EP0943248A1 - Vest, especially working vest for cleaning works - Google Patents

Abstract

The bottom part (4) carries a number of pockets (6) in a water repellant arrangement. The pockets (6) lie next to each other and surround the bottom part (4) in the manner of a tape at the hip level. The garment has a belt (14) between the top part (2) and the bottom part (4) to gather the garment.

Description

Technical field

The present invention relates to a vest, and especially a work vest for cleaning work.

State of the art

DE-GM 85 34 304 is a work jacket with a Back part, a two-leaf front part and two Removable sleeves known to be used in photo work is. On the back of the photo jacket are outside and below the belt height three in shape and size Film camera or video camera accumulators matched Storage pockets with top hinged lid and Velcro fastener arranged. They are also on the two Front part wings further pockets for photo accessories educated. Furthermore, the jacket is at belt height on the Back can be narrowed by light elastic bands and can be on the Front with a zipper, for example be closed. Because of this arrangement of a variety on pockets is the design of the well-known jacket comparatively complicated. Furthermore, a quick Inserting objects into the receiving pocket through the arranged above the engagement openings of the pockets Hinged Velcro closures hindered.

Furthermore, a photo vest is described in DE-PS 37 32 496, on the front in the chest and hip area several Storage bags for photo accessories are arranged. At the The back of the vest, however, are not in the hip area Put on pockets. To prevent the plugged in from falling out Preventing objects from the pockets are hinged lids provided over the pocket openings. Furthermore, Improvement of comfort with parts of the vest an air-permeable mesh material. The However, net material has only a low strength, so that this must be reinforced by straps. About that it is also provided by the hinged lid over the Pocket openings not possible to find an item quickly and easy to store.

To make it easier to insert and remove Objects are known from DE-GM 297 03 238, bags to sew on an apron and thereby the mesh openings not to close. Thus, for example, is always a quick access to items in your pockets ensured. The described in DE-GM 297 03 238 Bags serve as transport aids for walking aid users and are according to the shape of the goods to be transported Designed objects. Here are the individual pockets side by side along the apron width on the Apron front attached. Because of this design is the number of pockets on the width of the apron limited, so that in practice is often not sufficient Number of bags for transporting items to Available. Furthermore, only a waist band holds the Apron firmly on the body of the user, so that in particular when transporting heavy objects in your pockets correct and safe positioning of the apron on the body of the Is difficult to reach.

Presentation of the invention

The present invention has for its object a To create vest that is simple and effective Way can be used in cleaning work and doing so easier handling of cleaning utensils.

This task is carried out by a vest with the characteristics of Claim 1 solved.

The vest according to the invention is a work vest that preferably for cleaning work that requires the use of a Variety of cleaning utensils, such as different cloths and spray bottles, etc. is trained. Therefore, the vest according to the invention for example when cleaning in hospitals, Office buildings or industrial plants from the Cleaning staff of a cleaning company uses and serves to carry all necessary cleaning utensils. This has the great advantage that a multiple Commuting between a cleaning area and a supply station in which the various Cleaning utensils are stored, e.g. a Supply car, not applicable. The cleaner can do that for the cleaning agent or area required for cleaning Remove cleaning utensils from the supply station, in stow the vest and take it to the cleaning area.

To increase comfort, the invention Cleaning vest a top that consists of a air permeable material is made. Here there is the upper part in a particularly inexpensive variant preferably made of cotton or linen, with the top but also from any other breathable Material can be made, such as one breathable plastic fabric. By training the Upper part made of an air-permeable or breathable Material, it is possible that the vest is simply over the normal clothing can be worn by the cleaner, and still heat build-up due to the provision of the additional layer of clothing under the cleaning vest can be effectively avoided. This makes it comfortable to wear simple and effective way increases.

There is also a number on a lower part of the vest Pockets arranged side by side the lower part surrounded the vest like a band. There are pockets preferably along the entire outer circumference of the lower part essentially at waist level of a wearer like this strung together so that there are no gaps between the adjacent sides of the individual pockets surrender. This offers the great advantage that the Attach the bags to the available space Bottom part is used optimally and as large as possible Number of pockets distributed over the waist of the wearer can be. Because of the immediately adjacent and side by side design of the pockets along the The outer circumference of the lower part results in a band-like Structure of the pocket arrangement around the lower part. Here, the pockets can advantageously depending on used material sewn to the lower part of the vest, riveted or welded.

In addition, the inside and / or outside of the Bags according to the invention from any suitable water-repellent material, for example from a Synthetic fiber fabric or a waterproof coated Cotton or linen fabric, or the like, made. This has the great advantage that in the Pocketed cleaning utensils sticking Cleaning liquid or moisture not through the Bags can penetrate and drip on the floor or on the Meets the user's clothes. So the clothes are in front Moisture or contamination with cleaning fluid effectively protected.

The essentially around the entire hip circumference at the Pockets attached to the outside of the lower part of the vest to hold cleaning utensils, such as Cleaning wipes and bottles with cleaning liquid, the pockets are designed so that they are light are accessible, the various cleaning items are safe be stowed in it and during movements such as when stooping, cannot fall out. It is by the arrangement of the pockets according to the invention along the entire Waistline of the wearer the load of the in the pockets housed cleaning items in an advantageous manner evenly distributed around the entire circumference of the body, so that a one-sided burden on the body when wearing the Cleaning utensils effectively avoided vest can be.

Furthermore, between the top and bottom of the vest Belt arranged the waistcoat in the waist area contracts and spans the user's waist. By The belt can be the vest to the body of each Customized and securely attached so that a The vest slips when the user moves the cleaning work can be avoided and a safer one The vest's hold on the body is guaranteed.

Advantageous embodiments of the vest according to the invention are described in the subclaims.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention the top and bottom of the vest are made of the same Material made. Such a vest is wearing help to keep the manufacturing costs very low because the vest can also be made in one piece, whereby for example, the time required to sew the individual parts can be reduced. Furthermore, the Acquisition and storage of materials for from tops and bottoms made of different fabrics not mandatory.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the pockets by at least one placed on the lower part strip-shaped, water-repellent material section educated. This surrounds the strip-shaped section water-repellent material the outside of the base and is preferably through in the body longitudinal and circumferential directions running seams attached to the lower part, so that the individual pockets and formed by the longitudinal seams be differentiated from each other. That way it is possible to manufacture the top of the bag from one piece, making a separate production of each bag not applicable. This greatly simplifies and simplifies Bag making.

For a secure attachment of the cleaning vest to the body of the User, it is advantageous that the front of the Vest at least one closure is provided. At this Embodiment of the invention has the front of the vest two separate front parts on the closure can be connected. The division of the Vest front in half makes it easier for the user putting on the vest as this is no longer about putting on the head must be pulled. The closure that the two For example, connecting the front halves together as a simple ring closure with a belt-like Band or a Velcro formed and preferably on the height of the belt on the west front. Furthermore, a design of the closure from buttons or Push buttons or as a zipper. On the Closure is also the vest circumference more advantageous Adjustable way and according to the waist size of the user customizable.

For a flexible adjustment of the waist size of the Cleaning vest, it is further preferred that the belt includes an elastic band. Through the formation of the belt a stretchy material that is essentially the entire Waist circumference of the wearer, it is possible that the cleaning vest with different carriers different waist size can be worn. Here the stretchable elastic band fits the waist circumference of the wearer and at the same time ensures that the cleaning vest is securely held and fixed on the wearer's body.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Invention, the bags each have a Upper part of the vest opening opening. This ensures that the in the pockets inserted cleaning utensils well in the pockets are stowed away and, for example, when stooping during Cleaning cannot fall out of the pockets. In In this context, it also offers advantages if the Pocket openings are all at one level are. A pocket arrangement designed in this way contributes safe storage of cleaning items in the Bags at.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Invention, the bags have different sizes. Here is both a different design of the pocket width as well as the pocket height and depth. Thereby the individual bags can be accommodated in shape and size various cleaning utensils, e.g. Cleaning cloths or spray bottles. Preferably, the pockets are slightly from the top of the Lower part of the vest facing outwards. This results in a bag-shaped design of the bags, the Pocket openings also from the top protrude from the lower part and are easily accessible from above.

This greatly simplifies insertion and removal of objects. In addition, for example, a such a pocket arrangement with pockets less Spread the advantage that there are also a lot of pockets around the lower part can be placed.

It has also proven convenient to put the bags in to design different colors. This is particularly so when cleaning different furnishings, that require the use of different cleaning agents, advantageous. For example, when cleaning Hospital rooms in a hospital four different Color coding for cleaning different Furnishings set. According to this The cleaning cloths and the are also color-coded Mop bucket with different cleaning chemicals featured. For example, with a red Cloth and a sanitary cleaner the toilets, with a yellow cloth and a bathroom cleaner the sink, with a blue cloth and an alcohol cleaner the sick beds and with a white cloth and a suitable cleaning agent the other furnishings in the hospital room cleaned. With different colors of the individual Bags of the cleaning vest, it is now possible Cleaning wipes and detergents according to their Sort and color the pockets of the vest stockpile so that everyone can clean the different Furnishings required cleaning items in the vest is carried along during the cleaning work can. This makes the cleaning process essential shorten because the cleaning staff does not constantly do that appropriate cleaning agents for each Furnishing again from a supply station must fetch, but can always carry with him.

In special applications, there are advantages that the Bags each with at least one Velcro fastener and / or push button and / or elastic are closable. Admittedly, this will provide quick access to those in the Bags cleaning items difficult. However allows the bags to be closed for longer periods Store an item in a bag that this completely protected against falling out in the respective bag can be stowed away. Here, access to the in the Bags cleaning items in turn relieved by simply adding an elastic band to the top, to which Upper part of the vest facing the edges of the pockets is trained. Lay through the elasticity of the elastic band the top edges of the pockets always face the top of the Vest on, so that the pockets open are automatically lockable.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the pockets made from a non-slip material. This can slipping out of the cleaning utensils, e.g. Cloths, Mop covers and spray bottles, effective from the pockets be prevented. Such an anti-slip material can for example one on the inside of the bag provided plastic coating, the Plastic coating e.g. on the smooth surfaces of the Creates cleaning bottles and thereby the cleaning bottles fixed in the pockets.

Another advantageous design feature of the invention provides that in each case on the edges of the vest and / or Pockets reinforcement elements are formed. Here is the vest, for example, at its edges Reinforcement bands edged so that the edge portions of the Vest are protected and repelling or fraying the Edges is effectively avoided. It also offers the same Advantages of having pockets at their edge sections with such Reinforcing tapes. You can also in advantageously in the area of the reinforcement elements of the Pockets, preferably at the top of the pockets Arrange elastic band, which is quick and easy Closing the pockets' openings guaranteed because the elastic band automatically attaches to the vest creates.

Yet another preferred design feature of the Vest according to the invention provides that the lower part at least on its front two wing-like Has sections, each with their upper Adjacent section to the belt (and / or the elastic band) and through a slot that is essentially over the entire height of the lower part up to approximately the belt extends from a front and / or side and / or rear section of the lower part are separated, wherein on each wing-like section at least one of the Pockets is arranged. This design variant allows that when a user wears the vest, Cleaning utensils or the like in the pockets are plugged in, and the user bends down wing-like sections due to gravity or the weight of the contents of the bag around her on the belt adjoining upper section that acts as a kind of flexible Joint acts, always pendulum-like in an essentially swivel or fold the vertical hanging position. Hence the items in the pockets remain always in a substantially upright position, whatever a unwanted slipping out of these utensils or one Leakage of cleaning fluid from any in the Bags placed open cleaning bottles despite the effectively prevents the aforementioned posture of the user. Any remaining or in the pockets leaked cleaning liquid or the like thus effective in preventing accidental leakage from the Bags hindered. This effect of the wing-like Sections can either be canceled or be made possible that the edge area facing the slot the wing-like sections over the slot detachable with a rear side section of the Lower part is connected, for example with a tab Velcro, press studs or the like. Will the tab solved, a wing-like section can each Develop the effect described above. Will the tab against it attached, the entire lower part behaves including of the two wing-like sections like a conventional one Vest.

For storing small parts, e.g. Pens and Working tool for cleaning, it has proven to be beneficial proven at least one on the front of the vest Arrange breast pocket. The size of the breast pocket preferably dimensioned so that the freedom of movement of the arms is not restricted during cleaning.

Furthermore, it turned out to be positive to wear the vest to manufacture robust and / or washable materials. Since the Vest when cleaning often with detergents, Dirt and cleaning chemicals come into contact thus ensuring that the vest can be easily cleaned can and does not wear out or break so quickly. This extends the life of the vest.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1

eine schematische Vorderansicht einer Weste gemäß der Erfindung; und

Fig. 2

eine schematische Ansicht der Rückseite der Weste nach Fig. 1.

Preferred embodiments and further details and advantages of the vest according to the invention will now be described and explained below with reference to the drawings. It shows:

Fig. 1

is a schematic front view of a vest according to the invention; and

Fig. 2

a schematic view of the back of the vest of FIG. 1st

In the description below and in the figures same components to avoid repetitions marked with the same reference numbers, if none further differentiation is required.

Detailed description of an embodiment of the invention

The vest shown in Fig. 1 is a work vest that is used for cleaning work. The vest shown consists of an upper part 2 and a lower part 4, with several pockets 6 are arranged in the lower part. Here are the pockets 6 sewn around on the lower part 4 and are used to hold, not shown in the drawing, various cleaning utensils. The upper edges 8 and the lower edges 10 of the pockets 6 are each on one Height arranged, the pockets 6 overall in the area of Hip of a wearer are arranged. As in Fig. 1 too can be seen, the pockets 6 are both side by side as well as one above the other and border on theirs Long sides against each other. The one above the other Bags also partially overlap. The each foremost of the superimposed pockets 6 has the smallest pocket height, while the rearmost one has the greatest pocket height. Between the individual pockets 6 no spaces are provided so that the pockets 6 the hips of the wearer are strung together like a ribbon surround. Furthermore, the pockets 6 are from the front of the Lower part 4 towards the outside, so that each of the Pocket upper edges 8 engaging openings 12 arise.

The vest has between the upper part 2 and the lower part 4 a belt 14 on the waist area of the wearer is arranged and can be closed by a closure 16. In the present case, the closure 16 comprises one Ring clasp and a band through the ring clasp is pulled to summarize the belt. Furthermore, the Belt 14 formed as an elastic band and thus stretchy designed. In addition to that arranged at belt level Closure 16 is another on the upper part 2 of the vest Closure 16 attached. This second closure 16 is made from a noose and an elongated button, which for Closing inserted into the loop and hooked in there becomes. The edges or edge sections of the vest are on the Sleeve sections, a neck section, a lapel and one Bottom edge of the vest with reinforcement straps designed reinforcing elements 18 edged.

As can also be seen from FIG. 1, this is Lower part 4 of the vest according to the invention on its front divided into two wing-like sections 20, 22 which each with its upper section on the belt 14 adjoin, and each by a slot 24, which is essentially over the entire height of the lower part 4 to extends approximately to the belt 14 from a side 26 and a rear wing-like section 28 of the Lower part 4 are separated. On each of these wing-like Sections 20, 22, 26, 28 are the pockets 6 in the previous described way arranged. The slot 24 facing edge area of each wing-like section 20, 22, 26, 28 is in each case by means of a connecting strap 30, which is a Velcro, a snap or The like, releasably with the slot 24 an adjacent section of the lower part 4 connected.

The vest shown in Fig. 1 pulls a carrier, especially a cleaner from a cleaning company, about her torso over. Then the vest with the Closure 16, which is arranged on the belt 14, on her Front closed. Since the elastic band of the belt 14 is stretchable, the belt 14 fits the respective Body shape in the waist area of the wearer. The belt preferably spans the waist of the wearer so that the Vest over the belt 14 at the waist of the wearer is contractible. In addition, the waist circumference the vest can be varied via the closure 16. To do that too Top 2 of the vest securely on the body of the wearer to attach the vest over the second Closure 16 on the lapel of the vest closed.

The pockets 6 are on the hip area of the wearer Lower part 4 of the vest sewn on and out of one made of water-repellent material. The Cleaning utensils that may come with Cleaning liquid or moisture are through the engagement openings 12 into the interior of the pockets 6 introduced and can be stowed in the pockets 6. The water-repellent material used in the present case Plastic fabric is, that prevents the Cleaning utensils stick to moisture through the Bags penetrate and the clothing of the wearer drenched. The provided at the edge portions of the vest Reinforcement straps 18 ensure that the jacket on their Edges do not fray or be repelled. Furthermore, the entire vest from an air permeable and breathable Material, in the present case from a cotton fabric, Made so that the vest is comfortable to wear is.

Are the connecting tabs 30 of the vest loosened and Cleaning utensils or the like in the pockets 6 of the wing-like sections 20, 22, 26, 28 inserted, see above if the user bends forward or to Side or back tends to look wing-like Sections due to gravity or weight the contents of the bag around its adjoining the belt 14 upper west section, which acts as a kind of flexible joint acts, always pendulum-like in an essentially vertical Swing or fold the hanging position. So then stay also the objects located in these pockets 6 always in a substantially upright position what a unwanted slipping out of these utensils or one Leakage of cleaning fluid from any in the Pockets 6 placed open cleaning bottles despite the effectively prevents the aforementioned posture of the user. Also possibly remaining in these pockets 6 or leaked cleaning liquid or the like thus effective in preventing accidental leakage from the Bags hindered. This effect of the wing-like Sub-sections 20, 22, 26, 28 can be canceled again be that the edge area facing the slot 24 respective wing-like sections 20, 22, 26, 28 by means of the connecting tab 30 over the slot 24 detachable with an adjacent section of the lower part 4 is connected. The vest then has the one in FIGS. 1 and 2 shown configuration, the entire lower part 4 including the wing-like sections 20, 22, 26, 28 behaves like a conventional vest.

Fig. 2 shows a schematic view of the back part of the in Fig. 1 shown vest. The structure of the vest corresponds the training shown in Fig. 1. Beyond that 2 that the belt 14 is continuous extends over the front and back of the vest and surrounds the entire circumference of the vest. Here is the belt in the waist area in the vest between top 2 and Lower part 4 sewn into a drawstring. With the belt 14 is the width of the vest variable in the waist area or adjustable.

It can also be seen in FIG. 2 that the pockets 6 are sewn all around the lower part 4 of the vest. in the In the present case, a total of eighteen pockets are along the outer circumference of the lower part 4 arranged distributed. By this arrangement of the pockets 6 both on the front and it is also possible on the back of the vest, especially to provide many pockets 6. Furthermore, the pockets 6 in different sizes, so that Cleaning utensils with different shapes are stowed in it can be. In addition, those shown in FIG Bags each with different colors, for example blue, red, yellow and white, so that different cleaning wipes and detergents can be assigned to a specific color can and in the corresponding pocket 6 with the associated Color can be inserted. This makes it possible to various cleaning utensils in the individual pockets 6 to sort.

Reference signs in the claims, the description and the Drawings are only for a better understanding of the Invention and are not intended to limit the scope.

Reference list Designate it:

2nd

Top of the vest

4th

Lower part of the vest

6

Bags

8th

Pocket top edges

10th

Lower margins of 6

12th

Access openings

14

belt

16

Closure / closures

18th

Reinforcing elements / reinforcing tapes

20th

Wing-like section of FIG. 4

22

Wing-like section of FIG. 4

24th

Slit (s)

26

Lateral sections of 4

28

Rear section of 4

30th

Connecting strap (s)

Claims (15)

Vest, especially work vest for cleaning work, with an upper part (2) made of an air-permeable material, a lower part (4) on which a number of water-repellent pockets (6) are arranged in such a way that the pockets (6) lying next to one another surround the lower part (4) in a band-like manner at waist height, a belt (14) is arranged between the upper part (2) and lower part (4), which gathers the vest in the waist region. Vest according to claim 1, characterized in that the Upper part (2) and the lower part (4) from the same Material are made. Vest according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized characterized in that the pockets (6) by at least a strip placed on the lower part (4) water-repellent material are formed. Vest according to one or more of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that on a front of the Vest at least one closure (16) is provided. Vest according to one or more of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the belt (14) a Includes elastic band. Vest according to one or more of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the pockets (6) each have a opening towards the top (2) of the vest Have engagement opening (12). Vest according to one or more of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the pockets (6) different Have sizes. Vest according to one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the pockets (6) have different colors. Vest according to one or more of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the pockets (6) each by at least one Velcro fastener and / or Push button and / or elastic are closable. Vest according to one or more of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the pockets (6) from one anti-slip material are made. Vest according to one or more of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the vest and / or the Pockets (6) on their edges reinforcing elements (18) exhibit. Vest according to one or more of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that on the front of the Vest at least one breast pocket is arranged. Vest according to one or more of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the lower part (4) at least at least two wing-like on its front Has sections (20, 22), each with their adjoin the upper section to the belt (14), and the through a slot (24) which is essentially over the entire height of the lower part (4) up to approximately Belt (14) extends from a front and / or lateral and / or rear section of the Lower part (4) are separated, being on each wing-like section (20, 22) at least one of the Bags (6) is arranged. Vest according to claim 13, characterized in that the at least two wing-like sections (20, 22) over an edge region of the slot (24) wing-like sections over the slot (24) are releasably connectable (30). Vest according to one or more of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the pockets (6) additionally are arranged one above the other.

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