EP0692204A1 - Adjustment of the flexibility of a skiboot - Google Patents

Adjustment of the flexibility of a skiboot Download PDF

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EP0692204A1
EP0692204A1 EP95108548A EP95108548A EP0692204A1 EP 0692204 A1 EP0692204 A1 EP 0692204A1 EP 95108548 A EP95108548 A EP 95108548A EP 95108548 A EP95108548 A EP 95108548A EP 0692204 A1 EP0692204 A1 EP 0692204A1
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Jérôme Chaingne
Jean-Pierre Clement
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/04—Ski or like boots
    • A43B5/0427—Ski or like boots characterised by type or construction details
    • A43B5/0452—Adjustment of the forward inclination of the boot leg
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/04—Ski or like boots
    • A43B5/0427—Ski or like boots characterised by type or construction details
    • A43B5/0452—Adjustment of the forward inclination of the boot leg
    • A43B5/0454—Adjustment of the forward inclination of the boot leg including flex control; Dampening means
    • A43B5/0456—Adjustment of the forward inclination of the boot leg including flex control; Dampening means with the actuator being disposed at the rear side of the boot
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/04—Ski or like boots
    • A43B5/0427—Ski or like boots characterised by type or construction details
    • A43B5/0476—Front-entry skiboots

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  • the present invention relates to a ski boot consisting of a shell base surmounted by a rod articulated on the latter, and the part of which located in the heel area includes an oblong opening which cooperates with a bearing stop located on the shell base, a locking member being able to close the light to block the rod in pivoting.
  • the support stop fixed on the shell base, consists of a fixed part and an adjustable mobile part. in position using manual control means interacting between the two parts of the stop; depending on the spacing of these parts, determined by the control means, the support stop as a whole occupies more or less the oblong light and proportionally limits the possible clearance of the light with respect to it, and therefore the possibility bending of the rod.
  • this type of shoe it is also provided, that in the position of maximum separation of the movable part of the stop from that which is fixed, that the oblong light can be completely occupied by these parts of the stop in order to block the upper. both in forward and backward bending.
  • the movable part of the stop associated with its control means thus constitutes the actual locking member of the rod, and allows, selectively, to modify the flexibility of the rod in amplitude; it follows from this construction that the flexibility that can be given to the rod is essentially a function of the maximum displacement that the control means can produce, and this, within the strict limit of the length of the oblong lumen.
  • Such limitations turn out to be troublesome because, to benefit from both a great possibility of bending and a locking position, it is necessary to simultaneously provide a large light and control means capable of producing a large displacement of the movable part of the stop; in fact, there can be no independence of construction between the means intended to ensure the blocking function and those intended to determine the amplitude of the bending of the rod.
  • the support stop is removably fixed on the shell base, for example by a screw, and can be positioned as desired on one of several orifices made on the shell base concentrically to the axis of articulation of the rod; these orifices are provided at a distance from each other for a certain angular value which each determines an angle of advance of the rod.
  • the present invention aims to remedy the various drawbacks mentioned above and provides a shoe in which the shell base has a single stop adjustable in position in the heel area, with which the rod cooperates for its recovery of rear support and its retention in forward bending, a movable element mounted on the rod and combined with the single stop being intended to provide, as desired, the locking of the rod or the unlocking thereof in front bending only, and according to a constant determined amplitude with or without damping.
  • the ski boot comprises a rod, obtained in one or more parts, mounted at least partially pivoting on a shell base around an axis of articulation and connection, the rod cooperating for its rear supports and front with a single support stop which, arranged adjustable in height on the shell base in the heel area, extends projecting in a vertical oblong opening made in the wall of the rod located opposite.
  • the lower and upper ends of the oblong lumen are spaced apart so that they define between them a larger space than that occupied by the adjustable stop, thus allowing a relative displacement of the lumen relative to the shell base, the extremity upper of the light coming, in the initial ski practice position, pressing on the adjustable stop to constitute the rear support of the rod and therefore determining the chosen advance angle of the latter.
  • a movable element mounted on the rod is able to at least partially close the space left free between the lower end of the lumen and the adjustable support stop for a position for locking the rod relative to the hull base; in this position the movable element engages in an adjusted manner under the support stop.
  • the movable element is also intended to retract the oblong light by action on an operating member to provide an unlocking position of the rod then authorized to pivot on its axis of articulation only towards the front of the shoe.
  • the amplitude of the pivoting then authorized corresponds at least to the value of the space freed up by the mobile element, and at most within the limit of the space comprised between the adjustable stop and the lower end of the oblong lumen.
  • the part of the mobile element which engages in an adjusted manner under the abutment to produce the locking of the rod is obtained in a rigid non-deformable material.
  • the combination of a single support stop for the rod, which is adjustable in position to modify the advancing angle of the latter, with a movable locking-unlocking element located on the rod makes it possible to guarantee the constancy of the possible displacement of the oblong lumen with respect to said support stop; indeed, whatever the advance adjustment made by means of the support stop, in fact the adjustment of the rear support of the rod, the elements intended to provide support are simultaneously moved before it is movable element when it has a partial retraction position or the lower end of the oblong slot when the movable locking-unlocking member is completely disengaged from said slot.
  • the support stop is positioned on the shell base by means of a fixed stud, and its adjustment in translation in the vertical direction is effected by means of an oblong piece, provided with 'an eccentric hole, which is mounted and blocked thereon for example by a screw; the oblong part, the external profile of which corresponds substantially to the width of the oblong opening obtained in the rod, can thus be turned 180 ° on the stud, which causes two variations in its relative position on the shell base, and, consequently, provides two possibilities for adjusting the angle of advance of the rod.
  • the oblong part of the support stop is provided with an oblong hole making it able to slide on the stud when its locking screw is loosened.
  • the oblong piece can thus be adjusted in height on the shell base to provide several angles of advance within the limit determined by the length of the oblong hole, and this, without there being any modification of the possibilities of bending towards the before the rod, that is to say that the possible deflection of the light relative to the stop remains constant.
  • the stud can be obtained with at least one lateral notch intended to cooperate with a corresponding notch produced on one of the sides of the oblong hole.
  • the adjustment of the oblong part, and therefore of the advancement angle of the rod, is then carried out "notch by notch".
  • the stud may be provided with a cylindrical section and the oblong part of the stopper with a succession of holes corresponding to the cylindrical section of the stud, the holes possibly being intersecting between them in the longitudinal direction of the oblong piece; the adjustment of the oblong part is carried out in this case by passing from one hole to the other in the same manner as with the notching described above.
  • the movable locking-unlocking element completely occupies the space between the lower end of the oblong opening made in the rod and the abutment stop.
  • the possibility of bending the rod is limited to the value of the space freed up by the movable element when it is brought into the unlocked position.
  • a variant consists in producing an oblong lumen larger than the space occupied by the abutment stop and the movable locking-unlocking element.
  • the movable element can either be mounted rotating on a pivot axis or movable in translation; means for immobilizing and / or retaining in one and / or the other of its locking-unlocking positions are then advantageously provided.
  • These means which can be constituted by elastic interlocking or snap-fastening systems for example, are arranged to interact between the movable member and its operating member between the movable member and the rod, or between the operating member of the movable member and the rod.
  • movable locking-unlocking element Another alternative embodiment of the movable locking-unlocking element is to provide it with a rigid part and a damping part, for example elastically compressible, the latter being intended to replace that of rigid material which performs the locking when the the movable element is brought into the unlocked position.
  • a damping part for example elastically compressible, the latter being intended to replace that of rigid material which performs the locking when the the movable element is brought into the unlocked position.
  • the amplitude of forward bending of the upper of the shoe and its damping can be obtained using an elastically compressible means simply introduced between the abutment and the lower end of the oblong opening. by leaving free the space which, located under the support stop, is intended to be occupied by the movable locking-unlocking element when it is put in the active locking position.
  • Figure 1 shows, seen in elevation and in partial section, a ski boot according to the invention provided in the heel area with a single stop of the rear and front supports of the rod mounted in combination with a locking-unlocking element of the stem.
  • Figures 2 and 2a show a detail of the heel area of the shoe of Figure 1 when the upper is unlocked.
  • Figures 3, 4 and 5 illustrate, seen in detail, an embodiment and implementation of a single abutment stop with a locking element rotatably mounted on the upper of the shoe.
  • FIG. 6 shows a second position for adjusting the support stop of FIGS. 3, 4 and 5.
  • Figures 7 and 8 show two different embodiments of the means used to adjust the position of a support stop.
  • Figures 9, 10 and 11 show another embodiment of a locking-unlocking element rotatably mounted on the upper of the shoe in its two operating positions.
  • Figures 12 and 13 illustrate an embodiment of a locking-unlocking element movable in translation under the support stop, and associated with a means of damping the bending of the rod forward.
  • Figure 14 shows, seen in section along the line A-A of Figure 13, the transverse guide of the locking-unlocking element.
  • Figures 15 and 16 illustrate, schematically, another embodiment of a locking-unlocking element movable in translation under the support stop.
  • Figures 17, 18, 19 and 20 show a locking-unlocking element movable in translation and provided with a means of damping in flexion of the upper of the shoe.
  • the shoe of Figure 1 consists, in known manner, of a shell base 1 provided with a sole 2 and a rod 3 which, in this case, is obtained in a single part forming a collar around the bottom leg of a skier not shown.
  • This rod 3 can be made in several parts, for example with a rear cover and a front cover as is commonly found on shoes of the rear entry or central entry type.
  • the rod 3 is pivotally mounted on the shell base 1 by a link or hinge pin 4, and at least partially covers, by its lower edge, the upper opening 6 of the shell base located above the area which corresponds to the entry perimeter of the ski boot, schematically represented in dotted lines and identified by the number 7.
  • a single stop 9 is mounted adjustable in height and s extends in a vertical oblong opening 5 formed in the wall 8 of the rod 3 located opposite, the lower 10 and upper 11 ends defining a space 12 larger than that 13 occupied by the stop 9, in order to allow a relative displacement of the light 5 relative to the latter, and therefore of the rod 3 relative to the hull base 1.
  • a movable element 14 removably mounted on the rod 3 and maneuverable by its end 18 accessible from the outside of the shoe is provided, in combination with the light 5 and the abutment stop 9 for, in a position illustrated in Figure 1, close the space left free under the latter and the lower end 10 of the light 5, and thus obtain the locking of the rod 3 in rear support on the shell base 1.
  • the movable member 14 is made of an essentially rigid material if a firm locking is desired. In this locked position, the rod 3 is prohibited from pivoting about its articulation axis 4, and the resistance which it opposes during skiing then provides an almost instantaneous and powerful transmission of the front and rear supports of the lower leg of the skier, which is desirable in ski racing for example.
  • the rod 3 is capable of being able to bend forward along 15 within the limit of the space freed by the movable element 14, and at most up to that the lower end 10 of the light 5 comes to bear against the stop 9; this flexibility of determined amplitude allows the upper 3 of the boot to pivot forward while somewhat delaying the transmission of support from the lower leg of the skier, and thus gives the boot more flexibility, which is desirable for recreational skiing.
  • a movable locking element 24 which is simply partially retractable.
  • the movable element 24 is mounted to rotate on an axis 30 of pivoting transverse to the longitudinal axis 22 of the oblong opening 5 and its respective locking-unlocking positions are determined by the lower end 10 of the light 5, and by a support zone 29 perpendicular to said end 10.
  • the mobile element 24 is capable of being able to be pivoted 90 ° on its axis 30 using its operating end 28, and therefore to block the rod 3 by adjusting under the stop 9, FIG. 5, or to partially retract the light 5, FIGS. 3 and 4.
  • An elastic snap-in system consisting of a boss 26 which cooperates with the sides and edges of the movable element 24 retains the latter in each of its extreme positions, that is to say of locking and unlocking.
  • the support stop 9 is positioned on the shell base 1 in the heel area and is provided with adjustable height. To this end, it consists of a stud 90 mounted and immobilized on the wall of the shell base 1 by its base 91, and of an oblong piece 92 provided with an eccentric hole 90 'which is assembled and blocked. on said stud 90 using a screw 93.
  • the oblong part 92 of the stop 9 is provided adjustable in height on the shell base 1 with more than two positions.
  • the oblong part 92 has an oblong hole 96 notched on these sides 94, and the stud 90 for mounting on the shell base 1 is obtained with corresponding notches in the opposite areas.
  • the oblong part 92 of the stop 9 is produced simply with three successive holes 95 corresponding, each one, to the passage of the mounting stud 90. In this case, there are three positions in height of the oblong part 92, and as a result of three positions for adjusting the angle of advance of the upper 3 of the shoe.
  • Figures 9, 10 and 11 illustrate another embodiment of a movable element 34 partially retractable by action on its operating end 38.
  • the element 34 mounted rotating in a housing 40 'of the rod 3 around a pivot axis 40, has a part rigid 84 and a damping part 85.
  • the rigid part 84 blocks or closes the space left free between the lower end 10 of the oblong opening 5 by adjusting under the stop Support 9.
  • the element 34 is pivoted approximately 90 ° around its axis 40, and it is the damping part 85 which, replacing the rigid part 84 , adjusts under the stop 9.
  • the upper 3 of a shoe is then liable to bend, 15, towards the front, on the one hand according to an amplitude determined by the compressibility of the damping part 85, and on the other hand , with a certain damping function of the elastic resistance of said part 85.
  • means or systems with elastic snap-in such as bosses 36 are produced on the rod 3 on the edges of the lumen 5, so that they block the end of operation 38 of the mobile element 34 which passes between them, either in the high position, FIG. 9, or in the low position, FIGS. 9 and 11.
  • the movable element 44 is provided retractable from the light 5 from its locking position ( Figure 12) by translational movement in a direction 60 substantially perpendicular to the wall of the rod 3 ( Figure 13) .
  • the guiding in translation of the movable element 44 is produced using two pins 47, which it is provided with, which slide in two complementary grooves 49 obtained on the edges of the lumen 5; its displacement is caused by its operating end 48 consisting of a cam lever 48 'articulated on a finger 46 coming from its rigid locking part 42, and its retention in the locked position is effected by means of an elastically compressible means 82 which tends to keep the cam 48 'pressed against a wall 3' of the rod 3.
  • the oblong opening 5 is made larger than the space occupied by the abutment stop 9 with the rigid part 42 of the movable element 44 when it is in the locked position, FIG. 12.
  • the rod 3 is able to pivot forwards along 15 by rotating on its axis of articulation and of connection with the shell base 1, according to a pivot amplitude greater than the space freed by the rigid part 42 of said movable element 44.
  • an elastically compressible means 50 can be disposed between the support stop 9 and the lower end 10 of the slot 5, while leaving free a space 51 corresponding to that which must be occupied by the rigid end 42 of the mobile element 44 in the locked position.
  • a construction is thus obtained according to which the upper 3 of the shoe can be optionally locked in its rear support position, or unlocked in front bending with a large possibility of movement simultaneously with a certain damping.
  • Figures 15 and 16 show an alternative embodiment of the movable locking element 54, which, provided displaceable in translation to achieve the locking of the rod 3, consists of a leaf spring in the form of an arc of circle which s 'extends transversely to the longitudinal vertical axis of the lumen 5 (not shown), and which presents itself singly under the stop 9.
  • the element 54 is preformed so as to be automatically disengaged from the stop 9 when its operating element 57, such as a screw, is brought into unlock position. To come in the position of locking, it then suffices to tighten the screw 57 against the central part of the leaf spring 54 which is placed under the stop 9 by causing the lateral zones of said leaf spring 54 to bend.
  • FIGS. 17, 18, 19 and 20 show diagrammatically an embodiment of a mobile element 64 of the same type as that of FIGS. 1 and 2 and comprising an operating member 58, but provided with a rigid part 74 and a shock absorbing part 75.
  • This element is inserted, as before, between the support stop 9 and the lower end 10 of the oblong opening 5, the upper 3 of the shoe bearing on said stop 9 by the upper end 11 of said lumen 5.
  • Bosses 77 intended to cooperate with corresponding recesses 78 are produced between the movable element 64 and the rod 3, and make it possible to retain said element 64 on the latter, either in the locked position, FIGS. 17 and 19, either in the unlocked position, FIG. 20.
  • the rod 3 is liable, as in the example in FIGS. 9, 10 and 11 where the movable element 34 is rotating, to bend towards the before by an amplitude and with a certain damping determined by the characteristics of the material constituting the damping part 75.
  • the support stop can be provided adjustable in position on the shell base 1 in the heel area by means of a screw which is engaged in one of several holes obtained in the same wall of said shell base, or obtained in an insert attached to said wall.

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The ski boot upper (1) has a single stop (9) whose position is adjustable in the heel zone. The ankle part (3) mates with stop for its rear support and to be held in flexing (15) forwards. A movable part (14) mounted on the ankle and combined with the stop locks or unlocks the forward flexing of the ankle only to a determined constant amplitude. The ankle is mounted to partially pivot on the upper around an axis (4) and mates with the stop for its front and rear support. The adjustable stop projects into a vertical oblong slot (5) in the ankle wall. The lower (10) and upper (11) ends of the slot define a space (12) larger than that occupied by the stop in order to allow relative displacement of the slot and stop. The upper end of the slot is supported on the stop to form the ankle rear support as well as determining the angle of advance. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention concerne une chaussure de ski constituée d'une base de coque surmontée d'une tige articulée sur cette dernière, et dont la partie située dans la zone du talon comporte une lumière oblongue qui coopère avec une butée d'appui située sur la base de coque, un organe de verrouillage étant apte à obturer la lumière pour bloquer la tige en pivotement.The present invention relates to a ski boot consisting of a shell base surmounted by a rod articulated on the latter, and the part of which located in the heel area includes an oblong opening which cooperates with a bearing stop located on the shell base, a locking member being able to close the light to block the rod in pivoting.

Une chaussure de ce genre est décrite dans la demande de brevet français n° 2 682 859. Selon ce document, la butée d'appui , fixée sur la base de coque, est constituée d'une partie fixe et d'une partie mobile réglable en position à l'aide de moyens de commande manuels interagissant entre les deux parties de la butée ; en fonction de l'écartement de ces parties, déterminé par les moyens de commande, la butée d'appui dans son ensemble occupe plus ou moins la lumière oblongue et limite proportionnellement le débattement possible de la lumière par rapport à elle, et donc la possibilité de flexion de la tige. Dans ce type de chaussure il est également prévu, qu'en position d'écartement maximum de la partie mobile de la butée de celle qui est fixe, que la lumière oblongue peut être totalement occupée par ces parties de la butée afin de bloquer la tige autant en flexion vers l'avant que vers l'arrière. La partie mobile de la butée associée à ses moyens de commande constitue ainsi l'organe de verrouillage proprement dit de la tige, et permet, sélectivement, de modifier la flexibilité de la tige en amplitude ; il résulte de cette construction que la flexibilité susceptible d'être donnée à la tige est essentiellement fonction du déplacement maximum que peuvent produire les moyens de commande, et ce, dans la limite stricte de la longueur de la lumière oblongue. De telles limitations se révèlent gênantes car, pour bénéficier à la fois d'une grande possibilité de flexion et d'une position de blocage, il est nécessaire de prévoir simultanément une grande lumière et des moyens de commande capables de produire un grand déplacement de la partie mobile de la butée ; en fait, il ne peut pas y avoir d'indépendance de construction entre les moyens destinés à assurer la fonction de blocage et ceux destinés à déterminer l'amplitude de la flexion de la tige.A shoe of this kind is described in French patent application No. 2 682 859. According to this document, the support stop, fixed on the shell base, consists of a fixed part and an adjustable mobile part. in position using manual control means interacting between the two parts of the stop; depending on the spacing of these parts, determined by the control means, the support stop as a whole occupies more or less the oblong light and proportionally limits the possible clearance of the light with respect to it, and therefore the possibility bending of the rod. In this type of shoe it is also provided, that in the position of maximum separation of the movable part of the stop from that which is fixed, that the oblong light can be completely occupied by these parts of the stop in order to block the upper. both in forward and backward bending. The movable part of the stop associated with its control means thus constitutes the actual locking member of the rod, and allows, selectively, to modify the flexibility of the rod in amplitude; it follows from this construction that the flexibility that can be given to the rod is essentially a function of the maximum displacement that the control means can produce, and this, within the strict limit of the length of the oblong lumen. Such limitations turn out to be troublesome because, to benefit from both a great possibility of bending and a locking position, it is necessary to simultaneously provide a large light and control means capable of producing a large displacement of the movable part of the stop; in fact, there can be no independence of construction between the means intended to ensure the blocking function and those intended to determine the amplitude of the bending of the rod.

Toujours selon ce document, il est prévu que la butée d'appui est fixée de manière amovible sur la base de coque, par exemple par une vis, et peut être positionnée au choix sur l'un de plusieurs orifices réalisés sur la base de coque concentriquement à l'axe d'articulation de la tige ; ces orifices sont prévus à distance les uns des autres pour une certaine valeur angulaire déterminant, chacun, un angle d'avancée de la tige. Il résulte d'une telle construction que le réglage de l'angle d'avancée ne peut s'effectuer qu'après avoir démontée la butée d'appui dans son ensemble puis repositionnement dans l'orifice approprié, ce qui est fastidieux à exécuter ; en effet, dans le cas présent, l'extraction du chausson ou du rembourrage intérieur de confort se révèle nécessaire pour atteindre la vis qui n'est accessible que de l'intérieur de la chaussure, la partie de la butée d'appui accessible de l'extérieur étant déjà occupée par l'organe de manoeuvre des moyens de commande de la partie mobile de la butée d'appui.Still according to this document, it is provided that the support stop is removably fixed on the shell base, for example by a screw, and can be positioned as desired on one of several orifices made on the shell base concentrically to the axis of articulation of the rod; these orifices are provided at a distance from each other for a certain angular value which each determines an angle of advance of the rod. It follows from such a construction that the adjustment of the advancing angle can only be carried out after having dismantled the support stop as a whole and then repositioning in the appropriate orifice, which is tedious to execute; indeed, in this case, the extraction of the inner boot or comfort padding is necessary to reach the screw which is accessible only from the inside of the shoe, the part of the accessible abutment stop the exterior being already occupied by the member for operating the means for controlling the movable part of the support stop.

Enfin, si la mise en oeuvre d'une telle butée d'appui réglable dans une lumière oblongue procure une position de blocage ou une possibilité de flexion de la tige selon une amplitude déterminée, il n'est pas prévu d'élément amortisseur susceptible de freiner progressivement cette flexion, et la mise en oeuvre d'un tel élément semble aléatoire ; en effet, les parties fixe et mobile de la butée d'appui servant chacune d'élément d'arrêt à l'extrémité correspondante de la lumière oblongue, il n'est pas envisageable d'interposer un élément amortisseur entre celles-ci et les extrémités de la lumière oblongue sans nuire à la qualité du verrouillage de la tige lorsque la butée est amenée en position de blocage.Finally, if the implementation of such an adjustable abutment stop in an oblong opening provides a blocking position or a possibility of bending the rod according to a determined amplitude, there is no provision for a damping element capable of gradually curb this bending, and the implementation of such an element seems random; in fact, the fixed and mobile parts of the support stop serving each stop element at the corresponding end of the oblong slot, it is not possible to interpose a damping element between them and the ends of the oblong slot without affecting the quality of the locking of the rod when the stopper is brought into the locking position.

La présente invention a pour but de remédier aux différents inconvénients évoqués ci-avant et propose une chaussure dans laquelle la base de coque comporte une butée unique réglable en position dans la zone du talon, avec laquelle coopère la tige pour sa reprise d'appui arrière et sa retenue en flexion vers l'avant, un élément mobile monté sur la tige et combiné avec la butée unique étant destiné à procurer, au choix, le verrouillage de la tige ou le déverrouillage de celle-ci en flexion avant seulement, et selon une amplitude déterminée constante avec ou sans amortissement.The present invention aims to remedy the various drawbacks mentioned above and provides a shoe in which the shell base has a single stop adjustable in position in the heel area, with which the rod cooperates for its recovery of rear support and its retention in forward bending, a movable element mounted on the rod and combined with the single stop being intended to provide, as desired, the locking of the rod or the unlocking thereof in front bending only, and according to a constant determined amplitude with or without damping.

Selon l'invention, la chaussure de ski comporte une tige, obtenue en une ou plusieurs parties, montée au moins partiellement pivotante sur une base de coque autour d'un axe d'articulation et de liaison, la tige coopérant pour ses appuis arrière et avant avec une butée unique d'appui qui, disposée réglable en hauteur sur la base de coque dans la zone du talon, s'étend en saillie dans une lumière oblongue verticale réalisée dans la paroi de la tige située en vis-à-vis. Les extrémités inférieure et supérieure de la lumière oblongue sont écartées de sorte qu'elles définissent entre elles un espace plus grand que celui occupé par la butée réglable, permettant ainsi un déplacement relatif de la lumière par rapport à la base de coque, l'extrémité supérieure de la lumière venant, en position initiale de pratique du ski, en appui sur la butée réglable pour constituer l'appui arrière de la tige et donc déterminer l'angle d'avancée choisi de celle-ci. Selon une caractéristique, un élément mobile monté sur la tige est apte à obturer au moins partiellement l'espace laissé libre entre l'extrémité inférieure de la lumière et la butée d'appui réglable pour une position de verrouillage de la tige par rapport à la base de coque ; dans cette position l'élément mobile s'engage de manière ajustée sous la butée d'appui. Egalement, l'élément mobile est aussi prévu pour s'escamoter de la lumière oblongue par action sur un organe de manoeuvre pour procurer une position de déverrouillage de la tige alors autorisée à pivoter sur son axe d'articulation uniquement vers l'avant de la chaussure. L'amplitude du pivotement alors autorisé correspond au moins à la valeur de l'espace libéré par l'élément mobile, et au maximum dans la limite de l'espace compris entre la butée réglable et l'extrémité inférieure de la lumière oblongue. Il est évident que la partie de l'élément mobile qui s'engage de manière ajustée sous la butée d'appui pour produire le verrouillage de la tige est obtenue en un matériau rigide indéformable. Selon l'invention, la combinaison d'une butée d'appui unique pour la tige, qui soit réglable en position pour modifier l'angle d'avancée de celle-ci, avec un élément mobile de verrouillage-déverrouillage situé sur la tige, permet de garantir la constance du débattement possible de la lumière oblongue par rapport à ladite butée d'appui ; en effet, quel que soit le réglage d'avancée effectué au moyen de la butée d'appui, en fait le réglage de l'appui arrière de la tige, on déplace simultanément les éléments destinés à procurer l'appui avant que ce soit l'élément mobile lorsqu'il comporte une position d'escamotage partiel ou l'extrémité inférieure de la lumière oblongue lorsque l'élément mobile de verrouillage-déverrouillage est totalement dégagé de ladite lumière.According to the invention, the ski boot comprises a rod, obtained in one or more parts, mounted at least partially pivoting on a shell base around an axis of articulation and connection, the rod cooperating for its rear supports and front with a single support stop which, arranged adjustable in height on the shell base in the heel area, extends projecting in a vertical oblong opening made in the wall of the rod located opposite. The lower and upper ends of the oblong lumen are spaced apart so that they define between them a larger space than that occupied by the adjustable stop, thus allowing a relative displacement of the lumen relative to the shell base, the extremity upper of the light coming, in the initial ski practice position, pressing on the adjustable stop to constitute the rear support of the rod and therefore determining the chosen advance angle of the latter. According to one characteristic, a movable element mounted on the rod is able to at least partially close the space left free between the lower end of the lumen and the adjustable support stop for a position for locking the rod relative to the hull base; in this position the movable element engages in an adjusted manner under the support stop. Also, the movable element is also intended to retract the oblong light by action on an operating member to provide an unlocking position of the rod then authorized to pivot on its axis of articulation only towards the front of the shoe. The amplitude of the pivoting then authorized corresponds at least to the value of the space freed up by the mobile element, and at most within the limit of the space comprised between the adjustable stop and the lower end of the oblong lumen. It is obvious that the part of the mobile element which engages in an adjusted manner under the abutment to produce the locking of the rod is obtained in a rigid non-deformable material. According to the invention, the combination of a single support stop for the rod, which is adjustable in position to modify the advancing angle of the latter, with a movable locking-unlocking element located on the rod, makes it possible to guarantee the constancy of the possible displacement of the oblong lumen with respect to said support stop; indeed, whatever the advance adjustment made by means of the support stop, in fact the adjustment of the rear support of the rod, the elements intended to provide support are simultaneously moved before it is movable element when it has a partial retraction position or the lower end of the oblong slot when the movable locking-unlocking member is completely disengaged from said slot.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la butée d'appui est positionnée sur la base de coque par l'intermédiaire d'un téton fixe, et son réglage en translation dans le sens vertical s'effectue au moyen d'un pièce oblongue, pourvue d'un trou excentré, qui se monte et se bloque sur celui-ci par exemple par une vis ; la pièce oblongue, dont le profil extérieur correspond sensiblement à la largeur de la lumière oblongue obtenue dans la tige, peut ainsi être retournée à 180° sur le téton , ce qui entraîne deux variations de sa position relative sur la base de coque, et, par conséquence, procure deux possibilités de réglage de l'angle d'avancée de la tige. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, la pièce oblongue de la butée d'appui est pourvue d'un trou oblong la rendant apte à coulisser sur le téton lorsque sa vis de blocage est desserrée. La pièce oblongue peut ainsi être ajustée en hauteur sur la base de coque pour procurer plusieurs angles d'avancée dans la limite déterminée par la longueur du trou oblong, et ce, sans qu'il y ait de modification des possibilités de flexion vers l'avant de la tige, c'est-à-dire que le débattement possible de la lumière par rapport à la butée reste constant.According to one embodiment, the support stop is positioned on the shell base by means of a fixed stud, and its adjustment in translation in the vertical direction is effected by means of an oblong piece, provided with 'an eccentric hole, which is mounted and blocked thereon for example by a screw; the oblong part, the external profile of which corresponds substantially to the width of the oblong opening obtained in the rod, can thus be turned 180 ° on the stud, which causes two variations in its relative position on the shell base, and, consequently, provides two possibilities for adjusting the angle of advance of the rod. In another embodiment, the oblong part of the support stop is provided with an oblong hole making it able to slide on the stud when its locking screw is loosened. The oblong piece can thus be adjusted in height on the shell base to provide several angles of advance within the limit determined by the length of the oblong hole, and this, without there being any modification of the possibilities of bending towards the before the rod, that is to say that the possible deflection of the light relative to the stop remains constant.

D'autres réalisations de moyens de réglage de la pièce oblongue sur le téton peuvent également être mis en oeuvre ; par exemple, le téton peut être obtenu avec au moins un crantage latéral destiné à coopérer avec un crantage correspondant réalisé sur l'un des flancs du trou oblong. Le réglage de la pièce oblongue, et donc de l'angle d'avancée de la tige, s'effectue alors au "cran par cran". Encore, le téton peut être prévu avec une section cylindrique et la pièce oblongue de la butée avec une succession de trous correspondants à la section cylindrique du téton, les trous pouvant être sécants entre eux dans le sens longitudinal de la pièce oblongue ; le réglage de la pièce oblongue s'effectue dans ce cas en passant d'un trou à l'autre de la même manière qu'avec le crantage décrit précédemment.Other embodiments of means for adjusting the oblong part on the stud can also be implemented; for example, the stud can be obtained with at least one lateral notch intended to cooperate with a corresponding notch produced on one of the sides of the oblong hole. The adjustment of the oblong part, and therefore of the advancement angle of the rod, is then carried out "notch by notch". Still, the stud may be provided with a cylindrical section and the oblong part of the stopper with a succession of holes corresponding to the cylindrical section of the stud, the holes possibly being intersecting between them in the longitudinal direction of the oblong piece; the adjustment of the oblong part is carried out in this case by passing from one hole to the other in the same manner as with the notching described above.

Ces modes de réalisation des moyens de réglage de la butée d'appui qui viennent d'être décrits à titre d'exemple présentent l'avantage d'être accessibles et manoeuvrables de l'extérieur de la chaussure, mais n'excluent pas pour autant la possibilité de mettre en oeuvre des moyens de réglage manoeuvrables de l'intérieur.These embodiments of the adjustment means of the abutment stop which have just been described by way of example have the advantage of being accessible and maneuverable from the outside of the shoe, but do not however exclude the possibility of implementing maneuverable adjustment means from the inside.

Selon un mode de réalisation, l'élément mobile de verrouillage-déverrouillage occupe en totalité l'espace compris entre l'extrémité inférieure de la lumière oblongue réalisée dans la tige et la butée d'appui. Dans ce cas, la possibilité de flexion de la tige est limitée à la valeur de l'espace libéré par l'élément mobile lorsqu'il est amené en position de déverrouillage.According to one embodiment, the movable locking-unlocking element completely occupies the space between the lower end of the oblong opening made in the rod and the abutment stop. In this case, the possibility of bending the rod is limited to the value of the space freed up by the movable element when it is brought into the unlocked position.

Une variante consiste à réaliser une lumière oblongue plus grande que l'espace occupé par la butée d'appui et l'élément mobile de verrouillage-déverrouillage. Ainsi, lorsque l'élément mobile est déverrouillé, la tige de la chaussure peut fléchir vers l'avant d'une valeur plus grande que l'espace occupé précédemment par ledit élément mobile, et au maximum dans la limite de l'espace compris entre la butée d'appui et l'extrémité inférieure de la lumière oblongue.A variant consists in producing an oblong lumen larger than the space occupied by the abutment stop and the movable locking-unlocking element. Thus, when the mobile element is unlocked, the upper of the shoe can bend forward by a value greater than the space previously occupied by said mobile element, and at most within the limit of the space between the support stop and the lower end of the oblong opening.

Pour passer d'une position de verrouillage à une position de déverrouillage, l'élément mobile peut indifféremment être monté tournant sur un axe de pivotement ou déplaçable en translation ; des moyens d'immobilisation et/ou de retenue dans l'une et/ou l'autre de ses positions de verrouillage-déverrouillage sont alors avantageusement prévus. Ces moyens, qui peuvent être constitués par des systèmes à emboîtement ou encliquetage élastiques par exemple, sont disposés pour interagir entre l'élément mobile et son organe de manoeuvre entre l'élément mobile et la tige, ou entre l'organe de manoeuvre de l'élément mobile et la tige.To move from a locking position to an unlocking position, the movable element can either be mounted rotating on a pivot axis or movable in translation; means for immobilizing and / or retaining in one and / or the other of its locking-unlocking positions are then advantageously provided. These means, which can be constituted by elastic interlocking or snap-fastening systems for example, are arranged to interact between the movable member and its operating member between the movable member and the rod, or between the operating member of the movable member and the rod.

Une autre variante de réalisation de l'élément mobile de verrouillage-déverrouillage est de le prévoir avec une partie rigide et une partie amortissante, par exemple élastiquement compressible, cette dernière étant destinée à se substituer à celle en matériau rigide qui réalise le verrouillage lorsque l'élément mobile est amené en position de déverrouillage. Par cette construction, la tige de la chaussure peut être verrouillée dans sa position d'appui arrière sur la butée de la base de coque, ou être déverrouillée en flexion avant selon une amplitude déterminée, et avec un certain amortissement procuré par la faculté de déformation élastique de la partie amortissante dont est doté l'élément mobile.Another alternative embodiment of the movable locking-unlocking element is to provide it with a rigid part and a damping part, for example elastically compressible, the latter being intended to replace that of rigid material which performs the locking when the the movable element is brought into the unlocked position. By this construction, the upper of the shoe can be locked in its rear support position on the stop of the shell base, or be unlocked in forward bending according to a determined amplitude, and with a certain damping provided by the deformation faculty. elastic of the damping part with which the movable element is provided.

Egalement, l'amplitude de flexion vers l'avant de la tige de la chaussure et son amortissement peuvent être obtenus à l'aide d'un moyen élastiquement compressible simplement introduit entre la butée d'appui et l'extrémité inférieure de la lumière oblongue en laissant libre l'espace qui, situé sous la butée d'appui, est destiné à être occupé par l'élément mobile de verrouillage-déverrouillage lorsqu'il est mis en position active de verrouillage. Par cette disposition on bénéfice alors de davantage de place pour concevoir un amortissement sur une amplitude de pivotement de la tige relativement importante.Also, the amplitude of forward bending of the upper of the shoe and its damping can be obtained using an elastically compressible means simply introduced between the abutment and the lower end of the oblong opening. by leaving free the space which, located under the support stop, is intended to be occupied by the movable locking-unlocking element when it is put in the active locking position. By this arrangement we then benefit from more space to design a damping on a relatively large pivoting amplitude of the rod.

L'invention sera du reste mieux comprise en se reportant à la description qui va suivre, en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés donnant, à titre d'exemple, plusieurs mode de réalisation de la chaussure.The invention will moreover be better understood by referring to the description which follows, with reference to the appended schematic drawings giving, by way of example, several embodiments of the shoe.

La figure 1 représente, vu en élévation et en coupe partielle, une chaussure de ski selon l'invention pourvue dans la zone du talon d'une butée unique des appuis arrière et avant de la tige montée en combinaison avec un élément de verrouillage-déverrouillage de la tige.Figure 1 shows, seen in elevation and in partial section, a ski boot according to the invention provided in the heel area with a single stop of the rear and front supports of the rod mounted in combination with a locking-unlocking element of the stem.

Les figures 2 et 2a représentent un détail de la zone du talon de la chaussure de la figure 1 lorsque la tige est déverrouillée.Figures 2 and 2a show a detail of the heel area of the shoe of Figure 1 when the upper is unlocked.

Les figures 3, 4 et 5, illustrent, vu en détail, un mode de réalisation et de mise en oeuvre d'une butée d'appui unique avec un élément de verrouillage monté tournant sur la tige de la chaussure.Figures 3, 4 and 5 illustrate, seen in detail, an embodiment and implementation of a single abutment stop with a locking element rotatably mounted on the upper of the shoe.

La figure 6 montre une deuxième position de réglage de la butée d'appui des figures 3, 4 et 5.FIG. 6 shows a second position for adjusting the support stop of FIGS. 3, 4 and 5.

Les figures 7 et 8 représentent deux modes de réalisation différents des moyens mis en oeuvre pour régler la position d'une butée d'appui.Figures 7 and 8 show two different embodiments of the means used to adjust the position of a support stop.

Les figures 9, 10 et 11, représentent un autre mode de réalisation d'un élément de verrouillage-déverrouillage monté tournant sur la tige de la chaussure dans ses deux positions de fonctionnement.Figures 9, 10 and 11 show another embodiment of a locking-unlocking element rotatably mounted on the upper of the shoe in its two operating positions.

Les figures 12 et 13 illustrent un mode de réalisation d'un élément de verrouillage-déverrouillage déplaçable en translation sous la butée d'appui, et associé à un moyen d'amortissement de la flexion de la tige vers l'avant.Figures 12 and 13 illustrate an embodiment of a locking-unlocking element movable in translation under the support stop, and associated with a means of damping the bending of the rod forward.

La figure 14 montre, vu en coupe selon la ligne A-A de la figure 13, le guidage transversal de l'élément de verrouillage-déverrouillage.Figure 14 shows, seen in section along the line A-A of Figure 13, the transverse guide of the locking-unlocking element.

Les figures 15 et 16 illustrent, schématiquement, une autre réalisation d'un élément de verrouillage-déverrouillage déplaçable en translation sous la butée d'appui.Figures 15 and 16 illustrate, schematically, another embodiment of a locking-unlocking element movable in translation under the support stop.

Les figures 17, 18, 19 et 20, montrent un élément de verrouillage-déverrouillage déplaçable en translation et muni d'un moyen d'amortissement en flexion de la tige de la chaussure.Figures 17, 18, 19 and 20 show a locking-unlocking element movable in translation and provided with a means of damping in flexion of the upper of the shoe.

La chaussure de la figure 1 est constituée, de manière connue, d'une base de coque 1 pourvue d'une semelle 2 et d'une tige 3 qui, dans le cas présent, est obtenue en une seule partie formant collier autour du bas de jambe d'un skieur non représenté. Cette tige 3 peut être réalisée en plusieurs parties, par exemple avec un capot arrière et un capot avant comme cela se trouve couramment sur les chaussure du type à entrée par l'arrière ou à entrée centrale.The shoe of Figure 1 consists, in known manner, of a shell base 1 provided with a sole 2 and a rod 3 which, in this case, is obtained in a single part forming a collar around the bottom leg of a skier not shown. This rod 3 can be made in several parts, for example with a rear cover and a front cover as is commonly found on shoes of the rear entry or central entry type.

La tige 3 est montée de manière pivotante sur la base de coque 1 par une liaison ou axe d'articulation 4, et recouvre au moins partiellement, par sa bordure inférieure, l'ouverture supérieure 6 de la base de coque située au-dessus de la zone qui correspond au périmètre d'entrée de la chaussure de ski, schématiquement représenté en trait pointillé et repéré par le chiffre 7. Dans la zone du talon de la base de coque 1, une butée unique 9 est montée réglable en hauteur et s'étend en saillie dans une lumière oblongue 5 verticale réalisée dans la paroi 8 de la tige 3 située en vis à vis, les extrémités inférieure 10 et supérieure 11 définissant un espace 12 plus grand que celui 13 occupé par la butée 9, afin de permettre un déplacement relatif de la lumière 5 par rapport à cette dernière, et donc de la tige 3 par rapport à la base de coque 1. En position initiale de pratique du ski, figures 1 et/ou 2, la tige 3 est empêchée de tout pivotement 15' dirigé vers l'arrière car elle prend appui directement sur la butée 9 par l'extrémité supérieure 11 de sa lumière 5 ; la butée 9 constitue ainsi l'élément de référence pour déterminer l'angle d'avancée de la tige 3, et son réglage en hauteur permet de modifier à volonté cet angle d'avancée tout en conservant la même possibilité de débattement entre elle et la lumière 5 car cette dernière se déplace simultanément avec ladite butée 9. Cette possibilité de débattement donnée à partir de la position d'appui arrière de la tige 3 sur la butée 9 est donc toujours dirigée vers l'avant de la chaussure tel qu'indiqué par la flèche 15. Un élément mobile 14 monté amovible sur la tige 3 et manoeuvrable par son extrémité 18 accessible de l'extérieur de la chaussure est prévu, en combinaison avec la lumière 5 et la butée d'appui 9 pour, dans une position illustrée à la figure 1, obturer l'espace laissé libre sous cette dernière et l'extrémité inférieure 10 de la lumière 5, et ainsi obtenir le verrouillage de la tige 3 en appui arrière sur la base de coque 1. Il est évident que l'élément mobile 14 est réalisé en un matériau essentiellement rigide si l'on veut un verrouillage ferme. Dans cette position de verrouillage, la tige 3 est interdite de tout pivotement autour de son axe d'articulation 4, et la résistance qu'elle oppose lors de la pratique du ski procure alors une transmission quasi instantanée et puissante des appuis avant et arrière du bas de jambe du skieur, ce qui est souhaitable en ski de compétition par exemple. Inversement, en position déverrouillée, tel que représenté aux figures 2 et 2a, la tige 3 est apte à pouvoir fléchir vers l'avant selon 15 dans la limite de l'espace libéré par l'élément mobile 14, et au maximum jusqu'à ce que l'extrémité inférieure 10 de la lumière 5 vienne en appui contre la butée 9 ; cette flexibilité d'amplitude déterminée permet à la tige 3 de la chaussure de pivoter vers l'avant en retardant quelque peu la transmission des appuis du bas de jambe du skieur, et ainsi confère à la chaussure davantage de souplesse, ce qui est souhaitable pour la pratique du ski de loisir.The rod 3 is pivotally mounted on the shell base 1 by a link or hinge pin 4, and at least partially covers, by its lower edge, the upper opening 6 of the shell base located above the area which corresponds to the entry perimeter of the ski boot, schematically represented in dotted lines and identified by the number 7. In the area of the heel of the shell base 1, a single stop 9 is mounted adjustable in height and s extends in a vertical oblong opening 5 formed in the wall 8 of the rod 3 located opposite, the lower 10 and upper 11 ends defining a space 12 larger than that 13 occupied by the stop 9, in order to allow a relative displacement of the light 5 relative to the latter, and therefore of the rod 3 relative to the hull base 1. In the initial position for skiing, Figures 1 and / or 2, the rod 3 is prevented from any swivel 15 'directed rearwardly because it bears directly against the stop 9 by the upper end 11 of the slot 5; the stop 9 thus constitutes the reference element for determining the angle of advance of the rod 3, and its height adjustment makes it possible to modify this angle of advance at will while retaining the same possibility of clearance between it and the light 5 because the latter moves simultaneously with said stopper 9. This possibility of travel given from the rear support position of the rod 3 on the stopper 9 is therefore always directed towards the front of the shoe as indicated by the arrow 15. A movable element 14 removably mounted on the rod 3 and maneuverable by its end 18 accessible from the outside of the shoe is provided, in combination with the light 5 and the abutment stop 9 for, in a position illustrated in Figure 1, close the space left free under the latter and the lower end 10 of the light 5, and thus obtain the locking of the rod 3 in rear support on the shell base 1. It is evident ent that the movable member 14 is made of an essentially rigid material if a firm locking is desired. In this locked position, the rod 3 is prohibited from pivoting about its articulation axis 4, and the resistance which it opposes during skiing then provides an almost instantaneous and powerful transmission of the front and rear supports of the lower leg of the skier, which is desirable in ski racing for example. Conversely, in the unlocked position, as shown in Figures 2 and 2a, the rod 3 is capable of being able to bend forward along 15 within the limit of the space freed by the movable element 14, and at most up to that the lower end 10 of the light 5 comes to bear against the stop 9; this flexibility of determined amplitude allows the upper 3 of the boot to pivot forward while somewhat delaying the transmission of support from the lower leg of the skier, and thus gives the boot more flexibility, which is desirable for recreational skiing.

Afin de garantir une position stable de l'élément mobile 14 en verrouillage de la tige 3, des moyens à emboîtement élastique tels qu'un bossage 16 et une cuvette 17 sont réalisés entre ledit élément mobile 14 et son logement sur la tige 3. Dans l'exemple de construction qui vient d'être décrit en référence aux figures 1, 2 et 2a, l'élément mobile 14, schématiquement représenté sous la forme d'un tenon ou barreau amovible, doit nécessairement être extrait 19 en totalité de son logement dans la tige 3 pour procurer le déverrouillage de celle-ci, figure 2.In order to guarantee a stable position of the mobile element 14 in locking of the rod 3, means with elastic interlocking such as a boss 16 and a cup 17 are produced between said mobile element 14 and its housing on the rod 3. In the example of construction which has just been described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2 and 2a, the movable element 14, schematically represented in the form of a detachable tenon or bar, must necessarily be removed 19 entirely from its housing in the rod 3 to obtain the unlocking thereof, FIG. 2.

En référence aux figures 3 à 6, il est aussi possible de prévoir un élément mobile 24 de verrouillage qui soit simplement escamotable partiellement. Dans ce mode de réalisation, l'élément mobile 24 est monté tournant sur un axe 30 de pivotement transversal à l'axe longitudinal 22 de la lumière oblongue 5 et ses positions respectives de verrouillage-déverrouillage sont déterminées par l'extrémité inférieure 10 de la lumière 5, et par une zone d'appui 29 perpendiculaire à ladite extrémité 10.With reference to FIGS. 3 to 6, it is also possible to provide a movable locking element 24 which is simply partially retractable. In this embodiment, the movable element 24 is mounted to rotate on an axis 30 of pivoting transverse to the longitudinal axis 22 of the oblong opening 5 and its respective locking-unlocking positions are determined by the lower end 10 of the light 5, and by a support zone 29 perpendicular to said end 10.

Ainsi, l'élément mobile 24 est apte à pouvoir être pivoter de 90° sur son axe 30 à l'aide de son extrémité de manoeuvre 28, et donc à bloquer la tige 3 en s'ajustant sous la butée 9, figure 5, ou à s'escamoter partiellement de la lumière 5, figures 3 et 4.Thus, the mobile element 24 is capable of being able to be pivoted 90 ° on its axis 30 using its operating end 28, and therefore to block the rod 3 by adjusting under the stop 9, FIG. 5, or to partially retract the light 5, FIGS. 3 and 4.

Un système d'encliquetage élastique constitué d'un bossage 26 qui coopère avec les flancs et les arêtes de l'élément mobile 24 retient ce dernier dans chacune de ses positions extrêmes, c'est-à-dire de verrouillage et de déverrouillage. Comme dans le cas précédent, la butée d'appui 9 est positionnée sur la base de coque 1 dans la zone du talon et est prévue réglable en hauteur. A cet effet, elle est constituée d'un téton 90 monté et immobilisé sur la paroi de la base de coque 1 par son embase 91, et d'une pièce oblongue 92 pourvue d'un trou excentré 90' qui se monte et se bloque sur ledit téton 90 à l'aide d'une vis 93. Ainsi, d'une première position où la pièce oblongue 92 est orientée avec sa paroi la plus mince vers le haut, tel que visible sur les figures 1 à 5, on peut obtenir une deuxième position par simple retournement de ladite pièce oblongue 92 à 180°, la paroi la plus mince étant alors orientée vers le bas, comme représenté à la figure 6. En variant la position de cette pièce oblongue 92 à 180°, on peut ainsi situer la zone d'appui de l'extrémité supérieure 11 de la lumière oblongue 5 sur la butée 9 à deux hauteurs différentes par rapport à la base de coque 1.An elastic snap-in system consisting of a boss 26 which cooperates with the sides and edges of the movable element 24 retains the latter in each of its extreme positions, that is to say of locking and unlocking. As in the previous case, the support stop 9 is positioned on the shell base 1 in the heel area and is provided with adjustable height. To this end, it consists of a stud 90 mounted and immobilized on the wall of the shell base 1 by its base 91, and of an oblong piece 92 provided with an eccentric hole 90 'which is assembled and blocked. on said stud 90 using a screw 93. Thus, from a first position where the oblong part 92 is oriented with its thinnest wall upwards, as visible in FIGS. 1 to 5, it is possible to obtain a second position by simply inverting said oblong part 92 at 180 °, the thinnest wall then being oriented downwards, as shown in FIG. 6. By varying the position of this oblong part 92 at 180 °, it is possible to thus locate the bearing area of the upper end 11 of the oblong opening 5 on the stop 9 at two different heights relative to the shell base 1.

Dans les modes de réalisation des figures 7 et 8, la pièce oblongue 92 de la butée 9 est prévue réglable en hauteur sur la base de coque 1 avec plus de deux positions. En figure 7, la pièce oblongue 92 comporte un trou oblong 96 cranté sur ces flancs 94, et le téton 90 de montage sur la base de coque 1 est obtenu avec des crantages correspondants dans les zones en vis à vis. Ainsi, il est possible de déplacer, d'une manière sélective, au "cran par cran", la pièce oblongue 92 et donc de régler l'angle d'avancée de la tige 3 avec plusieurs positions intermédiaires.In the embodiments of Figures 7 and 8, the oblong part 92 of the stop 9 is provided adjustable in height on the shell base 1 with more than two positions. In FIG. 7, the oblong part 92 has an oblong hole 96 notched on these sides 94, and the stud 90 for mounting on the shell base 1 is obtained with corresponding notches in the opposite areas. Thus, it is possible to move, in a selective manner, to the "notch by notch", the oblong part 92 and therefore to adjust the advancement angle of the rod 3 with several intermediate positions.

En figure 8, la pièce oblongue 92 de la butée 9 est réalisée simplement avec trois trous 95 successifs correspondant, chacun, au passage du téton de montage 90. Dans ce cas, on dispose de trois positions en hauteur de la pièce oblongue 92, et par conséquence de trois positions de réglage de l'angle d'avancée de la tige 3 de la chaussure.In FIG. 8, the oblong part 92 of the stop 9 is produced simply with three successive holes 95 corresponding, each one, to the passage of the mounting stud 90. In this case, there are three positions in height of the oblong part 92, and as a result of three positions for adjusting the angle of advance of the upper 3 of the shoe.

Les figures 9, 10 et 11 illustrent un autre mode de réalisation d'un élément mobile 34 escamotable partiellement par action sur son extrémité de manoeuvre 38. A cet effet, l'élément 34, monté tournant dans un logement 40' de la tige 3 autour d'un axe 40 de pivotement, présente une partie rigide 84 et une partie amortissante 85. Ainsi, en position de verrouillage, figures 9 et 11, la partie rigide 84 bouche ou obture l'espace laissé libre entre l'extrémité inférieure 10 de la lumière oblongue 5 en s'ajustant sous la butée d'appui 9. Inversement, en position de déverrouillage, illustrée en figure 10, l'élément 34 est pivoté approximativement de 90° autour de son axe 40, et c'est la partie amortissante 85 qui, se substituant à la partie rigide 84, s'ajuste sous la butée 9. La tige 3 de a chaussure est alors susceptible de fléchir, 15, vers l'avant, d'une part selon une amplitude déterminée par la compressibilité de la partie amortissante 85, et d'autre part, avec un certain amortissement fonction de la résistance élastique de ladite partie 85. Avantageusement, des moyens ou systèmes à encliquetage élastique tels que des bossages 36 sont réalisés sur la tige 3 sur les bords de la lumière 5, de sorte qu'ils bloquent l'extrémité de manoeuvre 38 de l'élément mobile 34 qui passe entre eux, soit en position haute, figure 9, soit en position basse, figures 9 et 11.Figures 9, 10 and 11 illustrate another embodiment of a movable element 34 partially retractable by action on its operating end 38. For this purpose, the element 34, mounted rotating in a housing 40 'of the rod 3 around a pivot axis 40, has a part rigid 84 and a damping part 85. Thus, in the locking position, FIGS. 9 and 11, the rigid part 84 blocks or closes the space left free between the lower end 10 of the oblong opening 5 by adjusting under the stop Support 9. Conversely, in the unlocked position, illustrated in FIG. 10, the element 34 is pivoted approximately 90 ° around its axis 40, and it is the damping part 85 which, replacing the rigid part 84 , adjusts under the stop 9. The upper 3 of a shoe is then liable to bend, 15, towards the front, on the one hand according to an amplitude determined by the compressibility of the damping part 85, and on the other hand , with a certain damping function of the elastic resistance of said part 85. Advantageously, means or systems with elastic snap-in such as bosses 36 are produced on the rod 3 on the edges of the lumen 5, so that they block the end of operation 38 of the mobile element 34 which passes between them, either in the high position, FIG. 9, or in the low position, FIGS. 9 and 11.

En figures 12, 13 et 14, l'élément mobile 44 est prévu escamotable de la lumière 5 de sa position de verrouillage (figure 12) par déplacement en translation dans une direction 60 sensiblement perpendiculaire à la paroi de la tige 3 (figure 13). Le guidage en translation de l'élément mobile 44 est réalisé à l'aide de deux tenons 47, dont il est pourvu, qui coulissent dans deux rainures complémentaires 49 obtenues sur les bords de la lumière 5 ; son déplacement est provoqué au moyen de son extrémité de manoeuvre 48 constituée d'un lever à came 48' articulé sur un doigt 46 venu de sa partie rigide 42 de verrouillage, et sa retenue en position verrouillée s'effectue par l'intermédiaire d'un moyen compressible élastiquement 82 qui tend à maintenir la came 48' plaquée contre une paroi 3' de la tige 3. Dans ce mode de construction, la lumière oblongue 5 est réalisée plus grande que l'espace occupé par la butée d'appui 9 avec la partie rigide 42 de l'élément mobile 44 lorsqu'il est en position de verrouillage, figure 12. Ainsi, en plaçant ce dernier en position de déverrouillage, figure 13, la tige 3 est susceptible de pivoter vers l'avant selon 15 en tournant sur son axe d'articulation et de liaison avec la base de coque 1, selon une amplitude de pivotement supérieure à l'espace libéré par la partie rigide 42 dudit élément mobile 44.In Figures 12, 13 and 14, the movable element 44 is provided retractable from the light 5 from its locking position (Figure 12) by translational movement in a direction 60 substantially perpendicular to the wall of the rod 3 (Figure 13) . The guiding in translation of the movable element 44 is produced using two pins 47, which it is provided with, which slide in two complementary grooves 49 obtained on the edges of the lumen 5; its displacement is caused by its operating end 48 consisting of a cam lever 48 'articulated on a finger 46 coming from its rigid locking part 42, and its retention in the locked position is effected by means of an elastically compressible means 82 which tends to keep the cam 48 'pressed against a wall 3' of the rod 3. In this embodiment, the oblong opening 5 is made larger than the space occupied by the abutment stop 9 with the rigid part 42 of the movable element 44 when it is in the locked position, FIG. 12. Thus, by placing the latter in the unlocked position, FIG. 13, the rod 3 is able to pivot forwards along 15 by rotating on its axis of articulation and of connection with the shell base 1, according to a pivot amplitude greater than the space freed by the rigid part 42 of said movable element 44.

Avantageusement, un moyen élastiquement compressible 50 peut être disposé entre la buté d'appui 9 et l'extrémité inférieure 10 de la lumière 5, tout en laissant libre un espace 51 correspondant à celui qui doit être occupé par l'extrémité rigide 42 de l'élément mobile 44 en position de verrouillage. On obtient ainsi une construction selon laquelle la tige 3 de la chaussure peut être au choix verrouillée dans sa position d'appui arrière, ou déverrouillée en flexion avant avec une grande possibilité de débattement simultanément avec un certain amortissement.Advantageously, an elastically compressible means 50 can be disposed between the support stop 9 and the lower end 10 of the slot 5, while leaving free a space 51 corresponding to that which must be occupied by the rigid end 42 of the mobile element 44 in the locked position. A construction is thus obtained according to which the upper 3 of the shoe can be optionally locked in its rear support position, or unlocked in front bending with a large possibility of movement simultaneously with a certain damping.

Les figures 15 et 16 montrent une variante de réalisation de l'élément mobile de verrouillage 54, lequel, prévu déplaçable en translation pour réaliser le verrouillage de la tige 3, est constitué d'une lame ressort en forme d'arc de cercle qui s'étend transversalement à l'axe vertical longitudinal de la lumière 5 (non représentée), et qui se présente de chant sous la butée 9.Figures 15 and 16 show an alternative embodiment of the movable locking element 54, which, provided displaceable in translation to achieve the locking of the rod 3, consists of a leaf spring in the form of an arc of circle which s 'extends transversely to the longitudinal vertical axis of the lumen 5 (not shown), and which presents itself singly under the stop 9.

L'élément 54, dont les deux extrémités 55 prennent appui sur des épaulements 56 issus de la tige 3, est préformé de manière à être dégagé automatiquement de la butée 9 lorsque son élément de manoeuvre 57, tel qu'une vis, est amené en position de déverrouillage. Pour venir en position de verrouillage, il suffit alors de serrer la vis 57 contre la partie centrale de la lame ressort 54 qui se place sous la butée 9 en provoquant la flexion des zones latérales de ladite lame ressort 54.The element 54, the two ends 55 of which bear on shoulders 56 coming from the rod 3, is preformed so as to be automatically disengaged from the stop 9 when its operating element 57, such as a screw, is brought into unlock position. To come in the position of locking, it then suffices to tighten the screw 57 against the central part of the leaf spring 54 which is placed under the stop 9 by causing the lateral zones of said leaf spring 54 to bend.

Les figures 17, 18, 19 et 20, représentent schématiquement, un mode de réalisation d'un élément mobile 64 du même type que celui des figures 1 et 2 et comportant un organe de manoeuvre 58, mais pourvu d'une partie rigide 74 et d'une partie amortissante 75. Cet élément s'insère, comme précédemment, entre la butée d'appui 9 et l'extrémité inférieure 10 de la lumière oblongue 5, la tige 3 de la chaussure prenant appui sur ladite butée 9 par l'extrémité supérieure 11 de ladite lumière 5. Des bossages 77 destinés à coopérer avec des creux correspondants 78 sont réalisés entre l'élément mobile 64 et la tige 3, et permettent de retenir ledit élément 64 sur cette dernière, soit en position de verrouillage, figures 17 et 19, soit en position de déverrouillage, figure 20. Dans cette dernière position, la tige 3 est susceptible, comme dans l'exemple des figures 9, 10 et 11 où l'élément mobile 34 est tournant, de fléchir vers l'avant selon une amplitude et avec un certain amortissement déterminés par les caractéristiques du matériau constitutif de la partie amortissante 75.FIGS. 17, 18, 19 and 20 show diagrammatically an embodiment of a mobile element 64 of the same type as that of FIGS. 1 and 2 and comprising an operating member 58, but provided with a rigid part 74 and a shock absorbing part 75. This element is inserted, as before, between the support stop 9 and the lower end 10 of the oblong opening 5, the upper 3 of the shoe bearing on said stop 9 by the upper end 11 of said lumen 5. Bosses 77 intended to cooperate with corresponding recesses 78 are produced between the movable element 64 and the rod 3, and make it possible to retain said element 64 on the latter, either in the locked position, FIGS. 17 and 19, either in the unlocked position, FIG. 20. In this latter position, the rod 3 is liable, as in the example in FIGS. 9, 10 and 11 where the movable element 34 is rotating, to bend towards the before by an amplitude and with a certain damping determined by the characteristics of the material constituting the damping part 75.

Il est bien entendu que d'autres variantes de réalisation de la butée d'appui et/ou de l'élément mobile de verrouillage-déverrouillage peuvent être envisagées. Par exemple, la butée d'appui peut être prévue réglable en position sur la base de coque 1 dans la zone du talon au moyen d'une vis que l'on engage dans l'un de plusieurs trous obtenus dans la paroi même de ladite base de coque, ou obtenus dans un insert rapporté dans ladite paroi.It is understood that other alternative embodiments of the support stop and / or of the movable locking-unlocking element can be envisaged. For example, the support stop can be provided adjustable in position on the shell base 1 in the heel area by means of a screw which is engaged in one of several holes obtained in the same wall of said shell base, or obtained in an insert attached to said wall.

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Chaussure de ski dont la base de coque (1) comporte une butée unique (9) réglable en position dans la zone du talon, avec laquelle coopère la tige (3) pour sa reprise d'appui arrière et sa retenue en flexion (15) vers l'avant, caractérisée en ce que un élément mobile (14, 24, 34, 44, 54, 64) monté sur la tige (3) en combinaison avec la butée (9) est destiné, au choix, à verrouiller ladite tige (3) ou à déverrouiller celle-ci en flexion avant (15) seulement et selon une amplitude déterminée constante, quel que soit le réglage effectué sur la butée unique (9).Ski boot whose shell base (1) has a single stop (9) adjustable in position in the heel area, with which the rod (3) cooperates for its recovery of rear support and its retention in flexion (15) forward, characterized in that a movable element (14, 24, 34, 44, 54, 64) mounted on the rod (3) in combination with the stop (9) is intended, as desired, to lock said rod (3) or to unlock it in front bending (15) only and according to a constant determined amplitude, whatever the adjustment made on the single stop (9). Chaussure de ski selon la revendication 1 caractérisée en ce que la tige (3), obtenue en une ou plusieurs parties et montée au moins partiellement pivotante sur la base de coque (1) autour d'un axe d'articulation (4), coopère pour ses appuis arrière et avant avec la butée unique (9) qui, disposée réglable sur la base de coque (1) dans la zone du talon, s'étend en saillie dans une lumière oblongue (5) verticale réalisée dans la paroi de la tige (3) située en vis-à-vis, les extrémités inférieure (10) et supérieure (11) de la lumière oblongue (5) définissant un espace (12) plus grand que celui (13) occupé par la butée (9) de la base de coque (1) afin de permettre un déplacement relatif de la lumière (5) par rapport à la butée (9), et donc de la tige (3), par rapport à la base de coque (1), l'extrémité supérieure (11) de la lumière (5) venant en appui sur la butée (9) pour constituer l'appui arrière de la tige, et ainsi déterminer l'angle d'avancée.Ski boot according to claim 1 characterized in that the upper (3), obtained in one or more parts and mounted at least partially pivoting on the shell base (1) around an axis of articulation (4), cooperates for its rear and front supports with the single stop (9) which, arranged adjustable on the shell base (1) in the heel area, projects into a vertical oblong opening (5) made in the wall of the rod (3) located opposite, the lower (10) and upper (11) ends of the oblong lumen (5) defining a space (12) larger than that (13) occupied by the stop (9) of the shell base (1) in order to allow a relative displacement of the light (5) relative to the stop (9), and therefore of the rod (3), relative to the shell base (1), l 'upper end (11) of the light (5) bearing on the stop (9) to form the rear support of the rod, and thus determine the angle of advance. Chaussure de ski selon la revendication 2 caractérisée en ce que l'élément mobile (14, 24, 34, 44, 54, 64) monté sur la tige (3) est apte, d'une part, à obturer au moins partiellement l'espace laissé libre entre l'extrémité inférieure (10) de la lumière (5) et la butée (9) sous laquelle il s'ajuste pour une position de verrouillage en pivotement de la tige (3) par rapport à la base de coque (1), et d'autre part, à s'escamoter de la lumière oblongue par action sur un organe de manoeuvre (18, 28, 38, 48, 57, 58) pour une position de déverrouillage de la tige (3) alors autorisée à pivoter (15) vers l'avant dans la limite de l'espace compris entre la butée (9) et l'extrémité inférieure (10) de la lumière oblongue (5) au maximum.Ski boot according to claim 2 characterized in that the movable element (14, 24, 34, 44, 54, 64) mounted on the upper (3) is able, on the one hand, to at least partially close off the space left free between the lower end (10) of the light (5) and the stop (9) under which it adjusts for a pivoting locking position of the rod (3) relative to the shell base ( 1), and on the other hand, to retract the oblong light by action on an operating member (18, 28, 38, 48, 57, 58) for an unlocking position of the rod (3) then authorized to pivot (15) forward within the limit of the space between the stop (9) and the lower end (10) of the oblong slot (5) to the maximum. Chaussure de ski selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisée en ce que l'élément mobile de verrouillage-déverrouillage (14, 24, 44, 54) est obtenu en un matériau essentiellement rigide.Ski boot according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the movable locking-unlocking element (14, 24, 44, 54) is obtained from an essentially rigid material. Chaussure de ski selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisée en ce qu'un moyen compressible élastiquement (50) est introduit dans la lumière oblongue (5) et s'étend entre la butée (9) et l'extrémité inférieure (10) de la lumière oblongue (5) en laissant libre l'espace situé sous la butée (9) destiné à être occupé par l'élément mobile (44) de verrouillage-déverrouillage.Ski boot according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that an elastically compressible means (50) is introduced into the oblong opening (5) and extends between the stop (9) and the lower end (10) of the oblong lumen (5) leaving free the space located under the stop (9) intended to be occupied by the movable element (44) of locking-unlocking. Chaussure de ski selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisée en ce que l'élément mobile (34, 64) de verrouillage-déverrouillage est obtenu pour partie (84, 74) en un matériau rigide et pour partie (85, 75) en un matériau compressible élastiquement, seule la partie en matériau rigide étant active sous la butée en position de verrouillage de la tige, la partie en matériau compressible étant alors inopérante, tandis qu'en position de déverrouillage vers l'avant de la tige (3) la partie rigide (84, 74) en contact avec la butée (9) s'escamote partiellement, cédant la place à la partie (85, 75) en matériau compressible venant ainsi en position active.Ski boot according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the movable locking-unlocking element (34, 64) is obtained partly (84, 74) from a rigid material and partly (85, 75) made of an elastically compressible material, only the part made of rigid material being active under the stop in the rod locking position, the part made of compressible material then being inoperative, while in the position for unlocking the rod forward (3) the rigid part (84, 74) in contact with the stop (9) partially retracts, giving way to the part (85, 75) of compressible material thus coming into the active position. Chaussure de ski selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1, 2, 3, 4 ou 6, caractérisée en ce que l'élément mobile (24, 34) de verrouillage-déverrouillage est monté tournant (30, 40) sur la tige (3) de la chaussure entre deux positions angulaires déterminées procurant, l'une le verrouillage et l'autre de déverrouillage.Ski boot according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6, characterized in that the movable locking-unlocking element (24, 34) is rotatably mounted (30, 40) on the upper (3 ) of the shoe between two determined angular positions providing, one locking and the other unlocking. Chaussure de ski selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce que l'élément mobile (44) de verrouillage-déverrouillage est monté mobile en translation sur la tige (3) au moyen d'un guidage (49) orienté perpendiculairement à la lumière oblongue (5) et actionnable par un organe de manoeuvre (48) à came (48') excentrée et articulée sur ledit élément mobile (44).Ski boot according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the movable locking-unlocking element (44) is mounted movable in translation on the rod (3) by means of a guide (49) oriented perpendicular to the oblong lumen (5) and actuable by an operating member (48) with cam (48 ') eccentric and articulated on said movable element (44). Chaussure de ski selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce que l'élément mobile (54) de verrouillage-déverrouillage est une lame en forme générale d'arc de cercle élastiquement déformable qui s'étend transversalement à l'axe longitudinal de la lumière oblongue (5), sa partie centrale située de champ sous la butée (9) étant engageable sous celle-ci par action sur une pièce de manoeuvre (57) qui la repousse dans la lumière oblongue (5) pour la position de verrouillage de la tige (3) en la déformant élastiquement, et inversement pour la position de déverrouillage de la tige.Ski boot according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the movable locking-unlocking element (54) is a blade in the general form of an elastically deformable arc of a circle which extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of the oblong opening (5), its central part located in the field under the stop (9) being able to be engaged under the latter by action on an operating part (57) which pushes it back into the oblong opening (5) for the rod locking position (3) by elastically deforming it, and vice versa for the rod unlocking position. Chaussure de ski selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisée en ce que des moyens d'immobilisation (16-17, 26, 36, 82, 77-78) pour l'une au moins des positions de verrouillage et de déverrouillage de l'élément mobile (14, 24, 34, 44, 64) sont associés à ce dernier.Ski boot according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that immobilization means (16-17, 26, 36, 82, 77-78) for at least one of the locking and locking positions unlocking of the mobile element (14, 24, 34, 44, 64) are associated with the latter. Chaussure de ski selon la revendication 10, caractérisée en ce que les moyens d'immobilisation (16-17, 26, 36, 77-78) de l'élément mobile (14, 24, 34, 64) sont des systèmes à encliquetage élastique.Ski boot according to claim 10, characterized in that the means for immobilizing (16-17, 26, 36, 77-78) of the movable element (14, 24, 34, 64) are systems with elastic snap-in . Chaussure de ski selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisée en ce que la butée d'appui (9) est réglable sur la base de coque (1) par l'intermédiaire d'une pièce oblongue (92) qui est positionnable sur un téton (90) monté et immobilisé sur la paroi de ladite base de coque (1).Ski boot according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the support stop (9) is adjustable on the shell base (1) by means of an oblong piece (92) which is positionable on a stud (90) mounted and immobilized on the wall of said shell base (1).
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