socks

Abstract

To provide stockings improved in easiness to wear while fully maintaining an effect of a wearing pressure.SOLUTION: A stocking 1 has a length extending from the toe of a wearer to the upper part of the knee, and covers the ankle and the calf in an overlapped state formed by being folded back to the ankle of the wearer at the position of a fold-backing part 4. A tightening pressure to tighten the ankle in the overlapped state is higher than that to tighten the calf. The stocking 1 comprises: an ankle tightening part 11 and a calf tightening part 12 which cover the ankle and the calf of the wearer, respectively, in a state before being folded back; and an ankle tightening auxiliary part 13 and a calf tightening auxiliary part 14 which overlap with the ankle fastening part 11 and the calf tightening fastening part 12, respectively, by being folded back. Preferably, the tightening pressure of the ankle tightening part 11 is higher than that of the calf tightening part 12, and the tightening pressure of the ankle tightening auxiliary part 13 is higher than that of the calf tightening auxiliary part 14.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to socks.

Background Art

[0002] Compression socks that generate compressive force according to the部位from the ankle to below the knee for the purpose of reducing ankle swelling and preventing cold feet have been conventionally known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses socks configured such that the tightening pressure at the lowermost part is 20 to 30 hPa, the tightening pressure at the uppermost part is 11 to 18 hPa, and the tightening pressure gradually decreases from the lower part to the upper part.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] As disclosed in the above Patent Document 1, conventional compression socks enhance the compression effect by making the tightening pressure at the ankle the highest. However, due to this large tightening pressure, a large force is required to widen the ankle, resulting in the problem that it is difficult to put on.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide socks that improve the ease of wearing while maintaining a good compression effect.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The above object of the present invention is achieved by socks formed to a length extending from the toe of the wearer to above the knee and folded back to cover the ankle and calf in a superimposed state by folding back to the wearer's ankle at the folding part, wherein the tightening pressure of the ankle in the superimposed state is higher than the tightening pressure of the calf. The garment comprises an ankle tightening section and a calf tightening section that cover the wearer's ankle and calf, respectively, before being folded, and an ankle tightening auxiliary section and a calf tightening auxiliary section that overlap with the ankle tightening section and calf tightening section, respectively, when folded, wherein the tightening pressure of the ankle tightening section is higher than the tightening pressure of the calf tightening section, the tightening pressure of the ankle tightening auxiliary section is higher than the tightening pressure of the calf tightening auxiliary section, the tightening pressure of the ankle tightening section is 14-18 hPa, the tightening pressure of the calf tightening section is 9-13 hPa, the tightening pressure of the ankle tightening auxiliary section is 5-9 hPa, and the tightening pressure of the calf tightening auxiliary section is 2-6 hPa. Achieved by the socks. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide socks that maintain a good compression effect while improving ease of wearing. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a side view of a sock according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a side view showing the condition of the socks in use. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 is a side view of a sock according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, the sock 1 of this embodiment is made of a tubular knitted fabric formed to extend from the toe portion 2 to above the knee, and has an opening 3 at the upper end. This sock 1 has a folded portion 4 that is positioned near the knee when worn.

[0012] The folded-over section 4 consists of an elastic opening, and the two tubular knitted fabrics are connected at the elastic opening, allowing the sock 1 to be easily folded over at the folded-over section 4.

[0013] Figure 2 is a side view showing the sock 1 in use. As shown in Figure 2, when wearing the sock 1, the folded portion 4 is folded up to the ankle, and the opening 3 is aligned with the alignment portion 5. In this way, the sock 1 is folded in a double-layered, overlapping state, covering the wearer's ankle and calf.

[0014] As shown in Figure 1, the sock 1 comprises an ankle tightening portion 11, a calf tightening portion 12, an ankle tightening auxiliary portion 13, and a calf tightening auxiliary portion 14. The ankle tightening portion 11 is the part that tightens the wearer's ankle before being folded over, and corresponds to the part where the circumference of the lower leg is smallest. The calf tightening portion 12 is the part that tightens the wearer's calf before being folded over, and corresponds to the part where the circumference of the lower leg is largest. The ankle tightening auxiliary portion 13 is the part that overlaps with the ankle tightening portion 11 when folded over at the folding portion 4. The calf tightening auxiliary portion 14 is the part that overlaps with the calf tightening portion 12 when folded over at the folding portion 4.

[0015] The ankle compression section 11 and the calf compression section 12 are formed in the same way as conventional compression socks, by adjusting the elastic force of the knitted fabric in which the stitches are formed by elastic yarn, so that the compression pressure gradually decreases from the ankle compression section 11 to the calf compression section 12. Specifically, the compression pressure of the ankle compression section 11 is preferably 14 to 18 hPa, and more preferably 15 to 17 hPa. On the other hand, the compression pressure of the calf compression section 12 is preferably 9 to 13 hPa, and more preferably 10 to 12 hPa. The compression pressure can be measured, for example, by having the sock 1 fitted to a leg model and using a Saltzman compression measuring instrument.

[0016] The ankle tightening support section 13 and the calf tightening support section 14 are formed such that the tightening pressure gradually decreases from the ankle tightening support section 13 to the calf tightening support section 14. Specifically, the tightening pressure of the ankle tightening support section 13 is preferably 5 to 9 hPa, and more preferably 6 to 8 hPa. On the other hand, the tightening pressure of the calf tightening support section 14 is preferably 2 to 6 hPa, and more preferably 3 to 5 hPa, under conditions where it is lower than the tightening pressure of the ankle tightening support section 13.

[0017] The tightening pressure of the ankle tightening support part 13 should be lower than that of the ankle tightening part 11, because if it is too high, it becomes difficult to widen the opening 3 and also difficult to fold over. Similarly, the tightening pressure of the calf tightening support part 14 should be lower than that of the calf tightening part 12.

[0018] As shown in Figure 2, in this embodiment, the ankle tightening portion 11 and the ankle tightening auxiliary portion 13 overlap due to the folding, and the calf tightening portion 12 and the calf tightening auxiliary portion 14 overlap. Therefore, the tightening pressure on the ankle and calf when worn is the sum of the tightening pressures of the respective overlapping portions. That is, the ankle tightening pressure when worn is the sum of the tightening pressure of the ankle tightening portion 11 and the tightening pressure of the ankle tightening auxiliary portion 13, and the calf tightening pressure when worn is the sum of the tightening pressure of the calf tightening portion 12 and the tightening pressure of the calf tightening auxiliary portion 14. Specifically, the ankle tightening pressure when worn is preferably 21 to 25 hPa, and more preferably 22 to 24 hPa. Furthermore, the calf compression pressure when worn is preferably 13-17 hPa, and more preferably 14-16 hPa.

[0019] In this embodiment, the sock 1 can compensate for the tightening pressure of the ankle tightening section 11 with the tightening pressure of the ankle tightening support section 13. This allows for the suppression of individual tightening pressures, while still achieving ankle tightening pressure comparable to conventional compression socks in the combined state. Therefore, by making the ankle tightening pressure higher than the calf tightening pressure in the combined state, it is possible to maintain a good compression effect while improving ease of wearing.

[0020] Furthermore, by covering the wearer's ankles and calves in a polymerized state, an air layer is formed between the polymerized areas, thereby enhancing heat retention. Therefore, combined with the blood flow promotion effect of compression, it can effectively prevent cold feet. [Explanation of symbols]

[0021] 1. Socks 2. Toe area 3 Opening 4 Folding part 11 Ankle tightening part 12 Calf tightening part 13 Ankle tightening auxiliary part 14 Calf tightening auxiliary part

Claims

[Claim 1] A sock that extends from the wearer's toes to above the knee, and covers the ankle and calf in an overlapping state by being folded back up to the wearer's ankle at the folded-over portion, In the polymerized state, the constricting pressure at the ankle is higher than the constricting pressure at the calf. It comprises an ankle tightening section and a calf tightening section that cover the wearer's ankle and calf, respectively, before being folded, and an ankle tightening auxiliary section and a calf tightening auxiliary section that overlap the ankle tightening section and calf tightening section, respectively, when folded. The tightening pressure of the ankle tightening portion is higher than the tightening pressure of the calf tightening portion. The tightening pressure of the ankle tightening support part is higher than the tightening pressure of the calf tightening support part. A sock having a tightening pressure of 14 to 18 hPa in the ankle tightening section, a tightening pressure of 9 to 13 hPa in the calf tightening section, a tightening pressure of 5 to 9 hPa in the ankle tightening support section, and a tightening pressure of 2 to 6 hPa in the calf tightening support section.

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