JPH0418959Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an improvement of the collar portion of a wetsuit.

[Conventional technology]

Conventional neoprene rubber (sponge) wetsuits, especially wetsuits for sports such as diving and surfing, have collars that have a round neck shape or a low standing collar that allows the neck to move easily without losing mobility.

In the conventional wetsuit neck, the neck size is relatively small, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, and the upper end of neoprene rubber is folded back and sewn.

The diameter of the collar that touches the neck is cut to be smaller so that it fits around the neck, and the elasticity of the material allows it to wrap tightly around the neck.

In the dry suit, as an idea to make it even more waterproof, there is Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 185696/1983, in which a neck seal part made of a gas-impermeable material (neoprene sponge) is provided so as to be tightly pressed against the neck.

In addition, in Utsukai No. 61-33791 for cold protection life jackets,
It is disclosed that the neck part is provided with a folded part.

[Problem to be solved]

However, the neck structure of conventional wetsuits has the following problems.

There is a contradiction in that if the dimensions are made small to improve watertightness, mobility will deteriorate.

If the diameter is too tight around the neck, blood circulation in the neck will deteriorate.

Tightening your neck puts strain on your neck rotation.

On the other hand, if the neck is loose, the watertightness will be poor.

Since each person's neck thickness is different, the feeling of tightness is different.

After exercising while wearing it, I get abrasions on my neck.

The above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 185696/1983 and Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 61-33791
No. 1 also has a folded part and a neck seal part, but in the end, the neoprene rubber comes into direct and strong contact with the neck, and there is a good chance of scratches on the nape of the neck, so it is not a configuration that satisfies mobility. .

The present invention solves this problem, achieves both watertightness and mobility, and also
To provide a wetsuit that allows adjustment of the fit of the collar part. In particular, this invention
This is a further improvement on Utility Model Application No. 161474/1983 filed by the same applicant, and has achieved rationalization and economy in sewing.

[Means for solving problems]

In this invention, a neck cloth is provided on the inside of a single collar of a wetsuit along the collar.The nylon jersey fabric is directly connected and sewn to the edge of a single neoprene rubber collar, and the seam is attached to the inside of the collar. To provide a wet suit which has a hollow pipe-like neck cloth with a cross section of approximately ρ shape, which is inserted into the collar, bent inward at the upper part, and sewn only the hanging end of the nylon jersey along the lower part of the collar. .

In this invention, by providing a stretchable nylon jersey cloth in the shape of a hollow pipe on the inside of the neck, the pipe shape collapses when worn, creating a part where the nylon jersey becomes two pieces, and that part becomes the outer cloth. This made the cloth slippery, improving mobility, and the cloth could be used to adjust the tightness around the neck to prevent injuries such as abrasions.

In addition, in the present invention, there are only two sewing locations, the edge and the bottom of the neoprene rubber collar, which simplifies the manufacturing process and is advantageous in terms of production.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a wetsuit according to the present invention.

Briefly, the collar 2 of the wetsuit 1 is made into a single piece without folding back, and a neck cloth 3 is provided inside the single neoprene rubber collar 2 along the collar 2.

The neck cloth 3 is a stretchable cloth such as nylon jersey, and is directly connected and sewn to the upper part of the neoprene rubber collar 2 from the middle.

The height X of one piece of neoprene rubber collar 2 is approximately the same height as the collar height X of FIG. 2 showing a conventional wetsuit.

The nylon jersey neck cloth 3 and the collar 2 are directly sewn together as a single piece of cloth, and the stitched portion 4 is hidden inside, and the neck cloth 3 has an upwardly extending portion. 31 height Y, the upper part is curved and folded inward, hangs down to the lower part of the collar 2, and only the hanging end 5 is sewn along the lower part of the collar 2.

The stitched portion 4 is sewn using an overlock stitch (overedge stitch), and the hanging end portion 5 is sewn using a blind stitch or an overlock stitch.

The nylon jersey neck cloth 3 has a substantially rho-shaped cross section, and the collar 2 has a hollow pipe shape.

Because of this shape, the inner nylon jersey and outer nylon jersey slide against each other, and the inner nylon jersey follows the movement of the neck, allowing it to be worn around the wearer's neck while maintaining watertightness. You will be free to fit.

The width of the neck cloth 3 is long enough to allow the left and right ends 6 of the back to overlap.

One end of the end 6 is relatively long, and by attaching velvet fasteners 7, 71 (on one side of the tongue) there, the neck circumference can be adjusted more delicately. By forming the end portion 6 and the velvet fasteners 7, 71 to overlap in this manner, the tightening adjustment effect and the water-stopping effect are improved.

The neck cloth 3 may be left standing as it is when worn, or may be folded out to the outside of the collar 2.

The neck cloth 3 is made by sewing smooth nylon jersey material into a hollow pipe shape, so the inner nylon jersey moves with the movement of the neck and does not touch the skin of the neck like conventional Stable collar 2
do not come into direct contact and rub against each other.

On the back of the collar 2 is a slide fastener 8, and on both sides of the upper end of the slide fastener 8 are velvet fasteners 9, 91 for adjusting the tightness of the neck.
(on one side of the tongue).

Even if the velvet fasteners 9 and 91 are stopped, the neck cloth 3 is sewn only at the lower part, so the part surrounding the neck is free and wraps around the neck according to the shape of the neck, ensuring a snug fit around the neck. However, since the neck cloth 3 is pipe-shaped, the cloth slides from the collar 2, allowing easy movement of the neck, and is watertight.

Since the tongue sides 71 and 91 of the velvet fasteners 7 and 71 and the velvet fasteners 9 and 91 are attached to opposite left and right sides, the tightness can be finely adjusted.

These embodiments are merely examples, and changes in the shape of the neck cloth, application of similar materials, etc. are included in the present invention.

(Effects) The wetsuit according to the present invention has a neck cloth on the inside of the collar, and has the following features thanks to the pipe-like structure of the neck cloth, the installation method with extremely few sewing parts, and the installation of a velvet fastener. It has a unique effect.

The neck cloth of the present invention has a roughly ρ-shaped cross section, and the inner and outer cloths slide well against each other, so the inner cloth, which is in direct contact with the neck, moves freely according to the movement of the neck, while the outer cloth can maintain watertightness without moving much,
It achieves the maneuverability and waterproofness of a wetsuit.

In addition, the neoprene rubber part of the wetsuit collar is made into one piece, making it thin and comfortable to wear.

There are only two places to sew, which reduces manufacturing effort and allows the manufacturing process and equipment to be used as is.

By attaching a neck cloth, abrasions and other scratches on the neck will be completely eliminated.

Since the neck cloth is sewn only at the lower part and the upper part is left free, the neck has good mobility and fits well.

Since a stretchable neck cloth is provided, the neck cloth wraps around the neck according to the thickness and shape of the neck, resulting in high watertightness.

Velvet fasteners are also provided on the neck cloth, making it easy to adjust the tightness.

The tongue piece is installed in the opposite position from the velvet fastener on the collar, so it has a high water-stopping effect and a snug fit.

As described above, the present invention is a collar that has flexibility according to the shape and thickness of the wearer's neck, is simple to manufacture, and has practical value.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of the wetsuit according to the present invention, and is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the neck of the wetsuit with a neck cloth sewn onto it, and Fig. 2 shows the neck of a conventional wetsuit. FIG. A simple explanation of the symbols, 1...Wetsuit, 2
... Collar, 3 ... Neck cloth, 4 ... Sewing portion, 5 ... Drooping end portion, 6 ... Left and right end portion.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (1) A wetsuit with a neck cloth provided inside one collar along the collar, with nylon jersey, etc. attached to the edge of one neoprene rubber collar. Stretch fabric is sewn together, the stitched part is placed inside, and the upper part is curved and folded inward to form a hollow pipe with a cross section of approximately ρ.The hanging end of the fabric is then sewn to the bottom of the neoprene rubber collar. A wetsuit with a neck cloth. (2) The wet suit according to claim 1, which is a utility model and has a length such that both ends of the back of the neck cloth overlap. (3) The wetsuit according to claim 1, wherein velvet fasteners are attached to both ends of the back of the neck cloth.