EP0693260B1 - Holding device for the ends of laces - Google Patents

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EP0693260B1
EP0693260B1 EP95111610A EP95111610A EP0693260B1 EP 0693260 B1 EP0693260 B1 EP 0693260B1 EP 95111610 A EP95111610 A EP 95111610A EP 95111610 A EP95111610 A EP 95111610A EP 0693260 B1 EP0693260 B1 EP 0693260B1
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  • the present invention relates to a device for Locking end areas of at least one shoelace.
  • DE 42 09 425 C1 Generic device in the form of a Push button to Locking of laces described in which by a Circular movement of an inner ring causes the Laces are jammed.
  • the known devices have a number of Disadvantages on.
  • the known devices often consist of relatively many items, a fact that the Production costs increased and the wear and tear early Devices can lead.
  • some of the known devices spring means for locking the Laces on, so that when the spring properties decrease the spring means the devices become unusable.
  • the known devices fix the Laces only in a relatively small area of the Laces, with the result that the fixation of the Laces are relatively weak and a large part of that Laces remain accessible without protection. This resulted with high-heeled footwear accordingly long laces to problems.
  • the winding up of the end regions of the laces enables a secure and uncomplicated locking of the end areas of the Laces, which are thus largely protected from wear and tear Kinks, scissors or tears are preserved.
  • the invention Device enables the end regions of the Laces, for example, by simply turning the Cap element opposite the base element, so that on further Individual parts, especially spring means, can be omitted. This allows easy and wear-free handling of the device according to the invention.
  • the openings one have the greatest possible distance from the hub and thus preferably at the outer end of the first and second The fabric is arranged.
  • the device has the first flat structure of the base element and / or the second flat structure of the cap element Edge area so that the first and the second Touch fabrics and form a closed unit Cap element and base element is present. This will make the End areas of the laces from dirt and impacts protected from the outside, which provides greater security in the Application (e.g. walking through scrub or undergrowth)
  • the device according to the invention is produced.
  • the first flat structure of the Basic element with a bead-shaped, elastic edge is provided.
  • the bead-shaped, elastic edge allows a good adaptation of the device according to the invention to the The wearer's footwear, which makes them comfortable to wear Consequence.
  • the bead-shaped, elastic edge can be so be designed so that it with the edge of the cap member cooperates so that a tight closure of the device according to the invention is present.
  • the second fabric of the Cap element is removably attached to the hub.
  • the hub has a bore and the second sheet the cap element is by means of a pin Fastener, which is in the hole in the hub is used, rotatably connected to the base element.
  • the hub has a circumferential groove Includes shoelace turns. At the first Rotations of the cap member relative to the base member jam some areas of the two laces in the Circumferential groove and are with the further up or angling secured the remaining ends of the shoelaces. This creates a particularly secure locking of the laces. If the Circumferential groove is provided with a toothing and / or Circumferential groove a V-shaped, facing the inside of the hub has a tapering cross-section, this effect is still additionally reinforced.
  • the cap element For easier handling of the device according to the invention preferably has the cap element on its top Profile to facilitate twisting the cap element. It is also useful if the cap element and the Base element markings to facilitate passage the end portions of at least one shoelace through the pairs of cooperating openings of the base element and the Have cap element.
  • the device 1 shows a device 1 according to the invention and its possible arrangement on a high-shaft shoe 2.
  • the high shaft shoe 2 is by means of the laces 3 on the foot or leg of the wearer attached.
  • the shoelace ends 4 are the device 1 according to the invention intended.
  • the device 1 according to the invention includes this Cap member 5 and base member 6.
  • base member 6 has a first sheet 12 with one of the first Fabric protruding hub 13 and at least two of the Hub spaced openings 17 in the first sheet (Fig. 2 and 3).
  • the cap element 5 has a second one Fabric 7 on the hub (Fig.
  • the Base element 6 is rotatably connected to the base element 6 and the first sheet 12 of the base element 6 opposite, with at least two spaced openings 11th are provided in the second sheet 7 so that at at least one position of the cap element 5 relative to the Base element 6 two openings in the first fabric of the Base element (Fig. 2 and 3) with two openings 11 in the second Sheet 7 of cap element 5 are aligned.
  • Device 1 on the base element 6 is a bead-shaped edge 8 appropriate.
  • the second sheet 7 has the Cap element 5 has an edge 9 with on its top a profile 10 is provided. This makes twisting easier of the cap element 5 relative to the base element 6.
  • Fig. 2 shows a section along the line II-II of Fig.1 by the device according to the invention from Fig.1.
  • Fig.1 comprises device 1, the cap element 5 and the Base element 6.
  • the base element 6 has the first Sheet 12 with one of the first sheet 12 projecting hub 13.
  • the hub 13 has a circumferential groove 14 a set of 15 teeth.
  • the first fabric has furthermore two openings 17 spaced from the hub 13
  • Cap element 5 has a second sheet 7, which the hub 13 of the base element 6 rotatable with the base element 6 is connected and the first sheet 12 of the Base element 6 lies opposite, at least two spaced openings 11 in the second sheet 7 so are provided that at least one position of the Cap element 5 relative to the base element 6 two openings in the first sheet 12 of the base element 6 with two openings 11 in the second fabric 7 of the cap element 5 are aligned.
  • the bead-shaped, elastic edge 8 is like this trained that he with the edge 9 of the cap member 5th cooperates so that a tight closure of the Device 1 according to the invention is present.
  • the bead-shaped, elastic edge 8 can by means of an adhesive on the first Surface structure 12 of the base element can be attached.
  • the Edge region 9 of the cap element 5 is designed such that it touches the first sheet 12 of the base element 6, so that a closed unit from the cap element 5 and the Base element 6 is present.
  • the end regions 4 of the Laces 3 against dirt and external influences protected providing greater security in use (e.g. running through scrub or undergrowth) Device 1 according to the invention arises.
  • Cap element 5 has a projection 23 which has a bore 24 with a turn 25 for receiving the screw 16.
  • Projection 23 fits into a recess 26 in the hub 13 of the Base element 6.
  • the hub 13 also contains a bore 18, in which the screw 16 can be inserted so that it is in the turn 25 can be screwed into the projection 23 of the cap element 5.
  • the base element 6 has a guide on its outer circumference 27 in which the edge region 9 of the cap element 5 is guided is, so a closed unit from cap element 5 and Base element 6 is present.

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The device (1) locks the ends (4) of one or more laces (3) by a basic assembly (6). The assembly comprises a first flat component (12) with protruding hub (13) and with two or more holes (17) clear of the hub; and a cap (5) having a second flat component (7) opposite and clear of the first, also containing two or more holes (11). The cap turns on the basic assembly, the lace ends being passed through the holes and twisted so as to wind them round the hub. This can be arranged to cause the lace ends to cross over each other on the hub. <IMAGE>

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Arretierung von Endbereichen zumindest eines Schnürsenkels.The present invention relates to a device for Locking end areas of at least one shoelace.

Vorschläge für derartige Vorrichtungen sind in der EP-0 314 628 A2, der FR 1 518 038, der DE 42 09 425 C1 und den US 3 500 508, US 3 345 707 und US 948 071 beschrieben. Die in den genannten Dokumenten beschriebenen Vorrichtungen sind insbesondere für Kinder im Kindergartenalter gedacht, welche noch nicht gelernt haben, Schnürsenkel selbständig zu schnüren, und sollen das Schnüren von Schuhen erleichtern oder überflüssig machen.Proposals for such devices are in EP-0 314 628 A2, FR 1 518 038, DE 42 09 425 C1 and US 3 500 508, US 3,345,707 and US 948 071. The in the above Devices described in documents are especially for Kindergarten children thought who haven't learned yet have to lace laces independently, and are supposed to To make lacing of shoes easier or unnecessary.

Insbesondere wird in der DE 42 09 425 C1 eine gattungsgemäße Vorrichtung in Form eines Druckknopfes zur Arretierung von Schnürsenkeln beschrieben, bei dem durch eine Kreisbewegung eines innenliegenden Rings bewirkt wird, daß die Schnürsenkel verklemmt werden.In particular, DE 42 09 425 C1 Generic device in the form of a Push button to Locking of laces described in which by a Circular movement of an inner ring causes the Laces are jammed.

Jedoch weisen die bekannten Vorrichtungen eine Reihe von Nachteilen auf. Oft bestehen die bekannten Vorrichtungen aus relativ vielen Einzelteilen, eine Tatsache, die die Produktionskosten erhöht und zu einem frühen Verschleiß der Vorrichtungen führen kann. Insbesondere weisen manche der bekannten Vorrichtungen Federmittel zur Arretierung der Schnürsenkel auf, so daß beim Nachlassen der Federeigenschaften der Federmittel die Vorrichtungen unbrauchbar werden. Desweiteren fixieren die bekannten Vorrichtungen die Schnürsenkel nur in einem relativ kleinen Bereich des Schnürsenkels, mit der Folge, daß die Fixierung der Schnürsenkel relativ schwach ist und ein großer Teil der Schnürsenkel ungeschützt zugänglich bleibt. Dies führte insbesondere bei hochschaftigem Schuhwerk mit entsprechend langen Schnürsenkeln zu Problemen. However, the known devices have a number of Disadvantages on. The known devices often consist of relatively many items, a fact that the Production costs increased and the wear and tear early Devices can lead. In particular, some of the known devices spring means for locking the Laces on, so that when the spring properties decrease the spring means the devices become unusable. Furthermore, the known devices fix the Laces only in a relatively small area of the Laces, with the result that the fixation of the Laces are relatively weak and a large part of that Laces remain accessible without protection. This resulted with high-heeled footwear accordingly long laces to problems.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine verbesserte Vorrichtung zur Arretierung von Schnürsenkeln bereitzustellen, die die Nachteile der bekannten Vorrichtungen vermeidet. Die Erfindung bezieht sich somit auf eine Vorrichtung zur Arretierung von Endbereichen zumindest eines Schnürsenkels, wobei ein Basiselement sowie zwei Öffnungen in diesem vorgesehen sind, sowie ein Kappenelement enthaltend ein zweites Flächengebilde, das dem Basiselement im wesentlichen beabstandet gegenüberliegt, und mindestens zwei Öffnungen in dem zweiten Flächengebilde, wobei das Kappenelement und das Basiselement so miteinander verbunden sind, daß das Kappenelement und das Basiselement gegeneinander verdrehbar sind und in mindestens einer Position des Kappenelements gegenüber dem Basiselement zwei Öffnungen des Basiselements mit zwei weiteren Öffnungen des Kappenelements derart zusammenwirken, daß ein Endbereich eines Schnürsenkels durch ein Paar zusammenwirkender Öffnungen und ein anderer Endbereich desselben Schnürsenkels oder eines weiteren Schnürsenkels durch ein anderes Paar zusammenwirkender Öffnungen hindurchführbar sind. Die Vorrichtung zur Arretierung von Schnürsenkeln ist erfindungsgemäß durch folgende Merkmale gekennzeichnet:

  • das Basiselement enthält ein erstes Flächengebilde und eine von dem ersten Flächengebilde vorstehende Nabe sowie mindestens zwei von der Nabe beabstandete Öffnungen in dem ersten Flächengebilde;
  • das zweite Flächengebilde liegt dem ersten Flächengebilde des Basiselements im wesentlichen beabstandet gegenüber; und
  • die Endbereiche sind durch ein Verdrehen des Kappenelements gegenüber dem Basiselement und/oder durch ein Verdrehen des Basiselements gegenüber dem Kappenelement auf die Nabe aufwickelbar.
    • The present invention is therefore based on the object of providing an improved device for locking laces which avoids the disadvantages of the known devices. The invention thus relates to a device for locking end regions of at least one shoelace, a base element and two openings being provided therein, and a cap element comprising a second flat structure, which is essentially spaced apart from the base element, and at least two openings in the second Flat structures, the cap element and the base element being connected to one another in such a way that the cap element and the base element are rotatable relative to one another and in at least one position of the cap element relative to the base element two openings of the base element interact with two further openings of the cap element such that an end region of a shoelace through a pair of cooperating openings and another end portion of the same shoelace or another shoelace through another pair of interacting openings. The device for locking laces is characterized according to the invention by the following features:
  • the base element includes a first sheet and a hub protruding from the first sheet and at least two openings spaced from the hub in the first sheet;
  • the second sheet is substantially spaced from the first sheet of the base member; and
  • the end regions can be wound onto the hub by rotating the cap element relative to the base element and / or by rotating the base element relative to the cap element.

    • Das Aufwickeln der Endbereiche des Schnürsenkels ermöglicht eine sichere und unkomplizierte Arretierung der Endbereiche der Schnürsenkel, welche somit weitgehend vor Verschleiß durch Knicken, Scheren oder Reißen bewahrt sind. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung ermöglicht das Aufwickeln der Endbereiche des Schnürsenkels beispielsweise durch eine einfache Drehung des Kappenelements gegenüber dem Basiselement, so daß auf weitere Einzelteile, insbesondere Federmittel, verzichtet werden kann. Dies gestattet eine einfache und verschleißfreie Handhabung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung. The winding up of the end regions of the laces enables a secure and uncomplicated locking of the end areas of the Laces, which are thus largely protected from wear and tear Kinks, scissors or tears are preserved. The invention Device enables the end regions of the Laces, for example, by simply turning the Cap element opposite the base element, so that on further Individual parts, especially spring means, can be omitted. This allows easy and wear-free handling of the device according to the invention.

    Dabei ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Endbereiche eines oder mehrerer Schnürsenkel durch ein Verdrehen des Kappenelements gegenüber dem Basiselement und/oder durch ein Verdrehen des Basiselements gegenüber dem Kappenelement auf die Nabe sich überkreuzend aufwickelbar sind.It is advantageous if the end regions of one or several laces by twisting the cap element compared to the base element and / or by rotating the Base element opposite the cap element on the hub itself can be wound up crosswise.

    Es ist bevorzugt, wenn jeweils zwei Öffnungen im ersten Flächengebilde des Basiselements und im zweiten Flächengebilde des Kappenelements vorgesehen sind, wobei sich zwei Öffnungen in dem ersten Flächengebilde des Basiselements und im Kappenelement in Bezug auf die Nabe bevorzugt diametral und mit gleichem Abstand von der Nabe gegenüberliegen.It is preferred if there are two openings in the first Sheets of the base element and in the second sheet of the cap element are provided, with two openings in the first sheet of the base element and in Cap element with respect to the hub preferably diametrically and with face the same distance from the hub.

    Dabei ist es besonders bevorzugt, wenn die Öffnungen einen möglichst großen Abstand von der Nabe aufweisen und somit bevorzugt am äußeren Ende des ersten und zweiten Flächengebildes angeordnet sind.It is particularly preferred if the openings one have the greatest possible distance from the hub and thus preferably at the outer end of the first and second The fabric is arranged.

    In einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung weist das erste Flächengebilde des Basiselements und/oder das zweite Flächengebilde des Kappenelements einen Randbereich so auf, daß sich das erste und das zweite Flächengebilde berühren und eine geschlossene Einheit aus Kappenelement und Basiselement vorliegt. Dadurch werden die Endbereiche der Schnürsenkel vor Verschmutzung und Einwirkungen von außen geschützt, wodurch eine größere Sicherheit bei der Anwendung (z.B. Laufen durch Gestrüpp oder Unterholz) der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung entsteht.In a preferred development of the invention The device has the first flat structure of the base element and / or the second flat structure of the cap element Edge area so that the first and the second Touch fabrics and form a closed unit Cap element and base element is present. This will make the End areas of the laces from dirt and impacts protected from the outside, which provides greater security in the Application (e.g. walking through scrub or undergrowth) The device according to the invention is produced.

    Weiterhin ist es bevorzugt, wenn das erste Flächengebilde des Basiselements mit einem wulstförmige, elastische Rand versehen ist. Der wulstförmige, elastische Rand ermöglicht eine gute Anpassung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung an das Schuhwerk des Trägers, was angenehme Trageigenschaften zur Folge hat. Außerdem kann der wulstförmige, elastische Rand so ausgebildet sein, daß er mit dem Rand des Kappenelements zusammenwirkt, so daß ein dichter Abschluß der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung vorliegt.It is further preferred if the first flat structure of the Basic element with a bead-shaped, elastic edge is provided. The bead-shaped, elastic edge allows a good adaptation of the device according to the invention to the The wearer's footwear, which makes them comfortable to wear Consequence. In addition, the bead-shaped, elastic edge can be so be designed so that it with the edge of the cap member cooperates so that a tight closure of the device according to the invention is present.

    Es ist besonders bevorzugt, wenn das zweite Flächengebilde des Kappenelements an der Nabe ablösbar befestigt ist. In einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung weist die Nabe eine Bohrung auf und das zweite Flächengebilde des Kappenelements ist mittels eines stiftförmigen Befestigungsmittels, welches in die Bohrung in der Nabe einsetzbar ist, mit dem Basiselement drehbar verbunden.It is particularly preferred if the second fabric of the Cap element is removably attached to the hub. In a preferred development of the device according to the invention the hub has a bore and the second sheet the cap element is by means of a pin Fastener, which is in the hole in the hub is used, rotatably connected to the base element.

    Es ist besonders bevorzugt, wenn die Nabe eine Umfangsnut zur Aufnahme von Schnürsenkelwindungen aufweist. Bei den ersten Drehungen des Kappenelements gegenüber dem Basiselement verklemmen sich einige Bereiche der beiden Schnürbänder in der Umfangsnut und werden durch das weitere Auf- bzw. Umwinkeln mit den restlichen Schnürsenkelenden gesichert. Somit entsteht eine besonders sichere Arretierung der Schnürsenkel. Wenn die Umfangsnut mit einer Zahnung versehen ist und/oder die Umfangsnut einen V-förmigen, sich zum Inneren der Nabe verjüngenden Querschnitt aufweist, wird dieser Effekt noch zusätzlich verstärkt.It is particularly preferred if the hub has a circumferential groove Includes shoelace turns. At the first Rotations of the cap member relative to the base member jam some areas of the two laces in the Circumferential groove and are with the further up or angling secured the remaining ends of the shoelaces. This creates a particularly secure locking of the laces. If the Circumferential groove is provided with a toothing and / or Circumferential groove a V-shaped, facing the inside of the hub has a tapering cross-section, this effect is still additionally reinforced.

    Zur einfacheren Handhabung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung weist das Kappenelement auf seiner Oberseite bevorzugt ein Profil auf, um das Verdrehen des Kappenelements zu erleichtern. Ebenso ist es nützlich, wenn das Kappenelement und das Basiselement Markierungen zur Erleichterung des Hindurchführen der Endbereiche zumindest eines Schnürsenkels durch die Paare von zusammenwirkenden Öffnungen des Basiselements und des Kappenelements aufweisen. For easier handling of the device according to the invention preferably has the cap element on its top Profile to facilitate twisting the cap element. It is also useful if the cap element and the Base element markings to facilitate passage the end portions of at least one shoelace through the pairs of cooperating openings of the base element and the Have cap element.

    Die beiliegenden Zeichnungen und die folgende Beschreibung dienen der weiteren Erläuterung der Erfindung. Es zeigen:

    Fig.1
    eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung sowie eine der möglichen Anordnungen der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung an einem hochschaftigen Schuh;
    Fig.2
    einen Schnitt längs der Linie II-II von Fig.1 durch die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung von Fig.1; und
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    einen Schnitt durch die einzelnen Bestandteile der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.
    The accompanying drawings and the following description serve to further explain the invention. Show it:
    Fig. 1
    a device according to the invention and one of the possible arrangements of the device according to the invention on a high-shaft shoe;
    Fig. 2
    a section along the line II-II of Figure 1 through the inventive device of Figure 1; and
    Fig. 3
    a section through the individual components of the device according to the invention.

    Fig.1 zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 und deren mögliche Anordnung an einem hochschaftigen Schuh 2. Der hochschaftige Schuh 2 wird mittels des Schnürsenkels 3 am Fuß bzw. Bein des Trägers befestigt. Zur Arretierung der Schnürsenkelenden 4 ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 vorgesehen. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 umfaßt das Kappenelement 5 und das Basiselement 6. Das Basiselement 6 besitzt ein erstes Flächengebilde 12 mit einer von dem ersten Flächengebilde vorstehenden Nabe 13 und mindestens zwei von der Nabe beabstandeten Öffnungen 17 in dem ersten Flächengebilde (Fig. 2 und 3). Das Kappenelement 5 besitzt ein zweites Flächengebilde 7, das an der Nabe (Fig. 2 und 3) des Basiselements 6 drehbar mit dem Basiselement 6 verbunden ist und dem ersten Flächengebilde 12 des Basiselements 6 gegenüberliegt, wobei mindestens zwei beabstandete Öffnungen 11 in dem zweiten Flächengebilde 7 so vorgesehen sind, daß bei mindestens einer Position des Kappenelements 5 gegenüber dem Basiselement 6 zwei Öffnungen im ersten Flächengebilde des Basiselements (Fig. 2 und 3) mit zwei Öffnungen 11 im zweiten Flächengebilde 7 des Kappenelements 5 fluchten. Zur Verbesserung der Trageeigenschaften der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 1 ist am Basiselement 6 ein wulstförmiger Rand 8 angebracht. Weiterhin weist das zweite Flächengebilde 7 des Kappenelements 5 einen Rand 9 auf, der auf seiner Oberseite mit einem Profil 10 versehen ist. Dies erleichtert ein Verdrehen des Kappenelements 5 gegenüber dem Basiselement 6.1 shows a device 1 according to the invention and its possible arrangement on a high-shaft shoe 2. The high shaft shoe 2 is by means of the laces 3 on the foot or leg of the wearer attached. To lock the The shoelace ends 4 are the device 1 according to the invention intended. The device 1 according to the invention includes this Cap member 5 and base member 6. base member 6 has a first sheet 12 with one of the first Fabric protruding hub 13 and at least two of the Hub spaced openings 17 in the first sheet (Fig. 2 and 3). The cap element 5 has a second one Fabric 7 on the hub (Fig. 2 and 3) of the Base element 6 is rotatably connected to the base element 6 and the first sheet 12 of the base element 6 opposite, with at least two spaced openings 11th are provided in the second sheet 7 so that at at least one position of the cap element 5 relative to the Base element 6 two openings in the first fabric of the Base element (Fig. 2 and 3) with two openings 11 in the second Sheet 7 of cap element 5 are aligned. For Improvement of the wearing properties of the invention Device 1 on the base element 6 is a bead-shaped edge 8 appropriate. Furthermore, the second sheet 7 has the Cap element 5 has an edge 9 with on its top a profile 10 is provided. This makes twisting easier of the cap element 5 relative to the base element 6.

    Bei der Anwendung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 1 sind lediglich zwei Öffnungen 11 im zweiten Flächengebilde 7 des Kappenelements 5 mit zwei Öffnungen im ersten Flächengebilde des Basiselements (Fig. 2 und 3) in Übereinstimmung zu bringen. Dazu dienen die Markierung 21 auf dem Kappenelement 5 und die Markierung 22 auf dem Rand 8 des Basiselements 6. Stimmen die beiden Markierungen überein, so kann jeweils ein Schnürsenkelende 4 durch jeweils ein Paar gegenüberliegender, fluchtender Öffnungen 11, 17 geführt werden. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 wird dann entlang der beiden Schnürsenkelenden 4 gegen den Schuh 2 gedrückt. Durch einfache Drehung des Kappenelements 5 gegenüber dem Basiselement 6 werden die Endbereiche 4 eines Schnürsenkels 3 um die Nabe (Fig. 2 und 3) des Basiselements 6 aufgewickelt. Dabei werden die durch gegenüberliegende, fluchtende Öffnungen geführten Endbereiche 4 des Schnürsenkels 3 in die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 gezogen. Die dann noch aus den Öffnungen 11 des Kappenelement 5 vorstehenden, kurzen Reste der Schnürsenkelenden 4 können verknotet oder mit Universalspitzen versehen werden.When using the device 1 according to the invention only two openings 11 in the second sheet 7 of the Cap element 5 with two openings in the first sheet of the base element (Fig. 2 and 3) to match. For this purpose, the marking 21 on the cap element 5 and the Mark 22 on the edge 8 of the base element 6. Agree both markings match, one can Laces end 4 by a pair of opposite, aligned openings 11, 17 are performed. The Device 1 according to the invention is then along the two Shoelace ends 4 pressed against the shoe 2. By simple Rotation of the cap element 5 relative to the base element 6 the end regions 4 of a shoelace 3 around the hub (Fig. 2 and 3) of the base member 6 wound. In doing so those that run through opposite, aligned openings End regions 4 of the shoelace 3 in the invention Device 1 pulled. Then from the openings 11 of the Cap element 5 protruding, short remnants of the Shoelace ends 4 can be knotted or with universal tips be provided.

    Fig. 2 zeigt einen Schnitt längs der Linie II-II von Fig.1 durch die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung von Fig.1. Wie bereits in Zusammenhang mit Fig.1 dargestellt, umfaßt die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 das Kappenelement 5 und das Basiselement 6. Das Basiselement 6 besitzt das erste Flächengebilde 12 mit einer von dem ersten Flächengebilde 12 vorstehenden Nabe 13. Die Nabe 13 weist eine Umfangsnut 14 mit einer Zahnung 15 auf. Das erste Flächengebilde besitzt weiterhin zwei von der Nabe 13 beabstandete Öffnungen 17. Das Kappenelement 5 besitzt ein zweites Flächengebilde 7, das über die Nabe 13 des Basiselements 6 drehbar mit dem Basiselement 6 verbunden ist und dem ersten Flächengebilde 12 des Basiselements 6 gegenüberliegt, wobei mindestens zwei beabstandete Öffnungen 11 in dem zweiten Flächengebilde 7 so vorgesehen sind, daß bei mindestens einer Position des Kappenelements 5 gegenüber dem Basiselement 6 zwei Öffnungen im ersten Flächengebilde 12 des Basiselements 6 mit zwei Öffnungen 11 im zweiten Flächengebilde 7 des Kappenelements 5 fluchten.Fig. 2 shows a section along the line II-II of Fig.1 by the device according to the invention from Fig.1. As before shown in connection with Fig.1, comprises device 1, the cap element 5 and the Base element 6. The base element 6 has the first Sheet 12 with one of the first sheet 12 projecting hub 13. The hub 13 has a circumferential groove 14 a set of 15 teeth. The first fabric has furthermore two openings 17 spaced from the hub 13 Cap element 5 has a second sheet 7, which the hub 13 of the base element 6 rotatable with the base element 6 is connected and the first sheet 12 of the Base element 6 lies opposite, at least two spaced openings 11 in the second sheet 7 so are provided that at least one position of the Cap element 5 relative to the base element 6 two openings in the first sheet 12 of the base element 6 with two openings 11 in the second fabric 7 of the cap element 5 are aligned.

    Wurden die Endbereiche 4 des Schnürsenkels 3 durch fluchtende Öffnungspaare 11, 17 geführt und das Kappenelement 5 gegen das Basiselement um 180° verdreht, so ergibt sich die in Fig.2 dargestellte Situation. Bei den ersten Drehungen des Kappenelements 5 gegenüber dem Basiselement 6 überkreuzen und verklemmen sich einige Bereiche der beiden Endbereiche 4 des Schnürsenkels 3 in der Umfangsnut 14 und werden durch das weitere Auf- bzw. Umwickeln mit den restlichen Schnürsenkelenden 4 gesichert. Somit entsteht eine besonders sichere Arretierung der Schnürsenkel 3. Da die Umfangsnut 14 mit einer Zahnung 15 versehen ist und einen V-förmigen, sich zum Inneren der Nabe verjüngenden Querschnitt aufweist, wird dieser Effekt noch zusätzlich verstärkt.The end regions 4 of the laces 3 were aligned Opened pairs 11, 17 and the cap element 5 against the base element rotated by 180 °, the result is in Fig.2 presented situation. At the first turns of the Cross over the cap element 5 relative to the base element 6 and jam some areas of the two end areas 4 of the Laces 3 in the circumferential groove 14 and are by the further winding or wrapping with the rest Shoelace ends 4 secured. This creates a special one secure locking of the shoelaces 3. Since the circumferential groove 14 is provided with a toothing 15 and a V-shaped, itself has a tapering cross section to the inside of the hub this effect is further enhanced.

    Weiterhin ist der wulstförmige, elastische Rand 8 so ausgebildet, daß er mit dem Rand 9 des Kappenelements 5 zusammenwirkt, so daß ein dichter Abschluß der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 1 vorliegt. Der wulstförmige, elastische Rand 8 kann mittels eines Klebers am ersten Flächengebilde 12 des Basiselements befestigt sein. Der Randbereich 9 des Kappenelements 5 ist so ausgebildet, daß er das erste Flächengebilde 12 des Basiselements 6 berührt, so daß eine geschlossene Einheit aus dem Kappenelement 5 und dem Basiselement 6 vorliegt. Dadurch werden die Endbereiche 4 der Schnürsenkel 3 vor Verschmutzung und Einwirkungen von außen geschützt, wodurch eine größere Sicherheit bei der Anwendung (z.B. Laufen durch Gestrüpp oder Unterholz) der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 1 entsteht.Furthermore, the bead-shaped, elastic edge 8 is like this trained that he with the edge 9 of the cap member 5th cooperates so that a tight closure of the Device 1 according to the invention is present. The bead-shaped, elastic edge 8 can by means of an adhesive on the first Surface structure 12 of the base element can be attached. Of the Edge region 9 of the cap element 5 is designed such that it touches the first sheet 12 of the base element 6, so that a closed unit from the cap element 5 and the Base element 6 is present. As a result, the end regions 4 of the Laces 3 against dirt and external influences protected, providing greater security in use (e.g. running through scrub or undergrowth) Device 1 according to the invention arises.

    Fig.3 zeigt einen Schnitt durch die einzelnen Bestandteile der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 1. Zur sicheren, aber lösbaren Befestigung des Kappenelements 5 an der Nabe 13 des Basiselements 6 weist das zweite Flächengebilde 7 des Kappenelements 5 einen Vorsprung 23 auf, der eine Bohrung 24 mit einer Windung 25 zur Aufnahme der Schraube 16 besitzt. Der Vorsprung 23 paßt in eine Aussparung 26 in der Nabe 13 des Basiselements 6. Die Nabe 13 enthält ebenfalls eine Bohrung 18, in die die Schraube 16 einsteckbar ist, so daß sie in die Windung 25 im Vorsprung 23 des Kappenelements 5 eindrehbar ist. Bei einer Verdrehung des Kappenelements 5 gegenüber dem Basiselement dreht sich die Schraube 16 in der Bohrung 18 der Nabe 13 mit dem Kappenelement 5.3 shows a section through the individual components of the Device according to the invention 1. For safe but detachable Attachment of the cap member 5 to the hub 13 of the Base element 6 has the second sheet 7 Cap element 5 has a projection 23 which has a bore 24 with a turn 25 for receiving the screw 16. Of the Projection 23 fits into a recess 26 in the hub 13 of the Base element 6. The hub 13 also contains a bore 18, in which the screw 16 can be inserted so that it is in the turn 25 can be screwed into the projection 23 of the cap element 5. At a rotation of the cap member 5 relative to the Base element rotates the screw 16 in the bore 18 of the Hub 13 with the cap element 5.

    Das Basiselement 6 weist am seinem äußeren Umfang eine Führung 27 auf, in der der Randbereich 9 des Kappenelements 5 geführt wird, so eine geschlossene Einheit aus Kappenelement 5 und Basiselement 6 vorliegt.The base element 6 has a guide on its outer circumference 27 in which the edge region 9 of the cap element 5 is guided is, so a closed unit from cap element 5 and Base element 6 is present.

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    1. Device (1) for securing end portions (4) of at least one shoe lace (3), wherein a base element (6) and two openings (17) therein are provided, as well as a cap element (5) including a second flat shaped body (7) substantially spaced apart from and opposite the base element (6), and at least two openings (11) in said second flat shaped body (7), said cap element (5) and said base element (6) being connected with each other such that said cap element (5) and said base element (6) are rotatable relative to each other, and in at least one position of the cap element (5) relative to the base element (6) two openings (17) of the base element (6) cooperate with two further openings (11) of the cap element (5) such that an end portion (4) of a shoe lace (3) can be passed through a pair of cooperating openings (11, 17) and another end portion (4) of the same (3) or another shoe lace can be passed through another pair of cooperating openings (11, 17),
      characterized in that
      the base element (6) includes a first flat shaped body (12) and a hub (13) projecting from said first flat shaped body (12), and at least two openings (17) in said first flat shaped body (12) which are spaced from the hub (13); and the second flat shaped body (7) is substantially spaced apart from and opposite the first flat shaped body (12) of the base element (6); and the end portions (4) can be wound on the hub (13) upon rotation of the cap element (5) relative to the base element (6) and/or rotation of the base element (6) relative to the cap element (5).
    2. Device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the end portions (4) can be wound on the hub (13), crossing each other, upon rotation of the cap element (5) relative to the base element (6) and/or rotation of the base element (6) relative to the cap element (5).
    3. Device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that two openings (11, 17) are provided in the first flat shaped body (12) of the base element (6) as well as in the second flat shaped body (7) of the cap element (5).
    4. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two openings (11, 17) in the first flat shaped body (12) of the base element (6) and in the second flat shaped body (7) of the cap element (5) are arranged diametrically opposite each other relative to the hub (13) and at an equal distance from the hub (13).
    5. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the openings (11, 17) are arranged at the outer ends of the first (12) and second (7) flat shaped bodies.
    6. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first flat shaped body (12) of the base element (6) and/or the second flat shaped body (7) of the cap element (5) comprises an edge portion (9) such that the first (12) and the second (7) flat shaped bodies are in contact with each other and a compact unit consisting of cap element (5) and base element (6) is provided.
    7. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first flat shaped body (12) of the base element (6) is provided with a bead-shaped elastic edge (8).
    8. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second flat shaped body (7) of the cap element (5) is detachably mounted on the hub (13).
    9. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hub (13) includes a borehole (18), and the second flat shaped body (7) of the cap element (5) is rotatably connected to the base element (6) by a pin-shaped fixing means (16) insertable into the borehole (18) in the hub (13).
    10. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hub (13) comprises a circumferential groove (14) for receiving windings of the shoe lace.
    11. Device (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the circumferential groove (14) is provided with a toothing (15).
    12. Device (1) according to any one of claims 10 or 11, characterized in that the circumferential groove (14) has a V-shaped cross-section tapered towards the interior of the hub (13).
    13. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cap element (5) has on its surface a profile (10) to facilitate rotation of the cap element (5).
    14. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cap element (5) and the base element (6) comprise marks (21, 22) to facilitate passing of the end portions (4) of at least one shoe lace (3) through the pairs of cooperating openings (11, 17) of the base element (6) and the cap element (5).
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