JP3216787U - Modular garments and the main components that make them up - Google Patents

Abstract

A modular garment having two or more interchangeable components that are reversibly connectable to each other to obtain a version of the same garment that is significantly different than would normally be obtained. A modular garment includes two main components 1, 2 having first surfaces A1, A2 and second surfaces B1, B2 opposite to the first surfaces A1, A2, and these main components 1, 2. The main components 1 and 2 are reversible, the first side A1, A2 and the second side B1, B2 are the front side of the garment, and each version has two It is defined by the combination of one first surface A1, A2 or second surface B1, B2 of one of the main components 1, 2 and the other first surface A1, A2 or second surface B1, B2. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a modular garment or garment item having two or more components reversibly connectable to each other. In particular, the present invention is a garment such as a sweatshirt, waistcoat, shirt, trousers, jacket, heavy jacket, etc., having at least two interchangeable components that are reversibly connectable to each other, and the same garment It relates to clothes that can get a variety of completely different variations.

  Several types of modular garments are known and are widespread in the marketplace, but these generally have an immutable body that occupies the largest surface area of the garment and the needs or hobbies of the person wearing it. And a plurality of sub-components that can be attached / detached to / from the main body. In more detail, in order to enable attachment and removal of the secondary component, the secondary component and the main body portion are provided with connection means such as a button and a button hole, a zipper, a hook-and-loop fastener, a snap button, and a magnetic button. Yes.

  Known modular garments include, for example, trousers that can be obtained with shorts by removing the ends provided on the leg portions, and shirts that can be obtained with sleeveless shirts or T-shirts by removing the entire or end of the sleeve portions. And a jacket from which the hood can be removed from the collar. For example, when the temperature rises, a user wearing such a modular garment can remove the ends provided on the leg portions of the pants and / or the sleeve portion of the shirt, and on the contrary, the temperature is lowered. Sometimes an end can be attached to the leg portion of the pants and / or the sleeve portion of the shirt. When there is wind or rain, the hood can be attached to the collar of the jacket. Conversely, when the wind or rain stops, the hood can be removed from the collar. Thereby, the same modular garment can be used in different environments.

  Known types of modular garments generally cannot have another subcomponent attached to the body in place of their original subcomponent. In any case, even if the sub-components are replaced, the unchanged main body remains unchanged, so only a partially different version of the same garment is obtained. The latter aesthetic is virtually dependent on the body. This is because the main body occupies the largest surface portion of the garment as described above.

  In addition, if the outer and / or outer parts of the body and / or subcomponents are damaged beyond recovery, for example, the surface may be burnt due to improper ironing, or the color may be lost due to prolonged overexposure to the light source. If the outer layer is torn and the inner layer is exposed in a multilayer structure with pads and inner layers, the damaged body and / or damaged subcomponents can no longer be worn As a result, in most cases there will be wasted material unless it can be repaired (if possible) by patches or repairs that detract from aesthetics.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a modular garment that does not have the above-described drawbacks, and at the same time is easy to implement.

  Another challenge is a modular garment having two or more components that can be reversibly connected to each other to form the modular garment itself, and to obtain a substantially different version of the same garment. The aesthetics of a garment is to provide a modular garment that is substantially equally dependent on two or more components that make up the garment.

  Yet another challenge is to realize a garment having two or more interchangeable components that can be reversibly connected to each other to obtain a version of the same garment that differs significantly from that normally obtained by known modular garments. is there.

  In accordance with the present invention, these and other problems and advantages are derived from the modular garments described in the appended utility model registration claims.

  Accordingly, the present invention may be better understood and practiced with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate exemplary, non-limiting embodiments.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a first embodiment of a garment according to the present invention in an assembled and closed configuration. FIG. 2 is a schematic rear view of the garment of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic enlarged detail view of the garment of FIG. 1 with some details omitted for clarity. The general | schematic front view shown with the assembled | attached open structure about the clothes of FIG. The schematic front view shown with the structure which the assembly | attachment was cancelled | released about the clothes of FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic rear view of the garment of FIG. 5.

  The present invention relates to a modular garment or garment item having two interchangeable main components. Specifically, FIG. 1 illustrates a heavy jacket according to a first embodiment of the present invention having one first main component 1 and one second main component 2.

  The first main component 1 of the heavy jacket according to the present embodiment includes a first surface A1 and a second surface B1 that is a surface opposite to the first surface A1. Similarly, the second main component 2 includes a first surface A2 and a second surface B2 that is a surface opposite to the first surface A2. Since each of the first surfaces A1, A2 and each of the second surfaces B1, B2 is suitable for constituting the so-called “front” side, ie the outer part of the heavy jacket, the two main components 1 2 are mutually turnable or reversible. Thereby, the respective versions are selected from one selected from the first surface A1 and the second surface B1 of the first main component 1 and from the first surface A2 and the second surface B2 of the second main component 2. It is possible to realize different versions of heavy jackets defined by one combination.

  The main components 1 and 2 can be implemented as waterproof fabrics, industrial fabrics, reflective fabrics, and the like. Furthermore, the first surface A1 and the second surface B1 of the first main component 1 and the first surface A2 and the second surface B2 of the second main component 2 have similar designs, colors, textures, patterns, prints. It is possible to have or have different designs, colors, textures, patterns, prints.

  Referring to the embodiment as a heavy jacket worn by the user (FIGS. 1-6), the first main component 1 is the right portion of the jacket, the right front portion 15, the right sleeve 16, the hood right half 17, and the right side. It has a back portion 18 (shown in FIG. 2), the second main component 2 is the left portion of the jacket, left front portion 25, left sleeve 26, hood left half 27, and left back portion. 28 (also shown in FIG. 2). In other embodiments, the right and left portions of the heavy jacket do not include a hood right half 17 and a hood left half 27, respectively.

  The heavy jacket according to the present embodiment further has connection means 4 associated with both main components 1 and 2, for example as closures or zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners (Velcro®). Also includes buttons and buttonholes, snap buttons, and magnet buttons.

  The connecting means 4, which are zippers or hook-and-loop fasteners, are associated with the first main component 1 and the second main component 2, respectively, and are configured to interact with each other and connect them safely and reversibly. One member 41 and a second member 42 are provided. More specifically, the first member 41 and the second member 42 have one or more hook members 43, and the hook member 43 of the first member 41 is on the hook member 43 of the second member 42 and vice versa. The combination is configured to be reversibly engaged. Furthermore, the first member 41 and the second member 42 preferably have a region 44 configured to include a design such as a logo, an image, a word, a slogan, and the like.

  With reference to the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 6, the right back surface portion 18 and the left back surface portion 28 of the heavy jacket according to this embodiment are respectively a first member 41 and a second member of the connecting means 4 (especially a zipper). 42, respectively. The first member 41 of the zipper 4 includes metal or plastic teeth 43 configured to reversibly engage the teeth 43 of the second member 42 of the zipper 4 as shown in FIG. Yes.

  The heavy jacket according to the present embodiment further reversibly connects, for example, the right front portion 15 of the first main component 1 and the left front portion 25 of the second main component 2 in the closed configuration of the heavy jacket. For this purpose, a closing means 5 can be provided which comprises additional zippers or closing members, hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons and buttonholes, snap buttons, magnetic buttons.

  When the teeth 43 of the first member 41 and the second member 42 are engaged with each other, the zipper 4 is closed. When the right front portion 15 and the left front portion 25 are connected via the closing means 5, the heavy jacket is in its assembled and closed configuration (FIGS. 1 and 2), and conversely the right front portion 15 and the left front portion. If the part 25 is not connected via the closing means 5, the heavy jacket is in its assembled and open configuration (FIG. 4), which makes it easier for the user to wear. When the right front part 15 and the left front part 25 are not connected via the closing means 5 and the first member 41 and the second member 42 of the zipper 4 do not interact with each other, i.e. the latter is fully opened, The heavy jacket is configured to be disassembled (FIGS. 5 and 6). Here, the first main component 1 on the right side and the second main component 2 on the left side are not connected but independent from each other.

  Preferably, if the first surface A1 or the second surface B1 of the first main component 1 or the first surface A2 or the second surface B2 of the second main component 2 is damaged beyond recovery, a heavy jacket The other part can be constituted by the opposite side surfaces B1, A1, B2, A2. For example, the outer portion of the heavy jacket is composed of the first surface A1 of the first main component 1 and the first surface A2 of the second main component 2, and one of these first surfaces A1 and A2 is damaged. The first main component 1 and the second main component 2 of the heavy jacket are turned over and the other part of the heavy jacket is placed in the first position in any of the above-described configurations (closed, opened, unassembled). The second surface B1 of the main component 1 and the second surface B2 of the second main component 2 can be configured.

  If the above-described faces A1, B1, A2, B2 have the same design, color, texture, pattern, print, a heavy jacket version similar to the original jacket can be obtained without compromising its aesthetics. When the first surface A1 of the first main component 1 and the second surface B2 of the second main component 2 have the same design, color, texture, pattern, and print, the first surface A2 of the second main component 2 is further provided. The same result is obtained with the second surface B2 of the first main component 1. On the other hand, if the planes A1, B1, A2, and B2 have different designs, colors, textures, patterns, and prints, a significantly different version of the heavy jacket is obtained compared to the original heavy jacket. It is done.

  Furthermore, in the heavy jacket disassembly configuration according to the present embodiment, the first main component 1 and the second main component 2 are independent of each other, and therefore the user can use the first main component 1 or the second main component 2. Can be replaced by new main components with different designs, colors, textures, patterns and prints to obtain vastly different versions of the same heavy jacket. The two main components 1, 2 are selected from a plurality of main components in order to obtain various greatly different V versions of the same heavy jacket. More specifically, if N is the number of the plurality of main components described above, the number V of garment versions obtained by combining two of these N main components is given by the formula: V = N · (N-1).

  In addition to the heavy jacket described above, the modular clothes or clothing items according to the present invention can be applied to other clothes such as sweatshirts, shirts, trousers, jackets, etc. without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. It is noted that it is possible.

  In other embodiments not shown, the garment can further comprise at least one subcomponent configured to be connected to one or more of the main components 1, 2 via another connecting means. The at least one subcomponent also includes a respective first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface of the subcomponent. Preferably, the first side and the second side of the at least one subcomponent are equally configured to constitute the outer part of the garment and can be implemented as a waterproof fabric, an industrial fabric, a reflective fabric, etc. . Thereby, the secondary component is also reversible. Further, the first side and the second side of the at least one subcomponent may have one similar design, color, texture, pattern, print, or different designs, colors, textures. , Patterns, and prints.

  For example, in addition to the hood described in the various embodiments described above, the subcomponents described above include a tubular member, a glove, and a gaitle for lengthening a collar, a sleeve portion of a jacket, and / or a leg portion of a pants. included.

  As is apparent from the above, the garment according to the present invention has the advantage that it can be worn without sacrificing aesthetics and when one or more of its components are directly damaged.

Claims (11)

Modular clothing,
Two interchangeable main components each comprising a first surface (A1, A2) and a second surface (B1, B2) opposite the first surface (A1, A2) 1, 2) and
Connection means (4) associated with the main components (1, 2) for reversibly connecting the two main components (1, 2) to each other,
The two main components (1, 2) are reversible to realize different versions of the modular garment, each of the first side (A1, A2) and the second side (B1, B2). ) Is the front side of the modular garment, and each version is the first side (A1, A2) or the second side (B1, B2) of one of the two main components (1, 2). And a combination of the other first surface (A1, A2) or the second surface (B1, B2) of the two main components (2, 1). clothes.   The first surface (A1, A2) and the second surface (B1, B2) of the two main components (1, 2) have different designs, colors, textures, patterns, prints. The modular garment according to 1. The two main components (1, 2) are selected from a plurality of main components (1, 2) each having a different first surface and second surface,
The number (V) of versions of the modular garment that can be obtained by the combination of the two main components (1, 2) is given by the formula V = N (N−1),
3. The modular garment according to claim 1, wherein N is a total number of the plurality of main components (1, 2). The connecting means (4) includes at least one of a zipper and a hook-and-loop fastener, and
A first member (41) associated with a first main component (1) of the two main components (1, 2), and a second main component of the two main components (1, 2) A second member (42) associated with (2),
The first member (41) and the second member (42) are configured to interact with each other to reversibly connect the first main component (1) and the second main component (2). The modular garment according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   The first member (41) and the second member (42) have one or more hook members (43), and the hook member (43) of the first member (41) is the second member (43). The modular garment according to claim 4, wherein the modular garment is configured to reversibly engage the hook member (43) of a member (42).   Modular garment according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the connecting means (4) has an area (44) configured to contain a graphic signature.   The modular garment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the connecting means is selected from the group consisting of a button and a buttonhole, a snap button, and a magnet button.   Modular garment according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising closing means (5) for reversibly joining the two main components (1, 2) in the closed configuration of the modular garment.   9. At least one subcomponent configured to be connected to at least one of the two main components (1, 2) via another connection means different from the connection means (4). Modular clothes given in any 1 paragraph.   The at least one subcomponent includes a first surface and a second surface that is a surface opposite to the first surface of the subcomponent, and the first surface and the second surface are different from each other. The modular garment of claim 9 having a design, color, texture, pattern, print.   A first surface (A1, A2) and a first surface to form a modular garment according to any one of claims 1 to 10, when associated with another main component (1, 2) A interchangeable main component (1, 2) comprising a second surface (B1, B2) which is the surface opposite to (A1, A2).

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