JP5912399B2 - Cup material for clothing - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a cup member used in clothing, and more particularly to a clothing cup member that is used in women's underwear and swimwear and can produce a desired body shape.

In the past, there have been many attempts to produce one's body shape. For example, to show a larger size than the original bust, buy one or two cups larger bra, Filling the gaps was done.
Various bras have also been developed to make the bust look bigger. For example, there is a type having a pocket portion inside a brassiere cup and inserting a pad material made of a cushion material such as urethane foam or nonwoven fabric (Patent Document 1).

  However, in such a pad insertion type brassiere, since the gap between the outer shape of the cup and the bust shape is filled with the pad, the thickness becomes thicker and the weight increases, and the wearing feeling is not necessarily good. In addition, the brassiere may be displaced due to the lack of adhesion of the brassiere, and in particular, the upper part of the cup part may not adhere (float) to the body. In addition, because the pad material absorbs water and sweat, it is difficult to dry during washing, there is a risk that it will slide down due to weight in swimwear, etc. I couldn't wipe it.

In some cases, a gap is provided between the cup outer shape and the inner layer side that comes into contact with the wearer.
Patent document 2 is a cup member of a brassiere formed by an outer cup member and an inner cup member, and these cup members are fixed to each other at the periphery of the outer cup member. These cup members have shapes different from each other so that a space is formed between them, and the inner cup is formed with a protrusion for supporting the bust and changing the shape.
However, this brassiere cup is formed so that both the outer and inner cup members are maintained in a fixed shape and are not easily deformed. Such a brassiere is excellent in bust molding, but does not necessarily fit a wearer having various body shapes, and a problem remains in the fit.

Furthermore, Patent Document 3 forms a two-layer structure of an inner layer and an outer layer made of a flexible material in a cup molded body to be attached to a cup portion of a brassiere, seals the peripheral edge portion, and separates the two-layer structure. An air layer is provided. It is described that both the inner layer and the outer layer are formed of urethane foam or nonwoven fabric, and the inner layer may be formed of urethane foam having higher flexibility and stretchability than the outer layer.
While the cup part inner layer of Patent Document 3 can be worn without resistance and with a gentle touch, the flexible urethane foam is deformed and holds the bust, so that the cup does not support the shape of the bust, and as a result, the entire cup The adhesion to the bust portion is not sufficient, and the edge of the cup may float from the wearer's body.

JP 2008-75191 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-229204 JP 2006-45695 A

  Accordingly, the present invention has an object to provide a cup member that can produce a desired body shape in a cup member for clothing, has high support to the wearer's body part, does not float on the cup, and has a good wearing feeling. To do.

  The inventors of the present invention form the bulging part, which is the outer layer of the cup member, in a desired shape, arrange an elastic member so as to cover the bottom surface part of the bulging part, and stretch the peripheral part of the bulging part. By fixing the member, it was found that a desired outer shape can be produced, a cup member having excellent fit and adhesion, and excellent air permeability can be obtained, and the present invention has been completed.

That is, the present invention is a clothing cup member in which a stretchable member is fixed to the bottom surface of the bulging portion, wherein the bulging portion of the cup member has a rounded shape at the top, and the cup The bottom surface formed by the peripheral portion of the member has a substantially circular shape, a substantially elliptical shape, a substantially triangular shape, or a shape in which they are connected, and the stretchable member is fixed to the peripheral portion so as to cover the bottom surface. generally planar member der was is, the bulging portion is flexible peripheral edge part following the expansion and contraction of the elastic member is deformed, the elastic member and the swollen portion, the peripheral portion The present invention relates to a clothing cup member characterized by being spaced apart from each other and having a gap between the bulging portion and the stretchable member.

  In the cup member of the present invention, the stretchable member is fixed along the peripheral edge of the bulging portion that forms the outer shape of the cup, and covers the bottom surface of the cup, and between the bulging portion of the cup and the stretchable member. Is provided with a gap. The bulging part of the cup member is made of a material having a shape-retaining property to some extent, can produce a desired body shape, and the elastic member is deformed along the wearer's body part to hold the body part can do. In addition, the shape of the body part, for example, regardless of the size of the wearer's bust, and even when there is a difference in the size of the left and right busts, there is a gap between the bulging part of the cup and the elastic member. Since it is a gap, the stretchable member can freely expand and contract, and as a result, the stretchable member and the body part fit, and an appropriate holding feeling can be given to the wearer. Furthermore, as a reaction that the elastic member is pressed and stretched by the body part, a restoring force is generated in the elastic member, and the edge part where the elastic member and the bulging part are fixed is pulled, and the cup Is slightly deformed and closely contacts the wearer, and the cup does not float.

  In addition, the bulging portion is a sheet, square, or cone containing one or more materials selected from the group consisting of polyurethane foam, nonwoven fabric, three-dimensional knitted fabric, EVA foam, EVA foam sheet, and polyethylene sheet. It is preferable that the part which is a shape is included and it has a round shape at the top part. By adopting such a material, the bulging part has a moderate shape retaining property and flexibility, and a natural-looking body part can be obtained. In addition, since the bulging portion has a certain degree of flexibility, the edge of the bulging portion is deformed following the expansion and contraction of the inner elastic member, the adhesion to the wearer's skin is maintained, and the cup There is no floating. Such a bulging portion is preferably molded by hot press molding, vacuum molding, cold molding, or injection molding.

  The stretchable member includes a fabric that is knitted, woven, net-like, or woven using chemical fibers such as nylon, polyester, and polyurethane, natural fibers such as cotton and silk, or a combination thereof, and It is preferable to be fixed to the peripheral edge of the protruding portion by fusion, welding, adhesion or sewing.

  By using the above fabric as an elastic member, it has both the properties of polyurethane elastic fibers and covering yarns such as natural fibers (cotton, hemp, silk, etc.) and synthetic fibers (nylon yarn, polyester yarn, etc.) Further, the cup member has good air permeability and excellent usability at the time of wearing, and a good wearing feeling and adhesion can be obtained.

  Furthermore, it is preferable to use a fabric having elasticity in two or more directions as the elastic member. By making the fabric stretchable in two or more directions, a better holding feeling of the body part can be obtained, and when the elastic member is pressed by the body part, the restoring force is transmitted in a plurality of directions of the peripheral part. , The adhesion of the peripheral edge is improved.

  The cup member of the present invention is preferably used as a member for a female bust or hip. In particular, it is preferably used as a member of a brassiere, brass slip, girdle, body suit or swimsuit.

  The cup member of the present invention can produce a beautiful and natural body shape and is excellent in wearability. In other words, regardless of the size of the wearer, for example, the size of the bust or the difference between the left and right sides, it is possible to support the wearer's body with an appropriate fit, as well as good breathability, stuffiness and poorness. There is little pleasure. Moreover, it is excellent in the adhesiveness to a wearer's skin, and a cup does not float easily.

It is a figure which shows the longitudinal direction cross section of the cup member of this invention. It is a figure which shows the various forms of the cup member of this invention. 2a is a cup having a substantially circular shape, FIG. 2b is a cup having a substantially elliptical shape, FIG. 2c is a cup having a substantially triangular shape, and FIG. 2d is a cup having two substantially elliptical cups connected to each other. It is a figure which shows the cross-sectional form at the time of wear of the brassiere using the cup member of this invention. It is a figure which shows the Example of the brassiere using the cup member of this invention.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a cup member according to the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a longitudinal section of a cup member according to an embodiment of the present invention. The cup member 1 is generally composed of a molded cup 2 and a stretchable member 3, and a gap 4 is provided between the molded cup 2 and the stretchable member 3.

The molding cup 2 has a convex bulging part from the peripheral part to the central part. In FIG. 1, the molding cup 2 has a top part near the central part, and the top part is rounded. The thickness of the molding cup 2 gradually increases from the peripheral part to the top part, and is maximum near the top part. With such a thickness, a beautiful and natural outer shape can be produced. The shape and thickness of the molding cup can be appropriately selected according to the purpose and application.
The molding cup 2 can be made of various materials from the viewpoints of flexibility, shape retention, durability, etc., for example, polyurethane foam, nonwoven fabric, three-dimensional knitted fabric, EVA foam, EVA foam sheet, polyethylene sheet, etc. These materials can be selected or used in combination. The molding cup 2 may be a single member molded as a whole by means such as hot press molding, vacuum molding, cold molding, injection molding, etc., or a plurality of parts combined, fused, sewn, etc. The member integrated by the means may be used. Such parts may be in the form of sheets, squares or cones. Molded cup 2 is a material other than the above synthetic resin foam cup used as a base, for example, natural fibers such as cotton and silk, chemical fibers such as polyester, polyurethane and rayon, and other commonly used materials such as lace. And a part or the whole may be covered. These forms can be appropriately selected from a practical and decorative viewpoint.
As the molding cup 2, for example, there is a form in which a molded product of polyurethane foam is covered with a polyester or polyurethane fabric or the like.

The elastic member 3 is fixed along the periphery of the molding cup 2 and covers the bottom surface of the molding cup 2. The stretchable member 3 is generally fixed to the peripheral portion of the molding cup 2 in a non-stretched state (natural state) in which no tension is generated. However, depending on the mode, the stretched state (relaxed state) or relaxation is caused. It may be fixed to the peripheral edge in the state. As the elastic member 3, a knitted, woven, knitted or woven material can be used, for example, a fabric or a sheet, or a molded product thereof. In the case of a molded product, it may be a flat surface or a curved surface. For example, it may be molded into a slightly bulging shape. Preferably, polyurethane elastic fibers having a thickness corresponding to the required elongation are covered with chemical fibers such as nylon fibers and polyester fibers, natural fibers made from cotton, hemp, and silk, or composite fibers thereof. A cloth or the like containing a ring-coated polyurethane covering yarn can be used. By selecting a thread or cloth that has good breathability, sweating, and contact feeling, there is no discomfort such as stuffiness or pressure when worn, and the bust can always be held in a smooth state. it can. For example, when the use of the cup member is a swimsuit, by selecting a thread or cloth having good water repellency, the drainage is good and the wear feeling is excellent.
As the elastic member 3, for example, a knitted fabric knitted by warp knitting, weft knitting, circular knitting, woven, or woven elastic member can be used, and in particular, a fabric having elasticity in two or more directions. It is preferable that
Moreover, the stretching force of the stretchable member 3 may be uniform over the entire stretchable member, or may have a different stretch force depending on the part. For example, the center portion can be made of a fabric having a relatively weak stretch force, and the peripheral portion can be a fabric having a strong stretch force. Alternatively, a fabric having a higher stretching force than the other portions can be employed on the side surface and / or the lower portion. For example, in the case of a brassiere, if a fabric with strong stretching force is used on the side (side) or below, the support is excellent and a bust-up effect can be expected. If a fabric with strong stretching force is used on the upper side, The adhesion is improved and the cup is less likely to float. Such a fabric may be an integral fabric, or a plurality of types of fabrics may be used in combination by stitching or joining.

  The method for fixing the molding cup 2 and the stretchable member 3 is not particularly limited as long as it can withstand practical use, and examples thereof include means such as fusion, welding, adhesion, or sewing, and these means are selected or combined. Can be used. The molding cup 2 and the stretchable member 3 may be directly fixed, or may be indirectly fixed via a tape, a race, or the like. Specifically, for example, the molding cup and the periphery of the stretchable member may be piped with a stretchable tape, and the whole may be sewn by sewing. Moreover, the elastic member 3 may be fixed over the whole periphery of the peripheral part of the shaping | molding cup 2, and it can also be set as the aspect with the part which is not fixed partially.

  The molding cup 2 has a bulging portion, whereas the stretchable member 3 is fixed along the periphery of the molding cup 2 and has a substantially flat shape. Therefore, the molding cup 2 and the stretchable member 3 except for the peripheral portion. And a gap 4 is formed.

FIG. 2 shows various aspects of the cup member of the present invention.
The cup member of this invention can select a desired form according to the body part in which a cup member is used, and the objective. FIG. 2a is a substantially circular cup member having a top near the center when viewed from the front (right). As shown in the cross-sectional view (left figure), the front side is a bulging part, and an elastic member is fixed to the peripheral part of the molding cup that is substantially circumferential, covering the bottom surface of the molding cup. FIG. 2b shows the case of a substantially elliptical shape, and FIG. 2c shows the case of a substantially triangular shape. FIG. 2d shows a cup member having a shape in which two substantially elliptical cup members are connected. When the cup member is connected, the entire bottom surface may be covered with a single elastic member, or may be covered with separate left and right elastic members.

  Drawing 3 is a figure showing the section form at the time of brassiere wearing which is an example of the embodiment using the cup member of the present invention. The dotted line shows the bra form before wearing, and the solid line shows the bra form when worn. The brassiere of the present embodiment is formed so that the stretchable member is substantially planar with respect to the molded cup having the bulging portion before wearing (when not worn). On the other hand, in the wearing state, the elastic member 3 is pressed by the wearer's bust, and the elastic member 3 extends according to the shape of the wearer's bust. Thus, the wearer's bust is held by the stretchable member 3, and the molding cup 2 is pulled by the stretchable member 3 to be deformed. At the same time, a restoring force is generated in the elastic member 3, and the peripheral part of the molding cup 2 to which the elastic member 3 is fixed generates a force in the direction of the wearer's body. Therefore, the peripheral part of a molding cup will stick to a wearer's body part, and the peripheral part of a cup does not float.

  When a brassiere using the cup member of the present invention is worn, a desired body shape can be produced beautifully by the molding cup 2. In addition, the bust is supported by the elastic member 3, and at the same time, the elastic member 3 has elasticity, and there is a gap between the molded cup and the elastic member 3, so that the wearer's bust shakes and moves. There is no limit. Furthermore, since the adhesiveness of the cup edge to the wearer is excellent, the cup moves following the movement of the wearer, and a natural appearance can be obtained not only when stationary but also when operating.

  The cup member of the present invention can be suitably used as a member of a brassiere as described above, and clothing having a bust cup portion, for example, a body suit, a brass slip, a camisole with a cup, a brassiere with a body, a body wear foundation, etc. It can be applied to clothing having various cup parts, such as sports clothing such as leather, half-top, swimwear (one-piece, separate type), leotard, and outerwear such as cut-and-sew with cup and knit with cup. It can also be applied to a lower body foundation such as a girdle to correct the appearance of the hip. The cup member of the present invention is suitable when it is desired to make the bust or hip bulge look larger.

Example 1 Brassiere FIG. 4 shows a part of a non-wire type brassiere 5 using the cup member of the present invention. A substantially triangular molding cup 2 made of a heat-press molded polyurethane foam integrally formed foam is covered with an outer cloth 6 made of a stretchable fabric with a decoration. A stretchable member 3 made of a stretchable fabric is fixed to the bottom surface of the molding cup 2 along the peripheral edge of the molding cup 2. The fixing portion is sewn with a tape 7 that is stretchable in the length direction over the entire circumference of the molding cup 2. A part of the tape 7 used for the fixing portion becomes the shoulder strap 8 as it is and is connected to the back portion (the back portion and the connecting portion are not shown). The left and right cup members are respectively sewn to the base cloth 9 and integrally form the front portion of the brassiere. The base cloth 9 is formed of the same material as the outer cloth 6 and has elasticity. A cloth serving as the back portion 10 is further sewn to the lower portion of the peripheral edge that hits the side of the substantially triangular side. The back cloth 10 is formed of the same material as the outer cloth 6 and the base cloth 9, and has elasticity.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cup member 2 Molded cup 3 Elastic member 4 Space | gap 5 Brassiere 6 Outer cloth 7 Tape 8 Shoulder strap 9 Base cloth 10 Back cloth

Claims (7)

A cup member for clothing in which a stretchable member is fixed to the bottom surface of the bulging portion,
The bulging part of the cup member has a rounded shape at the top, and the bottom surface formed by the peripheral part of the cup member is substantially circular, substantially elliptical, substantially triangular, or a shape in which they are connected Have
Said elastic member, Ri generally planar member der fixed to the peripheral portion so as to cover the bottom surface,
The bulging part has a flexibility that the peripheral part deforms following the expansion and contraction of the elastic member,
The bulging portion and the stretchable member are separated from each other except for the peripheral portion, and a gap is provided between the bulged portion and the stretchable member. The bulging portion is a sheet, a square, or a cone including one or more materials selected from the group consisting of polyurethane foam, nonwoven fabric, three-dimensional knitted fabric, EVA foam, EVA foam sheet, and polyethylene sheet. The cup member for clothing according to claim 1 , wherein the cup member includes a cup and has a round cup shape at the top. The elastic member includes a knitted fabric, a woven fabric, a net-like fabric, or a woven fabric, and is fixed to a peripheral portion of the bulging portion by fusion, welding, adhesion, or sewing . The cup member for clothing according to claim 1 or 2. The elastic member is characterized by having stretchability in two or more directions, for clothing cup member according to any one of claims 1-3. At the time of wearing, the elastic member fits the wearer's body part, and the peripheral part of the cup member is deformed by the elastic force of the elastic member, and is configured to conform to the wearer's body shape. Clothing cup member given in any 1 paragraph of 1-4. It is a member of the bust portion or the hip portion of the women's clothing, clothing cup member according to any one of claims 1 to 5. Bra, bra slips, girdles, a member of the bodysuit or swimwear, clothing cup member according to any one of claims 1-6.

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