WO2007117101A1

WO2007117101A1 - Glove for golf

Info

Publication number: WO2007117101A1
Application number: PCT/KR2007/001711
Authority: WO
Inventors: Paul Hoon Chung
Original assignee: Paul Hoon Chung
Priority date: 2006-04-10
Filing date: 2007-04-09
Publication date: 2007-10-18
Also published as: KR20070054074A

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a glove for golf. The glove includes a main body into which the hand is inserted, and first and second shock absorbing parts which are attached to the outer and inner surfaces of a portion of the main body contacting the palm. The first shock absorbing part is made of an elastic material, has a predetermined thickness and shape, and is attached to the outer surface of the portion of the main body contacting the palm. The second shock absorbing part is made of an elastic material, has a predetermined thickness and shape, and is attached to the inner surface of the portion of the main body contacting the palm. A portion of the main body positioned between the first and second shock absorbing parts is removed, thus forming a removed part. Each shock absorbing part is attached along the outer circumference of the removed part.

Description

Description GLOVE FOR GOLF

Technical Field

[1] The present invention relates, in general, to a glove for golf and, more particularly, to a glove for golf, which is constructed to have high elasticity and absorptiveness, thus allowing a golf ball to fly to a correct position, and increasing a golf ball's flying distance when the golf ball is hit. Background Art

[2] Recently, as public interest in golf increases, and golf becomes more and more popular, the number of persons who enjoy golf is increasing. Thus, in order to improve golfers' skill in golfing, various kinds of functional golf equipment have been developed.

[3] Among several kinds of golf equipment, a golf glove mitigates shocks transmitted to a golfer when he or she grasps the grip of a golf club and performs a swing, thus protecting his or her palm, and absorbing sweat from the palm, therefore preventing the palm from slipping from the grip.

[4] In addition to the general golf glove having the above function, golf gloves having special functions have been proposed.

[5] Korean U.M. Publication No. 1996-1104 discloses a golf glove, in which anti-slip pieces, made of a material having a high friction coefficient, are attached to the inner portion of the golf glove, which closely contacts the grip of a golf club, especially the finger portions of the golf glove and the portion extending downwards from a little finger portion, thus preventing the palm from slipping from the grip due to sweat or moisture of the palm when a golfer performs a swing.

[6] Further, Korean U.M. Laid-Open Publication No. 1998-19354 discloses another golf glove. According to the cited document, a cylindrical joining member is provided between an index finger portion of the golf glove and a middle finger portion thereof. Thus, when a golfer grasps the grip of a golf club with both hands, the finger of the other hand is inserted into the joining member. A predetermined section between the thumb portion of the golf glove and an index finger portion thereof is seamed, thus increasing the force with which the left hand is joined with the right hand when the golf club is swung, and maintaining an original gripping state, therefore allowing the golfer to correctly hit a golf ball.

[7] As described above, various golf gloves have been proposed to achieve an anti-slip effect and maintain the correct gripping state. However, a golf glove that increases the repulsive force and accuracy of a golf ball when it is hit, so as to increase the golf ball's flying distance, has not been proposed yet.

[8] Therefore, the applicant of this invention proposes a golf glove, which is capable of improving the accuracy and flying distance of a golf ball when it is hit. Disclosure of Invention

Technical Problem

[9] Accordingly, the present invention has been made keeping in mind the above problems occurring in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a glove for golf, which is constructed so that no empty space is formed between a user's palm surface and the grip of a golf club, thus preventing the golf club from shaking without additional grasping power, therefore improving the accuracy of a golf ball.

[10] Another object of the present invention is to provide a glove for golf, which is constructed so that higher repulsive force acts on the grip of a golf club when a golf ball is hit, thus increasing repulsive force when the golf ball is hit, therefore increasing a golf ball's flying distance. Technical Solution

[11] In order to accomplish the objects, the present invention provides a glove for golf, including a main body, into which a hand is inserted, a first shock absorbing part which is made of an elastic material, has a predetermined thickness and a predetermined shape, and is attached to an outer surface of a portion of the main body contacting a palm, and a second shock absorbing part which is made of an elastic material, has a predetermined thickness and a predetermined shape, and is attached to an inner surface of the portion of the main body contacting the palm, wherein an attaching position of the first shock absorbing part corresponds to an attaching position of the second shock absorbing part, and the first and second shock absorbing parts fill a space between a grip of a golf club and a user's palm when the glove is used.

[12] Preferably, in the golf glove having the above-mentioned characteristics, a portion of the main body positioned between the first and second shock absorbing parts is removed, thus forming a removed part.

[13] The removed part is provided with at least one support rib which couples predetermined portions of the outer circumference of the removed part with each other.

[14] Further, the main body includes at least one through hole between the first and second shock absorbing parts.

[15] Each of the first and second shock absorbing parts comprises an air pad containing air therein, or comprises a liquid pad containing liquid therein, or comprises at least one of synthetic rubber, polyurethane, silicone rubber, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene methyl acetate copolymer, ethylene acrylic acetate copolymer, and silicone.

Advantageous Effects

[16] According to the present invention, a golf glove allows a user to firmly grasp the grip of a golf club without a gap therebetween, even if he or she does not have strong gripping power.

[17] Further, according to the present invention, a golf glove is manufactured to have a three-dimensional structure, thus completely eliminating empty space from between a user's palm and the grip of a golf club, therefore preventing the golf club from shaking. As a result, the repulsive force of a golf ball is increased, and the accuracy with which the golf ball is hit is improved, so that a golf ball's flying distance is increased.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[18] FIG. Ia is a perspective view showing a golf glove, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. Ib is a sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. Ia;

[19] FIG. 2a is a perspective view showing a golf glove according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2b is a sectional view taken along line B-B of FIG. 2a; and

[20] FIG. 3a is a perspective view showing a golf glove, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3b is a sectional view taken along line

C-C of FIG. 3a.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[21] Hereinafter, the construction and operational effects of a golf glove according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1.

[22] FIG. Ia is a perspective view showing the golf glove according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. Ib is a sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. Ia. Referring to FIG. 1, the golf glove 10 according to this embodiment includes a main body 100, a first shock absorbing part 110, and a second shock absorbing part 120.

[23] The main body 100 has the same shape and material as those of a general golf glove. A predetermined area of the main body contacting the palm is removed, thus providing a removed part 102. The removed part 102 is the area to which the first and second shock absorbing parts 110 and 120 are attached. It is preferable that the diameter of the removed part be smaller than that of the first or second shock absorbing part by an amount within the range from about several millimeters to several tens of millimeters. [24] The first shock absorbing part 110 is secured to the outer surface of a palm portion of the main body, and is attached along the outer circumference of the removed part 102.

[25] The second shock absorbing part 120 is secured to the inner surface of the palm portion of the main body, and is attached along the outer circumference of the removed part 102.

[26] Preferably, the first shock absorbing part 110 and the second shock absorbing part

120 have a symmetrical shape. Preferably, the position of the second shock absorbing part 120 attached to the outer surface of the main body corresponds to the position of the first shock absorbing part 110 attached to the inner surface of the main body.

[27] Each of the first and second shock absorbing parts 110 and 120 is made of an elastic material. That is, each of the first and second shock absorbing parts comprises at least one of synthetic rubber, polyurethane, silicone rubber, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene methyl acetate copolymer, ethylene acrylic acetate copolymer, and silicone.

[28] Each of the first and second shock absorbing parts may be made of an air pad containing air therein. Further, each of the first and second shock absorbing parts may be made of a liquid pad containing liquid therein. In this case, the liquid contained in the liquid pad may use glycerin. It is preferable that the associated liquid be compressed to a predetermined density.

[29] Each of the first and second shock absorbing parts 110 and 120 has the shape of a boomerang, which is provided around the lower section of the thumb portion of the golf glove and is stably seated on the palm. Preferably, the first and second shock absorbing parts have a symmetrical shape.

[30] According to this embodiment, a portion of the main body positioned between the first and second shock absorbing parts 110 and 120 is removed, and the first and second shock absorbing parts are attached along the outer circumference of the removed part. Therefore, the elastic force of each of the first and second shock absorbing parts is not reduced by the material of the main body, and can be completely transmitted to the grip of a golf club. Mode for the Invention

[31] First Embodiment

[32] Hereinafter, the construction and operational effects of a golf glove, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

[33] FIG. 2a is a perspective view showing the golf glove 20, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2b is a sectional view taken along line B-B of FIG. 2a.

[34] Referring to FIG. 2, the golf glove 20 according to this embodiment includes a main body 200, a first shock absorbing part 210, and a second shock absorbing part 220. A removed part 202 and one or more support ribs 204 and 206 are provided on the portion of the main body 200 that contacts the palm.

[35] Since the construction and material of the first and second shock absorbing parts

210 and 220 of the golf glove 20 according to this embodiment are the same as those of the above-mentioned embodiment, a duplicate description will be omitted herein. The overall shape and material of the main body 200 according to this embodiment are the same as those of a general golf glove, and the removed part 202 is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment, and thus a duplicate description of the shape and material of the main body and the removed part will be omitted.

[36] The support ribs 204 and 206 of the main body 200 function to couple predetermined portions of the outer circumference of the removed part 202 to each other. The support ribs are preferably integrated with the main body 200.

[37] The second shock absorbing part 220 and the first shock absorbing part 210 are attached to the inner surface and the outer surface of the main body having the support ribs, respectively, so that the first and second shock absorbing parts are secured to the main body.

[38] The golf glove according to this embodiment further includes, on the removed part

202 of the main body, the support ribs 204. This construction allows the elastic force of the first and second shock absorbing parts to be completely transmitted to the grip of a golf club. Further, the first and second shock absorbing parts can be stably attached to the main body via the support ribs.

[39] Second Embodiment

[40] Hereinafter, the construction and operational effects of a golf glove according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

[41] FIG. 3a is a perspective view showing the golf glove 30 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3b is a sectional view taken along line C-C of FIG. 3a.

[42] Referring to FIG. 3, the golf glove 30 according to this embodiment includes a main body 300, a first shock absorbing part 310, and a second shock absorbing part 320. Since the shape and material of the first and second shock absorbing parts 310 and 320 are the same as those of the above-mentioned embodiment, a duplicate description will be omitted herein.

[43] One or more through holes 302 are formed in the palm portion of the main body

300, to which the first and second shock absorbing parts 310 and 320 are attached and secured. Each through hole 302 may have various shapes, including a circular shape, a rectangular shape, and a polygonal shape. The through holes are formed in the portion of the main body 300 that is located between the first and second shock absorbing parts.

[44] The through holes 302 formed in the main body allow the first and second shock absorbing parts 310 and 320 to exert sufficient elastic force, and in addition, allow the first and second shock absorbing parts to be stably attached to the main body.

[45] Third Embodiment

[46] The construction and operational effects of a golf glove according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

[47] The golf glove according to this embodiment is provided with a main body and a shock absorbing part.

[48] The main body has the same shape and material as those of a general golf glove. A predetermined area of the main body contacting the palm is removed, thus providing a removed part. The removed part is the area to which the shock absorbing part is attached. Preferably, the diameter of the removed part is smaller than that of the shock absorbing part by an amount within the range from about several millimeters to several tens of millimeters.

[49] The shock absorbing part is attached along the outer circumference of the removed part of the main body.

[50] Preferably, the shock absorbing part has the same shape as that of the removed part, but is slightly larger than the removed part. The shock absorbing part is made of elastic material.

[51] Since the material of the shock absorbing part is equal to that of the above preferred embodiment, it will not be described any further.

[52] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, additions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as disclosed in the accompanying claims. For example, the shape and number of support ribs of a removed part, and the shape and number of through holes may be variously changed to increase the elastic force of the golf glove. Further, various changes and modifications may be made in the invention within the spirit and scope as set out in the accompanying claims. Industrial Applicability

[53] As described above, the present invention provides a golf glove that is manufactured to have a three-dimensional structure, thus completely eliminating empty space from between a user's palm and the grip of a golf club, therefore preventing the golf club from shaking. As a result, the present invention increases the repulsive force and accuracy of a golf ball, thus increasing the distance that a golf ball flies. [54] [55]

Claims

[1] A glove for golf, comprising: a main body, into which a hand is inserted; a first shock absorbing part made of an elastic material, having a predetermined thickness and a predetermined shape, and attached to an outer surface of a portion of the main body contacting a palm; and a second shock absorbing part made of an elastic material, having a predetermined thickness and a predetermined shape, and attached to an inner surface of the portion of the main body contacting the palm, wherein an attaching position of the first shock absorbing part corresponds to an attaching position of the second shock absorbing part, and the first and second shock absorbing parts fill a space between a grip of a golf club and a user's palm when the glove is used.

[2] The glove according to claim 1, wherein an area of the main body positioned between the first and second shock absorbing parts is removed, thus providing a removed part, and the first and second shock absorbing parts contact each other through the removed part.

[3] The glove according to claim 1, wherein the main body comprises at least one through hole between the first and second shock absorbing parts.

[4] The glove according to claim 2, wherein the main body comprises at least one support rib to couple predetermined portions of an outer circumference of the removed part to each other.

[5] The glove according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each of the first and second shock absorbing parts comprises an air pad containing air therein.

[6] The glove according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each of the first and second shock absorbing parts comprises at least one of synthetic rubber, polyurethane, silicone rubber, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene methyl acetate copolymer, ethylene acrylic acetate copolymer, and silicone.

[7] The glove according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each of the first and second shock absorbing parts contains liquid which is compressed to a predetermined density.

[8] A glove for golf, comprising: a main body, into which a hand is inserted; a removed part formed to have a predetermined shape by removing part of an area of the main body that contacts a palm; and a shock absorbing part made of an elastic material, having a predetermined thickness, having the same shape as that of the removed part, and attached along an outer circumference of the removed part, wherein the shock absorbing part fills space between a grip of a golf club and a user's palm when the glove is used. [9] The glove according to claim 8, wherein the shock absorbing part comprises an air pad containing air therein. [10] The glove according to claim 8, wherein the shock absorbing part comprises at least one of synthetic rubber, polyurethane, silicone rubber, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene methyl acetate copolymer, ethylene acrylic acetate copolymer, and silicone. [11] The glove according to claim 8, wherein the shock absorbing parts contain liquid which is compressed to a predetermined density.