Air-conditioned clothes

Abstract

To provide air-conditioning clothing in which a power supply device is not necessary to be taken out every time during recognition of display and operation.SOLUTION: Air-conditioning clothing comprises: a clothing body 1; fans 2 and 2 for introducing air inside the clothing body 1; a power supply section 3 for supplying power to the fans 2 and 2; a control section 4 which is connected to the power supply section 3 by wire communication or radio communication and controls power supplied to the fans 2 and 2; control section holding means for detachably holding the control section 4 at a front body of the clothing body 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to air-conditioned clothing.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, air-conditioned clothing for cooling the body has been commercialized and is rapidly spreading. Conventional air-conditioned clothing includes a clothing body formed of a material with low breathability, two fans attached below the lower side of the rear side of the clothing body, a power supply device for supplying power to the two fans, and a power cable for electrically connecting the power supply device and the two fans.

[0003] When the fans are operated, a large amount of air is taken into the clothing body from the fans. Due to the pressure of the taken-in air, an air flow path is automatically formed between the clothing body and the wearer's body, and the taken-in air flows along the formed air flow path along the surface of the wearer's body or underwear, and is discharged to the outside from openings such as the collar part and sleeve parts, for example. And while the taken-in air flows through the air flow path between the clothing body and the wearer's body or underwear, the sweat emitted from the body is evaporated, and the body is cooled by the heat of vaporization during evaporation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In conventional air-conditioned clothing, the control unit, which adjusts the power supply intensity to the fan, is integrated into the power supply unit and located inside the garment itself. Therefore, when the wearer wants to check the display on the control unit or operate the control unit, they have to remove the power supply unit each time, which is extremely inconvenient.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide an air-conditioned garment that does not require the power supply to be removed each time the display is checked or the garment is operated. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 relates to an air-conditioned garment, The garment itself, An air introduction means for introducing air into the interior of the garment body, A power supply unit that supplies power to the aforementioned air intake means, Wired connection to the aforementioned power supply unit To believe A control unit is further connected and controls the power supplied to the air intake means, The control unit is detachably held in place by a control unit holding means on the front of the garment body, Equipped with 、 The garment body has a front opening formed in the front panel, The control unit includes a display means that is visible to the wearer while being held by the control unit holding means, The control unit holding means is detachably held to the front body so as to cover the opening of the front body. It is characterized by the following:

[0009] Claim 2 The invention described in the claim 1 In the air-conditioned clothing described above, The display means is characterized by being a plurality of lights provided on the upper surface of the control unit.

[0010] Claim 3 The invention described in the claim 1 or 2 In the air-conditioned clothing described above, The control unit is characterized by comprising an operating means that can be operated by the wearer while being held by the control unit holding means.

[0014] Claim 4 The invention according to claim Any one of items 1 through 3 in the air-conditioned clothing according to claim is characterized in that the control unit is attached to the clothing body through the front body opening, and an air flow path connecting the inside of the clothing body and the external space is formed between the control unit and the front body opening.

[0015] Claim 5 The invention according to claim 4 in the air-conditioned clothing according to any one of claims 1 to is characterized in that the control unit is connected to the power supply unit and the air introduction means by a connection cable, and is provided with power conversion means for converting the intensity of the power supplied to the air introduction means.

[0016] 6 Claim 5 The invention according to claim in the air-conditioned clothing according to claim is characterized in that the control unit is provided with battery remaining amount measuring means for measuring the remaining amount of the battery of the power supply unit, and power intensity instructing means for instructing the power intensity to the power conversion means.

[0017] 7 6 Claim The invention according to claim in the air-conditioned clothing according to any one of claims 1 to is characterized in that the air introduction means is a fan, the clothing body is provided with a front body opening formed in the front body,

[0018] and the fan is attached to the clothing body in a state inclined so as to face the front body opening. 8 7 Claim The invention according to claim [[ID=5)8]]in the air-conditioned clothing according to any one of claims 1 to is provided with a biosensor for measuring biological information, The control unit is equipped with communication means for communicating with the biosensor and is characterized by displaying information about the wearer's physical condition based on the information received from the biosensor. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide air-conditioned clothing that does not require the power supply to be disconnected each time for checking the display or performing operations. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0020] [Figure 1] These are a front view (a) and a rear view (b) of the air-conditioned garment according to the first embodiment, with the opening and closing mechanism closed. [Figure 2] This is a front view of the air-conditioned garment according to the first embodiment, with the opening and closing mechanism in the open position. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram showing the connection state of the electrical system of the air-conditioned garment according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a cross-sectional view of section IV-IV in Figure 1(a). [Figure 5] This figure shows the fan of the air-conditioned clothing according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] These are a rear view (a) and a top view (b) of the control unit of the air-conditioned garment according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] This diagram shows the airflow of the air-conditioned garment according to the first embodiment, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a rear view. [Figure 8] This is a front view of the air-conditioned garment according to the second embodiment, with the opening and closing mechanism in the open position. [Figure 9] This is a schematic diagram showing the connection state of the electrical system of the air-conditioned garment according to the second embodiment. [Figure 10] This is a front view of the air-conditioned garment according to the third embodiment, with the opening and closing mechanism in the open position. [Figure 11] This is a schematic diagram showing the connection state of the electrical system of the air-conditioned garment according to the third embodiment. [Figure 12] These are a front view (a) and a side view (b) of the control unit of the air-conditioned clothing according to Modification 1. [Figure 13] This is a front view of the air-conditioned garment according to Modification 1. [Figure 14] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of section XIV-XIV. [Figure 15] This is a front view showing the front opening and cover fabric of the air-conditioned garment according to Modification 1. The dashed lines represent seams, and the dotted lines represent the front opening at the rear of the cover fabric. [Figure 16] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the XVI-XVI region. [Figure 17] This is a cross-sectional view showing a control unit and its surroundings relating to other modified examples. [Figure 18] A cross-sectional view showing a control unit and its surroundings relating to other modified examples. [Figure 19] A cross-sectional view showing a control unit and its surroundings relating to other modified examples. [Figure 20] This figure shows a fan relating to other variations. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0021] Hereinafter, an air-conditioned garment, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 15. However, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the illustrated examples. In the following explanation, we will use the state in which the wearer is wearing the air-conditioned garment as the basis and define the front of the wearer as the front, the back of the wearer as the back, the upper part of the wearer as the top, the lower part of the wearer as the bottom, the right side of the wearer's arm as the right, and the left side of the wearer's arm as the left.

[0022] [First Embodiment] The air-conditioned garment 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 7.

[0023] {Configuration of the embodiment} As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the air-conditioned garment 100 according to the first embodiment comprises a garment body 1, fans 2, 2 for introducing air into the garment body 1, a power supply unit 3 for supplying power to the fans 2, 2, a control unit 4 for controlling the air-conditioned garment 100, a power supply unit to control unit connection cable 5 for connecting the power supply unit 3 and the control unit 4, and a control unit to fan connection cable 6 for connecting the fans 2, 2 and the control unit 4.

[0024] (Clothing itself) As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the garment body 1 comprises a garment fabric portion 11, an opening / closing mechanism 12, a hem air leakage prevention mechanism 13, a control unit storage pocket 14, a power supply unit storage pocket 15, and opening hole reinforcing members 16, 16.

[0025] (Hatsujibe) As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the garment portion 11 is formed to cover the wearer's torso and arms using a sheet-like material that is either airtight or airtight enough to be inflated by the introduction of air by fans 2, 2. In this embodiment, the garment portion 11 is formed in the shape of a blouson-type jacket, but the shape of the garment portion 11 is not limited to this, and for example, it may be formed in the shape of a vest that covers only the wearer's torso. The garment portion 11 has two openings 111, 111, a collar air outlet 112, sleeve air outlets 113, 113, and a front body opening 114.

[0026] As shown in Figure 1, the openings 111, 111 are formed on the left and right sides of the garment portion 11 corresponding to the wearer's waist, and when the air-conditioned garment 100 is worn, they connect the outside with the space between the garment portion 11 and the wearer's body BD. The two openings 111, 111 are formed at approximately the same height. Fans 2, 2 are attached to the openings 111, 111. Furthermore, the positions in which the openings 111, 111 are formed are not limited to the above positions, but can also be formed on the sides, front, etc., of the fabric portion 11. Also, the number of openings 111 formed is not limited to two locations, and a smaller or larger number of openings 111 may be formed, and a corresponding number of fans 2 may be provided.

[0027] The collar air outlet 112 is an opening formed between the wearer's neck and the end of the collar portion of the garment 11, for discharging air introduced from the openings 111,111 by the fans 2,2 after it has been circulated along the wearer's body or underwear.

[0028] The sleeve air outlets 113, 113 are openings formed between the wearer's arm and the end of the sleeve portion of the garment 11, for discharging air introduced from the openings 111, 111 by the fans 2, 2 after it has been circulated along the wearer's body or underwear.

[0029] As shown in Figure 2, the front opening 114 is a hole provided in the front of the garment portion 11 that connects the outside with the space between the garment portion 11 and the wearer's body BD when the air-conditioned garment 100 is worn, and as shown in Figure 1(a), it is covered from the outside of the garment portion 11 by the control unit storage pocket 14.

[0030] Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the case where the front opening 114 is located on the left side near the opening / closing mechanism 12 of the wearer's chest. However, the location of the front opening 114 and the control unit storage pocket 14 covering it is not limited to this, and they can be located at any position on the front of the garment. Furthermore, while Figure 2 illustrates the case where the front opening 114 is formed in a roughly rectangular shape, the front opening 114 can be any shape and size as long as it can be covered by the control unit storage pocket 14 and sufficient airflow can be ensured. However, it is desirable that the opening be formed to a size that prevents the control unit 4 from falling into the garment body 1.

[0031] (Opening and closing mechanism) As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the opening and closing mechanism 12 is provided on the front of the garment portion 11 and is used to open and close the front of the garment body 1 when wearing the air-conditioned garment 100. For example, a zipper or the like can be used as the opening and closing mechanism 12.

[0032] (Mechanism for preventing air leakage at the hem) As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the hem air leakage prevention means 13 is a component provided at the lower part of the garment portion 11 to prevent air in the space between the garment portion 11 and the wearer's body BD from leaking out from the hem of the garment portion 11. For example, it is formed by providing an elastic member such as a rubber cord near the lower end of the garment portion 11 so as to wrap around the wearer's body. When the air-conditioned garment 100 is worn, the hem air leakage prevention means 13 tightens the hem of the garment portion 11, making it tightly fitted to the wearer's body BD, and preventing air from leaking out from the lower part of the garment portion 11.

[0033] (Control compartment storage pocket) As shown in Figures 1 and 4, the control unit storage pocket 14 is a pocket formed on the surface side of the front body of the garment portion 11 so as to cover the front body opening 114, and the control unit 4 is housed in it. In other words, in this embodiment, the control unit storage pocket 14 functions as the control unit holding means in the present invention. The control unit storage pocket 14 is formed by fixing a sheet-like member to the garment portion 11 on the left, right, and lower sides by sewing or other means, and has an opening at the top.

[0034] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the control unit storage pocket 14 is formed to be slightly longer in the vertical direction than the control unit 4, and it is desirable from the viewpoint of preventing the control unit 4 from falling out so that the entire control unit 4 is stored in the control unit storage pocket 14. However, the upper part of the control unit 4 may be exposed from the control unit storage pocket 14.

[0035] (Power supply storage pocket) As shown in Figure 2, the power supply unit storage pocket 15 is a pocket formed on the back side of the garment portion 11, and the power supply unit 3 is stored in it. In Figure 2, the power supply unit storage pocket 15 is shown as being located below the front opening 114 of the front body, but it is not limited to this, and can be located at any position on the back side of the garment portion 11. Furthermore, the means for holding the power supply unit 3 to the garment body 1 does not necessarily have to be a pocket; any configuration can be used as long as the power supply unit 3 can be detachably attached to the garment body 1. It is also possible to avoid holding the power supply unit 3 to the garment body 1 by, for example, attaching it to the belt of the trousers.

[0036] (Reinforcement member for opening holes) The opening reinforcement members 16,16 are flat, annular members formed from, for example, plastic, and have holes 161,161 in the center that are approximately the same size as the openings 111,111. As shown in Figure 2, the opening reinforcement members 16,16 are attached to the back side of the fabric portion 11 such that the holes 161,161 overlap the openings 111,111. This reinforces the area around the openings 111,111 of the fabric portion 11, making it possible to attach the fans 2,2 to the openings 111,111. The opening reinforcement members 16, 16 can be attached to the fabric portion 11, 11 by any method such as sewing or adhesive, and the opening reinforcement members 16, 16 may also be covered with a lining from the back side.

[0037] (fan) As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the fans 2,2 are attached to the openings 111,111 and are used to introduce air into the space between the garment portion 11 and the wearer's body BD through the openings 111,111. In other words, the fans 2,2 function as the air introduction means in this invention. Fans 2,2 receive the necessary power from the power supply unit 3 through the power supply unit-to-control unit connection cable 5, the control unit 4, and the control unit-to-fan connection cable 6.

[0038] As shown in Figure 5, each fan 2,2 comprises a fan body 21 and a ring-shaped mounting ring 22 for fixing it to the garment body 1.

[0039] The fan body 21 houses a propeller (not shown) and a motor (not shown) that rotates the propeller. As shown in Figure 5, it has an air intake section 211 which constitutes the side from which air is drawn in when the fans 2, 2 are in use, an air outlet section 212 which constitutes the side from which air is discharged when the fans 2, 2 are in use, a cylindrical section 213 which is a cylindrical connecting section between the air intake section 211 and the air outlet section 212, and a flange section 214 which protrudes from the end of the cylindrical section 213 on the air intake section 211 side in a direction substantially perpendicular to the side surface of the cylindrical section 213. The cylindrical section 213 is formed in a cylindrical shape such that the outer shape of the cross-section when cut by a plane perpendicular to its central axis is circular, and its outer diameter is formed to be the same as or slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the opening holes 111, 111.

[0040] Furthermore, the fan body 21 has a fan connection terminal 215 at a predetermined position on the air outlet section 212 side, which is connected to the control unit-to-fan connection cable 6. The fan connection terminal 215 must be a terminal corresponding to the control unit-to-fan connection cable 6, and in this embodiment, a two-core terminal is used.

[0041] The mounting ring 22 is a ring-shaped member for attaching the fan body 21 to the opening 111 of the fabric portion 11, and is formed so that its inner diameter is the same as or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the cylindrical portion 213.

[0042] A locking mechanism (not shown) is formed on the outer surface of the cylindrical portion 213 and the inner surface of the mounting ring 22. For example, a protrusion is formed on the inner surface side of the mounting ring 22, and a recess that engages with the protrusion is formed on the outer surface side of the cylindrical portion 213.

[0043] When attaching the fans 2,2 to the garment body 1, as shown in Figure 5, the air outlet portion 212 side of the fan body 21 is inserted into the opening hole 111 from the outer surface side of the garment portion 11 so that the flange portion 214 contacts the portion of the garment portion 11 around the opening hole 111. Next, the mounting ring 22 is inserted from the inner surface side of the garment portion 11 to the outside of the cylindrical portion 213 so that the portion of the garment portion 11 around the opening hole 111 and the portion of the opening hole reinforcing member 16 around the hole 161 are sandwiched between the flange portion 214 and the mounting ring 22, and in this state the mounting ring 22 is fixed to the fan body 21 by the locking means. This allows the fan 2 to be fixed to the garment body 1.

[0044] (Power supply part) The power supply unit 3 is a component for supplying power to the fans 2, 2 and the control unit 4. For example, it incorporates a lithium-ion battery pack with a safety protection circuit and, as shown in Figure 3, has a first power supply unit connection terminal 31 for connecting to the control unit 4 via a power supply unit-to-control unit connection cable 5. The first connection terminal 31 of the power supply unit must be a terminal corresponding to the power supply unit to control unit connection cable 5, and in this embodiment, a two-core terminal is used. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, in this embodiment, the power supply unit 3 is housed in the power supply unit storage pocket 15, but the means for holding the power supply unit 3 are not limited to this.

[0045] (Control Unit) The control unit 4 is a component for controlling the air-conditioned garment 100, and unlike conventional air-conditioned garments, it is not integrally formed with the power supply unit 3 but is provided independently.

[0046] The control unit 4 incorporates a power conversion circuit (not shown) that supplies power from the power supply unit 3 to the fan in multiple intensity levels, a remaining charge measurement circuit (not shown) that measures the remaining charge of the battery in the power supply unit 3, and an intensity instruction circuit (not shown) that instructs the power conversion circuit on the intensity level. In other words, the power conversion circuit functions as the power conversion means in this invention, the remaining charge measurement circuit functions as the battery remaining charge measurement means in this invention, and the intensity instruction circuit functions as the power intensity instruction means in this invention.

[0047] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, the control unit 4 is equipped with a display means 41 consisting of multiple LEDs on its upper surface, a tactile switch as an operating means 42 on its right side, and a first control unit connection terminal 43 and a second control unit connection terminal 44 on its lower rear surface.

[0048] As shown in Figure 6(a), the external shape of the control unit 4 is a roughly rectangular parallelepiped, which is elongated vertically when viewed from the rear and elongated horizontally when viewed from above, as shown in Figure 6(b). At both ends on the left and right sides of the rear surface, space-securing means 45, 45, which are wall portions extending toward the rear, are formed. It is desirable that the external shape of the control unit 4 be formed such that the width in the vertical direction is wider than the width in the horizontal direction, and the width in the horizontal direction is wider than the width in the front-to-back direction.

[0049] (Display means) The display means 41 consists of multiple (four in Figure 6(b)) LEDs located on the top surface of the control unit 4, and displays information such as the remaining battery level, the strength of the power supplied to the fan, and circuit abnormalities in response to the wearer's operation using the operation means 42. Furthermore, the position and method of display of the display means 41 are not limited to those shown in the illustration. Any position and method of display can be selected as long as the wearer of the air-conditioned garment 100 can see the control unit 4 while it is stored in the control unit storage pocket 14. For example, a display made of liquid crystal or the like may be provided as the display means 41. Also, if the vertical length of the control unit 4 is longer than the vertical length of the control unit storage pocket 14, the display means 41 may be provided on an externally exposed portion of the upper front or upper side of the control unit 4.

[0050] (Operation means) The operating means 42 consists of, for example, a tactile switch and is used for operations such as switching the power on / off and switching the power intensity supplied to the fans 2,2. Specifically, for example, pressing and holding the tactile switch of the operating means 42 turns on the power. When the power is on, pressing it once switches the display on the display means 41 to show the power intensity supplied to the fans 2,2. Pressing it again switches the power intensity supplied to the fans 2,2, and pressing and holding it turns off the power. In response to this, the display means 41 is configured such that, for example, when the power is on, it normally displays the remaining battery level, and when the tactile switch, which is the operating means 42, is pressed, it switches to displaying the power intensity supplied to the fans 2,2, and after a few seconds have elapsed since the operation, it switches back to displaying the remaining battery level.

[0051] Furthermore, the operating means 42 is not necessarily limited to a tactile switch; any general-purpose switch that can be operated while the control unit 4 is stored in the control unit storage pocket 14 can be used. Furthermore, the operating means 42 can be installed at any position on the control unit 4, as long as it can be operated while the control unit 4 is stored in the control unit storage pocket 14. However, especially when installed on the front, it is desirable to take measures to prevent malfunctions caused by external objects touching the operating means 42, for example, when the wearer is carrying luggage. Specifically, for example, a recess can be provided in the control unit 4, and the operating means 42 can be installed in the recess so as not to protrude significantly to the outside. Furthermore, the number of operating means 42 is not limited to one, and multiple operating means 42 may be provided for each application. For example, a switch used to switch the power on / off and a switch used to switch the intensity of the power supplied to the fans 2,2 can be separate switches.

[0052] (Connection terminals) On the rear side of the control unit 4, there is a first control unit connection terminal 43 for connecting to the power supply unit to the control unit connection cable 5, and a second control unit connection terminal 44 for connecting to the control unit to the fan connection cable 6.

[0053] The first connection terminal 43 of the control unit must be a terminal corresponding to the power supply unit to control unit connection cable 5, and in this embodiment, a 2-core terminal is used. The second connection terminal 44 of the control unit must be a terminal corresponding to the control unit to fan connection cable 6, and in this embodiment, a 2-core terminal is used. Furthermore, it is desirable that the first control unit connection terminal 43 and the second control unit connection terminal 44 have different shapes to prevent incorrect connection.

[0054] (Means of securing space) As shown in Figures 4 and 6, the left and right ends of the rear side of the control unit 4 are provided with wall-shaped space-securing means 45, 45 that extend toward the rear. The space-securing means 45, 45 are for securing an air passage between the front body opening 114 and the space outside the control unit storage pocket 14 when the control unit 4 is stored in the control unit storage pocket 14. Furthermore, the shape of the space-securing means 45, 45 is not limited to that shown in the figure. Any shape can be used as long as it creates a gap on the rear side of the control unit 4 and forms an air passage between the front body opening 114 and the external space.

[0055] Furthermore, depending on the type of work performed while wearing the air-conditioned garment 100, the air discharged from the front opening 114 may interfere with the work. Therefore, it is desirable to provide an air leakage prevention mechanism that can stop the discharge of air from the front opening 114 as needed. As a means of preventing air leakage, for example, the control unit 4 may be equipped with an openable and closable lid made of sponge or the like to fill the air passage between the space-securing means 45, 45.

[0056] As shown in Figure 4, the control unit 4 is stored in the control unit storage pocket 14 such that the upper side, which is equipped with the display means 41, faces the opening at the top of the control unit storage pocket 14, and the rear side, which is equipped with the space-saving means 45, 45, faces the wearer's body BD. Furthermore, the power supply unit to control unit connection cable 5 is connected to the control unit first connection terminal 43 through the front opening 114 of the control unit 4, and the control unit to fan connection cable 6 is connected to the control unit second connection terminal 44.

[0057] (Power supply unit to control unit connection cable) The power supply unit-to-control unit connection cable 5 connects the power supply unit 3 and the control unit 4, and a two-core cable is used. Through the power supply unit-to-control unit connection cable 5, power necessary for the operation of the control unit 4 and fans 2,2 is supplied from the power supply unit 3 to the control unit 4, and information regarding the battery level is also transmitted.

[0058] As shown in Figure 3, the power supply unit to control unit connecting cable 5 has a power supply unit to control unit connecting cable first connecting terminal 51, which is a two-core terminal for connecting to the power supply unit first connecting terminal 31, at one end, and a power supply unit to control unit connecting cable second connecting terminal 52, which is a two-core terminal for connecting to the control unit first connecting terminal 43, at the other end, and passes through the front opening 114 to connect the power supply unit first connecting terminal 31 of the power supply unit 3 and the control unit first connecting terminal 43 of the control unit 4. Furthermore, the power supply unit to control unit connection cable 5 is not limited to a 2-core cable; any cable can be used as long as it can perform the above functions. In this case, the first connection terminal 31 of the power supply unit and the first connection terminal 43 of the control unit must also be corresponding terminals.

[0059] (Control unit to fan connection cable) The control unit-fan connection cable 6 connects the control unit 4 and the fans 2,2, and a two-core cable is used. Power necessary for the operation of the fans 2,2 is supplied from the control unit 4 to the fans 2,2 through the control unit-fan connection cable 6.

[0060] As shown in Figure 3, the control unit-fan connection cable 6 has a control unit-fan connection cable first connection terminal 61 at one end, which is a two-core terminal for connecting to the control unit second connection terminal 44, and the other end is branched into two, with control unit-fan connection cable second connection terminals 62, 62 at each end, which are two-core terminals for connecting to the fan connection terminals 215, 215. The cable passes through the front opening 114 and connects the control unit second connection terminal 44 of the control unit 4 to the fan connection terminals 215, 215 of the fans 2, 2. Furthermore, the control unit to fan connection cable 6 is not limited to a 2-core cable; any cable can be used as long as it can perform the above-mentioned functions. In this case, the control unit's second connection terminal 44 and the fan connection terminals 215, 215 must also be corresponding terminals.

[0061] {Method for attaching and detaching the control unit} The control unit 4 is attached to the garment body 1 through the following procedure. (1) Place the control unit 4 into the control unit storage pocket 14. When doing so, the side equipped with the space-saving means 45, 45 should face the wearer's body BD, and the side equipped with the display means 41 should face the opening at the top of the control unit storage pocket 14. (2) Connect the fan connection terminals 215, 215 of fans 2, 2 to the second connection terminals 62, 62 of the control unit to fan connection cable 6. (3) Connect the first connection terminal 31 of the power supply unit 3 to the first connection terminal 51 of the power supply unit to control unit connection cable 5. (4) The second control terminal 44 of the control unit 4 is connected to the first control terminal 61 of the control unit-fan connection cable 6. (5) The first control terminal 43 of the control unit 4 is connected to the second power supply unit to control unit connection cable 5. To remove the control unit 4, simply follow the reverse procedure described above.

[0062] {Effects of the embodiment} According to this embodiment, the power supply unit 3 and the control unit 4 are formed independently, and the control unit 4 is housed in the control unit storage pocket 14. Therefore, by pressing the tactile switch of the operating means 42 from above the sheet-like member forming the control unit storage pocket 14, the operating means 42 can be operated while the control unit 4 remains housed in the control unit storage pocket 14. Furthermore, since the display means 41 faces the opening at the top of the control unit storage pocket 14, the wearer can check the remaining battery level while using the air-conditioned garment 100 simply by looking downwards, and can also check the power level display when switching the power intensity supplied to the fans 2,2 using the operating means 42.

[0063] Therefore, unlike conventional air-conditioned clothing in which the control unit is integrally formed with the power supply unit, it is no longer necessary to remove the power supply unit each time you check the display on the display means 41 or operate the operation means 42. This eliminates the hassle of checking the display and operating the unit, and also prevents the power supply unit from being accidentally dropped during operation.

[0064] Furthermore, in conventional air-conditioned clothing, where the control unit is integrated with the power supply unit, if the equipment is damaged, the entire unit must be replaced, resulting in high costs. However, with this embodiment, since the operation unit and the power supply unit are formed separately, each can be replaced individually, thereby reducing the costs required when replacing the equipment.

[0065] Furthermore, when removing the control unit 4, the cables connected to it are pulled, which puts a strain on the cables and connection terminals. However, according to this embodiment, it is not necessary to remove the control unit 4 while wearing the air-conditioned garment 100, thus reducing the strain on the cables and connection terminals and extending their usable period.

[0066] Furthermore, the front of the garment portion 11 is provided with a front opening 114, and the rear side of the control unit 4 is provided with space-saving means 45, 45. Therefore, even when the control unit 4 is stored in the control unit storage pocket 14, a certain airflow path is ensured in the front of the garment portion 11 through the space between the front opening 114 and the space-saving means 45, 45. As a result, while the air-conditioned garment 100 is in use, the fans 2,2 draw in outside air, creating positive pressure inside the garment body 1, and air is constantly expelled from the inside of the garment body 1 to the outside through the air passage. Therefore, the front opening 114 functions as a stable air outlet for the air resistance in the front of the garment, allowing air to circulate as shown in Figure 7, and efficiently cooling the wearer's abdominal area.

[0067] Furthermore, since the front opening 114 is covered by the control unit storage pocket 14, the appearance of the air-conditioned garment 100 is not spoiled by the front opening 114. In addition, since an air passage can be formed in the front with a simple structure, it does not significantly increase manufacturing costs.

[0068] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, if the vertical length of the control unit storage pocket 14 is made longer than the vertical length of the control unit 4, the upper end of the control unit 4 will be positioned below the upper end of the control unit storage pocket 14, and sunlight will be blocked from reaching the display means 41 provided on the upper part of the control unit 4 even when used in sunlight. This improves the visibility of the display means 41 outdoors.

[0069] Furthermore, because the power supply unit 3 is independent, it can be easily replaced. Therefore, it is possible to selectively use a power supply unit 3 with the required capacity depending on the application. Furthermore, since the power supply unit 3 and the control unit 4 are independent, there is no need to consider how easily the power supply unit 3 can be removed, and it is possible to mount the power supply unit 3 in any desired location. This means that, for example, when using a high-capacity and heavy power supply unit 3, the burden of weight can be reduced by attaching the power supply unit 3 to the belt of the trousers with a belt clip.

[0070] Furthermore, by separating the power supply unit 3 and the control unit 4, standby power is eliminated, making it possible to store the air-conditioned garment 100 in a usable state for a long period of time without additional charging.

[0071] [Second Embodiment] The air-conditioned garment 100A according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 8 and 9. Parts identical to those of the air-conditioned garment 100 according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted.

[0072] {Configuration of the embodiment} As shown in Figure 9, the air-conditioned garment 100A according to the second embodiment has the fans 2,2 and the power supply unit 3A directly connected.

[0073] (Power supply part) The power supply unit 3A includes a power conversion circuit. In other words, the power conversion circuit that was provided in the control unit 4 in the air-conditioned garment 100 according to the first embodiment is provided in the power supply unit 3A in the air-conditioned garment 100A according to the second embodiment. Furthermore, the power supply unit 3A has a second power supply unit connection terminal 32, which is a two-pin terminal used for connecting to the fans 2,2. Furthermore, the first power supply connection terminal 31A, used for connection to the control unit 4A, is a multi-core terminal compatible with the power supply unit to control unit connection cable 5A, which is a multi-core cable as described later. Furthermore, it is desirable that the first power supply connection terminal 31A and the second power supply connection terminal 32 have different shapes to prevent incorrect connection. The remaining configuration is the same as that of the power supply unit 3 according to the first embodiment.

[0074] (Control Unit) As shown in Figure 9, the control unit 4A differs from the control unit 4 in the first embodiment in that it is not connected to the fans 2,2. Therefore, the control unit's second connection terminal 44, which is used for connecting to the fans 2,2, is not provided. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the power conversion circuit is provided in the power supply unit 3A and is not provided in the control unit 4A. Furthermore, the first connection terminal 43A of the control unit, which is used to connect to the power supply unit 3A, is a multi-core terminal that corresponds to the power supply unit to control unit connection cable 5A, which is a multi-core cable as described later. The remaining configuration is the same as that of the control unit 4 in the first embodiment.

[0075] (Power supply unit to control unit connection cable) The power supply unit-to-control unit connecting cable 5A connects the power supply unit 3A and the control unit 4A, and a multi-core cable is used. Through the power supply unit-to-control unit connecting cable 5A, the intensity indicator circuit in the control unit 4A transmits the instructions to the power conversion circuit in the power supply unit 3A, and the power supply unit 3A supplies the control unit 4A with the power necessary for its operation, as well as transmitting information regarding the remaining battery level.

[0076] As shown in Figure 9, the power supply unit to control unit connecting cable 5A has a multi-core terminal, the power supply unit to control unit connecting cable first connection terminal 51A, at one end for connecting to the power supply unit first connection terminal 31A, and a multi-core terminal, the power supply unit to control unit connecting cable second connection terminal 52A, at the other end for connecting to the control unit first connection terminal 43A. It passes through the front opening 114 and connects the power supply unit first connection terminal 31A of the power supply unit 3A and the control unit first connection terminal 43A of the control unit 4A. Furthermore, the power supply unit to control unit connection cable 5A does not necessarily have to be a multi-core cable; any cable can be used as long as it can perform the above function, such as a two-core cable consisting of a ground wire and a signal wire. In this case, the first connection terminal 31A of the power supply unit and the first connection terminal 43A of the control unit must also be corresponding terminals.

[0077] (Power supply to fan connection cable) The power supply unit to fan connection cable 7 connects the power supply unit 3A to the fans 2,2, and a two-core cable is used. Power necessary for the operation of the fans 2,2 is supplied from the power supply unit 3A to the fans 2,2 through the power supply unit to fan connection cable 7.

[0078] As shown in Figure 9, the power supply unit to fan connection cable 7 has a power supply unit to fan connection cable first connection terminal 71 at one end, which is a two-core terminal for connecting to the power supply unit second connection terminal 32, and the other end is branched into two, with power supply unit to fan connection cable second connection terminals 72, 72 at each end, which are two-core terminals for connecting to the fan connection terminals 215, 215, thus connecting the power supply unit second connection terminal 32 of the power supply unit 3A to the fan connection terminals 215, 215 of the fans 2, 2. Furthermore, the power supply unit to fan connection cable 7 is not limited to a 2-core cable; any cable can be used as long as it can perform the above functions. In this case, the second connection terminal 32 of the power supply unit and the fan connection terminals 215, 215 must also be corresponding terminals.

[0079] {Effects of the embodiment} In this embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the control unit 4A is not equipped with a power conversion circuit, but instead the power supply unit 3A is equipped with a power conversion circuit. As a result, the main circuits built into the control unit 4A are only a remaining charge measurement circuit that measures the remaining charge of the power supply unit 3A's battery and an intensity instruction circuit that instructs the power conversion circuit equipped in the power supply unit 3A to the intensity. The instruction from the intensity instruction circuit is sent from the control unit 4A to the power supply unit 3A via the power supply unit to control unit connection cable 5A, and power conversion is performed in the power supply unit 3A. The power supply unit 3A and fans 2,2 are directly connected, and the converted power is supplied directly from the power supply unit 3A to fans 2,2.

[0080] Therefore, in this embodiment, the control unit 4A can be made smaller and lighter because it does not incorporate a power conversion circuit. By making the control unit 4A, which is located on the outside of the front of the garment portion 11, smaller and lighter, the burden on the wearer of the air-conditioned garment 100 can be reduced, and the possibility of the control unit interfering with the wearer's work can be reduced.

[0081] In this embodiment, the case in which a power supply unit to control unit connecting cable 5A is used as a means for bidirectional communication between the power supply unit and the control unit has been described. However, it is also possible to connect the power supply unit and the control unit wirelessly by providing wireless communication means in both the power supply unit and the control unit. In this case, the control unit needs to be equipped with a power supply means such as a battery for independent operation. In this case, since there is no cable connecting the power supply unit and the control unit, each device can be freely positioned, and it is also possible to prevent cables from getting in the way of the wearer.

[0082] [Third Embodiment] The air-conditioned garment 100B according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 10 and 11. Parts identical to those of the air-conditioned garment 100 according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted.

[0083] {Configuration of the embodiment} As shown in Figure 11, the air-conditioned garment 100B according to the third embodiment is equipped with an independent power conversion unit 8.

[0084] (Control Unit) As shown in Figure 11, the control unit 4B is not connected to the fans 2,2 and the power supply unit 3. Therefore, the first control unit connection terminal 43 and the second control unit connection terminal 44 are not provided. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the power conversion circuit is provided in the power conversion unit 8 and is not provided in the control unit 4B.

[0085] Furthermore, the control unit 4B is equipped with communication means (not shown) for wireless communication and is connected to the power conversion unit 8 via wireless communication. Through this, the control unit 4B transmits instructions for the intensity indicator circuit to the power conversion unit 8 via wireless communication and receives information regarding the remaining battery level of the power supply unit 3 from the power conversion unit 8. Since the control unit 4B is not connected to the power supply unit by wire, it is equipped with a power source (not shown), such as a battery, for independent operation. The remaining configuration is the same as that of the control unit 4 in the first embodiment. Furthermore, it is also possible to connect the control unit 4B and the power conversion unit 8 via a wired connection cable.

[0086] (Power conversion unit) The power conversion unit 8 is equipped with a power conversion circuit and, in accordance with the instructions of the intensity instruction circuit of the control unit 4B, converts the power supplied from the power supply unit 3 to a predetermined intensity and supplies it to the fans 2, 2. It also transmits information regarding the remaining battery level received from the power supply unit 3 to the control unit 4B.

[0087] The power conversion unit 8 is equipped with a first power conversion unit connection terminal 81, which is a terminal for connecting to the power supply unit to the power conversion unit connection cable 9, and a second power conversion unit connection terminal 82, which is a terminal for connecting to the power conversion unit to the fan connection cable 10. It is also equipped with communication means (not shown) for wireless communication with the control unit 4B.

[0088] The first connection terminal 81 of the power conversion unit must be a terminal corresponding to the second connection terminal 92 of the power supply unit to power conversion unit connection cable 9, and in this embodiment, a two-core terminal is used. Furthermore, the second connection terminal 82 of the power conversion unit must be a terminal corresponding to the first connection terminal 101 of the power conversion unit to fan connection cable 10, and in this embodiment, a two-core terminal is used. Furthermore, it is desirable that the first connection terminal 81 and the second connection terminal 82 of the power conversion unit have different shapes to prevent incorrect connection.

[0089] As shown in Figure 10, the power conversion unit 8 is provided in the garment body 1 at a predetermined location inside the garment portion 11, for example, by being housed in a power conversion unit storage pocket 17 provided inside the garment portion 11. Alternatively, it may be housed together with the power supply unit 3 in a power supply unit storage pocket 15. Furthermore, the means for holding the power conversion unit 8 to the garment body 1 does not necessarily have to be a pocket; any configuration can be used as long as the power conversion unit 8 can be detachably attached to the garment body 1. It is also possible to avoid holding the power conversion unit 8 to the garment body 1 by, for example, attaching it to the belt of the trousers.

[0090] (Power supply unit to power converter unit connection cable) The power supply unit to power converter unit connection cable 9 is a cable that connects the power supply unit 3 and the power converter unit 8, and a two-core cable is used. Through the power supply unit to power converter unit connection cable 9, power necessary for the operation of the power converter unit 8 and the fans 2,2 is supplied from the power supply unit 3 to the power converter unit 8, and information regarding the remaining battery level, which will be transmitted from the power converter unit 8 to the control unit 4B, is transmitted.

[0091] As shown in Figure 11, the power supply unit to power converter unit connecting cable 9 has a first connection terminal 91 at one end for connecting to the first connection terminal 31 of the power supply unit, and a second connection terminal 92 at the other end for connecting to the first connection terminal 81 of the power converter unit, thereby connecting the first connection terminal 31 of the power supply unit 3 to the first connection terminal 81 of the power converter unit 8. Furthermore, the power supply unit to power conversion unit connection cable 9 is not limited to a 2-core cable; any cable can be used as long as it can perform the above-mentioned functions. In this case, the first connection terminal 31 of the power supply unit and the first connection terminal 81 of the power conversion unit must also be corresponding terminals.

[0092] (Power conversion unit ~ fan connection cable) The power conversion unit to fan connection cable 10 is a cable that connects the power conversion unit 8 and the fans 2,2, and a two-core cable is used. Power necessary for the operation of the fans 2,2 is supplied from the power conversion unit 8 to the fans 2,2 through the power conversion unit to fan connection cable 10.

[0093] As shown in Figure 11, the power conversion unit to fan connection cable 10 has a power conversion unit to fan connection cable first connection terminal 101 at one end, which is a two-core terminal for connecting to the power conversion unit second connection terminal 82, and the other end is branched into two, with each end having a power conversion unit to fan connection cable second connection terminals 102, 102, which are two-core terminals for connecting to the fan connection terminals 215, 215, thus connecting the power conversion unit second connection terminal 82 of the power conversion unit 8 to the fan connection terminals 215, 215 of the fans 2, 2. Furthermore, the power conversion unit to fan connection cable 10 is not limited to a 2-core cable; any cable can be used as long as it can perform the above-mentioned functions. In this case, the second connection terminal 82 of the power conversion unit and the fan connection terminals 215, 215 must also be corresponding terminals.

[0094] {Effects of the embodiment} According to this embodiment, the control unit 4B can be made smaller and lighter, similar to the second embodiment. Furthermore, by forming the power supply unit and the power conversion circuit separately, it is possible to prevent the power supply unit from becoming complex in configuration and thus large and expensive. Furthermore, if the control unit 4B communicates wirelessly with the power conversion unit 8, it becomes unnecessary to connect the control unit 4B and the power conversion unit 8 with a cable, allowing each device to be freely positioned and preventing cables from interfering with the wearer.

[0095] [Differentiation] Modifications of the above embodiment will be described below.

[0096] {Example 1} In the first embodiment, the control unit and the part of the garment body to which the control unit is attached can also be configured as follows.

[0097] (Control Unit) As shown in Figure 12(a), the control unit 4C is composed of a main part 4Ca that is roughly rectangular in shape, and a terminal mounting part 4Cb that is formed in a roughly rectangular shape and connected to the lower part of the main part 4Ca, and is narrower in width compared to the main part 4Ca when viewed from the front. A first control unit connection terminal 43 is provided on the right side of the terminal mounting section 4Cb, and a second control unit connection terminal 44 is provided on the left side of the terminal mounting section 4Cb. The power supply unit to control unit connection cable 5 is connected to the right side of the terminal mounting section 4Cb, and the control unit to fan connection cable 6 is connected to the left side of the terminal mounting section 4Cb.

[0098] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 12(b), the tactile switch, which serves as the operating means 42A, is located on the front surface of the main unit 4Ca.

[0099] As shown in Figures 12(a) and 12(b), a clip 46 is provided on the front of the main part 4Ca, and as shown in Figures 13 and 14, the control unit 4C is fixed to the garment part 11A by using the clip to clamp the edge of the front opening 114A of the cover cloth 18 and the garment part 11A. In other words, in this modified example, the clip 46 functions as the control unit holding means in the present invention.

[0100] The portion of the clip 46 facing the tactile switch of the operating means 42A is convex to the rear, as shown in Figures 12(b) and 14, so as to be close to the tactile switch of the operating means 42A.

[0101] (Front opening) The front bodice opening 114A is formed in the front bodice of the garment portion 11A as a cut in the left-right direction, as shown in Figure 15, and is covered by the covering cloth 18.

[0102] (covering cloth) As shown in Figures 13 and 15, the covering cloth 18 is a sheet-like member formed in a roughly rectangular shape, extending longer than the front bodice opening 114A in the left-right direction, and as shown in Figure 15, it is sewn to the garment portion 11A near the edges in the left-right and downward directions, and slightly below the front bodice opening 114A.

[0103] (Procedure for creating the front bodice opening and cover fabric) The specific procedure for creating the front bodice opening 114A and the covering cloth 18 will be explained using the case where the width of the main part 4Ca of the control unit 4C in the left-right direction is 2 cm as an example. (1) Make a 3 cm cut in the left-right direction in the fabric portion 11A to form the front bodice opening 114A. (2) A cover cloth 18, which is a sheet-like material made of the same material as the garment fabric 11A and is roughly rectangular in shape with dimensions of 2 cm in the vertical direction and 4 cm in the horizontal direction, is placed to cover the front bodice opening 114A. (3) Sew the covering cloth 18 to the garment fabric 11A near the left and right edges and the lower edge, and slightly below the front bodice opening 114A.

[0104] (Installation procedure for the control unit) Next, the installation procedure for the control unit 4C will be explained. (1) Insert the control unit 4C from the upper end of the cover cloth 18, as if inserting a ballpoint pen with a clip into a chest pocket, so that it passes through the front opening 114A and the lower part reaches inside the garment body 1A. (2) The control unit 4C is fixed to the garment body 1A by clipping the cover cloth 18 and the garment fabric 11A with the clip 46. (3) From the inside of the garment body 1A, the power supply unit to control unit connection cable 5 is connected to the control unit first connection terminal 43, and the control unit to fan connection cable 6 is connected to the control unit second connection terminal 44.

[0105] (Effect of Modification 1) According to this modified example, even when the control unit 4C is attached to the garment body 1A, spaces are created on the left and right sides of the control unit 4C, as shown in Figure 16. Therefore, even without providing a wall on the rear side of the control unit as a means of securing space, the thickness of the control unit 4C in the front-to-back direction itself functions as a means of securing space, and an air exhaust section is formed between the left and right sides of the control unit 4C and the garment fabric 11A and the cover cloth 18, from which air can be exhausted.

[0106] Furthermore, in this modified example as well, as shown in Figure 16, the display means 41 is located on the upper side of the control unit 4C, so the wearer can check it simply by looking downwards. Furthermore, the portion of the clip 46 facing the tactile switch of the operating means 42A is convex to the rear, as shown in Figures 12(a) and 14, so as to be close to the tactile switch of the operating means 42A. Therefore, by pressing this portion of the clip 46 from the front, the operating means 42A can be operated via the cover cloth 18, improving operability. Furthermore, in a front view, as shown in Figure 13, only the cover cloth 18 and clip 46 are visible, resulting in an appearance similar to a suit's breast pocket with a narrower width in the left-right direction, which is aesthetically pleasing.

[0107] Although the above description uses a modified example of the first embodiment, the same configuration can also be used in the second or third embodiment.

[0108] {Other variations} (Control unit holding means) In any embodiment, the control unit holding means in the present invention is not limited to the control unit storage pocket 14, and any configuration can be adopted as long as it can detachably hold the control unit 4 to the front of the garment body 1. Specifically, for example, Embodiment 1 can be configured as follows.

[0109] As shown in Figure 17, a control unit 4D may be used, which has a clip 46A on the front side as a means for holding the control unit, and the rest of the control unit 4D is configured in the same way as the control unit 4. The control unit 4D may be fixed to the garment part 11A by using the clip 46A to clamp the edge of the front body opening 114A, which is formed as a left-right cut in the front body of the garment part 11A. In this case, the upper part of the control unit 4D is exposed to the outside through the front body opening 114A. In this case, the clip 46A can be any shape as long as it can fix the control unit 4D to the fabric portion 11A. For example, as shown in Figure 17, a clip formed in a substantially straight line in the vertical direction can be used. Furthermore, the opening in the front of the garment is not limited to cuts in the left-right direction; it can be formed into any shape as long as it allows the control unit 4D to pass through.

[0110] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 18, a retaining loop 19 may be provided as a control unit holding means, located directly below the front body opening 114A on the reverse side of the garment portion 11A. The retaining loop 19 is, for example, an annular member formed from a sheet-like material such that the length of its inner circumference is the same as, or slightly larger than, the length of the outer circumference of the control unit 4. By passing the control unit 4 through the retaining loop 19 from above, the control unit 4 can be fixed to the garment portion 11A with its upper part exposed to the outside through the front opening 114A. In this case as well, the opening in the front bodice is not limited to cuts in the left-right direction, but can be formed into any shape as long as it allows the control unit 4 to pass through. Alternatively, the control unit may be equipped with a clip as a means for holding the control unit, and the fabric portion 11A may also be equipped with a holding loop 19.

[0111] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 19, the control unit holding means may include a control unit storage pocket 14A provided directly below the front body opening 114A on the back of the garment portion 11A, with a rear side hole 141 on the rear side, so that the upper part of the control unit 4 stored in the control unit storage pocket 14A is exposed to the outside through the front body opening 114A, and each connecting cable is connected to the control unit 4 through the rear side hole 141. In this case as well, the opening in the front bodice is not limited to cuts in the left-right direction, but can be formed into any shape as long as it allows the control unit 4 to pass through.

[0112] Furthermore, it is also possible to configure the control unit to be held in the garment body at a position separate from the front opening. For example, a control unit equipped with a clip as a means for holding the control unit may be used, and the control unit may be fixed to a predetermined position such as the collar on the outer surface of the garment body using the clip. In this case, it is desirable that the control unit be connected to other devices wirelessly without using cables, so that the connecting cables do not get in the way. Alternatively, the control unit holder may be a pocket provided at any position on the back of the front of the garment, and the control unit may be housed therein. However, in this case, since the zipper of the opening / closing mechanism must be opened to check the display means, the display means cannot be checked when the air-conditioned garment is in use.

[0113] Although the above description uses a modified example of the first embodiment, the same configuration can also be used in the second or third embodiment.

[0114] (fan) To increase the airflow from inside the garment to the front opening, the mounting angle of the fan may be changed so that the air introduced into the garment by the fan is directed towards the front opening.

[0115] For example, as shown in Figures 1 and 7, if the fans are provided on both the left and right sides near the wearer's waist and the front opening is located near the opening / closing mechanism 12 near the wearer's chest, it is desirable to tilt the left fan diagonally upward to the left and fix it to the fabric, and tilt the right fan diagonally upward to the right and fix it to the fabric.

[0116] To mount the fan at an angle to the garment fabric, for example, as shown in Figure 15, the flange portion 214A is formed by inclining it at a predetermined angle from a direction perpendicular to the side surface of the cylindrical portion 213. Furthermore, the end of the mounting ring 22A that contacts the garment body 1 is formed by inclining it at an angle that matches the inclination angle of the flange portion 214A from a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the mounting ring 22A. In this case, the cylindrical portion 213 is passed diagonally through the opening in the fabric portion, and the cross-sectional shape of the portion of the cylindrical portion 213 that passes through the opening becomes elliptical. Therefore, the opening 111A of the fabric portion 11B and the hole 161A of the opening reinforcing member 16A also need to be formed in a matching elliptical shape.

[0117] Furthermore, if the fan is mounted at an angle to the garment, air will be discharged diagonally from the air outlet 212 of the fan body 21A, which may cause the fan 2A to rotate while the air-conditioned garment is in use. Therefore, it is desirable to provide a rotation prevention means (not shown). As a rotation prevention means, for example, the following three methods can be used, but other general methods can also be used.

[0118] (1) A protrusion or recess is formed at an appropriate location on the outer surface of the cylindrical part of the fan body in the portion passing through the hole of the opening hole reinforcing member, and a recess or protrusion that engages with it is formed on the inner circumference of the hole of the opening hole reinforcing member. (2) A protrusion or recess is formed at an appropriate location on the side of the flange portion of the fan body that comes into contact with the fabric portion or on the end of the mounting ring that comes into contact with the opening hole reinforcing member, and a recess or protrusion is formed on the opening hole reinforcing member that engages with it. (3) Connect a suitable spot on the back of the fabric near the fan to a suitable spot on the fan body or mounting ring using a connecting means such as a string.

[0119] (Display means) In any embodiment, the display on the display means 41 does not necessarily have to be displayed at all times; it may be displayed only for a short time by operating a switch. This helps to suppress the depletion of the power supply unit's battery.

[0120] (Connection cable) In the above description, we have explained the case in which each connecting cable is equipped with a connecting terminal at both ends and both ends are formed to be detachable. However, in any embodiment, one end of the cable may be directly connected to the fan, power supply unit, control unit, or power conversion unit.

[0121] (Removal prevention mechanism) In any embodiment, it is desirable to provide an anti-removal mechanism to prevent the control unit from being removed from the control unit storage pocket while the connecting cables are attached. This prevents the control unit from being removed with the cables still attached, thus preventing stress on the connecting cables and terminals.

[0122] (Fall prevention mechanism) In any embodiment, it is desirable that a fall prevention mechanism be provided to prevent the control unit from falling out of the control unit storage pocket 14 and through the front opening 114 into the garment body 1.

[0123] (warning means) In any embodiment, it is desirable that the control unit be equipped with warning means that emits a warning by sound, vibration, etc., when the battery level of the power supply unit becomes low or when an abnormality occurs in any of the components.

[0124] (Cable routing) In any embodiment, it is desirable to provide cable passages for holding each connecting cable inside the garment at one or more predetermined locations on the inside of the garment. This ensures that each connecting cable is stably held inside the garment.

[0125] (Biosensor) In any embodiment, a biosensor for measuring biological information is provided at a predetermined position on the garment body, and the control unit is provided with communication means for communicating with the biosensor, and the display means of the control unit may display information about the wearer's physical condition based on the information received from the biosensor. [Explanation of symbols]

[0126] 100, 100A, 100B, 100C air conditioning clothing 1. 1A Clothing body 114,114A Front bodice opening 14, 14A Control unit storage pocket (pocket, control unit holding means) 19. Holding loop (control unit holding means) 2. 2A fan (means of introducing air) 3, 3A power supply section 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D control section 41 Display means 42, 42A operating means 45. Means of securing space 46, 46A Clip (control unit holding means) 5. 5A Power supply unit to control unit connection cable (connection cable) 6. Control Unit ~ Fan Connection Cable (Connection Cable)

Claims

1. The garment itself, An air introduction means for introducing air into the interior of the garment body, A power supply unit that supplies power to the aforementioned air intake means, A control unit connected to the power supply unit by wired communication and which controls the power supplied to the air intake means, The control unit is detachably held in place by a control unit holding means on the front of the garment body, Equipped with, The garment body has a front opening formed in the front panel, The control unit includes a display means that is visible to the wearer while being held by the control unit holding means, The control unit holding means is detachably held to the front of the garment so as to cover the opening of the front garment, and is characterized in that the garment is air-conditioned.

2. The air-conditioned garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the display means is a plurality of lights provided on the upper surface of the control unit.

3. The air-conditioned garment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the control unit is equipped with an operating means that can be operated by the wearer while being held by the control unit holding means.

4. The air-conditioned garment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the control unit is attached to the garment body by penetrating the front opening, and an air passage connecting the inside and outside space of the garment body is formed between the control unit and the front opening.

5. The control unit, The power supply unit and the air intake means are connected by a connecting cable. The air-conditioned garment according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a power conversion means for converting the intensity of the power supplied to the air intake means.

6. The control unit, A battery level measuring means for measuring the remaining battery level of the power supply unit, The air-conditioned garment according to claim 5, further comprising a power intensity indicating means for indicating the power intensity to the power conversion means.

7. The aforementioned air intake means is a fan. The garment body has a front opening formed in the front panel, The air-conditioned garment according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the fan is attached to the garment body in a state inclined toward the opening of the front body.

8. Equipped with a biosensor that measures biological information, The air-conditioned garment according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the control unit is equipped with communication means for communicating with the biosensor and displays information about the wearer's physical condition based on the information received from the biosensor.

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