JPH02206482A - Mitt for soft ball-baseball game - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a ball catching tool for baseball and softball.

[Prior Art] Gloves and gloves are conventionally known as ball catching tools for baseball and softball (hereinafter abbreviated as ball catching tools). Conventional ball-catching tools have been formed by sewing an outer skin and an inner skin using natural leather, and joining the outer skin and inner skin together using a leather strap. Also, at that time,
A ball-catching tool that uses a cushioning material such as felt for the purpose of smoothly transmitting the movement of the hand to the tip of the ball-catching tool and to reduce the impact when catching a baseball (hereinafter simply referred to as "ball"). Common.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, recently, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 51-7172,
A ball catching device having an elastic synthetic resin foam formed by bonding an outer skin and an inner skin made of a soft synthetic resin having a finger shape, and injecting and foaming a foamed synthetic resin into the gap between the outer skin and the inner skin. ' is also publicly known.

Furthermore, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 58-45748, [a structure consisting of an elastic outer shell and an inner material, with several bags placed between the outer shell and the inner material along the finger shape] A ball-catching tool, in which the bag is attached to the outer shell side, and a hard plate-shaped core is inserted into and removed from the bag. ' is also publicly known.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] These conventional ball catching devices have the following problems.

In other words, the ball-catching tool has an outer skin and an inner skin made from natural leather by sewing, and is joined together using a leather strap with felt interposed between the outer skin and the inner skin, which requires a lot of manual work such as sewing. Due to the time-consuming process, production costs are high and it is necessary to rely on human labor, making it impossible to rationalize production.Also, the quality of the natural leather itself is difficult to stabilize, resulting in poor productivity. Was.

Therefore, Publication of Utility Model Publication No. 51-7172 and Publication of Utility Model Publication No. 58-
As in 45748, productivity is improved and
Ball-catching tools have also been devised for the purpose of improving the bending resistance of the ball-catching tool against the impact stress of the ball so as to catch the ball reliably. However, these ball catching tools also had the following problems.

That is, in the former case, an outer skin made of a soft synthetic resin having a finger shape and an inner skin are combined, and a foamed synthetic resin is injected and foamed into the gap between the outer skin and the inner skin instead of the conventional felt. This is a ball catching tool made of synthetic resin elastic foam. In this kind of ball-catching tool, foamed synthetic resin is injected between the outer skin and the inner skin, so unlike traditional ball-catching tools that have felt interposed, there is no impact when catching the ball. Stress can certainly be alleviated, but on the other hand, since there is a foamed synthetic resin between the outer skin and inner skin of the ball-receiving part of the ball-catching device, the flexibility and bendability of this part is inhibited. When catching a ball, the ball-receiving part no longer moves smoothly in accordance with the movement of the hand, making it difficult to catch the ball and causing the ball to fall. Furthermore, since both the outer skin and the inner skin are made of soft synthetic resin and are molded into flush sheets, even if the foamed synthetic resin is made thinner, the ball-catching device itself has poor flexibility and the surface of the outer skin is slippery. Because of this, it also had the disadvantage of poor anti-slip properties and the tendency for balls to fall. Furthermore, since the interior was made of soft synthetic resin, it had the disadvantage of poor sweat absorption.

In the latter case, it consists of an elastic outer shell and an inner material, and several bags are provided between the outer shell and the inner material along the finger shape, and the bags are attached to the outer shell side. , a ball-catching tool in which a hard plate-shaped core is inserted into and removed from the bag, and the entire outer shell of the ball-catching tool, including the ball-receiving part, is made of elastic synthetic resin.
In addition, since a hard plate-shaped core is inserted, the bending resistance of the part corresponding to the finger part is certainly improved against the impact stress of the ball, but on the other hand, it is used most when catching the ball. The ball-receiving part is also made of an elastic outer shell, which hinders its flexibility and bendability, making it difficult to respond to subtle movements of the hand, making it difficult to catch the ball. Was. In this regard, with conventional ball catching tools made of natural leather, when the ball is caught repeatedly, a pocket-like recess roughly corresponding to the shape of the baseball ball is naturally formed in the ball receiving area, making it easier to catch the ball. However, in the former and latter ball catching tools, such a pocket-like recess is not formed.
The problem was that it was difficult to catch the ball.

In view of these conventional drawbacks, the present invention has good productivity and
Another object of the present invention is to provide a ball-catching tool that allows smooth ball catching and has good durability.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the ball catching tool of the present invention includes an interior member made of natural or artificial leather, etc., in which each finger insertion portion is formed independently, and a foamed ball catching tool. It has a cushioning member made of synthetic resin, felt, etc., and a web part between the thumb and index finger, and each finger part except the thumb part is integrally molded with soft synthetic resin, etc., with adjacent parts joined to each other. grooves for preventing slippage and improving flexibility are formed at arbitrary locations on the ball-receiving surface side and back side of the outer shell member, and protrusions are formed at arbitrary locations on the outer shell member. This is a ball-catching tool that is integrally joined with the interior member and the like.

In addition, in the ball catching tool of the present invention, a tightening adjustment is provided on the back side of the outer shell member for tightening and locking the finger strap extending from the inner member on the back surface of the thumb and the back surface of the little finger, or either one of them. It is also possible to integrate tools.

Further, a edging member made of a soft material having a recess for inserting the interior member, the outer shell member, etc., and a thread groove for sewing is attached to the joint portion of the interior member and the outer shell member of the present invention. is also possible.

In addition, the outer shell member of the present invention can be formed with different material properties and wall thicknesses of the soft synthetic resin on the ball receiving surface side and the back side.

[Function] The ball-catching tool of the present invention constructed as described above uses an interior member made of natural or artificial leather, in which each finger insertion portion is formed independently, so that it is different from conventional soft synthetic leather. Unlike those with a resin inner skin, they are flexible, have good flexibility, fit well in the hand, have a good feel, and are extremely easy to care for. Particularly when artificial leather is used for the interior material, the back side of the interior material can be three-dimensionally formed by welding or the like, making it possible to provide products that are even easier to maintain.

Furthermore, since the cushioning member is made of foamed synthetic resin, felt, sponge, etc., the cushioning member can be placed only in the necessary areas.

Preferably, if the shape of the buffer member is formed to substantially match the uneven shape of the outer shell member, the buffer member can be more reliably held between the inner member and the outer shell member. Furthermore, if a hard reinforcing plate or the like is used in conjunction with the buffer member as required, the buffering effect and the occurrence of fingers can be prevented.

In addition, unlike conventional ball-catching tools injected with foamed synthetic resin, appropriate misalignment occurs between the interior and outer shell members.
It is possible to provide a ball-catching tool with extremely good flexibility without impeding its flexibility as a ball-catching tool.

In addition, the ball catching tool of the present invention has a web portion between the thumb portion and the index finger portion, and each finger portion except the thumb portion is integrally made of soft synthetic resin or the like with adjacent parts joined to each other. It is made of a molded outer shell member, and grooves are formed at arbitrary locations on the ball-receiving surface side and the back side of the outer shell member to prevent slippage and improve flexibility, so it has better flexibility than conventional ball catching tools. In addition to significantly improving the
For example, if the ball is formed in a U-shape or concentric circle shape, as the ball is repeatedly caught, four pocket-shaped parts roughly corresponding to the shape of the ball will be naturally formed in the ball receiving area, which will prevent the ball from falling and make it easier to catch the ball. It is definitely possible.

Furthermore, in the present invention, since a protrusion is formed at an arbitrary location on the outer shell member, this protrusion produces a rib or stiffener-like action, improving rigidity and reducing stress applied when receiving a ball. It can be used together with the above-mentioned buffer member to prevent finger thrusts.

In addition, in the ball catching tool of the present invention, a tightening adjustment is provided on the back side of the outer shell member for tightening and locking the finger strap extending from the inner member on the back surface of the thumb and the back surface of the little finger, or either one of them. Since the device can be attached and integrated, there is no need to retie the string each time as in the past, and the length of the finger strap can be freely and easily adjusted to suit the size of the user's hand. It is something that can be done.

Furthermore, at the joint end of the interior member and the outer shell member of the present invention,
Although it is possible to sew using the conventional hem leather, another method is to use a soft material that has recesses for inserting interior and outer shell members and thread grooves for sewing. It is also possible to attach a edging member. By using the edging member in this way, the appearance of the joint end becomes good and the joint end does not become fluffy even after long-term use.

In addition, the outer shell member of the present invention can be formed by changing the material properties and wall thickness of the soft synthetic resin on the ball-receiving surface side and the back side, so that the ball-receiving surface side that catches the ball has flexibility. Because the back side can be made of a more or less rigid material, this part has good flexibility and moves smoothly with the movement of the hand, ensuring that the ball is caught. It is something that can be played. Furthermore, by varying the wall thickness of the ball-receiving surface and the back side, for example, if the ball-receiving surface is made thicker, the impact when catching the ball can be alleviated, and conversely, if the ball-receiving surface is made thicker, the impact when catching the ball can be alleviated; By doing so, the bending resistance is improved, so that injuries such as stab fingers can be prevented.

In addition, by attaching a cushioning member to the finger insertion part on the ball-receiving surface side, the bending resistance is improved, and the ball-catching tool itself moves smoothly with the movement of the hand, making it possible to catch the ball reliably. be.

[Example] An example will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, in a ball catching tool f, each finger insertion portion 2
It has an interior member 3 made of natural or artificial leather, etc., which is formed independently, a buffer member 4 made of foamed synthetic resin, felt, etc., and a web part 5c between the thumb part 5a and the index finger part 5b, In addition, each of the finger parts except the thumb part 5a is made of an outer shell member 5 integrally molded of soft synthetic resin or the like, and adjacent parts are joined to each other, and the ball receiving surface side 5d of the outer shell member 5 is
A groove portion 5f for anti-slip and improving flexibility is formed at an arbitrary location on the back side 5e, and a protrusion 5g is formed at an arbitrary location on the outer shell member 5, and is integrally joined to the interior member 3, etc. It is a ball-catching tool.

In addition, since the web member 5C related to the ball-catching tool of the present invention is a member that requires strength, a strength member is separately preformed in advance so that it does not fit between the outer shell member 5 and the inner member 3. This can also be done as appropriate.

Furthermore, as another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 and 10, on the thumb back section 5h and the little finger back section 51 on the back side 5e of the outer shell member 5, or on either one of them, A tightening adjustment tool 7 for tightening and locking the finger strap 6 extending from the interior member 3 can also be integrated. The tightening adjustment tool 7 is attached from the back side of the outer shell member, and the thin peripheral edge of the tightening adjustment tool 7 is sewn, glued, or welded to the outer shell member. It can be integrated. Further, one side of the finger hook string 6 is connected to the ball-receiving surface side of the interior member 3, and the other side is inserted into the locking bar of the aforementioned tightening adjustment tool for adjustment.

In addition, as another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the joint end 8 of the interior member 3 and the outer shell member 5 has a groove for inserting the interior member 3, the outer shell member 5, etc. This is a ball-catching tool to which a edging member 9 made of a soft material having a recess 1 (9a) and a thread groove 9b for sewing is attached.

Furthermore, as another embodiment of the present invention, although not shown in the drawings, there is a ball catching tool for baseball in which the outer shell member 5 has different material properties and wall thicknesses of soft synthetic resin on the ball receiving surface side 5d and the back surface side 5e. can also be supplied.

At this time, it is also possible to change the color of the synthetic resin used on the ball-receiving surface side 5d and the back surface side 5e of the outer shell member 5, respectively. It is also possible to use abrasion-resistant materials or synthetic resins with anti-slip properties that improve the ball-catching effect.

The material for the outer shell member 5 used in the present invention may be appropriately selected from polyurethane resin, polyvinyl chloride resin, elastomer, and other thermoplastic synthetic resins. Moreover, blow molding, slush molding, vacuum forming, etc. can be used as a means for molding the outer shell member 5 of the present invention using these materials.

Furthermore, methods such as sewing or gluing may be used as a means for forming the interior member 3, but the finger insertion portion 2 can be formed three-dimensionally by welding or the like.

Further, for the back surface of the opening portion 5j of the outer shell member 5, a soft-touch leather such as boa or shearling can be used. Other methods for tightening the hand portion 5j of the outer shell member include using a strap inside the shell, a ring-shaped locking buckle, etc., so that it can be tightened more reliably.

In addition, as a means for joining the interior member 3 and the outer shell member 5, methods suitable for the materials such as sewing, welding, and adhesion are preferable.

[Effects of the Invention] Since the present invention is configured as described above, it produces effects as described below.

That is, since the ball catching tool of the present invention uses an interior member made of natural or artificial leather in which each finger insertion portion is formed independently, it is different from the interior material made of conventional soft synthetic resin. In contrast, it is flexible, has good flexibility, fits easily in the hand, and has good sweat absorption.
Since a cushioning member made of foamed synthetic resin, felt, etc. is used, the cushioning member can be placed only in necessary areas, and does not impede the flexibility of the ball catching tool itself. or,
It has a web part between the thumb part and the index finger part, and each finger part except the thumb part is made of an integrally molded outer shell member made of soft synthetic resin or the like, and adjacent parts are joined to each other. Because grooves for preventing slippage and promoting flexibility are formed at arbitrary locations on the ball-receiving surface and back side of the shell member, flexibility is significantly improved compared to conventional ball-catching tools, and these grooves If the ball is formed, for example, in a U-shape or concentric circle shape on the ball-receiving surface side of the ball-catching tool, by repeatedly catching the ball, a pocket-like recess approximately corresponding to the shape of the ball will be naturally formed on the ball-receiving surface side. Therefore, falling balls can be prevented, the ball catching rate can be reliably improved, and ball catching errors can be reduced.

Furthermore, in the present invention, since a protrusion is formed at an arbitrary location on the outer shell member, this protrusion produces a rib or stiffener-like action, improving rigidity and reducing stress applied when receiving a ball. This provides a cushioning effect and, together with the above-mentioned cushioning member, has the effect of preventing finger thrusting.

In addition, in the ball catching tool of the present invention, a tightening adjustment is provided on the back side of the outer shell member for tightening and locking the finger strap extending from the inner member on the back surface of the thumb and the back surface of the little finger, or either one of them. Since the tool can be attached and locked, there is no need to retie the string each time as in the past, and the length of the finger strap can be freely and easily adjusted to suit the size of the user's hand. It is something that can be adjusted.

Furthermore, at the joint end of the interior member and the outer shell member of the present invention,
Although it is possible to sew using a conventional helical base, another method is to use a soft material that has recesses for inserting interior and outer shell members and thread grooves for sewing. It is also possible to attach a edging member. By using the edging member in this way, the appearance of the joint end becomes good and the joint end does not become fluffy even after long-term use.

In addition, the outer shell member of the present invention can be formed with different material properties and wall thicknesses of the soft synthetic resin on the ball-receiving surface side and the back side. A material with good flexibility is used, and the back side can be made of a more or less rigid material, so the ball-receiving surface side has good flexibility, and the back side moves smoothly with the movement of the hand. , it is possible to catch the ball reliably.

Furthermore, by varying the wall thickness of the ball-receiving surface and the back side, for example, if the ball-receiving surface is made thicker, the impact when catching the ball can be alleviated, and conversely, if the ball-receiving surface is made thicker, the impact when catching the ball can be alleviated; By doing so, the bending resistance can be improved, which has the effect of protecting the fingers from injuries such as poking fingers.

In addition, by attaching a cushioning member to the finger insertion part on the ball-receiving surface side, the bending resistance is improved, and the ball-catching tool itself moves smoothly with the movement of the hand, making it possible to reliably catch the ball. be.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the ball-receiving surface side of a baseball catching tool according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the back side of the baseball catching tool according to the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the back side of another embodiment of the baseball catching device according to the present invention, and FIG. FIGS. 6 and 7 are perspective views showing the tightening adjuster according to the present invention; FIGS. FIG. 1θ is an explanatory view showing the interior member of the present invention, and FIGS. 11 to 13 are explanatory views showing a conventional baseball catching tool. l: ball catching tool, 2: finger insertion part, 3: interior member, 4: buffer member, 5: outer shell member, 5a: thumb part, 5b two index finger parts,
5c: Web part, 5d: Ball receiving surface side, 5e: Back side, 5f
: groove part, 5g=projection part, 5h: back part of thumb, 51: back part of little finger, 5j: hand part, 6: finger hook braid, 7: tightening adjustment tool, 8: joint end part, 9: edging member , 9a: insertion recess, 9b = thread groove, lO: ball catching tool, 11 = outer skin, 12:
Endothelium, 13: Foamed synthetic resin, 14: Mold, 15: Foaming device. Fig.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In a baseball/softball ball catching tool, an interior member made of natural or artificial leather, etc., in which each finger insertion part is formed independently, and a buffer member made of foamed synthetic resin, felt, etc. and a web portion between the thumb portion and the index finger portion,
In addition, each of the finger parts except the thumb part is made of an outer shell member integrally molded of soft synthetic resin, etc., with adjacent parts joined to each other, and anti-slip and anti-slip parts are provided at arbitrary locations on the ball receiving surface side and back side of the outer shell member. A ball-catching device characterized in that a groove for promoting flexibility is formed, a protrusion is formed at an arbitrary location on the outer shell member, and the ball-catching tool is integrally joined with the interior member, etc. 2. Claim 1, wherein a tightening adjustment device for tightening and locking a finger hook string extending from the interior member is integrated on the back side of the thumb and the little finger on the back side of the outer shell member, or either one thereof. Catching equipment listed. 3. A edging member made of a soft material and having a recess for inserting the interior member, the outer shell member, etc., and a thread groove for sewing is attached to the joint end of the interior member and the outer shell member. The ball catching tool according to items 1 and 2. 4. The ball catching device according to claim 1, wherein the outer shell member has different material properties and wall thicknesses of the soft synthetic resin on the ball receiving surface side and the back side.