JP4812638B2 - Glove reinforcement member - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention concerns a glove reinforcing element, in particular for a goalkeeper glove, allowing a bending in gripping direction but avoiding a hyperextension of the fingers and / or the hand, comprising at least one bending area. The bending area has a curvature with a shape which allows to bend the glove reinforcing element into at least a first direction and which blocks a bending of the glove reinforcing element into at least a second direction. Furthermore, the glove reinforcing element comprises at least one blocking element arranged at the bending area.

Description

  The present invention relates to a glove reinforcing member, and particularly to a glove reinforcing member for a goalkeeper glove that allows bending in the gripping direction but avoids overextension of fingers and / or hands.

  The glove generally has a role of protecting the hand in addition to the heat insulating effect. Injuries are avoided by blocking or at least buffering the mechanical impact on the hand. For example, work gloves are typically made of a solid, unbreakable material, reducing the risk of hand breaking.

  Goalkeeper gloves perform several functions. In addition to improving the ease of grasping on the palm side of the hand, it is important to protect the hand against a large mechanical load when deflecting a sharply shot ball out of the goal mouth. A particular danger associated with goalkeeper gloves is the overextension of four fingers or thumbs. If the goalkeeper tries to deflect the ball out of the goal mouse with an extended finger, the impact will be concentrated on one or two fingers hit by the ball of the extended hand and there is a risk that the finger will overextend . As a result, it may result in pain or even fracture of the finger or hand. Thus, it has been known for several years to provide goalkeeper gloves with effective reinforcement members and sports gloves (for example, snowboard gloves) where the hand is subjected to particularly high loads. The reinforcing member can be bent in the direction of grasping the hand. However, the reinforcing member prevents the extended hand from bending in the opposite direction, that is, in the overextending direction. In the case of a goalkeeper glove, the extended hand and especially the four fingers and thumb are effectively supported by the glove when diverting a sharply shot ball out of the goal mouse.

  In order to obtain the desired mechanical properties, it is known from US Pat. A series of uncompressed bodies are placed on a flexible and unbent first layer (eg, a suitable thin metal plate). A glove with such a back surface can be bent easily because the first flexible layer does not show much resistance to such deformation. However, when the hand and the glove are extended, the second layer made of the non-compressed body comes into contact with each other. Due to the non-flexibility of the first layer, the back of the globe is prevented from bending beyond the extended state in the over-extending direction.

  A similar measure is known from US Pat. Here, a glove reinforcing member having a plurality of parts connected by hinges is disclosed. Patent Document 2 discloses a plurality of links each having a rotation pin and having a corresponding support cavity at the other end. These links can only rotate in one direction of the two links, but the chain of links is configured to prevent movement in the overextension direction beyond the extension state.

  Yet another configuration is shown in Patent Document 3. The glove reinforcing member disclosed in this document includes a plurality of links tied with a thread on a pulling member extending through the glove reinforcing member. This configuration is similar to the configuration of the back surface of the glove according to Patent Document 1, and a pulling member that is, for example, a wire has a function of a first non-bending member.

  However, all glove reinforcing members known in the prior art for effectively protecting against overextension are difficult to manufacture. For example, in the configuration in which the plurality of links described above are connected by hinges, each link must be manufactured in the first step. Next, all links must be interconnected. In order to fully protect both hands, more than ten reinforcing members are required, which results in significant manufacturing effort and the associated high costs. As a result, there are only expensive gloves for (semi) professional use to date, which have a function to actively protect against overextension. In particular, despite the greatest risk of injury to children, it is impossible to produce over-extension protection gloves for children at the cost of market acceptance.

  A further disadvantage of the glove with the back surface described in US Pat. The same applies to gloves having other known glove reinforcing members. As a result, the movement of the goalkeeper becomes slow, and it is not possible to react promptly to the shots that are missed.

  In addition, known glove reinforcement members are generally uncomfortable to wear and, for example, when trying to deflect a ball with a fist, a pressure point is created on the back of the finger and / or hand, resulting in very high loads. The reinforcement member is locally applied. Glove manufacturers and others strive to avoid this effect by complex cushioning means. However, such a complicated buffer means further increases the price, thickens the glove, and reduces the direct support function of the glove reinforcing member.

  Finally, the use of multiple incompressible bodies or hinges makes it difficult to control the ball when deflected with a fist, so it is often deflected in an uncontrolled manner.

In a completely different field, that is to say the production of soccer shoes, it is known from US Pat. No. 6,099,056 to incorporate a curved reinforcing insert into the sole, which makes it possible for the shoe to bend when running. However, stabilize the shoes when shooting the ball.
German Patent Invention No. 35 16 545 C2 Specification German Utility Model No. 201 13 431 U1 Specification German Patent Application Publication No. 100 10 404 A1 German Patent Invention No. 27 32 453

  Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a glove reinforcement member for over-extension protection that overcomes at least some of the disadvantages of the prior art described above and that can be manufactured at low cost.

  According to one embodiment, the problem is that it can be bent in the direction of gripping fingers and / or hands with at least one bending area, but avoids overextension, especially for goalkeepers Solved by a glove reinforcing member for the glove. The bending region is curved so as to allow bending of the globe reinforcing member in at least the first direction, but at least prevent bending in the second direction. Further, the globe reinforcing member includes at least one blocking member disposed in the bent region.

  The glove reinforcing member according to the present invention is based on a mechanical principle fundamentally different from the glove reinforcing member used in the prior art. One-way bendability due to the appropriately curved at least one bending region of the glove reinforcing member instead of a hinged link or a material layer with non-bending or non-compressing elements Is provided. Further, at least one blocking member reinforces the bent region when the bending of the globe reinforcing member is prevented.

  In the most basic embodiment, the bending region of the glove reinforcing member according to the invention is realized by a hook-shaped part. This is because such a shape already allows the glove reinforcement member to bend in the direction of the open side of the heel, but retains hardness when the used material is bent in the opposite direction subject to breakage. It is. The saddle-shaped curve has an arch only in one space direction, and the transverse section shows a curve that is a part of an arc, for example, but the vertical section of the saddle-shaped curve does not become a curve. Accordingly, all further embodiments described below are only optional variations of the basic principle of providing the anisotropic bending characteristics of the glove reinforcing member with an appropriate curved shape.

  It is clear that the glove reinforcing member according to the present invention can be manufactured much more easily and at a lower cost than the configuration of the prior art described above. In the simplest embodiment, an integral part is used which can be produced by injection molding of a suitable plastic material. There is no need to assemble individual parts. Furthermore, the glove reinforcing member according to the present invention can be easily adapted to various finger sizes by using, for example, various injection molds.

  In one preferred embodiment, the bent region of the globe reinforcing member is curved in a dome shape, that is, curved in a plurality of directions. Both the transverse section and the longitudinal section along the dome-shaped curve are curved section lines. In contrast to the saddle-shaped cross-sectional shape, a dome-shaped curve can limit the bend to a predetermined position, i.e., along a line extending through the center of the dome-shaped curve.

  In a particularly preferred embodiment, bending areas are arranged at the joints of the finger and / or wrist. Since the bent joint (wrist or finger joint) forms an upwardly curved outer surface, the glove reinforcement member requires additional measures to maintain its position because of its curved shape in the same direction. Without being placed securely above the joint to be protected. Shape matching between the back side of the finger and / or hand and the glove reinforcing member preferably placed thereon avoids local pressure points as occurs in prior art inclined reinforcing members. . The glove reinforcing member of the present invention preferably includes a plurality of bent regions applied to a plurality of finger joints.

  The essentially rigid interconnect region, which is preferably disposed adjacent to the at least one bend region, is preferably curved in a bowl shape and further to avoid deformation, at least one Preferably, a stiffening member is provided. In contrast to the bend region, this interconnect region remains essentially rigid regardless of the direction in which the glove reinforcing member is bent, even though it is curved. This curved shape also ensures that the glove reinforcing member is effectively placed on the back of the finger or hand.

  This simple configuration of the glove reinforcing member preferably allows manufacturing as a single unit. More complex properties of a single piece can be achieved by multi-component injection molding using at least two types of plastic materials. For example, plastic materials with different elasticity can be used for the bend region than for the interconnect region.

  Conventional reinforcing members are held in place with permanent adhesion or hook-and-loop fasteners (Velcro®). In contrast, the glove reinforcing member according to the present invention is preferably made of a suitable material and / or provided with a suitable coating so as to slide in the socket of the glove. As described above, with a curved shape, a high degree of coincidence between the back side of the finger and / or hand and the inside of the glove reinforcement member in order for the glove reinforcement member to slide into the correct position substantially automatically. Is obtained.

  Self-adjustment is particularly effective when at least one bent region and / or at least one interconnected region extends laterally from the back side of the finger to the periphery of the finger as in the preferred embodiment. Become. Moreover, such a shape can protect the finger against side injury caused by, for example, a hard stud of a player's soccer shoe. Furthermore, it is conceivable that at least one bent region and / or at least one interconnected region comprises at least one cutout. Such hollowing further reduces the weight of the glove reinforcing member. Furthermore, it is possible to selectively influence the bending characteristics of a part of the globe reinforcing member.

  Preferably, at least one blocking member is disposed on at least one bent region. The blocking member can also be disposed near or below the bent region. It is further preferred that the at least one blocking member comprises at least two parts that are independently arranged on at least one bent region. The two parts come into contact with each other when the bending region prevents the globe reinforcing member from bending when the globe reinforcing member is about to be bent in the second direction. The bending presses the two parts together, providing a substantial additional resistance to finger overextension. However, when bending in the opposite direction, the two parts are separated from each other, so this bending is allowed. In one embodiment, the glove reinforcing member provided with at least one blocking member is manufactured as a single body. Alternatively, the globe reinforcing member and at least one blocking member can be realized by multi-part injection molding using at least two types of plastic materials.

  In a preferred embodiment, at least one blocking member is an independent member. The at least one blocking member is attached to the glove reinforcing member by various means such as adhesives, rivets, (high frequency) fusion, hook-and-loop fasteners or clip mechanisms. In a preferred embodiment, at least one pin to which the blocking member is attached is provided. When there are a plurality of blocking members, or when the blocking member comprises two or more independent parts, two or more pins are provided. This is particularly useful when the blocking member is made from a different material, preferably a harder material, to reinforce the bend region. In one embodiment, the blocking member is removably attached to the glove reinforcing member so that the blocking member can be replaced. This is beneficial when it is necessary to adapt the glove reinforcing member for different purposes, such as when adapting to a particular load or force generated on the glove reinforcing member.

  Preferred variants of the glove reinforcing member according to the invention are further defined in the dependent claims.

  According to a further aspect, the present invention relates to a glove comprising a glove reinforcing member according to one of the above-described embodiments, in particular a goalkeeper glove. The glove preferably has a member for the back side of the hand to which at least one glove reinforcing member is attached, preferably in a removable manner. The member for the back side of the hand is preferably provided as a plate for protecting the back side of the hand. Such a glove protects the hand not only against overextension, but also against injuries caused by, for example, the sharp edges of the shoe studs that may touch the hand of the goalkeeper during use.

  A preferred embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to a glove reinforcing member for a goalkeeper glove. However, the present invention may also be applied to other types of gloves, such as a snowboard or work glove that can withstand activities involving the risk of overextension of four fingers, thumbs or the entire hand. It should be understood that it is possible.

  FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a single glove reinforcing member 1. As is apparent from the figure, there are three significantly upwardly curved regions 10 connected by two interconnecting regions 20. End regions 30 can be seen at the front and rear ends.

  As indicated by broken lines in FIG. 1, the regions 10 can be bent elastically, and each region 10 enables the globe reinforcing member 1 to be bent downward. However, they exhibit considerable resistance to material failure when bent in the opposite direction. A broken line in FIG. 1 indicates a resistance line when the corresponding bending region 10 is bent. It can be seen that these lines extend through the center of the dome-shaped region. However, the shape of the bent region 10 only roughly defines the location of the resistance line. Therefore, the position of the resistance line fits within certain limits to the anatomical state of the finger (see FIG. 2) placed below the bending region 10. The less the curvature of the dome-shaped region, the greater this compatibility. If it is exclusively bent in the shape of a saddle (not shown), the glove reinforcing member can be bent downward with the same force at any location in the bending region.

  The interconnect region 20 is disposed between the two bent regions 10. The interconnect region 20 is also curved. However, this curvature preferably conforms to the contour of the back of the finger portion which is completely groove-like and has no joints. Instead of or in addition to the interconnect region 20 rigidized by the ribs 21, the tubular interconnect region extends above the finger in the form of a sleeve and thus has high rigidity without any other means Can also be arranged. Other possible embodiments (not shown) use only one or more reinforcing ribs 21 without a curved interconnection surface.

  In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the interconnecting region 20 extends laterally around the fingers (not shown in FIG. 1) and is rigidly attached to a shoe such as a soccer player. Protects fingers from injuries caused by hitting studs. The lateral extent in the bent region 10 is slightly narrow to facilitate bending.

  The end region 30 essentially corresponds to the interconnect region 20. However, in both end regions 30, it is possible to provide a smaller number of reinforcing ribs 21 compared to the number of ribs on the interconnecting region 20, instead of three ribs, for example as shown in FIG. It is conceivable to provide one rib.

  FIG. 2a schematically shows the reinforcing member shown in FIG. 1 placed inside a glove (not shown). As shown, three flexure regions 10 are placed over the three joints of the finger to be protected, and an essentially rigid interconnection region 20 covers the straight finger bones extending between the joints. ing. FIG. 2 b shows a configuration in which the globe reinforcing member 1 is bent. As is apparent from the figure, the elastic bend region 10 is bent and the substantially rigid interconnect region 20 is unchanged. Thus, the glove reinforcing member itself also conforms to the contour of the bent finger. As a result, the glove reinforcement member has a shape on the inside that essentially corresponds to the shape of the back of the finger, so that the glove reinforcement is “locked” to the back of the finger and automatically moves to the correct position. Or keep its position.

  For this purpose, it is advantageous if the glove reinforcing member is made of a material that slides easily within a certain range inside the receptacle of the glove, which is generally a pocket-shaped cavity. This is due, for example, to the glove reinforcement being provided with a coating of antifriction material made of PTFE material, such as that sold under the name Teflon by the company DuPont and / or such reduction. It can also be achieved by coating the abrasive material inside the receiving part of a glove (not shown). Finally, as a result of the glove reinforcing member 1 fitting perfectly with the finger by connecting the dome-shaped bent region 10 and the hook-shaped interconnecting region 20, the conventional hard and non-conforming to the joint position of the finger Generally, compared with a reinforcing member provided with a flat plate-like link, the wearing comfort is remarkably improved.

  The two end regions 30 preferably each extend slightly beyond the tip and root of the finger to be protected. This means that when the ball or the like hits the tip side of the finger, the generated load is directly absorbed by the glove reinforcing member 1, thereby further protecting the finger. On the root side, the end region 30 includes at least an extension, so that the overextension load is reliably transmitted from the glove reinforcing member to the entire region of the hand.

  1, 2 a and 2 b also show that the glove reinforcing member 1 with the upper surface facing upwards has a shape corresponding to the contour of the unprotected finger, apart from the ribs 21. This feature facilitates using the top surface to deflect the ball, for example using a fist to deflect the ball. In contrast to the known reinforcement members, which are connected by a relatively thick and rigid member having an inclined shape and a large number of edges, the glove reinforcement members shown in FIGS. 1, 2a and 2b make it easier to It is possible to deflect in a predetermined direction. If necessary, the stiffening member rib 21 can be covered on the outer surface by a second curved surface so that it conforms almost perfectly to the general shape of the back of the finger (not shown). Thus, the controllability of deflecting the ball can be improved.

  FIG. 3 shows the additional weight 40 disposed in the end region 30 of the globe reinforcing member 1. This additional weight 40 can affect the dynamic characteristics of the glove and thus the movement of the goalkeeper. For example, when the weight at the tip of the finger increases, the shape of the hand automatically expands to the maximum due to the centrifugal force generated when the goalkeeper raises his arm rapidly to cover the maximum defense range of his hand It will be.

  The additional weight 40 can be replaced with another additional weight having a different mass, or the glove reinforcing member 1 not provided with the additional weight 40 can be clipped, screwed, inserted from the side, or otherwise removed. It can be attached in various ways possible. In general, the additional weight 40 may be permanently incorporated into the globe reinforcing member 1. In addition to the preferred arrangement at the end 30 or in the interior thereof, the additional weight 40 can also be arranged anywhere on the globe reinforcing member 1. It is also conceivable to use another additional weight for another finger.

  4 and 5 show how the preferred glove reinforcement of the present invention is successfully incorporated into a complete protection system inside a glove (not shown). To achieve this goal, a glove reinforcement (not shown) for each of the four fingers, if necessary, for the thumb, removably connected to the plate 50 for the back side of the hand. 1 is shown. As already described with respect to the additional weight 40, many attachment methods are known to those skilled in the art. What is important is that a sufficiently stable interconnection is made in order to reliably transmit the load generated in each glove reinforcing member 1 to the plate 50 on the back side of the hand. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a plurality of globe reinforcing members 1 are respectively inserted into the sockets 52 from the front, and these sockets 52 may be provided with appropriate locking means if necessary. The upper surface side is closed by the plate 53. It is preferable that the rear end portion 30 of the globe reinforcing member 1 and the socket 52 are in contact with each other in a fitted state, thereby obtaining desired stability.

  A plate 50 for the back of the hand preferably covers the entire back of the hand, and this plate 50 also protects the hand when, for example, a player steps on the goalkeeper's flat hand with a shoe stud. . As is apparent from the side view of FIG. 5, the plate 50 for the back of the hand also fits well in the hand, covering the hand laterally at the rear, and also protects the side of the hand. Although not shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the plate for protecting the back of the hand is that the individual glove reinforcing members 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 protect the finger joints. In a similar manner, a curved bend area may be provided at the rear to protect the wrist against overextension.

  The above-described embodiment of the globe reinforcing member is preferably manufactured as a single plastic member made by injection molding. Manufacturing with extruded plastic materials is also conceivable. Both methods are extremely low manufacturing cost and light weight, and can be easily adapted to various sizes including, for example, children's gloves, by using an adapted mold for injection molding. Suitable plastic materials are thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or polypropylene (PP). It is also conceivable to use a shape memory material that can be restored to its initial state by applying heat or the like even if the support function is lowered after a certain period of use. However, very cost-effective manufacturing by injection molding can also use the glove reinforcing member as a consumable part. In that case, the glove reinforcing member that is sharp or no longer sufficiently stable may simply be replaced.

  In order to provide a more advanced embodiment, a single glove reinforcing member, preferably unitary, can also be manufactured by multi-component injection molding of two or more plastic materials. For example, a harder plastic material can be used for the interconnect region 20, and a particularly flexible and elastic material can be used for the bent region 10, especially for children's gloves. Multi-component injection molding can be performed using one or more nozzles simultaneously or sequentially. Alternatively, the plastic material can be injected around a plurality of parts of the glove reinforcing member manufactured independently in advance. For example, the interconnect region 20 made from a sufficiently hard material (eg, a composite material comprising metal or carbon fibers) may be covered with a flexible plastic material that forms the bend region 10.

  The embodiments described above can also be modified by selectively placing a cutout (not shown) in a portion of the glove reinforcing member. The cut-out makes it possible to influence the bending properties. Further reduce the overall weight. Not only the choice of material, but also the placement of the cutouts and the exact shape of the glove reinforcing member described above can be easily optimized by finite element analysis.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the glove reinforcing member 1 according to a further preferred embodiment of the present invention. As is apparent from the figure, the globe reinforcing member 1 includes an additional blocking member 60 disposed in the bending region 10. This blocking member 60 allows the glove reinforcing member 1 to bend in a first direction (shown in broken lines in FIG. 1), but in a second direction (indicated by the broken lines in FIG. 1) Prevents the bending area 10 from bending in the opposite direction). As a result, the maximum load or force that can be blocked increases.

  The blocking member 60 is preferably disposed at the top of the bent region 10. Or the blocking member 60 may be arrange | positioned in the other suitable site | part of the bending area | region 10. FIG. The blocking member 60 may cover a part of the bending region 10 or may cover the entire bending region 10. Further, the blocking member 60 may extend into the interconnecting region 20 or may extend from one bent region 10 to another bent region 10.

  As is apparent from FIG. 6, the blocking member 60 is preferably composed of two parts 61 and 62. When the globe reinforcing member 1 is bent in the second direction, the two parts 61 and 62 come into contact with each other, and further bending is prevented. The bending forces the two parts 61, 62 together to provide substantial additional resistance to finger overextension. However, the bending in the first direction is allowed because the two parts 61 and 62 are separated from each other.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 6, the two parts 61 and 62 are separated by the gap 63 in the initial state of the globe reinforcing member 1, that is, in the unbent state. The width of the gap 63 can vary and can be infinitely narrow. The two parts 61 and 62 are also in direct contact with each other. Furthermore, the two parts 61, 62 can also be arranged such that they bend the globe reinforcing member 1 in the first direction, i.e. in the gripping direction in advance.

  Alternatively, the blocking member 60 may be composed of three or more parts. In still another embodiment, the blocking member 60 is a single unit configured to allow the globe reinforcing member 1 to bend in the first direction and to prevent the globe reinforcing member 1 from bending in the second direction. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the blocking member 60 is curved in a dome shape. In this way, the blocking member 60 is adapted to the overall shape of the glove reinforcing member 1 so as to reduce the risk of injury to other players and to improve the controllability when deflecting the ball.

  It is preferable that the blocking member 60 and the globe reinforcing member 1 are integrally manufactured during one injection molding process. The same material is preferably used for both members. Alternatively, simultaneous injection molding of different materials using one or two molds may be used. In this case, the blocking member 60 is preferably made of a material harder than the globe reinforcing member 1 in order to reinforce the bent region 10.

  FIG. 7 is a side view of the globe reinforcing member 1 of FIG. FIG. 7 clearly shows the gap 63 between the two parts 61, 62 of the blocking member 60 in the initial state of the globe reinforcing member 1. As described above, the gap 63 becomes infinitely narrow, that is, the two parts 61 and 62 may directly contact each other. This figure also shows the above-mentioned dome-shaped curvature of the blocking member 60 which is different between the top surface side and the bottom surface side.

  FIG. 8 shows a front view of the globe reinforcing member 1 of FIG. Also from this direction, it can be seen that the blocking member 60 is curved in a dome shape.

  A further embodiment of the present invention in which the blocking member 60 is an independent member attached to the globe reinforcing member 1 is shown in FIG. Using a separate member provides various advantages, such as the use of closely matched materials and replacement of the blocking member, as will be described in detail below.

  The blocking member 60 can be attached to the glove reinforcing member by various means such as gluing, rivets, hook-and-loop fasteners or clip mechanisms. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the globe reinforcing member 1 includes a plurality of pins 91 to which the blocking member 60 is attached. These pins 91 can be placed in the bent region 10 or any other region where the blocking member 60 extends. The pin 91 is preferably an integral part of the globe reinforcing member 1. Or the pin may be arrange | positioned at the blocking member 60 side and the hole corresponding to the globe reinforcement member 1 side may be provided.

  In the preferred embodiment of FIG. 9, a pair of pins 91 are disposed on each side of the maximum bent portion of the bent region 10. The blocking member 60 is mounted on the two pairs of pins 91. Such an arrangement of pins 91 is also shown in FIG. 10 without the blocking member 60. Instead of the configuration in which the blocking member 60 is attached to the globe reinforcing member 1 with the four pins 91, a smaller or larger number of pins 91 may be used.

  At least one blocking member 60 can be made of the same material as the globe reinforcing member 1. Alternatively, the blocking member 60 is made of another material that is preferably a harder material including a metal or composite material. In another embodiment, the blocking member 60 itself can include multiple materials. For example, the blocking member 60 includes a hard lower layer for maximizing the reinforcing action of the bent region 10 and a soft upper layer for minimizing impact on other objects with which the globe reinforcing member 1 abuts during use. It can also be provided.

  In one embodiment, the blocking member 60 and the globe reinforcement member 1 are made from plastic materials that are permanently attached to each other by heating or pressing.

  More preferably, the blocking member is detachably attached to the globe reinforcing member 1 so that the blocking member 60 can be replaced. This is useful when it is necessary to adapt the glove reinforcing member 1 to different purposes, for example when adapting to a specific load or force generated on the glove reinforcing member 1. For this purpose, a blocking member 60 with different mechanical properties is used. In addition, the removable locking member 60 can be made of materials that have certain mechanical properties, but that need to be replaced for wear after certain uses. For example, goalkeepers prefer a stiffer blocking member to improve finger protection during practice. On the other hand, during games, he prefers softer blocking members to get a better feel for the ball.

  FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a blocking member 60 according to a preferred embodiment. As is apparent from the figure, the blocking member 60 is composed of two parts 61 and 62. Further, the blocking member 60 includes a plurality of holes 121 corresponding to the plurality of pins 91 of the globe reinforcing member 1. FIG. 11 also shows the top surface of the blocking member 60 curved in a dome shape.

  FIG. 12 is a bottom view of the blocking member 60 of FIG. As is apparent from the figure, the bottom surface side of the blocking member 60 is also curved in a dome shape. In a preferred embodiment, the bottom surface of the blocking member 60 and the bent region 10 of the globe reinforcing member 1 are curved in a substantially dome shape in order to facilitate the attachment of both. As can be seen from FIG. 12, the blocking member 60 includes depressions 132 on the bottom side thereof, so that these depressions 132 extend into the bending region 10 on the globe reinforcing member 1 (in FIG. 12). (Not shown but shown in FIG. 1).

  FIG. 12 also shows a recess 131 in the middle portion of the bottom surface of the blocking member 60. As described above, the bent region 10 is deformed into a different shape when bent, particularly along the center line of the bent region 10. The recess 131 provides a space in which the bent region 10 can swell. Accordingly, the recess 131 facilitates bending of the bending region 10. Further, the recess 131 prevents stress from being generated on the blocking member 60 when the blocking member 60 is removed.

  The recess 131 is also shown in FIG. 13, which is an enlarged perspective view of the bent region 10 on the globe reinforcing member 1. As is apparent from the figure, the recess 131 leaves a space between the bent region 10 and the bottom surface of the blocking member 60. In this figure, the globe reinforcing member 1 is not bent. As described above, the bent region 10 gradually expands into the recess 131 when bent. FIG. 13 shows different curvatures in the longitudinal and lateral directions of the blocking member 60 and on the top and bottom surfaces.

  As is apparent from FIG. 13, the pin 91 can protrude outward from the at least one blocking member 60. When at least one blocking member 60 is fitted on one pin 91, the tip of the pin 91 is heated by, for example, ultrasonic melting and pressed downward. The plastic material of the heated pin is then deformed to prevent the blocking member from coming off. The plastic material at the tip of the pin is preferably crushed in a recess, as seen in FIG. 11, provided by a conical diameter expansion at the top of the hole 121 for the pin 91. As a result, it is preferable that the at least one blocking member 60 is fixed on the globe reinforcing member 1 and that the upper surface of the blocking member 60 and the upper end surface of the pin 91 are flush with each other (FIG. 13). Not shown).

  It is preferable that the above-mentioned glove reinforcing member 1 is attached in the glove in a removable manner. This creates the possibility of adapting to multiple individuals. For example, if a goal keeper prefers a glove that easily bends a finger, a harder glove reinforcing member may be replaced with a softer glove reinforcing member. In addition to personal adaptation to variations in length and width, it is also possible to adapt to finger thickness. Finally, if the glove reinforcing member is placed in a transparent pocket on the back of the glove, a visual color match with the glove is possible. Further, removably mounted within the glove allows the goalkeeper to immediately replace a broken or stiffened glove reinforcement member, even during a game. .

1 is a schematic perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a glove reinforcing member according to the present invention. The figure which shows the state by which the glove reinforcement member of FIG. 1 was arrange | positioned in the back side of the finger in the glove (not shown). The figure which shows the glove reinforcement member of FIG. 2a when a hand is bent in the holding direction. The figure which shows the state in which an additional weight is attached to the end of embodiment of FIG. 1 and FIG. The figure which shows the state in which several of the glove reinforcement members of FIGS. 1-3 were detachably attached to the plate for the back of the hand. The side view which shows the plate for the back surface of the hand of FIG. 4, and the attached glove reinforcement member The perspective view of the glove reinforcement member provided with the blocking member by other embodiments of the present invention. Side view of the glove reinforcing member of FIG. Front view of the glove reinforcing member of FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a glove reinforcing member with a pin and an independent blocking member according to another embodiment of the present invention. 9 is a perspective view of the glove reinforcing member of FIG. 9 with the blocking member removed. Perspective view of blocking member The bottom view of the blocking member of FIG. The expansion perspective view of the bending area | region of the glove reinforcement member of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Globe reinforcement member 10 Bending area | region 20 Interconnection area | region 21 Rib (stiffening member)
30 End region 40 Additional weight 50 Plate 52 Socket 60 Blocking member 61, 62 Parts of blocking member 91 Pin

Claims (26)

It comprises at least one bending region (10) and at least one blocking member (60) arranged in the bending region (10), and it is possible to bend a finger and / or a hand in the gripping direction. A glove reinforcing member (1) to avoid overextension,
Dome together with the bending area (10), wherein the bending of the at least a first direction of the glove reinforcing element (1) but allows bending to at least a second direction of the glove reinforcing element (1) prevents A globe reinforcing member (1), which is curved in shape . Claim 1 Symbol placement of the glove reinforcing element, characterized in that the bending area when worn (10) is placed at the site of the fingers and / or wrist joint (1). The glove reinforcing member (1) according to claim 1 or 2, comprising a plurality of bent regions (10) applied to a plurality of finger joints when worn. Glove reinforcing member (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that a rigid interconnecting region (20) is arranged adjacent to the at least one bent region (10). ). The glove reinforcing member (1) according to claim 4, wherein the interconnecting region (20) is curved in a hook shape. 6. A glove reinforcing member (1) according to claim 5 , characterized in that the interconnection region (20) comprises at least one stiffening member (21) to avoid deformation. The glove reinforcing member (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that it has a length sufficient to start from the back side of the hand and extend to the tip of the finger. Glove reinforcing member (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that it has a length extending beyond the tip of the finger. The globe reinforcing member (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the globe reinforcing member (1) is produced as a single body. The glove reinforcing element (1) is a multi-component injection molding at least two different glove reinforcing element according to any one of the Tei Rukoto is made of plastic material of claims 1, wherein 9 (1). Wherein the glove reinforcing element (1), suitable for sliding in a glove socket any of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it comprises a suitable or suitable coating is formed from a material The globe reinforcing member (1) according to claim 1. The globe reinforcing member (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising an additional weight (40). The glove reinforcing member (1) according to claim 12, wherein the additional weight (40) is arranged at a tip of the glove reinforcing member (1). The at least one bent region (10) and / or the at least one interconnected region (20) have a curved shape extending laterally around the finger starting from the back side of the finger. The globe reinforcing member (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 13 . Wherein at least one position wherein the bending area (10) and / or the at least one location interconnecting region (20) is any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that it comprises at least one hollowed The glove reinforcing member (1) described. 16. The glove reinforcing member (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 and 10 to 15 , wherein the at least one blocking member (60) is attached to the bent region (10). Said at least one blocking member (60) is at least one position of the bending area (10) being disposed on top of claim 1, wherein 16 of any one of claims glove reinforcing element (1 ). The at least one blocking member (60) includes at least two portions (61, 62) disposed in the bent region (10), and the two portions (61, 62) abut against each other. Accordingly, the bending region (10) of the glove reinforcing element (1) the glove reinforcing element according to any one of claims 1 to 17 for the blocking to features and Turkey bending of (1). The glove reinforcing member (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 18 , wherein a top surface of the at least one blocking member (60) is curved in a dome shape. Said at least one blocking member (60) comprises glove reinforcing element (1) with any one of claims glove reinforcing member 19 from claim 1, characterized in that it is manufactured from a different material (1) . Wherein a blocking member (60) are independent members, the glove reinforcing element (1) is characterized in that it comprises at least one pin (91) of the order attached to the blocking member (60) Glove reinforcing member (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 and 10 to 20 . The glove reinforcing member (1) according to claim 21 , characterized in that the blocking member (60) comprises a recess (131) on its bottom side. 23. The glove reinforcing member (1) according to claim 21 or 22 , wherein at least two pins (91) are provided on each side of the maximum bent portion of the bent region (10). Gloves glove reinforcing element according to any one of claims 1 to 23 (1) Introduction of at least one Bei. Comprises a single member (50) on the back of the hand, the said member (50), according to claim 24, wherein at least one of the glove reinforcing element (1), characterized in that the removably attached to Globe. 26. Glove according to claim 24 or 25 , characterized in that the member (50) for the back of the hand is provided as a plate that protects the back of the hand from injury.

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