Cups and clothing having cup sections

Abstract

To provide a garment capable of preventing the garment from losing shape when worn by inhibiting movement of the bust accompanying the anteflexion.SOLUTION: A brassiere 1 comprises: a pair of cup parts 2 covering breasts and formed of a pair of cups 20; back parts 3 for connecting the paired cup parts 2 with each other on a back side; and a pair of shoulder strap parts 4 connected to the pair of cup parts 2 on an upper flank side as well as, connected to the back parts on the back side. The cup 20 has: a top covering part 21 which covers a breast top; and a peripheral covering part 22 which is formed on an upper side, an anterior median line side, or a lower side with respect to the top covering part 21, and has a substantially U-shape having an opening on a flank side. The peripheral covering part 22 is formed to be softer and thicker than the top covering part 21.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] There is a bra that uses urethane molding formed of urethane foam for the cup portion (Patent Document 1). The cup portion described in Patent Document 1 forms layer thickness portions with a thicker layer thickness of the urethane molded body on the lower side and the upper side of the curved surface that accommodates the breast portion.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] According to the findings of the inventors, the bust at the standing position tends to flow outward and downward, while at the forward bending position, it tends to move toward the midline side with the change in posture. Further, the bust top at the forward bending position tends to move in a direction away from the axis of the body trunk due to gravity.

[0005] In Patent Document 1, as shown in FIG. 5, it adheres to the bust near the upper edge and the lower edge, and in the vicinity of the bust top, the cup portion does not contact the bust, and a gap is formed between the cup portion and the periphery of the bust top. When wearing a bra having such a cup portion, when the bust moves with forward bending or the like, the volume of the bust moves into the gap formed around the bust top. The cup portion that adheres to the bust near the upper edge and the lower edge of the cup portion at the standing position separates from the bust at the forward bending position. When returning from the forward bending position to the standing position, the bust is displaced from the original wearing position, and the bra comes off.

[0006] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a cup and garment having a cup portion that suppresses the movement of the bust when bending forward and prevents the garment from becoming disheveled. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, the first feature of the present invention relates to a cup that covers the bust in a garment having a shoulder strap portion and a cup portion. The cup has a top covering portion that covers the bust top and a peripheral covering portion that is formed above the top covering portion, on the front midline side or below it, and has a substantially U-shape with an opening on the side, and the peripheral covering portion is formed to be softer and thicker than the top covering portion.

[0008] The opening formed between the substantially U-shaped ends of the peripheral covering portion may be formed to be harder and thinner than the peripheral covering portion.

[0009] The peripheral covering portion may be formed to be softer and thicker on the lower side than the upper side and the front center side relative to the top covering portion.

[0010] The peripheral covering portion may be formed to be wider on the lower side than on the upper side and on the front centerline side relative to the top covering portion.

[0011] The peripheral covering portion is formed above the peripheral covering portion, on the front centerline side or below it, and the peripheral covering portion may be formed to be harder and thinner than the peripheral covering portion.

[0012] A second feature of the present invention relates to a garment having a cup portion that covers the bust and comprises a pair of cup portions formed by the pair of cups described above, a back portion that connects the pair of cup portions at the back, and a pair of shoulder strap portions that connect the pair of cup portions at the upper sides and connect to the back portion at the back.

[0013] When a wearer wearing the garment having the cup portion is standing or bending forward, the surrounding covering portion may follow the movement of the bust. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a cup that suppresses the movement of the bust when bending forward and prevents the garment from becoming disheveled, as well as clothing having a cup portion. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] This is a diagram illustrating a bra according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a diagram illustrating a cup according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a diagram illustrating the AA cross-section. [Figure 4] This is a diagram illustrating the BB cross-section. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0016] Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, identical or similar parts are denoted by identical or similar reference numerals. In embodiments of the present invention, directions such as up, down, left, and right are described based on the state in which the bra 1 is worn by the wearer, unless otherwise specified. Also, in embodiments of the present invention, "bending forward" refers to the action of leaning the upper body forward, such as when bowing. "Standing" means when the upper body is vertical, and may include sitting in a chair.

[0017] (bra) A bra 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 1. The bra 1 is an example of clothing having cups. It comprises a pair of cups 2, a pair of backs 3, a pair of shoulder straps 4, and a base 5. The pair of cups 2, the pair of backs 3, the pair of shoulder straps 4, and the base 5 are formed symmetrically on the left and right sides.

[0018] The pair of cup parts 2 includes a pair of cups 20 that cover the bust. The cups 20 three-dimensionally cover the left and right busts and have a bell shape in side view and top view. The cup part 2 may be formed by providing a lace fabric on the front side (convex side) of the cup 20 shown in FIG. 2. The cup part 2 may be provided with a tape member in order to improve the adhesion between the cup 20 and the bust and to protect the upper edge of the cup 20. The cup part 2 may be provided with a stretchable tape member on the side of the cup 20 in order to prevent the bust from protruding. In the embodiment of the present invention, the bra 1 will be described for the case of a 3 / 4 cup, but other cup shapes such as a full cup may also be used. An insertion port for inserting a pad for realizing bust enhancement may be provided on the skin side of the cup part 2.

[0019] The pair of back parts 3 connect the pair of cup parts 2 on the back side. The back part 3 is disposed on the back of the wearer and wraps around the circumferential direction of the wearer's torso together with the cup part 2 disposed on the front side of the wearer. Further, the back part 3 pulls the cup part 2 by its stretchability to bring the cup part 2 into close contact with the bust, making it possible to stably dispose it on the wearer.

[0020] The pair of back parts 3 has a back connection part 31 which is a member for connecting the pair of back parts 3 on the back side. The back connection part 31 is, for example, a female hook and a male hook. By locking the male hook to the female hook, the pair of back parts 3 can be detachably connected. In the embodiment of the present invention, the case of connecting the back part 3 on the back side will be described, but it is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the bra may be a front hook bra provided with a connection part between the pair of cup parts. Also, like a sports bra, the bra may be integrally formed with the cup part 2 and the back part 3 and worn by covering from the head.

[0021] The pair of shoulder strap portions 4 are respectively connected on the upper side of the pair of cup portions 2 and, beyond the ridge line of the shoulders, are connected to the back portion 3 on the back side. By pulling up the cup portion 2 from the ridge line of the shoulders, the shoulder strap portion 4 maintains the bust position high and realizes the shaping of the bust. The shoulder strap portion 4 may be formed to be length-adjustable by means of an eight-ring or the like.

[0022] The base portion 5 is provided at the lower edge of the cup cutout of the cup portion 2 and is connected to the pair of cup portions 2 and the pair of back portions 3. A storage portion for storing the wire is formed at the boundary between the base portion 5 and the cup portion 2. In the embodiment of the present invention, a bra 1 with wires is described, but a non-wired bra may also be used. Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the case where the back portion 3 is directly connected to the cup portion 2 is described, but the back portion 3 may be connected to the cup portion 2 via the base portion 5. Also, in other embodiments, the cup 20 of the cup portion 2 and the base portion 5 may be integrally formed by molding urethane foam. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the bra 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention may be a bra without a base portion on at least one of the front center side and the side, such as a so-called glasses-type bra.

[0023] (Cup) The cup 20 used for the cup portion 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 2. The cup 20 shown in FIG. 2 is used for the bra 1 having the shoulder strap portion 4. The cup 20 shown in FIG. 2 is observed from the concave side (skin side) of the cup on the left side of the wearer. The right side as viewed toward FIG. 2 is the front center side, and the left side is the side.

[0024] The cup 20 shown in Figure 2 is formed, for example, in an embodiment of the present invention by layering a surface fabric and a backing fabric onto a resin foam such as polyurethane and then molding it. In the embodiment of the present invention, the cup 20 is formed by laminating urethane, thereby achieving control over thickness and hardness. The cup 20 is formed with the desired thickness and hardness at the desired location. In other embodiments, the cup 20 may be formed by other methods, such as sewing together multiple fabrics to form a three-dimensional structure. The cup 20 may be formed in any way that allows for the formation of the desired thickness and hardness at the desired location. In the embodiment of the present invention, the cup 20 is formed by molding, but is not limited to this. The cup 20 may also be formed by spraying resin fibers (melt blowing) or by using a 3D printer. Furthermore, the cup 20 may be formed by three-dimensionally laminating a nonwoven structure or a resin laminate.

[0025] According to the inventors' findings, when standing, the bust tends to flow outwards and downwards, while when bending forward, it tends to move towards the anterior midline due to the change in posture. Also, when bending forward, the bust tends to move away from the body's central axis due to gravity. The direction away from the body's central axis is downward, away from the leaning upper body and closer to the face that is bent forward. When bending forward, the bust moves towards the anterior midline and downwards, causing it to deform. Due to the deformation of the bust, it spills out of the cups. Even after returning to an upright position, it is difficult for the bust, once spilled out of the cups, to return to its original position, resulting in the garment becoming disheveled.

[0026] Therefore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the cup 20 is formed so that when the wearer is standing and bending forward while wearing the bra 1 having the cup 20, the area around the bust top (nipple) follows the shape of the bust. This prevents the bust from spilling out of the cup and prevents the bra from becoming disheveled when bending forward.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2, the cup 20 comprises a top covering portion 21, a peripheral covering portion 22, and a peripheral covering portion 27.

[0028] The top covering portion 21 covers the bust apex. As shown in the AA cross-section of Figure 3 and the BB cross-section of Figure 4, the top covering portion 21 is formed on the convex portion of the cup 20. Because the top covering portion 21 is formed rigidly, it can continue to cover the bust apex even if the bust deforms due to the wearer's posture. Even if the bust deforms due to bending forward or other reasons and the bust apex presses against the top covering portion 21, the top covering portion 21 can maintain its convex shape because it is formed rigidly.

[0029] The peripheral covering portion 22 is formed above, towards the anterior midline, or below the top covering portion 21, and has a roughly U-shape (horseshoe shape) with an opening on the side. The peripheral covering portion 22 is softer and thicker than the top covering portion 21. When the wearer is standing or bending forward while wearing the bra 1 with cups 20, the peripheral covering portion 22 follows the shape of the bust.

[0030] When there is deformation of the bust around the bust apex, the peripheral covering portion 22, using the top covering portion 21 as a pivot point, deforms in accordance with the deformation of the bust around the bust apex, conforming to the bust and suppressing bust movement. Because the peripheral covering portion 22 is formed to be soft and thick, it conforms to the bust and continues to adhere to the bust as it compresses and expands in response to the deformation of the bust. As a result, the peripheral covering portion 22 can keep the bust inside the cup 20, preventing it from coming out of the cup 20 due to the wearer's posture, and preventing the garment from becoming disheveled.

[0031] The peripheral covering portion 22 is formed to be thicker and softer near the center in the width direction (the part away from the edge) compared to the edge. As the peripheral covering portion 22 is formed to be gradually thicker and softer in the width direction as it moves away from the edge, the peripheral covering portion 22 can receive and closely adhere to the deformation of the bust from the upper, front center, and lower sides at the point where the bust comes into contact with the bust top. The width direction of the peripheral covering portion 22 is perpendicular to the length direction when the U-shape of the peripheral covering portion 22 is considered as the length direction.

[0032] The peripheral covering portion 22 comprises an upper peripheral covering portion 23, a front-center peripheral covering portion 24, and a lower peripheral covering portion 25. The upper peripheral covering portion 23 is located above the top covering portion 21. The front-center peripheral covering portion 24 is located towards the front center relative to the top covering portion 21. The lower peripheral covering portion 25 is located below the top covering portion 21.

[0033] The upper peripheral covering portion 23 and the front center peripheral covering portion 24 receive the deformation of the bust that occurs when bending forward. When the wearer bends forward, the bust tries to move in the direction of the front center line and downward (towards the face that is bent forward). The upper peripheral covering portion 23 and the front center peripheral covering portion 24 are positioned in the direction in which the bust tries to move when bending forward. As shown in the AA cross section of Figure 3 and the BB cross section of Figure 4, the upper peripheral covering portion 23 and the front center peripheral covering portion 24 receive the pressure of the bust in the direction in which the bust tries to move, receiving and compressing the bust, and at the same time pushing the bust back, thereby suppressing the movement of the bust. When the wearer returns from bending forward to standing, the upper peripheral covering portion 23 and the front center peripheral covering portion 24 release the compression and adhere closely to the bust, returning the bust to its position before bending forward.

[0034] The lower peripheral covering portion 25 follows the movement of the bust as it tries to separate from the cup 20 when the bust bends forward.

[0035] Generally, when a wearer bends forward, the bust tends to move in the direction of the front center line and downward (towards the face as it is bent forward), causing the lower part of the bust below the bust apex to move away from the cup. If the bust separates from the cup due to bending forward, the relative position of the cup and bust will be disrupted when returning to a standing position, resulting in the bra becoming disheveled.

[0036] The lower peripheral covering portion 25 is compressed by gravity when standing, while when bending forward, it expands from the compression in the standing position and can follow the breasts as they try to separate. Because the lower peripheral covering portion 25 can remain in close contact with the breasts as they deform with bending forward, the cup 20 can maintain close contact with the same position of the breasts even when the positional relationship between the cup 20 and the breasts returns from bending forward to standing.

[0037] The lower peripheral covering portion 25 is formed to be softer and thicker than the upper peripheral covering portion 23 and the front center peripheral covering portion 24. As shown in the BB cross section of Figure 4, the lower peripheral covering portion 25 is formed to be thicker than the upper peripheral covering portion 23. When the lower peripheral covering portion 25 is thick, a large difference in thickness can be formed between the compressed and unfolded states. The lower peripheral covering portion 25 follows the bust as it tries to separate with forward bending while unfolding from its compressed state in a standing position, so it can follow greater deformations of the bust. In addition, because the lower peripheral covering portion 25 follows greater deformations of the bust, it is formed to be softer than the upper peripheral covering portion 23 and the front center peripheral covering portion 24.

[0038] The lower peripheral covering portion 25 is formed wider than the upper peripheral covering portion 23 and the front center peripheral covering portion 24. The wider lower peripheral covering portion 25 ensures a larger area that adheres closely to the bust when bending forward, making it easier to follow the deformation of the bust. In addition, the wider lower peripheral covering portion 25 can support the weight of the bust from below.

[0039] An opening 26 is formed between the roughly U-shaped ends of the peripheral covering portion 22. The opening 26 is located on the side of the top covering portion 21. The opening 26 is formed to be harder and thinner than the peripheral covering portion 22. As shown in the AA cross section of Figure 3, the opening 26 is formed to be thinner than the front center peripheral covering portion 24. Since the cup 20 is applied to the bra 1 to which the shoulder strap portion 4 is connected, the upper side of the cup 20 is affected by the shoulder strap portion 4 pulling the cup 20 up with strong force from the shoulder ridge. Therefore, by not forming the opening 26, which is close to the connection part with the shoulder strap portion 4, to be as soft and thick as the peripheral covering portion 22, the cup 20 can be brought into close contact with the bust by the pulling force of the shoulder strap portion 4.

[0040] At the upper side of the cup 20, the cup 20 is pulled upward and backward by the shoulder strap 4 and back portion 3, resulting in a strong force pressing the cup 20 against the bust, ensuring a close fit between the cup 20 and the bust. If no opening were formed and a soft, thick portion were formed in a donut shape around the top covering portion 21, the bust would be pushed out from the upper side of the armpit towards the front center when standing, and the bust would easily spill out of the cup when bending forward. By forming an opening 26 on the upper side that is harder and thinner than the surrounding covering portion 22, the pushing out of the bust is suppressed, and the bust can be contained within the cup 20 even when bending forward.

[0041] The peripheral covering portion 27 is formed above the peripheral covering portion 22, on the front center line side or below it. The peripheral covering portion 27 is formed to be harder and thinner than the peripheral covering portion 22. If the peripheral covering portion were formed to be as soft and thick as the peripheral covering portion 22, the bust, which is pushed up by the upper peripheral covering portion, would be further pushed out by the volume of the peripheral covering portion, and the bust may spill out of the cup when standing. Therefore, by forming the peripheral covering portion 27 harder and thinner than the peripheral covering portion 22, it is possible to create space to accommodate the bust, which is pushed up by the close contact of the upper peripheral covering portion 23, inside the peripheral covering portion 27. In addition, when standing, the shoulder strap portion 4 pulls upward diagonally, so that the peripheral covering portion 27 can be in close contact with the bust regardless of the difference in bust volume.

[0042] The peripheral covering portion 27 is designed appropriately to match the size of the cup 20. For example, in the case of C70, the peripheral covering portion 27 has a width of about 12 mm above the peripheral covering portion 22. In the case of A65, the peripheral covering portion 27 has a width of about 7 mm above the peripheral covering portion 22.

[0043] When forming tape on the upper edge of the cup 20, the tape width is selected so that it fits within the width of the peripheral covering portion 27 and the lower end of the tape does not overlap with the peripheral covering portion 22. By fitting the tape width within the width of the peripheral covering portion 27, the peripheral covering portion 22 does not impair its function of conforming to the bust.

[0044] Cup 20 may be formed to be elastic. This allows cup 20 to stretch to conform to the changing shape of the bust, making it easier to fit snugly against the bust.

[0045] Cup 20 may be made of soft urethane. This allows the thicker parts of Cup 20 to be softer, resulting in a better fit to the skin and allowing it to adhere closely to the skin even with its uneven surface.

[0046] Next, the measurement results for thickness and hardness in the parts corresponding to the top covering portion 21, upper peripheral covering portion 23, front center peripheral covering portion 24, lower peripheral covering portion 25, and opening 26 of the bra 1 equipped with cups 20 are shown. Note that the measurement points in the upper peripheral covering portion 23, front center peripheral covering portion 24, and lower peripheral covering portion 25 are near the center in the width direction of the peripheral covering portion 22, and are the thickest and softest points. In Figure 2, the triangular marks indicate the measurement points of the upper peripheral covering portion 23, and the square marks indicate the measurement points of the lower peripheral covering portion 25. The measurement points shown in Figure 2 are examples for the C70, and the thickest and softest points may be changed as appropriate depending on the cup size, design, etc.

[0047] First, Table 1 shows the thickness measurement results. The thickness is the value measured using calipers at the relevant part.

[0048] [Table 1]

[0049] As shown in Table 1, the peripheral covering portion 22 is thicker than the top covering portion 21. The lower peripheral covering portion 25 is also thicker than the upper peripheral covering portion 23 and the front center peripheral covering portion 24. The opening 26 has a thickness equal to or less than that of the top covering portion 21.

[0050] Next, Table 2 shows the results of the hardness measurement. Hardness is expressed as the stress (gf) when a compressor is pressed 2 mm into the relevant area from the skin side with Bra 1 laid flat, at a speed of 0.02 cm / sec and a maximum load of 100 gf. The compressor has a bell shape, and the tip of the compressor has a diameter of 2.3 mm. A higher stress indicates harder material, and a lower stress indicates softer material.

[0051] [Table 2]

[0052] As shown in Table 2, the peripheral covering portion 22 is formed to be softer than the top covering portion 21. The lower peripheral covering portion 25 is also formed to be softer than the upper peripheral covering portion 23 and the front center peripheral covering portion 24. The opening 26 is formed to be harder than the peripheral covering portion 22.

[0053] Please note that the values ​​listed in Tables 1 and 2 are examples that summarize the values ​​for various cup sizes. The thickness or softness of each part is set appropriately for each cup size.

[0054] As described above, in the embodiment of the present invention, the cup 20 has a peripheral covering portion 22 that is softer and thicker than the top covering portion 21. Even when the wearer's posture changes from standing to bending forward, or from bending forward to standing, the peripheral covering portion 22 adheres closely to the deforming bust, preventing the cup 20 from shifting position relative to the bust and preventing the garment from becoming disheveled.

[0055] (Other embodiments) As described above, the embodiments of the present invention and its first to fifth modifications have been presented, but the statements and drawings that constitute part of this disclosure should not be understood as limiting the invention. Various alternative embodiments, examples, and operational techniques will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure.

[0056] For example, in the embodiments of the present invention, the garment having a cup portion was described as a bra, but it may also be underwear such as a camisole having a cup portion. Furthermore, the garment having a cup portion may also be a swimsuit, leotard, bodysuit, etc.

[0057] It goes without saying that the present invention includes various embodiments not described herein. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention is determined solely by the inventive features relating to the claims that are reasonable based on the above description. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0058] 1 Bra 2 cup section 3. Back section 4. Shoulder strap section 5. Base 20 cups 21 Top covering 22 Peripheral covering 23 Upper peripheral covering 24 Front center side peripheral covering 25 Lower peripheral covering 26 Opening 27 Peripheral covering portion 31 Back connection section

Claims

1. In a garment having shoulder straps and cups, the cups cover the bust, The top covering part that covers the bust, Having a peripheral covering portion formed around the top covering portion, The peripheral covering portion has a substantially U-shape formed above, towards the front midline, or below the top covering portion, and both ends of the substantially U-shape are formed to the sides of the top covering portion. The peripheral covering portion is formed to be softer and thicker than the top covering portion. cup.

2. The opening formed between the two ends of the substantially U-shaped peripheral covering is formed to be harder and thinner than the peripheral covering. The cup according to claim 1.

3. The peripheral covering portion is formed to be softer and thicker on the lower side than the top covering portion, compared to the upper and front center sides. The cup according to claim 1.

4. The peripheral covering portion is formed wider on the lower side than the upper side and the front centerline side relative to the top covering portion. The cup according to claim 1.

5. It has a peripheral covering portion formed above the aforementioned peripheral covering portion, on the front centerline side or below, The peripheral covering portion is formed to be harder and thinner than the surrounding covering portion. The cup according to claim 1.

6. Covering the bust, a pair of cup portions formed by a pair of cups according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The pair of cup sections are connected at the back by a back section, A pair of shoulder straps that connect to the upper side of the pair of cup sections and to the back section on the back side. A garment having a cup portion, characterized by being equipped with a cup.

7. When the wearer is standing or bending forward while wearing the garment having the cup portion, the surrounding covering portion follows the shape of the bust. The garment having the cup portion as described in claim 6.

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