EP1769692A1 - Shoe which enhances retaining the heel - Google Patents

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EP1769692A1
EP1769692A1 EP06015296A EP06015296A EP1769692A1 EP 1769692 A1 EP1769692 A1 EP 1769692A1 EP 06015296 A EP06015296 A EP 06015296A EP 06015296 A EP06015296 A EP 06015296A EP 1769692 A1 EP1769692 A1 EP 1769692A1
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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
    • A43B5/0427—Ski or like boots characterised by type or construction details
    • A43B5/0435—Adjustment of the boot to the foot
    • A43B5/0439—Adjustment of the boot to the foot to the heel; Heel clamping devices; Heel supports
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    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
    • A43B23/08—Heel stiffeners; Toe stiffeners
    • A43B23/16—Heel stiffeners; Toe stiffeners made of impregnated fabrics, plastics or the like
    • A43B23/17—Heel stiffeners; Toe stiffeners made of impregnated fabrics, plastics or the like made of plastics
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/18—Joint supports, e.g. instep supports
    • A43B7/20—Ankle-joint supports or holders
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C1/00—Shoe lacing fastenings
    • A43C1/04—Shoe lacing fastenings with rings or loops

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  • the invention relates to a shoe, especially sports, and more particularly relates to a shoe for athletics or sports walking, and / or the practice of sports, including so-called sliding.
  • Such shoes can be used in areas such as walking or running flat or in the mountains, mountaineering, snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing, rollerblading and wheeling. , cycling, a ball sport, or whatever.
  • a shoe may include a low or high shaft.
  • the shoe can also be relatively flexible or on the contrary more rigid. However it is in all cases desirable that the foot of a user is sufficiently maintained. Indeed, a good support of the foot in the stem allows a better use.
  • the casing of the shoe includes a buttress for maintaining the heel of the foot of a user.
  • the buttress is a relatively rigid piece that surrounds the lower part of the heel of the user.
  • the buttress maintains the rod and allows the passage, in the region of the heel, pulses related to use. It is therefore important that the respective shapes of the buttress and the heel of the user are complementary.
  • complementarity is rarely perfect. Indeed, there are as many forms of feet as users. But the shoes are manufactured in series with a standard form of buttress. Thus, for each user, the buttress does not fit perfectly to the heel. As a result, maintaining the heel is not total. There is very often a game between the heel of the user and the buttress. This is why there is small parasitic movements of the heel in the rod at the nesting. These movements may deceive the user in his perceptions, or disturb him when transmitting sensory information or when transmitting efforts to a sports machine such as a gliding board or a skate, or be causing trauma.
  • the invention is in particular to improve the maintenance of the heel of a user in a shoe. Another goal is to improve the comfort of the user.
  • the invention provides a shoe comprising a sole and a rod, the rod comprising a casing for fitting the heel of a user, the casing comprising a first buttress.
  • the shoe according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises means for varying the envelope of the first buttress, between an extended position, for which the envelope is large, and a retracted position, for which the envelope is reduced.
  • the means of variation of the envelope make it possible to put the buttress in several situations.
  • the envelope In a first situation the envelope is large and allows a relative movement of the heel of the user relative to the stem, for example to put on or take off.
  • the smaller envelope makes it possible to grip the heel and, as a result, greatly reduces or eliminates any possibility of relative movement of the heel relative to the rod. This reduces the risk of trauma and eliminates the risk of the formation of bulbs in the heel.
  • An advantage that arises is a better maintenance of the heel in the shoe. Thus perceptions or transmissions of sensory information are better. Injuries are avoided.
  • the first embodiment that will be described after more specifically relates to shoes for walking or running flat or on rough ground.
  • the invention applies to other fields such as those mentioned before.
  • a running shoe 1 is provided to accommodate the foot of the user.
  • the shoe 1 comprises an outsole or step 2 and a rod 3 attached to the sole 2.
  • the shoe 1 extends in length between a rear end or heel 4 and a front end or tip 5, and in width between a lateral side 6 and a medial side 7.
  • the rod 3 comprises a lower portion 10 provided to surround the foot, with the exception of a high portion.
  • the stem also comprises an upper portion.
  • the shoe 1 is structured to allow a smooth running of the foot during walking, transmissions of sensory information, and impulses for support or receptions. This is why the sole 2 and the rod 3 are relatively flexible.
  • the shoe or one of the elements of it is more rigid to facilitate certain practices, such as climbing or cycling.
  • the upper 3 comprises a top 11, which has in particular a lateral quarter 12, a medial quarter 13, and a tongue 14.
  • the latter 14 connects the quarters 12, 13 to one another to give the top 11 its continuity.
  • the top 11 is secured by its base 15 to the sole 2, at the periphery of the sole.
  • the joining is done by gluing.
  • other means such as sewing, or the combination of a collage and a seam, could be suitable.
  • a first clamping means 20 is provided for clamping the top 11 reversibly.
  • the first clamping means 20 comprises loops 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 disposed on the quarters 12, 13 of the top 11, and possibly for the passer 21 near the tip 5 at the junction of the quarters. .
  • Each passer is represented in the form of a longer or shorter loop associated with the top 11.
  • the loop may for example comprise a plastic material. Other types of passers-by can be used.
  • the first clamping means further comprises a lace 28 which follows a path marked out by the loops.
  • the lace 28 crosses alternately a passer of the lateral quarter 12 and a passer of the medial quarter 13.
  • a tensioning of the lace 28 allows a clamping of the top 11, by mutual approximation of the lateral quarter 12 and the medial quarter 13.
  • the tensioning is done by any means as a manual pull, in the direction of the arrows F1, F2, then the realization of a node, or the blocking using a lace blocker like the one according to the document FR 2,706,743 , Or other.
  • first clamping means such as a series of loops controlled by levers on one side of the shoe, and hooks home loops on the other side of the shoe.
  • the shoe 1 comprises a casing 30 intended to fit the heel of the user.
  • the casing 30 comprises a first buttress 31, shown as such in FIG.
  • the buttress 31 has the general appearance of a crescent. It comprises a lateral wing 32 and a medial wing 33 which each extend forwardly from a body 34.
  • the lateral wing 32 partly follows the lateral quarter 12, and the medial wing 33 runs partly the medial quarter 13.
  • the body 34 meanwhile is at the heel 4 of the shoe 1.
  • the buttress 31 extends in the direction of the height of the rod 3 from a base 35 to a vertex 36.
  • the distance between the base and the top is generally a few tens of millimeters, which allows a good maintenance of the heel of user and stem 3.
  • the rod 3 comprises an inner liner 37.
  • the buttress 31 is located between the lining 37 and the top 11, inside the top 11. This makes its presence discreet and preserves the aesthetics of the 3.
  • the lining 37 gives a comfortable perception to the user.
  • the first buttress 31 is directly opposite the foot, or even outside the rod 3.
  • the first buttress 31 comprises a substantially non-stretchable and substantially rigid plastic material. It should be understood that the first buttress 31 naturally retains the arcuate shape given to it during manufacture, for example by molding or by injection. It should also be understood that the first buttress 31 is more rigid than the rod 3, that is to say more rigid than the lining 37 or the top 11.
  • the shoe 1 comprises means for varying the envelope of the first buttress 31, between an extended position, for which the envelope of the first buttress 31 is large, and a retracted position, for which the envelope of the first buttress 31 is reduced.
  • the first buttress 31 This allows to vary the size of the first buttress 31 according to the phases of use of the shoe. To put on or take off, the first buttress is in the deployed position. Conversely, during use the first buttress is in the retracted position. Thus the envelope of the buttress is adapted to the morphology of the heel and the maintenance of the heel is adjusted at the appropriate time, depending on the needs.
  • the means of variation of the envelope of the first buttress 31 comprise, first of all, localized weakening means of the first buttress 31.
  • These localized weakening means have at least one notch, for example two notches 45, 46.
  • the first notch 45 is located between the lateral wing 32 and the body 34.
  • the second notch 46 is located between the medial wing 33 and the body 34.
  • Each notch 45, 46 s extends from the top 36 towards the base 35 of the buttress 31, without however going to the base.
  • the notch 45, 46 can travel about half the height of the buttress 31, the height being measured at the level where the notch 45, 46.
  • the means of variation of the envelope of the first buttress 31 also comprise means for constricting the first buttress 31. These constriction means may act directly on the first buttress or indirectly via a second buttress.
  • the constriction means comprise, on the one hand, a second buttress 47 and, on the other hand, a second clamping means 48 for clamping the casing 30 reversibly.
  • the second buttress 47 bypasses the first 31.
  • the second buttress 47 is disposed outside the rod 3, on the top 11. As the first buttress is inside the top 11, the latter 11 separates the first 31 and second 47 buttresses.
  • the buttresses 31, 47 are juxtaposed and arranged either inside or outside the rod, but in any case the second 47 bypasses the first 31.
  • the second buttress 47 comprises a lateral wing 49 and a medial wing 50 each connected to a body 51.
  • the buttress 47 extends in the direction of the height of the rod 3, from a base 52 up to a summit 53.
  • the distance between the base and the summit is of the same order of magnitude as for the first buttress 31.
  • the second clamping means 48 comprises a lace 60, a lateral guide 61, a rear guide 62, and a medial guide 63.
  • the lateral guide 61 comprises an elongate passer secured to the rod 3 by any means, such as a seam, a collage, or other. Alternatively the passer can be integrated with the rod itself. Of course, the guide 61 may include several successive passers.
  • the lateral guide 61 extends outside the rod 3, substantially at the height of the top 36 of the first buttress.
  • the lateral guide 61 is also located, in the direction of the length of the shoe 1, between the heel 4 and the tongue 14.
  • the lateral guide 61 is oriented so that the lace 60 extends naturally on the one hand towards the tongue and, on the other hand, towards the heel at the height of the top 36 of the first buttress 31.
  • the medial guide 63 comprises an elongated passer secured to the rod 3.
  • the guide 63 may comprise several successive loops.
  • the medial guide 63 extends outside the stem 3, substantially at the height of the top 36 of the first buttress 31.
  • the medial guide 63 is also located, in the direction of the length of the shoe 1, between the heel 4 and the tongue 14.
  • the medial guide 63 is oriented so that the lace 60 extends naturally on the one hand towards the tongue 14 and, on the other hand, toward the heel 4 at the height of the top 36 of the first buttress 31.
  • the rear guide 62 it is secured to the second buttress 47. Specifically the rear guide 62 is secured to the body 51, between the wings 49, 50, at the top 53. At the level means at the top or near.
  • the rear guide 62 has a lateral orifice 64 and a medial orifice 65, formed in the thickness of the buttress 47. The orifices 64, 65 are spaced, to reduce the friction of the lace 60.
  • the second clamping means 48 allows to tighten the rod 3 at the casing 30, that is to say around the user's ankle when the foot is maintained. Just pull the free ends 66, 67 of the lace 60, in the direction of the arrows F3, F4, to reduce the length of the lace 60 which bypasses the buttresses 31, 47.
  • the maintenance of the tightening is done by all medium such as knotting, blocking by any suitable device, or other.
  • the traction on the lace 60 causes the crown 53, the body 51 of the second buttress 47, to advance towards the tip 5 of the boot 1. Since the wings 32, 33 and 49, 50 of the buttresses 31, 47 are refine forwards, the lateral guides 61 and medial 63 of the lace 60, arranged at the top 36 and then to the top of the wings 32, 33, are closer to the sole 2 than the rear guide 62. Consequently the traction on the lace 60, oriented towards the front and towards the sole at the rear guide 62, causes the dive of the top 53 to the sole 2 at the same time as the advance. The forward bending of the body 51 of the second buttress 47 induces the forward bending of the body 34 of the first buttress 31.
  • the reduction in the effective length of the lace 60 causes the lateral and medial 32 and lateral wings 33 to be stressed.
  • the first buttress 31 in a direction of approximation to one another.
  • the traction of the free ends 66, 67 of the lace 60 causes a constriction of the first buttress 31. This phenomenon, due to a homogeneous distribution of the tension exerted by the lace, is explained with the aid of FIGS. .
  • the lining 37, the top 11 of the rod 3 and the second buttress 47 simultaneously follow the reversible deformations of the first buttress 31.
  • the volume of the casing is variable, and adjustable. A large volume makes it easy to put on or take off. A reduced volume ensures a maintenance of the heel with little or no play.
  • the passage of sensory information or pulses is facilitated. Trauma is avoided because the heel is maintained and there is no possibility of relative slip. The comfort is improved by the best adaptation of the volume of the first buttress to the morphology of the heel.
  • the first buttress is more rigid than the second, but it could alternatively be expected that it is the opposite, or that the stiffness of the two buttresses are similar.
  • a shoe 81 with a sole 82, a rod 83, a heel 84, a point 85, a lateral side 86 and a medial side 87.
  • the rod 83 has a lower portion 90, with a top 91, a 92 lateral quarter, a medial quarter 93, and a tongue 94.
  • the shoe 81 comprises a clamping means 100 of a casing 101.
  • the clamping means 100 comprises a constrictor lace strand 102, a lateral guide 103, a rear guide 104, and a medial guide 105.
  • the means tightening allows to tighten the casing 101 of the boot 1, reversibly.
  • the clamping means 110 comprises a first side lace strand 111, which is connected to the side quarter 92 by a fastener 112, and first 113, second 114 and third 115 loops.
  • the fastener 112 is closer to the tip 85 than the loops.
  • the clamping means 110 also includes a medial first yarn strand 121, which is connected to the medial quarter 93 by a fastener 122 and a first passer 123.
  • the clamping means 110 further comprises a second medial yaw end 131, connected to the medial quarter 93 by a fastener 132 and a first passer 133.
  • a first connecting means 140 connects together the first lateral lace strand 111 and the first medial lace strand 121.
  • a second connection means 141 connects together the first lateral strand 111 and the second medial strand 131.
  • a third connection means 142 connects together the first lateral strand 111 and the first medial strand 121.
  • Each connection means 140, 141, 142 allows a relative sliding of the strands 111, 121, 131.
  • the three strands 111, 121, 131 form a set of meshes variable perimeter, to make more homogeneous the tightening of the top 91.
  • the clamping means 100 of the casing 101 and 110 of the top 91 are associated.
  • the association aims to distribute the clamping on the entire rod 83.
  • a lateral connection means 143 connects the first lateral strand 111 to the constrictor strand 102, so that one extends the other.
  • the lateral connection means 143 also receives the second medial strand 131, so that the latter can slide freely in the manner of a slip in a loop.
  • a medial connection means 144 connects the first medial strand 121 to the constrictor strand 102.
  • the medial connection means 144 allows sliding of the first medial strand 121, but is fixedly attached to the constrictor strand 102.
  • a shoe 151 comprises a sole 152, a shank 153, a heel 154, a point 155, a lateral side 156 and a medial side 157.
  • the shank 153 comprises a lower portion 160, intended to cover the foot, as well as a portion high 161 intended, she, to surround the lower leg.
  • This shoe 151 can be used for example for snowboarding.
  • the rod 153 comprises an outer casing 162, reversibly clamped by a first clamping device 163. Inside this casing the rod 153 comprises a boot 164, reversibly clamped by a second clamping device 165.
  • the second clamping device 165 comprises a main lace 170, a locking device 171 of the lace 170, bottom loops 172 located in the lower portion 160, and high loops 173 located in the upper portion 161.
  • the lace 170 travels from one passer to another, for example alternately from the lateral side 156 to the medial side 157.
  • the outer covering 162 and the liner 164 are secured respectively to an inner sole or first mounting 174.
  • the securing means comprises for example a seam 175, but it could also include glue or any equivalent means.
  • the first assembly 174, the outer covering 162 and the liner 164 are secured to the outsole 152.
  • a casing 180 of the rod 153 comprises a first buttress 181, as well as means for varying the casing of the first buttress 181.
  • the first buttress 181 is housed between the boot 164 and the casing 162, for reasons of comfort and aesthetics. Of course, it could be housed inside the liner, or outside the dressing.
  • the means of variation in turn, comprise a constrictor yarn strand 182 and means for connecting the constrictor yarn 182 to the main yarn 170.
  • a lateral connection means 183 connects the main laces 170 and constrictor 182.
  • the connection means 183 comprises a lateral liner 184, which slides on the main yaw lug 170, as well as a buckle 185 for attach the constrictor lace 181 to the side passer 184.
  • an equivalent assembly is provided on the medial side.
  • the tightening of the main lace 170 simultaneously drives that of the constrictor lace 182. Consequently, the casing 180 is reversibly tightened together with the liner 164.
  • an independent clamping device could be provided for the interlocking, as for the first embodiment.
  • first buttress 200 comprises a lateral wing 201 and a medial wing 202 which extend a body 203.
  • the buttress 200 extends in height from a base 204 to a peak 205.
  • localized weakening means of the buttress 200 have a series of notches 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216 distributed around the periphery of the buttress. These cuts are for example six in number, but could be more or less numerous. There could also be only one notch. The cuts extend from the top 205 to the base 204 without going to the base. Each notch end is enlarged, for example by a portion of circle 217. This improves the mechanical strength, in the sense that the breaking primers are unlikely.
  • a shoe can include one, two, or more than two.
  • a buttress may be inside or outside a rod, or housed between different parts of the rod.
  • a lace or a lace strand may comprise rope, string, strap, a link, cable, wire including any material.
  • the lace is therefore a link or a piece of link in the broad sense.

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Sports shoe comprises an outsole (2) and an upper (3) with a seat (30) receiving the wearer's heel. A stiffener extends from the rear of wearer's heel forwardly along the medial and lateral sides of the upper. An arrangement varies the size of the heel seat by moving the stiffener between an expanded position where the seat size is large for the heel and a retracted position where the heel seat size is reduced. It comprises a localized weakening mechanism and a constricting device having a reversible tightening mechanism (48) for moving stiffener to its retracted position.

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L'invention se rapporte à une chaussure, notamment de sport, et concerne plus particulièrement une chaussure destinée à l'athlétisme ou à la marche sportive, et/ou à la pratique de sports, notamment dits de glisse.The invention relates to a shoe, especially sports, and more particularly relates to a shoe for athletics or sports walking, and / or the practice of sports, including so-called sliding.

De telles chaussures peuvent être utilisées dans des domaines tels que la marche ou la course à plat ou en montagne, l'alpinisme, ou encore le surf sur neige, le ski, la raquette à neige, le patin à roues, la planche à roues, le cyclisme, un sport de balle, ou autre.Such shoes can be used in areas such as walking or running flat or in the mountains, mountaineering, snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing, rollerblading and wheeling. , cycling, a ball sport, or whatever.

Une chaussure peut comprendre une tige basse ou une tige haute. La chaussure peut aussi être relativement souple ou au contraire plus rigide. Cependant il est dans tous les cas souhaitable que le pied d'un utilisateur soit suffisamment maintenu. En effet, un bon maintien du pied dans la tige permet une meilleure utilisation.A shoe may include a low or high shaft. The shoe can also be relatively flexible or on the contrary more rigid. However it is in all cases desirable that the foot of a user is sufficiently maintained. Indeed, a good support of the foot in the stem allows a better use.

Par exemple avec une chaussure souple à tige basse, telle qu'utilisée pour courir en montagne, un maintien suffisant facilite le déroulement du pied ou la transmission d'informations sensorielles. Notamment au niveau du talon, l'emboîtage de la chaussure comprend un contrefort destiné à maintenir le talon du pied d'un utilisateur.For example with a soft shoe with low shank, as used for running in the mountains, sufficient support facilitates the unfolding of the foot or the transmission of sensory information. In particular at the heel, the casing of the shoe includes a buttress for maintaining the heel of the foot of a user.

Le contrefort est une pièce relativement rigide qui entoure la partie basse du talon de l'utilisateur. Le contrefort maintient la tige et permet le passage, dans la région du talon, d'impulsions liées à l'utilisation. Il est donc important que les formes respectives du contrefort et du talon de l'utilisateur soient complémentaires. Cependant la complémentarité est rarement parfaite. En effet, il existe autant de formes de pieds que d'utilisateurs. Or les chaussures sont fabriquées en série avec une forme de contrefort standard. Ainsi, pour chaque utilisateur, le contrefort ne s'adapte pas parfaitement au talon. En conséquence, le maintien du talon n'est pas total. Il subsiste très souvent un jeu entre le talon de l'utilisateur et le contrefort. C'est pourquoi il se produit des petits mouvements parasites du talon dans la tige au niveau de l'emboîtement. Ces mouvements peuvent tromper l'utilisateur dans ses perceptions, ou bien le gêner lors de la transmission d'informations sensorielles ou lors de la transmission d'efforts à un engin de sport tel qu'une planche de glisse ou un patin, ou encore être à l'origine de traumatismes.The buttress is a relatively rigid piece that surrounds the lower part of the heel of the user. The buttress maintains the rod and allows the passage, in the region of the heel, pulses related to use. It is therefore important that the respective shapes of the buttress and the heel of the user are complementary. However complementarity is rarely perfect. Indeed, there are as many forms of feet as users. But the shoes are manufactured in series with a standard form of buttress. Thus, for each user, the buttress does not fit perfectly to the heel. As a result, maintaining the heel is not total. There is very often a game between the heel of the user and the buttress. This is why there is small parasitic movements of the heel in the rod at the nesting. These movements may deceive the user in his perceptions, or disturb him when transmitting sensory information or when transmitting efforts to a sports machine such as a gliding board or a skate, or be causing trauma.

L'invention a notamment pour but d'améliorer le maintien du talon d'un utilisateur dans une chaussure. Un autre but est d'améliorer le confort de l'utilisateur.The invention is in particular to improve the maintenance of the heel of a user in a shoe. Another goal is to improve the comfort of the user.

Pour ce faire l'invention propose une chaussure comprenant une semelle et une tige, la tige comprenant un emboîtage destiné à emboîter le talon d'un utilisateur, l'emboîtage comprenant un premier contrefort.To do this the invention provides a shoe comprising a sole and a rod, the rod comprising a casing for fitting the heel of a user, the casing comprising a first buttress.

La chaussure selon l'invention est caractérisée par le fait qu'elle comprend des moyens de variation de l'enveloppe du premier contrefort, entre une position déployée, pour laquelle l'enveloppe est grande, et une position rétractée, pour laquelle l'enveloppe est réduite.The shoe according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises means for varying the envelope of the first buttress, between an extended position, for which the envelope is large, and a retracted position, for which the envelope is reduced.

Les moyens de variation de l'enveloppe permettent de mettre le contrefort dans plusieurs situations. Dans une première situation l'enveloppe est grande et permet un déplacement relatif du talon de l'utilisateur par rapport à la tige, par exemple pour chausser ou déchausser. Dans une deuxième situation l'enveloppe plus petite permet d'enserrer le talon et, de ce fait, réduit fortement ou supprime toute possibilité de déplacement relatif du talon par rapport à la tige. On réduit ainsi les risques de traumatisme et on élimine notamment les risques de formation d'ampoules au niveau du talon.The means of variation of the envelope make it possible to put the buttress in several situations. In a first situation the envelope is large and allows a relative movement of the heel of the user relative to the stem, for example to put on or take off. In a second situation, the smaller envelope makes it possible to grip the heel and, as a result, greatly reduces or eliminates any possibility of relative movement of the heel relative to the rod. This reduces the risk of trauma and eliminates the risk of the formation of bulbs in the heel.

Avec les moyens de variation de l'enveloppe, une plus grande surface du contrefort prend appui sur le talon. Le contact entre le contrefort et le talon est plus intime. Le contrefort s'adapte à la géométrie du pied et le confort est donc amélioré.With the means of variation of the envelope, a larger surface of the buttress bears on the heel. The contact between the buttress and the heel is more intimate. The buttress adapts to the geometry of the foot and comfort is improved.

Un avantage qui en découle est un meilleur maintien du talon dans la chaussure. Ainsi les perceptions ou les transmissions d'informations sensorielles sont meilleures. Des traumatismes sont évités.An advantage that arises is a better maintenance of the heel in the shoe. Thus perceptions or transmissions of sensory information are better. Injuries are avoided.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention seront mieux compris à l'aide de la description qui va suivre, en regard du dessin annexé illustrant, selon des formes de réalisation non limitatives, comment l'invention peut être réalisée, et dans lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective avant d'une chaussure selon une première forme de réalisation de l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue arrière de la chaussure de la figure 1,
  • la figure 3 est une vue en perspective avant d'un premier contrefort de la chaussure de la figure 1,
  • la figure 4 est une vue en perspective avant d'un deuxième contrefort de la chaussure de la figure 1,
  • la figure 5 est une coupe partielle de la chaussure selon un lacet 60 d'un deuxième moyen de serrage 48, dans un cas où le premier contrefort est dans une situation déployée,
  • la figure 6 est similaire à la figure 5, dans un cas où le premier contrefort est dans une situation contractée,
  • la figure 7 est une vue en perspective avant d'une chaussure selon une deuxième forme de réalisation de l'invention,
  • la figure 8 est une vue en perspective avant d'une chaussure selon une troisième forme de réalisation de l'invention,
  • la figure 9 est une coupe partielle selon IX-IX de la figure 8,
  • la figure 10 est une vue en perspective avant d'un premier contrefort pour une chaussure selon une quatrième forme de réalisation de l'invention.
Other features and advantages of the invention will be better understood with the aid of the following description, with reference to the appended drawing illustrating, according to non-limiting embodiments, how the invention may be implemented, and in which :
  • FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a shoe according to a first embodiment of the invention,
  • FIG. 2 is a rear view of the shoe of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of a first buttress of the shoe of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of a second buttress of the boot of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 5 is a partial section of the shoe according to a lace 60 of a second clamping means 48, in a case where the first buttress is in an extended position,
  • FIG. 6 is similar to FIG. 5, in a case where the first buttress is in a contracted position,
  • FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of a shoe according to a second embodiment of the invention,
  • FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of a shoe according to a third embodiment of the invention,
  • FIG. 9 is a partial section along IX-IX of FIG. 8,
  • Figure 10 is a front perspective view of a first buttress for a shoe according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.

La première forme de réalisation qui va être décrite après concerne plus spécialement des chaussures pour la marche ou la course à plat ou en terrain mouvementé. Cependant l'invention s'applique à d'autres domaines tels que ceux évoqués avant.The first embodiment that will be described after more specifically relates to shoes for walking or running flat or on rough ground. However, the invention applies to other fields such as those mentioned before.

La première forme est décrite ci-après à l'aide des figures 1 à 6.The first form is described below using FIGS. 1 to 6.

Comme le montrent les figures 1 et 2, une chaussure de course 1 est prévue pour accueillir le pied de l'utilisateur.As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a running shoe 1 is provided to accommodate the foot of the user.

De manière connue, la chaussure 1 comprend une semelle extérieure ou de marche 2 et une tige 3 fixée sur la semelle 2. La chaussure 1 s'étend en longueur entre une extrémité arrière ou talon 4 et une extrémité avant ou pointe 5, et en largeur entre un côté latéral 6 et un côté médial 7.In known manner, the shoe 1 comprises an outsole or step 2 and a rod 3 attached to the sole 2. The shoe 1 extends in length between a rear end or heel 4 and a front end or tip 5, and in width between a lateral side 6 and a medial side 7.

Telle que représentée, la tige 3 comprend une portion basse 10 prévue pour entourer le pied, à l'exception d'une portion haute. Cependant, il pourrait être également prévu que la tige comprenne aussi une portion haute.As shown, the rod 3 comprises a lower portion 10 provided to surround the foot, with the exception of a high portion. However, it could also be expected that the stem also comprises an upper portion.

La chaussure 1 est structurée pour permettre un bon déroulement du pied pendant la marche, des transmissions d'informations sensorielles, et des impulsions pour des appuis ou des réceptions. C'est pourquoi la semelle 2 et la tige 3 sont relativement souples.The shoe 1 is structured to allow a smooth running of the foot during walking, transmissions of sensory information, and impulses for support or receptions. This is why the sole 2 and the rod 3 are relatively flexible.

Cependant, il pourrait être également prévu que la chaussure ou un des éléments de celle-ci soit plus rigide pour faciliter certaines pratiques, comme l'escalade ou le cyclisme.However, it could also be expected that the shoe or one of the elements of it is more rigid to facilitate certain practices, such as climbing or cycling.

La tige 3 comprend un dessus 11, lequel présente notamment un quartier latéral 12, un quartier médial 13, et une languette 14. Cette dernière 14 relie l'un à l'autre les quartiers 12, 13 pour donner au dessus 11 sa continuité. Cependant, il pourrait être prévu de ne pas utiliser de languette. Dans ce cas, les quartiers 12, 13 peuvent rester séparés ou se superposer.The upper 3 comprises a top 11, which has in particular a lateral quarter 12, a medial quarter 13, and a tongue 14. The latter 14 connects the quarters 12, 13 to one another to give the top 11 its continuity. However, it could be planned not to use a tab. In this case, the neighborhoods 12, 13 may remain separate or superimposed.

Le dessus 11 est solidarisé par sa base 15 à la semelle 2, au niveau de la périphérie de la semelle. La solidarisation est faite par collage. Cependant un autre moyen tel qu'une couture, ou la combinaison d'un collage et d'une couture, pourrait convenir.The top 11 is secured by its base 15 to the sole 2, at the periphery of the sole. The joining is done by gluing. However, other means such as sewing, or the combination of a collage and a seam, could be suitable.

En référence à la figure 1, un premier moyen de serrage 20 est prévu pour serrer le dessus 11 de manière réversible.Referring to Figure 1, a first clamping means 20 is provided for clamping the top 11 reversibly.

Le premier moyen de serrage 20 comprend des passants 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 disposés sur les quartiers 12, 13 du dessus 11, et éventuellement pour le passant 21 à proximité de la pointe 5 à la jonction des quartiers.The first clamping means 20 comprises loops 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 disposed on the quarters 12, 13 of the top 11, and possibly for the passer 21 near the tip 5 at the junction of the quarters. .

Chaque passant est représenté sous la forme d'une boucle plus ou moins longue associée au dessus 11. La boucle peut par exemple comprendre une matière plastique. D'autres types de passants peuvent être utilisés.Each passer is represented in the form of a longer or shorter loop associated with the top 11. The loop may for example comprise a plastic material. Other types of passers-by can be used.

Le premier moyen de serrage comprend encore un lacet 28 qui suit un chemin jalonné par les passants. Par exemple le lacet 28 traverse alternativement un passant du quartier latéral 12 et un passant du quartier médial 13.The first clamping means further comprises a lace 28 which follows a path marked out by the loops. For example, the lace 28 crosses alternately a passer of the lateral quarter 12 and a passer of the medial quarter 13.

Bien entendu, d'autres parcours pourraient être envisagés pour le lacet 28.Of course, other courses could be considered for the lace 28.

Dans tous les cas une mise en tension du lacet 28 permet un serrage du dessus 11, par rapprochement mutuel du quartier latéral 12 et du quartier médial 13. La mise en tension se fait par tout moyen comme une traction manuelle, dans le sens des flèches F1, F2, puis la réalisation d'un noeud, ou le blocage à l'aide d'un bloqueur de lacet comme celui selon le document FR 2 706 743 , ou autre.In all cases a tensioning of the lace 28 allows a clamping of the top 11, by mutual approximation of the lateral quarter 12 and the medial quarter 13. The tensioning is done by any means as a manual pull, in the direction of the arrows F1, F2, then the realization of a node, or the blocking using a lace blocker like the one according to the document FR 2,706,743 , Or other.

Bien entendu d'autres structures pourraient être prévues pour le premier moyen de serrage, comme une série de boucles commandées par des leviers d'un côté de la chaussure, et des crochets d'accueil des boucles de l'autre côté de la chaussure.Of course other structures could be provided for the first clamping means, such as a series of loops controlled by levers on one side of the shoe, and hooks home loops on the other side of the shoe.

Selon la première forme de réalisation de l'invention, la chaussure 1 comprend un emboîtage 30 destiné à emboîter le talon de l'utilisateur. L'emboîtage 30 comprend un premier contrefort 31, montré en tant que tel sur la figure 3.According to the first embodiment of the invention, the shoe 1 comprises a casing 30 intended to fit the heel of the user. The casing 30 comprises a first buttress 31, shown as such in FIG.

Le contrefort 31 présente l'aspect général d'un croissant. Il 31 comprend une aile latérale 32 et une aile médiale 33 qui s'étendent chacune vers l'avant depuis un corps 34. Bien entendu l'aile latérale 32 longe en partie le quartier latéral 12, et l'aile médiale 33 longe en partie le quartier médial 13. Le corps 34 quant à lui est au niveau du talon 4 de la chaussure 1.The buttress 31 has the general appearance of a crescent. It comprises a lateral wing 32 and a medial wing 33 which each extend forwardly from a body 34. Of course the lateral wing 32 partly follows the lateral quarter 12, and the medial wing 33 runs partly the medial quarter 13. The body 34 meanwhile is at the heel 4 of the shoe 1.

Le contrefort 31 s'étend dans le sens de la hauteur de la tige 3 depuis une base 35 jusqu'à un sommet 36. La distance entre la base et le sommet est généralement de quelques dizaines de millimètres, ce qui permet un bon maintien du talon de l'utilisateur et de la tige 3.The buttress 31 extends in the direction of the height of the rod 3 from a base 35 to a vertex 36. The distance between the base and the top is generally a few tens of millimeters, which allows a good maintenance of the heel of user and stem 3.

Comme le montre la figure 5, la tige 3 comprend une doublure interne 37. Le contrefort 31 est situé entre la doublure 37 et le dessus 11, à l'intérieur du dessus 11. Cela rend sa présence discrète et préserve l'esthétique de la tige 3. La doublure 37 donne une perception confortable à l'utilisateur. Bien entendu, il pourrait alternativement être prévu que le premier contrefort 31 soit directement en regard du pied, ou bien encore à l'extérieur de la tige 3.As shown in Figure 5, the rod 3 comprises an inner liner 37. The buttress 31 is located between the lining 37 and the top 11, inside the top 11. This makes its presence discreet and preserves the aesthetics of the 3. The lining 37 gives a comfortable perception to the user. Of course, it could alternatively be provided that the first buttress 31 is directly opposite the foot, or even outside the rod 3.

Le premier contrefort 31 comprend une matière plastique sensiblement non extensible, et sensiblement rigide. Il faut comprendre par là que le premier contrefort 31 conserve naturellement la forme arquée qui lui est donnée à la fabrication, par exemple par moulage ou par injection. Il faut comprendre aussi que le premier contrefort 31 est plus rigide que la tige 3, c'est-à-dire plus rigide que la doublure 37 ou le dessus 11.The first buttress 31 comprises a substantially non-stretchable and substantially rigid plastic material. It should be understood that the first buttress 31 naturally retains the arcuate shape given to it during manufacture, for example by molding or by injection. It should also be understood that the first buttress 31 is more rigid than the rod 3, that is to say more rigid than the lining 37 or the top 11.

Selon l'invention la chaussure 1 comprend des moyens de variation de l'enveloppe du premier contrefort 31, entre une position déployée, pour laquelle l'enveloppe du premier contrefort 31 est grande, et une position rétractée, pour laquelle l'enveloppe du premier contrefort 31 est réduite.According to the invention, the shoe 1 comprises means for varying the envelope of the first buttress 31, between an extended position, for which the envelope of the first buttress 31 is large, and a retracted position, for which the envelope of the first buttress 31 is reduced.

Cela permet de faire varier l'encombrement du premier contrefort 31 selon les phases d'utilisation de la chaussure. Pour chausser, ou déchausser, le premier contrefort est dans la position déployée. A l'inverse, pendant l'utilisation le premier contrefort est dans la position rétractée. Ainsi l'enveloppe du contrefort est adaptée à la morphologie du talon et le maintien du talon est ajusté au moment opportun, en fonction des besoins.This allows to vary the size of the first buttress 31 according to the phases of use of the shoe. To put on or take off, the first buttress is in the deployed position. Conversely, during use the first buttress is in the retracted position. Thus the envelope of the buttress is adapted to the morphology of the heel and the maintenance of the heel is adjusted at the appropriate time, depending on the needs.

Comme le montre la figure 3, les moyens de variation de l'enveloppe du premier contrefort 31 comprennent, tout d'abord, des moyens d'affaiblissement localisés du premier contrefort 31. Ces moyens d'affaiblissement localisés présentent au moins une entaille, par exemple deux entailles 45, 46. La première entaille 45 se situe entre l'aile latérale 32 et le corps 34. La deuxième entaille 46 quant à elle se situe entre l'aile médiale 33 et le corps 34. Chaque entaille 45, 46 s'étend depuis le sommet 36 vers la base 35 du contrefort 31, sans toutefois aller jusqu'à la base.As shown in FIG. 3, the means of variation of the envelope of the first buttress 31 comprise, first of all, localized weakening means of the first buttress 31. These localized weakening means have at least one notch, for example two notches 45, 46. The first notch 45 is located between the lateral wing 32 and the body 34. The second notch 46 is located between the medial wing 33 and the body 34. Each notch 45, 46 s extends from the top 36 towards the base 35 of the buttress 31, without however going to the base.

Par exemple, l'entaille 45, 46 peut parcourir environ la moitié de la hauteur du contrefort 31, la hauteur étant mesurée au niveau où se situe l'entaille 45, 46.For example, the notch 45, 46 can travel about half the height of the buttress 31, the height being measured at the level where the notch 45, 46.

Les moyens de variation de l'enveloppe du premier contrefort 31 comprennent aussi des moyens de constriction du premier contrefort 31. Ces moyens de constriction peuvent agir directement sur le premier contrefort ou indirectement par l'intermédiaire d'un deuxième contrefort.The means of variation of the envelope of the first buttress 31 also comprise means for constricting the first buttress 31. These constriction means may act directly on the first buttress or indirectly via a second buttress.

Comme on le comprend à l'aide de l'ensemble des figures 1 à 6, les moyens de constriction comprennent, d'une part, un deuxième contrefort 47 et, d'autre part, un deuxième moyen de serrage 48 pour serrer l'emboîtage 30 de manière réversible.As can be understood by using all of FIGS. 1 to 6, the constriction means comprise, on the one hand, a second buttress 47 and, on the other hand, a second clamping means 48 for clamping the casing 30 reversibly.

Selon la première forme de réalisation le deuxième contrefort 47 contourne le premier 31. Le deuxième contrefort 47 est disposé à l'extérieur de la tige 3, sur le dessus 11. Comme le premier contrefort est à l'intérieur du dessus 11, ce dernier 11 sépare les premier 31 et deuxième 47 contreforts. Bien entendu il peut alternativement être prévu que les contreforts 31, 47 soient juxtaposés et disposés soit à l'intérieur soit à l'extérieur de la tige, mais dans tous les cas le deuxième 47 contourne le premier 31.According to the first embodiment the second buttress 47 bypasses the first 31. The second buttress 47 is disposed outside the rod 3, on the top 11. As the first buttress is inside the top 11, the latter 11 separates the first 31 and second 47 buttresses. Of course it may alternatively be provided that the buttresses 31, 47 are juxtaposed and arranged either inside or outside the rod, but in any case the second 47 bypasses the first 31.

A l'instar du premier 31, le deuxième contrefort 47 comprend une aile latérale 49 et une aile médiale 50 reliées chacune à un corps 51. Le contrefort 47 s'étend dans le sens de la hauteur de la tige 3, depuis une base 52 jusqu'à un sommet 53. La distance entre la base et le sommet est du même ordre de grandeur que pour le premier contrefort 31.Like the first 31, the second buttress 47 comprises a lateral wing 49 and a medial wing 50 each connected to a body 51. The buttress 47 extends in the direction of the height of the rod 3, from a base 52 up to a summit 53. The distance between the base and the summit is of the same order of magnitude as for the first buttress 31.

Le deuxième moyen de serrage 48, quant à lui, comprend un lacet 60, un guide latéral 61, un guide arrière 62, et un guide médial 63.The second clamping means 48, in turn, comprises a lace 60, a lateral guide 61, a rear guide 62, and a medial guide 63.

Le guide latéral 61 comprend un passant allongé solidarisé à la tige 3 par tout moyen, tel qu'une couture, un collage, ou autre. Alternativement le passant peut être intégré à la tige elle-même. Bien entendu, le guide 61 peut comprendre plusieurs passants successifs. Le guide latéral 61 s'étend à l'extérieur de la tige 3, sensiblement à hauteur du sommet 36 du premier contrefort. Le guide latéral 61 est aussi situé, dans le sens de la longueur de la chaussure 1, entre le talon 4 et la languette 14. Le guide latéral 61 est orienté de façon que le lacet 60 s'étende naturellement d'une part vers la languette et, d'autre part, vers le talon à hauteur du sommet 36 du premier contrefort 31.The lateral guide 61 comprises an elongate passer secured to the rod 3 by any means, such as a seam, a collage, or other. Alternatively the passer can be integrated with the rod itself. Of course, the guide 61 may include several successive passers. The lateral guide 61 extends outside the rod 3, substantially at the height of the top 36 of the first buttress. The lateral guide 61 is also located, in the direction of the length of the shoe 1, between the heel 4 and the tongue 14. The lateral guide 61 is oriented so that the lace 60 extends naturally on the one hand towards the tongue and, on the other hand, towards the heel at the height of the top 36 of the first buttress 31.

Par analogie avec le guide latéral 61, le guide médial 63 comprend un passant allongé solidarisé à la tige 3. Le guide 63 peut comprendre plusieurs passants successifs. Le guide médial 63 s'étend à l'extérieur de la tige 3, sensiblement à hauteur du sommet 36 du premier contrefort 31. Le guide médial 63 est aussi situé, dans le sens de la longueur de la chaussure 1, entre le talon 4 et la languette 14. Le guide médial 63 est orienté de façon que le lacet 60 s'étende naturellement d'une part vers la languette 14 et, d'autre part, vers le talon 4 à hauteur du sommet 36 du premier contrefort 31.By analogy with the lateral guide 61, the medial guide 63 comprises an elongated passer secured to the rod 3. The guide 63 may comprise several successive loops. The medial guide 63 extends outside the stem 3, substantially at the height of the top 36 of the first buttress 31. The medial guide 63 is also located, in the direction of the length of the shoe 1, between the heel 4 and the tongue 14. The medial guide 63 is oriented so that the lace 60 extends naturally on the one hand towards the tongue 14 and, on the other hand, toward the heel 4 at the height of the top 36 of the first buttress 31.

Quant au guide arrière 62, il est solidarisé au deuxième contrefort 47. Plus précisément le guide arrière 62 est solidarisé au corps 51, entre les ailes 49, 50, au niveau du sommet 53. Au niveau signifie au sommet ou à proximité. Le guide arrière 62 présente un orifice latéral 64 et un orifice médial 65, ménagés dans l'épaisseur du contrefort 47. Les orifices 64, 65 sont espacés, pour réduire les frottements du lacet 60.As for the rear guide 62, it is secured to the second buttress 47. Specifically the rear guide 62 is secured to the body 51, between the wings 49, 50, at the top 53. At the level means at the top or near. The rear guide 62 has a lateral orifice 64 and a medial orifice 65, formed in the thickness of the buttress 47. The orifices 64, 65 are spaced, to reduce the friction of the lace 60.

Ainsi structuré le deuxième moyen de serrage 48 permet de serrer la tige 3 au niveau de l'emboîtage 30, c'est-à-dire autour de la cheville de l'utilisateur quand le pied est maintenu. Il suffit de tirer sur les extrémités libres 66, 67 du lacet 60, dans le sens des flèches F3, F4, pour réduire la longueur du lacet 60 qui contourne les contreforts 31, 47. Bien entendu, le maintien du serrage se fait par tout moyen tel qu'un nouage, un blocage par tout dispositif approprié, ou autre.Thus structured the second clamping means 48 allows to tighten the rod 3 at the casing 30, that is to say around the user's ankle when the foot is maintained. Just pull the free ends 66, 67 of the lace 60, in the direction of the arrows F3, F4, to reduce the length of the lace 60 which bypasses the buttresses 31, 47. Of course, the maintenance of the tightening is done by all medium such as knotting, blocking by any suitable device, or other.

La traction sur le lacet 60 provoque l'avancée du sommet 53, du corps 51 du deuxième contrefort 47, vers la pointe 5 de la chaussure 1. Etant donné que les ailes 32,33 et 49, 50 des contreforts 31, 47 s'affinent vers l'avant, les guides latéral 61 et médial 63 du lacet 60, disposés au niveau du sommet 36 donc vers le dessus des ailes 32, 33, sont plus proches de la semelle 2 que le guide arrière 62. En conséquence la traction sur le lacet 60, orientée vers l'avant et vers la semelle au niveau du guide arrière 62, provoque la plongée du sommet 53 vers la semelle 2 en même temps que l'avancée. La flexion vers l'avant du corps 51 du deuxième contrefort 47 induit la flexion vers l'avant du corps 34 du premier contrefort 31. Mais simultanément, la réduction de la longueur utile du lacet 60 entraîne la sollicitation des ailes latérale 32 et médiale 33 du premier contrefort 31 dans un sens de rapprochement l'une de l'autre. De manière globale, la traction des extrémités libres 66, 67 du lacet 60 provoque une constriction du premier contrefort 31. Ce phénomène, dû à une répartition homogène de la tension exercée par le lacet, est expliqué à l'aide des figures 5 et 6.The traction on the lace 60 causes the crown 53, the body 51 of the second buttress 47, to advance towards the tip 5 of the boot 1. Since the wings 32, 33 and 49, 50 of the buttresses 31, 47 are refine forwards, the lateral guides 61 and medial 63 of the lace 60, arranged at the top 36 and then to the top of the wings 32, 33, are closer to the sole 2 than the rear guide 62. Consequently the traction on the lace 60, oriented towards the front and towards the sole at the rear guide 62, causes the dive of the top 53 to the sole 2 at the same time as the advance. The forward bending of the body 51 of the second buttress 47 induces the forward bending of the body 34 of the first buttress 31. At the same time, the reduction in the effective length of the lace 60 causes the lateral and medial 32 and lateral wings 33 to be stressed. the first buttress 31 in a direction of approximation to one another. Overall, the traction of the free ends 66, 67 of the lace 60 causes a constriction of the first buttress 31. This phenomenon, due to a homogeneous distribution of the tension exerted by the lace, is explained with the aid of FIGS. .

Sur la figure 5 le lacet 60 n'est pas tendu. Dans ce cas le premier contrefort 31 occupe une position déployée, pour laquelle l'enveloppe est grande. Les entailles 45, 46 sont dans leur situation ajourée naturelle.In Figure 5 the lace 60 is not stretched. In this case the first buttress 31 occupies an extended position, for which the casing is large. Notches 45, 46 are in their natural openwork situation.

A l'inverse sur la figure 6 le lacet 60 est tendu. Dans ce cas le premier contrefort 31 occupe une position rétractée, pour laquelle l'enveloppe est réduite. Les entailles 45, 46 sont resserrées, dans une situation contrainte.Conversely in Figure 6 the lace 60 is stretched. In this case the first buttress 31 occupies a retracted position, for which the envelope is reduced. The cuts 45, 46 are constricted in a constrained situation.

Bien entendu la doublure 37, le dessus 11 de la tige 3 et le deuxième contrefort 47 suivent simultanément les déformations réversibles du premier contrefort 31. En d'autres termes le volume de l'emboîtage est variable, et ajustable. Un volume large permet de chausser ou de déchausser facilement. Un volume réduit assure un maintien du talon avec très peu, voire pas du tout, de jeu. Avantageusement, le passage d'informations sensorielles ou d'impulsions est facilité. Des traumatismes sont évités du fait que le talon est maintenu et qu'il n'y a plus de possibilité de glissement relatif. Le confort est amélioré par la meilleure adaptation du volume du premier contrefort à la morphologie du talon.Of course the lining 37, the top 11 of the rod 3 and the second buttress 47 simultaneously follow the reversible deformations of the first buttress 31. In other words the volume of the casing is variable, and adjustable. A large volume makes it easy to put on or take off. A reduced volume ensures a maintenance of the heel with little or no play. Advantageously, the passage of sensory information or pulses is facilitated. Trauma is avoided because the heel is maintained and there is no possibility of relative slip. The comfort is improved by the best adaptation of the volume of the first buttress to the morphology of the heel.

Le premier contrefort est plus rigide que le deuxième, mais il pourrait alternativement être prévu que ce soit le contraire, ou que les raideurs des deux contreforts soient similaires.The first buttress is more rigid than the second, but it could alternatively be expected that it is the opposite, or that the stiffness of the two buttresses are similar.

Les autres formes de réalisation de l'invention vont être présentées ci-après à l'aide des figures 7 à 10.The other embodiments of the invention will be presented hereinafter with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10.

Pour des raisons de commodité, ce sont essentiellement les différences par rapport à la première forme qui sont mises en évidence.For the sake of convenience, it is essentially the differences from the first form that are highlighted.

La deuxième forme de réalisation est présentée à l'aide de la figure 7.The second embodiment is presented using Figure 7.

De manière connue on retrouve une chaussure 81 avec une semelle 82, une tige 83, un talon 84, une pointe 85, un côté latéral 86 et un côté médial 87. La tige 83 présente une portion basse 90, avec un dessus 91, un quartier latéral 92, un quartier médial 93, et une languette 94.In known manner there is a shoe 81 with a sole 82, a rod 83, a heel 84, a point 85, a lateral side 86 and a medial side 87. The rod 83 has a lower portion 90, with a top 91, a 92 lateral quarter, a medial quarter 93, and a tongue 94.

Selon l'invention la chaussure 81 comprend un moyen de serrage 100 d'un emboîtage 101. Le moyen de serrage 100 comprend un brin de lacet constricteur 102, un guide latéral 103, un guide arrière 104, et un guide médial 105. Le moyen de serrage permet de serrer l'emboîtage 101 de la chaussure 1, de manière réversible.According to the invention the shoe 81 comprises a clamping means 100 of a casing 101. The clamping means 100 comprises a constrictor lace strand 102, a lateral guide 103, a rear guide 104, and a medial guide 105. The means tightening allows to tighten the casing 101 of the boot 1, reversibly.

Ce qui est particulier à la chaussure 81, c'est le moyen de serrage 110 du dessus 91.What is particular to the shoe 81 is the clamping means 110 of the top 91.

Le moyen de serrage 110 comprend un premier brin de lacet latéral 111, lequel est relié au quartier latéral 92 par une attache 112, et des premier 113, deuxième 114 et troisième 115 passants. L'attache 112 est plus proche de la pointe 85 que les passants.The clamping means 110 comprises a first side lace strand 111, which is connected to the side quarter 92 by a fastener 112, and first 113, second 114 and third 115 loops. The fastener 112 is closer to the tip 85 than the loops.

Le moyen de serrage 110 comprend aussi un premier brin de lacet médial 121, lequel est relié au quartier médial 93 par une attache 122 et un premier passant 123.The clamping means 110 also includes a medial first yarn strand 121, which is connected to the medial quarter 93 by a fastener 122 and a first passer 123.

Le moyen de serrage 110 comprend encore un deuxième brin de lacet médial 131, relié au quartier médial 93 par une attache 132 et un premier passant 133.The clamping means 110 further comprises a second medial yaw end 131, connected to the medial quarter 93 by a fastener 132 and a first passer 133.

Un premier moyen de connexion 140 relie ensemble le premier brin de lacet latéral 111 et le premier brin de lacet médial 121. Dans le même esprit, un deuxième moyen de connexion 141 relie ensemble le premier brin latéral 111 et le deuxième brin médial 131. Encore, un troisième moyen de connexion 142 relie ensemble le premier brin latéral 111 et le premier brin médial 121. Chaque moyen de connexion 140, 141, 142 permet un glissement relatif des brins 111, 121, 131. Ainsi les trois brins 111, 121, 131 forment un ensemble de mailles à périmètre variable, pour rendre plus homogène le serrage du dessus 91.A first connecting means 140 connects together the first lateral lace strand 111 and the first medial lace strand 121. In the same spirit, a second connection means 141 connects together the first lateral strand 111 and the second medial strand 131. a third connection means 142 connects together the first lateral strand 111 and the first medial strand 121. Each connection means 140, 141, 142 allows a relative sliding of the strands 111, 121, 131. Thus the three strands 111, 121, 131 form a set of meshes variable perimeter, to make more homogeneous the tightening of the top 91.

Selon la deuxième forme de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de serrage 100 de l'emboîtage 101 et 110 du dessus 91 sont associés. L'association a pour but une répartition du serrage sur l'intégralité de la tige 83.According to the second embodiment of the invention, the clamping means 100 of the casing 101 and 110 of the top 91 are associated. The association aims to distribute the clamping on the entire rod 83.

C'est pourquoi un moyen de connexion latéral 143 relie le premier brin latéral 111 au brin constricteur 102, de façon que l'un prolonge l'autre. Le moyen de connexion latéral 143 accueille aussi le deuxième brin médial 131, de façon que ce dernier puisse glisser librement à la manière d'un glissement dans un passant. Par analogie un moyen de connexion médial 144 relie le premier brin médial 121 au brin constricteur 102. Le moyen de connexion médial 144 permet un glissement du premier brin médial 121, mais est attaché de manière fixe au brin constricteur 102.This is why a lateral connection means 143 connects the first lateral strand 111 to the constrictor strand 102, so that one extends the other. The lateral connection means 143 also receives the second medial strand 131, so that the latter can slide freely in the manner of a slip in a loop. By analogy, a medial connection means 144 connects the first medial strand 121 to the constrictor strand 102. The medial connection means 144 allows sliding of the first medial strand 121, but is fixedly attached to the constrictor strand 102.

Ainsi le serrage de la tige 83 se fait par traction, selon les flèches F5, F6, sur le deuxième brin médial 131 et sur le premier brin médial 121. Bien entendu, le maintien du serrage est obtenu par tout moyen connu. L'agencement particulier des brins 102, 111, 121, 131 donne une grande homogénéité de serrage. Lors du serrage de la tige, on vient en même temps emboîter le contrefort sur le talon de l'utilisateur.Thus the tightening of the rod 83 is by traction, according to the arrows F5, F6, the second medial strand 131 and the first medial strand 121. Of course, maintaining the clamping is obtained by any known means. The particular arrangement of the strands 102, 111, 121, 131 gives a great homogeneity of clamping. When tightening the rod, it comes at the same time nest the heel on the heel of the user.

La troisième forme de réalisation de l'invention est présentée à l'aide des figures 8 et 9.The third embodiment of the invention is presented with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

Une chaussure 151 comprend une semelle 152, une tige 153, un talon 154, une pointe 155, un côté latéral 156 et un côté médial 157. La tige 153 comprend une portion basse 160, destinée à couvrir le pied, ainsi qu'une portion haute 161 destinée, elle, à entourer le bas de jambe. Cette chaussure 151 peut être utilisée par exemple pour la pratique du snowboard.A shoe 151 comprises a sole 152, a shank 153, a heel 154, a point 155, a lateral side 156 and a medial side 157. The shank 153 comprises a lower portion 160, intended to cover the foot, as well as a portion high 161 intended, she, to surround the lower leg. This shoe 151 can be used for example for snowboarding.

La tige 153 comprend un habillage extérieur 162, serré de manière réversible par un premier dispositif de serrage 163. A l'intérieur de cet habillage la tige 153 comprend un chausson 164, serré de manière réversible par un deuxième dispositif de serrage 165.The rod 153 comprises an outer casing 162, reversibly clamped by a first clamping device 163. Inside this casing the rod 153 comprises a boot 164, reversibly clamped by a second clamping device 165.

De manière non limitative, le deuxième dispositif de serrage 165 comprend un lacet principal 170, un dispositif de blocage 171 du lacet 170, des passants bas 172 situés dans la portion basse 160, ainsi que des passants hauts 173 situés dans la portion haute 161. Le lacet 170 chemine d'un passant à un autre, par exemple alternativement du côté latéral 156 au côté médial 157.Without limitation, the second clamping device 165 comprises a main lace 170, a locking device 171 of the lace 170, bottom loops 172 located in the lower portion 160, and high loops 173 located in the upper portion 161. The lace 170 travels from one passer to another, for example alternately from the lateral side 156 to the medial side 157.

Comme on le voit sur la figure 9, l'habillage extérieur 162 et le chausson 164 sont solidarisés respectivement à une semelle interne ou première de montage 174. Bien entendu le chausson 164 pourrait alternativement être amovible. Le moyen de solidarisation comprend par exemple une couture 175, mais il pourrait aussi comprendre de la colle ou tout moyen équivalent. La première de montage 174, l'habillage extérieur 162 et le chausson 164 sont solidarisés à la semelle de marche 152.As seen in Figure 9, the outer covering 162 and the liner 164 are secured respectively to an inner sole or first mounting 174. Of course the shoe 164 could alternatively be removable. The securing means comprises for example a seam 175, but it could also include glue or any equivalent means. The first assembly 174, the outer covering 162 and the liner 164 are secured to the outsole 152.

Selon l'invention un emboîtage 180 de la tige 153 comprend un premier contrefort 181, ainsi que des moyens de variation de l'enveloppe du premier contrefort 181.According to the invention a casing 180 of the rod 153 comprises a first buttress 181, as well as means for varying the casing of the first buttress 181.

Le premier contrefort 181 est logé entre le chausson 164 et l'habillage 162, pour des raisons de confort et d'esthétique. Bien entendu, il 181 pourrait être logé à l'intérieur du chausson, ou à l'extérieur de l'habillage.The first buttress 181 is housed between the boot 164 and the casing 162, for reasons of comfort and aesthetics. Of course, it could be housed inside the liner, or outside the dressing.

Les moyens de variation, quant à eux, comprennent un brin de lacet constricteur 182 et des moyens de connexion du lacet constricteur 182 au lacet principal 170.The means of variation, in turn, comprise a constrictor yarn strand 182 and means for connecting the constrictor yarn 182 to the main yarn 170.

Comme le montre la figure 8, un moyen de connexion latéral 183 relie les lacets principal 170 et constricteur 182. Le moyen de connexion 183 comprend un passant latéral 184, qui glisse sur le brin de lacet principal 170, ainsi qu'une boucle 185 pour attacher le lacet constricteur 181 au passant latéral 184. Bien entendu, un montage équivalent est prévu côté médial. Le serrage du lacet principal 170 entraîne simultanément celui du lacet constricteur 182. En conséquence l'emboîtage 180 est serré de manière réversible en même temps que le chausson 164. Alternativement il pourrait être prévu un dispositif de serrage indépendant pour l'emboîtement, comme pour la première forme de réalisation.As shown in FIG. 8, a lateral connection means 183 connects the main laces 170 and constrictor 182. The connection means 183 comprises a lateral liner 184, which slides on the main yaw lug 170, as well as a buckle 185 for attach the constrictor lace 181 to the side passer 184. Of course, an equivalent assembly is provided on the medial side. The tightening of the main lace 170 simultaneously drives that of the constrictor lace 182. Consequently, the casing 180 is reversibly tightened together with the liner 164. Alternatively, an independent clamping device could be provided for the interlocking, as for the first embodiment.

La quatrième forme de réalisation de l'invention est présentée à l'aide de la figure 10.The fourth embodiment of the invention is presented with the aid of FIG.

Il s'agit simplement d'une variante de réalisation d'un premier contrefort 200. Celui-ci 200 comprend une aile latérale 201 et une aile médiale 202 qui prolongent un corps 203. Le contrefort 200 s'étend en hauteur depuis une base 204 jusqu'à un sommet 205.It is simply an alternative embodiment of a first buttress 200. The latter 200 comprises a lateral wing 201 and a medial wing 202 which extend a body 203. The buttress 200 extends in height from a base 204 to a peak 205.

Selon l'invention, des moyens d'affaiblissement localisés du contrefort 200 présentent une série d'entailles 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216 réparties à la périphérie du contrefort. Ces entailles sont par exemple au nombre de six, mais pourraient être plus ou moins nombreuses. Il pourrait également n'y avoir qu'une seule entaille. Les entailles s'étendent depuis le sommet 205 vers la base 204, sans aller jusqu'à la base. Chaque extrémité d'entaille est élargie, par exemple par une portion de cercle 217. Cela améliore la résistance mécanique, dans le sens où les amorces de rupture sont peu probables.According to the invention, localized weakening means of the buttress 200 have a series of notches 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216 distributed around the periphery of the buttress. These cuts are for example six in number, but could be more or less numerous. There could also be only one notch. The cuts extend from the top 205 to the base 204 without going to the base. Each notch end is enlarged, for example by a portion of circle 217. This improves the mechanical strength, in the sense that the breaking primers are unlikely.

Dans tous les cas l'invention est réalisée à partir de matériaux et selon des techniques de mise en oeuvre connus de l'homme du métier.In all cases the invention is made from materials and according to processing techniques known to those skilled in the art.

Bien entendu l'invention n'est pas limitée aux formes de réalisation ci-avant décrites, et comprend tous les équivalents techniques pouvant entrer dans la portée des revendications qui vont suivre.Naturally, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and includes all technical equivalents that fall within the scope of the claims that follow.

En particulier, le nombre de contreforts est variable. Une chaussure peut en comprendre un seul, deux, ou plus de deux.In particular, the number of buttresses is variable. A shoe can include one, two, or more than two.

Un contrefort peut être à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur d'une tige, ou encore logé entre différentes parties de la tige.A buttress may be inside or outside a rod, or housed between different parts of the rod.

D'autre part dans tous les cas un lacet ou un brin de lacet peut comprendre de la corde, de la ficelle, de la sangle, un maillon, du câble, du fil comprenant toute matière. Le lacet est donc un lien ou un morceau de lien au sens large.On the other hand in any case a lace or a lace strand may comprise rope, string, strap, a link, cable, wire including any material. The lace is therefore a link or a piece of link in the broad sense.

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Chaussure (1, 81, 151) comprenant une semelle (2, 82, 152) et une tige (3, 83, 153), la tige (3, 83, 153) comprenant un emboîtage (30, 101, 180) destiné à emboîter le talon d'un utilisateur, l'emboîtage (30, 101, 180) comprenant un premier contrefort (31, 181, 200),
caractérisée par le fait qu'elle comprend des moyens de variation (45, 46, 47, 48, 60, 61, 62, 63, 100, 102, 103, 104, 105, 182) de l'enveloppe du premier contrefort (31, 181, 200), entre une position déployée, pour laquelle l'enveloppe est grande, et une position rétractée, pour laquelle l'enveloppe est réduite.Shoe (1, 81, 151) comprising a sole (2, 82, 152) and a shank (3, 83, 153), the shank (3, 83, 153) comprising a casing (30, 101, 180) for fit the heel of a user, the casing (30, 101, 180) comprising a first buttress (31, 181, 200),
characterized by the fact that it comprises means of variation (45, 46, 47, 48, 60, 61, 62, 63, 100, 102, 103, 104, 105, 182) of the envelope of the first buttress (31 , 181, 200), between an extended position, for which the envelope is large, and a retracted position, for which the envelope is reduced. Chaussure (1, 81, 151) selon la revendication 1, caractérisée par le fait que les moyens de variation (45, 46, 47, 48, 60, 61, 62, 63, 100, 102, 103, 104, 105, 182) de l'enveloppe du premier contrefort (31, 181, 200) comprennent des moyens d'affaiblissement localisés (45, 46, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216) du premier contrefort, ainsi que des moyens de constriction (47, 48, 60, 61, 62, 63) du premier contrefort.Shoe (1, 81, 151) according to claim 1, characterized in that the means of variation (45, 46, 47, 48, 60, 61, 62, 63, 100, 102, 103, 104, 105, 182 ) of the envelope of the first buttress (31, 181, 200) comprise localized weakening means (45, 46, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216) of the first buttress, as well as constriction means ( 47, 48, 60, 61, 62, 63) of the first buttress. Chaussure (1, 81, 151) selon la revendication 2, caractérisée par le fait que les moyens d'affaiblissement localisés (45, 46, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216) présentent au moins une entaille, et par le fait que les moyens de constriction (47, 48, 60, 61, 62, 63) comprennent un moyen de serrage réversible (48, 100) de l'emboîtage (30, 101, 180), le moyen de serrage réversible (48, 100) comprenant un lacet (60, 102, 182) qui contourne le premier contrefort (31, 181, 200), ainsi qu'un guide latéral (61, 103) et un guide médial (63, 105) du lacet (60, 102, 182).Shoe (1, 81, 151) according to claim 2, characterized in that the localized weakening means (45, 46, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216) have at least one notch, and by the that the constriction means (47, 48, 60, 61, 62, 63) comprise a reversible tightening means (48, 100) of the casing (30, 101, 180), reversible tightening means (48, 100) comprising a lace (60, 102, 182) which bypasses the first buttress (31, 181, 200), as well as a lateral guide (61, 103) and a medial guide (63, 105) of the lace (60, 102, 182). Chaussure (1, 81, 151) selon la revendication 2 ou 3, caractérisée par le fait que les moyens d'affaiblissement localisés (45, 46, 211 à 216) présentent une première entaille (45) située entre une aile latérale (32) et un corps (34) du premier contrefort (31, 181, 200), et une deuxième entaille (46) située entre une aile médiale (33) et le corps (34) du premier contrefort.Shoe (1, 81, 151) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the localized weakening means (45, 46, 211 to 216) have a first notch (45) located between a lateral wing (32) and a body (34) of the first buttress (31, 181, 200), and a second notch (46) located between a medial wing (33) and the body (34) of the first buttress. Chaussure (1, 81, 151) selon la revendication 2 ou 3, caractérisée par le fait que les moyens d'affaiblissement localisés (45, 46, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216) présentent une série d'entailles (211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216) réparties à la périphérie du contrefort (31, 181, 200).Shoe (1, 81, 151) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the localized weakening means (45, 46, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216) have a series of notches ( 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216) distributed around the periphery of the buttress (31, 181, 200). Chaussure (1, 81, 151) selon l'une des revendications 3 à 5, caractérisée par le fait que le moyen de serrage réversible (48, 100) comprend un guide arrière (62, 104), les guides latéral (61, 103) et médial (63, 105) étant plus proches de la semelle (2, 82, 152) que le guide arrière (62, 104).Shoe (1, 81, 151) according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the reversible clamping means (48, 100) comprises a rear guide (62, 104), the lateral guides (61, 103 ) and medial (63, 105) being closer to the sole (2, 82, 152) than the rear guide (62, 104). Chaussure (1, 81, 151) selon l'une des revendications 2 à 6, caractérisée par le fait que les moyens de constriction (47, 48, 60, 61, 62, 63), du premier contrefort (31, 181, 200), comprennent un deuxième contrefort (47) qui contourne le premier contrefort (31, 181, 200).Shoe (1, 81, 151) according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the constriction means (47, 48, 60, 61, 62, 63) of the first buttress (31, 181, 200 ), comprise a second buttress (47) which bypasses the first buttress (31, 181, 200). Chaussure (1, 81, 151) selon la revendication 7, caractérisée par le fait que le guide arrière (62, 104) est solidarisé au deuxième contrefort (47).Shoe (1, 81, 151) according to claim 7, characterized in that the rear guide (62, 104) is secured to the second buttress (47). Chaussure (81) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisée par le fait qu'elle comprend un moyen de serrage (110) d'un dessus (91), le moyen de serrage (110) comprenant un premier brin de lacet latéral (111) relié au quartier latéral (92) par une attache (112) et des passants (113, 114, 115), le moyen de serrage (110) comprenant aussi un premier brin de lacet médial (121) relié au quartier médial (93) par une attache (122) et un passant (123), le moyen de serrage (110) comprenant encore un deuxième brin de lacet médial (131) relié au quartier médial (93) par une attache (132) et un passant (133), le moyen de serrage (110) comprenant un moyen de connexion (140) qui relie le premier brin de lacet latéral (111) et le premier brin de lacet médial (121), un moyen de connexion (141) qui relie le premier brin de lacet latéral (111) et le deuxième brin de lacet médial (131), et un moyen de connexion (142) qui relie le premier brin latéral (111) et le premier brin médial (121), des moyens de serrage (100), de l'emboîtage (101), et (110), du dessus (91), étant associés.Shoe (81) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it comprises a clamping means (110) of a top (91), the clamping means (110) comprising a first lace strand lateral section (111) connected to the lateral quarter (92) by a fastener (112) and passers (113, 114, 115), the clamping means (110) also comprising a first medial yaw (121) connected to the medial quarter (93) by a fastener (122) and a passer (123), the means for clamp (110) further comprising a second medial yaw (131) connected to the medial quarter (93) by a clip (132) and a loop (133), the clamping means (110) including connecting means (140) which connects the first lateral yaw (111) and the first medial yaw (121), a connecting means (141) connecting the first yaw side (111) and the second medial yaw (131) , and a connecting means (142) which connects the first lateral strand (111) and the first medial strand (121), clamping means (100), the casing (101), and (110), from above (91), being associated. Chaussure (1, 81) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisée par le fait que la tige (3, 83) comprend une portion basse (10, 90).Shoe (1, 81) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the rod (3, 83) comprises a lower portion (10, 90). Chaussure (151) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisée par le fait que la tige (153) comprend une portion basse (160) et une portion haute (161).Shoe (151) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the rod (153) comprises a lower portion (160) and an upper portion (161).
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