JP7371897B2 - multifunctional accessories - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a multifunctional accessory that functions, for example, as a scarf when unfolded, and functions as an apron for catching drool or spilled food when unfolded.

For example, Patent Document 1 describes a handkerchief and bib that can serve as both a handkerchief and a bib when going out.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-298803

However, the above-mentioned handkerchief/bib is not fashionable and does not have the functionality to absorb spilled food. On the other hand, the present inventors found that elderly people and people with disabilities who require assistance during meals have the same desire to wear fashionable accessories on a regular basis as do healthy people. I am getting .

The present invention has been made in view of the current situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional accessory that can be worn as an accessory to enjoy fashion, and can also be used as an apron to catch spilled food.

The present invention is a multifunctional accessory that includes a main body sheet portion made of a sheet material having a front surface and a back surface, the main body sheet portion being positioned around the user's neck when worn on the user's neck. a neck circumferential side along the left-right direction, and a pair of left and right downward sagging oblique sides extending from both ends of the neck circumferential side, respectively; A substantially triangular area is formed in the sheet material by the oblique side portion, and the main sheet portion further includes one corner portion of a pair of left and right corners formed by the neck circumferential side portion and each of the downwardly downward oblique side portions. a first anchoring means for anchoring a corner and a predetermined portion of a downwardly downward hypotenuse distal to the one corner; and the other corner and a predetermined location distal from the other corner. a second fastening means that fastens to each other a predetermined location of the downwardly downward oblique side portion located at the neck portion; A third fastening means is provided, and when the first fastening means, the second fastening means, and the third fastening means are all fastened, the surface of the main body sheet portion An apron state in which a concave pocket portion is formed in the apron and is worn around the user's neck, and a development state in which the first fastening means, the second fastening means, and the third fastening means are all unfastened. This multifunctional accessory is characterized by being able to selectively change states.

In such a configuration, when in the unfolded state, it functions as a scarf by wrapping it around the neck, and by turning it into the apron state with the front side facing outward (that is, the back side faces the body), it can prevent drool and food spills. It can be received in the pocket section. Here, since the pocket portion according to the present invention is compactly formed in the center of the main body sheet portion, there is an advantage that the fashionability is not impaired even when the pocket portion is in an apron state. On the other hand, since the pocket portion is three-dimensionally recessed approximately at the center of the main body seat portion, it is possible to ensure not only expansion in the left-right direction but also depth in the front-back direction. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently catch drool, etc., and has a feature that cannot be achieved with a two-dimensional receiving portion formed by simply folding the end of the apron upward.

Further, at least the first fastening means and the second fastening means each include a pair of fastening members that can be freely engaged with and detached from each other, and the fastening members of one of the fastening means are different from those of the other fastening means. The fastening member of the fastening means can be freely engaged with and detached from the fastening member, and each fastening member is provided with at least a first identification part and a second identification part each having a predetermined identification function. , the first identification part and the second identification part have mutually different identification functions, and the fastening members that are fastened to each other in the apron state are different from each other, and the first identification part of each fastening member has different identification functions. On the other hand, when two fastening members that have the same function and have a second identification part with the same identification function are fastened together, the scarf becomes a scarf that functions as a scarf when worn around the user's neck. A configuration is proposed.

With such a configuration, it can also be used as a scarf by attaching the attachment means. At this time, the user or the like can form an apron state by matching the first identification parts together, and can form a scarf state by matching the second identification parts. Therefore, by engaging the securing means according to the guidance of each identification part, it is possible to easily obtain a multifunctional accessory in a desired state.

Further, the main body sheet portion is provided with fourth fastening means for fastening to each other two locations spaced apart from each other between the pair of left and right corners, and the first fastening means, an apron state in which the second fastening means, the third fastening means, and the fourth fastening means are all fastened to form a concave pocket portion on the surface; A configuration is proposed in which the state can be selectively changed to a deployed state in which the second fastening means, the third fastening means, and the fourth fastening means are all unfastened.

With this configuration, the user's chest and the main body seat portion are brought closer to each other in the apron state, thereby suppressing the gap between the user's chest and the main body seat portion from opening excessively. , drool and spilled food can be appropriately caught in the pocket portion.

The multifunctional accessory of the present invention has the effect of protecting the dignity of the user by achieving both the fashionability of a scarf and the practicality of an apron.

The multifunctional accessory is shown in an unfolded state, with (a) being a front view showing the front side, and (b) being a rear view showing the back side. Similar to FIG. 1, the multifunctional accessory is shown in an expanded state, with (a) being an explanatory view showing the front side, and (b) being an explanatory view showing the back side. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a procedure for changing the multifunctional accessory from the unfolded state to the apron state. 4 is an explanatory diagram continued from FIG. 3. FIG. It is an explanatory view showing a multifunctional accessory in an apron state. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of a multifunctional accessory worn as a scarf. It is explanatory drawing which shows the snap button part of another example, (a) shows the snap button part as a first fastening means, (b) shows the snap button part as a second fastening means.

Hereinafter, embodiments embodying the multifunctional accessory of the present invention will be described in detail. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown below, and design changes can be made as appropriate.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the multifunctional accessory 1 includes a triangular main body sheet portion 5 having a front surface 2 and a back surface 3. Note that a patterned sheet material (cloth) is used for the front surface 2, and a plain water-repellent sheet material (cloth) is used for the back surface 3. The main body sheet portion 5 is constructed by sewing two types of sheet materials together.

In addition, the main body seat portion 5 includes a neck circumferential side portion 6 along the left-right direction that is located around the user's neck in the usage state described later, and a pair of left and right sides extending downward from both ends of the neck circumferential side portion 6. It has downward hanging oblique sides 7 and 8. In other words, the main body seat portion 5 has a substantially right-angled isosceles triangular shape, with the oblique side forming the neck circumferential side 6 and the remaining two sides forming the downward diagonal sides 7 and 8. In use, the substantially right-angled corner is located at the lower end.

Furthermore, the main body sheet portion 5 has one corner (the left end corner in FIG. 1a) of the corners at both ends of the neck circumference side 6, and a downwardly downward oblique side 8 on the distal side separated from the corner. Snap button portions 11a and 11b are provided that engage predetermined locations with each other. In this embodiment, the snap button part 11a is of a female type and is arranged on the surface 2 of the main body sheet part 5. On the other hand, the snap button part 11b is a male type and is arranged on the back surface 3. The snap button parts 11a and 11b correspond to fastening members, and the snap button parts 11a and 11b constitute a first fastening means according to the present invention.

In addition, the main body sheet portion 5 has the other corner of the neck circumferential side 6 (the right end corner in FIG. 1a) and a predetermined portion of the distal side downward oblique side 7 separated from the corner to be engaged with each other. Snap button parts 21a and 21b are provided to be worn. In this embodiment, the snap button part 21a is of a male type and is arranged on the back surface 3 of the main body sheet part 5. On the other hand, the snap button part 21b is a female type and is arranged on the surface 2. The snap button portions 21a and 21b constitute a second fastening means according to the present invention.

Furthermore, the main body seat portion 5 is provided with snap button portions 31a and 31b that engage the approximately central portion of the neck circumference side portion 6 and a predetermined location below the central portion. In addition, the snap button parts 31a and 31b are arranged on the back surface 3 (ie, on the same surface) of the main body sheet part 5. These snap button parts 31a and 31b constitute a third fastening means according to the present invention.

Furthermore, the main body seat portion 5 is provided with snap button portions 41a and 41b that are engaged with each other at two locations defined between the left and right corner portions of the neck circumference side portion 6. The snap button parts 41a and 41b are arranged on the surface 2 (ie, on the same surface) of the main body seat part 5 along the neck circumference side part 6. The snap button portions 41a and 41b constitute a fourth fastening means according to the present invention.

Further, the vicinity of the snap button part 41a of the neck circumference side part 6 is partially folded back so that the front surface 2 can be visually recognized from the back surface 3 side at this region.

By the way, the snap button parts 11a, 11b, 21a, 21b, 31a, 31b, 41a, and 41b used in this embodiment are preferably known ones having a male and female structure that are generally widely used. Can be adopted. For example, when the snap button parts 11a, 11b, 21a, 21b, 31a, 31b, 41a, and 41b are arranged on the surface 2, the male and female structures are exposed on the surface 2. In addition, the snap button part shown by the solid line in the figure shows that the male and female structures are visible, and the snap button part shown by the broken line shows that the male and female structure is on the back side and cannot be seen. Note that the fastening means is not limited to a snap button, and other structures may of course be used as appropriate. However, as will be described later, it is preferable that the snap buttons used be of the same standard so that they can be freely engaged and detached from each other so that the state can be changed in a plurality of ways.

Next, the state of use of the multifunctional accessory 1 will be explained.
First, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the multifunctional accessory 1 is placed in the unfolded state α in which all the snap button parts 11a, 11b, 21a, 21b, 31a, 31b, 41a, and 41b are not engaged. For example, it can be wrapped around the neck and used as a scarf (or ascot). Here, the way the scarf is wrapped is not particularly limited.

In addition, by setting the apron state β (see Fig. 5) in which the snap button parts 11a, 11b, 21a, 21b, 31a, 31b, 41a, and 41b of the multifunctional accessory 1 are all attached, drool and spilled food can be protected. It can function as an apron. An example of a procedure for changing the multifunctional accessory 1 from the unfolded state α to the apron state β will be described below with reference to FIG. 3 and the like.

First, the snap button parts 31a and 31b of the multifunctional accessory 1 are engaged, and the surface 2 side of the main body sheet part 5 is raised up into a mountain shape. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the snap button parts 11a, 11b and the snap button parts 21a, 21b are engaged to form the main body seat part 5 into an annular shape such that the surface 2 of the main body seat part 5 is on the outside.

Note that the user's neck (not shown) is inserted into the central cavity formed in the middle of the ring-shaped multifunctional accessory 1. After the user's neck is passed through, the snap button parts 11a, 11b, 21a, 21b are located on the back side of the neck, and the surface 2 is located between the user's neck and chest. Accessories 1 can be worn.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4, by folding back the neck area 6 in front of the user's chest toward the user, a concave pocket portion is formed on the surface 2 raised by the snap button portions 31a and 31b. 51 is formed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the snap button parts 41a and 41b are engaged to close the neck area 6 which is wide open on the user's chest. By setting the multifunctional accessory 1 to the apron state β in this manner, spilled food is caught by the pocket portion 51 on the user's chest when eating or drinking.

Moreover, at this time, the neck circumference side part 6 near the snap button part 41a is partially folded back, so that only the front surface 2 is exposed to the outside and the back surface 3 is not exposed to the outside. As a result, the left and right collars are aligned in a well-balanced manner, giving an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

In the embodiments described above, the dimensions and shapes of each part can be freely selected as appropriate.
For example, the shape of the main body seat portion 5 may be other than a substantially right-angled isosceles triangular shape, and may be variously changed depending on the usage environment and preference.
Further, the material and pattern of the main body sheet portion 5 are not particularly limited. Further, the main body sheet portion 5 may be, for example, a single layer sheet material. Note that, for example, the surface 2 and the like may be treated to be water repellent or oil repellent.
In addition, the snap button parts 11a, 11b, 21a, 21b, 31a, 31b, 41a, 41b to be engaged are the same color, and the snap button parts 11a, 11b, 21a, 21b, 31a, 31b, 41a, 41b to be engaged are of the same color. However, as a unique feature, it may be possible to facilitate state conversion.
Although it is possible to use the multifunctional accessory 1 as a scarf in the unfolded state α, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the snap button part 11a and the snap button part 21a may be attached to each other and used as a scarf. no problem. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the snap button parts 31a and 31b as the third fastening means are fastened, and then the snap button part 11a and the snap button part 21a are fastened together at the neck to create a so-called ascot tie style. You can create the look of In addition, even in the scarf state, the snap button parts 31a and 31b are engaged, thereby giving the main body sheet part 5 a three-dimensional effect, resulting in an excellent aesthetic appearance. Here, if the snap button parts 11a, 11b, 21a, and 21b are connected to each other in a different combination from that in the apron state β, a beginner will not know which snap button parts to connect to each other when changing the state. It can be time consuming. Therefore, a new configuration is proposed. More specifically, each of the snap button parts 11a, 11b, 21a, and 21b is provided with a first identification part 91 and a second identification part 92, as shown in FIG.
Here, the first identification section 91 uses button colors in the snap button sections 11a, 11b, 21a, and 21b as an identification function. On the other hand, the second identification section 92 uses the color of a small piece of sheet sewn below the button as an identification function. For example, in this embodiment, the first identification part of the snap button parts 11a, 11b is "red", the second identification part 92 is "blue", and the snap button parts 21a, 21b are blue. Therefore, in the apron state β, the snap button portions 11a, 11b, 21a, and 21b having the same button color are engaged with each other. In addition, in the ascot-like scarf state as described above, the snap button parts 11a, 11b, 21a, and 21b having the same sheet color of the small pieces are attached to each other.
As another example, a plurality of snap button parts may be attached and can be appropriately selected and attached so that the size around the neck can be changed in the apron state β.
Furthermore, the environment in which the multifunctional accessory 1 is used is not limited to the home, but also includes hospitals, nursing care facilities, and the like.

1 Multi-functional accessory 2 Front side 3 Back side 5 Main body sheet part 6 Neck circumference sides 7, 8 Drooping oblique sides 11a, 11b Snap button part (fastening member of first fastening means)
21a, 21b Snap button part (locking member of second fastening means)
31a, 31b snap button part (locking member of third fastening means)
41a, 41b Snap button part (locking member of the fourth fastening means)
51 Pocket part 91 First identification part (first identification part)
92 Second identification part (second identification part)
α Deployed state β Apron state

Claims (3)

A multifunctional accessory comprising a main body sheet portion made of a sheet material having a front surface and a back surface,
The main body seat portion is
A neck circumference area along the left and right direction located around the user's neck when worn on the user's neck;
a pair of left and right downward diagonal sides extending from both ends of the neck circumference side;
a substantially triangular region is formed in the sheet material by the neck circumferential side portion and the pair of left and right downwardly downward oblique sides;
Furthermore, in the main body seat part,
One corner of a pair of left and right corners formed by the neck circumferential side and each of the downwardly downward oblique sides is engaged with a predetermined portion of the downward downward oblique side distal to the one corner. a female-shaped first fastening means formed on the surface of one corner of a pair of left and right corners formed by the neck circumferential side and each of the downward oblique sides; a male-type first anchoring means formed on the back surface of a predetermined location of the downward diagonal side distal to the first anchoring means;
A second male-shaped fastening means formed on the back surface of the other corner, which fastens the other corner and a predetermined portion of the downward diagonal side distal to the other corner. and a female-type second fastening means formed on the surface of a predetermined location of the downwardly downward oblique side distal to the other corner.
a third fastening means that fastens to each other a back surface of a substantially central portion of the neck circumference side portion and a back surface of a predetermined location below the center portion;
is provided,
When the first fastening means, the second fastening means, and the third fastening means are all fastened , and the third fastening means is fastened, the surface side of the main body sheet part becomes a mountain. When worn on the user's neck, the first fastening means and the second fastening means are located on the back side of the neck, while the third fastening means of the main body sheet part The area around the attachment means is located around the user's neck and chest, and the neck area in front of the user's chest is folded back toward the user, thereby creating a raised surface by the third attachment means. an apron state in which a concave pocket portion is formed ;
a deployed state in which the first fastening means, the second fastening means, and the third fastening means are all unfastened;
A multifunctional accessory that can selectively change its state. At least the first fastening means and the second fastening means each include a pair of fastening members that can be freely engaged and detached from each other, and the fastening members of one of the fastening means are connected to the other fastening means. It can be freely engaged and detached from the engagement member of the means,
Furthermore, each fastening member is provided with at least a first identification part and a second identification part each having a predetermined identification function, and the first identification part and the second identification part are mutually disposed. Equipped with different identification functions,
The fastening members fastened to each other in the apron state have the same identification function of the first identification part of each fastening member,
On the other hand, when the attachment members having the second identification portions having the same identification function are attached to each other, the scarf becomes a scarf that functions as a scarf when worn around the user's neck. Multifunctional accessories. The main body sheet portion is provided with fourth fastening means for fastening two surfaces spaced apart from each other between the pair of left and right corners,
an apron state in which the first fastening means, the second fastening means, the third fastening means, and the fourth fastening means are all fastened to form a concave pocket on the surface;
a deployed state in which the first fastening means, the second fastening means, the third fastening means, and the fourth fastening means are all unfastened;
The multifunctional accessory according to claim 1 or claim 2, which can selectively change its state.

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