JP2004092013A - Garment having crotch and for supporting leg - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a garment for supporting legs, efficiently protecting the knee, keeping the knee joint stable, decreasing no degree of knee motion freedom, having good feeling of wear, preventing/decreasing knee ache and the like and useful for preventing medial collateral ligament injury caused by sports or the like. <P>SOLUTION: An elastic part 2 having comparatively strong restraint covers a collateral ligament 3 at the inner side of the knee joint and a part 4 of the lower part of the kneecap at the inner side, reaches the side part 5 of the inner gastrocnemius muscle and/or the soleus muscle and, at the upper side of the knee joint and passes through the front of the femoral region from its inside to its outside to reach a greater trochanter near part 8 along a sartorius 6. The elastic part having strong restraint is formed by overlapping an elastic cloth with the garment main body and sewing up the overlapped, wherein the elastic cloth has a predetermined shape and forms the elastic part having strong restraint. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

The present invention relates to a lower limb support garment having a crotch portion, and more particularly to a stretchable lower limb support garment having an elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force in a specific portion.

膝 The knee is the most troublesome part of orthopedic surgery, such as the aging of the muscles and ligaments that support the knee due to aging and the knee injury due to sports.

In recent years, taping and wearing corsets are often performed on necessary parts of the human body to treat and protect such knee injuries.

However, taping is difficult to apply on your own, and it is necessary to have other people taping, but since amateurs can not tap, it is necessary to have an expert taping each time, Inconvenient. In addition, there are problems such as being unable to be worn for a long time and leading to skin disorders. In addition, the knee joint is fixed, and the degree of freedom of movement of the knee joint is considerably reduced. On the other hand, when the corset is used, the patella is not sufficiently free, so that the degree of freedom of movement of the knee joint is similarly considerably reduced.

In recent years, various types of clothing that support specific muscles have been proposed. (See Patent Documents 1 to 6 below).

As the clothing having such a muscle support function, clothing having a relatively strong tightening portion on the muscle to be supported or on the side of the muscle is generally used.
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However, these garment-supporting garments have not been designed with a special focus on knee protection.

Humans tend to erect their knees while standing. That is, a force is exerted on the leg to bend inward with the knee joint medial side as a vertex, and more tension is applied to the collateral ligament on the medial side of the knee joint (hereinafter referred to as the medial collateral ligament). It will come. The medial collateral ligament is covered and protected by the sartorius, semitendinoid, semimembranosus and thin muscle below the tendon. However, when these muscles are fatigued or the muscle strength is reduced by aging, the ligament alone cannot withstand and the knee becomes unstable.

By the way, there has been almost no study on clothing for supporting the medial collateral ligament of the knee joint of the human body. However, among knee joint diseases, injuries of the medial side of the knee are statistically quite common. Therefore, in order to secure the degree of freedom of the movement of the knee and to sufficiently support the knee, it was found that the examination should be conducted mainly on the medial collateral ligament.

The medial collateral ligament is located slightly behind the medial side of the knee joint, connecting the vicinity of the lower end of the femur and the vicinity of the upper end of the tibia on the medial side surface of the knee joint. The lateral collateral ligament is present on the lateral side of the knee joint opposite to the medial collateral ligament, and exists in such a manner as to connect the vicinity of the lower end of the femur and the vicinity of the upper end of the fibula on the lateral side of the knee joint. However, lateral collateral ligament disease is considerably less than medial collateral ligament disease, and medial collateral ligament disease is more common. This is because the medial collateral ligament has a lower tensile strength than the lateral collateral ligament and a smaller elongation to fracture. That is, the medial collateral ligament is inferior to the lateral collateral ligament in toughness and elasticity.

As described above, the medial collateral ligament is covered with the sartorius, semitendinosus, semimembranosus, or the lower tendon of the thin muscle. Since it exists behind, no proposal has ever been made in the proposal of muscle support clothing that specifically focuses on the support of the medial collateral ligament.

Therefore, the present inventors, by examining mainly the support of the medial collateral ligament, to protect the knee more efficiently, keep the knee joint stable, and without significantly reducing the freedom of movement of the knee joint, The purpose of the present invention is to provide lower limb support clothing that has a good feeling of wearing and prevents and reduces knee pain caused by instability of the knee, and is also useful for preventing medial collateral ligament damage caused by sports and the like. It is the purpose.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following lower limb support clothing.
(1) Clothing having elasticity and having a crotch portion for supporting a lower limb worn in close contact with the body, the clothing having an elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force, The elastic part with strong tightening force
Substantially covers the collateral ligaments on the medial aspect of the human knee joint, and further covers a portion of the lower portion of the patella on the medial lateral side, and mediates the medial gastrocnemius and / or soleus muscles. Above the knee joint, the thigh consists of a relatively strong elastic part that has a relatively strong tightening force reaching the vicinity of the greater trochanter along the sewing muscle from the inside to the outside through the front side,
The clothing is formed by superimposing a stretchable cloth of a predetermined shape in which the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force becomes the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force on the garment body and sewing it, or A lower limb support garment in which a stretchable portion having a relatively high tightening force and a portion other than the stretchable portion are respectively formed into parts of a predetermined shape and joined together.

(2) The lower limb support garment according to the above (1), wherein the lower limb support garment has at least a length from the waistline to above the ankle and has a crotch.
(3) a portion which substantially covers the collateral ligament on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body, and which is represented by a relatively strong elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force, which extends substantially along the sewing muscle and near the greater trochanter; The lower limb support according to any one of (1) to (2), further having an elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force extending from the vicinity of the greater trochanter to the vicinity of the waist along the iliotibial ligament. Clothes.
(4) a portion which substantially covers the collateral ligament on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body, and which is represented by a relatively strong elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force, which extends substantially along the sewing muscle and near the greater trochanter; Further, any one of the above items (1) to (3), which is a stretchable portion having a relatively high tightening force and covering a part of the upper portion of the patella from substantially around the inner side of the patella on the inner side of the human body. Clothing for supporting lower limbs as described.
(5) The lower limb according to any one of the above (1), (3) or (4), wherein the lower limb support clothing has a length from the waistline to below the knee and has a crotch. Support clothing.
(6) The lower limb support clothing according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein a sewing line of the clothing main body that forms the leg portion in a tubular shape passes through the outside of the leg portion.
(7) The lower limb support clothing according to any one of the above (1) to (6), wherein the clothing has a shape to which an upper body is further added.

The lower limb support clothing of the present invention is a garment having elasticity and a crotch portion that supports the lower limb worn in close contact with the body, wherein the garment has a relatively strong elasticity. The elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament on the medial side surface of the human knee joint, and is provided along the sewing muscle above the knee joint. It has a relatively strong elastic part.

Therefore, the lower limb support garment of the present invention is such that the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force supports the medial collateral ligament, and further above the knee joint, present above the medial collateral ligament. As it supports the extending sewing muscle, the power that pulls the elastic part with a relatively strong tightening force that supports the medial collateral ligament in the part extending upward in this way, Since the support force of the medial collateral ligament is improved, and the elastic part with a relatively strong tightening force supports the sewing muscle supporting the knee joint together with the medial collateral ligament, from the combined action of both, It protects the knee, keeps the knee joint stable, does not significantly reduce the freedom of movement of the knee joint, has a good feeling of wearing, prevents or reduces knee pain caused by instability of the knee, and even more , Medial collateral arising in sports, etc. In the prevention of the band damage it can provide useful leg portions support a garment.

In addition, there is an elastic part with a relatively strong tightening force spirally extending from the inside to the outside of the thigh obliquely from the inside to the great trochanter, supporting the sewing muscle, so it supports the medial collateral ligament The power for pulling the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force is further enhanced, and it is possible to provide a lower limb part supporting garment in which the support force of the medial collateral ligament is improved. Furthermore, it is preferable because it can support sewing muscles that assist the function of the medial collateral ligament.

In addition, the portion represented by the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force further includes the lower limb portion support clothing according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, which extends from the vicinity of the greater trochanter to the vicinity of the waist along the iliotibial ligament. Further, the above function is further enhanced, and a function of holding down the greater trochanter is provided, and the function of improving the connection between the femoral head and the acetabulum and improving the stability of the hip joint is preferably exhibited.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.In the present invention, a stretchable portion having a relatively strong tightening force is arranged at any part of the lower limb support clothing of the present invention. There are also parts that use the names of parts of the body, muscles and skeletons to describe the position on the clothing where the elastic parts with relatively strong tightening force are arranged, so that it is easy to understand First, the position of a skeleton or a muscle in a human body used for describing the position of a portion having a strong tightening force in the present invention will be described.

FIG. 123 is a skeletal view of the right half of the figure viewed from the front side of the lower limb of the human body, and a left half is a muscular view viewed from the front side of the lower limb of the human body. FIG. 124 is a skeletal view of the left half of the figure as viewed from the back of the human lower limb, and a right half of the figure is a muscular view of the lower limb of the human body as viewed from the rear. FIG. 125 is a muscle diagram with a partial skeleton viewed from the lateral side of the lower limb of the right side of the human body, and FIG. 126 is a muscle with a partial skeleton viewed from the medial side of the right lower limb of the human body. FIG. In FIGS. 123 to 126, the description of the muscles and skeletons not particularly required for the description of the present invention is omitted.

  123 to 126, 701 is the gluteus maximus, 702 is the gluteus maximus, 703 is the greater trochanter, 704 is the vastus lateralis muscle, 705 is the iliotibial ligament, 706 is the greater adductor, 707 is the hemi-membranosus, 708 is a semitendinoid muscle, 709 is a biceps femoris, 710 is a thin muscle, 711 is a sartorius muscle, 711 is a wide medial muscle, 712 is a lateral condyle of the femur, 714 is a medial condyle of the femur, and 715 is a patella Part (patella), 716 is the tibialis anterior, 717 is the tibia, 718 is the soleus muscle (718a is the soleus muscle and 718b is the inside soleus muscle), 719 is the gastrocnemius muscle (719a is the gastrocnemius muscle outside and 719b is the gastrocnemius muscle inside) ), 720 is the long peroneal muscle, 721 is the malleolus (lateral malleolus), 722 is the medial malleolus (inside malleolus), 723 is the rectus femoris, 724 is the femur, 725 is the fibula, 726 is the peroneal head, 727 is the femoral head, and 728. Is the acetabulum and 729 is the sacrum. The lumbar vertebrae include a first lumbar vertebra to a fifth lumbar vertebra, and these lumbar vertebrae are not shown, but exist on the sacrum 729. Although the rectus abdominis, external obliques, and internal obliques are not shown, the rectus abdominis is a muscle that extends vertically from the upper abdomen under the chest to the lower abdomen in the middle of the abdomen. The oblique muscles are present on the left and right sides of the rectus abdominis, and the muscle fibers are diagonally upward in the lateral direction.The internal obliques are almost on the back side of the rectus abdominis and the external obliques. The muscle fiber direction is almost obliquely downward from the center of the front of the human body to the left and right.

Next, in order to explain the medial width ligament and the like, FIGS. 127 and 128 are partial views of the skeleton and the ligament near the knee joint.

FIG. 127 corresponds to a rear view of the knee joint as viewed from the rear side, where arrow A is inside the human body and arrow B is outside. FIG. 128 is a side view of the knee joint viewed from the inside (arrow A side), in which the arrow D side is the front side of the human body and the arrow E side is the back side. FIG. 128 shows a state in which the knee is bent. 800 is the medial lateral ligament, 801 is the lateral lateral ligament, 803 is the medial condyle of the tibia, 804 is the lateral condyle of the fibula, 805 is the medial meniscus, 806 is the lateral meniscus, 807 is the posterior cruciate ligament, and 709 'is the two thighs It is a part of the muscle tendon, and the upper muscle is not shown.

As is evident from these figures, the medial collateral ligament exists on the medial side of the knee joint, near the lower end of the femur and near the upper end of the tibia, slightly behind the medial side of the knee joint. I have.

位置 Note that the positions, shapes and sizes of these skeletons and muscles are slightly different depending on the individual, so the above muscle and skeleton diagrams are shown as one of representative examples.

The direction of the muscle fiber of each muscle is the length direction of the thin line shown in each muscle shown in the figure, and the direction of the muscle fiber is the contraction direction of the muscle. Since the positions, shapes and sizes of these skeletons and muscles are slightly different depending on the individual, the above muscle and skeleton diagrams are shown as one of representative examples.

As described above, the position, shape and size of the skeleton and muscles differ depending on the individual, and the size of the entire human body also differs, so the elastic part with relatively strong tightening force and the part with relatively weak tightening force Even if the position on the garment where is located is slightly deviated from a predetermined designated position, there is no problem as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved.

Next, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, specific embodiments of the lower limb support clothing of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It is not limited only to the illustrated one.

Further, in the following description, in the lower limb support clothing of the present invention, the names of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, etc. of the human body are used to indicate the position of the elastic portion or the like having relatively strong tightening force of the clothing. However, this is because the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force passes on or near the part of the human body where the muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, etc. exist. For the sake of simplicity, it is abbreviated using the names of the muscles and bones. Also, in the garment, the main part is relatively tight except for the part of the garment other than the elastic part with relatively strong tightening force, except for the suturing line, and especially the small part using a cloth with small elasticity or non-elasticity. It is made of a stretchable material having a relatively small tightening force as compared with a strong stretchable portion. And the above-mentioned matter is also the same about other embodiments shown below.

Further, in the present invention, "the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body" does not cover the entire medial collateral ligament. However, it means that it is sufficient to cover most of the area.Specifically, the medial collateral ligament above the knee joint is almost covered, and the area below the knee joint is equivalent to the lower end of the patella. It is sufficient that the medial collateral ligament is covered with a stretchable portion having a relatively strong tightening force up to the position where it is performed.

Furthermore, in each drawing showing the embodiment of the clothing of the present invention, if taking up and explaining FIGS. 1 to 4 as a representative example, 1 schematically shows the position of the patella, It does not mean that the size of the patella is this size. This is also used to indicate the center position of the knee joint. In addition, also in the rear view of the embodiment of the clothing of the present invention, since it is easy to understand the clothing of the present invention in the description of each drawing, to mark the position where the patella is present, Also, the position where the patella is present is indicated by a dot-dashed circle. Further, the position where the patella is present is indicated by a semicircle in the cross-sectional view and the side view along each AA 'line.

FIG. 1 shows a lower limb support garment having a crotch portion of the present invention and having a length from the waistline to above the ankle (hereinafter, such a long-shaped garment may be abbreviated as “long tights type”). 2) is a front view thereof, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a front view based on the front view (in this case, FIG. It is a side view of the clothing corresponding to the case seen from the right side of 2). Hereinafter, such a side view corresponding to a view from the right side of the front view is simply referred to as a right side view.

In the long tights type lower limb support garment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the portion 2 represented by the elastic portion (A) having a relatively strong tightening force has the side 2 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body. It substantially covers the accessory ligament 3 and further surrounds at least about 1/4 or more (here, about 1.7 / 4) around the periphery of the patella along substantially the periphery of the patella 1 on the inner side of the human body. And covers a part 4 of the lower part of the patella, reaching to the side 5 of the medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. At the upper side of the knee joint, the thigh is sewn from the inside to the outside through the anterior side. A relatively strong elastic part (A1) 121 comprising a relatively strong elastic part (A1) 121 extending along the artificial muscle 6, further passing through the upper part 7 of the rectus femoris muscle, and reaching the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8. It is the lower limb support clothing having the following.

According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the elastic portion 121 having a relatively strong tightening force can support a part 4 of the lower portion of the patella 1 and support the patella 1 to be pulled up from below, thereby stabilizing the knee joint. A stretchable portion 121 having a relatively strong tightening force spirally extends from the inside to the outside of the thigh obliquely to the greater trochanter 8 while supporting the sewing muscle 6 while improving the stiffness. Therefore, the power for pulling the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force that supports the medial collateral ligament 3 is further strengthened, and the lower limb part support garment, in which the support power of the medial collateral ligament 3 is improved, is provided. It can be provided and is preferred. Further, the sewing muscle 6 assisting the function of the medial collateral ligament 3 is preferably supported.

FIGS. 5 to 8 are views showing still another embodiment of the long tights type lower limb support clothing of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof, FIG. 6 is a front view thereof, and FIG. Is a sectional view taken along line AA 'in FIG. 6, and FIG. 8 is a right side view thereof.

In this embodiment, the portion 121 represented by the elastic portion (A1) having a relatively strong tightening force in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 further includes a portion near the greater trochanter 8 near the waist along the trocar ligament 9. It differs from the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 in that it has an elastic part (A1-1) 122 having a relatively strong tightening force extending to 10. Therefore, the same portions as those of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. In the following embodiments of the drawings, the same parts as those of the embodiments shown in the preceding drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals and the repeated description is omitted unless otherwise specified.

According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a stretchable portion (A1-1) 122 having a relatively strong tightening force extending from the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 to the vicinity of the waist 10 along the iliotibial ligament 9 is further provided. Therefore, the function similar to that described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 is further enhanced, and the function of strongly pressing the greater trochanter 8 is enhanced, so that the connection between the femoral head and the acetabulum is good. Therefore, the function of further improving the stability of the hip joint is exhibited, which is preferable.

9 to 12 are views showing still another embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a rear view thereof, FIG. 10 is a front view thereof, and FIG. Is a sectional view taken along the line AA 'in FIG. 10, and FIG. 12 is a right side view thereof.

The garment of this embodiment is a modification of the garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, and a portion 121 represented by an elastic portion (A1) having a relatively strong tightening force further includes a human body inner side portion of the patella 1. The lower limb support clothing covers at least a part of the upper portion 11 of the patella 1 from almost around the side.

According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the same function as the clothing described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8 is exhibited, and the elastic part (A1) 121 having a relatively strong tightening force further includes the patella 1. Since at least a part 11 of the upper part of the patella 1 is also covered, the knee joint can be supported from the lower part 4 of the patella 1 and both, and the stability of the knee joint can be more preferably maintained.

Next, FIGS. 13 to 16 are views showing a reference embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing as a reference example, FIG. 13 is a rear view thereof, FIG. 14 is a front view thereof, and FIG. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 14, and FIG. 16 is a right side view thereof.

The garment of this embodiment is a modification of the garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, and the portion represented by the elastic part (A1) 121 having a relatively strong tightening force is further from the inner side of the gastrocnemius muscle. It has an elastic part (A1-2) 123 having a relatively strong tightening force and extending obliquely upward through the lower periphery of the patella to the outer side 13 of the patella 1.

By adopting the above-described reference embodiment, the same function as the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 is exerted, and further, the patella 1 is wrapped around from the medial gastrocnemius muscle side, that is, pulled up diagonally upward from the medial lower side. It is preferable because the power acts and the stability of the knee joint can be further measured.

17 to 20 are views showing another reference embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing as a reference example, FIG. 17 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 18 is a front view thereof. 19 is a sectional view taken along line AA 'in FIG. 18, and FIG. 20 is a right side view thereof.

The garment of this embodiment is a modification of the garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 to 8. The garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. This is an embodiment in which B) is added. That is, from the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 to the lower side, the patella 1 extends along the iliotibial ligament 9 to the lateral side of the patella 1, and covers a part of the lower portion 14 from the outside of the patella. Has a relatively strong elasticity (B) 124 extending to the upper side 16 of the lateral malleolus through the lateral side 15 of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. The upper part (A1-1) 122 in which the elastic part (B) 124 having a relatively strong tightening force is combined with the elastic part (A1) 121 having a relatively strong tightening force is shown in FIGS. The width of the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force is slightly larger than that of the elastic part.

By adopting the above-described reference mode, the same function as the lower limb support clothing shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 is exhibited, and the elastic body further has the elastic part (B) 124 having a relatively strong tightening force. The knee and leg can be supported from both sides of the thigh and lower leg, and the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles can be supported from the sides so as not to inhibit the activities of the gastrocnemius and soleus. Further, the function of holding the greater trochanter 8 is further enhanced, and the function of improving the connection between the femoral head and the acetabulum and improving the stability of the hip joint is further enhanced.

Next, FIGS. 21 to 24 are views showing still another reference embodiment of the lower-leg support clothing as a reference example, FIG. 21 is a rear view thereof, FIG. 22 is a front view thereof, FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 22, and FIG. 24 is a right side view thereof.

In the garment of this embodiment, the portion represented by the elastic portion (A) having a relatively high tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body. Around the periphery of the patella along approximately the perimeter of the lateral side, and covers a portion of the lower portion 4 of the patella 1 to the side 5 of the medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, On the upper side of the knee joint, a relatively strong elastic part (A2) 130 is provided, which has a relatively strong tightening force extending from the thigh to the vicinity of the gluteal groove 22 substantially along the semitendinosus muscle 21. It is the lower limb support clothing having the following.

By adopting the above-described reference mode, the elastic portion 130 having a relatively strong tightening force covers a part of the lower portion 4 of the patella 1 and can support the patella 1 to be pulled up from below, thereby improving the stability of the knee joint. At the same time, the power to support the semitendinosus muscle 21 existing inside the thigh and to stretch the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force that supports the medial collateral ligament 3 is strengthened. It is possible to provide the lower limb support clothing in which the support strength of the medial collateral ligament 3 is improved, which is preferable. Further, it is preferable because it can support the semitendinous muscle assisting the function of the medial collateral ligament.

Next, FIGS. 25 to 28 are views showing still another reference embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing as a reference example, FIG. 25 is a rear view thereof, FIG. 26 is a front view thereof, FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 26, and FIG. 28 is a right side view thereof.

In the garment of this embodiment, the portion represented by the elastic portion (A) having a relatively high tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body. Around the periphery of the patella along approximately the perimeter of the lateral side, and covers a portion of the lower portion 4 of the patella 1 to the side 5 of the medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, On the upper side of the knee joint, there is an elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force consisting of an elastic part (A2) 131 having a relatively strong tightening force that extends from the thigh to the vicinity of the crotch substantially along the thin muscle 23. Garment for lower limb support.

By adopting the above-described reference mode, the elastic portion 131 having a relatively strong tightening force covers a part of the lower portion 4 of the patella 1 and can support the patella 1 to be pulled up from below, thereby improving the stability of the knee joint. In addition, the power to support the thin muscle 23 existing inside the thigh and to pull the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force supporting the medial subligament 3 is strengthened, and the more medial side It is preferable because it can provide a lower limb support clothing with improved support strength of the accessory ligament 3. Further, it is preferable because it can support the thin muscle assisting the function of the medial collateral ligament.

Next, FIGS. 29 to 32 are views showing still another reference embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing as a reference example, FIG. 29 is a rear view thereof, FIG. 30 is a front view thereof, FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 30, and FIG. 32 is a right side view thereof.

In the garment of this embodiment, the portion represented by the elastic portion (A) having a relatively high tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body. Around the periphery of the patella along approximately the perimeter of the lateral side, and covers a portion of the lower portion 4 of the patella 1 to the side 5 of the medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, On the upper side of the knee joint, the thigh is composed of an elastic part (A2) 132 having a relatively strong tightening force and reaching the vicinity of the crotch 24 and the vicinity of the buttocks 22 along both the semitendinosus muscle and the thin muscle 25. This is a lower limb support clothing having an elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force.

By adopting the above-described reference mode, the elastic portion 132 having a relatively strong tightening force can cover a part of the lower portion 4 of the patella 1 and support the patella 1 to be pulled up from below, thereby improving the stability of the knee joint. In addition, a power that supports both the semitendinosus muscle and the thin muscle 25 existing inside the thigh and pulls the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force that supports the medial collateral ligament 3 And the support for the lower limb with improved support of the medial collateral ligament 3 can be provided, which is preferable. Furthermore, it is preferable because it can support both the semitendinoid muscle and the thin muscle assisting the function of the medial collateral ligament.

Next, FIGS. 33 to 36 are views showing still another reference embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing of a reference example, FIG. 33 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 34 is a front view thereof. 35 is a sectional view taken along the line AA 'in FIG. 34, and FIG. 36 is a right side view thereof.

In the garment of this embodiment, the portion represented by the elastic portion (A) having a relatively high tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body. Around substantially the quarter of the periphery of the patella 1 along substantially the periphery of the lateral side, it covers a part 4 of the lower part of the patella 1 and reaches the side 5 of the medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. On the upper side of the knee joint, the thigh is directed upward from the inside toward the outside via the posterior side, almost along the semitendinoid muscle and the semimembranosus muscle 26, and further obliquely through the biceps femoris 27. It is a lower limb support clothing having a relatively strong tightening elastic part consisting of a relatively strong tightening elastic part (A3) 133 reaching the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8. Extends upward from the side 5 of the medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscles and There is an elastic part (A3) 133 having a relatively strong tightening force spirally obliquely outward from the rear side to the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8, so that the patella 1 is supported to be pulled up from below. In addition to improving the stability of the knee joint, the power to pull the elastic part with relatively strong tightening force that supports the medial collateral ligament 3 is further strengthened, and the support power of the medial collateral ligament 3 is further increased. It is preferable because improved lower limb support clothing can be provided. Further, it is preferable because it can support semitendinoid muscle and semimembranoid muscle assisting the function of the medial collateral ligament.

37 to 40 are views showing still another reference embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing of a reference example, FIG. 37 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 38 is a front view thereof. 39 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 38, and FIG. 40 is a right side view thereof.

被 The clothing of this embodiment is a clothing having both the features of the clothing of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 and the clothing of the embodiment shown in FIGS. That is, the portion represented by the elastic portion (A) having a relatively high tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body, and further, the portion on the medial side of the patella 1 on the human body side. Around substantially the periphery of the patella, at least about one-fourth or more (here, about 1.7 / 4) of the periphery of the patella surrounds and covers a portion 4 of the lower portion of the patella, and the medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscles At the upper side of the knee joint, the upper part 7 of the rectus femoris, the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 (A1) 121, and a stretchable portion (A1-1) 122 having a relatively strong tightening force extending from the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 to the vicinity of the waist 10 along the iliac ligament 9 and Above the knee joint of the elastic part (A1) 121 having a relatively strong tightening force Oite further includes a branch point 31 substantially strong elastic portion relatively tightening forces has led to gluteal groove near 22 along Hanken like muscle 21 (A2') 140 the thigh from.

By adopting the above-mentioned reference mode, the elastic part (A1) 121 having a relatively strong tightening force in a spiral manner from the inner side to the outer side of the thigh obliquely over the greater trochanter 8 to the vicinity of the waist 10. (A1-1) 122 is present, and the upper elastic part of the knee joint is divided into Futamata, and the thigh is stretched almost along the semitendinoid muscle 21 to the vicinity 22 of the gluteal sulcus. A2 ') Since it further has 140, the power for pulling the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force supporting the medial subligament 3 is further strengthened by the action of both, and the medial collateral ligament 3 is further enhanced. It is preferable because it can provide a lower limb support clothing with improved support strength. Furthermore, the muscle of the semitendinoid muscle 21 can be supported together with the sewing muscle 6 assisting the function of the medial side ligament 3, which is preferable. Furthermore, since it has an elastic portion (A1-1) 122 having a relatively strong tightening force extending from the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 to the vicinity of the waist 10 along the iliotibial ligament 9, a function of holding the greater trochanter is provided. It is preferable because the function of improving the connection between the femoral head and the acetabulum and improving the stability of the hip joint is exhibited.

Next, FIGS. 41 to 44 are views showing still another reference embodiment of the lower-limb support clothing of the reference example, FIG. 41 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 42 is a front view thereof. 43 is a sectional view taken along the line AA 'of FIG. 42, and FIG. 44 is a right side view thereof.

服 The garment of this embodiment is a garment having both the features of the garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 and the garments of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 25 to 28. That is, the portion represented by the elastic portion (A) having a relatively high tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body, and further, the portion on the medial side of the patella 1 on the human body side. Around substantially the periphery of the patella, at least about one-fourth or more (here, about 1.7 / 4) of the periphery of the patella surrounds and covers a portion 4 of the lower portion of the patella, and the medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscles At the upper side of the knee joint, the upper part 7 of the rectus femoris, the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 (A1) 121, and a stretchable portion (A1-1) 122 having a relatively strong tightening force extending from the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 to the vicinity of the waist 10 along the iliac ligament 9 and Above the knee joint of the elastic part (A1) 121 having a relatively strong tightening force Oite further includes a branch point 31 strong elastic portion relatively tightening forces has led to the crotch near 24 along the thigh approximately Ususuji 23 (A2') 141.

By adopting the above-mentioned reference mode, the elastic part (A1) 121 having a relatively strong tightening force in a spiral manner from the inner side to the outer side of the thigh obliquely over the greater trochanter 8 to the vicinity of the waist 10. (A1-1) Existence of the elastic part (A2 ′) having a relatively strong tightening force, in which the (A1-1) 122 is present, the upper part of the knee joint is divided into Futamata, and the thighs extend to the vicinity of the crotch 24 substantially along the thin muscle 23. 141, the power for pulling the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force supporting the medial collateral ligament 3 is further enhanced by the action of both, and the support force of the medial collateral ligament 3 is further enhanced. It is possible to provide the lower limb support clothing with improved limb support. Further, the muscle of the thin muscle 23 can be supported together with the sewing muscle 6 assisting the function of the medial side ligament 3, which is preferable. Furthermore, since it has an elastic portion (A1-1) 122 having a relatively strong tightening force extending from the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 to the vicinity of the waist 10 along the iliotibial ligament 9, a function of holding the greater trochanter is provided. It is preferable because the function of improving the connection between the femoral head and the acetabulum and improving the stability of the hip joint is exhibited.

45 to 48 are views showing still another reference embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing of a reference example, FIG. 45 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 46 is a front view thereof. 47 is a sectional view taken along the line AA 'in FIG. 46, and FIG. 48 is a right side view thereof.

In the garment of this embodiment, the portion represented by the elastic part (A) having a relatively high tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body, and further, the medial side of the patella 1 on the human body side. Around the periphery of the patella 1 along at least about half of the circumference of the patella, the lower part 4 and part of the upper part 11 of the patella 1 are covered, and the side of the medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscles is covered. In the upper part of the knee joint, the elastic part (A2 ′) having a relatively strong tightening force extending from the thigh to the vicinity 24 of the crotch or the vicinity of the buttocks 22 along the semitendinosus muscle and the thin muscle. 142), further from the side of the vicinity of the waist 10, substantially along the trochanteric ligament 9 along the greater trochanter 8 and almost along the iliotibial ligament 9 to the lateral side of the patella 1; At least around the patella A relatively strong extension and contraction that surrounds almost half of the circumference, covers the lower part 32 and part of the upper part 33 of the patella 1 and passes through the lateral 15 of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. It is a lower limb support clothing having a sex part (B ′) 143.

In this embodiment, two convex portions facing the inside of the human body and covering a part of the lower part 4 and a part of the upper part 11 of the patella 1 of the elastic part (A2 ') 142 having a relatively strong tightening force. Positions 4 and 11 are directed toward the outside of the human body and cover the lower part 32 and a part of the upper part 33 of the patella 1 of the elastic part (B ') 143 having a relatively strong tightening force. A front surface covering the lower part 4 of the patella 1 of the elastic part (A2 ') 142 which is slightly shifted downward from the positions 32 and 33 of the two convex parts and has relatively strong tightening force. The area seen from the side is large.

By adopting the above-mentioned reference mode, the outer wide muscle on the front side of the thigh, so as not to hinder the activity of the inner wide muscle, the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force, from both sides of the thigh and lower leg It supports the knees and legs, and also wraps around the knee joint, so it can support the knee joint further, and the function of holding down the greater trochanter 8 is further enhanced. This is preferable because the function of improving the connection between the femoral head and the acetabulum and improving the stability of the hip joint is further enhanced.

In the lower leg, the inner side has less muscle and the tibia is in contact with the body surface, while the lower leg has the gastrocnemius muscle on the outer side of the fibula. The knee joint can be supported so as to be pulled up, and the supporting force of the medial collateral ligament is enhanced.

As described above, in this embodiment, the elastic portion (A2 ') 142 having a relatively strong tightening force is directed to the outside of the human body, covering the lower part 4 and a part of the upper part 11 of the patella 1. The two convex portions 4 and 11 facing each other cover a part of the lower part 32 and the upper part 33 of the patella 1 of the elastic part (B ′) 143 having a relatively strong tightening force opposed thereto. The positions 32 and 33 of the two convex portions facing inward of the human body are such that the position 4 of the convex portion is slightly lower than the position 32 of the convex portion, and the position 11 of the convex portion is the convex portion. The position slightly shifted downward from the position 33 can support the knee joint so as to pull up more from the lower side with less muscle, and the support force of the medial collateral ligament is strengthened. Position 4 is the same height as the convex position 32 The position 11 of the projection may be the same height as the position 33 of the projection. Further, the positions 4 and 11 of the two convex portions facing the outside of the human body project further outward than the center line on the front side of the leg, and the positions 32 and 33 of the convex portions facing this position are the center line on the front side of the leg. It may protrude further inward, or the form in which the positions 4 and 32 of the two protrusions are connected, or the positions 11 and 33 of the protrusions are connected similarly. Further, the position of the convex portion 4 is slightly shifted from the position 32 of the convex portion, and the position 11 of the convex portion is slightly shifted from the position 33 of the convex portion. It is also possible.

49 to 52 are views showing still another reference embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing of a reference example, FIG. 49 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 50 is a front view thereof. 51 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA 'of FIG. 50, and FIG. 52 is a right side view thereof.

The garment of this embodiment is a modification of the garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 to 20. The garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. This is an aspect in which a stretchable portion having a relatively strong tightening force of the application type of (C) and (D) is added. Therefore, the description of the same portions as those shown in FIGS. 17 to 20 will be omitted by assigning the same reference numerals in the drawings. There is a slight difference also in the portion substantially similar to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 to 20, and the elastic portion (B) 124 having a relatively strong tightening force in FIGS. 17 to 20 extends to the upper side 16 of the outer malleolus. Although the elastic part (B) 124 ′ having a relatively strong tightening force in the mode shown in FIGS. 49 to 52 stops at the side of the outer gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle 15, It is slightly different in that it does not reach 16.

以外 Other aspects are substantially the same as the clothing of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 to 20, and further provided with a stretchable portion having a relatively strong tightening force described below.

The right and left portions are connected at a position 35 corresponding to the sacrum from the fourth lumbar vertebra of the posterior human body. From the position 35, the buttocks are located substantially in the middle of the left and right gluteus maximus and substantially along the muscle fiber direction of the gluteus maximus. A stretchable portion (C) 145 having a relatively strong tightening force and covering at least a portion reaching the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 through or near the vertex of the bulge of the swelling. The left and right portions are connected to each other, and the portions from the vicinity of the rear center position of the waist portion to the left and right latissimus dorsi, gluteus medius, and a part of the external oblique muscle are covered at least to the side positions. Since it has the elastic part 146 having a strong tightening force, the elastic part (C) 145 having a relatively strong tightening force can firmly support the gluteus maximus muscle in the muscle fiber direction. Therefore, it is possible to support the rotation motion of the waist, prevent the reduction of the rotation angle of the hip, and play a large role in stabilizing the pelvis in the front-rear direction, which is effective for the elderly to prevent falling. In addition, it can play a large role in extending the hip joint in the front-rear direction when running, jumping, or climbing a slope. In addition, the elastic portion 146 having a relatively strong tightening force more strongly supports the left and right latissimus dorsi, gluteus medius, and external oblique muscles from the vicinity of the back center of the waist, preventing the pelvis from reclining, It can exhibit the function of assisting the function of keeping the position of the pelvis in a stable position.

Further, the clothing of this embodiment further has left and right portions connected to each other on the rectus abdominal muscle 36 of the abdomen. The elastic part (D) 147, which has a relatively strong tightening force and covers a portion extending diagonally downward and in the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8, is connected to the left and right portions on the rectus abdominal muscle 36 of the abdomen. The elasticity with a relatively strong tightening force covers the lower abdominal rectus abdominal muscle 36 from above the left and right external oblique muscles obliquely upward along at least the muscle fiber direction and at least to the side. A portion 148 is provided.

Therefore, the elastic part (D) 147, which has a relatively strong tightening force, supports a part of the rectus abdominis and the internal oblique muscle, weakens the lumbar lordosis, maintains a good posture, and maintains a youthful body shape. It can provide a function of preventing the occurrence of pain such as low back pain. In addition, the elastic part 148 with a relatively strong tightening force supports a portion of the rectus abdominis and the external oblique muscle, weakens the lumbar lordosis, maintains a good posture, and looks younger, It can provide a function that can prevent the occurrence of pain such as back pain.

The elastic parts (C) 145, 146, (D) 147 or 148, etc., having a relatively high tightening force may be used as needed for the elastic parts having a relatively high tightening force of other forms of clothing. Of course, it can be applied.

53 to 56 are views showing still another reference embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing of a reference example, FIG. 53 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 54 is a front view thereof. 55 is a sectional view taken along the line AA 'in FIG. 54, and FIG. 56 is a right side view thereof.

In the garment of this embodiment, the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force extending above the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint is almost the same as the lower limb support clothing shown in FIGS. However, the position of the elastic part extending relatively downward and having a relatively strong tightening force is different from that of the garment shown in FIGS. That is, the portion 2 represented by the elastic portion (A) having a relatively strong tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body, and furthermore, the patella 1 on the medial side of the human body. Along at least about one-fourth of the periphery of the patella (here, about 1.7 / 4), and covers a portion 4 of the lower portion of the patella, but then The stretchable portion 150 having a relatively strong tightening force extends obliquely outward on the front surface of the lower limb toward the lateral malleolar direction 16 '. The elasticity portion 150 having a relatively strong tightening force extends over the thigh from the inside to the outer side of the thigh above the knee joint along the sewing muscle 6 toward the outer surface, and further extends the upper portion 7 of the straight thigh muscle. As a result, the trochanter 8 was reached.

Therefore, the upper part of the knee joint exerts the same function as in the case of FIGS. 1 to 4 and a tightening force acts so as to pull the medial subligament 3 obliquely outward in both the upper and lower parts. 3 can be more firmly supported.

Next, Figs. 57 to 60 are views showing still another reference embodiment of the long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example, Fig. 57 is a rear view thereof, and Fig. 58 is a front view thereof. 59 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA 'of FIG. 58, and FIG. 60 is a right side view thereof.

被 In the garment of this embodiment, the mode in which the elastic portion 151 having a relatively strong tightening force surrounds the lower part of the patella 1 is very similar to the mode shown in FIGS. The difference is that the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force passes obliquely upward from the medial gastrocnemius side to the lower side of the patella through the surrounding area 12 below the patella, passes through the lateral side 13 of the patella 1, and further extends to the lateral vastus muscle 37. And extending upward along the iliotibial ligament 9, extending the thigh from the inside thereof through the anterior side to the outer surface, substantially along the sewing muscle 6, and further through the upper part 7 of the rectus femoris muscle. This is a point where it joins a relatively strong elastic part extending from the vicinity 8 of the child to the vicinity of the waist 10 along the iliotibial ligament 9 at the junction 38.

By adopting this mode, the same function as the clothing shown in FIGS. 13 to 16 can be exhibited, and the knee joint can be more stably supported. In addition, compared to the clothing shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, it has a relatively strong elasticity extending from the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 to the vicinity of the waist 10 along the iliotibial ligament 9, and The function of pressing the child 8 more strongly is enhanced, the connection between the femoral head and the acetabulum is improved, and the function of further improving the stability of the hip joint is exhibited, which is preferable.

61 to 64 are views showing still another reference embodiment of the long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example, FIG. 61 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 62 is a front view thereof. 63 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA 'of FIG. 62, and FIG. 64 is a right side view thereof.

The garment of this embodiment is a modification of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 57 to 60, and further includes the elastic portion 151 having a relatively strong tightening force of the embodiment shown in FIGS. A further point is that a stretchable portion 152 having a relatively strong tightening force is further provided to pass through the lateral gastrocnemius muscle and soleus muscle toward the upper side 16 of the lateral malleolus.

By adopting this aspect, the same function as the clothing shown in FIGS. 57 to 60 can be exerted, and the gastrocnemius and soleus can be supported from the side without inhibiting the activities of the gastrocnemius and soleus. It is preferable.

Next, FIGS. 65 to 68 are views showing still another reference embodiment of the long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example, FIG. 65 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 66 is a front view thereof. 67 is a sectional view taken along the line AA 'of FIG. 66, and FIG. 68 is a right side view thereof.

服 The clothing of this embodiment is a modified application of the embodiment shown in FIGS. It is characterized in that the elastic portion 153 having a relatively strong tightening force completely surrounds the periphery of the patella 1. This further improves the stability of the knee. Except for the above, the stretchable portion 153 having a relatively strong tightening force is similar to the stretchable portion having a relatively strong tightening force shown in FIGS. 13 to 16.

According to this aspect, the same function as the clothing shown in FIGS. 13 to 16 can be exhibited, and the knee joint can be more stably supported as described above.

Next, FIGS. 69 to 72 are diagrams showing still another reference embodiment of the long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example, FIG. 69 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 70 is a front view thereof. 71 is a sectional view taken along the line AA 'in FIG. 70, and FIG. 72 is a right side view thereof.

服 The clothing of this embodiment is a modified application of the embodiment shown in FIGS. That is, the portion 2 represented by the elastic portion (A) having a relatively high tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body, and further, the patella 1 on the medial side of the human body. Along at least about one-fourth (here about 1.7 / 4) of the circumference of the patella along substantially the periphery of the patella, covering a portion 4 of the lower portion of the patella, and medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscles On the upper side of the knee joint, the thigh extends from the inside to the anterior side toward the outer surface, almost along the sewing muscle 6, and further passes through the upper part 7 of the straight thigh muscle, and The point having the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force which is composed of the elastic part (A1) 121 having the relatively strong tightening force reaching the child vicinity 8 is common to the lower limb part support clothing shown in FIGS. In this embodiment, a relatively triangular-shaped relatively strong tightening force is applied. An elastic portion 154 is provided on the outer lower side of the patella 1, and a vertex of a convex portion of a part 4 of the lower portion of the patella 1 of the elastic portion 121 having a relatively strong tightening force is relatively strong. The vertex 40 of the elastic portion 154 is in contact with the lower part of the patella 1 and supports the knee from the left and right and from below. Accordingly, the same function as the lower limb support clothing of FIGS. 1 to 4 can be exhibited, and the function of supporting the knee from below is enhanced. In addition, the apex of the convex part of the part 4 of the lower part of the patella 1 of the elastic part 121 having a relatively strong tightening force and the apex 40 of the elastic part 154 having a relatively strong tightening force not only contact at the apex but also. However, they may overlap each other.

Next, FIGS. 73 to 76 are views showing still another reference embodiment of the long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example, FIG. 73 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 74 is a front view thereof. 75 is a sectional view taken along the line AA 'in FIG. 74, and FIG. 76 is a right side view thereof.

服 The clothing of this embodiment is a modified application of the embodiment shown in FIGS. That is, the portion 2 represented by the elastic portion (A) having a relatively high tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body, and further, the patella 1 on the medial side of the human body. Along at least about one-fourth (here about 1.7 / 4) of the circumference of the patella along substantially the periphery of the patella, covering a portion 4 of the lower portion of the patella, and medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscles From the lateral side 5 to the upper side 42 of the medial malleolus through the lateral side 41 below the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. At the upper side of the knee joint, the thigh is substantially sewn from the inner side to the outer side through the anterior side. A relatively strong elastic part extending along the muscle 6 and further through the upper part 7 of the rectus femoris muscle, through the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 and along the iliotibial ligament 9 to the vicinity of the waist 10 Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force similar to 121 + 122 With a 22 '. The point that the elastic part 122 ′ having a relatively strong tightening force is slightly different from the elastic parts 121 + 122 having a relatively strong tightening force shown in FIGS. This is a point extending from the lateral side 5 of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle to the upper side 42 of the medial ankle through the lateral side 41 below the gastrocnemius muscle and soleus muscle further inside.

In this embodiment, a comparison is made further from above the patella 1, around the outside of the patella 1, covering the lower part 32 of the patella, and further passing through the lateral gastrocnemius muscle and the lateral sole 43 of the soleus muscle to the upper part 16 of the lower lateral ankle. It further has an elastic portion 155 having a strong tightening force.

Therefore, the same function as the clothing of the embodiment of FIGS. 5 to 8 can be exerted, and furthermore, the knee joint is supported from the inside and the outside, which contributes to more stable support of the knee joint and also has relatively strong elasticity. Since the sex part passes through the medial and lateral sides of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, it is preferable because the muscles can be supported without inhibiting the activities of the gastrocnemius muscle and soleus muscle.

Next, FIGS. 77 to 80 are views showing still another reference embodiment of the long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example, FIG. 77 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 78 is a front view thereof. 79 is a sectional view taken along the line AA 'in FIG. 78, and FIG. 80 is a right side view thereof.

服 The clothing of this embodiment is an application of the embodiment shown in FIGS. That is, the portion 2 represented by the elastic portion (A) having a relatively high tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body, and further, the patella 1 on the medial side of the human body. Along at least about one-fourth (here, about 1.7 / 4) of the periphery of the patella along the vicinity of the patella, and part 4 of the lower part of the patella and part of the upper part 11 of the patella 1 And from the side 5 of the medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the lower inner malleolus upper part 42 through the lower side 41 of the medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. From the anterior side to the outer surface, along the sartorius muscle 6, further through the upper part 7 of the rectus femoris muscle, through the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 and along the iliotibial ligament 9 to the vicinity of the waist 10 Elastic parts 121 + 122 with relatively strong tightening force Has a strong stretchable portion 156 having a relatively tightening force was similar. The point that the elastic part 156 having a relatively strong tightening force is slightly different from the elastic parts 121 + 122 having a relatively strong tightening force shown in FIGS. Is located from the side 5 of the gastrocnemius muscle and soleus muscle to the upper side 42 of the medial ankle by passing through the lower side 41 of the gastrocnemius muscle and soleus muscle further inside.

The difference between the clothing of the present embodiment and the clothing of FIGS. 9 to 12 is that the elastic portion 156 having a relatively strong tightening force of the clothing of the present embodiment is further extended from the branch point 44 to the outside of the leg. To cover the part reaching the outer ankle 16. In other words, the elastic part 156 having a relatively strong tightening force extends from the branch point 44 to the outer side of the patella 1 substantially along the iliotibial ligament 9 and substantially around the patella 1 on the outer side of the human body. Along the vicinity, at least approximately a little over half the circumference of the patella, covers the lower portion 32 and part of the upper portion 33 of the patella 1 and passes laterally 43 of the outer gastrocnemius and soleus muscles and down. It reaches the upper ankle 16.

By adopting the above-mentioned reference aspect, the same function as the clothing of the aspect of FIGS. 9 to 12 can be exerted, and further, the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force supporting the medial side subligament 3 is pulled. The power is further enhanced, and the support force of the medial collateral ligament 3 can be further improved. In addition, the knee joint can be supported from the inside and the outside, thereby contributing to more stable support of the knee joint. Further, since the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force passes through the inside and outside of the gastrocnemius muscle and soleus muscle, it is preferable because it can support these muscles without inhibiting the activities of the gastrocnemius muscle and soleus muscle.

Next, FIGS. 81 to 84 are views showing still another reference embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing of a reference example, FIG. 81 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 82 is a front view thereof. 83 is a sectional view taken along the line AA 'of FIG. 82, and FIG. 84 is a right side view thereof.

The garment of this embodiment is a modification of the garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 to 20. In the garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 to 20, the elastic part (A) 121 having a relatively strong tightening force is provided. In this embodiment, an elastic portion (B) 124 'having a relatively strong tightening force is in contact with the lower side of the patella. Therefore, the description of the same portions as those shown in FIGS. 17 to 20 will be omitted by assigning the same reference numerals in the drawings. There is a slight difference also in the portion substantially similar to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 to 20, and the elastic portion (B) 124 having a relatively strong tightening force in FIGS. 17 to 20 extends to the upper side 16 of the outer malleolus. 81 to 84, the elastic part (B) 124 'having a relatively strong tightening force is stopped at the side of the outer gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle 15, and the upper part of the outer ankle. It is slightly different in that it does not reach 16.

点 The other points are almost the same as the clothing of the embodiment shown in FIGS.

That is, the apex of the convex part of the lower part 4 of the patella 1 of the elastic part 121 having a relatively strong tightening force and the part of the lower part of the patella 1 of the elastic part 124 'having a relatively strong tightening force. The apex of the fourteen convex portions is in contact with the lower part of the patella 1 and supports the knee from the left and right and from below. Therefore, the same function as the lower limb support clothing of FIGS. 17 to 20 can be exhibited, and the function of supporting the knee from below is enhanced.

Next, FIGS. 85 to 88 are views showing still another reference embodiment of the lower-limb support clothing of the reference example, FIG. 85 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 86 is a front view thereof. 87 is a sectional view taken along the line AA 'of FIG. 88, and FIG. 88 is a right side view thereof.

The garment of this embodiment is a modification of the garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 81 to 84. In the garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 81 to 84, the elastic portion (A) 121 having a relatively strong tightening force is provided. In this embodiment, a portion where the elastic portion (B) 124 'having a relatively strong tightening force contacts the lower side of the patella is not a point contact but a slightly wider portion and is connected. Therefore, the description of the same portions as those shown in FIGS. 81 to 84 will be omitted by assigning the same reference numerals in the drawings.

That is, the part 4 of the lower part of the patella 1 of the elastic part 121 having a relatively strong tightening force and the part 14 of the lower part of the patella 1 of the elastic part 124 ′ having a relatively strong tightening force are combined with the patella 1. And supports the knee from the left, right, and below. Accordingly, the same function as the lower limb support clothing of FIGS. 81 to 84 can be exhibited, and the function of supporting the knee from below is further enhanced.

In this case, in order to form a stretchable portion having a relatively strong tightening force, when forming a stretchable fabric of a predetermined shape on the clothing body and sewing it, for example, it is relatively difficult. The connection between the part 4 of the lower part of the patella 1 of the elastic part 121 having a strong tightening force and the part 14 of the lower part of the patella 1 of the elastic part 124 'having a relatively strong tightening force is relatively tightened. The stretchable portion 121 having a strong force and the stretchable portion 124 ′ having a relatively strong tightening force may be formed of one continuous cloth, and a single piece of cloth in which this portion is connected in advance may be used. The elastic portion 121 having a strong tightening force and the elastic portion 124 'having a relatively strong tightening force are made of separate fabrics, and the portions indicated by 4 and 14 of the separate fabrics are overlapped and sewn. The connecting portion may be formed by the following.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the specific examples of the long-legs type lower limb support clothing, but the long tights type lower limb support clothing of the present invention is necessary unless the object of the present invention is hindered. This does not preclude a design in which the upper body is further added accordingly.

Next, as the lower limb support clothing, a lower limb support clothing having a crotch portion and a length from the waistline to below the knee (hereinafter, these may be abbreviated as a semi-long tights type). Will be described with reference to the drawings. As described above, “having a length at least below the knee” means that the skirt extends to at least the lower end of the patella or below it, and preferably, the position of the skirt is at least that of the patella. Those extending from the lower end to 3 to 5 cm are preferred. In addition, although not particularly limited, the position of the lower end of the clothing, even with the longest hem, is preferably a position from the knee joint to half the length of the lower leg below or above it. preferable. However, the present invention does not exclude those having a longer skirt length.

89 to 92 are views showing one embodiment of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the present invention. FIG. 89 is a rear view thereof, FIG. 90 is a front view thereof, and FIG. FIG. 92 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A ′, and FIG. 92 is a right side view thereof.

The garment of this embodiment is the garment for supporting the lower limb of the long tights type shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, at a part 4 of the lower part of the patella 1 of the elastic part 121 having relatively strong tightening force. This is equivalent to a semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing with a lower portion cut out.

That is, the portion 2 represented by the elastic portion (A) having a relatively high tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body, and further, the patella 1 on the medial side of the human body. Along at least about one-fourth (here about 1.7 / 4) of the circumference of the patella along substantially the periphery of the patella, and covers a portion 4 of the lower part of the patella, Extends along the sewing muscle 6 from the inner side to the outer side of the thigh part toward the outer surface, further passes through the upper part 7 of the straight thigh muscle, and reaches the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 with relatively strong expansion and contraction. sex section (a ² 1) 121a and the stronger elastic portion relatively tightening force extends to the waist near 10 along Chosune ligaments 9 from the greater trochanter near 8 having a (a ² 1-1) 122a . Note that the lower end of the skirt in this embodiment is located 5 cm from the lower end of the patella. (The same applies to the position of the lower end of the hem unless otherwise specified in the following embodiments of the semi-long tights type.)
Figure 89 to 92 the indicated lower legs for support garment of semi-long tights type of the present invention, by a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a strong elastic portion relatively tightening force (A ² 1) 121a is patella The patella 1 can be supported by lifting the patella 1 from below so as to cover the part 4 of the lower part 1 and improve the stability of the knee joint. Since the stretchable portion 121a having a relatively strong tightening force spirally extends to the greater trochanter 8 diagonally toward the greater trochanter 8, the stretchable portion having a relatively strong tightening force that supports the medial subligament 3 is pulled. Such power is further enhanced, and a lower limb support clothing with improved support of the medial collateral ligament 3 can be provided, which is preferable. Further, the sewing muscle 6 assisting the function of the medial side ligament 3 can be supported, which is preferable. Also, 121a has a relatively strong elastic portion (A ² 1-1) 122a extending further upward and extending from the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 to the vicinity of the waist 10 along the iliotibial ligament 9 so as to have a relatively strong tightening force. The function of strongly pressing the greater trochanter 8 is strengthened, and the function of improving the connection between the femoral head and the acetabulum and thus further improving the stability of the hip joint is exhibited.

Next, FIGS. 93 to 96 are diagrams showing still another reference embodiment of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example, FIG. 93 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 94 is a front view thereof. 95 is a sectional view taken along line AA 'of FIG. 94, and FIG. 96 is a right side view thereof.

The garment of this embodiment is a modification of the garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 89 to 92. The garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. B ² ) 124a. In other words, further from the vicinity of the greater trochanter 8 to the lower side, almost along the shin ligament 9 to the outer side of the patella 1, and covers a part of the lower part 14 from the outside of the patella. It has an elastic portion (B ² ) 124a having a relatively strong tightening force. Relatively strong elastic portion of tightening force (B ²⁾ 124a is relatively strong elastic portion of tightening force (A ² 1) 121a and coalesced upper part (A ² 1-1) 122a part of FIG. 89 to The width of the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force is slightly larger than that shown in FIG.

By adopting the above-described reference mode, the same function as the lower limb support clothing shown in FIGS. 89 to 92 is exerted, and further, the elastic portion (B ² ) 124a having a relatively strong tightening force is further provided. Therefore, the knee can be supported from both sides, and the support of the knee joint is further strengthened. Further, the function of holding the greater trochanter 8 is further enhanced, and the function of improving the connection between the femoral head and the acetabulum and improving the stability of the hip joint is further enhanced.

Next, FIGS. 97 to 100 are views showing still another reference embodiment of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example, FIG. 97 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 98 is a front view thereof. 99 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA 'of FIG. 98, and FIG. 100 is a right side view thereof.

The garment of this embodiment is the garment for supporting the lower limb in the long tights type shown in FIGS. 21 to 24, at a part 4 of the lower part of the patella 1 of the elastic part 121 having a relatively strong tightening force. This is equivalent to a semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing with a lower portion cut out.

The portion represented by the elastic portion (A) having a relatively strong tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body, and further substantially surrounds the patella 1 on the medial side of the human body. Along the vicinity, at least approximately ４ of the circumference of the patella 1 is covered, covering part 4 of the lower part of the patella 1 and extending to the upper lateral side of the medial gastrocnemius muscle, and above the knee joint, has substantially Hanken like muscle 21 strong elastic portion relatively tightening forces has led to gluteal groove near 22 along (a 2 ²⁾ strong stretchable portion having a relatively tightening force consisting of 130a to the thigh Clothing for lower limb support.

By adopting the above-described reference mode, the elastic portion 130a having a relatively strong tightening force covers the lower part 4 of the patella and can support the patella 1 to be pulled up from below, thereby improving the stability of the knee joint. At the same time, the power to support the semitendinosus muscle 21 existing inside the thigh and to stretch the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force that supports the medial collateral ligament 3 is strengthened. It is possible to provide a lower limb part support garment in which the support strength of the collateral ligament 3 is improved, which is preferable. Further, it is preferable because it can support the semitendinous muscle assisting the function of the medial collateral ligament.

Next, FIGS. 101 to 104 are views showing still another reference embodiment of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example, FIG. 101 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 102 is a front view thereof. 103 is a sectional view taken along line AA 'of FIG. 102, and FIG. 104 is a right side view thereof.

The garment of this embodiment is the garment for supporting the lower limb in the long tights type shown in FIGS. 25 to 28, which is located at a part 4 of the lower part of the patella 1 of the elastic part 131 having a relatively strong tightening force. This is equivalent to a semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing with a lower portion cut out.

The portion represented by the elastic portion (A) having a relatively strong tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body, and further substantially surrounds the patella 1 on the medial side of the human body. Along the vicinity, at least approximately ４ of the circumference of the patella 1 is covered, covering part 4 of the lower part of the patella 1 and extending to the upper lateral side of the medial gastrocnemius muscle, and above the knee joint, This is a lower limb portion support garment having a relatively strong elastic portion having a relatively strong elastic force, comprising a relatively strong elastic portion 131a extending from the thigh to the vicinity of the crotch 24 substantially along the thin muscle 23.

According to the above-described reference mode, the elastic portion 131a having a relatively strong tightening force covers the lower part 4 of the patella and can support the patella 1 to be pulled up from below, thereby improving the stability of the knee joint. At the same time, the power to support the thin muscle 23 existing inside the thigh and to pull the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force that supports the medial subligament 3 is strengthened. It is possible to provide the lower limb support clothing in which the support strength of the ligament 3 is improved, which is preferable. Further, it is preferable because it can support the thin muscle assisting the function of the medial collateral ligament.

Next, FIGS. 105 to 108 are views showing still another reference embodiment of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example, FIG. 105 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 106 is a front view thereof. 107 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 106, and FIG. 108 is a right side view thereof.

The garment of this embodiment is a long tights type lower limb support garment shown in FIGS. 45 to 48, and has a design in which the lower part is cut off at a part 32 of the lower part outside the patella 1. This is equivalent to semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing.

In the garment of this embodiment, the portion represented by the elastic part (A) having a relatively high tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body, and further, the medial side of the patella 1 on the human body side. Around the periphery of the patella 1 along at least about half of the circumference of the patella, the lower part 4 and a part of the upper part 11 of the patella 1 are covered, and the upper part of the medial gastrocnemius muscle is covered. reached and, in the knee joint upper strong stretchable portion having a relatively tightening forces has led to the crotch near 24 to Shirimizo near 22 along the thigh approximately Hanken like muscle and gracilis (a ² 2') 142a, further from the side of the vicinity of the waist 10, substantially along the trochanteric ligament 9 along the greater trochanter 8 and almost along the iliotibial ligament 9 to the lateral side of the patella 1; Almost half the circumference of the patella along almost the periphery of the lateral side of the human body The surrounding covers a part of the lower portion 32 and upper portion 33 of the patella 1, strong stretchable portion having a relatively tightening forces has led to the upper side of the outer gastrocnemius (B ² ') has a 143a Clothing for lower limb support.

In this embodiment, ^{two of the} elastic portions (A2 ^{2 '} ) 142a having a relatively strong tightening force and covering the lower part 4 and the upper part 11 of the patella 1 and facing the inside of the human body are partially covered. The positions 4 and 11 of the convex portions cover the lower part 32 and a part of the upper part 33 of the patella 1 of the elastic part (B ² ′) 143a having a relatively strong tightening force opposed thereto. in a position slightly shifted to the lower side, respectively from the position 32 and 33 of the two protrusions facing the direction and relatively strong elastic portion of tightening force (a ² 2') 142a below the patella 1 The area seen from the front side covering the portion 4 is large.

By adopting the above-mentioned reference mode, the outer wide muscle on the front side of the thigh, so as not to hinder the activity of the inner wide muscle, the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force, from both sides of the thigh and lower leg It supports the knees and legs, and also wraps around the knee joint from the surroundings, so that the knee joint can be further supported, and the function of holding down the greater trochanter 8 is further enhanced. This is preferable because the function of improving the connection between the femoral head and the acetabulum and improving the stability of the hip joint is further enhanced.

In the lower leg, the inner side has less muscle and the tibia is in contact with the body surface, while the lower leg has the gastrocnemius muscle on the outer side of the fibula. The knee joint can be supported so as to be pulled up, and the supporting force of the medial collateral ligament is enhanced.

As was described above, in this embodiment, the body outer covering the portion of the relatively strong elastic portion of tightening force (A ² 2') under the patella 1 142a portion 4 and the upper portion 11 Positions 4 and 11 of the two convex portions directed in the direction define the lower portion 32 and a portion of the upper portion 33 of the patella 1 of the elastic portion (B ² ′) 143a having a relatively strong tightening force. Positions 32 and 33 of the two convex portions facing inward of the human body are such that the position 4 of the convex portion is slightly shifted below the position 32 of the convex portion, and the position 11 of the convex portion It is preferable that is located at a position slightly lower than the position 33 of the protruding portion, so that the knee joint can be supported so that the inside with less muscle is pulled up more from below, and the support force of the medial collateral ligament is strengthened. , The position 4 of the projection is the same height as the position 32 of the projection. There is no problem if the projection 11 is located at the same height as the projection 33. Further, the positions 4 and 11 of the two convex portions facing the outside of the human body project further outward than the center line on the front side of the leg, and the positions 32 and 33 of the convex portions facing this position are the center line on the front side of the leg. It may protrude further inward, or the form in which the positions 4 and 32 of the two protrusions are connected, or the positions 11 and 33 of the protrusions are connected similarly. In addition, the position 4 of the convex portion is located at a position slightly above the position 32 of the convex portion, and the position 11 of the convex portion is located at a position slightly above the position 33 of the convex portion. Is also possible.

Next, FIGS. 109 to 112 are views showing still another reference embodiment of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example, FIG. 109 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 110 is a front view thereof. 111 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA 'in FIG. 110, and FIG. 112 is a right side view thereof.

Garment of this embodiment is a garment of variations of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 93 96, in garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 93 96, relatively tightening force strong elastic section (A ² 1) In this embodiment, an elastic portion (B ² ) 124a having a relatively strong tightening force is in contact with the lower part of the patella. Therefore, the description of the same portions as those shown in FIGS. 93 to 96 will be omitted by assigning the same reference numerals in the drawings.

点 Except for the above points, it is almost the same as the clothing of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 93 to 96.

That is, the apex of the convex portion of the lower part 4 of the patella 1 of the elastic part 121a having a relatively strong tightening force and the part 14 of the lower part of the patella 1 of the elastic part 124a having a relatively strong tightening force. Apex of the convex portion is in contact with the lower part of the patella 1. Therefore, the same function as the lower limb support clothing of FIGS. 93 to 96 can be exhibited, and the portions indicated by 4 and 14 are in contact with each other. Stays and is hard to be dislodged such as slippage.

Next, FIGS. 113 to 116 are views showing still another reference embodiment of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example, FIG. 113 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 114 is a front view thereof. 115 is a sectional view taken along the line AA 'in FIG. 114, and FIG. 116 is a right side view thereof.

Garment of this embodiment is an embodiment of the garment of deformation mode shown in FIG. 109 to view 112, the garment of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 109 to view 112, relatively tightening force strong elastic section (A ² 1) In this embodiment, the part where the elastic part 121a and the elastic part (B ² ) 124a having a relatively strong tightening force are in contact with the lower part of the patella is not a point contact but rather a slightly wider part. Therefore, the description of the same portions as those shown in FIGS. 109 to 112 is omitted by assigning the same reference numerals in the drawings.

That is, a part 4 of the lower part of the patella 1 of the elastic part 121a having a relatively strong tightening force and a part 14 of the lower part of the patella 1 of the elastic part 124a having a relatively strong tightening force are formed of the patella 1. It is connected below and supports the knee from the left and right and from below. Accordingly, the same function as the lower limb support clothing of FIGS. 109 to 112 can be exhibited, and the function of supporting the knee from below is slightly enhanced.

In this case, in order to form a stretchable portion having a relatively strong tightening force, when forming a stretchable fabric of a predetermined shape on the clothing body and sewing it, for example, it is relatively difficult. The connection between the part 4 of the lower part of the patella 1 of the elastic part 121a having a strong tightening force and the part 14 of the lower part of the patella 1 of the elastic part 124a having a relatively strong tightening force is relatively strong. The elastic part 121a having a strong elasticity and the elastic part 124a having a comparatively strong tightening force may be formed of one continuous cloth, and a single piece of cloth in which this portion is connected in advance may be used. The stretchable portion 121a having a strong elasticity and the stretchable portion 124a having a relatively strong tightening force are respectively made of separate fabrics, and the portions indicated by 4 and 14 of the separate fabrics are overlapped and sewn to form a connecting portion. May be formed.

As described above, several embodiments of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The support garment may be designed so that the portion below the knee is cut below and applied as a semi-long tights type.

限 り In addition, as long as the object of the present invention is not hindered, the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the present invention does not exclude a design in which an upper body is further added as necessary. Alternatively, the clothing for lower leg support of the ankle length of the present invention does not exclude, for example, one provided with a cloth that traverses the sole and connects both hem ends as necessary.

In the long tights type or semi-long tights type lower limb support garment of the present invention, at least the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force present on the collateral ligament present on the medial side surface of the knee joint is provided on at least the collateral ligament. It is preferable that the sewing line of the clothing main body does not pass through the area.

In other words, in any type of lower limb support clothing of the long tights type or the semi-long tights type of the present invention, it is necessary to form a portion covering the leg portion in a cylindrical shape. For example, a method is used in which a flat cloth is rolled into a cylindrical shape and one edge and the other edge of the cloth are sewn together. In the case where the cloth is formed into a tubular shape by suturing, the conventional method generally sews the sewing line so as to pass through the inside of the leg.

In the present invention, such a sewing line is designed so as not to pass through at least a region on the collateral ligament of the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force existing on the collateral ligament on the medial side surface of the knee joint. Is preferred. For easy understanding, the sewing line of the clothing main body in which the leg portions are formed in a cylindrical shape will be described with reference to specific examples with reference to the above few drawings.

FIG. 117 is a drawing of the drawing of FIG. 7, in which sewing lines of the clothing body for forming the legs into a tubular shape are shown. That is, FIG. 117 shows an embodiment in which the sewing line 50 of the garment body forming the leg portion in a tubular shape passes through the inside of the leg portion. The sewing line 50 of the garment body whose legs are formed in a tubular shape is provided at least on the collateral ligament 3 of the elastic portion 121 having a relatively strong tightening force and present on the collateral ligament 3 on the medial side surface of the knee joint. And is designed to pass over a part of the edge of the elastic portion 121 having a relatively strong tightening force. As described above, "do not pass through at least the region on the collateral ligament of the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force existing on the collateral ligament on the medial side surface of the knee joint" means that the relatively strong tightening force is applied. When passing over the edge of the region of the elastic portion on the collateral ligament, it is used in an acceptable sense. Of course, the sewing line may not pass at all on the edge of the region on the collateral ligament, but may pass through a position of the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force at a position slightly away from the region on the collateral ligament. That is natural.

Next, FIG. 118 is a view showing another embodiment different from the embodiment shown in FIG. 117 for explaining the position of the sewing line of the clothing main body. In the drawing of FIG. The sewing line of the garment body to be formed is entered. That is, FIG. 118 shows an embodiment in which the sewing line 51 of the garment main body having the leg portion formed in a cylindrical shape passes through the outside of the leg portion. When the sewing line of the garment body forming the leg portion in a tubular shape passes through the outside of the leg portion, at least the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force present on the collateral ligament on the medial side surface of the knee joint. Since it does not pass through the area above the collateral ligament, such a sewing line can pass through any position outside the leg in principle. However, if there is any elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force on the outside of the leg, if possible, avoid the area of the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force. It is preferable to provide a sewing line along the line, or to design the sewing line so as to pass a little away from the region of the elastic portion where the tightening force is relatively strong. In the example shown in FIG. 118, the sewing line 51 of the clothing main body having a leg portion formed in a cylindrical shape is provided along one edge of the elastic portion 121 having a relatively strong tightening force in the upper portion. The sewing line 51 is slightly separated from the elastic portion 121 having a relatively strong tightening force from a position lowered from the waist position 10 by about 1/3 of the entire length of the clothing, and is substantially at the center of the side of the clothing. It is designed to pass through.

Next, FIG. 119 is a view showing still another mode different from the mode shown in FIGS. 117 to 118 for explaining the position of the sewing line of the clothing main body. Is a sewing line of the clothing body forming a cylindrical shape. That is, FIG. 118 shows another mode in a case where the sewing line 52 of the garment body forming the leg portion in a tubular shape passes through the outside of the leg portion. In the example shown in FIG. 118, the sewing line 52 of the clothing main body having a leg portion formed in a tubular shape is provided along the rear edge of the elastic portion 156 having a relatively strong tightening force. When sewing, since the sewing line is along the edge of the elastic portion 156 having a relatively strong tightening force, only such a sewing line does not separately appear on the clothing and does not easily affect the appearance of the clothing, thereby impairing the design. It has the advantage of not being. In particular, when the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force is constituted by a patch cloth, this sewing portion also serves as a sewing portion between the patch cloth and the clothing body cloth, so that the design is not impaired, By adopting such a common sewing location, the lower limb support clothing of the present invention can be made with a small number of sewing locations, which is preferable. The above example is an example, but as described above, in the case where the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force passes through the outside of the leg of the clothing, such as when the elastic portion almost passes from the upper end to the lower end of the clothing, etc. It is preferable to provide a sewing line for the clothing body in which the leg is formed in a cylindrical shape along the edge of the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force, because of the advantages described above.

Although the sewing line of the clothing main body in the case where the legs are sewn into a cylindrical shape has been described above with reference to a few specific examples, the present invention is not limited to the specific examples illustrated above.

As described above, at least the region on the collateral ligament of the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force present on the collateral ligament on the medial side surface of the knee joint does not pass through the sewing line of the clothing body according to the present invention. By adopting a preferred embodiment, at least a region on the inner side sub-ligament of the elastic part having a relatively high tightening force present on the inner side sub-ligament, when the sewing line of the clothing main body passes, the sewing line. A decrease in elasticity can prevent insufficient power to support the medial collateral ligament. Therefore, the preferred embodiment of the present invention is preferable because the elastic member having a relatively strong elastic force existing on the medial side secondary ligament exerts sufficient tightening force.

In the garment of the present invention, as a method of forming the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force, the elastic part may be formed by superimposing a predetermined-shaped elastic cloth on the garment body and sewing it. In particular, according to this method, a durable garment can be easily manufactured. Of course, the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force and the other part may be parts of a predetermined shape, and the parts may be joined to form the lower limb part support clothing of the present invention, but the sewing is complicated. It takes some time.

ほ か Alternatively, for example, a stretchable portion having a relatively high tightening force may be formed by a method of stretching stretchable fabric of a predetermined shape on the clothing body, overlapping and sewing the stretchable fabric. These methods are suitable for applying a strong tightening force to an elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force.

参考 As a reference method, there is also a method of forming a stretchable portion having a relatively high tightening force by a method of changing the knitting structure of the elastic cloth constituting the clothing body to a knitting structure having a higher tightening force. According to these methods, since it is not necessary to perform the superposition, the thickness of the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force can be reduced. Note that the definition of the method of forming the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force by switching the knitting structure as described above includes, in the fiber material constituting the clothing body, the thickness of the elastic fiber is larger than the other parts. A method using an elastic fiber and a method of forming a stretchable portion having a relatively strong tightening force by increasing the use density of the elastic fiber compared with other parts are also included. This method also eliminates the need for superposition, so that the thickness of the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force can be reduced.

As another reference method, when a circular knitted fabric or the like is used as the cloth forming the clothing, a stretchable portion having a relatively strong tightening force can be formed by a cut boss knitting method.

Among the above-mentioned methods of forming the strong tightening force portion, a method of forming a stretchable cloth of a predetermined shape on the garment body and suturing it, and a method of stretching the stretchable cloth of a predetermined shape on the garment body and superimposing them. And the method of suturing is easy. According to these methods, the tightening force of the stretchable fabric to be sewn to the clothing body may be slightly smaller, equal to, or greater than the tightening force of the stretchable fabric of the clothing body. This is because, as a result of the stretchable fabric being superimposed on the clothing body, the tightening force of the superimposed portion increases. The amount of the fabric with which the tightening force should be overlapped may be appropriately selected depending on the type of the clothing, the purpose of use, the preference of the wearer, and the like.

In addition, a method of forming an elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force by the above-described cut boss knitting method will be described below with reference to FIGS. 120 to 122 for easy understanding.

FIGS. 120 to 121 are conceptual cross-sectional process diagrams for explaining a cut boss knitting technique in circular knitting. The side indicated by the dotted arrow A is the front side of the circular knitted fabric, and the side indicated by the dotted arrow B is the back side of the circular knitted fabric.

First, as shown in FIG. 120, when the front yarn 61 and the back yarn 62 are supplied and knitted by the circular knitting machine, the middle yarn 63 and the front yarn 61 and the back yarn are applied to a portion where the tightening force is to be relatively increased by the cut boss method. The front yarn 61, the middle yarn 63, and the back yarn 62 are supplied in a uniform state and knitted by a circular knitting machine. This portion is between the arrows 64a to 64b and between the arrows 64c to 64d (the middle thread 63 is shown by a dashed line for easy understanding). Then, the portion corresponding to the portion where the tightening force is relatively weak, such as the portion between the arrows 64b to 64c, has the middle thread 63 on the back side so that the middle thread 63 is not inserted between the front thread 61 and the back thread 62. Float and knit only with the front yarn 61 and the back yarn 62. Then cut the intermediate thread 63 floated on the back side at the arrows 64a, 64b, 64c, 64d, and Z ₁ and Z ₃ portions middle thread 63 as shown in FIG. 120 has not been inserted, relatively tightening force strong stretch portion and becomes the portion of the Z ₂ becomes weak stretchable portion having a relatively tightening force woven only yarn 1 and the back yarn 2 of.

FIG. 122 shows a conceptual cross-sectional view of a circular knitted fabric obtained by the above-described cut boss knitting technique. 61a is the front side of the circular knitting fabric yarn 61 is appeared, 62a is the back, reinforcing layer 63a is composed of a middle thread 63 of the circular knitting fabric back yarn 62 is appeared, the Z ₁ and Z ₃ part becomes a relatively strong elastic portion of tightening forces, the weak relatively tightening force is part of Z _2.

In the present invention, as described above, the elastic portion having a relatively high tightening force and the elastic portion having a relatively low tightening force may be formed only by the cut boss knitting method. A method of imparting a change in the tightening force by the first adjustment may be used together.

(4) The tightening force of the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the elastic portion is designed to have a tightening force of approximately 0.3N to 4N in its length direction. In such a range of the tightening force, the function of the present invention is effectively exerted, and the feeling of wearing is good because the feeling of pressure is not too strong. In addition, even if the tightening force of the elastic portion having a relatively low tightening force may exceed 0.3 N, the tightening force of the elastic portion having a relatively high tightening force provided in the clothing may be larger. If it is small, it does not matter.

(4) When measuring the tightening force of a fabric such as an elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force or an elastic portion having a relatively weak tightening force, perform the following tensile test.

  A test piece having a width of 2.5 cm and a length of 16.0 cm is prepared so that the material longitudinal direction (wale direction) is equal to the length direction of the test piece, and the length direction thereof is oriented vertically, and both ends thereof are clipped. Grab. The upper grip length is 2.5 cm and the lower grip length is 3.5 cm. Therefore, the grip distance is 10.0 cm, and it is attached to a constant-speed elongation type tensile tester ("Autograph" AG-500D manufactured by Shimadzu Corporation). The test piece is stretched at a rate of ± 2 cm / min to an elongation of 80%. At this time, the stress applied to the test piece at the time of elongation of 30% was recorded, and this was taken as the elongation force (unit N), [1 gf ≒ 0.0098N], and then applied to the test piece expanded to 80% elongation. When the stress is removed, the test piece shrinks to return to its original length, but the stress applied to the test piece when the elongation recovers to 30% is defined as the tightening force (unit N). These values are set so as to be automatically recorded by the tensile tester. For these data, the average value of two test pieces was used as the stretching force and the tightening force, and the results were used as the stretching force and the tightening force, respectively.

  Here, the elongation (%) is [(d-e), where d is the length of the fabric in the elongation direction in the stretched state, and e is the original length of the sample before stretching (i.e., the grip interval). / E] × 100.

  In addition, when measuring the extension force and the tightening force, it is preferable to use the size of the test piece as described above, but when a sample of such a size cannot be cut out from the clothing to be measured, Can be smaller. However, as the size of the sample decreases, the measurement error increases. Therefore, it is preferable to measure a sample as large as possible within a range that can be cut out.

The width of the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force in the clothing of the present invention depends on the location of the elastic part, the strength of the tightening force of the material used, the means for forming the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force, and the purpose of use of the clothing (for example, The degree of the disorder and the location of the disorder in the knee joint of the wearer, or the purpose of preventing the disorder, the type of sports to be performed, etc.), an adult or a child, or the like, may be appropriately set as long as the object of the present invention is achieved. In addition, since the width naturally varies depending on the part, it is difficult to specify the width in a straightforward manner, but it is meaningless for a narrow width such as a line, for example, an average width of 2 cm or more. It is more preferable that the width is 3 cm or more on average. The widest part is usually about 15 cm or less, more preferably about 13 cm or less.

Of course, within the range in which the object of the present invention is achieved, the width of the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force may be partially narrow or wide depending on the part. No problem.

In the present invention, the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force for supporting the muscles described variously is provided mainly in a direction substantially along the fiber direction of the muscle or ligament, except for special details, By adopting such an aspect, it is possible to promote the contraction of the muscle and the function of the ligament without inhibiting the function of the muscle and the ligament, which is preferable.

Further, the garment of the present invention, as a stretchable fabric, a polyurethane fiber-containing power net, which is a polyurethane fiber-containing Russell knitted fabric, and a polyurethane fiber-containing As tricot knitted fabrics such as polyurethane fiber-containing two-way tricot knitted fabrics and polyurethane fiber-containing circular knitted fabrics can be preferably used, compared to conventional supporters that use relatively thick piles or neoprene sheets, it is possible to create ordinary clothing. The thickness of the fabric used, for example, about 0.3 to 0.8 mm thick cloth can be used, so the appearance such as proportions when worn is less reduced, fits well to the body, and breathability Relatively good clothing can be provided. Examples of the type of the power net include a plain power net, a satin power net, a two-way Russell, “Triskin” (trademark of Tobu Co., Ltd.), and the like.

Further, the tightening forces of the elastic parts having relatively strong tightening forces do not need to be the same, and may be different depending on the part.

The type of fiber yarn constituting the fabric of clothing is not particularly limited, and various types of synthetic fiber yarn represented by polyester, nylon, etc., natural fiber yarn represented by cotton, wool, silk, rayon, etc. Elastic fiber yarns represented by semi-synthetic fiber yarns and polyurethane fiber yarns, or yarns composed of a mixture of at least two types of these fibers, covering yarns, water-absorbing quick-drying yarns, and other processed yarns Various fiber yarns can be used.

When an elastic yarn is used, a yarn made of only an elastic fiber may be used, but depending on the purpose, a water-absorbing quick-drying yarn as described above, a synthetic fiber yarn excellent in water repellency, or a natural fiber yarn can be used. It is more preferable to use an elastic yarn covered with another fiber such as a fiber yarn.

服 The clothing of the present invention provides a lower limb support clothing that can exhibit the following functions.

That is, the lower limb support clothing of the present invention has elasticity and is a garment having a crotch portion that supports the lower limb worn in close contact with the body, and the garment has relatively strong elasticity. The elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force substantially covers the collateral ligament on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body, and is provided along the sewing muscle above the knee joint. The elastic portion has a relatively strong tightening force.

Therefore, the lower limb support garment of the present invention is such that the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force supports the medial collateral ligament, and further above the knee joint, present above the medial collateral ligament. As it supports the extending sewing muscle, the power that pulls the elastic part with a relatively strong tightening force that supports the medial collateral ligament in the part extending upward in this way, Since the support force of the medial collateral ligament is improved, and the elastic part with a relatively strong tightening force supports the sewing muscle supporting the knee joint together with the medial collateral ligament, from the combined action of both, It protects the knee, keeps the knee joint stable, does not significantly reduce the freedom of movement of the knee joint, has a good feeling of wearing, prevents or reduces knee pain caused by instability of the knee, and even more , Medial collateral arising in sports, etc. In the prevention of the band damage it can provide useful leg portions support a garment.

In addition, there is an elastic part with a relatively strong tightening force spirally extending from the inside to the outside of the thigh obliquely from the inside to the great trochanter, supporting the sewing muscle, so it supports the medial collateral ligament The power for pulling the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force is further enhanced, and it is possible to provide a lower limb part supporting garment in which the support force of the medial collateral ligament is improved. Furthermore, it is preferable because it can support sewing muscles that assist the function of the medial collateral ligament.

In addition, the portion represented by the elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force further includes the lower limb portion support clothing according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, which extends from the vicinity of the greater trochanter to the vicinity of the waist along the iliotibial ligament. Further, the above function is further enhanced, and a function of holding down the greater trochanter is provided, and the function of improving the connection between the femoral head and the acetabulum and improving the stability of the hip joint is preferably exhibited.

As described above, the lower limb support clothing of the present invention efficiently protects the knee, keeps the knee joint stable, such as long-type sports tights and semi-long sports tights, and improves the movement of the knee joint. It does not reduce the degree of freedom and has a good feeling of wearing, and is useful as a lower limb support clothing useful for prevention and alleviation of knee pain and the like and prevention of medial collateral ligament damage caused by sports and the like.

FIG. 1 is a rear view of one embodiment of the lower limb support clothing (long tights type) having a crotch portion and having a length from a waistline to above an ankle according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 2 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 4 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 2. FIG. 5 is a rear view showing still another embodiment of the long tights type lower limb support clothing of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 5. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 6 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 8 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 6. FIG. 9 is a rear view showing still another embodiment of the long leg-type lower leg support clothing of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 9. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 10 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 12 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 10. FIG. 13 is a rear view showing one reference embodiment of a leg tight support garment of a long tights type of a reference example. FIG. 14 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 13. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 14 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 16 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 14. FIG. 17 is a rear view showing another reference embodiment of the lower limb support clothing of the long example of the reference example. FIG. 18 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 17. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 18 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 20 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 18. FIG. 21 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of the lower-limb support clothing of the long tights type of the reference example. FIG. 22 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 21. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 22 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 24 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 22. FIG. 25 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of the lower-leg support clothing of the long tights type of the reference example. FIG. 26 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 25. FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 26 taken along the line AA ′. FIG. 28 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 26. FIG. 29 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of the lower limb support clothing of the long tights type of the reference example. FIG. 30 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 29. FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 30 taken along the line AA ′. FIG. 32 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 30. FIG. 33 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of the long leg-type lower limb support clothing of the reference example. FIG. 34 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 33. FIG. 35 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 34 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 36 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 34. FIG. 37 is a rear view showing yet another reference embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example. FIG. 38 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 37. FIG. 39 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 38 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 40 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 38. FIG. 41 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of the lower limb support clothing of the long tights type of the reference example. FIG. 42 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 41. FIG. 43 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 42 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 44 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 42. FIG. 45 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of the long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example. FIG. 46 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 45. FIG. 47 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 46 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 48 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 46. FIG. 49 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of the lower limb support clothing of the long tights type of the reference example. FIG. 50 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 49. FIG. 51 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 50 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 52 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 50. FIG. 53 is a rear view showing yet another reference embodiment of the lower limb portion support clothing of the reference example. FIG. 54 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 53. FIG. 55 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 54 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 56 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 54. FIG. 57 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of the lower limb support clothing of the long tights type of the reference example. FIG. 58 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 57. FIG. 59 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 58 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 60 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 58. FIG. 61 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example. FIG. 62 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 61. FIG. 63 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 62 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 64 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 62. FIG. 65 is a rear view showing yet another reference embodiment of the lower limb support clothing of the long tights type of the reference example. FIG. 66 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 65. FIG. 67 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 66 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 68 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 66. FIG. 69 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example. FIG. 70 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 69. FIG. 71 is a cross-sectional view of the lower leg support clothing of FIG. 70 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 72 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 70. FIG. 73 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of the lower limb support clothing of the long tights type of the reference example. FIG. 74 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 73. FIG. 75 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 74 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 76 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 74. FIG. 77 is a rear view showing yet another reference embodiment of the lower limb support clothing of the long tights type of the reference example. FIG. 78 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 77. FIG. 79 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 78 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 80 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 78. FIG. 81 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of the lower limb support clothing of the long tights type of the reference example. FIG. 82 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 81. FIG. 83 is a cross-sectional view of the lower leg support clothing of FIG. 82 taken along the line AA ′. FIG. 84 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 82. FIG. 85 is a rear view showing yet another reference embodiment of a long tights type lower limb support clothing of a reference example. FIG. 86 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 85. FIG. 87 is a cross-sectional view of the lower leg support clothing of FIG. 86 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 88 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 86; FIG. 89 is a rear view showing an embodiment of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the present invention. FIG. 90 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 89. FIG. 91 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 90 taken along the line AA ′. FIG. 92 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 90. FIG. 93 is a rear view showing yet another reference embodiment of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example. FIG. 94 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 93. FIG. 95 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 94 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 96 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 94. FIG. 97 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example. FIG. 98 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 97. FIG. 99 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 98 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 100 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 98; FIG. 101 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example. FIG. 102 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 103. FIG. 103 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 102 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 104 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 102. FIG. 105 is a rear view showing yet another reference embodiment of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example. FIG. 106 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 105. FIG. 107 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 106 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 108 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 106. FIG. 109 is a rear view of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example, showing yet another reference embodiment. 110 is a front view of the lower leg support clothing of FIG. FIG. 111 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 110 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 112 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 110. FIG. 113 is a rear view showing still another reference embodiment of the semi-long tights type lower limb support clothing of the reference example. FIG. 114 is a front view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 113. FIG. 115 is a cross-sectional view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 114 taken along line AA ′. FIG. 116 is a right side view of the lower limb support clothing of FIG. 114. FIG. 117 is a view for explaining one embodiment of the position of the sewing line of the clothing main body in which a sewing line of the clothing main body having a leg portion formed in a cylindrical shape in the drawing of FIG. FIG. 118 is a view for explaining another embodiment of the position of the sewing line of the clothing main body in which a sewing line of the clothing main body whose leg portion is formed in a tubular shape is entered in the drawing of FIG. 8. FIG. 119 is a view for explaining still another embodiment of the position of the sewing line of the clothing main body in which a sewing line of the clothing main body having a leg portion formed in a cylindrical shape is entered in the drawing of FIG. 80. FIG. 120 is a sectional conceptual process diagram for describing a cut boss knitting technique in circular knitting. FIG. 121 is a sectional conceptual process diagram for describing a cut boss knitting technique in circular knitting. FIG. 122 is a conceptual sectional view of a circular knitted fabric obtained by a cut boss knitting method. FIG. 123 is a skeletal view of the right half viewed from the front side of the lower limb of the human body, and a left half is a muscular view viewed from the front side of the lower limb of the human body. FIG. 124 is a skeletal view of the left half seen from the back side of the lower limb of the human body, and a right half is a muscular view seen from the back side of the lower limb of the human body. FIG. 125 is a muscle diagram with a partial skeleton viewed from the lateral side of the lower limb of the right side of the human body. FIG. 126 is a muscle diagram with a partial skeleton as viewed from the medial lateral side of the lower limb of the right side of the human body. FIG. 127 is a partial rear view of the skeleton and ligaments near the knee joint when the knee joint is viewed from behind. FIG. 128 is a partial side view of the skeleton and ligaments near the knee joint when the knee joint is viewed from the inside of the human body.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Patella 2 Elastic part with comparatively strong tightening force 3 Collateral ligament on the medial side of knee joint 4 Part of lower part of patella 5 Side of medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscle 6 Saw muscle 7 Straight muscle of thigh Upper part of the part 8 Near the greater trochanter 9 Near iliac ligament 10 Near the waist 11 Upper part of the patella 1 on the inner side of the human body 12 Near the lower periphery of the patella 13 Outside the patella 1 14 Outside from the outside of the patella Part 15 Lateral gastrocnemius and soleus muscles 16 External malleolus 21 Semitendinoid muscle 22 Near hip groove 23 Thin muscle 24 Near inseam 25 Semitendinoid and thin muscle 26 Semitendinoid and semimembranosus 27 Two thighs Muscle 31 Bifurcation 32 Lower part of the patella 1 on the lateral side of the human body 33 Upper part of the patella 1 on the lateral side of the human body 35 Equivalent to the sacrum from the fourth lumbar vertebra of the rear human body Position 36 rectus rectus abdominis muscle 37 outside broad muscle 38 junction 39 branch point 40 apex of elastic part 154 having relatively strong tightening force 41 lateral side below inner gastrocnemius muscle and soleus muscle 42 upper inner malleolus 43 outer gastrocnemius muscle and soleus Sides of the muscles 44 Bifurcation points 50 Sewing line of the clothing body forming the legs in a cylindrical shape 51 Sewing line of the clothing body forming the legs in a cylindrical shape 52 Sewing line of the clothing body forming the legs in a cylindrical shape 61 Front yarn 61a Front side of circular knitted fabric on which surface yarn 61 appears 62 Back yarn 62a Back side of circular knitted fabric on which back yarn 62 appears 63 Middle yarn 63a Reinforcement layers 64a, 64b, 64c composed of middle yarn 63 64d Arrow 121, 121a, 121c, 121c 'Elastic part 122, 122', 122a with relatively strong tightening force Strong elastic part 123 Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force 124, 124 ', 124a Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force 130, 130a Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force 131, 131a Highly strong tightening force Elastic part 132 Elastic part with relatively high tightening force 133 Elastic part with relatively high tightening force 140 Elastic part with relatively high tightening force 141 Elastic part with relatively high tightening force 142, 142a 143, 143a Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force 145 Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force 146 Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force 147 Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force 148 relatively Elastic part with strong tightening force 150 Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force 151 Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force 152 Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force 15 3 Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force 154 Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force 155 Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force 156 Elastic part with relatively strong tightening force 701 Middle gluteus 702 Great gluteus 703 Great roll Child 704 wide lateral muscle 705 iliotibial ligament 706 greater adductor 707 semimembranoid muscle 708 semitendinoid muscle 709 biceps femoris 709 ′ part of tendon of biceps femoris 710 thin muscle 711 sewing muscle 712 Vastus medialis 713 lateral condyle of femur 714 medial condyle of femur 715 patella (patella)
716 tibialis anterior muscle 717 tibia 718 soleus muscle 718a outer soleus muscle 718b inner soleus muscle 719 gastrocnemius 719a outer gastrocnemius 719b inner gastrocnemius muscle 720 long fibula muscle 721 extra malleolus 722 medial femur 724 femur 724 Head 727 femoral head 728 acetabulum 729 sacrum 800 medial width ligament 801 lateral width ligament 803 medial condyle of tibia 804 lateral condyle of fibula 805 medial meniscus 806 lateral meniscus 807 posterior cruciate ligament

Claims (7)

Clothes having elasticity and having a crotch portion that supports the lower limbs worn in close contact with the body, wherein the clothing has a stretchable portion with a relatively strong tightening force, Strong elastic part,
Substantially covers the collateral ligaments on the medial aspect of the human knee joint, and further covers a portion of the lower portion of the patella on the medial lateral side, and mediates the medial gastrocnemius and / or soleus muscles. Above the knee joint, the thigh consists of a relatively strong elastic part that has a relatively strong tightening force reaching the vicinity of the greater trochanter along the sewing muscle from the inside to the outside through the front side,
The clothing is formed by superimposing a stretchable cloth of a predetermined shape in which the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force becomes the elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force on the garment body and sewing it, or A lower limb support garment in which a stretchable portion having a relatively high tightening force and a portion other than the stretchable portion are respectively formed into parts of a predetermined shape and joined together. 4. The lower limb support garment according to claim 1, wherein the lower limb support garment has at least a length from the waistline to above the ankle and has a crotch. A portion, which substantially covers the collateral ligaments on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body and is relatively stretched and has a relatively strong tightening force and extends to the vicinity of the greater trochanter along the sartorius muscle, is further enlarged. The lower limb support clothing according to any one of claims 1 to 2, further comprising an elastic portion having a relatively strong tightening force extending from the vicinity of the child to the vicinity of the waist along the iliotibial ligament. A portion, which substantially covers the collateral ligaments on the medial side surface of the knee joint of the human body and which is represented by a relatively strong elastic part having a relatively strong tightening force, which extends along the sewing muscle and near the greater trochanter, further comprises a patella The lower limb part support clothing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the elastic part has a relatively strong tightening force and covers a part of the upper part of the patella from substantially around the inner side of the human body. . The clothing for lower limb support according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 4, wherein the clothing for lower limb support has a length from the waistline to below the knee and has a crotch. The lower limb support clothing according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the sewing line of the clothing body forming the leg portion in a cylindrical shape passes through the outside of the leg portion. The lower limb support clothing according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the clothing has a shape to which an upper body is further added.

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