JP2024034904A - Fall prevention socks - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] The conventional technology is a sock with a non-slip member that is used only by young people, especially when playing sports or running, and has a structure that is effective only when running counterclockwise. In particular, there are no socks that prevent falls during walking, especially for elderly people, and the object of the present invention is to provide such socks. [Solution] In socks consisting of a pair of socks for the left foot and a sock for the right foot, the outer surface of the sole of the left foot sock has a region 2 that corresponds approximately diagonally from the thumb to the little finger, and a region 2 that corresponds diagonally from the base of the thumb to the little finger. Anti-slip members are provided in dots or strips in a region 3 that corresponds diagonally along the base and in a region 4 that covers substantially the entire heel portion, and a thumb is also provided on the sole surface of the sole of the sock for the right foot. A non-slip member is placed in dots or in a region 2 that corresponds diagonally from the base of the thumb to the base of the little finger, a region 3 that corresponds diagonally from the base of the thumb to the base of the little finger, and a region 4 that is approximately the entire heel part. A sock for preventing falls that is characterized by being arranged in a band shape. [Selection diagram] Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a pair of anti-fall socks that prevent falling when walking.

In the prior art, there are socks that can prevent socks from slipping against shoes when running counterclockwise around a corner of a track in a sports field, such as in track and field events.
For example, in a pair of socks consisting of a left-foot sock and a right-foot sock, the area on the right half of the sole surface of the left-foot sock corresponds to the fifth toe and fifth metatarsal of the wearer's left foot. A non-slip member is disposed only in the region, and the non-slip member is provided only in the region corresponding to the big toe and first metatarsal bone of the wearer's right foot in the right half region of the outer surface of the sole of the right foot sock. is disposed, and a non-slip member is disposed only in the region corresponding to the fifth toe and fifth metatarsal bone of the wearer's left foot among the left half region of the sole surface of the sole of the left foot sock, A non-slip member is disposed only in the area corresponding to the big toe and first metatarsal bone of the wearer's right foot among the left half area of the sole surface of the sole of the right foot sock, The anti-slip member on the outer surface of the bottom is in communication with the anti-slip member on the sole surface of the sole of the left sock, and the anti-slip member on the outer surface of the sole of the right sock communicates with the anti-slip member on the outer surface of the sole of the right sock. The anti-slip members on the sole surface of the sole are in communication, and the anti-slip members of the left foot sock and the right sock are arranged asymmetrically on the big toe side and the fifth toe side of the sole of each sock. Socks (for example, see Patent Document 1) exist.
However, the prior art is socks with anti-slip elements that are only used by young people, especially when playing sports or running.
Moreover, although this structure is effective only when traveling counterclockwise, there is no existing device that prevents falls while walking, especially for elderly people.
The object of the present invention is to provide socks that prevent elderly people from falling.

Patent No. 6121695 (See claims section, detailed description of the invention section, and FIGS. 1 to 4)

A conventional sock is a sock consisting of a pair of left-foot socks and a right-foot sock, in which the fifth toe and fifth metatarsal of the wearer's left foot are located on the right half of the outer surface of the sole of the left-foot sock. A non-slip member is disposed only in the area corresponding to the bone, and the anti-slip member is provided in the area corresponding to the big toe and first metatarsal bone of the wearer's right foot of the right half area of the outer surface of the sole of the right foot sock. A non-slip member is disposed only in the left half region of the sole surface of the sole of the left foot sock, and the non-slip member is provided only in the region corresponding to the fifth toe and fifth metatarsal of the wearer's left foot. A non-slip member is disposed only in a region corresponding to the big toe and first metatarsal bone of the wearer's right foot out of the left half region of the sole surface of the sole of the right foot sock, A non-slip member on the outer surface of the sole of the left foot sock communicates with a non-slip member on the sole surface of the sole of the right sock, and a non-slip member on the outer surface of the sole of the right sock, The anti-slip member on the sole surface of the sole of the right foot sock communicates with the anti-slip member on the sole surface of the sole of the right foot sock, and the anti-slip members of the left sock and the right sock are asymmetrical on the big toe side and the fifth toe side of the sole of each sock. These socks are designed to prevent the sock from slipping against the shoe when driving counterclockwise around a corner of a truck. A non-slip member is disposed in an area corresponding to at least the fifth toe and the fifth metatarsal of the left foot, and the anti-slip member is provided in an area corresponding to at least the fifth toe and the fifth metatarsal of the left foot, and the anti-slip member is provided in an area corresponding to at least the fifth toe and the fifth metatarsal of the right foot, and the anti-slip member is provided in an area corresponding to at least the big toe of the wearer's right foot in the right half area of the outer surface of the sole of the right foot sock. By disposing the anti-slip member in the region corresponding to the first metatarsal bone, it is possible to suppress the slippage of the socks against the shoes when driving counterclockwise around the corner of the track.
In addition, an anti-slip member is disposed in a region corresponding to at least the fifth toe and fifth metatarsal bone of the wearer's left foot in the left half region of the sole surface of the sole of the left foot sock, and the right foot sock The anti-slip member is disposed in the left half area of the back surface of the sole of the wearer's foot, which corresponds to at least the big toe and the first metatarsal bone of the wearer's right foot. It is described that the socks can prevent the socks from slipping against the soles of the wearer's feet when running.
In contrast, an object of the present invention is to provide a fall-preventing sock that can be expected to prevent falling not only when turning counterclockwise but also when walking.

A first aspect of the present invention that can achieve the above object is a fall prevention sock as described in claim 1, which is as follows.
This sock consists of a pair of socks for the left foot and a sock for the right foot, and has a structure in which anti-slip is formed on the entire inside and outside of the left and right socks.

A second aspect of the present invention that can achieve the above object is a fall prevention sock as described in claim 2, which is as follows.
In socks consisting of a pair of left-foot socks and right-foot socks, anti-slip yarn is woven into the entire inner surface area of the soles of the soles of the soles of the soles of the feet, or synthetic resin is crimped to prevent slipping. be.

A third invention of the present invention that can achieve the above object is a fall prevention sock as described in claim 3, which is as follows.
In socks consisting of a pair of left-foot socks and right-foot socks, anti-slip threads are woven into the inner surface of the soles of the left and right socks that contact the skin surface of the soles, and the entire area of the soles of the outer surfaces that contact the inside of the shoes. This is a structure in which synthetic resin for use is crimped and formed.

A fourth aspect of the present invention that can achieve the above object is a fall prevention sock as described in claim 4, which is as follows.
In socks consisting of a pair of left-foot socks and right-foot socks, anti-slip yarn with strong anti-slip properties is woven into the inner surface of the bottom that contacts the skin surface of the sole of the left and right socks, and the entire outer sole that contacts the inside of the shoe is used. This is a structure in which a synthetic resin anti-slip material with weak anti-slip properties is crimped onto the area.

A fifth aspect of the present invention that can achieve the above object is a fall prevention sock as described in claim 5, which is as follows.
In socks consisting of a pair of socks for the left foot and a sock for the right foot, the outer surface of the sole of the left foot sock has an area corresponding diagonally from the big toe to the little finger, and an area approximately from the base of the big toe to the base of the little finger. Anti-slip members are arranged in dots or strips in the diagonally corresponding area and in almost the entire area of the heel, and also on the sole surface of the sole of the right foot sock approximately diagonally from the big toe to the little finger. In this structure, anti-slip members are arranged in a dot-like or band-like manner in a region corresponding to the heel, a region corresponding diagonally from the base of the thumb to the base of the little finger, and substantially the entire heel region.

Since the fall prevention sock according to the present invention has the configuration as described above, it produces the effects described below.
(1) A mechanism that improves posture from the soles of the feet, that is, by walking with good posture at the tips of the toes, the base of the fingers, and the heel, the body is stabilized and the posture is correct and beautiful. You can walk with
(2) Anti-slip surfaces are provided on the outer surface of the sole of the sock, as well as on the fingertips, root of the fingers, and heel areas on both sides of the sole surface of the sock. At the same time, by providing anti-slip areas on the outside sole of the sock, such as the toe area, the base of the toe, and the heel area, it prevents the sock from sliding on the floor or footwear such as shoes. It can be stopped.
(3) By installing anti-slip materials on the toes, the bases of the fingers, and the heels, it stimulates the ability to walk on three points, allowing you to walk in a stable and correct posture, which improves the center of gravity of your body. By bringing the vehicle closer to its normal position, it is possible to prevent falls.

FIG. 1 is a schematic bottom view showing a first embodiment of the fall prevention sock of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a first embodiment of the fall prevention sock of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a schematic side view showing a poor posture of two-point walking, which is unstable when the toes of the soles of the feet are floating, making it impossible to hold on. FIG. 2 is a schematic side view showing a good posture for stable three-point walking, with the soles of the feet not floating and the fingers firmly planted.

In socks consisting of a pair of socks for the left foot and a sock for the right foot, the outer surface of the sole of the left foot sock has an area corresponding diagonally from the big toe to the little finger, and an area approximately from the base of the big toe to the base of the little finger. Anti-slip members are arranged in dots or strips in the diagonally corresponding area and in almost the entire area of the heel, and also on the sole surface of the sole of the right foot sock approximately diagonally from the big toe to the little finger. This is a fall-prevention sock that has anti-slip members arranged in dots or strips in the area corresponding to the area, the area diagonally corresponding from the base of the thumb to the base of the little finger, and almost the entire area of the heel. be.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A fall prevention sock according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
The inventor of this application discovered that many elderly people and people living in nursing homes, etc., have a common cause of falls, which are caused by slipping between the skin surface of the soles of their feet and the sole surface of their feet, which is the inside of socks. I found out that there is.
This phenomenon also occurs in young people, where the skin of their soles and the soles of their socks slip, especially when they slide sideways.
When we investigate the cause of this, we find that while walking, the bottom of the sock may shift sideways, or in worse cases, it may rotate approximately once, which are signs of a fall.
Furthermore, the left and right feet often shift or rotate differently. In addition, people whose skin on the soles of their feet and the soles of their feet slip on the inside of their socks have poor posture and body balance, and their posture tends to sway when they stand up, increasing the risk of becoming unstable and falling.
Furthermore, because the burden of gravity (load weight) associated with body distortion (shift) is concentrated, people often suffer from various chronic pains, including stiff necks, stiff shoulders, and lower back pain.
In order to solve these various problems, we have placed rubber or soft materials inside and outside the socks in specific areas such as the toes, the base of the fingers, and the heel, so that three-point walking can be continued and falls can be prevented as much as possible. By providing an anti-slip member made of synthetic resin or the like, it is possible to prevent falls while walking.

Firstly, falls in general. Let me briefly explain the cause.
This is due to the instability of the soles of the feet. It is often said that aging begins with the feet, and the reason for this is that poor walking posture (hunching, scoliosis, etc.) leads to unstable two-point walking. When walking, the five toes on both feet are floating, making the soles of the feet unstable.
As shown in Fig. 3 of the present invention, when walking at two points, the bases 3 of the fifth toes of both feet and the heels 4, the body is distorted (misaligned) to compensate for the instability of the heels 4. This causes poor posture, and at the same time, extra stress continues to be placed on the muscles.
As a result, their flexibility and walking ability decline, their bodies become stiffer, and they are more likely to fall.
In order to solve these problems, it is necessary to encourage walking from two points to three points, that is, from the fingertip 2 to the base of the finger 3 to the heel 4. In other words, 3-point walking can widen the ground contact area with the entire sole of the foot and stabilize the whole body from the sole of the foot. The anti-slip feature prevents skidding, reduces the left-right difference when walking, and allows the center of gravity, which was biased towards the heel 4, to move closer to its normal position.
In particular, if the fingertips 2 are non-slip, people's safety instincts or stability instincts will kick in and they will be able to use their toes to hold on.
It has been confirmed that the effect is further improved by using it in three-finger type socks.

Next, the formation state of the anti-slip will be explained.
The first embodiment of the present invention is a three-finger sock, in which the anti-slip shape of the fingertips is inclined in a substantially arc shape from the thumb to the little finger. Furthermore, the shape of the base of the finger is inclined in a substantially arc shape from the base of the thumb to the base of the little finger. The heel part is attached to the entire heel.
It is also possible to form anti-slip properties by weaving anti-slip threads into the entire inner and outer soles of the socks, or by thermally adhering soft synthetic resin such as silicone rubber.
In addition, from the thumb to the little finger, do not apply it continuously on each finger, but apply it in a circle on each finger. For the bases of the fingers, dots are attached individually, rather than continuously at the bases of each finger from the thumb to the little finger. It is also conceivable that a plurality of dotted lines be attached to the heel part along the entire heel.

Next, how to form the anti-slip will be explained.
First, to explain the current situation, it is extremely difficult to partially knit non-slip yarn only on the skin surface of the inside sole of the sock, so it is extremely difficult to weave the non-slip thread not only on the skin surface of the inside sole of the sock, but also on the skin surface of the inside sole of the sock. It is also possible to knit the anti-slip yarn over the entire skin surface of the foot, including the ankle joint, that is, the entire sock.
As described above, by knitting the anti-slip yarn throughout the sock, the sock and the foot as a whole become less likely to slip, which can further contribute to preventing falls.
In addition, when considering the overall issue in achieving the function of preventing falls, it is necessary to strengthen the anti-slip effect on the skin surface of the inner sole, and conversely, to strengthen the anti-slip effect on the skin surface of the inner sole, and conversely, to strengthen the skin surface on the outer sole, which corresponds to the sole of the sock, that is in contact with the shoe. By weakening the anti-slip effect of the surface, the outer surface of the sock and the inner sole of the shoe allow for some skidding and some play, thereby making the sole of the foot more stable. If you install completely strong anti-slip surfaces on the inside and outside, the risk of falling will increase.
Taking the above into consideration, specifically, anti-slip yarn is woven into the inside of the sock, on the bottom surface of the foot, to prevent the foot and the sock from slipping. Furthermore, anti-slip yarn is woven into both the inside of the sock, the sole surface, and the outside sole of the sock to prevent slipping between the foot and the sock, and between the sock and the floor or footwear.
Anti-slip yarn with strong anti-slip properties is woven into the inside of the sock and the sole surface, while the outer sole of the sock is made of a different non-slip material with weak anti-slip properties, such as polyvinyl chloride, acrylic, polyurethane, or silicone. Anti-slip properties are provided by thermally adhering or coating with soft synthetic resin or natural adhesive resin. The technique for providing this anti-slip is not limited to one, and various techniques can be considered.
In addition, different anti-slip members are woven into the inner sole of the sock and the outer sole of the sock, or different materials are attached using conventionally known techniques.

In addition to regular socks, we also have 3-toe socks, 5-toe socks, socks that cover the thumb and other 4 fingers like tabi, socks, foot covers, socks, stockings, and tights. By applying this method, it is possible to prevent falls in any situation.

1...Socks 2...Non-slip area at the fingertips 3...Non-slip area from the base of the thumb to the base of the little finger 4...Non-slip area at the heel 5... Floating part of the fingertip 6... Part of the fingertip that is pressed 7... Part of the base of the thumb that is pressed 8... Part of the heel that is pressed

Claims (5)

A sock for preventing falls, comprising a pair of socks for the left foot and a sock for the right foot, characterized in that anti-slip is formed on the entire inside and outside of the left and right socks. In socks consisting of a pair of left-foot socks and right-foot socks, anti-slip threads are woven into the entire inner surface of the soles of the left and right socks that contact the skin, or synthetic resin is crimped to prevent slipping. Features socks to prevent falls. In socks consisting of a pair of left-foot socks and right-foot socks, anti-slip threads are woven into the inner surface of the soles of the left and right socks that contact the skin surface of the soles, and the entire area of the soles of the outer surfaces that contact the inside of the shoes. A pair of socks for preventing falls, characterized by crimped synthetic resin. In socks consisting of a pair of left-foot socks and right-foot socks, anti-slip yarn with strong anti-slip properties is woven into the inner surface of the bottom that contacts the skin surface of the sole of the left and right socks, and the entire outer sole that contacts the inside of the shoe is used. A sock for preventing falls, characterized by having a synthetic resin anti-slip material with weak anti-slip properties crimped onto the area. In socks consisting of a pair of socks for the left foot and a sock for the right foot, the outer surface of the sole of the left foot sock has an area corresponding diagonally from the big toe to the little finger, and an area approximately from the base of the big toe to the base of the little finger. Anti-slip members are arranged in dots or strips in the diagonally corresponding area and in almost the entire area of the heel, and also on the sole surface of the sole of the right foot sock approximately diagonally from the big toe to the little finger. The anti-slip member is arranged in a dot-like or band-like manner in a region corresponding to the above, a region corresponding diagonally from the base of the thumb to the base of the little finger, and a substantially entire region of the heel. Socks to prevent falls.

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