims. For example, in this embodiment, a vest-type garment is exemplified as garment 2, but it is not limited to this, and can be applied to various types of garments.

[0060] Furthermore, the positions of the second storage compartment 4 and the fourth storage compartment 6 are not limited to those exemplified in this embodiment, but may be placed anywhere within the garment 2.

[0061] Furthermore, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the left first storage section 30 and the right first storage section 31 are wrapped around the wearer M. However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and multiple left first storage sections 30 and right first storage sections 31 may be prepared and wrapped around the wearer M.

[0062] Furthermore, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which a communication hole 23 is provided on the left side 21b of the back panel 21, but it is not limited to this, and the communication hole 23 may also be provided on the right side 21c of the back panel 21. In this case, the left side 5a of the third storage section 5 will be open, and the right side 5b will be closed.

[0063] Furthermore, although a crescent-shaped liquid container 13 is exemplified in this embodiment, it is not limited to this shape, and any shape may be used. For example, it may be formed in a straight line. However, in this case, the strength of the liquid container 13 itself would be weaker, and there is a possibility that the liquid container 13 would bulge when frozen. In that case, when the liquid container 13 is located on the back of the wearer M, the wearer M may feel a bumpy sensation, which may reduce work efficiency. Moreover, because it is not shaped to conform to the wearer M's body, the work of inserting the liquid container 13 into the cavity of the third storage section 5 and removing it from the cavity of the third storage section 5 may take time, which may reduce work efficiency. For this reason, it is preferable to use a crescent-shaped liquid container 13 as in this embodiment.

[0064] Alternatively, the liquid container 13 may be formed in a concave shape. With this shape, when the liquid container 13 is positioned on the back of the wearer M, it can fit snugly to the wearer M. However, if it fits too snugly to the wearer M, inserting the liquid container 13 into and removing it from the cavity of the third storage section 5 may become time-consuming, potentially reducing work efficiency. For this reason, it is preferable to use a crescent-shaped liquid container 13 as in this embodiment.

[0065] Furthermore, instead of the liquid container 13 exemplified in this embodiment, a conventional liquid container may be used. However, since conventional liquid containers do not conform to the shape of the wearer M's body, when a conventional liquid container is positioned on the wearer M's back, the wearer M may feel a rough texture, potentially reducing work efficiency. Moreover, because the conventional liquid container does not conform to the wearer M's body, inserting it into the cavity of the third storage section 5 and removing it from the cavity of the third storage section 5 is time-consuming, potentially reducing work efficiency. For this reason, it is preferable to use a crescent-shaped liquid container 13 as in this embodiment.

[0066] Furthermore, although this embodiment shows an example in which the first handle portion 13g and the second handle portion 13h of the liquid container 13 are provided integrally, they may also be provided as separate components.

[0067] Furthermore, although this embodiment only illustrates the mouth portion 13j of the liquid container 13, it is not limited to this, and a large-diameter opening may be provided on the front 13c or back 13d of the liquid container 13 to allow ice to be added. In this way, it is possible to meet the needs of the wearer M who, in emergencies such as when using it on a long-distance touring trip and being unable to freeze the liquid container 1) at their accommodation, wants to be able to immediately use (charge) it by adding crushed ice that is sold at convenience stores or supermarkets.

[0068] Furthermore, although this embodiment shows an example where a USB cable 11b is provided to the electric pump 11, it is not limited to this, and a DC power cable or the like may also be provided.

[0069] Furthermore, although this embodiment describes the case where the wearer M is a human, it is not limited to that and may also be used on animals. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0070] 1 cooling suit 2. Clothing 20 Front 21 Back 3. First Detention Unit 4. Second Detention Unit 5. Third Detention Unit 6. Fourth Detention Unit 10. Circulating liquid pathway (flow channel) 11. Electric pump (electric pump unit) 11b USB cable 12. Portable Power Supply (Electric Pump Unit) 13 Liquid container 13c Front (side surface) 13d Back (side surface) 13j Mouth 13ja tip 13ja1 Screw part 13jb proximal end 13jb1 flat surface 13g First handle section (handle section) 13h Second handle section (handle section) 14 Threaded cap 14B O-ring cap 14C Cap 15 belts 16 Tube clip (waterproofing component) 21b Left side (lateral side) 23 Communication hole 50 Zipper (opening / closing part) Tb Discharge tube (tube) Te supply tube (tube)

Claims

1. The clothing worn by the wearer, A first containment section that houses a flow path through which liquid circulates, A second housing section housing an electric pump unit for circulating the aforementioned liquid, It has a third storage section that communicates with the aforementioned flow path and houses a liquid storage container for containing the aforementioned liquid, The garment is a cooling suit in which the first storage section, the second storage section, and the third storage section are integrally provided. The water-cooled suit is characterized in that the third storage compartment of the garment allows for the insertion and removal of a liquid storage container without removing the garment.

2. The third storage section is integrally provided on the back side of the garment, The side of the garment is provided with a communication hole that communicates with the inside of the third storage section. The cooling suit according to claim 1, wherein the liquid container can be inserted into the third storage section through the communication hole, and the liquid container can be removed from the third storage section through the communication hole.

3. The cooling suit according to claim 2, wherein the liquid container has a side surface perpendicular to the vertical direction that is curved in an arc shape.

4. The cooling suit according to claim 2, wherein the liquid container is curved in an S-shape in the vertical direction.

5. The cooling suit according to claim 1, wherein the mouth of the liquid container is provided with a threaded portion on the outer surface of the tip side, and the outer surface of the base side is flat without the threaded portion.

6. The cooling suit according to claim 1, wherein the liquid container is provided with a handle.

7. The cooling suit according to claim 1, wherein the liquid container is provided with an opening into which ice can be inserted.

8. The cooling suit according to claim 2, wherein the third housing is provided with an opening / closing part that can close or open the inside of the third housing at a position different from the communication hole.

9. The system further includes a tube used to connect the liquid container and the flow path, The cooling suit according to claim 1, wherein the tube is provided with a water-stopping member for stopping the flow of the liquid.

10. The cooling suit according to claim 1, wherein a belt is provided at the lower part of the garment.

11. The garment is formed from a front panel and a back panel. The front and back panels are each formed to have a hollow space inside. The aforementioned cavity is provided with a water-cooling plate and an insulating material. The water cooling plate is positioned so that it is on the back side of the garment. The cooling suit according to claim 1, wherein the insulating material is arranged so as to be on the surface of the garment.

12. The cooling suit according to claim 1, wherein a fourth storage compartment capable of accommodating at least various documents and a mobile phone is integrally provided inside the garment.

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