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EP0878157A1
EP0878157A1 EP98810187A EP98810187A EP0878157A1 EP 0878157 A1 EP0878157 A1 EP 0878157A1 EP 98810187 A EP98810187 A EP 98810187A EP 98810187 A EP98810187 A EP 98810187A EP 0878157 A1 EP0878157 A1 EP 0878157A1
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  • the present invention relates generally to devices orthopedic.
  • the present invention relates to a device for make it easier to put on socks and similar items of clothing such as socks or stockings for example.
  • Patent document US5,513,783 describes a device to facilitate threading socks with two jaws that are inserted at the end upper sock open and tongue protruding to increase the opening of this sock. This device is relatively expensive to manufacture because it has three large hinged parts mutually.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a device for facilitate the donning of socks improved compared to these devices of the art prior.
  • Figure 1 a side view of a device according to the invention with a sock slipped on and the two arms of the device separated.
  • Figure 2 a side view of the device of Figure 1 with a sock slipped on and both arms close together to maintain sock.
  • Figure 3 a front section of the lower portion of the device of figure 1.
  • Figure 4 a perspective view of a device according to a second variant of the invention.
  • sock In order to simplify the rest of the description and the claims, will then simply use the term sock to denote all shapes of socks, socks, stockings or pieces of clothing analogues.
  • the device of the invention comprises two oblong arms 1, 2 articulated like a pincer.
  • the arms can be made of metal, for example steel, aluminum, or in any other suitable and possibly anoxic metal, or in material molded or injected plastic. We will preferably take care to limit the weight of the entire device so that it can be manipulated even by severely disabled people.
  • the length of the arms 1, 2 is sufficient to extend the user's arms to the ground without bending, or while bending falling only slightly.
  • Both arms are articulated around a point pivot 3 constituted for example by an axis, a pin or a rivet, a Teflon washer (registered trademark) which can be used to limit wear of moving parts at the joint.
  • each arm 1, 2 further comprises a handle 10, 20 of preferably covered with synthetic or natural material, such as rubber or leather.
  • the handle is straight; a handful curved or a loop can however also be used.
  • the lower end of the first arm 1 is provided with a first jaw 11 constituted in this example horseshoe fixed approximately at an angle straight relative to arm 1.
  • the size of the horseshoe 11 corresponds approximately at the maximum opening that the open upper end can support 90 an ordinary size sock 9.
  • a different shape from a horseshoe can be imagined without difficulty which also allows to keep open the upper end of a sock; however, it is best to avoid fully closed shapes, such as circle or oval, to allow the passage of the ball of the foot then the heel of the foot in the opening defined by the jaw 11.
  • the jaw 11 preferably further includes a stop portion 110 (particularly visible in FIG. 3) intended to retain the end upper of the sock 9 and thus prevent the bit 11 from pass completely inside the sock.
  • the abutment portion 110 is in the example illustrated arranged over the entire periphery of the jaw 11; it would be however also possible to use a smaller stop, for example a stop consisting of one or more discontinuous elements on the periphery of the jaws 11 or by an extra thickness of any suitable shape.
  • a smaller stop for example a stop consisting of one or more discontinuous elements on the periphery of the jaws 11 or by an extra thickness of any suitable shape.
  • the lower end of the other arm 2 is provided with a second jaw 21 whose shape corresponds approximately to the first bit 11.
  • the internal dimension of the second jaw 21 corresponds substantially to the external dimension of the first jaw 11.
  • At least the internal face 211 of the second jaw 21 may optionally be covered with rubber or a other non-slip coating.
  • the external face 111 of the first jaw in this preferred variant has an annular projection 112 coming to be housed in the closed position in a corresponding groove 212 of the second jaw 21, so as to better retain the sock.
  • this arrangement could be reversed: the projection would then be provided on the face internal 211 of the second jaw 21 to come and engage in a groove provided on the external face 111 of the first jaw 11.
  • a peripheral projecting edge 113 on the outer edge of the first jaw 11 keeps the two jaws firmly assembled.
  • the edge 113 may be disposed over the entire periphery of the first jaw 11, or preferably as shown only near the two free ends of the bit.
  • the shape of the edge 113 makes it possible to close the two jaws with an audible click.
  • the two jaws 11 and 21 are preferably made of material synthetic molded or injected, and assembled on arms 1 and 2 by gluing, tightening or riveting for example.
  • Metal jaws 11 and 21 can however also be made in the context of this invention.
  • the manufacture of separate jaws of the arms has the advantage compared to a construction monobloc to limit the size of the necessary injection molds.
  • the first jaw 11 has the function of removing the opening 90 from the sock 9 while the second jaw 21 only serves to hold the sock against the first bit.
  • the second jaw 21 could therefore in a variant be made of a horseshoe with two shorter strands than those of the first jaw 11, but nevertheless able to fit around the first jaw.
  • the second arm 2 preferably comprises a foot 22 allowing the whole of the device vertically on the ground with both arms close together without it rocking.
  • the device is in contact with the ground on the foot 22 and on the first and / or second jaw 11/21. This feature allows you to store the device vertically and therefore easily accessible without having to bend down.
  • the second jaw also preferably includes a lug 23 on its lower surface, allowing you to remove your socks.
  • the user wishing to put on a sock 9 puts it on first. its open upper end 90 on the first jaw 11, preferably with the front of the sock pointing in the same direction as the side bit 11 open.
  • the sock is thus sufficiently open to allow the foot to pass thereafter.
  • the two arms 1, 2 are then close together, so that the upper end of the sock is pinched between the external face 111 of the first jaw 11 and the internal face 211 of the second jaws 21.
  • the two jaws preferably have sufficient elasticity to guarantee an effective hold of the sock.
  • the stop 110 prevents this as soon as the sock goes up along the arm 1.
  • the user can then easily pass the tip of the foot then the heel by the upper end 90 wide open of sock 9, then reassemble the sock along the calves by pulling the device up along the leg.
  • the two arms 1, 2 are then separated from so as to release the sock.
  • the second sock can then be put on in the same way.
  • Socks 9 can be removed later by inserting the lug 23 between the calf and the sock to push the latter up to the heel.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a device for putting on the socks according to a second variant of the invention, particularly suitable for manufacturing economical in very large series.
  • the jaws 11, 21 and the arms 1, 2 are each made in a single molded or injected part.
  • the use of arms also made of synthetic material makes it possible to adopt a more ergonomic and aesthetic than metal, while reducing weight of the device.
  • This variant can naturally also be provided with a lug 23 for removing socks and a throat-protector assembly 112-212 to improve the maintenance of socks.
  • the other features are identical to those of the first variant described.
  • the device of the invention can be produced in several lengths suitable for people of different sizes. Likewise, devices with different jaw openings, corresponding to different foot size ranges can be offered. It is also possible, in the part of the present invention, to provide removable sets of jaws of different sizes.

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Abstract

The device is constituted by a clamp comprising two oblong arms (1,2) able to pivot relative to each other about a pivoting point (3). One end of each arm one side of the pivoting point constitutes a handle whereas the each arm end on the other side constitutes a jaw (11,21). The first jaw (11) enables the upper open end (90) of the sock to be slipped on as far as the foot point. The second jaw (21) fits around the first jaw when the arms are brought together in order to clamp a sock between the external face (111) of the first jaw and the internal face of the second jaw.

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La présente invention concerne de manière générale les dispositifs orthopédiques. En particulier, la présente invention concerne un dispositif pour faciliter l'enfilage de chaussettes et articles vestimentaires similaires tels que socquettes ou bas par exemple.The present invention relates generally to devices orthopedic. In particular, the present invention relates to a device for make it easier to put on socks and similar items of clothing such as socks or stockings for example.

De nombreuses personnes âgées ou handicapées notamment éprouvent des difficultés à se baisser et à relever les jambes. Ces personnes ont souvent de grandes difficultés à se chausser seules et plus encore à enfiler leurs chaussettes ou articles similaires, et doivent donc souvent s'en remettre à l'aide d'une tierce personne.Many elderly and disabled people in particular have difficulty bending down and lifting their legs. These persons often have great difficulty putting on shoes alone and even more so putting on their socks or similar items, and therefore often have to rely on the help of a third party.

De nombreux dispositifs ont par conséquent été développés pour permettre à ces personnes d'enfiler leurs chaussettes ou leurs bas. Certains de ces dispositifs, tels ceux décrits dans FR2 712 162, DE4438319, GB2296421 ou dans US3853252 par exemple, consistent en une sorte de poignée unique similaire à un chausse-pied. Ces dispositifs ne permettent pas de maintenir des chaussettes dont l'extrémité supérieure ouverte est très large ou très élastique, et déforment facilement des chaussettes plus serrées. D'autres, tel celui décrit dans US4072255, ne comportent pas un manche assez long pour faciliter réellement l'enfilage.Many devices have therefore been developed for allow these people to put on their socks or stockings. Some of these devices, such as those described in FR2 712 162, DE4438319, GB2296421 or in US3853252 for example, consist of a kind of single handle similar to a shoehorn. These devices do not maintain socks whose open upper end is very wide or very elastic, and easily distort tighter socks. Others, like the one described in US4072255, do not have a handle long enough to facilitate actually putting it on.

Le document de brevet US5'513'783 décrit un dispositif pour faciliter l'enfilage de chaussettes muni de deux mors que l'on insère par l'extrémité supérieure ouverte de la chaussette et d'une langue qui s'écarte pour augmenter l'ouverture de cette chaussette. Ce dispositif est relativement coûteux à fabriquer, car il comporte trois grandes pièces articulées mutuellement.Patent document US5,513,783 describes a device to facilitate threading socks with two jaws that are inserted at the end upper sock open and tongue protruding to increase the opening of this sock. This device is relatively expensive to manufacture because it has three large hinged parts mutually.

D'autres dispositifs sont décrits par exemple dans FR2'424'827 et dans DE2940038. Other devices are described for example in FR2'424'827 and in DE2940038.

Le but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif pour faciliter l'enfilage de chaussettes amélioré par rapport à ces dispositifs de l'art antérieur.The object of the present invention is to provide a device for facilitate the donning of socks improved compared to these devices of the art prior.

Ce but est atteint selon l'invention au moyen d'un dispositif présentant les éléments de la partie caractérisante de la revendication 1, des variantes préférentielles étant en outre indiquées dans les revendications dépendantes.This object is achieved according to the invention by means of a device presenting the elements of the characterizing part of claim 1, preferential variants being further indicated in the claims dependent.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à l'aide de la description donnée à titre d'exemple et illustrée par les figures annexées qui montrent :The invention will be better understood using the description given to as an example and illustrated by the appended figures which show:

La figure 1 une vue de profil d'un dispositif selon l'invention avec une chaussette enfilée et les deux bras du dispositif écartés.Figure 1 a side view of a device according to the invention with a sock slipped on and the two arms of the device separated.

La figure 2 une vue de profil du dispositif de la figure 1 avec une chaussette enfilée et les deux bras rapprochés de façon à maintenir la chaussette.Figure 2 a side view of the device of Figure 1 with a sock slipped on and both arms close together to maintain sock.

La figure 3 une coupe frontale de la portion inférieure du dispositif de la figure 1.Figure 3 a front section of the lower portion of the device of figure 1.

La figure 4 une vue en perspective d'un dispositif selon une seconde variante de l'invention.Figure 4 a perspective view of a device according to a second variant of the invention.

Afin de simplifier la suite de la description et des revendications, on emploiera par la suite simplement le terme de chaussette pour désigner toutes formes de chaussettes, de socquettes, de bas ou des pièces de vêtement analogues.In order to simplify the rest of the description and the claims, will then simply use the term sock to denote all shapes of socks, socks, stockings or pieces of clothing analogues.

Comme on le voit plus particulièrement sur la figure 1, le dispositif de l'invention comporte deux bras oblongs 1, 2 articulés comme une tenaille. Les bras peuvent être réalisés en métal, par exemple en acier, en aluminium, ou en tout autre métal adapté et éventuellement éloxé, ou en matériau plastique moulé ou injecté. On veillera de préférence à limiter le poids de l'ensemble du dispositif de manière à permettre sa manipulation même par des personnes lourdement handicapées. La longueur des bras 1, 2 est suffisante pour prolonger les bras de l'utilisateur jusqu'au sol sans se courber, ou en se baissant seulement légèrement. Les deux bras sont articulés autour d'un point de pivotement 3 constitué par exemple par un axe, une goupille ou un rivet, une rondelle en Téflon (marque déposée) pouvant être utilisée pour limiter l'usure des pièces mobiles au niveau de l'articulation. Dans cet exemple, la partie centrale du premier bras 1 est élargie et comporte un évidement 100 traversé par le deuxième bras 2 au niveau de l'articulation. Dans une variante, les deux bras pourraient être constitués simplement de deux éléments oblongs 1, 2 assemblés l'un contre l'autre par le point d'articulation 3. La partie supérieure de chaque bras 1, 2 comporte en outre une poignée 10, 20 de préférence recouverte d'un matériau synthétique ou naturel, tel que caoutchouc ou cuir. Dans l'exemple illustré, la poignée est droite; une poignée courbée ou une boucle peut cependant aussi être utilisée.As seen more particularly in FIG. 1, the device of the invention comprises two oblong arms 1, 2 articulated like a pincer. The arms can be made of metal, for example steel, aluminum, or in any other suitable and possibly anoxic metal, or in material molded or injected plastic. We will preferably take care to limit the weight of the entire device so that it can be manipulated even by severely disabled people. The length of the arms 1, 2 is sufficient to extend the user's arms to the ground without bending, or while bending falling only slightly. Both arms are articulated around a point pivot 3 constituted for example by an axis, a pin or a rivet, a Teflon washer (registered trademark) which can be used to limit wear of moving parts at the joint. In this example, the central part of the first arm 1 is widened and has a recess 100 crossed by the second arm 2 at the joint. In a variant, the two arms could simply consist of two oblong elements 1, 2 assembled one against the other by the articulation point 3. The part upper of each arm 1, 2 further comprises a handle 10, 20 of preferably covered with synthetic or natural material, such as rubber or leather. In the example illustrated, the handle is straight; a handful curved or a loop can however also be used.

L'extrémité inférieure du premier bras 1 est munie d'un premier mors 11 constitué dans cet exemple en fer à cheval fixé approximativement à angle droit par rapport au bras 1. La dimension du fer à cheval 11 correspond environ à l'ouverture maximale que peut supporter l'extrémité supérieure ouverte 90 d'une chaussette 9 de taille ordinaire. Une forme différente d'un fer à cheval peut être imaginée sans difficulté qui permette également de maintenir ouverte l'extrémité supérieure d'une chaussette; il est toutefois préférable d'éviter des formes totalement fermées, telles que cercle ou ovale, afin de permettre le passage de la pointe du pied puis du talon du pied dans l'ouverture définie par le mors 11. Le mors 11 comporte en outre de préférence une portion de butée 110 (particulièrement visible sur la figure 3) destinée à retenir l'extrémité supérieure de la chaussette 9 et à empêcher ainsi que le mors 11 puisse passer complètement à l'intérieur de la chaussette. La portion de butée 110 est dans l'exemple illustré disposée sur toute la périphérie du mors 11 ; il serait cependant également possible d'utiliser une butée plus petite, par exemple une butée constituée d'un ou plusieurs éléments discontinus sur la périphérie du mors 11 ou par une surépaisseur de n'importe quelle forme adaptée. En outre, pour prévenir tout glissement de la chaussette 9, il est possible de munir la face externe 111 du premier mors 11 d'un revêtement anti-glissant, par exemple d'un revêtement caoutchouté ou d'une structure en relief dans le matériau de mors.The lower end of the first arm 1 is provided with a first jaw 11 constituted in this example horseshoe fixed approximately at an angle straight relative to arm 1. The size of the horseshoe 11 corresponds approximately at the maximum opening that the open upper end can support 90 an ordinary size sock 9. A different shape from a horseshoe can be imagined without difficulty which also allows to keep open the upper end of a sock; however, it is best to avoid fully closed shapes, such as circle or oval, to allow the passage of the ball of the foot then the heel of the foot in the opening defined by the jaw 11. The jaw 11 preferably further includes a stop portion 110 (particularly visible in FIG. 3) intended to retain the end upper of the sock 9 and thus prevent the bit 11 from pass completely inside the sock. The abutment portion 110 is in the example illustrated arranged over the entire periphery of the jaw 11; it would be however also possible to use a smaller stop, for example a stop consisting of one or more discontinuous elements on the periphery of the jaws 11 or by an extra thickness of any suitable shape. In addition, to prevent slipping of the sock 9, it is possible to provide the external face 111 of the first jaw 11 of a non-slip coating, by example of a rubberized coating or a relief structure in the bit material.

L'extrémité inférieure de l'autre bras 2 est munie d'un second mors 21 dont la forme correspond approximativement au premier mors 11. La dimension interne du deuxième mors 21 correspond sensiblement à la dimension externe du premier mors 11. Au moins la face interne 211 du deuxième mors 21 peut éventuellement être recouverte de caoutchouc ou d'un autre revêtement anti-glissant. En rapprochant les deux bras 1, 2 au maximum, dans le sens indiqué par la flèche sur la figure 1, les deux mors 11, 21 s'emboítent, la face interne 211 du second mors 21 venant en appui contre la face externe 111 du premier mors 11, de manière à pincer entre ces surfaces et à maintenir une chaussette 9 qui aura été enfilée autour du premier mors 11. Comme on le voit plus particulièrement sur la figure 3, la face externe 111 du premier mors comporte dans cette variante préférentielle une saillie annulaire 112 venant se loger en position fermée dans une gorge correspondante 212 du second mors 21, de façon à mieux retenir la chaussette. Dans une variante, cette disposition pourrait être inversée : la saillie serait alors prévue sur la face interne 211 du second mors 21 pour venir s'engager dans une gorge prévue sur la face externe 111 du premier mors 11.The lower end of the other arm 2 is provided with a second jaw 21 whose shape corresponds approximately to the first bit 11. The internal dimension of the second jaw 21 corresponds substantially to the external dimension of the first jaw 11. At least the internal face 211 of the second jaw 21 may optionally be covered with rubber or a other non-slip coating. By bringing the two arms 1, 2 at most, in the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. 1, the two jaws 11, 21 fit together, the internal face 211 of the second jaw 21 bearing against the external face 111 of the first jaw 11, so as to pinch between these surfaces and to maintain a sock 9 which has been threaded around the first jaw 11. As can be seen more particularly in FIG. 3, the external face 111 of the first jaw in this preferred variant has an annular projection 112 coming to be housed in the closed position in a corresponding groove 212 of the second jaw 21, so as to better retain the sock. In a variant, this arrangement could be reversed: the projection would then be provided on the face internal 211 of the second jaw 21 to come and engage in a groove provided on the external face 111 of the first jaw 11.

Une arête saillante périphérique 113 sur le rebord externe du premier mors 11 permet de maintenir les deux mors fermement assemblés. L'arête 113 peut être disposée sur toute la périphérie du premier mors 11, ou de préférence telle qu'illustré seulement près des deux extrémités libres du mors. De préférence, la forme de l'arête 113 permet de refermer les deux mors avec un clic audible.A peripheral projecting edge 113 on the outer edge of the first jaw 11 keeps the two jaws firmly assembled. The edge 113 may be disposed over the entire periphery of the first jaw 11, or preferably as shown only near the two free ends of the bit. Preferably, the shape of the edge 113 makes it possible to close the two jaws with an audible click.

Les deux mors 11 et 21 sont de préférence réalisés en matériau synthétique moulé ou injecté, et assemblés aux bras 1 et 2 par collage, serrage ou rivetage par exemple. Des mors 11 et 21 métalliques peuvent cependant également être réalisés dans le cadre de cette invention. La fabrication de mors distincts des bras présente l'avantage par rapport à une construction monobloc de limiter la taille des moules d'injection nécessaires. The two jaws 11 and 21 are preferably made of material synthetic molded or injected, and assembled on arms 1 and 2 by gluing, tightening or riveting for example. Metal jaws 11 and 21 can however also be made in the context of this invention. The manufacture of separate jaws of the arms has the advantage compared to a construction monobloc to limit the size of the necessary injection molds.

Le premier mors 11 a pour fonction d'écarter l'ouverture 90 de la chaussette 9 tandis que le second mors 21 ne sert qu'à maintenir la chaussette contre le premier mors. Le second mors 21 pourrait donc dans une variante être constitué d'un fer à cheval avec deux brins moins longs que ceux du premier mors 11, mais apte néanmoins à s'emboíter autour du premier mors.The first jaw 11 has the function of removing the opening 90 from the sock 9 while the second jaw 21 only serves to hold the sock against the first bit. The second jaw 21 could therefore in a variant be made of a horseshoe with two shorter strands than those of the first jaw 11, but nevertheless able to fit around the first jaw.

On notera en outre en particulier sur la figure 2 que le deuxième bras 2 comporte de préférence un pied 22 permettant de poser l'ensemble du dispositif verticalement sur le sol avec les deux bras rapprochés sans qu'il bascule. Le dispositif est en contact avec le sol sur le pied 22 et sur le premier et/ou deuxième mors 11/21. Cette caractéristique permet de ranger le dispositif verticalement et donc d'y accéder facilement sans avoir à se baisser.It will also be noted in particular in FIG. 2 that the second arm 2 preferably comprises a foot 22 allowing the whole of the device vertically on the ground with both arms close together without it rocking. The device is in contact with the ground on the foot 22 and on the first and / or second jaw 11/21. This feature allows you to store the device vertically and therefore easily accessible without having to bend down.

Le deuxième mors comporte en outre de préférence un ergot 23 sur sa surface inférieure, permettant de retirer ses chaussettes.The second jaw also preferably includes a lug 23 on its lower surface, allowing you to remove your socks.

L'utilisateur souhaitant revêtir une chaussette 9 l'enfile d'abord par son extrémité supérieure ouverte 90 sur le premier mors 11, de préférence avec l'avant de la chaussette pointant dans la même direction que le côté ouvert du mors 11. La chaussette est ainsi suffisamment ouverte pour permettre ultérieurement d'y passer le pied. Les deux bras 1, 2 sont alors rapprochés, en sorte que l'extrémité supérieure de la chaussette est pincée entre la face externe 111 du premier mors 11 et la face interne 211 du second mors 21. Les deux mors présentent de préférence une élasticité suffisante pour garantir un maintien efficace de la chaussette. La butée 110 empêche à ce moment que la chaussette ne remonte le long du bras 1. L'utilisateur peut alors facilement passer la pointe du pied puis le talon par l'extrémité supérieure 90 grande ouverte de la chaussette 9, puis remonter la chaussette le long des mollets en tirant le dispositif vers le haut le long de la jambe. Lorsque la chaussette est suffisamment remontée, les deux bras 1, 2 sont alors écartés de manière à libérer la chaussette. La seconde chaussette peut alors être enfilée de manière similaire.The user wishing to put on a sock 9 puts it on first. its open upper end 90 on the first jaw 11, preferably with the front of the sock pointing in the same direction as the side bit 11 open. The sock is thus sufficiently open to allow the foot to pass thereafter. The two arms 1, 2 are then close together, so that the upper end of the sock is pinched between the external face 111 of the first jaw 11 and the internal face 211 of the second jaws 21. The two jaws preferably have sufficient elasticity to guarantee an effective hold of the sock. The stop 110 prevents this as soon as the sock goes up along the arm 1. The user can then easily pass the tip of the foot then the heel by the upper end 90 wide open of sock 9, then reassemble the sock along the calves by pulling the device up along the leg. When the sock is sufficiently raised, the two arms 1, 2 are then separated from so as to release the sock. The second sock can then be put on in the same way.

Les chaussettes 9 peuvent être retirées plus tard en insérant l'ergot 23 entre le mollet et la chaussette pour repousser cette dernière jusqu'au talon. Socks 9 can be removed later by inserting the lug 23 between the calf and the sock to push the latter up to the heel.

Aucune de ces opérations n'oblige l'utilisateur à se courber, lui permettant ainsi de revêtir des chaussettes sans efforts et sans l'aide d'une tierce personne.None of these operations forces the user to bend, he thus making it possible to wear socks effortlessly and without the aid of a third party.

La figure 4 illustre un dispositif pour enfiler les chaussettes selon une seconde variante de l'invention, particulièrement adaptée à une fabrication économique en très grande série. Dans cette variante, les mors 11, 21 et les bras 1, 2 sont réalisés chacun en une seule pièce moulée ou injectée. L'utilisation de bras également en matériau synthétique permet d'adopter une forme plus ergonomique et esthétique que le métal, tout en réduisant le poids du dispositif. Cette variante peut naturellement également être munie d'un ergot 23 pour retirer les chaussettes et d'un ensemble saillie-gorge 112-212 pour améliorer le maintien des chaussettes. Les autres caractéristiques sont identiques à celles de la première variante décrite.Figure 4 illustrates a device for putting on the socks according to a second variant of the invention, particularly suitable for manufacturing economical in very large series. In this variant, the jaws 11, 21 and the arms 1, 2 are each made in a single molded or injected part. The use of arms also made of synthetic material makes it possible to adopt a more ergonomic and aesthetic than metal, while reducing weight of the device. This variant can naturally also be provided with a lug 23 for removing socks and a throat-protector assembly 112-212 to improve the maintenance of socks. The other features are identical to those of the first variant described.

Le dispositif de l'invention peut être réalisé en plusieurs longueurs adaptées à des personnes de différentes tailles. De la même façon, des dispositifs avec différentes ouvertures des mors, correspondant à différentes gammes de tailles de pied, peuvent être proposés. Il est aussi possible, dans le cadre de la présente invention, de prévoir des jeux de mors amovibles de différentes tailles.The device of the invention can be produced in several lengths suitable for people of different sizes. Likewise, devices with different jaw openings, corresponding to different foot size ranges can be offered. It is also possible, in the part of the present invention, to provide removable sets of jaws of different sizes.

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Dispositif pour faciliter l'enfilage de chaussettes (9) et articles vestimentaires similaires, constitué comme une tenaille comportant deux bras (1 ; 2) oblongs aptes à pivoter l'un par rapport à l'autre autour d'un point de pivotement (3), une extrémité (10 ; 20) de chaque bras d'un côté du point de pivotement constituant un manche tandis que l'extrémité de chaque bras de l'autre côté du point de pivotement constitue un mors (11, 21),
   caractérisé en ce que la forme du premier mors (11) permet de l'insérer dans l'extrémité supérieure ouverte (90) de la chaussette (9) de façon à la maintenir suffisamment ouverte pour y passer au moins la pointe du pied, et en ce que le second mors (21) s'emboíte autour du premier mors (11) lorsque les bras (1, 2) sont rapprochés de façon à pouvoir pincer une chaussette (9) entre la face externe (111) du premier mors et la face interne (211) du second mors. Device for facilitating the donning of socks (9) and similar articles of clothing, constituted as pincers comprising two oblong arms (1; 2) able to pivot relative to one another around a pivot point (3 ), one end (10; 20) of each arm on one side of the pivot point constituting a handle while the end of each arm on the other side of the pivot point constitutes a jaw (11, 21),
characterized in that the shape of the first jaw (11) makes it possible to insert it into the open upper end (90) of the sock (9) so as to keep it sufficiently open to at least tiptoe through it, and in that the second jaw (21) fits around the first jaw (11) when the arms (1, 2) are brought together so as to be able to pinch a sock (9) between the external face (111) of the first jaw and the internal face (211) of the second jaw. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la forme du premier mors (11) est en fer à cheval.Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that that the shape of the first bit (11) is horseshoe. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la forme du second mors (21) est en fer à cheval, le diamètre intérieur du second mors étant approximativement égal au diamètre externe du premier mors.Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that that the shape of the second jaw (21) is horseshoe-shaped, the inside diameter of the second jaw being approximately equal to the external diameter of the first bit. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que lesdits mors (11, 21) sont fixés approximativement perpendiculairement à l'extrémité desdits bras (1, 2).Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that that said jaws (11, 21) are fixed approximately perpendicular to the end of said arms (1, 2). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit premier mors (11) comporte une bordure d'arrêt (110) destinée à venir en contact avec l'extrémité supérieure ouverte de la chaussette insérée, de manière à éviter que ledit premier mors puisse passer au fond de la chaussette.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said first jaw (11) has a stop border (110) intended to come into contact with the open upper end of the inserted sock, so as to prevent said first bit from passing to the bottom of the sock. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un des deux mors (11) comporte une saillie (112) apte à venir s'engager dans une gorge (212) prévue sur la face correspondante de l'autre mors (21).Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one of the two jaws (11) has a projection (112) capable of coming engage in a groove (212) provided on the corresponding face of the other bit (21). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un des deux mors (11) comporte une arête saillante périphérique (113) permettant de refermer les deux mors avec un bruit audible et de les maintenir refermés.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one of the two jaws (11) has a peripheral projecting edge (113) allowing the two jaws to be closed with an audible noise and to be keep closed. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte en outre un ergot (23) permettant de retirer ses chaussettes.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises a lug (23) making it possible to remove its socks. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que lesdits bras (1, 2) sont en métal.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said arms (1, 2) are made of metal. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins un desdits mors (11, 21) est en plastique.Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that that at least one of said jaws (11, 21) is made of plastic. Dispositif selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins un desdits bras (1, 2) est recouvert de plastique.Device according to claim 9, characterized in that at least one of said arms (1, 2) is covered with plastic. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que lesdits bras (1, 2) sont réalisés chacun en une seule pièce de matériau synthétique moulé ou injecté.Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that that said arms (1, 2) are each made from a single piece of material synthetic molded or injected. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il peut être posé verticalement sur le sol sans basculer.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it can be placed vertically on the ground without tilting.
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