EP2818063A1 - Skin tight textile garment for practising sports - Google Patents

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EP2818063A1
EP2818063A1 EP14173362.6A EP14173362A EP2818063A1 EP 2818063 A1 EP2818063 A1 EP 2818063A1 EP 14173362 A EP14173362 A EP 14173362A EP 2818063 A1 EP2818063 A1 EP 2818063A1
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Magali Vauge-Lalanne
Florent LASSALLE
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    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
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    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
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  • the garments described in these documents are designed so that when they are not worn, the axes of the portions covering respectively the thigh and the leg are not parallel. In other words, these garments are preformed so that the area at the knee joint is inclined, not straight as in a conventional garment.
  • This preform makes it possible to avoid the user having to thwart the natural elasticity of the garment when he places himself in the most ergonomic position for the practice of his sport, by reducing the stresses exerted on the knees and knees. elbows.
  • a problem observed with the garments described above is that they exert a substantially uniform pressure on the entire limb, and in particular at the level of the joint.
  • An object of the invention is therefore to optimize the pressure exerted by the garment on the various regions of the joint and more generally the covered member.
  • the invention therefore relates to a textile garment, which comprises portions covering by compressing a lower or upper limb. These portions comprise different textile pieces fixed together by connecting zones to give a rest configuration with non-zero angulation between the segments of the members located on either side of the main joint of this member.
  • the connecting zones fixing the first and second parts with the lower and upper parts are interconnected by two connecting junctions, point or rectilinear, arranged one on the inner face of the joint, the other on the outer face of the joint.
  • the compression exerted by the first piece is greater than that exerted by the upper piece.
  • the invention consists in producing the garment by treating in a differentiated manner the region of the articulation of the rest of the limb. So, the front of the knee or the elbow tip are covered with a different piece than the one covering the elbow crease or the back of the knee.
  • the garment is constructed by the assembly at the joint of the member concerned, by two separate parts, one at the front and the other at the rear of the joint, and two pieces covering at least the regions of the segment of the member in the direct vicinity of the joint.
  • the first part which covers the prominent portion of the joint can be made from an elastic textile, allowing the application of an appropriate pressure and thus allowing support by wrapping this area of the articulation, in particular by greater compression than that exerted by the garment on the upper part of the limb.
  • the first and second parts are connected at a connection junction which extends substantially parallel to the axis of the member.
  • the area that covers the fold of the joint comes into contact with the area that covers the prominent part of the joint, and the other two parts, upper and lower, are not in direct contact.
  • a second embodiment it is the upper and lower parts that are connected at a connection junction which then extends substantially perpendicular to the axis of the member.
  • the pieces covering the fold and the prominent part of the hinge are not in contact with each other, but separated by the border region between the upper and lower parts, which they are in contact with one of the other.
  • the upper and lower parts, as well as the first and second parts are connected at a substantially punctual connection junction, at the level of which are also connected the parts covering the fold and the prominent part of the 'joint.
  • the symmetry will be respected from one member to another of the garment.
  • connection junctions are advantageously arranged substantially vertically above the axis of flexion of the joint.
  • the second piece namely that which covers the fold of the joint can be made from a textile more permeable to air than that of the first piece, which covers the part prominent of the joint.
  • the piece disposed at the fold of the joint can be formed of a net or a relatively openwork textile, allowing effective ventilation of the fold zone of the joint which allows in particular evacuation of perspiration. This piece does not compress the part of the body it covers.
  • the textile used for the first piece may have an elongation in the transverse direction of the member which is greater than the elongation in the longitudinal direction to facilitate the donning of the garment.
  • a relatively high elongation of greater than 80% in both directions allows deformation of the part in question which tends to become longer when the joint is fully bent.
  • the pressure exerted by the garment on the limb can be at least 15 mmHg, which allows to exert an average compression on this portion of the limb, while the pressure exerted by the piece covering the fold of the limb joint is less than 8 mmHg, which is felt as an absence of compression.
  • the lower part exerts a pressure greater than the pressure exerted by the upper part, to allow, when the user wears the clothes to facilitate the blood flow by a stronger compression of the distal part of the member.
  • the bonding areas may be made by seams or bonding areas or welding, and further covered with a coating layer, typically based on polyurethane, to give them additional strength.
  • the garment has an inner layer having thermal properties, for example based on polar wool or the like, such as polyamide or polyester scraped.
  • clothing has a certain angulation, as regards the leg, between the calf and the thigh, and for the arm, between the upper arm and the forearm.
  • This angulation is chosen in such a way that the alignment between the distal and proximal segments of the limb, evaluated according to the bones of the segments concerned, is improved to achieve more precise movements and to gain in power and efficiency.
  • the rest angle formed between the longitudinal longitudinal axes of the thigh and leg can form an angle between 10 and 30 °, preferably included between 20 and 25 °. This angle is the position where the leg supports the weight of the body, while the other leg slides away from the body.
  • the invention relates to so-called “compression” garments in which the covered muscles are slightly compressed.
  • the garment presented is pants or more generally a garment intended to cover the lower limbs.
  • the garment 1 comprises a first portion 2 for covering the lower abdomen and crotch.
  • this upper part 2 will not be described in detail, and may be performed in various conventional ways for the human being. job.
  • the garment thus comprises two substantially tubular portions which each comprise an area 3 covering the thigh, an intermediate zone 4 at the knee joint, and a lower portion 5 intended to cover the leg, to the vicinity of the ankle.
  • the part 3 covering the thigh is formed of a piece based on an elastic textile thus including a fraction of elastomer-based fibers, and in particular elastane, associated with polyester or polyamide fibers.
  • this percentage of elastane can be of the order of 20 to 40%, combined with a confection that gives dimensions to the assembled lower part of the order of 10% compared to the anatomical dimensions .
  • the part 3 covering the thigh can be made with for example a seam 8 oriented substantially along the axis of the thigh, and disposed on the front and inner side of the thigh.
  • this seam it is possible to position this seam at various other locations depending on how the top of the garment is constructed.
  • the pressure exerted by the textile covering the thigh can be measured with an apparatus comprising probes interposed between the garment and the skin of the user.
  • an apparatus comprising probes interposed between the garment and the skin of the user.
  • a device such as that marketed under the brand PICOPRESS ® by MICROLAB ELECTTRONICA Company (Italy).
  • the quadriceps In the resting conditions, that is to say when the user exerts no effort or contracts his muscles, with a knee joint forming a small angle, of the order of 20 to 30 °, the quadriceps is in a relaxed configuration.
  • the pressure measured with the aforementioned apparatus is of the order of 10 to 15 mmHg.
  • the lower part 5, covering the leg of the user is also performed in a piece based on a textile including a significant fraction of elastic fibers such as elastane.
  • This piece 5 is made in the form illustrated in FIG. figure 2 so that the seam 9 which closes it around the leg is positioned at the back of the calf.
  • this unique seam allows to configure this piece so that it covers the leg optimally to exert the desired pressure on the muscles. More specifically, with regard to the lower leg, the pressure exerted is advantageously slightly greater than that prevailing on the thigh, so as to facilitate blood flow.
  • the garment is made to give dimensions to the assembled lower part of the order of 15% compared to the anatomical dimensions, to obtain a relatively strong compression of the lower leg area. For example, this pressure, still measured with the same device for the thigh, may be of the order of 20 mmHg, compared to a pressure of 10 to 15 mmHg for the upper part of the thigh.
  • the area covering the knee joint is made in a particular manner.
  • the front part of the knee forming the prominent area where the kneecap is, is covered by a first part 10
  • the rear face of the knee corresponding to the fold of the joint is covered by a second part 12 distinct.
  • the first piece 10 covering the patella is made of a textile similar to that covering the bottom of the leg, as regards the compression applied.
  • This first piece 10 has a general shape such that it covers the surface of the knee around the patella forming a volume corresponding to the anatomical configuration of the knee.
  • the contours of the first piece are chosen so that when the piece is assembled with the adjacent pieces, it has a slightly convex shape, corresponding to the volume of the patella.
  • the first piece 10 is connected to the upper piece 3 by a seam 15 which extends substantially from the position 20 of the axis of the knee joints to the inner face of the knee, to the opposite point 21 of the axis of articulation, on the outer face of the knee, passing over the kneecap.
  • the connecting zone or seam connecting the first part 10 to the lower part 5 extends between the same two points 20, 21 passing below the patella, at the head of the tibial plateau.
  • the fold of the joint is covered by the second piece 12, which is made from a more openwork material, net type, while being elastic. It is indeed preferable that this piece 12 has good air permeability, to allow good ventilation of the area of the fold of the joint, which corresponds to the one where sweating is the most important. This piece does not apply compression on the fold of the joint, that is to say that the pressure exerted is less than 8 mmHg.
  • this zone 12 is connected to the upper piece 3 by a seam 22 which connects the two points 20, 21, corresponding to the axis of articulation of the knee, passing on the lower part of the back of the thigh.
  • the second piece 12 is also connected to the lower piece 5 by a first seam 23 which starts from the point 21 corresponds to the axis of articulation of the knee on the outer face, and which ends in the form shown on the seam 9 by which the lower part is sewn on itself.
  • This seam 9 extends from its point of intersection with the seam 23 by a portion 24 extending to the point 20 corresponding to the axis of articulation of the knee on the inner face of the leg.
  • the seam 24 connecting the second piece 12 with the lower piece 5 is in the continuity of the seam 15 connecting the first piece 10 with the upper piece 3.
  • the connecting zones connecting the first 10 and second 12 parts and the lower parts 5 and upper 3 intersect in a quasi-point area located at the axis of articulation and fold of the knee.
  • the seams intersect, in a global configuration in the form of X.
  • connection terminal 207 which extends substantially longitudinally parallel to the axis of the leg.
  • the invention can also find an application for clothing covering the upper body, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 8 and 9 .
  • the invention relates more specifically to the articulation of the elbow, it will not go into details about the constitution of the rest of the garment, and in particular that covering the torso and the back. It will be specified simply that the torso and the back are made of elastic textiles, having a significant fraction of elastane of the order of 20 to 35%, and more precisely between 25 and 30%.
  • the latter comprises a first zone 53 covering the upper segment of the arm. It also comprises a lower zone 55 covering the distal segment of the limb, in other words the forearm.
  • the zone 54 of the articulation comprises, like that of the knee described above, two parts, namely a first part 60 covering the tip of the elbow, and a second part 62 covering the fold of the elbow.
  • the part 53 covering the upper arm is realized with an elastic material property comprising from about 30% elastane, assembled with another synthetic fiber of polyamide or polyester.
  • This textile has properties similar to that which makes it possible to produce piece 3 of the figure 2 .
  • the piece 53 is closed on itself by a seam 58, which in the form illustrated in FIG. figure 11 is located on the front of the arm, above the biceps.
  • a seam 58 which in the form illustrated in FIG. figure 11 is located on the front of the arm, above the biceps.
  • other sewing configurations can be envisaged without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • This seam is formed such that when the part 53 covers the uncontracted biceps, with an angle between the arm and the forearm of the order of 20 °, the pressure exerted by the garment to the skin of the order of 15 to 20 mmHg, which corresponds to a felt compression of average intensity.
  • the lower part 55 covering the forearm is made from a textile also elastic, also comprising of the order of 30% of elastic fibers.
  • This textile has properties similar to that which makes it possible to produce piece 5 of the figure 2 . This piece is closed at a seam 59, located above the radius.
  • the piece 55 is closed on itself, so that it exerts a certain pressure on the muscles of the forearm. This pressure is advantageously greater than that exerted by the garment on the upper arm. Still with the apparatus described above, this pressure can be evaluated at about 20 mmHg.
  • Part 60 covers the prominent part of the elbow.
  • This piece 60 is made of a textile similar to the piece 55 covering the forearm. It is also configured so that at rest, it covers the volume of the tip of the elbow by exerting a nominal pressure, of the order of 20 mmHg.
  • the dimensions of the first piece 60 are such that at rest, or even when the garment is not threaded, the approximate axis of the arm forms with the approximate axis of the forearm an angle ⁇ of the order from 20 ° to 40 °, preferably from 20 ° to 30 °.
  • the first piece 60 is connected to the upper piece 53 via a seam 65.
  • This seam 65 extends between the two points 70, 71 located on the respectively outer and inner sides of the hinge, substantially at the of the axis of flexion of the joint.
  • the point 70 located on the outer face is in the epicondylactic area.
  • Sewing 65 forms an arc so that part 60 covers the entire area of the tip of the elbow.
  • the first piece 60 is connected to the lower piece 55 via a seam 66 which also extends between the two points of the virtual joint 70, 71, passing over the beginning of the forearm.
  • the area of the bend of the elbow is covered by the second piece 62, which like the piece that covers the fold of the knee to Figures 1 to 5 , is made from a perforated textile, allowing aeration of the joint, without exercising pressure.
  • This second piece 62 is connected to the first upper piece by a seam 72, which starts close to the point 70 of the hinge pin, and which extends after having circled the upper part of the fold of the elbow until at point 71 on the inside of the elbow.
  • this second piece 62 is connected to the lower piece 55 by a seam 76 which also extends between the two points 70, 71 of the axis of articulation of the elbow, passing through the lower part of the fold of the elbow. .
  • the seams 76, 65 respectively connecting the second piece 62 to the lower piece 55, and the first piece 60 to the upper piece are arranged in continuity with one another.
  • a similar configuration is adopted for the inner face of the elbow. In this case, the seams intersect in a geometry in the global form of X.
  • connection areas between the different parts can be made either seams or based gluing, or even welding between the materials. They may also include a protective coating, based on polyurethane for example.
  • the garments made according to the invention have the advantage of having a shape at rest which corresponds to the ergonomic position optimized for the practice of the sport in question.
  • the garment also has the advantage of exerting optimized pressure on each of the segments of the limbs, including the area of the joint, to improve the circulation and therefore the performance of the user. Differential treatment between the inner and outer part of the joint also contributes to improving performance.
  • the support of the joint allows a better alignment of the parts lower and upper limb, and a placement of the leg relative to the body to optimize the actions of the athlete and improve performance.

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1/ Vêtement textile (1), comportant des portions couvrant en les comprimant, un membre inférieur ou supérieur, lesdites portions comprenant différentes pièces textiles fixées entre elles par des zones de liaison pour donner une configuration au repos avec une angulation non nulle entre les segments du membre situé de part et d'autre de l'articulation principale du membre, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte : - une première pièce (10) couvrant la partie proéminente de l'articulation, - une seconde pièce (12) couvrant le pli de l'articulation, - une pièce supérieure (3) couvrant tout ou partie du segment proximal du membre, - une pièce inférieure (5) couvrant tout ou partie du segment distal du membre, les zones de liaison (15,16, 22, 23) fixant les première et seconde pièces, avec les pièces inférieure et supérieure sont reliées entre elles par deux portions de liaison, disposées l'une sur la face interne de l'articulation, l'autre sur la face externe de l'articulation.1 / Textile garment (1), comprising portions covering by compressing them, a lower or upper limb, said portions comprising different textile pieces fixed together by connecting zones to give a rest configuration with a non-zero angulation between the segments member located on either side of the main joint of the limb, characterized in that it comprises: a first piece (10) covering the prominent part of the joint, a second piece (12) covering the fold of the joint, an upper piece (3) covering all or part of the proximal segment of the limb, a lower part (5) covering all or part of the distal segment of the limb, the connecting zones (15, 16, 22, 23) fixing the first and second parts, with the lower and upper parts are interconnected by two connecting portions, arranged one on the inner face of the articulation, other on the outer side of the joint.

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Domaine techniqueTechnical area

L'invention se rattache au domaine de l'habillement, et plus particulièrement de l'habillement destiné à la pratique du sport. Elle vise plus spécifiquement un vêtement couvrant soit le haut soit le bas du corps, et conçu pour la pratique sportive et notamment des sports de glisse sur neige en particulier.The invention relates to the field of clothing, and more particularly to clothing for the practice of sport. It is more specifically a clothing covering either the top or the bottom of the body, and designed for sports and especially snow sports in particular.

Elle trouve une application particulière, bien que non exclusive, pour des vêtements destinés à la pratique du ski de fond.It finds a particular application, although not exclusive, for clothing intended for the practice of cross-country skiing.

Techniques antérieuresPrevious techniques

De manière générale, on connaît des vêtements destinés à la pratique sportive conçus à partir de textiles élastiques, pour être particulièrement moulants, et exercer une certaine pression sur les zones du corps qu'ils recouvrent. Cette contrainte appliquée sur les muscles des bras et des jambes permet de diminuer la fréquence cardiaque ainsi que le taux de lactate sanguin pendant l'effort, ce qui améliore la performance.In general, sporting clothing designed from elastic textiles is known to be particularly tight, and to exert some pressure on the areas of the body which they cover. This stress applied to the muscles of the arms and legs reduces the heart rate and blood lactate levels during exercise, which improves performance.

Parmi ces types de vêtements on a décrit dans les documents FR 2 037 191 , EP 1 713 353 et WO 02/064073 , des vêtements et plus précisément des collants ou pantalons destinés à recouvrir les membres inférieurs, qui présentent une géométrie ergonomique.Among these types of clothing has been described in documents FR 2,037,191 , EP 1 713 353 and WO 02/064073 , clothing and more specifically tights or pants for covering the lower limbs, which have an ergonomic geometry.

Plus précisément, les vêtements décrits dans ces documents sont conçus de telle sorte que lorsqu'ils ne sont pas portés, les axes des portions recouvrant respectivement la cuisse et la jambe ne sont pas parallèles. Autrement dit, ces vêtement sont préformés pour que la zone située au niveau de l'articulation du genou soit inclinée, et non pas rectiligne comme dans un vêtement conventionnel.More specifically, the garments described in these documents are designed so that when they are not worn, the axes of the portions covering respectively the thigh and the leg are not parallel. In other words, these garments are preformed so that the area at the knee joint is inclined, not straight as in a conventional garment.

Cette préforme permet d'éviter à l'utilisateur d'avoir à contrarier l'élasticité naturelle du vêtement lorsqu'il se place dans la position la plus ergonomique pour la pratique de son sport, en diminuant les tensions exercées au niveau des genoux et des coudes.This preform makes it possible to avoid the user having to thwart the natural elasticity of the garment when he places himself in the most ergonomic position for the practice of his sport, by reducing the stresses exerted on the knees and knees. elbows.

Exposé de l'inventionPresentation of the invention

Un problème observé avec les vêtements décrits ci-avant est qu'ils exercent une pression sensiblement uniforme sur l'intégralité du membre, et en particulier au niveau de l'articulation. Or, on conçoit qu'il est intéressant de soutenir l'articulation pendant l'effort en appliquant une pression suffisante sur la zone proéminente de l'articulation, tandis que le pli de l'articulation, c'est-à-dire l'arrière du genou ou l'intérieur du coude, peut être perturbé par l'exercice d'une pression trop importante.A problem observed with the garments described above is that they exert a substantially uniform pressure on the entire limb, and in particular at the level of the joint. However, it is conceivable that it is advantageous to support the articulation during the effort by applying sufficient pressure on the prominent area of the joint, while the fold of the joint, that is to say the back of the knee or the inside of the elbow, can be disturbed by the exercise of too much pressure.

Un objectif de l'invention est donc d'optimiser la pression exercée par le vêtement sur les différentes régions de l'articulation et plus généralement du membre recouvert.An object of the invention is therefore to optimize the pressure exerted by the garment on the various regions of the joint and more generally the covered member.

Pour ce faire, l'invention concerne donc un vêtement textile, qui comporte des portions couvrant en les comprimant un membre inférieur ou supérieur. Ces portions comprennent différentes pièces textiles fixées entre elles par des zones de liaison pour donner une configuration au repos avec une angulation non nulle entre les segments des membres situés de part et d'autre de l'articulation principale de ce membre.To do this, the invention therefore relates to a textile garment, which comprises portions covering by compressing a lower or upper limb. These portions comprise different textile pieces fixed together by connecting zones to give a rest configuration with non-zero angulation between the segments of the members located on either side of the main joint of this member.

Conformément à l'invention, ce vêtement se caractérise en ce qu'il comporte :

  • une première pièce couvrant la partie proéminente de l'articulation ;
  • une seconde pièce couvrant le pli de l'articulation ;
  • une pièce supérieure couvrant tout ou partie du segment proximal du membre ;
  • une pièce inférieure distincte de la pièce supérieure, et couvrant tout ou partie du segment distal du membre.
According to the invention, this garment is characterized in that it comprises:
  • a first piece covering the prominent part of the joint;
  • a second piece covering the fold of the joint;
  • an upper piece covering all or part of the proximal segment of the limb;
  • a lower part distinct from the upper part, and covering all or part of the distal segment of the member.

Les zones de liaison fixant les première et seconde pièce avec les pièces inférieure et supérieure sont reliées entre elles par deux jonctions de raccordement, ponctuelles ou rectilignes, disposées l'une sur la face interne de l'articulation, l'autre sur la face externe de l'articulation. Complémentairement, la compression exercée par la première pièce est supérieure à celle exercée par la pièce supérieure.The connecting zones fixing the first and second parts with the lower and upper parts are interconnected by two connecting junctions, point or rectilinear, arranged one on the inner face of the joint, the other on the outer face of the joint. Complementarily, the compression exerted by the first piece is greater than that exerted by the upper piece.

Autrement dit, l'invention consiste à réaliser le vêtement en traitant de manière différenciée la zone de l'articulation du reste du membre. Ainsi, l'avant du genou ou la pointe du coude sont recouverts d'une pièce différente de celle qui recouvre le pli du coude ou l'arrière du genou.In other words, the invention consists in producing the garment by treating in a differentiated manner the region of the articulation of the rest of the limb. So, the front of the knee or the elbow tip are covered with a different piece than the one covering the elbow crease or the back of the knee.

En d'autres termes, le vêtement est construit par l'assemblage au niveau de l'articulation du membre concerné, par deux pièces distinctes situées l'une à l'avant et l'autre à l'arrière de l'articulation, et deux pièces couvrant au moins les régions du segment du membre à proximité directe de l'articulation.In other words, the garment is constructed by the assembly at the joint of the member concerned, by two separate parts, one at the front and the other at the rear of the joint, and two pieces covering at least the regions of the segment of the member in the direct vicinity of the joint.

En pratique, la première pièce, qui couvre la partie proéminente de l'articulation peut être réalisée à base d'un textile élastique, permettant l'application d'une pression appropriée et permettant ainsi le soutien par l'enveloppement de cette zone de l'articulation, notamment par une compression plus importante que celle exercée par le vêtement sur la partie haute du membre.In practice, the first part, which covers the prominent portion of the joint can be made from an elastic textile, allowing the application of an appropriate pressure and thus allowing support by wrapping this area of the articulation, in particular by greater compression than that exerted by the garment on the upper part of the limb.

Concernant la géométrie des différentes pièces, et la manière dont elles sont agencées, différentes variantes peuvent être envisagées.Regarding the geometry of the different parts, and the way in which they are arranged, different variants can be envisaged.

Ainsi, dans une première forme d'exécution, les première et seconde pièces sont reliées au niveau d'une jonction de raccordement qui s'étend sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe du membre. Autrement dit, la zone qui couvre le pli de l'articulation vient au contact de la zone qui couvre la partie proéminente de l'articulation, et les deux autres pièces, supérieure et inférieure, ne sont pas en contact direct.Thus, in a first embodiment, the first and second parts are connected at a connection junction which extends substantially parallel to the axis of the member. In other words, the area that covers the fold of the joint comes into contact with the area that covers the prominent part of the joint, and the other two parts, upper and lower, are not in direct contact.

Dans une seconde forme d'exécution, ce sont les pièces supérieure et inférieure qui sont reliées au niveau d'une jonction de raccordement qui s'étend alors sensiblement perpendiculairement à l'axe du membre. Dans cette configuration, les pièces couvrant le pli et la partie proéminente de l'articulation ne sont pas en contact entre elles, mais séparées par la région de frontière entre les pièces supérieure et inférieure, qui elles sont au contact l'une de l'autre.In a second embodiment, it is the upper and lower parts that are connected at a connection junction which then extends substantially perpendicular to the axis of the member. In this configuration, the pieces covering the fold and the prominent part of the hinge are not in contact with each other, but separated by the border region between the upper and lower parts, which they are in contact with one of the other.

Dans une troisième variante privilégiée, les pièces supérieure et inférieure, ainsi que les première et deuxième pièces sont reliées au niveau d'une jonction de raccordement sensiblement ponctuelle, au niveau de laquelle sont également reliées les pièces couvrant le pli et la partie proéminente de l'articulation. Autrement dit, les zones de liaison, qui relient les différentes pièces entre elles, et qui peuvent par exemple être constituées par des coutures, se croisent au niveau du point commun entre les différentes pièces, qui viennent toutes au contact les unes des autres.In a third preferred embodiment, the upper and lower parts, as well as the first and second parts are connected at a substantially punctual connection junction, at the level of which are also connected the parts covering the fold and the prominent part of the 'joint. In other words, the liaison zones, which connect the different parts together, and which may for example be constituted by seams, intersect at the common point between the different parts, which all come into contact with each other.

Bien entendu, les différentes configurations géométriques évoquées ci-dessus peuvent être mixées l'une avec l'autre au sein d'une même articulation, avec par exemple un contact quasi ponctuel entre les différentes pièces d'un côté de l'articulation, et un contact entre deux zones seulement, qu'il s'agisse des pièces supérieures ou des pièces couvrant l'articulation, de l'autre côté de l'articulation.Of course, the different geometric configurations mentioned above can be mixed with each other within the same joint, with for example a quasi-point contact between the different parts on one side of the joint, and contact between two areas only, whether the upper parts or parts covering the joint, on the other side of the joint.

De préférence, dans le cas d'une combinaison de ces configurations, la symétrie sera respectée d'un membre à l'autre du vêtement.Preferably, in the case of a combination of these configurations, the symmetry will be respected from one member to another of the garment.

En pratique, les jonctions de raccordement sont avantageusement disposées sensiblement à l'aplomb de l'axe de flexion de l'articulation.In practice, the connection junctions are advantageously arranged substantially vertically above the axis of flexion of the joint.

La réalisation de la zone de l'articulation avec différentes pièces distinctes permet de moduler les propriétés mécaniques du vêtement en fonction des applications, par le choix approprié de matériaux pour chacune des zones.Achieving the area of the joint with different distinct parts makes it possible to modulate the mechanical properties of the garment according to the applications, by the appropriate choice of materials for each zone.

Ainsi, dans une première forme de réalisation, la seconde pièce, à savoir celle qui recouvre le pli de l'articulation peut être réalisée à partir d'un textile plus perméable à l'air que celui de la première pièce, qui couvre la partie proéminente de l'articulation. En d'autres termes, la pièce disposée au niveau du pli de l'articulation peut être formée d'un filet, ou d'un textile relativement ajouré, permettant une aération efficace de la zone du pli de l'articulation qui permet en particulier l'évacuation de la transpiration. Cette pièce n'exerce pas de compression sur la partie du corps qu'elle recouvre.Thus, in a first embodiment, the second piece, namely that which covers the fold of the joint can be made from a textile more permeable to air than that of the first piece, which covers the part prominent of the joint. In other words, the piece disposed at the fold of the joint can be formed of a net or a relatively openwork textile, allowing effective ventilation of the fold zone of the joint which allows in particular evacuation of perspiration. This piece does not compress the part of the body it covers.

Préférentiellement, le textile employé pour la première pièce peut présenter une élongation dans le sens transversal du membre qui est supérieure à l'élongation dans le sens longitudinal pour faciliter l'enfilage du vêtement. Une élongation relativement élevée, supérieure à 80% dans les deux directions autorise la déformation de la pièce en question qui a tendance à s'allonger lorsque l'articulation est totalement pliée.Preferably, the textile used for the first piece may have an elongation in the transverse direction of the member which is greater than the elongation in the longitudinal direction to facilitate the donning of the garment. A relatively high elongation of greater than 80% in both directions allows deformation of the part in question which tends to become longer when the joint is fully bent.

En pratique, la pression exercée par le vêtement sur le membre peut être d'au moins 15 mmHg, ce qui permet d'exercer une compression moyenne sur cette portion du membre, tandis que la pression exercée par la pièce couvrant le pli de l'articulation est inférieure à 8 mmHg, ce qui est ressenti comme une absence de compression.In practice, the pressure exerted by the garment on the limb can be at least 15 mmHg, which allows to exert an average compression on this portion of the limb, while the pressure exerted by the piece covering the fold of the limb joint is less than 8 mmHg, which is felt as an absence of compression.

Avantageusement, la pièce inférieure exerce une pression supérieure à la pression exercée par la pièce supérieure, pour permettre, lorsque l'utilisateur porte les vêtements de faciliter le flux sanguin par une compression plus forte de la partie distale du membre.Advantageously, the lower part exerts a pressure greater than the pressure exerted by the upper part, to allow, when the user wears the clothes to facilitate the blood flow by a stronger compression of the distal part of the member.

Selon différentes variantes de réalisation, les zones de liaison peuvent être réalisées par des coutures ou des zones de collage ou encore de soudure, et encore recouvertes d'une couche d'enduction, typiquement à base de polyuréthanne, pour leur conférer une solidité supplémentaire.According to different embodiments, the bonding areas may be made by seams or bonding areas or welding, and further covered with a coating layer, typically based on polyurethane, to give them additional strength.

Dans le cas où le vêtement est destiné à une pratique des sports d'hiver, il peut être avantageux que le vêtement comporte une couche interne présentant des propriétés thermiques, par exemple à base de laine polaire ou analogue, tel que polyamide ou polyester grattés.In the case where the garment is intended for winter sports, it may be advantageous that the garment has an inner layer having thermal properties, for example based on polar wool or the like, such as polyamide or polyester scraped.

Pour le cas de la pratique du ski de fond, les vêtements présentent une certaine angulation, en ce qui concerne la jambe, entre le mollet et la cuisse, et pour le bras, entre la partie supérieur du bras et l'avant-bras. Cette angulation est choisie de telle façon que l'alignement entre les segments distal et proximal du membre, apprécié en fonction des os des segments concernés, soit améliorée pour réaliser des mouvements plus précis et gagner en puissance et en efficacité.In the case of cross-country skiing, clothing has a certain angulation, as regards the leg, between the calf and the thigh, and for the arm, between the upper arm and the forearm. This angulation is chosen in such a way that the alignment between the distal and proximal segments of the limb, evaluated according to the bones of the segments concerned, is improved to achieve more precise movements and to gain in power and efficiency.

Ainsi, dans le cas d'un vêtement destiné à habiller le haut du corps, et donc à couvrir les membres supérieurs, on peut prévoir une préforme au repos telle que l'angle formé entre les axes longitudinaux médians du bras et de l'avant-bras qui forment un angle compris entre 20° et 40°, de préférence entre 20 et 30°. Cet angle correspond à la position du bras lorsque le skieur exerce une poussée vers l'arrière et vers le bas avec le bâton.Thus, in the case of a garment intended to dress the upper body, and thus to cover the upper limbs, it is possible to provide a preform at rest such that the angle formed between the median longitudinal axes of the arm and the front -bras which form an angle between 20 ° and 40 °, preferably between 20 and 30 °. This angle corresponds to the position of the arm when the skier pushes backwards and downwards with the stick.

De même, pour le vêtement de type collant ou pantalon, destiné à couvrir les membres inférieurs, l'angle au repos formé entre les axes longitudinaux médians de la cuisse et de la jambe peut former un angle compris entre 10 et 30°, préférentiellement compris entre 20 et 25°. Cet angle correspond à la position où la jambe supporte le poids du corps, tandis que l'autre jambe glisse en s'éloignant du corps.Similarly, for the type of clothing sticky or pants, intended to cover the lower limbs, the rest angle formed between the longitudinal longitudinal axes of the thigh and leg can form an angle between 10 and 30 °, preferably included between 20 and 25 °. This angle is the position where the leg supports the weight of the body, while the other leg slides away from the body.

Description sommaire des figuresBrief description of the figures

La manière de réaliser l'invention, ainsi que les avantages qui en découlent ressortiront bien de la description des modes de réalisation qui suivent, à l'appui des figures annexées dans lesquelles :

  • La figure 1 est une vue de trois quarts avant d'un vêtement destiné à couvrir les membres inférieurs conforme à l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est une vue de trois quarts arrière du vêtement de la figure 1.
  • La figure 3 est une vue schématique en détail du vêtement de la figure 1, montrant l'avant de la zone du genou.
  • La figure 4 est une figure analogue à la figure 3, montrant l'arrière du genou.
  • La figure 5 est une vue analogue de la figure 3, montrant la face latérale interne du genou.
  • Les figures 6 et 7 sont des vues analogues à la figure 5, montrant des variantes de réalisation concernant les portions de liaison entre les différentes pièces composant le vêtement.
  • La figure 8 est une vue de trois quarts avant d'un vêtement destiné à couvrir la partie haute du corps, réalisé selon l'invention.
  • La figure 9 est une vue de trois quarts arrière du vêtement de la figure 8.
  • La figure 10 est une vue de détail du vêtement de la figure 8, montrant la zone de la pointe du coude.
  • La figure 11 est une vue analogue à la figure 10 montrant la zone du pli du coude.
  • La figure 12 est une vue analogue à la figure 10 montrant la face externe du coude.
The manner of carrying out the invention, as well as the advantages which result therefrom, will emerge from the description of the embodiments which follow, in support of the appended figures in which:
  • The figure 1 is a three-quarter front view of a garment for covering the lower limbs according to the invention.
  • The figure 2 is a rear three quarter view of the garment from the figure 1 .
  • The figure 3 is a schematic view in detail of the garment of the figure 1 , showing the front of the knee area.
  • The figure 4 is a figure similar to the figure 3 , showing the back of the knee.
  • The figure 5 is a similar view of the figure 3 , showing the internal lateral aspect of the knee.
  • The Figures 6 and 7 are similar views to the figure 5 , showing alternative embodiments relating to the connecting portions between the various parts making up the garment.
  • The figure 8 is a three-quarter front view of a garment for covering the upper part of the body, made according to the invention.
  • The figure 9 is a rear three quarter view of the garment from the figure 8 .
  • The figure 10 is a detail view of the garment from the figure 8 , showing the area of the tip of the elbow.
  • The figure 11 is a view similar to the figure 10 showing the area of the bend of the elbow.
  • The figure 12 is a view similar to the figure 10 showing the outer face of the elbow.

Manières de réaliser l'inventionWays to realize the invention

Comme déjà évoqué, l'invention concerne des vêtements dits « de compression » dans lesquels les muscles recouverts sont légèrement comprimés. Dans l'exemple illustré à la figure 1, le vêtement présenté est un pantalon ou de manière plus générale un vêtement destiné à recouvrir les membres inférieurs. Plus précisément, le vêtement 1 comporte une première portion 2 destinée à couvrir le bas du ventre et l'entrejambe. Dans la mesure où l'invention concerne plus spécifiquement la zone au niveau de l'articulation principale du genou (ou du coude) cette partie haute 2 ne sera pas décrite en détail, et peut être réalisée de différentes manières classiques pour l'homme du métier.As already mentioned, the invention relates to so-called "compression" garments in which the covered muscles are slightly compressed. In the example shown in figure 1 , the garment presented is pants or more generally a garment intended to cover the lower limbs. Specifically, the garment 1 comprises a first portion 2 for covering the lower abdomen and crotch. Insofar as the invention relates more specifically to the area at the level of the main articulation of the knee (or the elbow), this upper part 2 will not be described in detail, and may be performed in various conventional ways for the human being. job.

Le vêtement comporte donc deux portions sensiblement tubulaires qui comportent chacune une zone 3 recouvrant la cuisse, une zone intermédiaire 4 au niveau de l'articulation du genou, et une partie basse 5 destinée à recouvrir la jambe, jusqu'à proximité de la cheville.The garment thus comprises two substantially tubular portions which each comprise an area 3 covering the thigh, an intermediate zone 4 at the knee joint, and a lower portion 5 intended to cover the leg, to the vicinity of the ankle.

La partie 3 recouvrant la cuisse est formée d'une pièce à base d'un textile élastique incluant donc une fraction de fibres à base d'élastomère, et en particulier d'élasthanne, associées à des fibres de polyester ou polyamide. Pour assurer un effet significatif de compression, ce pourcentage d'élasthanne peut être de l'ordre de 20 à 40 %, combinée avec une confection qui donne des dimensions à la pièce assemblée inférieures de l'ordre de 10% par rapport aux dimensions anatomiques. A titre d'exemple, on a mesuré sur un tel textile les valeurs de taux d'élasticité. Ce taux est voisin de 100% pour une élongation longitudinale, et voisin de 200% dans le sens transversal. En traction, pour un effort d'environ 400 gf (avec 1 gramme-force = 9.8x10-3N), l'allongement longitudinal atteint environ 40%. De même, pour un effort de l'ordre de la moitié, soit environ 200 gf, l'allongement transversal est équivalent, soit voisin de 40%.The part 3 covering the thigh is formed of a piece based on an elastic textile thus including a fraction of elastomer-based fibers, and in particular elastane, associated with polyester or polyamide fibers. To ensure a significant effect of compression, this percentage of elastane can be of the order of 20 to 40%, combined with a confection that gives dimensions to the assembled lower part of the order of 10% compared to the anatomical dimensions . By way of example, the elasticity values were measured on such a textile. This rate is close to 100% for a longitudinal elongation, and close to 200% in the transverse direction. In tension, for a force of about 400 gf (with 1 gram force = 9.8x10 -3 N), the longitudinal elongation reaches about 40%. Similarly, for a force of about half, about 200 gf, the transverse elongation is equivalent, or close to 40%.

Dans la forme illustrée, la partie 3 couvrant la cuisse peut être confectionnée avec par exemple une couture 8 orientée sensiblement selon l'axe de la cuisse, et disposée sur la face avant et intérieure de la cuisse. Bien entendu, il est possible de positionner cette couture à divers autres endroits en fonction de la manière dont est construit le haut du vêtement.In the form shown, the part 3 covering the thigh can be made with for example a seam 8 oriented substantially along the axis of the thigh, and disposed on the front and inner side of the thigh. Of course, it is possible to position this seam at various other locations depending on how the top of the garment is constructed.

La pression exercée par le textile recouvrant la cuisse peut se mesurer avec un appareil comportant des sondes interposées entre le vêtement et la peau de l'utilisateur. A titre d'exemple, on peut utiliser un appareil tel que celui commercialisé sous la marque PICOPRESS® par la Société MICROLAB ELECTTRONICA (Italie).The pressure exerted by the textile covering the thigh can be measured with an apparatus comprising probes interposed between the garment and the skin of the user. For example, one can use a device such as that marketed under the brand PICOPRESS ® by MICROLAB ELECTTRONICA Company (Italy).

Dans les conditions de repos, c'est-à-dire lorsque l'utilisateur n'exerce aucun effort, ni ne contracte ses muscles, avec une articulation du genou formant un angle faible, de l'ordre de 20 à 30°, le quadriceps est dans une configuration détendue. La pression mesurée avec l'appareil précité est de l'ordre de 10 à 15 mm de mmHg.In the resting conditions, that is to say when the user exerts no effort or contracts his muscles, with a knee joint forming a small angle, of the order of 20 to 30 °, the quadriceps is in a relaxed configuration. The pressure measured with the aforementioned apparatus is of the order of 10 to 15 mmHg.

La partie basse 5, recouvrant la jambe de l'utilisateur est réalisée également dans une pièce à base d'un textile incluant une fraction significative de fibres élastiques telles que l'élasthanne. Cette pièce 5 est confectionnée dans la forme illustrée à la figure 2 de telle sorte que la couture 9 qui la referme autour de la jambe est positionnée à l'arrière du mollet. A titre d'exemple, on a mesuré sur un tel textile les valeurs de taux d'élasticité. Ce taux est voisin de 90% pour une élongation longitudinale, et voisin de 190% dans le sens transversal. En traction, pour un effort d'environ 500 gf (avec 1 gramme-force = 9.8x10-3N), l'allongement longitudinal atteint environ 40%. De même, pour un effort légèrement inférieur, soit environ 475 gf, l'allongement transversal est équivalent, soit voisin de 40%. On note que ce textile permet d'exercer une compression plus forte que celui qui recouvre la cuisse par la pièce 3. The lower part 5, covering the leg of the user is also performed in a piece based on a textile including a significant fraction of elastic fibers such as elastane. This piece 5 is made in the form illustrated in FIG. figure 2 so that the seam 9 which closes it around the leg is positioned at the back of the calf. By way of example, the elasticity values were measured on such a textile. This rate is close to 90% for a longitudinal elongation, and close to 190% in the transverse direction. In tension, for a force of about 500 gf (with 1 gram-force = 9.8x10 -3 N), the longitudinal elongation reaches about 40%. Similarly, for a slightly lower effort, about 475 gf, the transverse elongation is equivalent, or close to 40%. It is noted that this textile makes it possible to exert a stronger compression than that which covers the thigh by the piece 3.

L'utilisation de cette couture unique permet de configurer cette pièce de telle sorte qu'elle couvre la jambe de façon optimale pour exercer la pression recherchée sur les muscles. Plus précisément, s'agissant du bas de la jambe, la pression exercée est avantageusement légèrement supérieure à celle régnant sur la cuisse, de manière à faciliter le flux sanguin. La confection est réalisée pour donner des dimensions à la pièce assemblée inférieures de l'ordre de 15% par rapport aux dimensions anatomiques, pour obtenir une compression relativement forte de la zone basse de la jambe. A titre d'exemple, cette pression, toujours mesurée avec le même appareil pour ce qui concerne la cuisse, peut-être de l'ordre 20 mmHg, à comparer à une pression de 10 à 15 mmHg pour la partie haute de la cuisse.The use of this unique seam allows to configure this piece so that it covers the leg optimally to exert the desired pressure on the muscles. More specifically, with regard to the lower leg, the pressure exerted is advantageously slightly greater than that prevailing on the thigh, so as to facilitate blood flow. The garment is made to give dimensions to the assembled lower part of the order of 15% compared to the anatomical dimensions, to obtain a relatively strong compression of the lower leg area. For example, this pressure, still measured with the same device for the thigh, may be of the order of 20 mmHg, compared to a pressure of 10 to 15 mmHg for the upper part of the thigh.

Conformément à l'aspect de l'invention, la zone couvrant l'articulation du genou est réalisée de manière particulière. Ainsi, la partie avant du genou, formant la zone proéminente où se trouve la rotule, est couverte par une première pièce 10, tandis que la face arrière du genou, correspondant au pli de l'articulation est couverte par une seconde pièce 12 distincte.According to the aspect of the invention, the area covering the knee joint is made in a particular manner. Thus, the front part of the knee, forming the prominent area where the kneecap is, is covered by a first part 10, while the rear face of the knee, corresponding to the fold of the joint is covered by a second part 12 distinct.

La première pièce 10 couvrant la rotule est réalisée en un textile similaire à celui couvrant le bas de la jambe, en ce qui concerne la compression appliquée. Cette première pièce 10 présente une forme générale telle qu'elle recouvre la surface du genou autour de la rotule en formant un volume correspondant à la configuration anatomique du genou. En d'autres termes, les contours de la première pièce sont choisis pour que lorsque la pièce est assemblée avec les pièces adjacentes, elle présente une forme légèrement bombée, correspondant au volume de la rotule.The first piece 10 covering the patella is made of a textile similar to that covering the bottom of the leg, as regards the compression applied. This first piece 10 has a general shape such that it covers the surface of the knee around the patella forming a volume corresponding to the anatomical configuration of the knee. In other words, the contours of the first piece are chosen so that when the piece is assembled with the adjacent pieces, it has a slightly convex shape, corresponding to the volume of the patella.

Plus précisément, et tel qu'illustré aux figures 3 à 5, la première pièce 10 est reliée à la pièce supérieure 3 par une couture 15 qui s'étend depuis sensiblement la position 20 de l'axe des articulations du genou sur la face interne du genou, jusqu'au point opposé 21 de l'axe d'articulation, sur la face externe du genou, en passant au-dessus de la rotule. De même, la zone de liaison ou couture reliant la première pièce 10 à la pièce inférieure 5 s'étend entre les deux mêmes points 20, 21 en passant en-dessous de la rotule, au niveau de la tête du plateau tibial.More specifically, and as illustrated in Figures 3 to 5 the first piece 10 is connected to the upper piece 3 by a seam 15 which extends substantially from the position 20 of the axis of the knee joints to the inner face of the knee, to the opposite point 21 of the axis of articulation, on the outer face of the knee, passing over the kneecap. Similarly, the connecting zone or seam connecting the first part 10 to the lower part 5 extends between the same two points 20, 21 passing below the patella, at the head of the tibial plateau.

La configuration de la première pièce 10, fait comme illustré à la figure 5 que l'axe longitudinal approximatif 25 de la cuisse, forme un angle non nul avec l'axe longitudinal approximatif de la jambe 26, cet angle α étant de l'ordre de 10 à 30 °, correspondant à une position fléchie de la jambe.The configuration of the first piece 10, as shown in FIG. figure 5 that the approximate longitudinal axis 25 of the thigh, forms a non-zero angle with the approximate longitudinal axis of the leg 26, this angle α being of the order of 10 to 30 °, corresponding to a bent position of the leg.

Complémentairement, le pli de l'articulation est recouvert par la seconde pièce 12, qui est réalisée à partir d'un matériau plus ajouré, de type filet, tout en étant élastique. Il est en effet préférable que cette pièce 12 présente une bonne perméabilité à l'air, pour permettre une bonne aération de la zone du pli de l'articulation, qui correspond à celle où la sudation est la plus importante. Cette pièce n'applique pas de compression sur le pli de l'articulation, c'est-à-dire que la pression exercée est inférieure à 8 mmHg.Complementarily, the fold of the joint is covered by the second piece 12, which is made from a more openwork material, net type, while being elastic. It is indeed preferable that this piece 12 has good air permeability, to allow good ventilation of the area of the fold of the joint, which corresponds to the one where sweating is the most important. This piece does not apply compression on the fold of the joint, that is to say that the pressure exerted is less than 8 mmHg.

Comme illustré aux figures 4 et 5, cette zone 12 est reliée à la pièce supérieure 3 par une couture 22 qui relie les deux points 20, 21, correspondants à l'axe d'articulation du genou, en passant sur la partie basse de l'arrière de la cuisse.As illustrated in Figures 4 and 5 this zone 12 is connected to the upper piece 3 by a seam 22 which connects the two points 20, 21, corresponding to the axis of articulation of the knee, passing on the lower part of the back of the thigh.

La seconde pièce 12 est par ailleurs reliée à la pièce inférieure 5 par une première couture 23 qui part depuis le point 21 correspond à l'axe d'articulation du genou sur la face externe, et qui se termine dans la forme illustrée sur la couture 9 par laquelle la pièce inférieure est cousue sur elle-même.The second piece 12 is also connected to the lower piece 5 by a first seam 23 which starts from the point 21 corresponds to the axis of articulation of the knee on the outer face, and which ends in the form shown on the seam 9 by which the lower part is sewn on itself.

Cette couture 9 se prolonge à partir de son point d'intersection avec la couture 23 par une portion 24 se prolongeant jusqu'au point 20 correspondant à l'axe d'articulation du genou sur la face interne de la jambe.This seam 9 extends from its point of intersection with the seam 23 by a portion 24 extending to the point 20 corresponding to the axis of articulation of the knee on the inner face of the leg.

Comme illustrée à la figure 5, la couture 24 reliant la seconde pièce 12 avec la pièce inférieure 5 se trouve dans la continuité de la couture 15 reliant la première pièce 10 avec la pièce supérieure 3. As illustrated in figure 5 , the seam 24 connecting the second piece 12 with the lower piece 5 is in the continuity of the seam 15 connecting the first piece 10 with the upper piece 3.

De la même manière, la couture 22 reliant la pièce supérieure 3 à la seconde pièce 12 se prolonge, au niveau des points singuliers 20, 21 par la couture 16 reliant la première pièce 10 à la pièce inférieure 5. In the same way, the seam 22 connecting the upper piece 3 to the second piece 12 is extended, at the singular points 20, 21 by the seam 16 connecting the first piece 10 to the bottom piece 5.

Autrement dit, dans la configuration illustrée aux figures 1 à 5, les zones de liaison reliant les première 10 et seconde 12 pièces et les pièces inférieure 5 et supérieure 3 se croisent en une zone quasi ponctuelle située au niveau de l'axe d'articulation et de pliure du genou. Dans ce cas, sur les faces externe et interne de l'articulation, les coutures se croisent, dans une configuration globale en forme de X.In other words, in the configuration illustrated in the Figures 1 to 5 , the connecting zones connecting the first 10 and second 12 parts and the lower parts 5 and upper 3 intersect in a quasi-point area located at the axis of articulation and fold of the knee. In this case, on the outer and inner faces of the joint, the seams intersect, in a global configuration in the form of X.

Il est possible, comme illustré aux figures 6 et 7, que les différentes pièces soient dans une configuration légèrement différentes. Ainsi, comme illustré à la figure 6, la pièce supérieure 103 et la pièce inférieure 105 viennent en regard l'une de l'autre au niveau d'une jonction de raccordement 107 sensiblement horizontale. Par conséquent, la première pièce 110 et la seconde pièce 112 couvrant respectivement la rotule et le pli du genou ne sont pas en contact l'une avec l'autre. Ces montages permettent également de bien maintenir la partie proéminente de l'articulation au cours du mouvementIt is possible, as illustrated in Figures 6 and 7 , that the different parts are in a slightly different configuration. Thus, as illustrated in figure 6 the upper part 103 and the lower part 105 face one another at a substantially horizontal connection junction 107 . Therefore, the first piece 110 and the second piece 112 respectively covering the patella and the knee fold are not in contact with each other. These assemblies also make it possible to maintain the prominent part of the joint during the movement.

A l'inverse, comme illustré à la figure 7, il est également possible que la première pièce 210 vienne au contact direct de la seconde pièce 212 par l'intermédiaire d'une jonction de raccordement 207, qui s'étend sensiblement longitudinalement parallèlement à l'axe de la jambe.Conversely, as illustrated in figure 7 , It is also possible that the first part 210 comes in direct contact with the second part 212 via a connection terminal 207, which extends substantially longitudinally parallel to the axis of the leg.

Bien entendu, comme déjà évoqué, il est possible de mixer les formes de réalisation des figures 5, 6 et 7 sur une même jambe, en adoptant la configuration la plus ergonomique souhaitée des côtés interne et externe du genou.Of course, as already mentioned, it is possible to mix the embodiments of the figures 5 , 6 and 7 on the same leg, adopting the most ergonomic configuration desired on the inner and outer sides of the knee.

Comme déjà évoqué, l'invention peut également trouver une application pour des vêtements couvrants le haut du corps, tel qu'illustré aux figures 8 et 9. L'invention concernant plus spécifiquement l'articulation du coude, on ne rentrera pas dans les détails concernant la constitution du reste du vêtement, et en particulier celle couvrant le torse et le dos. On précisera simplement que le torse et le dos sont réalisés en textiles élastiques, comportant une fraction significative d'élasthanne de l'ordre de 20 à 35 %, et plus précisément entre 25 et 30 %.As already mentioned, the invention can also find an application for clothing covering the upper body, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 8 and 9 . The invention relates more specifically to the articulation of the elbow, it will not go into details about the constitution of the rest of the garment, and in particular that covering the torso and the back. It will be specified simply that the torso and the back are made of elastic textiles, having a significant fraction of elastane of the order of 20 to 35%, and more precisely between 25 and 30%.

Au niveau des manches du vêtement 50, celui-ci comporte une première zone 53 recouvrant le segment supérieur du bras. Il comporte également une zone inférieure 55 recouvrant le segment distal du membre, autrement dit l'avant-bras.At the sleeves of the garment 50, the latter comprises a first zone 53 covering the upper segment of the arm. It also comprises a lower zone 55 covering the distal segment of the limb, in other words the forearm.

La zone 54 de l'articulation comprend, à l'instar de celle du genou décrite plus haut, deux pièces, à savoir une première pièce 60 couvrant la pointe du coude, et une seconde pièce 62 couvrant le pli du coude.The zone 54 of the articulation comprises, like that of the knee described above, two parts, namely a first part 60 covering the tip of the elbow, and a second part 62 covering the fold of the elbow.

La pièce 53 recouvrant le haut du bras est réalisée avec un matériau à propriété élastique, comportant de l'ordre de 30 % d'élasthanne, assemblé avec une autre fibre synthétique de type polyamide ou polyester. Ce textile présente des propriétés similaires à celui qui permet de réaliser la pièce 3 de la figure 2.The part 53 covering the upper arm is realized with an elastic material property comprising from about 30% elastane, assembled with another synthetic fiber of polyamide or polyester. This textile has properties similar to that which makes it possible to produce piece 3 of the figure 2 .

La pièce 53 est refermée sur elle-même par une couture 58, qui dans la forme illustrée à la figure 11 est située sur la face avant du bras, au-dessus du biceps. Bien entendu, d'autres configurations de couture peuvent être envisagées sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.The piece 53 is closed on itself by a seam 58, which in the form illustrated in FIG. figure 11 is located on the front of the arm, above the biceps. Of course, other sewing configurations can be envisaged without departing from the scope of the invention.

Cette couture est réalisée de telle sorte que lorsque la pièce 53 recouvre le biceps non contracté, avec un angle entre le bras et l'avant-bras de l'ordre de 20 °, la pression exercée par le vêtement sur la peau est de l'ordre de 15 à 20 mmHg, ce qui correspond à une compression ressentie d'intensité moyenne.This seam is formed such that when the part 53 covers the uncontracted biceps, with an angle between the arm and the forearm of the order of 20 °, the pressure exerted by the garment to the skin of the order of 15 to 20 mmHg, which corresponds to a felt compression of average intensity.

De même, la pièce inférieure 55 couvrant l'avant-bras est réalisé à partir d'un textile également élastique, comportant également de l'ordre de 30 % de fibres élastiques. Ce textile présente des propriétés similaires à celui qui permet de réaliser la pièce 5 de la figure 2. Cette pièce est refermée au niveau d'une couture 59, située au-dessus du radius.Similarly, the lower part 55 covering the forearm is made from a textile also elastic, also comprising of the order of 30% of elastic fibers. This textile has properties similar to that which makes it possible to produce piece 5 of the figure 2 . This piece is closed at a seam 59, located above the radius.

La pièce 55 est refermée sur elle-même, de telle sorte qu'elle exerce une certaine pression sur les muscles de l'avant-bras. Cette pression est avantageusement supérieure à celle exercée par le vêtement sur la partie haute du bras. Toujours avec l'appareil décrit ci-avant, cette pression peut être évaluée à environ 20 mmHg.The piece 55 is closed on itself, so that it exerts a certain pressure on the muscles of the forearm. This pressure is advantageously greater than that exerted by the garment on the upper arm. Still with the apparatus described above, this pressure can be evaluated at about 20 mmHg.

De la même manière que pour l'articulation du genou, l'articulation du coude est recouverte par deux pièces caractéristiques. La pièce 60 recouvre la partie proéminente du coude. Cette pièce 60 est réalisée en un textile similaire à la pièce 55 recouvrant l'avant-bras. Elle est également configurée de telle sorte qu'au repos, elle recouvre le volume de la pointe du coude en exerçant une pression nominale, de l'ordre de 20 mmHg. Les dimensions de la première pièce 60 sont telles qu'au repos, ou même lorsque le vêtement n'est pas enfilé, l'axe approximatif du bras forme avec l'axe approximatif de l'avant-bras un angle β de l'ordre de 20° à 40°, de préférence entre 20° et 30°.In the same way as for the knee joint, the elbow joint is covered by two characteristic pieces. Part 60 covers the prominent part of the elbow. This piece 60 is made of a textile similar to the piece 55 covering the forearm. It is also configured so that at rest, it covers the volume of the tip of the elbow by exerting a nominal pressure, of the order of 20 mmHg. The dimensions of the first piece 60 are such that at rest, or even when the garment is not threaded, the approximate axis of the arm forms with the approximate axis of the forearm an angle β of the order from 20 ° to 40 °, preferably from 20 ° to 30 °.

La première pièce 60 est reliée à la pièce supérieure 53 par l'intermédiaire d'une couture 65. Cette couture 65 s'étend entre les deux points 70, 71 situés sur les faces respectivement externe et interne de l'articulation, sensiblement au niveau de l'axe de flexion de l'articulation. Plus précisément, le point 70 situé sur la face externe se trouve dans la zone de l'épicondyle. La couture 65 forme un arc de telle sorte que la pièce 60 recouvre l'intégralité de la zone de la pointe du coude.The first piece 60 is connected to the upper piece 53 via a seam 65. This seam 65 extends between the two points 70, 71 located on the respectively outer and inner sides of the hinge, substantially at the of the axis of flexion of the joint. Specifically, the point 70 located on the outer face is in the epicondylactic area. Sewing 65 forms an arc so that part 60 covers the entire area of the tip of the elbow.

La première pièce 60 est reliée à la pièce inférieure 55 par l'intermédiaire d'une couture 66 qui s'étend également entre les deux points de l'articulation virtuelle 70, 71, en passant sur le début de l'avant-bras.The first piece 60 is connected to the lower piece 55 via a seam 66 which also extends between the two points of the virtual joint 70, 71, passing over the beginning of the forearm.

Complémentairement, la zone de la pliure du coude est recouverte par la seconde pièce 62, qui à l'instar de la pièce qui recouvre le pli du genou aux figures 1 à 5, est réalisée à partir d'un textile ajouré, permettant une aération de l'articulation, sans exercer de pression. Cette seconde pièce 62 est reliée à la première pièce supérieure par une couture 72, qui débute à proximité du point 70 de l'axe d'articulation, et qui se prolonge après avoir fait le tour de la partie haute de la pliure du coude jusqu'au point 71 situé sur la face interne du coude.Complementarily, the area of the bend of the elbow is covered by the second piece 62, which like the piece that covers the fold of the knee to Figures 1 to 5 , is made from a perforated textile, allowing aeration of the joint, without exercising pressure. This second piece 62 is connected to the first upper piece by a seam 72, which starts close to the point 70 of the hinge pin, and which extends after having circled the upper part of the fold of the elbow until at point 71 on the inside of the elbow.

Par ailleurs, cette seconde pièce 62 est reliée à la pièce inférieure 55 par une couture 76 qui s'étend également entre les deux points 70, 71 de l'axe d'articulation du coude en passant par la partie basse de la pliure du coude.Moreover, this second piece 62 is connected to the lower piece 55 by a seam 76 which also extends between the two points 70, 71 of the axis of articulation of the elbow, passing through the lower part of the fold of the elbow. .

Dans la forme illustrée, les coutures 76, 65 reliant respectivement la seconde pièce 62 à la pièce inférieure 55, et la première pièce 60 à la pièce supérieure sont disposées dans la continuité l'une de l'autre. Une configuration analogue est adoptée pour la face interne du coude. Dans ce cas, les coutures se croisent dans une géométrie en forme globale de X.In the illustrated form, the seams 76, 65 respectively connecting the second piece 62 to the lower piece 55, and the first piece 60 to the upper piece are arranged in continuity with one another. A similar configuration is adopted for the inner face of the elbow. In this case, the seams intersect in a geometry in the global form of X.

Bien entendu, les mêmes variantes que celles illustrées pour l'articulation du genou peuvent être appliquées à l'articulation du coude en ce qui concerne la position des zones de liaison ou couture.Of course, the same variants as those illustrated for the knee joint can be applied to the articulation of the elbow with respect to the position of the connection or sewing areas.

On notera que, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, les zones de liaison entre les différentes pièces peuvent être réalisées soit à base de coutures, soit à base de collage, voire de soudures entre les matériaux. Elles peuvent également inclure un revêtement de protection, à base de polyuréthanne par exemple.Note that, without departing from the scope of the invention, the connection areas between the different parts can be made either seams or based gluing, or even welding between the materials. They may also include a protective coating, based on polyurethane for example.

Il ressort de ce qui précède que les vêtements réalisés conformément à l'invention présentent l'avantage d'avoir une forme au repos qui correspond à la position ergonomique optimisée pour la pratique du sport considéré.It follows from the foregoing that the garments made according to the invention have the advantage of having a shape at rest which corresponds to the ergonomic position optimized for the practice of the sport in question.

Le vêtement présente également l'avantage d'exercer une pression optimisée sur chacun des segments des membres, y compris la zone de l'articulation, pour améliorer la circulation et donc les performances de l'utilisateur. Le traitement différencié entre la partie interne et externe de l'articulation contribue également à l'amélioration des performances. Le soutien de l'articulation permet ainsi un meilleur alignement des parties inférieure et supérieure du membre, ainsi qu'un placement de la jambe par rapport au corps pour optimiser les gestes du sportif et gagner en performance.The garment also has the advantage of exerting optimized pressure on each of the segments of the limbs, including the area of the joint, to improve the circulation and therefore the performance of the user. Differential treatment between the inner and outer part of the joint also contributes to improving performance. The support of the joint allows a better alignment of the parts lower and upper limb, and a placement of the leg relative to the body to optimize the actions of the athlete and improve performance.

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Vêtement textile (1, 50), comportant des portions couvrant en les comprimant, un membre inférieur ou supérieur, lesdites portions comprenant différentes pièces textiles fixées entre elles par des zones de liaison pour donner une configuration au repos avec une angulation non nulle entre les segments du membre situé de part et d'autre de l'articulation principale du membre, comportant : - une première pièce (10, 60) couvrant la partie proéminente de l'articulation, - une seconde pièce (12, 62) couvrant le pli de l'articulation, - une pièce supérieure (3, 53) couvrant tout ou partie du segment proximal du membre, - une pièce inférieure (5, 55) couvrant tout ou partie du segment distal du membre, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des zones de liaison (15,16, 22, 23, 65, 66, 72, 73) fixant les première et seconde pièces, avec les pièces inférieure et supérieure, lesdites zones de liaison (15,16, 22, 23, 65, 66, 72, 73) étant reliées entre elles par deux jonctions de raccordement ponctuelles ou rectilignes, disposées l'une sur la face interne de l'articulation, l'autre sur la face externe de l'articulation, et dans lequel la première pièce exerce une compression sur la partie proéminente de l'articulation.Textile garment (1, 50), comprising portions covering, by compressing them, a lower or upper limb, said portions comprising different textile pieces fastened together by connecting zones to give a resting configuration with a non-zero angulation between the segments the limb located on either side of the main joint of the limb, comprising: a first piece (10, 60) covering the prominent part of the joint, a second piece (12, 62) covering the fold of the joint, an upper piece (3, 53) covering all or part of the proximal segment of the limb, a lower part (5, 55) covering all or part of the distal segment of the limb, characterized in that it comprises connecting zones (15, 16, 22, 23, 65, 66, 72, 73) fixing the first and second parts, with the upper and lower parts, said connecting zones (15, 16 , 22, 23, 65, 66, 72, 73) being connected to one another by two point or rectilinear connection junctions arranged one on the internal face of the articulation, the other on the external face of the articulation. and wherein the first piece compresses the prominent part of the joint. Vêtement textile selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la pièce inférieure (5,55) est distincte de la pièce supérieure (3,53)Textile garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower piece (5,55) is distinct from the upper piece (3,53) Vêtement textile selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les première (210) et seconde (212) pièces sont reliées au niveau d'une jonction de raccordement (207) s'étendant sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe du membre.Textile garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the first (210) and second (212) pieces are connected at a connecting junction (207) extending substantially parallel to the axis of the member. Vêtement textile selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les pièces supérieure (103) et inférieure (105) sont reliées au niveau d'une jonction de raccordement (107) s'étendant sensiblement perpendiculairement à l'axe du membre.Textile garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper (103) and lower (105) parts are connected at a connecting junction (107) extending substantially perpendicularly to the axis of the member. Vêtement textile selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que en ce que les pièces supérieure et inférieure sont reliées au niveau d'une jonction de raccordement sensiblement ponctuelle.Textile garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper and lower parts are connected at a substantially punctual connection junction. Vêtement textile selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les jonction de raccordement sont disposées sensiblement à l'aplomb de l'axe de flexion (20, 21, 70, 71) de ladite articulation.Textile garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting junctions are arranged substantially vertically above the axis of flexion (20, 21, 70, 71) of said articulation. Vêtement textile selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la seconde pièce (12, 62) est réalisée à partir d'un textile plus perméable à l'air que celui de la première pièce.Textile garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the second piece (12, 62) is made from a textile that is more permeable to air than that of the first piece. Vêtement textile selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la première pièce (10, 60) est réalisée à base d'un textile élastique.Textile garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the first piece (10, 60) is made from an elastic textile. Vêtement textile selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la compression exercée par la première pièce est supérieure à la compression exercée par la pièce supérieure.Textile garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the compression exerted by the first piece is greater than the compression exerted by the upper piece. Vêtement textile selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la pièce inférieure exerce une pression supérieure à la pression exercée par la pièce supérieure, dans la configuration où il est porté par un utilisateur.Textile garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower piece exerts a pressure greater than the pressure exerted by the upper piece, in the configuration where it is worn by a user. Vêtement textile selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les zones de liaison sont des coutures et/ou des zones de collage/soudureTextile garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting areas are seams and / or bonding / welding areas Vêtement selon la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que les coutures sont recouvertes d'une couche d'enduction, typiquement à base de polyuréthanne.Garment according to claim 11, characterized in that the seams are covered with a coating layer, typically based on polyurethane. Vêtement selon la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que les coutures se croisent dans une configuration en X.Garment according to claim 11, characterized in that the seams intersect in an X configuration. Vêtement (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, destiné à couvrir les membres inférieurs, dans lequel au repos, l'angle formé entre les axes longitudinaux médians de la cuisse et de la jambe forment un angle (α) compris entre 10 et 30° préférentiellement entre 20 et 25°.Garment (1) according to one of the preceding claims, intended to cover the lower limbs, in which at rest, the angle formed between the longitudinal axes medians of the thigh and leg form an angle (α) between 10 and 30 ° preferably between 20 and 25 °. Vêtement (50) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, destiné à couvrir les membres supérieurs, dans lequel au repos, l'angle formé par les axes longitudinaux médians du bras et de l'avant-bras forment un angle (β) compris entre 20° et 40°. préférentiellement entre 20° et 30°.Garment (50) according to one of the preceding claims, intended to cover the upper limbs, in which at rest, the angle formed by the median longitudinal axes of the arm and the forearm form an angle (β) between 20 ° and 40 °. preferably between 20 ° and 30 °.
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