DE102005036013A1 - Shoe laces fastening and loosening system, comprises magnetic elements acting on mechanism located in heel - Google Patents

Abstract

A magnetic switch (6) is positioned laterally at the front of the sole of the shoe (1) acting on a switch (S1,S2) used for loosening the laces (5) or on a fastening switch (S4,S5). A transmission unit (17) with a circular toothed rack (11) and a toothed gear (20) located inside the heel (14) of the shoe (1) is rotated clockwise or anti-clockwise pulling at or pushing a cable (10) guided through a duct (3) from the heel (14) to the front of the shoe (1). Batteries are also accommodated inside the heel (14).

Description

Shoes are being used on a larger scale so far Help of laces open or closed. For this you have to bend down or raise the shoe raised (Stairs, step). This is for many people annoying, for others only with pain or not possible.

Of the Invention is based on the object here specifically for older or to help disabled people.

The The invention relates to a device in which the shoe firmly surrounds the foot by the mechanical work for the opening and / or closing the device without the aid of human body parts, especially without the one hand done by the operation of the opening and / or closing device via electrical or magnetically acting aids, directly or indirectly he follows.

Solution of Task are also conceivable, where by radio contact indirect actuation occurs. U. U. can indirect actuation also over hydraulic or mechanical energy storage done.

When Aids become magnetic switches and permanent or current-excited Magnets used. What matters is that the shoe with the magnet like that is positioned so that the magnet acts on the magnetic switch function triggering.

Of the Magnet in a shoe is meant to be both on the opening magnetic switch also at another time on the closing magnetic switch in the other Shoe interact. The magnet in the left shoe thus acts on the magnetic switch In the right shoe, the magnet in the right shoe acts on the magnetic switch in the left shoe.

The Figures show embodiments and Further developments of the invention and that

in 1 the overall concept,

in 2 the shoe is shown as seen by the wearer when closed,

in 3 the shoe is shown as it is seen by the wearer in the open state,

3a shows the mooring lug as enlarged detail of 3 .

4 shows the paragraph housing as a single part,

5 shows the round rack as a single part,

6 shows the paragraph housing the 4 with inserted round rack as well as the push / pull cable,

7 shows the most important electrical and magnetic components,

8th shows the schematic,

9 shows the gear motor with associated components in the installed state,

10 shows the paragraph housing with inserted electrical and magnetic components according to 6 .

11 shows the gear cover as an individual part,

12 shows the paragraph housing with inserted gear cover according to 6 .

13 shows the paragraph housing according to 4 as it is attached to the shoe.

In detail is in 1 the overall conception shown in a simplified representation.

Through a magnet ( 6 ), in the front part of a shoe ( 1 ), the carrier operates opening (S1 + S2) or closing solenoid (S4 + S5) in the other shoe. This will change one in paragraph ( 14 ) built-in geared motor ( 17 ) in left or right rotation. This gear motor drives via a gear ( 20 ) a round rack ( 11 ) where a push / pull cable ( 10 ) is attached. This push / pull cable is either butted (opening the shoe) or pulled (closing the shoe). The push / pull cable is from the paragraph through a channel in the shoe ( 3 ) and a guide eyelet ( 8th ) in the fixed shoe part ( 2.1 ) to a movable tab ( 2.2 ) of the opening slot ( 2 ) guided. At this movable tab in the shoe is the push / pull cable ( 10 ) fixed.

Of the free space in paragraph housing is sufficient for the installation of replaceable or rechargeable batteries (B).

The closed shoe can (in "emergency", eg battery empty) also quite normal over the laces ( 5 ).

In 2 The shoe is shown as it is seen by the wearer in the closed state.

The wearer puts himself a normally wearing lace-up shoe ( 1 ).

You can notice the magnet ( 6 ), which is hidden in the front shoe sole.

The required for the opening of the shoe incision in the shoe ( 2 ) is not very conspicuous, since the two tabs ( 2.1 ) and ( 2.2 ) are always firmly pressed together.

Ingress of water into the shoe at the incision ( 2 ) can be considered as minor.

The also in 3a shown fastening screws or rivets ( 9.4 ) can be visible or invisible.

A firm or Loserstellen of the shoe is carried by the laces ( 5 ), with the help of the shoe wearer once or occasionally adjust the shoe to his requirements.

In 3 The shoe is shown as it is seen by the wearer in the open state.

• – der Magnet (6),
• – die Schuhzunge (4), die gegenüber der Normalausführung breiter ausgeführt und so gestaltet ist, dass sie beim Schließen sowohl unten nicht anstößt als auch, dass sie sich im oberen Bereich sauber an den Schuh (1) anschmiegt.
• – im festen Schuhteil die Schnittkante der Lasche (2.1) mit der Führungsöse (8),
• – im beweglichen Schuhteil die Schnittkante der Lasche (2.2),
• – das Stoß/Zug-Kabel (10), welches mit Hilfe der Schraube (9.3) an der Festmacheröse befestigt ist,
• – die Festmacheröse (9). Sie wird mit Befestigungsschrauben oder Nieten (9.4) an den beweglichen Schuhteil (2.2) angeschraubt, genietet oder anderweitig befestigt. Diese Befestigung kann so ausgeführt sein, dass sie für den Träger sichtbar oder unsichtbar ist.

Visible to the shoe wearer are:

• - the magnet ( 6 )
• - the tongue ( 4 ), which is wider than the standard version and designed so that it does not abut when closing both bottom and that they are clean at the top of the shoe ( 1 ) clings.
• - in the fixed part of the shoe the cutting edge of the flap ( 2.1 ) with the guide eye ( 8th )
• In the moving part of the shoe, the cutting edge of the flap ( 2.2 )
• - the push / pull cable ( 10 ), which by means of the screw ( 9.3 ) is attached to the mooring lug,
• - the mooring lug ( 9 ). It is secured with fastening screws or rivets ( 9.4 ) to the movable shoe part ( 2.2 ) screwed, riveted or otherwise secured. This attachment may be made to be visible or invisible to the wearer.

3a shows the mooring lug as enlarged detail of 3 .
In the enlarged view of the mooring eye ( 9 ) it can be seen how the push / pull cable (10) by means of a screw ( 9.3 ) is attached to this mooring lug. With the help of this screw, the fine adjustment of the effective length of the push / pull cable can be done. For attachment to the shoe serve the mounting screws ( 9.4 ).

4 shows the paragraph housing as a single part.

The heel case ( 14 ) is shown in perspective, in different shades of gray per level.

The Viewing the main view is done by the one marked Position off.

The heel case is designed so that all the components required to drive the opening and closing device are mounted in this housing and, together with the in 13 shown cover plate ( 15 ) form a structural unit. This unit is self-contained, can be designed to be water resistant and is screwed as a complete paragraph on the shoe. Only at the point marked with (d) is the in 1 shown push / pull cable ( 10 ) out of this unit and out to the opening-closing mechanism.

• a) sowohl Bau-Höhe als auch Breite der Vorrichtung so gering wie möglich gehalten sind und
• b) dass ausreichend Batterien im Absatzgehäuse nach allen 3 Dimensionen hin den benötigten Platz finden.

Das Absatzgehäuse ist ein einziges Bauteil. Es besteht im Grundaufbau aus der Bodenplatte (a) und der umlaufenden Seitenwand (b). In Bodenplatte und Seitenwand sind Ein-, Ausbuchtungen und Einschnitte enthalten, um die Möglichkeit zu haben, eine Vielzahl von Funktionsteilen einzubauen, wie sie nachfolgend in 6 und 9 bis 13 beschrieben werden.The paragraph housing with all its components is designed so that:

• a) both construction height and width of the device are kept as low as possible and
• b) that enough batteries in the paragraph housing find the required space in all 3 dimensions.

The heel case is a single component. It consists in the basic structure of the bottom plate (a) and the circumferential side wall (b). The bottom plate and side wall contain indentations, protrusions and cuts to allow for the installation of a variety of functional parts as described below 6 and 9 to 13 to be discribed.

The circular cut (c) is provided, both the round rack ( 11 ) as well as (in the upper segment) the push / pull cable ( 10 ) record and lead (s. 6 ).

The opening (d) in the bottom (a) is provided, the push / pull cable ( 10 ) lead out of the paragraph housing (s. 6 ).

The trough (e) in the bottom is provided to the geared motor ( 17 ) as space-saving as possible in the paragraph housing to place (s. 10 ).

The flange (f) protruding from the bottom plate is intended to hold the geared motor ( 17 ) in the paragraph housing. For this purpose, this flange is designed so that the geared motor can be inserted with its drive shaft in the cutout (g) (s. 9 and 10 ).

The two cutouts (h) are provided to the geared motor ( 17 ) can be tightened (s. 9 and 10 ).

If rechargeable batteries are used, openings (i) are provided to accommodate the charging socket (L) (s. 13 ).

The two slots (j) are provided to the printed circuit board ( 16 ) (s. 10 ).

The bulges (k) are provided to the electrical components on the circuit board ( 16 ) are to provide space (s. 7 . 8th and 10 ).

Of the Heel height compensation (l) is provided to the heel slope forward to the toe in such a way that the shoe wearer the greatest possible comfort Wearing is offered.

The holes (m) are provided to cover the gearbox covers ( 22 and 23 ) to the heel housing (s. 12 ).

The holes (n) are provided to the assembled with the components complete paragraph housing together with the cover plate ( 15 ) with screws ( 25 ) firmly on the shoe (s. 13 ).

The bulge (p) is provided to the cover plate ( 15 ) during assembly (s. 13 ). The outer wall of the heel case (q) can be fitted with the design matching the shoe model.

5 shows the round rack as a single part.

The round rack ( 11 ) can be made of plastic or metal. It is designed on the bottom side plan and is half as a rack segment ( 11a ) and half flat ( 11b ). The teeth shown in the model are in module 0.8. In the round rack is a magnet ( 12 ) glued, which on the in 7 . 8th and 10 shown limit switch (S3 and S6) acts and limits the rotational movement of the round rack. One end of the push / pull cable ( 10 ) is bent into a hook, solidified (eg soldered) and inserted into a hole of the round rack.

6 shows the paragraph housing the 4 with inserted round rack and the push / pull cable. The device is shown in the closed state (the shoe is closed).

The round rack ( 11 ) rests on the bottom plate of the paragraph housing, the toothed segment ( 11a ) and the flattened part of the round rack ( 11b ) are recognizable ..

It is used together with the push / pull cable ( 10 ) are pushed back and forth in a circle (120 degrees) in the direction of the arrow shown 4 smoothly slidably guided with (c) circular shaped incision.

While the hooked end of the push / pull cable is attached to the round rack, the other end is threaded through the opening (FIG. 14d ) in the bottom plate of the paragraph housing to the movable tab in the shoe ( 2.2 ) (see description of 1 ).

The magnet acting on the end stop of the rotary movement of the round rack ( 12 ) is installed in the round rack.

7 shows the main electrical and magnetic components.

• – Die Vorrichtung kann sowohl mit austauschbaren – als auch mit wiederaufladbaren Batterien (B) betrieben werden. Als leistungsfähige Energiequelle können z.B. wiederaufladbare Lithium-Polymer-Batterien (B) eingebaut sein (Stand der Technik).

Bei der gegebenen Konstruktion besteht Platz für ausreichend Batterien (B) im Absatzgehäuse.

• – Als Antrieb kann ein Gleichstrom-Planetengetriebemotor (17) eingesetzt sein mit einer Drehzahl von ca. 60 U/Minute. Der Motor kann sowohl in Rechts- als auch in Links- Drehrichtung betrieben werden. Die Leistungsdaten ermöglichen einen Öffnungs- bzw. ein Schließvorgang in ca. 2,5 Sekunden.
• – Die Schalter S1 und S2 sind Magnetschalter (Reedschalter) Typ A, normal geöffnet, via Magnet (6) schließbar. Durch Schließen dieser Schalter wird der Schuh geöffnet.
• – Die Schalter S4 und S5 sind Magnetschalter (Reedschalter) Typ A, normal geöffnet, via Magnet (6) schließbar. Durch Schließen dieser Schalter wird der Schuh geschlossen.
• – Der Schalter S3 ist ein Magnetschalter (Reedschalter) Typ B, normal geschlossen, via Magnet (12) zu öffnen, er dient als Endschalter für den Öffnungsvorgang.
• – Der Schalter S6 ist ein Magnetschalter (Reedschalter) Typ B, normal geschlossen, via Magnet (12) zu öffnen, er dient als Endschalter für den Schließvorgang.

As a pattern below, electrical and magnetic components are shown which ensure a reliable function of the device:

• - The device can be operated with both replaceable and rechargeable batteries (B). Rechargeable lithium-polymer batteries (B), for example, can be installed as a powerful energy source (prior art).

With the given construction there is enough space for batteries (B) in the case.

• - As a drive, a DC planetary gear motor ( 17 ) be used with a speed of about 60 U / minute. The motor can be operated both in the right and in the left direction of rotation. The performance data allow an opening or closing operation in approx. 2.5 seconds.
• - The switches S1 and S2 are magnetic switches (reed switches) type A, normally open, via magnet ( 6 ) closable. Closing these switches opens the shoe.
• - The switches S4 and S5 are magnetic switches (reed switches) type A, normally open, via magnet ( 6 ) closable. Closing these switches closes the shoe.
• - The switch S3 is a magnetic switch (reed switch) type B, normally closed, via magnet ( 12 ), it serves as a limit switch for the opening process.
• - The switch S6 is a magnetic switch (reed switch) type B, normally closed, via magnet ( 12 ), it serves as a limit switch for the closing process.

• – Der Magnet (6) bewirkt die Auslösung des Öffnungs- und Schließvorgangs und wirkt auf die Magnetschalter (S1 und S2) zum Öffnen des Schuhes sowie auf die Magnetschalter (S4 und S5) zum Schließen des Schuhes. Dieser Magnet ist in einem Schuh eingebaut und wird vom Schuhträger in die Nähe der Öffnungs- bzw. der Schließ- Magnetschalter geführt, die im anderen Schuh eingebaut sind.
• – Der Magnet (12) ist fest montiert auf der Rund-Zahnstange (11a), wie in 5 und 6 beschrieben. Gemeinsam mit der Rundzahnstange wird dieser Magnet hin und her geführt und wirkt sowohl auf den Magnetschalter S6, der den Schließvorgang begrenzt als auch auf den Magnetschalter S3, der den Öffnungsvorgang begrenzt.

The printed circuit board ( 16 ) serves as the basis for connection and connection of the above-mentioned components - with the exception of the magnets whose functions are described below:

• - The magnet ( 6 ) causes the opening and closing operation to be triggered and acts on the magnetic switches (S1 and S2) for opening the shoe and on the magnetic switches (S4 and S5) for closing the shoe. This magnet is installed in a shoe and is guided by the shoe wearer in the vicinity of the opening and closing magnetic switches, which are installed in the other shoe.
• - The magnet ( 12 ) is permanently mounted on the round rack ( 11a ), as in 5 and 6 described. Together with the round rack, this magnet is guided back and forth and acts both on the magnetic switch S6, which limits the closing process as well as the magnetic switch S3, which limits the opening process.

There are other electrical components used, but in 7 not shown. They serve to protect the electrical components and charge batteries, as long as rechargeable batteries are used. For rechargeable batteries, a charging point (L) is defined. If this charging point lies inside the shoe, this has the advantage that no moisture can penetrate from the outside to the charging point (L) (see also 13 ).

8th shows the wiring diagram.

The device is powered by batteries (B) that use a geared motor ( 17 ) in left or right-hand drive.

• – Motor-Linkslauf (Schuh öffnen): Die Magnetschalter S1 und gleichzeitig S2 werden vom Benutzer geschlossen, indem er den anderen Schuh mit Magnet (6) in die Nähe dieser Magnetschalter bewegt. Stromlauf: Von den Batterien (B) +, zum geschlossenen Schalter S1, zum Motor (17) +, der Motor (17) wird im Linkslauf angetrieben, zum Motor (17) –, zum geschlossenen Schalter S2, zum geschlossenen Schalter S3 über den Unterspannungsschutz zur Batterie (B) –. Beim Schalten sorgt der Funkenschutz für Sicherheit.
• – Motor-Rechtslauf (Schuh schließen): Die Magnetschalter S4 und gleichzeitig S5 werden vom Benutzer geschlossen, indem er den anderen Schuh mit Magnet (6) in die Nähe dieser Magnetschalter bewegt. Stromlauf: Von den Batterien (B) +, zum geschlossenen Schalter S4, zum geschlossenen Schalter S6, zum Motor (17) +, der Motor (17) wird im Rechtslauf angetrieben, zum Motor (17) –, zum geschlossenen Schalter S5, über den Unterspannungsschutz zur Batterie (B) –.
• – Endschalter Motor-Linkslauf (Schuh öffnen): Der Magnetschalter S3 wird geöffnet, sobald die Endposition des Öffnungsvorgangs erreicht ist. Der Strom wird unterbrochen.
• – Endschalter Motor-Rechtslauf (Schuh schließen): Der Magnetschalter S6 wird geöffnet, sobald die Endposition des Schließvorgangs erreicht ist. Der Strom wird unterbrochen.
• – Funkenschutz: die vom Motor beim Schalten erzeugte induktive Last wird durch eine Funkenschutz-Schaltung abgefangen.

The following functions are covered in the circuit diagram:

• - Motor anti-clockwise rotation (open shoe): The magnetic switches S1 and S2 are closed by the user by turning the other shoe with magnet ( 6 ) moves in the vicinity of this magnetic switch. Circuit: From the batteries (B) +, to the closed switch S1, to the motor ( 17 ) +, the engine ( 17 ) is driven in reverse, to the engine ( 17 ), To the closed switch S2, to the closed switch S3 via the undervoltage protection to the battery (B) -. When switching the spark arrester ensures safety.
• - Motor clockwise (Close shoe): The magnetic switches S4 and S5 at the same time are closed by the user by turning the other shoe with magnet ( 6 ) moves in the vicinity of this magnetic switch. Running: From the batteries (B) +, to the closed switch S4, to the closed switch S6, to the motor ( 17 ) +, the engine ( 17 ) is driven in clockwise direction to the engine ( 17 ), To the closed switch S5, via the undervoltage protection to the battery (B) -.
• - Motor-reverse limit switch (shoe open): The magnetic switch S3 is opened as soon as the end position of the opening procedure is reached. The power is interrupted.
• - Limit switch motor clockwise (closing shoe): The magnetic switch S6 is opened as soon as the end position of the closing process is reached. The power is interrupted.
• - Spark protection: the inductive load generated by the motor when switching is intercepted by a spark protection circuit.

• – mit Hilfe einer Unterspannungsschutz-Schaltung wird dafür gesorgt, dass die Batterien abgeschaltet werden, sofern ein gewisser Mindeststrom unterschritten wird. In diesem Fall ist eine richtige Verpolung zu beachten (Verpolungsschutz).
• – über den Ladepunkt (L) können die Batterien mit Hilfe eines externen Ladegerätes direkt geladen werden. Es besteht jedoch auch die technische Möglichkeit, auf der Leiterplatte (16) mit Hilfe von Lade-Chip und einer Batterie-Lademanagement-Schaltung den Ladevorgang direkt im Absatz durchzuführen. In diesem Falle muss lediglich ein niedriger Ladestrom über einen Transformator in den Absatz eingespeist werden. Die Schaltung gemäß 8 eignet sich auch für sonstige Anwendungen der Elektrotechnik, wo Unterspannungsschutz sinnvoll ist. Sie hat also eine selbständige Bedeutung.

If rechargeable lithium-polymer batteries (B) are used, the following rules apply:

• - By means of an undervoltage protection circuit it is ensured that the batteries are switched off, provided that a certain minimum current is exceeded. In this case, a correct reverse polarity must be observed (reverse polarity protection).
• - via the charging point (L), the batteries can be charged directly with the help of an external charger. However, there is also the technical possibility, on the circuit board ( 16 ) with the help of charging chip and a battery charging management circuit to perform the charging process directly in paragraph. In this case, only a low charging current must be fed via a transformer in the paragraph. The circuit according to 8th is also suitable for other applications of electrical engineering, where undervoltage protection makes sense. So it has an independent meaning.

9 shows the gear motor with associated components in the installed state.

The geared motor ( 17 ) is shown in 2 views, it has half a cylindrical design, the other half is flattened and it is screwed with its front side to the paragraph housing.

It is shown at which point and how the gear motor together with the gear ( 20 ) in the paragraph housing ( 14 ) is installed. It is referred to 4 and there with the letters ( 14f to 14h ) marked inlets and bulges.

On the shaft of the geared motor is the gear ( 20 ) and with a hexagon socket screw ( 21 ) detected on the flattened shaft of the engine and so assembled into a unit.

This assembly of geared motor and Gear is on the flange of the paragraph housing ( 14f ) with screws ( 18 ) and secured - eg via lock washers ( 19 ).

The structure of 9 to 12 as drive unit can have independent meaning, eg for blind operation or other linear movements.

10 shows the paragraph housing with inserted electrical components according to 6 ,

The Device is opened in Condition shown (the shoe is open).

• – Die Leiterplatte (16) ist in (14j) eingesteckt. Sie ist mit den nachfolgend beschriebenen Komponenten bestückt.
• – Der elektrisch an die Leiterplatte angeschlossene Getriebemotor (17) ist so, wie in 9 gezeigt, im Absatzgehäuse eingelegt und am Flansch (14f) festgeschraubt. Um diesen Getriebemotor platzsparend montieren zu können und damit die gesamte Bauhöhe der Vorrichtung zu minimieren, ist im Absatzgehäuse (14) in der Bodenplatte eine Mulde (14e) vorgesehen. Der Einbau des Getriebemotors zusammen mit dem Zahnrad ist in der Zahnradhöhe so gestaltet, dass die Rundzahnstange (11) im Zahnkranzteil (11a) im kreisförmigen Einschnitt (14c) mit leichtem Spiel zur Bodenplatte (14a) hin geführt wird. Die flache Seite der Rund-Zahnstange (11b) ist in der Höhe so bemessen, dass sie mit Spiel unter dem Getriebemotor (17) durchlaufen kann.
• – Die Magnetschalterpaare (S1 + S2) zum Öffnen und (S4 + S5) zum Schließen des Schuhes sind in (14k) eingebaut.
• – Die Magnetschalter (S3) und (S6) als Endschalter sind eingebaut, wie in 10 gezeigt wird. Sie werden vom Magneten (12) geschaltet.
• – Die Komponenten für den Unterspannungsschutz mit Verpolungsschutz sowie für den Funkenschutz und das Batterie-Lade-Management (bei aufladbaren Batterien) sind auf der Leiterplatte (16) montiert. Sie finden Platz im Absatzgehäuse in den mit (14k) markierten Positionen.
• – Die Batterien (B) sind so in den konstruktiv freigehaltenen Platz im Absatzgehäuse (14) eingesetzt, dass sie leicht ausgewechselt bzw. leicht geladen werden können.

In 10 it is shown at which points the in 7 described electrical components in the paragraph housing ( 14 ) Find space and are connected. It is referred to 4 and the inscriptions and bulges marked with letters:

• - The circuit board ( 16 ) is in ( 14j ) plugged in. It is equipped with the components described below.
• - The geared motor electrically connected to the printed circuit board ( 17 ) is the same as in 9 shown in the heel housing and on the flange ( 14f ) tightened. In order to be able to install this geared motor space-saving and thus to minimize the overall height of the device is in the paragraph housing ( 14 ) in the bottom plate a trough ( 14e ) intended. The installation of the geared motor together with the gear wheel is designed in the gear height so that the round rack ( 11 ) in the sprocket part ( 11a ) in the circular incision ( 14c ) with light play to the bottom plate ( 14a ) is led out. The flat side of the round rack ( 11b ) is sized in height so that they play with under the geared motor ( 17 ) can go through.
• - The pairs of magnetic switches (S1 + S2) for opening and (S4 + S5) for closing the shoe are in ( 14k ) built-in.
• - The magnetic switches (S3) and (S6) as limit switches are installed as in 10 will be shown. They are from the magnet ( 12 ).
• - The components for the undervoltage protection with reverse polarity protection as well as for the spark protection and the battery charge management (with rechargeable batteries) are on the printed circuit board ( 16 ) assembled. You can find space in the sales cabinet in the (with 14k ) marked positions.
• - The batteries (B) are in the constructively free space in the paragraph housing ( 14 ) are used so that they can be easily replaced or easily charged.

• – Die Getriebeabdeckung „links" (22) wird hier aus Sicht des Stoß/Zugkabels (10) und der Magnetschalter (S3 und S6) in perspektivischer Darstellung gesehen.
• – Der Magnetschalter (S3) wird in der Position gezeigt, in der er von der Getriebeabdeckung abgedeckt ist.
• – Der Magnetschalter (S6) wird von der Lasche der Getriebeabdeckung abgedeckt.
• – Die Aussparungen an der Längsseite (22a) und an den Stirnseiten (22b + 22c) decken elektrische Kabel ab.
• – Das Stoß/Zugkabel (10) wird von der flachen Seite der Getriebeabdeckung abgedeckt und geführt, wie auch in 12, Schnitt A-A ersichtlich.

11 shows the gear cover as a single part with push / pull cable and those magnetic switches (S3 and S6) that are covered by the gear cover.

• - The gearbox cover "left" ( 22 ) is here from the perspective of the push / pull cable ( 10 ) and the magnetic switch (S3 and S6) seen in perspective view.
• - The magnetic switch (S3) is shown in the position where it is covered by the gear cover.
• - The magnetic switch (S6) is covered by the cover of the gearbox cover.
• - The recesses on the long side ( 22a ) and on the front sides ( 22b + 22c ) cover electrical cables.
• - The push / pull cable ( 10 ) is covered and guided by the flat side of the gear cover, as well as in 12 , Section AA can be seen.

12 shows the paragraph housing with inserted gear covers according to 6 ,

The gear covers ( 22 and 23 ) spatially separate the drive from the batteries (B).

• – Abdeckung und Führung des Stoß/Zugkabels (10) im Absatzgehäuse(14) im kreisförmigen Einschnitt (14c),
• – Abdeckung der Rundzahnstange (11), insbesondere des Zahnstangensegmentes (11a),
• – Führung des abgeflachten Teils (11b) der Rundzahnstange (11) im kreisförmigen Einschnitt (14c),
• – Abdeckung der Magnetschalter (S3 und S6),
• – Abdeckung von elektrischen Kabeln an der Längsseite (22a), an der oberen (22b) und an der unteren (22c) Stirnseite der Getriebeabdeckung,
• – Versteifung der gesamten Vorrichtung.

The gear cover "left" ( 22 ) has the following functions:

• - Cover and guide of the push / pull cable ( 10 ) in the paragraph housing ( 14 ) in the circular incision ( 14c )
• - Cover of the round rack ( 11 ), in particular the rack segment ( 11a )
• - guidance of the flattened part ( 11b ) of the round rack ( 11 ) in the circular incision ( 14c )
• - cover of the magnetic switches (S3 and S6),
• - Covering of electrical cables on the long side ( 22a ), at the top ( 22b ) and at the bottom ( 22c ) Face of the gear cover,
• - Stiffening of the entire device.

The gear cover "left" ( 22 ) with the help of screws ( 24 ) on the paragraph housing ( 14 ) at the positions ( 14m ) tightened. Alternatively to the screw connection, a plug connection can also be realized.

The gear cover "right" ( 23 ) is a mirror image of the gearbox cover "left" ( 22 ) educated.

13 shows the paragraph housing according to 4 as it is attached to the shoe.

• – das Absatzgehäuse (14),
• – das Abdeckblech (15),
• – Schrauben (25),
• – die Sohle (1.6),

Schnitt B-B zeigt einen Querschnitt durch die üblichen Komponenten eines normalen Schnürschuhes:

• – das Oberleder (1.1),
• – die weiche Innensohle (1.2),
• – die harte Innensohle (1.3),
• – den Rahmen (1.4).
• – die Brandsohle (1.5),
• – den Absatz – hier durch das Absatzgehäuse (14) ersetzt,
• – die Absatz-Sohle (1.6).

The main view and section AA display important components that are required to seal or cover the heel case:

• - the paragraph housing ( 14 )
• - the cover plate ( 15 )
• - screws ( 25 )
• - the sole ( 1.6 )

Section BB shows a cross section through the usual components of a normal lace-up shoe:

• - the upper leather ( 1.1 )
• - the soft insole ( 1.2 )
• - the hard insole ( 1.3 )
• - the framework ( 1.4 ).
• - the insole ( 1.5 )
• - the paragraph - here by the paragraph housing ( 14 ),
• - the heel sole ( 1.6 ).

Instead of The soles can also be used a different kind footbed, the a lower height having.

• – das Absatzgehäuse (14) ersetzt den normalen Absatz und enthält die Komponenten der Öffnungs- und Schließvorrichtung wie z.B. den Getriebemotor (17),
• – das Abdeckblech (15) bewirkt Abdichtung und Steifigkeit der Öffnungs- und Schließvorrichtung,
• – Schrauben (25) verbinden die Öffnungs- und Schließvorrichtung mit dem Schuh,
• – über den Ladepunkt (L) werden die Batterien geladen, sofern wiederaufladbare Batterien eingesetzt werden.

Furthermore, the relationship of the shoe with the opening and closing device is shown in section BB:

• - the paragraph housing ( 14 ) replaces the normal paragraph and contains the components of the opening and closing device such as the gearmotor ( 17 )
• - the cover plate ( 15 ) causes sealing and rigidity of the opening and closing device,
• - screws ( 25 ) connect the opening and closing device with the shoe,
• - over the charging point (L), the batteries are charged if rechargeable batteries are used.

One important criterion for the use of the device is certainly the height of the paragraph, the constructive as low as possible is held; From this representation it is clear which components are relevant for this are.

Claims (12)

Opening and closing device for shoes ( 1 ), characterized in that the mechanical work for the opening and / or closing of the device without the aid of human body parts, in particular without the one hand done by the actuation of the opening and / or closing device via electrically or magnetically acting tools is done directly or indirectly , Opening and closing device for shoes according to claim 1, characterized in that the aids magnetic switch (S1, S2, S4 and S5) and at least one permanent or energized magnet ( 6 ) having. Opening and closing device for shoes according to claim 2, characterized in that the magnetic switches (S1, S2, S4 and S5) by at least one mounted in the other shoe preferably permanently energized magnet ( 6 ) is actuated by its field acts on the magnetic switch. opening and closing device for shoes one of the claims 1-3, characterized in that the aids in the field of Anklebone of the foot are arranged. Opening and closing device according to one of claims 1-4, in particular for shoes, characterized in that the opening of the shoe via a in a channel ( 3 ) guided cables ( 10 ) by pushing. Opening and closing device according to one of claims 1-5, in particular for shoes, characterized in that the closure of the shoe via a cable, preferably the same cable ( 10 ) as to the opening of the shoe, but in the opposite direction, by pulling takes place. Opening and closing device according to one of the preceding claims, in particular for shoes, characterized in that the cable used for opening and closing ( 10 ) through an eyelet ( 8th ) at the lower part ( 2.1 ) of the opening slot ( 2 ) of the shoe is attached. Opening and closing device for shoes according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cable used for opening and closing ( 10 ) on the moving part ( 2.2 ) of the opening slot ( 2 ) of the shoe is attached. Opening and closing device according to one of the preceding claims, in particular for shoes, characterized in that the drive for the cable ( 10 ) over a round rack ( 11 ) carried out by an electric motor ( 17 ) via a gear ( 20 ) can be offset in right and left rotation and thus pushing or pulling on the on the rack ( 11 ) attached cables ( 10 ) acts. Opening and closing device for shoes according to claim 9, characterized in that the drive of the electric motor ( 17 ) is carried out by means of replaceable or rechargeable batteries (B) 14 ) or where else are housed in the shoe, z. B. in the sole. Opening and closing device for shoes according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electric motor ( 17 ) and the rack ( 11 ) are housed in the paragraph. Shoe having an opening and closing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shoe is also provided in the known manner with shoelaces ( 5 ) Mistake is.