Garments Finishing Machine and Body Cover Used for Finishing Machine

Abstract

This invention relates to the cleaning machine arranged to the torso 2 wearing the laundry garment 1 and finishing the garment 1 while they are kept put on the torso 2. The width across the shoulders of the torso 2 can be adjusted. This invention is constituted such that the entire shoulder part 3 of the torso 2 ranging from the positions of the shoulders of the torso 2 corresponding to the collars of the garment 1 to the shoulder ends are formed in such a way that it can be slid along the incline direction of each of the shoulder parts 3.

Description

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

This invention relates to the garment finishing machine for use in finishing the garment such as blouse or shirts that are the laundry while they are kept put on a torso, and more particularly the garment finishing machine having a function for adjusting the width across the shoulders of the torso and a body cover used for it.

2. Description of Prior Art

As this type of prior art finishing machine, there has been provided a system that has been described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,728,015 (hereinafter called as a patent document 1), for example. This prior art machine is operated such that a pad attached at the extremity end of the shoulders of the torso advanced or retracted by a cylinder so as to adjust the width across the shoulders.

In addition, there has been provided a system described in the gazette of Japanese Patent No. 2,680,203 (hereinafter called as a patent document 2. Its corresponding foreign patents are DE 9,003,467 and GB 2,242,691, etc.). This prior art machine was operated in such a way that a central pushing rod of a torso was moved up and down to cause the width across the shoulders to be adjusted.

Thus, the prior art machine described in the patent document 1 showed a problem that a step generated among the shoulders and the pads at their extremity ends produced some wrinkles at the shoulders of garment.

In addition, the prior art machine described in the patent document 2 shows that upon operation of the pushing rod, the shoulders of the torso are inclined and perform an advancing or retracting operation while showing a slight turning. Accordingly, in this case, a certain clearance was generated among the shoulders of the garment and the shoulders of the torso to cause the shoulders of the garment to be hardly fitted to the shoulders of the torso.

As a result, in accordance with this arrangement, there occurred some problems that some wrinkles were not prevented from being generated at the shoulders of the garment and the garment could not be finished neat.

Additionally, the body cover is set at the torso of this type of finishing machine in the prior art could easily produce some looseness at the shoulder portions of the body cover as the width across the shoulders was adjusted.

Accordingly, in accordance with the prior art machine, there occurred a problem that this type of looseness could easily produce some wrinkles at the garment.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

This invention has been proposed in view of the problems found in the prior art.

Accordingly, the technical theme to be solved by this invention is to provide the garment finishing machine comprising a torso on which the garment is put and capable of adjusting a width across the shoulders of the torso and formed to prevent some wrinkles from being left on the garment through adjustment of the width across the shoulders and capable of performing a neat finishing of the garment and to provide a body cover used in this machine.

In order to solve the theme, this invention employs the following technical means.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, this finishing machine comprises the torso on which the garment is put, wherein a width across the shoulders of the torso is adjustably formed, and has a feature in which the entire shoulder parts of the torso ranging from the positions of the shoulders of the torso corresponding to the collar of the garment to the shoulder ends is formed in such a way that the shoulder parts can be slid along the incline direction of each of the shoulder parts. (Claim 1)

In this case, the position of the shoulders of the torso corresponding to the collar of the garment is meaning more practically by a position of a root of the neck of the torso or a position near the root. Then, the step generated between the sliding shoulder part and the torso can prevent some wrinkles caused by the steps from being formed at the shoulders of garment since the positions of step are correspond to the collars of the garment,

In addition, as another configuration resolving the theme of this invention, there has been provided a system described as follows.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, this invention is the garment finishing machine comprising the torso on which the garment is put, wherein the width across the shoulders of the torso is adjustably formed, and has a feature in which either the entire shoulder parts of the torso ranging from the positions of the shoulders of the torso corresponding to the collar of the garment to the shoulder ends or a part of the shoulder ends side is formed in such a way that the shoulder parts can be slid along the incline direction of each of the shoulders, then a body cover is set at the torso, hooks are hung at both shoulder ends of the body cover through tension members, the hooking parts are arranged at supporting positions of the shoulder parts that are located from the shoulder ends toward inside of the torso, the shoulder ends of the body cover are drawn inward with the tension members so as to wind around the shoulder ends of the torso and can be closely fitted to the shoulder ends of the torso. (Claim 2)

In this case, as the tension members, there have been applied coil springs or rubber straps and the like, for example.

In addition, the body cover of this invention is to be used while being set at the torso of the garment finishing machine according to Claim 2, wherein the hooks are hung at both shoulder ends through tension members. (Claim 3)

In addition, it is preferable for the garment finishing machine of this invention as shown in FIGS. 4 to 11 that an action system for use in sliding the shoulder part of the torso, wherein an operating lever turned in a backward or forward direction arranged to be raised in the lower from the front side of the torso, a shaft rod arranged vertically at the center of the torso in a horizontal direction so as to be turned in a normal or a reverse direction around a shaft of the vertical direction under a turning operation of the operating lever, a linkage for performing simultaneously advance or retract the right and left shoulder part of the torso through a normal or reversing turning of the shaft rod in a direction where they are moving toward or moving away from each other, and the guiding part for guiding the shoulder part along the incline direction. (Claim 4)

With this arrangement above, a reason for this system consists in the fact that an operator stands in front of the torso and can easily adjust the width across the shoulders of the torso under a relaxed posture where the operator puts down both hands by using the operating lever.

The finishing machine of this invention is constituted in such a way as described above. Accordingly, in accordance with this invention, since the structure for use in adjusting a width across the shoulders of the torso does not produce any wrinkles at the shoulders of the garment, the garment can be finished neatly.

In addition, in case of this invention according to Claim 2, it is possible to get some effects of this invention described in each of the Claims and at the same time it is possible to prevent the body cover from being loosened. Accordingly, in accordance with this arrangement, it is possible to prevent some wrinkles caused by the looseness of the body cover from being generated.

Additionally, as the width across the shoulders of the torso is adjusted, the body cover of this invention correspondingly causes the shoulder ends of the body cover to be closely contacted with the shoulder ends of the torso. Accordingly, in accordance with this invention, it is possible to prevent the body cover from being loosened, to prevent some wrinkles caused by the looseness of the body cover from being generated and further to finish the garment neatly.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is an essential perspective view showing a preferable embodiment of the garments finishing machine in the present invention.

FIG. 1B is an essential enlarged perspective view showing a preferable embodiment of the garments finishing machine in the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an essential side view showing the body cover.

FIG. 3 is an essential side view showing the garments finishing machine.

FIG. 4 is an essential front view showing the garments finishing machine.

FIG. 5 is an essential flat view showing from the V-V line in FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is an essential perspective view showing the garments finishing machine.

FIG. 7 is an essential side view showing the garments finishing machine.

FIG. 8 is an essential front view showing the garments finishing machine.

FIG. 9 is an essential flat view showing from the IX-IX line in FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is an essential longitudinal cross sectional view showing the garments finishing machine.

FIG. 11 is an essential enlarged sectional view showing from the XI-XI line in FIG. 10.

FIG. 12A is a front view showing the body cover.

FIG. 12B is a right side view showing the body cover.

FIG. 13 is an essential perspective view showing the body cover.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring now to the accompanying drawings, one preferred embodiment for implementing this invention will be described as follows.

As shown in FIG. 1 and the like, this invention comprises the torso 2 for use in putting on the garment 1, a blouse, for example, wherein the width across the shoulders of the torso 2 can be adjusted. The torso 2 is formed to imitate with a human trunk.

In this case, this invention is constituted such that the entire shoulder part 3 of the torso 2 ranging from the positions of the shoulders of the torso 2 corresponding to the collars of the garment 1 to the shoulder ends are formed in such a way that it can be slid along the incline direction of each of the shoulder parts 3. In the case of this preferred embodiment, the each of the shoulder part 3 is formed in length from a position near the root of a neck 2a of the torso 2 to the shoulder end. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the shoulder part 3 of the torso 2 in the preferred embodiment are formed by a metallic plate to have a semi-circular trough shape in its sectional form. Further, several holes 3a for passing hot air are formed at the metallic plate so as to enable drying of the shoulders at the garment 1 to be promoted.

Action system 4 (refer to FIGS. 4 to 11) is used for sliding the shoulder part 3 of the torso 2. This action system 4 comprises the operating lever 4a turned in the backward or forward direction arranged to be raised in the lower from the front side of the torso 2, the shaft rod 4b arranged vertically at the center of the torso 2 in the horizontal direction so as to be turned in the normal or reverse direction around the shaft of the vertical direction under the turning operation of the operating lever 4a, the linkage 4c for performing simultaneously advance or retract the right and left shoulder part 3 of the torso 2 through the normal or reversing turning of the shaft rod 4b in the direction where they are moving toward or moving away from each other, and the guiding part 4d for guiding the shoulder part 3 along the incline direction.

The operating lever 4a in this preferred embodiment is arranged in its upright state at the right side of the torso 2 in this embodiment. The lower end of the operating lever 4a is pivoted to a pair of parallel protrusion pieces 6 fixed at the base part 5 of the finishing machine by the horizontal shaft 7.

A motion transmitting rod 8 (refer to FIGS. 5 and 6) is used for transmitting a motion of the operating lever 4a to a shaft member 9 arranged at the lower part of the torso 2 in a lateral direction. The front end of the motion transmitting rod 8 is pivoted to a shaft 10 at a position slightly upper than the lower end of the operating lever 4a. Both ends of the shaft 10 are engaged with arcuate guiding slits 6a of the protrusion pieces 6. In addition, a rear end of the motion transmitting rod 8 is pivoted to the upper end of an upward connecting part 9a that is integral with the shaft member 9. With this arrangement as above, when the operating lever 4a turns for backward or forward, the shaft member 9 turns for backward or forward around its shaft center.

Then, the turning of the shaft member 9 is transmitted to the shaft rod 4b through a conversion part 11. The shaft rod 4b is formed to be turned in a normal direction or reverse direction. The conversion part 11 is formed by a rod member 11a raised up from the shaft member 9 to the oblique rear toward the shaft rod 4b side, and a motion transmitting member 11b for use in transmitting the motion of the rod member 11a to the shaft rod 4b. The motion transmitting member 11b is formed by bending a band-like metallic member into a two-folded state and its both ends are fixed to the shaft rod 4b. The upper part of the rod member 11a is passed through the motion transmitting member 11b and held by the motion transmitting member 11b.

Accordingly, when the operating lever 4a is turned to the backward and the shaft member 9 is turned in a backward, the rod member 11a pushes and turns the motion transmitting member 11b in a counter-clockwise direction while being slipped down in the motion transmitting member 11b (refer to FIGS. 4 and 5). As a result, the shaft rod 4b integral with the motion transmitting member 11b is turned in a counter-clockwise direction. Further, the shaft rod 4b is supported at a fixed plate 12 inside the torso 2.

As shown in FIGS. 4, 8 and 9, the linkage 4c comprises a horizontal plate 13 fixed at its central part to the upper end of the shaft rod 4b, and a pair of right and left thin rod-like members 15 of which inner ends passed through from upper side and fixed to the end part of the plate 13 and of which outer ends persuaded through from upper side and fixed to the fixing portions 14 arranged at the inner side of the shoulder part 3, wherein it is formed in an axial symmetry around the shaft rod 4b. Further, the inner end and the outer end of the rod-like members 15 in this preferred embodiment are bent like a hook so as not to be pulled out from the fixed positions. In addition, the fixing portions 14 in this preferred embodiment are formed by plate members which are installed inside of the shoulder part 3 to the parallel direction to its shorter width.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the guiding parts 4d have a slit 16 and are formed like a plate. The guiding parts 4d are arranged at the incline positions of an upper frame 2b of the torso 2 opposite to the lower surfaces of the shoulder part 3. Additionally, the slit 16 is formed in a linear shape along the advance or retract direction of the shoulder part 3. Then, an engaging shaft 17 is passed through the slit 16. The upper end of the engaging shaft 17 is fixed at the proper position of each of the shoulder part 3. In addition, the engaging shaft 17 has a nut 18 fastened at its lower end and when the engaging shaft 17 is guided along the slit 16, it is not to be pulled out of the slit.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, this invention is constituted such that a body cover 19 is set at the torso 2. As shown in FIG. 2 and the like, the body cover 19 has a hook 21 through a tension member 20 that is hung at each of both shoulder ends. As the tension member 20 in this preferred embodiment, a coil spring is used. In addition, the tension member 20 is fixed to the upper central part of the shoulder end of the body cover 19. Accordingly, in the case of this preferred embodiment, it is possible to the shoulder end of the body cover 19 by the hook 21 pulled inward with a well-balanced from the shoulder end of the shoulder part 3 of the torso 2.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the tension member 20 in this preferred embodiment is fixed to a pair of right and left strings 22. The strings 22 are sewn in an arcuate form to the upper portions of the shoulder ends of the body cover 19. Accordingly, in accordance with this arrangement, it is possible that the shoulder ends of the body cover 19 is drawn a wide area by using the strings 22 so as to cover perfectly the shoulder ends of the shoulder part 3.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1B and 10, the hooking part 23 of the hook 21 in this invention is arranged at a supporting position of the shoulder part 3 of the torso 2 that are inside the shoulder ends of the torso 2. The hooks 21 in this invention are fixed at the hooking parts 23, thereby the shoulder ends of the body cover 19 are pulled inward by the tension members 20 so as to wind around the shoulder ends of the torso 2.

As shown in FIG. 13, the lower part of the body cover 19 is folded into double sewing and a fastening string 19b is passed through the double sewing parts 19a. The plane-like fasteners 19c is arranged at the proper position of the lower part of the body cover 19

The body cover 19 is fixed to the torso 2 by utilizing the fastening string 19b or plane-like fasteners 19c.

As shown in FIG. 12, the body cover 19 in this preferred embodiment is formed through sewing of well-porous material 19d and non-porous material 19e. The non-porous material 19e is connected to both sides of the well-porous material 19d. Reference numeral 19f denotes seams. Sides part 19g of the body cover 19 are formed into sack-shapes with insertion ends being located its lower position in such a way that they can be covered from upper part onto the side plates 24 (refer to FIG. 1) raised upright at the sides parts of the torso 2. The body cover 19 in this preferred embodiment can be set at the torso 2 with the sides part 19g being covered onto the side plates 24. Accordingly, in accordance with this arrangement, no looseness occurs at the body cover 19.

A pad 25 for use in pressing the side surface of the garment 1 (refer to FIG. 1A). This pad 25 is pushed against the side plate 24. In addition, a pressing member 26 for use in pressing the front of the garment 1.

An action of this invention will be described as follows.

This invention is performed in such a way that an operator adjusts the width across the shoulders to the size of the garment 1. The state shown in FIG. 4 corresponds to the case in which the width across shoulders are retracted to adjustment for the garment 1 of smaller size.

More practically, the operator pushes the operating lever 4a. Then, the shaft member 9 in FIG. 4 turns to the backward and the rod member 11a turns in the same direction together with the shaft member 9. In this case, since the rod member 11a is inclined toward the shaft rod 4b, it pushes and turns the motion transmitting member 11b in a counter-clockwise direction while being slipped down in the motion transmitting member 11b.

Accordingly, the shaft rod 4b in FIG. 4 turns in a counter-clockwise direction together with the motion transmitting member 11b. Then, the plate 13 turns in the same direction together with the shaft rod 4b. With this operation, the rod-like members 15 are pulled inner side from the state shown in FIG. 8 to the state shown in FIG. 9 as indicated by a dotted line. As a result, the shoulder part 3 of the torso 2 are pulled while being slid along the incline directions of the shoulders and the width across the shoulders are retracted (refer to the state shown in FIG. 4).

To the contrary, in the case that the width across the shoulders are advanced, the operator pulls the operating lever 4a. With this operation, the shaft member 9 and the like, act in a reverse direction against that of the aforesaid example, resulting in that the shoulder part 3 are advanced from the state shown in FIG. 4 to the side part. (refer to the state shown in FIG. 8)

Thus, the shoulder ends of the body cover 19 set to the torso 2 are pulled inside or are stretched out action of the shoulder parts 3 when advance or retract of the shoulder parts 3.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1B, the body cover 19 is hitched to the hooking parts 23 inside of the torso 2 by the hooks 21. Since this hooking parts 23 are fixed, when the shoulder parts 3 slide inner side to the torso 2, for example, the tension members 20 are retracted and recovered as indicated shown a solid line in FIG. 10. Accordingly, the recovering force of the tension members 20 causes the shoulder ends of the body cover 19 to be drawn inward the shoulder parts 3 without any looseness.

In addition, upon advance of the shoulder parts 3, the tension members 20 are extended as indicated by a dotted line in the figure. Accordingly, the recovering force of the tension members 20 causes the shoulder ends of the body cover 19 to wind around the shoulder ends of the shoulder part 3 of the torso 2. Accordingly, also in this case, the body cover 19 does not show any looseness under an action of the tension members 20.

In view of the arrangement, the body cover 19 of this invention may also be applicable to a finishing machine in which a part of the shoulder end side of the shoulder part 3 of the torso 2 slides while being inclined to be enabled to be advanced or retracted. Thus, this is also the same case that the shoulder ends of the body cover 19 can also be fitted to the shoulder ends of the shoulder part 3 of the torso 2 under an action of the tension members 20 in response to the advance or retract movement of the shoulder part 3.

Claims

1. The garment finishing machine comprising the torso on which the garment is put, wherein a width across the shoulders of the torso are adjustably formed, and has a feature in which the entire shoulder parts of the torso ranging from the positions of the shoulders of the torso corresponding to the collar of the garment to the shoulder ends are formed in such a way that the shoulder part can be slid along the incline direction of each of the shoulder parts.

2. The garment finishing machine comprising the torso on which the garment is put, wherein the width across the shoulders of the torso are adjustably formed, and has a feature in which either the entire shoulder parts of the torso ranging from the positions of the shoulders of the torso corresponding to the collar of the garment to the shoulder ends or a part of the shoulder ends side are formed in such a way that the shoulder part can be slid along the incline direction of each of the shoulder parts, then a body cover is set at the torso, hooks are hung at both shoulder ends of the body cover through tension members, the hooking parts are arranged at supporting positions of the shoulder parts that are located from the shoulder ends toward inside of the torso, the shoulder ends of the body cover are drawn inward with the tension member so as to wind around the shoulder ends of the torso and can be closely fitted to the shoulder ends of the torso.

3. The body cover to be used while being set at the torso of the garment finishing machine according to claim 2, wherein the hooks are hung at both shoulder ends through tension members.

4. The finishing machine according to claim 1, comprising an action system for use in sliding the shoulder part of the torso, wherein an operating lever turned in the backward or forward direction arranged to be raised in the lower from the front side of the torso, a shaft rod arranged vertically at the center of the torso in the horizontal direction so as to be turned in the normal or reverse direction around a shaft of the vertical direction under a turning operation of the operating lever, a linkage for performing simultaneously advance or retract the right and left shoulder part of the torso through the normal or reversing turning of the shaft rod in the direction where they are moving-toward or moving-away from each other, and the guiding part for guiding the shoulder part along the incline direction.