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【課題】尿漏れを効果的に軽減できるとともに、着用者の姿勢を改善し、快適な歩行をサポートすることができるボトム衣類を提供する。【解決手段】ボトム衣類は、着用者の恥骨を押圧するように、前面部２の下側の、恥骨の中心を含む恥骨の少なくとも一部を被う範囲に配置された第１の押圧部６と、着用者の坐骨を押圧するように、背面部４の下側の、左右の坐骨それぞれの少なくとも一部を被う範囲に配置された第２の押圧部７と、着用者の尾骨を押圧するように、背面部２の、尾骨の少なくとも一部を被う範囲に配置された第３の押圧部８ａ、８ｂ、を備える。【選択図】図２[Problem] To provide bottom clothing that can effectively reduce urinary leakage, improve the wearer's posture, and support comfortable walking. [Solution] The bottom clothing includes a first pressing portion 6 arranged on the underside of the front portion 2 in an area covering at least a portion of the wearer's pubic bone including the center of the pubic bone so as to press against the pubic bone, a second pressing portion 7 arranged on the underside of the back portion 4 in an area covering at least a portion of each of the left and right ischia so as to press against the wearer's ischia, and third pressing portions 8a, 8b arranged on the back portion 2 in an area covering at least a portion of the coccyx so as to press against the wearer's coccyx. [Selected Figure] Figure 2
Description
本発明は、ボトム衣類に関し、さらに詳しくは、骨盤底筋を的確にサポートすることにより、尿漏れを効果的に改善できるショーツ、ガードル、サポーター、水着、スパッツ等のボトム衣類に関する。 The present invention relates to bottom clothing, and more specifically to bottom clothing such as shorts, girdles, supports, swimsuits, and spats that can effectively prevent urinary incontinence by providing proper support to the pelvic floor muscles.
女性の頻尿や尿漏れは、骨盤底筋群のゆるみや衰えが原因で起こることが一般的である。そのため、骨盤底筋群を引き上げるようにサポートするタイプの各種ショーツが提案されている。
例えば、特許文献１には、ウエスト部にその上端を連結する前身頃、ウエスト部にその上端を連結する後身頃と、前身頃と後身頃の下端の間に介在して配設する股部を有するショーツにおいて、ショーツ内部に伸縮性素材よりなる前部伸縮帯と、前部伸縮帯に連結する吸水性素材よりなる股部帯と、股部帯に連結する伸縮性素材よりなる後身頃伸縮帯を連結した一本の伸縮性を有する伸縮帯を配設し、伸縮帯の前部伸縮帯はショーツの前身頃に対応するウエスト部に連設し、伸縮帯の後部伸縮帯は、ショーツの後身頃に対応するウエスト部に連接されている構成を具備したショーツが開示されている。特許文献１のショーツでは、ショーツ内部に垂下する伸縮性を有する伸縮帯により、着用時において骨盤底筋を押し上げることにより骨盤底筋の意識を高め、意識的に筋力強化の体勢（運動）を取ることにより骨盤底筋の筋力の強度の低下を抑え、内臓下垂の防止、尿失禁の不安からの解消により、外出・スポーツなどの行動を積極的に行うことにより、生活の質の向上を図ることができることが記載されている。
Frequent urination and urinary incontinence in women are generally caused by loose or weakened pelvic floor muscles. For this reason, various types of shorts that support the pelvic floor muscles by lifting them have been proposed.
For example, Patent Document 1 discloses shorts having a front body, the upper end of which is connected to a waist portion, a back body, the upper end of which is connected to the waist portion, and a crotch portion disposed between the lower ends of the front body and the back body, in which a single elastic stretch band is disposed inside the shorts, connecting a front stretchband made of elastic material, a crotch band made of absorbent material connected to the front stretchband, and a back body stretchband made of elastic material connected to the crotch band, the front stretchband of the stretchband is connected to the waist portion corresponding to the front body of the shorts, and the rear stretchband of the stretchband is connected to the waist portion corresponding to the back body of the shorts. The shorts in Patent Document 1 are described as having an elastic band that hangs down inside the shorts, which when worn pushes up the pelvic floor muscles, raising awareness of the pelvic floor muscles; and by consciously adopting a posture (exercise) that strengthens the muscles, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the strength of the pelvic floor muscles, prevent prolapse of the internal organs, and relieve anxiety about urinary incontinence, thereby encouraging more proactive outings, sports, and other activities, thereby improving the quality of life.
このように、従来の骨盤底筋サポート用ショーツは、衰退して伸縮しにくくなった骨盤底筋を押し上げて押さえることにより、骨盤底筋の意識を高めるという技術思想に基づいて開発されてきた。しかしながら、インナーマッスルである骨盤底筋は着用者自らが意識して動かすことは容易ではない。
そこで、本発明では、骨盤底筋により有効な意識付けを行うようサポートすることにより、尿漏れを効果的に軽減できるとともに、着用者の姿勢を改善し、快適な歩行をサポートすることができるボトム衣類を提供することを目的とする。
Thus, conventional pelvic floor muscle support shorts have been developed based on the technical idea of raising awareness of the pelvic floor muscles by pushing up and holding down the weakened pelvic floor muscles that have become difficult to stretch. However, it is not easy for the wearer to consciously move the pelvic floor muscles, which are inner muscles.
Therefore, the present invention aims to provide bottom clothing that can effectively reduce urinary incontinence by supporting effective awareness of the pelvic floor muscles, while also improving the wearer's posture and supporting comfortable walking.
上記課題に鑑み鋭意研究の結果、本発明者は、恥骨、坐骨及び尾骨のうち坐骨を含む少なくとも２カ所に適切な圧力をかけることにより、骨盤が後ろに倒れることを防止し、正しい位置で骨盤を立たせるよう着用者に意識づけることができ、かつ、恥骨及び／又は尾骨の押圧効果との相乗効果により、尿漏れを効果的に軽減できるとともに、着用者の姿勢を改善し、快適な歩行をサポートすることができることを見出し、本発明を完成させた。
すなわち、本発明のボトム衣類は、前面部、背面部及びクロッチ部を有するボトム衣類であって、前面部の下側の、恥骨の少なくとも一部を被う範囲に配置された第１の押圧部と、背面部の下側の、左右の坐骨それぞれの少なくとも一部を被う範囲に配置された第２の押圧部と、背面部の、尾骨の少なくとも一部を被う範囲に配置された第３の押圧部、のうち第２の押圧部を含む少なくとも２つの押圧部を備えることを特徴とする。
In light of the above problems, and as a result of extensive research, the inventor discovered that by applying appropriate pressure to at least two points, including the ischial bone, of the pubic bone, ischium, and coccyx, it is possible to prevent the pelvis from tipping backwards and to encourage the wearer to keep the pelvis upright in the correct position, and that the synergistic effect of the pressure on the pubic bone and/or coccyx can effectively reduce urinary incontinence, improve the wearer's posture, and support comfortable walking, thereby completing the present invention.
In other words, the bottom garment of the present invention is a bottom garment having a front portion, a back portion and a crotch portion, and is characterized in having at least two pressing portions, including a first pressing portion arranged on the lower side of the front portion in an area covering at least a portion of the pubic bone, a second pressing portion arranged on the lower side of the back portion in an area covering at least a portion of each of the left and right ischia, and a third pressing portion arranged on the back portion in an area covering at least a portion of the coccyx, including the second pressing portion.
第１の押圧部材は、恥骨の中心を被う範囲に配置されることが好ましい。
また、第３の押圧部材は、背面部の下方から所定の高さまで垂直方向上方に向かって延びる基部と、前記基部の上方に配置され、左側に傾斜して上方に延びる左側傾斜部と、前記基部の上方に配置され、右側に傾斜して上方に延びる右側傾斜部を有する構成とすることもできる。
The first pressing member is preferably disposed in an area covering the center of the pubic bone.
In addition, the third pressing member can also be configured to have a base extending vertically upward from below the rear portion to a predetermined height, a left-side inclined portion arranged above the base and extending upward, inclining to the left, and a right-side inclined portion arranged above the base and extending upward, inclining to the right.
本発明のボトム衣類では、着用者の恥骨、坐骨及び尾骨のうち坐骨を含む少なくとも２カ所に適切な圧力をかけることを特徴とする。坐骨を押圧することにより、骨盤が後ろに倒れることを防止し、正しい位置で骨盤を立たせるよう着用者に意識づけることができる。坐骨に加え、恥骨及び尾骨のいずれか一方を押圧することにより、それらの相乗効果により尿漏れを効果的に軽減することができる。また、本発明のボトム衣類では、着用者の姿勢を改善するとともに、歩行時の歩幅を広げ、脚を上がりやすくする等、より快適な歩行を支援する効果も得られる。
坐骨に加え、恥骨及び尾骨の両方を押圧することにより、着用者が下腹部(腹横筋)に力を入れるように働きかけることができ、さらに、尾骨と恥骨を前後から押さえることにより、骨盤がより安定する。これらの相乗効果により、恥骨、坐骨及び尾骨の３カ所に圧力をかける構成では、衰えた骨盤底筋を伸縮させるとともに、骨盤を的確な位置に矯正することにより、さらに優れた尿漏れ軽減効果、姿勢改善効果及び歩行支援効果を安定して実現することができる。
The bottom garment of the present invention is characterized by applying appropriate pressure to at least two of the wearer's pubic bone, ischium, and coccyx, including the ischium. Pressing the ischium prevents the pelvis from falling backward, and makes the wearer aware of keeping the pelvis in the correct position. Pressing either the pubic bone or the coccyx in addition to the ischium can effectively reduce urinary leakage due to the synergistic effect of these. In addition, the bottom garment of the present invention improves the wearer's posture, widens the stride length when walking, makes it easier to lift the legs, and has the effect of supporting more comfortable walking.
By pressing on both the ischium, pubic bone, and coccyx, the wearer is encouraged to apply force to the lower abdomen (transverse abdominis), and by pressing the coccyx and pubic bone from the front and back, the pelvis is more stabilized. These synergistic effects allow the configuration that applies pressure to three points, the pubic bone, ischium, and coccyx, to stretch weakened pelvic floor muscles and correct the pelvis to the correct position, thereby achieving even more stable effects of reducing urinary incontinence, improving posture, and assisting walking.
以下に図面を参照して、本発明の実施の形態について詳細に説明する。
なお、本明細書における「上」、「下」、「右」、「左」、「前」及び「後」は、それぞれ本発明のボトム衣類を着用した着用者の身体の「上」、「下」、「右」、「左」、「前」及び「後」に対応して表記する。なお、以下では、特に断りのない限り、着用者の身体の上下方向、すなわち垂直方向を「縦方向」、着用者の身体の左右方向、すなわち水平方向を「横方向」と表記する。また、本明細書における布地の「伸縮方向」又は布地が所定「方向に伸縮する」とは、各部に採用した布地の伸びやすい方向を示すが、特に断りのない限り、「伸縮方向」又は「伸縮する」方向以外の方向に伸縮性を有することを除外するものではない。
なお、本願明細書において、「押圧部材」及び「押圧部」は、ほぼ同様の意味で用いられる。ただし、「押圧部」は、例えば、第２の押圧部材と第３の押圧部材が一体化している場合、尾骨を押圧する部分を「第２の押圧部」、坐骨を押圧する部分を「第３の押圧部」と表記するように、１つの部材の部分を表す場合にも用いられる。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
In this specification, "upper", "lower", "right", "left", "front" and "rear" correspond to the "upper", "lower", "right", "left", "front" and "rear" of the wearer's body wearing the bottom garment of the present invention. In the following, unless otherwise specified, the up-down direction of the wearer's body, i.e., the vertical direction, is referred to as the "longitudinal direction", and the left-right direction of the wearer's body, i.e., the horizontal direction, is referred to as the "lateral direction". In addition, in this specification, the "stretch direction" of a fabric or the fabric "stretches in a certain direction" refers to the direction in which the fabric used in each part is likely to stretch, but does not exclude the fabric having stretchability in a direction other than the "stretch direction" or "stretchable" direction, unless otherwise specified.
In this specification, the terms "pressing member" and "pressing portion" are used in substantially the same sense. However, the term "pressing portion" is also used to refer to a portion of a single member, for example, when the second pressing member and the third pressing member are integrated, the portion that presses the tailbone is referred to as the "second pressing portion" and the portion that presses the ischium is referred to as the "third pressing portion."
以下の実施形態では、ショーツを例として本発明の構成について説明するが、本発明は、ショーツの他、ガードル、サポーター（骨盤サポーター）、水着、スパッツ等のボトム衣類にも適用できる。
また、以下の本実施形態では、鼠径部（脚の付け根）に沿って裾がカットされたノーマルレッグタイプのショーツを例として説明するが、本発明の構成は、脚ぐりのカットが脚の付け根より高い位置にあるハイレッグタイプのショーツ、裾がヒップの下で水平にカットされたローレッグタイプのショーツにも適用できる。さらには、本発明の構成は、太腿の少なくとも一部を含み、腰から膝上までの部位をカバーするガードルや、丈が足首まであるスパッツ等、ボトム衣類の裾丈の長さにかかわらず、好適に用いることができる。
In the following embodiment, the configuration of the present invention will be described using shorts as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to bottom clothing such as girdles, supports (pelvic supports), swimsuits, and spats in addition to shorts.
In the following embodiment, normal leg type shorts with hems cut along the groin (the base of the legs) are described as an example, but the configuration of the present invention can also be applied to high leg type shorts with the leg openings cut higher than the base of the legs, and low leg type shorts with hems cut horizontally below the hips. Furthermore, the configuration of the present invention can be suitably used regardless of the length of the hem of the bottom clothing, such as girdles that cover the area from the waist to above the knees, including at least a part of the thighs, and spats that reach the ankles.
本発明のボトム衣類は、恥骨、坐骨及び尾骨のうち、坐骨を含む２カ所に適切な圧力をかけて刺激し、衰えた骨盤底筋を伸縮させることにより、尿漏れを効果的に軽減できることを特徴とする。以下に、恥骨、坐骨及び尾骨のそれぞれを押圧するための第１の押圧部材、第２の押圧部材及び第３の押圧部材の詳細についてそれぞれ説明する。
（１）第１の押圧部材
本発明の第１の押圧部材は、着用者の恥骨を押圧するように配置される。恥骨は、骨盤の両サイドを構成する寛骨の前方下部に位置する骨であり、左右の恥骨は恥骨結合で連結している。本発明の第１の押圧部材は、ボトム衣類本体の前面部の下側の、左右の恥骨それぞれの少なくとも一部を被う範囲に配置され、好ましくは、恥骨の中心を含む左右の恥骨の少なくとも一部を被う範囲に配置される。恥骨を押圧することにより、着用者が下腹部(腹横筋)に力を入れるように働きかけることができる。
（２）第２の押圧部材
本発明の第２の押圧部材は、着用者の坐骨を押圧するように、配置される。坐骨は、骨盤の両サイドを構成する寛骨の後方下部に位置する骨であり、人体には左右２つの坐骨が存在する。本発明の第２の押圧部材は、ボトム衣類本体の背面部の下側の、左右の坐骨それぞれの少なくとも一部を被う範囲に配置される。坐骨を押圧することにより、骨盤が後ろに倒れることを防止し、正しい位置で骨盤を立たせるよう着用者に意識づけることができる。
（３）第３の押圧部材
本発明の第３の押圧部材は、着用者の尾骨を押圧するように、配置される。尾骨は仙骨とともに骨盤後面を構成し、元は背骨の続きとして存在していた骨である。本発明の第３の押圧部材は、ボトム衣類本体の背面部の、尾骨の少なくとも一部を被う範囲に配置される。上述の恥骨の押圧と併せ、尾骨と恥骨を前後から押さえることにより、骨盤を安定させることができる。
The bottom garment of the present invention is characterized in that it can effectively reduce urinary leakage by applying appropriate pressure to two locations including the ischium among the pubic bone, ischium, and coccyx, stimulating them and stretching weakened pelvic floor muscles. Details of the first pressing member, the second pressing member, and the third pressing member for pressing the pubic bone, ischium, and coccyx, respectively, are described below.
(1) First pressing member The first pressing member of the present invention is arranged so as to press the pubic bone of the wearer. The pubic bone is a bone located at the front lower part of the hip bone which constitutes both sides of the pelvis, and the left and right pubic bones are connected by the pubic symphysis. The first pressing member of the present invention is arranged on the lower side of the front part of the bottom garment body in an area covering at least a part of each of the left and right pubic bones, and is preferably arranged in an area covering at least a part of the left and right pubic bones including the center of the pubic bones. Pressing the pubic bones can encourage the wearer to exert force on the lower abdominal region (transverse abdominis).
(2) Second Pressing Member The second pressing member of the present invention is arranged so as to press the wearer's ischial bone. The ischial bone is a bone located at the rear lower part of the hip bone which constitutes both sides of the pelvis, and there are two ischial bones in the human body, a left and a right. The second pressing member of the present invention is arranged on the lower side of the back part of the bottom garment body, in an area covering at least a part of each of the left and right ischial bones. By pressing the ischial bones, it is possible to prevent the pelvis from falling backward, and to make the wearer aware of keeping the pelvis in the correct position.
(3) Third Pressing Member The third pressing member of the present invention is positioned so as to press the coccyx of the wearer. The coccyx, together with the sacrum, constitutes the rear surface of the pelvis and is a bone that originally existed as a continuation of the spine. The third pressing member of the present invention is positioned in an area on the rear portion of the bottom garment body that covers at least a portion of the coccyx. In addition to the above-mentioned pressing of the pubic bone, the coccyx and pubic bone can be pressed from the front and rear to stabilize the pelvis.
第１の押圧部材及び第２の押圧部材を設置した本発明の構成では、優れた歩幅増加効果及び十分な姿勢改善効果が実現される。また、第２の押圧部材及び第３の押圧部材を設置した本発明の構成では、優れた姿勢改善効果と歩幅増加効果が得られる。
以上のように良好な姿勢改善効果及び歩幅増加効果を有する本発明のボトム衣類では、骨盤底筋に有効な意識付けを行うようサポートすることができ、尿漏れを効果的に軽減できる。なお、第２の押圧部材に加えて、第１の押圧部材を含む構成では、下腹部が押圧されるため、より優れた尿漏れ軽減効果が実現される。
上記効果は、坐骨と恥骨、又は坐骨と尾骨を押圧する相乗効果によると考えられ、第１の押圧部材、第２の押圧部材及び第３の押圧部材を単独で設置した構成、並びに第１の押圧部材及び第３の押圧部材を設置した構成で実現することは難しい。
第１の押圧部材、第２の押圧部材及び第３の押圧部材を設置した本発明の構成では、さらに優れた姿勢改善効果及び歩幅増加効果が得られる。これは、恥骨、坐骨及び尾骨の３点支持による相乗効果と考えられ、上記構成では、より安定的に優れた姿勢改善効果、歩幅増加効果及び尿漏れ軽減効果を実現できる。
なお、上記構成の本発明のショーツでは、従来のハンモック式ショーツに比べ、姿勢改善効果が向上し、着用時の歩幅が増加するとともに、履き心地も改善されることが確認された。
In the configuration of the present invention in which the first and second pressing members are provided, an excellent effect of increasing the stride length and a sufficient effect of improving posture are realized. In addition, in the configuration of the present invention in which the second and third pressing members are provided, an excellent effect of improving posture and an effect of increasing the stride length are obtained.
As described above, the bottom garment of the present invention, which has a favorable effect of improving posture and increasing stride length, can support effective awareness of the pelvic floor muscles and effectively reduce urinary leakage. In addition, in a configuration including the first pressing member in addition to the second pressing member, the lower abdomen is pressed, thereby achieving a more excellent effect of reducing urinary leakage.
The above effect is thought to be due to a synergistic effect of pressing against the ischium and pubic bone, or the ischium and coccyx, and is difficult to achieve with a configuration in which the first pressing member, the second pressing member and the third pressing member are installed separately, or with a configuration in which the first pressing member and the third pressing member are installed.
The configuration of the present invention in which the first pressing member, the second pressing member, and the third pressing member are provided provides a more excellent effect of improving posture and increasing stride length. This is believed to be due to the synergistic effect of the three-point support of the pubic bone, ischium, and coccyx, and the above configuration provides a more stable and excellent effect of improving posture, increasing stride length, and reducing urinary leakage.
It has been confirmed that the shorts of the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration have an improved posture improving effect, increase the stride length when worn, and improve comfort when worn, compared to conventional hammock-type shorts.
上述のとおり、第１の押圧部材、第２の押圧部材及び第３の押圧部材のうち、第２の押圧部材を含む少なくとも２つの押圧部材を設置することにより、本発明の効果は得られるが、以下では、第１の押圧部材、第２の押圧部材及び第３の押圧部材を設置したショーツの構成について実例に基づいて説明する。
１．第１の実施形態
図１は、本発明の第１の実施形態によるショーツの前面の表面（外側）（Ａ）及び背面の表面（外側）（Ｂ）を示す図である。また、図２は、本実施形態のショーツの前面の裏面（肌側）（Ａ）及び背面の裏面（肌側）（Ｂ）を示す図である。
As described above, the effects of the present invention can be obtained by installing at least two pressing members, including the second pressing member, among the first pressing member, the second pressing member, and the third pressing member. Below, the configuration of shorts equipped with the first pressing member, the second pressing member, and the third pressing member will be described based on an actual example.
1. First embodiment Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the front surface (outside) (A) and the back surface (outside) (B) of shorts according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the front back surface (skin side) (A) and the back back surface (skin side) (B) of the shorts of this embodiment.
図１及び図２に示すように、本実施形態のショーツ本体１は、ショーツ本体１の前面に配置され、着用者の下腹部を被う前面部２と、ショーツ本体１の背面に配置され、着用者の臀部を被う背面部４と、前面部２の下端と背面部４の下端を連結するクロッチ部３と、前面部２の左右の端部と背面部４の左右の端部との間に配置される左右の側面部５ａ、５ｂを縫い合わせて構成される。
本実施形態において、ショーツ本体１は、綿ベア天竺で構成されているが、本発明のボトム衣類本体の素材は、これに限定されず、所望の伸縮方向や伸縮（ストレッチ）性を有する素材であれば、どのような素材を採用することもできる。特に、綿ベア天竺、スムース、ラッセル等を含む編物を採用することが好ましい。また、例えば、ボトム衣類が失禁ショーツであれば、吸水撥水素材等、ガードルであれば、パワーネットやサテンネット等、ボトム衣類の用途等に合わせてボトム衣類本体の素材を選択することもできる。
クロッチ部３の肌側には、綿天竺、メッシュ、吸水撥水素材等の素材からなる当て布を重ねて配置することもできる。
As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the shorts body 1 of this embodiment is composed of a front portion 2 that is arranged on the front of the shorts body 1 and covers the wearer's lower abdomen, a back portion 4 that is arranged on the back of the shorts body 1 and covers the wearer's buttocks, a crotch portion 3 that connects the lower end of the front portion 2 and the lower end of the back portion 4, and left and right side portions 5a, 5b that are arranged between the left and right ends of the front portion 2 and the left and right ends of the back portion 4, which are sewn together.
In this embodiment, the shorts body 1 is made of cotton bare jersey, but the material of the bottom garment body of the present invention is not limited to this, and any material can be used as long as it has the desired stretch direction and stretchability (stretchability). In particular, it is preferable to use knitted fabrics including cotton bare jersey, smooth, raschel, etc. Also, for example, if the bottom garment is incontinence shorts, the material of the bottom garment body can be selected according to the purpose of the bottom garment, such as water-absorbent and water-repellent materials, and if it is a girdle, power net or satin net.
A patch made of a material such as cotton jersey, mesh, or water-absorbent/water-repellent material may be placed over the skin side of the crotch portion 3.
上述のように本実施形態では、前面部２、背面部４、クロッチ部３及び側面部５ａ、５ｂを縫い合わせてショーツ本体１が構成される。しかしながら、本実施形態は、以下に説明する第１、第２及び第３の押圧部材を配置可能な構成であれば、上記実施形態のボトム衣類本体の構造に限らず、縫い目がないシームレスショーツ、縫い目の少ないシームレスショーツの他、上記実施形態よりさらに多くの部材を縫い合わせて構成されるガードル等、様々なボトム衣類に適用することができる。 As described above, in this embodiment, the shorts body 1 is formed by sewing together the front portion 2, the back portion 4, the crotch portion 3, and the side portions 5a, 5b. However, this embodiment is not limited to the structure of the bottom clothing body of the above embodiment, and can be applied to various bottom clothing such as seamless shorts with no seams, seamless shorts with few seams, and girdles made by sewing together even more members than in the above embodiment, as long as the configuration allows for the placement of the first, second, and third pressing members described below.
図２（Ａ）及び図３に示すように本実施形態の第１の押圧部材６は、略Ｔ字形状で、ショーツ本体１の前面部２の裏側の下方に設置される。第１の押圧部材６の左右の端部６ｂ、６ｂは、ショーツ本体１の前面部２の左右の端部の形状に適合し、前面部２の左右の端部と対応する左右の側面部５ａ、５ｂの左右の端部との縫着部に縫い付けられている。第１の押圧部材６の左右の端部６ｂ、６ｂの下側に繋がる端部６ｃ、６ｃは、前面部２の脚ぐり部分の形状に適合し、前面部２の脚ぐり部分に縫い付けられている。また、第１の押圧部材６の下端６ｄは、前面部２の下端の形状と適合し、クロッチ部３の前方端部と隣接して配置され、縫い合わされている。第１の押圧部材６の上端６ａは、下方に向かって凸状の曲線状であり、前面部２に縫い付けられている。
本実施形態において、第１の押圧部材６は、パワーネットで構成されている。第１の押圧部材６の素材はこれに限定されないが、恥骨に効果的に圧力をかけて刺激するためには、ストレッチ性の高い素材を用いることが好ましい。このような生地としては、パワーネットの他、サテンネット、２Ｗａｙトリコット素材、ストレッチレース、トリスキン（登録商標）等が挙げられる。
As shown in Fig. 2(A) and Fig. 3, the first pressing member 6 of this embodiment is substantially T-shaped and is installed under the back side of the front part 2 of the shorts body 1. The left and right ends 6b, 6b of the first pressing member 6 match the shapes of the left and right ends of the front part 2 of the shorts body 1, and are sewn to the stitching parts between the left and right ends of the front part 2 and the left and right ends of the corresponding left and right side parts 5a, 5b. The ends 6c, 6c connected to the lower sides of the left and right ends 6b, 6b of the first pressing member 6 match the shapes of the leg opening parts of the front part 2, and are sewn to the leg opening parts of the front part 2. The lower end 6d of the first pressing member 6 matches the shape of the lower end of the front part 2, and is disposed adjacent to the front end of the crotch part 3 and sewn thereto. The upper end 6a of the first pressing member 6 is curved downwardly and is sewn to the front part 2.
In this embodiment, the first pressing member 6 is made of power net. Although the material of the first pressing member 6 is not limited to this, it is preferable to use a material with high stretchability in order to effectively apply pressure to and stimulate the pubic bone. In addition to power net, other examples of such fabrics include satin net, 2-way tricot material, stretch lace, and Triskin (registered trademark).
本実施形態では、ショーツ本体１の前面部２の下方に横方向に長く、ストレッチ性の高い素材で構成された第１の押圧部材６を設置して、着用者の恥骨の中心を含む左右の恥骨を被うことにより、恥骨に効果的に圧力をかけて刺激することが可能となる。
本実施形態の第１の押圧部材６は、恥骨の中心を含み左右の恥骨の少なくとも一部を被う範囲に設置されているが、その形状や面積及び配置される位置は、上記構成に限定されるものではない。なお、恥骨の中心の位置は、着用者によって個人差があるので一概には決めることはできないが、横方向の中心は、ショーツの前面部の中央付近に位置する。一方、恥骨の縦方向（高さ方向）の中心は、本実施形態のような一般的なデザインのショーツでは、通常前面部２とクロッチ部３の接合部からその上方２０ｍｍ～７０ｍｍの範囲に位置し、より一般的には、前面部２とクロッチ部３の接合部からその上方３０ｍｍ～６０ｍｍの範囲に位置する（図３中、ｈ１の範囲に相当する）。第１の押圧部材６は、上記範囲の少なくとも一部を含む範囲に設置されることが好ましく、上記範囲全体を含む範囲に設置されることがさらに好ましい。
本実施形態において、第１の押圧部材６は、前面部２とクロッチ部３の接合部からその上方８５ｍｍの範囲全域に配置され（図３中のｈ２実線部に相当する）、上述した恥骨の中心の位置の全範囲を被っている。このため、本実施形態では、第１の押圧部材６によりより効果的に恥骨を押圧することができる。
上述した恥骨の中心の位置の範囲を含めば、第１の押圧部材６の上端の位置は特に限定されない。しかしながら、第１の押圧部材６の上端の位置が１１０ｍｍを超えても、さらなる押圧効果は期待できず、逆に押圧力が分散する可能性もあるため、第１の押圧部材６の上端の位置の上限は、前面部２とクロッチ部３の接合部の上方１１０ｍｍとすることが好ましい（図３中のｈ２の実線部と破線部の総和に相当する）。
本実施形態において、第１の押圧部材６が、恥骨の少なくとも一部、より好ましくは、上述した恥骨の中心を被う範囲に設置されれば、その形状は特に限定されない。例えば、恥骨の中心を中心点とする円形、多角形、楕円形等とすることもできる。ここで、第１の押圧部材６の形状を横方向に長い形状とすることにより、恥骨を覆う面積が広くなるため、着用者の個人差による恥骨位置の差をカバーすることが可能となる。
本実施形態の第１の押圧部材６の面積は、押圧部材を構成する素材のストレッチ性等により適宜設計することができる。ただし、狭い範囲（点）で高い圧力をかけるより、広い範囲（面）で低い圧力をかける方が、着用時の窮屈感を軽減しつつ加圧を実現できるので好ましい。例えば、本実施形態のショーツでは、ショーツ本体の前面部の面積全体を１００％として、第１の押圧部材の面積は３０～６０％とすることにより、より優れた効果を得ることができる。
In this embodiment, a first pressure member 6 that is long in the horizontal direction and made of a highly stretchable material is placed below the front part 2 of the shorts body 1, and covers the left and right pubic bones of the wearer including the center of the pubic bone, making it possible to effectively apply pressure to and stimulate the pubic bone.
The first pressing member 6 in this embodiment is installed in a range that includes the center of the pubic bone and covers at least a part of the left and right pubic bones, but its shape, area, and location are not limited to the above configuration. The location of the center of the pubic bone cannot be determined in general because it varies from person to person, but the horizontal center is located near the center of the front part of the shorts. On the other hand, the vertical (height) center of the pubic bone is usually located in a range of 20 mm to 70 mm above the joint between the front part 2 and the crotch part 3 in shorts with a general design such as this embodiment, and more generally, it is located in a range of 30 mm to 60 mm above the joint between the front part 2 and the crotch part 3 (corresponding to the range h1 in FIG. 3). It is preferable that the first pressing member 6 is installed in a range that includes at least a part of the above range, and it is more preferable that it is installed in a range that includes the entire range.
In this embodiment, the first pressing member 6 is disposed over the entire range of 85 mm above the joint between the front part 2 and the crotch part 3 (corresponding to the solid line h2 in FIG. 3), and covers the entire range of the center of the pubic bone described above. Therefore, in this embodiment, the first pressing member 6 can press the pubic bone more effectively.
As long as the above-mentioned range of the position of the center of the pubic bone is included, the position of the upper end of the first pressing member 6 is not particularly limited. However, even if the position of the upper end of the first pressing member 6 exceeds 110 mm, no further pressing effect can be expected, and conversely, there is a possibility that the pressing force will be dispersed. Therefore, it is preferable that the upper limit of the position of the upper end of the first pressing member 6 is 110 mm above the joining part of the front part 2 and the crotch part 3 (corresponding to the sum of the solid line part and the dashed line part of h2 in FIG. 3).
In this embodiment, the shape of the first pressing member 6 is not particularly limited as long as it is placed in an area covering at least a part of the pubic bone, more preferably the above-mentioned center of the pubic bone. For example, it may be a circle, a polygon, an ellipse, etc., centered on the center of the pubic bone. Here, by making the shape of the first pressing member 6 elongated in the horizontal direction, the area covering the pubic bone becomes large, making it possible to cover the difference in the pubic bone position due to individual differences between wearers.
The area of the first pressing member 6 in this embodiment can be appropriately designed depending on the stretchability of the material constituting the pressing member. However, applying low pressure over a wide area (surface) is preferable to applying high pressure over a narrow area (point), because it is possible to realize compression while reducing the feeling of tightness when worn. For example, in the shorts of this embodiment, a better effect can be obtained by setting the area of the first pressing member to 30 to 60% of the total area of the front part of the shorts body as 100%.
第１の実施形態では、１枚の部材（生地）からなる第１の押圧部材を用いたが、第１の押圧部の形態はこれに限らず、複数の部材で構成することもできる。例えば、図４（Ａ）及び（Ｂ）に示すように、右側の恥骨を被う部材と左側の恥骨を被う部材を別々の部材として配置することもできる。
図４（Ａ）では、右側の第１の押圧部材６ｒ１と左側の第１の押圧部材６ｌ１を恥骨の中心付近で隣接するように配置している。ここで、左右の第１の押圧部材６ｒ１、６ｌ１が離間しても恥骨の中心付近を含む範囲を被う構成であれば本発明の効果が得られるが、左右の第１の押圧部材６ｒ１、６ｌ１はできるだけ密着させて、恥骨中心を含む範囲を確実に被うように配置されることが好ましい。
また、図４（Ｂ）では、右側の第１の押圧部材６ｒ２と左側の第１の押圧部材６ｌ２が恥骨の中心を含む範囲で重なる構成としている。このような構成でも本発明の効果を得ることができる。
In the first embodiment, the first pressing member is made of one piece of material (fabric), but the form of the first pressing portion is not limited to this, and it can be made of multiple members. For example, as shown in Figures 4(A) and 4(B), a member covering the right pubic bone and a member covering the left pubic bone can be arranged as separate members.
In Fig. 4A, the right-side first pressing member 6r1 and the left-side first pressing member 6l1 are arranged adjacent to each other near the center of the pubic bone. Even if the left and right first pressing members 6r1, 6l1 are separated from each other, the effect of the present invention can be obtained as long as they cover the area including the center of the pubic bone. However, it is preferable to arrange the left and right first pressing members 6r1, 6l1 as close as possible to each other so as to reliably cover the area including the center of the pubic bone.
4B, the first pressing member 6r2 on the right side and the first pressing member 6l2 on the left side are configured to overlap in a range including the center of the pubic bone. Even with such a configuration, the effects of the present invention can be obtained.
図２（Ｂ）及び図５に示すように本実施形態の第２の押圧部材７は、略台形状で、ショーツ本体１の背面部４の裏側の下方に設置される。第２の押圧部材７の左右の端部７ｂ、７ｂは、背面部４の脚ぐり部分の形状に適合し、背面部４の脚ぐり部分に縫い付けられている。また、第２の押圧部材７の下端７ｃは、背面部４の下端の形状と適合し、クロッチ部３の後方端部と隣接して配置され、縫い合わされている。第２の押圧部材７の上端６ａの横方向中央付近は、上方に向かって突出しており、第２の押圧部材７の上端の中央の突出部から左右の端部まで、それぞれ下方に向かって凸状の曲線状であり、背面部４に縫い付けられている。
第２の押圧部材７も第１の押圧部材６と同様、パワーネットで構成されている。第２の押圧部材７の素材もこれに限定されないが、坐骨に効果的に圧力をかけて刺激するためには、ストレッチ性の高い素材を用いることが好ましい。このような生地としては、上述した第１の押圧部材６と同様の素材を用いることができる。
As shown in Fig. 2(B) and Fig. 5, the second pressing member 7 of this embodiment is substantially trapezoidal and is installed below the back side of the back part 4 of the shorts body 1. The left and right ends 7b, 7b of the second pressing member 7 fit the shape of the leg openings of the back part 4 and are sewn to the leg openings of the back part 4. The lower end 7c of the second pressing member 7 fits the shape of the lower end of the back part 4 and is disposed adjacent to the rear end of the crotch part 3 and sewn thereto. The upper end 6a of the second pressing member 7 near the lateral center protrudes upward, and from the central protrusion of the upper end of the second pressing member 7 to the left and right ends, each has a downwardly convex curved shape and is sewn to the back part 4.
The second pressing member 7 is also made of power net, like the first pressing member 6. The material of the second pressing member 7 is not limited to this, but it is preferable to use a material with high stretchability in order to effectively apply pressure to and stimulate the ischial bones. As such a fabric, the same material as that of the first pressing member 6 described above can be used.
本実施形態では、ショーツ本体１の背面部４の下方に横方向に長く、ストレッチ性の高い素材で構成された第２の押圧部材７を設置して、着用者の左右の坐骨を被うことにより、坐骨に効果的に圧力をかけて刺激することが可能となる。
本実施形態の第２の押圧部材７は、左右の坐骨それぞれの少なくとも一部を被う範囲に設置されていていれば、その形状や面積及び配置される位置は、上記構成に限定されるものではない。なお、坐骨の位置は、着用者によって個人差があるので一概には決めることはできないが、本実施形態のような一般的なデザインのショーツでは、坐骨の縦方向位置は、通常背面部４とクロッチ部３の接合部からその上方１０ｍｍ～６０ｍｍの範囲となる（図５（Ｂ）中、ｈ３の範囲に相当する）。そのため、第２の押圧部材７は、上記範囲の少なくとも一部を含む範囲に設置されることが好ましく、上記範囲全体を含む範囲に設置されることがさらに好ましい。
本実施形態において、第２の押圧部材７は、背面部４とクロッチ部３の接合部からその上方７０ｍｍの範囲ほぼ全域に配置され、上述した坐骨の縦方向位置の全範囲を被っている。このため、本実施形態では、第２の押圧部材７により効果的に坐骨を押圧することができる。
上述した坐骨の縦方向位置の範囲を含めば、第２の押圧部材７の上端の位置は特に限定されない。しかしながら、第２の押圧部材７の上端の位置が９０ｍｍを超えても、さらなる押圧効果は期待できず、逆に押圧力が分散する可能性もあるため、第２の押圧部材７の上端の位置の上限は、背面部４とクロッチ部３の接合部の上方９０ｍｍとすることが好ましい（図５（Ｂ）中のｈ４の実線部と破線部の総和に相当する）。
本実施形態の第２の押圧部材７の形状は、上述したように左右の坐骨の少なくとも一部を被う範囲を含めば、特に限定されず、例えば、円形、多角形、楕円形等とすることもできる。ここで、第２の押圧部材７の形状を横方向に長い形状とすることにより、坐骨を覆う面積が広くなるため、着用者の個人差による恥骨位置の差をカバーすることが可能となる。
また、本実施形態において、第２の押圧部材７は、左右両方の坐骨を含む範囲を被うような１枚の部材で構成されているが、第２の押圧部材７は複数の部材で構成することもできる。例えば、右側の坐骨を被う部材と左側の坐骨を被う部材を別の部材として、隣接して設置することもできるし、離間して設置することもできる。
本発明の第２の押圧部材７の面積は、押圧部材を構成する素材のストレッチ性等により適宜設計することができる。ただし、狭い範囲（点）で高い圧力をかけるより、広い範囲（面）で低い圧力をかける方が、着用時の窮屈感を軽減しつつ加圧を実現できるので好ましい。例えば、本実施形態のショーツでは、ショーツ本体の背面部の面積全体を１００％として、第２の押圧部材の面積は３０～６０％とすることにより、より優れた効果を得ることができる。
In this embodiment, a second pressure member 7 that is long in the horizontal direction and made of a highly stretchable material is placed below the back portion 4 of the shorts body 1, and covers the wearer's left and right ischia, making it possible to effectively apply pressure to and stimulate the ischia.
The shape, area and location of the second pressing member 7 in this embodiment are not limited to the above configuration, so long as it is installed in a range covering at least a portion of each of the left and right ischia. The position of the ischia cannot be determined in general because it varies from wearer to wearer, but in shorts with a general design such as this embodiment, the vertical position of the ischia is usually in the range of 10 mm to 60 mm above the joint between the back part 4 and the crotch part 3 (corresponding to the range h3 in FIG. 5(B)). Therefore, it is preferable that the second pressing member 7 is installed in a range that includes at least a portion of the above range, and it is even more preferable that it is installed in a range that includes the entire range.
In this embodiment, the second pressing member 7 is disposed over almost the entire range of 70 mm above the joint between the back part 4 and the crotch part 3, and covers the entire range of the vertical position of the ischial bones described above. Therefore, in this embodiment, the second pressing member 7 can effectively press the ischial bones.
As long as the above-mentioned range of the vertical position of the ischium is included, the position of the upper end of the second pressing member 7 is not particularly limited. However, even if the position of the upper end of the second pressing member 7 exceeds 90 mm, no further pressing effect can be expected, and conversely, there is a possibility that the pressing force will be dispersed. Therefore, it is preferable that the upper limit of the position of the upper end of the second pressing member 7 is 90 mm above the joint between the back part 4 and the crotch part 3 (corresponding to the sum of the solid line part and the dashed line part of h4 in FIG. 5(B)).
The shape of the second pressing member 7 in this embodiment is not particularly limited as long as it includes an area covering at least a part of the left and right ischia as described above, and may be, for example, a circle, a polygon, an ellipse, etc. Here, by making the shape of the second pressing member 7 elongated in the horizontal direction, the area covering the ischia becomes large, so that it becomes possible to cover the difference in the pubic bone position due to individual differences between wearers.
In this embodiment, the second pressing member 7 is configured as a single member that covers an area including both the left and right ischial bones, but the second pressing member 7 can also be configured as a plurality of members. For example, the member covering the right ischial bone and the member covering the left ischial bone can be separate members, and can be installed adjacent to each other or spaced apart.
The area of the second pressing member 7 of the present invention can be appropriately designed depending on the stretchability of the material constituting the pressing member. However, applying low pressure over a wide area (surface) is preferable to applying high pressure over a narrow area (point), because it can achieve compression while reducing the feeling of tightness when worn. For example, in the shorts of this embodiment, a better effect can be obtained by setting the area of the second pressing member to 30-60% of the total area of the back part of the shorts body as 100%.
図２（Ｂ）及び図５に示すように本実施形態の第３の押圧部材８は、２つの押圧部材（左側押圧部材８ａ及び右側押圧部材８ｂ）からなり、ショーツ本体１の背面部４の裏側に設置される。２つの押圧部材８ａ、８ｂの下端は、いずれも背面部４の下端とクロッチ部３の背面側端部との接合部の中央付近に縫い付けられる。２つの押圧部材８ａ、８ｂは、下端から所定の高さｈ５までは、同一の形状で両者は重ねて背面部４に縫い付けられる。下端から高さｈ５の地点から上方では、左側押圧部材８ａは左側に向かって傾斜し、右側押圧部材８ｂは右側に向かって傾斜し、下端から高さｈ２の地点で２つの押圧部材８ａ、８ｂは分岐する。そして、背面部４の上端に、左側押圧部材８ａ及び右側押圧部材８ｂの上端が縫い付けられる。ここで、左側押圧部材８ａの上端右端と右側押圧部材８ｂの上端左端との間の距離はｄであり、両者は離間している。なお、本実施形態において、ｄは、６５ｍｍとした。
このように、本実施形態の第３の押圧部材８は、下端から所定の高さ（ｈ５）まで上方に垂直に延びる基部と、所定の高さ（ｈ５）から左側に向かって傾斜して上方に延びる左側傾斜部を有する左側の第３の押圧部材８ａと、下端から所定の高さ（ｈ５）まで上方に垂直に延びる基部と所定の高さ（ｈ５）から右側に向かって傾斜して上方に延びる右側傾斜部を有する右側の第３の押圧部材８ｂを備える。
As shown in Fig. 2(B) and Fig. 5, the third pressing member 8 of this embodiment is composed of two pressing members (a left pressing member 8a and a right pressing member 8b) and is installed on the back side of the back part 4 of the shorts body 1. The lower ends of the two pressing members 8a and 8b are both sewn near the center of the joint between the lower end of the back part 4 and the back side end of the crotch part 3. The two pressing members 8a and 8b are sewn to the back part 4 in an overlapping manner with the same shape from the lower end to a predetermined height h5. From the point of height h5 above the lower end, the left pressing member 8a inclines toward the left side, and the right pressing member 8b inclines toward the right side, and the two pressing members 8a and 8b branch off at a point of height h2 from the lower end. The upper ends of the left pressing member 8a and the right pressing member 8b are sewn to the upper end of the back part 4. The left pressing member 8a is spaced from the right upper end of the right pressing member 8b by a distance d, which is 65 mm in this embodiment.
Thus, the third pressing member 8 of this embodiment comprises a left-side third pressing member 8a having a base extending vertically upward from its lower end to a predetermined height (h5) and a left-side inclined portion extending upward from the predetermined height (h5), sloping toward the left side from the predetermined height (h5), and a right-side third pressing member 8b having a base extending vertically upward from its lower end to a predetermined height (h5) and a right-side inclined portion extending upward from the predetermined height (h5), sloping toward the right side.
通常着用者の尾骨は、第３の押圧部材８の下端から左右の第３の押圧部材８ａ、８ｂの分岐点、すなわち、下端からｈ６の高さまでの範囲に存在するので、この範囲に第３の押圧部材８が設置されていれば、尾骨に的確に圧力をかけることができる。
そのため、本実施形態のようにショーツ本体の縦方向全域にわたり第３の押圧部材８を設置する必要はない。しかしながら、着用者の個人差による尾骨位置の差をカバーすること、製造の容易さ等を考慮すると、第３の押圧部材８は、ショーツ本体１の下端から上端に至る範囲に設置されていることが好ましい。
また、本実施形態では、第３の押圧部材８の上方では、左右の部材が離間して配置されているが、本発明の効果を得るためには、第３の押圧部材８は左右で分離する必要はなく、基部が上端まで垂直に延びた構成とすることもできる。しかしながら、ウエスト部の締め付け感を軽減するためには、本実施形態のように第３の押圧部材８の上方は左右に分離した構成とすることが好ましい。
Normally, the wearer's tailbone is located in the range from the lower end of the third pressing member 8 to the branching point of the left and right third pressing members 8a, 8b, i.e., from the lower end to a height of h6. Therefore, if the third pressing member 8 is placed in this range, pressure can be applied accurately to the tailbone.
Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the third pressing member 8 over the entire vertical area of the shorts body as in this embodiment. However, in consideration of the need to cover the difference in tailbone position due to individual differences between wearers and ease of manufacture, it is preferable that the third pressing member 8 is provided in the range from the lower end to the upper end of the shorts body 1.
In this embodiment, the left and right members are arranged apart above the third pressing member 8, but in order to obtain the effects of the present invention, the third pressing member 8 does not need to be separated into left and right members, and the base can be configured to extend vertically to the upper end. However, in order to reduce the feeling of tightness in the waist area, it is preferable to have the upper part of the third pressing member 8 separated into left and right members as in this embodiment.
左右の第３の押圧部材８ａ、８ｂはいずれも、パワーネットで構成されている。第３の押圧部材８の素材もこれに限定されないが、尾骨に効果的に圧力をかけて刺激するためには、ストレッチ性の高い素材を用いることが好ましい。第３の押圧部材８の素材としては、第１の押圧部材６及び第２の押圧部材と同様の素材を用いることができる。 The left and right third pressure members 8a, 8b are both made of power net. The material of the third pressure member 8 is not limited to this, but it is preferable to use a material with high stretchability in order to effectively apply pressure to and stimulate the tailbone. The material of the third pressure member 8 can be the same as that of the first pressure member 6 and the second pressure member.
本実施形態の第３の押圧部材８の面積は、押圧部材を構成する素材のストレッチ性等により適宜設計することができる。ただし、狭い範囲（点）で高い圧力をかけるより、広い範囲（面）で低い圧力をかける方が、着用時の窮屈感を軽減しつつ加圧を実現できるので好ましい。例えば、本実施形態のショーツでは、ショーツ本体の背面部の面積全体を１００％として、第３の押圧部材の全面積は１５％～２５％とすることにより、より優れた効果を得ることができる。なお、左右の第３の押圧部材８ａ、８ｂの重なり部分の面積は、ショーツ本体の背面部の面積全体を１００％として、５％～１５％であることが好ましい。
また、本実施形態のショーツにおいて、第３の押圧部材８の基部の横方向の幅（高さｈ５における横方向幅）は、背面部の横方向の最長幅の１０％～３５％であることが好ましい。基部の横方向の幅を上記範囲に設定することにより、より効果的に尾骨を押圧することができる。なお、本実施態様では、背面部の横方向の最長幅は、３５０ｍｍ程度、基部の横方向の幅は、８０ｍｍ程度に設計した。
The area of the third pressing member 8 in this embodiment can be appropriately designed depending on the stretchability of the material constituting the pressing member. However, applying low pressure over a wide area (surface) is preferable to applying high pressure over a narrow area (point), because it can reduce the feeling of tightness when worn while realizing compression. For example, in the shorts of this embodiment, a better effect can be obtained by setting the total area of the third pressing member to 15% to 25% of the total area of the back part of the shorts body, which is taken as 100%. It is preferable that the area of the overlapping part of the left and right third pressing members 8a, 8b is 5% to 15% of the total area of the back part of the shorts body, which is taken as 100%.
In the shorts of this embodiment, the width of the base of the third pressing member 8 in the horizontal direction (the width at height h5) is preferably 10% to 35% of the maximum width of the back part in the horizontal direction. By setting the width of the base in the horizontal direction within the above range, the tailbone can be pressed more effectively. In this embodiment, the maximum width of the back part in the horizontal direction is designed to be about 350 mm, and the width of the base in the horizontal direction is designed to be about 80 mm.
本実施形態では、上述のようにショーツ本体１の前面部２に第１の押圧部材６を設置して、かつ背面部４に第２の押圧部材７及び第３の押圧部材８を設置することにより、着用者の恥骨、坐骨及び尾骨に効果的に圧力をかけることができる。この刺激により、骨盤底筋が伸縮することにより、尿漏れを効果的に軽減できる。 In this embodiment, as described above, by placing the first pressure member 6 on the front part 2 of the shorts body 1 and placing the second pressure member 7 and the third pressure member 8 on the back part 4, pressure can be effectively applied to the wearer's pubic bone, ischium, and coccyx. This stimulation causes the pelvic floor muscles to stretch and contract, effectively reducing urinary leakage.
２．第２の実施形態
図６は、本発明の第２の実施形態によるショーツの前面の表面（外側）（Ａ）及び背面の表面（外側）（Ｂ）を示す図である。また、図７は、本実施形態のショーツの前面の裏面（肌側）（Ａ）及び背面の裏面（肌側）（Ｂ）を示す図である。
以下では、第１の実施形態と同じ構成については省略し、異なる構成のみについて説明する。
2. Second embodiment Fig. 6 is a diagram showing the front surface (outside) (A) and the back surface (outside) (B) of shorts according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 7 is a diagram showing the front back surface (skin side) (A) and the back back surface (skin side) (B) of the shorts of this embodiment.
In the following, configurations that are the same as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and only different configurations will be described.
図６及び図７に示すように、第２の実施形態のショーツ本体１０は、無縫製であり糸を用いず、接着剤により部材間を接着して仕上げられている。なお、本実施形態のショーツ本体１０の素材としては、ストレッチレース（ラッセル）を用いた。
図７（Ａ）に示すように、第２の実施形態においても、前面部の下方に略Ｔ字型の第１の押圧部材６０が設置される。第１の押圧部材６０の形状及び大きさは、第１の実施形態と同様恥骨の中心を含む恥骨の少なくとも一部を含む範囲を被うように設計される。
本実施形態においては、第１の押圧部材６０も接着剤により貼り付けられる。ここで、ショーツ本体１０のクロッチ部の裏側には、例えば天竺製の当て布が接着されている。本実施形態においては、製造上の制約から接着部分を重ねることができないため、第１の押圧部材６０は、第１の押圧部材６０の下端とクロッチ部の前面側の端部との間に、所定の間隔（ｃ１）を空けて設置している。なお、本実施形態ではｃ１は、２ｍｍとした。
また、本実施形態のショーツ本体では、前面部と背面部は接着剤を用いて接合されている。このため、第１の押圧部材６０と、第１の押圧部材６０の左右の端部及び前面部と背面部との接合部（脇接部）との間に、所定の間隔（ｃ２）を空けて設置している。なお、本実施形態において、ｃ２は、２０ｍｍ～２３ｍｍとした。
上述のとおり、本実施形態では、製造上の制約から、第１の押圧部材６０を、クロッチ又は前面部と背面部の接合部から所定の間隔空けて設置しているが、製造上の制約がなく、両者を密接して配置した構成でも本発明の効果を得ることはできる。
なお、本明細書等では、上述のように所定の位置から所定の間隔を空けて設置することも「隣接して設置する」に含めるものとする。
As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the shorts body 10 of the second embodiment is seamless and does not use thread, and is finished by bonding the members together with an adhesive. Note that stretch lace (Russell) is used as the material for the shorts body 10 of this embodiment.
7A, in the second embodiment, a substantially T-shaped first pressing member 60 is also provided below the front surface. The shape and size of the first pressing member 60 are designed to cover an area including at least a part of the pubic bone including the center of the pubic bone, similarly to the first embodiment.
In this embodiment, the first pressing member 60 is also attached by adhesive. Here, a patch made of, for example, jersey fabric is adhered to the back side of the crotch part of the shorts body 10. In this embodiment, since the adhesive parts cannot be overlapped due to manufacturing constraints, the first pressing member 60 is installed with a predetermined gap (c1) between the lower end of the first pressing member 60 and the end of the front side of the crotch part. In this embodiment, c1 is set to 2 mm.
In the shorts body of this embodiment, the front part and the back part are joined by adhesive. Therefore, the first pressing member 60 is installed with a predetermined distance (c2) between the left and right ends of the first pressing member 60 and the joining parts (side joints) between the front part and the back part. In this embodiment, c2 is set to 20 mm to 23 mm.
As described above, in this embodiment, due to manufacturing constraints, the first pressing member 60 is installed at a predetermined distance from the crotch or the joint between the front part and the back part. However, the effects of the present invention can also be obtained in a configuration in which the two are arranged in close proximity without any manufacturing constraints.
In this specification, installation at a predetermined distance from a predetermined position as described above is also included in "installed adjacently."
図７（Ｂ）に示すように、第２の実施形態においては、背面部には、第２の押圧部材７０と第３の押圧部材８０ａ、８０ｂ、８０ｃを一体化した押圧部材が接着により貼り付けられる。
本実施形態のようにショーツ本体１０の前面部に第１の押圧部材６０を、背面部に第２の押圧部材と第３の押圧部材を一体化した押圧部材を接着剤により貼り付けた構成においても着用者の恥骨、坐骨及び尾骨に圧力をかけることができる。そして、この刺激により、骨盤底筋が伸縮することにより、尿漏れを効果的に軽減できる。
また、本実施形態のように縫製によらず接着剤を用いた構成では、縫い目によるチクチク感やかゆみ等の肌ストレスが軽減される。
As shown in FIG. 7B, in the second embodiment, a pressing member in which a second pressing member 70 and third pressing members 80a, 80b, and 80c are integrated is attached to the back surface by adhesion.
In the present embodiment, the first pressure member 60 is attached to the front of the shorts body 10, and the integrated pressure member consisting of the second and third pressure members is attached to the back of the shorts body 10 with an adhesive, so that pressure can be applied to the wearer's pubic bone, ischium, and coccyx. This stimulation causes the pelvic floor muscles to stretch, which effectively reduces urinary leakage.
Furthermore, in the configuration of this embodiment, which uses adhesive instead of sewing, skin stress such as prickly sensation and itching caused by seams is reduced.
以下に、実施例により本発明の実施形態をさらに詳細に説明するが、本発明はこれらの実施例によって限定されるものではない。 The following provides a more detailed explanation of the embodiments of the present invention using examples, but the present invention is not limited to these examples.
１．姿勢改善効果
押圧部材及び当て布を設置しない従来のショーツ及び第１の実施形態のショーツをそれぞれ着用したときの被験者を横方向から写真撮影した。それぞれの写真から水平面（Ｈ）、と坐骨結節、大転子上縁、及び上前腸骨棘を通る直線（ローザー・ネラトン線）とのなす角（θ）を測定した。
なお、正しい（正常な）姿勢では、上記角度θは４５°程度となる。
1. Posture Improvement Effect A photograph of a subject wearing a conventional pair of shorts without a pressing member or a patch and a pair of shorts according to the first embodiment was taken from the side. From each photograph, the angle (θ) between the horizontal plane (H) and a line (Rother-Nelaton line) passing through the ischial tuberosity, the upper edge of the greater trochanter, and the anterior superior iliac spine was measured.
In addition, in a correct (normal) posture, the angle θ is about 45°.
図８に、従来のショーツを着用したときのシルエット（Ａ）及び本発明の第１の実施形態のショーツを着用したときのシルエット（Ｂ）を示す。従来のショーツを着用したときのθは、３３°であったのに対して、本発明の第１の実施形態のショーツを着用したときは、θが大幅に広がり、４５°となった。
上記結果より、第１の押圧部材、第２の押圧部材及び第３の押圧部材を有する本発明の上記ショーツでは、着用者の姿勢を改善する顕著な効果が得られることがわかった。上述のとおり、坐骨を押圧する第２の押圧部材は、骨盤が後ろに倒れることを防止し、正しい位置で骨盤を立たせるよう着用者に意識づけることができる。また、恥骨を押圧すること第１の押圧部材は、着用者が下腹部(腹横筋)に力を入れるように働きかけることができる。さらに、着用者の尾骨を押圧する第３の押圧部材は、第１の押圧部材とともに、尾骨と恥骨を前後から押さえることにより、骨盤をさらに安定させることができる。これらの相乗効果により、上記の優れた姿勢改善効果が実現されたものと考えられる。
8 shows a silhouette (A) of a person wearing conventional shorts and a silhouette (B) of a person wearing the shorts of the first embodiment of the present invention. When the conventional shorts were worn, θ was 33°, whereas when the shorts of the first embodiment of the present invention were worn, θ was significantly wider, reaching 45°.
From the above results, it was found that the shorts of the present invention having the first pressing member, the second pressing member, and the third pressing member can provide a remarkable effect of improving the posture of the wearer. As described above, the second pressing member pressing the ischial bone can prevent the pelvis from falling backward, and can make the wearer aware of keeping the pelvis in the correct position. In addition, the first pressing member pressing the pubic bone can encourage the wearer to apply force to the lower abdomen (transverse abdominal muscle). Furthermore, the third pressing member pressing the coccyx of the wearer can further stabilize the pelvis by pressing the coccyx and pubic bone from the front and back together with the first pressing member. It is believed that the above-mentioned excellent posture improvement effect was achieved by the synergistic effect of these.
２．歩幅測定
被験者が、所定の位置から自然な状態で１０歩直進歩行したときの３歩目の踵接地から、９歩目の踵接地までの距離を測定し、１歩あたりの距離を歩幅として算出した。従来のショーツ及び第１の実施形態のショーツをそれぞれ着用して、同様に測定を行った結果、第１の実施形態のショーツを着用した場合、従来のショーツを着用した場合に比べて、２９％歩幅が増加した。このことから、本発明の構成では、優れた歩幅増加効果が得られることが確認された。
2. Measurement of stride length When a subject walked 10 steps in a straight line from a given position in a natural state, the distance from the heel contact of the third step to the heel contact of the ninth step was measured, and the distance per step was calculated as the stride length. As a result of carrying out the same measurement while wearing the conventional shorts and the shorts of the first embodiment, the stride length was increased by 29% when wearing the shorts of the first embodiment compared to when wearing the conventional shorts. This confirmed that the configuration of the present invention has an excellent stride length increasing effect.
１、１０ ショーツ本体
２ 前面部
３ クロッチ部
４ 背面部
５ａ、５ｂ 側面部
６、６０ 第１の押圧部材
７、７０ 第２の押圧部材（第２の押圧部）
８、８０（８０ａ、８０ｂ，８０ｃ） 第３の押圧部材（第３の押圧部）
Reference Signs List 1, 10: Shorts body 2: Front portion 3: Crotch portion 4: Back portion 5a, 5b: Side portion 6, 60: First pressing member 7, 70: Second pressing member (second pressing portion)
8, 80 (80a, 80b, 80c) Third pressing member (third pressing portion)
Claims (3)
前面部の、恥骨の少なくとも一部を被う範囲に設置される第１の押圧部、
背面部の、左右の坐骨それぞれの少なくとも一部を被う範囲に設置される第２の押圧部及び、
背面部の、尾骨の少なくとも一部を被う範囲に設置される第３の押圧部を備え、
第１の押圧部は、第２の押圧部及び第３の押圧部のいずれとも離間して設置され、
着用者の骨盤の位置を補正することを特徴とするボトム衣類。 1. A bottom garment having a front portion, a back portion, and a crotch portion,
a first pressing portion provided on the front portion in an area covering at least a portion of the pubic bone;
A second pressing portion is installed in a range covering at least a part of each of the left and right ischia on the back portion, and
a third pressing portion provided on the back portion in an area covering at least a part of the tailbone;
The first pressing portion is disposed apart from both the second pressing portion and the third pressing portion,
A bottom garment characterized by correcting the position of the wearer's pelvis .
前面部の、恥骨の少なくとも一部を被う範囲に設置される第１の押圧部、
背面部の、左右の坐骨それぞれの少なくとも一部を被う範囲に設置される第２の押圧部及び、
背面部の、尾骨の少なくとも一部を被う範囲に設置される第３の押圧部を備え、
第１の押圧部は、第２の押圧部及び第３の押圧部のいずれとも離間して設置され、前記第１の押圧部、第２の押圧部及び第３の押圧部はストレッチ性の高い素材で構成されることを特徴とするボトム衣類。 1. A bottom garment having a front portion, a back portion, and a crotch portion,
a first pressing portion provided on the front portion in an area covering at least a portion of the pubic bone;
A second pressing portion is installed in a range covering at least a part of each of the left and right ischia on the back portion, and
a third pressing portion provided on the back portion in an area covering at least a part of the tailbone;
A bottom garment characterized in that a first pressing portion is installed at a distance from both the second pressing portion and the third pressing portion , and the first pressing portion, the second pressing portion and the third pressing portion are made of a highly stretchable material .
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