EP1593315A1 - Device for an automatic closing shoe and shoe with such device - Google Patents

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EP1593315A1
EP1593315A1 EP05450077A EP05450077A EP1593315A1 EP 1593315 A1 EP1593315 A1 EP 1593315A1 EP 05450077 A EP05450077 A EP 05450077A EP 05450077 A EP05450077 A EP 05450077A EP 1593315 A1 EP1593315 A1 EP 1593315A1
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  • the invention relates to a device for folding and unfolding a shoe part.
  • the invention has a shoe with a zu- and hinged shoe part for Object.
  • Shoes can provide a high wearing comfort to a wearer when they wear the shoe Give feet of the shoe wearer support during a walking movement and one Actively support the movement process. As a prerequisite for this is often seen that feet do not slip and essentially during a walking in the shoes stay in a position that is already determined when putting on a shoe.
  • shoes are often with laces, Velcro fasteners, zippers or the like closing elements equipped, whose operation allows to close a shoe after tightening and firmly on To fix foot.
  • a closable by a foot shoe is shown in WO 97/37556.
  • One Shoe according to this document comprises in the heel area a folding and unfolding Shoe part, which consists of a part of the shoe bottom or footbed of the shoe and a thus connected approximately at right angles to the shaft part.
  • the Shoe part is rotatable in its entirety about an axis in the area of the shoe heel.
  • the outstanding part of the shoe Shoe bottom can be depressed by the force of a foot. It turns on Reason a rigid connection with this shoe bottom part at the same time the shaft part so that it closes and closes the shoe around one foot.
  • the invention now has the task of eliminating the above disadvantages and to provide a device of the type mentioned, which is a collapse allowed by shoe parts with little effort.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a shoe with an openable and foldable Specify shoe part, which is conveniently on and off and under utilization a natural foot movement when putting on the shoe with low Power is closable.
  • the stated object solves a device for folding and unfolding a shoe part, comprising a load from one starting position into a foot Endposition linearly displaceable control, a reset element, which the Hold control in case of stress in the starting position or in this resets, a pivotable about an axis support member for a shoe part and a Connecting element which coupling support element and control to a Linear movement of the control element in a pivoting movement of the support element implement.
  • the advantages achieved by the invention can be seen in particular in that the Support member and thus a shoe part by the linearly displaceable control taking advantage of a natural movement of a foot when shoe tightening with little effort can be pivoted or folded.
  • a Linear movement of the control directionally forms about a natural Lowering / turning movement of the foot in the shoe when tightening.
  • Direction of a through the foot exerted on the control force and direction of movement of the Control thus at least largely agree and it is one efficient use of power given. That is why when using a inventive device in a shoe actuation of the control, which causes a collapse of a shoe part, facilitates and closing the Shoe also weak people easily possible.
  • connecting element of a device according to the invention arbitrary can be configured as long as it fulfills the required function, it is with regard to to an effective use of force preferred when the connecting element one on the support element and the control element each pivotally mounted lever consists.
  • the control can be adjusted while walking by the weight of the shoe wearer Be held in the final position.
  • a device according to the invention further cooperating with the control locking means for Fixation of the control in the final position includes.
  • the control can then be held down during walking by the locking means and a accidental opening of a shoe is prevented.
  • control and locking means can easily be achieved when the control has a projection which by Linear movement of the control element in the end position in a holding element of the Locking means can be latched.
  • this embodiment by a single Movement of the control at the same time folding or pivoting of the Support element and fixing the control in an end position triggered become.
  • a release of the control element from the holding element, for example when Taking off a shoe can be achieved in a simple way if that Locking means for releasing the control against a spring force linear is displaceable.
  • the support element has a plurality of each other distanced carrier for a shoe part.
  • each other Carrier By means of several distanced from each other Carrier can be a shoe to be worn at the same time optimized weight be stiffened.
  • a device according to the invention a plurality of pivotable by the control support elements.
  • a device according to the invention can several shoe parts at the same time a single foot movement to be opened or opened, which is a comfortable and taking off allows.
  • a shoe with a zu- and hinged shoe part indicate which is comfortably on and off and taking advantage of a natural foot movement when putting on the shoe with little effort is closed, is achieved by a shoe according to claim 9.
  • An advantage of a shoe according to the invention is to mention in particular that he when tightening by operation with a foot is closed, with one for this expended force is low.
  • a closing of the shoe is by a Control triggered or accomplished, which is held linearly movable and when actuated by a foot substantially following the movement thereof, why a comfortable, effortless closing is possible.
  • Another advantage of a shoe according to the invention is the fact that this essentially without serious interference with a conventional one-piece design the footbed can be realized.
  • An intended linear movement of the Control element and thus a closing and unfolding of a shoe part can namely in the way that a connection element from the control to the Support element extends below the footbed and in the footbed only one small area cutout is provided for a linearly displaceable control. This allows for an insole design, with a minimum of adaptations gets along.
  • a rear cap of the shaft part is open and closed.
  • FIG 1 an embodiment of a device according to the invention is shown in an open state, as it exists for example when putting on a shoe.
  • a control element 2 which can be lowered and raised in direction Z , relative to a base 6 at a maximum height, and a support element 1 , viewed from the control element 2 , is tilted backwards.
  • a maximum deflection or height of the control element 2 is determined by a pin 4 mounted on the control in interaction with a barrier 7 of the control element 2 .
  • a non-illustrated restoring element in the form of a metallic spring ensures that the control 2 remains a position of maximum deflection or height, as long as the control 2 is not by loading, for example by placing a foot on a surface 22 , linear in the direction Z to the bottom plate 6 is moved.
  • the control element 2 is connected to the support element 1 via a rod 3 .
  • the rod 3 is pivotally supported about an axis C and on the supporting member 1 around an axis B on the control element. 2
  • FIG. 1 shows that the device has a locking means 5 for the control element 2 .
  • the locking means 5 is mounted in the region of the bottom plate 6 and along a direction X, that is perpendicular to the direction Z, against a spring, not shown, linearly displaceable.
  • the locking means 5 consists essentially of a displaceably mounted base member 52 and a holding member 51 thereon, which is designed for receiving and holding the pin 4 .
  • a force is exerted on a surface 22 of the control element 2 , for example by a human foot. Due to the applied force, the control element 2 is pressed downwards in a linear manner, ie in the direction of the bottom plate 6 . In this case, the rod 3 is moved, which forcibly evades approximately in the direction X and thereby simultaneously causes a rotation of the support element 1 about an axis A in the direction S. Also simultaneously, the subsequent control on the 2 pin 4 is inserted into the holding element 51 of the locking means 5 and engages therein so that the control element 2 and at decreasing or there is no load remains positionally fixed. Moreover, during the closing operation, a plane is formed from a surface 22 of the control element 2 , a further surface 8 and a carrier surface 9.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 show a shoe 10 which comprises a device for opening and closing a rear cap 12 of the shoe upper 11 .
  • the rear cap 12 ' "attached, which give the rear cap 12 has a stiffness which is required for a good hold of the foot when walking.
  • the jacks 13 ', 13 " not only guide the control element 2 during a lowering or lifting movement thereof, but also receive an axle 14 about which the supports 1', 1" are pivotable.
  • a tightening of the shoe 10 of Figure 3 is usually carried out in such a way that a foot is inserted obliquely into a front portion 16 of the shoe. Subsequently, the foot is rotated / lowered in the direction of the shoe heel 17 , thereby exerting a force on the surface 22 of the control element 2 . This consequently moves in the direction of the heel 17 and thus folds the rear cap 12 , whereby the shoe 10 is closed. Bakkenobervid 15 ', 15 " , surface 22 of the control element 2 and a support surface 9 form a plane in the closed state, so that a good support of a foot is given while walking.
  • the shoe 10 comprises elastic means 18, by means of which an optimum adaptation of the shoe 10 to a foot is ensured in the front region 16 .

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The heel cap (12) of the shoe (10) is only joined to the sole with its lower edge and fitted with two vertically inserted reinforcing elements (1). The elements (1) can be rotated around a transversal axle (14) when a control unit located at the rear of the sole is operated. The control unit is assembled of control element (2) joined with a lever (3) to the reinforcing elements (1) and a locking unit comprising two linear moving parts and a pin. When a weight acts on the control element (2) the pin is clamped in between the locking elements and the lever (3) pulls the heel cap (12) into an upright position.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Einrichtung zum Zu- und Aufklappen eines Schuhteils.The invention relates to a device for folding and unfolding a shoe part.

Weiters hat die Erfindung einen Schuh mit einem zu- und aufklappbaren Schuhteil zum Gegenstand.Furthermore, the invention has a shoe with a zu- and hinged shoe part for Object.

Schuhe können einem Schuhträger einen hohen Tragekomfort bieten, wenn sie den Füßen des Schuhträgers während einer Gehbewegung Halt geben und einen Bewegungsablauf aktiv unterstützen. Als Voraussetzung hierfür wird oftmals gesehen, dass Füße während eines Gehens in den Schuhen nicht rutschen und im Wesentlichen in einer Stellung bleiben, welche bereits beim Anziehen eines Schuhs festgelegt wird. Zur Erreichung dieses Zwecks sind Schuhe vielfach mit Schnürsenkel, Klettverschlüssen, Reißverschlüssen oder dergleichen Schließelementen ausgestattet, deren Betätigung es erlaubt, einen Schuh nach Anziehen zu schließen und fest am Fuß zu fixieren.Shoes can provide a high wearing comfort to a wearer when they wear the shoe Give feet of the shoe wearer support during a walking movement and one Actively support the movement process. As a prerequisite for this is often seen that feet do not slip and essentially during a walking in the shoes stay in a position that is already determined when putting on a shoe. To achieve this purpose, shoes are often with laces, Velcro fasteners, zippers or the like closing elements equipped, whose operation allows to close a shoe after tightening and firmly on To fix foot.

Die genannten Schließelemente für Schuhe sind händisch zu betätigen und zwingen den Schuhträger daher beim Anziehen und Ausziehen des Schuhs üblicherweise dazu, sich zu setzen bzw. zu bücken. Dies jedoch fällt insbesondere älteren Personen, schwangeren Frauen oder Menschen mit Rückenproblemen schwer. Es wurden deswegen bereits Einrichtungen zum Zu- und Aufklappen von Schuhteilen vorgeschlagen, wobei ein Zu- bzw. Aufklappen durch Fußbetätigung auslösbar ist, so dass ein Bücken bzw. Sitzen beim An- bzw. Ausziehens eines Schuhes unterbleiben kann.The mentioned closing elements for shoes are manually operated and force the shoe wearer therefore usually when putting on and taking off the shoe, to sit or stoop. However, this is especially the case with older people difficult for pregnant women or people with back problems. There were therefore already facilities for folding and unfolding of shoe parts suggested, with an opening or unfolding is triggered by foot, so that bending over or sitting when putting on or taking off a shoe is omitted can.

Ein durch einen Fuß verschließbarer Schuh geht aus der WO 97/37556 hervor. Ein Schuh gemäß dieser Schrift umfasst im Absatzbereich ein zu- und aufklappbares Schuhteil, welches aus einem Teil des Schuhbodens bzw. Fußbettes des Schuhs sowie einem damit etwa im rechten Winkel verbundenen Schaftteil besteht. Das Schuhteil ist im Gesamten um eine Achse im Bereich des Schuhabsatzes drehbar. In einer zum Anziehen des Schuhes geeigneten Ausgangsstellung ist das Schaftteil aufgeklappt, und der mit dem Schaftteil verbundene Teil des Schuhbodens ragt aus dem Schuh hervor. Beim Anziehen eines Schuhes kann das hervorragende Teil des Schuhbodens durch die Kraft eines Fußes niedergedrückt werden. Dabei dreht auf Grund einer starren Verbindung mit diesem Schuhbodenteil gleichzeitig der Schaftteil mit, so dass dieser zuklappt und somit den Schuh um einen Fuß herum schließt.A closable by a foot shoe is shown in WO 97/37556. One Shoe according to this document comprises in the heel area a folding and unfolding Shoe part, which consists of a part of the shoe bottom or footbed of the shoe and a thus connected approximately at right angles to the shaft part. The Shoe part is rotatable in its entirety about an axis in the area of the shoe heel. In a suitable for tightening the shoe starting position is the shaft part unfolded, and connected to the shaft part of the shoe bottom protrudes out of the shoe. When putting on a shoe, the outstanding part of the shoe Shoe bottom can be depressed by the force of a foot. It turns on Reason a rigid connection with this shoe bottom part at the same time the shaft part so that it closes and closes the shoe around one foot.

Bei einem Schuh nach WO 97/37556 ist ein Bücken oder Sitzen beim An- und Ausziehen desselben nicht mehr unbedingt erforderlich. Nachteilig ist jedoch, dass beim Anziehen und Schließen des Schuhs der als Schließauslöser fungierende bewegliche Schuhbodenteil um eine Achse im Schuhabsatzbereich in Richtung Schuhspitze gedreht wird, wohingegen ein Fuß, nachdem dessen Ballen schräg den Schuh eingeführt ist, im Wesentlichen eine Kombination aus Senkbewegung und Drehbewegung um den Ballen in Richtung Schuhabsatz vollführt. Die Bewegungsrichtungen von Fußbewegung, also Richtung eines Krafteintrages, und beweglichem Schuhbodenteil sind beim Schließen also divergierend. Dies kann es schwierig machen, eine zum Schließen des Schuhs erforderliche Kraft auf den beweglichen Schuhbodenteil aufzubringen, was insbesondere für ältere Menschen gilt.In a shoe according to WO 97/37556 is bending over or sitting at arrival and Extract it no longer necessary. The disadvantage, however, is that when donning and closing the shoe acting as a shutter release movable shoe bottom part about an axis in the heel area in the direction Shoe tip is turned, whereas a foot, after its bale obliquely Shoe is introduced, essentially a combination of lowering movement and Turning around the bale in the direction of the heel. The Movement directions of foot movement, ie direction of a force entry, and movable shoe bottom part are so divergent when closing. This can be it make it difficult to force the shoe to close the shoe movable shoe bottom part apply, which is particularly true for older people.

Die Erfindung stellt sich nun die Aufgabe, die vorstehenden Nachteile zu beseitigen und eine Einrichtung der eingangs genannten Art anzugeben, welche ein Zuklappen von Schuhteilen mit geringem Kraftaufwand erlaubt.The invention now has the task of eliminating the above disadvantages and to provide a device of the type mentioned, which is a collapse allowed by shoe parts with little effort.

Ein weiteres Ziel der Erfindung ist es, einen Schuh mit einem zu- und aufklappbaren Schuhteil anzugeben, welcher bequem an- und ausziehbar ist und unter Ausnützung einer natürlichen Fußbewegung beim Anziehen des Schuhes mit geringem Kraftaufwand schließbar ist.Another object of the invention is to provide a shoe with an openable and foldable Specify shoe part, which is conveniently on and off and under utilization a natural foot movement when putting on the shoe with low Power is closable.

Die gestellte Aufgabe löst eine Einrichtung zum Zu- und Aufklappen eines Schuhteiles, umfassend ein durch Belastung mit einem Fuß von einer Ausgangsposition in eine Endposition linear verschiebbares Steuerelement, ein Rückstellelement, welches das Steuerelement bei Belastungslosigkeit in der Ausgangsposition hält bzw. in diese rückstellt, ein um eine Achse schwenkbares Tragelement für einen Schuhteil und ein Verbindungselement, welches Tragelement und Steuerelement koppelt, um eine Linearbewegung des Steuerelementes in eine Schwenkbewegung des Tragelementes umzusetzen. The stated object solves a device for folding and unfolding a shoe part, comprising a load from one starting position into a foot Endposition linearly displaceable control, a reset element, which the Hold control in case of stress in the starting position or in this resets, a pivotable about an axis support member for a shoe part and a Connecting element which coupling support element and control to a Linear movement of the control element in a pivoting movement of the support element implement.

Die mit der Erfindung erzielten Vorteile sind insbesondere darin zu sehen, dass das Tragelement und damit ein Schuhteil durch das linear verschiebbare Steuerelement unter Ausnutzung einer natürlichen Bewegung eines Fußes beim Schuhanziehen mit geringem Kraftaufwand geschwenkt bzw. zugeklappt werden kann. Eine Linearbewegung des Steuerelementes bildet richtungsmäßig etwa eine natürliche Senk-/Drehbewegung des Fußes im Schuh beim Anziehen nach. Richtung einer durch den Fuß auf das Steuerelement ausgeübten Kraft und Bewegungsrichtung des Steuerelementes stimmen somit zumindest weitgehend überein und es ist eine effiziente Kraftausnutzung gegeben. Deswegen ist bei Verwendung einer erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung in einem Schuh eine Betätigung des Steuerelementes, welche ein Zuklappen eines Schuhteiles verursacht, erleichtert und ein Schließen des Schuhs auch schwachen Personen problemlos möglich.The advantages achieved by the invention can be seen in particular in that the Support member and thus a shoe part by the linearly displaceable control taking advantage of a natural movement of a foot when shoe tightening with little effort can be pivoted or folded. A Linear movement of the control directionally forms about a natural Lowering / turning movement of the foot in the shoe when tightening. Direction of a through the foot exerted on the control force and direction of movement of the Control thus at least largely agree and it is one efficient use of power given. That is why when using a inventive device in a shoe actuation of the control, which causes a collapse of a shoe part, facilitates and closing the Shoe also weak people easily possible.

Wiewohl das Verbindungselement einer erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung beliebig ausgestaltet werden kann, solange es die geforderte Funktion erfüllt, ist es im Hinblick auf eine wirkungsvolle Kraftausnützung bevorzugt, wenn das Verbindungselement aus einem am Tragelement und am Steuerelement jeweils schwenkbar gelagerten Hebel besteht.Although the connecting element of a device according to the invention arbitrary can be configured as long as it fulfills the required function, it is with regard to to an effective use of force preferred when the connecting element one on the support element and the control element each pivotally mounted lever consists.

Das Steuerelement kann während des Gehens durch das Gewicht des Schuhträgers in Endposition gehalten werden. Bevorzugt ist es jedoch, wenn eine Einrichtung gemäß der Erfindung weiter ein mit dem Steuerelement zusammenwirkendes Arretiermittel zur Fixierung des Steuerelementes in der Endposition umfasst. Das Steuerelement kann dann während des Gehens durch das Arretiermittel niedergehalten werden und ein versehentliches Öffnen eines Schuhs ist verhindert.The control can be adjusted while walking by the weight of the shoe wearer Be held in the final position. However, it is preferred if a device according to the invention further cooperating with the control locking means for Fixation of the control in the final position includes. The control can then be held down during walking by the locking means and a accidental opening of a shoe is prevented.

Ein Zusammenwirken von Steuerelement und Arretiermittel kann in einfacher Weise erreicht werden, wenn das Steuerelement einen Vorsprung aufweist, welcher durch Linearbewegung des Steuerelementes in die Endposition in einem Halteelement des Arretiermittels einrastbar ist. In dieser Ausgestaltung kann durch eine einzige Bewegung des Steuerelementes gleichzeitig ein Zuklappen bzw. Schwenken des Tragelements und ein Fixieren des Steuerelements in einer Endposition ausgelöst werden. Ein Lösen des Steuerelementes aus dem Halteelement, beispielsweise beim Ausziehen eines Schuhs, kann in einfacher Weise erreicht werden, wenn das Arretiermittel zur Freigabe des Steuerelementes gegen eine Federkraft linear verschiebbar ist.An interaction of control and locking means can easily be achieved when the control has a projection which by Linear movement of the control element in the end position in a holding element of the Locking means can be latched. In this embodiment, by a single Movement of the control at the same time folding or pivoting of the Support element and fixing the control in an end position triggered become. A release of the control element from the holding element, for example when Taking off a shoe can be achieved in a simple way if that Locking means for releasing the control against a spring force linear is displaceable.

In einer weiteren Variante der Erfindung weist das Tragelement mehrere zueinander distanzierte Träger für einen Schuhteil auf. Mittels mehrerer zueinander distanzierter Träger kann ein zu tragender Schuhteil bei gleichzeitig optimierten Gewicht günstig versteift werden.In a further variant of the invention, the support element has a plurality of each other distanced carrier for a shoe part. By means of several distanced from each other Carrier can be a shoe to be worn at the same time optimized weight be stiffened.

In einer besonders günstigen Variante weist eine erfindungsgemäße Einrichtung mehrere durch das Steuerelement schwenkbare Tragelemente auf. Bei Einsatz einer derartigen Einrichtung in einem Schuh können mehrere Schuhteile gleichzeitig durch eine einzige Fußbewegung zu- bzw. aufgeklappt werden, was ein komfortables An- und Ausziehen ermöglicht.In a particularly favorable variant, a device according to the invention a plurality of pivotable by the control support elements. When using a such a device in a shoe can several shoe parts at the same time a single foot movement to be opened or opened, which is a comfortable and taking off allows.

Als Rückstellelement kommt im Hinblick auf eine möglichst lange einwandfreie Funktion der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung bevorzugt eine metallische Feder zur Anwendung.As restoring element comes with regard to the longest possible flawless Function of the device according to the invention preferably a metallic spring for Application.

Das weitere Ziel der Erfindung einen Schuh mit einem zu- und aufklappbaren Schuhteil anzugeben, welcher bequem an- und ausziehbar ist und unter Ausnützung einer natürlichen Fußbewegung beim Anziehen des Schuhes mit geringem Kraftaufwand schließbar ist, wird durch einen Schuh nach Anspruch 9 gelöst.The further object of the invention, a shoe with a zu- and hinged shoe part indicate which is comfortably on and off and taking advantage of a natural foot movement when putting on the shoe with little effort is closed, is achieved by a shoe according to claim 9.

Als Vorteil eines erfindungsgemäßen Schuhs ist insbesondere zu nennen, dass er beim Anziehen durch Betätigung mit einem Fuß verschließbar ist, wobei eine hierfür aufzuwendende Kraft gering ist. Ein Schließen des Schuhs wird durch ein Steuerelement ausgelöst bzw. bewerkstelligt, welches linear bewegbar gehalten ist und bei Betätigung durch eine Fuß im Wesentlichen der Bewegung desselben folgt, weshalb ein bequemes, kräfteschonendes Schließen möglich ist.An advantage of a shoe according to the invention is to mention in particular that he when tightening by operation with a foot is closed, with one for this expended force is low. A closing of the shoe is by a Control triggered or accomplished, which is held linearly movable and when actuated by a foot substantially following the movement thereof, why a comfortable, effortless closing is possible.

Ein anderer Vorteil eines erfindungsgemäßen Schuhs ist darin zu sehen, dass dieser im Wesentlichen ohne gravierenden Eingriff in eine herkömmliche einteilige Gestaltung des Fußbettes realisiert werden kann. Eine vorgesehene Linearbewegung des Steuerelementes und damit ein Zu- und Aufklappen eines Schuhteils kann nämlich in der Weise verwirklicht werden, dass ein Verbindungselement vom Steuerelement zum Tragelement hin unterhalb des Fußbettes verläuft und im Fußbett lediglich ein kleinflächiger Ausschnitt für ein linear verschiebbares Steuerelement vorgesehen ist. Dies ermöglicht eine Fußbettgestaltung, welche mit einem Minimum an Adaptionen auskommt.Another advantage of a shoe according to the invention is the fact that this essentially without serious interference with a conventional one-piece design the footbed can be realized. An intended linear movement of the Control element and thus a closing and unfolding of a shoe part can namely in the way that a connection element from the control to the Support element extends below the footbed and in the footbed only one small area cutout is provided for a linearly displaceable control. This allows for an insole design, with a minimum of adaptations gets along.

Da beim Anziehen eines Schuhs für einen Fuß vor allem in einem hinteren, einer Schuhspitze gegenüberliegendem Bereich Platznot besteht, ist es bevorzugt, wenn eine Hinterkappe des Schaftteils zu- und aufklappbar ist.Because when putting on a shoe for a foot especially in a back, one Shoe tip opposite area there is lack of space, it is preferred if a rear cap of the shaft part is open and closed.

Besonders komfortabel für einen Schuhträger ist es, wenn bei einem erfindungsgemäßen Schuh das Steuerelement mit einem Polster versehen und unmittelbar unter einem Fußbett positioniert ist.It is especially comfortable for a wearer of footwear when at one shoe according to the invention provided the control with a cushion and is positioned immediately under a footbed.

Noch weitere Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus dem Zusammenhang der Beschreibung und sind für den Fachmann aus dem im Folgenden beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel ersichtlich.Still further advantages of the invention will become apparent from the context of Description and are those skilled in the art from the below Embodiment apparent.

Nachstehend ist eine mögliche Ausführungsart der Erfindung anhand von Figuren noch weitergehend erläutert.Below is a possible embodiment of the invention with reference to figures further explained.

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  • Figur 1: Einen Schnitt durch eine erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung in offenem Zustand;Figure 1: A section through a device according to the invention in the open state;
  • Figur 2: Einen Schnitt durch eine erfindungsgemäße Einrichtung in geschlossenem Zustand;Figure 2: A section through a device according to the invention in a closed Status;
  • Figur 3: Einen geöffneten Schuh;FIG. 3: an opened shoe;
  • Figur 4: Einen geschlossen Schuh.Figure 4: A closed shoe.

    • In Figur 1 ist eine Ausführungsart einer erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung in einem offenen Zustand dargestellt, wie er beispielsweise beim Anziehen eines Schuhs vorliegt. In dieser offenen Lage befindet sich ein Steuerelement 2, welches in Richtung Z senk- und hebbar ist, relativ zu einem Boden 6 in einer maximalen Höhe und ein Tragelement 1 ist, vom Steuerelement 2 aus betrachtet, nach hinten gekippt.In Figure 1, an embodiment of a device according to the invention is shown in an open state, as it exists for example when putting on a shoe. In this open position there is a control element 2 , which can be lowered and raised in direction Z , relative to a base 6 at a maximum height, and a support element 1 , viewed from the control element 2 , is tilted backwards.

    Eine maximale Auslenkung bzw. Höhe des Steuerelementes 2 wird, wie in Figur 1 ersichtlich, durch einen am Steuerelement angebrachten Zapfen 4 im Zusammenspiel mit einer Barriere 7 des Steuerelementes 2 bestimmt. Eine nicht näher dargestelltes Rückstellelement in Form einer metallischen Feder sorgt dafür, dass das Steuerelement 2 einer Position maximaler Auslenkung bzw. Höhe verharrt, solange das Steuerelement 2 nicht durch Belastung, beispielsweise durch Aufsetzen eines Fußes auf eine Oberfläche 22, linear in Richtung Z zur Bodenplatte 6 hin bewegt wird. Wie ebenfalls in Figur 1 ersichtlich, steht das Steuerelement 2 über eine Stange 3 mit dem Tragelement 1 in Verbindung. Die Stange 3 ist am Steuerelement 2 um eine Achse C und am Tragelement 1 um eine Achse B schwenkbar gehalten.As can be seen in FIG. 1 , a maximum deflection or height of the control element 2 is determined by a pin 4 mounted on the control in interaction with a barrier 7 of the control element 2 . A non-illustrated restoring element in the form of a metallic spring ensures that the control 2 remains a position of maximum deflection or height, as long as the control 2 is not by loading, for example by placing a foot on a surface 22 , linear in the direction Z to the bottom plate 6 is moved. As can also be seen in FIG. 1, the control element 2 is connected to the support element 1 via a rod 3 . The rod 3 is pivotally supported about an axis C and on the supporting member 1 around an axis B on the control element. 2

    Weiters zeigt Figur 1, dass die Einrichtung ein Arretiermittel 5 für das Steuerelement 2 aufweist. Das Arretiermittel 5 ist im Bereich der Bodenplatte 6 angebracht und entlang einer Richtung X, also senkrecht zur Richtung Z, gegen eine nicht dargestellte Feder linear verschiebbar. Das Arretiermittel 5 besteht im wesentlichen aus einem verschiebbar gelagerten Basiselement 52 und einem darauf befindlichen Halteelement 51, welches zum Aufnehmen und Halten des Zapfens 4 ausgelegt ist.Furthermore, FIG. 1 shows that the device has a locking means 5 for the control element 2 . The locking means 5 is mounted in the region of the bottom plate 6 and along a direction X, that is perpendicular to the direction Z, against a spring, not shown, linearly displaceable. The locking means 5 consists essentially of a displaceably mounted base member 52 and a holding member 51 thereon, which is designed for receiving and holding the pin 4 .

    Um die Einrichtung von einem geöffneten Zustand gemäß Figur 1 in einen geschlossenen Zustand, so wie in Figur 2 dargestellt, überzuführen, wird auf eine Oberfläche 22 des Steuerelementes 2 eine Kraft ausgeübt, beispielsweise durch einen menschlichen Fuß. Durch die aufgebrachte Kraft wird das Steuerelement 2 linear nach unten, also in Richtung zur Bodenplatte 6 hin, gedrückt. Dabei wird die Stange 3 mitbewegt, welche gezwungenermaßen etwa in Richtung X ausweicht und dadurch gleichzeitig eine Drehung des Tragelementes 1 um eine Achse A in Richtung S bewirkt. Ebenfalls gleichzeitig wird der am Steuerelement 2 anschließende Zapfen 4 in das Haltelement 51 des Arretiermittels 5 eingeführt und rastet in diesem ein, so dass das Steuerelement 2 auch bei abnehmender oder fehlender Belastung positionell fixiert bleibt. Überdies wird aus beim Schließvorgang aus einer Oberfläche 22 des Steuerelementes 2, einer weiteren Oberfläche 8 und einer Trägeroberfläche 9 eine Ebene gebildet.In order to transfer the device from an open state according to FIG. 1 into a closed state, as shown in FIG. 2, a force is exerted on a surface 22 of the control element 2 , for example by a human foot. Due to the applied force, the control element 2 is pressed downwards in a linear manner, ie in the direction of the bottom plate 6 . In this case, the rod 3 is moved, which forcibly evades approximately in the direction X and thereby simultaneously causes a rotation of the support element 1 about an axis A in the direction S. Also simultaneously, the subsequent control on the 2 pin 4 is inserted into the holding element 51 of the locking means 5 and engages therein so that the control element 2 and at decreasing or there is no load remains positionally fixed. Moreover, during the closing operation, a plane is formed from a surface 22 of the control element 2 , a further surface 8 and a carrier surface 9.

    In den Figuren 3 und 4 ist ein Schuh 10 dargestellt, welcher eine Einrichtung zum Auf- und Zuklappen einer Hinterkappe 12 des Schuhschafts 11 umfasst. Die Hinterkappe 12 ist an zwei zueinander distanzierten Trägem 1', 1" angebracht, welche der Hinterkappe 12 eine Steifigkeit verleihen, welche für einen guten Halt des Fußes beim Gehen erforderlich ist. Über zwei Stangen 3', 3" sind die Träger 1', 1" jeweils mit einem Steuerelement 2 verbunden, welches zwischen zwei länglich ausgeformten Bakken 13', 13" senk- und hebbar angebacht ist. Die Bakken 13', 13" führen nicht nur das Steuerelement 2 bei einer Senk- bzw. Hebebewegung desselben, sondern nehmen auch eine Achse 14 auf, um welche die Träger 1', 1" schwenkbar sind.FIGS. 3 and 4 show a shoe 10 which comprises a device for opening and closing a rear cap 12 of the shoe upper 11 . The rear cap 12 ', "attached, which give the rear cap 12 has a stiffness which is required for a good hold of the foot when walking. About two rods 3 1', 3" at two mutually spaced apart carriers 1 are the carriers 1 ', 1 "in each case connected to a control element 2 , which can be lowered and lowered between two elongated jaws 13 ', 13" . The jacks 13 ', 13 " not only guide the control element 2 during a lowering or lifting movement thereof, but also receive an axle 14 about which the supports 1', 1" are pivotable.

    Ein Anziehen des Schuhs 10 nach Figur 3 erfolgt üblicherweise in der Weise, dass ein Fuß in eine einen vordem Bereich 16 des Schuhs schräg eingeführt wird. Anschließend wird der Fuß Richtung Schuhabsatz 17 gedreht/gesenkt und dadurch auf die Oberfläche 22 des Steuerelementes 2 eine Kraft ausgeübt. Dieses bewegt sich folglich in Richtung Schuhabsatz 17 und klappt damit die Hinterkappe 12 zu, wodurch der Schuh 10 geschlossen wird. Bakkenoberflächen 15', 15", Oberfläche 22 des Steuerelementes 2 und eine Trägeroberfläche 9 bilden im geschlossenen Zustand eine Ebene, so dass eine gute Unterstützung des eines Fußes beim Gehen gegeben ist.A tightening of the shoe 10 of Figure 3 is usually carried out in such a way that a foot is inserted obliquely into a front portion 16 of the shoe. Subsequently, the foot is rotated / lowered in the direction of the shoe heel 17 , thereby exerting a force on the surface 22 of the control element 2 . This consequently moves in the direction of the heel 17 and thus folds the rear cap 12 , whereby the shoe 10 is closed. Bakkenoberflächen 15 ', 15 " , surface 22 of the control element 2 and a support surface 9 form a plane in the closed state, so that a good support of a foot is given while walking.

    Ferner umfasst der Schuh 10 elastische Mittel 18, durch welche im vorderen Bereich 16 eine optimale Anpassung des Schuhs 10 an einen Fuß sichergestellt ist.Furthermore, the shoe 10 comprises elastic means 18, by means of which an optimum adaptation of the shoe 10 to a foot is ensured in the front region 16 .

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    Einrichtung zum Zu- und Aufklappen eines Schuhteiles, umfassend ein durch Belastung mit einem Fuß von einer Ausgangsposition in eine Endposition linear verschiebbares Steuerelement, ein Rückstellelement, welches das Steuerelement bei Belastungslosigkeit in der Ausgangsposition hält bzw. in diese rückstellt, ein um eine Achse schwenkbares Tragelement für einen Schuhteil und ein Verbindungselement, welches Tragelement und Steuerelement koppelt, um eine Linearbewegung des Steuerelementes in eine Schwenkbewegung des Tragelementes umzusetzen.Means for closing and unfolding a shoe part, comprising a through Loading with a foot from a starting position to an end position linear slidable control, a reset element that contributes the control Contraindications in the starting position or restores them, one by one Axle pivotable support element for a shoe part and a connecting element, which support element and control coupled to a linear movement of the Implement control in a pivoting movement of the support element. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Verbindungselement aus einem am Tragelement und am Steuerelement jeweils schwenkbar gelagerten Hebel besteht.Device according to claim 1, wherein the connecting element consists of an am Support member and the control element each pivotally mounted lever. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, welche weiter ein mit dem Steuerelement zusammenwirkendes Arretiermittel zur Fixierung des Steuerelementes in der Endposition umfasst.Device according to claim 1 or 2, which further with the control cooperating locking means for fixing the control element in the Includes end position. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 3, wobei das Steuerelement einen Vorsprung aufweist, welcher durch Linearbewegung des Steuerelementes in die Endposition in ein Halteelement des Arretiermittels einrastbar ist.Device according to claim 3, wherein the control element has a projection, which by linear movement of the control in the end position in a Retaining element of the locking means can be latched. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 4, wobei das Arretiermittel zur Freigabe des Steuerelementes gegen eine Federkraft linear verschiebbar ist.Device according to claim 4, wherein the locking means for releasing the Control element against a spring force is linearly displaceable. Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, wobei das Tragelement mehrere zueinander distanzierte Träger für einen Schuhteil aufweist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the support element more having mutually distanced support for a shoe part. Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, welche mehrere durch das Steuerelement schwenkbare Tragelemente aufweist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, which several by the Control has pivotable support elements. Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, wobei das Rückstellelement eine metallische Feder ist. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the return element is a metallic spring is. Schuh mit einem zu- und aufklappbaren Schuhteil und einer Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, wobei der zu- und aufklappbare Schuhteil am Tragelement der Einrichtung angebracht ist.Shoe with a foldable shoe part and a device after one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the zu- and hinged shoe part on the support element of Device is attached. Schuh nach Anspruch 9, wobei eine Hinterkappe des Schaftteils zu- und aufklappbar ist.Shoe according to claim 9, wherein a rear cap of the shaft part to and is hinged. Schuh nach Anspruch 9 oder 10, wobei das Steuerelement mit einem Polster versehen und unmittelbar unter einem Fußbett positioniert ist.Shoe according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the control with a pad provided and positioned immediately under a footbed.
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