JPS5823047B2 - horseshoes - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a horseshoe integrally provided with a cushioning material.

As is well known, horseshoes are worn to protect the hoof, but since the horseshoes used in the past are made of hard material, mainly metal, they do not absorb the impact of landing directly onto the hoof. Since Uke transmits the force to the legs, the impact on the hooves and legs is extremely strong and has the disadvantage of adversely affecting the joints of the legs.

In view of such problems with conventional horseshoes, the present invention forms grooves on the lower surface of the horseshoe body, and fills the grooves with a cushioning material made of a strong material with elasticity such as rubber or soft synthetic resin. To provide a horseshoe which is provided with a cushioning part to alleviate the shock generated when landing, and which also bites into the ground well to prevent slippage and ensure stable landing, thereby protecting the hoof and leg. Furthermore, the present invention prevents the loosening of the nail driven into the hoof by forming a nail hole through the buffer portion formed above, and prevents the horseshoe from rattling when worn, thereby effectively preventing damage to the hoof. We are here to provide you with horseshoes.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in conjunction with illustrative embodiments, and other features will be explained in detail.

Figure 1 is a plan view of the horseshoe according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a bottom view, and Figure 3 is an enlarged partially cutaway cross-sectional view taken along the line ■-■ in Figure 1. The code 1 indicates the horseshoe body, 2
shows a buffer portion filled and buried in the groove 4 formed on the lower surface 3 of the horseshoe.

In this embodiment, the groove 4 is formed along the entire length of the lower surface 3 of the horseshoe main body 1, and has a depth equal to that of the main body 1.
The depth of the groove is approximately + of the wall thickness, and the central portion of both side wall surfaces is raised to have a chevron-shaped cross section, and the protrusions 4', 4 are formed over the entire length of the groove.
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In the horseshoe body 1, a plurality of through holes 6 are formed at required intervals from the upper surface 5 to the grooves 4, and the upper opening of each of these through holes is enlarged in diameter 6'. be.

The buffer section 2 is formed by forming the grooves 4 and the through holes 6 in the horseshoe body, and then filling the grooves 4 with a resilient and tough buffer material such as molten rubber or soft synthetic resin, and solidifying the same. At this time, it is also allowed to flow from the grooves into the communicating through holes 6, filling the insides of the through holes and the enlarged diameter portions 6' of the upper openings thereof, and solidifying them as one body.

The buffer portion 2 provided in the groove 4 and the through hole 6 in this manner is a protrusion 4' provided on both side wall surfaces of the groove.

4' so as not to fall off, and the part that flows into the through hole 6 firmly holds the horseshoe main body 1.

By the way, the buffer part 2 can be attached to the horseshoe main body by molding the buffer part separately in advance and fitting it into the groove 4, or by using an adhesive. However, as is well known, when horseshoes are worn, they not only bear the full weight of the horse's body, but also bear a load greater than their body weight when they land, so simply fitting them into the grooves will not hold the horse's weight. It is impossible to do so.

Furthermore, the buffer section 2 of the present invention is made of an elastic material, and therefore expands and contracts due to the impact upon landing, making it unsuitable for fixing with adhesive, and making it difficult to ensure sufficient retention. .

In contrast to such a method of fixing the buffer part 2, the integration by flowing the buffer material into the through hole 6 of the present invention is reliable as a means of fixing the buffer part 2 to the groove 4, and is easy to form.

In particular, the diameter of the opening of the through hole 6 is expanded, and the diameter of the portion that flows into the hole is expanded, thereby preventing the buffer portion 2 from being pulled out to the lower surface side, thereby reliably holding the buffer portion 2 inside the groove 4. I can do it.

Further, when landing or kicking off, a force is applied that tries to move the buffer part 2 in the longitudinal direction of the groove, that is, in the front and back direction when it is attached, but this movement is blocked by the part flowing into the through hole. Therefore, falling off caused by this type of movement can be effectively prevented.

It is appropriate that the buffer part 2 be filled and buried in the groove 4 so that it is flush with the lower surface 3 of the horseshoe body, or that it is slightly raised. It is appropriate to make it slightly raised from 5 or flush with it.

In the figure, 1 is a nail hole for attaching the horseshoe configured as described above, and the nail hole is formed so as to penetrate the buffer part 2 embedded in the groove 4 and vertically through the horseshoe main body 1. be done.

Then, as shown in the figure, holes are bored at appropriate intervals while avoiding the through holes 6.

Incidentally, reference numeral 8 denotes an iron lip formed in a rising shape at the front end of the horseshoe body.

The horseshoe according to the present invention is constructed as described above, and is mounted by bringing the upper surface 5 into contact with the hoof and fixing it with a nail driven through the nail hole 7.

In this case, the nail is driven through the buffer part 2 so that its head is buried against the elasticity of the buffer part, so there is good adhesion between the horseshoe body and the hoof, and moreover, the nail is driven through the buffer part 2 so that it is buried in the head against the elasticity of the buffer part. Since this buffer absorbs looseness, a stable wearing condition can be obtained at all times, which is effective in protecting the hoof.

Since the horseshoe of the present invention has the buffer section on the lower surface of the main body 1, that is, on the ground surface, it is possible to reduce the impact upon landing, and the part filled in the through hole 6 by the impact received by the buffer section. is pressed upward every time it lands, and its enlarged upper part swells up on the top surface 5 of the horseshoe body 1, so this bulge comes into direct contact with the hoof, creating a secondary cushioning effect. This is extremely effective in protecting the hooves and legs, as the impact on the hooves and legs is reduced.

In addition to this cushioning effect, when landing, the cushioning section 2 is compressed and depressed by the mud on the ground, so the lower surface of the horseshoe body digs into the ground, which causes Slip can be effectively prevented.

The horseshoe main body 1 may be made of iron as in conventional horseshoes, but if it is extruded from an aluminum alloy material in consideration of the formation of the grooves 4, it will be easier to manufacture.

That is, an aluminum alloy is formed into a configuration through a die having an opening shape as shown in the cross section of FIG. After cutting off the remaining piece (not shown) that protrudes from the main body, it is bent into a horseshoe shape, and then the through hole 6 is cut out.
By drilling , it is possible to easily manufacture a horseshoe main body having grooves 4 .

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention, in which Fig. 1 is a plan view, Fig. 2 is a bottom view, and Fig. 3 is a cross section taken along the line ■-m in Fig. 1, with some parts cut away. It is an enlarged sectional view. 1 is the horseshoe body, 2 is the buffer part, 3 is the lower surface of the horseshoe body, 4 is the groove, 4' is the protrusion on both side walls of the groove, 5 is the upper surface of the horseshoe body, 6 is the through hole, and 6' is the through hole. The enlarged diameter part, 7 is the nail hole.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A dovetail-shaped groove with a required depth and an expanded bottom width is formed along the entire length in the center of the lower surface of the horseshoe body, and is connected to the groove from the upper surface of the main body. In addition, a plurality of through holes are opened at appropriate intervals to enlarge the diameter of the upper opening, and these grooves and each through hole are filled with a strong cushioning material having elasticity such as rubber or soft synthetic resin. , a buffer section is formed on the lower surface of the horseshoe main body to serve as the road surface, while several nails with a diameter smaller than the head diameter of the nail are passed through the horseshoe main body vertically through the buffer section in the groove, avoiding the above-mentioned through hole. A horseshoe characterized in that nail holes are provided at appropriate intervals.