EP3335772A1 - Set stick / article of clothing - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a set (1) stick / article of clothing comprising:
- a stick (11) provided with a handle (2) and
- an article of clothing (12) intended to cover at least part of the hand of a user.

The article of clothing is provided with a fastening element (123) with the handle which comprises a body (20), a retaining element (210) adapted to cooperate with the fastening element in order to secure the fastening element. with the retaining element in at least one direction and a flip-flop (22) comprising a housing (220) configured to at least partially accommodate the fastener (123) of the article of clothing. The rocker is movably mounted relative to the body between:
a locking position in which the rocker positions the fixing element in an engagement configuration with the retaining element, and
an unlocking position in which the rocker positions the fixing element in a triggering configuration from the retaining element.

The handle further comprises a return device (23) configured to tend to return the latch to its locking position.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to sets consisting of a stick and an article of clothing. Such sets can be used in particular for the practice of downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, ski touring, hiking or mountain racing or Nordic walking (called "Nordic walking" in English).

The article of clothing associated with the baton is generally a strap wrapped around the skier's hand. The strap may take the form of a glove or a strap forming a closed loop, or any other intermediate form. By being connected to the handle, the strap prevents the skier from losing the stick when he releases the handle. The strap also improves the transmission of the thrust efforts of the skier on the stick, which is particularly advantageous for the practice of winter sports and summer activities mentioned above. The strap also allows a transmission of these support forces for a longer period, especially since it can be performed without cringing his fingers around the handle.

STATE OF THE ART

When the strap is associated with the stick, there is a risk of hurting the user when the stick is blocked and the skier continues to advance. Thus, it has appeared advantageous to provide a mechanism for detaching the strap for this case.

Some designs provide trigger mechanisms. The article of clothing can thus selectively be secured or disengaged from the handle.

The document US 8,079,617 B2 discloses a stick handle comprising a body and a detent of a clothing article for at least partially covering a user's hand. The detent device comprises a tab rotatably mounted on the body. The article of clothing is provided with a fastener for insertion into a recess in the tab of the latching device to engage a fixed retaining lug forming a portion of the outer periphery of the handle. The ratchet tab is configured in conjunction with the handle body to switch between a locking position of the fastener around the lug and an unlocking position. of the fastener. The transition from the locking position to the unlocking position may be related to the application of a force on the leg via the fastener, the force being directed towards the top of the stick. The transition from the unlocking position to the locking position can be linked to the application of a force on the tab via the fastening element, this force being directed towards the bottom of the stick, or linked to the support of the user on the upper part of the paw. The tab is configured to be held in one or the other of the two locking and unlocking positions by the cooperation of a finger integral with the tab of the latching device respectively with one or the other of two housings in the body of the handle. A return device may be arranged in conjunction with the tab and the finger to allow the finger to withdraw from the housing in which it is engaged and engage in the other housing following the tilting of the tab.

A problem with this latching device comes in particular because it does not include a return device bringing the tab into its stable locking position. As a result, locking of the fastener is not automatic after insertion into a recess of the tab. The user must necessarily act on the tab, in a particular direction, to obtain the lock. In addition, it can not be certain of the effective locking of the fastener if it does not act properly on the paw, for example, exerting a biasing effort via the strap. In addition, the congestion constraints associated with this construction induce locking members and a small-size return device. As a result, there is a risk of malfunction of the locking members due to wear, environmental conditions, in particular as a function of the temperature of use and the fouling of the handle. In addition, the effort to be applied to disengage the leg of one of its two stable positions (disengagement of the finger of a housing) is difficult to adjust and controllable. Moreover, this construction has the effect that the retaining pin undergoes, via the article of clothing, efforts transmitted in simple bending. Unlocking seems possible only by applying on it a force transmitted by the article of clothing. Finally, this construction implies that the effort to manually remove the strap from the handle is the same effort as that to release the wrist strap in case of blockage of the stick. This design therefore imposes a compromise so that the effort to exert strap is not too important, while avoiding inadvertent triggering of the device at the slightest blockage of the stick. The solution is not optimal.

The document EP 2 883 583 A1 discloses a stick / article set in which the body of the handle comprises a housing for receiving the fastener of the article of clothing. A retainer is movably mounted in the body of the handle between a retention position of the fastener and a release position of the retainer. A latch is further movably mounted in the body between a locking position in which the latch holds the retaining member in its retaining position and an unlocking position in which the latch no longer holds the retaining member in its position. restraint. The handle further comprises biasing means urging the lock to its locking position to reduce the risk of inadvertent disconnection of the article of clothing. To release the article of clothing, it is necessary to actuate the lock by acting against the force generated by the return means. A problem with this device is that the unlocking of the article of clothing is not automatic, especially in case of blocking of the stick.

The document US 8,579,329 B2 discloses a stick handle comprising a latch mounted in translation in a rocker rotatably mounted on the body of the handle. The rocker pivots between a retaining position and a release position. The rocker is arranged jointly with a first return means tending to maintain it in its retaining position. The lock is movable in translation between a locking position and an unlocking position of the fastening element of a clothing article. The lock is arranged together with a second return means tending to hold it in its locking position. When the latch is in its retaining position, the latch is in its locking position and bears against a fixed retaining lug forming part of the outer periphery of the handle. When the latch is in its release position, the latch is still in its locking position, but the rotation of the latch makes the latch no longer bears against the fixed retaining lug. To secure the article of clothing with the handle, the fastener is threaded on the fixed retaining lug. During this user generated movement, the fastener pushes the lock to its unlock position. As soon as the fastening element is sufficiently depressed on the retaining lug, the lock returns to its position of locking by coming to rest against the retaining pin. To separate the clothing article of the handle, the user actuates an unlocking mechanism for moving the lock to its unlocking position. Therefore, while maintaining an action on the unlocking mechanism, the user can disengage the fixing element of the retaining lug by a second hand movement. This operation combining two hand movements is not obvious. Another way of detaching the article of clothing from the handle is to exert on the latch a force upwards via the fastener. This action causes the rocker to rotate towards its release position. In this position, the lock is no longer in contact with the retaining lug and therefore no longer retains the fastener. The article of clothing is no longer linked to the handle. To perform this operation, it is necessary to exercise a determined effort to compensate for the restoring force exerted by the first return means. This determined effort corresponds to the triggering force of the mechanism. This construction includes two mechanisms recall which increases the risk of malfunction inherent in the mechanisms energized. For example, if the lock is locked in the locked position, the user can no longer fasten the article of clothing with the handle or manually disconnect the article of clothing from the handle. In the case where the flip-flop is locked in the retaining position, the user can no longer trigger the mechanism via the flip-flop. Likewise, a wear of the lock can disturb the operation of the triggering mechanism. Indeed, the lock can then be actuated by the fastener element by an upward vertical action which would cause inadvertent tripping of the mechanism for forces below the trigger threshold. In addition, the fastening element moves independently of any element of the handle, which presents a risk of additional wear by friction against an element of the handle, in particular with the lock which exerts a large force when locking the handle. article of clothing. Again, the user can not be certain of the effective locking of the fastener if it does not properly engage the fastener on the retaining lug, for example, by exerting a biasing force via the strap. Moreover, this construction has the effect that the retaining pin undergoes, via the article of clothing, efforts transmitted in simple bending.

The object of the invention is to propose an assembly stick / article of clothing alternative.

One goal is to provide a set stick and article of clothing reliable and robust.

Another goal is to propose a set stick / article of clothing whose ergonomics is simple.

An object of the invention is to provide a set stick / article of clothing that can overcome one or more of the disadvantages of known sets.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

• un bâton muni d'une poignée et
• un article vestimentaire, destiné à couvrir au moins partiellement la main d'un utilisateur.

For this purpose, according to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a stick assembly / article of clothing comprising:

• a stick with a handle and
• an article of clothing, intended to cover at least partially the hand of a user.

The article of clothing is provided with a fastening element with the handle.

• un corps,
• un élément de retenue configuré conjointement avec le corps, et
• une bascule configurée conjointement avec le corps.

The handle includes:

• a body,
• a retainer configured in conjunction with the body, and
• a rocker configured in conjunction with the body.

The retaining element is able to cooperate with the fastening element in order to secure the fastener element with the retaining element in at least one direction.

The rocker is intended to cooperate with the fastener.

The rocker comprising a housing configured to accommodate at least part of the fastener of the article of clothing,

• une position de verrouillage dans laquelle la bascule est apte à positionner l'élément de fixation dans une configuration d'enclenchement avec l'élément de retenue, et
• une position de déverrouillage dans laquelle la bascule est apte à positionner l'élément de fixation dans une configuration de déclenchement de l'élément de retenue.

The rocker is movably mounted relative to the body between:

• a latching position in which the latch is adapted to position the fastener in a latching configuration with the retaining element, and
• an unlocking position in which the rocker is adapted to position the fastener in a trigger configuration of the retaining element.

The assembly is such that the handle further comprises a return device configured to exert on the rocker a restoring force tending to bring it from its unlocking position to its locking position.

The technical effect obtained is that the rocker automatically returns to its stable locking position, in particular after having been moved into its unstable unlocking position. The locking of the article of clothing can therefore be automatic. There is more certainty regarding the securing of the fastener with the handle. This feature helps to facilitate at least this assembly. In particular, this operation can be performed with one hand. Also, the user may not have to exert any force on the article of clothing to toggle the latch from its unlocking position to its locking position. With a reminder device dedicated to the scale, this mechanism allows a better control of the triggering force to release the sartorial article of the handle following an effort exerted on the article of clothing. Furthermore, because the fastener is guided by the movement of the rocker, it brings more reliability. Indeed, there is little relative movement under tension between the fixing element and the rocker which reduces the relative wear by friction between these two parts. In addition, the rotation of the rocker accompanies the movement of the fastener in its various configurations, which in particular helps the release of the fastener.

Furthermore, the rocker can be adapted to switch from its locking position to its unlocking position under the action of a force opposite to the return force exerted by the return device on the rocker. The return device is configured so that the restoring force that it exerts on the rocker is oriented towards a lower part of the stick.

This makes it possible to define a preferred axis and direction of triggering of the mechanism, namely a direction substantially in the axis of the handle and an orientation towards the upper part of the stick. Consequently, when the stick is blocked and the skier continues to advance, the arm aligns with the axis of the stick and the fastener of the article of clothing tends to move away from the handle of the stick in the triggering direction, resulting in a force exerted by the clothing article on the stick in the preferred axis and trigger direction. Thus, the article of clothing can automatically disengage from the handle of the stick, before it exerts too much tension on the hand, and the arm of the user.

On the other hand, an effort exerted in the other directions does not trigger the mechanism. This is important, especially for the push phases.

Optionally, the invention has any of the following features that can be used separately or in combination.

According to one embodiment, the handle comprises a mechanism for adjusting the restoring force exerted by the return device. The restoring force exerted by the return mechanism on the rocker may be the only counterbalance to detach the article of clothing and the handle of the stick between them, the adjustment device allows to adjust finely and simply the tension that is likely to undergo the hand, and the arm of the user before disconnection, and this relatively independently of the particular temperature conditions in which the stick is used.

According to one embodiment, the housing intended to receive a portion of the fastening element can be made in the rocker so that the fastener is inserted in a direction substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the handle, preferably at an angle of between -45 ° and + 45 ° with respect to a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis of the handle. It is therefore excluded that the fastener element is inserted from the top of the handle, and in particular by pulling on the strap so that the rocker passes from its unlocked position to its locking position. This construction allows an assembly between the article of clothing and the more intuitive handle, in the sense of the natural grip of the handle. There is no need to put a eyelet on a retaining lug associated with the handle, which can be a delicate operation.

• une position de retenue dans laquelle l'élément de retenue est partiellement disposé dans le logement de la bascule de sorte à verrouiller l'élément de fixation, lorsque la bascule est dans sa position de verrouillage et que l'élément de fixation est inséré dans ledit logement, et
• une position de libération dans laquelle aucune partie de l'élément de retenue n'est disposé dans le logement de la bascule, lorsque la bascule est dans sa position de verrouillage.

According to one embodiment, the retaining element can be mounted movably relative to the body between:

• a retaining position in which the retaining element is partially disposed in the housing of the rocker so as to lock the fastener, when the latch is in its locking position and the fastener is inserted into said housing, and
• a release position in which no part of the retaining element is disposed in the housing of the rocker, when the latch is in its locking position.

This feature contributes to facilitating at least one of the securing and detaching of the article of clothing and the handle of the stick between them, so that at least one of these operations can be performed even more easily from one hand. In addition, it allows a securing of the fastener with the handle without requiring action of the user on the article of clothing. This joining is achieved effortlessly, which is more convenient and comfortable.

If desired, the handle may further comprise an elastic member configured in conjunction with the body and the retainer to successively stabilize the retainer in its retaining position and in its release position.

According to one embodiment, the rocker comprises a first through bore and a second bore, crossing or not, respectively formed in first and second walls of the housing of the rocker. The retaining element is configured to be adapted to engage the housing via the first bore and into the second bore when the latch is in its locking position. The technical effect obtained is that the retaining element is biased in shear rather than bending when a force is exerted on the article of clothing towards the bottom of the handle of the stick, or even in a direction substantially transverse to an axis. longitudinally of the handle, preferably at an angle of between -45 ° and + 45 ° relative to a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The assembly is thus mechanically more robust. The risk of rupture of the retaining element is greatly reduced and the service life of the mechanism is increased. The housing of the rocker and the retaining element are then of simple relative design, thus increasing the robustness and ease of use of the assembly.

According to one embodiment, the retaining element and the rocker are rotatably mounted on the body of the handle around a same axis of rotation. The cooperation of the retaining element and the rocker with the body of the handle is then of relatively simple and economical design, thus increasing the robustness and ease of use of the assembly.

According to one embodiment, the fastening element comprises a plastic or metal eyelet delimiting a bore.

According to one embodiment, the return device comprises a spring and a tie rod, the tie rod connecting a first end of the spring to the rocker, the second end of the spring being in abutment against the body.

According to one embodiment, the housing of the rocker is delimited by a first lower wall on which is formed a first bore and a second upper wall. Advantageously, a second bore is formed in the second upper wall. In one example, the retainer is configured to be disposed in the latch housing via the first bore when the retainer is in its retainer position and when the latch is in its latch position.

According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided a stick equipped with a handle for a set stick / article of clothing as introduced above.

According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a handle for a stick according to the second aspect of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

• la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'une poignée de bâton selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, solidarisée à un gant d'un utilisateur ;
• les figures 2 à 8 sont des vues en section longitudinale d'une poignée de bâton selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention dans différentes configurations, et
• la figure 9 est une vue éclatée en perspective de pièces comprises dans une poignée de bâton selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention.

Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge clearly from the description which is given hereinafter, by way of indication and in no way limitative, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:

• the figure 1 is a perspective view of a stick handle according to one embodiment of the invention, secured to a glove of a user;
• the Figures 2 to 8 are longitudinal sectional views of a stick handle according to one embodiment of the invention in different configurations, and
• the figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of parts included in a stick handle according to one embodiment of the invention.

The drawings are given by way of examples and are not limiting of the invention. They constitute schematic representations of principle intended to facilitate the understanding of the invention and are not necessarily at the scale of practical applications. In particular, the dimensions of the different pieces are not necessarily representative of reality.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the detailed description that follows, terms such as "horizontal", "vertical", "longitudinal", "transversal", "superior", "Lower", "up", "down", "forward", "back", "inside", "outside". These terms should be interpreted in a relative manner in relation to the normal position of the stick, and the normal direction of advancement of the user. For example, the notions "vertical" and "longitudinal" correspond to the direction of the longitudinal axis of the stick. The "top" refers to the top of the handle and the "bottom" refers to the end of the stick, tip / washer side.

The term "screed" means a frame forming a "U", each branch supports an end of a shaft in order to achieve a pivot connection (connection to a degree of freedom) with another pivotally mounted piece around the shaft.

Referring to the figure 1 the present invention relates to a set 1 stick / article of clothing comprising a stick 11 provided with a handle 2 and a clothing article 12 provided with a fastening element 123 to the handle 2.

In this example, the article of clothing 12 is a strap. The strap 12 comprises an envelope 121 surrounding the wrist of a user and partially covering at least the palm and the back of the hand of the user. A tongue 122 extends from the envelope 121 of the strap 12 at the junction between the index finger and the thumb. The tongue 122 has a free end supporting the fastening element 123 of the strap 12 to the handle 2 of the stick 11.

The fastener 123 forms a square or rectangular plate, as shown in FIG. figure 9 . It comprises an eyelet 1231 which delimits a bore 1232 passing through the fastening element 123. The eyelet 1231 may be made of plastic material selected to withstand forces to which the inner periphery of the bore 1232 would be subjected. For example, the eyelet 1231 wraps the free end of the tongue 122 and is configured to reduce the risk of fraying of the tongue 122 at the bore 1232, particularly when the tongue 122 is made of textile. The eyelet may be overmolded on the end of the tongue 122. Alternatively, the eyelet 1231 is made by a folded metal blade so as to cover the end of the tongue 122, on each side. Thus, the fixing element 123 may therefore be an arrangement of the free end of the tongue 122, a piece covering the free end of the tongue 122 or a piece extending the free end of the tongue 122.

The stick 11 comprises a tube 111 and a handle 2 attached to the upper end of the tube 111. The tube 111 and the handle 2 share the same longitudinal axis Z2, that stick 11.

The handle 2 comprises a body 20, an actuator 21 and a rocker 22. The actuator carries a retaining element 210.

The body 20 has an elongate shape along the longitudinal axis Z2. It comprises an upper part 20a and a lower part 20b. The lower part 20b here comprises a bore (referenced 202 on the figure 2 ) in which the tube 111 is fitted. The upper part 20a of the body 20 locally forms a yoke supporting a shaft 25 around which rotates the actuator 21 carrying the retaining element 210 and the rocker 22. Thus, the actuator 21 and the rocker 22 share the same axis. Y2 rotation.

The latch 22 is housed in a first upper recess 201 of the body 20. It comprises a housing 220, taking for example a U-shape in cross-sectional view, configured to receive at least partly the fixing element 123 of the article of clothing 12. The housing 220 is delimited by a first bottom wall 221 on which is formed a first bore 2211 and a second upper wall 222 on which is formed a second bore 2221. The housing 220 is arranged so that the element fastener 123 is inserted, as shown in the Figures 2 and 3 in a direction substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis Z2 of the handle 2, preferably forming an angle θ between -45 ° and + 45 ° with respect to a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis Z2 of the handle 2. When the fixing element 123 is at least partially inserted in the housing 220, a displacement of the rocker 22 causes a displacement of the fixing element 123. The rocker 22 is mounted movably relative to the body 20 between a first position of locking in which the rocker 22 positions the fastener 123 in a first latching configuration with the retaining element 21 (Cf. Figures 4 and 5 ) as will be specified after, and a second unlocking position in which the rocker 22 positions the fastener 123 in a second trigger configuration of the retainer 21 (Cf. Figures 6 and 7 ).

The handle 2 further comprises a return device 23 configured to exert on the rocker 22 a restoring force tending to bring it from its unlocking position to its locking position.

The return device 23 comprises a coil spring 231 disposed in a housing 200 formed in the body 20 of the handle 2. This housing 200 can be performed in the middle part of the body 20 and opens for example on the back of the handle 2, intended to be oriented towards the palm of the hand of the user. A cover 26 may be provided to close the housing 200 and thus protect its contents, including the coil spring 231, the external environment.

The return device 23 further comprises a tie rod 232. The tie rod 232 is composed of a nut 2321, a threaded rod 2322 and a support 2323. Its construction is detailed in FIG. figure 9 and is represented in simplified form in the sections of Figures 1 to 8 .

The nut 2321 constitutes a first end of the tie rod 232 and bears against a first end of the spring 231. The nut slides in the housing 200 in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis Z2 of the handle 2, without being able to turn around its axis of revolution.

The threaded rod 2322 is intended to be screwed onto the nut 2321. The threaded rod 2322 passes inside the spring 231 and through a through hole 203 of the body 20. The through hole 203 connects the housing 200 and the recess upper 201 along an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis Z2 of the handle 2. It is configured so that the coil spring 2033 can not pass through. The head of the threaded rod 2322 is assembled to the support 2323 and includes a fingerprint for a tool ( figure 7 ).

The support 2323 constitutes a second end of the tie rod 232 and is rotatably mounted on the rocker 22 about a transverse axis, via two pins 27. A rotational connection is thus made to a degree of freedom between a first end of the tie rod 232 and the flip-flop 22. This rotational connection is configured in conjunction with the through-hole 203 to allow the tie-rod 232 to accompany the flip-flop 22 in its tilting between its locking and unlocking positions, as illustrated by comparing the positions of the tie rod 232 in the through hole 203 on the figures 5 and 6 .

The second end of the spring 231 bears against an upper inner face of the housing 200.

In this example, the spring 231 is always mounted compressed, whatever the position of the rocker 22. Thus configured, the spring 231 exerts a force on the nut 2321 of the tie rod 232 which causes the rocker 22 to rotate, via the second end of the tie rod 232, until the rocker abuts against an inner face lower part of the upper recess 201. This stable configuration corresponds to the first latching position of the latch 22. When acting on the latch 22 to rotate it, the spring 231 is compressed via the tie rod 232. The latch can rotate around its axis of rotation Y2 until reaching an unstable position corresponding to the second unlocking position of the latch 22. As soon as the biasing lever is stopped, the return device 23 returns the latch 22 to its stable position. locking.

Note that the restoring force that the return device 23 exerts on the rocker 22 is oriented towards the lower part 20b of the body 20 of the handle 2.

The handle 2 may furthermore comprise a mechanism for adjusting the restoring force exerted by the return device 23. In this example, this adjustment device comprises the nut 2321 and the threaded rod 2322. The tie rod 232 is thus made of two pieces cooperating with each other so that the length of the tie rod is reduced as the threaded rod 2322 is screwed into the nut 2321. It is thus possible to adjust the compression level of the coil spring 231. To adjust the length of the tie rod, introduces a tool in the imprint of the head of the threaded rod. The threaded rod is then rotated in one direction or the other, depending on whether it is desired to lengthen or shorten the length of the tie rod. The nut 2321 does not rotate at the same time as the threaded rod 2322 because its rotation is blocked by the side walls of the housing 200.

In this example, the flip-flop 22 comprises two parallel vertical walls separated by a void space where a part of the actuator 21 is housed. The vertical walls form, with the rest of the rocker, a stirrup. The shaft 25 fixed transversely to the body 20 passes through two orifices formed respectively on each of the vertical walls so as to allow the rotation of the rocker about the axis of rotation Y2.

This arrangement between the body 20, the rocker 22 and the actuator 21 protects the rocker 22 and the actuator 21 of the external environment. The construction is thus both simple and robust for a longer life of the mechanism ensuring the connection between the article of clothing and the handle.

• une position de retenue dans laquelle l'élément de retenue 21 est partiellement disposé dans le logement 220 de la bascule 22 de sorte à verrouiller l'élément de fixation 123, lorsque la bascule 22 est dans sa position de verrouillage et que l'élément de fixation 123 est inséré dans ledit logement 220 (Cf. figure 4), et
• une position de libération dans laquelle aucune partie de l'élément de retenue 21 n'est disposée dans le logement 220 de la bascule 22, notamment lorsque la bascule 22 est dans sa position de verrouillage (Cf figure 3).

As introduced above, the retaining element 210 carried by the actuator 21 is mounted movably relative to the body 20 between:

• a retaining position in which the retaining element 21 is partially disposed in the housing 220 of the rocker 22 so as to lock the fixing element 123, when the latch 22 is in its locking position and that the element of fixation 123 is inserted into said housing 220 (cf. figure 4 ), and
• a release position in which no part of the retaining element 21 is disposed in the housing 220 of the rocker 22, in particular when the rocker 22 is in its locking position (Cf. figure 3 ).

The actuator 21 thus comprises the retaining element 210 corresponding to an extension of cylindrical shape. This retaining element 210 is intended to pass through the bore 1232 of the fastening element 123. It is this cooperation between these two elements that keeps the article of clothing 12 secured to the handle 2.

The retaining element 210 and the rocker 22 are then configured so that the retaining element 210 can be introduced into the housing 220 of the rocker 22 by passing through the first bore 2211 of the rocker, when the rocker is in its locking position. The first bore 2211 is thus a hole passing through the first lower wall 221 of the rocker 22. In addition, the rocker 22 is also configured so that the retaining element 210 also enters the second bore 2221 of the rocker 22, when the rocker is in its locking position. The second bore 2221 is a through hole or not the second upper wall 222 of the rocker 22.

The retaining element 210 is configured to be disposed in the housing 220 of the rocker 22 via the first bore 2211 and into the second bore 2221, that the rocker 22 is in its locking position and when the actuator 21 is in position. a configuration for which the retainer 210 is in its retaining position. This configuration is illustrated in Figures 4 and 5 . The flip-flop can be in an unlocking position, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 6 and 7 . The actuator may be in a configuration for which the retainer 210 is in its release position, as shown in FIGS. Figures 2 and 3 . In the case where the fixing element 123 has been previously introduced into the housing 220 of the rocker 22, the tilting of the actuator 21 in this configuration for which the element of retaining 210 is in its retaining position or the tilting of the rocker 22 in its locking position allows the cooperation between the bore 1232 of the fixing element 123 with the retaining element 210 which has the effect of securing the fastening element with the retaining element in at least one direction. This cooperation corresponds to the engagement configuration of the fastening element 123 with the retaining element 210. The article of clothing 12 is then secured to the handle 2. In this way, the retaining element 210 is urged into shearing rather than bending when a force is exerted on the article of clothing down the handle of the stick, or in a direction substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the handle, preferably forming an angle of between - 45 ° and + 45 ° with respect to a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis of the handle.

As mentioned above, in this example, the retaining member 210 can switch to a release position. For this, the actuator 21 carrying the retaining element 210 is pivotally mounted on the body 20 via the shaft 25. The rotation of the actuator 21 about the transverse axis Y2 thus causes a displacement of the element of retained 210 so that it can engage or disengage the housing 220, when the latch 22 is in its locking position. The actuator thus makes it possible to tilt the retaining element 210 between its retaining position ( figure 4 ) and its liberation position ( figure 3 ).

The actuator 21 comprises a first arm 211 extending, from the axis of rotation Y2, in a substantially vertical direction, downwards, along the body 20. The first arm 211 is dimensioned so that depending on its angular position, around the axis of rotation Y2, it projects from the body 20, towards the front or enters a second front recess 204 of the body 20, extending downwards and forwards the clevis formed by the upper part 20a of the body 20. In the latter case, corresponding to the retaining position of the retaining element 210, only the leading edge of the first arm 211 is flush with the front of the body 20.

The first arm 211 may comprise a bearing surface 2111 for at least one finger of the hand. The bearing surface 2111 is positioned on the leading edge of the first arm 211. It allows the user to pivot the retaining element 21 backwards with some of its fingers. Advantageously, the bearing surface 2111 extends over a length greater than one third of the length of the body 20 to allow the support of the index finger and middle finger. This feature allows better handling of the actuator 21 by an intuitive operating ergonomics. The little finger and the ring of the hand can bear against the front face of the lower part 20b of the body 20.

The actuator 21 also comprises a second arm 212 extending, from the axis of rotation Y2, in a substantially horizontal direction, towards the rear, at the top of the body 20. The second arm 212 can be configured so that the The user can press on it, for example with his index finger or his thumb, to pivot the actuator 21 so that the retaining element 210 switches from its retaining position to its release position. More particularly, a bearing surface 2121 of the second arm 212 is flush with the top of the body 20 and the rocker 22, when the retaining element 210 is in its retaining position. The bearing surface 2121 may extend over a length greater than three quarters of the width of the body 20, in a front-back direction X, to allow the support of the thumb when the user holds the handle 2. The second 2121 arm penetrates deeper inside the yoke formed by the upper portion 20a of the body 20 and in the yoke formed by the rocker 22, when the user presses on the actuator 21. This feature allows a better handling of the actuator 21 by an ergonomic intuitive operation.

The retainer 21 may extend the first arm 211 rearwardly and upwardly, protruding into the gap between the first and second arms 211, 212 of the actuator 21. The retainer 21 is thus essentially included in the body 20, regardless of the position of the actuator 21, which ensures its protection against the external environment.

In this example, the handle 2 comprises an elastic member 24, for example a leaf spring, configured jointly with the body 20 and the actuator 21 to successively stabilize the actuator in two stable configurations: a first retaining configuration for which the retaining element 210 is in its retaining position ( figure 4 ) and a second release configuration for which the retaining element 210 is in its release position ( figure 3 ). When the retaining element 210 is in its release position, the second arm 212 of the actuator 21 abuts against the second wall 222 of the rocker 22 which bears on the lower inner face of the upper recess 201 of the body 20. The rocker 22 is then in its locking position. The spring blade 24 tends to hold the actuator 21 in abutment, in this second stable configuration. When the restraint 210 is in its retaining position, the first arm 211 of the actuator 21 abuts against the first wall 221 of the latch 22 which is held in its locking position by the return device 23. The leaf spring 24 tends to keep the actuator 21 in abutment, in this first stable configuration.

The actuator 21 and the rocker 22 are configured so that the retaining member 210 can reach its release position only if the latch 22 is in its locking position.

The operation of the assembly 1 according to its embodiments described above will now be discussed with regard to the locking of the fastening element 123 with the handle 2 with reference to the Figures 2 to 4 , then for the unlocking of the fastener 123 from the handle 2 with reference to the Figures 5 to 8 .

The Figures 2, 3 and 4 illustrate three successive steps for locking the fastening element 123 of the strap 12 with the retaining element 210 of the handle 2, when the latch 22 is in its locking position, according to the illustrated embodiment of the invention. in these figures.

In a first step, the user presses the bearing surface 2121 of the second arm 212 of the actuator 21 so as to rotate it so that it reaches its second release configuration for which the retaining element 210 is in its release position, as shown in figure 2 . The latch 22 is then in its locking position. Therefore, it is possible to insert in the housing 220 of the rocker 22 the eyelet 1231 of the fixing element 123.

The figure 3 illustrates the step for which the fastener 123 is inserted into the housing 220. As shown in FIG. figure 3 , the fixing element 123, the actuator 21 and the rocker 22 are configured so that, when the eyelet 1231 comes into abutment with the bottom of the housing 220, the retaining element 210 of the actuator 21 is disposed in vis-à-vis the bore 1232 of the eyelet 1231.

The user can then press the bearing surface 2111 of the first arm 211 of the actuator 21 so as to rotate it so that it reaches its first retaining configuration for which the retaining element 210 is in its position restraint, as shown in figure 4 . The retaining element 210 thus passes through the bore 1232 of the eyelet 1231 and can come into engagement with the second bore 2221 formed in the second wall 222 of the housing 220 of the rocker 22. The fastening element 123 then cooperates with the retaining element 210 so as to hold the article of clothing together with the handle.

The Figures 5 to 8 illustrate various successive steps to unlock the fastening element 123 of the strap 12 of the retaining element 210 of the handle 2, according to the embodiment of the invention illustrated in these figures.

As illustrated on the figure 5 a force opposing the return force exerted by the return device 23 on the rocker 22 can be exerted on the rocker 22 via the fastening element 123 of the strap 12. The latter can actually be pulled upwards, above the upper part 20a of the body 20 of the handle 2. This movement of the fixing element is for example observed when the user continues to advance while the stick 11 remains trapped behind him, in particular by its end opposite to that accommodating the handle 2. The rocker 22 is then able to switch from its locking position to its unlocking position as shown in FIG. figure 6 . This displacement of the rocker 22 then drives the fixing element 123 into a position for which the eyelet 1231 disengages from the retaining element 210. For this, the sizing of the spacing between the first and second arms 211, 212 of the actuator 21, the rocker 22 and the retaining member 210 provides this configuration in which the latch is in its unlocked position. When the latch 22 reaches this unlocking position, it has rotated sufficiently for the retaining element 210 to disengage from the second bore 2221 formed in the second wall 222 of the housing 220 and entirely of the housing 220. This position of the element fixation corresponds to the triggering configuration of the fastening element with the retaining element. The fastening element 123 can then disengage from the housing 220 of the rocker 22, as shown in FIG. figure 7 . The article of clothing is then disengaged from the handle. Once the fastener 123 removed, the rocker 22 is no longer maintained in its unlocked position. The rocker 22 then returns to its locking position under the action of the return device 23, as shown in FIG. figure 8 .

The invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. Other variants can be envisaged.

For example, the retaining element 210 and the rocker 22 are described above as rotatably mounted relative to the body 20 of the handle 2. However, it can be envisaged that the movement of at least one of the restraint and the toggles either a translation movement or a combination of rotation and translation movement.

By another example, the retaining element 210 is described above as being mounted movable relative to the body 20 of the handle 2. However, it is envisaged that the retaining element 210 is fixed relative to the body 20 of the handle 2, and is more particularly fixed in its retaining position. The locking of the fastening element 123 of the strap 12 with the retaining element 21 of the handle 2 may then comprise the successive steps, which are relatively well illustrated by successively figures 8 , 7 , 6 and 5 (Except that the arrows illustrating the movement of the fastener 123 of the strap 12, as well as the curved shape of this fastener 123, do not correctly illustrate the following). In these figures, the retaining element 210 remains in its retaining position. Starting from the situation illustrated on the figure 8 , it is possible to tilt the rocker 22 from its locking position to its unlocking position by exerting on the rocker 22 a force opposite to the restoring force exerted by the return device 23 on the rocker 22. This force can be exerted by the thumb of the user by operating the rocker 22 from its end located at the rear of the handle 2. We are then in a relatively similar situation as illustrated on the figure 7 , in which the fastening element 123 of the strap 12 can be inserted into the housing 220 of the rocker, in particular until the eyelet 1231 of the fastener comes into abutment with the bottom of the housing 220, as relatively well illustrated on the figure 6 . Therefore, it is sufficient for the user to release the force it exerts on the rocker 22 to maintain it in its unlocked position so that the rocker 22 regains its locking position under the action of the restoring force that exerts the return device 23 on the rocker 22. In this way, the rocker positions the fixing element in an engagement configuration with the retaining element 210, as relatively well illustrated on the figure 5 .

The invention is not limited to the previously described embodiments and extends to all the embodiments covered by the claims.

REFERENCES

1. 1. Stick set / item of clothing
   • 11. Stick
     • 111. Tube
   • 12. Clothing article / Wrist strap
     • 121. Envelope
     • 122. Tab
     • 123. Fastening element
       • 1231. Carnation
       • 1232. Reaming the eyelet
2. 2. Handle
   • 20. Body
     • 20a. The top part
     • 20b. Lower part
     • 200. Housing
     • 201. First top recess
     • 202. Bore
     • 203. Through hole
     • 204. Second previous recess
   • 21. Actuator
     • 210. Retaining element
     • 211. First arm
       • 2111. Support surface
     • 212. Second arm
       • 2121. Support surface
   • 22. Toggle
     • 220. Housing
     • 221. First wall
       • 2211. First bore
     • 222. Second wall
       • 2221. Second bore
   • 23. Callback device
     • 231. Coil spring
     • 232. Tirant
       • 2321. Nut
       • 2322. Threaded rod
       • 2323. Support
   • 24. Elastic organ
   • 25. Tree
   • 26. Hood
   • 27. Pin

Claims (15)

Set (1) stick / article of clothing comprising: - a stick (11) with a handle (2); - an article of clothing (12) for at least partially covering the hand of a user, the article of clothing being provided with a fastening element (123) with the handle; the handle comprising: a body (20), a retaining element (210) configured jointly with the body, the retaining element being able to cooperate with the fastening element (123) so as to fasten the fastening element to the retaining element in at least one direction, and o a rocker (22) configured in conjunction with the body, the rocker comprising a housing (220) configured to accommodate at least part of the fastening element (123) of the article of clothing, the rocker being mounted movable relative to the body enter : a locking position in which the rocker is able to position the fixing element (123) in an engagement configuration with the retaining element, and an unlocking position in which the rocker is able to position the fastening element (123) in a triggering configuration of the retaining element, characterized in that
the handle further comprises a return device (23) configured to exert on the rocker a restoring force tending to bring it from its unlocking position to its locking position. Assembly (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the handle comprises a mechanism (2321, 2322) for adjusting the return force exerted by the return device. Assembly (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the housing is arranged in the rocker so that the fastener is inserted in a direction substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis (Z2) of the handle, preferably by forming an angle of between -45 ° and + 45 ° with respect to a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis of the handle. Assembly (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the retaining element is mounted movably relative to the body between: a holding position in which the retaining element is partially arranged in the housing of the rocker so as to lock the fastener element when the rocker is in its locking position and the fastener element is inserted into said housing, and - A release position in which no part of the retaining element is disposed in the housing of the rocker, when the latch is in its locking position. Assembly (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the rocker comprises a first bore (2211) through and a second bore (2221), crossing or not, respectively formed in first and second walls (221 and 222) of the housing (220) of the rocker, the retaining element being configured to be adapted to engage in the housing via the first bore and into the second bore, when the latch is in its locking position. Assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rocker is able to switch from its locking position to its unlocking position under the action of a force opposite to the restoring force exerted by the device restoring the rocker and transmitted to the rocker by the fastener, the return device being configured so that the restoring force it exerts on the rocker is oriented towards a lower part of the stick. Assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the retaining element and the rocker are rotatably mounted on the body of the handle around a same axis of rotation (Y2). Assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening element (123) comprises a eyelet (1231) plastic or metal delimiting a bore (1232). Assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the return device (23) comprises a spring (231) and a tie rod (232), the tie rod connecting a first end of the spring to the rocker (22), the second end of the spring being in abutment against the body (20). Assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the housing (220) of the rocker is defined by a first bottom wall (221) on which is formed a first bore (2211) and a second upper wall ( 222). Assembly (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein a second bore (2221) is formed in the second upper wall (222). Assembly (1) according to one of claims 10 or 11, wherein the retaining element (210) is configured to be arranged in the housing (220) of the rocker (22) via the first bore (2211), when the retaining element is in its retaining position and when the latch (22) is in its locking position. Assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the retaining element is carried by an actuator (21) biased by an elastic member (24) to successively stabilize the actuator in two stable configurations: a first configuration retainer for which the retainer member (210) is in its retaining position and a second release configuration for which the retainer member (210) is in its release position. Stick (11) equipped with a handle (2) for a set (1) stick / article of clothing according to any one of the preceding claims. Handle (2) for stick (11) according to the preceding claim.

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