EP1156723A1 - Tight shoe lace-up device - Google Patents

Tight shoe lace-up device

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EP1156723A1
EP1156723A1 EP00993579A EP00993579A EP1156723A1 EP 1156723 A1 EP1156723 A1 EP 1156723A1 EP 00993579 A EP00993579 A EP 00993579A EP 00993579 A EP00993579 A EP 00993579A EP 1156723 A1 EP1156723 A1 EP 1156723A1
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link
clamping
zone
tightening
clamping device
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Guy Azam
Jean-Bruno Danezin
Eric Pierre
Bruno Borsoi
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Salomon SAS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C7/00—Holding-devices for laces
    • 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
    • A43B5/0401—Snowboard boots
    • 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
    • A43B5/0435—Adjustment of the boot to the foot
    • A43B5/0443—Adjustment of the boot to the foot to the instep of the foot, e.g. metatarsals; Metatarsal clamping devices
    • A43B5/0447—Adjustment of the boot to the foot to the instep of the foot, e.g. metatarsals; Metatarsal clamping devices actuated by flexible means, e.g. cables, straps
    • 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
    • A43B5/0496—Ski or like boots boots for touring or hiking skis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/12—Special watertight footwear
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C1/00—Shoe lacing fastenings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
    • A43C11/20—Fastenings with tightening devices mounted on the tongue

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a power tightening device using a lace-type link and intended to equip an article of footwear used, in particular, but not limited to, to the practice of sport.
  • This power tightening is more specifically intended for shoes, the upper of which is reinforced, and in particular used for the practice of snowboarding, inline skating, downhill skiing, ski touring and Telemark, ice skating. , ... etc.
  • Document FR 2 752 686 proposes a first alternative by describing a variable section lace.
  • the central portion is of small diameter in order to slide easily in the references and the ends of the lace have upper sections in order to bring more comfort for the hands.
  • this system even if it allows to correctly tension the lace does not allow to maintain the tension because of a blocking of the lace by a knot. Indeed, during the time necessary for the execution of the knot the user is forced to release the tension in the lace.
  • the system is expensive to implement because it requires specific means for the manufacture of the lace.
  • the document FR 2 706 743 describes a tightening device where the lace of small section passes through references which minimize friction and form a loop.
  • the lace is blocked by an independent blocker which slides along the lace outside the lacing area.
  • the blocker keeps the tension in the lace.
  • the user cannot put significant tension in the lace. Indeed, it is obliged to grasp with at least one finger the loop of the lace and to pull it which quickly causes shearing of the skin due to the small diameter of the lace.
  • One of the aims of the present invention is to provide a tightening device for an article of footwear using a link which makes it possible to guarantee a powerful tightening, while retaining the comfort of the user during the tightening phase.
  • Another object of the invention is to propose an inexpensive clamping device which does not require the implementation of specific means for the manufacture of the link.
  • the tightening device comprises a link which connects by a predetermined route at least two reference elements arranged on different parts to be brought closer to the footwear, and which forms a loop located outside the
  • the link is equipped at the loop with a gripping device which allows the user to effectively pull with at least one hand on the link.
  • This gripping device includes a rigid frame allowing the tension of the link to be distributed over the hand.
  • this clamping device comprises a locking means integrated in the return elements which are positioned at the junction of the lacing zone and the loop. Thus, the user can maintain the tension in the link and therefore in the lacing area during the blocking.
  • the gripping device is positioned at one of the ends of the clamping zone.
  • the gripping device is positioned perpendicular to the clamping zone.
  • FIG. 1 represents a side view of an article of footwear equipped with the tightening device according to the first embodiment in a first tightening phase.
  • FIG. 2 represents a side view of the footwear fitted with the tightening device according to the first embodiment in a second tightening phase.
  • Figure 3 illustrates a front view of a detail of the gripping device.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a three-quarter view from above of the clamping device according to the second embodiment.
  • the footwear CH shown is a snowboard boot.
  • the invention applies to any type of shoe whose flexible upper is reinforced either to increase the bending stiffness of the upper, or to protect the foot and the ankle from external shocks and attacks.
  • the invention also applies to shoes provided with an external rigid shell made for example of plastic, in particular used for the practice of alpine skiing, snowboarding, in-line skating, ice skating, cross-country skiing hiking or telemark skiing.
  • the footwear CH comprises an upper O which has two parts 12a and 12b intended to be brought closer to each other by the tightening device.
  • This clamping device generally comprises a clamping zone 16 which here decomposes into two zones 16e and 16f.
  • the clamping zone 16 comprises, in a conventional and known manner, return elements 50a to 54a and 50b to 54b positioned respectively on each of the two parts 12a and 12b.
  • the link 15 can advantageously connect all the return elements to perfect the tightening.
  • the link 15 forms a loop 2 which is located outside of the tightening zone 16.
  • the clamping device also comprises a means 20 for blocking the link 15.
  • Figure 1 illustrates more precisely the first tightening phase of the device which is intended to tighten a shoe with a high upper.
  • This phase ensures the tightening of the lower tightening zone 16e which extends approximately from the metatarsophalangeal joint to the ankle while making it possible to firmly maintain the kick in the footwear CH.
  • the lower clamping zone 16e comprises a series of return elements 53a and 53b advantageously having a device adapted to reduce the friction of the link 15 in said return elements.
  • the lower clamping zone 16e ends in two reference elements 52a and 52b, arranged on each of the parts 12a and 12b, which possibly have specific functions detailed later, and which separate the two clamping zones 16e and 16f.
  • This gripping device 1 allows the user of the footwear CH to easily catch loop 2, and easily exert on loop 2 an IF force generally oriented upwards.
  • This force FI generates a tension in each strand of the link 15 which contributes to the clamping power of the present clamping device by bringing the two parts 12a and 12b together.
  • the tension in each strand of the link 15 corresponding substantially to half of said force FI, it is important that the gripping device 1 ensures the comfort of the user during tightening.
  • the gripping device 1 comprises a frame 3 which is rigid. This rigid nature makes it possible to distribute the tension of the link 15 on the user's hand by limiting the phenomenon of shearing of the link on the skin. Thus, the more the sensation of pain on the hand is removed, the more the user will be able to strongly pull on the gripping device 1.
  • the rigid frame 3 may advantageously be made of a material which has a certain resistance to bending, such as in particular thermoplastic materials such as polyamide, polypropylene, and according to a suitable geometry which favors greater inertia according to the direction of the force FI .
  • This function is provided by a locking means 22 which is integrated with the return elements 52a and 52b. These elements 52a and 52b simultaneously provide a sliding function in one direction, and a locking function in another direction.
  • the return elements 52a, 52b can in particular be constructed as described in FR 2 757 026. In order to combine these two functions, it is possible to orient, in a suitable manner, the reference elements 52a and 52b on the rod O, so that the action of the force FI on the link 15 allows the link to slide in the elements. 52a and 52b, and also allows to exercise a non-return action.
  • the reference elements 52a, 52b, 53a and 53b which are located in the lower clamping zone 16e, include guide means suitable for do not let the link 15 escape during the loosening.
  • One way of implementing these guiding means consists in using return elements which include a tunnel from which the link 15 cannot escape inadvertently.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the second and final tightening phase of the footwear CH which is still a shoe intended for the practice of snowboarding.
  • This tightening phase makes it possible to tighten the upper tightening zone 16f by bringing the parts 12a and 12b closer to the rod O.
  • the present tightening device therefore makes it possible to dissociate the tightenings and their intensities for the lower tightening zone 16e and the zone of upper clamping 16f. Indeed, the tightening of the upper clamping area 16f has no effect on the tightening of the lower clamping area 16e thanks to the blocking function of the link 15 which is integrated with the reference elements 52a and 52b.
  • the user begins by manually positioning the link 15 in the reference elements 51a and 50a and their symmetrical elements, located on the opposite part 12b.
  • the user crosses the link 15, in known manner, going up from the return element 52a to the return element 50a.
  • the return elements 50a, 50b, 51a and 51b, located in the upper clamping zone 16f are of the hook type. That is to say, they are open so as to retain the link 15 in the direction which brings the two parts 12a and 12b closer to the rod O.
  • the reference elements 50a and 50b which are positioned at the end of the clamping zone 16 and at the junction of the upper clamping zone 16f and the loop 2, incorporate a locking means 23.
  • This locking means is substantially similar to locking means 22 disposed on the reference elements 52a and 52b and described above.
  • the user can block the link 15 by pulling in the direction of the force F3 if the reference elements 50a and 50b are arranged on the rod O in a specific orientation. Otherwise, the user pulls on the gripping device 1 with the force F3 then moves forward in a direction F4 said device 1 to ensure the locking of the link 15 according to a mechanism previously described.
  • the blocking means 20 can be integrated in an independent blocking element 21 which is slidably mounted on the loop 2.
  • the locking element 21 is preferably slidably mounted simultaneously on the two strands of the loop 2.
  • the locking means 20 can be produced by two sliding blockers respectively on each of the strands of the loop 2. In this case, the user will have to move the two blockers in order to obtain blocking of the link 15.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates this combination with blocking means 23 integrated into the reference elements 50a and 50b and the blocking element 21 mounted on the loop 2 of the link 15.
  • the tension obtained by the rigid frame 3 of the gripping device 1 is so great that, in the case of a traditional lace or even a cord, the user would spend his energy to deform the lace instead of bring the two parts 12a and 12b together.
  • the best results have been obtained with a link produced with a kevlar or aramid link, and the outside diameter of which is between 2 and 4 mm.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a detail of the clamping device at the level of the gripping device 1 and of its rigid frame 3.
  • This frame 3 has a contact surface 4 which is complementary to at least three fingers 25x, 25y and 25z of the hand M.
  • This contact surface 4 has three receptacles 4x, 4y and 4z which respectively match the morphology of the fingers 25x, 25y and 25z in the folded position around the frame 3. Tests have shown that to obtain better clamping power, the fingers used are preferably the index, middle and ring fingers.
  • the framework 3 also serves to close the loop 2 formed by the link 15.
  • the gripping device 1 comprises hooking means 5c and 5d which are able to cooperate respectively with the two ends 15c and 15d of the link 15.
  • the attachment means 5c, 5d can be constituted by a wall 100, perpendicular to the link 15, which is an integral part of the rigid frame 3. In this wall 100 is arranged a hole 101 through which the end 15c of the link 15 passes. This end 15c is equipped with a locking means such as a node 102 whose diameter is greater than the diameter of the hole 101.
  • the link 15 can also cross the framework 3 right through.
  • the ends 15c and 15d of the link 15 are connected to reference elements 54a and 54b situated substantially at the ends of the tightening zone 16.
  • the loop 2 which comprises the framework 3 is not located at one end of the clamping area 16.
  • the loop 2 is located outside the clamping area 16 but extends substantially perpendicular to the plane defined by the clamping area 16 so as to split said area 16 into two sub - clamping zones 105 and 106.
  • the gripping device can be provided with an improvement not illustrated.
  • the gripping device comprises a means for hooking complementary to the footwear which makes it possible to store said gripping device on the footwear.
  • This attachment means can advantageously be of the self-gripping type or else in the form of a press button.
  • the footwear may also be provided with a pocket or a strap forming a loop in which the gripping device could be housed outside the tightening and loosening phases.
  • the gripping device may advantageously include comfort elements, made of a material that is less hard than that of the frame, and positioned at the level of the contact surface intended to be in contact with the fingers of the hand.

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Abstract

A lace-up device for tightening an article of footwear, providing for the tieing of the lacing without causing discomfort to the user's hands, as well as to the article of footwear equipped with such device. The lace-up device includes a gripping mechanism arranged on the linkage in the area of a loop formed by the lacing outside the tightening zone. The gripping device includes a rigid frame, making it possible to distribute the tension of the lacing over the hand of the user.

Description

DISPOSITIF DE SERRAGE DE PUISSANCE D'UNE CHAUSSURE POWER TIGHTENING DEVICE FOR A SHOE
La présente invention concerne un dispositif de serrage de puissance utilisant un lien de type lacet et destiné à équiper un article chaussant utilisé, notamment, mais de façon non limitative, à la pratique du sport. Ce serrage de puissance est plus spécifiquement destiné à des chaussures, dont la tige est renforcée, et notamment utilisées pour la pratique du surf des neiges, du patin en ligne, du ski alpin, du ski de randonné et de Telemark, du patin à glace,... etc.The present invention relates to a power tightening device using a lace-type link and intended to equip an article of footwear used, in particular, but not limited to, to the practice of sport. This power tightening is more specifically intended for shoes, the upper of which is reinforced, and in particular used for the practice of snowboarding, inline skating, downhill skiing, ski touring and Telemark, ice skating. , ... etc.
Pour parvenir à serrer convenablement le genre de chaussure évoquée, il est nécessaire d'avoir un serrage puissant. De plus, l'utilisation d'un serrage de type lacet permet de conserver un système léger et peu onéreux par rapport aux autres moyens de blocage mécanique tels que la bouderie. Cependant, pour parvenir à obtenir un laçage puissant, il est nécessaire de réduire les frottements du lacet dans les renvois du lacet. L'amélioration du glissement se fait notamment par la réduction de la section du lacet, ce qui réduit la surface de contact de frottement. Néanmoins, la faible section du lacet a tendance à provoquer un effet de cisaillement dans la main qui est douloureuse et empêche l'utilisateur d'appliquer des tensions suffisantes pour serrer efficacement la chaussure.In order to properly tighten the kind of shoe mentioned, it is necessary to have a powerful tightening. In addition, the use of a lace-type tightening keeps a light and inexpensive system compared to other mechanical locking means such as sulking. However, to achieve a powerful lacing, it is necessary to reduce the friction of the lace in the lace returns. The improvement of the sliding is made in particular by the reduction of the section of the lace, which reduces the friction contact surface. However, the small section of the lace tends to cause a shearing effect in the hand which is painful and prevents the user from applying sufficient tension to effectively tighten the shoe.
Le document FR 2 752 686 propose une première alternative en décrivant un lacet à section variable. La portion centrale est de faible diamètre afin de coulisser facilement dans les renvois et les extrémités du lacet ont des sections supérieures afin d'apporter plus de confort pour les mains. Cependant, ce système même s'il permet de tendre correctement le lacet ne permet pas de maintenir la tension du fait d'un blocage du lacet par un nœud. En effet, durant le temps nécessaire à l'exécution du nœud l'utilisateur est obligé de relâcher la tension dans le lacet. De plus, le système est coûteux à mettre en œuvre car nécessitant des moyens spécifiques pour la fabrication du lacet.Document FR 2 752 686 proposes a first alternative by describing a variable section lace. The central portion is of small diameter in order to slide easily in the references and the ends of the lace have upper sections in order to bring more comfort for the hands. However, this system even if it allows to correctly tension the lace does not allow to maintain the tension because of a blocking of the lace by a knot. Indeed, during the time necessary for the execution of the knot the user is forced to release the tension in the lace. In addition, the system is expensive to implement because it requires specific means for the manufacture of the lace.
Le document FR 2 706 743 décrit un dispositif de serrage où le lacet de faible section passe dans des renvois qui minimisent les frottements et forme une boucle. Le blocage du lacet est réalisé par un bloqueur indépendant qui coulisse le long du lacet en dehors de la zone de laçage. Le bloqueur permet de maintenir la tension dans le lacet. Cependant, l'utilisateur ne peut pas mettre une tension importante dans le lacet. En effet, il est obligé de saisir avec au moins un doigt la boucle du lacet et de tirer dessus ce qui provoque rapidement un cisaillement de la peau du fait du petit diamètre du lacet.The document FR 2 706 743 describes a tightening device where the lace of small section passes through references which minimize friction and form a loop. The lace is blocked by an independent blocker which slides along the lace outside the lacing area. The blocker keeps the tension in the lace. However, the user cannot put significant tension in the lace. Indeed, it is obliged to grasp with at least one finger the loop of the lace and to pull it which quickly causes shearing of the skin due to the small diameter of the lace.
Un des buts de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif de serrage pour un article chaussant utilisant un lien qui permet de garantir un serrage puissant, tout en conservant le confort de l'utilisateur durant la phase du serrage.One of the aims of the present invention is to provide a tightening device for an article of footwear using a link which makes it possible to guarantee a powerful tightening, while retaining the comfort of the user during the tightening phase.
Un autre but de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif de serrage peu onéreux qui ne nécessite pas la mise en œuvre de moyens spécifiques pour la fabrication du lien.Another object of the invention is to propose an inexpensive clamping device which does not require the implementation of specific means for the manufacture of the link.
Pour atteindre ces objectifs, le dispositif de serrage comprend un lien qui relie par un parcours prédéterminé au moins deux éléments de renvois disposés sur des parties différentes devant être rapprochées de l'article chaussant, et qui forme une boucle située en dehors de laTo achieve these objectives, the tightening device comprises a link which connects by a predetermined route at least two reference elements arranged on different parts to be brought closer to the footwear, and which forms a loop located outside the
1Q GOF zone de serrage. Le lien est équipé au niveau de la boucle d'un dispositif de préhension qui permet à l'utilisateur de tirer efficacement avec au moins une main sur le lien. Ce dispositif de préhension comprend une ossature rigide permettant de répartir la tension du lien sur la main. De plus, ce dispositif de serrage comprend un moyen de blocage intégré dans les éléments de renvois qui sont positionnés à la jonction de la zone de laçage et de la boucle. Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut maintenir la tension dans le lien et donc dans la zone de laçage durant le blocage.1Q GOF clamping area. The link is equipped at the loop with a gripping device which allows the user to effectively pull with at least one hand on the link. This gripping device includes a rigid frame allowing the tension of the link to be distributed over the hand. In addition, this clamping device comprises a locking means integrated in the return elements which are positioned at the junction of the lacing zone and the loop. Thus, the user can maintain the tension in the link and therefore in the lacing area during the blocking.
Dans un premier mode de réalisation, le dispositif de préhension est positionné à une des extrémités de la zone de serrage.In a first embodiment, the gripping device is positioned at one of the ends of the clamping zone.
Dans un second mode de réalisation, le dispositif de préhension est positionné perpendiculairement à la zone de serrage.In a second embodiment, the gripping device is positioned perpendicular to the clamping zone.
L'invention sera mieux comprise et d'autres avantages de celle-ci apparaîtront à l'aide de la description qui fait référence aux dessins en annexe. La description illustre, à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, certains modes de réalisations préférés.The invention will be better understood and other advantages thereof will appear from the description which refers to the attached drawings. The description illustrates, by way of nonlimiting examples, certain preferred embodiments.
La figure 1 représente une vue de côté d'un article chaussant équipé du dispositif de serrage selon le premier mode de réalisation dans une première phase de serrage.FIG. 1 represents a side view of an article of footwear equipped with the tightening device according to the first embodiment in a first tightening phase.
La figure 2 représente une vue de côté de l'article chaussant équipé du dispositif de serrage selon le premier mode de réalisation dans une seconde phase de serrage.FIG. 2 represents a side view of the footwear fitted with the tightening device according to the first embodiment in a second tightening phase.
La figure 3 illustre une vue de face d'un détail du dispositif de préhension.Figure 3 illustrates a front view of a detail of the gripping device.
La figure 4 illustre une vue de trois quart de dessus du dispositif de serrage selon le second mode de réalisation.Figure 4 illustrates a three-quarter view from above of the clamping device according to the second embodiment.
Sur la figure 1, l'article chaussant CH représenté est une chaussure de surf des neiges. Bien entendu, l'invention s'applique à tout type de chaussure dont la tige souple est renforcée soit pour accroître la rigidité en flexion de la tige, soit pour protéger le pied et la cheville des chocs et des agressions externes. On retrouve ce type de chaussure dans la pratique de sports tels que le surf des neiges, le patin en ligne, le patin à glace.In FIG. 1, the footwear CH shown is a snowboard boot. Of course, the invention applies to any type of shoe whose flexible upper is reinforced either to increase the bending stiffness of the upper, or to protect the foot and the ankle from external shocks and attacks. We find this type of shoe in the practice of sports such as snowboarding, inline skating, ice skating.
L'invention s'applique également à des chaussures munies d'une coque rigide externe réalisée par exemple en plastique, notamment utilisée pour la pratique du ski alpin, du surf des neiges, du patin en ligne, du patin à glace, du ski de randonnée ou du ski de télémark.The invention also applies to shoes provided with an external rigid shell made for example of plastic, in particular used for the practice of alpine skiing, snowboarding, in-line skating, ice skating, cross-country skiing hiking or telemark skiing.
L'article chaussant CH comprend une tige O qui comporte deux parties 12a et 12b destinées à être rapprochées l'une de l'autre par le dispositif de serrage. Ce dispositif de serrage comprend, de façon générale, une zone de serrage 16 qui se décompose ici en deux zones 16e et 16f. La zone de serrage 16 comporte, de façon classique et connue, des éléments de renvois 50a à 54a et 50b à 54b positionnés respectivement sur chacune des deux parties 12a et 12b.The footwear CH comprises an upper O which has two parts 12a and 12b intended to be brought closer to each other by the tightening device. This clamping device generally comprises a clamping zone 16 which here decomposes into two zones 16e and 16f. The clamping zone 16 comprises, in a conventional and known manner, return elements 50a to 54a and 50b to 54b positioned respectively on each of the two parts 12a and 12b.
Un lien 15, tel qu'un lacet ou un câble, relie par un parcours déterminé au moins deux éléments de renvois 50a et 50b. Bien entendu, le lien 15 peut avantageusement relier tous les éléments de renvoi pour parfaire le serrage. De plus, le lien 15 forme une boucle 2 qui est située en dehors de la zone de serrage 16. Afin de maintenir la tension dans le lien 15, le dispositif de serrage comprend également un moyen de blocage 20 du lien 15.A link 15, such as a lace or a cable, connects by a determined route at least two reference elements 50a and 50b. Of course, the link 15 can advantageously connect all the return elements to perfect the tightening. In addition, the link 15 forms a loop 2 which is located outside of the tightening zone 16. In order to maintain the tension in the link 15, the clamping device also comprises a means 20 for blocking the link 15.
La figure 1 illustre plus précisément la première phase de serrage du dispositif qui est destinée à serrer une chaussure à tige haute. Cette phase assure le serrage de la zone de serrage inférieure 16e qui s'étend approximativement de l'articulation métatarsophalangienne jusqu'à la cheville en permettant de maintenir fermement le coup de pied dans l'article chaussant CH. La zone de serrage inférieure 16e comprend une série d'éléments de renvois 53a et 53b disposants avantageusement d'un dispositif adapté permettant de réduire les frottements du lien 15 dans lesdits éléments du renvoi.Figure 1 illustrates more precisely the first tightening phase of the device which is intended to tighten a shoe with a high upper. This phase ensures the tightening of the lower tightening zone 16e which extends approximately from the metatarsophalangeal joint to the ankle while making it possible to firmly maintain the kick in the footwear CH. The lower clamping zone 16e comprises a series of return elements 53a and 53b advantageously having a device adapted to reduce the friction of the link 15 in said return elements.
Malgré l'utilisation d'éléments de renvoi adaptés tels que décrits dans le document FR 2 706 743, les essais ont montré qu'il est préférable de limiter par exemple à quatre le nombre d'éléments de renvoi 53a et 53b disposés sur chaques parties 12a et 12b pour chaque zone de serrage 16e et 16f afin d'optimiser le serrage.Despite the use of suitable return elements as described in document FR 2 706 743, tests have shown that it is preferable to limit for example to four the number of return elements 53a and 53b arranged on each part. 12a and 12b for each clamping zone 16e and 16f in order to optimize the clamping.
La zone de serrage inférieure 16e se termine par deux éléments de renvois 52a et 52b, disposés sur chacune des parties 12a et 12b, qui présentent éventuellement des fonctions spécifiques détaillées ultérieurement, et qui séparent les deux zones de serrage 16e et 16f.The lower clamping zone 16e ends in two reference elements 52a and 52b, arranged on each of the parts 12a and 12b, which possibly have specific functions detailed later, and which separate the two clamping zones 16e and 16f.
Le lien 15, sortant des éléments de renvoi 52a et 52b, forme une boucle 2 qui comprend un dispositif de préhension 1 disposé sur le lien 15. Ce dispositif de préhension 1 permet à l'utilisateur de l'article chaussant CH d'attraper facilement la boucle 2, et d'exercer facilement sur la boucle 2 une force FI orientée globalement vers le haut. Cette force FI génère une tension dans chaque brin du lien 15 qui participe à la puissance de serrage du présent dispositif de serrage en rapprochant les deux parties 12a et 12b. Or, la tension dans chaque brin du lien 15 correspondant sensiblement à la moitié de ladite force FI, il est important que le dispositif de préhension 1 assure le confort de l'utilisateur durant le serrage.The link 15, leaving the return elements 52a and 52b, forms a loop 2 which includes a gripping device 1 disposed on the link 15. This gripping device 1 allows the user of the footwear CH to easily catch loop 2, and easily exert on loop 2 an IF force generally oriented upwards. This force FI generates a tension in each strand of the link 15 which contributes to the clamping power of the present clamping device by bringing the two parts 12a and 12b together. However, the tension in each strand of the link 15 corresponding substantially to half of said force FI, it is important that the gripping device 1 ensures the comfort of the user during tightening.
Afin d'atteindre cet objectif, le dispositif de préhension 1 comporte une ossature 3 qui est rigide. Ce caractère rigide permet de répartir la tension du lien 15 sur la main de l'utilisateur en limitant le phénomène du cisaillement du lien sur la peau. Ainsi, plus la sensation de douleur sur la main est écartée, plus l'utilisateur pourra tirer fortement sur le dispositif de préhension 1.In order to achieve this objective, the gripping device 1 comprises a frame 3 which is rigid. This rigid nature makes it possible to distribute the tension of the link 15 on the user's hand by limiting the phenomenon of shearing of the link on the skin. Thus, the more the sensation of pain on the hand is removed, the more the user will be able to strongly pull on the gripping device 1.
L'ossature rigide 3 pourra être avantageusement réalisée en matière qui présente une certaine résistance à la flexion comme notamment des matières thermoplastiques telle que le polyamide, le polypropylène, et selon une géométrie adaptée qui privilégie une plus grande inertie selon la direction de la force FI.The rigid frame 3 may advantageously be made of a material which has a certain resistance to bending, such as in particular thermoplastic materials such as polyamide, polypropylene, and according to a suitable geometry which favors greater inertia according to the direction of the force FI .
Une fois la tension exercée dans le lien 15, il est nécessaire de maintenir cette tension de serrage afin de pouvoir lâcher le dispositif de préhension 1. Cette fonction est assurée par un moyen de blocage 22 qui est intégré aux éléments de renvoi 52a et 52b. Ces éléments 52a et 52b assurent simultanément une fonction de glissement dans une direction, et une fonction de blocage dans une autre direction. Les éléments de renvoi 52a, 52b, peuvent notamment être construits comme décrit dans le FR 2 757 026. Afin de combiner ces deux fonctions, on peut orienter, de façon adaptée, les éléments de renvois 52a et 52b sur la tige O, de façon que l'action de la force FI sur le lien 15 permette de faire coulisser le lien dans les éléments de renvois 52a et 52b, et permette également d'exercer une action d' anti-retour. Mais on peut également orienter les éléments de renvois 52a et 52b de façon à privilégier le glissement selon la direction de la force FI, puis, une fois la force FI exercée, l'utilisateur exerce une force F2 orientée sensiblement vers l'avant. Cette force F2 vient changer l'orientation du lien 15 dans les éléments de renvois 52a et 52b et permet d'utiliser lesdits renvois 52a et 52b dans leur fonction de blocage.Once the tension has been exerted in the link 15, it is necessary to maintain this tightening tension in order to be able to let go of the gripping device 1. This function is provided by a locking means 22 which is integrated with the return elements 52a and 52b. These elements 52a and 52b simultaneously provide a sliding function in one direction, and a locking function in another direction. The return elements 52a, 52b, can in particular be constructed as described in FR 2 757 026. In order to combine these two functions, it is possible to orient, in a suitable manner, the reference elements 52a and 52b on the rod O, so that the action of the force FI on the link 15 allows the link to slide in the elements. 52a and 52b, and also allows to exercise a non-return action. But it is also possible to orient the reference elements 52a and 52b so as to favor sliding in the direction of the force FI, then, once the force FI has been exerted, the user exerts a force F2 oriented substantially forward. This force F2 changes the orientation of the link 15 in the reference elements 52a and 52b and makes it possible to use the said references 52a and 52b in their blocking function.
Afin de faciliter l'enchaînement des actions de serrage et desserrage de la zone de serrage inférieure 16e, les éléments de renvois 52a, 52b, 53a et 53b, qui sont situés dans la zone de serrage inférieure 16e, comprennent des moyens de guidage aptes à ne pas laisser échapper le lien 15 durant le desserrage. Une façon de mettre en œuvre ces moyens de guidage consiste à utiliser des éléments de renvois qui comprennent un tunnel duquel le lien 15 ne peut s'échapper de façon intempestive.In order to facilitate the sequence of tightening and loosening actions of the lower clamping zone 16e, the reference elements 52a, 52b, 53a and 53b, which are located in the lower clamping zone 16e, include guide means suitable for do not let the link 15 escape during the loosening. One way of implementing these guiding means consists in using return elements which include a tunnel from which the link 15 cannot escape inadvertently.
La figure 2 illustre la seconde et dernière phase de serrage de l'article chaussant CH qui est toujours une chaussure destinée à la pratique du surf des neiges. Cette phase de serrage permet de serrer la zone de serrage supérieure 16f en rapprochant les parties 12a et 12b de la tige O. Le présent dispositif de serrage permet donc de dissocier les serrages et leurs intensités pour la zone de serrage inférieure 16e et la zone de serrage supérieure 16f. En effet, le serrage de la zone de serrage supérieure 16f n'a pas d'incidence sur le serrage de la zone de serrage inférieure 16e grâce à la fonction de blocage du lien 15 qui est intégré aux éléments de renvois 52a et 52b.FIG. 2 illustrates the second and final tightening phase of the footwear CH which is still a shoe intended for the practice of snowboarding. This tightening phase makes it possible to tighten the upper tightening zone 16f by bringing the parts 12a and 12b closer to the rod O. The present tightening device therefore makes it possible to dissociate the tightenings and their intensities for the lower tightening zone 16e and the zone of upper clamping 16f. Indeed, the tightening of the upper clamping area 16f has no effect on the tightening of the lower clamping area 16e thanks to the blocking function of the link 15 which is integrated with the reference elements 52a and 52b.
Pour procéder à la seconde phase du serrage, l'utilisateur commence par positionner manuellement le lien 15 dans les éléments de renvois 51a et 50a et leurs symétriques, situés sur la partie opposée 12b. L'utilisateur croise le lien 15, de façon connue, en remontant de l'élément de renvoi 52a jusqu'à l'élément de renvoi 50a. Afin de pouvoir effectuer cette opération manuelle, les éléments de renvois 50a, 50b, 51a et 51b, situés dans la zone de serrage supérieure 16f sont de type crochet. C'est-à-dire qu'ils sont ouverts de façon à retenir le lien 15 dans la direction qui rapproche les deux parties 12a et 12b de la tige O.To carry out the second tightening phase, the user begins by manually positioning the link 15 in the reference elements 51a and 50a and their symmetrical elements, located on the opposite part 12b. The user crosses the link 15, in known manner, going up from the return element 52a to the return element 50a. In order to be able to carry out this manual operation, the return elements 50a, 50b, 51a and 51b, located in the upper clamping zone 16f are of the hook type. That is to say, they are open so as to retain the link 15 in the direction which brings the two parts 12a and 12b closer to the rod O.
Une fois le lien 15 positionné, l'utilisateur tire selon une force F3, orientée sensiblement vers le haut, sur le dispositif de préhension 1 qui est positionné sur le lien 15 au niveau de la boucle 2. Cette action met en tension le lien 15 qui rapproche les deux parties 12a et 12b de la tige O, au niveau de la zone de serrage supérieure 16f. La tension de serrage est maintenue dans cette zone 16f grâce à un moyen de blocage du lien 15.Once the link 15 is positioned, the user pulls with a force F3, oriented substantially upwards, on the gripping device 1 which is positioned on the link 15 at the level of the loop 2. This action puts the link 15 under tension. which brings the two parts 12a and 12b closer to the rod O, at the upper clamping zone 16f. The tightening tension is maintained in this zone 16f by means of blocking the link 15.
Ce blocage peut être réalisé de deux façons distinctes. D'une part, les éléments de renvois 50a et 50b qui sont positionnés à l'extrémité de la zone de serrage 16 et à la jonction de la zone de serrage supérieure 16f et de la boucle 2, intègrent un moyen de blocage 23. Ce moyen de blocage est sensiblement similaire au moyen de blocage 22 disposé sur les éléments de renvois 52a et 52b et précédemment décrits. De façon similaire, l'utilisateur pourra bloquer le lien 15 en tirant selon la direction de la force F3 si les éléments de renvois 50a et 50b sont disposés sur la tige O selon une orientation spécifique. En cas contraire, l'utilisateur tire sur le dispositif de préhension 1 avec la force F3 puis déplace vers l'avant selon une direction F4 ledit dispositif 1 pour assurer le blocage du lien 15 selon un mécanisme précédemment décrit.This blocking can be achieved in two distinct ways. On the one hand, the reference elements 50a and 50b which are positioned at the end of the clamping zone 16 and at the junction of the upper clamping zone 16f and the loop 2, incorporate a locking means 23. This locking means is substantially similar to locking means 22 disposed on the reference elements 52a and 52b and described above. Similarly, the user can block the link 15 by pulling in the direction of the force F3 if the reference elements 50a and 50b are arranged on the rod O in a specific orientation. Otherwise, the user pulls on the gripping device 1 with the force F3 then moves forward in a direction F4 said device 1 to ensure the locking of the link 15 according to a mechanism previously described.
D'autre part, le moyen de blocage 20 peut être intégré dans un élément de blocage 21 indépendant qui est monté coulissant sur la boucle 2. Afin de réaliser le blocage, l'utilisateur tire selon la direction F3 sur le dispositif de préhension 1 puis déplace l'élément de blocage 21 selon une direction Δ qui rapproche l'élément de blocage 21 des éléments de renvois 50a et 50b. L'élément de blocage 21 est monté de préférence coulissant simultanément sur les deux brins de la boucle 2. Bien entendu, le moyen de blocage 20 peut être réalisé par deux bloqueurs coulissants respectivement sur chacun des brins de la boucle 2. Dans ce cas, l'utilisateur devra déplacer les deux bloqueurs afin d'obtenir le blocage du lien 15.On the other hand, the blocking means 20 can be integrated in an independent blocking element 21 which is slidably mounted on the loop 2. In order to block, the user pulls in the direction F3 on the gripping device 1 then moves the locking element 21 in a direction Δ which brings the locking element 21 closer to the reference elements 50a and 50b. The locking element 21 is preferably slidably mounted simultaneously on the two strands of the loop 2. Of course, the locking means 20 can be produced by two sliding blockers respectively on each of the strands of the loop 2. In this case, the user will have to move the two blockers in order to obtain blocking of the link 15.
De plus, les deux dispositifs de blocage, précédemment évoqués, peuvent être combinés pour plus de sécurité contre des desserrages intempestifs qui pourraient survenir sur ce type de chaussures qui sont soumises à des efforts importants durant la pratique du sport. La figure 2 illustre cette combinaison avec des moyens de blocage 23 intégrés aux éléments de renvois 50a et 50b et l'élément de blocage 21 monté sur la boucle 2 du lien 15.In addition, the two blocking devices, previously mentioned, can be combined for more security against untimely loosening which could occur on this type of shoes which are subjected to significant efforts during the practice of sport. FIG. 2 illustrates this combination with blocking means 23 integrated into the reference elements 50a and 50b and the blocking element 21 mounted on the loop 2 of the link 15.
Les essais réalisés ont mis en évidence l'intérêt de l'utilisation d'un lien 15 qui soit souple et sensiblement inextensible. La souplesse est nécessaire en parcours imposé par l'emplacement des éléments de renvois, et le caractère inextensible permet de limiter l'allongement du lien 15, notamment au niveau de la boucle 2, lors du serrage.The tests carried out highlighted the advantage of using a link 15 which is flexible and substantially inextensible. Flexibility is necessary in the course imposed by the location of the reference elements, and the inextensible nature makes it possible to limit the elongation of the link 15, in particular at the level of the loop 2, during tightening.
En effet, la tension obtenue par l'ossature rigide 3 du dispositif de préhension 1 est tellement importante que, dans le cas d'un lacet traditionnel ou même d'une cordelette, l'utilisateur dépenserait son énergie pour déformer le lacet au lieu de rapprocher les deux parties 12a et 12b. Les meilleurs résultats ont été obtenus avec un lien 15 réalisé avec un lien de kevlar ou d'aramide, et dont le diamètre extérieur est compris entre 2 et 4 mm.Indeed, the tension obtained by the rigid frame 3 of the gripping device 1 is so great that, in the case of a traditional lace or even a cord, the user would spend his energy to deform the lace instead of bring the two parts 12a and 12b together. The best results have been obtained with a link produced with a kevlar or aramid link, and the outside diameter of which is between 2 and 4 mm.
La figure 3 illustre un détail du dispositif de serrage au niveau du dispositif de préhension 1 et de son ossature rigide 3. Cette ossature 3 comporte une surface de contact 4 qui est complémentaire d'au moins trois doigts 25x, 25y et 25z de la main M. Cette surface de contact 4 comporte trois réceptacles 4x, 4y et 4z qui épousent respectivement la morphologie des doigts 25x, 25y et 25z en position repliée autour de l'ossature 3. Des essais ont montré que pour obtenir une meilleure puissance du serrage, les doigts utilisés sont de préférence l'index, le majeur et l'annulaire.FIG. 3 illustrates a detail of the clamping device at the level of the gripping device 1 and of its rigid frame 3. This frame 3 has a contact surface 4 which is complementary to at least three fingers 25x, 25y and 25z of the hand M. This contact surface 4 has three receptacles 4x, 4y and 4z which respectively match the morphology of the fingers 25x, 25y and 25z in the folded position around the frame 3. Tests have shown that to obtain better clamping power, the fingers used are preferably the index, middle and ring fingers.
De plus, dans le mode de réalisation préféré et illustré, l'ossature 3 sert également à fermer la boucle 2 constituée par le lien 15. Le dispositif de préhension 1 comprend des moyens d'accrochages 5c et 5d qui sont aptes à coopérer respectivement avec les deux extrémités 15c et 15d du lien 15. Les moyens d'accrochage 5c, 5d, peuvent être constitué par une paroi 100, perpendiculaire au lien 15, qui fait partie intégrante de l'ossature rigide 3. Dans cette paroi 100 est aménagé un trou 101 dans lequel passe l'extrémité 15c du lien 15. Cette extrémité 15c est équipée d'un moyen de blocage tel qu'un nœud 102 dont le diamètre est supérieur au diamètre du trou 101.In addition, in the preferred and illustrated embodiment, the framework 3 also serves to close the loop 2 formed by the link 15. The gripping device 1 comprises hooking means 5c and 5d which are able to cooperate respectively with the two ends 15c and 15d of the link 15. The attachment means 5c, 5d, can be constituted by a wall 100, perpendicular to the link 15, which is an integral part of the rigid frame 3. In this wall 100 is arranged a hole 101 through which the end 15c of the link 15 passes. This end 15c is equipped with a locking means such as a node 102 whose diameter is greater than the diameter of the hole 101.
Bien entendu, comme illustré à la figure 4, le lien 15 peut également traverser l'ossature 3 de part en part. Les extrémités 15c et 15d du lien 15 sont reliés à des éléments de renvois 54a et 54b situés sensiblement aux extrémités de la zone de serrage 16. Cependant, dans ce mode de réalisation, la boucle 2 qui comprend l'ossature 3 n'est pas située à une des extrémités de la zone de serrage 16. La boucle 2 est située en dehors de la zone de serrage 16 mais s'étend sensiblement perpendiculairement au plan défini par la zone de serrage 16 de façon à scinder ladite zone 16 en deux sous-zones de serrage 105 et 106.Of course, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the link 15 can also cross the framework 3 right through. The ends 15c and 15d of the link 15 are connected to reference elements 54a and 54b situated substantially at the ends of the tightening zone 16. However, in this embodiment, the loop 2 which comprises the framework 3 is not located at one end of the clamping area 16. The loop 2 is located outside the clamping area 16 but extends substantially perpendicular to the plane defined by the clamping area 16 so as to split said area 16 into two sub - clamping zones 105 and 106.
De plus, le dispositif de préhension peut être muni d'un perfectionnement non illustré. Dans ce perfectionnement, le dispositif de préhension comprend un moyen d'accroché complémentaire de l'article chaussant qui permet de ranger ledit dispositif de préhension sur l'article chaussant. Ce moyen d'accroché peut être avantageusement de type auto grippant ou bien sous la forme d'un bouton-pression. L'article chaussant peut être également muni d'une poche ou d'une sangle formant une boucle dans laquelle pourrait être logé le dispositif de préhension en dehors des phases de serrage et de desserrage. De plus, le dispositif de préhension pourra avantageusement comprendre des éléments de confort, constitués d'un matériau moins dur que celui de l'ossature, et positionnés au niveau de la surface de contact destinée à être en contact avec les doigts de la main.In addition, the gripping device can be provided with an improvement not illustrated. In this improvement, the gripping device comprises a means for hooking complementary to the footwear which makes it possible to store said gripping device on the footwear. This attachment means can advantageously be of the self-gripping type or else in the form of a press button. The footwear may also be provided with a pocket or a strap forming a loop in which the gripping device could be housed outside the tightening and loosening phases. In addition, the gripping device may advantageously include comfort elements, made of a material that is less hard than that of the frame, and positioned at the level of the contact surface intended to be in contact with the fingers of the hand.
Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits ci- avant, qui ne sont donnés qu'à titre indicatif, mais englobe tous les modes de réalisations similaires ou équivalents. Of course, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, which are given only for information, but encompasses all similar or equivalent embodiments.

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1- Dispositif de serrage, destiné à équiper un article chaussant (CH) qui comporte deux parties (12a, 12b) devant être rapprochées l'une de l'autre, comprenant :1- Clamping device, intended to equip an article of footwear (CH) which comprises two parts (12a, 12b) to be brought closer to each other, comprising:
- une zone de serrage (16) comportant des éléments de renvoi (50a à 54a et 50b à 54b) positionnées sur les parties (12a, 12b),- a clamping zone (16) comprising return elements (50a to 54a and 50b to 54b) positioned on the parts (12a, 12b),
- un lien (15), comprenant deux extrémités (15c, 15d) et reliant, par un parcours déterminé, au moins deux éléments de renvoi (50a, 50b) disposés sur des parties différentes (12a, 12b), qui forme une boucle (2) située en dehors de la zone de serrage (16),- A link (15), comprising two ends (15c, 15d) and connecting, by a determined route, at least two return elements (50a, 50b) arranged on different parts (12a, 12b), which forms a loop ( 2) located outside the clamping zone (16),
- un moyen de blocage (20, 21, 22, 23) du lien (15), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un dispositif de préhension (1) disposé sur le lien (15), au niveau de la boucle (2), permettant à l'utilisateur de tirer efficacement, avec au moins une main (M), sur le lien (15).- A locking means (20, 21, 22, 23) of the link (15), characterized in that it comprises a gripping device (1) disposed on the link (15), at the level of the loop (2) , allowing the user to efficiently pull, with at least one hand (M), on the link (15).
2- Dispositif de serrage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de préhension (1) comporte une ossature (3) rigide permettant de répartir la tension du lien (15) sur la main (M) de l'utilisateur.2- Clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that the gripping device (1) comprises a rigid frame (3) for distributing the tension of the link (15) on the hand (M) of the user.
3- Dispositif de serrage selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que l'ossature (3) comporte une surface de contact (4) complémentaire d'au moins trois doigts (25x, 25y, 25z) de la main (M).3- Clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that the frame (3) has a contact surface (4) complementary to at least three fingers (25x, 25y, 25z) of the hand (M).
4- Dispositif de serrage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de préhension (1) comprend des moyens d'accrochages (5c, 5d) apte à coopérer avec les deux extrémités (15c, 15d) du lien (15) fermant ainsi la boucle (2).4- Clamping device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the gripping device (1) comprises hooking means (5c, 5d) capable of cooperating with the two ends (15c, 15d) of the link (15) thus closing the loop (2).
5- Dispositif de serrage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de blocage (23) est intégré dans les éléments de renvoi (50a, 50b), positionnés à la jonction de la zone de serrage (16) et de la boucle (2), afin de maintenir la tension dans la zone de serrage (16).5- Clamping device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the locking means (23) is integrated in the return elements (50a, 50b), positioned at the junction of the clamping zone (16 ) and the buckle (2), in order to maintain the tension in the tightening zone (16).
6- Dispositif de serrage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la zone de serrage (16) comprend au moins deux zones (16e, 16f) séparées par aux moins un élément de renvoi(52a, 52b), positionné sur chacun des parties (12a, 12b) et en ce que le moyen de blocage (22) est intégré aux éléments de renvoi (52a, 52b) afin de maintenir la tension de serrage dans la zone de serrage inférieure (16e), qui est séparée du dispositif de préhension (1) par les dits éléments de renvoi (52a, 52b).6- Clamping device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the clamping zone (16) comprises at least two zones (16e, 16f) separated by at least one deflection element (52a, 52b), positioned on each of the parts (12a, 12b) and in that the locking means (22) is integrated with the return elements (52a, 52b) in order to maintain the tightening tension in the lower tightening zone (16e), which is separated from the gripping device (1) by the said return elements (52a, 52b).
7- Dispositif de serrage selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que les éléments de renvoi (52a, 52b, 53a, 53b), situés dans la zone de serrage inférieure (16e), comprennent des moyens de guidage aptes à ne pas laisser échapper le lien (15) durant le desserrage.7- Clamping device according to claim 6, characterized in that the deflection elements (52a, 52b, 53a, 53b), located in the lower clamping zone (16e), include guide means able to not let escape the link (15) during the loosening.
8- Dispositif de serrage selon l'une des revendications 6 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les éléments de renvoi (50a, 50b, 51a, 51b), situés dans la zone de serrage supérieure (16f), sont de type crochet permettant de positionner manuellement le lien (15) dans l'élément de renvoi (50a, 50b, 51a, 51b). 9- Dispositif de serrage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que le lien (15) est souple et sensiblement inextensible.8- Clamping device according to one of claims 6 to 7, characterized in that the deflection elements (50a, 50b, 51a, 51b), located in the upper clamping zone (16f), are of the hook type making it possible to manually position the link (15) in the return element (50a, 50b, 51a, 51b). 9- Clamping device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the link (15) is flexible and substantially inextensible.
10- Dispositif de serrage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de blocage (20) est intégré dans un élément de blocage (21) qui est monté coulissant sur la boucle (2). 10- Clamping device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the locking means (20) is integrated in a locking element (21) which is slidably mounted on the loop (2).
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