ES2830498B2 - DEVICE FOR ELEVATING FOOTWEAR FOR MOTORISTS OR SIMILAR - Google Patents

Description

DEVICE FOR ELEVATING THE SHOE FOR MOTORCYCLES OR SIMILAR

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a novel device to be used by motorcyclists, cyclists or the like, where said device allows the outside of the rider's foot to be kept higher, providing the necessary length and thus achieving a significant improvement in support and stability. of the motorcyclist-motorcycle assembly, in addition to safeguarding motorcyclists' footwear, specifically against the friction that occurs when placing the footwear on the ground.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The device of the present invention adjusts to the user's footwear, allowing greater comfort when placing the leg at the moment in which the stopping maneuver is desired, since it fundamentally allows the leg to be raised with respect to its original position, giving greater length. in the area of contact with the ground and therefore granting greater stability to the motorcycle-motorcyclist assembly.

In the state of the art there are devices that are incorporated into the footwear of the user of a motorcycle or the like that allow the motorcycle riders to raise or safeguard their footwear, specifically against the friction that occurs when they act on the gear lever of the motorcycle. , as described in the Spanish utility model ES1064879U, which reveals a shoe protector for motorcyclists consisting of a sleeve adaptable to the periphery of the shoe in its front area, between the shank and the toe, specifically in correspondence with the area of incidence of said shoe on the gear lever, acting as a means of physical independence between both elements, shoe and lever. The aforementioned sleeve is made of a resistant material, the one intended to come into contact with the gear lever, and a second elastically deformable sector that ensures the fit and stabilization of the protector on the periphery of the shoe.

Utility model ES1021703U reveals a protector for motorcyclists' footwear, intended to prevent premature wear suffered by footwear due to friction or contact with the surface. shift handle that a good number of motorcycles have to carry out successive speed changes, essentially characterized by being made up of an elastic and flexible band joined at its ends and that is suitable for adapting to any foot worn by a motorcyclist, said band presenting a sector of its outer surface, a strip of leather or other flexible material with high resistance to wear and tear that, being fixed to said strip by means of sewing or the like, is placed on the upper part of the shoe so that it contacts the aforementioned handle every time the motorcyclist performs with it a change of speed, thus protecting the footwear against any contact between it and the aforementioned handle.

The difference of the present invention with respect to the cited documents is that these devices only protect the footwear with respect to the action on the lever and are not designed as elements that allow lengthening the area in contact with the ground, therefore It can be seen in the plans, the element is arranged on the toe of the shoe and the outer side of the shoe, likewise, the on-sole of the device has grooves specifically designed so as not to hinder the maneuvers of changing gear and braking. without subtracting security in the maneuvers of support on the ground.

Document WO-A-01 35781 describes an article of footwear of this type and, more particularly, a motorcycle boot, comprising: a first rigid shell that defines a body intended to receive the foot of a user and that is extends along an elongation direction, a second rigid casing that defines a shank intended to receive the user's leg and that extends substantially along an elevation direction, an articulation that joins the body and the shank, said articulation authorizing the rotation of the shaft with respect to the body in a transverse direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of elongation and to the direction of elevation, in order to allow the user's foot to flex, stop means comprising a first element attached to the body and a second element attached to the shank that come into contact with each other to limit the rotation of the shank with respect to the body in the transverse direction within an extreme range of rotation, damping means that generate a torque according to the transverse direction that opposes the approximation of the first and second stop elements.

This article is included in the footwear and is not an independent element that is incorporated into the footwear, so the result is a very robust footwear, reducing the comfort to the user, the device of the present invention adjusts to the user's footwear allowing greater comfort when placing the leg at the moment in which it is desired to perform the stopping maneuver, for which it satisfactorily solves the problem that the user has in the maneuvers where support with the ground or asphalt is necessary, managing to improve the distance in the first contact area, without hindering the support of the foot on the footrest, when the motorcyclist resumes his march.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of its practical embodiment, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- shows a view of the upper part of the device (1) of the invention fitted to a motorcyclist's footwear, where it can be seen that the extension of the device (1) is between the tip (3) and the lateral end (5). ).

Figure 2.- shows a view of the lower part of the device (1) where the oversole (2) and the slits (4) made can be seen.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention reveals a device that can be used by motorcyclists or the like in motorcycle stopping maneuvers, the device adjusts to the user's footwear allowing greater comfort when placing the leg at the moment in which the maneuver of stopping is desired. stop, since it fundamentally raises the leg with respect to its original position, giving greater length when it touches the ground and therefore granting greater stability to the motorcyclist as a whole. The device of the present invention avoids having to look for high support points such as curbs, sidewalks, bollards, etc. to maintain motorcycle stability when stationary.

The device (1) is incorporated as an oversole (2) of the user's footwear, in the forefoot area, starting in the metatarsal area and ending in the distal phalanges (toes), managing to improve the distance to the ground of the motorcyclist in the first area of contact with the asphalt or ground, without hindering the support of the foot on the footrest, when the motorcyclist resumes his march. In the oversole (2), grooves (4) have been made on part of its surface, specifically designed so as not to hinder the maneuvers of changing gear and braking (pedal) without subtracting the characteristics of its main function.

The device (1) is adjusted to the user's footwear by means of an end or tip (3) integral with the oversole (2) and which allows vertical adjustment of the tip (3) of the device with the oversole (2) and it extends between said toe (3) and the outer side (5) of the shoe, presenting a height of approximately 3 to 4 centimeters in the outer lateral area (5) of the user's foot.

The device (1) of the present invention makes it possible to improve the safety of the motorcyclist both during stopping maneuvers and when he is already stopped, since it facilitates better contact with the ground without the need to bend over, avoiding a fall. In addition, the device (1) is designed to be ergonomically integrated into the rider's foot regardless of the footwear used, it also allows gear changes or braking without the supplement hindering or hindering maneuvering on motorcycles with manual transmission at any time.

The design of the oversole (2) is beveled and refined to maximize the surfaces in contact with the ground, being made of a non-slip material to facilitate foot support in areas of low grip.

Claims (4)

1. - Device (1) for lifting footwear for motorcyclists or the like, characterized in that it comprises an oversole (2) arranged above the sole of the user's footwear and extending between the area of the metatarsals and the phalanges distal parts of the foot, where said sole (2) has slits (4) made on part of its surface so as not to hinder gear changing and braking maneuvers and where the device (1) incorporates a toe (3) that adjusts with the insole (2) and which extends to the outer side (5) of the shoe. 2. - Shoe lifting device for motorcyclists or the like according to claim 1, characterized in that the device (1) is made of plastic materials. 3. - Shoe lifting device for motorcyclists or the like according to claim 1, characterized in that the device (1) has a height of approximately 3 to 4 centimeters in the outer lateral area (5) of the user's footwear. 4. Shoe-raising device for motorcyclists or the like according to claim 1, characterized in that the oversole (2) is made of a non-slip material.