EP1430797B1 - Sport trouser including a protective liner - Google Patents

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EP1430797B1
EP1430797B1 EP03405696A EP03405696A EP1430797B1 EP 1430797 B1 EP1430797 B1 EP 1430797B1 EP 03405696 A EP03405696 A EP 03405696A EP 03405696 A EP03405696 A EP 03405696A EP 1430797 B1 EP1430797 B1 EP 1430797B1
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  • the present invention relates to a sports pants with inserted protective insert according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Sports pants of this type shorts or sports suits, which more or less cover the legs and torso of the athlete, are used in practical use, especially for sports in which one sits on a saddle; especially cycling, horseback riding and similar sports.
  • Such sports because of the position in which they are exercised, result in heavy use of the body parts which come into contact with the saddle and, unless suitable precautions are taken, cause grazes (wolves) and severe injuries to the very sensitive ones Cause body parts that come in contact with the saddle.
  • Such inserts have the property that they can be elastically deformed over their thickness and thus form a cushion, but in the longitudinal direction (ie in their width and length) are not stretchable. Since the fabrics used to make the trousers and sports suits are elastic fabrics or knitwear to better fit the body, the insole could be continuous along its entire circumference Without interruption, do not stretch to follow the strains of the sports suit, so along the line of attachment of the insert on the suit pants strong tension between the suit and the liner were created, which locally locally strained zones on the suit, which in turn very unpleasant Friction between the skin of the athlete and the edge of the insert caused.
  • the elastic insert meaning elastic in the longitudinal and transverse directions and, of course, in the direction of the thickness
  • the elastic insert is attached to the fabric of the suit along the whole edge, namely without interruption of continuity.
  • the material of which the trousers are made which is preferably made with elastomeric fibers to achieve maximum elasticity, corresponds exactly to the elasticity of the insert: therefore, it is impossible to have the insole on the fabric the elastic pants are fastened along the entire edge of the insert, to avoid the occurrence of local tensions along the edge of the insert, so that despite all efforts to equalize the elastic properties of the material of the pants that of the insert, but local stresses in the region of the edge Insole, and cause discomfort to the athlete during his activity, since any tension on the edge of the insole, however small, causes the formation of localized rollers exerting a frictional pressure on the athlete's body Wolf) and loss of comfort.
  • the aim of the present invention is to eliminate the aforementioned problems in pants and sports suits, which are provided with elastic inserts to protect the body zones of the athletes, especially the cyclist, which are supported on the saddle of the sports equipment used.
  • the insole on the fabric of the pants or suit is only fixed to ensure secure retention, despite the athlete's often vigorous movements on the saddle (which would otherwise cause a shift to points outside the areas of greatest stress ), in which it has been found that the best way to avoid an increase in local tensions between the fabric of the pants and the insert is that the insert is merely fixed at individual points on the fabric of the pants along the edges the deposit are distributed. In this way it is possible to produce pants or sports suits, which ensures the best protection of the sensitive body zones, combined with a greater wearing comfort, since the tensions between the fabric of the pants and the liner are best degraded, which is the main cause of skin abrasion (Wolf ) on the user.
  • Wilf skin abrasion
  • a sports pants according to the invention is shown schematically and partly in section, it being visible how an insert 2 is inserted in the crotch of the pants so that it ensures best protection for the body parts of the athlete, if this exercises its athletic activity, where he has to sit on a saddle. Cycling and riding are two classic sports of this kind, and it should be emphasized that the exact form of the soles 2 can be adapted to the specific type of sport practiced, in the sense that the insole for a cyclist is in the form of one Also, the sex of the person performing the sport may play a role in the choice of the shape of the insert, but the shape of the insert is of secondary importance in the present invention, and therefore no further description of the shape of the insert is required.
  • the present invention is concerned with the previously known findings only with a single aspect, namely with the attachment of the insert on the elastic fabric or the elastic knit of sports pants. This is a constructive detail, but plays an essential role in the comfort of the pants, as has been shown in practice.
  • Fig. 2 taken from EP-A-1269873, the area of the pant is shown enlarged, to which the insert is attached. From this it is clear how the insert 2 is connected to the elastic fabric or to the elastic knitted fabric 3 of the pants at individual points designated by x, which are distributed along the edge 4 of the insert 2.
  • FIG. 3 shows, for example, the most common type of such attachment, according to which the connection of the insert 2 with the elastic fabric or the knitwear (not shown in the figure) is effected by means of individual sewing points 6.
  • This again shown schematically Solution is also shown in Fig. 9, which shows a section perpendicular through the insert.
  • the insert according to the known state of the art has an elastic padding 5 which gives it softness, and a covering material 7 which covers the padding of the pad on the side in contact with the body.
  • a stitching point 7 which is attached to one of the connection points x distributed along the edge of the insert 2.
  • Analogous to bonding by means of an adhesive works another system of attachment of the insert 2 on the elastic knitwear 3, namely the application of Thermofixation, or according to a recent method of attachment, the thermal fusion or welding at small points.
  • this system differs in that two fabrics are bonded by means of local heating which causes melting of one or both of the fabrics, which are welded together after cooling, not that of the bonding, so that this system works in The figures appear as shown in Figures 3 and 10.
  • Each bonding point 8 can therefore also represent a thermofixation point or a weld point.
  • thermofixation which can also be accomplished by means of small Verschmelzungs. that are only a millimeter from each other, since other limits apply than in the bonding, because the material of the pants fabric and / or the liner 2 be thermoplastic need to be welded or at least softened when exposed to heat. Although this limits the choice of materials of usable materials for carrying out the present invention, it nevertheless constitutes a good alternative, and in certain cases, a highly cost effective embodiment of the present invention.
  • connection of the insert 2 with the elastic fabric or the knitwear of the pants is provided both by means of seams 6 ', 6 "at individual points x', x", as well as by means of Adhesions 8 'to 8 V ' and / or thermofixation at other points from x "to X V '''.
  • FIGS. 6 to 8 Another possibility for varying the wearing comfort then consists in providing a special arrangement of the fastening points with respect to the edges of the insert. Various of these possibilities are illustrated in FIGS. 6 to 8 and briefly described below.
  • Fig. 2 the solution is shown, which provides for the connection of the insert 2 with the elastic fabric or knit sewing points.
  • the sewing points denoted here by the same reference numeral 6 are provided aligned in the same direction as the edge 4 of the insert 2 and extend transversely to the thickness of the insert 2 for connecting the outer part 7 of the insert 2 (see also FIG. 9) the elastic fabric or the knitwear 3 of the pants.
  • the length of the individual seams 6 along the edge 4 may be a few millimeters, preferably a length of, for example, 1 to 5 mm.
  • sewing points are used, which are likewise simply designated by the reference numeral 6 in FIG. 6, and it is additionally provided that the sewing points 6 are perpendicular to the Edge 4 of the insert 2 are arranged "and that they extend transversely to the thickness of the insert 2, similar to the solution shown in Figures 2 and 9, the case where the outer part 7 of the insert 2 with the elastic fabric or the knitted fabric 5 of the pants 1 is connected.
  • the advantage of the present invention over the known prior art is the improvement of wearing comfort and the virtually complete avoidance of any friction generation between pants and body of the athlete. This is particularly important for the practice of competitive sports, primarily cycling, but also brings great advantage in use for occasionally sports driving, which often suffer because of lack of habituation easier under the frictional effects on the skin of the exposed body parts.
  • the distance between the individual along the edge 4 of the insert 2 arranged distributed attachment points x is preferably chosen greater than 5 cm.

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In particular in cycling but also in riding a horse or a motorcycle soft crotch pads (2) are attached to the special shorts (1) or trousers worn during this activity. Independent of the material of the pad (2) itself tensions occurred at the seams, which did not expand the same way as the fabric in relation to the movements of the user, and caused injuries to the affected body areas. The new design of a pair of shorts (1) is provided with protective pads (2) joined to the fabric with several short stretches of seams facilitating an expansion of the fabric into various directions.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Sporthose mit eingefügter Schutzeinlage gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a sports pants with inserted protective insert according to the preamble of claim 1.

Sporthosen solcher Art, kurze Hosen oder Sportanzüge, welche die Beine und den Rumpf des Sportlers mehr oder weniger bedecken, werden im praktischen Gebrauch besonders für Sportarten verwendet, bei denen man auf einem Sattel sitzt; insbesondere Radfahren, Reiten und ähnliche Sportarten. Solche Sportarten ergeben wegen der Stellung, in welcher sie ausgeübt werden, eine starke Beanspruchung der Körperteile, die mit dem Sattel in Berührung kommen, und die, sofern keine geeigneten Vorkehrungen getroffen werden, Schürfungen (Wolf) und Verletzungen auch schwerer Art an den sehr empfindlichen Körperteilen verursachen, die mit dem Sattel in Berührung kommen.Sports pants of this type, shorts or sports suits, which more or less cover the legs and torso of the athlete, are used in practical use, especially for sports in which one sits on a saddle; especially cycling, horseback riding and similar sports. Such sports, because of the position in which they are exercised, result in heavy use of the body parts which come into contact with the saddle and, unless suitable precautions are taken, cause grazes (wolves) and severe injuries to the very sensitive ones Cause body parts that come in contact with the saddle.

Um diesem Problem zu begegnen, sind bereits Lösungen vorgeschlagen worden, die Gegenstand von Patentanmeldungen und von erteilten Patenten wurden und darüber hinaus auch in allgemeinen Gebrauch gekommen sind. Alle diese Lösungen basieren darauf, dass auf der Innenseite der Hose, im wesentlichen soweit sie mit dem Sattel eines Fahrrades, eines Motorrades oder eines Pferdes oder ähnlich in Kontakt kommt, eine in geeigneter Weise gepolsterte Einlage angebracht wird, die den Zweck hat, die Wirkung der Reibung und der mechanischen Schläge der Körperteile gegen den Sattel zu dämpfen. Die Einlage, die im Fall von Radfahrer-Hosen oder -Anzügen auch Hosenboden-Einlage genannt wird, bestand anfänglich aus einem im wesentlichen steifen jedoch weichen Material, wie beispielsweise eine Lage eines Leders, z.B. Wildleder. Solche Einlagen wiesen die Eigenschaft auf, dass sie sich über ihre Dicke elastisch verformen lassen und so ein Kissen bilden, jedoch in Längsrichtung (also in ihrer Breite und Länge) nicht dehnbar sind. Da die Stoffe, aus denen die Hosen und Sportanzüge hergestellt werden, elastische Gewebe oder Maschenware sind, damit sie besser am Körper anliegen, konnte sich die Einlage, die immer längs ihres ganzen Umfangs durchgehend ohne Unterbruch befestigt wurde, nicht ausdehnen, um den Dehnungen des Sportanzuges zu folgen, so dass längs der Befestigungslinie der Einlage an der Anzugshose starke Spannungen zwischen dem Anzug und der Einlage erzeugt wurden, wodurch lokal stark gespannte Zonen am Anzug entstanden, die ihrerseits sehr unangenehme Reibung zwischen der Haut des Sportlers und dem Rand der Einlage verursachten.In order to address this problem, solutions have already been proposed that have been the subject of patent applications and patents granted and, moreover, have come into general use. All of these solutions are based on the fact that on the inside of the pants, as far as it comes into contact with the saddle of a bicycle, a motorcycle or a horse or the like, a suitably padded insert is placed, which has the purpose, the effect to dampen the friction and mechanical shocks of the body parts against the saddle. The insert, which in the case of bicyclist trousers or suits is also called a trouser bottom insert, initially consisted of a substantially stiff but soft material, such as a layer of a leather, eg suede. Such inserts have the property that they can be elastically deformed over their thickness and thus form a cushion, but in the longitudinal direction (ie in their width and length) are not stretchable. Since the fabrics used to make the trousers and sports suits are elastic fabrics or knitwear to better fit the body, the insole could be continuous along its entire circumference Without interruption, do not stretch to follow the strains of the sports suit, so along the line of attachment of the insert on the suit pants strong tension between the suit and the liner were created, which locally locally strained zones on the suit, which in turn very unpleasant Friction between the skin of the athlete and the edge of the insert caused.

Ein Beispiel einer solchen Lösung, die gegenwärtig als erste angemeldet ist, wird beispielsweise in der US-4961233 beschrieben, wo die gezeigte Einlage aus einem mittels thermischer Behandlung in Sattelform geformten Wildlederstück besteht und am Boden der Hose mit einer Naht längs ihres ganzen Umfangs angenäht ist. Diese Lösung wurde viele Jahre bis in die neuste Zeit angewendet, doch hat diese Lösung den Sportlern, insbesondere Radrennfahrern, nie wirklich zufriedenstellenden Komfort bieten könnenAn example of such a solution, which is currently registered first, is described, for example, in US-4961233, where the insert shown consists of a suede piece thermoformed by heat treatment and sewn to the bottom of the pants with a seam along its entire circumference , This solution has been in use for many years, but this solution has never been able to provide athletes, especially cyclists, with truly satisfying comfort

Aus diesem Grund hat sich in jüngster Zeit ein neuer Einlagentyp für Hosen durchgesetzt, nämlich Einlagen, die mit einem weichen und dehnbaren Material gepolstert sind, und auf der mit dem Körper des Radfahrers direkt in Kontakt kommenden Seite aus einem in allen Richtungen elastischen Stoff bestehen, um der Einlage (bzw. der Hosenboden-Einlage) zu erlauben, ihre Dimensionen den Körperbewegungen des Sportlers anzupassen.For this reason, a new type of trouser inserts has recently become established, namely pads padded with a soft and stretchy material, and on the side in direct contact with the body of the cyclist, made of an elastic material in all directions, to allow the insole (or the bottom of the pants) to adapt its dimensions to the athlete's body movements.

Ähnliche Einlagen sind beispielsweise in der EP-A-1269873 und in der EP-A-1179302 beschrieben, während analoge Lösungen bereits in den früheren US-5271101 und EP-A-064929 vorgesehen waren.Similar inserts are described, for example, in EP-A-1269873 and in EP-A-1179302, while analogous solutions have already been provided in the earlier US-5271101 and EP-A-064929.

In allen diesen vorgeschlagenen Lösungen wird die elastische Einlage (gemeint ist elastisch in Längs- und Querrichtung sowie natürlich in der Richtung der Dicke) am Gewebe des Anzugs längs des ganzen Randes befestigt, nämlich ohne Unterbrechung der Kontinuität.In all these proposed solutions, the elastic insert (meaning elastic in the longitudinal and transverse directions and, of course, in the direction of the thickness) is attached to the fabric of the suit along the whole edge, namely without interruption of continuity.

Diese Lösung, die sich zweifelsohne als besser erwiesen hat als die vorher beschriebene mit einer nicht-elastischen Einlage, weist immer noch einen Nachteil auf, nämlich dass, trotz der Elastizität in allen Richtungen in der Ebene der Einlage, der Bereich der Befestigung des Randes der Einlage, sei es durch Nähen oder Leimung oder Thermofixierung, am elastischen Gewebe dennoch eine Zone darstellt, in der Spannungen zwischen dem elastischen Gewebe der Hose oder des Sportanzugs und der Einlage entstehen. Es ist praktisch nicht möglich zu erreichen, dass das Material, aus dem die Hose gefertigt ist, das vorzugsweise mit Elastomerfasern hergestellt wird, um maximale Elastizität zu erreichen, genau der Elastizität der Einlage entspricht: Daher ist es unmöglich, wenn die Einlage auf dem Stoff der elastischen Hose längs des ganzen Randes der Einlage befestigt wird, das Auftreten von lokalen Spannungen längs des Randes der Einlage zu vermeiden, so dass trotz aller Anstrengungen, die Elastizitätseigenschaften des Materials der Hose jenen der Einlage anzugleichen, dennoch lokale Spannungen im Bereich des Randes der Einlage vorhanden bleiben und beim Sportler während seiner Aktivität Beschwerden verursachen, da jede Spannung auf dem Rand der Einlage, so klein sie auch sei, die Ausbildung von lokalen Rollen verursacht, die einen Reibungsdruck auf den Körper des Sportlers ausüben, der auf die Länge Schürfungen (Wolf) und Komfortverlust bewirken.This solution, which has undoubtedly proved to be better than the previously described with a non-elastic insert, still has a disadvantage, namely that, despite the elasticity in all directions in the Layer of the insert, the area of attachment of the edge of the insert, be it by sewing or sizing or heat-setting, on the elastic fabric yet represents a zone in which arise tensions between the elastic fabric of the pants or sports suit and the liner. It is virtually impossible to achieve that the material of which the trousers are made, which is preferably made with elastomeric fibers to achieve maximum elasticity, corresponds exactly to the elasticity of the insert: therefore, it is impossible to have the insole on the fabric the elastic pants are fastened along the entire edge of the insert, to avoid the occurrence of local tensions along the edge of the insert, so that despite all efforts to equalize the elastic properties of the material of the pants that of the insert, but local stresses in the region of the edge Insole, and cause discomfort to the athlete during his activity, since any tension on the edge of the insole, however small, causes the formation of localized rollers exerting a frictional pressure on the athlete's body Wolf) and loss of comfort.

Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung ist das Ausschalten der genannten Probleme bei Hosen und Sportanzügen, die mit elastischen Einlagen zum Schutz der Körperzonen der Sportler, insbesondere der Radfahrer, versehenen sind, die sich auf dem Sattel des verwendeten Sportgerätes abstützen.The aim of the present invention is to eliminate the aforementioned problems in pants and sports suits, which are provided with elastic inserts to protect the body zones of the athletes, especially the cyclist, which are supported on the saddle of the sports equipment used.

Dieses Ziel wird dank den Eigenschaften gemäss dem charakterisierenden Teil des Patentanspruchs 1 erreicht.This object is achieved thanks to the properties according to the characterizing part of patent claim 1.

Die Erfahrung hat gezeigt, dass überraschenderweise die letztgenannten noch verbleibenden Unannehmlichkeiten einer Hose oder eines modernen Sportanzugs, deren Gewebe elastisch und in allen Richtungen dehnbar ist, und deren Einlage bzw. Hosenboden-Einlage auch elastisch oder in allen Richtungen dehnbar ist, ausgeschaltet werden konnten, wenn das Befestigen des Randes der Einlage nicht wie nach dem Stand der Technik bekannt, längs der Ränder der Einlage über ihre ganze Länge, sondern nur an einzelnen Punkten längs den Rändern der Einlage erfolgt. Basierend auf diesem leicht erklärbaren Konzept, dass die Einlage am Stoff der Hose oder des Anzugs nur fixiert wird, um sicheres Halten sicherzustellen, trotz der oft energischen Bewegungen des Sportlers auf dem Sattel (die sonst eine Lageverschiebung zu Punkten ausserhalb der Bereiche grösster Beanspruchung verursachen würden), wobei sich gezeigt hat, dass die beste Art und Weise, ein Ansteigen lokaler Spannungen zwischen dem Stoff der Hose und der Einlage zu vermeiden, darin besteht, dass die Einlage bloss an einzelnen Punkten am Stoff der Hose fixiert wird, die längs der Ränder der Einlage verteilt sind. Auf diese Weise gelingt es, Hosen bzw. Sportanzüge herzustellen, die besten Schutz der empfindlichen Körperzonen sicherstellt, verbunden mit einem grösseren Tragkomfort, da die Spannungen zwischen dem Stoff der Hose und der Einlage bestmöglich abgebaut werden, welche die Hauptursache des Entstehens von Hautschürfungen (Wolf) am Benutzer darstellen.Experience has shown that, surprisingly, the latter remaining discomfort of a pair of pants or a modern sports suit whose fabric is elastic and extensible in all directions, and whose insert or pants bottom insert is also elastic or extensible in all directions, could be eliminated, if the fixing of the edge of the insert is not known as known in the art, along the edges the insert over its entire length, but only at individual points along the edges of the insert takes place. Based on this easy-to-explain concept, the insole on the fabric of the pants or suit is only fixed to ensure secure retention, despite the athlete's often vigorous movements on the saddle (which would otherwise cause a shift to points outside the areas of greatest stress ), in which it has been found that the best way to avoid an increase in local tensions between the fabric of the pants and the insert is that the insert is merely fixed at individual points on the fabric of the pants along the edges the deposit are distributed. In this way it is possible to produce pants or sports suits, which ensures the best protection of the sensitive body zones, combined with a greater wearing comfort, since the tensions between the fabric of the pants and the liner are best degraded, which is the main cause of skin abrasion (Wolf ) on the user.

Die abhängigen Ansprüche betreffen bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der vorliegenden Erfindung, die wirtschaftlich von Vorteil sind, wie dies in jedem einzelnen Fall erklärt wird, dank der leichten Anwendbarkeit der vorliegenden Erfindung.The dependent claims relate to preferred embodiments of the present invention which are economically advantageous, as explained in each case, thanks to the ease of use of the present invention.

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird im Folgenden unter Bezugnahme auf verschiedene in den Abbildungen dargestellte bevorzugte Ausführungsformen näher beschrieben. Die Abbildungen zeigen in der:

Fig. 1
Eine Übersicht der Sporthose mit der gemäss der vorliegenden Erfindung eingefügten Einlage in schematischer perspektivischer Ansicht;
Fig. 2
Einen Bereich der Sporthose gemäss der Fig. 1, im Detail dargestellt, um die Form der Einlage in der Gebrauchsstellung besser zu zeigen;
Figuren 3 bis 8
Verschiedene Ausführungsformen der vorliegenden Erfindung, in denen zu Vereinfachung der Darstellung bloss die Einlage in einer ebenen Fläche gezeigt ist, um verschiedene bevorzugte Arten der Befestigung der Einlage auf dem Stoff der Hose zu zeigen;
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Je ein Detail im Schnitt senkrecht durch die Einlage, zum Zeigen je einer bevorzugten Art der Befestigung der Einlage auf dem elastischen Stoff der Hose (bzw. des Sportanzugs).
The present invention will be further described below with reference to various preferred embodiments shown in the drawings. The pictures show in the:
Fig. 1
An overview of sports pants with the inserted according to the present invention insert in a schematic perspective view;
Fig. 2
A portion of the sports pants according to Figure 1, shown in detail to better show the shape of the insert in the position of use.
FIGS. 3 to 8
Various embodiments of the present invention, in which for simplicity of illustration only the deposit in a flat surface is shown to show various preferred ways of securing the insert to the fabric of the pants;
FIGS. 9 and 10
One detail in the vertical section through the insert, to show each a preferred way of attaching the insert on the elastic fabric of the pants (or sports suit).

In der Fig. 1 ist eine erfindungsgemässe Sporthose schematisch und teilweise im Schnitt gezeigt, wobei sichtbar wird, wie eine Einlage 2 im Schritt der Hose derart eingefügt wird, dass sie besten Schutz für die Körperteile des Sportlers gewährleistet, wenn dieser seine sportliche Aktivität ausübt, bei der er auf einem Sattel sitzen muss. Radfahren und Reiten sind zwei klassische Sportarten dieser Art, und es ist zu unterstreichen, dass die genaue Form der Einalge 2 der spezifischen Art des ausgeübten Sportes angepasst werden kann, in dem Sinn, dass die Einlage für einen Radrennfahrer sich in der Form von einer solchen für einen Reiter unterscheiden kann, usw. Auch das Geschlecht der Person, die den Sport ausübt, kann eine Rolle spielen für die Wahl der Form der Einlage, wobei jedoch die Form der Einlage im Rahmen der vorliegenden findung von sekundärer Bedeutung ist, weshalb hier keine weitere Beschreibung der Form der Einlage erforderlich ist. Dass in den Abbildungen vor allem auf die ideale Form der Einlage für Radfahrer Bezug genommen wird, ist ganz zufällig und hängt damit zusammen, dass sich die genannten Patentschriften, vorab die EP-A-1269873 und EP-A-1179302, auf Radfahreranzüge beziehen. Das letztere Dokument stellt somit den Stand der Technik dar, welcher der vorliegenden Erfindung am nächsten kommt, und deren Inhalt, ebenso wie jener der EP-A-1269873, ist als integraler Bestandteil der Beschreibung der vorliegenden Erfindung zu betrachten.In Fig. 1, a sports pants according to the invention is shown schematically and partly in section, it being visible how an insert 2 is inserted in the crotch of the pants so that it ensures best protection for the body parts of the athlete, if this exercises its athletic activity, where he has to sit on a saddle. Cycling and riding are two classic sports of this kind, and it should be emphasized that the exact form of the soles 2 can be adapted to the specific type of sport practiced, in the sense that the insole for a cyclist is in the form of one Also, the sex of the person performing the sport may play a role in the choice of the shape of the insert, but the shape of the insert is of secondary importance in the present invention, and therefore no further description of the shape of the insert is required. The fact that reference is made in the figures above all to the ideal shape of the pad for cyclists is entirely coincidental and relates to the fact that the aforementioned patents, in advance EP-A-1269873 and EP-A-1179302, relate to cyclists suits. The latter document thus represents the state of the art closest to the present invention, and its content, as well as that of EP-A-1269873, is to be regarded as an integral part of the description of the present invention.

Bezüglich der Form der Einlage, deren Dicke, Elastizität und Materialeigenschaften, und die Eigenschaften des Gewebes oder Gestricks, das die Hose bildet, usw., wird hier auf die genannten vorhergehenden Dokumente verwiesen, so dass die Notwendigkeit entfällt, hier die Erkenntnisse zu wiederholen, die den bekannten Stand der Technik darstellen.With regard to the shape of the insert, its thickness, elasticity and material properties, and the properties of the fabric or knitted fabric forming the pants, etc., reference is here made to the aforementioned prior documents, so that there is no need to repeat here the findings that represent the known state of the art.

Die vorliegende Erfindung befasst sich bezüglich der bisher bekannten Erkenntnisse nur mit einem einzigen Aspekt, nämlich mit der Befestigung der Einlage auf dem elastischen Gewebe bzw. dem elastischen Gestrick der Sporthose. Dabei handelt es sich um ein konstruktives Detail, das jedoch eine wesentliche Rolle für den Tragkomfort der Hose spielt, wie sich in der Praxis gezeigt hat.The present invention is concerned with the previously known findings only with a single aspect, namely with the attachment of the insert on the elastic fabric or the elastic knit of sports pants. This is a constructive detail, but plays an essential role in the comfort of the pants, as has been shown in practice.

In der aus der EP-A-1269873 entnommenen Fig. 2 ist der Bereich der Hose vergrössert dargestellt, an welchem die Einlage befestigt ist. Aus dieser ist sichtlich, wie die Einlage 2 mit dem elastischen Gewebe bzw. am elastischen Gewirk 3 der Hose an einzelnen mit x bezeichneten Punkten verbunden ist, die längs dem Rand 4 der Einlage 2 verteilt sind.In Fig. 2, taken from EP-A-1269873, the area of the pant is shown enlarged, to which the insert is attached. From this it is clear how the insert 2 is connected to the elastic fabric or to the elastic knitted fabric 3 of the pants at individual points designated by x, which are distributed along the edge 4 of the insert 2.

Die Art und Weise, in welcher die Einlage auf das Gewebe bzw. die Maschenware der Hose "gepunktet" ist, kann sehr verschieden sein. In den Figuren 3 bis 8 sind einige der bevorzugten Befestigungsweisen schematisch dargestellt, wobei daran zu erinnern ist, dass die Kriterien für die Wahl der Befestigungsart, abgesehen vom Komfort, den die Lösung bietet - d.h. von den mehr oder weniger spürbaren Schwierigkeiten beim Anziehen der Hose, welche die Befestigungspunkte allenfalls noch verursachen können, die jedoch immer noch viel geringer sind, als wenn die Einlage gemäss dem Stand der Technik längs der ganzen Länge des Randes befestigt ist - von verschiedenen anderen Faktoren abhängt, nämlich von den Herstellkosten in Abhängigkeit von der Fabrikations-Seriengrösse, von den mechanischen Eigenschaften der Einlage und des Stoffes auf dem sie zu befestigen ist, usw.The way in which the insert is "dotted" to the fabric or knitwear of the pants can be very different. Some of the preferred ways of fastening are shown diagrammatically in Figures 3 to 8, it being recalled that the criteria for choosing the type of fastening, apart from the comfort offered by the solution - i. from the more or less noticeable difficulties in putting on the trousers, which at most may still cause the attachment points, but which are still much less than when the insert according to the prior art is fastened along the whole length of the edge - of various other factors depending on the serial production size, on the mechanical properties of the insert and the material on which it is to be attached, etc.

In der Fig. 3 ist beispielsweise die gewöhnlichste Art einer solchen Befestigung gezeigt, gemäss welcher die Verbindung der Einlage 2 mit dem elastischen Gewebe bzw. der Maschenware (in der Figur nicht dargestellt) mittels einzelner Vernähungspunkten 6 erfolgt. Diese wiederum schematisch dargestellte Lösung ist auch in der Fig. 9 gezeigt, die einen Schnitt senkrecht durch die Einlage zeigt. In dieser Figur ist dargestellt, wie die Einlage gemäss dem bekannten Stand der Technik eine elastische Polsterung 5 aufweist, die ihr Weichheit verleiht, und einen Abdeckstoff 7, der die Polsterung der Einlage auf der mit dem Körper in Kontakt kommenden Seite abdeckt. An beiden Enden ist ersichtlich, wie die Einlage am Gewebe oder der Maschenware 3 mittels eines Vernähungspunktes 7 befestigt ist, der an einem der längs des Randes der Einlage 2 verteilten Verbindungspunkte x angebracht ist.3 shows, for example, the most common type of such attachment, according to which the connection of the insert 2 with the elastic fabric or the knitwear (not shown in the figure) is effected by means of individual sewing points 6. This again shown schematically Solution is also shown in Fig. 9, which shows a section perpendicular through the insert. In this figure it is shown how the insert according to the known state of the art has an elastic padding 5 which gives it softness, and a covering material 7 which covers the padding of the pad on the side in contact with the body. At both ends, it can be seen how the insert is secured to the fabric or knitwear 3 by means of a stitching point 7 which is attached to one of the connection points x distributed along the edge of the insert 2.

Diese Lösung mit einzelnen Vernähungspunkten ist die am einfachsten zu bewerkstelligende Verbindungsmethode, in dem Sinn, dass keine grossen Apparaturen erforderlich sind, aber nicht notwendigerweise die billigste, insbesondere wenn grosse Serien solcher Hosen herzustellen sind. In diesem Fall ist in der Regel viel Handarbeit einer Näherin erforderlich. Für kleine Serien ist diese Lösung jedoch absolut günstig und empfehlenswert.This solution with individual stitching points is the easiest to implement connection method, in the sense that no large appliances are required, but not necessarily the cheapest, especially if large series of such pants are to be produced. In this case, a lot of manual work by a seamstress is usually required. For small series, this solution is absolutely cheap and recommended.

Gemäss einer anderen Ausführungsvariante der vorliegenden Erfindung, wie sie in den Figuren 4 und 10 in Analogie zu den vorher beschriebenen Figuren 3 und 8 dargestellt ist, in welchen (auch in den anderen Figuren) die gleichen Bezugsziffern für analoge Elemente Verwendung finden, wird die Verbindung der Einlage 2 mit dem elastischen Gewebe bzw. der Maschenware (in der Fig. 4 nicht dargestellt) der Hose mittels Verklebung der Einlage auf dem Gewebe bzw. der Maschenware an einzelnen Verklebungspunkten 8 bewerkstelligt.According to another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 4 and 10 in analogy to the previously described Figures 3 and 8, in which (also in the other figures) the same reference numerals for analog elements are used, the compound the insert 2 with the elastic fabric or the knitwear (not shown in FIG. 4) of the pants by means of adhesive bonding of the insert on the fabric or the knitted fabric accomplished at individual bonding points 8.

Die Wahl des für die Verklebung verwendeten Produktes und der Verklebungsmethode (beispielsweise Verklebung mittels Schablone, in welcher Öffnungen für den Klebstoff vorgesehen sind, oder manuelles Anbringen einzelner Verklebungspunkte, usw.) ist der Kreativität des Herstellers überlassen, der unter Berücksichtigung der Kosten, der Seriengrösse, der verwendeten Materialien, usw., die beste Lösung auswählt. Auf jeden Fall entspricht die Verklebung der beiden Gewebe oder Maschenwaren untereinander (da es sich um solche handelt, wie auch aus der Fig. 10 ersichtlich ist, wobei die Polsterung 5 ohne weiteres einem Stoff gleichgesetzt werden kann) wohlbekannter Technik entspricht, die in der Kleiderkonfektion häufig eingesetzt wird, ist hier keine nähere Beschreibung mehr erforderlich. Die erwähnte Methode ergibt im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung beste Resultate.The choice of the product used for the bonding and the bonding method (for example, bonding by means of stencil in which openings are provided for the adhesive, or manual attachment of individual bonding points, etc.) is left to the creativity of the manufacturer, taking into account the cost of the series size choosing materials, etc., the best solution. In any case, the bonding of the two fabrics or knitwear corresponds to each other (since they are such, as is also apparent from Fig. 10, wherein the Upholstery 5 can be readily equated to a substance) well-known technique that is often used in garment clothing, no further description is required here. The mentioned method gives in the context of the present invention best results.

Analog zur Verklebung mittels eines Klebstoffes funktioniert ein anderes System der Befestigung der Einlage 2 auf der elastischen Maschenware 3, nämlich die Anwendung der Thermofixation, oder gemäss einer neueren Befestigungsmethode, die Thermofusion bzw. Verschweissung an kleinen Punkten. Bezüglich des grafischen Aussehens unterscheidet sich dieses System, das darin besteht, dass zwei Gewebe mittels lokaler Erwärmung verbunden werden, die ein Schmelzen des einen oder beider Gewebe verursacht, die nach Abkühlung miteinander verschweisst sind, nicht von jenem der Verklebung, so dass dieses System in den Abbildungen aussieht wie dies in den Figuren 3 und 10 dargestellt ist. Jeder Verklebungspunkt 8 kann daher auch einen Thermofixationspunkt oder einen Verschweissungspunkt darstellen. Dabei ist einleuchtend, dass bei Anwendung der Thermofixation, die auch mittels kleiner Verschmelzungspunkte bewerkstelligt werden kann, die bloss einen Millimeter von einander entfernt sind, da andere Grenzwerte gelten als bei der Verklebung, weil das Material des Hosenstoffes und/oder der Einlage 2 thermoplastisch sein müssen, um unter Wärmeeinwirkung verschweisst oder mindestens aufgeweicht werden zu können. Dies schränkt die Materialwahl der verwendbaren Materialien zur Ausführung der vorliegenden Erfindung zwar ein, bildet jedoch trotzdem eine gute Alternative, und in bestimmten Fällen eine überaus kostengünstige Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung.Analogous to bonding by means of an adhesive works another system of attachment of the insert 2 on the elastic knitwear 3, namely the application of Thermofixation, or according to a recent method of attachment, the thermal fusion or welding at small points. In terms of graphic appearance, this system differs in that two fabrics are bonded by means of local heating which causes melting of one or both of the fabrics, which are welded together after cooling, not that of the bonding, so that this system works in The figures appear as shown in Figures 3 and 10. Each bonding point 8 can therefore also represent a thermofixation point or a weld point. It is obvious that when using the thermofixation, which can also be accomplished by means of small Verschmelzungspunkte that are only a millimeter from each other, since other limits apply than in the bonding, because the material of the pants fabric and / or the liner 2 be thermoplastic need to be welded or at least softened when exposed to heat. Although this limits the choice of materials of usable materials for carrying out the present invention, it nevertheless constitutes a good alternative, and in certain cases, a highly cost effective embodiment of the present invention.

Gemäss einer weiteren, in der Fig. 5 dargestellten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung ist die Verbindung der Einlage 2 mit dem elastischen Gewebe oder der Maschenware der Hose sowohl mittels Nähten 6', 6" an einzelnen Punkten x', x" vorgesehen, als auch mittels Verklebungen 8' bis 8V' und/oder Thermofixation an anderen Punkten von x" bis XV'''.According to a further embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 5, the connection of the insert 2 with the elastic fabric or the knitwear of the pants is provided both by means of seams 6 ', 6 "at individual points x', x", as well as by means of Adhesions 8 'to 8 V ' and / or thermofixation at other points from x "to X V '''.

Diese Lösung mit "gemischten" Befestigungsarten (Nähte und Verklebungen und/oder Thermofixation und/oder thermische Verschweissung an kleinen Stellen) kann in bestimmten Fällen erlauben, die Eigenschaften der Verbindung den besonderen Gebrauchsanforderungen der Hose anzupassen, wobei jeweils jene Lösung gewählt wird, die beispielsweise die besten Voraussetzungen für Komfort bei geringsten Herstellungskosten bietet. Die vorliegende Erfindung bietet also die grösste Anpassbarkeit an alle Marktbedürfnisse.This solution with "mixed" types of fastening (seams and adhesions and / or thermofixation and / or thermal welding in small places) may in certain cases allow the properties of the compound to be adapted to the particular requirements of use of the pants, taking into account, for example, that solution the best conditions for comfort at the lowest cost. The present invention thus offers the greatest adaptability to all market needs.

Eine weitere Variationsmöglichkeit des Tragkomforts besteht sodann darin, eine besondere Anordnung der Beffestigungspunkte gegenüber den Rändern der Einlage vorzusehen. Verschiedene dieser Möglichkeiten sind in den Figuren 6 bis 8 dargestellt und im Folgenden kurz beschrieben.Another possibility for varying the wearing comfort then consists in providing a special arrangement of the fastening points with respect to the edges of the insert. Various of these possibilities are illustrated in FIGS. 6 to 8 and briefly described below.

In der Fig. 2 ist die Lösung gezeigt, die für die Verbindung der Einlage 2 mit dem elastischen Gewebe oder der Maschenware Vernähungspunkte vorsieht. Die hier mit der gleichen Bezugsziffer 6 bezeichneten Vernähungspunkte sind in der gleichen Richtung ausgerichtet vorgesehen wie der Rand 4 der Einlage 2 und erstrecken sich quer zur Dicke der Einlage 2 zum Verbinden des äusseren Teils 7 der Einlage 2 (vergleiche auch die Fig. 9) mit dem elastischen Gewebe bzw. der Maschenware 3 der Hose. Die Länge der einzelnen Nähte 6 längs des Randes 4 kann einige Millimeter betragen, vorzugsweise eine Länge von beispielsweise 1 bis 5 mm.In Fig. 2, the solution is shown, which provides for the connection of the insert 2 with the elastic fabric or knit sewing points. The sewing points denoted here by the same reference numeral 6 are provided aligned in the same direction as the edge 4 of the insert 2 and extend transversely to the thickness of the insert 2 for connecting the outer part 7 of the insert 2 (see also FIG. 9) the elastic fabric or the knitwear 3 of the pants. The length of the individual seams 6 along the edge 4 may be a few millimeters, preferably a length of, for example, 1 to 5 mm.

Gemäss einer anderen, in der Fig. 6 dargestellten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung werden wiederum zur Verbindung der Einlage 2 Vernähungspunkte verwendet, die in der Fig. 6 ebenfalls einfach mit der Bezugsziffer 6 bezeichnet sind, und zudem ist vorgesehen, dass die Vernähungspunkte 6 senkrecht zum Rand 4 der Einlage 2 angeordnet sind" und dass diese sich quer zur Dicke der Einlage 2 erstrecken, ähnlich wie dies bei der in den Figuren 2 und 9 dargestellten Lösung der Fall ist, wo der äussere Teil 7 der Einlage 2 mit dem elastischen Gewebe oder der Maschenware 5 der Hose 1 verbunden wird.According to another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 6, in turn, for the connection of the insert 2 sewing points are used, which are likewise simply designated by the reference numeral 6 in FIG. 6, and it is additionally provided that the sewing points 6 are perpendicular to the Edge 4 of the insert 2 are arranged "and that they extend transversely to the thickness of the insert 2, similar to the solution shown in Figures 2 and 9, the case where the outer part 7 of the insert 2 with the elastic fabric or the knitted fabric 5 of the pants 1 is connected.

Gemäss anderen bevorzugten Ausführungsvarianten der vorliegenden Erfindung, die in den Figuren 7 bzw. 8 dargestellt sind, und bei denen analog zu der in der Fig. 3 bzw. 6 gezeigten Lösung vorgesehen ist, dass wie die einzelnen Vernähungspunkte die Verklebungspunkte und/oder Thermofixationspunkte und/oder Verschweissungspunkte längs den Rändern 4 der Einlage 2 parallel zum Rand 4 selbst (Fig. 8) bzw. quer dazu verteilt angebracht sind (Fig. 7).According to other preferred embodiments of the present invention, which are shown in Figures 7 and 8, and in which, analogously to the solution shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, it is provided that the bonding points and / or thermofixation points and / or Verschweißungspunkte along the edges 4 of the insert 2 parallel to the edge 4 itself (Fig. 8) or transversely mounted distributed thereto (Fig. 7).

Die günstigste Wahl der Anordnung der Verklebungspunkte und/oder der Thermofixationspunkte und/oder der thermischen Verschweissung in kleinen Punkten bezüglich des Randes 4 der Einlage hängt, wie bereits oben für die Vernähungspunkte erwähnt, von verschiedenen Faktoren ab, unter welchen der Verwendungszweck der Hose und die Herstellungskosten ausschlaggebend sind. Die Wahl bleibt dem Können des Fachmanns vorbehalten, der für jeden Fall unter all den Möglichkeiten die optimale Lösung für den vorgesehenen Verwendungszweck der vorliegenden Erfindung wählen wird.The most favorable choice of the arrangement of the gluing points and / or the heat-setting points and / or the thermal welding in small points with respect to the edge 4 of the insert depends, as already mentioned above for the sewing points, on various factors, among which the intended use of the pants and the Production costs are decisive. The choice remains the skill of the skilled person, who will choose the best solution for the intended use of the present invention for all cases in all cases.

Der Vorteil der vorliegenden Erfindung gegenüber dem bekannten Stand der Technik besteht, wie die praktische Erfahrung aus der Durchführung zahlreicher Tragversuche erwiesen hat, in der Verbesserung des Tragkomforts und in der praktisch vollständigen Vermeidung jeder Reibungserzeugung zwischen Hose und Körper des Sportlers. Dies ist besonders wichtig für die Ausübung von Wettkampf-Sportarten, in erster Linie Radrennfahren, bringt aber auch grossen Vorteil im Gebrauch für gelegentlich Sport Treibende, die oft gerade wegen mangelnder Gewöhnung leichter unter den Reibungseffekten an der Haut der exponiertesten Körperteile leiden.The advantage of the present invention over the known prior art, as has been proven by the practical experience of carrying out numerous load-bearing tests, is the improvement of wearing comfort and the virtually complete avoidance of any friction generation between pants and body of the athlete. This is particularly important for the practice of competitive sports, primarily cycling, but also brings great advantage in use for occasionally sports driving, which often suffer because of lack of habituation easier under the frictional effects on the skin of the exposed body parts.

Der Abstand zwischen den einzelnen längs des Randes 4 der Einlage 2 verteilt angeordneten Befestigungspunkten x wird dabei vorzugsweise grösser als 5 cm gewählt.The distance between the individual along the edge 4 of the insert 2 arranged distributed attachment points x is preferably chosen greater than 5 cm.

Liste der in den Figuren verwendeten BezugsziffernList of reference numerals used in the figures

11
Hosetrousers
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Schutzeinlage oder HosenbodeneinlageProtective insert or trouser bottom insert
33
Gewebe oder MaschenwareFabric or knitwear
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Rand der SchutzeinlageEdge of the protective insert
55
Polsterungupholstery
6, 6', 6"6, 6 ', 6 "
VernähungspunktVernähungspunkt
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Abdeckstoffcover cloth
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Verklebungs- oder Thermofixations- oder kleine VerschweissungspunkteBonding or thermofixation or small weld points

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  1. Sports trousers and shorts with protective lining consisting of a piece of lining or seat panel lining (2) for the protection of the body areas of the user when supported by the saddle or seat of sports equipment, in particular by the saddle of a bicycle with the shorts being manufactured from an elastic woven or knitted fabric and the lining consisting of a soft material which is elastic in all directions
    characterised in that the lining (2) is attached to the elastic woven or knitted fabric (3) of the shorts (1) at a number of points (x) along the edge (4) of the lining (2).
  2. Sports trousers and shorts according to claim 1
    characterised in that the attachment of the lining (2) to the woven or knitted fabric (3) of the shorts (1) is by means of localised spot stitching (6).
  3. Sports trousers and shorts according to claim 1,
    characterised in that the bonding between lining (2) and the elastic woven or knitted fabric (3) of the shorts (1) is by the glueing of the lining to the woven or knitted fabric at localised places (8).
  4. Sports trousers and shorts according to claim 1,
    characterised in that the bonding between lining (2) and the elastic woven or knitted fabric (3) of the shorts (1) is by thermofixation and / or thermal welding at small spots in localised places (8).
  5. Sports trousers and shorts according to claims 1 to 4,
    characterised in that the bonding between the lining (2) and the elastic woven or knitted fabric (3) of the shorts (1) is by stitching (6', 6") in localised places (x', x") as well as gluing and / or thermofixation and / or thermal welding in small spots in different places (from x"' to xv ''') on the edge (4) of the lining (2).
  6. Sports trousers and shorts according to claim 2,
    characterised in that the the localised stitching (6) is designed to follow the line of the edge (4) of the lining (2) and to take in the thickness of the lining (2) attaching the outer part (7) of the lining (2) to the elastic woven or knitted fabric (3) of the shorts (1).
  7. Sports trousers and shorts according to claim 2,
    characterised in that the localised stitching (6) is designed to run at right angles to the edge (4) of the lining (2) taking in the thickness of the lining (2) attaching the outer part (7) of the lining (2) to the elastic woven or knitted fabric (3) of the shorts (1).
  8. Sports trousers and shorts according to claims 3 or 4,
    characterised in that the glueing and / or the thermofixation spots and / or the welding spots are arranged parallel to the edge (4) of the lining (2) in small spots (Fig. 8).
  9. Sports trousers and shorts according to claim 3 or 4
    characterised in that the glueing spots and / or the thermofixation spots (8) are at right angles to the edge (4) of the lining (2) (Fig. 7).
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