Sports glove

Abstract

Provided is a sports glove that makes it possible to quickly initiate a down swing when swinging a golf club or a bat, thereby improving the swing speed. A sports glove 1 comprises five finger sections 21-25, a base body section 30 for accommodating the back side 31 of a hand and the palm side 32 of the hand, and a first weight part 51 of the base body section 30 attached at a position corresponding to the fourth metacarpal 94 to the fifth metacarpal 95 on the back side 31 of the hand. The sports glove 1 further comprises a wrist section 60 for accommodating the wrist, and a second weight part 52 of the wrist section 60 attached at a position corresponding to the outside of the wrist. A third weight part 53 of the wrist section 60 attached at a position corresponding to the inside of the wrist is further provided.

Description

Sports gloves

[0001] The present invention relates to sports gloves used in swinging sports including golf and / or baseball.

[0002] Sports gloves have traditionally been worn in sports including golf and baseball to ensure a firm grip, reduce strain on the palm, and protect the hand from injury. Such sports gloves generally have a glove body made of leather, artificial leather, cloth, or the like.

[0003] However, while conventional sports gloves can achieve the original purposes of ensuring a secure grip, reducing strain on the palm, and protecting the hand from injury, they cannot provide any additional effects, such as increasing the distance of the ball, correcting the swing, or strengthening the impact.

[0004] Therefore, for example, in the golf glove described in Patent Document 1, a weight part is attached to the back of the glove body in the area between the first and second metacarpal bones, excluding the area above the first metacarpal bone. This configuration is said to enable the user to make an ideal golf swing that is not strained by the user's skeletal structure.

[0005] JP 2015-70901 A

[0006] However, in conventional sports gloves, including the golf glove described in Patent Document 1, the position of the weight is limited to the area between the first and second metacarpal bones, far from the grip end, making it impossible to start swinging a golf club or bat quickly, improve swing speed, and strengthen the impact.

[0007] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a sports glove that allows a golf club or bat to be swung down quickly, improving swing speed and strengthening the impact.

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the sports glove of the present invention is a sports glove comprising five finger portions, a base portion that accommodates the back and palm of the hand, and a first weight portion that is attached to the back side of the hand of the base portion at a position corresponding to the fourth metacarpal bone and the fifth metacarpal bone.

[0009] As described above, the sports glove of the present invention is a sports glove that includes five finger portions, a base portion that accommodates the back and palm of the hand, and a first weight portion that is attached to the back side of the hand of the base portion at a position corresponding to the fourth metacarpal bone and the fifth metacarpal bone. With this configuration, the gravity of the weight can be utilized when swinging a golf club or bat, allowing for a quick start and improved swing speed, thereby increasing the distance of the shot and making a more reliable hit.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a sports glove with the back belt and wrist belt open; FIG. 2 is a plan view of a sports glove with the back belt and wrist belt closed; FIG. 3 is a bottom view of a sports glove with the wrist belt open; FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a weight part; (a) is a front view, and (b) is a cross-sectional view; and FIG. 5 is an operation diagram of the sports glove.

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the components described in the following examples are merely examples and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention to those. In the following examples, an example will be described in which a sports glove (1) is used in baseball, for example, but the present invention is not limited to this. It can also be used in golf, and the present invention can be applied to any sport in which a stick-shaped tool is used for swinging.

[0012] (Configuration) First, the overall configuration of a sports glove 1 of the present invention will be described using Figure 1. The sports glove 1 of the present invention is formed from a material such as leather, synthetic leather, or synthetic fiber, and as shown in Figures 1 and 2, comprises five finger portions 21 to 25, a base portion 30 that accommodates the back and palm of the hand, and a first weight portion 51 that is attached to the back side 31 of the base portion 30 at positions corresponding to the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones.

[0013] The five finger sections 21 to 25 are composed of finger sections 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, which respectively accommodate the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger. Each of the finger sections 21 to 25 is formed in a cylindrical or bag-like shape with a closed tip, and each has a different length.

[0014] The base unit 30 is configured in a cylindrical shape to accommodate the back side 31 and palm side 32 of the hand. In this embodiment, a first weight unit 51 is attached to the back side 31 of the hand of the base unit 30 at a position corresponding to the fourth metacarpal bone and the fifth metacarpal bone. In other words, the first weight unit 51 is located on the back side 31 of the hand of the base unit 30 near the edge of the little finger side, which is closest to the grip end. The detailed structure of the first weight unit 51 will be described later with reference to FIG. 4.

[0015] Furthermore, the sports glove 1 has a back belt part 41 that fastens the back side 31 of the base part 30. This buckle belt part 41 has a hook and loop fastener 41M arranged on the inner surface, and is adapted to engage with and be fixed to a hook and loop fastener 30M arranged at a position corresponding to the second metacarpal bone through the third metacarpal bone on the back side 31 of the base part 30. When the back belt part 41 is closed, it covers the first weight part 51.

[0016] The back belt part 41 has a display part 41a on its surface (outer surface) that can display photos, pictures, letters, etc. More specifically, the back belt part 41 is composed of the display part 41a and a cover part 41b that covers it. The display part 41a is shaped like a pass case, and when a photo or message card is placed in the thin case part, it can be seen from the outside through the transparent part, making it possible to lift or calm the spirits during a competition.

[0017] The sports glove 1 also includes a wrist section 60 that accommodates the wrist and is continuous with and integral with the base section 30. The wrist section 60 has a second weight section 52 disposed at a position corresponding to the outer side (back of the hand) of the wrist, and a third weight section 53 disposed at a position corresponding to the inner side (palm side) of the wrist. The configurations of the second weight section 52 and the third weight section 53 will be described later.

[0018] The sports glove 1 of this embodiment further includes a wrist belt 42 that tightens around the wrist, and the second weight 52 and the third weight 53 are covered by the wrist belt 42. That is, the width (vertical width) of the wrist belt 42 is approximately the same as that of the wrist portion 60, and the length of the wrist belt 42 is approximately three times the length (horizontal width) of the wrist portion 60. Furthermore, a hook-and-loop fastener 42M is disposed on the inner surface of the wrist belt 42, which wraps around the wrist to cover the weights 52 and 53 and is finally fastened on the outside.

[0019] Next, the configurations of the first weight section 51, the second weight section 52, and the third weight section 53, which have similar configurations, will be described using Figure 4. These weight sections 51, 52, and 53 are configured in the shape of an openable and closable bag, and are capable of storing multiple lead plates 51c, etc. inside. That is, the first weight section 51 is composed of a bag 51a, an openable and closable fastener 51b, and one or multiple lead plates 51c, etc.

[0020] Therefore, by sliding fastener 51b and opening bag 51a to insert or remove lead plates 51c, ..., it is possible to freely adjust the weight of weight sections 51, 52, 53 at three locations on sports glove 1. Furthermore, by tightening weight sections 51, 52, 53 from the outside with back belt section 41 and wrist belt section 42 described above, it is possible to improve the unity with sports glove 1 and protect the hand from external injury.

[0021] <Experiment 1: Baseball swing>

[0022] (Experimental conditions) Each batter swung the bat 50 times, and the swing speed was measured using a speed measuring device. No balls were hit. Comparison was made between the following cases 1 to 3. Case 1: Both hands bare Case 2: Left hand wearing a sports glove (first weight 45g only); right hand bare Case 3: Left hand wearing a sports glove (first weight 45g, second weight 30g, third weight 30g); right hand bare

[0023] (Results) Case 1: 79-84km / h Case 2: 85-87km / h Case 3: 87-94km / h

[0024] (Discussion) Compared to swinging with both hands bare, the swing speed measured in Case 2, where a sports glove (first weight 45g only) was worn on the left hand, and in Case 3, where a sports glove (first weight 45g, second weight 30g, third weight 30g) was worn on the left hand, was faster. Also, in Cases 2 and 3, the swing trajectory remained stable and the swing felt stable until the end.

[0025] <Experiment 2: Golf Swing>

[0026] (Experimental conditions) 20 balls each were hit with a driver using a golf simulation device and measured. Comparison was made between the following Case 1 and Case 2. Case 1: Sports glove worn on left hand (no weight), bare right hand Case 2: Sports glove worn on left hand (with weight), bare right hand "Case 2: with weight" has a first weight of 45g, a second weight of 30g, and a third weight of 30g.

[0027] (Results) Case 1: Average launch ball speed 47 meters per second (169 km / h) Case 2: Average launch ball speed 54 meters per second (194 km / h)

[0028] (Discussion) The ball speed when wearing Sports Glove 1 (with weight) was measured to be approximately 14% faster than when wearing no weight. Furthermore, by stabilizing the swing trajectory, it became possible to more reliably hit the ball with the center of the club head, improving both distance and direction.

[0029] (Effects) Next, the effects of the sports glove 1 of this embodiment will be listed and explained.

[0030] (1) As described above, the sports glove 1 of this embodiment includes the five finger portions 21-25, the base portion 30 that accommodates the back side 31 and the palm side 32 of the hand, and the first weight portion 51 that is attached to the back side 31 of the base portion 30 at a position corresponding to the fourth metacarpal bone 94 to the fifth metacarpal bone 95. This configuration allows for quick start when swinging a golf club or bat, improving swing speed. In other words, the gravity of the weight can be utilized to make the swing faster and to deliver a stronger hit.

[0031] (2) It also includes a wrist section 60 that accommodates the wrist, and a second weight section 52 that is attached to the wrist section 60 at a position that corresponds to the outside of the wrist. This increases the overall weight, and the trajectory (center of gravity) is in two places: the bat's trajectory and the trajectory inside it (the wrist), allowing for a stable turning motion and guiding it further inward, thereby improving swing speed.

[0032] (3) Furthermore, by providing a third weight portion 53 attached to the wrist portion 60 at a position corresponding to the inside of the wrist, the overall weight can be further increased and the bat's trajectory on the inside (wrist) can be more strongly propelled, thereby further improving swing speed.

[0033] 5, first weight 51 is disposed integrally with the grip end of bat B, second weight 52 is disposed on the outside of the wrist, and third weight 53 is disposed on the inside of the wrist, so that the wrist trajectory can more strongly guide the bat trajectory inward while propelling the bat trajectory. Therefore, by having the pulling hand pull the swing with these two trajectories, swing speed is improved.

[0034] (4) Furthermore, the first weight portion 51, the second weight portion 52, and the third weight portion 53 are configured in the shape of an openable and closable bag, and are capable of storing multiple lead plates 51c, ... (52c, 53c) inside. Therefore, by changing the weight according to the user's preferences and physical characteristics and adjusting the center of gravity of the trajectory, the swing trajectory can be optimized for each user.

[0035] (5) Furthermore, the glove further includes a back belt portion 41 that tightens the back side 31 of the base portion 30, and the first weight portion 51 is covered by this back belt portion 41, so that the first weight portion 51 can be protected and integrated with the back of the hand, further preventing injury.

[0036] (6) Furthermore, by further providing a display section 41a on the surface of the back belt section 41, the wearer (player) can increase their motivation and relieve tension by seeing photos and text up close while playing.

[0037] (7) Furthermore, the device is provided with a wrist belt 42 that fastens the wrist, and the second weight 52 and the third weight 53 are covered by the wrist belt 42. This not only protects the second weight 52 and the third weight 53, but also makes them one with the wrist, further preventing injury.

[0038] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and design changes that do not deviate from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention.

[0039] 1: Sports glove 21-25: Finger portion 30: Base portion 30M: Hook-and-loop fastener 31: Back side 32: Palm side 41: Back belt portion 41M: Hook-and-loop fastener 41a: Display portion 41b: Cover portion 42: Wrist belt portion 42M: Hook-and-loop fastener 51: First weight portion 51a: Bag 51b: Fastener 51c: Lead plate 52: Second weight portion 53: Third weight portion 60: Wrist portion 94: Fourth metacarpal bone 95: Fifth metacarpal bone B: Bat

Claims

1. A sports glove comprising: five finger portions; a base portion accommodating the back and palm of the hand; a first weight portion attached to the back of the hand side of the base portion at a position corresponding to the fourth metacarpal bone to the fifth metacarpal bone; a wrist portion accommodating the wrist; and a second weight portion attached to the wrist portion at a position corresponding to the outside of the wrist, and a third weight portion attached to the wrist portion at a position corresponding to the inside of the wrist, wherein the first weight portion, the second weight portion, and the third weight portion are each configured in an openable and closable bag shape, and each is capable of storing multiple lead plates on the inside.

2. The sports glove according to claim 1, further comprising a back belt portion for tightening the back side of the base portion, the first weight portion being covered by the back belt portion.

3. The sports glove according to claim 2, further comprising a display portion on the surface of the back belt portion.

4. The sports glove according to claim 1, further comprising a wrist belt portion for tightening the wrist, said second weight portion and said third weight portion being covered by said wrist belt.

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