Grip tape unit and method for manufacturing the grip tape unit

Abstract

To provide a grip tape unit from which a protective film can be easily peeled off, and a method for manufacturing the grip tape unit. [Solution] The grip tape unit 100 includes a grip tape 1, a first protective film 2a, and a fixing member 3a. The grip tape 1 has a first surface 11 and a second surface 12. The second surface 12 is located opposite the first surface 11. The first protective film 2a is attached to the first surface 11. The grip tape 1 includes a first end 1a and a second end 1b. The second end 1b is located opposite the first end 1a in the direction in which the grip tape 1 extends. The fixing member 3a is connected to the first surface 11 at the first end 1a via the first protective film 2a, and is connected to the second surface 12 at the second end 1b.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a grip tape unit and a method for manufacturing a grip tape unit. [Background technology]

[0002] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2022-73425 (Patent Document 1) discloses a strip-shaped grip tape. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2022-73425 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] A protective film is attached to the surface of the grip tape before use. After the protective film is peeled off, the grip tape is wrapped around a rod-shaped grip before use, but there have been cases where the protective film cannot be peeled off cleanly from the grip tape.

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a grip tape unit and a method for manufacturing a grip tape unit in which the protective film can be easily peeled off. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A grip tape unit according to the present disclosure includes a grip tape, a first protective film, and a fixing member. The grip tape has a first surface and a second surface. The second surface is located opposite the first surface. The first protective film is attached to the first surface. The grip tape includes a first end and a second end. The second end is located opposite the first end in a direction in which the grip tape extends. The fixing member is connected to the first surface at the first end via the first protective film, and is connected to the second surface at the second end.

[0007] A method for manufacturing a grip tape unit according to the present disclosure includes the steps of preparing a grip tape having a first side to which a first protective film is attached and a second side opposite the first side and a fixing member, folding the grip tape in two, connecting the first side at a first end of the grip tape via the first protective film and connecting the fixing member to a second side at a second end opposite the first end in the direction in which the grip tape extends, and wrapping the grip tape around the fixing member. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the above, it is possible to obtain a grip tape unit in which the protective film can be easily peeled off, and a method for manufacturing the grip tape unit. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a grip tape unit according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1 is a schematic enlarged plan view of a grip tape unit according to embodiment 1. FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 11 is a schematic perspective view of a grip tape unit according to a second embodiment. FIG. [Diagram 5] 11 is a schematic enlarged plan view of a grip tape unit according to a second embodiment. FIG. [Figure 6]FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] 11 is a schematic perspective view showing an operation of peeling off a second protective film in the grip tape unit according to embodiment 2. FIG. [Figure 8] 11 is a schematic perspective view showing an operation of peeling off a first protective film in a grip tape unit according to embodiment 2. FIG. [Figure 9] 10 is a flowchart of a method for manufacturing a grip tape unit according to a second embodiment. [Figure 10] 11 is a schematic perspective view showing one process of the grip tape unit according to embodiment 2. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line XI-XI in FIG. [Figure 12] 11 is a schematic perspective view showing one step of a manufacturing method for a grip tape unit according to embodiment 2. FIG. [Figure 13] 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line XIII-XIII in FIG. 12. [Figure 14] 11 is a schematic side view showing one step of a manufacturing method for a grip tape unit according to embodiment 2. FIG. [Figure 15] 11 is a schematic perspective view showing one step of a manufacturing method for a grip tape unit according to embodiment 2. FIG. [Figure 16] 11 is a schematic perspective view showing one step of a manufacturing method for a grip tape unit according to embodiment 2. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. In the following drawings, the same or corresponding parts are designated by the same reference numerals unless otherwise specified, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

[0011] (Embodiment 1) <Grip tape unit configuration> Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a grip tape unit 100 according to embodiment 1. Fig. 2 is a schematic enlarged plan view of the grip tape unit 100 according to embodiment 1. Fig. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in Fig. 2. The grip tape 1 shown in Figs. 1 to 3 is the grip tape 1 folded in two at the center portion 1c.

[0012] The grip tape unit 100 shown in Figures 1 to 3 is a grip tape unit in a state before the grip tape 1 is used. A first protective film 2a is attached to a first surface 11 of the grip tape 1. The grip tape 1 is wrapped around a fixing member 3a and a shape-retaining portion 3b and packaged.

[0013] The grip tape unit 100 mainly comprises a grip tape 1, a first protective film 2a, a fixing member 3a, a shape-retaining portion 3b, and a double-sided tape 4. When the grip tape 1 is unfolded (when the grip tape 1 is not folded in two at the center portion 1c), the grip tape 1 is a strip-shaped grip tape 1 extending from a first end 1a to a second end 1b. The grip tape 1 is used by wrapping it around the grip portion of a tool such as a racket. The grip tape 1 may be, for example, an overgrip tape that is further wrapped around a replacement tape that is already wrapped around the grip portion.

[0014] 2, the direction in which the grip tape 1 extends is defined as the y direction, the direction perpendicular to the y direction is defined as the x direction, and the direction perpendicular to the x and y directions is defined as the z direction.

[0015] 1, the grip tape 1 includes a first end 1a, a second end 1b, and a central portion 1c. When the grip tape 1 is unfolded, the second end 1b is located opposite to the first end 1a in the extending direction of the grip tape 1. In other words, when the grip tape 1 is unfolded, the grip tape 1 extends from the first end 1a to the second end 1b along the x direction.

[0016] When the grip tape 1 is unfolded, the central portion 1c is located between the first end 1a and the second end 1b. As shown in Fig. 3, the grip tape 1 is folded in half at the central portion 1c so that the second surface 12 at the first end 1a and the second surface 12 at the second end 1b face each other.

[0017] As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the grip tape 1 has a first surface 11 and a second surface 12. The grip tape 1 may be wrapped around the grip part so that the first surface 11 faces the grip part. The second surface 12 is located opposite the first surface 11 in the z direction. The first surface 11 and the second surface 12 each extend in the x direction and the y direction. That is, the first surface 11 and the second surface 12 are surfaces perpendicular to the z direction. When the grip tape 1 is folded in half, as shown in Fig. 3, the second surface 12 at the first end 1a contacts the second surface 12 at the second end 1b.

[0018] As shown in Fig. 3, the grip tape 1 has a three-layer structure. Specifically, the grip tape 1 includes a first layer d1, a second layer d2, and a third layer d3. The first layer d1 forms a first surface 11. The third layer d3 forms a second surface 12. The second layer d2 is disposed between the first layer d1 and the third layer d3 in the z direction.

[0019] The material constituting each of the first layer d1, the second layer d2, and the third layer d3 may include a resin such as polyurethane. Each of the first layer d1, the second layer d2, and the third layer d3 may be a foam that absorbs external impact. Each of the first layer d1, the second layer d2, and the third layer d3 may have elasticity. The material constituting the second layer d2 may include a nonwoven fabric.

[0020] The content of the resin contained in the third layer d3 may be greater than the content of the resin contained in the second layer d2. The content of the resin contained in the second layer d2 may be greater than the content of the resin contained in the first layer d1. In this case, the grip tape 1 may be wrapped around the grip portion so that the first layer d1 forming the first surface 11 faces the grip portion.

[0021] The grip tape 1 has a length that allows it to be wrapped around the grip portion multiple times. The grip tape 1 may be wrapped around the grip portion eight or more times, for example. When the grip tape 1 is unfolded, the length of the grip tape 1 in the y direction may be, for example, 800 mm or more, 1000 mm or more, or 1200 mm or more.

[0022] The width w2 of the grip tape 1 in the x direction may be 50 mm or less, 40 mm or less, or 30 mm or less.

[0023] In a plan view of the grip tape 1, the grip tape 1 may have a tapered portion 1d. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the width of the grip tape 1 in the x direction may be reduced toward the tip of the grip tape 1 at the first end 1a. From a different perspective, the width w1 at the first end 1a of the grip tape 1 in the x direction may be smaller than the width w2 at the second end 1b of the grip tape 1 in the x direction. The width at the central portion 1c of the grip tape 1 in the x direction may be the same as the width w2 at the second end 1b of the grip tape 1 in the x direction. When the grip tape 1 is wrapped around the grip portion, the tapered portion 1d of the grip tape 1 may be aligned along the outer periphery of the grip portion, and the grip tape 1 may be wrapped around the grip portion.

[0024] In this way, when the grip tape 1 is folded in two, as shown in Fig. 2, a part of the second surface 12 at the second end 1b is exposed without overlapping with the first end 1a in a plan view of the grip tape 1. In other words, a part of the second end 1b does not overlap with the first end 1a in a plan view of the grip tape 1. From a different perspective, the first surface 11 at the first end 1a of the grip tape 1 and the second surface 12 at the second end 1b are arranged to overlap and face in the same direction.

[0025] As shown in Fig. 3, the first protective film 2a is attached to the first surface 11. The first surface 11 has adhesiveness. Therefore, a protective film (first protective film 2a) is attached to the surface of the grip tape 1 (the first surface 11 in the present embodiment 1) so that the grip tapes 1 do not stick to each other when wrapped around the shape-retaining portion 3b and packaged. The first protective film 2a covers the entire first surface 11.

[0026] As shown in Fig. 2, a double-sided tape 4 may be disposed on the first surface 11 at the first end 1a. As shown in Fig. 3, the double-sided tape 4 may be disposed between the first surface 11 and the first protective film 2a in the z direction. Note that in Fig. 2, the double-sided tape 4 is indicated by a dotted line.

[0027] When the grip tape 1 is wrapped around the grip portion, the first end 1a of the grip tape 1 is fixed to the grip portion using the double-sided tape 4. The grip tape 1 may be wrapped around the grip portion starting from the point where the grip tape 1 is fixed to the grip portion using the double-sided tape 4.

[0028] Here, the grip tape unit 100 according to this embodiment is characterized in that the fixing member 3a is connected to the first surface 11 at the first end 1a via the first protective film 2a, and is also connected to the second surface 12 at the second end 1b, as shown in Figures 1 to 3. Note that the fixing member 3a is indicated by a dotted line in Figure 2.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 2, fixing member 3a covers a part of first protective film 2a and a part of second surface 12 (a part exposed from first end 1a in the x direction).

[0030] As shown in Fig. 3, the fixing member 3a is directly connected to the second surface 12 exposed from the first end 1a in the x direction. On the other hand, in a region where the second end 1b is not exposed from the first end 1a in the x direction, the first end 1a is disposed between the fixing member 3a and the second end 1b. As shown in Fig. 3, a first protective film 2a is disposed between a part of the first surface 11 at the first end 1a and the fixing member 3a.

[0031] The fixing member 3a may be, for example, a tape having an adhesive surface. The adhesive surface of the fixing member 3a is in contact with the first protective film 2a and the second surface 12. In this manner, the fixing member 3a connects the first surface 11 and the second surface 12.

[0032] By doing this, if the fixing member 3a attached to the first protective film 2a at the first end 1a is moved along the direction in which the grip tape 1 extends, the first protective film 2a attached to the first surface 11 can be easily peeled off from the first surface 11 as the fixing member 3a moves.

[0033] The shape-retaining portion 3b is connected to the fixing member 3a. The shape-retaining portion 3b extends in the y direction. As shown in FIG. 2, the fixing member 3a may cover a part of the shape-retaining portion 3b. The shape-retaining portion 3b is connected to the first surface 11 at the first end 1a and the second surface 12 at the second end 1b via the fixing member 3a. The shape-retaining portion 3b may be, for example, cardboard. The shape-retaining portion 3b may be a packaging container. The shape-retaining portion 3b may be made of any material as long as the grip tape 1 can be wrapped around it. The shape-retaining portion 3b may have any shape, such as a plate shape or a rod shape. As shown in FIG. 3, the grip tape 1 is disposed between the fixing member 3a and the shape-retaining portion 3b in the z direction. From a different perspective, the second end 1b and the first end 1a are laminated and disposed on the surface of the shape-retaining portion 3b. A part of the fixing member 3a is disposed so as to connect to both the second end 1b and the first end 1a. Another part of the fixing member 3a is connected to the surface of the shape-retaining part 3b. That is, the fixing member 3a extends from above the first end 1a and the second end 1b onto the surface of the shape-retaining part 3b. The fixing member 3a is connected to the first protective film 2a of the first end 1a, and fixes the first end 1a and the second end 1b to the shape-retaining part 3b.

[0034] <Action and effect> A grip tape unit 100 according to the present disclosure includes a grip tape 1, a first protective film 2a, and a fixing member 3a. The grip tape 1 has a first surface 11 and a second surface 12. The second surface 12 is located opposite the first surface 11. The first protective film 2a is attached to the first surface 11. The grip tape 1 includes a first end 1a and a second end 1b. The second end 1b is located opposite the first end 1a in the direction in which the grip tape 1 extends. The fixing member 3a is connected to the first surface 11 at the first end 1a via the first protective film 2a, and is connected to the second surface 12 at the second end 1b.

[0035] In this way, by moving the fixing member 3a away from the first end 1a of the grip tape 1, the first protective film 2a attached to the first surface 11 together with the fixing member 3a can be easily peeled off from the first surface 11. As a result, when the first protective film 2a is peeled off from the grip tape 1, wrinkles are less likely to form in the grip tape 1. In addition, the first protective film 2a can be peeled off from the grip tape 1 in a short time.

[0036] According to the above-described grip tape unit 100, the width w1 at the first end 1a of the grip tape 1 is smaller than the width w2 at the second end 1b. The first end 1a is disposed between the fixing member 3a and the second end 1b.

[0037] In this way, when the grip tape 1 is folded in two, even if the first end 1a and the second end 1b are overlapped, a part of the second end 1b is exposed without being covered by the first end 1a. Therefore, the fixing member 3a can connect the first surface 11 at the first end 1a and the second surface 12 at the second end 1b.

[0038] According to the above-mentioned grip tape unit 100, the grip tape 1 is folded in two at the central portion 1c of the grip tape 1 in the direction in which the grip tape 1 extends.

[0039] In this way, when the grip tape 1 is folded in two, the fixing member 3a can connect the first surface 11 at the first end 1a and the second surface 12 at the second end 1b.

[0040] (Embodiment 2) <Grip tape unit structure> Fig. 4 is a schematic perspective view of the grip tape unit 100 according to embodiment 2. Fig. 4 corresponds to Fig. 1. Fig. 5 is a schematic enlarged plan view of the grip tape unit 100 according to embodiment 2. Fig. 5 corresponds to Fig. 2, and Fig. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in Fig. 5. Fig. 6 corresponds to Fig. 3.

[0041] The grip tape unit 100 shown in Figures 4 to 6 basically has the same configuration as the grip tape unit 100 shown in Figures 1 to 3 and can achieve the same effects, but differs in that a second protective film 2b is attached to the second surface 12.

[0042] The second surface 12 has adhesiveness. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the grip tape 1 is wrapped around the shape retaining portion 3b and packaged, protective films (first protective film 2a and second protective film 2b) are attached to both sides (first surface 11 and second surface 12) of the grip tape 1 so that the grip tapes 1 do not come into contact with each other. The second protective film 2b covers the entire second surface 12.

[0043] As shown in Fig. 5, a double-sided tape 4 may be disposed at the first end 1a. As shown in Fig. 6, the double-sided tape 4 may be disposed between the second surface 12 and the second protective film 2b in the z direction. In Fig. 5, the double-sided tape 4 is indicated by a dotted line. In this way, when the grip tape 1 is wrapped around the grip portion so that the third layer d3 forming the second surface 12 faces the grip portion, the first end 1a of the grip tape 1 can be fixed to the grip portion 1 by the double-sided tape 4.

[0044] When the grip tape 1 is folded in two, as shown in FIG. 6, the second protective film 2b at the first end 1a comes into contact with the second protective film 2b at the second end 1b.

[0045] As shown in Fig. 5, the fixing member 3a is connected to the second surface 12 at the second end 1b via the second protective film 2b. That is, the fixing member 3a connects the first protective film 2a at the first end 1a and the second protective film 2b at the second end 1b. Note that in Fig. 5, the fixing member 3a is indicated by a dotted line.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 6, a second protective film 2b is disposed between a part of the second surface 12 at the second end 1b (the part exposed at the first end 1a) and the fixing member 3a.

[0047] <Operation> Next, an operation of peeling off the first protective film 2a and the second protective film 2b in the grip tape unit 100 according to the second embodiment will be described. Fig. 7 is a schematic perspective view showing the operation of peeling off the second protective film 2b in the grip tape unit 100 according to the second embodiment. Fig. 8 is a schematic perspective view showing the operation of peeling off the first protective film 2a in the grip tape unit 100 according to the second embodiment. Note that the fixing member 3a is omitted from Figs. 7 and 8.

[0048] First, as shown in FIG. 7, the second protective film 2b attached to the second surface 12 at the second end 1b is peeled off. Specifically, the shape retaining part 3b is moved from the second end 1b toward the central part 1c together with the fixing member 3a. At this time, since the end (the end on the second end 1b side) of the second protective film 2b is connected to the fixing member 3a, the second protective film 2b is peeled off sequentially from the second end 1b side. Next, the shape retaining part 3b is moved from the central part 1c toward the first end 1a. With the movement of the shape retaining part 3b and the fixing member 3a, the second protective film 2b attached to the second surface 12 can be peeled off from the second surface 12 sequentially from the central part 1c side. After the second protective film 2b is peeled off from the second surface 12, the fixing member 3a located on the first end 1a side is in a state of being connected to the first protective film 2a attached to the first surface 11 at the first end 1a.

[0049] Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the first protective film 2a attached to the first surface 11 is peeled off from the first end 1a side. Specifically, the shape retaining portion 3b is moved from the first end 1a toward the second end 1b together with the fixing member 3a. At this time, since the end portion (the end portion on the first end 1a side) of the first protective film 2a is connected to the fixing member 3a, the first protective film 2a is peeled off sequentially from the first end 1a side. With the movement of the shape retaining portion 3b and the fixing member 3a, the first protective film 2a attached to the first surface 11 can be peeled off from the first surface 11. In this way, the protective films attached to both sides of the grip tape 1 can be easily peeled off in the order of the second protective film 2b and the first protective film 2a.

[0050] <Method of manufacturing the grip tape unit> Next, a method for manufacturing the grip tape unit 100 according to embodiment 2 will be described. Fig. 9 is a flowchart of the method for manufacturing the grip tape unit 100 according to embodiment 2. As shown in Fig. 9, in the method for manufacturing the grip tape unit 100 according to embodiment 2, first, a step (S1) is carried out to prepare the grip tape 1 having a first surface 11 to which a protective film is attached and a second surface 12 located opposite the first surface 11, and the fixing member 3a.

[0051] Fig. 10 is a schematic perspective view showing one step of the manufacturing method of the grip tape unit 100 according to embodiment 2. Fig. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line segment XI-XI in Fig. 10. In this step (S1), as shown in Fig. 11, a first protective film 2a is attached to the first surface 11. A second protective film 2b may be attached to the second surface 12.

[0052] Next, a step (S2) of folding the grip tape 1 in two is carried out. FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view showing one step of the manufacturing method of the grip tape unit according to the second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line segment XIII-XIII in FIG. 12. In this step (S2), as shown in FIG. 12, the grip tape 1 is folded in two at the center portion 1c. As shown in FIG. 13, the grip tape 1 is folded so that the second surfaces 12 face each other. The second protective films 2b come into contact with each other. In the case of a configuration in which the second protective film 2b is not attached to the second surfaces 12 (the configuration of the grip tape unit according to the first embodiment), the second surfaces 12 come into contact with each other.

[0053] Next, a connecting step (S3) is performed. In this step, the fixing member 3a is connected to the first surface 11 at the first end 1a of the grip tape 1 via the first protective film 2a. Also, the fixing member 3a is connected to the second surface 12 at the second end 1b located opposite to the first end 1a in the extending direction of the grip tape 1. FIG. 14 is a schematic side view showing one step of a manufacturing method of the grip tape unit 100 according to the second embodiment. In this step (S3), the fixing member 3a is attached to the first end 1a and the second end 1b from the first surface 11 side of the first end 1a. That is, the fixing member 3a is connected to the first surface 11 via the first protective film 2a and is also connected to the second surface 12. The fixing member 3a is connected to the second surface 12 via the second protective film 2b. In addition, in the case of a configuration in which the second protective film 2b is not attached to the second surface 12 (the configuration of the grip tape unit according to the first embodiment), the fixing member 3a is directly connected to the second surface 12.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 14, the fixing member 3a connects the first protective film 2a (located at the first end 1a), the second protective film 2b (located at the second end 1b), and the shape-retaining portion 3b so that the grip tape 1 is sandwiched between the fixing member 3a and the shape-retaining portion 3b in the z-direction.

[0055] Next, a step (S4) of winding the grip tape 1 around the fixing member 3a is performed. Figures 15 and 16 are schematic perspective views showing one step of the manufacturing method of the grip tape unit 100 according to embodiment 2. In Figure 15, the fixing member 3a is indicated by a dotted line.

[0056] In this step (S4), the grip tape 1 is wound around the fixing member 3a and the shape-retaining portion 3b as shown in Fig. 15. As a result, a grip tape unit 100 is obtained in which the grip tape 1 is wound around the fixing member 3a as shown in Fig. 16.

[0057] A tape 5 having adhesiveness may be arranged at the center 1c so that the grip tape 1 wound around the fixing member 3a does not unravel. The tape 5 connects the center 1c and the surface of the grip tape 1 facing the center 1c. In FIG. 16, the shape retaining portion 3b and the tape 5 are indicated by dotted lines. The shape retaining portion 3b maintains the shape of the wound grip tape 1. In this manner, the grip tape unit 100 can be obtained. The grip tape unit 100 may be constructed using only the fixing member 3a without using the shape retaining portion 3b. In this case, the fixing member 3a may be made of a material having a certain degree of shape stability (for example, rigidity). Alternatively, the grip tape unit 100 may be constructed by winding the grip tape 1 connected to the fixing member 3a as described above around the shape retaining portion 3b that is not connected to the fixing member 3a.

[0058] <Action and effect> The grip tape unit 100 includes a second protective film 2b. The second protective film 2b is attached to the second surface 12. The fixing member 3a is connected to the second surface 12 at the second end 1b via the second protective film 2b.

[0059] In this way, second protective film 2b attached to second surface 12 can be easily peeled off from second surface 12.

[0060] The grip tape unit 100 includes a shape-retaining portion 3b. The shape-retaining portion 3b is connected to a fixing member 3a. The grip tape 1 is wound around the fixing member 3a.

[0061] In this way, the grip tape 1 can be wrapped around the fixing member 3a and the shape-retaining portion 3b and packed. In addition, the shape of the wrapped grip tape 1 can be maintained.

[0062] A manufacturing method of a grip tape unit 100 according to the present disclosure includes a step (S1) of preparing a grip tape 1 having a first surface 11 to which a first protective film 2a is attached and a second surface 12 located opposite the first surface 11, and a fixing member 3a, a step (S2) of folding the grip tape 1 in half, a step (S3) of connecting the first surface 11 at a first end 1a of the grip tape 1 to the fixing member 3a via the first protective film 2a and connecting the second surface 12 at a second end 1b located opposite the first end 1a in the direction in which the grip tape 1 extends to the fixing member 3a, and a step (S4) of winding the grip tape 1 around the fixing member 3a.

[0063] In this way, a grip tape unit 100 is obtained in which the grip tape 1 is wound around the fixing member 3a.

[0064] The grip tape 1 according to the first and second embodiments may be used for the grip parts of, for example, badminton rackets, pickleball rackets, padel rackets, croquet rackets, lacrosse sticks, hockey sticks, baseball bats, and golf clubs. The grip tape 1 according to the first and second embodiments may be wrapped around a rod-shaped grip part held by a user, and the grip part around which the grip tape 1 is wrapped is not limited to the grip part of a racket or the like used in the above sports.

[0065] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. Unless inconsistent, at least two or more of the embodiments disclosed herein may be combined. The basic scope of the present disclosure is indicated by the claims, not the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims.

[0066] Various aspects of the present disclosure are summarized below as appendices. (Appendix 1) a grip tape having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; a first protective film attached to the first surface; A fixing member. The grip tape includes a first end and a second end located opposite the first end in a direction in which the grip tape extends, The fixing member is connected to the first surface at the first end via the first protective film and is connected to the second surface at the second end, a grip tape unit. (Appendix 2) A second protective film is attached to the second surface, The grip tape unit described in Appendix 1, wherein the fixing member is connected to the second surface at the second end via the second protective film. (Appendix 3) The grip tape has a width at the first end that is smaller than a width at the second end, The grip tape unit of claim 1 or 2, wherein the first end is disposed between the fixing member and the second end. (Appendix 4) A shape retaining part connected to the fixing member, The grip tape unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the grip tape is wound around the shape-retaining portion. (Appendix 5) A grip tape unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the grip tape is folded in two at a central portion of the grip tape in the direction in which the grip tape extends. (Appendix 6) A step of preparing a grip tape having a first surface to which a first protective film is attached and a second surface located opposite the first surface, and a fixing member; Folding the grip tape in half; A process in which the fixing member is connected to the first surface at the first end of the grip tape via the first protective film and to the second surface at the second end located opposite the first end in the extending direction of the grip tape; and winding the grip tape around the fixing member. [Explanation of symbols]

[0067] 1 grip tape, 1a first end, 1b second end, 1c central portion, 1d tapered portion, 2a first protective film, 2b second protective film, 3a fixing member, 3b shape retention portion, 4 double-sided tape, 5 tape, 11 first surface, 12 second surface, 100 grip tape unit, d1 first layer, d2 second layer, d3 third layer, w1, w2 widths.

Claims

1. a grip tape having a first side and a second side opposite the first side; a first protective film attached to the first surface; A fixing member. The grip tape includes a first end and a second end located opposite the first end in a direction in which the grip tape extends, The grip tape is folded in half so that the second surface at the first end and the second surface at the second end face each other, A grip tape unit, wherein the fixing member is attached to the first surface at the first end via the first protective film and is connected to the second surface at the second end.

2. A second protective film is attached to the second surface, The grip tape unit according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing member is attached to the second surface at the second end via the second protective film.

3. The grip tape has a width at the first end that is smaller than a width at the second end, The grip tape unit according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first end is disposed between the fixing member and the second end.

4. A shape retaining part connected to the fixing member, The grip tape unit according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the grip tape is wound around the shape-retaining portion.

5. The grip tape unit according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the grip tape is folded in two at a central portion of the grip tape in an extending direction of the grip tape.

6. A step of preparing a grip tape having a first surface on which a first protective film is attached and a second surface located opposite the first surface, and a fixing member; A step of folding the grip tape in half so that the second surface at a first end of the grip tape and the second surface at a second end located opposite the first end in the extending direction of the grip tape face each other; A step of attaching the first surface of the grip tape at the first end via the first protective film and connecting the second surface of the grip tape at the second end to the fixing member; and wrapping the grip tape around the fixing member. How the unit is manufactured.

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