KR102046174B1 - Functional socks - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a functional sock which can prevent skin pressure and chafing from occurring on a foot portion of a wearer, prevent and correct hallux valgus and plantar fasciitis, exhibit excellent ventilation properties such that the functional sock can be worn for a long time. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the functional sock comprises: a first body made of an elastic material to surround the top of a foot of the user when worn, and including a correction member for correcting a big toe of the user; a second body having both ends of the first body connected thereto, providing a seating surface, on which a sole of the user is seated when worn, and formed in a structure ventilated in a thickness direction; and an arch-shaped protruding member protruding in an arch shape through an upper surface of the second body in order to be attached to an arch of the sole of the user seated on the second body.

Description

Functional Socks {FUNCTIONAL SOCKS}

The present invention relates to a functional sock.

Socks are items that are woven in thread or fiber to wear on bare feet. Most socks include a bottom portion surrounding the sole when worn, an extension portion extending from the bottom portion to cover the ankle and connected to the calf, and a band portion provided at the end portion of the extension portion to prevent falling after wearing.

In the conventional case, the socks are worn over the user's body by covering the leg area (hereinafter referred to as 'lower'), which is only for the purpose of exerting a function such as cold weather or expressing a user's fashion aesthetic.

However, recently, various functional socks have been introduced to protect the user's body while walking or exercising by wearing socks. For example, Republic of Korea Utility Model Registration No. 20-0440262 (2008.06.09. Date of publication) discloses a sock with a shock absorbing pad.

On the other hand, in recent years, a problem of causing foot deformation of a user is caused by wearing shoes for a long time, wearing high-heeled shoes, or wearing narrow shoes.

If these symptoms are serious, it can lead to diseases such as hallux valgus, plantar fasciitis, etc. As a result, it is possible to deteriorate the user's health, so a technical solution is needed to prevent this.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a functional sock excellent in wearing comfort that can prevent foot pressure or bleeding when worn.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a sock improved health function that can prevent physical diseases associated with foot deformity, such as hallux valgus even when worn for a long time.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a functional socks that are excellent in wearability and breathability to prevent the occurrence of skin soaking and blisters due to moisture, and provides cushioning to the sole area to prevent shock and prevent plantar fasciitis. It is done.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects and advantages of the present invention, which are not mentioned above, can be understood by the following description, and more clearly by the embodiments of the present invention. Also, it will be readily appreciated that the objects and advantages of the present invention may be realized by the means and combinations thereof indicated in the claims.

In order to achieve the above object, the functional socks according to an embodiment of the present invention is made of a stretchable material is formed to surround the user's foot when worn, the first having a correction member for correcting the user's toe The body, both ends of the first body is connected, and when worn, the user's sole is provided with a seating surface, the second body made of a structure that can be ventilated in the thickness direction, and the sole arch of the user seated on the second body And an arcuate protruding member protruding in an arc shape through the upper surface of the second body to be in close contact with the groove.

In this case, the first body may include a first contact support member protruding to contact one side of the foot of the user when worn, a second contact support member protruding to contact the other side of the foot of the user when worn, and the first contact support member. The second contact support member is connected in a cross direction, and includes a cross connection member that is in close contact with a user's foot when worn.

In addition, the first contact support member is formed to have a first length toward the user's big toe contact with one side of the user's foot when worn, the second contact support member is in contact with the other side of the user's foot when worn It may be formed to have a second length toward the little toe of the user.

The first contact support member and the second contact support member may be disposed in parallel to each other, and the first length of the first contact support member may be longer than the second length of the second contact support member.

Preferably, the thickness of the first contact support member may be greater than the thickness of the second contact support member. This is because the big toe side supported by the first contact support member may have a greater pressure or slack than the little toe side supported by the second contact support member.

In addition, the first contact support member, having a circular cross-section, made of a flexible material to protect the skin in contact with the first support body to prevent compression and squeeze, and is located in the inner center of the first support body It includes a first internal core made of a material for reinforcing the first support body.

In addition, the second contact support member has a circular cross section, and is made of a flexible material to protect the skin in contact with the second support body to prevent compression and squeeze, and is located in the inner center of the second support body It includes a second internal core made of a material for reinforcing the second support body.

Here, the first and second internal cores may be made of a flexible material similar to the first and second support bodies instead of a hard material, but transparent to reinforce wear or damage when repeated for a long time in consideration of durability. Reinforcing fibers and the like can be used.

In addition, the correction member, the first contact support member is provided in a ring shape in the direction in which the user's big toe is located, it may be made of a stretchable material.

In addition, the correction member may be provided with a predetermined projection through the inner surface in contact with the big toe of the user. The projection of the orthodontic member provides a function to secure a space for releasing sweat or moisture when the wrapped around the big toe, and may have acupressure effect. In addition, the cross connection member may include a predetermined protrusion through a surface in contact with the instep of the user, but is not limited thereto.

In addition, the first body and the correction member are made of a transparent material, it can be suppressed appearance exposure when worn.

In addition, the second body is formed of a size equal to or smaller than the size of the foot of the user and has a base member that is in close contact with the sole of the user, and a plurality of shapes and sizes set to provide breathability to the base member, And a first shape hole arranged at set intervals.

The second body further includes a second shape hole having a smaller size than the plurality of first shape holes and disposed in the remaining portion of the base member in which the plurality of first shape holes are not formed. As described above, as the second shape hole is additionally provided along with the air permeability providing effect of the first shape hole, the breathability of the second body is greatly improved, thereby preventing skin damage and blistering due to moisture.

According to the present invention, there is an advantage that can be prevented, such as skin pressure or squeezing of the foot portion when worn, thereby improving the convenience of wearing.

In addition, according to the present invention, even when worn for a long time it is possible to prevent physical diseases associated with deformed feet such as hallux valgus, there is an advantage in terms of health function.

In addition, according to the present invention has excellent wearability and breathability has the advantage of preventing the occurrence of skin soaking and blisters due to moisture.

In addition, according to the present invention, by providing a cushioning to the sole portion of the foot can prevent shock and plantar fasciitis has an advantage in terms of health function.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the first body surrounding the big toe and the back of the foot is made of a transparent stretchable material, for example, transparent silicone, there is an advantage that the user's satisfaction may not be easily exposed in appearance.

In addition, according to the present invention, it can be manufactured in a thin thickness has the advantage that the shoes can be worn in the state wearing functional socks.

In addition, according to the present invention, as the first body is made of a stretchable material, there is an advantage that the complaints due to the size does not appear even when worn by any number of users having different foot sizes and shapes.

In addition to the effects described above, the specific effects of the present invention will be described together with the following description of specifics for carrying out the invention.

1 and 2 is a view showing a state wearing functional socks according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view showing a schematic configuration of a functional sock according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 (a) and 4 (b) are a plan view and a side view briefly showing a worn state of the functional socks according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention. As those skilled in the art would realize, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

In order to clearly describe the present invention, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification. In addition, some embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. In adding reference numerals to components of each drawing, the same components may have the same reference numerals as much as possible even though they are shown in different drawings. In addition, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related well-known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description may be omitted.

In describing the components of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) can be used. These terms are only to distinguish the components from other components, and the terms are not limited in nature, order, order or number of the components. If a component is described as being "connected", "coupled" or "connected" to another component, that component may be directly connected to or connected to that other component, but between components It is to be understood that the elements may be "interposed" or each component may be "connected", "coupled" or "connected" through other components.

In addition, in the implementation of the present invention may be described by subdividing the components for convenience of description, these components may be implemented in one device or module, or one component is a plurality of devices or modules It can also be implemented separately.

1 and 2 is a view showing a state wearing functional socks according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a view showing a schematic configuration of a functional sock according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 3, a functional sock 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first body 110, a second body 130, and an arcuate protruding member 150.

The first body 110 may be made of a stretchable material. As a preferred example, the first body 110 may be made of a transparent silicon material, but is not necessarily limited thereto and may be made of a different material.

The first body 110 is formed to surround the user's foot 13 when the user wears the functional socks 100.

And the first body 110 is provided with a correction member 120 for correcting the big toe 11 of the user. Orthodontic member 120 has the effect of properly correcting the position and posture of the big toe 11 of the user to prevent hallux valgus.

The second body 120 is connected to both ends of the first body 110, it is provided in a position where the sole of the user is seated when the user wears the functional socks (100). In other words, the second body 120 provides a seating surface on which the sole of the user is seated.

And the second body 120 is preferably made of a breathable structure, thereby preventing the peeling of the user's skin or blister due to sweat or moisture.

In addition, the second body 120 may be made of a rubber material for preventing slippage, and prevents slippage between the contact surface due to moisture or the like during wearing.

The arcuate protruding member 150 protrudes to closely contact the sole arch groove of the user seated on the second body 130.

As a specific example, the arcuate protruding member 150 may be formed of an air pad or the like protruding in an arc shape through the upper surface of the second body 130.

Accordingly, the sole arch groove of the user who wears the functional socks 100 is physically supported by the action of the air filled in the pad, so that the cushioning is good, the impact of the sole is relieved when walking, and the plantar fasciitis is prevented. Has

The first body 110 includes a first contact support member 111, a second contact support member 115, and a cross connection member 113 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3.

The first contact support member 111 is a portion protruding to contact one side of the foot 10 of the user when worn.

The second contact support member 115 is a portion protruding to contact the other side of the foot 10 of the user when worn.

The cross connection member 113 is connected in a direction crossing between the first contact support member 111 and the second contact support member 115. In other words, the cross connection member 113 refers to a portion of the user's foot 13 that is in close contact with the width direction when worn as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

As a specific example, referring to FIG. 3, the first contact support member 111 may be formed to have a first length L1 toward the big toe of the user by being in contact with one side of the foot 10 of the user when worn.

In addition, the second contact support member 115 may be formed to have a second length L2 toward the little toe of the user by being in contact with the other side of the foot 10 of the user when worn.

In this case, the first contact support member 111 and the second contact support member 115 may be positioned along the length direction of the foot in parallel to each other, the first length (L1) of the first contact support member 111 is a first 2 is formed longer than the second length (L2) of the contact support member 115. This is because the straightening member 120 extends from the first contact supporting member 111 so that the big toe 11 can be inserted therein.

In addition, the thickness t1 of the first contact support member 111 may be greater than the thickness t2 of the second contact support member 115. This is because the big toe side supported by the first contact support member 111 may have a greater pressure or slack than the little toe side supported by the second contact support member 115.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 3, the first contact support member 111 may have a circular cross section.

For example, the first contact support member 111 may be configured to have a dual material.

That is, the first contact support member 111 may include a first support body 111a and a first internal core 111b.

The first support body (111a) is made of a flexible material to protect the skin in contact and serves to prevent pressure and swept.

The first internal core 111b may be located at the inner center of the first support body 111a. The first internal core 111b may be made of reinforcing fibers having a higher durability than the first support body 111a, and structurally form the first support body 111a. It may be made of a reinforcing material.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 3, the second contact support member 115 may have a circular cross section like the first contact support member 111.

For example, the second contact support member 115 may be configured to have a dual material.

That is, the second contact support member 115 may include a second support body 115a and a second internal core 115b.

The second support body 115a has a circular cross section, and is made of a flexible material to protect the skin from contact and to prevent compression and bleeding.

The second internal core 115b may be made of a material that is positioned at the inner center of the second support body 115a and reinforces the second support body 115a. For example, it may be made of a material such as a reinforcing fiber, such as the first internal core 111b, but is not limited to such a material.

In other words, the first and second internal cores 111b and 115b are made of a flexible material similar to the first and second support bodies 111a and 115a, not hard materials, but wearable when repeatedly worn for a long time in consideration of durability. Reinforce or break. Therefore, it is possible to use a material such as transparent reinforcing fiber, it is also possible to use other materials.

On the other hand, the correction member 120 is connected in the direction in which the user's big toe 11 is located in the first contact support member 111, as can be seen through the wearing state shown in Figs.

Specifically, the orthodontic member 120 may be made of a ring-shaped stretchable material to enable the insertion of the big toe 11. For example, it may be made of a transparent silicon material.

And the correction member 120 may be provided with a predetermined protrusion 121 (see (b) of Figure 4) through the inner surface in contact with the big toe 11 of the user.

Protrusion 121 of the orthodontic member 120 (see FIG. 4B) provides a function of securing a space for releasing sweat or moisture when surrounding and fixing the big toe, and may have acupressure effect.

In addition, the cross connection member 113 may have a predetermined protrusion 114 (refer to FIG. 4A) through a surface in contact with the foot 13 of the user, and has a function similar to that of the protrusion of the correction member 120. It is provided, but not necessarily included in the configuration can be deleted selectively.

On the other hand, the first body 110 and the orthodontic member 120 may be made of a transparent material (for example, silicon), as a result there is an advantage that the appearance is not well exposed when worn.

As shown in FIG. 3, the second body 130 is formed to have a size equal to or smaller than the size of the foot of the user and includes a base member 130 that is in close contact with the sole of the user.

The base member 130 may be provided with a first shape hole 133 to provide breathability.

The first shape hole 133 is not limited to the shape (eg, hexagonal hole) shown in FIG. 3, and may have various hole shapes such as a square hole, a pentagonal hole, an octagonal hole, and a circular hole. In addition, although not shown separately, the first shape hole 133 may be used without limitation as long as it is a conventionally known mesh structure for securing breathability.

A plurality of first shape holes 133 may have a predetermined shape and size, and may be disposed at predetermined intervals.

On the other hand, the second body 130 has a smaller size than the plurality of first shape holes 133 and the plurality of second body 130 is disposed in the remaining portion of the base member 130 where the plurality of first shape holes 133 is not formed The shape hole 135 may be further provided.

As described above, as the second shape hole 135 is further provided along with the air permeability providing effect of the first shape hole 133, the air permeability of the second body 130 may be greatly improved. As a result, skin damage, blistering, etc. due to moisture can be prevented in advance.

4 (a) and 4 (b) are a plan view and a side view briefly showing a worn state of the functional socks according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 4 (a) and (b), it shows a state wearing the functional socks 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The first body 100 made of a flexible and transparent material is in close contact with the user's foot 13 and has the effect of preventing the hallux valgus by holding the position and posture of the user's big toe 11.

In addition, the sole of the user is in close contact with the upper surface of the second body 130, which is well ventilated and the bottom surface is slip-resistant. This prevents skin from peeling or blistering due to easy discharge of sweat and moisture. can do.

In addition, the arcuate protruding member 150 protruding from the upper portion of the second body 130 to the plantar arch groove portion provides an effect of supporting the plantar arch groove of the user through the action of air or the like. As a result, shock absorption during walking, as well as providing an effect of preventing diseases such as plantar fasciitis.

As described above, according to the configuration and operation of the present invention, it can have a number of advantageous technical effects as follows.

First, the functional socks of the present invention can prevent the skin pressure or wear of the foot portion when worn has the effect of improving the wearing comfort.

Second, the functional socks of the present invention can prevent physical diseases associated with foot deformation, such as valgus valgus even when worn for a long time has an advantageous effect in terms of health function.

Third, the functional socks of the present invention is excellent in wearability and breathability to prevent the occurrence of skin soaking and blisters due to moisture has an advantageous effect of maintaining a clean wearing state even when worn for a long time.

Fourth, the functional socks of the present invention has an advantageous technical effect that can provide cushioning to the sole part of the foot to prevent shock relief and plantar fasciitis.

Fifth, the functional socks of the present invention has a beneficial effect that can be easily exposed in appearance as the first body surrounding the big toe and the foot is made of a transparent stretch material, for example, transparent silicone, etc., thereby improving user satisfaction. .

Sixth, the functional socks of the present invention can be produced in a relatively thin thickness, thereby having an advantageous effect that the existing shoes can be easily worn while wearing the functional socks.

Seventh, the functional socks of the present invention can be expanded and reduced in size by the required size as the first body is made of a stretchable material, which can be worn by any number of users having different foot sizes and shapes Have

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and drawings disclosed herein, and various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. It is obvious that modifications can be made. In addition, even if the above described embodiments of the present invention while not explicitly described and described the effect of the effect of the configuration of the present invention, it is obvious that the effect predictable by the configuration is also to be recognized.

10: foot
11: big toe
12: toes
13: instep
100: functional socks
110: first body
111: first contact support member
111a: first support body
111b: first internal core
113: cross-connected member
114: turning
115: second contact support member
115a: second support body
115b: second internal core
120: calibration member
121: turning
130: second body
131: base member
133: first shape hole
135: second shape hole
150: arcuate protrusion member

Claims (10)

A first body 110 formed of an elastic material and formed to surround the user's foot 13 when worn, and having a correction member 120 for correcting the user's toe 11;
A second body 130 having both ends of the first body 110 connected to each other and providing a seating surface on which the sole of the user is seated, and having a structure that can be vented in a thickness direction; And
An arched protruding member 150 protruding in an arch shape through an upper surface of the second body 130 to be in close contact with the sole arch groove of the user seated on the second body 130;
Including,
The first body 110,
A first contact support member 111 protruding to contact one side of the foot 10 of the user when worn;
A second contact support member 115 protruding to contact the other side of the foot 10 of the user when worn; And
A cross connection member 113 connected in a direction intersecting between the first contact support member 111 and the second contact support member 115 and wrapped around the user's foot 13 when worn;
Including;
The first contact support member 111,
When worn, is formed to have a first length (L1) in contact with one side of the foot 10 of the user toward the big toe of the user,
The second contact support member 115,
When worn, it is formed to have a second length (L2) in contact with the other side of the foot 10 of the user toward the little toe of the user
The first contact support member 111,
A first support body (111a) having a circular cross section, made of a flexible material to protect the skin in contact and to prevent compression and squeezing; And
A first internal core 111b positioned at an inner center of the first support body 111a and made of a material to reinforce the first support body 111a;
Functional socks comprising a.
delete delete The method of claim 1,
The first contact support member 111 and the second contact support member 115 are located parallel to each other,
The first length L1 of the first contact support member 111 is longer than the second length L2 of the second contact support member 115.
Functional socks.
delete The method of claim 1,
The second contact support member 115,
A second support body (115a) having a circular cross section, made of a flexible material to protect the skin in contact and to prevent compression and squeezing; And
A second internal core 115b positioned at an inner center of the second support body 115a and made of a material to reinforce the second support body 115a;
Functional socks comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
The calibration member 120,
In the first contact support member 111 is provided in a ring shape in the direction in which the user's toe 11 is located, made of a stretchable material
Functional socks.
The method of claim 1,
The first body 110 and the calibration member 120,
Made of transparent material that suppresses appearance exposure when worn
Functional socks.
The method of claim 1,
The second body 130,
A base member 130 formed to be the same as or smaller than the size of the foot of the user and in close contact with the sole of the user; And
A plurality of first shape holes 133 having a predetermined shape and size and disposed at predetermined intervals to provide air permeability to the base member 130;
Functional socks comprising a.
The method of claim 9,
The second body 130,
A second shape hole 135 having a smaller size than the plurality of first shape holes 133 and disposed in the remaining portion of the base member 130 in which the plurality of first shape holes 133 are not formed;
Functional socks containing more.

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