EP1340435A1 - Lace-up shoe - Google Patents

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EP1340435A1
EP1340435A1 EP03004502A EP03004502A EP1340435A1 EP 1340435 A1 EP1340435 A1 EP 1340435A1 EP 03004502 A EP03004502 A EP 03004502A EP 03004502 A EP03004502 A EP 03004502A EP 1340435 A1 EP1340435 A1 EP 1340435A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
    • A43C11/22—Fastening devices with elastic tightening parts between pairs of eyelets, e.g. clamps, springs, bands
    • 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
    • A43C7/00—Holding-devices for laces

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  • the invention relates to a lace-up shoe according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Lace-up shoes of this type are from US 5,934,599 or known from DE 298 14 659.2 U1.
  • Lace-up shoes especially lace-up boots, such as snowboard boots, Inline skate boots, hiking boots, mountain boots etc. are by a shoelace that by several Deflection elements, e.g. Eyelets on two opposite Tabs of the boot is threaded, laced, being the ends of the laces are fixed, be it through a lacing or a holding or clamping device, as can be seen in the two above-mentioned documents is.
  • Deflection elements e.g. Eyelets on two opposite Tabs of the boot is threaded, laced, being the ends of the laces are fixed, be it through a lacing or a holding or clamping device, as can be seen in the two above-mentioned documents is.
  • the object of the invention is therefore, the lace-up to improve the type mentioned in that at Using a single shoelace to distribute pressure in different areas of the shoe, in particular Forefoot, instep and shaft area individually adjusted can be.
  • the basic principle of the invention is between the tabs of the shoe pulled together from the laces To provide spacers as a limit stop for serve the minimum distance of the tabs.
  • these spacers sleeve-like elements that one Surround section of the laces, particularly on the Laces are threaded or clipped on. Will the Shoelaces tightened so the opposite ones Tabs pulled towards each other until the sleeve stops works for the tab. By adjusting the length of this The strength of the lacing is adjustable.
  • the sleeve-like elements are from the laces section led and, since this is under tension, the Guaranteed buckling stiffness of the sleeve-like elements, so that they can withstand pressure.
  • a sleeve-like Elements come in different designs, which in the following description explained in more detail become.
  • FIG. 1 The shoe in his The entirety is designated by the reference number 1. He has a forefoot part 2, an instep part 3 and one Shank part 4 and a sole 5.
  • the body of the shoe forms two tabs 6 and 7, between which a tongue 8 is located.
  • the two tabs 6 and 7 are on each other by a shoelace 9 tightened, the laces 9 on the edges of the Tabs 6 and 7 are guided in guides 10 and deflected.
  • Sections of the shoelace span the space between the two tabs 6 and 7, all here known types of laces are conceivable and not just that lacing shown in Fig. 1, in which sections cross the laces.
  • the shoelace 9 is at the crossing points in additional guide elements 11 out.
  • a fixing device 12 which are constructed in any known manner can be, for example, as in the stand mentioned at the beginning of the technique.
  • the lacing initially set is therefore "incorrect" more and the above condition of the solid lacing in the toe area 2 and the looser lacing in the instep Shank area 3, 4 occurs.
  • the invention proposes sleeve-like elements 13 use that between the opposite tabs 6 and 7 are arranged on the laces 9 and as Limit stop for the movement of the tabs towards each other 6 and 7 serve.
  • these sleeves 13 extend transversely to Shoe length direction or also obliquely.
  • FIG. 1 is in the toe area 2
  • Spacer 13 is provided, which is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the shoe runs.
  • instep area 3 in which here the two guides 11 are provided at the crossing points, per Crossing point uses four sleeves 13, the one hand at the assigned. Hit tab 6 or 7 and on the other hand on the guide 11. In the shaft area 4 there are again two Sleeves 13 provided between the associated tab 6 and 7 and the fixing device 12 are.
  • the sleeves act as a stop, which prevents the tabs from contracting further.
  • the laces 9 are under tension when lacing, it also forms a guide for the sleeves 13, so that these largely do not bend or can buckle and are therefore resilient to pressure, even if they have a relatively low inherent stiffness.
  • sleeves 13 Another advantage of the sleeves 13 is that the Laces in the area of the tongue 8 do not rub on this, but slides in the sleeve-like element 13, which made of low-friction material, e.g. Plastic, manufactured is. The corresponding ones also rub at the crossing points 11 Sections of the laces are not against each other and not even on the tongue.
  • low-friction material e.g. Plastic
  • the sleeve 13 is a one-piece cylindrical Tube through which the shoelace 9 is passed.
  • the sleeve has a notch 16 running in the axial direction as well as several notches running around the outer circumference 16 ', whereby several segments 15 are formed. to Setting the length allows the user to use individual segments remove by placing the sleeve 13 on the corresponding Cuts notches so that he can remove individual segments 15 can.
  • the sleeve 13 is a elongated two-part body made of two half-shells 17 and 18 by a snap closure 24, 25 with each other are connectable.
  • the snap lock is there for example, as shown in Fig. 3A, from a dovetail-shaped pins 26 and on the other Half-shell of a corresponding dovetail-shaped Recess 28, wherein a longitudinal slot 27 is made in the pin which allows compression, so that the pin 26th can be inserted into the recess 28 and there locked automatically.
  • the user can use the sleeve subsequently clip onto the laces 9 without the take out the entire laces and thread them.
  • the sleeve again from a one-piece tubular body 19.
  • cylindrical elements 20 which are circular segment-shaped Have recess 21 so that the elements 20 can be clipped onto the shoelace 9 or can be taken from this.
  • the fixing device is in the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 6 a tooth splint where the distance between the teeth is the width corresponds to the perforated disks 13 (cf. FIG. 6A). The user can thereby very easily and quickly the perforated disks 13th position. By tightening the laces 9 the perforated disks 13 are then held and serve as a stop for the tabs 6 and 7.
  • the fixing device 29 is the fixing device 29 as a continuous element shown that the tongue 8 in the area between the two Straps 6 and 7 completely bridged. Of course it is also possible in each case only in the area of the tabs 6 or to arrange 7 shorter sections of the fixing device 29.
  • a perforated rail can be provided, in which case the perforated disk 13 has a pin 30 which in a corresponding Hole 31 can be used.
  • the fixing device 29 can also be integrated into the tongue 8 be appropriate by the surface of the tongue Has teeth or holes, which is easily possible is when the tongue 8 is made of plastic or a plastic coating has the corresponding forces receives. What is important in this exemplary embodiment is only that the perforated disc 13 by positive locking on the tongue 8 is fixed in the direction of the laces and as Stop for tabs 6 and 7 when lacing the boot serves.
  • the threaded sleeve 13 is hollow on the inside, so that the shoelace 9 runs through it.
  • the Threaded sleeve 13 can be screwed into threaded bushings 29, which in turn have sleeve-like fastening elements 30 are attached to the tabs (6 and 7) of the boot.
  • Fig. 7 with right and Left-hand threads 13a and 13b can be the threaded sleeves 29 be non-rotatably attached to the tabs of the boot and, for example, in one piece with the fasteners 30 are trained. In other words, they can Fasteners 30 are also omitted if their function is taken over by the threaded bushings 29.
  • Polygonal flattening 31 is provided on the threaded sleeve rotated by hand or using a wrench can be. Screws by turning the threaded sleeve these into or out of the threaded bushings 29 out, with which the distance between the threaded bushings 29 adjustable is.
  • threaded bushings 29 relative to the fasteners 30 rotatable so that by turning the threaded bushings 29 with the threaded sleeve 13 also held Distance can be adjusted.
  • the threaded bushings 29 can then have knurling on the outside, so that they can be turned by hand.
  • FIG. 8 there is the spacer 13 from two telescopically displaceable sleeves 13c and 13d, which are hollow on the inside and through which the shoelace 9 runs through.
  • the sleeve 13c is slidable inside the sleeve 13d.
  • the relative location the two sleeves 13c and 13d can be screwed 33 are fixed by a threaded hole from the outside is screwed into the sleeve 13d and the inner sleeve 13c clamped.
  • the outer sleeve 13d can be used simultaneously form the fastener 30 which is directly on the appropriate tab of the boot is attached.
  • the laces 9 still be provided with a lubricious coating 23, for example coated with plastic to reduce friction to decrease between the sleeve and the laces 9.
  • the sleeve can improve the bending stiffness also have an angular cross section or axially extending ribs.
  • the coil spring 32 can be a casing have, for example in the form of known Bowden trains.

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The lace up snow board boot has a lace (9) guided in tubes (10) formed by folded over tongues (6,7). The tongues have spacing tubes (13) to define stops for the spacing between the tongues. This allows the tension in the laces in separate parts of the boot (2,3,4) to be individually adjusted. The spacers can each be formed as a tube or coil spring (22) threaded onto the laces.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Schnürschuh gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1.The invention relates to a lace-up shoe according to the preamble of claim 1.

Schnürschuhe dieser Art sind aus der US 5,934,599 oder der DE 298 14 659.2 U1 bekannt.Lace-up shoes of this type are from US 5,934,599 or known from DE 298 14 659.2 U1.

Schnürschuhe, insbesondere Schnürstiefel, wie Snowboardstiefel, Inlineskate-Stiefel, Wanderstiefel, Bergstiefel etc. werden durch einen Schnürsenkel, der durch mehrere Umlenkelemente, wie z.B. Ösen, an zwei gegenüberliegenden Laschen des Stiefels durchgefädelt ist, geschnürt, wobei die Enden des Schnürsenkels fixiert werden, sei es durch eine Schnürung oder eine Halte- bzw. Klemmvorrichtung, wie sie den beiden oben genannten Schriften zu entnehmen ist.Lace-up shoes, especially lace-up boots, such as snowboard boots, Inline skate boots, hiking boots, mountain boots etc. are by a shoelace that by several Deflection elements, e.g. Eyelets on two opposite Tabs of the boot is threaded, laced, being the ends of the laces are fixed, be it through a lacing or a holding or clamping device, as can be seen in the two above-mentioned documents is.

Ein wichtiger Vorteil von Schnürschuhen liegt darin, daß der vom Schuh auf den Fuß ausgeübte Druck relativ gleichmäßig verteilt wird und der Schuh trotzdem weich und flexibel sein kann.An important advantage of lace-up shoes is that the pressure exerted by the shoe on the foot is relatively even is distributed and the shoe is still soft and flexible can be.

Es gibt aber auch Anwendungsfälle, bei denen gerade die gleichmäßige Druckverteilung nicht erwünscht ist, beispielsweise bei Snowboard-Stiefeln, wo es wünschenswert ist, im Schaft- und Ristbereich einen relativ starken Druck auszuüben im Verhältnis zum Zehenbereich, der lockerer geschnürt sein soll, um die Beweglichkeit der Zehen zu gewährleisten und ein Abschnüren des Vorderfußbereiches zu vermeiden. Zu diesem Zwecke schlägt die DE 298 14 659.2 U1 bereits vor, für unterschiedliche Schuhbereiche getrennte Schnürsenkel bzw. Schnürungen vorzusehen, die separat bedient und damit eingestellt werden können. Dies ist allerdings umständlich.But there are also use cases in which uniform pressure distribution is not desirable, for example in snowboard boots where it is desirable is a relatively strong pressure in the shaft and instep area exercise in relation to the toe area, the looser should be laced to increase the mobility of the toes guarantee and a constriction of the forefoot area to avoid. For this purpose, DE 298 14 659.2 U1 already before, separate for different shoe areas To provide laces or laces, which are operated separately and can be adjusted with it. However, this is laborious.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, den Schnürschuh der eingangs genannten Art dahingehend zu verbessern, daß bei Verwendung eines einzigen Schnürsenkels die Druckverteilung in unterschiedlichen Bereichen des Schuhs, insbesondere Vorderfuß-, Rist- und Schaftbereich individuell eingestellt werden kann.The object of the invention is therefore, the lace-up to improve the type mentioned in that at Using a single shoelace to distribute pressure in different areas of the shoe, in particular Forefoot, instep and shaft area individually adjusted can be.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im Patentanspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind den Unteransprüchen zu entnehmen.This object is achieved by the specified in claim 1 Features resolved. Advantageous refinements and developments the invention can be found in the subclaims.

Das Grundprinzip der Erfindung liegt darin, zwischen den vom Schnürsenkel aufeinander zugezogenen Laschen des Schuhs Abstandhalter vorzusehen, die als Begrenzungsanschlag für den Minimalabstand der Laschen dienen. Vorzugsweise sind diese Abstandhalter hülsenartige Elemente, die einen Abschnitt des Schnürsenkels umgeben, insbesondere auf die Schnürsenkel aufgefädelt oder aufgeclipst sind. Wird der Schnürsenkel gespannt, so werden die gegenüberliegenden Laschen aufeinander zugezogen, bis die Hülse als Anschlag für die Lasche wirkt. Durch Einstellung der Länge dieser Hülsen ist somit die Festigkeit der Schnürung einstellbar.The basic principle of the invention is between the tabs of the shoe pulled together from the laces To provide spacers as a limit stop for serve the minimum distance of the tabs. Are preferred these spacers sleeve-like elements that one Surround section of the laces, particularly on the Laces are threaded or clipped on. Will the Shoelaces tightened so the opposite ones Tabs pulled towards each other until the sleeve stops works for the tab. By adjusting the length of this The strength of the lacing is adjustable.

Die hülsenartigen Elemente sind von dem Schnürsenkelabschnitt geführt und, da dieser unter Zugspannung steht, ist die Knicksteifigkeit der hülsenartigen Elemente gewährleistet, so daß diese auf Druck belastbar sind. Als hülsenartige Elemente kommen verschiedene Bauformen in Frage, die in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung ausführlicher erläutert werden.The sleeve-like elements are from the laces section led and, since this is under tension, the Guaranteed buckling stiffness of the sleeve-like elements, so that they can withstand pressure. As a sleeve-like Elements come in different designs, which in the following description explained in more detail become.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen im Zusammenhang mit der Zeichnung ausführlicher erläutert. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines Schnürschuhs nach der Erfindung in schematischer Darstellung;
Fig. 2
einen Abschnitt des Schnürsenkels und des hülsenartigen Abstandhalters nach einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;
Fig. 3
eine Ansicht ähnlich Fig. 2 nach einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;
Fig. 3A
eine vergrößerte Detailansicht einer Einzelheit der Fig. 3;
Fig. 4
ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel ähnlich Fig. 3;
Fig. 5
ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines Abschnittes des Schnürsenkels mit einem hülsenartigen Abstandhalter in Form einer Spiralfeder;
Fig. 6
ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines Abschnittes des Schnürsenkels mit Lochscheiben als Abstandhalter;
Fig. 6A und 6B
vergrößerte Einzelheiten der Fig. 6 in Schnittansicht;
Fig. 7
ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel mit einer Gewindehülse als Abstandhalter;
Fig. 8
ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines einstellbaren Abstandhalters; und
Fig. 9
noch ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines Abstandhalters.
The invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the drawing. It shows:
Fig. 1
an embodiment of a lace-up shoe according to the invention in a schematic representation;
Fig. 2
a portion of the shoelace and the sleeve-like spacer according to a first embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 3
a view similar to Figure 2 according to a second embodiment of the invention.
Figure 3A
an enlarged detail view of a detail of Fig. 3;
Fig. 4
another embodiment similar to Fig. 3;
Fig. 5
another embodiment of a portion of the shoelace with a sleeve-like spacer in the form of a coil spring;
Fig. 6
a further embodiment of a portion of the shoelace with perforated disks as spacers;
6A and 6B
enlarged details of Figure 6 in sectional view.
Fig. 7
a further embodiment with a threaded sleeve as a spacer;
Fig. 8
another embodiment of an adjustable spacer; and
Fig. 9
yet another embodiment of a spacer.

Zunächst wird auf Fig. 1 Bezug genommen. Der Schuh in seiner Gesamtheit wird mit dem Bezugszeichen 1 bezeichnet. Er hat einen Vorderfußteil 2, einen Ristteil 3 und einen Schaftteil 4 sowie eine Sohle 5. Im nach vorne weisenden Teil bildet der Körper des Schuhs zwei Laschen 6 und 7, zwischen denen eine Zunge 8 liegt. Die beiden Laschen 6 und 7 werden durch einen Schnürsenkel 9 aufeinander zugezogen, wobei der Schnürsenkel 9 an den Rändern der Laschen 6 und 7 in Führungen 10 geführt und umgelenkt ist. Abschnitte des Schnürsenkels überspannen den Zwischenraum zwischen den beiden Laschen 6 und 7, wobei hier alle bekannten Schnürungsarten denkbar sind und nicht nur die in Fig. 1 dargestellte Schnürung, bei der sich Abschnitte der Schnürsenkel kreuzen. Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Schnürsenkel 9 an den Kreuzungsstellen in zusätzlichen Führungselementen 11 geführt. Es kann sich hier um hülsenartige Körper mit Querbohrungen handeln, durch die der Schnürsenkel hindurchgefädelt ist. In diesem Zusammenhang sei darauf hingewiesen, daß unter Schnürsenkel jegliche Form von Zugorgan zu verstehen ist, also nicht nur herkömmliche Textilseile, Kunststoffseile, sondern auch Drahtseile, Gurte und ähnliches.First, reference is made to FIG. 1. The shoe in his The entirety is designated by the reference number 1. He has a forefoot part 2, an instep part 3 and one Shank part 4 and a sole 5. In the forward-facing Part, the body of the shoe forms two tabs 6 and 7, between which a tongue 8 is located. The two tabs 6 and 7 are on each other by a shoelace 9 tightened, the laces 9 on the edges of the Tabs 6 and 7 are guided in guides 10 and deflected. Sections of the shoelace span the space between the two tabs 6 and 7, all here known types of laces are conceivable and not just that lacing shown in Fig. 1, in which sections cross the laces. In the illustrated embodiment the shoelace 9 is at the crossing points in additional guide elements 11 out. It can these are sleeve-like bodies with cross holes, through which the shoelace is threaded. In this Connection should be noted that under laces any form of tension member is to be understood, therefore not only conventional textile ropes, plastic ropes, but also wire ropes, belts and the like.

Zur Fixierung des Schnürsenkels ist im Schaftbereich 4 und zwar am oberen Ende der Zunge 8 eine Fixiereinrichtung 12 vorgesehen, die in beliebiger bekannter Weise aufgebaut sein kann, beispielsweise wie im eingangs genannten Stand der Technik.To fix the shoelace in the shaft area 4 namely at the upper end of the tongue 8 a fixing device 12 provided, which are constructed in any known manner can be, for example, as in the stand mentioned at the beginning of the technique.

Bei der Schnürung herkömmlicher Stiefel, bei denen die Fixierung im oberen Bereich des Schaftes angeordnet ist, geht die auf den Schnürsenkel übertragene Zugkraft vom Schaftende aus und wird durch Reibung in den Führungen 10 nach unten hin, d.h. in Richtung zum Zehenbereich 2, verringert. Damit wird beim Festziehen der Schnürung normalerweise der Schaftbereich 4 fester geschnürt als die weiter "unten" liegenden Bereiche. Dies ist gerade bei Snowboardstiefeln durchaus wünschenswert. Bei der nachfolgenden Benutzung, wenn sich der Fahrer nach vorne beugt, wird die Reibungskraft in den Führungen 10 aber überwunden, so daß der Schnürsenkel 9 in den einzelnen Führungen 10 durchrutscht und somit die Schnürung im oberen Bereich 3, 4 lockerer wird und im unteren Bereich 2 fester. Die anfänglich eingestellte Schnürung "stimmt" somit nicht mehrund derobengenannte Zustandderfesten Schnürung im Zehenbereich 2 und der lockereren Schnürung im Ristund Schaftbereich 3, 4 tritt ein. Um dies zu vermeiden, schlägt die Erfindung vor, hülsenartige Elemente 13 zu verwenden, die zwischen den sich gegenüberliegenden Laschen 6 und 7 auf dem Schnürsenkel 9 angeordnet sind und als Begrenzungsanschlag für die Aufeinanderzubewegung der Laschen 6 und 7 dienen. Je nach Art der Schnürung, d.h. der Führung des Schnürsenkels 9, verlaufen diese Hülsen 13 quer zur Schuhlängsrichtung oder auch schräg. Im konkret dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 1 ist im Zehenbereich 2 ein Abstandhalter 13 vorgesehen, der quer zur Schuhlängsachse verläuft. Im Ristbereich 3, in dem hier die beiden Führungen 11 an den Kreuzungsstellen vorgesehen sind, werden pro Kreuzungsstelle vier Hülsen 13 verwendet, die einerseits an der zugeordneten. Lasche 6 bzw. 7 anstoßen und andererseits an der Führung 11. Im Schaftbereich 4 sind wiederum zwei Hülsen 13 vorgesehen, die zwischen der zugeordneten Lasche 6 bzw. 7 und der Fixiereinrichtung 12 liegen.In the lacing of conventional boots, in which the Fixation is arranged in the upper region of the shaft, the tensile force transferred to the laces goes from End of shaft and is due to friction in the guides 10 downwards, i.e. towards toe area 2, reduced. So that when tightening the lacing usually the shaft area 4 tied tighter than the areas below. This is right now with snowboard boots quite desirable. In the subsequent use when the driver is facing forward bends, the frictional force in the guides 10 overcome, so that the laces 9 in the individual Guides 10 slips and thus the lacing in the top Area 3, 4 becomes looser and in the lower area 2 tighter. The lacing initially set is therefore "incorrect" more and the above condition of the solid lacing in the toe area 2 and the looser lacing in the instep Shank area 3, 4 occurs. To avoid this the invention proposes sleeve-like elements 13 use that between the opposite tabs 6 and 7 are arranged on the laces 9 and as Limit stop for the movement of the tabs towards each other 6 and 7 serve. Depending on the type of lacing, i.e. the leadership of the shoelace 9, these sleeves 13 extend transversely to Shoe length direction or also obliquely. In the concrete presented The embodiment of FIG. 1 is in the toe area 2 Spacer 13 is provided, which is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the shoe runs. In instep area 3, in which here the two guides 11 are provided at the crossing points, per Crossing point uses four sleeves 13, the one hand at the assigned. Hit tab 6 or 7 and on the other hand on the guide 11. In the shaft area 4 there are again two Sleeves 13 provided between the associated tab 6 and 7 and the fixing device 12 are.

Sobald beim Festziehen des Schnürsenkels 9 der durch die Länge der Hülsen 13 vorgegebene individuelle Abstand der Laschen 6 und 7 erreicht ist, wirken die Hülsen als Anschlag, der ein weiteres Zusammenziehen der Laschen verhindert. As soon as when tightening the shoelace 9 by the Length of the sleeves 13 predetermined individual distance Tabs 6 and 7 is reached, the sleeves act as a stop, which prevents the tabs from contracting further.

Da der Schnürsenkel 9 beim Schnüren unter Zugspannung steht, bildet er gleichzeitig auch eine Führung für die Hülsen 13, so daß diese sich weitestgehend nicht durchbiegen oder knicken können und damit auf Druck belastbar sind, selbst wenn sie nur eine relativ geringe Eigensteifigkeit haben.Since the laces 9 are under tension when lacing, it also forms a guide for the sleeves 13, so that these largely do not bend or can buckle and are therefore resilient to pressure, even if they have a relatively low inherent stiffness.

Ein weiterer Vorteil der Hülsen 13 liegt darin, daß der Schnürsenkel im Bereich der Zunge 8 nicht auf dieser reibt, sondern in dem hülsenartigen Element 13 gleitet, welches aus reibungsarmem Material, wie z.B. Kunststoff, hergestellt ist. Auch an den Kreuzungsstellen 11 reiben die entsprechenden Abschnitte des Schnürsenkels nicht gegeneinander und auch nicht auf der Zunge.Another advantage of the sleeves 13 is that the Laces in the area of the tongue 8 do not rub on this, but slides in the sleeve-like element 13, which made of low-friction material, e.g. Plastic, manufactured is. The corresponding ones also rub at the crossing points 11 Sections of the laces are not against each other and not even on the tongue.

Die Fig. 2 bis 5 zeigen verschiedene Ausführungsbeispiele der Hülsen 13.2 to 5 show different embodiments the sleeves 13.

In Fig. 2 ist die Hülse 13 ein einstückiges zylindrisches Rohr, durch das der Schnürsenkel 9 hindurchgeführt ist. Die Hülse hat eine in Achsrichtung verlaufende Kerbe 16 sowie mehrere rings um den Außenumfang verlaufende Kerben 16', wodurch mehrere Segmente 15 gebildet werden. Zur Einstellung der Länge kann der Benutzer einzelne Segmente entfernen, indem er die Hülse 13 an den entsprechenden Kerben aufschneidet, so daß er einzelne Segmente 15 entfernen kann.In Fig. 2, the sleeve 13 is a one-piece cylindrical Tube through which the shoelace 9 is passed. The sleeve has a notch 16 running in the axial direction as well as several notches running around the outer circumference 16 ', whereby several segments 15 are formed. to Setting the length allows the user to use individual segments remove by placing the sleeve 13 on the corresponding Cuts notches so that he can remove individual segments 15 can.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 3 ist die Hülse 13 ein langgestreckter zweiteiliger Körper aus zwei Halbschalen 17 und 18, die durch einen Schnappverschluß 24, 25 miteinander verbindbar sind. Der Schnappverschluß besteht beispielsweise, wie in Fig. 3A dargestellt, aus einem schwalbenschwanzförmigen Zapfen 26 und an der anderen Halbschale einer entsprechenden schwalbenschwanzförmigen Ausnehmung 28, wobei im Zapfen ein Längsschlitz 27 angebracht wird, der ein Einfedern gestattet, so daß der Zapfen 26 in die Ausnehmung 28 eingeführt werden kann und dort automatisch verriegelt. Somit kann der Benutzer die Hülse nachträglich auf den Schnürsenkel 9 aufclipsen, ohne den gesamten Schnürsenkel herausnehmen und einfädeln zu müssen.3, the sleeve 13 is a elongated two-part body made of two half-shells 17 and 18 by a snap closure 24, 25 with each other are connectable. The snap lock is there for example, as shown in Fig. 3A, from a dovetail-shaped pins 26 and on the other Half-shell of a corresponding dovetail-shaped Recess 28, wherein a longitudinal slot 27 is made in the pin which allows compression, so that the pin 26th can be inserted into the recess 28 and there locked automatically. Thus, the user can use the sleeve subsequently clip onto the laces 9 without the take out the entire laces and thread them.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 4 besteht die Hülse wieder aus einem einstückigen rohrförmigen Körper 19. Zur Längeneinstellung dienen zylindrische Elemente 20, die eine kreissegmentförmige Ausnehmung 21 haben, so daß die Elemente 20 auf den Schnürsenkel 9 aufgeclipst werden können bzw. von diesem entnommen werden können.In the embodiment of Fig. 4, the sleeve again from a one-piece tubular body 19. For length adjustment serve cylindrical elements 20 which are circular segment-shaped Have recess 21 so that the elements 20 can be clipped onto the shoelace 9 or can be taken from this.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 5 besteht die Hülse 13 aus einer Spiralfeder 22. Ihre Länge kann durch Kürzen, d.h. Abschneiden, der Feder auf das gewünschte Maß eingestellt werden.5 there is the sleeve 13 from a spiral spring 22. Its length can be shortened i.e. Cut off the spring to the desired size can be set.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 6 sind die hülsenartigen Elemente 13 Lochscheiben, die auf den Schnürsenkel 9 aufgefädelt sind und parallel zu dem Schnürsenkel 9 liegen. In dem Bereich, in welchem der Schnürsenkel 9 geradlinig zwischen den sich gegenüberliegenden Laschen 6 und 7 liegt, ist auf der Zunge 8 eine Fixiereinrichtung 29 für die Lochscheiben 13 befestigt oder in die Zunge 8 integriert. Diese Fixiereinrichtung ist im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 6 eine Zahnschiene, bei der der Abstand der Zähne der Breite der Lochscheiben 13 entspricht (vgl. Fig. 6A). Der Benutzer kann dadurch sehr einfach und schnell die Lochscheiben 13 positionieren. Durch das Spannen des Schnürsenkels 9 werden die Lochscheiben 13 dann gehalten und dienen als Anschlag für die Laschen 6 bzw. 7. Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 6 ist die Fixiereinrichtung 29 als durchgehendes Element dargestellt, das die Zunge 8 im Bereich zwischen den beiden Laschen 6 und 7 vollständig überbrückt. Selbstverständlich ist es auch möglich, jeweils nur im Bereich der Laschen 6 bzw. 7 kürzere Abschnitte der Fixiereinrichtung 29 anzuordnen.6 are the sleeve-like Elements 13 perforated disks threaded on the laces 9 are and are parallel to the laces 9. In the area in which the shoelace 9 is straight lies between the opposite tabs 6 and 7, is on the tongue 8 a fixing device 29 for the perforated disks 13 attached or integrated into the tongue 8. This The fixing device is in the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 6 a tooth splint where the distance between the teeth is the width corresponds to the perforated disks 13 (cf. FIG. 6A). The user can thereby very easily and quickly the perforated disks 13th position. By tightening the laces 9 the perforated disks 13 are then held and serve as a stop for the tabs 6 and 7. In the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 6 is the fixing device 29 as a continuous element shown that the tongue 8 in the area between the two Straps 6 and 7 completely bridged. Of course it is also possible in each case only in the area of the tabs 6 or to arrange 7 shorter sections of the fixing device 29.

Anstelle einer Zahnschiene kann entsprechend Fig. 6B auch eine Lochschiene vorgesehen sein, wobei dann die Lochscheibe 13 einen Zapfen 30 aufweist, der in ein entsprechendes Loch 31 eingesetzt werden kann.Instead of a toothed splint, according to FIG. 6B, too a perforated rail can be provided, in which case the perforated disk 13 has a pin 30 which in a corresponding Hole 31 can be used.

Die Fixiereinrichtung 29, sei es in Form der Zahnschiene oder der Lochschiene, kann auch in die Zunge 8 integriert sein, indem die Oberfläche der Zunge eine entsprechende Verzahnung oder Löcher aufweist, was problemlos möglich ist, wenn die Zunge 8 aus Kunststoff ist oder eine Kunststoffbeschichtung aufweist, die die entsprechenden Kräfte aufnimmt. Wichtig bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist lediglich, daß die Lochscheibe 13 durch Formschluß an der Zunge 8 in Richtung längs zum Schnürsenkel fixiert ist und als Anschlag für die Laschen 6 bzw. 7 beim Schnüren des Stiefels dient.The fixing device 29, be it in the form of the toothed splint or the perforated rail, can also be integrated into the tongue 8 be appropriate by the surface of the tongue Has teeth or holes, which is easily possible is when the tongue 8 is made of plastic or a plastic coating has the corresponding forces receives. What is important in this exemplary embodiment is only that the perforated disc 13 by positive locking on the tongue 8 is fixed in the direction of the laces and as Stop for tabs 6 and 7 when lacing the boot serves.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 7 ist der Abstandhalter 13 eine Gewindehülse mit Außengewinde 13a und 13b, die nach einer Variante als Linksgewinde und Rechtsgewinde ausgebildet sind. Die Gewindehülse 13 ist innen hohl, so daß der Schnürsenkel 9 dort hindurch verläuft. Die Gewindehülse 13 ist in Gewindebuchsen 29 einschraubbar, die ihrerseits über hülsenartige Befestigungselemente 30 an den Laschen (6 und 7) des Stiefels befestigt sind.7 is the spacer 13 a threaded sleeve with an external thread 13a and 13b, the for a variant as left-hand and right-hand thread are trained. The threaded sleeve 13 is hollow on the inside, so that the shoelace 9 runs through it. The Threaded sleeve 13 can be screwed into threaded bushings 29, which in turn have sleeve-like fastening elements 30 are attached to the tabs (6 and 7) of the boot.

Bei der in Fig. 7 gezeigten Variante mit Rechts- und Linksgewinde 13a bzw. 13b können die Gewindehülsen 29 unverdrehbar an den Laschen des Stiefels befestigt sein und beispielsweise einstückig mit dem Befestigungselementen 30 ausgebildet werden. Mit anderen Worten können die Befestigungselemente 30 auch fortgelassen werden, wenn ihre Funktion von den Gewindebuchsen 29 übernommen wird. In diesem Fall ist in der Mitte der Gewindehülse 13 eine Mehrkant-Abflachung 31 vorgesehen, an der die Gewindehülse von Hand oder mittels eines Schraubenschlüssels gedreht werden kann. Durch Verdrehen der Gewindehülse schraubt sich diese in die Gewindebuchsen 29 ein oder aus dieser heraus, womit der Abstand der Gewindebuchsen 29 einstellbar ist. In the variant shown in Fig. 7 with right and Left-hand threads 13a and 13b can be the threaded sleeves 29 be non-rotatably attached to the tabs of the boot and, for example, in one piece with the fasteners 30 are trained. In other words, they can Fasteners 30 are also omitted if their function is taken over by the threaded bushings 29. In this case there is a in the middle of the threaded sleeve 13 Polygonal flattening 31 is provided on the threaded sleeve rotated by hand or using a wrench can be. Screws by turning the threaded sleeve these into or out of the threaded bushings 29 out, with which the distance between the threaded bushings 29 adjustable is.

Bei einer anderen Variante dieses Ausführungsbeispieles sind die Gewindebuchsen 29 relativ zu den Befestigungselementen 30 drehbar, so daß durch Drehen der Gewindebuchsen 29 bei festgehaltener Gewindehülse 13 ebenfalls der genannte Abstand eingestellt werden kann. Die Gewindebuchsen 29 können dann an ihrer Außenseite eine Rändelung aufweisen, damit sie von Hand gedreht werden können. In diesem Fall kann an der Gewindehülse 13 auch eine Stützlasche 32 vorgesehen sein, die ein Verdrehen der Gewindehülse 13 relativ zum Stiefel verhindert.In another variant of this embodiment are the threaded bushings 29 relative to the fasteners 30 rotatable so that by turning the threaded bushings 29 with the threaded sleeve 13 also held Distance can be adjusted. The threaded bushings 29 can then have knurling on the outside, so that they can be turned by hand. In this case can also be a support tab 32 on the threaded sleeve 13 be provided, the twisting of the threaded sleeve 13th prevented relative to the boot.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 8 besteht der Abstandhalter 13 aus zwei teleskopartig ineinander verschiebbaren Hülsen 13c und 13d, die jeweils innen hohl sind und durch die der Schnürsenkel 9 hindurchverläuft. Die Hülse 13c ist im Inneren der Hülse 13d verschieblich. Die relative Lage der beiden Hülsen 13c und 13d kann durch eine Schraube 33 fixiert werden, die durch eine Gewindebohrung von außen in die Hülse 13d eingeschraubt ist und die innere Hülse 13c festklemmt.In the embodiment of FIG. 8 there is the spacer 13 from two telescopically displaceable sleeves 13c and 13d, which are hollow on the inside and through which the shoelace 9 runs through. The sleeve 13c is slidable inside the sleeve 13d. The relative location the two sleeves 13c and 13d can be screwed 33 are fixed by a threaded hole from the outside is screwed into the sleeve 13d and the inner sleeve 13c clamped.

In diesem Beispiel kann die äußere Hülse 13d gleichzeitig das Befestigungselement 30 bilden, das unmittelbar an der entsprechenden Lasche des Stiefels befestigt ist.In this example, the outer sleeve 13d can be used simultaneously form the fastener 30 which is directly on the appropriate tab of the boot is attached.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 9 ist der Abstandhalter 13 durch zwei Gewindehülsen 13e und 13f gebildet, die ebenfalls innen hohl sind, so daß der Schnürsenkel 9 durch sie hindurchverläuft und die ineinander eingeschraubt werden können. Die innere Gewindehülse 13e hat ein Außengewinde und die äußere Hülse 13f ein Innengewinde. Durch relatives Verdrehen der beiden Gewindehülsen gegeneinander kann somit die Länge des Abstandhalters eingestellt werden. Auch hier kann wiederum die äußere Gewindehülse 13f auch gleichzeitig das Befestigungselement 30 bilden, mit dem die Gewindehülse an der Lasche des Stiefels befestigbar ist. Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 9 können beide Gewindehülsen - ähnlich Fig. 7 - eine Mehrkantabflachung 31a und 31b haben, wo sie von einem Schraubenschlüssel ergriffen werden können. Statt der Abflachung können auch Bohrungen vorgesehen sein, in die man mit einem Schraubenzieher, einem Dorn o.ä. eingreifen kann, um die beiden Gewindehülsen relativ zueinander zu verdrehen.9 is the spacer 13 formed by two threaded sleeves 13e and 13f, which also are hollow inside so that the laces 9 through it runs through and which are screwed into each other can. The inner threaded sleeve 13e has an external thread and the outer sleeve 13f has an internal thread. By relative Rotation of the two threaded sleeves against each other can thus the length of the spacer can be adjusted. Here too can turn the outer threaded sleeve 13f at the same time form the fastener 30 with which the threaded sleeve is attachable to the tab of the boot. In the embodiment 9 can both threaded sleeves - similar Fig. 7 - have a polygonal flat 31a and 31b where they can be gripped by a wrench. Instead of flattening, holes can also be provided, into which you can use a screwdriver, mandrel or similar. intervention can to the two threaded sleeves relative to each other to twist.

In allen Ausführungsbeispielen kann der Schnürsenkel 9 noch mit einer gleitfähigen Beschichtung 23 versehen sein, beispielsweise mit Kunststoff ummantelt, um die Reibung zwischen der Hülse und dem Schnürsenkel 9 zu verringern.In all of the exemplary embodiments, the laces 9 still be provided with a lubricious coating 23, for example coated with plastic to reduce friction to decrease between the sleeve and the laces 9.

Selbstverständlich sind auch andere als die beschriebene Hülsenformen denkbar. So kann die Hülse zur Verbesserung der Biegesteifigkeit auch einen eckigen Querschnitt haben oder axial verlaufende Rippen. Als Materialien kommen insbesondere Kunststoff und Metall in Frage. Im Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 4 kann die Spiralfeder 32 eine Ummantelung haben, beispielsweise in Form bekannter Bowden-Züge.Of course, other than that described Sleeve shapes conceivable. So the sleeve can improve the bending stiffness also have an angular cross section or axially extending ribs. In particular come as materials Plastic and metal in question. In the embodiment 4, the coil spring 32 can be a casing have, for example in the form of known Bowden trains.

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Schnürschuh mit einem Schnürsenkel (9), der an Umlenkungen (10) geführt ist, die an gegenüberliegenden Laschen (6, 7) des Schuhs (1) angeordnet sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zwischen den Laschen (6, 7) Abstandhalter (13) angeordnet sind, die als Begrenzungsanschlag für den Abstand der Laschen (6, 7) dienen.Lace-up shoe with a shoelace (9) which is guided on deflections (10) which are arranged on opposite straps (6, 7) of the shoe (1), characterized in that spacers (13) between the straps (6, 7) are arranged, which serve as a limit stop for the distance between the tabs (6, 7). Schnürschuh nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abstandhalter (13) die Form von Hülsen haben und auf Abschnitten des Schnürsenkels (9) geführt sind.Lace-up shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that the spacers (13) are in the form of sleeves and are guided on sections of the lace (9). Schnürschuh nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Hülsen (13) die Abschnitte des Schnürsenkels (9) umgeben.Lace-up shoe according to claim 2, characterized in that the sleeves (13) surround the sections of the lace-up (9). Schnürschuh nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Hülsen (13) auf den Schnürsenkel aufgefädelt sind.Lace-up shoe according to claim 3, characterized in that the sleeves (13) are threaded onto the laces. Schnürschuh nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Hülsen (13) auf den Schnürsenkel (9) aufgeclipst sind.Lace-up shoe according to claim 3, characterized in that the sleeves (13) are clipped onto the shoe lace (9). Schnürschuh nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Hülse ein rohrförmiger Körper (13) ist.Lace-up shoe according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the sleeve is a tubular body (13). Schnürschuh nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Hülse (13) eine in Längsrichtung verlaufende Kerbe (16) und mehrere in Umfangsrichtung verlaufende Kerben (16') aufweist. Lace-up shoe according to claim 6, characterized in that the sleeve (13) has a notch (16) running in the longitudinal direction and a plurality of notches (16 ') running in the circumferential direction. Schnürschuh nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Hülse aus zwei Halbschalen (17, 18) besteht, die formschlüssig miteinander verbindbar sind.Lace-up shoe according to claim 6, characterized in that the sleeve consists of two half-shells (17, 18) which can be positively connected to one another. Schnürschuh nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Hülse ringförmige Segmente (20) mit einer kreissegmentförmigen Öffnung (21) aufweist.Lace-up shoe according to claim 6, characterized in that the sleeve has annular segments (20) with a circular segment-shaped opening (21). Schnürschuh nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Hülse eine Spiralfeder (22) ist.Lace-up shoe according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the sleeve is a spiral spring (22). Schnürschuh nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schnürsenkel (9) eine Beschichtung (23) aus reibungsminderndem Material aufweist.Lace-up shoe according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the shoelace (9) has a coating (23) made of friction-reducing material. Schnürschuh nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5 und 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abstandhalter (13) Lochscheiben sind, die auf den Schnürsenkel (9) auffädelbar sind, und daß eine Fixiereinrichtung (29) vorgesehen ist, welche die Lochscheiben (13) gegen eine Verschiebung längs des Schnürsenkels arretiert.Lace-up shoe according to one of claims 1 to 5 and 11, characterized in that the spacers (13) are perforated disks which can be threaded onto the shoelace (9) and that a fixing device (29) is provided which opposes the perforated disks (13) a shift locked along the laces. Schnürschuh nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fixiereinrichtung (29) eine Zahnschiene ist.Lace-up shoe according to claim 12, characterized in that the fixing device (29) is a toothed rail. Schnürschuh nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fixiereinrichtung (29) eine Lochschiene mit mehreren in einer Reihe angeordneten Löchern (31) ist und daß die Lochscheiben einen Zapfen (30) aufweisen, der in die Löcher (31) einsetzbar ist.Lace-up shoe according to claim 12, characterized in that the fixing device (29) is a perforated rail with a plurality of holes (31) arranged in a row and that the perforated disks have a pin (30) which can be inserted into the holes (31). Schnürschuh nach einem der Ansprüche 12-14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fixiereinrichtung (29) in die Zunge (8) des Stiefels integriert ist. Lace-up shoe according to one of claims 12-14, characterized in that the fixing device (29) is integrated in the tongue (8) of the boot. Schnürschuh nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Hülse (13) eine Gewindehülse mit Außengewinde (13a, 13b) ist, die in mindestens eine Gewindebuchse (29) einschraubbar ist, welche ihrerseits an einer Lasche (6, 7) des Schuhs befestigt ist.Lace-up shoe according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the sleeve (13) is a threaded sleeve with an external thread (13a, 13b) which can be screwed into at least one threaded bushing (29) which in turn is attached to a tab (6, 7) of the shoe is attached. Schnürschuh nach Anspruch 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an beiden Seiten der Gewindehülse (13) Gewindebuchsen vorgesehen sind.Lace-up shoe according to claim 16, characterized in that threaded bushings are provided on both sides of the threaded sleeve (13). Schnürschuh nach Anspruch 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Gewindehülse (13) einen Abschnitt mit einem Linksgewinde (13a) und einen Abschnitt mit einem Rechtsgewinde (13b) aufweist.Lace-up shoe according to claim 17, characterized in that the threaded sleeve (13) has a section with a left-hand thread (13a) and a section with a right-hand thread (13b). Schnürschuh nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Hülse (13) aus teleskopartig ineinander verschieblichen Teilen (13c, 13d) besteht, die durch eine Schraube (33) in ihrer relativen Lage zueinander fixierbar sind.Lace-up shoe according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the sleeve (13) consists of parts (13c, 13d) which can be telescoped into one another and which can be fixed in their relative position to one another by a screw (33). Schnürschuh nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Hülse (13) aus zwei hohlen Gewindestangen (13e, 13f) besteht, von denen die eine (13e) ein Außengewinde und die andere (13f) ein Innengewinde aufweist, wobei das Außengewinde in das Innengewinde einschraubbar ist.Lace-up shoe according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the sleeve (13) consists of two hollow threaded rods (13e, 13f), one of which (13e) has an external thread and the other (13f) has an internal thread, the External thread can be screwed into the internal thread.
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