WO2016101527A1

WO2016101527A1 - Bra cup and bra formed thereby

Info

Publication number: WO2016101527A1
Application number: PCT/CN2015/079713
Authority: WO
Inventors: 慎愚景; 唐宁; 韩相哲
Original assignee: 香港理工大学; 香港城市大学
Priority date: 2014-12-25
Filing date: 2015-05-25
Publication date: 2016-06-30
Also published as: CN105768250A

Abstract

A bra cup, comprising an outer cup layer (11) and an inner cup layer (14) sequentially arranged to be pressed into an integrated body; two ends of the integrated body are respectively fixed at one end of a shoulder girdle (102) and a support portion (101); the bra cup (10) further comprises an internal space (16) for accommodating a breast enhancing matter; the bra cup (10) is also provided with an air hole (1) thereon for heat dissipation and ventilation; and the air hole (1) passes through the outer cup layer (11) and the inner cup layer (14). Also provided is a bra cup having a net structure, and bra formed thereby. The bra cup and the bra have a ventilation function, and provide a comfortable underwear environment, thus increasing a comfort degree for physical and psychological health.

Description

Cover cup and bra composed thereof

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of bras, and more particularly to a cup and a bra that can be used for a patient after mastectomy.

Background technique

[0002] Undergarments used in the prior art for mastectomy, such as bras, provide most of the space for placing the breast prosthesis, but do not provide other desirable functions, such as heat and humidity control functions. The bras used after mastectomy and the cups of conventional fashion bras are usually multi-layered, including a foam layer to provide extra capacity and support breast weight, so for the wearer, due to the heat and moisture accumulated in the cup, Such bras often provide an uncomfortable undergarment environment that is hot and humid. In addition, currently available breast implants block airflow and increase heat and humidity discomfort. However, at present, the underwear used after the mastectomy surgery on the market mainly concentrates on two functions: hiding the scar and supporting the weight of the breast prosthesis. From an aesthetic point of view, the style of the underwear that satisfies only the above two functions is not It is so satisfactory that, for wearers who have undergone mastectomy and breast cancer treatment, the above-mentioned underwear increases physical and mental health discomfort.

[0003] Most detachable bra pads employ a series of apertures in the cups. U.S. Patent Nos. 5,806,103 and US Pat. Although the U.S. Patent No. 5,806,103 does not mention the function of the aperture, the U.S. Patent No. 6,110,0005 clearly demonstrates that the function of the aperture is to promote air circulation. However, these detachable bra pads or breast protectors are typically packaged in the cup layer to reduce heat and humidity transfer efficiency or ventilation efficiency.

[0004] US Patent No. 7,229,335 also emphasizes the breathability of a bra, referred to as an adhesive bra with increased breathability, and the patent relates to an adhesive bra with a slit nipple that allows sweat to be worn from the wearer. The skin evaporates, which in turn allows the adhesive bra to remain in a dry and comfortable undergarment environment suitable for the wearer. However, this is a two-dimensional disposable transparent sticker that is used to lift the breast invisibly under the underwear. The sticker cannot be used as a conventional bra, nor as a bra used after a mastectomy.

[0005] Therefore, a bra used after a mastectomy operation having a heat and humidity control function is required, and Bras also need to be attractive and aesthetically pleasing.

technical problem

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a cup and a brassiere thereof, in view of the above-described deficiencies of the cup and the bra in the prior art.

Problem solution

Technical solution

[0007] The technical solution of the present invention is to provide a cup, comprising an outer cup layer and an inner cup layer, wherein the outer cup layer and the inner cup layer are sequentially arranged to be pressed into a whole, the whole The two ends are respectively fixed to one end of the strap and the supporting portion, wherein the cup further comprises a built-in space for accommodating the breast prosthesis; the cup is provided with a venting hole for dissipating heat, and the venting hole is penetrated The outer cup layer and the inner cup layer.

[0008] In the above cup, the cup further includes a pocket layer; the built-in space is formed by the inner cup layer and the pocket layer, wherein a lower end portion of the pocket layer is fixed to the inner cup The lower end portion of the layer and the upper end portion of the pocket layer are fixed to the upper end portion of the inner cup layer.

[0009] In the above cup, the cup further includes a separate pocket, and the pocket includes an outer layer and an inner layer, the outer layer and the inner layer surround the built-in space; the pocket is provided with An adjustable strap, the end of the adjustable strap is provided with a fixing structure for fixing the pocket; the venting hole also penetrates the outer layer; the inner layer is made of a mesh fabric, and the inner layer is provided with Opening.

[0010] In the above cup, the cup further includes a foam cup layer, the foam cup layer being located between the outer cup layer and the inner cup layer, and the venting hole penetrating the foam cup layer.

[0011] In the above cup, the pocket layer is made of a moisture wicking fabric.

[0012] The present invention also provides a cup, comprising an outer cup layer and an inner cup layer, wherein the outer cup layer and the inner cup layer are sequentially arranged to be pressed into a whole body, and one end of the whole body is fixed at one end of the strap. The cover cup further includes a built-in space for accommodating the breast prosthesis; the cup is provided with a mesh structure for dissipating heat, and one end of the mesh structure and the outer cup layer and the inner portion The cup layer is connected and the other end is fixed to the support portion.

[0013] In the above cup, the cup further includes a pocket layer; the built-in space is formed by the inner cup layer and the pocket layer, wherein a lower end portion of the pocket layer is fixed to the support Part, the pocket layer The upper end portion is fixed to the upper end portion of the inner cup layer.

[0014] In the above cup, the cup further includes a foam cup layer, the foam cup layer is located between the outer cup layer and the inner cup layer, and the mesh structure is further related to the foam cup Layer connection.

[0015] In the above cup, the pocket layer is made of a moisture wicking fabric.

The present invention also provides a brassiere for use in a patient after mastectomy, characterized in that the brassiere comprises a cup as described above.

Advantageous effects of the invention

Beneficial effect

[0017] The cup of the present invention and the bra of the same have the beneficial effects of: the cup has a heat-dissipating structure for promoting air circulation and facilitating heat dissipation on the main body, so that the cup has a gas permeable function, providing a comfortable underwear environment, thereby increasing Physical and mental health comfort. At the same time, the cup of the present invention further comprises a built-in space for placing the breast prosthesis, so that the cup is suitable for the patient after the mastectomy, and the components constituting the built-in space are made of fabric to achieve better moisture wicking characteristics. , thereby further making the cup have a gas permeable function. Further, in the present invention, the cup is smoothed and seamless by the mold molding and ultrasonic welding techniques, so that the brassiere having the cup has the characteristics of being attractive and attractive. Brief description of the drawing

DRAWINGS

1 is a front side view of a cup of a first embodiment of the present invention in a brassiere.

2 is a rear side view of the cup of the first embodiment of the present invention in the bra. [0019] FIG.

3 is a cross-sectional view of the cup of FIG. 1 including a conventional prosthesis along line A-A. [0020] FIG.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the cup of FIG. 1 including a vented prosthesis along line A-A.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a front view and a rear view of another preferred embodiment of the built-in space of the present invention.

6 is a side view of a cup of the second embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a side view of a cup according to a third embodiment of the present invention in a brassiere.

8 is a side view of a cup according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a side view of a cup of a bra according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a cross-sectional view of the cup of FIG. 9 including a conventional prosthesis along line B-B. [0027] FIG.

11 is a cross-sectional view of the cup of FIG. 9 including a ventilation prosthesis along line BB. [0028] FIG. 12 is a side view of a cup according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

Invention embodiment

Embodiments of the invention

[0030] The present invention provides a cup having a gas permeable function and a bra having the same, which is provided with a heat-dissipating structure for promoting air circulation and facilitating heat dissipation on the main body thereof, so that the cup has a gas permeable function and provides a comfortable underwear environment. This in turn increases the comfort of physical health and mental health. At the same time, the cup of the present invention further comprises a built-in space for placing the breast prosthesis, so that the cup is suitable for the patient after the mastectomy, and the components constituting the built-in space are made of fabric to achieve better moisture wicking characteristics. , thereby further making the cup have a gas permeable function. Further, in the present invention, the cup is made smooth and seamless by the mold molding and ultrasonic welding techniques, so that the bra having the cup has an attractive and beautiful appearance.

The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

1 to 4, Fig. 1 is a front side view of a cup according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a rear side view of the cup of the first embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the bra 100 includes a cup 10, a support portion 101, a shoulder strap 102, a shoulder strap 103, and a side strap 104. The support portion 101 includes a steel bow. The shoulder strap 102 is provided with an adjustment buckle for The shoulder strap 102 is sized to fit the wearer; the harness 103 is made of a material that is elastic and has a buckle at the end of the strap 103 to allow the wearer to adjust the tightness by himself. The technical features of the above bra members are all common technical features in the prior art bra, such as materials, shapes and methods, and are not described herein.

3 is a cross-sectional view of the cup of FIG. 1 including a conventional prosthesis along line AA, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the cup of FIG. 1 including a ventilation prosthesis along line A-A. In this embodiment, the cup 10 includes an outer cup layer 11, a foam cup layer 15 and an inner cup layer 14, wherein the outer cup layer 11, the foam cup layer 15 and the inner cup layer 14 are sequentially arranged to be pressed into one whole, and the two ends thereof are Each of the two ends of the strap 102 is fixed to the one end of the strap 102 and the supporting portion 101, respectively, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The two ends of the whole body are respectively fixed to one end of the back strap 102 by a lamination technique, and the support portion 10 1 = [0034] In a cup according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cup includes an outer cup layer 11 and an inner cup layer 14, excluding the foam cup layer 15, and the outer cup layer 11 and the inner cup layer 14 are sequentially arranged and pressed. .

[0035] Both the cup layer 11 and the inner cup layer 14 are made of a moisture wicking fabric to achieve better moisture wicking characteristics for improving the ventilation and moisture wicking characteristics of the bra 100. The venting cup 10 is provided with a venting hole 1 for dissipating heat and ventilating, and the venting hole 1 is located at the bottom of the cup 10 to keep the lower part of the wearer and the middle part of the sternum ventilated, and the venting hole 1 penetrates the outer cup layer 11, The foam cup layer 15 and the inner cup layer 14 have a diameter ranging from 1 _{/ 8} inch to _1/2 inch (ie 0.3 cm to 1.3 cm) for moisture wicking and can reduce the contact area of the chest to improve thermal comfort. Degree and tactile comfort. The cup 10 further includes a built-in space 16 for accommodating the breast prosthesis, the built-in space 16 being formed by the inner cup layer 14 and the pocket layer 12, wherein the lower end portion of the pocket layer 12 is fixed to the lower end of the inner cup layer 14, The upper end portion of the pocket layer 12 is fixed to the upper end portion of the inner cup layer 14, and the opening 13 is provided on one side of the cup 10. The pocket layer 12 is made of a moisture wicking fabric to further improve the ventilation and moisture absorption of the bra 100. Sweat characteristics. In this embodiment, the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the pocket layer 12 may be respectively fixed to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the inner cup layer 14 by using a suturing technique. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the pocket layer 12 may be laminated by a lamination technique. The upper end portion and the lower end portion are respectively fixed to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the inner cup layer 14.

[0036] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the outer cup layer 11, the inner cup layer 14 and the pocket layer 12 can also be made of a material that utilizes a highly efficient heat conductor.

[0037] In FIG. 3, the built-in space 16 is disposed with a common prosthesis 17, and in FIG. 4, the built-in space 16 is provided with a ventilation prosthesis 18, that is, the ventilation prosthesis 18 has a ventilation structure, and The ventilating prosthesis 18 includes a hollow inner core 181, which is a prosthesis that is often worn by a patient after mastectomy, and will not be described herein.

Referring to FIG. 5, FIG. 5 is a front view and a rear view of another preferred embodiment of the built-in space of the present invention. In another preferred embodiment, the built-in space 16 is realized by a separate pocket 19 comprising an outer layer 25 and an inner layer 22, the outer layer 25 and the inner layer 22 surrounding forming a built-in space 16, whereby the built-in space The space 16 can be combined with a commercially available cup for daily use for wear by a patient after mastectomy. The bottom of the outer layer 25 is provided with a second through hole 20, and the position of the second through hole 20 can be consistent with the vent hole 1. It can also be understood that the vent hole 1 penetrates the outer layer 25, and the inner layer 22 is made of a mesh fabric. The inner layer 22 is provided with a mouth 21 at the middle thereof, and the upper end of the pocket 19 is provided with an adjustable belt 23, so that the wearer can adjust the position of the prosthesis by himself, and the end of the adjustable belt 23 is provided with a fixing structure 24, Used to secure the pocket 19. [0039] Referring to Figure 6, Figure 6 is a side elevational view of the cup of the second embodiment of the present invention. The present embodiment is different from the cup and the bra of the first embodiment described above in that, in the embodiment, a vent hole is provided in the front center portion 2 and the bottom portion of the cup to improve ventilation of the front center portion of the cup and Moisture wicking characteristics allow the bra to provide a comfortable undergarment environment.

[0040] Referring to Figure 7, Figure 7 is a side elevational view of a cup of the third embodiment of the present invention. The present embodiment is different from the cup of the second embodiment described above in that, in this embodiment, vent holes are provided in each portion of the upper portion of the cup to improve ventilation and moisture absorption of various parts of the upper portion of the cup. Sweat characteristics.

Referring to FIG. 8, FIG. 8 is a side view of a cup according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The present embodiment is different from the cup of the first embodiment described above in that, in the present embodiment, the cup of the seamless bra has a vent hole as shown in FIG. 1, and the seamless bra having the vent hole is produced. The method includes the following steps:

[0042] Sl, marking the position of the vent hole on the bra mold;

[0043] S2, pressing a sheet of a plurality of layers of polyurethane material through a bra mold;

[0044] S3, making a venting hole by an ultrasonic splicing and branding device, wherein the ultrasonic welding and the branding shape are consistent with the bra mold.

9 to 11, FIG. 9 is a side view of a cup according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the bra 900 includes a cup 90, a support portion 901, a shoulder strap 902, a strap 903 and a side strap 904. The support portion 901 includes a steel bow. The shoulder strap 902 is provided with an adjustment buckle for The shoulder strap 902 is sized to fit the wearer; the strap 903 is made of a material that is elastic, and the end of the strap 903 is provided with a buckle so that the wearer can adjust the tightness by himself. The technical features of the above-described bra members are all common technical features in the prior art bra, such as materials, shapes and methods, and are not described herein.

10 is a cross-sectional view of the cup of FIG. 9 including a conventional prosthesis along line BB, and FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the cup of FIG. 9 including the ventilation prosthesis along line BB. In this embodiment, the cup 90 includes an outer cup layer 91, a foam cup layer 95 and an inner cup layer 94. The outer cup layer 91, the foam cup layer 95 and the inner cup layer 94 are sequentially arranged to be pressed into one body, and one end is fixed. At one end of the harness 102, the outer cup layer 91 and the inner cup layer 94 are all made of a moisture wicking fabric to achieve better moisture wicking characteristics for improving the ventilation and moisture wicking characteristics of the bra 900. The cup 90 is provided with a mesh structure 5 for heat dissipation and ventilation. The mesh structure 5 is located at the bottom of the cup 90 to keep the wearer's lower chest portion and the middle part of the sternum ventilated, and one end of the mesh structure 5 is The outer cup layer 91, the foam cup layer 95 and the inner cup layer 94 are engaged, that is, one end of the mesh structure 5 and the outer cup layer 91, bubble The foam cup layer 95 and the inner cup layer 94 are sequentially arranged to be pressed into a whole lower end to be joined, and the other end of the mesh structure 5 is fixed to the supporting portion 901 for moisture absorption and perspiration, and the contact area of the chest can be reduced to improve Thermal comfort and tactile comfort. In this embodiment, the other end of the mesh structure 5 may be fixed to the support portion 901 by using a stitching technique, and the other end of the mesh structure 5 may be fixed to the support portion 901 by a lamination technique. .

[0047] The cup 90 further includes a built-in space 96 for accommodating the breast prosthesis, which is formed by the inner cup layer 94, the mesh structure 5 and the pocket layer 92, wherein the lower end portion of the pocket layer 92 is fixed to The lower end portion of the mesh structure and the upper end portion of the pocket layer 92 are fixed to the upper end portion of the inner cup layer 94, and an opening 9 3 is provided on one side of the cup 90, and the pocket layer 92 is made of a moisture wicking fabric to further improve the bra 900. Ventilation and moisture wicking characteristics. In this embodiment, the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the pocket layer 92 may be respectively fixed to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the inner cup layer 94 by using a stitching technique. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the pocket layer 92 may be laminated by a lamination technique. The upper end portion and the lower end portion are respectively fixed to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the inner cup layer 94.

In another preferred embodiment of the invention, outer cup layer 91, inner cup layer 94 and pocket layer 92 may also be fabricated from materials of highly efficient thermal conductors.

[0049] In FIG. 10, the built-in space 96 is disposed with a common prosthesis 96. In FIG. 11, the built-in space 96 is provided with a ventilation prosthesis 98, that is, the ventilation prosthesis 98 has a ventilation structure, and The prosthesis 98 includes a hollow inner core 981, and the prosthesis described above are prostheses often worn by patients after mastectomy, and will not be described herein.

[0050] In the present embodiment, the shape of the mesh structure 5 can adopt the shape in FIG. 9 so that the mesh structure 5 can cover the chest portion of the wearer and the middle portion of the sternum, and is not limited thereto. Other shapes are also available for improving the ventilation and moisture wicking characteristics of the cup, thereby providing the bra with a comfortable undergarment environment, such as the shape of the mesh structure as shown in FIG.

In another preferred embodiment, the built-in space 96 can also be implemented by using a separate pocket, which is similar to the pocket shown in FIG. 5 above, and details are not described herein again.

[0052] In summary, the cup provided in the present invention and the bra of the same structure have a gas permeable function, can provide a comfortable underwear environment, and the cup and the bra of the same structure are smooth and seamless, so that the bra having the cup Attractive and beautiful.

[0053] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. It is to be understood that those skilled in the art are susceptible to variations and substitutions within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

A cup comprising an outer cup layer ( _U ) and an inner cup layer (14), wherein the outer cup layer (11) and the inner cup layer (14) are sequentially arranged to be pressed into one whole, the two ends of the whole Each of the straps (102) is fixed to one end of the strap (102), and the support portion (101) is characterized in that the cup (10) further comprises a built-in space (16) for accommodating the breast prosthesis; a venting hole (1) that dissipates heat, and the venting hole (1) penetrates the outer cup layer (11) and the inner cup layer (14).

The cup according to claim 1, wherein the cup further comprises a pocket layer (12); the built-in space (16) is surrounded by the inner cup layer (14) and the pocket layer (12) Forming, wherein a lower end portion of the pocket layer (12) is fixed to a lower end portion of the inner cup layer (14), and an upper end portion of the pocket layer (12) is fixed to an upper end of the inner cup layer (14) unit.

The cup according to claim 1, wherein the cup further comprises a separate pocket (19), and the pocket comprises an outer layer (25) and an inner layer (22), the outer layer and the inner layer Forming the built-in space (16); the pocket is provided with an adjustable belt (23), and the end of the adjustable belt is provided with a fixing structure (24) for fixing the pocket; the venting hole (1) The outer layer (25) is also penetrated; the inner layer (22) is made of a mesh fabric, and the inner layer is provided with an opening (21).

The cup according to claim 1, wherein the cup further comprises a foam cup layer

(15), the foam cup layer (15) is located between the outer cup layer (11) and the inner cup layer (14), and the venting hole penetrates the foam cup layer.

A cup according to claim 2, wherein said pocket layer (12) is made of a moisture wicking fabric.

A cup includes an outer cup layer (91) and an inner cup layer (94), and the outer cup layer (91) and the inner cup layer (94) are sequentially arranged to be pressed into a whole body, and one end of the whole body is fixed to One end of the strap (902), characterized in that the cup (90) further includes a built-in space

(96), for accommodating a breast prosthesis; the cup is provided with a mesh structure (5) for dissipating heat and ventilating, and one end of the mesh structure is connected with the outer cup layer and the inner cup layer, Another One end is fixed to the support portion (901).

The cup according to claim 6, wherein the cup further comprises a pocket layer (92); the built-in space (%) is surrounded by the inner cup layer (94) and the pocket layer (92) Forming, wherein a lower end portion of the pocket layer (92) is fixed to the support portion (90 1), and an upper end portion of the pocket layer is fixed to an upper end portion of the inner cup layer (94).

The cup according to claim 6, wherein the cup further comprises a foam cup layer

(95), the foam cup layer (95) is located between the outer cup layer (91) and the inner cup layer (94), and the mesh structure (5) is also associated with the foam cup layer ( 95) Connection. A cup according to claim 7, wherein said pocket layer (92) is made of a moisture wicking fabric.

A brassiere for use in a patient after mastectomy, characterized in that the brassiere comprises a cup as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.