FR2550700A1 - DEVICE FOR REMOVING BOOTS - Google Patents

Abstract

THE INVENTION RELATES TO A DEVICE FOR REMOVING BOOTS HAVING A TERMINAL CONFIGURATION FORMING A HOLLOW IN WHICH THE HEEL OF A BOOT CAN BE INSERTED AND MAINTAINED BY A CORNER EFFECT. THIS DEVICE HAS TWO USABLE ENDS, EACH OF WHICH INCLUDES A PART OR CUT 2 HAVING THE GENERAL FORM OF A "V", AND A LOWER STRUCTURE 5, 6 AS IT CAN BE TILT IN THE SENSE OF ITS LENGTH, EACH SIDE FROM AN INTERMEDIATE POSITION, SO THAT ONE OF ITS TWO ENDS CAN BE HOLDED ON THE GROUND BY ONE FOOT, AND ITS OTHER END IS DIRECTED UPWARDS TO TAKE A BOOT AND ALLOW THE LIBERATION OF THIS LAST WITH THE OTHER FOOT.

Description

2 z 50700 -1 The present invention relates to devices for removing

  boots, such as riding boots and rubber boots, devices that hold the heel of a boot to allow

easily extract the foot.

  Such devices, commonly designated by the term "tirebotte", are already known, and comprise at a first end which is directed upwards, a part or cut having the general shape of a "V", thus offering a recess in which the heel of the boot can be inserted and retained by a wedge effect The second end rests on the ground and is held in contact with the ground by means of the other foot

  while using the boot puller to remove a boot.

  The object of the present invention is to provide a device for removing boots, the use of which has significant advantages over the various known types of boot puller.

  According to the present invention, a device for removing the boots has two usable ends, each of which comprises a part or cut having the general shape of a "V", and a lower structure such that it can be tilted in the direction of its length, on each side of an intermediate position, so that one of its two ends can be kept in abutment on the ground by means of a foot, and that its other end is thus directed upwards to engage with a boot-and allow the release of that

last with the other foot.

  The device of the present invention preferably has a generally rectangular shape, except for the terminal cutouts, and

  may have a flat upper surface whose region between the terminal cutouts is ridged or provided with transverse ribs in order to provide a grip for the foot which maintains the ground.

  Although the two end cuts can have different dimensions in order to adapt to heels of different sizes, they are preferably identical so that one or the other can be used interchangeably according to needs. Known devices with only one usable end must most often be turned over to be ready for use, while the device according to the present invention requires little or no manipulation to be placed - 2

  in a suitable orientation for its use.

  The device of the present invention is suitably constituted by a plastic body molded in one piece, having a hollow shape and provided with a side wall or peripheral skirt extending downwards. Not only does this skirt stiffen the upper plate, but it can also have, on the c 8 tees, a height which increases progressively from the ends to the middle part, thus forming a central apex turned downwards, around which the molded body can be tilted in a functional position, one of the two ends being held on the ground Partitions and / or stiffening ribs can be arranged in the interior space

  delimited by the peripheral skirt.

  A preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described in more detail, by way of nonlimiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a perspective top view showing the device of the invention; and

  Figure 2 is a bottom perspective view of the device of the invention.

  The device shown is constituted by a body 1 of plastic material molded in one piece, having a generally rectangular shape except for two identical cutouts 2 in the shape of a "V" located respectively at each end of the molded body The upper surface 3 is flat and while its part located between the two cutouts 25 2 is provided with a series of very close transverse ribs 4 and of rectangular section The molded body 1 has a symmetrical shape and

  the spacing of the ribs 4 is approximately equal to their width.

  The thin upper partition forming the upper surface 3 is reinforced and rigidified by a lateral partition or continuous peripheral skirt 30 extending downwards Along the sides of the molded body 1, this skirt 5 has a height which increases linearly up to a slightly rounded central point or apex 6 This apex forms a lower structure on which the molded body 1 can be tilted, like a rocker, so that one of the two ends of the device 35 can remain in contact with the ground while the other is directed to the

  top The end resting on the ground can be kept lowered by one foot resting on the ribbed part, the ribs 4 providing a good grip on this foot, while the heel of a boot passed over the other foot can be engaged by wedge effect in the cutout 2 located at the other end or raised end This other foot can then be easily removed from the boot held in the cutout 2.

  In the interior space defined by the skirt 5, the molded body 1 is further reinforced and stiffened by a central transverse partition 7 and by ribs 8. This construction results in a resistant and light structure, which is economical in material of molding and can thus be produced by injection molding inexpensively The configuration of the cutout shown in fact forms two branches spaced apart at each end, and gives very good stability at the end which is kept resting on the ground for 1 15 to remove a boot whose heel is retained in the cutout

2 located at the other end.

  The lateral ribs 4 are interrupted in a central rectangular region of the upper surface 3, leaving intact a flat area 9 which can be used to include a trade mark or any other information.

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Claims (10)

  1 device for removing the boots, having a terminal configuration forming a recess in which the heel of a boot can be inserted and maintained by a wedge effect, characterized in that it has two usable ends, each of which comprises a part or cutout (2) having the general shape of a "V", and a lower structure (5, 6) such that it can be tilted in the direction of its length, on each side of an intermediate position, of in such a way that one of its two ends can be kept in abutment on the ground by means of a foot and that its other end is thus directed upwards to   engage with a boot and allow release of the latter with the other foot.   2 Device for removing boots according to claim 1, characterized in that it has, seen in plan, a generally rectangular shape except for terminal cuts (2).   3. Device for removing the boots according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises a flat upper surface (3), the region between the terminal cutouts (2) is ridged or provided with transverse ribs (4) to provide a hold for the 20 foot which provides ground support.   4 Device for removing the boots according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two end cuts (2) have different dimensions, in order to adapt to heels of different sizes.   '5 Device for removing boots according to any one   claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the two end cutouts (2) are identical, so that one or the other can be used as required.   6 Device for removing the boots according to claims 2 and 5, characterized in that each of the two end cuts   (2) extends substantially over the entire width of the device.   7 Device for removing the boots according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it consists of a body (1) of plastic material molded in one piece, having a hollow shape, the lower part of which is hollow, and has a   -5 upper partition (3) and a side partition or peripheral skirt (5) extending downward.   8 Device for removing the boots according to claim 7, characterized in that the lateral partition or peripheral skirt (5) not only stiffens the upper surface (3), but has along the   sides of the molded body (1) increasing in height from the ends of the body (1) to the center of the latter, thus forming a central apex (6) turned downwards around which the molded body (1) can be tilted in active position, while one of its ends is held in abutment on the ground.   9 Device for removing the boots according to claim 8, characterized in that the height of the lateral partition or peripheral skirt (5) increases linearly, on each side of the molded body   (1) from each end to the central apex (6).   10 Device for removing boots according to any one   Claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the interior space defined by the lateral partition or peripheral skirt (5) is provided with partitions   (7) and / or stiffening ribs (8).