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EP0630593A1
EP0630593A1 EP94810374A EP94810374A EP0630593A1 EP 0630593 A1 EP0630593 A1 EP 0630593A1 EP 94810374 A EP94810374 A EP 94810374A EP 94810374 A EP94810374 A EP 94810374A EP 0630593 A1 EP0630593 A1 EP 0630593A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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  • the present invention relates to an insole for shoes, consisting of a base plate made of elastically resilient material with a largely dense surface and with at least one magnetized, metallic magnetic head connected to the insole.
  • Insoles of the above-mentioned type have been available on the market in many embodiments for many years.
  • This insole has a relatively thick base plate with a largely dense surface.
  • the knobs have different heights and thus form a corresponding footbed.
  • the nub height varies between 4 and 14 mm.
  • Insoles of the aforementioned type require special footwear, which offers enough space for the increased thickness compared to simple insoles. The massage effect of such insoles is extremely high.
  • the magnetized metallic push buttons which are also common in such insoles and which are attached to important points, according to the teaching of acupressure, cannot be easily integrated into a thin insole. If these pressure heads protrude too much, they do not increase well-being, but have a painful effect.
  • an insole of the type described above is known, which is provided with a sole which has a corresponding depression in order to avoid excessive elevation in the footwear.
  • the insole is therefore not suitable for a normal, commercially available shoe.
  • the utility model DE-U-83'04'272 shows an insole, the base plate of which is interspersed with a large number of hollow rivets, the rivet heads having the shape of pimples. These knobs are not flexible and must be designed very flat so that they are not painful. This leaves an acupressure effect, but the massage effect of the nubs is eliminated.
  • the breathing openings are in the center of the hollow rivets, which are just covered by the sole of the foot with increased pressure.
  • DE-U-18'23'203 also works with a flat base plate with hollow rivets attached therein.
  • pimple-shaped elevations are not shown here at all.
  • the effect of such an insole remains unclear.
  • a double-layer base plate is used, which is held together by hollow rivets and on the underside of which activated carbon is attached, which is supposed to absorb the sweat of the feet.
  • the hollow rivets themselves are to be made from copper.
  • JP-A-54 146 149 also shows an insole which is provided with magnetized metal heads.
  • the base plate of the insole is labeled 1. This is almost completely provided on the surface with relatively closely spaced knobs 2. For the sake of simplicity, only one area in the toe area 10 and in the heel area 20 has been shown nubbed. However, the knot covers almost completely the entire surface of the base plate 1. In the embodiment shown here, only two print heads 3 are attached.
  • One is located in the heel area 20 and the other in the area between the heel area 20 and the toe area 10.
  • that magnetic head is attached in the area that acts on the vegetative nervous system according to the acupressure theory and thus stimulates the internal organs.
  • additional print heads 3 are also possible to arrange additional print heads 3.
  • each magnetic head 3 there is a circular courtyard 4, which is designed without knobs.
  • the diameter of the dimpled yard 4 is 2 to 3 cm, but preferably 2.5 cm. This size has proven particularly useful, since it creates a sufficiently large area to absorb pressure, but on the other hand, the size does not lead to increased sweating.
  • the base plate 1 is thickened. This thickening 5 is dimensioned so that it approximately corresponds to the height of the base plate plus knob 2. In other words, the base plate 1 is raised to the level of the knobs 2 in the region of the thickening 5.
  • the magnetic head 3 is arranged centrally in this thickening 5.
  • This can, for example, be vulcanized or injected directly into the insole, or it can also be connected to it in a soluble manner.
  • the latter solution is shown in the preferred embodiment. This is done by arranging a pocket-shaped receiving opening 6 in the thickening 3.
  • the magnetic head 3 which is shown on its own in FIG. 3, is designed to be rotationally symmetrical. It has a lenticular elevation 31 and a base plate 32 connected to it in one piece, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the lenticular elevation 31.
  • the magnetic head 3 can be buttoned into the pocket-shaped receiving opening 6 by means of this collar 33.
  • the detachable connection of the print heads 3 to the insole is preferred, since they can be removed from the insole and the insole can be cleaned, for example in a washing machine, without the magnetized print heads being damaged.
  • the base plate 1 Between the knobs 2 there are a large number in the base plate 1 from breathing openings 9 attached. This ensures that the breathing openings 9 are not closed by the sole of the user's foot. In principle, one will preferably provide at least as many breathing openings as knobs 2. However, the breathability is increased if a plurality of breathing openings 9 are arranged around each knob 2. The size of the breathing openings 9 is dimensioned such that the insole which compresses the knobs 2 and the base plate 1 cannot be pressed under the pressure of the user.
  • the cushioning material will preferably be of a lower hardness than the material of the base plate and the knobs. This leads to better compressibility.
  • the insole according to the invention can be inserted without problems in all commercially available shoes and sandals, boots and hiking shoes as well as sports shoes.
  • the low overall height of the insole according to the invention also allows the same to be used in elegant women's shoes.
  • the desired effect namely a massage and an acupressure, remains completely intact.
  • the improved air circulation reduces perspiration.
  • knobs 2 still have a sufficient massage effect despite the considerably reduced height, it is advantageous if the knobs have an approximately conical cross-sectional shape in cross section. On the one hand, this increases the air circulation spaces and, on the other hand, the specific pressure in the support area is increased.
  • the base plate only has a maximum thickness of 1.5 mm in the pimpled area and the maximum pimple height is 2 mm, the total thickness of the insole is kept so small that it can really be worn in any footwear.
  • a textile fabric can be embedded in the plate, which is made of plastic or vulcanized rubber, for reinforcement.

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The insole consists of a thin base plate 1, the surface of which is densely knobbed. Arranged between the knobs are breathing openings 9. Fastened preferably detachably on the base plate 1 are magnet heads 3. In the region of these magnet heads 3, the base plate 1 has a thickening 5. This thickening 5 with a halo-shaped surface 4 is not knobbed. The thickening 5 is raised at least to the level of the tops of the knobs 2. Such an insole, which overall has a thickness of only approximately 3 mm, can be worn in all commercially available shoes and boots. The insole can particularly advantageously also be used in sports shoes. <IMAGE>

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Einlagesohle für Schuhe, bestehend aus einer Grundplatte aus elastisch federndem Material mit einer weitgehend dicht genoppten Oberfläche und mit mindestens einem magnetisierten, mit der Einlagesohle verbundenen, metallischen Magnetkopf.The present invention relates to an insole for shoes, consisting of a base plate made of elastically resilient material with a largely dense surface and with at least one magnetized, metallic magnetic head connected to the insole.

Einlagesohlen der obgenannten Art sind in vielen Ausführungsformen seit vielen Jahren auf dem Markt erhältlich. Insbesondere wird hier auf die Einlagesohle gemäss der EP-A-0'225'285 verwiesen. Diese Einlagesohle hat eine relativ dicke Grundplatte mit einer weitgehend dicht genoppten Oberfläche. Die Noppen haben unterschiedliche Höhen und bilden so ein entsprechendes Fussbett. Die Noppenhöhe variiert zwischen 4 und 14 mm. Einlagesohlen der vorgenannten Art bedingen ein spezielles Schuhwerk, welches genügend Platz bietet für die gegenüber einfachen Einlagesohlen erheblich erhöhte Dicke. Die Massagewirkung solcher Einlagesohlen ist enorm hoch.Insoles of the above-mentioned type have been available on the market in many embodiments for many years. In particular, reference is made here to the insole according to EP-A-0'225'285. This insole has a relatively thick base plate with a largely dense surface. The knobs have different heights and thus form a corresponding footbed. The nub height varies between 4 and 14 mm. Insoles of the aforementioned type require special footwear, which offers enough space for the increased thickness compared to simple insoles. The massage effect of such insoles is extremely high.

Die bei solchen Einlagesohlen ebenfalls gebräuchlichen, magnetisierten metallischen Druck-Knöpfe, die besonders an bedeutenden Stellen, gemäss der Lehre der Akupressur, angebracht werden, lassen sich nicht einfach in einer dünnen Einlagesohle integrieren. Stehen diese Druck-Köpfe zu stark vor, so erhöhen sie nicht das Wohlbefinden, sondern wirken schmerzhaft.The magnetized metallic push buttons, which are also common in such insoles and which are attached to important points, according to the teaching of acupressure, cannot be easily integrated into a thin insole. If these pressure heads protrude too much, they do not increase well-being, but have a painful effect.

Wird die Noppenhöhe bei solchen Einlagesohlen reduziert, so vermindert sich dadurch auch die Luftzirkulation zwischen der Grundplatte und dem Fuss. Dies führt zu einer erhöhten Transpiration.If the nub height is reduced with such insoles, the air circulation between the base plate and the foot is also reduced. This leads to increased perspiration.

Aus der WO-A-85/04786 ist eine Einlagesohle der obenbeschriebenen Art bekannt, die zur Vermeidung der Ueberhöhung im Schuhwerk mit einer Sohle versehen ist, die eine entsprechende Vertiefung aufweist. Die Einlagesohle ist folglich für einen normalen, handelsüblichen Schuh nicht verwendbar. Ferner zeigt das Gebrauchsmuster DE-U-83'04'272 eine Einlagesohle, deren Grundplatte mit einer Vielzahl von Hohlnieten durchsetzt ist, wobei die Nietenköpfe die Gestalt von Noppen haben. Diese Noppen sind nicht flexibel und müssen entsprechend sehr flach gestaltet werden, um nicht schmerzhaft zu sein. Hierdurch bleibt zwar eine Akupressurwirkung, doch die Massagewirkung der Noppen fällt weg. Hinzu kommt, dass die Atmungsöffnungen im Zentrum der Hohlnieten liegen, die gerade von der Fussohle mit erhöhtem Druck abgedeckt werden.From WO-A-85/04786 an insole of the type described above is known, which is provided with a sole which has a corresponding depression in order to avoid excessive elevation in the footwear. The insole is therefore not suitable for a normal, commercially available shoe. Furthermore, the utility model DE-U-83'04'272 shows an insole, the base plate of which is interspersed with a large number of hollow rivets, the rivet heads having the shape of pimples. These knobs are not flexible and must be designed very flat so that they are not painful. This leaves an acupressure effect, but the massage effect of the nubs is eliminated. In addition, the breathing openings are in the center of the hollow rivets, which are just covered by the sole of the foot with increased pressure.

Hierdurch wird die erwünschte Luftzirkulation jedoch wieder weitgehend unterbunden. Da zudem die Nietenköpfe relativ flach sein müssen, vermag auch kein Luftpolster zwischen den einzelnen Noppen sich ausbilden. Eine dichte Anordnung der Noppen ist zudem völlig ausgeschlossen, da ansonsten die Grundplatte völlig inflexibel werden würde.However, this largely prevents the desired air circulation. Since the rivet heads must also be relatively flat, no air cushion can form between the individual knobs. A tight arrangement of the knobs is also completely impossible, since otherwise the base plate would become completely inflexible.

Auch die DE-U-18'23'203 arbeitet mit einer flachen Grundplatte mit darin angebrachten Hohlnieten. Noppenförmige Erhöhungen sind jedoch hier überhaupt nicht aufgezeigt. Die Wirkung einer solchen Einlagesohle bleibt unklar. Aehnliches ist ebenfalls aus der DE-A-34'00'049 zu erkennen. Hier wird eine doppellagige Grundplatte verwendet, die von Hohlnieten zusammengehalten ist und auf deren Unterseite Aktivkohle angebracht ist, welche geruchsbindend den Fussschweiss aufsaugen soll. Die Hohlnieten selber sollen aus Kupfer gefertigt werden. Letzlich zeigt auch die JP-A-54 146 149 eine Einlagesohle die mit magnetisierten Metallköpfen versehen ist.DE-U-18'23'203 also works with a flat base plate with hollow rivets attached therein. However, pimple-shaped elevations are not shown here at all. The effect of such an insole remains unclear. Similar things can also be seen from DE-A-34'00'049. Here, a double-layer base plate is used, which is held together by hollow rivets and on the underside of which activated carbon is attached, which is supposed to absorb the sweat of the feet. The hollow rivets themselves are to be made from copper. Ultimately, JP-A-54 146 149 also shows an insole which is provided with magnetized metal heads.

Diese Druckschrift, genauso wie die vorgenannten Druckschriften, die mit Hohlnieten arbeiten, zeigen allesamt keine Einlagesohle mit einer dicht genoppten Oberfläche.This publication, just like the aforementioned publications, which work with hollow rivets, all show no insole with a densely nubbed surface.

Es ist folglich die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine möglichst flache Einlagesohle der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die in alle handelsüblichen Schuhe eingelegt werden kann, ohne Nachteile im Tragkomfort in Kauf nehmen zu müssen.It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a flat insole of the type mentioned at the outset, which can be inserted into all commercially available shoes without having to accept disadvantages in terms of comfort.

Diese Aufgabe löst die vorliegende Erfindung mit einer Einlagesohle gemäss Patentanspruch 1. Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungsformen des Erfindungsgegenstandes gehen aus den abhängigen Patentansprüchen hervor und sind in der Beschreibung erläutert.This object is achieved by the present invention with an insole according to claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments of the subject matter of the invention emerge from the dependent claims and are explained in the description.

In der beiliegenden Zeichnung ist eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform des Erfindungsgegenstandes dargestellt und anhand der nachfolgenden Beschreibung erklärt. Es zeigt:

Figur 1
eine Einlagesohle in natürlicher Grösse in Ansicht auf die genoppte Fläche;
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einen Querschnitt durch die Einlagesohle im Bereich eines magnetisierten Magnetkopfes in leicht vergrössertem Massstab und
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den Magnetkopf nach Figur 2 für sich alleine.
In the accompanying drawing, a preferred embodiment of the subject matter of the invention is shown and explained using the following description. It shows:
Figure 1
an insole in natural size in view of the knobbed surface;
Figure 2
a cross section through the insole in the area of a magnetized magnetic head in a slightly enlarged scale and
Figure 3
the magnetic head of Figure 2 by itself.

Die Grundplatte der Einlagesohle ist mit 1 bezeichnet. Diese ist auf der Oberfläche fast vollständig mit relativ dicht aneinanderliegenden Noppen 2 versehen. Der Einfachheit halber wurde nur ein Bereich im Zehenbereich 10 und im Fersenbereich 20 genoppt dargestellt. Die Noppung überdeckt jedoch fast vollständig die gesamte Oberfläche der Grundplatte 1. In der hier dargestellten Ausführungsform sind lediglich zwei Druckköpfe 3 angebracht.The base plate of the insole is labeled 1. This is almost completely provided on the surface with relatively closely spaced knobs 2. For the sake of simplicity, only one area in the toe area 10 and in the heel area 20 has been shown nubbed. However, the knot covers almost completely the entire surface of the base plate 1. In the embodiment shown here, only two print heads 3 are attached.

Der eine befindet sich im Fersenbereich 20 und der andere im Bereich zwischen dem Fersenbereich 20 und dem Zehenbereich 10. Vorteilhafterweise wird jener Magnetkopf im Bereich angebracht, der gemäss der Akupressurlehre auf das vegetative Nervensystem wirkt und somit die inneren Organe stimuliert. Selbstverständlich wäre es auch möglich, weitere Druck-Köpfe 3 anzuordnen.One is located in the heel area 20 and the other in the area between the heel area 20 and the toe area 10. Advantageously, that magnetic head is attached in the area that acts on the vegetative nervous system according to the acupressure theory and thus stimulates the internal organs. Of course, it would also be possible to arrange additional print heads 3.

Um jeden Magnetkopf 3 befindet sich ein kreisförmiger Hof 4, der noppenfrei gestaltet ist. Der Durchmesser des noppenfreien Hofes 4 beträgt 2 bis 3 cm, vorzugsweise jedoch 2,5 cm. Diese Grösse hat sich besonders bewährt, da so eine genügend grosse Fläche zur Druckaufnahme bildet, anderseits jedoch die Grösse nicht zu einer vermehrten Schweissbildung führt. Im Bereich des Hofes 4 ist die Grundplatte 1 verdickt. Diese Verdickung 5 ist so bemessen, dass sie ungefähr der Höhe der Grundplatte plus Noppe 2 entspricht. Mit anderen Worten, die Grundplatte 1 ist im Bereich der Verdickung 5 auf das Niveau der Noppen 2 hochgezogen. Zentrisch in dieser Verdickung 5 ist der Magnetkopf 3 angeordnet. Dieser kann beispielsweise direkt in der Einlagesohle einvulkanisiert oder gespritzt sein, oder auch löslich damit verbunden. Letztere Lösung ist in der bevorzugten Ausführungsform dargestellt. Dies geschieht, indem in der Verdickung 3 eine taschenförmige Aufnahmeöffnung 6 angeordnet ist.Around each magnetic head 3 there is a circular courtyard 4, which is designed without knobs. The diameter of the dimpled yard 4 is 2 to 3 cm, but preferably 2.5 cm. This size has proven particularly useful, since it creates a sufficiently large area to absorb pressure, but on the other hand, the size does not lead to increased sweating. In the area of the courtyard 4, the base plate 1 is thickened. This thickening 5 is dimensioned so that it approximately corresponds to the height of the base plate plus knob 2. In other words, the base plate 1 is raised to the level of the knobs 2 in the region of the thickening 5. The magnetic head 3 is arranged centrally in this thickening 5. This can, for example, be vulcanized or injected directly into the insole, or it can also be connected to it in a soluble manner. The latter solution is shown in the preferred embodiment. This is done by arranging a pocket-shaped receiving opening 6 in the thickening 3.

Der Magnetkopf 3, der in der Figur 3 für sich alleine dargestellt ist, ist rotationssymmetrisch ausgestaltet. Er weist eine linsenförmige Erhöhung 31 auf und eine einstückig damit verbundene Fussplatte 32, deren Durchmesser grösser ist als der Durchmesser der linsenförmigen Erhebung 31. So steht ein seitlicher umlaufender Kragen 33 vor. Mittels diesem Kragen 33 lässt sich der Magnetkopf 3 in die taschenförmige Aufnahmeöffnung 6 einknöpfen. Die lösbare Verbindung der Druck-Köpfe 3 mit der Einlagesohle wird bevorzugt, da sich diese so aus der Einlagesohle entfernen lassen und die Einlagesohle selber gereinigt werden kann, beispielsweise in einer Waschmaschine, ohne dass dabei die magnetisierten Druck-Köpfe Schaden nehmen.The magnetic head 3, which is shown on its own in FIG. 3, is designed to be rotationally symmetrical. It has a lenticular elevation 31 and a base plate 32 connected to it in one piece, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the lenticular elevation 31. The magnetic head 3 can be buttoned into the pocket-shaped receiving opening 6 by means of this collar 33. The detachable connection of the print heads 3 to the insole is preferred, since they can be removed from the insole and the insole can be cleaned, for example in a washing machine, without the magnetized print heads being damaged.

Zwischen den Noppen 2 sind in der Grundplatte 1 eine Vielzahl von Atmungsöffnungen 9 angebracht. Auf diese Weise ist sichergestellt, dass die Atmungsöffnungen 9 nicht durch die Fussohle des Benützers verschlossen werden. Prinzipiell wird man vorzugsweise mindestens gleichviel Atmungsöffnungen wie Noppen 2 vorsehen. Die Atmungsaktivität wird jedoch erhöht, wenn man um jede Noppe 2 mehrere Atmungsöffnungen 9 anordnet. Die Grösse der Atmungsöffnungen 9 wird man so bemessen, dass unter dem Druck des Benützers der Einlagesohle, die eine Komprimierung der Noppen 2 und der Grundplatte 1 bewirkt, nicht zugedrückt werden können.Between the knobs 2 there are a large number in the base plate 1 from breathing openings 9 attached. This ensures that the breathing openings 9 are not closed by the sole of the user's foot. In principle, one will preferably provide at least as many breathing openings as knobs 2. However, the breathability is increased if a plurality of breathing openings 9 are arranged around each knob 2. The size of the breathing openings 9 is dimensioned such that the insole which compresses the knobs 2 and the base plate 1 cannot be pressed under the pressure of the user.

Es ist vorteilhaft, die Tiefe der taschenförmigen Aufnahmeöffnungen grösser zu gestalten als die Dicke der Fussplatte 32 der Druck-Köpfe 3. So verbleibt darunter ein Zwischenraum, der mit einem Polstermaterial 8 ausgefüllt werden kann. Das Polstermaterial wird vorzugsweise von einer geringeren Härte sein als das Material der Grundplatte und der Noppen. Dies führt zu einer besseren Komprimierbarkeit.It is advantageous to make the depth of the pocket-shaped receiving openings greater than the thickness of the base plate 32 of the print heads 3. An intermediate space remains below it, which can be filled with a cushioning material 8. The cushioning material will preferably be of a lower hardness than the material of the base plate and the knobs. This leads to better compressibility.

Gerade die zuletzt beschriebene Ausführungsvariante hat sich als besonders vorteilhaft erwiesen für Sportschuhe. Gerade beim Rennen und Springen treten im Fersenbereich kurzzeitig erhebliche Drücke auf, die im Bereiche der Druck-Köpfe zu Schmerzen führen könnten, falls diese nicht genügend ausweichen könnten.The last variant described has proven to be particularly advantageous for sports shoes. Especially when running and jumping, considerable heights occur briefly in the heel area, which could lead to pain in the area of the pressure heads if these could not deflect enough.

Tests haben erwiesen, dass die erfindungsgemässe Einlagesohle in alle handelsübliche Schuhe und Sandalen, Stiefel und Wanderschuhe sowie Sportschuhe problemlos eingelegt werden können. Die geringe Gesamthöhe der erfindungsgemässen Einlagesohle erlaubt auch die Verwendung derselben in eleganten Damenschuhen. Trotz der erheblich verminderten Gesamtdicke der Einlagesohle bleibt die erwünschte Wirkung, nämlich einer Massage und einer Akupressur vollständig erhalten. Die verbesserte Luftzirkulation vermindert die Transpiration.Tests have shown that the insole according to the invention can be inserted without problems in all commercially available shoes and sandals, boots and hiking shoes as well as sports shoes. The low overall height of the insole according to the invention also allows the same to be used in elegant women's shoes. Despite the significantly reduced overall thickness of the insole, the desired effect, namely a massage and an acupressure, remains completely intact. The improved air circulation reduces perspiration.

Damit die Noppen 2 trotz erheblich reduzierter Höhe noch eine genügende Massagewirkung haben, ist es von Vorteil, wenn die Noppen im Querschnitt eine etwa kegelförmige Querschnittsform aufweisen. Dies erhöht einerseits die Luftzirkulationsräume und andererseits wird so der spezifische Druck im Auflagebereich erhöht.So that the knobs 2 still have a sufficient massage effect despite the considerably reduced height, it is advantageous if the knobs have an approximately conical cross-sectional shape in cross section. On the one hand, this increases the air circulation spaces and, on the other hand, the specific pressure in the support area is increased.

Dank dem, dass die Grundplatte im genoppten Bereich lediglich eine Dicke von maximal 1,5 mm hat, und die Noppenhöhe maximal 2 mm beträgt, ist die Gesamtdicke der Einlagesohle so gering gehalten, dass sie wirklich in jedem Schuhwerk getragen werden kann. Damit die dünne Grundplatte trotzdem genügend Festigkeit aufweist, lässt sich in der Platte, die aus Kunststoff oder vulkanisiertem Gummi besteht, zur Verstärkung ein textiles Gewebe einbetten.Thanks to the fact that the base plate only has a maximum thickness of 1.5 mm in the pimpled area and the maximum pimple height is 2 mm, the total thickness of the insole is kept so small that it can really be worn in any footwear. To ensure that the thin base plate still has sufficient strength, a textile fabric can be embedded in the plate, which is made of plastic or vulcanized rubber, for reinforcement.

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Einlagesohle für Schuhe, bestehend aus einer Grundplatte aus elastisch federndem Material mit einer genoppten Oberfläche und mit mindestens einem magnetisierten, mit der Einlagesohle verbundenen, metallischen Magnetkopf (3), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Grundplatte (1) im genoppten Bereich eine maximale Dicke bis zu 1,5 mm aufweist und die Noppenhöhe überall gleich hoch ist und maximal 2 mm beträgt, wobei die Querschnittsform der Noppen (2) annähernd kegelförmig ist, und dass neben den Noppen (2) in der Grundplatte (1) eine Vielzahl von Atmungsöffnungen (9) angebracht sind, während im Bereich um die Druckköpfe (3) die Grundplatte noppenlos aber so verdickt ist, dass sie hier die Höhe der umgebenden Noppen (2) mindestens annähernd erreicht.Insole for shoes, consisting of a base plate made of elastically resilient material with a nubbed surface and with at least one magnetized metallic magnetic head (3) connected to the insole, characterized in that the base plate (1) has a maximum thickness in the nubbed area of up to 1.5 mm and the height of the knobs is the same everywhere and is a maximum of 2 mm, the cross-sectional shape of the knobs (2) being approximately conical, and in addition to the knobs (2) in the base plate (1), a large number of breathing openings (9 ) are attached, while in the area around the print heads (3) the base plate is studless but so thick that it at least approximately reaches the height of the surrounding studs (2). Einlagesohle nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der die Druckköpfe (3) umgebende noppenlose Bereich (4) kreisförmig ist und einen Durchmesser von 2-3 cm, vorzugsweise von 2,5 cm, aufweist.Insole according to claim 1, characterized in that the knob-free area (4) surrounding the print heads (3) is circular and has a diameter of 2-3 cm, preferably 2.5 cm. Einlagesohle nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jede Noppe (2) von mehreren Atmungsöffnungen (9) umgeben ist.Insole according to claim 1, characterized in that each knob (2) is surrounded by several breathing openings (9). Einlagesohle nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Dicke der Grundplatte (1) im genoppten Bereich weniger als einen Millimeter beträgt.Insole according to claim 1, characterized in that the thickness of the base plate (1) in the nubbed area is less than one millimeter. Einlagesohle nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Druckköpfe (3) fest mit der Einlagesohle verbunden sind.Insole according to claim 1, characterized in that the print heads (3) are firmly connected to the insole. Einlagesohle nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Druckköpfe (3) lösbar mit der Grundplatte (1) verbunden sind.Insole according to claim 1, characterized in that the print heads (3) are detachably connected to the base plate (1). Einlagesohle nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Grundplatte (1) taschenförmige Aufnahmeöffnungen (6) hat und die Druckköpfe (3) je einen erweiterten Kragen (33) aufweisen, der jeweils in die taschenförmigen Aufnahmeöffnung (6) liegt.Insole according to claim 6, characterized in that the base plate (1) has pocket-shaped receiving openings (6) and the print heads (3) each have an enlarged collar (33) which lies in each case in the pocket-shaped receiving opening (6). Einlagesohle nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in den taschenförmigen Aufnahmeöffnungen (6) unter den Druckköpfen Polstermaterial (8) angebracht ist.Insole according to claim 7, characterized in that cushion material (8) is attached in the pocket-shaped receiving openings (6) under the print heads.
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