JP3204788U - Socks - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a flexible, at least flexible portion at least near the insertion opening of each finger accommodating portion so that each of the five fingers can be simultaneously and smoothly inserted into each corresponding finger accommodating portion. To provide socks that can be worn easily and quickly even with finger socks. When configuring socks 1 having five finger accommodating portions 3a each accommodating five fingers of a foot, at least the finger accommodating portions 3a in the sock body 2 having the finger accommodating portions 3a. In the vicinity of the insertion opening, a coating layer 5 coated with a coating agent having a predetermined elasticity is provided in a line along the arrangement direction of the five finger receiving portions 3a. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a sock having five finger accommodating portions each accommodating five fingers.

  In general, a five-finger socks having five finger receiving portions that respectively accommodate five fingers are known, and this type of five-finger socks is disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2. By the way, although the five-finger socks are comfortable to wear and have the merit that the whole fits the leg moderately, there are also disadvantages that are difficult to wear. That is, when wearing five-finger socks, five fingers must be accommodated in each finger accommodating part, but the socks are usually made smaller than the foot in order to adhere to the skin, and the foot These fingers vary in arrangement, size, etc. depending on the person, and it is not easy to accommodate each finger simultaneously and smoothly with respect to each corresponding finger accommodating portion. Eventually, the five-finger socks were difficult to put on, such as having to partially correct the position of the socks by hand.

  On the other hand, a five-finger sock is also known, which is intended to improve this disadvantage. Patent Document 3 discloses a five-finger sock that is easy to insert a toe and has a good feeling on the toe. Is disclosed. This five-finger socks are five-finger socks in which the toe part and the main body part excluding the toe part are knitted separately, and both are sewn together, and the toe part is knitted in a flat knitting, The flat stitches lined up in the form of horizontal stripes appear on the outer surface.

JP-A-9-157907 JP 2006-348428 A JP 2006-274459 A

  However, the conventional five-finger socks disclosed in Patent Document 3 described above have the following problems.

  First, since the toe part and the main body part excluding the toe part are separately knitted and both are stitched together, complication of the entire manufacturing process is inevitable. Accordingly, an increase in manufacturing man-hours and a decrease in productivity are caused, and an increase in manufacturing cost makes it difficult to reduce the price of goods (socks).

  Secondly, in order to stay on the knitting method of knitting the toe part with flat knitting and revealing the back stitch structure arranged in the shape of the flat streaks on the outer surface, simply put one finger into one bag-like part (finger When inserting into the storage part), even if it becomes easy to insert, it is not always sufficient from the viewpoint of allowing the five fingers to be inserted simultaneously and smoothly into the corresponding bag-like parts. It can not be said.

  An object of the present invention is to provide socks that solve the problems in the background art.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the sock 1 according to the present invention constitutes the sock 1 including the five finger accommodating portions 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e that accommodate the five fingers of the foot, respectively. A coating layer 5 (5e) in which a coating agent C having a predetermined elasticity is coated at least in the vicinity of the insertion ports 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e of the sock body 2 having the finger housing portions 3a. , 5ff, 5fr, and 5g) are provided in a line shape along the arrangement direction Fs of the five finger receiving portions 3a.

  In this case, according to a preferred embodiment, the total length Li when the five finger receiving portions 3a... Are not used in the arrangement direction Fs is the same as that in the arrangement direction Fs of the five finger receiving portions 3a. It is desirable to select the coating conditions for the coating layer 5 so as to be longer than the total length Ls. The coating agent C can contain a silicon rubber material Cs. Further, the coating layer 5 may be provided on at least one of the upper surface portion 2ou of the outer surface 2o, the lower surface portion 2od of the outer surface 2o, the upper surface portion 2iu of the inner surface 2i, and the lower surface portion 2id of the inner surface 2i of the sock body 2. it can.

  According to such socks 1 according to the present invention, the following remarkable effects can be obtained.

  (1) A coating layer using a coating agent C having a predetermined elasticity at least in the vicinity of the insertion openings 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e of the finger receiving portion 3a ... in the sock body 2 having the finger receiving portion 3a ... 5 is provided in a line along the arrangement direction Fs of the five finger receiving portions 3a, so that the flexibility of at least the vicinity of the insertion opening 4a of each finger receiving portion 3a can be appropriately stiffened. . Thus, the five fingers can be simultaneously and smoothly inserted into the corresponding finger accommodating portions 3a... And even the five-finger socks 1 can be worn easily and quickly. it can.

  (2) According to a preferred embodiment, the total length Li in the arrangement direction Fs of the five finger receiving portions 3a... Is the total length Ls in the arrangement direction Fs of the five finger receiving portions 3a. If the coating condition of the coating layer 5 is selected so as to be longer than that, when putting the socks 1 on the foot, each finger can be inserted into the insertion opening 4a. Class 1 can be worn more easily and smoothly.

  (3) According to a preferred embodiment, if the silicone rubber material Cs is included in the coating agent C, it can be implemented at low cost by using a general-purpose material, and the physical properties (elasticity, etc.) of the silicon rubber material Cs have been described above. The favorable coating layer 5 which can fully exhibit the effect of this invention can be provided.

  (4) According to a preferred embodiment, the coating layer 5 includes at least one of the upper surface portion 2ou of the outer surface 2o, the lower surface portion 2od of the outer surface 2o, the upper surface portion 2iu of the inner surface 2i, and the lower surface portion 2id of the inner surface 2i. Since it can be provided in more places, it can be provided in various positions according to the purpose and necessity, and diversity (multifunctionality) can be enhanced.

A bottom view of a sock according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, A sectional side view showing a part of the sock, A flowchart for step-by-step description of a manufacturing method capable of manufacturing the socks, Explanatory drawing of the coating preparation process in the manufacturing method, Other explanatory drawing of the coating preparation process in the manufacturing method, Explanatory drawing of the coating process in the manufacturing method, Other explanatory views of the coating process in the manufacturing method, Socks according to a modified embodiment of the present invention,

  Next, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be given and described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  First, a manufacturing method capable of manufacturing socks according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the process diagram (flowchart) shown in FIG. 3 with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 4 to 7. . In the present embodiment, a five-finger sock 1s is illustrated as the sock class 1.

  First, the sock body 2s (the sock body 2) is manufactured (step S1). The sock body 2s is the same as a commercially available five-finger sock knitted with a fiber material. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, the sock main body 2s includes a main body main portion 2sm that covers the main body portion of the foot, and five finger storage portions 3a that store the toes at the front end side of the main body main portion 2sm. 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e, and a mouth rubber portion 21 on the other end side. In addition, 22 shows the heel accommodating part in which the heel part of a foot is located. For this reason, the sock body 2s may be manufactured as a dedicated sock body 2s by a known manufacturing method, or a commercially available five-finger socks may be used as it is as the sock body 2s.

  If the sock body 2s is prepared, the coating preparation process (S2, S3, S4) is performed. In the coating preparation step, a foot jig 10 shown in FIG. 4 is used. When the foot jig 10 is inserted into the sock main body 2s, it is integrally formed at least at the foot main body portion 11 accommodated in the position of the main body main portion 2sm and the tip of the foot main body portion 11. There are five protrusions 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, and 12e that are inserted into the five finger receiving portions 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e of the sock body 2s, respectively. In addition, it is desirable to form the tip of each protrusion 12a ... in a pointed shape or a round shape so that it can be easily inserted into each finger receiving portion 3a .... The foot-shaped jig 10 is formed in the shape of a person's foot, but it does not necessarily have to be faithfully modeled, and can be integrally formed with a flat plate or the like as long as a predetermined condition (coating condition) can be satisfied. It is.

  In this case, first, the predetermined condition is that, when the foot-shaped jig 10 is inserted into the sock body 2s, at least each finger accommodating portion 3a can be approximated to a state in use. That is, since the sock body 2s is usually made small so as to be in close contact with the skin when it is put on the foot, the foot jig 10 is inserted into the sock body 2s when the sock body 10 is inserted into the foot body 11. The total length Lp in the arrangement direction Fs of the two protrusions 12a... Is longer than the total length Ls in the arrangement direction Fs of the five finger receiving portions 3a in the sock body 2s when not in use.

  Second, it is a condition that the coating site Xp in the sock body 2 to be coated with the coating agent C can be made flat. Accordingly, the foot main body 11 of the foot jig 10, particularly the part of the foot main body 11 where the coating part Xp is located, is formed flat as shown in FIG. 6. As a result, since the coating portion Xp is set in a flat state, a coating process using existing equipment such as screen printing can be performed, and the high-quality coating layer 5 can be easily and quickly provided. Can be implemented at a cost.

  In the coating preparation process, first, as shown in FIG. 4, the foot-shaped jig 10 is inserted into the sock body 2s from the mouth rubber part 21 (step S2). Then, as shown in FIG. 5, when each projection 12a is inserted to the forefront of each finger receiving portion 3a, the sock body 2s is set at the specified position Xs of the coating agent applicator 31 shown in FIG. Steps S3 and S4). The coating agent applicator 31 is coated by the principle of screen printing. In FIG. 6, 32 indicates a plate frame, 33 indicates a screen, and 34 indicates a squeegee. Further, the specified position Xs can be coated in a line shape with the coating agent C in the line direction along the arrangement direction Fs of the five finger receiving portions 3a ... at least in the vicinity of the insertion opening 4a ... of the finger receiving portions 3a ... in the sock body 2s. Set the position.

  Since the above is a coating preparation process, if a coating preparation process is complete | finished, it will transfer to a coating process. In the coating process, the coating agent C having a predetermined elasticity is coated on the coating portion Xp of the sock body 2s by the coating agent applicator 31 (step S5). As shown in FIG. 6, in the coating process, the coating agent C is accommodated on the upper surface of the screen 33 in the coating agent applicator 31, and the squeegee 34 is moved in the direction of the arrow Fp so that the coating agent C is coated on the sock body 2s. It can be coated on Xp.

  As the coating agent C, a silicon rubber material (thermosetting resin) Cs having a predetermined elasticity can be used. If such a silicon rubber material Cs is used, it can be implemented at low cost by using a general-purpose material, and the above-described effects of the present invention can be sufficiently exhibited by the physical properties (elasticity, etc.) of the silicon rubber material Cs. A coating layer 5 can be provided. In addition, the silicon rubber material Cs before curing has properties as a fluid.

  Further, the pattern (shape) for applying the silicon rubber material Cs is a line shape along the arrangement direction Fs of the five finger receiving portions 3a at least near the insertion opening 4a of the finger receiving portions 3a in the sock body 2s. Set as follows. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the silicon rubber material Cs is coated. In this case, the foot-shaped jig 10 is inserted into the sock body 2s, whereby the total length Lp in the arrangement direction Fs of the five protrusions 12a in the foot-shaped body 11 is equal to the five in the sock body 2s when not in use. The length Li of the coating layer 5 when not in use in the arrangement direction Fs of the five finger receiving portions 3a is set so as to be longer than the total length Ls in the arrangement direction Fs of the three finger receiving portions 3a It becomes longer than the total length Ls in the arrangement direction Fs of the five finger accommodating portions 3a. Therefore, if such a coating condition is selected, each finger can be inserted into the insertion opening 4a... Having a substantially large opening area when the five-finger socks 1s are put on the foot. Even so, it can be worn easily and smoothly, and even more quickly.

  When the coating process is completed, the sock body 2s to which the silicon rubber material Cs is attached is taken out from the coating agent applicator 31, and the process proceeds to the drying process (steps S6 and S7). In the drying process, the sock body 2s to which the silicon rubber material Cs is attached is accommodated in a heating space set to a heating temperature for curing the silicon rubber material Cs, so that the heating process (drying process) is performed for a preset time Ts. ) The silicon rubber material Cs (coating agent C) is preferably dried by heating from the viewpoint of quick drying, but also excludes cases where drying by natural drying or curing by chemical reaction is performed. is not. If the set time Ts has elapsed, the drying process is terminated (steps S8 and S9). Thereby, the target coating layer 5 can be provided. Thereafter, by performing necessary inspections and the like, the five-finger socks 1s according to the present embodiment can be obtained (step S10). FIG. 1 shows a five-finger sock 1s according to this embodiment manufactured by the above manufacturing method, and FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the coating layer 5 as viewed from the side.

  According to the manufacturing method described above, the sock body 2s that is a general sock is used as it is, and the foot-shaped jig 10 that is shaped like a foot is inserted into the sock body 2s having the finger receiving portions 3a, A coating preparation step (S2, S3, S4) for approximating each finger receiving portion 3a to a state in use, and silicon having a predetermined elasticity at least near the insertion opening 4a of the finger receiving portion 3a in the sock body 2s. A coating process (S5, S6) for coating the rubber material Cs in a line along the arrangement direction Fs of the five finger receiving portions 3a, and the silicon rubber material Cs coated on the sock body 2s is dried to form the coating layer 5 The drying process steps (S7, S8, S9) for providing the manufacturing process can be simplified, so that the entire manufacturing process can be simplified. As a result, the five-finger socks 1s according to the present embodiment can be manufactured easily and reliably, and the number of manufacturing steps can be reduced and the productivity can be improved. Cost reduction of finger socks 1s) can be realized.

  On the other hand, in order to use the five-finger socks 1s according to the present embodiment, they can be put on the feet in the same manner as general socks. At this time, the coating layer 5 having a predetermined elasticity is arranged in the arrangement direction Fs of the five finger receiving portions 3a at least in the vicinity of the insertion opening 4a of the finger receiving portion 3a in the sock body 2s having the finger receiving portions 3a. In particular, the flexibility of at least the vicinity of the insertion opening 4a of each finger receiving portion 3a is appropriately stiffened. Accordingly, each of the five fingers can be simultaneously and smoothly inserted into each corresponding finger receiving portion 3a, and even the five-finger socks 1 can be worn easily and quickly. .

  Next, socks 1s according to a modified embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8C show a five-finger sock 1s in which the coating layer 5 is changed.

FIG. 8A shows a coating layer 5e in which the coating location and the coating shape are changed. The coating layer 5e is provided on the upper surface portion 2ou of the outer surface 2o of the sock body 2s, and the shape of the coating layer 5e is changed. That is, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4 to FIG. 7, the coating layer 5 is provided on the lower surface 2od of the outer surface 2o of the sock body 2s as shown in FIG. The five-finger socks 1s shown in (a) were provided on the upper surface portion 2ou of the outer surface 2o. In this case, for example, the thickness can be selected when the thickness of the coating layer 5e is increased, and there is a possibility that the bottom of the foot may be uncomfortable when worn. At this time, since the coating layer 5e is noticeable, it is possible to consider design such as making the shape of the coating layer 5e corrugated, and accessory elements such as coloring and mixing glossy particles as necessary Can also be added. As described above, the coating layer 5 (5e) includes the upper surface portion 2ou of the outer surface 2o, the lower surface portion 2od of the outer surface 2o, the upper surface portion 2iu of the inner surface 2i, and the lower surface of the inner surface 2i in the sock main body 2s. It can be provided in at least one part of the part 2id. Accordingly, the coating layer 5 (5e) may be provided on either the upper surface portion 2ou (2iu) or the lower surface portion 2od (2id), or may be provided on both. Thus, the coating layer 5 can be provided at various positions according to the purpose and necessity, and diversity (multifunctionality) can be enhanced.

  FIG. 8B shows an example in which the number of coating layers is changed, and shows an example in which two spaced apart coating layers 5ff and 5fr are provided. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4 to FIG. 7 described above, the case where a single coating layer 5 is provided is illustrated, but in the modified embodiment shown in FIG. The layers 5ff and 5fr are provided side by side.

  FIG. 8C shows a coating layer 5g with a changed coating position. The coating layer 5 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4 to FIG. 7 described above is a specific position provided at least in the vicinity of the insertion opening 4a of the finger accommodating portion 3a. Although provided on the main body main part 2 sm side, the modified embodiment shown in FIG. 8 (c) is provided across both the main body main part 2 sm side including the insertion ports 4 a. It is.

  Thus, the coating layers 5, 5e, 5ff, 5fr, and 5g can be implemented in various forms. In FIGS. 8A to 8C, the same components as those in FIGS. 1, 2, and 4 to 7 are denoted by the same reference numerals to clarify the configuration.

  As described above, the preferred embodiment and the modified embodiment have been described in detail. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and the detailed configuration, shape, material, quantity, method, etc. Changes, additions and deletions can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. For example, the silicone rubber material Cs, that is, the silicon rubber material is exemplified as the coating agent C, but other than that, depending on the purpose, latex rubber material, acrylic resin material, polyurethane resin material, Various rubber materials and synthetic resin materials can be used. Further, in the coating process, the coating agent applicator 31 that coats on the principle of screen printing is illustrated, but it can also be implemented by a roller coating method, a brush coating method, a spray coating method, or the like.

  The socks according to the present invention can be applied to various socks having a finger accommodating portion for accommodating five fingers including the illustrated socks.

  1: socks, 2: socks body, 2o: outer surface of socks body, 2ou: upper surface portion of outer surface, 2od: lower surface portion of outer surface, 2i: inner surface of sock body, 2iu: upper surface portion of sock body, 2id: Lower surface portion of inner surface, 3a ...: finger accommodating portion, 4a ...: insertion port, 5 (5e, 5ff, 5fr, 5g): coating layer, 10: foot jig, C: coating agent, Fs: arrangement direction, Li : Total length of the finger accommodating portion when not in use, Ls: total length of the five finger accommodating portions when only the sock body is used, Cs: silicon rubber material, Xp: coating site, (S2, S3 S4): Coating preparation process, (S5, S6): Coating process, (S7, S8, S9): Drying process

Claims (4)

  In a sock comprising five finger accommodating parts each accommodating five fingers of a foot, a coating agent having a predetermined elasticity is coated in the vicinity of the insertion opening of the finger accommodating part in the sock body main body having the finger accommodating part. A sock or the like, characterized in that a coating layer is provided in a line along the arrangement direction of the five finger receiving portions.   The coating condition of the coating layer is selected so that the total length of the five finger receiving portions when not in use in the arrangement direction is longer than the total length of the five finger receiving portions in the arrangement direction when only the sock body is used. The socks according to claim 1, wherein   The sock according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the coating agent includes a silicon rubber material.   The said coating layer is provided in at least one or more of the upper surface portion of the outer surface, the lower surface portion of the outer surface, the upper surface portion of the inner surface, and the lower surface portion of the inner surface of the sock body. Or socks according to 3.

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