CAP WITH IMPROVED VENTILATION

The present invention relates to a cap with improved ventilation, and more specifically, to a cap comprising: a visor provided at the front the cap to shield sunlight; and a crown formed to cover the head portion of a wearer in which a part of the lower end of the crown is coupled to the back front end of the visor, wherein a part of the lower end of the crown coupled to the visor has an openable/closable structure capable of being separated from the visor. Particularly, rotation portions are provided at the both left and right sides of the shield at which the visor is coupled to the lower end of the crown, a rotatable suspending member having predetermined length and width is provided in such a way that the both ends of the suspending member are fixed to both rotation portions, the lower end of the crown separated from the front end of the visor is coupled to the one side of the suspension member, and the suspension member rotates around the rotation portions, thereby enabling the front portion of the crown separated from the visor to be opened/closed. Therefore, a wearer opens the front portion of the crown coupled to the suspension member at any time to evaporate sweat generated on the head for cooling or to ventilate the head, thereby solving inconveniences while wearing a cap.

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Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0107456, filed on Nov. 1, 2010 and Korean Patent Application No. 10-2011-0102897, filed on Oct. 10, 2011 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a cap with improved ventilation, and more particularly, a cap with improved ventilation, which includes a crown and a visor, and in which a portion of the cap which covers the head of a user is configured such that it can be opened and closed so that the user can open the upper portion of the head while wearing the cap on the head.

BACKGROUND ART

In general, caps are used for the purpose of blocking ultraviolet (UV) radiation or heat from the sunlight during exercise or outdoor activities in order to protect the scalp and face, prevent anemia, heatstroke or the like, or prevent external impurities from sticking to the head. Recently, the use of caps is increasing as a variety of fashion accessories.

Traditionally, caps have been manufactured such that they can perform the basic function of simply covering the head. However, recently, various types of functional caps tend to be devised and commercialized because of increased leisure activities.

In particular, regardless of many advantages of caps, farmers, workers at workplaces and athletes who have to wear caps for a long time suffer from adverse effects on the scalp and the hair because the head becomes sweaty and stays damp for a long time while they are wearing caps.

That is, the scalp covered with a crown stays isolated from ambient air. As sweat is excreted through the physical labor of workers and athletes, the inside of the crown becomes damp with sweat. Therefore, in order to cool down the sweat inside the crown, caps must be frequently taken off in order to ventilate the sweaty scalp, or sweat must be repeatedly wiped out.

In addition, if the scalp stays sweaty and isolated from ambient air, the scalp is subjected to an adverse effect, which accelerates balding. In this way, the damaged hair causes an adverse effect on the health.

Traditionally, as major trends of functional caps, a variety of functions is applied to a visor which has a predetermined size and shape and protrudes from the front of the crown which covers the head.

However, there have been no significant progresses in the invention or commercialization of caps which can enhance the functionality of the crown required for the main function of caps, such as the protection and management of the head of the body. Accordingly, the applicant has devised the present invention by considering the above-described matters.

DISCLOSURE Technical Problem

The present invention has been made keeping in mind the drawbacks of a crown of a cap in the related art, and an object of the invention is provide a cap with improved ventilation, in which a crown of the cap has an openable/closable structure in order to easily remove sweat or heat from the head, thereby keep the hair and scalp in better conditions.

Technical Solution

In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cap with improved ventilation that includes: a visor which is disposed in a front part of the cap so as to screen from sunlight; and a crown, a portion of a lower end of the crown being coupled to a rear leading end of the visor so as to cover a head part of a wearer. The portion of the lower end of the crown coupled with the visor has an openable/closable structure so as to be separated from the visor.

According to another embodiment of the invention, also provided is a cap with improved ventilation that includes: fixing fames which surround a neck of a person while being placed on a shoulder of the person, a front portion of the fixed fames being opened, and being configured so as to be openable and closable by opening/closing means; a plurality of crown-forming frames which forms a crown of the cap, the crown-forming frames being disposed at opposite positions of both sides of the fixing frames such as to be pivoted by shafts and pivoting means; and an outer covering member which is wrapped on the crown-forming frames to complete the crown of the cap.

Advantageous Effects

In the cap with improved ventilation according to the invention, the front portion of the crown coupled to the visor is configured such that it can be separated from the visor. When the front portion of the crown is opened, ambient air is directly introduced to the head. This helps sweat excreted during labor be rapidly evaporated, thereby keeping the scalp in a good condition, and reduces sweating.

In addition, a suspension member provided on the crown according to the invention has a plurality of fixing holes in both ends thereof. The suspension member can be used adjusted to the size of caps and be applied to caps having various sizes. It is possible to increase productivity in the manufacture of caps and reduce the manufacturing cost due to the simplified design.

Furthermore, each of the crown and the shape-maintaining member provided in the cap according to the invention has a folding guide member which protrudes a predetermined height to one side. When the front portion of the crown separate from the visor is folded backward of the crown, this configuration can guide the portion of the crown that ranges from the suspension member to the shape-maintaining member to be properly folded, thereby preventing the aesthetic appearance of the cap from deteriorating when the crown is opened.

In particular, each height of the suspension member and the shape-maintaining member is set ⅓ of the width that ranges from the central portion of the crown to the leading end at the opened front side of the crown. After a user put the cap on the head, the user pushes back the folding guide member of the suspension member when opening the crown. Then, the folding guide member of the shape-maintaining member, which is positioned at the center of the cap, properly guides the folding of the crown at uniform widths, so that the user can simply open the crown without caring much about it.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a cap with improved ventilation according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a state view of the cap shown in FIG. 1, in which a front portion of a crown is opened;

FIG. 3 is a state view of the cap shown in FIG. 1, in which the front portion of the crown is completely folded;

FIG. 4 is an inner side view showing the inner surface of the crown according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are fragmentary perspective views of a suspension member and a shape-maintaining member employed in the cap according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are side cross-sectional views taken along line A-A in FIG. 1 and line B-B in FIG. 2;

FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are an exploded perspective view and a side cross-sectional view of pivoting parts applied to the cap according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the state in which the cap according to an embodiment of the invention is used;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a cap with improved ventilation according to another embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 13 is a side cross-sectional view of FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of FIG. 12 from which the inner covering member and the outer covering member are omitted;

FIG. 15 is a fragmentary perspective view of the cap-forming frame shown in FIG. 12;

FIG. 16 is a fragmentary perspective view of the pivoting means shown in FIG. 12;

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of FIG. 12 in which only the outer covering member is disposed; and

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of FIG. 12 in which only the inner covering member is disposed.

 BEST MODE

A cap according to an embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the front portion of a crown which is worn on the head of a user has an openable structure such that it can be separated from visor in order to enable ventilation.

In particular, the cap is configured such that a suspension member having a predetermined shape is disposed in the front portion of the crown separated from the visor, and is coupled to pivoting parts provided on the left and right ends of the visor. It is possible to adjust the angle to which the front portion of the crown is opened or closed depending on the pivoting of the suspension member.

In addition, the cap is configured such that a shape-maintaining member disposed in the central portion of the crown has the same shape as the suspension member, and is symmetrical to the suspension member. When the front portion of the crown in which the suspension member is disposed is folded backward of the cap, the crown can be easily folded.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

However, it should be understood that the embodiments of the present invention may be changed to a variety of forms. The embodiments of the present invention described hereinafter are provided for illustrative purposes in order to help a person having ordinary skill in the art variously put the present invention into practice. Therefore, it should be understood that the present invention can be applied irrespective of the shape, size and material of the cap.

In the detailed description of the invention, the characteristic parts of the invention will be mainly explained without a detailed description of typical features of the cap.

FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 show the perspective exterior of a cap with improved ventilation 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, as well as the state in which a crown 20 is opened.

As shown in the figures, referring to the overall shape of the cap 100 according to an embodiment of the invention, its structure is similar to those of well-known caps. A visor 10 having a predetermined width is provided in the front part of the cap 100 such that it can screen from the sunlight, and the crown 20 having a rounded shape is provided in the rear part of the cap 100 such that it can surround the head of a wearer.

In addition, a finishing portion 24 which is formed on the lower end of the crown 20 is sewn at a predetermined thickness in order to maintain a uniform overall shape of the crown 20. Behind the crown 20 in the direction opposite to the visor 10, width-adjusting means (not shown) for adjusting the diameter of the lower end of the crown 20 according to the size of the head of the wearer can be selectively employed.

Characteristic parts of the cap 10 according to an embodiment of the invention are configured such that the front side of the crown 20 has an operable structure. The operable structure forms a predetermined opening 22 between the visor 10 and the crown 20, so that ambient air can be directly introduced to the head (scalp) of the cap wearer.

The rounded terminal portion at the rear side of the visor 10 and the leading end of the lower end at the front side of the crown 20 are partially separated from each other, thereby forming the opening 22. A suspension member 50 which has a predetermined elastic force is disposed in the front portion of the crown 20 separated from the visor 10 in order to maintain the opening 22. Both ends of the suspension member 50 are fixed to pivoting parts 60, which are formed at both of the left and right sides of the visor 10, such that they can pivot.

The cap 100 having the above-described configuration according to an embodiment of the invention provides a structure in which the front portion of the crown 20 separated from the leading end of the visor 10 moves along with the pivoting of the suspension member 50, thereby forming the opening 22. It is preferred that the open width (gap) of the opening 22 be designed such that it does not exceed the front portion of the crown 20, i.e. the central portion of the entire crown 20 or points where the pivoting parts 60 are disposed.

In addition, detailed configurations of the suspension member 50 and the pivoting parts 60 will be described later.

Fixing means 15 are added between the leading end of the crown 20, which is opened by being separated from the visor 10, and the visor 10. The fixing means 15 fix the front portion of the crown 20 to the visor 10 so that the crown in close contact with the visor is not folded back by the wind or the like.

The fixing means 15 may have a variety of configurations, such as snap buttons, Velcro tapes, hooks or the like, which are disposed on the visor and the front portion of the crown, respectively, and are coupled to each other via interference fit. It is more preferable that the fixing means have a convenient configuration such that the wearer can simply manipulate the fixing means while wearing the cap on the head.

In the cap 100 having the above-described configuration according to an embodiment of the invention, the front portion of the crown 20 can be partially opened as shown in FIG. 2, so that ambient air can be introduced through the opening 22 to the head portion which was surrounded by the crown 20. This can reduce sweating and cool down the sweat that has been excreted, so that the inside the cap 100 surrounded by the crown 20 can stay in a better condition.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the entire upper area of the cap 100, or the entire portion of the crown 20, can be completely folded back to the rear end of the cap 100 so that the upper part of the head can be completely exposed to the outside. The folding of the crown 20 is properly carried out in response to the pivoting of the suspension member 50 which is disposed in the front leading end of the crown.

In addition, FIG. 4 is an inner side view of the crown 20 showing the inner surface of the crown 20 according to an embodiment of the invention. The suspension member 50, which is coupled to the front portion of the crown 20 configured separately from the visor, is disposed on the inner side of the crown 20, such that it is coupled with the crown 20. A shape-maintaining member 70 is disposed on the middle portion of the crown 20. The shape-maintaining member 70 maintains the rounded shape of the crown 20 and, at the same time, guides the crown portion behind the suspension member 50 to be properly folded into the shape of a bellows when the suspension member 50 which is positioned in front is folded.

FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 show exemplary shapes of the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70 which are described above.

As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70 employed in the cap 100 according to the invention have the shape of a thin strip. The suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70 have substantially the same configuration, which includes a reference portion 52, 72 which has an overall linear shape and a folding guide member 55, 75 which protrudes a predetermined height from a side of the reference portion 52, 72. When the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70 are disposed on the inner surface of the crown 20, the folding guide member 55 of the suspension member 50 and the folding guide member 75 of the shape-maintaining member 70 are symmetrically disposed such that they face each other.

In particular, each of the folding guide members 55 and formed in the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70 of the crown has one shape selected from among a hemisphere, a triangle and an isosceles quadrilateral, which protrudes from one side of each central portion of the linear reference portions 52 and 72. An embodiment having a hemispherical shape is shown in the figures.

In addition, it is more preferred that the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70 be configured such that the height h (or width) from the outermost leading end of each of the reference portions 52 and 72 to the outermost leading end of each of the folding guide members 55 and 75 be ⅓ of the width H of the crown 20 that ranges from the central portion of the crown 20 to the leading end at the front side of the crown 20.

Specifically, the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70 have the same height, and the width between the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70 is set the same as that height. When the front portion of the crown 20 is folded back via the suspension member 50, it is folded zigzag (like a bellows) into three equal parts, such that the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70 overlap each other, the shape-maintaining member 70 being positioned inside the suspension member 50.

In addition, openings 54 and 74 are formed in the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70, each of which is positioned between the reference portion 52, 72 and the folding guide member 55, 75. The openings 54 and 74 formed in such a fashion can reduce the weight of the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70 and increase the flexibility of the crown when they are disposed on the inner side of the crown.

In addition, openings 54 and 74 formed in such a fashion serve to prevent heat from being rapidly transferred to the scalp of the wearer through the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70, which are made of a synthetic resin, when the crow 20 part is exposed to the sunlight. In particular, the opening 54 of the suspension member 50 provides a special effect in that, when the cap wearer attempts to open the front portion of the crown while he/she is wearing the cap, he/she can easily fold back the crown 20 by grasping the folding guide member 55 with fingers or slightly pressing the opening 54 with a finger.

While the embodiment shown in the figures is configured such that the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70 are coupled to the inner side of the crown 20, they can be coupled to the outer portion of the crown considering the design of the cap or, when the crown has separate inner and outer coverings, be positioned between the inner and outer coverings.

In addition, since the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70 are made of a material having a certain elastic force, they can be bent like a bow, thereby maintaining the shape of the cap, even though they are fixed to one side of the crown 20. The suspension member 50 has a plurality of fixing holes 52 at predetermined intervals in the left and right ends such that it can be pivotably fixed to the pivoting parts 60 which are disposed at the left and right sides of the visor 10. Tearing portions 56 are formed adjacent to the fixing holes 53, with which both ends of the suspension member 50 can be cut by adjusting the length of the suspension member depending on the size of the cap.

FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 show side cross-sectional views of the above-described cap 100 according to an embodiment of the invention, before the crown 20 is opened and after the front portion of the crown 20 is partially opened;

Referring to the closed state of the crown 20 shown in FIG. 7, the fixing means 15 provided between the leading end of the crown 20 and the leading end of the visor 10 are coupled together such that the front portion of the crown 20 is not easily taken off by the wind. The suspension member 50, the both ends of which are pivotably coupled to the both leading ends of the visor 10, is disposed inside the front leading end of the crown 20. The above-described shape-maintaining member 70 is provided on the central portion of the crown 20. With this configuration, the round shape of the cap can be maintained.

In addition, FIG. 8 shows the cap 100 in which the front portion of the crown 20 is partially opened. When the front portion of the crown 20 which is equally divided into the three equal parts, i.e. the suspension member 50, the shape-maintaining member 70 and the portion of the crown between the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70, is folded back, the front portion of the crown 20 is folded zigzag (like a bellows) such that the portion of the crown between the suspension member 50 and the shape-maintaining member 70 overlies the shape-maintaining member 70. Consequently, the front portion of the crown 20 is folded such that the opened portion thereof has a clear appearance.

In addition, FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are an exploded perspective view and a side cross-sectional fragmentary view showing a part of the pivoting parts 60 which are disposed on the left and right sides of the visor 10, and to which the both ends of the suspension member 50 are fixed so as to pivot.

As shown in the figures, each of the pivoting parts 60 includes a first fixing member 62 and a second fixing member 65. The first fixing member 62 has fitting protrusions 63 at one end, the fixing holes 53 of the suspension member 50 being fitted into the fitting protrusions 63, and a fixing terminal 64 at the other end. The fixing terminal 64 elastically expands and contracts with respect to the central axis thereof. The second fixing member 65 is coupled to either side of the visor 10, and has a fixing portion 65a to which the fixing terminal 64 of the first fixing member 62 is coupled.

The first fixing member 62 has an “L” or “mirrored L” like overall shape. The fixing terminal 64 which protrudes a predetermined length in the direction toward one side has a cylindrical shape. The fixing terminal 64 has a saw-toothed first coupling portion 64a on the outer circumference thereof, an anti-dislodgment rib 64b on a distal end beyond the first coupling portion 64a, the diameter of the anti-dislodgment rib 64b being greater than that of the first coupling portion 64a such that the anti-dislodgment rib 64b is not dislodged once it is fitted into and coupled to the fixing portion 65a of the second fixing member 65, and a cut portion 64c in the distal end around which the anti-dislodgment rib 64b, the cut portion 64c facilitating fitting into the fixing portion 65 via elastic expansion and contraction.

In addition, a saw-toothed second coupling portion 65b is formed in the fixing portion 65a to which the fixing terminal 64 is coupled. The first coupling portion 64a of the fixing terminal 64 is fitted into and coupled to the second coupling portion 65b. The second coupling portion 65b can be rotated under an external force. A fitting step 65c is formed at the inner end portion in which the second coupling portion 65b is formed. Once the fixing terminal 64 is fitted and coupled, the fitting step 65c holds the anti-dislodgment rib 64b of the fixing terminal 64, such that the fixing terminal 64 is prevented from being dislodged.

The above-described embodiment of the pivoting parts 60 is provided with the saw-toothed fastening portion such that the degree of opening of the crown 20 can be adjusted by turning the suspension member 50. However, in addition to this mechanism, it is also possible to employ a simple hinge structure with which the angle of pivoting can be adjusted.

With reference to FIG. 11, a more detailed description will be given below of the operation and function of the characteristic parts of the cap according to an embodiment of the invention, which has the above-described configuration and structure.

As shown in the figure, after the wearer has put the cap 100 according to an embodiment of the invention on the head, when it is required to open the front portion of the crown, the fixing means 15 provided between the crown 20 and the leading end of the visor 10 are released and the front leading end of the crown 20 is pivoted to the rear side of the cap using the suspension member 50. Consequently, the front portion of the crown 20 is opened as much as the displacement of the suspension member 50, so that the front upper part of the head of the wearer which has been covered with the crown is exposed to the outside.

The head part of the wearer which is opened due to the opening of the crown 20 is directly exposed to the outside. The ambient air is directly supplied to the hair and scalp, thereby cooling down the sweaty hair and scalp. At the same time, the warm air inside the crown 20 flows out, thereby lowering the temperature inside the cap which has been warmed to a predetermined temperature.

Therefore, the wearer of the cap according to an embodiment of the invention can cool down the warm air inside the cap by only opening the front portion of the crown without taking off the cap. This consequently allows the wearer to work without sweating.

In addition, when the cap is assembled using one suspension member 50 which fixes and supports the crown 20 separated from the visor 10, has the plurality of fixing holes 53 in the both ends thereof and the tearing portion 56 each adjacent to each fixing hole 53, and is mass-produced at predetermined dimensions, the size of the suspension member is determined depending on the size of the cap. The tearing portions of the suspension member beyond the corresponding fixing holes which are fixed to the pivoting parts 60 are torn apart. Afterwards, the suspension member is coupled to the pivoting parts, such that the suspension member can properly pivot.

FIG. 12 to FIG. 18 show a cap with improved ventilation according to another embodiment of the invention. As shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 18, the cap is configured such that a part or the whole a crown C can be opened to use as required. The cap has fixing frames 110 which surround the neck of a person who intends to wear the cap while being placed on the shoulders of the person. Each front portion of the fixed fames 110 is opened, and is configured such that it can be opened and closed by opening/closing means 120. A plurality of crown-forming frames 130 which form the crown C of the cap is disposed at opposite positions of both sides of the fixing frames 110 such as to be pivoted by shafts 133 and pivoting means 140. An outer covering member 150 is wrapped on the crown-forming frames 130. When the outer covering member 150 is wrapped on the crown-forming frames 130, the crown C of the cap is completed.

In the cap with improved ventilation according to another embodiment of the invention having the above-described configuration, the outer covering member 150 is disposed on the plurality of fixing frames 110, thereby forming the crown C of the cap. The outer covering member 150 has wrinkles as in a bellows. When a corresponding fixing frame 110 of the plurality of fixing frames 110 is moved, the wrinkled outer covering member 150 is spread, thereby serving as the crown of the cap.

Here, it is preferred that the plurality of the fixing frames 110 be three or more. The three or more fixing frames 110 are pivoted via the shafts 133 and the pivoting means 140. Thus, when the fixing frames 110 are pivoted in an intended direction, a part or the whole of the crown C of the cap is opened or wrapped on.

The front portion of each of the fixing frames 110 is opened, and is opened and closed by the opening/closing means 120. Fitting pieces 122 are coupled to fitting holes 121 in order to close the fixing frame 110, and the fitting pieces 112 are decoupled from the fitting holes 121 in order to open the fixing frame 110.

The fitting pieces 122 and the fitting holes 121 are formed at predetermined intervals so that the degree at which the fixing frame 110 surround the neck can be adjusted.

In addition, in the cap with improved ventilation according to another embodiment of the invention, the crown-forming frames 130 have an “I” shaped cross-section in the width direction. The outer covering member 150 is wrapped on the upper portion of the “I” shaped crown-forming frames 130, and an inner covering member 160 is wrapped on the lower portion of the “I” shaped crown-forming frames 130. In this fashion, the crown C of the cap has a dual structure which has an air passage 170 between the inner covering member 160 and the outer covering member 150.

The crown C of the cap has the dual structure in order to form the air passage 170, whereby air can circulate along the air passage 170 in order to cool down the head of the person and, at the same time, form an air gap in order to isolate from ambient air temperature.

As for the configuration for pivoting the crown-forming frames 130, as shown in FIG. 16, the crown-forming frames 130 pivot about the shafts 133, which serve to fix the distal end parts of the fixing frames 110 and the crown-forming frames 130.

In addition, an arc-shaped guide hole 141 is formed around each of the shafts 133. In the guide hole 141, stopper recesses 142 are formed at equal intervals. A protrusion 143 is formed at each distal end of the crown-forming frames 130. The protrusion 143 is configured such that it moves along the guide hole 141 and is seated in one of the stopper recesses 142.

According to the above-described configuration, when the pivoting means 140 pull or push a corresponding crown-forming frame 130 in an intended direction, the protrusions 143 of the crown-forming frame 130 pivot while moving along the guide holes 141 in the pulling or pushing direction. The amount of the pivoting varies depending on the amount by which the crown-forming frame 130 is pulled or pushed. The pivoting crown-forming frame 130 stops when the protrusions 143 are seated in the stopper recesses 142.

Herein, the pivoting of the crown-forming frame 130 means the opening/closing of the crown C of the cap, and the amount of the opening/closing is determined by the amount by which the crown-forming frame 130 pivots.

In addition, holes 131 are formed in the “I” shaped crown-forming frames 130 between the upper and lower portions thereof such that the holes communicate with the air passage 170. The holes 131 are arranged at predetermined intervals in the lengthwise direction of the crown-forming frames 130 so that the air smoothly flows in the air passage 170.

In addition, Velcro tapes 132 are disposed on the upper and lower portions of the “I” shaped crown-forming frames 130, whereby the inner covering member 160 and the outer covering member 150 can be coupled to and decoupled from each other. The Velcro tapes 132 are provided for the purpose of facilitating the cleaning of the inner covering member 160 and the outer covering member 150.

In addition, at least one of the inner covering member 160 and the outer covering member 150 is provided with a mesh 161 and 151, such that the outside wind can enter the crown of the cap and flow along the air passage 170, thereby cooling the head.

In the meantime, a material for the inner covering member 160 and the outer covering member 150 can be selected from among natural fiber, synthetic fiber, natural leather, synthetic lather and resin depending on the use.

In this fashion, the cap according to each embodiment of the invention has an opening which a wearer can adjust by manipulating the cap. Through the opening, ambient air can be introduced to the head of the wearer in order to minimize sweat on the head, thereby reducing damage in the scalp or hair due to excessive sweat and prevent dizziness such as anemia.

While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to the certain exemplary embodiments thereof, it should be understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art that various changes in forms and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention and such changes fall within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

The cap according to the invention allows the ambient air to be constantly introduced to and constantly communicate with the head of the wearer, thereby improving the comfortableness of the scalp and hair, preventing work efficiency from being decreased by excessive sweat, and reducing displeasure due to excessive sweat.

Claims

1. A cap with improved ventilation comprising:

a visor which is disposed in a front part of the cap so as to screen from sunlight; and
a crown, a portion of a lower end of the crown being coupled to a rear leading end of the visor so as to cover a head part of a wearer, wherein the portion of the lower end of the crown coupled with the visor has an openable/closable structure so as to be separated from the visor.

2. The cap of claim 1, wherein pivoting parts are disposed on left and right sides of the visor where the visor is coupled to the lower end of the crown, and a suspension member is disposed on the pivoting parts, left and right ends of the suspension member being fixed to the pivoting parts, the suspension member having a predetermined length and a predetermined width, wherein the lower end of the crown separated from the leading end of the visor is coupled to one side of the suspension member such that the suspension member pivots about the pivoting parts, so that a front portion of the crowns separated from the visor is opened and closed.

3. The cap of claim 2, wherein a shape-maintaining member is provided on an inner side or an outer side of the crown in a central portion of the crown, wherein, when the suspending member is folded back, the shape-maintaining member is folded to an inner side of the suspending member which is folded back while guiding a portion of the crown that ranges from a middle portion of the crown to a leading end of the crown coupled to the suspension member so as to be properly folded.

4. The cap of claim 3, wherein each of the suspending member and the shape-maintaining member has a linear reference portion and a folding guide member which protrudes a predetermined height from a side of the reference portion.

5. The cap of claim 4, wherein the folding guide member of the suspending member and the folding guide member of the shape-maintaining member are symmetrically disposed so as to face each other, and fixing means for fixing the front portion of the crown separated from the visor are provided between a front leading end of the crown and the rear leading end of the visor.

6. The cap of claim 5, wherein the folding guide members which are formed in the suspension member and the shape-maintaining member of the crown, respectively, have one shape selected from among a hemisphere, a triangle and an isosceles quadrilateral, which protrudes from one side of each central portion of the linear reference portions, and wherein the suspension member and the shape-maintaining member a height from each outermost leading end of the reference portions to each outermost leading end of the folding guide members is ⅓ of a width of the crown that ranges from the central portion of the crown to the leading end at a front side of the crown.

7. A cap with improved ventilation comprising:

fixing frames which surround a neck of a person while being placed on a shoulder of the person, a front portion of the fixed fames being opened, and being configured so as to be openable and closable by opening/closing means;
a plurality of crown-forming frames which forms a crown (C) of the cap, the crown-forming frames being disposed at opposite positions of both sides of the fixing frames such as to be pivoted by shafts and pivoting means; and
an outer covering member which is wrapped on the crown-forming frames to complete the crown (C) of the cap.

8. The cap of claim 7, wherein the crown-forming frames have an “I” shaped cross-section in a width direction, the outer covering member is wrapped on an upper portion of the “I” shaped crown-forming frames, and an inner covering member is wrapped on a lower portion of the “I” shaped crown-forming frames, such that an air passage is formed between the inner covering member and the outer covering member, and wherein holes are formed in the “I” shaped crown-forming frames between the upper and lower portions thereof such that the holes communicate with the air passage, the holes being arranged at predetermined intervals in a lengthwise direction of the crown-forming frames.

9. The cap of claim 7, wherein Velcro tapes are disposed on the upper and lower portions of the “I” shaped crown-forming frames, whereby the inner covering member and the outer covering member can be coupled to and decoupled from each other.

10. The cap of claim 7, wherein the opening/closing means include fitting holes which are formed at one side in front of the fixing frames, the fitting holes being arranged at predetermined intervals, and fitting pieces which are formed at the other side in front of the fixing frames, the fitting pieces being arranged at predetermined intervals.

11. The cap of claim 7, wherein the pivoting means include arc-shaped guide holes which are formed at opposite positions on both sides of the fixing frames, each of the guide holes having stopper recesses which are formed at equal intervals, and protrusions which are formed at distal ends of the crown-forming frames, the protrusions moving along a corresponding the guide holes and being seated in the stopper recesses.

12. The cap of claim 7, wherein at least one of the inner covering member and the outer covering member is provided with a mesh for ventilation.

13. The cap of claim 8, wherein Velcro tapes are disposed on the upper and lower portions of the “I” shaped crown-forming frames, whereby the inner covering member and the outer covering member can be coupled to and decoupled from each other.

14. The cap of claim 8, wherein the opening/closing means include fitting holes which are formed at one side in front of the fixing frames, the fitting holes being arranged at predetermined intervals, and fitting pieces which are formed at the other side in front of the fixing frames, the fitting pieces being arranged at predetermined intervals.

15. The cap of claim 8, wherein the pivoting means include arc-shaped guide holes which are formed at opposite positions on both sides of the fixing frames, each of the guide holes having stopper recesses which are formed at equal intervals, and protrusions which are formed at distal ends of the crown-forming frames, the protrusions moving along a corresponding the guide holes and being seated in the stopper recesses.

16. The cap of claim 8, wherein at least one of the inner covering member and the outer covering member is provided with a mesh for ventilation.

Patent History
Publication number: 20130212776
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 28, 2011
Publication Date: Aug 22, 2013
Inventors: Seon Sang Kim (Gwangju), Gyeong Ok Son (Gwangju)
Application Number: 13/882,063
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Movable Along Crown Surface (2/171.7)
International Classification: A42B 1/00 (20060101);