JP2007247132A - Cyclist trousers - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide cyclist trousers easily effectively remarkably reducing symptoms of above-saddle pain, and to guarantee the cyclist excellent durability and maximum seating comfort on a saddle. <P>SOLUTION: In cyclist trousers (10) of the type comprising a plurality of portions of fabric reciprocally associated, perimetrically and at a median line of crotch (16), at a so-called above-saddle area, destined to be in contact with the saddle of a bicycle, a shaped protection pad being associated, two of the portions (17, 117, 217) of fabric (12) reciprocally associated at the median line of crotch (16), comprise at least one shaped protection pad each, said at least two shaped protection pads (18, 20) being positioned at the above-saddle area in reciprocally spaced relationship and symmetrically as to said median line of crotch (16). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a cyclist pant and a method for manufacturing the same.

  As a practical problem of cycling as a sport, regardless of amateur or professional level, a so-called “above-saddle pain” is known, which is a problem during pedaling movements. Related to friction is due to long-term contact between the bicycle saddle and the cyclist's perineal zone.

  In order to reduce these symptoms, it is important for the cyclist to take appropriate precautions in the upper saddle zone, in addition to the proper selection of the bicycle frame, its saddle shape and size. In other words, it is important that the cyclist use appropriate cyclist pants with a suitably shaped protective pad (referred to in technical terms as a “seat pad”) in the upper saddle area.

Sheet pads generally comprise a plurality of multi-layered materials and pads adapted to absorb shocks, and one or more fibrous layers that contact the cyclist's skin.
According to the prior art, such a protective sheet pad is attached to the pant fiber, for example, by stitching, hot melting, bonding or similar techniques and is located on the crotch of the pant.
Although it is an advantage from various viewpoints, disadvantages are recognized in the cyclist pants having the above-described configuration.

First, the pad is formed of a material that is more consistent (typically woven with elastic yarn) than the fibers used as part of the pants, and rubs and wrinkles the fibers. Because the ridges and similar shapes are made on it, it causes the cyclist inflammation / pain as a result of inevitable contact with the skin.
In addition, the pad at the center line of the crotch of the pants is an obstacle to the durability of the pants, that is, the good adhesion between the pants fibers woven with elastic yarn and the body of the cyclist. Configure.

  A technical problem constituting the basic tone of the present invention is to devise and provide a cyclist pant of the type described above, which can easily and effectively eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art. That is, by significantly reducing the pain symptoms described above, the cyclist is assured of good durability and maximum saddle riding comfort.

According to the present invention, the problem is a cyclist pant of the type described above, characterized in that it comprises two fiber parts each comprising at least one molded protective pad and interconnected by a crotch centerline, The two protective pads are solved by cyclist pants located in the upper saddle area so as to be spaced apart from each other and symmetrical to the center line of the crotch.
In fact, the pants of the present invention make conventional seat pads inconvenient and their function is connected by the crotch centerline (termed "crotch" in technical terms) described above. Can be realized by assembly.

  In the context of the present invention, the term “cyclist pants” means any type of sportswear for cyclists, the so-called upper saddle area being in contact with the bicycle saddle. Cyclist pants include, for example, short pants (with or without suspenders or reinforcing members), long pants (with or without suspenders or reinforcing members), tight pants (with or without suspenders or reinforcing members) And pants mentioned above of the type without suspenders but with half sleeves or long sleeve tops (in technical terms, usually called “body”).

  According to the cyclist pant and the manufacturing method thereof of the present invention, it is possible to ensure the cyclist good durability of the pant and maximum riding comfort by significantly reducing the symptoms of upper saddle pain. it can.

  The features and advantages of the cyclist pants of the present invention will be apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, but are not limited to the following embodiments.

Referring to the drawings, the entirety of the cyclist pant of the present invention is indicated by 10.
1 and 2 show short pants with suspenders. 1 and 2, the pant 10 is a plurality of interconnected fiber portions 12 at the crotch centerline 16 and at the periphery (ie, connected along at least a portion of their periphery). including.
The fiber portion 12 of the pants 10 is generally made of an elastic fiber. For example, the elastic fibers can be connected by a conventionally known method such as stitching by thread, taping, coupling, heat melting, laser stitching, ultrasonic stitching, adhesion, or the like.

Molded protective pads 18, 20 are connected for protection in the so-called upper saddle region, which contacts the cyclist's crotch and the bicycle saddle.
As these molded protective pads 18 and 20, a material known per se can be used. For example, polyurethane foam, foam rubber, silicone, gel or the like is used in order to appropriately absorb the impact.

In order to improve the durability of the pants 10 of the present invention, the two portions (17) in the fiber portion 12 joined by the crotch line 16 of the pants 10 include molded protective pads 18, 20 respectively (FIG. 3).
The fibers of the two parts 17 of the pants 10 are preferably stiffer than the fibers of the remaining fiber part 12.
Molded protective pads 18 and 20 are spaced apart from each other and are disposed in the upper saddle region symmetrically with respect to the crotch centerline 16. More particularly, the two molded protective pads 18 and 20 are physically separated from each other.

  In general, the molded protective pads 18 and 20 can have a variety of shapes, which can be the same shape and mirror image of each other. Alternatively, the molded protective pads 18 and 20 are more than two, preferably four, i.e. two on the front, two on the back and symmetrically arranged in a mirror image with respect to the center line 16 of the crotch. Preferably it is.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 4, in one embodiment of the present invention, each of the two portions 17 of the fibers are each in the form of a pocket and are connected to each other so as to define a hollow space. The molded protective pads 18 and 20 including the layer 22 and the second fiber layer 24 are disposed in the hollow space and connected to the first fiber layer 22 and the second fiber layer 24.
More specifically, the molded protective pads 18 and 20 are formed by the first fiber layer 22 and the second fiber by conventionally known methods such as thread stitching, taping, coupling, heat melting, laser stitching, ultrasonic stitching, and bonding. It can be connected to layer 24.

In FIG. 5, another embodiment of two portions of fiber 117 is shown. That portion 117 is contained within the cyclist pant 10 of the present invention, each including molded protective pads 18 and 20. In FIG. 5, the same or equivalent components from the functional viewpoints shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 described above are given the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted. Moreover, the part 117 is the same or equivalent functionally as the part 17 shown in FIGS. 1-4 mentioned above, and duplication description is abbreviate | omitted.
In particular, the two portions 117 each include a fibrous layer 122 to which the molded protective pads 18 and 20 are connected.

In general, the molded protective pads 18 and 20 may have the same shape and may be mirror images of each other. Alternatively, the molded protective pads 18 and 20 are more than two, preferably four, i.e. two on the front, two on the back and symmetrically arranged in a mirror image with respect to the center line 16 of the crotch. Preferably it is.
More specifically, the molded protective pads 18 and 20 can be connected to the fiber layer 122 by conventionally known methods such as stitching by thread, taping, coupling, heat melting, laser stitching, ultrasonic stitching, adhesion, and the like. .

  One surface (18a and 20a) of the molded protective pads 18 and 20 is in contact with or opposite to the fiber layer 122, while the opposite surface (18b and 20b) constitutes the outer surface of the portion 117. Yes. Once the pants are frayed, the opposite surfaces (18b and 20b) can be positioned to face the bicycle saddle or to face the cyclist's skin.

  The two parts 17 and 117 of the fiber mentioned above are connected by the crotch line of the pants 10 according to conventionally known methods such as thread stitching, taping, coupling, heat melting, laser stitching, ultrasonic stitching, bonding, etc. It should be noted that can be done.

  Each of the two fiber portions 17 and 117 described above may be formed from the same fiber as the other fiber portions 12 of the pants 10, but may be subjected to various processes. Of the two fiber portions 17 and 117 described above, in particular, at least the side of the cyclist that contacts the skin may be subjected to one process selected from the group consisting of scratches, raised or friction, and at least It is preferable that one side is subjected to friction processing. On the side of the above-mentioned fiber portion that has been subjected to such processing, a down-like raising that makes the side soft and comfortable is obtained. In other words, the action results in a typical “pile” fiber. Alternatively, the two parts 17 and 117 of the fiber described above may each be formed of a different fiber from the other fiber part 12 of the pant 10, but in any case suitable for this type of pant. It is preferred that the side of the fiber that has elastic properties and contacts the cyclist's skin, as described above, is soft and comfortable.

  The invention also relates to fiber portions 17 and 117 of the type described above. These fiber portions 17 and 117 are mirror image symmetric about the crotch centerline 16 of the pants 10 with a second fiber portion of the same type (respectively 17 and 117) and the crotch centerline 16. Connected to

  Below, the manufacturing method of the pants 10 for cyclists of the type mentioned above is demonstrated. The method includes forming a plurality of fiber portions 12 and interconnecting the fiber portions 12 at least around them and at the crotch centerline 16. Further, the method includes connecting at least one of the molded protective pads 18 and 20 to each of the two portions (17, 117) of the fiber portion 12 interconnected by the crotch centerline 16. The at least two molded protective pads 18, 20 are arranged in the cyclist pants 10 in a so-called upper saddle region that contacts the bicycle saddle, spaced apart from each other and symmetrical with respect to the crotch centerline 16. .

  In order to facilitate the above-described placement operation of the at least two molded protective pads 18 and 20, that is, to simplify the centering and relative positioning of the at least two molded protective pads 18 and 20, at least two molded The protective pads 18 and 20 are connected to each other by at least one bridge 19.

  FIG. 6 shows two fiber portions 217 included in the cyclist pant 10 of the present invention. The portions 217 are each provided with molded protective pads (18 and 20 respectively), which are connected by a bridge portion 19. In FIG. 6, the same reference number is attached | subjected to the component requirement which is the same or equivalent from the component requirement shown in FIGS. 1-4 mentioned above and a functional viewpoint, and duplication description is abbreviate | omitted. Moreover, the part 217 is functionally the same as the part 17 shown in FIGS. 1-4 mentioned above, or an equivalent thing, and duplication description is abbreviate | omitted.

The bridge 19 extends, for example, orthogonal to the center line of the cyclist pant 10, is substantially rectangular, and has a width L 1 that is shorter than the axial length L 2 of the molded protective pads 18 and 20. Have. For example, the width L1 can be about 15% or less of the axial length L2.
The bridge 19 is preferably positioned so that it remains substantially stationary with respect to the bicycle saddle during the normal pedal operation of the cyclist. In this case, the bridge 19 does not interfere with the “movement” of the two molded protective pads 18 and 20 during cyclist pedaling. Indeed, the two molded protective pads 18 and 20 connected by the bridge 19 are movable in substantially the same manner as the two molded protective pads 18 and 20 of FIG.

  The present invention also relates to a pair of fiber portions 217 of the type described above. Each of these pairs of portions 217 includes molded protective pads 18 and 20, which are connected by a bridge 19 that extends perpendicular to the crotch centerline 16 of the pants 10. ing.

A method for manufacturing a cyclist pant having the two fiber portions 217 of FIG. 6 will be described below.
The method includes forming a plurality of fiber portions 12 and interconnecting the fiber portions 12 with at least a portion of their periphery and a crotch centerline 16. In addition, at least one pair of molded protective pads 18 and 20 connected to each other by at least one bridge 19 spaced apart from each other is connected to two portions 217 of the fiber portion 12 connected to each other at the crotch centerline 16. The at least one pair of molded protective pads 18 and 20 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center line 16 of the crotch in the so-called upper saddle region of the cyclist pant 10 that contacts the bicycle saddle.

From the above description, the cyclist pants of the present invention can achieve various advantages including solving technical problems and making the saddle ride comfortable.
In addition, the pants are not wrinkled and can be reduced to an extent that there is almost no symptoms of upper saddle pain due to excellent durability.
A further advantage of the cyclist pants of the present invention is the fact that the surface of the protective pad can be increased appropriately when compared to the conventional one.

Another advantage of the cyclist pants of the present invention is the fact that the protective pads can move independently of each other and give the cyclist foot movement a great degree of freedom when compared to the conventional one. It is.
A further advantage of the cyclist pants of the present invention is the fact that it can improve the breathability of the upper saddle area compared to the conventional one, i.e. it has the property of better transpiration of sweat. Yes, this can better wick sweat away. In particular, in the embodiment of FIG. 5, since there is only one fiber layer in the upper saddle region, it is possible to dissipate more sweat.

  A further advantage of the cyclist pants of the present invention is the fact that, unlike the prior art, the center line of the pants crotch has no stitching, heat melting, adhesion, etc. to the pad. This makes the pants of the present invention particularly comfortable due to the elasticity of their crotch region, and thus gives freedom to the natural movement of the cyclist, with little restriction or obstacle, and irritation or irritation to the cyclist. Minimize opportunities. In addition, there is no risk of stitching where the pad comes off or detaches from the center line of the pants crotch, which can often occur with conventional pants.

  Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or improvements to the above-described cyclist pants to meet specific and non-essential components, all as defined in the claims. Protected by the claims.

It is a front view of the underpants for cyclists of this invention. It is a rear view of the pants for cyclists of this invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view of two fiber parts as viewed from above, that is, two fiber parts of the pants of FIG. 1 connected by a center line of a crotch of the pants. It is sectional drawing of the two fiber parts in the IV-IV line of FIG. It is sectional drawing of another two fiber parts in the IV-IV line of FIG. It is the enlarged plan view of another Example which looked at two fiber parts of the underpants of FIG. 3 from upper direction.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pants 12 Fiber part 16 Center line 17, 117, 217 Part 18, 20 Molding protection pad 18a, 20a One side 18b, 20b Opposite side 19 Bridge 22 1st fiber layer 24 2nd fiber layer 122 Fiber layer

Claims (15)

In a so-called upper saddle region, a molded protective pad connected to a plurality of fiber parts (12) connected to the saddle of the bicycle and connected to each other at the center line (16) of the crotch and at least part of the periphery. A cyclist pants (10) including:
The two parts (17, 117, 217) in the fiber part (12) interconnected by the crotch centerline (16) each comprise at least one molded protective pad (18, 20), and at least two Cyclist pants (10), characterized in that the molded protective pads (18, 20) are spaced apart from each other in the upper saddle region and symmetrically with respect to the crotch centerline (16).   Cyclist pants according to claim 1, wherein the two parts (17, 117, 217) of the fiber each comprising at least one molded protective pad (18, 20) are stiffer than the fibers of the other fiber parts (12). .   The pants for cyclists according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the molded protective pads are composed of a total of four on the front surface and two on the back surface, and are arranged in mirror symmetry with respect to the crotch center line (16).   The two portions (17) of fibers, each containing at least one molded protective pad, each comprise a first fiber layer (22) and a second fiber layer (24) interconnected to define a hollow space. The cyclist pant according to claim 1, further comprising at least two molded protective pads (18, 20) arranged in the hollow space and connected to the first and second fiber layers (22, 24).   The cyclist according to claim 4, wherein the molded protective pad is connected to the first and second fiber layers (22, 24) by stitching with a thread, taping, coupling, heat melting, laser stitching, ultrasonic stitching, adhesion, or the like. For pants.   The two portions (117) of fibers each comprising at least one molded protective pad (18, 20) each comprise a fiber layer (122) connected to at least two molded protective pads (18, 20). Item 1 or 2 cyclist pants.   The cyclist pant according to claim 6, wherein the molded protective pad 17 is connected to the fiber layer (122) by stitching with a thread, taping, coupling, thermal melting, laser stitching, ultrasonic stitching, adhesion, or the like.   The two parts (17, 117, 217) of the fibers interconnected by the crotch centerline (16) are selected from the group consisting of scratches, brushed or friction, at least on the surface contacting the skin of the cyclist 1 The cyclist pant according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising fibers subjected to two processes. A fiber portion (17, 117) of a type of cyclist pant comprising a plurality of fiber portions (12) interconnected at least at the periphery of the center line (16) of the crotch,
Included at least one molded protective pad (18, 20), mirror-symmetric with respect to the center line (16) of the pants crotch, a second fiber part (17, 117) of the same type and the center line of the crotch And the at least one molded protective pad (18, 20) of the second fiber part (17, 117) connected thereto is in a so-called upper saddle area in a position in contact with the bicycle saddle. A fiber portion that is spaced apart and arranged symmetrically with respect to the center line of the crotch. A method for producing a cyclist pant comprising the step of forming a plurality of fiber parts (12) and interconnecting the fiber parts (12) at least in at least a part of their periphery and at the center line (16) of the crotch. There,
Connecting at least one molded protective pad (18 and 20) to each of the two portions (17, 117) of the fiber portion (12) interconnected by a crotch centerline (16), and comprising at least 2 The two molded protective pads (18, 20) are spaced apart from each other in the so-called upper saddle area of the cyclist pants (10) in contact with the bicycle saddle so that they are symmetrical with respect to the center line (16) of the crotch. The manufacturing method of the pants for cyclists arranged.   The cyclist pant according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the at least two molded protective pads (18, 20) are connected to each other by at least one bridge (19).   The two fiber portions (217) interconnected by the crotch center line (16) each comprise a molded protective pad (18, 20), which are the central line of the pants crotch. The cyclist pant according to claim 11, wherein the pants are connected by a bridge extending so as to intersect with (16).   13. The cyclist pant of claim 12, wherein the bridge is substantially rectangular and has a short width relative to the axial length of the molded protective pad. A pair of fiber portions (217) of cyclist pants connected to each other at the center line (16) of the crotch,
Each of the pair of fiber portions includes a molded protective pad (18, 20), and the two molded protective pads are connected by a bridge extending in a direction orthogonal to a center line of the crotch of the pants, the bridge Is a pair of fiber parts that are arranged in the so-called upper saddle region of the cyclist pant (10) that is spaced apart from each other and symmetrical with respect to the center line of the crotch and that contacts the bicycle saddle. A method for producing a cyclist pant comprising a step of forming a plurality of fiber portions (12) and interconnecting the fiber portions with at least a portion of the periphery thereof and a crotch centerline,
Two parts of the fiber part (12) interconnected with at least one pair of molded protective pads connected to each other by at least one bridge (19) arranged spaced apart from each other at the center line of the crotch The at least one pair of molded protective pads (18, 20) in the so-called upper saddle area of the cyclist pant (10) in contact with the bicycle saddle. Cyclist pant manufacturing method arranged so as to be symmetrical with respect to.

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