Alpine ski boot having a supporting flexion element and internal foot tightening apparatus
US4910890A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B5/0445
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A ski boot including a rigid shell base and a cuff journalled to the shell base. A manipulation lever for adjusting the fit of the boot, the manipulation lever being positioned at an upper zone of the shell base. At least one flexion element having a space for receiving the manipulation lever, the flexion element being associated with an upper surface of the shell base and cooperating with the cuff. The flexion element being mounted transversely to a longitudinal axis of the boot and being adapted to extend over at least a portion of the periphery of the foot of a skier using the boot over a zone extending along the flexion fold of the instep of the skier. The cuff having a lower edge adapted to cooperate with an upper surface of the shell base via at least one flexion element, the flexion element being in continuous supporting contact with the lowered cuff edge at least along the longitudinal axis of the boot. An internal foot tightening apparatus for adjusting the fit of the boot. The flexion element comprising an extension portion positioned at least partially on the zone of the shell base. A flexion element for use with a ski boot having a fit adjustment apparatus, the flexion …
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