JPH09140829A - Swimming goggles - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide swimming goggles having little water resistance, not removed or drifted at the time of dividing, and capable of exerting a function as a swimming cap. SOLUTION: Swimming goggles 10 of the present invention is provided with a cap section 11 and a goggles section 12. The cap section 11 is integrally molded with an elastomer resin having expandable rubbery elasticity and a smooth surface such as silicone rubber into a shape covering a human head, and it has a size sufficient to cover eyes, ears, and a rear head section. The goggles section 12 is arranged at the eye covering position of the cap section 11, and it has a transparent body 15 located in the front of the eyes and made of an achromatic transparent or chromatic transparent synthetic resin. An edge section 20 capable of being kept in close contact with the face and made of a soft synthetic resin is provided on the whole periphery of the transparent body 15, and the edge section 20 is preferably molded integrally with the cap section 11.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to swimming goggles that also function as a swimming cap suitable for swimming and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional swimming goggles is a band formed at the end of a transparent body by attaching a water blocking member made of a rubber-like elastic body to the outer periphery of a synthetic resin transparent body covering the front of the eyes. An elastic band is inserted through the attachment part, and this band is used to attach to the face.

[0003]

The above-mentioned goggles are effective in ensuring the swimmer's visibility in the water and protecting the eyeballs. However, there is a problem with the conventional goggles, for example, when jumping in a swimming race. The position of the goggles may shift or come off due to the resistance of the water, and the goggles themselves and the band may disturb the flow of the water (stream line), so it is necessary to reduce the resistance as much as possible for swimming. Wearing goggles is somewhat disadvantageous in terms of time reduction.

On the other hand, the swimming cap can bring the hair of the swimmer into close contact with the head, which may be advantageous in reducing the resistance of water. In addition, it is recommended to use a swimming cap to keep the water quality in pools. However, because the cap and goggles are separate, there is room for improvement, for example, one of them may be forgotten or lost.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a swimming goggle which does not come off or shift when jumping in, has a low water resistance and can also function as a swimming cap.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The swimming goggles of the present invention, which have been developed to achieve the above-mentioned object, are made of an elastomer resin having elastic rubber-like elasticity such as silicone rubber or urethane rubber. The cap is made of synthetic resin and has a size large enough to cover the eyes, ears, and occipital region, and is placed at a position that covers the eyes when the cap is covered on the human head. A transparent body made of a colorless transparent or colored transparent synthetic resin located in front of the eyeball, and a goggle portion having an edge portion for water blocking which can be brought into close contact with the face around the eye on the outer peripheral portion of the transparent body. doing.

Preferably, the edge portion of the goggle portion and the cap portion are integrally formed of the same type of elastomer resin (for example, silicone rubber), and the edge portion is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the transparent body. It is watertightly fixed. If the inner surface side of the transparent body is molded into a concave lens-like curved surface, the function as so-called prescription goggles for myopia can be exerted.

When the cap of the goggles of the present invention is put on the head of a swimmer like a conventional swimming cap, the cap allows the hair to be brought into close contact with the head, and
The edges of the goggles come into close contact with the face around the eyes to prevent water from entering the inside of the goggles,
The transparent body of the goggles secures the swimmer's underwater view.

In the goggles of the present invention, since the entire cap portion that is in close contact with the swimmer's head can function as a band for fixing the goggles to the head, a rubber band is not required separately. Then, the cap portion can function as a swimming cap. In addition, the outer periphery of the transparent body of the goggles can be made continuous with the goggles mounting part of the cap to create a streamlined shape with less unevenness. Because it is held firmly, the goggles will not come off when jumping into a swimming race.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. The swimming goggles 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are made of a synthetic resin cap portion 11.
And goggles section 12. The cap portion 11 is
For example, silicone rubber or urethane rubber is integrally molded into a shape that can be intimately contacted with the human head by elastic resin having elastic and smooth surface and rubbery elasticity, and also for covering the eyes, ears, cheeks, and occiput. It has a sufficient size.

The goggles portion 12 is a position where the eyes are covered when the cap portion 11 is put on the human head (goggles attaching portion 11).
The transparent body 1 provided in a) and located in front of the eyeball.
Five. The transparent body 15 is made of a colorless transparent or colored transparent synthetic resin such as polycarbonate or acrylic. The transparent body 15 may have a shape in which portions 15a and 15b corresponding to both eyes are continuous as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, or may correspond to both eyes like the transparent body 15 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 independent parts 15a and 15b
Eye type is also acceptable.

In any of the above embodiments, the transparent body 15 is provided with an edge portion 20 on the face side over the entire circumference. The edge portion 20 is made of a soft synthetic resin so that it can be brought into close contact with the face around the eyes. The side of the goggles 12 that comes into contact with the face is shaped to match the irregularities of the average face shape, or is made by individual face measurement.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the edge portion 20 is provided on the transparent body 15. That is, in the case of the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 (A), the edge portion 20 of the goggle portion 12 and the cap portion 11 are integrally molded by using the same type of elastomer resin (for example, silicone rubber), and the inner peripheral portion of the edge portion 20 is formed. The transparent body 15 is watertightly fixed to the edge portion 20 by fitting the outer peripheral edge 22 of the transparent body 15 into the formed groove 21 and adhering the outer peripheral edge 22 to the inner surface of the groove 21 as necessary. .

As shown in FIG. 3B, the transparent body 15
The goggle mounting portion 11a of the cap portion 11 on the outer peripheral portion 23 of the
The edge portion 20 may be watertightly fixed by an adhesive or vulcanization. In this case, the goggle attachment portion 11a is formed by making a hole in a part of the cap portion 11. However, instead of forming the hole, at least a part of the cap portion 11 (a portion corresponding to the goggle mounting portion 11a) is molded with a transparent resin to increase the strength of the goggle mounting portion 11a against the pulling of the cap portion 11. Good.

If the front surface is made substantially flat like the transparent body 15 shown in FIG. 3 (A), distortion of the underwater visual field can be reduced. If the inner surface 15c of the transparent body 15 is formed into a concave lens-like curved surface, it can function as so-called prescription goggles for myopia. The transparent body 15 shown in FIG. 3 (B) is formed in a curved shape that is convex outward, and the outer peripheral portion 23 of the transparent body 15 is continuous with the goggle mounting portion 11a without causing large irregularities. By doing so, the goggle portion 12 and its surroundings become more streamlined, which is effective in reducing the resistance of water.

When the swimming goggles 10 of the above embodiment are used, the cap portion 11 is the same as a conventional swimming cap.
When the swimmer's head is put on, the hair is brought into close contact with the head by the cap portion 11, and the edge portion 20 of the goggles portion 12 is brought into close contact with the face to prevent water from entering the inside of the goggles portion 12, The transparent body 15 ensures the underwater field of view of the swimmer.

[0017]

According to the present invention, since the goggle portion can be securely fixed to the head by the cap portion that is in close contact with the swimmer's head, no additional band is required, and the cap portion serves as a swimming cap. Can perform the function of. Further, it is effective in reducing the resistance of water, for example, the connecting portion between the goggle portion and the cap portion can be made to have a streamline shape. Since the goggles are firmly held by the swimmer's head, the goggles do not come off when jumping into a swimming race. Further, since the goggle portion and the cap portion are integrated, they are less likely to be lost or forgotten as compared with the case where they are handled separately.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of swimming goggles showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the swimming goggles shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the swimming goggles showing another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 ... Swimming goggles 11 ... Cap part 12 ... Goggles part 15 ... Transparent body 20 ... Edge part

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A cap portion made of synthetic resin, which is molded from an elastomer resin having elastic rubber elasticity so as to be in close contact with the human head and has a size large enough to cover the eyes, ears and occipital region, It has a transparent and colorless transparent or colored transparent synthetic resin transparent body which is placed in front of the eyeball when the cap is placed on the human head and covers the eye and the periphery of the transparent body. Swimming goggles, comprising: a goggle portion having a water-blocking edge portion that can come into close contact with the face of the person. 2. The edge portion of the goggle portion and the cap portion are integrally formed of the same type of elastomer resin, and the edge portion is watertightly fixed to the outer peripheral portion of the transparent body. The goggles for swimming according to claim 1. 3. A transparent body of the goggle portion is formed in a curved shape having an outward convex shape, and an outer peripheral portion of the transparent body is continuous with a goggle mounting portion of the cap portion to form a streamlined shape having less unevenness. The swimming goggles according to claim 1.