Spike protection

Abstract

To improve the versatility of protective gear that protects shoe spikes from wear and tear. [Solution] The spike protector X protects the spike pins B provided on the sole A1 of a shoe A, and comprises a protective body 1 that is placed against the sole A1, the protective body 1 having a contact portion 11 that abuts against the sole A1 and a housing portion 12 that forms a housing space for housing the spike pins B, the contact portion 11 includes a mesh structure 111 that forms a mesh m through which the spike pins B pass, and the housing portion 12 forms a housing space s that communicates with the mesh m, thereby providing the spike protector X.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the protection of spike pins of shoes.

Background Art

[0002] In sports and other activities (such as track and field, soccer, baseball, golf, mountain climbing, etc.), shoes provided with spike pins are often used. These spike pins increase the frictional force from the ground and exhibit effects such as improving grip force and preventing slipping.

[0003] Spike pins cannot be applied to hard ground such as concrete, causing problems such as wear of the spike pins and damage to the ground. Therefore, users need to take measures such as removing the shoes, removing the spike pins, and protecting the spike pins at the timing before and after the activity.

[0004] Regarding the protection of spike pins, a protector described in Patent Document 1 is known. Such a protector is configured like a sandal and has a recess on its upper surface for accommodating the spike pins, so that the spikes can be protected without removing the shoes. However, since the position of the recess is fixed, the spike pins must be arranged at positions corresponding to the recess, resulting in poor versatility.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to improve the versatility of a protector for protecting the spike pins of shoes.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To solve the above problems, one embodiment of the present invention is a spike protector that protects the spike pins provided on the sole of a shoe, The shoe sole is fitted with a protective body, The protective body has a contact portion that contacts the sole of the shoe and a housing portion that forms a housing space for housing the spike pins. The contact portion includes a mesh structure that forms a mesh through which the spike pins pass, and the housing portion forms the housing space so as to communicate with the mesh.

[0008] With this configuration, regardless of where the spike pins are positioned, they will pass through one of the meshes formed by the mesh structure and be contained within the containment space. In other words, the versatility of the protective device can be improved.

[0009] Regarding the spike protection device of this embodiment, The aforementioned mesh structure is preferably formed of an elastic material.

[0010] With this configuration, even if a spike pin comes into contact with the mesh structure, the mesh structure deforms, allowing the spike pin to pass through the mesh. In other words, the versatility of the protective device can be further improved.

[0011] Regarding the spike protection device of this embodiment, The contact portion has a protruding portion that extends toward the sole side of the shoe, Preferably, the protruding portion is provided at the intersection of the mesh structure and is formed in a shape that is convex toward the sole side of the shoe.

[0012] With this configuration, even if a spike pin comes into contact with an intersection of the mesh structure, the spike pin will pass through the mesh, avoiding the protruding part. In other words, damage to the mesh structure caused by the spike pin piercing the intersection of the mesh structure can be prevented.

[0013] Regarding the spike protection device of this embodiment, The mesh structure is a mesh structure layer extending in the thickness direction of the protective body. Preferably, the mesh structure layer also serves as the accommodating portion by using the mesh itself as the accommodating space.

[0014] With such a configuration, the structure of the protective device can be simplified and productivity can be improved.

[0015] Regarding the spike protector of this embodiment, Preferably, the mesh structure layer is formed such that the mesh is exposed on the side opposite to the sole of the shoe.

[0016] With such a configuration, breathability is improved, and drying during rainy days or cleaning can be accelerated. Also, the protective body is lightened and becomes easier to carry.

[0017] Regarding the spike protector of this embodiment, Preferably, the mesh structure is provided on substantially the entire surface of the protective body on the sole side of the shoe.

[0018] With such a configuration, the versatility as a protective device can be further improved.

[0019] Regarding the spike protector of this embodiment, Preferably, the protective body is formed to be applied to substantially half of the front side or the rear side of the sole of the shoe.

[0020] With such a configuration, the protective body is miniaturized, and even when the protective body is applied, it becomes easier to store the shoe in a shoe box. Also, the protective body is lightened and becomes easier to carry.

Effects of the Invention

[0021] According to the present invention, the versatility of the protective device for protecting spike pins can be improved.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] [Figure 1]This is a perspective view of a spike protection device presented in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of the spike protection device in use as presented in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a plan view of a spike protection device presented in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a cross-sectional view of the spike protection device shown in Figure 3, taken along line IV-IV. [Figure 5] This is an explanatory diagram of the method of using the spike protective device presented in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is an explanatory diagram of the method of using the spike protective device presented in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is an explanatory diagram of the method of using the spike protective device presented in an embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0023] As one embodiment of the present invention, a spike protector X that protects the spike pins B provided on the sole A1 of shoe A is presented. The details of the spike protector X will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 4.

[0024] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the spike protector X is used by being placed against the sole A1 of shoe A, protecting the spike pins B by preventing them from coming into contact with the ground.

[0025] Shoe A can be any type of shoe, and in particular, it may be an athletic shoe. For example, shoe A may be a track and field shoe. In addition, shoe A may be a soccer shoe, baseball shoe, golf shoe, hiking boot, ski / snowboard boot, cycling shoe, etc.

[0026] Spike pin B may be an integrated spike pin with shoe A, or it may be a separate spike pin from shoe A. For example, spike pin B may be a track and field spike pin. In addition, spike pin B may be a soccer spike pin, a baseball spike pin, a golf spike pin, a mountaineering spike pin, a ski / snowboard spike pin, a cycling spike pin, etc.

[0027] In this embodiment, the spike pins B are provided on the front side (toe side) of the sole A1. The spike pins B may also be provided on the rear side (heel side) of the sole A1, or they may be provided throughout the entire sole.

[0028] The spike protector X includes a protective body 1 that is fitted to the sole A1. The protective body 1 is preferably formed in a shape that substantially follows the assumed sole A1, and is particularly preferably formed in a plate shape. The protective body 1 only needs to be formed to fit the portion of the sole A1 on which the assumed spike pins B are provided, that is, to the corresponding dimensions. In this embodiment, the protective body 1 is formed to fit approximately half of the front (toe) portion of the sole A1. The protective body 1 may also be formed to fit approximately half of the rear (heel) portion of the sole A1, or it may be formed to fit the entire sole.

[0029] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the protective body 1 has a contact portion 11 that abuts against the sole A1 of the shoe and a housing portion 12 that forms a housing space s in which the spike pins B are housed.

[0030] The contact portion 11 is provided on the shoe sole A1 side of the protective body 1. The contact portion 11 is formed so that the spike pin B is housed in the housing space s when it is in contact with the shoe sole A1.

[0031] In particular, the contact portion 11 includes a mesh structure 111 that forms a mesh m through which the spike pins B pass. As a result, when the contact portion 11 is in contact with the sole A1, the spike pins B pass through the mesh m and are housed in the housing space s. The mesh structure 111 is preferably provided so as a whole that substantially follows the in-plane direction of the assumed sole A1, but locally it does not have to follow the in-plane direction of the sole A1, and may be provided in a zigzag pattern, for example. The mesh structure 111 is preferably provided over a wide area on the sole A1 side of the protective body 1, and is particularly preferably provided over substantially the entire surface. The mesh structure 111 may be a periodic lattice structure or a non-periodic structure.

[0032] The mesh structure 111 is preferably made of an elastic material (such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber, silicone rubber, thermoplastic polyurethane, ethylene vinyl acetate, or polyvinyl chloride). Furthermore, the mesh structure 111 is preferably formed in a convex shape toward the sole A1 side, and in particular, it is preferably formed so that the end faces are cylindrical. The dimensions of the mesh m may be set arbitrarily, but it is preferably set to be approximately equivalent to the dimensions of the assumed spike pins B.

[0033] The contact portion 11 has a protruding portion 112 that protrudes toward the sole side of shoe A. The protruding portions 112 are provided at the intersections of the mesh structure 111. Preferably, the protruding portions 112 are provided at all intersections of the mesh structure 111, but depending on the assumed position of the spike pin B, they may be provided at at least one or three intersections of the mesh structure 111. If the mesh structure 111 is a grid structure, at least one protruding portion 112 may be provided for each grid. Preferably, the protruding portions 112 are formed in a shape that is convex toward the sole A1 side, and in particular, it is preferable that the end face is formed to include a hemispherical or semiellipsoidal surface.

[0034] The housing section 12 is formed so that the spike pin B is housed in the housing space s when the contact section 11 is in contact with the sole A1. The housing section 12 is located on the side opposite to the sole A1 relative to the contact section 11.

[0035] In particular, the housing section 12 forms a housing space s that communicates with the mesh m. As a result, with the contact section 11 in contact with the sole A1, the spike pin B passes through the mesh m and is housed in the housing space s. The housing space s may be a space that communicates with one mesh m, or a space that communicates with multiple mesh m. Multiple housing spaces s may be formed. The housing section 12 is preferably formed in a substantially cylindrical or substantially box shape.

[0036] In this embodiment, the mesh structure 111 is a mesh structure layer extending in the thickness direction of the protective body 1. This mesh structure layer also serves as a housing portion 12 by using the mesh m itself as a housing space s. It is preferable that this mesh structure layer is formed so that the mesh m is exposed on the side opposite to the sole A1, that is, it is formed over the entire thickness direction of the protective body 1. This mesh structure layer may consist of one mesh structure or may consist of multiple mesh structures.

[0037] A more specific configuration of this embodiment is that the mesh structure layer, as the mesh structure 111, includes a first mesh structure 1111 and a second mesh structure 1112. The first mesh structure 1111 is formed as a grid structure with squares as meshes m and has wall surfaces in the thickness direction of the protective body 1. The second mesh structure 1112 is formed so as to connect the diagonals of the meshes m from the intersection of the first mesh structure 1111 and so as to be slightly directed toward the sole A1 side. Here, the protruding portion 112 is provided at the intersection of the second mesh structure 1112, that is, at the center of the meshes m of the first mesh structure 1111.

[0038] The protective body 1 may have a wall portion 13 that surrounds the side edges. The wall portion 13 encloses the contact portion 11 and the housing portion 12 together. The wall portion 13 may also serve as the housing portion 12 by forming the housing space s itself.

[0039] The spike protective device X preferably includes a fastening means 2 for securing the protective body 1 to the shoe A. In this embodiment, the fastening means 2 is a belt with hook-and-loop fastener. The fastening means 2 may be detachable from the protective body 1. The spike protective device X equipped with the fastening means 2 can be used as so-called overshoes.

[0040] In this embodiment, the spike protector X is used as follows, as shown in Figures 5-7 (partial cross-sectional view of VV in Figure 3).

[0041] The user places the protective body 1 of the spike protector X onto the sole A1 of shoe A. At this time, the spike pins B pass through the mesh m and are housed in the storage space s, and the sole A1 comes into contact with the contact portion 11, in particular the protruding portion 112. Here, due to the configuration of the mesh structure 111, no matter where the spike pins B are located on the sole A1, there is a mesh m at a corresponding position, and the spike pins B pass through the mesh m. Furthermore, even if the spike pins B come into contact with the protruding portion 112, the protruding portion 112 is formed in a shape that is convex toward the sole A1, so the spike pins pass through the mesh while avoiding the protruding portion 112. Furthermore, even if the spike pins B come into contact with the mesh structure 111, the mesh structure 111 is made of an elastic material and is formed in a shape that is convex toward the sole A1, so the spike pins pass through the mesh m while avoiding the mesh structure 111.

[0042] In this configuration, the protective body 1 is formed to fit approximately half of the front (toe) portion of the sole A1, making the overall design compact and easily storeable in a shoe bag, for example. Furthermore, since the mesh m (storage space s) is exposed on the opposite side from the sole A1, it dries quickly even when wet in rainy weather or during washing. Additionally, with the protective body 1 fixed to the shoe A by the fixing means 2, it is possible to move around while wearing the shoe A.

[0043] The embodiments described above are just examples of the present invention, and it is possible to implement the invention by changing the configuration, shape, dimensions, materials, or mounting method of the embodiments to other forms. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0044] 1: Protective body 11: Contact part 111: Mesh structure 112: Protruding section 12: Containment Unit X: Spike protection A: Shoes A1:Sole B: Spike pins m: mesh s: Containment space

Claims

1. This is a spike protector that protects the spike pins on the sole of a shoe. The shoe sole is fitted with a protective body, The protective body has a contact portion that contacts the sole of the shoe and a housing portion that forms a housing space for housing the spike pins. The contact portion includes a mesh structure that forms a mesh through which the spike pins pass, The aforementioned storage section forms the storage space so as to be in communication with the mesh. Spike protection gear.

2. The aforementioned mesh structure is formed of an elastic material. The spike protection device according to claim 1.

3. The contact portion has a protruding portion that extends toward the sole side of the shoe, The aforementioned protruding portion is provided at the intersection of the mesh structure and is formed in a shape that is convex toward the sole side. The spike protection device according to claim 1.

4. The aforementioned mesh structure is a mesh structure layer extending in the thickness direction of the protective body, The mesh structure layer also serves as the housing section by using the mesh itself as the housing space. The spike protection device according to claim 1.

5. The mesh structure layer is formed such that the mesh is exposed on the side opposite to the sole of the shoe. The spike protection device according to claim 4.

6. The mesh structure is provided over substantially the entire surface of the sole side of the protective body. The spike protection device according to claim 1.

7. The protective body is formed to be applied to approximately half of the front or rear portion of the sole of the shoe. A spike protector according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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