DE19623052A1 - Diving glove or sock - Google Patents

Abstract

A diver's glove 1 has an insulating layer 9, an absorbent layer 6, a waterproof layer 7, and a pressure change compensating chamber 4 provided in the cuff 12. The compensating chamber 4 is less stiff than the rest of the glove and when a diver dives deeper is preferentially compressed by the increased water pressure, increasing the air pressure in the glove or sock, so as to maintain the desired thickness and spacing of the insulating layer. This prevents the insulting layer being crushed or compressed, and losing its insulating properties, which would result in the diver's hands becoming cold.

Description

This invention relates to a protective glove or stocking for use in water, such as from dew chern can be used.

Gloves or stockings for diving or for another Use in water are well known, being the tissue or the fabric made of cast or woven elastomer or Plastic material is assembled, and on one waterproof suit is attached, by a Membrane clamped in place in a ring connection or is glued. Such "dry constructions" or "Dry suits" are designed to prevent the entry of Prevent water and can with an undergarment Pieces are used, which are independent of the thermi insulation is provided. Some such devices lines can be designed or constructed to a to achieve waterproof seal, namely by com pressure of a membrane or skin onto the skin of the wearer (or an undergarment), causing the garment piece is pulled over the forearm or lower leg, and wherein an annular membrane is stretched, which is a waterproof seal with the skin (or undercoat piece) causes.

Another known construction for a diver's hand shoe or stocking is a "wet arrangement" or a "Wet suit," with the garment woven sections of surface or web foam rubber or another Ela has stomermaterial so that water in the clothing piece can occur, but remains still or static, so that thermal insulation by water or  air-filled cells or bubbles are provided in the material becomes.

These construction methods are not independent Warmth and dryness, neither are they made for it sets, significant barometric or pressure changes to compensate for those found under water (unless they are integrated with a pressure compensating Diving suit or an external device) to a front maintain a certain level of thermal insulation.

According to a first aspect of the invention is a Diving glove or stocking provided, which one what layer or layer, a thermally insulating Layer or layer or pressure compensating means points, the pressure compensating means being such when the diver dives deeper, which relieves the external pressure on the glove or stocking that is enlarged pressure-compensating means to the effect that they compensate for the increased external or external pressure, so that the insulation layer is not due to the increasing pressure compressed or destroyed or essentially together is pressed.

The pressure compensating means ensure that the Glove or stocking, for example the insulation layer in the finger region of the glove, its shape good enough maintains the insulating properties of the insulating was not affected by the breakdown of the insulation layer is pregnant.

This contrasts with the experience of diving with a conventional glove. When a diver goes deeper dives, the increasing pressure pushes the air in the iso  layer and presses the insulation layer itself shut together (between the waterproof layer and the hand of the Divers). Thus, the insulation layer is not in its ge desired configuration or shape and does not work properly according to. The diver's hand will soon become cold and that Diver must end the dive. In extreme cases the insulation layer can be almost completely compressed be what the waterproof location in direct or almost direct thermal contact with the diver's hand brings, with a consequent heat loss.

By maintaining the shape of the insulation layer through The available pressure is allowed to compensate for the increased pressure glove deeper longer dives.

The pressure compensation means preferably have a Region of the glove on which is preferred or in on victimized way. An air reservoir, that is defined by flexible means can be called that pressure compensating means are provided. If the The diver dives deeper, the air reservoir is preferred se compressed what the air pressure in the glove (or Stocking) enlarged to accommodate the increasing external pressure retire. An air reservoir can be considered an annular one Ring can be provided around the glove or stocking.

The pressure compensating means can be elastic. They can be more flexible than other parts of the glove or stocking.

According to a second aspect of the invention, a ver drive provided to the thermal insulation property insulation layer in a diving glove or - maintain the stocking of the oversight of the  Gloves or stockings with a pressure compensation has air reservoir, which is preferably in use is compressed when the diver dives deeper to to pressurize the air in the glove or stocking, to compensate for increased external pressures, which Isolation layer in a collapsed or untogether quantity is kept.

In addition to improving the thermal properties of the glove improve the pressure compensators also the mobility or mobility of the user's hand in the depth. If the owner or other hand parts of the glove would be compressed affect the flexibility of the glove and the Users would lose agility.

In another aspect, the invention features ver application of a pressure compensation structure in one Diving glove on to the thermal properties a thermal situation in the glove in different tie hold essentially constant.

Another aspect of the invention is that according to one another aspect of the invention a glove or stocking is provided of a laminated material construction has, which prevents the entry of water and egg ne constant thickness of insulating material against the skin provides regardless of the pressure changes that through their use in different water depths be effective.

The design preferably compensates for the pressure changes changes by means of an elastic chamber. Preferably the chamber is integral within the cuff or  Shaft or cuff of the glove or stocking executed, and volume changes occur in use in the chamber so that the insulating parts of the front direction no or essentially no volume changes experience.

Preferably, the glove or stocking is essentially Chen made of a material that is less light can be stretched or compressed as the region (for example faceplate or seal), which the Druckkom contains the compensation chamber.

Preferably, the insulating layer is waterproof Layer separated by means of an absorbent layer. Preferential the insulating layer is relative to the absorbent layer move on at least a substantial portion of the area Lich. The insulating layer can be in on the absorbent layer a number of regions, but not in other regions.

The glove or stocking is preferably arranged in this way net that in use an insulating layer of constant or essentially constant thickness it water vapor and Moisture allowed from hand to absorbent Able to go through.

Moisture (e.g. sweat) is preferred. or water vapor as condensate from the absorbent La ge fielded, preferably in close relationship with the waterproof location.

Preferably the waterproof layer is better from one thermally conductive material made as the lining conditions so that it stays colder than the off when in use  clothing, which is a condensation surface for water provides steam if the glove ver in cold water is applied.

The glove or stocking preferably has an ela tical seal, which is designed to be waterproof Wrist, arm, ankle or lower leg or other To fit clothes.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now are described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 shows a glove according to the invention;

Fig. 2 shows a cross section of the glove, which illustrates the method of waterproof sealing and pressure compensation; and

Figure 3 shows an illustration of the laminar construction, illustrating the process by which the hand is kept substantially dry and without significant heat exchange with the environment.

Fig. 1 shows a diving glove 1 with a hand part 2 , with an annular wrist seal 3 and with a pressure compensation chamber 4 , which is defined by an annular ring 5 made of flexible material.

With reference to FIG. 2, the glove part 2 has an elastic fabric made of absorbent material 6 , which has an absorbent layer or layer (for example cotton) to which an elastomeric material 7 is bound (for example dip-molded), which is for Water is impermeable or insensitive, and which has a waterproof layer 8 . An insulating layer or layer 9 (for example made of knotted or woven acrylic material) is provided as an inner glove which is generally loosely movable, relative to the absorption layer and the waterproof layer, but is relatively attached to them at a few points (For example, he is attached to them at the ring 10 , Fig. 3 at the edge of the insulating layer and at the fingertip regions 11 of the glove fingers).

The insulating layer 9 has a predetermined thickness.

The glove has a cuff or cuff 12 which is connected to an elastomeric annular membrane 13 which is shaped in the cuff and reversed or turned inside out in such a way that it provides the pressure compensation chamber 4 , so that volume changes the glove does not discard or interfere with the fit of the glove to the hand and fingers.

The elastomeric membrane has the wrist seal 3 formed or constructed in it, which is a ring-shaped material ring in order to apply a constant sealing force to the surface of the wrist or another surface.

In order to put on the glove 1 , the diver rolls the wrist seal over so that it is inside the glove. Then he slides his hand into the glove while gripping the folded edge of the glove with his other hand. The wrist seal 3 of the glove seals on the diver's suit (reference is made to the wetsuit in FIG. 2 as 14 ). Lubrication such as slicer, talcum powder, or soap can be used. It can be applied to the wrist seal.

When water vapor from sweating occurs in the glove, it passes through the insulating layer 9 , which remains warmer than the water-tight layer 8 , and condenses on the colder surface of the waterproof layer. The condensate is retained by the absorbent fabric of the absorbent layer 6 between these layers, thus keeping the hand in a dry, warmer state for longer periods.

The ability of the glove to change volume compensate, ensures that the insulating layer or -Layer not inadmissible due to increased ambient pressures is compressed, and thus the condensate is not will wet or affect the skin. Just like that reduced ambient pressures are not an impermissible increase cause the glove to blow. The pressure of the compo The position on the skin of the hand remains in any case perfect or in accordance with that which is required for the desired isolation and mobility of the hand to reach.

Thus, an embodiment of the present Er find a diving glove or stocking that ne composite laminate arrangement of materials in which a membrane seal and a pressure compensation chamber are included, and being the garment is waterproof, is thermally insulating and is capable of barometric or pressure changes without damaging the Insulation thickness of the material and independent of  other clothing or equipment. The glove is a self-contained or self contained unit and requires no other equipment to to work properly.

It will be clear that the diving glove or stocking cannot be used below a certain depth. Of the Applicant believes that it covers a range of Pressure changes of up to 3 bar can be used, and depending on the circumstances of use, but afterwards the size of the air reservoir should be too big for that the glove would be practical.

In the preferred embodiment, the print comps sationsmittel a folded air storage, the volume of Increasing the ambient pressure is reduced to others Parts of the glove (e.g. fingers) under pressure to set so that their volume is essentially constant is held. The insulation layer or layer works therefore in their desired / intended structural relation hung with the absorption layer or layer.

In summary, one can say the following:
A diving glove 1 or a stocking has an insulation layer or layer 9 , an absorption layer 6 and a waterproof layer or layer 7 and a pressure compensation compensation chamber 4 which is provided in the cuff or shaft 12 of the glove or stocking. When a diver dives deeper, the compensation chamber 4 is preferably pressurized by the increased water pressure, which increases the air pressure in the glove or stocking to maintain the desired thickness and spacing of the insulation layer. This prevents the insulation layer from being crushed or compressed and losing its insulation properties, which would result in the hands or feet of the diver becoming cold quickly, thereby ending the dive prematurely.

Claims (17)

1. diving glove or stocking, which has a waterproof layer or layer and a thermal insulation layer, and which is characterized in that Druckkom compensation means ( 4 ) are provided, the Druckkom compensation means ( 4 ) being such that in use When a diver dives deeper, thereby increasing the external pressure on the glove or stocking, the pressure compensation means ( 4 ) act to compensate for the increased external pressure, so that the insulating layer ( 9 ) is not compressed or is not significantly compressed by the increasing pressure is squeezed. 2. Glove or stocking according to claim 1, wherein the pressure compensation means ( 4 ) have a region or region ( 5 ) of the glove or stocking, which is preferably compressed or sacrificed. 3. glove or stocking according to claim 1 or 2, at which the pressure compensation means an air reservoir point, which is defined by flexible means, wherein the arrangement is such that in use when the rope cher dives deeper, the air reservoir preferably together is pressed, which causes the air pressure in the glove or Stocking is reinforced to cope with the increasing outside pressure compensate. 4. Glove or stocking according to claim 3, wherein the air reservoir ( 4 ) is provided as an annular ring ( 5 ) around the glove or stocking. 5. Glove or stocking according to any of the above previous claims, in which the pressure compensation means are elastic. 6. Glove or stocking according to one of the previous ones Claims where the pressure compensation means more flexible than other parts of the glove or stocking. 7. A method for maintaining the thermal insulating properties of an insulation layer ( 9 ) in a diving glove ( 1 ) or a stocking which comprises the glove or stocking with a pressure compensating air reservoir ( 4 ) which is preferably compressed when in use Diver dives deeper to pressurize the air in the glove or stocking in order to compensate for increased external pressures, as a result of which the insulation layer ( 9 ) is kept in a non-collapsed or compressed state. 8. The method according to claim 7, wherein in addition to improving the thermal properties of the glove, the pressure compensation means ( 4 , 5 ) also improves the mobility of the user's hand in depth. 9. glove or stocking ( 1 ), which has a laminated con struction of materials (layers 8 , 9 and optionally 6 ), which prevents the entry of water, and which provides a constant thickness of insulation material against the skin, regardless of Changes in pressure caused by their change in varying water depths. 10. Glove or stocking according to claim 9, in which the construction compensates for the pressure changes by means of an elastic chamber ( 4 ). 11. Glove or stocking according to claim 10, wherein the chamber ( 4 ) integrally with the cuff or forend ( 12 ) of the glove or stocking, and wherein in use volume changes occur in the chamber, so that the insulating parts of the Device experience no or essentially no change in volume. 12. Glove or stocking according to claim 10 or 11, at which the glove or stocking essentially consists of Made of material that is less easy to stretch or to contract as the region (e.g. Faceplate or gasket) that the pressure compensation chamber contains. 13. Glove or stocking according to one of claims 10 to 12, in which there is an insulating layer ( 9 ) and a waterproof layer ( 7 , 8 ), and in which the insulating layer is separated from the waterproof layer by means of an absorption layer ( 6 ) . 14. Glove or stocking according to claim 13, wherein the insulating layer ( 9 ) is movable relative to the absorption layer ( 6 ), at least in a substantial number of areas. 15. Glove or stocking according to one of claims 10 to 14, in which there is an absorption layer ( 6 ), and in which the glove ( 1 ) or the stocking is arranged such that an insulating layer ( 9 ) of constant or in use substantially constant thickness allows water vapor and moisture to pass from the hand (or foot) to the absorbent layer ( 6 ). 16. Glove or stocking according to claim 15, wherein the waterproof layer ( 7 , 8 ) is constructed of a better heat-conducting material than the linings ( 6 and 9 ) so that it remains colder than the linings in use, which is a surface for Water vapor condensation if the glove is used in cold water. 17. Glove or stocking according to one of claims 10 to 16, wherein the glove or stocking ( 1 ) has an elastic seal ( 3 ) which is designed to be watertight on the wrist, arm, ankle or lower leg or other To adapt garments.