Goalkeeper Glove Compression Knit for Finger and Wrist Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional goalkeeper gloves lack adequate support and protection for the fingers and wrist, particularly during high-impact actions like blocking and punching a soccer ball, and do not provide optimal grip, ventilation, and comfort.
Innovation Solution
A goalkeeper's glove featuring compression knit areas around the fingers and wrist for support, a three-dimensional punch zone with a grip foil for impact absorption, a ventilation zone for breathability, and a combination of latex and silicone materials for enhanced grip and control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional gloves use basic padding materials, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the protection and support for fingers and wrist is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The glove is divided into multiple functional zones with different knit densities and material properties. Compression knit areas are strategically placed around the proximal interphalangeal joints and radiocarpal joint, while other areas have different knit patterns optimized for their specific functions (grip, ventilation, flexibility). This segmentation allows each zone to provide targeted protection without unnecessary complexity elsewhere.
Solution Approach 2:
The glove integrates multiple materials with complementary properties: compression knit fabric for support, three-dimensional knit for cushioning, grip foil (silicone or rubber) for traction, and latex for palm grip. These composite materials work together to provide comprehensive protection and functionality that single materials cannot achieve alone.
2Reliability
If the glove uses dense materials for grip, then the grip performance is improved, but the ventilation and breathability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the glove have different material densities and knit patterns optimized for their specific functions. The palm and finger surfaces use denser materials (latex, grip foil) for maximum grip, while the back of the hand and finger joints use more open knit patterns for ventilation. This local differentiation allows the glove to achieve both excellent grip and adequate breathability simultaneously.
3Strength
If the glove includes extensive padding and support structures, then the protection is improved, but the flexibility and dexterity are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The glove uses dynamic knit structures that can adapt to movement. The compression knit areas provide support while allowing natural joint motion, and the three-dimensional knit cushioning compresses and rebounds with impact. The materials are designed to be rigid enough for protection but flexible enough for natural hand movement, balancing protection with dexterity.
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AI summary
A glove for a goalkeeper includes a base knit and a plurality of fingers. Two or more of the fingers can include a compression knit area configured to be located circumjacent the proximal interphalangeal joint of the fingers of a wearer. A wrist collar with a compression knit area can be configured to be located circumjacent the radiocarpal joint of a wearer. The compression knit areas of the fingers and the wrist collar can be configured to provide support to the fingers and wrist of a wearer, respectively, in a manner similar to athletic tape.