EP2898789A1 - Device for stimulating the plantar venous pump - Google Patents

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EP2898789A1
EP2898789A1 EP15152395.8A EP15152395A EP2898789A1 EP 2898789 A1 EP2898789 A1 EP 2898789A1 EP 15152395 A EP15152395 A EP 15152395A EP 2898789 A1 EP2898789 A1 EP 2898789A1
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  • the present invention relates to the field of devices for stimulating the plantar venous pump, intended to be used by people whose activity, in certain situations, forces them to remain standing.
  • Stimulation devices including an electrically powered mechanism are already known. These devices are often expensive and unsightly, of a complex and very cumbersome design, and especially operating by means of battery, so as to be of reduced autonomy requiring frequent reloading operations.
  • the object of the present invention is to remedy the various aforementioned drawbacks, by proposing a device for stimulating the plantar venous pump, the operation of which does not require motorization, and therefore no battery, and which is of a low manufacturing cost. thus making it accessible to many people with blood circulation problems in the lower limbs.
  • the device for stimulating the plantar venous pump according to the invention is characterized in that it is designed able to take place in a shoe, and to remain hidden there, and in that it comprises on the one hand, disposed in the boot in the right place intended to be occupied by the plantar arch, a movable mounted cushion, connected to a motion transmission means, itself linked to an actuator disposed in the heel said shoe, said actuator and said transmission means being adapted to transform the support resulting from the installation of said heel to the ground, into a movement of said cushion to apply a short pressure against the plantar venous pump.
  • the assembly comprising the actuator and the transmission means is designed capable of mobilizing the cushion for a very short time so that said cushion applies a short pressure against the plantar venous pump, and for this purpose it comprises means for disengaging the movement, active beyond a predefined displacement value of the displacement.
  • the actuator comprises a movable element vertically in the heel, one end protrudes, directly or indirectly, from the bearing face of said heel, while the other end cooperates with the transmission means which consists of a lever having spring qualities.
  • the actuator comprises a vertically movable element in the heel of the shoe, one end protrudes, directly or indirectly, inside said shoe, while the other end cooperates, through means of return, with the transmission means which consists of a lever.
  • the actuator comprises a movable element vertically in the heel, while the transmission means is movable perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to the axis of movement of said actuator.
  • the cushion is moved hydraulically or pneumatically.
  • the transmission means comprises a pump which feeds a jack which mobilizes the cushion, and which is actuated through a mechanism delivering a pulse during the installation of the heel on the ground.
  • This device is, in part, to substitute for walking on the circulatory plan by operating the plantar venous pump by simply pressing the foot on the ground, thus promoting the return of blood to the heart.
  • This device incorporated in the shoe is simple, autonomous, requires no maintenance. It has the advantage of being able to equip almost all models of shoes, classic or modern.
  • This mechanical device applies pressure on the arch at the location of the venous pump. This pressure is simply caused by the support of the heel of the shoe on the ground. The plantar venous pump is thus stimulated, the rise of the blood towards the heart takes place, and activates the blood circulation and thus limits the appearance of various venous problems.
  • This device is particularly intended for all persons standing, walking or stomping, such as traders (hairdressers, vendors behind their counter), staff in the factories in front of the machines. Staff in catering etc.
  • This device is also suitable for sedentary people in their apartments that do not go out much, the elderly for example.
  • the low cost of shoes equipped with the device according to the invention will allow a very large number of people to be able to acquire them for their health and well-being.
  • This device 2 comprises an actuator 3 comprising a slider 30 capable of sliding vertically in the heel 10 of the boot 1, one end 31 of which, on the side of the bearing face 11 of the heel 10, protrudes beyond the plane of this face. 11, while its other end 32 comes into contact with a lever 4 secured, through a fastening means 40, to the rear of the heel, while the opposite end comprises a cushion 41 disposed in the shoe 1 to the right of the location to be occupied by the plantar venous pump.
  • the slider 3 consists of a piston comprising a body 34 in which can slide a rod 35, whose head consists of the end 31.
  • the shim 36 Between the head 31 and the body 34 is interposed a shim 36 to limit the sliding of the rod 35 in the body 34, so as to allow the transmission of the movement to the lever 4.
  • the shim 36 consists of at least two parts, movable spaced each comprising a conical finger 37 adapted to come, during the displacement of the slider 3 in contact a deflecting wall 38, so as to cause the spacing of the parts forming the shim 36, and make the latter inactive.
  • the rod 35 With the shim removed, the rod 35 can enter the body 34, which cancels the thrust against the lever 4.
  • the rod can then emerge from the body, pushed back by a spring or a compressed fluid, while the shim 36 is reformed under the action of a spring element 39, of elastic ring type, which surrounds it.
  • the device according to the invention is then ready for another use.
  • the actuator 3 acts on the cushion 41 through hinge means forming an angle gear, and which can transmit the movement.
  • this second embodiment is more compact than the first, and especially less bulky in the sense of height.
  • This device also comprises a cushion 41, disposed in the shoe 1 to the right of the foot venous pump, and mobile in displacement under the action of a hydraulic jack 5 itself fed by a pump 50 through a pipe 51.
  • the pump 50 can be put into operation through an actuating means 6, which comprises a first lever 60 pivotally mounted in a plane parallel or substantially parallel to the bearing face 11 of the heel 10, which is not visible. in this figure, adapted to come into contact with a button 52 for actuating the pump 50, a second lever 61 also movable in a plane parallel or substantially parallel to the bearing face 11 of the heel 10, provided with a notch 62 in the shape of an arc of a circle, against the edge 63 of which can move, in a perpendicular direction, the part conical 64 of a finger 65 whose one end, disposed on the side of the bearing face 11 of the heel 10, protrudes from it.
  • the widest part of the tapered portion 64 is located on the side of its end which projects beyond the bearing face 11, so that when the heel 10 is placed on the ground, the finger 65 penetrates the heel 10, and its conical portion pushes the second lever 61 which pivots.
  • the second lever 61 is connected to the first 60 via an arm 66, pivotally mounted at one end on the second lever 61 and biased by a spring 67, while its other end comprises a notch 68 which cooperates with a stud 69 of the first lever 60.
  • the second lever 61 moved by the conical portion 64 of a finger 65, moves the first lever 60 against the actuating button 52 of the pump 50, being pushed by the arm 66.
  • the stud 69 escapes from the notch 68, and the thrust is stopped, even if the finger 65 remains under pressure.

Abstract

Dispositif de stimulation de la pompe veineuse plantaire, conçu apte à prendre place dans une chaussure (1), et à y demeurer caché. Il comporte d'une part, disposé dans la chaussure (1) au droit l'emplacement destiné à être occupé par la voute plantaire, un coussin (41) monté mobile, relié à un moyen de transmission de mouvement (5, 50), lui-même lié à un actionneur (6) disposé dans le talon ladite chaussure (1), l'actionneur (3; 6) et le moyen de transmission (5, 50) étant conçus aptes à transformer l'appui résultant de la pose dudit talon au sol, en un déplacement du coussin (41) pour appliquer une pression brève contre la pompe veineuse plantaire.Device for stimulating the plantar venous pump, designed to fit in a shoe (1), and to remain hidden there. It comprises, on the one hand, disposed in the shoe (1) to the right place intended to be occupied by the plantar arch, a cushion (41) mounted movably, connected to a motion transmission means (5, 50), itself linked to an actuator (6) disposed in the heel of said shoe (1), the actuator (3; 6) and the transmission means (5, 50) being designed to transform the support resulting from the pose said heel to the ground, in a movement of the cushion (41) to apply a brief pressure against the plantar venous pump.

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La présente invention concerne le domaine des dispositifs de stimulation de la pompe veineuse plantaire, destinés à être utilisés par les personnes dont l'activité, dans certaines situations, les oblige à rester debout.The present invention relates to the field of devices for stimulating the plantar venous pump, intended to be used by people whose activity, in certain situations, forces them to remain standing.

On sait qu'il existe sous la voûte plantaire un réseau veineux qui, lorsqu'il est comprimé par la marche à pied contribue à renvoyer le sang vers le coeur.It is known that there is a vein under the arch of the plant which, when compressed by walking, helps to send the blood back to the heart.

On sait également que le manque de remontée de sang dans les veines occasionne une circulation insuffisante dans les jambes et provoque des problèmes veineux, varices, gonflement des chevilles et fatigue dans les jambes.It is also known that the lack of blood flow in the veins causes insufficient circulation in the legs and causes venous problems, varicose veins, swelling of the ankles and fatigue in the legs.

On connaît déjà des dispositifs de stimulation comprenant un mécanisme mû électriquement. Ces dispositifs sont souvent coûteux et peu esthétiques, d'une conception complexe et très encombrante, et surtout fonctionnant au moyen de batterie, en sorte d'être d'une autonomie réduite nécessitant de fréquents opérations de rechargement.Stimulation devices including an electrically powered mechanism are already known. These devices are often expensive and unsightly, of a complex and very cumbersome design, and especially operating by means of battery, so as to be of reduced autonomy requiring frequent reloading operations.

Du fait des inconvénients précités, ces dispositifs rencontrent un faible engouement.Because of the aforementioned drawbacks, these devices meet a low craze.

La présente invention a pour but de remédier aux divers inconvénients précités, en proposant un dispositif de stimulation de la pompe veineuse plantaire, dont le fonctionnement ne nécessite pas de motorisation, et donc pas de batterie, et qui est d'un faible coût de fabrication, le rendant ainsi accessible à de très nombreuses personnes présentant des problèmes de circulation sanguine au niveau des membres inférieurs.The object of the present invention is to remedy the various aforementioned drawbacks, by proposing a device for stimulating the plantar venous pump, the operation of which does not require motorization, and therefore no battery, and which is of a low manufacturing cost. thus making it accessible to many people with blood circulation problems in the lower limbs.

Le dispositif de stimulation de la pompe veineuse plantaire selon l'invention se caractérise en ce qu'il est conçu apte à prendre place dans une chaussure, et à y demeurer caché, et en ce qu'il comporte d'une part, disposé dans la chaussure au droit l'emplacement destiné à être occupé par la voute plantaire, un coussin monté mobile, relié à un moyen de transmission de mouvement, lui-même lié à un actionneur disposé dans le talon ladite chaussure, ledit actionneur et ledit moyen de transmission étant conçus aptes à transformer l'appui résultant de la pose dudit talon au sol, en un déplacement dudit coussin pour appliquer une pression brève contre la pompe veineuse plantaire.The device for stimulating the plantar venous pump according to the invention is characterized in that it is designed able to take place in a shoe, and to remain hidden there, and in that it comprises on the one hand, disposed in the boot in the right place intended to be occupied by the plantar arch, a movable mounted cushion, connected to a motion transmission means, itself linked to an actuator disposed in the heel said shoe, said actuator and said transmission means being adapted to transform the support resulting from the installation of said heel to the ground, into a movement of said cushion to apply a short pressure against the plantar venous pump.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle du dispositif selon l'invention, l'ensemble comprenant l'actionneur et le moyen de transmission est conçu apte à mobiliser le coussin pendant une instant très bref afin que ledit coussin applique une pression brève contre la pompe veineuse plantaire, et à cet effet il comporte des moyens de débrayage du mouvement, actifs au-delà d'une valeur prédéfinie de course du déplacement.According to an additional feature of the device according to the invention, the assembly comprising the actuator and the transmission means is designed capable of mobilizing the cushion for a very short time so that said cushion applies a short pressure against the plantar venous pump, and for this purpose it comprises means for disengaging the movement, active beyond a predefined displacement value of the displacement.

Tous les dispositifs de stimulation de la pompe veineuse qui existent à ce jour présentent l'inconvénient d'un maintien de la pression, alors qu'il est nécessaire pour être efficace que la pression soit brève, ce que permet le dispositif selon l'invention.All the venous pump stimulation devices that exist to date have the disadvantage of a maintenance of the pressure, while it is necessary to be effective that the pressure is brief, which allows the device according to the invention .

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle du dispositif selon l'invention, l'actionneur comporte un élément mobile verticalement dans le talon, dont une extrémité déborde, directement ou indirectement, de la face d'appui dudit talon, tandis que l'autre extrémité coopère avec le moyen de transmission qui consiste en un levier présentant des qualités de ressort.According to an additional feature of the device according to the invention, the actuator comprises a movable element vertically in the heel, one end protrudes, directly or indirectly, from the bearing face of said heel, while the other end cooperates with the transmission means which consists of a lever having spring qualities.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention, l'actionneur comporte un élément mobile verticalement dans le talon de la chaussure, dont une extrémité déborde, directement ou indirectement, à l'intérieur de ladite chaussure, tandis que l'autre extrémité coopère, au travers de moyens de renvoi, avec le moyen de transmission qui consiste en un levier.According to another embodiment of the device according to the invention, the actuator comprises a vertically movable element in the heel of the shoe, one end protrudes, directly or indirectly, inside said shoe, while the other end cooperates, through means of return, with the transmission means which consists of a lever.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention, l'actionneur comporte un élément mobile verticalement dans le talon, tandis que le moyen de transmission est mobile perpendiculairement ou sensiblement perpendiculairement à l'axe de déplacement dudit actionneur.According to another embodiment of the device according to the invention, the actuator comprises a movable element vertically in the heel, while the transmission means is movable perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to the axis of movement of said actuator.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle du dispositif selon l'invention, le coussin est mû de manière hydraulique ou pneumatique.According to an additional feature of the device according to the invention, the cushion is moved hydraulically or pneumatically.

Selon une autre caractéristique additionnelle du dispositif selon l'invention, le moyen de transmission comprend une pompe qui alimente un vérin qui mobilise le coussin, et qui est actionnée au travers d'un mécanisme délivrant une impulsion lors de la pose au sol du talon.According to another additional feature of the device according to the invention, the transmission means comprises a pump which feeds a jack which mobilizes the cushion, and which is actuated through a mechanism delivering a pulse during the installation of the heel on the ground.

Ce dispositif selon l'invention vient, en partie, se substituer à la marche sur le plan circulatoire en faisant fonctionner la pompe veineuse plantaire par un simple appui du pied sur le sol, favorisant ainsi la remontée du sang vers le coeur.This device according to the invention is, in part, to substitute for walking on the circulatory plan by operating the plantar venous pump by simply pressing the foot on the ground, thus promoting the return of blood to the heart.

Ce dispositif incorporé dans la chaussure est simple, autonome, ne nécessite aucun entretien. Il a l'avantage de pouvoir équiper presque tous les modèles de chaussures, classiques ou modernes.This device incorporated in the shoe is simple, autonomous, requires no maintenance. It has the advantage of being able to equip almost all models of shoes, classic or modern.

Ce dispositif mécanique applique une pression sur la voûte plantaire à l'endroit où se trouve la pompe veineuse. Cette pression est simplement provoquée par l'appui du talon de la chaussure sur le sol. La pompe veineuse plantaire étant ainsi stimulée, la remontée du sang vers le coeur s'effectue, et active la circulation sanguine et de ce fait limite l'apparition de différents problèmes veineux.This mechanical device applies pressure on the arch at the location of the venous pump. This pressure is simply caused by the support of the heel of the shoe on the ground. The plantar venous pump is thus stimulated, the rise of the blood towards the heart takes place, and activates the blood circulation and thus limits the appearance of various venous problems.

Ce dispositif est particulièrement destiné à toutes personnes en station debout, marchant ou piétinant, tels les commerçants (coiffeurs, vendeuses derrière leur comptoir), personnel dans les usines devant les machines. Personnel dans la restauration etc.This device is particularly intended for all persons standing, walking or stomping, such as traders (hairdressers, vendors behind their counter), staff in the factories in front of the machines. Staff in catering etc.

Ce dispositif est également approprié aux personnes sédentaires dans leurs appartements qui ne sortent pas beaucoup, les personnes âgées par exemple.This device is also suitable for sedentary people in their apartments that do not go out much, the elderly for example.

Le faible coût des chaussures équipées du dispositif selon l'invention permettra à un très grand nombre de personnes de pouvoir les acquérir pour leur santé et leur bien-être.The low cost of shoes equipped with the device according to the invention will allow a very large number of people to be able to acquire them for their health and well-being.

Les avantages et les caractéristiques du dispositif selon l'invention, ressortiront plus clairement de la description qui suit et qui se rapporte au dessin annexé, lequel en représente plusieurs modes de réalisation non limitatifs.The advantages and characteristics of the device according to the invention will become more clearly apparent from the description which follows and which refers to the appended drawing, which represents several non-limiting embodiments thereof.

Dans le dessin annexé :

  • la figure 1 représente une vue schématique en élévation de profil d'une chaussure équipée du dispositif selon l'invention.
  • la figure 2 représente une vue schématique en plan du même dispositif selon un autre mode de réalisation.
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  • the figure 1 represents a schematic side elevational view of a shoe equipped with the device according to the invention.
  • the figure 2 is a schematic plan view of the same device according to another embodiment.

En référence à la figure 1, on peut voir une chaussure 1 équipée d'un dispositif 2 de stimulation de la pompe veineuse plantaire selon l'invention.With reference to the figure 1 , we can see a shoe 1 equipped with a device 2 for stimulating the plantar venous pump according to the invention.

Ce dispositif 2 comprend un actionneur 3 comprenant un coulisseau 30 apte à coulisser verticalement dans le talon 10 de la chaussure 1, dont une extrémité 31, celle du côté de la face d'appui 11 du talon 10, déborde le plan de cette face d'appui 11, tandis que son autre extrémité 32 vient au contact d'un levier 4 solidarisé, au travers d'un moyen de fixation 40, à l'arrière du talon, tandis que l'extrémité opposée comporte un coussin 41 disposé dans la chaussure 1 au droit de l'emplacement destiné à être occupé par la pompe veineuse plantaire.This device 2 comprises an actuator 3 comprising a slider 30 capable of sliding vertically in the heel 10 of the boot 1, one end 31 of which, on the side of the bearing face 11 of the heel 10, protrudes beyond the plane of this face. 11, while its other end 32 comes into contact with a lever 4 secured, through a fastening means 40, to the rear of the heel, while the opposite end comprises a cushion 41 disposed in the shoe 1 to the right of the location to be occupied by the plantar venous pump.

On comprendra que lors de la pose du talon 10 au sol, l'extrémité 31 du coulisseau 30, qui est recouverte d'une paroi souple de protection 33, est repoussée, que le coulisseau 30 se déplace et que son extrémité 32 vient mobiliser le levier 4 en sorte de transmettre ce déplacement au coussin 41 qui vient en pression contre la pompe veineuse plantaire.It will be understood that during the installation of the heel 10 on the ground, the end 31 of the slider 30, which is covered with a flexible protective wall 33, is pushed back, that the slider 30 moves and that its end 32 comes to mobilize the lever 4 so as to transmit this movement to the cushion 41 which comes under pressure against the plantar venous pump.

Il est toutefois nécessaire que la pression ne soit pas prolongée, aussi l'actionneur 3 est associé à un moyen de débrayage.It is however necessary that the pressure is not prolonged, so the actuator 3 is associated with a disengaging means.

Ainsi le coulisseau 3 consiste en piston comprenant un corps 34 dans lequel peut coulisser une tige 35, dont la tête consiste en l'extrémité 31.Thus the slider 3 consists of a piston comprising a body 34 in which can slide a rod 35, whose head consists of the end 31.

Entre la tête 31 et le corps 34 est intercalée une cale 36 permettant de limiter le coulissement de la tige 35 dans le corps 34, en sorte de permettre la transmission du mouvement au levier 4. Toutefois, la cale 36 est constituée d'au moins deux parties, mobiles en écartement comprenant chacune un doigt conique 37 apte à venir, lors du déplacement du coulisseau 3 au contact d'une paroi déflectrice 38, en sorte de provoquer l'écartement des parties formant la cale 36, et rendre cette dernière inactive. La cale étant retirée, la tige 35 peut pénétrer dans le corps 34, ce qui annule la poussée contre le levier 4. La tige peut ensuite ressortir du corps, repoussée par un ressort ou un fluide comprimé, tandis que la cale 36 se reforme sous l'action d'un élément ressort 39, de type anneau élastique, qui l'entoure.Between the head 31 and the body 34 is interposed a shim 36 to limit the sliding of the rod 35 in the body 34, so as to allow the transmission of the movement to the lever 4. However, the shim 36 consists of at least two parts, movable spaced each comprising a conical finger 37 adapted to come, during the displacement of the slider 3 in contact a deflecting wall 38, so as to cause the spacing of the parts forming the shim 36, and make the latter inactive. With the shim removed, the rod 35 can enter the body 34, which cancels the thrust against the lever 4. The rod can then emerge from the body, pushed back by a spring or a compressed fluid, while the shim 36 is reformed under the action of a spring element 39, of elastic ring type, which surrounds it.

Le dispositif selon l'invention est alors prêt à une autre utilisation.The device according to the invention is then ready for another use.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation non représenté, l'actionneur 3 agit sur le coussin 41 au travers de moyens d'articulation formant renvoi d'angle, et qui peuvent transmettre le mouvement.According to another embodiment not shown, the actuator 3 acts on the cushion 41 through hinge means forming an angle gear, and which can transmit the movement.

En référence maintenant à la figure 2, on peut voir un dispositif de stimulation de la pompe veineuse plantaire conforme à l'invention, réalisé selon un second mode de réalisation.Referring now to the figure 2 it is possible to see a device for stimulating the plantar venous pump according to the invention, produced according to a second embodiment.

On notera que ce second mode de réalisation est plus compact que le premier, et surtout moins encombrant dans le sens de la hauteur.Note that this second embodiment is more compact than the first, and especially less bulky in the sense of height.

Ce dispositif comporte également un coussin 41, disposé dans la chaussure 1 au droit de la pompe veineuse du pied, et mobile en déplacement sous l'action d'un vérin hydraulique 5 lui-même alimenté par une pompe 50 au travers d'une canalisation 51.This device also comprises a cushion 41, disposed in the shoe 1 to the right of the foot venous pump, and mobile in displacement under the action of a hydraulic jack 5 itself fed by a pump 50 through a pipe 51.

La pompe 50 est susceptible d'être mise en fonctionnement au travers d'un moyen d'actionnement 6, lequel comporte un premier levier 60 monté pivotant dans un plan parallèle ou sensiblement parallèle à la face d'appui 11 du talon 10, non visible sur cette figure, apte à venir au contact d'un bouton 52 d'actionnement de la pompe 50, un second levier 61 également mobile dans un plan parallèle ou sensiblement parallèle à la face d'appui 11 du talon 10, muni d'une encoche 62 en forme d'arc de cercle, contre le bord 63 de laquelle peut se déplacer, selon une direction perpendiculaire, la partie conique 64 d'un doigt 65 dont une extrémité, disposée du côté de la face d'appui 11 du talon 10, déborde de celle-ci. La partie la plus large de la partie conique 64 est située du côté de son extrémité qui déborde la face d'appui 11, en sorte que lors de la pose du talon 10 au sol, le doigt 65 pénètre dans le talon 10, et sa partie conique repousse le second levier 61 qui pivote.The pump 50 can be put into operation through an actuating means 6, which comprises a first lever 60 pivotally mounted in a plane parallel or substantially parallel to the bearing face 11 of the heel 10, which is not visible. in this figure, adapted to come into contact with a button 52 for actuating the pump 50, a second lever 61 also movable in a plane parallel or substantially parallel to the bearing face 11 of the heel 10, provided with a notch 62 in the shape of an arc of a circle, against the edge 63 of which can move, in a perpendicular direction, the part conical 64 of a finger 65 whose one end, disposed on the side of the bearing face 11 of the heel 10, protrudes from it. The widest part of the tapered portion 64 is located on the side of its end which projects beyond the bearing face 11, so that when the heel 10 is placed on the ground, the finger 65 penetrates the heel 10, and its conical portion pushes the second lever 61 which pivots.

Le second levier 61 est lié au premier 60 par l'intermédiaire d'un bras 66, monté pivotant par une extrémité sur le second levier 61 et rappelé par un ressort 67, tandis que son autre extrémité comporte une encoche 68 qui coopère avec un plot 69 du premier levier 60.The second lever 61 is connected to the first 60 via an arm 66, pivotally mounted at one end on the second lever 61 and biased by a spring 67, while its other end comprises a notch 68 which cooperates with a stud 69 of the first lever 60.

En fonctionnement, le second levier 61, déplacé par la partie conique 64 d'un doigt 65, déplace le premier levier 60 contre le bouton 52 d'actionnement de la pompe 50, en étant repoussé par le bras 66. Lorsque le déplacement du second levier 61 atteint un certain angle, le plot 69 échappe de l'encoche 68, et la poussée est stoppée, même si le doigt 65 reste en pression.In operation, the second lever 61, moved by the conical portion 64 of a finger 65, moves the first lever 60 against the actuating button 52 of the pump 50, being pushed by the arm 66. When the movement of the second lever 61 reaches a certain angle, the stud 69 escapes from the notch 68, and the thrust is stopped, even if the finger 65 remains under pressure.

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Dispositif de stimulation de la pompe veineuse plantaire, caractérisé en ce qu'il est conçu apte à prendre place dans une chaussure (1), et à y demeurer caché, et en ce qu'il comporte d'une part, disposé dans la chaussure (1) au droit l'emplacement destiné à être occupé par la voute plantaire, un coussin (41) monté mobile, relié à un moyen de transmission de mouvement (4 ; 5, 50), lui-même lié à un actionneur (3; 6) disposé dans le talon (10) ladite chaussure (1), ledit actionneur (3; 6) et ledit moyen de transmission (4 ; 5, 50) étant conçus aptes à transformer l'appui résultant de la pose dudit talon (10) au sol, en un déplacement dudit coussin (41) pour appliquer une pression brève contre la pompe veineuse plantaire.Device for stimulating the plantar venous pump, characterized in that it is designed to fit in a shoe (1), and to remain hidden therein, and in that it comprises, on the one hand, disposed in the shoe (1) at the location intended to be occupied by the arch, a movable cushion (41) connected to a motion transmission means (4; 5,50), itself linked to an actuator (3; 6) disposed in the heel (10), said shoe (1), said actuator (3; 6) and said transmission means (4; 5,50) being designed to transform the support resulting from the installation of said heel ( 10) on the ground, in a movement of said cushion (41) to apply a brief pressure against the plantar venous pump. Dispositif de stimulation selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble comprenant l'actionneur (3; 6) et le moyen de transmission (4 ; 5, 50) est conçu apte à mobiliser le coussin (41) pendant une instant très bref afin que ledit coussin (41) applique une pression brève contre la pompe veineuse plantaire, et à cet effet il comporte des moyens (36, 37, 38 ; 66, 68, 69) de débrayage du mouvement, actifs au-delà d'une valeur prédéfinie de course du déplacement.Stimulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the assembly comprising the actuator (3; 6) and the transmission means (4; 5, 50) is designed capable of mobilizing the cushion (41) for a very short time. in short so that said cushion (41) applies a short pressure against the plantar venous pump, and for this purpose it comprises means (36, 37, 38; 66, 68, 69) for disengaging the movement, active beyond a predefined value of displacement stroke. Dispositif de stimulation selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que l'actionneur (3) comporte un élément (30) mobile verticalement dans le talon (10), dont une extrémité (31) déborde, directement ou indirectement, de la face d'appui (11) dudit talon (10), tandis que l'autre extrémité (32) coopère avec le moyen de transmission qui consiste en un levier (4) présentant des qualités de ressort.Stimulation device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the actuator (3) comprises an element (30) movable vertically in the heel (10), one end (31) protrudes, directly or indirectly, from the bearing face (11) of said heel (10), while the other end (32) cooperates with the transmission means which consists of a lever (4) having spring qualities. Dispositif de stimulation selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que l'actionneur comporte un élément mobile verticalement dans le talon (11) de la chaussure (10), dont une extrémité déborde, directement ou indirectement, à l'intérieur de ladite chaussure (10), tandis que l'autre extrémité coopère, au travers de moyens de renvoi, avec le moyen de transmission qui consiste en un levier.Stimulation device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the actuator comprises a vertically movable element in the heel (11) of the shoe (10), one end protrudes, directly or indirectly, inside said shoe (10), while the other end cooperates, through means of return, with the transmission means which consists of a lever. Dispositif de stimulation selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que l'actionneur comporte un élément mobile verticalement dans le talon, tandis que le moyen de transmission est mobile perpendiculairement ou sensiblement perpendiculairement à l'axe de déplacement dudit actionneur.Stimulation device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the actuator comprises a movable element vertically in the heel, while the transmission means is movable perpendicularly or substantially perpendicular to the axis of movement of said actuator. Dispositif de stimulation selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que le coussin (41) est mû de manière hydraulique ou pneumatique.Stimulation device according to claim 5, characterized in that the cushion (41) is moved hydraulically or pneumatically. Dispositif de stimulation selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de transmission comprend une pompe (50) qui alimente un vérin (5) qui mobilise le coussin (41), et qui est actionnée au travers d'un mécanisme délivrant une impulsion lors de la pose au sol du talon (11).Stimulation device according to claim 6, characterized in that the transmission means comprises a pump (50) which feeds a jack (5) which mobilizes the cushion (41), and which is actuated through a mechanism delivering a pulse when laying the heel (11) on the ground.
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