TRANSVERSE STUDS APPLIED TO FOOTWEAR

Abstract

The invention is transverse studs applied to footwear, for example, soccer boots. The invention aims to maintain the athlete's push off ability in the frontal plane, the main direction to be taken by the soccer player and provides this frontal displacement without significantly compromising the rotation of the foot in the cross plane, as it is necessary in the event of a rotational maneuver. The studs resemble the biconvex lens section cut in relation to its “X” axis, or studs in the shape of a keel with a straight lateral surface in a triangular shaping, also cut in relation to its “X” axis.

Claims

1- Transverse studs applied to footwear, characterized by studs (1) that resemble the biconvex lens section (2) cut in relation to its “X” axis (3), or studs (4) in the shape of a keel with a straight lateral surface in a triangular shaping (5), also cut in relation to its “X” axis (6);

2- Transverse studs, according to claim 1 and characterized by that said studs (1 and 4) being fixed on the bottom sole (7) of sports shoes, (8), positioned transversely (10, 11 and 12) distributed in the forefoot (13) and transverse studs (14 and 15) distributed in the hindfoot (16), so as to be positioned in accordance with the angle of the shoe tip (17) and the angle of the back of the shoe (18).

3- Transverse studs, according to claim 1 characterized by the distribution of the studs on the forefoot (13) being in accordance with the angle of the shoe's toe (17), in order to ensure the maintenance of the front push off (19) in relation to the ground.

4- Transverse studs, according to claim 1 characterized by allowing the rotation of the foot in the transverse plane, lateral displacement (21).

5- Transverse studs, according to claim 1 characterized by distributing the studs (14 and 15) on the hindfoot (16) in accordance with the rear angle of the shoe (18), in order to ensure the rotation of the foot in the transverse plane, lateral displacement (22), in a rotational maneuver.

6- Transverse studs, according to claim 1 characterized by the studs (1 and 4) having heights (H and H′) defined in accordance with the type of sport and type of soil, attachable to the bottom sole (7) of a sports shoe (8) by means of a threaded element (23 or 24), in order to allow for its replacement.

7- Transverse studs, according to claim 1 with a number of studs (1 or 4) that can be distributed on the forefoot (13) and the number of studs (14 and 15) that can be distributed on the rear foot (14) be able to vary.

8- Transverse studs, according to claim 1 characterized by the studs (10, 11, 12, 14 and 15) being fixed directly on the sole without being threaded.

9- Transverse studs, characterized by being in the form of curved strips (25), distributed in the forefoot (26) and curved strips (27) also distributed in the hindfoot (28) that allow the rotation of the forefoot (26) and the hindfoot (28).

10- Transverse studs, according to claim 1, characterized by the strips containing the same basic shape as the previously shown studs, and allowing lateral displacement (29 and 30).

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The characterization of the present invention is made by means of representative drawings of the transverse studs applied to footwear, in such a way that the product can be fully reproduced by an appropriate technique, allowing full characterization of the functionality of the object claimed.

[0018] From the elaborated figures that express the best or preferential way of making the product designed, the descriptive part of the report is based, through a detailed and consecutive numbering, which clarifies aspects that may be implied by the adopted representation, in order to clearly determine the protection now sought.

[0019] These figures are merely illustrative and may present variations, as long as they do not move far off from what was initially claimed.

[0020] In this case, the following are considered:

[0021] FIG. 1 shows the prior art closer to the proposal claimed in this report, citing patent document U.S. Pat. No. 6,101,746 as belonging to the prior art;

[0022] FIG. 2 shows the prior art closer to the proposal claimed in this report, citing patent document US 20110252664 as belonging to the prior art;

[0023] FIG. 3 shows the prior art closer to the proposal claimed in this report, citing patent document US 20090077833 as belonging to the prior art;

[0024] FIG. 4 shows the prior art closer to the proposal claimed in this report, citing patent document US 20160058107, as belonging to the prior art;

[0025] FIG. 5 shows a possible shape for the studs, similar in shape to the biconvex lens section cut in relation to its “X” axis;

[0026] FIG. 6 shows another possible shape for the studs, in the shape of a keel with a straight lateral surface in a triangular shaping, also cut in relation to its “X” axis

[0027] FIG. 7 shows a possible distribution of the studs on the sole of a sports shoe

[0028] FIG. 8 shows, schematically, that the studs allow to reduce slips and facilitate propulsion in the frontal plane;

[0029] FIG. 9 shows that the studs allow the lateral rotation of the front of the foot and the back of the foot;

[0030] FIG. 10 shows a possibility of studs in the form of bands and;

[0031] FIG. 11 shows a sports shoe with the studs applied.

[0032] A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises the use of studs (1) that resemble the biconvex lens section (2) cut in relation to its “X” axis (3), or studs (4) in the shape of a keel with a straight lateral surface in triangular shaping (5), also cut in relation to its “X” axis (6).

[0033] Said studs (1 and 4) are attached to the bottom sole (7) of a sports shoe, for example, a sneaker (8), positioned transversely (10, 11 and 12) distributed in the forefoot (13) and transversal (14 and 15) distributed in the hindfoot (16), in order to position themselves according to the angle of the shoe's toe (17) and the angle of the back of the shoe (18).

[0034] The distribution of the studs on the forefoot (13) in accordance with the angle of the shoe's toe (17) ensures the maintenance of the front push off (19) in relation to the ground and allows the rotation of the foot in the transversal plane, lateral displacement (21), because it is necessary in the event of a rotational maneuver, while the distribution of the studs (14 and 15) in the hindfoot (16) in accordance with the rear angle of the shoe (18) ensure the rotation of the foot in the transverse plane, displacement lateral (22), in a rotational maneuver.

[0035] Studs (1 and 4) have different heights (H and H′) defined in accordance with the type of soil in which the sport will be practiced, and may be attached to the bottom sole (7) of a sports shoe (8) by means of a threaded element (23 or 24), in order to allow its replacement according to the sport conditions.

[0036] The number of studs (1 or 4) that can be distributed on the forefoot (13), as well as the studs (14 and 15) that can be distributed on the forefoot (16) are not limited to the adopted representations. The number of studs will depend on the type of sport to be practiced, the type and the soil, the conditions of the ground etc., as well as the position of these studs on the forefoot (13) and hindfoot (16), but close to the ends of the shoe or further away, without compromising their functionality.

[0037] Another construction possibility is the studs fixed directly to the sole without being threaded. This way, the user chooses the shoe when entering the field, depending on the conditions of the lawn, terrain, if its gravel, track etc. Thus, the user can have one or more shoes with transverse studs, choosing the shoe according to the conditions of the sport.

[0038] Another possibility of construction of the transverse studs is in the form of strips (25), distributed in the forefoot (26) and strips (27) also distributed in the hindfoot (28), with curves that allow the rotation of the forefoot (26) and the hindfoot (28), and these strips have the same basic shape as the studs previously shown, and allow lateral displacement (29 and 30) to avoid injuries.

[0039] The size of the locks will depend on the type of field and the conditions of the climate, temperature etc.