JP2017536487A - Sports underwear containing elastic fibers that give compression levels adapted to muscle tissue - Google Patents

Abstract

An underwear provided for sports exercises that includes elastic fibers that fit into the body while compressing to limit the vibration of muscle tissue in sports exercises, with regions (102, 104, 106, 112, 114, 116, 132, 134, 142a, 142b, 144), each of these regions including a higher degree of compression when such muscle tissue initially exhibits greater vibration. Underwear characterized by providing a level of compression adapted to the muscular tissue that they cover. [Selection] Figure 3b

Description

  The present invention relates to sports exercise underwear provided to improve comfort and performance.

  When practicing sports activities, repeated exercises at high speeds generally result in vibrations of the body's musculature, including muscles, fat components and skin. Such vibrations can vary from muscle to muscle depending on the sport and human being performed, in particular gender, age, height and weight.

  In addition to the effort required for sports activities, muscle tissue vibrations require muscles to have additional energy to withstand these situations, which causes these muscles to get tired faster and improve sport performance. It will limit the energy saved.

  In addition, micro-scratches can occur in the muscle epidermis, which makes the muscles even more tired.

  Production of support underwear is known for the purpose of neat retention of limbs for medical reasons, in particular for legs with elastic fibers that ensure a definite retention of constant and uniform limbs overall Support stockings are known.

  This tight retention of the limbs tightens the surface venous network and limits the formation of edema that can lead to thrombosis, among others. However, such underwear is not suitable for enhancing sports performance.

  Furthermore, a known type of sports underwear for the lower body is in the form of pants, specifically shown in document US-A1-2014059741, which has a vertical elastic band arranged along the legs. However, this band can provide additional support in this direction to reduce leg muscle fatigue.

  However, this type of pants with elastic bands along the legs, especially for various muscles, to optimize it to the best possible range for each of these muscles, It cannot be adapted to a suitable tight retention level.

  The present invention is aimed especially at avoiding these drawbacks of the prior art.

  To this end, the present invention proposes an undergarment provided for sports practice, which fits the body while compressing to limit muscle tissue vibration during sports practice. (Fits snugly) elastic fibers, which have regions with different levels of elasticity, each of these regions including higher compression when such muscle tissue initially exhibits greater vibrations , Characterized by providing a compression level adapted to the muscular tissue that they cover.

  The advantage of this undergarment is that the human body accurately defines different regions, each of which corresponds to the degree of muscle tissue vibration in sports practice, and then the elastic fiber stretch rate and hypersensitivity to properly suppress the vibration. It is possible to adapt the level for each such region.

  Therefore, it is possible to limit the muscle mass exhibiting the largest vibration to a larger range, and these areas have a shape that is freely adapted to such muscle mass to ensure the comfort of the underwear. Yes.

  Such clothing enhances physical recovery, i.e. regains good body condition more quickly and hence indirectly, and its performance can resume sports practice faster and hence It can be improved to the point where it can be done many times, which can lead to great results and therefore produce better physical performance.

  An undergarment according to the present invention can further have one or more of the following features that can be combined together.

  Advantageously, the region of higher compression has a silicone deposit on the elastic fibers. Silicone is a material with great elasticity and strength sensitivity, which is also easily deposited and mounted on elastic fibers. Compression may be provided by other methods, for example by addition of resins other than silicone, adhesives or additional materials, or, in particular, any other adaptation of a material reinforcement type that enhances elasticity in the higher compression region. .

  In such cases, advantageously, the silicone deposit, for example in the region of higher compression, preferably forms a pattern comprising a hexagon or any other known geometric shape, for example a mesh such as a triangle. Such a mesh forms a decorative part that allows the level of elasticity to be set simultaneously by adjusting its thickness.

  Advantageously, the silicone is applied according to a pattern generated by a silk screen printing process (silk screen printing process). This process facilitates the formation of changing patterns.

  Advantageously, the elastic fiber is a jersey stitch knit based on polyamide and elastane. This type of fiber has an excellent level of elasticity and is comfortable to wear.

  In this case, the weaving width of the elastic fibers is advantageously arranged in line with the height of the undergarment, but may also be arranged in the width direction, provided that the degree of stretch and the coefficients are similar. Thus, greater compression is obtained in the height direction representing the direction of maximum vibration of the muscle tissue.

  Specifically, the area of compression including the highest level in the direction of underwear height is approximately 49% for 15N load, specifically 40% to 60% stretch and 15N in the width direction. These are measured according to the BS 4952 standard, with an elongation of approximately 66%, and in particular 55% to 75%, for a given load. These values give excellent compression levels for muscle tissue with the greatest vibration.

  According to one embodiment, the undergarment is in the form of a pant having a lower compression lower region at the legs and at the legs and a higher compression upper region extending to the top and above. Therefore, it has a region adapted to the movement of the corresponding muscle tissue.

  Furthermore, the pants can have a region of intermediate compression between the low compression region and the high compression region, essentially in the form of a band that rises inward between the legs, at the knee level.

  According to another embodiment, the undergarment essentially extends down to the center of the rib cage and has an upper area of lower compression at the upper part at the arm and one or more lower parts of higher compression below it. A jersey having a region. In this case as well, there is a region adapted to the movement of the corresponding muscle tissue.

  In addition, the jersey provides an intermediate or high level of compression at the center of the thorax at the center of the front and back, and a basically horizontal band completed on each side by a downwardly inclined portion. A lower region can be included.

  The invention will be more fully understood and other features and advantages will become more apparent by reading the description provided by way of example below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Shows human muscles from the front. Shows human muscles from the back. In the human body from the front, regions corresponding to three levels of vibration of muscle tissue when running are shown. In the human body from the back, regions corresponding to three levels of vibration of muscle tissue when running are shown. Fig. 4 shows the front of a pant or "legging" according to the invention having three levels of elasticity. Figure 3 shows the back of a pant or "legging" according to the invention having three levels of elasticity. Figure 3 shows the front of a jersey or "T-shirt" according to the invention having three levels of elasticity. Figure 3 shows the back of a jersey or "T-shirt" according to the invention having three levels of elasticity. Figure 3 shows a silicone cover pattern applied over elastic fibers to accommodate its level of elasticity. Fig. 6 shows the front of a pant or "legging" according to one variant with two levels of elasticity. Fig. 5 shows the back of a pant or "legging" according to one variant with two levels of elasticity. Fig. 5 shows the front of a jersey or "T-shirt" according to one variant with two levels of elasticity. Figure 3 shows the back of a jersey or "T-shirt" according to one variant with two levels of elasticity.

  FIG. 1a shows the human body as viewed from the front, which has the following muscles on each leg, starting from the bottom with the short peroneus 2, the anterior tibial muscle 4, the medial vastus muscle 6, the lateral broad muscles. Muscle 8, rectus femoris 10, long adductor 12, sewing muscle 14, femoral fascia lata 16 and greater adductor 18, thin muscle 20, pubic muscle 22 and iliopsoas muscle toward the inside of the leg 24.

  The human body has the following muscles in the upper body, and is an abdominal external oblique muscle (external oblique muscle) 26, abdominal rectus muscle 28, anterior saw muscle 30, large pectoral muscle 32, and deltoid muscle 34, starting from the bottom. The human body has the ulnar carpal flexor muscle 36, the long palmar muscle 38, the brachial flexor muscle 40, the brachial muscle 42, and the biceps 44 starting from the hand in each arm.

  FIG. 1b shows the human body from the back, which has the following muscles on each leg, starting from the bottom, soleus 50, long peroneal muscle 52, gastrocnemius 54, plantar muscle 56, half It has a membranous muscle 58, a semi-tendon-like muscle 60, a biceps femoris muscle 62, a greater gluteal muscle 64 and a middle gluteal muscle 66.

  The human body has the following muscles in the upper body, and has a latissimus dorsi muscle 68, a subspinous fascia 70 and a trapezius muscle 72 starting from the bottom. The human body has an ulnar carpal extensor muscle 80, an elbow muscle 82, a triceps muscle 84, a great circular muscle 86, and a small circular muscle 88 starting from the hand in each arm.

  Figures 2a and 2b show different vibration levels of muscle tissue when running, which were measured by sensors for people's samples representing different gender, age, height and weight. Movement is measured in three directions, and for this sport, movement is generally greater in the vertical direction.

  Such exercise depends on muscle contraction, and movement is greater when the muscle is relaxed.

  Small vibrations of less than 15 mm are captured at the back of the leg below the knee 80 and at the center 82 of the back. Intermediate vibrations between 15 and 25 mm are captured at the center of the lower thorax and abdomen 84, the lower back 86 and upper arm 88, and the back 98 of the upper inwardly facing leg. Large vibrations exceeding 25 mm are captured at the front surface at the upper part of the leg including the pelvis 90 and both sides 92 of the abdomen, and at the back surface at the side surface 94 and both sides 96 of the back.

  FIGS. 3a and 3b show a pant 100 made from elastic fiber, which applies silicone to the material of the fiber, how the fiber was made, and to specific areas of the fiber. This creates compression of the lower body at the same time. This fiber alone gives a low level of compression and the combination of silicone and fiber gives an intermediate level and a high level of compression depending on the pattern.

  The fiber is a jersey stitch knit based on polyamide and elastane, specifically 78% polyamide and 22% elastane. The basis weight is 200 g per square meter. In the length direction of the weave, it has an elongation of 77% for a load of 15N and a coefficient of 233cN for a force of 30%. In the width direction of the weave, it has a stretch rate of 59% for a load of 15N and a coefficient of 107cN for a force of 30%. These measurements are made according to the BS 4952 standard.

  Since the vibration of the muscles is greater in the height direction, the fiber width is arranged in the direction of the height of the pants 100 in order to obtain the advantage of greater stiffness of this fiber in this direction for manufacturing. Is advantageous. Furthermore, greater elasticity is obtained in the width direction, which allows the product to be worn more comfortably and quickly.

  The pants 100 has a lower region 102 characterized by silicone-free fibers that provide a low level of compression at the legs, which region extends almost to the knee and rises inwardly, Basically, the short peroneus 2 and the anterior tibial muscle 4 are covered, and the soleus 50, the long peroneus 52, and the gastrocnemius 54 are basically covered on the back.

  Above that, the pant 100 has an intermediate region 104 in the form of a band, which also rises inwardly between the legs and is almost at the crotch, with intermediate level compression. It is characterized by a fiber with silicone that provides a covering, which basically covers the plantar muscle 56, the semi-membranous muscle 58, and the semi-tendon-like muscle 60.

  Finally, above that, the pant 100 has an upper region 106 that extends to the waist, characterized by a fiber with silicone that provides a high level of compression, which basically consists of an inner vastus 6 and an outer vastus at the front. 8. Cover the rectus femoral muscle 10, the long adductor muscle 12, the sewing muscle 14, the greater adductor muscle 18, the thin muscle 20, the pubic muscle 22 and the iliopsoas muscle 24. This upper region 106 basically covers the muscles of the biceps femoris 62 and the greater gluteus 64 at the back.

  4a and 4b show a jersey 110 made from the same elastic fiber, which is specified to give the material of the fiber, how it was made, and three levels of compression. Applying silicone to these areas simultaneously produces compression of the upper body in a similar manner.

  In terms of manufacturing, the fiber width is again arranged in the direction of the height of the jersey 110 in order to obtain the advantage of great stiffness in this direction and to make the product quick to wear.

  The jersey 110 has an upper region 112 characterized by silicone-free fibers that provide a low level of compression at the top, extending down to the middle of the rib cage and at the sleeves, which is essentially the pectoralis 32 Covers all muscles of the deltoid muscle 34, the subspinous fascia 70, the trapezius 72, the great circular muscle 86, the small circular muscle 88 and the arm.

  The jersey 110 then has an intermediate region 114 below it, which is completed on each side by a downwardly inclined portion that extends below the rib cage at the center of the front and back and the center of the rib cage. With essentially thin horizontal strips, which are characterized by fibers containing silicone that provide an intermediate level of compression. The intermediate region 114 basically covers the rectus abdominis muscle 28 and the anterior saw blade 30.

  Finally, the jersey 110 has on each side below it a lower region 116 that extends downward to the waist, characterized by fibers containing silicone that provides a high level of compression. The front abdominal external oblique muscle 26 and the back lamina 68 are covered.

  FIG. 5 shows a pattern produced with silicone for the middle and high compression regions, including a mesh matching a hexagon 120 having a width L of about 10 mm and a height H of about 15 mm. It is out.

  Advantageously, the regions of intermediate and high compression are distinguished by adapting the thickness E of such a pattern to 2 mm for intermediate compression and 3 mm for high compression, so that the appearance and production means are the same. It becomes possible to maintain the state.

  It is preferred to use a two-component silicone having a Shore A hardness of 10 to 40, which is a medical-type material that advantageously avoids reaction with the skin.

  In particular, the silicone can be deposited on the fabric by a silk screen printing process to obtain the desired pattern, and this process allows the silicone to be embedded in the fabric, thereby reducing its sensitivity. Increase, ie increase the force to return to its initial position.

  Since the stretch rate until the silicone for reinforcing the elastic fiber is torn is larger than that of the fiber, there is no risk of damaging the silicone even if it is stretched greatly.

  With respect to the region of intermediate compression, an elastic fiber is procured in the height direction of the product which has an elongation of 54% for a load of 15 N and a modulus of 560 cN for a force of 30%. In the width direction, it has a stretch rate of 72% for a load of 15 N and a coefficient of 420 cN for a force of 30%. These measurements are made according to the BS 4952 standard.

  With respect to this region of intermediate compression, it is observed to have a reduced stretch rate and increased stiffness of this fiber in both directions, as well as better sensitivity.

  For the region of high compression, an elastic fiber is procured in the height direction of the product, having an elongation of 49% for a load of 15 N and a modulus of 640 cN for a force of 30%. In the width direction it has an elongation of 66% for a load of 15 N and a coefficient of 420 cN for a force of 30%. These measurements are made according to the BS 4952 standard.

  For this region of high compression, it has even greater stiffness.

  FIGS. 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b show pants 100 and jersey 110 having only two compression regions, producing a low compression region containing only elastic fibers and the highest compression shown above. And a high compression region containing fibers for receiving silicone.

  In terms of manufacturing, the fiber width is again arranged in the height direction of the pants 100 and jersey 110 in order to obtain the advantage of greater stiffness in this direction and to make these products easier to wear.

  Figures 6a and 6b show a pant 130 having a lower region 132 featuring a silicone-free fiber that provides a low level of compression at each leg, which region extends approximately to the knee, The knee is also included and slightly raised outward, basically covering the short peroneus 2 and the anterior tibial muscle 4 on the front, and basically the soleus 50, the long peroneal muscle 52 and the back on the back. Covers gastrocnemius muscle 54.

  The pant 130 has an upper region 134 extending above it to a waist with silicone that provides a high level of compression, which is essentially the front surface, the inner vastus muscle 6, the outer vastus muscle 8, the rectus femur 10. , Long adductor muscle 12, sewing muscle 14, major adductor muscle 18, thin muscle 20, pubic muscle 22 and iliopsoas muscle 24 on the back, plantar muscle 56, meningiform muscle 58, semitendon-like muscle 60, the biceps femoris 62 and the greater gluteus 64 are covered.

  FIGS. 7a and 7b have an upper region 142a featuring a silicone-free fiber that provides a low level of compression in the upper portion extending down to the middle of the rib cage and at the sleeve, which region is essentially It covers the anterior saw 30, deltoid 34, subspinous fascia 70, trapezius 72, great circular 86, small circular 88 and all muscles of the arm.

  The jersey 140 also has two lower central regions 142b of silicone-free fibers that provide a low level of compression on the back of the center of the abdomen and back to the bottom.

  Finally, the jersey 140 is a lower region with a basically horizontal thin strip completed on each side by a downwardly sloping part down to the bottom at the center of the front and back and at the center of the rib cage 144, which features fibers containing silicone that provide a high level of compression. The lower region 144 basically covers the abdominal external oblique muscle 26, the rectus abdominis muscle 28 and the front saw blade 30 at the front surface, and covers the latissimus dorsi muscle 68 at the back surface.

  In actual practice, similar measurements made on the same person with and without this type of undergarment show an improvement in the level of 20-40% muscle tissue vibration. showed that. Hence, such underwear provides a clear suppression of muscle movement, which allows to reduce the energy consumed, increase comfort and increase sports performance.

  In a general manner, according to the present invention, this undergarment forms an area that varies in number to correspond to different levels of compression of the fibers, i.e. more than three, and is particularly adapted to the muscle to be covered. It is also possible to form In particular, it is also possible to produce underwear prepared for different categories of people, depending on its type, its age, its height and its weight, in order to optimize comfort and sporting performance in a specific way It is.

100 Pants 102 Lower region 104 Middle region 106 Upper region 110 Jersey 112 Upper region 114 Middle region 116 Lower region 120 Hexagon 130 Pants 132 Lower region 134 Upper region 140 Jersey 142a Upper region 142b Central region 144 Lower region

Claims (11)

  An underwear provided for sports practice that includes elastic fibers that fit into the body while compressing to limit vibrations of muscle tissue in the sport practice, wherein the regions (102, 102) have different levels of elasticity. 104, 106, 112, 114, 116, 132, 134, 142a, 142b, 144), and each of the plurality of regions, including higher compression when muscle tissue initially exhibits greater vibration, An undergarment characterized by providing a compression level adapted to the muscular tissue to be covered.   The undergarment according to claim 1, characterized in that the region of higher compression has a deposit of material on the elastic fibers.   3. The undergarment according to claim 2, characterized in that the material deposit is a silicone deposit in the region of higher compression according to a pattern comprising a mesh (120).   4. Underwear according to claim 3, characterized in that the silicone is applied according to a pattern generated by a silk screen printing process.   The undergarment according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the elastic fiber is a jersey stitch knit based on polyamide and elastane.   The undergarment according to claim 5, wherein a weaving width of the elastic fibers is arranged in accordance with a height of the undergarment.   The region of compression having the highest level has an elongation of 40% to 60% for a load of 15N in the direction of the height of the underwear and 55% for a load of 15N in the width direction. An undergarment according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has an elongation of from 75 to 75% and these measurements are made according to the BS 4952 standard.   Pant form (100, 130) having a lower compression lower region (102, 132) at the leg and reaching approximately the knee and a higher compression upper region (106, 134) reaching the top above it. The underwear according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein   An intermediate compression between the low compression region (102) and the high compression region (106), essentially in the form of a band (104) rising inward between the legs, at the knee level. 9. Underwear according to claim 8, characterized in that it has a region.   A lower compression upper region (112, 142a) that reaches the center of the rib cage, essentially downwards at the top and at the arm, and one or more lower regions (114) of higher compression below it , 116, 144) in the form of a jersey (110, 140).   A lower region (114, with essentially horizontal bands completed on each side by a downwardly sloping portion that gives an intermediate or high level of compression at the center height of the rib cage at the center of the front and back 144. The undergarment according to claim 10, characterized in that it has 144).

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