Closure device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a closure device for orthoses, bandages, or sports aids, as well as to an orthosis, a bandage, or a sports aid comprising such a closure device.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] Locking device

[0003] The present invention relates to a closure device for orthoses, bandages or sports aids, and to an orthosis, a bandage or a sports aid comprising such a closure device.

[0004] Orthoses, bandages, or sports aids often feature a fastening device for attachment, particularly to a body part. Such a fastening device can have two locking parts that are slid into, onto, or over each other, with the two locking parts then being in a slid-in state. A snap-lock system is often used to connect these locking parts, particularly in a form-fitting and reversible manner. Snap-lock systems are known in which, for example, a locking element engages in a snap-lock receptacle, with the locking parts, and thus the fastening device, being in a connected state, particularly by means of a snap-lock connection that is reversible.To move the locking parts from a connected state back to an inserted state or a separate state, and in particular to separate the locking parts from each other, the connection, in particular a latching connection, is released by an actuating element, in particular a mechanical actuating element, and the two locking parts are moved away from each other manually, in particular by hand. In known locking devices, the two locking parts are disadvantageously moved from a connected state to an inserted state or a separate state in two steps: in a first step by actuating the actuating element and in a second step by manually moving the two locking parts away from each other.

[0005] Also known are locking devices comprising a first and a second locking part, wherein the first locking part can be inserted into the second locking part and the locking parts can be connected to each other via a locking system. One of the two locking parts has two locking hooks that engage in corresponding receptacles on the other element, wherein the outer surfaces of the two locking hooks are inclined, in particular as an inclined plane, such that after the connection, in particular the locking connection, is released, in particular due to the angle of inclination of the inclined outer surfaces of the locking hooks, the locking hooks slide out of the receptacles, in particular as if running out of the recesses by themselves. A disadvantage of such a system, however, is that the locking hooks wear out, in particular become worn, through repeated connection and release, and thereby the entire locking part becomes unusable and must be replaced.

[0006] The invention is therefore based on the objective of creating a locking device in which the aforementioned disadvantages are at least reduced, and in particular do not occur. In particular, the invention is based on the objective of creating a simple locking device that is easy to open and / or close, especially easier than known locking devices. In particular, the invention is based on the objective of creating a cost-effective and sustainable locking device.

[0007] The problem is solved by providing the present technical teaching, in particular the teaching of the independent claims as well as the embodiments disclosed in the dependent claims and the description.

[0008] The problem is solved in particular according to one aspect by creating a closure device for orthoses, bandages or sports aids, comprising a first closure part, in particular a rail, and a second closure part, in particular a rail receptacle, wherein the first closure part can be inserted into the second closure part and the first closure part and the second closure part can be reversibly connected to each other via a locking system, wherein the locking system has at least one clamping element, wherein the at least one clamping element is arranged on the first closure part and / or the second closure part, and wherein the at least one clamping element is in a pre-tensioned, in particular compressed, state in the insertion direction when the first closure part and the second closure part are connected and is elastically deformable.

[0009] According to the invention, the closure device for orthoses, bandages, or sports aids, hereinafter referred to as the closure device, comprises a first closure part, in particular a rail, and a second closure part, in particular a rail receptacle. According to the invention, the first closure part can be inserted into the second closure part, and the first closure part and the second closure part can be reversibly connected to each other via a locking system. When the first closure part is inserted into the second closure part and the first closure part and the second closure part are reversibly connected to each other via the locking system, the first closure part and the second closure part are in a connected state. With the aid of the locking system, the first closure part and the second closure part are connected to each other by means of a snap-fit ​​connection, in particular by a positive locking connection.If the first locking part is inserted into the second locking part and the first and second locking parts are not reversibly connected to each other via the locking system, the first and second locking parts are in an inserted state. If the first locking part is not inserted into the second locking part and the first and second locking parts are not reversibly connected to each other via the locking system, the first and second locking parts are in a separated state. According to the invention, the locking system has at least one clamping element. According to the invention, the at least one clamping element is further arranged on the first and / or the second locking part. If the locking system has exactly one clamping element, the at least one clamping element is arranged on the first or the second locking part.If the locking system has more than one clamping element, in particular at least two clamping elements, the clamping elements can be arranged either on the first locking part or the second locking part, or, in particular, divided between the first and second locking parts. According to the invention, the at least one clamping element is in a pre-tensioned, in particular compressed, state in the insertion direction when the first and second locking parts are connected, and is elastically deformable. Preferably, "in a pre-tensioned state in the insertion direction" means that a pre-tension vector, which specifies the pre-tension direction, is parallel to an insertion vector, which specifies the insertion direction, or is at an angle, in particular an internal angle, of 0 to 89.9°, in particular less than 90°, and in particular not orthogonal, to the insertion vector.

[0010] In the connected state, in which the first locking part is inserted into the second locking part and the first locking part and the second locking part are reversibly connected to each other via a locking system, the at least one clamping element is in a pre-tensioned state in the insertion direction according to the invention, i.e. is pre-tensioned, in particular compressed, i.e. in particular stretched by a distance from an initial state to a clamping state, and elastically deformed.When the reversible connection, in particular the snap-fit ​​connection, is released, for example, by applying force, between the first locking part and the second locking part via the snap-fit ​​system, in particular when transitioning from the connected state to an inserted state or a separated state, the at least one clamping element relaxes, in particular is no longer in the pre-tensioned state, in particular is no longer pre-stressed, in particular is no longer compressed, that is to say, in particular, it returns to an initial state. The at least one clamping element is not elastically deformed in the initial state.This ensures that, depending on which locking component the at least one clamping element is located on, at least the first locking component or the second locking component moves by at least a distance corresponding to the distance from a clamped state to an initial state of the clamping element, in particular moving away from the other locking component. In this way, separating the locking components from each other, in particular the transition from the connected state to the inserted state or the separated state, requires only one step, namely, in particular, releasing the reversible connection, in particular the snap-fit ​​connection, of the first locking component with the second locking component via the locking system. A step of manual movement, in particular moving away, of the first locking component or the second locking component from the other is unnecessary.Preferably, the first or second locking part springs open practically automatically after the locking system is actuated. Only one manual step is required to move the first and second locking parts of the inventive locking device from a connected state to an inserted state or a separated state, in particular to separate the first locking part from the second locking part, especially by means of the clamping element, which is in a pre-tensioned state. In this way, simple opening of the inventive locking device is achieved, in particular, simpler opening than with known locking devices.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the first locking element is a rail. In a preferred embodiment, the second locking element is a rail receptacle.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the locking device has at least one further locking part, in particular at least two, in particular two to ten, in particular two, in particular four, in particular six, further locking parts. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one further locking part is reversibly connectable to the first and / or the second locking part via a locking system, particularly according to the invention.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, a further locking part can be reversibly connected to another further locking part via a locking system, particularly according to the invention.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the locking system further comprises at least one locking receptacle, wherein the at least one locking receptacle is arranged on the first locking part and / or on the second locking part, in particular on the other locking part such as the clamping element, and wherein the at least one clamping element and the at least one locking receptacle are arranged and interact such that, in the connected state of the first locking part and the second locking part, the at least one clamping element engages in the at least one locking receptacle.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the locking system 1, in particular more than 1, in particular more than 4, in particular more than 6, in particular 1 to 20, in particular 1 to 10, in particular 2, in particular 4, in particular 6, has clamping elements.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the locking system 1, in particular more than 1, in particular more than 4, in particular more than 6, in particular 1 to 20, in particular 1 to 10, in particular 2, in particular 4, in particular 6, has locking receptacles.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the locking system 2, in particular more than 2, in particular more than 4, in particular more than 6, in particular 1 to 20, in particular 1 to 10, in particular 4, in particular 6, has clamping elements and 2, in particular more than 2, in particular more than 4, in particular more than 6, in particular 1 to 20, in particular 1 to 10, in particular 4, in particular 6, locking receptacles.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the locking system has the same number of clamping elements and locking receptacles, in particular 2, in particular 4, in particular 6 clamping elements and locking receptacles.In a preferred embodiment, the locking system has the same number of clamping elements and locking receptacles, in particular 2, in particular more than 2, in particular more than 4, in particular more than 6, in particular 1 to 20, in particular 1 to 10, in particular 4, in particular 6 clamping elements and locking receptacles, wherein the clamping elements are spaced apart next to each other and / or on opposite sides of the respective locking part on the first locking part or the second locking part, and the locking receptacles are spaced apart next to each other and / or on opposite sides of the respective locking part on the other locking part, such that in the connected state of the first locking part and the second locking part, at least one clamping element or each one locks into a locking receptacle.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the locking system further comprises at least one locking receptacle and at least one locking element, wherein the at least one locking receptacle is arranged on the first locking part and / or on the second locking part, in particular on the other locking part as the clamping element, and wherein the at least one locking element is arranged on the first locking part and / or on the second locking part, in particular on the same locking part as the clamping element or on the other locking part as the locking receptacle, and wherein the at least one locking element and the at least one locking receptacle are arranged and interact such that, in the connected state of the first locking part and the second locking part, the at least one locking element or at least at least one locking element engages in the at least one locking receptacle.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the first closure part has a closure head and the second closure part has a front end and a rear end, wherein in the connected state of the first closure part and the second closure part, the closure head of the first closure part is located closer to the rear end of the second closure part than to the front end of the second closure part, in particular butt-to-butt with the rear end of the second closure part.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one clamping element is in a connected state of the first locking part and the second locking part in a state that is at least partially compressed in the insertion direction. In a preferred embodiment, part of the at least one clamping element is in a connected state of the first locking part and the second locking part in a compressed state, and in particular another part is stretched.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one clamping element is a spring element selected from the group consisting of torsion spring, in particular helical spring, in particular helical compression spring, bending spring, in particular leaf spring, arc spring and disc spring.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one clamping element is a torsion spring. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one clamping element is a torsion spring, and the distance from an initial state of the torsion spring to a pre-tensioned state of the torsion spring corresponds to the spring travel, in particular the displacement of the torsion spring.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one clamping element is a separate component or an integral part of a closure part, in particular of the first closure part, in particular of a closure part head of the first closure part.

[0025] Preferably, the at least one clamping element, particularly as a separate component or integral component, is a separate, and especially a further, element of the locking device according to the invention. This preferably eliminates the need for any additional manufacturing steps, such as milling a chamfered outer surface of a locking hook of a locking component, thus providing a cost-effective and simple locking device. Preferably, the at least one clamping element is a separate component that is replaceable, particularly after wear or tear, thus providing a simple, cost-effective, and durable locking device.Preferably, a locking device is provided in which, after wear and tear of the at least one clamping element, the at least one clamping element cannot be replaced, unlike in known locking devices, especially those having locking hooks with inclined outer sides.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the first locking part has a locking part head and the second locking part has a front end and a rear end, wherein in the connected state of the first locking part and the second locking part the locking part head of the first locking part is butt-to-butt with the rear end of the second locking part, and wherein the clamping element is an integral part of the locking part head of the first locking part.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the closure device is made of at least one plastic or one metal, in particular a light metal. Preferably, the at least one plastic is selected from the group consisting of polystyrene (PS), polycarbonate (PC), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), cycloolefins (COC), polyamide (PA), polyketone (PK), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyethylene (PE), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), and mixtures thereof.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the clamping element is made of an elastically deformable material, in particular a plastic, especially an elastomer. Preferably, the plastic is selected from the group consisting of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), nitrile rubber (NBR), chloroprene rubber (CR), fluoropolymer rubber (FKM), butadiene rubber (BR), ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM), and combinations thereof.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the clamping element is made of a metal, in particular a light metal.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the clamping element is elastically deformable due to its design, for example as a helical spring.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the closure head and the clamping element are made of an elastically deformable material, in particular an elastomer.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the closure head and the clamping element are made of a material selected from the group consisting of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), nitrile rubber (NBR), chloroprene rubber (CR), fluoropolymer rubber (FKM), butadiene rubber (BR), ethylene propylene diene rubber (EPDM) and combinations thereof.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the detent is a recess or a loop. In a preferred embodiment, the detent element is a detent lug, a projection, or a locking bar, particularly in the form of a rocker.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the locking element is a latch, in particular a movable one.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the locking system further comprises an actuating element designed to bring the first locking part and the second locking part from the connected state, in particular into a separated state.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the locking system further comprises at least one actuating element which interacts with the at least one locking receptacle and the at least one locking element such that, when the at least one actuating element is actuated, the at least one locking element is separated from the at least one locking receptacle. Preferably, the at least one actuating element releases the connection, in particular the locking connection, of the first locking part with the second locking part.

[0037] Preferably, the first and second locking parts are brought from the connected state into the inserted state or a separated state, in particular separated from each other, by releasing the connection, in particular a latching connection, by actuating the actuating element, in particular mechanically, wherein the at least one clamping element, which is pre-tensioned in the insertion direction, in particular compressed, is released during the transition from the connected state to an inserted state or a separated state of the first locking part and the second locking part, and, depending on which locking part the at least one clamping element is arranged on, at least the first locking part or the second locking part moves by at least a distance corresponding to a distance from a clamping state to an initial state of the clamping element, in particular away from the respective other locking part.Preferably, the first or second locking part springs open practically by itself after the actuating element is pressed, due to the pre-tensioned clamping element. This ensures that separating the locking parts, particularly transitioning from the connected state to the inserted or separated state, requires only one step: actuating the actuating element. This is especially advantageous for users with limited grip strength or hand strength, as they do not need any additional assistance to open the fasteners. The actuating element makes it easy to disconnect, and in particular release, the connection between the first and second locking parts via the locking system, especially the locking mechanism, requiring less force than a locking system without an actuating element.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one actuating element is selected from the group consisting of a push button, a loop and a tongue.

[0039] A fastening device for an orthosis or bandage is preferred. The orthosis is preferably a back orthosis, hip orthosis, knee orthosis, wrist orthosis, elbow orthosis, arm orthosis, or ankle orthosis; a knee orthosis or hip orthosis is particularly preferred. A knee orthosis is particularly preferred. The fastening device preferably connects two ends of a strap. Preferably, the term "orthose" does not refer to a shoe.

[0040] Alternatively, the closure device is for a bandage. Preferably, the bandage is a back bandage, hip bandage, knee bandage, wrist bandage, elbow bandage, arm bandage, or ankle bandage; particularly preferably a knee bandage or hip bandage. A knee bandage is especially preferred.

[0041] Whether a given product is an orthosis or a bandage depends on whether the product has a bandage-like knitted or woven fabric and / or how heavily the product is equipped.

[0042] The bandage can be a tubular bandage or a flat bandage.

[0043] Alternatively, the closure device is for a sports aid. In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sports aid comprises gloves and shoes, preferably sports shoes, in particular running shoes, hiking shoes, cycling shoes, ski boots or snowboard boots.

[0044] The problem is also solved, according to a further aspect, by creating an orthosis, a bandage, or a sports aid comprising at least one closure device according to the invention. The present invention also relates to an orthosis or bandage comprising at least one closure device according to the invention.

[0045] Preferably, the orthosis is a back orthosis, hip orthosis, knee orthosis, elbow orthosis, wrist orthosis, arm orthosis, or ankle orthosis; particularly preferably a knee or hip orthosis. A knee orthosis is especially preferred. Preferably, the term "orthose" does not refer to a shoe.

[0046] Preferably, the bandage is a back bandage, hip bandage, knee bandage, elbow bandage, wrist bandage, arm bandage, or ankle bandage; particularly preferably a knee bandage or hip bandage. A knee joint bandage is especially preferred.

[0047] The present invention also relates to a sports aid comprising at least one closure device according to the invention. In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sports aid comprises gloves and shoes, preferably sports shoes, in particular running shoes, hiking boots, cycling shoes, ski boots or snowboard boots.

[0048] The present invention also relates to the use of an invention according to the invention.

[0049] Closure device in an orthosis or bandage.

[0050] The present invention also relates to the use of an invention according to the invention.

[0051] Locking device in a sports aid.

[0052] Further preferred embodiments are set forth in the dependent claims.

[0053] The invention is explained below without limiting the general concept of the invention by reference to exemplary embodiments and the accompanying figures.

[0054] The figures show

[0055] Figure 1 shows six alternatives of a first embodiment of the present invention as line drawings,

[0056] Figure 2 shows three alternatives of a second embodiment of the present invention as line drawings, Figure 3 shows three alternatives of a third embodiment of the present invention as line drawings, and

[0057] Figure 4 shows an embodiment of a locking element and a locking receptacle.

[0058] Figure 1a) shows a line drawing of a first alternative embodiment of a closure device (1) for orthoses, bandages or sports aids, comprising a first closure part (2) designed as a rail and a second closure part (3) designed as a rail receptacle, wherein the first closure part (2) is inserted into the second closure part (3) and the first closure part (2) and the second closure part (3) are reversibly connected to each other via a locking system, wherein the locking system has a clamping element (4) designed as a helical spring, in particular a helical compression spring, wherein one clamping element (4) is arranged on the second closure part (3), and wherein one clamping element (4) is in a compressed state in the insertion direction and is elastically deformed in a connected state of the first closure part (2) and the second closure part (3).The locking system further comprises a locking receptacle (6) designed as a recess, indicated as a dashed line in Figure 1a), and a locking element (5) designed as a locking lug, wherein the at least one locking receptacle (6) is arranged on the first locking part (2), in particular on the other locking part such as the clamping element (4), and the one locking element.

[0059] (5) is arranged on the second locking part (3), in particular on the same locking part (3) as the clamping element (4), and wherein the one locking element (5) and the one locking receptacle (6) are arranged and interact such that, in the connected state of the first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3), the one locking element (5) engages in the one locking receptacle (6), as indicated in Figure 1a). The locking system further comprises an actuating element (7) designed as a loop, which engages with the at least one locking receptacle.

[0060] (6) and the at least one locking element (5) interacts in such a way that when the at least one actuating element (7) is actuated, in particular when the loop is pulled, the at least one locking element (5) is separate from the at least one locking receptacle (6), in particular the locking lug is pulled out of the recess.

[0061] In Figure 1a), the first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3) are in a connected state. The first locking part (2) is inserted into the second locking part (3), and the locking parts (2, 3) are reversibly connected to each other via a locking system, whereby the locking element (5), in particular the locking lug, is located in the locking receptacle (6), in particular the recess. The clamping element (4) is arranged on a further edge enclosed by two edges, the enclosed edge being a closed end of the second locking part (3), which is designed as a rail receptacle. One of the clamping elements (4), in particular the helical spring, in particular a compression spring, is in a pre-tensioned state in the insertion direction, that is, pre-stressed, in particular compressed, that is, stretched by a distance from an initial state to a clamped state, in particular compressed.and elastically deformed. The first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3) are brought from the connected state into an inserted state or a separated state, in particular separated from each other, by releasing the connection, in particular a latching connection, by actuating the actuating element (7), in particular by pulling on the loop, in particular by mechanically, in particular by pulling the latching element (5) out of the latching receptacle (6), wherein a clamping element (4) which is in the pre-tensioned state in the insertion direction, in particular pre-tensioned, in particular compressed, is relaxed during the transition from the connected state to an inserted state or a separated state of the first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3), in particular against the insertion direction.and the first locking part (2) moves away from the second locking part (3) by at least a distance corresponding to the distance from a clamping state to an initial state of the clamping element (4).

[0062] Figure 1b) shows a line drawing of a second alternative to the first embodiment of a fastening device (1) for orthoses, bandages, or sports aids, in which the tensioning element (4) is designed as a bow spring. The tensioning element (4) is arranged on two edges enclosing a further edge, the enclosed edge being a closed end of the second fastening part (3), which is designed as a rail receptacle.

[0063] Figure 1c) shows a line drawing of a third alternative of the first embodiment of a fastening device (1) for orthoses, bandages or sports aids, in which the locking system has two clamping elements (4) designed as coil springs. The clamping elements (4) are each arranged on one of two edges enclosing a further edge, the enclosed edge being a closed end of the second fastening part (3) designed as a rail receptacle.

[0064] Figure Id) shows a line drawing of a fourth alternative of the first embodiment of a fastening device (1) for orthoses, bandages, or sports aids, in which the locking system has two clamping elements (4) designed as coil springs. The clamping elements (4) are each arranged on one of two edges enclosing a further edge, the enclosed edge being a closed end of the second fastening part (3), which is designed as a rail receptacle. Compared to the arrangement of the two clamping elements (4) in Figure 1c), the clamping elements (4) in Figure Id) are arranged further away from the closed end of the second fastening part (3).

[0065] Figure 1) shows a line drawing of a fifth alternative of the first embodiment of a fastening device (1) for orthoses, bandages, or sports aids, in which the locking system has two clamping elements (4) designed as bent helical springs. Each bent helical spring has a loose end. The clamping elements (4) are each arranged on one of two edges enclosing a further edge, the enclosed edge being a closed end of the second fastening part (3), which is designed as a rail receptacle. The two edges enclosing the further edge each have a recess into which a bent helical spring engages with its loose end in the pre-tensioned state. Preferably, the loose end of the bent helical spring can engage in the respective recess on a guide and, in particular, be designed as an actuating element.

[0066] Figure 1 shows a line drawing of a sixth alternative of the first embodiment of a fastening device (1) for orthoses, bandages, or sports aids, in which the locking system comprises four clamping elements (4) designed as screw connections. Two of the four clamping elements (4) are spaced apart from each other on one of two edges enclosing a further edge, and the other two clamping elements (4) are spaced apart from each other on the other edge, the enclosed edge being a closed end of the second fastening part (3), which is designed as a rail receptacle. The locking system further comprises another locking receptacle (6), the two locking receptacles (6) being arranged one behind the other in the insertion direction such that, depending on the required width of the fastening device, different locking positions are possible, thereby obtaining different or identical preloads on the clamping elements (4).

[0067] Figure 2a) shows a line drawing of a first alternative of a second embodiment of a closure device (1) for orthoses, bandages or sports aids, comprising a first closure part (2) designed as a rail and a second closure part (3) designed as a rail receptacle, wherein the first closure part (2) is inserted into the second closure part (3) and the first closure part (2) and the second closure part (3) can be reversibly connected to each other via a locking system, wherein the locking system has a clamping element (4), wherein one clamping element (4) is arranged on the first closure part (2), and wherein one clamping element (4) is in a compressed state in the insertion direction when the first closure part (2) and the second closure part (3) are connected and is elastically deformable.The first locking part (2) has a locking part head (8) and the second locking part (3) has a front, in particular open, end (9) and a rear, in particular closed, end (10) and wherein in the connected state of the first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3) the locking part head (8) of the first locking part (2) is abutted with the rear end (10) of the second locking part (3) and wherein the clamping element (4) is an integral part of the locking part head (8) of the first locking part (2).The locking system further comprises a locking receptacle (6) designed as a recess and a locking element (5) designed as a locking lug, wherein one locking receptacle (6) is arranged on the second locking part (3) and one locking element (5) is arranged on the first locking part (2), and wherein one locking element (5) and one locking receptacle (6) are arranged and interact such that, in the connected state of the first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3), one locking element (5) engages in the one locking receptacle (6) indicated in Figure 2a).The locking system further comprises an actuating element (7) designed as a push button, which interacts with the at least one locking receptacle (6) and the at least one locking element (5) in such a way that when the at least one actuating element (7) is actuated, in particular when the push button is pressed, the at least one locking element (5) is separate from the at least one locking receptacle (6), in particular the locking lug is pressed out of the recess.

[0068] In Figure 2a), the first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3) are in an inserted state. The first locking part (2) is inserted into the second locking part (3) and is not reversibly connected to each other via the locking system. When the first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3) are in a connected state, the locking part head (8) of the first locking part (2) is abutted with the rear end (10) of the second locking part (3), and the clamping element (4), which is an integral part of the locking part head (8), is in a pre-tensioned state in the insertion direction, in particular, it is pre-tensioned, specifically compressed, that is, stretched by a distance from an initial state to a clamped state, and elastically deformed.The first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3) are brought from the connected state to the inserted or separated state according to the description of the embodiment in Figure 1a), wherein the actuating element (7) in the embodiment shown in Figure 2a) is a push button and the actuating of the actuating element is a pressing.

[0069] Figure 2b) shows a line drawing of a second alternative embodiment of a fastening device (1) for orthoses, bandages, or sports aids, in which the tensioning element (4) is also an integral part of the fastening head (8). Instead of the locking element (5) and locking receptacle (6) described in Figure 2a), the locking system has a total of four locking receptacles (6) designed as recesses, with two locking receptacles (6) spaced apart and arranged side by side on opposite sides of the fastening head (8) of the first fastening part (2). The system also has two locking elements (5) designed as projections, with one locking element (5) being arranged on each of two edges of the second fastening part (3) that enclose a further edge. The enclosed edge is a closed end of the second fastening part (3), which is designed as a rail receptacle, and represents the rear end (10).The release of the connection, in particular the locking connection, of the first locking part (2) with the second locking part (3) by the locking system having the locking elements (5) and locking receptacles (6) is effected by an external force, in particular by pulling against the insertion direction at the end of the first locking part (2) opposite the locking part head (8).

[0070] Figure 2c) shows a line drawing of a third alternative of the second embodiment of a closure device (1) for orthoses, bandages or sports aids, in which the tensioning element (4) is also an integral part of the closure head (8).The locking system has, instead of the locking element (5) and the locking receptacle (6) described in Figure 2a), a total of two locking receptacles (6) designed as recesses, wherein one locking receptacle (6) is arranged on opposite sides, in particular laterally, on the locking head (8) of the first locking part (2), and has a locking element (5) designed as a latch, in particular a sliding latch, wherein the locking element (5) is arranged on one of two edges of the second locking part (3) that enclose a further edge, wherein the enclosed edge is a closed end of the second locking part (3) designed as a rail receptacle and represents the rear end (10).The release of the connection, in particular the snap-fit ​​connection, of the first locking part (2) with the second locking part (3) by means of the snap-fit ​​system comprising the snap-fit ​​element (5) designed as a latch and the snap-fit ​​receptacles (6) is effected by sliding the latch out of the snap-fit ​​receptacle (6), in particular by pulling on the latch orthogonal to the insertion direction. Due to the two snap-fit ​​receptacles (6), the first locking part (2) can also be inserted into the second locking part (3) rotated by 180° along its longitudinal center axis, and the first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3) can be in a connected state.

[0071] Figure 3a) shows a line drawing of a first alternative of a third embodiment of a closure device (1) for orthoses, bandages or sports aids, comprising a first closure part (2) designed as a rail and a second closure part (3) designed as a rail receiver, wherein the first closure part (2) is inserted into the second closure part (3) and the first closure part (2) and the second closure part (3) are reversibly connected to each other via a locking system, wherein the locking system has four clamping elements (4) designed as helical springs, wherein the four clamping elements (4) are arranged on the second closure part (3), and wherein the four clamping elements (4) are in a tensioned state in the insertion direction and are elastically deformed when the first closure part (2) and the second closure part (3) are connected.The locking system has two locking receptacles (6), wherein two clamping elements (4) are spaced apart and arranged next to each other on opposite sides of the second locking part (3) on the second locking part (3), and the two locking receptacles (6) are arranged on opposite sides of the first locking part (2), in particular laterally, on the first locking part (2) such that in the connected state of the first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3) a clamping element (4), in particular two opposing clamping elements (4), locks into each locking receptacle (6).

[0072] The locking system further comprises, in addition to the two locking receptacles (6) arranged laterally on the first locking part (2), which are provided for two of the four clamping elements (4), two locking receptacles (6) designed as recesses and arranged on the top side of the first locking part (2) in relation to the laterally arranged locking receptacles (6), and a locking element (5) designed as a locking lug, wherein one locking element (5) is arranged on the second locking part (3), and wherein one locking element (5) and the two locking receptacles (6) arranged on the top side of the first locking part (2) are arranged and interact such that, in the connected state of the first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3), one locking element (5) engages in one of the two locking receptacles (6).The locking system further comprises an actuating element (7) designed as a loop, which interacts with the locking receptacles (6) and the locking element (5) in such a way that when the at least one actuating element (7) is actuated, in particular by pulling on the loop, the locking element (5) is separated from the locking receptacle (6), and in particular the locking lug is pulled out of the recess. The two locking receptacles (6) arranged on the upper side of the second locking part are arranged one behind the other in the insertion direction such that, depending on the required width of the locking device, different locking positions are possible, thereby obtaining different preloads of the clamping elements (4) and / or resulting in different clamping elements (4) being present in the locking receptacles (6) depending on the locking position.

[0073] In Figure 3a), the first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3) are in a connected state. The first locking part (2) is therefore inserted into the second locking part (3) and reversibly connected to each other via the locking system. All four clamping elements (4) are in a pre-tensioned state. Moving the first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3) from the connected state to the inserted or separated state is carried out according to the description of the embodiment in Figure 1a).

[0074] Figure 3b) shows a line drawing of a second alternative of the third embodiment of a fastening device (1) for orthoses, bandages or sports aids, in which the locking system has two clamping elements (4) and four locking receptacles (6) provided for the clamping elements (4), wherein two locking receptacles (6) are spaced apart next to each other and on opposite sides of the first fastening part (2), in particular laterally, and the two clamping elements (4) are each arranged on opposite sides of the second fastening part (3) such that in the connected state of the first fastening part (2) and the second fastening part (3) each clamping element (4) engages in each locking receptacle (6).

[0075] Figure 3c) shows a line drawing of a third alternative of the third embodiment of a fastening device (1) for orthoses, bandages or sports aids, in which the locking system has two clamping elements (4) and two locking receptacles (6), wherein the two locking receptacles (6) are spaced apart next to each other on one side of the first fastening part (2), in particular laterally, and the two clamping elements (4) are spaced apart next to each other on one side of the second fastening part (3) on the second fastening part (3) such that in the connected state of the first fastening part (2) and the second fastening part (3) at least one clamping element (4) locks into a locking receptacle (6).

[0076] The locking system further comprises, in addition to the two locking receptacles (6) arranged laterally on the first locking part (2) for the two clamping elements (4), two locking receptacles (6) designed as holes and located in a further plane, in particular a plane above the plane in which the locking receptacles (6) for the clamping elements (4) are located, relative to the laterally arranged locking receptacles (6) of the first locking part (2). The locking system also comprises two locking elements (5) designed as locking lugs, wherein the two locking elements (5) are arranged side by side laterally, in particular on the side opposite the clamping elements (4), on the second locking part (3) and are located in the same plane as the locking receptacles (6) designed as holes.The locking elements (5) and the corresponding locking receptacles (6) are arranged and interact such that, in the connected state of the first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3), at least one locking element (5) engages in one of the two locking receptacles (6). The release of the connection, in particular the locking connection, of the first locking part (2) with the second locking part (3) by the locking system comprising the locking elements (5) and locking receptacles (6) is effected by an external force, in particular by bending outwards, especially away from the first locking part (2), from the side of the second locking part (3) on which the locking elements are arranged, such that the locking element (5) is separated from the locking receptacle (6), in particular the locking lug is pulled out of the hole.

[0077] Figure 3d) shows a line drawing of a fourth alternative of the third embodiment of a fastening device (1) for orthoses, bandages or sports aids, in which the locking system has a clamping element (4) and three locking receptacles (6), wherein the three locking receptacles (6) are spaced apart next to each other on one side of the first fastening part (2), in particular laterally, and the one clamping element (4) is arranged on one side of the second fastening part (3) such that, in the connected state of the first fastening part (2) and the second fastening part (3), the one clamping element (4) locks into a locking receptacle (6).Furthermore, the locking device (1) has detent recesses (6) and interacting detent elements (5) as shown in Figure 3c), which are located in a different plane of the locking device (1) and are not shown in Figure 3d), but are indicated by two dashed lines. Figure 4 shows a line drawing of a detent system in which a detent element (5) designed as a rocker is arranged on the first locking part (2) or the second locking part (3), and two detent recesses (6) arranged one behind the other are arranged on the respective other locking part such that, in the connected state of the first locking part (2) and the second locking part (3), the detent element designed as a rocker

[0078] (5) engages in one of the two recessed locking receptacles (6).

[0079] REFERENCE MARK LIST

[0080] 1 locking device

[0081] 2 first locking part

[0082] 3 second locking part 4 clamping element

[0083] 5 locking element

[0084] 6 Raster recording

[0085] 7 Actuating element

[0086] 8 Locking part head 9 Front end

[0087] 10 rear end

Claims

22 REQUIREMENTS 1. A closure device for orthoses, bandages or sports aids, comprising a first closure part, in particular a rail, and a second closure part, in particular a rail receptacle, wherein the first closure part can be inserted into the second closure part and the first closure part and the second closure part can be reversibly connected to each other via a locking system, wherein the locking system has at least one clamping element, wherein the at least one clamping element is arranged on the first closure part and / or the second closure part, and wherein the at least one clamping element is in a pre-tensioned, in particular compressed, state in the insertion direction when the first closure part and the second closure part are connected and is elastically deformable.

2. Locking device according to claim 1, wherein the locking system further comprises at least one locking receptacle, wherein the at least one locking receptacle is arranged on the first locking part and / or on the second locking part, in particular on the other locking part such as the clamping element, and wherein the at least one clamping element and the at least one locking receptacle are arranged and interact such that, in the connected state of the first locking part and the second locking part, the at least one clamping element engages in the at least one locking receptacle.

3. Locking device according to claim 2, wherein the locking system has the same number of clamping elements and locking receptacles, in particular 2, in particular 4, in particular 6 clamping elements and locking receptacles, and wherein the clamping elements are spaced apart next to each other and / or on opposite sides of the respective locking part on the first locking part or the second locking part, and the locking receptacles are spaced apart next to each other and / or arranged on opposite sides of the respective locking part on the other locking part, such that in the connected state of the first locking part and the second locking part, a clamping element each engages in a locking recess.

4. Locking device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking system further comprises at least one locking receptacle and at least one locking element, wherein the at least one locking receptacle is arranged on the first locking part and / or on the second locking part, in particular on the other locking part as the clamping element, and wherein the at least one locking element is arranged on the first locking part and / or on the second locking part, in particular on the same locking part as the clamping element or on the other locking part as the locking receptacle, and wherein the at least one locking element and the at least one locking receptacle are arranged and interact such that, in the connected state of the first locking part and the second locking part, the at least one locking element engages in the at least one locking receptacle.

5. A locking device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first locking part has a locking part head and the second locking part has a front end and a rear end, and wherein, in the connected state of the first locking part and the second locking part, the locking part head of the first locking part is located closer to the rear end of the second locking part than to the front end of the second locking part, in particular butt-to-butt with the rear end of the second locking part.

6. Locking device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one clamping element is a spring element selected from the group consisting of torsion spring, in particular helical spring, in particular helical compression spring, bending spring, in particular leaf spring, arc spring and disc spring.

7. A locking device according to claim 1 or claim 4, wherein the first locking part has a locking part head and the second locking part has a front end and a rear end, and wherein, in the connected state of the first locking part and the second locking part, the locking part head of the first locking part is butt-to-butt with the rear end of the second locking part and wherein the clamping element is an integral part of the locking part head of the first locking part.

8. Closure device according to claim 7, wherein the closure head and the clamping element are made of an elastically deformable material, in particular an elastomer.

9. Locking device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking receptacle is a recess or a loop.

10. Locking device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking element is a locking lug, a projection or a locking bar, in particular in the form of a rocker.

11. Locking device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking system further comprises an actuating element designed to bring the first locking part and the second locking part from the connected state, in particular into a separated state.

12. Locking device according to claim 4 or claim 7, wherein the locking system further comprises at least one actuating element which interacts with the at least one locking receptacle and the at least one locking element in such a way that when the at least one actuating element is actuated, the at least one locking element is separate from the at least one locking receptacle.

13. Locking device according to claim 11 or claim 12, wherein the at least one actuating element is selected from the group consisting of a push button, a loop and a tongue.

14. Orthosis, bandage or sports aid comprising at least one closure device according to any of the preceding claims.

15. Orthosis according to claim 14, wherein the orthosis is a knee joint orthosis.

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