KR102543189B1 - Instep protector - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an instep protector.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, an instep protector configured to be detachably coupled to a shoe having a structure in which left and right sides are tightened using shoelaces to protect the instep from external impact is disclosed.

Description

Instep protector {Instep protector}

The present invention relates to an instep protector, and relates to an instep protector configured to protect the instep from external impact by being detachably coupled to a shoe having a structure in which left and right sides are tightened using shoelaces.

An instep protector is installed on the instep of a shoe such as a safety shoe to protect the instep from external impact.

As an example of prior art related to this, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0088468 (August 8, 2013) provides a protective cover that is detachable from the strap part of the shoe located on the instep of the user, thereby preventing welding sparks during welding. A shoe protective cover that prevents burns on the user's feet and damage to shoes, prevents foreign substances from entering the shoes, and mitigates the impact caused by falling objects to prevent the user's feet from being injured.

As another example of prior art, Republic of Korea Utility Model Registration 20-0278228 (May 30, 2002) is a detachable instep protector of safety shoes that is detachably installed and coupled to safety shoes to protect the user's foot and is easy to combine with safety shoes. suggested.

However, in terms of the structure of installing the instep protector to the shoe, the prior art uses rings formed at both ends of the spring installed on the body of the shoe protector to attach and detach it to the shoe, or use a shoelace insertion hole that passes through the top and bottom of the body side. Since it is configured to be installed on the shoe, there was a limitation that it was inconvenient to attach or remove the instep protector to the shoe.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication 10-2013-0088468 (August 8, 2013) Korea Utility Model Registration 20-0278228 (May 30, 2002)

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an instep protector configured to protect the instep from external impact by being detachably coupled to a shoe having a structure in which the left and right sides are tightened using shoelaces.

According to one aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, it extends in the longitudinal direction of the instep to cover the instep surface, the center of the instep protrudes at least at one point, and the left and right sides of the instep are curved so that the left and right sides of the instep are retracted. a plate-shaped main body having a directional outline profile and a longitudinal outline profile curved so that the center of the instep is retracted and the upper and lower insteps protrude at least at one point; an extension portion extending from a lower end of the central through-portion formed through the center of the main body toward the center of the central through-portion; and disposed on the upper front portion of the extension piece, and is configured to be engaged in the form of wrapping around the shoelace in a state where the extension piece is inserted into the rear side of the shoelace, so that the load of the main body can be supported upward by the shoelace. An instep guard configured to include; a hooking piece portion formed to do so is disclosed.

Preferably, the present invention further extends to the upper side of the extension piece; and disposed on the upper front portion of the extended extension piece, and configured to be hooked to the shoelace in a state in which the extension extension portion is inserted into the rear side of the shoelace, so that the load of the main body is supported upward by the shoelace. It is configured to further include; a locking jaw portion formed to be possible.

Preferably, the extended extension piece is disposed in parallel so that the left extended extension piece and the right extended extension piece have a mutual gap, and the shoe tongue is formed in a space between the left extended extension piece and the right extended extension piece. It is configured so that the strap through-joint can be located.

Preferably, the present invention comprises: a plurality of left transverse slits extending from the left end of the main body toward the center and arranged to have a gap along the length of the instep; and a plurality of right transverse slits extending from the right end of the main body toward the center and arranged to have a gap along the length of the instep.

Preferably, expansion through-holes capable of through-coupled shoelaces are formed at central ends of the left transverse slit and the right transverse slit, respectively.

Preferably, the present invention is formed between the plurality of left transverse slits, the left reinforcing rib protruding from the left end of the main body toward the center side; and a right reinforcing rib formed between the plurality of right transverse slits and protruding from the right end of the main body toward the center.

Preferably, one or more upper through-holes capable of through-coupling of strings are formed at an upper portion of the body portion.

Preferably, a shock absorbing pad layer is formed on the rear surface of the body part.

The present invention as described above is configured to be detachably coupled to the shoe, and has the advantage that it can be attached to or detached from the shoe according to the user's needs.

In addition, the present invention has the advantage that it can be easily attached and coupled to shoes in a state in which a shoelace is already inserted and knotted.

1 is a front view of an instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a perspective view of an instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a perspective view of the lower direction of the instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the rear direction of the instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 5 is a state of use of the instep guard according to an embodiment of the present invention,
6 is a use state diagram in the front direction of the instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention;
7 is another state of use of the instep guard according to an embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a bottom view of an instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention;
9 is a right side view of an instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention;
10 is a perspective view of the rear direction of the instep protector according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention may be embodied in other various forms without departing from its technical spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments of the present invention are mere examples in all respects and should not be construed in a limited manner.

The terms first, second, etc. are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, a first element may be termed a second element, and similarly, a second element may be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

When a component is referred to as being “connected” or “connected” to another component, it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in the middle.

Singular expressions used in this application include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprise" or "have" or "have" are intended to express that the components described in the specification or a combination thereof exist, but the possibility that other components or features may exist or be added. It is not precluded.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a front view of an instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view of an instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a perspective view of a lower direction of an instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention, and 4 is a perspective view of the back side of the instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a use state diagram of the instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is a frontal view of the instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 7 is another state of use of the instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is a bottom view of the instep protector according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 is an instep according to an embodiment of the present invention This is the right side view of the protector.

The instep protector P of this embodiment is detachably coupled to a shoe 2 having a structure in which the left and right sides are tightened using a shoelace 2a, for example, a safety shoe having a toe cap, and is configured to protect the instep from external impact. do.

To this end, the instep protector P of this embodiment includes a main body portion 10, an extension piece portion 20, and a locking piece portion 30.

The body portion 10 extends in the instep longitudinal direction (U-D) to cover the instep surface, and at least one point the instep center side (C) protrudes and the instep left (L) and right (R) are curved so that they are retracted. Has a transverse outline profile of the shape (see FIG. 8), and has a longitudinal outline profile in the form of a curve so that the instep center side (C) is retracted and the instep upper side (U) and lower instep side (D) protrude at least at one point. It has a plate-shaped configuration (see Fig. 9). Due to these transverse and longitudinal outline profiles, the instep protector P of this embodiment provides a wearing state in close contact with or close to the instep surface of the user's shoes 2.

For example, the body portion 10 may be manufactured by injection molding a synthetic resin material having sufficient rigidity to protect the instep, but is not limited thereto.

One or more upper through-holes 60 capable of penetrating coupling of the string (S) are formed in the upper portion of the main body portion 10 . As illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, in a state where the instep protector P of this embodiment is placed on the instep of the shoe 2, the string S coupled through the upper through hole 60 is further placed on the upper part. When tightened to an appropriate length using the lace fastener SF in a state in which the shoelace 2a is coupled so as to surround the located shoelace 2a, the load of the main body 10 is supported upward by the laces S and the shoelace 2a. possible.

The extension piece 20 extends from the lower end 12a of the central through-portion 12 formed through the center of the main body 10 toward the center of the central through-portion 12 . The shape of the central through-portion 12 is not limited to a particular shape, but is formed at the center of a plurality of left transverse slits 40a and a plurality of right transverse slits 40b to be described later.

The hooking piece 30 is disposed on the upper front portion of the extension piece 20, and as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the shoelace 2a is inserted into the rear side of the shoelace 2a. It is configured to be hooked in the form of wrapping around the laces 2a, so that the load of the main body 10 can be supported upward by the shoelaces 2a.

Preferably, the instep protector P of this embodiment includes an extended extension piece 22 and a locking jaw portion 24.

The extended extension piece 22 is further extended toward the upper side U of the extension piece 20 .

The locking shoulder part 24 is disposed on the upper front part of the extended extension part 22, and as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, a state in which the extended extension part 22 is inserted into the rear side of the shoelace 2a. It is configured to be hooked on the shoelace 2a, and the load of the body portion 10 is formed to be supported upward by the shoelace 2a.

Preferably, the extension extension portion 22 is arranged in parallel so that the left extension extension portion 22a and the right extension extension portion 22a have a mutual gap, and as illustrated in FIG. 7, the left extension extension portion 22a The shoelace through-coupled portion 6 formed on the tongue 4 of the shoe 2 is positioned in the space 22c between the right extension piece 22b and the right extension piece 22b. Through this configuration, the instep protector (P) of the present embodiment can be easily detachably coupled to the shoe (2) in which the shoelace through-coupled portion (6) is formed in the tongue (4) of the shoe (2).

Preferably, the instep protector P of this embodiment includes a plurality of left transverse slits 40a and a plurality of right transverse slits 40b.

A plurality of left transverse slits 40a extend from the left end 10a of the main body 10 toward the center and are arranged to have a gap along the instep longitudinal direction U-D.

A plurality of right transverse slits 40b extend from the right end 10b of the main body 10 toward the center and are arranged to have a gap along the instep longitudinal direction U-D.

The left transverse slit 40a and the right transverse slit 40b allow the main body 10 to slightly elastically deform along the instep longitudinal direction U-D, so that the user can use the instep protector P It provides good wearing comfort even when worn and bending the shoe 2.

Expanded through-holes h through which shoelaces 2a can be penetrated are formed at the central ends of the left transverse slit 40a and the right transverse slit 40b, respectively.

Through this configuration, the instep protector (P) of the present embodiment, without the need to take out the shoelace (2a) already inserted in the shoe (2) from the shoe (2) again, the left transverse slit (40a) or the right transverse direction Since it can be made to pass through the expansion through hole (h) through the slit (40b), it is possible to easily attach and couple to the shoe (2). This state can be understood through FIG. 7 .

Preferably, a left reinforcing rib 50a is formed between the plurality of left transverse slits 40a. The left reinforcing rib 50a protrudes from the left end 10a of the main body 10 toward the center.

A right reinforcing rib 50b is formed between the plurality of right transverse slits 40b. The right reinforcing rib 50b protrudes from the right end 10b of the main body 10 toward the center.

The shapes of the left reinforcing rib 50a and the right reinforcing rib 50b are not particularly limited, but for example, protrusions having a predetermined width may have a shape extending linearly from the surface of the body portion 10 .

Since the left reinforcing rib 50a and the right reinforcing rib 50b provide a function of further reinforcing the rigidity of the main body 10, the instep protection function of the instep protector P of this embodiment is further strengthened. do.

In particular, even if the left transverse slit 40a and the right transverse slit 40b are formed to improve the wearing comfort as described above, the instep of this embodiment is provided by the left reinforcing rib 50a and the right reinforcing rib 50b. The protector P may provide overall good rigidity and an instep protection function.

In the instep protector P of this embodiment, the left model and the right model may be separately manufactured, and may be manufactured in a symmetrical form.

10 is a perspective view of the rear direction of the instep protector according to another embodiment of the present invention.

A shock absorbing pad layer 70 is formed on the rear surface of the body part 10 .

For example, the shock absorbing pad layer 70 may be made of a material such as sponge, rubber, or silicone rubber having a good shock absorbing function, and is attached to the rear surface of the body portion 10 .

The above-described instep protector P of the present embodiment can maintain a worn state on the shoe 2 through the following configuration.

First of all, the instep protector P of this embodiment can be worn on the shoe 2 using the hooking piece 30 .

That is, as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 , in a state in which the extension piece 20 is inserted into the rear side of the shoelace 2a, the hook-shaped hook portion 30 wraps around the shoelace 2a, and the hooking occurs. Thus, the instep protector P can maintain the wearing state of the shoe 2.

Next, the instep protector (P) of this embodiment can be worn on the shoe (2) by using the string (S) throughly coupled to the upper through hole (60).

That is, as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, in a state where the instep protector P of the present embodiment is placed on the instep of the shoe 2, the string S coupled through the upper through hole 60 is further inserted. When tightened to an appropriate length using the string fastener (SF) in a coupled state so as to surround the shoelace (2a) located at the top, the instep protector (P) is the shoe ( 2) can keep the worn state.

Next, the instep protector P of this embodiment can be worn on the shoe 2 by using the locking jaw 24 formed on the extended extension piece 22 .

That is, as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the hooking jaw portion 24 is configured to be hooked on the shoelace 2a in a state where the extended extension piece 22 is inserted into the rear side of the shoelace 2a, By this hooking, the instep guard (P) can maintain the wearing state of the shoe (2).

Although the present invention has been described based on preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is clear that many various and obvious modifications are possible to those skilled in the art from this description without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the claims described to include these many modifications.

10: body part
12: central penetration
20: extension part
22: extended extension piece
24: locking jaw
30: hooking piece
40a: left transverse slit
40b: right transverse slit
50a: left reinforcing rib
50b: right reinforcing rib
60: upper through hole
70: shock absorbing pad layer
h: Expansion through hole
P: instep guard

Claims (8)

It extends in the longitudinal direction of the instep to cover the instep surface, and has a curved transverse outline profile such that the instep center side protrudes at at least one point and the left and right instep sides recede, and the instep center side retracts at least one point. A plate-shaped main body having a longitudinal outline profile curved so that upper and lower insteps protrude;
an extension portion extending from a lower end of the central through-portion formed through the center of the main body toward the center of the central through-portion; and
It is disposed on the front side of the upper side of the extension piece, and is configured so that the extension piece is inserted into the rear side of the shoelace to be caught in a form of wrapping around the shoelace, so that the load of the main body can be supported upward by the shoelace. An instep guard configured to include; a hook-shaped engaging piece portion formed.
According to claim 1,
an extended extension portion formed further extending upward of the extension portion; and
It is disposed on the upper front part of the extended extension piece, and is configured to be hooked to the shoelace in a state where the extension extension piece is inserted into the rear side of the shoelace, so that the load of the main body can be supported upward by the shoelace. An instep protector characterized in that it is configured to further include; a locking jaw portion formed to do so.
According to claim 2,
The extension extension part is disposed in parallel so that the left extension extension part and the right extension extension part have a mutual gap,
An instep protector, characterized in that it is configured so that the shoelace through-joint part formed on the tongue of the shoe can be located in the space between the left extension piece and the right extension piece.
According to claim 1,
a plurality of left transverse slits extending from the left end of the main body toward the center and arranged to have a gap along the length of the instep; and
An instep protector characterized in that it is configured to further include; a plurality of right transverse slits extending from the right end of the main body toward the center and arranged to have a gap along the instep longitudinal direction.
According to claim 4,
An instep protector, characterized in that the left transverse slit and the right transverse slit are each formed with an expansion through hole capable of through-coupled shoelaces at the center end of the right transverse slit.
According to claim 4,
a left reinforcing rib formed between the plurality of left transverse slits and protruding from the left end of the main body toward the center; and
It is formed between the plurality of right transverse slits and extends from the right end of the main body toward the center side, and a right reinforcing rib protruding from the instep protector, characterized in that it is configured to further include.
According to claim 1,
An instep protector, characterized in that one or more upper through-holes are formed in the upper part of the main body portion through which a string can be through-coupled.
According to claim 1,
An instep protector, characterized in that a shock absorbing pad layer is formed on the rear surface of the body part.

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