Handy spur structure

Abstract

A handy spur structure including: a spur main body, which is a curved rigid body adapted to a configuration of a heel section of a rider's shoe / boot, the spur main body having two end sections each of which is formed with at least one strap slot, a strap being passable through the strap slots of the spur main body and fastened around an instep of the shoe / boot to secure the spur main body to the shoe / boot, the spur main body having at least one post outward protruding from a middle section of the spur main body; and a soft and elastic lining member disposed on an inner circumference of the spur main body. Multiple recessed / raised anti-slip stripes are formed on a surface of the lining member for keeping the spur structure from slipping on the shoe / boot and avoiding abrasion thereof.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to a handy spur structure, and more particularly to a spur structure, which is anti-slip and anti-wear and is not liable to abrade the surface of a shoe / boot.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]A conventional spur is secured to the heel of a rider's boot by means of a strap for contacting the belly of a horse. U.S. Pat. No. 7,552,576, entitled “spur with removable end piece”, discloses a spur for equitation. The spur includes a U-shaped main body and an end piece for contacting a portion of a body of an animal being ridden. The main body includes two arms terminating in ends. Each end has slots, through which a strap may be threaded for securing the spur to a rider's boot or shoe. The main body further includes a protruding post terminating in a flattened portion. The end piece is removably attached to the post. In use, the main body is fitted onto a heel section of the r...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]It is therefore a primary object of the present invention to provide an improved handy spur structure, which can increase friction force between the spur structure and a rider's shoe / boot to avoid slippage of the spur structure on the shoe / boot.

[0008]It is a further object of the present invention to provide the above improved handy spur structure in which a portion in contact with the shoe / boot has better anti-wear property so that the lifetime of the spur product is prolonged.

[0009]It is still a further object of the present invention to provide the above improved handy spur structure in which the portion in contact with the shoe / boot is soft and elastic so that the abrasion of the shoe / boot can be minimized.

[0011]In the above handy spur structure, multiple recessed / raised anti-slip stripes are formed on a surface of the lining member for keeping the spur structure from slipping on the shoe / boot and avoiding abrasion thereof.

Problems solved by technology

Such metal-made spur has a considerably heavy weight and is manufactured at higher cost.

Accordingly, the surface of the shoe or boot is very liable to be abraded by the spur under the friction.

As a result, in use of the spur, the spur tends to slip on the shoe or boot and displace or deflect away from its true position.

This will cause inconvenience in use of the spur.

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