EP3704981A1

EP3704981A1 - An aerodynamic hump for a garment

Info

Publication number: EP3704981A1
Application number: EP20161637.2A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Luca Alessandrini; Thierry Maniguet
Original assignee: Sas Access Equip Motos France
Current assignee: Sas Access Equip Motos France
Priority date: 2019-03-07
Filing date: 2020-03-06
Publication date: 2020-09-09
Also published as: IT201900003315A1

Abstract

Aerodynamic hump (2) for garment (3), preferably sport garment, in particular for motorcycle suit or jacket, the hump comprising:
- an underlying base body (4),
- a portion (10) with a substantially laminar developing, preferably part of said garment (3), which is positioned externally and above with respect to said underlying base body (4),
- at least one covering body (6) which is positioned externally and above said portion (10) and is removably associated with the underlying base body (4), said at least one covering body (6) having at least one external surface portion (11), configured so as to define and give, alone or in combination with said base body (4), an aerodynamic effect to said hump,
- fastening means (15, 15') configured to constrain said covering body (6) to the underlying base body (4) by crossing said portion (10) with a substantially laminar development.

Description

The present invention relates to an aerodynamic hump for a garment, preferably sports garment, in particular for a suit or jacket for a motorcyclist, a cyclist, a skier or the like.
The idea of positioning a hump in the rear area of a motorcyclist garment, in particular of a motorcyclist suit, is known in order to allow the pilot, when assuming the "egg" shape, to obtain a more effective penetration. aerodynamics in the area of the rear helmet.
The use of the hump in a motorcyclist suit was born essentially for aerodynamic needs in order to connect the helmet with the suit in the shoulder area of the motorcyclist, even if over time other functions have been added to this function such as the containment function of components of the airbag (electronics, sensors, cylinder) and possibly moisturizing liquid for the pilot as well as the aesthetic function and/or advertising vehicle.
The fact that the main function of the hump is the aerodynamic one requires that, especially in the competitive field, each hump is tailor made for each pilot based on the needs and characteristics of both the pilot (such as, for example, the size of the helmet, the driving position , etc.), that of the vehicle, as well as the corresponding aerodynamic tests made. This need for customization requires to modify/adapt the mold of each hump, with a consequent increase in costs.
Furthermore, at present, it is particularly laborious to adapt and modify the molds of the standard shape and size humps so as to customize them according to the pilot and the vehicle.
The humps of known type are generally made by injection molding or thermoforming. Advantageously, in this way it is possible to obtain a body presenting one or more internal cavities intended for housing components of the airbag. However, these humps are particularly heavy and expensive, as well as being extremely laborious/difficult to customize since they substantially require a mold for each shape and size of the hump to be made.
Furthermore, in some types of known humps, installation and relative fixing by means of screws, inside the hollow area delimited by the hump, of a box or suitable partitions in plastic material can be provided in order to define a space for the housing the airbag module. Still, in other known solutions, the housings for the airbag components provide for the creation inside the hump of handmade inserts, which are not aesthetically pleasing, as well as unprofessional.
Further, in general, the replacement of the known types of humps in the suit (or in another motorcycle garment) is a rather complicated operation as it requires a series of rather laborious processes, also considering that the rear area of the suit is generally intended to receive advertising and/or identification writings from sponsors.
WO 02/080715 describes a multifunctional device, in particular for motorcyclists, which is formed by a support base, which acts as a protective shield for the motorcyclist's back, and on which a series of elements can be removably attached, for example a protruding aerodynamic wing, an indicator light, a container for liquids or ventilation means. Depending on the element that is attached to the support base, the device can be applied entirely outside the motorcycle suit or it can be applied under the suit itself (in particular between the back and the suit): for example, in the case of aerodynamic wing or indicator light, the entire device is mounted externally with respect to the motorcycle suit, while in the case of a container for liquids, the entire device is mounted below the suit, between the suit and the back of the motorcyclist.
WO2007/116377 describes a motorcycle suit comprising a hump-shaped rear aerodynamic appendage. In particular, this appendix is formed by a first portion which is permanently fixed externally to the suit and, within said first portion, a body which has a convex external surface is then removable. Furthermore, heat exchange means are housed inside said body, for example a Peltier cell, which are then connected with a plurality of peripheral cooling elements which are inserted in special pockets present on the motorcycle suit, and for this purpose to cool specific portions of the body of the motorcyclist wearing the suit. In this solution the entire hump - i.e. both the first portion and the body housing the heat exchange means - are fixed to the outer surface of the suit. Furthermore, the first portion is configured to mate with a single standard and predefined shape body.
EP 2 671 463 describes a motorcycle suit with which a soft material undersuit is associated. In particular, the undergarment garment has a pocket which is defined in the area of the back of the wearer and inside which a rigid hump-shaped element is positioned; more in detail, moreover, the hump-shaped element houses a source of pressurized gas and an electronic unit for activating inflatable elements provided on the suit. In this solution, the entire hump, which is made/defined by a single piece, is completely housed inside a pocket which is however defined in an under-garment garment, which therefore is intended to be worn underneath of the suit.
The object of the present invention is to propose an aerodynamic hump for a garment, preferably a sport garment and in particular for a motorcycle suit, which eliminates the aforementioned drawbacks present in traditional solutions.
Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic hump whose replacement inside the motorcycle clothing is quick and easy.
Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic hump whose shape can be customized simply, quickly and inexpensively.
Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic hump which, in particular in the context of sporting competitions, allows for rapid development.
Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic hump which has high aerodynamic characteristics and at the same time defines an optimal housing for airbag components.
Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic hump which allows to separate its aerodynamic function from that of housing the components of the airbag or other elements.
Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic hump which defines a housing for airbag components and which, at the same time, allows a quick and easy replacement of the hump.
Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic hump which can be easily, quickly and with low costs.
Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic hump which can be produced, at least in part, in series and quickly and efficiently.
Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic hump which allows to obtain a pleasant overall aesthetic effect and which gives the observer the sensation of facing a high quality solution, both aesthetically and functionally.
Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic hump which results in high functional standards and at the same time of affordable cost, thus allowing the possibility of its diffusion on a large scale.
Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic hump which is an improvement and/or alternative with respect to traditional solutions.
Another object of the invention is to propose an aerodynamic hump with an alternative characterization, both in functional and implementation terms, with respect to the traditional ones.
All these purposes, whether considered alone or in any combination thereof, and others which will result from the following description are achieved, according to the invention, with an aerodynamic hump for garment, preferably sport garment and in particular for a motorcycle suit, having the characteristics indicated in claim 1.
The present invention is further clarified below in a preferred form of practical embodiment thereof, given by way of non-limiting example with reference to the attached drawings, in which:

figure 1: shows a view perspective view of a motorcycle suit with the hump according to the present invention,
figure 2: shows a perspective view from above of a hump according to the invention in an assembled configuration and in which an airbag module and a hydration module are represented in partially exploded perspective view,
figure 3: shows an exploded perspective view of a hump according to the invention, applied in a motorcycle garment,
figure 4: shows a perspective view of the lower surface of the hump according to the invention.

As can be seen from the figures, the aerodynamic hump according to the invention - indicated overall with the reference number 2 - for a garment 3, preferably sport garment, in particular for a motorcycle suit, to which reference will always be made for brevity below. , is modular and includes at least two elements (pieces) 4 and 6, each of which is mainly intended for a specific and corresponding function.
In particular, the aerodynamic hump 2 according to the invention is suitable to be applied in a garment, for example a suit or a jacket, which is worn over any other garments (for example an undergarment) and above which they are not however, wear additional clothing. In essence, the aerodynamic hump 2 according to the invention is suitable for being applied in the outermost garment which is intended to be worn by a subject, in particular for carrying out a sports gesture or in any case a moving/running activity. Suitably, according to the language of the prior art, "hump" 2 here means the swelling or in any case the deformed portion which protrudes with respect to the remaining rear and upper part of a garment, and in particular of a motorcycle suit 3, and more specifically it is positioned in the rear part of the garment which - once it is worn - covers the upper part of the back up to the area between the rider's shoulders (see fig. 1).
In particular, the hump 2 comprises:

an underlying base body 4,
a substantially laminar development portion 10 which is positioned externally and above with respect to said underlying base body 4,
a covering body 6 which is positioned externally and to the above the portion 10 and is removably associated with the underlying base body 4,
fastening means configured to constrain said covering body 6 to the underlying base body 4 through said portion 10.

The covering body 6 comprises at least one external surface portion 11, configured so that alone, or in combination with said base body 4 (once these have been mutually associated), it defines and gives an aerodynamic effect to said hump. Preferably the aerodynamic effect of said hump 2 can only be conferred by said covering body 6, and, in particular, by its external surface portion 11.
Conveniently, the substantially laminar development portion 10 comprises a portion of an article, preferably of leather (natural and/or synthetic) and/or fabric (i.e. obtained by weaving threads) and/or non-woven fabric, and/or similar materials, with an extension of the thickness that is much less than that of the other two dimensions (length and width). In particular, the portion 10 with a substantially laminar development comprises a first surface which faces inwardly and towards the underlying base body 4, and a second surface which faces outwardly and towards the covering body 6.
Suitably, said substantially laminar development portion 10 covers externally said underlying base body 4,outside
Conveniently, the base body 4 is positioned below a corresponding portion 10 of the motorcycle garment, while the covering body 6 is positioned above said portion 10 (i.e. on the surface 13 of the latter facing outwards). In particular, in this case, the covering body 6 is associated with the base body 4 at the portion 10 which covers/covers the latter and is mechanically fixed to the base body 4 by means of fastening means which pass through said portion 10.
Conveniently, the external surface portion 11 of the covering body 6 has a curved shape with concavity facing the base body 4. In particular, the covering body 6 is hollow internally and is defined by a concave laminar body, with concavity facing towards the base body 4. Conveniently, the covering body 6 is associated with the underlying base body 4 at the perimetral edge of said covering body 6.
Advantageously, the base body 4 is configured so as to define at least one internal cavity 20 (see fig. 4) for housing components of a traditional airbag module 5 and/or a hydration module 7 (such as for example a container (bag) for u n moisturizing liquid to drink) and/or other useful motorcycle components/elements. Preferably, the internal cavity 20 is open and is defined on a lower (internal) surface 21 of the base body 4 which is opposite to the upper (external) surface 22 of the same with which the covering body 6 is associated.
Advantageously, the covering body 6 can be removably associated with the base body 4. Preferably, the covering body 6 acts essentially as an external shell to be applied on the underlying base body 4 which is positioned below the portion 10 forming part of the garment 3 (see . fig. 3).
Advantageously, the covering body 6 partially or preferably covers the base body 4 above the substantially laminar portion 10.
Advantageously, the base body 4 and the covering body 6 - when they are mutually associated - define a substantially tapered shape which is analogous to the overall shape of a traditional aerodynamic hump.
Preferably, said base body 4 has a substantially curved shape which delimits said internal cavity. Suitably, said internal cavity is open on the bottom and/or in correspondence with another area thereof.
In essence, in the aerodynamic hump 2 according to the present invention, the base body 4 is intended primarily - preferably exclusively - to define the housing for components of the airbag module 5 and/or of the hydration module 7 or for any other components or elements useful for motorcycles, while the covering body 6 is intended primarily - preferably exclusively - to define the highly customizable aerodynamic conformation of the entire hump.
Suitably, the components of the airbag module 5 and/or the hydration module 7 or any other components can be housed directly within the cavity 20 defined in the base body 4 and/or can be inserted inside suitable containment envelopes (not shown) which, in turn, are mounted and housed inside the cavity 20 defined in the base body 4. Advantageously, in the latter case, the containment envelopes can be fixed inside the cavity 20 defined in the base body 4 for interlocking or by means of suitable removable fastening means, such as for example screws or even Velcro.
Advantageously, the base body 4 can also have a substantially aesthetic function so as to define a "first" underlying hump to be inserted into a corresponding and specific defined pocket of the garment 3. Conveniently, this base body 4 can also have a configuration (in terms of shape and/or size) not optimized from an aerodynamic point of view. In other words, before the application of the covering body 6, the base body 4 can be used to temporarily - and at least partially - fill the pocket 13 provided in the garment 3 so as to avoid that it remains completely empty and therefore floppy. , thus avoiding an aesthetic effect that can be unpleasant.
Advantageously, the base body 4 has substantially standardized shape and dimensions, preferably predefined. In particular, the base body 4 has a shape and dimensions which remain substantially the same and predefined and are not substantially modified/varied according to the characteristics of the pilot and/or the vehicle and/or the corresponding aerodynamic tests made.
Preferably, the base body 4 is made by injection molding or thermoforming, thus defining a suitable containment and protection structure for the components of the airbag module 5 and/or for any other components 7 within corresponding seats 24 formed in the internal cavity 20, seats which can advantageously be obtained within the base body 4 through suitable partitions or undercuts.
Preferably, the covering body 6 is made by thermoforming starting from a flat sheet of expanded material, in particular polyurethane. Suitably, the covering body 6 can be obtained by injection molding using simplified molds; moreover, in this case, by using expanded material (for example polyurethane), the molds can be made of aluminum, thus obtaining an important cost reduction.
Advantageously, the covering body 6 is configured (i.e. it is shaped and dimensioned) mainly - preferably exclusively - to give alone, or in combination with the base body 4, an aerodynamic effect to said hump. Suitably, the aerodynamic effect is defined by the profile, in terms of size and shape, of the external surface portion 11 of the covering body 6.
Advantageously, the covering body 6 is highly customizable, in particular as regards the shape and/or the size; suitably, this allows the aerodynamic profile of the entire hump 2 to be changed quickly and easily. In particular, the covering body 6 can be customized for each pilot based on the characteristics of the pilot himself, on the basis of the characteristics of the vehicle, of the aerodynamic tests made, as well as on the basis of the characteristics of the track and/or the race. In particular, this means that covering bodies 6 of different shapes and sizes can be made, which can be associated (at different times and separately to each other) to the same base body 4, and this in order to modify/adapt the aerodynamic profile of the hump 2. Conveniently, for this purpose, a plurality of molds can be provided, each of which is intended to be used to create a corresponding configuration (in terms of shape and/or size) of said covering body 6.
Conveniently, as said, the covering body 6 can be associated with the base body 4 by means of fastening means which cross the portion 10 with a substantially laminar development.
Suitably, in the substantially laminar developing portion 10 are obtained corresponding through holes 17 to allow the passage of the fastening means to allow to constrain the covering body 6 and the base body to each other.
Conveniently, in the substantially laminar developing portion 10 no through openings are present, which are instead obtained from the same fastening means as they pass through said portion 10 due to their application in order to constrain together the covering body 6 and the base body 4.
Conveniently, said fastening means include mechanical coupling means, preferably by interlocking or by the use of fasteners.
Suitably, the fastening means can be integrated and be part of the covering body 6 and/or of the base body 4, and/or comprise separate elements/organs which engage directly within the covering 6 and/or of base 4 body, and/or comprise separate elements which engages with corresponding counter-elements fixed/inserted or integral with the covering 6 and/or base 4 body.
Advantageously, as said, said base body 4 is inserted/positioned inferiorly with respect to a portion 10 of the garment, while the covering body 6 is positioned above said portion 10 of the garment.
Suitably, the covering body 6 and the base body 4 are configured to be removably fixed to each other by means of suitable first fastening means 15 associated with/defined on said covering body 6 and suitable second fastening means 15 associated with/defined on said base body 4. Preferably, the fastening means 15, 15' can comprise for example screws and bolts configured to be associated/integrated with bodies 4, 6, for example by means of special seats present in both bodies themselves, or alternatively, can comprise interlocking means which may have suitable male elements and corresponding female elements present respectively on bodies 4 and/or 6.
Preferably, neither the base body 4 nor the covering body 6 are fixed directly to the portion 10 substantially laminar and, in particular, to the portion 10 of said garment 3.
Conveniently, the portion 10 with a substantially laminar development is clamped between the covering body 6 and the base body 4. In essence, the substantially laminar portion 10 is sandwiched between the covering body 6 and the base body 4, which are constrained to each other by means of the fastening means.
For example, the base body 4 can be fixed to the covering body 6 by means of suitable members (for example screws) which pass through a substantially laminar portion 10, comprising for example at least one layer of fabric of the garment 3. Conveniently, this it allows a simple and quick release of the covering body 6 from the underlying base body 4, to then replace it with a different covering body 6 to be then always tied to the same base body 4, thus avoiding having to replace the entire garment.
Suitably, in order to be able to couple a plurality of different covering bodies 6 to the same base body 4, the covering bodies 6 can have said first fastening means 15 in standard and predefined positions, that is, which do not change, for example, varying the dimensions of the covering body 6, thus being compatible with the corresponding second fastening means 15' present on said base body 4. Suitably, also the second fastening means 15' can remain in the same position even in the case of base 4 of different shapes and/or sizes.
Advantageously, the fastening means can allow the mutual position of said base body 4 and said covering body 6 to be adjusted. This can for example be achieved by means of a plurality of shaped openings (for example with slots), integrated and/or associated to said base body 4 and/or to said covering body 6, within which corresponding engagement members (for example screws) can be moved, integrated and/or associated with said base body 4 and/or with said covering body 6 and this in order to move said covering body 6 forward or backward with respect to said base body and thus be able to modify the overall aerodynamic profile of said hump 2 always using the same covering body 6.
Preferably, the base body 4 has, at its external surface 22, a slightly hollowed portion 9, which thus defines a seat for the interlocking engagement of the covering body 6.
Advantageously, in ag when it reaches the fastening means that connect the covering body 6 to the base body 4, said covering body 6 can also be fixed directly to the (only) portion 10 with a substantially laminar development by means of traditional rapid coupling means, preferably by means of clips, rivets , buttons (for example mushroom-shaped), velcro, zip, etc. Conveniently in this case, the rapid coupling means are mounted on the portion 10.
The solution according to the present invention is particularly advantageous since the customization of the hump is extremely easy and quick since it is sufficient to select and apply the most suitable/appropriate covering body 6 above the portion 10 of the garment 3, without thus having to modify or open the garment at the area 13, preferably pocket-shaped, which covers or inside which the base body 4 is inserted. Advantageously, therefore the same base body 4 always remains inserted within the pocket-shaped area 13.
Conveniently, the aforesaid portion 10 of the garment 3, which is clamped between the base body 4 and the covering body 6, can comprise one or more layers, preferably made of natural or synthetic leather, or in fabric or other suitable covering used to make motorcycle clothing.
Preferably, the portion 10 of the garment 3 can be made entirely or partially of elastic material.
The present invention also includes a garment 3, preferably a motorcycle suit, provided with a hump 2 like the one described above and in which said portion 10, which is clamped between the external covering body 6 and the underlying internal base body 4, belongs to said garment. Preferably, the underlying internal base body 4 is housed inside a pocket 13 of the garment 3 and, therefore, said portion 10 crossed by the fastening means - which secure the external covering body 6 to the underlying internal base body 4 - is defined by the outermost part that defines said pocket.
The present invention also relates to a method for identifying and/or defining the aerodynamic hump 2 for a garment 3, preferably sport garment, in particular for a suit or jacket for a motorcyclist, cyclist, skier or the like, which is optimized based on the needs and characteristics of the pilot and/or that of the vehicle and/or the corresponding aerodynamic tests. In particular, said method provides for:

starting from a garment having a base body 4 inserted below a portion 10 with a substantially laminar development defined in said garment,
preparing and/or making, to then make available, at least two covering bodies 6 having different configurations between them, in terms of shape and/or dimensions,
carry out, for each of said at least two covering bodies 6, the following operations until the covering body 6 is identified which allows - alone or in combination with the base body 4 - to obtain the hump 2 with the best/desired aerodynamic profile:
- move the covering body 6 closer and/or position it above the substantially laminar portion 10 that covers the base body 4,
- constrain between them the covering body 6, thus positioned and/or approached, and the base body 4 by means of fastening means which pass through said portion 10, to thus define a corresponding hump 2,
- during the performance or simulation (for example through a wind tunnel) of a sports gesture or in any case of a moving/running activity by the subject wearing the garment 3 equipped with said hump 2, measure and/or evaluate the characteristics and/or the aerodynamic efficiency and/or the aerodynamic profile of the corresponding hump 2.

Hump 2 has been described mainly in its application in a motorcycle suit, however it is understood that it can also be applied in a garment usable in any environment where, during the performance of a certain gesture, the wearer moves at high speed in an uncovered position, that is, in contact with the air he is passing through.
From what has been said it is clear that the hump according to the invention is particularly advantageous compared to the traditional ones in that:

allows to obtain a high customization of the aerodynamic effect at low costs and also keeping the function of containment and protection of the module unchanged airbags or other components,
is of rapid, simple and economic construction, since the base body can be easily made by injection molding or thermoforming, according to standardized dimensions and shape, and therefore in series, while the covering body can be made by thermoforming or with simpler (and therefore less expensive) molds and can be customized according to the needs or aerodynamic requirements,
it is easy and simple to apply and replace in the garment, especially in the motorcycle suit.

In particular, the solution according to the present invention differs from WO 02/080715 , WO 2007/116377 and EP 2 671 463 in that none of these describes an aerodynamic device in which a portion of the garment is clamped between an underlying body of base, positioned below said portion, and a covering body, which is positioned above said portion, and in which the covering body is removably constrained, by means of the fastening means which pass through said portion of the garment, to the basic body. This solution is particularly advantageous in that the customization of the hump is extremely easy and rapid since it is sufficient to select and apply the most suitable/appropriate covering body above the portion of the garment, below which it always remains the same. basic body.

Claims

Improved aerodynamic hump (2) for garment (3), preferably sport garment, in particular for motorcycle suit or jacket, characterized in that it comprises:
- an underlying base body (4),

- a portion (10) with a substantially laminar developing, preferably part of said garment (3), which is positioned externally and above with respect to said underlying base body (4),

- at least one covering body (6) which is positioned externally and above said portion (10) and is removably associated with the underlying base body (4), said at least one covering body (6) having at least one external surface portion (11), configured so as to define and give, alone or in combination with said base body (4), an aerodynamic effect to said hump,

- fastening means (15, 15') configured to constrain said covering body (6) to the underlying base body (4) by crossing said portion (10) with a substantially laminar development.
Hump according to claim 1, characterized in that said base body (4) is configured so as to define at least one internal cavity (20) for housing components of an airbag module (5) and/or a hydration module (7) and/or other components.
Hump according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body (4) has a shape and standard and predefined dimensions, while the covering body (6) has customizable shape and size.
Hump according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that:
- the base body (4) defines the housing for the airbag module (5)components and/or hydration module (7) or for any other components , and

- the covering body (6) defines the aerodynamic conformation of the entire hump (2).
Hump according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that:
- the base body (4) is made by injection molding or thermoforming, and/or

- the covering body (6) is made by thermoforming, preferably starting from a flat sheet of foam material.
Hump according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said covering body (6) is internally hollow and is defined by a concave laminar body, with its concavity facing the base body (4).
Hump according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said base body (4) has a three-dimensional conformation not optimized from the aerodynamic point of view.
Hump according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said portion (10) with a substantially laminar development includes the through holes (17) for the passage of said fastening means (15, 15') configured to constrain between them the covering body (6) and the base body (4).
Hump according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said fastening means (15, 15') comprise mechanical coupling means, preferably interlocking, associated and/or defined in said covering body (6) and/or in said base body (4).
Hump according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said fastening means (15, 15') comprise fixing elements/members which engage in corresponding seats provided in said covering body (6) and/or said base body (4).
Hump according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said at least one covering body (6) is also fastened removably and directly to said portion (10) with a laminar development, preferably by means of quick attachment and/or seam .
Hump according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said at least one portion (10) with a substantially laminar development comprises at least one layer of natural leather and/or synthetic, and/or fabric and/or non-woven fabric, and/or similar materials for the realization of a garment (3), preferably sport garment, and in particular for the realization of a motorcycle suit or jacket.
Sportswear (3), preferably sportswear, in particular a suit or jacket for a motorcyclist, a cyclist, a skier or the like, characterized in that it comprises, at the rear area of the garment which - when worn - covers the upper part of the back up to the area between the shoulders of the person wearing it, a hump (2) according to one or more of the preceding claims and also from the fact that said substantially laminar development portion (10) of the hump (2)) is defined by a portion of said garment (3).
Sports garment according to claim 13, characterized in that said base body (4) of said hump (2) is housed inside a pocket (13) and/or defined in said garment (3), said at least one covering body (6) is removably associated with the underlying base body (4) on the outside and above said pocket (13), said substantially laminar development portion (10) of the hump (2) is defined by the outermost part of the pocket (13) of and/or defined in said garment (3).
Method for identifying and/or defining an aerodynamic hump (2) for a garment (3), preferably sport garment, in particular for a suit or jacket for a motorcyclist, cyclist, skier or the like, which is optimized on the basis of needs and characteristics of the pilot and/or of the vehicle and/or of the corresponding aerodynamic tests made, characterized in that:
- starting from a garment (3) having a base body (4) inserted under a portion (10) with a substantially laminar development defined in said garment,

- at least two covering bodies (6) having different configurations are made available,

- for each of said at least two covering bodies (6), the following operations are carried out until the covering body (6) which allows, either alone or in combination with the base body (4), to obtain the hump (2) with the desired aerodynamic profile:
- bringing the covering body (6) closer and/or position to the above the portion (10) with a substantially laminar development which covers the base body (4),

- constraining together the covering body (6), thus positioned and/or approached, and the base body (4) by means of fastening means (15, 15') which pass through said portion (10), thus defining a corresponding hump (2),

- during the performance or simulation of a sports gesture or in any case of a moving/running activity by the subject wearing the garment (3) provided with said hump (2) the characteristics and/or the aerodynamic efficiency and/or the aerodynamic profile of the corresponding hump (2) are detected/measured and/or assessed.