knee guard

Abstract

To provide a knee guard which is easy to put on and take off, hardly slips out of position, maintains a sense of unity with a uniform when in use, and protects the knees to prevent damage and staining. [Solution] Knee guard 1 can be worn over a uniform to protect the knee area of ​​the uniform and prevent damage and soiling. It has a tubular main body 2 that covers the knee, and the upper and lower ends of main body 2 each have an elastic area 3 made of rubber or elastic knit fabric to prevent it from shifting position when in use, and main body 2 is made of the same or similar material and color as the uniform.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to knee guards that can be worn over a uniform to protect the knee area of ​​the uniform and prevent damage and staining. [Background technology]

[0002] In sports, particularly baseball, the knees of uniforms come into contact with the ground during actions such as sliding and diving catches, which can easily cause damage or staining, and this damage can injure the knees. For this reason, techniques have been disclosed for protecting or repairing the knees of uniforms by sewing shock-absorbing pads to the knees of uniforms or by fusing adhesives by heating (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] However, the technology described in Patent Document 1 is attached directly and irreversibly to the uniform, making it difficult to change the attachment depending on the use, detach it when washing, or change or fine-tune its position, which could potentially impair the design of the uniform.

[0004] Furthermore, conventional knee protection equipment for sliding was difficult to put on, could not be washed, and in some sports, rules required that players on the same team wear uniforms of the same color, style, and design, so some equipment could be used for practice but not in games. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3055889 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The present invention was made in consideration of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and aims to provide a knee guard that is easy to put on and take off, does not easily shift out of place, maintains a sense of unity with the uniform when in use, and protects the knee area to prevent damage and soiling. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the knee guard of the present invention has the following configuration. (1) A knee guard that can be worn over a uniform to protect the knee area of ​​the uniform and prevent damage and staining. The knee guard has a tubular main body that covers the knee, and the upper and lower ends of the main body are provided with elastic regions made of rubber or elastic knitted fabric that prevent the knee guard from shifting during use. The main body is made of the same or similar material and color as the uniform.

[0008] The above-mentioned (1) configuration of the knee guard of the present invention has the following effects. That is, according to the configuration of (1) above, a knee guard that can be worn over a uniform and protects the knee area of ​​the uniform and prevents damage and soiling can be provided, which can be easily attached and detached thanks to the tubular main body, and which has elastic areas made of rubber or elastic knit fabric at the upper and lower ends of the main body to prevent misalignment and facilitate fine positioning adjustments, and which is made of the same or similar material and color as the uniform, thereby achieving uniformity with the uniforms of the same team, and which protects the knee area and prevents damage and soiling.

[0009] In the above-mentioned configuration (1) of the knee guard of the present invention, it is preferable to adopt the following configurations (2) and (3).

[0010] (2) In the configuration of (1) above, at least a pocket portion is provided inside the main body portion, and a pad with shock absorption and / or cooling effect can be detachably stored in the pocket portion, and the pocket portion is made of a breathable material.

[0011] According to the preferred configuration of (2) above, by storing pads with shock absorption or cooling effects in at least the pocket provided inside the main body, it is possible to add effects to the knee guard according to the purpose. Furthermore, by providing breathability to the pocket, it is possible to provide a knee guard that reduces stuffiness caused by the stored pads.

[0012] (3) In the configuration of (1) or (2) above, the uniform is a baseball uniform.

[0013] According to the preferred configuration of (3) above, since the uniform is a baseball uniform, the knee guards are made of the same or similar material and color, which gives them a unified look with the uniforms of the same team and makes it possible to provide knee guards that can be used not only during practice but also during specific games. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to this invention, it is possible to provide knee guards that are easy to put on and take off, do not easily shift out of place, maintain a sense of unity with the uniform when in use, and protect the knee area to prevent damage and dirt. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a knee guard according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front and slightly above. [Figure 2] 2 is a front view of a longitudinal section (along AA' in FIG. 1) of a knee guard according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a perspective view for reference when storing a pad in a pocket portion of a knee guard according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a reference diagram showing an example of wearing a knee guard according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a reference diagram showing an example of how to use the knee guard according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to preferred embodiments, but the following embodiments are merely examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a knee guard 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front and slightly above. FIG. 2 is a front view of a longitudinal section (along AA' in FIG. 1) of the knee guard 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a reference perspective view of the knee guard 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front and diagonally above right, when a pad 5 is stored in the pocket portion 4 of the knee guard 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a reference view showing an example of a user 7 wearing the knee guard 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention over a uniform 6. FIG. 5 is a reference view showing an example of a user 7 wearing the knee guard 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The knee guard according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

[0018] As shown in Fig. 1, the knee guard 1 of this embodiment includes a tubular main body 2 that covers the knee, and the upper and lower ends of the main body 2 are provided with stretchable regions 3 made of rubber or stretchable knit fabric to prevent misalignment during use. For example, a wide rubber band may be sewn into the stretchable region 3. Furthermore, the main body 2 of the knee guard 1 of this embodiment is made of the same or similar material and color as the uniform 6.

[0019] The stretchable regions 3 may be provided, for example, inside or within the upper and lower ends of the main body 2, or the entire main body 2 including the upper and lower ends may be the stretchable regions 3. The upper and lower openings of the cylindrical main body 2 may be different sizes, and the main body 2 may come in a variety of sizes depending on the knee size of the user 7. The multiple sizes and stretchable regions 3 make it possible to accommodate a variety of users.

[0020] In some sports, especially baseball, there are rules that require players on the same team to wear uniforms of the same color, style, and design, so if a conventional product is used, it may not be possible to use that product in a particular game. However, since the knee guard 1 in this embodiment is made of the same or similar material and color as the uniform 6, it is more likely to be usable in that particular game than a conventional product, and not only does it protect the knee area and prevent stains and damage, but it also allows the player to play in the game in the same condition as when they practiced.

[0021] As shown in Fig. 2 (a longitudinal cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A' in Fig. 1), the knee guard 1 in this embodiment is provided with at least a pocket portion 4 on the inside of the main body portion 2. The pocket portion 4 shown in Figs. 2 and 3 includes two pockets on the inside of the main body portion 2 of the knee guard 1, one on the front side and one on the back side, but the arrangement and number of pockets in the pocket portion 4 are not limited. Furthermore, the pocket shown in Figs. 2 and 3 is configured so that its upper end is open and the rest of the pocket is sewn to the main body portion 2, but the opening direction and opening method of the pocket are not limited.

[0022] As shown in Figure 3, the knee guard 1 of this embodiment can store a pad 5 with shock absorbing or cooling effects in the pocket portion 4 provided on the inside. The stored pad 5 is not limited to a shock absorbing pad or a cooling pad, and can be selected according to the purpose, for example, to provide warmth and insulation through thermal effect or to improve protection through a hard pad, and a combination of pads with different effects may be used. In addition, as long as the pad 5 can be stored, there is no limitation on the method of fastening the opening of the pocket portion 4, and it may be removably fastened with, for example, a button or hook-and-loop fastener.

[0023] Furthermore, the pocket portion 4 of the knee guard 1 in this embodiment may be made of, for example, a mesh material that is breathable, moisture-wicking, and quick-drying. The mesh material prevents the knees of the user 7 from getting stuffy and maintains comfort. In addition, if the pad 5 stored therein has the cooling or warming effect described above, it can also quickly conduct heat. The material of the pocket portion 4 may be the same as that of the main body portion 2, and unifying the materials can reduce manufacturing costs.

[0024] As shown in Fig. 4, the knee guard 1 in this embodiment includes a cylindrical main body 2 and an elastic region 3, which allows the knee guard 1 to be easily worn over a uniform 6. In addition to being worn on one knee as shown in Fig. 4, the knee guard 1 can also be worn on both knees of a user 7 as shown in Fig. 5.

[0025] Furthermore, the knee guard 1 in this embodiment can be quickly and easily changed depending on the user's 7 purpose and situation, for example, by wearing it only on the knee of the dominant leg to use it for sliding when running the bases, or by wearing it on both knees to use it for diving catches when defending.

[0026] Such knee guards 1 are easy to put on and take off and are less likely to slip out of position, maintaining a sense of unity with the uniform 6 when in use while protecting the knee area and preventing staining, making it easy to wash the uniform 6 and keeping it clean, and preventing damage can also extend the life of the uniform 6. Furthermore, by storing pads 5 according to the purpose in the pockets 4 provided in the knee guards 1, it is possible to provide knee guards 1 that can improve the knee protection performance and durability of the user 7. [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 1 knee guard 2 Main body 3 Stretch area 4 Pocket section 5 Pad 6. Uniforms 7 users

Claims

1. A knee guard that can be worn over a uniform to protect the knee area of ​​the uniform and prevent damage and staining, The knee guard has a tubular main body that covers the knee, and the upper and lower ends of the main body are provided with elastic regions made of rubber or elastic knitted fabric that prevent the knee guard from shifting during use. A knee guard characterized in that the main body is made of the same or similar material and color as the uniform.

2. 2. The knee guard according to claim 1, characterized in that at least a pocket portion is provided inside the main body portion, and a pad with shock absorption and / or cooling effect can be detachably stored in the pocket portion, and the pocket portion is made of a breathable material.

3. 3. The knee guard according to claim 1, wherein the uniform is a baseball uniform.

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