EP0346624A2 - A spiked sport shoe for playing soccer and the like games - Google Patents
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- EP0346624A2 EP0346624A2 EP89108745A EP89108745A EP0346624A2 EP 0346624 A2 EP0346624 A2 EP 0346624A2 EP 89108745 A EP89108745 A EP 89108745A EP 89108745 A EP89108745 A EP 89108745A EP 0346624 A2 EP0346624 A2 EP 0346624A2
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
- A43C15/00—Non-skid devices or attachments
- A43C15/16—Studs or cleats for football or like boots
- A43C15/161—Studs or cleats for football or like boots characterised by the attachment to the sole
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
- A43B5/02—Football boots or shoes, i.e. for soccer, football or rugby
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- This invention relates to a sport shoe for playing soccer and the like games, being of a type which comprises a sole carrying a plurality of spikes removably attached thereto.
- a sport shoe for playing soccer and the like games comprising a sole carrying a plurality of spikes removably attached thereto, and being characterized in that it comprises for each spike a respective cylindrical socket formed in said sole, a wire stretched across said cylindrical socket and secured to the sole, and that each spike has a cylindrical tang matingly engageable in said respective cylindrical socket in the sole and provided with at least one angled slot extending across its lateral surface for substantially bayonet-like engagement with said wire.
- said cylindrical tang is a hollow construction with two angled slots located at diametrically opposite locations for bayonet-like engagement with said wire.
- a sport shoe for playing soccer and the like games which comprises a sole 2, e.g. a molded one from some suitable plastics, provided with a plurality of spikes, collectively indicated at 4.
- the sole 2 is formed with a corresponding plurality of cylindrical sockets 3, quite conventional in number and location, each socket being adapted to receive a respective one of the spikes 4 in a manner to be explained.
- a single wire would serve the plural sockets 3 and be encapsulated in the sole 2 during the sole molding process.
- Each spike 4 has a cylindrical tang 7 of hollow construction whose outside diameter is substantially equal to the inside diameter of its respective cylindrical socket 3 in which it will be matingly and pivotally engaged.
- the tang 7 is formed, at diametrically opposite locations thereon, with two angled sockets 8 which are identical with each other and dimensioned for bayonet-like engagement with the wire 5 stretched across its respective socket 3.
- the spike 4 has a centrally located frusto-conical portion 9 of a larger diameter which defines, in cooperation with the tang 7, a flat annular shoulder 10.
- the frusto-conical portion 9 has two flats 6 formed at diametrically opposite locations thereon for engagement by a wrench or the like tool for assembling and disassembling the spike 4 to/from the sole 2.
- each spike 4 would be mounted in its respective socket 3 to a bayonet fit, that is, the tang 7 of said spike 4 is first inserted into a cylindrical socket 3, then pushed to the bottom thereof so as to cause the wire 5 to become engaged with the starts of the oppositely located angle slots 8 past their angles 8a, and ultimately turned to a fully engaged position bayonet-fashion, thereby said wire 5 is finally set at the bottoms of said slots.
- the frusto-conical portion 9 of the spike 4 considered is driven in turn against the outer surface of the sole 2 to produce a slight elastic deformation in the latter.
- the sole With the spike 4 fully engaged in its respective socket 2, and the pressure force released therefrom, the sole return to its initial condition effectively contributes toward retaining the spike in its respective socket in an optimum manner, taking up any play therebetween.
- the sole will act as a pre-loaded spring on account of the elastic deformation undergone as a spike is being fitted bayonet-fashion in its socket.
- the spike mounting and replacement can be carried out in a most simple and ready manner, which advantage is achieved for a spike and sole manufacturing cost which is indeed modest and in all cases lower than has been afforded by the prior art.
Abstract
A shoe for soccer playing is disclosed whose sole (2) is provided with a plurality of sockets (3) adapted to receive respective spikes (4). Secured across each of the sockets (3) is a wire (5) with which the tang (7) of a spike (4) is engageable bayonet-fashion which is suitably slotted (8). The spike fitting and replacement are greatly facilitated and quickly performed.
Description
- This invention relates to a sport shoe for playing soccer and the like games, being of a type which comprises a sole carrying a plurality of spikes removably attached thereto.
- As is known, sport shoes of the above-noted variety require that the spikes be readily replaceable in a simple manner because, on the one side, they are liable to wear out in use within a short time, and on the other side, different design spikes are generally to be mounted to suit changing terrains.
- Quite popular are at present shoes wherein the spikes are thread-engaged into threaded sockets provided in the sole, which sole is therefore to incorporate metal inserts effective to provide threaded bores of appropriate dimensions.
- Such approaches, while bringing about some benefits, have the well-recognized drawback that they are relatively expensive and elaborate to make, and above all, that the threads are easily damaged such that the spikes become locked in their sockets and no longer removable therefrom.
- It is the primary object of this invention to provide a sport shoe as indicated, which has such construction and performance characteristics as to overcome the cited drawbacks with which the prior art is beset.
- This and other objects to become apparent hereinafter are achieved by a sport shoe for playing soccer and the like games, comprising a sole carrying a plurality of spikes removably attached thereto, and being characterized in that it comprises for each spike a respective cylindrical socket formed in said sole, a wire stretched across said cylindrical socket and secured to the sole, and that each spike has a cylindrical tang matingly engageable in said respective cylindrical socket in the sole and provided with at least one angled slot extending across its lateral surface for substantially bayonet-like engagement with said wire.
- Advantageously, according to a further aspect of this invention, said cylindrical tang is a hollow construction with two angled slots located at diametrically opposite locations for bayonet-like engagement with said wire.
- The features and advantages of a shoe for playing soccer and the like games, according to this invention, will become apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred, but not exclusive embodiment thereof, given with reference to the accompanying illustrative and non-limitative drawings.
- In the drawings:
- Figure 1 is a perspective bottom view of a sport shoe according to the invention, and
- Figures 2 and 3 are enlarged scale views showing in perspective a detail of Figure 1 in two different positions.
- With reference to the cited drawing views, generally indicated at 1 is a sport shoe for playing soccer and the like games, which comprises a sole 2, e.g. a molded one from some suitable plastics, provided with a plurality of spikes, collectively indicated at 4.
- The sole 2 is formed with a corresponding plurality of
cylindrical sockets 3, quite conventional in number and location, each socket being adapted to receive a respective one of thespikes 4 in a manner to be explained. - A
wire 5, secured to said sole 2, is stretched across eachsocket 3. - Advantageously, a single wire would serve the
plural sockets 3 and be encapsulated in the sole 2 during the sole molding process. - Each
spike 4 has acylindrical tang 7 of hollow construction whose outside diameter is substantially equal to the inside diameter of its respectivecylindrical socket 3 in which it will be matingly and pivotally engaged. Thetang 7 is formed, at diametrically opposite locations thereon, with twoangled sockets 8 which are identical with each other and dimensioned for bayonet-like engagement with thewire 5 stretched across itsrespective socket 3. - In addition, the
spike 4 has a centrally located frusto-conical portion 9 of a larger diameter which defines, in cooperation with thetang 7, a flatannular shoulder 10. - The frusto-
conical portion 9 has twoflats 6 formed at diametrically opposite locations thereon for engagement by a wrench or the like tool for assembling and disassembling thespike 4 to/from the sole 2. - Using said tool, each
spike 4 would be mounted in itsrespective socket 3 to a bayonet fit, that is, thetang 7 of saidspike 4 is first inserted into acylindrical socket 3, then pushed to the bottom thereof so as to cause thewire 5 to become engaged with the starts of the oppositely locatedangle slots 8 past theirangles 8a, and ultimately turned to a fully engaged position bayonet-fashion, thereby saidwire 5 is finally set at the bottoms of said slots. - By pushing the
tang 7 against the bottom of the cylindrical socket 2, the frusto-conical portion 9 of thespike 4 considered is driven in turn against the outer surface of the sole 2 to produce a slight elastic deformation in the latter. - With the
spike 4 fully engaged in its respective socket 2, and the pressure force released therefrom, the sole return to its initial condition effectively contributes toward retaining the spike in its respective socket in an optimum manner, taking up any play therebetween. As a result, the sole will act as a pre-loaded spring on account of the elastic deformation undergone as a spike is being fitted bayonet-fashion in its socket. - To replace a
spike 4 with another spike to a different design, one would proceed in the reverse order of the above. - On a sport shoe according to this invention, the spike mounting and replacement can be carried out in a most simple and ready manner, which advantage is achieved for a spike and sole manufacturing cost which is indeed modest and in all cases lower than has been afforded by the prior art.
Claims (8)
1. A sport shoe for playing soccer and the like games, comprising a sole (2) carrying a plurality of spikes (4) removably attached thereto, characterized in that it comprises for each spike (4) a respective cylindrical socket (3) formed in said sole (2), a wire (5) stretched across said cylindrical socket (3) and secured to the sole (2), and that each spike (4) has a cylindrical tang (7) matingly engageable in said respective cylindrical socket (3) in said sole (2) and provided with at least one angled slot (8) extending across its lateral surface for substantially bayonet-like engagement with said wire (5).
2. A sport shoe according to Claim 1, characterized in that said cylindrical tang (7) is hollow inside and provided, at diametrically opposite locations thereon, with two like angled slots (8) for bayonet-like engagement with said wire.
3. A sport shoe according to Claim 1, characterized in that, on each said spike (4), a frusto-conical portion (9) is formed which defines, in cooperation with said tang (7), an annular shoulder (10) for abutment against the outer surface of the sole (2).
4. A sport shoe according to Claim 1, characterized in that said wire (5) is a single wire shared by all of the plural cylindrical sockets (3) formed in said sole (2), said wire (5) being encapsulated in said sole (2) during the manufacturing process thereof.
5. A spike for sport shoes for playing soccer and the like games, characterized in that it comprises a cylindrical tang (7) having at least one angled slot (8) for bayonet-like engagement with a mating means (5) provided in the sole (2) of said shoe.
6. A spike for sport shoes according to Claim 5, characterized in that said cylindrical tang (7) is hollow inside and provided, at diametrically opposite locations thereon, with two like angled slots (8) for bayonet-like engagement with said mating means (5).
7. A sole for sport shoes for playing soccer and the like games, comprising a plurality of sockets for receiving a corresponding plurality of spikes, characterized in that it comprises a wire (5) secured in said sole (2) and stretched across each said cylindrical socket (3).
8. A sole for sport shoes according to Claim 7, characterized in that said wire (5) is a single wire shared by all of said plural cylindrical sockets (3), being encapsulated in said sole during the manufacturing process thereof.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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IT2143288U IT213793Z2 (en) | 1988-06-15 | 1988-06-15 | SPORT FOOTWEAR WITH FOOTBALL HEELS AND SIMILAR. |
IT2143288 | 1988-06-15 |
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EP0346624A2 true EP0346624A2 (en) | 1989-12-20 |
EP0346624A3 EP0346624A3 (en) | 1990-03-14 |
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EP89108745A Withdrawn EP0346624A3 (en) | 1988-06-15 | 1989-05-16 | A spiked sport shoe for playing soccer and the like games |
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PT (1) | PT90866A (en) |
Cited By (7)
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US5353009A (en) * | 1991-01-04 | 1994-10-04 | Csir | Communication system |
US5932336A (en) * | 1995-06-05 | 1999-08-03 | Acushnet Company | Shoe sole |
EP0998862A1 (en) * | 1998-11-02 | 2000-05-10 | adidas International B.V. | Studded shoe |
WO2004014170A2 (en) * | 2002-08-12 | 2004-02-19 | Softspikes, Llc | Quick release shoe cleat |
EP1728448A1 (en) | 2005-05-31 | 2006-12-06 | Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A. | An interchangeable stud structure for sports shoes |
US9055787B2 (en) | 2013-05-23 | 2015-06-16 | Under Armour, Inc. | Cleat for footwear |
US9113676B2 (en) | 2013-05-23 | 2015-08-25 | Under Armour, Inc. | Cleat for footwear |
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DE1959448U (en) * | 1964-07-21 | 1967-04-27 | Werner Froer | PLUG-IN FASTENING FOR INTERCHANGEABLE TREAD PARTS ON SHOES. |
US3417442A (en) * | 1967-02-24 | 1968-12-24 | Dzus Fastener Co | Quick release fasteners |
DE3134817A1 (en) * | 1981-09-03 | 1983-03-10 | Sportartikelfabrik Karl Uhl Gmbh, 7460 Balingen | Outsole for sports shoes, in particular baseball shoes |
DE3423363A1 (en) * | 1984-06-25 | 1986-01-02 | Gebrüder Goldschmidt Baubeschläge GmbH, 5628 Heiligenhaus | Shoe, in particular sports shoe, such as a football boot |
US4653970A (en) * | 1985-08-22 | 1987-03-31 | Multifastener Corporation | Quarter-turn fastener |
EP0261557A2 (en) * | 1986-09-23 | 1988-03-30 | Calzaturificio F.lli DANIELI S.p.A. | Sole structure for football and socker shoes |
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- 1988-06-15 IT IT2143288U patent/IT213793Z2/en active
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- 1989-05-16 EP EP89108745A patent/EP0346624A3/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1989-06-14 PT PT9086689A patent/PT90866A/en unknown
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DE1959448U (en) * | 1964-07-21 | 1967-04-27 | Werner Froer | PLUG-IN FASTENING FOR INTERCHANGEABLE TREAD PARTS ON SHOES. |
US3417442A (en) * | 1967-02-24 | 1968-12-24 | Dzus Fastener Co | Quick release fasteners |
DE3134817A1 (en) * | 1981-09-03 | 1983-03-10 | Sportartikelfabrik Karl Uhl Gmbh, 7460 Balingen | Outsole for sports shoes, in particular baseball shoes |
DE3423363A1 (en) * | 1984-06-25 | 1986-01-02 | Gebrüder Goldschmidt Baubeschläge GmbH, 5628 Heiligenhaus | Shoe, in particular sports shoe, such as a football boot |
US4653970A (en) * | 1985-08-22 | 1987-03-31 | Multifastener Corporation | Quarter-turn fastener |
EP0261557A2 (en) * | 1986-09-23 | 1988-03-30 | Calzaturificio F.lli DANIELI S.p.A. | Sole structure for football and socker shoes |
Cited By (14)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5353009A (en) * | 1991-01-04 | 1994-10-04 | Csir | Communication system |
US5932336A (en) * | 1995-06-05 | 1999-08-03 | Acushnet Company | Shoe sole |
US5987783A (en) * | 1995-06-05 | 1999-11-23 | Acushnet Company | Golf shoe having spike socket spine system |
EP0998862A1 (en) * | 1998-11-02 | 2000-05-10 | adidas International B.V. | Studded shoe |
US6301806B1 (en) | 1998-11-02 | 2001-10-16 | Adidas International B.V. | Detachable cleat system |
US6421937B2 (en) | 1998-11-02 | 2002-07-23 | Adidas International B.V. | Detachable cleat system |
WO2004014170A2 (en) * | 2002-08-12 | 2004-02-19 | Softspikes, Llc | Quick release shoe cleat |
WO2004014170A3 (en) * | 2002-08-12 | 2005-04-28 | Faris W Mcmullin | Quick release shoe cleat |
US6983556B2 (en) * | 2002-08-12 | 2006-01-10 | Softspikes, Llc | Quick release shoe cleat |
EP1728448A1 (en) | 2005-05-31 | 2006-12-06 | Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A. | An interchangeable stud structure for sports shoes |
US9055787B2 (en) | 2013-05-23 | 2015-06-16 | Under Armour, Inc. | Cleat for footwear |
US9113676B2 (en) | 2013-05-23 | 2015-08-25 | Under Armour, Inc. | Cleat for footwear |
US9480305B2 (en) | 2013-05-23 | 2016-11-01 | Under Armour, Inc. | Cleat for footwear |
US9498021B2 (en) | 2013-05-23 | 2016-11-22 | Under Armour, Inc. | Cleat for footwear |
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IT213793Z2 (en) | 1990-03-01 |
EP0346624A3 (en) | 1990-03-14 |
IT8821432V0 (en) | 1988-06-15 |
PT90866A (en) | 1989-12-29 |
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