VOLUME-ADJUSTABLE COMPENSATION BRASSIERE

Abstract

The present invention relates to a volume-adjustable compensation brassiere that is configured such that a user can conveniently adjust the brassiere to a desired volume. The volume-adjustable compensation brassiere includes: a pair of bra cups formed by arc-shaped lines in a form surrounding the overall protruding breasts; and a wearing band configured to connect the bra cups, to be worn around the chest, and to be fastened at both ends thereof through hook-eye fastening. A plurality of first coupling means is formed on the front of each of the bra cups, and compensation covers are each teamed in a shape covering the overall front of a corresponding one of the bra cups and are each provided with second coupling means configured to be coupled with the first coupling means.

Claims

1. A volume-adjustable compensation brassiere comprising: a pair of bra cups (100) formed by arc-shaped lines in a form surrounding overall protruding breasts; and a wearing band (200) configured to connect the bra cups (100), to be worn around a chest, and to be fastened at both ends thereof through hook-eye fastening; wherein a plurality of first coupling means (110) is formed on a front of each of the bra cups (100), and compensation covers (300) are each formed in a shape covering the overall front of a corresponding one of the bra cups (100) and are each provided with second coupling means (310) configured to be coupled with the first coupling means (110).

2. The volume-adjustable compensation brassiere of claim 1, wherein the first coupling means (110) of the bra cups (100) and the second coupling means (310) of the compensation covers (300) are each applied as any one of a Velcro tape, a button, and a hook-eye fastener.

3. The volume-adjustable compensation brassiere of claim 1, wherein the compensation covers (300) comprise first compensation covens (300a), second compensation covers (300b), and third compensation covers (300c) having different thicknesses, and thus a user selects and couples the compensation covers (300) having a desired thickness.

4. The volume-adjustable compensation brassiere of claim 3, wherein a thickness of the compensation covers (300) is adjusted by superimposing two or more of each of the first compensation covers (300a), each of the second compensation covers (300b), and each of the third compensation covets (300c) on each other in a longitudinal direction.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be more dearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which;

[0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a volume-adjustable compensation brassiere according to the present invention;

[0017] FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing an example of the coupling between a bra cup and a compensation cover according to the present invention;

[0018] FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing a state in which the bra cup and the compensation cover have been coupled to each other according to the present invention;

[0019] FIGS. 4(A), 4(B) and 4(C) are views showing first, second and third compensation covers having different thicknesses according to the present invention;

[0020] FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing an example in which first and second compensation covers are coupled to a bra cup according to the present invention;

[0021] FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a state in which the first and second compensation covers have been coupled to the bra cup according to the present invention; and

[0022] FIG. 7 is a view showing still another embodiment in which resin coating layers are further formed on the portions where the bra op and the compensation cover according to the present invention come into contact with each other.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, in the following description of the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a related well-known function or component may make the gist of the present invention unnecessarily obscure, the detailed description will be omitted.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention provides a volume-adjustable brassiere including: a pair of bra ops 100 formed by arc-shaped lines in a form that surrounds overall protruding breasts; and a wearing band 200 configured to connect the bra cups 100, to be worn around the chest, and to be fastened at both ends thereof through hook-eye fastening; wherein a plurality of first coupling means 110 is famed on the front of each of the bra cups 100, and compensation covers 300 are each formed in a shape covering the overall front of a corresponding one of the bra cups 100 and are each provided with second coupling means 310 configured to be coupled with the first coupling means 110.

[0025] The bra cups 100 are each configured in a form surrounding an overall portion protruding from the chest, i.e., an overall breast, and are each thinner titan each of the compensation covers 300. Each of the bra cups 100 includes an inner lining, an outer layer, and a basic pad disposed therebetween Since this sectional configuration corresponds to a general configuration, detailed descriptions thereof in the specification and detailed illustrations thereof in the drawings will be omitted.

[0026] The first coupling means 110 are formed on the front of each of the bra cups 100 corresponding to the outer side of the bra cup 100, and function to be coupled with the second coupling means 310 of a corresponding one of the compensation covers 300 and fasten the compensation cover 300. The first coupling means 110 arc formed at at least 4 or 5 spots on the front of the bra cup 100. The reason for this is that coupling force is weak when the number of coupling portions is excessively small and the inconvenience of coupling and separation is serious when the number of coupling portions is excessively large.

[0027] Furthermore, the coupling between the first coupling means 110 and the second coupling means 310 is preferably implemented by any one of a Velcro tape, a button (a snap button or a circular button), and a hook-eye fester. A Velcro tape is preferably applied in order to facilitate the coupling and separation of the compensation covers 300 and to maintain a predetermined level of coupling force.

[0028] The second coupling means 310 are formed on the inner side of the compensation cover 300 according to the present invention, as described above. Furthermore, since the compensation covers 300 are thicker than the bra cups 100 and coupled in a form covering the overall fronts of the compensation covers 300, the compensation covers 300 are shown as the shapes of the bra cups 100 when they are coupled. Accordingly, an advantage arises in that a natural appearance is obtained even when the compensation covers 300 are coupled. When the color or pattern of the compensation covers 300 is different from that of the bra cups 100, it may be possible to have an effect of replacing underwear only by coupling the compensation covers 300.

[0029] FIGS. 2 and 3 are views showing an example of the coupling of the compensation covers 300 and a state in which the coupling of the compensation covers 300 has been completed. The compensation covers 300 are coupled in such a manner dial the first coupling means 110 formed on the outer sides (fronts) of the bra cups 100 are coupled with the second coupling means 310 formed on the inner sides of the compensation covers 300. The coupling between the first coupling means 110 and the second coupling means 310 may be performed via any one of a Velcro tape, a button (a snap button or a circular button), and a hook-eye fester. A Velcro tape is preferably applied in order to provide the convenience of the coupling of the compensation covers 300, as shown in the drawings.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 4, according to the present invention, the compensation covers 300 may include first compensation covers 300a, second compensation covers 300b, and third compensation covers 300c having different thicknesses, and thus a user may select and couple the compensation covers 300 having a desired thickness.

[0031] Additionally, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the thickness of the compensation covers 300 may be adjusted by superimposing two or more of each of the first compensation covers 300a, each of the second condensation covers 300b, and each of the third compensation covers 300c on each other in a longitudinal direction. In other words, the volume may be adjusted by using only each of the first compensation covers 300a, by combining each of the second compensation covers 300b and each of the first compensation covers 300a and using them, or by combining each of the first compensation corns 300a, each of the second compensation covers 300b, and each of the third compensation covers 300c depending on the degree of adjustment of the thickness.

[0032] In order to combine the first, second and third compensation covers 300a, 300b and 300c, third coupling means 320 configured to be coupled with the second compensation covers 300b need to be formed on the outer sides of the first compensation covers 300a. Furthermore, it will be apparent that third coupling means 320 configured to be coupled with the third compensation covers 300c are formed on the outer sides of the second compensation covers 300b in the same manner.

[0033] FIG. 7 shows still another embodiment of the present invention, in which resin coating layers 400 are formed on the outer side of each of the bra cups 100 and the inner side of each of the compensation covers 300, and thus the bra cups 100 and the compensation covers 300 come into close contact with each other and thus prevent a slip therebetween and increase coupling force. In other words, the remaining portions excluding foe portions where the first coupling means 110 and the second coupling means 310 are coupled to each other may have low coupling force. Accordingly, this may be solved by further forming resin coating layers 400 having high frictional force on the portions, where coupling force is not applied, in order to compensate for the coupling force of the compensation covers 300.

[0034] Additionally, when the resin coating layers 400 are formed throughout foe overall corresponding surfaces of the bra cups 100 and the compensation covers 300, air permeability may be deteriorated. Accordingly, it is preferable to circulate internal and external air while maintaining coupling force by forming a plurality of fine hole-shaped through holes (not shown) through each of the resin coating layers 400.

[0035] Furthermore, the resin coating layers 400 are preferably applied in a transparent color in order to prevent the original designs and colors of the bra cups 100 and the compensation covers 300 from being spoiled.

[0036] According to the present invention, the first coupling means are formed on the fronts of bra cups and the second coupling means configured to be coupled with the first coupling means are formed on the compensation covers, and thus the compensation covers are coupled with the outsides of the bra cups, thereby providing the effect of facilitating coupling and separation and the effect of offering a comfortable fit.

[0037] Furthermore, the compensation covers according to the present invention are configured to compensate for the overall bra cups, and thus there provided the effect of looking natural when a user wears clothes even when the thickness of the brassiere is increased.

[0038] Although the above description has been given with reference to the embodiments of the present invention, various modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention