EP0723746A1 - Verschlussvorrichtung, insbesondere für Sportschuhe - Google Patents

Verschlussvorrichtung, insbesondere für Sportschuhe Download PDF

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EP0723746A1
EP0723746A1 EP96100486A EP96100486A EP0723746A1 EP 0723746 A1 EP0723746 A1 EP 0723746A1 EP 96100486 A EP96100486 A EP 96100486A EP 96100486 A EP96100486 A EP 96100486A EP 0723746 A1 EP0723746 A1 EP 0723746A1
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flap
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Massimo Foffano
Cecilia Pamio
Riccardo Perotto
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Nordica SpA
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C1/00—Shoe lacing fastenings

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  • the present invention relates to a fastening device, particularly for sports shoes provided with laces, such as for example snowboarding boots, climbing boots, trekking boots, or skating boots.
  • Sports shoes that use laces are currently fastened with rings that are applied to the pair of flaps to be joined approximately in a symmetrical fashion with respect to the longitudinal median axis of the upper, and with two lace locking hooks that are also applied at the flaps to be joined and affect the foot instep region.
  • the rings allow an easy sliding of the lace, whereas the hooks allow to lock said lace, preventing it from sliding and thus presetting the intended degree of fastening on the metatarsal region.
  • Said hooks are also usually larger than the other hooks used to guide the lace and have such a shape that the lace is coupled to said hooks by interference or in a snap-acting fashion, so as to produce a friction that is greater than the tension applied to the lace, so as to lock it in the selected position.
  • the aim of the present invention is therefore to solve the described technical problems, eliminating the drawbacks of the mentioned prior art by providing a device that allows to achieve optimum fastening also, and most of all, at the foot instep region, in order to optimally lock the heel inside the shoe.
  • an important object is to provide a device that is structurally very simple and allows the user to achieve locking quickly and easily, especially in the foot instep region.
  • Another important object is to provide a device that is reliable and safe in use.
  • Another object is to provide a device that has low costs and can be manufactured with conventional machines and equipment.
  • a fastening device for sports shoes with laces comprising at least one first pair of locking elements that are associated with a first flap and a second flap to be joined of said shoe, characterized in that it comprises at least one second pair of guiding elements that are associated with said first and second flaps to be joined, each one of said first and second pairs of locking and guiding elements being arranged at a same directrix.
  • the fastening device is associated with a sports shoe, designated by the reference numeral 1, such as for example a snowboarding boot, climbing boot, trekking boot, or skating boot, which comprises laces that, for the sake of convenience in exposition, are referenced as first lace 2a and second lace 2b.
  • the shoe In a region of an upper 3 that affects the metatarsal region and is proximate to edges 4a and 4b of a first flap 5 and of a second flap 6 to be joined, the shoe has a plurality of guiding elements, such as eyelets 7. As an alternative, it is possible to provide other guiding elements, such as rings or hooks.
  • a plurality of guiding elements such as hooks 9 for the sliding engagement of the first and second laces, are also provided at the tibial region 8, proximate to edges 4a and 4b of first flap 5 and of second flap 6 to be joined.
  • the fastening device comprises a first pair of locking elements 10a and 10b for the laces.
  • Each locking element consists of a hook, with which one of said first and second laces engages by interference or in a snap-acting fashion.
  • the pair of locking elements 10a and 10b is associated with a region of upper 3 that is proximate, but not adjacent, to edges 4a and 4b of first flap 5 and of second flap 6 in the foot instep region 11, producing a friction force against the lace that is greater than the tension that acts on said lace portion, thus locking it in the selected position.
  • the device also comprises at least one second pair of guiding elements 12a and 12b, each of which is arranged proximate to edges 4a and 4b of first flap 5 and of second flap 6 in the interspace between the edges and the first pair of locking elements 10a and 10b.
  • Each one of said first and second pairs of locking and guiding elements is arranged at a same directrix 13.
  • first directrix 13 forms an angle ⁇ with respect to the resting plane of the sole 14 of shoe 1; said angle ⁇ is preferably between 30 o and 60 o , considering a counterclockwise rotation as positive.
  • the use of the device is as follows: after affecting the last eyelet 7 located ahead of the foot instep region 11 at second flap 6, a portion of first lace 2a is engaged with guiding element 12a that is provided at first flap 5 and is then carried over to engage locking element 10b that is located on second flap 6.
  • first lace and the second lace are made to interact with hooks 9 and then tied.
  • the guiding elements allow to make the lace slide also in the region affected by the locking elements, before engaging them.
  • the fastening device thus obtained therefore allows to position the foot in the most correct condition, in relation to the sport, and to maintain the engagement in the selected position throughout sports practice.
  • the inclination along the directrix 13 arranged at 45 o with respect to the sole resting plane of the shoe ensures correct positioning of the heel inside the shoe.
  • the materials employed, as well as the dimensions of the components of the device may be any according to the requirements.

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EP96100486A 1995-01-27 1996-01-15 Verschlussvorrichtung, insbesondere für Sportschuhe Withdrawn EP0723746A1 (de)

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IT95TV000009A IT1279259B1 (it) 1995-01-27 1995-01-27 Dispositivo di serraggio, particolarmente per calzature sportive
ITTV950009 1995-01-27

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Cited By (7)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2770379A1 (fr) * 1997-11-05 1999-05-07 Rossignol Sa Chaussure haute destinee a la pratique du sport comportant un dispositif de lacage ameliore
EP0943250A1 (de) * 1998-02-23 1999-09-22 Shimano Industrial Co., Ltd. Schnellschnürverschluss für Snowboardstiefel
US6119372A (en) * 1998-02-23 2000-09-19 Shimano, Inc. Snowboard boot power lacing configuration
US6305103B1 (en) 2000-02-29 2001-10-23 Gravis Footwear, Inc. Footwear including a locking component
US6467193B1 (en) * 2001-08-03 2002-10-22 Shimano Inc. Boot liner
WO2004093589A1 (en) * 2003-04-24 2004-11-04 Tecnica S.P.A. Footwear with a lace fastening
EP2258230A1 (de) 2003-12-10 2010-12-08 The Burton Corporation Schnürverschluss für Schuhwerk

Citations (2)

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WO1985000959A1 (en) * 1983-08-23 1985-03-14 Kara International, Inc. Footwear lacing assembly
CH674445A5 (en) * 1988-01-28 1990-06-15 Raichle Sportschuh Ag Sports shoe or boot - has double ring clamping eyelet for laces, with two rings forming fastening with parallel pivot axles

Patent Citations (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1985000959A1 (en) * 1983-08-23 1985-03-14 Kara International, Inc. Footwear lacing assembly
CH674445A5 (en) * 1988-01-28 1990-06-15 Raichle Sportschuh Ag Sports shoe or boot - has double ring clamping eyelet for laces, with two rings forming fastening with parallel pivot axles

Cited By (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2770379A1 (fr) * 1997-11-05 1999-05-07 Rossignol Sa Chaussure haute destinee a la pratique du sport comportant un dispositif de lacage ameliore
EP0943250A1 (de) * 1998-02-23 1999-09-22 Shimano Industrial Co., Ltd. Schnellschnürverschluss für Snowboardstiefel
US6119372A (en) * 1998-02-23 2000-09-19 Shimano, Inc. Snowboard boot power lacing configuration
EP0937417A3 (de) * 1998-02-23 2001-06-27 Shimano Inc. Schnellschnürverschlusssystem für Snowboardschuhe
EP0937418A3 (de) * 1998-02-23 2001-07-04 Shimano Industrial Co., Ltd. Schnellschnürverschlusssystem für Snowboardschuhe
US6305103B1 (en) 2000-02-29 2001-10-23 Gravis Footwear, Inc. Footwear including a locking component
US6467193B1 (en) * 2001-08-03 2002-10-22 Shimano Inc. Boot liner
WO2004093589A1 (en) * 2003-04-24 2004-11-04 Tecnica S.P.A. Footwear with a lace fastening
US7908769B2 (en) 2003-04-24 2011-03-22 Tecnica S.P.A. Footwear with a lace fastening
EP2258230A1 (de) 2003-12-10 2010-12-08 The Burton Corporation Schnürverschluss für Schuhwerk

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