TWI584852B - (2) - Google Patents

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Protective gear (2)

The present invention relates to a protective gear, especially a wearable protective device that does not require a fastening tape or a buckle. When the protective device is used, it can be quiet and has a comprehensive adhesive effect.

According to the occasion of the use of protective gear by our people, more common ones, such as wristbands, elbow pads, knee pads, waist protectors or ankle guards, can be described as dazzling.

Conventional protective gear mainly comprises cutting and sewing a sheet-like elastic body, and a protective tape is sewn on the appropriate surface and the movable end to fix and fasten the protective device to the user. In order to firmly bind the brace to a part of the human body that is repeatedly moved, such as a knee or an ankle, the brace even uses a buckle to make the brace have a double binding effect. Therefore, most of the conventional protective gears are provided with a fastening tape at the movable end and the corresponding position, so as to achieve the purpose of fastening each other and fixing the protective gear. However, the significant disadvantages of this protective gear are as follows:

1. The friction coefficient of the material used for the protective gear is about 0.5 or less. Therefore, the adhesive tape provided on the appropriate surface and the movable end of the protective gear can be partially adhered, and the comprehensive adhesive effect cannot be achieved;

2, the wrap layer of the protective gear often causes sliding slack due to physical activity, thereby losing the function of the protective gear;

3. The hook surface and the loop surface of the adhesive tape on the protective device are limited by the small area of the adhesive fastener, and the position is not easy to be worn, so that the wearing is uncomfortable;

4. The harsh sound of the adhesive strip on the protective cover is greatly limited, and the scope of its use is greatly limited;

5, the thick adhesive tape affects the comfort of wearing the protective gear, and is easy to hook clothes;

6. The protective gear is easy to be invalid due to the adhesion of the adhesive tape to the foreign body, thereby losing the binding function.

Conventional protective gears, such as wristbands, are provided with a fastening strip, which not only increases the material cost, but also makes the wristband rough and increases the sewing cost; in addition, the use of the fastening tape can only reach The partial adhesive effect makes it necessary to prepare wristbands of various sizes, such as XL, L, M and S. It is also difficult to achieve full adhesion and fine adjustment to provide the needs of different users, and it is urgent to improve.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a protective device having an innovative structure of a wearable elastic tubular body and a stretchable high friction coefficient sheet body, so that the protector can be used without using fasteners such as a fastening tape or a buckle. Provides comprehensive and stable taut, adhesive and freely adjust the tightness of each part.

The secondary purpose of this case is to provide a protective gear that can easily complete the wearing of wrist protectors such as wristbands and elbow pads with one hand, so that the protector has a soft and diverse appearance, thereby expanding the use range of the protector.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a brace. After the end opening of the elastic tubular body is folded, the formed reversed portion forms a double-layered tubular body together with the elastic tubular body, except that the high friction coefficient sheet can be fixed. In addition to the active end of the body, it also provides additional restraint and support to the protected parts, such as the wrist and elbow, to enhance the function of the protective gear.

In order to achieve the foregoing objects, the technical means adopted in the present invention is to provide a protective device comprising an elastic tubular body having at least one end portion forming an opening; and at least one high friction coefficient sheet-like body having a top and a bottom surface in contact with each other a friction coefficient greater than 2.0, at least one fixed end of each of the sheet-like bodies is coupled to the appropriate position of the elastic tubular body, and the other side extends at least one movable end; wherein the width of each of the sheet-like bodies is smaller than that of the elastic tubular body Length, and after each movable end is wound around the surface of the elastic tubular body and/or the sheet body, the end opening of the elastic tubular body is folded to form a cover that can cover and press the movable ends The folding section enables the bottom surfaces of the movable ends to be firmly adhered to the top surface of the sheet body.

Another technical means adopted in the present invention is to provide a protective gear comprising: a high-friction coefficient elastic tubular body, the two side edges of which are provided with a zipper having at least one end closed, and the zipper is fastened to make the elastic tubular At least one end portion of the body forms an opening; and a high friction coefficient sheet-like body, the top and bottom surfaces of each other have a friction coefficient greater than 2.0, and the elastic tubular body and the sheet body are in contact with each other with a friction coefficient greater than 1.5, the sheet shape At least one fixed end of the body side is coupled to the appropriate position of the elastic tubular body, and the other side extends at least one movable end; wherein the width of the sheet body is smaller than the length of the elastic tubular body, and the movable ends are wound around After the surface of the elastic tubular body and/or the sheet-like body, the end opening of the elastic tubular body is folded to form a folding portion which can cover and press the movable ends, so that the bottom surfaces of the movable ends are It can be firmly adhered to the top surface of the sheet and the surface of the elastic tubular body.

1‧‧‧Flexible tubular body
11‧‧‧appropriate location
12, 12'‧‧‧ openings
13‧‧‧Reflexion
14‧‧‧Edges
2‧‧‧High coefficient of friction plate
21‧‧‧ active end
22‧‧‧ fixed end
31‧‧‧ zipper
32‧‧‧ zipper head

To further reveal the specific technical content of this case, please first refer to the schema, in which:
Figure 1 is a schematic view showing a first embodiment of the brace of the present invention;
2a and 2b are schematic views showing the operation flow of the first embodiment of the protective device wrapped around the wrist;
Figure 3 is a schematic view showing a second embodiment of the protective device of the present invention;
Figure 4 is a schematic view of the third embodiment of the brace of the present case and as a knee protector;
Figure 5 is a schematic view of the third embodiment of the protective device of the present invention after being wound around the knee and folding up the opening of the end portion of the elastic tubular body;
Figure 6 is a schematic view of the fourth embodiment of the protective device of the present invention worn on the palm of the hand;
Figure 7 is a schematic view showing the fifth embodiment of the protective device of the present invention as an elastic sleeve for preventing a calf varicose or a burn patient;
Fig. 8 is a schematic view showing the fifth embodiment of the protective device of the present invention after being wound around the lower leg and folding down the opening of the end portion of the elastic tubular body.

As shown in FIG. 1, the protective device of the present invention comprises an elastic tubular body 1 and a high friction coefficient sheet body 2.

The elastic tubular body 1 is a textile having appropriate elasticity, for example, a polyurethane containing PU or other elastic fibers such as Spandex or Lycra (trade name of Lycra, Dupont, USA). Knitted textiles. Wherein, the elastic tubular body 1 is selected from a knitted textile having a polyurethane (PU) elastic fiber, and the knitted textile contains at least 3% of polyurethane (PU) elastic fiber, and other components Then, it is a fiber such as cotton, wool, nylon or Tedron; or the elastic tubular body 1 is a two-layer knitted textile in which two-phase knitted fabric is bonded, for example, the elastic tubular body 1 is selected from two-phase knitting. Two-layer knit textiles made of textiles, while other components are cotton, wool, nylon or Tedron. Wherein, the double-layer knitted textile is sandwiched with a polymer elastomer, such as a sheet of a neoprene rubber or a polyurethane having a hole to increase the elastic tubular body. 1 elasticity.

In fact, the material selected for the elastic tubular body 1 is not limited to the aforementioned knitted textile, and it is also a polymer elastomer, for example, selected from the group consisting of silicone rubber, polyalkylene or equivalent.

Referring to FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 a and FIG. 2 b , the elastic tubular body 1 has an opening 12 at least at one end thereof, and a suitable position 11 in the radial direction of the circumference, for example, an upper portion and/or a lower portion, for example, a seam or a strip. The fixed end 22 of the sheet 2 having a high coefficient of friction. The width of the high friction coefficient sheet 2 is preferably smaller than the length of the elastic tubular body 1. For example, the length of the elastic tubular body 1 is twice or more than the width of the high friction coefficient sheet 2.

When the high friction coefficient sheet 2 is implemented, it is selected from a knitted fabric having appropriate elasticity, a woven fabric having appropriate tensile properties, a woven and knitted fabric, or a two-phase knitted textile with appropriate elasticity. Double-layer knit textiles. Wherein, the aforementioned textile has a fiber size of less than 5 Denier. Furthermore, the top and bottom surfaces of the high friction coefficient sheet 2 have a friction coefficient of more than 2.0, and each of the sheet bodies 2 has at least one fixed end 22 and at least one movable end 21 formed therein.

As shown in FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b, the bottom and the top end of the elastic tubular body 1 respectively have a first opening 12 and a second opening 12'. When the brace is used, first, the palm is inserted through the first opening 12 of the elastic tubular body 1 and protrudes from the second opening 12' to set the elastic tubular body 1 on the palm and the wrist. Then, the movable end 21 of the high friction coefficient sheet 2 is wound around the surface of the elastic tubular body 1 and/or the sheet body 2 on the wrist to form at least one winding layer, and finally folded down to the palm of the hand. The second opening 12 ′ of the elastic tubular body 1 is disposed, and the second opening 12 ′ is passed over the first opening 12 to form a reversed portion 13 , and covered by the folded portion 13 and pressed The friction coefficient sheet body 2 and the movable end 21 thereof are arranged to fix the movable end 21 to the bottom surface of the folding portion 13 so that the bottom surface of the movable end portion 21 can be firmly adhered to the top surface of the sheet-like body 2 (as shown in the figure). 2b), this action, so that the protector does not need the fasteners or buckles and other fasteners, that is, the minimum component can achieve a comprehensive adhesive effect, and can ensure that the protector can be tightly attached to the wrist, To form a wristband.

In particular, the high-friction coefficient sheet 2 is based on the patent application No. M263013 owned by the applicant of the present application (corresponding to the Chinese Patent No. 200420013771.6 and the US Patent No. 7,231,789), and the national patent notice. Patent No. I376210 (corresponding to China Patent Application No. 200910002620.8 and US Patent Application No. 12/642,847), and National Patent Publication No. I388291 (corresponding to China Patent No. 200910150810.4 and US Patent No. 12/792,897) Patent application (approved and approved) and the patent application No. 099135686 (corresponding to the patent application No. 201010525571.9 and the US Patent Application No. 13/277,398) The top and bottom surfaces of the fastener fabric are respectively provided with a hook structure having a fiber size of about 3.125 denier, and a ring structure having a fiber size of less than about 1 denier, when the hook tissue is in contact with the loop tissue. When the hook fiber is hooked or entangled by the ring of the ring structure, the fastener can be formed without the fastener or the buckle. Sexual sticky effect.

As shown in FIG. 3, it is a schematic view of the second embodiment of the protective device of the present invention. The difference between the present embodiment and the foregoing embodiment is that the elastic tubular body 1 has a vivid color and a pattern, and the outer edge of the second opening 12' Embroidered, lace and other trims are also available. When the folding portion 13 covers and presses the sheet body 2 and the movable end 21 thereof, the second opening 12' and the trim 14 pass over the first opening 12, so that the high friction coefficient sheet 2 is hidden. The bottom surface of the reflexed section 13 of the elastic tubular body 1 can provide an aesthetically pleasing visual effect, so that the brace can be an ornament and can be worn with a sense of fashion.

4 and FIG. 5, which is a schematic view of a third embodiment of the protective device of the present invention. The difference between the present embodiment and the foregoing embodiment is that the high friction coefficient sheet body 2 has two pairs of symmetric or asymmetric lengths. The movable end 21 of the X" type and interlockable, and the fixed end 22 of the center thereof are combined, for example, sewn or adhered to the upper surface of the elastic tubular body 1. In use, the elastic tubular body 1 is worn over the knee by the first and second openings 12, 12', and then the movable end 21 of the high friction coefficient sheet 2 is tied according to the intended tightness and position. On the surface of the elastic tubular body 1 and/or the sheet body 2, finally, the second opening 12' of the bottom end of the elastic tubular body 1 is folded upward, so that the second opening 12' passes over the first opening 12 The formed folded-back section 13 will cover and compress the sheet-like body 2 and its movable end 21 so that the sheet-like body 2 does not slip. In this way, the protector does not need the fasteners such as the fastening tape or the buckle, that is, the minimum component can achieve a comprehensive adhesive effect, and the protective device can be tightly fastened to the knee to form a knee brace.

As shown in FIG. 6, which is a schematic view of a fourth embodiment of the protective device of the present invention, the difference between the present embodiment and the foregoing embodiment is that the appropriate position 11 of the palm-shaped elastic tubular body 1, for example, the lower portion is combined with a high friction coefficient sheet-like body. 2. In use, the palm-shaped elastic tubular body 1 is firstly sleeved on the palm and the wrist by the first opening 12, and the fingers are extended from the plurality of second openings 12' preset by the opposite ends of the first opening 12. . Next, the high friction coefficient sheet 2 is wound around the surface of the elastic tubular body 1 on the wrist to form at least one winding layer, and finally the first opening 12 at the bottom end of the elastic tubular body 1 is folded upward and over the The sheet-like body 2 covers the formed reflexed section 13 and presses the movable end 21 of the sheet-like body 2 so as to fix the movable end 21 to the bottom surface of the re-folding section 13 so that the bottom surface of the movable end 21 can Firmly adhered to the top surface of the sheet body 2. In this way, the protector does not need the fasteners such as the fastening tape or the buckle, that is, the minimum component can achieve a comprehensive adhesive effect, and the protective device can be tightly bound to the wrist to form a wristband. .

As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 , which is a schematic view of the fifth embodiment of the protective device of the present invention, the difference between the present embodiment and the foregoing embodiment is that the elastic tubular body 1 can be customized according to actual needs, for example, when the patient is burnt. The special elastic coat that must be worn when the wound heals. When the elastic tubular body 1 is not in use, it is in a partially expanded configuration, and the two side edges thereof are combined with a zipper 31 having a zipper head 32 and at least one end of which is in a closed configuration. In use, the partially unfolded elastic tubular body 1 is sleeved on the lower leg, and the zipper 31 is fastened to form a fitted elastic tubular body 1. The appropriate position 11 of the elastic tubular body 1, for example, the bottom portion is combined with the height. The fixed end 22 of the friction coefficient sheet 2 is then wound and tied to the surface of the elastic tubular body 1 according to the intended tightness and position to form a partial compression Preventing the hypertrophy of the scar, and finally folding the second opening 12' of the top end of the elastic tubular body 1 downward, since the coefficient of friction between the elastic tubular body 1 and the high friction coefficient sheet 2 is greater than 1.5, The reflexed section 13 formed by the elastic tubular body 1 can cover, buckle and press the movable end 21 so that the flap 2 and its movable end 21 do not slip. In this way, the protector does not need the fastening component such as the fastening tape or the buckle, that is, the minimum average component or the partial reinforcing adhesive effect can be achieved with the least component, and the protective device can be tightly fastened to the lower leg. To form a sock.

Therefore, according to the implementation of the present invention, it can be widely used for, for example, but not limited to, the protective parts of various parts of the body, and can also be used as an article of different fields such as a tourniquet or a fixing belt of a cold and hot bag. Since the film has the function of high friction coefficient on the surface of the sheet, it is quiet and silent during use, and can achieve a comprehensive adhesive effect, and can eliminate the use of annoying fasteners such as buckles or buckles, and improve the conventional protective gear. Only the defects of partial adhesives greatly exceed the functions and qualities of these conventional protective gear products.

The disclosure of the present invention is a preferred embodiment. Any change or modification of the present invention originating from the technical idea of the present invention and being easily inferred by those skilled in the art will not deviate from the scope of patent rights of the present invention.

1‧‧‧Flexible tubular body

11‧‧‧appropriate location

12, 12’ ‧ ‧ openings

13‧‧‧Reflexion

2‧‧‧High coefficient of friction plate

21‧‧‧ active end

22‧‧‧ fixed end

Claims (18)

A brace includes: an elastic tubular body having at least one end portion forming an opening; and at least one high friction coefficient plate-like body having a hook portion structure having a plurality of root fibers and a bottom surface and a bottom surface respectively a loop structure of a plurality of loops, wherein the loop fibers are hooked or entangled by the loops to form a comprehensive adhesive effect, so that the two loops are in contact with each other. The friction coefficient of the sheet is greater than 2.0, and at least one fixed end of each of the sheet bodies is coupled to an appropriate position of the elastic tubular body, and the other side extends at least one movable end; wherein the width of each of the sheet bodies is smaller than The length of the elastic tubular body, and after the movable end is wound around the surface of the elastic tubular body and/or the sheet body, the opening of the elastic tubular body is folded to form a covering and pressing A reversed section of the movable end enables the bottom surface of each movable end to be firmly adhered to the top surface of the sheet body. The brace of claim 1, wherein the elastic tubular system is selected from the group consisting of knitted textiles having polyurethane (PU) elastic fibers, and the textile contains at least 3% of polyurethane (PU) elastic fiber, and other components are cotton, wool, nylon or Tedron. The brace of claim 1, wherein the elastic tubular system is selected from the group consisting of two-phase knit textiles having polyurethane (PU) elastic fibers and double-layer knitted textiles, and The textile contains at least 3% polyurethane (PU) elastic fibers, while the other components are fibers such as cotton, wool, nylon or Tedron. The protective device according to claim 1, wherein the elastic tubular system is selected from the group consisting of two-phase knitted textiles, and the two-layer knitted textile is sandwiched with a polymeric elastomer. The polymeric elastomer is a sheet of a neoprene rubber or a polyurethane having a pore. The protective gear according to claim 1, wherein the high friction coefficient sheet system is selected from the group consisting of a knitted fabric having appropriate elasticity, a woven fabric having appropriate tensile properties, a woven and knitted fabric, or having appropriate Elastic two-phase knitting A two-layer knit textile that is laminated to a fabric having a fiber size of less than 5 Denier. The brace of claim 1, wherein the fixed end of the high friction coefficient sheet is sewn or adhered to the proper position of the elastic tubular body. The brace of claim 1, wherein the high friction coefficient sheet has two pairs of movable ends that are symmetric or asymmetric in length and interlockable, and the fixed ends of the center of the sheet are sewn. Or adhered to the appropriate position of the elastic tubular body. The brace of claim 1, wherein the length of the elastic tubular body is twice or more the width of the high friction coefficient sheet. The brace of claim 1, wherein the outer edge of the opening is additionally provided with a trim. A brace comprising: a high-friction coefficient elastic tubular body having a zipper at least one end of which is closed at both side edges, the zipper being fastened to form an opening at least one end portion of the elastic tubular body; a high friction coefficient sheet body having a hook portion structure having a plurality of root fibers and a ring portion having a plurality of loops respectively when the hook portion and the loop portion are in contact with each other, The ruthenium fibers are hooked or entangled by the loops to form a comprehensive adhesive effect, so that the friction coefficient of the two is greater than 2.0, and the friction coefficient of the elastic tubular body and the sheet body is greater than each other. 1.5, at least one fixed end of one side of the sheet body is coupled to an appropriate position of the elastic tubular body, and the other side extends at least one movable end; wherein the width of the sheet body is smaller than the length of the elastic tubular body, After the movable end is wound around the surface of the elastic tubular body and/or the sheet-like body, the opening of the elastic tubular body is folded to form a reflexed section which can cover and crush each movable end. Make each event The bottom surface of the end can be firmly adhered to the top surface of the sheet body and the surface of the elastic tubular body. The brace of claim 10, wherein the elastic tubular system is selected from the group consisting of knitted textiles having polyurethane (PU) elastic fibers, and the textile contains at least 3% of polyurethane (PU) elastic fiber, and other components are cotton, wool, nylon or Tedron. The brace of claim 10, wherein the elastic tubular system is selected from the group consisting of two-phase knit textiles having polyurethane (PU) elastic fibers and double-layer knitted textiles, and The textile contains at least 3% polyurethane (PU) elastic fibers, while the other components are fibers such as cotton, wool, nylon or Tedron. The protective device according to claim 10, wherein the elastic tubular system is selected from the group consisting of two-phase knitted textiles and a two-layer knitted textile, and the double-layer knitted textile is sandwiched with a polymer elastic The polymer elastomer is a sheet of a neoprene rubber or a polyurethane having a pore. The protective gear according to claim 10, wherein the high friction coefficient sheet system is selected from the group consisting of a knitted fabric having appropriate elasticity, a woven fabric having appropriate tensile properties, a woven and knitted fabric, or having appropriate A two-layer knit textile in which two elastic knit textiles are bonded together, and the fibers have a fiber size of less than 5 Denier. The brace of claim 10, wherein the fixed end of the high friction coefficient sheet is sewn or adhered to the proper position of the elastic tubular body. The brace of claim 10, wherein the high friction coefficient sheet has two pairs of movable ends that are symmetric or asymmetric in length and interlockable, and the fixed end of the sheet is in the center Sew or stick to the appropriate position of the elastic tubular body. The brace of claim 10, wherein the elastic tubular body is twice or more the length of the high friction coefficient sheet. The brace of claim 10, wherein the outer edge of the opening is additionally provided with a trim.