US20050115117A1 - Ski boot, in particular for alpine skiing - Google Patents

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US20050115117A1
US20050115117A1 US10/987,163 US98716304A US2005115117A1 US 20050115117 A1 US20050115117 A1 US 20050115117A1 US 98716304 A US98716304 A US 98716304A US 2005115117 A1 US2005115117 A1 US 2005115117A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29D—PRODUCING PARTICULAR ARTICLES FROM PLASTICS OR FROM SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE
    • B29D35/00—Producing footwear
    • B29D35/12—Producing parts thereof, e.g. soles, heels, uppers, by a moulding technique
    • B29D35/14—Multilayered parts
    • B29D35/142—Soles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/14—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B13/22—Soles made slip-preventing or wear-resisting, e.g. by impregnation or spreading a wear-resisting layer
    • A43B13/223—Profiled soles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/28—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by their attachment, also attachment of combined soles and heels
    • A43B13/30—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by their attachment, also attachment of combined soles and heels by screws
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/28—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by their attachment, also attachment of combined soles and heels
    • A43B13/36—Easily-exchangeable soles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/04—Ski or like boots
    • A43B5/0415—Accessories
    • A43B5/0417—Accessories for soles or associated with soles of ski boots; for ski bindings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/04—Ski or like boots
    • A43B5/0415—Accessories
    • A43B5/0417—Accessories for soles or associated with soles of ski boots; for ski bindings
    • A43B5/0421—Accessories for soles or associated with soles of ski boots; for ski bindings located underneath the sole

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  • the present invention relates to a ski boot, in particular for alpine skiing.
  • Ski boots consisting of a shell of substantially rigid plastic, provided with closure levers and internally housing a shoe of soft material.
  • the shell is generally provided with a rubber sole, of which that surface facing the outside is provided with a plurality of grooves enabling it to grip the ground and hence facilitating walking.
  • the toe and heel of the shell are shaped to enable it to engage a traditional binding on an alpine ski.
  • a boot for alpine skiing has a plastic shell.
  • a rubber sole fixed to a rigid support can be removably secured to the shell.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective side view of a ski boot according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the sole
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of the ski boot in its assembled configuration
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 show the rubber sole and the support element in plan view.
  • the ski boot according to the invention comprises a substantially rigid shell 2 constructed by injection moulding a plastic material, which can be of low quality such as polypropylene, provided with closure levers and internally accommodating a shoe of soft material (not shown in the drawings).
  • a plastic material which can be of low quality such as polypropylene
  • the invention also comprises a combined support 4 and sole 6 , consisting of two profiled facing slabs formed from a heel and a toe 10 connected together by a band 12 of smaller width than their own width.
  • the support 4 which is substantially rigid, is constructed of high quality material, such as polyamide, TPU or the like, while the actual sole 6 is constructed of rubber and comprises a plurality of grooves 14 .
  • the support and sole are joined together by traditional adhesives, or alternatively they can be joined together by overinjecting the rubber onto the support or the support onto the rubber.
  • the combined support-sole is secured to the shell by traditional threaded screws 20 which, after passing through holes 16 provided in the support and sole, engage in corresponding bosses 18 provided on the lower surface of the shell.

Abstract

A boot for alpine skiing has a plastic shell and a rubber sole fixed to a rigid support which can be removably secured to the shell.

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    FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to a ski boot, in particular for alpine skiing.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • Ski boots are known consisting of a shell of substantially rigid plastic, provided with closure levers and internally housing a shoe of soft material.
  • The shell is generally provided with a rubber sole, of which that surface facing the outside is provided with a plurality of grooves enabling it to grip the ground and hence facilitating walking. At the same time the toe and heel of the shell are shaped to enable it to engage a traditional binding on an alpine ski.
  • These known boots present however certain drawbacks, and in particular:
      • a high cost as the shell must be constructed of expensive material, such as polyamide resins or TPU, to enable the sole to be fixed by gluing,
      • the sole cannot be replaced when worn, without returning it to the manufacturer or forwarding it to a specialized workshop.
        An object of the invention is to eliminate these drawbacks by providing a boot for alpine skiing which is of lower cost than currently available boots. Another object of the invention is to provide a boot, the sole of which can be easily and comfortably replaced when worn.
  • These and further objects which will be apparent from the ensuing description are attained according to the invention.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • A boot for alpine skiing has a plastic shell. A rubber sole fixed to a rigid support can be removably secured to the shell.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • The present invention is described in detail hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective side view of a ski boot according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the sole,
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of the ski boot in its assembled configuration,
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 show the rubber sole and the support element in plan view.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • As can be seen from the figures, the ski boot according to the invention comprises a substantially rigid shell 2 constructed by injection moulding a plastic material, which can be of low quality such as polypropylene, provided with closure levers and internally accommodating a shoe of soft material (not shown in the drawings).
  • The invention also comprises a combined support 4 and sole 6, consisting of two profiled facing slabs formed from a heel and a toe 10 connected together by a band 12 of smaller width than their own width.
  • The support 4, which is substantially rigid, is constructed of high quality material, such as polyamide, TPU or the like, while the actual sole 6 is constructed of rubber and comprises a plurality of grooves 14.
  • The support and sole are joined together by traditional adhesives, or alternatively they can be joined together by overinjecting the rubber onto the support or the support onto the rubber.
  • The combined support-sole is secured to the shell by traditional threaded screws 20 which, after passing through holes 16 provided in the support and sole, engage in corresponding bosses 18 provided on the lower surface of the shell.
  • From the aforegoing it is clear that the ski boot according to the invention presents numerous advantages, and in particular:
      • it is of lower cost than traditional sports footwear in that low quality materials can be used to form the shell, as the sole is fixed to the support,
      • it enables the sole to be easily replaced if damaged, by purchasing a replacement sole from a supplier,
      • it enables the boot to be adapted for different uses, such as downhill skiing, as the boot can be provided with a replacement sole of normal type,
      • because of the presence of the band connecting the toe to the heel, it provides improved holding when standing on rocks or iron-stepped walkways.
  • The invention has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment. Variations and modifications would be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art. The invention encompasses such variations and modifications.

Claims (4)

1. A boot for alpine skiing comprising
a plastic shell,
a rigid support, and
a rubber sole fixed to said rigid support which can be removably secured to the shell.
2. A boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sole is glued to the support.
3. A boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sole is fixed to the support by overinjection.
4. A boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sole and the support comprises a toe and a heel joined together by a band.
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US20150113832A1 (en) * 2013-10-25 2015-04-30 Calzaturificio Dal Bello S.R.L. Sport Footwear for Practicing Winter Sports
US20160235152A1 (en) * 2014-12-22 2016-08-18 Boris Khurgin Kicking shoe attachment for propelling kick scooters and the like
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US8356426B1 (en) * 2009-12-10 2013-01-22 F3M3 Companies, Inc. Article of footwear
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US20140115929A1 (en) * 2012-10-26 2014-05-01 John Erik Svensson Base for a ski boot and ski boot incorporating such a base
US10172411B2 (en) 2012-10-26 2019-01-08 K2 Sports, Llc Base for a ski boot and ski boot incorporating such a base
US20150113832A1 (en) * 2013-10-25 2015-04-30 Calzaturificio Dal Bello S.R.L. Sport Footwear for Practicing Winter Sports
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US20170135438A1 (en) * 2014-12-22 2017-05-18 Boris Khurgin Kicking shoe attachment for propelling kick scooters and the like
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