JP7727985B2 - Shaded clothing - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a garment with a shade that covers the wearer's neck and back of the head.

To prevent heatstroke, it is important to protect the nape of the neck and the back of the head from direct sunlight. This can be done by covering the nape of the neck and the back of the head in some way, but the only clothing that can do this is a hooded parka or a windbreaker.

On the other hand, air-conditioned clothing is known that is equipped with a blower (air blower fan) that forcibly sends air into the garment. Patent Documents 1 and 2 describe prior art in which a guide sheet or air duct hood is integrated into such air-conditioned clothing.

International Publication No. 2016/016996 JP 2018-71032 A

However, hooded parkas and windbreakers have the problem that they completely cover not only the wearer's neck and the back of the head, but also the entire head, causing heat to build up inside the hood and resulting in poor breathability. There is also the problem that the hood blocks visibility, making it difficult to see.

On the other hand, the prior art described in Patent Document 1, in which a guide sheet is integrated into an air-conditioned suit, has the advantage that the guide sheet can guide the air sent in by the blower to the wearer's neck, the back of the head, and even the inside of the helmet. However, because the guide sheet is attached to the back of the collar of the garment (Patent Document 1, Claim 1, etc.), it also covers the ears (Patent Document 1, Figures 1 and 6, etc.), which, combined with the noise of the blower itself, makes it difficult to hear surrounding sounds. Furthermore, when the guide sheet is not in use, it is supposed to be left hanging down (paragraph [0045], Figures 2 and 3, etc.), which creates the problem of the guide sheet getting in the way of work.

Furthermore, in the prior art described in Patent Document 2, in which an air duct hood is integrated into an air-conditioned suit, the air duct hood can be stored inside the collar when not in use. However, storing the air duct hood inside the collar causes the collar to bulge, narrowing the airflow around the neck and impeding airflow, which could hinder the air conditioning function of the air-conditioned suit itself. This is because, for air-conditioned suit to fully perform its air conditioning function, the air drawn into the suit by the fan needs to be able to circulate and be expelled smoothly.

The present invention was made to solve this problem, and aims to provide clothing that shields the wearer's neck and back of the head to protect them from direct sunlight, and when applied to air-conditioned clothing, can also guide air to the neck and back of the head to effectively cool these areas.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is characterized by the following configuration.
That is, the present invention provides a garment that includes a wearing means that can be worn on the head of a wearer, and a shade part that covers the nape of the neck and the back of the head of the wearer when the wearing means is worn on the head,
The base end of the shade section is connected to the back of the garment body, and the back section is provided with a storage pocket capable of storing the shade section.

According to the present invention, the shade portion can cover the wearer's neck and back of the head, shielding and protecting these areas from direct sunlight.

The shade can also be stored in a storage pocket located on the back of the garment, so when not in use, the shade can be stored inside the storage pocket. This means the shade does not get in the way of work or exercise.

Furthermore, the storage pocket of the present invention is not located in a narrow, curved area such as the collar that goes around the neck, but rather in the relatively flat, roomy back portion of the garment. Therefore, even if the shade unit is stored in the storage pocket, there is no risk of the area becoming bulky or stiff. This means that the garment is comfortable to wear, and the storage pocket containing the shade unit does not get in the way of work or exercise.

The wearing means of the present invention may be anything that can be worn on the wearer's head, and may not only be something that can be worn directly on the wearer's head, but also something that can be worn on a helmet, hat, cap, etc. if the wearer is wearing one.

In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shade portion can be formed so that it widens from the base end toward the tip. This allows the shade portion to be connected to the back of the garment at its narrow base end, allowing it to easily follow the wearer's neck movements. Furthermore, with this configuration, the ears are less likely to be covered when the shade portion is worn, so there is no risk of it being difficult to hear surrounding sounds.

In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shade portion may be provided with an expandable bellows portion. This allows for even better conformance to the wearer's neck movements.

In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shade portion may be coated with a light-blocking or heat-blocking coating. This can further improve the light-blocking and heat-blocking effects on the wearer's neck and back of the head.

In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the attachment means may be an elastic band. Such a band may also be provided with a non-slip member. This configuration allows the shade portion to be firmly fixed to the wearer's head, eliminating the risk of distraction caused by an unstable fit.

In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shade may be provided with an ice pack storage compartment capable of storing ice packs. In this case, the cooling effect of the ice packs can further cool the wearer's neck and back of the head.

In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, a blower may be provided to forcibly send air into the garment. This is an example of the present invention being applied to an air-conditioned garment.

When the present invention is configured in this way, when the wearing means is worn on the head, the shade portion also functions as an air guide sheet that guides the air sent into the garment by the air blower to the wearer's neck and back of the head, thereby providing a cooling effect in addition to the shielding effect on the neck and back of the head.

In addition, because the storage pocket is located in the back, where the fabric is relatively flat and spacious, a sufficient air flow path can be maintained even when the shade is stored in the storage pocket, allowing the air-conditioned clothing to fully utilize its air-conditioning function and also ensuring a sufficient amount of air is distributed to the nape of the neck and back of the head. As a result, there is no risk of the storage part becoming bulky or stiff, which could narrow the air flow path or impede airflow, as would be the case if the storage part were located in a narrow, curved area such as the collar.

When the present invention is applied to an air-conditioned suit, one of its preferred embodiments is as follows:
An inner pad portion having cushioning properties is provided inside the garment,
When the garment is worn and a harness for working at height is then put on over it, the inner pad portion separates the garment from the human body to ensure an air passage between the two, and this air passage may allow air from the blower to circulate inside the garment.

With this configuration, even when a harness for working at heights (also known as a "harness-type safety belt" or "full harness-type safety belt"; simply referred to as a "harness" in this invention) is worn over the clothing, the cushioned inner padding provided inside the harness ensures an air passage between the clothing and the human body, allowing air from the fan to circulate inside the clothing, so the tightness of the harness does not impede the flow of air inside the clothing. As a result, the harness can fully exert its cooling function even when worn over the clothing.

In addition, when working at heights, it is mandatory to wear not only a harness but also a helmet. By wearing a harness over the garment of this invention and attaching the attachment means to the helmet, the air sent in by the blower can be guided not only to the neck and back of the head by the shade portion, but also to the inside of the helmet through the gap between the helmet and the head, allowing for cooling over a wide area of the head.

When the present invention is applied to an air-conditioned suit, one of its preferred embodiments is as follows:
The inner pad portions are provided on both the left and right sides of the back side of the garment at intervals, and the air blower is provided at a position lower than the left and right inner pad portions,
A downwardly expanding air passage may be formed between the left and right inner pad portions, and the air from the blower may be forcibly guided from below to above the air passage.

With this configuration, an air passage can be secured in the back area even when the harness is worn over the clothing. Air can then be directed from bottom to top through this area. This not only allows for concentrated cooling in this area, but because the air passage is shaped to widen downwards, it is possible to gradually compress the air from the bottom, increasing the flow rate, and ensuring sufficient air reaches all the way to the head.

When the present invention is applied to an air-conditioned suit, one of its preferred embodiments is as follows:
The left and right inner pad portions may be provided on a common base portion, and this base portion may prevent the left and right inner pad portions from coming into close contact with each other, thereby ensuring an air passage between them.

This configuration prevents the left and right inner pad sections from moving relative to each other, preventing the garment fabric from flexing when the wearer moves, preventing the left and right inner pad sections from coming into close contact with each other and blocking the air passage between them.

When the present invention is applied to an air-conditioned clothing, one preferred embodiment is to configure the inner pad portion to be detachable from the clothing.

With this configuration, the inner pad can be removed and worn when there is no need to wear a harness, such as when working on the ground, allowing for usage patterns to be changed depending on the application, improving convenience. Furthermore, if the left and right inner pads on the back side are mounted on a common base to prevent the inner pads from sticking together, the base itself may be configured to be detachable.

As described above, the present invention effectively shields the wearer's nape and back of the head from direct sunlight. Furthermore, when the present invention is applied to air-conditioned clothing, in addition to this effect, air can be guided to the nape of the neck and back of the head, actively cooling these areas. Furthermore, because the shade portion can be stored in the storage pocket when not in use, it does not get in the way of work or exercise. Furthermore, because the storage pocket is located in the back body, where the fabric is relatively flat and roomy, storing the shade portion in the storage pocket does not create any bulk or stiffness. Therefore, even when the present invention is applied to air-conditioned clothing, the air-conditioning function of the air-conditioned clothing itself can be fully utilized, and a sufficient amount of air can be distributed to the nape of the neck and back of the head.

1A is a front view of a vest according to a first embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a rear view thereof. A side view of the vest. (A) is a front view of the vest with the shade part stored in the storage pocket, (B) is a rear view thereof, and (C) is a front view of the vest with only the shade part extracted. A side view of the vest when worn. 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating the ability of the shade portion to follow the wearer's neck movements while wearing the vest. (A) is a front view of the air-conditioned clothing according to the second embodiment, and (B) is a back view thereof (both show the shade portion stored in the storage pocket). A rear perspective view of the air-conditioned suit being worn. A side view of the air-conditioned suit being worn. A front view of the head area when wearing the air-conditioned suit. (A) is an expanded view of the air-conditioned clothing, and (B) is an exploded view of the same (both excluding the sleeves). An exploded view of the inner pad part of the above air-conditioned clothing. A disassembled (separated) view of the inner pad portion and base portion on the back side of the above-mentioned air-conditioned clothing. A diagram showing the air flow inside the above-mentioned air-conditioned clothing. A diagram showing the air flow inside the above-mentioned air-conditioned clothing. An external view of the above air-conditioned suit with various harnesses attached. A diagram showing the internal state when a harness is worn over the above-mentioned air-conditioned suit.

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

First Embodiment
The first embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a vest, and Figure 1(A) is a front view thereof, Figure 1(B) is a back view thereof, Figure 2 is a side view thereof, Figure 3(A) is a front view of the same vest with the shade portion stored in the storage pocket, Figure 3(B) is a back view thereof, and Figure 3(C) is a front view of the same vest with only the shade portion extracted.

This vest 1 comprises a vest body (clothing body) 2 and a shade part 3 that covers the wearer's nape (back of the neck) and the back of the head. The vest body 2 has a structure similar to that of a normal vest, with a zipper 6 that slides up and down in the center of the front body part 4, allowing the front body part 4 to be opened and closed left and right by sliding this zipper 6. The hem part 7 is fitted with rubber (not shown), so that when worn, the hem part 7 fits snugly around the wearer's waist. The reference numeral 8 denotes the collar.

The shade section 3 has its lower end (base end) sewn to the top of the back of the back body 5, and is constructed as one unit with the vest body 2. The position where the lower end of the shade section 3 is sewn is below the collar section 8. Therefore, the shade section 3 is independent of the collar section 8. The lateral (horizontal) length (linear distance) of the lower end of this shade section 3 corresponds approximately to the lateral (horizontal) length (linear distance) of the collar section 8 when viewed from behind. The outer shape of the shade section 3 is formed to widen upward from the bottom (see Figures 2 and 4), with the upper end being longer than the lower end. As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the length of the upper end of this shade section 3 is long enough to go around halfway around the head.

An elastic band (wearing means) 9 is sewn to both the left and right ends of the upper end of the shade section 3. This band 9 is positioned near the wearer's forehead when worn, and its inner surface (the surface facing the wearer) is coated with non-slip rubber (non-slip material) (not shown). This prevents the band 9 from accidentally coming off the head when worn on the head.

As shown in Figures 1(B) and 2, a bellows portion 10 is provided near the bottom end of the shade portion 3, where the fabric is folded and sewn into an accordion shape. This bellows portion 10 is configured to be stretchable, and as shown in Figure 5, it is designed to easily follow the movement of the wearer's neck when they move it back and forth or side to side while wearing the shade portion 3. In this embodiment, this bellows portion 10 is configured with three pleats in the lateral (horizontal) direction. In addition, one pleat 11 is formed on each side of the rear center line in the longitudinal (up and down) direction of the shade portion 3, and these also function as stretchable bellows portions.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3(C), an ice pack storage section 12 capable of storing ice packs (not shown) is provided on the inside (wearer's side) of the shade section 3, near the nape of the neck. This ice pack storage section 12 is formed into a horizontally long bag by overlapping a stretchy mesh fabric on the inside (wearer's side) of the fabric that makes up the shade section 3 and sewing the periphery together, and is configured so that the ice pack can be taken in and out through a vertical slit 12a made roughly in the center.

The term "ice pack" as used in this invention refers to any material that can cool the human body, regardless of its name. One example is a commercially available product called an ice pack. It is frozen in a freezer before use. The ice pack used in this embodiment is a packaging material filled with a gel-like substance such as a water-absorbent polymer or a water-soluble polymer, which is further covered with an insulating sheet such as an aluminum vapor deposition sheet, forming a rectangular shape in plan view.

The shade unit 3 can be stored in the vest body 2. Specifically, a storage pocket 13 capable of storing the shade unit 3 is provided at the top of the back portion of the back body 5 of the vest body 2, and when the shade unit 3 is not in use, it can be folded and stored in this storage pocket 13. Specifically, the lower end of the shade unit 3 is sewn to the back body 5 at a position slightly below the entrance opening 13a of the storage pocket 13 so that it fits within the storage pocket 13. In addition, a hook-and-loop fastener 13b is provided at the entrance opening 13a of the storage pocket 13, and this hook-and-loop fastener 13b allows the entrance opening 13a to be opened and closed freely.

The vest 1 of the first embodiment configured as described above can be used as work clothing in the hot sun, or as sportswear for fishing, mountain climbing, jogging, etc. in the hot sun. It is particularly distinctive in that it can be used in conjunction with a helmet 14, hat, or cap (hereinafter, helmets 14, hats, caps, etc. will be referred to as "helmets 14, etc."). Specifically, while wearing a helmet 14, etc., the shade portion 3 is removed from the storage pocket 13, and the elastic band 9 attached to its upper end (tip) is wrapped around the helmet 14, etc. As a result, as shown in Figure 4, the neck and back of the head can be further covered while wearing a helmet 14, etc., thereby shading these areas from direct sunlight.

Furthermore, the vest 1 of this embodiment does not cover the entire head like a hood, but only covers the nape of the neck and the back of the head, so heat does not build up and it is breathable. Furthermore, the view is not obstructed and the ears are mostly exposed, making it easy to check for safety around you.

In addition, the inner surface of the band 9 is equipped with anti-slip rubber, allowing the shade unit 3 to be firmly fixed to the helmet 14, etc. Furthermore, the shade unit 3 is equipped with stretchable bellows parts 10 and 11, which allow it to easily follow the movement of the neck, further improving the stability of the garment.

In addition, when not in use, the shade part 3 can be stored in the storage pocket 13, so the shade part 3 does not get in the way of work or exercise.

In addition, to enhance the light-blocking and heat-blocking effects of the shade portion 3, a light-blocking or heat-blocking coating (not shown) may be applied to the inside. Examples of such coatings include titanium and silver coatings.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a so-called air-conditioned suit. Fig. 6(A) is a front view thereof, Fig. 6(B) is a rear view thereof, and Fig. 7 is a rear perspective view thereof. This air-conditioned suit 21 comprises a garment body 22 and a shade portion 3 that covers the neck and back of the head of the wearer. To avoid redundant explanation, the same or corresponding components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and their explanations are omitted.

The garment body 22 is a sleeved, blouson-style jacket consisting of a front body 24 and a back body 25. A zipper 6 that slides freely up and down is provided in the center of the front body 24, and by sliding this zipper 6, the front body 24 can be opened and closed left and right. The hem 7 is fitted with elastic (not shown), allowing the hem 7 to fit snugly around the wearer's waist when worn.

A pair of blowers 26, 26 are attached to the left and right sides of the lower back body 25. In this embodiment, the pair of blowers 26, 26 are fan-type blowers (details not shown) and are positioned on the sides of the wearer's waist when worn. However, the location of the blowers 26 is not limited to this position. The battery for driving the blowers 26 and a controller (not shown) equipped with a switch and air volume adjustment unit are stored in a pocket 27 provided on the inside of the front body 24 and are connected to each blower 26, 26 by cables (not shown).

On the other hand, the configuration of the shade section 3 is the same as in the first embodiment, and the configuration of the storage pocket 13 that stores the shade section 3 and the location where it is provided are also the same as in the first embodiment.

Furthermore, inside the air-conditioned clothing 21, a pair of inner pads 32, 32 are provided on the left and right, parallel to each other in the vertical direction, approximately above each of the fans 26, 26, specifically at the shoulder blades on the back side of the wearer. The pair of inner pads 32, 32 are spaced apart on the left and right, and the space between them forms an air passage 33 through which air sent in by the fans 26, 26 flows, as described below. This air passage 33 is provided so as to run exactly along the spine. The air passage 33 is also formed to widen downwards, and the left and right fans 26, 26 are configured to forcibly send air into the lower inlet of the air passage 33.

The inner pad portions 32/32 in this embodiment are breathable and cushioned, allowing air to pass from one side to the other, and are rigid and cushioned to the extent that an air passage 33 can be secured between the air-conditioned clothing 21 and the human body, even when the air-conditioned clothing 21 is worn and a harness 40 for working at height is attached over it. The air passage 33 secured between the air-conditioned clothing 21 and the human body in this way, along with the breathability of the inner pad portions 32/32 themselves, allows air sent in by the fans 26/26 to circulate within the air-conditioned clothing 21.

The specific configuration of these inner pad sections 32/32 is as follows. That is, as shown in Figure 11, each inner pad section 32/32 mainly consists of a pad core material 34 and a storage section 35. The pad core material 34 is made by irregularly entangling multiple synthetic resin wires and partially welding them together, and has spaces or gaps formed inside that allow sufficient air to flow through and communicate from one side to the other. As a whole, it is configured to provide both cushioning against compression and the rigidity required to prevent crushing. In addition, the storage section 35 has a surface section 35a and an attachment surface section 35b made of a relatively large mesh fabric, and the pad core material 34 is stored between the two before being integrated.

As shown in Figure 12, each of the inner pad sections 32, 32 configured as described above is attached to a base section 38 made of a relatively thick, inelastic, and rigid mesh fabric known as hard mesh, and is attached to the inner surface of the air-conditioned clothing 21 via this base section 38. Specifically, snap fasteners 36 are provided on the side edges of the base section 38 (see Figure 10 (B)), which engage with fasteners 37 provided at corresponding locations on the air-conditioned clothing 21, allowing the base section 38 itself to be detachably attached to the inside of the air-conditioned clothing 21.

The base 38 functions to separate the left and right inner pad portions 32, 32 (preventing relative movement), thereby preventing the left and right inner pad portions 32, 32 from coming into close contact with each other and ensuring the air passage 33 between them. Specifically, if the left and right inner pad portions 32, 32 were attached directly to the inner surface of the air-conditioned clothing 21 without the base 38, the fabric of the air-conditioned clothing 21 would flex as the wearer moved, causing the left and right inner pad portions 32, 32 to come into close contact with each other and potentially blocking the air passage 33 between them. However, if the inner pad portions 32, 32 are attached to the inside of the air-conditioned clothing 21 via a common base 38, the rigidity of the base 38 prevents the left and right inner pad portions 32, 32 from moving relative to each other, maintaining an appropriate distance between them.

In this embodiment, in addition to the inner padding 32 on the back side, inner padding 39 is also provided inside the chest area of the left and right front body sections. These inner padding 39 on the chest area also have breathability and cushioning properties, and are formed in a roughly rectangular shape.

The specific configuration of the inner pad portions 39/39 is substantially the same as the specific configuration of the back-side inner pad portions 32/32, except for their external shape. However, while the back-side inner pad portions 32/32 are attached to the inner surface of the air-conditioned clothing 21 via a base portion 38, the chest inner pad portions 39/39 do not have such a base portion and are instead attached directly to the air-conditioned clothing 21 with the attachment surface portion 35b facing the air-conditioned clothing 21. Specifically, snap-type fasteners 36 are provided on the side edges of the attachment surface portion 35b of each inner pad portion 39/39 (see Figure 10(B)). These fasteners engage with fasteners 37 provided at corresponding locations on the air-conditioned clothing 21, allowing the inner pad portions 39/39 themselves to be detachably attached to the interior of the air-conditioned clothing 21.

The positions of the inner pads 32/32 on the back side and the inner pads 39/39 on the chest are set so that they come into contact with the belt of the harness 40 (see Figures 15 and 16) when the harness 40 for work at height is worn over the air-conditioned clothing of this embodiment. As shown in Figure 16(B) in particular, on the back side, the inner pads 32/32 are positioned so that the belt on the back side of the harness 40 bridges the gap between the left and right inner pads 32/32. On the front side, the left and right inner pads 39/39 on the chest are positioned so that they come into contact with the two front belts of the harness 40, respectively.

In the air-conditioned clothing 21 of the second embodiment configured in this manner, as shown in Figures 7 to 9, the shade portion 3 not only has a shielding function that protects the wearer's nape of the neck and the back of the head from direct sunlight, but also functions as an air guide sheet that guides air exhausted from the nape of the collar (this is air drawn into the garment by the fan) to the wearer's nape of the neck and the back of the head. This not only protects the wearer's nape of the neck and the back of the head from direct sunlight, but also actively cools these areas.

Furthermore, when the air-conditioned clothing 21 of the second embodiment is used in conjunction with a helmet 14, the air guided to the wearer's neck and back of the head can be further guided into the helmet 14 through the gap between the helmet 14 and the head, thereby cooling the inside of the helmet 14, thereby achieving an even greater cooling effect.

Furthermore, the air-conditioned clothing 21 of the second embodiment is provided with inner padding 32, 39 inside the clothing body 22 that corresponds to the harness 40 for work at height, allowing the harness 40 for work at height to be worn over the clothing. The inner padding 32, 39 also form an air passage inside the air-conditioned clothing 21, allowing the air conditioning effect of the clothing to be fully achieved even when the harness 40 is not worn, and allowing air to be smoothly delivered to the nape of the neck and the back of the head. Furthermore, the inner padding 32, 39 is designed to be detachable, allowing the clothing to be worn without the inner padding 32, 39. The above points are explained in further detail below.

First, when wearing only the air-conditioned clothing 21 of this embodiment without the harness 40 for working at height, the inner padding 32, 39 separates the air-conditioned clothing 21 from the human body, creating space between them. This acts as an air passage, allowing air to flow smoothly to the nape of the neck and the back of the head. Furthermore, when wearing a helmet 14, the air delivered to the nape of the neck and the back of the head can be further guided by the shade 3 through the gap between the helmet 14 and the head into the interior of the helmet 14, effectively cooling the interior of the helmet 14. Furthermore, since the air that passes through the interior of the helmet 14 is expelled in front of the face, the wearer's face can also be effectively cooled.

If the harness 40 is not worn, the inner padding 32, 39 may be removed and the garment worn. In this case, the body can still be cooled in the same way as with a normal air-conditioned suit, and the shade 3 allows air to flow smoothly to the nape of the neck and the back of the head. Furthermore, when the helmet 14 is worn, the shade 3 can further guide the air delivered to the nape of the neck and the back of the head into the interior of the helmet 14 through the gap between the helmet 14 and the head, thereby effectively cooling the interior of the helmet 14.

On the other hand, when wearing a harness 40 for working at heights, the harness 40 can be worn over the air-conditioned clothing 21 of this embodiment. Even in this case, as shown in FIG. 16, the inner pad portions 32, 39 prevent the air-conditioned clothing 21 from coming into close contact with the human body, ensuring an air passage between the two. This allows the air taken into the air-conditioned clothing 21 by the fans 26, 26 to be smoothly delivered to the nape of the neck and the back of the head through the air passage. Furthermore, the air delivered to the nape of the neck and the back of the head in this way can be further guided by the shade portion 3 into the interior of the helmet 14 through the gap between the helmet 14 and the head. This allows the neck, the back of the head, and even the interior of the helmet 14 to be effectively cooled even when the harness 40 and helmet 14 are worn.

Furthermore, the air passage 33 on the back side is formed to widen downward, and the left and right fans 26, 26 are configured to forcibly send air into the lower inlet of the air passage 33. As shown in Figure 13(B), the air flowing through this air passage 33 is gradually compressed upward, increasing the flow rate near the upper back. This not only allows for concentrated cooling near the upper back, but also allows the air to be more smoothly distributed upward (to the nape of the neck, back of the head, and even the head). As a result, this works synergistically with the air-guiding effect of the shade portion 3 to effectively cool the wearer's nape of the neck, back of the head, and even the head.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. In the above embodiments, examples have been shown in which the present invention is applied to outerwear, but the present invention may also be applied to one-piece top and bottom garments. In the above embodiments, a band with anti-slip rubber (anti-slip material) applied to the inner surface has been described as an example of a means for attaching the shade unit 3 to the head, but this is merely an example, and other means such as hook-and-loop fasteners or buttons may be used as long as they can be attached to the wearer's head.

In the first embodiment, an example was shown in which the present invention was applied to a sleeveless vest, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration and may also be applied to, for example, a jacket with sleeves.

In the second embodiment, an example was shown in which the present invention was applied to air-conditioned clothing with sleeves, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration and may also be applied to, for example, a sleeveless, vest-type air-conditioned clothing. Furthermore, in the second embodiment, inner pad portions 32 and 39 were provided, but the provision of inner pad portions 32 and 39 is not essential.

The specific configuration of the inner pad portion is not limited to that shown in the above embodiment. In the above embodiment, the inner pad portion itself is configured to be breathable, but the inner pad portion may be configured from a material that has cushioning properties but is not breathable itself, such as urethane resin. In the above embodiment, the left and right inner pad portions 32 on the back side are attached to the inner surface of the clothing via a common base portion 38, but the provision of the base portion 38 is not required, and each inner pad portion 32 may be attached directly to the inner surface of the clothing. Furthermore, the specific configuration of the base portion 38 is not limited to that of the above embodiment, and any appropriate material and configuration may be used as long as it has the function of preventing relative movement of the left and right inner pad portions 32 to a certain extent.

Furthermore, the locations and number of inner pads are not limited to those shown in the above embodiment, as long as an air passage is maintained when the harness is worn over the air-blowing garment. For example, in the above embodiment, inner pads are provided on the back and chest, but they may also be provided on the shoulders.

In the above embodiment, a pair of blowers 26, 26 was provided, but the number of blowers is not limited to two and may be one or more. In the above embodiment, a blower fan type blower was provided as the blower, but the blower of the present invention is not limited to this configuration and may be, for example, a compressor type blower. It is sufficient for the blower of the present invention to have the function of blowing outside air into the inside of the clothing.

1. Vest (clothing)
2 Vest body (clothing body)
3 Shade part 4 Front body part 5 Back body part 6 Zipper 7 Hem part 8 Collar part 9 Band (attaching means)
10. Horizontal bellows portion (bellows portion)
11 Vertical bellows section (bellows section)
12 Ice pack storage section 12a Slit 13 Storage pocket 13a Entrance opening 13b Hook-and-loop fastener 14 Helmet 21 Air-conditioned clothing (clothing)
22 Garment body 24 Front body 25 Back body 26 Blower 27 Controller storage pocket 32 Inner pad section (back side)
33: Ventilation path 34: Pad core material 35: Storage portion 35a: Surface portion 35b: Mounting surface portion 36: Fastener (inner pad side)
37 Fastener (air-conditioned suit side)
38 Base part 39 Inner pad part (chest side)
40 Harness for working at height

Claims (8)

A garment comprising a wearing means that can be worn on the head of a wearer, and a shade part that covers the nape of the neck and the back of the head of the wearer when the wearing means is worn on the head,
The base end of the shade section is connected to the back of the garment body, and the back section is provided with a storage pocket in which the shade section can be stored, while the collar section does not have the storage pocket; the garment is provided with a fan that forcibly sends air into the garment, and when the wearing means is worn on the head, the shade section also functions as a wind guide sheet that directs the air sent into the garment by the fan to the wearer's neck and back of the head; and the shade section is formed in a fan-shaped shape from the base end to the tip end so as not to cover the ears . 2. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the shade portion is provided with an expandable bellows portion. 3. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the shade portion is coated with a light-shielding or heat-shielding coating. 4. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening means is a stretchable band, and the band is provided with a non-slip member. 5. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the shade portion is provided with an ice pack storage portion capable of storing an ice pack. An inner pad portion having cushioning properties is provided inside the garment,
A garment as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that when the garment is worn and a harness for working at height is attached over it, the inner pad portion separates the garment from the human body to ensure an air passage between them, and this air passage allows air from the blower to circulate inside the garment. The inner pad portions are provided on both the left and right sides of the back side of the garment at intervals, and the air blower is provided at a position lower than the left and right inner pad portions,
7. The garment according to claim 6, wherein a downwardly expanding air passage is formed between the left and right inner pad portions, and the air from the blower is forcibly guided from below to above the air passage. The garment according to claim 7, characterized in that the left and right inner pad portions are provided on a common base portion, and this base portion prevents the left and right inner pad portions from coming into close contact with each other, thereby ensuring an air passage between them .