JP7691599B2 - hat - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a hat that can regulate the temperature of the head.

In the human body, the head is a sensitive part where nerves are concentrated and blood flow is also concentrated, so regulating its temperature as needed is of great significance.
It has the effect of being able to do things like that.
There is also thought to be a demand for maintaining a constant temperature for treatment when abnormalities occur on the scalp.

A hat with a temperature control function can be considered an easy-to-use and effective tool for regulating the temperature of the head or scalp.

For example, Patent Document 1 describes a temperature adjustment device for attaching to a hat, which is composed of a power source, a blower to be placed inside the hat body, and an interior member, and the temperature adjustment device for attaching to a hat has a power source located near the hat, a blower operated by the power source to be placed inside the hat body, and a control means for controlling the operation of the blower.
However, while cooling using a fan maintains its cooling function and remains effective as long as there is power, it has the disadvantage that the device is complicated and difficult to handle.
Helmets and other devices with such head temperature regulating functions can be found in other patent documents, but there is nothing that combines ease of use and comfort in everyday life while maintaining a simple and aesthetic appearance.

Utility model registration No. 3156862

In light of the above, it is believed that there is a great potential demand for tools that are easy to use and effective for many commonly occurring situations.
Furthermore, if it were possible to create an accessory that is easy to use and comfortable for everyday life while maintaining a beautiful appearance, issues such as preventing heat stroke would arise.
More broadly, there is the issue of maintaining comfort and health by keeping temperatures lower than the atmospheric temperature, or, in cold regions, by heating the temperature to prevent it from getting too cold, or by maintaining it above a certain temperature.

The inventors of the present invention have made the present invention during the course of intensive development.
The present invention has the following configuration and solves the problems, but is not limited to the following within the scope of the gist of the present invention.
(1) A hat characterized by a structure in which the hat covers one or more parts of the head, which may be continuous or separate, or the entire head, and has a layer made of a material that easily transmits heat to the side that comes into contact with the head, and an attachment pocket is provided in one or more parts that come into contact with the head.
(2) The hat according to (1) above, wherein the attachment pocket has a portion capable of storing and/or fixing a temperature regulating device for cooling, heating or insulation.

By using the present invention, comfort can be maintained, or the head can be kept at a moderate temperature for preventive purposes such as preventing heat stroke, or for treating the head or scalp. It has the appearance of a hat as an easy-to-use accessory, and does not feel strange when worn in daily life. The hat of the present invention can be used alone, or as an inner cap with another hat or headgear on top, so it can be used more widely when keeping the head at a moderate temperature than temperature control means fixing devices made specifically for medical use.

The square portion is an attachment pocket, which is attached by sewing or the like. 1 is a view of the hat of the present invention seen from the back. The linear portion is the opening of the attachment pocket. This is a front view of one of the modified hats of the present invention. The rectangular portion is an attachment pocket, just like in FIG. 1 is a rear view of one of the modified hats of the present invention, in which the rectangular portion is an attachment pocket. This is a front view of another modified hat of the present invention. The rectangular portion is an attachment pocket, just like in FIG. This is a rear view of another modified hat of the present invention. The rectangular portion is an attachment pocket. 1 shows examples of the appearance of the hat of the present invention. The part worn on the head has the protective structure of the present invention, and the appearance can be selected from a wide variety of options. The hat of the present invention is shown from the front. The left side is a view from the front, and the right side is a view from the back. In this example, the opening of the attachment pocket is located on the outside of the back, but this is only one embodiment and the opening of the attachment pocket may be located in another position. This is an example of a hat of the present invention. The top figure shows the exterior, the bottom left figure shows the part covered by the part that forms the exterior of the hat from the front, and the bottom right figure shows the part covered by the part that forms the exterior of the hat from the back. In this example, there is an attachment pocket opening on both the front and back. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a hat of the present invention worn as an inner cap inside a hat. If the shape and other factors are suitable, one hat of the present invention can be used as an inner cap and multiple hats can be worn on the outside.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
The hat of the present invention covers one or more parts of the head, which may be continuous or separate, or covers the entire head, and has a layer made of a material that easily transmits heat on the side that comes into contact with the head.
The layer made of a material that easily transmits heat may be a heat conductive layer, a heat insulating layer, or both, depending on the application of the hat of the present invention.
The hat of the present invention is provided with an attachment pocket in one or more portions that come into contact with the head. The attachment pocket is provided on the cavity side where the head is present inside, overlapping the thermally conductive or thermally insulating layer, i.e., on the side close to the surface that comes into contact with the head.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a typical example of a hat according to the present invention.

The attachment pocket of the hat of the present invention can store and/or fasten an appliance for cooling or for keeping and/or heating the head.
For example, if the hat of the present invention is manufactured for cooling purposes and is provided with a thermally conductive layer, and an ice pack is stored in the attachment pocket, the ice pack will transmit a moderate amount of coolness from inside the attachment pocket through the material of the attachment pocket to the head, making the inside of the hat a comfortable temperature.

[hat]
The hat of the present invention can be used alone without having to wear another hat on the outside. The hat of the present invention is desirably shaped to be suitable for use as an inner cap. Not only various hats but also wigs, particularly full wigs or full-head wigs, may be worn on the outside of the hat of the present invention. There are no particular limitations on the material of the hat of the present invention as long as it can function as a material for a hat. The appearance or shape of the hat of the present invention may be aesthetically pleasing and fashionable, and may further have functionality such as attachment and anchoring functions for use as an inner cap over which another protective item is worn.

[Heat Conduction Layer]
When the hat of the present invention is manufactured as a head cover, it has a heat conductive layer, which is a layer made of a material that easily transfers heat, on the inner front surface where the hat covers the head.
[Materials that easily transmit temperature]
Conductive thread is an example of a material that easily transmits temperature and is used for the thermally conductive layer. It is suitable for the hat of the present invention because it has moderate thermal conductivity. However, since the electrical conductivity of the conductive thread is not relevant to obtain the effects of the present invention, any material that has properties such as thermal conductivity, flexibility, breathability, and ease of care equivalent to or greater than those of the conductive thread can be used as the layer made of a material that easily transmits temperature for the hat of the present invention.
[Conductive thread]
Specific examples of the conductive yarn used in the thermally conductive layer of the hat of the present invention include the following products. However, any material that has the same or higher thermal conductivity, flexibility, breathability, ease of care, etc. can be used.
An example of a conductive thread used in the thermally conductive layer of the hat of the present invention: Product name "AGposs 70d/24f"
The conductive thread, silver-plated fiber AGposs, which bears the above product name, is different from conventional silver-infused fibers or film-like silver threads in that it contains an overwhelmingly large amount of silver, making it excellent in conductivity, and it also has excellent electromagnetic wave shielding, antibacterial, deodorizing, heat-retaining, insulating, and antistatic effects.
The conductive yarn with the above product name has the best electrical resistance among conductive fibers, while maintaining the texture of the fiber and being durable to washing. The conductive yarn with the above product name can also be used as an antibacterial material, and its durability and safety to the human body have been proven after more than 100 home washes.

[Heat barrier layer]
On the other hand, as a modification of the present invention, when the hat of the present invention is made for keeping the head warm or for heating, a thermal barrier layer is provided instead of the thermal conductive layer that is provided when the hat is made for cooling. The thermal barrier layer not only keeps the temperature by preventing heat from escaping, but also has breathability and vapor permeability, making it both comfortable and clean.
As a material for the heat insulating layer, thick fabric is thought to have a certain degree of effectiveness, but the heat retention effect can also be enhanced by kneading or impregnating the fabric with charcoal, minerals, resins, and other substances that have a high specific heat and are effective in maintaining temperature.

[Attachment pocket]
The hat of the present invention is provided with one or more attachment pockets.
The attachment pocket of the hat of the present invention is formed from a material such as cloth or a flexible resin sheet, and is capable of storing and fixing a temperature regulating member.
The attachment pocket of the hat of the present invention comes into direct contact with the head, and is therefore made of a material that has a certain degree of flexibility and does not damage the scalp or hair.
The material of the attachment pocket of the hat of the present invention can be charcoal thread. However, other materials can be used as the material of the attachment pocket as long as they have flexibility to the extent that they can come into contact with the head and durability against friction, etc.

[Charcoal thread]
For example, as a specific product, SUMISEN (registered trademark) yarn is made by twisting together ordinary yarn and precious extra-long staple cotton, which has a small annual yield, which is carbonized at high temperatures.
The thread itself is carbonized at high temperatures and the "charcoal thread" is woven or knitted into the material.
(Generally, materials that claim to have the effects of charcoal are made by kneading together charcoal particles and chemicals, and so the effects decrease over time, but this material's threads are themselves charcoal, so the effects of charcoal last almost indefinitely.
The deodorizing effect of charcoal prevents odors from sticking to the surface. In addition, the moisture-regulating and water-absorbing quick-drying effects of charcoal prevent mold from growing even during the rainy season.

[Temperature control]
The hat of the present invention can be used for cooling, heat retention, and heating.
As mentioned above, if the hat of the present invention is made for cooling, a heat conductive layer is provided on the inside of the hat. Also , if the hat of the present invention is made for warmth and/or heat, a heat insulating layer may be provided on the inside of the hat.

When the hat of the present invention is manufactured for cooling, the temperature of the contact point between the hat and the head is lower than the high outside air temperature, and is a comfortable temperature when in contact with the head surface, or a temperature required for medical cooling. For this purpose, it is easily foreseeable that if the temperature of the head surface is significantly lower than the body temperature, the hat will be too cold to wear.
Therefore, when the hat of the present invention is manufactured for cooling purposes, even taking into consideration medical applications such as icing a wound, the appropriate temperature at the contact point between the hat and the head is approximately 0° C. to 30° C. When worn for comfort, it is believed that comfort can be easily obtained by adjusting the temperature to 10° C. to 28° C., preferably 15° C. to 25° C.

When the hat of the present invention is manufactured for insulation and/or heating, it is worn in conditions where the atmospheric temperature is low, and is used for the purpose of keeping the head warm or preventing the temperature from dropping below a certain level.
The assumed temperature of the contact point between the hat and the head is higher than the cold outside air temperature to prevent the loss of body heat. It is also a comfortable temperature when in contact with the surface of the head, or a temperature required for temperature regulation for medical purposes. For this reason, it is easy to foresee that if the temperature is significantly higher than the body temperature of the head surface, it will be too hot to wear, or even if it is possible to wear it temporarily, it will be too hot and uncomfortable.
Therefore, when the hat of the present invention is manufactured for heating and/or heat retention, even taking into consideration medical applications such as hyperthermia, the appropriate temperature at the contact point between the hat and the head is approximately 10° C. to 50° C. If worn for comfort, it is believed that comfort can be easily achieved by adjusting the temperature to approximately 10° C. to 37° C.

[cooling]
Examples of cooling devices that can be stored and/or fixed in the attachment pocket of the hat of the present invention include ice packs, ice packs, cooling electric elements (Peltier elements), and the like.
When using an electrical cooling element (Peltier element), the power source can be attached to the hat, or a power cord can be connected from the hat and worn separately from the body, or, if the user does not move around a wide area, the power supply can be installed away from the body.
The cooling electric element (Peltier element) can be, for example, a commercially available one that is small in size and whose temperature can be easily adjusted to a temperature suitable for the purpose of the present invention.

However, when the power supply unit is installed away from the body, it is desirable to use a safety device or means that will disconnect the power cord at a specified position when pulled with a certain force, for example, to prevent the user forgetting that the power cord is connected and moving away, which could result in the electron microscope cord being cut in an undesired manner, or the power supply falling over.
An example of a safety device is one in which the current-carrying part of a power cord is connected to a magnet with appropriate strength, and when a certain amount of force is applied, the magnet comes undone at a specified position to prevent an accident.

[Heat retention]
The situation in which the hat of the present invention is used to keep the head warm is one in which the temperature of the atmosphere is lower than body temperature and the temperature of the head will drop significantly if left unattended.
For this reason, it is generally necessary not only to keep the body temperature around the head warm with a hat, but also to actively warm the head by transferring heat using an appliance stored and/or fixed in the attachment pocket provided on the hat of the present invention.
Therefore, in a situation where the head is kept warm by the hat of the present invention, an instrument with a temperature higher than body temperature is stored and/or fixed in the attachment pocket, just as in a case where the head is warmed by heat from the hat of the present invention. In this regard, a situation where the head is kept warm by the hat of the present invention is often a situation where the head is kept warm and/or heated by the hat of the present invention, and no particular distinction is required when the purpose is to keep the head at a higher temperature than when it is left alone.
Examples of the heat-retaining device that can be stored and/or fixed in the attachment pocket of the hat of the present invention include a heat storage material, a portable pocket warmer, an electric heater, and the like.

[Heat]
When the head is heated by the hat of the present invention, there are two cases: when the head is heated to relieve cold, and when the head is heated to a temperature higher than body temperature for a certain period of time, such as for hyperthermia treatment.
In a situation where the head is heated by the hat of the present invention, an instrument having a temperature higher than body temperature is stored and/or fixed in the attachment pocket.
Examples of heat-retaining devices that can be stored and/or fixed in the attachment pocket of the hat of the present invention include a cloth bag containing red beans, a heat storage material, a portable pocket warmer, an electric heater, and the like.
Of these, the cloth bag filled with red beans is particularly relaxing as it is made from natural materials and has an enjoyable scent.

[Modifications of the hat of the present invention]
As already mentioned, the hat of the present invention is provided with a thermally conductive layer and/or a thermal insulating layer depending on the application, but there are no particular restrictions on the materials and attachment method thereof, and the thermally conductive layer and the thermal insulating layer may be manufactured to be interchangeable.
In order to maintain the temperature regulation such as coolness or warmth inside the hat, both the thermally conductive layer and the heat insulating layer may be provided in layers. In this case, if the side closest to the head is the thermally conductive layer and a heat insulating layer is provided between the thermally conductive layer and the outer part of the hat opposite the head that is in direct contact with the atmosphere, the temperature of the surface part of the head can be efficiently regulated, and the regulated state of the temperature is less likely to be released to the outside while the hat of the present invention is being worn.
The hat of the present invention can be produced and used by changing the position and shape of the attachment pocket depending on the purpose of use.
The position of the attachment pocket of the hat of the present invention can be changed according to the purpose. The position can be set at the back of the head where there is a lot of blood flow to cool the head, or at a position corresponding to a specific affected area for thermotherapy to provide a thermal effect.

1 Hat 11 Attachment pocket 12 Mouth of attachment pocket 20 Layer made of material that easily transmits heat (thermal conductive layer, thermal barrier layer, or layer in which thermal conductive layer and thermal barrier layer are overlapped)

The present invention can be used as a medical device and a daily accessory, and can be utilized in these industries.

Claims (1)

A hat comprising a heat-conducting layer, which may be continuous or separate, covering one or more parts of the head and made of a material that easily transmits heat and has thermal conductivity and air permeability equal to or greater than those of silver-plated fiber, on the side that comes into contact with the head, and an attachment pocket provided on one or more parts that come into contact with the head, the attachment pocket having a portion in which a temperature-regulating device for cooling, heating or keeping warm can be stored and/or fixed,
The insulation layer is located closer to the outer surface of the hat than the attachment pocket,
The hat has the thermally conductive layer on the side closer to the head, and the heat insulating layer on the side closer to the outer surface of the hat .

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