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EP1225960B1
EP1225960B1 EP00977424A EP00977424A EP1225960B1 EP 1225960 B1 EP1225960 B1 EP 1225960B1 EP 00977424 A EP00977424 A EP 00977424A EP 00977424 A EP00977424 A EP 00977424A EP 1225960 B1 EP1225960 B1 EP 1225960B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A63B71/12—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the body or the legs, e.g. for the shoulders
    • A63B71/1225—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the body or the legs, e.g. for the shoulders for the legs, e.g. thighs, knees, ankles, feet
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A63B71/12—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the body or the legs, e.g. for the shoulders
    • A63B71/1225—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the body or the legs, e.g. for the shoulders for the legs, e.g. thighs, knees, ankles, feet
    • A63B2071/1275—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the body or the legs, e.g. for the shoulders for the legs, e.g. thighs, knees, ankles, feet for the ankle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2208/00—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player
    • A63B2208/12—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player specially adapted for children

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  • the present invention relates to ankle protection according to the preamble of claim 1 (US-A-5 637 077).
  • Ankle protection is known from EP 0 682 960 A1, which consists of an elastic sock a textile material which has three openings, a first opening for the leg area of the foot is provided, with a second opening for the Toe area of the foot is provided and a third opening for the Heel area of the foot is provided.
  • the elastic sock attached a nutshell-shaped protective element, the cavity is padded with foam balls.
  • the foam beads in the cavity of the protective element is between the foot and the protective element Mesh made of a textile material available.
  • the disadvantage of this embodiment is that that only the ankle directly, but not the area around it, like ligaments and Ankle are protected. Furthermore, it can be the case with obliquely impinging impacts Injuries occur when the peripheral areas are made of a rigid material existing protective element act directly on the foot.
  • the invention has for its object to provide ankle protection, which easy handling a high degree of security against bumps and kicks offers in the ankle area.
  • the ankle protection according to the invention consists of a band-shaped pack, which in Longitudinal cross section is essentially U - shaped and the foot circumference in Knuckle area is substantially overlapping.
  • a closure device is provided in the open section of the U-shaped package.
  • the pack consists of an inner part facing the foot and one outer part pointing away from the foot, made of a durable Clothing material exist and firmly together at their outer peripheral edges are connected. There is a foam pad between the inner part and the outer part arranged.
  • a protective element made of a semi-rigid Material formed with elastic properties, the protective element being smaller than the foam pad is. This arrangement ensures that part of the kinetic energy of the impacts or kicks is absorbed by the protective element. The impact load that is applied with a small area is thus reduced to one comparatively large area transferred and further through the foam pad attenuated. Thus, the entire side foot area at ankle height with bands and Ankle effectively protected.
  • Figures 1 and 9 show a front view and a side view of a Ankle protection 10, which is applied to a foot 12.
  • the ankle protection 10 includes a band-shaped packing 14 which is essentially U-shaped in longitudinal cross section is formed (see in particular Fig. 5).
  • the pack 14 covers the foot circumference in the ankle area almost completely (Fig. 1 and 5).
  • An open section 16 of the pack 14 is by means of a Closure device 18 can be closed at the base 12.
  • the closure device 18 is in this embodiment a Velcro.
  • the closure device 18 is designed as a belt closure.
  • the pack 14 is made of one facing the foot 12 Inner part 20 and an outer part 22 pointing away from the foot 12.
  • the material for the inner part 20 and the outer part 22 is preferably durable and weatherproof.
  • the material for the inner part 20 is preferably skin-friendly to to create the prerequisite that the ankle protection 10 is placed directly on the foot 12 can be.
  • As a material for the inner part 20 and the outer part 22 are, for. B. Leather, synthetic leather, a nylon fabric such as z. B is used for travel bags or PTFE.
  • the inner part 20 and the outer part 22 are fixed at their outer peripheral edges connected with each other.
  • the Outer peripheral edges of the inner part 20 and the outer part 22 sewn together.
  • a foam pad 24 is between the inner part 20 and the outer part 22 arranged, which is dimensioned so that it covers the entire side foot region 26 in Ankle height covered.
  • the foam pad 24 consists of an elastic sponge-like material, such as B. from foamed polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, Polyethylene or polyurethane.
  • the inner part 20 and the outer part 22 are in the Heel area 28 directly connected to each other, z. B. sewn or glued so that a foam pad 24 for the inner ankle and a foam pad 24 for the Ankle is provided.
  • Foam pad 24 can be arranged continuously, surrounding the heel area 28.
  • the foam pad 24 in the heel region 28 in the modified embodiment is thinner than in FIG the side foot regions 26.
  • protective elements 30 are provided between the outer part 22 and the foam pad 24.
  • the protective elements 30 are dimensioned smaller in their length and width dimensions than the foam pads 24 (see FIG. 3).
  • the protective element 30 is made of a semi-rigid material with elastic properties, such as. B. polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polyethene, polypropene, polybutene, polymethylpentene, carbon fiber materials or combinations of these materials.
  • a protective element 30 is provided on the outside of the ankle.
  • the combination between the Foam cushion 24 and the protective element 30 arched.
  • This bulge is either formed so that the foam pad 24 and the protective element 30th be glued together and kept arched until the adhesive is cured.
  • Another way of forming the curvature is that the protective element 30 is thermally brought into the desired shape and that Foam cushion 24 is then glued to the curved protective element 30.
  • a tether 32 which extends from the outside Ankle area of the pack 14 to the inner ankle area of the pack 14 extends.
  • the tether 32 is preferably made of an elastic material, e.g. B. a rubber band.
  • the ankle guard is 10 connected to a shoe 34.
  • FIG. 2A shows the cut of the inner part 20 and the outer part 22 for the pack 14.
  • the inner part 20 and the outer part 22 preferably have the following dimensions: 1A1: 270mm, 1A2: 60mm, 1A3: 80mm and 1A4: 90.5mm.
  • the width gradually increases from 1A2 to a vertex 1A4, and gradually decreases from there to the width 1A3.
  • the length 1B1 of the foam pad 24 shown in FIG. 2B is preferably 90 mm.
  • the width is based on the dimensions of the inner part 20 or Adjusted outer part 22.
  • the thickness is approximately 10 mm.
  • the length 1C1 of the protective element 30 is 60 mm and the width 1C2 is 40 mm.
  • the thickness of the protective element 30 is preferably 1 mm to 2 mm.
  • the inner part 20 and the Outer part 22 for the left side foot area 26 and the right side foot area 26 are each formed separately and are connected by a connecting part in the heel area 28 connected with each other.
  • the connecting part is preferably made of an elastic one Material such as B. formed a rubber band.
  • the connecting part can also a foam pad element, analogous to the foam pad 24, padded his.
  • the soccer player first puts on his shin pads. Then the player puts on the ankle protection 10 by in the open state of the Ankle protection 10 puts the tether 32 on the sole of the foot and the foot circumference of the U-shaped pack 14. Below is the locking device 18 closed, so that the ankle protection 10 in the foot circumference in the ankle area essentially encloses. Then the football player takes off his stockings and then his shoes 34 on.
  • the soccer player first puts on his shin pads.
  • the ankle protection 10 has a light weight.
  • the simple and uncomplicated creation of the Ankle protection 10 is also used in children, adolescents and Given adolescents.
  • the soccer player who uses the ankle protection 10 has an increased feeling of security which goes hand in hand with better gaming behavior.
  • the Knuckle protection 10 is light in weight and can be produced inexpensively. Further the ankle protection 10 does not have a disadvantageous effect when playing football.
  • Fig. 10 shows the shoe 34, which with the ankle protection 10 over a Fastening device 40 connected.
  • the fastening device 40 can be detachable be, and for example be designed as a push button, or be fixed, and for Example may be a rivet that connects the ankle protector 10 to the shoe 34 in a non-detachable manner.
  • 11 and 12 show a combination of the ankle protection 10 with a Shin guards 42.
  • FIG. 11 shows the shin guard 42 on the area facing the foot 12 is releasably connected to the ankle protector 10 via a zipper 44.
  • FIG. 12 shows the shin guard 42 on the area facing the foot 12 via a shin guard - Velcro fastener 46 detachable with the ankle protection 10 connected is.
  • the application of the ankle protection 10 according to the embodiments of FIGS. 11 and 12 takes place as described above, except that additionally the connection between the Shin guards 42 and the ankle protection 10 is closed.
  • the ankle protection is with the Shin guards 42 formed in one piece.

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An ankle guard consisting of a band-shaped padding ( 14 ), with a substantially U-shaped longitudinal cross-section, which is configured to essentially cover the circumference of the foot in the vicinity of the ankle. A closure device ( 18 ) is provided to close the open section of the U-shaped padding, allowing the ankle guard to be put on in a particularly simple manner. The padding ( 14 ) comprises an internal section ( 20 ), facing towards the foot ( 12 ) and an external section ( 22 ), facing away from the foot ( 12 ) which consist of a durable material and are connected in a fixed manner at the edges of their outer peripheries. A foam cushion ( 24 ) is positioned between the internal section ( 20 ) and the external section ( 22 ). In the lateral region of the foot ( 26 ), in the vicinity of the outward-facing ankle-bone, a protective element ( 30 ), consisting of a semi-rigid material with elastic properties is located between the external section ( 22 ) and the foam cushion ( 24 ), the protective element ( 30 ) being smaller than the foam cushion ( 24 ). This configuration ensures that the entire lateral foot region at the ankle level, including the ligaments and ankle-joint, are effectively protected against injury.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Knöchelschutz gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruch 1 (US-A- 5 637 077).The present invention relates to ankle protection according to the preamble of claim 1 (US-A-5 637 077).

Aus der EP 0 682 960 A1 ist ein Knöchelschutz bekannt, der eine elastische Socke aus einem Textilmaterial umfaßt, die drei Öffnungen aufweist, wobei eine erste Öffnung für den Beinbereich des Fußes vorgesehen ist, wobei eine zweite Öffnung für den Zehenbereich des Fußes vorgesehen ist und wobei eine dritte Öffnung für den Fersenbereich des Fußes vorgesehen ist. Am Knöchel ist an der Innenseite der elastischen Socke ein nußschalenförmiges Schutzelement befestigt, dessen Hohlraum mit Schaumstoffkügelchen ausgepolstert ist. Zum Halten der Schaumstoffkügelchen in dem Hohlraum des Schutzelementes ist zwischen dem Fuß und dem Schutzelement ein Gitter aus einem Textilwerkstoff vorhanden. Nachteilig bei dieser Ausführungsform ist, daß nur der Knöchel direkt, nicht aber die Umgebung desselben, wie Bänder und Sprunggelenk geschützt sind. Ferner kann es bei schräg auftreffenden Stößen zu Verletzungen kommen, wenn die Randbereiche des aus einem starren Material bestehenden Schutzelementes direkt auf den Fuß wirken.Ankle protection is known from EP 0 682 960 A1, which consists of an elastic sock a textile material which has three openings, a first opening for the leg area of the foot is provided, with a second opening for the Toe area of the foot is provided and a third opening for the Heel area of the foot is provided. On the inside of the ankle is the elastic sock attached a nutshell-shaped protective element, the cavity is padded with foam balls. To hold the foam beads in the cavity of the protective element is between the foot and the protective element Mesh made of a textile material available. The disadvantage of this embodiment is that that only the ankle directly, but not the area around it, like ligaments and Ankle are protected. Furthermore, it can be the case with obliquely impinging impacts Injuries occur when the peripheral areas are made of a rigid material existing protective element act directly on the foot.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Knöchelschutz zu schaffen, der bei einfacher Handhabbarkeit ein großes Maß an Sicherheit gegenüber Stößen bzw. Tritten im Knöchelbereich bietet.The invention has for its object to provide ankle protection, which easy handling a high degree of security against bumps and kicks offers in the ankle area.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im Patentanspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst.This object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1.

Der erfindungsgemäße Knöchelschutz besteht aus einer bandförmigen Packung, die im Längsquerschnitt im wesentlichen U - förmig ausgebildet ist und den Fußumfang im Knöchelbereich im wesentlichen überdeckend ausgebildet ist. Zum Verschließen des offenen Abschnitts der U - förmigen Packung ist eine Verschlußeinrichtung vorgesehen. Durch diese Ausbildung ist ein besonders einfaches Anlegen des Knöchelschutzes gewährleistet. Die Packung besteht aus einem zum Fuß weisenden Innenteil und einem vom Fuß wegweisenden Außenteil, die aus einem strapazierfähigen Bekleidungsmaterial bestehen und an ihren Außenumfangskanten fest miteinander verbunden sind. Zwischen dem Innenteil und dem Außenteil ist ein Schaumstoffpolster angeordnet. Im Seitenfußbereich des nach außen weisenden Knöchels zwischen dem Außenteil und dem Schaumstoffpolster ist ein Schutzelement aus einem halbstarren Material mit elastischen Eigenschaften gebildet, wobei das Schutzelement kleiner als das Schaumstoffpolster ist. Durch diese Anordnung wird sichergestellt, daß ein Teil der kinetischen Energie der Stöße bzw. Tritte von dem Schutzelement aufgenommen wird. Die Stoßbelastung, die mit einer kleinen Fläche aufgebracht wird, wird somit auf eine vergleichsweise große Fläche übertragen und durch das Schaumstoffpolster weiter gedämpft. Somit wird der gesamte Seitenfußbereich in Knöchelhöhe mit Bändern und Sprunggelenk wirksam geschützt.The ankle protection according to the invention consists of a band-shaped pack, which in Longitudinal cross section is essentially U - shaped and the foot circumference in Knuckle area is substantially overlapping. To close the A closure device is provided in the open section of the U-shaped package. This design makes it particularly easy to put on the ankle protection guaranteed. The pack consists of an inner part facing the foot and one outer part pointing away from the foot, made of a durable Clothing material exist and firmly together at their outer peripheral edges are connected. There is a foam pad between the inner part and the outer part arranged. In the side foot area of the outward-pointing ankle between the Outer part and the foam pad is a protective element made of a semi-rigid Material formed with elastic properties, the protective element being smaller than the foam pad is. This arrangement ensures that part of the kinetic energy of the impacts or kicks is absorbed by the protective element. The impact load that is applied with a small area is thus reduced to one comparatively large area transferred and further through the foam pad attenuated. Thus, the entire side foot area at ankle height with bands and Ankle effectively protected.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Die Erfindung wird an Hand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Darin zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Vorderansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Knöchelschutzes, der an einen Fuß eines Benutzers, z. B. Fußballspielers, angelegt ist,
Fig. 2A
einen Zuschnitt eines Innenteiles oder Außenteiles des Knöchelschutzes,
Fig. 2B
einen Zuschnitt eines Schaumgummipolsters des Knöchelschutzes,
Fig. 2C
einen Zuschnitt eines Schutzelementes des Knöchelschutzes,
Fig. 3
eine perspektivische Vorderansicht einer Kombination aus dem Schaumgummipolster und dem Schutzelement für den Knöchelschutz,
Fig. 4
eine Draufsicht auf die Kombination von Fig. 3,
Fig. 5
eine Querschnittansicht des Knöchelschutzes von Fig. 1,
Fig. 6
eine Seitenansicht eines Schuhs mit Knöchelschutz von Fig. 1, wobei die Verschlußeinrichtung geöffnet ist,
Fig. 7
eine Seitenansicht eines mit einem Schuh bekleideten Fußes, an dem der Knöchelschutz von Fig. 1 angelegt ist, und wobei die Verschlußeinrichtung des Knöchelschutzes geschlossen ist,
Fig. 8
eine perspektivische Seitenansicht des Knöchelschutzes in einem geöffneten Zustand,
Fig. 9
eine Seitenansicht des Knöchelschutzes von Fig. 1, der an einen Fuß angelegt ist,
Fig. 10
eine Seitenansicht des Knöchelschutzes von Fig. 1, der an einem Schuh befestigt ist,
Fig. 11
eine Seitenansicht des Knöchelschutzes von Fig. 1, der gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform mit einem Schienbeinschoner verbunden ist, und
Fig. 12
eine Seitenansicht des Knöchelschutzes von Fig. 1, der gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsform mit einem Schienbeinschoner verbunden ist.
The invention is explained in more detail with reference to the drawings. In it show:
Fig. 1
a front view of an ankle protection according to the invention, which on a foot of a user, for. B. football player,
Figure 2A
a cut of an inner part or outer part of the ankle protection,
Figure 2B
a cut of a foam rubber pad of the ankle protection,
Figure 2C
a cut of a protective element of the ankle protection,
Fig. 3
a perspective front view of a combination of the foam rubber pad and the protective element for the ankle protection,
Fig. 4
a plan view of the combination of Fig. 3,
Fig. 5
2 shows a cross-sectional view of the ankle protection from FIG. 1,
Fig. 6
2 shows a side view of a shoe with ankle protection from FIG. 1, the closure device being open,
Fig. 7
1 shows a side view of a foot clad with a shoe, on which the ankle protector of FIG. 1 is placed, and with the closure device of the ankle protector closed;
Fig. 8
2 shows a perspective side view of the ankle protection in an open state,
Fig. 9
2 shows a side view of the ankle protection from FIG. 1, which is applied to a foot,
Fig. 10
1, which is attached to a shoe,
Fig. 11
a side view of the ankle protection of Fig. 1, which is connected according to a first embodiment with a shin guard, and
Fig. 12
a side view of the ankle protection of Fig. 1, which is connected according to a second embodiment with a shin guard.

Die Figuren 1 und 9 zeigen eine Vorderansicht und eine Seitenansicht eines Knöchelschutzes 10, der an einen Fuß 12 angelegt ist. Der Knöchelschutz 10 umfaßt eine bandförmige Packung 14, die im Längsquerschnitt im wesentlichen U - förmig ausgebildet ist (siehe insbesondere Fig. 5).Figures 1 and 9 show a front view and a side view of a Ankle protection 10, which is applied to a foot 12. The ankle protection 10 includes a band-shaped packing 14 which is essentially U-shaped in longitudinal cross section is formed (see in particular Fig. 5).

Die Packung 14 überdeckt den Fußumfang im Knöchelbereich nahezu vollständig (Fig. 1 und 5). Ein offener Abschnitt 16 der Packung 14 ist mittels einer Verschlußeinrichtung 18 am Fuß 12 verschließbar. Die Verschlußeinrichtung 18 ist in dieser Ausführungsform ein Klettverschluß. In einer modifizierten Ausführungsform ist die Verschlußeinrichtung 18 als Gürtelverschluß ausgebildet. The pack 14 covers the foot circumference in the ankle area almost completely (Fig. 1 and 5). An open section 16 of the pack 14 is by means of a Closure device 18 can be closed at the base 12. The closure device 18 is in this embodiment a Velcro. In a modified embodiment the closure device 18 is designed as a belt closure.

Wie aus Fig. 5 zu entnehmen ist, wird die Packung 14 aus einem zum Fuß 12 weisenden Innenteil 20 und einem vom Fuß 12 wegweisenden Außenteil 22 gebildet. Das Material für den Innenteil 20 und den Außenteil 22 ist bevorzugterweise strapazierfähig und wetterfest. Das Material für den Innenteil 20 ist bevorzugterweise hautverträglich, um die Vorraussetzung zu schaffen, daß der Knöchelschutz 10 direkt am Fuß 12 angelegt werden kann. Als Material für den Innenteil 20 und den Außenteil 22 eignen sich z. B. Leder, Kunstleder, ein Nylongewebe, wie es z. B für Reisetaschen verwendet wird oder PTFE.As can be seen from FIG. 5, the pack 14 is made of one facing the foot 12 Inner part 20 and an outer part 22 pointing away from the foot 12. The material for the inner part 20 and the outer part 22 is preferably durable and weatherproof. The material for the inner part 20 is preferably skin-friendly to to create the prerequisite that the ankle protection 10 is placed directly on the foot 12 can be. As a material for the inner part 20 and the outer part 22 are, for. B. Leather, synthetic leather, a nylon fabric such as z. B is used for travel bags or PTFE.

Der Innenteil 20 und der Außenteil 22 sind an ihren Außenumfangskanten fest miteinander verbunden. In der vorliegenden Ausführungsform sind die Außenumfangskanten des Innenteils 20 und des Außenteils 22 miteinander vernäht. In einer modifizierten Ausführungsform sind die Außenumfangskanten des Innenteils 20 und des Außenteils 22-miteinander verklebt.The inner part 20 and the outer part 22 are fixed at their outer peripheral edges connected with each other. In the present embodiment, the Outer peripheral edges of the inner part 20 and the outer part 22 sewn together. In In a modified embodiment, the outer peripheral edges of the inner part 20 and the outer part 22-glued together.

Zwischen dem Innenteil 20 und dem Außenteil 22 ist ein Schaumstoffpolster 24 angeordnet, das so dimensioniert ist, daß es den gesamten Seitenfußbereich 26 in Knöchelhöhe überdeckt. Das Schaumstoffpolster 24 besteht aus einem elastischen schwammartigen Material, wie z. B. aus geschäumten Polyvinylchlorid, Polystyrol, Polyäthylen oder Polyurethan.A foam pad 24 is between the inner part 20 and the outer part 22 arranged, which is dimensioned so that it covers the entire side foot region 26 in Ankle height covered. The foam pad 24 consists of an elastic sponge-like material, such as B. from foamed polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, Polyethylene or polyurethane.

In der in Fig. 5 gezeigten Ausführungsform ist der Innenteil 20 und der Außenteil 22 im Fersenbereich 28 direkt miteinander fest verbunden, z. B. vernäht oder verklebt, so daß ein Schaumstoffpolster 24 für den Innenknöchel und ein Schaumstoffpolster 24 für den Außenknöchel vorgesehen ist. In einer modifizierten Außenführungsform kann auch das Schaumstoffpolster 24 durchgehend, den Fersenbereich 28 umgebend, angeordnet sein. Zur Erhöhung des Tragekomforts des Knöchelschutzes 10 ist das Schaumstoffpolster 24 im Fersenbereich 28 in der modifizierten Ausführungsform dünner ausgebildet als in den Seitenfußbereichen 26.In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the inner part 20 and the outer part 22 are in the Heel area 28 directly connected to each other, z. B. sewn or glued so that a foam pad 24 for the inner ankle and a foam pad 24 for the Ankle is provided. In a modified form of external guidance, this can also be done Foam pad 24 can be arranged continuously, surrounding the heel area 28. To increase the comfort of the ankle protector 10, the foam pad 24 in the heel region 28 in the modified embodiment is thinner than in FIG the side foot regions 26.

In den Seitenfußbereichen 26 sind zwischen dem Außenteil 22 und dem Schaumstoffpolster 24 jeweils Schutzelemente 30 vorgesehen. Die Schutzelemente 30 sind in ihren Längen- und Breitenausdehnungen kleiner dimensioniert als die Schaumstoffpolster 24 (siehe Fig. 3).
Das Schutzelement 30 ist aus einem halbstarren Material mit elastischen Eigenschaften, wie z. B. Polypropylen, Polyvinylchlorid, Polystyrol, Polyethen, Polypropen, Polybuten, Polymethylpenten, Kohlefaserwerkstoffen oder aus Kombinationen dieser Materialien hergestellt.In the side foot regions 26, protective elements 30 are provided between the outer part 22 and the foam pad 24. The protective elements 30 are dimensioned smaller in their length and width dimensions than the foam pads 24 (see FIG. 3).
The protective element 30 is made of a semi-rigid material with elastic properties, such as. B. polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polyethene, polypropene, polybutene, polymethylpentene, carbon fiber materials or combinations of these materials.

In einer Modifikation der beschriebenen Ausführungsform ist nur im Bereich des nach außen weisenden Knöchels ein Schutzelement 30 vorgesehen.In a modification of the described embodiment is only in the area of the a protective element 30 is provided on the outside of the ankle.

Wie in den Fig. 3 und 4 gezeigt ist, ist die Kombination zwischen dem Schaumstoffpolster 24 und dem Schutzelement 30 gewölbt ausgeführt. Diese Wölbung wird entweder so gebildet, daß das Schaumstoffpolster 24 und das Schutzelement 30 miteinander verklebt werden und solange gewölbt gehalten werden, bis der Kleber ausgehärtet ist. Eine andere Möglichkeit der Bildung der Wölbung besteht darin, daß das Schutzelement 30 thermisch in die gewünschte Form gebracht wird und das Schaumstoffpolster 24 dann auf das gewölbte Schutzelement 30 geklebt wird. As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the combination between the Foam cushion 24 and the protective element 30 arched. This bulge is either formed so that the foam pad 24 and the protective element 30th be glued together and kept arched until the adhesive is cured. Another way of forming the curvature is that the protective element 30 is thermally brought into the desired shape and that Foam cushion 24 is then glued to the curved protective element 30.

Wie in den Fig. 8 und 9 gezeigt ist, erstreckt sich im wesentlichen senkrecht zur Längsrichtung der Packung 14 ein Halteband 32, das sich vom außenliegenden Knöchelbereich der Packung 14 zum innenliegenden Knöchelbereich der Packung 14 erstreckt. Das Halteband 32 ist bevorzugterweise aus einem elastischen Material, z. B. einem Gummiband, hergestellt.As shown in Figs. 8 and 9, extends substantially perpendicular to In the longitudinal direction of the pack 14, a tether 32 which extends from the outside Ankle area of the pack 14 to the inner ankle area of the pack 14 extends. The tether 32 is preferably made of an elastic material, e.g. B. a rubber band.

Wie in Fig. 6 gezeigt ist, ist in einer modifizierten Ausführungsform der Knöchelschutz 10 mit einem Schuh 34 verbunden.As shown in Fig. 6, in a modified embodiment, the ankle guard is 10 connected to a shoe 34.

Fig. 2A zeigt den Zuschnitt des Innenteils 20 und des Außenteils 22 für die Packung 14. Der Innenteil 20 bzw. der Außenteil 22 haben bevorzugterweise folgende Abmessungen:
1A1: 270mm, 1A2:60 mm, 1A3: 80 mm und 1A4: 90,5 mm. Wie aus Fig. 2A ersichtlich ist, nimmt die Breite beginnend von 1A2 allmählich bis zu einem Scheitelpunkt 1A4 zu, und nimmt von dort allmählich bis zur Breite 1A3 ab.2A shows the cut of the inner part 20 and the outer part 22 for the pack 14. The inner part 20 and the outer part 22 preferably have the following dimensions:
1A1: 270mm, 1A2: 60mm, 1A3: 80mm and 1A4: 90.5mm. As can be seen from Fig. 2A, the width gradually increases from 1A2 to a vertex 1A4, and gradually decreases from there to the width 1A3.

Diese Abmessungen entsprechen einer Normalgröße eines Fußes und können entsprechend den tatsächlichen Gegebenheiten sowohl kleiner als auch größer sein.These dimensions correspond to a normal size of a foot and can be both smaller and larger depending on the actual circumstances.

Die Länge 1B1 des in Fig. 2B gezeigten Schaumstoffpolsters 24 beträgt bevorzugterweise 90 mm. Die Breite ist an die Abmessungen des Innenteils 20 bzw. Außenteils 22 angepaßt. Die Dicke beträgt ca. 10 mm.The length 1B1 of the foam pad 24 shown in FIG. 2B is preferably 90 mm. The width is based on the dimensions of the inner part 20 or Adjusted outer part 22. The thickness is approximately 10 mm.

In Fig. 2C beträgt die Länge 1C1 des Schutzelementes 30 60 mm und die Breite 1C2 40 mm. Die Dicke des Schutzelementes 30 beträgt bevorzugterweise 1 mm bis 2 mm.2C, the length 1C1 of the protective element 30 is 60 mm and the width 1C2 is 40 mm. The thickness of the protective element 30 is preferably 1 mm to 2 mm.

In einer anderen nicht gezeigten Ausführungsform sind das Innenteil 20 und das Außenteil 22 für den linken Seitenfußbereich 26 und den rechten Seitenfußbereich 26 jeweils getrennt ausgebildet und sind durch ein Verbindungsteil im Fersenbereich 28 miteinander verbunden. Bevorzugterweise ist das Verbindungsteil aus einem elastischen Material, wie z. B. einem Gummiband ausgebildet. Auch kann das Verbindungsteil mit einem Schaumstoffpolsterelement, analog dem Schaumstoffpolster 24, ausgepolstert sein.In another embodiment, not shown, the inner part 20 and the Outer part 22 for the left side foot area 26 and the right side foot area 26 are each formed separately and are connected by a connecting part in the heel area 28 connected with each other. The connecting part is preferably made of an elastic one Material such as B. formed a rubber band. The connecting part can also a foam pad element, analogous to the foam pad 24, padded his.

Das Anlegen des Knöchelschutzes 10 wird nachstehend erläutert.The application of the ankle protection 10 is explained below.

In einer ersten Variante legt der Fußballspieler zunächst seine Schienbeinschoner an. Danach legt der Spieler den Knöchelschutz 10 an, indem er im geöffneten Zustand des Knöchelschutzes 10 das Halteband 32 an der Fußsohle anlegt und den Fußumfang mit der U - förmigen Packung 14 umschließt. Nachfolgend wird der Verschlußeinrichtung 18 geschlossen, so daß der Knöchelschutz 10 den Fußumfang im Knöchelbereich im wesentlichen umschließt. Anschließend zieht der Fußballspieler seine Strümpfe und darauffolgend seine Schuhe 34 an.In a first variant, the soccer player first puts on his shin pads. Then the player puts on the ankle protection 10 by in the open state of the Ankle protection 10 puts the tether 32 on the sole of the foot and the foot circumference of the U-shaped pack 14. Below is the locking device 18 closed, so that the ankle protection 10 in the foot circumference in the ankle area essentially encloses. Then the football player takes off his stockings and then his shoes 34 on.

In einer zweiten Variante legt der Fußballspieler zuerst seine Schienbeinschoner an.In a second variant, the soccer player first puts on his shin pads.

Danach zieht der Fußballspieler seine Strümpfe an. Wie in der ersten Variante wird dann der Knöchelschutz 10 angelegt. Anschließend zieht der Fußballspieler seine Schuhe 34 an (Fig. 7). Then the football player puts on his stockings. As in the first variant then the ankle protection 10 is put on. Then the soccer player pulls his Shoes 34 on (Fig. 7).

Außer den in der Beschreibungseinleitung genannten Vorteilen ergeben sich folgende Vorteile. Durch den Aufbau gemäß der Ausführungsform hat der Knöchelschutz 10 ein geringes Gewicht. Durch das einfache und unkomplizierte Anlegen des Knöchelschutzes 10 ist eine Anwendung auch bei Kindern, Jugendlichen und Heranwachsenden gegeben. Der Fußballspieler, der den Knöchelschutz 10 verwendet, hat ein erhöhtes Sicherheitsgefühl was mit besserem Spielverhalten einhergeht. Der Knöchelschutz 10 hat ein geringes Gewicht und ist kostengünstig herstellbar. Ferner wirkt der Knöchelschutz 10 sich nicht nachteilig beim Fußballspielen aus.In addition to the advantages mentioned in the introduction to the description, the following result Benefits. Due to the construction according to the embodiment, the ankle protection 10 has a light weight. By the simple and uncomplicated creation of the Ankle protection 10 is also used in children, adolescents and Given adolescents. The soccer player who uses the ankle protection 10 has an increased feeling of security which goes hand in hand with better gaming behavior. The Knuckle protection 10 is light in weight and can be produced inexpensively. Further the ankle protection 10 does not have a disadvantageous effect when playing football.

Fig. 10 zeigt den Schuh 34, der mit dem Knöchelschutz 10 über eine Befestigungseinrichtung 40 verbunden. Die Befestigungseinrichtung 40 kann lösbar sein, und zum Beispiel als Druckknopf ausgebildet sein, oder fest sein, und zum Beispiel ein Niet sein, der den Knöchelschutz 10 unlösbar mit dem Schuh 34 verbindet.Fig. 10 shows the shoe 34, which with the ankle protection 10 over a Fastening device 40 connected. The fastening device 40 can be detachable be, and for example be designed as a push button, or be fixed, and for Example may be a rivet that connects the ankle protector 10 to the shoe 34 in a non-detachable manner.

Die Fig. 11 und 12 zeigen eine Kombination des Knöchelschutzes 10 mit einem Schienbeinschoner 42.11 and 12 show a combination of the ankle protection 10 with a Shin guards 42.

Fig. 11 zeigt den Schienbeinschoner 42, der an seinem zum Fuß 12 weisenden Bereich über ein Reißverschluß 44 lösbar mit dem Knöchelschutz 10 verbunden ist.FIG. 11 shows the shin guard 42 on the area facing the foot 12 is releasably connected to the ankle protector 10 via a zipper 44.

Fig. 12 zeigt den Schienbeinschoner 42, der an seinem zum Fuß 12 weisenden Bereich über einen Schienbeinschoner - Klettverschluß 46 lösbar mit dem Knöchelschutz 10 verbunden ist.FIG. 12 shows the shin guard 42 on the area facing the foot 12 via a shin guard - Velcro fastener 46 detachable with the ankle protection 10 connected is.

Das Anlegen des Knöchelschutzes 10 gemäß der Ausführungsformen der Fig. 11 und 12 erfolgt wie oben beschrieben, außer daß zusätzlich noch die Verbindung zwischen dem Schienbeinschoner 42 und dem Knöchelschutz 10 geschlossen wird.The application of the ankle protection 10 according to the embodiments of FIGS. 11 and 12 takes place as described above, except that additionally the connection between the Shin guards 42 and the ankle protection 10 is closed.

In einer nicht gezeigten Ausführungsform ist der Knöchelschutz mit dem Schienbeinschoner 42 einstückig ausgebildet.In an embodiment not shown, the ankle protection is with the Shin guards 42 formed in one piece.

Mischformen zwischen den Ausführungsformen und deren Modifikationen sind möglich.Mixed forms between the embodiments and their modifications are possible.

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  1. Ankle protector, comprising
    a strip-shaped pack (14), which in longitudinal cross section is substantially U-shaped and is designed so as to cover the ankle region of a foot (12), and
    a closure device (18) for closing the open portion (16) of the U-shaped pack (14),
    wherein the pack (14) is formed by an inner part (20) directed towards the foot (12) and by an outer part (22) directed away from the foot (12), which parts are made of a hard-wearing cover material and are firmly connected to one another at their outer peripheral edges,
    wherein a foam pad (24) is disposed between the inner part (20) and the outer part (22), and
    wherein a protective element (30) is disposed in the lateral foot region (26) of the outward facing ankle between the outer part (22) and the foam pad (24),
    characterized in that for use of the ankle protector in the field of sport the packing (14) is disposed in longitudinal direction of the foot (12) and is designed so as to substantially completely cover the periphery of the foot in the ankle region, and
    that the protective element (30) is made of a semi-rigid material with elastic properties, wherein
    the protective element (30) is smaller than the foam pad (24).
  2. Ankle protector according to claim 1, characterized in that in the heel region (28) of the foot (12). the inner part (20) and the outer part (22) are connected to one another directly without the intermediate layer of a foam pad (24).
  3. Ankle protector according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the inner part (20) and the outer part (22) each gradually increase in width from the end edge to the ankle region and gradually decrease in width from the ankle region to the heel region (28) (Fig. 2A).
  4. Ankle protector according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a protective element (30) made of a semi-rigid material with elastic properties is disposed in the lateral foot region of the inward facing ankle between the outer part (22) and the foam pad (24), wherein the protective element (30) is smaller than the foam pad (24).
  5. Ankle protector according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a retaining band (32) extends from the outward facing ankle region of the pack (14) to the inward facing ankle region of the pack (14) and substantially at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the U-shaped pack (14).
  6. Ankle protector according to claim 5, characterized in that the retaining band (32) is made of an elastic material.
  7. Ankle protector according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the closure device (18) is a Velcro fastener.
  8. Ankle protector according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the closure device (18) is a belt fastener.
  9. Ankle protector according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the ankle protector (10) is connected to a boot (34).
  10. Ankle protector according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the inner part (20) and the outer part (22) of the pack (14) are made of leather, imitation leather, nylon fabric or PTFE.
  11. Ankle protector according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the foam pad (24) is made of an expanded polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polyethylene or polyurethane.
  12. Ankle protector according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the protective element (30) is of a curved construction.
  13. Ankle protector according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the protective element (30) is made of polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polyethene, polypropene, polybutene, polymethyl pentane or carbon fibre materials or combinations of said materials.
  14. Ankle protector according to one of claims 9 to 13, characterized in that the ankle protector (10) is connected to the boot (34) by means of a rivet or a plurality of rivets.
  15. Ankle protector according to one of claims 9 to 13, characterized in that the ankle protector (10) is connected to the boot (34) by means of a press stud or a plurality of press studs.
  16. Ankle protector according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the ankle protector (10) is connected to a shin guard (42).
  17. Ankle protector according to claim 15, characterized in that the ankle protector (10) is connected to the shin guard (42) by means of a zip fastener (44).
  18. Ankle protector according to claim 15, characterized in that the ankle protector is connected to the shin guard (42) by means of a Velcro shin guard fastener (46).
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