JPH0678808A - Button cover - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable the change of the design of a button without removing the existing button by bending and fixing respective detaining pieces along the rear surface part of the button in the state of putting a cover body on the front surface part of the button. CONSTITUTION:This button cover 1 has a cover body 12 which consists of a plastically deformable material, such as, for example, aluminum sheet, and the inner flank 11 of which is formed by die pressing to a shape covering the front surface part 21 of a mushroom head-shaped button 2 to be covered. The outer peripheral edge 13 thereof is projectingly provided radially with 8 pieces of the detaining pieces 14 at an equal angle with each other. These detaining pieces 14 are bendable at the outer peripheral edge 13 and various kinds of colors or patterns are applied by various techniques on the front surface part 15. The cover body 12 to be used is put on the front surface part 15 of the button 2 mounted to a suit 3 and is fixed by bending the respective detaining pieces 14 along the rear surface part 22 of the button 2. The design of the button 2 is changed in such a manner by the extremely simple operation to mount the button cover to the button already mounted to the suite.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a button cover for a button used for clothes or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art It is well known that the button attached to clothes is a part of the design of clothes, and changing the design of the buttons changes the overall image of the clothes. Therefore, button selection is extremely important.

However, since the buttons are attached by sewing with threads, it requires skill to replace them, and generally, a large number of buttons, including cuffs, are attached, and it takes a lot of time and labor to replace them all. Need. Therefore, in most cases, the user wears clothes with the button attached first.

Therefore, from the image of the entire clothes including the buttons, the use is limited to funerals, formal wears, resorts, etc., and a large number of clothes must be prepared according to the use, which is economical. Not only that, but it is also disadvantageous in terms of storage space.

Recently, the materials of the buttons have been diversified, and some of them need to be stored with their surfaces covered, such as those using precious metals and those using natural shells, which are easily damaged and are easy to clean. There is a problem that some are not suitable.

[0006]

The problem to be solved by the present invention is that it takes a lot of time and labor to replace the buttons attached to the conventional clothes, and it takes a lot of time and labor. In most cases, clothes are worn with the buttons still on, and the use is limited. Another point is that some buttons need to be stored with their surfaces covered, and some are apt to be damaged and unsuitable for cleaning.

[0007]

A first aspect of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is to provide a plurality of foldable locking pieces on an outer peripheral edge of a cover body whose inner surface is formed to cover a surface portion of a button. The second aspect of the invention is at least two split bodies in which the inner side surface is formed in a shape that continuously covers a part of the front surface portion and the back surface portion of the button and can be attached to each other. The third aspect of the present invention has a configuration in which the inner surface is formed of a stretchable material into a shape that continuously covers a part of the front surface and the back surface of the button, and is easily attached. It is possible to change the design of a button and to provide a button cover that covers the button and protects the button.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the invention, each locking piece is bent and fixed along the back surface of the button with the cover main body covering the front surface of the button. Further, in the second aspect of the invention, each divided body is covered with the button, and the divided bodies are fixed to each other by engaging with each other.
Further, in the third aspect of the invention, the elasticity is used to cover the button and fix it by its elasticity.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1 to 3 show an embodiment of the first invention. A button cover indicated by reference numeral 1 is made of a material such as an aluminum thin plate which is plastically deformable, and the inner side surface 11 is covered by pressing. Cover body 1 formed in a shape to cover the surface portion 21 of the mushroom-shaped button 2 to be tried
2, and eight locking pieces 14 are radially provided on the outer peripheral edge 13 thereof at equal angles with each other.

The locking piece 14 can be bent at the outer peripheral edge 13, and the surface portion 15 is provided with various colors and patterns by various methods.

This embodiment is sold alone or as a set with clothes. Then, in order to use it, as shown in FIG. 3, the cover body 12 is put on the surface part 15 of the button 2 attached to the clothes 3, and each locking piece 14 is bent along the back surface part 22 of the button 2. Fixed by.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the design of the button 2 can be changed by a very simple attaching work without the troublesome work of attaching and detaching the button already attached to the clothes.

Therefore, it is possible to instantly change the design of the image suitable for the purpose of use, such as changing the mourning dress into a gorgeous dress or changing the black-colored dress into a mourning dress.

Further, even if the button 2 attached to the commercially available clothes is not the favorite one, the change can be made immediately.

In addition, in the present embodiment, each locking piece 14 is simply fixed to the button 2 by plastic deformation when the locking piece 14 is bent along the back surface portion 22 of the button 2, and the fixing is reliable and is released during use. Not only is there no need to worry, it is easy to remove, as each locking piece 14 is extended again, and it is possible to attach different designs to the same button 2 any number of times. It can be done.

Further, since there is no fear of damaging the button 2 by attaching and detaching it, it can be used as a protective cover during storage or during cleaning.

The present invention may be made of other material such as hard synthetic resin as long as it can be bent and has plastic deformation. In this case, each locking piece 14 can be simply bent along the back surface portion 16. It can be fixed by various operations and is easy to install and can be made easily and inexpensively, but it does not have or has plastic deformation such as cloth or paper, or extremely thin material. However, if it is difficult to fix by simply bending it, the back surface of each locking piece 14 may be coated with an adhesive, or the adhesive may be partially used.

FIGS. 4 to 6 show an embodiment of the second invention. The button cover indicated by the reference numeral 1 is, for example, made of a suitable hard synthetic resin in a substantially half-moon shape and has various colors and patterns on the surface portion 21. The two divided bodies 1a and 1b, which have been applied by various methods, are attached to each other by the engagement protrusions 1e and 1f provided on the respective connection side edges 1c and 1d so that the inner surface 11 has the button 2 The whole is formed in a beret shape so as to continuously cover a part of the front surface portion 21 and the back surface portion 22.

In this embodiment, the split body 1a and the split body 1b are separated from each other, and the button 2 disposed between the split body 1a and the split body 1b is sandwiched from both sides so that both end edges 1c and 1d are joined together and the locking projections 1e and 1f are formed. On the other side of the divided body 1b,
It may be locked to the inner surface 11 of 1a and fixedly attached to each other.

The operation and effect of this embodiment are almost the same as those of the above-mentioned first invention, but this embodiment has the advantage that the mounting is simpler.

FIGS. 7 to 9 show an embodiment of the third invention. The button cover indicated by reference numeral 1 is made of a flexible and stretchable material such as a rubber thin plate or stretch fiber. The entire side surface 11 is formed in a beret shape so as to continuously cover a part of the front surface portion 21 and the back surface portion 22 of the button 2.

As shown in FIG. 9, this embodiment is fixed by simply covering the button 2 attached to the clothes 3 in a stretched state by utilizing elasticity.

The operation and effect of this embodiment are almost the same as those of the first and second inventions, but this embodiment is advantageous in that it is easy to install and remove, and is easy to manufacture. have.

In each of the above embodiments, the present invention is applied to a decorative button that is often used for clothes and the like, but it goes without saying that a normal perforated button can be applied in the same manner. .

[0026]

According to the present invention, the design of the button can be changed very easily and quickly without removing the existing button. Therefore, it is possible to instantly change the existing clothes into a design having an image suitable or desired for the purpose of use.

It is also possible to cover the button to protect it in order to prevent deterioration during storage and damage during cleaning.

Further, the structure is not complicated and can be provided at a low price,
Also suitable for mass production.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the first invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view showing a usage state of the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an exploded state of an embodiment of the second invention.

5 is a plan view in which a part of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 is cut away.

6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing an embodiment of the third invention.

8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG.

9 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a usage state of the embodiment shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Button cover 2 Button 11 Inner side surface 12 Cover body 13 Outer peripheral edge 14 Locking piece 21 Front surface portion 22 Back surface portion 1a Divided body 1b Divided body

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A button cover characterized in that a plurality of bendable locking pieces are radially provided on an outer peripheral edge of a cover main body whose inner surface is formed to cover a surface portion of a button. 2. The inner side surface is formed into a shape that continuously covers a part of the front surface portion and the back surface portion of the button and is divided into at least two divided bodies that can be engaged with each other. Button cover. 3. A button cover, wherein the inner surface is formed of a stretchable material in a shape that continuously covers a part of the front surface and the back surface of the button.