Air kit and functional clothing comprising same

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present application, functional clothing is provided. The functional clothing comprises a collar part of which at least a portion is formed to surround the neck of a wearer, and inside which is formed an air-receiving part. The collar part includes a first collar part and a second collar part contiguously formed above and below each other. The air-receiving part is formed across both the first collar part and the second collar part. In a state in which the air-receiving part is not injected with air, the first collar part is folded with the second collar part and disposed inside the clothing, and as air is injected into the air-receiving part, the first collar part can unfold from the second collar part so as to be exposed to the outside of the clothing as the first collar part and the second collar part expand in volume.

Description

Air kit and functional clothing including it

[0001] The present application relates to an air kit and functional clothing including the same.

[0002] Typically, cushions provide comfort by supporting parts of the body, such as the wearer's head. People often use these cushions to rest and / or sleep.

[0003] However, these conventional cushions, which are filled with fabric, have the disadvantage of being difficult to adjust to the wearer's body type and difficult to carry. Furthermore, in situations requiring prolonged sitting, such as on airplanes, trains, or automobiles, they cannot be secured to the wearer's body (especially the neck or head), limiting their use beyond serving as backrests.

[0004] To solve these problems, functional clothing is being developed that can create a cushioned feel by injecting and releasing air into certain areas of the clothing (particularly the collar).

[0005] However, since these conventional functional clothing only have an air cushion formed in the collar of the clothing, they can only support the wearer's neck area, and when the wearer sits on a chair, leans against the back of the chair, lies down on the floor, or sleeps, they cannot effectively prevent the head from tilting to the left and right, and the head may touch the back of the chair, the floor, etc., which interferes with rest and may actually cause pain. In addition, they have the disadvantage of not providing a cushioning feeling to the head area.

[0006] In addition, conventional functional clothing has a disadvantage in that when the air cushion formed in the collar area expands, it is difficult to change it to fit the wearer's body (especially the neck and head), so the air cushion may excessively press the wearer's body or may not adhere closely to the wearer's body and form an extra space, which may cause discomfort to the wearer.

[0007] The purpose of this application is to provide an air kit and functional clothing including the same to solve the above problems.

[0008] The technical problems of the present application are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present application, a functional garment is provided. The functional garment includes a collar portion formed to at least partially surround a wearer's neck and having an air receiving portion formed therein, the collar portion including a first collar portion and a second collar portion formed vertically and continuously, the air receiving portion being formed over the first collar portion and the second collar portion, and when air is not injected into the air receiving portion, the first collar portion is folded with the second collar portion and disposed inside the garment, but when air is injected into the air receiving portion, the volumes of the first collar portion and the second collar portion expand, and the first collar portion can be unfolded from the second collar portion so as to be exposed to the outside of the garment.

[0010] In addition, the collar portion includes an air kit including the air receiving portion on the inside, and the air kit is formed by joining the peripheries of the first and second fabric portions that are arranged to face each other, and the air kit can be connected to the fabric forming the collar portion.

[0011] In addition, a connecting portion is formed that protrudes outward from a region of the first fabric portion and extends in a horizontal direction, thereby dividing the air kit into upper and lower parts corresponding to the first collar portion and the second collar portion, and the connecting portion can be connected to the inner surface of the fabric forming the collar portion.

[0012] Additionally, the connecting portion may be formed by folding at least a portion of the first original portion outward, and joining at least a portion of the folding areas facing each other.

[0013] Additionally, the first collar portion can be folded around the connecting portion without air being injected into the air receiving portion.

[0014] In addition, a plurality of wrinkle inducing portions may be formed spaced apart from each other in the joint area of ​​the first and second original portions on the lower side of the air kit, and the wrinkle inducing portions may be formed by extending the joint area toward the air receiving portion in a predetermined shape.

[0015] Additionally, at least a portion of the air kit can be bent toward the inside of the garment around the wrinkle inducing portion while air is injected into the air receiving portion.

[0016] In addition, a polymer film coating layer is formed on at least one side of the first raw material portion and the second raw material portion, and the first raw material portion and the second raw material portion forming the air receiving portion by the polymer film coating layer may have air impermeability.

[0017] In addition, in order to fix the first collar portion in a folded state, each of the first collar portion and the second collar portion may be provided with a corresponding fixing portion.

[0018] Additionally, a folding guide may be formed on both sides of the collar portion to guide the folding motion of the first collar portion toward the inside of the garment when air is discharged again from the air receiving portion into which air has been injected.

[0019] In addition, the air receiving unit may further include an air injection device that is connected to the air receiving unit and injects air into the air receiving unit or discharges air from the air receiving unit to the outside.

[0020] Additionally, the garment may further include a pocket formed in one area thereof to accommodate at least a portion of the air injection device, and having an open area formed on one side thereof so that the air injection device can be withdrawn to the outside of the garment.

[0021] According to the present application, when no air is injected into the air receiving portion, the first collar portion is positioned on the inside of the clothing, and when air is injected into the air receiving portion, the first collar portion is naturally exposed to the outside of the clothing, thereby increasing the convenience of use.

[0022] In addition, according to the present application, the first collar portion and the second collar portion simultaneously support the wearer's neck and head while air is injected into the air receiving portion, thereby providing the wearer with a more comfortable feeling of use.

[0023] In addition, according to the present application, at least a portion of the collar portion can be bent to wrap around the wearer's body (neck and / or head) while air is injected into the air receiving portion, thereby supporting the wearer's body in multiple directions.

[0024] In addition, according to the present application, the collar portion (and / or air kit) can be inflated to a desired volume by the wearer controlling the amount of air injected into the air receiving portion.

[0025] Additionally, according to the present application, the first collar portion can be fixed in position in a folded state through fixing parts provided in the first collar portion and the second collar portion.

[0026] In addition, according to the present application, the air kit is formed as an integral part through the first and second fabric parts, and the inside is configured to inject and discharge air, so that the wearer can easily wash the functional clothing while removing air from the air receiving part.

[0027] The effects that can be obtained from the embodiments of the present application are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present application belongs from the description below.

[0028] To facilitate a more thorough understanding of the drawings cited in this application, a brief description of each drawing is provided.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a front view and a back view of a functional garment according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0030] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a collar portion of functional clothing according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0031] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining a collar portion of functional clothing according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Fig. 4 is a front view of an air kit of a functional garment according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Fig. 5 is an exploded perspective view of an air kit of a functional garment according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Fig. 6 is a front view of an air kit of a functional garment according to one embodiment of the present application with air injected into it.

[0035] FIG. 7 illustrates a rear view of a functional garment with air injected into an air kit according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0036] FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining an air injection device for functional clothing according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0037] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining the state of use of functional clothing according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers or symbols used in each drawing represent components or elements that perform substantially the same functions. For convenience, the directions of up, down, left, and right described below are based on the drawings, and the scope of the present application is not limited to these directions.

[0039] When explaining the technical concepts of this application, detailed descriptions of related known technologies will be omitted if they are deemed to unnecessarily obscure the gist of this application. Furthermore, numbers (e.g., "first," "second," etc.) used throughout the description of this application are merely identifiers used to distinguish one component from another.

[0040] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing embodiments and is not intended to limit and / or restrict the present application. The singular expression "a" includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. When a part is said to be connected to another part in this specification, this includes not only direct connections but also indirect connections with other components intervening. Furthermore, when a part is said to include a component, this does not exclude other components unless otherwise specifically stated, but rather includes other components as well.

[0041] Furthermore, the term "or" is intended to mean an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or." That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from context, "X employs A or B" is intended to mean either of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X employs A; X employs B; or X employs both A and B, "X employs A or B" can apply to any of these cases. Furthermore, the term "and / or" as used herein should be understood to refer to and include all possible combinations of one or more of the associated items listed.

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[0043] FIG. 1 is a front view and a back view of a functional garment according to an embodiment of the present application, FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a collar part of a functional garment according to an embodiment of the present application, FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining a collar part of a functional garment according to an embodiment of the present application, FIG. 4 is a front view of an air kit of a functional garment according to an embodiment of the present application, FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of an air kit of a functional garment according to an embodiment of the present application, FIG. 6 is a front view of an air kit of a functional garment according to an embodiment of the present application in a state where air is injected, FIG. 7 is a back view of an air kit of a functional garment according to an embodiment of the present application in a state where air is injected, and FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining an air injection device of a functional garment according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0044] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 8, functional clothing (1000) may include a collar portion (100), an air injection device (200), and a pocket portion (300).

[0045] The collar portion (100) corresponds to the neck collar of clothing. For example, the collar portion (100) is formed in a shape that can wrap around the neck of the wearer, and an air receiving portion (not shown in the drawing) may be formed inside. When air is injected into the air receiving portion, the collar portion (100) expands in volume to have a predetermined shape, thereby supporting at least a portion of the wearer's body (particularly, the neck and / or head). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may perform various roles, such as posture correction and shock absorption, according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0046] In an embodiment, the collar portion (100) may include a first collar portion (100-1) and a second collar portion (100-2) that are formed vertically and continuously. An air receiving portion may be formed across the first collar portion (100-1) and the second collar portion (100-2). Accordingly, as air is injected into the air receiving portion, the volumes of the first collar portion (100-1) and the second collar portion (100-2) expand, thereby supporting at least a portion of the wearer's body.

[0047] In an embodiment, when no air is injected into the air receiving portion, the first collar portion (100-1) may be folded with the second collar portion (100-2) and placed toward the inside of the garment. For example, with a portion extending horizontally from one region of the collar portion (100) as the center, the upper region may correspond to the first collar portion (100-1) and the lower region may correspond to the second collar portion (100-2). Therefore, when the first collar portion (100-1) is folded toward the inside of the garment when no air is injected into the air receiving portion, the first collar portion (100-1) may be folded with the second collar portion (100-2) and may not be exposed to the outside.

[0048] In an embodiment, as air is injected into the air receiving portion, the first collar portion (100-1) may be exposed to the outside of the garment. For example, when air is injected into the air receiving portion while the first collar portion (100-1) and the second collar portion (100-2) are folded (i.e., when no air is injected into the air receiving portion), the volumes of the first collar portion (100-1) and the second collar portion (100-2) may expand. Accordingly, the first collar portion (100-1) and the second collar portion (100-2) may repel each other, so that the first collar portion (100-1) may be spread out from the second collar portion (100-2) so as to be exposed to the outside of the garment, and the first collar portion (100-1) and the second collar portion (100-2) may support at least a part of the wearer's body.

[0049] In an embodiment, a folding guide portion (100-3) may be formed on both sides of the collar portion (100) to guide the folding motion of the first collar portion (100-1) toward the inside of the garment. For example, the folding guide portion (100-3) may be formed by joining at least a portion of both end portions of the first collar portion (100-1) and the second collar portion (100-2) to each other by sewing, gluing, or the like while the first collar portion (100-1) and the second collar portion (100-2) are folded so that they face each other. When air is injected into the air receiving portion, the remaining area of ​​the first collar portion (100-1), excluding the both end portions of the first collar portion (100-1) fixed by the folding guide portion (100-3), may unfold from the second collar portion (100-2) and be exposed to the outside of the garment. When air is discharged from the air receiving portion, the first collar portion (100-1) that was unfolded can be naturally folded toward the second collar portion (100-2) by the folding guide portion (100-3) and placed on the inside of the clothing.

[0050] The collar (100) may include a fixed part (110) and an air kit (120).

[0051] The fixing member (110) can fix the position of the first collar part (100-1) when the first collar part (100-1) and the second collar part (100-2) are folded. For example, the first collar part (100-1) and the second collar part (100-2) may each be provided with a corresponding fixing member (110). At this time, the fixing member (110) may be a magnet. Therefore, the first collar part (100-1) may be fixed to the second collar part (100-2) by magnetic force when the first collar part (100-1) and the second collar part (100-2) are folded. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various fixing members, such as buttons, Velcro, and snap buttons, may be applied instead of magnets according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0052] The air kit (120) is connected to the collar portion (100) and can expand the volume of the collar portion (100) as air is injected into the inside, or reduce the volume of the collar portion (100) as air is discharged from the inside.

[0053] The air kit (120) may include an air receiving portion on the inside. For example, the air kit (120) may be integrally formed by joining the perimeters of the first end portion (121) and the second end portion (122), which are arranged to face each other. Accordingly, a joining area (123) is formed along the perimeters of the first end portion (121) and the second end portion (122), and an air receiving portion may be formed inside the joining area (123). At this time, heat fusion may be used as the joining method, but is not limited thereto, and any known joining method may be used.

[0054] In an embodiment, an air-impermeable coating layer may be formed on at least one surface of the first end portion (121) and the second end portion (122). For example, a polymer film coating layer may be formed on each of the facing surfaces of the first end portion (121) and the second end portion (122), and the bonding region (123) may be formed by heat-sealing one area of ​​the first end portion (121) and the second end portion (122) to each other. That is, when an area where the perimeters of the first end portion (121) and the second end portion (122) are in contact is heated and pressurized, the polymer coating layer may melt, causing the perimeters of the first end portion (121) and the second end portion (122) to be mutually bonded, thereby forming an air-accommodating region on the inside. However, it is not limited to this, and various methods may be applied, such as forming another air-impermeable coating layer on the inner and / or outer surfaces of the first fabric portion (121) and the second fabric portion (122), or adding another fabric.

[0055] In an embodiment, the first fabric portion (121) and the second fabric portion (122) may be formed of various materials that can be elastic. For example, the first fabric portion (121) and the second fabric portion (122) may be formed of a material that has elasticity, such as synthetic resin, natural fiber, rubber, or leather.

[0056] The air kit (120) may be formed with a connecting portion (124) for connection with the collar portion (100). At this time, the connecting portion (124) may be formed to protrude outward from a region of the first fabric portion (121) and extend in a horizontal direction. For example, the connecting portion (124) may be formed by folding at least a portion of the first fabric outward and joining at least a portion of the folding regions that face each other. By connecting this connecting portion (124) to the inner surface of the fabric forming the collar portion (100), the air kit (120) may be placed on the inner side of the collar portion (100).

[0057] In addition, the air kit (120) can be partitioned vertically to correspond to the first collar portion (100-1) and the second collar portion (100-2) by the connecting portion (124). That is, the upper portion of the air kit (120) can be positioned on the inside of the first collar portion (100-1) with the connecting portion (124) as the center, and the lower portion of the air kit (120) can be positioned on the inside of the second collar portion (100-2). Accordingly, the first collar portion (100-1) can be folded with the second collar portion (100-2) with the connecting portion (124) as the center in a state where no air is injected into the interior of the air kit (120) (i.e., the air receiving portion). And, as air is injected into the interior of the air kit (120), the volume of the air kit (120) expands, and the volumes of the first collar part (100-1) and the second collar part (100-2) expand together, so that the first collar part (100-1) can be spread out from the second collar part (100-2) with the connection part (124) as the center.

[0058] In an embodiment, a plurality of wrinkle-inducing portions (125) may be formed spaced apart from each other in the joint area (123) of the first end portion (121) and the second end portion (122) on the lower side of the air kit (120). For example, the wrinkle-inducing portions (125) may be formed by the joint area (123) extending toward the air receiving portion in a predetermined shape. When air is injected into the air receiving portion, the volume of the area where the wrinkle-inducing portions (125) are formed is reduced compared to the volume of the surrounding area, so that at least a portion of the air kit (120) may be bent inward around the wrinkle-inducing portions (125). Accordingly, at least a portion of the first collar portion (100-1) and the second collar portion (100-2) may be bent together with the air kit (120) to wrap and support a body part (neck, head, etc.) of the wearer.

[0059] The air injection device (200) can be connected to the air receiving portion to inject air into the air receiving portion or discharge air from the air receiving portion to the outside. For the connection of the air injection device (200), the air kit (120) may be provided with a connecting portion (126) that is connected to communicate with the hose (H). For example, the connecting portion (126) may be connected to one side of the air kit (120), and one end of the hose (H) of the air injection device (200) may be connected to the connecting portion (126), thereby allowing the air receiving portion and the hose (H) to communicate. At this time, the other end of the hose (H) may be connected to the air injection device (200), thereby allowing the air receiving portion and the air injection device (200) to communicate.

[0060] In an embodiment, the connecting portion (126) may be formed integrally with the air kit (120) during the process of forming the air kit (120). For example, the connecting portion (126) may be positioned in an area between the first end portion (121) and the second end portion (122) of the air kit (120), and may be joined together with the joining area (123) during the process of joining the first end portion (121) and the second end portion (122), such that at least a portion of the connecting portion (126) may be formed integrally with the air kit (120) while being inserted into the interior of the air kit (120) (i.e., the air receiving portion).

[0061] In an embodiment, the air injection device (200) may be switched between an open state in which air can be injected and discharged and a closed state in which air cannot be injected and discharged by the wearer's manipulation. The wearer may place the air injection device (200) in the open state and directly inject air into the air receiving portion through the air injection device (200), or may connect a pump or the like to the air injection device (200) to inject air into the air receiving portion, and then switch the air injection device (200) to the closed state, thereby preventing air from leaking out of the air receiving portion. Conversely, the wearer may place the air injection device (200) in the open state while air is injected into the air receiving portion and pressurize the air kit (120) (or the collar portion (100)) to discharge air from the air receiving portion to the outside through the air injection device (200).

[0062] The pocket (300) is formed in one area of ​​the functional garment (1000) to accommodate at least a portion of the air injection device (200), and an open area is formed on one side so that the air injection device (200) can be withdrawn to the outside of the functional garment (1000). For example, the pocket (300) having an accommodation space on the inside can be formed by joining at least a portion of the circumference of a separate fabric added to one side of the functional garment (1000), or by joining at least a portion of the lining and the outer fabric of the functional garment (1000). At this time, by forming an open area on one side of the pocket (300), the air injection device (200) can be withdrawn to the outside and used through the open area. In addition, when the air injection device (200) is not in use, the air injection device (200) can be stored and carried inside the pocket (300). In the drawing, the open area of ​​the pocket portion (300) is shown as being formed on the outside of the functional clothing (1000), but this is not limited to the case, and the open area of ​​the pocket portion (300) may be formed on the inside of the functional clothing (1000).

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[0064] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining the state of use of functional clothing according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0065] Specifically, (a) of FIG. 9 shows a state before injecting air into the air receiving portion of the collar portion (100), and (b) of FIG. 9 shows a state after injecting air into the air receiving portion of the collar portion (100).

[0066] When air is not injected into the air receiving portion of the collar portion (100) (or air is discharged), the first collar portion (100-1) may be folded with the second collar portion (100-2). When air is to be injected into the air receiving portion in the collar portion (100), the air injection device (200) stored inside the pocket portion (300) may be pulled out. Then, air may be injected into the collar portion (100) through the pulled-out air injection device (200). As air is injected into the collar portion (100), the volumes of the first collar portion (100-1) and the second collar portion (100-2) expand, and the first collar portion (100-1) may be spread out from the second collar portion (100-2) and exposed to the outside of the clothing. The inflated first collar portion (100-1) and second collar portion (100-2) can be bent to wrap around the wearer's neck and / or head, thereby supporting the wearer's neck and / or head.

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[0068] As described above, embodiments have been disclosed in the drawings and specifications. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible. Therefore, the substantial scope of this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. As functional clothing, At least a portion of the collar portion is formed to surround the wearer's neck and has an air-receiving portion formed therein, The above collar portion includes a first collar portion and a second collar portion that are formed continuously vertically, and the air receiving portion is formed across the first collar portion and the second collar portion. In a state where no air is injected into the air receiving portion, the first collar portion is folded with the second collar portion and placed on the inside of the garment, A functional garment, wherein as air is injected into the air receiving portion, the volumes of the first collar portion and the second collar portion expand, and the first collar portion unfolds from the second collar portion so as to be exposed to the outside of the garment.

2. In paragraph 1, The above collar portion includes an air kit including the air receiving portion on the inside, The above air kit is formed by joining the perimeters of the first and second fabrics so as to face each other, thereby forming the air receiving portion inside. A functional garment wherein the above air kit is connected to the fabric forming the above collar portion.

3. In paragraph 2, A connecting portion is formed that protrudes outward from a region of the first original portion and extends in a horizontal direction, thereby dividing the air kit into upper and lower portions to correspond to the first collar portion and the second collar portion, A functional garment wherein the above connecting portion is connected to the inner surface of the fabric forming the above collar portion.

4. In paragraph 3, A functional garment, wherein the connecting portion is formed by folding at least a portion of the first original portion outward, and joining at least a portion of the folding areas facing each other.

5. In paragraph 3, A functional garment in which the first collar portion is folded around the connecting portion while no air is injected into the air receiving portion.

6. In paragraph 2, A functional garment, wherein a plurality of wrinkle-inducing portions are formed spaced apart from each other in the joint area of ​​the first and second fabric portions on the lower side of the air kit, wherein the wrinkle-inducing portions are formed by extending the joint area toward the air receiving portion in a predetermined shape.

7. In paragraph 6, A functional garment, wherein at least a portion of the air kit is bent toward the inside of the garment with the wrinkle inducing portion as the center while air is injected into the air receiving portion.

8. In paragraph 2, A polymer film coating layer is formed on at least one side of the first and second fabric portions, A functional garment, wherein the first fabric portion and the second fabric portion forming the air receiving portion by the polymer film coating layer have air impermeability.

9. In paragraph 1, A functional garment, wherein each of the first collar portion and the second collar portion is provided with a corresponding fixing portion so as to fix the first collar portion in a folded state.

10. In paragraph 1, A functional garment, wherein a folding guide portion is formed on both sides of the collar portion to guide the folding motion of the first collar portion toward the inside of the garment when air is discharged again from the air receiving portion into which air has been injected.

11. In paragraph 1, A functional garment further comprising an air injection device connected to the air receiving portion to inject air into the air receiving portion or discharge air from the air receiving portion to the outside.

12. In paragraph 11, A functional garment further comprising a pocket formed in one area of ​​the garment to accommodate at least a portion of the air injection device, and having an open area formed on one side to enable the air injection device to be withdrawn to the outside of the garment.

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