EP2046158A1

EP2046158A1 - Stick handle which can be adapted to different hand sizes

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Publication number: EP2046158A1
Application number: EP07763942A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Klaus Lenhart
Original assignee: Lekisport AG
Current assignee: Lekisport AG
Priority date: 2006-07-27
Filing date: 2007-07-12
Publication date: 2009-04-15
Anticipated expiration: 2027-07-12
Also published as: JP5492558B2; CN101495009B; JP2009544374A; US8123252B2; US20090250917A1; EP2046158B1; WO2008011735A1; CN101495009A

Abstract

A stick handle is described, in particular for a ski stick, cross-country skiing stick, hiking stick or Nordic walking stick, with a handle body (10, 11), the head region (3) of which has, on the side (4) directed forwards in the direction of movement and/or on the side (5) directed rearwards in the direction of movement, an upper terminating projection (8, 12) which, when the stick is grasped, is arranged above the sliding hand and adjacent thereto, and which has, at least on the side (5) directed rearwards, a lower terminating projection (13) which, when the stick is grasped, is arranged below the grasping hand and adjacent thereto. With a handle of this type, adaptation to different hand sizes is made possible by the handle body being constructed from at least two individual stick handle elements (10, 11), wherein a first stick handle element (11) is connected in a form-fitting and/or frictional manner to the stick tube (1), and a second stick handle element (10) is arranged on the first stick handle element (11) in a manner such that it can be fixed in a displaceable and/or exchangeable manner.

Description

STICK HANDLE THAT CAN BE ADAPTED TO DIFFERENT HAND SIZES

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an ergonomically designed pole grip, in particular for a ski pole, cross-country pole, hiking pole, or Nordic walking pole. The handle comprises a handle body, which on the forward in the direction of movement and / or on the rearward in the direction of movement in the Koptbereich an upper end projection has, which is arranged in surrounding above the gripping hand and adjacent to this. In addition, such a handle has at least on the rearward side via a lower end projection, which is arranged when engaging below the gripping hand and adjacent thereto.

PRIOR ART In particular in the field of alpine ski poles, but equally also in the area of trekking poles, it is considered to be pleasant when the pole grip has an ergonomic design. On the one hand, this increases the grip and, on the other hand, it enables an improved introduction of force by the hand in an axial seal to the stick, without the grip force having to be excessively large. Accordingly, there are a plurality of handles, which have on the forward in the direction of travel respectively direction forward side a recess for the index finger, which is separated from the grip portion of the remaining fingers by a projection, and which in the direction of travel respectively direction of travel backward side have a lower end projection, on which the force can be supported under the hand edge when repelled. Such a design is shown for example in German Utility Model DE 29 801 388 U 1.

The problem with such an ergonomic design is that, depending on the size and shape of the hand, in principle, another three-dimensional outer shape for Be provided in order to ensure optimum conditions. A first improvement in this regard could be achieved by the knowledge that only one recess for the index finger, but not further depressions for the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger is provided on the front, since the latter are immediately disturbed at different hand sizes if they are not positioned exactly right. US 4,645,235 has a two-part pole handle which is adaptable in its thickness to different sizes by the attachment of elements of different widths.

The invention is therefore based on the object to provide an improved construction of a pole grip, which is particularly suitable for different hand sizes or shapes. In particular, it is a matter of improving a pole grip, in particular for a ski pole, cross-country pole, hiking pole, or Nordic walking pole, with a grip body, the grip body being directed forwardly in the direction of movement and / or on the side directed toward the rear in the head region an upper end projection which, when gripped, is disposed above and adjacent to the gripping hand, and at least on the rearward side there is a lower end projection which, when gripped, is disposed below and adjacent to the gripping hand.

The solution to this problem is achieved in that the handle body is constructed from at least two individual pole-grip elements, wherein a first pole-grip element with the pole tube is positively and / or non-positively connected immovably, and arranged a second pole grip element lockable slidably and / or interchangeable on the first pole grip element is, so that an adjustment <in different hand sizes is made possible.

The essence of the invention is therefore the stick handle of two in their relative

Arrangement to build against each other in different positions fixable elements. The two elements can be set in different positions such that an adaptation to different hand sizes or to a Wear with / without glove is possible. In particular, it is possible to absorb very large differences, for example, at the same time to allow the possibility of adaptation to a child's hand, and an adult's hand. In other words, a somewhat "growing" pole grip is provided. According to a first preferred embodiment of the pole grip, the latter is characterized in that the first pole-grip element forms the head region and the forward-facing region, and the second pole-grip element is arranged on the side directed backwards in the direction of movement. In this case, the second pole-grip element preferably comprises the lower, rearwardly directed closing projection. Preferably, the second pole-grip element at least partially forms the rearwardly directed grip region of the pole grip. Thus, the second pole-grip member is formed substantially L-shaped by the second pole grip member preferably both in the lower region of the rearward handle portion of the pole handle, which comes to rest in the palm of the user, as well as the rearwardly directed grip area nacii behind projecting end projection, which at least partially surrounds the respective lower hand edge of the user respectively supports forms. Preferably, the rearwardly directed closing projection is formed in one piece with the rearwardly directed grip region of the pole grip in one piece or firmly formed thereon. As a result of the height adjustment of the second grip element in the axial direction parallel to the pole axis, both the rearwardly directed grip region of the pole grip and the termination projection protruding to the rear are thus jointly displaced together. If the second pole-grip element is moved downwards, then the grip size can be adapted to a larger hand, since the rearward-facing closing projection shifts downwards and makes room in the axial direction for a larger hand. Due to the partial superimposition of the first S'.ockgrifi ^' elements by the second pole-grip element areas of the first pole grip element are exposed in the displacement of the second pole grip element in the axial direction downwards, and at a Veschiebung upwards, ie for adaptation to a smaller Hand size those areas of the first pole grip element again covered, wherein lower portions of the first pole grip element at a Relocation of the second pole-grip element up again exposed. The rear-facing heel is also well suited as a point of attack for the displacement of the second pole grip element, since the paragraph is easy to grip around.

This special design has proved on the one hand as structurally particularly simple, and on the other hand allows the largest possible adjustment. The concept is based on that to some extent the axial position of the hand is determined by the position of the index finger in the front recess by the first pole grip element regardless of the size of the hand. In the prior art grips, it is now problematic that the lower rear closure projection, on which the lower edge of the hand should rest for efficient repulsion, is located away from the hand when the hand is too small for the pole grip. According to the invention, it is precisely this lower rear end projection that is designed to be adjustable in its axial position, that is to say it can simply be pushed so far upwards from a lower position for very large hands until it lies comfortably against the lower edge in the user's hand comes and accordingly repels an efficient and allows a comfortable grip. This can be achieved in a particularly advantageous embodiment in constructive terms if the second pole-grip element at least partially forms the rearwardly directed grip region of the pole grip. A further preferred embodiment is thus characterized in that the second pole-grip element is mounted in a direction substantially parallel to the main axis of the pole grip with respect to the first pole-grip element continuously, ie continuously displaceable or fixable in discrete positions. In this case, the second pole-grip element is preferably displaceably mounted via a set screw mounted in the first pole-grip element. This screw can be arranged substantially axially to the axis of the pole grip. It preferably comprises a screw whose axial position within the first pole-grip element is fixed, and further comprises a thread element running on or in the second pole-grip element on the thread of this screw, which is integral with the second pole-grip element or as a separate component can be trained.

There are preferably two different possibilities, a first possibility, in which the screw is arranged rotationally fixed and a rotatable counter element on the second pole grip element is present, or to some extent in a permutation that the screw is rotatably mounted and a non-rotatable counter element on or in the second pole grip element is available.

Accordingly, another embodiment is characterized in that the screw is rotatably disposed in the first pole grip member, and that the threaded member is an adjusting nut (for example a knurled nut) which rotates in or on the second pole grip member but in the axial position relative to the second pole grip member is arranged fixed. In this case, upon rotation of the adjusting nut, the axial position of the second pole-grip element is changed relative to the first pole-grip element. The adjusting nut is particularly preferably accessible from the outside in that area on which the palm of the hand comes to rest, but it is also possible to arrange this adjusting nut accessible at another location.

The alternative embodiment is characterized in that the screw is rotatably arranged in the first pole grip element, and that the threaded element is a non-rotatable thread in the second pole grip element (this non-rotatable thread may be formed as a separate component or in the material of the second pole grip element, for example as internal thread be formed), wherein upon rotation of the screw, the axial position of the second pole grip member is changed relative to the first pole grip element. Preferably, the screw is accessible from below below the second pole grip element or from above in the region of the head.

A further preferred embodiment is characterized in that the second pole-grip element via at least one, with respect to the main axis of the pole grip perpendicular (that is usually radially) arranged, and passing through a hole through the second pole grip element fixing screw (preferably, two such fixing screw axially offset arranged) in different axial Positions with respect to the first pole grip element can be determined. In this case, a substantially axially aligned guide recess is preferably arranged in the first pole grip element, in which at least one, preferably two (eg formed as a square) lock nuts are mounted axially displaceable but rotationally fixed, and that the at least one fixing screw engages in the thread of this lock nut , In principle, at least two discretely positioned mating threads for the fixing screws can also be arranged in the first floor, so that the second pole-grip element can be fixed in discrete axial positions. In order to be able to ensure a shift-secure attachment of the two elements relative to each other in such a manner of variable attachment, it may prove advantageous according to a preferred embodiment, when the first pole-grip element and the second pole-grip element have a perforation, which intermesh by axial engagement of the reinforced two elements against each other and allows a nearly infinite adjustability.

According to a further alternative preferred embodiment, the relative position of the second pole grip element to the first pole grip element can be determined via at least one transverse pin, wherein the at least one transverse pin is preferably mounted in a transverse bore in the first pole grip element and / or in a transverse bore in the second pole grip element. In this case, it is preferred that the first pole-grip element has an axial comb at least in a lower region and the second pole-grip element has a corresponding axial groove extending at least partially over the length of the second pole-grip element, or that the first pole-grip element has an axial groove and the second pole-grip element via a corresponding axial comb. In addition, it is advantageous if axially offset at least two or three holes and / or recesses are provided in the axial comb, through which the transverse pin can pass and thus the axial position of the second pole grip element on the first pole grip element can be fixed. It is preferred that the first pole-grip element has an axial groove and the second pole-grip element via a corresponding axial comb, wherein the axial groove has at least one additional undercut and the axial comb has at least one additional broadening. Preferably, both the axial groove and the axial comb T-shaped, wherein the lateral undercuts of the groove or the broadening of the comb on both sides out the crossbar of the letter T make. The axial groove of the first pole-grip element can be open at the bottom, and is suitable for receiving an axial comb arranged in a lower region of the second pole-grip element, preferably from below. The first pole-grip element furthermore preferably has at least two axially offset tangential bores in an area delimiting the axial groove, and the second pole-grip element has a (single) tangential bore which is coaxial to the tangential bore when the second pole-grip element is positioned at the desired adjustment height comes to rest of the first pole grip element. The cross-pin used in an attached second pole grip element extends through according to a further preferred embodiment, the first pole grip element twice, and the second pole grip element three times, wherein the second floor gri ü corresponding ^"the axial ridge of the cross pin is once protrudes.

A further preferred embodiment is characterized in that the first pole-grip element forms the head region and the forward-facing region, and the second pole-grip element on the rearward in the direction of movement

Is arranged side, that the second pole-grip member comprises the lower, rearwardly directed end projection, that the second pole-grip element at least partially forms the rearward handle portion of the pole grip, and that the first pole-grip member axially extending lateral guide grooves, and the second

Stockgπffelement corresponding, engaging in these grooves

Preferably, according to another embodiment, the first pole grip member forms the lower portion of the pole grip and has at least the lower termination projection, and the second pole grip member forms the upper portion of the pole grip and at least the upper one

Closing tab on. Another possible embodiment is characterized in that the second pole-grip element is exchangeable and can be applied or used in different colors and / or materials and / or external shapes. Thus, it is for example possible to provide hard or soft elements according to the wishes of the customer or after use (with or without gloves), wherein the different material properties can be made recognizable by different colors. In addition, different outer shapes can be provided to allow even better adaptation to different hand geometries, with a coding on the color is also possible here.

Typically, the first pole-grip element and / or the second pole-grip element is made of plastic, cork, wood or a combination of these materials, wherein in addition (area-wise) grip-friendly coatings may be provided. Further preferred embodiments of the invention are described in the dependent claims.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the drawings. 1 shows different views of a first embodiment of a

Stick handle, wherein the figures a) -e) represent the stick handle in a situation where the second stick handle element in the lowermost position, that is set for a maximum-sized hand, where a) a side view, b) a view from behind , c) a view from below, d) a section along the line AA in Fig. 1 b), and e) a section along BB (in Fig. 1 a), wherein in the figures 1 f) -i) a such stick handle is shown in a situation. where the second pole-grip element is fixed in a central position, where f) is a lateral view, g) a rear view, h) a section along the line CC (in Fig. Ig) and i) a section along the line DD (in Fig. 1 0 and wherein in the figures 1 k) -m) such Stockgπft is represented in a situation in which the second pole-grip element is shown in its uppermost position, ie for a small hand, wherein in k) is a side view 1) is a view from the rear and in m) is a section along the line EE (in FIG. 11), a further embodiment, wherein in a) -c) the pole is shown in a situation in which the second pole grip Element is set in the lowest position, where a) is a side view, b) an axial section in the direction and c) is a section along the line BB in Figure 2 a), wherein in d) -e) of the stick handle in a situation in which the second pole-grip element is shown in a central position, wherein in d) a lateral view and in e) an axial section in the direction of travel is shown, and wherein in f) -g) the Stockgπff shown in a situation is, be i which the second pole grip element is set in the maximum upper position, where f) represents a lateral view and g) an axial

Section in running direction, a third exemplary embodiment, wherein in a) (view from the side) and b)

(Axial section in running direction) is shown a situation in which the second pole grip element is fixed in the lowest position, in c) (lateral view) and d) (axial section in running direction) is shown a situation in which the second Stock handle element is set in its uppermost position,

4 shows a fourth exemplary embodiment, wherein in a) -f) the stick is shown in a situation in which the second blocking element is fixed in the untenanted position, wherein in a) a lateral view, in b) a view of FIG behind, in c) a view from below, in d) a section along dei

4b), in e) a section along the line CC (in FIG. 4b) is shown and in f) a section along the line BB in FIG. 4b) is shown, and wherein in FIGS. k) the Stockgπff is shown in a position in which the second pole grip element is fixed in the uppermost position, wherein in g) a side view is shown, in h) a view from behind, in i) a section along the line GG (in Fig. 4h) and in k) a section along the line HH (in Fig. 4h);

Fig. 5 shows a fifth embodiment, wherein in the figures 5 a) (rear view) and b) (section along the line AA in Fig. 5a), the pole grip is shown in a situation in which the second pole-grip element in the lowest

Position is set, and c) represents an axial section, in a situation in which the second pole grip element is fixed in the uppermost position.

Fig. 6 shows a sixth exemplary embodiment, wherein two different shapes in the two figures a) and b) are shown, each in a sectional view perpendicular to the axis of the pole grip.

7 shows a seventh exemplary embodiment, wherein FIGS. 7a-c show various views (front view, side view, rear view) of a pole grip according to the invention, and in FIGS. 7d a section along the line AA and in FIG. 7e Section along the L inie BB is shown. FIG. 7f shows a view from above of the pole grip and FIG

7g a bottom view of the pole grip. In FIGS. 7a-7e, the adjustable second pole-grip element is set in the uppermost of three possible adjustment positions.

Fig. 8 shows the embodiment of Fig. 7, wherein the adjustable second pole-grip element is set in the middle of three possible adjustment positions. Figures 8a-c show different views (front view, side view, rear view), Figure 8d is a section through the

Line C-C and Figure 8e show a section through the line D-D.

Fig. 9 shows the embodiment of Fig. 7 and 8, wherein the adjustable /.weite pole grip element is set in the lowest of three possible adjustment positions. Figures 9a-c show three different views (front view, side view, rear view) of the pole grip, Figure 9d showing a section through the line EE and Figure 9e a section through the line FF. Fig. 10 is a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of an adjusting tool for adjusting the length of an inventive stick handle.

WAYS OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION In the sequel, the invention as defined in the appended claims will be explained by means of a plurality of embodiments. The embodiments are intended to be interpreted only to illustrate the invention and not to limit the scope, as defined in the claims. In Fig. 1, a first exemplary embodiment is shown. In the figures la) -e) is shown that position in which the pole grip is set for the largest possible hand.

The pole grip 2 comprises a grip body, which has on its underside a recess 1 for a (not shown) pole tube. At the other end of the pole as a rule a tip and possibly a plate is arranged. The pole grip 2 is designed ergonomically, i. he has in the head area 3 on the front side 4 via an upper end rib or rather an upper end projection 8, which prevents the stick can slide backwards out of the gripping hand, for example, when tightening the arm. Downwards follows then a front handle portion 9, which is separated from the front grip area for middle finger, ring finger and little finger 6 by a rib or a projection 7. At the bottom, the stick handle on the front side is usually delimited by a lower end rib 14.

In such a stick handle already a certain suitability for different hand sizes is given by the fact that only a single rib 7 is arranged on the front between the fingers, namely between forefinger and middle finger.

On the back 5, the pole grip has a, usually poorly trained upper end rib 12 in the head area 3 and a normally very strong trained lower end rib 13, which in particular allows an efficient application of force when repelling and a good edition of the hand for better control of the stick. In addition, the pole grip in its head region 3 in this case has a recess 19 for a wrist strap. In this area, however, a fixing mechanism can also be arranged, for example of the type described in EP 1 036 579 or in WO2004 / 052476 or in EP 0 925 099. It is essential, among other things, that the pole grip is made up of two individual pole-grip elements. There is a first pole-grip element 1 1, which is attached to the pole, respectively, which has the already mentioned above recess 1 for the pole. This first pole-grip element 1 1 forms the entire front area and the head area and is enclosed in these areas directly by hand. On the lower back 5, a second pole-grip element 10 is now arranged. This is designed so that it forms the rear lower portion of the stick handle and there is also enclosed by the gripping hand. In particular, the lower end rib, or the lower end projection 13, is part of this variable and / or sliding second pole-grip element 10. In this first embodiment, the position of this second pole-grip element 10 is displaceable in its axial position via a mechanism described below ie, it can be moved from the lowest position, which is shown in FIGS. a) -e), to positions located further up, ie into a middle position (FIG. 1 f) -i)) and an uppermost position (FIG. 1 k). -m)) are steplessly shifted.

The second pole-grip element 10 is designed for this purpose as a hollow-profile element enclosing the first pole-grip element at least partially somewhat U-shaped. It has on the two side flanks inwardly directed guide ribs 21 which engage in corresponding, laterally exposed guide grooves 20 in the first pole grip element 11 such that the second pole-grip element with respect to the pole tube, respectively with respect to the pole grip, are displaced in the axial direction can. In the first floor handle element is coaxial with the pole tube, an axial screw 15th attached. It is embedded with its tip in an upper guide bore and held in the lower region in a lower guide 27. The screw 15 has a lower screw head (in this case designed as a hexagon socket), and in the area above this screw 15 has an external thread. The screw is fixed against rotation on the first pole-grip element, ie the screw can be released from its attachment in the first pole-grip element only with the application of force via the screw head.

The middle region of this screw is to some extent free and serves as a helical backdrop for the adjusting nut 16. The adjusting nut 16 is equipped with an internal thread and preferably structured as a knurled nut. The knurled nut preferably has a grip-friendly surface, this can be ensured, for example, by a choice of material or coating (eg rubber) or by grooves, knobs or depressions or the like. The adjusting nut 16 can be set according to rotation in its axial position. The guided in the grooves 20 second pole-grip element has a recess 17 through which the adjusting nut at least partially emerges outward, and which in particular the axial position of the adjusting nut 16 couples to the axial position of the second pole grip element 10.

Through the recess 17, which to some extent forms an operating window, the adjusting nut 16 is actuated accordingly. If now turned on this adjusting nut 16, it moves from a lower position a) -e) first in a middle position, wherein the second Stock handle element 10 is carried. This middle position is shown in FIGS. 1 f) -h).

If the adjusting screw 16 continues to be rotated, the adjusting nut 16 shifts and, in synchronism with this, the second pole-grip element 10 continues to the uppermost position, which is shown in FIGS. 1 k) -m).

In order to cover this entire area, the second pole grip element 10 has an upper coverage area 22, which, for example, as shown in Fig. I m), can pass over a lower paragraph in a stop for the uppermost position. As can be seen in particular from the sequence of FIGS. 1 a) -f) as well as k), in particular the axial distance between the upper forward-facing closing element 1 and the first pole-grip element 1 1 is displaced by the displacement of the second pole-grip element 10. Projection 8 and the lower rear termination projection 13 successively reduced. Since these two projections are essential for the feel of the handle and for the efficiency of holding, can be covered accordingly on the adjustability of the relative positioning of these two projections an exceptionally large range of hand sizes. In fact, studies have shown that the position of the projection 7 is less critical in this respect. Thus, in other words, the pole grip in the position as shown in the figures la) -e) is suitable to accommodate large hands or hands with large-volume gloves, the pole grip in the position f) -i) for a medium hand size, and Position according to k) -m) for small hands. Thus, for example, it is possible for a stick handle to grow with a child's hand, and successively move the second stick handle element 10 from the uppermost position to the lowermost position as the hand grows.

Another embodiment with a similar construction is shown in FIG. Here there is also an axial screw 15, but this is now in the first Stock handle ^' element 1 1 not rotatably but rotatably mounted. It also has an external thread at the top and a screw head at the bottom. The second pole-grip element 10 in this case has two threaded regions (a threaded region would also be possible), ie in the regions 28, an internal thread has been drilled in the element 10. Otherwise, the second pole-grip element 10 is formed very similar to Figure 1, only in this embodiment, no ventilation holes are provided, and the lower cavity 18 is substantially smaller due to the other construction.

In this second exemplary embodiment, it is now possible to use the second pole-grip element

10 from its lowermost position (Fig. 2a) -c)) to the middle position (Fig. 2d) -e)) and to the uppermost position (Fig. 2f) -g)) by means of a tool, in This particular case with a hexagon socket wrench, the screw 15 on the Screw head 24 is rotated. As a result of the rotation of this screw, the pole-grip element 10 is successively displaced as a result of the internal thread 28 on the second pole-grip element 10, since the second pole-grip element can only be displaced in the axial direction due to its design in the guide grooves 20 with the guide ribs 21.

In Fig. 3, a third exemplary embodiment is shown, which differs from the Ausrührungsbeispiel according to FIG. 2 essentially only in that instead of the cavity 18 almost hidden configuration of the screw head 24 diesi screw head 24 is formed as a larger knurled screw head, which by hand can be operated from the outside. It will increase the Umstellkomfort ,.

In Fig. 4, a fourth embodiment is shown, wherein in a) -f) the lowest position of the second pole-grip element 10 is shown and in g) -k) the uppermost position of the second pole-grip element 10, i. the position that is best for small hands.

In this exemplary embodiment, the fixing of the second pole-grip element 10 on the first pole-grip element 11 is not effected by an axial screw, but by radial screws 29 to some extent. Otherwise, the second pole-grip element also has guide ribs 21 which are inserted into the axial guide grooves 20 engage the first floor handle element and thus axially guide the second pole-grip element 10.

In order to ensure a somewhat continuous, ie continuous axial adjustability, an axial guide recess 31 is provided in this construction in the first floor handle element. This guide recess is a guide groove cut laterally laterally on both sides into which square counter nuts 31 are inserted. These locknuts 30 are correspondingly displaceable in this guide recess 31 in the axial direction, but can not rotate. In addition, the opening with the internal thread from the front through the slot of the guide recess is accessible. The second pole-grip element 10 now has zv / ei holes, which are arranged axially offset. Through these holes two screws 29 are passed, and the screws engage in the internal thread in the locknuts 30 a. Easy release of these screws 29 with a tool now allows the second pole-grip element 10 to be displaced axially relative to the first pole-grip element 11.

Since it is often necessary in such a construction to ensure the axial displaceability as possible without excessive fixing of the screws 29, it may prove advantageous on the first pole-grip element, for example on the outer edge (also inside possible), and corresponding thereto on second pole-grip element, also on the outer edge, against mutually facing edges / surfaces each have a toothing 33, respectively 34, to provide. As a result, even if the screws 29 are not fully tightened, no axial displacement of the element 10 relative to the element 11 can occur. This is in view of the large axial forces when repelling tremendous advantage. Only when the screw is released over the lifting height of the toothing, can be done at all an axial displacement and it is still a nearly stepless adjustment possible.

In Fig. 5, another embodiment is shown, which is similar to that shown in Fig. 4. There is no stepless, ie. continuous axial adjustability, but only an adjustability in discrete positions. For this purpose, two or more pairs of individual lock nuts 35 are inserted in the first floor handle element 11, in which fixing screws 29 engage.

As can be seen from the representation of the lower position according to FIG. 5b), here the screws engage in the lower position in the two lower holes 35, while the upper pair of holes then remains unused. If the second element 10 from the lower position according to FIG. 5b) in the uppermost position according to FIG. 5c) are laid, the screws 29 must be completely unscrewed from the lock nuts 35, the second pole-grip element are moved up and two fixing screws in the upper two individual locknuts be screwed. In this case, only two discrete positions are shown, but of course it would also be possible to provide three or even four such discrete positions by corresponding individual counter nuts or holes with internal thread in the first floor handle element 10. Again, it is advantageous, although not required to the same extent, a toothing, as described in connection with FIG. 4, provide.

In the two Ausffihrungsbeispielen according to Figures 4 and 5, it is particularly easy to make the second pole-grip element 10 also interchangeable. Thus, it is possible to provide this rear shell 10 of different materials (for example different hardness), with different colors (marking of different materials and / or different shapes) and / or with different shapes, resulting in a further increase in adaptability , It is then possible, either at the same time give several such shells 10 when buying, or buy different shells 10 optional.

A further embodiment is shown in FIG. In this case, the axial adjustment of the second pole-grip element 10 via a transverse pin 40. As in Figure 6a) according to a first exemplary embodiment of this construction, the second pole-grip element 10 has an axial groove 37, in addition to the laterally arranged guide rib 21st Accordingly, the first pole-grip element 1 1 has an axial comb 36, which engages in the axial groove 37. In Figure 6a) groove and comb are not further structured, but it is also possible to design, for example, the groove and the comb undercut.

The second pole-grip element 10 now has a transverse bore 39. It is also possible to provide axially offset two such bores 39. Gleichennaßen the comb 36 has holes 38. The comb 36 has a plurality (at least two) of such holes 38 at different axial height. The holes 38 can also be configured as U-shaped, open to the side of the shell 10 recesses. Should be in such a construction, the height of the second pole-grip element 10th be changed, the transverse pin 40 is first removed (for example, with the aid of a pointed object) respectively pushed out of the holes 38/39 out. Subsequently, the second pole-grip element 10 is axially displaceable. It can now be moved up or down, and then the transverse pin 40 are inserted again, in which case it passes through the same hole 39 in the second floor handle element 10, but through another hole 38 in the comb 36. In this way is a particularly simple construction, but which is very robust, provided.

To a certain extent, in an exchange, an analogous construction as shown in FIG. 6b) is possible. In this case, the second pole-grip element 10 has the comb 36, and the first pole-grip element 11 has the corresponding axial groove 37. In this case, the transverse pin 40 is mounted in a bore 39 in the first pole-grip element 11.

FIGS. 7-9 show an alternative embodiment of an adjustable pole grip according to the invention with one of the construction similar in FIG. 6b. The pole handle shown in Figure 7a-c has on its rear side on a second pole grip member 10, which forms the lower half of the pole grip on the rear side and in particular includes the closing projection 13. At the head of the stick handle a coupling device 49 is arranged for a hand strap, the inner elements in Figures 7d, 8d and 9d can be seen. It can be seen in FIGS. 8b and 9b that in this embodiment the second pole-grip element 10 comprises the lower closure projection 13. At the point where the closing projection 13 begins to project beyond the pole grip diameter, there is a bore 38 on the second pole-grip element 10 which is arranged substantially perpendicular to the pole axis and penetrates the outer wall of the second pole-grip element twice. Through this bore 38, a transverse pin 40 can be pushed through to secure the second pole grip element LO at different axial positions 39a, b, c on the first pole-grip element 1 1.

In the figures 7e, 8e and 9e it can be seen that the first pole-grip element 1 1 according to this embodiment has three holes 39a, b, c, which in three axially staggered positions and as well as the bore 39 in the second pole-grip element 10 are arranged substantially tangentially substantially perpendicular to the pole axis. In Figure 7, the transverse pin 40 is located in the bottom of the three holes 39a, b, c of the first pole grip element 1 1, in Figure 8 in the middle and in Figure 9 in the uppermost bore 39a of the first pole grip element 1 1. Thus In the illustration of FIG. 9, the second handle element 10 is located in the uppermost of the three possible adjustment positions, ie suitable for a smaller hand than in FIGS. 7 and 8, wherein in FIG. 8 the second pole grip element is set in a middle position is and in Figure 7 in the lowest, that is suitable for the largest hand of the user in relation to the three possible adjustment positions shown. In Figure 7g is visible in the view of the stick handle from below, as the widened in the circumferential direction of the axial comb 36 of the second pole-grip element 10 in the axial groove 37 of the first pole grip element 11, which is widened by two undercuts 42 in the circumferential direction, engages , The axial comb 36 of the second pole-grip element, which preferably does not extend over the entire length of the second pole-grip element 10, 10 has a length of about 2 to 6 cm, preferably about 2.5 to 5, in particular about 2.8 to 4 cm, wherein the width of the axial comb 36 is about 0.3 to 0.9, preferably about 0.5 to 0.7, more preferably about 0.6 cm. The broadening 41 on the comb 36 has a width of about 0.6 to 1.5, preferably about 0.8 to 1.2, particularly preferably about 1 cm.

Preferably, as shown in the bottom view of FIG. 7g, the second pole grip element 10 is concave toward the first pole grip element 11 on its side facing the first pole grip element 11, preferably a portion of the circumference of the first pole grip element 11 from the second Stick handle element 10 is encompassed. In this case, the axial comb 36 of the second pole grip element 10 points to the first pole-grip element 11, and engages with its Verbteiterung 41 in the axial groove 37 of the first pole-grip element 10 a. The introduction of the comb 36 or its widening 41 advantageously takes place from the lower side of the pole grip 2, where the axial groove 37 is preferably designed to be open at the bottom. In the illustration of FIG. 7g, the axial comb 36 is formed with its widening 41 substantially with a T-shaped cross section. In this case, the crossbar of the letter T engages in the substantially likewise T-shaped axial groove 37 of the first pole grip element 11 a. The T-shape of the first pole grip element 11 or the crossbar of the letter T results from the two lateral axial undercuts of the groove 37 in the first pole grip element 1. The preferably T-shaped comb 36 is further advantageously formed by two wings visible from above 43, 44 of the second pole-grip element 10 flanking or embracing or encompassing, which engage around the region in which the second pole-grip element 10 engages in the first pole-grip element 11. The two wings 43, 44 extend over the entire axial length of the second pole-grip element 10. These two wings 43, 44, each of which is disposed on one side of the axial comb 36, provide in the circumferential direction of the pole handle 2 a continuous transitional area from the second pole grip element 10 to the first pole grip element 11, whereby one for the hand of the User uncomfortable grading is avoided. That side of the second pole-grip element 10 which faces forwardly, ie faces the first pole-grip element 11, is therefore concave and preferably has the same curvature as the rearwardly directed outer surface of the first pole-grip element 1 Figures 7b and 7d, 8b and 8d, and 9b and 9d also show an exemplary embodiment of the coupling device 49. As shown, the coupling device 49 can provide a latching mechanism for a coupling element of a wrist strap, for example by a latching lug. In the interior of the handle head, a triggering means and various suspensions can then additionally be arranged. EP 1 036 579, US Pat. No. 7,226,084, EP 1 282 461 and EP 0 925 099 disclose examples of possible coupling mechanisms applicable in connection with this invention, but other coupling mechanisms are also conceivable. In particular, with regard to the coupling mechanism, reference is made to WO 2006/066424, whose subject matter, in particular the disclosure of FIGS. 6 and 7 and the corresponding text passages of the description and claims, is explicitly included in the disclosure content of the present specification. FIG. 10 shows a tool 45 for removing the transverse pin 40 from the pole grip 2 prior to the adjustment of the second pole-grip element 10, and for reintroducing the transverse pin 40 into the pole grip 2 after the adjustment process. The tool 45 has at least one pin 48 which is suitable for pushing the transverse pin 40 out of the bore 38, 39 a, b, c in the pole grip 2. Preferably, the pin 48 has a diameter D3, which is substantially equal to the cross pin 40. To solve the second pole grip element 10 from the first pole grip element 1 1, or to adjust the size or length of the pole grip 2 First, the cross pin 40 must be removed from the bore 38, 39 a, b, c or pushed out. For this purpose, the pin 48 is coaxial with the transverse pin 40, which at the time before the adjustment is still in the bore 38, 39 a, b, c, placed. Then, force is applied in the axial direction of the cross pin 40, ie, substantially perpendicular to the pole axis, to push the cross pin 40 out of the bore 38, 39a, b, c. The length of the pin 48 substantially corresponds to the length L of the transverse pin 40, but the pin 48 must be at least as long that the transverse pin 40 so far out of the bore 38, 39 a, b, c also can be pushed out that the outstanding Length share with the user's fingers is tangible, so that the cross pin 40 can be removed. In addition, as shown in Figure 10, the tool 45 at least a first blind hole 46 and a second blind hole 47, each of which is suitable for receiving one end of the transverse pin 40, wherein the first blind hole 46 has a greater depth Tl than the second blind hole 47. The depth T1 of the first blind hole 46 is about 0.3-1.2 cm, preferably about 0.5-0.9 cm, more preferably about 0.6-0.8 cm. The depth T2 of the second blind hole 47 corresponds to only a small portion of the length L of the transverse pin 40, and is preferably about 0.05-0.2 cm, more preferably about 0.05 0.1 cm, but at most one fifth of the length L of the transverse pin 40th Die Both blind holes 46, 47 have a diameter D2, which is larger, but in particular only slightly larger than the diameter Dl of the transverse pin 40. The two blind holes 46, 47 are there to the user, the piercing of the transverse pin 40 in the bore 38, 39a , b, c through the second pole-grip element 10 and the first pole-grip element 11. After the axial adjustment of the second Elements 10 on the first pole grip element 1 1, the transverse pin 40 is inserted in a horizontal position, ie transverse to the pole axis first in the deeper first blind hole 46 and inserted through the desired hole 39 in the pole grip 2. The tool 45 is used to push the pin into the bore. With the help of the first blind hole 46, a piercing of a first portion of the length L of the cross pin 40 is made possible, for example, about half, preferably one fifth to one third of the length L of the cross pin 40 is located in the pole grip. The remaining length portion of the transverse pin 40 can then be pushed with the help of the second blind hole 47 of the tool 45 substantially entirely in the pole grip, so that the tangential bore is substantially filled by the transverse pin 40 in a horizontal position. However, it is possible that the length portion of the cross pin 40 still remains outside the bore 38, 39 a, b, c, which was mounted in the second blind hole 47 and which corresponds to the depth of the second blind hole 47. This remaining portion can then be pierced by means of a flat surface of the tool 45. The tool shown in Figure 10 is formed substantially T-shaped, wherein the two "arms" of the crossbar each have a blind hole 46, 47 and the pin 48 is disposed on the "foot" of the letter T. But there are also other arrangement variants conceivable. The blind holes 46 ,. For example, the pin 48 and the pin 48 could also be arranged in a line, or along a circular shape on the tool 45, or the tool 45 could have three arms suitable for receiving the blind holes 46, 47 and pin 48 and pointing in different directions. The tool can be configured in various colors and / or shapes, for example in the form of an aircraft, wherein the two wings of the aircraft each have a blind hole 46, 47 and the pin 48 is arranged on the head or tail of the aircraft.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 recess for stick pipe

2 pole handle 3 head area of 2

4 front of 2

5 back of 2

6 front grip area for middle finger to little finger 21

7 rib / lead between 6 and 9

8 upper end rib, upper end projection, front front grip area for index fingers

10 variable and / or movable pole grip element 1 1 fixed to the pole floor pole grip element

12 upper end rib, upper end projection, rear

! 3 lower end rib, lower end projection, rear

14 lower end rib, lower end projection, front

15 axial screw 16 adjusting nut

17 recess in 10 for 16

18 cavity

19 recess for hand strap respectively hand strap mechanism

20 guide groove in 11 21 guide rib on 10

22 upper cover area of 10

23 ventilation holes

24 screw head

25 fixing clamp 26 upper guide hole of 15

27 lower lead of 15

28 thread area of 10

29 fixing screw

30 square counter nut to 29 31 guide recess for 30

32 screw head from 29

33 teeth in 10

34 toothing in 11

35 individual counter nut for discrete positions 36 axial comb

37 axial groove

38 hole in 36 of 1039 hole for 40 in 1 1 39a first hole for 40 in 1 1

39b second hole for 40 in 1 1 39c third hole for 40 in 11

40 cross pin

41 widening to 36

42 undercut of 37

43 first wing of 10 44 second wing of 10 45 tool

46 first blind hole in 45

47 second blind hole in 45

48 pen in 45

49 coupling device

Diameter of 40

D2 diameter of 46, 47

D3 diameter of 48

Tl depth of 46

T2 depth of 47

L length of 40

Claims

1 st handle especially for a ski pole, cross country pole, walking stick, Nordic walking stick with a handle body (10,1 1), which on the forward in the direction of movement side (4) and / or on the in

Moving direction rearward side (5) in Koptbereich (3) has an upper end projection (8,12), which is arranged at Umgreif above the gripping hand and adjacent to this, and which at least on the rearward side (5) a lower closure projection (13), which is arranged on the engaging hand below the gripping hand and adjacent thereto, characterized in that the handle body of at least two individual pole grip elements (10, 1 1) is constructed, wherein a first pole grip element (11) with the Stick tube (1) is positively and / or non-positively immovably connected, and a second

Stick handle element (10) lockable and / or interchangeable arranged on the first pole grip element (1 1), so that an adaptation to different hand sizes is made possible.

2. Stock handle according to claim 1, characterized in that the first pole-grip element (1 1) the head portion (3) and the front-facing

Area forms, and the second pole grip member (10) on the direction of movement in the rearward side (5) is arranged.

3. Stock handle according to claim 2, characterized in that the second pole-grip element (10) comprises the lower, rearwardly directed closing projection (13).

4. Stock handle according to claim 3, characterized in that the second pole-grip element (10) at least partially forms the rearwardly directed grip region of the pole grip.

5. Stock handle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second pole-grip element (10) is mounted displaceably in a direction substantially parallel to the main axis of the pole grip (2) with respect to the first pole-grip element (11) or fixed in discrete positions.

6. Stock handle according to claim 5, characterized in that the relative position of the second pole grip element (10) to the first pole grip element (1 1) via at least one transverse pin (40) can be determined, wherein the at least one transverse pin (40) preferably in a transverse bore (39) is mounted in the first pole grip element (1 1) and / or in the second pole grip element (10).

7. Stock handle according to claim 6, characterized in that the first pole-grip element (1 1) has an axial comb (36) and the second pole-grip element (10) via a corresponding axial groove (37) or that the first pole-grip element (11) via an axial groove (37) and the second pole grip element (10) via a corresponding axial comb (36), and that in the axial comb (36) at different heights at least two

Holes (38) and / or recesses are provided, through which the transverse pin (40) passes through the axial position of the second pole grip element (10) fixing.

8. Stock handle according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the first pole-grip element (11) has an axial groove (37) and the second

Stock handle member (10) has a corresponding axial comb (36), wherein the axial groove (37) has at least one additional undercut and the axial comb (36) has at least one additional broadening, preferably both the axial groove (37) and the axial comb (36) are formed substantially T-shaped.

9. Stock handle according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the axial groove (37) of the first pole-grip element (1 1) is open at the bottom, and is suitable, at least in a lower region of the second pole grip element (10). arranged axial comb (36), preferably from below, record.

10. stick handle according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the first pole grip element (11) in a axial groove (37) laterally delimiting

Has at least two axially offset holes (39 a, b, c) as through holes for the transverse pin (40), and that the second

Stock handle element (10) has a tangential bore (38), which come to rest at a desired adjustment height of the second pole grip element (10) coaxially over one of the tangential bores (39a, b, c) of the first pole grip element (1 1).

1 1. Stick handle according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the second stick handle (10) inserted transverse pin (40) the first pole grip element (11) twice and the second pole grip element (10) passes through three times, wherein in the second pole grip element (10 ) the axial comb (36) is penetrated once by the transverse pin (40), and that the second pole-grip element (10) has two wings (43, 44) which at least partially surround the first pole-grip element, one side of the second pole-grip element (10) which faces a rearward side of the first pole grip member, is concave, and has substantially the same curvature as the rearward side of the first pole grip member (11).

12. Stock handle according to claim 5, characterized in that the second

Stock handle element (10) via a in the first floor handle element (1 1) mounted

Adjusting screw (15, 16, 24) is displaceably mounted, wherein preferably the

Adjusting screw (15, 16, 24) is arranged substantially axially to the axis of the stick handle, and a screw (15) whose axial position within the first pole-grip element (1 1) is fixed, and that on or in the second pole grip element (10) a threaded element (16, 28) running on the thread of this screw (15), which can be formed integrally or as a separate component with the second pole grip element (10).

13. Piece handle according to claim 12, characterized in that the screw (15) in the first pole grip element (11) is arranged rotationally fixed, and that it is the threaded element (16) is an adjusting nut (16), preferably a knurled nut, which rotatably but in the axial position relative to the second pole grip element (! 0) is fixed, wherein upon rotation of the adjusting nut (16) the axial position of the second pole grip element (10) relative to the first pole grip element (1 1 ) is changed, and wherein the adjusting nut (16) is particularly preferably accessible from the outside in that area on which the palm of the hand comes to rest.

14. A pole grip according to claim 12, characterized in that the screw (15) is rotatably arranged in the first pole grip element (1 1), and that it is a non-rotatable thread (28) in the second pole grip element (10) in the threaded element (28) , Wherein this non-rotatable thread (28) may be formed as a separate component or in the material of the second

Stock handle element (10) may be formed, wherein upon rotation of the screw (15), the axial position of the second pole grip member (10) relative to the first pole handle member (11) is changed, and wherein the screw (15) preferably from below below the second pole grip element ( 10) is accessible.

15. Stick handle according to one of the preceding claims 1-5, characterized in that the second pole-grip element (10) via at least one, substantially with respect to the main axis of the pole handle (2) arranged vertically, and through a bore through the second pole-grip element (10). by passing fixing screw (29) in different axial positions with respect to the first pole grip element ^'(11) can be set, whereby preferably the masses in the first pole grip element (1 1) has a substantially axially oriented guide groove (31) is arranged, in which at least one, preferably two, preferably designed as a square, lock nut (30) axially slidably but rotatably mounted, and that the at least one fixing screw (29) engages in this lock nut (30).

16. A pole grip according to claim 15, characterized in that in the first pole grip element (11) at least two discretely positioned mating thread (35) for the fixing screw (29) are arranged, so that the second pole grip element (10) can be set in discrete axial positions.

17. Stock handle according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that the first pole grip element (11) and the second pole grip element (10) a toothing (33, 34), which by interlocking the axial fixing of the two elements reinforced against each other.

18. A pole grip according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first pole-grip element (11) forms the head region (3) and the forward-facing region, and the second pole-grip element (10) on the side directed towards the rear in the direction of movement (5). arranged that the second pole-grip element (10) comprises the lower, rearwardly directed closure projection (13), that the second pole-type handle (10) at least partially forms the rearwardly directed grip region of the pole grip, and that the first pole-grip element (11) axially extending lateral guide grooves (20), and the second pole grip member (10) corresponding, in these guide grooves (20) engaging guide ribs (21).

19. Stick handle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first pole-grip member (11) forms the lower portion of the pole grip and at least the lower end projection (13), and that the second pole-grip member (10) forms the upper portion of the pole grip and at least the upper end projection (8,12).

20. Pile handle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second pole-grip element (10) is designed replaceable and can be applied in different colors and / or materials and / or outer shapes.

21st floor handle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first pole-grip element (1 1) and / or the second pole-grip element (10) made of a plastic, cork, wood or a combination of these materials.

22. Stick handle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stick handle (2) in the head region (3) has at least one coupling element for releasably securing a wrist strap.

23. A tool for the axial adjustment of the second pole grip element (11) on the first pole grip element (10) of the pole grip according to one of claims 6 or 7, comprising a tool pin, which has substantially the same or a smaller diameter than the transverse pin (40), and a first blind hole (46) for one-sided recording of the transverse pin (40), and a second

Blind hole (47) for receiving one end of the transverse pin (40), wherein the first blind hole (46) is deeper than the second blind hole (47) and wherein the depth of the second blind hole (47) a maximum of one fifth of the total length (L) of the cross pin (40).