One-piece headwear article
By using a one-piece hat design with an injection-molded elastic support layer and a three-layer fabric structure, the discomfort caused by plastic sheets is solved, improving the hat's comfort and breathability, and achieving good support and durability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/CN2024/091310
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-04-25
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-07
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing hats with brims have plastic sheets added inside the brim, which makes them uncomfortable to wear. The production process is complicated and costly, and they are not resistant to deformation.
The hat features a one-piece construction with an injection-molded elastic support layer at the connection between the crown and brim. This layer has a three-dimensional shape and extends inside the crown. Combined with a three-layer fabric structure and edging, it increases breathability and comfort.
It achieves better wearing comfort and support shaping performance, reduces weight and the risk of deformation, and improves the breathability and durability of the hat.
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Abstract
Description
A type of one-piece hat Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of hat technology and relates to a one-piece hat item. Background Technology
[0002] Hats are common clothing accessories in daily life. Hats with brims have a brim that extends outwards from the front of the crown. They can provide some sun protection and heat insulation in summer and some warmth in winter, making them popular with consumers.
[0003] Common hats with brims often have a plastic sheet inside the brim to hold it in place. However, the edge of the plastic sheet can press against the user's forehead, affecting wearing comfort. The brim and crown are connected by sewing or gluing, which involves a long production process, high cost, and unsatisfactory resistance to deformation.
[0004] Summary of the Invention
[0005] This application aims to provide a one-piece hat item, in which the entire hat product adopts a one-piece structure, increasing wearing comfort.
[0006] This application is achieved through the following technical solution.
[0007] The technical solution of this application is to provide a one-piece hat item, including a crown for covering part of the head and a cap flap disposed at the edge of the crown. Both the crown and the cap flap are provided with an outer fabric layer, a middle layer and an inner fabric layer from the outside to the inside. The cap flap is further provided with an elastic support layer with a three-dimensional shape made of plastic material injection molding between the middle layer and the inner fabric layer. The elastic support layer has an extended support area on the side near the crown, and the extended support area extends into the crown.
[0008] The technical advantages of this solution are: the elastic support layer made by injection molding is soft and flexible, easy to bend and store, has good support and shape retention performance, good resilience, and is not easily deformed; a small area extends into the crown at the connection between the crown and the brim, creating a rounded transition angle in the area that fits the forehead, so that the plastic sheet does not press on the forehead when the hat is worn, thus achieving better support and shaping performance.
[0009] In a specific embodiment of this technical solution, the elastic support layer is a thin sheet structure, and the elastic support layer has multiple through holes arranged in a regular pattern and penetrating its upper and lower surfaces. The through holes increase the breathability of the cap and also reduce the weight of the cap.
[0010] In one specific embodiment of this technical solution, the elastic support layer is aligned with the edges of the outer fabric layer, the middle layer, and the inner fabric layer on the side edge where the extended support area is not provided.
[0011] In one specific embodiment of this technical solution, the outer fabric layer is one or more combinations of sandwich fabric layer, fleece fabric layer, elastic fabric layer and flat knitted fabric layer; or, the inner fabric layer is one or more combinations of sandwich fabric layer, fleece fabric layer, elastic fabric layer and flat knitted fabric layer.
[0012] In one specific embodiment of this technical solution, the intermediate layer is disposed in all or part of the area of the crown and the cap flap, and the intermediate layer is a sponge layer or a three-dimensional fabric layer woven from yarn and hot melt yarn.
[0013] In one specific embodiment of this technical solution, the side edges of the crown and the cap are further provided with a binding structure, the binding structure including a binding fabric strip, the binding fabric strip being used to fit and wrap the side edges.
[0014] In one specific embodiment of this technical solution, one side of the binding tape is sewn or pasted to the outer surface of the side edge, and the other side is pasted inward to the inner surface of the side edge to wrap the side edge.
[0015] In one specific embodiment of this technical solution, a soft padding layer is also provided at the forehead position of the crown, and the soft padding layer is located between the elastic support layer and the inner fabric layer.
[0016] In one specific embodiment of this technical solution, a sweat-absorbing band is also provided at the forehead position of the cap, and the sweat-absorbing band is attached to the surface of the inner fabric layer.
[0017] In one specific embodiment of this technical solution, the outer fabric layer, the middle layer, and the inner fabric layer are all made of a single piece of fabric, and are bonded together with the elastic support layer by hot-melt adhesive to form a single-piece structure.
[0018] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description
[0019] The above and other objects, features and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the more detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments thereof.
[0020] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the front of a one-piece hat shown in one embodiment of this application.
[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the side structure of a one-piece hat shown in one embodiment of this application.
[0022] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a one-piece hat shown in one embodiment of this application.
[0023] Figure 4 is an enlarged view of part A in the section view of the one-piece hat shown in Figure 3.
[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the elastic support layer shown in one embodiment of this application.
[0025] Reference numerals: 11-Cap crown; 111 ventilation hole; 12-Cap flap; 13-Outer fabric layer; 14-Middle layer; 15-Inner fabric layer; 16-Elastic support layer; 161-Extended support area; 162-Through hole; 17-Bound fabric strip; 18-Padded layer; 19-Sweat-absorbing band. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of some embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028] This embodiment is a one-piece hat, including a crown 11 for covering part of the head and a cap veil 12 disposed on the edge of the crown 11. Both the crown 11 and the cap veil 12 are provided with an outer fabric layer 13, a middle layer 14 and an inner fabric layer 15 from the outside to the inside. The cap veil 12 is also provided with an elastic support layer 16 made of plastic material injection molding with a three-dimensional shape between the middle layer 14 and the inner fabric layer 15. The elastic support layer 16 is provided with an extension support area 161 on the side near the crown 11. The extension support area 161 extends into the crown 11.
[0029] Thus, the elastic support layer 16, made by injection molding, is soft and flexible, easy to bend and store, has good support and shape retention performance, good resilience, and is not easily deformed; a small area extends into the crown 11 at the connection with the brim, achieving a rounded transition angle in the area that fits the forehead. When the hat is worn on the head, the extended support area 161 fits the forehead, avoiding the pressure of the plastic sheet on the forehead and achieving better support and shaping performance.
[0030] A 3D-shaped injection-molded part is set inside the brim as an elastic support layer 16, which is easy to shape and achieve material composite and curvature in appearance. The material can be thermoplastic elastomer or plastic material, which has good elasticity and can elastically return to its original shape after deformation.
[0031] In this embodiment, the elastic support layer 16 is a thin sheet structure with multiple through holes 162 arranged regularly and penetrating its upper and lower surfaces. The through holes 162 increase the breathability of the cap 12 and reduce its weight. The elastic support layer 16 can have an uneven thickness, with a thicker thickness at the corners extending to the crown 11 and a thinner thickness at the edges, which improves its three-dimensionality and support.
[0032] In this embodiment, the elastic support layer 16 is aligned with the edges of the outer fabric layer 13, the middle layer 14 and the inner fabric layer 15 on the side edge where the extended support area 161 is not provided.
[0033] In this embodiment, the outer fabric layer 13 is a composite fabric composed of one or more combinations of sandwich fabric, fleece fabric, elastic fabric, and flat knitted fabric. The inner fabric layer 15 is a composite fabric composed of one or more combinations of sandwich fabric, fleece fabric, elastic fabric, and flat knitted fabric. The middle layer 14 is provided in all or part of the area of the crown 11 and the cap veil 12. The middle layer 14 is a sponge layer or a three-dimensional fabric layer woven from yarn and hot melt yarn. The middle layer 12 can be one or more layers.
[0034] In this embodiment, the side edges of the crown 11 and the cap 12 are further provided with a binding structure, which includes a binding fabric strip 17 for fitting and wrapping the side edges. Exemplarily, one side of the binding fabric strip 17 is sewn or pasted to the outer surface of the side edge, and the other side is pasted inwards to the inner surface of the side edge to wrap the side edge. When the binding structure is on the cap 12, the outer surface refers to the upper surface of the cap 12, and the inner surface refers to the lower surface of the cap 12.
[0035] The surface of the binding tape 17 contains adhesive materials such as glue or film. One side is first sewn or glued to the outer surface, and then it is moved inward to be glued to the inner surface, wrapping the side edge. By moving inward to glue the edge, the sewing lines are not visible on the surface, avoiding the exposure of sponge, cloth or other materials at the edge, as well as problems such as frayed edges or damage during washing or daily use.
[0036] In this embodiment, a soft padding layer 18 is also provided at the forehead position of the cap 11. The soft padding layer 18 is located between the elastic support layer 16 and the inner fabric layer 15. The soft padding layer 18 thickens the hat near the forehead, thus providing a padded function. This makes it suitable for long-term wear without causing pressure on the forehead and preventing red marks or blemishes.
[0037] In this embodiment, a sweat-absorbing band 19 is also provided at the forehead position of the cap crown 11. The top of the cap crown 11 has ventilation holes 111, and the sweat-absorbing band 19 is attached to the surface of the inner fabric layer 15. The sweat-absorbing band is attached to the forehead position of the cap using dot-adhesive bonding technology to achieve the function of absorbing moisture and keeping dry.
[0038] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A one-piece hat-like item, characterized in that, It includes a crown for covering part of the head and a cap flap at the edge of the crown, wherein both the crown and the cap flap have an outer fabric layer, a middle fabric layer and an inner fabric layer from the outside to the inside; The cap also has an elastic support layer with a three-dimensional shape made of plastic injection molding between the middle layer and the inner fabric layer. The elastic support layer has an extended support area on the side near the crown, and the extended support area extends into the crown.
2. The one-piece hat-like item according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic support layer is a thin sheet structure, and the elastic support layer has multiple through holes arranged in a regular pattern that penetrate its upper and lower surfaces.
3. The one-piece hat-like item according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic support layer is aligned with the edges of the outer fabric layer, the middle layer, and the inner fabric layer on the side edge where the extended support area is not provided.
4. The one-piece hat-like article according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer fabric layer is one or more of a sandwich fabric layer, a fleece fabric layer, an elastic fabric layer, and a flat knit fabric layer; or, the inner fabric layer is one or more of a sandwich fabric layer, a fleece fabric layer, an elastic fabric layer, and a flat knit fabric layer.
5. The one-piece hat-like item according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intermediate layer is provided in all or part of the area of the crown and the cap flap, and the intermediate layer is a sponge layer or a three-dimensional fabric layer woven from yarn and hot melt yarn.
6. The one-piece hat-like item according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crown and the cap are also provided with a binding structure on the side edges, the binding structure including binding fabric tape, the binding fabric tape being used to fit and wrap the side edges.
7. The one-piece hat-like article according to claim 6, characterized in that, One side of the binding tape is sewn or pasted to the outer surface of the side edge, and the other side is pasted inward to the inner surface of the side edge to wrap the side edge.
8. The one-piece hat-like article according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crown also has a padded layer at the forehead, which is located between the elastic support layer and the inner fabric layer.
9. The one-piece hat-like article according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hat also has a sweat-absorbing band at the forehead, which is attached to the surface of the inner fabric layer.
10. The one-piece hat-like article according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer fabric layer, the middle layer, and the inner fabric layer are all made of one piece of fabric, and are bonded together with the elastic support layer by hot-melt adhesive to form a one-piece structure.
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