KR102187966B1 - Functional Pilates socks - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to functional Pilates socks and, more particularly, to sports socks used for an indoor exercise including a Pilates exercise using a mat and professional exercise equipment. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the functional Pilates socks include a smart sensor capable of measuring body information, a non-slip patch, and a posture correction patch. The smart sensor is used to enable a user to check his/her body information and to manage health while a patch-type piezoelectric element is used to provide a heat-generating effect and the power of the smart sensor to the socks. In addition, the functional Pilates socks further include the non-slip and posture correction patches to further improve the effect of exercise while being safe.

Description

Functional Pilates socks {Functional Pilates socks}

The present invention relates to functional pilates socks, and in particular to sports socks suitable for use in pilates exercises, yoga exercises, stretching and other mat-based exercises. Including a non-slip function and a sensor that can measure body information, not only does it support users to check their body information and conduct systematic health care, but also help Pilates instructors to manage students (users) more systematically and efficiently. Support. In addition, by using a non-slip patch to prevent slipping, accidents that may occur during exercise are prevented in advance.

Socks are clothing worn on the feet, meaning the Western tabi, and have the function of absorbing sweat, reducing friction with shoes, and keeping warm. Depending on the length, there are ankle socks and knee socks, and there are various types such as general socks, toe socks, sports socks, sleep socks and fashion socks, depending on the application, and they are usually changed once a day.

The material, design, and shape of the socks can be different depending on the use, and functions and effects are also different accordingly. Toe socks, which are separated for each toe, are a necessity for athletes' foot patients to prevent sweat from filling up between the toes, and sleep socks are made of thick and fluffy fibers full of hair and have a warming effect to help you sleep well.

Sports socks include outdoor sports socks such as hiking, soccer, and boxing, and indoor sports socks including Pilates and yoga exercises. Sports socks that are enjoyed outdoors have a longer length and thicker bottom than regular socks, so even if you exercise for a long time, the soles of your feet are not rubbed or blistered.

Sports socks used in indoor pilates exercises, yoga exercises, stretching and other mat-based exercises use materials that absorb sweat well or include non-slip and sticky materials on the bottom, allowing users to focus more on the exercise and exercise effect. Raises.

Such conventional indoor sports socks have the characteristics of a material, or there is no other application plan for indoor sportsmen other than a part to which a non-slip function has been added, so an indoor sports socks that support the user's health management more systematically is required. In particular, the commercially available pilates socks have a problem that ventilation is difficult and humid because the toes are divided into five, or the pilates socks in the form of a ring only on the big toe are easily peeled off during the pilates operation.

US Patent No. 7,107,626 US Patent No. 7,346,936 Korean Patent Registration No. 10- 1,979,490

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is a body that can detect the user's body information and support a more systematic health management of the user through the received body information data, or perform simple and efficient exercise management of a student (user). It is to provide functional pilates socks that can measure information.

The present invention provides a functional pilates socks capable of measuring body information that prevents slipping during exercise and supports correct posture correction by adding a non-slip patch and a cushion patch to the bottom of the socks.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a functional pilates socks capable of measuring body information that supports non-slip function and effect not to be offset even if the user exercise for a long time using a yarn that absorbs sweat well and sweat is discharged from the user's body.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the following description. There will be.

In order to achieve the above technical problem, an embodiment of the present invention is a socks suitable for use in indoor exercise using a mat including a Pilates exercise and a specialized exercise equipment, at least a part of the front part opened to expose the toes; including Sock body portion; And a sock bottom part surrounding the sole of the foot and connected to the sock body part, wherein the front part comprises: a shear ring for dividing a plurality of toes into a plurality of regions; It provides a functional pilates socks comprising; and a rear end ring; including, and a smart sensor for sensing biometric information in the front end ring on which the big toe is disposed.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the smart sensor includes: a sensing unit disposed at a lower end of the shear ring to have a semi-ring shape surrounding the user's big toe, and including a sensor for recognizing the user's body therein; And a notification unit for notifying the user of the abnormal data when the user's data exceeds or falls below a predetermined value and range by using preset standard data. It may be a functional pilates socks, comprising: .

In order to achieve the above technical problem, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the sock bottom portion, the sole of the foot is divided into two areas, the front and the back of the bottom front end; And a heel portion; but, a shear non-slip protruding in a certain shape on the surface of the bottom front portion corresponding to the front end portion and formed in a repetitive pattern; And, a heel non-slip having a shape such as the shear non-slip or designed in a different shape on the heel portion corresponding to the rear end; further comprising, wherein the shear non-slip and/or heel non-slip prevents meningeal phenomenon caused by sweat or water. It provides a functional pilates socks, characterized in that it absorbs sweat well and prevents slipping by using a thermoplastic polyurethane-coated yarn with a surface to prevent it.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the shear non-slip and/or heel non-slip may be a functional pilates socks comprising at least one or more piezoelectric patches for converting a user's movement into electrical energy.

In order to achieve the above technical problem, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the sock bottom portion has a predetermined height of a predetermined thickness and a shear patch detachable to the bottom shear portion; And, a rear patch having a predetermined thickness and detachable to the heel portion; further comprising, the shape and/or height of the rear patch and the shape and/or height of the front patch are formed to be different from each other, Provides functional pilates socks, characterized in that to hold and correct posture.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the sock body part, a body non-slip with a non-slip function for preventing the socks from being peeled off during the user's exercise at the top finishing end; functional pilates socks further comprising Can be

In order to achieve the above-described technical problem, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the main body non-slip, a conductive material that supports biometric information detection; provides a functional Pilates socks, characterized in that the built-in.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to detect the user's body information and support a more systematic health management of the user through the received body information data, or to conveniently and efficiently manage the exercise of a student (user).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, by adding a non-slip patch and a cushion patch to the bottom of the socks, it is possible to prevent slipping during exercise and correct posture.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, even if the user exercises for a long time using yarn that absorbs sweat well, the user's body is discharged of sweat, the non-slip function and effect are not offset.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above effects, and should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the configuration of the invention described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention.

1 is a view showing the overall configuration of a functional pilates socks capable of measuring body information.
2 is a diagram illustrating a front part including a smart sensor in a functional pilates socks capable of measuring body information.
3 is a view showing a bottom of a sock including non-slip in a functional pilates sock capable of measuring body information.
4 is a diagram illustrating a detachable patch on the bottom of a sock in a functional pilates socks capable of measuring body information.
5 is a diagram showing the configuration of a piezoelectric patch in a functional pilates socks capable of measuring body information.
6 is a diagram showing the configuration of a smart sensor in a functional pilates socks capable of measuring body information according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a diagram showing the configuration of a smart sensor in a functional pilates socks capable of measuring body information according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms, and therefore is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted in order to clearly describe the present invention, and similar reference numerals are assigned to similar parts throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected (connected, contacted, bonded)" with another part, it is not only "directly connected", but also "indirectly connected" with another member in the middle. "Including the case. In addition, when a part "includes" a certain component, it means that other components may be further provided, rather than excluding other components unless specifically stated to the contrary.

The terms used in the present specification are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or a combination thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features. It is to be understood that the presence or addition of elements or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof, does not preclude in advance.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view showing the overall configuration of a functional pilates socks capable of measuring body information.

Functional pilates socks 100 are socks suitable for use in indoor exercise using a mat including a Pilates exercise and exercise equipment, and as shown in FIG. 1, a socks body portion 110 covering the instep and a sock covering the sole of the foot It is composed of a bottom portion 150 has a shape of a sock. The sock body part 110 includes a front part 111 whose at least part is open to expose the toes, and the sock bottom part 150 surrounds the sole of the foot and is connected to the sock body part. The front part 111 includes a front end ring 111a and a rear end ring 111b for dividing a plurality of toes into a plurality of areas.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the big toe is separated through the front ring 111a, and the little toe is separated through the rear end ring 111b. The plurality of toes are not separated from each other, but partially separated by using two rings of the front ring 111a and the rear ring 111b, so that the fit is simple and ventilation is achieved. The shear ring 111a on which the big toe is disposed includes a smart sensor 130 for sensing biometric information.

2 is a diagram illustrating a front part including a smart sensor in a functional pilates socks capable of measuring body information.

The smart sensor 130 according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, has a semi-ring shape that is disposed on the shear ring 111a to surround the user's big toe. The smart sensor 130 is disposed at a portion of the shear ring 111a in contact with the big toe to surround the lower end of the big toe. The smart sensor 130 has a semi-ring shape most suitable to wrap the big toe, and is designed to adjust the circumference according to the user wearing it.

The smart sensor 130 detects abnormal data in which the user's data exceeds or is less than a certain value and range by using a detection unit 131 including a sensor that recognizes biometric information of use and preset standard data. When it occurs, it includes a notification unit 133 notifying the user of the abnormal data. The sensing unit 131 is formed in a portion of the smart sensor 130 in direct contact with the user's body in order to detect the user's biometric information. For example, the sensing unit 131 is disposed in a portion of the smart sensor 130 where the bottom of the big toe directly touches, and measures the pressure applied to the sole of the foot. For another example, the smart sensor 130 is disposed in a portion where the instep of the big toe directly touches. The user's body information data 330 measured through the sensing unit 131 is transmitted to the application 310.

The notification unit 133 according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed in the center of the smart sensor 130 to perform a tactile notification such as vibration or an audible notification such as repetitive notification sound. In more detail, the notification unit 133 compares the body information data 330 detected through the detection unit 131 with the previously set or input body information reference data 350, and the body information data 330 When abnormal data exceeding or below the reference value of a certain value and range is detected, the user can be notified.

The abnormal data is detected by the body information abnormal data detection unit 131, and the detected abnormal data is notified to the notification unit 133 with a certain intensity and a certain number of times through the control of the body information abnormal data notification unit 133. Run. A more detailed description will be given through FIGS. 6 and 7.

3 is a view showing a bottom of a sock including non-slip in a functional pilates sock capable of measuring body information.

The sock bottom portion 150 according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3, divides the sole into two areas, the front and the rear, and is divided into a front end portion 151 and a heel portion 153. The shear non-slip (151a) and the heel (153) corresponding to the rear end are protruding in a certain shape on the surface of the floor-shear portion (151) corresponding to the front end, and the same as the shear non-slip (151a). It further includes a heel non-slip (153a) having a shape or designed in a different shape. For example, the shear non-slip 151a and the heel non-slip 153a may be arranged in a repeating pattern of circles, triangles, squares, and polygons. For another example, patterns of the shear non-slip 151a and the heel non-slip 153a may be different.

The shear non-slip 151a and the heel non-slip 153a use a thermoplastic polyurethane-coated yarn on the surface to prevent water film phenomenon caused by sweat or water to absorb sweat and prevent slipping.

Here, the thermoplastic polyurethane is a light and hard material that is not easily deformed, and has a feature that does not deform than silicone and is less susceptible to dust. It is excellent in abrasion resistance, oil resistance, weather resistance and chemical resistance, and is highly applicable to various industrial fields such as sports goods, household goods and industrial goods as it has strong adhesiveness with non-toxicity.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the surfaces of the shear non-slip 151a and the heel non-slip 153a are made of thermoplastic polyurethane-coated yarn so that sweat emanating from the user's body is well absorbed, so that non-slip due to sweat Do not reduce the effect of. Therefore, even if the user performs vigorous exercise, sweat is well absorbed to prevent slipping and prevent safety accidents.

Here, the thermoplastic polyurethane-coated yarn is used by mixing natural dyed fibers such as cotton, wool, and silk, and synthetic fibers such as nylon and polyester, or selecting other fiber yarns and mixing them appropriately. The outer surfaces of the shear non-slip (151a) and the heel non-slip (153a) are manufactured by cross-weaving thermoplastic polyurethane-coated yarns and uncoated yarns, and by securing breathability through fine pores formed during cross-weaving, absorption of sweat is possible. Make it work.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the shear non-slip 151a or the heel non-slip 153a includes at least one piezoelectric patch 159 for converting a user's movement into electrical energy. Here, the piezoelectric patch 159 utilizes a piezoelectric element capable of converting repetitive vibrations or movements such as a user's movement into electrical energy. The piezoelectric element uses a flexible patch-type piezoelectric element that can respond to a user's load, is harmless to a human body, and can be directly attached to the body or used for clothing. The piezoelectric patch 159 is attached to the heel shear non-slip 151a and the heel non-slip 153a so that the user's movement can be converted into electrical energy.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electric energy obtained through the piezoelectric patch 159 may be used to generate the heating effect of the functional pilates socks 100 through the heating unit 210. In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the electric energy obtained through the piezoelectric patch 159 is transmitted to the smart sensor 130 for detecting body information. A more detailed description will be described with reference to FIG. 5.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the sock main body 110 further includes a main body non-slip 113 having a non-slip function to prevent the socks from being peeled off during the user's exercise at the top finishing end. Include. In addition to the front end ring 111a and the rear end ring 111b, the main body non-slip 113 is stably fixed to the user's feet so as not to be peeled off even when the user performs various actions and movements. The material of the body non-slip 113 is the same as the shear non-slip 151a and the heel non-slip 153a included in the outer skin of the sock bottom portion 150 described above.

On the other hand, the main body non-slip 113 contains a conductive material (not shown) that supports the detection of biometric information, and supplements and supports a portion that is insufficient to be detected by the smart sensor 130 alone.

4 is a diagram illustrating a detachable patch on the bottom of a sock in a functional pilates socks capable of measuring body information.

The sock bottom portion 150 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a set height of a predetermined thickness, a shear patch 155 detachable to the bottom front portion 151 and a predetermined height of a predetermined thickness, and the heel portion It further includes a detachable rear patch 157 at 153. The shape and height of the rear patch 157 and the shape and height of the front end patch 155 are formed to be different from each other to hold and correct the user's posture.

For example, the inner and outer thicknesses and heights of the front end patch 155 and the rear end patch 157 are different so that the sock bottom portion 150 has an inner and outer slope. In more detail, by placing a height outside the sock bottom portion 150 than the inside of the sock bottom portion 150, the inclination increases as it goes outward, so that the weight axis is moved to the inside of the leg close to the center of the body so that correct posture correction is made. It is also possible to correct the warped leg.

For another example, the thickness of the rear patch 157 is set to be thicker than the thickness of the front patch 155 so that the front and rear inclinations of the sock bottom 150 are made. The slope of the sock bottom 150 makes the calf muscles less used and the load applied to the calf muscles is reduced, thereby reducing muscle fatigue and making the legs slimmer.

5 is a diagram showing the configuration of a piezoelectric patch in a functional pilates socks capable of measuring body information.

The piezoelectric patch 159 according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5, supports power generation with the heating unit 210 and the smart sensor 130. The electric energy obtained through the piezoelectric patch 159 supports power generation by the heating unit 210 that may be included in the functional pilates socks 100 to maintain a constant temperature of the functional pilates socks 100 It supports to keep it above temperature. In addition, the electric energy obtained through the piezoelectric patch 159 supports power generation by the smart sensor 150 of the functional pilates socks 100, so that the smart sensor ( 150) operations are supported.

6 is a diagram showing the configuration of a smart sensor in a functional pilates socks capable of measuring body information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the smart sensor 130 transmits the user's body information data 330 acquired through the sensing unit 131 to the application 310. As shown in FIG. 6, the application 310 includes body information data 330, body information reference data 350, body information abnormality data detection unit 370, and body information abnormality data notification unit 390. Is composed.

The body information data 330 stores and manages the user's body information data 330 collected through the sensing unit 131, and the body information reference data 350 is preset or input general body information data. It relates to physical information data based on gender by age group. The body information abnormality data detection unit 370 compares the body information data 330 of the user with the body information reference data 350 and detects abnormal data when it is very out of the range of a predetermined reference value. The body information abnormality data notification unit 390 transmits the abnormal data detected by the body information abnormality data detection unit 370 to the user through the notification unit 133 of the smart sensor 130. Inform through.

7 is a diagram showing the configuration of a smart sensor in a functional pilates socks capable of measuring body information according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, the smart sensor 130 transmits the body information data 330 of the learner (user) obtained through the sensing unit 130 to the application 310, ) Support to make management more efficient. Therefore, the instructor manages various events by utilizing customized management for each student (user) and physical ability improvement for each student (user). The application 310 may include a student body data 410, a student exercise data 430, a student management unit 450, and an exercise management unit 470, and attach the smart sensor 130 to the student during exercise ( It collects exercise performance for each user), converts physical ability improvement and student (user) characteristics into data, and provides it to academy business operators such as companies to provide personalized education services.

The above description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to understand that it can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. will be. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not limiting. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as being distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims to be described later, and all changes or modified forms derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

100 Functional Pilates Socks
110 Socks body part
111 Front
111a shear ring
111b rear end ring
113 Main body non-slip
130 smart sensor
131 detector
133 Notification
150 sock bottom
151 Floor shear
151a shear non-slip
153 heel
153a heel non-slip
155 shear patch
157 rear patch
159 Piezo Patch
210 Heating part
310 Applications
330 body information data
350 body information reference data
370 Body information abnormal data detection unit
390 body information abnormal data notification unit
Physical data for 410 students
Exercise data for 430 students
450 Student Management Department
470 Movement Management Department

Claims (7)

Socks suitable for indoor exercise using mats including Pilates exercise and exercise equipment,
Socks main body including; at least a part of the front part is opened to expose the toes; And,
Including; a sock bottom portion surrounding the sole of the foot and connected to the sock body portion,
The front part,
A front end ring and a rear end ring that partially divides a plurality of toes into a plurality of areas to provide a comfortable fit and ventilation; And
Includes; a smart sensor disposed on the shear ring to which the big toe is separated to detect biometric information,
The smart sensor,
It is disposed on the shear ring and has a semi-ring shape surrounding the user's big toe,
A sensing unit including a sensor for recognizing the user's biometric information therein, and disposed at a portion where the instep of the big toe touches; And,
Including; a notification unit for notifying the user of the abnormal data when the user's data exceeds or falls below a certain value and range is detected using preset standard data
A business operator that provides personalized education services including posture correction by transmitting the student's body information data and exercise data acquired through the sensing unit to an application to convert the exercise performance, physical ability improvement and characteristics of each student during exercise into data. Support students to manage students more efficiently,
The bottom of the socks,
The sole of the foot is divided into two areas, the front and the back, and the front end of the floor; And the heel; and
A shear non-slip protruding in a certain shape on the surface of the bottom shear portion corresponding to the front end portion and formed in a repetitive pattern;
A heel non-slip that has the same shape as the shear non-slip or is designed in a different shape on a heel portion corresponding to the rear end;
A shear patch having a height of a predetermined thickness and detachable to the bottom shear portion; And,
Further including; a rear patch that has a set height of a predetermined thickness and is detachable to the heel portion,
In order to prevent water film phenomenon caused by sweat or water, absorb sweat well and prevent slipping, the shear non-slip and/or the heel non-slip are interwoven with thermoplastic polyurethane coated yarn and uncoated yarn to secure breathability. Formed into fine pores,
At least one of the shape and height of the front end patch and at least one of the shape and height of the rear end patch are formed to be different from each other to hold and correct the posture of the student,
By placing a height outside the bottom of the socks to increase the inclination toward the outside, the weight axis is moved to the inside of the leg close to the center of the body, so that correct posture correction is made, or the thickness of the shear patch Functional pilates, characterized in that the thickness of the rear patch is set to be thicker so that the inclination of the forefoot and the back of the bottom of the sock is made to reduce the load on the calf muscle and reduce the fatigue of the muscle, thereby making the leg slim Amount - say.
delete delete The method of claim 1,
The shear non-slip and/or heel non-slip,
Functional pilates socks comprising at least one; piezoelectric patch for converting a user's movement into electrical energy.
delete The method of claim 1,
The sock body part,
Functional Pilates socks, characterized in that it further comprises a non-slip body with a non-slip function to prevent the socks from being peeled off during the user's exercise at the top finishing end.
The method of claim 6,
The main body non-slip,
Functional Pilates socks, characterized in that it contains a; conductive material that supports the detection of biometric information.

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