EP0693260A2 - Holding device for the ends of laces - Google Patents

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EP0693260A2
EP0693260A2 EP95111610A EP95111610A EP0693260A2 EP 0693260 A2 EP0693260 A2 EP 0693260A2 EP 95111610 A EP95111610 A EP 95111610A EP 95111610 A EP95111610 A EP 95111610A EP 0693260 A2 EP0693260 A2 EP 0693260A2
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  • the present invention relates to a device for locking end regions of at least one shoelace.
  • the known devices have a number of disadvantages.
  • the known devices often consist of a relatively large number of individual parts, a fact which increases the production costs and can lead to early wear of the devices.
  • some of the known devices have spring means for locking the shoelaces, so that when the spring properties of the spring means decrease, the devices become unusable.
  • the known devices fix the shoelaces only in a relatively small area of the shoelace, with the result that the fixation of the shoelaces is relatively weak and a large part of the shoelaces remains accessible without protection. This led to problems, in particular with high-heeled footwear with long shoelaces.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object of providing an improved device for locking laces which avoids the disadvantages of the known devices.
  • This object is achieved according to the invention by a device for locking laces, which is characterized by the following features: a base element containing a first sheet and a hub protruding from the first sheet and at least two openings spaced from the hub in the first sheet; and a cap element containing a second sheet which is substantially spaced apart from the first sheet of the base element and at least two openings in the second sheet, wherein the cap element and the base element are connected to one another in such a way that the cap element and the base element are rotatable relative to one another and in at least one position of the cap element relative to the base element two openings of the base element interact with two further openings of the cap element such that an end region of a shoelace through a A pair of cooperating openings and another end region of the same shoelace or a further shoelace can be passed through another pair of interacting openings and the end regions can be wound onto
  • the winding up of the end regions of the shoelace enables a secure and uncomplicated locking of the end regions of the shoelaces, which are thus largely protected against wear due to kinking, shearing or tearing.
  • the device according to the invention enables the end regions of the shoelace to be wound up, for example, by simply rotating the cap element relative to the base element, so that further individual parts, in particular spring means, can be dispensed with. This permits simple and wear-free handling of the device according to the invention.
  • end region of one or more shoelaces can be wound onto one another in a crossing manner by rotating the cap element relative to the base element and / or by rotating the base element relative to the cap element.
  • two openings are provided in each of the first flat structure of the base element and in the second flat structure of the cap element, two openings in the first flat structure of the base element and in the cap element preferably being diametrically opposed and at the same distance from the hub .
  • the openings are as far apart as possible from the hub and are therefore preferably arranged at the outer end of the first and second flat structure.
  • the first flat structure of the base element and / or the second flat structure of the cap element has an edge area in such a way that the first and the second flat structure touch and a closed unit consisting of the cap element and the base element is present. This protects the end regions of the shoelaces from dirt and external influences, which results in greater safety when using the device according to the invention (e.g. walking through scrub or undergrowth).
  • the first flat structure of the base element is provided with a bead-shaped, elastic edge.
  • the bead-shaped, elastic edge allows the device according to the invention to be adapted well to the wearer's footwear, which results in pleasant wearing properties Consequence.
  • the bead-shaped, elastic edge can be designed so that it cooperates with the edge of the cap element, so that there is a tight seal of the device according to the invention.
  • the second flat structure of the cap element is detachably attached to the hub.
  • the hub has a bore and the second flat structure of the cap element is rotatably connected to the base element by means of a pin-shaped fastening means which can be inserted into the bore in the hub.
  • the hub has a circumferential groove for receiving shoelaces.
  • some areas of the two laces bind in the circumferential groove and are secured with the remaining ends of the shoelaces by further upward or angling. This creates a particularly secure locking of the laces.
  • the circumferential groove is provided with teeth and / or the circumferential groove has a V-shaped cross-section which tapers towards the inside of the hub, this effect is further enhanced.
  • the cap element preferably has a profile on its upper side in order to facilitate twisting of the cap element. It is also useful if the cap member and the base member have markings to facilitate passage of the end portions of at least one shoelace through the pairs of cooperating openings of the base member and the cap member.
  • the device 1 shows a device 1 according to the invention and its possible arrangement on a high-shaft shoe 2.
  • the high-shaft shoe 2 is fastened to the foot or leg of the wearer by means of the shoelace 3.
  • the device 1 according to the invention is provided for locking the shoelace ends 4.
  • the device 1 according to the invention comprises the cap element 5 and the base element 6.
  • the base element 6 has a first flat structure with a hub projecting from the first flat structure and at least two openings in the first flat structure spaced from the hub (FIGS. 2 and 3).
  • the cap element 5 has a second flat structure 7, which is rotatably connected to the base element 6 at the hub (FIGS.
  • the base element 6 and lies opposite the first flat structure of the base element 6, with at least two spaced openings 11 in the second flat structure 7 are provided so that at least one position of the cap element 5 relative to the base element 6, two openings in the first sheet of the base element (FIGS. 2 and 3) are aligned with two openings 11 in the second sheet 7 of the cap element 6.
  • a bead-shaped edge 8 on the base element 6 appropriate.
  • the second flat structure 7 of the cap element 5 has an edge 9 on which a profile 10 is provided on its upper side. This facilitates turning the cap element 5 with respect to the base element 6.
  • the end regions 4 of the shoelace 3 which are guided through opposite, aligned openings are drawn into the device 1 according to the invention.
  • the short remnants of the shoelace ends 4 which then still protrude from the openings 11 of the cap element 5 can be knotted or provided with universal tips.
  • Fig. 2 shows a section along the line II-II of Fig.1 through the inventive device of Fig.1.
  • the device 1 according to the invention comprises the cap element 5 and the base element 6.
  • the base element 6 has the first flat structure 12 with a hub 13 projecting from the first flat structure 12.
  • the hub 13 has a circumferential groove 14 a set of 15 teeth.
  • the first sheet further has two openings 17 spaced from the hub 13
  • Cap member 5 has a second sheet 7, which is rotatably connected to the base member 6 via the hub 13 of the base member 6 and opposite the first sheet 12 of the base member 6, at least two spaced openings 11 being provided in the second sheet 7 so that at At least one position of the cap element 5 with respect to the base element 6, two openings in the first flat structure 12 of the base element 6 are aligned with two openings 11 in the second flat structure 7 of the cap element 5.
  • the bead-shaped, elastic edge 8 is designed such that it cooperates with the edge 9 of the cap element 5, so that the device 1 according to the invention is sealed.
  • the bead-shaped, elastic edge 8 can be attached to the first sheet 12 of the base element by means of an adhesive.
  • the edge region 9 of the cap element 5 is designed such that it touches the first flat structure 12 of the base element 6, so that a closed unit consisting of the cap element 5 and the base element 6 is present.
  • the second flat structure 7 of the cap element 5 has a projection 23 which has a bore 24 with a Has winding 25 for receiving the screw 16.
  • the projection 23 fits into a recess 26 in the hub 13 of the base element 6.
  • the hub 13 also contains a bore 18 into which screw 16 can be inserted, so that it can be screwed into the turn 25 in the projection 23 of the cap element 5.
  • the base element 6 has on its outer circumference a guide 27 in which the edge region 9 of the cap element 5 is guided, so that there is a closed unit consisting of the cap element 5 and the base element 6.

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The device (1) locks the ends (4) of one or more laces (3) by a basic assembly (6). The assembly comprises a first flat component (12) with protruding hub (13) and with two or more holes (17) clear of the hub; and a cap (5) having a second flat component (7) opposite and clear of the first, also containing two or more holes (11). The cap turns on the basic assembly, the lace ends being passed through the holes and twisted so as to wind them round the hub. This can be arranged to cause the lace ends to cross over each other on the hub. <IMAGE>

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Arretierung von Endbereichen zumindest eines Schnürsenkels.The present invention relates to a device for locking end regions of at least one shoelace.

Vorschläge für derartige Vorrichtungen sind in der EP-0 314 628 A2, der FR 1 518 038, der DE 42 09 425 C1 und den US 3 500 508, US 3 345 707 und US 948 071 beschrieben. Die in den genannten Dokumenten beschriebenen Vorrichtungen sind insbesondere für Kinder im Kindergartenalter gedacht, welche noch nicht gelernt haben, Schnürsenkel selbständig zu schnüren, und sollen das Schnüren von Schuhen erleichtern oder überflüssig machen.Proposals for such devices are described in EP-0 314 628 A2, FR 1 518 038, DE 42 09 425 C1 and US 3,500,508, US 3,345,707 and US 948 071. The devices described in the cited documents are intended in particular for children of kindergarten age who have not yet learned how to lace shoelaces independently and are intended to make it easier or unnecessary to lace up shoes.

Jedoch weisen die bekannten Vorrichtungen eine Reihe von Nachteilen auf. Oft bestehen die bekannten Vorrichtungen aus relativ vielen Einzelteilen, eine Tatsache, die die Produktionskosten erhöht und zu einem frühen Verschleiß der Vorrichtungen führen kann. Insbesondere weisen manche der bekannten Vorrichtungen Federmittel zur Arretierung der Schnürsenkel auf, so daß beim Nachlassen der Federeigenschaften der Federmittel die Vorrichtungen unbrauchbar werden. Desweiteren fixieren die bekannten Vorrichtungen die Schnürsenkel nur in einem relativ kleinen Bereich des Schnürsenkels, mit der Folge, daß die Fixierung der Schnürsenkel relativ schwach ist und ein großer Teil der Schnürsenkel ungeschützt zugänglich bleibt. Dies führte insbesondere bei hochschaftigem Schuhwerk mit entsprechend langen Schnürsenkeln zu Problemen.However, the known devices have a number of disadvantages. The known devices often consist of a relatively large number of individual parts, a fact which increases the production costs and can lead to early wear of the devices. In particular, some of the known devices have spring means for locking the shoelaces, so that when the spring properties of the spring means decrease, the devices become unusable. Furthermore, the known devices fix the shoelaces only in a relatively small area of the shoelace, with the result that the fixation of the shoelaces is relatively weak and a large part of the shoelaces remains accessible without protection. This led to problems, in particular with high-heeled footwear with long shoelaces.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine verbesserte Vorrichtung zur Arretierung von Schnürsenkeln bereitzustellen, die die Nachteile der bekannten Vorrichtungen vermeidet. Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine Vorrichtung zur Arretierung von Schnürsenkeln gelöst, welche durch folgende Merkmale gekennzeichnet ist:
ein Basiselement enthaltend ein erstes Flächengebilde und eine von dem ersten Flächengebilde vorstehende Nabe sowie mindestens zwei von der Nabe beabstandete Öffnungen in dem ersten Flächengebilde; und
ein Kappenelement enthaltend ein zweites Flächengebilde, das dem ersten Flächengebilde des Basiselements im wesentlichen beabstandet gegenüberliegt, und mindestens zwei Öffnungen in dem zweiten Flächengebilde,
wobei das Kappenelement und das Basiselement so miteinander verbunden sind, daß das Kappenelement und das Basiselement gegeneinander verdrehbar sind und in mindestens einer Position des Kappenelements gegenüber dem Basiselement zwei Öffnungen des Basiselements mit zwei weiteren Öffnungen des Kappenelements derart zusammenwirken, daß ein Endbereich eines Schnürsenkels durch ein Paar zusammenwirkender Öffnungen und ein anderer Endbereich desselben Schnürsenkels oder eines weiteren Schnürsenkels durch ein anderes Paar zusammenwirkender Öffnungen hindurchführbar und die Endbereiche durch ein Verdrehen des Kappenelements gegenüber dem Basiselement und/oder durch ein Verdrehen des Basiselements gegenüber dem Kappenelement auf die Nabe aufwickelbar sind.The present invention is therefore based on the object of providing an improved device for locking laces which avoids the disadvantages of the known devices. This object is achieved according to the invention by a device for locking laces, which is characterized by the following features:
a base element containing a first sheet and a hub protruding from the first sheet and at least two openings spaced from the hub in the first sheet; and
a cap element containing a second sheet which is substantially spaced apart from the first sheet of the base element and at least two openings in the second sheet,
wherein the cap element and the base element are connected to one another in such a way that the cap element and the base element are rotatable relative to one another and in at least one position of the cap element relative to the base element two openings of the base element interact with two further openings of the cap element such that an end region of a shoelace through a A pair of cooperating openings and another end region of the same shoelace or a further shoelace can be passed through another pair of interacting openings and the end regions can be wound onto the hub by rotating the cap element relative to the base element and / or by rotating the base element relative to the cap element.

Das Aufwickeln der Endbereiche des Schnürsenkels ermöglicht eine sichere und unkomplizierte Arretierung der Endbereiche der Schnürsenkel, welche somit weitgehend vor Verschleiß durch Knicken, Scheren oder Reißen bewahrt sind. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung ermöglicht das Aufwickeln der Endbereiche des Schnürsenkels beispielsweise durch eine einfache Drehung des Kappenelements gegenüber dem Basiselement, so daß auf weitere Einzelteile, insbesondere Federmittel verzichtet werden kann. Dies gestattet eine einfache und verschleißfreie Handhabung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.The winding up of the end regions of the shoelace enables a secure and uncomplicated locking of the end regions of the shoelaces, which are thus largely protected against wear due to kinking, shearing or tearing. The device according to the invention enables the end regions of the shoelace to be wound up, for example, by simply rotating the cap element relative to the base element, so that further individual parts, in particular spring means, can be dispensed with. This permits simple and wear-free handling of the device according to the invention.

Dabei ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Endbereich eines oder mehrerer Schnürsenkel durch ein Verdrehen des Kappenelements gegenüber dem Basiselement und/oder durch ein Verdrehen des Basiselements gegenüber dem Kappenelement auf die Nabe sich überkreuzend aufwickelbar sind.It is advantageous if the end region of one or more shoelaces can be wound onto one another in a crossing manner by rotating the cap element relative to the base element and / or by rotating the base element relative to the cap element.

Es ist bevorzugt, wenn jeweils zwei Öffnungen im ersten Flächengebilde des Basiselements und im zweiten Flächengebilde des Kappenelements vorgesehen sind, wobei sich zwei Öffnungen in dem ersten Flächengebilde des Basiselements und im Kappenelement in Bezug auf die Nabe bevorzugt diametral und mit gleichem Abstand von der Nabe gegenüberliegen.It is preferred if two openings are provided in each of the first flat structure of the base element and in the second flat structure of the cap element, two openings in the first flat structure of the base element and in the cap element preferably being diametrically opposed and at the same distance from the hub .

Dabei ist es besonders bevorzugt, wenn die Öffnungen einen möglichst großen Abstand von der Nabe aufweisen und somit bevorzugt am äußeren Ende des ersten und zweiten Flächengebildes angeordnet sind.It is particularly preferred if the openings are as far apart as possible from the hub and are therefore preferably arranged at the outer end of the first and second flat structure.

In einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung weißt das erste Flächengebilde des Basiselements und/oder das zweite Flächengebilde des Kappenelements einen Randbereich so auf, daß sich das erste und das zweite Flächengebilde berühren und eine geschlossene Einheit aus Kappenelement und Basiselement vorliegt. Dadurch werden die Endbereiche der Schnürsenkel vor Verschmutzung und Einwirkungen von außen geschützt, wodurch eine größere Sicherheit bei der Anwendung (z.B. Laufen durch Gestrüpp oder Unterholz) der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung entsteht.In a preferred development of the device according to the invention, the first flat structure of the base element and / or the second flat structure of the cap element has an edge area in such a way that the first and the second flat structure touch and a closed unit consisting of the cap element and the base element is present. This protects the end regions of the shoelaces from dirt and external influences, which results in greater safety when using the device according to the invention (e.g. walking through scrub or undergrowth).

Weiterhin ist es bevorzugt, wenn das erste Flächengebilde des Basiselements mit einem wulstförmigen, elastischen Rand versehen ist. Der wulstförmigen, elastischen Rand ermöglicht gute Anpassung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung an das Schuhwerk des Trägers, was angenehme Trageigenschaften zur Folge hat. Außerdem kann der wulstförmigen, elastische Rand so ausgebildet sein, daß er mit dem Rand des Kappenelements zusammenwirkt, so daß ein dichter Abschluß der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung vorliegt.It is further preferred if the first flat structure of the base element is provided with a bead-shaped, elastic edge. The bead-shaped, elastic edge allows the device according to the invention to be adapted well to the wearer's footwear, which results in pleasant wearing properties Consequence. In addition, the bead-shaped, elastic edge can be designed so that it cooperates with the edge of the cap element, so that there is a tight seal of the device according to the invention.

Es ist besonders bevorzugt, wenn das zweite Flächengebilde des Kappenelements an der Nabe ablösbar befestigt ist. In einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung weißt die Nabe eine Bohrung auf und das zweite Flächengebilde des Kappenelements ist mittels eines stiftförmigen Befestigungsmittels, welches in die Bohrung in der Nabe einsetzbar ist, mit dem Basiselement drehbar verbunden.It is particularly preferred if the second flat structure of the cap element is detachably attached to the hub. In a preferred development of the device according to the invention, the hub has a bore and the second flat structure of the cap element is rotatably connected to the base element by means of a pin-shaped fastening means which can be inserted into the bore in the hub.

Es ist besonders bevorzugt, wenn die Nabe eine Umfangsnut zur Aufnahme von Schnürsenkelwindungen aufweist. Bei den ersten Drehungen des Kappenelements gegenüber dem Basiselement verklemmen sich einige Bereiche der beiden Schnürbänder in der Umfangsnut und werden durch das weitere Auf- bzw. Umwinkeln mit den restlichen Schnürsenkelenden gesichert. Somit entsteht eine besonders sichere Arretierung der Schnürsenkel. Wenn die Umfangsnut mit einer Zahnung versehen ist und/oder die Umfangsnut einen V-förmigen, sich zum Inneren der Nabe verjüngenden Querschnitt aufweist, wird dieser Effekt noch zusätzlich verstärkt.It is particularly preferred if the hub has a circumferential groove for receiving shoelaces. During the first rotations of the cap element relative to the base element, some areas of the two laces bind in the circumferential groove and are secured with the remaining ends of the shoelaces by further upward or angling. This creates a particularly secure locking of the laces. If the circumferential groove is provided with teeth and / or the circumferential groove has a V-shaped cross-section which tapers towards the inside of the hub, this effect is further enhanced.

Zur einfacheren Handhabung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung weist das Kappenelement auf seiner Oberseite bevorzugt ein Profil auf, um das Verdrehen des Kappenelements zu erleichtern. Ebenso ist es nützlich, wenn das Kappenelement und das Basiselement Markierungen zur Erleichterung des Hindurchführen der Endbereiche zumindest eines Schnürsenkels durch die Paare von zusammenwirkenden Öffnungen des Basiselements und des Kappenelements aufweisen.To simplify handling of the device according to the invention, the cap element preferably has a profile on its upper side in order to facilitate twisting of the cap element. It is also useful if the cap member and the base member have markings to facilitate passage of the end portions of at least one shoelace through the pairs of cooperating openings of the base member and the cap member.

Die beiliegenden Zeichnungen und die folgende Beschreibung dienen der weiteren Erläuterung der Erfindung. Es zeigen:

Fig.1
eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung sowie eine der möglichen Anordnungen der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung an einem hochschaftigen Schuh;
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einen Schnitt längs der Linie II-II von Fig.1 durch die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung von Fig.1; und
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einen Schnitt durch die einzelnen Bestandteile der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.
The accompanying drawings and the following description serve to further explain the invention. Show it:
Fig. 1
a device according to the invention and one of the possible arrangements of the device according to the invention on a high-shaft shoe;
Fig. 2
a section along the line II-II of Figure 1 through the inventive device of Figure 1; and
Fig. 3
a section through the individual components of the device according to the invention.

Fig.1 zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 und deren mögliche Anordnung an einem hochschaftigen Schuh 2. Der hochschaftigen Schuh 2 wird mittels des Schnürsenkels 3 am Fuß bzw. Bein des Trägers befestigt. Zur Arretierung der Schnürsenkelenden 4 ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 vorgesehen. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 umfaßt das Kappenelement 5 und das Basiselement 6. Das Basiselement 6 besitzt ein erstes Flächengebilde mit einer von dem ersten Flächengebilde vorstehenden Nabe und mindestens zwei von der Nabe beabstandeten Öffnungen in dem ersten Flächengebilde (Fig. 2 und 3). Das Kappenelement 5 besitzt ein zweites Flächengebilde 7, das an der Nabe (Fig. 2 und 3) des Basiselements 6 drehbar mit dem Basiselement 6 verbunden ist und dem ersten Flächengebilde des Basiselements 6 gegenüberliegt, wobei mindestens zwei beabstandete Öffnungen 11 in dem zweiten Flächengebilde 7 so vorgesehen sind, daß bei mindestens einer Position des Kappenelements 5 gegenüber dem Basiselement 6 zwei Öffnungen im ersten Flächengebilde des Basiselements (Fig. 2 und 3) mit zwei Öffnungen 11 im zweiten Flächengebilde 7 des Kappenelements 6 fluchten. Zur Verbesserung der Trageeigenschaften der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 1 ist am Basiselement 6 ein wulstförmiger Rand 8 angebracht. Weiterhin weist das zweite Flächengebilde 7 des Kappenelements 5 einen Rand 9 auf der auf seiner Oberseite mit einem Profil 10 versehen ist. Dies erleichtert ein Verdrehen des Kappenelements 5 gegenüber dem Basiselement 6.1 shows a device 1 according to the invention and its possible arrangement on a high-shaft shoe 2. The high-shaft shoe 2 is fastened to the foot or leg of the wearer by means of the shoelace 3. The device 1 according to the invention is provided for locking the shoelace ends 4. The device 1 according to the invention comprises the cap element 5 and the base element 6. The base element 6 has a first flat structure with a hub projecting from the first flat structure and at least two openings in the first flat structure spaced from the hub (FIGS. 2 and 3). The cap element 5 has a second flat structure 7, which is rotatably connected to the base element 6 at the hub (FIGS. 2 and 3) of the base element 6 and lies opposite the first flat structure of the base element 6, with at least two spaced openings 11 in the second flat structure 7 are provided so that at least one position of the cap element 5 relative to the base element 6, two openings in the first sheet of the base element (FIGS. 2 and 3) are aligned with two openings 11 in the second sheet 7 of the cap element 6. To improve the wearing properties of the device 1 according to the invention, there is a bead-shaped edge 8 on the base element 6 appropriate. Furthermore, the second flat structure 7 of the cap element 5 has an edge 9 on which a profile 10 is provided on its upper side. This facilitates turning the cap element 5 with respect to the base element 6.

Bei der Anwendung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 1 sind lediglich zwei Öffnungen 11 im zweiten Flächengebilde 7 des Kappenelements 5 mit zwei Öffnungen im ersten Flächengebilde des Basiselements (Fig. 2 und 3) in Übereinstimmung zu bringen. Dazu dienen die Markierung 21 auf dem Kappenelement 5 und die Markierung 22 auf dem Rand 8 des Basiselements 6. Stimmen die beiden Markierungen überein, so kann jeweils ein Schnürsenkelende 4 durch jeweils ein Paar gegenüberliegender, fluchtenden Öffnungen 11, 17 geführt werden. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 wird dann entlang der beiden Schnürsenkelenden 4 gegen den Schuh 2 gedrückt. Durch einfache Drehung des Kappenelements 5 gegenüber dem Basiselement 6 werden die Endbereiche 4 eines Schnürsenkels 3 um die Nabe (Fig. 2 und 3) des Basiselements 6 aufgewickelt. Dabei werden die durch gegenüberliegender, fluchtenden Öffnungen geführten Endbereiche 4 des Schnürsenkels 3 in die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 gezogen. Die dann noch aus den Öffnungen 11 des Kappenelement 5 vorstehenden, kurzen Reste der Schnürsenkelenden 4 können verknotet oder mit Universalspitzen versehen werden.When using the device 1 according to the invention, only two openings 11 in the second flat structure 7 of the cap element 5 are to be brought into line with two openings in the first flat structure of the base element (FIGS. 2 and 3). The marking 21 on the cap element 5 and the marking 22 on the edge 8 of the base element 6 serve this purpose. If the two markings match, one shoelace end 4 can be passed through a pair of opposing, aligned openings 11, 17. The device 1 according to the invention is then pressed against the shoe 2 along the two shoelace ends 4. By simply rotating the cap element 5 with respect to the base element 6, the end regions 4 of a shoelace 3 are wound around the hub (FIGS. 2 and 3) of the base element 6. The end regions 4 of the shoelace 3 which are guided through opposite, aligned openings are drawn into the device 1 according to the invention. The short remnants of the shoelace ends 4 which then still protrude from the openings 11 of the cap element 5 can be knotted or provided with universal tips.

Fig. 2 zeigt einen Schnitt längs der Linie II-II von Fig.1 durch die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung von Fig.1. Wie bereits in Zusammenhang mit Fig.1 dargestellt, umfaßt die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 das Kappenelement 5 und das Basiselement 6. Das Basiselement 6 besitzt das erstes Flächengebilde 12 mit einer von dem ersten Flächengebilde 12 vorstehenden Nabe 13. Die Nabe 13 weist eine Umfangsnut 14 mit einer Zahnung 15 auf. Das erste Flächengebilde besitzt weiterhin zwei von der Nabe 13 beabstandeten Öffnungen 17. Das Kappenelement 5 besitzt ein zweites Flächengebilde 7, das über die Nabe 13 des Basiselements 6 drehbar mit dem Basiselement 6 verbunden ist und dem ersten Flächengebilde 12 des Basiselements 6 gegenüberliegt, wobei mindestens zwei beabstandete Öffnungen 11 in dem zweiten Flächengebilde 7 so vorgesehen sind, daß bei mindestens einer Position des Kappenelements 5 gegenüber dem Basiselement 6 zwei Öffnungen im ersten Flächengebilde 12 des Basiselements 6 mit zwei Öffnungen 11 im zweiten Flächengebilde 7 des Kappenelements 5 fluchten.Fig. 2 shows a section along the line II-II of Fig.1 through the inventive device of Fig.1. As already shown in connection with FIG. 1, the device 1 according to the invention comprises the cap element 5 and the base element 6. The base element 6 has the first flat structure 12 with a hub 13 projecting from the first flat structure 12. The hub 13 has a circumferential groove 14 a set of 15 teeth. The first sheet further has two openings 17 spaced from the hub 13 Cap member 5 has a second sheet 7, which is rotatably connected to the base member 6 via the hub 13 of the base member 6 and opposite the first sheet 12 of the base member 6, at least two spaced openings 11 being provided in the second sheet 7 so that at At least one position of the cap element 5 with respect to the base element 6, two openings in the first flat structure 12 of the base element 6 are aligned with two openings 11 in the second flat structure 7 of the cap element 5.

Wurden die Endbereiche 4 des Schnürsenkels 3 durch fluchtenden Öffnungspaare 11, 17 geführt und das Kappenelement 5 gegen Basiselement um 180° verdreht, so ergibt sich die in Fig.2 dargestellte Situation. Bei den ersten Drehungen des Kappenelements 5 gegenüber dem Basiselement 6 überkreuzen und verklemmen sich einige Bereiche des beiden Endbereiche 4 des Schnürsenkels 3 in der Umfangsnut 14 und werden durch das weitere Auf- bzw. Umwinkeln mit den restlichen Schnürsenkelenden 4 gesichert. Somit entsteht eine besonders sichere Arretierung der Schnürsenkel 3. Da die Umfangsnut 14 mit einer Zahnung 15 versehen ist und einen V-förmigen, sich zum Inneren der Nabe verjüngenden Querschnitt aufweist, wird dieser Effekt noch zusätzlich verstärkt.If the end regions 4 of the shoelace 3 have been guided through aligned pairs of openings 11, 17 and the cap element 5 has been rotated by 180 ° relative to the base element, the situation shown in FIG. 2 results. During the first rotations of the cap element 5 with respect to the base element 6, some regions of the two end regions 4 of the shoelace 3 cross and jam in the circumferential groove 14 and are secured by the further upward or angling over with the remaining shoelace ends 4. This results in a particularly secure locking of the shoelaces 3. Since the circumferential groove 14 is provided with teeth 15 and has a V-shaped cross section which tapers towards the inside of the hub, this effect is further enhanced.

Weiterhin ist der wulstförmigen, elastische Rand 8 so ausgebildet, daß er mit dem Rand 9 des Kappenelements 5 zusammenwirkt, so daß ein dichter Abschluß der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 1 vorliegt. Der wulstförmigen, elastische Rand 8 kann mittels eines Klebers am ersten Flächengebilde 12 des Basiselements befestigt sein. Der Randbereich 9 des Kappenelements 5 ist so ausgebildet, daß er das erste Flächengebilde 12 des Basiselements 6 berührt, so daß eine geschlossene Einheit aus dem Kappenelement 5 und dem Basiselement 6 vorliegt. Dadurch werden die Endbereiche 4 der Schnürsenkel 3 vor Verschmutzung und Einwirkungen von außen geschützt, wodurch eine größere Sicherheit bei der Anwendung (z.B. Laufen durch Gestrüpp oder Unterholz) der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 1 entsteht.Furthermore, the bead-shaped, elastic edge 8 is designed such that it cooperates with the edge 9 of the cap element 5, so that the device 1 according to the invention is sealed. The bead-shaped, elastic edge 8 can be attached to the first sheet 12 of the base element by means of an adhesive. The edge region 9 of the cap element 5 is designed such that it touches the first flat structure 12 of the base element 6, so that a closed unit consisting of the cap element 5 and the base element 6 is present. As a result, the end regions 4 of the shoelaces 3 are protected from contamination and external influences protected, which results in greater safety when using (for example walking through undergrowth or undergrowth) the device 1 according to the invention.

Fig.3 zeigt einen Schnitt durch die einzelnen Bestandteile der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 1. Zur sicheren, aber lösbaren Befestigung des Kappenelements 5 an der Nabe 13 des Basiselements 6 weist das zweite Flächengebilde 7 des Kappenelements 5 einen Vorsprung 23 auf, der eine Bohrung 24 mit einer Windung 25 zur Aufnahme der Schraube 16 besitzt. Der Vorsprung 23 paßt in eine Aussparung 26 in der Nabe 13 des Basiselements 6. Die Nabe 13 enthält ebenfalls eine Bohrung 18, in die Schraube 16 einsteckbar ist, so daß sie in die Windung 25 im Vorsprung 23 des Kappenelements 5 eindrehbar ist. Bei einer Verdrehung des Kappenelements 5 gegenüber dem Basiselement dreht sich die Schraube 16 in der Bohrung 18 der Nabe 13 mit dem Kappenelement 5.3 shows a section through the individual components of the device 1 according to the invention. For secure but releasable attachment of the cap element 5 to the hub 13 of the base element 6, the second flat structure 7 of the cap element 5 has a projection 23 which has a bore 24 with a Has winding 25 for receiving the screw 16. The projection 23 fits into a recess 26 in the hub 13 of the base element 6. The hub 13 also contains a bore 18 into which screw 16 can be inserted, so that it can be screwed into the turn 25 in the projection 23 of the cap element 5. When the cap element 5 is rotated relative to the base element, the screw 16 in the bore 18 of the hub 13 rotates with the cap element 5.

Das Basiselement 6 weist am seinem äußeren Umfang eine Führung 27 auf, in der der Randbereich 9 des Kappenelements 5 geführt wird, so eine geschlossene Einheit aus Kappenelement 5 und Basiselement 6 vorliegt.The base element 6 has on its outer circumference a guide 27 in which the edge region 9 of the cap element 5 is guided, so that there is a closed unit consisting of the cap element 5 and the base element 6.

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Vorrichtung (1) zur Arretierung von Endbereichen (4) zumindest eines Schnürsenkels (3), gekennzeichnet durch folgende Merkmale:
ein Basiselement (6) enthaltend ein erstes Flächengebilde (12) und eine von dem ersten Flächengebilde (12) vorstehende Nabe (13) sowie mindestens zwei von der Nabe (13) beabstandete Öffnungen (17) in dem ersten Flächengebilde (12); und
ein Kappenelement (5) enthaltend ein zweites Flächengebilde (7), das dem ersten Flächengebilde (12) des Basiselements (6) im wesentlichen beabstandet gegenüberliegt, und mindestens zwei Öffnungen (11) in dem zweiten Flächengebilde (7),
wobei das Kappenelement (5) und das Basiselement (6) so miteinander verbunden sind, daß das Kappenelement (5) und das Basiselement (6) gegeneinander verdrehbar sind und in mindestens einer Position des Kappenelements (5) gegenüber dem Basiselement (6) zwei Öffnungen (17) des Basiselements (6) mit zwei weiteren Öffnungen (11) des Kappenelements (5) derart zusammenwirken, daß ein Endbereich (4) eines Schnürsenkels (3) durch ein Paar zusammenwirkender Öffnungen (11, 17) und ein anderer Endbereich (4) desselben Schnürsenkels (3) oder eines weiteren Schnürsenkels durch ein anderes Paar zusammenwirkender Öffnungen (11, 17) hindurchführbar und die Endbereiche (4) durch ein Verdrehen des Kappenelements (5) gegenüber dem Basiselement (6) und/oder durch ein Verdrehen des Basiselements (6) gegenüber dem Kappenelement (5) auf die Nabe (13) aufwickelbar sind.Device (1) for locking end regions (4) of at least one shoelace (3), characterized by the following features:
a base element (6) containing a first sheet (12) and a hub (13) projecting from the first sheet (12) and at least two openings (17) spaced from the hub (13) in the first sheet (12); and
a cap element (5) containing a second sheet (7) which is substantially spaced apart from the first sheet (12) of the base element (6) and at least two openings (11) in the second sheet (7),
wherein the cap element (5) and the base element (6) are connected to one another in such a way that the cap element (5) and the base element (6) can be rotated relative to one another and two openings in at least one position of the cap element (5) relative to the base element (6) (17) of the base element (6) interact with two further openings (11) of the cap element (5) such that one end region (4) of a shoelace (3) through a pair of interacting openings (11, 17) and another end region (4 ) of the same shoelace (3) or another shoelace can be passed through another pair of interacting openings (11, 17) and the end regions (4) by rotating the cap element (5) relative to the base element (6) and / or by rotating the base element (6) relative to the cap element (5) on the hub (13) can be wound. Vorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Endbereiche (4) durch ein Verdrehen des Kappenelements (5) gegenüber dem Basiselement (6) und/oder durch ein Verdrehen des Basiselements (6) gegenüber dem Kappenelement (5) sich überkreuzend auf die Nabe (13) aufwickelbar sind.Device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the end regions (4) intersect each other by rotating the cap element (5) relative to the base element (6) and / or by rotating the base element (6) relative to the cap element (5) can be wound onto the hub (13). Vorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jeweils zwei Öffnungen (11, 17) im ersten Flächengebilde (12) des Basiselements (6) und im zweiten Flächengebilde (7) des Kappenelements (5) vorgesehen sind.Device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that two openings (11, 17) are provided in the first flat structure (12) of the base element (6) and in the second flat structure (7) of the cap element (5). Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sich zwei Öffnungen (11, 17) in dem ersten Flächengebilde (12) des Basiselements (6) und im zweiten Flächengebilde (7) Kappenelement (5) in bezug auf die Nabe (13) diametral und mit gleichem Abstand von der Nabe (13) gegenüberliegen.Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two openings (11, 17) in the first flat structure (12) of the base element (6) and in the second flat structure (7) cap element (5) with respect to the hub (13) diametrically opposite and at the same distance from the hub (13). Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Öffnungen (11, 17) am äußeren Ende des ersten (12) und zweiten (7) Flächengebildes angeordnet sind.Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the openings (11, 17) are arranged at the outer end of the first (12) and second (7) fabric. Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das erste Flächengebilde (12) des Basiselements (6) und/oder das zweite Flächengebilde (7) des Kappenelements (5) einen Randbereich (9) so aufweist, daß sich das erste (12) und das zweite (7) Flächengebilde berühren und eine geschlossene Einheit aus Kappenelement (5) und Basiselement (6) vorliegt.Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first flat structure (12) of the base element (6) and / or the second flat structure (7) of the cap element (5) has an edge region (9) so that the touch the first (12) and the second (7) fabric and there is a closed unit consisting of the cap element (5) and the base element (6). Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das erste Flächengebilde (12) des Basiselements (6) mit einem wulstförmigen, elastischen Rand (8) versehen ist.Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first flat structure (12) of the base element (6) is provided with a bead-shaped, elastic edge (8). Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das zweite Flächengebilde (7) des Kappenelements (5) an der Nabe (13) lösbar befestigt ist.Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second flat structure (7) of the cap element (5) is releasably attached to the hub (13). Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Nabe (13) eine Bohrung (18) aufweist und das zweite Flächengebilde (7) des Kappenelements (5) mittels eines stiftförmigen Befestigungsmittels (16), welches in die Bohrung (18) in der Nabe (13) einsetzbar ist, mit dem Basiselement (6) drehbar verbunden ist.Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hub (13) has a bore (18) and the second flat structure (7) of the cap element (5) by means of a pin-shaped fastening means (16) which is inserted into the bore ( 18) can be inserted in the hub (13) and is rotatably connected to the base element (6). Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Nabe (13) eine Umfangsnut (14) zur Aufnahme von Schnürsenkelwindungen aufweist.Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hub (13) has a circumferential groove (14) for receiving shoelaces. Vorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Umfangsnut (14) mit einer Zahnung (15) versehen ist.Device (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the circumferential groove (14) is provided with teeth (15). Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 10 oder 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Umfangsnut (14) einen V-förmigen, sich zum Inneren der Nabe (13) verjüngenden Querschnitt aufweist.Device (1) according to one of claims 10 or 11, characterized in that the circumferential groove (14) has a V-shaped cross section which tapers towards the interior of the hub (13). Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Kappenelement (5) auf seiner Oberseite ein Profil (10) zur Erleichterung des Verdrehens des Kappenelements (5) aufweist.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cap element (5) has a profile (10) on its upper side to facilitate twisting of the cap element (5). Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Kappenelement (5) und das Basiselement (6) Markierungen (21, 22) zur Erleichterung des Hindurchführen der Endbereiche (4) zumindest eines Schnürsenkels (3) durch die Paare von zusammenwirkenden Öffnungen (11, 17) des Basiselements (6) und des Kappenelements (5) aufweisen.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cap element (5) and the base element (6) markings (21, 22) to facilitate the passage of the end regions (4) of at least one shoelace (3) through the pairs of interacting openings ( 11, 17) of the base element (6) and the cap element (5).
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