JP3135406U - bra - Google Patents

Abstract

A bra with an improved chest band structure is formed by associating a bra with a partial core pad and / or an improved chest band structure and / or a chest band and other elements to improve the silhouette from above the garment. Provide abundant freedom of choice.
A bra having two bust cups including an outer fabric (fabric) layer and an inner fabric layer, and a neck periphery of each bust cup is defined by at least one of the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer. The core pad of the cup is provided between the outer fabric layer and the inner fabric layer so as to define a thin peripheral portion, and has a tapered peripheral portion, and a bra that defines a thin peripheral portion inside the neck periphery. Furthermore, each chest band part extended from the bust cup had innermost and outermost panels, and constituted a bra having an elastic band between them.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an improvement of a brassiere.

  Another unfavorable feature in the conventional brassiere (hereinafter referred to as “bra”) relates to the structure of the chest band, ie the chest band structure. Traditionally, to improve the elasticity of the chest band, an elastic band has been added to the chest band, also known as the bra wing or wing part, which improves the size characteristics of the bra and The size allows some flexibility in the range of application, for example, if the wearer does not need to adjust the size of the chest band and the wearer's chest or bust size increases or decreases to some extent The size change is corrected by an elastic band.

  The elastic band is sewn on and along the entire length of the outer surface of a fabric layer (hereinafter referred to as the fabric layer) that faces or touches the wearer's skin when the bra is worn. Before being stitched onto the chest band, the elastic band is wrapped or covered with a fabric layer to form a combination (hereinafter referred to as an assembly).

  The main disadvantages of the chest band structure as described above are that the elastic band or assembly is uncomfortable to the wearer and is not desirable to the eye, increasing local friction on the wearer's skin, The chest band bites into the wearer and tightens the body. Thus, other parts of the chest band that do not include the elastic band may swell.

  For some bras, a predetermined elastic band is not added to the chest band. In this case, the elasticity of the chest band is provided only by the natural elasticity of the fabric layer of the chest band, or by the combination of the elasticity of the foam layer added to the chest band. The point is that the elasticity of the chest band deteriorates after repeatedly washing the bra or after stretching the chest band for a long time. This may be due to the properties of the fabric used to form the chest band fabric layer and foam material layer.

  The pad is effective for forming a bust support for the bra wearer, and the pad provided on the bra can support the bust and create a bust-up state. The pad is usually made of a foam material (hereinafter referred to as foam material), and is provided between the innermost layer and the outermost layer of the bra, and usually covers the entire bust cup portion of the bra. Has been placed. However, providing a pad with a bra may be undesirable for several reasons, because the pad increases the thickness of the bust cup portion of the bra, and the bra The thickness of the material may change abruptly. Such a sudden change in bra thickness is undesirable due to the beautiful bust silhouette, so bras worn under clothing (eg dresses or clothes worn on the upper body) want to be inconspicuous by some wearers It may be requested. Bras may be noticeable immediately from the top of the clothes they wear in areas where the thickness of the bra suddenly changes or where the thickness of the bra is formed. This is visually unfavorable for a beautiful bust silhouette because it is clear through the dress and clothes worn on the upper body.

  In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a bra with a partial core pad that improves the silhouette seen from the top of the garment, and further has an improved chestband structure and / or an improved chestband structure. It is an object to provide a bra with a chest band that cooperates with the components to form a bra and to provide a practical bra for at least the general public.

  From the first viewpoint of the present invention, the present invention constitutes a bra having the following features. That is, the bra has two bust cups, and a chest band portion extends from each bust cup. Each chest band portion has at least an innermost panel and an outermost panel, and further has an upper peripheral edge and a lower peripheral edge. And at least one elastic band is captured and adhered between the innermost and outermost panels so that the elastic band is at least along at least a portion of the upper and lower peripheral portions of the chest band. It is provided with a configuration that extends and is arranged.

  Preferably, the innermost panel and the outermost panel are made of a fabric material.

  Preferably, at least one additional panel is provided between at least one of the innermost panel and the outermost panel and at least one elastic band.

  Preferably, the additional panel is a foam panel.

  Preferably, the foam panel has the same spread degree as at least one of the innermost panel and the outermost panel.

  Preferably, the innermost panel and the outermost panel have the same spread degree.

  Preferably, with respect to each chest band portion, the elastic band is continuous with at least one of the innermost panel and the outermost panel.

  Preferably, for each chest band portion, the elastic band extends between the adjacent bust cup and the free end portion of the chest band portion (see FIG. 14).

  Preferably, for each chest band part, the elastic band extends from the adjacent bust cup to the free end of the chest band part.

  Preferably, the elastic band is joined to the innermost and outermost panels by an adhesive tape disposed on each side of the at least one elastic band.

  Preferably, the at least one elastic band is joined to the innermost and outermost panels by an adhesive tape disposed on each side of the at least one elastic band.

  Preferably, each chest band portion has two elastic bands, one first elastic band extending and arranged along at least part of the vicinity of the upper peripheral edge of the chest band, and the other The second elastic band extends and is arranged so as to extend along at least a part near the lower periphery of the chest band.

  Preferably, the outermost panel and the innermost panel are laminated together.

  Preferably, the outermost panel and the innermost panel are laminated with each other.

  According to yet another aspect, in a bra having two bust cups, each having a fabric layer on the exterior and interior thereof, the neckline periphery of each bust cup, i.e., the neckline periphery, is an outer fabric layer. And at least one of the inner fabric layers, and each bust cup captures a core pad between the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer, and the core pad is thin including a tapered peripheral region A peripheral edge portion is defined, and a thin peripheral edge portion is provided inside the peripheral edge of the neckline.

  Preferably, the thin peripheral region portion is disposed closest to the neckline periphery of the bust cup, but is configured not to contact or continue to the neckline periphery.

  Preferably, the thin peripheral area of the core pad is configured to be the peripheral area of the core pad that is closest to the neckline.

  Preferably, the internal fabric layer is laminated on the core pad.

  Preferably, the external fabric layer is laminated on the core pad.

  Preferably, the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer are stacked on each other, and are stacked on each other in at least a partial region where the core pad is not disposed between the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer.

  Preferably, the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer are laminated with each other in the region of the intermediate portion between the neckline periphery of each bust cup and the thin peripheral region of the core pad.

  Preferably, the outer fabric layer has at least one panel of lace.

  Preferably, a backing panel is provided at least between the panel made of lace and the core pad.

  Preferably, the backing panel is configured to cover the entire outwardly facing surface of the core pad.

  Preferably, the outer fabric layer of each bust cup has a panel made of lace and a panel made of opaque fabric.

  Preferably, in the portion where the outer fabric layer has a lace, the inner fabric layer has a thin transparent fabric panel.

  Preferably, the outer fabric layer has a lace only in a portion where the outer fabric layer does not cover the core pad.

  Preferably, the core pad is composed of at least one foamed layer, that is, a foam layer (which is a ply layer, but hereinafter simply referred to as a layer).

  Preferably, the foam layer is configured to be a layer thinned from a foam material so as to define the core pad having a reduced thickness at least in a thin peripheral region.

  Preferably, the size of the core pad provided in the bust cup is smaller than that of the bust cup.

  Preferably, the core pad is composed of two layers formed of foam materials laminated to each other, and has an arrangement in which an underwire is captured and provided for each bust cup.

  Preferably, both layers of foam material are tapered and have a configuration that defines a thin peripheral region.

  Preferably, one of the foam layers defines a thin peripheral region of the core pad, and the other foam layer has a peripheral region disposed inside the thin peripheral region.

  Preferably, the peripheral region disposed inside the thin peripheral region is also configured to be a tapered peripheral region.

  Preferably, the core pad has a peripheral region part in addition to at least a part of the thin peripheral region part continuous to the peripheral edge of the bust cup.

  Preferably, there are two core pads, each of which is provided for each bust cup.

  Preferably, one core pad is provided, and the core pad extends beyond the bridge between the bust cups and extends to a part of each bust cup.

  Preferably, the bra is a mold bra.

  Preferably, the bra is a seamless bra.

  In a second aspect of the present invention, in a bra core panel including two bust cups each having an inner fabric layer and an outer fabric layer, the neckline periphery of each bust cup is at least one of the outer fabric layer and the inner fabric layer. The core pad includes a tapered peripheral region portion for defining a thin peripheral region portion, and the thin peripheral region portion is disposed inside the neckline peripheral portion. .

  Furthermore, in another aspect of the present invention, a bra core panel comprising a bra core panel composed of a first layer made of foam material and a second layer, wherein the first layer is provided with the core panel. A second peripheral layer disposed on the first layer, the upper peripheral region being disposed substantially close to a neckline of at least one bust cup of the bra; The upper peripheral region portion of the first layer made of a foam material is tapered so that the upper peripheral region portion of one layer is thinner than the main portion of the first layer.

  Preferably, the second layer has an upper peripheral edge region continuous with the upper peripheral edge of the first layer.

  Preferably, the second layer includes an upper peripheral region disposed at least partially inside the peripheral region of the first layer.

  Preferably, in order to make the upper peripheral region of the second layer thinner than the main portion of the first layer, the upper peripheral region of the second layer is tapered.

  Preferably, the first layer and the second layer capture and have at least one underwire structure.

  Preferably, the first layer and the second layer are provided in a bra when in use, and define a shape of a core pad extending toward each bust cup.

  Preferably, the core pad is shaped to have a cup shape.

  Preferably, the core pad is shaped to have two cup shapes.

  In a further aspect of the present invention, a mold bra is provided, the mold bra being composed of at least an inner layer of mold foam material, and preferably an inner layer laminated with an outer layer of mold foam material. A core pad, the core pad demarcating two bust cup portions and a bridge portion extending between the two bust cup portions, and at least one layer made of a non-stretchable flexible fabric is a mold foam material of the bridge portion The non-stretchable flexible material provided adjacent to or in the middle of one of the inner and outer layers is laminated with the layer, and passes through the bridge region. The core pad is oriented so that it does not expand and contract in a direction parallel to the direction from the cup to the cup, and the mold bra further comprises the core Provided on both sides of the pad, laminated on the inside and outside of the core pad respectively, preferably enclosing the core pad, at least one partly defining the neckline periphery, each at least a fabric material The core pad has a configuration including a tapered peripheral region defining a thin peripheral region disposed inside the periphery of the neckline.

  Preferably, the non-stretchable flexible material is a woven material that is non-stretchable in both directions, and the non-stretchable direction expands past the bridge portion parallel to the cup-to-cup direction of the core pad. Are oriented as follows.

  Preferably, the layer made of the non-stretchable flexible material is configured to be captured and provided between the inner layer and the outer layer made of a mold foam material.

  Preferably, the inner layer and the outer layer made of foam material have the same degree of spread, and both define the periphery of the core pad.

  Preferably, the inner layer and the outer layer made of foam material are extended so that the outer layer defines a neckline peripheral edge, and the inner layer is attached to the inner side of the neckline peripheral edge at least in a part of the neckline peripheral edge. As shown in FIG.

  Preferably, the peripheral edge of the core pad is terminated before the peripheral edge of the neckline.

  Preferably, the core pad is configured to form a shape that defines only the bust cup and the bridge other than a shoulder strap and chest band (s).

  Preferably, the chest band extends outward from both ends of each of the core pads provided in the mold bra.

  Preferably, the two underwire structures are provided between the inner layer and the outer layer made of foam material, and each has a configuration adjacent to the bust cup region.

  Preferably, the inner layer and the outer layer made of a foam material have a configuration in which they are directly laminated to each other except for the non-stretchable flexible material and the two underwire structures.

  Preferably, the underwire structure comprises a rigid elongated member and a casing made of a flexible material around at least a portion thereof.

  Preferably, the casing is made of a fabric material.

  Preferably, the casing is bonded to one or both sides of the inner layer and the outer layer made of foam material by an adhesive.

  Preferably, the casing is a tubular sock-shaped body having a closed end, and an elongated member having the rigidity is disposed therein.

  Preferably, the outer fabric layer may be a lace.

  Preferably, the inner fabric layer may be a thin transparent fabric material.

  Preferably, at least the side surface of the core pad that contacts the lace layer has a lining in the middle.

  Preferably, an intermediate lining is provided between the inner side of the core pad and the outer side of the core pad, and between the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer.

  Preferably, the outer fabric layer is composed of at least two material layers.

  Preferably, the two material layers may be joined by butt joining or lap joining.

  In still another aspect of the invention, the present invention constitutes the following bra. The bra has two bust cups, each bust cup having a configuration including an outer fabric layer and an inner fabric layer, and wherein the neckline periphery of each bust cup has an outer fabric layer and an inner fabric layer Each bust cup includes a core pad between the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer, the core pad being tapered so as to define a thin peripheral region. The thin peripheral region portion is disposed on the inner periphery of the neckline periphery, and is provided with a chest band portion extending from each of the two bust cups, and each chest band portion is at least an innermost panel. And an outermost panel and upper and lower rims And at least one elastic band is captured between the innermost panel and the outermost panel and joined to the innermost and outermost panels, and the upper peripheral edge and the lower peripheral edge of the chest band portion are provided. Is extended and arranged so as to extend along at least a part of the upper peripheral edge and the lower peripheral edge.

  In still another aspect of the invention, the present invention constitutes the following bra. That is, the bra includes an outermost fabric layer and an innermost fabric layer, each layer comprising two bust cups and two chestband portions extending from each bust cup, and , The neckline periphery of each bust cup is defined by at least one of an outermost layer and an innermost layer, and includes an innermost side that includes a tapered peripheral region to define a thin peripheral region of each bust cup A core pad is provided between the outermost layer and the outermost layer, and the thin peripheral region is disposed on the inner periphery of the neckline, and the outermost layer and the innermost layer in each chest band portion. Defines an upper periphery and a lower periphery, and at least one elastic band is connected to the outermost layer in each of the chest band portions. Provided is joined to the acquisition and the both layers between the inner layer, close to the upper rim and lower rim of the chest band portion, and is extended to at least along at least part of their two peripheral.

  In still another aspect of the present invention, the present invention constitutes the following mold bra. That is, it is composed of at least an inner layer made of a mold foam material, and preferably, the inner layer is laminated with an outer layer made of a mold foam material, and includes two bust cup portions and a bridge portion that is an intermediate between them. The core pad having a core pad for defining and defining a bridge portion that is an intermediate between two bust cup portions and an intermediate portion extending between the two bust cup portions, wherein at least one layer made of a non-stretchable flexible material is the bridge The flexible material having a non-stretchability is provided in the cup adjacent to or in the middle of one of the inner layer and the outer layer made of the mold foam material in the section and laminated with the two layers. The core pad is oriented so that it does not expand and contract past the bridge portion parallel to the direction from the cup to the cup, and at least An inner layer and an outer layer each made of a lick material, the inner and outer layers being respectively disposed on both sides of the core pad on the inner side and the outer side of the core pad and laminated with the core pad, preferably including the core pad And at least one of the inner and outer layers at least partially defines a neckline periphery, and the core pad defines a tapered periphery region defining a thin periphery region disposed inside the neckline periphery. A chest band portion extending from each bust cup portion is at least partially defined by the inner layer and the outer layer, the chest band portion including an upper periphery and a lower periphery, and at least one elastic A band is captured between the inner layer and the outer layer and bonded to the inner layer and the outer layer. Further elastic band is adjacent to the upper rim and a lower rim, made comprises at least in part on at least along as extended, the structure is arranged.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be broadly referred to as being composed of parts, elements, and features that are individually or collectively described or displayed herein, and two of the parts, elements, or features described above. It can be broadly referred to as being composed of any or all of the above, and each numerical number described herein is described as having an equivalent well known in the art related to the present invention. These equivalents should also be considered to be incorporated herein as if individually described.

  With respect to “inner”, “outer”, or similar terms associated with bra components or parts, or bra parts, it is meant to be understood in connection with the bra wearer's body. For example, “inner” or “inner” or “inner part or region” means a component closer to the surface side of the bra that is closer to the wearer's body than a component of the bra that is further away from the wearer's body. It is a relative term. Unless specified, “inner” does not mean “innermost”. Similarly, it goes without saying that the above points also apply to terms such as “external” or “external”.

  Referring to the word “layer”, this word has a general definition, but is not limited to it, and is defined by a single panel or two or more panels joined together. It should be understood that regions may be defined by layers having regions or panels having different characteristics (eg, color, thickness, material, orientation, size).

  Further, referring to the term “layer”, the term has a general definition, but is not limited thereto, and the layer may have similar or different characteristics (eg, color, thickness, material It is to be understood that one or more of the same or different layers of (orientation, size) may be layered or at least partially overlapping.

  The meaning of seamless means that the bra is clearly visually free of seams, i.e. the end of the bra wraps seamlessly, e.g. the ultrasonic welding method, or the end of the outer layer, without any seams It means finishing by a method that is fixed to the inner layer by a method, or other methods that are substantially seamless. However, even if a seam is seen inside the bra structure, it does not have to be visible from the outside, and for example, by a place where a shoulder strap is attached to the cup part of the bra, or by a hook or eye tape. Any stitches that are not visually recognized from the outside, such as the part to which the chest band part is connected, may be visible.

  As used herein, “and / or” means “and” or “or”, or both.

  In the present specification, in the case of a noun such as used in parentheses (including plural), it means both plural and / or singular forms of the noun.

  As used herein, “comprising” means “consisting of at least part of”. Where the interpretation of the description in this specification, including terminology, features, is explained in advance by each terminology in each description, all features need to be shown, but other features can also be included . Related terms, such as “configure”, “configure” should be construed similarly.

  Referring to FIG. 1, the bra 100 is generally constituted by a bust cup portion 102, chest bands 103, 104 and shoulder straps 105, 106. The shoulder straps 106 and 105 are respectively connected to the bust cup portion 102 and each chest band 103, Each can be extended to 104.

  The shoulder strap is optional, and the bra may be strapless. Actually, in the present specification, the term “bra” refers to a combination of a panel component and a member configured as described above (hereinafter also referred to as an assembly), for example, in another clothing such as an evening dress or a swimsuit. It is also assumed that it is selectively incorporated.

  The hooks 107, 108 at the ends of each chest band cooperate to secure the bra around the wearer's chest.

  The bra may be seamless, at least formed of a molding process or composed of several materials that can be molded, and preferably at least some of these materials are joined together by lamination.

  Referring to FIG. 2 b, the elements that define the bust cup portion 102 are joined to the elements that define the chest band 103 and the shoulder strap 106. The joining method is by adhesive and / or ultrasonic welding, or other welding and / or stitching, but stitching is not the preferred form of assembly. The most preferred form of the bra of the present invention is a seamless bra with no or almost no seams. Referring to FIGS. 2a and 2b, the inventive bra consists of separate elements such as a bust cup and a chest band, which are joined during the manufacturing process of the bra. However, in the most preferred form, at least some material layers of the bra are continuous across both bust cups and both chest bands.

  Preferably, the bust cup portion 102 constitutes two bust cups 109 and 110, each bust cup being adjacent to each other, with an intermediate bridge portion 111 extending therebetween. At least a part of the elements constituting at least the bust cups 109 and 110 is continuous with the entire bust cup part 102 including the part past the bridge part 111. Alternatively, some or all of the components may be only at least part of the bust cups 109 and 110.

  In a preferred embodiment, at least one of the components of the bust cup portion 102 is continuous with the entire bust cup portion 102, and more preferably is continuous with the entire bridge portion. However, in other forms, each of the bust cups 109 and 110 may be pre-configured separately, as in the embodiment shown in FIG.

  The bra has neckline perimeters 121 and 122 at each bust cup 109 and 110, which may be continuous or may be configured separately for each bust cup. The neckline periphery generally extends from the top of each bust cup, preferably from the portion where the shoulder strap is connected to the bust cup, toward the bridge portion 111. As shown in FIG. 1, the neckline periphery is preferably continuous across the entire neckline periphery and extends from one shoulder strap to the other. The neckline perimeter is generally located above the portion of the wearer's bust. The neckline is often part of a bra that stands out with a jacket or shirt with an open collar. In addition, the neckline is part of a bra that allows the garment to fit snugly there.

  The additional components, or layers, comprise the materials that make up the bust cup portion and / or bra as defined herein.

  In the form of the bra shown in FIG. 1, the chest bands 104 and 103 are integrated, and can extend along the lower peripheral edge of the bust cup portion 102. The bra may be a front open bra and is provided with a hook that is fixed to the bridge portion so as to be opened and closed by the bridge portion 111.

  FIG. 3 shows a portion of a bra in which each bust cup 109 and 110 is provided with a core pad 1 and 2 respectively. At the top of each bust cup, a gradual decrease in bust cup thickness is defined at or toward the neckline rim 121. In FIG. 3, the core pads 1 and 2 are arranged on the outermost panel 4. Each core pad is shaped to taper at least a portion of each core pad toward at least a portion of the upper peripheral edge 5, 6 of the core pad. The upper perimeter of each cup is positioned closer to the neckline perimeters 121 and 122 of the bra. The upper peripheral portion coincides with the upper portion of each core pad. Preferably, the pad is tapered toward the entire upper peripheral edge of each core pad. In the most preferred form, the pads are tapered toward the entire periphery of each core pad. By forming the taper in this way, the thickness of each core pad is reduced. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the pad is provided between the outermost layer and the inner layer of the bra, the thickness reduction is caused by the tapered peripheral portion of the core pad that is inconspicuous and cannot be recognized even if touched. It is due.

  In the most preferred form, at least the periphery of each core pad disposed inside the bust cup is tapered, but the other periphery of the core pad need not be tapered. Such a non-tapered peripheral region is disposed in a part of the bra where other elements such as an underwire are disposed, so that it is not necessary to be tapered.

  In forming the core pad, a sheet of a certain thickness made of foam material is used by being thinned into an appropriate shape in order to define a tapered peripheral region (including a plurality of peripheral regions).

  Most preferably, the core pads 1 and 2 are adjacent to the corresponding bust cup peripheral region at the side edges and the lower peripheral edge, whereas the upper peripheral edge of the core pad is inside the neckline peripheral edge of each bust cup. It is comprised by the size which is arranged.

  In one form of the invention, the bra is composed of an outermost panel 4 and an innermost panel 7 made of a flexible material, such as a fabric material with a core pad in between each bust cup. It is a thing. As shown in FIG. 4, each core pad is composed of a single layer of foam material, with the outermost panel 4 and the innermost panel 7 extending beyond the upper periphery 6 of the core pad and at the end of the neckline periphery 121. It extends to the part.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, both the outermost panel and the innermost panel are continuous to the neckline periphery. Preferably, the outermost panel 4 and the innermost panel 7 are continuous past the entire bra bust cup portion and the chest band portion.

  Preferably, the outermost panel 4 and the innermost panel 7 and the core pad are stacked and glued or joined together to form a flat state by use of an adhesive, followed by molding to form a three-dimensional shape. . Before or after the molding step, the additional members are incorporated into the innermost and outermost panels and core pads. Additional members include underwires, non-stretch fabric bridge panels and / or others.

  FIG. 5 illustrates a modification of the core pad 1 in which an underwire assembly 9 is disposed between the two foam layers 10, 11. The outer layer 10 and the inner layer 11 made of foam material are joined and preferably laminated together. The underwire assembly 9 has an underwire disposed inside a sock-shaped body made of a fabric material, and is disposed between the outer layer and the inner layer. At least part of the middle of the foam layers 10, 11 is preferably provided with an underwire assembly as a whole. In one form, two or more layers of foam material are laminated together to form the core pad 112, the foam layers preferably having the same peripheral shape, and for example, the underwire is in the middle of the two layers. They are firmly stacked on each other except where they are stacked.

  A modification to the preferred form as illustrated in the example with respect to FIG. 5 is shown in FIG. In FIG. 6, the outer layer 10 has a size that extends beyond at least a part of the peripheral edge of the inner layer 11 in at least one region of the peripheral edge of the layer. The extension of the periphery of the outer layer 10 beyond the periphery of the inner layer 11 preferably occurs at the upper periphery 6 of the core pad. Both the innermost and outermost layers of foam material, thinned to define the tapered upper periphery, constitute a thin periphery defined by the upper periphery 6 of the core pad 1. FIG. 7 shows the core pad 1. It can be seen that the periphery 12 of the inner layer 11 is disposed inside the periphery 6 of the outer layer 10. The staggered placement of the layer perimeter in the tapered portion of the core pad defines the thin perimeter of the core panel. Preferably, the tapered portion is tapered until the thickness is eliminated.

  Referring to FIG. 8, the above-arranged panels can be used for the innermost panel 7 and the outermost panel 4. For example, the outermost panel 4 is expandable to define a neckline rim 121, while the innermost panel 7 is positioned inwardly at least at the neckline rim 121. Similar to the bra taper thickness of the bra bust cup, the bra structure also reduces the bra thickness at the neckline periphery of the bra and / or toward the top spreading toward the neckline periphery. Let

  In the most preferred form, the foam core pad does not extend to be located at the neckline periphery or peripheral region of the bra. The foam core periphery is terminated before the neckline periphery.

  By reducing or removing the neckline rim and core pad, at least for the feel and / or silhouette when wearing the bra, the thickness of the bra is reduced.

  Preferably, the only two overlying layers defined by the outermost and innermost panels 4 and 7 are the portions of the bust cup between the core pad and the neckline rim 16 at the wearer's It is also possible to promote the breathability of the skin.

  FIG. 9 shows a modification in which the core panel continues past the bridge portion 111. Only one foam core pad 19 is provided instead of the separate core pads 1, 2 described above. Furthermore, the core pad 19 extends over at least a part of each of the chest bands 103/104. Furthermore, the core pad 19 in this form has an upper periphery that is inside at least a part of the neckline periphery 121. Preferably, the upper peripheral edge 6 is configured to terminate in front of the entire neckline peripheral edge 121 of each bust cup.

  FIG. 10 shows a modification in which the outermost panel is constituted by at least two material layers. Preferably, the outermost panel 4 is composed of a first layer 21 and a second layer 22. The material of the first layer 21 is different from the material of the second layer 22 in terms of color, texture, thickness, and the like. The first material layer 21 may be a lace material, for example, and extends to at least a part of the chest band and a part of each bust cup. Preferably, the first material layer 21 is bonded to the second material layer 22 along the bonding portion 23. The joint 23 may be a butt join as shown in FIG. 11a or may be a lap join as shown in FIG. This is done by agent and / or ultrasonic welding. The bra has a form that occurs on the outer surface due to the above structure of the outermost panel. In the above configuration, the first layer 21 is a lace material that provides a sense of transparency and a contrasting colored fabric is provided on the lining of the lace. In fact, many contrasting materials are provided on the lining of the race.

  Most preferably, the joint 23 is continuous to at least a part of the upper peripheral edge 6 of the core pad 1. Apart from this, referring to FIG. 11 b, the joining portion 23 has a form in which at least a part thereof is disposed on the inner side of the core panel 1. For example, the layer 21 is made of a lace material and the joint 23 extends past a portion of the core pad 1, preferably the core pad 1 is on at least one of the fabric layers 26 and 27, and preferably on both layers. Are stacked.

  In a variant in which the core panel is constituted by a single layer of foam material, the core panel 1 is arranged inside the facing layers 26 and 27. Preferably, a foam panel is disposed between the layers 26 and 27. The layer hides the foam panel that was visible by the lace material.

  Preferably, both sides of the foam panels 10 and 11 are laminated by layers 26 and / or 27, but in one form the inside of the foam panels need not be covered by the layer 26.

  The innermost panel 7 may be a fabric material or a thin transparent fabric material 29, and may further be composed of two or more layers joined together, but is preferably composed of one layer, the outermost panel Has the same spread as the panel. At least in a portion other than the portion where the core pad is disposed, the thin transparent material can be seen from the outside of the bra by the lace material. For example, the thin transparent material 29 can be seen by the lace material 21. The fabric layer 27 of the core panel can be seen by the lace material at the part where the thin transparent material spreads on the foam panel.

  FIG. 14 shows a portion of a bra 500 having a special structure of a chest band. The structure of the chest band 503 is the same as that of the other chest band of the bra across the bust cup 502, and has an outermost fabric panel 507 and an innermost fabric panel 504. In the middle of the outermost and innermost fabric panels 504, 507 are additional panels in addition to the components with chest band resilience as described below. For example, the inner panel may be an assembly of foam panels laminated with the innermost fabric panel. Similarly, the outermost panel may be an assembly of foam panels laminated with the outermost fabric panel.

  By providing the two elastic bands 560 and 561, the chest band 503 can have elasticity. In the most preferred form, the elastic bands 560 and 561 are continuous with the innermost and outermost fabric panels 504, 507, although additional panels may be provided on one or both sides of the elastic bands 560 and 561.

  Preferably, the elastic band 560 extends in parallel along the upper peripheral edge 573 of the chest band 503. Preferably, the elastic band 560 extends from one end of the chest band 503 closer to the bust cup 509 toward the other end (not shown).

  Preferably, the elastic band 561 extends in parallel along the lower peripheral edge 574 of the chest band 503. Preferably, the elastic band 560 extends from one end of the chest band 503 closer to the bust cup 509 toward the other end (not shown).

  Adhesive tape is used in assembling the chest band 503 provided with a bra or other component for constituting the bra, preferably a heat-adhesive double-sided tape known as Bemis adhesive tape.

  As an example of an adhesive tape, an elongated strip of adhesive tape 531 is disposed between the elastic band 560 and the innermost panel 504.

  In the most preferred form, the chest band is constituted by respective elastic bands 560, 561 attached with heat-adhesive double-sided tape. When the innermost and outermost panels 504 and 507 and the elastic bands 560 and 561 are heated while being laminated together by the action of heat and pressure, the adhesive has the strongest adhesive force. Although the adhesive strength of the adhesive is weak at room temperature, it is sufficient to adequately fix the elastic bands 560 and 561 at a predetermined position on one of the innermost and outermost panels 504 and 507 immediately before lamination. If the outer surface of the outermost fabric panel 507 faces upward during lamination, elastic bands 560, 561 are preferably placed on the inner surface of the innermost panel 504.

  In contrast, for example, adhesive tape is adhered to the innermost fabric panel 504 where the elastic bands 560 and 561 are to be placed, although this is less preferred. Similarly, an adhesive tape may be adhered to the outermost fabric panel 507 where the elastic bands 560 and 561 are to be disposed. Preferably, the adhesive tape is provided adjacent to the longitudinal direction of each of the innermost and outermost fabric panels. The elastic bands 560 and 561 are affixed to the tape surface on the innermost fabric panel 504, and then the outermost fabric panel 507 is affixed with an adhesive tape that engages the outermost fabric panel 507. The outer fabric panel 507 is glued. On the other hand, the elastic bands 560 and 561 are first attached to the adhesive tape on the outermost fabric panel 507, and then the elastic band is adhered to the surface of the adhesive tape on the innermost fabric panel 504. Is possible.

  As yet another method, the adhesive tape is first applied to both surfaces of each elastic band 560, 561, and then the innermost and outermost fabric panels 504, 507 are applied to the surface of the adhesive tape. It goes without saying that it can be used in other combinations for assembling the chest band structure.

  Once laminated, the elastic bands 560 and 561 are provided with the innermost fabric panel and the outermost fabric between the panels 504, 507, and the chest band can be laminated by the action of heat and pressure.

  The two elastic bands 560, 561 have a generally even distribution of elasticity along their length when the bra 500 is worn, i.e., when the chest band 503 is stretched along its length. It is firmly fixed to provide When only one of the elastic bands 560 and 561 is firmly fixed, the elasticity of the uniform distribution as described above cannot be obtained.

  Even in the case of a single elastic band having approximately the same area up to the periphery of the chest band 503, an even distribution of elasticity can be obtained. The above embodiment is shown in FIG. 15, and in such an embodiment, the single elastic band 590 has substantially the same shape as the chest band, and the upper elastic band 560 and the lower elastic band 561 are the upper part of the chest band and The upper and lower rims of the single elastic band 590 are arranged on the upper and lower rims of the chest band in the same manner as arranged on the lower rim, respectively. Adhesives 591 and 592 are provided on both sides of the single elastic band 590.

  However, application of two elastic bands 560, 561 is preferred for cost savings.

  The chest band structure provided with the elastic band as described in the present specification can be used in combination with the bust cup structure as described in the present specification, and is superior to the prior art in many respects.

  Some fabric fabrics used are known as Friendly Foundate Ltd. model number CMF-7440MU, 80% Tactel (R) and 20% lycra ) (Registered trademark). The fabric layer 9 is composed of about 80% Tactel® 40d / 34f and 20% lycra® 40d, for example 190 g per unit area.

  Preferably, the foam is a polyurethane foam, for example a linear density of 30 to 40 d (denier).

  As the adhesive, an adhesive such as RM-30 of Ultra Energy Adhesive Trading Co., Ltd. can be used.

  The bridge fabric may be 7118 from Goldspring Co. Ltd., preferably 100% nylon gauze.

One or all of the molding steps are preferably performed at an upper and lower limit of the molding temperature of 180 to 200 degrees, and the residence time for holding the molded part is, for example, 120 seconds.

Preferred embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
It is a top view of a bra. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another modification of the present invention, where each bust cup can be separated and incorporate the features described herein, with each component secured together with a bridge portion. The It is the figure which showed the combination of the bust cup or the bust cup part, and the other component joined or fixed to a bust cup in order to form a bra. FIG. 3 is a front view of the bra, showing some elements in a partially transparent state to show the core pads provided in each bust cup. It is sectional drawing by the cross section AA in FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing only a modified form of the core pad by a cross section AA in FIG. 3. It is sectional drawing which shows only a part of modification of the core pad by the cross section AA in FIG. FIG. 7 is a plan view of a core pad partially shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 4 is a modification of FIG. 3 showing the core pad, the inner layer, and the outer layer, and is a partial cross-sectional view taken along a cross section AA. It is a partial front view of the bra which shows some components in the state made transparent. It is a partial front view of the bra which shows the modification in this invention. It is sectional drawing by the cross section BB in FIG. FIG. 11b is an exploded view of FIG. 11a showing a modification of the outermost panel. FIG. 11b is an exploded view showing a modified form of FIG. 11a. It is sectional drawing which shows the outermost panel structure which consists of two parts. It is a partial perspective view which shows joining of the elastic band in the chest band part of a bra. It is a partial perspective view which shows joining of the elastic band in the chest band part of a bra.

Explanation of symbols

1, 2, 112 core pads (may be core panels)
4 Outermost panel-Upper peripheral edge of core pad 7 Innermost panel 9 Underwire assembly 10 External layer (foam panel)
11 Inner layer (foam panel)
12 Peripheral region 16 Portion between core pad and neckline 19 Foam core pad 21 First layer 22 Second layer 23 Joint portion 26, 27 Fabric layer 29 Thin transparent material 100, 500 Bra (bra)
102, 502 bust cup
103, 104 Chest band
105, 106 Shoulder straps 107, 108 Fasteners (hooks)
109, 110 Bust cup 111 Bridge part
121, 122 Neckline peripheral edge 503 Chest band 504 Innermost fabric panel 507 Outermost fabric panel 509 Bust cup 531 Adhesive tape 560, 561 Elastic band 573 Upper peripheral edge 574 Lower peripheral edge 590 Single elastic band 591, 592 Adhesive

Claims (14)

  Two bust cups, with each chest band extending from each bust cup, each chest band having at least an innermost panel and an outermost panel, and having an upper rim and a lower rim, and at least One elastic band is captured and bonded between the innermost panel and the outermost panel, and the elastic band is disposed along at least a part of the upper peripheral edge and the lower peripheral edge of at least the chest band portion. A brassiere characterized by comprising.   The brassiere according to claim 1, wherein the innermost panel and the outermost panel are made of a fabric material.   The brassiere according to claim 1, wherein at least one additional panel is provided between at least one of the outermost panel and the innermost panel and at least one elastic band.   The brassiere according to claim 3, wherein the additional panel is a foam panel.   The brassiere according to claim 4, wherein the foam panel has the same spread degree as at least one of the outermost panel and the innermost panel.   The brassiere according to claim 1, wherein the innermost panel and the outermost panel have the same degree of spread.   The inner panel and the outermost panel are related to each chest band portion, and the elastic band is continuous with at least one of the innermost panel and the outermost panel. Bras.   The brassiere according to claim 1, wherein for each chest band portion, the elastic band extends between the bust cup adjacent to the chest band portion and a free end portion of the chest band portion.   The brassiere according to claim 1, wherein, for each chest band part, the elastic band extends from the bust cup adjacent to the chest band part to a free end of the chest band part.   The brassiere according to claim 1, wherein the elastic band is joined to the innermost and outermost panels by an adhesive tape disposed on each side of the at least one elastic band. .   2. The structure of claim 1, wherein the at least one elastic band is joined to the innermost and outermost panels by an adhesive tape disposed on each side of the at least one elastic band. Bra as described in.   Each chest band has two elastic bands, one first elastic band extending and arranged along at least a portion near the upper periphery of the chest band, and the other second The brassiere according to claim 1, wherein the elastic band extends and is arranged so as to extend along at least a part of the chest band near the lower periphery.   The brassiere according to claim 1, wherein the outermost panel and the innermost panel are laminated to each other.   The brassiere according to claim 1, wherein the outermost panel and the innermost panel are laminated with each other.

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