Sunshade

Abstract

To provide a fabric sunshade that offers comfortable wear, allows for hands-free use, and eliminates the need to worry about wind flapping or disturbing others. [Solution] The sunshade is made of a tubular piece of fabric that can be worn from the head to the shoulders. A linear shape-retaining material is placed in front of the face to form a visor, and a hair clip is provided near the top of the head to prevent it from shifting or scattering due to wind or movement. Furthermore, a pair of strings are provided at a predetermined interval along the edge of the opening on the face side of the fabric, and by tying these strings at the back of the wearer's head, the lower part of the face can be covered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a covering for sunshade used for ultraviolet protection and solar heat protection. In particular, it relates to a cloth body having a cylindrical structure similar to the hood of clothing, covering from the head to the shoulders, and capable of covering the lower part of the face according to the situation.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as countermeasures against sunlight, mainly hats, umbrellas, and neck gaiters have been used.

[0003] A hat is effective in shielding the head. However, even if it has a large brim, it is difficult to form sufficient shade on the side of the face, the lower part of the face, and the back of the neck depending on the angle of sunlight.

[0004] In addition, a hat has a structure that tightens and fixes the head circumference. While this can prevent displacement and scattering due to wind and movement, it has problems such as the collapse of the hairstyle due to tightening, poor breathability, and a sense of pressure and discomfort caused by long-term wearing.

[0005] On the other hand, a neck gaiter mainly covers the lower part of the face and the neck. To shield the forehead and the side of the face, it is necessary to use it in combination with other items such as a hat. However, using multiple items not only increases the trouble of putting on and taking off, but also becomes a factor that promotes discomfort such as stuffiness and sweating in a high-temperature environment.

[0006] Also, an umbrella can cover the entire head, but at least one hand is blocked while holding it, and it is easily swayed by the wind. Furthermore, in a crowded place, problems such as contact with others and blocking the view of the surroundings are likely to occur.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] The present invention aims to provide a sun protection garment that overcomes the problems of conventional hats, neck gaiters, and parasols, and that can integrally shield a wide area from the head to the neck, including the sides and back of the face, and also has a wearing pattern that can shield the lower part of the face depending on the situation, is comfortable to wear, can be used with both hands free, and does not require concern about being blown over by the wind or consideration for the surroundings. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In a sunshade covering made of a tubular piece of fabric that can cover the head and shoulders, the fabric has a linear shape-retaining material positioned at a location corresponding to a line connecting the top of the wearer's head and the center of their forehead. This causes the fabric to protrude forward of the face when worn, forming a visor and effectively creating shade on the upper and sides of the face. Hair clips are positioned near the top of the wearer's head to prevent the fabric from shifting or scattering due to wind or exercise. Furthermore, the present invention provides a sunshade covering characterized in that a pair of strings are provided at a predetermined interval from the edge of the opening of the fabric body corresponding to the wearer's face, and by tying these strings together at the back of the head, the lower part of the face can be covered. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, a wide area from the head to the neck can be shielded.

[0010] Moreover, because it is simply a tubular piece of fabric that is lightly placed over the head, it does not constrict, is highly breathable, does not cause stuffiness or mess up hairstyles, and can be worn comfortably for long periods of time.

[0011] Furthermore, a shape-retaining material positioned between the top of the wearer's head and the center of their forehead creates a protrusion at the front of the fabric, which acts as a visor, allowing for sufficient shade to be provided over the upper part of the face.

[0012] Furthermore, the attached hair clips allow the fabric to be efficiently secured to the head. This prevents shifting or scattering due to wind or exercise without constricting the head circumference like a hat.

[0013] Furthermore, a pair of strings are provided at a predetermined interval along the edge of the opening on the face side of the fabric. By covering the lower part of the wearer's face with the fabric located between the two strings, and then wrapping each string around to the back of the wearer's head and fastening it, it is possible to stably maintain a state where the lower part of the face is shielded. Thus, according to the present invention, the wearing style can be flexibly switched depending on the situation, the amount of ultraviolet light, etc., thereby improving the comfort and convenience of the user.

[0014] In addition, the covering device of the present invention can be used without occupying both hands, is less affected by wind, and is also easy to carry and store due to its flat design. Therefore, it is more convenient than a parasol, and because it does not take up much space, it can be used in crowded places without having to consider others or the surroundings, which is another advantage over a parasol. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] Figure 1 shows the state of wearing the covering device in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 shows the state of wearing the covering device in the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 shows a simplified configuration of the covering device according to the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0018] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The configurations of the following embodiments are illustrative, and the present invention is not limited to the configurations of these embodiments.

[0019] The configuration of the covering according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 3.

[0020] In this specification, the top of the wearer's head on the cloth body (10) is defined as "up", and the jaw side is defined as "down".

[0021] The cloth body (10) according to the present invention is formed in a tubular shape by sewing a pair of opposite sides of a rectangular fabric.

[0022] Of the openings at both ends of the cloth body (10), one is the shoulder-side opening (6), and the other is the face-side opening (1).

[0023] A pair of strings, a right string (a) and a left string (b), are provided at a predetermined interval on the edge of the face-side opening (1).

[0024] On the cloth body (10), a linear shape-retaining member (2) is provided from the uppermost part of the edge of the face-side opening (1) to the position corresponding to the wearer's head top.

[0025] A hair clip (5) is attached at a position corresponding to the vicinity of the wearer's head top.

[0026] The first embodiment is a wearing method that can block sunlight without covering the face.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 1, the wearer covers the cloth body (10) through the head from the shoulder-side opening (6) so that the edge of the face-side opening (1) protrudes about 5 cm forward from the wearer's forehead. Then, the wearer puts on the cloth body (10) by sandwiching the hair clip (5) provided on the cloth body (10) into the hair on the wearer's head top. At this time, the cloth body (10) assumes a substantially elbow-like shape, the edge of the face-side opening (1) hangs down in a substantially vertical direction, and the edge of the shoulder-side opening (6) is arranged in a substantially horizontal direction along the wearer's shoulder.

[0028] At this time, the wearer's head, the side part of the face, the back of the head, and the back of the neck are shielded by the cloth body (10).

[0029] Furthermore, the linear shape-retaining material (2) placed on the fabric body (10) causes the upper part of the face-side opening (1) to protrude almost horizontally, forming a canopy. This canopy provides effective shade over the upper part of the face.

[0030] Furthermore, the fabric (10) can be secured to the wearer's head by clipping it to the wearer's hair with the hair clip (5), preventing the fabric (10) from coming off the wearer's head due to wind or movement. This creates a structure that is less prone to shifting or scattering.

[0031] Furthermore, the fit can be adjusted by tying the right strap (a) and the left strap (b) under the chin.

[0032] Additionally, a slider (4) may be provided to bundle the right string (a) and the left string (b), allowing for easier adjustment of the fit by operating the slider (4).

[0033] Next, as a second embodiment, the following describes a method of wearing the garment that, in addition to the covering portion according to the first embodiment, also shields the lower part of the face from sunlight.

[0034] As shown in Figure 2, the wearer puts on the fabric (10) according to the present invention in the state of the first embodiment, and from that state, pull the right string (a) to the right and the left string (b) to the left to tension the lower edge (3) of the face-side opening horizontally. In that state, the lower edge (3) of the face-side opening is positioned above the wearer's nose, that is, below the eyes. Then, by wrapping the right string (a) from the right side and the left string (b) from the left side around the wearer's head and fastening them at the back of the head, the wearer's head and the sides of the face, the back of the head, the back of the neck, and the lower part of the face can be fixed in a state where they are shielded by the fabric (10).

[0035] In this case, a slider (4) that bundles the right string (a) and the left string (b) may be provided, and the wearer can adjust the fastening position more easily and quickly optimize the fit by operating this slider (4). [Industrial applicability]

[0036] Unlike conventional hats, neck gaiters, and parasols, the covering device of this embodiment, configured in this way, combines practical features such as wide-area shielding performance, lightweight comfort, and environmental adaptability that allows it to be worn in a variety of situations. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0037] 1. Opening on the face side 2 Shape retaining material 3. Lower edge of the facial opening 4 Sliders 5 Hair clips 6 Shoulder opening 10 Fabric a Right string b Left string

Claims

[Claim 1] A sunshade covering made of a tubular piece of fabric that can cover the head and shoulders, The aforementioned fabric has linear shape-retaining material at a position corresponding to the line connecting the top of the wearer's head and the center of their forehead. A hair clip is positioned near the top of the wearer's head to secure the fabric to the head while maintaining the forward-protruding state caused by the shape-retaining material. Furthermore, a pair of right and left strings are provided at a predetermined interval from the edge of the opening of the fabric body corresponding to the wearer's face, at a position corresponding to the lower edge of the opening, and the lower part of the face can be fixed in place by fastening the pair of strings at the back of the head.

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