GARMENT

Abstract

A garment in one aspect of the present disclosure includes an outer fabric and a lining fabric. The outer fabric forms a front body part and a back body part. The front body part includes a first opening to be situated in a center portion of the front body part in a width direction of the garment when the garment is worn over a wearer. The first opening extends in a length direction of the garment. The lining fabric is attached to the outer fabric so as to form an internal space between the lining fabric and the outer fabric. The internal space is formed (i) to accommodate a fan in the internal space and (ii) to let an airflow generated by the fan pass through the internal space.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of Japanese Patent Application No. 2021-022557 filed Feb. 16, 2021 in the Japan Patent Office, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND

The present disclosure relates to a garment to be equipped with a fan.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2019-127675 discloses a garment to which a fan is detachably attached.

SUMMARY

When such a garment is worn over a uniform, the uniform is hidden under the garment. This may cause difficulties in identifying by the uniform which company the person wearing the uniform belongs to.

Preferably, one aspect of the present disclosure can improve a visibility of a uniform worn under a garment to be equipped with a fan.

One aspect of the present disclosure discloses a garment. The garment may include an outer fabric, and a lining fabric. The outer fabric may form a front body part, and a back body part. The front body part may be configured to cover a front of a body of a wearer. The front body part may include a first opening to be situated in a center portion of the front body part in a width direction of the garment when the garment is worn over the wearer. The first opening may extend along a length direction of the garment. The back body part may be configured to cover a back of the body of the wearer. The lining fabric may be attached to the outer fabric so as to form an internal space between the lining fabric and the outer fabric. The internal space may be formed (i) to accommodate a fan in the internal space and (ii) to let an airflow generated by the fan pass through the internal space.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Example embodiments of the present disclosure will be described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a front view of a work outerwear of a first embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the work outerwear;

FIG. 3 shows an inner side of the work outerwear with a front body part of the work outerwear opened;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the work outerwear showing an outer fabric and a lining fabric near a first fan and a second fan;

FIG. 5 is a front view of a work outerwear of a second embodiment;

FIG. 6 is a front view of a work outerwear of a third embodiment;

FIG. 7 is a front view of a work outerwear of a fourth embodiment;

FIG. 8 is a front view of a work outerwear of a fifth embodiment;

FIG. 9 is a front view of a work outerwear of a sixth embodiment;

FIG. 10 is a front view of a work outerwear of a seventh embodiment;

FIG. 11 is a front view of a work outerwear of an eighth embodiment;

FIG. 12 is a front view of a work outerwear of a ninth embodiment;

FIG. 13 is a front view of a work outerwear of a tenth embodiment;

FIG. 14 is a front view of a work outerwear of an eleventh embodiment;

FIG. 15 is a front view of a work outerwear of a twelfth embodiment;

FIG. 16 is a front view of a work outerwear of a thirteenth embodiment;

FIG. 17 is a rear view of the work outerwear of the thirteenth embodiment; and

FIG. 18 is a front view of a work outerwear of a fourteenth embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

Overview of Embodiments

A garment (or an outerwear or a jacket or a vest) in one embodiment includes an outer fabric, and a lining fabric. The outer fabric forms a front body part and a back body part. The front body part is configured to cover a front of a body (or an upper body) of a wearer. The front body part includes a first opening (or through hole) to be situated in a center portion of the front body part in a width direction of the garment (or the wearer) when the garment is worn over the wearer (or worn by the wearer or worn on the wearer). The first opening extends along a length direction (or a height direction) of the garment (or the wearer). The back body part is configured to cover a back of the body of the wearer. The lining fabric is attached to the outer fabric so as to form an internal space (or an inner space or a flow channel or a flow path) between the lining fabric and the outer fabric. The internal space is formed (i) to accommodate a fan in the internal space and (ii) to let an airflow generated by the fan pass through the internal space.

The garment configured as above allows a part of a uniform worn under the garment to be visible through the first opening. Thus, this garment can improve a visibility of the uniform under the garment.

In one embodiment, the front body part may include a second opening to be situated in a center portion of the front body part in the length direction when the garment is worn over the wearer. The second opening may be wider than the first opening in the width direction. The garment configured as above allows a part of the uniform to be visible through the second opening as well as through the first opening. Thus, this garment can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the garment.

In one embodiment, the front body part may include a third opening to extend from the center portion of the front body part in the length direction to a lower portion of the front body part when the garment is worn over the wearer. The third opening may be wider than the first opening in the width direction. Such a garment allows a part of the uniform to be visible through the third opening as well as through the first opening. Thus, this garment can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the garment.

In one embodiment, the front body part may include a fourth opening to be situated in an upper portion of the front body part when the garment is worn over the wearer. The fourth opening may be wider than the first opening in the width direction. Such a garment allows a part of the uniform to be visible through the fourth opening as well as through the first opening. Thus, this garment can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the garment.

In one embodiment, the front body part may include an upper opening to be situated above the second opening when the garment is worn over the wearer. The front body part may include a lower opening to be situated below the second opening when the garment is worn over the wearer in addition to or in place of the upper opening. Such a garment allows a part of the uniform to be visible through the upper opening and/or the lower opening as well as through the first opening and the second opening. Thus, this garment can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the garment.

In one embodiment, the second opening may be wider than the upper opening in the width direction. The upper opening may be wider than the lower opening in the width direction.

In one embodiment, the second opening may be wider than the lower opening in the width direction. The lower opening may be wider than the upper opening in the width direction.

In one embodiment, the front body part may include a first part, and a second part to be situated across the first opening when the garment is worn over the wearer. Each of the first part and the second part may be configured to cover a right side of the front of the body of the wearer or a left side of the front of the body of the wearer. The garment may further include a first coupling member and a second coupling member. The first coupling member may be disposed in the first part. The second coupling member may be disposed in the second part and configured to be detachably coupled with the first coupling member. In such a garment, as the first coupling member is coupled with the second coupling member, the front body part can stay on and cover the body of the wearer. As the first coupling member is detached from the second coupling member, the wearer can take off the garment. The first coupling member may be coupled with the second coupling member in any manner. The first coupling member and the second coupling member may have a belt-like shape, for example. The first coupling member may include a first end, and a second end. The first end of the first coupling member may be connected with the first part. The second end of the first coupling member may be coupled with the second coupling member. The second coupling member may also include a first end, and a second end. The first end of the second coupling member may be connected with the second part. The second end of the second coupling member may be coupled with the first coupling member. The second end of the first coupling member or the second end of the second coupling member may include a tongue. The second end of the second coupling member or the second end of the first coupling member may include a buckle that is configured to be detachably coupled with the tongue. The tongue and the buckle facilitate an attachment of the first coupling member to the second coupling member, or facilitate a detachment of the first coupling member from the second coupling member.

In one embodiment, the garment may include a pocket disposed on the lining fabric so as to face the first opening when the garment is worn over the wearer. The pocket may be meshed. The pocket may be configured to store an ice pack. Such a garment can cool the back of the body of the wearer with the ice pack stored inside the pocket.

In one embodiment, the outer fabric and the lining fabric may include a right arm-hole and a left arm-hole. The right arm-hole corresponds to a hole to insert a right arm of the wearer. The left arm-hole corresponds to a hole to insert a left arm of the wearer. The lining fabric may include a first section that covers a lower portion of the right arm-hole. The lining fabric may include a second section that covers a lower portion of the left arm-hole. The first section and/or the second section may be meshed.

In one embodiment, the lining fabric may further include a third section to cover around a neck of the wearer when the garment is worn over the wearer. The third section may be meshed.

In one embodiment, the lining fabric may include a periphery sewn on an inner surface of the outer fabric.

In one embodiment, the outer fabric may include a port having an aperture into/through which the fan is fitted. The lining fabric may include a fifth opening to receive the fan. The lining fabric may include a fastener for opening and closing the fifth opening.

In one embodiment, the front body part may include a sixth opening to expose a pocket of the uniform under the garment.

In one embodiment, the garment may be in a form of a sleeveless upper garment.

Specific example embodiments will be explained below.

First Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 1, a work outerwear 1 of the first embodiment is a sleeveless upper garment (or a sleeveless workwear or a vest) to cover a body (or an upper body) of a wearer. The work outerwear 1 is worn over a worker at a jobsite such as a construction site, a manufacturing site, a production site, a garden(s), a yard, a farm, a factory, a plant, a harsh site, or the like.

The work outerwear 1 includes a front body part 2. The front body part 2 is configured (or formed) to cover a front of the body of the wearer. The front body part 2 includes a right-front body part 11, and a left-front body part 12. The right-front body part 11 is configured (or formed) to cover a right side of the front of the body of the wearer. The left-front body part 12 is configured (or formed) to cover a left side of the front of the body of the wearer.

The work outerwear 1 includes a back body part 3. The back body part 3 is configured (or formed) to cover a back of the body of the wearer. A right arm-hole 4 is disposed (or formed) between an upper part of the right-front body part 11 and a right upper part of the back body part 3. The right arm-hole 4 is disposed so that a right arm of the wearer passes through the right arm-hole 4. A left arm-hole 5 is disposed (or formed) likewise between an upper part of the left-front body part 12 and a left upper part of the back body part 3. The left arm-hole 5 is disposed so that a left arm of the wearer passes through the left arm-hole 5.

The front body part 2 includes a first opening (or through hole) 13. The first opening 13 is formed between the right-front body part 11 and the left-front body part 12 (when the work outerwear 1 is worn over the wearer) to open (or pass through or perforate) the front body part 2 and extend (or stretch) along a length direction (or a height direction or a longitudinal direction) D1 of the work outerwear 1.

The right-front body part 11 includes a second opening 14. The second opening 14 is formed in a center portion of the front body part 2 in the length direction D1 (when the work outerwear 1 is worn over the wearer) to open (or pass through or perforate) the right-front body part 11 and extend (or stretch) along a width direction (or a lateral direction or a transverse direction) D2 of the work outerwear 1. The left-front body part 12 likewise includes a third opening 15. The third opening 15 is formed in the center portion of the front body part 2 to open (or pass through or perforate) the left-front body part 12 and extend (or stretch) along the width direction D2.

As a result of the first opening 13, the second opening 14, and the third opening 15 being formed as mentioned above, the front body part 2 includes a fourth opening 16 that includes the second opening 14, the third opening 15, and a part of the first opening 13. In other words, the fourth opening 16 is formed to open (or pass through or perforate) the front body part 2 and extend (or stretch) along the width direction D2.

The work outerwear 1 includes an upper belt 6. The upper belt 6 includes a first right-strap 21, a first left-strap 22, a first tongue 23, and a first buckle 24.

The first right-strap 21 includes a first end connected with an upper portion of the right-front body part 11. The first right-strap 21 includes a second end connected with the first tongue 23. The first left-strap 22 includes a first end connected with an upper portion of the left-front body part 12. The first left-strap 22 includes a second end connected with the first buckle 24.

The first tongue 23 is detachably coupled with the first buckle 24. As the first tongue 23 is coupled with the first buckle 24, the upper portion of the right-front body part 11 and the upper portion of the left-front body part 12 stay on and cover an upper portion of the body of the wearer.

The work outerwear 1 includes a lower belt 7. The lower belt 7 includes a second right-strap 31, a second left-strap 32, a second tongue 33, and a second buckle 34.

The second right-strap 31 includes a first end connected with a lower portion of the right-front body part 11. The second right-strap 31 includes a second end connected with the second tongue 33. The second left-strap 32 includes a first end connected with a lower portion of the left-front body part 12. The second left-strap 32 includes a second end connected with the second buckle 34.

The second tongue 33 is detachably coupled with the second buckle 34. As the second tongue 33 is coupled with the second buckle 34, the lower portion of the right-front body part 11 and the lower portion of the left-front body part 12 stay on and cover a lower portion of the body of the wearer.

As shown in FIG. 2, the back body part 3 includes, in its lower portion, a first port 8a and a second port 8b. The first port 8a and the second port 8b each include a circular aperture. A first fan 100a and a second fan 100b (see FIG. 4), which will be explained later, are respectively fitted (or attached) to these apertures of the first port 8a and the second port 8b.

As shown in FIG. 3, the work outerwear 1 includes an outer fabric 41, and a lining fabric 42. The outer fabric 41 is a cloth forming an outer side of the front body part 2 and an outer side of the back body part 3. The lining fabric 42 is a cloth covering an inner surface of the outer fabric 41. An outer periphery of the lining fabric 42 is sewn on the inner surface of the outer fabric 41 so that the lining fabric 42 covers at least an entire inner surface of the back body part 3.

The lining fabric 42 includes a first section 42a, and a second section 42b. The first section 42a covers a lower portion of the right arm-hole 4. The second section 42b covers a lower portion of the left arm-hole 5. The first section 42a and the second section 42b are made of a mesh material. The lining fabric 42 includes a third section 42c to cover around a neck of the wearer. The third section 42c is made of a mesh material. The third section 42c is omitted in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 to FIG. 18.

The lining fabric 42 includes, in its lower portion, a fifth opening 43. The fifth opening 43 may be a straight cut. The fifth opening 43 includes a fastener 44 for opening and closing the fifth opening 43. The fastener 44 in the first embodiment is a slide fastener; however, the fastener 44 is not limited to be a slide fastener. Attachment or detachment of the first fan 100a to or from the first port 8a is carried out through the fifth opening 43 opened with the fastener 44. In a likewise manner, attachment or detachment of the second fan 100b to or from the second port 8b is also carried out through the fifth opening 43.

In a center portion of the lining fabric 42 of the back body part 3, a pocket 45 is disposed (or sewn) so as to face the first opening 13 (when the work outerwear 1 is worn over the wearer). The pocket 45 is formed to store an ice pack. The pocket 45 in the first embodiment is meshed (or made of a mesh material).

As shown in FIG. 4, the first port 8a and the second port 8b are formed on the outer fabric 41. The first fan 100a is fitted inside the first port 8a to thereby be attached to the outer fabric 41. The second fan 100b is fitted inside the second port 8b to thereby be attached to the outer fabric 41. The first fan 100a and the second fan 100b take in air from outside the work outerwear 1, generate and send air flows into an internal space 46 formed between the outer fabric 41 and the lining fabric 42. The air flows supplied into the internal space 46 are discharged from the aforementioned first section 42a, second section 42b, and third section 42c.

The work outerwear 1 configured as mentioned above allows a part of the uniform worn under the work outerwear 1 to be visible through the first opening 13. Thus, the work outerwear 1 can improve a visibility of the uniform under the work outerwear 1.

Additionally, since the fourth opening 16 is wider than the first opening 13 in the width direction D2, the work outerwear 1 allows a part of the uniform to be visible through the fourth opening 16. Thus, the work outerwear 1 can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the work outerwear 1.

As the right-front body part 11 is coupled with the left-front body part 12 with the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7, the front body part 2 can stay on and cover the body of the wearer.

The work outerwear 1 can cool the back of the body of the wearer with the ice pack stored inside the pocket 45.

In the first embodiment, the work outerwear 1 corresponds to one example of the garment in Overview of Embodiments; the first opening 13 corresponds to one example of the first opening in Overview of Embodiments; the fourth opening 16 corresponds to one example of the second opening in Overview of Embodiments; the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 respectively correspond to one example of the first coupling member and one example of the second coupling member in Overview of Embodiments; the right-front body part 11 corresponds to one example of the first part or the second part in Overview of Embodiments; and the left-front body part 12 corresponds to one example of the first part or the second part in Overview of Embodiments.

Second Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 5, the work outerwear 1 of the second embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the first embodiment in that the right-front body part 11 does not include the second opening 14 and in that the left-front body part 12 does not include the third opening 15 in the second embodiment.

In addition, the work outerwear 1 of the second embodiment is also different from the first embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are not included in the second embodiment. Elements in the second embodiment in common with the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

The work outerwear 1 configured as above allows a part of the uniform worn under the work outerwear 1 to be visible through the first opening 13. Thus, the work outerwear 1 can improve the visibility of the uniform under the work outerwear 1.

Third Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 6, the work outerwear 1 of the third embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the second embodiment in that the right-front body part 11 includes a sixth opening 51 and in that the left-front body part 12 includes a seventh opening 52 in the third embodiment. Elements in the third embodiment in common with the second embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

The sixth opening 51 is formed to extend from a center portion of the right-front body part 11 to a lower end 11a of the right-front body part 11 along the length direction D1 and from the first opening 13 towards a right end 11b of the right-front body part 11 along the width direction D2.

The seventh opening 52 is formed to extend from a center portion of the left-front body part 12 to a lower end 12a of the left-front body part 12 along the length direction D1 and from the first opening 13 towards a left end 12b of the left-front body part 12 along the width direction D2.

As a result of the sixth opening 51 and the seventh opening 52 being formed as mentioned above, the front body part 2 includes an eighth opening 53 that includes the sixth opening 51, the seventh opening 52, and a part of the first opening 13. In other words, the eighth opening 53 is formed to open (or extend) from the center portion of the front body part 2 to a lower portion of the front body part 2 and is wider than the first opening 13 in the width direction D2.

The work outerwear 1 configured as above allows a part of the uniform to be visible through the eighth opening 53. Thus, the work outerwear 1 can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the work outerwear 1.

In the third embodiment, the eighth opening 53 corresponds to one example of the second opening in Overview of Embodiments.

Fourth Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 7, the work outerwear 1 of the fourth embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the second embodiment in that the right-front body part 11 includes a ninth opening 61 and in that the left-front body part 12 includes a tenth opening 62 in the fourth embodiment. Elements of the fourth embodiment in common with the second embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

The ninth opening 61 is formed in the upper portion of the right-front body part 11 extending from the first opening 13 towards the right arm-hole 4 along the width direction D2.

The tenth opening 62 is formed in the upper portion of the left-front body part 12 extending from the first opening 13 towards the left arm-hole 5 along the width direction D2.

As a result of the ninth opening 61 and the tenth opening 62 being formed as mentioned above, the front body part 2 includes an eleventh opening 63 that includes the ninth opening 61, the tenth opening 62, and a part of the first opening 13. In other words, the eleventh opening 63 is formed in the upper portion of the front body part 2 and is wider than the first opening 13 in the width direction D2.

The work outerwear 1 configured as above allows a part of the uniform to be visible through the eleventh opening 63. Thus, the work outerwear 1 can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the work outerwear 1.

In the fourth embodiment, the eleventh opening 63 corresponds to one example of the upper opening in Overview of Embodiments.

Fifth Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 8, the work outerwear 1 of the fifth embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the first embodiment in that the right-front body part 11 includes the ninth opening 61 and in that the left-front body part 12 includes the tenth opening 62. In addition, the work outerwear 1 of the fifth embodiment is also different from the work outerwear 1 of the first embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are not included in the fifth embodiment. Elements in the fifth embodiment in common with the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

The ninth opening 61 and the tenth opening 62 are formed as described in the fourth embodiment.

As a result of the ninth opening 61 and the tenth opening 62 being formed, the front body part 2 includes the eleventh opening 63 as described in the fourth embodiment.

In the fifth embodiment, the fourth opening 16 has a first width W1; and the eleventh opening 63 has a second width W2. The fourth opening 16 is wider than the eleventh opening 63 in the width direction D2 (W1>W2). The first opening 13 has a third width W3 below the fourth opening 16. The eleventh opening 63 is wider than a lower portion of the first opening 13 in the width direction D2 (W2>W3).

The work outerwear 1 configured as above allows a part of the uniform to be visible through the first opening 13, the fourth opening 16, and the eleventh opening 63. Thus, the work outerwear 1 can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the work outerwear 1.

In the fifth embodiment, the eleventh opening 63 corresponds to one example of the upper opening in Overview of Embodiments; and the portion of the first opening 13 below the fourth opening 16 corresponds to one example of the lower opening in Overview of Embodiments.

Sixth Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 9, the work outerwear 1 of the sixth embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the first embodiment in that the right-front body part 11 includes a twelfth opening 71 and in that the left-front body part 12 includes a thirteenth opening 72 in the sixth embodiment. In addition, the work outerwear 1 of the sixth embodiment is also different from the work outerwear 1 of the first embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are not included in the sixth embodiment. Elements in the sixth embodiment in common with the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

The twelfth opening 71 extends from the second opening 14 to the lower end 11a of the right-front body part 11 along the length direction D1 and extends from the first opening 13 towards the right end 11b of the right-front body part 11 along the width direction D2.

The thirteenth opening 72 extends from the third opening 15 to the lower end 12a of the left-front body part 12 along the length direction D1 and extends from the first opening 13 towards the left end 12b of the left-front body part 12 along the width direction D2.

As a result of the twelfth opening 71 and the thirteenth opening 72 being formed as mentioned above, the front body part 2 includes a fourteenth opening 73 that includes the twelfth opening 71, the thirteenth opening 72, and a part of the first opening 13. In other words, the fourteenth opening 73 is wider than the first opening 13 in the lower portion of the front body part 2.

In the sixth embodiment, the fourth opening 16 has a fourth width W11; and the fourteenth opening 73 has a fifth width W13. The fourth opening 16 is wider than the fourteenth opening 73 in the width direction D2 (W11>W13). The first opening 13 has a sixth width W12 above the fourth opening 16. The fourteenth opening 73 is wider than the upper portion of the first opening 13 in the width direction D2 (W13>W12).

The work outerwear 1 configured as above allows a part of the uniform to be visible through the first opening 13, the fourth opening 16, and the fourteenth opening 73. Thus, the work outerwear 1 can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the work outerwear 1.

In the sixth embodiment, the portion of the first opening 13 above the fourth opening 16 corresponds to one example of the upper opening in Overview of Embodiments; and the fourteenth opening 73 corresponds to one example of the lower opening in Overview of Embodiments.

Seventh Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 10, the work outerwear 1 of the seventh embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the first embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are not included in the seventh embodiment. Elements in the seventh embodiment in common with the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

Eighth Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 11, the work outerwear 1 of the eighth embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the second embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are added in the eighth embodiment. Elements in the eighth embodiment in common with the second embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

Ninth Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 12, the work outerwear 1 of the ninth embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the third embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are added in the ninth embodiment. Elements in the ninth embodiment in common with the third embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

Tenth Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 13, the work outerwear 1 of the tenth embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the fourth embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are added in the tenth embodiment. Elements in the tenth embodiment in common with the fourth embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

Eleventh Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 14, the work outerwear 1 of the eleventh embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the fifth embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are added in the eleventh embodiment. Elements in the eleventh embodiment in common with the fifth embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

Twelfth Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 15, the work outerwear 1 of the twelfth embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the sixth embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are added in the twelfth embodiment. Elements in the twelfth embodiment in common with the sixth embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

Thirteenth Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the work outerwear 1 of the thirteenth embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the first embodiment in that a fourteenth opening 81 and a fifteenth opening 82 are included (or formed) in the thirteenth embodiment in place of the second opening 14 and the third opening 15. Elements in the thirteenth embodiment in common with the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

The fourteenth opening 81 is formed in the center portion of the front body part 2 in the length direction D1 and extends from the first opening 13 towards the right end lib of the right-front body part 11 along the width direction D2. In other words, the fourteenth opening 81 does not reach the right end 11b.

The fifteenth opening 82 is formed in the center portion of the front body part 2 in the length direction D1 and extends from the first opening 13 towards the left end 12b of the left-front body part 12 along the width direction D2. In other words, the fifteenth opening 82 does not reach the left end 12b.

As a result of the fourteenth opening 81 and the fifteenth opening 82 being formed as mentioned above, the front body part 2 includes a sixteenth opening 83 that includes the fourteenth opening 81, the fifteenth opening 82, and a part of the first opening 13. In other words, the sixteenth opening 83 is formed in the center portion of the front body part 2 and is wider than the first opening 13 in the width direction D2.

The work outerwear 1 configured as above allows a part of the uniform to be visible through the sixteenth opening 83. Thus, the work outerwear 1 can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the work outerwear 1.

The work outerwear 1 can provide flow channels to send air flows from the first fan 100a and the second fan 100b to the first section 42a and the second section 42b mentioned above. As a consequence, the air flows inside the internal space 46 can be improved.

In the thirteenth embodiment, the sixteenth opening 83 corresponds to one example of the second opening in Overview of Embodiments.

Fourteenth Embodiment

As shown in FIG. 18, the work outerwear 1 of the fourteenth embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the ninth embodiment in that a seventeenth opening 55 is included (or formed) in place of the seventh opening 52 in the fourteenth embodiment. Elements in the fourteenth embodiment in common with the ninth embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

The seventeenth opening 55 is formed in the center portion of the front body part 2 in the length direction D1 and extends from the first opening 13 towards the left end 12b of the left-front body part 12 along the width direction D2.

In other words, the front body part 2 of the work outerwear 1 includes an opening provided (or formed) asymmetrically with respect to a center axis CA in the width direction D2 (in other words, a right-left asymmetrical opening).

The work outerwear 1 configured as described above can expose a pocket on a front body part of the uniform from the front body part 2 of the work outerwear 1. This enables the wearer of the work outerwear 1 to easily take out an object from the pocket of the uniform.

Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been explained above, the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms without being limited to the aforementioned embodiments.

For example, in the fourteenth embodiment, the openings are formed right-left asymmetrically in the lower portion of the front body part 2. However, the openings may be formed right-left asymmetrically in the upper portion or in the center portion of the front body part 2.

In the first to the fourteenth embodiments, a portion of the pocket 45 is covered with the front body part 2, and an uncovered portion of the pocket 45 is exposed from the openings. Nevertheless, the pocket 45 may be fully exposed from the openings.

Two or more functions of one element in the aforementioned embodiments may be achieved by two or more elements, and one function of one element may be achieved by two or more elements. In addition, two or more functions of two or more elements may be achieved by one element, and one function achieved by two or more elements may be achieved by one element. A part of the configurations in the aforementioned embodiments may be omitted. Furthermore, at least a part of the configurations of the aforementioned embodiments may be added to or replaced with another part of the configurations of the aforementioned embodiments.

Claims

1. A garment comprising:

an outer fabric forming a front body part and a back body part, the front body part being configured to cover a front of a body of a wearer, the front body part including a first opening to be situated in a center portion of the front body part in a width direction of the garment when the garment is worn over the wearer, the first opening extending along a length direction of the garment, and the back body part being configured to cover a back of the body of the wearer; and

a lining fabric attached to the outer fabric so as to form an internal space between the lining fabric and the outer fabric, the internal space being formed (i) to accommodate a fan in the internal space and (ii) to let an airflow generated by the fan pass through the internal space.

2. The garment according to claim 1,

wherein the front body part includes a second opening to be situated in a center portion of the front body part in the length direction when the garment is worn over the wearer, and

wherein the second opening is wider than the first opening in the width direction.

3. The garment according to claim 1,

wherein the front body part includes a third opening to extend from the center portion of the front body part in the length direction to a lower portion of the front body part when the garment is worn over the wearer, and

wherein the third opening is wider than the first opening in the width direction.

4. The garment according to claim 1,

wherein the front body part includes a fourth opening to be situated in an upper portion of the front body part when the garment is worn over the wearer, and

wherein the fourth opening is wider than the first opening in the width direction.

5. The garment according to claim 2,

wherein the front body part includes an upper opening to be situated above the second opening when the garment is worn over the wearer, and/or

wherein the front body part includes a lower opening to be situated below the second opening when the garment is worn over the wearer.

6. The garment according to claim 5,

wherein the second opening is wider than the upper opening in the width direction, and

wherein the upper opening is wider than the lower opening in the width direction.

7. The garment according to claim 5,

wherein the second opening is wider than the lower opening in the width direction, and

wherein the lower opening is wider than the upper opening in the width direction.

8. The garment according to claim 1,

wherein the front body part includes a first part and a second part to be situated across the first opening when the garment is worn over the wearer,

wherein each of the first part and the second part is configured to cover a right side of the front of the body of the wearer or a left side of the front of the body of the wearer,

wherein the garment further includes: a first coupling member disposed in the first part; and a second coupling member disposed in the second part and configured to be detachably coupled with the first coupling member.

9. The garment according to claim 8,

wherein the first coupling member and the second coupling member have a belt-like shape,

wherein the first coupling member includes a first end connected with the first part, and a second end to be coupled with the second coupling member, and

wherein the second coupling member includes a first end connected with the second part, and a second end to be coupled with the first coupling member.

10. The garment according to claim 9,

wherein the second end of the first coupling member or the second end of the second coupling member includes a tongue, and

wherein the second end of the second coupling member or the second end of the first coupling member includes a buckle that is configured to be detachably coupled with the tongue.

11. The garment according to claim 1 further comprising:

a pocket disposed on the lining fabric so as to face the front opening when the garment is worn over the wearer.

12. The garment according to claim 11,

wherein the pocket is meshed.

13. The garment according to claim 12,

wherein the pocket is configured to store an ice pack.

14. The garment according to claim 1,

wherein the outer fabric and the lining fabric further include a right arm-hole and a left arm-hole,

wherein the right arm-hole corresponds to a hole to insert a right arm of the wearer,

wherein the left arm-hole corresponds to a hole to insert a left arm of the wearer,

wherein the lining fabric includes a first section that covers a lower portion of the right arm-hole, and a second section that covers a lower portion of the left arm-hole, and

wherein the first section and/or the second section are/is meshed.

15. The garment according to claim 1,

wherein the lining fabric further includes a third section to cover around a neck of the wearer when the garment is worn over the wearer, and

wherein the third section is meshed.

16. The garment according to claim 1,

wherein the lining fabric includes a periphery sewn on an inner surface of the outer fabric.

17. The garment according to claim 1,

wherein the outer fabric includes a port having an aperture into/through which the fan is fitted.

18. The garment according to claim 17,

wherein the lining fabric includes a fifth opening to receive the fan, and

wherein the lining fabric includes a fastener for opening and closing the fifth opening.

19. The garment according to claim 1,

wherein the front body part includes a sixth opening to expose a pocket of an uniform under the garment.

20. The garment according to claim 1,

wherein the garment is in a form of a sleeveless upper garment.