EP0152017A1 - Heelplate structure particularly for ski boots - Google Patents
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- EP0152017A1 EP0152017A1 EP85100980A EP85100980A EP0152017A1 EP 0152017 A1 EP0152017 A1 EP 0152017A1 EP 85100980 A EP85100980 A EP 85100980A EP 85100980 A EP85100980 A EP 85100980A EP 0152017 A1 EP0152017 A1 EP 0152017A1
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- heelplate
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- ski boots
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- 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
- A43B5/0405—Linings, paddings or insertions; Inner boots
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- 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
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- 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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- This invention relates to a heelplate structure particularly for ski boots.
- a heelplate piece which is usually formed of a rubber or the like material block accommodated in a recess defined in the bottom rear region of a boot heel.
- a heelplate structure particularly for ski boots comprising a heelplate block receivable in a recess formed in the bottom rear region of the heel of a ski boot, characterized in that it comprises interlocking means for removably securing said heelplate block in said recess.
- a heelplate structure particularly for ski boots comprises a heelplate block, generally designated with the reference numeral 1, which is advantageously formed from rubber or the like materials.
- the heelplate block 1 is receivable, in a conventional fashion, in a recess 2 defined in the bottom rear portion of the heel 4 of a ski boot.
- a unique feature of the invention is that an interlocking means is provided for removably securing said heelplate block 1 in the recess 2.
- such interlocking means consists of a mushroom-shaped element, generally designated with the reference numeral 10, including a stem 11 with an enlarged head 12 which is formed peripherally with a conical taper 14 adapted for insertion into a throughgoing hole 20 provided in the cited recess 2 and open to a depression 21 within the ski boot which will receive the head 12 such that it cannot protrude inwards and provide an abutment for engagement with the head.
- the mushroom-shaped element indicated at 10', is provided directly in the recess 2, thereby the heelplate block will be formed with a throughgoing hole 13' through which the stem 11' can be inserted whereto an enlarged head 12' having a frusto-conical taper 14' is attached, which head is received in a repression 21' defined in the heelplate block 1' and forming the abutment for the enlarged head 12'.
- the heelplate block can be pressed in place directly without using screw fasteners.
- the rubber material of the heelplate block is advantageously more elastically deformable than the material of the heel or sole, which is advantageously plastic material. Thereby the snapping-in action and the replacement is facilitated.
- any suitable material, dimension, and contingent shape may be used to meet individual requirements.
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Abstract
A heelplate structure particularly for ski boots comprising a heelplate block (1,1') which is receivable in a recess (2) formed at the bottom rear region of the heel (4) of a ski boot. A unique feature of the invention is that an interlocking means (10,10') is provided for removably securing the heelplate block (1,1') in the recess (2).
Description
- This invention relates to a heelplate structure particularly for ski boots.
- It is known to use, for protecting the heel region of the sole of a ski boot, a heelplate piece which is usually formed of a rubber or the like material block accommodated in a recess defined in the bottom rear region of a boot heel.
- In conformity with a currently utilized technique such a rubber heelplate would be fastened by means of one or more screws of a non-rust material.
- Thus, with such prior solutions, when the user is to replace a worn out heelplate, he/she is required to remove the screws in order to release the heelplate for replacement with a new one.
- This operation, while being simple per se, must be carried out, however, with some skill in order to avoid damaging the screw hole threads, since any damage would result in an unreliable attachment of the new heelplate.
- Furthermore, loosening two or more screws may be difficult where the screw heads are worn, and even where such an operation appears to be simple to carry out, it is inconvenient for the user.
- It is the aim of this invention to obviate such prior disadvantage by providing a heelplate structure which can be attached to a ski boot without resorting to the use of screws or the like fasteners.
- Within the above aim, it is a particular object of the invention to provide a heelplate structure which, while including a much simplified fastening means, can give full assurance of a firm and durable fit of the heelplate to the ski boot.
- It is another object of this invention to provide a heelplate structure which is simpler to manufacture and of moderate cost.
- The above aim, as well as these and other objects such as will be apparent hereinafter, are achieved by a heelplate structure particularly for ski boots, according to the invention, comprising a heelplate block receivable in a recess formed in the bottom rear region of the heel of a ski boot, characterized in that it comprises interlocking means for removably securing said heelplate block in said recess.
- Further features and advantages will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description of a heelplate structure particularly for ski boots, as illustrated by way of example and not of limitation in the accompanying drawing, where:
- Figure 1 is a longitudinal cross-section of the heelplate according to the invention;
- Figure 2 is a perspective view of the heelplate block; and
- Figure 3 is a longitudinal cross-section of the heelplate according to a further embodiment of the invention in which the male interlocking means is fitted to the ski boot.
- With reference to the drawing views, a heelplate structure particularly for ski boots, according to the invention, comprises a heelplate block, generally designated with the
reference numeral 1, which is advantageously formed from rubber or the like materials. - The
heelplate block 1 is receivable, in a conventional fashion, in arecess 2 defined in the bottom rear portion of theheel 4 of a ski boot. - A unique feature of the invention is that an interlocking means is provided for removably securing said
heelplate block 1 in therecess 2. - In a preferred embodiment, such interlocking means consists of a mushroom-shaped element, generally designated with the
reference numeral 10, including astem 11 with an enlargedhead 12 which is formed peripherally with aconical taper 14 adapted for insertion into a throughgoinghole 20 provided in the citedrecess 2 and open to adepression 21 within the ski boot which will receive thehead 12 such that it cannot protrude inwards and provide an abutment for engagement with the head. - In an equally useful embodiment, the mushroom-shaped element, indicated at 10', is provided directly in the
recess 2, thereby the heelplate block will be formed with a throughgoing hole 13' through which the stem 11' can be inserted whereto an enlarged head 12' having a frusto-conical taper 14' is attached, which head is received in a repression 21' defined in the heelplate block 1' and forming the abutment for the enlarged head 12'. - With the arrangement described above, the heelplate block can be pressed in place directly without using screw fasteners.
- To replace the heelplate, it will be sufficient to remove the heelplate block by prying it out with a screwdriver or equivalent tool inserted between the recess and heelplate block, thus practically dislodging the worn heelplate, and then insert a new heelplate block into the same position with a pressing action.
- It will be appreciated that the rubber material of the heelplate block is advantageously more elastically deformable than the material of the heel or sole, which is advantageously plastic material. Thereby the snapping-in action and the replacement is facilitated.
- It may be appreciated from the foregoing discussion that the invention achieves its objects, and in particular that a heelplate structure is provided which has a greatly simplified construction and can be readily assembled without involving any complex or troublesome operations.
- In practicing the invention, any suitable material, dimension, and contingent shape, may be used to meet individual requirements.
Claims (5)
1. A heelplate structure particularly for ski boots, comprising a heelplate block (1,1') receivable in a recess (2) formed in the bottom rear region of the heel (4) of a ski boot, characterized in that it comprises interlocking means (10,10') for removably securing said heelplate block (1,1') in said recess (2).
2. A heelplate structure particularly for ski boots, according to Claim 1, characterized in that said interlocking means comprises a mushroom-shaped element (10,10') having a stem (11,11') terminated with an enlarged head (12,12') peripherally formed with a frusto-conical taper (14,14') and being receivable in a depression (2',21').
3. A heelplate structure particularly for ski boots, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that said mushroom-shaped element (10) extends integrally from said heelplate block (1) and is inserted into a throughgoing hole (20) formed in said recess (2) and open to said depression (21).
4. A heelplate structure particularly for ski boots, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said mushroom-shaped element (10') extends from said recess (2) and is inserted into a throughgoing hole (13') formed in said heelplate block (1') and in communication with said depression (21').
5. A heelplate structure particularly for ski boots, characterized in that it comprises one or more of the features herein described and/or illustrated.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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IT2084084U IT8420840V0 (en) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-02-13 | HEEL RESCUE STRUCTURE PARTICULARLY FOR SKI BOOTS. |
IT2084084U | 1984-02-13 |
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EP85100980A Withdrawn EP0152017A1 (en) | 1984-02-13 | 1985-01-31 | Heelplate structure particularly for ski boots |
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Cited By (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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FR2610797A1 (en) * | 1987-02-12 | 1988-08-19 | Salomon Sa | ALPINE SKI BOOT WITH SOLE PROVIDED WITH A SHOCK ABSORBER |
DE8812105U1 (en) * | 1988-09-24 | 1988-11-10 | Kurt O. John GmbH & Co KG, 6785 Münchweiler | Running stain for shoes |
FR2623095A1 (en) * | 1987-11-18 | 1989-05-19 | Salomon Sa | DEVICE FOR LATERAL GUIDING OF A SHOE ON A BACKGROUND SKI |
DE3831622A1 (en) * | 1988-09-17 | 1990-03-29 | Boris Dr Med Altschueler | Medical or orthopaedic shoe |
WO1992001397A1 (en) * | 1990-07-23 | 1992-02-06 | Calzaturificio Brixia S.P.A. | Ski shoe |
US5331752A (en) * | 1992-01-14 | 1994-07-26 | Rollerblade, Inc. | Skate with detachable shoe |
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FR1200628A (en) * | 1958-06-03 | 1959-12-23 | Monegasque Sa | Improvements applicable to removable heels for shoes |
FR1575624A (en) * | 1968-03-20 | 1969-07-25 | ||
US4291473A (en) * | 1978-11-15 | 1981-09-29 | Nordica S.P.A. | Ski boot device for facilitating walking |
US4351120A (en) * | 1979-06-15 | 1982-09-28 | Engineered Sports Products, Inc. | Removable traction surfaces for footwear |
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FR1200628A (en) * | 1958-06-03 | 1959-12-23 | Monegasque Sa | Improvements applicable to removable heels for shoes |
FR1575624A (en) * | 1968-03-20 | 1969-07-25 | ||
US4291473A (en) * | 1978-11-15 | 1981-09-29 | Nordica S.P.A. | Ski boot device for facilitating walking |
US4351120A (en) * | 1979-06-15 | 1982-09-28 | Engineered Sports Products, Inc. | Removable traction surfaces for footwear |
Cited By (12)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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FR2610797A1 (en) * | 1987-02-12 | 1988-08-19 | Salomon Sa | ALPINE SKI BOOT WITH SOLE PROVIDED WITH A SHOCK ABSORBER |
DE3742918A1 (en) * | 1987-02-12 | 1988-08-25 | Salomon Sa | ALPINE SKI SHOE |
US4937955A (en) * | 1987-02-12 | 1990-07-03 | Salomon, S.A. | Alpine ski boot with shock absorbing sole |
US5054213A (en) * | 1987-02-12 | 1991-10-08 | Salomon S.A. | Alpine ski boot with shock absorbing sole |
US5086575A (en) * | 1987-02-12 | 1992-02-11 | Salomon S.A. | Alpine ski boot with shock absorbing sole |
FR2623095A1 (en) * | 1987-11-18 | 1989-05-19 | Salomon Sa | DEVICE FOR LATERAL GUIDING OF A SHOE ON A BACKGROUND SKI |
US5011179A (en) * | 1987-11-18 | 1991-04-30 | Salomon S.A. | Lateral guide apparatus for cross-country ski, ski shoe operable therewith, and improved ski-country ski |
DE3831622A1 (en) * | 1988-09-17 | 1990-03-29 | Boris Dr Med Altschueler | Medical or orthopaedic shoe |
DE8812105U1 (en) * | 1988-09-24 | 1988-11-10 | Kurt O. John GmbH & Co KG, 6785 Münchweiler | Running stain for shoes |
WO1992001397A1 (en) * | 1990-07-23 | 1992-02-06 | Calzaturificio Brixia S.P.A. | Ski shoe |
US5214865A (en) * | 1990-07-23 | 1993-06-01 | Calzaturificio Brixia S.P.A. | Shock absorbing heel attachment for a ski shoe |
US5331752A (en) * | 1992-01-14 | 1994-07-26 | Rollerblade, Inc. | Skate with detachable shoe |
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