Cleaning device for shoe soles, preferably for climbing shoe soles

Abstract

Cleaning device for shoe soles, preferably for climbing shoe soles, comprising a cleaning element (2) with at least one wiping surface (12), wherein the cleaning element (2) is suitable and / or configured to be detachably attached by means of a fastening device (3) to a leg area, preferably a lower leg area (24), of a leg of a person (23) in such a way that a shoe sole of a shoe worn on the other leg can be cleaned by contact with the wiping surface (12).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a cleaning device for shoe soles, preferably for climbing shoe soles.

[0002] Surefootedness plays a crucial role in climbing, and this depends largely on the cleanliness and dryness of climbing shoe soles. Dirty and / or damp soles can significantly impair grip on rock and artificial climbing walls, increasing the risk of slipping and uncontrolled falls. Especially on challenging routes and in difficult conditions, even slightly dirty soles can compromise the necessary stability and precision.

[0003] While the market offers a range of cleaning products and methods, these are usually designed to be carried separately and applied before or after climbing. Such cleaning elements typically include hand brushes, cloths, or special mats that the climber must laboriously unpack and use manually. This process requires additional time and attention because it occurs largely independently of climbing movements, thus creating an unnatural break point. This can be impractical and obstructive, especially in situations where continuous movement is crucial.

[0004] Furthermore, carrying separate cleaning tools increases the strain, as the climber has to carry additional weight and safely stow the tools while climbing. In emergencies or during spontaneous route adjustments, there is often no opportunity to manually clean the soles, which can further increase the risk of unexpected slips.

[0005] The object of the invention is therefore to propose a cleaning device for shoe soles, preferably for climbing shoe soles, which makes it possible to clean shoe soles effectively and conveniently before, after and during climbing.

[0006] This problem is solved by the features of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are claimed in the dependent claims.

[0007] The invention relates to a cleaning device for shoe soles, preferably for climbing shoe soles, comprising a cleaning element with at least one contact or wiping surface (hereinafter referred to only as wiping surface for the sake of simplicity), wherein the cleaning element is suitable and / or configured to be releasably fastened by means of a fastening device to a leg region, preferably to a lower leg region, of a leg of a person in such a way that a shoe sole of a shoe worn on the other leg or on the foot of the other leg can be cleaned by contact with the wiping surface, preferably by wiping on the wiping surface.

[0008] This attachment allows for continuous cleaning of the shoe soles without additional handling and facilitates, for example, the climbing process by directly integrating it into the natural movement pattern. This eliminates the need to wear separate cleaning elements, increasing comfort and safety.

[0009] The invention is particularly suitable for climbing, as it allows climbing shoe soles to be cleaned directly on the lower leg in any position and situation. Climbers often only realize during the ascent that their soles need cleaning. The ability to use this device without prior preparation or planning improves flexibility in dealing with changing conditions and unexpected dirt or moisture that may occur during climbing. For climbers, this means that the cleaning option is available at any time, without requiring additional space or a dedicated location. This is particularly valuable in situations where stable positioning is limited and quick sole cleaning is required.

[0010] When climbing, the largest possible contact area between the wall and the hands and feet is necessary for a secure grip. When using the cleaning device, both hands and one foot can remain in safe contact with the wall. This increases protection against falls compared to conventional methods, which usually require at least one hand to be removed from the rock in addition to the foot.

[0011] The cleaning device is also designed to allow continuous cleaning of the shoe soles without any additional effort or special handling. In climbing, where flow and rhythm of movement are crucial, the climber remains fully focused on their movements and technique, as cleaning occurs intuitively and without conscious interruption.

[0012] By cleaning climbing shoe soles directly and frequently, the friction between the sole and the rock surface can be permanently optimized. Clean soles provide better grip, significantly reducing the risk of an unexpected slip or fall due to dirt or moisture on the sole. This increases safety and confidence on difficult passages and challenging routes.

[0013] Compared to traditional cleaning methods, which often require separate tools or materials, the climber remains unburdened and without additional gear. This makes the entire climbing process less stressful, especially on longer trips or challenging multi-pitch routes where reducing weight and equipment is advantageous.

[0014] The product also increases protection against slipping in bouldering, which involves climbing at jumping height. Climbers often walk in their climbing shoes from passage to passage on the same climbing crag or from boulder to boulder. This causes dirt or moisture from the ground to cling to the soles of their shoes. This dirt often cannot be effectively removed because, in the spontaneous nature of trying different routes, people forget to carry standard cleaning supplies. The invention is always worn by the climber and can therefore be used at any time, increasing grip on the wall without interrupting the spontaneity of bouldering.

[0015] In summary, the device offers an effective solution for cleaning shoe soles, especially climbing shoe soles, as it represents a significant improvement for overall climbing safety and performance. By integrating the cleaning function into the climbing process, the process becomes seamless and climber-friendly, which is particularly beneficial for bouldering and challenging, long climbing routes.

[0016] According to a particularly preferred development, the cleaning element, when attached to the leg and viewed in the longitudinal direction of the leg, extends at least over a portion of a person's lower leg area, preferably from the ankle to below the knee area. The extended coverage of the lower leg allows for a more comprehensive cleaning surface, which optimizes cleaning effectiveness and also helps clean shoe soles quickly and efficiently.

[0017] According to a particularly preferred development, the cleaning element, when attached to the leg and viewed in the circumferential direction of the leg, extends at least over a portion of the lower leg area of ​​a person, preferably at least a quarter of the lower leg circumference. A larger width of the cleaning element allows for a larger contact surface for wiping and facilitates cleaning due to more flexible positioning of the foot.

[0018] For example, cleaning devices can be offered as sales items in three sizes, for example large (L), medium (M) and small (S), for example with lengths of approximately 30 cm for L, 28 cm for M and 25 cm for S. Accordingly, suitable upper widths are approximately 26 cm for L, 23 cm for M and 20 cm for S and lower widths of approximately 17 cm for L, 14 cm for M and 11 cm for S. However, this is only an example.

[0019] According to another particularly preferred development, the cleaning element has a shape adapted to the anatomy of a lower leg region, with regions of varying widths, preferably a conically tapered diamond shape, relative to a state when attached to the leg and viewed in the longitudinal direction of the leg. Preferably, the cleaning element has a greater width in an upper region than in an opposite lower region, relative to a state when attached to the leg and viewed in the longitudinal direction of the leg. The anatomically adapted shape maximizes user-friendliness by offering a comfortable fit and optimally conforming to the lower leg.

[0020] In principle, the cleaning element can be designed as a single layer, preferably from a single material and / or in one piece. This means that the cleaning element can be made entirely or essentially entirely from a single material, for example, from a woven material or a looped fabric, which will be explained in more detail below. Although a cleaning element designed in this way is very simple and inexpensive to manufacture and also functions well, it may often be desirable to adapt the cleaning element even better to the individual circumstances of a person, for example, a climber.For this reason, according to a particularly preferred alternative development, the cleaning element is multi-layered and has a plurality of layers, wherein at least one lower layer facing the leg when attached to the leg and at least one upper wiping layer facing away from the leg when attached to the leg, which upper wiping layer forms or has the wiping surface, are provided. The multi-layer structure enables each layer to be optimally adapted to its specific function. The outer layer facing the dirt can be specially designed for the wiping function so that it can effectively remove dirt and moisture. The inner layer facing the leg can be optimized to wick sweat and moisture away from the leg, thereby ensuring a comfortable fit.This targeted separation of functions ensures more efficient cleaning and at the same time high comfort and better skin compatibility during climbing.

[0021] According to a particularly preferred specific development, the at least one lower layer or at least one of the lower layers is designed to be air-permeable, at least in some areas. The air permeability of the lower layer promotes ventilation, reduces moisture accumulation, and thus improves comfort while climbing.

[0022] According to a particularly preferred development, the at least one lower layer or at least one of the lower layers is formed by an air-permeable mesh layer, preferably a cotton mesh layer. A mesh fabric supports the removal of heat and moisture in a technically simple and controllable manner and offers a comfortable wearing experience over longer periods of time by allowing the skin to breathe. Alternatively or additionally, a spacer fabric can also be provided or used for this function. In this context, a spacer fabric refers to a textile material consisting of two or more layers held at a certain distance from one another by threads or fibers. These connecting elements create an air space between the layers, which enables better air circulation and thus promotes the removal of heat and moisture.

[0023] According to a particularly preferred development, the upper stripping layer is formed, at least in part, by a layer of looped fabric, preferably by a layer of terry cloth material, most preferably bamboo viscose and / or cotton fibers and / or high-twist microfibers. Looped fabrics made of terry cloth, such as bamboo viscose and cotton terry cloth, are particularly absorbent and durable, making them ideal for absorbing moisture and dirt. These materials also offer a soft and pleasant surface that increases wearing comfort. High-twist microfibers further enhance cleaning performance because their dense structure increases surface friction, allowing even fine dirt particles to be efficiently removed.

[0024] For particularly simple production, the upper stripping layer can be made of the same material and / or in one piece, i.e., for example, it can be made continuously or entirely from a single material, preferably from a looped fabric, for example from high-twist microfibers. According to a particularly preferred alternative development, however, it is provided that the upper stripping layer has at least two surface regions with different surface structures, preferably formed from different fabric materials. An embodiment is preferred in which a first surface region has a moisture-transporting surface structure and a second surface region has a moisture-storing surface structure, wherein the second surface region stores the moisture for longer than the first surface region.In this context, a moisture-transporting surface structure is understood to be a moisture-storing surface structure with a short storage period. This means a surface structure that efficiently absorbs moisture but also releases it relatively quickly into the ambient air and thus dries. This can be achieved, for example, by a porous fiber structure that is relatively smooth for a moisture-storing material. In contrast, the second surface area with its moisture-storing surface structure can, for example, have a high fiber density and a porous fiber structure, thus providing long-term moisture storage. The combination of different materials optimizes cleaning, as short- and long-term moisture-storing areas are specifically tailored to different types of soiling and levels of moisture.

[0025] According to a specific and particularly preferred development in this regard, the upper stripping layer is a layer made of a looped fabric, preferably a terry cloth layer, and has at least two surface areas made of a different looped fabric material, preferably terry cloth material. It is preferably provided that the first surface area is formed by a moisture-transporting material, preferably bamboo viscose, and the second surface area is formed by a material that, in contrast, stores moisture for a longer period of time, preferably cotton. This makes it possible for the first surface area to be formed by a moisture-transporting or briefly moisture-storing material, i.e., an absorbent but also quickly drying material, such as bamboo viscose, and the second surface area to be formed by a long-term moisture-storing material, such as cotton.The use of bamboo viscose as an absorbent yet quick-drying material ensures that moisture is quickly absorbed and then wicked away, keeping the surface essentially dry for a long time, increasing residue-free drying and cleaning efficiency. Cotton, such as cotton terry cloth, on the other hand, serves as a moisture-retaining material and can absorb and bind water or dirt particles well. This combination makes it possible to wipe off coarse dirt while simultaneously absorbing residual moisture, thereby improving the overall cleaning effect. Furthermore, by moistening the cotton terry cloth, for example, it is possible to remove dust from shoe soles by wiping it with a damp cloth and then drying it with the help of the bamboo viscose area in at least one uniform motion.The term "at least one" here means that it is preferable to perform the cleaning process in a single, smooth movement. However, several movements may of course be necessary without loss of function, depending, for example, on the arrangement of the surface areas of a wiping area, if they are arranged vertically to one another. Bamboo viscose and cotton are not only functionally very effective, but also widely available and inexpensive. Bamboo viscose, which quickly wicks away moisture and thus ensures a predominantly dry wiping surface, is relatively inexpensive to produce. Cotton, on the other hand, is also inexpensive and readily available, can retain moisture well, and thus absorbs dirt and wetness.The combination of these two materials makes it possible to increase cleaning performance while keeping costs low and materials easy to obtain.

[0026] According to another particularly preferred embodiment, the individual layers are detachably connected to one another, preferably by means of hook-and-loop fasteners and / or buttons. The ability to detachably connect the layers facilitates maintenance and cleaning of the stripping layer and allows the user to easily replace or adapt the materials.

[0027] According to a particularly preferred development, the stripping surface can also be provided with at least one stripping element that is suitable and / or configured to remove dirt from a shoe sole and / or to collect stripped-off dirt. A special stripping element on or at the stripping surface improves the efficiency of dirt removal, as it effectively removes and / or collects the dirt.

[0028] According to a particularly preferred development, the at least one stripping element is formed by at least one dirt pocket that is suitable and / or configured to collect stripped-off dirt in its interior. The dirt pocket not only enables clean storage and removal of at least some of the removed dirt, but also ensures that dirt does not transfer from the sole of the climbing shoe to the climbing holds. This reduces the risk of the climber or other persons becoming slippery due to dirt carried onto the wall by the shoes, thus endangering subsequent climbers. This preserves the original rock structure and its natural surface, which supports the flow of climbing and increases safety.

[0029] According to a particularly preferred development, the dirt pocket has at least one pocket opening, the pocket opening edge region of which has a free scraping edge that is suitable and / or configured to scrape off dirt as it slides over it. This free scraping edge refers to the part of the opening edge that protrudes beyond the scraping surface and is thus not integrated into it. This design creates a scraping edge that is particularly effective for removing larger dirt particles and improves the overall cleaning process.

[0030] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the free wiping edge is designed to be elastically resilient. This means that the free wiping edge, or the wiping edge formed by it, can have elastically resilient properties. Specifically, this means that generally only a portion of the wiped-off dirt is collected inside the dirt pocket, while the other portion of the dirt accumulates during the wiping movement on the free wiping edge of the dirt pocket, which moves along with the shoe in the wiping direction. This accumulated dirt returns to its original position after the dirt pocket loses contact with the shoe sole and is dynamically flung away from the dirt pocket by this automatic return of the free wiping edge.

[0031] Alternatively or additionally, a scraper profile, preferably a rubber lip, most preferably an elastic rubber lip, can be arranged on the free scraper edge of the dirt pocket. A scraper profile, such as a rubber lip, enhances the scraping function of the scraper edge and ensures more intensive contact with the shoe sole, making it easier to remove stubborn dirt.

[0032] According to a particularly preferred development, it can also be provided that the stripping surface for forming the at least one dirt pocket has a longitudinal fold, preferably a longitudinal fold sewn by a longitudinal seam, which, with respect to the fastened state on the leg, is sewn at the upper edge by an upper dart and at the lower edge by a lower dart. The longitudinal fold enables simple and cost-effective production and structuring of the at least one dirt pocket. This construction offers a quick and efficient way of forming one or more pockets without the need for additional materials or complex processing steps.

[0033] According to a particularly preferred development, the longitudinal fold has at least one additional dart located between the upper dart and the lower dart to form a plurality of dirt pockets extending longitudinally along a leg. The additional dart serves to clearly divide the longitudinal fold into a plurality of stable dirt pockets along the leg. This arrangement improves structural integrity and prevents unwanted bulging or deformation of the pockets during use. As a result, the cleaning function of the wiper surface is maintained even during intensive movement, and the dirt-receiving areas remain optimally defined and functional.

[0034] According to a particularly preferred development, it is provided that the fastening device, in particular for a direct arrangement of the cleaning element on a lower leg region, has at least one fastening element, preferably at least one belt strap and / or Velcro fastener and / or elastomer band, arranged on cleaning element regions spaced apart from one another, based on a state fastened to the leg and viewed in the longitudinal direction of the leg, which is suitable and / or configured to encompass a lower leg region of a person and to releasably fix the cleaning element on the lower leg region, wherein it is preferably provided that in the case of a single fastening element, the fastening element is fixed to the cleaning element and in the case of two fastening elements, these can be connected to one another.Such a fastening system enables a non-slip, stable attachment and contributes to safety and efficiency when climbing, as the cleaning element is firmly fixed and easy to attach.

[0035] According to a particularly preferred development of this, it is provided that in an intermediate region between the spaced-apart cleaning element regions, preferably in the intermediate region between the upper cleaning element region and the lower cleaning element region, at least one further fastening element, preferably at least one belt strap and / or Velcro fastener and / or elastomer band, is arranged, which is suitable and / or configured to encompass a lower leg region of a person and to releasably secure the cleaning element to the lower leg region, wherein it is preferably provided that in the case of a single fastening element, the fastening element is attached to the cleaning element and in the case of two fastening elements, these can be connected to one another. Multiple fastening points ensure even more convenient, individual adaptation to the lower leg region.

[0036] According to a particularly preferred development, the fastening device, in particular for indirect attachment of the cleaning element to a person's lower leg area, is suitable and / or configured to be releasably or permanently attached to a trouser leg. Flexible attachment to the trouser leg allows the cleaning element to be integrated into the clothing, thus expanding the possible uses. Accordingly, according to a particularly preferred embodiment, the cleaning element is integrated into the trouser leg, thus forming the trousers as part of the cleaning device.

[0037] According to an alternative embodiment, the cleaning element can be provided with at least one fastening element, preferably loops and / or buckles and / or hook-and-loop elements, which are suitable and / or configured to be releasably connected to a counter-element assigned to the trouser side. This provides a quick and easily releasable connection, allowing the cleaning element to be flexibly adapted to different trouser types without permanent modifications.

[0038] Furthermore, the invention relates to a set comprising several, in particular two, cleaning devices as described above. This provides a sales unit that provides a cleaning device for both legs.

[0039] According to a particularly preferred development, the set comprises a cleaning device for a person's left lower leg area and a cleaning device for a person's right lower leg area. The design for left and right lower legs allows for individual adjustment to the legs. Alternatively, however, it can also be provided that a first and second cleaning device are configured to be attached to both a person's left and right lower leg area. Incorrect attachment is thus reliably prevented.

[0040] Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail by way of example only with reference to a drawing.

[0041] They show: Fig. 1 a top layer on a cleaning device with an upper stripping layer, which is designed here as a terry cloth layer, Fig. 2 a plan view of a lower fabric layer as a spacer layer of the cleaning device according to Fig. 1, Fig. 3 a stylized climber with two cleaning devices attached to the front of his lower legs, Fig. 4 the climber after Fig. 3 in a rear view, Fig. 5 an embodiment of a modified cleaning device with a fastening device on the lower leg of climbing trousers, Fig. 6 shows a further embodiment of a cleaning device, and Fig. 7 the cleaning device according to Fig. 6 when attached to the climber’s left lower leg.

[0042] In Fig. 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of a cleaning device 1 for, for example, climbing shoe soles, with a cleaning element 2 designed in the manner of a cleaning mat and / or scraper mat and with a fastening device 3, which here is formed merely by way of example from an upper belt strap 4 and a lower belt strap 5 with end-side, associated buckles 6, 7.

[0043] The cleaning element 2 has an exemplary diamond shape, with a length 8 corresponding to the length of a climber's lower leg, for example 30 cm, an upper width 9, for example approximately 26 cm corresponding to half the upper lower leg circumference of a climber, and a lower width 10, for example approximately 17 cm corresponding to half the lower leg circumference of a climber's lower lower leg area.

[0044] In this embodiment, the cleaning element 2 is designed in two layers with at least one lower fabric layer 11 as a spacer fabric, preferably as a cotton mesh fabric, in particular for air circulation over the skin. This lower fabric layer 11 is in Fig. 2 is shown separately, whereby the upper webbing 4 and the lower webbing 5 are also firmly connected to the lower fabric layer 11 in the finished state and in the example case shown here.

[0045] As from Fig. 1, an upper stripping layer, here for example a terry cloth layer, is firmly attached to the lower fabric layer 11, which forms a stripping surface 12.

[0046] The upper wiping layer or wiping surface 12 in the form of an exemplary terry cloth layer here has two surface areas with different terry cloth materials, wherein here, for example, a first surface area 13 is made of a terry cloth material made of bamboo viscose, which forms a surface that quickly releases moisture and retains little moisture. A second surface area 14 (more closely hatched) is made, for example, of a terry cloth material made of cotton and can form a moist wiping surface in which water and moisture can be stored. The two surface areas 13 and 14 are here, by way of example and preferably, arranged one above the other as seen in the vertical direction x, so that the first surface area 13 lies above the second surface area 14.In principle, any other arrangement of the surface areas 13 and 14 is possible, for example next to each other or vice versa, i.e. the second surface area 14 is located, with respect to the vertical direction x, above the first surface area 13, to name just a few further possible examples.

[0047] In this embodiment, the lower fabric layer 11 and the upper stripping layer or stripping surface 12 are firmly and permanently connected, for example by sewing, but can also be detachably connected to each other (see Fig. 6 and Fig. 7).

[0048] It is evident in the embodiment according to Fig. 1, a longitudinal fold 15 is formed by means of a longitudinal seam 16 with a plurality of darts, here, for example, an upper dart 17, a lower dart 18, and with darts 19, 20 in between. By way of example only, the longitudinal fold 15 in conjunction with the darts forms three (here from the left) open dirt pockets 21, each of which has a free wiping edge 22 that forms a wiping edge when the shoe sole is being cleaned. This allows for the removal of coarser-grained sole contaminants, in particular, which may also be at least temporarily absorbed in the dirt pockets 21. The free wiping edge 22, or the wiping edge formed thereby, preferably has elastically resilient properties.Specifically, this means that generally only a portion of the dirt stripped off is collected inside the dirt pockets 21, while the other portion of the dirt accumulates during the stripping movement on the free stripping edge 22 of the dirt pockets 21, which moves along with the shoe in the stripping direction, wherein this accumulated dirt returns to its starting position after the dirt pockets 21 lose contact with the shoe sole and is dynamically thrown away from the respective dirt pocket 21 by this automatic return of the free stripping edge 22.

[0049] In similar exemplary embodiments, two or more spaced-apart longitudinal folds 15 may also be provided. Embodiments with an upper stripping layer comprising only a uniform terry cloth material as a simple solution are also possible.

[0050] In the Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 schematically shows a person 23 or a climber who already has a cleaning device 1 on each leg or lower leg area 24 according to Fig. 1. From the Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 shows that the straps 4 and 5 are looped around the lower leg areas 24 and connected to the buckles 6 and 7 for a stable, non-slip fit. The upper stripping layer or stripping surface 12 is directed forward and clearly covers only the front lower leg area.

[0051] The simple cleaning process of a shoe sole 25 is in Fig. 3 is illustrated in principle using a right climbing shoe: By bending the right leg 27, the right climbing shoe 26 with its sole 25 easily and comfortably reaches the area of ​​the upper scraping layer or scraping surface 12 on the left leg 28. Using scraping movements, soiling from the sole can be easily and efficiently removed. These movements can be easily performed without the aid of the hands while climbing.

[0052] In Fig. 5, the fastening device 3 is made of Fig. 1, which is essentially formed by the straps 4 and 5 and the buckles 6 and 7, supplemented by an upper loop 29 and a lower loop 30 on a trouser leg 31 of a modified pair of climbing trousers 32. The straps 4 and 5 can be inserted through the loops 29 and 30, whereby a cleaning element 2 is held in the loops 29 and 30 not only by the tensioning effect of the straps 4, 5 but also by an additional positive fit. This can, if necessary, provide a relatively loose and comfortable hold of the cleaning element 2 on the lower leg area 24 of a climber or a person 23.

[0053] In the Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 shows a further embodiment of the cleaning device 1 with a largely identical structure and the same function as the embodiment according to Fig. 1, so that like parts are provided with the same reference numerals. The embodiment according to Fig. 6 also has the function of a cleaning element 2 with a lower fabric layer 11 as a spacer fabric, preferably as a cotton mesh fabric, in particular for air circulation.

[0054] The cleaning element 2 also has a second upper stripping layer or stripping surface 12, which is designed here as a terry cloth layer and which, according to the above statements in connection with Fig. 1. The stripping layer or stripping surface 12 is in this embodiment according to Fig. 6 is detachably connected to the lower fabric layer 11 and can thus also be removed for cleaning purposes from a lower fabric layer 11 attached to the lower leg area, as can be seen from Fig. 7 is evident.

[0055] This connection can be made here by means of Velcro strips 33 on the upper stripping layer or stripping surface 12 and associated Velcro counter-supports on the lower fabric layer 11, whereby their position and arrangement can be varied depending on the circumstances.

[0056] The straps 4 and 5 with their buckles 6 and 7 are in the design according to Fig. 1 preferably canvas straps. Alternatively, these straps 4 and 5 can be used in the embodiment according to Fig. 6 can be designed as rubber bands, which can also have Velcro elements at the ends, which, after wrapping around a lower leg, can interact with counter elements on the back of the lower fabric layer 11 for a holding purpose.

[0057] Both the embodiment of the cleaning device 1 according to Fig. 1, if necessary with the supplementary fastening device 3 according to Fig. 5, as well as the modified embodiment according to Fig.6 enable effective cleaning of a climbing shoe sole, which can be carried out comfortably even during a climbing session without great effort and without hindrance. List of reference symbols 1 cleaning device 2 cleaning element 3 Fastening device 4 upper strap 5 lower webbing 6 upper buckle 7 lower buckle 8 Length 9 upper width 10 lower width 11 lower fabric layer 12 Scraper surface 13 first area 14 second area 15 Longitudinal fold 16 Longitudinal seam 17 upper dart 18 lower dart 19 intermediate darts 20 intermediate darts 21 pockets 22 Scraper edge 23 people 24 Lower leg area 25 shoe sole 26 right climbing shoe 27 right leg 28 left leg 29 upper loop 30 lower loop 31 trouser leg 32 trousers 33 Velcro straps 34 Velcro counter supports

Claims

[1] Cleaning device for shoe soles, preferably for climbing shoe soles, comprising a cleaning element (2) with at least one wiping surface (12), wherein the cleaning element (2) is suitable and / or configured to be releasably fastened by means of a fastening device (3) to a leg region, preferably to a lower leg region (24), of a leg of a person (23) in such a way that a shoe sole of a shoe worn on the other leg can be cleaned by contact with the wiping surface (12). [2] Cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized by that the cleaning element (2), in relation to a state fastened to the leg and viewed in the longitudinal direction of the leg, extends at least over a part of the lower leg region (24) of a person (23), preferably from the ankle to below a knee region. [3] Cleaning device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized bythat the cleaning element (2), in relation to a state fastened to the leg and viewed in the circumferential direction of the leg, extends at least over a part of the lower leg region (24) of a person (23), preferably at least a quarter of the lower leg circumference. [4] Cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized by that the cleaning element (2) has a shape adapted to the anatomy of a lower leg region with, in relation to a state fastened to the leg and viewed in the longitudinal direction of the leg, regions of different widths, preferably a conically tapered diamond shape, wherein it is preferably provided that the cleaning element, in relation to a state fastened to the leg and viewed in the longitudinal direction of the leg, has a greater width (9) in an upper region of the cleaning element (2) than in an opposite lower region (10). [5] Cleaning device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the cleaning element is formed in one layer, preferably made of the same material and / or in one piece. [6] Cleaning device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by in that the cleaning element (2) is designed in multiple layers and has a plurality of layers, wherein at least one lower layer (11) facing the leg, relative to the attached state on the leg, and at least one upper stripping layer facing away from the leg, relative to the attached state on the leg, which forms or has the stripping surface (12), are provided. [7] Cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized by that the at least one lower layer (11) or at least one of the lower layers (11) is designed to be air-permeable at least in some regions. [8] Cleaning device according to claim 6 or 7, characterized bythat the at least one lower layer (11) or at least one of the lower layers (11) is formed by an air-permeable mesh layer, preferably by a cotton mesh fabric layer, and / or by a spacer fabric. [9] Cleaning device according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized by that the upper stripping layer is formed at least in regions by a layer of a loop fabric, preferably by a layer of a terry cloth material, most preferably of bamboo viscose and / or cotton fibers and / or high-twist microfibers. [10] Cleaning device according to one of claims 6 to 9, characterized by that the upper stripping layer is made of the same material and / or in one piece, preferably continuously or completely from a single material. [11] Cleaning device according to one of claims 6 to 10, characterized bythat the upper stripping layer has at least two surface areas (13, 14) with different surface structures, preferably formed by different fabric materials, wherein it is preferably provided that a first surface area (13) has a moisture-transporting surface structure and a second surface area (14) has a moisture-storing surface structure, wherein the second surface area (14) stores the moisture longer than the first surface area (13). [12] Cleaning device according to claim 11, characterized bythat the upper stripping layer is a layer made of a loop fabric, preferably a terry cloth layer, and has at least two surface areas (13, 14) made of a different loop fabric material, preferably terry cloth material, wherein it is preferably provided that the first surface area (13) is formed by a moisture-transporting material, preferably by bamboo viscose, and the second surface area (14) is formed by a material which, in contrast, stores moisture for a longer time, preferably by cotton. [13] Cleaning device according to one of claims 6 to 12, characterized by that the individual layers are detachably connected to one another, preferably by means of Velcro fasteners (33, 34) and / or buttons. [14] Cleaning device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the stripping surface (12) has at least one stripping element (21) which is suitable and / or configured to remove dirt from a shoe sole and / or to collect stripped-off dirt. [15] Cleaning device according to claim 14, characterized by that the at least one stripping element (21) is formed by at least one dirt pocket (21) which is suitable and / or configured to receive stripped-off dirt in its interior. [16] Cleaning device according to claim 15, characterized by in that the dirt pocket (21) has at least one pocket opening, the pocket opening edge region of which has a free scraping edge (22) which is suitable and / or configured to scrape off dirt when sliding over it. [17] Cleaning device according to claim 16, characterized bythat the free scraping edge (22) is designed to be elastically resilient and / or that a scraping profile, preferably a rubber lip, is arranged on the free scraping edge (22) of the dirt pocket (21). [18] Cleaning device according to one of claims 15 to 17, characterized by in that the stripping surface (12) for forming the at least one dirt pocket (21) has a longitudinal fold (15), preferably a longitudinal fold (15) sewn by means of a longitudinal seam (16), which, with respect to the fastened state on the leg, is sewn at the upper edge by means of an upper dart (17) and at the lower edge by means of a lower dart (18). [19] Cleaning device according to claim 18, characterized by in that the longitudinal fold (15) has at least one further dart (19, 20) located between the upper dart (17) and the lower dart (18) to form a plurality of dirt pockets (21) extending longitudinally along a leg. [20] Cleaning device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized byin that the fastening device (3), in particular for a direct arrangement of the cleaning element (2) on a lower leg region (24), has in each case at least one fastening element, preferably at least one belt strap (4, 5) and / or Velcro fastener and / or elastomer strap, which is arranged on cleaning element regions spaced apart from one another, preferably on an upper cleaning element region and on a lower cleaning element region, based on a state fastened to the leg and viewed in the longitudinal direction of the leg, and which is suitable and / or configured to encompass a lower leg region (24) of a person (23) and to releasably fix the cleaning element (2) on the lower leg region (24), wherein it is preferably provided that in the case of a single fastening element, the fastening element is fixed to the cleaning element (2) and in the case of two fastening elements, these can be connected to one another. [21] Cleaning device according to claim 20, characterized by that in an intermediate region between the spaced-apart cleaning element regions, preferably in the intermediate region between the upper cleaning element region and the lower cleaning element region, at least one further fastening element, preferably at least one belt strap and / or Velcro fastener and / or elastomer band, is arranged, which is suitable and / or configured to encompass a lower leg region (24) of a person (23) and to releasably fix the cleaning element (2) to the lower leg region (24), wherein it is preferably provided that in the case of a single fastening element, the fastening element is fixed to the cleaning element (2) and in the case of two fastening elements, these can be connected to one another. [22] Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized bythat the fastening device (3), in particular for an indirect attachment of the cleaning element (2) to a lower leg area (24) of a person (23), is suitable and / or configured to be detachably or permanently attached to a trouser leg (31) of trousers (32) [23] Cleaning device according to claim 22, characterized by that the cleaning element (2) is integrated into the trouser leg (31) and thus the trousers (32) form part of the cleaning device (1). [24] Cleaning device according to claim 22, characterized by that the cleaning element (2) has at least one fastening element, preferably loops (29, 30) and / or buckles and / or Velcro elements, which are suitable and / or configured to be detachably connected to a counter-element assigned to the trouser side. [25] Set with several, in particular two, cleaning devices according to one of the preceding claims. [26] Set according to claim 25, characterized by that the set comprises a cleaning device (1) for a left lower leg area (24) and a cleaning device (1) for a right lower leg area (24) of a person (23). [27] Set according to claim 25, characterized by in that a first and second cleaning device (1) are configured to be attached to both a lower leg region (24) of the left and right leg of a person (23).

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