US20100122396A1 - Sports glove - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a sports glove, more specifically to a sports glove made of hardly-slippery natural leather providing a good fit.
- a glove stitched such that a leather grain side is left to be located on a surface of the glove is known as the sports glove made of the natural leather, and various proposals have been made to improve the hard-slipperiness and the good fit.
- a grain side is disposed on a backside of the glove, whereby the glove is hardly slippery even when the glove gets wet and a good fit is given to a hand.
- a sports glove having a leather member disposed on a palmar side, the leather member being made of natural leather and having a front side and a backside each applied with a grain side.
- the grain side can be applied to the surface in contact with the hand on the palmar side of the glove, and the grain side can also be applied to the surface of the glove in contact with the member such as a bat.
- the slipperiness can be suppressed between the hand and the glove as well as between the glove and the member such as the bat, and the good fit can be provided because the grain side constitutes the surface in contact with the hand.
- the sports glove according to the aspect of the present invention may include a palmar portion that covers a palm; and a finger portion that covers fingers, wherein the leather member is disposed on at least part of a palmar side of the finger portion and in at least part of the palmar portion.
- the leather member can be disposed on regions of the palmar portion and finger portion, which influence the hard-slipperiness, because a player lays stress on the regions when grasping the bat.
- the sports glove according to the aspect of the present invention may include a palmar portion that covers a palm, wherein the leather member is disposed on at least part of the palmar portion.
- the leather member can be disposed on regions of the palmar portion and finger portion, which influence the hard-slipperiness, because the player lays stress on the regions when grasping the bat.
- a stitch may be formed on the leather member.
- the leather member in which the grain sides are applied to both the surfaces that is, the member in which the two pieces of natural leather are overlapped with the grain side orientated toward an outer circumference
- the stitched portion is fixed to the stitched portion. Therefore, a possibility of generating the slipperiness between the glove and the hand or between the glove and the member such as the bat can be reduced. The generation of the slipperiness is caused by a deviation between the two pieces of natural leather of the leather member.
- the stitch may be formed so as to be gradually brought closer to a wrist from a thumb toward a little finger in the leather member.
- the stitch is formed along a direction (bat extended direction) in which the largest centrifugal force is applied, so that the problem such as the deviation between the pieces of natural leather constituting the leather member having the both grain sides due to the centrifugal force can be prevented from being generated.
- the sports glove according to the aspect of the present invention may include a finger portion that covers fingers, wherein the leather member is disposed on at least part of a palmar side of the finger portion.
- the slipperiness can be suppressed in the finger portion in which particularly sensitive feeling is required when the player grasps the bat.
- a stitch may be formed on the leather member.
- the two pieces of natural leather constituting the leather member can be prevented from deviating when the player uses the sports glove.
- the existence of the portion provided with the stitch can effectively suppress the slipperiness between the leather member and the hand and/or between the leather member and the bat when the player grasps the bat.
- the stitch may be formed so as to be extended in a direction intersecting an extended direction of the finger portion in the leather member.
- the stitch is formed along the direction (bat extended direction) in which the largest centrifugal force is applied, so that the problem such as the deviation between the pieces of natural leather constituting the leather member having the both grain sides due to the centrifugal force can be prevented from being generated.
- the hardly-slippery sports glove having the excellent fit can be realized.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a palmar of a sports glove according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a backside of the sports glove of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a first modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a second modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a third modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a fourth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a fifth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a sixth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a seventh modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an eighth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a ninth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a tenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an eleventh modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a twelfth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing a thirteenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing a fourteenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing a fifteenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing a sixteenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing a seventeenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing an eighteenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing a nineteenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 26 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 28 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram showing a first modification of the sports glove of FIG. 28 .
- FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram showing a second modification of the sports glove of FIG. 28 .
- FIG. 31 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 32 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 33 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 34 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 35 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 36 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 37 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 38 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 39 is a schematic diagram showing a first modification of the sports glove of FIG. 38 .
- FIG. 40 is a schematic diagram showing a second modification of the sports glove of FIG. 38 .
- FIG. 41 is a schematic diagram showing a measuring apparatus used in an experiment.
- FIG. 42 is a graph showing experimental result.
- FIG. 43 is a graph showing experimental result.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a palmar of a sports glove according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a backside of the sports glove of FIG. 1 . Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- a palmar portion 2 and palmar sides of a middle finger 13 , a ring finger 14 , and a little finger 15 are made of both-grain-side natural leather (leather member in which two pieces of natural leather are overlapped such that grain sides are applied to a front side and a backside) that is of the feature of the present invention on a palmar of a sports glove 1 .
- a palmar side of an index finger 12 , a thumb 11 , and a thumb base portion 16 connected to thumb 11 are formed by a member (for example, natural leather or artificial leather) that is different from the both-grain-side natural leather.
- a hem rubber 7 is disposed on an end portion of a wrist insertion portion 5 of sports glove 1 .
- index finger 12 Side portions of index finger 12 , middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 are formed by finger gore portions 3 in which different natural leather, artificial leather, or cloth is disposed.
- Stitches 21 a to 21 c that are of seams are formed in palmar portion 2 .
- Stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed so as to be gradually brought closer to wrist insertion portion 5 from the thumb toward the little finger, while stitches 21 a to 21 c obliquely traverse palmar portion 2 .
- a back portion 4 of sports glove 1 is made of natural leather or other pieces of synthetic fiber.
- a wrist belt 6 is disposed on hem rubber 7 , and one end of wrist belt 6 is detachable.
- the both-grain-side natural leather is applied to palmar portion 2 and the palmar sides of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 . Therefore, the slipperiness can be reduced between the glove and the hand inside the glove, and the slipperiness can also be reduced between the glove and a member (such as a bat) that a gloved player grasps.
- the generation of the problem such that the two pieces of leather constituting the both-grain-side natural leather are deviated during use can be suppressed by forming stitches 21 a to 21 c .
- stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed along a direction (bat extended direction when the player swings the bat while wearing sports glove 1 ) in which the largest centrifugal force is applied during bat swing, the deviation between the two pieces of leather constituting the both-grain-side natural leather can be suppressed in the centrifugal direction by minimum necessary stitches 21 a to 21 c.
- the slipperiness can be reduced between the hand and sports glove 1 as well as between the sports glove 1 and the member such as the bat, and the good fit can be provided because the grain side is applied to the surface in contact with the hand.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a first modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIGS. 3 to 30 correspond to FIG. 1
- FIGS. 3 to 30 show the palmar side of the sports glove.
- the sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 3 basically has a configuration similar to that of the sports glove shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , but the sports glove 1 of FIG. 3 differs from the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 in dispositions of the stitches 21 a to 21 c on the palmar side. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 3 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed so as to be extended toward wrist insertion portion 5 along the directions toward hem rubber 7 from leading end portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 , that is, along the extended directions (orthogonal to a width direction) in central portions in the width directions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 .
- stitches 21 a to 21 c are inserted in the direction of impact that is received by the hand grasping a grip portion of the bat when the bat contacts a ball (in striking the ball), which allows the deviation to be reduced between sports glove 1 and the bat or between the two pieces of leather constituting the both-grain-side natural leather.
- a stretch of the both-grain-side natural leather constituting palmar portion 2 can be reduced when sports glove 1 is used.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 4 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 4 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in shapes of stitches 21 a to 21 c formed on the palmar-side leather member made of the both-grain-side natural leather. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 4 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed along fingers from the leading end portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 , and stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed so as to be bent toward thumb 11 in palmar portion 2 . Therefore, as with sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 3 , the player is easy to grasp the bat by the hand while wearing sports glove 1 by forming stitches 21 a to 21 c in the direction substantially similar to that of the stitch on the back portion shown in FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a third modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 5 , a third modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 5 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 4
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 5 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 4 in the shapes of stitches 21 a to 21 c . That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 5 , after stitches 21 a to 21 c are extended along fingers from the leading end portions to base portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 , and stitches 21 a to 21 c are bent toward thumb 11 while brought closer one another in palmar portion 2 . Therefore, the effect similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 4 can be obtained.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a fourth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 6 , a fourth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 6 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 6 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the shapes of stitches formed on the palmar-side leather member made of the both-grain-side natural leather. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 6 , (as with the sports glove 1 shown in FIG.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a fifth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 7 , a fifth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 7 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 3
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 7 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 3 in that the both-grain-side natural leather is also used in the palmar-portion-side surface of index finger 12 and a stitch 21 e is formed toward the base from the leading end portion in index finger 12 . Therefore, the player grasps the bat more strongly because stitches 21 a to 21 e are formed for four fingers from index finger 12 to little finger 15 .
- stitches 21 a to 21 c are inserted in the direction of impact that is received by the hand grasping the grip portion of the bat when the bat contacts the ball (in striking the ball), which allows the deviation to be reduced between sports glove 1 and the bat or between the two pieces of leather constituting the both-grain-side natural leather.
- the stretch of the both-grain-side natural leather constituting palmar portion 2 can be reduced when sports glove 1 is used.
- the palmar side of index finger 12 may be formed by a member (such as normal natural leather in which the grain side is applied to the palmar portion or a floor side is applied to the palmar portion) different from the both-grain-side leather member.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a sixth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 8 , a sixth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 8 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 4
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 8 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 4 in the shapes of stitches 21 a to 21 c . That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 8 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are obliquely formed toward thumb 11 from side portions (side portions on the side opposite from thumb 11 ) of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 . Therefore, during the bat swing, the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constituting palmar portion 2 can be reduced in a torque direction when the torque (force in a twist direction) is applied to the bat.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a seventh modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 9 , a seventh modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 9 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 3
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 9 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 3 in the shapes of stitches 21 a to 21 c . That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 9 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed only on middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 , respectively.
- a stitch 21 i is formed in a portion corresponding to the base of each finger. Therefore, in the both-grain-side leather member disposed on the palmar side of the finger, the deviation between the two pieces of natural leather constituting the leather member can effectively be reduced by particularly forming stitches 21 a to 21 c on the palmar sides of the fingers.
- stitches 21 a to 21 c are inserted in the direction of impact that is received by the hand grasping the grip portion of the bat when the bat contacts the ball (in striking the ball), which allows the deviation to be reduced between sports glove 1 and the bat on the palmar sides of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 .
- FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an eighth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 10 , an eighth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 10 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 9
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 10 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 9 in the shapes of stitches 21 a to 21 c . That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 10 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are obliquely formed toward thumb 11 , that is, from a side portion (side portions on the side opposite from thumb 11 ) of each finger to the other side portion located close to thumb 11 . Further, stitch 21 i that is substantially perpendicular to the extended portion of each finger is formed in each of the base portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 .
- the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constituting the palmar sides of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 can be reduced in a torque direction when the torque (force in the twist direction) is applied to the bat.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a ninth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 11 , a ninth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 11 basically has a configuration similar to those of sports gloves 1 shown in FIG. 10
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 11 differs from sports gloves 1 shown in FIG. 10 in that plural stitches 21 a to 21 c and 21 g to 21 h are formed on middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 , respectively. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 11 , each two of stitches 21 a to 21 c and 21 f to 21 h are obliquely formed from little finger 15 toward thumb 11 (so as to intersect the extended direction of each finger). Therefore, the effect similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 10 can also be obtained.
- the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constituting palmar sides of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 can be reduced in the torque direction when the torque (force in the twist direction) is applied to the bat.
- the number of stitches on each of the fingers may be at least three, or the number of stitches may depend on the finger.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a tenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 12 , a tenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 12 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 9
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 12 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 9 in that obliquely formed stitches 21 f to 21 h (in the direction intersecting the extended direction of each finger) are formed toward thumb 11 from the side portion in the middle of each finger in addition to stitches 21 a to 21 c that are formed in the extended direction of each finger in each of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 . Therefore, the effects provided by sports gloves 1 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 can simultaneously be obtained.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an eleventh modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 13 , an eleventh modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 13 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 3
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 13 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 3 in the shapes of stitches 21 a to 21 c formed in palmar portion 2 . That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 17 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are substantially formed along the extended direction of each of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 in palmar portion 2 , and stitches 21 a to 21 c are not extended to finger tip sides from stitches 21 i formed in the base portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 . From the different standpoint, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG.
- stitches 21 a to 21 c are substantially linearly formed toward hem rubber 7 from the substantial centers of the base portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 in palmar portion 2 . Therefore, stitches 21 a to 21 c are inserted in the direction of impact that is received by the hand grasping the grip portion of the bat when the bat contacts the ball (in striking the ball), which allows the deviation to be reduced between sports glove 1 and the bat or between the two pieces of leather constituting the both-grain-side natural leather.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a twelfth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 14 , a twelfth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 14 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 13
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 14 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 13 in the shapes of stitches 21 a to 21 c . That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 14 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed along fingers from the leading end portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 , and stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed from the base portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 so as to be gradually away from thumb 11 . Stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed so as to be curved. Therefore, during the bat swing, the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constituting palmar portion 2 can be reduced in the torque direction when the torque (force in the twist direction) is applied to the bat.
- FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing a thirteenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 15 , a thirteenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 15 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the shapes of stitches formed on palmar portion 2 .
- stitches 21 a to 21 c are obliquely formed toward the little finger from index finger 12 so as to be gradually brought closer to hem rubber 7 in the region made of the both-grain-side natural leather, that is, in palmar portion 2 , middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 .
- Dead ends (end portions closest to hem rubber 7 ) of stitches 21 a to 21 f are formed so as to be connected to the side portion of little finger 15 of the glove. Therefore, during the bat swing, the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constituting palmar portion 2 can be reduced in the torque direction when the torque (force in the twist direction) is applied to the bat.
- FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing a fourteenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 16 , a fourteenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 10
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 15 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 10 in the shapes of stitches 21 a to 21 c formed on middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 . That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 16 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed along fingers from the leading end portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 , and stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed so as to be obliquely brought closer to hem rubber 7 from the side portions, located closer to thumb 11 , of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 .
- stitches 21 a to 21 c respectively intersect the extended directions of the fingers, and stitches 21 a to 21 c are obliquely formed so as to be gradually brought closer to the bases of the fingers from index finger 12 toward little finger 15 . Therefore, during the bat swing, the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constituting palmar portion 2 can be reduced in the torque direction when the torque (force in the twist direction) is applied to the bat.
- FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing a fifteenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 17 , a fifteenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 14
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 17 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 14 in the shapes of stitches 21 a to 21 c formed in palmar portion 2 . That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 17 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed so as to be obliquely and linearly extended from the central portions of the base portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 (so as to be gradually away from thumb 11 ). Therefore, during the bat swing, the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constituting palmar portion 2 can be reduced in the torque direction when the torque (force in the twist direction) is applied to the bat.
- FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing a sixteenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 18 , a sixteenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 17
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 18 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 17 in the shapes of stitches 21 a to 21 c formed in palmar portion 2 . That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 18 , two stitches 21 a and 21 b are obliquely formed along fingers from the central portions of the base portions of middle finger 13 and ring finger 14 (so as to be gradually away thumb 11 as stitches 21 a and 21 b are brought closer to hem rubber 7 ). Therefore, during the bat swing, the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constituting palmar portion 2 can be reduced in the torque direction when the torque (force in the twist direction) is applied to the bat.
- FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing a seventeenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 19 , a seventeenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 19 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in that stitches 21 d to 21 g are also formed on middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 . That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 24 , plural stitches 21 d to 21 g are formed in the directions intersecting the extended directions of the fingers in each of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 . Therefore, during the bat swing, the deviation of the both-grain-side leather member can be reduced in the centrifugal direction by forming the stitch along the centrifugal direction.
- FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing an eighteenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 20 , an eighteenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 20 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the shapes of stitches 21 a to 21 c formed on the palmar. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 20 , stitch 21 a is obliquely formed toward hem rubber 7 from the side portion of thumb 11 of middle finger 13 so as to be gradually away from thumb 11 .
- stitches 21 b and 21 c are obliquely formed toward thumb base portion 16 from the side portions of ring finger 14 and little finger 15 on the side opposite from thumb 11 . That is, stitch 21 a and stitches 21 b and 21 c are formed so as to intersect each other. Therefore, both the effects provided by sports gloves 1 shown in FIGS. 8 and 15 can be obtained.
- FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing a nineteenth modification of the sports glove of FIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring to FIG. 21 , a nineteenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.
- sports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 18
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 21 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 18 in that stitch 21 c along the extended direction of little finger 15 toward hem rubber 7 from the center of the base portion of the little finger 15 . Therefore, both the effects provided by sports gloves 1 shown in FIGS. 8 and 15 can be obtained. Further, stitches 21 a to 21 c intersect one another at a point that is easily broken by the bat swing (little-finger-side (outside) region of palmar portion 2 ), which allows the point to be reinforced.
- FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 22 , a sports glove according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 22 corresponds to FIG. 1 , and FIG. 22 shows the palmar of sports glove 1 .
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 22 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in that the member made of the both-grain-side natural leather is formed only in palmar portion 2 . That is, natural leather is used such that the grain side is disposed on the surface of thumb 11 , index finger 12 , middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 and the floor side is disposed inside the glove. Therefore, a seamed portion 30 is formed in the base portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 .
- Any one of the stitch configurations shown in FIGS. 3 to 21 may be applied to sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 22 .
- FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 23 , a sports glove according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 23 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in that the both-grain-side leather member is used only in the palmar sides of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 . That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 23 , the surface of palmar portion 2 is made of one piece of grain-side natural leather. Further, stitches 21 d to 21 j are formed on middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 so as to intersect the extended directions of the fingers (so as to be gradually brought closer to the base of the finger from thumb 11 toward little finger 15 ). The effect similar to those of sports gloves 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 can be obtained in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 23 .
- the palmar side of index finger 12 may be formed by the both-grain-side leather member. Any one of the stitch configurations shown in FIGS. 3 to 21 may be applied to sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 23 .
- FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 24 , a sports glove according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- sports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 24 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in that the both-grain-side leather member is used only in a thumb leading end portion 51 , an index finger leading end portion 52 , an middle finger leading end portion 53 , an ring finger leading end portion 54 , and an little finger leading end portion 55 .
- Thumb leading end portion 51 , index finger leading end portion 52 , middle finger leading end portion 53 , ring finger leading end portion 54 , and little finger leading end portion 55 are leading end portions of thumb 11 , index finger 12 , middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 .
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 24 The effect similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 can be obtained in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 24 .
- a force of the hand (hand compression) can efficiently be transmitted to the bat because the both-grain-side leather member is used in the fingertip portion to which a pressure is applied during the bat swing.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 24 is used in fielding, the both-grain-side natural leather is used in the finger portion to which the pressure is applied during the fielding, so that the deviation can be reduced between sports glove 1 and the glove in a catching motion.
- FIG. 25 a sports glove according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 25 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 25 , the both-grain-side leather members are used only in middle finger leading end portion 53 , ring finger leading end portion 54 , little finger leading end portion 55 , and a palmar-portion segment 56 .
- the palmar-portion segment 56 has a bent shape in which a horizontally extended portion and a vertically extended portion are connected. In the horizontally extended portion, the base portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 are extended.
- the vertically extended portion is extended toward hem rubber 7 from the neighborhood of the base portion of little finger 15 of the horizontally extended portion.
- the effect similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 can be obtained in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 25 .
- the fingertip on the palmar side, which is easily worn away by the use of sports glove 1 , and palmar-portion segment 56 are formed by the both-grain-side leather members. Therefore, the deviation can be reduced between the hand and the glove as well as between the glove and the member such as the bat, and the wear of sports glove 1 can be suppressed.
- FIG. 26 a sports glove according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 26 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 26 , the both-grain-side leather member is used only in palmar-portion segment 56 that is located below little finger 15 in palmar portion 2 . Palmar-portion segment 56 is disposed below little finger 15 in palmar portion 2 , and palmar-portion segment 56 is located while substantially facing thumb base portion 16 in the width direction of palmar portion 2 . In a planar shape, palmar-portion segment 56 has a substantially square shape.
- palmar-portion segment 56 In four sides of the outer shape of palmar-portion segment 56 , the long side is extended in the substantially same direction as the extended direction of little finger 15 .
- a seam is formed in an outer circumferential portion thereof in order to fix palmar-portion segment 56 .
- the stitch used in the fixation is disposed inside the outer circumferential portion of the both-grain-side leather member. Palmar-portion segment 56 is formed by the both-grain-side leather member, so that the batter can more securely perform the bat grip in the hand located below (the grip end side of the bat) when gripping the bat.
- the both-grain-side leather member is disposed on the portion (palmar-portion segment 56 of FIG. 26 ) in which the force is particularly concentrated in the sports glove against the force of pushing back the bat by the centrifugal force during the bat swing and the impact of the batting. Therefore, the bat can securely be gripped during the bat swing or batting.
- the portion in which the force is particularly concentrated in the sports glove can be specified by the following method.
- a detection sheet for example, Presscale (ultra low-pressure: two-sheet type): product of FUJIFILM Business Supply Co., Ltd) whose color is changed in response to the pressure adheres to a grip tape of the bat, and a batter swings the bat while grasping the bat grip by bare hands.
- the color of the detection sheet is changed in the grip portion to which the pressure is applied from bare hands by the swing.
- the portion in which the force is particularly concentrated during the swing can be specified from a positional relationship between the position of the color changed portion and the palmar portion of the hand by which the bat grip is grasped.
- FIG. 27 a sports glove according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 27 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 27 , the both-grain-side leather member is used only in a palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 that is located between index finger 12 and thumb base portion 16 (or thumb 11 ) in palmar portion 2 . Palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 is disposed from the base side of index finger 12 to thumb base portion 16 .
- a little-finger-side side portion of palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 has an outer circumferential shape that is substantially linearly extended toward thumb base portion 16 from between index finger 12 and middle finger 13 . Palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 is formed by the both-grain-side leather member, so that the batter can more securely perform the bat grip in the hand located above (the hitting side of the bat) when gripping the bat.
- the both-grain-side leather member is disposed on the portion (palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 of FIG. 27 ) in which the force is particularly concentrated in the sports glove against the force of pushing back the bat by the centrifugal force during the bat swing and the impact of the batting. Therefore, the bat can securely be gripped during the bat swing or batting.
- Palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 can be formed any planar shape.
- palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 may be formed in the shape in which the width (in the direction toward the wrist from the fingers) is increased toward the thumb from the little finger.
- FIG. 28 a sports glove according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 28 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 26 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 28 , the both-grain-side leather members are used in a middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 , a ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 , and a little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 in addition to palmar-portion fragment 56 located below little finger 15 in palmar portion 2 .
- Middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 , ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 , and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 are located on the palmar sides of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 .
- Middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 , ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 , and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 are extended from the leading end portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 to regions between second joint from the leading end portion and third joint, respectively.
- middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 When the batter is at the ready, middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 , ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 , and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 that are disposed across the bat from palmar-portion fragment 56 are also formed by the both-grain-side leather members, so that the batter can more stably perform the bat grip.
- sports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 28
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 29 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 28 in that palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 is formed by the both-grain-side leather member instead of palmar-portion fragment 56 shown in FIG. 28 .
- the configuration of palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 29 is basically similar to that of palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 27 .
- middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 when the batter is at the ready, middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 , ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 , and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 that are disposed across the bat from palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 are also formed by the both-grain-side leather members, so that the batter can more stably perform the bat grip.
- sports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 28
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 30 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 28 in that palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 is formed by the both-grain-side leather member in addition to palmar-portion fragment 56 shown in FIG. 28 .
- the configuration of palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 30 is basically similar to that of palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 27 . In the configuration of sports glove 1 shown in FIG.
- middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 when the batter is at the ready, middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 , ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 , and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 that are disposed across the bat from palmar-portion fragment 56 and palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 are also formed by the both-grain-side leather members, so that the batter can more stably perform the bat grip.
- the batter wears the sports glove on the hand (lower side) located closer to the grip end of the bat at the ready or when the batter wears the sports glove on the hand (upper side) located farther away from the grip end of the bat at the ready, the batter can more stably perform the bat grip. That is, the batter can more stably perform the bat grip in both the hands.
- Middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 , ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 , and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 that are formed by the both-grain-side leather members are disposed in sports glove 1 .
- only two of one of middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 , ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 , and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 may be disposed.
- Middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 , ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 , and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 may be disposed so as to be extended only to the leading end portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 , or middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 , ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 , and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 may be disposed so as to be extended to between a first joint from the leading end and a second joint.
- Middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 , ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 , and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 may be formed at different positions or in different sizes in middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 , respectively.
- Middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 , ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 , and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 may be formed so as to be extended toward the base sides of the fingers from not the leading end portions of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 , but the middle of the finger.
- Plural middle-finger palmar-side fragments 63 , ring-finger palmar-side fragments 64 , and little-finger palmar-side fragments 65 may be disposed on middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 , respectively.
- plural independent fragments fragments formed by the both-grain-side leather members may be dispersed.
- FIG. 31 a sports glove according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- sports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 26
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 31 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 26 in a shape of a palmar-portion fragment 66 formed by the both-grain-side leather member.
- palmar-portion fragment 66 an upper end (end portion on the fingers) is extended from below little finger 15 to below middle finger 13 in palmar portion 2 , and an outer circumference of the end portion of thumb 11 is inclined toward the wrist from the base of index finger 12 (so as to be gradually brought closer to little finger 15 ).
- palmar-portion fragment 66 is formed such that the width (in a longitudinal direction (direction from the fingers to the wrist) of palmar portion 2 ) of palmar-portion fragment 66 is gradually increased from thumb 11 toward little finger 15 .
- the end portion of little finger 15 of palmar-portion fragment 66 is extended to the end portion on little finger 15 of palmar portion 2 . Therefore, when the batter wears sports glove 1 on the hand that becomes an axis of the bat swing, the batter can improve the bat grip force in a region (end portion on the little finger of palmar portion 2 ) below little finger 15 .
- the region below little finger 15 becomes the axis of the bat swing.
- FIG. 32 a sports glove according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 32 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 32 , the both-grain-side leather member is used only in a palmar-portion fragment 76 in palmar portion 2 . Palmar-portion fragment 76 is located from the base portion of index finger 12 to below little finger 15 . Palmar-portion fragment 76 is formed so as to be extended from the base portion of index finger 12 toward below little finger 15 , and palmar-portion fragment 76 may have a substantially rectangular planar shape.
- Palmar-portion fragment 76 is a region to where the largest pressure is applied to the hand during the bat swing, so that the bat grip can more securely be performed by disposing the both-grain-side leather member in palmar-portion fragment 76 .
- palmar-portion fragment 76 is formed by the both-grain-side leather member, a difference in thickness is generated between palmar-portion fragment 76 and portions except for palmar-portion fragment 76 . Accordingly, palmar-portion fragment 76 is securely fixed when the batter grips the bat.
- the width (in the direction from the fingers toward the wrist) of palmar-portion fragment 76 is equal to or lower than an outer circumferential length of the bat grip portion, preferably the width is lower than 50% of the outer circumferential length.
- the width ranges from 1 mm to 35 mm, more preferably the width ranges from 10 mm to 30 mm
- the thickness of palmar-portion fragment 76 is larger than those of the portions except for palmar-portion fragment 76 by at least 0.5 mm Therefore, the bat grip is easy to perform, and the stable swing can be performed.
- FIG. 33 a sports glove according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 33 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 32 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 33 , the both-grain-side leather member is used not in palmar-portion fragment 76 located from the base portion of index finger 12 to below little finger 15 in palmar portion 2 , but in a palmar-portion fragment 77 and the palmar-portion-side surface from index finger 12 to little finger 15 . Palmar-portion fragment 77 and the palmar-portion-side surface from index finger 12 to little finger 15 are a palmar-side surface except for palmar-portion fragment 76 .
- Palmar-portion fragment 76 is formed by a member that is not the both-grain-side leather member. In the configuration of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 33 , the difference in thickness can be generated between palmar-portion fragment 77 and palmar-portion fragment 76 , which allows the bat to be securely gripped. At this point, in the difference in thickness between palmar-portion fragment 76 and portions except for palmar-portion fragment 76 , the thickness of palmar-portion fragment 76 is lower than the portions except for palmar-portion fragment 76 by at least 0.5 mm, the bat grip is easy to perform, and the stable swing can be performed.
- FIG. 34 a sports glove according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 34 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 34 , the both-grain-side leather members are disposed only in middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 , ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 , and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 that are located on the palmar sides of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 .
- joint width narrowed portions 81 are formed at two points corresponding to the joints of the finger.
- the width of the both-grain-side leather member is narrowed in joint width narrowed portion 81 .
- a joint aid portion 82 made of normal leather member or other fiber is formed adjacent to joint width narrowed portion 81 . Therefore, the bat can securely be gripped by the use of the both-grain-side leather member, and resistance of the glove is reduced when the finger is bent, and the ease of the finger motion can be improved in wearing sports glove 1 .
- the both-grain-side leather member may be disposed on the palmar side of index finger 12 or thumb 11 .
- the both-grain-side leather member may be disposed on the palmar side of any one of thumb 11 to little finger 15 .
- FIG. 35 a sports glove according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- sports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 34
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 35 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 34 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 35 , the both-grain-side leather members are disposed only in middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 , ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 , and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 that are located on the palmar sides of middle finger 13 , ring finger 14 , and little finger 15 .
- middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 includes a middle-finger leading end portion 63 a , a middle-finger intermediate portion 63 b , and a middle-finger base portion 63 c .
- Middle-finger leading end portion 63 a , middle-finger intermediate portion 63 b , and middle-finger base portion 63 c are separated from one another by joint aid portions 82 .
- Ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 includes a ring-finger leading end portion 64 a , ring-finger intermediate portion 64 b , and a ring-finger base portion 64 c .
- Ring-finger leading end portion 64 a , ring-finger intermediate portion 64 b , and ring-finger base portion 64 c are separated from one another by joint aid portions 82 .
- Little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 includes a little-finger leading end portion 65 a , a little-finger intermediate portion 65 b , and a little-finger base portion 65 c .
- Little-finger leading end portion 65 a , little-finger intermediate portion 65 b , and little-finger base portion 65 c are separated from one another by joint aid portions 82 .
- Joint aid portion 82 is formed by a member that is more flexible than the both-grain-side leather member (in addition, more preferably the thickness of joint aid portion 82 is lower than that of the both-grain-side leather member).
- any material such as normal chemical fiber and single-grain-side leather member can be used as the material for joint aid portion 82 .
- the effect similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 34 can be obtained.
- FIG. 36 a sports glove according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 36 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 36 , palmar-portion fragment 56 is formed by the both-grain-side leather member such that the whole palmar portion 2 except for thumb base portion 16 is covered with palmar-portion fragment 56 . From the different standpoint, in palmar-portion fragment 56 , a planar end portion on the finger reaches bases of middle finger 13 to little finger 15 .
- An outer shape of the planar end portion on the thumb is extended toward the thumb from between index finger 12 and middle finger 13 , the outer shape is curved along the outer circumference of thumb base portion 16 , and the outer shape reaches hem rubber 7 of the wrist portion.
- the planar end portion on the wrist reaches hem rubber 7 , and the outer shape of the end portion on the wrist is substantially linearly formed along the upper end of hem rubber 7 .
- Stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed in palmar-portion fragment 56 . Stitches 21 a to 21 c are inclined from index finger 12 toward little finger 15 so as to be gradually brought closer to wrist (side of hem rubber 7 ) from the fingers. In the configuration of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 36 , the bat grip can securely be performed.
- FIG. 37 a sports glove according to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 37 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 37 , the whole surface on the palmar (that is, palmar portion 2 , palmar side surfaces of thumb 11 to little finger 15 , and thumb base portion 16 ) is formed by the both-grain-side leather member. In the configuration of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 37 , the bat grip can securely be performed.
- FIG. 38 a sports glove according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- sports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 36
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 38 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 36 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 38 , palmar-portion fragment 56 shown in FIG. 36 is formed by the both-grain-side leather member, a gore portion that covers a side surface of each finger constitutes a both-grain-side finger gore portion 83 formed by the both-grain-side leather member. Therefore, because the deviation between the fingers can be suppressed during the bat grip, the assured state of the bat grip can be maintained during the bat swing.
- both-grain-side finger gore portion 83 Only part of the gore portion that covers the side surface of each finger in a lengthwise direction (extended direction of the finger) may constitute both-grain-side finger gore portion 83 formed by the both-grain-side leather member. Both-grain-side finger gore portion 83 may be disposed only for the specific finger.
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 39 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 38 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, in sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 9 , in addition to both-grain-side finger gore portion 83 shown in FIG. 38 , the whole surface on the palmar is formed by the both-grain-side leather member like sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 37 . Therefore, the effect provided by sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 37 can be obtained in addition to the effect provided by sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 38 .
- sports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that of sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 38
- sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 40 differs from sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 38 in that only the gore portion located in one of side surfaces of the finger constitutes both-grain-side finger gore portion 83 .
- the relatively thick both-grain-side leather member is used only in one of the side surfaces, and the other side surface is made of another relatively flexible material. Therefore, the ease of the finger motion can be improved (that is, the fit of sports glove 1 can be improved) while the effect by sports glove 1 shown in FIG. 38 is maintained to some extent.
- both-grain-side finger gore portions 83 are disposed on the side surfaces closer to the thumb of middle finger 13 to little finger 15 .
- both-grain-side finger gore portion 83 may be disposed on the opposite side (side surface on the little finger), or the direction in which both-grain-side finger gore portion 83 is disposed may be changed in each finger.
- Both-grain-side finger gore portion 83 may be disposed on not all the fingers but the specific finger.
- a glove with the palmar portion being formed by the grain side of the normal natural leather, a glove with the palmar portion being formed by the floor side of the normal natural leather, and a glove with the palmar portion being formed by a resin and artificial leather were prepared in addition to the sports glove shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 of the present invention.
- a measuring apparatus 40 shown in FIG. 41 is a torque measuring apparatus.
- support members 43 are disposed on a base member 47 while facing each other, and a shaft 42 is rotatably supported in support members 43 .
- a bat grip portion 44 is connected and fixed to one end of shaft 42 .
- a grip tape 45 is disposed on the surface of grip portion 44 .
- a torque sensor 41 is connected to the other end of shaft 42 .
- a control unit 46 is connected to torque sensor 41 in order to record output from torque sensor 41 .
- grip portions 44 having different materials of grip tapes 45 were prepared. That is, relatively hardly-slippery grip tape 45 was used as a grip tape A. Grip tape 45 that was relatively more slippery than grip tape A was used as a grip tape B.
- the torque was measured when the measuring apparatus shown in FIG. 26 was rotated counterclockwise while the grip portion of the measuring apparatus is gripped by the four kinds of the gloves and bare hands. The measurement was performed for each of the two kinds of the grip portions having the different grip tapes.
- Tables 1 and 2 show the torque measurement results of the testers in the grip portions in which grip tape A and grip tape B are used. Table 1 is the result when the grip portion of grip tape A is used, and Table 2 is the result when the grip portion of grip tape B is used.
- FIGS. 42 and 43 show average torque values in the result in the kinds of the sports gloves.
- a horizontal axis indicates the kind of the glove used, and a vertical axis indicates the torque.
- the torque in the vertical axis has a unit of Nm.
- the letter A designates the case where the sports glove is made of one piece of natural leather and the grain side is applied to the palmar portion.
- the letter B in the horizontal axes designates the case where the sports glove of the present invention is used.
- the letter C in the horizontal axes designates the case where the sports glove with the floor side being applied to the palmar portion surface is used.
- the letter D in the horizontal axes designates the case where the sports glove with the palmar portion being formed by the resin and the artificial leather is used.
- the letter E in the horizontal axes designates the case where the grip portion is grasped by bare hands.
- the present invention is advantageously applied to the sports glove, particularly to the sports glove that is worn in the batting of baseball and softball.
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Abstract
There is provided a sports glove that can improve hard-slipperiness and a good fit in comparison to conventional gloves. In the sports glove, a leather member is disposed on a palmar portion as well as on palmar sides of a middle finger, a ring finger, and a little finger, and the leather member is made of natural leather and has a front side and a backside each applied with a grain side. Therefore, slipperiness is suppressed between a hand and the sports glove as well as between the sports glove and a member such as a bat, and the grain side is applied to a surface in contact with the hand, so that the good fit can be provided.
Description
- This nonprovisional application is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-91671 filed on Mar. 31, 2008 and No. 2009-080101 filed on Mar. 27, 2009 with the Japan Patent Office, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to a sports glove, more specifically to a sports glove made of hardly-slippery natural leather providing a good fit.
- 2. Description of the Background Art
- Conventionally, a glove stitched such that a leather grain side is left to be located on a surface of the glove is known as the sports glove made of the natural leather, and various proposals have been made to improve the hard-slipperiness and the good fit. For example, in a sports glove disclosed in Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2001-299982, a grain side is disposed on a backside of the glove, whereby the glove is hardly slippery even when the glove gets wet and a good fit is given to a hand.
- In the sports glove disclosed in Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2001-299982, although the grain side is applied to a surface in contact with the hand so as to improve the hard-slipperiness between the hand and the glove, there is a demand for further improvements of the hard-slipperiness and the good fit.
- In view of the foregoing problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a sports glove that can further improve the hard-slipperiness and the good fit in comparison to conventional gloves.
- According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sports glove having a leather member disposed on a palmar side, the leather member being made of natural leather and having a front side and a backside each applied with a grain side.
- Accordingly, the grain side can be applied to the surface in contact with the hand on the palmar side of the glove, and the grain side can also be applied to the surface of the glove in contact with the member such as a bat. As a result, the slipperiness can be suppressed between the hand and the glove as well as between the glove and the member such as the bat, and the good fit can be provided because the grain side constitutes the surface in contact with the hand.
- The sports glove according to the aspect of the present invention may include a palmar portion that covers a palm; and a finger portion that covers fingers, wherein the leather member is disposed on at least part of a palmar side of the finger portion and in at least part of the palmar portion. In such cases, the leather member can be disposed on regions of the palmar portion and finger portion, which influence the hard-slipperiness, because a player lays stress on the regions when grasping the bat.
- The sports glove according to the aspect of the present invention may include a palmar portion that covers a palm, wherein the leather member is disposed on at least part of the palmar portion. In such cases, the leather member can be disposed on regions of the palmar portion and finger portion, which influence the hard-slipperiness, because the player lays stress on the regions when grasping the bat.
- In the sports glove according to the aspect of the present invention, a stitch may be formed on the leather member. In such cases, the leather member in which the grain sides are applied to both the surfaces (that is, the member in which the two pieces of natural leather are overlapped with the grain side orientated toward an outer circumference) is fixed to the stitched portion. Therefore, a possibility of generating the slipperiness between the glove and the hand or between the glove and the member such as the bat can be reduced. The generation of the slipperiness is caused by a deviation between the two pieces of natural leather of the leather member.
- In the sports glove according to the aspect of the present invention, the stitch may be formed so as to be gradually brought closer to a wrist from a thumb toward a little finger in the leather member. In such cases, when the player swings the bat while grasping the bat, the stitch is formed along a direction (bat extended direction) in which the largest centrifugal force is applied, so that the problem such as the deviation between the pieces of natural leather constituting the leather member having the both grain sides due to the centrifugal force can be prevented from being generated.
- The sports glove according to the aspect of the present invention may include a finger portion that covers fingers, wherein the leather member is disposed on at least part of a palmar side of the finger portion. In such cases, the slipperiness can be suppressed in the finger portion in which particularly sensitive feeling is required when the player grasps the bat.
- In the sports glove according to the aspect of the present invention, a stitch may be formed on the leather member. In such cases, the two pieces of natural leather constituting the leather member can be prevented from deviating when the player uses the sports glove.
- The existence of the portion provided with the stitch can effectively suppress the slipperiness between the leather member and the hand and/or between the leather member and the bat when the player grasps the bat.
- In the sports glove according to the aspect of the present invention, the stitch may be formed so as to be extended in a direction intersecting an extended direction of the finger portion in the leather member. In such cases, when the player swings the bat while grasping the bat, the stitch is formed along the direction (bat extended direction) in which the largest centrifugal force is applied, so that the problem such as the deviation between the pieces of natural leather constituting the leather member having the both grain sides due to the centrifugal force can be prevented from being generated.
- According to the present invention, the hardly-slippery sports glove having the excellent fit can be realized.
- The foregoing and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a palmar of a sports glove according to a first embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a backside of the sports glove ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a first modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a second modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a third modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a fourth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a fifth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a sixth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a seventh modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an eighth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a ninth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a tenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an eleventh modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a twelfth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing a thirteenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing a fourteenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing a fifteenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing a sixteenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing a seventeenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing an eighteenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing a nineteenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a second embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a third embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 26 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 28 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram showing a first modification of the sports glove ofFIG. 28 . -
FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram showing a second modification of the sports glove ofFIG. 28 . -
FIG. 31 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 32 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 33 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 34 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 35 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 36 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 37 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 38 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 39 is a schematic diagram showing a first modification of the sports glove ofFIG. 38 . -
FIG. 40 is a schematic diagram showing a second modification of the sports glove ofFIG. 38 . -
FIG. 41 is a schematic diagram showing a measuring apparatus used in an experiment. -
FIG. 42 is a graph showing experimental result. -
FIG. 43 is a graph showing experimental result. - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, an identical or equivalent component is designated by the same reference numeral, and the repeated description is not made.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a palmar of a sports glove according to a first embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a backside of the sports glove ofFIG. 1 . Referring toFIGS. 1 and 2 , the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - As shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , apalmar portion 2 and palmar sides of amiddle finger 13, aring finger 14, and alittle finger 15 are made of both-grain-side natural leather (leather member in which two pieces of natural leather are overlapped such that grain sides are applied to a front side and a backside) that is of the feature of the present invention on a palmar of asports glove 1. A palmar side of anindex finger 12, athumb 11, and athumb base portion 16 connected tothumb 11 are formed by a member (for example, natural leather or artificial leather) that is different from the both-grain-side natural leather. Ahem rubber 7 is disposed on an end portion of awrist insertion portion 5 ofsports glove 1. Side portions ofindex finger 12,middle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15 are formed byfinger gore portions 3 in which different natural leather, artificial leather, or cloth is disposed.Stitches 21 a to 21 c that are of seams are formed inpalmar portion 2.Stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed so as to be gradually brought closer towrist insertion portion 5 from the thumb toward the little finger, whilestitches 21 a to 21 c obliquely traversepalmar portion 2. - A
back portion 4 ofsports glove 1 is made of natural leather or other pieces of synthetic fiber. Onback portion 4, awrist belt 6 is disposed onhem rubber 7, and one end ofwrist belt 6 is detachable. - In
sports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , the both-grain-side natural leather is applied topalmar portion 2 and the palmar sides ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. Therefore, the slipperiness can be reduced between the glove and the hand inside the glove, and the slipperiness can also be reduced between the glove and a member (such as a bat) that a gloved player grasps. - The generation of the problem such that the two pieces of leather constituting the both-grain-side natural leather are deviated during use can be suppressed by forming
stitches 21 a to 21 c. Whensports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 is used in grasping a baseball bat, becausestitches 21 a to 21 c are formed along a direction (bat extended direction when the player swings the bat while wearing sports glove 1) in which the largest centrifugal force is applied during bat swing, the deviation between the two pieces of leather constituting the both-grain-side natural leather can be suppressed in the centrifugal direction by minimumnecessary stitches 21 a to 21 c. - As described above, in
sports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , the slipperiness can be reduced between the hand andsports glove 1 as well as between thesports glove 1 and the member such as the bat, and the good fit can be provided because the grain side is applied to the surface in contact with the hand. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a first modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 3 , a first modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described.FIGS. 3 to 30 correspond toFIG. 1 , andFIGS. 3 to 30 show the palmar side of the sports glove. - The
sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 3 basically has a configuration similar to that of the sports glove shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , but thesports glove 1 ofFIG. 3 differs from the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 in dispositions of thestitches 21 a to 21 c on the palmar side. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 3 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed so as to be extended towardwrist insertion portion 5 along the directions towardhem rubber 7 from leading end portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15, that is, along the extended directions (orthogonal to a width direction) in central portions in the width directions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. Therefore, the player is easy to grasp the bat by the hand while wearingsports glove 1 by formingstitches 21 a to 21 c in the direction substantially similar to that of the stitch on the back portion shown inFIG. 2 . Further, stitches 21 a to 21 c are inserted in the direction of impact that is received by the hand grasping a grip portion of the bat when the bat contacts a ball (in striking the ball), which allows the deviation to be reduced betweensports glove 1 and the bat or between the two pieces of leather constituting the both-grain-side natural leather. A stretch of the both-grain-side natural leather constitutingpalmar portion 2 can be reduced whensports glove 1 is used. -
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a second modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 4 , a second modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Although
sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 4 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 4 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in shapes ofstitches 21 a to 21 c formed on the palmar-side leather member made of the both-grain-side natural leather. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 4 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed along fingers from the leading end portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15, and stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed so as to be bent towardthumb 11 inpalmar portion 2. Therefore, as withsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 3 , the player is easy to grasp the bat by the hand while wearingsports glove 1 by formingstitches 21 a to 21 c in the direction substantially similar to that of the stitch on the back portion shown inFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a third modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 5 , a third modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Although
sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 5 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 4 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 5 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 4 in the shapes ofstitches 21 a to 21 c. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 5 , afterstitches 21 a to 21 c are extended along fingers from the leading end portions to base portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15, and stitches 21 a to 21 c are bent towardthumb 11 while brought closer one another inpalmar portion 2. Therefore, the effect similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 4 can be obtained. -
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a fourth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 6 , a fourth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Although
sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 6 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 6 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in the shapes of stitches formed on the palmar-side leather member made of the both-grain-side natural leather. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 6 , (as with thesports glove 1 shown inFIG. 4 ), stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed so as to be extended to the bases from the leading end portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15, and afourth stitch 21 d is formed so as to be extended along stitches 21 a to 21 c towardhem rubber 7 from a center of a side portion oflittle finger 15 ofsports glove 1 inpalmar portion 2. The effect similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 4 can also be obtained insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 6 . Further, the deviation between the two pieces of natural leather constituting the leather member can effectively be suppressed by formingfourth stitch 21 d. -
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a fifth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 7 , a fifth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Although
sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 7 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 3 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 7 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 3 in that the both-grain-side natural leather is also used in the palmar-portion-side surface ofindex finger 12 and astitch 21 e is formed toward the base from the leading end portion inindex finger 12. Therefore, the player grasps the bat more strongly becausestitches 21 a to 21 e are formed for four fingers fromindex finger 12 tolittle finger 15. Further, stitches 21 a to 21 c are inserted in the direction of impact that is received by the hand grasping the grip portion of the bat when the bat contacts the ball (in striking the ball), which allows the deviation to be reduced betweensports glove 1 and the bat or between the two pieces of leather constituting the both-grain-side natural leather. The stretch of the both-grain-side natural leather constitutingpalmar portion 2 can be reduced whensports glove 1 is used. - In the fifth modification of the sports glove, as with the
sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 3 , the palmar side ofindex finger 12 may be formed by a member (such as normal natural leather in which the grain side is applied to the palmar portion or a floor side is applied to the palmar portion) different from the both-grain-side leather member. -
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a sixth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 8 , a sixth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Although
sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 8 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 4 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 8 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 4 in the shapes ofstitches 21 a to 21 c. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 8 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are obliquely formed towardthumb 11 from side portions (side portions on the side opposite from thumb 11) ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. Therefore, during the bat swing, the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constitutingpalmar portion 2 can be reduced in a torque direction when the torque (force in a twist direction) is applied to the bat. -
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a seventh modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 9 , a seventh modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Although
sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 9 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 3 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 9 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 3 in the shapes ofstitches 21 a to 21 c. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 9 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed only onmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15, respectively. Astitch 21 i is formed in a portion corresponding to the base of each finger. Therefore, in the both-grain-side leather member disposed on the palmar side of the finger, the deviation between the two pieces of natural leather constituting the leather member can effectively be reduced by particularly formingstitches 21 a to 21 c on the palmar sides of the fingers. Further, stitches 21 a to 21 c are inserted in the direction of impact that is received by the hand grasping the grip portion of the bat when the bat contacts the ball (in striking the ball), which allows the deviation to be reduced betweensports glove 1 and the bat on the palmar sides ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. -
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an eighth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 10 , an eighth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Although
sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 10 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 9 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 10 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 9 in the shapes ofstitches 21 a to 21 c. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 10 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are obliquely formed towardthumb 11, that is, from a side portion (side portions on the side opposite from thumb 11) of each finger to the other side portion located close tothumb 11. Further, stitch 21 i that is substantially perpendicular to the extended portion of each finger is formed in each of the base portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. Therefore, during the bat swing, the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constituting the palmar sides ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15 can be reduced in a torque direction when the torque (force in the twist direction) is applied to the bat. -
FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a ninth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 11 , a ninth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Although
sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 11 basically has a configuration similar to those ofsports gloves 1 shown inFIG. 10 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 11 differs fromsports gloves 1 shown inFIG. 10 in that plural stitches 21 a to 21 c and 21 g to 21 h are formed onmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15, respectively. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 11 , each two ofstitches 21 a to 21 c and 21 f to 21 h are obliquely formed fromlittle finger 15 toward thumb 11 (so as to intersect the extended direction of each finger). Therefore, the effect similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 10 can also be obtained. That is, during the bat swing, the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constituting palmar sides ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15 can be reduced in the torque direction when the torque (force in the twist direction) is applied to the bat. The number of stitches on each of the fingers may be at least three, or the number of stitches may depend on the finger. -
FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a tenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 12 , a tenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Although
sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 12 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 9 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 12 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 9 in that obliquely formedstitches 21 f to 21 h (in the direction intersecting the extended direction of each finger) are formed towardthumb 11 from the side portion in the middle of each finger in addition to stitches 21 a to 21 c that are formed in the extended direction of each finger in each ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. Therefore, the effects provided bysports gloves 1 shown inFIGS. 7 and 8 can simultaneously be obtained. -
FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an eleventh modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 13 , an eleventh modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Although
sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 13 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 3 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 13 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 3 in the shapes ofstitches 21 a to 21 c formed inpalmar portion 2. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 17 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are substantially formed along the extended direction of each ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15 inpalmar portion 2, and stitches 21 a to 21 c are not extended to finger tip sides fromstitches 21 i formed in the base portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. From the different standpoint, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 13 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are substantially linearly formed towardhem rubber 7 from the substantial centers of the base portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15 inpalmar portion 2. Therefore, stitches 21 a to 21 c are inserted in the direction of impact that is received by the hand grasping the grip portion of the bat when the bat contacts the ball (in striking the ball), which allows the deviation to be reduced betweensports glove 1 and the bat or between the two pieces of leather constituting the both-grain-side natural leather. -
FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a twelfth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 14 , a twelfth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Although
sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 14 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 13 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 14 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 13 in the shapes ofstitches 21 a to 21 c. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 14 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed along fingers from the leading end portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15, and stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed from the base portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15 so as to be gradually away fromthumb 11.Stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed so as to be curved. Therefore, during the bat swing, the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constitutingpalmar portion 2 can be reduced in the torque direction when the torque (force in the twist direction) is applied to the bat. -
FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing a thirteenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 15 , a thirteenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - As shown in
FIG. 15 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 15 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in the shapes of stitches formed onpalmar portion 2. Insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 15 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are obliquely formed toward the little finger fromindex finger 12 so as to be gradually brought closer to hemrubber 7 in the region made of the both-grain-side natural leather, that is, inpalmar portion 2,middle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. Dead ends (end portions closest to hem rubber 7) ofstitches 21 a to 21 f are formed so as to be connected to the side portion oflittle finger 15 of the glove. Therefore, during the bat swing, the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constitutingpalmar portion 2 can be reduced in the torque direction when the torque (force in the twist direction) is applied to the bat. -
FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing a fourteenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 16 , a fourteenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 16 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 10 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 15 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 10 in the shapes ofstitches 21 a to 21 c formed onmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 16 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed along fingers from the leading end portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15, and stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed so as to be obliquely brought closer to hemrubber 7 from the side portions, located closer tothumb 11, ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. From the different standpoint, stitches 21 a to 21 c respectively intersect the extended directions of the fingers, and stitches 21 a to 21 c are obliquely formed so as to be gradually brought closer to the bases of the fingers fromindex finger 12 towardlittle finger 15. Therefore, during the bat swing, the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constitutingpalmar portion 2 can be reduced in the torque direction when the torque (force in the twist direction) is applied to the bat. -
FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing a fifteenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 17 , a fifteenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 17 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 14 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 17 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 14 in the shapes ofstitches 21 a to 21 c formed inpalmar portion 2. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 17 , stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed so as to be obliquely and linearly extended from the central portions of the base portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, and little finger 15 (so as to be gradually away from thumb 11). Therefore, during the bat swing, the deviation of the leather member (both-grain-side leather member) constitutingpalmar portion 2 can be reduced in the torque direction when the torque (force in the twist direction) is applied to the bat. -
FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing a sixteenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 18 , a sixteenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 18 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 17 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 18 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 17 in the shapes ofstitches 21 a to 21 c formed inpalmar portion 2. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 18 , twostitches middle finger 13 and ring finger 14 (so as to be gradually awaythumb 11 asstitches palmar portion 2 can be reduced in the torque direction when the torque (force in the twist direction) is applied to the bat. -
FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing a seventeenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 19 , a seventeenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 19 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 19 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in that stitches 21 d to 21 g are also formed onmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 24 , plural stitches 21 d to 21 g are formed in the directions intersecting the extended directions of the fingers in each ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. Therefore, during the bat swing, the deviation of the both-grain-side leather member can be reduced in the centrifugal direction by forming the stitch along the centrifugal direction. -
FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing an eighteenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 20 , an eighteenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 20 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 20 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in the shapes ofstitches 21 a to 21 c formed on the palmar. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 20 , stitch 21 a is obliquely formed towardhem rubber 7 from the side portion ofthumb 11 ofmiddle finger 13 so as to be gradually away fromthumb 11. On the other hand, stitches 21 b and 21 c are obliquely formed towardthumb base portion 16 from the side portions ofring finger 14 andlittle finger 15 on the side opposite fromthumb 11. That is, stitch 21 a and stitches 21 b and 21 c are formed so as to intersect each other. Therefore, both the effects provided bysports gloves 1 shown inFIGS. 8 and 15 can be obtained. -
FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing a nineteenth modification of the sports glove ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Referring toFIG. 21 , a nineteenth modification of the sports glove of the first embodiment will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 21 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 18 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 21 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 18 in thatstitch 21 c along the extended direction oflittle finger 15 towardhem rubber 7 from the center of the base portion of thelittle finger 15. Therefore, both the effects provided bysports gloves 1 shown inFIGS. 8 and 15 can be obtained. Further, stitches 21 a to 21 c intersect one another at a point that is easily broken by the bat swing (little-finger-side (outside) region of palmar portion 2), which allows the point to be reinforced. -
FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Referring toFIG. 22 , a sports glove according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.FIG. 22 corresponds toFIG. 1 , andFIG. 22 shows the palmar ofsports glove 1. - As shown in
FIG. 22 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 22 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in that the member made of the both-grain-side natural leather is formed only inpalmar portion 2. That is, natural leather is used such that the grain side is disposed on the surface ofthumb 11,index finger 12,middle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15 and the floor side is disposed inside the glove. Therefore, aseamed portion 30 is formed in the base portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. - The effect similar to that of
sports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 can be obtained in the configuration ofFIG. 22 . When the sensitive feeling is required in the fingertip, the both-grain-side natural leather is not used in each finger, but one piece of natural leather is used, so that loss of the feeling can be suppressed in the fingertip. - Any one of the stitch configurations shown in
FIGS. 3 to 21 may be applied tosports glove 1 shown inFIG. 22 . -
FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Referring toFIG. 23 , a sports glove according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 23 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 23 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in that the both-grain-side leather member is used only in the palmar sides ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 23 , the surface ofpalmar portion 2 is made of one piece of grain-side natural leather. Further, stitches 21 d to 21 j are formed onmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15 so as to intersect the extended directions of the fingers (so as to be gradually brought closer to the base of the finger fromthumb 11 toward little finger 15). The effect similar to those ofsports gloves 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 can be obtained insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 23 . - The palmar side of
index finger 12 may be formed by the both-grain-side leather member. Any one of the stitch configurations shown inFIGS. 3 to 21 may be applied tosports glove 1 shown inFIG. 23 . -
FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram showing a sports glove according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Referring toFIG. 24 , a sports glove according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 24 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 24 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in that the both-grain-side leather member is used only in a thumb leadingend portion 51, an index finger leadingend portion 52, an middle finger leadingend portion 53, an ring finger leadingend portion 54, and an little finger leadingend portion 55. Thumb leadingend portion 51, index finger leadingend portion 52, middle finger leadingend portion 53, ring finger leadingend portion 54, and little finger leadingend portion 55 are leading end portions ofthumb 11,index finger 12,middle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. The effect similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 can be obtained insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 24 . Whensports glove 1 shown inFIG. 24 is used in batting, a force of the hand (hand compression) can efficiently be transmitted to the bat because the both-grain-side leather member is used in the fingertip portion to which a pressure is applied during the bat swing. Whensports glove 1 shown inFIG. 24 is used in fielding, the both-grain-side natural leather is used in the finger portion to which the pressure is applied during the fielding, so that the deviation can be reduced betweensports glove 1 and the glove in a catching motion. - Referring to
FIG. 25 , a sports glove according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 25 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 25 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 25 , the both-grain-side leather members are used only in middle finger leadingend portion 53, ring finger leadingend portion 54, little finger leadingend portion 55, and a palmar-portion segment 56. The palmar-portion segment 56 has a bent shape in which a horizontally extended portion and a vertically extended portion are connected. In the horizontally extended portion, the base portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15 are extended. The vertically extended portion is extended towardhem rubber 7 from the neighborhood of the base portion oflittle finger 15 of the horizontally extended portion. The effect similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 can be obtained insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 25 . The fingertip on the palmar side, which is easily worn away by the use ofsports glove 1, and palmar-portion segment 56 are formed by the both-grain-side leather members. Therefore, the deviation can be reduced between the hand and the glove as well as between the glove and the member such as the bat, and the wear ofsports glove 1 can be suppressed. - Referring to
FIG. 26 , a sports glove according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 26 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 26 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 26 , the both-grain-side leather member is used only in palmar-portion segment 56 that is located belowlittle finger 15 inpalmar portion 2. Palmar-portion segment 56 is disposed belowlittle finger 15 inpalmar portion 2, and palmar-portion segment 56 is located while substantially facingthumb base portion 16 in the width direction ofpalmar portion 2. In a planar shape, palmar-portion segment 56 has a substantially square shape. In four sides of the outer shape of palmar-portion segment 56, the long side is extended in the substantially same direction as the extended direction oflittle finger 15. In palmar-portion segment 56, a seam (stitch) is formed in an outer circumferential portion thereof in order to fix palmar-portion segment 56. Thus, insports glove 1 according to the present invention, preferably the stitch used in the fixation is disposed inside the outer circumferential portion of the both-grain-side leather member. Palmar-portion segment 56 is formed by the both-grain-side leather member, so that the batter can more securely perform the bat grip in the hand located below (the grip end side of the bat) when gripping the bat. When the configuration shown inFIG. 26 is adopted as the sports glove worn on the hand located below at the ready, the both-grain-side leather member is disposed on the portion (palmar-portion segment 56 ofFIG. 26 ) in which the force is particularly concentrated in the sports glove against the force of pushing back the bat by the centrifugal force during the bat swing and the impact of the batting. Therefore, the bat can securely be gripped during the bat swing or batting. - The portion in which the force is particularly concentrated in the sports glove can be specified by the following method. A detection sheet (for example, Presscale (ultra low-pressure: two-sheet type): product of FUJIFILM Business Supply Co., Ltd) whose color is changed in response to the pressure adheres to a grip tape of the bat, and a batter swings the bat while grasping the bat grip by bare hands. As a result, the color of the detection sheet is changed in the grip portion to which the pressure is applied from bare hands by the swing. In the hands of the batter (that is, sports glove), the portion in which the force is particularly concentrated during the swing can be specified from a positional relationship between the position of the color changed portion and the palmar portion of the hand by which the bat grip is grasped.
- Referring to
FIG. 27 , a sports glove according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 27 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 27 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 27 , the both-grain-side leather member is used only in a palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 that is located betweenindex finger 12 and thumb base portion 16 (or thumb 11) inpalmar portion 2. Palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 is disposed from the base side ofindex finger 12 tothumb base portion 16. A little-finger-side side portion of palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 has an outer circumferential shape that is substantially linearly extended towardthumb base portion 16 from betweenindex finger 12 andmiddle finger 13. Palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 is formed by the both-grain-side leather member, so that the batter can more securely perform the bat grip in the hand located above (the hitting side of the bat) when gripping the bat. When the configuration shown inFIG. 27 is adopted as the sports glove worn on the hand located above at the ready, the both-grain-side leather member is disposed on the portion (palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 ofFIG. 27 ) in which the force is particularly concentrated in the sports glove against the force of pushing back the bat by the centrifugal force during the bat swing and the impact of the batting. Therefore, the bat can securely be gripped during the bat swing or batting. - For palmar-portion thumb-
side fragment 61, it can be confirmed that the force is concentrated during the bat swing by performing the experiment with the detection sheet as described in the sixth embodiment. - Palmar-portion thumb-
side fragment 61 can be formed any planar shape. For example, palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 may be formed in the shape in which the width (in the direction toward the wrist from the fingers) is increased toward the thumb from the little finger. - Referring to
FIG. 28 , a sports glove according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 28 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 26 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 28 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 26 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 28 , the both-grain-side leather members are used in a middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63, a ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and a little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 in addition to palmar-portion fragment 56 located belowlittle finger 15 inpalmar portion 2. Middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 are located on the palmar sides ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. Middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 are extended from the leading end portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15 to regions between second joint from the leading end portion and third joint, respectively. When the batter is at the ready, middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 that are disposed across the bat from palmar-portion fragment 56 are also formed by the both-grain-side leather members, so that the batter can more stably perform the bat grip. - Referring to
FIG. 29 , a first modification of the sports glove ofFIG. 28 will be described. Referring toFIG. 29 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 28 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 29 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 28 in that palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 is formed by the both-grain-side leather member instead of palmar-portion fragment 56 shown inFIG. 28 . The configuration of palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 29 is basically similar to that of palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 27 . In the configuration ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 29 , when the batter is at the ready, middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 that are disposed across the bat from palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 are also formed by the both-grain-side leather members, so that the batter can more stably perform the bat grip. - Referring to
FIG. 30 , a second modification of the sports glove ofFIG. 28 will be described. Referring toFIG. 30 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 28 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 30 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 28 in that palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 is formed by the both-grain-side leather member in addition to palmar-portion fragment 56 shown inFIG. 28 . The configuration of palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 30 is basically similar to that of palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 27 . In the configuration ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 30 , when the batter is at the ready, middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 that are disposed across the bat from palmar-portion fragment 56 and palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61 are also formed by the both-grain-side leather members, so that the batter can more stably perform the bat grip. When the batter wears the sports glove on the hand (lower side) located closer to the grip end of the bat at the ready or when the batter wears the sports glove on the hand (upper side) located farther away from the grip end of the bat at the ready, the batter can more stably perform the bat grip. That is, the batter can more stably perform the bat grip in both the hands. - Middle-finger palmar-
side fragment 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 that are formed by the both-grain-side leather members are disposed insports glove 1. Alternatively, only two of one of middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 may be disposed. Middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 may be disposed so as to be extended only to the leading end portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15, or middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 may be disposed so as to be extended to between a first joint from the leading end and a second joint. Middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 may be formed at different positions or in different sizes inmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15, respectively. Middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 may be formed so as to be extended toward the base sides of the fingers from not the leading end portions ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15, but the middle of the finger. Plural middle-finger palmar-side fragments 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragments 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragments 65 may be disposed onmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15, respectively. In the configurations of palmar-portion fragment 56 and palmar-portion thumb-side fragment 61, plural independent fragments (fragments formed by the both-grain-side leather members) may be dispersed. - Referring to
FIG. 31 , a sports glove according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 31 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 26 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 31 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 26 in a shape of a palmar-portion fragment 66 formed by the both-grain-side leather member. In palmar-portion fragment 66, an upper end (end portion on the fingers) is extended from belowlittle finger 15 to belowmiddle finger 13 inpalmar portion 2, and an outer circumference of the end portion ofthumb 11 is inclined toward the wrist from the base of index finger 12 (so as to be gradually brought closer to little finger 15). From the different standpoint, palmar-portion fragment 66 is formed such that the width (in a longitudinal direction (direction from the fingers to the wrist) of palmar portion 2) of palmar-portion fragment 66 is gradually increased fromthumb 11 towardlittle finger 15. The end portion oflittle finger 15 of palmar-portion fragment 66 is extended to the end portion onlittle finger 15 ofpalmar portion 2. Therefore, when the batter wearssports glove 1 on the hand that becomes an axis of the bat swing, the batter can improve the bat grip force in a region (end portion on the little finger of palmar portion 2) belowlittle finger 15. The region belowlittle finger 15 becomes the axis of the bat swing. - Referring to
FIG. 32 , a sports glove according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 32 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 32 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 32 , the both-grain-side leather member is used only in a palmar-portion fragment 76 inpalmar portion 2. Palmar-portion fragment 76 is located from the base portion ofindex finger 12 to belowlittle finger 15. Palmar-portion fragment 76 is formed so as to be extended from the base portion ofindex finger 12 toward belowlittle finger 15, and palmar-portion fragment 76 may have a substantially rectangular planar shape. Palmar-portion fragment 76 is a region to where the largest pressure is applied to the hand during the bat swing, so that the bat grip can more securely be performed by disposing the both-grain-side leather member in palmar-portion fragment 76. When palmar-portion fragment 76 is formed by the both-grain-side leather member, a difference in thickness is generated between palmar-portion fragment 76 and portions except for palmar-portion fragment 76. Accordingly, palmar-portion fragment 76 is securely fixed when the batter grips the bat. The width (in the direction from the fingers toward the wrist) of palmar-portion fragment 76 is equal to or lower than an outer circumferential length of the bat grip portion, preferably the width is lower than 50% of the outer circumferential length. Specifically, preferably the width ranges from 1 mm to 35 mm, more preferably the width ranges from 10 mm to 30 mm As to the difference in thickness between palmar-portion fragment 76 and the portions except for palmar-portion fragment 76, the thickness of palmar-portion fragment 76 is larger than those of the portions except for palmar-portion fragment 76 by at least 0.5 mm Therefore, the bat grip is easy to perform, and the stable swing can be performed. - Referring to
FIG. 33 , a sports glove according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 33 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 32 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 33 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 32 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 33 , the both-grain-side leather member is used not in palmar-portion fragment 76 located from the base portion ofindex finger 12 to belowlittle finger 15 inpalmar portion 2, but in a palmar-portion fragment 77 and the palmar-portion-side surface fromindex finger 12 tolittle finger 15. Palmar-portion fragment 77 and the palmar-portion-side surface fromindex finger 12 tolittle finger 15 are a palmar-side surface except for palmar-portion fragment 76. Palmar-portion fragment 76 is formed by a member that is not the both-grain-side leather member. In the configuration ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 33 , the difference in thickness can be generated between palmar-portion fragment 77 and palmar-portion fragment 76, which allows the bat to be securely gripped. At this point, in the difference in thickness between palmar-portion fragment 76 and portions except for palmar-portion fragment 76, the thickness of palmar-portion fragment 76 is lower than the portions except for palmar-portion fragment 76 by at least 0.5 mm, the bat grip is easy to perform, and the stable swing can be performed. - Referring to
FIG. 34 , a sports glove according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 34 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 34 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 34 , the both-grain-side leather members are disposed only in middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 that are located on the palmar sides ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. Further, in middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65, joint width narrowedportions 81 are formed at two points corresponding to the joints of the finger. The width of the both-grain-side leather member is narrowed in joint width narrowedportion 81. Ajoint aid portion 82 made of normal leather member or other fiber is formed adjacent to joint width narrowedportion 81. Therefore, the bat can securely be gripped by the use of the both-grain-side leather member, and resistance of the glove is reduced when the finger is bent, and the ease of the finger motion can be improved in wearingsports glove 1. The both-grain-side leather member may be disposed on the palmar side ofindex finger 12 orthumb 11. The both-grain-side leather member may be disposed on the palmar side of any one ofthumb 11 tolittle finger 15. - Referring to
FIG. 35 , a sports glove according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 35 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 34 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 35 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 34 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 35 , the both-grain-side leather members are disposed only in middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63, ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64, and little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 that are located on the palmar sides ofmiddle finger 13,ring finger 14, andlittle finger 15. Further, middle-finger palmar-side fragment 63 includes a middle-finger leadingend portion 63 a, a middle-finger intermediate portion 63 b, and a middle-finger base portion 63 c. Middle-finger leadingend portion 63 a, middle-finger intermediate portion 63 b, and middle-finger base portion 63 c are separated from one another byjoint aid portions 82. Ring-finger palmar-side fragment 64 includes a ring-finger leadingend portion 64 a, ring-fingerintermediate portion 64 b, and a ring-finger base portion 64 c. Ring-finger leadingend portion 64 a, ring-fingerintermediate portion 64 b, and ring-finger base portion 64 c are separated from one another byjoint aid portions 82. Little-finger palmar-side fragment 65 includes a little-finger leadingend portion 65 a, a little-fingerintermediate portion 65 b, and a little-finger base portion 65 c. Little-finger leadingend portion 65 a, little-fingerintermediate portion 65 b, and little-finger base portion 65 c are separated from one another byjoint aid portions 82.Joint aid portion 82 is formed by a member that is more flexible than the both-grain-side leather member (in addition, more preferably the thickness ofjoint aid portion 82 is lower than that of the both-grain-side leather member). For example, any material such as normal chemical fiber and single-grain-side leather member can be used as the material forjoint aid portion 82. In the configuration ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 35 , the effect similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 34 can be obtained. - Referring to
FIG. 36 , a sports glove according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 36 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 36 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 36 , palmar-portion fragment 56 is formed by the both-grain-side leather member such that the wholepalmar portion 2 except forthumb base portion 16 is covered with palmar-portion fragment 56. From the different standpoint, in palmar-portion fragment 56, a planar end portion on the finger reaches bases ofmiddle finger 13 tolittle finger 15. An outer shape of the planar end portion on the thumb is extended toward the thumb from betweenindex finger 12 andmiddle finger 13, the outer shape is curved along the outer circumference ofthumb base portion 16, and the outer shape reacheshem rubber 7 of the wrist portion. The planar end portion on the wrist reacheshem rubber 7, and the outer shape of the end portion on the wrist is substantially linearly formed along the upper end ofhem rubber 7.Stitches 21 a to 21 c are formed in palmar-portion fragment 56.Stitches 21 a to 21 c are inclined fromindex finger 12 towardlittle finger 15 so as to be gradually brought closer to wrist (side of hem rubber 7) from the fingers. In the configuration ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 36 , the bat grip can securely be performed. - Referring to
FIG. 37 , a sports glove according to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 37 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 37 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 37 , the whole surface on the palmar (that is,palmar portion 2, palmar side surfaces ofthumb 11 tolittle finger 15, and thumb base portion 16) is formed by the both-grain-side leather member. In the configuration ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 37 , the bat grip can securely be performed. - Referring to
FIG. 38 , a sports glove according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described. - Referring to
FIG. 38 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 36 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 38 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 36 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 38 , palmar-portion fragment 56 shown inFIG. 36 is formed by the both-grain-side leather member, a gore portion that covers a side surface of each finger constitutes a both-grain-sidefinger gore portion 83 formed by the both-grain-side leather member. Therefore, because the deviation between the fingers can be suppressed during the bat grip, the assured state of the bat grip can be maintained during the bat swing. Only part of the gore portion that covers the side surface of each finger in a lengthwise direction (extended direction of the finger) may constitute both-grain-sidefinger gore portion 83 formed by the both-grain-side leather member. Both-grain-sidefinger gore portion 83 may be disposed only for the specific finger. - Referring to
FIG. 39 , a first modification of the sports glove ofFIG. 38 will be described. Referring toFIG. 39 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 38 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 39 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 38 in the disposition of the both-grain-side leather member. That is, insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 9 , in addition to both-grain-sidefinger gore portion 83 shown inFIG. 38 , the whole surface on the palmar is formed by the both-grain-side leather member likesports glove 1 shown inFIG. 37 . Therefore, the effect provided bysports glove 1 shown inFIG. 37 can be obtained in addition to the effect provided bysports glove 1 shown inFIG. 38 . - Referring to
FIG. 40 , a second modification of the sports glove ofFIG. 38 will be described. Referring toFIG. 40 , althoughsports glove 1 basically has a configuration similar to that ofsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 38 ,sports glove 1 shown inFIG. 40 differs fromsports glove 1 shown inFIG. 38 in that only the gore portion located in one of side surfaces of the finger constitutes both-grain-sidefinger gore portion 83. In such cases, the relatively thick both-grain-side leather member is used only in one of the side surfaces, and the other side surface is made of another relatively flexible material. Therefore, the ease of the finger motion can be improved (that is, the fit ofsports glove 1 can be improved) while the effect bysports glove 1 shown inFIG. 38 is maintained to some extent. Insports glove 1 shown inFIG. 40 , both-grain-sidefinger gore portions 83 are disposed on the side surfaces closer to the thumb ofmiddle finger 13 tolittle finger 15. Alternatively, both-grain-sidefinger gore portion 83 may be disposed on the opposite side (side surface on the little finger), or the direction in which both-grain-sidefinger gore portion 83 is disposed may be changed in each finger. Both-grain-sidefinger gore portion 83 may be disposed on not all the fingers but the specific finger. - The following experiments were performed to confirm the effects of the sports glove according to the present invention.
- (Samples)
- In order to confirm the effect of the sports glove according to the present invention, a glove with the palmar portion being formed by the grain side of the normal natural leather, a glove with the palmar portion being formed by the floor side of the normal natural leather, and a glove with the palmar portion being formed by a resin and artificial leather were prepared in addition to the sports glove shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 of the present invention. - (Experimental Apparatus)
- A measuring
apparatus 40 shown inFIG. 41 is a torque measuring apparatus. In measuringapparatus 40,support members 43 are disposed on abase member 47 while facing each other, and ashaft 42 is rotatably supported insupport members 43. Abat grip portion 44 is connected and fixed to one end ofshaft 42. Agrip tape 45 is disposed on the surface ofgrip portion 44. Atorque sensor 41 is connected to the other end ofshaft 42. Acontrol unit 46 is connected totorque sensor 41 in order to record output fromtorque sensor 41. - Two kinds of
grip portions 44 having different materials ofgrip tapes 45 were prepared. That is, relatively hardly-slippery grip tape 45 was used as a grip tapeA. Grip tape 45 that was relatively more slippery than grip tape A was used as a grip tape B. - (Experimental Method)
- For eight testers, the torque was measured when the measuring apparatus shown in
FIG. 26 was rotated counterclockwise while the grip portion of the measuring apparatus is gripped by the four kinds of the gloves and bare hands. The measurement was performed for each of the two kinds of the grip portions having the different grip tapes. - (Results)
- Tables 1 and 2 show the torque measurement results of the testers in the grip portions in which grip tape A and grip tape B are used. Table 1 is the result when the grip portion of grip tape A is used, and Table 2 is the result when the grip portion of grip tape B is used.
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TABLE 1 Condition Condition Tester Tester Tester Tester Tester Tester Tester Tester ID contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Average A Normal natural 18.5 16.1 11.5 13.2 15.1 16.4 15.7 14.8 15.1 leather B Natural leather 21.6 17.8 13.0 15.4 16.3 17.3 16.9 15.5 16.7 both grain sides C Grain side and 17.6 15.2 12.6 13.1 15.6 16.1 13.4 14.9 14.8 floor side being inverted D Resin + artificial 16.7 12.7 10.6 11.9 13.4 14.1 12.8 13.4 13.2 leather E Thin artificial 16.0 13.4 11.3 12.3 14.3 15.0 14.1 12.5 13.6 leather F Bare hand 11.6 13.1 8.2 10.5 11.1 12.7 12.5 9.7 11.1 -
TABLE 2 Condition Condition Tester Tester Tester Tester Tester Tester Tester Tester ID contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Average A Normal natural 15.1 14.7 14.5 13.3 15.2 17.6 16.2 13.2 15.0 leather B Natural leather 15.7 15.2 16.3 15.1 15.1 17.9 15.9 15.3 15.8 both grain sides C Grain side and 14.7 16.6 13.9 13.4 13.2 16.6 15.0 13.5 14.6 floor side being inverted D Resin + artificial 14.0 14.1 13.1 11.7 13.9 15.7 16.6 12.5 13.9 leather E Thin artificial 13.7 12.8 12.9 12.9 13.0 15.4 13.2 11.7 13.2 leather F Bare hand 13.1 13.3 12.4 11.9 13.4 14.2 13.8 11.7 13.0 -
FIGS. 42 and 43 show average torque values in the result in the kinds of the sports gloves. - In the graphs shown in
FIGS. 42 and 43 , a horizontal axis indicates the kind of the glove used, and a vertical axis indicates the torque. The torque in the vertical axis has a unit of Nm. In the horizontal axes ofFIGS. 42 and 43 , the letter A designates the case where the sports glove is made of one piece of natural leather and the grain side is applied to the palmar portion. The letter B in the horizontal axes designates the case where the sports glove of the present invention is used. The letter C in the horizontal axes designates the case where the sports glove with the floor side being applied to the palmar portion surface is used. The letter D in the horizontal axes designates the case where the sports glove with the palmar portion being formed by the resin and the artificial leather is used. The letter E in the horizontal axes designates the case where the grip portion is grasped by bare hands. - As can be seen from
FIGS. 42 and 43 , in each grip tape, the torque is maximized when the sports glove of the present invention is used. That is, it is shown that the hard-slipperiness is realized when the sports glove of the present invention is used. - The present invention is advantageously applied to the sports glove, particularly to the sports glove that is worn in the batting of baseball and softball.
- Although the present invention has been described and illustrated in detail, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be taken by way of limitation, the scope of the present invention being interpreted by the terms of the appended claims.
Claims (8)
1. A sports glove having a leather member disposed on a palmar side, the leather member being made of natural leather and having a front side and a backside each applied with a grain side.
2. The sports glove according to claim 1 , comprising:
a palmar portion that covers a palm; and
a finger portion that covers fingers, wherein
said leather member is disposed on at least part of a palmar side of said finger portion and in at least part of said palmar portion.
3. The sports glove according to claim 1 , comprising a palmar portion that covers a palm, wherein
said leather member is disposed on at least part of said palmar portion.
4. The sports glove according to claim 1 , wherein a stitch is formed on said leather member.
5. The sports glove according to claim 4 , wherein said stitch is formed so as to be gradually brought closer to a wrist from a thumb toward a little finger on said leather member.
6. The sports glove according to claim 1 , comprising a finger portion that covers fingers, wherein
said leather member is disposed on at least part of a palmar side of said finger portion.
7. The sports glove according to claim 6 , wherein a stitch is formed on said leather member.
8. The sports glove according to claim 7 , wherein said stitch is formed so as to be extended in a direction intersecting an extended direction of said finger portion on said leather member.
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