JP2024032006A - Shock absorbing member - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a shock absorbing member which allows a user to perform not only training for catching a ball in a proper motion but also training for developing a sense of catching a ball at a proper position.SOLUTION: A shock absorbing member 10 comprises: a body part which is formed of a flexible sheet-like body; a finger fitting part which is formed of two openings in the body part, in which the thumb 101 of a user is inserted into the one opening, and the ring finger 104 of the user is inserted into the other opening for fitting; a finger protection part which is formed of a flexible sheet-like body for protecting the forefinger and the middle finger 103 of the user that are not inserted into the openings in an intermediate region of the body part located between the one opening for insertion of the thumb 101 and the other opening for insertion of the ring finger 104; and a palm protection part which is formed of a flexible sheet-like body for protecting the palm of the user in the intermediate region.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a shock absorbing member.

BACKGROUND ART A shock absorbing member (training board) that is attached to a user's finger during ball catching training in baseball has been known, for example, as described in Non-Patent Document 1.

This shock absorbing member includes a single plate larger than the palm of the hand, and five rubber strings attached to one side of the single plate, and the rubber strings allow the five fingers of the user to They are each fixed to the single plate.

This shock absorbing member allows the user to train to catch an incoming ball with appropriate movements.

UNIX Corporation, “2022 UNIX (registered trademark) COLLECTION”, p.35, [online], 2020, [searched on August 13, 2020], Internet, https://www.order-shoes. jpn.com/digitalcatalog/unix/baseball/2022/index.html#page=1

By the way, the single plate used in the shock absorbing member described in Non-Patent Document 1 mentioned above is larger than the palm, so although it can effectively prevent injury to the palm, it deforms along the shape of the palm when catching a ball. Because it was difficult to do so (because there was a space between the single plate and the palm), it was difficult to develop the sense of catching the ball in the appropriate position.

The present invention was proposed in consideration of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a shock absorbing member that not only allows players to train to catch a ball with appropriate movements, but also allows training to develop the feeling of catching a ball in an appropriate position. With the goal.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs the following means.
That is, the shock absorbing member according to one aspect of the present invention is
a main body formed from a flexible sheet-like body;
Two or three openings are formed in the main body, and the thumb of the user's hand is inserted into one opening, and the ring finger and/or little finger of the user's hand is inserted into the other opening. a possible finger fitting part;
A finger of the user not inserted through the opening is placed in an intermediate region of the main body portion located between the first opening through which the thumb is inserted and the other opening through which the ring finger and/or little finger is inserted. a finger protector formed from a flexible sheet-like body;
a palm protection part formed from a flexible sheet-like body and protecting the user's palm in the intermediate region;
It is characterized by having the following.

According to this configuration, injury to the palm can be effectively prevented, and the player can also develop a sense of catching a ball at an appropriate position.

In the above-mentioned shock absorbing member, the main body portion, the finger protection portion, and the palm protection portion may be integrally formed on substantially the same plane.

According to this configuration, the shock absorbing member can be used with both hands.

The above-mentioned shock absorbing member may have a shock absorbing material in the intermediate region.

According to this configuration, the impact is easily absorbed in the intermediate region, which receives the strongest impact when catching a ball, and it is possible to effectively prevent injuries.

In the above shock absorbing member, the main body portion may be formed of a sheet-like body having a multilayer structure.

According to this configuration, the strength and flexibility of the sheet-like body can be easily adjusted. Further, each layer (sheet-like body) having different strength and flexibility can be manufactured using one mold.

The above-mentioned shock absorbing member may have a thicker portion in the intermediate region than in other regions.

According to this configuration, the impact is easily absorbed in the intermediate region, which receives the strongest impact when catching a ball, and the durability of the intermediate region can be improved.

According to the shock absorbing member of the present invention, it is possible to provide training that develops the feeling of catching a ball at an appropriate position, on the premise of training to catch the ball with appropriate movements.

It is (a) a perspective view of a shock absorbing member concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention, and (b) an explanatory view showing a state of use. They are (a) a front view and (b) a bottom view of a shock absorption member concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a front view of a shock absorbing member according to a second embodiment of the present invention. It is (a) a front view and (b) a bottom view of a shock absorption member concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is (a) a front view and (b) a bottom view of a shock absorption member concerning a 4th embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view showing the 1st modification of the impact absorption member concerning each embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view showing the 2nd modification of the impact absorption member concerning each embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view showing a modification of the finger protection part of the impact absorption member concerning each embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view showing the 1st modification of the shock absorption material of the shock absorption member concerning the 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view showing the 2nd modification of the shock absorption material of the shock absorption member concerning the 2nd embodiment of the present invention.

1. First embodiment 1.1. Configuration A shock absorbing member according to a first embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
Note that FIG. 1 is (a) a perspective view and (b) an explanatory diagram showing a state of use of the shock absorbing member according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the shock absorbing member according to the first embodiment. (a) A front view and (b) a bottom view.
As shown in FIG. 2(a), the shock absorbing member 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main body portion 1, a finger fitting portion 2, a finger protection portion 3, and a palm protection portion 4.

1.1.1. Main body part 1
The main body part 1 is formed from a flexible sheet-like body, and can have a horizontally long elliptical shape, for example, as shown in FIG. 2(a).

The material of this sheet-like body is not particularly limited as long as it is a flexible material, that is, a material that easily deforms elastically, but synthetic leather, animal skin, synthetic resin such as polyester, and rubber materials may be used. Can be done.

The size of the main body 1 is not particularly limited, but may be determined by taking into account the thickness of the fingers and the average length between the thumb 101 and the ring finger 104, for example, the length in the longitudinal direction (one end A and the other). The length (in the straight line direction connecting it to the other end B) can be about 15 cm, and the length in the transverse direction can be about 5 cm.

1.1.2. Finger fitting part 2
The finger fitting part 2 is formed of two openings 2a and 2b, for example, as shown in FIG. 2(a).
The two openings 2a and 2b are arranged in substantially the same straight line (in the straight line direction connecting one end A and the other end B) in the main body 1, and the user's hand 100 is placed in one opening 2a. The thumb 101 of the user's hand 100 can be inserted through the other opening 2b, and the ring finger 104 of the user's hand 100 can be inserted and fitted into the other opening 2b.

It is preferable that the two openings 2a and 2b not be located near the bases of the index finger 102 and middle finger 103 on the palm, which is an appropriate ball catching position.

The inner diameters of the two openings 2a and 2b are not particularly limited, but can be approximately 3 cm in order to facilitate insertion of the user's fingers.

1.1.3. Finger protection part 3
For example, as shown in FIG. 2(a), the finger protector 3 is located between the first opening 2a of the main body 1 through which the thumb 101 is inserted and the other opening 2b through which the ring finger 104 is inserted. The intermediate region 5 is formed of a flexible sheet-like body that protects the user's fingers (index finger 102, middle finger 103) that are not inserted into the opening.

The same material as the main body portion 1 can be used for this sheet-like body.

The size of the finger protection part 3 is not particularly limited, but it may be necessary to appropriately protect the user's finger, for example, to protect the user's finger up to the vicinity of the second joint. The length of the finger can be about 5 cm, and the width of the finger can be about 2 cm.

1.1.4. Palm protection part 4
For example, as shown in FIG. 2(a), the palm protector 4 is formed of a flexible sheet-like body in the intermediate region 5 to protect the user's palm.

The same material as the main body portion 1 can be used for this sheet-like body.

The palm protection part 4 is sized so as to cover a part of the palm that is not completely covered by the main body part 1.

1.1.5. Main body part 1, finger protection part 3 and palm protection part 4
The main body part 1, the finger protection part 3, and the palm protection part 4 are integrally formed on substantially the same plane, for example, as shown in FIG. 2(b).

1.2. Effects As detailed above, the shock absorbing member 10 of the first embodiment has the following effects:
A main body portion 1 formed from a flexible sheet-like body,
The main body part 1 is formed with two openings 2a and 2b, and the thumb 101 of the user's hand is inserted into one opening 2a, and the ring finger 104 of the user's hand is inserted and fitted into the other opening 2b. a finger fitting part 2 that can be fitted together;
In the intermediate region 5 of the main body portion 1 located between the first opening 2a through which the thumb 101 is inserted and the other opening 2b through which the ring finger 104 is inserted, A finger protector 3 formed from a flexible sheet-like body that protects the user's index finger 102 and middle finger 103;
a palm protection part 4 formed from a flexible sheet-like body that protects the user's palm in the intermediate region 5;
It is characterized by having the following.

According to this configuration, since the shock absorbing member 10 has flexibility, the player can easily feel the impact from the ball when catching the ball, and can develop the feeling of catching the ball at an appropriate position.

Furthermore, since the shock absorbing member 10 covers the vicinity of the base of the index finger 102 and middle finger 103 of the palm, which is the appropriate ball catching position, it can effectively absorb the shock transmitted from the ball to the hand 100 when catching a ball. Can be done.

Furthermore, even if the player is unable to catch the ball at an appropriate position, he can avoid direct contact with his fingers or palm.

In addition to the above configuration, in the shock absorbing member 10 of the first embodiment, the main body portion 1, the finger protection portion 3, and the palm protection portion 4 are integrally formed on substantially the same plane.

According to this configuration, the user can use the shock absorbing member 10 with both hands.

2. Second embodiment 2.1. Configuration A shock absorbing member 10 according to a second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. 3.
Note that FIG. 3 is a front view of the shock absorbing member according to the second embodiment.

2.1.1. Shock absorber 6
The shock absorbing member 10 according to the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that, as shown in FIG. 3, a shock absorbing member 6 is provided in the intermediate region 5.

The material of the impact absorbing material 6 is not particularly limited, but various materials capable of absorbing impact can be used, such as rubber materials, gel materials, urethane materials, sponge materials, and the like.

The size of the impact absorbing material 6 is not particularly limited, but considering the effective absorption of the impact transmitted from the ball to the hand 100 when catching a ball, for example, the length in the longitudinal direction (one end A and the other end B) can be approximately 6 cm, and the length in the lateral direction can be approximately 5 cm.

2.2. Effects As detailed above, the shock absorbing member 10 of the second embodiment is characterized by having the shock absorbing material 6 in the intermediate region 5.

According to this configuration, the impact is easily absorbed in the intermediate region 5, which receives the strongest impact when catching a ball, so that injuries can be effectively prevented.

2. Third embodiment 3.1. Configuration A shock absorbing member 10 according to a third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. 4.
Note that FIG. 4 is (a) a front view and (b) a bottom view of a shock absorbing member according to a third embodiment.

3.1.1. A plurality of sheet-like bodies 1a, 1b, 1c
In the shock absorbing member 10 according to the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4(b), the main body part 1, the finger protection part 3, and the palm protection part 4 are composed of a plurality of sheet-like bodies 1a, 1b, and 1c. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that it is formed with a multilayer structure.

The material of the sheet-like bodies is not particularly limited, but for example, the sheet-like bodies 1a and 1c are made of the shock absorbing material used in the second embodiment, and the sheet-like bodies 1b is made of a material made of a shock absorbing material that is used in the second embodiment. It can also be constructed from strong materials.

3.2. Effects As detailed above, the shock absorbing member 10 of the third embodiment is characterized in that the main body portion 1, the finger protection portion 3, and the palm protection portion 4 are formed from a sheet-like body with a multilayer structure. It is said that

According to this configuration, the strength and flexibility of the sheet-like body can be easily adjusted. Further, each layer (sheet-like body) having different strength and flexibility can be manufactured using one mold.

Also, when the sheet-like bodies 1a, 1c among the three-layer sheet-like bodies 1a, 1b, 1c are used as shock absorbers used in the second embodiment, it can be used with either the left or the right hand. The same feeling of use can also be obtained.

4. Fourth embodiment 4.1. Configuration A shock absorbing member 10 according to a fourth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. 5.
Note that FIG. 5 is (a) a front view and (b) a bottom view of a shock absorbing member according to a fourth embodiment.

4.1.1. Thickness part 7
As shown in FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b), the shock absorbing member 10 according to the fourth embodiment has a thick portion 7 in the intermediate region 5 that is thicker than other parts of the shock absorbing member 10. This differs from the first embodiment in this point.

4.2. Effects As detailed above, the shock absorbing member 10 of the fourth embodiment is characterized by having the thick portion 7 in the intermediate region 5 that is thicker than the other portions of the shock absorbing member 10.

According to this configuration, the impact is easily absorbed in the intermediate region 5, which receives the strongest impact when catching a ball, and the durability of the intermediate region 5 can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when thick portions 7 are provided on both sides of the intermediate region 5, the same feeling of use can be achieved whether the device is used with either the left or the right hand.

5. Other Embodiments Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the technical idea of the invention.

5.1. Configuration 5.1.1. Main body part 1
Although the main body 1 according to each embodiment of the present invention has a horizontally long elliptical shape, it may have a rectangular shape, or may have various other deformed shapes such as a bent shape.

Further, although the main body portion 1 has both ends A and B curved, it is also possible to have only one end curved.

5.1.2. Finger fitting part 2
The two openings 2a and 2b according to each embodiment of the present invention are such that the thumb 101 of the user's hand 100 is inserted into one opening 2a, and the ring finger 104 of the user's hand 100 is inserted into the other opening 2b. However, as shown in FIG. 6, it is also possible to insert the little finger 105 of the user's hand 100 into the other opening 2b.

Further, the shape of the two openings 2a and 2b is not particularly limited as long as it is circular, but it is also possible to have an elliptical shape.

Further, in each embodiment, the finger fitting part 2 is formed with two openings 2a, 2b, but it can also be formed with three openings 2a, 2b, 2c, as shown in FIG. 7, for example. It is.
The fingers that fit into these openings are the thumb 101, ring finger 104, and little finger 105.

5.1.3. Finger protection part 3
The finger protector 3 according to each embodiment of the present invention is designed to protect the user's finger up to the vicinity of the second joint, but it is also possible to protect the user's finger up to the vicinity of the toe, for example.

Moreover, although the finger protection part 3 is formed for each finger of the user, it is also possible to make it wide enough to protect a plurality of fingers, as shown in FIG. 8, for example.

5.1.4. Palm protection part 4
The size of the palm protector 4 according to each embodiment of the present invention is such that it covers a part of the palm that is not completely covered by the main body 1; It is also possible to form it so as to cover the entire area where there is no part.

5.1.5. Main body part 1, finger protection part 3 and palm protection part 4
The main body portion 1, finger protection portion 3, and palm protection portion 4 according to each embodiment of the present invention can also be formed three-dimensionally to match the shape of the palm when catching a ball.

5.1.6. Shock absorber 6
In the second embodiment of the present invention, the impact absorbing material 6 has a rectangular shape, but it can also have an elliptical shape, for example.

5.1.7. A plurality of sheet-like bodies 1a, 1b, 1c
In the third embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of sheet-like bodies are formed with three layers, but the number of layers to be provided depends on the ease with which the shock absorbing member absorbs shock and the manufacturing process. It can be set taking into account the balance of ease of use, etc.

Further, among the plurality of sheet-like bodies, the thick portion 7 can be provided in the layer appearing on the surface (in the case of FIG. 4(b), the sheet-like bodies 1a and 1c).

5.1.8. Thickness part 7
In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the thick portion 7 is configured by giving thickness to the intermediate region 5. It can also be formed by pasting an absorbent material 6 or by arranging a convex portion 7a as shown in FIG.
In addition, convex portions 7a may be arranged on the surface of the shock absorbing material 6.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the thick portion 7 can also be formed by making the intermediate region 5 thick and arranging the convex portion 7a on the thickness.

5.2. Effects These modified examples also have the same effects as each embodiment.

1 Main body part 2 Finger fitting part 2a Opening 2b Opening 2c Opening 3 Finger protection part 4 Palm protection part 5 Intermediate region 6 Shock absorption material 7 Thickness part 10 Shock absorption member 100 Hand 101 Thumb 102 Index finger 103 Middle finger 104 Ring finger 105 Little finger

Claims (5)

a main body formed from a flexible sheet-like body;
The main body is formed with two or three openings, and the thumb of the user's hand is inserted into one opening, and the ring finger and/or little finger of the user's hand is inserted and fitted into the other opening. a finger fitting part that can be fitted together;
A finger of the user not inserted through the opening is placed in an intermediate region of the main body portion located between the first opening through which the thumb is inserted and the other opening through which the ring finger and/or little finger is inserted. a finger protector formed from a flexible sheet-like body;
The intermediate region includes a palm protection portion formed from a flexible sheet-like body that protects the palm of the user.
Shock absorbing member. The main body part, the finger protection part, and the palm protection part are integrally formed on substantially the same plane,
The shock absorbing member according to claim 1. characterized by having a shock absorber in the intermediate region,
The shock absorbing member according to claim 2. The main body part, the finger protection part, and the palm protection part are formed from a sheet-like body with a multilayer structure,
The shock absorbing member according to claim 2. characterized in that the intermediate region has a thicker portion than other regions;
The shock absorbing member according to claim 2.