DEVICE FOR PUTTING ON AND TAKING OFF THE SHOE PRODUCT, WAYS TO PUT IT ON AND TO TAKE IT OFF

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus and methods for putting on and removing a footwear product. The apparatus for putting on and removing a footwear product includes a sole element, a top element, a pedal element, a fixing element, an elasticity element, an interconnection element. In the design of the footwear product, the sole element is connected with the top element and the pedal element, the top element and the pedal element are connected with the interconnection element, the elasticity element is connected with the top element and/or the pedal element, the fixing element is configured to engage with the matching part and fix the pedal element in the pressed position. If the sole element is curved, it is configured to fix the foot in the footwear product in the “closed” state of the footwear product, the interconnection element is connected with the top element, the pedal element, and the sole element, and the elasticity element is connected with the top element and/or the pedal element and/or the sole element. The sole element serves as a foot support, the top element is configured to cover and fix the foot in the footwear product in the “closed” state of the footwear product, the pedal element is configured to receive energy from the pressure of the foot and bring the footwear product to the “closed” state, the fixing element is configured to fix the footwear product in the “closed” state, the elasticity element exhibiting potential energy is configured to bring the footwear product to the “opened” state, the interconnection element is configured to transfer motion from one element to another. The technical result is a reduction in the time and effort consumed for putting on and removing the footwear product.

Claims

1. A device for putting on and taking off a shoe product, including a sole element, an upper element, a pedal element, a fixing element, an elastic element, an interconnection element, moreover, in the design of the shoe product, the sole element is connected to the upper element and the pedal element, the upper element and the pedal element are connected to the interconnection element, the elastic element is connected to the upper element and/or to the pedal element, the fixing element is made with the possibility to interlocks with the mating part and fastens the pedal element in the pressed position, and if the sole element is arched, then the interconnection element is connected to the upper element, to the pedal element and to the sole element, and the elastic element is connected to the upper element and/or to the pedal element and/or to the sole element, the sole element performs the function of a support for the foot, the upper element is made with the possibility of covering the foot and fixing it in the shoe product in the “closed” state, the pedal element is made with the possibility of receiving energy from the pressure of the foot and bringing the shoe product to the “closed” state, the fixing element is made with the possibility of fixing the shoe product in the “closed” state, the elastic element has potential energy, is made with the possibility of bring the shoe product to the “opened” state, the interconnection element is made with the possibility of transfer movement from one element to another, and if the sole element is arched, then it is made with the possibility of fixing the foot in the shoe product in the “closed” state.

2. A device for putting on and taking off a shoe product according to claim 1 involves the fact that the shoe product additionally includes an adjustment element which allows to change the volume of the shoe product and/or a damping element which allows to maintain the allowable tension of the elements in the shoe product.

3. A device for putting on and taking off a shoe product according to claim 1 involves the fact that the sole element can combine the functions of a fixing element, the upper element can combine the functions of an elastic element and an interconnection element, and the pedal element can combine the functions of a fixing element, an elastic element, an interconnection element, and vice versa.

4. A method of putting on the shoe product, which means that the sole element of the shoe product in the “opened” state is placed on the underlying surface, the foot is lowered into the unpressed upper element and pressed against the sole element, under the weight of the user, the foot presses the sole element to the underlying surface, the sole element transfers energy from the pressure of the foot to the pedal element, the pedal element rests against the underlying surface, changes its position from unpressed to pressed and moves the interconnection element, the interconnection element moved and changes the formed contour or the length of the route in accordance with the change in the position of the elements on which it is fixed or through which it is stretched, and makes the position of the pedal element and the upper element interdependent, the upper element changes its position from unpressed to pressed and fixes the foot in the shoe product, when the pedal element and the upper element reach the pressed position, the fixing element automatically interlocks with the mating part and fastens the pedal element, and the elastic element is pressed by the pedal element and/or the upper element and accumulates potential energy, the shoe product changes its state from “opened” to “closed” and is ready for use, and if the sole element is arched, then the interconnection element makes the position of the pedal element, the upper element and the sole element interdependent, the sole element changes its position from unpressed to pressed and fixes the foot in the shoe product, and the elastic element is pressed by the pedal element and/or the upper element and/or the sole element.

5. A method of taking off the shoe product, which means that the sole element of the shoe product in the “closed” state is placed or noton the on the underlying prepared surface or unprepared surface, the fixing element is affected, the fixing element unlocks from the mating part and unfastens the pedal element, the user removes the foot pressure from the sole element, the sole element removes energy from the pressure of the foot on the pedal element, the elastic element releases potential energy, unpressed and unpress the upper element and/or the pedal element, the interconnection element moved and changes the formed contour or the length of the route in accordance with the change in the position of the elements on which it is fixed or through which it is stretched, and makes the position of the upper element and the pedal element interdependent, the upper element and the pedal element change their position from pressed to unpressed, the upper element unfix the foot in the shoe product, the shoe product changes its state from “closed” to “opened”, which makes it possible to freely release the foot from the shoe product, and if the sole element is arched, then the elastic element unpress the upper element and/or the pedal element and/or the sole element, the interconnection element makes the position of the upper element, the pedal element and the sole element interdependent, the sole element changes its position from pressed to unpressed freely releases the foot from the shoe product.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] The features and advantages of the invention will be more apparent from the following description with references to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0022] FIG. 1—Shoe product with a non-arched sole element; with an inactive, folding upper element and partially with an elastic element, which performs the function of an upper element; with a internal, solid, bending pedal element, pulled in the process of changing the state of the shoe product from “opened” to “closed”; with a pedal element, which performs the function of a fixing element; with an elastic plate, which performs the function of an elastic element; with a clos interconnection element; with an elastic element, which performs the function of an adjustment element; without a damping element.

[0023] FIG. 2—Shoe product with a non-arched sole element; with an active self-pressed, folding upper element; with an internal, local, bending pedal element, released in the process of changing the state of the shoe product from “opened” to “closed”; with a sole element, which performs the function of a fixing element; with a pedal element, which performs the function of an elastic element; with an open interconnection element; with an adjustment element; with a damping element.

[0024] FIG. 3—Shoe product with an arched sole element; with an active self-unpressed, folding upper element; with an internal, local, swinging pedal element, pulled and pushed simultaneously in the process of changing the state of the shoe product from “opened” to “closed”; with a magnetic fixing element; with an upper element, which performs the function of an elastic element; with a clos interconnection element and with a pedal element, which partially performs the function of an interconnection element; with an adjustment element; with a damping element.

[0025] FIG. 4—Shoe product with a non-arched sole element; with an inactive, extendable upper element; with an internal, local, swinging pedal element, pulled in the process of changing the state of the shoe product from “opened” to “closed”; with a mechanic fixing element; with a spring, which performs the function of an elastic element; with an open interconnection element; with an adjustment element; with a damping element.

[0026] FIG. 5—Shoe product with a non-arched sole element; with an inactive, folding and extendable upper element; with an external, local, swinging pedal element, pulled and pushed simultaneously in the process of changing the state of the shoe product from “opened” to “closed”; with a mechanic fixing element; with a cord, which performs the function of an elastic element; with the pedal element, which performs the function of an interconnection element; without an adjustment element; without a damping element.

[0027] FIG. 6—Shoe product with a non-arched sole element; with an inactive, folding upper element; with an internal, solid, swinging pedal element, pulled in the process of changing the state of the shoe product from “opened” to “closed”; with a mechanic fixing element; with a spring, which performs the function of an elastic element; with an open interconnection element; without an adjustment element; without a damping element.

[0028] FIG. 7—Shoe product with a non-arched sole element; with an active self-pressed, extendable upper element; with an internal, solid, bending pedal element, pulled in the process of changing the state of the shoe product from “opened” to “closed”; with an electric wireless fixing element; with a spring, which performs the function of an elastic element; with a clos interconnection element; without an adjustment element; without a damping element.

[0029] FIG. 8—Shoe product with a non-arched sole element; with an inactive, folding upper element; with an internal, local pedal element moved along the guides, pulled in the process of changing the state of the shoe product from “opened” to “closed”; with an electric wire fixing element; with a rod and a spring, which simultaneously performs the function of an elastic element; with an open interconnection element; with an interconnection element, which performs the function of an adjustment element; without a damping element.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Invention Design

[0030] The design of the claimed invention (device) consists of functional elements: sole element 1, upper element 2, pedal element 3, fixing element 4, elastic element 5, interconnection element 6.

Interconnection of the Elements of the Invention

[0031] In the design of the shoe product the sole element 1 is connected to the upper element 2 and the pedal element 3, the upper element 2 and the pedal element 3 are connected to the interconnection element 6, the elastic element 5 is connected to the upper element 2 and/or to the pedal element 3, the fixing element 4 is made with the possibility to interlocks with with the mating part and fastens the pedal element 3 in the pressed position, and if the sole element 1 is arched, then the interconnection element 6 is connected to the upper element 2, to the pedal element 3 and to the sole element 1, and the elastic element 5 is connected to the upper element 2 and/or to the pedal element 3 and/or to the sole element 1.

Position of the Elements of the Invention

[0032] In the “opened” state of the shoe product, the fixing element 4 is unlocks with with the mating part, the pedal element 3 is unfastened by the fixing element 4 and unpressed, the interconnection element 6 forms a contour or the length of the route in accordance with the position of the elements on which it is fixed or through which it is stretched, the elastic element 5 and the upper element 2 are unpressed, and if the sole element 1 is arched, then it is unpressed.

[0033] In the “closed” state of the shoe product, the fixing element 4 is interlocks with the mating part, the pedal element 3 is fastened by the fixing element 4 and pressed, the interconnection element 6 forms a contour or the length of the route in accordance with the position of the elements on which it is fixed or through which it is stretched, the elastic element 5 and the upper element 2 are pressed, and if the sole element 1 is arched, then it is pressed.

[0034] The position of the elements changes during putting on or taking off the shoe product, and in their final position (after completion of the position changing process) the shoe product is in the “closed” or “opened” state.

Embodiment of the Invention

Sole Element 1

[0035] In the claimed invention, the sole element 1 (base) performs the function of a support for the foot, and if the sole element 1 is arched, then it is made with the possibility of fixing the foot in the shoe product in the “closed” state.

[0036] The sole element 1 can be non-arched (FIG. 1, 2, 4-8), arched (FIG. 3).

Upper Element 2

[0037] In the claimed invention, the upper element 2 (side surface, quarter, counter, vamp, tongue) is made with the possibility of covering the foot and fixing it in the shoe product in the “closed” state.

[0038] The upper element 2 can be inactive (passive) (FIG. 1, 4-6, 8), active self-pressed (self-closing) (FIG. 2, 7), active self-unpressed (self-opening) (FIG. 3). The upper element 2 can be folding (FIG. 1-3, 5, 6, 8), extendable (expandable) (FIG. 4, 5, 7).

Pedal Element 3

[0039] In the claimed invention, the pedal element 3 (lever, push mechanism, cocking trigger) is made with the possibility of receiving energy from the pressure of the foot and bring the shoe product to the “closed” state.

[0040] The pedal element 3 can be internal (FIG. 1-4, 6-8), external (FIG. 5). The pedal element 3 can be solid (FIG. 1, 6, 7), local (FIG. 2-5, 8). The pedal element 3 can be bending (folding) (FIG. 1, 2, 7), swinging (FIG. 3-6), moving along the guides (FIG. 8). The pedal element 3 can be pulled (FIG. 1, 3-8), released or pushed (FIG. 2, 3, 5) in the process of changing the state of the shoe product from “opened” to “closed”.

Fixing Element 4

[0041] In the claimed invention, the fixing element 4 (lock, trigger) is made with the possibility of fixing the shoe product in the “closed” state.

[0042] The fixing element 4 can be mechanic (FIG. 4-6), magnetic (FIG. 3), electric wired (FIG. 8), electric wireless (FIG. 7).

Elastic Element 5

[0043] In the claimed invention, the elastic element 5, which has potential energy, is made with the possibility of bringing the shoe product to the “opened” state.

[0044] The elastic element 5 can be performed by an elastic plate, rod or string (FIG. 1, 8), spring (FIG. 4, 6-8), cord (rubber band) (FIG. 5).

Interconnection Element 6

[0045] In the claimed invention, the interconnection element 6 is made with the possibility of transfer movement (makes the position interdependent) from one element (leading, initiating) to another (slave, dependent). At that the contour (configuration) of the route, along which the interconnection element 6 is stretched, can be fixed on any elements of the shoe product by any known method with loops, through rings, roll, rollers, channels from a chain, beads or springs, etc.); moreover, the contour (configuration) of the route, along which the interconnection element 6 is stretched, can intentionally bring to an increase in the affection of the amplitude of movement (change of position) of one element on the amplitude of movement (change of position) of another element, when the state of the shoe product changes from “opened” to “closed” and vice versa, by any known design solutions (chain hoist, lever, duplication, etc.).

[0046] The interconnection element 6 can be close (closing) (FIG. 1, 3, 7), open (opening) (FIG. 2, 4, 6, 8).

[0047] Moreover, the sole element 1 can combine the functions of a fixing element 4, the upper element 2 can combine the functions of an elastic element 5, an interconnection element 6, and the pedal element 3 can combine the functions of a fixing element 4, an elastic element 5, an interconnection element 6, and vice versa.

Additional Elements of the Invention

[0048] The shoe product can also additionally include an adjustment element (FIG. 2-4), which allows to change (adjust) the volume of the shoe product required (needed) for the foot, and the position of the adjustment element does not depend on the state of the shoe product, but depends on intentional manipulation with it at a convenient time, if there is a need, a damping element (FIG. 2-4), which allows to maintain (control) the allowable (permissible, safe) tension (stress) of the elements in the shoe product, and the position of the damping element does not depend on the state of the shoe product, but depends on the effect of the tension force of the elements of the shoe product at any time, and automatically changes under specific conditions, and also other additional elements that do not affect the achievement of the technical result, but increase the comfort of the process of putting on, using (wearing, operating) and taking off and raise its reliability. The elements can be implemented (realised) by any known method (lining, rotating drum, arc, spring, cord, etc.), and the function of these elements can be performed (carried out) by any other elements of the shoe product.

Features of the Elements of the Invention

[0049] Any elements can fully or partially combine the functions of other elements or not; [0050] Any elements can be used as an intermediate link for transferring the impact from one element to another, that is, the functional effect of one element on another can be carried out directly or through other elements or not; [0051] Any elements can perform the function of support and fastening for other elements or not; [0052] Any elements can be integrated into other elements (be inseparable from other elements) and not to have a clear (pronounced) visual border with other elements or be separated; [0053] Any elements can be used in an amount of more than one, in a single copy or not used at all; [0054] Any elements can be of various shapes, configurations and located on any elements; [0055] Any elements can be solid (monolithic) or non-solid (non-monolithic), that is, they can consist of separate parts (details, assemblies, mechanisms); [0056] Any elements and individual parts (parts, assemblies, mechanisms) of elements can be interconnected by any known method (adhesive seam, textile seam, rivet connection, threaded connection, axial connection, guides, etc.); [0057] Any elements can be limited (fixed) in the formed (generated, created) contour (configuration) or the length of the route of movement (pulling, pushing, releasing) by any known method; [0058] Any elements can contain design solutions not adopted for these elements (contain technological holes, fittings, partitions, inflection axes, etc.); [0059] Any elements can be made from any known suitable material; [0060] Any elements can be produced by any known method; [0061] Any elements can simultaneously fit several one-class (peer-to-peer) definitions arising from the above characteristics (descriptions); [0062] elements used in the description of the invention and their individual parts (details, assemblies, mechanisms) can be fully or partially implemented (performed) by any known method; [0063] The elements not used in the description of the invention and their individual parts (parts, assemblies, mechanisms) can be fully or partially implemented (performed) by any known method.

[0064] The invention is used in the following way.

[0065] The method of putting on the shoe product, which means that the sole element 1 of the shoe product in the “opened” state is placed on the underlying surface, the foot is lowered (immersed, installed) into the unpressed (stretched, opened) upper element 2 and pressed against the sole element 1, under the weight of the user, the foot presses the sole element 1 to the underlying surface, the sole element 1 transfers energy from the pressure of the foot to the pedal element 3, the pedal element 3 rests against the underlying surface, changes its position from unpressed (stretched, opened) to pressed (tightened, closed) and moves (pulls, pushes, releases) the interconnection element 6, the interconnection element 6 moved (pulled, pushed, released) and changes the formed (generated, created) contour (configuration) or the length of the route in accordance with the change in the position of the elements on which it is fixed or through which it is stretched, and makes the position of the pedal element 3 and the upper element 2 interdependent, the upper element 2 changes its position from unpressed (stretched, open) to pressed (tightened, closed) and fixes (secures) the foot in the shoe product, when the pedal element 3 and the upper element 2 reach the pressed (tightened, closed) position, the fixing element 4 automatically interlocks with the mating (hooked) part and fastens (blocks) the pedal element 3, and the elastic element 5 is pressed by the pedal element 3 and/or the upper element 2 and accumulates (saves) a potential energy, the shoe product changes its state from “opened” to “closed” and is ready for use, and if the sole element 1 is arched, then the interconnection element 6 makes the position of the pedal element 3, the upper element 2 and the sole element 1 interdependent, the sole element 1 changes its position from unpressed (stretched, opened) to pressed (tightened, closed) and fixes (secures) the foot in the shoe product, and the elastic element 5 is pressed by the pedal element 3 and/or the upper element 2 and/or the sole element 1.

[0066] The method of taking off the shoe product, which means that the sole element 1 of the shoe product in the “closed” state is placed or not (suspended) on the underlying prepared surface (surface with a sensor, emitter, magnet, key, protruding three-dimensional figure, etc.) or unprepared surface (floor, ceiling, porch, step, sidewalk, etc.), the fixing element 4 is affected (impacted, touched), the fixing element 4 unlocks from the mating (hooked) part and unfastens (unblocks) the pedal element 3, the user removes (reduces) the foot pressure from the sole element 1, the sole element 1 removes (reduces) energy from the pressure of the foot on the pedal element 3, the elastic element 5 releases (gives off) potential energy, unpressed and unpress (stretches, opens) the upper element 2 and/or the pedal element 3, the interconnection element 6 moved (pulled, pushed, released) and changes the formed (generated, created) contour (configuration) or the length of the route in accordance with the change in the position of the elements on which it is fixed or through which it is stretched, and makes the position of the upper element 2 and the pedal element 3 interdependent, the upper element 2 and the pedal element 3 change their position from pressed (tightened, closed) to unpressed (stretched, opened), the upper element 2 unfix (unsecures) the foot in the shoe product, the shoe product changes its state from “closed” to “opened”, which makes it possible to freely release the foot from the shoe product, and if the sole element 1 is arched, then the elastic element 5 unpress (stretches, opens) the upper element 2 and/or the pedal element 3 and/or the sole element 1, the interconnection element 6 makes the position of the upper element 2, the pedal element 3 and the sole element 1 interdependent, the sole element 1 changes its position from pressed (tightened, closed) to unpressed (stretched, opened) and freely releases the foot from the shoe product.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

[0067] The claimed invention can be performed (implemented) with the achievement of a technical result, which is confirmed by the examples above.

[0068] Compared with the known solution, the claimed shoe product (invention) makes it possible to reduce the time and effort spent (increase convenience) on putting on and taking off due to the design, which makes it possible to exclude manual manipulations and the use of additional items or support.

[0069] The claimed invention can be applied to the shoe product, which can be used in areas such as walking, running on flat or rough terrain, skateboarding, ball sports, ski racing, snow surfing, snowboarding, enterprise work, etc. The claimed invention can be used in the shoe product for both adults and children. The claimed invention can be used in the shoe product, which is fixed on the leg only at the level of the foot, only at the level of the ankle, only at the level of the lower leg, or at several levels at once.

[0070] Specific examples of performance (implementation) given in the present description in no way limit the scope of protection according to the claim of the claimed invention.