CN109068761B

CN109068761B - Support type men's trousers

Info

Publication number: CN109068761B
Application number: CN201780011866.4A
Authority: CN
Inventors: G·韦伯-恩格
Original assignee: Edelweiss Basics GmbH and Co KG
Current assignee: Edelweiss Basics GmbH and Co KG
Priority date: 2016-02-18
Filing date: 2017-02-17
Publication date: 2020-10-30
Anticipated expiration: 2037-02-17
Also published as: WO2017140833A1; EP3416508B1; CN109068761A; US20200297040A1; EP3416508A1

Abstract

Men's trousers having a belt-like support element (4) and a front support (5), wherein the front support (5) is arranged centrally on a front side (2) of the trousers (1) and extends from a crotch area (6) towards a waistband (7) of the trousers (1), and wherein the belt-like support element (4) extends from a rear side (3) of the trousers (1) over sides (8a, 8b) of the trousers (1) towards the front support (5), and wherein the belt-like support element (4) comprises a lower edge (4b), wherein at the front side (2) of the trousers (1) the lower edge (4b) of the belt-like support element (4) runs from the front support (5) along a curved path through the right and left sides of the wearer's thigh, and wherein the trousers (1) comprise trouser legs (10a, 10b), wherein both trouser legs (10a, 10b) extend from the lower edge (4b) of the belt-like support element (4), and two legs (10a, 10b) are fixed to the lower edge (4b) of the strip-like support element (4).

Description

Support type men's trousers

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a pair of supporting men's trousers, in particular underpants or swimming trunks with a band-like supporting element and a front support.

Background

Often, a particular functional garment or functional undergarment will wear during exercise or exercise. Depending on the type of sport being exercised or the purpose of the application, functional undergarments need to exhibit characteristic features. Thus, the functional undergarment may be, for example, windproof, waterproof, thermally insulating, breathable, elastic and/or supportive.

For example, a known lady sport bra supports the chest and reduces movement of the chest, thus protecting tissues from hyperextension.

Similarly, for example, men's sports underpants or sports pants are known which fit snugly when exercising, but also ensure freedom of movement and do not interfere. Due to these features, they are particularly suitable for athletic activities that are strenuous in motion, such as running, cycling, or hiking.

Known sport or swimming pants suffer from a fundamental drawback in that the genitals worn by the men are not adequately supported and protected. Especially by strenuous sports activities, the genitals rub against the inside of the thighs and/or the inside of the underpants when moving, which may lead to painful chafing.

Particularly in the case of sports such as baseball, a jumping component is additionally added in addition to running, and thus a unique support of genitals is required. Even in the case of men's swimming trunks, known from the prior art, which are cut wider for fashionable reasons, the inner web is always insufficiently protected against rubbing and chafing.

Another drawback with known men's pants is that the pants usually slide and slide down towards the legs when moving, so that it is necessary to straighten the pants to fit several times. Moreover, known men's pants may slide down towards the legs due to gravity alone.

Other disadvantages of the men's pants known from the prior art will arise for persons with obese stature and especially persons suffering from overweight and obesity. Such a size or a larger waist circumference of the individual, respectively, causes the trousers to be "pushed" downwards when the trousers are worn, thus requiring regular straightening of the trousers to fit. In many cases, even an elastic waistband may not ensure that the pants fit.

From DE102010003358a1, a men's supporting pants is known, which comprises a front part and a rear part. The pant has a fabric layer located at least between the waistband and the crotch region, wherein the fabric layer extends across a sling region of the pant.

From DE7519030 an underpants with a long leg and three quarters of a long leg is known, comprising an underpants portion with a sling area formed thereto. The pant part may be made of a deformation-preventing fabric and is adjacent to a suspensor region from a waistband region of the pant down to a crotch region of the pant. The lower edge of the pant part extends over the thighs and buttocks of the wearer in the state of wearing underpants.

From FR2579081 underpants are known, which are arranged in short pants. The undergarment may be of elastic material and include a region of suspensor muscles but lacking legs.

Pants with an integral inner lining cloth are known from GB 2356552. The lining cloth is on the one hand adjacent to the area of the pant which extends into the crotch area of the pant close to the waistband and adjacent to the sling area. The lower edge of the lining cloth extends over the thighs of the wearer and covers the gluteal region of the wearer.

Disclosure of Invention

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a men's trousers which avoids the above mentioned drawbacks.

Another object of the invention is to provide a men's trousers which reduces or avoids slipping of the trousers, especially down towards the legs, and at the same time adequately protects the genitals of the male wearer.

Furthermore, it is also an object of the present invention to provide a male pant which is particularly suitable for men suffering from overweight or obesity.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by a men's trousers having a belt-like support element and a front support, wherein the front support, which is arranged centrally on the front side of the trousers, extends from the crotch region towards the waistband of the trousers, and wherein the belt-like support element extends continuously from the rear side of the trousers through the sides of the trousers towards the front support, and wherein the belt-like support element comprises a lower edge, wherein the lower edge of the belt-like support element has an arcuate course from the front support at the front side of the trousers through the right or left groin of the wearer, and wherein the trousers have trouser legs, wherein two trouser legs extend from the lower edge of the belt-like support element, and wherein the two trouser legs are firmly connected to the lower edge of the belt-like support element.

The present invention is based on the finding that the object is achieved by a belt-like support element and a front support.

By tape it is meant in the sense of application that the fabric or cloth is longitudinal in shape but limited in width.

By continuously, in the sense of application is meant that the fabric or cloth extends continuously, i.e. is integral, but also that the fabric or cloth is composed of two or more pieces, i.e. of several parts, each firmly connected to each other.

By continuously surrounding, as mentioned above, it is meant in the sense of application that the fabric or cloth is continuous and at the same time has a closed course, i.e. no ends.

By the region of the suspensor muscles, in the sense of application, the extent of the trousers, in particular the anterior support, is meant to extend through the genitals of the wearer.

The length of the front support is measured centrally and in a longitudinal direction of the front support parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body of the wearer, starting from a lower end of the front support in the crotch region of the pants to an upper end of the front support at the waistband of the pants. The upper and lower ends of the front support are the upper edge or upper pointed tip, or the lower edge or lower pointed tip, respectively, of the front support, as described below.

The trousers according to the invention have a number of advantages. The front support, which extends from the crotch region of the pants, extends to the waistband of the pants and thus supportingly acts on the genital area of the wearer of the pants. When worn, the belt-like support elements extend from the rear side of the pants at least partially circumferentially around the body of the wearer towards the front support. The strap-like support portion applies a substantially horizontally directed traction force from the front support portion through the groin to the rear area.

In combination with the front support, the supporting forces will thus be distributed and transferred via both the rear portion and the groin portion, which, in addition to the comfort when wearing the trousers, results in a significant improvement in support, among other things.

Another advantage of the present invention is the variable and versatile applicability of the pants, allowing the pants to be used for various types of sports. Therefore, the cloth and/or shape of the front support may be selected as desired. For example, a stiffer or stronger cloth or fabric, respectively, or having thicker walls, may be chosen, thereby achieving improved support or improved protection of the wearer's genitals.

The shape of the front support may also be suitably selected for improved protection of the genitals. Thus, the support element may for example have a sufficient width that the genitals will be completely covered by the front support. The front support may also take the form of a hollow body or shell which completely surrounds the genitals.

Thus, the men's trousers according to the invention allow an enlarged and adequate support and protection of the genitals of the male wearer, while avoiding slipping-off of the trousers.

The width of the strip-shaped support element at both ends thereof is preferably at most 60% of the length of the front support. The width of the strip-shaped support element at its both ends is more preferably at most 55% of the length of the front support, more preferably at most 50% of the length of the front support, more preferably at most 45% of the length of the front support, more preferably at most 40% of the length of the front support, more preferably at most 30% of the length of the front support, more preferably at most 20% of the length of the front support, more preferably at most 10% of the length of the front support. Preferably, both ends of the strip-shaped support element have the same width. The width of the strip-shaped support element at its ends allows to adjust the substantially horizontal traction of the support strip. The lower the width of the strip-shaped support element at both ends thereof, the lower the traction force that the support element can apply to the front support.

Preferably, the front support comprises an upper edge flush with the upper edge of the strip-shaped support element, wherein the width of the strip-shaped support element at its two ends is defined as above. Thus, the two ends of the strip-like support element, with their width defined as above, extend from the upper edge of the front support, respectively, along the right or left transverse edge of the front support towards the crotch region of the trousers. It is thereby achieved that the horizontally acting traction force of the belt-like supporting element is applied only to the waistband-side upper region and at most to the central region of the front support. It will thus be avoided that the pulling force of the belt-like support element will be exerted in the crotch area of the support element, i.e. in the genital area of the wearer. By this arrangement, traction forces which are considered uncomfortable to act on the genitals of the wearer will be avoided.

However, as described above, the width of the belt-like support member at both ends thereof is preferably at least 0.5 cm.

Preferably, the belt-like support elements extend in the region between the waist band of the trousers and the coccyx of the wearer on the rear side of the trousers in the state of wearing the trousers, more preferably in the region of the sacrum of the wearer on the rear side of the trousers in the state of wearing the trousers. Thus, the belt-like support element in particular does not extend over the middle and lower regions of the buttocks of the wearer. The traction will thus be transferred to the rear of the wearer in the area above the waistband of the pants and the sacrum and coccyx of the wearer, thus allowing a substantially horizontal traction.

Preferably, the strip-shaped support element is a one-layer cloth, a two-layer cloth, a three-layer cloth or a multi-layer cloth, a belt (band), a belt (belt) or a combination of these. For example, the cloth may be cotton, nylon, polyamide, elastane (elastane), polyester, tissue, or a combination of these. If the strip-like support element is double-layered or multi-layered, each layer may be a different cloth.

Preferably, the support element has a higher strength than the other cloth, in particular the fibrous cloth of the trousers. Thus, the support element may have a higher traction than other cloth, in particular the fibre cloth of the trousers.

The strip-shaped support element is preferably integrally formed.

Preferably, the strip-like support element is elastic. It will thus be achieved that the band-like support element exerts a substantially horizontal traction force. This traction acts from the front support through the groin area towards the rear side of the trousers, creating support for the genitals and avoiding slipping of the trousers up or down.

The strip-shaped support element has an upper edge, a lower edge and two ends, wherein the ends of the strip-shaped support element are adjacent to the respective transverse edge of the front support and are preferably firmly connected thereto. The distance between the upper and lower edges is referred to as the width of the support band. In particular, the band-shaped support element has a width on the front side, a width on the lateral sides of the trousers and a width on the rear side of the trousers. The distance between the two ends of the strip-shaped support element is called the length.

Preferably, the strip-shaped support element has a width of from 0.5cm to 25cm, more preferably of from 1cm to 20cm, more preferably of from 2cm to 15cm, more preferably of from 3cm to 10cm, and most preferably of between 3cm and 4 cm.

The strip-shaped support element may preferably have a uniform width or a variable width. By uniform width is meant that the width of the support band does not change during its course around the trousers. In other words, the width of the band-shaped support element at each position remains the same, i.e. the width of the front side corresponds to both the width of the lateral sides of the trousers and the width of the rear side of the trousers.

By variable width is meant that the width of the belt-like support element can be varied continuously in its course around the trousers. Thus, for example, the width of the band-like support band at the rear side of the trousers may be between 0.5cm and 5cm, preferably between 0.5cm and 1.5cm, which may widen continuously during its course from the rear side to the front side of the trousers, thus exhibiting a width at the sides of the trousers and at both ends of between 2.5cm and 6cm, preferably between 2.5cm and 3.5cm, at the front side of the front support which may have a width of between 7cm and 9 cm.

The upper edge of the belt-like support element may extend along the waistband of the pant. Preferably, the belt-like support element is firmly connected along its upper edge to the waistband of the trousers. The secure connection may be accomplished, for example, by stitching, welding, adhesive, or a combination of these.

However, the upper edge of the belt-like support element may also extend a certain distance from the waistband of the trousers. The distance between the lower edge of the waistband of the trousers and the upper edge of the belt-like support element is preferably from 0.5cm to 10cm, more preferably from 1cm to 8cm, more preferably from 2cm to 6cm, and most preferably from 3cm to 4 cm.

The lower edge of the belt-like support element at the front side of the trousers preferably has an arched course from the front support past the right and left groin area, respectively, of the wearer. More preferably, the belt-like support elements extend arch-like in the region between the waistband of the trousers and the right and left inguinal regions of the wearer, respectively, starting from the front support at the lower edge of the front side of the trousers in the worn state of the trousers. Thus, in the state of the trousers being worn, the lower edge of the belt-like support element does not extend under the groin portion or in the area of the groin area (such as for example the thighs) of the wearer.

Preferably, the strip-like support element comprises at least one recess, more preferably at least two recesses. Most preferably, the strip-like support element comprises exactly two recesses. The recess is preferably arranged at the end of the strip-like support element near or adjacent to the front support. The depressions may have a triangular, angular, square, circular or oval shape.

The front support is arranged centrally on the front side of the trousers, extending from the crotch area of the trousers towards its longitudinal direction and towards the waistband of the trousers. The front support comprises two longitudinally extending or substantially longitudinally extending side edges. The side edges may take a straight course, an arcuate course or a combination of these. Preferably, the two side edges extend substantially vertically, more preferably vertically, over their entire length. The two side edges of the front support are at least partially adjacent to, and preferably firmly connected to, the respective ends of the strip-like support element.

Preferably, the front support comprises an upper edge and/or a lower edge. The upper or waistband side edges are adjacent to the waistband of the pant and are preferably securely attached to the waistband of the pant, such as by stitching, welding, bonding or combinations of these. The lower edge extends in the crotch region of the pants, preferably parallel to the upper edge, if present.

Preferably, the two side edges of the front support are gradually joined to each other at the waistband side and/or at the crotch side. The front support thus does not comprise an upper edge and/or a lower edge, but respectively an upper end or a lower end formed by merging the side edges, in particular a pointed upper end or a pointed lower end, respectively.

In one embodiment, the anterior support includes an upper edge and a lower end formed by merging the side edges, in particular an arched or pointed lower end.

Preferably, the front support comprises an upper edge flush with the upper edge of the strip-like support element. By such a flush closure, the front support and the belt-like support element thus comprise a common upper edge extending completely around the trousers. Such an arrangement ensures that the strap-like support element exerts a substantially horizontal traction force, in particular in the upper region of the front support portion near the waist belt.

Preferably, the front support is a single layer of cloth, a double layer of cloth, three or more layers of cloth, a tape, or a combination of these. Preferably, the cloth and the band are elastic. For example, the cloth may be cotton, nylon, polyamide, elastane, polyester, tissue, or a combination of these.

Preferably, the front support is a double layer of cloth, wherein two different cloths are used. Thus, for example, the layer facing inwards towards the wearer's body may be cotton, while the layer arranged on the outside may be elastane.

The front support is preferably integral.

Preferably, the front support is elastic. It will thus be achieved that the front support exerts a suitable, substantially vertical traction. This traction force acts from the crotch region towards the waistband of the pants, thus comfortably fitting the front support to and supporting the genitals of the wearer.

The anterior support is preferably heat deformable or sewn.

The front support preferably has an oval, square, triangular, hollow or shell shape. By a hollow body or shell shape it will be achieved that the genitals of the wearer can be completely covered, enclosed and protected. Preferably, the front support is formed such that it just hides or covers, respectively, the genitals of the wearer.

Preferably, the front support is seamlessly deformed in the region of the suspenders and the crotch region. It will be avoided that the genitals of the wearer are scratched by the seams.

In one embodiment, the front support is at least partially firmly connected at its respective side edges (i.e. at its right and left side edges) to the strip-shaped support element, preferably to the respective ends of the strip-shaped support element. Preferably, the front supports are connected to the respective ends of the strip-like support element along the entire length of their respective side edges. This means that both side edges of the front support have exactly the same length as both ends of the strip-shaped support element. Thus, like the front support, the two ends of the belt-like support element extend from the crotch region of the pants to the waistband of the pants.

Preferably, the front supports are connected to the respective ends of the strip-like support element at their maximum along the upper half of their respective side edges, more preferably along the upper third of their respective side edges. By the upper half or the upper third of the respective side edge, respectively, is meant half or a third of the length of the side edge, respectively, starting from the upper or waistband side end. This means that the width of the strip-shaped support element at its two ends preferably comprises half or a third of the length of the two side edges of the front support, respectively. This also means that the two ends of the strip-like support element preferably pass over the upper half or the upper third, respectively, of the length of the respective side edge of the front support.

In another embodiment, the strip-shaped support element is integrally formed together with the front support. This means that the front support and the strip-shaped support element are formed from one piece, thus forming a single support device. The support means may be a single layer of cloth, a double layer of cloth, a triple layer of cloth or a multiple layer of cloth, a belt or a combination of these.

Preferably, the front support is a double-layered cloth, and the film is disposed between the two layers of the cloth.

In one embodiment, the membrane may extend from the crotch region towards the waistband of the pant. In another embodiment, the membrane is disposed in a lower region proximate the crotch, extending from the crotch region of the pants through the sling region. Thus, in this embodiment, the membrane is arranged between two layers of the front support such that the membrane extends only across the genitals of the wearer.

Preferably, the membrane is impervious to moisture, more preferably to moisture and air.

Preferably, the front support comprises an opening (fly). The opening is preferably arranged in the area of the waistband adjacent the front support or, if present, in the area adjacent the upper edge of the front support.

By suitably setting the length and/or width of the band-shaped support elements, and/or suitably selecting the elasticity of the support elements, the traction and support action will be adjusted such that sufficient support is ensured and at the same time slipping of the trousers will be reduced or avoided. It will be appreciated that by reducing the length of the strap-like support element, the support element fits closer to the body of the wearer, thus resulting in a suitably increased traction and support effect. The same applies to the width of the strip-shaped support element. The increase in width of the support element results in an increased contact area of the support element with the wearer's body, typically in the dorsal, pelvic and lumbar regions of the wearer. The larger the width of the supporting element, the larger the contact area and the greater the supporting force preventing the trousers from slipping off.

Preferably, the front support and the strip-like support element are made of the same cloth. Preferably, the front support and the strip-like support element are elastic, having the same elasticity. Thus ensuring that a uniform traction force is applied and that the supporting force is uniformly distributed.

The trousers according to the invention preferably comprise trouser legs. The two legs of the trousers preferably extend from the lower edge of the band-shaped support element. The two legs are preferably firmly connected to the lower edge of the strip-like support element, for example by stitching, gluing, welding or a combination of these.

The legs are also preferably at least partially securely attached to the side edges, and if present, the lower edges of the front support by stitching, adhesive, welding or a combination of these.

Also, the trousers preferably include support bands that extend continuously from the rear side of the trousers through the sides of the trousers to at least the front support.

In addition to the strap-like support elements, the support strap will additionally increase the supporting effect of the trousers and avoid slipping down or out of position of the trousers. Such a belt and trousers are particularly beneficial for more obese men or men suffering from obesity. Due to the physical conditions, not only an increased supporting effect but also an increased protection of the trousers against slipping is required in this case. Similarly, the support bands are beneficial for athletic activities and exercises because the support bands and the band-shaped support members position the pants on the wearer's body without slipping off even during severe physical exercises of the wearer.

Preferably, the support belt is continuously wrapped around and extends from the back side of the pants, over the sides of the pants and over the crotch region of the pants. The support band thus forms a kind of loop around the body of the wearer. By such a construction, the support belt extends in the crotch area under the genitals of the wearer, thus additionally increasing the support of the genitals in addition to the front support.

The combination of a band-shaped support element with a support band has proved to be particularly advantageous, since the support element cooperates synergistically with the support band.

The width of the support belt is preferably between 0.5cm and 6cm, more preferably between 1cm and 4cm, and most preferably between 1.5cm and 2.5 cm. The width of the support strip is preferably smaller than the width of the strip-shaped support element.

Preferably the support belt is elastic, or is a lining cloth, or is a seam, or a combination of these. The elastic support band can be made of, for example, elastic fibers or polyurethane. Preferably, the elastic support element is a belt or a band. If the support belt is constructed as a lining cloth, the lining cloth is preferably sewn to the belt-shaped support element. As a combination, for example, a seam with a polyurethane tape can be used as the support tape.

By suitably setting the length of the support bands and/or suitably selecting the elasticity of the support bands, the supporting action or supporting force, respectively, can be adjusted such that a sufficient support of the genitals of the wearer is ensured and at the same time discomfort of the pressure on the genitals and slipping of the trousers will be avoided.

The elastic support element is preferably composed of two or more different cloth components which are firmly connected to one another at their respective ends. By suitably selecting these other material compositions of the support element, the support effect as well as the elasticity can be adjusted such that a sufficient support of the wearer is ensured, while discomfort of pressure on the genitals will be avoided. In this context, the cloth components can be firmly connected to one another by welding, stitching or gluing.

Preferably, the support band widens in the crotch region. The width of the elastic support element in the crotch region is preferably 1.0 to 10 times, more preferably 1.2 to 8 times, more preferably 1.5 to 5 times, and most preferably 1.8 to 2.2 times larger than the width of the remaining region of the support tape. The widening has the following benefits: not only a part of the genitals, but also the genitals as a whole can "rest" on the support belt and can thus be supported and protected.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the support bands are formed at least in the secondary areas (subarea) as two or more parallel extending support bands. In this way, a stronger traction or higher supporting force of the supporting belt, respectively, will be achieved, allowing an increased protection against slipping of the trousers. This is required for example by a more bulky or obese size of the male wearer.

In the other embodiments described, it is preferred that two or more parallel extending support bands are merged into a single support band in the crotch region. In this way, it can be avoided that the genitals of the wearer may enter into the spaces or gaps between the parallel extending support bands and may scratch or get stuck therein.

Preferably, the support strip extends at least partially in the region of the lower third of the width of the strip-shaped support element, more preferably along the lower edge of the strip-shaped support element. Preferably, the support strip extends over its entire length in the region of the lower third of the width of the strip-shaped support element, more preferably over its entire length along the lower edge of the strip-shaped support element.

The support band is preferably arranged on the outside of the band-shaped support element, on the inside of the band-shaped support element or, if present, between two layers of the band-shaped support element. The support tape may be welded, sewn or glued to the tape-like support element.

Preferably, the trousers comprise two vertical supporting straps extending from the waistband along the side edges of the front support towards the upper edge of the band-shaped supporting element or towards the lower edge of the band-shaped supporting element or into the crotch region of the trousers, respectively.

As described above, the vertical support bands are preferably made of the same cloth as the support bands.

In one embodiment of the invention, the front support and/or the belt-like support element is arranged on the outside or inside of the fabric or cloth of the existing pants.

The pants are preferably underpants, more preferably sports underpants, or swim pants, more preferably sports swim pants.

Drawings

Further details, characteristics and advantages of the object of the invention will emerge from the following description of the relevant figures, in which a preferred possible example of the invention is illustrated,

wherein

FIG. 1 is a front view of a first embodiment of men's trousers with a continuous support belt according to the present invention,

figure 2 is a side view of the first embodiment of figure 1,

figure 3 is a front view of a second embodiment of men's pants with a surrounding continuous support belt according to the present invention,

figure 4 is a side view of the second embodiment of figure 3,

figure 5 is a front view of a third embodiment of men's pants with a surrounding continuous support belt and with a vertical support belt according to the invention,

figure 6 is a side view of the third embodiment of figure 5,

FIG. 7 is a front view of a fourth embodiment of men's pants with a surrounding continuous support belt and with two indentations in accordance with the present invention, an

FIG. 8 is a rear view of another embodiment of men's pants with a continuous support belt according to the present invention.

Detailed Description

In a first embodiment of the invention, a men's trousers 1 with a waistband 7 is shown in fig. 1 and 2. Thus, the trousers 1 comprise a band-shaped support element 4, said band-shaped support element 4 extending partly in the circumferential direction from the rear side 3 over the side faces 8a, 8b to the front support 5 of the front side 2 of the trousers 1. The upper edge 4a of the belt-like supporting element 4 extends along the waistband 7 of the trousers 1 and is sewn thereto. Furthermore, the upper edge 4a of the strip-like support element 4 is aligned with the upper edge 5c of the front support. The lower edge 4b of the band-like support element 4 extends arcuately towards the rear side 3 of the trousers 1, starting from the two

side edges

5a, 5b of the front support 5, through the

respective groin areas

9a, 9 b.

The front support 5 has a length L of 16.6cm, measured in the longitudinal direction from the upper edge 5c towards the lower end of the support element 5 in the crotch region 6. The width B of the strip-shaped support element 4 at its two ends 4c, 4d is 8 cm. The width B at the

ends

4c, 4d of the strip-shaped support element 4 is thus 48% of the length L of the front support 5, whereby the strip-shaped support element 4 exerts a substantially horizontally directed traction force on the upper half of the front support 5.

In fig. 2, a width B is also shown, which represents the distance between the upper edge 4a and the lower edge 4B of the strip-shaped support element 4. In this possible example, the band-like support element 4 comprises a variable width B that varies continuously along a path around the trousers 1. Thus, referring to fig. 2, the width B at the front side 2_VEqual to 8cm, width B at sides 8a, 8B_SEqual to 4.5cm and width B at the rear side 3 of the trousers 1_REqual to 3 cm.

The front support 5 extends from the crotch portion 6 of the pants 1 towards the waistband 7 of the pants 1, wherein the lower edge of the waistband 7 is sewn to the upper edge 5c of the front support 5. The front support 5 further comprises two

side edges

5a, 5b, which two

side edges

5a, 5b extend arcuately downwards from the waist band 7 to the crotch region 6 and are sewn thereto, thus forming a lower end of the front support 5. The side edges 5a, 5b are sewn at their upper portions to both ends of the strip-like support element 4.

Both the front support 5 and the belt-like support member 4 are integrally formed, respectively, and are made of elastic fibers, respectively.

As can be seen from fig. 1 and 2, the trousers 1 comprise two

legs

10a, 10b, said two

legs

10a, 10b being sewn to the lower edge 4b of the supporting element 4 and to the

side edges

5a, 5b from the crotch portion 6 up to the lower edge 4 b.

The trousers 1 of the first embodiment also comprise an integrally formed supporting strap 12, which supporting strap 12 is sewn to the outside of the supporting element 4 and is arranged along the lower edge 4b of the supporting element 4 on the lower edge 4b of the supporting element 4. The supporting strap is an elastic polyurethane strap of width 5mm, causing a traction force extending from the

side edges

5a, 5b and directed towards the

inguinal regions

9a, 9b and the rear side 3 of the trousers 1. By this traction force, the supporting effect of the front support 5 is significantly increased.

A second embodiment is shown in fig. 3 and 4. In contrast to the first embodiment, in which the support bands 12 end at the

side edges

5a, 5b of the front support 5, the support bands 12 extend continuously around in the second embodiment. This means that the integrally formed support band 12 extends further along the

side edges

5a, 5b and past the crotch portion 6 of the trousers 1, thus forming a sort of loop around the wearer's body.

By such a construction, the support belt extends in the crotch region 6 under the genitals of the wearer, thus additionally increasing the support of the genitals in addition to the front support 5.

Fig. 5 and 6 show a third embodiment of the present invention. In contrast to the second embodiment, two

vertical support bands

12a, 12b are additionally used in the third embodiment. As can be seen from fig. 5 and 6, these

vertical support bands

12a, 12b extend from the waist belt 7 along the

side edges

5a, 5b towards the support bands 12.

The

vertical support bands

12a, 12b are sewn to both the waist belt 7 and the support bands 12, exerting a vertical traction force directed towards the waist belt 7. In this way, the genitals are supported by an additional vertically directed traction force.

Fig. 7 shows a fourth embodiment of a pair of trousers according to the invention. In addition to the continuous belt 12 that surrounds, the belt-like support element 4 comprises, at its two ends, two

recesses

11a, 11b, said two

recesses

11a, 11b being adjacent to the two

side edges

5a, 5b of the front support 5 and to a portion of the waistband 7 of the trousers 1. In this example, the two

recesses

11a, 11b have a triangular shape.

Fig. 8 shows a view of the rear side 3 of another embodiment of a pair of trousers 1 according to the invention, comprising a waistband 7 having an upper edge 7a and a lower edge 7 b. The strip-like supporting element 4, comprising a width B of 3.5cm, is firmly sewn to the lower edge 7B of the waistband 7. Two

legs

10a, 10b extend from the lower edge 4b of the strip-like support element 4 and are firmly sewn thereto.

List of reference numerals:

1 Men's trousers

2 front side

3 rear side

4 strip-shaped support element

4a upper edge of the strip-shaped support element 4

4b lower edge of the strip-shaped support element 4

4c right end of the strip-shaped support element 4

4d left end of the strip-shaped support element 4

5 front support part

5a right side edge of the front support 5

5b left side edge of front support 5

5c upper edge of front support 5

6 crotch region

7 waistband

7a upper edge of the waistband 7

7b lower edge of waistband 7

8a right side of the trousers 1

8b left side of the trousers 1

9a right groin area

9b left groin area

10a right leg of trousers 1

10b left leg of trousers 1

11a right recess

11b left recess

12 support belt

12a right vertical supporting belt

12b left vertical supporting belt

Width of B belt-like supporting member 4

B_VThe width of the strip-shaped supporting element 4 at the front side 2

B_SThe width of the strip-shaped support element 4 at the

sides

8a, 8b

B_RThe width of the strip-shaped support element 4 at the rear side 3

L crotch length of front support 5

Claims

1. Men's trousers having a belt-like support element (4) and a front support (5), wherein said front support (5) is arranged centrally on a front side (2) of the trousers (1) and said front support (5) extends from a crotch region (6) towards a waistband (7) of said trousers (1), and wherein said belt-like support element (4) extends from a rear side (3) of said trousers (1) through sides (8a, 8b) of said trousers (1) towards said front support (5), and wherein said belt-like support element (4) comprises a lower edge (4b), wherein said lower edge (4b) of said belt-like support element (4) has an arched course from said front side (2) of said trousers (1) through a wearer's right and left groin, respectively, and wherein the trousers (1) comprise trousers legs (10a, 10B), wherein two trousers legs (10a, 10B) extend from the lower edge (4B) of the belt-shaped support element (4) and the two trousers legs (10a, 10B) are firmly connected to the lower edge (4B) of the belt-shaped support element (4), wherein the belt-shaped support element (4) is firmly connected to the waist belt (7) along its upper edge (4a), and wherein the width (B) of the belt-shaped support element (4) at its two ends (4c, 4d) is at most 60% of the length (L) of the front support (5).

2. Male trousers according to claim 1, characterized in that said band-like support element (4) is a single layer of cloth, double layer of cloth, triple or multiple layer of cloth, a belt or a combination of these.

3. Male trousers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said front support (5) is a single layer of cloth, a double layer of cloth, a triple layer of cloth or a multiple layer of cloth, a belt or a combination of these.

4. Male trousers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said band-like support element (4) has a width (B) comprised between 0.5 and 15 cm.

5. Male trousers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said band-like support element (4) comprises at least one recess (11a, 11 b).

6. Male trousers according to claim 5, characterized in that said band-like support element (4) comprises two recesses (11a, 11 b).

7. Male trousers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said front support (5) is a double layer of cloth and the membrane is arranged between the two layers of cloth.

8. The male pant of claim 7, wherein the membrane is impervious to moisture.

9. Men's trousers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said front support (5) is at least partially firmly connected at its respective side edges (5a, 5b) to the two ends (4c, 4d) of said band-like support element (4), or in that said band-like support element (4) is integrally formed with said front support (5).

10. Male trousers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said belt-like support element (4) and/or said front support (5) are elastic.

11. Men's trousers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said trousers (1) further comprise a supporting strap (12), said supporting strap (12) extending continuously from said rear side (3) of said trousers (1) through said sides (8a, 8b) of said trousers (1) at least to said front support (5).

12. A man's trousers according to claim 11, wherein said supporting band (12) is continuously wrapped around and extends from said rear side (3) of the trousers (1) through said sides (8a, 8b) of the trousers (1) and through said crotch area (6) of the trousers (1).

13. Male trousers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said belt-like support elements (4) extend in the area between said waist band (7) of said trousers (1) and the wearer's tailbone at said rear side (3) of said trousers (1) in the state of wearing said trousers.

14. Male trousers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said front support (5) comprises an upper edge (5c) flush with the upper edge (4a) of said band-like support element (4).