Ski boot with insert piece
US4958448A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B5/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The ski boot comprises a lower shell (1) with which a rear portion (2) of the shaft and a front portion (3) of the shaft are connected so as to be articulated. The lower shell (1) comprises a cut out portion (7) in the rear in the area which is provided for enclosing the lower leg, an insert piece (8) which is arranged at the rear portion (2) of the shaft being insertable in the cut out portion (7). The inclination position of the rear portion (2) of the shaft, and accordingly the inclination position of the entire shaft, can be determined by means of the cooperation of the flanks (7a, 8a) of the cut out portion (7) and the insert piece (8) which extend in the longitudinal direction of the shaft, which inclination position can be varied by means of insert pieces (8) having different radian measures. A clamping device (10, 11) which, in addition to a heel pull (17, 18), is supported at the lower shell (1) serves to fix this inclination position. The ski boot has a great degree of comfort due to the shaft portion (2), which can be swiveled back, and has athletic characteristics due to the shaft which is adjustable with respect to the inclination position and encloses the lower leg of…
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