Protective equipment for exercise

Abstract

To provide a piece of protective equipment for exercise which facilitates wearing by stabilizing operation of winding around a belt member, when wearing the piece of protective equipment on a protective part in exercise.SOLUTION: A piece of protective equipment for exercise 100 is provided with an interior part 10, an exterior part 20 composed for covering the interior part 10, and a belt part 30 composed in a fixable manner on the exterior part 20. The interior part 10 includes at least one hard member 11. The hard member 11 is composed in an arch shape, elastically deformable and provided with a length L1 in a width direction D1, a length L2 in a height direction D2 which is orthogonal in the width direction D1, and a length L3 between both ends along the width direction D1. The length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L2 in the height direction D2 are provided with the relation of L2>L1 / 2. The length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L3 between both ends are provided with the relation of L3<L1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to sports protective equipment. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is a protective device for exercise that protects a person's arms, legs, etc., and that covers the part to be protected during exercise and is worn by a belt part. For example, JP 2019-183302 A (Patent Document 1) describes an arm guard in which an upper arm protector is worn by a belt part. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-183302 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the arm guard described in the above publication, the upper arm protection body is less than half the circumference of the arm. Therefore, when the arm guard is placed on the arm when worn, the arm guard may slip off the arm before the belt part is wrapped around it. This is inconvenient for the wearer of the arm guard.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide athletic protective equipment that can be easily put on by stabilizing the action of wrapping the belt portion around the part of the body to be protected during exercise. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The protective gear for sports of the present invention includes an interior part, an exterior part configured to cover the interior part, and a belt part configured to be fixable to the exterior part. The interior part includes at least one rigid member. The rigid member is configured in an arch shape, is elastically deformable, and has a length L1 in the width direction, a length L2 in the height direction orthogonal to the width direction, and a length L3 between both ends along the width direction. The length L1 in the width direction and the length L2 in the height direction have a relationship of L2 > L1 / 2. The length L1 in the width direction and the length L3 between both ends have a relationship of L3 < L1.

Advantages of the Invention

[0007] According to the protective gear for sports of the present invention, when the protective gear for sports is worn on the part to be protected during exercise, the operation of winding the belt part is stabilized, so that the protective gear for sports can be easily worn.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0008] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which the protective gear for sports according to Embodiment 1 is worn on the arm. [Diagram 2] It is a front view schematically showing the configuration of the protective gear for sports according to Embodiment 1. [Diagram 3] It is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] It is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the configuration of Modification 1 of the protective gear for sports according to Embodiment 1. [Diagram 5] It is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the configuration of the rigid member of Modification 2 of the protective gear for sports according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 6] It is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which the protective gear for sports according to Embodiment 2 is worn on the leg. [Figure 7] It is a front view schematically showing the configuration of the protective gear for sports according to Embodiment 2. [Figure 8] It is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII of FIG. 7. [Figure 9] It is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the configuration of a modification of the protective gear for sports according to Embodiment 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference characters unless otherwise specified, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

[0010] (Embodiment 1) With reference to Fig. 1, athletic protective equipment 100 according to the first embodiment is worn on the upper arm to cover the elbow in order to protect the arm, which is a part to be protected during exercise. Athletic protective equipment 100 according to the first embodiment is an arm guard. Athletic protective equipment 100 according to the first embodiment is worn on the arm of a baseball batter, for example. Specifically, the wearer wears it on the arm on the pitcher's side while gripping bat 200.

[0011] The exercise protective equipment 100 according to the first embodiment includes an interior part 10, an exterior part 20, and a belt part 30. The interior part 10 is covered by the exterior part 20. In this embodiment, the entire interior part 10 is covered by the exterior part 20. The belt part 30 is attached to the exterior part 20. The belt part 30 is held by the exterior part 20 in a state where it is wrapped around the upper arm.

[0012] 2 and 3, the interior part 10 is housed in the exterior part 20. The interior part 10 includes at least one hard member 11. The hard member 11 has a higher hardness than the exterior part 20. The hard member 11 is disposed on the outermost side of the interior part 10.

[0013] The hard member 11 is configured to have an arch shape. That is, the hard member 11 is configured to have an arch shape in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The arch shape may be asymmetric or symmetric. The arch shape may be a circular arc shape.

[0014] The rigid member 11 is elastically deformable. The rigid member 11 is elastically deformable such that the arch-shaped opening expands. The rigid member 11 is elastically deformable such that the arch-shaped opening expands or contracts.

[0015] The rigid member 11 has a length L1 in the width direction D1, a length L2 in the height direction D2 orthogonal to the width direction D1, and a length L3 between both ends along the width direction D1. The length L1 in the width direction D1 is the overall length of the rigid member 11 in the width direction D1. The length L1 in the width direction D1 is the maximum length in the width direction D1. The length L2 in the height direction D2 orthogonal to the width direction D1 is the overall length of the rigid member 11 in the height direction D2. The length L2 in the height direction D2 orthogonal to the width direction D1 is the maximum length in the height direction D2. The length L3 between both ends along the width direction D1 is the length between both ends of the rigid member 11 along the width direction D1. The length L3 between both ends along the width direction D1 is the maximum length between both ends along the width direction D1.

[0016] The length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L2 in the height direction D2 have a relationship of L2 > L1 / 2. The length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L3 between both ends have a relationship of L3 < L1.

[0017] The rigid member 11 is, for example, a Self-reinforced Plastic composite. The material of the rigid member 11 is, for example, polypropylene, polyethylene, polycarbonate, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic), GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic).

[0018] The overall length of the rigid member 11 is, for example, 150 mm or more and 250 mm or less. The thickness of the rigid member 11 is, for example, 0.5 mm or more and 3 mm or less. The radius of curvature of the arch shape of the rigid member 11 is 30 mm or more and 50 mm or less. The length of the arch shape of the rigid member 11 is 170 mm or more and 350 mm or less.

[0019] In this embodiment, the interior portion 10 includes a first soft member 12 and a second soft member 13. The first soft member 12 is layered on the inside of the hard member 11. The hard member 11 has a higher hardness than the first soft member 12 and the second soft member 13.

[0020] The material of the first soft member 12 is, for example, EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate), polyurethane foam, rubber, or polyethylene foam. The total length of the first soft member 12 is, for example, 150 mm or more and 250 mm or less. The thickness of the first soft member 12 is, for example, 3 mm or more and 6 mm or less.

[0021] The second soft member 13 is layered on the inside of the first soft member 12. The material of the second soft member 13 is, for example, EVA, polyurethane foam, rubber, or polyethylene foam. The total length of the second soft member 13 is, for example, 150 mm or more and 250 mm or less. The thickness of the second soft member 13 is, for example, 6 mm or more and 10 mm or less.

[0022] The exterior part 20 is configured to cover the interior part 10. The material of the exterior part 20 is, for example, synthetic leather, artificial leather, synthetic fiber, etc. In this embodiment, a loop part F1 of a hook-and-loop fastener F is provided on the surface of the exterior part 20. The outer surface of the exterior part 20 may be configured in a mesh shape.

[0023] The belt portion 30 is configured to be fixed to the exterior portion 20. In this embodiment, there is one belt portion 30. The belt portion 30 is an elastic belt. The belt portion 30 is stretchable in the extending direction. The thickness of the belt portion 30 is, for example, 25 mm or more and 100 mm or less. In this embodiment, a hook portion F2 of a hook-and-loop fastener F is provided on the inside of both ends of the belt portion 30. The hook portion F2 of the belt portion 30 engages with the loop portion F1 of the exterior portion 20, thereby fixing the belt portion 30 to the exterior portion 20.

[0024] In this embodiment, the belt portion 30 is fixed to the exterior portion 20 by the hook-and-loop fastener F, but is not limited to being fixed by the hook-and-loop fastener F. For example, it may be fixed to the exterior portion 20 by a buckle.

[0025] In this embodiment, there is one belt portion 30, but the number of belt portions 30 is not limited to one, and for example, there may be two belt portions 30.

[0026] Next, the operation and effect of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 will be described. According to the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1, the length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L2 in the height direction D2 have a relationship of L2 > L1 / 2. For this reason, the length L2 in the height direction D2 of the arch shape of the rigid member 11 is longer than the arc length of the arch shape of the rigid member 11 in the height direction D2. Further, the length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L3 between both ends have a relationship of L3 < L1. For this reason, the length L3 between both ends of the rigid member 11 is narrower than the length L1 in the width direction D1 of the rigid member 11. Therefore, when the sports protector 100 is worn on the arm, the sports protector 100 can be held on the arm by the rigid member 11. In this state, since the belt portion 30 is wound around the arm, the operation of winding the belt portion 30 becomes stable. Thereby, the sports protector 100 can be easily worn.

[0027] According to the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1, the radius of curvature of the arch shape of the rigid member 11 is 30 mm or more and 50 mm or less. For this reason, it is possible to provide an optimal fitting feeling to the arm by the sports protector 100.

[0028] According to the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1, the length of the arch shape of the rigid member 11 is 170 mm or more and 350 mm or less. For this reason, it is possible to secure a protection area larger than before by the sports protector 100. Therefore, safety can be ensured.

[0029] Variation 1 of athletic protective equipment 100 according to embodiment 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Variation 1 of athletic protective equipment 100 according to embodiment 1 has the same configuration and effects as athletic protective equipment 100 according to embodiment 1 unless otherwise specified.

[0030] In the first modification of the exercise protective gear 100 according to the first embodiment, the interior portion 10 includes a first hard member 111, a second hard member 112, and a first soft member 12. The first hard member 111 is overlapped on the outside of the first soft member 12. The second hard member 112 is overlapped on the inside of the first soft member 12. The first soft member 12 is sandwiched between the first hard member 111 and the second hard member 112.

[0031] The interior portion 10 includes a second soft member 13. The second soft member 13 has a hardness equal to or less than that of the first soft member 12. The second soft member 13 is layered on the inside of the second hard member 112.

[0032] Next, the effects of the first modified example of the athletic protective equipment 100 according to the first embodiment will be described.

[0033] According to the first modification of the athletic protective gear 100 of the first embodiment, the first hard member 111 is overlapped on the outside of the first soft member 12, and the second hard member 112 is overlapped on the inside of the first soft member 12. Therefore, the first hard member 111 and the second hard member 112 can improve the defensive performance. In addition, the first hard member 111, the second hard member 112, and the first soft member 12 function as dampers, so that the impact on the arm can be absorbed.

[0034] According to the first modification of the athletic protective gear 100 of the first embodiment, the second soft member 13 having a hardness equal to or less than that of the first soft member 12 is layered inside the second hard member 112. Therefore, the second soft member 13 can provide a soft fit to the arm.

[0035] Variation 2 of athletic protective equipment 100 according to embodiment 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Unless otherwise specified, Variation 2 of athletic protective equipment 100 according to embodiment 1 has the same configuration and effects as Variation 1 of athletic protective equipment 100 according to embodiment 1.

[0036] In the second modification of the athletic protector 100 according to the first embodiment, at least one of the first hard member 111 and the second hard member 112 is divided in the width direction D1.

[0037] 5A, the first hard member 111 may not be divided, and the second hard member 112 may be divided into two. The second hard member 112 is divided at one location.

[0038] 5B, the first hard member 111 may not be divided, and the second hard member 112 may be divided into three. The second hard member 112 is divided in two places.

[0039] 5C, the first hard member 111 is not divided, and the second hard member 112 is divided into two, and the gap between the divisions of the second hard member 112 may be wide. The maximum width of the gap is preferably less than the diameter of a baseball. Since the diameter of a baseball for hardball is about 73 mm, the maximum width of the gap is preferably less than 73 mm.

[0040] 5D, the first hard member 111 may be divided into three, and the second hard member 112 may be divided into two. The first hard member 111 is divided in two places. The second hard member 112 is divided in one place.

[0041] Next, the effects of the second modification of the athletic protective equipment 100 according to the first embodiment will be described.

[0042] According to the second modification of the athletic protective gear 100 according to the first embodiment, at least one of the first hard member 111 and the second hard member 112 is divided in the width direction D1. Therefore, by dividing at least one of the first hard member 111 and the second hard member 112 in the width direction D1, the athletic protective gear 100 can be easily manufactured. Therefore, the productivity of the athletic protective gear 100 can be improved.

[0043] (Embodiment 2) Unless otherwise specified, athletic protective equipment 100 according to the second embodiment has the same configuration and effects as athletic protective equipment 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0044] 6, athletic protective equipment 100 according to the second embodiment is worn on the lower leg to cover the shin in order to protect the leg, which is the part to be protected during exercise. Athletic protective equipment 100 according to the second embodiment is a leg guard. Athletic protective equipment 100 according to the second embodiment is worn on the leg of a baseball batter, for example.

[0045] The athletic protective gear 100 according to the second embodiment includes a shin section 101 and an instep section 102. The shin section 101 is configured to protect the shin of the wearer. The instep section 102 is configured to protect the instep of the wearer. In this embodiment, the shin section 101 of the athletic protective gear 100 includes an interior section 10, an exterior section 20, and a belt section 30. The belt section 30 is held by the exterior section 20 in a state where it is wrapped around the lower leg of the wearer. Note that the instep section 102 of the athletic protective gear 100 does not include the interior section 10 of the athletic protective gear 100 according to the second embodiment. In other words, the instep section 102 of the athletic protective gear 100 does not include a hard member 11.

[0046] 7 and 8, the interior part 10 of the shin part 101 of the athletic protective gear 100 includes at least one hard member 11. The arch shape of the hard member 11 of the present embodiment is wider in the width direction D1 than the hard member 11 of the first embodiment that is attached to the upper arm, since the arch shape of the hard member 11 of the present embodiment is attached to the lower leg.

[0047] In Embodiment 2 as well, the length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L2 in the height direction D2 have a relationship of L2 > L1 / 2. The length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L3 between both ends have a relationship of L3 < L1.

[0048] The total length of the rigid member 11 is, for example, 200 mm or more and 300 mm or less. The belt portion 30 of the shin portion 101 of the sports protector 100 has two pieces.

[0049] Next, the operation and effect of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2 will be described. According to the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2, the length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L2 in the height direction D2 have a relationship of L2 > L1 / 2. For this reason, the length L2 in the height direction D2 of the arch shape of the rigid member 11 is longer than the arc length of the arch shape of the rigid member 11 in the height direction D2. Also, the length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L3 between both ends have a relationship of L3 < L1. For this reason, the length L3 between both ends of the rigid member 11 is narrower than the length L1 in the width direction D1 of the rigid member 11. Therefore, when the sports protector 100 is worn on the leg, the sports protector 100 can be held on the leg by the rigid member 11. In this state, since the belt portion 30 is wound around the leg, the operation of winding the belt portion 30 becomes stable. Thereby, the sports protector 100 can be easily worn.

[0050] With reference to FIG. 9, a modification of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2 will be described. The modification of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2 has the same configuration and operation and effect as the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2 unless otherwise specified.

[0051] In Modification 2 of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2, the interior portion 10 includes a first rigid member 111, a second rigid member 112, and a first soft member 12. The first rigid member 111 is overlapped on the outside of the first soft member 12. The second rigid member 112 is overlapped on the inside of the first soft member 12.

[0052] The interior portion 10 includes a second soft member 13. The second soft member 13 has a hardness equal to or less than that of the first soft member 12. The second soft member 13 is layered on the inside of the second hard member 112.

[0053] Next, the effects of the modified example of the athletic protector 100 according to the second embodiment will be described. According to the modified example of the athletic protective gear 100 according to the second embodiment, the first hard member 111 is overlapped on the outside of the first soft member 12, and the second hard member 112 is overlapped on the inside of the first soft member 12. Therefore, the first hard member 111 and the second hard member 112 can improve the defensive performance. In addition, the first hard member 111, the second hard member 112, and the first soft member 12 function as dampers, so that the impact on the legs can be absorbed.

[0054] According to the modified example of the athletic protective gear 100 according to the first embodiment, the second soft member 13 having a hardness equal to or less than that of the first soft member 12 is layered on the inside of the second hard member 112. Therefore, the second soft member 13 can provide a soft fit to the legs.

[0055] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, not the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 10 interior part, 11 hard member, 12 first soft member, 13 second soft member, 20 exterior part, 30 belt part, 100 athletic protective equipment, 101 shin part, 102 instep part, 111 first hard member, 112 second hard member, D1 width direction, D2 height direction, L1 length in width direction, L2 length in height direction, L3 length between both ends.

Claims

1. The interior and An exterior part configured to cover the interior part; A belt portion configured to be fixed to the exterior portion, The interior portion includes at least one hard member, The hard member is configured in an arch shape and is elastically deformable; and It has a length L1 in a width direction, a length L2 in a height direction perpendicular to the width direction, and a length L3 between both ends along the width direction, The length L1 in the width direction and the length L2 in the height direction are The relationship of L2>L1 / 2 is satisfied. The length L1 in the width direction and the length L3 between both ends are Athletic protective equipment having a relationship of L3<L1.

2. The interior portion includes a first hard member, a second hard member, and a first soft member, the first hard member is overlapped on the outside of the first soft member, The athletic protector according to claim 1 , wherein the second hard member is layered on the inside of the first soft member.

3. the interior portion includes a second soft member having a hardness equal to or less than that of the first soft member, The athletic protector according to claim 2 , wherein the second soft member is layered on the inside of the second hard member.

4. The athletic protector according to claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first hard member and the second hard member is divided in the width direction.

5. The athletic protective equipment according to claim 1 , wherein the radius of curvature of the arch shape of the hard member is 30 mm or more and 50 mm or less.

6. 2. The athletic protective equipment according to claim 1, wherein the length of the arch shape of the hard member is 170 mm or more and 350 mm or less.

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