JP3285578B2 - An assembly system on the sole of a brace related to shoe use - Google Patents

Abstract

The mounting system comprises, at least one interlock (7) and means for fixing and positioning the device on the sole. In the case of cycling footwear, such a sole, of the universal type, allows most existing toe-clip mean to be fitted.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of shoes, and relates to a system that allows for the assembly of a brace on a sole associated with the use of the shoe, and obviously, a brace piece,
It also relates to a shoe and a sole with its assembly system.

Thus, for example, in the field of sports shoes, in particular for cycling, there is a clip which is fastened to the sole, which can connect the shoe to the pedal. The sole has a shape that depends on the type of wedge to be anticipated, so the user must select the shoe associated with the available wedge brace. If the user has access to several types of wedges, he must anticipate any different shoe pairs.

It is an object of the present invention to overcome this drawback and to provide a shoe in which the sole is "universal", i.e. it is adaptable to different types of clips and / or additional pieces of equipment used as intermediate surfaces. To provide.

Such a sole can accommodate other types of equipment depending on the field of use of the spike, such as a golf shoe or a soccer shoe.

According to the invention, it comprises at least two assembly structures, the first of which consists of at least one fitting, the second one being implemented after the first one, for positioning and positioning the brace on the sole. Consists of immobilization.

The use of a fit, preferably located at the front of the sole, improves the difficulty of assembly in areas where the sole has a very small thickness. This fit allows for quick positioning of the brace on the sole and limits the contact between the two elements.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fit comprises a mortise in front of the sole pad and a bayonet-shaped projection in the front section of the wedge brace.

The brace can be placed on the sole while the two parts can be clamped together, which enhances assembly and limits peeling and separation problems.

According to the invention, the means for positioning and immobilizing the wedging device on the pad preferably comprises a nut buried in the thickness of the sole, said nut cooperating with a screw tightened in a recess in said device. I do. Other means such as locks, catches, and even click stops or snap-fit devices can be envisioned.

According to the invention, the sole has a depression in the main section of the pad for positioning and receiving the brace. The recess preferably has lateral openings located on either side of the pad.
The aperture cooperates with an ear located on the brace, thus providing some additional longitudinal locking system. These lateral openings are also advantageous in that they provide an additional wedging effect on the pedal directly using suitable devices.

The invention also relates to a brace piece provided in the assembly system.

These pieces comprise, on the one hand, an assembly comprising a bayonet-shaped projection designed to be integrated into the mortise of the sole and, on the other hand, for example, in the case of a screw and nut assembly, a recess for the passage of a screw. Including means.

According to a first embodiment, the prosthetic piece consists of an integral element with lateral ears provided for filling the lateral openings for security.
This piece forms a pad and can be used for walking. The piece can also accommodate an accessory such as a cycling wedge that can be coupled to it using, for example, a clamping screw.

According to another embodiment, the brace piece comprises an integral section mounted at the level of the lateral opening of the sole and a lateral groove used for wedging for cycling shoes.

According to another embodiment of the invention, in the field of cycling shoes, the prosthetic piece has two sections, one of which is provided with a mating projection, the other of which is adjustable, the lateral opening of the sole. At the level, which is designed to wedge the pedals. Preferably the adjustable section includes two longitudinal slots,
Said hole is located on the hole of the fixed section. At the same time, it is possible to secure both sections to both sides of the sole with clamping screws in these holes.

According to another embodiment of the invention, the cycling equipment section comprises, in addition to a fastening hole in the sole, a longitudinal elongate hole, said elongate hole being arranged between the movable metal part sole and the equipment. It cooperates with the parts and is used to adjustably secure the self-contained wedge element.

According to an additional embodiment of the invention, the pads of the sole do not have a rim for accommodating the pieces forming the pads, said pieces being, in addition to the above-mentioned assembly system, a French patent.
It has a transverse groove for cooperating with a pedal of the type described in FT-A-25267480 and FR-A-26205412.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to examples, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims.

 FIG. 1 shows the sole of the invention as viewed from below.

FIG. 2 is an embodiment of a brace piece designed to be applied to a sole pad viewed from below.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view taken on line 3-3 of the piece of FIG. 2 mounted on the sole of FIG.

FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of a two-section orthosis piece viewed from below.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional view on line 5-5 of the two-section piece of FIG. 4 mounted on the sole.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of another embodiment of the brace piece viewed from below.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the brace piece of FIG. 6 taken along line 7-7 mounted on the sole.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the metal piece integrated with the brace shown in FIG. 6 taken along line 7-7.

 FIG. 9 is a plan view of another brace piece as viewed from below.

 FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 10-10 of FIG.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of a brace piece that cooperates with a pedal with rails.

 FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 12-12 of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the sole 1 of the present invention is a sole having a traditional profile that is combined with an upper skin, not shown, to form a cycling shoe.

This sole 1 is traditionally composed of a pad 2 at the level of the front section and a heel 3 at the rear. The pad 2 and the heel 3 are connected by a beam 4 designed to improve stiffness.

The pad 2 has a depression 5 which is somewhat elliptical, is located within the thickness of the sole and is defined by a peripheral edge 6. This recess accommodates various types of appliances and is provided with positioning means. If it is a cycling shoe,
Toe selected according to the desired wedging means
Consists of clips. This embodiment will be described later.

The assembly system for the various pieces of the brace on the sole consists of a fitting part 7 arranged at the front end of the recess 5 and said piece. The fit includes a somewhat rectangular mortise 8 in the sole. The hole is located at the level of the peripheral edge 6 so as to cross the center line XX 'of the sole. This burrow 8 passes completely through the sole and ends at the top. In the piece of the brace, the fitting has a shape similar to the shape of a bayonet joint.

The assembly system is completed by a device for tightening and immobilizing some of the appliances. The immobilizing device is provided behind the fitting and comprises, for example, a nut embedded in the sole thickness. The nut 10 is arranged on the opposite side of the fitting 7 at the level of the rear end of the depression 5. The central part of the pad 2 and the depression 5 is composed of three nuts 11 arranged in a triangle,
Includes 12 and 13 assembly. The base of this triangle is both nuts 12
And defined by 13. This base is the center line X of the sole
It is arranged across X 'and is placed rearward on the heel 3 side. The apex of the triangle is defined by a nut 11 arranged in front. The apex is a fitting part 7 and nuts 12 and 13
Is located approximately in the middle between the lines connecting
It is almost in the middle of 11.

Furthermore, the recess 5 includes two side openings 14, which are located on the periphery 6 and are located directly behind the nuts 12, 13. These openings 14 are used for certain types of appliances in connection with wedge means provided within the thickness of the sole (see FIG. 3).

FIGS. 2 to 12 show various types of wedge fittings, not limited to those described above, for positioning and locking in the recess 5. These pieces of the orthosis constitute the wedging and / or securing means suitably associated with the pedal. They have dimensions that fit in the depressions 5.

The various pieces of the brace include the elements of the fitting 7 made from bayonet-shaped projections 15 arranged at the level of the front end. Said protrusion is buried in the mortise 8 of the sole and is designed to lock in said position. Various hole-shaped depressions are uniformly and suitably provided on these prosthetic pieces to complete the tightening on the sole. The mounting is effected by means of screws which cooperate with the buried nuts 10, 11, 12, 13 or parts of said nuts.

2 and 3 show a first embodiment of this appliance piece. This piece 16 is obtained by injection molding a PVC-type plastic material. It is substantially elliptical and may include open cells at the top to gain weight. The lower part has a set of transverse streaks 17 or spikes, said streaks designed to facilitate contact with the ground or positioning of the wedge elements. The projection 15 is centered at the tip and four holes 18, 19, 20, 21 are provided on its surface, each of which is associated with one of the burial nuts 10, 11, 12, 13 of the sole. The piece 16 also has a lateral opening 14 arranged on the periphery 6 of the recess 5.
Includes two side ear pieces 22 designed to be implanted therein.

The positioning of the appliance piece in the recess 5 is performed by mating the front projection 15 into the mortise 8 of the sole. By toggling the piece at the bottom of the recess 5, the protrusion 15
Front section is blocked in the mortise 8 (third
See figure). The piece 16 is held in contact with the bottom of the recess 5,
The assembly on the sole 1 is completed by tightening the screws 100 and the nuts 10, 11, 12, 13 placed in the holes 18, 19, 20, 21, respectively. The ear 22 is merged with the lateral opening 14. The thickness of the piece 16 is such that it can fill the depression 5 of the sole. It works as a pad.

This type of piece can level the lower surface of the sole. The sole thus mounted allows the user to walk normally. Furthermore, the assembly screws, which are provided uniformly on the surface, make it possible to tighten at least one wedge fastener C1, as shown in dash-dot lines in FIG. The wedge element protrudes from the underside of the source 1. These wedge elements can be of any type and for clamping, preferably the intermediate piece 16
Three central holes 19, 20, 21 and three nuts 11,
Use 12, 13.

According to another embodiment shown in the left frame of FIG. 3, the piece 16 includes a transverse groove 23. The width of this groove 23 is the peripheral edge 6 of the sole 1.
And the width of the lateral opening 14 arranged at the same position. It is used as a direct positioning and wedging means for the sole on the pedal. In that case, the pieces of the brace 16 are used without additional wedge fittings.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show another type of brace integrated into the recess 5 of the sole. This part 24 has two sections,
That is, it comprises a front section 25 and a rear section 26.

The front section 25 has a projection 15 and a nut 1 on the sole
Three assembly holes 27, 28, 29 to fit 1, 12, 13 respectively
With. The hole 27 is located approximately at the center axis of the body of the part 25. Both holes 28, 29 are arranged laterally in the recess 30, open rearward and closed laterally by rims 31, 32. The lower surface of the part 25 designed to contact the ground preferably has a set of lateral grooves 33. The part 23 must be locked in the front section of the recess 5 by means of the projection 15 and a fastening screw integral with the front hole 27 which fits the nut 11. The part 25 is fixed and fills only one section of the depression 5. The lateral rims 31, 32 terminate in front of the lateral openings 14 in the sole. The rear section 26 of the piece of the brace 24 is designed to be partially integrated within the recess 30 of the front counterpart 25. This rear section
26 is smaller than the unfilled space of the depression 5. It has two longitudinal slots 34, 35 and has a transverse groove 36 at the rear. The elongated holes 34, 35 are designed to be located exactly on the holes 28, 29 of the front section 25 and on the nuts 12, 13 of the sole. The fastening screw 100 'allows several sections to be assembled between them. Slots 34, 35
Allows the position of the part 26 in the recess 5 to be adjusted. This position adjustment can be made from front to back and at an angle. Thus, the lateral groove 36 used to wedge the shoe on the pedal can be positioned according to the user's choice without practically any constraint. In all cases, this lateral groove 36 fits into the lateral opening 14 arranged in the sole. Thus, wedging components are provided that are integrated into the sole to allow the user to walk normally. For this embodiment, it will be appreciated that the nut 10 located at the rear end of the recess 5 is not used.

 FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the brace piece.

The overall shape and dimensions of this piece 37 of the brace are shown in FIG.
Match them. FIG. 6 is enlarged to clearly show the details of the structure.

The body of the piece 37 extends to the front by the projection 15 of the fitting and has on both sides two ears 38 designed to be buried in the opening 14 arranged in the rim 6 of the sole. The prosthetic piece 37 is designed to completely fill the depression 5. It passes through the tightening screw 100, so the sole nut 1
It has four assembly holes 39, 40, 41, 42 which are respectively arranged to fit 0, 12, 13, 11. The prosthetic piece 37 also comprises four longitudinal slots 4 arranged on lines parallel to each other.
It has 3, 44, 45 and 46. These elongated holes terminate in depressions 47. The depression is arranged on the upper surface of the piece 37, and its outline is shown by a broken line. This depression 47 is designed to receive a sliding metal plate 48 arranged between the bottom of the depression 5 of the sole 1 and the brace piece 37. This metal plate 48 shown in FIG. 8 has threaded holes 49, 50, 51, 52 which are arranged so as to face the elongated holes 43, 44, 45, 46 of the piece 37. Is done. A pair of holes 43-49, 44-50, 45-51, and 46-52 can be used by tightening wedge accessories C2 and C'2 with fixing screws 100 "attached. Ingredient
C2, C2 'protrude from the brace piece 37 under the sole. Their position can be adjusted as needed over the length of the slots 43-46. An opening 53 is provided at the level of the assembly hole 41 in order to make the plate 48 slidable in the wedge 47.
48 core sections are arranged.

9 to 10 show a brace piece 55 of the same type as described above with reference to FIGS. But wedge fitting C3 is different. Because it is integral with the depression 56 arranged on the underside. The depth of the depression 56 is accessory C3
Is at least equal to the height of the device so that the user can normally walk on the brace piece used as the pad.

FIGS. 11 and 12 show another brace piece suitable for the sole 1 provided at least on the front section of the pad, without the rim 6.

The prosthetic piece 60 is housed in the recess 5 and used as a pad. It also has a transverse groove 61 arranged as a hollow section with respect to the sole 1, which is used as a recess for the rail 62 shown in the thin dashed line in FIG. These rails 62 are in French patent FR-A
Part of the tightening device for the sole on the pedal as detailed in -256748 and FR-A-260412.

Some embodiments of the above brace pieces are exemplary and anticipate other types of parts that may be used directly as wedge attachments or used to secure a built-in wedge fastening means. It is quite possible to do.

While the structure of the above means is particularly suitable for cycling shoes, other fields of application (golf, soccer, etc.) where wedge means are replaced by spikes etc. are also foreseen.
In all cases, the shoe can be adapted as required according to wedge fittings or equivalent. The shoe is thus versatile as it can adapt to various wedge fastening means or equivalents. Said shoes enable a quick, simple and efficient renovation of the wedge structure.

A shoe fitted with such a universal sole is preferably suggested for the choice of at least two different pieces of wedge brace. Thus, it is possible to fit an appliance that is compatible with the available appliances. The user does not need to change the entire shoe when using different materials.

Reference numerals inserted after the technical elements described in the claims are merely for facilitating the understanding of the above-mentioned elements, and do not limit the scope thereof.

Continuation of the front page (58) Field surveyed (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A43B 5/14 A43B 13/14-13/36 A43C 15/00 A43D 25/06 A43D 86/00

Claims (10)

(57) [Claims] 1. An assembling system for a shoe piece related to the use of a shoe on a sole, said assembling system having a mortise (8) located in the sole (1) at the front section of the pad (2). , A first assembly comprising at least one fitting (7), said mortise being a bayonet-shaped projection (15) located at the front end of the brace.
And the assembly system further comprises a second structure comprising a nut (10-13) buried within the thickness of the sole and a hole in the brace for passing screws. Assembly system. 2. The system according to claim 2, further comprising a depression (5) in the larger section of the pad (2) for receiving a brace. 3. The assembly system according to claim 2, wherein the recess (5) has lateral openings (14) on both sides. 4. On the one hand, at one end is provided a bayonet-shaped projection (15) which constitutes a first assembled structure, and on the other hand, a plurality of screws for fixing said device on the sole. The wedge and / or wedge for an assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises:
Or a fastening piece for tightening. 5. An integral element (16) with ears (22) designed to be buried in the lateral opening (14) of the depression (5), said element (16) as a walking pad or 5. An orthosis piece according to claim 4, wherein the piece is used as a receiving element for a self-contained accessory, such as a pedal toe clip. 6. An integral element (16) provided with a lateral groove (23) used as a wedging means on the pedal, said groove being located at the level of a lateral opening (14) of the depression (5). The piece of an orthosis according to claim 4, characterized in that: 7. A method according to claim 1, wherein the first section is a fixed section and the second section is a fixed section.
5), and the other section (26), on the other hand, a transverse groove (3
6), on the other hand, are provided with longitudinal elongated holes (34, 35), each of which is provided with a hole (28,
29. The brace piece according to claim 19, wherein the brace can be placed on the sole and adjustably fix the fixing section on the sole by means of a clamping screw. 8. In addition to the fastening holes on the sole, longitudinal elongated holes (43,44,45,45) cooperating with the movable metal plate (48).
46), characterized in that said elongated holes are arranged between said sole (1) and said component (37) and are used to adjustably fix a self-contained clamping element. A piece of the brace of any of the preceding claims. 9. An orthosis piece according to claim 4, including a transverse groove (6) used for accommodating a clamping rail on a pedal, for example. 10. A shoe with a universal sole provided with the assembly system according to claim 1 for tightening a brace piece according to any one of claims 4 to 9.