JP2006504877A - Motorcyclist garments with improved comfort - Google Patents

Abstract

A stretchable insert (15, 25) is incorporated into selected parts of a motorcyclist garment, such as a leather suit, such as legs and arms. The shape of the insert and the mode of application are determined so that the shape of the garment resting state corresponds to the posture that the wearer takes when riding the motorcycle. Ensure that movement is allowed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a garment used by a motorcyclist, and more particularly to not only a suit in which trousers are inseparably combined with a body piece but also a body piece itself, that is, a jacket and trousers.

  This type of garment is usually made of leather and is characterized by an ill-matched state of use. The first state of use is relevant when riding a motorcycle, the clothing not only fits on the body of the person wearing it and prevents unwanted aerodynamic effects, but also moves. Must not be disturbed. This is particularly necessary in sports competitions, but is not limited to this. The second state of use is relevant when a person is not straddling a motorcycle saddle, and the garment must allow the wearer to walk, generally free movement of the upper and lower limbs. In most cases, manufacturers tend to make garments with the task of making them suitable for this second use state, and the adaptation to the first use state is impaired. This is inconvenient and frustrating for many users.

  There is a leather suit disclosed in Patent Document 1 as a design that attempts to solve such a problem. This indicates that many stretch inserts are applied on the visible surface. Of the inserts described and exemplified throughout this document, there is only one “U” -shaped elastic strip, which consists of three parts. The two are applied to both sides of the torso, and the folds in the insert are substantially vertical in the rest state (ie, the suit is not worn). The other is applied to the lower back and the corresponding fold is substantially horizontal. Here, the direction in which the elasticity is maximized at various portions of the U-shaped elastic band is a direction substantially perpendicular to a line extending in the longitudinal direction of the portion. However, the effect of this stretch insert is limited by the body torso, and this suit is more satisfactory than others, but it still has the best features for riding a motorcycle. It's hard to say. Furthermore, the U-shaped elastic band is obtained by forming the three portions and then sewing the ends together, and is designed to maintain the maximum stretched state after being applied to the suit. It should also be noted that it must be done. This complicates the manufacture of suits and thus increases costs. Other inserts with linear limited extensibility are applied to other parts of the suit.

European Patent Application No. 0950360

  What is desirable and actually forms the main object of the present invention is advantageous for the assumed posture and operation performed when riding a motorcycle, and also advantageous when used for sports competitions, To provide the user with clothes that do not limit the freedom of movement of the lower limbs and / or upper limbs when the wearer is not straddling a motorcycle saddle.

  A motorcyclist suit for achieving the above and other objects has the features set forth in the claims.

  Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the suit is preferably a garment in which leather trousers 10 and a body piece 20 are combined inseparably with each other, and a conventional stretch insert limited to the lower back is used. Have. Various zippers are provided, particularly those shown at 21 along the central axis of the front of the bodypiece 20, and others (not shown for simplicity) are the underside of the calf portion 12 and the sleeves. 22 is provided.

  In the present invention, the stretch insert is incorporated into the suit and attached to adjacent portions of the suit by surrounding stitches (not shown for simplicity). A ring-shaped insert 15 is formed on the leg portion of the pants, while an inverted L-shaped insert 25 is formed as a part of the body piece 20. All of these inserts are made using techniques well known to those skilled in the art. That is, a technique that combines a very thin layer of stretchable fiber with a layer of leather using lateral stitches placed close together to serve to ensure that it is fully stretched (if necessary, the middle of the reinforcing fiber Layer is also inserted).

  The ring-shaped insert 15 that forms part of the pants 10 actually extends continuously on both sides of the knee 16, ie the joint between the thigh 18 and the calf 12. In fact, each of these inserts, as is apparent from the plan view shown in the expanded state in FIG. 6A, is a central band 152 designed to be located below the thigh 18 above the knee 16 and the calf 12. Two connecting portions 154 designed to extend along the sides of the head, and two tapered wings extending further down and back along the calf to positions where the edges are close to each other. , Has. Here, in the shape when the suit according to the present invention is in a rest state (shown in FIGS. 1 to 4A), the angle formed between the axis of each calf 12 and each thigh 18 is 80 degrees to 100 degrees. In the meantime, it is preferably 90 degrees. In the most common motorcycle riding conditions, i.e. non-competitive riding conditions, the angle between the axis of each calf 12 and each thigh 18 is believed to be exactly between 80 and 100 degrees, preferably about 90 degrees. For example, the present invention provides ergonomic features that fully satisfy the wearer's requirements in the first state of use. In this state, the insert 15 has a plurality of folds that are substantially equidistant separated by a groove, as shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 4A, and 5B.

Furthermore, this does not have any adverse effect on the other use states of the suit as follows. That is,
FIG. 5A relates to the suit wearer's walking (or upright in any case) posture, and the above-mentioned angle is close to 180 degrees, for example, 165 degrees.
FIG. 5C relates to the first riding posture during a motorcycle competition, and the angle described above is about 60 degrees.
FIG. 5D relates to the second riding posture during a motorcycle competition, and the above-mentioned angle is less than about 45 degrees, for example 36 degrees.

  As is clear from a comparison between FIG. 5B and FIG. 5A, the folds of the insert 15 are more dense on the knee 16 and are more spaced apart on the calf 12, while FIGS. 5C and 5D show the folds of the insert. Are more spaced apart on the knee 16 and more or less dense on the calf 12.

  FIG. 7 shows a modification of the present invention, in which the tapered wing of the insert 15 extends to the hem of the trouser 10 of the suit, in fact, to the immediate vicinity of the heel.

  As another example, by incorporating a ring-shaped elastic insert in the sleeve 22 of the body piece of the suit or in either side of the elbow, that is, the joint between the upper arm and the forearm, the suit rests. At some point, the shape of the body piece will be substantially similar to that described above with respect to the trousers and can be adapted to the most normal conditions when riding a motorcycle.

  In a suit with a conventional design, the insert applied on the knee (eg, indicated by reference numeral 17 in FIG. 4B) generally extends to a limited extent and extends to either side of the knee. It is not a thing, it is just on it. As shown in FIG. 4B, the angle between the calf 12 and the thigh 18 is about 130 degrees, which is considerably different from the angle when taking any other posture when riding a motorcycle. Therefore, the conventional suit is inferior in ergonomic design and does not sufficiently satisfy the first state at the time of use.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the stretchable insert 25 incorporated in the body piece 20 of the suit according to the present invention has a first side 252 extending along both sides of the torso and an upper side, that is, a shoulder 24 </ b> A. And a second side portion 254 inclined toward the front. Throughout the entire extension of the insert 25, the crease is inclined about 45 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis of the trunk in a shape corresponding to the rest state of the suit, and the arm 22A when riding a motorcycle is raised (FIG. 8). (See FIG. 10) and the state where the spine 26A is bent (see FIG. 10).

  Other variations and embodiments may be employed within the scope defined by the appended claims. In particular, it should be recognized that what is the subject of the present invention includes not only the suit but also the trousers themselves and the body piece itself.

It is the figure seen from the suit outside for motorcyclists concerning the present invention, and trousers are shown in the shape in the rest state, ie, when the suit is not worn. It is the figure which looked at the suit of FIG. 1 from the front. It is the figure which looked at the suit of Drawing 1 from the back. 4A and 4B are views of the trousers of the suits according to the present invention and the conventional example as seen from the outside, respectively, so as to facilitate comparison of both suits when in a rest state. FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D are views from the same direction as the previous figure, showing four different shapes that can be taken by the leg of the pants of the suit according to the present invention in different usage situations. . 6A is a plan view showing the stretchable insert according to the present invention shown in FIG. 4A in a stretched state, and FIG. 6B is a plan view showing the conventional example shown in FIG. 4B in a stretched state. It is a figure which shows the modification of the elastic insertion body applied to the trousers of the suit which concerns on this invention similarly to FIG. 4A. It is the figure which showed the bodypiece which concerns on this invention partially from the outside in the shape when a suit wearer raised his arm. FIG. 9 is a view similar to FIG. 8 but showing the body piece in a shape when a suit wearer gets on a motorcycle. FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the stretchable insert of the body piece shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 in a stretched state.

Claims (4)

  A suit-shaped cyclist garment comprising a trouser (10) and a body piece (20) incorporating a stretchable insert, wherein the shape of the garment in a rest state is such that the wearer takes a ride when riding a motorcycle. A motorcyclist garment characterized in that the shape of the insert (15, 25) and the mode of application are determined so as to correspond.   3. A garment according to claim 2, characterized in that a ring-shaped elastic insert extending to the side of the joint (16) is incorporated in the garment part corresponding to the lower limb and / or upper limb.   The stretch insert (15) incorporated in the trouser (10) has a central band (152) designed to be applied to the lower part of the thigh above the knee (16) and the rear of the calf (12). Two tapered wings (156) designed to extend to the edges and close to each other, and are designed to extend inward and outward of the calf (12) between the central band and the tapered wings The angle between the calf (12) axis and the thigh (18) axis is between 80 degrees and 100 degrees, preferably 90 degrees. The garment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The body piece (20) is provided with two inverted L-shaped inserts (25), which are designed to extend from the bottom of the heel along the side of the trunk (first side ( 252) and a second side (254) designed to be inclined upward, ie towards the shoulder (24), and in the resting state, the angle between the folds of the respective inserts (25) is The garment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the garment is about 45 degrees with respect to a longitudinal axis of the torso.

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