DE29609525U1 - spat - Google Patents

Description

Description Gaiters

The invention relates to a gaiter for covering
Boots/shoes, especially those worn by cyclists, with a cap that covers the tip of the boot/shoe.

Such gaiters are used especially as an addition to
Rainwear for cyclists. Especially for
for use when cycling or motorcycling in the rain
such gaiters to protect shoes or leather boots
High demands are placed on the sealing and covering of the boots, as especially in the
When riding a motorcycle, the high speed of the front wheel causes a lot of water to be thrown up and essentially falls on the
Shoe area splashes.

Although conventional gaiters provide good rain protection for
Water sprayed or swirled directly from the front
but bounce off the two-wheeled parts (e.g. the pedals or frame tubes of a bicycle or the exhaust system of a
motorcycle) significant amounts of water are shed from the sides, so that
Water turbulence penetrates between the sole of the shoe and the toe cap.
This is further supported by the turbulence caused by the wind at high speeds. This means that the gaiters that have been used up to now have a cap that covers the tip of the boot/shoe, creating a kind of pocket for water and damp dirt, so that this moisture can collect in the cap and soak the boot/shoe.

Accordingly, the invention is based on the object of
to improve such gaiters in such a way that the coverage of boots/shoes is improved and thus the moisture protection
and wearing comfort can be improved.

This object is achieved by a gaiter having the features of claim 1.

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The width-adjustable design of the cap means that the cap that surrounds the tip of the boot/shoe can be placed close to the sole, so that the penetration of dirt or moisture is reliably prevented. The preferred

. The transverse Velcro fastener also allows for stepless adjustment to ensure a tight fit to the toe of the shoe

. or shoe sole. This ensures that the boot/shoe tip is securely closed despite the width being adjustable, for example from shoe size 35 to 45. In addition, this width-adjustable gaiter can also be used if, for example, a motorcyclist wears relatively thin racing boots and on another occasion relatively bulky motocross boots, or a cyclist wears thin racing shoes on the one hand and relatively large trekking shoes on the other. The width-adjustable design of the surrounding cap enables optimal adjustment to the boot/shoe being worn.

In a preferred embodiment, the transverse Velcro fastener is sewn and/or riveted to the sole-side end edge of the surrounding cap, so that good slip resistance is achieved. In addition, a grip tab is preferably provided on the side of the shoe tip, so that the Velcro fastener can be easily gripped for adjustment purposes.

Further advantageous embodiments, such as the application of a profile layer on the underside of the gaiter cap to increase slip resistance, are the subject of the subclaims.

An example of an embodiment is explained and described in more detail below using the drawing. Shown here:

Fig. 1 is a side view of a preferred embodiment

the gaiter; and
Fig. 2 is a bottom view of the boot-toe area according to Fig. 1.

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In Fig. 1, a boot or shoe 1 is shown schematically in dotted lines, which is surrounded by a gaiter 2. The boot/shoe tip 1a is surrounded by a relatively large cap 3, so that the gaiter 2 can be used for different shoe sizes, for example slim racing boots/bicycle shoes or "clunky" motocross boots or trekking shoes.

According to the innovation, a fastening band 4 with at least one, preferably two lateral adjustment tabs 5 is now provided for adjusting the width of the cap 3. This adjustment tab 5 has a grip tab 6 at each end, with which the adjustment band 4 can be easily gripped and then engaged with corresponding Velcro counterparts 7 attached to the gaiter 2. Depending on the width or circumference of the respective boot/shoe tip la, these engage with elongated Velcro fasteners T on the inside of the adjustment tab 5, resulting in the overlapping, hatched closure of the Velcro fastener band 4. This ensures that the sole-side end edge 3a of the cap 3 pulled over the boot/shoe tip la fits tightly against the boot/shoe sole Ib.

Furthermore, a further Velcro fastening band 4' is provided at a distance from the boot/shoe tip la in the area in front of the boot/shoe heel Ic, with which a width adjustment can also be made to support the secure attachment of the gaiter 2. This can in particular prevent the "fluttering" of the gaiter 2 at high speeds. The same applies to a further Velcro fastening band 4 ^/r in the heel area, which is basically constructed in the same way, which also enables rapid adjustment and secure fixation of the gaiter 2 when put on.

Fig. 2 shows a bottom view of the gaiter 2 in the boot/shoe tip area. This shows the connection of the adjustment strap 4, which continues laterally to the adjustment tabs 5 and runs transversely to the direction of the foot, with the sole-side

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End edge 3a of the cap 3 is visible. Preferably, the adjustment band 4 is sewn to this end edge 3a, as indicated by two dashed boxes, and connected by two or more rivets 8. This improves the wear resistance of this gaiter area on the sole-side underside of the cap, so that the gaiter 2 can also be used for hikes or walks.

To increase the sure-footedness (to prevent slipping) when the gaiter 2 is on, a reinforced profile 9, e.g. a rubber coating, can be applied to the underside of the cap 3, as indicated by the hatching. Furthermore, an opening 10 shown in dashed lines can be provided in the underside of the cap 3 in this area to allow the passage of a locking bolt (not shown) of a quick-release pedal fastener, such as that used on racing bikes. In a similar way, a locking element of a cross-country ski binding can be passed through such an opening 10, since the proposed gaiter 2 is also suitable for such use in cross-country skiing, especially in wet deep snow.

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Claims (8)

Expectations 1. Gaiters to cover boots/shoes, especially those of cyclists, with a cap that covers the tip of the boot/shoe, characterized in that the cap (3) is designed with a transverse fastening strap (4) adjustable in width. 2. Gaiter according to claim 1, characterized in that a Velcro fastening band (4) is provided for adjusting the width of the cap (3). 3. Gaiter according to claim 2, characterized in that the Velcro fastening band (4) has a protruding grip tab (6). 4. Gaiter according to claim 3, characterized in that the grip tab (6) is arranged on the side region of the cap (3). 5. Gaiter according to one of claims I to 4, characterized in that a further Velcro fastener (4') is provided towards the back of the boot/shoe (1) in front of the boot/shoe heel (Ic). 6. Gaiter according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the fastening band (4) is sewn to the underside of the cap (3) and/or fastened with rivets (8). 7. Gaiter according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a profiling (9) is provided on the underside of the cap (3). 8. Gaiter according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that an opening (10) for a pedal quick-release fastener is provided on the underside of the cap (3). BD 26057 DE PAe. Bald Poop Fiener et al. 29 May 1996