Cushion cover

Abstract

To provide a cushion cover which can properly conceal a slider by placing it in an end position of a closing side.SOLUTION: A cushion cover 2 includes: a cover body 21 for covering a built-in object; and a slide fastener 22 for making a part of the cover body 21 openable / closable. The slide fastener 22 has: two fastener tapes 22A which are stitched up along respective opening / closing hems A1, B1 of the cover body 21, and include elements 22B along edges of sides oppositely facing each other; and a slider 22C which is assembled by straddling over each element 22B and moves in a manner interlocking or separating them by sliding. The cover body 21 has a terminal covering part A2 which seamlessly extends in a manner externally covering the slider 22C that slides to an end position closing each element 22B from the one opening / closing hem A1 and is stitched with the other opening / closing hem B1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a cushion cover. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cushion cover including a cover body for covering an internal object and a slide fastener for opening and closing a part of the cover body.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in a vehicle seat where a seat cover can be opened and closed by a slide fastener. The slide fastener is configured such that two fastener tapes each having an element are sewn along each edge of the seat cover to be opened and closed. A slider is attached between the elements to move in a manner that meshes or separates them by sliding across them.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the configuration described in Patent Document 1, since the slider is exposed to the outside at the end position on the closed side, the appearance of the seat cover may be impaired. Therefore, the present invention provides a cushion cover capable of appropriately covering and hiding the slider at the end position on the closed side.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] As means for solving the above problems, the cushion cover of the present invention takes the following means.

[0006] In other words, the first invention of the present invention is a cushion cover comprising a cover body that covers an internal object, and a slide fastener that allows a part of the cover body to be opened and closed, wherein the slide fastener has two fastener tapes that are sewn along each opening and closing edge of the cover body and have elements along the edges on opposite sides, and a slider that is assembled across each of the elements and moves to interlock or separate them by sliding, and the cover body has an end covering portion that extends seamlessly from one of the opening and closing edges to cover the slider that has slid to an end position that completely closes each of the elements, and is sewn to the other of the opening and closing edges.

[0007] According to the first invention, by sliding the slider to the closed end position, the slider can be covered from the outside by the end covering portion extending from one of the opening and closing edges of the cover body. Specifically, by configuring the end covering portion to extend seamlessly from the aforementioned one, the slider at the end position can be properly covered without adding a separate planar member or increasing the number of stitching lines to cover the slider.

[0008] The second invention of the present invention is a cushion cover in which, in the first invention described above, each of the opening and closing edges of the cover body is composed of separate cover pieces that are sewn together with each other.

[0009] According to the second invention, a slide fastener can be appropriately provided between the opening and closing edges of the cover pieces so as to properly cover the slider at the end position on the closed side.

[0010] The third invention of the present invention is a cushion cover in which, in the first or second invention described above, the extension width, which is the width in the extension direction of the end covering portion extending from one side toward the other side, is wider than the total width of the slider, which is the width of the slider in the extension direction.

[0011] According to the third invention, the end covering portion is less likely to become taut when covering the slider. Therefore, the end covering portion can cover the slider in a more aesthetically pleasing manner.

[0012] The fourth invention of the present invention is a cushion cover in the first or second invention described above, wherein the length in the sliding direction of the end covering portion that covers the closing end portion of the slide fastener is longer than the total length of the slider, which is the length of the slider in the sliding direction, and the entire slider at the end position is covered from the outside.

[0013] According to the fourth invention, the end covering portion allows the entire slider to be properly covered from the outside.

[0014] The fifth invention of the present invention is a cushion cover in which, in the first or second invention described above, the opening edge of the end covering portion facing the opening through which the slider enters and exits is folded back inward and sewn together with the other portion in an overlapping manner.

[0015] According to the fifth invention, the opening edge facing the opening of the end covering portion can be finished in an aesthetically pleasing manner by the folded portion, so as not to become a cut surface. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the schematic configuration of a cushion cover according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is an enlarged view of part II of Figure 1. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the stitching lines on the cover body. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0017] The embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0018] 《First Embodiment》 (Outline of cushion cover 2) First, the configuration of the cushion cover 2 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. In the following description, when specific reference figures are not shown or there is no reference symbol corresponding to the reference figure, any one of FIGS. 1 to 3 will be appropriately referred to.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 1, the cushion cover 2 according to the present embodiment is configured as a cover for the cushion 1 as a furniture item used by being placed on a sofa. The cushion 1 has a configuration in which an internal content 3 made of a soft material such as wool or feathers is packed inside a square bag-shaped cushion cover 2 made of cloth.

[0020] The cushion cover 2 has a cover body 21 sewn in a bag shape and a slide fastener 22 that enables the opening and closing of one edge of the cover body 21. The cover body 21 is sewn into a single square bag shape by sewing the corresponding edges of two cover pieces 21A and 21B cut according to the shapes of the front and back surfaces of the bag.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 2, the slide fastener 22 has two long strip-shaped fastener tapes 22A sewn along the opening and closing edges A1 and B1 of the cover body 21 that are opened and closed, and elements 22B (teeth) formed along the opposite edges of each fastener tape 22A.

[0022] Further, the slide fastener 22 has a slider 22C assembled across each element 22B. A small plate-shaped knob C1 that can be picked up and moved by hand by the user is attached to the slider 22C. The slider 22C has a known configuration that moves so that the user picks up the knob C1 and slides it along each element 22B to engage or separate the elements 22B from each other.

[0023] Specifically, the slider 22C is moved to slide in one direction along each element 22B, thereby sequentially engaging each element 22B as it passes through and closing the space between each fastener tape 22A. Further, the slider 22C is moved to slide in the other direction along each element 22B, thereby sequentially separating the engaged elements 22B as it passes through and opening the space between each fastener tape 22A.

[0024] The knob C1 is connected to the slider 22C so that it can be tilted in one or the other direction of the sliding direction or lifted from the tilted state. Therefore, when the user operates the slider 22C, by picking up and lifting the knob C1, the slider 22C can be easily moved in the desired sliding direction. Further, after the user operates the slider 22C, by tilting the knob C1 to either side, the knob C1 can be folded into a compact state along each fastener tape 22A.

[0025] After the built-in object 3 is packed inside the bag of the cover body 21 of the cushion cover 2, the slider 22C is moved to the end position where it closes each element 22B, so that the built-in object 3 is in a state of being confined inside. The slider 22C is locked by hitting the ends of each element 22B when it is moved to the end position.

[0026] The cover body 21 is formed with an end covering portion A2 that can cover the end portion of the slide fastener 22 with respect to the outside. The end covering portion A2 is configured to have an opening T through which the slider 22C can enter to the end position on the closing side between it and the slide fastener 22. The end covering portion A2 is configured to cover the slider 22C moved to the end position on the closing side with respect to the outside.

[0027] The end covering portion A2 is formed by an extension that extends seamlessly from one cover piece 21A across the space between each fastener tape 22A toward the other cover piece 21B. The end covering portion A2 is sewn to the opening / closing edge B1 of the other cover piece 21B at its extended end. The opening / closing edges A1 and B1 refer to the edge regions of each cover piece 21A and 21B where the slide fastener 22 and its arrangement in the sliding direction overlap, that is, the edge regions that are opened and closed by the slide fastener 22.

[0028] As a result of the above suturing, the end covering portion A2 is formed such that the portion spanning between each fastener tape 22A forms an opening T between the fastener tapes 22A that can receive the slider 22C from the open side. Thus, the end covering portion A2 is configured as a pocket that can receive the movement of the slider 22C to the end position and cover the received slider 22C from the outside.

[0029] The end covering portion A2 is sutured to the other cover piece 21B, along with the portion where cover piece 21A is directly sutured to the other cover piece 21B by a suture line S2 without going through the slide fastener 22 (the portion that is separate from each opening and closing edge A1, B1). With this configuration, the cover piece 21A having the end covering portion A2 has an externally exposed end shape that is crank-shaped, having an edge that forms the opening and closing edge A1 extending longitudinally along the slide fastener 22, an edge that forms the opening edge A3 of the end covering portion A2 extending so as to cross the vicinity of the end of the slide fastener 22, and an edge that extends along the edge of the other cover piece 21B as an edge that is directly sutured to the other cover piece 21B.

[0030] On the other hand, the other cover piece 21B has an externally exposed terminal shape in which an edge forming an opening / closing edge B1 extending longitudinally along the slide fastener 22 and an edge extending along the edge of the first cover piece 21A, which is directly sewn to the edge including the end covering portion A2 of the first cover piece 21A, are arranged in a straight line.

[0031] The opening / closing edge A1 of one cover piece 21A and one fastener tape 22A of the slide fastener 22 are sewn together by a suture line S1 such that their edges extend in a straight line along their respective longitudinal directions. Similarly, the opening / closing edge B1 of the other cover piece 21B and the other fastener tape 22A of the slide fastener 22 are sewn together by a suture line S2 such that their respective edges extend in a straight line along their respective longitudinal directions.

[0032] The suture line S2 extends in a straight line so as to sew together the edges of one cover piece 21A and the other cover piece 21B that are separated from their respective opening and closing edges A1 and B1. The suture line S2 sutures the extended edge of the end covering portion A2 to the other cover piece 21B.

[0033] The end covering portion A2 is formed by a folded portion where the opening edge A3 facing the opening T through which the slider 22C enters and exits is folded back to the inside of the cover (inside the opening T) (see Figure 3). The folded portion forming the opening edge A3 is sutured to the other cover piece 21B by a suture line S2, together with the end covering portion A2 which is folded over at the folded position.

[0034] Specifically, the end covering portion A2 is folded and sutured as follows: First, the end covering portion A2 is folded inward towards the cover along the fold line FL shown in Figure 3. Next, the folded portion of the end covering portion A2 is temporarily sutured to the folded portion of the end covering portion A2 at a position on the outer edge side of the position through which the suture line S2 of the end covering portion A2 passes (the lower edge side in the figure: a position where the stitches will not be exposed to the outside after suturing) (temporary suture line S3). After that, the folded end covering portion A2 is sutured to the other cover piece 21B along the suture line S2.

[0035] As described above, the end covering portion A2 can be formed with minimal sutures by a folded portion that is folded back so that the opening edge A3 does not become a cut surface. Therefore, as described above in Figure 2, even if the end covering portion A2 that covers the end portion of the slide fastener 22 is formed on the cover body 21, the slider 22C can be slid to the end position through the opening T formed in the end covering portion A2.

[0036] Due to its flexibility, the end covering portion A2 allows the knob C1 that moves the slider 22C to move into the opening T while it is still raised, by flexing. Therefore, the user can move the slider 22C to the end position where it is fully inside the opening T of the end covering portion A2 while still holding the knob C1. Then, once the user has moved the slider 22C to the end position, they can tilt the knob C1 toward the side facing the opening T, thereby neatly covering the slider 22C and knob C1 from the outside with the end covering portion A2.

[0037] When moving the slider 22C from its end position to the opening side, the user can easily raise it by pinching the knob C1 facing the opening T with their hand and bending the end covering A2. Therefore, while the end covering A2 adequately covers the slider 22C and knob C1 from the outside, the user can easily move the slider 22C from its end position to the opening side.

[0038] The end covering portion A2 is configured such that its extension width W, which crosses the closing end portion of the slide fastener 22 in the short direction, is wider than the total width of the slider 22C in the same direction. Furthermore, the end covering portion A2 is formed so that the slider 22C passes through its central part in the extension direction in the sliding direction. With this configuration, the end covering portion A2 can cover the slider 22C with a wide surface that does not protrude from the outside.

[0039] Furthermore, the end covering portion A2 is configured such that its length L in the sliding direction, which covers the closing end portion of the slide fastener 22, is longer than the total length of the slider 22C, which is the length of the slider in the same direction. More specifically, the end covering portion A2 is configured such that its length L in the sliding direction is longer than the total length of the slider 32C and the knob C1 when the knob C1 is tilted towards the opening T at the end position.

[0040] Furthermore, the end covering portion A2 is formed in a position that completely covers the slider 22C and the knob C1, which is tilted toward the opening T, from the outside when the slider 22C is moved to its end position. With this configuration, the end covering portion A2 can properly cover not only the slider 22C but also the knob C1 that moves the slider 22C from the outside.

[0041] In summary, the cushion cover 2 according to this embodiment has the following configuration. The reference numerals in parentheses below correspond to the respective configurations shown in the above embodiment.

[0042] In other words, the cushion cover (2) comprises a cover body (21) that covers the internal components (3), and a slide fastener (22) that allows a part of the cover body (21) to be opened and closed. The slide fastener (22) comprises two fastener tapes (22A) that are sewn along the opening and closing edges (A1, B1) of the cover body (21) and have elements (22B) along the edges on opposite sides, and a slider (22C) that is assembled across each element (22B) and moves to interlock or separate them by sliding.

[0043] The cover body (21) has an end covering portion (A2) that extends seamlessly from one of the opening / closing edges (A1, B1) (A1) to the end position where the slider (22C) slides to completely close each element (22B), and is sewn to the other of the opening / closing edges (A1, B1) (B1).

[0044] According to the above configuration, by sliding the slider (22C) to the closed end position, the end covering portion (A2) extending from one of the opening / closing edges (A1, B1) of the cover body (21) can cover the slider (22C) from the outside. Specifically, by configuring the end covering portion (A2) to extend seamlessly from the one (A1), the slider (22C) at the end position can be properly covered without adding a separate planar member or increasing the number of stitching lines to cover the slider (22C).

[0045] Furthermore, each opening and closing edge (A1, B1) of the cover body (21) is composed of separate cover pieces (21A, 21B) that are sewn together. With the above configuration, a slide fastener (22) can be appropriately provided between the opening and closing edges (A1, B1) of the cover pieces (21A, 21B) so as to properly cover the slider (22C) at the end position on the closed side.

[0046] Furthermore, the extension width (W) of the end covering portion (A2) extending from one side (A1) to the other side (B1) is wider than the total width of the slider (22C), which is the width of the slider in the extension direction. With this configuration, the end covering portion (A2) is less likely to become taut when covering the slider (22C). Therefore, the end covering portion (A2) can cover the slider (22C) in a more aesthetically pleasing manner.

[0047] Furthermore, the length (L) of the end covering portion (A2) that covers the closing end portion of the slide fastener (22) is longer than the total length of the slider (22C), which is the length of the slider in the sliding direction, thus covering the entire slider (22C) at the end position from the outside. With the above configuration, the end covering portion (A2) can adequately cover the entire slider (22C) from the outside.

[0048] Furthermore, the opening edge (A3) of the end covering portion (A2) facing the opening (T) through which the slider (22C) enters and exits is formed by a folded portion that is folded back inward and sewn together with the other portion (B1) in an overlapping manner. With the above configuration, the opening edge (A3) of the end covering portion (A2) facing the opening (T) can be finished in an aesthetically pleasing manner by the folded portion, so as not to be a cut surface.

[0049] Regarding other embodiments: Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above using one embodiment, the present invention can be implemented in various forms other than those described above.

[0050] 1. The cushion cover of the present invention can be used not only as a cover for cushions used as furnishings, but also as a cover for sofas and seat cushions. Furthermore, the cushion cover can be used as a cover for seats installed in vehicles such as automobiles and trains, as well as aircraft, or as a cover for seats in non-vehicle vehicles.

[0051] 2. The cushion cover may be made of leather in addition to fabric. The cushion cover does not necessarily have to be in the shape of a bag, as long as a part of the cover body can be opened and closed with a sliding fastener.

[0052] 3. The slide fastener may be provided on the edge of the cover body, or it may be provided in the middle of the surface of the cover body. The slide fastener may be provided between the opening and closing edges of two cover pieces, or it may be provided between the opening and closing edges of one cover piece.

[0053] 4. The opening edge facing the opening through which the slider of the end covering enters and exits may consist of a folded portion that is folded inward on the inside of the cover, or it may consist of a cut surface without a fold. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0054] 1 cushion 2 cushion covers 3 Internal organs 21 Cover body 21A Cover Piece A1 Opening / closing edge (one side) A2 End covering part A3 Opening Edge 21B Cover Piece B1 Opening / closing edge (other side) 22 Slide fasteners 22A Fastener Tape 22B element 22C Slider C1 Snack S1 suture line S2 suture line S3 Temporary suture line FL fold line T opening W extension width L Length

Claims

1. A cushion cover comprising a cover body that covers the internal components, and a slide fastener that allows a part of the cover body to be opened and closed, The aforementioned slide fastener, Two fastener tapes are sewn along each opening and closing edge of the cover body, and each fastener tape has an element along the edges facing each other. Each of the aforementioned elements is fitted with a slider that moves to interlock or separate them by sliding, The cover body has an end covering portion that extends seamlessly from one of the opening / closing edges and is sewn to the other of the opening / closing edges so as to cover the slider from the outside when it has slid to an end position that completely closes each of the elements, and the opening edge of the end covering portion facing the opening through which the slider enters and exits is formed by a folded portion that is folded back inward and sewn to the other in an overlapping manner.

2. A cushion cover according to claim 1, A cushion cover in which each of the opening and closing edges of the cover body is composed of separate cover pieces that are sewn together with each other.

3. A cushion cover according to claim 1 or claim 2, A cushion cover in which the extension width, which is the width of the end covering portion extending from one side toward the other, is wider than the total width of the slider, which is the width of the slider in the extension direction.

4. A cushion cover according to claim 1 or claim 2, A cushion cover whose length in the sliding direction covers the closing end portion of the slide fastener of the end covering portion is longer than the total length of the slider, which is the length of the slider in the sliding direction, and which covers the entire slider at the end position from the outside.

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