Buckle for a sports boot and a sports boot having such buckle
US7603795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/2183
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A buckle for a sports boot, such as an alpine ski boot, as well as a sports boot equipped with such buckle. The buckle is adapted to move two parts of the boot upper relative to each other for tightening the boot on the foot and/or lower leg of the wearer, the buckle including a base fixed on the first of the boot parts, a lever articulated on the base, and a hooking element connected to the lever by means of a rod. The lever contour demarcates a surface, the area of which is greater than 27 cm2 and the width thereof being greater than 53 mm. The buckle also includes a rack fixed to the second of the parts of the boot, the width of which is greater than 25 mm. With a buckle having such dimensions, a ski boot according to the invention can be equipped with only two such buckles, one on the lower base and one on the cuff.
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