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EP1304940B1
EP1304940B1 EP01956362A EP01956362A EP1304940B1 EP 1304940 B1 EP1304940 B1 EP 1304940B1 EP 01956362 A EP01956362 A EP 01956362A EP 01956362 A EP01956362 A EP 01956362A EP 1304940 B1 EP1304940 B1 EP 1304940B1
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Reinhold Sussmann
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
    • A43C11/008—Combined fastenings, e.g. to accelerate undoing or fastening
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C1/00—Shoe lacing fastenings

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  • the present invention relates to a shoe, in particular Sports shoe with side lacing according to the Preamble of claim 1.
  • Such a shoe is from DD patent 89 796 known.
  • the sign is on the front Shoe fastens and forms a kind of cover tongue, which has a number of laced holes on both side edges. There are a number of others in each of these lace holes Laced holes spaced opposite in on the shaft attached rag are provided.
  • Both sides can change the location of the shield and the strength of the Lacing can be changed.
  • the shield and the associated Lacing can also act as the sole fastener be provided.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to be achieved are to form a lacing of the known type in such a way that both a quick release and a quick release of the Closure can be achieved.
  • 1 and 2 is a shoe 1 with side lacing 2nd shown. In the exemplary embodiment, this is on the lacing side 3, here the inside 1.1 of the shoe 1, is provided.
  • For the Lacing 2 are two rows 4 and 5 of lacing holes 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 or 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 provided.
  • the first row 4 of Lace-up holes are on the sole 6 in the same area or on at least one, for example on the shoe upper attached, protruding tab or the illustrated Tabs 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 provided.
  • the second row 5 of Lace holes is on a trained as a pull tab 8, over the instep 9 freely movable shield at a distance of the first row 4 of the lace holes attached.
  • the pull tab 8 owns on the row 5 of laced holes in Direction opposite point a single train point 8.1, on which they are 10.1 changeable and lockable train connection 10 fixed connected is.
  • the in the embodiment as a drawstring or Train cord trained train 10 in turn is through a laced hole 11.1 of a pull tab 11 is looped through.
  • the the rear pull tab 11 is on the lacing side 3 opposite side, here the outside 1.2 of the shoe 1, attached.
  • This outside 1.2 is the real one Closure side 12 of the shoe 1, as explained later will be.
  • the lacing side 3 can also have the same result on the outside 1.2 and the closure side 12 on the Inside 1.1 of the shoe 1 may be provided.
  • the rear pull tab 11 preferably extends from the Heel 1.3 of the shoe 1 in the pulling direction to the upper Instep area 9.1 or the middle instep area 9.2.
  • the pull tab 8 consists of a tensile, flexurally elastic Material with a low coefficient of friction. As suitable have plastics made of or based on polyamide, Proven polyethylene or polyurethane. However, there are also other plastics or materials suitable, for example Metals such as stainless steel, spring bronze or the like.
  • the pull tab 8 preferably has a thickness of approximately 0.2 up to 3 mm, in particular from about 0.3 to 2 mm. You can out consist of a single plate. However, it has an advantage three or more fan-like from the train point 8.1 to Lace side 3 extending fingers 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, on their free ends each have a tie hole 5.1, 5.2 or 5.3 second row 5 of laced holes is located.
  • Shoelaces 13 zigzag from row to row pulled. Its front end 13.1 is initially through a foremost one present on the closure side 12 Lace hole 19.1 pulled through a tab 19 and then on the lace side 3 in the area of the front shoe 1.4, preferably in the area of the sole 6, in particular above the same, attached.
  • the attachment can also be done after grinding through the laced hole 5.1 when the tab 19 and the laced hole 19.1 are not considered necessary. Also the attachment of the front end 13.1 of the shoelace 13 after looping through the laced hole 4.1 done on the closure side 12.
  • the rear free part 13.2 of the shoelace 13 is through a Lace hole 14.1 one from the heel 1.3 to the upper instep area 9.1 Pull-through pull tab 14 looped through. He is preferably lockable in the closed position, can but can also be locked in other positions.
  • the lock can on the shoe 1 on the laces 3 or on the closure side 12 fixed or preferably changeable be made.
  • the lock can be freely selected Length of the exciting part of the shoelace 13 accordingly the necessary lacing tension, for example by Attachment by means of a row of buttons, one Velcro fastener, a lever fastener or by binding with the free end 10.2 of the train connection 10.
  • Attachment by means of a row of buttons, one Velcro fastener, a lever fastener or by binding with the free end 10.2 of the train connection 10.
  • FIGS. 1 to 4 takes place Fastening and length determination by lacing with the Train connection 10.
  • the free end 10.2 of the drawstring or drawstring trained train connection 10 can free with the rear Part 13.2 of the shoelace 13, for example by tying a loop to be connected together.
  • the lacing 2 does not necessarily have to be on the side or Lacing side of the shoe 1 take place. It can also go up to instep 9 and possibly even beyond this to Closure side 12 may be arranged. This depends on the Length 10.1 of the train connection 10 required for closing.
  • the shoelace 13 is preferably made of a material with a low coefficient of friction.
  • plastics made of or based on Polyamide, polyimide, polyacrylic or polyester.
  • Train connection 10 can consist of one of these materials.
  • the train connection 10 with the free one is advantageous Part 10.2 and the rear part 13.2 of the shoelace 13 a material with a higher coefficient of friction or they are made to be higher Have coefficients of friction. This can make a better one Closing force of the loop to be tied are generated.
  • This Parts can also be made of cotton.
  • the back part 13.2 of the shoelace 13 with a higher coefficient of friction is attached to the rest of the part, for example by sewing on and / or gluing the two shoelace parts 13, 13.2 to each other or to each other.
  • the shoelace 13 and the Train connection 10 preferably consist of a fabric or Knitted fabric.
  • the shoelace 13 is preferably a band educated. A fabric tape has proven to be advantageous which has stronger cross ribs, so in the manner of a grosgrain fabric is made.
  • the Clamping element 15 is on the closure side 12, for example in the sole area or shaft area.
  • the Tensioning element 15 runs over instep 9, preferably over a central instep area 9.2 and / or possibly over a front instep area 9.3 or in the area of the forefoot between the metatarsus and the toe joints.
  • Lacing side 3 extending part of the tensioning element 15 is with the end part 15.1 by one or by the particular Rectangular eyelet, fixed to shoe 1 4.2 looped and fixed to a movable cord eyelet 4.4 attached.
  • lacing 4.4.1 of the movable The eyelet 13 is looped through the eyelet 4.4.
  • the clamping element 15 consists of a tensile strength as possible Material such as leather, textile material or Plastic. It can be attached to the shaft material for example sewn on and / or glued on.
  • Fig. 6 is a Shutter shown, in which the closing voltage is not so acts strongly towards the heel, as in the embodiment according to 1 to 4.
  • the train connection 10 in the middle Shoe area 20 for the midfoot directly or indirectly, for example via a tab or loop, on the shoe 1 attached. It is attached to or above the sole 6.
  • the pull tab 8 has instead of the pull point 8.1 Laced hole 8.1.1.
  • the free end 10.2 of the train connection 10 is first through the tie hole 8.1.1 of the pull tab 8 and then through the laced hole 11.1 of the rear pull tab 11 (see Figure 2) looped through.
  • the free end 13.2 of the shoelace 13 can, as in FIG. 6 shown, from the rearmost lace hole 14.1 over the the upper area 9.1 of the instep 9 is pulled toward the closure side 12 and there preferably at approximately the same height or also lower be attached or attachable, for example at the attachment point 21.
  • On the top of the one crossing the instep 9 free end 13.2 can be a Velcro 22 to be appropriate.
  • a Velcro fastener 23 attached, which is the counterpart to the Velcro part 22 forms.
  • buttons on one or both sides an adjustable lever lock or known per se Quick release fasteners can be provided.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a shoe (1) with side lacing (2), a lacing or tensioning element (13) being pulled in a zigzag alternatingly through eyelets of two rows (4, 5) of eyelets (4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 5.1, 5.2, 5.3) opposite one another, of which the first row (4) on the lace side (3) is on or above the sole (6), and the second row (5) likewise on the lace side (3), but opposite the first row (5) at a distance, is on a shield which runs over the instep (9), which shield has a location which can change relative to the instep (9). According to the object both quick closure and also quick loosening of this closure will be attainable. This is achieved in that the shield is a freely movable tension flap (8) which has an essentially stable shape, but which is flexurally elastic, and which on the side opposite the lace side (3), has a single pulling site (8.1 or 8.1.1) via which it is coupled to the shoe (1) with a tension connection (10) which can be locked and which is adjustable in its length (10.1).

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Schuh, insbesondere Sportschuh mit seitlich vorgesehener Schnürung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a shoe, in particular Sports shoe with side lacing according to the Preamble of claim 1.

Ein derartiger Schuh ist aus der DD-Patentschrift 89 796 bekannt. Dort ist über dem Rist ein Schild vorgesehen, der die unter diesem Schild zur Befestigung des Schuhes am Fuß vorhandenen Befestigungsmittel abdeckt. Der Schild ist vorn am Schuh befestigt und bildet eine Art Abdeckzunge, welche an beiden Seitenrändern eine Anzahl von Schnürlöchern aufweist. Diesen Schnürlöchern steht jeweils eine Reihe von weiteren Schnürlöchern mit Abstand gegenüber, die in am Schaft befestigten Lappen vorgesehen sind. Je nach Schnürung auf beiden Seiten kann die Lage des Schildes und die Stärke der Schnürung verändert werden. Der Schild und die zugeordneten Schnürungen können auch als alleinige Verschlussmittel vorgesehen sein.Such a shoe is from DD patent 89 796 known. There is a sign above the instep that says under this sign to attach the shoe to the foot covers existing fasteners. The sign is on the front Shoe fastens and forms a kind of cover tongue, which has a number of laced holes on both side edges. There are a number of others in each of these lace holes Laced holes spaced opposite in on the shaft attached rag are provided. Depending on the lacing Both sides can change the location of the shield and the strength of the Lacing can be changed. The shield and the associated Lacing can also act as the sole fastener be provided.

Das Schließen des Schuhes und das Lösen des Verschlusses mittels der beiden Schnürungen ist relativ kompliziert und erfordert einen erheblichen Zeitaufwand.Closing the shoe and loosening the clasp by means of the two laces is relatively complicated and requires a considerable amount of time.

Mit der vorliegenden Erfindung soll daher die Aufgabe gelöst werden, eine Schnürung der bekannten Art so auszubilden, dass sowohl ein Schnellverschluß als auch ein schnelles Lösen des Verschlusses erreicht werden kann. The object of the present invention is therefore to be achieved are to form a lacing of the known type in such a way that both a quick release and a quick release of the Closure can be achieved.

Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1.This object is achieved by the features of claim 1.

Durch die Anwendung einer im wesentlichen formstabilen Zuglasche mit einer einzigen Zugstelle und Zugverbindung kann die Zuglasche mit einem kurzen Zug und einer gegebenenfalls anschließenden Schlaufenbildung schnell in die Schließstellung gebracht und ebenso schnell durch Öffnen der Schlaufe wieder gelöst werden. Dies ist besonders vorteilhaft bei Schuhen, die beispielsweise bei Triathlon-Wettbewerben verwendet werden, da hier die Rüstzeiten, d.h. die benötigten Zeiten für das Anund Ausziehen derartiger Schuhe, das Wettbewerbsergebnis stark beeinflussen.By using an essentially dimensionally stable Pull tab with a single pull point and train connection can the pull tab with a short pull and one if necessary subsequent loop formation quickly in the closed position brought and just as quickly by opening the loop again be solved. This is particularly beneficial for shoes that used in triathlon competitions, for example here the set-up times, i.e. the times needed for the on and off Taking off such shoes, the competition result strong influence.

Weitere vorteilhafte Einzelheiten der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben und werden nachfolgend anhand der in der Zeichnung veranschaulichten Ausführungsbeispiele näher beschrieben. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Draufsicht auf einen erfindungsgemäßen Schuh,
Fig. 2
eine Seitenansicht des Schuhes gemäß Fig. 1,
Fig. 3
eine Draufsicht auf einen Schuh mit besonderer Verspannung über den Rist,
Fig. 4
eine Seitenansicht des Schuhes gemäß Fig. 3,
Fig. 5
eine vergrößerte Ansicht des Kreisausschnitts der Fig. 4 in einer Frontansicht im Schnitt,
Fig. 6
in der Draufsicht eine weitere Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Schuhes und
Fig. 7
eine Draufsicht auf den erfindungsgemäßen Schuh gemäß Fig. 6, jedoch mit einem Zentraldrehverschluß zum Schließen und Öffnen der seitlichen Schnürung.
Further advantageous details of the invention are specified in the subclaims and are described in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawing. Show it:
Fig. 1
a plan view of a shoe according to the invention,
Fig. 2
2 shows a side view of the shoe according to FIG. 1,
Fig. 3
a plan view of a shoe with special tension over the instep,
Fig. 4
3 shows a side view of the shoe according to FIG. 3,
Fig. 5
3 shows an enlarged view of the circular section of FIG. 4 in a front view in section,
Fig. 6
in plan view a further embodiment of a shoe according to the invention and
Fig. 7
a plan view of the shoe according to the invention according to FIG. 6, but with a central rotary lock for closing and opening the side lacing.

In den Fig. 1 und 2 ist ein Schuh 1 mit seitlicher Schnürung 2 gezeigt. Diese ist beim Ausführungsbeispiel an der Schnürseite 3, hier der Innenseite 1.1 des Schuhes 1, vorgesehen. Für die Schnürung 2 sind zwei Reihen 4 und 5 von Schnürlöchern 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 bzw. 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 vorgesehen. Die erste Reihe 4 von Schnürlöchern ist an der Sohle 6 im Bereich derselben oder an wenigstens einer, beispielsweise auch am Schuhschaft angebrachten, nach oben ragenden Lasche bzw. den dargestellten Laschen 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 vorgesehen. Die zweite Reihe 5 von Schnürlöchern ist an einem als Zuglasche 8 ausgebildeten, über den Rist 9 frei beweglich vorgesehenen Schild im Abstand von der ersten Reihe 4 der Schnürlöcher angebracht. Die Zuglasche 8 selbst besitzt auf der der Reihe 5 von Schnürlöchern in Zugrichtung gegenüberliegenden Stelle eine einzige Zugstelle 8.1, an welcher sie mit einer in ihrer Länge 10.1 veränderbaren und arretierbaren Zugverbindung 10 fest verbunden ist. Die beim Ausführungsbeispiel als Zugband oder Zugkordel ausgebildete Zugverbindung 10 ihrerseits ist durch ein Schnürloch 11.1 einer Zuglasche 11 hindurchgeschleift. Die hintere Zuglasche 11 ist auf der der Schnürseite 3 gegenüberliegenden Seite, hier der Außenseite 1.2 des Schuhes 1, befestigt. Diese Außenseite 1.2 ist die eigentliche Verschlußseite 12 des Schuhes 1, wie später noch erläutert werden wird. Die Schnürseite 3 kann mit gleichem Ergebnis auch auf der Außenseite 1.2 und die Verschlußseite 12 auf der Innenseite 1.1 des Schuhes 1 vorgesehen sein.1 and 2 is a shoe 1 with side lacing 2nd shown. In the exemplary embodiment, this is on the lacing side 3, here the inside 1.1 of the shoe 1, is provided. For the Lacing 2 are two rows 4 and 5 of lacing holes 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 or 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 provided. The first row 4 of Lace-up holes are on the sole 6 in the same area or on at least one, for example on the shoe upper attached, protruding tab or the illustrated Tabs 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 provided. The second row 5 of Lace holes is on a trained as a pull tab 8, over the instep 9 freely movable shield at a distance of the first row 4 of the lace holes attached. The pull tab 8 owns on the row 5 of laced holes in Direction opposite point a single train point 8.1, on which they are 10.1 changeable and lockable train connection 10 fixed connected is. The in the embodiment as a drawstring or Train cord trained train 10 in turn is through a laced hole 11.1 of a pull tab 11 is looped through. The the rear pull tab 11 is on the lacing side 3 opposite side, here the outside 1.2 of the shoe 1, attached. This outside 1.2 is the real one Closure side 12 of the shoe 1, as explained later will be. The lacing side 3 can also have the same result on the outside 1.2 and the closure side 12 on the Inside 1.1 of the shoe 1 may be provided.

Bevorzugt erstreckt sich die hintere Zuglasche 11 von der Ferse 1.3 des Schuhes 1 aus in Zugrichtung zum oberen Ristbereich 9.1 oder zum mittleren Ristbereich 9.2. The rear pull tab 11 preferably extends from the Heel 1.3 of the shoe 1 in the pulling direction to the upper Instep area 9.1 or the middle instep area 9.2.

Sie kann in einem Bereich vor dem Knöchel bis unterhalb des Knöchels liegen und sie ist mit dem Schuh 1 fest oder beweglich derart verbunden oder steht derart in Wirkverbindung, dass sie in Verschlussrichtung auf Zug beanspruchbar ist. An ihrem ristseitigen freien Ende 11.2 befindet sich das Schnürloch 11.1.It can range from ankle to below the ankle Ankle lie and it is fixed with the shoe 1 or movably connected in such a way or stands in such a way Active connection that they pull in the direction of closure is claimable. At their free end 11.2 there is the laced hole 11.1.

Die Zuglasche 8 besteht aus einem zugfesten, biegeelastischen Material mit geringem Reibungskoeffizienten. Als geeignet haben sich Kunststoffe aus oder auf der Basis von Polyamid, Polyethylen oder Polyurethan erwiesen. Es sind jedoch auch andere Kunststoffe oder Materialien geeignet, beispielsweise Metalle, wie nichtrostender Stahl, Federbronce oder dgl.. Vorzugsweise besitzt die Zuglasche 8 eine Dicke von etwa 0,2 bis 3 mm, insbesondere von etwa 0,3 bis 2 mm. Sie kann aus einer einzigen Platte bestehen. Mit Vorteil besitzt sie jedoch drei oder mehr sich fächerartig von der Zugstelle 8.1 zur Schnürseite 3 hin erstreckende Finger 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, an deren freien Enden sich jeweils ein Schnürloch 5.1, 5.2 bzw. 5.3 der zweiten Reihe 5 von Schnürlöchern befindet.The pull tab 8 consists of a tensile, flexurally elastic Material with a low coefficient of friction. As suitable have plastics made of or based on polyamide, Proven polyethylene or polyurethane. However, there are also other plastics or materials suitable, for example Metals such as stainless steel, spring bronze or the like. The pull tab 8 preferably has a thickness of approximately 0.2 up to 3 mm, in particular from about 0.3 to 2 mm. You can out consist of a single plate. However, it has an advantage three or more fan-like from the train point 8.1 to Lace side 3 extending fingers 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, on their free ends each have a tie hole 5.1, 5.2 or 5.3 second row 5 of laced holes is located.

Durch die beiden Reihen 4 und 5 von Schnürlöchern ist ein Schnürsenkel 13 zickzackförmig von einer Reihe zur anderen hindurchgezogen. Dessen vorderes Ende 13.1 ist zunächst durch ein auf der Verschlußseite 12 vorhandenes vorderstes Schnürloch 19.1 einer Lasche 19 hindurchgezogen und dann auf der Schnürseite 3 im Bereich des Vorderschuhes 1.4, vorzugsweise im Bereich der Sohle 6, insbesondere oberhalb derselben, befestigt. Through the two rows 4 and 5 of lace holes is one Shoelaces 13 zigzag from row to row pulled. Its front end 13.1 is initially through a foremost one present on the closure side 12 Lace hole 19.1 pulled through a tab 19 and then on the lace side 3 in the area of the front shoe 1.4, preferably in the area of the sole 6, in particular above the same, attached.

Die Befestigung kann aber auch bereits nach dem Durchschleifen durch das Schnürloch 5.1 erfolgen, wenn die Lasche 19 und dessen Schnürloch 19.1 nicht als notwendig erachtet werden. Auch kann die Befestigung des vorderen Endes 13.1 des Schnürsenkels 13 nach dem Durchschleifen durch das Schnürloch 4.1 auf der Verschlussseite 12 erfolgen.The attachment can also be done after grinding through the laced hole 5.1 when the tab 19 and the laced hole 19.1 are not considered necessary. Also the attachment of the front end 13.1 of the shoelace 13 after looping through the laced hole 4.1 done on the closure side 12.

Der hintere freie Teil 13.2 des Schnürsenkels 13 ist durch ein Schnürloch 14.1 einer von der Ferse 1.3 zum oberen Ristbereich 9.1 auf Zug belastbaren Zuglasche 14 hindurchgeschleift. Er ist vorzugsweise in der Verschlußstellung arretierbar, kann aber auch in anderen Stellungen arretierbar sein.The rear free part 13.2 of the shoelace 13 is through a Lace hole 14.1 one from the heel 1.3 to the upper instep area 9.1 Pull-through pull tab 14 looped through. He is preferably lockable in the closed position, can but can also be locked in other positions.

Die Arretierung kann am Schuh 1 auf der Schnürseite 3 oder auf der Verschlussseite 12 fest oder vorzugsweise veränderbar vorgenommen werden. Die Arretierung kann bei freier Wahl der Länge des spannenden Teils des Schürsenkels 13 entsprechend der notwendigen Schnürspannung, beispielsweise durch Befestigung mittels einer Druckknopfreihe, eines Klettverschlusses, eines Hebelverschlusses oder durch Binden mit dem freien Ende 10.2 der Zugverbindung 10 erfolgen. Beim Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß den Fig. 1 bis 4 erfolgt die Befestigung und Längenfestlegung durch Schnüren mit der Zugverbindung 10.The lock can on the shoe 1 on the laces 3 or on the closure side 12 fixed or preferably changeable be made. The lock can be freely selected Length of the exciting part of the shoelace 13 accordingly the necessary lacing tension, for example by Attachment by means of a row of buttons, one Velcro fastener, a lever fastener or by binding with the free end 10.2 of the train connection 10. At the Embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 4 takes place Fastening and length determination by lacing with the Train connection 10.

Das freie Ende 10.2 der als Zugband oder Zugkordel ausgebildeten Zugverbindung 10 kann mit dem hinteren freien Teil 13.2 des Schnürsenkels 13, beispielsweise durch Binden einer Schleife, miteinander verbunden werden.The free end 10.2 of the drawstring or drawstring trained train connection 10 can free with the rear Part 13.2 of the shoelace 13, for example by tying a loop to be connected together.

Die Wirkungsweise der erfindungsgemäßen Schnürung ist folgende: The operation of the lacing according to the invention is the following:

Beim Ziehen am hinteren freien Teil 13.2 des Schnürsenkels 13 werden die beiden Reihen 4 und 5 von Schnürlöchern in bekannter Weise gegeneinander gezogen. Mit dieser Maßnahme wird im wesentlichen der Schuh 1 an die Form des Fußes angepasst. Wird nun der freie hintere Teil 13.2 des Schnürsenkels 13 mit dem freien Ende 10.2 der Zugverbindung 10 festgezurrt und zu einer Schleife gebunden, dann wird einerseits die Schnürung 2 leicht nachgespannt, im wesentlichen jedoch die Zuglasche 8 in Richtung der Ferse 1.3 gezogen und dadurch ein schnelles Verschließen des Schuhes 1 erreicht. Umgekehrt wird beim Öffnen der Schleife die Zuglasche 8 sofort entlastet, so dass eine sehr schnelle Öffnung des Schuhes 1 eintritt, ohne dass sich die Schnürung 2 stark lösen muß. Aus der Wirkungsweise der Schnüranordnung, sowie aus der Ausbildung der Zuglasche 8 mit der Zugverbindung 10 ergibt sich auch, dass im Ausführungsbeispiel die Außenseite 1.2 des Schuhes als Verschlußseite 12 bezeichnet ist, weil der eigentliche Schließvorgang und Öffnungsvorgang hier stattfindet.When pulling on the rear free part 13.2 of the shoelace 13 the two rows 4 and 5 of laced holes in known way pulled against each other. With this measure essentially the shoe 1 adapts to the shape of the foot customized. If the free rear part 13.2 of the Laces 13 with the free end 10.2 of the train connection 10 lashed down and tied into a bow, then on the one hand the lacing 2 slightly retensioned, in essential, however, the pull tab 8 in the direction of the heel 1.3 pulled and thereby fast closing of the shoe 1 reached. The opposite is the case when the loop is opened Pull tab 8 relieved immediately, making a very quick Opening of the shoe 1 occurs without the lacing 2 must solve strongly. From the way the lacing arrangement works, and from the formation of the pull tab 8 with the train connection 10 also shows that in the exemplary embodiment Outside 1.2 of the shoe referred to as the closure side 12 is because of the actual closing and opening process takes place here.

Die Schnürung 2 muß nicht unbedingt an der Seite bzw. Schnürseite des Schuhes 1 erfolgen. Sie kann auch nach oben bis zum Rist 9 und eventuell sogar über diesen hinaus bis zur Verschlußseite 12 angeordnet sein. Dies ist abhängig von der zum Schließen benötigten Länge 10.1 der Zugverbindung 10.The lacing 2 does not necessarily have to be on the side or Lacing side of the shoe 1 take place. It can also go up to instep 9 and possibly even beyond this to Closure side 12 may be arranged. This depends on the Length 10.1 of the train connection 10 required for closing.

Vorzugsweise besteht der Schnürsenkel 13 aus einem Material mit geringem Reibungskoeffizienten. Geeignet sind beispielsweise Kunststoffe aus oder auf der Basis von Polyamid, Polyimid, Polyacryl oder Polyester. Auch die Zugverbindung 10 kann aus einem dieser Materialien bestehen. The shoelace 13 is preferably made of a material with a low coefficient of friction. Are suitable for example plastics made of or based on Polyamide, polyimide, polyacrylic or polyester. Also the Train connection 10 can consist of one of these materials.

Vorteilhaft besteht jedoch die Zugverbindung 10 mit dem freien Teil 10.2 und der hintere Teil 13.2 des Schnürsenkels 13 aus einem Material mit einem höheren Reibungskoeffizienten oder sie sind so hergestellt, dass sie einen höheren Reibungskoeffizienten aufweisen. Hierdurch kann eine bessere Schließkraft der zu bindenden Schleife erzeugt werden. Diese Teile können auch aus Baumwolle bestehen. Der hintere Teil 13.2 des Schnürsenkels 13 mit höherem Reibungskoeffizienten ist am übrigen Teil befestigt, beispielsweise durch Annähen und/oder Verkleben der beiden Schnürsenkelteile 13, 13.2 aneinander bzw. miteinander. Der Schnürsenkel 13 und die Zugverbindung 10 bestehen vorzugsweise aus einem Gewebe oder Gewirke. Der Schnürsenkel 13 ist bevorzugt als Band ausgebildet. Als vorteilhaft hat sich ein Gewebeband erwiesen, welches stärkere Querrippen besitzt, also nach Art eines Ripsstoffes hergestellt ist.However, the train connection 10 with the free one is advantageous Part 10.2 and the rear part 13.2 of the shoelace 13 a material with a higher coefficient of friction or they are made to be higher Have coefficients of friction. This can make a better one Closing force of the loop to be tied are generated. This Parts can also be made of cotton. The back part 13.2 of the shoelace 13 with a higher coefficient of friction is attached to the rest of the part, for example by sewing on and / or gluing the two shoelace parts 13, 13.2 to each other or to each other. The shoelace 13 and the Train connection 10 preferably consist of a fabric or Knitted fabric. The shoelace 13 is preferably a band educated. A fabric tape has proven to be advantageous which has stronger cross ribs, so in the manner of a grosgrain fabric is made.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann eine weitere Verbesserung der Schnürung über den Rist 9, beispielsweise im mittleren Ristbereich 9.2 bzw. im Bereich des Mittelfußes, durch ein besonderes Spannelement 15 erreicht werden, wie dies anhand der Fig. 3 bis 5 dargestellt ist. Das Spannelement 15 ist auf der Verschlußseite 12, beispielsweise im Sohlenbereich oder Schaftbereich, befestigt. Das Spannelement 15 verläuft über den Rist 9, vorzugsweise über einen mittleren Ristbereich 9.2 und/oder gegebenenfalls über einen vorderen Ristbereich 9.3 bzw. im Bereich des Vorderfußes zwischen Mittelfuß und den Zehengrundgelenken. Das zur Schnürseite 3 verlaufende Teil des Spannelements 15 ist mit dem Endteil 15.1 durch eine bzw. durch die insbesondere rechteckige, am Schuh 1 fest angebrachte Schnüröse 4.2 geschleift und an einer beweglichen Schnüröse 4.4 fest befestigt. Durch die Schnüröffnung 4.4.1 der beweglichen Schnüröse 4.4 ist der Schnürsenkel 13 hindurchgeschleift.According to an advantageous development of the invention a further improvement of the lacing over the instep 9, for example in the middle instep area 9.2 or in the area of the Metatarsus, achieved by a special clamping element 15 as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5. The Clamping element 15 is on the closure side 12, for example in the sole area or shaft area. The Tensioning element 15 runs over instep 9, preferably over a central instep area 9.2 and / or possibly over a front instep area 9.3 or in the area of the forefoot between the metatarsus and the toe joints. That for Lacing side 3 extending part of the tensioning element 15 is with the end part 15.1 by one or by the particular Rectangular eyelet, fixed to shoe 1 4.2 looped and fixed to a movable cord eyelet 4.4 attached. Through the lacing 4.4.1 of the movable The eyelet 13 is looped through the eyelet 4.4.

Die Wirkungsweise dieser Anordnung ist folgende:This arrangement works as follows:

Beim Zug am Schnürsenkel 13 wird die bewegliche Schnüröse 4.4 in Richtung des Ristes 9 gezogen. Dadurch wird der an der Schnüröse 4.4 befestigte Endteil 15.1 des Spannelements 15 ebenfalls in Richtung zum Rist 9 gezogen und dadurch der Abstand 16 zwischen den Schnürösen 4.2 und 4.4 vergrößert. Somit wird die Zuglänge 17 des Spannelements 15 zwischen seiner Befestigungstelle am Schuh 1 und seiner Umschlingung 18 der Schnüröse 4.2 verkleinert und damit eine gesonderte Verspannung über den Rist 9 erreicht.When pulling on the shoelace 13, the movable eyelet 4.4 pulled towards instep 9. This will make the Cord eyelet 4.4 fastened end part 15.1 of the tensioning element 15 also pulled towards instep 9 and thereby the Distance 16 between the eyelets 4.2 and 4.4 increased. The tension length 17 of the tensioning element 15 is thus between its attachment point to the shoe 1 and its loop 18 the lacing eyelet 4.2 is reduced and therefore a separate one Tension reached over instep 9.

Das Spannelement 15 besteht aus einem möglichst zugfesten Material, wie beispielsweise Leder, Textilmaterial oder Kunststoff. Es kann am Schaftmaterial angebracht, beispielsweise aufgenäht und/oder aufgeklebt sein.The clamping element 15 consists of a tensile strength as possible Material such as leather, textile material or Plastic. It can be attached to the shaft material for example sewn on and / or glued on.

Anstelle der Verwendung eines Schnürsenkels kann zum Schließen des Schuhes auch ein seilartiges Spannelement verwendet werden, das mittels eines Zentraldrehverschlusses betätigt werden kann, wie dies beispielsweise aus der EP 0 559 648 B1 bekannt ist.Instead of using a shoelace, you can close it the shoe also uses a rope-like tensioning element be operated by means of a central rotary lock can be, as for example from EP 0 559 648 B1 is known.

Bei dem in Fig. 6 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist ein Verschluß dargestellt, bei dem die Schließspannung nicht so stark zur Ferse hin wirkt, wie beim Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß den Fig. 1 bis 4. Hier ist die Zugverbindung 10 im mittleren Schuhbereich 20 für den Mittelfuß unmittelbar oder mittelbar, beispielsweise über eine Lasche oder Schlaufe, am Schuh 1 befestigt. Die Befestigung erfolgt an oder oberhalb der Sohle 6. Die Zuglasche 8 besitzt anstelle der Zugstelle 8.1 ein Schnürloch 8.1.1. Das freie Ende 10.2 der Zugverbindung 10 ist zunächst durch das Schnürloch 8.1.1 der Zuglasche 8 und anschließend durch das Schnürloch 11.1 der hinteren Zuglasche 11 (siehe Figur 2) hindurchgeschleift. Je nachdem, ob die Befestigung der Zugverbindung 10 weiter vorn oder weiter hinten im mittleren Schuhbereich 20 vorgesehen wird, kann die Zugspannung mehr oder weniger in Richtung quer zum Rist oder mehr in Richtung der Ferse 1.3 ausgerichtet werden. Der Effekt der Schnellöffnung und des Schnellverschlusses bleibt vollständig erhalten.In the embodiment shown in Fig. 6 is a Shutter shown, in which the closing voltage is not so acts strongly towards the heel, as in the embodiment according to 1 to 4. Here is the train connection 10 in the middle Shoe area 20 for the midfoot directly or indirectly, for example via a tab or loop, on the shoe 1 attached. It is attached to or above the sole 6. The pull tab 8 has instead of the pull point 8.1 Laced hole 8.1.1. The free end 10.2 of the train connection 10 is first through the tie hole 8.1.1 of the pull tab 8 and then through the laced hole 11.1 of the rear pull tab 11 (see Figure 2) looped through. Depending on whether the Attachment of the train connection 10 further forward or further is provided at the rear in the middle shoe area 20, the Tension more or less in the direction transverse to the instep or be aligned more towards the heel 1.3. The effect the quick opening and quick release remains completely preserved.

Das freie Ende 13.2 des Schnürsenkels 13 kann, wie in Fig. 6 dargestellt, vom hintersten Schnürloch 14.1 aus über den oberen Bereich 9.1 des Ristes 9 zur Verschlußseite 12 gezogen und dort vorzugsweise in etwa gleicher Höhe oder auch tiefer befestigt oder befestigbar sein, beispielsweise an der Befestigungsstelle 21. Auf der Oberseite des den Rist 9 überquerenden freien Ende 13.2 kann ein Klettverschlussteil 22 angebracht sein. Entsprechend ist auf der Unterseite des freien Endes 10.2 der Zugverbindung 10 ein Klettverschlussteil 23 angebracht, welches das Gegenstück zu dem Klettverschlußteil 22 bildet. Durch eine feste oder eine einstellbare Befestigung des freien Endes 13.2 und durch Ziehen am freien Ende 10.2 der Zugverbindung 10, Überführung über den Rist 9 auf das freie Ende 13.2 und Aufeinanderdrücken der Klettverschlussteile 22 und 23 werden die Enden 13.2 und 10.2 der Zugverbindung 10 schnell, fest und leicht lösbar miteinander verbunden. Anstelle des Klettverschlusses 22, 23 können auch andere Schnellverschlussarten eingesetzt werden. The free end 13.2 of the shoelace 13 can, as in FIG. 6 shown, from the rearmost lace hole 14.1 over the the upper area 9.1 of the instep 9 is pulled toward the closure side 12 and there preferably at approximately the same height or also lower be attached or attachable, for example at the attachment point 21. On the top of the one crossing the instep 9 free end 13.2 can be a Velcro 22 to be appropriate. Accordingly, on the bottom of the Free end 10.2 of the train connection 10 is a Velcro fastener 23 attached, which is the counterpart to the Velcro part 22 forms. With a fixed or an adjustable attachment the free end 13.2 and by pulling the free end End 10.2 of the train connection 10, transfer over the instep 9 to the free end 13.2 and pressing the Velcro parts 22 and 23 become the ends 13.2 and 10.2 the train connection 10 quickly, firmly and easily detachable connected with each other. Instead of the Velcro fastener 22, 23 other types of quick fasteners can also be used.

Beispielsweise können ein- oder beidseitige Druckknopfreihen, ein verstellbarer Hebelverschluß oder an sich bekannte Schnellspannverschlüsse vorgesehen sein.For example, rows of pushbuttons on one or both sides, an adjustable lever lock or known per se Quick release fasteners can be provided.

Auch die Verwendung eines seilartigen Spannelements 24 in Verbindung mit einem Zentraldrehverschluß 25 gemäß der EP 0 559 648 B1 kommt bei dieser Ausführungsvariante in Betracht, wie dies in Fig. 7 dargestellt ist.The use of a rope-like tensioning element 24 in Connection with a central rotary lock 25 according to the EP 0 559 648 B1 is used in this embodiment variant Consider as shown in Fig. 7.

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  1. Shoe (1), especially an athletic shoe, with side lacing (2), a lacing or tensioning element (13) being pulled in a zigzag alternatingly through eyelets of two rows (4, 5) of eyelets (4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 5.1, 5.2, 5.3) opposite one another, of which the first row (4) on the lace side (3) is on or above the sole (6), and the second row (5) likewise on the lace side (3), but opposite the first row (5) at a distance, is on a shield which runs over the instep (9), which shield has a location which can change relative to the instep (9), characterized in that the shield is a freely movable tension flap (8) which has an essentially stable shape, but which is flexurally elastic, and which on the side opposite the lace side (3), specifically the actual closing side (12) of the shoe (1), has a single pulling site (8.1 or 8.1.1) via which it is coupled to the shoe (1) with a tension connection (10) which can be locked and which is adjustable in its length (10.1).
  2. Shoe as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tension connection (10) is coupled to the shoe (1) such that when the length (10.1) of the tension connection (10) is reduced the tension flap (11) can be moved relative to the instep (9) in the direction of the closing tension which is established from the lace side (3) via the instep (9) in the direction to the heel (1.3) on the closing side (12).
  3. Shoe as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the tension connection (10) on the closing side (12) in the area from in front of the ankle to underneath the ankle is connected to the shoe (1) or is or can be dynamically connected to it such that it can be tensile-stressed in the closing direction.
  4. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the tension connection (10) is permanently connected to the tension flap (8) and the free end (10.2) is looped through an eyelet (11.1), especially of the rear tension flap (11), on the closing side (12) and the eyelet (11.1) is located in the area from in front of the ankle to the ankle and optionally underneath it.
  5. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the pulling site (8.1) of the tension flap (8) is made as an eyelet (8.1.1) and wherein the tension connection (10) in the shoe area (20) for the middle foot is attached to the shoe (1) directly or indirectly, looped through the eyelet (8.1.1.) of the tension flap (8) and then through the eyelet (11.1) of the rear tension flap (11).
  6. Shoe as claimed in claim 5, wherein the free end (13.2) of the lace or tension element (13) and/or the free end (10.2) of the tension connection (10) crosses or cross the instep (9) in the upper instep area (9.1) to the other side (3 or 12) of the shoe at the time and the ends (10.2; 13.2) in part overlap and can be connected by means of detachable connecting elements.
  7. Shoe as claimed in claim 6, wherein the connecting elements consist of a velcro closure, of a snap fastener closure, of snap fastener closures, or an adjustable lever closure.
  8. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the lace or tension element (13) in the area of the front shoe (1.4) after looping through the frontmost eyelet (19.1 or 5.1 or 4.1) is attached to the front shoe (1.4) and the rear part (13.2) of the lace or tension element (13) is fixed or can be fixed after its looping through the rearmost eyelet (14.1) of the lace side (3) or can be fixed in the closed position.
  9. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the frontmost eyelet (19.1) is on the closing side (12) of the shoe (1) opposite the lace side (3) and the front part (13.1) of the lace or tension element (13), which part has been looped through the frontmost eyelet, is connected on the lace side (3) to the shoe (1).
  10. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the tension connection (10) consists of a tension strip or a tension cord.
  11. Shoe as claimed in claim 10, wherein the tension strip or tension cord (10) is securely attached to the tension flap (8) and is looped on the shoe (1) through the lace opening (11.1), and wherein the free end (10.2) of the tension strip or tension cord (10) and the rear part (13.2) of the lace or tension element (13), can be connected to one another especially by a tying a loop.
  12. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the lace or tension element (13) consists of a material with low sliding friction at least in the lace area of the rows (4, 5) of eyelets.
  13. Shoe as claimed in claim 12, wherein the lace or tension element (13) at least in the lace area consists of or is based on polyamide, polyimide, polyacetate, polyacrylic or polyester.
  14. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 13, wherein when using a shoelace (13) it consists of a woven or a knit.
  15. Shoe as claimed in claim 14, wherein the shoelace (13) is made as a strip.
  16. Shoe as claimed in claim 15, wherein the strip has cross ribs in the manner of a rep strip.
  17. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the tension connection (10) which is made as a tension strip or tension cord and the rear part (13.2) of the lace or tension element (13) are made such that they have a relatively large coefficient of friction and/or they consist of a material with these properties.
  18. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the tension flap (8) consists of a plastic with a low coefficient of friction.
  19. Shoe as claimed in claim 18, wherein the tension flap (8) consists of or is based on polyamide, polyimide, polyethylene or polyurethane.
  20. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the tension flap (8) has a thickness of roughly 0.2 mm to 3 mm, especially of roughly 0.3 mm to 2 mm.
  21. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the tension flap (8) toward the closing side (12) has a single pulling site (8.1) and toward the lace side (3) a second row (5) with at least three eyelets (5.1; 5.2; 5.3).
  22. Shoe as claimed in claim 21, wherein the tension flap (8) has three or more fingers (8.2; 8.3; 8.4) which proceed from the pulling site (8.1) and which extend toward the lace side (3) and there is one eyelet (5.1; 5.2; 5.3) at a time on each end of a finger.
  23. Shoe as claimed in claim 22, wherein the fingers (8.2; 8.3; 8.4) are divided in the manner of a fan from the attachment site (8.1) in the direction of the lace side (3).
  24. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 23, wherein on the shoe (1) on the closing side (12) there is a tension flap (11) which extends from the heel (1.3) in the direction to the upper instep area (9.1), which flap has an instep-side free end (11.2) which is dynamically connected to the tension connection (10).
  25. Shoe as claimed in claim 24, wherein the free end (11.2) is provided with an eyelet (11.1) through which the tension strip or the tension cord (10) is looped.
  26. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 25, wherein a tension element (15) which is attached on the closing side (12) and which runs from there over the instep (9) on the lace side (3) can be tensioned by its being looped through a fixed eyelet (4.2) on the lace side (2) and by its end part (15.1) being securely connected to the movable lace element (4.4) and wherein the lace or tension element (13) is looped through the lace opening (4.4.1) of the movable lace element (4.4).
  27. Shoe as claimed in claim 26, wherein there is a tension element (15) in the area of the middle foot or in the area between the middle foot and the metatarsophalangeal joints.
  28. Shoe as claimed in claim 26 or 27, wherein the tension element (15) which is made as a tension flap consists of leather, a material with high tensile strength, or of plastic.
  29. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 28, wherein the lacing (2) is on the inside (1.1) of the shoe (1).
  30. Shoe as claimed in one of claims 1 to 29, wherein there is a cable-like tension element (13) which can be actuated by means of a central turn-lock fastener.
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