JP2001295111A - Calf supporter - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] Regarding the supporter attached to the calf and used, even if there is a large individual difference in the form of the calf,
Provide a calf supporter that can be freely worn and the wearer himself can adjust a required pressure distribution. The supporter includes a vertically long shin pad, a knee-wound elastic band fixedly extended to the shin pad, and one end fixed from the shin pad to extend in the lateral direction. A plurality of substantially parallel calf winding elastic bands, and surface fasteners provided on the other end of the elastic band and the surface of the shin pad to engage with each other, and the elastic band comprises , Formed from natural rubber sheet. In particular, in the above-mentioned plurality of elastic bands, the length of the band on the upper side of the shin pad is large and narrow, the length of the band on the lower side is small and large, and the band in the middle of the upper and lower bands is Have a width and length.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a supporter attached to a calf.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Legs are often fatigued due to prolonged walking, standing work, or sports, and in particular, swelling of the calves is often experienced. As a conventional technique, an attempt was made to wear high socks including from the ankle to above the knee,
By wearing high socks on the legs, the calves were tightened to prevent redness in the calves and to promote blood flow from the feet to the legs.

[0003]

The wearing of high socks has a certain effect on the tightening of the calf, but in order to prevent swelling of the foot, it is necessary to apply a required pressure to each part of the calf. Because there are individual differences in the form of the calf, it has been difficult for the conventional socks to respond to the required pressure distribution with only one kind of socks. Therefore, the manufacturer had to prepare various kinds of socks having different shapes, and each user had to select a sock suitable for his / her calf. For this reason, it has been generally difficult for socks to obtain a tightening force on the calf so that the user can be sufficiently satisfied.

Furthermore, the above-mentioned high socks are made smaller than conventional socks in order to increase the tightening force, and when attaching and detaching the high socks, it is troublesome to insert or remove a foot from the socks. And then,
There was a drawback that it was difficult to use in summer with calf sweating.

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present invention can freely attach and detach the calf even if there is a great difference in the form of the calf, and the required tightening pressure distribution on the calf can be adjusted by the wearer's own hand. It is intended to provide an adjustable calf supporter.

[0006]

A supporter according to the present invention comprises a shin pad, an elastic band for winding the knee above the shin pad, and a laterally fixed band extending in the longitudinal direction of the shin pad. A plurality of upper and lower calf winding bands extending in the direction,
It consists of a hook-and-loop fastener which is provided on the above-mentioned telescopic band and the shin pad, respectively, and is engaged with each other.

The shin pad has a plurality of parallel elastic bands arranged at one end and fixed at one end. The elastic band is wrapped around the calf and tightens the calf.

[0008] Among the elastic bands, the elastic band for winding the knee is a relatively long band fixed on the upper part of the shin pad.
Usually, it is arranged obliquely above the elastic band.
The elastic band for winding the knee is arranged on both the left and right sides or on one side, and the lower part of the knee is turned to rotate the upper part of the knee (that is, the lower part of the thigh).
The supporter itself can be prevented from slipping during use.

As a fixing means of the elastic band for winding the knee, a hook-and-loop fastener which can be engaged with both ends of both the right and left elastic bands can be provided. Alternatively, in a configuration using an elastic band on only one side, a hook-and-loop fastener can be provided at one end of the elastic band and can be engaged with another hook-and-loop fastener provided on the shin pad.

The elastic band for calf winding is arranged so as to protrude in the lateral direction of the shin pad, and in use, the shin pad is applied to the shin along the longitudinal direction, and the shin pad is used. The elastic band that extends laterally from is turned around the calf and tightened. Each elastic band for calf winding has a hook-and-loop fastener fixed to a free end, and is fixed by engaging the hook-and-loop fastener with a hook-and-loop fastener of a shin pad to apply a required tightening pressure to the calf. . The multiple elastic bands are divided in the vertical direction of the calf,
Using the elasticity of the elastic band, the tightening degree of each elastic band is adjusted and fixed by itself.

Further, in the present invention, the plurality of elastic bands for calf winding may be configured such that the length of the band fixed to one end of the shin pad is changed to the length of the band fixed to the other end of the shin pad. Is preferably larger than the length of

[0012] Such a calf elastic band,
One end of the elastic band, ie, the upper elastic band (ie,
An elastic band around the calf near the kneecap side.
Calf by increasing the tightening force of the elastic band on the other end side, that is, the elastic band on the lower side (that is, the elastic band that winds the calf near the ankle side). Promotes blood flow in the ascending direction of
The swelling is prevented.

[0013] For this reason, according to the present invention, the plurality of elastic bands have a length of the elastic band fixed to one end of the shin pad and a length of the elastic band fixed to the other end of the shin pad. Is preferably reduced.

In this case, the shin pad is provided so that one end is located on the side closer to the kneecap, that is, on the upper side, and the other end is located on the side closer to the ankle (ie, on the lower side). By changing the length of each elastic band, the user himself can easily make the tightening force of the lower elastic band larger than that of the upper elastic band. The short elastic band can give a greater tightening force to the calf if it is stretched and wound to the same length as the long elastic band. Further, the length of the elastic band is determined in consideration of the fact that the circumference of the calf is smaller at a lower position than at an upper position. Further, if there is another elastic band at an intermediate position between the upper and lower positions, it is preferable that the elastic band has an intermediate length of the above length.

The adjustment of the calf tightening force can also be realized by changing the width of the elastic band together with or without changing the length of the elastic band. In other words, the plurality of elastic bands reduce the width of one end of the shin pad, that is, the width of the upper elastic band, and increase the width of the other end, that is, the lower elastic band. The wide elastic band can apply a larger tightening force to the calf as compared with the narrow elastic band even when pulled with the same amount of elongation. Furthermore, if there is another elastic band at an intermediate position between the upper and lower positions, it is preferable that the elastic band has a width between the above widths.

[0016]

1A and 1B show an example of a calf supporter 1 according to the present invention. The calf supporter 1 has a long-shaped shin pad 2, and the shin pad 2 has a long shape. The front surface 21 is formed or attached with a hook-and-loop fastener 42 which is formed of a thick fiber material which is difficult to deform and which is reinforced by the core material 29.

On the front surface 21 side of the shin pad 2, a telescopic band 5 (5a, 5b) for winding the knee and a plurality of telescopic bands 3 for winding the calf are attached at their one end portions 32, 52. Have been. The ends 32, 52 of the elastic bands 3, 5 are integrally sewn or adhered to the front side of the shin pad 2 with a core 29 interposed therebetween.

An elastic band 5 (5a, 5b) for knee winding
In this example, is constituted by two elastic bands 5a, 5b extending left and right obliquely upward from the upper end of the shin pad 2, and can be joined to the other ends 51 of the elastic bands 5a, 5b. Hook fasteners 44, 45 are attached.

Each of the elastic bands 3 (3
a, 3b, 3c) extend in parallel in the lateral direction, and extend and contract bands (3a and 3b, and 3b and 3) adjacent to each other.
c) is arranged so as to be spaced apart from each other at an appropriate interval.

The elastic band 3 for calf winding is shown in FIG.
As shown in (A, B), preferably three are used. However, the number of the elastic bands 3 is not limited to three, but may be two, or four or more elastic bands may be provided.

A hook-and-loop fastener 43 is formed or attached to the other end 31 (ie, free end) of the elastic band 3 for calf winding. The other end of the elastic band 3 is attached to the surface 2 of the shin pad 2 by the hook-and-loop fastener 43.
The first hook-and-loop fastener 42 can be detachably engaged with the hook-and-loop fastener 42.

The shin pad 2 is made of a thick fabric, a felt fabric,
It can be formed from a soft leather material, a relatively hard rubber, or the like, but the material is not particularly limited. Further, as shown in the figure, a core material 29 may be provided also for reinforcement. It is preferable that the material has flexibility in the thickness direction, so that the shin rest portion 2 fits easily around the shin, but it is easy to use a material that has little expansion and contraction or deformation in the surface area direction of the shin rest portion 2. .

On the other hand, the elastic band for both the knee winding and the calf winding is formed of a stretchable soft elastic material. Preferably, the elastic band 3 is made of rubber into a string shape or a sheet shape. These elastic bands are particularly preferably formed from a natural rubber sheet. The elastic band made of natural rubber sheet is soft and easy to expand and contract. Can be freely adjusted and is preferably used. Such a sheet-like elastic band 3 is preferably cut out of a natural rubber sheet, and a soft cloth is stuck to one surface of the natural rubber to make it easy to come in contact with human skin.

In particular, with respect to the elastic band 3 for calf winding, in the example shown in FIG. The first elastic band 3a is the longest, the lowest third elastic band 3c is the shortest, and the intermediate second elastic band 3b is set to an intermediate length between them. Thus, the length of each stretch band is different from the outer circumference of the calf,
The adjustment is made in consideration of a difference in pressure to be applied to the calf as described below.

Further, the width of the elastic band is also narrower in the upper first elastic band 3a and smaller in the lower third band 3a.
c is the widest and the intermediate second elastic band 3b is designed to have an intermediate width.

FIG. 2 shows the appearance when the calf supporter 1 of the present invention is mounted on the shin of the body. The shin pad 2 is arranged vertically along the front side of the shin of the body.
The two elastic bands 5 (5a, 5b) for winding the knees are distributed to the left and right, turned around the back of the knee and crossed over, and then pulled over the knee from the back of the knee to the ends of the left and right elastic bands 5. The hook and loop fasteners 44 and 45 of the section are engaged and connected. Thereby, the elastic band 5 for winding the knee is tightened around the knee with an appropriate tension, and is fixed in a state where the shin pad 2 is lifted.

Next, the three elastic bands 3 (3
a, 3b, 3c) engages and fixes the hook-and-loop fastener 43 of the other end 31 to the hook-and-loop fastener 42 of the front of the shin pad 2, while turning to the back of the calf and tightening.

At this time, as described above, since the length and width of the three upper and lower elastic bands 3 are changed, the first uppermost position of the first elastic band 3 is changed.
Since the elastic band 3a is long and thin, the elastic band can be loosely tightened to apply a relatively low winding force to the calf near the knee, and the lowermost elastic band 3c
Is wide and short, it is necessary to strongly stretch and tighten the telescopic band 3c and engage with the fastener 43 at the time of wearing, so that the largest winding force can be applied to the calf near the ankle. The telescopic band 3b in the middle position gives a medium pressure between them.

As seen from the calf, the tightening of the elastic band 3 is performed in such a manner that, from the upper side of the calf, the lower pressure by the upper first elastic band 3a, the absence of pressure between the elastic bands, and the intermediate position. The intermediate pressure by the second elastic band 3b, the no pressure between the next elastic bands, and the high pressure by the lower third elastic band 3c can be applied. Such a gradual pressure distribution to the calf can promote blood flow from the ankle side of the shin to the kneecap side, which is effective in preventing swelling in the calf, and especially for varicose veins. It is also useful for prevention.

Further, the above-mentioned elastic band for winding the knee is
Tightening around the knee has the effect of relieving knee pain. By fixing the knee, the shock at the time of going up and down the stairs can be reduced, and the knee pain can be reduced. Furthermore, as described above, it is also effective in preventing the support itself from slipping off, and even for prolonged exercise and labor,
The support does not fall off the knee, and the effect of promoting the blood flow by the elastic band for calf winding can be maintained for a long time.

FIG. 4 shows another embodiment in which the uppermost elastic band 3a is omitted from the elastic bands of the supporter shown in FIG. 1 among the elastic bands for calf winding. is there. This example is an example in which the number of elastic bands for calf winding is two, and other configurations are not much different from those shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the elastic band 5 (5a, 5b) for winding the knee wound around the back of the knee functions as the uppermost elastic band 3a.

[0032]

As described above, the calf supporter 1 has a vertically long shin pad, a knee band extending left and right, and a plurality of calf wraps extending laterally from the shin pad. It is equipped with an elastic band for wrapping, and when wearing it, it can be wrapped around the knee of the elastic band for winding the knee and attached, and the elastic band can be divided up and down on the calf, so it is easy to attach and remove In addition, the tightening force of each telescopic band on the calf can be easily and freely adjusted.

A hook-and-loop fastener is provided at the end of each elastic band so as to engage with the front side of the shin pad.
This makes it easier for the wearer to attach and detach himself to the calf and adjust the tightening force.

An elastic band for winding the knee is provided on the left and right from the upper part of the shin pad, and the end portions of the left and right elastic bands are provided with hook-and-loop fasteners which can be engaged with each other. By engaging on the front side, you can adjust the tightening force around the knee,
The supporter can be easily fixed to prevent the supporter from slipping down. Furthermore, by tightening around the knee,
It is effective in relieving knee pain.

If at least three elastic bands are attached along the longitudinal direction of the shin pad 2, the pressure applied to the calf by the elastic band in three stages can be applied. As a result, it is possible to promote the calf blood flow, prevent hyperemia, and enhance the therapeutic effects such as prevention of swelling, looseness, calf lump and firmness of the legs.

If the elastic band 3 is made of natural rubber, it is soft and has a wide elastic elongation range, so that an easy-to-handle supporter can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a developed front surface (A) and a back surface (B) of a calf supporter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the calf supporter according to the embodiment of the present invention when the calf supporter is mounted.

FIG. 3 shows a back surface when the calf supporter according to the embodiment of the present invention is mounted.

FIG. 4 is a plan view similar to FIG. 1 showing a developed front surface (A) and a back surface (B) of a calf supporter according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Calf supporter 2 Shin part 3 Elastic band for calf winding 42 Velcro 43 Velcro 5 Elastic band for knee winding

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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A longitudinally extending shin pad, an elastic band for winding a knee above the shin pad, and fixed in the longitudinal direction of the shin pad to extend in the lateral direction of the shin pad. A plurality of elastic bands for calf winding, a hook-and-loop fastener for winding and fixing the elastic band for knee winding, and one end of the elastic band for calf winding and the shin abutment are provided respectively. And a hook-and-loop fastener for engaging with each other. 2. The above-mentioned elastic band for winding the knee is provided on the left and right from the upper part of the shin pad, and the end portions of the left and right elastic bands are provided with hook-and-loop fasteners which can be engaged with each other. The calf supporter according to claim 1. 3. The supporter according to claim 1, wherein at least three elastic bands for calf winding are attached along a longitudinal direction of the shin pad. 4. The supporter according to claim 1, wherein said elastic band is made of natural rubber. 5. The length of the plurality of elastic bands fixed to one end of the shin pad is longer than the length of the band fixed to the other end of the shin pad. 5. The supporter according to any one of 1 to 4. 6. An elastic band is provided at an intermediate position between the elastic band at one end and the elastic band at the other end, and the length of the intermediate elastic band is between the one end and the other end. The supporter according to claim 5, wherein the supporter has an intermediate length of the length of the elastic band. 7. In the plurality of elastic bands, the width of the elastic band fixed to one end of the shin pad is smaller than the width of the elastic band fixed to the other end of the shin pad. 6. The supporter according to any one of 1 to 5. 8. The supporter according to claim 4, wherein the width of the elastic band at one end is smaller than the width of the elastic band at the other end. 9. The supporter according to claim 6, wherein the width of the intermediate elastic band is intermediate between the widths of the elastic bands at the one end and the other end.