US20260083195A1
2026-03-26
18/933,243
2024-10-31
Smart Summary: A nursing garment is designed to make breastfeeding and using a breast pump easier. It has shoulder straps with clasps that help hold everything in place. There’s an inner layer with an opening for a breast pump or to expose a nipple for breastfeeding. A second clasp connects this inner layer to the garment, allowing for easy access. The outer layer also has a clasp that connects to the shoulder strap, ensuring everything stays secure while in use. 🚀 TL;DR
The present application discloses a nursing garment comprising: shoulder strap; a first clasp connected to the shoulder strap, the first clasp having a first hook and a first slot; an inner layer with an opening configured to support part of a breast pump inserted into the opening, or to allow a user's nipple to be exposed for breastfeeding; a second clasp connected to the inner layer, configured to removably connect the inner layer to the first slot; and an outer layer with a third clasp connected to it, the third clasp configured to detachably connect the outer layer to the first hook.
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Fastening devices specially adapted for garments Brassiére fasteners
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Brassieres for nursing mothers
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Shoulder or like straps separable or adjustable
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Fastening devices specially adapted for garments
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Shoulder or like straps
The present application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202422306051.9, filed on Sep. 20, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
The present application relates to the technical field of garment and in particular to a nursing garment and a clasp assembly.
When using a breast pump, the mother must manually hold the breast flange or shield over the exposed portion of the breast. Due to the length of time required to express milk when using a pump, a woman will often express milk from both breasts simultaneously. To express milk from both breasts the woman must hold the breast flange or shield with each hand against her breast, leaving her in an awkward position, making it difficult to do something as simple as operating the breast pump. As a result, the nursing mother will not have the full use of both hands to perform other tasks. It would be advantageous to develop a device that would enable a mother to use a breast pump while allowing her the free use of her hands to perform other tasks.
A hands-free breast pump enables a mother to simultaneously massage her breasts to promote milk ejection, a feature that most currently available breast pumps do not offer, or it allows the mother to engage in other activities while pumping. To alleviate the drawbacks of manually holding a breast pump during milk expression, a supportable breast pump or a nursing garment is typically provided, which generally includes at least two layers: an inner layer with openings designed for breastfeeding or for inserting the breast pump, and an outer layer that covers the inner layer when worn normally, ensuring privacy.
Conventional nursing garments often suffer from issues such as inconvenience in disassembly or discomfort when worn. When small-sized fasteners are used in the design, they may interfere with one another, causing discomfort as the fasteners can press against the body. Additionally, the process of detaching or attaching the inner and outer layers is not as smooth as desired.
In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this application provides a nursing garment and a clasp assembly designed to address issues with unsmooth detachment and connection.
In order to solve the above technical problem, one embodiment of this application proposes a nursing garment comprising: shoulder strap; a first clasp, wherein the first clasp is connected to the shoulder strap and includes a first hook and a first slot; an inner layer, wherein the inner layer has an opening configured to support at least a portion of a breast pump inserted into the opening or configured to allow a user's nipple to be exposed through the opening for breastfeeding; a second clasp, wherein the second clasp is connected to the inner layer and is configured to removably attach the inner layer to the first slot; and an outer layer and a third clasp, wherein the third clasp is connected to the outer layer and is configured to removably attach the outer layer to the first hook.
In an embodiment, the second clasp includes a second hook that matches the first slot.
In an embodiment, the third clasp includes a second slot that matches the first hook.
In an embodiment, the opening is formed between three edges of the inner layer, and the three edges at least partially overlap.
In an embodiment, the elasticity of the three edges is greater than the elasticity of other portions of the inner layer.
In an embodiment, the opening is a slit.
In an embodiment, the first slot is positioned below the first hook when the nursing garment is worn.
In an embodiment, the second hook is configured to protrude in a direction away from the wearer when the nursing garment is worn and the second hook is connected to the first slot.
In an embodiment, the first clasp further includes a substrate, wherein the first hook and the first slot are both provided on the substrate, and the substrate includes a first connecting structure for attaching the shoulder strap.
In an embodiment, the nursing garment further comprising a support strap, the first clasp further includes a substrate, wherein the first hook and the first slot are both provided on the substrate, and the substrate includes a second connecting structure for attaching the support strap.
In an embodiment, the second connecting structure is positioned between the first hook and the first slot.
In an embodiment, the second hook protrudes inward, toward the wearer, when engaged with the first slot and the nursing garment is worn.
In an embodiment, wherein the substrate gradually narrows in width along a direction from the first hook to the first slot.
In an embodiment, wherein the first connecting structure is positioned above the first hook.
In an embodiment, the first hook comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being connected to the substrate, the second portion connected to the first portion through a bent transition, and the first portion including a protrusion.
In order to solve the above technical problem, another embodiment of this application proposes a clasp assembly comprising: a first clasp, wherein the first clasp includes a first hook and a first slot; a second clasp, wherein the second clasp is configured to removably attach to the first slot; and a third clasp, wherein the third clasp is configured to removably attach to the first hook.
In an embodiment, wherein the second clasp includes a second hook that matches the first slot.
In an embodiment, wherein the third clasp includes a second slot that matches the first hook.
In an embodiment, wherein the clasp assembly is applied to a garment, the first slot is positioned below the first hook when the garment is worn.
In an embodiment, wherein the clasp assembly is applied to a garment, the second hook is configured to protrude in a direction away from the wearer when the garment is worn and the second hook is connected to the first slot.
The present exemplary embodiment ensures smooth detachment and connection of the clasp by configuring the nursing garment to include: shoulder strap; a first clasp connected to the shoulder strap, wherein the first clasp includes a first hook and a first slot; an inner layer with an opening supporting at least partially an inserted breast pump or allowing the user's nipple to be exposed through the opening for breastfeeding; a second clasp connecting the inner layer removably to the first slot; and an outer layer and a third clasp connecting the outer layer removably to the first hook.
In order to more clearly describe the technical solutions of the embodiments or the prior art in this application, a brief introduction of the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be provided below. It should be understood that the drawings described below are merely illustrative of certain embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, additional drawings can be derived from the structures shown in these drawings without requiring inventive efforts.
FIG. 1 is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the nursing garment with the outer layer in a lifted state;
FIG. 2 is a side view schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the nursing garment with the second clasp and the third clasp both separated from the first clasp;
FIG. 3 is a rear view schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the nursing garment with the second clasp and the third clasp both connected to the first clasp;
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first, second, and third clasp in a connected state in one embodiment of the present application;
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first clasp in one embodiment of the present application;
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second clasp in one embodiment of the present application;
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third clasp in one embodiment of the present application.
The objectives, features, and advantages of the present application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and by referring to the accompanying drawings.
In this application, the terms “provided,” “disposed,” and “connected” should be broadly understood. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integrated structures. They may indicate mechanical connections or electrical connections, direct connections, or indirect connections through an intermediary, or they may refer to internal communication between two devices, components, or parts. A person skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application according to the context.
The terms “center,” “longitudinal,” “transverse,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “radial,” and “circumferential” indicate directional or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the figures. These terms are used solely to simplify and clarify the description of the present application and should not be interpreted as limiting the invention to a specific orientation, construction, or operation.
Additionally, the terms “first” and “second” are used only for descriptive purposes and should not be understood as indicating relative importance or implying the number of features. Therefore, a “first” or “second” feature may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, “multiple” means at least two, such as two or three, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
Moreover, the above terms, in addition to indicating directional or positional relationships, may also have other meanings. For example, the term “top” may also refer to attachment or connection relationships. A person skilled in the art can understand these terms according to the specific context.
Breastfeeding offers numerous benefits for both infants and nursing women. Breast milk contains all the essential nutrients needed for an infant's growth and development. Breastfed infants tend to be healthier, with fewer incidences of middle ear infections and respiratory tract infections, and they have a lower risk of allergies, cancer, childhood diabetes, and obesity. They are also less prone to heart disease, eczema, and asthma. For breastfeeding women, it can reduce the chances of postpartum bleeding and anemia, aid in uterine recovery, and help burn an additional 500 calories per day.
However, due to work schedules and other time demands, not all nursing women can feed their babies on demand. Consequently, many use breast pumps to extract and store breast milk for feeding. A breast pump system typically includes a breast shield, a funnel-shaped device with a conical area that fits against the breast with the nipple centered in the shield. When negative pressure is applied, the nipple is drawn into the shield's tubular section, usually into the nipple channel. The nipple channel connects to other components of the breast milk collection kit, allowing periodic negative pressure to be applied inside the breast shield. This connection also provides a flow path for the expressed milk, enabling its collection in a container. The container can be a breast milk bottle with a screw cap, which can later be used as a baby feeding bottle. Nursing women often need to hold the breast shield in place to express milk.
It is foreseeable that securing the breast shield by hand is inconvenient and restricts what tasks women can perform during pumping. Although various bras and nursing garments have been developed to hold the breast shield, they generally do not secure it well, requiring adjustments or repositioning.
Please refer to FIG. 1 to 7 together. FIG. 1 is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the nursing garment with the outer layer in a lifted state; FIG. 2 is a side view schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the nursing garment with the second clasp and the third clasp both separated from the first clasp; FIG. 3 is a rear view schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the nursing garment with the second clasp and the third clasp both connected to the first clasp; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first, second, and third clasp in a connected state in one embodiment of the present application; FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first clasp in one embodiment of the present application; FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second clasp in one embodiment of the present application; FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third clasp in one embodiment of the present application.
As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the nursing garment may include shoulder strap 10, first clasp 20, second clasp 30, inner panel 40, third clasp 50, and outer panel 60.
Referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 3, and further to FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, and FIG. 7. The first clasp 20 is connected to the shoulder strap 10, and a first hook 21 and a first slot 22 are provided on the first clasp 20. The first clasp 20 includes a first hook 21 and a first slot 22. In some embodiments, the first clasp 20 is sewn onto the shoulder strap 10, while in other embodiments, the first clasp 20 may be connected to the shoulder strap 10 by other means. In some embodiments, one end of the first clasp 20 is sewn on the shoulder strap 10, and in other embodiments, the middle part of the first clasp 20 can be sewn on the shoulder strap 10.
As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, the inner layer 40 is provided with an opening 41, and the opening 41 is configured to support at least a portion of a breast pump at least partially inserted into the opening 41, or the opening 41 is provided to allow a user's nipple to be exposed through the opening 41 for breastfeeding. In some embodiments, the opening 41 can be used to support the breast pump, and in other embodiments, the opening can be used for breastfeeding. The opening used to support the breast pump and the opening used for breastfeeding adopt different structures, and the details can be seen in the following description.
Referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 4, the second clasp 30 is connected to the inner layer 40, and the second clasp 30 is configured to removably attach the inner layer 40 to the first slot 22. In some embodiments, one end of the second clasp 30 is sewn on the inner layer 40, and in other embodiments, the second clasp 30 can be connected to the inner layer 40 in other ways, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present application. In some embodiments, the second clasp 30 can be connected to the upper end of the inner layer 40, and in other embodiments, the second clasp 30 can also be connected to other positions of the inner layer 40, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present application.
The third clasp 50 is connected to the outer layer 60, and the third clasp 50 is configured to removably attach the outer layer 60 to the first hook 21. In some embodiments, one end of the third clasp 50 is sewn on the outer layer 60. In other embodiments, the third clasp 50 can also be connected to the outer layer 60 in other ways, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application. In some embodiments, the third clasp 50 can be connected to the upper end of the outer layer 60. In other embodiments, the third clasp 50 can be connected to other positions of the outer layer 60, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application.
In one use scenario, the third clasp 50 is detached from the first hook 21 of the first clasp 20, thereby allowing the outer layer 60 to flip downward, thereby exposing the opening 41 on the inner layer 40, through which breastfeeding or pumping can be performed. When the third clasp 50 is reconnected to the first hook 21, the outer layer 60 at least covers the opening 41 on the inner layer 40. It should be understood that the outer layer 60 can completely cover the inner layer 40, or the outer layer 60 can at least partially cover the inner layer 40.
In one usage scenario, when the third clasp 50 is detached from the first hook 21 of the first clasp 20 and the second clasp 30 is detached from the first slot 22, the outer layer 60 is flipped downward and the inner layer 40 is flipped downward, thereby fully exposing the breast for breastfeeding.
In the embodiment of the present application, when the overall volume is designed to be small in the above manner, there will be no interference between clasps, which can ensure smooth removal and connection of the clasps.
Referring to FIG. 6, in one embodiment, the second clasp 30 is provided with a second hook 31 that matches the first slot 22.
As shown in FIG. 7, in one embodiment, the third clasp 50 is provided with a second slot 51 that matches the first hook 21.
As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, in some embodiments of the present application, an opening 41 is formed between three edges 42, 43, 44 of the inner layer 40, and the three edges 42, 43, 44 at least partially overlap. The opening 41 of this embodiment is suitable for supporting a breast pump for breast pumping, and the three edges 42, 43, 44 are used to stably support the breast pump. The three edges 42, 43, 44 are located on the inner side of the inner layer 40, not the outer side. Any two of the three edges 42, 43, 44 are not parallel to each other.
In one embodiment, the elasticity of the three edges 42, 43, 44 is greater than the elasticity of other portions of the inner layer 40. By setting the elasticity of the three edges 42, 43, 44 to be greater than that of other portions, the three edges 42, 43, 44 can be contracted when supporting the breast pump to achieve a stable supporting force. In some embodiments, the three edges can be implemented by pasting one or more layers of reinforcement strips through a gluing process, and the middle adhesive film of the gluing process has elasticity.
In some embodiments, the opening can also be a slit. In this embodiment, the slit is used to allow the wearer's breast or a part of the breast (e.g., nipple) to pass through, so as to breastfeed.
It should be understood that the shape and structure of the opening are not limited to the ones described in the embodiments of the present application, as long as they can support a breast pump or allow the nipple to pass through for breastfeeding.
As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, in one embodiment, the first slot 22 is arranged to be located below the first hook 21 when the nursing garment is worn. The first slot 22 is positioned below the first hook 21 when the nursing garment is worn. In this embodiment, by arranging the first slot 22 below the first hook 21, when the third clasp 50 is connected to the first hook 21 and the second clasp 30 is connected to the first slot 22, the two will not interfere with each other, and in the absence of interference, the overall size of the connecting clasp can be designed to be more compact, which can ensure the smoothness of disassembly and connection. In some embodiments, the first slot 22 can also be arranged to be above the first hook 21 when the nursing garment is worn, and this embodiment of the present application is not limited to this.
In one embodiment, the second hook 31 is configured to protrude in a direction away from the wearer when the nursing garment is worn and the second hook 31 is connected to the first slot 22. In this way, the comfort of the wearer can be improved, and the second hook 31 will not press against the wearer's body and cause discomfort. In another embodiment, the second hook 31 is configured to protrude in a direction close to the wearer when the nursing suit is worn and the second hook 31 is connected to the first slot 22, which is not limited in this embodiment of the present application.
In one embodiment, the first clasp 20 includes a substrate 23, the first hook 21 and the first slot 22 are both arranged on the substrate 23, the first slot 22 penetrates the substrate 23, and the first slot 22 is used to cooperate with the second hook 31 on the second clasp 30 to form a detachable connection structure of a hook and loop. The first slot 22 is provided through the thickness direction of the substrate 23.
In one embodiment, the first hook 21 is connected to the substrate 23 and protrudes from the surface of the substrate 23, and the first hook 21 is spaced apart from the first slot 22. In this way, the first hook 21 and the first slot 22 can be prevented from interfering with the second clasp 30 and the third clasp 50 respectively, thereby improving the smoothness of disassembly or connection. For example, the first hook 21 is set at the first position of the substrate 23, and the first slot 22 is set at the second position of the substrate 23, and the first position and the second position are spaced apart.
In one embodiment, the substrate 23 is provided with a first connecting structure 231 for connecting the shoulder strap 10. The first connecting structure 231 may be a slot or a hole provided on the substrate 23, the slot or the hole being provided through the substrate 23, the width of the slot or the hole being provided to allow the shoulder strap 10 to pass through and be fixedly connected with the substrate 23, for example, after the shoulder strap 10 passes through the slot or the hole, the end of the shoulder strap 10 is sewn with the non-end position of the shoulder strap 10. It should be understood that the first connecting structure 231 is not limited to the structure of the slot or the hole, and other connecting structures may also be used as long as they can be connected with the shoulder strap 10.
As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, in one embodiment, the nursing garment further includes a support strap 80, the first clasp 20 further includes a substrate 23, the first hook 21 and the first slot 22 are both arranged on the substrate 23, and the substrate 23 is provided with a second connecting structure 232 for connecting the support strap 80. The second connecting structure 232 can be a slot or a hole arranged on the substrate 23, the slot or the hole is arranged through the substrate 23, and the width of the slot or the hole is set to allow the support substrate 80 to pass through and be fixedly connected with the substrate 23, for example, after the end of the support strap 80 passes through the slot or the hole, the end of the support strap 80 is sewn with the non-end position of the support strap 80. It should be understood that the second connecting structure 80 is not limited to the structure of the slot or the hole, and other connecting structures can also be used as long as it can be connected with the support strap 80.
As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, in one embodiment, the second connecting structure 232 is positioned between the first hook 21 and the first slot 22. In the above description, the first hook 21 and the first slot 22 are preferably disposed at intervals, so that the second clasp 30 and the third clasp 50 can be prevented from interfering with each other, and the second connecting structure 232 is disposed between the first position and the second position. By disposing the second connecting structure 232 between the first hook 21 and the first slot 22, the overall size of the connecting clasp can be reduced, and the gap between the first hook 21 and the first slot 22 can be utilized.
In one embodiment, the width of the substrate 23 gradually narrows along the direction from the first hook 21 to the first slot 22, so that the wearer can easily pinch the substrate 23 and then remove the second clasp 30 or the third clasp 50 from the substrate 23 or connect it to the substrate 23. In some embodiments, the width of the substrate 23 gradually narrows from top to bottom when the nursing garment worn on the wearer. The two side edges of the substrate 23 can be straight lines, so that the outer contour of the substrate 23 presents a shape that is roughly an inverted trapezoid. In other embodiments, the two side edges of the substrate 23 can be other shapes, which are not limited in the embodiments of the present application.
In one embodiment, the first connecting structure 231 is positioned above the first hook 21.
In one embodiment, the first hook 21 comprises a first portion 211 and a second portion 212, the first portion 211 is connected to the substrate 23, the second portion 212 connected to the first portion 211 through a bent transition, and a protrusion 213 is provided on the first portion 211. The first portion 211 including a protrusion 213. The provision of the protrusion 213 can ensure that when the third clasp 50 is connected to the first hook 21, there is a gap between the third clasp 50 and the substrate 23 to avoid interference, and it is convenient for the wearer to disassemble when disassembling. Optionally, the angle between the first portion 211 and second portion 212 is about ninety degrees. For example, the angle between the first portion 211 and the second portion 212 is any angle between 85-95 degrees.
In one embodiment, the inner layer 40 and the outer layer 60 may be made of the same garment material. In other embodiments, the inner layer 40 and the outer layer 60 may be made of different garment materials. For example, the inner layer 40 may be made from more skin-friendly fabric, while the outer layer 60 may be made of waterproof, durable, or other fabrics, which are not limited in this application.
As shown in FIG. 6, in one embodiment, a third connecting structure 32 is provided on the second clasp 30. The third connecting structure 32 is used to connect with the inner layer 40 of the nursing garment. A fourth connecting structure 52 is provided on the third clasp 50. The fourth connecting structure 52 is used to connect with the outer layer 60 of the nursing garment. The third connecting structure 32 and the fourth connecting structure 52 can adopt a slot or hole structure similar to the first connecting structure and/or the second connecting structure, which will not be described in detail here.
As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, in some embodiments, the nursing garment may further include a chest band 90. The second connecting structure 232 of the first clasp 20 is used to connect with the support strap 80. The first connecting structure 231 is used to connect with the shoulder strap 10. The upper end of the support strap 80 is connected to the second connecting structure 232. The lower end of the support strap 80 is connected to the chest band 90, and the lower ends of the inner layer 40 and the outer layer 60 can be connected to the chest band 90. The upper end of the inner layer 40 is connected to the third connecting structure 32, and the upper end of the outer layer 60 is connected to the fourth connecting structure 52. The chest band 90 is used to be arranged around the torso of the wearer when worn.
In some embodiments, the second hook 31 of the second clasp 30 detachably connects the inner layer 40 to the first slot 22 on the substrate 23 on the shoulder strap 10, and the second slot 51 of the third clasp 50 detachably connects the outer layer 60 to the first hook 21 on the substrate 23 on the shoulder strap 10. An opening 41 is provided on the inner layer 40. When the outer layer 60 is detached from the shoulder strap 10, the outer layer 60 opens to expose the inner layer 40, thereby allowing the user to breastfeed or support a breast pump to pump milk through the opening 41. When the inner layer 40 is further detached from the shoulder strap 10, the breast can be exposed for breastfeeding.
In the embodiment of the present application, the nursing garment can be in the form of a bra, a top, a shirt, a vest, a camisole, a pajamas, a dress, or other women's clothing, etc., and are not limited to the bra shown in the figure. The nursing garment can specifically be a nursing bra, a nursing top, a nursing shirt, a nursing vest, a nursing camisole, a nursing pajamas, a nursing dress, or other women's clothing for breastfeeding, etc. The nursing garment can specifically also be a breast pump bra, a breast pump top, a breast pump shirt, a breast pump vest, a breast pump camisole, a breast pump pajamas, a breast pump dress, or other women's clothing for supporting a breast pump, etc. The nursing garment can also be combined with the functions of breast pump and breastfeeding, and the nursing clothes can be breast pump/nursing bras, breast pump/nursing tops, breast pump/nursing shirts, breast pump/nursing vests, breast pump/nursing camisoles, breast pump/nursing pajamas, breast pump/nursing dresses or other women's clothing used to support breast pumps or breastfeeding, etc. The nursing garment is configured to allow breastfeeding women to pump milk or breastfeed without taking off the nursing garment.
In some embodiments, the inner layer 40 may include a first inner layer portion and a second inner layer portion, the first inner layer portion is used to cover the wearer's first breast, the second inner layer portion is used to cover the wearer's second breast, and at least one of the first inner layer portion or the second inner layer portion defines an opening.
In some embodiments, the nursing garment includes two shoulder straps 10, with each shoulder strap 10 connected to a corresponding first clasp 20.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, in some embodiments, the first clasp 20 is equipped with a first slot 22 designed to engage with the second hook 31, while the third clasp 50 is equipped with a second slot 51 designed to engage with the first hook 21. The second hook 31 is used to detachably connect with the first slot 22, and the first hook 21 is used to detachably connect with the second slot 51. Both the first slot 22 and the second slot 51 are generally U-shaped, forming a first elastic structure 221 inside the first slot 22 and a second elastic structure 511 inside the second slot 51, ensuring a certain amount of elastic deformation when the clasps are fastened, improving the smoothness of connection and detachment.
In some embodiments, the thickness of the first elastic structure 221 is thinner than the outer edge thickness of the substrate 23. Similarly, the thickness of the second elastic structure 511 is thinner than the outer edge thickness of the third clasp 50. This design, which features a thin middle and thick edges, ensures structural strength at the edges while keeping the middle thinner, making detachment and connection smoother and reducing the overall thickness of the stacked clasps, enhancing comfort.
In some embodiments, the nursing garment may not include the chest band 90, and the lower ends of the support strap 80, inner layer 40, and outer layer 60 may be connected to the area below the chest of the nursing garment.
In the embodiments of this application, the nursing garment includes: shoulder straps; a first clasp connected to the shoulder straps, with the first clasp equipped with a first hook and a first slot; an inner layer with an opening configured to support at least part of a breast pump inserted into the opening, or the opening is configured to allow the user's nipple to be exposed for breastfeeding; a second clasp connected to the inner layer, which is designed to detachably connect the inner layer to the first slot; and an outer layer with a third clasp, which is designed to detachably connect the outer layer to the first hook. This ensures the smooth detachment and connection of the clasps.
As shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, an embodiment of this application proposes a clasp assembly comprising: a first clasp 20, a second clasp 30, and a third clasp 50.
The first clasp 20 includes a first hook 21 and a first slot 22; the second clasp 30 is configured to removably attach to the first slot 22; the third clasp 50 is configured to removably attach to the first hook 21.
In an embodiment, wherein the second clasp 30 includes a second hook 31 that matches the first slot 22.
In an embodiment, wherein the third clasp 50 includes a second slot 51 that matches the first hook 21.
In an embodiment, wherein the clasp assembly is applied to a garment, the first slot 22 is positioned below the first hook 21 when the garment is worn.
In an embodiment, wherein the clasp assembly is applied to a garment, the second hook 31 is configured to protrude in a direction away from the wearer when the garment is worn and the second hook 31 is connected to the first slot 22.
The term “connect” is defined as connected, attached, or closed, although not necessarily directly and not necessarily mechanically. The term “detachable” is defined as detachable or open. The term “clasp” generally refers to a device on a bra strap, inner panel, or outer panel that receives a hook, button, or other removable connection from the inner or outer panel. The term “nursing” means breastfeeding. The terms “a” and “an” are defined as one or more, unless the disclosure specifically requires otherwise. The term “includes” is an open-ended linking verb.
The terms “above” and “below” in the embodiments of the present application refer to the positional relationship when the nursing clothing is worn on a wearer.
In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.
Certain features of embodiments of the claimed subject matter have been described herein; however, many modifications, substitutions, variations, and equivalents will now occur to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, while several functional modules and the relationships between them have been described in detail, those skilled in the art will recognize that several of the operations may be performed without the use of other functional modules, or that other functions or relationships between functions may be established and still conform to the claimed subject matter. It should be understood, therefore, that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and variations that fall within the true spirit of embodiments of the claimed subject matter.
The above is only a specific implementation of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present application. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present application.
1. A nursing garment, comprising:
shoulder strap;
a first clasp, wherein the first clasp is connected to the shoulder strap and includes a substrate, a first hook and a first slot, the first hook and the first slot are both arranged on the substrate, the first hook is set at the first position of the substrate, and the first slot is set at the second position of the substrate, and the first position and the second position are spaced apart;
an inner layer, wherein the inner layer has an opening configured to support at least a portion of a breast pump inserted into the opening or configured to allow a user's nipple to be exposed through the opening for breastfeeding;
a second clasp, wherein the second clasp is connected to the inner layer and is configured to removably attach the inner layer to the first slot; and
an outer layer and a third clasp, wherein the third clasp is connected to the outer layer and is configured to removably attach the outer layer to the first hook.
2. The nursing garment according to claim 1, wherein the second clasp includes a second hook that matches the first slot.
3. The nursing garment according to claim 1, wherein the third clasp includes a second slot that matches the first hook.
4. The nursing garment according to claim 1, wherein the opening is formed between three edges of the inner layer, and the three edges at least partially overlap.
5. The nursing garment according to claim 4, wherein the elasticity of the three edges is greater than the elasticity of other portions of the inner layer.
6. The nursing garment according to claim 1, wherein the opening is a slit.
7. The nursing garment according to claims 1, wherein the first slot is positioned below the first hook when the nursing garment is worn.
8. The nursing garment according to claims 2, wherein the second hook is configured to protrude in a direction away from the wearer when the nursing garment is worn and the second hook is connected to the first slot.
9. The nursing garment according to claims 1, wherein the first clasp further includes a substrate, wherein the first hook and the first slot are both provided on the substrate, and the substrate includes a first connecting structure for attaching the shoulder strap.
10. The nursing garment according to claims 1, wherein the nursing garment further comprising a support strap, the first clasp further includes a substrate, wherein the first hook and the first slot are both provided on the substrate, and the substrate includes a second connecting structure for attaching the support strap.
11. The nursing garment according to claim 10, wherein the second connecting structure is positioned between the first hook and the first slot.
12. The nursing garment according to claims 2, wherein the second hook is configured to protrude in a direction close to the wearer when the nursing garment is worn and the second hook is connected to the first slot.
13. The nursing garment according to claim 10, wherein the substrate gradually narrows in width along a direction from the first hook to the first slot.
14. The nursing garment according to claim 9, wherein the first connecting structure is positioned above the first hook.
15. The nursing garment according to claim 10, wherein the first hook comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being connected to the substrate, the second portion connected to the first portion through a bent transition, and the first portion including a protrusion.
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21. The nursing garment according to claim 1, wherein the first slot is provided through the thickness direction of the substrate.
22. The nursing garment according to claim 1, wherein the first slot is positioned above the first hook when the nursing garment is worn.
23. The nursing garment according to claim 1, wherein the third clasp is connected to the outer layer and is configured to be directly and removably attached to the first hook without an intermediate clasp.
24. The nursing garment according to claim 1, wherein the second clasp is connected to the inner layer and is configured to be directly and removably attached to the first slot without an intermediate clasp.
25. The nursing garment according to claim 1, wherein the second clasp and the third clasp can be independently detached from the first clasp.