EP3706592B1 - Pole-grip arrangement - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a pole handle arrangement for hiking poles, trekking, Nordic walking, skiing, cross-country skiing and biathlon poles and the like, which comprise a pole handle and a wrist strap. The hand strap is placed around the user's hand and attached to the pole grip by means of a connecting element, the hand strap being connected to a connecting element which can be inserted into the pole grip in an insertion direction and is releasably engaged with the pole grip, the connecting element being such configured and arranged in a position of use in the stick handle, that at least one section of the connecting element can be pivoted between a securing position and a release position about a longitudinal axis of the connecting element and the connecting element can be displaced in a removal direction in the released position and can be removed from the stick handle, with the longitudinal axis of the Connecting element in the securing position and in the release position has the same orientation relative to the stick handle, and the removal direction extends substantially transversely to the direction of insertion.

A basic distinction is made between two types of hand straps for such pole grip arrangements. First of all, there are hand straps that are firmly connected to the pole grip and are guided around the user's wrist during use. To establish or release the connection between the wrist and the hand strap, the user has to guide his hand through the strap. This is particularly cumbersome and uncomfortable if you repeatedly want to detach yourself from the pole grip or if the hand strap is placed particularly tightly around the wrist to establish a firm connection.

In order to overcome these disadvantages, detachable hand straps were therefore developed, which are firmly connected to the user's hand and are ergonomically adapted to it. Such hand straps have a connecting element that can be releasably connected to the stick handle. the EP 1 036 579 A2 describes, for example, a pole grip arrangement in which a connecting element firmly connected to the hand strap can be pushed into the pole grip. The connecting element snaps into place in the stick handle and can be released again by actuating an actuating element on the upper side of the stick handle.

Such arrangements have the disadvantage, however, that the actuating elements on the upper side of the stick handle are sometimes difficult to reach and detaching the connection of the hand strap to the stick handle is therefore cumbersome and uncomfortable for some users. Mechanisms of this type are also prone to icing over long periods of use under adverse weather conditions. A further disadvantage is that sometimes a high actuation force is necessary, which not every user can readily apply, particularly given the position of the actuation element on the upper side of the pole grip. It is therefore sometimes necessary to use the other hand to detach the hand strap from the stick handle.

To overcome these further disadvantages, the EP 1 970 105 A1 proposes a pole grip arrangement as mentioned at the outset, in which the hand strap comprises a connecting element which is essentially cylindrical or disk-shaped, defined by a diameter and a thickness. A vertical slot is formed in the stick grip, the width of which is slightly larger than the thickness of the connecting element and the height of which is slightly larger than the diameter of the connecting element. A hollow space for receiving the connecting element is formed in the pole grip behind the slot. During use of the pole grip assembly, the connecting element is accommodated in this cavity and is connected to the hand strap through the slot by a narrow connecting part. In this case, the connecting element is arranged essentially transversely to the slot and cannot be removed from the pole grip. If the user now wants to release the connection to the pole grip, the connecting element must be turned in such a way that the disk is arranged essentially vertically, ie aligned with the slot. The connecting element can now be pulled out of the pole grip through the slot. However, this requires a rotational movement of the user's hand or wrist, directed about a horizontal axis, during which the hand must be released from the stick handle. Since such a hand movement relative to the stick handle is still awkward, such a stick handle arrangement still has disadvantages in terms of ergonomics and ease of use.

More stick handle arrangements are from EP 3 020 456 A1 and the FR 3 044 235 A1 known.

It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a stick handle arrangement with a stick handle and a hand strap, in which the connection between the hand strap and the stick handle can be established and released in the simplest possible manner, thereby increasing ease of use.

This object is solved by the subject matter with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and configurations are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

According to the invention, a pole handle arrangement for hiking, trekking, Nordic walking, skiing, cross-country skiing and biathlon poles and the like comprises a pole handle and a hand strap, the hand strap being connected to a connecting element which can be inserted into the pole handle in an insertion direction and releasably engages the stick handle. The connecting element is designed and arranged in a position of use in the stick handle in such a way that at least one section of the connecting element can be pivoted between a securing position and a release position about a longitudinal axis of the connecting element and the connecting element can be displaced in a removal direction in the released position and can be removed from the stick handle. According to the invention, the longitudinal axis of the connecting element has the same orientation relative to the pole grip in the securing position and in the release position, with the removal direction extending essentially transversely to the insertion direction.

In this way it is achieved that the hand strap is reliably connected to the pole handle in the secured position, while in the release position it can be detached from the pole handle simply by moving the connecting element. The connection is established by simply pushing the connecting element into the pole grip, preferably linearly and directed in the direction of movement of the hand. During use, the user's hand only has to be guided a short distance downwards or upwards along the pole grip in order to pivot the connecting element between the securing position and the release position. To release the connection, the connection element is to be moved laterally, preferably linearly, in the release position and removed from the stick handle. Both establishing and releasing the connection can therefore be achieved by ergonomically simple movements will. It is not necessary to twist the hand or wrist or operate an actuating element.

A particularly high level of operating convenience is achieved when the removal direction extends essentially transversely to the insertion direction, and the insertion direction and the removal direction each extend essentially transversely to a longitudinal axis of the stick handle.

The fact that the direction of insertion is essentially transverse, i.e. perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stick handle, should be understood to mean that the connecting element can be pushed into the stick handle by moving the user’s hand towards the stick handle, as is usually the case when gripping the stick Stick grip is executed. From the user's point of view and in relation to the pole grip, the direction of insertion is thus essentially from the back to the front.

The fact that the removal direction is aligned essentially transversely, ie perpendicularly to the insertion direction and to the longitudinal axis, is also to be understood as meaning that the connecting element can be displaced in an essentially horizontal plane and laterally removed from the stick handle. From the user's point of view and in relation to the stick grip, the direction of removal is thus arranged essentially from left to right or vice versa.

It goes without saying that the specified directions are not necessarily aligned at an angle of 90° to one another, but that a certain angle of deviation, for example +/-10° or more, is also included. In the following, the statement "in use" refers to a state in which the user holds the stick grip in his hand according to its ergonomic design and encloses it with his fingers accordingly.

In a preferred embodiment, the connecting element is essentially fixed in a translatory manner in the securing position. In particular, the connecting element is essentially fixed in a translatory manner in the securing position, at least in the removal direction. This ensures that the connecting element cannot be removed from the pole grip and, above all, that the connection cannot be released unintentionally is prevented. It goes without saying that the connecting element can definitely have some play in the securing position and is not completely fixed as long as it is not possible to remove the connecting element in the removal direction.

In order to further increase the ease of use, the longitudinal axis of the connecting element provided as the axis of rotation is preferably aligned parallel to the removal direction. Since both the removal direction and the insertion direction are aligned transversely to the longitudinal axis of the stick handle and to the insertion direction, the pivoting of the connecting element between the secured position and the release position can be achieved by simply moving the user's hand up and down along the stick handle .

In a preferred embodiment, the pole grip comprises a holding device which is set up to exert a holding force on the connecting element when the connecting element is inserted into the pole grip. The holding device preferably secures the connecting element in the direction of insertion when the connecting element is inserted into the pole grip. More preferably, the holding force acts on the connecting element in such a way that it counteracts removal of the connecting element against the direction of insertion and in the direction of removal. In this way it is achieved that the connecting element is held reliably in the pole grip. The holding device can be designed in such a way and/or the holding force can be dimensioned in such a way that the removal of the connecting element against the direction of insertion is not possible at all. However, the holding device and the holding force can also be designed in such a way that the connecting element cannot be released against the insertion direction under the normal forces occurring during use of the corresponding stick, but z. B. in the event of a fall, i.e. in the event of increased forces, can also be detached from the stick handle against the insertion direction.

The holding device preferably has at least one holding element which is mechanically engaged with the connecting element. In this way, in particular, the connecting element can be snapped into place with the retaining element in the pole grip. The connecting element is fixed in a form-fitting manner by the holding element.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the holding device has an elastic element connected to the holding element. The elastic element can be designed, for example, as a spring, in particular as a compression, tension or torsion spring and is arranged in a cavity in the stick handle and is supported on this. The elastic element exerts a force on the holding element and, via this, on the connecting element. Consequently, the mechanical holding force acting on the connecting element is defined via the elastic element.

In a preferred embodiment, the connecting element comprises a first magnetic element and the holding device comprises a second magnetic element which exerts a force of attraction on the first magnetic element. Preferably, this attraction counteracts a displacement of the connecting element against the direction of insertion and in the direction of removal. Thus, the first and the second magnetic element also bring about a holding force on the connecting element, which can be defined as desired by appropriate design of the magnetic elements.

It is obvious to the person skilled in the art that the holding device can comprise the holding element and the second magnet element as an alternative to one another or else in combination with one another. If only one of the holding element and the second magnetic element is provided, the holding force must be dimensioned to be correspondingly high. This has the disadvantage that with a correspondingly dimensioned holding element, increased forces are opposed, above all, to the insertion of the connecting element into the pole grip. If only the second magnetic element is used, correspondingly high forces stand in the way of removing the connecting element. Preferably, therefore, both the holding element and the first and second magnetic element are to be provided, which together bring about a sufficiently high holding force on the connecting element. Due to the distribution of the forces on the holding element and the magnetic elements, however, smaller forces counteract the insertion and removal of the connecting element. It goes without saying that the holding device can have any number of appropriately designed holding mechanisms, depending on the application and requirements.

The pole grip preferably comprises at least one securing means which essentially fixes the connecting element in the securing position in the removal direction, wherein the securing means is preferably designed as a projection. The securing means is preferably formed integrally with the pole grip. This ensures that the connecting element is reliably secured against displacement in the removal direction in the securing position.

This is further achieved in that the connecting element preferably has a section which is adjacent to the at least one securing means in the securing position and is released by the at least one securing means in the release position. Consequently, that section of the connecting element which is adjacent to the securing means in the securing position can bypass the securing means in the release position, so that it is possible to remove the connecting element from the pole grip.

In a preferred embodiment, the pole grip arrangement has a first opening for inserting the connecting element in the insertion direction and a second opening for removing the connecting element in the removal direction. This provides a stick grip in which the connecting element as described above can be easily inserted and easily removed.

Preferably the securing means extends partially into the second opening. The securing means extends into the second opening in such a way that it defines a section of the connecting element in the removal direction, which, however, can bypass the securing means in the release position. The result of this is that the securing means prevents the connecting element from being displaced in the second opening in the removal direction. At the same time, part of the second opening is left open, so that in the release position it is possible to move the connecting element in the removal direction.

In one embodiment, the second opening extends through the entire stick handle in the removal direction, so that in the release position the connecting element can be displaced in and counter to the removal direction and can be removed from the stick handle. In this case, the stick grip comprises a first and a second securing means, which fix the connecting element in the securing position in and counter to the removal direction. This ensures that the user - at will - the connecting element can be taken from the stick handle to the left or to the right, which further increases the ease of use.

The first opening is particularly preferably arranged in the pole grip in such a way that the connecting element is in the securing position during use of the pole grip arrangement. This is achieved in that the first opening is arranged at a level of the stick grip at which an upper end of the first opening is at the level of the connection between the user's thumb and forefinger. This means that the connecting element is in the securing position when the user's hand encloses the stick handle, as is customary in normal use of the respective stick. This offers the advantage that while the pole or the pole grip arrangement is in use, it is not possible for the hand strap to become detached from the pole grip.

Finally, the hand strap is connected to the connecting element in such a way that it can be displaced relative to the connecting element or that it is essentially fixed relative to the connecting element. This allows the pole grip arrangement according to the invention to be used both with hand straps that form a simple loop for the user's hand to pass through and with hand straps that are ergonomically adapted to the user's hand and are not easily removed from the hand or glove are to be solved.

Fig. 1

eine isometrische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Stockgriffanordnung, wobei das Verbindungselement mit dem Stockgriff verbunden ist;

Fig. 2

eine perspektivische Querschnittsansicht einer Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Stockgriffanordnung;

Fig. 3a-c

ist eine Querschnittsansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Stockgriffanordnung nach Fig. 2 mit dem Verbindungselement in drei verschiedenen Positionen relativ zum Stockgriff während des Einschiebevorgangs;

Fig. 4a, b

eine Seitenansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Stockgriffanordnung nach Fig. 1 mit dem Verbindungselement in der Sicherungsstellung und dem Verbindungselement in der Freigabestellung.

The invention is explained in detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings. Show it:

1

an isometric view of an embodiment of a stick handle assembly according to the invention, wherein the connecting element is connected to the stick handle;

2

a perspective cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the pole grip assembly according to the invention;

Fig. 3a-c

12 is a cross-sectional view of the stick grip assembly of the present invention 2 with the connecting element in three different positions relative to the pole grip during the insertion process;

Fig. 4a, b

a side view of the pole grip arrangement according to the invention 1 with the connecting element in the securing position and the connecting element in the release position.

1 shows part of a pole grip arrangement 1 according to the invention with a pole grip 4, which has an upper side 4a, an underside 4b, a front side 4c, a rear side 4d and a longitudinal axis L. On the underside 4b of the stick handle 4 there is an opening 6 which extends parallel to the longitudinal axis L into the stick handle 4 and serves to receive an upper end of a stick. Furthermore, a first opening 8 and a second opening 10 are formed in the pole grip 4 . The first opening 8 preferably extends from the rear side 4d of the stick grip 4 in an insertion direction X into the stick grip. The second opening 10 preferably extends counter to a removal direction Y into the pole grip. The removal direction Y is essentially aligned transversely to the insertion direction X, and both the insertion direction X and the removal direction Y are each aligned transversely to the longitudinal axis L of the stick handle 4 .

A connecting element 12 is accommodated in the pole grip 4 . In the state shown, the connecting element 12 is pushed into the pole grip 4 and is detachably connected to it. The connecting element 12 has a connecting section 14 and a holding section 16, which can be formed integrally or as separate elements. The connecting section 14 extends out of the pole grip 4 when the connecting element 12 is in the inserted state. Outside of the pole grip 4, the connecting section 14 forms a means for attaching a hand strap (not shown). For this purpose, the connecting section 14 is designed, for example, in the shape of a ring or a bow, so that a section of the hand strap can be passed through the connecting section 14 or can be attached to it. The holding portion 16 is received in the pole grip 4 and is engaged with corresponding means provided therein, as explained with reference to the following drawings. It's already over 1 it can be seen that the connecting element 12 in Insertion direction X can be inserted into the first opening 8 of the stick handle 4 and can be removed from the second opening 10 perpendicular to the insertion direction X and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L of the stick handle 4 in the removal direction Y.

A securing means 18 is provided, which preferably extends into the second opening 10 in the form of a projection. The securing means 18 can also form a lateral delimitation of the first opening 8 . The securing means 18 is preferably designed in such a way that it fixes the connecting element 12 essentially axially at least in the removal direction Y in a securing position. This is achieved, for example, in that a section of the connecting element 12 , here the connecting section 14 , is adjacent to the securing means 18 .

The pole grip 4, the securing means 18 and the connecting element 12 are also to be designed in such a way that the connecting element 12 can be removed from the pole grip 4 in the removal direction Y in a release position. For this purpose, the securing means 18 can, for example, only extend far enough into the second opening 10 that in the release position a section of the connecting element 12, here the connecting section 14, is not blocked by the securing means 18 but can bypass it and the connecting element 12 can be displaced permitted in removal direction Y.

As an alternative to in 1 In the embodiment shown, it is also possible for the second opening 10 to easily extend in the removal direction Y through the entire stick grip 4 from left to right. In this case, two securing means 18 are to be provided, which delimit the first opening 8 laterally and fix the connecting element 12 in the securing position in and counter to the removal direction Y. Such an embodiment enables the user to remove the connecting element 12 from the pole grip 4 to the left or to the right in or counter to the removal direction Y as desired.

In 2 A possible embodiment of the stick handle arrangement 1 according to the invention is shown in a perspective sectional view, with the illustrated section looking at the upper section of the stick handle 4 1 limited. As in 1 the connecting element 12 is accommodated in the pole grip 4 in the illustrated state, and the hand strap is not shown. Furthermore, a holding device 20 is provided in the pole grip 4 , which is set up to exert a holding force on the connecting element 12 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the retention device 20 includes a mechanical retention assembly and a magnetic retention assembly. The mechanical holding arrangement is formed by a holding element 22 and an elastic element 24 . The holding element 22 and the elastic element 24 are accommodated in a cavity 25 which is formed in the pole grip, is connected to the first opening 8 and is closed by a cover 5 . The elastic element 24 is formed by a spring which is supported on a receptacle in the pole grip 4 or, as shown, on the cover 5.

Furthermore, the connecting element 12 includes a first magnet element 26 and the pole grip 4 accommodates a second magnet element 28 which forms the magnetic holding arrangement. The first magnetic element 26 and the second magnetic element 28 attract each other magnetically. Alternatively, only one of the two elements 26 and 28 can be a magnet and the respective other element 26, 28 can be formed from a magnetic material, for example a metal. As illustrated, the first magnet element 26 can form the holding section 16 of the connecting element 12 .

The holding device 20 can also have only one of the two instead of a mechanical holding arrangement and a magnetic holding arrangement. Alternatively, any plurality of holding arrangements, which can be any combination of mechanical and magnetic holding arrangements, can be provided.

In the embodiment after 2 If the holding element 22 is lever-shaped, it is mounted in the pole grip 4 so that it can pivot about a pivot axis and is in engagement with the elastic element 24 . Depending on the arrangement and design of the holding device 20, the elastic element 24 can be formed, for example, by a tension, compression or torsion spring. The force caused by the elastic element 24 and acting on the holding element 22 acts via the holding element 22 as a compressive force on the connecting element 12, preferably on its holding section 16.

As shown, the holding element 22 and the pole grip 4 are designed in such a way that they receive the connecting element 12 in a form-fitting manner. In this way, the connecting element is in engagement with the pole grip 4 and the holding device 20 . On the one hand, this ensures that the connecting element 12 is securely accommodated in the pole grip 4 . At the same time, pivoting of the connecting element 12 about a longitudinal axis D of the connecting element 12 provided as the axis of rotation can be made possible. The longitudinal or rotational axis D preferably extends parallel to the removal direction Y.

As in 2 can be seen, a pivoting of the connecting element 12 z. This is possible, for example, in that the connecting element 12 comprises a substantially rotationally symmetrical holding section 16 which is accommodated in a corresponding recess in the pole grip 4 . The holding element 22 also has a section adjoining the holding section 16 which is preferably adapted to the outer surface of the holding element 16 . In this way, the cylindrical holding section 16 is at least partially enclosed by the stick grip 4 and the holding element 22 . However, the holding section 16 and thus the connecting element 12 can be pivoted relative to the pole grip 4 .

In an alternative embodiment, the entire connecting element 12 is not accommodated in the pole grip 4 such that it can be pivoted about the longitudinal or rotational axis D. Only a portion of the connecting element 12 is pivotable. For this purpose, for example, the connecting section 14 and the holding section 16 of the connecting element 12 are to be designed to be rotatable relative to one another. How out 2 can be seen, the substantially annular connecting portion 14 can this z. B. through an opening in the holding portion 16 and rotatably mounted in this. In this case, the holding section 16 can have any shape, in particular a non-rotationally symmetrical shape, while at least one section of the connecting element 12 can nevertheless be pivoted between a securing position and a release position. In any case, the connecting element 12, the pole grip 4 and the holding device 20 must be designed in such a way that at least one section of the connecting element 12 can be pivoted about the longitudinal or rotational axis D and the connecting element 12 can be displaced in the removal direction Y. This results in a large number of suitable design options for the person skilled in the art.

In the Figures 3a to 3c FIG. 12 shows the connection between the connecting element 12 and the pole grip 4 based on a cross-sectional view of a detail of the embodiment 2 presented in three steps.

According to Figure 3a the connecting element 12 is initially outside of the stick handle 4. The connecting element 12 is fed in the insertion direction X, preferably linearly, onto the first opening 8 in the stick handle 4. The movement required for this preferably corresponds to the movement that a user executes when he puts his hand on the stick handle 4 in order to grip it. The holding element 22 and the elastic element 24 are in an initial position in which the holding element 22 is pretensioned by the elastic element 24 . As can be seen, the stick grip 4 and the holding element 22 form a receptacle in the stick grip 4 that is adapted to the contour of the connecting element 12.

Next, the connecting element 12 is pushed into the first opening 8 in the direction of insertion X. As in Figure 3b As can be seen, a section of the connecting element 12, for example the holding section 16, pushes the holding element 22 of the holding device 20 out of the path of movement of the connecting element 12. In the illustrated embodiment, the holding element 22 is thereby pivoted and further pretensions the elastic element 24. For this purpose, the connecting element 12 and the holding element 22 have surfaces which interact with one another in such a way that the connecting element 12 and the holding element 22 can slide off one another.

Once the connecting element 12 according to 3c is inserted into the stick handle 4, the holding element 22 snaps against the previously generated prestressing of the elastic element 24, and the connecting element 12 is now in releasable engagement with the stick handle 4 and the holding device 20 contained therein. On the one hand, the connecting element 12 can be detachable by applying sufficiently high forces counter to the direction of insertion X, if this is desired and the holding element 22 is designed to permit such a movement. In any case, however, the connecting element 12 can be detached from the pole grip 4 in the release position by displacement in the removal direction Y.

If the connecting element 12 with the first magnetic element 26 is sufficiently close to the second magnetic element 28, a magnetic attraction force also acts on the connecting element 12, which supports the insertion of the connecting element 12 and thus increases the ease of use. This force of attraction also counteracts a removal of the connecting element 12 . For this purpose, the second magnetic element 28 is preferably arranged behind the connecting element 12 in the insertion direction X. If necessary, however, the second magnetic element 28 can be arranged at a suitable other location in sufficient proximity to accommodate the connecting element 12 in the pole grip 4 . It is also conceivable for a plurality of second magnet elements 28 to be provided in the stick grip 4 . It is also conceivable that at least one second magnet is formed in order to accommodate the connecting element 12 in the pole grip 4 .

In Figure 4a a section of the pole grip arrangement 1 according to the invention is shown in a side view. The connecting element 12 is in the securing position in which it is essentially fixed. As in Figure 4a As can be seen, the second opening 10, the securing means 18 and the connecting element 12 are designed in such a way that in the securing position shown, a section of the connecting element 12, for example the connecting section 14, is blocked translationally in the removal direction Y by the securing means 18. For this purpose, the securing means 18 is designed as a projection which protrudes into the second opening 10 so that it is in the path of movement of the connecting element 12 in the removal direction.

By pivoting at least a portion of the connecting element 12, z. B. the connecting portion 14 or the entire connecting element 12 about the longitudinal or rotational axis D, which extends perpendicular to the plane of the drawing, the connecting element 12 from the secured position Figure 4a to the release position Figure 4b emotional.

Again Figure 4b can be seen, the connecting section 14 of the connecting element 12 is now in a region of the second opening 10 which is not reached by the securing means 18 . The securing means 18 thus only extends so far into the second opening 10 that the connecting element 12 is in the release position can handle. As a result, the entire connecting element 12 can be removed in the removal direction Y (in Figures 4a and 4b perpendicular to the plane of the drawing) can be removed from the stick handle 4.

Finally are in the Figures 4a and 4b two different designs of hand straps 30 shown as an example. In Figure 4a a hand strap 30 is indicated, which consists of a substantially ring-shaped strap and forms a loop through which the user guides his hand. Such hand straps 30 are generally movable relative to the pole grip 4 and relative to the connecting element 12 . In Figure 4b a hand strap 30 is indicated, which is ergonomically adapted to the user's hand and is firmly connected to this or a glove to be worn, such as in FIG EP 1 970 105 A1 is described. Such hand straps 30 are generally fixed relative to the stick handle 4 and to the connecting element 12 .

In the latter hand straps 30, the connecting element 12 is in use in a position between the thumb and the forefinger of the user. If the user grips the pole grip 4 with his hand during use, the connecting element 12 is preferably located in the in Figure 4a shown backup position. To release the connection between the hand strap 30 and the stick handle 4, the user only has to move his hand downwards along the stick handle 4 or its longitudinal axis L, so that the connecting element 12 or a section thereof is moved into the release position. The user can now remove the connecting element 12 from the second opening 10 of the pole grip 4 by laterally displacing the connecting element 12 .

It is obvious that in this way a connection between the hand strap 30 and the stick handle 4 can be established and released again in the simplest and most comfortable way possible, above all without requiring complicated or ergonomically disadvantageous movements on the part of the user. Likewise, only small forces are required both for making and for releasing the connection. Nevertheless, a reliable connection between the hand strap and the pole grip is guaranteed.

Claims (15)

1. Pole handle arrangement (1) for hiking poles, trekking poles, Nordic Walking poles, ski poles, cross-country poles and the like, comprising a pole handle (4) and a hand strap (30),

   the hand strap (30) being connected to a connecting element (12) which can be inserted into the pole handle (4) in an insertion direction (X) and is releasably engaged with the pole handle (4),

   the connecting element (12) being designed and arranged in the pole handle (4) in a use position such that at least one portion of the connecting element (12) can be pivoted about a longitudinal axis (D) of the connecting element (12) between a securing position and a release position and, in the release position, the connecting element (12) can be moved in a removal direction (Y) and removed from the pole handle (4), the longitudinal axis (D) of the connecting element (12) having the same orientation in relation to the pole handle (4) in the securing position and in the release position and the removal direction (Y) extending substantially transversely to the insertion direction (X), characterised in that, during use, the user's hand is to be guided short distances downward or upward along the pole handle in order to pivot the connecting element between the securing position and the release position, and the removal direction (Y) is arranged substantially from left to right or vice versa from the user's viewpoint and in relation to the pole handle (4).
2. Pole handle arrangement (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the insertion direction (X) and the removal direction (Y) each extend substantially transversely to a longitudinal axis (L) of the pole handle (4).
3. Pole handle arrangement (1) according to either claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the connecting element (12) is substantially translationally fixed in the securing position.
4. Pole handle arrangement (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the longitudinal axis (D) of the connecting element (12) provided as an axis of rotation is oriented in parallel with the removal direction (Y).
5. Pole handle arrangement (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pole handle (4) comprises a holding device (20) which is designed to exert a holding force on the connecting element (12) when the connecting element (12) is inserted into the pole handle (4).
6. Pole handle arrangement (1) according to claim 5, characterised in that the holding device (20) secures the connecting element (12) in the insertion direction (X) when the connecting element (12) is inserted into the pole handle (4).
7. Pole handle arrangement (1) according to either claim 5 or claim 6, characterised in that the holding device (20) has at least one holding element (22) which is mechanically engaged with the connecting element (12).
8. Pole handle arrangement (1) according to claim 7, characterised in that the holding device (20) has a resilient element (24) connected to the holding element (22).
9. Pole handle arrangement (1) according to any of claims 5 to 8, characterised in that the connecting element (12) comprises a first magnetic element (26) and the holding device (20) comprises a second magnetic element (28) which exerts an attractive force on the first magnetic element (26).
10. Pole handle arrangement (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pole handle (4) comprises at least one securing means (18) which substantially fixes the connecting element (12) in the securing position in the removal direction (Y), the securing means (18) preferably being designed as a projection.
11. Pole handle arrangement (1) according to claim 10, characterised in that the connecting element (12) has a portion which adjoins the at least one securing means (18) in the securing position and is released from the at least one securing means (18) in the release position.
12. Pole handle arrangement (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pole handle arrangement (1) has a first opening (8) for inserting the connecting element (12) in the insertion direction (X) and a second opening (10) for removing the connecting element (12) in the removal direction (Y), the securing means (18) preferably extending partially into the second opening (10).
13. Pole handle arrangement (1) according to claim 12, characterised in that the second opening (10) extends through the entire pole handle (4) in the removal direction (Y) such that, in the release position, the connecting element (12) can be moved in and counter to the removal direction (Y) and removed from the pole handle (4), the pole handle (4) comprising a first and a second securing means (18) which fix the connecting element (12) in the securing position in and counter to the removal direction (Y).
14. Pole handle arrangement (1) according to either claim 12 or claim 13, characterised in that the first opening (8) is arranged in the pole handle (4) such that the connecting element (12) is in the securing position when the pole handle arrangement (1) is in use.
15. Pole handle arrangement (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the hand strap (30) is connected to the connecting element (12) such that it can be moved relative to the connecting element (12) or such that it is substantially fixed relative to the connecting element (12).

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