Glove

Abstract

To provide a glove which is hardly broken and has a better wearing feeling than a conventional glove when worn on a hand and used.SOLUTION: The product of the denier value and the knitting density value of the fabric constituting the part 13 covering the distal phalanxes of the fingers, the part 15 covering the middle phalanxes of the fingers, and the part 17 covering the proximal phalanxes of the fingers in the finger pulp covering part 7 covering the pulp side part of the fingers is a first value; In the glove 1, the value of the product of the denier value and the knitting density value of the fabric constituting a finger back covering part 9 covering the back side part of the finger, and a part 19 covering the distal phalanx of the finger and a part 21 covering the middle phalanx of the finger in a finger pad covering part 7 is a second value smaller than the first value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to gloves, for example, those used in work. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, gloves have been known in which the glove body that covers the hand is made of knitted yarn, and a reinforcing coating layer made of rubber or vinyl is attached to the ventral portion of the glove body (see Patent Document 1). In these conventional gloves, the reinforcing coating layer is thin at the joints of the fingers and at the muscle flexions on the palm surface, and thicker in other areas. Furthermore, the reinforcing coating layer is reinforced by adding cut fibers or the like. This prevents the glove from tearing or wearing out, and ensures that the fingers can bend easily when wearing the glove. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Jikko 37-32768 Publication Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the conventional gloves described above are uncomfortable to wear. That is, in the conventional gloves, the glove body is uniformly knitted, and the thickness of the reinforcing coating layer, to which cut pieces of fiber or the like are added, is varied to prevent tearing and wear of the glove and ensure ease of bending the fingers when wearing the glove. This ensures some ease of bending the fingers when wearing the conventional gloves, but the addition of cut pieces of fiber or the like to the reinforcing coating layer makes it difficult to bend the fingers, resulting in a poor wearing comfort.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide gloves which are less likely to tear when worn on the hands and which are more comfortable to wear than conventional gloves. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In a glove according to an embodiment of the present invention, the product of the denier and knitting density of fabrics constituting the portions covering the distal, middle and proximal phalanges of the fingers, among the finger pulp covering portions that cover the palm side of the fingers, is a first value, and the product of the denier and knitting density of fabrics constituting the finger dorsum covering portions that cover the dorsum of the fingers and the portions covering the distal and middle phalanges of the fingers, among the finger pulp covering portions, is a second value that is smaller than the first value.

[0007] In the glove according to this embodiment of the present invention, the knitting density at the first value and the knitting density at the second value are equal to each other, and the denier at the first value is greater than the denier at the second value.

[0008] In the glove according to this aspect of the present invention, the palm pad covering portion and the finger pad covering portion are coated with a coating that provides an anti-slip effect. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The present invention has the effect of providing gloves that are tear-resistant when worn on the hands and that are more comfortable to wear than conventional gloves. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a glove according to an embodiment of the present invention, seen from the palm side (ventral side). FIG. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of a glove according to an embodiment of the present invention, seen from the back side (back side). FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a front view of a glove according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a rear view of a glove according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5]5 shows five views of a glove according to an embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a view corresponding to FIG. 4, (b) is a view taken along the arrow VB in (a), (c) is a view taken along the arrow VC in (a), (d) is a view taken along the arrow VD in (a), and (e) is a view taken along the arrow VE in (a). [Figure 6] FIG. 1 shows the results of a wear test of a glove according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The glove 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is used, for example, as a work glove, and more specifically, is used for delicate work such as an inspection process. That is, the glove 1 is not used when lifting or transporting heavy objects, but is worn on the hand when handling manufactured products or parts to inspect their quality and performance.

[0012] Here, we will explain the human hand and wrist on which glove 1 is worn. The hand is connected to the forearm of the human body via the wrist. The hand has a palm (the palm; the part of a human hand excluding the fingers; the part between the fingers and the wrist) and fingers protruding from the palm. In the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, the proximal phalanx (third joint), proximal phalanx (proximal phalanx print), metacarpal (second joint), metacarpal (meximal phalanx print), distal phalanx (first joint), and distal phalanx (fingerprint) are arranged in this order from the palm to the tip of the finger. In the thumb, the proximal phalanx, proximal phalanx, distal phalanx, and distal phalanx are arranged in this order from the palm to the tip of the finger.

[0013] The ventral area of ​​the palm includes the palmprint area, which includes the bases of the four fingers, the thenar eminence, and the hypothenar eminence. The ventral area of ​​the proximal phalanges of the fingers includes the proximal phalange area, the ventral area of ​​the middle phalanges of the fingers includes the middle phalange area, and the ventral area of ​​the distal phalanges of the fingers includes the fingerprint area.

[0014] The reason why the ventral part of the palm includes the palmprint is because it includes the palmprint and the area surrounding it (the ventral part of the side of the palm). The side of the palm is the surface between the ventral surface of the palm and the dorsal surface of the palm. Similarly, the ventral part of the proximal part of the finger includes the proximal print area, the ventral part of the metacarpal part of the finger includes the metacarpal print area, and the ventral part of the distal part of the finger includes the fingerprint area.

[0015] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, glove 1 is configured to include a palm pulp covering region 3 that covers the ventral region of the palm (palm ventral region), and a palm dorsum covering region 5 that covers the dorsal region of the palm (palm dorsum region). Glove 1 is also configured to include a finger pulp covering region 7 that covers the ventral regions of the fingers (finger pulp regions), and a finger dorsum covering region 9 that covers the dorsal regions of the fingers (finger dorsum regions). Glove 1 is also configured to include a cylindrical wrist covering region 11 that covers the wrist.

[0016] To explain further, in the glove 1, the product of the denier and knitting density of the fabric (e.g., knit fabric) constituting the first specified portion of the finger pad covering portion 7, which is the portion that covers the pad side of the finger of a person's hand (finger pad side portion), is set to a first value in order to increase durability.

[0017] The first predetermined region is the distal phalanx covering region 13, the middle phalanx covering region 15, and the proximal phalanx covering region 17. The distal phalanx covering region 13 is a region that covers the distal phalanx of the finger. The middle phalanx covering region 15 is a region that covers the middle phalanx of the finger. The proximal phalanx covering region 17 is a region that covers the proximal phalanx of the finger.

[0018] In addition, in the glove 1, the product of the denier and knitting density of the fabric (for example, knit fabric) constituting the finger back covering region 9, which is the region covering the back side of the fingers (finger back region), is a second value that is smaller than the first value. Furthermore, in the glove 1, the product of the denier and knitting density of the fabric (for example, knit fabric) constituting a second predetermined region of the finger pulp covering region 7, which is the region covering the pulp side of the fingers (finger pulp region), is the second value. More specifically, the product of the denier and knitting density of the fabric constituting the second predetermined region is the second value in order to make it easier to bend the finger joints (first and second joints) and improve workability.

[0019] The second predetermined regions are the distal phalanx covering region 19 and the middle phalanx covering region 21. The distal phalanx covering region 19 is a region that covers the distal phalanx of the finger. The middle phalanx covering region 21 is a region that covers the middle phalanx of the finger.

[0020] A glove immediately after knitting and before any coating, which will be described later, is referred to as a glove body 25. Figure 1 shows the glove body 25. As described above, the glove body 25 is configured to include a palm pulp covering region 3, a palm dorsum covering region 5, a finger pulp covering region 7, a finger dorsum covering region 9, and a wrist covering region 11.

[0021] The product of the denier and knitting density of the fabric (e.g., knit fabric) constituting the palm covering region 3, the palm back covering region 5, and the wrist covering region 11 is smaller than the first value, e.g., the second value. The wrist covering region 11 is knitted with rubber-containing fiber and is made of fabric with greater elasticity than other regions of the glove 1 (glove body 25).

[0022] The product of the denier and knitting density of the fabric (e.g., knit) constituting the portion covering the proximal phalanx of the finger (proximal phalanx covering portion) 23 will be described in detail. For the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger, the product of the denier and knitting density of the fabric (e.g., knit) constituting the proximal phalanx covering portion 23 (23B, 23C, 23D) is greater than the second value, e.g., the first value. For the thumb and little finger, the product of the denier and knitting density of the fabric (e.g., knit) constituting the proximal phalanx covering portion 23 (23A, 23E) is less than the first value, e.g., the second value.

[0023] The product of the denier and the knitting density of the fabric (e.g., knit) constituting the proximal joint covering portions 23 (23B, 23C, 23D) of the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger may be the second value. Also, the product of the denier and the knitting density of the fabric (e.g., knit) constituting the proximal joint covering portions 23 (23A, 23E) of the thumb and little finger may be the first value.

[0024] On the ventral side of the glove 1 (glove body 25), from the wrist side toward the finger tips, the wrist covering region 11, palm pulp covering region 3, and finger pulp covering region 7 are arranged in this order. On the dorsal side (back side) of the glove 1 (glove body 25), from the wrist side toward the finger tips, the wrist covering region 11, palm dorsum covering region 5, and finger dorsum covering region 9 are arranged in this order.

[0025] Furthermore, in the finger pulp covering region 7 that covers the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, the proximal phalanx covering region 23, the proximal phalanx covering region 17, the middle phalanx covering region 21, the middle phalanx covering region 15, the distal phalanx covering region 19, and the distal phalanx covering region 13 are lined up in this order from the palm side toward the tip of the finger. Also, in the finger pulp covering region 7 that covers the thumb, the proximal phalanx covering region 23, the proximal phalanx covering region 17, the distal phalanx covering region 19, and the distal phalanx covering region 13 are lined up in this order from the palm side toward the tip of the finger.

[0026] In glove 1, the knitting density at the first value and the knitting density at the second value are equal to each other, and the denier at the first value is greater than the denier at the second value.

[0027] For example, the knit density value of the first value and the knit density value of the second value are 18G (18 gauge), the denier value of the first value is 225D (225 denier), and the denier value of the second value is 150D (150 denier).

[0028] That is, the product (first value) of the denier and knitting density of the fabrics constituting the distal knuckle covering region 13, the middle knuckle covering region 15, and the proximal knuckle covering region 17 is 18×225=4050. On the other hand, the product (second value) of the denier and knitting density of the fabrics constituting the finger back covering region 9, the distal knuckle covering region 19, and the middle knuckle covering region 21 is 18×150=2700.

[0029] As will be shown below, the first value may be greater than the second value in a different form from the above.

[0030] The first alternative embodiment is one in which the denier value at the first value is greater than the denier value at the second value, and the knit density value at the first value is greater than the knit density value at the second value.

[0031] A second alternative embodiment is one in which the denier at the first value is equal to the denier at the second value, and the knit density at the first value is greater than the knit density at the second value.

[0032] A third alternative embodiment is one in which the denier value at the first value is greater than the denier value at the second value, and the knit density value at the first value is less than the knit density value at the second value.

[0033] A fourth alternative embodiment is one in which the denier value at the first value is smaller than the denier value at the second value, and the knit density value at the first value is greater than the knit density value at the second value.

[0034] In addition, at least one of the thumb distal phalanx covering portion 13A, the index finger distal phalanx covering portion 13B, and the middle finger distal phalanx covering portion 13C of the glove 1 is made of a fabric that enables operation of a touch panel (capacitive touch panel). For example, the thumb distal phalanx covering portion 13A, the index finger distal phalanx covering portion 13B, and the middle finger distal phalanx covering portion 13C are made of a fabric that enables operation of a touch panel.

[0035] The thumb distal phalanx covering portion 13A is the portion of the distal phalanx covering portion 13 that covers the distal phalanx of the thumb. The index finger distal phalanx covering portion 13B is the portion of the distal phalanx covering portion 13 that covers the distal phalanx of the index finger. The middle finger distal phalanx covering portion 13C is the portion of the distal phalanx covering portion 13 that covers the distal phalanx of the middle finger. An example of a fabric that enables operation of a touch panel is a fabric woven with carbon-containing fiber and has a predetermined conductivity.

[0036] The remaining parts of the glove 1 are made of a non-conductive fabric, but the remaining parts of the glove 1 may also be made of a fabric that allows operation of a touch panel.

[0037] In the glove 1, for example, the entire palm covering region 3 and the entire finger pad covering region 7 are coated with a non-slip coating 27 (for example, a coating using a synthetic resin such as polyurethane). The coating 27 is also applied to the entire ventral region of the wrist covering region 11 and to part of the finger dorsum covering region 9 (for example, the region covering the proximal part of the finger).

[0038] Here, a method for manufacturing the glove 1 will be described in comparison with a conventional method for manufacturing a glove.

[0039] The glove knitting machine that knits conventional gloves uses the same yarn and has the same knitting machine configuration on both sides of the glove (palm and back). To explain further, the glove knitting machine that knits conventional gloves knits the palm side and the back side of the hand in a continuous tubular shape. This means that all parts of the conventional glove are knitted using the same yarn and in the same way. Note that conventional gloves can optionally have additional yarn added only to the fingertips, but this involves adding yarn around the entire finger (ventral and dorsal sides).

[0040] In contrast, the glove 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is knitted using a double sinker knitting machine. By using this double sinker knitting machine, the ventral portion of the glove 1 (palm pad covering portion 3, finger pad covering portion 7) and the dorsal portion (palm dorsum covering portion 5, finger dorsum covering portion 9) can be knitted independently of each other. By using the double sinker knitting machine, the yarns of each part of the glove 1 can be changed to increase the denier of the finger portion (distal knuckle covering portion 13, etc.) while maintaining workability, thereby increasing the durability of the glove 1.

[0041] The glove 1 (glove body 25 excluding the wrist covering region 11) is knitted using a double sinker knitting machine, with the palm side region (palm pad covering region 3, finger pad covering region 7) and the back side region (palm dorsum covering region 5, finger dorsum covering region 9) being knitted separately and independently. The separately knitted palm side region and back side region are then joined together to form the glove 1 (glove body 25 excluding the wrist covering region 11). The wrist covering region 11 is added, for example, after the joining process.

[0042] Here, the measurement results of the thickness of the glove body 25 will be described. The average thickness of the parts of the glove body 25 where the product of the denier and the knitting density is a first value (such as the distal knuckle covering part 13) was 0.84 mm. The average thickness of the parts of the glove body 25 where the product of the denier and the knitting density is a second value (such as the distal knuckle covering part 19) was 0.66 mm. The average thickness of the distal knuckle covering part 13 etc. was about 1.27 times the average thickness of the distal knuckle covering part 19 etc. (0.84 ÷ 0.66 ≒ 1.27).

[0043] Next, the measurement results of the thickness of the glove 1 will be described. The thickness is obtained by applying a coating 27 to the glove body 25. The average thickness of the parts of the glove 1 where the product of the denier and the knitting density is a first value (such as the distal knuckle covering part 13) is 0.81 mm. The average thickness of the parts of the glove 1 where the product of the denier and the knitting density is a second value (such as the distal knuckle covering part 19) is 0.65 mm. The average thickness of the distal knuckle covering part 13 is approximately 1.24 times the average thickness of the distal knuckle covering part 19 (0.81 ÷ 0.65 ≒ 1.24).

[0044] Next, the results of the abrasion test using a Martindale abrasion tester will be explained with reference to Figure 6. In the abrasion test using a Martindale abrasion tester, a test piece constituting a part of the glove 1 is rubbed against specified sandpaper under certain conditions, such as applying a certain load.

[0045] Sample A in FIG. 6 shows the results for a test piece with a denier of 150D and a knitting density of 18G, and Sample B shows the results for a test piece with a denier of 225D and a knitting density of 18G. Sample A is a sample corresponding to the distal knuckle covering portion 19, etc., where the product of the denier and the knitting density is a first value. Sample B is a sample corresponding to the distal knuckle covering portion 13, etc., where the product of the denier and the knitting density is a second value. The numbers "750," "988," "1175," etc., shown in FIG. 6 represent the number of cycles until the test pieces of Sample A and Sample B broke.

[0046] For sample A, the average number of cycles until the test specimen broke was "988", and for sample B, the average number of cycles until the test specimen broke was "1175". This shows that the wear resistance of the parts corresponding to the distal joint covering portion 13 etc. is high.

[0047] In the glove 1, the product of the denier and knitting density of the fabrics constituting the distal knuckle covering region 13, the middle knuckle covering region 15, and the proximal knuckle covering region 17 of the finger pad covering region 7 is a first value. Also, the product of the denier and knitting density of the fabrics constituting the finger back covering region 9 and the distal knuckle covering region 19 and the middle knuckle covering region 21 of the finger pad covering region 7 is a second value smaller than the first value. This makes the gloves less likely to tear when worn on the hand and more comfortable to wear than conventional gloves.

[0048] To explain further, in ordinary work gloves, the fingers, which are subjected to a heavy work load, tend to tear first. However, in the glove 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the product of the denier and knitting density of the fabrics constituting the distal knuckle covering region 13, the middle knuckle covering region 15, and the proximal knuckle covering region 17 is set to a first value. As a result, the thickness of the glove body 25 in the finger regions (distal knuckle covering region 13, middle knuckle covering region 15, and proximal knuckle covering region 17), which are prone to tearing, is greater than the thickness of regions other than the fingers, resulting in high abrasion resistance.

[0049] In addition, in the glove body 25, the product of the denier value and the knitting density value of the fabric constituting the distal femur covering region 19 and the middle femur covering region 21 is a second value smaller than the first value. This makes it easier to bend the fingers when wearing the gloves 1 than with conventional gloves, resulting in a better fit and improved workability compared to conventional gloves.

[0050] Furthermore, unlike conventional gloves in which the thickness of the knitted reinforcement layer is changed uniformly in the glove body 25, the glove 1 is knitted with different denier values ​​and knitting densities in the glove body 25. This also reduces the stiff feeling when wearing the glove 1 on the hand, improving the wearing comfort compared to conventional gloves.

[0051] In addition, in glove 1, the product of the denier value and the knitting density value of the fabric constituting proximal joint covering portions 23 (23A, 23B, 23C) of the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger is a first value. This makes the proximal joint covering portions 23 (23B, 23C, 23D) of the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger less likely to tear. Note that the proximal joint covering portions 23 (23B, 23C, 23D) of the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger are prone to tearing due to application of force or friction when glove 1 is worn and used.

[0052] Even if the product of the denier and knitting density of the fabric constituting the proximal phalanx covering portions 23 (23B, 23C, 23D) of the index, middle, and ring fingers is a first value, there is almost no difficulty in bending the proximal phalanx of the index, middle, and ring fingers. In other words, because the product of the denier and knitting density of the fabric constituting the proximal phalanx covering portions 23 (23B, 23C, 23D) of the index, middle, and ring fingers is a first value, a somewhat large force is required to bend the proximal phalanx of the index, middle, and ring fingers. However, because the force required to bend the proximal phalanx of a human finger is greater than the force required to bend the middle or distal phalanx, the proximal phalanx of the index, middle, and ring fingers can be bent without any discomfort.

[0053] In addition, the product of the denier and knitting density of the fabric constituting the palm ventral covering portion 3 and the palm dorsal covering portion 5 of the glove 1 is set to the second value. This also makes it easier to change the shape of the hand, such as by bending the fingers, when wearing the glove, improving the wearing comfort.

[0054] In addition, in the glove 1, the knitting density at the first value and the knitting density at the second value are equal to each other, and the denier at the first value is greater than the denier at the second value, which makes it easier to knit the glove body 25.

[0055] In addition, the thumb distal phalanx covering portion 13A, the index finger distal phalanx covering portion 13B, and the middle finger distal phalanx covering portion 13C of the glove 1 are made of a fabric that allows touch panel operation. This eliminates the need to use carbon-containing fiber in the ring finger distal phalanx covering portion 13 (13D) and the little finger distal phalanx covering portion 13 (13E), thereby preventing an increase in manufacturing costs and allowing operation of a touch panel while wearing the glove 1.

[0056] Furthermore, the glove 1 has a non-slip coating 27 on the palm pad covering portion 3 and the finger pad covering portion 7. This makes it easier to hold products and parts during delicate work such as inspection processes, improving workability.

[0057] Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the gist of the present embodiment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 1 glove 7 Finger pad covered area 9 Covering area of ​​the back of the finger 13 The area covering the distal part of the finger (distal part covering area) 15 The area covering the middle part of the finger (the area covering the middle part of the finger) 17 The area covering the proximal phalanx of the finger (proximal phalanx covering area) 19 The area covering the distal phalanx of the finger (distal phalanx covering area) 21 The area covering the middle part of the finger (the area covering the middle part of the finger) 27 Coating

Claims

1. a product of a denier value and a knitting density value of a fabric constituting a portion covering a distal joint portion of a finger, a portion covering a middle joint portion of a finger, and a portion covering a proximal joint portion of a finger among finger pad covering portions covering a pulp side portion of a finger, is a first value; The glove has a second value smaller than the first value, which is a product of the denier value and the knitting density value of fabrics constituting a finger back covering portion that covers the back side of the finger and a portion of the finger pad covering portion that covers the distal phalanx of the finger and a portion that covers the middle phalanx of the finger.

2. 2. The glove of claim 1, wherein the knit density at the first value and the knit density at the second value are equal to each other, and the denier at the first value is greater than the denier at the second value.

3. 3. The glove according to claim 1, wherein the palm pad covering portion and the finger pad covering portion are coated with a non-slip coating.

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