JPH07155202A - Ski boots - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a ski boot in which a skier can insert his/her feet into inner boots speedily and easily. CONSTITUTION: In ski boot of a type including a shell 2 provided with overlap type flaps 3, 4 in which at least one four-parted body 5 is coupled by joint, and in which soft inner boot 6 can be related at inner parts, a semi-rigid body tab 8 which can be held by a user is provided at least partially between the inner boot 6 and the overlap type flaps 3, 4. By use of this tab 8, the user can speedily and easily open the flaps 3, 4, thereby a foot can be favorably and easily inserted into the inner boot 6.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ski boot having at least one quadrant articulated and having a shell with an overlapping flap in which a soft inner boot can be associated.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Presently, conventional ski boots of this kind have the disadvantage that the user has to open the flap ends in order to open the front tongue of the inner boots and insert the foot into the boots. In the situation where the above operation is performed, the user usually wears gloves, and the operation is not easy because the shell is obtained by injection molding a thermoplastic material having a certain rigidity.

The greater the rigidity of the plastic, the more
This problem becomes significant especially at low temperatures. Moreover, the tetrad is usually anchored in the upper overlap region of the shelf wrap, making the foot difficult to insert due to the presence of the tetrad flap. The quadrant also needs to be left open.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide at least one quadrant articulated to a shell with overlapping flaps and a soft inner boot for a skier to quickly and easily. By providing ski boots that can insert legs into inner boots,
An object of the present invention is to eliminate the drawbacks of the above-mentioned prior art and solve the above technical problems.

Within the scope of the above objects, an important object is to provide ski boots that allow optimum insertion of the feet even when the user is wearing gloves even at low temperatures. Another object is to provide a ski boot capable of optimally distributing the acting force in the metatarsal region.

Another object is to provide a ski boot which is related to the above-mentioned characteristics that the technical characteristics can be changed without using special mechanical devices. Another object is to provide a ski boot having a simple structure and a low manufacturing cost.

[0007]

Another object of the invention set forth above, and as will become apparent from the description that follows, comprises at least one quadrant articulated to a shell having an overlap flap and a soft inner boot. , A ski boot, characterized in that it comprises a semi-rigid tab that is user-graspable and is at least partly interposed between the inner boot and the flap.

The features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the detailed description of specific, non-limiting embodiments, which are shown by way of non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings.

[0009]

When the user grips the semi-rigid tab and applies an acting force to the tab, the flap is opened and the foot can be inserted into the inner boot well and easily.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring to the accompanying drawings, reference numeral 1 designates a ski boot which comprises a shell 2 having a first flap 3 and a second flap 4. Both flaps are movable with respect to each other and can be overlapped with each other during use and can be fixed by a conventionally known fixing means such as a lever.

At least one quarter 5 is articulated to the shell 2, the quarter having third and fourth flaps. Then, both flaps can be fixed to the first and second flaps by a conventionally known means such as a lever. The soft inner boot 6 is arranged inside the shell 2, and a tongue 7 is provided in front of the inner boot 6. One end of the tongue is associated with the inner boot 6 approximately in the toe region, allowing the tongue to shift forward during foot insertion.

The ski boot has a tab 8 made of a semi-rigid material.
This tab is provided between the tongue 7 of the inner boot 6 and the first and second flaps 3 and 4 of the shell 2. The tab 8 is rigidly connected to the shell 2 at one end, preferably close to the toe area. The tabs are projectable in the toe area to ensure good locking of the assembly.

Preferably, the tab 8 is near its upper periphery 9 such as an opening 10 formed across the tab.
It has grip means for the user. In fact, the user can move the first and second flaps 3, 4 away from each other by grasping the opening of the tab and simply applying a forward traction force to the tab. The passive element is subject to the expansion of the first and second flaps. This passive element makes it possible to easily achieve expansion by the shape and configuration of the passive element when the user simply grips the element and applies a slight acting force.

According to a second aspect of the invention, the height of the quadrant 5 is adjustable by means of a suitable stud 11 which is slidable in a suitable first slot 12 formed in the shell 2. When the quadrant 5 is articulated to the shell 2, the flexibility of the boot can be changed simply by changing the height of the quadrant. In fact, this variant would affect larger or smaller parts of the tab 8.
The tabs react differently due to the achievable "flat spring" effect.

Therefore, placing the tetrahedron in the lowest state allows greater rigidity, while
Greater flexibility when placed in the uppermost position of the tetrad. As described above, it is obvious that the present invention achieves the intended purpose, and the ski boot that allows the user to quickly and easily open the flap of the shell to insert the foot into the inner boot. Will be provided.

The effectiveness of this solution is maintained even at low temperatures, since the flap opening force is only exerted on the tabs and the force which the user can exert is very small. The boot of the present invention can be variously modified, and all the modifications fall within the same inventive concept. For example, FIG.
Ski boot 10 in which one end of 8 is associated not only with shell 102 but also with tongue 107 of inner boot 106
1 is shown.

Preferably, this connection is made near the opening 110 and can be accomplished by forming a suitable second slot 113 in the longitudinal direction of the tab 108. A first lug 114 is slidably associated with the second slot, and the first lug is firmly connected to and protrudes from the tongue 107 disposed on the lower side.

As shown in FIG. 7, means for limiting the mutual distance between the first flap 103 and the second flap 104 may be provided. This means can be constituted by, for example, a suitable wing 115 projecting from the peripheral edge 116 of the first flap 103 toward the second flap 104.
The preferred third slot 117 is the shell 1 in this wing.
02, and a second lug 118 is selectively slidable in the third slot.
The second lug is rigidly connected to the outer surface of the second flap 104 and projects from this outer surface.

In FIG. 7, the first and second flaps 103,
Means for temporarily locking the position of the tab 108 relative to 104 are also shown. These means are preferably constituted by one or more notches 119 formed in the side edge 120 of the tab 108. The cutout is actually
It can be selectively disposed on the upper edge 121 of the shell or the side edges 122 of the first and second flaps, which allows the tab 108 to be maintained in a selected open position.

8 and 9 illustrate a ski boot 201 according to another aspect of the present invention. This ski boot is the first
A waterproof seal member 220 is provided between the flap 203 and the semi-rigid tab 208. The waterproof seal member 220 is preferably made of rubber or other elastic material, which prevents water from entering the boot.

10 and 11 illustrate a ski boot 301 according to yet another aspect of the present invention, which includes a first flap 303 and a semi-rigid tab 308, similar to the boot of FIGS. 8 and 9. The water resistant seal member 320 is provided between the two. The waterproof seal member 320 is a fixing member 32 for fixing the seal member 320 to the shell.
It also has 1.

Although the fixing member 321 is shown as a mushroom-shaped protrusion inserted into a conformable hole in the shell, it may be a rivet or the like.
The top head of the rivet would have to be water resistant to prevent water ingress. The solution shown will allow the intended purpose to be achieved and will further increase the comfort of the user inserting the foot into the boot.

The materials and dimensions of the structural parts and the number of notches and the position of the second slots 113 and the wings 115 can, of course, be optimized according to the particular requirements.

[0024]

As described above, in a ski boot having at least one quadrant articulated to a shell having a soft inner boot and having an overlapping flap, the ski boot of the present invention is A semi-rigid tab that is grippable and is at least partially interposed between the inner boot and the flap allows the skier to insert his or her foot into the inner boot quickly and easily. And
The legs can be optimally inserted even when the temperature is low and the user wears gloves. Further, the acting force can be optimally distributed in the metatarsal region. Moreover, the technical characteristics can be changed without using special mechanical devices. Further, the structure of the ski boot can be simplified and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a ski boot with the end flaps of the quadrant in the open position.

FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a boot with a height adjustable quadrant associated with the boot.

FIG. 3 is a side perspective view similar to FIG.

FIG. 4 is a side perspective view similar to FIGS. 2 and 3.

5 is a side perspective view similar to FIGS. 2, 3 and 4. FIG.

6 is a view similar to FIG. 1 of another embodiment illustrating the coupling of the tongue and the tab of the inner boot.

7 is a view similar to FIG. 6 of another embodiment with means for temporarily locking the position of the tab relative to the flap and means for limiting the opening of the flap.

FIG. 8 is a partial side view of a boot according to another aspect of the present invention.

9 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the toe portion of the boot of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a partial side view of a boot according to yet another aspect of the present invention.

11 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the toe portion of the boot of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

2, 102 Shell 3, 4, 103, 104, 203, 303 Overlap type flap 5 Quadrant 6, 106 Soft inner boot 7, 107 Tongue 8, 108, 208, 308 Semi-rigid tab 10 Open 11 Stud 12 1st Slot 109 Means for temporarily locking the position of the tab 110 User grip means 113 Second slot 115 Means for limiting the mutual spacing of the first and second flaps (wing) 116 Perimeter of the first flap 117 Third Slot 118 Second lug 119 Multiple notches 120 Side edge of tab 121 Upper edge of shell 122 Side edge of flap 220, 320 Water resistant seal member 321 Fixing member

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Mirco Texel Italy, 31044 Monteberna (Provence of Treviso), Biamonte Peralava 39 (72) Inventor Giancarlo Foscaro Italy, 31100 Treviso, Via Lombardy 1

Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. A ski boot comprising at least one quadrant articulated to a shell having a soft inner boot and having an overlapping flap, the ski boot being user-graspable and comprising the inner boot and the flap. A ski boot comprising a semi-rigid tab interposed at least partially between. 2. The shell comprises first and second flaps which are movable relative to each other and are superposed on each other and which can be fixed during use, the soft inner boot being provided with a tongue at a front portion. The ski boot of claim 1, wherein the tab is at least partially interposed between the tongue of the inner boot and the first and second flaps of the shell. 3. The ski boot of claim 2, wherein the tab has one end rigidly connectable to the shell in the toe region and partially protruding from the shell. 4. The tab has a gripping means for a user near an upper peripheral edge thereof, the gripping means being constituted by at least one opening formed across the tab. The ski boot of claim 3, wherein: 5. The ski boot according to claim 4, wherein the first flap and the second flap are provided with a mutual distance by moving the tab toward the tip side of the shell. 6. A stud that slides in a first slot formed in the shell to articulate the at least one quadrant into the shell to provide flexibility when the height of the quadrant changes. The ski boot according to claim 5, wherein: 7. Ski boot according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the tab is also associated with the tongue of the inner boot. 8. Ski boot according to claim 7, characterized in that the tab and the tongue are connected near the user grip means by forming a second slot in the longitudinal direction of the tab. 9. A means for limiting the mutual spacing of the first and second flaps is provided.
Ski boots of either No. 8 to 8. 10. The second edge of the first flap to the second edge of the first flap.
The limiting means is constituted by wings protruding toward the flap side, a third slot is formed in the wings across the shell, and a second lug is selectively slidable in the third slot. 10. The ski boot of claim 9, wherein the ski is rigidly connected to the outer surface of the second flap and projects from the outer surface. 11. A ski boot according to claim 1, further comprising means for temporarily locking the position of the tab with respect to the first and second flaps. 12. The ski boot according to claim 11, wherein the locking means is constituted by a plurality of notches formed on a side edge of the tab. 13. The plurality of notches can be selectively placed on the upper edge of the shell or the side edges of the first and second flaps to maintain the tab in a preset open state. Ski boot according to claim 12, characterized in that 14. The ski boot of claim 1, further comprising a water resistant seal member disposed between the first flap and the tab. 15. The ski boot of claim 14, wherein the waterproof seal member includes a fixing member for fixing the waterproof seal member to the shell.