Glove

Abstract

To provide a glove capable of enhancing strength and stability of gripping with the hand at a glove side.SOLUTION: A glove 1 comprises a finger part 2, a back part 9 connected to the finger part 2, and a hand mouth part 6 connected to the back part 9. Thin leather parts 10 are disposed in the back faces of a forefinger portion 2b, a middle finger portion 2c, a third finger portion 2d and a little finger portion 2e, and the back part 9. The thin leather part 10 extends to the hand mouth part 6 from at least any one of a first finger crotch 11a between the forefinger portion 2b and the middle finger portion 2c, a second finger crotch 11b between the middle finger portion 2c and the third finger portion 2d, and a third finger crotch 11c between the third finger portion 2d and the little finger portion 2e in the back part 9.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a glove. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, gloves have been proposed for use in baseball, softball, etc. For example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 2-28278 (Patent Document 1) describes a glove in which a protrusion that partially bulges toward the palm is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the finger insertion portion near a position facing the knuckles. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 2-28278 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Pitchers primarily use their glove-side hand to tightly grip the ball when pitching, timing the transition from translational to rotational motion and accelerating the external rotation of the glove-side shoulder joint. Therefore, increasing the grip strength and stability of the glove-side hand is important for improving pitching performance. One way to increase the grip strength and stability of the glove-side hand is to stiffen the gripping area. However, as gloves are used, they gradually soften and eventually become crushable, which reduces the grip strength and stability of the glove-side hand.

[0005] In addition, the gloves described in the above publications have protrusions formed by folding the sole or by inserting a member under the sole, which makes it difficult for the hand holding the glove to grip the glove. Therefore, it is difficult to increase the grip strength and stability of the hand holding the glove.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a glove that can increase the grip strength and stability of the hand holding the glove. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The glove of the present invention comprises a finger section including a thumb section, an index finger section, a middle finger section, a ring finger section, and a little finger section, a back section connected to the finger section, and a cuff section connected to the back section. Thin leather sections are provided on the back and back sections of each of the index finger section, middle finger section, ring finger section, and little finger section. The thin leather sections extend from at least one of the first toe gap between the index finger and middle finger section, the second toe gap between the middle finger and ring finger section, and the third toe gap between the ring finger and little finger section on the back section toward the cuff section. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the glove of the present invention, the grip strength and stability of the hand holding the glove can be increased. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view schematically showing a glove according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a rear view schematically showing a glove according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] 1 is a left side view schematically showing a glove according to an embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a rear surface of the glove according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic view of the sole of a glove according to an embodiment. FIG. [Figure 6] 1 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a middle finger portion of a glove according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the same or corresponding parts in the following drawings will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

[0011] The configuration of a glove 1 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 3. Fig. 1 is a front view schematically showing a glove 1 according to an embodiment. Fig. 2 is a rear view schematically showing a glove 1 according to an embodiment. Fig. 3 is a left side view schematically showing a glove 1 according to an embodiment.

[0012] Glove 1 according to the first embodiment is a catching tool for baseball or softball. Glove 1 according to the first embodiment is particularly preferably used as a pitcher's glove. Glove 1 according to the first embodiment is not limited to a pitcher's glove, and may be used as an infielder's glove or an outfielder's glove.

[0013] Glove 1 according to the embodiment is worn on hand 100 of a wearer (user). Glove 1 according to the embodiment mainly includes finger portion 2, palm portion 3, web portion 4, lace portion 5, cuff portion 6, ball catching surface 7, back surface 8, and back portion 9.

[0014] The finger portion 2 is configured to be able to receive the thumb 101, index finger 102, middle finger 103, ring finger 104, and little finger 105 of the wearer's hand 100. The finger portion 2 includes a thumb portion 2a, index finger portion 2b, middle finger portion 2c, ring finger portion 2d, and little finger portion 2e. The thumb portion 2a, index finger portion 2b, middle finger portion 2c, ring finger portion 2d, and little finger portion 2e are configured to be able to receive the thumb 101, index finger 102, middle finger 103, ring finger 104, and little finger 105 of the wearer's hand 100, respectively. The thumb portion 2a, index finger portion 2b, middle finger portion 2c, ring finger portion 2d, and little finger portion 2e are each configured in a pouch shape to receive the thumb 101, index finger 102, middle finger 103, ring finger 104, and little finger 105 of the wearer's hand 100, respectively.

[0015] The palm portion 3 is configured to be able to receive the palm of the wearer's hand 100. The palm portion 3 is configured to cover the palm of the wearer's hand 100. The palm portion 3 is connected to the finger portions 2. The palm portion 3 is connected to the thumb portion 2a, the index finger portion 2b, the middle finger portion 2c, the ring finger portion 2d, and the little finger portion 2e, respectively. The palm portion 3 includes a pocket portion P. The pocket portion P is the portion where the ball is caught.

[0016] The web portion 4 is disposed between the thumb portion 2a and the index finger portion 2b. The web portion 4 is configured to cover the area between the thumb portion 2a and the index finger portion 2b. The web portion 4 may be configured to cover at least a part of the area between the thumb portion 2a and the index finger portion 2b.

[0017] The laces 5 are configured to connect each part of the glove 1, such as the finger parts 2 and the web part 4. The laces 5 are configured to connect adjacent finger parts 2. The laces 5 are configured to connect the index finger part 2b and the middle finger part 2c. The laces 5 are also configured to connect the middle finger part 2c and the ring finger part 2d. The laces 5 are also configured to connect the ring finger part 2d and the little finger part 2e. The laces 5 are configured to connect each of the thumb part 2a and the index finger part 2b to the web part 4. The laces 5 are made of, for example, leather.

[0018] The hand opening 6 forms an insertion opening for inserting the wearer's hand 100 into the glove 1. The hand opening 6 is connected to the back of the hand 9. The hand opening 6 is provided at the end of each of the palm part 3 and the back of the hand 9 opposite the finger parts 2. The hand opening 6 is provided so as to fit along the wrist of the wearer's hand 100.

[0019] Ball catching surface 7 is located on the palm side of wearer's hand 100. Ball catching surface 7 is for catching a ball. Ball catching surface 7 includes the portions of finger portion 2, palm portion 3, and web portion 4 that are located on the palm side of wearer's hand 100. Palm portion 3 forms part of ball catching surface 7.

[0020] The back surface 8 is disposed on the back side of the wearer's hand 100. The back surface 8 includes the finger portion 2, the web portion 4, and the back portion 9 that are disposed on the back side of the wearer's hand 100. The back portion 9 constitutes a part of the back surface 8.

[0021] The back of the hand 9 is connected to the finger portions 2. That is, the back of the hand 9 is connected to the thumb portion 2a, the index finger portion 2b, the middle finger portion 2c, the ring finger portion 2d, and the little finger portion 2e. The back of the hand 9 is configured to fit along the back of the wearer's hand 100.

[0022] The thin leather portion 10 is a member for reinforcing the finger portion 2 and the back portion 9. The thin leather portion 10 forms what is known as an overhang. The components that make up the finger portion 2 and the back portion 9 are sewn to the thin leather portion 10. In other words, the components that make up the finger portion 2 and the back portion 9 are connected by the thin leather portion 10. The thin leather portion 10 is provided on the back surface 8 and back portion 9 of each of the index finger portion 2b, middle finger portion 2c, ring finger portion 2d, and little finger portion 2e.

[0023] Thin leather portions 10 are provided on the index finger 2b, middle finger 2c, ring finger 2d, and little finger 2e so as to extend in the direction of extension of each finger. Thin leather portions 10 include thin leather portions 10a for the index finger, thin leather portions 10b for the middle finger, thin leather portions 10c for the ring finger, and thin leather portions 10d for the little finger.

[0024] The thin index finger leather 10a is provided on the index finger portion 2b. The thin index finger leather 10a extends in the extension direction of the index finger portion 2b. The thin index finger leather 10a is located approximately in the center in the width direction of the index finger portion 2b. The thin middle finger leather 10b is provided on the middle finger portion 2c. The thin middle finger leather 10b extends in the extension direction of the middle finger portion 2c. The thin middle finger leather 10b is located approximately in the center in the width direction of the middle finger portion 2c. The thin ring finger leather 10c is provided on the ring finger portion 2d. The thin ring finger leather 10c extends in the extension direction of the ring finger portion 2d. The thin ring finger leather 10c is located approximately in the center in the width direction of the ring finger portion 2d. The thin little finger leather 10d is provided on the little finger portion 2e. The thin little finger leather 10d extends in the extension direction of the little finger portion 2e. The thin little finger leather 10d is disposed at approximately the center in the width direction of the little finger portion 2e.

[0025] In the back of the hand 9, the thin leather portion 10 extends from at least one of the first interdigit 11a between the index finger 2b and the middle finger 2c, the second interdigit 11b between the middle finger 2c and the ring finger 2d, and the third interdigit 11c between the ring finger 2d and the little finger 2e toward the cuff 6. The thin leather portion 10 extends from at least one of the first interdigit 11a, the second interdigit 11b, and the third interdigit 11c toward the cuff 6 in the extension direction of the adjacent fingers.

[0026] In this embodiment, thin leather portion 10 extends from at least one of first toe crotch 11a, second toe crotch 11b, and third toe crotch 11c in back of hand 9 to cuff 6. In other words, thin leather portion 10 is provided continuously from at least one of first toe crotch 11a, second toe crotch 11b, and third toe crotch 11c in back of hand 9 to cuff 6.

[0027] In this embodiment, the thin leather portion 10 includes a first thin back leather portion 10e and a second thin back leather portion 10f. The first thin back leather portion 10e extends from the second crotch 11b between the middle finger 2c and the ring finger 2d to the cuff 6 in the back of the hand 9. The second thin back leather portion 10f extends from the third crotch 11c between the ring finger 2d and the little finger 2e to the cuff 6 in the back of the hand 9.

[0028] The configuration of the back surface 8 of the glove 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 2 to 4. Figure 4 is a perspective view schematically showing the back surface of the glove 1 according to the embodiment.

[0029] The back of the hand 9 is configured so that the width of the back of the hand 9 can be adjusted on the thumb 2a side and the little finger 2e side. The back of the hand 9 is configured so that the width of the back of the hand 9 can be adjusted on both sides in the width direction by adjusting the width of the back of the hand 9 on the thumb 2a side and the little finger 2e side. The back of the hand 9 is configured so that the width of the back of the hand 9 can be adjusted on the thumb 2a side and the little finger 2e side on the wrist side of the back of the hand 9.

[0030] The back portion 9 includes a first portion 91, a second portion 92, a third portion 93, and a fourth portion 94. The first portion 91 is disposed in the longitudinal direction of the thumb portion 2a. The first portion 91 is disposed in the direction in which the thumb portion 2a extends. The second portion 92 is disposed in the longitudinal direction of the index finger portion 2b. The second portion 92 is disposed in the direction in which the index finger portion 2b extends. The third portion 93 is disposed in the longitudinal direction of the ring finger portion 2d. The third portion 93 is disposed in the direction in which the middle finger portion 2c extends. The fourth portion 94 is disposed in the longitudinal direction of the little finger portion 2e. The fourth portion 94 is disposed in the direction in which the little finger portion 2e extends.

[0031] In this embodiment, first portion 91 is disposed so as to overlap the outside of second portion 92. Furthermore, third portion 93 and fourth portion 94 are disposed so as to face each other with a gap therebetween.

[0032] The string portion 5 includes a first string portion 51 and a second string portion 52. The first string portion 51 connects the first portion 91 and the second portion 92. The back portion 9 is configured so that the width of the back portion 9 can be adjusted on the thumb portion 2a side by the first string portion 51. The second string portion 52 connects the third portion 93 and the fourth portion 94. The back portion 9 is configured so that the width of the back portion 9 can be adjusted on the little finger portion 2e side by the second string portion 52.

[0033] In this embodiment, two holes are provided in each of the first portion 91 and the second portion 92, and the first string portion 51 is passed through each of the two holes in the first portion 91 and the holes in the second portion 92, thereby connecting the first portion 91 and the second portion 92. Also, two holes are provided in each of the third portion 93 and the fourth portion 94, and the second string portion 52 is passed through each of the two holes in the third portion 93 and the two holes in the fourth portion 94, thereby connecting the third portion 93 and the fourth portion 94.

[0034] The back of the hand 9 is configured so that the distance between the first section 91 and the second section 92 can be adjusted by the first string section 51, and the distance between the third section 93 and the fourth section 94 can be adjusted by the second string section 52. The width of the back of the hand 9 can be adjusted on the thumb section 2a side by adjusting the distance between the first section 91 and the second section 92 in the width direction of the back of the hand 9 by the first string section 51. The width of the back of the hand 9 can be adjusted on the little finger section 2e side by adjusting the distance between the third section 93 and the fourth section 94 in the width direction of the back of the hand 9 by the second string section 52.

[0035] Tightening the first string portion 51 shortens the distance between the first portion 91 and the second portion 92, and loosening the first string portion 51 increases the distance between the first portion 91 and the second portion 92. This adjusts the width of the back of the hand 9 on the side of the thumb 2a. Tightening the second string portion 52 shortens the distance between the third portion 93 and the fourth portion 94, and loosening the second string portion 52 increases the distance between the third portion 93 and the fourth portion 94. This adjusts the width of the back of the hand 9 on the side of the little finger 2e.

[0036] The opening OP is provided in the back surface 8. In this embodiment, the opening OP is disposed between the index finger portion 2b and the hand opening 6 in the direction in which the index finger portion 2b extends.

[0037] The groove GP is provided on the back surface 8. In this embodiment, the groove GP is arranged in the direction in which the ring finger 2d extends so as to face the third toe crotch 11c between the ring finger 2d and the little finger 2e.

[0038] The internal configuration of the glove 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0039] Fig. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing the sole 20 of the glove 1 according to the embodiment. For the sake of convenience, Fig. 5 shows only the sole 20. Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the middle finger portion 2c of the glove 1 according to the embodiment.

[0040] The sole 20 is the part that comes into contact with the wearer's palm when the wearer wears the glove 1. The sole 20 forms a part of each of the index finger portion 2b, the middle finger portion 2c, the ring finger portion 2d, and the little finger portion 2e.

[0041] A step S recessed on the side opposite to the pad of the finger is provided on the inner circumferential surface I of at least one of the index finger portion 2b, the middle finger portion 2c, the ring finger portion 2d, and the little finger portion 2e. The step S is configured to recess toward the fingertip in the direction in which the finger extends. In other words, the step S is configured so that the back side is lower than the front side. The step S is configured so that the fingertip can be caught. Specifically, the step S is configured so that the fingertip can be caught by bending the first joint toward the pad of the finger while the second and third joints of the finger are not bent.

[0042] In this embodiment, the middle finger portion 2c and the ring finger portion 2d are provided with a step S. However, the index finger portion 2b and the little finger portion 2e are not provided with a step S.

[0043] The finger portion 2 includes a finger base member 21 and a fingertip member 22. The finger base member 21 is a member placed at the base of each finger. The fingertip member 22 is a member placed at the tip of each finger.

[0044] A step S is provided on the inner peripheral surface I of at least one of the index finger portion 2b, the middle finger portion 2c, the ring finger portion 2d, and the little finger portion 2e by overlapping the fingertip member 22 on the finger base member 21. The fingertip member 22 is partially overlapped with the finger base member 21. The base portion of the fingertip member 22 is overlapped with the finger base member 21.

[0045] In this embodiment, a step S is provided on the inner circumferential surface I of each of the middle finger portion 2c and the ring finger portion 2d by overlapping the fingertip member 22 on the base member 21. The steps S provided on the middle finger portion 2c and the ring finger portion 2d are arranged side by side.

[0046] Next, the effects of the glove 1 according to the embodiment will be described.

[0047] A typical glove 1 gradually softens with use, causing the interdigital regions to sag toward the ball-catching surface, resulting in a loss of firmness when closing the glove 1. In contrast, in the glove 1 according to the embodiment, the thin leather portion 10 extends from at least one of the first interdigital region 11a between the index finger 2b and the middle finger 2c, the second interdigital region 11b between the middle finger 2c and the ring finger 2d, and the third interdigital region 11c between the ring finger 2d and the little finger 2e toward the cuff 6 in the back of the hand 9. This prevents the thin leather portion 10 from bending at least one of the first interdigital region 11a, the second interdigital region 11b, and the third interdigital region 11c, thereby providing firmness in the direction of closing the glove 1. This increases the grip strength and stability of the hand 100 holding the glove.

[0048] In addition, a step S recessed on the side opposite the finger pad is provided on the inner circumferential surface I of at least one of the index finger portion 2b, middle finger portion 2c, ring finger portion 2d, and little finger portion 2e. Therefore, when gripping the glove-side hand 100 during pitching, the step S can be hooked onto the fingertips, increasing the grip strength of the glove 1 and improving the sense of grip stability. This increases the grip strength and stability of the glove-side hand 100. Furthermore, if a protruding step is provided on the finger pad side, the step blocks the finger insertion path, making it difficult to insert the finger smoothly. In contrast, the glove 1 according to the embodiment has a step S recessed on the side opposite the finger pad, so the step S does not block the finger insertion path. Therefore, the finger can be smoothly inserted into the finger portion 2. This allows the hand 100 to be smoothly inserted into the glove 1. Furthermore, since the finger can be smoothly inserted into the finger portion 2, a decrease in the hooking force of the fingertips can be suppressed. Therefore, the grip can be made to transmit force with less discomfort.

[0049] Additionally, the back of the hand 9 is configured so that its width can be adjusted on both the thumb 2a side and the little finger 2e side. This allows the width of the back of the hand 9 to be adjusted on both the thumb 2a side and the little finger 2e side. In other words, the width of the back of the hand 9 can be adjusted on both sides in the width direction. This improves the fit between the hand 100 and the glove 1. By improving the fit, resistance is more likely to be encountered from the back surface 8 when closing the glove 1, making it more difficult to close the glove 1. This stabilizes the grip on the glove 1 when pitching. This increases the grip strength and stability of the hand 100 on the glove side.

[0050] The glove 1 according to the embodiment can increase the grip strength and stability of the glove-holding hand 100, so by gripping the glove-holding hand tightly when pitching, it becomes easier to time the transition from translational motion to rotational motion and accelerate the external rotation of the glove-holding shoulder joint. This can improve pitching performance. Specifically, it can be expected to increase the ball speed.

[0051] In glove 1 according to the embodiment, thin leather portion 10 extends from at least one of first toe interdigital space 11a, second toe interdigital space 11b, and third toe interdigital space 11c in back portion 9 to cuff 6. Therefore, thin leather portion 10 is provided continuously from at least one of first toe interdigital space 11a, second toe interdigital space 11b, and third toe interdigital space 11c in back portion 9 to cuff 6. Therefore, when glove 1 is closed, thin leather portion 10 provides additional resistance from back surface 8, further increasing the stiffness of glove 1 in the closing direction. This further increases the grip strength and stability of hand 100 on the glove side.

[0052] In glove 1 according to the embodiment, a step S is provided on the inner circumferential surface I of at least one of index finger portion 2b, middle finger portion 2c, ring finger portion 2d, and little finger portion 2e by overlapping fingertip member 22 over finger base member 21. This increases the thickness of the portion where fingertip member 22 overlaps finger base member 21, creating firmness when gripping glove 1, thereby further enhancing firmness in the direction of closing glove 1. This further increases the grip strength and stability of hand 100 holding the glove.

[0053] In glove 1 according to the embodiment, back portion 9 is configured so that the distance between first portion 91 and second portion 92 can be adjusted by first string portion 51, and the distance between third portion 93 and fourth portion 94 can be adjusted by second string portion 52. Therefore, by adjusting the distance between first portion 91 and second portion 92 by first string portion 51, the width of back portion 9 can be adjusted on the thumb portion 2a side. Furthermore, by adjusting the distance between third portion 93 and fourth portion 94 by second string portion 52, the width of back portion 9 can be adjusted on the little finger portion 2e side. Therefore, the width of back portion 9 can be adjusted on both the thumb portion 2a side and the little finger portion 2e side.

[0054] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, not by the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0055] 1 glove, 2 finger portion, 2a thumb portion, 2b index finger portion, 2c middle finger portion, 2d ring finger portion, 2e little finger portion, 3 palm portion, 4 web portion, 5 lace portion, 6 hand opening portion, 7 ball-catching surface, 8 back surface, 9 back of hand portion, 10 thin leather portion, 11a first finger crotch, 11b second finger crotch, 11c third finger crotch, 21 finger base member, 22 fingertip member, 51 first lace portion, 52 second lace portion, 91 first portion, 92 second portion, 93 third portion, 94 fourth portion, I inner surface, S step.

Claims

1. finger portions including a thumb portion, an index finger portion, a middle finger portion, a ring finger portion, and a little finger portion; a back portion connected to the finger portions; A hand opening portion connected to the back portion, A thin leather portion is provided on the back of each of the index finger portion, the middle finger portion, the ring finger portion, and the little finger portion and on the back of the hand, A glove in which the thin leather portion extends from at least one of the first finger crotch between the index finger and the middle finger, the second finger crotch between the middle finger and the ring finger, and the third finger crotch between the ring finger and the little finger in the back of the hand toward the hand opening.

2. The glove according to claim 1, wherein an inner peripheral surface of at least one of the index finger portion, the middle finger portion, the ring finger portion, and the little finger portion is provided with a step recessed on the side opposite to the finger pad.

3. The glove according to claim 1, wherein the back portion is configured so that the width of the back portion can be adjusted on the thumb side and the little finger side.

4. The glove according to claim 1, wherein the thin leather portion extends from at least one of the first finger interdigital space, the second finger interdigital space, and the third finger interdigital space in the back portion to the cuff portion.

5. The finger portion includes a base member and a tip member, The glove according to claim 2, wherein the step is provided on the inner circumferential surface of at least one of the index finger portion, the middle finger portion, the ring finger portion, and the little finger portion by overlapping the fingertip member on the finger base member.

6. Further provided with a string portion, the back portion includes a first portion disposed in a longitudinal direction of the thumb portion, a second portion disposed in a longitudinal direction of the index finger portion, a third portion disposed in a longitudinal direction of the ring finger portion, and a fourth portion disposed in a longitudinal direction of the little finger portion, the string portion includes a first string portion connecting the first portion and the second portion, and a second string portion connecting the third portion and the fourth portion, 4. The glove according to claim 3, wherein the back portion is configured so that the distance between the first portion and the second portion can be adjusted by the first string portion, and the distance between the third portion and the fourth portion can be adjusted by the second string portion.

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