GB2610442A

GB2610442A - Glove

Info

Publication number: GB2610442A
Application number: GB2113654.4A
Authority: GB
Inventors: E M S Alshaheen Khaled
Original assignee: Oncorner Ltd
Current assignee: Oncorner Ltd
Priority date: 2021-09-24
Filing date: 2021-09-24
Publication date: 2023-03-08
Anticipated expiration: 2041-09-24
Also published as: GB2610442B; GB202113654D0

Abstract

A glove 1 comprises a glove body (2, figure 1), one or more claws (3, figure 1) provided on one side of the glove body, where the one or more claws are adjustably connected to the glove body by an adjustment mechanism such that the position of the one or more hooks can be adjusted relative to the glove. Preferably the claws are independently rotatable around an axle in the form of a rod 43 which passes through knuckle portions 42 to allow them to pivot. The adjustment mechanism might be in the form of a position setting mechanism having an abutment member 414 in the form of a spring-biased ball which engages with a slot 423 on the knuckle portion of each claw. The adjustment mechanism might include a locking mechanism whereby to adjust the claws they are shifted along the rod to circumferential portion 424 and then shifted back to be held in place. They can then be locked in a non-adjustable position with spacer 417. The glove may be heatproof such that the glove assists a user in gripping and holding heavy items when welding.

Description

GLOVE

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to gloves, e.g. welding gloves.

BACKGROUND ART

Gloves may protect a wearer's hands from heat, e.g. by using a heat-proof material, and/or assist the performance of tasks such as lifting, e.g. by using a high friction material.

However, existing gloves tend not to provide sufficient support to the fingers, particularly for heavy lifting and/or lifting of hot materials. The present disclosure aims to at least partially address this problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to an aspect of the disclosure there is provided a glove comprising: a glove body for accommodating the hand of a wearer; one or more claws provided on one side of the glove body; wherein the one or more claws are adjustably connected to the glove body by an adjustment mechanism, such that position of the one or more claws relative to the glove body can be adjusted.

Optionally, the one or more claws is rotatable relative to the glove body. Optionally, each of the one or more claws is independently rotatable. Optionally, the adjustment mechanism comprises a pivot about which the one or more claws is rotatable.

Optionally, the adjustment mechanism comprises: one or more knuckle members connected to the one or more claws, the one or more knuckle member comprising an aperture; and a rod that passes through the aperture in the one or more knuckle members to provide the pivot. Optionally, the one or more knuckle members are substantially cylindrical Optionally, the adjustment mechanism comprises a position setting mechanism configured to set the one or more claws in one of a plurality of possible positions, and movable between a set position and an non-set position. Optionally, the position setting mechanism comprises an abutment member and a slotted member, wherein the abutment member is configured to engage with slots of the slotted member corresponding to the plurality of possible positions, in the set position, and disengage from the slotted member in the non-set position. Optionally, the position setting mechanism is biased by one or more springs.

Optionally, the slotted member is connected to the one or more claws Optionally, the position setting mechanism is configured to provide haptic feedback as the one or more claws are moved between positions. Optionally, the position a setting mechanism comprises a sprung ball and a plurality of channels for engaging with the ball, the haptic feedback being provided as the ball moves in and out of each channel.

Optionally, the adjustment mechanism comprises a locking mechanism configure to lock the position of the one or more claws, and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. Optionally, in the locking mechanism locks the position setting mechanism in the set position.

Optionally, the glove is a welding glove Optionally, the glove body is heat-proof Optionally, the claws are metal.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Further features of the disclosure will be described below, by way of non-limiting examples and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Fig. 1 shows an example glove according to the disclosure; Fig. 2 shows an exploded view of an adjustment mechanism of the example glove; Fig. 3 shows a cross section through the adjustment mechanism.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Figs 1 to 3 show an example glove 1 comprising a glove body 2 a glove body for accommodating the hand of a wearer and claws 3 (four in this example) provided on one side of the glove body 2 (the palm side in this example). The claws 3 are adjustably connected to the glove body 2 by an adjustment mechanism 4, such that position of the claws 3 relative to the glove body 2 can be adjusted As shown in the Figures, the adjustment mechanism 4 may comprise a bracket 41 that holds the claws 3. As shown, the bracket 41 may comprise a base 411 and side walls 412. The bracket 41 may be attached to the glove body 2, e.g. by stitching.

As shown in the Figures, the claws 3 may be connected to respective knuckle members 42 of the adjustment mechanism 4, which are held by the bracket 41. As shown, the may be knuckle members 42 are held in the bracket 41 by a rod 43 that passes through apertures 421 in the knuckle members 42. As shown, the rod 42 may be connected to the bracket 41.

As shown, the bracket 41 may comprise apertures 413 in side walls 412, for accommodating the rod 43.

As shown in the Figures, the knuckle members 42 may be substantially cylindrical in shape As shown, the aperture 421 may be located at a central axis of the cylindrical shape The claws 3 may be rotatable about a pivot, e.g. an axis through the apertures 421 of the knuckle 42. The knuckle members 42 may rotate around the rod 43. Thus the positions of the claws 3 relative to the glove body 2 can be adjusted. Each of the claws 3 may be independently rotatable.

The adjustment mechanism 3 may comprises a position setting mechanism configured to set the claws 3 in one of a plurality of possible positions. The position setting mechanism may be movable between a set position and a non-set position. As shown in Fig. 2, the position setting mechanism may comprise an abutment member 414 and a slotted member 422. The abutment member 414 may be configured to engage with slots 423 of the slotted member 422, corresponding to the plurality of possible claw positions, in the set position, and disengage from the slotted member 422 in the non-set position.

As shown in Fig. 2, the abutment member 414 may be provided on the bracket 41, e.g. the base 411, corresponding to each claw 3 The slotted member 422 may be provided on the knuckle members 42, e.g. around a cylindrical surface thereof Accordingly, the different slots 423 correspond to different rotation angles of the knuckle member 42. The slots 423 accordingly extend in an axial direction of the knuckle members 42.

The abutment member 414 may be moved in and out of the slots 423, i.e. engaged with and disengaged from the slots 423, by moving the knuckle members 42 perpendicularly to the rotation of the knuckle members 42, i.e. in the axial direction of the knuckle members 42 along the rod 42. A circumferential channel 424 is provided adjacent the slots 423 tin which the abutment member 414 can move from one slot 423 to another as the knuckle member 42 is rotated.

As shown in Fig. 2 the position setting mechanism may be biased towards the set position, e.g. by one or more springs. As shown in Fig. 2, the positon setting mechanism may comprise a spring 415 adjacent and endmost knuckle member 42 configured to exert a force between the endmost knuckle member 42 and a side wall 412 of the bracket 41. The spring 415 may be a coil spring and may be arranged around the rod 42, as shown. The knuckle members 42 must be pushed against the spring 415 to move the position setting mechanism from the set position to the non-set position.

The position setting mechanism may be configured to provide haptic feedback as the claws 3 are moved between positions. As shown in Fig. 3 the position setting mechanism may comprise a sprung ball 416 and channels 425 for engaging with the ball 416, the haptic feedback being provided as the ball 416 moves in and out of each channel 425.

As shown, the sprung ball 416 may be provide to the abutment member 414. The channels 425 may be provided to the slotted member 422, corresponding to each slot 423. The sprung all may be biased towards the slotted member 422. The channels 425 may extend in the axial direction of the knuckle member 42 and be aligned with the centre of each slot 423. The channels 423 may extend from the slots 423 to the circumferential channel 424.

The ball 416 engaging and disengaging with a channel 425 can be felt by an operator.

The adjustment mechanism 4 may compromise a locking mechanism configured to lock the position of the claws 3 The locking mechanism may be movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking mechanism may lock the position setting mechanism in the set position.

As shown in Fig. 2, the locking mechanism may comprise a blocking member 417 positioned between an end most knuckle member 42 and a side wall 412 of the bracket 41.

The blocking member 417 may block a space that the endmost knuckle member 42 would otherwise move into in order to move the position setting mechanism from the set positon to the non-set position. As shown, this space may be where the spring 415 is located. As shown, the blocking member 417 may be a U-shape member configured to surround the spring 415. In order to adjust the claws, the blocking member 417 must be removed.

The glove body 2 may be heat-proof, i.e. formed from heat proof materials. The glove may be used for welding for example. Although not show the glove may comprise compartments for individual fingers, as well as the thumb and palm.

The claws 3 and/or the adjustment mechanism 4 may be formed from a material capable of withstanding high temperatures, such as metal, e.g. steel.

It should be understood that the above examples are illustrative only, and variations are possible with the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

Claims

CLAIMSA glove comprising: a glove body for accommodating the hand of a wearer; one or more claws provided on one side of the glove body, wherein the one or more claws are adjustably connected to the glove body by an adjustment mechanism, such that position of the one or more claws relative to the glove body can be adjusted.
2. The glove of claim 1, wherein the one or more claws is rotatable relative to the glove body.
3. The glove of claim 2, wherein each of the one or more claws is independently rotatable.
4. The glove of claim 2 or 3, wherein the adjustment mechanism comprises a pivot about which the one or more claws is rotatable The glove of claim 4, wherein adjustment mechanism comprises one or more knuckle members connected to the one or more claws, the one or more knuckle member comprising an aperture; and a rod that passes through the aperture in the one or more knuckle members to provide the pivot.6. The glove of claim 4, wherein the one or more knuckle members are substantially cylindrical.7. The glove of any preceding claim, wherein the adjustment mechanism comprises a position setting mechanism configured to set the one or more claws in one of a plurality of possible positions, and movable between a set position and an non-set position.8. The glove of claim 7, wherein the position setting mechanism comprises an abutment member and a slotted member, wherein the abutment member is configured to engage with slots of the slotted member corresponding to the plurality of possible positions, in the set position, and disengage from the slotted member in the non-set position 9. The glove of claim 7 or 8, wherein the position setting mechanism is biased towards the fixing position.10. The glove of claim 9, where the position setting mechanism is biased by one or more springs.11. The glove of any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the slotted member is connected to the one or more claws 12. The glove of any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the position setting mechanism is configured to provide haptic feedback as the one or more claws are moved between positions.13. The glove of claim 12, wherein the position a setting mechanism comprises a sprung ball and a plurality of channels for engaging with the ball, the haptic feedback being provided as the ball moves in and out of each channel 14. The glove of any preceding claim, wherein the adjustment mechanism comprises a locking mechanism configure to lock the position of the one or more claws, and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position.15. The glove of claim 14 when dependent on one of claims 7 to 13 where in the locking mechanism locks the position setting mechanism in the set position.16. The glove of any preceding claim, wherein the glove is a welding glove 17. The glove of any preceding claim, wherein the glove body is heat-proof 18. The glove of any preceding claim, wherein the claws are metal.