Sports protective gear

Abstract

To provide a piece of protective equipment for exercise which facilitates wearing by stabilizing operation of winding around a belt member, when wearing the piece of protective equipment on a protective part in exercise.SOLUTION: A piece of protective equipment for exercise 100 is provided with an interior part 10, an exterior part 20 composed for covering the interior part 10, and a belt part 30 composed in a fixable manner on the exterior part 20. The interior part 10 includes at least one hard member 11. The hard member 11 is composed in an arch shape, elastically deformable and provided with a length L1 in a width direction D1, a length L2 in a height direction D2 which is orthogonal in the width direction D1, and a length L3 between both ends along the width direction D1. The length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L2 in the height direction D2 are provided with the relation of L2>L1 / 2. The length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L3 between both ends are provided with the relation of L3<L1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to protective gear for sports.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is a protective gear for sports that protects a human arm, leg, etc., and attaches a protective body that covers the part to be protected during exercise with a belt part. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-183302 (Patent Document 1) describes an arm guard that attaches an upper arm protector with a belt part.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the arm guard described in the above publication, the upper arm protector is less than half the circumference of the arm. Therefore, when the arm guard is placed on the arm during wearing, the arm guard may slip off the arm before the belt part is wound around. Therefore, the wearer of the arm guard is inconvenienced.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a protective gear for sports that can be easily worn by stabilizing the operation of winding the belt part when wearing the protective gear for sports on the part to be protected during exercise.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The protective gear for sports of the present invention includes an interior part, an exterior part configured to cover the interior part, and a belt part configured to be fixable to the exterior part. The interior part includes at least one rigid member. The rigid member is configured in an arch shape, is elastically deformable, and has a length L1 in the width direction, a length L2 in the height direction orthogonal to the width direction, and a length L3 between both ends along the width direction. The length L1 in the width direction and the length L2 in the height direction have a relationship of L2 > L1 / 2. The length L1 in the width direction and the length L3 between both ends have a relationship of L3 < L1.

Advantages of the Invention

[0007] According to the protective gear for sports of the present invention, when the protective gear for sports is worn on the part to be protected during exercise, the operation of winding the belt part is stabilized, so that the protective gear for sports can be easily worn.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the same or corresponding parts in the following drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions will not be repeated.

[0010] (Embodiment 1) Referring to FIG. 1, the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 is worn on the upper arm so as to cover the elbow in order to protect the arm, which is the part to be protected during exercise. The sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 is an arm guard. The sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 is worn, for example, on the arm of a baseball batter. Specifically, it is worn on the pitcher's arm with the wearer gripping the bat 200.

[0011] The sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 includes an interior part 10, an exterior part 20, and a belt part 30. The interior part 10 is covered by the exterior part 20. In this embodiment, all of the interior part 10 is covered by the exterior part 20. The belt part 30 is attached to the exterior part 20. The belt part 30 is held by the exterior part 20 in a state of being wound around the upper arm.

[0012] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the interior part 10 is housed in the exterior part 20. The interior part 10 includes at least one rigid member 11. The rigid member 11 has a higher hardness than the exterior part 20. The rigid member 11 is disposed on the outermost side of the interior part 10.

[0013] The rigid member 11 is configured in an arch shape. That is, the rigid member 11 is configured in an arch shape in a cross section orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. The arch shape may be asymmetrical left and right or symmetrical left and right. The arch shape may be an arc shape.

[0014] The rigid member 11 is elastically deformable. The rigid member 11 is elastically deformable such that the arch-shaped opening expands. The rigid member 11 is elastically deformable such that the arch-shaped opening expands or contracts.

[0015] The rigid member 11 has a length L1 in the width direction D1, a length L2 in the height direction D2 orthogonal to the width direction D1, and a length L3 between both ends along the width direction D1. The length L1 in the width direction D1 is the overall length of the rigid member 11 in the width direction D1. The length L1 in the width direction D1 is the maximum length in the width direction D1. The length L2 in the height direction D2 orthogonal to the width direction D1 is the overall length of the rigid member 11 in the height direction D2. The length L2 in the height direction D2 orthogonal to the width direction D1 is the maximum length in the height direction D2. The length L3 between both ends along the width direction D1 is the length between both ends of the rigid member 11 along the width direction D1. The length L3 between both ends along the width direction D1 is the maximum length between both ends along the width direction D1.

[0016] The length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L2 in the height direction D2 have a relationship of L2 > L1 / 2. The length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L3 between both ends have a relationship of L3 < L1.

[0017] The rigid member 11 is, for example, a Self-reinforced Plastic composite. The material of the rigid member 11 is, for example, polypropylene, polyethylene, polycarbonate, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic), GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic).

[0018] The overall length of the rigid member 11 is, for example, 150 mm or more and 250 mm or less. The thickness of the rigid member 11 is, for example, 0.5 mm or more and 3 mm or less. The radius of curvature of the arch shape of the rigid member 11 is 30 mm or more and 50 mm or less. The length of the arch shape of the rigid member 11 is 170 mm or more and 350 mm or less.

[0019] In this embodiment, the interior part 10 includes a first soft member 12 and a second soft member 13. The first soft member 12 is overlaid inside the rigid member 11. The rigid member 11 has a higher hardness than the first soft member 12 and the second soft member 13.

[0020] The material of the first soft member 12 is, for example, EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate), polyurethane foam, rubber, or polyethylene foam. The overall length of the first soft member 12 is, for example, 150 mm or more and 250 mm or less. The thickness of the first soft member 12 is, for example, 3 mm or more and 6 mm or less.

[0021] The second soft member 13 is overlaid inside the first soft member 12. The material of the second soft member 13 is, for example, EVA, polyurethane foam, rubber, or polyethylene foam. The overall length of the second soft member 13 is, for example, 150 mm or more and 250 mm or less. The thickness of the second soft member 13 is, for example, 6 mm or more and 10 mm or less.

[0022] The exterior part 20 is configured to cover the interior part 10. The material of the exterior part 20 is, for example, synthetic leather, artificial leather, synthetic fiber, etc. In this embodiment, a loop part F1 of the hook-and-loop fastener F is provided on the surface of the exterior part 20. The outer surface of the exterior part 20 may be configured in a mesh shape.

[0023] The belt part 30 is configured to be fixable to the exterior part 20. In this embodiment, there is one belt part 30. The belt part 30 is an elastic belt. The belt part 30 is stretchable in the extending direction. The thickness of the belt part 30 is, for example, 25 mm or more and 100 mm or less. In this embodiment, hook parts F2 of the hook-and-loop fastener F are provided inside both ends of the belt part 30. The belt part 30 is fixed to the exterior part 20 by engaging the hook parts F2 of the belt part 30 with the loop part F1 of the exterior part 20.

[0024] In this embodiment, the belt portion 30 is fixed to the exterior portion 20 by the surface fastener F, but is not limited to being fixed by the surface fastener F. For example, it may be fixed to the exterior portion 20 by a buckle.

[0025] In this embodiment, there is one belt portion 30, but the number of belt portions 30 is not limited to one, and there may be, for example, two belt portions 30.

[0026] Next, the operation and effect of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 will be described. According to the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1, the length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L2 in the height direction D2 have a relationship of L2 > L1 / 2. For this reason, the length L2 in the height direction D2 of the arch shape of the hard member 11 is longer than the arc length of the arch shape of the hard member 11 in the height direction D2. Further, the length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L3 between both ends have a relationship of L3 < L1. For this reason, the length L3 between both ends of the hard member 11 is narrower than the length L1 in the width direction D1 of the hard member 11. Therefore, when the sports protector 100 is worn on the arm, the sports protector 100 can be held on the arm by the hard member 11. In this state, since the belt portion 30 is wound around the arm, the operation of winding the belt portion 30 becomes stable. Thereby, the sports protector 100 can be easily worn.

[0027] According to the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1, the radius of curvature of the arch shape of the hard member 11 is 30 mm or more and 50 mm or less. For this reason, it is possible to provide an optimal fitting feeling to the arm by the sports protector 100.

[0028] According to the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1, the length of the arch shape of the hard member 11 is 170 mm or more and 350 mm or less. For this reason, it is possible to secure a protection area larger than before by the sports protector 100. Therefore, safety can be ensured.

[0029] Referring to FIG. 4, a modification 1 of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 will be described. The modification 1 of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 has the same configuration and effects as the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 unless otherwise specified.

[0030] In the modification 1 of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1, the interior part 10 includes a first rigid member 111, a second rigid member 112, and a first soft member 12. The first rigid member 111 is overlapped on the outside of the first soft member 12. The second rigid member 112 is overlapped on the inside of the first soft member 12. The first soft member 12 is sandwiched between the first rigid member 111 and the second rigid member 112.

[0031] The interior part 10 includes a second soft member 13. The second soft member 13 has a hardness equal to or lower than that of the first soft member 12. The second soft member 13 is overlapped on the inside of the second rigid member 112.

[0032] Next, the effects of the modification 1 of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 will be described.

[0033] According to the modification 1 of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1, the first rigid member 111 is overlapped on the outside of the first soft member 12, and the second rigid member 112 is overlapped on the inside of the first soft member 12. Therefore, the defensive performance can be improved by the first rigid member 111 and the second rigid member 112. In addition, since the first rigid member 111, the second rigid member 112, and the first soft member 12 function as dampers, the impact on the arm can be absorbed.

[0034] According to the modification 1 of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1, the second soft member 13 having a hardness equal to or lower than that of the first soft member 12 is overlapped on the inside of the second rigid member 112. Therefore, the second soft member 13 can provide a flexible fitting feeling to the arm.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 5, a second modification of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 will be described. The second modification of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 has the same configuration and effects as the first modification of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 unless otherwise specified.

[0036] In the second modification of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1, at least one of the first rigid member 111 and the second rigid member 112 is divided in the width direction D1.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 5A, the first rigid member 111 may not be divided, and the second rigid member 112 may be divided into two. In the second rigid member 112, the division is made at one location.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 5B, the first rigid member 111 may not be divided, and the second rigid member 112 may be divided into three. In the second rigid member 112, the division is made at two locations.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 5C, the first rigid member 111 may not be divided, and the second rigid member 112 may be divided into two, and the gap between the divided parts of the second rigid member 112 may be wide. The maximum width of the gap is preferably less than the diameter of a baseball. Since the diameter of a hard baseball is about 73 mm, the maximum width of the gap is preferably less than 73 mm.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 5D, the first rigid member 111 may be divided into three, and the second rigid member 112 may be divided into two. In the first rigid member 111, the division is made at two locations. In the second rigid member 112, the division is made at one location.

[0041] Next, the effects of the second modification of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 will be described.

[0042] According to Modification 2 of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1, at least one of the first rigid member 111 and the second rigid member 112 is divided in the width direction D1. For this reason, it becomes easier to manufacture the sports protector 100 by dividing at least one of the first rigid member 111 and the second rigid member 112 in the width direction D1. Therefore, the productivity of the sports protector 100 can be improved.

[0043] (Embodiment 2) The sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2 has the same configuration and effects as the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1 unless otherwise specified.

[0044] Referring to FIG. 6, the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2 is attached to the lower leg so as to cover the shin in order to protect the leg, which is the part to be protected during exercise. The sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2 is a leg guard. The sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2 is attached to, for example, the leg of a baseball batter.

[0045] The sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2 includes a shin part 101 and a toenail part 102. The shin part 101 is configured to protect the shin of the wearer. The toenail part 102 is configured to protect the toenail of the wearer. In the present embodiment, the shin part 101 of the sports protector 100 includes an interior part 10, an exterior part 20, and a belt part 30. The belt part 30 is held by the exterior part 20 in a state of being wound around the lower leg of the wearer. Note that the toenail part 102 of the sports protector 100 does not include the interior part 10 of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2. That is, the toenail part 102 of the sports protector 100 does not include the rigid member 11.

[0046] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the interior part 10 of the shin part 101 of the sports protector 100 includes at least one rigid member 11. Since the arch shape of the rigid member 11 in the present embodiment is attached to the lower leg, it spreads in the width direction D1 compared to the rigid member 11 attached to the upper arm in Embodiment 1.

[0047] In Embodiment 2 as well, the length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L2 in the height direction D2 have a relationship of L2 > L1 / 2. The length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L3 between both ends have a relationship of L3 < L1.

[0048] The overall length of the rigid member 11 is, for example, 200 mm or more and 300 mm or less. The belt portions 30 of the shin portion 101 of the sports protector 100 are two in number.

[0049] Next, the effects of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2 will be described. According to the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2, the length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L2 in the height direction D2 have a relationship of L2 > L1 / 2. For this reason, the length L2 in the height direction D2 of the arch shape of the rigid member 11 is longer than the arc length of the arch shape of the rigid member 11 in the height direction D2. Also, the length L1 in the width direction D1 and the length L3 between both ends have a relationship of L3 < L1. For this reason, the length L3 between both ends of the rigid member 11 is narrower than the length L1 in the width direction D1 of the rigid member 11. Therefore, when the sports protector 100 is worn on the leg, the sports protector 100 can be held on the leg by the rigid member 11. In this state, since the belt portion 30 is wound around the leg, the operation of winding the belt portion 30 becomes stable. Thereby, the sports protector 100 can be easily worn.

[0050] With reference to FIG. 9, a modification of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2 will be described. The modification of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2 has the same configuration and effects as the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2 unless otherwise specified.

[0051] In Modification 2 of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2, the interior portion 10 includes a first rigid member 111, a second rigid member 112, and a first soft member 12. The first rigid member 111 is overlapped on the outside of the first soft member 12. The second rigid member 112 is overlapped on the inside of the first soft member 12.

[0052] The interior part 10 includes a second soft member 13. The second soft member 13 has a hardness equal to or lower than that of the first soft member 12. The second soft member 13 is overlaid inside the second hard member 112.

[0053] Next, the effects of a modified example of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2 will be described. According to the modified example of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 2, the first hard member 111 is overlaid outside the first soft member 12, and the second hard member 112 is overlaid inside the first soft member 12. Therefore, the defensive performance can be improved by the first hard member 111 and the second hard member 112. Further, since the first hard member 111, the second hard member 112, and the first soft member 12 function as dampers, the impact on the leg can be absorbed.

[0054] According to the modified example of the sports protector 100 according to Embodiment 1, the second soft member 13 having a hardness equal to or lower than that of the first soft member 12 is overlaid inside the second hard member 112. Therefore, the second soft member 13 can provide a flexible fitting feeling to the leg.

[0055] The disclosed embodiments should be considered illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0056] 10 Interior part, 11 Hard member, 12 First soft member, 13 Second soft member, 20 Exterior part, 30 Belt part, 100 Sports protector, 101 Shin part, 102 Toe part, 111 First hard member, 112 Second hard member, D1 Width direction, D2 Height direction, L1 Length in width direction, L2 Length in height direction, L3 Length between both ends.

Claims

1. An interior part, An exterior part configured to cover the interior part, And a belt part configured to be fixable to the exterior part, The interior part includes at least one rigid member, The rigid member is configured in an arch shape, is elastically deformable, and Has a length L1 in the width direction, a length L2 in the height direction orthogonal to the width direction, and a length L3 between both ends along the width direction, The length L1 in the width direction and the length L2 in the height direction Have a relationship of L2 > L1 / 2, The length L1 in the width direction and the length L3 between both ends Have a relationship of L3 < L1, a protective device for sports.

2. The interior part includes a first rigid member, a second rigid member, and a first soft member, The first rigid member is overlapped on the outside of the first soft member, The second rigid member is overlapped on the inside of the first soft member, the protective device for sports according to Claim 1.

3. The interior part includes a second soft member having a hardness equal to or lower than that of the first soft member, The second soft member is overlapped on the inside of the second rigid member, the protective device for sports according to Claim 2.

4. At least one of the first rigid member and the second rigid member is divided in the width direction, the protective device for sports according to Claim 2.

5. The radius of curvature of the arch shape of the rigid member is 30 mm or more and 50 mm or less, the protective device for sports according to Claim 1.

6. The length of the arch shape of the rigid member is 170 mm or more and 350 mm or less, the protective device for sports according to Claim 1.

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