EP1340436B1 - Footwear provided with resilient fastening means, and method for manufacturing the same - Google Patents

Footwear provided with resilient fastening means, and method for manufacturing the same Download PDF

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EP1340436B1
EP1340436B1 EP02027367A EP02027367A EP1340436B1 EP 1340436 B1 EP1340436 B1 EP 1340436B1 EP 02027367 A EP02027367 A EP 02027367A EP 02027367 A EP02027367 A EP 02027367A EP 1340436 B1 EP1340436 B1 EP 1340436B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
    • A43B23/02—Uppers; Boot legs
    • A43B23/0245—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B23/0255—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the constructive form assembled by gluing or thermo bonding
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B1/00—Footwear characterised by the material
    • A43B1/0072—Footwear characterised by the material made at least partially of transparent or translucent materials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B11/00—Footwear with arrangements to facilitate putting-on or removing, e.g. with straps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
    • A43B23/02—Uppers; Boot legs
    • A43B23/0205—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the material
    • A43B23/0235—Different layers of different material
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
    • A43B23/02—Uppers; Boot legs
    • A43B23/0245—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B23/0265—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the constructive form having different properties in different directions
    • A43B23/027—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the constructive form having different properties in different directions with a part of the upper particularly flexible, e.g. permitting articulation or torsion
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
    • A43B23/26—Tongues for shoes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/08—Bathing shoes ; Aquatic sports shoes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
    • A43C11/002—Fastenings using stretchable material attached to cuts in the uppers

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  • the subject of the present invention is an article of footwear, in particular of the slipper type and designed more specifically for the practice of a sport such as climbing, dancing, water sports, combat sports, etc.
  • Such footwear should be light, flexible while providing a perfect foot support and excellent mobility of the ankle.
  • Climbing shoes in particular are generally made of a low shank, that is to say, stopping below the malleolus and a rubber sole.
  • the slipper is more or less flexible, the stiffness being among others conferred by the sole more or less thick.
  • this clamping is obtained by traditional means of lacing type, tightening strap making a zigzag path on the top of the foot, simple straps provided with self gripping means, or even a simple rod provided with elastic bands at level of the instep and / or upper stem for so-called ballerina slippers for which one seeks a maximum lightness and where one wishes to avoid the risks of untimely loosings related to the use of laces or straps with means self gripping.
  • the holding of the foot is in fact mainly provided by the material of the rod, the elastic bands being used primarily to facilitate the boot and secondarily to ensure the maintenance of the foot.
  • the tightening is not always very homogeneous.
  • FR 1 522 438 it is known a town shoe, heel, with a rod of extensible material, closed structure. Such a shoe does not include clamping means and is also not suitable for sports practice.
  • the DE 92 14715 provides a clamping system consisting of a central flap connected to a lace, the clamping being performed by a winding system or lever.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an article of footwear, slipper type that allows tightening and maintenance of improved foot, while being as light as possible.
  • the elastic tightening system extends over almost the entire volume of the foot and allows a uniform and improved improved tightening, improving besides the proprioceptive sensations.
  • this clamping system combines efficiency and lightness.
  • the article of footwear or footwear 1 essentially comprises a closed bottom shank 2 provided with an upper opening 5 and a boot zipper 6, an outer sole 3 and an elastic tightening system 10.
  • the rod 2 is low, that is to say that it extends below the malleoli not to interfere with the articulation of the ankle.
  • the stem 2 could also be mid-high, that is to say, cover said malleoli without, however, impede the mobility of the ankle.
  • This rod 2 is preferably a completely elastic material, but nevertheless lightweight such as "LYCRA” ® or neoprene.
  • the elastic clamping system 10 consists of a central portion 11 extending over the top of the instep and substantially the entire length thereof and a series of branches 12, 13, 14 extending radially from said central portion 11 to the level of the sole 3 of the liner.
  • each of the branches 12, 13, 14 are connected together by a semi-peripheral edge 15, on each side / medial side of the liner.
  • the clamping system preferably comprises on each side / medial side of the liner a rear branch 13 extending towards the heel and a front branch 14 extending towards the toes.
  • the branches 13, 14 can be provided only on one side.
  • the clamping system is made of an elastic material such as rubber.
  • the clamping system 11, 12, 13, 14 constitutes a kind of elastic "cage" completely enveloping the foot at the instep to the direction of the heel and toes, and makes it possible to exert a tightening force improved, homogeneous and uniformly distributed over the entire foot.
  • the central portion 11 of the clamping system comprises a recessed portion or even a hole 16 in the junction zone of the branches 12, 13, 14 to improve the deformability of the assembly and not create overpressure at this level.
  • the branches 12, 13, 14 may be symmetrical or not depending on the desired effect and for better adaptation to the anatomy of the foot.
  • the elastic clamping system 10 is fixed on the rod 2.
  • This attachment can be effected by any known means 9, such as gluing, welding, overmolding, sewing. It can be fixed only to its central portion 11 and lower 15 at the level of the sole, or over its entire surface, each leg 12, 13, 14 then being fixed on the rod.
  • the figure 2 illustrates a preferred manufacturing method in which the elastic clamping system 10 is fixed flat on a pre-cut shape of the rod 2.
  • the rod 2 is then shaped in a manner known per se by stroebel sewing assembly 8 to a first of 7 and is glued to the outer sole 3.
  • the assembly is finalized by the introduction of a wrapping 4, that is to say a rubber band or the like surrounding the lower part of the rod 2 at its junction with the outsole 3.
  • the clamping system 10 can be made of rubber molded directly on the rod 2.
  • the assembly can also be achieved by high frequency welding. This construction offers the advantage that transparent rubber can be used for the clamping system 10 since the assembly is done without glue.
  • Another possibility is to assemble the clamping system 10 by gluing on the rod 2, after mounting it on the sole 3 and before setting up the wrapping 4.
  • the clamping system 10 defines a footwear volume lower than that of the foot to be accommodated, so as to actually exert an elastic clamping force when the foot is placed in the liner.
  • clamping systems 10 defining different footwear volumes may be used for slippers of the same size to take into account the morphological differences, and in particular instep or thin foot, the feet of different users.
  • FIGS. 5 to 8 illustrate a second embodiment in which the elastic clamping system 10 also constitutes a banding part and in which similar or identical elements will be indicated by identical reference numerals.
  • the article of footwear or footwear 1 also consists of a preferably low-lying rod 2 of elastic material, provided with an upper opening 5 and a boot zipper 6, an outer sole 3 and a elastic clamping system 10.
  • the elastic clamping system 10 consists of a central portion 11 extending over the top of the instep and a series of branches 12, 13, 14 extending radially from the central portion 11 .
  • the clamping system 10 is necessarily applied to the rod 2 once it is assembled with the first mounting 7.
  • the clamping system 10 is put in place on the upper end of the rod and fixed thereon, in particular by gluing, at its central portion 11, then it is folded by its lower edge 15 under the first mounting 7, before introduction and assembly by gluing the outer sole 3.
  • the clamping system 10 is held on the one hand by its central part 11, and on the other hand by its lower edge 15 fixed in mounting position between the first mounting element 7 and the outer sole plate 3.
  • the lower edge 15 is therefore also the lateral / medial wrapping of the liner, which provides a certain weight gain.
  • the slipper is finished, if necessary, by application of two rubber bands respectively before 4b and rear 4c finalizing the wrapping 4.

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Abstract

The shoe (1) includes a sole (3), a low upper (2) which is at least partially elastic, and an instep provided with an elastic tightening system (10) extending from an area of a top of the instep to an area of the sole. A pull tab (6) is provided for fitting the shoe. An Independent claim is also included for a shoe manufacturing method.

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La présente invention a pour objet un article chaussant, notamment de type chausson et conçu plus spécifiquement pour la pratique d'un sport tel que escalade, danse, sports d'eau, sports de combat,...etc.The subject of the present invention is an article of footwear, in particular of the slipper type and designed more specifically for the practice of a sport such as climbing, dancing, water sports, combat sports, etc.

De tels articles chaussants doivent être légers, souples tout en assurant un maintien parfait du pied et une excellente mobilité de la cheville.Such footwear should be light, flexible while providing a perfect foot support and excellent mobility of the ankle.

Les chaussons d'escalade en particulier sont généralement constitués d'une tige basse, c'est-à-dire s'arrêtant en dessous des malléoles et d'une semelle en caoutchouc.Climbing shoes in particular are generally made of a low shank, that is to say, stopping below the malleolus and a rubber sole.

Selon le résultat recherché le chausson est plus ou moins souple, la rigidité étant entre autre conférée par la semelle plus ou moins épaisse.Depending on the desired result the slipper is more or less flexible, the stiffness being among others conferred by the sole more or less thick.

Le serrage du chausson sur le pied de façon qu'il épouse bien la forme de celui-ci est important pour un bon toucher, contact et des sensations maximums quel que soit le type de sport pratiqué.The tightening of the boot on the foot so that it fits the shape of it is important for a good touch, contact and maximum sensations regardless of the type of sport practiced.

En général, ce serrage est obtenu par des moyens traditionnels de type laçage, sangle de serrage effectuant un parcours en zigzag sur le dessus du pied, simples sangles de serrage munies de moyens auto agrippants, voire même par une simple tige munie de bandes élastiques au niveau du cou de pied et/ou en haut de tige pour les chaussons dits de type ballerine pour lesquels on recherche une légèreté maximale et où l'on souhaite éviter les risques des desserrages intempestifs liés à l'utilisation de lacets ou de sangles avec moyens auto agrippants.In general, this clamping is obtained by traditional means of lacing type, tightening strap making a zigzag path on the top of the foot, simple straps provided with self gripping means, or even a simple rod provided with elastic bands at level of the instep and / or upper stem for so-called ballerina slippers for which one seeks a maximum lightness and where one wishes to avoid the risks of untimely loosings related to the use of laces or straps with means self gripping.

Dans ce dernier type de construction, la tenue du pied est en fait essentiellement assurée par le matériau de la tige, les bandes élastiques servant essentiellement à faciliter le chaussage et accessoirement à assurer le maintien du pied. Par ailleurs le serrage n'est pas toujours très homogène.Par le FR 1 522 438 il est connu une chaussure de ville, à talon, avec une tige en matériau extensible, à structure fermée. Une telle chaussure ne comporte pas de moyens de serrage et n'est de plus pas adaptée à une pratique sportive.In the latter type of construction, the holding of the foot is in fact mainly provided by the material of the rod, the elastic bands being used primarily to facilitate the boot and secondarily to ensure the maintenance of the foot. Moreover, the tightening is not always very homogeneous. FR 1 522 438 it is known a town shoe, heel, with a rod of extensible material, closed structure. Such a shoe does not include clamping means and is also not suitable for sports practice.

Par le WO 99/37176 il est connu une chaussure de sport comportant une tige ouverte délimitant deux quartiers de serrage pouvant être reliés par un moyen élastique, le tout étant recouvert d'un volet relié à la tige ou à la semelle par une ou plusieurs sangles élastiques. Dans ce type de construction les éléments "élastiques visent surtout à faciliter l'introduction du pied. D'ailleurs ce document prévoit des moyens supplémentaires tels que velcro, boutons pressions pour ajuster la tenue de pied.Speak WO 99/37176 it is known a sports shoe having an open rod delimiting two clamping quarters can be connected by an elastic means, the whole being covered with a flap connected to the rod or the sole by one or more elastic straps. In this type of construction, the elastic elements are mainly intended to facilitate the introduction of the foot, and this document provides additional means such as velcro, snaps to adjust the foot hold.

Le DE 92 14715 prévoit un système de serrage constitué d'un volet central relié à un lacet, le serrage étant effectué par un système à enrouleur ou levier.The DE 92 14715 provides a clamping system consisting of a central flap connected to a lace, the clamping being performed by a winding system or lever.

Le but de la présente invention est de proposer un article chaussant, de type chausson qui permette un serrage et un maintien de pied amélioré, tout en étant le plus léger possible.The object of the present invention is to provide an article of footwear, slipper type that allows tightening and maintenance of improved foot, while being as light as possible.

Ce but est atteint dans l'article chaussant selon la revendication 1, et dans le procédé de la revendication 11. Ainsi, le système de serrage élastique s'étend sur quasiment tout le volume du pied et permet un serrage amélioré régulier et uniforme, améliorant par ailleurs les sensations proprioceptives.This object is achieved in the article of footwear according to claim 1, and in the method of claim 11. Thus, the elastic tightening system extends over almost the entire volume of the foot and allows a uniform and improved improved tightening, improving besides the proprioceptive sensations.

Par ailleurs, il évite les problèmes liés aux systèmes de type laçage ou sangle avec moyens auto agrippants qui risquent toujours de se défaire. Enfin, ce système de serrage concilie efficacité et légèreté.Moreover, it avoids the problems associated with lacing type systems or strap with hook and loop means that are still at risk of being discarded. Finally, this clamping system combines efficiency and lightness.

De toute façon, l'invention sera mieux comprise et d'autres caractéristiques de celle-ci seront mises en évidence à l'aide de la description qui suit en référence au dessin schématique annexé en illustrant à titre d'exemple non limitatif deux modes de réalisation préférés, et dans lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un chausson d'escalade selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue de dessus de la tige du chausson de la tige 1 avant montage,
  • la figure 3 est une vue similaire à la figure 1 avec arraché partiel au niveau du banderolage,
  • la figure 4 est une vue en coupe selon IV-IV de la figure 3,
  • la figure 5 est une vue similaire à la figure 1 d'un chausson selon un second mode de réalisation,
  • la figure 6 est une vue de dessus du système de serrage de la figure 5,
  • la figure 7 est une vue similaire à la figure 5 avec un arraché partiel du banderolage,
  • la figure 8 est une vue en coupe selon VIII-VIII de la figure 7.
Anyway, the invention will be better understood and other characteristics thereof will be highlighted with the aid of the description which follows with reference to the attached schematic drawing illustrating by way of non-limiting example two modes of preferred embodiment, and wherein
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of a climbing shoe according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 is a top view of the stem of the liner of the rod 1 before assembly,
  • the figure 3 is a view similar to the figure 1 with partial tearing at the level of the wrapping,
  • the figure 4 is a sectional view along IV-IV of the figure 3 ,
  • the figure 5 is a view similar to the figure 1 a shoe according to a second embodiment,
  • the figure 6 is a top view of the clamping system of the figure 5 ,
  • the figure 7 is a view similar to the figure 5 with a partial tear of the wrapping,
  • the figure 8 is a sectional view according to VIII-VIII of the figure 7 .

Les différentes figures illustrent l'application de l'invention à un article chaussant de type chausson d'escalade. Bien entendu l'invention peut également s'appliquer à tout article chaussant de type chausson pour lequel des problèmes similaires ou identiques doivent être résolus.The various figures illustrate the application of the invention to an article of footwear type climbing shoes. Naturally, the invention can also be applied to any slipper-type footwear for which similar or identical problems must be solved.

Elle peut s'appliquer notamment à des chaussons prévus pour les sports d'eau, sports de combat, danse,...etc.It can be applied in particular to slippers intended for water sports, combat sports, dance, etc.

Ainsi que le montre la figure 1, l'article chaussant ou chausson 1, comporte essentiellement une tige basse fermée 2 munie d'une ouverture supérieure 5 et d'une tirette de chaussage 6, une semelle externe 3 et un système de serrage élastique 10.As shown in figure 1 , the article of footwear or footwear 1, essentially comprises a closed bottom shank 2 provided with an upper opening 5 and a boot zipper 6, an outer sole 3 and an elastic tightening system 10.

La tige 2 est basse, c'est-à-dire qu'elle s'étend en dessous des malléoles pour ne pas gêner l'articulation de la cheville. Selon le cas la tige 2 pourrait également être mi-haute, c'est-à-dire couvrir lesdites malléoles sans cependant gêner la mobilité de la cheville.The rod 2 is low, that is to say that it extends below the malleoli not to interfere with the articulation of the ankle. Depending on the case the stem 2 could also be mid-high, that is to say, cover said malleoli without, however, impede the mobility of the ankle.

Cette tige 2 est de préférence en un matériau complètement élastique, mais néanmoins léger tel que du "LYCRA"® ou néoprène.This rod 2 is preferably a completely elastic material, but nevertheless lightweight such as "LYCRA" ® or neoprene.

Le système de serrage élastique 10 se compose d'une partie centrale 11 s'étendant sur le dessus du cou de pied et sensiblement sur toute la longueur de celui-ci et d'une série de branches 12, 13, 14 s'étendant radialement depuis ladite partie centrale 11 jusqu'au niveau de la semelle 3 du chausson.The elastic clamping system 10 consists of a central portion 11 extending over the top of the instep and substantially the entire length thereof and a series of branches 12, 13, 14 extending radially from said central portion 11 to the level of the sole 3 of the liner.

Ainsi que le montre particulièrement la figure 2, les extrémités inférieures de chacune des branches 12, 13, 14 sont reliées ensemble par un bord semi-périphérique 15, de chaque côté latéral/médial du chausson.As shown particularly in figure 2 , the lower ends of each of the branches 12, 13, 14 are connected together by a semi-peripheral edge 15, on each side / medial side of the liner.

Par ailleurs, le système de serrage comporte de préférence de chaque côté latéral/médial du chausson une branche arrière 13 s'étendant en direction du talon et une branche avant 14 s'étendant en direction des orteils. Selon le cas, les branches 13, 14 peuvent être prévues seulement d'un côté. Le système de serrage est en un matériau élastique tel que du caoutchouc.Furthermore, the clamping system preferably comprises on each side / medial side of the liner a rear branch 13 extending towards the heel and a front branch 14 extending towards the toes. Depending on the case, the branches 13, 14 can be provided only on one side. The clamping system is made of an elastic material such as rubber.

Ainsi, le système de serrage 11, 12, 13, 14 constitue une sorte de "cage" élastique enveloppant complètement le pied au niveau du cou de pied jusqu'en direction du talon et des orteils, et permet d'exercer un effort de serrage amélioré, homogène et uniformément réparti sur l'ensemble du pied.Thus, the clamping system 11, 12, 13, 14 constitutes a kind of elastic "cage" completely enveloping the foot at the instep to the direction of the heel and toes, and makes it possible to exert a tightening force improved, homogeneous and uniformly distributed over the entire foot.

Un tel serrage uniformément réparti permet par ailleurs des sensations proprioceptives encore renforcées par l'utilisation d'une tige en matériau(x) élastique(s).Such uniformly distributed clamping also allows proprioceptive sensations further enhanced by the use of a rod of elastic material (s).

De préférence, la partie centrale 11 du système de serrage comporte une partie évidée voire même un trou 16 dans la zone de jonction des branches 12, 13, 14 pour améliorer la déformabilité de l'ensemble et ne pas créer de surpression à ce niveau.Preferably, the central portion 11 of the clamping system comprises a recessed portion or even a hole 16 in the junction zone of the branches 12, 13, 14 to improve the deformability of the assembly and not create overpressure at this level.

Les branches 12, 13, 14 peuvent être symétriques ou non selon l'effet recherché et en vue d'une meilleure adaptation à l'anatomie du pied.The branches 12, 13, 14 may be symmetrical or not depending on the desired effect and for better adaptation to the anatomy of the foot.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, le système de serrage élastique 10 est fixé sur la tige 2. Cette solidarisation peut s'effectuer par tout moyen connu 9, tel que collage, soudage, surmoulage, couture. Il peut être fixé seulement à sa partie centrale 11 et inférieure 15 au niveau de la semelle, ou sur toute sa surface, chaque branche 12, 13, 14 étant alors fixée sur la tige.According to a preferred embodiment, the elastic clamping system 10 is fixed on the rod 2. This attachment can be effected by any known means 9, such as gluing, welding, overmolding, sewing. It can be fixed only to its central portion 11 and lower 15 at the level of the sole, or over its entire surface, each leg 12, 13, 14 then being fixed on the rod.

La figure 2 illustre un procédé de fabrication préféré dans lequel le système de serrage élastique 10 est fixé à plat sur une forme prédécoupée de la tige 2. La tige 2 est ensuite mise en forme de façon connue en soi par assemblage par couture stroebel 8 à une première de montage 7 et est collée à la semelle externe 3. L'ensemble est finalisé par la mise en place d'un banderolage 4, c'est-à-dire d'une bande de caoutchouc ou similaire entourant la partie inférieure de la tige 2 au niveau de sa jonction avec la semelle externe 3.The figure 2 illustrates a preferred manufacturing method in which the elastic clamping system 10 is fixed flat on a pre-cut shape of the rod 2. The rod 2 is then shaped in a manner known per se by stroebel sewing assembly 8 to a first of 7 and is glued to the outer sole 3. The assembly is finalized by the introduction of a wrapping 4, that is to say a rubber band or the like surrounding the lower part of the rod 2 at its junction with the outsole 3.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, le système de serrage 10 peut être réalisé en caoutchouc surmoulé directement sur la tige 2. L'assemblage peut également être réalisé par soudage haute fréquence. Cette construction offre l'avantage que du caoutchouc transparent peut être utilisé pour le système de serrage 10 puisque l'assemblage se fait sans colle.In this embodiment, the clamping system 10 can be made of rubber molded directly on the rod 2. The assembly can also be achieved by high frequency welding. This construction offers the advantage that transparent rubber can be used for the clamping system 10 since the assembly is done without glue.

Une autre possibilité consiste à assembler le système de serrage 10 par collage sur la tige 2, après montage de celle-ci sur la semelle 3 et avant mise en place du banderolage 4.Another possibility is to assemble the clamping system 10 by gluing on the rod 2, after mounting it on the sole 3 and before setting up the wrapping 4.

Dans tous les cas, le système de serrage 10 définit un volume chaussant inférieur à celui du pied devant être accueilli, de façon à exercer réellement un effort de serrage élastique lorsque le pied est mis en place dans le chausson.In any case, the clamping system 10 defines a footwear volume lower than that of the foot to be accommodated, so as to actually exert an elastic clamping force when the foot is placed in the liner.

Avantageusement, des systèmes de serrage 10 définissant des volumes chaussants différents pourront être utilisés pour des chaussons d'une même pointure pour tenir compte des différences morphologiques, et notamment cou de pied mince ou fort, des pieds des différents utilisateurs.Advantageously, clamping systems 10 defining different footwear volumes may be used for slippers of the same size to take into account the morphological differences, and in particular instep or thin foot, the feet of different users.

Les figures 5 à 8 illustrent un second mode de réalisation dans lequel le système de serrage élastique 10 constitue également une partie en banderolage et dans lequel les éléments similaires ou identiques seront indiqués par des références numériques identiques.The Figures 5 to 8 illustrate a second embodiment in which the elastic clamping system 10 also constitutes a banding part and in which similar or identical elements will be indicated by identical reference numerals.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, l'article chaussant ou chausson 1 est également constitué d'une tige 2 de préférence basse en matériau élastique, munie d'une ouverture supérieure 5 et d'une tirette de chaussage 6, une semelle externe 3 et un système de serrage élastique 10.In this embodiment, the article of footwear or footwear 1 also consists of a preferably low-lying rod 2 of elastic material, provided with an upper opening 5 and a boot zipper 6, an outer sole 3 and a elastic clamping system 10.

De même que précédemment, le système de serrage élastique 10 se compose d'une partie centrale 11 s'étendant sur le dessus du cou de pied et d'une série de branches 12, 13, 14 s'étendant radialement depuis la partie centrale 11.As previously, the elastic clamping system 10 consists of a central portion 11 extending over the top of the instep and a series of branches 12, 13, 14 extending radially from the central portion 11 .

La différence essentielle par rapport à l'exemple de réalisation des figures 1 à 4 réside dans le fait que le bord périphérique 15 reliant les différentes branches 12, 13, 14 est beaucoup plus haut et peut de ce fait s'étendre jusqu'en prise de montage entre la tige 2 et la semelle 3, en définissant alors une partie 4a du banderolage.The essential difference compared to the embodiment of the Figures 1 to 4 lies in the fact that the peripheral edge 15 connecting the different branches 12, 13, 14 is much higher and can therefore extend to the mounting point between the rod 2 and the sole 3, while defining a part 4a of the wrapping.

Dans ce type de construction, le système de serrage 10 est nécessairement appliqué sur la tige 2 une fois celle-ci assemblée avec la première de montage 7.In this type of construction, the clamping system 10 is necessarily applied to the rod 2 once it is assembled with the first mounting 7.

En effet, une fois la tige 2 assemblée et mise en forme, le système de serrage 10 est mis en place sur l'extrémité supérieure de la tige et fixé sur celle-ci, notamment par collage, au niveau de sa partie centrale 11, puis il est rabattu par son bord inférieur 15 sous la première de montage 7, avant mise en place et assemblage par collage de la semelle externe 3.Indeed, once the rod 2 assembled and shaped, the clamping system 10 is put in place on the upper end of the rod and fixed thereon, in particular by gluing, at its central portion 11, then it is folded by its lower edge 15 under the first mounting 7, before introduction and assembly by gluing the outer sole 3.

De ce fait le système de serrage 10 est tenu d'une part par sa partie centrale 11, et d'autre part par son bord inférieur 15 fixé en prise de montage entre la première de montage 7 et la semelle externe 3.As a result, the clamping system 10 is held on the one hand by its central part 11, and on the other hand by its lower edge 15 fixed in mounting position between the first mounting element 7 and the outer sole plate 3.

Le bord inférieur 15 constitue donc également le banderolage latéral/médial du chausson, ce qui procure un gain de poids certain.The lower edge 15 is therefore also the lateral / medial wrapping of the liner, which provides a certain weight gain.

Le chausson est terminé, si besoin, par application de deux bandes de caoutchouc respectivement avant 4b et arrière 4c finalisant le banderolage 4.The slipper is finished, if necessary, by application of two rubber bands respectively before 4b and rear 4c finalizing the wrapping 4.

Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits co-avant à titre d'exemple non limitatifs, mais en englobe tous les modes de réalisation couverts par les revendications.Of course, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described hereinafter by way of nonlimiting example, but encompasses all the embodiments covered by the claims.

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  1. Footwear article comprising an at least partially elastic low or mid-height upper (2), the upper (2) being closed and provided with an upper opening (5), and a sole (3); and comprising an elastic tightening mechanism (10) including a central portion extending on top of the instep and a series of arms extending radially from the central portion to the area of the sole, characterized in that the elastic tightening mechanism (10) is fixed to the upper.
  2. Footwear article according to claim 1, characterized in that the elastic tightening mechanism is made of an elastic material.
  3. Footwear article according to any of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the elastic tightening mechanism comprises an arm (13) extending toward the heel on at least one lateral and medial side of the footwear article.
  4. Footwear article according to any of claims 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the elastic tightening mechanism comprises an arm (14) extending toward the toes on at least one lateral and medial side of the footwear article.
  5. Footwear article according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the lower ends of each arm (12, 13, 14) are connected to one another by an edge (15).
  6. Footwear article according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastic tightening mechanism (10) is fixed to the upper (2) in the area of its central portion and in the area of the sole.
  7. Footwear article according to any of claim 6, characterized in that each arm (12, 13, 14) of the elastic tightening mechanism (10) is fixed to the upper (2).
  8. Footwear article according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the elastic tightening mechanism (10) is made of rubber.
  9. Footwear article according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the upper (2) is made of an elastic material such as "LYCRA ®".
  10. Footwear article according to claim 5, characterized in that the edge (15) constitutes a portion of a protective band for the upper
  11. Method for manufacturing a footwear article comprising an upper (2) and an elastic tightening mechanism (10) including a central portion extending on top of the instep and a series of arms extending radially from the central portion to the area of the sole, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it consists of:
    - fixing the elastic tightening mechanism (10) flat on the precut upper blank;
    - shaping and assembling the upper;
    - gluing the outer sole (3)
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