Protective tool
By using a snap-fit connector to circumferentially limit and reinforce the connection between the knee brace support strip and the main body, the problem of unstable connection between the knee brace support strip and the main body is solved, thus improving the comfort and stability of the knee brace.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHONGQING QING ER TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-22
AI Technical Summary
The existing method of connecting the knee support strip to the main body using Velcro is prone to curling and separation during use, affecting comfort.
The system employs a detachable connection between the snap-fit connector and the support bar. By using circumferential limiting and reinforcing connectors (such as magnetic or snap-fit connections) to ensure a stable connection between the support bar and the main body, separation is prevented.
It improves the comfort and stability of the knee brace, reduces the probability of connection failure between the support strip and the main body, and ensures the support effect of the knee brace.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sports protective gear technology, and in particular to a protective gear. Background Technology
[0002] Protective gear, including knee pads, wrist guards, and elbow pads, is used to protect human joints and reduce sports (use) injuries. Among them, sports knee pads require better support and protection, so support strips are usually set in the body of the knee pad (commonly an elastic tubular structure).
[0003] In the existing technology, the methods of fixing the support strip and the body include direct sewing, sewing with an internal pocket, fastening with Velcro, and thermoforming. Among these, fastening with Velcro allows for a detachable connection between the support strip and the body, making it easier to install and remove the support strip and thus expanding the applicability of the knee brace.
[0004] Although the support strip and the main body are fixed with Velcro, which can be connected and fixed along the length of the support strip, during the use of the knee brace, due to the repeated bending of the joint by the human body, the Velcro connection is prone to curling and separation between the support strip and the main body, affecting the comfort of use. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a protective gear in which the support bar and the main body adopt a new connection method, ensuring that the support bar is fixed to the main body along its length direction (shape direction), avoiding connection failure between the support bar and the main body, ensuring the support effect of the entire protective gear, and ensuring the comfort of using the protective gear.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a protective gear, comprising a body and at least one support bar, wherein the body and the support bar are connected by a connecting component, the connecting component comprising a snap-fit seat fixed on the body, the snap-fit seat being used to embed the support bar and being detachably connected to the support bar.
[0007] Understandably, the body can take the form of a sheet or a tubular structure. In general, the body is a tubular structure of elastic knitted material. The body shown in this application is a tubular body. In actual use, the body can be sheet-like or other structures.
[0008] One or more support strips can be connected to the main body of the knee brace, with the number of strips depending on the intended use of the brace. Commonly, one support strip is placed on each side of the main body to provide support to both sides of the knee, improving the overall support effect of the brace. The support strips can be strip-shaped, X-shaped, Y-shaped, etc.
[0009] The snap-fit connector is fixed to the main body through adhesive bonding, riveting, or other means, providing a positioning point for the support bar to be installed on the main body. At the same time, the snap-fit connector is made of a material with a certain degree of hardness, such as elastic plastic, which facilitates both the insertion and connection of the support bar and the snap-fit connector, and also facilitates the removal of the support bar.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0011] The snap-fit connector of this application is embedded with a support strip, indicating that the snap-fit connector limits the support strip along the circumference of the support strip. This can minimize the separation of the support strip from the body when the protective gear is in use, reduce the probability of connection failure between the support strip and the body, ensure the comfort of the protective gear and guarantee its stable use.
[0012] Furthermore, the snap-fit seat has a snap-fit groove, the shape of which matches the shape of the support bar and is used to snap the support bar in place.
[0013] Furthermore, the snap-fit base or snap-fit slot is provided with snap-fit components for connecting the support bar.
[0014] The snap-fit component has an annular snap-fit protrusion and / or multiple snap-fit blocks arranged in a ring. The snap-fit protrusion is used to snap the support strip, and each snap-fit block is arranged in a ring to provide a snap-fit space for snapping the support strip.
[0015] Furthermore, the card holder and the support strip are connected by a reinforcing connector, which can be either a magnetic connection or a snap-fit connection.
[0016] Furthermore, the reinforcing connector is a magnetic connection, and the number of reinforcing connectors is at least one.
[0017] Each reinforcing connector includes a magnetic suction part and a connecting part for magnetic attraction. The magnetic suction part connects to the snap-fit seat or snap-fit slot, and the connecting part is fixed to the support strip, or...
[0018] The magnetic part is connected to the support bar, and the connecting part is fixed to the card holder or card slot. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first structure of the protective gear in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the protective gear in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the third structure of the protective gear in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first cross-sectional structure of the card connector in this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second cross-sectional structure of the card connector in this utility model;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the third cross-sectional structure of the card connector in this utility model;
[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth cross-sectional structure of the card connector in this utility model;
[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the fifth cross-sectional structure of the card connector in this utility model and its cooperation with the support strip.
[0027] In the figure: support bar 100, body 200, card holder 210, card slot 211, magnetic part 220, card protrusion 230, card block 240, card space 241. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0029] like Figure 1-8 As shown, a protective gear includes a body 200 and at least one support bar 100. The body 200 and the support bar 100 are connected by a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly includes a snap-fit seat 210 fixed on the body 200. The snap-fit seat 210 is used to embed the support bar 100 and is detachably connected to the support bar 100.
[0030] Understandably, the body 200 can adopt a sheet-like structure or a tubular structure. Under normal circumstances, the body 200 is a tubular structure of elastic knitted material. The body 200 shown in this application is a tubular body 200. In actual use, the body 200 can be sheet-like or other structures.
[0031] One or more support strips 100 can be connected to the main body 200, and the number of support strips 100 is set according to the applicable scenario of the knee brace. Commonly, one support strip 100 is set on each side of the main body 200 to support both sides of the knee and improve the overall support effect of the brace. When support strips 100 are set on both sides of the main body 200, other support strips 100 can be stacked on the surface of each support strip 100 to form a reinforced support component and improve the support strength; of course, the support strips 100 on both sides of the main body 200 can also be made of different materials, so that the support strips 100 and the main body 200 can be combined to form braces with different support strengths.
[0032] Meanwhile, common shapes of the support bar 100 include strip structure, X-shape, Y-shape, etc. In various embodiments of this application, the connection relationship between the support bar 100 and the corresponding card holder 210 is shown by taking the strip-shaped support bar 100 as an example.
[0033] The snap-fit seat 210 can adopt a common plate-like structure, and its thickness is set in conjunction with the thickness of the support strip 100. The snap-fit seat 210 is fixed to the body 200 by adhesive, rivets, etc., thus the support strip 100 and the snap-fit seat 210 are detachably connected, equivalent to the support strip 100 and the body 200 being detachably connected. Simultaneously, the snap-fit seat 210 provides a positioning point for the support strip 100 to be installed on the body 200, ensuring the fixed installation position of the support strip 100 on the body 200, and ensuring the support function and comfort of the integrated protective gear. Furthermore, to facilitate the insertion and removal of the support strip 100 and the snap-fit seat 210, the snap-fit seat 210 of this application is made of a material with a certain hardness requirement, such as elastic plastic, nylon, or TPE.
[0034] The snap-fit seat 210 of this application is embedded with a support strip 100, indicating that the snap-fit seat 210 limits the support strip 100 along the circumference of the support strip 100. This can minimize the separation of the support strip 100 from the body 200 when the protective gear is in use, reduce the probability of connection failure between the support strip 100 and the body 200, ensure the comfort of the protective gear and guarantee its stable use.
[0035] To achieve the positioning connection between the support bar 100 and the snap-fit seat 210, this application provides a snap-fit groove 211 on the snap-fit seat 210. The shape of the snap-fit groove 211 matches the shape of the support bar 100 and is used to snap the support bar 100 in place. Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 1 and 3, in some embodiments of this application, the support bar 100 is a straight bar structure, and the snap-fit groove 211 is a strip-shaped groove structure adapted to the support bar 100.
[0036] To ensure that the support bar 100 has a certain connection force in the snap-fit seat 210 (or snap-fit groove 211), this application provides a snap-fit member for connecting the support bar 100 in the snap-fit seat 210 or snap-fit groove 211. The snap-fit member has an annular snap-fit protrusion 230 and / or a plurality of snap-fit blocks 240 arranged in a ring. The snap-fit protrusion 230 is used to snap the support bar 100, and each snap-fit block 240 is arranged in a ring to form a snap-fit space 241 for snapping the support bar 100.
[0037] like Figure 6As shown, the snap-fit component is a snap-fit protrusion 230 with a cross-section in the shape of a number 7. The snap-fit protrusion 230 protrudes from the snap-fit base 210. The snap-fit protrusion 230 is made of an elastic material (such as nylon, TPE, etc.). The interior of the snap-fit protrusion 230 forms a fixed space for snapping the support strip 100. When the support strip 100 and the snap-fit protrusion 230 are engaged, the support strip 100 and the snap-fit base 210 can be connected simply by pressing the support strip 100.
[0038] like Figure 7 As shown, the snap-fit component consists of multiple snap-fit blocks 240 with a cross-section in the shape of the number 7. The multiple snap-fit blocks 240 protrude from the snap-fit base 210 and are arranged in a ring. The arrangement of the multiple snap-fit blocks 240 matches the shape of the support strip 100. The multiple snap-fit blocks 240 arranged in a ring can form a snap-fit space 241 for snapping the support strip 100. Each snap-fit block 240 is made of an elastic material (such as nylon, TPE, etc.). When the support strip 100 and the multiple snap-fit blocks 240 are engaged, the connection between the support strip 100 and the snap-fit base 210 can be achieved simply by pressing the support strip 100.
[0039] When the card slot 211 is provided on the card holder 210, such as Figure 2 , 4 As shown, the snap-fit component is a snap-fit protrusion 230 that is arranged around the end of the snap-fit groove 211 (or near the end of the snap-fit groove 211) and around the snap-fit groove 211. The snap-fit protrusion 230 protrudes inside the snap-fit groove 211. The cross-section of the snap-fit protrusion 230 is wedge-shaped, rectangular, triangular, etc. The snap-fit protrusion 230 is made of elastic material (such as nylon, TPE, etc.). When the support bar 100 and the snap-fit protrusion 230 are engaged, the support bar 100 and the snap-fit seat 210 can be connected simply by pressing the support bar 100.
[0040] When the card slot 211 is provided on the card holder 210, such as Figure 3 , 5 As shown, the snap-fit component is a snap-fit protrusion 230 that is arranged around the end of the snap-fit groove 211 (or near the end of the snap-fit groove 211) and around the snap-fit groove 211. The snap-fit protrusion 230 protrudes inside the snap-fit groove 211. The cross-section of the snap-fit protrusion 230 is wedge-shaped, rectangular, triangular, etc. The snap-fit protrusion 230 is made of elastic material (such as nylon, TPE, etc.). When the support bar 100 and the snap-fit protrusion 230 are engaged, the support bar 100 and the snap-fit seat 210 can be connected simply by pressing the support bar 100.
[0041] To further enhance the connection methods between the snap-fit connector 210 and the support strip 100, this application employs a reinforcing connector between them. The reinforcing connector can be either a magnetic connection or a snap-fit connection. A magnetic connection involves connecting two strong magnets, or a strong magnet and a magnetically attracted metal. A snap-fit connection can utilize existing plastic snaps, such as nylon rivets or snap fasteners. The reinforcing connector can be used in conjunction with the aforementioned snap-fit connector or independently.
[0042] In this application, the reinforcing connector is preferably a magnetic connection, and the number of reinforcing connectors is at least one. The reinforcing connector is disposed between the snap-fit groove 211 and the support bar 100 or between the snap-fit seat 210 and the support groove.
[0043] Each reinforcing connector includes a magnetic suction part 220 and a connecting part for magnetic attraction, at least one of which is a strong magnet. When the card slot 211 is not provided on the card holder 210, the magnetic suction part 220 and the connecting part are selectively provided between the card holder 210 and the support bar 100, thereby achieving a reinforcing connection between the support bar 100 and the card holder 210. When the card holder 210 is provided with a card slot 211, the magnetic suction part 220 and the connecting part are selectively provided between the bottom of the card slot 211 and the support bar 100, thereby achieving a reinforcing connection between the support bar 100 and the card holder 210.
[0044] Specifically, when the card holder 210 does not have a card slot 211, a card-attaching component is required to limit the circumference of the support bar 100. Each magnetic attraction part 220 is spaced along the card holder 210 (within the card-attaching component), and can be recessed or protruding. Each connecting part is spaced along the length of the support bar 100, and can be recessed or protruding on the support bar 100, depending on the arrangement of the magnetic attraction parts 220. The connecting parts can also be connected to the support bar 100 using a wrapping molding method, making the connecting parts flush with the outer surface of the support bar 100. Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment of this application, the card holder 210 is provided with a plurality of carding protrusions 230, and each magnetic part 220 is arranged at intervals within the carding space 241 surrounded by the plurality of carding protrusions 230, and each magnetic part 220 protrudes along the surface of the card holder 210; each connecting part is connected to the support strip 100 by wrapping molding, and each connecting part and the outer surface of the support strip 100 are flush.
[0045] When the card holder 210 is provided with a card slot 211, the end of the card slot 211 may or may not have a card fastener. Each magnetic attraction part 220 is spaced along the bottom of the card slot 211, and may be recessed or protruding; each connecting part is spaced along the length of the support bar 100, and may be recessed or protruding on the support bar 100, depending on the arrangement of the magnetic attraction parts 220. The connecting parts may also be formed by wrapping, making the connecting parts flush with the outer surface of the support bar 100. Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment of this application, each magnetic suction part 220 is arranged at intervals along the bottom of the snap-fit groove 211. No snap-fit member is provided at the end of the snap-fit groove 211. Each connecting part is connected to the support bar 100 by wrapping and forming. Each connecting part and the outer surface of the support bar 100 are flush.
[0046] It is worth noting that, in order to facilitate the separation of the support bar 100 and the snap-fit seat 210 (or snap-fit groove 211), a notch can be made in the snap-fit block 240 (or snap-fit groove 211) to facilitate the user to "snap" the support bar 100.
[0047] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0048] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0049] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A protective gear, characterized in that: It includes a body (200) and at least one support bar (100), the body (200) and the support bar (100) are connected by a connecting component, the connecting component includes a snap-fit seat (210) fixed on the body (200), the snap-fit seat (210) is used to embed the support bar (100) and is detachably connected to the support bar (100).
2. The protective gear according to claim 1, characterized in that: The snap-fit seat (210) has a snap-fit groove (211) which matches the shape of the support bar (100) and is used to snap the support bar (100).
3. The protective gear according to claim 1, characterized in that: The snap-fit base (210) or snap-fit groove (211) is provided with a snap-fit element for connecting the support bar (100). The snap-fit component has an annular snap-fit protrusion (230) and / or a plurality of snap-fit blocks (240) arranged in a ring. The snap-fit protrusion (230) is used to snap the support strip (100), and each snap-fit block (240) is arranged in a ring to form a snap-fit space (241) for snapping the support strip (100).
4. The protective gear according to claim 2, characterized in that: The snap-fit base (210) or snap-fit groove (211) is provided with a snap-fit element for connecting the support bar (100). The snap-fit component has an annular snap-fit protrusion (230) and / or a plurality of snap-fit blocks (240) arranged in a ring. The snap-fit protrusion (230) is used to snap the support strip (100), and each snap-fit block (240) is arranged in a ring to form a snap-fit space (241) for snapping the support strip (100).
5. The protective gear according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The card holder (210) and the support bar (100) are connected by a reinforcing connector, which includes any one of the following connection methods: magnetic connection or snap-fit connection.
6. The protective gear according to claim 5, characterized in that: The reinforcing connector uses a magnetic connection method, and the minimum number of reinforcing connectors is one. Each reinforcing connector includes a magnetic suction part (220) and a connecting part. The magnetic suction part (220) is connected to the snap-fit seat (210) or snap-fit groove (211), and the connecting part is fixed to the support strip (100). The magnetic part (220) is connected to the support bar (100), and the connecting part is fixed to the card holder (210) or the card slot (211).