Abstract
A work shoe, in particular for use in leveling work and/or filling work and/or for aerating a lawn, is designed such that a wearer's foot can be introduced into the shoe via an opening and the work shoe is provided with downwardly projecting spacer elements.
Claims
1. A work shoe for use in leveling work and/or filling work and/or for aerating a lawn, wherein the work shoe includes an opening for a wearer's foot to be introduced into the work shoe via the opening, and wherein the work shoe is provided with downwardly projecting spacer elements.
2. The work shoe according to claim 1, wherein the work shoe comprises a lower section and an upper section, wherein the lower section and the upper section are firmly and/or rigidly connected to one another.
3. The work shoe according to claim 1, wherein the upper section is made at least partially from a flexible elastomer.
4. The work shoe according to claim 2, wherein the lower section is made at least partially from a hard plastic and/or aluminum.
5. The work shoe according to claim 2, wherein the lower section and/or the upper section is constructed in multiple layers.
6. The work shoe according to claim 2, wherein the lower section comprises a rigid base plate.
7. The work shoe according to claim 6, wherein the spacer elements are fixed in the lower section and/or in the base plate.
8. The work shoe according to claim 6, wherein the spacer elements are replaceably fixed in the lower section and/or in the base plate by means of a click, latch, plug, clamping and/or screw mechanism.
9. The work shoe according to claim 1, wherein the spacer elements have a visible length in the range of between 20 mm and 80 mm.
10. The work shoe according to claim 1, wherein the spacer elements are, at least partially, cylindrical and/or conical.
11. The work shoe according to claim 1, wherein the spacer elements comprise galvanized steel pins.
12. The work shoe according to claim 1, wherein the spacer elements are designed to taper to a point at least in an end region.
13. The work shoe according to claim 1, wherein the spacer elements each have the same visible length, so that an underside of the spacer elements serving to rest on the floor defines a flat contact surface.
14. The work shoe according to claim 2, wherein a safety element in a form of a steel, plastic, and/or aluminum cap is or may be arranged in an upper and/or front region of the upper section.
15. The work shoe according to claim 2, wherein the upper section is designed to be open in a rear region or in a heel region.
16. The work shoe according to claim 1, further comprising a heel strap, wherein the heel strap is adjustable by means of a push button such that a snug fit of the work shoe on the wearer's foot is achieved.
17. The work shoe according to claim 2, further comprising ventilation openings in the upper section.
18. Use of a work shoe according to claim 1 for leveling a floor.
19. Use of a work shoe according to claim 1 for aerating a lawn.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0038] The drawings show the following:
[0039] FIG. 1 shows a schematic side view of an exemplary embodiment of a work shoe according to the disclosure,
[0040] FIG. 2a shows a schematic top view of the work shoe from FIG. 1,
[0041] FIG. 2b shows a schematic bottom view of the work shoe from FIG. 1 and from FIG. 2a,
[0042] FIG. 3a shows a schematic rear view of the work shoe from FIG. 1 and from FIG. 2,
[0043] FIG. 3b shows a schematic rear view of a further exemplary embodiment of a work shoe according to the disclosure,
[0044] FIG. 4 shows a schematic perspective view of a work shoe according to the exemplary embodiment from FIG. 3b,
[0045] FIG. 5 shows a schematic perspective view of a further exemplary embodiment of a work shoe according to the disclosure with a safety element,
[0046] FIG. 6a shows a schematic side view of a spacer element for a work shoe according to an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, and
[0047] FIG. 6b shows a schematic side view of a spacer element for a work shoe according to a further exemplary embodiment of the disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0048] FIG. 1 shows a schematic side view of an exemplary embodiment of a work shoe according to the disclosure. The work shoe 1 comprises a lower section 2 and an upper section 3. The lower section 2 is designed in the form of a base plate made from hard plastic. Spacer elements 4 are attached or mounted on the underside of the lower section 2 or on/in the base plate. The elongated spacer elements 4 are cylindrical in shape. The spacer elements are oriented substantially perpendicularly to the underside of the work shoe or the base plate so that a good footing can be achieved with the work shoe on the floor to be walked on.
[0049] The upper section 3 of the work shoe 1 shown in FIG. 1 is formed as a one-piece or integral base body. The base body or the upper section 3 serves to receive the foot of the wearer wearing the work shoe 1. The upper section 3 of the work shoe 1 comprises a shaft region 5 and a base region 6. The shaft region 5 and the base region 6 of the upper section 3 together form the base body or the upper section 3 and thus a receiving region for the wearer's unshod foot. The upper section 3 is firmly connected to the lower section 2. The firm connection of the lower section 2 to the upper section 3 is achieved via adhesive bonding.
[0050] A wearer's foot can be introduced into the work shoe 1 via an opening 8 of the upper section 3. In this case, the opening 8 of the upper section 3 is designed such that the upper section 3 is designed to be open in the rear region or in the heel region. A heel strap 9 is provided in the rear region of the upper section 3. The heel strap 9 may be fixed to the upper section 3 by means of a push button 10 and corresponding fastening holes 11 and may be adjusted in such a way that a snug fit of the work shoe 1 on the foot of the wearer can be set.
[0051] Ventilation openings 12 are provided on the upper side of the upper section 3, in the front region of the work shoe 1. Air circulation into the interior of the upper section 3 or into the interior of the work shoe 1 can thus take place via the ventilation openings 12.
[0052] FIG. 2a shows a schematic top view of the work shoe 1 from FIG. 1. The upper section 3 of the work shoe 1 comprises slot-shaped ventilation openings 12. A wearer's foot can be introduced into the upper section 3 via the opening 8 of the upper section 3. The upper section 3 thus surrounds the unshod foot of the wearer in such a way that the inside of the shaft region 5 and the base inner side 7 of the base region 6 of the upper section 3 sits on and engages directly with the introduced foot of the wearer.
[0053] FIG. 2b shows a schematic bottom view of the work shoe 1 from FIG. 1 and from FIG. 2a. Elongated, cylindrical spacer elements 4 are attached along the edge of the base plate on the underside of the lower section 2 designed as a base plate. The spacer elements 4 are aligned substantially perpendicularly to the underside of the lower section 2 of the work shoe 1 or perpendicularly to the base plate so that a good footing on an underlying surface to be walked on is possible with the work shoe 1.
[0054] FIG. 3a shows a schematic rear view of the work shoe 1 from FIG. 1. The work shoe 1 comprises a lower section 2 and an upper section 3. The lower section 2 is designed in the form of a base plate made from hard plastic. Elongated spacer elements 4 are attached or mounted on the underside of the lower section 2 or on/in the base plate. The elongated spacer elements 4 are cylindrical in shape.
[0055] The upper section 3, which serves to receive an unshod foot, of the work shoe 1 shown in FIG. 3a is constructed in one piece. The upper section 3 of the work shoe 1 comprises a shaft region 5 and a base region 6. The shaft region 5 and the base region 6 of the upper section 3 together form the receiving region for the wearer's foot. Below the base region 6, the upper section 3 comprises an adhesive layer (not shown in FIG. 3a). The upper section 3 and the lower section 2 are firmly bonded to each other via the adhesive layer.
[0056] FIG. 3b shows a schematic rear view of a further exemplary embodiment of a work shoe 1′ according to the disclosure, wherein the work shoe 1′ shown in FIG. 3b, in contrast to the work shoe 1 from FIG. 3a, is designed with a base region 6′ that runs slightly higher.
[0057] FIG. 4 shows a schematic perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a work shoe according to the disclosure. The work shoe 1′ shown in FIG. 4 corresponds to the work shoe 1′ from FIG. 3b. The work shoe 1′ according to FIG. 4 is formed without ventilation openings. The work shoe 1′ comprises a lower section 2′ and an upper section 3′. The lower section 2′ is designed in the form of a base plate made from hard plastic. Spacer elements 4′ are fixed on the underside of the lower section 2′ or on/in the base plate. The spacer elements 4′ are cylindrical in shape.
[0058] The upper section 3′ of the work shoe 1′ shown in FIG. 4, which serves to receive an unshod foot, is constructed in one piece. The upper section 3′ comprises a shaft region 5′ and a base region 6′. The shaft region 5′ and the base region 6′ of the upper section 3′ together form a receiving region for the wearer's foot. The upper section 3′ is firmly bonded to the lower section 2′. The adhesive bonding or the firm connection takes place via the underside of the base region 6′ and the upper side of the lower section 2′ of the work shoe 1′. Thus, the upper section 3′ and the lower section 2′ are firmly connected to one another.
[0059] A wearer's foot can be introduced into the work shoe 1′ via an opening 8′ of the upper section 3′. In this case, the opening 8′ of the upper section 3′ is designed such that the upper section 3′ is designed to be open in the rear region or in the heel region. A heel strap 9′ is provided in the rear region of the upper section 3′. The heel strap 9′ may be adjusted by means of a push button 10′ and corresponding fastening holes 11′ in such a way that a snug fit of the work shoe 1′ on the wearer's foot can be set. The foot introduced into the work shoe 1′ rests on the base inner side 7′ of the base region 6′ and is surrounded by the shaft region 5′.
[0060] FIG. 5 shows a schematic perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a work shoe 1″ according to the disclosure. The work shoe 1″ shown in FIG. 5 corresponds to the work shoe 1′ from FIG. 4, wherein slot-shaped ventilation openings 12″ are additionally provided in the front region of the work shoe 1″. Furthermore, a safety element 13 is provided in the upper, front region of the upper section 3″. The safety element 13 may be arranged there, for example, as a steel, plastic, and/or aluminum cap, i.e., in the upper front region of the upper section 3″. The safety element may be inserted into the upper section 3″ via the opening 8″ and, if necessary, also removed again.
[0061] FIG. 6a shows a schematic side view of a spacer element for a work shoe according to an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. The spacer element 14 is cylindrical, in the form of a metal pin, and comprises at its upper end a threaded rod 15 for fastening in the lower section or in a base plate of the work shoe. Fastening in this case takes place via a screw mechanism. Specifically, the spacer element 14 may be used for a work shoe which serves to level a floor, in particular a screed floor. A work shoe with such spacer elements enables a secure and stable footing during work use.
[0062] FIG. 6b shows a schematic side view of a spacer element for a work shoe according to a further exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. The spacer element 16 is substantially cylindrical and is designed to taper to a point in the end region. Furthermore, a threaded rod 17 for fastening in the lower section or in a base plate of the work shoe is provided in the upper region of the spacer element 16. Fastening in this case takes place via a screw mechanism.
[0063] With regard to other advantageous embodiments of the work shoe according to the disclosure, in order to avoid repetition, reference is made to the general part of the description and also to the accompanying claims.
[0064] Finally, it is expressly pointed out that the exemplary embodiments described above of the work shoe according to the disclosure serve only to explain the claimed teaching but do not limit it to the exemplary embodiments.
LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS
[0065] 1, 1′, 1″ Work shoe [0066] 2, 2′, 2″ Lower section [0067] 3, 3′, 3″ Upper section [0068] 4, 4′, 4″ Spacer element [0069] 5, 5′ Shaft region [0070] 6, 6′ Base region [0071] 7, 7′ Base inner side [0072] 8, 8′, 8″ Opening [0073] 9, 9′ Heel strap [0074] 10, 10′ Push button [0075] 11, 11′ Fastening hole [0076] 12, 12″ Ventilation openings [0077] 13 Safety element [0078] 14 Spacer element [0079] 15 Threaded rod [0080] 16 Spacer element [0081] 17 Threaded rod
[0082] The various embodiments described above can be combined to provide further embodiments. These and other changes can be made to the embodiments in light of the above-detailed description. In general, in the following claims, the terms used should not be construed to limit the claims to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and the claims, but should be construed to include all possible embodiments along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.
