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US 12,740,601 · App. 19/217,066 · Granted Sep 22, 2026

Detachable clothing assembly, garment and clothing connection method

Inventor: Chi Ho Cheung (Kowloon, HK)
A41B3/04A41B7/04A41F1/002
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Patent No.
US 12,740,601
App. No.
19/217,066
Granted
Sep 22, 2026
Kind
B1
Abstract

The present application pertains to the clothing field, disclosing a detachable clothing assembly, garment and clothing connection method. The subject invention includes two magnetic coupling portions, on a mounting component, which are displaceable to form a first gap. An insertion portion of an accessory, configured to match the first gap, is inserted therein. When the magnetic coupling portions are magnetically engaged, the insertion portion becomes securely retained, enabling rapid connection between the accessory and mounting component. Disassembly is achieved by separating the magnetic coupling portions to release the insertion portion. This assembly provides simplified operation for quick installation/removal, where magnetic engagement between the attraction members enhances structural integrity, effectively preventing disengagement of the accessory under external forces, thereby improving connection reliability in clothing applications. The configuration allows consumers to independently interchange collars and cuffs, reducing material waste, promoting environmental sustainability, while adding customizable features and aesthetic versatility to garments.

Claims (21)

1 . A detachable clothing assembly, comprising:

a mounting component, configured to be connected to a main body of the clothing, the mounting component comprising two magnetic coupling portions arranged oppositely and an accommodating portion, wherein the magnetic coupling portions are able to move away from each other to form a first gap between the magnetic coupling portions, and are able to attract each other to close the first gap; and

an accessory, comprising a main body of the accessory and an insertion portion arranged at an end of the main body of the accessory, wherein the insertion portion is matched with the first gap to be inserted into the first gap, and is limited by the magnetic coupling portions when the magnetic coupling portions attract each other;

wherein the insertion portion comprises: an extension section connected to the main body of the accessory; and a limiting protrusion provided at an end of the extension section;

wherein a length of the extension section in a depth direction of the first gap is greater than or equal to a depth of the first gap, and the limiting protrusion extends from one side of the magnetic coupling portions to the other side of the magnetic coupling portions and is limited by side portions of the magnetic coupling portions;

wherein the accommodating portion comprises a connecting fabric, and the magnetic coupling portions comprise flexible magnetic strips sewn to one side of or inside within the connecting fabric;

wherein the accommodating portion forms a limiting cavity at a side of the magnetic coupling portions adjacent to the main body of the clothing, the limiting cavity comprising a space enclosed by the connecting fabric and side walls of the flexible magnetic strips, and wherein the limiting protrusion is received in the limiting cavity upon insertion; and

wherein a cross-section of the insertion portion has an arrow shape, the limiting protrusion comprises a head of the arrow shape, and the limiting cavity is triangular in shape to match the head of the arrow shape, for wrapping around the limiting protrusion.

2 . The detachable clothing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein a limiting groove is recessed into mutually opposed surfaces of the magnetic coupling portions, and the limiting protrusion is snapped into the limiting groove to achieve limiting the position.

3 . The detachable clothing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible magnetic strip has a thickness of 0.5 mm-3 mm, a width of 15 mm-30 mm, and a length of 230 mm-500 mm.

4 . The detachable clothing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein reserved grooves are respectively formed on adjacent side surfaces of ends of the magnetic coupling portions that are away from the limiting cavity, and the two reserved grooves form a second gap when the magnetic coupling portions are attracted and fit together.

5 . The detachable clothing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting component further comprises a connector, one end of the connector is configured to be connected to the main body of the clothing, and the other end of the connector is connected to the accommodating portion.

6 . The detachable clothing assembly according to any one of claim 1 , wherein the mounting component is sewn or detachably connected to the main body of the clothing.

7 . The detachable clothing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the main body of the accessory extends toward a side of the mounting component to cover the mounting component.

8 . A garment, comprising:

a main body of the garment; and

the detachable clothing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting component of the detachable clothing assembly is sewn or detachably connected to the main body of the garment.

9 . The garment according to claim 8 , wherein the mounting component comprises an armhole, the accessory comprises a cuff, and the cuff is detachably connected to the armhole.

10 . The garment according to claim 8 , wherein the mounting component comprises a collar stand, the accessory comprises a hood, and the hood is detachably connected to the collar stand.

11 . The garment according to claim 8 , wherein the mounting component comprises a collar stand, the accessory comprises a neckerchief, and the neckerchief is detachably connected to the collar stand.

12 . The garment according to claim 8 , wherein the mounting component comprises a collar stand, the accessory comprises a collar face, and the collar face is detachably connected to the collar stand.

Priority Claims (1)
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