Gloves with enhanced grip strength

Abstract

The present invention relates to gloves with enhanced grip strength and, more particularly, to gloves with enhanced grip strength, the gloves having a simple structure while being lightweight so as not to burden the wrist or arm, and capable of instantly increasing grip strength and thus able to be helpful in daily life. The gloves comprise: finger sections into which fingers are inserted; a back-of-hand section that is connected to the finger sections and covers the back of the hand; a palm section that is connected to the finger sections and the back-of-hand section and covers the palm; and a grip strength adjustment member which is elastically stretchable and has one end coupled to the finger sections. The bottom surfaces of the finger sections and the palm section are formed as a double-layer structure such that a guide space is formed therein. Also, the grip strength adjustment member is configured such that at least the other end thereof is exposed to the outside while passing through the finger sections and the back-of-hand section via the guide space, and thus a user can pull the other end and fix the same to the back-of-hand section.

Description

Strength-enhancing gloves

[0001] The present invention relates to grip strength strengthening gloves, and more particularly, to grip strength strengthening gloves that can immediately increase grip strength and thus be helpful in daily life.

[0002] Generally, grip strength refers to the strength of the hand grip, and is strongly correlated with whole body muscle strength, so it is used as a key criterion for diagnosing sarcopenia and aging. Therefore, health status can be easily checked by measuring grip strength.

[0003] Weak grip strength can lead to dropping objects, making repetitive gripping tasks or exercise difficult. In severe cases, it can significantly limit daily activities. Consequently, many people use grip strength machines to improve grip strength. However, grip strength training with these machines is gradual and takes a considerable amount of time, making it difficult to immediately benefit from activities that require grip strength.

[0004] Korean Patent No. 10-1361999 (hereinafter referred to as “cited invention”) discloses a technology in which a finger insertion portion of a motion-assisting glove worn on a user’s hand is configured to move by a linear member that transmits driving force from a driving unit, thereby providing immediate assistance to the user in situations where actual grip strength is required.

[0005] However, the cited invention generates driving force by a motor that constitutes a driving unit, and various electronic components that can control the rotational force or rotational direction of the motor must be provided in the motion-assisting glove, which has a complex structure and a high risk of failure, and due to its considerable weight, the load on the hand increases when worn, which may strengthen grip strength, but also puts a strain on the wrist or arm.

[0006] The present invention is intended to solve the above problems, and the purpose is to provide a grip strength strengthening glove that can be helpful in daily life by immediately increasing grip strength while having a light and simple structure that does not put a strain on the wrist or arm.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a grip strength strengthening glove, comprising: a finger portion into which fingers are inserted; a back portion that is connected to the finger portion and covers the back of the hand; a palm portion that is connected to the finger portion and the back portion of the hand and covers the palm; and a grip strength control member that is formed to have elastic stretchability and has one end joined to the finger portion; wherein the bottom surface of the finger portion and the palm portion are formed as a double structure so that a guide space is formed on the inside, and the grip strength control member is provided so that at least the other end is exposed to the outside while passing through the finger portion and the palm portion through the guide space, so that a user can pull the other end and fix it to the back of the hand.

[0008] In addition, the finger portion may include a thumb portion, an index finger portion, a middle finger portion, a ring finger portion, and a little finger portion, into which a thumb, an index finger, a middle finger, a ring finger, and a little finger are respectively inserted, and the grip strength control member may include a first grip strength control member that branches from a first point of the palm portion and passes through at least two of the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger portions, passes longitudinally through the palm portion, and has the other end exposed to the outside, and a second grip strength control member that passes transversely through the palm portion, passes through the thumb portion, and has the other end exposed to the outside.

[0009] In addition, the present invention further includes a fixing means including a first fixing part having a plate shape, one side of which is connected to the back of the hand and the other side of which is provided with a first Velcro, and a second fixing part having a second Velcro provided on one side of which is formed to extend from an edge of the first fixing part and can be folded toward the first fixing part and can be connected to the first Velcro when folded toward the first fixing part, wherein the other end of the second grip force control member is connected to the other edge of the second fixing part opposite the one edge of the second fixing part at which folding occurs so as to form an integral part, so that the second grip force control member can be pulled as the second fixing part is folded toward the first fixing part.

[0010] In addition, the finger portion includes a thumb portion, an index finger portion, a middle finger portion, a ring finger portion, and a little finger portion, into which a thumb, an index finger, a middle finger, a ring finger, and a little finger are respectively inserted, and the grip force control member may be provided so as to branch from a first point of the palm portion and pass through at least two of the index finger portion, the middle finger portion, the ring finger portion, and the little finger portion, and may be provided so as to additionally branch from a second point located lower than the first point and pass through the thumb portion.

[0011] In addition, the above-mentioned force control member includes an elastic portion that elastically stretches and a non-elastic portion that does not stretch, and at least the other end may be formed of a non-elastic portion.

[0012] According to the present invention, by pulling the other end of the grip force control member and fixing it to the back of the hand, elastic contraction of the fingers occurs, so that the grip force can be immediately increased, and the grip force to be increased can be adjusted depending on the position at which the other end of the grip force control member is fixed on the back of the hand, so that the grip force can be easily increased to the extent required by the user.

[0013] This invention does not include separate electronic components for strengthening the grip strength, so it has a light and simple structure, and does not put a strain on the wrist or arm when worn.

[0014] Figure 1 is a bottom view showing a force-reinforcing glove according to the first embodiment;

[0015] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing that a grip strength control member is provided on the inner side of the finger portion of the grip strength strengthening glove of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 is a bottom view showing the structure of the grip strength control member applied to the grip strength strengthening glove according to the first embodiment.

[0017] Figures 4 and 5 are plan views showing the process of fixing the grip strength control member applied to the grip strength strengthening glove according to the first embodiment by a fixing means.

[0018] Figure 6 is a bottom view showing a force-reinforcing glove according to the second embodiment;

[0019] Figures 7 and 8 are plan views showing the process of fixing a grip strength control member applied to a grip strength strengthening glove according to the second embodiment by a fixing means.

[0020] Fig. 9 is a bottom view showing the structure of a grip strength control member applied to a grip strength strengthening glove according to the third embodiment.

[0021] Fig. 10 is a plan view showing that the force control member according to the third embodiment can be fixed by a fixing means;

[0022] Fig. 11 is a bottom view showing a force-reinforcing glove according to the fourth embodiment;

[0023] Fig. 12 is a plan view showing a state in which a grip strength control member applied to a grip strength strengthening glove according to the fourth embodiment is fixed by a fixing means.

[0024] Fig. 13 is a bottom view showing a force-reinforcing glove according to the fifth embodiment.

[0025] The present invention proposes a grip strength enhancing glove comprising: a finger portion into which fingers are inserted; a back portion that is connected to the finger portion and covers the back of the hand; a palm portion that is connected to the finger portion and the back portion of the hand and covers the palm; and a grip strength controlling member that is formed to elastically stretch and has one end joined to the finger portion; wherein the bottom surface of the finger portion and the palm portion are formed as a double structure so that a guide space is formed on the inside, and the grip strength controlling member is provided so that at least the other end is exposed to the outside while passing through the finger portion and the palm portion through the guide space, so that a user can pull the other end and fix it to the back of the hand.

[0026] The scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, and various modifications may be made by a person having ordinary knowledge in the relevant technical field without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention.

[0027] Hereinafter, the gloves for strengthening the grip strength of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings 1 to 13.

[0028]

[0029] The grip strength strengthening gloves of the present invention include a finger portion (100), a back of the hand portion (200), a palm portion (300), and a grip strength control member (400), as shown in FIGS. 1 to 13, and are configured so that elastic contraction of the finger portion (100) is achieved through the grip strength control member (400).

[0030] The finger portion (100) is formed to fit the user's fingers, and may include a thumb portion (110), an index finger portion (120), a middle finger portion (130), a ring finger portion (140), and a little finger portion (150), into which the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are respectively fitted. In addition, the back of the hand portion (200) is formed to cover the back of the user's hand while being connected to the finger portion (100), and the palm portion (300) is formed to cover the user's palm while being connected to the finger portion (100) and the back of the hand portion (200).

[0031] The palm part (300) and the bottom surface of the finger part (100) connected thereto are formed with a double structure so that a guide space (510) is formed on the inside. For example, the present invention may further include a pad (500) that is coupled to the bottom surface of the finger part (100) where the double structure is not formed and the palm part (300), and the pad (500) may be coupled at least at an edge to the bottom surface of the finger part (100) where the double structure is not formed and the palm part (300) so that a guide space (510) is formed on the inside, as illustrated in FIG. 2. At this time, the guide space (510) is a space where the grip force control member (400) expands and contracts according to the pulling and releasing of the pulling, and may be formed in consideration of the range in which the expandable grip force control member (400) moves. And it is preferable that the pad (500) be made of a soft material so that it can flexibly change according to the movement of the hand, and when combined with the bottom surface of the finger portion (100) and the outer side of the palm portion (300) where a double structure is not formed, it comes into direct contact with an object that the user wants to grip, so it is preferable that it be made of a material that can have a certain level of friction or more.

[0032] The pad (500) forming a double structure on the bottom surface of the finger portion (100) can be formed along the longitudinal direction of the bottom surface of the finger portion (100) from the tip of the finger portion (100) to the palm portion (300) as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 6, and the pad (500) forming a double structure on the palm portion (300) can be formed to extend from the pad (500) forming a double structure on the bottom surface of the finger portion (100). At this time, the guide space (510) formed by the pad (500) forming a double structure on the bottom surface of the finger portion (100) and the guide space (510) formed by the pad (500) forming a double structure on the palm portion (300) are in a mutually connected state.

[0033] The grip force control member (400) is formed to have elastic expansion and contraction, and is provided so that at least the other end is exposed to the outside while passing through the finger portion (100) and the palm portion (300) through the guide space (510). The grip force control member (400) may be formed in the shape of an elastic band or wire, and it is preferable to minimize the foreign feeling caused by the grip force control member (400) when the user grips an object. In addition, the grip force control member (400) may not only have one end coupled to the distal end of the finger portion (100) so that bending can be performed for all joints of a finger, but may also have one end coupled near a joint to be bent in the finger portion (100) so that bending can be performed for some joints of a finger.

[0034] And the grip strength control member (400) can be configured to strengthen the grip strength of at least one of the thumb (110), index finger (120), middle finger (130), ring finger (140), and little finger (150) that constitute the finger portion (100). This is because, depending on the user's physical condition, the environment requiring grip strength, etc., it may be necessary to strengthen the grip strength of all fingers, or it may be necessary to strengthen the grip strength of some fingers.

[0035] For example, when a grip strength control member (400) is provided to strengthen grip strength for at least two fingers excluding the thumb, the grip strength control member (400) may be provided so as to branch off from a first point of the palm (300) and pass through the finger portion (100) requiring grip strength strengthening. As a specific example, the grip strength control member (400) may be provided so as to branch off from the first point of the palm (300) and pass through at least two of the index finger (120), the middle finger (130), the ring finger (140), and the little finger (150). At this time, the first point may be the center of the palm (300) or a point above the center, and the other end of the grip strength control member (400) may be provided so as to penetrate the lower part of the pad (500) and be exposed to the outside.

[0036] As another example, when a grip strength control member (400) is provided to strengthen grip strength for at least three fingers including the thumb, the grip strength control member (400) may be provided so as to branch off from a first point and a second point of the palm (300) and pass through the finger part (100) requiring grip strength strengthening. As a specific example, the grip strength control member (400) may be provided so as to branch off from the first point of the palm (300) and pass through at least two of the index finger (120), the middle finger (130), the ring finger (140), and the little finger (150), as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, and may additionally branch off from a second point located lower than the first point and pass through the thumb part (110). This is to ensure that the same or similar grip strength strengthening is achieved for each of the finger parts (100) on which the grip strength control member (400) is provided. At this time, the force control member (400) can be exposed to the outside at least through the lower end of the pad (500), and the fingers, including the thumb, can be compressed by pulling the other end of the force control member (400) exposed to the outside.

[0037] As another example, when a grip strength control member (400) is provided to strengthen grip strength for at least three fingers including the thumb, the grip strength control member (400) may be provided so that the direction in which the grip strength control member (400) is pulled to strengthen grip strength for the thumb and the direction in which the grip strength control member (400) is pulled to strengthen grip strength for the remaining fingers excluding the thumb are different. As a specific example, as illustrated in FIGS. 6, 9, 11, and 13, the first grip force control member (410) may be branched from a first point of the palm (300) and may pass through at least two of the index finger (120), the middle finger (130), the ring finger (140), and the little finger (150) while passing through the palm (300) in a longitudinal direction and having the other end exposed to the outside, and the second grip force control member (420) may be crosswise passed through the palm (300) while passing through the thumb (110) and having the other end exposed to the outside. This is in consideration of the fact that the direction in which the thumb is curled is different from the direction in which the other fingers are curled, and the degree of grip force strengthening for the thumb and the degree of grip force strengthening for the remaining fingers excluding the thumb may be set differently.

[0038] The grip force control member (400) may be formed so that the entire member can be elastically stretched, or may be formed so as to include a portion that does not stretch. For example, the grip force control member (400) may include an elastic portion (400a) that elastically stretches, and a non-stretchable portion (400b) that does not stretch, as illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10 , and at least the other end may be formed of the non-stretchable portion (400b). By forming at least the other end, which is exposed to the outside and can be fixed to the back of the hand (200), as the non-stretchable portion (400b), the grip force to be strengthened according to the fixing position of the non-stretchable portion (400b) to the back of the hand (200) can be more accurately adjusted. In addition, when configuring the force control member (400), the maximum length and degree of expansion of the force control member (400) can be varied by adjusting the length of the elastic portion (400a) and the non-elastic portion (400b).

[0039] The grip strength control member (400) as described above can be fixed to the back of the hand (200) by the user pulling the other end exposed to the outside. As the other end of the grip strength control member (400) is pulled, the finger part (100) to which one end of the grip strength control member (400) is coupled is elastically compressed, and in this state, the grip strength can be maintained in an enhanced state by fixing the other end of the grip strength control member (400) to the back of the hand (200) as shown in FIGS. 5, 8, and 12. In addition, the degree to which the finger part (100) is compressed can be varied depending on the position at which the other end of the grip strength control member (400) is fixed on the back of the hand (200), so that the grip strength to be increased can be easily adjusted, and the grip strength can be improved as much as the user needs.

[0040] Various methods can be used to pull the exposed portion of the grip force control member (400) and secure it to the back of the hand (200), and the present invention may further include a fixing means (600) provided on the back of the hand (200) to secure the other end of the grip force control member (400). As an example, although not shown in the drawing, the fixing means (600) may be formed in a ring shape and a plurality of them may be provided at regular intervals on the back of the hand (200). At this time, the other end of the grip force control member (400) may be provided with a hook that can be caught on the fixing means (600).

[0041] As another example, the fixing means (600) may include a first fixing part having a plate shape, one side of which is coupled to the back of the hand (200) and the other side of which is provided with a first Velcro, and a second fixing part having a shape corresponding to the first fixing part, which extends from an edge of the first fixing part and can be folded toward the first fixing part, and which has a second Velcro provided on one side of which is coupled to the first Velcro when folded toward the first fixing part. When the fixing means (600) according to the second embodiment is provided, the grip force control member (400) can be fixed to the back of the hand (200) by the coupling between the first Velcro and the second Velcro while positioned between the first fixing part and the second fixing part. When a configuration in which a Velcro coupling is performed in this way is used as the fixing means (600), the grip force control member (400) can be easily fixed and released.

[0042] And the grip force adjustment member (400) may not only be positioned between the first fixing part and the second fixing part depending on the degree of grip force to be strengthened, but also, as illustrated in FIG. 5, a portion adjacent to the other end may be positioned between the first fixing part and the second fixing part. However, in order to firmly fix the grip force adjustment member (400), it is preferable that a Velcro that is coupled with the first Velcro and the second Velcro is provided at the other end of the grip force adjustment member (400), as illustrated in FIG. 10, so that the other end of the grip force adjustment member (400) is positioned between the first fixing part and the second fixing part, thereby allowing coupling with the first fixing part and coupling with the second fixing part. At this time, the Velcro provided at the other end of the grip force adjustment member (400) is preferably provided at the non-elastic part (400b).

[0043] When the grip force control member (400) includes the first grip force control member (410) and the second grip force control member (420) as described above, the other end of the first grip force control member (410) can be pulled past the wrist area near the thumb and fixed to the fixing means (600), and the other end of the second grip force control member (420) can be pulled past the back of the hand (200) area near the little finger and fixed to the fixing means (600). At this time, the other end of the first grip force control member (410) and the other end of the second grip force control member (420) can be fixed not only through a single fixing means (600), but also through a plurality of fixing means (600).

[0044] And when the fixing means (600) is configured to include a first fixing part and a second fixing part, as illustrated in FIG. 11, the other end of the second grip force control member (420) can be integrally coupled with the other edge of the second fixing part opposite the one edge where the folding with the first fixing part is performed. Accordingly, as illustrated in FIG. 12, when the second fixing part is folded toward the first fixing part to fix the other end of the first grip force control member (410), the second grip force control member (420) is pulled, and as the second fixing part is coupled to completely overlap or only partially overlap the first fixing part, the degree of strengthening of the grip force of the thumb through the second grip force control member (420) can be adjusted.

[0045] Meanwhile, in the case where the grip strength control member (400) is provided so as to branch off from the first point of the palm part (300) and pass through the finger part (100) where grip strength reinforcement is required (for example, in the case where the first grip strength control member (410) is provided), the other end of the grip strength control member (400) is pulled so as to pass through the vicinity of the wrist close to the thumb and is fixed to the fixing means (600). Although the grip strength control member (400) is pulled while moving only within the guide space (510), a biased force may be applied only in one direction where the wrapping is made from the palm part (300) to the back of the hand (200), and this may cause the glove to lift or peel off. In order to prevent this, the present invention may further include a bias prevention member (700).

[0046] The anti-bias member (700) may be configured, for example, as a band or wire that elastically expands like the grip strength adjustment member (400), and may be configured to include an expandable portion and a non-expandable portion. The anti-bias member (700) may be provided such that one end is connected to a point of the grip strength adjustment member (400) located at a first point or lower than the first point, and at least the other end is exposed to the outside while passing through the palm part (300) through the guide space (510). In addition, the other end of the anti-bias member (700) is exposed in a direction opposite to the direction in which the grip strength adjustment member (400) is pulled for fixation on the palm part (300), so that the anti-bias member (700) can be pulled and fixed in a direction different from that of the grip strength adjustment member (400).

[0047] As a specific example, when the grip force adjustment member (400) includes a first grip force adjustment member (410) and a second grip force adjustment member (420) as illustrated in FIG. 13, the other end of the first grip force adjustment member (410) may be pulled to pass through the vicinity of the wrist close to the thumb and fixed to the fixing means (600), and at this time, the bias prevention member (700) may be provided so that one end is coupled to a point of the first grip force adjustment member (410) located at the first point or lower than the first point and passes through the palm part (300) through the guide space (510). In addition, the other end of the bias prevention member (700) may be provided so as to be exposed in a direction opposite to the direction in which the first grip force adjustment member (410) is pulled for fixation.

[0048] The other end of the bias-prevention member (700) can be pulled so as to pass through the wrist area close to the hand and fixed to the back of the hand (300). For example, the other end of the bias-prevention member (700) can be fixed through a fixing means (600) including a first fixing part and a second fixing part, and specifically, the second fixing part can be joined to form an integral part with the other edge opposite to the edge where the folding with the first fixing part is performed. Accordingly, when the second fixing part is folded toward the first fixing part, the bias-prevention member (700) can be pulled. Accordingly, even if the first grip force control member (410) is pulled and fixed to the back of the hand (200) as shown in FIG. 12, the pulling of the bias-prevention member (700) is also performed, so that bias of the fixed first grip force control member (410) can be effectively prevented.

[0049] Meanwhile, the grip force control member (400) may be fixed to the back of the hand (200) while passing near the wrist close to the thumb. At this time, the present invention may provide or form a moving guide (700) so that the grip force control member (400) can pass a certain position. For example, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the moving guide (700) may be provided in the shape of an 'ㄱ' hook at the boundary between the back of the hand (200) and the palm (300) near the wrist close to the thumb, and the grip force control member (400) passing from the palm (300) to the back of the hand (200) may be caught on the inside to prevent it from rising any further. As another example, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a guide hole may be formed through the moving guide (700) near the wrist near the thumb among the boundary points between the back of the hand (200) and the palm (300), and a grip force control member (400) passing through the guide space (510) of the palm (300) formed with a double structure may be exposed to the outside through the guide hole.

[0050] The grip strength strengthening gloves of the present invention as described above can help in daily life by immediately increasing grip strength, and since grip strength is increased by simply pulling the grip strength control member (400) and fixing it to the back of the hand (200), it does not include separate electronic components for grip strength strengthening, and thus has a light and simple structure, and does not put a strain on the user's wrist or arm even when worn.

[0051]

[0052] [Explanation of symbols]

[0053] 100: Finger part 110: Thumb part

[0054] 120: index finger 130: middle finger

[0055] 140: ring finger 150: little finger

[0056] 200: Back of the hand

[0057] 300: Palm

[0058] 400: force control member 400a: elastic member

[0059] 400b: Non-elastic part 410: First grip force adjustment member

[0060] 420: Second force control member

[0061] 500: Pad 510: Guide space

[0062] 600: Fixing means

[0063] 700: Anti-bias member

Claims

1. Finger part (100) where the finger is inserted; A back of the hand portion (200) that covers the back of the hand while being connected to the above finger portion (100); A palm part (300) that covers the palm while being connected to the finger part (100) and the back of the hand part (200); and A grip force control member (400) formed to allow elastic stretching and having one end joined to the finger portion (100); including: The bottom surface of the above finger portion (100) and the palm portion (300) are formed in a double structure so that a guide space (510) is formed on the inside. A grip strength strengthening glove characterized in that the above grip strength control member (400) is provided so that at least the other end is exposed to the outside while passing through the finger portion (100) and the palm portion (300) through the guide space (510), so that the user can pull the other end and fix it to the back of the hand (200).

2. In paragraph 1, The above finger part (100) includes a thumb part (110), an index finger part (120), a middle finger part (130), a ring finger part (140), and a little finger part (150) into which the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are respectively inserted, but The grip strength-enhancing gloves are characterized in that the grip strength control member (400) includes a first grip strength control member (410) that branches from a first point of the palm (300) and passes through at least two of the index finger (120), the middle finger (130), the ring finger (140), and the little finger (150) while passing through the palm (300) in a longitudinal direction and the other end of which is exposed to the outside, and a second grip strength control member (420) that passes through the thumb (110) and passes through the palm (300) in a transverse direction and the other end of which is exposed to the outside.

3. In paragraph 2, It further includes a fixing means (600) including a first fixing part having a plate shape, one side of which is connected to the back of the hand (200) and the other side of which is provided with a first Velcro, and a second fixing part having a second Velcro provided on one side of which is formed to extend from an edge of the first fixing part and can be folded toward the first fixing part and is connected to the first Velcro when folded toward the first fixing part. A grip strength strengthening glove characterized in that the other end of the second grip strength control member (420) is integrally connected to the other edge opposite to the one edge where the second fixing member is folded with the first fixing member, so that the second grip strength control member (420) is pulled as the second fixing member is folded toward the first fixing member.

4. In paragraph 1, The above finger part (100) includes a thumb part (110), an index finger part (120), a middle finger part (130), a ring finger part (140), and a little finger part (150) into which the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are respectively inserted, but A grip strength strengthening glove characterized in that the grip strength control member (400) is provided so as to branch from a first point of the palm (300) and pass through at least two of the index finger (120), the middle finger (130), the ring finger (140), and the little finger (150), and is additionally provided so as to branch from a second point located lower than the first point and pass through the thumb (110).

5. In paragraph 1, The above-mentioned grip strength control member (400) includes an elastic portion (400a) that elastically stretches and a non-elastic portion (400b) that does not stretch, and is characterized in that at least the other end is made of the non-elastic portion (400b).

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