Gloves and instructions on how to use them

Abstract

The present invention provides gloves and a method for using gloves that protect the fingertips and allow for quick retraction and exposure of the fingertips while wearing the gloves without removing them, as needed. [Solution] The second finger portion 22 of the glove A, which can accommodate the index finger F2, has a fingertip covering portion 220 that can cover the tip region of the ventral side of the index finger F2, and a finger base covering portion 221 that can cover the base region from the center of the ventral side of the index finger F2 towards the base. A slit portion 3A is formed from a base edge portion 220a provided at the base end of the fingertip covering portion 220, and a toe edge portion 221a provided at the toe end of the finger base covering portion 221, which is opposite to the base edge portion 220a. Furthermore, the fingertip covering portion 220 and the finger base covering portion 221 are made of fabric with a raw-cut finish.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a glove capable of quickly exposing fingertips and a method of using the glove. Specifically, the present invention relates to a glove and a method of using the glove that can protect the fingertips and quickly accommodate and expose the fingertips while wearing the glove without removing it as necessary.

Background Art

[0002] During operations such as transporting materials or operating equipment (hereinafter referred to as "transportation operations, etc."), in order to prevent fingers from being injured by contacting surrounding objects or equipment, generally, operators wear gloves to perform transportation operations, etc.

[0003] During such transportation operations, etc., although it is for a short time, for example, when fine operations using fingertips (hereinafter referred to as "light operations") such as operating a mobile terminal, handling documents, or writing characters are required, the operator wants to quickly shift to the light operation and quickly return to the transportation operation, etc. again after the light operation is completed.

[0004] Here, in a standard type of glove in which five fingers are respectively accommodated in finger bags, since the fingertips are covered, it is possible to protect the fingertips during transportation operations, etc., but it is difficult to perform light operations. For example, in the operation of a mobile terminal using a touch panel, it is very difficult to operate while wearing gloves unless the gloves use conductive threads that enable operation on the touch panel.

[0005] Therefore, when shifting from transportation operations, etc. to light operations, the work is often interrupted once to remove the gloves and perform the operations with the fingers exposed. However, when it is necessary to quickly shift to light operations or when the shift between transportation operations, etc. and light operations is frequently performed, the attachment and detachment of the gloves feel troublesome.

[0006] Fingerless gloves, which do not have fabric covering the fingertips, allow for light tasks such as operating mobile devices while wearing them, but because the fingertips are constantly exposed, they cannot protect the fingertips during tasks such as carrying heavy objects.

[0007] In other words, with any of the gloves mentioned above, it was difficult to quickly transition between tasks such as carrying goods and light work while wearing them. Therefore, there was a great need for gloves that would allow for quick exposure of the fingertips and quick retraction of the fingertips into the gloves.

[0008] To address these issues, as shown in Patent Document 1, a "glove" has been disclosed that allows for quick and easy exposure of the fingertips while wearing the glove. Specifically, this glove has a slit on the back of the finger pocket, corresponding to the position of the first joint of the finger, for inserting and removing the fingertips. This protects the fingertips while allowing only the fingertips to be exposed through the slit as needed. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3200864, ​​Official Gazette [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0010] However, as shown in Figure 7(a), the slit 90 provided in the finger pocket 9 of the glove described in Patent Document 1 is formed by sewing together two pieces of fabric that overlap. Therefore, in order to expose the fingertip 91, it is necessary to insert the finger between the two pieces of fabric 92 and 93, which takes time.

[0011] Furthermore, because the fabric of the cut 90 is double-layered, when the fingers are placed inside the finger pocket 9, the lower layer of fabric 92 catches on the edge of the upper layer of fabric 93, causing it to curl up irregularly. This not only spoils the appearance but also requires the user to use their other hand to adjust the lower layer of fabric so that it overlaps correctly under the upper layer, which is time-consuming.

[0012] Furthermore, while Patent Document 1 does not specify whether the gloves are made of fabric with a raw-cut finish, if fabrics 92 and 93 are not made of fabric with a raw-cut finish, then edge treatment is necessary to prevent fraying. As a result, when the fingers are bent, the thickness of the edges overlaps, restricting the free movement of the fingers.

[0013] Furthermore, in the finger pocket 9 of the glove described in Patent Document 1, a slit 90 is provided in the part that covers the back of the finger. Therefore, when the fingertip 91 is exposed through the slit 90, the fabric 92 is located on the palm side of the fingertip 91, as shown in Figure 7(b). For this reason, even if the fingertip 91 can be exposed, in that state the palm side of the fingertip 91 cannot touch a touch panel or the like. As shown in Figure 7(c), it is necessary to push the fabric 92 into the finger pocket 9 through the slit 90, which is troublesome.

[0014] Therefore, the gloves described in Patent Document 1 do not solve the problem of difficulty in quickly transitioning between transporting and other heavy lifting tasks while wearing gloves.

[0015] This invention was conceived in view of the above points, and aims to provide a glove and a method of using the glove that protects the fingertips and allows for quick retraction and exposure of the fingertips while wearing the glove without removing it. [Means for solving the problem]

[0016] To solve the above problems, the glove of the present invention comprises a fingertip covering portion made of raw-cut fabric that can cover the tip region on the palm side of the finger, a finger base covering portion made of raw-cut fabric that can cover the base region extending from approximately the center to the base on the palm side of the finger, and a first slit portion made of the opposing edges of the fingertip covering portion and the finger base covering portion, and provided on the palm side of the finger, and formed to a size that allows the fingertip to be inserted and removed.

[0017] Here, the fingertip can be reliably protected by a fingertip covering that can cover the tip of the pad of the finger.

[0018] Furthermore, the fingertip covering portion, which can cover the apical region of the palm side of the finger, and the finger base covering portion, which can cover the base region extending from approximately the center to the base of the palm side of the finger, allow for coverage of substantially the entire palm side of the finger.

[0019] Furthermore, because the fingertip and base of the finger covers are made of raw-edged fabric, there is no risk of the edges fraying, eliminating the need for edge finishing (double stitching the edges of the fabric) on the fingertip and base of the finger covers.

[0020] Furthermore, because the fingertip and base of the finger coverings are made of raw-edged fabric, the opposing edges of the fingertip and base coverings are single-layered rather than double-layered. This helps to prevent the restriction of finger movement caused by the thickness resulting from the fabric folding and overlapping near the first joint when the finger is bent.

[0021] Furthermore, the first slit, which is formed by the opposing edges of the fingertip covering portion and the finger base covering portion, is located on the palm side of the finger, allowing the fingertip to be easily exposed through the first slit by bending the finger. This makes it possible to quickly expose the fingertip without removing the glove or while wearing it.

[0022] Also, when the fingertip is exposed from the first slit portion on the ventral side side of the finger by the first slit portion formed by the opposing edges of the fingertip covering portion and the finger base covering portion, since the fingertip covering portion is located on the dorsal side of the finger, it is possible to quickly shift to light tasks such as operating a mobile terminal using the ventral side of the fingertip.

[0023] Also, by the first slit portion provided on the ventral side of the finger, by simply bending the finger, it is possible to easily expose or accommodate the fingertip from the first slit portion.

[0024] Also, by the finger housing body having the first slit portion formed to a size that allows the finger to be inserted and removed, through the first slit portion, the fingertip can be quickly exposed from and accommodated in the finger housing body.

[0025] Also, when the finger base covering portion is provided adjacent to the fingertip covering portion or with a predetermined gap therebetween, since the fingertip covering portion and the finger base covering portion do not overlap each other, the fingertip can be quickly exposed from the first slit portion.

[0026] Also, when the finger base covering portion is provided adjacent to the fingertip covering portion or with a predetermined gap therebetween, since the fingertip covering portion and the finger base covering portion do not overlap each other, it is difficult for the fabric to be folded and the thickness to increase near the first joint of the finger when the finger is bent, so it is possible to suppress the movement of the finger from being restricted when the finger is bent.

[0027] Also, when the finger base covering portion is provided adjacent to the fingertip covering portion or with a predetermined gap therebetween, when accommodating the fingertip, the fingertip covering portion does not roll up and irregularly overlap with the finger base covering portion, so the operation of arranging the first slit portion is not required, and the fingertip can be quickly accommodated.

[0028] Furthermore, if at least one of the fingertip covering portion and the finger base covering portion is made of a stretchable fabric, when inserting or removing the fingertip from the first slit, the fabric of at least one of the fingertip covering portion or the finger base covering portion stretches, making it easy to widen the first slit, thus enabling quick exposure and retraction of the fingertip.

[0029] Furthermore, if at least one of the fingertip covering portion and the finger base covering portion is made of an elastic fabric, when the fingertip is exposed through the first slit, the fingertip covering portion and the finger base covering portion will contract to conform to the finger appropriately, thereby reducing tightness on the finger and allowing for comfortable wear.

[0030] Furthermore, if a second slit is provided on the side of the fingertip covering portion, communicating with the first slit portion, the fingertip covering portion can be rolled up significantly from the first slit portion to the second slit portion, making it even easier to insert and remove the fingertip from the second slit portion that communicates with the first slit portion.

[0031] Furthermore, if at least one of the five finger compartments, each capable of accommodating one of the five fingers, is provided with a slit, then a standard type glove can also be provided with a slit.

[0032] Furthermore, if it is possible to expose the fingertip of one finger housed in the fingertip covering portion through the first slit portion, the fingertip can be quickly exposed simply by bending the finger.

[0033] Furthermore, if it is possible to accommodate the fingertip of one finger exposed through the first slit in the fingertip covering, the fingertip can be quickly retracted simply by bending the finger.

[0034] Furthermore, in order to solve the above problems, the method of using the glove of the present invention comprises a finger housing having a fingertip covering portion made of a raw-cut fabric that can cover the tip area on the palm side of the finger, a base finger covering portion made of a raw-cut fabric that can cover the base area from approximately the center to the base on the palm side of the finger, and a slit portion made of the opposing edges of the fingertip covering portion and the base finger covering portion, provided on the palm side of the finger and formed to a size that allows the fingertip to be inserted and removed, and a push-up step of pushing the fingertip covering portion forward with the other fingers of the gloved hand, and an exposure step of exposing the fingertip of the one finger through the slit portion that was opened in the push-up step.

[0035] Here, the fingertip can be reliably protected by a fingertip covering that can cover the tip of the pad of the finger.

[0036] Furthermore, the fingertip covering portion, which can cover the apical region of the palm side of the finger, and the finger base covering portion, which can cover the base region extending from approximately the center to the base of the palm side of the finger, allow for coverage of substantially the entire palm side of the finger.

[0037] Furthermore, because the fingertip and base of the finger covers are made of raw-edged fabric, there is no risk of the edges fraying, eliminating the need for edge finishing (double stitching the edges of the fabric) on the fingertip and base of the finger covers.

[0038] Furthermore, because the fingertip and base of the finger coverings are made of raw-edged fabric, the opposing edges of the fingertip and base coverings are single-layered rather than double-layered. This helps to prevent the restriction of finger movement caused by the thickness resulting from the fabric folding and overlapping near the first joint when the finger is bent.

[0039] Furthermore, the slit, formed by the opposing edges of the fingertip covering portion and the finger base covering portion, is located on the palm side of the finger, allowing the fingertip to be easily exposed by bending the finger. This enables quick exposure of the fingertip without removing the glove or while wearing it.

[0040] Furthermore, the slit portion, which is formed by the opposing edges of the fingertip covering portion and the finger base covering portion, ensures that when the fingertip is exposed through the slit portion on the palm side of the finger, the fingertip covering portion is located on the dorsal side of the finger, allowing for a quick transition to light tasks such as operating a mobile device using the palm side of the fingertip.

[0041] Furthermore, the slits provided on the palm side of the fingers allow for easy exposure or retraction of the fingertips simply by bending the fingers.

[0042] Furthermore, the finger housing has a slit portion formed to allow fingers to be inserted and removed, enabling quick exposure of the fingertip from the finger housing and retraction into the finger housing through the slit portion.

[0043] Furthermore, when one finger of a gloved hand is housed in the finger housing, the slit can be easily widened by pushing up the fingertip covering portion with the other fingers of the gloved hand.

[0044] Furthermore, the exposure process, which involves exposing the fingertip of one finger through the slit widened in the push-up process, allows the fingertip of one finger to be exposed using only one hand without using the other hand, thus enabling quick exposure of the fingertip while wearing gloves.

[0045] Furthermore, if the exposure process includes a pulling-out step in which, when the fingertip of one finger of the gloved hand is exposed through the slit of the finger housing, the fingertip covering is grasped with the other two fingers of the gloved hand and pulled out, the slit can be easily widened by stretching the fingertip covering.

[0046] Furthermore, if the glove includes a storage step for accommodating the fingertip of one finger in the slit widened during the pulling-out process, the fingertip of one finger can be accommodated with only one hand without using the other hand, allowing for quick accommodation of the fingertip while wearing the glove.

[0047] Furthermore, in order to solve the above problems, the method of using the glove of the present invention comprises a finger housing having a fingertip covering portion made of a raw-cut fabric that can cover the tip area on the palm side of the finger, a base finger covering portion made of a raw-cut fabric that can cover the base area from approximately the center to the base on the palm side of the finger, and a slit portion made of the opposing edges of the fingertip covering portion and the base finger covering portion, provided on the palm side of the finger and formed to a size that allows the fingertip to be inserted and removed, and a pulling step of pulling out the fingertip covering portion forward by pinching it with the other two fingers of the hand wearing the glove, while the fingertip of one finger of the hand wearing the glove is exposed, and a housing step of housing the fingertip of one finger into the slit portion that was opened in the pulling step.

[0048] Here, the fingertip can be reliably protected by a fingertip covering that can cover the tip of the pad of the finger.

[0049] Furthermore, the fingertip covering portion, which can cover the apical region of the palm side of the finger, and the finger base covering portion, which can cover the base region extending from approximately the center to the base of the palm side of the finger, allow for coverage of substantially the entire palm side of the finger.

[0050] Furthermore, because the fingertip and base of the finger covers are made of raw-edged fabric, there is no risk of the edges fraying, eliminating the need for edge finishing (double stitching the edges of the fabric) on the fingertip and base of the finger covers.

[0051] Furthermore, because the fingertip and base of the finger coverings are made of raw-edged fabric, the opposing edges of the fingertip and base coverings are single-layered rather than double-layered. This helps to prevent the restriction of finger movement caused by the thickness resulting from the fabric folding and overlapping near the first joint when the finger is bent.

[0052] Furthermore, the slit, formed by the opposing edges of the fingertip covering portion and the finger base covering portion, is located on the palm side of the finger, allowing the fingertip to be easily exposed by bending the finger. This enables quick exposure of the fingertip without removing the glove or while wearing it.

[0053] Furthermore, the slit portion, which is formed by the opposing edges of the fingertip covering portion and the finger base covering portion, ensures that when the fingertip is exposed through the slit portion on the palm side of the finger, the fingertip covering portion is located on the dorsal side of the finger, allowing for a quick transition to light tasks such as operating a mobile device using the palm side of the fingertip.

[0054] Furthermore, the slits provided on the palm side of the fingers allow for easy exposure or retraction of the fingertips simply by bending the fingers.

[0055] Furthermore, the finger housing has a slit sized to allow fingers to be inserted and removed, enabling quick insertion and removal of the fingertips.

[0056] Furthermore, when the fingertip of one finger of the gloved hand is exposed from the finger housing, the slit can be easily widened by stretching the fingertip covering portion by a pulling-out step in which the fingertip covering portion is grasped with the other two fingers of the gloved hand and pulled outwards.

[0057] Furthermore, by incorporating a storage step for accommodating the fingertip of one finger in the slit widened during the pulling-out process, the fingertip of one finger can be accommodated with only one hand without using the other hand, thus allowing for quick accommodation of the fingertip while wearing the glove. [Effects of the Invention]

[0058] The glove and method of using the glove according to the present invention protect the fingertips and, if necessary, allow for quick retraction and exposure of the fingertips while wearing the glove without removing it. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0059] [Figure 1] This is a front view of a glove according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view of the second finger of a right hand wearing a glove according to the first embodiment of the present invention, where (a) shows the index finger extended and (b) shows the index finger bent. Furthermore, (c) shows the index finger bent in the second finger portion where the fingertip covering portion and the finger base covering portion overlap. [Figure 3] (a) is a cross-sectional view of the second finger of a right hand wearing a glove according to a second embodiment of the present invention, where (a) shows the index finger extended and (b) shows the index finger bent. (c) is an explanatory diagram of the second finger of a right hand wearing a glove according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating how to expose the fingertip of the index finger from a glove according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is an explanatory diagram showing how to retract the fingertip of the index finger from a glove according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a flowchart showing how to expose and retract the fingertip of the index finger from a glove according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a diagram illustrating a conventional glove. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0060] The following description of the glove A of the present invention will be made with reference to Figures 1 and 2 to facilitate understanding of the present invention.

[0061] [First Embodiment] First, as shown in Figure 1, glove A is a standard type glove for the right hand, consisting of a hand portion 1 that can cover the palm and wrist, and five finger portions 2 that extend from the hand portion 1 toward the fingertips and can accommodate each of the five fingers. Note that the left-hand glove in this embodiment has substantially the same configuration as glove A, so its description will be omitted.

[0062] Here, the hand portion 1 has an opening portion 10 into which the hand is inserted when putting on the glove A. The finger portion 2 consists of a first finger portion 21 that can accommodate the thumb F1, a second finger portion 22 that can accommodate the index finger F2, a third finger portion 23 that can accommodate the middle finger F3, a fourth finger portion 24 that can accommodate the ring finger F4, and a fifth finger portion 25 that can accommodate the little finger F5. The first to fifth finger portions (21-25) are examples of finger housings.

[0063] Furthermore, while the first finger portion 21 and the second finger portion 22 are provided with slits 3A, the third finger portion 23 to the fifth finger portion 25 are not provided with slits and are formed from a continuous piece of fabric from the base of the finger to the fingertip. Note that the first finger portion 21 has the same structure as the second finger portion 22, so its explanation will be omitted, and the explanation will mainly focus on the second finger portion 22.

[0064] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the structure of this embodiment. For example, a structure in which slits are provided in all of the first to fifth finger portions 21 to 25, or a structure in which slits are provided only in the second finger portion 22, is also conceivable.

[0065] Furthermore, the second finger portion 22 has a fingertip covering portion 220 that can cover the tip region of the ventral side of the index finger F2, and a finger base covering portion 221 that can cover the base region extending from the center to the base side of the ventral side of the index finger F2. The base end of the fingertip covering portion 220 is provided with a base edge portion 220a, and the tip end of the finger base covering portion 221 is provided with a tip edge portion 221a opposite to the base edge portion 220a. Embossed fabric is used for the fingertip covering portions of the first finger portion 21 and the second finger portion 22, taking into consideration anti-slip function and abrasion resistance.

[0066] Furthermore, since the base edge 220a and tip edge 221a of the second finger portion 22 are made of fabric with a raw-cut finish, there is no risk of the edges unraveling, and therefore no edge finishing is required. Also, since neither edge is finished, both edges are in a single-layer state. Note that "single-layer" refers to a state in which the fabric is not made up of multiple layers due to edge finishing or other reasons, but is formed from only one piece of fabric.

[0067] Furthermore, since the base edge 220a and the tip edge 221a are in a single layer, when the index finger F2 is bent, the fabric is prevented from folding and increasing in thickness, so there is no risk of the movement of the index finger F2 being hindered, and it can be used comfortably.

[0068] On the other hand, if the fabric is not cut to a raw edge, treatment such as overlock stitching is necessary to prevent fraying. As a result, when bending the fingers while wearing the product, the thickness of the fabric at the edges increases, which restricts the free movement of the fingers and makes it uncomfortable to use.

[0069] Fabrics with a raw-edge finish are those that, after being cut with scissors, do not fray unless the edges are pulled strongly, even without edge finishing such as blind stitching. Examples include fleece, felt, leather, and poly-laminated fabrics. Furthermore, by fixing the edges of the fabric with fabric glue and finishing the edges, it is possible to use fabrics such as cotton and linen in the same way as raw-edge fabrics.

[0070] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2(a), the fingertip covering portion 220 and the finger base covering portion 221 are positioned adjacent to each other near the first joint of the index finger F2 without overlapping when the glove is worn. Also, the base edge portion 220a and the tip edge portion 221a are located opposite each other, and the two edges 220a and 221a form a slit portion 3A. Note that the slit portion 3A is an example of a first slit portion.

[0071] Furthermore, the slit portion 3A is provided over almost the entire width (approximately 30 mm) of the second finger portion 22 and is sized to expose and accommodate the fingertip of the index finger F2. In addition, when the glove A is worn, the slit portion 3A is almost closed when the index finger F2 is extended, but as will be described later, it can be easily opened by, for example, lightly pushing up the fingertip covering portion 220 with the thumb F1.

[0072] Furthermore, since the fingertip covering portion 220 and the finger base covering portion 221 are provided adjacent to each other, the exposure of the ventral side of the index finger F2 can be suppressed, and the index finger F2 can be adequately protected. In addition, since the entry and exit of air from the slit portion 3A is suppressed, heat retention can be improved, and the glove can be used comfortably.

[0073] Furthermore, since the fingertip covering portion 220 and the finger base covering portion 221 are provided adjacent to each other, when the index finger F2 is bent while wearing the glove, the fingertip covering portion 220 and the finger base covering portion 221 of the second finger portion 22 are less likely to overlap near the first joint, as shown in Figure 2(b). This prevents the movement of the index finger F2 from being hindered when the index finger F2 is bent, making it easier to carry and perform other tasks. If the fingertip covering portion 220 and the finger base covering portion 221 overlap, they will overlap near the first joint, as shown in Figure 2(c), restricting the movement of the finger.

[0074] Furthermore, the slit portion 3A is located near the first joint of the index finger F2, and when wearing the glove A, the tip of the index finger F2 can be easily exposed through the slit portion 3A by bending the finger and moving it a short distance to the position of the slit portion 3A.

[0075] Furthermore, when the tip of the index finger F2 is exposed from the slit portion 3A, the tip of the index finger F2 can be easily moved from the slit portion 3A into the second finger portion 22 by moving it a short distance to the position of the slit portion 3A.

[0076] Furthermore, since the slit portion 3A is provided on the ventral side of the second finger portion 22, when the tip of the index finger F2 is exposed through the slit portion 3A, the fingertip covering portion 220 moves to the dorsal side of the index finger F2. This allows, for example, the ventral side of the fingertip of the index finger F2 to be placed in contact with the touch panel of a mobile device or to grip a writing instrument, enabling a quick transition to light work.

[0077] Furthermore, if at least one of the fingertip covering portion 220 and the finger base covering portion 221 is made of a stretchable fabric, the slit portion 3A can be easily widened when exposing or retracting the finger through the slit portion 3A, thus enabling quick retraction and exposure of the fingertip.

[0078] Furthermore, if at least one of the fingertip covering portion 220 and the finger base covering portion 221 is made of an elastic fabric, the fingertip covering portion 220 and the finger base covering portion 221 will shrink to conform appropriately to the index finger F2, thereby reducing the pressure on the index finger F2 and allowing for comfortable use.

[0079] [Second Embodiment] Next, the glove B, which is the second embodiment, will be described below with reference to Figures 3(a) and 3(b). Note that parts of the second embodiment that have the same structure as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their explanation here will be omitted. Also, the slit portion 3B of glove B is provided on the ventral side of the first finger portion 21 and the second finger portion 22, similar to glove A, but for convenience, only the second finger portion 22 will be described.

[0080] As shown in Figure 3(a), the second finger portion 22 of glove B has a slit portion 3B composed of the base edge portion 220a of the fingertip covering portion 220 and the tip edge portion 221a of the finger base covering portion 221. In this embodiment, the base edge portion 220a and the tip edge portion 221a are spaced approximately 3 mm apart.

[0081] The base edge 220a and the tip edge 221a are spaced approximately 3 mm apart, which, as shown in Figure 3(b), makes it more reliable to prevent the fingertip covering portion 220 and the finger base covering portion 221 from overlapping when the index finger F2 is bent, thus ensuring sufficient freedom of movement for the index finger F2. In addition, the fingertip of the index finger F2 can be quickly exposed and retracted, and the ventral side of the index finger F2 can be covered by the fingertip covering portion 220 and the finger base covering portion 221, thus protecting the index finger F2.

[0082] Furthermore, the spacing between the base edge 220a and the tip edge 221a should preferably be approximately 0.5 mm to 10 mm. This is because a spacing of less than 0.5 mm produces an effect equivalent to them being almost adjacent, while a spacing of more than 10 mm may cause the user's fingertips to be exposed through the slit portion 3B in situations unintended by the user.

[0083] [Third Embodiment] Next, the third embodiment, glove C, will be described below with reference to Figure 3(c). Note that parts of the third embodiment that have the same structure as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their description here is omitted. Also, the slit portion 3C1 of glove C is provided on the ventral side of the first finger portion 21 and the second finger portion 22, similar to gloves A and B, but for convenience, only the second finger portion 22 will be described.

[0084] A slit portion 3C1 is provided on the ventral side of the second finger portion 22, consisting of the opposing edges of the fingertip covering portion 220 and the finger base covering portion 221. A slit portion 3C2 is provided on the thumb side 220b of the fingertip covering portion 220, communicating with the slit portion 3C1. The slit portion 3C2 is formed to be approximately 15 mm long from one end of the slit portion 3C1 toward the fingertip. Note that the slit portion 3C1 is an example of a first slit portion, and the slit portion 3C2 is an example of a second slit portion.

[0085] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3(c), when the index finger F2 is exposed from the fingertip covering portion 220, the base edge portion 220a of the fingertip covering portion 220 curls up significantly from the slit portion 3C1 to the slit portion 3C2. This makes it easy to expose the fingertip of the index finger F2 from the fingertip covering portion 220.

[0086] The length of the slit portion 3C2 is not limited to 15 mm and can be determined arbitrarily, but considering the ease of extending the fingertip of the index finger F2, it is desirable to set the length to 10 to 20 mm. If the length is less than 10 mm, it is necessary to bend the index finger F2 when extending and retracting it, which is somewhat inconvenient, and if the length exceeds 20 mm, there is a risk that the fingertip covering portion 220 will detach from the fingertip of the index finger F2.

[0087] [How to use Glove A] Finally, Figures 4 and 6 will be used to explain how to use glove A when exposing the fingertips through the slit 3A. Note that the usage of gloves B and C is almost the same as glove A, as they only differ in the shape of the slit, so their explanation will be omitted.

[0088] [Push-up process (ST01)] Insert your right hand into glove A through opening 1, and put your five fingers into the first to fifth finger sections to put glove A on your right hand. Then, push up the fingertip covering portion 220 that covers the ventral side of the index finger F2 with the fingertip of your right thumb F1. At this time, since the fingertip covering portion 220 is made of a stretchable fabric, the fingertip covering portion 220 is stretched forward, making it easy to open the slit portion 3A.

[0089] [Exposure process (ST02)] Next, the fingertip of the index finger F2 is exposed through the slit portion 3A that has been widened by the push-up process (ST01).

[0090] In this way, the fingertip of the index finger F2 can be easily exposed while wearing glove A on the right hand. Furthermore, since this can be done using only the right hand without using the left hand, the fingertip can be quickly exposed without interrupting work when transitioning from tasks such as carrying to light work.

[0091] Next, using Figures 5 and 6, we will explain how to use glove A when the fingertips are housed in the slit portion 3A.

[0092] [Drawing process (ST03)] The fingertip covering portion 220, located at the tip of the second finger portion 22, is grasped between the thumb F1 and middle finger F3 of the right hand and pulled forward. This allows the slit portion 3A to be widened.

[0093] [Storage process (ST04)] With the fingertip covering portion 220 held between the thumb F1 and middle finger F3 of the right hand and pulled out, the fingertip of the index finger F2 is inserted into the second finger portion 22 through the slit portion 3A.

[0094] In this way, the fingertip of the index finger F2 can be easily retracted while wearing glove A on the right hand, and since this can be done using only the right hand without using the left hand, the glove can be retracted quickly without interrupting the work.

[0095] Thus, the glove to which the present invention is applied protects the fingertips and, when necessary, allows for quick retraction and exposure of the fingertips while wearing the glove without removing it, thus providing a glove and a method for using the glove. [Explanation of symbols]

[0096] A Glove B Glove C Glove F1 Thumb F2 index finger F3 middle finger 2 fingers 22 Second finger section (finger housing) 220 Fingertip covering part 220a proximal edge 221 Finger base covering 221a Distal edge 3A Slit section (first slit section) 3B Slit section (first slit section) 3C1 Slit section (First slit section) 3C2 Slit section (second slit section)

Claims

1. The finger housing comprises a fingertip covering portion made of raw-cut fabric that can cover the tip area on the palm side of the finger, a base covering portion made of raw-cut fabric that can cover the base area from approximately the center to the base of the palm side of the finger, and a first slit portion provided on the palm side of the finger, formed to a size that allows the fingertip to be inserted and removed, and composed of the opposing edges of the fingertip covering portion and the base covering portion. Gloves.

2. The aforementioned finger base covering portion is provided adjacent to the fingertip covering portion, or provided with a predetermined gap between them. The glove according to claim 1.

3. At least one of the fingertip covering portion and the finger base covering portion is formed of a stretchable fabric. The glove according to claim 1 or claim 2.

4. A second slit portion is provided on the side surface of the fingertip covering portion, communicating with the first slit portion. The glove according to claim 1 or claim 2.

5. Of the five finger housings, each capable of accommodating one of the five fingers, at least one is provided with the slit portion. The glove according to claim 1 or claim 2.

6. It is possible to expose the fingertip of one finger housed in the fingertip covering portion through the first slit portion. The glove according to claim 1 or claim 2.

7. The fingertip of one finger exposed through the first slit portion can be accommodated in the fingertip covering portion. The glove according to claim 1 or claim 2.

8. In a finger housing having a fingertip covering portion made of raw-cut fabric that can cover the tip area of ​​the palm side of the finger, a base covering portion made of raw-cut fabric that can cover the base area from approximately the center to the base of the palm side of the finger, and a slit portion provided on the palm side of the finger, formed to a size that allows the fingertip to be inserted and removed, one finger of a hand wearing a glove is housed in the finger housing, which has: The aforementioned fingertip covering portion is pushed forward with the fingers of the other hand wearing the glove, The process includes an exposure step of exposing the fingertip of one finger through the slit that has been widened in the push-up step. How to use the gloves.

9. In the exposure step, with the fingertip of one finger of the gloved hand exposed through the slit portion of the finger housing, The pulling process involves pinching the fingertip covering portion with the other two fingers of the hand wearing the glove and pulling it outwards. The process includes a receiving step of accommodating the fingertip of one finger in the slit portion widened in the drawing step. A method of using the gloves according to claim 8.

10. In a state where the fingertip of one finger of a hand wearing a glove is exposed from a finger housing having a fingertip covering portion made of raw-edged fabric that can cover the tip area of ​​the palm side of the finger, a base covering portion made of raw-edged fabric that can cover the base area from approximately the center to the base of the palm side of the finger, and a slit portion provided on the palm side of the finger that is sized to allow the fingertip to be inserted and removed, the fingertip of one finger of a hand wearing a glove is exposed from the finger housing having a fingertip covering portion made of raw-edged fabric that can cover the tip area of ​​the palm side of the finger, The pulling process involves pinching the fingertip covering portion with the other two fingers of the hand wearing the glove and pulling it outwards. The process includes a receiving step of accommodating the fingertip of one finger in the slit portion widened in the drawing step. How to use the gloves.

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