Cushion cover

Abstract

To provide a cushion cover that can prevent deterioration of appearance in the terminal part of the bead edge.SOLUTION: A cushion cover 2 includes: a cover body 21 for covering a built-in object 3; and a bead edge 22 which is attached along the seam S of the cover body 21. The cushion cover 2 is further equipped with a planar display tag 23 attached along the seam S of the cover body 21 in a manner wrapping a terminal part 22C which is exposed from the cover body 21 at an extension along the seam S of the bead edge 22. By means of this planar display tag 23, the terminal part 22C of the bead edge 22 is covered so that it is unexposed outside.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cushion cover. More specifically, it relates to a cushion cover including a cover body that covers an internal object and a bead edge attached along a seam of the cover body.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in a vehicle seat where a decorative bead edge is attached along a seam of a seat cover. The bead edge is composed of a string-like member extending along the seam of the seat cover. Terminal portions on each side of the bead edge are processed so that, for example, one is inserted into the other and joined together.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the method of processing each terminal portion of the bead edge as described above, since the cut surface of either terminal portion of the bead edge is exposed to the outside, there is a risk that the appearance is impaired. Therefore, the present invention provides a cushion cover capable of preventing deterioration of the appearance of the terminal portion of the bead edge.

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 piping attached along the seam of the cover body, wherein the cushion cover further comprises a planar covering portion attached along the seam of the cover body so as to enclose the end portion of the piping that extends along the seam and is exposed from the cover body.

[0007] According to the first invention, a planar covering portion attached along the seam of the cover body can properly cover and conceal the end of the piping so that the cut surface is not exposed to the outside. This prevents the end of the piping from becoming unsightly.

[0008] The second invention of the present invention is a cushion cover in which, in the first invention described above, the covering portion is a display tag that is sewn to the outside in a mountain-fold shape along the seam, and the end portion of the piping is positioned between the display tags so as to be sandwiched, thereby enclosing the cushion cover with the display tags.

[0009] According to the second invention, the end portion of the piping can be rationally covered and concealed using an indicator tag sewn onto the cover body.

[0010] The third invention of the present invention is a cushion cover in which, in the first or second invention described above, each of the terminal portions extending along the seam of the piping is arranged facing each other along the seam, and the covering portion is provided so as to enclose each of the terminal portions.

[0011] According to the third invention, the covering portion can conceal each end of the beaded edge as a whole. Therefore, without having to join the ends of the beaded edge together or embed them into the cover body, they can be appropriately concealed by the covering portion simply by arranging them close together. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1]This is a perspective view showing the schematic configuration of a cushion cover according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in Figure 1. [Figure 3] This is an enlarged view of the perspective of arrow III in Figure 1. [Figure 4] This diagram shows the display tab in a schematic state. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] The embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0014] 《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 Figures 1 to 4. In the following description, if a specific reference figure is not shown, or if there is no reference numeral corresponding to a reference figure, one of Figures 1 to 4 will be referred to as appropriate.

[0015] As shown in Figure 1, the cushion cover 2 according to this embodiment is configured as a cover for a cushion 1, which is a piece of furniture used on a sofa. The cushion 1 is constructed by filling a rectangular, bag-shaped cushion cover 2 made of fabric with a soft material 3, such as wool or feathers.

[0016] The cushion cover 2 comprises a cover body 21 sewn into a bag shape, and a decorative piping 22 attached along the seam S on the periphery of the cover body 21. The cushion cover 2 also further comprises a fabric display tag 23 attached in a mountain fold at one position along the seam S on the periphery of the cover body 21. Here, the display tag 23 corresponds to the "covering portion" of the present invention.

[0017] The cover body 21 is sewn into a single square bag shape by sewing together the corresponding edges of two cover pieces 21A and 21B that are cut according to the shapes of the front and back surfaces of the bag. The bead 22 is composed of a single resin member formed into a long strip shape. The bead 22 is formed into a strip shape having a uniform cross section in the longitudinal direction.

[0018] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the bead 22 has a shape having a head portion 22A extending in a round bar shape in the longitudinal direction and a leg portion 22B extending in a flat plate shape in the longitudinal direction so as to project in the lateral direction from the head portion 22A. The bead 22 is set and sewn so that the leg portion 22B is sandwiched between the edges to be sewn by the in-stitch of each cover piece 21A, 21B.

[0019] More specifically, the bead 22 is sewn along the longitudinal direction with each edge such that the proximal end portion of the leg portion 22B close to the head portion 22A is sewn by the in-stitch that stitches together the edges of each cover piece 21A, 21B. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 3, the bead 22 is provided so as to extend over the entire circumference along the seam S between each cover piece 21A, 21B with its head portion 22A exposed to the outside from between the edges of each cover piece 21A, 21B.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 4, the bead 22 is provided such that each terminal portion 22C at the tip extending along the seam S is provided in a state of approaching each other facing each other at the location where the display tag 23 is provided. Each terminal portion 22C of the bead 22 may be configured to be finished so as to be fitted together or recessed into the cover body 21.

[0021] As shown in FIGS. 3 to 4, the display tag 23 is provided so as to cover and hide each terminal portion 22C at the tip extending along the seam S of the bead 22 from the outside. Specifically, the display tag 23 is mountain-folded so as to sandwich between each terminal portion 22C provided in a state of approaching each other of the bead 22, and each terminal at its tip is set between the edges of each cover piece 21A, 21B.

[0022] Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the display tag 23 is stitched to the edges of the cover pieces 21A and 21B along the edges of the cover pieces 21A and 21B by the in-stitch stitching that stitches the terminals set between the edges of the cover pieces 21A and 21B, and is stitched to the edges together with the legs 22B of the bead edge 22 (stitches S). Thereby, the display tag 23 is provided in a state of covering these so as to sandwich each terminal portion 22C of the bead edge 22 between the folded surfaces of the display tag 23 and hiding them from the outside.

[0023] The display tag 23 has a crease at the fold of the mountain fold. Thereby, the display tag 23 is in a state where a holding force for holding the space between the folded surfaces of the mountain fold in a narrowed state is applied between the folded surfaces of the mountain fold. With this holding force, the display tag 23 can maintain a state in which each terminal portion 22C of the bead edge 22 sandwiched between the folded surfaces of the mountain fold is difficult to be seen from the outside.

[0024] Summarizing the above, the cushion cover 2 according to the present embodiment has the following configuration. In the following, the reference numerals in parentheses correspond to the respective configurations shown in the above embodiment.

[0025] That is, the cushion cover (2) includes a cover body (21) that covers the built-in object (3), and a bead edge (22) attached along the seam (S) of the cover body (21). The cushion cover (2) further includes a planar covering portion (23) attached along the seam (S) of the cover body (21) so as to cover the terminal portion (22C) exposed from the cover body (21) at the tip extending along the seam (S) of the bead edge (22).

[0026] According to the above configuration, the planar covering portion (23) attached along the seam (S) of the cover body (21) can appropriately cover the terminal portion (22C) of the bead edge (22) so that the cut surface is not exposed to the outside. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the appearance of the terminal portion (22C) of the bead edge (22) from deteriorating.

[0027] Furthermore, the covering portion (23) is a display tag (23) that is sewn to the outside in a mountain-fold shape along the seam (S). The end portion (22C) of the piping (22) is sandwiched between the display tags (23) and thus covered by the display tags (23). With the above configuration, the end portion (22C) of the piping (22) can be rationally covered and concealed using the display tag (23) sewn to the cover body (21).

[0028] Furthermore, the ends (22C) of the piping (22) that extend along the seam (S) are arranged facing each other along the seam (S). The covering portion (23) is provided so as to enclose each end (22C). With the above configuration, the covering portion (23) can cover and conceal all of the ends (22C) of the piping (22) together. Therefore, without any process of joining the ends (22C) of the piping (22) together or concealing them within the cover body (21), they can be appropriately covered and concealed by the covering portion (23) simply by arranging them close together.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 2. Cushion covers may be made of leather as well as fabric. Cushion covers do not necessarily have to be in the shape of a bag, as long as they are constructed with piping attached along the seams of the cover body.

[0032] 3. The bead may be constructed by wrapping a bead covering around the outer circumference of a round rod-shaped bead core, as disclosed in documents such as Japanese Patent Publication No. 11-221131. The bead does not necessarily have to be provided in a loop shape along the entire seam of the cover body so that the ends are close together, and may be provided only in a part of the area.

[0033] 4. The cover portion may be made of a surface material made of leather, in addition to cloth. The cover portion may also be made of a surface material other than the display tag. For example, the cover portion may be wrapped around the outer circumference of the end portion of the piping. The cover portion may be attached to the cover body by a separate stitching method from the stitching between the edges of each cover piece of the piping. The cover portion may also be attached indirectly to the cover body via the piping by being adhered to the piping. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0034] 1 cushion 2 cushion covers 3 Internal organs 21 Cover body 21A Cover Piece 21B Cover Piece 22 Beaded edge 22A Head 22B Legs 22C Terminal section 23 Display tag (cover part) S seam

Claims

1. A cushion cover comprising a cover body that covers the internal contents, and a piping attached along the seam of the cover body so as to be exposed to the outside, A cushion cover further comprising a planar covering portion attached along the seam of the cover body so as to enclose the end portion of the piping that extends in the longitudinal direction in which the seam extends and is exposed from the cover body.

2. A cushion cover according to claim 1, The covering portion is a display tag that is sewn to the outside in a mountain-fold shape along the seam, and the end portion of the piping is positioned between the display tags so as to enclose the cushion cover with the display tags.

3. A cushion cover according to claim 1 or claim 2, A cushion cover in which the aforementioned seams are provided so as to extend in a loop shape to the cover body, the ends of the piping extending in the longitudinal direction are arranged to face each other in the longitudinal direction, and the covering portion is provided so as to enclose each of the ends.

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