Classifications

• • 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
  • A43B5/0401—Snowboard boots
  • A43B5/0403—Adaptations for soles or accessories with soles for snowboard 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
  • A43B5/0401—Snowboard boots
• • 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
• • 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
  • A43B5/0496—Ski or like boots boots for touring or hiking skis
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
  • A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
  • A63C10/02—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
  • A63C10/10—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
  • A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
  • A63C10/14—Interfaces, e.g. in the shape of a plate
  • A63C10/145—Interfaces, e.g. in the shape of a plate between two superimposed binding systems, e.g. cradle

Definitions

• the subject of the present invention is a shoe / shoe retention device assembly on a sliding member, in particular on a snowboard.
• Snowboarding is a sliding sport in which the surfer has both feet on a single board and positioned obliquely to the longitudinal axis of the board.
• the boots are of the alpine ski boot or ski touring type, rigid, so as to allow very strong and precise support and edge grip transmissions.
• the retaining elements cooperating with such a shoe are generally stirrups which lock each of the front and rear ends of each shoe sole.
• the rigidity of such shoes is generally obtained by a shell and an articulated plastic collar thus constituting a closed power circuit.
• the shoes are very flexible and the necessary supports are provided mainly by the shaped retaining elements open shell and articulated collar, rigid, associated with straps, two or three per foot, allowing the transmission of vertical forces from bottom to top and forward.
• the support of the ankle and the instep are obtained by a diagonal strap disposed substantially at the flexion fold and associated with a semi-rigid padded plate which distributes the pressure on the instep and ensures progressive flexion. of the ankle, in particular forward.
• the shell retaining elements are bulky and require a precise adjustment to the volume of the boot at each "putting on” operation of the surfboard.
• Such a retaining device also does not allow the taking of supports, force transmissions provided by the hull retaining devices.
• the object of the present invention is to solve the above drawbacks and to provide a shoe / shoe retention device assembly on a sliding member such as a snowboard which has the advantages of the two overall systems. retainers described above, without having the disadvantages.
• the set must in particular provide a good compromise between comfort foot hold and transmission of forces, recovery support. It should also allow easy fitting and be of minimum bulk.
• the shoe should be flexible enough to allow walking with a certain movement of the foot.
• the retaining device comprises: latching means in vertical direction and along a horizontal plane cooperating with latching means complementary to the shoe arranged in a central part of the sole of the shoe, that the shoe comprises a framework constituting a minimum power circuit for the transmission of forces and the recovery of support necessary in the practice of sport, and by the fact that this circuit power passes through the hooking means of the sole of the shoe.
• the front and rear ends of the sole of the shoe can be left flexible and thus provide the tactile and unwinding sensations necessary for walking.
• the integration into the shoe of the minimum power circuit which corresponds to the power circuit constituted by the shell of a shell / boot assembly, and its direct connection with the means of attachment of the shoe makes it possible to guarantee good force transmissions and support points for minimum bulk of the restraint.
• the attachment means in the vertical direction are of the latch type, and the attachment means in a horizontal plane are constituted by complementary shapes of the shoe and of the retaining devices, ensuring a form link in a longitudinal and transverse direction of this plane; for example by a set of grooves / ribs of suitable shapes.
• FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shoe / restraint device assembly according to an exemplary embodiment
• FIG. 2 is a side view of an example frame of the shoe.
• the shoe / restraint device assembly shown in FIG. 1 consists of a retention device 10 intended to be mounted on the gliding or surfing board, and of a shoe 20 comprising attachment means 30 complementary to those of the retainer.
• the retaining device 10 comprises two rounded ribs 11, 12, of substantially trapezoidal shape arranged opposite and forming, seen from above, a kind of X.
• Each of these ribs 11, 12 can be interrupted by one or more slots 13, as shown in the drawing, so as not to influence too much the possibility of bending of the board on which the retaining device is mounted and allow the evacuation of snow when putting on.
• the complementary hooking means of the shoe consist of two symmetrical recesses or "grooves" 31 formed on either side of the longitudinal axis of the shoe (not shown in the drawing), and having shapes complementary to the ribs 11, 12.
• a locking plate or bolt 14 actuable by means of a handle 15 is slidably mounted in a slot 16 in the rib 11, and is capable of fitting into a recess 17 in the other rib 12.
• This bolt 14 is intended to cooperate with a locking pin 32 of the shoe, for locking in the vertical direction of the shoe.
• the space provided between the bolt 14 and the base 18 of the retaining device just corresponds to the diameter of the locking pin 32.
• axis 32 could be replaced by a flat iron or any other means of retaining in the vertical direction could be envisaged without departing from the scope of the present invention.
• FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of the framework 40 of the shoe intended to allow a transmission of the forces and the recovery of the supports necessary for the practice of the sport.
• this frame 40 is minimal, but provides a power circuit corresponding to that provided by the shell of a shell retainer for a boot type surf shoe. It consists of a rigid shell 41 surrounding the bottom of the foot (shown in 1) from the metatarsal area 42 to the level of the Achilles tendon area 43.
• the shell 41 does not extend beyond the metatarsals so as to leave the tactile sensations at the level of the forefoot / toes.
• the shell 41 carries a wide notch 44 at the heel so as to allow the establishment at this level of damping means, and leave the tactile sensations of the heel, in particular at the time of the attack on the step, when walking or when receiving the jump, so as to allow the sensation of the part of the surf that first touches the ground.
• the shell 41 defines the grooves 31 and anchors the locking pin 32.
• the shell 41 therefore completely integrates the means for hooking the shoe which are thus directly connected to the power circuit.
• the sole 21 of the shoe can be molded, glued or simply positioned on the central part 45 of the shell 41, and is made of a flexible and adherent material such as synthetic or natural rubber, and leaving visible the hooking parts 31, 32.
• a collar 46 extending from the top of the heel to the area of the calf.
• the collar 46 has optimized shapes and dimensions so as to allow transmission of the forces and recovery times necessary for the practice of sport without unduly stiffening the shoe.
• this collar 46 can be connected to the shell 41 by lateral shrouds 47 to allow rear support when cornering, called “back side”, without however penalizing the possibility of forward bending essential for the practice of surf.
• the essential role of the collar 46 is to provide a rear stop for the foot.
• the collar participates in the control of forward bending of the leg by cooperation with the rear part 43 of the shell 41.
• the collar 46 is articulated on the shell 41 around a longitudinal axis 48, such a construction allowing a wide possibility of pivoting in the transverse direction of the leg.
• This axis 48 may be replaced by an articulation axis transverse to the longitudinal direction of the shoe if more rigidity in the transverse direction is desired.
• a liner 22 will be interposed between the frame 40 of the shoe and the foot 1 of the wearer, so as to provide the necessary comfort.
• This boot can be shaped so as to offer the same sensations as a traditional "boot” type shoe.
• an outer rod 23 will be provided to seal the assembly with respect to snow / water, this rod being integral with the sole 21 and advantageously having the external appearance of a shoe of the "boot” type. traditional.
• the outer rod 23 is provided, in a manner known per se, with closing and tightening means, of the lacing type, or, as shown in the drawing, straps 24, 25, 26, associated with hooking means of the type loop or Velcro.
• a tightening means or strap 25 is more particularly provided at the instep.
• such a strap 25 cooperates with the collar 46 for controlling the flexion of the leg and will therefore be more or less flexible, so as to provide an information circuit very close to that of a shell / boot assembly.
• All the anchoring means 27 of the various straps 24, 25, 26, or shrouds 47, are provided on the frame of the shoe, namely the shell 41 and the collar 46. These anchors are made in any way known per se , rivets, screws etc.
• the sole In the case where the sole is not molded or glued to the shell, it can be simply "threaded” and positioned thereon with the rod 23, and the attachment to the power circuit 41, 46, is then carried out by means of anchoring means 27.
• anchoring means 27 Such a construction method is particularly advantageous since it allows the use of "standard” elements and technologies for the upper, the sole, the strap.
• the anchoring means 27 are screws, the assembly can be carried out without special tools and be removable.
• the invention makes it possible to obtain a “boot” type surf boot having the advantages of such a boot without having the drawbacks, and which can in particular be associated with a retaining device. very space-saving and requiring no adjustment.
• the invention relates not only to the shoe, but also to the associated retaining device and the shoe / retaining device assembly thus obtained.

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