EP0613704B1 - Improved snow shoe - Google Patents

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EP0613704B1
EP0613704B1 EP94410014A EP94410014A EP0613704B1 EP 0613704 B1 EP0613704 B1 EP 0613704B1 EP 94410014 A EP94410014 A EP 94410014A EP 94410014 A EP94410014 A EP 94410014A EP 0613704 B1 EP0613704 B1 EP 0613704B1
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  • the present invention relates to a snowshoe and more particularly an improvement of its support face on snow and which improves performance.
  • Snowshoes have been known for a long time many years because used for several centuries by Scandinavian people to move on the snow. Until our days, snowshoes were used for utility or military purposes, to allow the populations and the alpine troops to move on the snow for their daily necessities. Currently, snowshoes are used more by athletes who go on hikes and walks, or even competitions. But athletes, although practicing for their pleasure, are more and more demanding for the material they use, and it is true that the products currently sold are not entirely satisfactory, and especially when traveling on packed, hard or icy snow, as well than on a side course on a slope.
  • the snowshoe comprising a binding constituted by an articulated plate and retaining means, said fixing being articulated with respect to a screen defined by a peripheral wall of a main frame, said screen being in the form of an openwork plate comprising a set of internal walls intended to rest on the snow and support the binding and the boot the user, the lower border of the peripheral wall defining a first hanging plane, is characterized in that the central part of the screen comprises at least one internal hanging wall, the lower border protrudes under said foreground.
  • the internal attachment wall is arranged transversely in the area occupied by the shoe, while that in another, it extends longitudinally.
  • the racket comprises two internal lateral attachment walls, which are either parallel or converging, and in particular converging forward.
  • the lower surface of the screen forms a second plane set back above the first plane.
  • the central part of the sieve includes a secondary frame consisting of four attachment walls whose lower border protrudes under the foreground to form a third plane located under said first plane.
  • the height of the peripheral wall is less than the height of the internal wall (s) hanging, while the height of the screen walls is less than the height of the peripheral wall of the frame.
  • Figures 1 to 8 show a first embodiment.
  • Figure 1 is a top view of the snowshoe according to the invention with its binding, but without the shoe.
  • Figure 2 is a side view of Figure 1, the shoe being represented in thin mixed lines.
  • Figure 3 is a bottom view.
  • Figure 4 is a side view in partial longitudinal section according to IV-IV, the binding intended to retain the shoe not being represented.
  • Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8 are cross-sectional views, respectively according to V-V, VI-VI, VII-VII and VIII-VIII, these sectional views being views on a scale different from that of FIG. 3, for better see the details.
  • FIGS. 9a to 11b are simplified schematic views, similar to FIGS. 3 and 4, illustrating three alternative embodiments given for example.
  • Figures 9a and 9b show a first variant.
  • Figures 10a and 10b show a second variant.
  • Figures 11a and 11b show a third variant.
  • Figures 12 and 13 are views similar to Figures 2 and 4 illustrating an alternative embodiment.
  • the racket designated under the general reference (1) is presented in the form of an openwork plate of general plane of symmetry (P) fixed under the shoe and which consists of a main frame (2), consisting a peripheral wall (3) delimiting an interior zone or screen (4), comprising a set of internal walls supporting the fixing (5) intended to retain the shoe (6) of the user.
  • Said main frame has a generally elongated shape extending at the rear by a tail (7) of reduced width, while the front is raised and substantially shaped pointed to form the front spatula (8).
  • Said screen (4) with its set of internal walls forms a general lower support surface (9) on snow allowing the user not to sink too far into the snow, thanks to the large bearing surface.
  • the fixing (5) intended to retain the shoe (6) is, according to the example illustrated, articulated relative to the sieve (4) of the racket itself, along a transverse axis (XX ').
  • said attachment bearing the general reference (5) is constituted by an articulated plate (10) comprising means for shoe retainer, namely front means (11) and means rear (12).
  • the front end (60) of the shoe is retained by a front stirrup (110), while its rear end (61) is, thanks to a pivoting rear caliper (120) comprising a retaining lever (121).
  • the plate (10) is advantageously rigid and extends longitudinally, comprising an upper bearing surface (13) for supporting the shoe sole.
  • the position of the rear bracket (120) is adjustable thanks to a succession of holes lateral hooking (15).
  • the fine adjustment allowing a perfect adaptation to the length of the shoe, is ensured by two lateral nuts (16a, 16b) arranged on the tie rods of the rear caliper.
  • the main frame consists of a vertical wall peripheral (3) whose lower border (30) determines a first plane (P1), the lower bearing surface (9) of the screen (4) being set back by relation to said plane (P1), that is to say that the plane (P3) formed by the surface lower support (9) is located above the plane (P1) by a value "a".
  • at least one of the internal walls of the screen is a vertical wall, the lower edge of which protrudes under the foreground (P1), and according to the embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 8, the area central (60) of the sieve occupied by the shoe comprises an assembly of several of these projecting walls.
  • said central zone arranged under the foot includes a secondary frame (20) formed by a wall front (21), a rear wall (22) and two side walls (23, 24).
  • the rest of the screen is made up of a set of internal walls whose height (h) is firstly less than the height (H2) of the walls of the secondary frame (20), and on the other hand, at the height (H1) of the wall of the main frame (2).
  • the general plane (P3) of the lower surface (9) of the sieve is set back on the one hand from the plane (P1), and on the other hand, from the plan (P2).
  • Figures 9a and 9b show a first variant according to which, the screen (4) comprises a single front hooking wall (21 ') extending transversely at the level of the metatarsal zone of the shoe and whose lower edge (210) projects below the plane (P1).
  • the screen (4) comprises a single front hooking wall (21 ') extending transversely at the level of the metatarsal zone of the shoe and whose lower edge (210) projects below the plane (P1).
  • Figures 10a and 10b show a second variant according to which, the central zone of the sieve comprises two side walls hooking (23 ', 24') extending longitudinally so substantially parallel and the respective lower edges (230 ', 240 ') protrude below the plane (P1).
  • Figures 11a and 11b show a third variant according to which, the two side walls (23 ', 24') for attachment are located under the area occupied by the shoe and converge forward (AV).
  • cleats (50) were arranged on the projecting edges (210, 220, 230, 240, 210 ', 220', 230 ', 240') and in particular as shown in Figures 12 and 13. According to this variant, there are four studs (50a, 50b, 50c, 50d).

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Snow shoe comprising a principal frame (2) consisting at least of one peripheral wall (3) delimiting an inner zone or grid (screen) (4) comprising a set of internal walls intended to bear on the snow and support the user's boot, the lower border (30) of the peripheral wall (3) defining a first attachment plane (P1), characterised in that the central part of the grid (4) comprises at least one internal attachment wall (23, 24), the lower border (230, 240) of which projects under the said first plane (P1). <IMAGE>

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La présente invention concerne une raquette à neige et plus particulièrement un perfectionnement de sa face d'appui sur la neige et qui en améliore les performances.The present invention relates to a snowshoe and more particularly an improvement of its support face on snow and which improves performance.

Les raquettes à neige sont des engins connus depuis de très nombreuses années car utilisées depuis plusieurs siècles par les populations Scandinaves pour se déplacer sur la neige. Jusqu'à nos jours, les raquettes à neige étaient utilisées à des fins utilitaires ou militaires, pour permettre aux populations et aux troupes alpines de se déplacer sur la neige pour leurs déplacements nécessités par la vie quotidienne. Actuellement, les raquettes à neige sont plutôt utilisées par des sportifs qui font des randonnées et des promenades, voire même des compétitions. Mais les sportifs, bien que pratiquant pour leur plaisir, sont de plus en plus exigeants pour le matériel qu'ils utilisent, et il est vrai que les produits actuellement vendus ne donnent pas entière satisfaction, et notamment lors de la progression sur neige tassée, dure ou glacée, ainsi qu'en parcours latéral sur une pente. Ou connait notamment les raquettes décrites par les brevets US 4 720 928 et US 3 600 829 décrivant respectivement une raquette dont la platine pivotante forment la fixation est munie de saillies et une raquette formée par une plaque pleine dont la fixation n'est pas articulée et qui possède l'aspect d'une patinette. Snowshoes have been known for a long time many years because used for several centuries by Scandinavian people to move on the snow. Until our days, snowshoes were used for utility or military purposes, to allow the populations and the alpine troops to move on the snow for their daily necessities. Currently, snowshoes are used more by athletes who go on hikes and walks, or even competitions. But athletes, although practicing for their pleasure, are more and more demanding for the material they use, and it is true that the products currently sold are not entirely satisfactory, and especially when traveling on packed, hard or icy snow, as well than on a side course on a slope. Or especially knows the snowshoes described by US Patents 4,720,928 and US 3,600,829 describing respectively a racket whose swivel plate form the binding is provided projections and a racket formed by a solid plate whose attachment is not articulated and which has the appearance of a scooter.

Ainsi, selon l'invention, la raquette à neige comprenant une fixation constituée par une plaque articulée et des moyens de retenue, ladite fixation étant articulée par rapport à un tamis délimité par une paroi périphérique d'un cadre principal, ledit tamis se présentant sous la forme d'une plaque ajourée comprenant un ensemble de parois internes destinées à s'appuyer sur la neige et à supporter la fixation et la chaussure de l'utilisateur, la bordure inférieure de la paroi périphérique définissant un premier plan d'accrochage, est caractérisée en ce que la partie centrale du tamis comprend au moins une paroi interne d'accrochage dont la bordure inférieure est en saillie sous ledit premier plan.Thus, according to the invention, the snowshoe comprising a binding constituted by an articulated plate and retaining means, said fixing being articulated with respect to a screen defined by a peripheral wall of a main frame, said screen being in the form of an openwork plate comprising a set of internal walls intended to rest on the snow and support the binding and the boot the user, the lower border of the peripheral wall defining a first hanging plane, is characterized in that the central part of the screen comprises at least one internal hanging wall, the lower border protrudes under said foreground.

Selon une première disposition, la paroi interne d'accrochage est disposée transversalement dans la zone occupée par la chaussure, tandis que dans une autre, elle s'étend de façon longitudinale. According to a first arrangement, the internal attachment wall is arranged transversely in the area occupied by the shoe, while that in another, it extends longitudinally.

Selon l'un des modes de réalisation, la raquette comprend deux parois internes latérales d'accrochage, qui sont soit parallèles, soit convergentes, et notamment convergentes vers l'avant.According to one of the embodiments, the racket comprises two internal lateral attachment walls, which are either parallel or converging, and in particular converging forward.

Par ailleurs et de façon avantageuse, la surface inférieure du tamis forme un deuxième plan disposé en retrait au-dessus du premier plan.Furthermore and advantageously, the lower surface of the screen forms a second plane set back above the first plane.

Selon un mode préféré de l'invention, la partie centrale du tamis comprend un cadre secondaire constitué de quatre parois d'accrochage dont la bordure inférieure est en saillie sous le premier plan pour former un troisième plan situé sous ledit premier plan. De plus, la hauteur de la paroi périphérique est inférieure à la hauteur de la ou des parois internes d'accrochage, tandis que la hauteur des parois du tamis est inférieure à la hauteur de la paroi périphérique du cadre.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the central part of the sieve includes a secondary frame consisting of four attachment walls whose lower border protrudes under the foreground to form a third plane located under said first plane. In addition, the height of the peripheral wall is less than the height of the internal wall (s) hanging, while the height of the screen walls is less than the height of the peripheral wall of the frame.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention se dégageront de la description qui va suivre en regard des dessins annexés qui ne sont donnés qu'à titre d'exemples non limitatifs.Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge of the description which will follow with regard to the appended drawings which are not given only by way of nonlimiting examples.

Les figures 1 à 8 représentent un premier mode de réalisation.Figures 1 to 8 show a first embodiment.

La figure 1 est une vue de dessus de la raquette à neige selon l'invention avec sa fixation, mais sans la chaussure.Figure 1 is a top view of the snowshoe according to the invention with its binding, but without the shoe.

La figure 2 est une vue latérale de la figure 1, la chaussure étant représentée en traits fins mixtes.Figure 2 is a side view of Figure 1, the shoe being represented in thin mixed lines.

La figure 3 est une vue de dessous.Figure 3 is a bottom view.

La figure 4 est une vue latérale en coupe partielle longitudinale selon IV-IV, la fixation destinée à retenir la chaussure n'étant pas représentée.Figure 4 is a side view in partial longitudinal section according to IV-IV, the binding intended to retain the shoe not being represented.

Les figures 5, 6, 7 et 8 sont des vues en coupe transversale, respectivement selon V-V, VI-VI, VII-VII et VIII-VIII, ces vues en coupe étant des vues à une échelle différente de celle de la figure 3, pour mieux en voir les détails. Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8 are cross-sectional views, respectively according to V-V, VI-VI, VII-VII and VIII-VIII, these sectional views being views on a scale different from that of FIG. 3, for better see the details.

Les figures 9a à 11b sont des vues schématiques simplifiées, similaires aux figures 3 et 4, illustrant trois variantes d'exécution données à titre d'exemple.FIGS. 9a to 11b are simplified schematic views, similar to FIGS. 3 and 4, illustrating three alternative embodiments given for exemple.

Les figures 9a et 9b montrent une première variante.Figures 9a and 9b show a first variant.

Les figures 10a et 10b montrent une deuxième variante.Figures 10a and 10b show a second variant.

Les figures 11a et 11b montrent une troisième variante.Figures 11a and 11b show a third variant.

Les figures 12 et 13 sont des vues similaires aux figures 2 et 4 illustrant une variante d'exécution.Figures 12 and 13 are views similar to Figures 2 and 4 illustrating an alternative embodiment.

La raquette désignée sous la référence générale (1) se présente sous la forme d'une plaque ajourée de plan de symétrie générale (P) fixée sous la chaussure et qui se compose d'un cadre principal (2), constitué d'une paroi périphérique (3) délimitant une zone intérieure ou tamis (4), comprenant un ensemble de parois internes supportant la fixation (5) destinée à retenir la chaussure (6) de l'utilisateur. Ledit cadre principal a une forme générale allongée se prolongeant à l'arrière par une queue (7) de largeur réduite, tandis que l'avant est relevé et de forme sensiblement pointue pour constituer la spatule avant (8).The racket designated under the general reference (1) is presented in the form of an openwork plate of general plane of symmetry (P) fixed under the shoe and which consists of a main frame (2), consisting a peripheral wall (3) delimiting an interior zone or screen (4), comprising a set of internal walls supporting the fixing (5) intended to retain the shoe (6) of the user. Said main frame has a generally elongated shape extending at the rear by a tail (7) of reduced width, while the front is raised and substantially shaped pointed to form the front spatula (8).

Ledit tamis (4) avec son ensemble de parois internes forme une surface inférieure générale d'appui (9) sur la neige permettant à l'utilisateur de ne pas trop s'enfoncer dans la neige et ce, grâce à la surface portante importante. Notons que la fixation (5) destinée à retenir la chaussure (6) est, selon l'exemple illustré, articulée par rapport au tamis (4) de la raquette proprement dite, selon un axe transversal (XX'). De façon avantageuse, ladite fixation portant la référence générale (5) est constituée par une plaque articulée (10) comprenant des moyens de retenue pour la chaussure, à savoir des moyens avant (11) et des moyens arrière (12). Ainsi, l'extrémité avant (60) de la chaussure est retenue par un étrier avant (110), tandis que sont extrémité arrière (61) l'est, grâce à un étrier arrière pivotant (120) comprenant un levier (121) de retenue. La plaque (10) est avantageusement rigide et s'étend longitudinalement, comprenant une surface d'appui supérieure (13) pour supporter la semelle de la chaussure. Notons aussi que de façon préférée, la position de l'étrier arrière (120) est réglable grâce à une succession de trous d'accrochage latéraux (15). Par ailleurs, le réglage fin permettant une adaptation parfaite à la longueur de la chaussure, est assuré par deux écrous latéraux (16a, 16b) disposés sur les tirants de l'étrier arrière.Said screen (4) with its set of internal walls forms a general lower support surface (9) on snow allowing the user not to sink too far into the snow, thanks to the large bearing surface. Note that the fixing (5) intended to retain the shoe (6) is, according to the example illustrated, articulated relative to the sieve (4) of the racket itself, along a transverse axis (XX '). Of advantageously, said attachment bearing the general reference (5) is constituted by an articulated plate (10) comprising means for shoe retainer, namely front means (11) and means rear (12). Thus, the front end (60) of the shoe is retained by a front stirrup (110), while its rear end (61) is, thanks to a pivoting rear caliper (120) comprising a retaining lever (121). The plate (10) is advantageously rigid and extends longitudinally, comprising an upper bearing surface (13) for supporting the shoe sole. Note also that, preferably, the position of the rear bracket (120) is adjustable thanks to a succession of holes lateral hooking (15). In addition, the fine adjustment allowing a perfect adaptation to the length of the shoe, is ensured by two lateral nuts (16a, 16b) arranged on the tie rods of the rear caliper.

Le cadre principal est constitué par une paroi verticale périphérique (3) dont la bordure inférieure (30) détermine un premier plan (P1), la surface inférieure d'appui (9) du tamis (4) étant en retrait par rapport audit plan (P1), c'est-à-dire que le plan (P3) formé par la surface inférieure d'appui (9) est situé au-dessus du plan (P1) d'une valeur "a". Selon l'invention, au moins l'une des parois internes du tamis est une paroi verticale dont le bord inférieur est en saillie sous le premier plan (P1), et selon le mode d'exécution illustré aux figures 1 à 8, la zone centrale (60) du tamis occupée par la chaussure comprend un ensemble de plusieurs de ces parois en saillie. Ainsi, ladite zone centrale disposée sous le pied comprend un cadre secondaire (20) formé par une paroi avant (21), une paroi arrière (22) et deux parois latérales (23, 24). On notera que le reste du tamis est formé d'un ensemble de parois internes dont la hauteur (h) est inférieure d'une part à la hauteur (H2) des parois du cadre secondaire (20), et d'autre part, à la hauteur (H1) de la paroi du cadre principal (2). Ainsi, le plan général (P3) de la surface inférieure (9) du tamis se trouve en retrait d'une part du plan (P1), et d'autre part, du plan (P2).The main frame consists of a vertical wall peripheral (3) whose lower border (30) determines a first plane (P1), the lower bearing surface (9) of the screen (4) being set back by relation to said plane (P1), that is to say that the plane (P3) formed by the surface lower support (9) is located above the plane (P1) by a value "a". According to the invention, at least one of the internal walls of the screen is a vertical wall, the lower edge of which protrudes under the foreground (P1), and according to the embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 8, the area central (60) of the sieve occupied by the shoe comprises an assembly of several of these projecting walls. Thus, said central zone arranged under the foot includes a secondary frame (20) formed by a wall front (21), a rear wall (22) and two side walls (23, 24). We note that the rest of the screen is made up of a set of internal walls whose height (h) is firstly less than the height (H2) of the walls of the secondary frame (20), and on the other hand, at the height (H1) of the wall of the main frame (2). Thus, the general plane (P3) of the lower surface (9) of the sieve is set back on the one hand from the plane (P1), and on the other hand, from the plan (P2).

Il va de soi que d'autres dispositions peuvent être adoptées, comme selon les variantes illustrées aux figures 9a,9b - 10a,10b - 11a,11b.It goes without saying that other provisions may be adopted, as according to the variants illustrated in Figures 9a, 9b - 10a, 10b - 11a, 11b.

Les figures 9a et 9b représentent une première variante selon laquelle, le tamis (4) comprend une seule paroi d'accrochage avant (21') s'étendant transversalement au niveau de la zone métatarsienne de la chaussure et dont la bordure inférieure (210) fait saillie sous le plan (P1).Figures 9a and 9b show a first variant according to which, the screen (4) comprises a single front hooking wall (21 ') extending transversely at the level of the metatarsal zone of the shoe and whose lower edge (210) projects below the plane (P1).

Les figures 10a et 10b représentent une deuxième variante selon laquelle, la zone centrale du tamis comprend deux parois latérales d'accrochage (23', 24') s'étendant longitudinalement de façon sensiblement parallèle et dont les bordures inférieures respectives (230', 240') font saillie sous le plan (P1).Figures 10a and 10b show a second variant according to which, the central zone of the sieve comprises two side walls hooking (23 ', 24') extending longitudinally so substantially parallel and the respective lower edges (230 ', 240 ') protrude below the plane (P1).

Les figures 11a et 11b représentent une troisième variante selon laquelle, les deux parois latérales (23', 24') d'accrochage sont situées sous la zone occupée par la chaussure et sont convergentes vers l'avant (AV).Figures 11a and 11b show a third variant according to which, the two side walls (23 ', 24') for attachment are located under the area occupied by the shoe and converge forward (AV).

A l'intérieur du cadre secondaire (20), on a placé deux parois internes longitudinales (230a, 240a), mais toute autre disposition est possible. En effet, elles pourraient être transversales ou présenter toute autre configuration.Inside the secondary frame (20), two walls have been placed internal longitudinal (230a, 240a), but any other arrangement is possible. Indeed, they could be transverse or present any other configuration.

Il va de soi que l'on ne sortirait pas du cadre de l'invention si des crampons (50) étaient disposés sur les bordures en saillie (210, 220, 230, 240, 210', 220', 230', 240') et notamment comme cela est représenté aux figures 12 et 13. Selon cette variante, il est disposé quatre crampons (50a, 50b, 50c, 50d).It goes without saying that it would not go beyond the scope of the invention if cleats (50) were arranged on the projecting edges (210, 220, 230, 240, 210 ', 220', 230 ', 240') and in particular as shown in Figures 12 and 13. According to this variant, there are four studs (50a, 50b, 50c, 50d).

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et représentés à titre d'exemples, mais elle comprend aussi tous les équivalents techniques ainsi que leurs combinaisons, dans le cadre des revendications.Of course, the invention is not limited to the modes of realization described and represented as examples, but it includes also all technical equivalents and their combinations, within the scope of the claims.

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  1. Snow shoe comprising a fastening arrangement (5) formed by an articulated plate (10) and holding means (11, 12), said fastening arrangement being articulated in relation to a mesh (4) defined by a peripheral wall (3) of a main frame (2), said mesh (4) being constructed in the form of a perforated plate comprising an assembly of internal walls provided for support on the snow and for supporting the fastening arrangement (5) and the boot (6) of the user, the lower edge (30) of the peripheral wall (3) defining a first plane of engagement (P1), characterised in that the central section (40) of the mesh (4) comprises at least one internal engagement wall (21, 22, 23, 24, 21', 22', 23', 24'), the lower edge (210, 220, 230, 240, 210', 220', 230', 240') of which projects below said first plane (P1).
  2. Snow shoe according to Claim 1, characterised in that the internal engagement wall (21, 22) is disposed transversely in the zone occupied by the boot.
  3. Snow shoe according to Claim 2, characterised in that the internal engagement wall (21, 210) is a front transverse wall disposed in the toe region of the boot.
  4. Snow shoe according to Claim 1, characterised in that it comprises two internal engagement walls (23-24, 23'-24') extending longitudinally on both sides of the plane (P) of general symmetry of the snow shoe.
  5. Snow shoe according to Claim 4, characterised in that the two internal lateral engagement walls (23-24, 23'-24') are essentially parallel.
  6. Snow shoe according to Claim 4, characterised in that the two internal lateral engagement walls (23'-24') converge towards the front (AV).
  7. Snow shoe according to Claim 4, characterised in that the two internal lateral engagement walls (23-24) converge towards the rear (AR).
  8. Snow shoe according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the lower surface (9) of the mesh forms a second plane (P2) set back above the first plane (P1).
  9. Snow shoe according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the central section of the mesh (4) comprises a secondary frame formed by four engagement walls (21, 22, 23, 24), the lower edge (210, 220, 230, 240) of which projects below the first plane (P1) to form a third plane (P3) located below said first plane (P1).
  10. Snow shoe according to Claim 9, characterised in that the height (H1) of the peripheral wall (3) is less than the height (H2) of the internal engagement wall or walls (21, 22, 23, 24, 21', 22', 23', 24').
  11. Snow shoe according to Claim 10, characterised in that the height (h) of the walls of the mesh is less than the height (H1) of the peripheral wall of the frame.
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