Sports protector

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of sports protection. According to the sports protection tool, the protruding part of the caudal vertebra is protected in a hollowed-out mode, and the protection pad, the supporting layer, the buffering layer and the like are arranged and used for enhancing protection on the caudal vertebra, reducing caudal vertebra pain in sports and reducing the possibility of caudal vertebra injury. And the sports protector can be better fixed on the body of a wearer through the anti-slip strip, the fixing device and the like.

Description

[0001] This invention relates to the field of sports protection technology, specifically to a sports protective gear. Background Technology

[0002] Skiing, ice skating, skateboarding, and other sports are becoming increasingly popular among sports enthusiasts. However, these sports all carry a high risk of falls, particularly to the coccyx. Located at the very end of the spine, the coccyx is a relatively vulnerable part of the human skeletal structure. A direct impact can cause anything from mild soft tissue damage, bruising, and pain to more serious injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and even disruptions to the nervous system.

[0003] Using sports protective gear can reduce the pain of falls, lower the risk of falls and injuries, and enhance the sports experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides sports protective gear to address the problem of coccyx pain and injury during exercise.

[0005] The present invention provides a sports protective gear, which includes a pant body and at least one first protective pad. The pant body includes a face-side pant body and a back-side pant body. The first protective pad is disposed on the back side of the pant body, and its projection on the pant body at least partially covers the coccyx region. The first protective pad also includes a hollow area, the projection of which on the pant body at least partially coincides with the center line of the back side of the pant body.

[0006] This invention provides sports protective gear that reduces the possibility of tailbone pain or injury caused by direct contact with the tailbone during falls due to a hollowed-out area at the coccyx.

[0007] In one alternative embodiment, the sports protective gear further includes a support layer disposed on the side of the pants close to the back skin, and at least a portion of its surface does not directly contact the side of the pants. The projection of the support layer on the pants at least partially covers the hollow area.

[0008] In one alternative embodiment, the support layer protrudes towards the back of the pants, and the support layer is harder than the first protective pad. This provides better protection for the tailbone and related areas from injury.

[0009] In one alternative embodiment, the sports protective gear further includes a cushioning layer disposed on the side of the first protective pad close to the back of the pants.

[0010] In one alternative embodiment, the sports protective gear further includes a puncture-resistant layer disposed on the side of the cushioning layer near the back of the pants.

[0011] In one alternative embodiment, the sports protective gear further includes an anti-slip strip disposed on the side of the pants body away from the back skin, the anti-slip strip being located around the periphery of the hollow area.

[0012] In one alternative implementation, the first protective pad of the sports protective gear is removable.

[0013] In one alternative embodiment, the first protective pad is disposed between the face-side pant body and the back-side pant body, and the pant body includes an opening at the top, through which the first protective pad can be inserted and removed.

[0014] In one alternative embodiment, the first protective pad can be attached to the back side of the pants using a fastening device. The area of ​​the cutout region is greater than 10 square centimeters.

[0015] In one alternative embodiment, the support layer of the sports protective gear has a first curvature.

[0016] In one alternative embodiment, the hollowed-out area of ​​the sports protective gear is one of the following shapes: elliptical, spindle-shaped, fusiform, rounded triangle, trapezoid, rounded trapezoid, rounded rectangle, and rectangle.

[0017] In one alternative implementation, the back side panels of the sports protective gear may also be open at the tailbone area.

[0018] In one alternative implementation, the thickness of the first protective pad of the sports protective gear is greater than 1 cm.

[0019] In one alternative embodiment, the sports brace further includes a second protective pad disposed at the ischium.

[0020] In one alternative embodiment, the sports protective gear also includes a third protective pad located on the outer thigh.

[0021] In one alternative embodiment, the sports brace further includes a fourth protective pad disposed on the outside of the hip joint.

[0022] In one alternative implementation, the sports protective trousers also include a fifth protective pad located at the knee.

[0023] In one alternative embodiment, the second to fifth protective pads of the sports protective gear may be further provided with a buffer layer and a puncture-resistant layer, and all of them may be made removable.

[0024] In one alternative implementation, the sports protective gear can be better secured to the body using drawstrings or Velcro. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of sports protective gear according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the relative positions of sports protective gear and the wearer according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of sports protective gear according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the layered structure of a portion of the sports protective gear according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the inner anti-slip strip according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure label: 100. Sports protective gear; 110. Trousers; 111. Face and side panels of the pants; 112. Back and side panels of the pants; 120. First protective pad; 121. Hollowed-out area; 130. Support layer; 131. Openwork section; 140. Buffer layer; 141. Opening; 150. Puncture-resistant layer; 113. Opening in the trousers; 101. Anti-slip strips. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] Skiing, ice skating, skateboarding, and other sports are becoming increasingly popular among sports enthusiasts. However, these sports all carry a high risk of falls, especially to the coccyx. The coccyx is located at the very end of the spine and is one of the more vulnerable parts of the human skeletal structure. A direct impact can cause anything from soft tissue damage, bruising, and pain to serious injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and even disruptions to the nervous system.

[0030] The use of sports protective gear can reduce pain from falls, lower the risk of injuries, and enhance the sports experience. However, conventional trouser-style sports protective gear lacks specific protection for the coccyx. The common understanding in the field is that it involves a direct-contact anti-collision layer or cushioning layer at the coccyx. In the event of a fall, this anti-collision layer or cushioning layer often comes into direct contact with the protruding coccyx, causing pain and even more serious injury. Conventional external protective gear is prone to shifting during exercise and falls, failing to maintain the relative position of the coccyx and the protective gear, thus rendering it ineffective.

[0031] Although the sports protective gear disclosed in Chinese utility model patent ZL202321143671.4 uses a stacked structure to elevate the coccyx by padding the hip armor plates, in actual use, the force of a fall can still be transmitted to the coccyx through direct contact with the main armor plates, and may even cause secondary injury.

[0032] This invention provides a sports protective gear.

[0033] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sports protective gear 100, such as Figure 1 As shown, the pants include a trouser body 110, which is divided into a face-side trouser body 111 and a back-side trouser body 112 according to the direction relative to the wearer's skin. The trouser body is divided into a front side and a back side according to the direction the wearer is facing while standing; viewed from the back side to the front side, the direction along the upright wearing direction of the human body is longitudinal, and the horizontal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is transverse.

[0034] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sports protective gear 100, such as Figure 1 As shown, a first protective pad 120 is provided on the rear side of the trouser body 110. Viewed from the rear to the front, the outer edge of the projection of the first protective pad 120 onto the trouser body 110 at least partially covers the coccyx and the sacrococcygeal joint (the joint between the lowermost 5th sacral vertebra S5 and the uppermost coccygeal vertebra Co1). Optionally, in the wearing state, the outer edge of the projection of the first protective pad 120 onto the trouser body covers the lower edge of the sacrum and the coccyx region, such as... Figure 2As shown. It is generally considered that covering at least the coccygeal region includes covering at least the sacrococcygeal joint and the outwardly convex segment of the coccyx. Optionally, the first protective pad 120 can be extended to cover the entire sacrum and coccygeal region with the outer edge of its projection on the trouser body 110. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first protective pad 120 includes a perforated area 121, such as... Figure 1 As shown, when viewed from the rear to the front, the projection of the hollowed-out area 121 onto the trouser body 110 at least partially covers a portion of the rear center line (crotch line) of the trouser body 110. Optionally, in the wearing state, the projection of the hollowed-out area 121 onto the trouser body at least partially coincides with the sacrococcygeal joint, as shown. Figure 2 As shown. Optionally, the first protective pad 120 is disposed between the face-side pant body 111 and the back-side pant body 112.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first protective pad may be made of at least one material such as silicone, latex, rubber, EVA plastic, or other soft plastics. Those skilled in the art may select other materials as cushioning materials to provide support and cushioning, which is also within the scope of this invention.

[0036] According to this embodiment, the synergistic effect of the first protective pad and the hollow area can effectively elevate the coccyx and sacrococcygeal joint, effectively eliminate or reduce the contact between the coccyx and sacrococcygeal joint and the ground when falling during exercise, reduce pain, and reduce the probability and severity of fall injuries.

[0037] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sports protective gear 100, such as Figure 3 As shown, the garment includes a first protective pad 120, which is disposed on the rear side of the trouser body 110. Viewed from the rear to the front, the outer edge of the projection of the first protective pad 120 onto the trouser body 110 at least partially covers the coccyx (tailbone) and sacrococcygeal joint region. The first protective pad 120 includes a hollow area 121, the projection of which, viewed from the rear to the front, onto the trouser body 110 at least covers a portion of the rear center line of the trouser body. According to this embodiment, the sports protective gear 100 also includes a support layer 130. Figure 3As shown, the projection of the support layer 130 onto the pant body 110 when viewed from the back to the front at least partially covers the first protective pad 120 and the cutout area 121, and at least a portion of its surface does not directly contact the face-side pant body 111. Optionally, the support layer 130 is positioned to protrude towards the back-side pant body 112; alternatively, the support layer 130 is slightly raised towards the back-side pant body 112, having a first curvature, to provide a larger cutout space. It is worth noting that whether the first protective pad 120 is positioned between the face-side pant body 111 and the back-side pant body 112, or inside the face-side pant body 111, those skilled in the art can ensure that the support layer 130 is positioned between the face-side pant body 111 and the back-side pant body 112, with at least a portion of its surface not directly contacting the face-side pant body 111, forming a gap. For example, when the first protective pad 120 is disposed between the face-side pant body 111 and the back-side pant body 112, the support layer 130 can be disposed on the side of the first protective pad 120 near the back-side pant body 112, or disposed between multiple layers of the first protective pad 120. Even if the support layer 130 does not bulge slightly, it does not directly contact the face-side pant body 111 and can form a gap with the face-side pant body 111. When the first protective pad is located inside the face-side pant body 111, the support layer 130 can bulge slightly toward the back-side pant body 112. Although part of its surface contacts the face-side pant body 111, a gap is still formed where there is no direct contact.

[0038] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the support layer 130 is disposed on the side of the first protective pad 120 near the back of the trouser body 112. Optionally, the support layer 130 may include a perforated portion 131, which may be a mesh perforation, a strip perforation, or a general perforation structure. The projected area of ​​the perforated portion 131 on the trouser body 110 is smaller than that of the perforated area 121. The perforated portion 131 can serve to reduce weight, improve breathability, and increase strength.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support layer 130 is disposed at least partially within the first protective pad 120. Optionally, the support layer 130 may be disposed within the first protective pad 120 and may be fixed to the first protective pad 120 by at least one method such as sewing, adhesive, or ultrasound. Optionally, the support layer 130 may be disposed between multiple layers of the first protective pad 120 and may be fixed to at least one layer of the first protective pad 120 by at least one method such as sewing, adhesive, or ultrasound.

[0040] According to one embodiment, the synergistic effect of the first protective pad, the hollow area, and the support layer can effectively elevate the coccyx and sacrococcygeal joint, effectively eliminate or reduce the contact between the coccyx and sacrococcygeal joint and the ground or other sharp hard objects when falling during exercise, reduce pain, and reduce the probability and severity of fall injuries.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the hardness of the support layer is greater than that of the first protective pad, so as to better withstand impact without deformation.

[0042] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support layer may be made of at least one material such as TPU, TPU inserts, carbon fiber, Kevlar, EVA, or plastic. Those skilled in the art may select other materials as cushioning materials to provide support and cushioning, which is also within the scope of this invention.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the protective gear 100 includes a first protective pad 120 disposed on the rear side of the pants body 110. Viewed from the rear to the front, the outer edge of the projection of the first protective pad 120 onto the pants body 110 at least partially covers the coccyx (tailbone) region. The first protective pad 120 includes a hollow area 121, the projection of which, viewed from the rear to the front, onto the pants body 110 at least covers a portion of the rear center line of the pants body. According to one embodiment, the sports protective gear 100 further includes a cushioning layer 140 located on the side of the pants body 112 near the back of the first protective pad 120, for cushioning against the force of a fall. Optionally, the sports protective gear 100 also includes the aforementioned support layer 130, with the cushioning layer 140 disposed on the side of the support layer 130 near the back of the pants body 112. Optionally, the cushioning layer 140 may include an opening 141, the projection of which onto the pants body 110 at least partially overlaps with the hollow area 121. Optionally, the opening 141 can project to completely cover the hollowed-out area 121 for a more comfortable wearing experience or better protection. Optionally, the opening 141 can be raised in conjunction with the support layer 130, with an area smaller than the hollowed-out area 121 but partially covering it, for a more comfortable wearing experience or better protection.

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the buffer layer may be made of silicone, latex, rubber, EVA plastic, other soft plastics, non-Newtonian fluids, expansive materials, or D3O. ® It is made of at least one of the following materials: EVA, XRD, etc. Those skilled in the art may select other materials as cushioning materials to provide support and buffering, which is also within the scope of this invention.

[0045] Optionally, the sports protective gear 100 also includes a puncture-resistant layer 150, which is disposed on the side of the cushioning layer 140 near the back of the pants 112. The puncture-resistant layer 150 can prevent cuts from hard objects or the ground, further protecting the wearer of the sports protective gear.

[0046] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the puncture-resistant layer can be made of at least one material such as Kevlar, TPU, or carbon fiber. Those skilled in the art may select other materials as needed to achieve impact or puncture resistance, which is also within the scope of this invention.

[0047] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned functional layers are not mandatory, but the layer settings, order and shape can be adjusted as needed, all of which are within the inventive concept of the present invention.

[0048] According to an embodiment of the sports protective gear 100 provided by the present invention, the first protective pad 120 is a detachable component. Optionally, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first protective pad 120 is disposed between the face-side pant body 111 and the back-side pant body 112. The pant body 110 has a pant body opening 113 for removing or inserting the first protective pad 120 into the pant body. Optionally, the opening can be sealed by means of hook and loop fasteners, straps, buttons, zippers, etc. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the first protective pad 120 can be attached to the face-side pant body 111 by fastening devices such as hook and loop fasteners, straps, buttons, zippers, etc. Optionally, the face-side pant body 111 of the sports protective gear is also hollowed out in the corresponding hollow area 121. Optionally, the first protective pad 120 can comprise multiple layers, and the thickness of the multiple first protective pads 120 can be the same or different, so as to adjust the overall thickness of the multiple first protective pads 120 according to the actual thickness needs of the wearer.

[0049] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the wearer of the sports protective gear 100 can wear underwear or not. The sports protective gear also includes an anti-slip strip 101. Optionally, if the first protective pad 120 is located between the face-side pant body 111 and the back-side pant body 112, regardless of whether it is detachable, the anti-slip strip can be located on the side of the face-side pant body 111 away from the back-side pant body 112, outside the projection of the hollow area 121 of the first protective pad 120 onto the pant body 110 or the face-side pant body 111. Optionally, if the first protective pad 120 is in contact with the wearer, the anti-slip strip 101 is located on the side of the first protective pad 120 away from the back-side pant body 112, and outside the projection of the hollow area 121 onto the pant body 110 or the face-side pant body 111.

[0050] The anti-slip strip in this embodiment is not limited to being strip-shaped; it can be made of common anti-slip materials such as silicone. The "outer periphery" refers to the area projected onto the first protective pad that is not located on the openwork area, but rather around it. This anti-slip strip is designed to better stabilize the relative position of the coccyx / sacral-coccygeal joint area and the openwork area, preventing the protective gear from shifting relative to the wearer during exercise.

[0051] According to another embodiment of the present invention, additional anti-slip strips may be provided on the skin side of the elastic waistband and the elastic lower opening to reduce the relative displacement of the sports protective gear relative to the wearer during exercise.

[0052] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first protective pad has a hollowed-out area that can be one of the following: elliptical, spindle-shaped, fusiform, rounded triangle, trapezoid, rounded trapezoid, rounded rectangle, or rectangle, or other configurations that meet the requirements of the coccyx protrusion and sacrococcygeal joint.

[0053] The first protective pad provided according to an embodiment of the present invention has a maximum lateral width of a hollowed-out area greater than 2 cm, and optionally, a maximum longitudinal length of a hollowed-out area greater than 3 cm, so as to sufficiently hollow out the sacrococcygeal joint. Optionally, the area of ​​the hollowed-out area is greater than 10 square centimeters.

[0054] The first protective pad provided according to an embodiment of the present invention has a thickness greater than 1 cm.

[0055] The sports protective gear provided according to embodiments of the present invention may further include a second protective area containing a second protective pad disposed at the ischium; a third protective area containing a third protective pad disposed on the outer thigh; and a fourth protective area containing a fourth protective pad disposed on the outer hip joint. Optionally, the second protective pad of the second protective area overlaps with the first protective pad in the projection of the pants.

[0056] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sports protective gear can be a shorts-style protective gear or a trouser-style protective gear. When it is a trouser-style protective gear, it can also include a fifth protective area, which includes a fifth protective pad and is disposed at the knee.

[0057] According to embodiments of the present invention, the second, third, fourth, and fifth protective pads can all be made of silicone, latex, rubber, EVA plastic, other soft plastics, non-Newtonian fluids, expansive materials, or D3O. ® XRD ® Made of one or more of the following materials, it may contain multiple layers and may have a puncture-resistant layer thereon; all of them may be made removable.

[0058] The sports protective gear provided according to embodiments of the present invention may include fasteners for the waist, hips, knees, and legs to better secure the sports protective gear to the wearer. The fasteners may be drawstrings, hook and loop fasteners, etc.; as long as the above functions are achieved, they do not exceed the scope of the inventive concept of the present invention.

[0059] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0060] In this specification, projection refers to the projection of the trousers when they are laid flat naturally; area refers to the projected area of ​​the trousers when they are laid flat naturally.

[0061] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "this embodiment," "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0062] Although embodiments of the invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An athletic guard, comprising: The sports protector comprises: a pant body; at least one first protective pad; the pant body comprises a face skin side pant body and a back skin side pant body; the first protective pad is arranged on the back side of the pant body, and the projection of the first protective pad on the pant body at least partially covers the coccyx region; the first protective pad further comprises a hollowed-out region, and the projection of the hollowed-out region on the pant body at least partially coincides with the middle line of the back side of the pant body.

2. The sports guard of claim 1, wherein a support layer is further arranged in the pant body close to one side of the back skin side pant body, and at least part of the surface of the support layer is not in direct contact with the face skin side pant body, and the projection of the support layer on the pant body at least partially covers the hollowed-out region.

3. The sports guard of claim 2, wherein, The support layer protrudes towards the back skin side pant body, and the hardness of the support layer is greater than that of the first protective pad.

4. The sports guard of claims 1-3, wherein, a buffer layer is further arranged close to the back skin side pant body on one side of the first protective pad.

5. The sports guard of claim 4, wherein, a puncture-proof layer is further arranged close to the back skin side pant body on one side of the buffer layer.

6. The sports guard of claim 1, wherein a non-slip strip is further arranged on the face skin side pant body away from the back skin side pant body, and the non-slip strip is located at the periphery of the hollowed-out region.

7. The sports guard of claim 1, wherein The first protective pad is detachable.

8. The sports guard of claim 7, wherein, The first protective pad is arranged between the face skin side pant body and the back skin side pant body, and the pant body comprises a pant body opening, and the first protective pad can be inserted and taken out through the pant body opening.

9. The sports guard of claim 7, wherein, The first protective pad can be adhered to the back skin side pant body by a fixing device.

10. The sports guard of claim 1, wherein, The area of the hollowed-out region is greater than 10 square centimeters.

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