Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
  • A41B11/00—Hosiery; Panti-hose
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
  • A41B11/00—Hosiery; Panti-hose
  • A41B11/007—Hosiery with an added sole, e.g. sole made of rubber or leather
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
  • A41B11/00—Hosiery; Panti-hose
  • A41B11/02—Reinforcements
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
  • A41B2400/00—Functions or special features of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • A41B2400/20—Air permeability; Ventilation

Definitions

• the invention relates to a sock, in particular for use in sporting activities.
• the human feet are often housed in sturdy shoes. This is especially true when the iViensch moves a lot and quickly, for example during sporting activities. Particularly in the case of movements that increasingly involve the foot rolling off, such as power walking, ie walking for a longer period of time at increased speed, the foot is exposed to high loads, which are due to the inward arching of the sole of the foot, particularly in the area of the ball of the foot and the heel. The curvature of the sole of the foot is directed in the opposite direction to the rolling movement of the foot when walking or running. The midfoot area is consequently under constant due to insufficient or missing contact area
• the invention seeks to remedy this.
• the invention has for its object to provide a sock that causes a uniform distribution of the loads occurring during sports activities over the entire surface of the sole of the foot, such as during power walking.
• the object is achieved in that the sole has a rounded tread area.
• a sock is created, in particular for use in sporting activities such as power walking, which causes an even load distribution over the entire surface of the sole of the foot.
• the natural curvature of the metatarsus is compensated for, thus creating a continuous contact surface. This prevents cramping in the midfoot area and counteracts premature fatigue of the foot. It also counteracts shuffling while walking.
• the rounded tread area is designed in the manner of a curvature.
• the curvature is advantageously directed outwards. This supports the typical rolling movement of the foot when walking, especially when power walking.
• an air conditioning duct is provided in the tread area of the sock. This makes it possible to promote moisture occurring in the area of the sole of the foot via the climate channel directly from the area of the sole of the foot. The moisture can then escape through ventilation holes in the footwear.
• the tread area of the sock has a central air conditioning duct, from which further air conditioning channels branch off to the outer area of the sock. This creates a uniform climate in the performance area. In addition, pressure equalization between the channels is achieved, which leads to a moisturizing under load. Furthermore, a pleasant appearance is created.
• the air conditioning duct is curved or guided in a wave shape. This results in an increase in the effective channel length, which on the one hand causes an increase in the transport capacity and on the other hand increases the cooling surface in the tread area.
• the channels in the tread area are designed to be tailored. Due to the partial tapering of the channel path, accelerated air flow is achieved, which in turn accelerates the removal of moisture from the tread area and increases the cooling capacity in this area.
• An air duct is preferably provided on the inside and / or outside of the sock, which is connected to the air-conditioning duct in the tread area. This provides an additional way of wicking sweat away from the sole of the foot. In the case of air ducts on the inside and outside of the leg, the connection of the air ducts creates additional air circulation in the shoe.
• the sock has pads.
• the pads can be arranged at different locations on the sock. On the one hand, they reduce skin abrasion and, on the other hand, the risk of pressure points on the foot.
• the sock is advantageously equipped with an X-Cross bandage.
• the X-Cross-Bandage supports the ankle in the transition area between leg and foot.
• Figure 1 is a side view of a sock with a rounded tread area and side air duct, X-cross bandage and padding;
• FIG. 2 the representation of the tread area of the sock with the air conditioning duct (arched duct guide);
• Figure 4 is a side view of the sock shown in Figure 3;
• Figure 5 shows the appearance of the sock with air conditioning channel
• Figure 6 shows the section along the line VI-VI in Figure 5;
• FIG. 7 shows the tread area of the sock with the air conditioning duct (central duct guide);
• FIG. 8 shows the tread area of the sock with the air conditioning duct and an additional air duct on the inside of the leg;
• Figure 10 shows the appearance of the sock with air conditioning channel and additional air channel on the inside and outside of the leg.
• the sock chosen as an exemplary embodiment (FIG. 1) consists of a foot part 1 and a shaft 2.
• the foot part 1 has a toe area 11, a heel area 12 and a tread area 13 located between the toe and heel areas.
• the areas 1 1, 1 2 and 13 can, as shown in the embodiment, be made of reinforced material. It is also possible to use material combinations such as, for example, new wool with elasto fiber materials, for example elastane.
• the sock has a rounded tread area 13 (FIGS. 1 and 4).
• the curvature 131 of the tread area 13 formed in this way is the facing the curvature of the human sole; the curvature 1 31 is directed outwards.
• the curvature 131 creates a rounded outer contour 132.
• the contour 132 corresponds to the course of the rolling movement of the foot when walking and running; the foot rolls from the heel over the arch 131 along the contour 132 to the toes.
• the material for the continuation of the rounded outer contour is tapered in the front area of the ball of the foot and in the rear area of the heel.
• the curvature 131 can be created in different ways. There is a possibility to create them by padding. Paddings of different thicknesses can be used for this. In this case, thicker paddings are arranged in the middle, thinner at the ends. Depending on the number of paddings of different thickness, a fine to less fine gradation of the thickness can be selected. Yarns of different thicknesses can also be used, the thickest yarns being sewn in the area of the maximum extent of the curvature. Furthermore, the curvature can be created by knitting in a larger number of threads, the number of threads increasing starting from the heel to approximately the middle of the tread area 13 and decreasing from there towards the toes. Other ways of creating the curvature 131 are also conceivable.
• the shaft 2 is provided with a collar 21 at its end facing away from the foot part 1.
• the shaft 2 is provided with pads 22, rod paddings being provided in the example shown; other forms of upholstery are possible.
• Cushions 23 are also arranged in the lower region of the shinbone, passing into the instep of the foot part. The arrangement of pads in the area of the Achilles tendon is also possible.
• the cushions are generally made from plastic yarns or compound fabrics or yarns or similar materials.
• the padding of the sock is made of hollow-chamber fibers, which are covered with wool or cotton.
• the hollow chamber plastic yarns are particularly strong shock and pressure absorbing.
• the tread area 13 can be made of microfiber knit that helps reduce abrasion. In the toe and heel area, too, the footbed is made of microfiber, depending on the requirements.
• the sock is also equipped with an X-cross bandage 24, which is made of an elastic, climate-regulating fabric.
• the X-Cross-Bandage 24 supports the ankle in the transition area between leg and foot.
• an air duct 25 extends from the collar 21, which extends into the tread area 13 and is formed from climate-regulating mesh knit fabric.
• the air duct 25 helps to remove moisture from the tread area upwards.
• Such an air duct 25 can also be provided on the inside of the leg or on both sides of the sock.
• three air conditioning channels 26 are arranged.
• the tread area 13 is interrupted by the air conditioning channels 26.
• the air conditioning ducts 26 begin and end at the outer edge of the tread area and are designed in an arc shape, as a result of which the effective duct length is increased. This effect is further increased by the undulating configuration of the air conditioning duct in the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 3.
• Increasing the effective channel length increases the transport capacity and increases the cooling area in the entrance area.
• the air-conditioning ducts 26 can extend through the entire - reinforced - tread area 13 of the sock, that is, they can also extend into the lateral areas that embed the foot.
• the climate channels 26 are formed from climate-regulating mesh knit fabric. They can be designed in such a way that the thickness of the mesh knit corresponds to the thickness of the tread area, so that there is a continuous surface. As a result, the wearing comfort is positively influenced.
• the sock in the tread area 13 has air-conditioning channels 26 which are designed to be tailored.
• the partial tapering 261 of the air conditioning duct 26 accelerates the air flow (so-called venturi Principle). On the one hand, this accelerates the removal of moisture from the tread area 13, and on the other hand an increase in the cooling capacity is achieved in this area.
• This advantage can also be increased by the fact that the air conditioning ducts 26 have an essentially circular cross section (FIG. 6).
• the taper 261 also has an approximately circular cross section.
• the air conditioning channel 26 then has the shape of a Laval nozzle, which further improves the positive properties.
• the tread area 13 has a central channel 262, from which curved air-conditioning channels 26 branch off on both sides and end at the outer edge of the tread area 13.
• the central connection of the air conditioning ducts 26 through the central duct 262 achieves a uniform climate over the tread area 13.
• the connection also brings about an equal pressure in all the air conditioning ducts 26, as a result of which uniform dehumidification is achieved under load. Furthermore, the uniform pressure creates a pleasant appearance.
• three climatic ducts are arranged in the tread area 13, which open into an air duct 25 on the inside of the leg, which extends into the foot cavity.
• the air conditioning ducts 26 are arranged radially. With this arrangement, wide areas of the tread area are reached through the air conditioning ducts 26, so that moisture can be removed from the entire tread area.
• the width and length of the air conditioning ducts 26 are generally freely selectable.
• the number of air conditioning channels 26 is also variable. Increasing the lengths or widths of the air conditioning channels 26 or increasing the number of air conditioning channels 26 makes it possible to increase the moisture that can be conveyed.
• air conditioning ducts 26 are arranged in the tread area 13, equivalent to FIG. 8, which open into an air duct 25 which is arranged on the outside of the leg.
• the air conditioning ducts 26 extend radially into the foot cavity.
• an air duct 25 is arranged on the inside and outside of the sock.
• the tread area 13 of the sock has air conditioning ducts 26 which are arranged between the air ducts 25 in the foot cavity.
• the number and dimensions of the air conditioning ducts are essentially freely selectable here too.

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