EP0878157B1 - Dispositif pour faciliter l'enfilage de chaussettes et articles vestimentaires similaires - Google Patents
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- EP0878157B1 EP0878157B1 EP98810187A EP98810187A EP0878157B1 EP 0878157 B1 EP0878157 B1 EP 0878157B1 EP 98810187 A EP98810187 A EP 98810187A EP 98810187 A EP98810187 A EP 98810187A EP 0878157 B1 EP0878157 B1 EP 0878157B1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
- A47G25/90—Devices for domestic use for assisting in putting-on or pulling-off clothing, e.g. stockings or trousers
- A47G25/905—Devices for domestic use for assisting in putting-on or pulling-off clothing, e.g. stockings or trousers for stockings
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- the present invention relates generally to devices orthopedic.
- the present invention relates to a device for make it easier to put on socks and similar items of clothing such as socks or stockings for example.
- Patent document US5,513,783 describes a device to facilitate threading socks with two jaws that are inserted at the end upper sock open and tongue protruding to increase the opening of this sock. This device is relatively expensive to manufacture because it has three large hinged parts mutually.
- the document Thomas Hall US 3,991,920 relates to a device which, intended for facilitate the donning of stockings or socks, comprises, on the one hand, two jaws in the form of iron on horseback and, on the other hand, two operating levers which are pivotally mounted for allow the relative displacement of the two jaws.
- This type of device is designed to ensure the maintenance of a clothing item whose wall tubular must be previously rolled on itself, in particular to give it a certain outfit.
- the method of maintaining the item of clothing between the jaws obliges the user to release the clothing item of the device so as to be able to unroll it, then to bend way to unfold the said article.
- This type of device can therefore only be used by people who can bend over.
- this device can only be used to put on clothing articles, the wall of which tubular can be rolled on itself without significantly affecting the size of the opening intended for the engagement of a foot, which is the case of the stockings, but not of the socks.
- a result which the invention aims to obtain is a device which overcomes these drawbacks by allowing the maintenance of a clothing article without having to roll up its tubular wall on itself and by ensuring an effective maintenance of the article when a traction is exerted on the device to completely thread the article.
- Another result which the invention aims to obtain is a device whose operation is reliable and easy to understand.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a device for facilitate the donning of socks improved compared to these devices of the art prior.
- Figure 1 a side view of a device according to the invention with a sock slipped on and the two arms of the device separated.
- Figure 2 a side view of the device of Figure 1 with a sock slipped on and both arms close together to maintain sock.
- Figure 3 a front section of the lower portion of the device of figure 1.
- Figure 4 a perspective view of a device according to a second variant of the invention.
- sock In order to simplify the rest of the description and the claims, will then simply use the term sock to denote all shapes of socks, socks, stockings or pieces of clothing analogues.
- the device of the invention comprises two oblong arms 1, 2 articulated like a pincer.
- the arms can be made of metal, for example steel, aluminum, or in any other suitable and possibly anoxic metal, or in material molded or injected plastic. We will preferably take care to limit the weight of the entire device so that it can be manipulated even by severely disabled people.
- the length of the arms 1, 2 is sufficient to extend the user's arms to the ground without bending, or while bending falling only slightly.
- Both arms are articulated around a point pivot 3 constituted for example by an axis, a pin or a rivet, a Teflon washer (registered trademark) which can be used to limit wear of moving parts at the joint.
- each arm 1, 2 further comprises a handle 10, 20 of preferably covered with synthetic or natural material, such as rubber or leather.
- the handle is straight; a handful curved or a loop can however also be used.
- the lower end of the first arm 1 is provided with a first jaw 11 constituted in this example horseshoe fixed approximately at an angle straight relative to arm 1.
- the size of the horseshoe 11 corresponds approximately at the maximum opening that the open upper end can support 90 an ordinary size sock 9.
- the jaw 11 also preferably includes a stop portion 110 (particularly visible in FIG. 3) intended to retain the end upper of the sock 9 and thus prevent the bit 11 from pass completely inside the sock.
- the abutment portion 110 is in the example illustrated arranged over the entire periphery of the jaw 11; it would be however, it is also possible to use a smaller stop, for example a stop consisting of one or more discontinuous elements on the periphery of the jaws 11 or by an extra thickness of any suitable shape.
- a non-slip coating by example of a rubberized coating or a relief structure in the bit material.
- the lower end of the other arm 2 is provided with a second jaw 21 whose shape corresponds approximately to the first bit 11.
- the internal dimension of the second jaw 21 corresponds substantially to the external dimension of the first jaw 11.
- At least the internal face 211 of the second jaw 21 may optionally be covered with rubber or a other non-slip coating.
- the external face 111 of the first jaw in this preferred variant has an annular projection 112 coming to be housed in the closed position in a corresponding groove 212 of the second jaw 21, so as to better retain the sock.
- this arrangement could be reversed: the projection would then be provided on the face internal 211 of the second jaw 21 to come and engage in a groove provided on the external face 111 of the first jaw 11.
- a peripheral projecting edge 113 on the outer edge of the first jaw 11 keeps the two jaws firmly assembled.
- the edge 113 may be disposed over the entire periphery of the first jaw 11, or preferably as shown only near the two free ends of the bit.
- the shape of the edge 113 makes it possible to close the two jaws with an audible click.
- the two jaws 11 and 21 are preferably made of material synthetic molded or injected, and assembled on arms 1 and 2 by gluing, tightening or riveting for example.
- Metal jaws 11 and 21 can however also be made in the context of this invention.
- the manufacture of separate jaws of the arms has the advantage compared to a construction monobloc to limit the size of the necessary injection molds.
- the first jaw 11 has the function of removing the opening 90 from the sock 9 while the second jaw 21 only serves to hold the sock against the first bit.
- the second jaw 21 could therefore in a variant be made of a horseshoe with two shorter strands than those of the first jaw 11, but nevertheless able to fit around the first jaw.
- the second arm 2 preferably comprises a foot 22 allowing the whole of the device vertically on the ground with both arms close together without it rocking.
- the device is in contact with the ground on the foot 22 and on the first and / or second jaw 11/21. This feature allows you to store the device vertically and therefore easily accessible without having to bend down.
- the second jaw also preferably includes a lug 23 on its lower surface, allowing you to remove your socks.
- the user wishing to put on a sock 9 puts it on first. its open upper end 90 on the first jaw 11, preferably with the front of the sock pointing in the same direction as the side bit 11 open.
- the sock is thus sufficiently open to allow the foot to pass thereafter.
- the two arms 1, 2 are then close together, so that the upper end of the sock is pinched between the external face 111 of the first jaw 11 and the internal face 211 of the second jaws 21.
- the two jaws preferably have sufficient elasticity to guarantee an effective hold of the sock.
- the stop 110 prevents this as soon as the sock goes up along the arm 1.
- the user can then easily pass the tip of the foot then the heel by the upper end 90 wide open of sock 9, then reassemble the sock along the calves by pulling the device up along the leg.
- the two arms 1, 2 are then separated from so as to release the sock.
- the second sock can then be put on in the same way.
- Socks 9 can be removed later by inserting the lug 23 between the calf and the sock to push the latter up to the heel.
- Figure 4 illustrates a device for putting on the socks according to a second variant of the invention, particularly suitable for manufacturing economical in very large series.
- the jaws 11, 21 and the arms 1, 2 are each made in a single molded or injected part.
- the use of arms also made of synthetic material makes it possible to adopt a more ergonomic and aesthetic than metal, while reducing weight of the device.
- This variant can naturally also be provided with a lug 23 for removing socks and a throat-protector assembly 112-212 to improve the maintenance of socks.
- the other features are identical to those of the first variant described.
- the device of the invention can be produced in several lengths suitable for people of different sizes. Likewise, devices with different jaw openings, corresponding to different foot size ranges can be offered. It is also possible, in the part of the present invention, to provide removable sets of jaws of different sizes.
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- Socks And Pantyhose (AREA)
- Holders For Apparel And Elements Relating To Apparel (AREA)
Description
- les mors sont chacun porté par l'une des extrémités d'un groupe d'extrémités et,
- les deux leviers montés à pivotement coopèrent chacun avec l'une des deux autres extrémités des pièces coulissantes de manière telle que l'actionnement de ces leviers engendre le déplacement relatif desdites pièces et donc celui des mors qu'elles portent.
Claims (10)
- Dispositif pour faciliter l'enfilage de chaussettes (9) et articles vestimentaires similaires, comportant deux mors (11, 21) en forme de fer à cheval qui, par action sur deux bras oblongs (1, 2) aptes à pivoter l'un par rapport à l'autre autour d'un point de pivotement (3), peuvent être rapprochés en vue du pincement de l'article vestimentaire,les bras (1, 2) constituent une tenaille, une extrémité (10, 20) de chaque bras d'un côté du point de pivotement constituant un manche tandis que l'extrémité de chaque bras de l'autre côté du point de pivotement porte un mors (11, 21),chaque mors (11, 12) est fixé approximativement perpendiculairement à l'extrémité du bras qui le porte,
ce dispositif étant caractérisé en ce quela forme du premier mors (11) permet de l'insérer dans l'extrémité ouverte (90) de la chaussette (9) de façon à la maintenir suffisamment ouverte pour y passer au moins la pointe du pied,le diamètre intérieur du second mors est approximativement égal au diamètre externe du premier mors de manière telle que ledit second mors (21) s'emboíte par pivotement autour du premier mors (11) lorsque les bras (1, 2) sont rapprochés, de façon à pouvoir pincer une chaussette (9) entre la face externe (111) dudit premier mors et la face interne (211) dudit second mors. - Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que ledit premier mors (11) comporte une bordure d'arrêt (110) destinée à venir en contact avec l'extrémité supérieure ouverte de la chaussette insérée, de manière à éviter que ledit premier mors puisse passer au fond de la chaussette.
- Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un des deux mors (11) comporte une saillie (112) apte à venir s'engager dans une gorge (212) prévue sur la face correspondante de l'autre mors (21).
- Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un des deux mors (11) comporte une arête saillante périphérique (113) permettant de refermer les deux mors avec un bruit audible et de les maintenir refermés.
- Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte en outre un ergot (23) permettant de retirer ses chaussettes.
- Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que lesdits bras (1, 2) sont en métal.
- Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins un desdits mors (11, 21) est en plastique.
- Dispositif selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins 5 un desdits bras (1, 2) est recouvert de plastique.
- Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que lesdits bras (1, 2) sont réalisés chacun en une seule pièce de matériau synthétique moulé ou injecté.
- Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il peut être posé verticalement sur le sol sans basculer.
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CA002233260A CA2233260A1 (fr) | 1997-04-28 | 1998-04-27 | Dispositif pour faciliter l'enfilage de chaussettes et articles vestimentaires similaires |
US09/067,797 US5924610A (en) | 1997-04-28 | 1998-04-28 | Device to facilitate putting on socks and similar articles of clothing |
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CH97897 | 1997-04-28 | ||
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CH97897 | 1997-04-28 |
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EP0878157A1 EP0878157A1 (fr) | 1998-11-18 |
EP0878157B1 true EP0878157B1 (fr) | 2001-04-18 |
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AT (1) | ATE200612T1 (fr) |
DE (1) | DE69800706T2 (fr) |
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WO2005099529A1 (fr) | 2004-04-16 | 2005-10-27 | Weihermüller & Voigtmann GmbH & Co. KG | Systeme d'assistance a l'enfilage et au retrait de chaussettes |
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DE202008012026U1 (de) | 2008-09-10 | 2008-11-13 | Weyh, Klaus | Ankleidehilfe für Fußbekleidung |
US9635967B1 (en) | 2015-11-03 | 2017-05-02 | Charles Hopper | Sock-donning tripod stand for use with amputee |
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WO2005099529A1 (fr) | 2004-04-16 | 2005-10-27 | Weihermüller & Voigtmann GmbH & Co. KG | Systeme d'assistance a l'enfilage et au retrait de chaussettes |
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