Pressing and rotating lacing buckle

The pressing and rotating lacing buckle addresses the need for manual bending over in existing lacing buckles by using a button-actuated mechanism for one-way rotation and locking, providing hands-free operation and improved durability.

EP4728921A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-04-22SHENZHEN HENGYAN INNOVATION TECH CO LTD
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Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN HENGYAN INNOVATION TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-05-24
Publication Date
2026-04-22

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Technical Problem

Existing lacing buckles require manual operation by bending over to loosen or retract laces, and their complex structures are prone to damage from repeated use.

Method used

A pressing and rotating lacing buckle with a fastening seat, take-up wheel, reset spring, transmission wheel, and button mechanism that allows for one-way rotation and locking, enabling lace tightening and loosening through simple button presses without bending over.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates easy and stable lace management by allowing hands-free operation and reducing structural complexity, enhancing user convenience and durability.

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Abstract

A pressing and rotating lacing buckle, including a fastening seat (10) disposed on a shoe upper, shoe tongue, shoe heel, clothing, hat, or bag; where a take-up seat (20) is disposed on the fastening seat (10); a take-up wheel (30) is disposed in a take-up cavity (21) within the take-up seat (20); a reset spring (40), a transmission wheel (50), and a cap (60) are sequentially disposed on the take-up wheel (30); the cap (60) is configured to drive the take-up wheel (30) to rotate within the take-up seat (20) via the transmission wheel (50); a button (70) is disposed on the cap (60); when being pressed, the button (70) acts on the transmission wheel (50) and compresses the reset spring (40), to release and reset a connection between the cap (60) and the take-up wheel (30). The cap (60) drives the take-up wheel (30) by means of the transmission wheel (50) to rotate in the take-up seat (20), and when being pressed, the button (70) acts on the transmission wheel (50) and compresses the reset spring (40), to release and reset the connection between the cap (60) and the take-up wheel (30). Therefore, the winding locking state of a lacing buckle can be switched or released simply by means of the button (70), and the button (70) can be pressed even by means of two feet or cooperation of the feet and other objects on the ground, thereby freeing both hands and avoiding a stooping operation, and improving the user experience.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of lacing buckles, specifically to a pressing and rotating lacing buckle.BACKGROUND

[0002] Lacing buckles are mainly used in shoes, clothing, backpacks, and rehabilitation products to tighten or loosen laces. Lacing buckles are widely used, and products with such lacing buckles provide users with conveniences. However, existing manual tensioning buttons still have some problems in use.

[0003] For example, the Chinese invention application with publication No. CN108791997A provides a lacing device, including a rotor and a stator. The stator includes a sleeve, and the rotor includes an upper cover and a winding groove arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The sleeve is provided with a pawl, and the upper cover is correspondingly provided with teeth. Both the rotor and the stator are provided with a gear structure, through which the pawl and teeth are engaged or disengaged. With the gear structure, when the upper cover is pressed, the upper cover coordinate with the winding groove, and the teeth of the upper cover engage with the pawl of the sleeve, at which point the lace-tying system is in the first gear. When the rotor is rotated forward, the lace will wind onto the winding groove in the tightening direction. In this gear, the rotor cannot reverse, thus achieving the function of tightening the lace. When the upper cover is pulled up, the pawl disengages from the teeth, the rotor is no longer subject to unidirectional constraint, and the upper cover disengages from the winding groove. At this time, both the upper cover and the winding groove can rotate freely in both directions, thus achieving automatic loosening of the laces. For example, CN218635442U provides a lacing buckle. To loosen the shoelaces, the cover is first pulled upwards, then rotated, allowing the shoelaces to loosen. When the cover is pressed down, the ratchet engages with the one-way teeth. As the user rotates the cover, the cover can only rotate in one direction, allowing the shoelaces to wind around the reel surface, thereby tightening the shoelace.

[0004] The aforementioned lacing buckles typically use radially actuated covers to switch between loosening and retracting the laces. This means that both loosening and retracting require manual operation by the user bending over. Furthermore, due to the use of a clutch structure, the structure is usually quite complex, and repeated pulling can easily cause damage.SUMMARY

[0005] Objectives of this utility model are to provide a pressing and rotating lacing buckle, to solve the inconvenience caused by the need for manual operation by the user bending over when loosening or retracting the laces in existing lacing buckles.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A pressing and rotating lacing buckle, comprising a fastening seat disposed on a shoe upper, shoe tongue, shoe heel, clothing, hat, or bag; wherein a take-up seat is disposed on the fastening seat; a take-up wheel is disposed in a take-up cavity within the take-up seat; a reset spring, a transmission wheel, and a cap are sequentially disposed on the take-up wheel; the cap is configured to drive the take-up wheel to rotate within the take-up seat via the transmission wheel; a button is disposed on the cap; when being pressed, the button acts on the transmission wheel and compresses the reset spring, to release and reset a connection between the cap and the take-up wheel.

[0007] Further, a one-way brake is disposed between the cap and the take-up seat; the one-way brake enables the cap to drive the take-up wheel to rotate unidirectionally along a take-up direction and lock against reverse rotation.

[0008] Further, the fastening seat comprises a connecting piece, wherein a mounting groove is provided on an upper surface of the connecting piece, the take-up seat is disposed in the mounting groove, and a lace take-up space is formed between the mounting groove and the take-up cavity; a central post is provided in a central portion of the mounting groove, the central post passes through a winding center hole of the take-up wheel and the transmission center hole of the transmission wheel in sequence, an upper end of the central post is in positional correspondence with a mating center hole of the button, and the reset spring is sleeved on the central post between the take-up wheel and the transmission wheel.

[0009] Specifically, the take-up wheel is disposed in the take-up cavity via a rotating ring portion, a winding post is provided at a lower part of the rotating ring portion, the winding post is rotatably sleeved on the central post through the winding center hole, the rotating ring portion cooperates with a take-up rotation limit block in the take-up cavity, and the lace take-up space is formed between the mounting groove, the rotating ring portion, and the winding post.

[0010] Further, the one-way brake comprises a plurality of pawl arms, each having a pawl portion at one end and a brake connection seat at another end of the pawl arm, wherein the brake connection seats are sequentially mounted in brake connection holes on an upper edge of the take-up seat, the pawl portions are distributed along the take-up direction and cooperate with one-way ratchet portions on an inner wall of the cap.

[0011] Further, the transmission wheel is sleeved on the central post through the transmission center hole, an upper part of the transmission wheel is provided with a first driving tooth portion, and a second driving tooth portion corresponding to the first driving tooth portion is provided on the cap surrounding a pressing hole of the cap, the reset spring is configured to cause the first driving tooth portion and the second driving tooth portion to engage tightly.

[0012] Specifically, the first driving tooth portion comprises a horizontal clutch tooth surface inclined around the central post, a lower part of the horizontal clutch tooth surface is provided with a limiting clutch tooth root, and a clutch tooth portion is provided at the second driving tooth portion cooperating with and corresponding to the horizontal clutch tooth surface; a plurality of pressing limiting grooves are uniformly provided on a side wall of the pressing hole, and the limiting clutch tooth root and the pressing limiting grooves are uniformly matched radially around the central post; a inclined transition surface is provided between the clutch tooth portion and the pressing limiting grooves; a sawtooth portion corresponding to the horizontal clutch tooth surface is provided at a lower end of the button, a top of the sawtooth portion abuts against and acts on the horizontal clutch tooth surface to cause the transmission wheel to rotate around the central post with teeth of the sawtooth portion, so that the transmission wheel switches between a state where the clutch tooth portion engages with the horizontal clutch tooth surface and another state where the limiting clutch tooth root cooperates with the pressing limiting grooves.

[0013] Specifically, the first driving tooth portion comprises axially oriented triangular teeth distributed radially, the second driving tooth portion comprises radially oriented triangular gears distributed axially, the axially oriented triangular teeth are pressed into tight engagement with the radially oriented triangular gears by the reset spring, and the axially oriented triangular teeth and the radially oriented triangular gears are switched between disengagement and reset by the button acting on the transmission wheel.

[0014] Optionally, the upper ends of the axial triangular teeth are provided with first axial guide bevel teeth, and the lower parts of the radial triangular gears are provided with second axial guide bevel teeth. The first and second axial guide bevel teeth are axially guided by the reset spring, causing the axial triangular teeth and the radial triangular gears to engage with each other.

[0015] Further, a second transmission tooth portion is provided at a lower part of the transmission wheel, and a corresponding first transmission tooth portion is provided at an upper part of the take-up wheel; or a plurality of transmission pin holes are provided at a lower part of the transmission wheel, and a plurality of corresponding transmission pins are provided at an upper part of the take-up wheel. This structure facilitates elastic lifting during use and, in conjunction with the engagement structure, forms a linked rotation mechanism.

[0016] Further, a plurality of pressing limiting grooves are uniformly provided on a side wall of the pressing hole, and a plurality of limiting blocks corresponding to the pressing limiting grooves are provided on an outer peripheral wall of the button. The limiting blocks restrict the button to the pressing hole, preventing it from falling off.

[0017] Compared with the related art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: In the pressing and rotating lacing buckle provided in embodiments of this utility model, a reset spring, a transmission wheel, a cap, and a button are provided, allowing the cap to drive the take-up wheel to rotate within the take-up seat via the transmission wheel. When the button is pressed, it acts on the transmission wheel and compresses the reset spring, to release and reset the connection between the cap and the take-up wheel. Thus, the winding and locking state of the lacing buckle can be switched or released simply by pressing the button, and the button can even be pressed with both feet or other ground objects, freeing up the hands and bending over to operate, and improving the user experience.

[0018] In addition, by providing the one-way brake with an elastic structure, the cap needs to be wound and rotated in one direction under a certain force to prevent free rotation. The ratchet engagement, tooth engagement, pin engagement, etc., allows a simple structure and a stable locking state.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to a first embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 2 is a top view of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the first embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view along line AA in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a first three-dimensional exploded view of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the first embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 5 is a second three-dimensional exploded view of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to a first embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to a second embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 7 is a top view of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the second embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view along line BB in FIG. 2. FIG. 9 is a first three-dimensional exploded view of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the second embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 10 is a second three-dimensional exploded view of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to a second embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 11 is a three-dimensional separation view of the cap and button in the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the second embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 12 is a three-dimensional structural diagram showing the relative position of the button and the transmission wheel in the initial state of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the second embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 13 is a three-dimensional structural diagram showing the relative position of the button and the transmission wheel in the first press state of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the second embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 14 is a three-dimensional structural diagram showing the relative position of the button and the transmission wheel in the press-to-reset and release state of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the second embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 15 is a three-dimensional structural diagram showing the relative position of the button and the transmission wheel in the second press state of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the second embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 16 is a three-dimensional structural diagram showing the relative position of the button and the transmission wheel in the second press state of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the second embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 17 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cap and the transmission wheel in the initial state of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the second embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 18 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cap and the transmission wheel in the press-to-reset and release state of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the second embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 19 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cap and the transmission wheel in the second press state of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the second embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 20 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the third embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 21 is a top view of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the third embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view along line CC in FIG. 2. FIG. 23 is a first three-dimensional exploded view of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the third embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 24 is a second three-dimensional exploded view of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to a third embodiment of the present utility model. FIG. 25 is a three-dimensional separation view of the cap and button in the pressing and rotating lacing buckle according to the third embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] In the figures: 10-fastening seat, 11-connecting piece, 12-mounting groove, 13-central post, 14-first groove, 15-second groove, 16-slot hole, 17-positioning hole, 18-fixing hole; 20-take-up seat, 21-take-up cavity, 22-take-up rotation limit block, 23-first hole, 24-second hole, 25-snap fastener, 26-positioning guide post, 27-outlet hole, 28-brake connection hole, 29-brake receiving platform, 210-retaining ring mating portion; 30-take-up wheel, 31-rotating ring portion, 32-winding post, 33-winding center hole, 34-first receiving hole, 35-second receiving hole, 36a-first transmission tooth portion, 36b-transmission pin; 40-reset spring; 50-transmission wheel, 51-transmission center hole, 52a-second transmission tooth portion, 52b-transmission pin hole, 53-first driving tooth portion, 53a-horizontal clutch tooth surface, 53b-limiting clutch tooth root, 53c-axially oriented triangular tooth, 53d-first axial guide bevel tooth; 60-cap, 61-pressing hole, 62-second driving tooth portion, 62a-clutch tooth portion, 62b-inclined transition surface, 62c-radially oriented triangular gear, 62d-second axial guide bevel tooth; 63-pressing limiting groove, 64-pressing guide slot, 65-one-way ratchet portion, 66-cap retaining ring; 70-button, 71-mating center hole, 72-limiting block, 73-guide block, 74-sawtooth portion; 80-one-way brake, 81-pawl arm, 82-pawl portion, 83-brake connection seat, 84-brake connection ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.Embodiment 1

[0022] As shown in FIGS. 1-5, which provide a pressing and rotating lacing buckle, including a fastening seat 10 disposed on a shoe upper, tongue, heel, clothing, hat, or bag. A take-up seat 20 is disposed on the fastening seat 10, and a take-up wheel 30 is disposed within a take-up cavity 21 in the take-up seat 20. A reset spring 40, a transmission wheel 50, and a cap 60 are sequentially disposed on the take-up wheel 30. The cap 60 drives the take-up wheel 30 to rotate within the take-up seat 20 via the transmission wheel 50. A button 70 is disposed on the cap 60. When the button 70 is pressed, it acts on the transmission wheel 50 and compresses the reset spring 40, thereby separating and resetting the force-transmission connection between the cap 60 and the take-up wheel 30.

[0023] As shown in FIGS. 3-5, a one-way brake 80 is disposed between the cap 60 and the take-up seat 20. The one-way brake 80 causes the cap 60 to drive the take-up wheel 30 to rotate unidirectionally along the take-up direction and lock against reverse rotation.

[0024] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the fastening seat 10 includes a connecting piece 11, and a mounting groove 12 is provided on the upper surface of the connecting piece 11. The take-up seat 20 is disposed in the mounting groove 12, and a winding space for laces is formed between the mounting groove 12 and the winding cavity 21. Specifically, the bottom of the take-up seat 20 cooperates with the slot holes 16 and positioning holes 17 in the mounting groove 12 by several snap fasteners 25 and several positioning guide posts 26.

[0025] Optionally, the connecting piece 11 can be installed on the shoe upper, shoe tongue, shoe heel, clothing, hat, or bag through the fixing holes 18 at the edge position, or the connecting piece 11 can be fixed by means of adhesive bonding or other methods.

[0026] As shown in FIGS. 3-5, a central post 13 is provided in the middle of the mounting groove 12. The central post 13 passes through the winding center hole 33 of the take-up wheel 30 and the transmission center hole 51 of the transmission wheel 50 in sequence, and its upper end corresponds to the mating center hole 71 of the button 70. The reset spring 40 is sleeved on the central post 13 between the take-up wheel 30 and the transmission wheel 50.

[0027] Specifically, the take-up wheel 30 is arranged in the take-up cavity 21 due to a rotating ring portion 31. A winding post 32 is provided at the lower part of the rotating ring portion 31. The winding post 32 is rotatably sleeved on the central post 13 through the winding center hole 33. The rotating ring portion 31 cooperates with the take-up rotation limit block 22 in the take-up cavity 21 to form a lace take-up space between the mounting groove 12, the rotating ring portion 31, and the winding post 32. Compared to existing take-up wheels that have an I-shaped structure as the compartment for laces, this design uses the mounting groove, the rotating ring portion of the take-up wheel, and a winding post to form the lace compartment. This allows for a smaller thickness of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle, resulting in a thinner design.

[0028] Specifically, the take-up cavity 21 has a first hole 23 and a second hole 24 on the radial side of the take-up seat 20. Corresponding to the first hole 23 and the second 24, a first groove 14 and a second groove 15 are provided on the fastening seat 10. Meanwhile, the winding post 32 is provided with a first receiving hole 34 and a second receiving hole 35 surrounding the winding center hole 33. The first receiving hole 34 and the second receiving hole 35 correspond to the first hole 23 and the second hole 24.

[0029] Optionally, the first hole 23 and the second hole 24 correspond to the entrances of the first receiving hole 34 and the second receiving hole 35, and the take-up seat 20 is provided with outlet holes 27 corresponding to the outlets of the first hole 23 and the second hole 24.

[0030] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the one-way brake 80 includes a plurality of pawl arms 81. Each pawl arm 81 is provided with a pawl portion 82 at one end and a brake connection seat 83 at the other end. The brake connection seats 83 are sequentially mounted in the brake connection holes 28 on the upper edge of the take-up seat 20. The pawl arms 81 are distributed along the take-up direction and cooperate with the one-way ratchet portions 65 on the inner wall of the cap 60. Based on the above structure, stable nesting assembly is achieved during use, forming a limiting engagement to prevent rotation and facilitate the winding of the laces.

[0031] As shown in FIGS. 3-5, the transmission wheel 50 is sleeved on the central post 13 through the transmission center hole 51. The upper part of the transmission wheel 50 is provided with a first driving tooth portion 53, and a second driving tooth portion 62 corresponding to the first driving tooth portion 53 is provided around the pressing hole 61 on the cap 60. The reset spring 40 causes the first driving tooth portion 53 and the second driving tooth portion 62 to engage tightly. As shown in FIGS. 3-5, the lower part of the transmission wheel 50 is provided with a second transmission tooth portion 52a, and a corresponding first transmission tooth portion 36a is provided on the upper part of the winding wheel 30. Based on the above structure, it is easy to use for elastic lifting, and the engagement structure allows a linkage rotation.

[0032] Specifically, a plurality of pressing limiting grooves 63 are evenly provided on the side wall of the pressing hole 61, and limiting blocks 72 corresponding to the pressing limiting grooves 63 are provided on the outer peripheral wall of the button 70. The button 70 is secured within the pressing hole 61 by the limiting blocks 72, preventing it from falling off. Optionally, a pressing guide slot 64 is also provided on the side wall of the pressing hole 61, and a guide block 73 corresponding to the pressing guide slot 64 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the button 70.

[0033] Specifically, the one-way ratchet portion 65 is arranged around the second driving tooth portion 62, and a cap retaining ring 66 is provided at the lower end of the cap 60, which corresponds to the retaining ring mating portion 210 on the outer peripheral wall of the take-up seat 20. In the pressing and rotating lacing buckle of this embodiment, the reset spring, the transmission wheel, the cap, and the button form a structure similar to a push-to-turn ballpoint pen. The button actuates the transmission wheel, converting linear motion into rotation, thereby changing the engagement state between the cap and the transmission wheel. This causes the first and second transmission teeth between the transmission wheel and the take-up wheel to engage and disengage, allowing the take-up locking state of the lacing buckle to be switched simply by pressing the button. The specific operation of the reset spring, transmission wheel, cap, and button is described in Embodiment 2.Embodiment 2

[0034] As shown in FIGS. 6-10, the pressing and rotating lacing buckle in Embodiment 2 differs from Embodiment 1 in that the cap 60 has a different shape, eliminating the threaded structure of Embodiment 1 and employing a polyhedron structure to achieve anti-slip functionality.

[0035] Additionally, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the one-way brake 80 also includes a brake connection ring 84. Each brake connection seat 83 is fixed to the brake connection ring 84, and the brake connection ring 84 cooperates with the brake receiving platform 29 within the take-up seat 20. The integrated design of the one-way brake 80 is more conducive to production and assembly.

[0036] Secondly, in Embodiment 2, it eliminates the guide block of the button and the corresponding pressing guide slot on the cap 60. The limiting blocks 72 are located at the bottom of the button 70 and protrudes therefrom, which makes it fit better with the pressing limiting grooves 63 of the cap 60. This eliminates the need for a pressing guide slot on the button, allows the limiting blocks to be hidden, and makes the button thinner, resulting in a lower limiting position and a thinner overall design.

[0037] As shown in FIGS. 9-11, the first driving tooth portion 53 includes a horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a inclined around the central post 13, and a limiting clutch tooth root 53b at the lower part of the horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a. Corresponding to the horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a, a clutch tooth portion 62a that matches with the horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a is provided in the second driving tooth portion 62. A plurality of pressing limiting grooves 63 are evenly provided on the sidewall of the pressing hole 61. The limiting clutch tooth root 53b and the pressing limiting grooves 63 are evenly engaged radially around the central post 13. An inclined transition surface 62b is provided between the clutch tooth portion 62a and the pressing limit groove 63. A sawtooth portion 74 corresponding to the horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a is provided at the lower end of the button 70. The top of the sawtooth portion 74 acts on the surface of the horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a, causing the transmission wheel 50 to rotate around the central post 13 with the teeth of the sawtooth portion 74. The transmission wheel 50 switches between the engagement state of the clutch tooth portion 62a with the horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a and the engagement state of the limiting clutch tooth root 53b with the pressing limiting grooves 63.

[0038] As shown in FIGS. 12 and 15, the pressing and rotating lacing buckle is in its initial state, where the reset spring 40 is in the extended state. The reset spring 40 presses the transmission wheel 50, and the first driving tooth portion 53 on the transmission wheel 50 engages with the second driving tooth portion 62 on the cap 60. Specifically, the horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a engages with the clutch tooth portion 62a, and the second transmission tooth portion 52a on the lower side of the transmission wheel 50 engages with the first transmission tooth portion 36a on the take-up wheel 30. At this time, the cap 60 is rotated along the ratchet-defined direction, and the transmission wheel 50 rotates the take-up wheel 30 in the take-up seat 20. The laces are wound from the first hole 23 and the second hole 24 of the take-up seat 20 into the winding post 32 of the take-up wheel 30 and received, effectively tightening the gloves, shoes, etc. used.

[0039] As shown in FIGS. 13 and 16, after the button 70 is pressed for the first time, the button 70 moves axially downward along the central post 13 within the pressing hole 61 under the restriction of the pressing limiting grooves 63 of the cap 60 by the limiting blocks 72. This acts on the transmission wheel 50 and compresses the reset spring 40. The sawtooth portion 74 at the lower end of the button 70 acts on the surface of the horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a of the first driving tooth portion 53, causing the transmission wheel 50 to move axially downward while rotating around the central post 13 with the teeth of the sawtooth portion 74, until the first transmission tooth portion 36a and the second transmission tooth portion 52a reach the engagement limit.

[0040] As shown in FIGS. 14 and 17, after the button 70 is released, the reset spring 40 pushes the transmission wheel 50 to move axially upward for return. Since the transmission wheel 50 rotated when the button 70 was pressed for the first time, the first driving tooth portion 53 on the returned transmission wheel 50 no longer engages with the second driving tooth portion 62 on the cap 60. Specifically, the horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a interacts with the inclined transition surface 62b. Under the action of the reset spring 40, the horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a of the first driving tooth portion 53 will slide upward along the inclined transition surface 62b.

[0041] As shown in FIGS. 15 and 18, under the action of the reset spring 40, the horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a of the first driving tooth portion 53 will slide upward along the inclined transition surface 62b, causing the transmission wheel 50 to rotate upward. This causes the limiting clutch tooth root 53b of the first driving tooth portion 53 to enter the pressing limiting grooves 63, so that the limiting clutch tooth root 53b and the limiting blocks 72 of the button 70 are both in the pressing limiting grooves 63. At this time, the transmission wheel 50 is pressed by the reset spring 40 at the highest point of the central post 13, causing the first transmission tooth portion 36a and the second transmission tooth portion 52a to separate from each other. This allows the take-up wheel 30 to disengage from the locking limit, enabling the unfolding and use of gloves, shoes, etc. It also frees the user's hands during use. For example, when applied to shoes, if the user wants to take off their shoes, they only need to press the button of the lacing buckle on the right shoe with their left foot to take off their right shoe, effectively freeing their hands and eliminating the need to bend over. This also solves the contradiction between the pull-out force and the product firmness in the current industry and improves the stability of use.

[0042] As shown in FIGS. 16 and 19, when button 70 is pressed again, as the transmission wheel 50 moves axially downward, the limiting clutch tooth root 53b of the first driving tooth portion 53 leaves the pressing limiting grooves 63. The top of the sawtooth portion 74 acts again on the surface of the horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a of the first driving tooth portion 53, causing the transmission wheel 50 to move axially downward while rotating around the central post 13 with the teeth of the sawtooth portion 74, until the first transmission tooth portion 36a and the second transmission tooth portion 52a reach the engagement limit again. After releasing the button 70, the reset spring 40 pushes the transmission wheel 50 upward to return. Since the transmission wheel 50 rotates when the button 70 is pressed for the second time, the limiting clutch tooth root 53b of the first driving tooth portion 53 on the returned transmission wheel 50 is no longer in the corresponding pressing limiting groove 63. Specifically, the horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a interacts with the clutch tooth portion 62a. Under the action of the reset spring 40, the horizontal clutch tooth surface 53a of the first driving tooth portion 53 will slide upward along the clutch tooth portion 62a until they engage with each other. At this time, the pressing and rotating lacing buckle is in the initial state again.Embodiment 3

[0043] As shown in FIGS. 20-25, compared with Embodiments 1 and 2, the lower part of the transmission wheel 50 of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle in Embodiment 3 is provided with several transmission pin holes 52b, and several transmission pins 36b are provided on the upper part of the take-up wheel 30. The transmission pin holes 52b and the transmission pins 36b are used for force-transmission connections.

[0044] As shown in FIGS. 23-25, the first driving tooth portion 53 is implemented as axially oriented triangular teeth 53c distributed radially, and the second driving tooth portion 62 is implemented as radially oriented triangular gears 62c distributed axially. The axially oriented triangular teeth 53c are pressed into the radially oriented triangular gears 62c by the reset spring 40. The axially oriented triangular teeth 53c and the radially oriented triangular gears 62c are switched between disengagement and reset by the transmission wheel 50 acting on the button 70. Optionally, the upper end of the axially oriented triangular teeth 53c is provided with first axial guide bevel teeth 53d, and the lower part of the radially oriented triangular gear portion 62c is provided with second axial guide bevel teeth 62d. The first axial guide bevel teeth 53d and the second axial guide bevel teeth 62d are axially guided by the reset spring 40 so that the axially oriented triangular teeth 53c and the radially oriented triangular gears 62c engage together. Under the action of the reset spring 40, the first axial guide bevel teeth 53d and the second axial guide bevel teeth 62d can achieve quick engagement of the axially oriented triangular teeth 53c and the radially oriented triangular gears 62c.

[0045] In use, the pressing and rotating lacing buckle is in its initial state, with the reset spring extended. The reset spring presses against the transmission wheel, and the transmission pin holes at the lower part of the transmission wheel engage with the transmission pins on the upper part of the take-up wheel. The first driving tooth portion and the second driving tooth portion engages with each other. Specifically, the axially oriented triangular teeth are pressed against the radially oriented triangular gears by the reset spring. At this time, rotating the cap along the ratchet-defined direction causes the take-up wheel to rotate within the take-up seat, winding the laces from the first and second holes of the take-up seat into the winding post of the take-up wheel to receive them, effectively tightening gloves, shoes, etc.

[0046] Subsequently, after pressing the button, the button moves downward axially along the central post within the pressing hole under the restriction of the pressing limiting grooves of the cap by the limiting blocks. This acts on the transmission wheel and compresses the reset spring, causing the first and second drive tooth portions to disengage from each other. This allows the take-up wheel to disengage from the locking limit, enabling the unfolding of gloves, shoes, etc., and freeing the user's hands during use. For example, when using it on shoes, if the user wants to take off their shoes, they only need to press the button of the lacing buckle on the right shoe with their left foot to remove their right shoe, effectively freeing their hands and eliminating the need to bend over. After releasing the button, the reset spring pushes the transmission wheel to move upward axially to return. The axially oriented triangular teeth engage with the radially oriented triangular gears through the reset spring, and thus the pressing and rotating lacing buckle returns to its initial state.

[0047] The pressing and rotating lacing buckle provided in the embodiments of the utility model is provided with a reset spring, a transmission wheel, a cap, and a button. The cap drives the take-up wheel to rotate within the take-up seat via the transmission wheel. When the button is pressed, it acts on the transmission wheel and compresses the reset spring, separating and resetting the transmission connection between the cap and the take-up wheel. This allows for switching or releasing the winding lock state of the lacing buckle simply by pressing the button, even with the feet or other ground objects, freeing up the hands and eliminating the need for bending over, thus improving the user experience.

[0048] Furthermore, the use of a one-way brake with an elastic structure ensures that the cap rotates unidirectionally under a certain force, preventing free rotation. The ratchet engagement, tooth engagement, and pin engagement results in a simple structure and a stable locking state.

[0049] Content not described in detail in this specification is related art known to those skilled in the art.

[0050] Although embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present utility model, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Examples

embodiment 1

[0022]As shown in FIGS. 1-5, which provide a pressing and rotating lacing buckle, including a fastening seat 10 disposed on a shoe upper, tongue, heel, clothing, hat, or bag. A take-up seat 20 is disposed on the fastening seat 10, and a take-up wheel 30 is disposed within a take-up cavity 21 in the take-up seat 20. A reset spring 40, a transmission wheel 50, and a cap 60 are sequentially disposed on the take-up wheel 30. The cap 60 drives the take-up wheel 30 to rotate within the take-up seat 20 via the transmission wheel 50. A button 70 is disposed on the cap 60. When the button 70 is pressed, it acts on the transmission wheel 50 and compresses the reset spring 40, thereby separating and resetting the force-transmission connection between the cap 60 and the take-up wheel 30.

[0023]As shown in FIGS. 3-5, a one-way brake 80 is disposed between the cap 60 and the take-up seat 20. The one-way brake 80 causes the cap 60 to drive the take-up wheel 30 to rotate unidirectionally along the t...

embodiment 2

[0034]As shown in FIGS. 6-10, the pressing and rotating lacing buckle in Embodiment 2 differs from Embodiment 1 in that the cap 60 has a different shape, eliminating the threaded structure of Embodiment 1 and employing a polyhedron structure to achieve anti-slip functionality.

[0035]Additionally, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the one-way brake 80 also includes a brake connection ring 84. Each brake connection seat 83 is fixed to the brake connection ring 84, and the brake connection ring 84 cooperates with the brake receiving platform 29 within the take-up seat 20. The integrated design of the one-way brake 80 is more conducive to production and assembly.

[0036]Secondly, in Embodiment 2, it eliminates the guide block of the button and the corresponding pressing guide slot on the cap 60. The limiting blocks 72 are located at the bottom of the button 70 and protrudes therefrom, which makes it fit better with the pressing limiting grooves 63 of the cap 60. This eliminates the need for a pr...

embodiment 3

[0043]As shown in FIGS. 20-25, compared with Embodiments 1 and 2, the lower part of the transmission wheel 50 of the pressing and rotating lacing buckle in Embodiment 3 is provided with several transmission pin holes 52b, and several transmission pins 36b are provided on the upper part of the take-up wheel 30. The transmission pin holes 52b and the transmission pins 36b are used for force-transmission connections.

[0044]As shown in FIGS. 23-25, the first driving tooth portion 53 is implemented as axially oriented triangular teeth 53c distributed radially, and the second driving tooth portion 62 is implemented as radially oriented triangular gears 62c distributed axially. The axially oriented triangular teeth 53c are pressed into the radially oriented triangular gears 62c by the reset spring 40. The axially oriented triangular teeth 53c and the radially oriented triangular gears 62c are switched between disengagement and reset by the transmission wheel 50 acting on the button 70. Opti...

Claims

1. A pressing and rotating lacing buckle, comprising a fastening seat disposed on a shoe upper, shoe tongue, shoe heel, clothing, hat, or bag; wherein a take-up seat is disposed on the fastening seat; a take-up wheel is disposed in a take-up cavity within the take-up seat; a reset spring, a transmission wheel, and a cap are sequentially disposed on the take-up wheel; the cap is configured to drive the take-up wheel to rotate within the take-up seat via the transmission wheel; a button is disposed on the cap; when being pressed, the button acts on the transmission wheel and compresses the reset spring, to release and reset a connection between the cap and the take-up wheel.

2. The pressing and rotating lacing buckle of claim 1, wherein a one-way brake is disposed between the cap and the take-up seat; the one-way brake enables the cap to drive the take-up wheel to rotate unidirectionally along a take-up direction and lock against reverse rotation.

3. The pressing and rotating lacing buckle of claim 1, wherein the fastening seat comprises a connecting piece, wherein a mounting groove is provided on an upper surface of the connecting piece, the take-up seat is disposed in the mounting groove, and a lace take-up space is formed between the mounting groove and the take-up cavity; a central post is provided in a central portion of the mounting groove, the central post passes through a winding center hole of the take-up wheel and the transmission center hole of the transmission wheel in sequence, an upper end of the central post is in positional correspondence with a mating center hole of the button, and the reset spring is sleeved on the central post between the take-up wheel and the transmission wheel.

4. The pressing and rotating lacing buckle of claim 3, wherein the take-up wheel is disposed in the take-up cavity via a rotating ring portion, a winding post is provided at a lower part of the rotating ring portion, the winding post is rotatably sleeved on the central post through the winding center hole, the rotating ring portion cooperates with a take-up rotation limit block in the take-up cavity, and the lace take-up space is formed between the mounting groove, the rotating ring portion, and the winding post.

5. The pressing and rotating lacing buckle of claim 2, wherein the one-way brake comprises a plurality of pawl arms, each having a pawl portion at one end and a brake connection seat at another end of the pawl arm, wherein the brake connection seats are sequentially mounted in brake connection holes on an upper edge of the take-up seat, the pawl portions are distributed along the take-up direction and cooperate with one-way ratchet portions on an inner wall of the cap.

6. The pressing and rotating lacing buckle of claim 1, wherein the transmission wheel is sleeved on the central post through the transmission center hole, an upper part of the transmission wheel is provided with a first driving tooth portion, and a second driving tooth portion corresponding to the first driving tooth portion is provided on the cap surrounding a pressing hole of the cap, the reset spring is configured to cause the first driving tooth portion and the second driving tooth portion to engage tightly.

7. The pressing and rotating lacing buckle of claim 6, wherein the first driving tooth portion comprises a horizontal clutch tooth surface inclined around the central post, a lower part of the horizontal clutch tooth surface is provided with a limiting clutch tooth root, and a clutch tooth portion is provided at the second driving tooth portion cooperating with and corresponding to the horizontal clutch tooth surface; a plurality of pressing limiting grooves are uniformly provided on a side wall of the pressing hole, and the limiting clutch tooth root and the pressing limiting grooves are uniformly matched radially around the central post; a inclined transition surface is provided between the clutch tooth portion and the pressing limiting grooves; a sawtooth portion corresponding to the horizontal clutch tooth surface is provided at a lower end of the button, a top of the sawtooth portion abuts against and acts on the horizontal clutch tooth surface to cause the transmission wheel to rotate around the central post with teeth of the sawtooth portion, so that the transmission wheel switches between a state where the clutch tooth portion engages with the horizontal clutch tooth surface and another state where the limiting clutch tooth root cooperates with the pressing limiting grooves.

8. The pressing and rotating lacing buckle of claim 6, wherein the first driving tooth portion comprises axially oriented triangular teeth distributed radially, the second driving tooth portion comprises radially oriented triangular gears distributed axially, the axially oriented triangular teeth are pressed into tight engagement with the radially oriented triangular gears by the reset spring, and the axially oriented triangular teeth and the radially oriented triangular gears are switched between disengagement and reset by the button acting on the transmission wheel.

9. The pressing and rotating lacing buckle of claim 1, wherein a second transmission tooth portion is provided at a lower part of the transmission wheel, and a corresponding first transmission tooth portion is provided at an upper part of the take-up wheel; or a plurality of transmission pin holes are provided at a lower part of the transmission wheel, and a plurality of corresponding transmission pins are provided at an upper part of the take-up wheel.

10. The pressing and rotating lacing buckle of claim 1, wherein a plurality of pressing limiting grooves are uniformly provided on a side wall of the pressing hole, and a plurality of limiting blocks corresponding to the pressing limiting grooves are provided on an outer peripheral wall of the button.

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