Band worn on foot for foot correction

Abstract

The present invention relates to a band for improving health by correcting the lateral arch and longitudinal arch of a foot by being worn on a foot, and, more specifically, to a band worn on a foot for foot correction, which forms a hoop by partially winding one end of the band formed in a band shape, forms a lateral arch by the hoop being worn to surround the metatarsals from the big toe to the little toe, and forms a longitudinal arch by means of the tension of a tightening band by crossing the tightening band, extended from the hoop, across the bottom of the foot longitudinally and fixing the tightening band at the ankle, thereby structurally aligning and correcting the foot and preventing a disease.

Description

Foot wear band for foot correction

[0001] The present invention relates to a band worn on the foot to correct the transverse and longitudinal arches of the foot and to improve health, and more particularly, to a foot-wearing band for correcting the foot, which is formed in a belt shape by partially wrapping one end of the band to form a hoop, and is worn so that the hoop wraps around the metatarsals from the big to small to form a transverse arch, and a tightening band extended from the hoop is fixed to the ankle in a longitudinal direction across the sole of the foot to form a longitudinal arch with the tension of the tightening band, thereby structurally aligning and correcting the foot and preventing diseases.

[0002] The foot is a body part with complex motor functions and structures, and is composed of joints commonly used for movement such as walking or running.

[0003] Our feet support our body weight and provide a stable foundation for walking, running, and other movement. Poor foot health can affect the health of other areas of our body.

[0004] When walking on an uneven surface, landing after a jump, or making a sharp turn, the impact is two to five times the normal body weight, making them easily exposed to injuries such as sprains or fractures.

[0005] The structure of the foot, as illustrated in Figure 1, consists of the calcaneus (heel bone) in front, the talus, navicular, cuboid, and cuneiform bones. In front of the cuneiform bones are the five metatarsal bones. In front of the metatarsal bones are the metatarsals, which are further subdivided into the coxae, metatarsals, and distal phalanges, but a detailed description of the metatarsals will be omitted.

[0006] The foot forms an arch to absorb and support body weight. The arch is divided into a transverse arch, which is formed transversely from the metatarsal bone, and a longitudinal arch, which is formed longitudinally from the phalanx to the calcaneus. When the transverse arch and longitudinal arch are formed correctly, they can support the center of gravity and absorb shock to maintain foot health.

[0007] These low arches result in a flat sole, which can lead to unstable foot posture and excessive weight on the inner side of the foot, causing pain. Pain can be associated with muscle fatigue after prolonged walking or exercise, as well as overstretching of the plantar fascia.

[0008] Other foot conditions that can arise include hallux valgus and plantar fasciitis. Hallux valgus is a deformity in which the metatarsal bone on the big toe is excessively bent inward, and the phalanx is shifted outward toward the index finger. This hallux valgus can be acquired later in life due to frequent wearing of narrow-toed shoes or high-heeled shoes, such as high heels.

[0009] Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which the plantar fascia, which starts from the heel bone and branches out into five branches toward the front of the sole and attaches to the base of the toes, suffers repeated micro-damage, causing degeneration of the collagen that makes up the fascia and inflammation. Plantar fasciitis causes pain when the shape of the surrounding bones changes due to pressure differences in the inflamed area.

[0010] This type of plantar fasciitis mainly occurs when the arch of the foot is deformed to be lower or higher than normal.

[0011] If these low arches are not corrected, pain and disease can spread from the feet to the rest of the body, so prompt correction is recommended. To correct these foot conditions, according to Prior Art No. 10-2415941, a hallux valgus corrector is disclosed, comprising a first band that wraps the foot across the instep and sole, and a second band that wraps around the big toe.

[0012] However, the aforementioned hallux valgus corrector has the disadvantage of being difficult to manufacture due to its numerous and complex components, which increases its manufacturing cost. Furthermore, its bulkiness makes it difficult for users to put on socks or shoes while wearing the corrector. Furthermore, it only corrects hallux valgus.

[0013] Therefore, it is necessary to develop an arch correction device that corrects the shape of the foot and prevents various diseases, including hallux valgus and plantar fasciitis, while also having excellent aesthetics and comfort due to its simple structure.

[0014] [Prior Art Literature]

[0015] [Patent Document]

[0016] (Patent Document 1) KR 10-2415941 (B1) 2022.06.28.

[0017] (Patent Document 2) KR 10-2013061 (B1) 2019.08.14.

[0018] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a foot-wearing band for foot correction, which is easy to manufacture and simple by forming a band in a belt shape, is easy to wear, tightens the foot with the tension of the band and uses the power of the movement of walking as a corrective force to correct a foot with a deformed structure to a normal structure, and is formed to a thin thickness so that socks and shoes can be worn at the same time as the band is worn.

[0019] Another object of the present invention is to provide a foot-wearing band for foot correction that improves the health of the feet by applying a soft, sweat-absorbing, and antibacterial fabric to the lining that touches the skin of the feet, and that enhances the function of foot correction and has excellent wearing comfort by applying an elastic and lightweight material to the outer fabric.

[0020] Another object of the present invention is to provide a foot-wearing band for correcting hallux valgus, which is formed by wrapping and sewing one end of a band to form a hoop, and wearing the hoop so that it wraps around the metatarsal bone from the thumb to the little finger, thereby forming a curved transverse arch so that the Yongcheon point rises upward, thereby correcting and preventing hallux valgus.

[0021] Another object of the present invention is to provide a foot-wearing band for correcting the structure of the foot by forming a longitudinal band extending from the toes through the sole of the foot to the ankle and curving the longitudinal arch through the tension of the band to treat and prevent plantar fasciitis.

[0022] Another object of the present invention is to provide a foot-wearing band for foot correction, in which the ring finger and little finger tightening portion of the tightening band wraps around the ring finger and little finger while going down from the instep to the sole, thereby firmly supporting the ring finger and little finger, which are responsible for stability and balance when standing upright and walking, and in which the direction of movement of the band formed as a single band changes from the transverse direction to the longitudinal direction at the position of the little finger tightening portion, thereby correcting both the transverse arch and the longitudinal arch.

[0023] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention is formed in a band shape, and in a band (100) for correcting the foot, one end of the band (100) is wound and formed, and a tightening groove (111) is formed inside, and five metatarsal bones (6) from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5) are accommodated inside the tightening groove (111) to tighten the foot laterally and form a transverse arch (7), and a hoop (110); And it includes a tightening belt (120) which is formed in a belt-shaped integral form from the hoop (110), and a ring finger tightening part (121) is formed to wrap around the ring finger (4) and the little finger (5) while progressing from the instep to the sole, a longitudinal tightening part (122) is formed that extends integrally from the ring finger tightening part (121) and longitudinally crosses from the ring finger (4) and the little finger (5) through the sole to the inner side of the heel to tighten the longitudinal arch (8) of the foot, an ankle grip part (123) is formed that extends integrally from the longitudinal tightening part (122) and wraps around the ankle, and a first connecting part (124) and a second connecting part (125) are provided on different surfaces of the ankle grip part (123).

[0024] In addition, the band (100) of the present invention includes an absorbent lining (10) which is a surface that comes into contact with the skin of the foot; and an elastic outer fabric (20) which is formed of a material that is more elastic than the absorbent lining (10) and is formed integrally with the absorbent lining (10).

[0025] In addition, the hoop (110) of the present invention includes a facing portion (115) where the elastic outer fabric (20) and the absorbent lining (10) are opposed to each other; a first hoop surface (112) which is a portion of the elastic outer fabric (20) facing the absorbent lining (10) at the facing portion (115); and a second hoop surface (114) which is a portion of the absorbent lining (10) facing the elastic outer fabric (20) at the facing portion (115).

[0026] In addition, the first hoop surface (112) and the second hoop surface (114) of the present invention are sewn from the rear to form a sewing line (116); the abutment portion (115) is open except for the area of ​​the sewing line (116), and the second hoop surface (114) is bent so that the small finger tightening portion (121) is inclined toward the small finger (4) and the little finger (5).

[0027] In addition, the sewing line (116) of the present invention and the rear end (113), which is one side of the first hoop (110), are spaced apart to form a free end (117); and the sewing line (116) is formed to be inclined with respect to the rear end (113).

[0028] In addition, the band (100) of the present invention has a length that progresses in the transverse direction of the foot from the hoop (110); a length that changes from transverse to longitudinal at the small joint tightening portion (121); and a length that progresses in the longitudinal direction of the foot at the longitudinal tightening portion (122).

[0029] In addition, the above-mentioned tightening part (122) of the present invention is inserted into and passes through the tightening groove (111) of the hoop (110) surrounding the metatarsal bone (6).

[0030] In addition, the above-mentioned longitudinal joint (122) of the present invention diagonally crosses from the ring finger (4) and little finger (5) to the inner side of the longitudinal arch (8).

[0031] In addition, the hoop (110) of the present invention exposes the thumb (1), index finger (2) and middle finger (3) of the foot forward; the little finger tightening portion (121) wraps around the little finger (4) and ring finger (5) of the foot and does not expose them to the outside.

[0032] The foot wearable band for foot correction according to the present invention is easy to manufacture and simple by forming the band into a belt shape, and is easy to wear. The band tightens the foot with tension and uses the power of the movement of walking as a corrective force to correct a foot with a deformed structure to a normal structure. The band is formed to a thin thickness, so that socks and shoes can be worn at the same time as the band is worn.

[0033] In addition, the present invention promotes the health of the feet by applying a soft, sweat-absorbing, and antibacterial fabric to the lining that touches the skin of the feet, and by applying an elastic and lightweight material to the outer fabric, it enhances the function of correcting the feet and has an excellent wearing effect.

[0034] In addition, the present invention forms a hoop by winding and sewing one end of the band, and by wearing the hoop so that it wraps around the metatarsal bone from the thumb to the little finger, it forms a curved transverse arch so that the Yongcheon point rises upward, thereby having the effect of correcting and preventing hallux valgus.

[0035] In addition, the present invention has the effect of correcting the structure of the foot to treat and prevent plantar fasciitis by forming the longitudinal axis of the band so that the tension of the band extends from the toes through the sole of the foot to the ankle and the longitudinal arch is curved through the tension of the tension band.

[0036] In addition, the present invention has a small ring finger tightening portion of the tightening band that wraps around the ring finger and little finger as it goes down from the instep to the sole, thereby firmly supporting the ring finger and little finger, which are responsible for stability and balance when standing upright and walking, and the band formed as a single band changes its direction from the transverse direction to the longitudinal direction at the location of the small ring finger tightening portion, thereby having the effect of correcting both the transverse arch and the longitudinal arch.

[0037] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the structure of the foot bones.

[0038] Figure 2(a) is a plan view of Figure 1, and Figure 2(b) is a side view.

[0039] Figure 3 illustrates a foot-wearing band for foot correction according to the present invention, (a) showing a right foot-wearing band, and (b) showing a left foot-wearing band.

[0040] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a foot-wearing band for foot correction according to the present invention being worn on the right foot.

[0041] Figure 5 is a drawing showing an absorbent lining and an elastic outer material in a foot wearable band for foot correction according to the present invention.

[0042] FIG. 6 illustrates a hoop in a foot-wearing band for foot correction according to the present invention, (a) is a drawing of a state in which the wearer looks straight ahead, and (b) is a perspective view focusing on the tightening groove and the mating portion.

[0043] Fig. 7 is a drawing showing the sole of the right foot wearing a foot-wearing band for foot correction according to the present invention.

[0044] Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the right foot wearing a foot-wearing band for foot correction according to the present invention, viewed from the rear.

[0045] Figure 9 is a perspective view of the right foot wearing a foot-wearing band for foot correction according to the present invention, viewed from the front.

[0046] Fig. 10 is a side view showing a state of wearing a foot wearable band for foot correction according to the present invention, (a) is a side view after landing on the ground, and (b) is a side view in a state where the foot is separated from the ground.

[0047] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings so that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field can easily implement the present invention.

[0048] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 8, the foot correction band according to the present invention is a band (100) that is worn on the foot to normally correct and maintain the structure of the foot by making the transverse arch (7) and the longitudinal arch (8) curve normally.

[0049] In a band (100) that is made in the shape of a belt and is worn on the foot to correct the structure of the foot,

[0050] A hoop (110) formed by winding one end of the above band (100) and forming a tightening groove (111) inside, and inserting five metatarsal bones (6) from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5) to be accommodated inside the tightening groove (111) to tighten the transverse arch (7) of the foot in the transverse direction; and

[0051] A ring finger tightening portion (121) is formed that is integrally connected from the hoop (110) and wraps around the ring finger (4) and the little finger (5) while progressing from the instep to the sole, and a longitudinal tightening portion (122) that extends integrally from the ring finger tightening portion (121) and longitudinally crosses from the ring finger (4) and the little finger (5) through the sole to the inner side of the heel to tighten the longitudinal arch (8) of the foot in the longitudinal direction is formed, and an ankle grip portion (123) that extends integrally from the longitudinal tightening portion (122) and wraps around the ankle is formed, and a tightening belt (120) is provided with a first connecting portion (124) and a second connecting portion (125) on different surfaces of the ankle grip portion (123).

[0052] When standing and walking, the feet are where the majority of body weight is concentrated. To effectively distribute and absorb this weight, the normal foot's structure requires an arch with an appropriate curvature. A foot with an appropriately curvature supports the body and promotes proper posture.

[0053] However, if the structure of the foot is deformed due to an abnormality in the bones, joints, or muscles, pain occurs and is felt not only in the feet but also throughout the body, including the legs and waist, when standing upright and walking.

[0054] These deformities of the feet can occur in pregnant women, whose smooth muscles are more prone to relaxation due to hormonal changes, and can also occur in anyone who has lived in an incorrect posture for a long time.

[0055] Therefore, the present invention corrects and rectifies deformed deformation of the foot and maintains the foot in a proper structure by tightening the foot in an appropriate position through the tension of the band (100), thereby restoring and maintaining the foot in a normal structure.

[0056] Among the foot structures, in order to correct the arch (8), one end of a belt-shaped band (100) is wound round to form a hoop (110), and the hoop (110) is tightened with tension so that it wraps around the metatarsal bones (6) from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5). The transverse arch (7) of the foot tightened by the hoop (110) is corrected to curve in the direction in which the Yongcheon point (9) rises.

[0057] A tightening belt (120) extends from the hoop (110), and the longitudinal tightening portion (122) of the tightening belt (120) tightens the ring finger (4), little finger (5) and heel from the sole of the foot, thereby correcting the arch of the foot (8) to be curved.

[0058] Accordingly, the transverse arch (7) and the longitudinal arch (8) are formed to be curved by the tension of the hoop (110) and the longitudinal tightening portion (122), thereby assisting in correcting and maintaining the normal structure of the foot. With the tension formed in the band (100), the ankle grip portion (123) of the tightening belt (120) wraps around and fixes the ankle.

[0059] The band (100) according to the present invention is formed in the shape of a single belt, and by winding one end to form a hoop (110), it can correct the curvature of both the transverse arch (7) and the longitudinal arch (8), and socks and shoes can be worn at the same time.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 3, in the present invention, the forward direction refers to the direction from the center of the foot toward the toes, and the rearward direction refers to the direction opposite to the forward direction, toward the heel. Accordingly, when the band (100) of the present invention is worn, the rear edge (113) designated in the drawing is positioned toward the heel, and is therefore referred to as the rear edge (113).

[0061] Additionally, "inner" refers to the direction toward the opposite foot from the center of the foot, while "outer" refers to the opposite direction. For example, for the right foot, "inner" refers to the left, and "outer" refers to the right. For the left foot, "inner" refers to the right, and "outer" refers to the left.

[0062] Additionally, the upper part refers to the direction from the center of the foot toward the instep, and the lower part refers to the direction opposite to the upper part, toward the sole of the foot.

[0063] As shown in Figure 1, the bones of the foot include the calcaneus, which is the heel bone at the back, and the talus, navicular, cuboid, and cuneiform bones in front of the calcaneus. In front of these are the metatarsals (6), and in front of the metatarsals (6) are the phalanges.

[0064] Also, starting from the leftmost toe on the right foot, they are sequentially referred to as the thumb (1), index finger (2), middle finger (3), ring finger (4), and little finger (5).

[0065] Since the bone that primarily functions in the band (100) of the present invention is the metatarsal bone (6), a symbol is assigned to the metatarsal bone (6), but no symbols are assigned to other bones. However, since it is self-evident that other bones are affected and corrected according to the metatarsal bone (6), an explanation of the corrective effect of other bones according to the correction of the metatarsal bone (6) is omitted.

[0066] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, in the structure of a normal foot, a transverse arch (7) is formed by an imaginary line connecting five metatarsal bones (6) in the transverse direction, and when the foot is viewed from the side, a longitudinal arch (8) is formed by an imaginary line connecting the toes to the heel. The transverse arch (7) and the longitudinal arch (8) are formed by being curved so as to be convex upward.

[0067] The foot correction band according to the present invention is a band (100) worn on the foot to correct the structure of the foot. When the transverse arch (7) and longitudinal arch (8) are formed low or deformed to a shape requiring correction, the band (100) of the present invention is used to correct them to a normal structure.

[0068] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the band (100) of the present invention is divided into a band (100) worn on the right foot and a band (100) worn on the left foot. Referring to FIG. 3, when the band (100) is stretched horizontally so that the first connecting portion (124) is visible, the band (100) worn on the right foot has the hoop (110) positioned on the left, and the band (100) worn on the left foot has the hoop (110) positioned on the right. Since the band (100) worn on the right foot and the band (100) worn on the left foot are symmetrical and have the same configuration and structure, the present invention will be described with a focus on the band (100) worn on the right foot.

[0069] In order to correct a deformed foot, a foot-wearing band for foot correction according to the present invention is manufactured in the shape of a single continuous band as illustrated in FIGS. 3 to 6, and a portion of one end is wound and sewn to form a hoop (110), and the portion not wound by the hoop (110) is formed as a tightening band (120). The transverse arch (7) is corrected by the hoop (110), and the longitudinal arch (8) is corrected by the tightening band (120). FIG. 9 illustrates correction of the transverse arch (7) through the band (100), and FIG. 10 illustrates correction of the longitudinal arch (8). As illustrated in Fig. 10, the band (100) is tensioned and tightens the arch (8) when the foot lands on the ground (Fig. 10(a)), and when the foot comes off the ground, the curvature of the arch (8) becomes more severe due to the tension (Fig. 10(b)). The direction of the arrows indicated in Fig. 10 indicates the direction of the arch. In Fig. 10(a), when the foot touches the ground, the arch is stretched and stretched forward and backward, and in Fig. 10(b), when the foot comes off the ground, the arch is tightened by the tension of the band (100), and the front and rear ends of the foot are tightened in a direction where they come closer to each other.

[0070] In order to correct the transverse arch (7) and the longitudinal arch (8) using a band (100), the band (100) is made of an elastic material, and the lining and the outer fabric are formed of different materials. Since the lining is the surface that directly contacts the skin of the foot, a fabric with a soft feel to ensure comfort for the wearer, an antibacterial function to prevent inflammation, and a moisture-wicking and quick-drying function to quickly dry sweat can be used. In the present invention, to emphasize the moisture-wicking and quick-drying function, it is referred to as an absorbent lining (10).

[0071] Additionally, the outer fabric may be made of a material with moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties, and may be made of a lightweight and elastic fabric. The outer fabric of the present invention is referred to as an elastic outer fabric (20). The elastic outer fabric (20) is formed integrally with the absorbent lining (10) by being overlapped, and is made of a material that is more elastic than the absorbent lining.

[0072] A band (100) having functionality is provided by using the absorbent lining (10) on the surface in contact with the skin and using an elastic outer fabric (20) on the outer surface of the absorbent lining (10). However, in addition to the above-described functions, fabrics having various functions such as light generation and raising properties can be used for the absorbent lining (10) and the elastic outer fabric (20).

[0073] Since the band (100) of the present invention has elasticity, when the band (100) in the shape of a belt is pulled in the direction of tension, tension is formed in the band (100), and the foot is tightened at an appropriate strength and position with that tension, and the power of the movement called 'walking' can be used as a corrective force to correct the structure of the foot.

[0074] In addition, even if the absorbent lining (10) and the elastic outer material (20) are overlapped to form a single band (100) in the shape of a belt, the thickness is maintained at a very thin level, so that socks and shoes can be worn even after wearing the band (100) of the present invention on bare feet. In addition, although the description assumes that the band (100) of the present invention is worn on bare feet, it is not excluded that the band (100) of the present invention is worn while wearing socks or the like.

[0075] A hoop (110) is formed by partially wrapping and sewing one end of a band (100) in the shape of a continuous belt. The hoop (110) has a circular groove shape, and the hollow space formed inside is referred to as a tightening groove (111).

[0076] When forming the above hoop (110), the elastic outer fabric (20) is brought into contact with the absorbent lining (10). The area where the elastic outer fabric (20) and the absorbent lining (10) face each other is referred to as the abutment portion (115).

[0077] In the above-mentioned abutment portion (115), the portion of the elastic outer fabric (20) that abuts against the absorbent lining (10) is referred to as the first hoop surface (112), and the portion of the absorbent lining (10) that abuts against the elastic outer fabric (20) is referred to as the second hoop surface (114). In Fig. 6(a), the first hoop surface (112) is partially covered by the second hoop surface (114). In Fig. 6(b), the abutment portion (115) is indicated by a rectangular area drawn with a dotted line, and the first hoop surface (112) and the second hoop surface (114) areas are indicated by hatched areas.

[0078] The above-mentioned abutment portion (115) is formed in a roughly rectangular shape, and the first hoop surface (112) and the second hoop surface (114) are sewn at the rear to form a sewing line (116). Here, the rear refers to the direction toward the heel when the band (100) of the present invention is worn. It is preferable that the sewing line (116) be formed in a zigzag shape if possible to prevent the occurrence of wrinkles.

[0079] When sewing the first hoop surface (112) and the second hoop surface (114), the sewing line (116) is sewn at an angle so that the second hoop surface (114) is not horizontal but inclined. That is, a certain angle is formed between the sewing line (116) and the rear edge (113) of the first hoop surface (112). The rear edge (113) refers to the rear edge of the first hoop surface (112). Since the rear refers to the direction toward the heel, when the band (100) is worn on the foot, the rear edge (113) faces toward the heel.

[0080] When sewing the first hoop surface (112) and the second hoop surface (114) at the above-mentioned abutment portion (115), the sewing line (116) and the rear edge (113) are placed slightly apart to form a spare edge (117). By forming the sewing line (116) at an angle with respect to the rear edge (113), the second hoop surface (114) is arranged to be inclined upward. This is to enable the little finger tightening portion (121) described later, which continues from the second hoop surface (114), to wrap around the little finger (4) and the little finger (5).

[0081] The above-mentioned abutment portion (115) is sewn only at the lower portions of the first hoop surface (112) and the second hoop surface (114). Therefore, the abutment portion (115) is open except for the portion of the sewing line (116), and the second hoop surface (114) in the unsewn portion can be freely bent without being bound to the first hoop surface (112). As a result, the second hoop surface (114) can be sufficiently bent so that the ring finger tightening portion (121) extending from the second hoop surface (114) can wrap around the ring finger (4) and the little finger (5), so that the ring finger tightening portion (121) can be arranged in a sufficiently inclined direction according to the size and shape of the wearer's foot, and it has excellent versatility for feet of various shapes, positions, and sizes.

[0082] Looking at a method of wearing a hoop (110) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the toes are deeply inserted into the tightening groove (111) so that the hoop (110) wraps around the metatarsal (6) of the thumb (1) and the metatarsal (6) of the little finger (5). The hoop (110) is tensioned, and the tension tightens the metatarsal (6) of the thumb (1) and the metatarsal (6) of the little finger (5) in a direction that brings them closer to each other, and the transverse arch (7) is bent in a direction that causes the Yongcheon point (9) to rise.

[0083] In this way, the transverse arch (7) can be corrected normally, and hallux valgus, in which the metatarsal bone (6) of the thumb (1) is tilted inward, can be treated.

[0084] As illustrated in FIGS. 3 to 6, the band (100) of the present invention is provided in a single continuous belt shape, and one end is wound to form a hoop (110), and the portion extending from the hoop (110) is referred to as a tightening band (120). As illustrated in FIG. 3, the tightening band (120) is divided (separated) into a small joint tightening portion (121), a longitudinal tightening portion (122), and an ankle grip portion (123) according to its function. However, the small joint tightening portion (121), the longitudinal tightening portion (122), and the ankle grip portion (123) are connected integrally in a belt shape, and are names that are referred to separately according to their positions.

[0085] The above-mentioned ring finger tightening portion (121) is a portion that is integrally connected to the second hoop surface (114) of the hoop (110) and is a portion that wraps the ring finger (4) and little finger (5) of the foot from top to bottom when the band (100) is worn. The ring finger (4) and little finger (5) are wrapped by the ring finger tightening portion (121) as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7 and are not exposed to the outside.

[0086] The ring finger (4) and little finger (5) help to stably support body weight and maintain balance when standing upright and walking. Therefore, by wrapping and strengthening the ring finger (4) and little finger (5) through the little finger tightening part (121) of the present invention, the ring finger (4) and little finger (5) can firmly support body weight when standing upright and walking.

[0087] On the other hand, the thumb (1), index finger (2), and middle finger (3) are the points of application of the force that pushes the ground when walking. Therefore, by exposing the thumb (1), index finger (2), and middle finger (3) to the upper part of the hoop (110) as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, they can come into contact with the ground, which sensitively detects information about dynamics and changes occurring during walking, allowing the muscles and joints to walk with appropriate strength.

[0088] Referring to Fig. 7, the small finger tightening portion (121) wraps around the ring finger (4) and little finger (5) from the instep and then descends to the sole. The band (100) extends in the transverse (inner and outer) direction to tighten the transverse arch (7) at the hoop (110), and then the direction of progression changes at the small finger tightening portion (121). The direction of progression of the band (100) changes from transverse to longitudinal (front-back) at the small finger tightening portion (121). Accordingly, the band (100) extends in the longitudinal direction of the foot at the longitudinal tightening portion (122).

[0089] The band (100) of the present invention is provided in a belt shape that is connected as one piece, so that portability and volume can be minimized. In addition, since the direction of movement of the band (100) changes from horizontal to vertical in the above-mentioned weak joint tightening portion (121), both the transverse arch (7) and the longitudinal arch (8) can be tightened and corrected with a single band (100).

[0090] As illustrated in Fig. 7, the ring finger (122) is a portion extending from the ring finger (121). It extends from the ring finger (4) and little finger (5) and extends backward from the sole of the foot, crossing to the heel.

[0091] Since the ring finger (4) and little finger (5) are located on the outside compared to the other toes, the longitudinal joint (122) extends backwards but is placed diagonally across the inside of the foot to the sole.

[0092] As the above-mentioned tightening part (122) extends from the ring finger (4) and little finger (5) to the heel, the tension of the tightening part (122) contracts the ring finger (4) and little finger (5) and the heel, correcting the arch of the foot (8) and causing it to curve.

[0093] The front end of the clasp (122) is caught by the ring finger (4) and little finger (5), and the back end is wrapped around the heel and does not come off.

[0094] The width of the above-mentioned tightening part (122) (the length perpendicular to the direction in which the length of the band (100) runs) can be formed smaller than the width of the hoop (110) or the ankle grip part (123). The function of the above-mentioned tightening part (122) is to form tension in the longitudinal direction of the band (100) to tighten the arch (8), and the width does not need to be excessively large. The width of the above-mentioned tightening part (122) can be modified to be smaller than the width of the hoop (110) or the ankle grip part (123) so as to be suitable for a person with small feet. Therefore, the tightening part (122) suitable for a person with small feet can be formed to have a width smaller than the width of the hoop (110) or the ankle grip part (123), thereby preventing blisters from being formed due to chafing by the tightening part (122) on the sole of the foot and preventing discomfort from being felt when worn.

[0095] *As illustrated in FIG. 8, the ankle grip portion (123) is a portion integrally connected to the longitudinal tightening portion (122) and is a portion where the belt-shaped band (100) ends. The rear end of the longitudinal tightening portion (122) rises from the heel, and the ankle grip portion (123) integrally connected to the longitudinal tightening portion (122) wraps around the ankle. The ankle grip portion (123) rises from the inner side of the transverse arch (7) and wraps around the ankle in the order of the inner side, rear side, and outer side of the ankle.

[0096] In order to maintain the band (100) of the present invention worn on the foot, a first connecting portion (124) and a second connecting portion (125) are formed. The first connecting portion (124) is provided on the elastic outer fabric (20), and the second connecting portion (125) is provided on the absorbent lining (10). That is, the first connecting portion (124) and the second connecting portion (125) are provided on different surfaces.

[0097] After wrapping the ankle with the ankle grip portion (123), the first connecting portion (124) and the second connecting portion (125) are attached to complete wearing of the band (100) of the present invention. In one embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable to connect the first connecting portion (124) and the second connecting portion (125) with Velcro (trade name: Velcro) for convenience, but they may be connected in various ways, such as with buttons.

[0098] The correct position of the ankle (tibia-fibula) covered by the ankle grip (123) is preferably at a point 1 / 4 or 1 / 5 from the heel, when the distance from the heel to the toes is considered 1. This is because the talus shown in Fig. 1 is a bone that distributes the body's load to the 26 bones of the foot and transmits the force of the foot pushing the ground when walking to the tibia-fibula to obtain propulsion, so when the talus is positioned at a point 1 / 4 or 1 / 5 from the heel, one can stand upright and walk smoothly.

[0099] Accordingly, when the ankle grip part (123) is worn to wrap around the ankle, the band (100) is tensioned, and tension is generated in the hoop (110), the small joint tightening part (121), and the longitudinal tightening part (122) other than the ankle grip part (123), and the ankle grip part (123) receives a force that tends to move forward of the foot due to the tension, which is effective in correcting the foot.

[0100] When explaining how to wear the foot correction band of the present invention, first, a right foot wear band (100) and a left foot wear band (100) are distinguished. As shown in Fig. 3(a), when the first connecting portion (124) is stretched out so that it is visible from the front, the right foot wear band (100) has the hoop (110) positioned on the left, and the left foot wear band (100) has the hoop (110) positioned on the right. The description will be based on the band (100) worn on the right foot.

[0101] When the wearer looks at the first joint (124), the fastening belt (120) of the right foot wearing band (100) is held so that it is on the right and the hoop (110) is on the left, and then the toes of the right foot are inserted into the fastening groove (111) of the hoop (110) so that the hoop (110) extends from the metatarsal bone (6) of the thumb (1) to the metatarsal bone (6) of the little finger (5).

[0102] And the ring finger tightening part (121) of the tightening band (120) wraps around the ring finger (4) and the little finger (5) from the instep to the sole, and the longitudinal tightening part (122) extends from the ring finger (4) and the little finger (5) through the sole to the inner side of the longitudinal arch (8). At this time, the longitudinal tightening part (122) is inserted into the tightening groove (111) of the hoop (110) that wraps around the metatarsal bone (6) and passes through it. And the ankle grip part (123) is raised from the inner side of the longitudinal arch (8) to the inner side of the ankle and wraps around the rear and outer side of the ankle. After wrapping the ankle grip part (123) around the ankle, the second connecting part (125) is attached to the first connecting part (124), but the band (100) is pulled so that sufficient tension is formed.

[0103] The band (100) that has been worn is tightened by the hoop (110) to tighten the transverse arch (7) so that the transverse arch (7) is curved in the direction in which the Yongcheon point (9) rises, and the longitudinal tightening part (122) tightens the longitudinal arch (8) in the direction in which the ring finger (4), little finger (5), and heel come closer, thereby bending the longitudinal arch (8). As a result, the foot is corrected and maintained in a normal structure.

[0104] In addition, the band (100) of the present invention maintains tension to tighten the transverse arch (7) and the longitudinal arch (8) and wraps around the ankle so that the tibia and fibula (the ilium bone extending from the knee to the ankle) of the ankle is positioned at the correct position, 1 / 4 or 1 / 5 from the heel, by the tension of the band (100). As a result, the force acting on the 26 bones of the foot when standing upright and walking is smoothly transmitted to the tibia and fibula, which is effective in foot correction.

[0105] [Explanation of symbols]

[0106] 1: Thumb 2: Index finger 3: Middle finger 4: Ring finger 5: Little finger

[0107] 6: Metatarsal bone 7: Transverse arch 8: Longitudinal arch 9: Yongcheon point

[0108] 10: Absorbent lining 20: Stretch outer fabric

[0109] 100: Band

[0110] 110: Hoop 111: Tightening groove 112: First hoop surface 113: Rear edge 114: Second hoop surface

[0111] 115: Butt joint 116: Sewing line 117: Spare part

[0112] 120: Tightening belt 121: Small joint tightening part 112: Long tightening part

[0113] 123: Ankle grip part 124: First joint part 125: Second joint part

Claims

1. In a band (100) that is formed in a belt shape and corrects the foot, A hoop (110) formed by winding one end of the band (100) and forming a tightening groove (111) inside, and five metatarsal bones (6) from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5) are accommodated inside the tightening groove (111) to tighten the foot laterally to form a transverse arch (7); and A tightening band (120) is formed in the form of a belt-shaped integral part in the hoop (110), and a ring finger tightening part (121) is formed to wrap around the ring finger (4) and the little finger (5) while progressing from the instep to the sole, and a longitudinal tightening part (122) is formed that extends integrally from the ring finger tightening part (121) and longitudinally crosses from the ring finger (4) and the little finger (5) through the sole to the inner side of the heel to tighten the longitudinal arch (8) of the foot, and an ankle grip part (123) is formed that extends integrally from the longitudinal tightening part (122) and wraps around the ankle, and a first connecting part (124) and a second connecting part (125) are provided on different surfaces in the ankle grip part (123). Foot wear band for foot correction.

2. In paragraph 1, The above band (100) Absorbent lining (10), which is the surface that comes into contact with the skin of the foot; and A stretch outer fabric (20) formed of a material more elastic than the absorbent lining (10) and formed as a single body by covering the absorbent lining (10); Foot wear band for foot correction.

3. In paragraph 2, The above hoop (110) is The above elastic outer fabric (20) and the absorbent lining (10) are facing each other at the facing portion (115); The first hoop surface (112), which is the portion of the elastic outer fabric (20) that is aligned with the absorbent lining (10) in the above-mentioned facing portion (115); Including the second hoop surface (114), which is the portion of the absorbent lining (10) that is against the elastic outer fabric (20) in the above-mentioned facing portion (115); Foot wear band for foot correction.

4. In paragraph 3, The first hoop surface (112) and the second hoop surface (114) are sewn from the rear to form a sewing line (116); The above-mentioned abutment portion (115) is open except for the area of ​​the above-mentioned sewing line (116), and the second hoop surface (114) is bent so that the above-mentioned weak finger tightening portion (121) is inclined toward the ring finger (4) and the little finger (5); Foot wear band for foot correction.

5. In paragraph 4, The above sewing line (116) and the rear end (113) of one side of the first hoop (110) are spaced apart to form a spare end (117); The above sewing line (116) is formed at an angle with respect to the rear edge (113); Foot wear band for foot correction.

6. In paragraph 1, The above band (100) is, The length of the hoop (110) extends transversely across the foot; In the above-mentioned weak joint (121), the length changes from horizontal to vertical; The length of the foot progresses in the longitudinal direction in the above-mentioned longitudinal joint (122); Foot wear band for foot correction.

7. In paragraph 1, The above-mentioned tightening part (122) is inserted into and passes through the tightening groove (111) of the hoop (110) that surrounds the metatarsal bone (6). Foot wear band for foot correction.

8. In paragraph 1, The above-mentioned longitudinal joint (122) Diagonally across from the ring finger (4) and little finger (5) to the inner side of the longitudinal arch (8) Foot wear band for foot correction.

9. In paragraph 1, The above hoop (110) exposes the big toe (1), index finger (2) and middle finger (3) of the foot forward; The above-mentioned ring finger (121) wraps around the ring finger (4) and little finger (5) of the foot and does not expose them to the outside; Foot wear band for foot correction.

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