EP0113908A1 - Pivoting and adjustable ski boot cuff - Google Patents

Abstract

In the case of a ski boot with a forefoot heel cup (10) and an ankle cuff (14) consisting of a cuff front part (16) and a cuff rear part (18), it is proposed that the forefoot heel cup (10) in the instep saddle area (12) be deformed in the sense of changing the clear instep saddle width is that the front part of the cuff (16) is adjustable in the lateral articulation points on the side parts of the forefoot heel cup perpendicular to a transverse axis in the sense of unchangeable action of the front part of the cuff along the instep line (12a) on the deformation-soft instep area (12) of the forefoot heel cup (10), and that engage the traction means (38a; 38b) serving the cuff front part (16) for adjusting the cuff front part in the articulation points.

Description

The invention relates to a ski boot according to the preamble of claim 1.

Such a ski boot is known from prior public use in the home of a ski boot from the Nordica company, type Trident. In this known embodiment, the means for adjusting the clear instep saddle width of the forefoot heel cup are formed by an air cushion of variable air pressure within the forefoot heel cup.

In another embodiment of Nordica, type Posidon, which is also known from prior public use, the instep saddle width can be adapted to different foot shapes by attaching a saddle-shaped support plate in the area of the instep saddle surface on the inside of the forefoot heel cup, which is adjusted by screwing means from outside the forefoot heel cup can.

Finally, in a known embodiment of the Salomon company (SX 90), in which the front part of the ankle cuff is rigidly riveted to the forefoot heel cup, it is known to adjust a saddle plate attached in the area of the instep saddle surface within the forefoot heel cup by means of a cable pulling the Back of the cuff rear part can be tensioned by a tension lever.

. The known embodiments are more voluminous due to the installation of air cushions or mechanically adjustable saddle plates than is necessary with regard to the shape of the foot itself. This also makes them heavier and requires an increased use of materials. In addition, the air cushions in the instep area and the pumps used to adjust their pressure are prone to malfunction and also take up a lot of space.

The mechanically adjustable instep saddle plates also suffer from the susceptibility of the means used to adjust them.

The invention has for its object to allow a simplified adjustment of the instep saddle width in a ski shoe of the type defined in the preamble of claim 1 and to reduce the external volume of the ski shoe.

To solve this problem, the measures are proposed according to the characterizing part of claim 1.

It is not possible in all cases to arrange the traction means so that they are in alignment with the instep line, so that the necessary traction force of the instep line of the front part of the cuff can be generated which is necessary to constrict the deformation-soft instep arch of the forefoot heel cup. In particular, there is the danger that traction means arranged in this way will come to rest in the area of the forefoot heel cup which must remain reserved for the attack of a binding. In order to be able to place the traction means outside of this area and still get the correct pulling direction on the front part of the ankle cuff, namely the pulling direction along its instep line, the measures according to claim 2 are proposed.

The measures of claims 3 and 4 show particularly simple joint designs, which allow the adjustability of the cuff front part perpendicular to the associated transverse axis.

The measure of claim 5 serves the ease of use of the ski boot in contrast to known solutions in which a correspondingly soft ankle cuff on one side is detachable from a joint and then extensible, but then the ankle cuff had to be soft with regard to the expandability, which was objectionable again for reasons of foot guidance.

The measures of claim 6 show a simple and effective solution for the deflection of the tensile force.

The measures of claims 7 and 8 create sufficient space for the accommodation of the traction means.

The measure of claim 9 promotes comfort for the skier when putting on and taking off the ski shoe.

The double function according to claim 10 reduces the number of necessary tensioning elements and thus cheaper the shoe and at the same time increases the convenience of putting on and taking off.

According to claim 11, the template limiting means desired with regard to the downhill function can be readily used in the shoe construction according to the invention, for example using the means according to claim 12. These have the particular advantage that they adapt easily to the instep narrowing movement of the front part of the cuff.

The measure of claim 13 promotes on the one hand the convenience of putting on and taking off and at the same time contributes to the stabilization of the ankle cuff around the transverse axes.

By means of the measure of claim 14, the available slip-in and slip-out ranges can be increased still further. In addition, there is the possibility of also the heel width at the foot of each to be able to adapt to the wearer provided that the forefoot heel cup also has a certain material or construction-related softness of deformation in the heel area.

Claims 15 and 16 again show a preferred design of the articulation points for the cuff rear part.

According to claim 17, a further function can be transferred to the closing means and the traction means, namely that of adjusting the rear part of the cuff.

According to claim 18, in a ski boot designed in accordance with the invention, a reserve limiting device desired in terms of downhill technology can be attached. It proves to be a particular advantage of the concept according to the invention that the reserve limiting device can be switched off in a simple manner, which on the one hand is beneficial for putting on and taking off, and on the other hand for comfortable walking outside the ski.

Even if the cuff rear part as a whole cannot be displaced transversely to the associated transverse axis, there are possibilities according to claim 20 to switch off the reserve limiting device.

The deformation softness of the forefoot heel shell in the region of the instep saddle surface required according to the invention can be achieved, for example, according to claim 21.

Claim 22 shows the measures to be taken on the forefoot heel cup, which ensure comfortable putting on and taking off.

Claim 23 serves to fix the inner shoe in the outer shoe and ensures that after slipping off the foot, the backward part of the inner shoe inevitably returns to the normal position together with the rear part of the forefoot heel cup.

The measure of claim 24 in turn promotes slipping on and slipping off.

The measure of claim 25 corresponds to the softness of deformation of the forefoot heel shell in the area of the instep saddle surface and promotes on the one hand the easy slipping in and out of the foot and on the other hand the adaptation of the shoe to different instep heights of the wearer.

The measure of claim 26 creates a preferred way of mounting the cuff front part on the forefoot heel cup in the sense of an adjustment of the instep saddle area of the cuff front part over the instep saddle area of the forefoot heel cup.

The measure of claim 27 provides a favorable introduction of force, which leads to a train in the instep line of the front part of the cuff.

The measure of claim 28 relieves the articulated straps from bending forces essentially.

The measure of claim 29 ensures a synchronous movement of the cuff front part and the cuff back part to the rear when the traction means are released, which on the one hand makes it easier to slip in and out of the foot and on the other hand any interacting stops for the reserve limitation are inevitably moved away from each other.

The measure of claim 30 ensures a protected position of the hinge plate and a good appearance of the shoe.

The measure of claim 31 ensures stabilization of the hinge plate, so that it can be formed from thin-walled material without risk of bending and does not bulge.

The measure of claim 32 ensures reliable control of the stops interacting for the reserve limitation in the sense that when the traction means are released they inevitably disengage and release the reserve movement beyond the limit position.

The measure of claim 33 allows a change in the reserve limit in the adaptation to individual needs of the skier.

The measure of claim 34 transfers the setting of the reserve limit ^g the cushioning carrier.

The measure of claim 35 provides an alternative solution to the problem of the inevitable disengagement of the stops causing the reserve limitation from each other.

Claim 36 shows a possibility to be able to adjust the traction means tension to the individual foot shape.

The claim 37 shows a way to get by with as few rope anchorages as possible.

The measure of claim 38 provides a pulley-like effect which leads to a considerable loosening in the traction means when the tensioning device is opened, with the result that the rear part of the cuff can be deflected widely.

The measure of claim 39 has independent inventive significance. It makes it easier for skiers to put on and take off their shoes and to switch from the downhill position to the walking position.

The measure of claim 40 represents a simple possibility for simultaneously tensioning and relaxing upper closing means and lower closing means possibly acting as traction means with a conventional tensioning device in the middle height of the ankle cuff.

The measure of claim 41 again ensures an individual adjustment to the shape of the foot.

The measure of claim 42 also has special protection. Here, a solution is created that makes it easier for the skier, in particular, to tighten the locking and, if necessary, pulling means.

The measure of claim 43 is of particular importance if there are only a few primary closing and possibly traction means, insofar as it also ensures the connection of the cuff front part and the cuff rear part in the areas between the primary closing and possibly traction means.

The measure of claim 44 ensures that these latching means become effective or ineffective without additional operating effort when tensioning and relaxing.

• Fig. 1 eine Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Schischuhs;
• Fig. 2 eine Explosionsdarstellung zu Fig. 1 unter Weglassung des Federstabbügels;
• Fig. 3 eine Rückansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform;
• Fig. 4 eine Seitenansicht einer dritten Ausführungsform, bei welcher das Manschettenvorderteil durch G^e- lenklaschen an der Vorderfußfersenschale gelagert ist;
• Fig. 5 einen Schnitt nach Linie V-V der Fig. 4;
• Fig. 6 eine Rückansicht zur Ausführungsform nach Fig. 4;
• Fig. 7 eine Teilansicht gemäß Pfeil VII der Fig. 6;
• Fig. 8 eine vierte Ausführungsform in Rückansicht, nämlich eine Abwandlung der Ausführungsform nach den Fig. 4 bis 7;
• Fig. 9 ein Detail bei IX der Fig. 8;
• Fig.10 eine fünfte Ausführungsform in Rückansicht mit einer gemeinsamen Spannvorrichtung für die im unteren Manschettenbereich vorgesehenen Zugmittel und die im oberen Manschettenbereich vorgesehenen Schließmittel;
• Fig. 11 eine Seitenansicht zu Fig. 10 in Pfeilrichtung XI der Fig. 10 gesehen;
• Fig. 12 eine Abwandlung zu Fig. 10 bezüglich der Zugmittel;
• Fig. 13 eine sechste Ausführungsform und zwar von dieser eine Detailansicht in dem in Fig. 11 durch den strichpunktierten Rahmen angedeuteten Bereich;
• Fig. 14 einen Schnitt nach Linie XIV-XIV der Fig. 13;
• Fig. 15 einen Teilschnitt nach Linie XV-XV der Fig. 11;
• Fig. 16 einen weiteren Innenschuh mit einem Ristsattelpolster;
• Fig. 17 eine siebente Ausführungsform;
• Fig. 18 eine achte Ausführungsform eines Schischuhs von hinten;
• Fig. 19 den Schischuh gemäß Fig. 18 von der Seite und teilweise im Schnitt und
• Fig. 20 eine neunte Ausführungsform von der Seite und teilweise im Schnitt.

The measure of claim 45 represents an additional possibility in order to be able to adapt the ski boot to different instep saddle shapes of individual foot shapes. In particular, it is contemplated to use different instep saddle pads depending on the shape of the foot when initially fitting the ski boot to its wearer in the shopping center. The before Part of the adjustment of the instep saddle width by the measures of claim 1ff is neither reduced nor canceled. The different instep saddle pads do not significantly increase the volume of the ski boot and are not objectionable in terms of assembly and operating effort. The accompanying figures explain the invention using exemplary embodiments; it represents:

• 1 shows a side view of a ski boot according to the invention;
• FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of FIG. 1 with the spring bar bracket omitted;
• 3 shows a rear view of a further embodiment;
• Is mounted on the steering Vorderfußfersenschale tabs - Figure 4 is a side view of a third embodiment in which the sleeve front part by G ^e;.
• Fig. 5 is a section along line VV of Fig. 4;
• FIG. 6 shows a rear view of the embodiment according to FIG. 4;
• Fig. 7 is a partial view according to arrow VII of Fig. 6;
• 8 shows a fourth embodiment in rear view, namely a modification of the embodiment according to FIGS. 4 to 7;
• Fig. 9 shows a detail at IX of Fig. 8;
• 10 shows a fifth embodiment in rear view with a common tensioning device for the traction means provided in the lower cuff area and the closing means provided in the upper cuff area;
• FIG. 11 shows a side view of FIG. 10 in the direction of arrow XI of FIG. 10;
• FIG. 12 shows a modification to FIG. 10 with regard to the traction means;
• FIG. 13 shows a sixth embodiment, specifically a detailed view thereof in the area indicated by the dash-dotted frame in FIG. 11;
• 14 shows a section along line XIV-XIV of FIG. 13;
• Fig. 15 is a partial section along line XV-XV of Fig. 11;
• 16 shows another inner shoe with an instep saddle pad;
• 17 shows a seventh embodiment;
• 18 shows an eighth embodiment of a ski boot from behind;
• 19 the ski boot according to FIG. 18 from the side and partly in section and
• Fig. 20 shows a ninth embodiment from the side and partly in section.

A forefoot heel cup is designated by 10 in FIGS. This forefoot heel cup has side parts 10a and 10b and a rear flap 10c. A slot 10d is formed between the side parts 10a and 10b and is covered by a tongue 10e. The forefoot heel cup 10 is made in one piece with the parts 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d and 10e from plastic or rubber-like material, for example injection molded. While the side parts 10a and 10b are relatively stiff, the tab 10c can easily be deflected backwards with a view to entry into the ski boot from the back. The instep saddle surface, which is formed by the side parts 10a, 10b and the tongue 10e, is indicated by 12 in FIG. Due to the slitting at 10d, the instep saddle surface 12 is designed to be soft in terms of deformation, so that it can be adapted to individual foot shapes. In addition, the side parts 10a and 10b can be spread apart when slipping on and slipping off, and the tongue 10e can be lifted with the side parts 10a and 10b.

An ankle cuff 14 is formed by a cuff front part 16 and a cuff rear part 18. These cuff parts 16 and 18 overlap when closed Condition as indicated at 20. The two cuff parts 16 and 18 are molded like the forefoot heel cup made of relatively rigid plastic or rubber material. The cuff front part 16 is mounted on the side parts 10a and 10b of the forefoot heel shell 10 by means of elongated pin joints 22 about a transverse axis Q1. The elongated bolt connections 22 are formed by elongated holes 24 in the cuff front part 16 and bolts 26 on the side parts 10a and 10b of the forefoot heel shell 10. To secure the cuff front part there are no cap nuts 28 (FIG. 1) which are screwed onto the bolts 26 and next to them the elongated holes 24 bear against the material of the front part 16. The cap nuts 28 cannot be loosened by the skier during operation.

The cuff rear part 18 is articulated on the forefoot heel shell 10 by means of elongated pin joints 30 about a transverse axis Q2. The elongated bolt joints 30 are formed by essentially horizontal elongated holes 32 in the cuff rear part and bolts 34 on the side parts 10a, 10b of the forefoot heel cup 10, with cap nuts 36 sitting on the bolts 34.

Tension strap pieces 38a, 38b are connected or made in one piece with the cuff front part 16, which can be tensioned over the cuff rear part 18 by a pull buckle or the like. The pull buckle is not shown. Furthermore, the cuff front part 16 is connected or made in one piece with locking straps 40a, 40b, which can be closed and tensioned by a locking buckle 40c, so that the ankle cuff 14 can be narrowed around the ankle.

The elongated holes 32 run essentially horizontally, while the elongated holes 24 are curved, with downward convex curvature, the left end portion of the elongated hole 24 in FIG. 1 approaching tangentially to a parallel to the instep line 12a. The lower edge 16a of the cuff front part 16 runs along the instep line 12a, which runs approximately through the longitudinal center of the instep saddle surface 12. When tensioning the strap parts 38a and 38b, a tensile force F1 acts on the cuff front part 16. Thanks to the bolt slot connections 22, however, this tensile force F1 is converted into a tensile force F2, which acts approximately parallel to the instep line 12a and allows the instep saddle surface 12 to be narrowed to match the instep height of the respective skier.

In a corresponding manner, the rear cuff part 18 is pulled onto the heel area of the forefoot heel cup 10 by the pulling force F1 in the pull strap parts 38a, 38b, so that this too, if it is designed to be soft, can be adapted to the heel shape.

When the pulling strap pieces 38a, 38b and the closing strap pieces 40a, 40b are opened, in addition to the pivoting movements, the front cuff part 16 can slide forwards and upwards and the rear part 18 of the cuffs can slide backwards. so that the foot can be slipped on essentially from the back. By shifting the cuff front part 16 forward, the side parts 10a, 10b and the tongue 10e are given the opportunity to avoid the slipping foot. The cuff rear part 14 can be folded far back when slipping on. The tab 10c can follow this rearward folding movement of the cuff rear part 14.

When the pull strap pieces 38a, 38b and the closing strap pieces 40a, 40b are closed, the offset of the transverse axes Q1 and Q2 and the connection of the sleeve parts 16, 18 via the pull strap pieces 38a, 38b and the locking strap pieces 40a, 40b already partially stabilize the Given cuff 14. With regard to an elastic 1, a spring bar bracket 42 is attached to the forefoot heel shell 10, as shown in FIG. 1, which is supported by hooks 44 on the forefoot heel shell in such a way that its apex 42a can only be bent forward and downward with elastic bending of the legs 42b. The apex 42a of the spring bar bracket 42 engages the cuff front part 16 in the apex region of the instep line 12a, so that the cuff front part 16 is elastically supported against movement of movement about the transverse axis Q1. The spring bar bracket 42 is displaceable in the hook 44 so that it can follow the adjustment movement of the front collar part 16 in the elongated bolt joints 22.

On the forefoot heel cup 10 in the heel area there is a back limit stop 46 which interacts with the edge 14a of a cutout 14b in the cuff rear part 18 to limit the backward movement as the tension strap pieces 38a, 38b are tensioned. If, on the other hand, the tensioning strap pieces 38a, 38b are released, the cuff rear part 18 in FIG. 1 can move backwards so far that the edge 14a can be pivoted over the reserve limit stop 46. This is advantageous in view of the fact that the cuff rear part 18 can be swiveled far away when slipping on the foot and when walking with the ski boot outside the ski.

Details of the inner shoe 48 can also be seen in FIG. 2. This inner shoe 48 is provided with lateral slots 48a and 48b which facilitate slipping on. Furthermore, the inner shoe in the area of the front tendon is provided with a slot 48c, which expands in the area of the The instep saddle surface 12 is particularly permitted when the foot is slipped on and slipped out.

In the Achilles tendon area, a pocket 48d is sewn onto the inner shoe 48, which can accommodate the flap 10c, so that the fit of the inner shoe 48 in the forefoot heel cup 10 is improved.

3, analog parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in FIGS. 1 and 2, each increased by the number 100.

In this embodiment, the displaceability in the joints 130 is dispensed with. The lower edges of the cuff rear part 118 interact here with the reserve limit stops 146. A rope loop 150 is provided as the traction means, which is hooked into hooks 152 of the front part 116 of the cuff and leads via deflection points 154 on the rear part 118 of the cuff to a pull buckle 156. The pull buckle 156 is as high as the straps 140a, 140b allow, so that it can be easily reached. After loosening the pull buckle 156, the pull loop 150 can be released from the deflection points 154, so that a large loop length is available which allows the rear part 118 of the cuff to be pivoted out to a large extent. In addition, when loosening the pull buckle 156, the lower edges of the cuff rear part 118 on both sides of a slot 158 of the cuff rear part 118 so far from the forefoot heel cup that they can pass over the reserve limit stops 146.

4 to 7, analog parts are provided with the same reference numerals as in FIGS. 1 to 3, increased by 100 and 200, respectively.

In the embodiment according to FIGS. 4 to 7, the cuff front part 216 is articulated in the transverse axis Q1 by articulation points 260 to articulated brackets 261, which in turn are articulated on the forefoot heel cup 210 so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis S. The articulated lugs 261, in the tensioned state, as seen in FIG. 4, extend essentially perpendicular to the instep line 212a. The free ends of a pull cable 250 are articulatedly attached to the articulation points 260. The pull rope 250 forms a loop 250a, which runs at 256a through the actuating lever 256b of the tensioning device 256. The actuating lever 256 is mounted on a hinge block 256c, which in turn is arranged on a carrier spring 256d, and can be adjusted in height in the direction of the double arrow 256e. The carrier spring 256d forms a counter stop 256f at its lower end for cooperation with the reserve limit stop 246. The reserve limit stop 246 has a fitting plate 246a and a stop element 246b adjustable in height thereon. A deflection block 256g for the cable loop 250a is arranged below the carrier spring 246d at its lower end.

The cuff rear part 218 is pivotably mounted below the cuff front part 216 in the transverse axis Q2 of the forefoot heel cup 210, wherein elongated holes can be provided there, for example. As can be seen from FIG. 5, in the example the transverse axis Q2 is formed by pivot pins 262 which are made in one piece with the forefoot heel cup 210 and which engage in recesses 264 in the rear part of the cuff. This results in a particularly simple form of storage, which is solely due to the overlying of the man cuff front part 216 can be secured but is also releasable if the cuff front part 216 is spread accordingly from the forefoot heel cup.

If the operating lever 256b in FIG. 4 is pivoted downward in the counterclockwise direction, the loop 250a causes a considerable loosening of the cable pull 250, so that the pivoting tabs 261 can pivot far clockwise as shown in FIG. 4 and the cuff front part 216 accordingly far can hike in front. At the same time, because of the loosening of the cable pull 250, it is possible to pivot the rear cuff part 218 far back. It should also be noted here that when the cable 250 is loosened, the carrier spring 256d lifts off the cuff rear part 218, so that the counter-stop 256f escapes from the area of action of the reserve limit stop 246b. This is not only important for taking off and putting on the shoe, but also for running outside the ski. The end position of the reserve can be changed by shifting the height of the stop element 246b relative to the fitting plate 246a. When the ski boot is put on, the wearer only needs to move his lower leg so far that the counter-stop 256f comes into its operative position above the stop element 246b when the actuating lever 256b is subsequently tensioned.

By adjusting the height of the joint block 256c along the support spring 256d, the tightening effect of the tensioning device 256 can be changed and individual foot shapes can be adapted. It should be noted that the end position of the reserve and the pulling action can be set independently of one another.

• Die Trägerfeder 356d ist gegenüber dem Manschettenhinterteil 318 höhenverstellbar, wie durch den Pfeil 356h angedeutet. Nach wie vor ist auch der Gelenkblock 356c höhenverstellbar gegenüber der Trägerfeder 356d. Es bedarf'deshalb zur Rücklageverstellung keiner Höhenverstellbarkeit des Rücklagebegrenzungsanschlags 346 mehr, so daß dieser einstückig mit der Vorderfußfersenschale hergestellt sein kann.

The embodiments of FIGS. 8 and 9, in which analog parts are again provided with the same reference numerals as in FIGS. 4 to 7, each increased by the number 100 differs from the previously described embodiment in the following:

• The carrier spring 356d is height-adjustable in relation to the cuff rear part 318, as indicated by the arrow 356h. The hinge block 356c is still adjustable in height with respect to the carrier spring 356d. It is therefore no longer necessary to adjust the height of the reserve limit stop 346 so that it can be made in one piece with the forefoot heel cup.

Furthermore, the traction cable 350 is guided without a loop over deflection cams 365 of the forefoot heel shell 310 and can be unhooked therefrom, so that here again a substantial loosening of the traction cable is to be expected when the actuating lever 356 is released from its tensioned position. Furthermore, the effective rope length of the pull rope 350 can be changed by inserting it into different cams 365a, b, c, as can be seen in FIG. 9.

The embodiment of FIGS. 10 and 11 differs from the previous embodiments in particular in that a single tensioning device 456 is provided in order to pull the cuff front part 416 to the rear in the instep area and at the same time to close the cuff as a whole in the upper area.

The actuating lever 456b is designed with two arms with respect to the articulation point on the articulation block 456c. A closing cable 466 engages on the actuation-side arm 456, which runs over deflection hooks 468 on the rear cuff part 418 to anchoring points 470 of the front cuff part 416. A pull rod 472 engages on the arm 456b-b of the actuating lever 456b remote from the actuation, a pulling cable 450 from the lower end thereof leads via a forked deflection block 474 to anchoring points 476 of the cuff front part 416. The pull cables 466 and 450 are clamped in the anchoring points 470 and 476 by means of clamping screws and can be adjusted there. By folding the operating lever 456b in FIG. 11 downward, the closing cable 466 and the pulling cables 450 are tensioned equally. An individual change of the tension force is possible by adjusting the rope ends in the anchoring points 470 or 476. In addition, the tension rod 472 can be changed in length.

In this embodiment, the cuff rear part 418 can again be adjusted through elongated holes on the forefoot heel cup 410 so that it can step backwards after the actuating lever of the tensioning device 456 has been released and the reserve limiting step 446 attached to the forefoot heel cup 410 no longer interacts with the counter stop 456f.

It should be noted at this point that the actuation of the pull cables 450 and the closing cables 466 by a single actuating lever is not necessarily tied to the presence of mobility of the transverse axis Q1, but should be protected independently of this.

Latches 478a and 478b are arranged in the overlap area of the front cuff part 416 and the rear cuff part 418 which, as can be seen in FIG. 15, are sawtooth-shaped so that they slide over one another when the cuff parts are pulled together and can lock into one another after reaching the end position. The catch 478a fixes the overlapping cuff parts relative to one another in the vertical direction, while the catch 478b fixes these cuff parts to one another in the longitudinal direction of the shoe.

10, 11 and 15, analog parts are also provided with the same reference numerals as in the previous figures, only the first digit being increased to 4 in each case.

The embodiment according to FIG. 12 differs from that according to FIGS. 10 and 11 only in that a pull rope loop 550 has taken the place of the two pull ropes 450, each of which engages a hook 580 of the cuff front part 516. The lower section 550a of the pull rope loop 550 runs over a counter-stop element 556f which is pivotably mounted on the deflection block 574 about an articulation axis 582 and is pretensioned by a helical torsion spring 584 in the sense of being lifted off the forefoot heel cup 510. When the tensioning device 556 is tensioned, the counter-stop element _556f is pivoted into its operative position relative to the reserve limit stop 546 against the spring action of the screw torsion spring 584.

Otherwise, the embodiment according to FIG. 12 corresponds to that according to FIGS. 10 and 11; Analog parts are provided with the same reference numerals, each increased by the number 100.

13 and 14 a further embodiment is shown, which differs from the embodiments according to FIGS. 4 to 12 in that the hinge plate 661 is designed as a two-armed hinge plate, the cuff front part 616 at the hinge point 660 with the one arm 661a the hinge plate 661 is connected to form the transverse axis Q1, while the cuff rear part 618 is connected at a hinge point 662 to the other arm 661b of the hinge plate 661 to form the transverse axis Q2. The double-armed joint bracket 661 is pivotally mounted on the forefoot heel cup 610 in the pivot axis S.

The pull rope 650 engages on the double-armed articulated bracket 661 in the area of the articulation point 660. If the pull rope 650 is tensioned, the cuff front part 616 is pulled backwards and the cuff rear part 618 is pulled forward.

The joint plate 661 is stabilized by a support plate 686, which is pivotably mounted in a joint point 688 on the forefoot heel cup 610 and is pivotally connected at the joint point 660 to the arm 661a of the joint plate 661, with a corresponding bearing play for self-blocking of the joint plate 661 and the like Prevent support tab 686. 14 shows the mutual assignment of the cuff parts 616, 618, the forefoot heel cup 610, the joint plate 661 and the support plate 686. It can be seen that the cuff rear part 618 lies under the cuff front part 616 in a depression of the forefoot heel cup 610, that the joint plate 661 also the arm 661b lies between the cuff front part 616 and the cuff rear part 618 and with the arm 661a between the forefoot heel shell 610 and the cuff front part 616. An offset of the support strap 686 can also be seen.

Any of the tensioning devices shown in the previous figures can be used to tension the pull rope 650. In addition, any of the reserve limiting devices shown in the previous figures can be used.

16 shows that a pocket 48e is placed in the inner shoe 48 in the instep area, into which instep pads 90 of different thicknesses can be inserted to adapt to different foot shapes. In this way, an additional adaptation of the ski boot in the instep area to the anatomical conditions of the individual foot is possible.

The embodiment according to FIG. 17 partially corresponds to the embodiments according to FIGS. 8, 10 and 11; Analog parts are provided with the same reference numerals as there, in each case with the addition of the first number 7.

17, the traction cables 750 run partially under the cuff rear part 718. They come through holes 718a coming from the cuff front part 716 into the space between the cuff rear part 718 and the forefoot heel cup 710, are deflected by cams 765 on the forefoot heel cup and pass through another Hole 718b out of the cuff back 718. From there they run to the tension rod 772, which is shown in detail in FIG. 11. It is also conceivable to attach the deflection cams 765 to the rear collar 718.

The locking rope 766 can be hooked into different suspension points 756bc and thus its effective length can be changed.

In the embodiment according to FIGS. 18 and 19, the pull rope 850 runs over a compensating roller 891 which is suspended on the length-adjustable pull rod 872. The compensating roller 891, as can be seen from FIG. 19, is attached to a slide 892 which is guided in a slide guide 893. 18, the pulling rope 866 can be hooked into different suspension points 856c of the actuating lever 856b. It is also possible here to individually regulate the tension in the pull rope 850 and in the pull rope 866.

19 shows in the instep area on the cuff front part 816 a spur 816a which is produced in one piece with the cuff front part 816 and which is received in a relief-like recess 810a of the instep area of the forefoot heel cup ₈₁₀ and is movable therein. This design has the advantage that the pressure that the front cuff 816 in the instep area on the instep saddle surface of the forefoot heels exerts shell 810, is steadily degraded towards the free end of the spur 816a. Moreover, the relief-like recess 810a can influence the softness of the instep saddle area 812. Finally, the edges 816b and 810b of the spur 816a and the recess 810a form cooperating stops for limiting the size of the ski boot.

In FIG. 20, the front cuff 916 is divided into two front cuff parts 916c and 916d, one above the other in a scale-like manner. These front cuff parts overlap in area 916e. The front cuff portion 916d has a guide slot 916f that slidably receives a guide cam 910b of the forefoot heel cup 910. The front cuff part 916c lies in the instep saddle area 912 on a zone 916g of the front cuff part 916d with reduced wall thickness. The two front cuff parts 916c and 916d are movably connected to one another by an elongated bolt connection 916h. The rear parts of the cuff front parts 916c and 916d are connected to one another via a balance beam 916i. The pull rope 950 acts on the balance beam 916i. The two cuff parts 916c and 916d are arranged in a floating manner on the forefoot heel cup 910, ie without a defined transverse axis Q ₁ according to FIG Location secured. The mobility of the cuff front parts 916c and 916d relative to one another is ensured by an articulated head 916k and an articulated socket 916 e.

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1. ski boot, comprising an outer boot and an inner boot, the outer shoe comprising a forefoot heel cup and an ankle cuff, wherein the ankle cuff consists of a cuff front and a cuff rear, the are pivoted back and forth on the forefoot heel cup, wherein furthermore the cuff parts which may overlap in the connection area can be narrowed by closing means, and means are provided to individually adapt the clear instep saddle width of the forefoot heel cup to different foot shapes, characterized in that the forefoot heel cup (10) in the instep saddle area (12) is deformable in the sense of changing the clear instep saddle width, in that the cuff front part (16) on the side parts (10a, 10b) of the forefoot heel cup (10) in the sense of changeable action on the deformable points The instep saddle area (12) of the forefoot heel cup (10) is adjustable along the instep line (12a) and that on the cuff front part (16) the cuff is adjusted the part (16) serving pulling means (38a, 38b) attack. 2. Ski boot according to claim 1, characterized in that the cuff front part (16) and the cuff rear part (18) about a transverse axis (Q1, Q ₂ ) on the forefoot heel cup (10) are pivotally mounted and that the cuff front part (16) in the associated The articulation points (22) defining the transverse axis (Q ₁ ) on the side parts (10a, 10b) of the forefoot heel cup (10) can be adjusted perpendicular to the transverse axis (Q ₁ ). 3. Ski boot according to claim ₂ , characterized in that in a direction of attack (Fig. 1) of the traction means (38a, 38b) on the cuff front part (16) which is inclined against the plane defined by the instep line (22) in the articulation points ( 22) tensile force deflection means (24, 26) are provided which deflect the tensile force _F 1 introduced into the front part of the cuff (16) by the tensile means (38a, 38b) into a tensile force F 2 acting along the instep line (12a). 4. Ski boot according to one of claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the articulation points (22) between the cuff front part (16) and the forefoot heel cup (10) are designed as elongated bolt joints. 5. Ski boot according to claim 4, characterized in that the elongated bolt joints (22) of elongated holes (24) in the cuff front part (16) and bolts (26) are formed on the forefoot heel cup (10). 6. Ski boot according to one of claims ₄ and ₅ , characterized in that the elongated bolt joints (22) are operationally unsolvable. 7. Ski boot according to one of claims 4 to ₆ , characterized in that when the traction means (38a, 38b) attack at the rear edges of the cuff front part (16) with points of attack located backwards and above the transverse axis (Q1) and essentially horizontal or upward direction of pull F 1, the elongated bolt joints (22) with essentially horizontal, possibly downwardly convex elongated holes (24) are executed. 8. Ski boot according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the traction means (38a, 38b) at least partly run over the rear part of the cuff (18). 9. Ski boot according to claim 8, characterized in that the traction means (150) are flexible and extend from a tensioning device (156) arranged on the rear cuff part (118) to a traction means application point (152) in the rear regions of the cuff front part (116). 10. Ski boot according to claim 9, characterized in that the tensioning device (156) lies above the traction means points of attack (152). 11. Ski boot according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the traction means (38a, 38b) additionally take over the function of the closing means in the lower region of the ankle cuff (14). 12. Ski boot according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the cuff front part (16) is supported by an elastic support means (42) against an original movement. 13. Ski boot according to claim ₁₂ , characterized in that the elastic support means (42) are formed by a spring bar bracket which runs approximately along the instep line (12a), is supported on the forefoot heel cup (10) with its legs (42b) and in the area its apex (42a) engages the cuff front part (16). 14. Ski boot according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the cuff front part (16) and the cuff rear part (18) about different mutually parallel transverse axes (Q1, Q2) are pivotable, the transverse axis (Q2) of the cuff rear part (18) backwards of the transverse axis (Q1) of the cuff front part (16). 15. Ski boot according to one of claims 2 to 14, characterized in that the cuff rear part (18) in its the transverse axis (Q2) defining articulation points (30) on the forefoot heel cup (10) perpendicular to this transverse axis (Q2) and in substantially horizontal Direction is adjustable. 16. Ski boot according to claim 15, characterized in that the articulation points (30) between the rear cuff part (18) and the forefoot heel cup (10) are designed as elongated bolt joints. 17. Ski boot according to claim 16, characterized in that the elongated bolt joints (30) of elongated holes (32) in the cuff rear part (18) and bolts (34) are formed on the forefoot heel cup (10). 18. Ski boot according to one of claims 15 to 17, characterized in that the cuff rear part (18) through the closing means (40a, 40b) and / or the traction means (38a, 38b) is adjustable to the front and vice versa. 19. Ski boot according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that at the forefoot heel cup (10) in the heel area at least one with the cuff rear part (18) and / or the cuff front part (16) cooperating reserve limit stop (46) is provided. 20. Ski boot according to claim 19, characterized in that the cuff rear part (18) can be disengaged from the effective range of the reserve limit stop (46) by releasing the closing means (40a, 40b) and / or the traction means (38a, 38b). 21. Ski boot according to claim 20, characterized in that the cuff rear part (18) is slit once or several times (at 158) and can be narrowed by the closing or pulling means (40a, 40b or 150) in such a way that it is or traction means is kept in the effective range of the reserve limit stop (146), but after the release of the closing or pulling means evades from the effective range of the reserve limit stop (146). 22. Ski boot according to one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that the forefoot heel shell (10) in the instep saddle area (12) is slotted (at 10d) and optionally covered by a tongue (10e). 23. Ski boot according to one of claims 1 to ₂₂ , characterized in that the forefoot heel shell (10) is open in the Achilles tendon area or is limited by at least one deflectable tab (10c). 24. Ski boot according to claim 23, characterized in that on the inner shoe (48) in the Achilles tendon area a tab (10c) receiving pocket (48d) is attached. 25. Ski boot according to one of claims 1 to 24, characterized in that the inner boot (48) is slotted in its side regions (at 48a, 48b). 26. Ski boot according to one of claims 1 to 25, characterized in that the inner boot (48) is slotted in the region of the front chord line (at 48c). 27. Ski boot according to one of claims 2, 3 and 8 to 26, characterized in that the cuff front part (216) is pivotally articulated on articulated brackets (261), which in turn about a pivot axis (S) parallel to the transverse axis (Q1) on the forefoot heel cup (210) are articulated. 28. Ski boot according to claim 27, characterized in that the connecting line between the hinge axis (S) and the transverse axis (Q1) is substantially perpendicular to the instep line (212a) when the pull in the instep line (212a) takes effect. 29. Ski boot according to one of claims 27 and 28, characterized in that the traction means (250) act on the articulation points (260) between the front part of the cuff (216) and the link plates (261). 30. Ski boot according to one of claims ₂₇ to ₂₉ , characterized in that the hinge plate is a double-armed hinge plate (661) with one arm (661a) of which the cuff front part (616) is articulated and with the other arm (661b) of the cuff rear part (618) is articulated in such a way that when the traction means (650) are tensioned, the cuff front part (616) can be set backwards and the cuff back part (618) can be set forward. 31. Ski boot according to claim 30, characterized in that the double-armed hinge plate (661) lies partly between the forefoot heel cup (610) and the cuff front part (616). 32. Ski boot according to claim 31, characterized in that the articulation point (660) between the cuff front part (616) and the double-armed joint plate (661) is supported by a support plate (686) which is also articulated on the forefoot heel cup (610). 33. Ski boot according to one of claims 19 to ₃₂ , characterized in that the traction means comprise a tensioning device (256) on the rear cuff part (218) which is arranged on a support (256d) which resiliently supports the rear cuff part (218), and in that cushioning carrier (256d) a Ge ^q enanschlaa (256f) to the Rücklaqebeqrenzunqschlag (246) of the forefoot heel cup (210) is arranged, which comes out of engagement with the suspension limit stop (246) when the carrier (256d) is cushioned. 34. Ski boot according to one of claims 19 to 33, characterized in that the reserve limit stop (246) and / or a counter-stop (256f) of the respective cuff part (218) is adjustable in the sense of a change in the end position of the reserve. 35. Ski boot according to claims ₃₃ and ₃₄ , characterized in that the resilient support (356d) is adjustable in its longitudinal direction (356h). 36. Ski boot according to one of claims 19 to 32 and 34, characterized in that a spring-loaded counter-stop (556f) for interacting with the reserve limit stop (546) of the forefoot heel cup (510) is arranged on the cuff rear part (518) and that the traction means (550 ) act on this counter-stop (556f) in such a way that it comes out of the engagement area with the reserve-limit stop (546) after releasing the traction means (550). 37. Ski boot according to one of claims 9 to ₂₆ , characterized in that the tensioning device (256) on the cuff rear part (218) is height-adjustable for the purpose of changing the tension of the traction means. 38. Ski boot according to one of claims 9 to ₃ 7, characterized in that the flexible traction means run continuously over one point of attack (580) on the front cuff part (516) to the tensioning device (556). 39. Ski boot according to one of claims 9 to 37, characterized in that the flexible traction means each have one end on the cuff front part (216) and run with their central part, possibly forming a loop (250a) to the tensioning device (256). 40. Ski boot in particular according to one of claims 1 to 39, characterized in that a single tensioning device (456) is provided on the rear part of the cuff (418) for tensioning all locking means (466, 450), some of which may be designed as traction means. 41. Ski boot according to claim 40, characterized in that the tensioning device (456) has a double-armed actuating lever (456b), one arm (456ba) of which engages the closing means (466) for the upper region of the ankle cuff (414) and the other arm (456bb) acts on the closing means (450) for the lower cuff area, which may act as traction means. 42. Ski boot according to claim 41, characterized in that the closing means (466) for the upper cuff area and the closing means (455) for the lower cuff area are individually adjustable, in particular at their points of attack (470, 476) on the cuff front part (416). 43. Ski boot in particular according to one of claims 9 to 42, characterized in that the tensioning device (456) comprises an actuating lever (456b) which in the release position projects substantially horizontally from the rear part of the cuff (418) and is designed and dimensioned in this way that it can be pivoted downwards into the tensioned position by kicking with the other foot. 44. Ski boot according to one of claims 1 to 43, characterized in that between the cuff front part (416) and the cuff rear part (418) positive locking means (478a, 478b) are arranged, which overlap the parts of the cuff front part (416) and the cuff rear part (418) in the longitudinal direction and / or in the height direction of the shoe under the action of the traction means (450) and / or the closing means (466) additionally fix to one another and can be unlocked from one another by releasing the traction or closing means (450, 466). 45. Ski boot according to claim 44, characterized in that the latching means (478a, 478b) are designed with sawtooth profiles. 46. Ski boot according to one of claims 1 to 45, characterized in that the inner shoe (48) in its instep area has a receiving pocket (48e) for an exchangeable instep pad (90). 47. Ski boot according to one of claims 1 to 46, characterized in that the cuff front part (816) in the instep saddle area (812) has a forward spur (816a). 48. Ski boot according to claim 47, characterized in that the spur (816a) from a relief-like recess (810a) in the instep area (812) of the forefoot heel cup (810) is accommodated. 49. Ski boot according to claim 48, characterized in that the spur (816a) and the relief-like recess (810a) have cooperating edges (816b) and (810b) as template limit stops. 50. Ski boot according to one of claims 1, 8 to 13, 15 to 26 and 37 to 49, characterized in that the front cuff (916) is floating on the forefoot heel cup (910) without a defined transverse axis. 51. Ski boot according to one of claims 1 to 50, characterized in that the front cuff (916) consists of at least two scale-like superimposed front cuff parts (916c) and (916d). 52. Ski boot according to claim 51, characterized in that the traction means (950) on the cuff front parts (916c) and (916d) act on compensating means (916i).

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