ES2205676T3 - DEVICE TO INCREASE THE STABILITY OF MOVEMENT WITH FOOTWEARS FOR TENNIS OR SIMILAR SPORTS. - Google Patents

DEVICE TO INCREASE THE STABILITY OF MOVEMENT WITH FOOTWEARS FOR TENNIS OR SIMILAR SPORTS.

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ES2205676T3
ES2205676T3 ES99122047T ES99122047T ES2205676T3 ES 2205676 T3 ES2205676 T3 ES 2205676T3 ES 99122047 T ES99122047 T ES 99122047T ES 99122047 T ES99122047 T ES 99122047T ES 2205676 T3 ES2205676 T3 ES 2205676T3
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43BCHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/02Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the material
    • A43B13/026Composites, e.g. carbon fibre or aramid fibre; the sole, one or more sole layers or sole part being made of a composite
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    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43BCHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/02Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the material
    • A43B13/12Soles with several layers of different materials
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43BCHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
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    • A43B7/00Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/1405Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form
    • A43B7/1415Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form characterised by the location under the foot
    • A43B7/142Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form characterised by the location under the foot situated under the medial arch, i.e. under the navicular or cuneiform bones
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43BCHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/1405Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form
    • A43B7/1415Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form characterised by the location under the foot
    • A43B7/1425Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form characterised by the location under the foot situated under the ball of the foot, i.e. the joint between the first metatarsal and first phalange
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43BCHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/1405Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form
    • A43B7/1415Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form characterised by the location under the foot
    • A43B7/143Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form characterised by the location under the foot situated under the lateral arch, i.e. the cuboid bone
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43BCHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/1405Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form
    • A43B7/1415Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form characterised by the location under the foot
    • A43B7/1435Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form characterised by the location under the foot situated under the joint between the fifth phalange and the fifth metatarsal bone
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43BCHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/1405Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form
    • A43B7/1415Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form characterised by the location under the foot
    • A43B7/144Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form characterised by the location under the foot situated under the heel, i.e. the calcaneus bone
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43BCHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
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Abstract

A device for increasing the movement stability of shoes for tennis or similar sports, comprising a plate-like support (18) which is substantially Y-shaped and has a first curved portion (19), which is adapted to follow the profile of the heel region, and a second portion (23), which is adapted to follow the outer profile of the foot. The second portion (23) widens transversely with a third portion (25) so as to affect the inner metatarsal region (26) of the foot. The support (18) is coupled in a downward region to a mid-sole (31) made of shock-absorbing material in order to distribute thereon the load transmitted by the moving foot. <IMAGE>

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Dispositivo para aumentar la estabilidad de movimiento con calzados para el tenis o deportes similares.Device to increase the stability of movement with shoes for tennis or similar sports.

La presente invención se refiere a un dispositivo para aumentar la estabilidad de movimiento realizado con calzados para el tenis o deportes similares.The present invention relates to a device to increase the stability of movement made with footwear for tennis or similar sports.

Se sabe muy bien que es esencial elegir, dependiendo de la actividad deportiva que se practica, calzados que estructuralmente sean los más adecuados para facilitar los movimientos, sosteniendo al mismo tiempo los pies durante los esfuerzos de manera de impedir contracturas o pasos incorrectos.It is well known that it is essential to choose, depending on the sport activity that is practiced, shoes that structurally they are the most suitable to facilitate the movements, while holding the feet during the efforts to prevent incorrect contractures or steps.

A partir de la patente de invención EP-A 0.913.101 se conoce un soporte tipo placa que cae dentro del ámbito del Art. 54(3) EPC.From the invention patent EP-A 0.913.101 a plate-type support is known that falls within the scope of Art. 54 (3) EPC.

En particular, en la práctica del tenis los calzados deben ofrecer una buena estabilidad de movimiento, puesto que el tenista debe poder saltar y correr para moverse rápidamente por la cancha y estar en condiciones de recibir y responder rápidamente a los golpes del adversario.In particular, in tennis practice the footwear should offer good movement stability, put that the player must be able to jump and run to move quickly on the court and be able to receive and respond quickly to the blows of the adversary.

Por otro lado, no menos importante, los calzados para el tenis deben ser bien amortiguados, puesto que tienen que asegurar una buena absorción al impacto cada vez que el pie toca el piso.On the other hand, not least, the shoes for tennis they must be well cushioned, since they have to ensure good impact absorption every time the foot touches the floor.

La parte externa del pie es la región afectada con mayor intensidad por las cargas producidas por los movimientos que realiza el tenista.The outer part of the foot is the affected region with greater intensity due to the loads produced by the movements What does the tennis player do?

El jugador, en efecto, debe ser capaz de moverse rápidamente, y haciéndolo efectúa una sucesión continua de deslizamientos laterales y subsiguiente acciones de frenada.The player must, in effect, be able to move quickly, and by doing so it makes a continuous succession of lateral landslides and subsequent braking actions.

Cualquiera que practique este deporte indudablemente estará perjudicado por calzados que no le concedan de manera segura la necesaria estabilidad, puesto que los movimientos incontrolados, aparte de implicar un considerable desgaste de energía, muchas veces son peligrosos debido a la posibilidad de torceduras de tobillos o caídas, o pueden constituir un riesgo para futuros problemas a los pies, rodillas, espina dorsal.Anyone who practices this sport undoubtedly he will be harmed by footwear that does not grant him sure way the necessary stability, since the movements uncontrolled, apart from involving considerable wear of energy, many times are dangerous due to the possibility of sprained ankles or falls, or may constitute a risk to Future problems to the feet, knees, spine.

Al mismo tiempo, los calzados que no están adecuadamente amortiguados perjudican al tenista, quien se ve afectado cada vez que apoya un pie sobre el piso, por el impacto contra el piso que le es transmitido, a través de las piernas, hasta la espina dorsal.At the same time, shoes that are not properly cushioned harm the tennis player, who looks affected each time you rest one foot on the floor, by the impact against the floor that is transmitted to him, through the legs, until The spine.

Por otro lado, recurrir a calzados que simplemente están provistos de una entresuela hecha de material blando con una función de amortiguación de choques implica el riesgo de comprometer seriamente la estabilidad de sus movimientos, puesto que el pie está totalmente desequilibrado, como ocurre, para hacer una comparación, cuando se salta con una pierna sobre un colchón blando, que proporciona una acción amortiguadora pero puede provocar una pérdida total del equilibrio.On the other hand, resort to footwear that they are simply provided with a midsole made of material Soft with a shock absorbing function implies risk to seriously compromise the stability of your movements, put that the foot is totally unbalanced, as it happens, to do a comparison, when you jump with one leg on a mattress soft, which provides a damping action but can cause a total loss of balance.

El objetivo de la presente invención es el de proporcionar un dispositivo que resuelva las desventajas mencionadas con anterioridad de los dispositivos convencionales, en particular aumentando la estabilidad de movimiento para calzados para el tenis y deportes similares.The objective of the present invention is to provide a device that resolves the aforementioned disadvantages prior to conventional devices, in particular increasing movement stability for tennis shoes and similar sports.

Dentro del alcance de este objetivo, una finalidad de la presente invención es la de proporcionar un dispositivo que no perjudique ni estorbe de ninguna manera la configuración estructural general del calzado.Within the scope of this objective, a purpose of the present invention is to provide a device that does not harm or in any way hinder the general structural configuration of footwear.

Otra importante finalidad de la presente invención es la de proporcionar un dispositivo que sea estructuralmente simple, durable y resistente al desgaste.Another important purpose of this invention is to provide a device that is structurally simple, durable and wear resistant.

Otra finalidad de la presente invención es la de proporcionar un dispositivo para aumentar la estabilidad de movimiento efectuado con calzados para el tenis o deportes similares que se pueda fabricar con facilidad mediante equipos y máquinas convencionales.Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a device to increase the stability of movement made with shoes for tennis or similar sports that can be easily manufactured using equipment and machines conventional.

Una finalidad adicional e importante de la presente invención es la de proporcionar un dispositivo para calzados deportivos que sea capaz de asegurar una óptima amortiguación del pie a los impactos contra el piso.An additional and important purpose of the The present invention is to provide a device for sports shoes that is able to ensure optimal foot cushioning to impacts against the floor.

Este objetivo, estas finalidades y aún otros que se pondrán más de manifiesto en la presente descripción se logran mediante un dispositivo para aumentar la estabilidad de movimiento con calzados para el tenis o deportes similares según la presente invención caracterizado por el hecho que comprende un soporte tipo placa que substancialmente está configurada en "Y" y que tiene una primera porción curva, que es apta para seguir el perfil de la región del talón, y una segunda porción, que es apta para seguir el perfil exterior del pie y que se ensancha transversalmente con una tercera porción de manera de afectar la región interna del metatarso de dicho pie, dicho soporte estando acoplado en una región inferior a una entresuela hecha de material amortiguador para distribuir sobre la misma la carga transmitida por el pie en movimiento.This objective, these purposes and still others that will become more apparent in the present description are achieved by a device to increase movement stability with shoes for tennis or similar sports according to this invention characterized by the fact that it comprises a support type board that is substantially set to "Y" and that has a first curved portion, which is apt to follow the profile of the heel region, and a second portion, which is suitable for following the outer profile of the foot and that widens transversely with a third portion so as to affect the inner region of the metatarsus of said foot, said support being coupled in a lower region to a midsole made of cushion material to distribute on it the load transmitted by the moving foot.

Otras características y ventajas de la presente invención se pondrán de manifiesto a partir de la siguiente descripción detallada de una realización preferida de la misma, ilustrada sólo a título ejemplificador y no limitativo en los dibujos anexos, donde:Other features and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment thereof, illustrated only by way of example and not limiting in attached drawings, where:

- la figura 1 es una vista en perspectiva de un calzado provisto de un dispositivo para aumentar la estabilidad de movimiento según la presente invención;- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a footwear provided with a device to increase the stability of movement according to the present invention;

- la figura 2 es un despiece en perspectiva del calzado de la figura 1;- Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the footwear of figure 1;

- la figura 3 es una vista desde arriba de un detalle del dispositivo mostrado en las figuras anteriores.- Figure 3 is a top view of a detail of the device shown in the previous figures.

Con referencia a las figuras mencionadas, un calzado, sumamente adecuado para tenis, está indicado en su totalidad mediante el numeral 10 y comprende una parte superior (11) que está vinculada con una suela (12).With reference to the mentioned figures, a footwear, very suitable for tennis, is indicated in your total by number 10 and comprises a top part (11) which is linked with a sole (12).

La suela está constituida por el acoplamiento de un dispositivo para aumentar la estabilidad de movimiento, indicado mediante el numeral 13, con la parte inferior del solaje de un tipo conocido en sí mismo.The sole consists of the coupling of a device to increase the stability of movement, indicated by numeral 13, with the lower part of the lapel of one type known in itself.

En este caso, la parte inferior del solaje (14) tiene una configuración general tipo caja, puesto que perimetralmente está provista, en su parte frontal (15) y en su parte posterior (16), de un borde levantado (17) para contener los correspondientes elementos de la parte superior (11).In this case, the lower part of the flooring (14) it has a general box type configuration, since perimeter is provided, in its front part (15) and in its back (16), of a raised edge (17) to contain the corresponding elements of the upper part (11).

En esta realización, la parte inferior del solaje está hecha de goma vulcanizada, pero en otros casos puede estar hecha de otro material, mientras tenga las mismas características.In this embodiment, the lower part of the overlay It is made of vulcanized rubber, but in other cases it may be made of another material, as long as it has the same features.

El dispositivo (13) comprende un soporte tipo placa (18), preferentemente hecho de un material comercialmente conocido mediante el nombre registrado de Kevlar o, en otros casos, de un material con características mecánicas equivalentes.The device (13) comprises a support type plate (18), preferably made of a commercially material known by the registered name of Kevlar or, in other cases, of a material with equivalent mechanical characteristics.

El soporte (18) substancialmente tiene forma de "Y" y posee una primera parte curva (19) que está formada, comenzando desde una parte posterior interna (20) de la planta (21) de un pie, semejante a un talón.The support (18) is substantially in the form of "Y" and has a first curved part (19) that is formed, starting from an internal rear (20) of the plant (21) of one foot, similar to a heel.

A partir de una parte posterior externa (22) de la planta (21) del pie, el soporte (18) tiene una segunda porción substancialmente derecha (23) que sigue el perfil externo del pie hasta llegar a la región externa del metatarso (24) del mismo.From an external rear part (22) of the sole (21) of the foot, the support (18) has a second portion substantially right (23) that follows the external profile of the foot until reaching the outer region of the metatarsus (24) thereof.

Una tercera región (25) se extiende en particular desde un segmento mediano de la segunda porción (23) y se ensancha transversalmente con respecto a la segunda porción (23), de manera de tener en su conjunto una forma bifurcada y afectar la región interna del metatarso (26) del pie.A third region (25) extends in particular from a medium segment of the second portion (23) and widens transversely with respect to the second portion (23), so of having a bifurcated form as a whole and affecting the region internal metatarsal (26) of the foot.

El soporte tipo placa (18) está provisto en particular, en la primera región curva (19), de un primer borde de contención (27) y un segundo borde de contención (28), cada uno de los cuales se desarrolla en ángulos rectos con respecto al soporte (18) en la parte posterior interna (20) y en la parte posterior externa (22) de la planta (21) del pie.The plate type support (18) is provided in particular, in the first curved region (19), of a first edge of containment (27) and a second containment edge (28), each of which develops at right angles to the support (18) on the inner back (20) and on the back external (22) of the sole (21) of the foot.

El soporte tipo placa (18) también incluye un tercer borde de contención, indicado mediante el numeral 29, que se desarrolla monolíticamente a lo largo del perfil de la región externa del metatarso (24) de la segunda porción (23).The plate type support (18) also includes a third containment edge, indicated by numeral 29, which is develops monolithically along the profile of the region External metatarsal (24) of the second portion (23).

En su configuración activa, el soporte (18) está dispuesto por encima de una entresuela (31) hecha de material blando, por ejemplo EVA, material de poliuretano espumado o similar, que actúa como elemento amortiguador.In its active configuration, the support (18) is arranged above a midsole (31) made of material soft, for example EVA, foamed polyurethane material or the like, which acts as a damping element.

En particular, la entresuela es más gruesa desde la región del talón (32) hasta la región del metatarso (33) para luego ahusarse de manera de ser más delgada en la región frontal (34) remanente.In particular, the midsole is thicker since the heel region (32) to the metatarsal region (33) to then taper so as to be thinner in the frontal region (34) remnant.

El soporte tipo placa (18), en particular, coopera con la entresuela (31) y proporciona dos funciones importantes, puesto que:The plate-type support (18), in particular, cooperates with the midsole (31) and provides two functions important, since:

- asegura la correcta contención de la parte externa del pie, la cual se ve sometida con mayor intensidad a las cargas y empujes del cuerpo provocadas por repentinas acciones de aceleración y frenado, permitiendo una total libertad de movimiento;- ensures the correct containment of the part external foot, which is subjected with greater intensity to the body loads and thrusts caused by sudden actions of acceleration and braking, allowing total freedom of movement;

- distribuye correctamente la carga y el esfuerzo transmitido por el pie a la entresuela (31), que actúa como elemento amortiguador, asegurando así una óptima estabilidad.- correctly distribute the load and effort transmitted by the foot to the midsole (31), which acts as an element shock absorber, thus ensuring optimum stability.

El suministro del dispositivo (13), en efecto, tiene en cuenta tanto el hecho que durante el contacto del pie con el piso todo el peso del cuerpo es descargado completamente sobre la región del metatarso, que actúa como un fulcro para el pie mientras éste flexiona, y desde allí sobre la parte posterior del talón, como la particular importancia de los deslizamientos laterales, que son muy frecuentes en tenis y en los cuales la parte externa del pie es aquella más afectada por las cargas de las acciones de empuje y frenado.The supply of the device (13), in effect, takes into account both the fact that during the contact of the foot with the whole body weight floor is completely unloaded on the metatarsal region, which acts as a fulcrum for the foot while this flexes, and from there on the back of the heel, as the particular importance of lateral landslides, which are very frequent in tennis and in which the external part of the foot is the one most affected by the loads of the pushing actions and braking.

De esta manera, el efecto amortiguador asegurado por la entresuela (31) es estabilizado correctamente gracias a la presencia del soporte tipo placa (18).In this way, the cushioning effect assured through the midsole (31) it is stabilized correctly thanks to the presence of the plate type support (18).

Además, no obstante permitir una completa libertad a la parte interna del pie, que es la parte menos afectada por las cargas, el dispositivo según la presente invención asegura una correcta contención de la parte externa justamente para resistir las fuerzas debido al peso del cuerpo y a la acción muscular de los empujes del atleta.In addition, however, allow a complete freedom to the inner part of the foot, which is the least affected part by the charges, the device according to the present invention ensures a correct containment of the external part just to resist the forces due to the weight of the body and the muscular action of the athlete thrusts.

El soporte y contención, sin embargo, de ninguna manera es limitativo para el pie, puesto que es capaz de adaptar su configuración dinámica sin forzar ninguna constricción, asegurando al mismo tiempo una correcta cooperación con la entresuela para la función de amortiguación, de manera de proporcionar una conveniente distribución de la carga, con el resultado de aumentar considerablemente la estabilidad de movimiento.The support and containment, however, of any way is limiting for the foot, since it is able to adapt its dynamic configuration without forcing any constraints, ensuring at the same time a correct cooperation with the midsole for the damping function, so as to provide a convenient load distribution, with the result of increasing considerably the stability of movement.

En la práctica, se ha observado que el objetivo y las finalidades de la presente invención se logran ampliamente.In practice, it has been observed that the objective and the purposes of the present invention are widely achieved.

Cabe resaltar que la presente invención proporciona un dispositivo para aumentar la estabilidad de movimiento con calzados para el tenis o deportes similares sin perjudicar o estorbar de ninguna manera la general configuración estructural del calzado.It should be noted that the present invention provides a device to increase the stability of movement with shoes for tennis or similar sports without damage or in any way hinder the general configuration structural footwear.

Además, cabe observar que se ha proporcionado un dispositivo que estructuralmente es muy simple y que asegura una buena duración y resistencia al desgaste.In addition, it should be noted that a device that structurally is very simple and that ensures a Good durability and wear resistance.

Otra ventaja considerable que indudablemente se logra con la presente invención está relacionada al hecho que se ha proporcionado un dispositivo para aumentar la estabilidad de movimiento efectuado con calzados para el tenis o deportes similares, el cual puede ser fabricado mediante equipos y máquinas convencionales.Another considerable advantage that is undoubtedly achieved with the present invention is related to the fact that it has provided a device to increase the stability of movement made with shoes for tennis or sports similar, which can be manufactured using equipment and machines conventional.

Otra ventaja se debe al hecho que el dispositivo según la presente invención es capaz de asegurar una óptima amortiguación del pie contra los impactos con el piso.Another advantage is due to the fact that the device according to the present invention is able to ensure optimum cushioning of the foot against impacts with the floor.

La invención así concebida es susceptible de numerosas modificaciones y variantes, todas dentro del ámbito del alcance de las reivindicaciones que están más adelante.The invention thus conceived is susceptible to numerous modifications and variants, all within the scope of scope of the claims that follow.

En la práctica, los materiales empleados, mientras sean compatibles con el uso contingente, así como también las dimensiones, pueden ser cualesquiera según las necesidades del caso.In practice, the materials used, as long as they are compatible with contingent use, as well as the dimensions, can be any according to the needs of the case.

Donde las características técnicas mencionadas en cualquier reivindicación son seguidas por signos de referencia, esos signos de referencia han sido incluidos sólo a los efectos de aumentar la comprensión de las reivindicaciones y, por consiguiente, tales signos de referencia no tienen ningún efecto restrictivo sobre la interpretación de cada elemento identificado a título ejemplificador mediante tales signos de referencia.Where the technical characteristics mentioned in any claims are followed by reference signs, those reference signs have been included only for the purpose of increase the understanding of the claims and, consequently, such reference signs have no restrictive effect on the interpretation of each element identified by title exemplifier by means of such reference signs.

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1. Dispositivo para aumentar la estabilidad de movimiento con calzados para el tenis o deportes similares, que comprende un soporte tipo placa (18) que substancialmente está configurado en "Y" y tiene una primera porción curva (19), que es apta para seguir el perfil de la región del talón, y una segunda región (23), que es apta para seguir el perfil externo del pie y se ensancha transversalmente con una tercera porción (25) de manera de afectar la región interna del metatarso de dicho pie, dicho soporte estando acoplado en una región inferior a una entresuela (31) hecha de material amortiguador para distribuir sobre la misma la carga transmitida por el pie en movimiento.1. Device to increase the stability of movement with shoes for tennis or similar sports, which it comprises a plate-like support (18) that is substantially set to "Y" and has a first curved portion (19), which It is suitable to follow the profile of the heel region, and a second region (23), which is suitable for following the external profile of the foot and widens transversely with a third portion (25) so as to affect the internal metatarsal region of said foot, said support being coupled in a region inferior to a midsole (31) made of damping material to distribute the load on it transmitted by the moving foot. 2. Dispositivo según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado por el hecho que dicho soporte comprende, en la primera porción curva, un borde de contención que sobresale substancialmente en ángulo recto desde la parte externa de la región del talón.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said support comprises, in the first curved portion, a containment edge that protrudes substantially at a right angle from the outside of the heel region. 3. Dispositivo según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado por el hecho que dicho soporte comprende, en la primera porción curva, un borde de contención que sobresale substancialmente en ángulo recto desde la parte interna de la región del talón.3. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said support comprises, in the first curved portion, a containment edge that protrudes substantially at a right angle from the inner part of the heel region. 4. Dispositivo según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado por el hecho que dicho soporte comprende, en la segunda porción, un borde de contención que sobresale substancialmente en ángulo recto desde la parte externa de la región del metatarso.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said support comprises, in the second portion, a containment edge that protrudes substantially at a right angle from the outer part of the metatarsal region. 5. Dispositivo según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado por el hecho que dicho soporte tipo placa está hecho de un material comercialmente conocido por el nombre registrado de Kevlar o de otro material con características equivalentes.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said plate-type support is made of a material commercially known by the registered name of Kevlar or of another material with equivalent characteristics. 6. Dispositivo según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado por el hecho que dicha entresuela es más espesa en la región del talón y en la región del metatarso que en las otras regiones.6. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said midsole is thicker in the heel region and in the metatarsal region than in the other regions. 7. Dispositivo según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado por el hecho que dicha entresuela está hecha de EVA u otro material con características equivalentes.7. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said midsole is made of EVA or other material with equivalent characteristics. 8. Dispositivo según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado por el hecho que la entresuela está hecha de goma vulcanizada u otro material con características equivalentes.8. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the midsole is made of vulcanized rubber or other material with equivalent characteristics.
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