Swimming finger tip web

Abstract

The utility model provides a swimming finger tip web, and relates to the technical field of sports auxiliary equipment, the swimming finger tip web is mainly composed of a finger tip web body, the finger tip web body is used for being sleeved on an index finger, a middle finger, a ring finger and a little finger at the same time, the finger tip web body is of a hollow cylindrical structure with two open ends, comprising a first opening end and a second opening end, the first opening end is a finger stretching-in end, the second opening end is a finger stretching-out end, and the size of the first opening end is larger than that of the second opening end. The water flow of the controllable area of the four fingers is gathered, and the pressure sense of the water flow can be transmitted to the finger faces due to the fact that the material is thin and soft, so that an athlete can clearly feel the pressure sense of the whole faces generated by gathering.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sports assistive equipment technology, and in particular to a swimming finger web. Background Technology

[0002] Swimming is a skill in which a person floats upwards due to the buoyancy of water and uses rhythmic limb movements to propel the body in a controlled manner. Hand motor skills are crucial, and the difficulty in teaching this skill lies in the fact that the fingers, due to their dispersed and multi-jointed nature, are challenging to perceive and control in the water, requiring a very long training period. Based on research into the efficiency of hand strokes in water, webbed hands were developed.

[0003] The commonly used traditional hand webs are usually finger sleeves that connect the five fingers. The main function of hand webs is to gather a large area of ​​water to significantly increase resistance and train the trainee's muscle resistance. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a swimming finger web to solve the problem that existing finger webs only solve the training purpose of overcoming resistance, and instead focus on guiding the trainee's four fingers (excluding the thumb) to better sense water pressure and then better control the water based on the water pressure feedback.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a swimming finger web, including a finger web body for simultaneously fitting on the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger. The finger web body has a hollow cylindrical structure with openings at both ends, including a first open end and a second open end. The first open end is the finger insertion end, and the second open end is the finger extension end. The size of the first open end is larger than the size of the second open end.

[0006] Optionally, the first opening end includes a first bottom surface and a first top surface. The first bottom surface has a planar structure, and the two ends of the first top surface have an inwardly bent arc structure. The first top surface and the first bottom surface are integrally formed.

[0007] Optionally, the first top surface is recessed inward relative to the first bottom surface.

[0008] Optionally, the second opening end includes a second bottom surface and a second top surface, wherein the second bottom surface and the first bottom surface are integrally formed to form a bottom surface, and the second top surface and the first top surface are integrally formed to form a top surface.

[0009] Optionally, the end faces of the second bottom surface and the second top surface are flush.

[0010] Optionally, the middle portion of the second bottom surface and the middle portion of the second top surface are provided with a middle finger placement portion and a ring finger placement portion.

[0011] Optionally, the side opposite to the middle finger placement portion is the index finger placement portion, and the side opposite to the middle finger placement portion is the little finger placement portion, wherein the little finger placement portion is smaller than the index finger placement portion.

[0012] Optionally, the index finger placement portion, the middle finger placement portion, the ring finger placement portion, and the little finger placement portion are all completely connected.

[0013] Optionally, the top surface is provided with water passage holes.

[0014] Optionally, the top surface is provided with decorative stripes.

[0015] The swimming finger flippers provided by this utility model have the following technical effects:

[0016] The swimming finger flippers of this application are mainly composed of a finger flipper body, which is used to simultaneously cover the index, middle, ring, and little fingers. The finger flipper body is a hollow cylindrical structure with two openings at both ends, including a first opening end and a second opening end. The first opening end is the finger insertion end, and the second opening end is the finger extension end. The size of the first opening end is larger than the size of the second opening end. The finger flipper body of this application improves the athlete's finger's perception of the water (the product mainly covers the four finger segments except the thumb, while the palm remains in direct contact with the water). For most beginner athletes, due to the weak muscle strength of the fingers during underwater strokes, it is difficult to stabilize the fingertips, making the tactile and pressure sensations generated by the water flow relatively vague. However, the side of this application that covers the four fingers and fits against the fingertips is relatively thin, which not only gathers the water flow within the controllable area of ​​the four fingers, but also, because the material is thin and soft, can transmit the pressure sensation of the water flow to the finger surface, allowing the athlete to more clearly feel the pressure sensation of the entire surface generated by the gathering. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the swimming finger web of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Front view of the finger webs in mid-swimming;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Rear view of the finger webs in mid-swimming;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Side view of the finger webs used in mid-swimming.

[0022] in, Figures 1-4 :

[0023] 1. Finger web body; 11. First opening end; 12. Second opening end; 13. Top surface; 131. Index finger placement part; 132. Middle finger placement part; 133. Ring finger placement part; 134. Little finger placement part; 135. Water passage hole; 136. Decorative stripe; 14. Bottom surface. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0025] In current technology, the core challenge in swimming instruction lies in the long-term training required for the fingers to perceive and control water flow. Traditional hand webs are designed to cover all five fingers and the entire palm, and the area of ​​the hand webs is often significantly larger than the actual area of ​​the palm in order to increase resistance during training.

[0026] To address these issues, the inventors discovered that traditional five-finger webbing structures do not adequately address the role of the four fingers (excluding the thumb) in sensing and controlling water flow. Research revealed that targeted training of the fingertips requires coordinated movement to create a more efficient water flow contact surface. This led to an optimization strategy: designing a webbing structure that covers only the four fingers, maintaining finger dexterity while improving the overall efficiency of the four fingers' coordinated control of water flow.

[0027] Therefore, as Figure 1-4 As shown, this application proposes a webbed finger body 1 for simultaneously fitting on the index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger. The body is a hollow cylindrical structure with openings at both ends, including a larger finger insertion end and a smaller finger extension end. The finger insertion end is the first opening end 11, and the finger extension end is the second opening end 12.

[0028] The webbed finger body 1, designed to be worn simultaneously on the index, middle, ring, and little fingers, refers to the overall structure covering all four fingers. Specifically, it can be made of a single piece of elastic polymer material, or more specifically, silicone. This allows for increased water contact area through coordinated wear by all four fingers. The hollow cylindrical structure refers to a geometric shape with continuous, interconnected channels, which can be made of silicone or rubber to form a flexible support. The size of the finger insertion end being larger than the finger extension end means that the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet end is larger than the outlet end. This can be achieved through a gradually narrowing diameter design, facilitating natural finger insertion and creating a snug fit.

[0029] Specifically, the finger webs guide the direction of water flow through the hollow structure of the opening. When the four fingers are inserted into the cylindrical body, the larger size of the finger insertion end can avoid the feeling of pressure when wearing them, while the smaller size of the finger extension end provides appropriate constraint for the parallel and relative closing of the four fingers.

[0030] The fingertip web body 1 of this invention provides swimmers with a clearer sense of water pressure on their fingertips. A swimmer's "water feel" primarily refers to their ability to clearly perceive water pressure and flow through their fingers and palms, and then control their finger and palm strokes and the force exerted based on this perception. A swimmer's clear and effective control of water pressure and flow through their fingers and palms constitutes a good "water feel." In reality, most swimmers find it relatively easy to perceive and control water with their palms, but the teaching challenge lies in the fact that the dispersed and multi-jointed nature of the fingers makes water perception and control difficult, requiring a very long training period.

[0031] The primary purpose of this application is to enhance athletes' fingertip water perception (the product mainly covers the four finger segments excluding the thumb, while the palm remains directly exposed to the water). For most beginner athletes, due to weak muscle strength during underwater strokes, the fingertips are difficult to stabilize, resulting in a vague sense of touch and pressure from the water flow. The thinner side of this application, covering the four fingers and conforming to the fingertips, not only gathers the water flow within the controllable area of ​​the four fingers but also, because of its thin and soft material, transmits the pressure of the water flow to the fingertips, allowing athletes to more clearly feel the pressure and touch generated by the gathered water flow across the entire surface.

[0032] Compared with existing technologies, traditional five-finger webs only increase impedance without constraining or guiding the tactile sensation and coordination of the fingertips. This application, however, eliminates the thumb covering structure, allowing the four fingers to form a unified water flow action surface, thereby enhancing the sensitivity of the four fingers to water flow.

[0033] Through the above technical solution, this application effectively increases the water contact area during four-finger coordinated training and effectively shortens the calibration cycle of water control movements, especially for the four-finger system. The hollow channel gradually narrowing structure avoids the rigid restrictions on finger joint movement imposed by traditional webbed hands, ensuring natural and smooth finger movements during training.

[0034] See also Figures 1-4 The present invention further proposes that the first opening end 11 includes a first bottom part 14 and a first top part 13. The first bottom part 14 has a planar structure, and the two ends of the first top part 13 have an inwardly bent arc structure. The first top part 13 and the first bottom part 14 are integrally formed.

[0035] The first base surface 14 refers to the planar structure that covers the bottom of the finger and corresponds to the nail, and the planar structure can provide a stable support surface for the finger.

[0036] The first top surface 13 refers to the arc-shaped structure that wraps around the top of the fingers and contacts the palm. Specifically, it can be achieved by a streamlined curved surface that curves inward symmetrically at both ends. The arc-shaped structure can fit different finger sizes and guide water flow along the curved surface.

[0037] Integrated molding refers to the formation of a seamless integral structure between the first bottom surface 14 and the first top surface 13 through an integrated molding process. This structure can avoid stress concentration or material fatigue caused by separate connections.

[0038] Specifically, the first bottom part 14 serves as the base for finger support, and its planar structure keeps the fingers in a straight position when worn. The two ends of the first top part 13 are bent inward to form a wrap-around arc shape, which adapts to different finger sizes through elastic deformation when the fingers are inserted. Through a one-piece molding process, a smooth transition is formed at the connection between the first bottom part 14 and the first top part 13, while enhancing the tensile strength of the overall structure.

[0039] Compared to existing technologies, traditional flippers use a split finger sleeve design, which limits the force on the fingers to the extent that a portion of the finger is in contact with the rigid flipper. This application maintains wearing stability through an integrated design of a flat base and a curved top surface, which can transmit the pressure of the water flow to the finger surface, allowing athletes to more clearly feel the pressure sensation across the entire surface caused by the convergence of the flippers.

[0040] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, this utility model further proposes a swimming finger web, wherein the first top part 13 is recessed inward relative to the first bottom part 14.

[0041] The first top surface 13 refers to the curved structure covering the four fingers, which can be achieved by using an arc-shaped bend, with its two side edges tapering inwards towards the fingers to form a wrapping structure. The first bottom surface 14 refers to the flat structure that contacts the palmar side of the fingers, which can be achieved by using a smooth flat surface, maintaining the flatness of the bottom surface to ensure wearing comfort. The inward indentation refers to the edge of the top surface shifting towards the fingers relative to the edge of the bottom surface, forming a spatial shape that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom.

[0042] like Figure 4 As shown, the present invention further proposes that the second opening end 12 includes a second bottom part 14 and a second top part 13, the second bottom part 14 and the first bottom part 14 are integrally formed to form the bottom part 14, and the second top part 13 and the first top part 13 are integrally formed to form the top part 13.

[0043] The bottom surface 14 is formed into a continuous plane by seamlessly connecting the first bottom surface 14 and the second bottom surface 14, and the top surface 13 is formed into a continuous curved surface by seamlessly connecting the first top surface 13 and the second top surface 13. Thus, the bottom surface 14 and the top surface 13 are constructed as a cylindrical channel that encloses four fingers, wherein the size of the second opening end 12 is smaller than the size of the first opening end 11, allowing the fingers to naturally converge after insertion. The connection between the bottom surface 14 and the top surface 13 is formed into a smooth transition through material extension, avoiding edge wear caused by separate splicing.

[0044] like Figure 4 As shown, this utility model further proposes that the end faces of the second bottom surface 14 and the second top surface 13 are flush.

[0045] When all four fingers are fully inserted into the fingertip web body 1, the end of the second bottom surface 14 and the end of the second top surface 13 form a perfectly aligned planar structure.

[0046] The present invention further proposes that the middle part of the second bottom part 14 and the middle part of the second top part 13 are provided with a middle finger placement part 132 and a ring finger placement part 133, both of which are part of the hollow cavity structure.

[0047] The middle finger placement portion 132 refers to a hollow structure formed at the midpoint between the second top surface portion 13 and the second bottom surface portion 14. The ring finger placement portion 133 refers to a hollow structure formed at the midpoint between the second top surface portion 13 and the second bottom surface portion 14.

[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the present invention further proposes that the other side opposite to the middle finger placement part 132 and the ring finger placement part 133 is the index finger placement part 131, and the other side opposite to the ring finger placement part 133 and the middle finger placement part 132 is the little finger placement part 134, and the depth of the little finger placement part 134 is less than the depth of the index finger placement part 131.

[0049] The middle finger placement portion 132 is a structure located in the middle region of the fingertip web body 1, used to fit the pad of the middle finger. The ring finger placement portion 133 is a structure adjacent to the middle finger placement portion 132, which can be formed by the same processing method. The index finger placement portion 131 is a structure located adjacent to the middle finger placement portion 132, used to cover the longer knuckle area of ​​the index finger. The little finger placement portion 134 is a structure located adjacent to the ring finger placement portion 133, which can be achieved by shortening the extension length or reducing the protrusion height, to match the shorter and more flexible movement characteristics of the little finger.

[0050] See also Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model further proposes that the index finger placement part 131, the middle finger placement part 132, the ring finger placement part 133, and the little finger placement part 134 are all completely through.

[0051] Complete penetration means that the internal space of the placement part is connected to the hollow cylindrical structure of the finger web body 1, forming a channel that runs through the opening end. Specifically, this can be achieved by using injection molding to form a continuous hollow area inside the placement part.

[0052] Specifically, when the fingers are inserted into the webbed body 1, the index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger respectively fit into the corresponding placement part.

[0053] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model further proposes a technical solution of providing a water passage hole 135 on the top surface 13.

[0054] The water passage 135 refers to a through hole opened in the top surface 13. It can be implemented using a circular, elliptical, or polygonal hole structure, with a diameter ranging from 3 mm to 15 mm. In this embodiment, a chamfered isosceles triangular structure is preferred. This hole allows some water to pass through during finger strokes.

[0055] Specifically, the water passages 135 are distributed along the transverse direction of the top surface 13, for example, two water passages 135 are provided in the area near the first opening end 11. When the finger strokes the water, the water flows in from the first opening end 11 and partially flows out from the water passages 135, thereby reducing the reverse resistance caused by the completely closed structure, while maintaining sufficient water flow contact area to maintain propulsion efficiency.

[0056] In some specific embodiments, the shape of the water passage 135 can be designed as a teardrop shape with a smaller front diameter and a gradually larger rear diameter to adapt to changes in water flow direction; or a rectangular hole with rounded edges can be used to avoid generating eddies when paddling.

[0057] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention further proposes that the top surface 13 is provided with decorative stripes 136.

[0058] Decorative stripes 136 refer to the surface textures distributed on the top part 13. In this embodiment, three stripes are preferred, which can be achieved by a mold forming process to provide visual identification marks.

[0059] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0060] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0061] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A swimming finger web, characterized in that, The invention includes a fingertip web body for simultaneously fitting on the index, middle, ring, and little fingers. The fingertip web body has a hollow cylindrical structure with openings at both ends, including a first open end and a second open end. The first open end is the finger insertion end, and the second open end is the finger extension end. The size of the first open end is larger than the size of the second open end.

2. The swimming finger webs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first opening end includes a first bottom surface and a first top surface. The first bottom surface has a planar structure, and the two ends of the first top surface have an inwardly bent arc structure. The first top surface and the first bottom surface are integrally formed.

3. The swimming finger webs according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first top surface is recessed inward relative to the first bottom surface.

4. The swimming finger webs according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second opening end includes a second bottom surface and a second top surface. The second bottom surface and the first bottom surface are integrally formed to form the bottom surface, and the second top surface and the first top surface are integrally formed to form the top surface.

5. The swimming finger web according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end faces of the second bottom surface and the second top surface are flush.

6. The swimming finger webs according to claim 4, characterized in that, The middle part of the second bottom surface and the middle part of the second top surface are provided with a middle finger placement part and a ring finger placement part.

7. The swimming finger web according to claim 6, characterized in that, The side opposite to the middle finger placement area and the ring finger placement area is the index finger placement area, and the side opposite to the ring finger placement area and the middle finger placement area is the little finger placement area. The little finger placement area is smaller than the index finger placement area.

8. The swimming finger web according to claim 7, characterized in that, The index finger placement portion, the middle finger placement portion, the ring finger placement portion, and the little finger placement portion are all completely connected.

9. The swimming finger webs according to any one of claims 4-8, characterized in that, The top surface is provided with water passage holes.

10. The swimming finger webs according to any one of claims 4-8, characterized in that, The top surface is decorated with stripes.

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