WO2010026078A2

WO2010026078A2 - Snow shoe

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Publication number: WO2010026078A2
Application number: PCT/EP2009/060924
Authority: WO
Inventors: Clarissa Kessler
Original assignee: Clarissa Kessler
Priority date: 2008-08-25
Filing date: 2009-08-25
Publication date: 2010-03-11
Also published as: CH699411A2; EP2349510B1; EP2349510A2; DE202009018535U1; WO2010026078A3

Abstract

The invention relates to a snow shoe (1) comprising an intermediate element (3) for connecting to a shoe (2) and comprising a support shell (5) having a front area (14) and a rear area (16). The snow shoe is characterized in that a coupling device is provided for removably fastening the intermediate element (3) to the support shell (5), wherein the coupling device comprises a binding (4) and at least one connecting part (19), and wherein the binding (4) is disposed at the support shell (5) or at the intermediate element (3) and wherein the connecting part (19) is disposed at the other respective element.

Description

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SNOWSHOE

description

The invention relates to a snowshoe, an intermediate element and a support shell according to the preambles of claims 1, 25 and 26. The invention further relates to trays according to the preambles of claims 27 and 33 and a multifunctional element according to the preamble of claim 43. Finally, the invention still relates Snowshoes according to the preambles of claims 51, 52 and 53.

Snowshoes of the type mentioned are known from the prior art in numerous designs. They have long been used for walking on snowy and sometimes icy surfaces. Compared to a conventional shoe, the snowshoe has a much larger wing, so that the body weight is distributed over a larger area, whereby the sinking in the snow can be largely avoided. Snow shoes usually have an intermediate element for connection to a shoe and a support shell, which is in communication with the intermediate element. In recent years, interest in snowshoeing as a sport and leisure activity has increased significantly. In particular, winter sports make due to the extreme conditions particularly high demands on the material and equipment. Accordingly, the material must be correspondingly robust and the equipment easy to handle, in addition, an operation of the snowshoe must be possible with gloves and in freezing cold by the user.

EP 0 725 579 discloses a snowshoe of the type referred to here in which a crampon is mounted on a plate, the plate being pivotally mounted in an opening of the tray. The plate is firmly connected to the tray. With a strap, the crampon can be releasably connected to the user's foot.

Furthermore, FR 2 771 301 discloses a snowshoe having a belt with which the crampon is connectable to the tray together with the foot of the user. The crampon is also provided with a connection so that the crampon can be used without a tray. The tray has Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

2 in the front area an opening so that the crampon can be raised in the back so that front claws protrude through the opening to ensure a better engagement in the ice.

DE 199 18 871 Al discloses a snowshoe, which should also allow walking on steep terrain. In this snowshoe, the crampon with the tray is releasably connectable. The connection takes place via a ratchet fastener.

DE 10 2006 000 979 A1 discloses a snowshoe crampon combination comprising a tray having a plurality of through holes.

As has already been stated above, very high demands are placed on the material and the equipment on snowshoes of the type mentioned here, especially in high alpine areas. In particular, on ascents, traverses and descents, a high level of comfort of the snowshoe should also be ensured. Furthermore, the on and off the snowshoe should be safe and easy. Incidentally, the snowshoe should be designed such that it allows a reduced use of force by the user, especially in ascents, traverses and descents. In practice, it has also been shown that in demanding terrain and especially high alpine terrain there is a high risk potential and known snowshoes do not offer the necessary security in every situation.

Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a snowshoe of the type mentioned above, which meets the requirements of material and equipment, a better comfort and significant power savings in ascent, traverse and descent allows and also provides high security.

The object of the invention is achieved by a snowshoe according to the preamble of claim 1, which has an intermediate element for connection to a shoe and a support shell, wherein the support shell has a front region and a rear region. The snowshoe is characterized in that a coupling device is provided, by means of which the intermediate element is detachably fastened to the support shell. The coupling device has a binding and at least one connecting part, wherein the binding is arranged either on the support shell or on the intermediate element and the connecting part is arranged on the respective other element. For example, it may be provided Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

3 that the binding to the support shell and the at least one connecting part is arranged on the intermediate element. Conversely, it can also be provided that the binding to the intermediate element and the at least one connecting part is arranged on the supporting shell. This advantageous embodiment of a snowshoe with a coupling device according to the invention on the one hand ensures a high level of comfort, especially when putting on and taking off the snowshoe. In addition, there is a particularly high level of safety in avalanche-prone area. For example, the coupling device may be formed such that in an avalanche, the tray is torn by the force of the avalanche of the intermediate element and thus the foot. As a result, a lower burial depth and thus a higher chance of survival can be achieved.

Particularly preferred is a snowshoe, which is characterized in that the intermediate element is designed as crampons. In the advantageous combination of a crampon and a carrying shell, wherein the crampon is releasably connected via a coupling device with the tray, the crampon can be particularly easily solved, for example, a steep climb from the tray, so that a climb is possible only with the help of the crampon , However, it can also be provided that the intermediate element is designed as a plate which is firmly connected to a shoe, for example by means of screws. Furthermore, the intermediate element may be formed as a conventional binding, which communicates with the shoe, for example via a ratchet fastener. It is crucial that the intermediate element remains on the shoe, while it can be easily and quickly released by means of the coupling device of the tray or can be connected to this, if it requires the particular situation.

Also preferred is a snowshoe, which is characterized in that an intermediate element, preferably designed as a crampon, has a binding plate on which the at least one connecting part or the binding is arranged. It is preferably provided that the at least one connecting part or the binding is arranged on an underside of the binding plate. In this way, a particularly simple coupling between the tray and the intermediate element, in particular between the crampon and the tray is possible.

In addition, a snowshoe, which is characterized in that the at least one connecting part is a pin, which is in a recess of the Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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Binding engages. For example, the binding in this case may comprise two spring-loaded clamping jaws, between which the at least one connecting part, in particular the pin can snap in and is fixed by a spring action in the binding. In particular, it is provided that the pin is mushroom-shaped for this purpose. On the other hand, it can also be provided that the at least one connecting part is a recess into which a pin of the binding engages. Preferably, two pins or two recesses are provided in each case to ensure a secure coupling between the binding and the connecting part. For example, it can be provided that the bond is formed such that the at least one connecting part in the binding is latched and notched. This can be realized in a particularly simple manner by means of a recess and a pin, so that the binding can also be designed, for example, as a safety bond, which releases from the connecting part when an excessive force is applied.

In addition, a snowshoe is preferred, which is characterized by a coupling device which defines a pivot bearing, so that a pivoting of the intermediate element relative to the support shell about a pivot axis is possible, which is preferably defined by the interaction of the binding and the connecting part. Preferably, the pins and / or the recesses define the pivot axis. In this way, it is possible to displace the intermediate element relative to the support shell such that in particular a front region of the intermediate element can protrude through the opening of the support shell.

Also preferred is a snowshoe, which is characterized in that the coupling device comprises actuating means for releasing the coupling between the binding and the connecting part. Preferably, the actuating means can be operated in a simple manner by a ski pole, so that even in cold weather and with gloves an actuation of the actuating means is possible. The intermediate element can thus be easily and quickly released if necessary from the tray. It is particularly advantageous in the coupling device according to the invention that the binding and the connecting part can be formed almost arbitrarily. Preferably, however, it is provided that the bonds is designed as a safety bond with spring-loaded clamping jaws are clamped between the two mushroom-shaped pin, wherein the clamping force of the clamping jaws is adjustable by means of an adjusting member for the spring force, so that the suspension is weight adjustable. In addition, however, it may also be provided Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

5 that the binding has two pins which engage in formed as recesses connecting parts. For fixing the connecting part in the binding, a tilting clip can then be provided on the binding. Incidentally, the tilting bar can at the same time serve as an actuating device for releasing the connection between the binding and the connecting part by exerting a force, for example by means of a ski pole on the tilting bar, in order to ensure disengagement of the pins from the recesses.

Also particularly preferred is a snowshoe, which is characterized in that the support shell laterally and substantially parallel to each other extending as webs formed side slats, wherein the side slats preferably connect respectively the front portion with the rear portion of the support shell. Preferably, the two side slats are formed so that they fold away at a certain lateral pressure upwards or to the side, which is to be understood as a bending. The webs or the lamellae are thus movable at an elevated pressure and thereby allow better slip resistance through a straight Fußpositionierung, especially in a Hangtraversierung. This allows the crampons to grip the ground much better. The crampons are preferably arranged in the region of the insides of the side lamellae, in particular in the region of wing elements adjoining the side lamellae, and extend downwards and in the longitudinal direction of the support shell. In particular, it is provided that the crampons are each latched to a wing element. For this purpose, locking means are preferably provided which are formed by pockets into which the crampons can be used. The pockets are preferably molded by injection molding, preferably during the manufacture of the support shell, to the support shell and in particular in the region of the inside of the two side slats of the wing elements. The crampons must therefore not, as usual, riveted, screwed or welded. The pockets are preferably provided with locking means, for example with locking ribs, locking grooves or the like, so that the crampons can not solve unintentionally.

Particularly advantageous is a snowshoe according to the present invention, wherein the binding or the connecting part of the coupling device is attached to the two crampons. For this purpose, the two crampons preferably each have an inwardly offset plate which runs substantially parallel to the crampons and to which the binding is fastened, for example screwed on. Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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However, it is also conceivable to form the binding or the connecting part integrally with the plate of a harscheisen. For example, each plate may have a connecting part in the form of a pin or a recess, which may then be brought into engagement with a correspondingly formed binding, which is arranged on the intermediate element. Of course, the bond can be connected to the plates. The binding or the connecting part are preferably non-rotatably connected to the two crampons or with the tray. However, it is also conceivable that the binding or the connecting part is movably mounted relative to the two crampons, for example by means of a joint. The coupling device then need not be designed as a pivot bearing, i. In this case, the connecting part does not have to be rotatably mounted relative to the binding, but the entire coupling device is pivoted relative to the crampons or to the supporting shell.

Particularly preferred is also a snowshoe, which is characterized in that between the front region and the rear region, an opening is provided which is at least as long and in particular as wide as the intermediate element. The wing of the tray is thus open throughout the shoe area. This allows the heel to pass through on descent and, in the event of a climb, allows the front area of the shoe to pass through the slope, ensuring safe descent and ascent. The intermediate element can thus be pivoted forwards and backwards about a pivot axis, wherein the pivot axis extends transversely to a longitudinal axis of the support shell.

Also preferred is a snowshoe, which is characterized in that a climbing aid is arranged on the support shell. Preferably, the climbing aid is part of a multi-functional element, which serves as a climbing aid in one of its functional positions. Preferably, the climbing aid, in particular the multi-functional element is fastened so that it bridges the opening in a rear area. The climbing aid can be arranged in different positions along a longitudinal axis of the support shell, so that an adjustment of the climbing aid can be made to the respective shoe size of the sneaker skater. If the climbing aid is part of a multi-functional element, the multi-functional element can still occupy at least two further functional positions, wherein it prevents passage of a heel-side region of the intermediate element through the opening of the support shell in the first functional position and releases the opening in a third functional position, so that Heersitige area of the tray through the opening below Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

7 allows a tray level through. The passage of the heel-side region of the intermediate element through the opening of the support shell is particularly useful in a descent, since in this way the intermediate element can take direct contact with the ground, resulting in a physical relief of the user. The third functional position, in which a passage is prevented, is suitably used in flat terrain. The climbing aid, in particular the multi-functional element can preferably be locked on the support shell, in particular on the side slats. For this purpose, the support shell, in particular the side slats on its upper side has a plurality of spaced apart recesses. These preferably cooperate with corresponding locking means of the multi-functional element or the climbing aid. This allows a simple way to adapt to different shoe sizes and a change of functional positions, if the climbing aid is part of a multi-functional element. The climbing aid can be folded up for an ascent, so that the shoe can be supported approximately horizontally, whereby a force-related relief of the user takes place.

The object of the invention is also achieved by an intermediate element having the features of claim 25, which serves for connection to a support shell by means of a binding and at least one connecting part having coupling device, in particular for completing a snowshoe according to one of claims 1 to 24. The inventive Intermediate element is characterized in that it has the binding or the at least one connecting part of the coupling device. In this way, the intermediate element can be easily detached from the tray, so that the user only has the intermediate element, in particular a crampon on the foot and thus can handle even the most difficult passages without the tray.

The object is also achieved by a support shell with the features of claim 26, which serves for connection to an intermediate element by means of a binding and at least one connecting part having coupling device, in particular for completing a snowshoe according to one of claims 1 to 24. The support shell is characterized in that it has the binding or the at least one connecting part of the coupling device. This ensures that the tray can be solved in a simple manner of the intermediate element, so that only the intermediate element, in particular Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

8 the crampon is attached to the shoe and thus can handle even the most difficult passages.

The object of the invention is also achieved by a support shell for a snowshoe for connection to an intermediate element with the features of claim 27, wherein the support shell has a front region and a rear region. The support shell according to the invention is characterized in that it has laterally and substantially parallel to one another formed as webs side slats, which preferably each connect the front portion with the rear portion of the support shell, and that the two side slats are formed so that they at a certain Fold the side pressure up or to the side or bend it. The webs or side lamellae are thus movable at an elevated pressure and thereby allow a better slip resistance by a straight foot position, especially in a slope traverse. Crampons provided on the support shell can thereby grip much better. Preferably, it is therefore provided that the side fins fold away at a cross-slope (traverse) on a slope. Preferably, the tray is formed so that the two side fins are formed of an elastically deformable material. However, it can also be provided that the side slats are each formed at least in two parts, wherein the two sub-elements of the side slats are interconnected, for example by means of a hinge and corresponding locking means. However, it can also be provided that the at least two partial elements of the side slats are connected to one another via a bending edge. It is crucial that when exercising a lateral pressure on the side slats of the tray by the snowshoe, fold away or bend the side slats up or to the side, so that attached to the side slats crampons can better grip, whereby a better grip is guaranteed.

The object is also achieved by a support shell for a snowshoe with the features of claim 33, wherein the support shell has a front portion and a rear portion, between which an opening is preferably provided, and wherein the support shell is suitable with an intermediate element for receiving a shoe to be connected. The support shell is characterized according to the invention in that the support shell has means which allow a pivoting movement of the intermediate element with a corresponding load, so that a heel-side region of the intermediate member is pivotable through the opening under a supporting shell level. This is especially at a descent Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

9 ensures that the heel-side area of the intermediate element, in particular of the crampon, can intervene in the slope and thus greatly facilitates the descent. Preferably, the means are designed such that they allow a pivoting of the heel-side region of the intermediate element through the opening below the support shell level when a certain force is exceeded. For this purpose, the means can be formed for example by an elastic region. Preferably, the elastic region is an elastic band, but more preferably a rubber band. In particular, it can be provided that the elastic band extends along the longitudinal axis of the support shell in the region of the opening, wherein the elastic band can be connected at one end to the coupling device and at the other end to the shell end of the support shell. In order to adjust the force to the respective body weight of a user of a snowshoe, a tensioning device for tensioning the elastic band is preferably provided, with which the bias of the elastic band in dependence of the body weight is adjustable. The tensioning device is preferably provided on the shell end of the support shell and may have a tensioning lever. However, it can also be provided that the elastic region is an integral part of the support shell and is formed, for example, by the wing elements. For example, the wing elements may be formed of an elastic material so that they fold down when a certain force is exceeded and allow passage of the heel-side region of the intermediate element below the Tragschalenebene.

The object of the invention is finally achieved by a multi-functional element with the features of claim 43. The multifunctional element is preferably provided for a snowshoe, which has an intermediate element and a support shell, wherein the support shell preferably has an opening between a front region and a rear region, and two substantially mutually parallel side lamellae, which preferably respectively the front region with the rear region connect. The multi-functional element can preferably assume three functional positions and is characterized in that, in a first functional position, it prevents pivoting of a heel-side region of the intermediate element through the opening. In a second functional position, the multifunction element serves as a climbing aid and in a third functional position, it gives the opening free. The multi-functional element is preferably arranged in the region of the opening and has two side elements, which are each connectable to a side plate. A change of the functional position of the Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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Multifunctional element is preferably effected by being rotated about a rotation axis which extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of the support shell.

Particularly preferred is a multi-functional element, which is characterized in that each of the side members has at least three locking portions which extend transversely to the longitudinal axis of the support shell substantially parallel to each other, and which are arranged with respect to the axis of rotation at an angle of 120 ° to each other. The offset of the three latching sections at an angle of 120 ° ensures that the distance along the circumference of the side elements between the locking elements is the same size, so that even recesses, which are provided in the region of the support shell, each having the same distance regardless of may have the functional position of the multi-functional element. The latching recesses are preferably provided in the region of corresponding holders. In each functional position, preferably two of the latching sections of a side element engage in two latching recesses, so that a secure hold of the multifunctional element is ensured in each functional position.

Further preferred is a multi-functional element, which is characterized in that the two side elements are connected to each other by at least one bracket. The bracket thus virtually crosses the opening of the tray. On the bracket is preferably a non-rotatably connected thereto locking element is provided, which either obstructs the opening depending on the functional position, releases or serves as a climbing aid. Preferably, it is also provided that the multi-functional element is adjustable along the longitudinal axis of the support shell, so that an adaptation to the shoe size of the sneaker runner can take place. For this purpose, the support shell preferably has a plurality of latching recesses which extend on the surface of the support shell, in particular in the region of the side lamellae along the longitudinal axis of the support shell.

The object is still achieved by a snowshoe, which has a support shell according to one of claims 27 to 32.

The object of the invention is also achieved by a snowshoe having a support shell according to one of claims 32 to 42.

Finally, the object of the invention is also achieved by a snowshoe having a multi-functional element according to one of claims 43 to 50. Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawing. Show it:

Figure 1 is an exploded view of a snowshoe and a with the

Snowshoe to be connected shoe,

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the invention

Snowshoe,

FIG. 3 shows a plan view of a carrying shell of the snowshoe,

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the crampon;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the binding,

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the tray,

FIG. 7 is a plan view of the crampon,

FIG. 8 shows a plan view of the binding,

9 is a plan view of the underside of the tray,

FIGS. 10a-10c show a perspective view of a multifunctional element in three different functional positions,

11 shows a schematic representation of a carrier shell in plan view,

Figure 12 is a schematic representation of a tray in side view, and

Figure 13 is a schematic representation of a tray in plan view.

Figures 1 and 2 show a snowshoe 1 according to the invention, which can be connected to a shoe 2. The snowshoe 1 consists essentially of an intermediate element 3, a binding 4, a support shell 5, two crampons 6 and a multi-functional element 7. The intermediate element 3 is purely exemplary here Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

12 designed as crampons. However, it is also conceivable to form the intermediate element 3 as a plate, which is firmly connected to the shoe, for example screwed to it. However, the intermediate element 3 can also be designed as a conventional binding, which is connected to the shoe 2, for example via a ratchet fastener or the like. The multi-functional element 7 may preferably have three functional positions, wherein it serves as a climbing aid during one of the three functional positions, as will be explained in more detail later.

The intermediate element 3 can be fastened to the shoe 2, for example on a conventional mountaineering boot. For this purpose, the intermediate element 3 has a front fastening strap 44 and a rear fastening strap 45. In addition, the attached shoe 2 rests with its sole 49 in the front region 49a on a binding plate 41 and in the rear region 49b on a heel-side region 48 of the intermediate element 3. For attachment of the shoe 2 to the intermediate element 3, not shown here belts and the like can be used. On the nature of the attachment of the intermediate element 3 to the shoe 2, it is ultimately not for the invention. Instead of the two fastening straps 44 and 45, therefore, other fastening means can also be used; in particular, the intermediate element 3 can also be firmly connected, for example via a screw connection, to the shoe, as already explained above.

Figures 1 and 2 make it clear that the binding plate 41 of the intermediate element 3 is connected via a web 42 with the heel-side region 48 of the intermediate element 3. The web 42 can be designed to be movable and adjustable. The binding plate 41 usually has front claws 8 and side claws 9 facing downwards, i. project in the direction of the ground. FIG. 1 also makes it clear that the heel-side region 48 of the intermediate element 3 also has downwardly projecting shoulder claws 10. The binding plate 41 also has an opening 50, which can be seen in particular in FIG.

In the embodiment shown in the figures, the intermediate element 3, in particular the binding plate 41 of the crampon, two connecting parts 19, which are arranged below the binding plate 41 and project into the opening 50. The connecting parts 19 are formed here purely by way of example as mushroom-shaped pins. However, they can also be designed, for example, as recesses, in particular as holes, into which then corresponding pins of the binding 4 can be engaged and disengaged. It is understood that the connecting parts 19 here purely by way of example Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

13 are attached to the intermediate element 3. Likewise, it may be provided that the connecting parts 19 are arranged on the later to be explained support shell 5. The binding 4 is then arranged accordingly on the intermediate element 3. In this case, it must be attached to the intermediate element 3 in such a way that it does not disturb when walking without a support shell 5.

The binding 4 and the connecting parts 3 together form a coupling device, wherein the binding 4 is arranged either on the support shell 5 or on the intermediate element 3. The connecting part 3 is then arranged on the corresponding other element, ie either on the intermediate element 3 or on the support shell 5.

The support shell 5 is preferably made of plastic and has a front region 14 and a rear region 16. Both the front portion 12 and the rear portion 16 extend in the present embodiment each up to two side slats 11. The front portion 14 and the rear portion 16 are preferably interconnected by the two side slats 11, which are exemplified as webs, and in the Run substantially parallel to each other and in the direction of a longitudinal axis L of the support shell 5, as can be seen in particular in Figure 2.

Each side plate 11 has two longitudinal edges, wherein the one longitudinal edge is supported on the ground and the other longitudinal edge is formed by the side edge 47, which is arranged in a supporting shell plane E. Furthermore, adjoins the side edge 47 to a wing element T, which is also arranged in the supporting shell plane E.

It is understood that the connection of the front portion 14 and the rear portion 16 here purely by way of example by means of the side plates 11 and the wing elements T takes place. It can also be provided that a connection of the front portion 14 and the rear portion 16 is effected exclusively by the wing elements T and the side slats 11 are provided only in sections.

It can also be seen in FIG. 2 that the side lamellae 11 enclose an opening 20 in which an intermediate element 3 can be arranged. The length and in particular the width of the opening 20 is therefore preferably greater than the length and the width of the intermediate element 3, so that the intermediate element Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

14 can pivot with the heel-side region 48 and the binding plate 41 through the opening 20, so that either the heel-side region 48 or the binding plate 41 are arranged below the wing plane E shown in Figure 2, in which the wing elements T are arranged.

Incidentally, the support shell 5 has a support surface 46, which is formed by the front region 14, the side lamellae 11, the wing elements T and the rear region 16. The support surface 46 is preferably curved, so that the snow is not displaced, but is compressed under the snowshoe. As a result, the sneaker falls significantly less, which results in a considerable saving of force and improved mobility, especially when climbing. Finally, snow accumulations by the curved shape of the support surface 46 do not remain on this, but slide off from the side and therefore do not have to be carried, which in turn has a Kraftersparnis result. The frame is sloping towards the rear, which allows the snow to slide off and not blocked. The snowshoe can thus easily be lifted out of the snow again.

In order to increase the torsional rigidity of the support shell and on the other hand to improve the traction of the snowshoe 1, the support shell 5 on its underside U still ribs 15 and 17, as can be seen in Figure 9.

Figure 1 makes it clear that in the region of the inside of each side plate 11, a crampon 6 is arranged, which is formed band-shaped and extends in the direction of the longitudinal axis L preferably over the entire length of the side slats 11. The crampon 6 has at its lower edge sharp prongs 51 which penetrate when running on ice in this and provide a firm grip. They are preferably made of stainless steel, but it is also conceivable to use ultra-light aircraft aluminum. In this way, the weight of snowshoes can be further reduced.

The attachment of the crampons 6 in the region of the inside of the side slats 11 can preferably be effected by means of pockets 13 which can be seen in FIG. Preferably, the crampons 6 are attached to the underside of the wing elements T, as Figure 9 in particular makes clear. Thus, the pockets 13 are preferably arranged on the underside of the wing elements T. Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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The pockets 13 are preferably cast directly by injection molding with the support shell 5, in particular with the wing elements T. Preferably, a total of six pockets 13 are provided on each side of the tray 5, so in the range of each side plate 11 and each wing element T, in which the crampons 6 are latched after the production of the tray 5. For this purpose, corresponding latching means are provided in the pockets 13, which are also already introduced into the pockets 13 during the manufacturing process. In this way can be dispensed with an attachment by means of rivets, screws or the like in an advantageous manner.

The crampons 6 each have an inwardly offset plate 40 which extends substantially parallel to the crampon 6 and is connected to the crampon 6 via two connecting webs 40a and 40b, as can be seen in FIGS. 3 and 9, for example. The plate 40 and the connecting webs 40a and 40b are preferably formed integrally with the crampon 6, so are part of the crampon. 6

FIG. 9, which shows a plan view of the underside U of the carrier shell 5, makes clear that the plates 40 of the two crampons 6 are preferably arranged in the region of the football, that is to say in the region of the binding plate 41 of the intermediate element 3. In this way, the binding 4 or the connecting parts 19 can be fastened to the two crampons 6, in particular to the plates 40.

It is conceivable, for example, each to arrange a connecting part 19, in particular a recess or a pin directly to the plate 40. The binding 4 can then be arranged on the intermediate element 3 and depending on whether the connecting part 19 is designed as a pin or as a recess having the respective counterpart. For example, it is conceivable to introduce a recess into the sides of the plates 40 facing the side lamellae 11, in which case two pegs of a fastener 4 fastened to the intermediate element 3 engage and can be fixed in the recesses by means of a tilting stirrup or the like. On the other hand, the pins 40 which can be seen in FIG. 7 can also be arranged on the plates 40, which then interact with a binding 4 shown in FIG. 8, which, however, is then arranged on the intermediate element 3. Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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It is understood that the binding 4 can be connected to the crampons 6 via the plates 40, as shown in the figures according to an embodiment of the invention. In particular, it may be provided to carry out the binding in one piece with the crampon 6. However, the binding 4 can also be fastened by means of fixing screws 32 and 33, recognizable in FIG. 9, between the two plates 40, which cooperate with corresponding bores 52 provided in the plates 40 and visible in FIG.

FIG. 9 makes it clear that the two plates 40 can also be connected to one another via two intermediate struts 43a and 43b arranged in each case laterally of the binding 4. The intermediate struts 43a and 43b serve to additionally stabilize the two crampons 6. If the binding 4 has a suspension, at least one of the intermediate struts 43a or 43b can additionally serve as protection of the suspension, as will be explained in more detail below.

The binding 4 may be spring-loaded, in particular, it is designed as a safety bond, which is designed in a clip shape, for example, according to the embodiment shown in Figures 1, 5 and 8. Furthermore, it can be provided that the spring force of the safety bond is adjustable, as will be explained in more detail below. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the binding 4 preferably has a carrier 31, which is connected to a first clamping jaw 29 and to a second clamping jaw 30. Both clamping jaws 29 and 30 may be rotatably mounted, wherein a pivoting of the clamping jaws about respective axes of rotation preferably takes place against the force of one or more springs.

According to the present embodiment, however, it is provided that the clamping jaw 29 is rotatably connected to the carrier 31, while the clamping jaw 30 is displaceable relative to the other clamping jaw against the force of a spring.

The clamping jaws 29 and 30 define an opening 34 into which the connecting parts 19, which are designed in particular as mushroom-shaped pins, can be latched or click-in. In this case, a widening of the opening 34 by a force on at least one of the two clamping jaws 29 and 30. For opening the coupling, an actuating means 39 is provided, which will be discussed in more detail later. Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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In the embodiment of the binding 4 shown here, an adjusting member 36 is further provided, by means of which the force acting on the clamping jaw 30 spring force can be changed. The greater the spring force on the clamping jaw 30, the more difficult it is possible to widen the openings 34 between the two clamping jaws 29 and 30. Incidentally, the adjusting member 36 may be supported in one of the intermediate braces 43a or 43b for stabilization.

The adjustment of the spring force by means of the adjusting member 36 is preferably carried out by means of an adjusting screw 37, which can be seen in particular in Figure 8. The adjusting screw cooperates with preferably two to three nested springs. By nesting two to three springs, the spring force is increased without increasing the pressure on the jaws. By turning the adjusting screw 37, the existing space for the springs in the adjusting member 36 can be reduced, so that the springs press the clamping jaw 30 against the clamping jaw 29. In this way, the release force of the security bond can be adjusted by weight. If a force that exceeds a predetermined value acts on the support shell 5, for example in the event of a fall of the sneaker skier, then the intermediate element 3 is released from the binding 4 and thus from the support shell 5.

Incidentally, the adjusting member 36 may, according to FIG. 8, have a viewing window F which, for example, has a weight indication and can thus visualize the pressure on the clamping jaw 30.

Usually, however, the connecting part 19 is released from the binding 4 manually by an actuating means 39. For this purpose, according to the present exemplary embodiment, two operating elements 18, for example in the form of keys, are arranged on the carrying tray 5. The actuating means 39 can also be designed completely differently. Also, the controls 18 are arranged here purely by way of example on the tray 5. Rather, it is also conceivable that the controls are arranged on the intermediate element 3, provided that the bond 4 is provided there.

As can be seen in FIGS. 3 and 9, the operating elements 18 are connected to the binding 4 via a bow-shaped triggering element 38. By pressing the operating elements 18, a displacement of the bow-shaped triggering element 38 is effected in such a way that the second clamping jaw 30 is displaced against the spring force, so that the upper opening 34 between the clamping jaws 29 and 30 is widened Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

18 and the connecting parts 19 can be removed from the binding 4. Thus, the intermediate element 3 can be achieved by a simple operation of the controls 18 of the tray 5.

The controls 18 are present purely by way of example on the side plates 11 and the wing elements T stored. It is understood that also completely different trained and stored actuating means 39 may be provided to release the coupling between the binding 4 and the connecting part 19.

It turns out that by the advantageous coupling device, comprising a bond 4 and at least one connecting part 19, the tray 5 can be easily and quickly released from the intermediate element 3, if this would be a hindrance, for example, in a very steep and difficult to walk on terrain. Of course, the support shell 5 can then be fastened again to the intermediate element 3 by simply clicking in the connection part 19 in the binding 4.

It is clear, moreover, that the coupling device according to the embodiment illustrated here defines a pivot bearing, so that a relative movement between the intermediate element 3 and the support shell 5 about a pivot axis S is possible, which extends transversely to a longitudinal axis L of the support shell 5. Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the connecting parts 19 rotatably connected to the support shell 5 or with the intermediate element 3 and the binding 4 rotatably connected to the other element, so the support shell 5 or the intermediate element 3, so that a pivoting movement of the intermediate member 3 relative to the support shell 5 is effected by allowing a relative displacement of the connection part 19 with respect to the binding 4.

However, it is also conceivable to provide a rigid connection between the binding 4 and the connecting part 19, so that they thus do not form a pivot bearing. However, since a pivotability of the intermediate element 3 relative to the support shell 5 is absolutely desirable, it can be provided that either the connecting parts 19 or the binding 4 are pivotally mounted either on the intermediate element 3 or on the support shell 5. In particular, it is conceivable to pivotally attach the binding 4 to the plates 40 of the crampons 6 or directly to the crampons 6. Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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The spring-loaded safety binding 4 shown purely by way of example herein may be designed entirely differently. For example, it is conceivable to provide a conventional step-in binding. It is also conceivable to form the connecting parts 19 in the form of recesses into which pins 12 provided on the binding 4 engage, as shown schematically in FIG. The binding 4 or its pin 12 can then be fixed in the recesses, for example by means of an actuating means 39 in the form of a tilting bow.

Again, it may be provided that the bond 4 is attached either to the intermediate element 3 or to the support shell 5 and the connecting element 19 is in communication with the respective other element. For an actuation of the tilting bracket can then be done in a simple manner either by hand or by means of a ski pole, a solution of the coupling between the binding 4 and the connecting parts 19, so that the intermediate element 3 can be solved by the support shell 5. Even with such a coupling device can be provided that the bond 4 or the connecting parts 19 are in communication with the crampons 6, for example, are screwed to these or integrally formed therewith.

It is also conceivable, however, to mount the binding 4 pivotably relative to the crampons 6. It can also be provided that the binding 4 or the intermediate element 3 are connected via a transverse web 35 with the crampons 6, wherein the transverse web 35 connects the two crampons 6 with each other and the binding 4 or the connecting parts 19 substantially centrally in the region of the longitudinal axis L are rotatably or non-rotatably connected to the crossbar 35. If the binding 4 is non-rotatably connected to the transverse web 35, it can be provided that the transverse web 35 is rotatably connected to the crampons 6.

The snowshoe 1 can otherwise have a climbing aid, which is shown in the figures in the form of a multi-functional element 7, which will be explained in more detail later. To accommodate the climbing aid or multifunctional element 7, at least one elongated holder 27 is preferably provided in the region of each side plate 11, in particular in the area of the wing elements T, which extends in the direction of the longitudinal axis L of the carrier shell 5 and has a plurality of latching recesses 28. The holders 27 serve for fastening the multi-functional element 7 or the climbing aid. It is understood that a climbing aid 7 may be provided as a single element, so it must not be part of a Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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Be multi-functional element 7. The two holders 27 can either be connected to the finished carrier shell 5 or can already be cast on the carrier shell 5, in particular on the wing elements T, during the injection molding process.

In the following, the multifunction element 7 will be explained in more detail, in particular with reference to FIGS. 10a to 10c. The multi-functional element 7 comprises two side elements 23 arranged at a distance from one another, wherein each side element 23 preferably has in each case three latching means 24, 25 and 26 which can be latched into latching recesses 28. The locking means 24, 25 and 26 are preferably formed round, but conceivable are other shapes. The same applies to the recesses 28. According to the present embodiment, these are also for receiving the round locking means 24, 25 and 26 are also substantially round.

The side elements 23 are connected to one another by a bracket 21, which extends substantially transversely to the longitudinal axis L of the support shell 5 and is fastened to the side elements 23 in each case in the region of a latching means. Approximately in the middle of the bracket 21, so in the region of the longitudinal axis L of the support shell 5, a blocking element 22 is preferably rotatably connected to the bracket 21.

The multi-functional element 7 preferably has three functional positions, wherein the multi-functional element 7 in a first functional position according to FIG. 10 a prevents pivoting of the heel-side region 48 of the intermediate element 3 through the opening 20. In a second functional position according to FIG. 10b, the multifunctional element 7 serves as a climbing aid. Finally, the multi-functional element 7 releases the opening 20 in its third functional position, so that a pivoting of the heel-side region 48 of the intermediate element 3 through the opening 20 is possible under the supporting shell plane E, in which the upper side of the side lamellae 11 is arranged. The change of the functional positions of the multi-functional element 7 takes place by rotating the multi-functional element 7 about an axis of rotation D, which passes through the centers M of the side members 23.

As already mentioned above, each side element 23 has three latching sections 24, 25 and 26 which extend parallel to one another transversely to the longitudinal axis L of the carrier shell 5 and which are arranged at an angle of 120 ° to one another with respect to the axis of rotation D. As a result, the distances between the latching sections 24, Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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25 and 26, seen in a circumferential direction of the side member 23, in each case the same, so that the distances between the recesses 28 in the brackets 27 may be equal.

The multi-functional element 7 can be placed in different positions on the holder 27. Preferably, a plurality of locking recesses 28 is provided, so that the position of the multi-functional element 7 seen in the longitudinal direction L of the support shell 5, can be adapted to the respective size of the snowshoe user or to the length of the intermediate element 3.

In the following, the functional positions of the multifunctional element 7 shown in FIGS. 10a to 10c will be explained in more detail.

FIG. 10a shows the multifunctional element 7 in a first functional position, in which pivoting of a heel-side region 48 of the intermediate element 3 through the opening 20 is prevented below the supporting shell plane E, which is advantageous in particular when running on a substantially flat surface. In this case, the multi-functional element 7 is pivoted about the axis of rotation D, that the two locking means 24 and 25 are latched into corresponding recesses 28 of the brackets 27, so that the bracket 21 and the blocking element 22 attached thereto projects between the intermediate element 3 and the opening 20, so that a passage or pivoting of the intermediate element 3 through the opening 20 is avoided.

In Figure 10b, the multi-functional element 7 is shown in its second functional position, in which it serves as a climbing aid. In this functional position, the latching means 25 and 26 of the side members 23 are engaged in corresponding recesses 28 of the elongated holder 27. For this purpose, the multifunction element 7 has been rotated about the axis of rotation D by 120 ° clockwise. In this functional position, the bracket 21 and thus the blocking element 22 projects upwards, so that placement of the intermediate element 3 in the supporting shell plane E and also pivoting of the heel-side region 48 of the intermediate element 3 through the opening 20 is prevented. Rather, the intermediate element 3 is held with its heel-side region 48 at a distance from the support shell 5, in particular to the supporting shell plane E of the intermediate element 3 by the second functional position of the multi-functional element. As a result, the force required during a climb is significantly reduced because the foot is not overstretched when weaning, Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

22 but at a distance from the tray level E, preferably horizontally.

In this context, it is still conceivable to provide more than three latching means, for example, four or more, which in turn then have the same angle and thus equal distances to adjacent latching means with respect to a center point M. In this way, it is possible depending on the steepness of the mountain, which is to be climbed to realize different Steighilfepositionen by the multi-functional element 7, so that, for example, in a particularly steep mountain, the climbing aid a maximum large distance between the tray 5 and the heel-side area 48 and only a small distance is maintained at a less steep mountain.

FIG. 10 c shows the multifunctional element 7 in its third functional position, in which it releases the opening 20, so that the heel-side area 48 of the intermediate element 3 can pivot through the opening 20 under the supporting shell plane E. This is particularly advantageous when descending on a slope, since in this way in particular the heel claws 10 swing through the opening 20 and dig into the ground, so that on the descent a reduced effort by the sneaker is required and the descent is also much safer , In the functional position according to FIG. 10 c, the latching means 24 and 26 are now arranged in corresponding latching recesses 28 of the elongate holders 27.

Overall, it is found that the multi-functional element 7 is particularly advantageous in that the latching means 24, 25, 26 of each side member 23 have the same angular distance from each other, according to the present embodiment, 120 ° with respect to the axis of rotation D, so that the distances between the locking means are the same, whereby the distances of the corresponding recesses 28 in the elongate holders 27 are equal. In this way, by a simple rotation of the multi-functional element 7 about the rotation axis D, a change between the three functional positions can be done quickly. Due to the large number of provided in the longitudinal direction L of the support shell 5 recesses 28 is further ensured that seen by the corresponding positioning of the side members 23 in the direction of the longitudinal axis L, an adjustment to the respective shoe size of snowshoe runners. Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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Incidentally, it is conceivable to provide the side members 23 with at most two locking means, and for the bracket 21 rotatably relative to the side members 23 perform, so that by a simple pivoting of the bracket 21 with the locking element 22 relative to the side members 23, a change of functional positions is possible. In the respective functional positions of the bracket 21 can then be fixed relative to the side members 23 by corresponding locking means.

As already mentioned, the side fins 11 are preferably formed so that they tip at a relatively high pressure on their side edge 47, in particular when traversing a slope and thus the corresponding crampon 6 can penetrate further into the ground, so that an improved grip is guaranteed.

As has already been explained elsewhere, the pockets 13 for accommodating the crampons 6 are preferably arranged on the underside of the wing elements T, so that when the side flaps 11 are tilted or deflected, the crampons 6 are not bent. In a kinking of the side plate 11 so this example is bent along the side edge 47. But it can also be easily bent at a corresponding load, so that the distance between the wing element T and the ground is reduced.

The side slats 11 may be formed correspondingly thin-walled, for example, to allow a kinking or bending. Due to their elasticity, they each go back to the originally shown position with correspondingly low pressure, so they are quasi reversible.

The side fins 11 can thus fold away at a certain lateral pressure, which occurs in particular at the cross-slope (traverse), up or to the side or bend. For this purpose, the two side slats 11 may be formed of an elastically deformable material, but it is also conceivable that the side slats 11 each form at least two parts. For example, it is conceivable to connect two sub-elements of the side slats 11 by means of a not shown hinge with each other and to fix by means of suitable locking means. Instead of a hinge, however, a bending edge can also be provided, for example, in the region of the side edge 47 between the side lamellae 11, which then, at a correspondingly high load, kinking of the partial elements relatively Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

24 allows each other and relocated at a decrease in pressure, the two sub-elements of the side slats, for example by means of a spring mechanism in its original position.

In order to facilitate the descent on a slope, means may further be provided which allow pivoting of the heel-side region 48 of the intermediate element 3 through the opening 20 below the tray level E when a predetermined force is exceeded. Relative to the multi-functional element 7 or as a supplement thereto, means can thus be provided which allow pivoting at a specific force of the heel-side region 48 through the opening 20. For example, the means may be an elastic region, which is preferably an elastic band 53, in particular a rubber band, as shown schematically in FIG. 11.

It can be seen from FIG. 11 that the elastic band 53 extends along the longitudinal axis L of the carrier shell 5 in the region of the opening 20. It is preferably connected at one end 54 to the coupling device, in particular to the binding 4 or a transverse strut 35 connected thereto, and to the shell end 16 of the support shell 5 at the other end 55. It can also be provided that the end 54 is connected independently of the coupling device with a separate transverse web which connects the two crampons 6 with each other, or with the crampons 6 directly.

Preferably, a tensioning device 56 is also provided, which is shown schematically in FIG. By the tensioning device 56, the elastic band 53 can be tensioned so that the bias of the elastic band 53 can be adapted to the body weight of the snowshoe owner. For this purpose, the clamping device 56, for example, have a clamping lever 57, with which the elastic band 53 can be more or less tensioned.

For example, when the cocking lever 57 is in the raised position shown in FIG. 12, in which it encloses a large angle Y with the tray 5, the elastic band 53 is tensioned, so that a larger force has to be applied to the heel-side portion 48 Shift opening 20. If, however, the clamping lever 57 includes a small angle Y with the support shell 5, as shown in phantom in FIG. 12, the elastic band 53 is less tensioned, so that a lesser force must be applied in order to engage Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

25 to reach the heel-side area 48 of the intermediate element 3 in engagement with the ground. The angular position of the clamping lever 57 can be adjusted via suitable adjusting means, for example by means of an adjusting screw.

Incidentally, the elastic region may also be formed as an integral part of the support shell 5, which is preferably formed by the wing elements T. For example, the wing elements T may be formed of an elastic material which yields at a certain pressure, so that the heel-side region 48 of the intermediate element 3 can pivot through the opening 20. In this case, the length and / or the width of the opening 20 is at least smaller than the heel-side area 48 of the intermediate element 3, so that at a moderate force on the wing elements T these act as a blocking element for the intermediate element 3. Only when the force is increased to the respective area, follows its elastic deformation, so that a passage or pivoting of the heel-side portion 48 of the intermediate member 3 through the opening 20 is possible, so that a heel claw 10 of the intermediate element 3, if this as Crampons is formed, can engage with the ground. In this way, significant savings in the sneaker skier's energy are possible, especially on descent.

It is also conceivable that the side slats 11 fold away at the side edges 47 in the rear region corresponding to a traverse to the side or upwards, so that the heel-side region 48 comes into engagement with the ground in this way.

The elastic region can also be designed in the form of a blocking element corresponding to the blocking element 22, which is connected, for example, directly to the carrier shell 5, preferably integrally therewith. The blocking element then protrudes into the opening 20 and extends in the supporting shell level E. When a certain force is exceeded, the blocking element can yield under the pressure of the heel-side area 48, so that it bends downwards, ie below the supporting shell level E and the opening 20 releases. In a discharge, it is preferably reversibly shifted back to its original position.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 snowshoe Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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2 shoe

3 intermediate element

4 binding

5 tray

6 crampons

7 multifunctional element

8 front claws

9 side claws

10 heel claws

11 side slats

12 cones

13 bag

14 front area

15 ribs

16 rear area

17 ribs

18 control element

19 connecting part

20 opening

21 stirrups

22 blocking element

23 page element

24 latching section

25 resting section

26 resting section

27 holders

28 recess

29 jaw

30 jaw

31 carriers

32 fixing screw

33 fixing screw

34 opening

35 crossbar

36 Adjustment organ

37 Adjusting screw

38 trigger element Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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39 actuating means

40 plate

40a connecting bridge

40b connecting bridge

41 binding plate

42 connecting bridge

43a intermediate strut

43b intermediate strut

44 front fastening strap

45 rear fastening strap

46 wing

47 side edge

48 heel-side area

49 sole

49a front area

49b rear area

50 opening

51 pips

52 bore

53 elastic band

54 first end

55 second end

56 clamping device

57 tensioning lever

L longitudinal axis

E wing plane

T wing element

U bottom

S pivot axis

D rotation axis

M center point

F viewing window

Y angle

Claims

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1. snowshoe (1) with an intermediate element (3) for connection to a shoe

(2) and with a support shell (5) having a front region (14) and a rear region (16), characterized in that a coupling device is provided, with which the intermediate element (3) on the support shell (5) detachably fastened wherein the coupling device comprises a binding (4) and at least one connecting part (19), and wherein the binding (4) on the supporting shell (5) or on the intermediate element (3) and the connecting part (19) on the respective other element is arranged.

2. snowshoe according to claim 1, characterized in that the binding (4) on the support shell (5) and the at least one connecting part (19) on the intermediate element (3) is arranged.

3. snowshoe according to claim 1, characterized in that the binding (4) on the intermediate element (3) and the at least one connecting part (19) on the support shell (5) is arranged.

4. snowshoe according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the intermediate element (3) is designed as crampons.

5. Snowshoe according to claim 4, characterized in that the crampon

(3) a binding plate (41) on which the at least one connecting part (19) or the binding (4) is arranged.

6. snowshoe according to claim 5, characterized in that the at least one connecting part (19) or the binding (4) on an underside of the binding plate (41) is arranged.

7. snowshoe according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one connecting part (19) is a pin which engages in a recess of the bond (4). Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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8. snowshoe according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the at least one connecting part (19) is a recess into which a pin of the binding (4) engages.

9. snowshoe according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support shell (5) laterally and substantially mutually parallel webs formed as webs has (11), each of the front region (14) with the rear region (16) connect the tray (5).

10. snowshoe according to claim 9, characterized in that the two side slats (11) are formed so that they fold away at a certain lateral pressure upwards or to the side.

11. Snowshoe according to one of claims 9 or 10, characterized in that in the region of the inner sides of the side slats (11), in particular in the region of the side slats (11) adjoining wing elements (T) each have a crampon (6) is arranged extending downwardly and longitudinally of the tray (5).

12. snowshoe according to claim 11, characterized in that the crampons (6) are each latched to a side plate (11).

13. Snowshoe according to claim 12, characterized in that on the support shell (5) locking means for fixing the crampons (7) are provided, which are formed by pockets (13) into which the crampons (6) are inserted.

14. Snowshoe according to one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that the binding (4) or the connecting part (19) is attached to the two crampons (6).

15. Snowshoe according to claim 14, characterized in that the two crampons (6) each having an inwardly offset plate (40) on which the binding (4) or the connecting part (19) attached, in particular screwed or integral with the plate (40) is formed. Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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16. Snowshoe according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that between the front region (14) and the rear region (16) an opening (20) is provided, which is at least as long as the intermediate element (3).

17. Snowshoe according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coupling device defines a pivot bearing, so that a pivoting of the intermediate element (3) relative to the support shell (5) about a pivot axis (S) is possible, transverse to a longitudinal axis (L ) of the support shell (5).

18. Snowshoe according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the support shell (5) a multi-functional element is arranged, which serves as a climbing aid (7) in a functional position

19. snowshoe according to claim 18, characterized in that the climbing aid (7) in the opening (20) of the support shell (5) is arranged and bridged.

20. Snowshoe according to one of claims 18 or 19, characterized in that the climbing aid (7) in different positions on the support shell (5) can be fastened, in particular latched.

21. Snowshoe according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bond (4) is a safety bond.

22. snowshoe according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the bond (4) is formed so that the at least one connecting part (19) in this on and ausklinkbar.

23. Snowshoe according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the binding (4) is spring-loaded.

24. Snowshoe according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coupling device comprises actuating means (39) for releasing the coupling between the binding (4) and the connecting part (19). Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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25 intermediate element (3) for connection to a support shell (5) by means of a binding (4) and at least one connecting part (19) having coupling means, in particular for completing a snowshoe according to one of claims 1 to 24, characterized in that the intermediate element (5) the binding (4) or the at least one connecting part (19) of the coupling device.

26 carrying tray (5) for connection to an intermediate element (3) by means of a binding (4) and at least one connecting part (19) having coupling means, in particular for the completion of a snowshoe according to one of claims 1 to 24, characterized in that the supporting shell (5) the binding (4) or the at least one connecting part (19) of the coupling device.

27 carrying shell (5) for a snowshoe (1) for connection to a

Intermediate element (3), having a front region (14) and a rear region (16), characterized in that the support shell (5) has laterally and substantially parallel to one another webs formed as webs (11), and that the two side plates ( 11) are formed so that they fold away at a certain lateral pressure upwards or to the side.

28 carrying tray according to claim 27, characterized in that the side slats (11) fold away at a traverse (Traverse).

29. Carrying tray according to one of claims 27 or 28, characterized in that the two side slats (11) are formed from an elastically deformable material.

30. Supporting shell according to one of claims 27 or 28, characterized in that the side slats (11) are each formed at least in two parts.

31 carrying tray according to claim 30, characterized in that the at least two sub-elements of the side slats (11) are interconnected by means of a hinge. Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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32. Carrying tray according to claim 30, characterized in that between the at least two sub-elements of the side slats (11) is provided a bending edge.

33. Supporting shell (5), in particular for a snowshoe (1), with a front region (14) and a rear region (16), between which an opening (20) is provided, wherein the support shell (5) is suitable with an intermediate element (3) for receiving a shoe (2) to be connected, characterized in that the support shell (5) comprises means which allow a pivotal movement of the intermediate element (3) under appropriate load, so that a heelside-side region of the intermediate element (3) the opening (20) is pivotable under a tray shell plane (E).

34. Carrying tray according to claim 33, characterized in that the means allow pivoting of the heel-side region of the intermediate element (3) through the opening (20) below the tray level (E) when a predetermined force is exceeded.

35. Carrying tray according to one of claims 33 or 34, characterized in that the means are formed by an elastic region.

36. Carrying tray according to claim 35, characterized in that the elastic region is an elastic band (53), in particular a rubber band.

37. Carrying tray according to claim 36, characterized in that the elastic band (53) along the longitudinal axis (L) of the support shell (5) in the region of the opening (20).

38. Carrying tray according to one of claims 36 or 37, characterized in that the elastic band (53) is connected at one end to the coupling device and at the other end to the rear region (16) of the support shell (5).

39. Carrying tray according to one of the preceding claims 36 to 38, characterized in that a tensioning device (56) for tensioning the elastic band (53) is provided, with which the bias of the elastic band (53) in dependence of the body weight is adjustable. Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

40. Carrying tray according to claim 39, characterized in that the clamping device (56) at the rear region (16) of the support shell (5) is arranged.

41. Tray according to one of claims 39 or 40, characterized in that the clamping device (56) has a clamping lever (57).

42. Carrying tray according to one of the preceding claims 33 to 35, characterized in that the elastic region is an integral part of the support shell (5), which is in particular formed by the wing elements (T).

43. Multifunction element for a snowshoe (1) with an intermediate element (3) and a support shell (5), wherein the support shell (3) between a front region (14) and a rear region (16) has an opening (20) and two in the substantially mutually parallel side slats (11), wherein the multi-functional element can assume three functional positions, characterized in that it prevents pivoting of a heel-side region of the intermediate element (3) through the opening (20) in a first functional position,

- Serves as a climbing aid (7) in a second functional position, and in a third functional position, the opening (20) releases.

44. Multifunctional element according to claim 43, characterized in that it is arranged in the region of the opening (20) and has two side elements (23) which are each connectable to a holder (27).

45. Multifunctional element according to one of claims 43 or 44, characterized in that a change of the functional position by a rotation of the multi-functional element about an axis of rotation (D) is effected, which is transverse to the longitudinal axis (L) of the support shell (5).

46. Multifunctional element according to one of claims 44 or 45, characterized in that each side element (23) has three latching portions (24,25,26) which are transverse to the longitudinal axis (L) of the support shell (5) parallel Meissner Bolte M / CLK-011-PC

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47. Multifunctional element according to claim 46, characterized in that in each functional position in each case two of the latching sections (24,25,26) of a side element (23) cooperate with two in the region of the holder (27) provided latching recesses (28).

48. Multifunctional element according to one of the preceding claims 44 to 47, characterized in that the two side elements (23) by at least one bracket (21) are interconnected.

49. Multifunctional element according to claim 48, characterized in that a blocking element (22) rotatably connected to the bracket (21) is connected.

50. Multi-functional element according to one of the preceding claims 43 to 49, characterized in that it is displaceable along the longitudinal axis (L) of the support shell (5), so that adaptation to the shoe size can be made.

51. Snowshoe (1) characterized by a support shell according to one of claims 27 to 32.

52. Snowshoe (1) characterized by a support shell according to one of claims 33 to 42.

53. snowshoe (1) characterized by a multi-functional element according to one of claims 43 to 50.