EP1827623B1 - Pole grip - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The present invention relates to a pole handle, in particular for walking sticks, trekking poles, alpine skis, cross-country poles, Nordic walking poles. The pole grip has a grip body with a hook-like device for fastening a hand-holding device, in particular in the form of a wrist strap or a glove. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a hand-held device which optimally cooperates with such a pole grip.

STATE OF THE ART

In such a device, which for example from the US 5,516,150 is known, a hook is provided on the pole handle, and on the associated glove a rigid and formed of a metal sheet bow-shaped device is provided in the area between the thumb and forefinger. The bracket is inserted with its long leg in a narrow slot of the hook, and the hook-like device of the bracket and thus the glove is fixed to the pole handle.

In this case, a slight extension of the slot is provided in the hook below, which means that the bracket when entering the hook first slightly presses apart the two legs of the hook and that the legs only when the bracket was pushed into the extension, again return to the original position.

It is thus an elastic deformation of the hook-like device used to ensure easy fixation of the bracket in the hook, and to avoid easy slipping out of the bracket from the hook.

One of the problems with such devices is the fact that repeated deformations of such components, which are usually made of plastic or metal, are undesirable due to fatigue phenomena.

Furthermore, there is the particular problem that the elastic deformation behavior of materials is highly temperature-dependent. Thus, the fixing effect, which is obtained by the deformation, neither adjustable nor constant for different temperatures.

This is absolutely unacceptable, especially in the sporting field, since very large differences in temperature on the one hand due to different weather conditions and on the other hand by the heating during use are inevitable.

From the US 5,110,154 a stick handle is known in which the connection between the stick handle and a hand holding device is made by a rigid ring or strap, which is attached to the hand-held device, inserted into an arranged in the hand-held device surface of the handle recess in the form of a horizontal slot can be. This slot is arranged perpendicular to the axis of the handle and must be made narrow for a good attachment, it is correspondingly cumbersome to insert the hand-held device respectively attached to the rigid bracket for attachment to the pole grip in this slot. It must be taken for this purpose, an accurate positioning of the bracket relative to the slot, which is extremely impractical in practice.

PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

This is where the invention intervenes. The invention is therefore based on the object to provide an improved with respect to the prior art pole grip. In particular, it is about a stick handle for walking sticks, trekking poles, alpine skis, cross-country poles, Nordic walking poles to improve, and this a handle body with a hook-like device for attachment of a hand holding device, in particular in the form of a wrist strap or a glove.

The solution to this problem is achieved by the features of claim 1.

A core of the invention is thus to use substantially no material deformations on the hook for a self-locking mechanism for attaching a hand-held device on the pole handle, but rather mechanisms in which a corresponding latching means when inserting a loop, ring or eye-shaped device in a latched Position is either shifted or twisted. Thus, it becomes possible to provide correspondingly a targeted elastic mounting of this latching means, which in particular is less prone to wear, which is optionally adjustable, and which has a lower temperature dependence with respect to the forces.

According to the invention, the hook-like device is arranged on the pole handle in the upper area, wherein the hook-like device comprises a preferably substantially parallel to the pole axis (but there may also be a specific inclination:) arranged holding mandrel or retaining pin, which from the handle body to form an insertion slot is arranged offset to the hand side, wherein preferably the depth of the insertion slot is greater than the width and the thickness of the retaining pin or retaining pin. Spaced does not mean that mandatory the retaining pin or retaining pin must emerge from the contour of the handle body, it is also possible to put in holding mandrel or retaining pin in a specifically provided for this, upwardly and rearwardly open recess in the handle body. Typically, it will be appreciated that the hook-type device advantageously has a width in the range of 3-15mm, preferably in the range of 4-10mm, with the hook-like device Particularly preferably at least in sections perpendicular to the pole axis has a substantially oval or rectangular (optionally with rounded edges) cross-section, wherein preferably the short main axis is directed to the handle body. Typically, the insertion slot has a depth in the range of 5-30 mm, preferably in the range of 10-15 mm. It is for example possible to provide a slight bulge in the hook-like device immediately opposite to the latching means.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the hook-like device is integrally formed on the handle body. In particular, in combination with the mechanism described below, in which a recess in the pole grip for receiving the mechanism is provided, it is preferable to make sense to form the hook-like device as a separate component. This is then fastened via fastening means on the handle body, preferably after the mechanism has been inserted into the recess of the handle body. This can for example be realized by the hook-like device below the hook has a mounting plate by means of which the hook-like device from the hand side to the handle body (for example by means of a screw, rivet or a clip mechanism) can be attached.

As already explained, according to another preferred embodiment, a recess is provided in the grip body from the side of the hand, in which a displaceably (or rotatably) mounted element, in particular preferably in the form of a locking block, is arranged on or in which latching means, wherein these latching means may be formed either integrally with the locking block, or as a separate component, in the latter case, this separate component, for example in the form of a retaining lug, either fixedly connected to the locking block or via a movable mechanism.

The locking block (and / or a locking means provided therein) is advantageously guided displaceably parallel to the direction of the recess, but it is also possible to support it in a rotating manner. The locking block is a spring (also comprising generally resilient element), in particular preferably via a coil spring (or a Leaf spring), clamped against the arranged in front of the recess hook-like device. This leads to the already mentioned self-locking mechanism.

So that the hand-held device can also be separated again from the pole grip, means should be arranged over which the latching means can be pushed back, and the hand-held device is released from the hook. This is for example possible by the locking block (and / or locking means provided therein) can be moved from the outside via at least one operating knob releasing the Selbsteinrastung against the spring force, which are particularly preferably provided in the handle body laterally elongated holes to recess over which both sides arranged actuating buttons are operatively connected to the locking block, for example by a firm connection between these two elements via a web or pin. For this purpose, however, at least one sliding, rotating or tilting operating knob in or on the handle body front or rear, e.g. be provided on both sides of the hook-like device, in the upper region of the handle, which is in operative connection with the locking block, for example by a fixed or rotatable connection between these two elements via a web or pin

In principle, it is possible to attach the locking block in a wide variety of ways on the handle body rotatable or displaceable. For example, it is possible to form the entire uppermost area, that is to say the head area of the pole grip, as a locking block, to a certain extent behind and firmly connected to the lower part of the pole grip or in one piece with the hook-like device is provided such that a fixing a loop of a hand holding device between the locking block and the hook-like device is possible. The locking block as the head of the handle can thereby be rotatable as a whole, the axis of rotation being e.g. at the front, i. facing away from the hook, may be in the lower part of the locking block. For example, the axis of rotation in this case is preferably substantially parallel to the direction of the slot between the hook and the locking block.

A possible embodiment is characterized in that in or on Locking block is provided at least one release button, by means of which release the self-locking arranged in the locking block holding means, preferably in the form of a pin, can be moved against a spring force. It is also possible to provide in the handle body from the side of the hand and from above a recess in which a displaceable and / or rotatably mounted element in the form of a locking block is arranged, are arranged in which Einrastmittel, wherein the locking block via an axial, in a Cavity of the stick handle arranged coil spring, the voltage can be adjusted preferably via a lock nut, is clamped down to the emergency release.

Another preferred embodiment is characterized, for example, in that a recess is provided in the grip body from the upper side, in which a displaceably and / or rotatably mounted element, in particular preferably in the form of a locking block, is arranged, on which snap-in means are arranged. If the recess is provided from above, the hook-like device can be formed integrally with the handle body, for example in the form of a simple slot or notch in the handle body, arranged on the hand side, without hindering the assembly. The locking block can thereby be rotatably mounted about a horizontal axis, which is preferably arranged substantially parallel to the plane of the slot between hook-like device and handle body, and a spring, in particular preferably via a coil spring or a leaf spring, against the hand-arranged hook-like device be tense. The locking block can then be tilted from the outside via at least one actuator button releasing the Selbsteinrastung against the spring force, for example, the actuating knob is provided substantially on the top of the pole handle, that is, the locking block is virtually free from above and a part or a section respectively a partial surface of the locking block forms the actuating button.

According to the invention, the latching means are designed in the form of a retaining lug, which in particular preferably has a beveled flank in the direction of insertion upwards, and which bears against the hook-like device Defined position down a defined against a preferably adjustable force range defined for the loop, ring or eye-shaped device. It is possible to arrange this retention nose either on the locking block, or to some extent opposite to the hook-like device.

In the sense of a safety mechanism, the latching means can preferably be designed in such a way that, in the case of a load extending beyond a normal utilization force, in the direction of the opening of the hook-like device Emergency release of the loop, ring or eye-shaped device takes place. This is similar to a mechanism known in the ski bind industry. This can be realized either by an elastic deformation of this nose or in the region of this nose, or, and this is the preferred variant, because much better controllable and possibly even adjustable by the retention nose to a preferably horizontal and substantially perpendicular to the opening direction of Recess arranged axis is rotatably mounted. A twisting is possible upwards only against a defined and as previously mentioned preferably adjustable force to release the area upwards. The retaining lug can be clamped with a leg spring, with an elastomer spring or with a spiral spring or with a combination of such resilient elements for the area of the final rotational position, wherein this tension is particularly preferably adjustable, so that a safety triggering is only possible with a force of more than 80.degree. 250 N takes place. A further analogous embodiment of the pole grip is characterized in that the retention nose is slidably mounted, allowing displacement while releasing the area against a defined and preferably adjustable force as indicated above, and preferably the force via a spring or a resilient element is guaranteed.

Incidentally, a safety release can also be realized by means of a deflection in the region of the hook-like device. The hook-like device can be designed so that it can be tipped or released by releasing the area to the side of the hand against an elastic force about an axis. Alternatively or additionally, it is possible slit side to provide a resilient region on the hook-like device. This resilient region may e.g. be realized by a leaf spring or an elastic portion (targeted elastic soft plastic portion or the like).

Further preferred embodiments of the pole grip according to the invention are described in the dependent claims.

Hand holding devices, which are in the saddle area between thumb and Forefinger have a movably configured loop or eyelet. For example, a hand-held device such as a hand-attachable wrist strap or a glove, which has between thumb and forefinger on a movable loop or eyelet.

Such a hand-held device interacts with a pole grip as described above in the sense of key and lock respectively plug and socket together. The small loop is particularly pleasant and hardly wears on, so such a glove or hand-held device is also suitable for biathlon or the like. suitable.

Particularly preferably, the loop is a loop of a flexible material which has sufficient inherent rigidity so that it is stabilized in a position in the space between thumb and forefinger, which allows easy insertion over the hook or retaining pin, and which on the other hand, when in use is not or barely noticeable. Possible, for example, loops of cable or wire, which may optionally be coated on the surface. Basically suitable as a material for such loops, other elements such as coated with a fabric tube, low-stretch and tensile textile fibers or string or rope braided holding elements using appropriate materials such as aramid, Kevlar, Dyneema, etc. When using such materials for the loops are best suited for cords with a thickness of 1-5 mm, with a thickness of 2-3 mm being preferred. To impart sufficient rigidity to the loop, such cords may be provided with stiffening elements, such as a "monofilament nylon" core or braided stiffer material fibers such as nylon or thin metal wires. It turns out that a cable of a thickness in the range of 0.5-2.5 mm, preferably in the range of 1 - 2 mm is particularly well suited.

The braided or twisted cable, for example, may be coated with another material such as copper or plastic. Alternatively, it is possible to manufacture the loop from a plastic material, also eg band-shaped, preferably made of a fiber-reinforced plastic, suitable for example Polyamide, PE, PP or the like, wherein combined materials with layer structure are possible, and in particular reinforcements can be provided with fibers, for example made of aramid.

The loop is preferably between 5-20 mm, in particular between 5-10 mm over the saddle area between forefinger and thumb out. The direction of the loop is, in a sense, essentially the bisecting line between the direction of thumb and forefinger.

It is possible to make the loop adjustable, this adjustability being intended, on the one hand, to tailor the length to the user, or else, if the loop is not needed, to retract it so that it is not noticeable during use. It is also possible to stow the loop when not in use in a designated also in the saddle area between index finger and thumb small pocket, which is provided in the hand-held device. The latter possibility is structurally particularly simple and given the inherent rigidity of the loop, the loop can be accommodated in such a pocket on the one hand and remains on the other hand essentially without special measures in the bag when using the hand-held device supplied, unless it is specially manipulated.

In order to ensure the best possible coupling of the forces acting on the loop forces to the hand-held device, the wire / the cable of the loop can be at least partially guided in or on the hand-held device towards the wrist. It is also possible to use a combination with an adjustable device, as used in the DE 197 51 978 C2 , the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated in this regard. Instead of the rigid connecting element mentioned in this document, a flexible loop is simply provided. The loop is much less disturbing, especially when using the glove without interaction with the stick.

Further preferred embodiments of the hand-held device according to the invention are described in the dependent claims.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

Fig. 1

unterschiedliche Ansichten eines Stockgriffes nach einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung, wobei in a) eine seitliche Ansicht in teilweiser Transparenz, in b) eine Ansicht von hinten (Handseite), in c) eine Explosionsdarstellung in seitlicher Ansicht, in d) ein Schnitt entlang der Linie A-A in Figur 1c), in e) eine Explosionsdarstellung in einem Schnitt entlang der Linie A-A in Figur 1c), in f) eine perspektivische Explosionsansicht, und in g) eine Alternative einer hakenartigen Vorrichtung mit Sicherheitsauslöseelement am Haken dargestellt ist;

Fig. 2

eine Handhaltevorrichtung mit einer Schlaufe zwischen Daumen und Zeigefinger;

Fig. 3

a)-c) unterschiedliche Beispiele von Handhaltevorrichtungen mit Schlaufen zwischen Daumen und Zeigefinger;

Fig. 4

unterschiedliche Ansichten eines Stockgriffes nach einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel, wobei in a) eine seitliche Ansicht mit eingesetztem Feststellblock dargestellt ist, in b) eine seitliche Ansicht ohne Feststellblock dargestellt ist, und in c) ein Feststellblock für sich allein dargestellt ist;

Fig. 5

verschiedene Varianten eines Stockgriffes analog zu Fig. 4, wobei in a) eine Sicherheitsauslösung ohne separates Sicherheitsauslöseelement dargestellt ist, in b) eine Sicherheitsauslösung mit verschieblich gelagertem Sicherheitsauslöseelement dargestellt ist, in c) eine Sicherheitsauslösung mit drehbar gelagertem Sicherheitsauslöseelement dargestellt ist, in d) eine Sicherheitsauslösung mit einem als Ganzes elastisch deformierbaren Sicherheitsauslöseelement dargestellt ist, in e) eine Sicherheitsauslösung dargestellt ist, in welcher das Sicherheitsauslöseelement auf der Innenseite der hakenartigen Vorrichtung angeordnet ist, und in f) eine Sicherheitsauslösung mit einer als Ganzes kippbaren hakenartigen Vorrichtung dargestellt ist;

Fig. 6

den gesamten Stockgriff 1, wobei in a) eine Ansicht von der Seite dargestellt ist, in b) eine Ansicht von hinten, in c) ein axialer Schnitt entlang der Linie B-B von b), und d) zeigt eine Ansicht von oben auf den Stockgriff; und

Fig. 7

den Feststellblock 6 zusammen mit den diesen Feststellblock 6 im Stockgriff 1 befestigenden Elementen von der Seite, b) eine Ansicht von hinten, c) einen Schnitt entlang der Linie A-A in b) und 7d) zu guter letzt eine Ansicht von oben.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to embodiments in conjunction with the drawings. Show it:

Fig. 1

different views of a stick handle according to a first embodiment of the invention, wherein in a) a partial view in partial transparency, in b) a view from the rear (hand side), in c) an exploded view in side view, in d) a section along the line AA in Figure 1c ), in e) an exploded view in a section along the line AA in Figure 1c ), in f) an exploded perspective view, and in g) an alternative of a hook-like device with safety release element is shown on the hook;

Fig. 2

a hand-held device with a loop between thumb and forefinger;

Fig. 3

a) -c) different examples of hand holding devices with loops between thumb and forefinger;

Fig. 4

different views of a stick handle according to another embodiment, wherein in a) a side view is shown with inserted locking block, in b) a side view is shown without locking block, and in c) a locking block is shown by itself;

Fig. 5

different variants of a stick handle analogous to Fig. 4 , in which a) a safety release is shown without a separate safety trigger element, in b) a safety release with displaceable safety release element is shown in c) a safety release with rotatably mounted safety release element is shown in d) a safety release with a resilient deformation element as a whole deformable illustrated is, in e) a safety release is shown, in which the safety trigger element is arranged on the inside of the hook-like device, and in f) a safety release with a hook device which can be tilted as a whole is shown;

Fig. 6

the entire pole grip 1, wherein in a) a view from the side is shown in b) a view from behind, in c) an axial section along the line BB of b), and d) shows a view from above of the pole grip ; and

Fig. 7

the locking block 6 together with this locking block 6 in the pole grip 1 fastened elements from the side, b) a view from behind, c) a section along the line AA in b) and 7d) last but not least a view from above.

WAYS FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

In the FIGS. 1a ) -f) show different views of an embodiment of a pole grip according to the invention. The stick handle 1 comprises a handle body 3, which is usually made of a plastic material in an injection molding process. From below, the handle body 3 has a recess or a cavity 5, in which the stick, which is formed for example from an aluminum tube, a carbon or a glass fiber tube, inserted and secured therein.

At its upper end, the pole grip 1 has a recess 4, which is to some extent formed by the hand side 43 as a blind hole. In this recess 4, which typically has a height in the range of 10 - 30 mm, and a width of 3-20 mm, a locking block 6 is provided. This locking block 6 is guided displaceably in the recess 4, wherein it is clamped by a spring 7 in the direction of the opening of the recess 4. The spring 7 is a spiral spring, which is guided on the one hand in the recess in a stop bore 8, which is designed as a cylindrical blind hole, and on the other hand on a guide pin 19 on the locking block 6.

The recess 4 also has two continuous slots 17, which lead laterally out of the handle body 3. The locking block 6 in turn has holes in these regions, in each of which an actuating button 9 can be attached on each side. The operating knob 9 has in each case a directed to the locking block 6 web 20, and is attached to the inserted locking block 6 from the outside through said lateral slots 17 in the locking block 6, for each of which a screw or a fixing pin 21 can be used. This results in that the operating knob 9 can be moved from the outside via manipulations of the operating buttons 9. This is such that in the normal position the locking block 6 is due to the force of the spring 7 in the maximum position to the hand side, this maximum position is preferably determined by the hand-side end of the elongated hole 17. From the outside, the locking block 6 can be pushed against the force of the spring in the recess 4, thereby releasing the locking mechanism for the hand-held device.

The actual mounting of the hand-held device on such a pole grip is ensured by a hook-like device. This consists of a retaining pin 14, which is arranged manually. The retaining mandrel 14 is slightly offset from the actual pole handle to the hand, wherein between a slot is formed, which typically has a depth of at least 10 mm.

For ease of assembly of the retaining pin 14 is connected to a mounting plate 16 or formed integrally therewith. The mounting plate 16 is below the retaining pin 14 and can be used in a designated recess in the pole handle 3 and fixed therein. This modular construction is preferred, since thus the retaining pin 14, which is naturally arranged in front of the recess 4, can be placed when the elements which must be arranged in the recess 4, have been inserted into the recess 4.

The locking block 6 in turn also has a recess 24 which is bounded laterally and downwardly, but is open at the top. In the recess 24, the safety trigger element 12 is arranged movably mounted. The safety trigger element 12 is rotatably mounted with an axle pin 22 in the locking block 6. This in turn against a spring force, in which case a leg spring 10 is provided. This leg spring rests on the one hand on the bottom of the recess 24, and on the other hand on the back of the Safety trigger element 12. The safety trigger element 12 is thus held by the spring force in its closed position, ie in that position in which the retaining lug 11 of the safety trigger element 12 together with the retaining mandrel 14 defines a closed area 15, in which the loop of the hand-held device comes. It is also possible, instead of the leg spring 10, a coil spring or an elastomer spring o.ä. or to use combinations of such resilient elements, which is then, for example, in operative connection with the rear wall of the recess 24. The use of a coil spring may be advantageous in particular at low temperatures, and also allows adjustment of the retaining force of the nose 11. The safety trigger element 12 may be downwardly, as in particular Figure 1c ) and f), have a notch at the bottom to better catch the cable in area 15.

As already mentioned, the hand-holding device has a loop 33, which is guided over the retaining pin 14. If the loop 33 is guided from above over the retaining pin and pulled down, the entire locking block 6 shifts into the recess 4, because the oblique upper edge of the safety trigger element 12 pushes the locking block 6 against the spring force at a pressure from top to bottom to the rear, and the gap between the retaining pin and handle body is released. If the loop has reached the area 15, the entire locking block snaps back against the retaining pin 14 due to the spring force of the spring 7, and the area 15 is closed. Thus, an automatic attachment / locking of the hand-held device on the handle body, without further manipulation would be required.

If the loop of the hand-held device is to be removed again from the slot between the retaining pin and the grip body, then the entire locking block 6 can be displaced upward against the spring force via the actuating buttons 9, the nose 11 releasing the area 15.

In addition to this automatic attachment of the hand-held device to the handle body, a mechanism of safety release is provided. That's it Safety release element 12 to open against a spring force upwards, this with completely pushed to the retaining pin locking block. If a strong force on the loop upwards (for example, in a fall) so the safety trigger element 12 rotates about the axis 13 such that the area 15 is released and thus the loop and accordingly the hand-held device is released from the handle body.

The security mechanism may, as in Figure 1 g ), are also provided on the retaining pin. For this purpose, the retaining pin has a recess 41, in which the safety trigger element 12 is rotatably mounted about an axis 13. Again, a spring 7, here a coil spring, provided which determines the necessary release force. In this case, it is possible, for example, the restoring force of the spring 7 via a screw, which can be manually operated from the outside on the retaining pin set. The screw can be screwed in, for example, so that the spring is shortened, and thus the restoring force of the spring is increased.

FIG. 2 shows a hand holding device, which is designed as a glove 25, and this glove 25 has basically a fastening guide, as shown in the DE 197 51 978 C2 is described. With respect to the details of this mounting guide, which includes, inter alia, a circumferential fastening device 31 and adjustment means 32, which may be formed, for example, as a Velcro fastener is on the DE 197 51 978 C2 directed.

In place of in the DE 197 51 978 shown, hook-like connecting element is now but in the saddle between the thumb 26 and index finger 27, a loop 33 is arranged. The loop is made of cable, for example stainless steel, aramid or similar. with a thickness of 1.5 mm, it is a twisted cable, which may optionally be provided with a coating of plastic or metal, or around which a tube may be made of brass, or which may have a jacket of z. B. thermoplastic molded plastic has. Preferably the strap is made of an easily intrinsically stiff line section ^® braided Dyneema (DSM) (or a plastic material with similar properties) is made with a thickness in the range of 1.5-2.5 mm. Will in this Document spoken in connection with the loop of a cable, so this should include such a loop, for example, Dyneema.

The loop 33 should be attached to the hand-held device in such a way that the forces occurring during use of the stick are well distributed to the hand. This is according to a hand-held device FIG. 2 guaranteed. Alternative options are in FIG. 3 shown. In FIG. 3a ), a cable 35 is first fixed on one side in the palm of a hand to a mounting 36. He is then guided by a guide sleeve 34 to the saddle between forefinger and thumb 26. The actual loop 33 is exposed there and the cable 35 is in turn guided by the guide 34 down. At the lower end of the guide sleeve 34, a deflection 37 is provided and a fastening 38, to which the cable 35 can be variably adjusted (see arrow). Thus, adapted to the user, the length of the loop 31 can be adjusted and the forces are well distributed on the glove. In addition, it is possible to completely retract the cable 35, so that no loop 33 steps outwards. The latter is particularly advantageous when the glove is not to be used in conjunction with the pole grip. In contrast to other solutions in which fasteners must be removed from the glove, this solution is advantageous because the fastener, the loop, does not have to be removed from the hand-held device but is hidden within it.

Another possibility is in FIG. 3b ). Here, the cable 35 is designed as a circulating cable, which is set at its lower end to a knob 39 in its length. There may be provided a further lower button 40, over which the cable 35 can be pulled when the loop is to be hidden.

Last is in Figure 3c ) illustrates a possibility in which the cable is fixed on the lower side via the means 36. The loop 33 can not be adjusted in length here. In order to be able to hide the loop when not in use, a small pocket is provided in the saddle area between thumb and forefinger. In this bag 41, which has down through an opening, the Loop 33 are inserted when not in use and is out of the way.

It is also possible to consider as hand-held device 25 a wrist strap which is worn over a glove or over the bare hands, and which has a loop 33. If a conventional hand strap is used, then the mechanism serves as a safety release, a hand strap is used, which is attached to the hand (usually by the wrist strap is guided around both the wrist and between the thumb and index finger, and is attached with a Velcro, for example) so the use is equivalent to the glove solution as stated above.

Another embodiment is in FIG. 4 not shown here is an alpine pole handle, but rather a cross-country pole handle or a Nordic walking pole handle. In this case, the hook-like device 14 is not formed separately from the handle body 3, but forms part of the handle body. The hook-like device is realized by a slot which is provided in the handle body 3. Accordingly, the recess 4, which is provided for receiving the locking block 6, carried out from above. In this embodiment, the locking block 6 is now also not displaceable but rotatably mounted, this about an axis 44. The operating knob 9 is arranged correspondingly above and tilting of the locking block 6 leads to a release of the enclosed area 15. In the embodiment according to FIG. 4 For clamping the locking block 6, a leaf spring 7 is provided in a corresponding recess 46 in the locking block 6. On the locking block 6, a retaining lug 11 is formed, wherein in the case of the embodiment according to FIG. 4 this nose 11 has an undercut. Accordingly, in this embodiment, no safety release is provided, but it is such that with a strong train of the loop up out of the slot, the loop bites in the device.

It should be noted that it is also possible to make the entire upper portion of the pole grip 1 rotatable or displaceable, as long as the possibility of an automatic latching is given. So it's not necessary that, as in the embodiment according to FIG. 4 (but equally in the embodiment according to FIG. 1 ) A recess is provided, but it is also possible to form the entire locking block 6 as the uppermost region or respectively as the head of the pole handle and this store either slidably or rotatably.

In FIG. 5 are other embodiments based on the embodiment according to FIG. 4 shown.

In FIG. 5a ) is shown the possibility to provide the nose 11 with an upward flank. Occurs in this embodiment, a strong train up out of the slot out, so the locking block 6 is turning and thus it is guaranteed a safety release.

A more specific safety release is in FIG. 5b ). Here, the safety trigger element 12 is designed as a displaceable nose, which is guided in a bore in the locking block 6 and braced against a coil spring 49. Here, the entire safety trigger element 12, on which the nose 11 is formed, moves with strong train out of the slot into the locking block 6 and thus releases the area 15.

An alternative safety release is in FIG. 5c ). Here, the safety trigger element 12 is rotatable about an axis 13 and braced against a spring 49. Here tilts the entire safety trigger element 12, on which the nose 11 is formed, in strong train on a loop out of the slot out into the locking block 6 and thereby releases the area 15.

Another alternative is in FIG. 5d ). Here, the safety trigger element 12 is designed as a leaf spring-like element, but it may also be an elastomeric element. This is movable as a whole and the nose 11 formed by this element is due to the deformation of the entire element 12 in a strong train of a loop out of the slot in area 15 free.

Another approach is in the embodiment according to FIG. 5e ) used. Here is the safety release provided on the side of the hook-like device 14. For this purpose, a recess is provided in the hook-like device 14 on the inside, in which in turn a leaf spring-like element 12 is arranged. With a strong force, this gives way to the hook-like device 14 and thus also releases the region 15 in the sense of a safety release.

Another approach is in FIG. 5f ). Here, the entire hook-like device 14 is rotatably mounted about an axis 50. If a strong force emerges from the slot, then the entire hook-like device 14 rotates in the direction of the arrow shown and thus releases the region 15. The rotatable mounting of the hook-like device 14 is also ensured for example via a coil spring against an adjustable force.

In the FIGS. 6 and 7 is shown a further embodiment of the invention. In FIG. 6 the entire pole handle 1 is shown, in FIG. 6a ) a view from the side is shown, in FIG. 6b ) a view from the rear, that is from the hand side (arrow 43 in FIG. 6a ). In FIG. 6c is an axial section along the line BB of FIG. 6b ), and FIG. 6d ) shows a view from above on the pole grip.

The pole grip 1 for an alpine ski pole in turn has a grip body 3 and a cavity 5 which serves to receive the pole tube (not shown).

The retaining pin 14 is in this case formed integrally with the handle body 3, as is made FIG. 6c ) becomes apparent. But it is also possible here to form the retaining pin 14 as a separate element in the sense of FIG. 1f ) and the elements 14 and 16 shown therein.

The handle body 3 has an upwardly open recess 4, in which a locking block 6 is arranged. The locking block 6 is shown in detail in FIG FIG. 7 shown.

The locking block 6 has on the upper side via a release button 61, which will be described below. The back ergonomic design of the upper portion of the pole grip 1 is also in this case by the Locking block 6 is formed, this has namely the side of the hook 14 via two projections 59 which engage around the retaining pin 14 in the upper region to some extent.

Thus, the retaining pin 14 is optimally embedded in the outer contour of the pole grip 1, and is not perceived as disturbing, respectively, injuries can be avoided. Nevertheless, an ideal insertion opening remains from above for a cable loop 33, as in FIG FIG. 2 shown.

In the locking block 6, a pin 57 is arranged, which serves for the automatic engagement of a cable loop 33, for example. The pin 57 is arranged substantially horizontally and parallel to the direction of the arrow 43. He is slidably mounted in the locking block 6 in a recess provided specifically for 60, wherein via a coil spring 58 of the pin 57 is braced against the retaining mandrel 14. The pin 57 has a retaining lug 16 which is preferably beveled from above and formed substantially horizontally downwardly so that, for example, a cable loop 33 inserted from above displaces the pin 57 against the spring tension of the coil spring 58 and retracts the cable loop is caught under the pin 57 in the area 15.

Figure 7a ) shows the locking block 6 together with this locking block 6 in the pole grip 1 fastened elements in an overall view from the side. FIG. 7b ) shows a view from the rear, that is from the direction of the arrow 43 in FIG. 6a ), and FIG. 7c ) a section along the line AA in FIG. 7b). FIG. 7d ) Last but not least shows a view from above.

The entire locking block 6 is held in the pole grip 1 in the upwardly open recess 4. For this purpose, the recess 4 has a through hole to the cavity 5. On the locking block 6, a support pin 54 is struck by an axis 56, which protrudes through this through hole into the cavity 5. The support pin 54 has on the upper side of an eye 55 for rotatable mounting on the locking block 6 with the axis 56. At its lower end of the support pin 54 is provided with a thread.

The support pin 54 and the attached locking block 6 is under With the aid of a voltage applied to the upper ceiling of the cavity 5 stop member 52 with a coil spring 51, which rests on the one hand from below the stop element 52 on a correspondingly provided shoulder and on the other hand rests on a washer 64 above, which via an adjusting nut 53, which on the thread the retaining pin 54 is screwed from below, clamped down.

• Erstens ist die Montage des als gesamte Einheit hergestellten Feststellblockes 6 sehr einfach. Er kann von oben in die Ausnehmung 4 im Stockgriff 1 eingeschoben werden, wobei der am Feststellblock 6 vorgesehene Halterungsstift 54 durch die Durchgangsbohrung zwischen der Ausnehmung 4 und dem Hohlraum 5 in durchgeschoben wird. Anschliessend kann von unten im Hohlraum 5 zunächst das Anschlagselement 52, und dann die Spiralfeder 51 über den Halterungsstift 54 geschoben werden, und zu guter letzt die Unterlagsscheibe und die Stellmutter 53 kann auf das Gewinde des Halterungsstiftes 54 aufgeschraubt werden. Die über die Spiralfeder 51 auf den Feststellblock 6 ausgeübte federelastische Halterungskraft nach unten kann eingestellt werden, indem die Stellmutter 53 mehr oder weniger nach oben geschraubt wird oder durch den Einbau unterschiedlicher Federn mit unterschiedlicher Federkonstante oder den Änderung der Vorspannung durch Distanzhalter. Zu guter letzt kann seitlich durch die Bohrung 45 des Griffkörpers respektive durch die Bohrung 48 des Feststellblockes 6 eine Drehachse 44 eingeschoben werden, wodurch anschliessend der Feststellblock 6 um die Drehachse 44 drehbar in der Ausnehmung 4 gelagert ist.
• Zweitens ergibt sich durch diese Konstruktion eine einstellbare Notfallauslösung des gesamten Feststellblockes 6. Wird nämlich auf die Rückhaltenase 11 durch eine Kabelschlaufe 33 oder eine Öse von unten eine übermässige Kraft ausgeübt (beispielsweise bei einem Sturz), so dreht sich der gesamte Feststellblock 6 um die Drehachse 44 beispielsweise in Figur 6c) respektive in Figur 7c) im Gegenuhrzeigersinn. Dies soweit, bis der Bereich 15 freigegeben wird und die Kabelschlaufe 33 respektive die Öse aus dem Haken freigegeben wird. Vorteilhaft an dieser Konstruktion ist nun unter anderem, dass die Auslösekraft in sehr einfacher Weise eingestellt werden kann, indem z.B. das Stockrohr aus dem Hohlraum 5 entfernt wird, und von unten die Stellmutter 53 mit einem entsprechenden Werkzeug den Bedürfnissen entsprechend eingestellt wird. Weiter ist denkbar, dass die Verstellung der Feder über eine im oder unterhalb der Griffbereiches eingelassene Verstelleinrichtung z.B. in Form einer teilweise freiliegenden Rändelmutter vorgenommen werden, kann, so dass die Demontage des Griffes nicht notwendig ist, um die Auslösekraft zu verändern. Durch die Verwendung einer Spiralfeder 51 ist auch unter verschiedensten Temperaturbedingungen diese Sicherheitsauslösung gewährleistet, und ausserdem ist die Spiralfeder 51 derart gut im Inneren des Stockgriffes 1 versteckt, dass Verschmutzungen, Vereisungen oder ähnliches ausgeschlossen werden können.

This construction has the following advantages, among others:

• First, the assembly of the locking block 6 made as a whole unit is very simple. It can be inserted from above into the recess 4 in the pole grip 1, wherein the securing block 54 provided on the locking block 54 is pushed through the through-bore between the recess 4 and the cavity 5 in FIG. Subsequently, from below in the cavity 5, first the stop element 52, and then the coil spring 51 are pushed over the retaining pin 54, and last but not least the washer and the adjusting nut 53 can be screwed onto the thread of the retaining pin 54. The downwardly resilient retaining force exerted on the locking block 6 by the coil spring 51 can be adjusted by screwing the adjusting nut 53 more or less upwards, or by installing different springs with different spring constants or changing the preload by spacers. Last but not least, an axis of rotation 44 can be pushed laterally through the bore 45 of the grip body, respectively through the bore 48 of the locking block 6, whereby subsequently the locking block 6 is mounted rotatably about the pivot axis 44 in the recess 4.
• Secondly, this construction results in an adjustable emergency release of the entire locking block 6. If an excessive force is exerted on the retaining lug 11 by a cable loop 33 or an eyelet from below (for example in the case of a fall), then the entire locking block 6 rotates about the axis of rotation 44 for example in FIG. 6c ) respectively in FIG. 7c ) counterclockwise. This until the area 15 is released and the Cable loop 33 respectively the eyelet is released from the hook. An advantage of this construction is, inter alia, that the release force can be adjusted in a very simple manner, for example, by removing the pole from the cavity 5, and from below the adjusting nut 53 is adjusted according to the needs with a suitable tool. It is also conceivable that the adjustment of the spring can be made via an adjusting device embedded in or below the grip area, for example in the form of a partially exposed knurled nut, so that dismantling of the handle is not necessary in order to change the triggering force. By using a coil spring 51, this safety release is ensured even under different temperature conditions, and also the coil spring 51 is so well hidden inside the pole grip 1 that dirt, icing or the like can be excluded.

If the pushed over the retaining pin 14 cable loop or eyelet from the area 15 are released under normal conditions, so a release button 61 is provided on the top in the locking block 6. In the locking block 6, a rotation axis 62 is arranged horizontally and transversely to the direction of the pin 57. The trigger button 61 forming element is tiltable about this axis (in FIG. 6c clockwise) stored within the locking block 6. Furthermore, in the pin 57 also transverse to the pin 57 and horizontally a guide pin 63 is arranged. This guide pin 63 is also mounted in the trigger button 61 forming element.

If the trigger button 61, which is integrally formed with the lateral projections 59, pressed down either in the area 61 or on the projections 59, for example by the thumb of the hand grasping the stick, the element forming the trigger button tilts slightly downwards as a whole and thereby pushes the pin 57 on the guide pin 63 against the spring force of the coil spring 58 inward during rotation about the axis of rotation 62, thus exposing the area 15 upwards and thereby also a loop trapped therein.

This construction is of great advantage in that the projections 59 for the Actuation of the desired triggering are ideally positioned, but unwanted triggering can still be completely avoided.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

stick handle

3

handle

4

Recess in 3

5

Cavity in 3 for stick pipe

6

Parking block

7

feather

8th

Stop hole for 7

9

actuating button

10

Leg spring

11

Retention tab

12

Safety release element

13

Axis of 12

14

Haltedom

15

Attached loop / eyelet area

16

mounting plate

17

Slot for guidance of 9

19

Guide dome for 7

20

web

21

Fastening pin / screw

22

axle pin

23

Hole in 6 for 22

24

Recess in 6

25

Glove

26

thumb

27

index finger

28

middle finger

29

ring finger

30

pinkie finger

31

circumferential fastening device

32

Adjustment means for 31

33

cable loop

34

guide sleeve

35

electric wire

36

Fortification of 35

37

Diversion of 35

38

variable length attachment of 35

39

Button for extended position

40

Button for withdrawn position

41

Bag for 33

42

Recess in 14

43

hand side

44

Rotation axis of 6

45

Hole in 3 for 44

46

Recess for spring

47

Guide slot for spring

48

Hole in 6 for 44

49

spiral spring

50

Rotation axis of 14

51

spiral spring

52

stop element

53

adjusting nut

54

retaining pin

55

Eye of 54

56

axis

57

pen

58

spiral spring

59

lateral projections of 6

60

Recess in 6 for 57

61

release button

62

Rotary axle for 61

63

Guide pin for 57

64

washer

Claims (26)

1. A pole grip (1), in particular for walking sticks, trekking poles, downhill ski poles, cross-country ski poles and Nordic walking poles, having a grip body (3) and having a hook-like device (14) for fastening a hand-retaining device in particular in the form of a hand strap or of a glove, characterized in that displaceable or rotatable latching-in means (6, 11) are arranged in the region of the hook-like device (14) such that a loop-like, ring-like or eyelet-like device (33), which is pushed into the hook-like device (14) essentially from above and is provided on the hand-retaining device, is fixed in the hook-like device (14) with self-latching action
   wherein
   the hook-like device (14) is arranged in the top region of the pole grip (1), on the hand side, wherein the hook-like device comprises a retaining peg (14) or retaining pin offset in the direction of the hand side from the grip body (3) to form an introduction slot or is arranged as a cutout in the grip body (3),
   and wherein the latching-in means are designed in the form of a restraining nose (11) which, in the position in which it is braced, defines, in the downward direction, a region (15) for the loop-like, ring-like or eyelet-like device (33) which is enclosed counter to a preferably adjustable force.
2. The pole grip (1) as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the hook-like device comprises a retaining peg (14) or retaining pin which is arranged essentially parallel to the pole axis and is offset in the direction of the hand side from the grip body (3) to form an introduction slot or is arranged as a cutout in the grip body (3), the depth of the introduction slot preferably being greater than the width and the thickness of the retaining peg (14) or retaining pin.
3. The pole grip (1) as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the hook-like device (14) has a width in the range of 3-15 mm, preferably in the range of 4-8 mm, the hook-like device (14) having an essentially oval or lenticular cross section, in particular preferably at least in certain sections perpendicular to the pole axis, in which case the short, main axis is directed in relation to the grip body.
4. The pole grip (1) as claimed in either of claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the introduction slot has a depth in the range of 5-30 mm, preferably in the range of 10-15 mm.
5. The pole grip (1) as claimed in one of claims 2-4, characterized in that the hook-like device (14) is formed integrally on the grip body (3) or is designed as a cutout in the grip body (3).
6. The pole grip (1) as claimed in one of claims 2-4, characterized in that the hook-like device (14) is designed as a separate component which is fastened on the grip body (3) via fastening means and which has, in particular preferably, a fastening plate (16) by means of which the hook-like device (14) can be fastened on the grip body (3) from the hand side.
7. The pole grip (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip body (3) is provided, from the hand side (43) and/or from above, with a recess (4) which accommodates a displaceably and/or rotatably mounted element (6), in particular preferably in the form of an arresting block (6), on or in which latching-in means (11) are arranged.
8. The pole grip (1) as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that the arresting block (6) as a whole is, or retaining means (57) arranged therein are, guided so as to be displaceable parallel to the direction of the recess (4), or in the horizontal direction, and it is braced against the hook-like device (14), which is arranged in front of the recess (4), via a spring (8, 58), in particular preferably via a helical spring.
9. The pole grip (1) as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that the arresting block (6) can be displaced from the outside, counter to the spring force, via at least one actuating button (9), the self-latching mechanism being released in the process, in which case, for this purpose, slots are provided laterally, in particular preferably in the grip body (3), in relation to the recess (4) and, via these slots, actuating buttons (9) arranged on both sides are operatively connected to the arresting block (6).
10. The pole grip (1) as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that provided in or on the arresting block (6) is at least one activating button (61) by way of which the retaining means (57) arranged in the arresting block (6), preferably in the form of a pin (57), can be displaced counter to the spring force (58), the self-latching mechanism being released in the process.
11. The pole grip (1) as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that provided in or on the arresting block (6) is at least one activating button (61) by way of which the arresting block (6) and/or a retaining means (57) arranged in the arresting block (6), preferably in the form of a pin (57), can be displaced, the self-latching mechanism being released in the process, it being the case that the activating button is arranged on that side of the grip which is at the top and is directed toward the hook-like device, and that preferably the activating button (61) has lateral protrusions (59) which project on both sides of the hook-like device and essentially surround the tip of the hook-like device laterally.
12. The pole grip (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip body (3) is provided with a recess (4) which is open at the top and from the hand side (43) and accommodates a displaceably and/or rotatably mounted element (6) in the form of an arresting block (6) in which latching-in means (11) are arranged, and in that the arresting block (6) is braced in the downward direction for emergency activation via an axial helical spring which is arranged in a cavity (5) of the pole grip (1) and the stressing of which can be adjusted preferably via an adjusting nut (53).
13. The pole grip (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip body (3) is provided, from the top side, with a recess (4) which accommodates a displaceably and/or rotatably mounted element (6), in particular preferably in the form of an arresting block (6), on or in which latching-in means (11) are arranged.
14. The pole grip (1) as claimed in claim 13, characterized in that the arresting block (6) is mounted in a rotatable manner about a horizontal axial element, which is arranged between the hook-like device (14) and grip body (3) preferably essentially parallel to the plane of the slot, and it is braced against the hook-like device (14), arranged on the hand side, via a spring (8), in particular preferably via a helical spring or a leaf spring.
15. The pole grip (1) as claimed in claim 14, characterized in that the arresting block (6) can be tilted from the outside, counter to the spring force, via at least one actuating button (9), the self-latching mechanism being released in the process.
16. The pole grip (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the latching-in means are designed in the form of a restraining nose (11) which has a beveled flank toward the top, as seen in the direction of introduction, and which, in the position in which it is braced against the hook-like device (14), defines, in the downward direction, a region (15) for the loop-like, ring-like or eyelet-like device (33) which is enclosed counter to a preferably adjustable force.
17. The pole grip (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the restraining nose (11) is arranged on or in the arresting block (6).
18. The pole grip (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the restraining nose (11) is arranged on the hook-like device (14).
19. The pole grip (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the latching-in means (6, 11) are designed such that, in the event of loading in the direction of the opening of the hook-like device (14) which goes beyond a normal usage force, emergency release of the loop-like, ring-like or eyelet-like device (33) takes place.
20. The pole grip (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the restraining nose (11) is mounted in a rotatable manner about a preferably horizontal axial element arranged essentially perpendicularly to the opening direction of the recess (4), rotation in the upward direction, to release the region (15) in the upward direction, being possible counter to a defined and preferably adjustable force.
21. The pole grip (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the restraining nose (11) is mounted in a displaceable manner, in which case displacement in the upward direction to release the region (15) is possible counter to a defined and preferably adjustable force, and the force is preferably ensured via a spring (49) or a resilient element.
22. The pole grip (1) as claimed in claim 12, 20 or 21, characterized in that the restraining nose (11) is braced by way of a leg spring (10) or by way of a helical spring, or by way of an elastomer spring, into the rotary position, or displacement position, in which it closes off the region (15), this bracing in particular preferably being adjustable, in which case safety activation takes place only under a force of more than 80-250 N.
23. The pole grip (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterized in that safety activation (12) is realized via a yielding action in the region of the hook-like device (14).
24. The pole grip (1) as claimed in claim 23, characterized in that the hook-like device (14) can be displaced or tilted about an axial element (50), counter to a force, in the direction of the hand side to release the region (15).
25. The pole grip (1) as claimed in either of claims 23 and 24, characterized in that a resilient region is provided on the hook-like device (14) on the slot side, this resilient region preferably being realized via a leaf spring (12) or an elastic portion.
26. The pole grip (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims, having a hand-retaining device (25), for example a hand strap which can be fastened on the hand or a glove which has a movable loop (33) between the thumb and forefinger, the hand-retaining device (25) being provided for fastening on the hook-like device (14) of a pole grip as claimed in the preceding claims.

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