Baseball glove

Abstract

To provide a baseball glove having improved adhesiveness and interlocking property with the movement of fingers.SOLUTION: In a baseball glove configured by combining an outer glove unit and an inner glove unit, the inner glove unit is configured by coupling one back-side part 40 and a plurality of palm-side parts 30, the plurality of palm-side parts 30 include at least a thumb part 31, an index finger part 32, a middle finger part 33, a ring finger part 34, and a little finger part 35, and by coupling these finger parts and the back-side part 40, finger holes into which the fingers are inserted are formed such that the back side is flat and the palm side has a curved shape corresponding to the finger shape.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a baseball glove that is configured by combining an outer glove unit and an inner glove unit. [Background technology]

[0002] Such a glove has a general configuration as disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 1 below. Figure 1 shows the basic configuration. The glove G is configured by combining an outer glove unit OG with an inner glove unit IG that is incorporated inside the outer glove unit OG. The outer glove unit OG has a catching surface for directly catching the ball, and the inner glove unit IG is the part that comes into direct contact with the player's fingers.

[0003] As shown in FIG. 1, the inner glove unit IG is composed of one palm part 100 and a back part 200 consisting of five parts. Specifically, the thumb part, index finger part, middle finger part, ring finger part, and little finger part are each connected to the palm part 100 by sewing. That is, there are five finger parts on the back side and one palm part on the palm side. By connecting each finger part to the palm part, finger holes corresponding to each finger are formed. The cross-sectional shape of this finger hole is curved toward the back side and flat toward the palm side, as shown in FIG. 5A. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-000128 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, when considering how to operate the glove when catching a ball, the structure of conventional gloves does not provide sufficient adhesion or coordination with the player's finger movements when catching a ball, and there is room for improvement. The inventors of the present application have discovered that this problem in operation is caused by the flat cross-sectional shape of the catching surface, as shown in Figure 5A.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and its object is to provide a baseball glove that has improved adhesion and interlocking with finger movement. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the baseball glove of the present invention comprises: A baseball glove configured by combining an outer glove unit and an inner glove unit, The inner glove unit is configured by combining one back side part and multiple palm side parts, The multiple palm side parts include at least an index finger part, a middle finger part, and a ring finger part, and by combining each of these finger parts with the back side part, the finger holes into which each finger is inserted are formed so that the back side is flat and the palm side is curved to correspond to the shape of the finger.

[0008] The functions and effects of a baseball glove with this configuration are explained below. This glove is the same as a conventional glove in that it is constructed by combining an outer glove unit and an inner glove unit. Meanwhile, the inner glove unit is constructed by joining a single back-side part and multiple palm-side parts. In other words, while a single palm-side part and multiple back-side parts have been joined in the conventional glove, this glove reverses this relationship. By adopting this reversed configuration, the cross-sectional shape of the finger holes is formed so that the back-side is flat and the palm-side is curved to correspond to the shape of the fingers. The curved shape of the catching surface side improves the fit with the fingers and maneuverability. As a result, a baseball glove with improved fit and coordination with finger movement can be provided.

[0009] In the present invention, it is preferable that the palm side parts further include a thumb part and a little finger part.

[0010] In the present invention, it is preferable that the palm side parts further include a sixth part, and that the sixth part is connected to each finger part in a base area of ​​each finger part.

[0011] It is preferable that the back-of-hand part according to the present invention includes finger portions corresponding to the finger portions constituting the palm-side part, the width of each finger portion being set to be wider than the width of the corresponding finger portion, and the curved shape being formed when each finger portion of the back-of-hand part and each finger portion of the palm-side part are joined together.

[0012] In the present invention, it is preferable to adjust the lengths of the bases of the index finger part, middle finger part, and ring finger part to be longer, and adjust the vertical width of the sixth part to be narrower, thereby making it possible to accommodate smaller palms while maintaining the vertical and horizontal lengths of the inner glove unit.

[0013] In the present invention, it is preferable that by adjusting the width dimensions and shape of each finger part, it is possible to form a finger hole shape that corresponds to the size of the finger while maintaining the vertical length and horizontal length of the inner glove unit.

[0014] In the present invention, it is preferable that the inclination angle of the inclined line at the joining point of the little finger part and the ring finger part, the inclined line at the joining point of the ring finger part and the middle finger part, and the inclined line at the joining point of the middle finger part and the index finger part be adjusted so that the position where the fingers are inserted can be changed while maintaining the vertical length and horizontal length of the inner glove unit.

[0015] In the present invention, when each finger part of the back-of-hand part and each finger part of the palm-side part are joined together, it is preferable that protrusions are formed at the tips of the index finger part, middle finger part, and ring finger part so as to protrude further than the tips of the index finger part, middle finger part, and ring finger part of the back-of-hand part, and that cushioning material is joined to these protrusions.

[0016] In the present invention, it is preferable that adjacent finger parts are joined by folding back the ends of the finger parts at the joining locations toward the ball-catching surface and sewing these folded back portions together.

[0017] In the present invention, the sixth part and the finger part are preferably joined by folding back the ends of the sixth part and the finger part at the joining points toward the ball catching surface, and sewing these folded back portions together.

[0018] In the present invention, the outer shape of the joining portion of the middle finger part and the ring finger part is such that they are spaced apart as they go towards the base of the fingers, The outer shape of the joining portion of the middle finger part and the index finger part is preferably such that the greater the distance between them, the further they go towards the base of the fingers. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] Configuration of a baseball glove according to the prior art [Figure 2] 1 is an exploded view showing the basic configuration of a glove according to the present invention. [Figure 3A] Plan view from the back of the hand showing the configuration of multiple palm-side parts [Figure 3B] A plan view from the back of the hand showing the state in which multiple palm-side parts are joined together [Figure 3C] A perspective view of the palm side showing the state in which multiple palm side parts are joined together. [Figure 3D] A cross-sectional view showing the connection state of the thumb part and the heel pad cover at the connection line. [Figure 4A] A diagram showing the configuration of the palm side parts of a player with a normal palm [Figure 4B] A diagram showing the configuration of the palm side parts of a player with a small palm [Figure 5A] A diagram showing the cross-sectional shape of finger holes in a conventional glove [Figure 5B] FIG. 1 shows the cross-sectional shape of the finger holes of the glove of the present invention. [Figure 6A] Diagram showing the shape of finger holes in a conventional glove [Figure 6B] 1 is a diagram showing the shape of finger holes in a glove according to the present invention; [Figure 7] A diagram showing how different finger sizes can be accommodated by changing the shape of each palm part. [Figure 8] A diagram showing the change in size of the finger holes for each size shown in Figure 7. [Figure 9A] A diagram showing the palm side of the glove in standard specifications [Figure 9B] 9B is a diagram showing the state in which the fingers are inserted into the palm side part in FIG. 9A by imaginary lines. [Figure 10A] Diagram showing the palm side parts of a special specification glove [Figure 10B] 10B is a diagram showing the state in which the fingers are inserted into the palm side part in FIG. 10A by imaginary lines. [Figure 11] View of the inner glove unit with the cushioning material attached from the back side [Figure 12] View of the inner glove unit with the cushioning material attached from the palm side DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] A preferred embodiment of a baseball glove according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 2 is an exploded view showing the basic structure of the glove according to the present invention.

[0021] In this specification, the term "finger part" refers to at least one of the thumb part, index finger part, middle finger part, ring finger part, and little finger part. The term "finger portion" refers to at least one of the thumb part, index finger part, middle finger part, ring finger part, and little finger part.

[0022] In addition, when describing each component that constitutes a baseball glove, the palm side refers to the side having the ball-catching surface, and the back side refers to the opposite side.

[0023] The inner glove unit IG is constructed by joining one back-of-the-hand part 40 and multiple palm-side parts 30. The material of each part can be selected from known leather materials and artificial leather. The multiple palm-side parts 30 are constructed from a total of six parts: a thumb part 31, an index finger part 32, a middle finger part 33, a ring finger part 34, a little finger part 35, and a heel pad cover 36 (corresponding to the sixth part). In other words, the palm-side parts are constructed from five finger parts and one heel pad cover 36. The inner glove unit IG is constructed by joining the back-of-the-hand part 40 and the six palm-side parts 30. The glove G is completed by joining the inner glove unit IG and the outer glove unit OG. Note that Figure 2 shows only the components related to the present invention, and other components such as laces and cushioning materials are omitted.

[0024] Fig. 3A is a plan view from the back of the hand showing the configuration of multiple palm parts 30. Fig. 3B is a plan view from the back of the hand showing the combined state of multiple palm parts 30. Fig. 3C is a perspective view from the palm of the hand showing the combined state of multiple palm parts 30.

[0025] The thumb part 31 has a first joining line 310 and a second joining line 311. The index finger part 32 has a first joining line 321 and a second joining line 322. The middle finger part 33 has a first joining line 330, a second joining line 331, and a third joining line 332. The ring finger part 34 has a first joining line 340 and a second joining line 341. The little finger part 35 has a first joining line 350, a second joining line 351, and a third joining line 352. The heel pad cover 36 has a first joining line 360, a second joining line 361, and a third joining line 362. Each joining line is a point where the part is joined to another part by sewing.

[0026] The thumb part 31 has a first outline line 312 and a second outline line 313. The index finger part 32 has a first outline line 323, a second outline line 324, and a tip 325. The middle finger part 33 has a first outline line 333, a second outline line 334, and a tip 335. The ring finger part 34 has a first outline line 343, a second outline line 344, and a tip 345. The little finger part 35 has an outline line 353. The heel pad cover 36 has an outline line 363.

[0027] The first joining line 321 of the index finger part 32 and the first joining line 330 of the middle finger part 33 have an outer shape that increases in distance from each other as they approach the base of the fingers. The second joining line 331 of the middle finger part 33 and the first joining line 340 of the ring finger part 34 have an outer shape that increases in distance from each other as they approach the base of the fingers. By using such a shape, a three-dimensional finger hole can be formed when the finger parts are joined together.

[0028] The first outline 323 and the second outline 324 of the index finger part 32 have an outline shape that approaches each other as they approach the fingertip. The other finger parts have similar outline shapes.

[0029] A large number of holes are formed in the palm side parts 30 and the back side part 40. These holes are for connecting the outer glove unit OG and the inner glove unit IG by threading a string (not shown). This is the same as in conventional gloves, so details will be omitted.

[0030] 3B is a view from the back of the hand showing the state in which multiple palm-side parts 30 are joined by sewing. The first joining line L1 is formed by joining lines 321 and 330. The second joining line L2 is formed by joining lines 331 and 340. The third joining line L3 is formed by joining lines 341 and 352. The fourth joining line L4 is formed by joining lines 311, 322, 362, 332, 341, and 352. The fifth joining line L5 is formed by joining lines 310 and 360. The sixth joining line L6 is formed by joining lines 350 and 361.

[0031] Tip portions 325, 335, and 345 are not sewn to the back-side part 40, and are therefore formed so that the length of the finger shapes on the palm-side part is longer than the length of the finger shapes formed on the back-side part 40. As shown in FIG. 2, the back-side part 40 is formed with a thumb portion 41, an index finger portion 42, a middle finger portion 43, a ring finger portion 44, and a little finger portion 45 corresponding to each finger portion of the palm-side part 30, and these are joined by sewing along the outline of the glove. A recess 46 is formed in the portion corresponding to the heel pad cover 36 (see FIG. 2). The index finger portion 32, the middle finger portion 33, and the ring finger portion 34 can be seen from the exterior of the completed glove G, and the shapes of the finger holes S10, S11, and S12 can also be seen.

[0032] The widths of the thumb part 31, index finger part 32, middle finger part 33, ring finger part 34, and little finger part 35 constituting the multiple palm side parts 30 are set to be wider than the widths of the thumb part 41, index finger part 42, middle finger part 43, ring finger part 44, and little finger part 45 of the corresponding back side part 40. This allows for the formation of curved finger holes as shown in Fig. 5B. The shape setting for widening the width can be determined as appropriate.

[0033] In Fig. 3B, the joined palm side parts 30 are depicted flat, but in reality they have a three-dimensional shape. Fig. 3C is a perspective view seen from the back side, showing the three-dimensional shape formed with finger holes for inserting each finger.

[0034] FIG. 3D is a cross-sectional view showing the thumb part 31 and heel pad cover 36 joined at joining line L5. The cross section of the finger is indicated by F. End 31a of thumb part 31 is folded back to the outside of finger hole S, and end 36a of heel pad cover 36 is folded back to the outside of the finger hole, and the two are joined with sewing thread 6. There is no protrusion for joining formed on the inside of finger hole S, so there is no interference with the finger when inserted, and there is no adverse effect on the insertion feel. The other finger parts can be joined in the same way.

[0035] It is possible to combine the thumb part 31, little finger part 35, and heel pad cover 36 into one integrated part, but in order to properly form finger holes for the thumb and little finger, it is preferable to use separate parts as in this embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 5B shows the cross-sectional shape of the finger holes S formed according to the present invention. The back part 40 is formed with a flat surface, and the palm part 30 is formed with a curved shape corresponding to the finger shape. In other words, the curved shape is formed on the ball-catching surface side. Note that although the back part 40 has a flat surface, it does not have to be completely flat and may be formed with a slightly gentle curved surface, which is also included in the concept of flatness. FIG. 5A shows the cross-sectional shape of the finger holes of a conventional glove, but the direction in which the curved shape is formed is opposite to that of the present invention.

[0037] According to the configuration of the present invention, separate and independent finger holes are formed for each of the five finger parts, and further, heel pad cover 36 is connected to the five finger parts. This increases the degree of contact with the fingers, improving glove operation when catching a ball.

[0038] As can be seen by comparing Figures 1 and 2, the finger hole formation area extends to the palm area, and the palm area is integrated with the finger hole area. While the palm area of ​​conventional gloves is formed from a single flat palm-side part, the present invention differs in that the finger holes are formed three-dimensionally by four joining lines L1-L4. This improves the fit between the player's fingers and the glove, and also stabilizes the sense of position between the interdigital spaces of the inserted fingers and the interdigital spaces of the glove.

[0039] <Adaptable to the size of your hands and fingers> In conventional gloves, the palm area of ​​the inner glove unit is made wide to fit the palm size of the outer glove unit. The finger insertion positions of the inner glove unit's finger holes are also made to fit the finger positions of the outer glove unit. In other words, the outer glove unit is made as the main component, and the structure of the conventional inner glove unit is made without considering the difference in size between the glove and the player's hand, so it is difficult to say that a sense of unity between the player's hand and the glove is achieved.

[0040] The configuration of the inner glove unit according to the present invention allows gloves to be made to fit various hand and finger sizes. Figure 4A shows the configuration of the palm side parts for a player with a normal palm size, and Figure 4B shows the configuration of the palm side parts for a player with a small palm. The difference between the two is the position of the fourth joining lines L41 and L42.

[0041] The lower ends of the joining lines L1 to L3 are longer in Figure 4B. In other words, the lengths of the bases of the index finger part, middle finger part, and ring finger part are longer. Also, comparing the vertical widths H1 and H2 of the heel pad cover 36, the vertical width H2 is narrower in Figure 4B to correspond to the difference in the lengths of the finger parts. As a result, the joining line L42 is shifted downward relative to the joining line L41. This allows for a glove that is suitable for players with smaller palms. In this way, the length and width of each part can be adjusted.

[0042] In this case, when multiple palm side parts are joined together, there is no change in the overall size, i.e., the vertical length (Y in Figure 4B) or the horizontal length (X in Figure 4B). It is possible to accommodate different palm sizes without changing the overall size. It is possible to accommodate different palm sizes of individual players without changing the size of the inner glove unit IG or the outer glove unit OG.

[0043] Fig. 6A is a diagram showing the shapes of finger holes of a conventional glove. Finger hole S1 has a cross-sectional shape curved toward the back of the hand. Fig. 6B is a diagram showing the shapes of finger holes of a glove according to the present invention. Finger hole S2 has a cross-sectional shape curved toward the palm of the hand.

[0044] FIG. 7 shows that the shape of each palm part can be changed to accommodate different finger sizes. The figure shows the shapes of palm parts corresponding to the XS, S, ML, and XL sizes. For example, by changing (adjusting) the widths of the thumb part 31, index finger part 32, middle finger part 33, ring finger part 34, and little finger part 35, it is possible to form finger hole shapes that correspond to different finger sizes. FIG. 8 shows the size changes of the finger holes S10, S11, and S12 for each size shown in FIG. 7.

[0045] In this case, as in the case of FIG. 4B, when the multiple palm side parts are joined together, there is no change in the overall size, that is, the vertical length or the horizontal length.

[0046] By combining the shape change shown in Figure 7 with the shape changes shown in Figures 4A and 4B, it is possible to accommodate a wider variety of player hand and finger sizes. In addition, the above shape changes can be accommodated without changing the shape of the outer glove unit OG.

[0047] 9A and 9B show the palm side parts of a standard glove and the state in which fingers are inserted into the palm side parts using phantom lines. Normally, fingers are inserted into all finger holes. 10A and 10B show the palm side parts of a special-purpose glove and the state in which fingers are inserted into the palm side parts using phantom lines. Players seeking a special-purpose glove do not insert their index finger into index finger part 32, but insert their index finger into middle finger part 33, their middle finger into ring finger part 34, and their ring finger and little finger into little finger part 35. This is particularly advantageous for outfielders, as it allows for easier finger movement during catching. Such special-purpose glove specifications can be achieved by changing the inclination angles of the joining lines L1, L2, and L3. In this case, as in the case of FIG. 4B, when multiple palm side parts are joined, there is no change in the overall size, i.e., the vertical and horizontal lengths.

[0048] 11 and 12 show the cushioning material 5 attached to the inner glove unit IG, with FIG. 11 showing a view from the back of the glove and FIG. 12 showing a view from the palm of the glove. The cushioning material 5 is integrally formed with an index finger portion 52, a middle finger portion 53, a ring finger portion 54, and a connecting portion 500 at the base. The cushioning material 5 itself has a known structure, but functions to absorb impact when catching a ball. Note that the cushioning material 5 has been omitted from illustrations other than those shown above for convenience.

[0049] The cushioning material 5 is joined by stitching 520, 530, 540 at the tip 325 of the index finger part 32, the tip 335 of the middle finger part 33, and the tip 345 of the ring finger part .

[0050] <Another embodiment> The specific shapes of the parts constituting the multiple palm side parts 30 are not limited to the shapes in this embodiment, but can be modified in various ways.

[0051] In this embodiment, the palm side parts are composed of a total of six parts, including five finger parts and a heel pad cover, but this is not limited to this. For example, the index finger part, middle finger part, and ring finger part may be separate parts, and the thumb part, little finger part, and heel pad cover may be integrated into one part, for a total of four parts.

[0052] The little finger part and the heel pad cover may be integrated into one part, making a total of five parts. The thumb part and the heel pad cover may be integrated into one part, making a total of five parts.

[0053] The area corresponding to the heel pad cover may not be one part, but may be divided into a plurality of parts. [Explanation of symbols]

[0054] IG Inner Grab Unit OG outer grab unit G Grab L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6 coupling lines S, S10, S11, S12 finger hole 30 Multiple palm parts 31 Thumb parts 32 Index finger parts 33 Middle finger parts 34 Ring finger parts 35 Little finger parts 40 Back part 5 Cushioning material

Claims

1. A baseball glove configured by combining an outer glove unit and an inner glove unit, The inner glove unit is configured by combining one back-side part and multiple palm-side parts, The plurality of palm side parts include at least an index finger part, a middle finger part, and a ring finger part, and by combining each of these finger parts with the back side part, the finger holes into which each finger is inserted are formed so that the back side is flat and the palm side is curved in a shape corresponding to the shape of the fingers.

2. 2. The baseball glove according to claim 1, wherein the palm side part further comprises a thumb part and a little finger part.

3. 3. The baseball glove according to claim 2, wherein the palm side part further includes a sixth part, and the sixth part is connected to each finger part at a base area of ​​each finger part.

4. 3. The baseball glove according to claim 2, wherein the back-of-hand part includes finger portions corresponding to the finger portions constituting the palm-side part, the width of each finger portion being set to be wider than the width of the corresponding finger portion, and the curved shape is formed when each finger portion of the back-of-hand part and each finger portion of the palm-side part are joined together.

5. The baseball glove of claim 3, characterized in that the lengths of the bases of the index finger part, middle finger part, and ring finger part are adjusted to be longer, and the vertical width of the sixth part is adjusted to be narrower, thereby making it possible to accommodate smaller palms while maintaining the vertical and horizontal lengths of the inner glove unit.

6. 4. The baseball glove according to claim 3, characterized in that by adjusting the width dimensions and shape of each finger part, it is possible to form finger hole shapes corresponding to the size of the fingers while maintaining the vertical length and horizontal length of the inner glove unit.

7. The baseball glove of claim 3, characterized in that the position where the fingers are inserted can be changed while maintaining the vertical length and horizontal length of the inner glove unit by adjusting the inclination angle of the inclined line at the joining point of the little finger part and the ring finger part, the inclined line at the joining point of the ring finger part and the middle finger part, and the inclined line at the joining point of the middle finger part and the index finger part.

8. 5. The baseball glove according to claim 4, wherein when each finger part of the back-side part and each finger part of the palm-side part are joined together, protrusions are formed at the tips of the index finger part, middle finger part, and ring finger part so that they protrude further than the tips of the index finger part, middle finger part, and ring finger part of the back-side part, and a cushioning material is joined to these protrusions.

9. 3. The baseball glove according to claim 2, wherein adjacent finger parts are joined by folding the ends of the finger parts at the joining points toward the catching surface and sewing the folded portions together.

10. 4. The baseball glove according to claim 3, wherein the sixth part and the finger parts are joined by folding back end portions of the sixth part and the finger parts at the joining points toward the catching surface and sewing these folded back portions together.

11. The outer shape of the joining part of the middle finger part and the ring finger part is such that the further they go towards the base of the fingers, the further apart they become.

4. The baseball glove according to claim 3, wherein the outer shape of the joining portion of the middle finger part and the index finger part is such that the greater the distance between them, the greater the distance between them becomes toward the base of the fingers.

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