JPS6044922B2 - Human body model forming device - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention enables the creation of a human body model of a desired size easily and quickly (immediately).
The present invention relates to a human body model forming device that can form a human body model.

Human body models, or so-called mannequins, have been widely used in the clothing design, manufacturing, and clothing sales industries, but all of them are solid and have a certain size, especially the bust, waist, and hips. It cannot be automatically transformed to the value of .

Therefore, mannequins of various sizes must be made, and large numbers of them must be purchased and displayed in stores. By the way, customers who buy clothes sometimes look at the clothes on mannequins and decide to buy them, but in most cases, they try them on themselves and are confused about the size and suitability. It is something to be purchased after getting it. However, this act of trying on clothes takes time and requires taking off a certain amount of clothes.
This is a time-consuming and troublesome task that must be done in the changing room. Moreover, even if you try on the item, you have to look in the mirror, making it difficult to observe the overall state of the item. From the seller's point of view, there are problems such as a decline in sales when customers are crowded. The present invention provides an extremely useful device in such cases, which eliminates the need for trying on clothes and allows users to purchase clothing with the desired feeling.
The present invention aims to provide a useful human body model forming device.

The feature of this invention is that the convex part of the human model, that is, the breast part (
In the case of women), the muscular parts of the buttocks, arms, legs, shoulders, etc. are constructed with an air bladder made of stretchable elastic material, and air is supplied and discharged to this air bladder, and A signal corresponding to the size of the air bag at that time is output, an air bag of a predetermined size is created based on this signal value, and a desired human body model is formed by adjusting the air bag. It is in.

In this invention, the air bag is automatically adjusted by electrical control.

The present invention will be described below with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the appearance of a more ideal embodiment of the human body model forming apparatus according to the present invention.

1 is placed on the stand 2 in the form of a manikin, which can be formed into a desired shape and size by operating the operation panel 38.

First, the structure of the human body model 1 will be explained. One embodiment thereof is shown in detail in FIGS. 2 to 6.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal section of the human body model 1 seen from the front;
The figure is also a longitudinal section and a side view.

3 is a covering that forms the peripheral surface of the human body model 1 and can be expanded and contracted.
It is made of a malleable elastic material, such as rubber or plastic material.

4 and 4'' are ribs, 5 is a pelvis, and 6 is a spine, and these are movable so that their external dimensions can be changed.

First, in the case of the pelvis 5, the inner frame 9 is a rotating screw rod 10.
, is supported via a nut 8 on a support column 7 so as to be vertically movable, and the pelvis 5 is held on this vertically movable pedestal 9. That is, a motor 12 is installed on the frame 9, and a pinion 13 attached to the output shaft of the motor 12 is installed on the frame 9.
A gear 15 is meshed with the , and this gear 15! a transmission section 21 whose rotation is controlled by an electromagnetic clutch 17;
It is adapted to be transmitted to the threaded rod 10 via. This threaded rod 10 is fixed to the frame 9 so as not to be moved in the axial direction and rotates, so that the nut 8 and the frame 9 are fixed.
The relative relationship with is strange! As a result, the pedestal 9 moves up and down. The height of the human body model 1 can be adjusted by this vertical movement. A threaded rod 10 is screwed into the nut 8. Reference numeral 22 denotes a guide rod which has the function of preventing the pedestal 9 from rotating relative to the nut 8, and also has the function of guiding the pedestal 9 to move forward and backward relative to the nut 8.

The rotation of the gear 14 that meshes with the gear 13 is caused by the electromagnetic clutch 1.
6 to the bevel gear 18, and the rotation of the bevel gear 18 is transmitted to the bevel gear 19 which is integral with the nut 20.

Since the nut 20 is rotatably held by the frame 9 while being fixed in its axial direction, the rotation of the nut 20 causes the threaded rod 11 screwed into the nut 20 to move up and down. Above this screw rod 11 is a supporting board 2.
A guide rod 23 extends below the support substrate 25 and is inserted into the hole 9H of the frame 9 so that the threaded rod 11 does not rotate due to the rotation of the nut 20. This guide rod 23 also guides the vertical movement of the support substrate 25. As explained above, the frame 9
The height of the human body model 1 and the sitting height of the human body model 1 are adjusted by moving the support board 25 up and down with respect to the support column 7 and moving the supporting board 25 up and down with respect to the pedestal 9.

The amount of adjustment is made by controlling the amount of rotation of the motor 12, and is adjusted by ON-OFF control of the electromagnetic clutches 16 and 17. Now, screw rod 1
A horizontal dovetail groove 25'' is bored in the support substrate 25'' installed on the 1, and the 2
The movable plates 26, 26'' are slidably held so that they can approach and move away from each other in the horizontal direction.

This relationship is also clear from FIG. 6, which shows this in more principle (note that the structure shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 and the structure shown in FIG. 6 are slightly different). Reference numeral 27 denotes a motor installed on the support board 25, which rotates a bolt 29 via a transmission part 28, and moves the movable plate 26 by the principle of a screw feeding mechanism with nuts 30, 3' into which this bolt 29 is screwed.
, 26'' in the left-right direction.

As a result of this movement, the ribs 4, 4'' attached to the front surfaces of the movable plates 26, 26'', respectively, are displaced from side to side, thereby adjusting the size of the chest width (bust) of the human body model. You will also need to adjust the width of your shoulders. This size adjustment affects chest circumference, especially for women, breast size. The spine 6 will similarly be displaced from side to side. Reference numeral 31 is a support rod attached above the support substrate 25 and supports the head of the human body model 1.

32 is the arm.

24 is the pedestal 9 or the pelvis 5 and the support board 25 or the ribs 4
, 4'', and is made of an elastic material.

Now, as mentioned above, the human body model provided by the present invention is configured such that its skeleton, internal organs, and some or main parts of its muscles can be moved by external electrical input signals, and its movable mechanism is One of its features is that it has a built-in By the way, in the human body model forming apparatus provided by the present invention, the breasts, buttocks, or muscular parts of the human body are used. The convex part is made of an air bag made of a stretchable elastic material. This configuration is clear from FIGS. 2 and 3, but the illustrated example is an example in which the skeleton, internal organs, etc. are combined with a movable structure as described above, and the air bladder is It is attached outside these movable members and inside the cover 3. That is, the APC is an air bag for the breasts and is attached to the front of the ribs 4, 4'', the M ball is an air bag for the shoulders and is installed above the spine 6, and the APD is the air bag for the buttocks and is attached to the pelvis 5. APW is attached to the rear of the armpit air bag, APM, AP
E is an air bag for the main part, and each of these air bags forms the convex part of the human body into a beautiful curvaceous shape. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, pipes 1P, 2P, and 3P are connected to these air bags via connectors 37 for supplying and discharging air. is connected to a compressed air generator 39. And these pipes 1P, 2
When air is supplied through P and 3P, each air bag expands and enlarges, covering the body 3 and causing changes in the external shape, dimensions, etc. of the human body model 1. Particularly in the case of female models, the size and shape of the bust, their spacing, and their vertical position can be adjusted. In this case, the condition for adjustment is the size of each of these air bags, that is, the fifth
As shown in the figure, the outer diameter D and height H are measured and an electrical signal corresponding to the measured values is output. One means for generating this signal is a mechanical measuring mechanism as shown in FIG.
5, and its operating pieces 34, 34'', 36
, 36'' is attached to the inner surface of the covering 3. An electric signal corresponding to the measured size of the air bag is input to the control system via the lead wire 2E.
One means, as shown in FIG. 5, is a means that measures the internal pressure of the air bladder APC with a pressure sensor AS and outputs a signal proportional to the size of the air bladder from the pressure value. An electrical signal (output) from the pressure sensor AS is transmitted to the control unit through the lead wire 1E.

As the control section, for example, a microcomputer, so-called microcomputer MC, is used as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.

The microcomputer MC receives the signal from the size setting device RC, immediately calculates and outputs the amount of air required for each air bag, and uses a signal based on the value of the calculation result to set the pipes 1P and 2.
Control the switching valve v interposed in P, 3P...
The amount of air in each air bag is set to a set value, and thus the dimensions of the human body model 1 are set to a desired value. The switching valve V is controlled so as to open each pipe to the atmosphere and also discharge the air from the air bag.
Incidentally, the above description has been given of an embodiment in which control is performed based on the size of only the air bag, but as described above, in this invention, the inside is movable so that the size can be changed and adjusted by a movable mechanism. Therefore, if the operation of this movable mechanism is also controlled, it will be ensured that a wide variety of desired human body models 1 can be formed.

The human body model forming apparatus secondly provided by the present invention is exactly such an apparatus. Therefore, in this case, the control signal from the microcomputer MC applies not only to the switching valve but also to the motor 1.
2, 27 is operated at 0N. ．． It is also input to an electric circuit (not shown) for 0FF control. And in this case, microcontroller M
In C, the calculation of the pressure to be applied to the air bag will be performed together with the setting of the movable amount of each part by the movable mechanism. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram clearly showing the operating signal system according to FIG. 1, where SE is a pipe that converges each lead wire 1E, 2E, etc. and leads to the operation panel 38, SP is each pipe 1P,
It is a pipe that focuses 2P, 3P...

Reference numeral 40 indicates a valve assembly composed of a collection of switching valves, into which a signal from a microcomputer MC is input.

Above the operation panel 38, as shown in FIG. 1, there is a setting device R.
C is installed, 45 is its key, and 46 indicates a setting value display. Further, 41 is an air pressure gauge, 42 is a voltmeter, 43 is an operation button for discharging air from each air bag individually, and 44 is an 0N10FF switch 9. Although the characteristics of the human body model forming apparatus provided by the present invention are as described above, the structure is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

First, in the case of the structure of the human body model, in the illustrated example, the air bag is covered with a cover, but this cover is not necessarily necessary, and the air bag may be exposed. As a mechanism for outputting a signal corresponding to the size of the air bag, the illustrated pressure measurement method is practical, but it is not limited to this. It may be mechanical, or it may be of a type that measures the amount of air flowing in and out with an air inflow/outflow meter and outputs an electrical signal. The shape of the air bladder is not limited to the simple shape shown in the illustration, but it can also be made into a unique shape that follows the shape of the human body depending on its installation location. It is possible and practical to construct the model into the desired shape and characteristics. The number of air bags and the installation locations are not limited to the illustrated example. On the other hand,
In the case of a mechanism that moves skeletons, internal organs, muscles, etc., the illustrated example uses a method in which a motor is installed inside and uses its rotational output to move it, but the use of a motor is not necessarily required. It is also possible to make use of pneumatic forces, ie use pneumatic actuators, for example. It is also possible to utilize the force of expansion and contraction of the air bladder. The same applies to the movable mechanism that adjusts height, sitting height, and chest circumference. The electrical control section is also not limited to the use of a microcomputer. Also, when placing such a human body model on a stand,
It is also possible to mount it on a rotating table so that it can be viewed from the surrounding area.

The configuration and shape of the operation panel are not limited to the illustrated example. This invention can be applied not only to adults but also to children's human models. face,
It would be nice to be able to convert hair, etc. Since the present invention has been described in detail above, it is possible to form three desired human body models instantly and in a short period of time, thereby dramatically improving mannequin manufacturing technology.

It has a remarkable effect on improving efficiency in the clothing design and manufacturing industry, and also has excellent features in the sales industry, especially in department stores and in-store stores, where it eliminates the inconvenience for both sellers and customers. are doing. By using a microcomputer, etc., the structure is simple, easy to operate, and the cost is low, making it economical and practical.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the external appearance of the device, FIGS. 2 and 3 are vertical cross-sectional views showing the internal structure of the human body model part, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the human body model. Figure 5 is a diagram showing the measurement mechanism of the model; Figure 5 is a diagram showing the mechanism for measuring the size of the air bladder; Figure 6 is a diagram schematically showing the relationship between the structure of the human body model and its operation control system; Figure 7 The figure is a diagram schematically showing the relationship between the human body model and the operation panel according to FIG. 1. 1...Human model, 2...stand, 3...
...covering body, 4,4'' ...rib, 5 ... pelvis, 6 ... spine, 7 ... pillar, 8 ...
・Nut, 9... Frame, 10, 11...
・Screw rod, 12, 27... Motor, 13... Pinion, 14, 15... Gear, 16, 17... Electromagnetic clutch, 22, 23... Guide groove, 25・
...Support board, 26,26''...Movable plate, 29
...Boruto, 30,3 ``...Natsuto, 31...
...branch, 33,35...magnetic scale, 34,
34″, 36, 36″... Actuation piece, 38...
...Operation panel, 39...Compressed air source, 40.
...Switching valve assembly, 4-4...Switch, 45.
...Key, 46...Display, RC...
... Setting device, 1P to 3P ... Air pipe, MC
...Microcomputer, ...Switching valve, APC
...Air bag for breast, APD...Air bag for buttocks, APM, APE...Air bag for lumbar region, APK.
...Shoulder air bag.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1 The convex parts of the human body model, such as the breasts, buttocks, or muscular parts, are made of air bags made of stretchable elastic material, and the parts of the human body model that correspond to the human body's skeleton, internal organs, muscles, etc. It is configured to be movable and has a movable mechanism that moves parts corresponding to the skeleton, internal organs, muscles, etc. of the human body, and respective pipes connecting each of the air bladders and the air supply source, and valves interposed in each pipe. an air supply/exhaust mechanism that supplies and discharges air to each air bag; a measurement mechanism that measures the size of the human body at a desired position and outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the size; and an output signal from the measurement mechanism. A control mechanism is provided for electrically controlling the operation of the movable mechanism and/or the air supply/exhaust mechanism so that the size of the desired position becomes the set value by comparing the value with the set value. A human body model forming device characterized by forming a human body model.