gloves

Abstract

We provide gloves that fit the hand movements and posture during exercise. [Solution] The glove 1 comprises a first pouch portion 11 capable of covering at least a portion of the user's wrist and forearm, a second pouch portion 12 connected to the first pouch portion 11 and capable of covering the user's back and palm, a first finger insertion portion 21 connected to the second pouch portion 12 into which the user's first finger is inserted, a second finger insertion portion 22 connected to the second pouch portion 12 into which the user's second finger is inserted, a third finger insertion portion 23 connected to the second pouch portion 12 into which the user's third finger is inserted, a fourth finger insertion portion 24 connected to the second pouch portion 12 into which the user's fourth finger is inserted, and a fifth finger insertion portion 25 connected to the second pouch portion 12 into which the user's fifth finger is inserted. The first pouch portion 11 extends along a first direction P. The third finger insertion portion 23 extends from the second pouch portion 12 in a second direction Q that is inclined at a predetermined angle θ with respect to the first direction P.

Description

【Technical Field】 【0001】 The present invention relates to gloves. 【Background Art】 【0002】 Gloves in various forms are used to protect a human hand from impacts, injuries, dirt, outside air temperature, water temperature, and the like. For example, in the case of golf gloves, gloves that cover from the wrist to the fingertips are common (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Such gloves are designed to extend linearly as a whole from the wrist to the fingertips in order to facilitate manufacturing, and thus have a shape that is difficult to fit the movement and posture of the hand during exercise. Therefore, it is difficult to finely control the wrist during exercise while wearing conventional gloves. 【0003】 In actions using the movement chain in the upper limb such as hitting and throwing, humans exert force with a time difference from the proximal part to the distal part in the order of the trunk, shoulder, elbow, and wrist toward the moment of impact or release, and efficiently generate the speed of the upper limb end. Among them, the wrist is the terminal joint of the movement chain in the upper limb and is responsible for the final adjustment. Therefore, it is necessary to finely control the wrist during sports and the like. Therefore, there is a need for gloves that fit the movement and posture of the hand during exercise and can finely control the wrist during exercise. 【Prior Art Documents】 【Patent Documents】 【0004】 【Patent Document 1】 Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2021-10707 【Summary of the Invention】 【Problems to be Solved by the Invention】 【0005】 The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide gloves that fit the movement and posture of the hand during exercise. [Means for solving the problem] 【0006】 According to one aspect of the present invention, a glove is provided that fits the movement and posture of the hand during exercise. The glove comprises a first pocket capable of covering the circumference of the user from the wrist to at least a portion of the forearm; a second pocket connected to the first pocket capable of covering the back and palm of the user's hand; a first finger insertion part connected to the second pocket into which the user's first finger is inserted; a second finger insertion part connected to the second pocket into which the user's second finger is inserted; a third finger insertion part connected to the second pocket into which the user's third finger is inserted; a fourth finger insertion part connected to the second pocket into which the user's fourth finger is inserted; and a fifth finger insertion part connected to the second pocket into which the user's fifth finger is inserted. The first pocket extends along a first direction. The third finger insertion portion extends from the second pouch portion in a second direction inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the first direction. The first pouch portion described above is a material piece that covers the area around the user's wrist to at least a portion of the forearm, the back of the hand, and the backs of each of the second to fifth fingers, and is made of a material piece formed from a fibrous fabric that stretches in both longitudinal and transverse directions. The first bag portion described above is ,above Note The above material pieces The fibrous fabric stretches in both vertical and horizontal directions, allowing it to conform closely to the user's hand from the wrist to at least a portion of the forearm, and to fit the user's hand in a state where the direction in which the third metacarpal bone extends is inclined relative to the midline of the forearm. [Brief explanation of the drawing] 【0007】 [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic plan view of a glove according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a bottom view of the glove shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3A] Figure 3A is an unfolded view showing one of the material pieces that make up the glove shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3B] Figure 3B is an unfolded view showing one of the material pieces that make up the glove shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3C] Figure 3C is an unfolded view showing one of the material pieces that make up the glove shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3D]Figure 3D is an unfolded view showing one of the material pieces that make up the glove shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3E] Figure 3E is an unfolded view showing one of the material pieces that make up the glove shown in Figure 1. [Modes for carrying out the invention] 【0008】 Hereinafter, embodiments of the gloves according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figures 1 to 3E. In Figures 1 to 3E, the same or corresponding components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted. Also, in Figures 1 to 3E, the scale and dimensions of each component may be exaggerated, or some components may be omitted. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish components from each other and do not represent a specific rank or order. 【0009】 Figure 1 is a schematic plan view of glove 1 in one embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a bottom view. In this embodiment, glove 1 is described as a golf glove used for golf, but the present invention can be applied to any glove other than a golf glove. In this embodiment, glove 1 is described as a glove worn on the left hand as an example, but a glove worn on the right hand has a structure that is symmetrical to glove 1 described below. 【0010】 As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the glove 1 comprises a first pouch portion 11 extending along a first direction P, a second pouch portion 12 connected to the first pouch portion 11, and five finger insertion portions 21-25 connected to the second pouch portion 12. The first pouch portion 11 is capable of covering at least part of the user's (left) wrist and forearm. Therefore, the direction P (first direction) in which the first pouch portion 11 extends coincides with the direction along the midline of the left forearm when the user wears the glove 1. The second pouch portion 12 is capable of covering the back and palm of the hand. The first finger insertion section 21 is for inserting the first finger (thumb), the second finger insertion section 22 is for inserting the second finger (index finger), the third finger insertion section 23 is for inserting the third finger (middle finger), the fourth finger insertion section 24 is for inserting the fourth finger (ring finger), and the fifth finger insertion section 25 is for inserting the fifth finger (little finger). 【0011】 In this embodiment, the first finger insertion portion 21 extends from the second pouch portion 12 along the first direction P described above. The second finger insertion portion 22, the third finger insertion portion 23, the fourth finger insertion portion 24, and the fifth finger insertion portion 25 extend along a second direction Q different from the first direction P described above. In this embodiment, the second direction Q is inclined by an angle θ toward the fifth finger insertion portion 25 side (ulnar side) with respect to the first direction P. This inclination angle θ should be greater than 0 degrees, preferably greater than 0 degrees and 30 degrees or less. 【0012】 For example, in golf, where the ball is impacted by the club head held in the hand, the wrist is crucial in generating club head velocity and directing the clubface, and it has been reported that controlling the trajectory and movement of the hand is the factor most closely related to the level of golf skill (Nesbit, SM (2005). A three-dimensional kinematic and kinetic study of the golf swing. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 4, 499-519). In other words, deviations in wrist movement directly lead to errors in the direction and speed of the shot, so highly reproducible wrist control is especially necessary in golf, where accurate shots must be repeated. 【0013】 Furthermore, when the head of the golf club impacts the ball, the wrist joint gripping the club is tilted towards the ulna (little finger side) (ulnar deviation). In other words, the extension of the third metacarpal bone is tilted towards the ulna (little finger side) relative to the midline of the forearm. A study of 12 professional golfers reported that the wrist is ulnar deviated at impact and during the initial setup phase of the swing (Howie J. Carson, Jim Richards & Bruno Mazuquin (2019). Examining the influence of grip type on wrist and club head kinematics during the golf swing: Benefits of a local co-ordinate system. European Journal of Sport Science, 19(3), 327-335). 【0014】 From these perspectives, the glove 1 of the present embodiment is configured to fit a hand in a flexed state. In the glove 1 of the present embodiment, the first direction P corresponds to the center line of the forearm, and the second direction Q corresponds to the direction in which the third metacarpal bone extends. And the second direction Q is inclined toward the ulnar side (little finger side) with respect to the first direction P. Thus, the glove 1 is configured to fit a hand in a flexed state. 【0015】 Therefore, when gripping a golf club while wearing such a glove 1, the glove 1 can swing the golf club in a state of fitting the flexed hand. By maintaining this flexed state at the moment of impact, the long axis of the forearm and the shaft of the club come closer to being in a straight line, and the ball can be hit powerfully and stably. Furthermore, due to the swinging motion in the flexed state, the radius of rotation of the club head around the body trunk axis of a human increases, and the tangential speed of the club head can be increased. Furthermore, by maintaining flexion even in the stance before the start of the swing, physical preparation is carried out in a posture close to the moment of impact, and a motion image is established in advance through sensory nerves, making it easier to predictively realize a flexed impact as a feedforward. Thus, by swinging in a state where the glove 1 of the present embodiment is worn, the golf performance of the user is improved. 【0016】 More specifically, when wearing the glove 1 when swinging a golf club, the following advantages can be obtained. 【0017】 (1) Facilitate the realization of the important flexion motion in the swing. As described above, the important wrist flexion motion in the swing can be realized with high reproducibility. Thereby, the impact can be made stronger, the swing speed can be increased, and the accuracy of the impact can be improved by a predictive mechanism at the time of stance. 【0018】 (2) It is possible to reduce factors that impede an appropriate swing. When swinging a golf club while wearing a conventional glove that extends linearly from the wrist to the fingertips as a whole, when flexing the wrist joint at the time of impact, which is the most important during the swing, or at the timing of the stance that serves as the reference for starting the swing, the fabric of the glove gathers on the ulnar side of the wrist and gets in the way. Also, when trying to flex the wrist joint, the fabric stretches and the movement is inhibited or restricted. Since the glove 1 of the present embodiment fits the shape of the flexed hand, such influences are reduced. 【0019】 (3) The controllability of the ball can be improved. The flexure angle at the time of impact is directly related to the hitting direction and hitting speed of the ball. By wearing the glove 1 of the present embodiment, an appropriate joint angle of the wrist can be realized with high reproducibility, and the user can improve the controllability of the ball trajectory after impact. 【0020】 (4) Natural and effective movement support can be provided. The glove 1 of the present embodiment can help the user hold the wrist at a natural and appropriate angle without applying unnecessary force. Thereby, while preventing the accumulation of fatigue, it is possible to support an optimal swing. 【0021】 (5) It has a role of assisting the movements of beginners. By wearing the glove 1 of the present embodiment, a natural flexed posture is created by the shape of the glove 1, so that even a user at a low competitive level who is not used to the movements can easily take an appropriate limb position. 【0022】 Also, the conventional glove disclosed in Patent Document 1 extends linearly as a whole from the wrist to the fingertips and has a monotonous design. However, since the first bag portion 11 of the glove 1 covers not only the user's wrist but also a part of the forearm, it has higher aesthetic properties than the conventional glove. 【0023】 The glove 1 described above is composed of multiple material pieces 31 to 37. These material pieces 31 to 37 may be formed from the same material or from different materials. In this embodiment, material pieces 31, 32, 35 to 37 are formed from a highly elastic fiber fabric (for example, a 2-way stretch knit fabric), and material pieces 33 and 34 are formed from rubber or resin with a high coefficient of friction (for example, a polyurethane-based wet synthetic leather). The glove 1 is formed three-dimensionally by joining (e.g., sewn) these material pieces 31 to 37 together so that it fits the ulnar deviation posture when laid flat, and supports the appropriate ulnar deviation angle of the wrist. 【0024】 Figure 3A is an unfolded view showing the material piece 31 before processing. As shown in Figure 3A, the material piece 31 includes a base portion 311 for covering the area from the user's (left) wrist to part of the forearm, a back portion 312 for covering the back of the hand, and finger back portions 313, 314, 315, 316 for covering the backs of the second, third, fourth, and fifth fingers, respectively. The base portion 311 extends in a first direction P from one end 311A ​​and connects to the back portion 312 at the other end. The edges 311B and 311C on both sides of the base portion 311 are joined together (e.g., sutured) to form a cylindrical first pouch portion 11 (see Figures 1 and 2) that accommodates the user's left wrist to part of the forearm. Furthermore, the end portion 311A ​​of the base portion 311 is folded inward along the dotted line 311D and sewn, forming an opening on the end portion 311A ​​side of the base portion 311 into which the user inserts their hand. The finger dorsal portions 313, 314, 315, and 316 each extend from the back of the hand portion 312 in the second direction Q. 【0025】 Figure 3B is an unfolded view showing the material piece 32 before processing. As shown in Figure 3B, the material piece 32 includes a finger dorsal portion 321 for covering the back of the user's first finger. 【0026】 Figure 3C is an unfolded view showing the material piece 33 before processing. As shown in Figure 3C, the material piece 33 includes a palm portion 331 for covering the user's palm and fingertips 332, 333, 334, 335 for covering the ventral sides of the second, third, fourth, and fifth fingers, respectively. A notch 331A is formed in the palm portion 331. 【0027】 Figure 3D is an unfolded view showing the material piece 34 before processing. As shown in Figure 3D, the material piece 34 includes a fingertip 341 for covering the palm side of the user's first finger. A notch 341A is formed in this fingertip 341. 【0028】 Figure 3E is an unfolded view showing the material piece 35 before processing. As shown in Figure 3E, the material piece 35 includes a finger-side portion 351 for covering the ulnar side of the user's second finger and a finger-side portion 352 for covering the radial side of the third finger. This material piece 35 is folded along the dotted line 353 during processing. Material pieces 36 and 37 have a similar structure to material piece 35, differing only in size, so a detailed explanation is omitted. 【0029】 The material piece 32 and the material piece 31 are connected by joining (e.g., suturing) the edge 321A (Figure 3B) of the material piece 32 to the edge 312A (Figure 3A) of the material piece 31. Similarly, the material piece 32 and the material piece 34 are connected by joining (e.g., suturing) the edges 321B and 321C (Figure 3B) of the material piece 32 to the edges 341B and 341C (Figure 3D) of the material piece 34, respectively. By joining the material piece 32 and the material piece 34 in this way, a bag-shaped first finger insertion portion 21 (see Figures 1 and 2) is formed. 【0030】 Furthermore, the material piece 34 and the material piece 33 are connected by joining (for example, suturing) the edge 341D (Figure 3D) of the material piece 34 to the edge 331B (Figure 3C) of the material piece 33. The material piece 33 and the material piece 31 are connected by joining (for example, suturing) the edges 331C of the palm portion 331, the edges 332A of the fingertip portion 332, the edges 335B of the fingertip portion 335, and the edge 331D (Figure 3C) of the palm portion 331 of the material piece 33 to the edges 311E of the base portion 311, the edges 313A of the finger dorsum portion 313, the edges 316B of the finger dorsum portion 316, and the edges 312B of the hand dorsum portion 312 (Figure 3A) of the material piece 31, respectively. 【0031】 The edges 351A of the finger-side portion 351 and the edge 352A of the finger-side portion 352 of the material piece 35 (Figure 3E) are joined (e.g., sutured) to the edges 313B of the finger-back portion 313 and the edge 314A of the finger-back portion 314 of the material piece 31 (Figure 3A), respectively, thereby connecting material piece 35 and material piece 31. Similarly, the edges of the finger-side portion of material piece 36 are joined (e.g., sutured) to the edges 314B of the finger-back portion 314 and the edge 315A of the finger-back portion 315 of the material piece 31 (Figure 3A), respectively, thereby connecting material piece 36 and material piece 31. Similarly, with respect to the material piece 37, the edges of the finger side portion are joined (for example, sutured) to the edges 315B of the finger dorsal portion 315 and 316A of the finger dorsal portion 316 of the material piece 31 (Figure 3A), thereby connecting the material piece 37 and the material piece 31. 【0032】 Furthermore, the edges 351B of the finger side portion 351 and the edges 352B of the finger side portion 352 of the material piece 35 (Figure 3E) are joined (e.g., sutured) to the edges 332B of the finger pad portion 332 and the edges 333A of the finger pad portion 333 of the material piece 33 (Figure 3C), respectively, thereby connecting material piece 35 and material piece 33. Similarly, the edges of the finger side portion of material piece 36 are joined (e.g., sutured) to the edges 333B of the finger pad portion 333 and the edges 334A of the finger pad portion 334 of the material piece 33 (Figure 3C), respectively, thereby connecting material piece 36 and material piece 33. Similarly, with respect to material piece 37, the edges of the finger side are joined (for example, sutured) to the edges 334B of the fingertip 334 and 335A of the fingertip 335 of material piece 33 (Figure 3C), respectively, thereby connecting material piece 37 and material piece 33. 【0033】 The glove 1 is completed by joining the material pieces 31 to 37 in this manner. As described above, by joining the edges 311B and 311C on both sides of the base 311 of material piece 31, a first pocket portion 11 is formed that covers the user's wrist and part of the forearm, and by joining material piece 32 and material piece 34, a first finger insertion portion 21 into which the first finger is inserted is formed. Furthermore, by joining material piece 31 and material piece 33, a second pocket portion 12 that covers the back and palm of the hand, a second finger insertion portion 22 into which the second finger is inserted, a third finger insertion portion 23 into which the third finger is inserted, a fourth finger insertion portion 24 into which the fourth finger is inserted, and a fifth finger insertion portion 25 into which the fifth finger is inserted are formed. 【0034】 In the above-described embodiment, each of the finger insertion sections 21-25 is shaped like a pouch that accommodates the user's finger inside. However, at least one of these finger insertion sections 21-25 may have an open end that does not extend to the fingertip. In this case, the finger will be exposed towards the fingertip from the open end of the finger insertion section 21-25. 【0035】 Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the first pouch portion 11 of the glove 1 is designed to cover not only the user's wrist but also a part of the forearm; however, the first pouch portion 11 only needs to be able to cover at least the user's wrist. 【0036】 In the above-described embodiment, glove 1 was described as a golf glove, but the present invention can be applied to gloves other than golf gloves as long as they need to fit a hand in an ulnar deviation state. Also, in the above-described embodiment, since glove 1 was a golf glove used for golf, the second direction Q was inclined toward the ulnar side (little finger side) relative to the first direction P to fit a hand in an ulnar deviation state. However, when using the glove according to the present invention in sports or applications where the hand is in a radial deviation state (a state in which the third metacarpal bone is tilted toward the radial side (thumb side) relative to the midline of the forearm), for example, the second direction Q may be inclined toward the radial side (thumb side) relative to the first direction P. Such ulnar and radial deviation of the wrist joint can be seen in various sports movements. For example, examples of movements in which ulnar deviation of the wrist joint can be seen include the moment of impact in hitting motions such as tennis serves and forehands, badminton overhead strokes, and table tennis forehands. Furthermore, ulnar deviation of the wrist joint can be observed at the moment of release in baseball pitching, depending on the form and type of pitch. Ulnar deviation of the wrist joint can also be observed in the movements of fencing and kendo, which involve handling rod-shaped tools. Examples of radial deviation of the wrist joint include gripping a road bike, paddling a canoe, and supporting a barbell in bench presses and squats. For example, it is conceivable to optimize the inclination of the second direction Q with respect to the first direction P to an ulnar deviation posture with an ulnar deviation angle of 55 degrees or less, or a radial deviation posture with a radial deviation angle of 25 degrees or less. For example, the inclination angle of the second direction Q on the ulnar deviation side with respect to the first direction P is preferably greater than 0 degrees and 30 degrees or less, as mentioned above, and the inclination angle of the second direction Q on the radial deviation side with respect to the first direction P is preferably greater than 0 degrees and 15 degrees or less. 【0037】 Thus, unlike conventional gloves that extend in a straight line from the wrist to the fingertips, the glove according to the present invention is optimized for ulnar deviation or radial deviation postures, which have a larger range of motion, and can assist in appropriate movements in sports that involve movements in the ulnar deviation or radial deviation postures described above. 【0038】 As described above, the gloves according to the present invention can employ the following configuration. 【0039】 [Configuration 1] A first pouch portion capable of covering at least the user's wrist, comprising a first pouch portion extending along a first direction, A second bag portion is connected to the first bag portion described above and is capable of covering the back and palm of the user's hand, A first finger insertion section is connected to the second bag section described above, into which the user's first finger is inserted, A second finger insertion section is connected to the second bag section and into which the user's second finger is inserted, A third finger insertion section is connected to the second bag section and into which the user's third finger is inserted, A fourth finger insertion section is connected to the second bag section mentioned above, into which the user's fourth finger is inserted, A fifth finger insertion section is connected to the second bag section described above, into which the user's fifth finger is inserted. Equipped with, The third finger insertion portion extends from the second pouch portion in a second direction inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the first direction. gloves. 【0040】 [Configuration 2] The glove according to configuration 1, wherein the first pouch portion is configured to cover at least a portion of the user's wrist to forearm. 【0041】 [Configuration 3] The glove according to configuration 1 or 2, wherein the second direction is inclined toward the fifth finger insertion portion with respect to the first direction. 【0042】 [Structure 4] The glove according to configuration 3, wherein the specified angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 30 degrees. 【0043】 [Composition 5] The glove according to configuration 1 or 2, wherein the second direction is inclined toward the first finger insertion portion with respect to the first direction. 【0044】 [Composition 6] The glove according to configuration 5, wherein the specified angle is greater than 0 degrees and 15 degrees or less. 【0045】 [Composition 7] The glove according to any of configurations 1 to 6, wherein the first finger insertion portion extends from the second pouch portion along the first direction. 【0046】 [Structure 8] The glove according to any of configurations 1 to 7, wherein the second finger insertion portion extends from the second pouch portion along the second direction. 【0047】 [Composition 9] The fourth finger insertion portion extends from the second pouch portion along the second direction, as described in any of configurations 1 to 8. 【0048】 [Configuration 10] The fifth finger insertion portion extends from the second pouch portion along the second direction, as described in any of configurations 1 to 9. 【0049】 Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and may be implemented in various different forms within the scope of its technical concept. [Explanation of symbols] 【0050】 1 Gloves 11 First bag section 12 Second bag section 21 First finger insertion section 22 Second finger insertion area 23 Third finger insertion area 24. Fourth finger insertion area 25 Fifth finger insertion area 31~37 Material pieces P First direction Q Second direction θ Tilt angle

Claims

[Claim 1] A first pouch portion capable of covering the area around the user's wrist and at least a portion of the forearm, comprising a first pouch portion extending along a first direction, A second bag portion is connected to the first bag portion and is capable of covering the back and palm of the user's hand, A first finger insertion portion is connected to the second bag portion and into which the user's first finger is inserted, A second finger insertion portion is connected to the second bag portion and into which the user's second finger is inserted, A third finger insertion portion is connected to the second bag portion and into which the user's third finger is inserted, A fourth finger insertion portion is connected to the second bag portion and into which the user's fourth finger is inserted, A fifth finger insertion portion is connected to the second bag portion and into which the user's fifth finger is inserted. Equipped with, The third finger insertion portion extends from the second pouch portion in a second direction inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the first direction, The first pouch portion is a material piece that covers the area around the user's wrist to at least a portion of the forearm, the back of the hand, and the backs of each of the second to fifth fingers, and is made of a material piece formed from a fibrous fabric that stretches in both vertical and horizontal directions. The first pouch portion is configured to fit the user's hand in a state where the direction in which the third metacarpal bone extends is inclined relative to the midline of the forearm, by the stretching of the fibrous fabric of the material piece in both vertical and horizontal directions, so as to conform to the user's wrist and at least a portion of the forearm. gloves. [Claim 2] The glove according to claim 1, wherein the second direction is inclined toward the fifth finger insertion portion with respect to the first direction. [Claim 3] The glove according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined angle is greater than 0 degrees and 30 degrees or less. [Claim 4] The glove according to claim 1, wherein the second direction is inclined toward the first finger insertion portion with respect to the first direction. [Claim 5] The glove according to claim 4, wherein the predetermined angle is greater than 0 degrees and 15 degrees or less. [Claim 6] The glove according to claim 1, wherein the first finger insertion portion extends from the second pouch portion along the first direction. [Claim 7] The glove according to claim 1, wherein the second finger insertion portion extends from the second pouch portion along the second direction. [Claim 8] The glove according to claim 1, wherein the fourth finger insertion portion extends from the second pouch portion along the second direction. [Claim 9] The glove according to claim 1, wherein the fifth finger insertion portion extends from the second pouch portion along the second direction.

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