Seamless gloves

The seamless glove addresses discomfort and dexterity issues by bonding fabrics adhesively, creating a seam-free design that enhances comfort and flexibility, with optional heat retention and adjustable fasteners.

JP2025140798AActive Publication Date: 2025-09-29林萬洋 +2
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Application Number
JP2024040382
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-14
Publication Date
2025-09-29
Estimated Expiration
2044-03-14

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Technical Problem

Existing gloves, particularly those made from fabric, suffer from discomfort due to seam structures that impair comfort and dexterity, especially in tasks requiring high levels of hand freedom.

Method used

A seamless glove design utilizing a special adhesive structure that bonds base, thumb, and finger fabrics together, eliminating seams and enhancing comfort and dexterity.

Benefits of technology

The seamless glove provides improved comfort and flexibility by eliminating seams, allowing for better hand freedom and precision, with optional heat retention and adjustable fasteners for stability.

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Abstract

To provide a glove product capable of realizing a more comfortable wearing feeling.SOLUTION: In a seamless glove, a base fabric has a palm region, a thumb section, and finger sections. A thumb fabric is shaped corresponding to a shape of the thumb section, a width of the thumb fabric is formed wider than that of the thumb section, and both sides of the thumb fabric are partially wrapped around the thumb section and are bonded to the thumb section. Other finger fabrics correspond to the finger sections, and extend to a part of the palm region. The other finger fabrics are overlapped and bonded so that parts where the other finger fabrics extend to the palm region completely cover the palm region. Both sides of the other finger fabrics are bonded so as to cover a part of the finger sections at a position corresponding to the finger sections. The other finger fabrics are partially bonded so as to cover the corresponding parts on both sides of the palm region. A first folding part 104 and a second folding part 105 are pressed against the palm region and are bonded so as to cover the other finger fabrics.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to the field of glove products, and more particularly to seamless gloves that have a special adhesive structure and are smooth, comfortable, and have an excellent feel against the skin. [Background technology]

[0002] Gloves are a type of protective equipment that can provide a certain level of protection and reduce injuries from work, the environment, or combat. Over time, glove design and manufacturing techniques and processes have evolved, and mass production has begun. Industrialized production has made gloves more widespread and suitable for a wide range of occupations, including industry, agriculture, and medicine. Today, glove materials have become more diverse, with rubber, plastic, and synthetic fibers becoming the most common choices to meet the needs of various environments and applications. Furthermore, based on their use, scope, and functionality, common types of gloves seen in everyday life include cold-weather gloves, sports gloves, cleaning gloves, and medical gloves, with various designs tailored to specific environments and applications. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] While gloves meet a wide range of needs, they also have drawbacks that must be overcome, one of the main challenges being comfort. Comfort without impairing the user's dexterity while wearing the gloves is an important factor that cannot be overlooked. However, because most existing gloves made from fabric are sewn, there is no way to break through the technical mold of manufacturing. The seam structure can cause discomfort to the user when wearing the gloves, resulting in a lack of comfort and a tendency for the seams to affect the user's hand freedom. These drawbacks are highlighted when used in tasks or sports that require a high level of dexterity.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a glove product that provides the necessary protection while providing comfort and dexterity to the user is an issue that needs to be overcome and resolved as soon as possible. From this perspective, the inventor has pooled his many years of experience in the related industry to devise seamless gloves that effectively solve the existing drawbacks and provide a glove product that is more comfortable to wear, thereby satisfying the demands of users and the market for related products. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a seamless glove that is comfortable to wear and allows dexterity by utilizing a special material structure and adhesive relationship.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the seamless glove disclosed in the present invention includes a base fabric, a thumb fabric, a plurality of other finger fabrics, and a wrist fabric.

[0007] The base fabric has a thumb section and a plurality of finger sections, the thumb section and the plurality of finger sections are respectively connected to the palm region, a first folded portion is provided between the thumb section and an adjacent finger section, and a second folded portion is provided between two adjacent finger sections, the plurality of other finger fabrics correspond to each finger section and each extend to a part of the palm region, the portions of the other finger fabrics that extend to the palm region are overlapped and bonded so as to completely cover the palm region, and the exposed finger edges of the other finger fabrics are respectively connected to the finger sections. The outer surface formed by the adhesive structure of the base fabric, thumb fabric, and other finger fabric is defined as the lining of the semi-finished glove. The semi-finished glove is turned inside out so that the lining becomes the inner surface, and the wrist fabric formed in a long, narrow strip shape is wrapped around and adhered to the lower end of the semi-finished glove.

[0008] This allows a seamless glove to be formed by adhesive means, eliminating the discomfort caused by stitching in conventional gloves and significantly improving the comfort of the user when wearing them.

[0009] It is preferable that the finger section includes an index finger section and a middle finger section, the other finger fabric includes an index finger fabric and a middle finger fabric, a shallow arch section is formed at the connection position between the middle finger section and the palm region, and a deep arch section is formed in the middle finger fabric at a position corresponding to the shallow arch section of the middle finger section, thereby configuring a glove product in a form that covers three fingers. Preferably, two cut lines are formed in the finger fabric at the connection point between the index finger section and the palm region, and the index finger fabric covers a portion of the finger section. It is preferable that the first folded portion and the second folded portion are formed in a triangular shape and pressed against the palm area to cover it, thereby achieving a better effect and improving the manufacturing convenience of the cut lines in the base fabric. It is preferable to provide a secondary fastener and a primary fastener at both ends of the wrist cloth to improve the stability of the garment when worn.

[0010] Preferably, the secondary fastener and primary fastener form a hook-and-loop structure that can be quickly fastened and removed.

[0011] It is preferable to apply a heat generating member to the base fabric, the thumb fabric, and the other finger fabric to provide excellent heat retention. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] In summary, the seamless glove of the present invention has a structure and means for bonding the base fabric, thumb fabric, finger fabric, and wrist fabric together, avoiding the drawbacks of gloves made using a stitching method. The stitch-free structure provides excellent comfort for the user. Specifically, the technical means for the novel glove structure with high wearing comfort disclosed in the present invention is that the thumb fabric and finger fabric are stably and tightly bonded to the base fabric by means of a means for covering the thumb section, finger section, and part of the palm area of ​​the base fabric, particularly the finger fabrics, which are bonded and fixed in a state covering part of the palm area of ​​the base fabric. These three are bonded together by a predetermined bonding means to form the lining of the semi-finished glove, which is then turned inside out and wrapped around and fixed with the wrist fabric to complete the seamless glove. Further technical features that can be added to the details of the seamless glove disclosed in the present invention are described in the above paragraphs. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a base fabric, a thumb fabric, a finger fabric, and a wrist fabric in one preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic diagram of a liner of a semi-finished glove in one preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of another view of a semi-finished glove in one preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic diagram of a seamless glove according to one preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the state in which the secondary fastener and the primary fastener are applied to a seamless glove according to one preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] In order to enable those skilled in the art to clearly understand the contents of the present invention, the following description is provided in conjunction with the drawings. The dimensions, proportions, sizes, shapes, and application states of the illustrated components are intended to explain the technical features of the present invention and do not represent the actual structural aspects. Figures 1 to 4 show schematic diagrams of a base fabric, thumb fabric, finger fabric, and wrist fabric, respectively, schematic diagrams of the inside and outside of a semi-finished glove, and schematic diagrams of a seamless glove in one preferred embodiment of the present invention. The present invention provides a seamless glove consisting of a base fabric 10, a thumb fabric 11, multiple finger fabrics 12, and a wrist fabric 13.

[0015] The base fabric 10 includes a palm region 101, a thumb section 102, and a plurality of finger sections 103, with the thumb section 102 and the finger sections 103 each connected to the palm region 101. A first folded portion 104 is provided between the thumb section 102 and the finger sections 103, and a second folded portion 105 is provided between two adjacent finger sections 103. The thumb fabric 11 is provided to fit the shape of the thumb section 102, with the width of the thumb fabric 11 being wider than that of the thumb section 102, and the exposed edge of the thumb fabric 11 being aligned with the exposed edge of the thumb section 102, with both sides of the thumb fabric 11 partially wrapped around and bonded to the thumb section 102.

[0016] The other finger fabrics 12 correspond to the finger sections 103, respectively, and extend to the palm region 101. The portions of the other finger fabrics 12 that extend to the palm region 101 are overlapped and bonded to completely cover the entire position of the palm region 101. The exposed finger ends of the other finger fabrics 12 are aligned with the ends of the finger sections 103, respectively, and both sides of the finger section 103 that the other finger fabric 12 corresponds to are bonded to cover part of the finger section 103, and both sides of the other finger fabric 12 that corresponds to the palm region 101 are bonded to cover part of the palm region 101. The first folded portion 104 and the second folded portion 105 are pressed against the palm region 101 and bonded to cover the other finger fabric 12. As a result, the outer surface formed by the bonded structure of the base fabric 10, the thumb fabric 11, and the other finger fabric 12 is defined as the lining (inside) of the semi-finished glove 2. The semi-finished glove 2 is turned inside out so that the lining becomes the inner surface 2, and a wrist cloth 13 formed in a long, thin strip shape is wrapped around and adhered to the lower end of the semi-finished glove 2.

[0017] The aforementioned structure of the base fabric 10, thumb fabric 11, and finger fabric 12, along with their adhesive structure, allows for the formation of a seamless lining for semi-finished glove 2. When the wrist fabric 13 is wrapped around and adhered to the bottom edge of the inverted semi-finished glove 2, seamless glove 1 is formed, offering excellent comfort. More specifically, because the base fabric 10, thumb fabric 11, finger fabric 12, and wrist fabric 13 are adhered together by adhesive means, seamless glove 1 eliminates the significant discomfort felt by the user due to seams compared to gloves made by sewing, providing a more comfortable fit for the user's hand. After donning, seamless glove 1 offers improved comfort, flexibility, and precision. For ease of explanation, Figures 2 to 4 use different cross-sectional lines to show the positions and performance of each fabric after adhesion. In addition, because the palm region 101 of the base fabric 10 is viewed from a different angle in Figure 4, the corresponding position of the palm region 101 is indicated by a dotted line. The palm region 101 may refer to the same region that covers both sides of the base fabric 10.

[0018] In this embodiment, the finger section 103 is exemplified by an index finger section 1031 and a middle finger section 1032, and the other finger fabric 12 is exemplified by an index finger fabric 121 and a middle finger fabric 122. Furthermore, the middle finger section 1032 forms a shallow arch section 1033 where it connects to the palm region 101, and the middle finger fabric 122 forms a deep arch section 1033 corresponding to the shallow arch section 1032 of the middle finger section 1032. Therefore, a three-finger fingerless glove product can be constructed, and after bonding the base fabric 10 to the other finger fabric 12, the seamless glove 1 is formed so that the ring finger and little finger are sandwiched between the shallow arch section 1033 and the deep arch section 1221 and exposed. That is, when a user wears the seamless glove 1 of this embodiment, the thumb protrudes from the structure formed by bonding the thumb fabric 11 and the thumb section 102 together, and a portion of the thumb is covered by the seamless glove 1, the index finger protrudes from the structure formed by bonding the index finger fabric 121 and the index finger section 1031 together, and a portion of the index finger is covered by the seamless glove 1, the middle finger protrudes from the structure formed by bonding the middle finger fabric 122 and the middle finger section 1032 together, and a portion of the middle finger is covered by the seamless glove 1, and the ring finger and little finger are bonded by the middle finger fabric 122 and the base fabric 10, and protrude from the opening between the deep arch section 1221 and the shallow arch section 1033 located beside the middle finger. Of course, this is only one preferred embodiment, and the finger sections 103 may be the index finger section, the middle finger section, the ring finger section, and the little finger section. In this case, the other finger fabric 12 corresponds to the index finger fabric, the middle finger fabric, the ring finger fabric and the little finger fabric, and after being bonded together, a five-finger fingerless glove product is formed.

[0019] Furthermore, to facilitate bonding of the index finger fabric 121 to the base fabric 10, it is preferable to form two cut lines L on the index finger fabric 121 corresponding to the seam between the index finger section 1031 and the palm region 101. This makes it easier to bond the index finger fabric 121 to the base fabric 10 so that the cut lines L partially cover both sides of the index finger section 1031, thereby reducing wrinkles that may occur at the joint between the index finger section 1031 and the palm region 101 of the base fabric 10. Note that the length and position of the cut lines L shown in FIG. 1 are merely illustrative and can be adjusted according to actual bonding requirements.

[0020] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first folded portion 104 and the second folded portion 105 are triangular, which makes it easier to manufacture the base fabric 10. For example, when forming the base fabric 10 by cutting, if the first folded portion 104 and the second folded portion 105 are triangular, the first folded portion 104 and the second folded portion 105 can be cut and formed more quickly and easily than if they were formed into a circle or a rectangle. Therefore, by making the first folded portion 104 and the second folded portion 105 triangular, the manufacturing efficiency and convenience of the base fabric 10 can be improved.

[0021] Please refer to Figure 5, which is a schematic diagram of a seamless glove having a secondary fastening device and a primary fastening device according to a more preferred embodiment of the present invention. To further improve the wearing stability of the seamless glove 1, a secondary fastening device 131 and a primary fastening device 132 may be provided on both ends of the wrist cloth 3. In this way, when the user puts on the seamless glove 1, the secondary fastening device 131 and the primary fastening device 132 can strengthen the adhesion between the seamless glove 1 and the user's wrist, reducing the possibility of the glove falling off.

[0022] Furthermore, in a structural state in which the secondary fastening device 131 and the primary fastening device 132 are provided, the secondary fastening device 131 and the primary fastening device 132 can have a structure such as a button, and the secondary fastening device 131 can include a plurality of secondary fastening devices arranged at intervals. The primary fastening device 132 can include a plurality of primary fastening devices arranged at intervals, so that the fit of the seamless glove 1 can be improved by fastening the secondary fastening device 131 and the primary fastening device 132 together according to the size of the user's wrist. Furthermore, in consideration of convenience in use and manufacturing, the secondary fastening device 131 and the primary fastening device 132 can have a hook-and-loop fastener structure so that the secondary fastening device 131 and the primary fastening device 132 can be quickly connected or disconnected for use. Even when the secondary fastening device 131 and the primary fastening device 132 have a hook-and-loop fastener structure, the diameter of the wrist portion of the seamless glove 1 can be adjusted to fit the user's wrist by designing the length of the hook-and-loop fastener.

[0023] In addition, by taking into consideration the range of application and usage environment of the seamless glove 1, heat-generating materials are incorporated into the base fabric 10, thumb fabric 11, and other finger fabric 12, providing sufficient heat retention to the user in addition to the protective function, thereby increasing convenience for use in cold regions.

[0024] As described above, by bonding the base fabric, thumb fabric, finger fabric, and wrist fabric together in a structure and manner, a seamless glove product can be formed, allowing the user to wear gloves with excellent comfort. Specifically, the thumb fabric and finger fabric are partially wrapped around and bonded to the thumb section, finger section, and palm area of ​​the base fabric, thereby firmly and securely bonding and fixing the thumb fabric and finger fabric to the base fabric. Bonding and fixing these three fabrics in a specific manner forms the lining of a semi-finished glove, which is then turned inside out and wrapped around and bonded to the wrist fabric to form seamless glove 1. This provides a novel glove structure with high comfort. Furthermore, the present invention discloses numerous possible structural embodiments. For example, in one embodiment, the finger sections are formed as index and middle finger sections, and the finger fabric is formed as index and middle finger fabric, with the middle finger section having a shallow arch section and the middle finger fabric having a deep arch section, resulting in a glove configuration that covers three fingers. Furthermore, to facilitate bonding between the index finger fabric and the base fabric, a cut line may be formed on the index finger fabric. Furthermore, to facilitate convenient and efficient manufacturing of the base fabric, the first and second folded portions may be triangular. Furthermore, to ensure the seamless glove is worn stably, a secondary fastener and a primary fastener may be provided on the wrist fabric, and the secondary fastener and the primary fastener may have a hook-and-loop fastener structure. Furthermore, to enhance the stability of the seamless glove, a heat-generating material may be applied to the fabric, making it easier to use in cold climates. [Explanation of symbols]

[0025] 1 Seamless Gloves 10 Base fabric 101 Palm area 102 Thumb Section 103 Finger Section 1031 Index Finger Section 1032 Middle Finger Section 1033 Shallow Arch Section 104 First fold 105 Second fold 11 Thumb Fabric 12 Other finger fabric 121 Index Finger Fabric 122 Middle finger fabric 1221 Deep Arch Section 13 Wrist Fabric 131 Secondary fixture 132 Main fixture 2 Semi-finished gloves L cut line

Claims

1. The glove includes a base fabric, a thumb fabric, a plurality of other finger fabrics, and a wrist fabric, the base fabric includes a palm region, a thumb section, and a plurality of finger sections, the thumb section and the finger sections are each connected to the palm region, a first folded portion is provided between the thumb section and an adjacent one of the finger sections, and a second folded portion is provided between two adjacent ones of the finger sections; the thumb cloth is provided in accordance with the shape of the thumb section, the width of the thumb cloth is formed wider than the thumb section, the exposed edge of the thumb cloth is aligned with the exposed edge of the thumb section, and both sides of the thumb cloth are partially wrapped around and bonded to the thumb section; the second finger fabrics are bonded to the palm region so as to completely cover the palm region, and the exposed edges of the second finger fabrics are aligned with the exposed edges of the finger sections, and both sides of the second finger fabric are bonded to the palm region so as to partially cover the corresponding portions of the finger sections, and the first folded portion and the second folded portion are pressed against the palm region and bonded to cover the second finger fabrics, thereby defining a surface formed by the bonded structure of the base fabric, the thumb fabric, and the second finger fabrics as a lining of a semi-finished glove. The seamless glove is characterized in that the wrist cloth is formed in a long, narrow strip shape, the semi-finished glove is turned inside out so that the lining becomes the inner surface, and the wrist cloth is wrapped around and bonded to the lower edge of the semi-finished glove.

2. the finger sections include an index finger section and a middle finger section; The other finger fabrics include the index finger fabric and the middle finger fabric, forming a shallow arch section at a connection between the middle finger section and the palm region; 2. The seamless glove according to claim 1, wherein a deep arch section is formed in the middle finger fabric at a position corresponding to the shallow arch section of the middle finger section.

3. 3. The seamless glove according to claim 2, wherein two cut lines are formed at a joint between the index finger section and the palm region.

4. 4. The seamless glove according to claim 3, wherein the first folded portion and the second folded portion are formed in a triangular shape.

5. 5. The seamless glove according to claim 4, wherein a sub-fixing member and a main fixing member are provided on both ends of the wrist cloth.

6. The seamless glove according to claim 5, wherein the secondary fasteners and the primary fasteners have hook-and-loop fastener structures.

7. 7. The seamless glove according to claim 6, wherein the base fabric, the thumb fabric, and the other finger fabric are heat generating members.