DE10084580C2 - Embroidered compression glove and process for its manufacture - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to knitted compression hand shoes and process for their manufacture. The term com Here, pressure gloves mean a glove that does this is designed, a precise, certain pressure in all Exercise areas of the hand, the pressure depending on the Application may be even or uneven. Such a hand shoes have a variety of uses, e.g. B. the Auswir to alleviate or prevent illnesses such as Edema and swelling, arthritis as well as cramps and fatigue phenomena. In particular, they are used in the treatment of Lymphedema applied.

The hand has a complicated shape and has many cones doors, fat deposits and muscles. The palm of your hand primarily has transverse folds that line the lines correspond along which the skin folds when the hand is closed. The proximal and distal palm folds mark the skin boundaries of countless longitudinal fibers the fascia of the palm. The opposite fold of the Thumb falls with the lateral border of the middle fascia triangle of the palm together. It marks the boundary between the immovable middle palm skin and the be movable palm skin that moves with the thumb. The Fat pads have great functional importance by being provide cushioning against external pressure. Also enables their suppleness that the hand is wrapped around objects can.

Traditionally, compression gloves are made from uniform elastic material (knitted fabric, knitted fabric, fabric) in one uniform material structure. The adaptation to the individual needs of the compression glove wearer  follows via three-dimensional contouring, Cut or sewing techniques.

One of the main problems with this traditional com encountered pressure gloves, is the inconvenience by creating areas with excessive chip excessive or flaccidness if caused closes the hand when in use. This can be in the treatment of lymphedema can be a particular problem where it occurs in the flaccid areas to undesirable fluid retention can come.

DE 40 91 302 C2 is a support bandage for tendon sheaths inflammation known, consisting of a cylindrical elastic material, consist of a single fabric, knitted with Plastic yarns. To improve comfort and the Adaptability is the elasticity properties of the Support bandage in predetermined impregnation areas by Auf bringing emulsions or solutions changed to thereby according to the need for tendonitis to fulfill the required support and holding function.

The purpose of the tendon sheath support association is through Unterbin the elasticity of the area or the reinforcement of the Traction to restrict the freedom of movement of the diseased hand and to keep them still.

In contrast to the support association mentioned above, the Kom pressure glove not a support and holding but a com pressure function of the tissue, with the purpose of reducing edema ren. The hand must have full freedom of movement. of half the elasticity and flexibility of the knitted fabric for Compression gloves vary, but never elimi be kidneyed.  

It is particularly noteworthy that the air permeability the compression glove, which a be in edema patients has an influence on the breathability of the skin, in Connection with compression therapy must be maintained - which would be prevented by impregnating the glove.

It is an object of the invention to be a compression glove to sit in, with the hand closed excessively avoid slack or tense areas.

This object is achieved with the features of claims 1 and 15. advantageous Refinements and developments are in the dependent claims described.

In a first aspect, the present invention provides one knitted compression glove that has at least one attached has a fitted area, the at least one adapted area Area integrated into the knitted fabric of the glove and has an extensibility different from that of the neighboring ones Different parts of the glove.

The term "extensibility" here refers to the amount of one Force that is required to move the knitted fabric around a certain one Stretch amount.

The phrase "integrated in" means herein that the at least one adapted area would be in the knitted fabric is incorporated during the manufacturing process, so that a seamless transition between the at least one adapted Area and the adjacent parts of the glove. The Integrated incorporation is to be under of fastening methods such as attaching strips of material to the outside the glove after its manufacture.

The present invention provides a knitted dressing sion glove that has at least one adapted area, the at least one adapted area integrated into the Glove is knitted in and has an extensibility that is differs from that of neighboring parts of the glove.  

The phrase "integrated knitted" herein means that the threads of the fitted area by knitting with the threads the adjacent parts of the glove are connected so that a seamless transition between the at least one adapted Area and the adjacent parts of the glove. In One embodiment uses to knit the at least one the same area as the yarn used to knit the neighboring parts used. In an alternative embodiment other yarns are used to form the at least one knit custom area.

It was found that the presence of the customized ranges described above the problem of areas with excessive flaccidity or chip avoidance. Each customized area can be a higher or higher a lower stretch than the neighboring parts of the hand have shoes, and may have an extensibility that is different from that of some other or any other adapted area che differs. Preferably all have customized areas lower stretch than the basic knitted fabric of the hand shoe.

The adjusted areas can be anywhere on the glove be ordered to the desired goal, areas excessive To eliminate tension or flaccidity. virtue the glove includes a wrist area and one distal hand area (towards the fingers tip), the adapted areas advantageously all are arranged in the hand area. It is even more preferred that the adjusted areas are arranged in regions of the hand area are where there are problems of excessive flaccidity or tension on the skin figsten occur. This includes one or more of the following Areas: a region that corresponds to the hand area that the distal palm fold and an area on either side of it covered over at least part of the length of the fold preferably over the entire length of the fold; a region that one  Area of the hand that corresponds to the thumb ball fold and a Area on both sides thereof over at least part of the Length of the fold, preferably the entire length of the fold, around summarizes; a region that corresponds to an area of the hand that between two knuckles and preferably all knuckles smile lies; a region that corresponds to an area of the hand that in the space between the thumb and the index finger on at least one side of the palm and back of the hand side of the hand and preferably on both sides; and a region that is an area of hand in the middle of the Corresponds to the back of the hand. In particular, it is preferred that in all of the regions listed above integrated knitted Be are richly arranged.

In the event that adapted areas in the space between between the thumb and forefinger both on the palms side as well as on the back of the hand can the adjusted area on the palm side and on the Back of the hand connected to a single customized Form an area with even stretch, but it can also two discrete customized areas with different Extensibility. The adapted one is preferred Area on the palm side larger than that on the back of the hand kenseite. The adapted range is advantageously in the Gap between thumb and forefinger both on hand on the flat side as well as on the back of the hand with a lower one Elasticity provided as that of the basic knitted fabric. By doing Case that an adjusted area in the space between Thumb and index finger only on one side of the palm side and back of hand is present or on both sides is present, but a single area with even Elasticity forms, it is preferred that the individual be fit has a lower stretch than that of the Basic knits and that of the other adjusted areas Has.  

Suitably the maximum stretch is the adjusted one Areas of the glove 30% to 110%. Typically is the maximum stretch of the fitted areas of the glove 40% to 100%, in more typical cases 50% to 80%.

Suitably the maximum stretch of the neighboring one is Parts of the glove that go around the fitted areas lie, 50% to 115%, in still more typical cases 80% to 110%.

The different elasticity of the adapted areas can can be effected in many ways, e.g. B. by incorporating thermosetting threads in the above-mentioned areas, the thermoset threads are heat-hardened by applying heat become. By adjusting the proportion of thermosetting threads the elasticity of the adjusted areas can be regulated.

Preferably, the different stretchability is achieved by using different, e.g. B. denser, meshes in the adapted areas Chen causes. This has the advantage that the number of processing steps in the manufacture of the product is reduced. In addition, this method allows the extensibility to be regulated within fine tolerances by making fine adjustments to the type of stitch. Examples of mesh types that can be used for the customized areas are bead catch, float catch 1 × 1 rib and 1 × 1 (half-gauge) bead catch. If the adapted areas are realized by changing the mesh, these areas generally have a different thickness from the neighboring areas of the glove.

The adapted area in the region advantageously has which corresponds to the area of the hand that the distal palm chenfalte and an area on either side of it along one The length of the palm fold covers, the adjusted area in the region that corresponds to the hand area that the thumb ball  lenfold and an area on either side of it along one Length of the fold covered, the adjusted area in the region, the hand area in the space between the thumb and the index finger on the palm side and on the back of the hand side of the hand, and the adjusted area in the Region that is an area of the hand in the middle of the back of the hand corresponds to every 1 × 1 (half density) bead catch stitch; the adapted area in the region that corresponds to the hand area, that lies between the knuckles advantageously points Stitches that are knitted so that all needles are on Perl catch with floating threads (non-knitting needles) are. The basic knitted fabric of the glove is advantageously so knitted that all the needles are beading.

The glove according to the present invention can be in one A plurality of pieces are knitted and then sewn together or can be made in one piece along one individual seam is sewn, or can be sewn as a single, seam loose piece to be knitted. The advantage of knitting in one only piece is that only one seam (opposite many seams) or even no seam at all, what the number of process steps required is reduced. Je weni The more stitching there is, the less the skin underneath irritated by the presence of such seams.

The glove can be made from one or a plurality of yarns have different materials, e.g. B. nylon, cotton, Viscose, polypropylene and polyester. Preferably the yarn made of nylon. A particularly suitable type of nylon is 2/78/20 nylon. The most preferred yarn is nylon that is branded TACTEL is called and which has the advantage of the same To have strength like nylon and also a particularly high one To have softness, which is particularly important in the present field of application which is advantageous. The yarn is combined with elasti used yarn. The elastic yarn can be any of the commonly used elastic yarns, e.g. B. Latex  or synthetic elastanes, such as LYCRA. Preferably that LYCRA yarn on what the well-known disadvantage of latex that at can cause allergic reactions to some people, ver avoids.

The total weight of the glove is typically in the range from 300 g / m ² to 600 g / m ² . The weight of the base material of the glove is typically in the range from 300 g / m ² to 550 g / m ² , in particular in the range from 315 g / m ² to 500 g / m ² .

Suitably, the base material for a standard weight glove can have a weight of about 468 g / m ² .

For a light glove, a suitable base material can have a weight of approximately 384 g / m ² .

The material of the glove can be used in different ways to be knitted. The basic knitted fabric preferably has two-pass fabric made of right-left or right-right knitted nylon, a ver knitted elastic yarn and incorporated elastic yarn on. Two-pass knitwear offers an advantageous level of customization sungsfähigkeit.

The glove according to the invention can be with or without finger areas depending on the exact application.

In a second aspect, the invention relates to a method for Making a compression glove that one step includes making the glove so that it has at least one has adapted area, wherein the at least one is fit area integrated into the knitted fabric of the glove works and has an elasticity that differs from that the neighboring parts of the glove.

Reference is now made to the figures, in which FIGS. 2 to 6 show a preferred but not restrictive embodiment of the invention.

Figure 1 is a palm side drawing of the hand illustrating some features referred to herein.

Fig. 2 shows a view of the palm side of the glove according to the Invention.

Fig. 3 shows a view of the back of the hand of the glove according to the Invention.

Figures 4 through 6 illustrate stitch patterns used in the glove shown in Figures 2 and 3.

In Fig. 1, the reference numerals designate the following features:

• 1. Distal palm fold
• 2. thenar fold
• 3. thenar
• 4. wrist crease

In Fig. 2 is a view of the palm of the glove is shown according to the present invention. As can be seen, this side of the glove has three fitted areas 5 , 6 , 7 surrounded by base material 8 : a region 5 corresponding to the hand area covering the distal palm fold and an area on either side thereof; a region 6 corresponding to a hand area covering the thumb ball crease and an area on both sides thereof, and a region 7 corresponding to a hand area in the space between the thumb and the finger. This embodiment also has finger regions 9 .

The adapted main area 7 essentially sits in the body of the hand. For a medium-sized glove, the depth of the fitted main section 7 as shown in this embodiment may be about 5 cm and the width of the fitted main section 7 may be around 7 cm, although fitted sections of any suitable size can be used.

Typically, the matched area of region 5 , which corresponds to the hand area covering the distal palm fold, may comprise about 3% of the total area of the glove and have a knit thickness in the range of 1.02 mm to 1.10 mm.

The adapted region of region 6 , which corresponds to a hand area covering the crease of the thumb, can suitably cover about 4% of the total area of the glove and typically have a knitted thickness in the range of 1.02 mm to 1.10 mm.

Similarly, the fitted area of region 7 , which corresponds to a hand area in the space between the thumb and forefinger on the palm side of the glove, can typically cover about 5% of the total area of the glove.

Typically, the adjusted region of region 7 , which corresponds to the area of the hand in the space between the thumb and the forefinger on the palm side, can have a knitted thickness in the range from 1.06 mm to 1.17 mm.

For a standard weight glove, the knitted thickness of the adjusted region 5 region, corresponding to the hand area covering the distal palm fold, may typically be about 1.15 mm, while for a light weight glove, the knitted thickness of this region may be about 1, Can be 11 mm.

The base material can suitably be a knitted thickness in the loading range from 1 mm to 1.07 mm. The is preferably Knit thickness of the base material for a glove with Stan dard weight about 1.05 mm and for a glove with low Weight preferably 1.01 mm.

Fig. 3 shows the back of the hand shoe of the invention. As can be seen, this side of the glove has five adapted areas 11 , 12 , 13 : the regions corresponding to the hand areas between the knuckles 11 , a region 12 which corresponds to a hand area in the space between the thumb and the index finger, and a region 13 which corresponds to a hand area in the middle of the back of the hand.

The regions corresponding to the areas of the hand between the knuckles 11 have a thickness which differs from the base material 8 , which enables these regions to sit between the knuckles. Often, and as shown in this embodiment, the size of the fitted areas between the ankles 11 increases toward the thumb. Typically, the length of these adapted areas between the ankles 11 may be 5 cm, 3.5 cm and 2 cm for a medium-sized glove.

The fitted region 13 , which corresponds to a hand area in the middle of the back of the hand, is typically 6 cm from the wrist of a medium-sized glove. This area, like the index finger and thumb, tends to wrinkle when excess material becomes slack when the hand is closed.

The customized areas on the back of the hand can, like that adapted areas on the palm side, adapted area different sizes.

On the back of the hand, the adapted areas 11 , which are arranged in the regions of the glove that correspond to the area between the knuckles, can comprise approximately 1% of the total area of the glove.

Suitably, the adapted areas 11 , which correspond to the regions between the knuckles, have a knitted fabric thickness in the range from 1.02 mm to 1.10 mm. The knitted fabric of the adapted areas 11 can suitably be approximately 1.08 mm for a glove with a standard weight and approximately 1.04 mm for a glove with a low weight.

The adapted areas 12 , which correspond to a hand area in the space between the thumb and the index finger on the back of the hand, can make up about 0.5% of the total area of the glove.

A suitable range of knitted thicknesses for this adapted region 12 in the space between the thumb and the index finger can be 1.10 mm to 1.17 mm. A knitted fabric thickness of about 1.15 mm is a suitable thickness for the area 12 , which corresponds to the hand area in the space between the thumb and the index finger on the back of the hand, a glove with a standard weight and a knitted fabric thickness of about 1.11 mm can be a suitable one Thickness for this adjusted area 12 for a light weight glove.

Similarly, the adapted area 13 of the glove, which corresponds to the area of the hand in the middle of the back of the hand, can represent approximately 1.5% of the total area of the glove.

A typical range for the knitted thickness of the adapted area 13 of the glove, which corresponds to the area of the hand in the middle of the back of the hand, can be 1.10 mm to 1.17 mm. Typically, the thickness can be 1.15 mm for a standard weight glove and 1.11 mm for a light glove.

Figure 4 illustrates a preferred stitch pattern used for region 5 corresponding to the hand area that includes the distal palm fold and an area on either side thereof; for region 6 , which corresponds to the hand area comprising the thumb ball fold and an area on both sides thereof (the region being 1.08 mm thick in this embodiment); for the region that corresponds to the hand area in the space between the thumb and forefinger on the hand surface side 7 and the back of the hand 12 (the region having a thickness of 1.15 mm in this embodiment) and the region 13 that corresponds to the hand area in the middle of the back of the hand (the region being 1.15 mm thick in this embodiment). This pattern is 1 × 1 (semi-dense) pearl catch, shown as four repetition steps in the figure. It should be noted that in this embodiment the regions 7 , 12 in the space between the thumb and the index finger on the palm side and on the back of the hand form a single adapted area with uniform stretchability.

Figure 5 illustrates the preferred knitting pattern used in region 11 , which corresponds to the hand areas that lie between the knuckles (the regions being 1.08 mm thick in this embodiment). In this case, all the needles are set to pearl catch with floating threads, which is shown as four repetition steps.

Fig. 6 illustrates a preferred knitting pattern, shown as two repetition steps, for the basic knitting of the glove, namely all the needles as a pearl catch. The thickness of the material as in this region is 1.05 mm.

The glove illustrated in FIGS . 2 to 4 is preferably made of 2/78/20 nylon, combined with 156 dtex LYCRA, the knitted fabric having a 475 dtex LYCRA thread insert.

Claims (15)

1. Knitted compression glove with at least one adapted area ( 5 , 6 , 7 , 11 , 12 , 13 ), wherein the at least one adapted area ( 11 ) is integrated into the knitted fabric of the glove and has an extensibility that is adjacent to that of the glove Parts ( 8 ) of the knitted compression glove deviate. 2. Knitted compression glove according to claim 1, in which the different stretchability by using different Types of knitted fabrics is effected. 3. Knitted compression glove according to claim 1, wherein the different elasticity through the use of heat curable threads in the knitted compression glove is effected. 4. Knitted compression glove according to claim 1 to 3, wherein the yarn in one or the adapted area ( 5 , 6 , 7 , 11 , 12 , 13 ) is of the same yarn type as in a neighboring part of the knitted compression glove. 5. Knitted compression glove according to claim 1 to 3, wherein the yarn in one or the adapted area ( 5 , 6 , 7 , 11 , 12 , 13 ) is of a different yarn type than in a neighboring part of the knitted compression glove. 6. Knitted compression glove according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein one or the adapted area ( 5 , 6 , 7 , 11 , 12 , 13 ) has a higher stretch than the stretchability of an adjacent part ( 8 ) of the knitted compression glove. 7. Knitted compression glove according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein one or the adapted area ( 5 , 6 , 7 , 11 , 12 , 13 ) has a lower extensibility than the extensibility of an adjacent part ( 8 ) of the knitted compression glove. 8. Knitted compression glove according to one of claims 1 to 7, in which there is more than one fitted area ( 5 , 6 , 7 , 11 , 12 , 13 ) and in which a first fitted area has a different stretch than a second fitted area , 9. Knitted compression glove according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the knitted compression glove has a wrist area and a hand area, wherein an adapted area ( 5 ) or the adapted loading area ( 5 ) is arranged in the hand area of the knitted compression glove. 10. Knitted compression glove according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the knitted compression glove has a palm crease area which corresponds to the palm area of a user's hand, wherein one or the adapted area ( 6 ) is arranged in the palm area of the crocheted compression glove. 11. Knitted compression glove according to one of the preceding claims, in which the knitted compression glove shoe has a knuckle region which corresponds to the knuckle region of a user's hand, one or the adapted region ( 11 ) being arranged in the knuckle region of the knitted compression glove. 12. Knitted compression glove according to one of the preceding claims, in which the knitted compression glove shoe has a gap area which corresponds to the gap area between the thumb and index finger of a user's hand, the adapted area ( 7 , 12 ) in the gap area on at least one the hand flat or back of the knitted compression glove is arranged. 13. The knitted compression glove according to claim 12, wherein the knitted compression glove has a first adapted area ( 7 ) in the space area on the palm side of the knitted compression glove and a second fitted area ( 12 ) in the space area on the back of the hand knitted compression glove, wherein the first fitted area ( 7 ) and the second fitted area ( 12 ) are connected. 14. A knitted compression glove according to claim 12, wherein at least one adapted area on the palm side of the knitted compression glove and at least one Adjusted area on the back of the knitted hand Compression glove is present, the customized Area on the palm side of the knitted compress sion gloves larger than the adjusted area on the The back of the hand of the knitted compression glove is. 15. A method for producing a compression glove, in which the glove is manufactured in such a way that it has at least one adapted area ( 5 , 6 , 7 , 11 , 12 , 13 ), at least one adapted area being integrated into the knitted fabric of the knitted compression glove is tet and has an extensibility that differs from that of adjacent parts ( 8 ) of the knitted compression glove.