EP1462016A1 - Clothing for wheel-chair user - Google Patents

Abstract

A topcoat for a wheelchair occupant is assembled from an upper section with front and rear parts, arm sections, and a lower section with front and rear sections. The coat is cut and sewn to be body-conformal in the seated position.

Description

The invention relates to clothing with a special cut for people who are permanent or temporary the wheelchair or similar aids are bound.

Normal, conventional clothing off the shelf with Standard cuts are for people who are mostly in a wheelchair have to sit, impractical and / or uncomfortable. Normally cut Clothing is often heavy for such people and they may need help when dressing and undressing. For example, one is on a wheelchair Instructed person is often difficult to follow to put a bathrobe on your own when showering or bathing. The same applies to other items of clothing, such as coats, pants, Skirts and dresses.

Another inconvenience arises from a reduced Comfortability of common clothing, whose fit due the possibly changed physical conditions is deficient. Pants, skirts and dresses as well as coats of all kinds are too wide on the hips and legs and / or in the Waist too tight or too short in the back due to sitting. Frequently the clothes are then bought larger than necessary to to achieve a certain convenience. It is not uncommon thereby losing the fashionable chic, after which also to the wheelchair bound people have a need. You can also damage to health in the form of pressure points or even Pressure ulcers occur due to clothing that is not suitable.

The aim of the present invention is therefore to develop a special one Cutting or special processing for clothing to create, with the garments so tailored a simple one for those bound to the wheelchair and enable independent handling, great comfort exhibit and at the same time from so-called normal clothing do not need to distinguish in fashionable chic.

The present invention accordingly relates to an item of clothing with integrated seating comfort, especially for persons bound by wheelchairs, who come from the respective front and back parts of the garment corresponding blanks is formed, from the waist down Back parts in the area extended to the waist or are increased, a) from the waist essentially vertically to at least two darts below and b) in the buttocks area each laterally at least one essentially horizontal Darts is provided so that a in the sewn state Seat shape is formed. Seat shape is to be understood here that the bending of the thighs towards the trunk in the Fit of the garment is permanently taken into account. The interaction of the darts creates in the buttocks area a bulge running across the garment, which causes the garment to be dressed fits the body of the seated person uniformly and the Lengthening or increasing the waist area causes the Back is not unnecessarily exposed.

In a preferred embodiment of such a garment in position a) there are four darts vertically downwards and in position b) two darts in the horizontal direction intended. This measure is an optimal adjustment guaranteed to the body in a seated state.

Leg muscles are usually poor in wheelchair users or not trained at all. That leads to everyone conventional clothing in the area of the knees, where a further angulation takes place while sitting, far too wide and are too sloppy and therefore a nice case and therefore a good fit of the garment is no longer guaranteed is. There is also an unnecessary wrinkling, which the Worn comfort.

In another preferred embodiment of the present Invention are therefore those that run from the waist down Back parts of the garment in the back of the knee area with one each from the outside to the inside, in the middle matching darts and the corresponding front parts at knee height with at least one side, horizontally inwards running darts so that when sewn a squat is indicated.

This avoids unnecessary folds, the garment fits snugly around the knees and lower legs and offers a nice case. The same effect can be achieved if the back parts of pants, skirts, dresses and Coats in this area of 2 or even 3 parts (horizontal) are formed, which are sewn together in a corresponding manner become.

In a further preferred embodiment, this includes in the front parts running down from the waist laterally above and below the knee area a dart is provided so that the knee is, so to speak is enclosed.

The aforementioned items of clothing can also be used as normal pants with buttocks and front pockets and the like his. In the case of one as described above trained pants, it is advantageous that the pants legs with a Velcro or zipper on the side, so independent handling by the disabled person is easier when dressing and undressing.

The garment as described above can also be used as a skirt be formed, which also preferably laterally can be closed with Velcro, zipper or button closure. The latter facilitates independent handling when getting on and off Undressing by the disabled person.

To the skirt part, or to any other part of the waist down trending garment can preferably be a top be molded, preferably such that only the back part of the upper part with the back part (s) of the lower part is sewn and the front part of the upper part loosely over the Skirt waistband or waistband of the lower part hangs, whereby for one particularly good fit is preferred that the front part of the The upper part is extended towards the lower hem edge. So that will takes into account that wheelchair users often also have a have bad abdominal muscles so that the abdomen bulges. This can be well concealed by the overlapping top become.

The front part of the upper part is preferably made of two corresponding parts closable in the middle or on the side Parts formed. This configuration also enables production of coats of all kinds, such as bathrobes and outdoor coats. It's also helpful for the fit when the front parts of the waist Garments are lowered from the waistband towards the center.

The item of clothing can also only have an upper part in the form, for example a jacket or a sweater or pullover his. It is then characterized by an elongated in the back and cut adapted to the sitting and in the front part a shortening. The latter avoids that the front part throws while sitting.

Fig. 1

den Schnitt für ein Rückenteil eines Rockes;

Fig. 2

den Schnitt für ein Vorderteil eines Rockes;

Fig. 3

den Schnitt für ein Rückenteil eines Hosenbeins;

Fig. 4

den Schnitt für ein Vorderteil eines Hosenbeins;

Fig. 5

skizzenhaft die erfindungsgemäßen Merkmale an einer Hose;

Fig. 6

skizzenhaft die erfindungsgemäßen Merkmale an einem Kleid und

Fig. 7

skizzenhaft die erfindungsgemäßen Merkmale an einem Mantel.

The invention will be described below with the aid of selected examples. In it show:

Fig. 1

the cut for a back part of a skirt;

Fig. 2

the cut for a front part of a skirt;

Fig. 3

the cut for a back of a pant leg;

Fig. 4

the cut for a front part of a trouser leg;

Fig. 5

sketchy the features of the invention on a pair of pants;

Fig. 6

sketchy the features of the invention on a dress and

Fig. 7

sketchy the features of the invention on a coat.

Fig. 1 shows schematically a rear panel of a skirt part in Cutting. At this point it becomes representative of everyone conceivable back parts running from the waist down 1 described a piece of clothing. Such parts include therefore generally also cuts for pants, coats or dresses.

The back part 1 shown in FIG. 1 for a skirt is in one piece intended. But two-piece cuts are also possible, i.e. consisting of a left and a right half, which with formation of a back seam, if necessary by inserting a closure element, such as a Zipper, assembled to the back part 1 of the skirt become.

The back part 1 shown in Fig. 1 for a skirt shows the essential features of the present invention. In the waist area 2 or on waistband 3, the cut is increased, i.e. in the Back in, for example roughly bell-shaped, towards the middle extended there. There is a pair to the left and right of it of darts 4 provided. These darts 4 extend from the waist or the waistband 3 essentially vertically downwards. The exact location, depth and length of the darts 4 are in Essentially only on the type of clothing or its fashionable cut or the desired final shape and of the Size dependent.

In the buttock area 5 of the back part 1 there are further darts 6 intended. The darts 6 essentially run from the seam edge 7 horizontally inwards. In the embodiment shown two darts 6 are provided on both sides, the spaced apart and one above the other. On each upper dart 6 runs on an outer Darts 4 without touching it. Preferably The dart 6 runs slightly below the dart 4 and somewhat beyond this. The bottom darts 6 are there preferably longer or deeper than the upper darts 6 and the inner darts 4 are longer than each outer darts 4. The interaction of the darts creates in the fabric web 8 a bulge, which is in the finished Garment around the buttocks of the garment carrying and sitting in a wheelchair. It little wrinkles are caused by sitting Garment that compromise aesthetics and comfort could. If necessary, a dart 4 is sufficient per side and / or 6 out. However, more than two darts 4 can also be used and / or 6 are provided.

The back part 1 shown in FIG. 1 for a skirt is cut to size narrowed to the knee height 9 and becomes the hem 10 on again. This tulip or primary glass shape of the cut is particularly suitable for skirts or dresses over knee length recommended, but not necessary, but can be in everyone There is no need to cut coats or trousers. At Rökken and dresses ensures the type of cut shown in any case, a slim figure-hugging silhouette while sitting.

Essential general feature of the blanks according to the invention is another darts running at knee height 9 11. This dart 11 extends transversely from a seam edge 7 to the other, the depth of the stitching, reversed as usual, increases from the outside in. The dart depth corresponds a little less than the amount of fabric that is bent Knees would wrinkle in the back of the knee. Again silhouette Fit and comfort through this measure for one the person wearing the garment and sitting in a wheelchair improved or guaranteed.

For coats, especially bathrobes, darts 4 and / or 6 also by appropriate folds on the waistband 3 or be replaced at the seam edges 7.

Fig. 2 shows schematically a front web of a skirt part in Cutting. At this point it becomes representative of everyone conceivable front parts 1 described a piece of clothing. Such parts include therefore generally also cuts for pants, coats or dresses.

The front part 12 shown in FIG. 2 for a skirt is in one piece intended. But they are also two-part blanks possible, i.e. with a left and a right half, which forming a front seam, if necessary inserting fasteners such as buttons, zipper or the like assembled to the front of the skirt become.

The front part 12 shown in FIG. 2 for a skirt shows the essential features of the present invention. In the waist area 13 or on the collar 14 is the cut from the outside inside, i.e. towards the middle, slightly lowered. Like the one in Fig. 1 shown back part 1 for a skirt is the blank of the front part 12 to the knee height 9 and is narrowed continue to the hem 10 again. This tulip or primitive glass shape the cut is, as I said, especially for knee length Skirts or dresses are recommended but not necessary but in any case omitted for cutting coats or trousers. The type shown guarantees skirts and dresses cut in any case a narrow silhouette around the thigh, Knee and lower leg of the wearer who is in a wheelchair sitting. Essential general feature of the invention Cuttings from front parts 12 are at knee height 9 Darts 15. These darts 15 extend transversely from one respective seam edge 7 directed towards the center. Preferably are, as shown, two darts on each seam edge 7 15 provided, which are spaced from one another and one above the other are arranged, one of these darts 15 each above the knee height and the other slightly below the knee height is provided. In cooperation with the dart 11 in the back part 1 encloses the garment in the finished state in particularly suitably the knees of the garment person carrying and sitting in a wheelchair. An unnecessary one Drapery, which disrupts silhouette and comfort avoided.

As can also be seen from FIG. 2, the hem edge 10 of the Front part 12 towards the middle, for example bell-shaped, extended. This will compensate for a difference in length between back part 1 and front part 12, which is when sitting results, achieved. Again the silhouette of the garment becomes improved and the case of a garment adjusted or adjusted, which is normally when standing results.

In the event that it is the front part 12 or the front parts 12 of a jacket, the darts 15 in Knee height 9 replaced by a corresponding fold his.

In Figures 3 and 4 are blanks for back parts 16 and Front parts 17 shown for a pair of pants. The same elements are provided with the same reference numbers here.

The back part, which is pulled up strongly at the waist 3 towards the middle (for a trouser leg) has in the waist area 2 or buttock area 5 darts 4 and 6 again. In the knee area 9 is again transversely running darts 11 is provided, which of a Seam edge 7 extends to the other, the depth of the stitching, conversely as usual, increases from the outside in. How This figure clearly shows the cut of the trousers through a strong extension or increase of the federal government characterized.

The front part 17 shown in FIG. 4 for a trouser leg has at knee level darts 15 again, which are above and below extend the knee height 9 from the outside to the inside. Here it becomes very clear that compared to the back part 16 Front part in the waist area is greatly shortened, which in particular it is avoided that the waistband when sitting on the Belly presses. The same effects are achieved with the darts like the skirt described above.

In Fig. 5 is now one with the features of the invention equipped trousers sketchy. From this sketch it can be seen that the pants in the buttocks area 5 by the Darts 4 and 6 a clear bulge is preformed that take care of the buttocks of the im Wheelchair seated wearer hugs, making an unsightly drape is avoided. The high gate in the Back area 19 of the waistband 3 can be seen in the abdominal area 20 is significantly lowered. This results in great comfort. Darts 15 and 11 are shown at knee height 9. From this it can be seen that the attachment in particular the dart 11 already bends the downpipe is provided. The darts 15 avoid unnecessary folds, so that the trouser leg is shapely around the thighs, knees and Lower leg of the wearer.

In Fig. 6 a dress 21 is shown sketchily, the Skirt part 22 with the features described in Figures 1 and 2 Blanks is equipped. Another description these features are therefore not required.

However, what should be pointed out again is the fact that it is clear from this presentation that the Skirt part cut higher in the back and lower on the belly is. On the skirt part 22 is an upper part 23 consisting of a back part 24 and front part 25 cut or what is essential to the invention is, only the back parts of skirt part 22 and Upper part 23 are sewn together or connected. The front part 25, also in blouse form with lapels or the like can be carried out, is extended towards the lower hem 26, so that it falls over the skirt waistband 3 when sitting. The top 23 can otherwise like all usual clothes tops, with or designed without a neckline, different shoulder solutions etc. his.

In Fig. 7 the embodiment of a jacket is sketchy shown. Like the dress 21, the lower part is like that in the Figures 1 and 2 described blanks executed. Because it if it is a coat, it must of course be in the front be made in two parts, so that one half over the to beat others. The upper part 23 is with the lower part 22 again connected only via the respective back parts. essential Characteristic are the attached darts 4, 6, 11 and 15 which are the good fit for one in a wheelchair guarantee seated person. It is also essential here that the back part of the skirt part 22 is greatly extended upwards and the front part is slightly shortened, make sure that the front part 25 of the jacket is seated over beats the waistband 3 of the skirt part. By the invention A wheelchair user is self-sufficient in the cut version Able to put on a coat, be it a bathing or outdoor coat. The garment is simply placed in the wheelchair, the wheelchair user sits on it and locks the "skirt part". Through the made exclusively in the back part The upper part can be connected by the upper and lower part be opened wide so that the person can easily handle the Poor in the coat sleeves.

For garments equipped with the features according to the invention can use all the usual materials used in the clothing industry are used. In particular the garments can also be made of breathable and sweat absorbent materials. The invention Embodiments of the blanks can also be transferred to underwear and the like. With some Tops, i.e. jackets, sweaters, pullovers, blouses, shirts and the like it is important to ensure that the back parts are overlapped towards the buttocks and the front parts are somewhat are shortened so that the latter does not open when sitting stand up and throw unfavorable folds.

Claims (14)

Garment with integrated seating comfort, in particular for people bound to the wheelchair, which is formed from blanks corresponding to the respective front and back parts of the garment, back parts extending downwards from the waist being extended or increased in the area towards the waist, a) from the waist essentially vertically straight down at least two darts and b) at least one darts running essentially horizontally are provided in the buttocks area,
so that a seat shape is formed in the sewn state. Garment according to claim 1, characterized in that a) four darts and b) two darts are provided. Garment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the back parts running from the waist down in the back of the knee area have a darts which meet from the outside inwards and meet in the middle, and the corresponding front parts at knee height have at least one lateral, horizontally running darts, so that a squat is indicated in the sewn-up state. Garment according to claim 3, characterized in that a dart is provided laterally in each case in the front parts running downwards from the waist above and below the knee area. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it is further designed as pants. Garment according to claim 5, characterized in that the pants legs are provided with a side Velcro or zipper. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it is further designed as a skirt. Garment according to claim 7, characterized in that the skirt can be closed laterally by means of Velcro, zipper or button closure. Garment according to claim 7 and / or 8, characterized in that an upper part is formed on the skirt part, such that only the back part of the upper part is sewn to the back part (s) of the skirt and the front part of the upper part loosely over the Rock band hangs. Garment according to claim 9, characterized in that the front part of the upper part consists of two corresponding parts which can be closed in the middle or laterally. Garment according to one of claims 9 or 10, characterized in that the front part of the upper part is extended towards the lower hem edge. Garment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the front part or the front parts of a skirt or trousers part is / are extended in relation to the back part. Clothing in the form of a top, which is in the The cut is characterized by the fact that it extends in the back and adapted to the shape of the seat according to claims 1 to 4 is. Garment according to claim 13, characterized in that it is cut shorter in the front part.

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