EP0652718B1 - Shoe with a central rotary fastener - Google Patents

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EP0652718B1
EP0652718B1 EP94903724A EP94903724A EP0652718B1 EP 0652718 B1 EP0652718 B1 EP 0652718B1 EP 94903724 A EP94903724 A EP 94903724A EP 94903724 A EP94903724 A EP 94903724A EP 0652718 B1 EP0652718 B1 EP 0652718B1
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    • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes

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  • the present invention relates to a shoe a central rotary lock according to the preamble of Claim 1.
  • Such a shoe is for example from the DE-U-89 12 788 or known from DE-U-90 05 469. Both The shoes described there have the central twist lock on attached to a riser on the side flaps are integrally formed. That with the Central twist lock tensioning tension element runs from this riser plate alternately over deflection elements of the Closing flap and the instep plate.
  • the present invention is based on the object Locking device for a shoe of the aforementioned type simplify and thus make it more cost-effective.
  • the inventive design of the locking device does not only result in material savings and one Reduction in the number of individual parts, but enables also easier assembly.
  • the only figure shows a view of the outside of a shoe according to the invention.
  • a shoe especially a sports or Leisure shoe, labeled.
  • a riser 4 attached from hard elastic material.
  • the riser 4 is preferably pivotable on its front edge 5 fixed at the top and to the front so that it can be folded away He can also with the tongue 3 or with a part of the tongue forming the Shaft 6 fixed, but preferably also pivotable away be connected.
  • a central rotary lock 7 in well-known construction arranged.
  • central rotary lock 7 With the central rotary lock 7 is a clamping element 8 in Wire or ribbon shape with a relatively small cross-section coupled. This clamping element 8 forms on both sides of the Ristschildes 4 each two spaced apart Loops 9 and 10.
  • the rear, upper loop 9 is around a deflection element 11 a coupling member 12 looped.
  • the coupling member 12 is provided on a rear strap 13 which is different from the loop 9 from obliquely downwards and backwards into the Area 14 of the inside or outside of the heel 15 extends.
  • the front loop 10 is also around a deflection element 11 of a coupling member 12 looped on one Front strap 16 is provided by the loop 10 runs obliquely downwards and backwards.
  • the front strap 16 to the arch of the foot and the over Front tension belt 16 running on the outside of the shoe 16 extends in the direction of area 19 of the outer bale 20 of the midfoot.
  • the width 21 of the straps 13, 16 increases from the coupling member 12 from linear or disproportionately too.
  • the width 21 of the straps 13, 16 at least approximately Width of the deflection elements 11 from about 0.5 cm to 2.5 cm and the end width in the end region 22 on the shoe 1, on the shaft 6 or on the sole 23 is approximately 2 cm to 9 cm, in particular about 5 cm to 7 cm.
  • the tension belts 13, 16 are at least in the end regions 22 with the shoe 1, with the shaft 6 or with the sole 23 firmly connected. However, you can also have a larger one Region, with the exception of the region 24 of the deflection elements 11, and possibly also excluding the subsequent ones Section 25 from about 1 cm to 3 cm with the shaft of the Shoe 1 connected, for example glued and / or be sewn on.
  • the tension belts 13, 16 preferably consist of flexible, little stretchable material, for example from a textile tape made of natural fibers or plastic. Especially when using a non-textile material such as Leather, plastic or the like, the flexibility of the Tension belts 13, 16 if necessary through thinner and / or narrower weak points 26 and / or by interruptions 27 can be increased.
  • the coupling members 12 are advantageously designed such that the clamping element 8 from the back of the Coupling member 12 used in this and around Deflection element 11 can be placed. For example, about this Purpose the back separated by a cross slot that with the free space surrounding the deflecting element 11 in Connection is established.

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Abstract

Described is a shoe (1) with a central rotary fastener (7) attached to an insole cover (4), a tensioning element (8) being formed by two loop straps (9, 10) on each side of the insole cover (4). The rear strap (9) is linked to a rear tensioning belt (13) which runs rearwards and downwards at an angle from one loop strap (9) to the outside (15) of the heel. The front strap (10) is linked to a tensioning belt (16) which is separate from the rear tensioning belt (13) and which runs rearwards and downwards at an angle from the other loop strap (10), extending towards the arch of the foot on the inside (17) and towards the ball (20) of the foot on the outside (18).

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Schuh mit einem Zentraldrehverschluß gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a shoe a central rotary lock according to the preamble of Claim 1.

Ein derartiger Schuh ist beispielsweise aus dem DE-U-89 12 788 oder aus dem DE-U-90 05 469 bekannt. Bei den dort beschriebenen Schuhen ist der Zentraldrehverschluß auf einem Ristschild angebracht, an dem seitliche Schließlappen schwenkbeweglich angeformt sind. Das mit dem Zentraldrehverschluß spannbare Spannelement verläuft von diesem Ristschild aus abwechselnd über Umlenkelemente der Schließlappen und des Ristschildes.Such a shoe is for example from the DE-U-89 12 788 or known from DE-U-90 05 469. Both The shoes described there have the central twist lock on attached to a riser on the side flaps are integrally formed. That with the Central twist lock tensioning tension element runs from this riser plate alternately over deflection elements of the Closing flap and the instep plate.

Weiterhin ist es aus dem DE-U-90 16 325 bekannt, die Schließlappen getrennt vom Ristschild anzuordnen. Dabei sind die Umlenkelemente an seitlichen, über den Schuhschaft verlaufenden Spannbändern angebracht und diese in entsprechende Aussparungen der Schließlappen einsetzbar.Furthermore, it is known from DE-U-90 16 325, the Arrange the tabs separately from the riser plate. Are there the deflection elements on the side, over the shoe upper running straps attached and these in Appropriate recesses in the locking tabs can be used.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Schließeinrichtung für einen Schuh der vorgenannten Art zu vereinfachen und damit kostengünstiger zu gestalten. The present invention is based on the object Locking device for a shoe of the aforementioned type simplify and thus make it more cost-effective.

Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1. Die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung der Schließeinrichtung bedingt nicht nur eine Materialersparnis und eine Verringerung der Anzahl von Einzelteilen, sondern ermöglicht auch eine einfachere Montage.This object is achieved with the features of claim 1. The inventive design of the locking device does not only result in material savings and one Reduction in the number of individual parts, but enables also easier assembly.

Weitere vorteilhafte Einzelheiten der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben und werden nachfolgend anhand des in der Zeichnung veranschaulichten Ausführungsbeispiels näher beschrieben.Further advantageous details of the invention are in the Subclaims are specified and are subsequently based on the In the drawing illustrated embodiment described in more detail.

Die einzige Figur zeigt eine Ansicht auf die Außenseite eines erfindungsgemäßen Schuhes.The only figure shows a view of the outside of a shoe according to the invention.

Mit 1 ist ein Schuh, insbesondere ein Sport- oder Freizeitschuh, bezeichnet. Über dem Rist 2, vorzugsweise über oder auf einer Zunge 3 des Schuhes 1 ist ein Ristschild 4 aus hartelastischem Material angebracht. Der Ristschild 4 ist bevorzugt an dessen Vorderkante 5 schwenkbeweglich nach oben und nach vorne wegklappbar befestigt. Er kann auch mit der Zunge 3 oder mit einem die Zunge bildenden Teil des Schaftes 6 fest, jedoch vorzugsweise ebenfalls wegschwenkbar verbunden sein.With 1 is a shoe, especially a sports or Leisure shoe, labeled. Above the instep 2, preferably Over or on a tongue 3 of the shoe 1 is a riser 4 attached from hard elastic material. The riser 4 is preferably pivotable on its front edge 5 fixed at the top and to the front so that it can be folded away He can also with the tongue 3 or with a part of the tongue forming the Shaft 6 fixed, but preferably also pivotable away be connected.

Auf dem Ristschild 4 ist ein Zentraldrehverschluß 7 in an sich bekannter Bauweise angeordnet. Vorzugsweise findet ein Zentraldrehverschluß 7 Verwendung, der durch Zug oder Druck oder in sonst geeigneter Weise schnellentrastbar ist, um ein schnelles Öffnen des Schuhes 1 zu ermöglichen.On the riser plate 4 is a central rotary lock 7 in well-known construction arranged. Preferably takes one Central rotary lock 7 use that by train or pressure or is otherwise quickly detachable to a to enable quick opening of the shoe 1.

Mit dem Zentraldrehverschluß 7 ist ein Spannelement 8 in Draht- oder Bandform mit relativ kleinem Querschnitt gekuppelt. Dieses Spannelement 8 bildet zu beiden Seiten des Ristschildes 4 je zwei im Abstand voneinander liegende Schlaufen 9 und 10. With the central rotary lock 7 is a clamping element 8 in Wire or ribbon shape with a relatively small cross-section coupled. This clamping element 8 forms on both sides of the Ristschildes 4 each two spaced apart Loops 9 and 10.

Die hintere, obere Schlaufe 9 ist um ein Umlenkelement 11 eines Kupplungsgliedes 12 geschlungen. Das Kupplungsglied 12 ist an einem hinteren Spanngurt 13 vorgesehen, der sich von der Schlaufe 9 aus schräg nach unten und hinten bis in den Bereich 14 der Ferseninnen- oder Fersenaußenseite 15 erstreckt.The rear, upper loop 9 is around a deflection element 11 a coupling member 12 looped. The coupling member 12 is provided on a rear strap 13 which is different from the loop 9 from obliquely downwards and backwards into the Area 14 of the inside or outside of the heel 15 extends.

Die vordere Schlaufe 10 ist ebenfalls um ein Umlenkelement 11 eines Kupplungsgliedes 12 geschlungen, das an einem vorderen Spanngurt 16 vorgesehen ist, der von der Schlaufe 10 aus schräg nach unten und hinten verläuft. Auf der Schuhinnenseite 17, d.h. an derjenigen Schuhseite, an der sich der Innenknöchel des Fußes befindet, erstreckt sich der vordere Spanngurt 16 zur Fußwölbung hin und der über die Schuhaußenseite 18 verlaufende vordere Spanngurt 16 erstreckt sich in Richtung des Bereiches 19 des Außenballens 20 des Mittelfußes.The front loop 10 is also around a deflection element 11 of a coupling member 12 looped on one Front strap 16 is provided by the loop 10 runs obliquely downwards and backwards. On the Shoe inside 17, i.e. on the side of the shoe on the is the inner ankle of the foot, the front strap 16 to the arch of the foot and the over Front tension belt 16 running on the outside of the shoe 16 extends in the direction of area 19 of the outer bale 20 of the midfoot.

Die Breite 21 der Spanngurte 13, 16 nimmt vom Kupplungsglied 12 aus linear oder überproportional zu. Bevorzugt entspricht die Breite 21 der Spanngurte 13, 16 mindestens etwa der Breite der Umlenkelemente 11 von etwa 0,5 cm bis 2,5 cm und die Endbreite im Endbereich 22 am Schuh 1, am Schaft 6 oder an der Sohle 23 beträgt etwa 2 cm bis 9 cm, insbesondere etwa 5 cm bis 7 cm.The width 21 of the straps 13, 16 increases from the coupling member 12 from linear or disproportionately too. Preferably corresponds the width 21 of the straps 13, 16 at least approximately Width of the deflection elements 11 from about 0.5 cm to 2.5 cm and the end width in the end region 22 on the shoe 1, on the shaft 6 or on the sole 23 is approximately 2 cm to 9 cm, in particular about 5 cm to 7 cm.

Die Spanngurte 13, 16 sind zumindest in den Endbereichen 22 mit dem Schuh 1, mit dem Schaft 6 oder mit der Sohle 23 fest verbunden. Sie können jedoch auch über einen größeren Bereich, ausgenommen den Bereich 24 der Umlenkelemente 11, und gegebenenfalls auch ausgenommen den anschließenden Abschnitt 25 von etwa 1 cm bis 3 cm mit dem Schaft des Schuhes 1 verbunden, beispielsweise angeklebt und/oder angenäht sein. The tension belts 13, 16 are at least in the end regions 22 with the shoe 1, with the shaft 6 or with the sole 23 firmly connected. However, you can also have a larger one Region, with the exception of the region 24 of the deflection elements 11, and possibly also excluding the subsequent ones Section 25 from about 1 cm to 3 cm with the shaft of the Shoe 1 connected, for example glued and / or be sewn on.

Bevorzugt bestehen die Spanngurte 13, 16 aus biegeelastischem, wenig dehnbarem Material, beispielsweise aus einem Textilband aus Naturfasern oder aus Kunststoff. Besonders bei Verwendung eines nichttextilen Materials, wie Leder, Kunststoff oder dgl., kann die Biegefähigkeit der Spanngurte 13, 16 bei Bedarf durch dünnere und/oder schmälere Schwachstellen 26 und/oder durch Unterbrechungen 27 erhöht werden.The tension belts 13, 16 preferably consist of flexible, little stretchable material, for example from a textile tape made of natural fibers or plastic. Especially when using a non-textile material such as Leather, plastic or the like, the flexibility of the Tension belts 13, 16 if necessary through thinner and / or narrower weak points 26 and / or by interruptions 27 can be increased.

Die Kupplungsglieder 12 sind vorteilhaft derart ausgebildet, daß das Spannelement 8 von der Rückseite des Kupplungsgliedes 12 aus in dieses einsetzbar und um das Umlenkelement 11 legbar ist. Beispielsweise ist zu diesem Zweck die Rückseite durch einen Querschlitz aufgetrennt, der mit dem das Umlenkelement 11 umgebenden Freiraum in Verbindung steht.The coupling members 12 are advantageously designed such that the clamping element 8 from the back of the Coupling member 12 used in this and around Deflection element 11 can be placed. For example, about this Purpose the back separated by a cross slot that with the free space surrounding the deflecting element 11 in Connection is established.

In vorteilhafter Weise sind am Ristschild 4 in Richtung zu den Spanngurten 13, 16 verlaufende Gleitlappen 28 bzw. 29 angeformt. Diese sind derart geformt und so lang bemessen, daß das zugehörige Kupplungsglied 12 im Bereich der üblichen Öffnungsstellungen bis zur vollständigen Schließstellung stets auf diesen aufliegt.Advantageously, are on the riser plate 4 in the direction the tensioning belts 13, 16 running sliding tabs 28 and 29 respectively molded. These are shaped and dimensioned so long that the associated coupling member 12 in the usual range Open positions until fully closed always rests on it.

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  1. Footwear (1) especially footwear for sport or leisure, with a central
       rotary closure (7) which is provided on an instep-shield (4) and in which a tightener element (8) actuable by the central rotary closure (7) is led out in the form of two loops (9, 10) to each side and over a deflector element (11) on a coupling member (12) in the region of the side portions of the upper (6), so by turning the central rotary closure (7) the loops (9, 10) my be shortened for closing the footwear (1) and lengthened for opening it, and both on the inside (17) and outside (18) of the footwear a rear tension-strap (13) runs back down in the direction of pull at an angle to the inside or outside of the heel (15) whilst a front tension strap (16) runs back down at an angle on the inside (17) of the footwear in the direction of the arch of the foot and on the outside (18) of the footwear in the direction of the outer ball (20) of the middle of the foot, characterized in that the deflector elements (11) present in the region of the inside (17) and outside (18) of the footwear are provided on quite separate tension-straps (13, 16), the said tension-straps (13, 16) being connected firmly to the footwear (1), the upper (6) or the sole (23) merely in the end region (22) of their lower limit.
  2. Footwear as in Claim 1, characterized in that
       from the free end provided with the deflector element (12) the tension-straps (13, 16) increase in width (21) from an initial minimum corresponding with the width of the deflector element (11) up to about 2 to 9 cm, especially to about 5 to 7 cm at the end region fastened to the footwear (1), the upper (6) or the sole (23).
  3. Footwear as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that
       except for the region (24) of the deflector elements (11) and if necessary except for an adjoining section (25) of 1 to 3 cm the tension-straps (13, 16) are connected firmly to the footwear (1), the upper (6) or the sole (23).
  4. Footwear as in one of the Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that
       the tension-straps (13, 16) consist of material elastic in bending but of low extensibility.
  5. Footwear as in one of the Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that
    for increasing their bendability the tension-straps (13, 16) exhibit weak points (26) where the material has been thinned, and/or openings (27).
  6. Footwear as in one of the Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that
       the tightener element (8) may be inserted from the rear into the coupling member (12) and laid over the deflector element (11).
  7. Footwear as in one of the Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that
       slide-tabs (28, 29) are provided, running in the direction of the tension-straps (13, 16), against which rests the associated coupling member (12) in the region of the usual open positions until the fully closed position.
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DE9307479U DE9307479U1 (en) 1993-05-28 1993-05-28 Shoe with a central twist lock
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PCT/DE1993/001255 WO1994027458A1 (en) 1993-05-28 1993-12-26 Shoe with a central rotary fastener

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