JPH06292604A - Snowshoes - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To produce snowshoes capable of walking sideways steadily in an inclined plane by installing a fixing element for securing user's shoes in a central part of the snowshoes including a mesh plane, arranged to be freely movable about the longitudinal axis. CONSTITUTION: Snowshoes 1 are provided with a mesh plane P of roughly symmetrical, a peripheral wall 3 surrounding an inner plane 4, a main body 2 supporting a fixing element 5 for securing the user's shoes 6. The fixing element 5 comprises a plate 10 including a front clasp 11 and rear clasp 12 and is movable arranged relative to the snowshoes main body 2 along the two axes, i.e., lateral (XX') and longitudinal (YY'). In the central part of the mesh plane 4 there is provided a lengthwise space 17, in which a support member 18 is housed rotatably about the longitudinal axis YY'. At front of the central space 17 stretching forward, a front space 170 is provided.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improved snowshoe, and more particularly to an improved method for setting shoes on the snowshoe,
It relates to the improvement of performance and usability of Kanjiki.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Kanjiki has been used for hundreds of years by Scandinavian people to travel on snow, and has been known since ancient times. And until now, Kanjiki is
It has been used by civilians and soldiers of the Alps Corps for practical or military purposes to walk in the snow when they need to move on a daily basis.

However, nowadays, the snowshoe is used among people who enjoy sports such as going out for a walk, walking, or competing. However, people who enjoy sports use this tool for entertainment,
Increasingly demanding materials for the materials used are escalating. In fact, the products currently on the market do not satisfy their full satisfaction. Especially when walking sideways on slopes and when traveling on crushed and hardened snow or frozen snow, current products do not provide complete satisfaction.

It is an object of the present invention to improve the performance and ease of use of a snowshoe, and in particular to improve the method of setting shoes on the snowshoe.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, it has a mesh-like plane,
A sword guard that also includes a fastener for fixing a user's shoe, characterized in that the fastener is connected to the mesh plane so as to rotate laterally about the vertical axis. Is provided.

Several arrangements are conceivable, according to one arrangement, the longitudinal axis is arranged on a plane which is substantially symmetrical to the snowshoe. According to another arrangement, the vertical axis is arranged obliquely with respect to the above plane.

According to a complementary feature, the fixture is
It is connected to a support body movably mounted on a mesh-shaped plane about the horizontal axis. According to a more desirable arrangement, the lower edges of the two wall surfaces on the side surfaces inside the frame of the support project below the lower surface of the snowshoe.

According to another characteristic, the fixture is arranged so as to rotate upward with respect to the support body about a horizontal axis provided on the vertical axis.

On the other hand, according to a preferred embodiment, the horizontal axis is located above the upper surface of the snowshoe and the vertical axis is located below the upper surface.

While the invention has various other features and several advantages that will be apparent from the description that follows, with reference to the accompanying drawings. Ah However, these drawings are shown as examples only and are not limiting.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

A general snowshoe 1 is a plane P formed in a substantially symmetrical mesh (mesh) for fixing shoes.
Is formed of a main body 2 including a peripheral wall surface 3 surrounding the inner flat surface 4 and also including an inner wall surface that supports a fixture 5 for fixing the shoe 6 of the user. The shape of the body described above is generally elongated, with its rear part becoming thinner like a tail 7, while the front part is warped upwards and the tip is quite pointed and has the shape of a hook.

The inner wall surface and the body form a lower surface 9 in contact with snow. This allows the user to walk without getting caught in the snow. This is possible because of the large surface area to support. It should be noted here that, according to the present invention, the fixture 5 for fixing the shoe 6 has two shafts, namely a first shaft, a so-called horizontal axis XX 'and a second shaft, a so-called vertical axis YY. It is to be movable with respect to the main body 2 of the snowshoe along the ‘. And, more conveniently, the fixture 5 having a base point comprises a device for holding the shoe, namely a plate 10 containing a front clasp 11 and a rear clasp 12. The plate 10 is movable, that is, movable. Therefore, the toe 60 of the shoe
Is fixed with a front clasp, while its heel portion 61 can be fixed with a pivoting rear clasp 120 with a locking lever 121. The plate 10 has a suitable hardness and extends in the longitudinal direction. The plate includes an upper support 13 for mounting the shoe sole. As will be appreciated, the position of the rear clasp 120 is preferably adjustable by providing a series of locking holes 15 on the sides. On the other hand, the tie beam of post-retaining money is also provided with two lateral holes 16a and 16b. The use of these lateral holes ensures that fine adjustments can be made to the length of the shoe.

From the point of view of desirable arrangement, the horizontal axis X
X'is arranged on the vertical axis YY '. This horizontal axis XX 'is
When not in use, it is perpendicular to the plane P of symmetry, but on the other hand, it is desirable that the vertical axis YY 'does not fall outside the range of the plane P described above. Therefore, the horizontal axis X
X'is located slightly above the upper surface 90 of the mesh plane 4, while the vertical axis YY 'will be slightly below said plane 90. Therefore, as can be clearly seen especially from FIG. 3, the plate 10 is
It can be axially rotated vertically along 1 and R2 and laterally along R3 and R4.

A vertically long space 1 at the center of the mesh plane 4.
7 is provided. A support 18 that rotates about the vertical axis YY 'is housed in the space. Forward A
In front of the central space 17 extending towards V there is a front space 170. Therefore, when the plate 10 rotates about its axis, its tip and at the same time the toe of the shoe enter into the space. This support 18 is almost rectangular,
The periphery, that is, the side surface, is surrounded by two vertical wall surfaces 19 and 20, and the front and rear are surrounded by two vertical wall surfaces 21 and 22. There is one hole in the latter two wall surfaces 21 and 22.
That is, the front hole 23 and the rear hole 24 are provided so as to be aligned on the same axis. When the two rotary shafts 25 and 26 attached to the frame (main body) 2 of the mesh plane are set in these holes respectively, the vertical axis YY 'is formed. On the other hand, at the front end of the support 18 described above,
Two projecting portions 27, 28 are provided on the side surface. These protruding portions 27, 28 extend upwards and are respectively 1
It has holes 270 and 280 respectively. These holes are for fitting the shaft 29 of the plate 10. Axis 29
Is set in these holes, a horizontal axis XX 'is formed which vertically rotates along R1 and R2. What should be noted here is that if the shaft 29 is arranged at a position lower than the toe 30 of the shoe by a certain distance D rearward, the rotation axis XX ′ is located near the metatarsal bone and supports the snowshoe. It is convenient because it makes it easier. On the other hand, according to a complementary feature of the invention, the height H of the side wall surfaces 19, 20 is considerably higher, so that the edges 190, 200 of the protruding parts to the lower part are lower than the lower surface 9 of the mesh plane 4. Is also protruding. This is especially clearly understood in FIGS. 2, 4 and 5. Also, the lower edge 190 of the side wall,
Reference numeral 200 projects below a plane P1 formed by the lower edge 30 of the wall surface 3 of the snowshoe body.

Obviously, as shown in FIG. 9 as an example, even if the vertical axis YY 'is arranged obliquely with respect to the vertical plane P of the symmetrical shape of the snowshoe, the scope of the present invention. Does not deviate from.

Of course, it is possible that the shoe fixing device is different from that of the present invention. On the other hand, as shown diagrammatically in FIG. 10, it is also possible to mount the fixing device to the snowshoe in such a way that only lateral movements are possible.

The embodiments described and illustrated above are given by way of example only, and the present invention is not limited thereto. It goes without saying that the present invention covers all equivalent techniques and combinations thereof.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 is a view from above of a snowshoe according to the invention, FIG.

FIG. 2 is a side view of a snowshoe according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a snowshoe equipped with a movable device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a partial vertical sectional view showing a snowshoe of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV of FIG. 2, showing a snowshoe in contact with a horizontal snow surface.

6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV of FIG. 2, showing a snowshoe in contact with a slope.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing details of a method of fixing shoes.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing details of a method of fixing shoes.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another embodiment of a snowshoe according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another embodiment of a snowshoe according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Kanjiki 2 Main body 4 Mesh (mesh) plane (inner plane) 5 Fixture P Symmetrical plane YY 'Vertical axis

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A fixture (5) for setting a user's shoe (6) having a substantially symmetrical plane (P) including a mesh plane, said fixture (5). , Vertical axis (Y
A snowshoe, characterized in that it is connected to said mesh plane (4) so that it can rotate about Y '). 2. A snowshoe according to claim 1, characterized in that the longitudinal axis (YY ') is arranged in the plane (P). 3. The snowshoe according to claim 1, characterized in that the vertical axis (YY ') is arranged obliquely with respect to the plane (P). 4. The fixture (5) has the vertical axis (YY ').
The swashbread according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that it is connected to a support (18) movably mounted on the mesh plane (4) around. 5. On the support surface forming said support (18), the lower edges (190, 200) of the two side walls (19, 20) are the lower surface (9,
The snowshoe according to claim 4, characterized in that it projects below P1). 6. The fixture (5) is arranged so as to rotate upwards with respect to the support (18) about a horizontal axis (XX ′). A snowshoe according to any one of 1 to 5. 7. The horizontal axis (XX ′) is the plane (P).
7. The snowshoe according to claim 6, characterized in that it is located above the vertical axis (YY ') provided above. 8. The horizontal axis (XX ') is located above the upper surface (90) of the snowshoe, while the vertical axis (YY') is located below the upper surface. The swordfish according to claim 7, which is characterized by being present. 9. An elongate plate (10) for mounting the shoe (6) on the fixture (5), the plate carrying the transverse axis (XX ') on the support (18). The support (1) is movably connected as a center.
9. A snowshoe according to claim 8, characterized in that 8) is assembled to rotate in the mesh plane about the longitudinal axis (YY ').